Ilana is a pediatric dentist and has spent the last 8 years working with children in this capacity. Most recently, she was an associate at Kreiner Dental, a private practice in Paramus, NJ. Additionally, she is a board member of Teens For Food Justice, a non-profit dedicated to teaching children about food insecurity, community advocacy, and nutrition. She is also involved with BabyQuest, a non-profit that provides financial support to families having difficulty conceiving, and mentors individuals going through infertility through the organization Fruitful. She was an early supporter and advisor to Tournesol Kids, a non-profit focused on teaching caregivers and educators developmental strategies.

Ilana received her BA in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and both her DDS and Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. She is currently a candidate to obtain an MA in child and adolescent development from the University of Minnesota’s Institute of Child Development. Through recent children’s yoga and mindfulness trainings, Ilana enjoys exploring ways to best equip children with knowledge and skills to manage the challenges of everyday life.