Jessica Aranda, RDH, BSDH, MBA

Jessica Aranda, RDH, BSDH, MBA, was born in New Britain, Connecticut, and comes from a Polish-American background. She is fluent in the Polish language. Jessica is a dedicated wife and mother to two children—her 13-year-old son, T. Anthony, and her 11-year-old daughter, Mary Jane. Jessica began her dental career after earning her Dental Hygiene license from Mesa Community College in 2012. She later earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Northern Arizona University, which led her to begin teaching at Rio Salado College in 2017. Most recently, she joined the dental hygiene faculty at both Mesa Community College and Carrington College in 2025. In addition to her clinical and teaching experience, Jessica expanded her expertise in leadership and business by completing her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Grand Canyon University in March 2025. She is passionate about advancing dental education and is excited to continue contributing to the success of students and future professionals in the field.