About Us
Dr. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, is the visionary behind Rare Bird Speakers, a premier dental speaker management agency that represents the industry's most distinguished dental educators while providing expert training and educational design support for emerging voices in dentistry.
Before taking the helm at her dental speaker management company, Dr. Tanner built a reputation as a leading expert in dental leadership, consulting for dental practices, DSOs, and industry organizations to enhance team performance and professional development. Her academic contributions include teaching positions in esteemed Universities and dental hygiene programs and authoring publications on dental practice management and teledentistry innovation. Combining her PhD in business and leadership with extensive dental industry expertise, Dr. Tanner transforms dental professionals into influential educators who shape the future of dental continuing education.
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Owner, Educator, and Education Consultant
Lisa Jerebko
Professional Relations and Event Manager
Lisa Jerebko is the Professional Relations and Event Manager at Rare Bird Speakers, where she connects speakers, sponsors, and meeting planners to ensure smooth, successful programs. She draws on 13 years as Meeting Coordinator for the Buffalo Niagara Dental Meeting and her experience at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York to bring expertise in logistics, negotiation, and relationship building.
Lisa supports Rare Bird’s mission with professionalism, high-touch service, and attention to detail, while leveraging her strong industry relationships and connections.
