Becca and Ryan are Kansas City-based dentists, parents, and passionate advocates for creating inclusive, compassionate care for children and families. They live in Kansas City with their two young children, Francie (4) and Fitz (2), who keep life joyful, busy, and full of perspective.

Ryan, a Kansas City native, grew up in Leawood and attended Rockhurst High School before continuing his education at the University of Missouri. He now practices general dentistry in Blue Springs, Missouri, where he focuses on providing thoughtful, patient-centered care to his community.

Becca grew up in St. Louis but has deep roots in Kansas, where her family is from Western Kansas and continues to operate a family farm. A lifelong KU fan in the heart of Mizzou territory, she attended Westmint College in Santa Barbara, California before earning her dental degree at UMKC. She went on to complete a two-year pediatric dental residency at USC, where she received advanced training in areas including hospital dentistry and care for patients with special healthcare needs. Today, she is the co-founder of Honey Bee Pediatric Dental Co., with locations in Lawrence, Lenexa, and Prairie Village.

Becca and Ryan met in dental school at UMKC, where they were lab partners—a pairing that quickly turned into something more. They have been inseparable ever since, building both a life and a shared commitment to improving patient care.

Their involvement with Camp Encourage began after attending the organization’s S’mores and Pours event, where they were deeply moved by the stories, families, and sense of community. That experience sparked a meaningful partnership rooted in a shared mission. Shortly after attending, Becca joined the Camp Encourage Board of Directors.

Becca is especially passionate about creating an inclusive, supportive environment for children with special healthcare needs, including those on the autism spectrum. At Honey Bee Pediatric Dental Co., her team is dedicated to ensuring every child feels safe, understood, and comfortable—whether in the office or in a hospital setting. Through privileges at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and Overland Park Regional Hospital, they are able to extend that care to patients who need additional support.

Through their partnership with Camp Encourage, Becca and Ryan have been able to further strengthen this mission. Camp staff have worked directly with their team, providing hands-on training and guidance to better serve patients on the spectrum. In turn, Becca and Ryan have been proud to connect families from their practice to Camp Encourage, helping expand a community built on inclusion, understanding, and support.

Together, they are committed to making a meaningful impact—both in their practices and beyond—by creating spaces where every child and family feels seen, supported, and empowered.