Maxine Cordova is a public health dental hygienist and co-author of Smiles Por Vida. She has dedicated herself to advocating for the underrepresented communities in Houston and Corpus Christi by volunteering and coordinating oral health care events. She graduated with a Master of Science in dental hygiene from Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene. Currently, Maxine is a health science instructor in Houston. Maxine enjoys attending sporting events, traveling, and scrapbooking. She can be reached at maxinecordova2@gmail.com