Meet the Team ‘26-‘27

Hi everyone! My name is Kevin Minter, and I’m excited to be serving as one of your Co-Presidents for PDS during the 2026–2027 school year. I’m a fourth-year pre-dental student from Temecula, California. Throughout my time at Berkeley, I’ve taken the DAT, shadowed several dentists, and gained research experience. I’m looking forward to sharing what I’ve learned and being a resource and mentor to anyone navigating the pre-dental journey. Please don’t hesitate to reach out via email with any questions, or feel free to stop by and chat after a meeting. I’m always happy to help!

Hi everyone! My name is Jamie, and I'm from Fullerton, CA. I'm passionate about making dentistry more accessible through education and community service. I am excited to keep learning about pediatric dentistry and how I can use my future platform to serve others. Outside of academics, I love exploring new cafes, spending time outdoors, collecting trinkets, and working on creative projects. Feel free to reach out!

Hi! My name is Riley and I'm one of your Co-External Affairs officers. I'm currently a third year, studying Nutrition & Metabolic Biology from Walnut Creek, CA. In my free time, I like trying new food/drink spots, swimming, and doing any type of arts & crafts project! I’m especially drawn to dentistry because of how hands-on the field is. But, I also love that it combines healthcare with the opportunity to give people confidence and positively impact the way they see themselves. Feel free to reach out to me anytime if you have any questions or just want to talk!

Hi everyone, my name is Tristan, and I'm from Irvine, CA. I appreciate the sense of community that dentistry brings and the opportunity to develop my communication, hands-on, and technological skills. I enjoy swimming, exploring new dessert places, and cooking new recipes. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Hi everyone! My name is Natalie, from Dublin, CA. I am passionate about accessible and preventative dentistry, community outreach, and advancing oral health on a global scale. Outside of academics, I enjoy trying new restaurants and cafes, ice skating, and taking nature walks. Feel free to reach out!

Hey guys, my name is Aaron Keum, and I am from Chino Hills in Southern California. I enjoy the long-term relationships that dentistry provides, and I hope to give more accessible oral healthcare to more people through the creation of my own practice. In my free time, I enjoy going to the gym, hiking, and watching movies. Feel free to reach out regarding PDS, school, hobbies, or assisting/working at a dental office.

Hi, my name is Angela, and I'm from Los Angeles, California! I love going to the beach, crafting, yoga, hiking, music, and spending time with friends! When I'm at school, I also love going to the city and exploring coffee shops and study spots. I am particularly passionate about preventive oral healthcare as well as sustainability, and I hope to one day implement and promote these practices in the dental field! Feel free to reach out and chat about any of these topics or anything else, anytime! I'm so excited to hear about all the great things you are hoping to pursue!

Hi everyone! My name is Paria, and I'm a third-year majoring in Integrative Biology from Los Angeles, CA. As a Community Service Officer, my goal is to help our members give back to the surrounding community and gain valuable perspectives on oral healthcare access. My passion for dentistry comes from wanting to make a hands-on difference for people, especially when it comes to bringing back their confidence and creating close bonds with patients over time. Outside of academics, I love to explore new restaurants and cafes, work out, bake, and hang out with friends! Feel free to reach out!

Hi! My name is Omega Flores and I'm from Ventura County, CA. I'm passionate about community outreach and health advocacy, specifically understanding the barriers individuals face when accessing dental care. In my free time, I love to try new recipes, go on walks, and pick up new skills (must recently embroidery). Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just want to chat :)

Hey everyone! My name is Auday, but I go by my Arabic name Uday(Oo-day) and I am from the modest Bakersfield, CA. I am passionate about dentistry because I love to foster a sense of belonging amongst my community and I want to pursue eliminating healthcare disparities within dentistry. It is my mission to accommodate and serve my community through raising oral health awareness to educate the youth through DEOP! In my spare time, I love to play videogames, build Gunpla, listen to all sorts of music, explore new places with my Fujifilm camera, and synthesize new molecules in my research lab! Feel free to reach to me to chat about any questions about dentistry or life in general!

Hey guys! My name is Connie Chung and I’m from Hayward, California! I love to bake, cook, and play volleyball and I’m interested in providing adaptable, preventative and accessible dental care. Besides that I love to day trip and explore! A fun fact is I give great food recs, reach out!

Hi! My name is Nour, and I am from Orange County, CA! I have wanted to become a dentist since 1st grade, and that early interest has grown into a strong passion for dentistry and preventive oral healthcare. I hope to use my future career to educate patients, promote preventive care, and help improve access to oral healthcare in underserved communities. Outside of academics, I love traveling, practicing hot yoga, going to the beach, and trying new restaurants! Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Hi, my name is Zach and I'm from Walnut Creek, CA! I'm passionate about dentistry because it allows me to make an immediate impact on people's lives while also building lifelong relationships. Outside of school, I enjoy hiking, pickleball, cooking new things, and exploring matcha spots. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Hi guys! My name is Elysia, and I'm from Cypress, CA. I hope to make dental care more accessible and preventive by addressing the barriers that keep patients from getting care in the first place. Outside of academics, I love spending time with my friends and trying new things, whether that's checking out new foods and cafes or trying out skincare and makeup. I've also recently gotten into hiking and CorePower! Feel free to reach out, I'd love to get to know you!

Hi, my name is Grace, and I’m from the Bay Area! Some of my hobbies include hot yoga, designing my nails, traveling to new places, and going to concerts/raves with friends. I’m passionate about providing dental care to underserved communities, especially after traveling to Panama this past summer. A fun fact about me is that I spent the first 10 years of my life in Korea. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out! I love talking to new people and I’m excited to meet you all! :)

Hi! My name is Ruby, and I’m from the San Gabriel Valley (626) area. In my free time, I love lifting, attending concerts, and going to the beach. I’m passionate about dentistry because I see it as a window into someone’s life, reflecting their overall health, accessibility to care, and personal story. I’m excited to continue learning about the field and look forward to meeting you!

Hi! I’m Nysa and I’m from Sacramento, CA. I am interested in using my dental education to support underserved communities, as well as pursuing further education through a specialty. As a Senior Adviser and one of the longest-serving PDS Officers, I’m dedicated to helping our pre-dentals craft the strongest dental school applications. Sign up for a meeting with me in my Calendly: https://calendly.com/nysas/pds-chat-with-senior-adviser-nysa

Hi! My name is Eungyo Kim, and I hope to become a dentist because I’ve always enjoyed detail-oriented and hands-on work. I’m from the Los Angeles area and I grew up spending time between Korea and Japan! A fun fact about me is that I have worked for 2 esports teams (Cloud9 and G2). Outside of school, I love graphic design, gaming, CHIIKAWA, building PCs, and handy stuff like welding. I’m also an academic mentor, so I’m always happy to help with things like navigating Berkeley!