Meet the Team ‘25-‘26

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Michelle Chen Co President // Microbial Biology // 4th year

Hi everyone! I’m Michelle, one of the Presidents of the club. I’m from South Bay, and aside from going home to spend time with my dogs, I love trying new restaurants and going on walks!

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Preksha Mittal Co President // Bioengineering // 4th year //

Hi! My name is Preksha (Pray-ksha) and I'm from a suburb of Seattle known as Sammamish, WA. I love traveling, dancing, music, baking/cooking, photography, and learning new languages. On campus, I'm involved in research and a few other clubs. If you happen to play any instruments, need restaurant recommendations (or have some for me!), are looking for help with homework/studying for midterms, or have any questions about DAT/research/clubs/shadowing, please don't hesitate to reach out! :) Super excited to meet everyone this year!

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Omega Flores External Affairs // Integrative Bio // 2nd year

Hi! My name is Omega and I'm from Camarillo, CA. I love antiquing, trying new restaurants, and watching true crime! I'm passionate about learning all the ways that I can serve the community through dentistry! Additionally, I love that there are so many career pathways within dentistry; I've currently been looking into forensic odontology. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions :)

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Aaron Keum External Affairs // Integrative Biology // 2nd year

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. In my free time, I enjoy going to the gym, hiking, and watching movies. Feel free to reach out!

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Kevin Minter Internal Affairs // Molecular Environmental Biology // 3rd year

Hi everyone! I’m so excited to be serving as one of your Co-Internal Affairs Officers this semester! I love going to the beach, studying at cafés, and spending time with friends. If you have any questions about the pre-dental track or ideas for events and socials, feel free to reach out!

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Zach Muraoka Internal Affairs // Nutrition and Metabolic Biology // 2nd year

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, cooking new things, and exploring new matcha spots. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

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Claire Markowitz Community Service // Molecular and cell biology // 4th year

Hi! My name is Claire Markowitz, and I am from Marin County, California. I love to go swimming, going on adventures, and spending time outside with my friends and family. I’m very passionate about making dentistry accessible to everyone and giving back to communities. Please reach out if you have any questions. I’m so excited to meet everyone this year!

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Shekhar Maharaj Community Service // Psychology // 4th year

Hi everyone! My name is Shekhar Maharaj, and I’m a senior majoring in Psychology from Riverside, CA. I’ve really enjoyed exploring how people think and behave, which connects closely to my goal of pursuing dentistry, since understanding patients is such a key part of creating a positive healthcare experience. Alongside my academics, I serve as one of the three Community Service Officers, which has been a great way to give back and stay involved. In my free time, I love watching and playing soccer, listening to music, and hanging out with friends. I’m excited to meet new people this year, so feel free to reach out anytime!

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Riya Arora DEOP // Molecular and Cellular Biology // 4th year //

I'm Riya Arora, from Chandigarh, India. I love dancing, listening to music, and going on drives with my friends as well as family. I'm really passionate about dentistry, especially in promoting oral health awareness among children. As the DEOP officer, my primary focus is on developing interactive educational materials and community initiatives aimed at motivating young individuals and enhancing general dental care methods.

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Jamie Cho DEOP // Molecular and Cellular Biology // 3rd year

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, and working on creative projects. Feel free to reach out!

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Mohammad Mahdi Torabi Website Administrator // Integrative Biology // 4th year

Hello! My name is Mohammad, and I’m currently a fourth-year Molecular Integrative Biology student. This year, I’m excited to serve as the website administrator. I enjoy staying active by working out at the gym and swimming. I’m also deeply passionate about advancing the dental field by researching. I Look forward to connecting with you!

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Jennifer Boulad Secretary // Molecular and Cell Biology // 4th year

Hi! My name is Jennifer, and I am from Los Angeles, CA. I have been an aspiring first generation pre-dental student since elementary school, and am very passionate about preventative healthcare in dentistry. I look forward to using my platform as a dentist to educate and serve underrepresented communities. Outside of academics, I love to swim, cook, and do adventurous activities. My next bucket list item is sky diving! Feel free to reach out!

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Angela Jo Secretary // Molecular and Cell Biology // 3rd year

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 nearby 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 about any of these topics or to chat about anything else, anytime! I'm so excited to meet everyone and hear about all the great things you are up to and want to pursue!

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Nysa Sarkari Community Service // Molecular and Cell Biology // 3rd year

Hi everyone! I’m Nysa and I’m a second year majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology. My fascinations with dentistry originate in surgery and equity — I aspire to become a specialized dentist, traveling across the globe to deliver safe and affordable surgeries to people who don’t have access to them. I am from Sacramento and love to do pilates, sing, watch scary movies, and cook! Excited to meet you!

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Brooke Magana Public Relations // Molecular Environmental Biology // 4th year

Hi! My name is Brooke, and I am from Corona, CA. I love sports, cooking, and traveling. I currently play on the Cal Club Softball team. I am interested in the sustainability aspects of dentistry and hope to one day promote more eco-friendly practices. I will be applying to dental school next cycle. Feel free to reach out if you have any question,s and I am excited for this school year!

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Ruby Sanchez Public Relations // Industrial Engineering // 2nd year

Hi! My name is Ruby, and I’m from the East LA/SGV area. Some of my favorite hobbies include cooking, powerlifting, flower shopping, and spending time with my best friend’s cats. I am 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! :)

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Natalie Budiman Finance Officer // Molecular and Cell Biology // 2nd year

Hi everyone! My name is Natalie, from Dublin, CA. I'm passionate about accessible and preventative dentistry, community outreach, and advancing oral health on a global scale. Ask me about shadowing/assisting, research, and ways to get involved on campus. Outside of academics, I enjoy trying new restaurants and cafes, ice skating, and taking nature walks. Feel free to reach out!

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Jake Lee Finance Officer // Molecular Environmental Biology // 4th year

Hi, my name is Jake Lee, and I am from Torrance in Southern California. My hobbies are playing basketball with my friends and watching movies. I am passionate about dentistry and serving my community.