President
Erik Rivas Year: Senior Major: Public Health Hometown: Phoenix, AZ Why Dentistry?Since taking a medical science class in high school, I've been interested in the health field. Dentistry stood out of the rest of the health professions because it involved so many different aspects such as being able to understand the science behind procedures, while being artistic. Also after volunteering in several events, I realized how much dentistry can affect a person's life even if their condition is not life threatening. This made me realized that I had made the right decision in pursuing dentistry. Hobbies: Running and hiking |
Vice President
Daniel Bauer Year: Grad Student Major: Physiology, Environmental Science Hometown: Santa Rosa, California Why Dentistry: I want to pursue a career in dentistry because it encompasses everything that i love. This includes the practice of good manual dexterity, providing healthcare and getting the opportunity to get to know/ work with patients on a more personal level. Hobbies: In my spare time i love to play guitar and fish. Since fishing is a little sparse in southern Arizona, i spend some of my free time fly tying. For those who are not familiar with this, "flies" are essentially a type of bait that mimics the behavior and appearance of varying insects |
Treasurer
Chiu-Chiu (Jo Jo) Lin Year: Junior Major: Pre-Business and Pre-Dental, Studio Art minor Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan Why Dentistry: I went to the dentist when I was little, and I remembered the pain on every patient's face. However, they all walked out with a big smile. At that time, I wish I possess the same magic that may change people's lives Hobbies: Playing sports (basketball), 3D design, drawing, dancing |
Historian
Ricky Carrillo
Year: Sophomore
Major: Public Health
Hometown: Gilbert, AZ
Ricky Carrillo
Year: Sophomore
Major: Public Health
Hometown: Gilbert, AZ
Community Service Chair
Savanna Caballero Year: Senior Major: B.S. Care, Health & Society, minors in biology and spanish Hometown: Tucson, AZ Why Dentistry? I enjoy helping people and I like that dentistry produces instant results for patients Hobbies: Singing, swimming, shopping, dinner parties with friends and family, helping others, DDS club |
Public Relations
Cale Grenillo-Weaver Year: Senior Major: Physiology, Business Hometown: Denver, CO Why Dentistry: I've always imagined myself working in a challenging scientific profession. On top of the appeal of owning my own business, dentistry allows you to build a relationship with your patients and improve people's self image. |
Oral Education
Ali Shareef Year: Sophomore Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan Why dentistry? A family friend of mine was helping me decide on a career in High School. He suggested I volunteer with him at his dental clinic. I immediately loved working there and seeing all the procedures and even got to some hands on stuff! It was an awesome experience that made me want to pursue dentistry. |
Oral Education
Kelly Clifton Year: Junior Major: Public Health Home town: Tucson Why Dentistry: I like the idea of working with my hands and having a trade that can be done anywhere. Public Health is very important to me and I think dentistry is a wonderful way to serve others. When I'm not studying I like to be around family or on a trail! |