2015-2016 UCLA Alpha Omega Board Members:
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Co-President: Ashley Ingram Class of: 2017 Undergrad: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Major: Biology Areas of interest in dentistry: General Dentistry Favorite extracurricular activities: Hiking Personal responsibilities on board: Work with all board members to help create a strong Alpha Omega fraternity, and provide mentorship, networking, and educational opportunities to our members. |
Co-President: David Jourabchi
Class of: 2017 Undergrad: UCLA Major: Psychobiology Areas of interest in dentistry: I love it all Favorite extracurricular activities: swimming, camping, going to the beach Personal responsibilities on board: Collaborating with active members, board members and alumni to help enrich each members’ dental school experience |
Vice President: Elie Weiss
Class of: 2017 Undergrad: Ner Israel Rabbinical College Major: Talmudic Law Areas of interest in dentistry: Orthodontics Favorite extracurricular activities: Lecturing to Veterans Personal responsibilities on board: Work together with the presidents and other cabinet members on specific projects, decision making, and relating concerns. |
| Secretary: Sara Bahmanyar
Class of: 2018
Undergrad: Northwestern University
 Major: Biochemistry
Areas of interest in dentistry: Oral & maxillofacial surgery, implants
Favorite extracurricular activities: Biking, badminton, backgammon, learning to cook
Personal responsibilities on board: I keep things organized by taking minutes during cabinet meetings, creating a directory for members, and informing members of upcoming events via email.
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Treasurer: Jonathan Carin
Class of: 2018 Undergrad: Loyola Marymount University Major: Biology Areas of interest in dentistry: General and restorative dentistry Favorite extracurricular activities: Golf and cooking Personal responsibilities on board: To balance the budget and to work with the executive board to provide funding for all AO events.
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Social Chair: Valentina Babuchyan
Class of: 2018 Undergrad: UCLA Major: Physiological Science Areas of interest in dentistry: General Favorite extracurricular activities: Hiking, baking, reading, & watching documentary films Personal responsibilities on board: My responsibility is to organize enjoyable social events where everyone could have a memorable time. |
| Social Chair: Anthony Pham
Class of: 2018
 Undergrad: UCLA Major: Bioengineering Area of interest in dentistry:General Dentistry
Favorite extracurricular activities: Since dental school can be pretty stressful, I think it’s really important to take time to relax and have fun. Whenever I have time, my hobbies include: bowling, escape rooms, amusement parks, mini golf, board games, and playing volleyball.
Personal responsibilities on board: As the social chair, my job is to help foster AO camaraderie by planning awesome and fun social events. Hope to see you guys there!
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| 2nd Year Rep: Quynh Pham
Class of 2018
Undergrad: UCLA
 Major: Biochemistry
Area of interest in dentistry: General Dentistry
Favorite extracurricular activities: traveling, cooking, going to the beach and going to Disney parks.
Personal responsibilities on board: I am the liaison between my AO classmates and cabinet members, in which I make announcements, share information in regards to AO related events, and also assist other cabinet members in planning activities.
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| 4th Year Rep: Sara Ehsani
Class of: 2016 Areas of interest in dentistry: Pediatric Dentistry and OrthodonticsFavorite extracurricular activities: Hiking, swimming, dancing, watching movies, cooking, writing Personal responsibilities on board: Acting as a liaison between cabinet members and classmates– collect dues, make announcements and share information in regards to AO related events, and assist other cabinet members in planning activities. |
1st Year Mentorship Committee: Nathan Rabizadeh
Class of: 2018 Undergrad: UCLA Major: History Areas of interest in dentistry: Everything Favorite extracurricular activities: Basketball Personal responsibilities on board: Mentoring 1st year dental students and organizing tutorials/Q&A sessions to help them navigate through their first year. |
1st Year Mentorship Committee: Edwin Eshaghzadeh
Class of: 2018 Undergrad: UCLA Major: Psychobiology Areas of interest in dentistry: Oral Surgery Favorite extracurricular activities: Smiling, Running, Yoga, Catching a frisbee as I dive into a wave in the ocean, Finding the perfect balance of peanut butter and jelly Personal responsibilities on board: Mentoring first years, both individually and at large, through the challenges and obstacles of their first year at UCLA School of Dentistry. |
2nd Year Mentorship Committee: Krishna Desai
Class of: 2017 Undergrad: UC Berkeley Major: Integrative Biology Areas of interest in dentistry: General Dentistry; Pediatric Dentistry Favorite extracurricular activities: Some activities I enjoy include cooking, exploring the food scene, running outdoors, playing basketball, and spending time with family and friends! Personal responsibilities on board: I look forward to mentoring our 2nd year students through lab tutorials and informational sessions so they are equipped to excel during one of the toughest years of dental school. |
2nd Year Mentorship Committee: Rebecca Ortega
Class of: 2017
Undergrad: Duke University Major: Cell and Molecular Biology Areas of interest in dentistry: General Favorite extracurricular activities: Cooking, reading, and being with friends! Personal responsibilities on board: Create events like tutorials and Q&A sessions to help the second years navigate through and succeed in their second year of school! |
| Community Service: Chantal Hakim
Class of: 2018
 Undergrad: UCSB
Areas of interest in dentistry: Ortho, Peds, General
Favorite extracurricular activities: Hiking, Netflix, Hang with friends and family
Personal responsibilities on board: Provide our members with ample opportunities to get involved in the community and make a difference!
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Webmaster: Sean Sooferian
Class of: 2018 Undergrad: UCLA Major: Psychology Areas of interest in dentistry: Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry Favorite extracurricular activities: Anything tech-related, YouTube, basketball, watching movies, hiking, buying Nikes. Personal responsibilities on board: Created this website! Continue to update and maintain the website including the directory, photos, and calendar of events. |
| Fundraiser: Tiffany Lin
Class of: 2018
Undergrad: Washington University in St. Louis
 Major: BiologyAreas of interest: Undecided
Favorite extracurricular activities: Doing research.
Personal Responsibilities on board: Plan and organize various AO fundraisers in order to raise money to help pay for many of the wonderful and fun events AO has planned for their members throughout the year!
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| Lecture Series Coordinator: Danielle Akry
Class of 2017
 Undergrad: UC Berkeley
Areas of interest in dentistry: General Dentistry
Favorite extracurricular activities: Out door activities, reading, baking and traveling
Personal responsibilities on board: I am responsible for organizing seminars and meetings for AO members with faculty, post grad students and more.
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