Member Spotlights

  • Stacey-Young

    Stacey Young

    Leader

    How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills?
    Ever since my first year, I have observed and learned what it meant to be a strong, yet kind leader. I have learned how to advocate not just for myself, but for others as well- using that voice to uplift, protect, and push … read more

  • Sophia-Acosta

    Sophia M. Acosta Avilés

    Leader

    How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills?
    ASDA has been instrumental in shaping my leadership skills, both as a pre-dental student and now as a first-year dental student leading my chapter through its formative years. During my pre-dental years, ASDA provided me … read more

  • Jared-Jacobson

    Jared Jacobson

    Leader

    How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills?
    ASDA has helped me to build my leadership skills in many ways. I have been able to improve my communication skills by being in constant contact with students from my school, other schools in the district, and administration. … read more

  • Anna-Walker

    Anna Walker

    Leader

    How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills?
    ASDA has helped me build my leadership skills in numerous ways. As the oldest child of five girls, I think I was born a natural leader. It wasn’t until I joined ASDA that I had the opportunity to enhance my leadership skills. … read more

  • Brooke-Cary

    Brooke Cary

    Leader

    How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills?
    Holding the position of President for my local ASDA chapter has significantly helped me develop my leadership skills in trust-building and delegation. In previous leadership roles, I used to think that “if I want something … read more

  • Michael-Austin

    Michael Austin

    Leader

    How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills?
    Being such a large and structured organization, you’re never without support in any leadership position. As President of the Texas A&M chapter, there have been many situations where I was unsure about what to do or how … read more

  • Natalie-Deal

    Natalie Deal

    Leader

    Why do you want to be a dentist?
    I am committed to growing as both a leader and a student in the field of dentistry so that I can effectively educate my patients about the crucial link between oral and systemic health. I believe it is essential to focus on preventive care rather … read more

  • Pooja-Shah

    Pooja Shah

    Leader

    How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills?
    Serving as the ASDA president at UTHSC has significantly enhanced my leadership skills by providing hands-on experience in team management, event coordination, and advocacy. Leading our chapter has strengthened my ability … read more

  • Amanda-Saiz

    Amanda Saiz

    First Impression - Predental

    Why do you want to be a dentist?
    Dentistry is a profession that combines my passions for art, medicine, and communication. Becoming a dentist would allow me to become a life-long learner in a profession that I feel truly encapsulates my interests.

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  • Kolby-Emett

    Kolby Emett

    Leader

    How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills?
    Since joining ASDA and getting involved in leadership, I’ve represented UNLV at conferences where I’ve met other students and dentists who have inspired and motivated me. Working to share this motivation with students at … read more

  • alexon-tiem

    Alexon Tiem

    Leader

    How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills?
    Being the inaugural class for a new dental school comes with a unique set of challenges, and in addition, helping start a brand new ASDA chapter adds even more complexity. I have found that it is absolutely vital to be able … read more

  • Isabelle-Tseng

    Isabelle Tseng

    Leader

    How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills?
    Being in ASDA has been an eye-opening experience, showing me the success, challenges, and responsibilities that come to being a leader. I learned how to step out of my comfort zone as well as how much I can handle as an individual. … read more

  • Lauren-McRae

    Lauren McRae

    First Impression - Predental

    Why do you want to be a dentist?
    I’ve always known that I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field since I was in middle school, but it wasn’t until the end of high school that I knew I wanted to be a dentist. Witnessing the transformative impact that dentistry has on … read more

  • Joanna-Haddad

    Joanna Haddad

    Leader

    How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills?
    As the current president of ASDA at Penn for the academic year 2023-24, I have had the invaluable opportunity to enhance my leadership skills through active involvement in the organization. Leading a chapter involves collaborating … read more

  • Mollie-Falchook

    Mollie Falchook

    Leader

    How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills?
    Over the past year, my involvement in ASDA, particularly in my role as Michigan’s Chapter President, has been instrumental in honing and expanding my leadership skills. This position has provided me with a platform to focus … read more

  • kristin-woo

    Kristin Woo

    Leader

    How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills?
    Within the numerous leadership roles I have taken on since high school, ASDA has been the largest and most demanding. However, I have grown an unbelievable amount and I would not trade my experience for the world. I have … read more

  • Sam-de-Armas

    Sam R. de Armas

    First Impression - Predental

    Why do you want to be a dentist?
    I want to be a dentist because it offers a unique blend of personal connection, technical mastery, and intrapersonal connection. My personal experiences with dentists, especially oral and maxillofacial surgeons, have shown me the profound impact … read more

  • Coppinger-Carter

    Carter Coppinger

    Leader

    How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills?
    ASDA has helped enhance my leadership skills, such as communication, teamwork, time management, and decision-making. Not only that, but being a chapter leader has also offered practical experience in organizational management, … read more

  • Nick-Peterson-2023

    Nick Peterson

    Leader

    How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills?
    The opportunity to serve as the ASDA president in Nebraska has helped me build so many amazing leadership skills but the one that sticks out to me is advocacy. Being able to attend Lobby Day and NLC has shown me the power … read more

  • Nhukha-Nguyen

    Nhukha Nguyen

    Leader

    How has ASDA helped you build your leadership skills?
    The opportunity to serve as the ASDA president has strengthened my abilities to become an advocate for my community and voice for my classmates. At the start of the 2023 ASDA Lobby Day, I was eager to learn … read more