Meet the Team ‘24-‘25

Vivian Chang Co- President // Molecular and Cell Biology CDP Track 2 // 4th year // vivianc2003@berkeley.edu 

Hi everyone! My name Vivian and I am from Sacramento, California. I have been a part of PDS since my freshman year and I am so excited to be one of the co-presidents for this club in the upcoming semesters. Some hobbies of mine include exploring new restaurants, baking, thrifting, and playing with my dog. I love T.V sitcoms and Asian cuisine!

Devin Lewis Co President

// Molecular Environmental Biology

// 4th year //

D.lew@berkeley.edu

Hey everyone! My name is Devin and I'm from Hacienda Heights, CA. I'm a fourth year at CAL and it's my third year in PDS. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, thrifting, and discovering new music. On top of this, I sincerely enjoy eating food, so if you have any restaurant suggestions please let me know. Regardless of where you're at in the pre-dental track, don't hesitate to ask a question if you have one. I look forward to seeing you all at meetings!

Sydney Geronimo External Affairs // Nutritional Sciences - Physiology & Metabolism // 4th year //

sygeronimo@berkeley.edu

Hi! I’m Sydney, and I’m from San Francisco. My hobbies include golfing, hanging out with friends, and taking photos (guilty of taking selfies). I’m passionate about pursuing a career in dentistry and being a certified Snackpasser!

Michelle Chen

External Affairs //

Microbial Biology // 3rd year //

mccchen@berkeley.edu

Hi everyone! I’m Michelle, one of the external chairs. 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!

Nysa Sarkari Internal Affairs //

Molecular and Cell Biology // 2nd year //

nysas@berkeley.edu

Hi everyone! I’m Nysa and I’m a second year majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology with a Global Poverty minor. My fascinations with dentistry originate in surgery and equity — I aspire to become an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon, traveling across the globe to deliver safe and affordable surgeries to people who don’t have access to them. Actually, I am the president of Operation Smile at Berkeley, an organization that specializes in the aforementioned. Many PDS officers are also part of the club, so reach out! We welcome everyone who wants to gain leadership experience in healthcare and service. Aside from academics, I am from Sacramento and love to make new friends, sing, watch horror movies, and cook! Excited to meet you!

Catherine Nguyen In

ternal Affairs // Molecular and Cell Biology // 4th year

// catherinenguyen3@berkeley.edu

Hi! My name is Catherine, and I'm from San Lorenzo, CA. I enjoy exploring new ways to make iced matcha lattes, designing new nail art, learning new languages, and indulging in retail therapy! I'm also passionate about giving back to my community. You can find me at my local organizations teaching ASL, tutoring in English and math, and coaching cheerleading. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions! :)

Aaron Trang Community Service //

Molecular Environmental Biology // 4th year // aarontt2003@berkeley.edu

Hometown: San Diego

Hobbies: surfing, snowboarding, sports, plants, video games, anime, manga Passion: plants/ bonsai

Diba Zare Nejad Community Service

// Molecular and cell biology - CDP 2 // 4th

year // dibazare2003@berkeley.edu

Hey guys! I'm Diba, a senior MCB major with roots in Tehran, Iran, and Vancouver, Canada. When I'm not cramming for exams, you'll catch me globetrotting, carving up ski slopes, or taste-testing lattes at every new café in town. My real passion is giving back to the community. I co-founded the Brighter Smiles Initiative and am interning at UCSF's Community Dental Clinic, both of which fueled my love for service. Currently navigating the dental school application maze, so if you're curious about the process or want to chat about MCB, hit me up!

Riya Arora DEOP // Molecular and Cellular Biology // 3rd year //

riya.arora2510@berkeley.edu

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.

Brooke Magana DEOP // Molecular Environmental Biology // 3rd year // brookemagana@berkeley.edu

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 questions and I am excited for this school year!

Faisal Habhab Website Administrator // Molecular and Cell Biology // 4th year // habhabf03@berkeley.edu

Hello! My name is Faisal Habhab, and I’m currently a fourth-year Molecular Cell and Biology student. This year, I’m excited to serve as the website administrator. Originally from Orange County, California, I enjoy staying active by working out at the gym and playing soccer. I’m also deeply passionate about excelling on the DAT, which I’m diligently preparing for. Looking forward to connecting with you!

Jennifer Boulad Secretary // Molecular and Cell Biology (Emphasis in Cell Biology, Development & Physiology) // 3rd year // jenniferboulad@berkeley.edu

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!


Preksha Mittal Public relations// Bioengineering // 3rd year //

preksha@berkeley.edu

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!

Kevin Minter Public Relations // Molecular Environmental Biology (MEB) // 2nd year // kminter@berkeley.edu

Hi, I'm Kevin from San Diego, CA! I love spending time at the beach, finding unique pieces while thrifting, exploring new cafes, and going to concerts. I'm passionate about public health, diversity and inclusivity in the dental field, and sustainability within dentistry, particularly with making dental practices more eco-friendly.

Tiffany Lei Finance Officer // Molecular and Cell Biology // 4th year //

tiffanylei25@berkeley.edu

Hi! I am from San Leandro, California. I enjoy binge watching TV shows, taking walks in nature, and trying new food. I already applied to dental school so feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Jake Lee Finance Officer // Molecular Environmental Biology // 3rd year // jaekyung2022@berkeley.edu

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.