Meet Our Members
Eric Sun
Eric is a 4th year Biology major from Rowland Heights, CA. He realized his passion for dentistry after shadowing dentists back in his hometown. He joined CDO to connect with a community of individuals that share his passion for dentistry. On campus, Eric is also apart of Alpha Phi Omega. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, binge-watching shows, or going on spontaneous adventures around LA.
James smooth
James Smooth is a 4th year Psychobiology major from Sacramento, California. He is excited to be apart of CDO because he will be around other pre-dental students who will motivate him to be better. He hopes to open his own dental office named Smooth Smiles to serve underrepresented communities. On his free time, he likes to play basketball, make music or play with his dog Scooby. He also serves as president of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
Justin Shafa
Justin is a 3rd year Psychobiology major born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Passionate about making a difference, he joined CDO in search of gaining clinical exposure and contributing dental services to underrepresented communities. He stays involved on campus by immersing himself in dental research at the UCLA School of Dentistry as well as leading organizations such as PDSOP and the Jewish Pre-Health Society. When he’s not hitting the books, you can find him mixing beats at live venues, finding LA’s most unique culinary experiences, and staying active outdoors.
Donya Moshir Abadi
Donya is a 4th year Neuroscience major from San Jose, CA but born and raised in Tehran, Iran. She joined CDO because she wanted to connect with other pre-dental students who share her passion in helping underserved communities. She stays involved as she tutors for Students Organize for Syria and participates in other pre-dental clubs like PDSOP. She is also involved in the Iranian Student Association. In her free time, Donya loves to go to the gym, spend time with friends and family, and go shopping!
CHANCE LEE
Chance is a 4th year Biology major with a Chemistry minor from Palos Verdes, California. He works as a research assistant within the UCLA School of Dentistry and volunteers through various outreach programs to help serve the underserved communities found in Los Angeles. In addition, he shadowed clinics specializing in pediatric and cosmetic dental care over the previous summers. He joined CDO in order to meet with like-minded peers striving to become dentists themselves and to further his clinical experience through the opportunities CDO offers. Outside of school, he enjoys playing basketball, reading on the grass near Janss steps, and exploring unique eats in Los Angeles.
Steven Zhang
Steven is a 4th year Psychobiology major born and raised in Walnut, CA. He stays involved on campus through Alpha Epsilon Delta as a certified BLS/First Aid instructor and tutor for Academic Tutoring Program. He joined CDO to gain clinical exposure while also providing help for communities in the greater Los Angeles area. Steven enjoys pursuing hobbies of cars, anime, poker, and basketball.
Mikayla Nazarian
Mikayla is a 2nd year Biology major from Granada Hills, CA. She joined CDO to have the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers, while also providing underserved members of the Los Angeles community with inclusive access to quality health care. On campus, she is a part of the Students United for America's Toothfairy and outside of dentistry, she coaches field hockey and volunteers for her local Boy's and Girl's Club. In her free time, she loves going to concerts across LA, hiking by the beach, and solving crossword puzzles.