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Meet the members of our team!
Yunah Caroline Chun
Hi everyone, I am the founder and president of the Dental Journalism Club! I am a D4 in Dr. Raymond’s Group Practice. I love to box, hike, write, and spend time with my loves ones!
Arzu Malik
Hi, my name is Arzu Malik! I’m a D2 in Dr. Orthodoxou’s group practice. I was born and raised in Massachusetts. I pursued my B.S. degree at MCPHS University in Boston and then my M.S. degree at Boston University. I love all things related to food, travel, culture and of course dentistry!
Julie Kim
Hi, my name is Julie Kim, and I am a third-year dental student in Dr.Cefola's group practice. Outside of school, I love to read and write, take photos of NYC, explore nature, and spend time with friends and family. I'm excited to be writing for Dental Journalism Club!
Jennifer Shvets
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Grace Hwang
Hi! My name is Grace Hwang and I’m currently a D2 in Dr. Raymond’s GP. I am originally from South Korea, moved to Toronto when I was young, went to UCLA for college and got my Master’s degree in Applied Life Sciences before NYUCD. When I’m not in lab or studying for exams, I like to watch movies and bake (my current favorite is banana bread). I’m excited to be a part of the Dental Journalism Club as a journalist and can’t wait to share more pieces with you all!
Olivia Tardif
Hi, my name is Olivia Tardif! I’m a D4 in Dr. Watson's group practice, from Vero Beach, Florida. I went to Brandeis University for college before starting at NYUCD. In my spare time, I love listening to music, reading, and trying new restaurants with friends.
Rick Carreon
Hi, I’m Rick Carreon. I’m a D3 in Dr. De Bartolo’s Group Practice. I did a double-major in Psychology and Film & Digital Media at Baylor University and worked in psychology and neuropsychology research labs before changing course and pursuing a MS in Biomedical Sciences while applying to dental school. My family and I have now been in Manhattan’s Upper West Side for roughly 7 years. During my free time I enjoy playing video games with my son, cooking, reading, assembling LEGO sets, and doing random DIY projects.
Cynthia Devendran
Hi everyone! I'm in Dr. Oens Group practice and am currently the D1 Class Representative for NYU's Journalism Club. I I love reading, writing and all things art!
Shoshana First
Shoshana is from Harrisburg, PA. She is a D3 at NYU Dentistry. She majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry at NYU, where she graduated in 2017.
Jonathan Tai
Hi, my name is Jonathan Tai and I'm a D3 in Dr. Oen's GP. I was born here in the city, went to Johns Hopkins University for undergrad, and came back to NYC for dental school to be with my family. My hobbies include photography, cooking and hosting friends, skiing, and of course writing!
Andrew Jung
Hello, my name is Andrew and I am a D3 student from Dr. Watson's GP. I grew up in Tenafly, NJ and also went to undergrad at NYU for Biology. I love tennis, exploring new places, and finding random moments of serendipity every now and then.
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Emma Cameron
Hi, my name is Emma Cameron. I am currently a D2 in Dr. Bass’s GP and Treasurer for the Dental Journalism Club! I grew up in Upstate New York and received my undergraduate degree in Biology from University at Albany. When I am not studying or in school, I am spending time with my husband and son, Cavanagh. We love to golf and explore around NYC!
Alex Carroll
Hi my name is Alex Carroll and I’m a D2 in Dr. Bass’s group practice! I’m originally from Versailles, Kentucky and I went to undergrad at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. I love reading, dancing, watching basketball, and exploring the city!
Sonia Sondhi
My name is Sonia Sondhi and I'm currently a D2 in Dr. Oen's group practice. I'm from St. Petersburg, Florida. In my free time, I love to read poetry, curate specific playlists (I have a notorious 2 minute tooth brushing playlist on Spotify), run, and try new foods around the city. I'm excited to be apart of the NYU Dental Journalism club!