Education
University of Washington School of Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Surgery, Candidate, expected Graduation June 2021
University of Washington, Seattle Campus
B.S. in Molecular Biology with minor in Chemistry, June 2016
B.A. with Honors in Comparative History of Ideas—Sikh and Punjab Studies, June 2016
Professional Experiences
Irene Parkhill DDS: Seattle, Washington 11/2016-11/2017
Dental Assistant
• Assisted in four handed dentistry, fabricating temporary dental crowns, and taking impressions
• Supported front office in helping schedule patients, maintaining dental records, and digitizing the office
Boulevard Dental: Burien, Washington 07/2015-10/2015
Office Manager
• Navigated insurance claims, and fostered welcoming atmosphere for patients
• Collaborated with lab technicians to build and deliver crowns, bridges, and other dental devices
Washington Oral Health Foundation (WOHF): Seattle, Washington 01/2015-09/2015
Public Relations Intern
• Prepared educational presentations on oral heath care that were targeted toward young children
• Built up the social media presence of WOHF on Facebook and Twitter through weekly posts, press releases, and
video documentaries
Activities
The Sher-E-Punjab Society (SPS) 09/2014-Present
President & Co-Founder
• Co-founded a non-profit to preserve and promote Punjabi culture in the Pacific Northwest
• Partnered with NGO’s in Punjab to raise thousands of dollars through; forums, galas, and film screenings
• Currently residing on board of directors as Chairman
UW Arts and Sciences Advisory Council for Students (ASACS) 09/2013-08/2016
Chairman
• Led regular meetings with the Dean to offer the student perspective on the college budget, student experience and
general college affairs
• Eliminated online course fees, advocated for TA salary increases, and supported capital projects among other
projects
University of Washington First Year Programs 06/2015-09/2016
Peer Educator (FIG Leader)
• Individually instructed and mentored two cohorts of undergraduates
• Helped students acclimate to university learning, and plan out their undergraduate careers
Honors
IAWW South Asia Scholar 05/2016
Co-Motion Ideathon: First Place 04/2016
The Punjab Forum: Keynote Speaker 03/2016
Washington State Opportunity Scholar 09/2012-08/2016
University of Washington Dean’s List 08/2015, 08/2016
Skills
Language Skills: Punjabi (fluent), Hindi (fluent), and Spanish (intermediate)
Software Skills: Adobe Photoshop & InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs Suite, Dentrix, and DemandForce