EXECUTIVE ROSTER

2023-2024 Pre-Dental Society Officers

Our team is here for all our members and work tirelessly to educate, inform, advocate and protect the interests of our members. As with many organizations, UNM’s Pre-Dental Society is structured in a way that we have multiple positions to ensure success and service to our members.

If you have any questions, you may contact us at unmpds@unm.edu!

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Alexandra Jaquez

President

Office Hours: Wednesdays 1:00-2:00pm
About Alexandra:
"Hello everyone, my name is Alexandra Jaquez and I am your next Pre-Dental President! I am a forth year pre-dental student majoring in Biology and Spanish. I am currently applying to dental school so come to me if you have any questions about the process. I am happy to represent the club and be the person people talk to. If you have any questions about Dentistry we are here to help and please reach out."

 

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Krystah Pacheco 

Vice President 

Office Hours: Wednesdays 8am

About Krystah: 

"Hi everyone! My name is Krystah Pacheco, and I am a senior studying Biology with minors in Chemistry and Honors. I've recently applied to dental schools this application cycle, and upon graduation, I hope to practice dentistry in rural New Mexico. I have been involved with Pre-Dental Society since my freshman year, and I have gained valuable experience as I prepare for a career in dentistry. If you have any questions about PDS or applying to school feel free to email me at krpach@unm.edu!"

sam photo 2Samantha L. Montoya,

Fundraising and Event Coordinator

Office Hours: Monday & Tuesday 4:30-5:30pm

About Samantha: 

"Hello everybody! My name is Samantha and I’m honored to be one of your UNMPDS officers this year. I graduated in 2021 from UNM’s Anderson School of Management and since then, I’ve been a continuing student with goals to finish my bachelors in biology and prepare to take the DAT. My ultimate goal is to become a dentist and I feel with a great combination of my diverse character status, education, experience, and being a leader of this society will help me achieve that someday. Please feel free to reach out to me."

priya photo 2Priya Vanmali

Volunteer Coordinator

Office Hours: Thursdays 9:30-10:30am

About Priya: 

"Hello everyone! I am so excited to have another successful semester with our pre-dental students. As the Volunteer Coordinator, I am dedicated to working with students in providing them with different volunteer opportunities to ensure they are getting the hours that they need. Volunteering has a large impact on personal growth, professional development, and community engagement. As a future dentist, I believe community engagement is an integral part for contributing to our underserved populations. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about dental school."

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Secretary 

Office Hours:  Mondays 3:00-4:00pm

About Billy: 

"I am a third-year biochemistry major. I plan to apply to dental school next application cycle. I am deeply passionate about dentistry and the work that our club does to prepare us for dental school and a career in dentistry. I have been an active member of this club for several semesters and have gained valuable experience and knowledge from our meetings, events, and volunteer opportunities. I am committed to serving our club and contributing to its success. In my free time, I enjoy thrifting, snowboarding, and collecting shoes."

ariel photo 2Ariel McConnell

Webmaster

Office Hours: Thursdays 12:30-1:30pm
About Ariel: 
"Hi everyone, my name is Ariel. I am a senior this year at UNM majoring in biology with a minor in chemistry. I just applied to dental school this application cycle and took my DAT. In addition, I was a 2023 STAHR Summer Dental Scholar at UMKC along with Priya. If you need any advice on studying for your DAT or help with your AADSAS application, you are more than welcome to reach out to me. Also as your Webmaster, if you take any pictures at our events and want them to be featured on our Instagram page or website please email them to me at amcco123@unm.edu! :)"
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Erica Vigil

Recruitment Chair 

Office Hours: Thursdays from 12:00-3:00pm
About Erica: 
"My name is Erica Vigil. I'm persuing a degree in Biology with a minor in Buisness Administration. This will be my second year as a member of the UNM Pre-Dental Society and I couldn't be more thrilled. I am especially excited to be serving as the recruitment chair for the upcoming school year! My desire to become a dentist was a little unconventional. Nonetheless, my participation in the Pre-Dental Society has been a vital part of my journey into the field of Dentistry. I am currently working as a surgical assistant in oral surgery. My time working as an assistant has given me a deeper appreciation for anyone who working in the healthcare field." 
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Jared Romero

Treasurer

Office Hours: Wednesdays 10:00-11:00am
About Jared: 
"Hey everyone, my name is Jared Romero. I’m a junior majoring in Biology with a minor in Business Management. I plan on applying to dental school the next application cycle. As an officer of the Pre-Dental Society, feel free to ask my any questions you have about dental school! I also tutor Biology and Chemistry for CTL, so if you ever need help with those subjects come up and see me there! I look forward to working with all members of the Pre-Dental Society, and I hope I can help us all in furthering our goals of becoming dentists!"