Meet our 2022-2023 Executive Board!
Ekaterina Seturidze: Co-President
I am from Chicago and currently a senior majoring in psychology. My passion for dentistry stems from how much of an impact a healthy smile can have on a persons life as well as the artistic side of this field of work. I have been part of PDA since freshman year and it has allowed me to meet like-minded people who are on the same exact path as me. Besides the pre-dental association, I am also the President of Operation Smile. I am also part of AMSA, Friends of MSF, and NSCS. In my free time I enjoy quality time with my family and friends as well as volunteering to give back to my community.
Aly Rahmatullah: Co-President
Hi all! My name is Aly Rahmatullah and I am one of the co-presidents of Pre-dental Association here at Loyola. I am a senior majoring in exercise science. This is my third year on the PDA E-board and look forward to seeing you all this upcoming Fall and Spring. Outside of PDA, I am a peer advisor with the FYE team in UNIV 101 classes, exercise science club, and work with the wellness center. In my spare time, you can catch me at Halas Recreational center either lifting or playing various intramural sports. Dentistry gained my attention after I went through four years of having braces and Invisalign, The entire process of that as well as visiting the dentist for regular cleanings really opened my eyes to various fields of this amazing profession. The PDA here at Loyola has taught me a great amount of information about dental school and beyond. I look forward to meeting you all nd if you ever have any questions, feel free to reach out!
Delilah Denka: Director of Marketing
Hey hey! I'm Delilah and I'm from the Northside suburbs. My position here on the e-board consists of running all the LUC PDA social media accounts and website. As a psychology major, I have to take the pre-requisite classes for dental school on top of all my major credits. Outside of school, I volunteer at my local church and teach Bible Study every Friday to my 7th & 8th graders! I knew I wanted to be a dentist since I was 8, as I had an amazing relationship with my childhood dentist! I was always so interested in the process of his procedures, the instruments he used, and what they were called. I currently work as a Dental Assistant and adore my job. Joining LUC PDA was the best decision I made as it surrounded me with like-minded individuals and an awesome support system with the difficult journey ahead. If you see me around, don't be shy to say hi! :)
Jena Chekfeh: Director of Membership
Hi, I'm Jena! I'm a senior majoring in Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience. I was drawn to the profession of dentistry after seeing the impact it had on those around me, and the intertwining of art and science, both of which I enjoy! Joining the Pre-Dental Association exposed me to many people on a similar path to mine and allowed me to learn so much from those around me. It's a great club to be a part of and I'm so excited to meet all of you! In my free time I love to paint murals, spend time with friends and family, and watch movies!
Mia Gabelev: Director of External Communications
Hi! My name is Mia and I am from Wilmette, IL. I am a junior majoring in biology and will be applying to dental school next summer! Along with PDA, I am also the Director of Philanthropy and Community Service in Kappa Delta and a volunteer coordinator in LUC Alzheimer’s Buddies. Additionally, I am an undergraduate researcher at a biological laboratory on campus. For as long as I can remember, I always wanted to be a dentist; I was so curious about what the dentist was doing while they were cleaning my teeth! A couple years ago, I started shadowing dentists and fell in love with the profession! Please reach out if you have any questions about being on the pre-dental track or anything else!
Michael Azar: Treasurer
I’m a junior majoring in cognitive/behavioral neuroscience. I’m from a town in the Chicago suburbs called Dundee, IL. The main reason I chose Loyola was because of the fact that I really love the city and everything campus has to offer. I’m involved in the pre-dental association and the symphony orchestra here on campus. Outside of campus, I am involved with the “Madonna Mission” – a non-profit organization that provides education and resettlement support to local refugee individuals and their families in the Chicagoland area. My passion for dentistry stems from my senior year of high school. I was positive I wanted to pursue something in the healthcare field but wasn’t sure exactly what. I wanted a job and got the opportunity to start dental assisting at a local office near me back then. Soon enough, I felt a calling to dentistry, and the PDA has been the best resource in helping me navigate the predental journey.
Jack Jedick: Secretary
Hi all! My name is Jack and I am a sophomore majoring in Biochemistry. I am from the West side of Cleveland, Ohio and I am a proud Ohioan. I decided to come to Loyola because of the school's vast opportunities and the experience of living in the city of Chicago. Outside of the PDA, at Loyola, I am involved in clubs like Loyola4Chicago, and the Pre-Health Society, being a Community Builder in Cru, and working as a Cycle Instructor at Halas. Away from Loyola, I work as a dental assistant at a general practice dentistry back home in Ohio. I have been interested in dentistry since I was young and having braces showed me the real confidence a smile can bring!
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Caroline Halcin: CAN Representative
Hi everyone! My name is Caroline, and I am currently a junior majoring in Biochemistry with a minor in Italian. I have always enjoyed being in the dental office ever since I was a child. As I grew older, I became more interested in the field and considered a career in dentistry when I was in high school. It is thanks to the experiences and exposure I received throughout college that my admiration for dentistry grew as well as my desire to become a dentist! I am also the Social Media Officer of the Studio Art Club, the Community and Special Events Chair of Perfect Pair, and outside of school I work as a dental assistant.
Yumna Siddiqui: CAN Representative
Hi!! My name is Maria and I am a sophomore here at Loyola, and I am this year’s Event Planner at PDA. I’m majoring in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience with a double minor in theology and studio art! I am from the suburbs of chicago and absolutely love living in the city. I’ve wanted to be a dentist since I was young, and as I got older I realized I want to go into orthodontistry! Outside of PDA I like going to the group fitness classes, painting, and sitting by the lake :) I also work at Rollin n Bowlin at Damen, feel free to say hi if you see me! I worked as a dental assistant for the past two years when I'm on break and I really enjoy it. Dentistry is such a neat profession, and I love being able to connect with patients during appointments. I had a lot of fun in dental club last year, and I can’t wait to work with all of you this year!! Let's make this a great year at Pre dental club!!
Zahra Bhojani: Fundraising Chair
Hey everyone! My name is Zahra and I’m a sophomore majoring in Biology. After shadowing dentists and exploring the field, I fell in love with Dentistry and it became my passion to one day help my patients not only achieve good oral health, but also to boost their confidence with a beautiful new smile! Apart from PDA, I am also the event coordinator for SJP at Loyola, and work as the youth director at my local mosque. In my free time, I enjoy playing badminton, reading, and painting. I am so excited for the upcoming year, and look forward to meeting all of you!