Meet the Board
Mikayla Nazarian
President 2026-27
Human Biology & Society, B.S. 2027
Mikayla is a 4th year majoring in Human Biology and Society from Granada Hills, CA. She joined CDO to connect with an inspiring and supportive family of pre-dental students, while gaining invaluable hands-on experience serving underrepresented communities. On campus, she stays involved as a Pedagogy Head Learning Assistant for the LS7 series, Bruin Ambassador Program, SUAT, and PDSOP. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, playing pickleball, and solving crossword puzzles!
Ika Vukic
Secretary 2026-27
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, B.S. 2027
Ika is a 4th year majoring in Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology from Shadow Hills, CA. She is thankful for the inspiring people that she has met through CDO, with every member sharing a passion towards providing quality health care and being a role model within their community. At UCLA, she stays involved with organizations like YMAA (Youth Movement Against Alzeihmer's), and dental clubs SUAT and PDSOP. Outside of school, Ika keeps busy through dancing with St. Anthony's Kolo Club Croatia, an international folklore group, working as a barista at Cafe Synapse, and working at Belmont Village Senior Living as an enrichment leader. In her free time, Ika loves to try new recipes, plan group trips, and enjoy a perfect beach day.
Aarush Admala
Social chair 2026-27
Public Health B.S 2028
Aarush is a 3rd year public health major from Morgan Hill, CA. He joined CDO to gain hands-on experience in the dental field while connecting with motivated and passionate pre-dental students who share similar goals and making a positive impact in underrepresented communities. Outside of CDO, Aarush is involved with Project RISHI, the Spigelman Lab of Neuropharmacology, and Club Tennis. He is very passionate about community-based work and enjoys getting involved in opportunities where he can work with and support others. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, hiking, spending time with friends, and watching Suits.
Alexandra Donell
External financial chair 2026-27
Psychobiology, B.S. 2027
Alex is a 4th year Psychobiology major from Palos Verdes, CA. She joined CDO because she wanted to be surrounded by motivated individuals with similar goals as her and gain experience volunteering in more dental-related settings. Apart from CDO, Alex is involved with the Pre-Dental Student Outreach Program, Best Buddies, and mentors youth through Girls Inc. of Los Angeles. She also volunteers with the Wilson Motor Lab, works on the ASUCLA Event Staff, and is a member of the Alpha Phi sorority. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach and finding new matcha spots.
Anthony Pham
Outreach officer 2026-27
Biology, B.S. 2027
Anthony is a 4th year Biology, B.S. major from Redding, California. He joined CDO to gain firsthand experience working in an FQHC clinic and better understand the disparities that exist within the dental field. Through CDO, he hopes to support future dentists in pursuing the mission of improving access to oral healthcare for underserved and underprivileged communities. He is grateful for the opportunity to serve patients while learning alongside other students who share his passion for dentistry and community service. Outside of CDO, Anthony conducts research in the UCLA School of Dentistry Ton-That Lab, serves as Vice President of Delta Epsilon Mu, Co-President of the Inclusive Patient Education Association (IPEA), and Co-Vice President of Smiles Beyond Boundaries (SBB). He also works as an orthodontic assistant. In his free time, Anthony enjoys traveling, cafe hopping, eating spicy foods, and running.
Nick Noonan
Internal financial chair 2026-27
Nueroscience, B.s. 2027
Nick is a 4th year Neuroscience major from San Diego, California. He joined CDO to gain valuable hands-on experience in the dental field while helping expand access to dental care for underserved communities. He is grateful to be part of a community of passionate pre-dental students who share his commitment to service and dentistry. Outside of CDO, Nick serves as the President of the UCLA Men’s Club Volleyball team, coaches middle school volleyball at Geffen Academy, conducts sleep neurobiology research in the UCLA Donlea Lab, and is active in various other clubs, including Smiles Beyond Boundaries, UCLA Club Beach Volleyball, and UCLA Special Olympics. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports, cooking, working out, traveling, and watching movies.