Sara Ardehali is a current third year doctorate of dental surgery candidate at UCLA School of Dentistry. Sara graduated with a B.A in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Barnard College of Columbia University.  She is highly engaged with the alumnae network of her prestigious undergraduate institution and serves as a class correspondent for her year.

Sara is a frequent guest speaker for both educational and professional organizations with a special interest in topics relating to mentorship and supporting women, particularly in the health fields.

She has a deeply rooted passion for teaching the future generation of healthcare providers, through her role as a student lecturer at UCLA. Likewise, she is a longtime advocate for women’s rights and their professional excellence, both within and outside of UCLA. Sara is also involved in numerous dental-related organizations like the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Alpha Omega, and American Student Dental Association, as well as non-dental-related cultural organizations such as PAAIA and Farhang Foundation.

Sara’s interests away from her professional pursuits include tennis, pickleball, reading, travel, and cooking.