Providing Oral Health Supplies to Underserved Communities
The Brighter Smiles initiative
Providing Oral Health Supplies to Underserved Communities
The Brighter Smiles initiative
Meet our Founders
Diba Zare Nejad
Diba Zare Nejad
Diba Zare Nejad
Hi! I'm Diba Zarenejad, Co-Founder and Executive President of the Brighter Smiles Initiative (BSI). Over the past year, BSI has successfully achieved its goals, both locally and globally. The idea for this initiative began during my role as Education Outreach Coordinator in the UC Berkeley Pre-Dental Society, where Rachael and I saw first
Hi! I'm Diba Zarenejad, Co-Founder and Executive President of the Brighter Smiles Initiative (BSI). Over the past year, BSI has successfully achieved its goals, both locally and globally. The idea for this initiative began during my role as Education Outreach Coordinator in the UC Berkeley Pre-Dental Society, where Rachael and I saw firsthand the disparities in oral healthcare access. Currently, as an intern at the UCSF Community Dental Clinic and the Community Service Director of the Pre-Dental Society at UC Berkeley, I am committed to bridging gaps in oral health through BSI's donations and outreach efforts. I've applied to dental schools this cycle and am excited to expand BSI's mission to whichever dental school I attend, bringing brighter smiles to even more communities.
Rachael Lamden
Diba Zare Nejad
Diba Zare Nejad
Hi! I’m Rachael Lamden, Co-Founder of the Brighter Smiles Initiative (BSI), which was founded over a year ago while I was President of the Pre-Dental Society at UC Berkeley. Seeing the need for more real-life exposure to dentistry, I aimed to bridge the gaps in oral healthcare access that many face.
Volunteering with non-profits like Lucen
Hi! I’m Rachael Lamden, Co-Founder of the Brighter Smiles Initiative (BSI), which was founded over a year ago while I was President of the Pre-Dental Society at UC Berkeley. Seeing the need for more real-life exposure to dentistry, I aimed to bridge the gaps in oral healthcare access that many face.
Volunteering with non-profits like Lucent Dental highlighted the disparities in care, reinforcing my belief that oral healthcare should be a right, not a privilege. Alongside my Co-Founder Diba and our team, we’ve recruited volunteers, raised awareness, and established a donation profile to support our mission.
Now, as a dental student at USC, I’m excited to continue expanding BSI and making a lasting impact in the field.
Meet our chair committee
Nysa
Faisal
Kevin
Hi guys! I’m Nysa and I am a second-year pre-dental student majoring in MCB. I am excited to be a PR officer for BSI this year! I am also the President of Operation Smile at Berkeley, where we proudly align with BSI’s mission in promoting global oral health equity. For fun, I love to do my nails, sing, do yoga, and hang out with friends.
Kevin
Faisal
Kevin
Hi everyone! I’m Kevin and I am a second year pre-dental student majoring in MEB and I am the Public Relations officer of BSI. I’m minoring in Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies, and am currently researching the Neonatal Line in various placental mammal species.
Faisal
Faisal
Faisal
Hello, my name is Faisal and I am a senior majoring in MCB. I am the director of finance for BSI and I hope to pursue dentistry. I am currently studying for the DAT but in my free time I like to go out and eat with family and friends!
Jennifer
Jennifer
Jennifer
Hi! My name is Jennifer and I am a pre-dental junior majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology. I am the director of donation coordination for BSI where I have the privilege to work with local donation centers to provide support to. I am also the Secretary of Cal PDS! I love to cook and explore outside of academics.
Kyle
Jennifer
Jennifer
I’m Kyle and very exited to be a finance chair for BSI! I’m a second year pre-dental student majoring in MCB. I currently work at iSong Orthodontics, and like to fish and golf in my free time.
Billie
Jennifer
Billie
Hi, I’m Billie and I’m a third year pre-dental student majoring in MCB and I am the director of donation coordination of BSI. I am currently an intern for Dr. Brian Assael here in Berkeley and my hobbies are drawing and collaging!