Meet Our 2026 Officer Board!
Katelyn Yu | President president@texaspredental.org
Hey TPS! I’m Katelyn Yu, a junior Biology major, business minor, and member of the Polymath Scholar Program. My goal is to create new opportunities to help you become a better pre-dental student—whether that be through service, volunteering, engagement with dental schools in and out of state, or involvement with the policy side of dentistry. I’m looking forward to an amazing year with you! Feel free to reach out with questions or ideas, or just to say hi!
Contact with any questions regarding:
Membership, General Meetings, points sheet, dental school tours, Mentor/mentee Program, opportunities and resources
Shrita Bhat | Vice President vicepresident@texaspredental.org
Hello there! I’m a Public Health major interested in dental outreach and love exploring how a healthy smile can boost confidence. I’m excited to be a resource for you as Vice President this year! When I’m not with TPS, you can find me checking out new eateries in Austin or relaxing with some sketching, painting, or embroidery. I hope to help make TPS feel like a second home for you as it is for me! I’m always happy to connect, so please don’t hesitate to reach out anytime!
Contact with any questions regarding:
Internal membership, meeting points, missed meetings, special meetings, committee application, DEI Committee, DEI points, families, elections, and internal concerns
Chloe Ro | Secretary secretary@texaspredental.org
Hey TPS! My name is Chloe Ro, a Human Biology major with a Statistics and Data Science minor, and I’m excited to serve as your 2026 Secretary. Some of my interests include baking, video games, and anything crafty. If you ever have questions or want to chat, please feel free to reach out! I can’t wait to see you all around campus (hopefully rocking some TPS merch!)
Contact with any questions regarding:
Merchandise, DAT discount codes, shadowing program, the GAAGD Social, and Sweet Tooth
Katelynn Tran | Treasurer treasurer@texaspredental.org
Hey everyone! My name is Katelynn Tran, and I am honored to be your 2026 Treasurer. I am in the Biology Scholars Program (BSP) as a Human Biology major pursuing the pre-health professions certificate. Some of my interests and hobbies include water polo, video games, and shopping. I am looking forward to meeting everyone and spending this year with TPS!
Contact with any questions regarding:
Dues, #MoneyTalks Channel, and Slack invitations
Christina Thai | Community Service service@texaspredental.org
Hello! My name is Christina Thai and I am a 2nd-year Public Health Major with a minor in Health Communications and I am so excited to be your 2026 CS Director. Some of my interests include reading, baking, and watching Marvel edits on TikTok. I am so excited to be your new CS Director and opening even more doors for CS opportunities to our members. I am always striving to expand TPS’s CS opportunities so please reach out with any new ideas, questions, or concerns.
Contact with any questions regarding:
Volunteering opportunities, Community Service points, the Community Service Committee, and upcoming volunteering events
Hannah Choi | Public Relations publicrelations@texaspredental.org
Hi everyone! My name is Hannah Choi, and I’m a second-year Human Biology major with a pre-health professions certificate. Some of my interests include traveling, crocheting, and exploring new cafes/restaurants. I’m looking forward to highlighting all the incredible parts of TPS on our social media! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or ever want to chat!
Contact with any questions regarding:
TPS social media, PR Committee, tabling, Public Relations points, and design inquiries
Mitchell Goodman | Social social@texaspredental.org
Hi TPS! I’m Mitchell Goodman, a sophomore Public Health major, and I’m thrilled to be your Social Director for 2026! Some of my hobbies include tennis, video games, and running. I’m super passionate about mental health, especially managing the stress of pursuing dentistry. That’s exactly why I’m excited to make TPS as fun as possible! As Social Director, I’m here as an open resource, and since I love to yap, you can reach out to me to talk about literally anything!
Contact with any questions regarding:
Socials, Social points, mental health, and the Social Wellness Committee
Pearl Patel| Philanthropy philanthropy@texaspredental.org
Hi TPS! My name is Pearl Patel, and I am honored to serve as your 2026 Philanthropy Director. I’m a third-year Biology major with a Business minor and Spanish for Medical Professions Certificate. I am passionate about advancing oral health equity and creating philanthropy events that not only make a meaningful impact, but also bring our members together in engaging ways. Outside of dentistry, I enjoy photography, cooking and baking, exploring new food spots, reading, and spending time in nature. I love meeting new people and would be more than happy to talk to you about anything and everything, so don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions/suggestions or to just chat!
Contact with any questions regarding:
Profit shares, Philanthropy points, Philanthropy Committees, and fundraisers
