scH&J 2015
board of directors
The leadership board is responsible to work closely with Dr. Eggleston, Dr. Andrew Vo, and the past immediate director(s) in making their year the most successful. This board is in charge of promoting the event with flyers and email announcements, running sign-ups via googledocs for participants, getting the release form updated and signed by each participant, seeking out donors to increase the scholarship pot, encouraging participation of the faculty, assisting the University in disbursement of the scholarship funds, to seek a photographer for the event, designing and distributing the T-shirts, transportation to and from the event, maps and directions for the carpool drivers, assisting with the date selection, seeking a historian to write up the event and help get it published, manage and to managing the Hiking & Jogging website, and to execute new innovated ideas for the future! Without this board, this event would not be made possible.
INTERIM PAST DIRECTOR
SARAH BORGHEI
My name is Sarah Borghei and I’m currently a 4th year DDS at the Ostrow School of Dentistry. I’m originally from San Diego, where I was born and raised and attended UCSD as an undergrad. As now your new interim past director, I will make sure that everything runs smoothly for this event. As a team, not only are we here to make this year the best one yet, but we’ve been given the opportunity to preserve and strengthen the comradery here at USC by encouraging all students, faculty, and staff to join us in the 5th annual hiking and jogging scholarship. I hope to see you all out there for some fun in the sun, all while earning money :)
As Co-director, my main goal was to continue to inspire the Trojan Family environment for the DDS program. I believe the Hiking and Jogging Scholarship provides an outlet for serving students and faculty alike to get to know one another in a lax environment. The fact that students can jog along side their Dean is truly an unforgettable experience and builds a sense of Trojan community. Not to mention, the event brings to light the different faces of the USC program: community service representatives, ASB council members, hygiene, ethics committee proponents, researchers, and so many more facets of USC. I hope to build on that atmosphere of community and help us thrive! Fight On!"We inspire and perspire together as a family of Trojans."
CO-DIRECTOR
JANICE LEE
JENNIFER CASTELLANOS
CO-DIRECTOR
Hello my fellow Trojans! My name is Jennifer Castellanos and I’m currently a 2nd year DDS at Ostrow School of Dentistry. As your new co-director, I will work together closely with Janice to ensure that everything leading up to and day of the event goes as planned. As co-director, I hope to encourage students to continue to participate in this awesome event. The Hiking and Jogging Scholarship is a way for students and faculty to come together and build relationships all while getting exercise and scholarship aid! I hope to build on the foundation that has been established and continue to improve to make this event a success year after year! I hope to see you on the trail having fun! Fight On!
co-director
JANICE LEE
As Co-director, my main goal was to continue to inspire the Trojan Family environment for the DDS program. I believe the Hiking and Jogging Scholarship provides an outlet for serving students and faculty alike to get to know one another in a lax environment. The fact that students can jog along side their Dean is truly an unforgettable experience and builds a sense of Trojan community. Not to mention, the event brings to light the different faces of the USC program: community service representatives, ASB council members, hygiene, ethics committee proponents, researchers, and so many more facets of USC. I hope to build on that atmosphere of community and help us thrive! Fight On!"We inspire and perspire together as a family of Trojans."
I am currently a 2nd year DDS at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. I was born in New Orleans, raised in Los Angeles and went to USC as an undergrad. As the your new Co-Scholarship Chair, I’m excited to collaborate with our board of directors to provide the best experience at the next annual hiking and jogging scholarship. Looking forward to meeting you all. Fight on!
BRIAN DIEP
CO-SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR
ANDIS ALMASI
CO-SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR
Andis is currently a fourth year dental student at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Southern California schools, so her love for the Trojan family has been developing for years. She is active in providing dental care throughout the local community and abroad. Her passion has led her to participate in several international clinics working with underserved populations to ensure that they have access to dental care and education. She is involved with many organizations on campus in order to ensure that her fellow Trojans get the best out of their dental education. Her fondest memories of dental school include participating in the Hiking and Jogging Scholarship each year. As Co-Scholarship Chair, she is committed to working with alumni, faculty, and local businesses in order promote the event. She is looking forward to working with the Board of Directors and contributing to the largest and most successful event yet! Fight On!
Hello! My name is Caitlin Waters and I am a DDS student at the Ostrow School of Dentistry. I grew up in Clovis, New Mexico and went to undergrad at Texas Tech University, where I was a Division 1 Varsity track and field athlete. Track and field equipped me with many experiences and opportunities that I will use to support and enrich my position as your Publicity Chair board member. My goal is to motivate and encourage all students, faculty, and staff to maximize participation in the upcoming 2015 hiking and jogging scholarship. Get excited for a fun Trojan experience along your DDS peers and an opportunity to earn some cash! Fight on!
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." -Steve Prefontaine
CAITLIN WATERS
PUBLICITY CHAIR
DR. DAVID EGGLESTON
FOUNDER
Dr. Eggleston graduated from the USC School of Dentistry in 1970 and continued with a residency in prosthodontics, receiving Board Certification in 1975. Currently, Dr. Eggleston is in private practice in Newport Beach and serves as a member of the Board of Councilors at the Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC. Dr. Eggleston is an avid hiker and keeps his competitive spirit with the participating Ostrow faculty, staff and students!
Hello! My name is Caitlin Waters and I am a DDS student at the Ostrow School of Dentistry. I grew up in Clovis, New Mexico and went to undergrad at Texas Tech University, where I was a Division 1 Varsity track and field athlete. Track and field equipped me with many experiences and opportunities that I will use to support and enrich my position as your Publicity Chair board member. My goal is to motivate and encourage all students, faculty, and staff to maximize participation in the upcoming 2015 hiking and jogging scholarship. Get excited for a fun Trojan experience along your DDS peers and an opportunity to earn some cash! Fight on!
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." -Steve Prefontaine
PUBLICITY CHAIR
CAITLIN WATERS
FOUNDER
DR. ANDREW VO
Andrew Vo graduated from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC in 2015. He is currently a Captain in the U.S. Army Dental Command and is stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado. Andrew always believe in giving back. While at UCI, he founded and started an organization called, "Care-A-Thon" that has collectively raised over $250,000 throughout the continuous years for local hospitals that helps infants and their family in the NICU. With the same passion of helping others, Andrew believes in being well-balanced and aspires to truly make a difference in the world. He has provided free dental services with AYUDA, a humanitarian group and has served in third world countries: Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia. While at USC, Andrew was a student ambassador, President of the Vietnamese Dental Student Association, a teacher assistant in pre-clinical courses, and participated on many selective teams. Andrew teaches spin on his spare time, and has just participated in the 2015 AIDS/LIFE CYCLE ride raising over $12,500 for the AIDS Foundation/LGBT Center.