Kala Gause
1003 Sweet Gale Dr. Durham,NC
Summary
A passionate and motivated individual excited about dentistry, eager to bring her knowledge and skills to North Carolina. She’s a dedicated leader who loves learning and can’t wait to give back to her community while expanding her understanding of biological sciences and dental care. Known for her friendly attitude, strong work ethic, and ambition, she’s looking forward to growing and making a positive difference in North Carolina!
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Coordinator
Student National Dental Association
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed and analyzed data for participation rates and event hosting across multiple SNDA chapters.
- Collaborated with regional coordinators to plan and execute events dedicated to promoting unity among SNDA chapter presidents.
- Liaised between executive members and SNDA chapter presidents to enhance communication.
N.C. Schweitzer Fellow
The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship
Greenville, NC
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed and implemented a year-long initiative connecting pregnant women with essential dental care services and offering educational support to prenatal providers for improved oral health of pregnant women
- Developed own teaching materials, methods and approaches, with guidance.
- Attended conferences and seminars relevant to Fellows roles and responsibilities.
- Generated comprehensive presentations and reports highlighting successes during the Fellowship program.
SNDA Oral Cancer Walk Chair
Student National Dental Association
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Coordinated an oral cancer walk in Greenville, NC to support a local cancer funds or families in the community, "Beau's Buddies."
- Maintained accurate records of all walk events, including number of participants, donations received, and costs incurred.
- Created promotional materials such as flyers and posters to advertise walks in the community.
- Engaged in a collaborative effort with students and SNDA members to plan and execute the event
Research Intern
National Science Foundation Louis Stokes Alliances
La Selva , Costa Rica
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn more details about research methods.
- Developed keen understanding of laboratory methods, which included data collection and data analyzation.
- Compiled data in reports and other documents using R statistical software.
Receptionist
North Hills Integrative Medicine
Raleigh, NC
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.
- Operated telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls to appropriate personnel.
- Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
Education
D.M.D. -
East Carolina School of Dental Medicine
North Carolina05-2025
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA05.2021
Skills
- Presentation Development
- Patient care management
- Positive Attitude
- Team Collaboration
- Punctual and Reliable
- Restorative Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Pediatric dentistry
- Oral surgery
- General dentistry
Affiliations
- ECU SNDA Member, Regional Coordinator
- ECU Oral Cancer Walk Chair 2022-2023
- ECU SODM Inclusion and Diversity Committee Member
- Spelman G-STEM Scholar
- Atlanta Food Bank Volunteer
- Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Institute for Social Justice and Human Right Volunteer
- National Council of Negro Women Community Service Chair (08/2018 - 05/2021)
- Operation Smile Member (09/2019 -05/2021)
- Veterans Affairs Hospital Volunteer (01/2017 - Now)
- Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honors Society Tau Delta Alpha Chi chapter
- Josephine Dobbs Clement Scholarship Award
- Dean's Academic Scholarship Recipient
Timeline
Regional Coordinator
Student National Dental Association
08.2023 - 05.2024
N.C. Schweitzer Fellow
The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship
04.2023 - 04.2024
SNDA Oral Cancer Walk Chair
Student National Dental Association
01.2023 - 04.2024
Research Intern
National Science Foundation Louis Stokes Alliances
06.2020 - 08.2020
Receptionist
North Hills Integrative Medicine
06.2018 - 08.2018
D.M.D. -
East Carolina School of Dental Medicine
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology
Spelman College
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