Saida Centeno Gonzalez

A well-rounded current undergraduate student eager to learn, create and lead. Striving to attend dental school, focusing on her education, giving back to the community, an developing her skills with every opportunity given.

UNLV Farmer's Market, Volunteer

4505 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV, 89154

February 2023 - Present

• Set up tables and tents for registration and break down tables and tents when the event concludes, Sorted different types of food items like drinks, proteins and snacks, Passed out food items to the drive-thru and walk-in community, Helped the Spanish speaking community with registration, Escorted community members and helped carry their items

The Animal Foundation, Volunteer

655 N Mojave Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89101

October 2021 - Present

• Advocated for shelter animals to get adopted, Completed some housekeeping by washing laundry, doing dishes and making enrichment treats, Cleaned kennels for kittens, Trained to walk dogs and read dog and cat behavior, Walked Green-Tier dogs

The Las Vegas Rescue Mission, Volunteer

480 W Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89106

October 2021 - Present

• Served food for the residents and underserved community, Wiped down tables, swept and mopped the dining room, Sorted clothes for their thrift store, Helped register runners for their Walk-A-Mile Marathon, Passed out cookies during their annual Toy Giveaway

UNLV Dental Externship, Pediatric Volunteer/Shadower

1700 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 89106

March 2023 - Present

• Sanitized and set up each patient room, Assisted doctors with procedures that included cleanings, filling, extractions and crowns, Asked doctors questions about the procedures, Translated in Spanish for patients and parents, Brought back patients to the doctor's work station

Herrera Family Dental, Shadower

1300 S Lamb Blvd #400, Las Vegas, NV, 89104

October 2023 - Present

• Shadowed Dr. Herrera and Dr. Ariyoshi while consulting with patients and while completing treatments, Became familiar with the routine procedures, Assisted Dr. Herrera and Dr. Ariyoshi with treatments, Helped with translating a patient's current health status and post-operative instructions, Learned the instruments and items the dental assistants set up

UNLV Pre-Dental Society - Humanitarian

January 2022 - Present

• Communicated with Volunteer Coordinators to set up volunteering events. Worked with a leadership team to set up fundraising events, dental events and volunteering events. Made excel sheets to keep track of member's hours. Attended dental admission presentations, presented in front of members on upcoming events.

American Medical Student Association - Historian

August 2021 - Present

• Created flyers for the club's upcoming events for fundraisers, volunteering events and general meetings. Communicated with the leadership team to create new events. Participated in general board meetings and bounced ideas within the leadership board. Kept the club's social media pages up to date. Volunteered at different organizations and attended pre-health presentations.

Association of Pre-Health Professionals - Current Member

January 2022 - Present

• Attended meetings, volunteered at the events the club set up, completed membership requirements. Completed fundraisers and have been active in the club.