NZDSA Exec 2024

Hi there! My name’s Michael and I am the NZDSA President for 2024. Originally from Palmerston North, I am now nearing the end of my eight-year journey at Otago. 

As President, I will advocate for all students studying at the Faculty of Dentistry, organise sponsorship for the association for our range of events, chair weekly exec meetings and support the exec in their roles throughout the year, and arrange a variety of guest speaker events. When I’m not seeing patients or NZDSA work you might find me hanging out with my friends, relaxing at the beach, skiing, baking, or gymming at Unipol, and on a rare day you may see me at the library doing a little bit of study. 

I hope that all of our members make the most of the events and opportunities that the NZDSA offer in 2024. All the best for your year and if you need to chat at any time, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Kia ora koutou, I’m Sonia and I’m the NZDSA Vice President for 2024. I was born and raised in Auckland and started my studies at Otago in 2018. Since then, I’ve completed a BSci in Physiology and I’m now a final year BDS student.

As your VP, I’m the secretary and treasurer for the team, and I also work to support the President and everyone else on the team. I also organise your NZDSA membership packs. Outside of my time in dental school, I enjoy arts and crafts, baking, going on walks and playing a little bit of video games.

Please don’t hesitate to be in touch with me if you have any questions! I’m more than happy to have a chat about anything – you’re welcome to come say hi to me if you see me around school. Hope you have a wonderful year and I’m very excited to work to make 2024 a great one!

Hi! My name is Abdul and I am the 2024 NZDSA Auckland Rep. 

I am the go to student liaison for the Auckland faculty. I advocate for the Auckland students ensuring they have similar opportunities and support as Dunedin students. I am in charge of organising social and academic events throughout the year. Also I am here to shed a bit of light for the students that consider coming to Auckland as an option in their final year.

In my free time, I usually play football, volleyball and table tennis. Also I enjoy hanging out with friends and hiking. 

If you’ve got any questions about the Auckland Faculty don’t hesitate to message me on facebook or via email on nzdsa.akl@gmail.com!

Kia ora, I’m Dylan and I am the NZDSA BOH Rep for 2024. 

My role involves representing the BOH cohort alongside planning social events and working with the other exec members. Organizing BOH grad dinner, helping with grad recruitment events and pizza night to name a few! As a whole, I aim to make your BOH journey enjoyable along with working with the exec for all students. 

In my spare time you’ll find me at the gym, getting food with friends, and finishing off those last minute BOH treatment plans. Being originally from Palmerston North I make the most of Dunedin’s beaches and all that Otago has to offer. Road trips and beach walks are what I enjoy most! I’m always keen to have a chat about anything. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions and I look forward to an exciting 2024!

Kia ora! I’m Kristen and I’m the NZDSA Sports Rep for 2024. 

As sports rep I will be taking charge of organizing social sport, dent hike, ski trip, Relay for Life and various other activities over the course of the year. I have gotten so much out of Dentistry sports the past 4 years and cannot wait to get you all involved. 

Hi Everyone! My name’s Ella and I am the NZDSA Social Representative for 2024!

My role as the Social Rep is to organise the Staff and Student Drinks we have throughout the year, the annual Wine and Cheese, and along with Sophie the Welfare Rep and our newly organised Ball Committee we will also be helping plan the Dent Ball for this year. Overall, it’s my role to ensure we have lots of fun social events to keep us going through this year at Faculty of Dentistry!

When I’m not doing the above I enjoy going for walks to explore Dunedin, I love getting in the kitchen to do some baking, going for coffee with friends, going to the gym, and watching a bit of rugby. 

If you ever see me around the Dental School, please don’t be afraid to say hi! And if you ever have any questions or need someone to talk to, please also do not hesitate to flick me a message! I look forward to this year with you all!