Alexandra Donell

Alexandra Donell is a third-year undergraduate student at UCLA, pursuing a B.S. in Psychobiology. She currently volunteers as a dental assistant with UCLA’s Clinical Dental Outreach at South Central Family Health Center, supporting dental students and residents in delivering affordable care to underserved communities in Los Angeles. Alexandra also serves as Co-President of UCLA’s Pre-Dental Student Outreach Program, where she leads service and mentorship initiatives for pre-dental students. Beyond her clinical experience, she mentors youth through Girls Inc. Los Angeles and Best Buddies. Alexandra is also a volunteer research assistant with the Wilson Motor Lab at UCLA, where she contributes to research on motor function and neurodevelopment. As a Tarjan Center trainee, she is excited to deepen her understanding of disability-related issues and hopes to carry this experience forward into a career in dentistry centered on equity, advocacy, and inclusive care for neurodivergent and underserved populations.