Congratulations to the Dr. Amit Sachdeo Award for Community Service and Outreach in Dentistry Winners!
Submitted by Dr. Perry, Professor and Director of International Student Program, Department of Comprehensive Care
I am deeply honored to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in the inaugural Dr. Amit Sachdeo Award for Community Service and Outreach in Dentistry. Your submissions were profound testaments to the incredible impact you are all making in your communities. Each of you exemplifies the true spirit of service, compassion, and commitment to making a difference through dentistry.
After much deliberation, we are thrilled to announce the winners of this prestigious award:
Enxhi Subashi
Jeries Kakish
Karla Romo
A Special Congratulations to Our Awardees:
Enxhi Subashi
Your journey, inspired by the compassion of your family, serves as a beacon of true service. From volunteering with the Red Cross in Albania to supporting abused women, pensioners, and children, your acts of kindness are transformative. Your story of providing hope and humanity to a young mother denied care is a poignant reminder of the profound impact of empathy in dentistry.
Jeries Kakish
Your reflections on healthcare inequities and your commitment to bridging these gaps are extraordinary. Through your work with Atlantic Humanitarian Relief in Jordan and mentorship programs like NAHNO.ORG, you have demonstrated the power of accessible care and youth empowerment. Your dedication inspires us to create a more compassionate and inclusive healthcare model.
Karla Romo
From leading dental education programs in Ecuador to international missions in Africa and impactful initiatives in the U.S., your lifelong commitment to service continues to inspire. Your ability to connect with diverse communities and bring smiles to those in need embodies the essence of this award.
To All Applicants
The selection process was both challenging and humbling, given the extraordinary efforts and achievements demonstrated by everyone. Your dedication and compassion are a testament to the incredible talent within the IS27 class.
Moving Forward Together
Let us continue to uplift one another and make a positive impact in our communities and the world. Together, we are stronger as a community and as a profession.
Congratulations once again to Enxhi, Jeries, and Karla on this well-deserved honor. Your work inspires us all, and we look forward to seeing the incredible impact you will continue to make in dentistry and beyond.
