Riya Sood

Experience

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  Cornerstone dental clinic

  May 2019 - Jun 2022

  Dental Intern

  • Assisted with four-handed dentistry and root canals and crowns.• Developed treatment programs for patients suffering from periodontal diseases, tooth decay, Temporomandibular Joint disorders, and a myriad of other dental issues• Performed advanced endodontic procedures specializing in root canals of anterior and posterior teeth.

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  Hikmat Foundation

  Jul 2020 - May 2022

  Intern

  • Identified areas of the facility that were lacking proper hygiene and medical care and created plans of improvement in those areas.• Communicated effectively to inform and educate population about health, factors that influence it, and how to improve it.• Assured an effective system that enabled equitable access to the individual services and care needed to be healthy.

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  Swami Devi Dayal Hospital & Dental College, Golpura(Panchkula)

  Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

  Dental Intern
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  Lets Lead Education

  Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

  Teaching Assistant

  • Planning and strategizing student curriculum with a core induction of training. • Developed and implemented new initiatives that strengthen the student experience. • Ensured students progresses through case discussions, readings, and analysis of key topics• Identified student strengths as well as areas for improvement; guided students accordingly to ensure development and effective learning

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  University of New Haven

  Oct 2022 - now

  - Working with professional staff to develop, plan, facilitate, and assess DEI training - Advocating for marginalized students and groups in the community by referring students to resources - Assisting in conflict resolution, problem-solving, and crisis management related to DEIAB issues - Dedicating two hours weekly to actively promoting awareness of DEI values within the Myatt Center - Monthly event programming- Engaging in campus wide planning related to the DEIAB initiatives with the Myatt Center - Representing the Myatt Center at major university events. Show less

  • Diversity peer educator

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Senator

    Oct 2022 - Aug 2023