Kayla Jones
College of Dentistry A native Memphian, Jones is an alumna of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she was an active varsity tennis player and team captain. During her summers, Jones participated in UTHSC’s Tennessee Institute for Pre-Professionals (TIP) program, which she credits for guiding her toward pursuing a career in dentistry. In May 2016, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in chemistry. After college, Jones gained experience working in the science field for a year before applying to the UTHSC College of Dentistry. During that time, she became involved with the Determined to be a Doctor Someday program, founded by UTHSC College of Dentistry alumna Christina Rosenthal, DDS, MPH. As a volunteer, Jones mentored many pre-dental minority students in the Memphis area. Throughout her time at UTHSC, Jones has demonstrated leadership through her involvement with student organizations and the community. In 2019, she served as the secretary for BSA. She was also the community service chair for the Student National Dental Association, where she led many public service efforts, including health fairs, food drives, and book fairs. In addition, she served as the social media chair for the Student National Dental Association. Upon graduation, Jones plans to be an associate at a dental practice in Memphis, where she can continue to mentor and support students in Memphis, who aspire to be health care professionals.
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