Lauren E. Kuhn, DMD
Education: Medical University of South Carolina Post-graduate Endodontics--M.S.D. Candidate, 2019
Harvard School of Dental Medicine--D.M.D., Class of 2017
Gonzaga University--B.S. in Biology, Class of 2013
J.M. Weatherwax High School--Valedictorian, Class of 2009
Passions: Empowering Women through Education
Teaching High School, College, and Graduate Schools Students
Developing Creative Solutions for Community Challenges
Scholastic Honors:
- Gerald Shklar Memorial Award for Academic Excellence and Demonstrated Talents in the Arts
- American Student Dental Association Award of Excellence for the Harvard School of Dental Medicine
- Coca-Cola Scholar, Miss America Academic Award, Toyota Scholar, Dr. Pepper Scholar
- Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) National Scholarship
- Junior Class Top GPA for the Class of 2013 (1,300 students) at Gonzaga University
- Biology Department Award at Gonzaga University
Leadership Roles:
- Resident Expert Advisory Committee Member for the American Association of Endodontists
- Harvard Medical School Society Representative, American Student Dental Assoc. Legislative Liaison
- Funded and rebuilt a home for an elderly, disabled woman in partnership with Rebuilding Together
- Massachusetts Dental Society Committee on Public Affairs (2015-2016) and Governmental Affairs (2016-2017) voting member
- Gonzaga University Class Senator, High School Senior Class President
Accomplishments:
- Lobbied on Capitol Hill for student loan debt reduction
- PEO (Philanthropic Education Organization) member—since February 2010—and state convention speaker
- Collected 12,000+ books for underprivileged children through a self-initiated program
Interesting Facts:
- Studied Abroad in Zambia, Botswana, Uganda, Japan and Turkey for Three Months
- Performed in Carnegie Hall
- Featured on ESPN as a national finalist for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Awards
- Owner of a hard hat, as a 3-year employee of a heavy machinery business