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Maren Jensen

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2x

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Classics
  • Coffee
  • Ethics
  • Food And Eating
  • Hiking And Backpacking
  • Swimming
  • History
  • Horseback Riding
  • Latin
  • Origami
  • Painting and Studio Art
  • Philosophy
  • Reading
  • Spending Time With Friends and Family
  • Theology and Religious Studies
  • Volunteering
  • Tutoring
  • Exploring Nature And Being Outside
  • Teaching

Reading

  • Classics

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

My name is Maren, and I am a dental hygiene student and parent of three children in Texas. I am a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and passed the Dental Assisting National Board in 2023 to become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) presented me with the Merit Scholar Award in 2023. Currently, I am a tutor for my college's Dental Assisting program and a barista on the weekend. In the spring of 2022, I was awarded "Outstanding Dedication to Community Service" by my college. I am the Community Service Chair for my National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) chapter and have organized two volunteer events during the 2023 spring semester. I served as Treasurer for my campus Student Government Association for two consecutive terms. As treasurer, I organized free financial literacy workshops for my peers. I am an inducted member of Phi Theta Kappa (member of the All-Texas Academic Team), the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), and NSLS honor societies. During my time in my program, I served as class president of our American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) Student Chapter. As a hygienist, I plan to serve my community by volunteering when I can give care to those in need. I have volunteered with a community dental clinic in Houston as an RDA, HISD giving oral hygiene presentations to young children, and with Remote Area Medical (RAM) International as an RDA. My long-term goal is to earn a Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management or Dental Hygiene.

Education

Houston Community College

Associate's degree program

2023 – 2025

Majors:
  • Biology, General

Houston Community College

Associate's degree program

2022 – 2023

Majors:
  • Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

Houston Community College

Associate's degree program

2021 – 2023

Majors:
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Texas Woman's University, University of New Mexico-Main Campus, Clayton State University, Georgia Highlands College, Tyler Junior College, Wichita State University
Majors of interest:
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Health and Medical Administrative Services, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities, Public Health
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Tutor

    Education · Houston Community College

    Jan 2024 – Present

  • Shift Lead

    Consumer Services · Dutch Bros Coffee

    Jan 2022 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Higher Education
Dream career goals:
Dental Hygienist working in Public Health
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
Maren Jensen Student Profile | Bold.org