Keemia Shariati graduated from UCLA with a BS in Biochemistry and then attended the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC; she is both a Bruin and Trojan at heart. Although she spent her college years in Los Angeles, the Bay Area has always been home for her, so she is really excited to be back in her hometown of Walnut Creek and to continue building upon her knowledge and clinical skills at UCSF. During her pre-dental and dental school days, she helped establish and co-manage Dentists on Wheels, a non-profit organization based in Pittsburg, CA that provides free dental services and access to community resources to uninsured adults in and around Contra Costa County. As an NHSC scholar, she is super passionate about serving the underserved, including those with complex healthcare needs and various socioeconomic barriers. In her free time, Keemia enjoy reading, hiking, being a huge foodie, snorkeling, kayaking, hanging out with friends and family, and traveling around the globe.
