Dr. Mitra Mogharabi Ardehali is a practicing dentist, educator, and philanthropist with a deep commitment to advancing women’s causes. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from UCLA where she also pursued her undergraduate studies in Microbiology. With over three decades of dedicated service, Dr. Mogharabi has been a faculty member at UCLA School of Dentistry, where she has taught both clinical and didactic sections of dental medicine. Her expertise extends to licensure examinations for out-of-state and foreign graduate dentists, reflecting her passion for dental education. Additionally, she has moderated and led panels for aspiring and current dental students, as well as fellow faculty members.

Currently, Dr. Mogharabi serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of Counselors at UCLA School of Dentistry. From 2014 to 2019, she was the Chair of the West Coast Parent Council at Barnard College, Columbia University, a role she took on while her daughters attended the college. In 2017, she also chaired the Barnard Gala in Los Angeles, significantly contributing to the support of women in STEM.

In her community, Dr. Mogharabi has been an active Board member of the Brentwood Park Property Owners Association since 2014. She resides in Brentwood with her husband, Dr. Abbas Ardehali, and their two daughters.