Dr. Stella Faria received her Bachelor of Science degree, graduating summa cum laude with a major in Biology, from Allen University (Columbia, SC) in 2010. In May 2014, she earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Indiana University School of Dentistry (Indianapolis, IN) where as a student, she was involved in leadership roles both as Secretary of the American Association of Public Health Dentistry- Student Chapter and Class Representative of the Student Professionalism & Ethics Association.