College of Health Sciences 2020 Commencement

Midwestern University Tomorrow’s Healthcare Team

College of Health Sciences 2020 Commencement

Midwestern University • Downers Grove Campus Friday, the Twenty-Second of May, Two Thousand and Twenty

1 Officers and Administrators of Midwestern University

Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer

Gregory J. Gaus Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Joshua C. Baker, O.D., M.S. Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Optometry, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Education

Theresa Welch Fossum, D.V.M., M.S., Ph.D., DACVS Vice President of Research and Strategic Initiatives

Karen D. Johnson, Ph.D. Vice President, University Relations

Mary W.L. Lee, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCP Vice President, Special Assistant to the President

Dean P. Malone, M.B.A. Vice President, Finance

Angela L. Marty, M.A., PHR Vice President, Human Resources and Administration

Barbara L. McCloud, J.D., M.B.A. Vice President and General Counsel

Dennis J. Paulson, Ph.D. Retiring Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Education

Kathleen N. Player, Ed.D., M.S.N., M.B.A., M.S.C. Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Medical and Health Sciences Education, and Vice President, Clinic Operations

Kyle H. Ramsey, Ph.D. Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Dental and Graduate Studies Education

2 Officers and Administrators of Midwestern University

Thomas A. Boyle, D.O., M.B.A., FACOEP, FACEP Dean, College of Osteopathic

Mitchell R. Emerson, Ph.D. Dean, Chicago College of Pharmacy and Dean, College of Pharmacy-Glendale

Alicia E. Feis, O.D. Dean, College of Optometry

Thomas K. Graves, D.V.M., Ph.D., DACVIM Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine

Harold J. Haering Jr., D.M.D. Dean, College of Dental Medicine–

Lori A. Kemper, D.O., M.S., FACOFP Dean, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

Ross J. Kosinski, Ph.D. Dean of Students and Director of Community Outreach, Downers Grove and Glendale Campuses

Fred D. Romano, Ph.D., FASAHP Dean, College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove Campus

Jacquelyn M. Smith, Ph.D. Dean, College of Health Sciences, Glendale Campus

P. Bradford Smith, D.D.S. Dean, College of Dental Medicine–Arizona

Melissa A. Suckow, O.D., FAAO Dean, Chicago College of Optometry

Yir Gloria Yueh, Ph.D. Dean, College of Graduate Studies, Downers Grove and Glendale Campuses

3 Order of Ceremony

Opening Music Pomp and Circumstance by E. Elgar

Welcome Address Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer

Health Sciences Oath Fred D. Romano, Ph.D., FASAHP Dean, College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove Campus

Presentation of Graduates Dr. Romano

Conferral of Degrees Dr. Goeppinger

Announcement of Names Physical Therapy Program Sarah A. Keller, PT, DPT, NCS Co-Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy Program Glen S. Cotton, O.T.D., OTR/L, HPCS Assistant Professor

Speech-Language Pathology Program Kimberly S. Hoffer, M.A., CCC-SLP Director of Clinical Education and Associate Professor

President’s Presentation of Midwestern University Coin Honoring Our Military Graduates

Student Remarks Lauren Buchner Luca Class of 2020 President, Occupational Therapy Program

Closing Remarks Dr. Goeppinger

Benediction Dr. Goeppinger

4 Order of Ceremony

Opening Music Pomp and Circumstance by E. Elgar

Welcome Address Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer

Health Sciences Oath Fred D. Romano, Ph.D., FASAHP Dean, College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove Campus

Presentation of Graduates Dr. Romano

Conferral of Degrees Dr. Goeppinger

Announcement of Names Physical Therapy Program Sarah A. Keller, PT, DPT, NCS Co-Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy Program Glen S. Cotton, O.T.D., OTR/L, HPCS Assistant Professor

Speech-Language Pathology Program Kimberly S. Hoffer, M.A., CCC-SLP Director of Clinical Education and Associate Professor

President’s Presentation of Midwestern University Coin Honoring Our Military Graduates

Student Remarks Lauren Buchner Luca Class of 2020 President, Occupational Therapy Program

Closing Remarks Dr. Goeppinger

Benediction Dr. Goeppinger

Please share your family hooding photos, and well wishes to your class at the following Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CHSILCommencement2020/​ #CHSILGrad2020 #MWUGrad2020

5 College of Health Sciences Class of 2020

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Nathan Baratta Jason Earl Gall Wheaton, IL Channahon, IL Jack Robert Barber Ali Nicole Graham Kenosha, WI Omaha, NE Kailey Becker Mary Grassano Naperville, IL Chicago, IL Michelle Rose Bentkowski Jada Victoria Cymone Green Frankfort, IL Joliet, IL Karlie Kathleen Bless Keriann Elizabeth Groen Arlington Heights, IL Sugar Grove, IL Anna Marie Bonnot Bradley Michael Henning Bonnots Mill, MO Hanover Park, IL Erika Lauren Breseman Marisa Marie Hope Downers Grove, IL Racine, WI Jesse Scott Carroll Matthew Kang Tempe, AZ Buffalo Grove, IL Sarah E. Cho Christian David Kennedy Rolling Meadows, IL Niles, IL Melina Mary Clark Katelyn Nicole Konow St. Louis, MO Chicago, IL Serena Kristin Considine Joseph Mitchell Kountz Chicago, IL Schererville, IN Catherine Ann Conte Amanda Lee Marsh Elmwood Park, IL Marion, IL Shaily Desai Allison Mochizuki Des Plaines, IL Western Springs, IL Rebecca Dobrich Michael Mommsen Mokena, IL Darien, IL Angela Christine Ferruzza Aliya Diane Murray Carol Stream, IL Oak Lawn, IL Trenton Craig Fogelson Jillian Murray Flagstaff, AZ Chicago, IL

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Jennifer Opalecky Shelby Lynne Stone Orland Park, IL Batavia, IL Jason Earl Gall Danielle Lee Petty Rebecca Nicole Szubert Channahon, IL Calumet City, IL Tinley Park, IL Ali Nicole Graham Justin Phillips Sarah Lorraine Thompson Omaha, NE O’Fallon, IL Canton, MI Mary Grassano Samantha Doss Pusateri Shelby Rae Toennies Chicago, IL Eagle River, WI New Baden, IL Jada Victoria Cymone Green Lindsay Nicole Rabin Ryan Douglas Towns Joliet, IL Riverwoods, IL West Bloomfield, MI Keriann Elizabeth Groen Shannon Marie Rayhons Danielle Theresa Treuthardt Sugar Grove, IL Altoona, IA Argyle, WI Bradley Michael Henning Stephanie Elizabeth Richardson Lindsay Marie Tyree Hanover Park, IL Oak Park, IL St. Charles, MO Marisa Marie Hope Caroline Roberts Ikemsinachi Chukwudi Ukeka Racine, WI Plainfield, IL Bellwood, IL Matthew Kang Patrycia Robison Jordan Vandyck Buffalo Grove, IL Lake Villa, IL Crystal Lake, IL Christian David Kennedy Meghan Schneider Eric Peter Wight Niles, IL Lake Geneva, WI George Town, Cayman Islands Katelyn Nicole Konow Kelly Skorczewski Annie Wenchun Xiong Chicago, IL Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg, IL Joseph Mitchell Kountz Leah Snyder Schererville, IN Independence, IA Amanda Lee Marsh Marion, IL Allison Mochizuki Western Springs, IL Michael Mommsen Physical Therapy Awards Darien, IL Kailey Becker Karlie Kathleen Bless Leah Snyder Aliya Diane Murray Dean’s Achievement Award Community Service Award Community Service Award Oak Lawn, IL Melina Mary Clark Jada Victoria Cymone Green Jillian Murray Professional Service Award Professional Service Award Chicago, IL

7 College of Health Sciences Class of 2020

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Haley Nicole Babb Valerie Kaye Jochems Zionsville, IN Pella, IA Anna Marie Bieschke Katherine Irene Kantner Carol Stream, IL Chicago, IL Madeline Margaret Blaha Sara Marie Kopera Naperville, IL Orland Park, IL Luka Jaimon Chemmachel Lindsey Marie Lhotka Darien, IL Lake Villa, IL Theresa Rose Christopher Allyson Mae Loris Bartlett, IL Fox Lake, IL Brian Richard Creeron Lauren Buchner Luca Hoffman Estates, IL Sugar Grove, IL Paige Millet DeBoer Antonio Clemente Mazza Clarendon Hills, IL Highwood, IL Jacob Ditsch Lindsay Marie McIlwain Belvidere, IL Gahanna, OH Melissa Arlene Donegan Emily Suzanne Miller Hanover Park, IL Naperville, IL Alyssia Evans Kristin Leona Monical Oak Park, IL St. Paul, MN Megan Margaret Finn Sarah Emilie Mulhall Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Oak Lawn, IL Northbrook, IL Ciara Fitzpatrick Cassidy Lynn O’Connell Hermitage, PA Chicago, IL Rachel Elizabeth Gascoigne Caitlyn Nicole Orawiec Dixon, IL Beach Park, IL Anna Karen Guittar Marquie Renée Price Lincoln, NE Plainfield, IL Courtney Elizabeth Gura Taylor Quella Bartlett, IL Knox, IN Elizabeth Ellen Hassett Arielle Ramirez Burr Ridge, IL Chicago, IL Elizabeth Rose Hein Michelle Samansky Chicago, IL Oak Lawn, IL Christine Huebner Hope Louise Schmidt Forest Park, IL McHenry, IL

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Doctor of Occupational Therapy Hilary Servatius Abraham Varughese Salinas, CA Glenview, IL Valerie Kaye Jochems Mallory Siska Marissa Anne Vavra Pella, IA Chicago, IL Darien, IL Katherine Irene Kantner Summer Brook Smith George Curtis Von Behren Chicago, IL Garden City, MI Charleston, IL Sara Marie Kopera Mia Christina St. Clair Robin Wenzel Orland Park, IL Chicago, IL Woodstock, IL Lindsey Marie Lhotka Luisa Tovar Emily Anne Zgoda Lake Villa, IL Berwyn, IL Wyandotte, MI Allyson Mae Loris Fox Lake, IL Lauren Buchner Luca Sugar Grove, IL Occupational Therapy Awards

Antonio Clemente Mazza Rachel Elizabeth Gascoigne Sara Marie Kopera Kristin Leona Monical Highwood, IL Dean’s Achievement Award Faculty Award Faculty Award

Lindsay Marie McIlwain Marquie Renée Price Lauren Buchner Luca Gahanna, OH Faculty Award Faculty Award Emily Suzanne Miller Naperville, IL Kristin Leona Monical St. Paul, MN Sarah Emilie Mulhall Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Northbrook, IL

Cassidy Lynn O’Connell Ashley Ainsley Jessica Briel Chicago, IL Streator, IL Lisle, IL Caitlyn Nicole Orawiec Sabahat Fatima Ali Nicholas J. Caruso, III Beach Park, IL Downers Grove, IL Westchester, IL Marquie Renée Price Claire Allison Katherine Caulfield Plainfield, IL Orland Park, IL Chicago, IL Taylor Quella Melanie Rebekah Asman Jason Ryan Chalker Knox, IN Sterling Heights, MI Glendale Heights, IL Arielle Ramirez Edith Ayala Dena Victoria Cortopassi Chicago, IL Oswego, IL Wheaton, IL Michelle Samansky Tomei Ball Hannah Elizabeth Croci Oak Lawn, IL Glen Ellyn, IL Wheaton, IL Hope Louise Schmidt Lauren Danielle Bergquist Laurina Christine Fontana McHenry, IL Bartlett, IL Chicago, IL

9 College of Health Sciences Class of 2020

Maura Ganser Nicolle Alexandria Puzzella Tinley Park, IL Fishers, IN Cassidy Green Brianna Renee Rychlec Bolingbrook, IL Woodridge, IL Christina Marie Guimond Natalya Schleebs Niles, IL Naperville, IL Melissa Gunderson Emily Sienkiewicz Mokena, IL Hoffman Estates, IL Haley Wynne Jones Megan Nicole Stermetz Darien, IL Carol Stream, IL Bridget Krahl Izabella Swider Chicago, IL Niles, IL Alison Eileen McAndrew Rachel Trostle Chicago, IL Villa Park, IL Paula Alexa Mikosz Elise Marie Verleye Hickory Hills, IL Livonia, MI Mackenzie Lee Morgan Taylor Anne Vorel Glenview, IL Elmhurst, IL Colleen M. Mulcrone Erin Ward Glendale Heights, IL Elmhurst, IL Danielle Murphy Jessica Watkins Lombard, IL Lake Zurich, IL Tanja Noren Delona Welch Forest Park, IL Indianapolis, IN Summer Marcel O’Gradney Emily Christine Witham Park Ridge, IL North Muskegon, MI Danielle Leigh Oeverman Karolina Zarebczan Grand Rapids, MI Justice, IL Leslie Ann Platz Redlands, CA Alyssa Nicole Pressley Downers Grove, IL

Speech-Language Pathology Awards

Tomei Ball Delona Welch Tomei Ball Dean’s Achievement Award Professional Service Award Leadership Award

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Nicolle Alexandria Puzzella Fishers, IN Brianna Renee Rychlec Health Sciences Oath Woodridge, IL As I embark upon my career as a healthcare professional, Natalya Schleebs Naperville, IL I pledge to abide by the following precepts: Emily Sienkiewicz Hoffman Estates, IL I will dedicate myself to the highest standards of patient care and biomedical research; Megan Nicole Stermetz Carol Stream, IL I will strive to advance scientific knowledge and expand humankind’s Izabella Swider understanding of illness, disease, and health; Niles, IL Rachel Trostle I will accept responsibility only for those matters for which I am Villa Park, IL competent, maintain the trust expected of a healthcare professional, Elise Marie Verleye and never take advantage of the patient-provider relationship; Livonia, MI Taylor Anne Vorel I will respect the patient’s right to privacy; Elmhurst, IL I will embrace the diversity of my patients and my colleagues and Erin Ward Elmhurst, IL treat all people with respect; Jessica Watkins Lake Zurich, IL I will value the knowledge and wisdom of the healthcare professionals who have taught me and endeavor to contribute to the traditions Delona Welch Indianapolis, IN of my profession; Emily Christine Witham I will recognize my weaknesses and strengths and strive to develop North Muskegon, MI those qualities that will earn the respect of my patients, my colleagues, Karolina Zarebczan my family and myself; and Justice, IL I will continue this learning throughout all the days of my life.

11 Academic Regalia and Processional Gown The gown is the cornerstone of the academic costume that has its origins in 12th and 13th century Europe, a period when universities were being formed. Today, Midwestern University follows guidelines established by the American Council on Education. All graduates wear black gowns, with the front panels of the doctoral gown trimmed in black velvet. Each sleeve of the doctoral gown is adorned with three bars of black velvet with bell-shaped wrist ends. The master’s gown is unadorned, with the wrist ends of the sleeve open oblongs that extend beyond the hand.

Chicago College of College of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine–Illinois Osteopathic Medicine Occupational Therapy Program Discipline Color: Lilac Discipline Color: Kelly Green Discipline Color: Sage Green Liner Color: Navy Liner Color: Black Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold Chevron Color: Gold Chevron Color: Gold Chicago College of Optometry Chicago College of Pharmacy College of Health Sciences Discipline Color: Seafoam Discipline Color: Olive Clinical Psychology Program Liner Color: Navy Liner Color: Light Purple Discipline Color: Gold Chevron Color: Gold Chevron Color: White Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold College of Graduate Studies College of Health Sciences Biomedical Sciences Program Physician Assistant Program College of Health Sciences Discipline Color: Gold Discipline Color: Gold Speech-Language Pathology Program Liner Color: Navy Liner Color: Navy Discipline Color: Crimson Chevron Color: Gold Chevron Color: Gold Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold College of Health Sciences Physical Therapy Program Discipline Color: Teal Blue Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold

Presidential Medallion The official symbol of authority of the office of the President of Midwestern University is the presidential medallion. Worn around the neck of the President at all University commencements, the medallion, imprinted with the University seal, is attached to a chain of office featuring tiles with the names of all nine leaders of MWU and its Founding College. The 24-karat gold-plated medallion and its chain were originally crafted in 1988 for the inauguration of the first President of the newly established Midwestern University. A new medallion was crafted in 1995 for the inauguration of Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., the ninth University President, featuring the seal of Midwestern University on the obverse. In 2003, a new University seal was created, which still retains elements of the 1995 redesign, namely, the Bell Tower, representing the focal point of the Downers Grove Campus; the Staff of Asclepius, the symbol of the medical profession; Trees, symbols of learning with branches representing the many educational opportunities available at MWU; and the Date of 1900, the year the first college of the University was founded. Engraved on the nine golden tiles that comprise the 36-inch chain are the names of the current President and her eight notable predecessors.

Midwestern University Coins A custom minted coin is a military tradition to recognize achievement, create incentive, improve safety, or show appreciation for duty, dedication, or a job well done. Midwestern University proudly presents graduates who are in the military or entering the military following graduation with a coin to honor their service to our country.

12 History of Midwestern University

Midwestern University has a proud and impressive history. Founded in 1900 as the American College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery by J. Martin Littlejohn, Ph.D., D.O., M.D. (1865–1947), the organization was incorporated in Chicago, Illinois, to train physicians in a not-for-profit environment.

Dr. Littlejohn hired talented faculty that enabled the College to establish a reputation as a leader in medical education, research, and clinical practice. The early faculty mentored their students in the art and science of osteopathic medicine while teaching surgery, the principles and practices of osteopathic medicine, anatomy, and basic science.

The growth of the osteopathic college is intertwined with that of the osteopathic medical profession itself. Ever since 1874 when a country doctor, , announced his new theory of treating patients and began the first college in 1892, the profession has grown in reputation and acceptance around the country and international settings.

The Downers Grove Campus was purchased in 1986, and the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine moved from its prior home in Hyde Park, Illinois, to this western suburb of Illinois. Following the relocation of the College, the Board of Trustees voted to begin the development of new academic programs within the health sciences. The Chicago College of Pharmacy began in 1991, and the College of Health Sciences began in 1992. In 1993, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved a single educational mission for the institution, and Midwestern University emerged. In 2009, the College of Dental Medicine–Illinois began. In 2014, the Chicago College of Optometry was founded, and in 2018, the College of Graduate Studies began. The Downers Grove Campus, located on 105 acres, has buildings that include academic classrooms, laboratories, a state-of-the-art library and auditorium building, and student housing. The Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic was established in 2013 and includes the Dental Institute, a Family Medicine Practice, the Speech-Language Institute, the Physical Therapy Institute, the Eye Institute, and other health services designed to meet a wide range of healthcare needs.

The Glendale Campus was established in 1995 when the Board of Trustees approved the purchase of land and the building of a new campus in Arizona. The Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine was founded in 1995, the College of Health Sciences in 1996, the College of Pharmacy–Glendale in 1998, the College of Dental Medicine–Arizona in 2006, the Arizona College of Optometry in 2008, the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012, and the College of Graduate Studies in 2018. The campus has seen rapid growth in the number of buildings, academic programs, faculty, staff, and students. The Glendale Campus, located on 156 acres, has buildings that provide for academic classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories, and student housing. Five Midwestern University Clinics provide quality care for the community: the Multispecialty Clinic, which opened in 2007; the Dental Institute and the Eye Institute, which opened in 2010; the Animal Health Institute—comprised of the Companion Animal Clinic (opened 2014), Equine and Bovine Center (opened 2015), and Diagnostic Pathology Center (opened 2016); and the Therapy Institute, which opened in 2020.

Midwestern University is still governed by the strong principles of the founding administration and faculty. An independent, not-for-profit corporation organized primarily to provide graduate and postgraduate education in the health sciences, the University is dedicated to the education and development of its students, faculty, and staff in an environment that encourages learning and personal development. Midwestern University Tomorrow’s Healthcare Team Downers Grove Campus 555 31st Street | Downers Grove, IL 60515 www.midwestern.edu