Commencement Tuesday, May 26, 2020 | Wednesday, May 27, 2020

About Touro University California

Touro University California (TUC) is a Jewish nonprofit, independent graduate institution of higher learning that was founded in 1997 on three Judaic values: social justice, the pursuit of knowledge, and service to humanity. TUC’s vision is to be a place of inspirational teaching and scholarship, transformative leadership, and exemplary service.

Today, the university is organized into three colleges: the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the College of Pharmacy, and the College of Education and Health Sciences. Home to over 1,500 students, TUC is deeply committed to its mission of offering distinguished professional programs in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, public health, nursing, and education. The TUC learning experience is student-centered, enriched by research and scholarship, and prepares professionals for rewarding lives in service to others both locally and around the globe.

Touro College and University System

Touro University California is part of the Touro College and University System (TCUS), which is comprised of non-profit institutions of higher and professional education. • Touro College was established in 1970 with the mission to educate, to serve, to perpetuate, and to enrich the historic Jewish tradition of tolerance and dignity. Created as an independent institution that would support and strengthen the Jewish community, Touro has remained steadfast in its commitment to Jewish continuity and more broadly, to humankind. • Approximately 19,000 students are currently enrolled in TCUS schools and divisions. The system has 30 schools with branch campuses in the New York area, as well as programs in Chicago, California, Nevada, Moscow, Israel, and Berlin. • Touro University California and its Nevada branch campus, as well as Touro College Los Angeles and Touro University Worldwide, are separately accredited institutions within the Touro College and University System.

History of the Campus

Touro University California faces the Napa River on historic Mare Island where in 1854, the first permanent Navy installation on the West Coast was established. Naval operations at that time insured the flow of gold and U.S. mail to and across Panama and protected American whalers in the South Pacific. Under the leadership of Commander David G. Farragut, Mare Island began a long history of shipbuilding. The first U.S. warship built on the West Coast was launched at Mare Island in 1859, and the first dry-dock on the West Coast was completed in 1891. The Mare Island Base Hospital, a National Historic Landmark, was constructed in 1899 on the foundation of an even older Navy hospital. The only U.S. battleship ever built on the West Coast, the Californian, was launched from here in 1919. Other historic milestones include the building of a platform on the vessel Pennsylvania, which permitted the first carrier landing of an airplane, and converting the Navy’s first vessel to run on oil rather than coal. During World War II, Mare Island produced almost 400 vessels and in 1958 launched the first of 17 nuclear submarines.

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1 Congratulations Graduates!

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Touro University California’s Spring 2020 Commencement. On behalf of the entire university leadership team and our faculty and staff, we are thrilled to have you here remotely for this wonderful celebration.

I offer a special welcome and thank you to the family and friends of our graduates. They could not have completed this journey without your steadfast support.

Graduates—your commencement marks a pivotal and important day for you, Touro, and most of all, the communities and people that you will go on to serve. Today, after persevering through long days of studying, lectures, and labs while learning at the side of our expert faculty and community partners, you can walk with your head held high as well-prepared professionals in your field.

You will be joining a distinguished group of alumni who are outstanding doctors, pharmacists, educators, physician assistants, nurses, family nurse practitioners, public health practitioners, and health science professionals. You are now fully prepared to meet the same challenges and make an import impact on those that look to you for help and counsel. As the newest alumni of the university, I encourage you to remain closely connected to Touro University California. You are now the leaders and mentors for future generations of Touro students.

Congratulations on your achievement under the most challenging of circumstances. Now, more than ever your skills and training will be an essential asset to your patients, communities and your world.

Shelley Berkley CEO and Senior Provost Touro Western Division

Touro University California Graduates of 2020, your commitment to social justice has created transformational changes in our community even in the midst of a pandemic. Your service at the Student- Run Free Clinic and on the MOBEC has provided access to healthcare and given patients the tools they need to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Many of you have served in communities across the globe to create and implement meaningful public health interventions. The educators among you have applied evidence-based strategies to your classrooms so that your students will thrive in a world that is different from the one in which you yourselves grew up.

In your final year, you stood up to the challenge of COVID-19 that has altered the way we live. You responded with grace in the call to shelter-in-place to protect the most vulnerable members of our community. You have continued to serve by supporting our communities and each other in the midst of great challenges from sewing masks, to caring for the homeless, to staffing drive through testing centers, and providing remote education for K-12 students. Today you stand ready to meet our community’s most essential needs in an unprecedented time.

Every one of you has been changed by your time at Touro University California. Use your experience to live a life of great impact while continually upholding these values: respect for the inherent value and dignity of each individual, acceptance and appreciation of diversity, and compassion and service to society. We, your faculty and staff, know you will continue to create positive change in our world.

Sarah Sweitzer Provost and Chief Academic Officer Touro University California

2 College of Pharmacy Tuesday, May 26, 2020 | 10:00 a.m.

PROCESSIONAL Bruce Chrisp Music

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Bruce Chrisp Music

INVOCATION Rabbi Elchonon Tenenbaum

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Rae Matsumoto, PhD Dean of the College of Pharmacy

WELCOME Alan Kadish, MD President, Touro College and University System & New York Medical College

Shelley Berkley, JD Chief Executive Officer and Senior Provost of Touro University Western Division

Sarah Sweitzer, PhD Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Touro University California

RECOGNITION OF FACULTY AND STAFF Rae Matsumoto, PhD

CLASS OF 2020 STUDENT SPEAKER Tony Lotte, PharmD

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Daniel Ford, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Residency Program Director, NorthBay Healthcare

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Sarah Sweitzer, PhD

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES

DOCTOR OF PHARMACY

READING OF NAMES Eric Ip, PharmD, APh, BCPS, CSCS, CDE, FCSHP Laura Baumgartner, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

HOODING OF GRADUATES Keith Yoshizuka, PharmD, MBA, JD, FCSHP Lauren Roller, PharmD, BCCCP

RECITATION OF THE PHARMACIST OATH Debra Sasaki-Hill, PharmD, Associate Dean of Clinical and Professional Affairs

CLASS OF 2017 ALUMNI SPEAKER Katrina Zywiec, PharmD, BCPS

BLOWING OF SHOFAR Rabbi Elchonon Tenenbaum

CONGRATULATIONS AND CLOSING Rae Matsumoto, PhD

RECESSIONAL Bruce Chrisp Music

3 College of Pharmacy The Touro University California College of Pharmacy was founded in 2005 and achieved full accreditation with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) when it graduated its first Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) class of 61 students in June 2009. It is fully accredited through 2023. The PharmD program is unique in the nation in that it provides two full years of advanced pharmacy practice experiences. Students are offered a variety of clinical practice and management opportunities in their final two years. Our PharmD program graduates students that are well-prepared to provide clinical services in community pharmacies, hospitals, clinics and new healthcare models of practice. Students also have the option to select research and academic experiences that hone their skills in research methodology and academic endeavors. Our international group of 45 pharmacy faculty is committed to supporting student learning, community and professional service, research and scholarship, and have a strong record of partnering with research programs in California and elsewhere to generate new knowledge. Over the years, our PharmD graduates have been selected for competitive pharmacy positions, pharmacy residency programs, research fellowship programs, and graduate/professional programs in business, law, public health and healthcare all across the United States. We are dedicated to maintaining a supportive relationship with our alumni as they pursue their careers and are extremely proud of the 98 Doctors of Pharmacy being presented today.

Doctor of Pharmacy Class of 2020 Undergraduate Degree Hometown Roua Aboukhadijeh * B.S. Pharmaceutical Science Corona CA Dustin Adams * B.S. Mechanical Engineering Oakland CA Brianna Nemesia Aguirre B.S. Biological Sciences San Jose CA Karla Aguirre B.S. Nutritional Biochemistry Stockton CA Runa Akahoshi * ¥ B.S. Human Biology Rosemead CA Anna Akiyama B.S. Economics Daegu S.Korea Shams Al-Rawi B.S. Pharmacy and Medical Science Walnut Creek CA Samantha Antonio B.S. Biochemistry/Chemistry West Covina CA Amir Asadollahi B.S Biological Sciences Shiraz Fars, Iran Chelane Au B.S. Pharmacological Chemistry Millbrae CA Lola Bae B.A. Human Development Fullerton CA Katelyn Baker B.S. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Modesto CA Ketan Batta B.S. General Biology Livingston CA Carlos Bejarano B.S. Immunology and Microbiology Rio Vista CA Xuan Bi * B.S. Biological Sciences San Jose CA Nathaniel Calloway ɫ Ƌ Bryan Chiem ɫ B.S. Public Health Long Beach CA Christina Choy * B.S. Molecular Cell Biology Walnut Creek CA Katelyn Dang B.S. Biological Sciences San Jose CA Minh Dang ¥ B.S. Biological Sciences Milpitas CA Derrick Dorsey * Modesto CA Zeynab Durrani B.S. Biochemistry San Jose CA Jenny Ear ¥ B.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences Sacramento CA Ahmad Ghobadi B.S. Biological Sciences Modesto CA Megan Handel B.A. Chemistry Visalia CA Hoa Hang B.S. Chemistry San Jose CA 4 Doctor of Pharmacy Class of 2020

Fatima Ester Hernandez B.S. Biomedical Sciences/Minor in Criminology El Paso TX Jeff Hsiao B.A. Biology Menifee CA Andy Huang B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology Arcadia CA Jimmy Huang ¥ B.S. Biological Sciences Sacramento CA Michelle Huang ¥ B.S. Pharmaceutical Chemistry San Francisco CA Manpreet Kaur * ¥ B.A. Molecular and Cell Biology Oakley CA Heeju Kim B.A. Biology Santa Clarita CA Patrina Kim B.S. Biological Sciences Santa Clara CA Jane Kug Diamond Bar CA Gyntech Kuk ɫ B.S. Chemistry Garden Grove CA Eric Lai * B.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences Fremont CA Megan Lauzon * B.S. Microbiology Fairfield CA Jada Le B.S Chemistry Tustin CA Adam Lin B.S. Biochemistry Tustin CA Julie Liu B.S. Biology Reno NV Jacob Long ɫ B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Sacramento CA Tony Lotte * ¥ B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Stockton CA Christie Lowe B.S. Physiology Pacifica CA Jevons Lui * Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Castro Valley CA Fu Sang Luk B.S. Biomedical Engineering Hong Kong China Jimmy Ly * ¥ B.S. Chemistry/Minor in Asian Languages San Jose CA Veronica Madrigal B.S. Biology Fremont CA Joyce Manipis * B.A. Psychology-Cognitive Sciences Chino CA Jordon Mar Victor Mendoza B.S. Biochemistry Placentia CA Erika Montoya B.S. Chemistry Simi Valley CA Stefanie Navarro B.S. Genetics Fremont CA Sadaf Nawabi B.A. Political Science Los Angeles CA Aileen Nguyen B.S. Public Health Sciences Yorba Linda CA Diana Nguyen ¥ B.A. Molecular and Cell Biology San Francisco CA Hang Nguyen B.A. Biochemistry San Rafael CA Jesse Nguyen B.S. Chemistry Long Beach CA Julia Nguyen ɫ ¥ B.S. Biochemistry/Minor in Math San Jose CA Uyen Nguyen Anaheim CA Jonathan Nguyen Trinh ¥ B.S. Biology Seal Beach CA Miri Nissan B.A. Chemistry Turlock CA Bryan Okereke B.S. Chemistry Gardena CA Tatiana Ouabo ¥ B.S. Biochemistry and B.A. Chemistry Antioch CA

5 Doctor of Pharmacy Class of 2020

Rachel Peng Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology Millbrae CA Tishzly Resuello ɫ B.A. Biology Vallejo CA Hannah Roque B.A. Sociology San Jose CA Radha Sampley * ¥ B.S. Health Science Elk Grove CA Navjot Samra B.A. Economics Manteca CA Anna San B.S. Biological Sciences Sacramento CA Tania Sandhu ¥ B.A. Psychology Selma CA Tsav Saykhu B.S. Biology/Minor in Theatre Rancho Cordova CA Jasmeet Singh * ¥ B.S. Biological Sciences Elk Grove CA Joseph Sinnott B.S. Business Administration Torrance CA Pauline Srioudom B.S. Biology Tracy CA Liu Sui B.S. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Sacramento CA Kam Chu Tam B.S. Clinical Nutrition San Francisco CA Suzie Taylor B.A. Medical Artistry Toms River NJ Lorna Thai B.S. Biology Fresno CA B.A. French, Linguistics, Spanish & Portuguese/ Rafael Toribio Minor Latin Amer. Studies San Diego CA Ranim Touma B.S. Pharmacological Chemistry San Diego CA Hung Tran Modesto CA Thuong Tran B.S. Biology/Minor Chemistry Hayward CA Crystal Trang * B.S. Biochemistry and Cell Biology San Jose CA Emil Urbano Biochemistry Tracy CA Ana Uribe B.S. Biological Sciences with Human Emphasis Morgan Hill CA Justin Vallarta * B.S. Biological Sciences Vallejo CA B.S. Biology/Emphasis in Neurobiology, Ernesto Vigil Physiology and Behavior Bakersfield CA Joyce Wong B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology American Canyon CA Teresa Woo B.S. Chemistry/Emphasis in Biochemistry San Francisco CA Bobby Wu * ¥ B.S. Biochemistry Los Angeles CA Tenzin Yangchen Cynthia Yee B.S. Biology Vancouver Br. Columbia Chun Sum Yeung * B.S. Psychology Santa Rosa CA Denise Yeung ɫ B.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences San Francisco CA Caleb Yu B.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences Castro Valley CA Ivy Yu * B.S. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Daly City CA Bailey Yuan ¥ B.S. Applied Mathematics and Chemistry El Monte CA

* Member of Rho Chi, Pharmacy Academic Honor Society ¥ Member of Phi Lambda Sigma, National Pharmacy Leadership Society ɫ Dual-Degree Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Public Health Ƌ Diabetes Certificate

6 College of Education and Health Sciences On December 1, 2010, the College of Education and College of Health Sciences merged into a single entity now known as the College of Education and Health Sciences. Within this college are the Graduate School of Education, the Joint Physician Assistant & Master of Public Health Program (MSPAS/MPH), the Public Health Program, and the School of Nursing.

Graduate School of Education

Founded in 2004 to meet the need for high quality educators in the local community, the Graduate School of Education’s (GSOE) mission is to promote equitable, diverse and inclusive education while preparing and supporting the development of innovative, culturally responsive educators who serve, lead, and teach with integrity. Our four Master of Arts in Education degrees and three Master of Education degrees cultivate teacher leaders through inquiry-based action research conducted in local school districts. Each degree culminates with the completion of a research thesis or project in which the candidate investigates a local challenge, delves into a research cycle informed by the educational research literature, and then reports those findings back to their schools or districts. The GSOE also offers credentials (licenses) approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing in elementary, secondary, and special education teaching along with school administration. Alumni serve in local schools as teachers, principals, teacher-leaders, and administrators and live Touro’s mission by making a positive impact in their schools and communities.

The Public Health Program

The Touro University California Public Health Program is dedicated to reducing health disparities in local and global communities with an unwavering focus on social justice. The program’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of local and global communities through education, service, and research, with a focus on underserved populations. This mission is achieved through a program of study that combines a broad public health base with further specialization in one of three areas: Community Action for Health, Global Health, and Health Equity & Criminal Justice. The Public Health Program offers an independent Master of Public Health (MPH), an integrated Joint MSPAS/MPH as well as dual degree options for students in the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the College of Pharmacy. We have newly expanded our dual degree program to include students in the College of Osteopathic Medicine at our sister campus Touro University Nevada. The Public Health Program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Joint Physician Assistant & Master of Public Health Program

Through the integration of the Physician Assistant (PA) and Public Health disciplines, the Joint Program graduates PAs who understand the link between an individual’s health and the surrounding physical and socio-cultural environment. Founded in January 2003, and available only at Touro University California, the 33-month Joint Program has a unique, integrated curriculum resulting in all graduates earning both a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and a Master of Public Health. The mission of the Joint Program is to increase access to care for under-resourced populations by educating excellent PAs from these communities or individuals with a demonstrated interest in serving these communities. The PA Program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

School of Nursing

The School of Nursing is proud to contribute to healthcare in the region with the graduation of these Master’s and Doctoral-prepared nurses. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program ushered in the first cohort in 2014 and admits students who are graduates of Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs. MSN Graduates are eligible for national certification as Clinical Nurse Leaders and are positioned to be the transformational nursing leaders of the future to meet the needs of the complex and rapidly evolving health care environment. The Doctor of Nursing Practice/Family Nurse Practitioner graduates are eligible for national certification as Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) and will increase the number of primary care providers in the region. To address a national health crisis, the focus of the FNP program is on primary care and the prevention and management of patients with diabetes across their lifespans.

7 College of Education & Health Sciences Tuesday, May 26, 2020 | 7:00 p.m.

PROCESSIONAL Bruce Chrisp Music

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Bruce Chrisp Music

INVOCATION Rabbi Elchonon Tenenbaum

WELCOME Lisa May Norton, EdD Dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences

INTRODUCTION OF THE PLATFORM PARTY & GUESTS Lisa May Norton, EdD

REMARKS FROM TOURO COLLEGE Alan Kadish, MD President, Touro College and University System & New York Medical College

REMARKS FROM THE SENIOR PROVOST Shelley Berkley, JD Chief Executive Officer and Senior Provost of Touro University Western Division

REMARKS FROM THE PROVOST Sarah Sweitzer, PhD Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Touro University California

RECOGNITION OF FACULTY & STAFF Lisa May Norton, EdD

CLASS OF 2020 STUDENT SPEAKERS Reagan Sanez, Master of Science in Nursing School of Nursing

Lisa Marie Smith, Master of Education Graduate School of Education

Yvette Alcalá Hernández, Master of Public Health Public Health Program

Sadia Chohan, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and Master of Public Health Joint Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and Master of Public Health

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Sarah Sweitzer, PhD

PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIAL AND DEGREE CANDIDATES

SCHOOL OF NURSING DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE AND MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Terrye Moore-Harper, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CNL Interim Assistant Dean and Interim Director of the School of Nursing

READING OF NAMES Doctor of Nursing Practice Terrye Moore-Harper, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CNL

HOODING OF GRADUATES Doctor of Nursing Practice Ann Stoltz, PhD, RN, CNL and Julian Gallegos, PhD, MBA, RN, FNP-BC, CNL

READING OF NAMES Master of Science in Nursing Terrye Moore-Harper, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CNL

8 College of Education & Health Sciences Sunday, May 26, 2020 | 7:00 p.m.

HOODING OF GRADUATES Master of Science in Nursing Kathleen Hahn, MSN, RN, CPNP, CNL and Margaret Pay, MSN, RN, PHN, CNL

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING CREDENTIALS MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION, MASTER OF EDUCATION Louise Santiago, PhD Assistant Dean and Director of Graduate School of Education

READING OF NAMES Administrative and Teaching Credentials, Master of Arts in Education and Master of Education Pamela Redmond, EdD

HOODING OF GRADUATES Master of Arts in Education and Master of Education Linda Haymes, PhD

PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH, DUAL DEGREE MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND DOCTOR OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE, DUAL DEGREE MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND DOCTOR OF PHARMACY Gayle Cummings, PsyD, MPH Assistant Dean and Director of Public Health Program

READING OF NAMES Sahai Burrowes, PhD, MALD and Carly Strouse, DrPH

HOODING OF GRADUATES Nemesia Kelly, MPH and Trina Mackie, PhD

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES PROGRAM JOINT MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES AND MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM Grace Landel, MEd, PA-C Assistant Dean and Director of Physician Assistant Studies Program

READING OF NAMES Joy Dugan, DHS, MSPAS, MPH, PA-C and Michelle Wolfe, MD

HOODING OF GRADUATES Josie Hunt, MSPAS, MPH, PA-C and Darcie Larimore-Arenas, MPAS, MPH, PA-C

INTRODUCTION OF GRADUATES Lisa May Norton, EdD

RECITATION OF THE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OATH Grace Landel, MEd, PA-C Assistant Dean and Director of Physician Assistant Studies Program

UNITED STATES UNIFORMED SERVICES OATH OF OFFICE Jacob Larson, MSPAS, MPH and Nicole Termonfils, MSPAS, MPH

BLOWING OF SHOFAR Rabbi Elchonon Tenenbaum

CONGRATULATIONS AND CLOSING Lisa May Norton, EdD

RECESSIONAL Recorded Music

9 Doctor of Nursing Practice Class of 2020 Amandeep Kaur Lindsay Jeanne Newton-Fogarty John Laurie MacKenzie Kyle O’Hara Master of Science in Nursing Class of 2020 Roshanne Aveo Michelle Ladringan Goddess Biclar Ciela Marie Nocum Michelle Binkley Nicole Perez Natashia Blas Sabrina Phommavongsa Queenie Cabigas Davie Jazz Quimsing Vivian Chu Sompathana Ramireza Chanthasone Cruz Harley Rebaja Lana Gleckman Minette Rillon Nancy Gonzalez Trujillo Lexis Rivers April Marie Guther Reagan Sanez Ryan Pilones Gutierrez Johannah Sentenn Lauren M. Guyton Rubina Smith Chase Harper Cierra Soto Shantay Hudson Jennifer Talens Crystal Marie Humphrey Elena Thomas Melissa Jabonero Sirada Weekly Administrative and Teaching Credentials Brittany Adams Elizabeth A. Hall Monika Adhye Angelina Noemi Hernandez Jacob Alacrcon-Young Angela M. Higdon Rocelyn Arevalo Kelly Huang Jared M. Austin Cara L. Huttinger Latora Baldridge Jennifer Jimenez-Payne Marni Beaumont Holly Johnson Karen Begg Marisa A. Kaluza Brandon Beiner Lawren Keaton Leilani D. Bell Rebecca L. Kenner Miguel Benitez Barreto Brian Khoury Karen J. Bower Turjanis Dante Lapez Zarena Brown Elisa Lara Jamie K. Buckner-Bridges Quy Le James Buesher Ma Veronica Liwanag Brad Burzynski Janice Lubin John D. Call Maria G. Macias Saavedra Blanca Carrillo Shawn Mansager Kaeileigh Cameron Erica L. Mayer Jacklyn Carmona Alixe Mayers Freddy Emmanuel Castro Susan M. Moehlenbrock Delaney Chapman Magda T. Morant Juanisha Cox Michelle Morrison Morgan Cruz Gregoire Krista L. Nichols Grady J. Cummings Heather Oja James L. Dennis Luis Perez Francisco Diaz Kelsey A. Petithomme Rosa Dimas Amber Lindsey Phelps Jennifer Dudley Tamara M. Potier Natalie Gabrielle DuMont Li Quesada Phillip Richard Eddy James Quinn Ana M. Farina Katherine E. Rae Toni Rose B. Feliciano Maria T. Ramos Yoo Rachelle Garrett Danesha Randolph Sarah Katherine Gauger Matthew Reynolds Andrew Goff Evangeline Richeson Christine Gross Samantha Ricker 10 Administrative and Teaching Credentials Carmen Rivera Krista B. Smith Nakaren Rodriguez Stephanie Solberg Michelle Ruiz Krista R. Tate Robert Ruth Andrea Taylor Toni Salcido-Henry Ashley N. Taylor Richard Salvatto Aaron Toliver Lindsay Sander Lynda J. Tuttle Bergner Daniel M. Satake Gregory White Kathleen Schroeder Shawna N. Whitestine Lashante Scott Sylvia D. Whitson Jeffrey Scott Benjamin Wilson Keith J. Sedgley Haley C. Wood-Burdick Benjamin Seelye Ross B. Yarlott Tracee A. Sims Daniel Zanipatin

Master of Arts in Education Class of 2020 Miguel A. Benitez Barreto Amanda C. Millett Kaeleigh R. Cameron Danielle Molinari Freddy Emmanuel Castro Alec Mutter Angelica L. Castro Cendejas Amber Lindsey Phelps Lisa A. Delorefice Chanfin Saetern Earl Anthony Joseph III Samantha J. Sanchez Lawren Keaton Lashante H. Scott Sara J. Laudonia Katherine M. Shaffer Adam Levine Robert I. Simmons Kelsey Loe Tracee A. Sims Daniel E. Martinez Nathan Wilkens Sarah E. Miller Shannon E. Yates

Master of Education Class of 2020 Karen Begg Joel Kriner Zarena Brown Dante Lapez James Buesher Elisa Lara Megan Burton Krista Loper Brad Burzynski Julie L. Lovie Evrim D. Cakir Matthew E. Manning Jacklyn Carmona Katherine Martin Blanca Carrillo Caitlin M. Mitchell John Paul M. Castillo Michele J. Morrison Jose Cerda Tracy Judith Moskowite Delaney P. Chapman Melissa Newman Florencia Chavez Heather A. Oja Nicole Nguyen Chhin Jennifer C. Perkins Grady J. Cummings Maria T. Ramos Yoo Brandon C. Dejesus Danesha G. Randolph Phillip Richard Eddy Robert Ruth Natasha D. Engering-Ward Sergio Sanchez Martinez Kirsten Fouquet Jona D. Sandau Rafael Garcia Avila Karling Skoglund Teresa D. Giner Jeremy Smith Catalina J. Goldstein Lisa Marie Smith Morgan Ashly Cruz Gregoire Alexis Stepney Angela M. Higdon David Strole Shawna Hoxie Andrea Taylor Rebecca L. Kenner Aaron O. Toliver Sarah Michelle Knapp Lorena M. Vera Monica D. Knecht Gregory J. White Patrick Knoblauch Golden Demetrius Williams 11 Master of Public Health Class of 2020 Yvette Alcalá Hernández Matthew Menzel Musselman Lucy Aldridge Sadaf Azada Nawabi Nathaniel Calloway Justin Nguyen Bryan Chiem Julia Nguyen Michelle Garber-Talamo Doh Joon Park Jessi Hill Tishzly Resuello Janis Ho Rafael Toribio Ry Joachim Roman Roque Valentina Aileen Kelly Tatiana Tam James Victor Cariño Kimpo Mennen Gashaw Tefferi Arielle Kirk Amy Kia Vang Gyntech Paul Kuk Latasha Washington Jacob Long Denise Yeung Maxwell Marino Claudia Lorraine Young Desiree Garcia Miranda

Joint Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and Master of Public Health Class of 2020 Madina Aschrafnia Annie Liu Catalina Bautista Jazmine Mayfield Catherine Berdellans Ashley McCoy Sajjad Bidar Alexander McKean Tramanh Tami Bui Jasmine Esmerald Morataya Stephanie Carpenter Leslie Nguyen * Erin Casey Tiffany Nguyen Marcus Chen Kelcey Noriko Nishihara Sadia Chohan Megha Patel Cindy Ha Young Chung Rosalyn Helen Perry Sydney M. Cutchon * Kathy Phan Kimberly Erin Esgate Poonam Rai Agueda Espinoza Andrea Ramirez Geni Garcia Clifford Sargento Michael Anthony Giles Nicole Termonfils Brittany Hart * Lisa Topiol Justin Holiwell Amy Ngoc Anh Tran Sahar Johnson Calvin Tran Fardowsa Idris Victoria Trang Debie Lam Don Truong Lawrence Lam Margarita Vincent Jacob Larson Jessica Vue Jennifer Lau * Adrianne Wong Julie Lee Jamie Yu Eva Chen Liang

* Diabetes Certificate

12 College of Osteopathic Medicine Wednesday, May 27, 2020 | 10:00 a.m.

PROCESSIONAL Bruce Chrisp Music

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Bruce Chrisp Music

INVOCATION Rabbi Elchonon Tenenbaum

WELCOME Alan Kadish, MD Shelley Berkley, JD Sarah Sweitzer, PhD Michael Clearfield, DO, President of Touro Chief Executive Officer Provost and Chief MACOI, FACP College and University and Senior Provost of Academic Officer of Touro Dean of the College of System & New York Touro University University California Osteopathic Medicine Medical College Western Division

INTRODUCTION OF THE PLATFORM PARTY Michael Clearfield, DO, MACOI, FACP

DEAN’S RECOGNITION AWARD Mr. John Ngoi

CLASS OF 2020 STUDENT SPEAKER Roman Roque, College of Osteopathic Medicine

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Alan Kadish, MD President, Touro College and University System & New York Medical College

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Sarah Sweitzer, PhD

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES

DOCTOR OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

READING OF NAMES Walter Hartwig, PhD and Geetika Sengupta, MD

HOODING OF GRADUATES Athena Lin, PhD and Tami Hendriksz, DO, FACOP, FAAP

RECITATION OF THE OSTEOPATHIC OATH Jeffrey Zwerin, DO

RECITATION OF THE COMMISSIONING OATH Army First Lieutenant Richard Jong Hyun Nho

ALUMNI WELCOME Tami Hendriksz, DO, FACOP, FAAP

DESCRIPTION AND BLOWING OF THE SHOFAR Rabbi Elchonon Tenenbaum and Bruce Silverman, MS

CONGRATULATIONS AND CLOSING Michael Clearfield, DO, MACOI, FACP

RECESSIONAL Bruce Chrisp Music

13 College of Osteopathic Medicine Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine California (“TUCOM”), founded in 1996, moved from San Francisco in 1999 to its current location, now occupying 44 acres on the historic Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, California. Since the inaugural class of 1997, TUCOM graduates are practicing throughout the United States and globally, from large urban cores to rural enclaves and serve honorably in all branches of the United States military and public health services. The mission of TUCOM is to prepare students to become outstanding osteopathic physicians who uphold the values, philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine. These fundamental tenets emphasize the care of the whole individual and promote wellness of our diverse communities. TUCOM is distinguished by an innovative, student- centered, systems-based curriculum with robust educational outcomes. The traditional four-year medical school education includes threads that emphasize global and public health, osteopathic manipulative medicine, obesity, hand-held ultrasonagraphy, interprofessionalism, and empathy. Clinical, basic science and translational research, funded by a variety of sources including the National Institutes of Health, enrich the knowledge base of medicine and is foundational to our educational mission. The vision of Touro University - inspirational teaching and scholarship, transformative leadership and exemplary service - are not just goals, but a reality lived each day by our students, staff and faculty.

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2020

Names Residency Location Arrowhead Regional Medical Center - Alya Ahmad Obstetrics - Gynecology Colton, CA University of Louisville School of Medicine - Lucy Aldridge (4) Pediatrics Louisville, KY

Rachit Anand Internal Medicine St. Mary's Medical Center - San Francisco, CA

Zachary Anderson (2) Family Medicine Kaiser Permanente - Santa Rosa, CA

Brandon Ang Pediatrics Valley Children's Healthcare - Madera, CA

Omeed Atefi(6) Family Medicine John Muir Health - Walnut Creek, CA

Rameen Atefi(6) Internal Medicine UC San Francisco - Fresno, CA

Sarah Ayala Family Medicine Central WA Family Medicine - Ellensburg, WA

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Madeline Bach (6) Obstetrics - Gynecology Houston - Houston, TX

Agnieszka Bar Emergency Medicine Swedish Covenant Hospital - Chicago, IL St. Joseph's Medical Center - Stockton, CA and Ripika Bedi Transitional Year and University of Arizona College of Medicine - Anesthesiology Tucson, AZ Sarah Benke Pediatrics Valley Children's Healthcare - Madera, CA

Harman Bhullar Internal Medicine Loma Linda University - Loma Linda, CA

University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Sruthi Bonda Internal Medicine Medicine - Las Vegas, NV

Kelsey Buehler (6) Psychiatry UC San Francisco - Fresno, CA

Caroline Bui Internal Medicine Riverside Community Hospital - Riverside, CA

Nyssa Burdick General Surgery Naval Medical Center Portsmouth - Norfolk, VA

University of Texas Medical School - Robert Burns Anesthesiology Houston, TX 14 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2020

Family Health Centers of San Diego - Lucas Burton Family Medicine San Diego, CA

Jenna Carlson (6) Internal Medicine Scripps Mercy Hospital - San Diego, CA

Andy Chan Internal Medicine Scripps Mercy Hospital - San Diego, CA

University of Southern California - Daisy Chan (6) Pediatrics Los Angeles, CA Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical David Chen Family Medicine Center - Northridge, CA Alameda Health System - Highland Hospital - Jenna Chen Internal Medicine Oakland, CA

Sarah Choi Internal Medicine Legacy Emanuel/Good Samaritan - Portland, OR

Dylan Clabaugh Family Medicine Darnall Army Medical Center - Ft. Hood, TX

Emergency Medicine/ Julie Clemmensen Osteopathic Medicine St. Barnabas Hospital - Bronx, NY

Christopher Co General Surgery Riverside Community Hospital - Riverside, CA

Adventist Health White Memorial - Thien-Kim Co Internal Medicine Los Angeles, CA St. Petersburg General Hospital - Jonas Cohen Family Medicine Saint Petersburg, Fl University of Oklahoma College of Medicine - Bradley Cox (6) Surgery - Preliminary Tulsa, OK

Joshua Cullen Neurology Albany Medical Center - Albany, NY

Community Memorial Health System - James Daly Internal Medicine Ventura, CA

Jack Wayland Davis, II Psychiatry Tripler Army Military Center - Honolulu, HI

Alameda Health System - Highland Hospital - Julie Ding Internal Medicine Oakland, CA Henry Ford Macomb Hospital - Clinton Christina Dolores Internal Medicine Township, MI Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Julia Eicher Family Medicine New York, NY Preliminary Year in Internal Westchester Medical Center - Valhalla, NY Danielle Emmet (2) Medicine and Physical Medicine and Columbia-Cornell New York Presbyterian and Rehabilitation Hospital - New York, NY Spectrum Health/Michigan State University - Peter Fong Internal Medicine Grand Rapids, MI New York - Presbyterian Hospital Brooklyn Brendan Freeman Emergency Medicine Methodist Hospital - Brooklyn, NY

Michelle Garber-Talamo (4) Psychiatry Loma Linda University - Redlands, CA Sky Ridge Medical Center: HealthONE - Deren Goker Internal Medicine Lone Tree, CO

Haiyan Guo Anesthesiology Kaweah Delta Health Care District - Visalia, CA

Sampson Regional Medical Center: Campbell Yasmin Hadian Transitional Year Program University - Clinton, NC Kaweah Delta Health Care District - Visalia, CA Gregory Herting Transitional Year Program and and Oklahoma State University Center for Health Radiology - Diagnostic Science - Tulsa, OK

Jessi Hill (4) Emergency Medicine Kaweah Delta Health Care District - Visalia, CA

Mari Ho

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Kimberly Hower (1) Family Medicine Kaiser Permanente - Santa Rosa, CA

Kevin Hsu Family Medicine PIH Health Hospital - Downey, CA

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital - Hiroe Hu Psychiatry Washington, DC Sunrise Health GME Consortium - Rodger Hurst Family Medicine Las Vegas, NV University Hospitals Osteopathic Consortium - Vincent Huynh Emergency Medicine St. John Medical Center - Westlake, OH

Selene Jamall Neurology Loma Linda University - Loma Linda, CA

Samuel Ji Internal Medicine UC Irvine Medical Center - Orange, CA

Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Annie Jia Family Medicine Center - Northridge, CA Transitional Year Program and TaeGun Jin Physical Medicine and Hemet Valley Medical Center - Hemet, CA and Rehabilitation Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI Riverside University Health Systems - Arash Karimi Afshar Family Medicine Moreno Valley, CA Eastern Connecticut Health Network - Thomas Kim Family Medicine Manchester, CT

Young Kim Pediatrics Kaiser Permanente - Oakland, CA

Oregon Health and Science University - Ethan Kimball Emergency Medicine Portland, OR Infant and Children’s Hospital of Brooklyn at James Victor Kimpo (3) (4) Pediatrics - Primary Maimonides Medical Center - New York, NY HCA Healthcare/ USF Morsani GME - Arielle Kirk (4) Medicine - Preliminary Trinity, FL Riverside University Health System - Adam Kreutzer Orthopaedic Surgery Moreno Valley, CA

Kshma Kulkarni (6) (12) Family Medicine Methodist Health System - Dallas, TX

Daniel La Surgery - Preliminary Valley Health System - NV

Megan Ladd (6) Surgery - Preliminary Presence St. Joseph Hospital - IL

Hobart Lai Internal Medicine Kern Medical Center - Bakersfield, CA

Adventist Health White Memorial - Xue Lei Lai Internal Medicine Los Angeles, CA Sunrise Health GME Consortium - Ian Weng Lam Family Medicine Las Vegas, NV

Elaine Lee (7) Family Medicine Natividad Medical Center - Salinas, CA

Kelsey Lee Family Medicine Kaiser Permanente - Los Angeles, CA

Carmin Liang Family Medicine Mercy Medical Center - Merced, CA

Gagan Singh Malhi Family Medicine Ocean Medical Center - Brick, NJ

Riverside University Health System - Maxwell Marino (4) Neurological Surgery Moreno Valley, CA University of Southern California - Jasmine Massoumi Pediatrics Los Angeles, CA Alameda Health System - Highland Hospital - Adam Mortimer (9) Medicine - Primary Oakland, CA

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Arisa Mototake Family Medicine Valley Consortium - Modesto, CA

Rachel Mueller Family Medicine Ventura County Medical Center - Ventura, CA

Oregon Health and Science University - Rachael Mullin (3) Pediatrics Portland, OR

Preston Mundhenke Internal Medicine Mercy Hospital - St. Louis, MO

Matthew Menzel Musselman (1) (4) Family Medicine Natividad Medical Center - Salinas, CA Vivian Ngo Internal Medicine University of Texas HSC - San Antonio, TX

Andrew Nguyen Family Medicine Adventist Health Glendale - Glendale, CA

Justin Nguyen (4) Richmond University Medical Center - Tiffany Nguyen Obstetrics - Gynecology Staten Island, NY

Richard Jong Hyun Nho (11) Emergency Medicine Kaweah Delta Health Care District - Visalia, CA Zucker School of Medicine - Derek Ochi Internal Medicine Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital - New York, NY Anesthesiology/ University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals - Jason Oliver Clinical Base Year Seattle, WA

Joseph Pansius Emergency Medicine Medical College of Georgia - Augusta, GA

St. Louis University School of Medicine - Rohun Patel Internal Medicine St. Louis, MO

Sanket Patel Family Medicine Peak Vista FM Program - Colorado Springs, CO

Angela Pflugrath Pediatrics Valley Children's Healthcare - Madera, CA

Tucson Hospitals Medical Education - Brandon Pike Pediatrics Tucson, AZ

Helena Prieto (2) Psychiatry Arnot Ogden Medical Center - Elmira, NY Zucker School of Medicine - Northwell Staten Milton Rahman Emergency Medicine Island University - Staten Island, NY Marian Regional Medical Center - Anthony Reyes Family Medicine Santa Maria, CA

Roman Roque * (4) Psychiatry UC San Francisco - Fresno, CA

Blake Rosenthal Pediatrics Children's Hospital - Oakland, CA

HMH - Palisades Medical Center - Severija Saladziute General Surgery North Bergen, NJ

Abhishek Saluja Anesthesiology Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit, MI

Arveen Sangkula Family Medicine Kaiser Permanente - Fontana, CA

Medical College Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals - Aakash Saxena (6) Anesthesiology Milwaukee, WI

Veronica Scavo (8) Neurology Maine Medical Center - Portland, ME

Lucille Schiffman Psychiatry Aurora HealthONE - Lone Tree, CO

Paul Shiu Internal Medicine St. Joseph's Medical Center - Stockton, CA

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Community Memorial Health System - Tatevik Simavorian Internal Medicine Ventura, CA

Jaspreet Singh Family Medicine Sutter Health - Sacramento, CA

Surgery-Preliminary and UC San Francisco - East Bay - Oakland, CA and Sheena Song Ophthalmology St. John’s Episcopal Hospital - New York Alameda Health System - Highland Hospital - Janani Sridharan Medicine-Primary Oakland, CA HCA Healthcare/USF Morsani GME - Blake Adam Stroh Transitional Year Program and Medical Center - Bradenton, FL and Sunrise Radiology - Diagnostic Health GME Consortium - Las Vegas, NV Aaron Surbaugh Family Medicine David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, CA

Tatiana Tam (4) Internal Medicine UC Riverside School of Medicine - Riverside, CA University of Arizona College of Medicine - Joseph Teng Internal Medicine Phoenix, AZ

Sara Tong (6) Family Medicine Kaiser Permanente - Fontana, CA

Raveena Toor (6) Psychiatry Loma Linda University - Redlands, CA University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Kyaw Min Tun Internal Medicine Medicine - Las Vegas, NV University of Connecticut School of Medicine - Lucas Versland Internal Medicine - Primary Care Farmington, CT

Zhengran Wang Internal Medicine UC Riverside School of Medicine - Riverside, CA

Cook County Health and Hospitals System - Catherine Weir Internal Medicine Chicago, IL University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine - McKenzie Wilson Psychiatry Reno, NV

Wing Ken Wong Internal Medicine St. Mary's Medical Center - San Francisco, CA

SUNY Upstate Medical University - Jarred Worthy Emergency Medicine Syracuse, NY

Adrian Yabut Anesthesiology Kaweah Delta Health Care District - Visalia, CA

Riverside University Health System - Riceley Yan Family Medicine Moreno Valley, CA

Bronte Yang Family Medicine Valley Consortium - Modesto, CA

Diana Yang Neurology Harbor-UCLA Medical Center - Torrance, CA

Jihun Yeo Internal Medicine University of Hawaii - Honolulu, HI

Oregon Health & Science University - Jihyun Yun Surgery - Preliminary Portland, OR

Yaswanraj Yuvaraj (6) Internal Medicine Palmetto General Hospital - Hialeah, FL Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Ruixuan (Jenny) Zhang Family Medicine Center - Northridge, CA University of Connecticut School of Medicine - Michelle Zur (10) Internal Medicine Farmington, CT

(1) Primary Care Department Predoctoral Teaching Fellowship (8) Outstanding OMM Student Award (2) Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Predoctoral Teaching Fellowship (9) Outstanding DO Student Award (3) Pediatrics Distinguished Student Award (10) Bernard I. Zeliger Leadership/Service Award (4) Dual-Degree Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Master of Public Health (11) Recitation of the Commissioning Oath (5) COM Student Doctor of the Year (12) Diabetes Certificate (6) Global Health Pathway Certificate * Student Speaker (7) Outstanding Student in Basic Sciences Award 18 Masters of Science in Medical Health Sciences Wednesday, May 27, 2020 | 3:30 p.m. The Masters of Science in the Medical Health Sciences (MSMHS) is a one-year program designed to enrich a student’s academic knowledge base as well as to strengthen a prospective medical student’s credentials for admission to medical school. This one-year program consists of a rigorous graduate curriculum in the basic medical sciences and a semester long research internship course. The curriculum consists of courses in all areas of basic sciences: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Physiology, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, and Immunology and Microbiology. The content and rigor of these courses will be similar to medical school and will therefore offer students a sense of the challenges of a medical school curriculum. In addition to spring semester coursework, students participate in a research internship in the spring semester with one of the faculty. This internship culminates in an oral and written presentation. Students have a broad range of research areas to choose from, including drug design for HIV, microbiology, ion channels, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, neuronal development, obesity, public health, osteopathic manipulation, and educational research. After completion of the program, a student has increased his/her basic medical science knowledge base, has been fully engaged in a research project, and has a much stronger application to medical school.

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM INVOCATION Rabbi Elchonon Tenenbaum WELCOME Alan Miller, PhD, Program Director Alan Kadish, MD Shelley Berkley, JD Sarah Sweitzer, PhD Michael Clearfield, DO, President of Touro Chief Executive Officer Provost and Chief MACOI, FACP College and University and Senior Provost of Academic Officer of Touro Dean of the College of System & New York Touro University University California Osteopathic Medicine Medical College Western Division

CLASS OF 2020 STUDENT SPEAKERS Haneef Muhammad & Umar Saeed CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Sarah Sweitzer, PhD PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES Ted Wong, PhD, Barbara Puder, PhD, Greg Gayer, PhD and David Eliot, PhD REMARKS Ted Wong, PhD, Assistant Program Director CLOSING REMARKS Alan Miller, PhD DESCRIPTION AND BLOWING OF THE SHOFAR Rabbi Elchonon Tenenbaum and Bruce Silverman, MS

Masters of Science in Medical Health Sciences Class of 2020 Rehman Afraz Emily Fisher Kundan Malik Sana Saeed Jazlyn Aleman Avleen Gill Silva Malkhassian Parmis Sahrapima Andrew Antos Nicholas Gozzarelli Mary Masek Marina Salama Jenelle Atwood Rachel Hieb Leonid Minasyan Seerat Sekhon Ramandeep Bains Lyly Huynh Taara Momeni Ladan Shaie Dulguun Bayardorj Ramen Kanda Quetzal Moreno Kylie Shukur Taofiq Bello Chetiwe Kapila Haneef Muhammad Jagmeet Singh Kevin Ray Calvelo Prabhteg Khalsa Alicia Peppard Caitlin Smith Felipe Cataquiz Sukaynah Khetani Chi Pham Jacob-Anthony Spinelli Alvin Chen Lalita Kondubhatla Pooja Prasad Jenny Tran Gurshaun Clar Vineel Kumar Yevgeniya Rabinovich Chalisar Vasnarungruengkul Cristian Contreras Jena Lacy Anjalee Raman Yvonne Vigil- Calderon Kaitlyn Crooker Jaimme Lee Cesar Ramirez Regina Woo Maria Ferrer Valerie Lew Umar Saeed Andrue Zaharris 19 The Osteopathic Oath

I do hereby affirm my loyalty to the profession I am about to enter.

I will be mindful always of my great responsibility to preserve the health and the life of my patients, to retain their confidence and respect both as a physician and a friend who will guard their secrets with scrupulous honor and fidelity, to perform faithfully my professional duties, to employ only those recognized methods of treatment consistent with good judgment and with my skill and ability, keeping in mind always nature’s laws and the body’s inherent capacity for recovery.

I will be ever vigilant in aiding in the general welfare of the community, sustaining its laws and institutions, not engaging in those practices which will in any way bring shame or discredit upon myself or my profession. I will give no drugs for deadly purposes to any person, though it may be asked of me.

I will endeavor to work in accord with my colleagues in a spirit of progressive cooperation and never by word or by act cast imputations upon them or their rightful practices.

I will look with respect and esteem upon all those who have taught me my art. To my college I will be loyal and strive always for its best interests and for the interests of the students who will come after me. I will be ever alert to further the application of basic biologic truths to the healing arts and to develop the principles of osteopathic medicine which were first enunciated by Andrew Taylor Still.

In the presence of this gathering I bind myself to my oath.

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I pledge to perform the following duties with honesty and dedication: I will hold as my primary responsibility the health, safety, welfare and dignity of all human beings. I will uphold the tenets of patient autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence and justice. I will recognize and promote the value of diversity. I will treat equally all persons who seek my care. I will hold in confidence the information shared in the course of practicing medicine. I will assess my personal capabilities and limitations, striving always to improve my medical practice. I will actively seek to expand my knowledge and skills, keeping abreast of advances in medicine. I will work with other members of the health care team to provide compassionate and effective care of patients. I will use my knowledge and experience to contribute to an improved community. I will respect my professional relationship with the physician. I will share and expand knowledge within the profession. These duties are pledged with sincerity and upon my honor.

The Pharmacist Oath

I promise to devote myself to a lifetime of service to others through the profession of pharmacy. In fulfilling this vow: I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of human suffering my primary concerns. I will apply my knowledge, experience, and skills to the best of my ability to assure optimal outcomes for my patients. I will respect and protect all personal and health information entrusted to me. I will accept the lifelong obligation to improve my professional knowledge and competence. I will hold myself and my colleagues to the highest principles of our profession’s moral, ethical, and legal conduct. I will embrace and advocate changes that improve patient care. I will utilize my knowledge, skills, experiences, and values to prepare the next generation of pharmacists. I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.

Commissioning Oath

I (state your full name) Having been appointed Captain/Lieutenant in the United States Armed Forces do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support and defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same, that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter, so help me God.

21 Yvette Alcala Hernandez, Master of Public Health Public Health Program, College of Education & Health Sciences Yvette Alcala Hernandez was born and raised in Oakland surrounded by a tight-knit family and community. She received her BA in Integrative Biology and Gender & Women’s Studies from UC Berkeley. Yvette was the inaugural recipient of Touro’s Jim O’Connor LGBTQ Diversity Scholarship for her work promoting inclusive health education. As a public health student, Yvette contributed to projects focused on her ‘heart work’ doing research for Solano HEALS, a coalition promoting health equity for Black infants and their families, and through her capstone project evaluating the toxicity of nonylphenols. Yvette views healthcare through an intersectional lens and is an advocate for reproductive justice.

Sadia Chohan, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and Master of Public Health Joint MSPAS/MPH Program, College of Education & Health Sciences Sadia was born in Canada to immigrant parents before relocating to California. Her passion for humanitarian work began in high school, where she spent most of her weekends organizing clothing and food drives. Her passion and drive continued on at UC Irvine where she worked as a full-time medical assistant while earning her bachelor’s degree. While at UCI, Sadia received several philanthropic awards, including Humanitarian of The Year awarded at UCLA and A Leader for Change Award awarded by The Islamic Center of Orange County. While reinforcing her love for medicine and philanthropy here at Touro, Sadia also enjoys good food and strategy board games.

Tony Lotte, Doctor of Pharmacy College of Pharmacy Tony Lotte is the current Vice President of the Rho-Chi honor society and has served as the president of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy. In 2012, he earned an undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UC Davis. Prior to pharmacy school, he worked in the sales and marketing industry for four years. When he is not studying or on rotations, he enjoys the company of his family, friends, and his two dogs. Currently, he is an intern pharmacist at Sutter Health and CVS Health. His career goals include pursuing a PGY-1 residency in the ambulatory care setting.

Haneef Muhammad, Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine Haneef Muhammad was raised in Fort Washington, Maryland, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2016. After graduating, he worked as a residential counselor for Southern Maryland Vocational Services, where he provided direct support to adults with psychosocial disabilities. During this time, he also volunteered for the Greater Chesapeake Disaster Mental Health Group, providing disaster mental health services to over 100 displaced families. In 2019, Haneef enrolled in Touro’s Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences. His goal is to become a practicing osteopathic physician with a focus on serving underprivileged communities.

Roman Roque, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine College of Osteopathic Medicine Roman Christopher Roque was born in the Philippines, moved to San Jose, CA, and calls the Bay Area home. Prior to medical school, he worked as a Behavior Therapist and Autism Special Day Class Teaching Assistant. At Touro, he served as class and student body president, founding member of the wellness, resilience, and mindfulness committee, and grant writer for Vallejo People’s Garden. His interests include psychiatry, public health, humanity x spirituality, and organizational leadership. He enjoys wine and hanging out. Hit him up if you ever want to hang out over wine.

Reagan V. Sanez, Master of Science in Nursing School of Nursing, College of Education & Health Sciences Reagan V. Sanez is originally from the Philippine Islands and came to the United States at an early age. After graduating from Unitek College, Reagan pursued a career in nursing. He entered the Touro University California School of Nursing’s Associate Degree in Nursing/ Master’s of Science in Nursing Program in the fall of 2019 and worked as a clinical instructor with Licensed Vocational Nursing Students while matriculating through the program. His capstone project focused on the use of classical music as an alternative pain management approach for cancer patients.

Lisa Marie Smith, Master of Education Graduate School of Education, College of Education & Health Sciences Lisa Marie grew up in the Napa Valley where she currently works as a secondary special education teacher and tran- sition program instructor. Lisa Marie received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Special Education and a minor in History from Pacific Lutheran University in Washington. She began her teach- ing career working with deaf and hard of hearing students. Lisa Marie obtained her first of three master’s degrees in Special Education from National University. She is a two-time graduate of Touro University with master’s degrees in Educational Leadership and Innovative Learning. She received a NapaLearns Fellowship toward her Innovative Learning master’s degree.

22 Dr. Bernard Lander, Founder of Touro College and University System

A teacher to many and a friend to all, Dr. Bernard Lander’s inspired leadership has defined our history and his legacy will shape our future.

By the time he founded Touro College in 1970, Dr. Lander had already established himself as an educational innovator, a trusted and beloved community figure, and a highly regarded thought leader. Education and Empowerment for All

Dr. Lander earned his Ph.D. in sociology from Columbia University. As a professor at the City University of New York for over two decades, he worked tenaciously to build schools and increase educational opportunities for youths throughout the boroughs.

In the early 1950s, he sat on the founders committee for Bar-Ilan University and served as President of the Queens Jewish Center. In 1952, he co-founded Yeshiva Dov Revel, a day school in Queens, going on to become Dean of the Bernard Revel Graduate School at Yeshiva University. From 1954-1969, he served a pivotal role in developing YU’s distinctive graduate schools of social work, education, and psychology.

A tireless advocate for social justice, youth outreach, and human equality, Dr. Lander’s influence reached well beyond Queens. Under former New York City Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, he served as Associate Director of the Committee on Unity—a precursor to the city’s Commission on Human Rights. While on the Committee, he fought for key fair employment legislation and condemned discriminatory quotas in higher education.

Dr. Lander spent eight years at the University of Notre Dame conducting a national study on youth issues. This work led him to Washington D.C., where he served three United States presidents. He was a consultant in the White House Conference on Children and Youth and sat on a congressionally established advisory council on public assistance. He was also a member of the President’s Advisory Committee on Juvenile Delinquency and Youth Crime under the Johnson and Kennedy administrations. A Man of Many Words

Dr. Lander’s intellect, compassion, and curiosity served many. As an author, he wrote the book Toward an Understanding of Juvenile Delinquency published by Columbia University Press, in addition to numerous scholarly articles. As a public servant, Dr. Lander advised the Maryland State Commission on Juvenile Delinquency. As a community and spiritual leader, Dr. Lander was widely known and much beloved. A longstanding vice president of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America for over thirty years, he served early on as rabbi of the Beth Jacob Congregation of Baltimore.

At the time of his passing in 2010, he had achieved more in one lifetime than most could in 10. While advocating for and working on behalf of so many diverse communities, cultures, and causes across New York and the country, he helped Touro evolve. From our first graduating class of 35 students, we have grown into a flourishing international institution serving over 18,000 students worldwide.

As Touro continues to expand, we strive to uphold the values and spirit of Dr. Lander while serving the needs of an ever-growing and increasingly interconnected global community.

Alan Kadish, M.D., President, Touro College and University System & New York Medical College Alan Kadish, M.D. is President and Chief Executive Officer of Touro, the largest Jewish-sponsored educational institution in the United States. Before succeeding Dr. Bernard Lander as Touro’s second president in March 2010, Dr. Kadish distinguished himself as a prominent cardiologist, a dedicated teacher and researcher, and an experienced administrator. A graduate of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University, Dr. Kadish received post- doctoral training at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, and at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a fellow in cardiology. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and cardiac electrophysiology. Prior to joining Touro in 2009 as Senior Provost and Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Kadish taught at the University of Michigan and held a 19-year tenure at Northwestern University. He served Northwestern as the Chester and Deborah Cooley Professor of Medicine, Senior Associate Chief of the Cardiology division, Director of the Cardiovascular Clinical Trials unit, and sat on the finance and investment committees of the Northwestern clinical practice plan. An accomplished and prolific research scientist, Dr. Kadish has published more than 300 peer-reviewed papers, received numerous grants, including from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, and contributed to several textbooks. He has also published numerous articles on the intersection of science and religion, including “Outer Limits of Biotechnologies: A Jewish Perspective,” published in Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal. He appears regularly on broadcast media as an expert on medicine, science and higher education issues. As president of Touro, Dr. Kadish oversaw the acquisition of New York Medical College in 2012. In 2016, he also oversaw the opening of New York State’s first dental school in nearly 50 years. A deeply committed observant Jew and a forward thinker, Dr. Kadish has helped Touro expand its unique offerings for Jewish and underserved communities while positioning the university system as a top-tier institution for the study of health sciences and medicine. Now one of the largest healthcare educational systems in the U.S., Touro is positioned to lead a new era in medicine and healthcare. Dr. Kadish was born in Brooklyn, raised in Queens, and educated in yeshivas in New York. He is married with four children.

23 Shelley Berkley, J.D., Chief Executive Officer and Senior Provost, Touro University Western Division As Chief Executive Officer and Senior Provost for Touro University Western Division, Shelley Berkley serves as the administrative and academic head of the Nevada and Northern California campuses of Touro University. In this role, Ms. Berkley oversees two of the fastest-growing medical schools in the western United States, as well as allied health science and education programs with a current total enrollment of more than 3,000 students.

Prior to joining Touro, Shelley served in the Nevada State Assembly and was a practicing attorney, then served the State of Nevada in the United States House of Representatives from 1998 to 2013. She was the first woman to serve the District and held the position for seven terms. During her 14 years in Congress, Shelley served on the Transportation Committee, Small Business Committee, Veterans Affairs Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, and the powerful Ways and Means Committee (healthcare subcommittee).

Among Shelley’s proudest accomplishments during her time in Congress was building the new Veterans Administration medical complex in Southern Nevada to provide quality healthcare to the veterans in our community. She was a vocal supporter of providing more funding for graduate medical education (residencies) and a vocal advocate of reforming our nation’s healthcare system.

Shelley was also known as one of the strongest and most outspoken supporters of Israel in Congress. She left her mark on every resolution, legislation, committee markup, and floor debate affecting Israel and the Middle East.

Shelley was the first person in her family to go to college, attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She was appointed and twice elected to the Nevada State Board of Regents, which governs and sets policy for the Nevada State System of Higher Education, serving from 1990 to 1998. She served as Vice Chair and fought to keep tuition costs low and to create a law school at UNLV. Shelley currently serves on numerous Nevada and California boards.

Shelley is married to Dr. Larry Lehrner, a kidney specialist and Touro adjunct faculty member. She is the proud mother of two sons – Max, an attorney, and Sam, a member of the executive training program at Southern Wine and Spirits of Nevada - and two step-children – David, a specialist in information technology, and Stephanie Lehrner, DO, an osteopathic physician and instructor at Touro University Nevada.

Sarah Sweitzer, Ph.D., Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Touro University California Sarah Sweitzer, Ph.D., serves as Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Touro University California. As a Vallejo native, serving at Touro University California is a return home. After graduating high school in Vallejo, Dr. Sweitzer enrolled in courses at Solano Community College. She then transferred to the University of Nevada, Reno, where she completed her BS in Chemistry and was introduced to the world of research through a job in a campus chemistry lab. It was a work experience that changed and shaped her career pathway into science and higher education.

Traveling to the east coast, Sarah completed her doctoral studies in Pharmacology and Toxicology at Dartmouth Medical School before returning to the west coast to complete a post- doctoral fellowship at Stanford Medical School. She then joined the faculty at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and led a National Institute of Health funded research program developing new medicines to treat chronic pain. Her research studies spanned bench to bedside, and her first compound completed Phase II clinical trials.

Sarah was then called to an administrative role when she joined the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy as the Director of Research. In this position, she brought in the College’s first federal grants and set up their office of research. While at Presbyterian College, her research interests grew to include interprofessional education, health literacy, and community engaged projects.

Prior to joining Touro, Sarah was recruited to Portland, Oregon to serve as Dean of the College of Health and Human Services at Concordia University with programs in nursing, social work, and health care administration. She played a key leadership role in the 3toPhD® Initiative, an innovative public/private partnership of a private faith-based university and a Portland public school to create a safer, healthier, more educated community in NE Portland.

Sarah has been called back home to Vallejo to be the Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Touro University California where she joins three generations of her family to work on Mare Island. Her experiences across the various healthcare educational settings, coupled with the lab bench to community impact translational research, will further the Touro University California vision to serve, to lead, and to teach.

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