College of Health Sciences 2021 Commencement

Midwestern University Tomorrow’s Healthcare Team

College of Health Sciences 2021 Commencement Midwestern University • Glendale Campus Friday, the Twenty-Eighth of May, Two Thousand and Twenty-One

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

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

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 Officers and Administrators of Midwestern University

Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D. Thomas A. Boyle, D.O., FACOEP, FACEP Dean, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine President and Chief Executive Officer Mitchell R. Emerson, Ph.D. Gregory J. Gaus Dean, College of Pharmacy Downers Grove and Glendale Campuses Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Alicia E. Feis, O.D., FAAO Joshua C. Baker, O.D., M.S. Dean, Arizona College of Optometry

Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Thomas K. Graves, D.V.M., Ph.D., DACVIM Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine Optometry, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Education Harold J. Haering Jr., D.M.D. Mary W.L. Lee, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCP Dean, College of Dental Medicine–Illinois

Vice President, Special Assistant to the President Jeffrey L. Jensen, D.P.M., FACFAS Dean, Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine Dean P. Malone, M.B.A. Lori A. Kemper, D.O., M.S., FACOFP Vice President, Finance Dean, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

Ross J. Kosinski, Ph.D. Angela L. Marty, M.A., PHR Dean of Students and Director of Community Outreach Vice President, Human Resources and Administration Downers Grove and Glendale Campuses

Fred D. Romano, Ph.D., FASAHP Barbara L. McCloud, J.D., M.B.A. Dean, College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove Campus Vice President and General Counsel Jacquelyn M. Smith, Ph.D. Dean, College of Health Sciences, Glendale Campus Kathleen N. Player, Ed.D., M.S.N., M.B.A., M.S.C. P. Bradford Smith, D.D.S. Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Dean, College of Dental Medicine–Arizona Medical and Health Sciences Education, and Vice President, Clinic Operations Melissa A. Suckow, O.D., FAAO Dean, Chicago College of Optometry Kyle H. Ramsey, Ph.D. Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Yir Gloria Yueh, Ph.D. Dean, College of Graduate Studies Dental and Graduate Studies Education Downers Grove and Glendale Campuses

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

Presentation of Graduates Dr. Smith

Conferral of Degrees Dr. Goeppinger

Announcement of Graduates Teresa Brobeck, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathology

Honoring Our Military Graduates

Student Remarks Sara Gagarinh Physical Therapy Program, Class of 2021

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/CHSAZCommencement2021/ #CHSAZGrad2021, #MWUGrad2021

5 College of Health Sciences Class of 2021

Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2021

Alexander Carlos Barrera Maya Teresa Espinosa Lindsey Grace Karlin Frankfort, IL Albuquerque, NM Berthoud, CO

Ashley Bauer Michelle Fettig Stephen Wayne Landeene Beaufort, SC Tempe, A Z Richland, WA

Grant Michael Black Parker Schofield Folliard Shawn Maria Rosa Leveque Arvada, CO Oregon City, OR Scottsdale, AZ

Alexander Bocchi Alyssa Akemi Fukumae Nicole Marie Lockwood Vadnais Heights, MN Honolulu, HI Houston, TX

Alexandra Dee Cammann Sara Danica Gagarin Tommy Mai Star, ID Chula Vista, CA Phoenix, AZ

McKenzie Leigh Carlisi Heather Lyn Galovich Clara Emmalyn Martinez Dalton, GA Casper, WY Phoenix, AZ

Kyle Emmett Carroll Shelby Golightly Dominic Jacob Martinez Glendale, AZ Maryville, MO Gallup, NM

Thomas J. Champion Alexander C. Grant Katherine McCreedy Carson City, NV Eau Claire, WI Littleton, CO

Michele Renae Clark Cassidy R. Hammons Holly Beth Milligan Pinetop, AZ Boise, ID Renton, WA

Trevor Dimich Cory Hensley Cassidy Christine Mitchell Milpitas, CA West Lafayette, IN Denver, CO

Melanie Rene Downey Morgan Leigh Huppenthal Melinda Rose Monette Simi Valley, CA Chandler, AZ San Diego, CA

Josiah Cole Engebretson Taylour Rose Iding Kaylene Moulton Red Lodge, MT Big Bend, WI Napa, CA

6 Midwestern University Glendale, Arizona

Samantha Lynn Musgrove Jaxon Paul Reid Brianna Troksa Phoenix, AZ West Point, UT Veradale, WA

Connor Nickel Elise Faye Richardson Anthony Urban Peoria, AZ Phoenix, AZ Oshkosh, WI

Michael Nienow Cameron Dean Scheidt Meghan Kathleen Ward Arbor Vitae, WI Glendale, AZ Chehalis, WA

Cade Joseph Parker Rachel Solomon Dallen S Wheelwright Peoria, AZ Great Falls, MT Willard, UT

Kayla Jean Pomeroy Connor H. Stowe Danielle Zeidler Minneapolis, MN Boulder, CO Scottsdale, AZ

Madeline Powelson Andrew Sullivan Tualatin, OR Rapid City, SD

Taylor Randle Yuwei Sun Tres Pinos, CA Jiangyin, China

Master of Science in Cardiovascular Science Class of 2021

Steven Wesley Anderson Herbert Milton Eggers IV Kara Elizabeth Hugghins Woodland, CA Louisville, KY Rusk, TX

Derek Bloomer Thomas Edward Eppich Maddison Jeannine Johnson Addison, MI Standish, ME Sacramento, CA

Daniel Stephen Bonkowski Julianna Elizabeth Fiala DeShantra Tatyana Kelly Westwood, MA Arcata, CA Covington, GA

Abbey Fay Budrecki Herbert Anthony Gomez Alborz Layeghy Upland, CA Watsonville, CA Phoenix, AZ

Kaitlin J. Cirrito Maria Victoria Guzman Scott Nicholas Linsley Los Angeles, CA Berkeley, CA Cibolo, TX

7 College of Health Sciences Class of 2021

Master of Science in Cardiovascular Science Class of 2021 (Continued)

Brian Paul Lively Ethan Kenneth Minette Lauren Victoria Semancik Norman, OK Glendale, AZ Waddell, AZ

Staci Lynn Ludwig Jack Casey Mulligan Amber Stuhlmann Reno, NV San Jose, CA Mesquite, NV

Ming You Luo Chad Daniel Murphy Sean Trump Brooklyn, NY Plainview, MN Beaverton, OR

Matthew Andrew McCoy Don Huy Nguyen Daniel Grayson Turner Lincoln, NE Harvey, LA Clemmons, NC

James Robert Mehall Cody Tiler Rose Spencer Gordello Worthen Colorado Springs, CO Newnan, GA Las Vegas, NV

Gabrielle Rebecca Minehan Romene Sablok Eric Zheng Tamaqua, PA Surrey, BC Duluth, GA

Master of Speech-Language Pathology Class of 2021

Stephanie Abutin Marielle Angeline Antona Baronia Amy L. Burke Seattle, WA Rancho Cucamonga, CA Western Springs, IL

Julianne Rae Agudo Alyssa Bartle Brianne Nicole Burritt Chantilly, VA Peoria, AZ Battle Creek, MI

Annette Alfaro Brooklin Bennett Shea Morgan Christensen Riverside, CA Avondale, AZ South Bend, IN

Brooke Alexis Anderson Viktorija Bozenovaite Valeria Cordova Canton, GA Lombard, IL Douglas, AZ

Nicole Joy Araujo Brianna Shytee Buckner Carly Madison Cottrell Parker, CO Phoenix, AZ Worland, W Y

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Stephanie Kaye Dang Kaitlin Marie McLoud Kelsey Nicole Praeger

Chino Hills, CA Lawrence, KS Kalamazoo, MI

Paige DiGiambattista Breanne Caitlyn Miller Christina Preda

Clinton, NJ Highland, CA Chandler, AZ

Samantha Rae Hoquist Donahue Katherine D. Minker Tara Richardson

Riverside, CA Phoenix, AZ Reno, NV

Danielle Estevez Rolake Morinola Moore Shanna Marie Schumacher

San Diego, CA Cerritos, CA Vista, CA

Lauren Elizabeth Graves Faith Marie Myers Perri Shoemaker

Sioux City, IA Columbus, IN Bakersfield, CA

Alexandria Irene Greene-Winek Tam Thanh Nguyen Linda Elaine Steel

Woodbury, MN Hawthorne, CA Lewiston, ID

Hannah M. Groth Mollie O’Neil Sara J. Swanson

Sumter, SC Evergreen, CO Spring Grove, IL

Deeann Guymon Rachel Olson Julia Marie Tans

Goodyear, AZ Lakewood, CO Dorr, MI

Kisten Lynn Henson Leeza Abigail Oro Lauren Nicole Underwood

Scottsdale, AZ South San Francisco, CA Santa Clarita, CA

Sarah Elizabeth Marie Kerr Chanchrisna Jimmy Pen Hannah Yohn

Palmdale, CA Stockton, CA Enola, PA

Lauren Levanovic Taylor Pitz Jennifer Melissa Zuniga

Scottsdale, AZ Auburn, CA Rialto, CA

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Health Sciences Oath

As I embark upon my career as a healthcare professional, I pledge to abide by the following precepts:

I will dedicate myself to the highest standards of patient care and biomedical research;

I will strive to advance scientific knowledge and expand humankind’s understanding of illness, disease, and health;

I will accept responsibility only for those matters for which I am competent, maintain the trust expected of a healthcare professional, and never take advantage of the patient-provider relationship;

I will respect the patient’s right to privacy;

I will embrace the diversity of my patients and my colleagues and treat all people with respect;

I will value the knowledge and wisdom of the healthcare professionals who have taught me and endeavor to contribute to the traditions of my profession;

I will recognize my weaknesses and strengths and strive to develop those qualities that will earn the respect of my patients, my colleagues, my family and myself; and

I will continue this learning throughout all the days of my life.

10 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.

Arizona College of College of Health Sciences College of Health Sciences Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Cardiovascular Science Clinical Psychology Program Optometry Discipline Color: Kelly Green Program (Master) Discipline Color: Seafoam Liner Color: Navy Discipline Color: Gold Discipline Color: Gold Liner Color: Navy Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold Chevron Color: Gold Chevron Color: Gold College of Pharmacy, College of Veterinary College of Health Sciences College of Health Sciences Glendale Medicine Nurse Anesthesia Program Physical Therapy Program Discipline Color: Olive (Doctor) Discipline Color: Teal Discipline Color: Gray Liner Color: Navy Discipline Color: Apricot Liner Color: Navy Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold Chevron Color: Gold Chevron Color: Gold College of Health Sciences College of Graduate Studies College of Health Sciences College of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program Nurse Anesthesia Program Speech-Language Pathology Biomedical Sciences Program Discipline Color: Gold (Master) Program Discipline Color: Gold Liner Color: Navy Discipline Color: Gold Discipline Color: Crimson Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold Liner Color: Navy Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold Chevron Color: Gold Chevron Color: Gold College of Health Sciences Arizona College of Occupational Therapy College of Health Sciences College of Dental Podiatric Medicine Program Clinical Psychology Program Medicine–Arizona Discipline Color: Nile Green (Doctor) Discipline Color: Lilac Liner Color: Navy Discipline Color: Sage Green Chevron Color: Gold Liner Color: Navy Discipline Color: Royal Blue Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold 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.

11 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, Andrew Taylor Still, 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 including the College of Pharmacy (1991) and the College of Health Sciences (1992). In 1993, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved a single educational mission for the institution, and Midwestern University emerged. The Downers Grove Campus has since expanded to include the College of Dental Medicine– Illinois (2009), the Chicago College of Optometry (2014), and the College of Graduate Studies (2018). 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 Glendale Campus is home to the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (1995), the College of Health Sciences (1996), the College of Pharmacy (1998), the College of Dental Medicine–Arizona (2006), the Arizona College of Optometry (2008), the College of Veterinary Medicine (2012), the College of Graduate Studies (2018), and Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine (2020). 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.

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