College of Health Sciences 2021 Commencement

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College of Health Sciences 2021 Commencement

Midwestern University • Downers Grove 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

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

Mitchell R. Emerson, Ph.D. Dean, College of Pharmacy Downers Grove and Glendale Campuses

Alicia E. Feis, O.D. Dean, Arizona 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–Illinois

Jeffrey L. Jensen, D.P.M., FACFAS Dean, Arizona College of Podiatric 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 Graduates Physical Therapy Program Deborah K. Anderson, PT, Ed.D., PCS Program Director and 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

Honoring Our Military Graduates

Student Remarks Caitlin Kelly Miller Class of 2021 President, Speech-Language Pathology 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 Graduates Physical Therapy Program Deborah K. Anderson, PT, Ed.D., PCS Program Director and 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

Honoring Our Military Graduates

Student Remarks Caitlin Kelly Miller Class of 2021 President, Speech-Language Pathology 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/CHSILCommencement2021/ #CHSILGrad2021 #MWUGrad2021

5 College of Health Sciences Class of 2021

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Mai Ahmed Caroline Nicole Glocker Tinley Park, IL Downers Grove, IL

Hadeel Hisham Altaher Charles S. Gross Oak Lawn, IL New Lenox, IL

Kara Marie Baker Jacquelyn Frances Hengler Carbondale, IL Algonquin, IL

Laura Bonnici Austin Henke Macomb, MI Elk Grove Village, IL

Amber Bray Nathaniel Richard Heppermann Anoka, MN Foristell, MO

Ashley Bray Bradley Jerome Hojek, Jr. Anoka, MN Elwood, IL

Katelyn Brown Klair Alyce Holmes Jerseyville, IL Morris, IL

Nicole Alexandra Burge Katarzyna Kaczmarczyk Aurora, IL Tinley Park, IL

Megan Crane Kathryn Marie Kazmierczak Beach Park, IL Mokena, IL

Kayla Donnell Kristina Klingbeil Joliet, IL Oswego, IL

Julianna Esmail Taylor Krause Naperville, IL Orland Hills, IL

Bryan Cudal Gabriel Patrycja Ilona Krupa Chicago, IL Mount Prospect, IL

Madeline Michelle Gagnon Jessica Jayne Kubasak Chicago, IL Chicago, IL

Abigail Josephine Geiger Adam C. Loh Antigo, WI Algonquin, IL

6 Midwestern University Downers Grove, Illinois

Briana Santina Losurdo Jamie Lynn Reiser West Chicago, IL Ingleside, IL Caroline Nicole Glocker Katherine Ratajczak Lucich Shannon Rose Downers Grove, IL Indianapolis, IN Park Ridge, IL Charles S. Gross Alison Martin Lauren Saiki New Lenox, IL Stevens Point, WI Mount Prospect, IL Jacquelyn Frances Hengler Daniel Mercado Kelsey Savio Algonquin, IL Wenatchee, WA Wilmette, IL Austin Henke Madison Paige Mitchell Holly Schwarz Elk Grove Village, IL Niceville, FL Oswego, IL Nathaniel Richard Heppermann Rebecca Mladucky Ashley Nicole Senger Foristell, MO Chicago, IL St. Charles, IL Bradley Jerome Hojek, Jr. Abigail Molen Courtney Paige Smith Elwood, IL Romeoville, IL Chanhassen, MN Klair Alyce Holmes Laura Elizabeth Murphy Kimberly Rae Stanczak Morris, IL Homer Glen, IL Batavia, IL Katarzyna Kaczmarczyk Hannah Elizabeth Ondrey Anastasiya Teslenko Tinley Park, IL Manteno, IL Round Lake, IL Kathryn Marie Kazmierczak Michael John Orlich Alyssa Lauren Williams Mokena, IL Hanover Park, IL Tinley Park, IL Kristina Klingbeil Louis Paleothodoros Jasmine Yang Oswego, IL Orland Park IL Schaumburg, IL Taylor Krause Mackenzie Pokorny Nathaniel Paul Zarembski Orland Hills, IL Naperville, IL Wood Dale, IL Patrycja Ilona Krupa Mount Prospect, IL

Jessica Jayne Kubasak Chicago, IL Physical Therapy Awards

Adam C. Loh Abigail Josephine Geiger Megan Crane Hadeel Hisham Altaher Algonquin, IL Dean’s Achievement Award Community Service Award Professional Service Award

Kristina Klingbeil Katherine Ratajczak Lucich Courtney Paige Smith Professional Service Award Professional Service Award Professional Service Award

7 College of Health Sciences Class of 2021

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Gabriela Malka Alter Abigail Kristine Joyce Chicago, IL Naperville, IL Jennifer Rose Borio Yvette Jurkowski Ridley Park, PA Chicago, IL Shana Boyle Lillian Margaret Kelly Naperville, IL Wheaton, IL Erin Elizabeth Bradley Emily Katheryne Kotevski Lindenhurst, IL Oswego, IL Hannah Christine Brock Rebecca Lastres Richmond, VA Naperville, IL Kevin Campos Alexandra Leteria Elgin, IL Hopkinton, MA Grace Cerny Natalie Grace Martin Geneva, IL Aurora, IL Haley Collins Nayeli Mendoza Tinley Park, IL Chicago, IL Amanda Michele Conway Shannon Elyse Myers Romeoville, IL Gurnee, IL Kaitlin Marie Cyrier Katherine Helen Nastas Oregon, IL Hinsdale, IL Bethany Sue Dicken Kelly E. Naughton St. Charles, IL Elk Grove Village, IL Julia Farnesi Elinor Anne Pastore Lansing, IL Wheaton, IL Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Eric Fiske Hannah Philipp Warrenville, IL Naperville, IL Meghan J. FitzGerald Joanna Weronika Podosek Palatine, IL Chicago, IL Lauren Agnes Grasenick Nicole Remblos Gurnee, IL Mokena, IL Mariah Elizabeth Groff Sarah Ann Richter Orland Park, IL Schaumburg, IL Robert Haddix Natalie Rivera Allen Park, MI Carol Stream, IL Jennifer Hannan Jacqueline Christina Rozek Batavia, IL Mokena, IL Justin Terrence Hunter Daniel Ryan Hillside, IL Lombard, IL

8 9 Midwestern University Downers Grove, Illinois octor of ccupational herapy Kaitlin Marie Ryczek D O T Minooka, IL Kate Wettergren Glenview, IL Jacquelyn M. Saxton Abigail Kristine Joyce Vernon Hills, IL Madeleine Renee Wohl Naperville, IL Alsip, IL Carlee Jean Schwartz Yvette Jurkowski Hinsdale, IL Emily Wonder Chicago, IL Caledonia, IL Madison K. Smith Lillian Margaret Kelly Algonquin, IL Nina Yu Wheaton, IL Naperville, IL Danielle Stimmell Emily Katheryne Kotevski Carol Stream, IL Kristina Madlene Zanayed Oswego, IL Orland Park, IL Emily Mackenzie Thompson Rebecca Lastres Nashville, IL Sholom Zimmerman Naperville, IL Chicago, IL Stephanie Marie Wallace Alexandra Leteria Peoria, IL Hopkinton, MA Mikayla Corrinne Wandersee Natalie Grace Martin Minnetonka, MN Aurora, IL Nayeli Mendoza Chicago, IL Occupational Therapy Awards Shannon Elyse Myers Jennifer Rose Borio Erin Elizabeth Bradley Hannah Philipp Gurnee, IL Dean’s Achievement Award Practice Leadership Service Award Practice Leadership Service Award Katherine Helen Nastas Grace Cerny Shannon Elyse Myers Emily Wonder Hinsdale, IL Practice Leadership Practice Leadership Practice Leadership Spirit Award Compassion Award Compassion Award Kelly E. Naughton Elk Grove Village, IL Elinor Anne Pastore Wheaton, IL Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Hannah Philipp Naperville, IL Joanna Weronika Podosek Sarah Aftab Mackenna Cook Chicago, IL Mundelein, IL Portland, OR Nicole Remblos Haley Becker Mary Catherine Curran Mokena, IL Naperville, IL Oak Lawn, IL Sarah Ann Richter Kelly Josephine Berrigan Christina Maria de Bustros Schaumburg, IL Arlington Heights, IL Chicago, IL Natalie Rivera Riley Alyse Brotan Kylie Lynn Dyer Carol Stream, IL Caledonia, IL Gurnee, IL Jacqueline Christina Rozek Nikolas Andrew Cacciapaglia Bruno Toni Lee Ficarra Mokena, IL Rockford, IL Roselle, IL Daniel Ryan Ieva Cerneviciute Ellen Macy Gentile Lombard, IL Naperville, IL Carpentersville, IL

9 College of Health Sciences Class of 2021

Desiree Gonzalez Amanda Leigh Nathanson Berwyn, IL Vernon Hills, IL Emily Marie Gorecki Isabel Grace Nicholson Park Ridge, IL Western Springs, IL Anna Marie Gunderson Gloria Emily Pagan Milton, WI Chicago, IL Reilly Anne Harrington Catherine Pappas Columbus, OH Chicago, IL Robin Kathryn Hecox Sara Johanna Penno Loves Park, IL Forest Park, IL Sarah Johnson Janeen Radwan Wadsworth, IL Orland Park, IL Jessica Krob Nida Rahman Oswego, IL Glendale Heights, IL Stephanie Rena Lemus Alison Hope Reyes Houston, TX Bensenville, IL Madison Arielle Lucas MacKenzie Anne Smith Buffalo Grove, IL Woodstock, IL Caitlin Kelly Miller Elena Rose Sorrentino Darien, IL Inverness, IL Emily Elizabeth Miller Rainu Thomas Valparaiso, IN Addison, IL Krystal Rose Miranda Dulce Consuelo Torres Elmwood Park, IL North Aurora, IL Gabriella Miskiewicz Erin Grace Vasiliadis Wheaton, IL Chicago, IL Diana Mohamed Ellen Elizabeth Veselsky Brooklyn, NY Duluth, MN Jacqulyn F. Morgan Elizabeth Mary Walder Chicago, IL Lockport, IL Sierra Ruby Moya Kailey Nicole Washel Melrose Park, IL Indianapolis, IN Nida Nasrullah Winfield, IL

Speech-Language Pathology Awards

Catherine Pappas Toni Lee Ficarra Nikolas Andrew Cacciapaglia Bruno MacKenzie Anne Smith Dean’s Achievement Award Leadership Award Professional Service Award Research Award

10 Midwestern University Downers Grove, Illinois

Amanda Leigh Nathanson Vernon Hills, IL Isabel Grace Nicholson Western Springs, IL Health Sciences Oath Gloria Emily Pagan Chicago, IL As I embark upon my career as a healthcare professional, I pledge to abide by the following precepts: Catherine Pappas Chicago, IL I will dedicate myself to the highest standards of patient care Sara Johanna Penno Forest Park, IL and biomedical research; Janeen Radwan I will strive to advance scientific knowledge and expand humankind’s Orland Park, IL understanding of illness, disease, and health; Nida Rahman Glendale Heights, IL I will accept responsibility only for those matters for which I am Alison Hope Reyes competent, maintain the trust expected of a healthcare professional, Bensenville, IL and never take advantage of the patient-provider relationship; MacKenzie Anne Smith Woodstock, IL I will respect the patient’s right to privacy; Elena Rose Sorrentino Inverness, IL I will embrace the diversity of my patients and my colleagues and treat all people with respect; Rainu Thomas Addison, IL I will value the knowledge and wisdom of the healthcare professionals Dulce Consuelo Torres North Aurora, IL who have taught me and endeavor to contribute to the traditions of my profession; Erin Grace Vasiliadis Chicago, IL I will recognize my weaknesses and strengths and strive to develop Ellen Elizabeth Veselsky those qualities that will earn the respect of my patients, my colleagues, Duluth, MN my family and myself; and Elizabeth Mary Walder Lockport, IL I will continue this learning throughout all the days of my life. Kailey Nicole Washel Indianapolis, IN

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 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, 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. Midwestern University Tomorrow’s Healthcare Team Downers Grove Campus 555 31st Street | Downers Grove, IL 60515 www.midwestern.edu