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Ocean Bank Convocation Center CommencementModesto A. Maidique Campus, Miami, Florida Saturday, April 29, 2017 Sunday, April 30, 2017 Monday, May 1, 2017 Tuesday, May 2, 2017 Wednesday, May 3, 2017 Table of Contents

Order of Commencement Ceremonies ...... 3

Commencement Speakers...... 13

An Academic Tradition ...... 20

University Governance and Administration...... 21

The Honors College...... 24

Council for Student Organizations’ Honor Societies ...... 26

Spring 2017 Doctoral Candidates...... 30

Spring 2017 Graduate and Undergraduate Candidates...... 35

Message from the Alumni Association ...... 76

FIU Alma Mater...... 77

Spring 2017 Commencement 1 Commencement Program Saturday, April 29, 2017, 2 p.m.

The audience is requested to remain seated for the Processional and rise for the National Anthem and the FIU Alma Mater. LANDON UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS...... Arun Kumaraswamy, Banner Marshal HONORS COLLEGE...... Jenyer Paez, Banner Marshal STUDENT AFFAIRS...... Kristen Kawczynski, Banner Marshal UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION...... Monique Archibald, Banner Marshal Florida International University is a vibrant, student-centered public research university, ideally located in Miami, ENROLLMENT SERVICES & MANAGEMENT...... Iracema Arias, Banner Marshal that is Worlds Ahead in its commitment to learning, research, entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity so that our PROCESSIONAL...... Grand Marshal Kathleen Wilson, Chair, Faculty Senate graduates are prepared to succeed in the global market. Fanfare for the Common Man, Aaron Copland Member, FIU Board of Trustees Chariots of Fire, Vangelis Pomp and Circumstance, Sir Edward Elgar Since 1965, when it was chartered as the area’s first public university, FIU has built a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and community engagement. Since taking office in August 2009, President Mark B. Rosenberg has THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AND FIU ALMA MATER...... S. Christopher Ellis, College of Business; focused on strengthening student-centered academic excellence, enhancing research that supports community priorities The Star-Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key Donald Roomes, College of Business; FIU Alma Mater, Belinda Gunn Louis Melbourne, College of Business and expanding community partnerships. CONVENER...... Kenneth G. Furton, Provost and Executive Vice President FIU has diverse and nationally celebrated faculty who bring a global perspective to their research and teaching. Our WELCOME AND RECOGNITIONS...... Mark B. Rosenberg, President vibrant student body is made up of individuals from throughout the United States and more than 130 countries, and our Worlds Ahead alumni have risen to prominence in every field. SGA MESSAGE...... Allhan Mejia, SGA President, Biscayne Bay Campus & FIU at I-75 FIU offers nearly 200 baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral and specialist degree programs in its colleges and schools, WORLDS AHEAD RECOGNITIONS...... Mark B. Rosenberg, President including: College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts, College of Arts, Sciences & Education, College of Business, College of Engineering and Computing, Honors College, College of Law, Herbert Wertheim College of PRESENTATION OF UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMAS Narrator...... Stephen Neal, Instructor, Theatre Medicine, Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism College of Business...... Jose Aldrich, Acting Dean Management, Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, and Robert Stempel College of Public Health Honors College...... Juan Carlos Espinosa, Associate Dean and Social Work. CHARGE TO THE GRADUATES...... President Rosenberg As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU contributes almost $9 billion each year to the local economy and RECESSIONAL is ranked second in Florida in Forbes Magazine’s “America’s Best Employers” list. FIU graduates are consistently among the highest paid college graduates in Florida and are among the leaders of public and private organizations throughout South Florida. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission with multiple state-of-the-art research facilities including the Wall of Wind Research and Testing Facility, the Medina Aquarius Program and the Advanced Materials Engineering Research Institute. FIU has awarded more than 220,000 degrees and enrolls more than 56,000 students in our Modesto A. Maidique and Biscayne Bay campuses and centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU@I-75, the Miami Beach Urban Studios, and Tianjin, China. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA, and more than 400 student-athletes participate in 18 sports.

Thanks to the support of the South Florida community, FIU has emerged as aWorlds Ahead leader of higher education.

2 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 3 Commencement Program Commencement Program Saturday, April 29, 2017, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2017, 2 p.m.

CONVENER...... Kenneth G. Furton, Provost and Executive Vice President CONVENER...... Kenneth G. Furton, Provost and Executive Vice President WELCOME AND RECOGNITIONS...... Mark B. Rosenberg, President WELCOME AND RECOGNITIONS...... Mark B. Rosenberg, President SGA MESSAGE...... Alian Collazo, SGA President, SGA MESSAGE...... Allhan Mejia, SGA President, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Member, FIU Board of Trustees Biscayne Bay Campus & FIU at I-75 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER...... The Honorable Mario Diaz-Balart,Congressman, 25th District of Florida CONFERRAL OF FIU MEDALLION...... Albert R. Tano, Albert E. Dotson, Sr. Blue & Gold Award PRESENTATION OF DOCTORAL DIPLOMAS...... Andrés G. Gil, Dean, University Graduate School PRESENTATION OF MEDICAL DEGREES...... John A. Rock, Founding Dean, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine WORLDS AHEAD RECOGNITION...... Mark B. Rosenberg, President PRESENTATION OF DOCTORAL DIPLOMAS...... Andrés G. Gil, Dean University Graduate School PRESENTATION OF GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMAS Narrator �� Stephen Neal, Instructor, Theatre WORLDS AHEAD RECOGNITION...... Mark B. Rosenberg, President Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs...... John F. Stack, Founding Dean College of Business...... Jose Aldrich, Acting Dean PRESENTATION OF GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMAS Honors College...... Juan Carlos Espinosa, Associate Dean Narrator...... Stephen Neal, Instructor, Theatre University Graduate School...... Andrés G. Gil, Dean Robert Stempel School of Public Health and Social Work...... Tomas R. Guilarte, Dean Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences...... Ora L. Strickland, Dean CHARGE TO THE GRADUATES...... President Rosenberg Honors College...... Juan Carlos Espinosa, Associate Dean University Graduate School...... Andrés G. Gil, Dean RECESSIONAL CHARGE TO THE GRADUATES...... President Rosenberg RECESSIONAL

4 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 5 Commencement Program Commencement Program Monday, May 1, 2017, 10 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2017, 3 p.m.

The audience is requested to remain seated for the Processional and rise for the National Anthem and the FIU Alma Mater. The audience is requested to remain seated for the Processional and rise for the National Anthem and the FIU Alma Mater. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING �� Arif Sarwat, Banner Marshal COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCES & EDUCATION ��Jacqueline Lynch, Banner Marshal UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL ��Joshua Hutcheson, Banner Marshal UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL ��Stephen Anderson, Banner Marshal HONORS COLLEGE ��Umer Rahman, Banner Marshal HONORS COLLEGE ��Umer Rahman, Banner Marshal STUDENT AFFAIRS ��Scott Jones, Banner Marshal STUDENT AFFAIRS ��Bronwen Bares Pelaez, Banner Marshal UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION �� Jamie Perez, Banner Marshal UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION �� Charlie Andrews, Banner Marshal ENROLLMENT SERVICES & MANAGEMENT ��Constance Saltof, Banner Marshal ENROLLMENT SERVICES & MANAGEMENT �� Jeanette Vazquez, Banner Marshal PROCESSIONAL...... Grand Marshal Kathleen Wilson, Chair, Faculty Senate PROCESSIONAL...... Grand Marshal Kathleen Wilson, Chair, Faculty Senate Fanfare for the Common Man, Aaron Copland Member, FIU Board of Trustees Fanfare for the Common Man, Aaron Copland Member, FIU Board of Trustees Chariots of Fire, Vangelis Chariots of Fire, Vangelis Pomp and Circumstance, Sir Edward Elgar Pomp and Circumstance, Sir Edward Elgar THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AND FIU ALMA MATER...... HEARTbeats, FIU Honors College A Cappella THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AND FIU ALMA MATER...... Mary Espinosa, Senior, Vocal Performance The Star-Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key The Star-Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key FIU Alma Mater, Belinda Gunn FIU Alma Mater, Belinda Gunn CONVENER...... Kenneth G. Furton, Provost and Executive Vice President CONVENER...... Kenneth G. Furton, Provost and Executive Vice President WELCOME AND RECOGNITIONS...... Mark B. Rosenberg, President WELCOME AND RECOGNITIONS...... Mark B. Rosenberg, President SGA MESSAGE...... Alian Collazo, SGA President, SGA MESSAGE...... Alian Collazo, SGA President, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Member, FIU Board of Trustees Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Member, FIU Board of Trustees PRESENTATION OF DOCTORAL DIPLOMAS...... Andrés G. Gil, Dean, University Graduate School CONFERRAL OF FIU MEDALLION...... Arva Moore Parks, Cal Kovens Distinguished Community Service Award WORLDS AHEAD RECOGNITION...... Mark B. Rosenberg, President PRESENTATION OF DOCTORAL DIPLOMAS...... Andrés G. Gil, Dean, University Graduate School PRESENTATION OF GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMAS Narrator �� Stephen Neal, Instructor, Theatre WORLDS AHEAD RECOGNITION...... Mark B. Rosenberg, President College of Engineering and Computing �� Ranu Jung, Interim Dean Honors College ��Juan Carlos Espinosa, Associate Dean PRESENTATION OF GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMAS University Graduate School...... Andrés G. Gil, Dean Narrator �� Stephen Neal, Instructor, Theatre College of Arts, Sciences & Education ��Michael Heithaus, Dean CHARGE TO THE GRADUATES...... President Rosenberg Honors College ��Juan Carlos Espinosa, Associate Dean University Graduate School �� Lidia Kos, Associate Dean RECESSIONAL CHARGE TO THE GRADUATES...... President Rosenberg RECESSIONAL

6 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 7 Commencement Program Commencement Program Monday, May 1, 2017, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 10 a.m.

The audience is requested to remain seated for the Processional and rise for the National Anthem and the FIU Alma Mater. The audience is requested to remain seated for the Processional and rise for the National Anthem and the FIU Alma Mater. CHAPLIN SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT �� Michael Cheng, Banner Marshal COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCES & EDUCATION ��Patricia Houle, Banner Marshal UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL �� Andrew Moreo, Banner Marshal UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL �� Shimon Wdowinski, Banner Marshal HONORS COLLEGE ��Jenyer Paez, Banner Marshal HONORS COLLEGE ��Umer Rahman, Banner Marshal STUDENT AFFAIRS ��Lynn Hendricks, Banner Marshal STUDENT AFFAIRS �� Kerrie Montgomery, Banner Marshal UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION �� Charlie Andrews, Banner Marshal LIBRARIES �� George Parson, Banner Marshal ENROLLMENT SERVICES & MANAGEMENT ��Michelle Leon, Banner Marshal UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION ��Walter J. Maldonado, Banner Marshal ENROLLMENT SERVICES & MANAGEMENT ��Annelise Villiers, Banner Marshal PROCESSIONAL...... Grand Marshal Joerg Reinhold, Vice Chair, Faculty Senate Fanfare for the Common Man, Aaron Copland PROCESSIONAL...... Grand Marshal Kathleen Wilson, Chair, Faculty Senate Chariots of Fire, Vangelis Fanfare for the Common Man, Aaron Copland Member, FIU Board of Trustees Pomp and Circumstance, Sir Edward Elgar Chariots of Fire, Vangelis Pomp and Circumstance, Sir Edward Elgar THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AND FIU ALMA MATER...... Roberto Lopez-Trigo, Senior, Vocal Performance The Star-Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AND FIU ALMA MATER...... Orianna Gutierrez, Junior, Vocal Performance FIU Alma Mater, Belinda Gunn The Star-Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key FIU Alma Mater, Belinda Gunn CONVENER...... Kenneth G. Furton, Provost and Executive Vice President CONVENER...... Kenneth G. Furton, Provost and Executive Vice President WELCOME AND RECOGNITIONS...... Mark B. Rosenberg, President WELCOME AND RECOGNITIONS...... Mark B. Rosenberg, President SGA MESSAGE...... Allhan Mejia, SGA President, Biscayne Bay Campus & FIU at I-75 SGA MESSAGE...... Alian Collazo, SGA President, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Member, FIU Board of Trustees CONFERRAL OF FIU MEDALLION...... Lani Kane-Hanan ’87, ’04, Outstanding Alumna CONFERRAL OF FIU HONORARY DEGREE...... Peter W. Harlem, WORLDS AHEAD RECOGNITION...... Mark B. Rosenberg, President Doctor of Social Science, Honoris Causa, Posthumous PRESENTATION OF GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMAS PRESENTATION OF DOCTORAL DIPLOMAS...... Andrés G. Gil, Dean, University Graduate School Narrator �� Stephen Neal, Instructor, Theatre Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management ��Mike Hampton, Dean WORLDS AHEAD RECOGNITION...... Mark B. Rosenberg, President Honors College ��Juan Carlos Espinosa, Associate Dean University Graduate School �� Lidia Kos, Associate Dean PRESENTATION OF GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMAS Narrator �� Stephen Neal, Instructor, Theatre CHARGE TO THE GRADUATES...... President Rosenberg College of Arts, Sciences & Education ��Michael Heithaus, Dean Honors College ��Juan Carlos Espinosa, Associate Dean RECESSIONAL University Graduate School ��Andrés G. Gil, Dean CHARGE TO THE GRADUATES...... President Rosenberg RECESSIONAL

8 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 9 Commencement Program Commencement Program Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017, 10 a.m.

The audience is requested to remain seated for the Processional and rise for the National Anthem and the FIU Alma Mater. The audience is requested to remain seated for the Processional and rise for the National Anthem and the FIU Alma Mater. COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCES & EDUCATION ��Lei Guo, Banner Marshal COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, ARCHITECTURE + THE ARTS ��Aaron Pikula, Banner Marshal UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL ��Fabian Soto, Banner Marshal UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL �� Daniel Guernsey, Banner Marshal HONORS COLLEGE ��Umer Rahman, Banner Marshal HONORS COLLEGE ��Jenyer Paez, Banner Marshal STUDENT AFFAIRS �� Kerrie Montgomery, Banner Marshal STUDENT AFFAIRS �� Antonio Delgado, Banner Marshal LIBRARIES ��George Pearson, Banner Marshal LIBRARIES ��George Pearson, Banner Marshal UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION �� Valerie Morgan, Banner Marshal UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION �� April Lewis, Banner Marshal ENROLLMENT SERVICES & MANAGEMENT ��Jessica Moro, Banner Marshal ENROLLMENT SERVICES & MANAGEMENT �� Calvin Cheng, Banner Marshal PROCESSIONAL...... Grand Marshal Joerg Reinhold, Vice Chair, Faculty Senate PROCESSIONAL...... Grand Marshal Kathleen Wilson, Chair, Faculty Senate Fanfare for the Common Man, Aaron Copland Fanfare for the Common Man, Aaron Copland Member, FIU Board of Trustees Chariots of Fire, Vangelis Chariots of Fire, Vangelis Pomp and Circumstance, Sir Edward Elgar Pomp and Circumstance, Sir Edward Elgar THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AND FIU ALMA MATER...... HEARTbeats, FIU Honors College A Cappella THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AND FIU ALMA MATER...... School of Music Graduates The Star-Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key The Star-Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key FIU Alma Mater, Belinda Gunn FIU Alma Mater, Belinda Gunn CONVENER...... Kenneth G. Furton, Provost and Executive Vice President CONVENER...... Kenneth G. Furton, Provost and Executive Vice President WELCOME AND RECOGNITIONS...... Mark B. Rosenberg, President WELCOME AND RECOGNITIONS...... Mark B. Rosenberg, President SGA MESSAGE...... Alian Collazo, SGA President, COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER...... Jose “Pepe” Diaz, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Member, FIU Board of Trustees Miami-Dade County, Board of County Commissioners, District 12

PRESENTATION OF DOCTORAL DIPLOMAS...... Andrés G. Gil, Dean, University Graduate School WORLDS AHEAD RECOGNITION...... Mark B. Rosenberg, President WORLDS AHEAD RECOGNITION...... Mark B. Rosenberg, President PRESENTATION OF GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMAS Narrator �� Stephen Neal, Instructor, Theatre PRESENTATION OF GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMAS College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts �� Brian Schriner, Dean Narrator �� Stephen Neal, Instructor, Theatre Honors College...... Juan Carlos Espinosa, Associate Dean College of Arts, Sciences & Education ��Michael Heithaus, Dean University Graduate School �� Lidia Kos, Associate Dean Honors College ��Juan Carlos Espinosa, Associate Dean University Graduate School ��Andrés G. Gil, Dean CHARGE TO THE GRADUATES...... President Rosenberg CHARGE TO THE GRADUATES...... President Rosenberg RECESSIONAL RECESSIONAL

10 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 11 Commencement Program Wednesday, May 3, 2017, 3 p.m. The audience is requested to remain seated for the Processional and rise for the National Anthem and the FIU Alma Mater. Commencement Speaker STEVEN J. GREEN SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL & PUBLIC AFFAIRS ��John Clark, Banner Marshal HONORS COLLEGE ��Umer Rahman, Banner Marshal STUDENT AFFAIRS ��Silvia Valdes, Banner Marshal The Honorable Mario Diaz-Balart LIBRARIES...... George Pearson, Banner Marshal UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION ��Giovanna Tello, Banner Marshal ENROLLMENT SERVICES & MANAGEMENT ��Maria Montoya, Banner Marshal PROCESSIONAL...... Grand Marshal Kathleen Wilson, Chair, Faculty Senate Fanfare for the Common Man, Aaron Copland Member, FIU Board of Trustees Chariots of Fire, Vangelis Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart is currently fulfilling his eighth term in the U.S. House Pomp and Circumstance, Sir Edward Elgar of Representatives serving Florida’s 25th congressional district. Rep. Diaz-Balart is a senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations and chairman of the Subcommittee THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AND FIU ALMA MATER...... HEARTbeats, FIU Honors College A Cappella on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development. He also serves on the State, Foreign The Star-Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key FIU Alma Mater, Belinda Gunn Operations, and Related Programs and the Defense Subcommittees. Diaz-Balart also serves on the House Committee on the Budget. CONVENER...... Kenneth G. Furton, Provost and Executive Vice President Diaz-Balart has spent his career in public service to his constituents, defending individual rights WELCOME AND RECOGNITIONS...... Mark B. Rosenberg, President and liberties, promoting economic prosperity and supporting a strong national defense. He is well known for his advocacy of human rights and democracy around the world as well as for his SGA MESSAGE...... Alian Collazo, SGA President, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Member, FIU Board of Trustees staunch support of our global allies. Diaz-Balart was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2002. Prior to his time in CONFERRAL OF FIU PILLAR AWARD...... Steven J. Green, Honorary Consul General of Singapore in Miami, Congress, Diaz-Balart served 14 years in the Florida State Legislature in both the House and United States of America Senate. He chaired a number of different committees, including the Combined Appropriations/ WORLDS AHEAD RECOGNITION...... Mark B. Rosenberg, President Ways and Means/Finance and Tax Committee. As a state legislator, Diaz-Balart played a key role in helping FIU get its award-winning College of Law. PRESENTATION OF UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMAS Narrator �� Stephen Neal, Instructor, Theatre A South Florida native, Diaz-Balart studied political science at the University of South Florida. Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs ��John F. Stack, Founding Dean Honors College ��Juan Carlos Espinosa, Associate Dean CHARGE TO THE GRADUATES...... President Rosenberg RECESSIONAL

12 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 13 FIU Medallion FIU Medallion Albert R. Tano Arva Moore Parks Albert E. Dotson Sr. Blue & Gold Award Cal Kovens Distinguished Community Service Award

Dr. Alberto R. Tano has been working, teaching and volunteering in the field of neonatology Arva Moore Parks — a native Miamian, historian, preservationist and community leader — since 1989. When not providing exemplary care to newborns, he works to pass on his has authored, coauthored, edited or contributed to more than 30 books and documentaries, incredible breadth of knowledge to the next generation of caregivers. including the City of Miami’s official history,Miami: The Magic City. Her latest book is the award-winning George Merrick, Son of the South Wind: Visionary Creator of Coral Gables. Tano is the medical director of Kidz Medical Services, a pediatric multispecialty practice, and the director of multiple neonatal units in South Florida. He is board certified through the Parks spent 18 months as pro bono acting director and chief curator of the new Coral Gables American Board of Pediatrics in both neonatology and pediatrics and is an active member Museum and two years as chair of the board. Previous to that, she spent six years as chair of the of the Florida Society of Neonatologists and the American Pediatric Society/Society of Coral Gables Preservation Board during which time she helped preserve some of the city’s most Pediatric Research. important landmarks.

Tano’s dedication to community extends to FIU. He is a member of the Dean’s Advisory Parks has been widely honored for her writing and activism. She is a member of both the Florida Council in FIU’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. He is also a clinical assistant and City of Coral Gables Women’s Halls of Fame, and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce professor in the Department of Pediatrics and an affiliate assistant professor at FAU’s Charles E. named her the Robert B. Knight Citizen of the Year and presented her with the first George Schmidt College of Medicine. Merrick Award of Excellence. She has also been honored by the Florida Historical Society.

A graduate of CETEC University in the Dominican Republic, Tano completed his internship at She has a master’s degree from the University of Miami and serves on their Board of Trustees. New Rochelle Hospital Medical Center before completing his pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. He subsequently completed fellowship training in neonatal-perinatal medicine at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C.

14 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 15 FIU Medallion FIU Honorary Degree Lani Kane-Hanan ’87, ’04 Peter W. Harlem Outstanding Alumna Doctor of Social Science Honoris Causa, Posthumous

Lani Kane-Hanan is a third-generation hotelier with more than 30 years of experience in the Peter Wayne Harlem was a trained geologist who dedicated more than 35 years of his life to hospitality industry. As the executive vice president and chief growth and inventory officer for the study of marine environmental change, especially as it related to the coastal geomorphology Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation as well as a member of its executive committee, and sedimentology of Biscayne Bay. Kane-Hanan has been responsible for the company’s continued expansion and evolution. Specifically, she oversees the resort planning and construction, development, inventory and Harlem was a local pioneer in sea level rise and inundation/flood mapping at regional and state revenue management, rentals, resales operations and product innovation departments. Her scales. He was one of the first in South Florida to use high resolution LiDAR (Light Detection team’s efforts support the Marriott and Ritz-Carlton Vacation Ownership brands around and Ranging) — derived imagery data for sea level applications, significantly improving the the globe. modeling of impacts on South Florida’s social and environmental assets.

Prior to joining the organization in 2000, Kane-Hanan was part of the leadership team of the Harlem’s FIU career began in 2000 and included many years at the Southeast Environmental real estate consulting practices of Arthur Andersen and Horwath Hospitality in Miami where Research Center (SERC). While at SERC, he was a core member of multiple research teams she specialized in development, acquisitions and strategic planning for lodging, and mixed-use that added to the body of scientific literature on Florida’s estuarine and coastal ecosystems. For real estate projects and companies. the last four years, he was a coordinator at FIU’s library-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Center. Kane-Hanan is an active member of the American Resort Development Association. She is a founding member of Women in the Industry and holds memberships in several other A proud Vietnam War veteran, Harlem assembled one of the largest unpublished collections professional associations, boards and charities. She is a frequent guest speaker for various of original Vietnam War photographs. Through the efforts of FIU Libraries, especially the GIS universities, hospitality conferences and organizations. and Digital Collections Center, a new permanent collection — the Peter Harlem Vietnam War Photography Collection — has been started, serving the historical research community for A graduate of FIU and former adjunct instructor, Kane-Hanan resides in Ft. Lauderdale and is decades to come. currently the chair of the Dean’s Advisory Council.

16 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 17 Commencement Speaker FIU Pillar Award The Honorable “Pepe” Diaz Ambassador Steven J. Green

Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz serves as the Miami-Dade County commissioner for District Steven J. Green and his family have contributed their time, talent and treasure to help build a 12, which includes the cities of Doral, Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Medley, Sweetwater, Virginia university of the 21st century, one that graduates students who are well positioned to lead in a Gardens and a large portion of unincorporated Miami-Dade County. He was re-elected to a rapidly changing global and digital world. fourth term in 2014. For decades, the Greens have supported key FIU initiatives. Most recently, their Diaz has served in various committees on the county commission. Currently, he sits on the transformational gift in support of the creation of the Steven J. Green School of International Parks and Cultural Affairs Committee and the Public Safety and Health Committee and serves & Public Affairs has positioned FIU to become a major international education center as vice chair of the Infrastructure and Utilities Committee. Diaz is also the chairman of the dedicated to creating greater mutual understanding among the Americas and throughout Miami-Dade County Military Affairs Board. the world.

Before joining the commission, Diaz worked to resolve the ongoing flooding issues throughout The gift was a natural fit for Ambassador Green, the former chairman and CEO of Samsonite Miami-Dade County as mayor of Sweetwater. He spent countless hours lobbying in Tallahassee Corporation who was named U.S. ambassador to Singapore in 1998. During his term as and Washington, D.C., and acquired the funds necessary for a comprehensive street drainage ambassador, he spearheaded strategic programs that enhanced U.S.-Singapore alliances in project. He continues to work with local and state emergency management teams to prevent economic development, intellectual property, immigration and national security. future flooding. In addition to his corporate leadership, Ambassador Green and his family have been active A native of Cuba, the commissioner was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps in public and civic affairs. Those activities have translated into key support of FIU projects, in 1984 and began his career in public service in 1986 as chairman of the City of Sweetwater including the Steven & Dorothea Green Library, the Dorothea & Steven Green Auditorium, Police Retirement Trust Fund Board. He also served on the City of Sweetwater Commission the Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELPTM Program, the Kimberly Green and was elected mayor of Sweetwater in May 1999. Scholarship, the Dorothea Green Lecture Series, and the Kimberly Green Latin American & Caribbean Center. As mayor, he was an active proponent for a closer working relationship between Sweetwater and the university. Ambassador Green is a former member of the FIU Foundation Board of Directors.

18 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 19 The Commencement: An Academic Tradition State of Florida At every academic institution, commencement exercises are the high point served the same purpose as do today’s pockets. The academic costume at of the calendar for students and their families. Since the purpose of a college English universities (from which many of our American commencement or university is to prepare its students to merit the conferral of an academic traditions originate) can be traced as far back as the middle of the 14th The Honorable Rick Scott, Governor degree, the commencement ceremony serves as the instrument for exhibiting century, to the time when scholars were rebuked that a decent habit was The Honorable Carlos Lopez-Cantera,Lieutenant Governor the success of both the university and its students in fulfilling this primary to be worn (Statutes of Peterhouse, 1344). The faculties of American goal. The rites involved in the celebration of commencement stem from universities have worn academic garb for commencement ceremonies since The Honorable Pam Bondi,Attorney General civilization’s earliest times. In fact, the very word, commencement, means the beginning of the system. For almost 250 years, each university chose its The Honorable Jeff Atwater,Chief Financial Officer a beginning. If you are familiar with the trappings of this grand ceremony, own costume until it was realized that in 1896 an event unique in history you are aware that the traditions carried forth from medieval days are would be taking place. This was the simultaneous celebrations of the 250th The Honorable Adam Putnam, Commissioner of Agriculture revealed in all of their pomp, color and symbolism. It is a celebration of anniversary of Harvard University and the 500th anniversary of Heidelberg new beginnings. For participants and observers alike, commencement is University. Because of this unique circumstance, the Intercollegiate Bureau meant to be both self-serving and an emotional experience. of Academic Costume was opened in 1895 to record the distinctive colors of institutions, their arrangement, the particulars of gowns, hoods and caps, The Chain of Office as well as information pertaining to academic ceremonies. At that time, an State University System of Florida The university president is the ceremony’s convener and chief presider at American code of academic dress was agreed upon to which we adhere the commencement ceremonies. The great chain, which is the FIU chain today with few modifications. Since Spring 2011, FIU has selected to use Board of Governors of office, is displayed on stage. This ancient symbol is perhaps the most beautiful and artistic of any of the accoutrements of the ceremony. During earth-friendly academic regalia for undergraduate and graduate students. the Renaissance, holders of very high office sometimes wore a chain as a This initiative underlines FIU’s commitment to sustainability. At Florida Marshall Criser III, Chancellor symbol of their authority. FIU’s chain is made of sterling silver and its International University, whose colors are blue and gold, the traditional Thomas G. Kuntz, Chair colors of the disciplines are: designs are cast, cut and etched. The center medallion represents the world Ned C. Lautenbach, Vice Chair and is surrounded by sea shells cast from an actual shell. Reflecting the Master’s candidates wear black gowns and bachelor’s candidates wear blue Pam Stewart, Education Commissioner university and the South Florida area are the eight ovals which make up the gowns with the following tassel and hood colors representing degrees: chain-designed by Clem Pennington, associate professor of art education, now retired, and created in 1977 by Leo Shirker, a Miami goldsmith, art Richard A. Beard III Darlene L. Jordan Edward A. Morton Architecture Blue Violet teacher and FIU alumnus. Patricia Frost Sydney Kitson Norman D. Tripp Arts and Sciences White Jacob Hebert Alan M. Levine Gary S. Tyson Grand Marshal Business Drab H. Wayne Huizenga, Jr. Wendy S. Link Fernando J. Valverde, MD The leader of the academic procession is the Grand Marshal. At FIU, this Communication Arts Crimson prestigious honor goes to the chairperson of the Faculty Senate, which is Criminal Justice Peacock Blue the democratic collegial governance body of the faculty. Economics Copper Education Light Blue The Mace Engineering and Computer Science Orange Florida International University The Grand Marshal carries a ceremonial club called a mace. In antiquity, Fine Arts White when an official of high rank went out in public, a mace-bearer was Health Sciences Green Board of Trustees 2016-2017 assigned to accompany him in order to literally beat away those who got Honors Gold close enough to try to petition the favors of the official. Today, the bearing Hospitality and Tourism Management Navy Blue of the university’s mace is ceremonial in nature, signifying the authority Journalism and Mass Communication Crimson Claudia Puig, Chair and authenticity of those who are to follow. Music Pink Jorge L. Arrizurieta, Vice Chair Nursing Apricot The Dais Party Mark B. Rosenberg, Secretary Public Administration Peacock Blue The Dais Party is also known as the Platform Party. This group is composed Public Health Salmon of the university’s administrative leaders and very special guests. The Dais Social Work Citron Party enters the hall before the faculty and proceeds directly to stage. Cesar L. Alvarez Dean C. Colson Natasha Lowell Jose J. Armas Gerald C. Grant, Jr., ’78, ’89 Justo L. Pozo ’80 Academic Regalia Doctoral candidates wear black gowns with gold tassels and hood colors The tradition of wearing distinctive academic attire at commencement are assigned as follows: Leonard Boord Michael G. Joseph Marc D. Sarnoff ceremonies originated in Europe in the 12th century. However, gowns and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Navy Blue capes had been worn by clerics and ecclesiastics even before that date. A Faculty Member Student Member heavy black or brown gown was apparently worn at all times. Hoods and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Light Blue capes were also a necessity during the long, cold European winters because Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Teal Kathleen L. Wilson Alian Collazo the buildings in which scholars lived, studied and taught were cold and Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Apricot Chair, FIU Faculty Senate Student Trustee, MMC drafty. When not being used to provide warmth, hoods and baggy sleeves Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Green

20 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 21 Florida International University Florida International University Foundation Board of Directors 2016-2017 Alumni Association Executive Board of Directors 2016-2017

Executive Committee Eduardo Hondal BA ’88, MS ’00 President Thomas M. Cornish ’85,Chair Richard Brilliant ’93, Vice Chair Maria D. Garcia, Esq. BA ’05, JD ’08 Michael A. Hernández BA ’04, MPA ’11 Kathryn G. Chase, Vice Chair Vice President Parliamentarian

Adalio T. Sanchez ’87, Treasurer Benjamin Sardiñas ’01 Frank J. Peña ’99 Jill M. Granat ’87, Secretary Treasurer Immediate Past President Howard R. Lipman, CEO Enrique Piñeiro ’03 Agustin R. Arellano, Sr. Secretary Steven M. Berwick ’74 Humberto “Burt” Cabañas ’76 Candice B. Gidney Claudia Puig Wasim J. Shomar Mark B. Rosenberg, University President Florida International University Commencement Committee 2016-2017 Florida International University Administration Lynda Rodriguez, Chair Rocio Alves Milho Aguilar ’13 Sanyo Mathew Mark B. Rosenberg, President Amy Aiken Ashley Mendez ’12, ’15 Kenneth G. Furton, Provost & Executive Vice President Jimmy Almansa Rachelle Metcalfe Kenneth A. Jessell, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration Wilfredo Alvarez ’84 Birgitta Rausch Montoto ’00, ’13 Sandra B. Gonzalez-Levy, Senior Vice President, External Relations Rachel Amezcua ’11, ’15 Beatriz Newborn Howard R. Lipman, Senior Vice President, University Advancement and CEO, FIU Foundation Inc. Cristina Arabatzis ’09, ’12 Ana Ortega ’08, ’10 John A. Rock, Founding Dean and Senior Vice President, Health Affairs, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Jesus Arias Karla Ortega ’01, ’06 Elizabeth Bejar, Vice President, Academic Affairs Laura Benavides Richard Pabon Andrés G. Gil ’86, Vice President, Research and Economic Development and Dean, University Graduate School Penny Butler ’94, ’98 Marco Parra ’11 Robert Grillo ’91, Vice President, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Rigoberto Campos Ahnji Patterson Jaffus Hardrick, Vice President, Human Resources and Vice Provost, Student Access & Success Odalys Diaz ’89 Ricky Ramirez ’11 Luisa M. Havens, Vice President, Enrollment Services & Management Sofia Farias Ron Reyes Saif Y. Ishoof, Vice President, Engagement Debbie Garcia ’14 Wayne Rustad Larry Lunsford, Vice President, Student Affairs Glorie Garcia ’13 Ricky Sant Pablo G. Ortiz, Vice President, Regional Academic Locations & Institutional Development Erica Garvey Marisa Salazar ’02 Michelle L. Palacio ’03, Vice President, Governmental Relations Michael Gonzalez Travis Stokes ’09, ’12 Terry Witherell, Vice President, External Relations Randy Haning Adriana Trespalacios ’12 Carlos B. Castillo ’88, General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel Cameron Jones Silvia Valdes ’02, ’09 Pete Garcia, Executive Director, Sports and Entertainment Rhesia Lewis Andria Williams ’00, ’03 Javier I. Marqués ’92, ’96, Chief of Staff, Office of the President 22 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 23 The Honors College Cydney Rose Goldberg Daniel Masia Isaac Perez Alyssa Trudy Seidler Andres Gomez Nadine Matas Christopher Isidoro Perez Ari Sernik Enrique Gondar Ruben Alejandro Matos Mariano Andres Perez Najm Ahmed Shaikh The Honors College provides highly motivated students with a cutting-edge education that complements their majors and prepares them Roberto Jose Gonzalez Brian Mayorga Bianca Lizabeth Perez Sameer Ahmad Shaikh to successfully compete for graduate school or employment. The heart of the college is its creative, active, and supportive community of Addis Katherine Gonzalez Robin Mayrand Reinaldo Perez Vaishali Sharma outstanding students, superb teachers, accomplished researchers, and dedicated staff. Honors College scholars are admitted competitively into a Sophia Marie Gonzalez Jeffrey Robert McCall Noe Perrin Fontana Valeria D. Siegrist transformational environment featuring problem-based experiential learning, active mentoring, and interdisciplinarity. Rebecca Esther Gonzalez Susan McCool Lauren Ashley Peterson Ingrid Simon The curriculum emphasizes critical, integrative, and creative thinking; team and independent research; oral and written communication; and Diana Maria Gonzalez Erin Caitlin McNulty Kaitlyn E. Philpott Angelica Natasha Singh Candace Elizabeth Greenland Juan David Medina Carina Marie Piarulli integration of class work with the world outside the university. Students choose from an array of advanced multidisciplinary seminars that Trevor Nelson Solorzano Joel Charles Greenup Nicole Anne Medina Evenel Pierre complement their major studies; study abroad; and/or extended research through the groundbreaking Advanced Research and Creativity in Mariestela Somarriba Amanda Laura Guerra Enmanuel Salvador Medrano Emely K. Pietri Honors (ARCH) program. The College also provides unique, focused tracks in pre-med/health professions, innovation/entrepreneurship, and law, Kirby Katsy Suarez with Early Assurance Programs in law, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and osteopathy. Sara Haroon Frances O. Melendez Tia Plagata Natalie Swatowski Danielle Catherine Hatt Dulce Maria Merida Lourdes Hortensia Pomar Students can live in the Honors College Building, taking advantage of its extensive Honors living-learning community and co-curricular Sophia Tchir Briam Hernandez Justin Abraham Merwitzer Liliana Popova opportunities, with access to high-tech innovation and video labs, as well as IT support. The College’s Career Center guarantees an internship to Katherine Tchir Joseph Andrew Hernandez Krista Jessica Meyermann Elaysha Michelle Powell any student seeking one, and provides training in real-world social and business skills. Honors students embrace civic responsibility, and engage in Sarah M. Terrazas Saucedo Kristine Olivia Hernandez Iliza Mia Minaya Savannah Helene Pritchard-Torres service-research that directly benefits external communities, such as the Worlds Ahead Honors-Sweetwater Partnership. Adam David Hernandez David Mitchell Claudia Johanna Quiroz Revoredo Elizabeth Tinoco Susana Herrera Emily Mola Ali Ammar Qureshi Ana Maria Toaca Jessica Herrera Gabriella Montalvo Amelia Maria Ravelo Afra Ibnat Toma David Love Holcombe Alexis Monterrey V. Linda Reddy Christopher Ignacio Tonarely Madison Hufnus Ana Maritza Moraga Kimberly Restrepo Brian Miguel Trujillo Ikeoluwapo Ibrahim Claudia Moraga Jaqueline Marie Reyes Daniel Ucros Luk Luk Ul Jannah Rebecca Moreda Joshua Reyes John Aham Ukenye Catherine Acosta Etienne Andreas Irenee Bellemare Daniel Micah Carp Alicia Doolin Jacob Johnson Rafael Alejandro Morell Jared Vincent Reyes Flavia Valdes Lauren Aguiar Anabela Bello Gianna Marie Casteleiro Edward Dowling Anna Helene Jonsson Stephan Samir Mouhanna Dolsin Alexia Rivas Richard Valera Rafael Josue Aguilar Bianca Beltran Julio Cesar Castillo Azalie Ann Duque Samantha Jorge Natalie Ali Moussa Miguel Angel Rivas Valle Yisel Valle Aymun Jabeen Ahmed Charles Michael Benitez Schnaida Cazeau Melissa Duran Viktoriya Justiz Jesus Alberto Mujica Alexander Rodichkin Allison Marie Vargas Hassan Akram Megan Lee Bennett Noel Cerulean Jacob Alexander Erstling Humayun Jaleel Khan Dairon Munoz Monica Maria Rodriguez Cesia Patricia Vasquez Eliana Alba Jessica Jael Bermudez Yamiley Charles Frank Carlos Escalona Anastasia Khramova Olivia Marie Napper Anabella Maria Rodriguez Jocelyn Vega Kaitlyn Arielle Alexander Titus Jonathan Bernal Araque Geeticka Chauhan Marilyn Marie Escobar Brianne Mii Kimura Muhammad Mustafa Rebecca Rodriguez Melissa Stephanie Vega Brianna Kaitlyn Almeida Sarah Elizabeth Bird Joseph Patrick Ciarmataro Ava Marie Esler Nickolas Alexander Kinslow Nasim Ul Ghani Cristian Lazaro Rodriguez Amelia De La Caridad Velazco Melissa Alvarado Alexandra Blanco Irech Marie Colon-Morales Stephanie Lucia Espinosa Joshua Ian Knickerbocker Connor Patrick Nelson Diana Romero Narian Carolina Sadis Alvarenga Sofia Blanco Rudy Alexandru Constanda Ornella Esposito Jessie I. Limonta Tyler Koehring Nichols Andrea Romero Viamontes Aldana Kylie Megan Alvarez Livet Boffil Vicente Ignacio Cortesi Jackson Lee Fadely Laila Lipszyc Elieser Nodarse Katrina Marie Rosiak Jean Vidaillet Tatiana Angrino Milaidys Boffil Gabriel Ruben Coto Joseph Clifford Fagan Andrea Maria Llano Mailin Oliva Carly Ann Rowsey Demetrius Jovan Villa Keith Anton Jeremy Tendo Lloyd Braithwaite Morgan Ashleigh Crawley Isabella Marie Falcon Jose Alberto Lopez Jesus Gerardo Olivera Brian Osvaldo Rubio Camila Alessandra Vinas Sandra Aparicio Yonatan Ariel Bramnick Mary Ellen Crist Charlotte Marilag Saur Farolan Ivanna Lopez Gabriela Lourdes Ortega Jennifer Patricia Rueda Sara Wahman Joshua Apisdorf Carolina Isabel Brea Alexis Rachel Cruz Jessica Marie Fernandez Natalie Marie Lopez Katherine Anne Padron Richard Saco Romaisa Waseem Gretel Arcia Gonzalez Chantae Binzana Brown Kallee Amara Davisson Ramsey Alexander Fisher Samantha Lopez Dayami Padron Isabel Carolina Saez-flores Gabriel Federico Arias Nicole Christine Bugay Andrea Lucia De La Cruz Katia Elizabeth Florit Alexis Lopez Carolina Palacio Alec Mitchell Sanchez Cara Diane Whitney Yasmin Arias Alyssa Jade Burton Vanessa Kate De Laosa Melany Freiria Montana Katherine MacRae Gabriel Pardo Eduardo Javier Sanchez Maria Wilson Edwin Arocho Monica Calderon Tia Patricia Decerbo Andrew Joseph Fuentes Odette Manresa Nico Pasquariello Andersson Sanchez Sophia Andrea Younes Arielle Ashkenazi Mariano Cesar Calero Ruiz Giuliana Di Croce Giselle Garcia Maria Lucia Manrique Plata Joel Luke Pathiyil Leiliani Sanchez Cortney Emilie Zamor Igor Busch Assumpcao Alexander Hector Capo Sofia Di Cugno Elizabeth Mercedes Garcia Kamila Patricia Manzueta Katherine Rose Perez Ayrton Jeffrey Sanguino Marco Eduardo Zamora Bulla Binish Kottoor Babu Isabella Caproni Elisabet Diaz Amanda Garcia David Alejandro Marte Arletys Perez Jessica Amanda Saumell Heidy Zetina Itzel Alexis Basualdo Juan David Cardona Alexander Dieguez Oscar Steven Gil Maria Victoria Martinez Daniela Perez Lyndsey Elana Schatzberg Xian Xian Zhang Lourdes Marie Bazan Darlene Carmichael Virginia Isabel Dillon Daniela Giraldo Paola Andrea Martinez Michael Angel Perez Richard Edward Schutzman Nicole Zummar

24 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 25 BETA ALPHA PSI Samer Ashour Yasmin Mathlin Council for Student Organizations’ Honor Societies Aisha Arias Adriana Azamar Shanelle Maxwell Tal Aviv Greylene Basco Johana Mayor The following students have been recognized by their respective Honor Societies and the Florida International Binish Babu Alicia Bennett Dana McCulloch University Council for Student Organizations for reaching a high level of academic achievement. Timothy Dalecky Lucy Bofill Stephanie Mendoza Jimena Otero Alfonzo Beatriz Bonilla-Torres Bilal Mohammad Daniel Perrino Muiños Jessica Caprile Ernesto Napoles Dilnoza Sidikova Yadira Carpio Huy Nguyen Jennifer Villalobos Alexandra Cernuda Oveed Nieto Camacho Yanel Cid Ashley Oliver IOTA TAU ALPHA Jeanette Cooper Maitte Ozambela Hannah Balmaseda Nelson Cruz Christopher Pardais Cynthia Becker Luis Cuza Juan Perez PHI BETA KAPPA Jose Iglesias Robert Wood Giana Casciola David De Gerardo Perez-Garcia Aymun Ahmed Nickolas Kinslow Sophia Younes Natalie Centeno Natalie Del Izaguirre Gabriana Persad Hassan Akram Constance Lee Cortney Zamor Dana Edwards Ada Dominguez Rosario Yuleima Placencia Gonzalez Arnold Almaguer Jessie Limonta Deanna Edwards Julie Eguino Christopher Polanco Keylanni Jane-Alvarez Patricia Lopez PSI CHI INTERNATIONAL Shawn Hall Karina Elizondo Maria Pompa Kylie Alvarez Alexis Lopez HONOR SOCIETY IN PSYCHOLOGY Kevin Keys Aracely Escobar Haft Sanithe Pompilus Sandra Aparicio Kamila Manzueta Erika Aguilera Alexandra Marchese Nicholas Fernandez Pavel Pugh Alvarez Gretel Arcia Gonzalez Rebecca Marin Alysia J. Artiles Kayla McHale Onaidy Ferrero Wilmara Ramos Hemdat Bar Katherine Martinez-Lopez Lismay Barzaga Kyoung Park Lanelle Forbes Christine Riano Chantae Brown Daniel Masia Daniella Curbelo Yecenia Perez Nicole Forlizzi Kailen Rivero Marrero Hatim Bukhari Shelby McCleary Jose De Ramon Maurice Whitely Magda Fuentes Anelyn Robaina Carolina Busse Erin McNulty Johanna Dominguez Matthew Wozniak Yoandra Gallardo Valerie Rodriguez-Valdivia Isabella Caproni Juan Medina Genesis Duran Katherine Garcia Marbelly Rosales OMICRON DELTA KAPPA Julio Castillo Stephanie Mezerhane Caridad Ewens Martha Garcia Amelia Ross Catherine Cazimir Michelot Michel Lauren Fernandes Kassandra Banko Amarpreet Gill Sabahath Saif Shaikh Isaac Chayo Claudia Moraga Bianca Figueroa Chante Brown Dalia Godoy Alejandro Sanchez Joseph Ciarmataro Olivia Napper Nixa Font Christopher Catedral Christopher Gonzalez Ana Sanchez Villarreal Rudy Constanda Oluwasurubomi Olaniyi-Dada Madison Garriott Yamiley Charles Lauren Gonzalez Rebeca Sanchez Morgan Crawley Gabriela Ortega Dane Johnson Tia Clay Marisa Gonzalez Rosetty Sanchez Torres Giselle De La Caridad Costales Michael Perez Andrea Llano Melany Freiria Ioana Groza Adria Santana Adrianna De La Cruz-Munoz Reinaldo Perez Odette Manresa Cindy Garcia Mitchel Guanzon Lisset Santana De Los Santos Johanna Dominguez Kari Peterson Katherine Medina Madison Garriott Lauren Hebeler Skarlet Santana Edward Dowling Mia Plagmann Tatyana Munroe Amanda Guerra Jessica Herrera Addys Santos Nicol Ebanks Isabel Porras Orlando Olano Michaella Kanarek Qian Huang Kiara Simmons Ava Esler Michael Rankin Derek Pareja Michema Lafontant Silvia Hurtado Jeremy Soto Jessica Fernandez Patruca Reid Morgan Parker Marjorie Lluveres Andres Isla Colleen Stephens Jose Fernandez Joshua Reyes Cristina Peraza Kelly Odili-Onu Getro Josselin Sanchez Frederic Tassy Ramsey Fisher Jacqueline Riverol Sainz Jose Raba Kamila Patricia Manzueta Yolanda Justal Christelle Tchiendji Nixa Font Jasmine Rosello Darlene Riveron Brittany Peguero Gabriella Kamel Victoria Teasdale Andrew Fuentes Andersson Sanchez Katrina Rosiak Sergio Salazar Hadi Keylani Anthony Torron Kevin Fundora Julio Cesar Santana Quintana Edianys Santoyo Rebeca Sanchez Natasha Kinne Karolynn Trabanco Teresa Gancedo Andre Silva Cardoso Hannah Schindler John Ukenye Vanessa Lafrance Peter Tran Amanda Garcia Thomas Spencer Kirby Suarez Anthony Yabor Michelle Lazo Vinanoreen Travero Jeanelle Gomez Katherine Tchir Talia Taboada Kassandra Leniv Tiffany Troubody-Fernandez SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL Sophia Gonzalez Elizabeth Tinoco Melissa Torres A Jonathan Litt Marcos Trujillo Cue HONOR SOCIETY OF NURSING Alexandra Gonzalez John Ukenye Shanel Vazquez Javier Luces Jeannette Valdes-Brito Juan Heredia Luis Valderrama Espina Ann Vilchez Luisa Aguila Jose Madrigal Darya Valoshyna Joseph Hernandez Ivan Vanegas Jennifer Werkheiser Arnold Altiveros Lisa-Dawn Maloney Andres Vasquez Rodriguez Joshua Hernandez Andrea Villalobos Mariana Zuluaga Adelaida Alvarez Melissa Marcel Larissa Vazquez Ikeoluwapo Ibrahim Alyssa Wittmann Brittany Anderson Isabella Martinez Elise Vega Dario Archille Mariana Martinez Olga Viego

26 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 27 Olivia Vilaire ETA KAPPA NU Jessica Marie Fernandez INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Geeticka Chauhan Luis R. Avila Ivan Vivanco Echevarria Andre Zachary Arguelles Amanda Daniella Garcia HONOR SOCIETY Marcella P. Ervolino Justin Franco Andria Whitlow Nicole Bugay Lilybel Gomez Fayez Abboud Miguel A. Espinal Aldo Garcia Melissa Wong Piero Paolo Cáceres Barrientos Nomi C. Hernandez Leiva Laura Alvarez Jacqueline Gonzalez Oscar Steven Gil Laura Yarber Micheal Cash Ikeoluwapo M. Ibrahim Nestor Alvarez Ervin D. Hernandez Robin Joel Gomez Shoukang Zhu Cristian Izaguirre Mikey S. Joseph Juan Escano Xueli Liu Kathleen Gonzalez Robin Mayrand Odette Manresa Lisbeth Gallegos Katrina Malqui Woodny Lazarre TAU SIGMA HONOR SOCIETY Osmani Oliva Isabella Sofia Martinez Sofia Garcia Juan P. Medina Paula Lugo Joseph Kevin Adou Jenilice Novoa-Miralles Naomi Kawazoe Vaidehi Patel Juan Sebastian Marquez Luciana Casalino SIGMA ALPHA LAMBDA Pamilerin Jolade Ogunjobi Camila Li Haris Shaikh Natalie Matos Dessica Collins Brandon Ryan Beyrle Cristina Peraza Melissa Lopez Shaithya Shaji Alexandra Rodriguez Natalie Del Cueto Giavonna Andrea Hall Jonathan S. Perez Jazzmin Peluchette Johanna Dominguez Adriana Hernandez Marlin Perez Alejandro Ramallo NATIONAL SOCIETY LAMBDA PI ETA Rosa Figueroa Anthony Johnson Natalia Maria Quinones-Benet OF COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS Joseph Adou Kelsey Jame Claudia Maria Martinez Elizabeth Quintana ALPHA MU ALPHA Hassan Akram Nicole Alvarez Carolina Palacio Andrew Mederos Katrina Marie Rosiak Jessica Jane Blitzer Kylie Alvarez Estefani Conrado Jonathan Perez Patricia D. Perez Lyndsey Elana Schatzberg Ornella Esposito Isabella Caproni Tess Dzurny Tiffany Stephens Amaya Vega Mallory A. Sunstrom Joris Fokker Cindy Escobar Giselle Hernandez Karen Quinte Truyenque Andrea Viejo John Aham Ukenye Elizabeth Galan Jessica Fernandez Danielle Lyn Amelia De La Caridad Velazco Luisa F. Valderrama Ryan Hernandez Justin Franco Jilliane Marasigan BETA BETA BETA NATIONAL Cristian Zavala Angeline M. Varona Santiago Leal Sophia Gonzalez Kevin Ortiz BIOLOGY HONOR SOCIETY Mary Elizabeth Wallace Ariana Llosa Candace Greenland Geliani Perez Lorena Friedel Bouchereau Acra SIGMA DELTA PI Tatiana Zedan Brittany Isidor Marrero Joseph Hernandez Maria Sabatella Ashley De La Vega Anna Martha Cepeda Eric Medina Shane Hernandez Jennifer Vento Andrea Guardado Ava Esler SIGMA PI SIGMA PHYSICS Andrey Mezhuev Anastasia Khramova Michael Leon Kira V. Laquidara HONOR SOCIETY Adriana Molina Vikki Tou Liu SIGMA TAU DELTA Jessie Limonta Sebastian Aguilar Sandra V. Palomino Samantha Lopez Igor Assumpcao Ana Moraga SIGMA LAMBDA CHI Abdul Ansari Bianca L. Perez Jesse Lorenzo Azalie Duque Claudia Moraga Melissa Arcila Dayana Gonzalez Nicolle Regalado Andrea Luna Jonathan Febre Jessica Price Anthony Bonet Javiera Latorre Katy Chen Ruan Odette Manresa Rosa Figueroa Katrina Rosiak Ryan Dean Maria Manrique Indiana Vanessa Sacasa Iliza Minaya Adin Greenstein Carolina Ruiz Josh Farr Kathleen Ventura Natalia Montana Pierina Hidalgo Victoria Elina Sanchez David Rodriguez ALPHA PHI SIGMA CRIMINAL Connor Nelson Alexis Lopez Piera Sosa Duniel Remedio JUSTICE HONOR SOCIETY SIGMA IOTA RHO Pamilerin J. Ogunjobi Claudia Martinez Maria Trudeau Jarius Sampson Kevin Caba Anielka Cortes Katherine Padron Nadine Matas Luis Fernando Valderrama Joycee Garaboa Daniel Alonso Carolina Palacio Omar Morillo ALPHA EPSILON DELTA Angie Perez Daniel Barrera Ali Qureshi Connor Nelson PI DELTA PHI Mailin Oliva Marlin Perez Daniel Schramm Dolsin Rivas Mayra Turcios Adrian Diaz Flavia Valdes Marvin Roblero Gabriella Montalvo Cristian Lazaro Rodriguez Azalie Duque Nathaly Saavedra Ivan Vanegas Jasmine Rosello CHI SIGMA IOTA COUNSELING Kira Laquidara GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL Tracey D. Varela John Ukenye Carly Rowsey HONOR SOCIETY Laila Lipszyc HONOR SOCIETY Kamila Patricia Manzueta Alexandra I. Sanchez Daniel Balva Sabrina Danielle Joseph Kevin Adou PHI ALPHA THETA HISTORY Karina Asvolinsque Trevor Solorzano Patricia Causo Vaishali Sharma Nicole Alvarez HONOR SOCIETY Kendra Morancy Katherine Tchir Giobana Cuenca Daniel Ucros Hassan Akram Brahim Almarales Kevin Christopher Levern John Ukenye Lara Durand Gleidys Maria Bernal Juan Heredia Lana Pohlmann Jocelyn Vega Ann Eustace PHI ALPHA NATIONAL Johanna Maria Britton Shane Hernandez Maxsim Ousmanov Amelia De La Caridad Velazco Kemley Jean HONOR SOCIETY Kerline Romage Burns Erin McNulty Muhammad M. Nasim Ul Ghani Shawnak Verma Joshua Joseph Marilyn Albaum Adriana Castillo Jessica Mugica Olivia Napper Cara Whitney Johanna Ku-Britton Daniel Esteban Alvarez Catherine Joy Cazimir Dayami Padron Sophia Younes Alexis Lassonde Amber Cole Alexandra Cristina Cernuda Gabriela Rodriguez UPSILON PI EPSILON Amanda Rizo James Patrick Moore Amber Maria Cole Kristina Yost Daniel L. Amster ALPHA ETA MU BETA Marlene Ruiz Maricarmen Soto Cindy M. Escobar Nicholas Brea Lauren Aguiar Veronica Ucciferri Alfredo Ignacio Falcon Omar L. Burgos Agnes Arrinda

28 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 29 Namuna Panday Kianoush Gholamiboroujeni Doctor of Philosophy in Physics Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science Dissertation: Scanning Ion Conductance Microscopy for Single-Cell Dissertation: Oblivious Network Optimization and Security 2017 Spring Semester Doctoral Candidates Imaging and Analysis Modeling in Sustainable Smart Grids and Cities Major Professor: Dr. Jin He Major Professor: Dr. S. S. Iyengar

Dibakar Sigdel Jianmin Jia Doctor of Philosophy in Physics Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering Dissertation: Two-Dimensional Lattice Gauge Theory with and Dissertation: Multi-Criteria Evaluation in Support of the without Fermion Content Decision-Making Process in Highway Construction Projects Major Professor: Dr. Rajamani Narayanan Major Professor: Dr. Mohammed Hadi

Jeevan Bahadur GC Vanessa Trujillo Mustafa Karabiyik College of Arts, Sciences & Education Doctor of Philosophy in Physics Doctor of Philosophy in Biology Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering Dissertation: Molecular Dynamics Investigations of Structural Dissertation: Jewels for Dollars: Native and Nonnative Freshwater Fish Dissertation: Terahertz Plasmonic Devices Conversions in Transformer Proteins Belinda B. Baptiste Interactions in an Already Stressful Dry Down Environment Major Professor: Dr. Nezih Pala Co-Major Professor: Dr. Prem P. Chapagain Co-Major Professor: Dr. Philip K. Stoddard Doctor of Education in Exceptional Student Education Co-Major Professor: Dr. Bernard Gerstman Dissertation: Examining the Relationship between Fidelity of Co-Major Professor: Dr. Jennifer S. Rehage Xiaojing Liu Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering Implementation of Accommodations for Students with Specific Learning Keisha S. Grey Disabilities in Mathematics and Student Achievement in High School Ursula T. Wright Dissertation: Optical Coherence Photoacoustic Microscopy (OC-PAM) Doctor of Education in Adult Education and Doctor of Education in Adult Education and for Multimodal Imaging Algebra 1 Inclusion Classes Human Resource Development Major Professor: Dr. Linda P. Blanton Human Resource Development Major Professor: Dr. Shuliang Jiao Dissertation: Exploring the Relationship between U.S. Jamaican Dissertation: Institutional Ethnography: Utilizing Battered Immigrants’ Cultural Beliefs, and Conflict Management Styles Related Nagaraju Birudukota Women’s Standpoint to Examine How Institutional Relations Leonardo Marmol Amador to Their Perceived Job Satisfaction and Job Performance Shape African-American Battered Women’s Work Experiences Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry Major Professor: Dr. Tonette Rocco Dissertation: Design and Synthesis of Novel Azasteroids and in Christian Churches Dissertation: Customized Interfaces for Modern Storage Devices Major Professor: Dr. Tonette Rocco Major Professor: Dr. Raju Rangaswami Pseudoazulenyl Nitrones Adwait Kabra Major Professor: Dr. David A. Becker Doctor of Philosophy in Biology Yu Zhang Mojtaba Mohammadafzali Dissertation: Superoxide Dismutase C and Ras AffectsDictyostelium Michael Ross Bush Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering Contractile Vacuole Morphogenesis and Function Dissertation: The Effect of Employing Cultural Criticism in the Teaching Dissertation: Evaluation of Durability and Homogeneity of Doctor of Philosophy in Biology Major Professor: Dr. Lou W. Kim Dissertation: Experimental Analysis of the Effects of Hydroscape of British Literature for Chinese Undergraduate English Majors Rejuvenated Asphalt Binders Major Professor: Dr. Linda Spears-Bunton Major Professor: Dr. Hesham Ali Structure on Fishes in a Dynamic Wetland Bradley Klotz Major Professor: Dr. Joel C. Trexler Doctor of Philosophy in Geosciences Abhignyan Nagesetti Dissertation: Evaluation and Predictability of Observation-Based Surface David Butcher Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering Wind Asymmetric Structure in Tropical Cyclones Dissertation: The Effect of Hyperthermia on Doxorubicin Therapy and Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry Major Professor: Dr. Haiyan Jiang Dissertation: Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Ligand College of Engineering & Computing Nanoparticle Penetration in Multicellular Ovarian Cancer Spheroids Major Professor: Dr. Anthony J. McGoron Photodissociation in Heme Proteins and Formation of DNA i-Motif Alexandra Mosser Major Professor: Dr. Jaroslava Miksovska Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology Seyed Mostafa Batouli Md Ahsan Sabbir Dissertation: Using the Cognitive Interview to Enhance Recall Remy Dou Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering during Contact Tracing Dissertation: Exploratory Assessment of Roadway Infrastructure Dissertation: Corrosion Degradation Mechanism of Chemically Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction Major Professor: Dr. Jacqueline Evans Dissertation: The Interactions of Relationships, Interest, Adaptation to the Impacts of Sea-Level Rise Bonded Phosphate Ceramic (CBPC) Coating System for Highway and Self-Efficacy in Undergraduate Physics Co-Major Professor: Dr. Ali Mostafavi Bridge Steel Components Carolyn O’Gorman-Fazzolari Co-Major Professor: Dr. Arindam Gan Chowdhury Major Professor: Dr. Kingsley Lau Major Professor: Dr. Eric Brewe Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction Dissertation: Becoming Bilingual: Examining Teachers’ Perceptions and Sara Melissa Edelman Daria Boglaienko Raju Sinha Practices for Achieving Bilingualism and Biliteracy in English and Spanish Doctor of Philosophy in Biology Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering in a Two-Way Dual Language Bilingual Education Dissertation: Capture and Densification of Floating Hydrophobic Dissertation: Tunable, Room Temperature THz Emitters based on Dissertation: Morphology, Architecture and Growth of a Clonal Palm, Major Professor: Dr. Eric Dwyer Acoelorrhaphe wrightii Liquids by Natural Granular Materials Nonlinear Photonics Major Professor: Dr. Jennifer H. Richards Major Professor: Dr. Berrin Tansel Major Professor: Dr. Nezih Pala

30 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 31 Tarek Youssef Barry D. Mowell Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science Robert Stempel College of Public Herbert Wertheim Dissertation: Co-Design of Security Aware Power System Distribution Dissertation: Degree and Patterns of Formal Nongovernmental Architecture as Cyber Physical System Organization (NGO) Participation within the United Nations Economic Health & Social Work College of Medicine Major Professor: Dr. Osama A. Mohammed and Social Committee (ECOSOC): An Appraisal of NGO Consultative Status Relative to Political Pluralism Catherina Chang-Martinez Zachary Aberman Major Professor: Dr. Markus Thiel Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Diana Abreu Molnar Ryan C. Opsal Dissertation: Prevalence and Determinants of Overweight and Jason Alvarez Steven J. Green School Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations Obesity in Preschoolers in Miami-Dade County Chantel Amarillo Dissertation: Contrasting Oil Security Objectives within a Grand Major Professor: Dr. Nasar U. Ahmed Alfredo Armas Strategic Framework: The Case of the United States and China Aaron Arroyave of International & Public Affairs Praew Chantarasinlapin Major Professor: Dr. Félix Martín Peter Ashman Doctor of Philosophy in Dietetics and Nutrition Erica Bass Zhengzheng Qian Dissertation: Regulation of Adipocyte Differentiation and Metabolism: Victor Becerra Shahed J. Al-Tammar Doctor of Philosophy in Economics Rab5-Guanine Nucleotide Exchange Factors and Methylglyoxal Zaimat Beiro Doctor of Philosophy in Public Affairs Dissertation: Why Tenure? An Optimal Contract Perspective Co-Major Professor: Dr. Fatma G. Huffman Amer Belal Dissertation: Policymaking in the Gulf Region: The Case Major Professor: Dr. Jesse Bull Co-Major Professor: Dr. M. Alejandro Barbieri Melissa Bengoa of Privatization Policy in the State of Kuwait Andrew Bohn Major Professor: Dr. Meredith Newman Arash Reisinezhad Rachel D. Clarke Alexander Braley Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Christopher Brown María Aparicio Torres Dissertation: A Geopolitical Account of Iran’s Ties with Non-State Actors Dissertation: Parental Attitudes Beliefs and Behaviors about Nicole Brzozowski Doctor of Philosophy in Spanish under the Shah: 1958-1979 Caries Prevention among Black Preschool Children Jose Cabrera Dissertation: Spanish and Cuban Politicians, Publicists and Reporters Major Professor: Dr. Mohiaddin Mesbahi Major Professor: Dr. Mary Shaw Caroline Carreras Facing the Cuban Crisis at the End of the Nineteenth Century Michael Castillo Major Professor: Dr. Joan Torres-Pou Paul D. Rittenhouse Kemesha S. Gabbidon Layla Cavitt Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Yatyng Chang Galib Bashirov Dissertation: Achieving and Maintaining Food Security in the People’s Dissertation: Exploring the Dynamics of Sexuality Conversations Li Che Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations Republic of China (PRC): The Impact of Foreign Policy between Haitian and Jamaican Parents and Their Adolescents Angel Chinea Vicente Dissertation: US Foreign Policy toward Azerbaijan: 1991-2015 Major Professor: Dr. Mohiaddin Mesbahi Major Professor: Dr. Mary Shaw Geoffrey Collett Major Professor: Dr. Ronald Cox Nicole Colwell Bryant William Sculos Kathleen McInvale Terrence Daley-Lindo Karen Clay Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Peter D’Amore Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations Dissertation: Worlds Ahead?: On the Dialectics of Cosmopolitanism Dissertation: Exploring the Nutrition and Physical Activity Yanel De Los Santos Dissertation: South-South Cooperation as an Alternative Development and Postcapitalism Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Low-Income Parents of Spencer Del Moral Strategy: Rethinking Development Cooperation through South-South Major Professor: Dr. Clement Fatovic Peruvian Preschool Children Zachary Demko Cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean-Brazil and Haiti Major Professor: Dr. Mary Shaw Elena DiMiceli Major Professor: Dr. Eduardo Gamarra Graham Slater Brynn Donnelly Anshul Saxena Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations Chriselle Mae Ebreo Tristan X. di Montenegro Dissertation: Foreign Policy Evaluation and the Utility of Intervention Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Chloe Edinger Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations Major Professor: Dr. Félix Martín Dissertation: Theory of Gender and Power: Intimate Partner Violence, Laura Florez Dissertation: China’s Interest in Africa: Conflict or Stability? HIV Status and Sexual Risk Behaviors in Haitian Women Cameron Frederick Major Professor: Dr. Thomas A. Breslin David Tooch Major Professor: Dr. Jessy G. Dévieux Vanessa Freeman Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations Perry Fuchs Michael P. McCormack Dissertation: The Diffusion of Knowledge in Foreign Policy: The Case Matthew Gates Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations of Israel’s Technology Transfers as Tools of Diplomacy Elise Gershman Dissertation: Use It or Lose It: Canadian Identity and the Major Professor: Dr. Shlomi Dinar Carma Goldstein Construction of Arctic Security Policy Derek Gonzalez Major Professor: Dr. Mohiaddin Mesbahi Richard Whittaker Manesh Gopaldas Doctor of Philosophy in Economics Ryan Grell Dissertation: The Effects of Commodity Disturbances on Open Economies Gabriele Grossl Co-Major Professor: Dr. Prasad Bidarkota Allyson Gutstein Co-Major Professor: Dr. Cem Karayalcin William Hasson Edward Hernandez

32 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 33 Courtney Hibbs Giselle Prado Timothy Holley Andrew Quinn 2017 Spring Semester Graduate and Diego Iparraguirre Guillermo Ramirez Dan Iya Ailyn Rivero Alyssa James Pedro Rojas Undergraduate Candidates Brian Janda Lena Sabih Robin Joseph Claudia Santiesteban To graduate Summa Cum Laude, a student must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.90 or better and Sara Kim Kristyn Scheffel completed 40 semester hours of coursework for GPA at FIU. Alice Kim Prashanth Shanmugham To graduate Magna Cum Laude, a student must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.70 or better and Alexander Kitto Lesly Silva completed 40 semester hours of coursework for GPA at FIU. Jonathan Lavi Kamaldeep Singh Cum Laude David Lehmkuhl Benjamin Sirutis To graduate , a student must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or better and completed 40 semester hours of coursework for GPA at FIU. Benjamin Levens George Skopis Daniel Lewis Kelly Smith (Honors designations are based on cumulative GPA through the Fall Semester) Kevin Liu Michael Soler Juan Lopez Vishaal Sridhar Jonathan Macias Logan Stark William Mahoney Edward Suh Uday Malhotra Samuel Swiggett Amal Masri Adam Tagliero Nicole Massucci Jessica Telleria Sean McIntyre Melvin Thomas Andrew Milera Emily Tongdee Jonathan Moore Christopher Tournade College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts Michelle Moore Padilla Jonathan Urbina Elizabeth Nagoda Katherine Vandenberg Michael Kevin Drew Jr. Jonathan Mroz Shruthi Narasimha Jean Vo Master of Architecture Patricia Elso Pedro Miguel Munarriz Muhammad Noor Rachel Volke Allan Nogueira Abrantes Jr. Grecia Estrada Gonzalez Byron Munoz Madiha Noor Elizabeth Whitham Ashley Marie Aguiar Jean Paul Fiedler Glenn Munoz Michael O’Laughlin Kristi Wintermeyer Hadi Alhaffar Giovanna Gallardo Pinera Anamaria Deiss Ortiz Joseph Ottolenghi Linda Yue Susana Carolina Alonso Mylene Garcia Gonzalo Pardo Mythili Penugonda Christina Yuen Camila Martinez Alves Da Cunha Victor Jeferson Gavidia Michael Peisel Jorge Portuondo Sean Zajac Katherine Araujo Matos Abdallah Alaeddin Assaf Christopher Manuel Gongora Myrna Del Carmen Pelaez Alberto Barbetti Nicole Janette Gonzalez Robby Pena Mariana Candida Barbosa Danyealah R. Green-Lemons Kelly Privat Rebeca Sofia Bared Toni Alyse Groves Julian Francisco Ramirez Jr. Sharit Miriam Ben Asher Ricardo Guadalajara Gongora Victoria Rochelle Rein Daryl O’Leary Benjamin Amanda Rhaka Guyah Ana Maria Reyes Romina Blacharz Helena Hung Cen Carolina Rivera Caitlin Marie Bonet Veronica Loretta Jaile Brian Rivera Vanessa Alejandra Callejas Jasmin E. Jenkins Rafael Rocha Jorge Luis Camelo Olga Kusche Iglesias Monica Maria Rodriguez Mark Anthony Camero Yenisley Lopez Armando Jose Sevilla Alan Ramon Campos Alejandra Sofia Lugo Danit Shneiderman Fernando Orentino Canal Valdiviezo Lismeilyn Machado Rodrigo Silva Urbaneja Andrea Josefina Canaves Lillian Marin-Saenz Brian Patrick Simpkins Jessie Cardenas Alvaro Javier Membreno Jr. Stephania Soltau Michelle Chedraui Tanner Meyers Jessica Nicole Suarez Ivana Lourdes Collado Ricardo Andres Miranda Vikki Tou Liu Elizabeth Alejandra Cornejo Natalia Montana John Udbardy Daniela Elize Corrales Lina Maria Mora Nicolas Vasquez Priscilla Vanessa Cuadra Vivian Karola Contreras Morales Matthew French Wasala Jessica Dickinson Maria Jose Moyano Paula Jineth Yara

34 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 35 Master of Arts Kerby Kersaint Tatiana Lora Nicole Alvarez, Magna Cum Laude Tammy Melissa-Princess Joseph Glenbert Enoch Small in Landscape Architecture Ashley Loren Maine Morgan Mcmurtry Afia Amfo Joseph Gil Karni Neshara Smith Summa Cum Laude Danica Milinovic Agustin Martins Natasha Nicole Neckles Izbell Arriola, Taya Keagle Janis L. St. Fort Kristofer Brandon Mueller Sabrina Paz Riesgo Kassandra Banko John Joeseph Kirolos Andrew James Stephens Kurt William Schubert Javier J. Pinero Amber Jete Barbach Stephanie Jeannie Labiada Natasha Taylor Master of Fine Arts Cody C. Sylvia Pedro Porto-Filho Brougher Dehart Bass II Julian Fernando Legido Shana Taylor in Visual Arts Ivan F. Torrenegra Mayorga Janneth Carolina Rodriguez Rohan Binns Lauren Leyva M’Chaela J. Thompson Javier Cuarezma Sean Twomey Daniela Rodriguez Lyanne Paola Bonilla-Lucas Andrea Valentina Llanos Ana I. Valcarcel, Summa Cum Laude Danielle Kristine Damas Ashley Marie Ruchty Christina L. Brown Arley Londono Jr. Chealsy Lynn Vargas Yves Gabriel Master of Music Jason Daniel Soriano Cayla Marie Bush Savannah Jayne Longo, Magna Cum Laude Jennifer Caridad Vento, Summa Cum Laude Diana Margarita Garcia Kendall Ashton Lawhorn Grady Laura Pinan Suarez Monique Marie Cabrera Melissa Mercedes Lopez Cindy Vu Victor Rafael Golden Jr. Kameesha Vonique Jones Andria Thomas Johari Azizi Canty, Magna Cum Laude Danielle Marjorie Lee Lyn, Cum Laude Kenneth Scott Wallace II, Cum Laude Michael E. Gray Angel Diego Marchese Brigette Dolores Carrillo Priscilla Grecia Maldonado, Cum Laude Yadira Lizeth Zeron Roma Ingrid James Juan Felipe Mansilla Master of Science Alexander Cheche Colon Jilliane Aguilon Marasigan, Meg Roberta Kaplin-Noach Aaron Joseph Margolis Estefani Alejandra Conrado Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts in Music Susan L. Maas in Music Education Monika Miodragovic Jessica Amores-Gennaro Diaz Gabriel Ruben Coto David Alejandro Marte Juan Daniel Balleza Colette Gabrielle Mello Cum Laude Marcus D. Norris Jr. Carlos Hernandez Jonathan William Cubillos Doreen Masferrer, Alex Marino Diaz Guido Luis Mena Maureen Reyes Iren Esli De Los Santos Blair William Massa, Magna Cum Laude Eric Manuel Gonzalez, Cum Laude Ivan Emilio Santiago Brian Herman Liebman Marcelo Gaubatz Rosauro Mariana Yern Jennifer Marie Delgado Jennifer Auxiliadora Matus, Yasmin Carmela Katherina Koubi Lucy Xiomara Sepulveda Krystal Diaz Summa Cum Laude Ariadna Karina Martinez Master of Interior Architecture Zacherie Leslie Matteus Small Rebecca Helen Dunlap, Cum Laude Cristina Carrillo Mazarredo Jesus Gerardo Olivera, Cum Laude Tatiana J. Acosta Bachelor of Arts in Art Tess Dzurny, Magna Cum Laude Nancy Melara Jr. Matthew Steynor Magna Cum Laude Max Joseph Orenstein Amada Alonso Evelyn Cao, Mouna El Jamali Stephanie Linchy Mercier Osvaldo Vargas Alexa Castillo Milosz Maciej Strzelczyk Milagros Canada Allan Joel Espinoza Maria C. Mesa Cum Laude Paul-James Trevor Webster Melissa Castro, Cum Laude Kaylah Imani Bass Taylor, Thayse Fonseca Darzi Dianne Sashley Espinoza, Cum Laude Sedley Mezadieu, Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Karol Contreras, Magna Cum Laude Diego Enrique Villacrez, Fabiola P. Delgado Master of Science Taryn Farrior Uriel Eduardo Morales Edna Desulme Nicolas De Castro Christopher Fiandor Briana Nikia Nelson-Canty in Mass Communication Carlos M. Garcia Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Anamary Fernandez Celeste Fondeur Ashley Victoria Newman Skye Suzanne Anderson-Gierse, Hana Alakeel Jessica Hernandez Joan Francene Halili Ashley Marie Fox Henry Alexander Olivas Magna Cum Laude Maria Gabriela Aleixandre Danielle Horgan Isabella Hoyos Esi Nashon Fynn-Obeng, Cum Laude Tolga Onur Jennifer Liana Diaz, Magna Cum Laude Stephanie Armstrong Terry Jean Carolina Lentijo Home Tayhara Julieta Garcia, Cum Laude Kevin Ortiz, Magna Cum Laude Gabriela Elizabeth Diez, Cum Laude Lindsi Nicole Arrington Richard Anthony Jerez Jovanny Lopez Jessica Garcia Geliani Perez, Summa Cum Laude Vyvian A. Figueredo Amy Bargallo Jennifer Molina, Cum Laude Elisabet M. Lyon Madeley Gomez Amanda Beatrice Pernas, Magna Cum Laude Cameron Peter Golden Jordan Manuel Basadre Eduardo Paez Vanessa Martin Michael Gonzalez Briana Philippe Savannah Helene Pritchard-Torres, Isabel Sofia Carretero Marilis Rodriguez Janaisys Martinez Kheema Canaie Grant Alexandra Katya Philius Magna Cum Laude Rebeca Alexandra Cedeno Morales Vaishali Sharma, Magna Cum Laude Virginia Carolina Melendez Kristy Nicole Guardiario Melissa Quintero Luisa Michelle Rodriguez, Aneesa Charania Ricardo Antonio Stephens Jr. Andrea Morales Rebecca Amalia Guerrero Randa A. Raad, Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Natalie Marisa Cohen Stephanie Melissa Vasquez Esperanza Muino Silvana Patricia Guillen Jesse Revueltas Alfonso Juan Vieites Midori Shim Amanda Von Lohrman Cruz Da Costa Brittany Guinovart Christopher Marc Ricart Viviana Carolina Zuluaga Fabian De La Flor Bachelor of Arts in Art History Kyle George Hainline Kristopher Charlz Rodriguez Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Emily Hughes Devine Katherine Madeline Fleitman Summer Amanda Hendrix, Cum Laude Sarah Romano, Cum Laude Daniel Arturo Almeida, Summa Cum Laude Alexandra Jean DiMeco Sarah Elizabeth Gomez Dominic Henriques Claudia Rondon Danilda Argelia Baez-Sarmiento, Cum Laude Master of Landscape Architecture Daniel Eguizabal Suzelle Moya Annick Henry Carina Lauren Rosa Itzel Alexis Basualdo, Magna Cum Laude Khalid Mohammed Al Emadi Brenda Fernandez Isabel Carolina Saez-Flores Krista Marie Hepner Thomas Russo Nicole Janice Loud Alexis A. Alvey Kathy Azevedo Fernandez Kevin Alan Arrieta Melissa Valdespino Giselle Estrella Hernandez Chelsea Vanessa Rutledge Carolina Radas, Magna Cum Laude Eva Marie Gasson Maite Miren Herrera Maria Sabrina Sabatella Alex Spacagna Erica Sylvie Astrove Nicola Groves Gary Anthony Cassagnol Bachelor of Arts Yanick J. Holder Ricardo J. Sanders Christopher Ignacio Tonarely Stephanie Harrisson Vanessa Jaramillo Katherine Paola Santamaria Paula Daniela Valbuena Daniela Andrea Cifelli Adrian Jesus Hernandez in Communication Arts Samira Damiscar Daniella Sara Abraham Gloria Faith Jenkins Natalie Concepcion Santana Jerry Jerome Jacqueline Carolina Jimenez Angelica Maria Segura Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Erika Katarina Gottsegen Travis Jordan Bruno Acosta Cum Laude Tyri Devonte Jones Dickens Kenny Sereme Mario Roberto Alonso Jr. Mario A. Grana Maxime Chloe Komornik Joseph Kevin Adou, Katherine Anna Jarosz Kaitlyn Arielle Alexander Titus Anna Helene Jonsson, Magna Cum Laude Jarrion Sherman Rommel Arellan Marinas Alex Krahling Brittany Jordan Juval Shreves Reginald Anthony Baril Jr.

36 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 37 Miguel Bonilla, Cum Laude Nicole Marie Beckelheimer Amanda Laura Guerra Rebecca Marie Rodriguez, Doraluz Saldarriaga Miriam Izamar Tapia Joseph Ganguzza Alyssa Sue Beingolea, Cum Laude Kristine Olivia Hernandez Magna Cum Laude David Manuel Sanabria Ana Maria Toaca, Magna Cum Laude Lovanni Gabriel Gomez Christine Benavente, Cum Laude Nomi Corina Hernandez Leiva, Cum Laude Steven Rodriguez Erica Eloina Santiago Rowan Toolsie, Cum Laude Ernesto Karlo Gonzalez-Pena, Samiyyah Charlene Black Charity Johnson Ismael Jesus Rodriguez, Magna Cum Laude Daisy Jeanine Santos Amber Kim Velez Magna Cum Laude Christopher Blake, Cum Laude Kryssia Cecilia Kipp Rios Andrea Romero, Magna Cum Laude Gina Maria Schenone Maria Veronica Vera Brandon Aaron Hoffman Mary-Lou Bretthauer Michema Belony Lafontant Gabriela Rosario Lauren Taylor Shade Flavia Nascimento Zan Katherine Casey Hughes Julio Cesar Briceno, Cum Laude Alina Llevat Nathasha Carolina Rumbos Kesha St. Louis Jacqueline Nicole Zayas Daniel C. Leonard Juan David Buritica Alison Nicole Lopez, Cum Laude Camila Esther Saavedra, Cum Laude Vaneska Jasmine Suarez, Cum Laude Nicole Zummar, Summa Cum Laude Daniel Medina-Lopez, Cum Laude Cayla Marie Bush Samantha Lopez, Magna Cum Laude Jessica Grace Salani Jocelyn Talavera, Cum Laude Roselyn Marie Moreno Cassie Ann Cando Alicia Loredo David Forest Neale Cassidy Jordan Cann Courtney Alissa Lynch, Magna Cum Laude Sarah Michelle Perez Melissa Teresa Cano Elizabeth Kirsten Lytle, Magna Cum Laude Adele Daline Robinson, Magna Cum Laude Johari Azizi Canty, Magna Cum Laude Maria G. Mastrocristino, Cum Laude Wayne Alan Wilde Ana Carolina Capdevielle, Chelsea Olivia Mayor, Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Katherine Mayor, Cum Laude Bachelor of Music Lorraine Melanie Carcamo Khari Akil McIntosh Javier Enrique Arguello Laura Carvajal Angelina Medina Christopher Jacob Banos Adriana Rachel Collado, Magna Cum Laude Monica Cristina Mendez, Cum Laude Kevin Barrios Yanaisis De La Caridad Collazo Iliana Idania Menendez Thomas Puin Caprara Irech Marie Colon-Morales, Allison Garneth Moraga Magna Cum Laude Felipe Carvajal, Magna Cum Laude Daniela Isabel Morales, Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Maria Veronica Cuellar, Elaine Cordova, Magna Cum Laude Giovanna Morales Irma Gloria Gonzalez Claudia Isabel Cortes Diana Marcela Moreno Carlos Gonzalez Jr. Diana Cruz, Cum Laude Michelle Andrea Moreno, Jacquelyn Alexis Hernandez, Stephanie Nicole Cruz Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Maria Cubas William Neal Melissa Ann Iglesias, Cum Laude Viviane Nicole D’Adesky, Taylor Coral Oliva, Magna Cum Laude Roberto Juan Lopez-Trigo, Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Madeline Krystyna Oliveira Alexa Marsellos, Summa Cum Laude Nyamekye Daniel, Magna Cum Laude Laura Sofia Orozco Senegal Mooredeapostolo Andrea Lucia De La Cruz, Jorge Orta Beatrice Murray, Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Alejandro Ospina Joel Olaguibel, Magna Cum Laude Sofia Aleli De La Vega Maor Zur Ouzana Frank Ulises Perez Jennifer M. Deist, Cum Laude Yazmin Perez Mariana Restrepo Nicholas Alexander Diaz Genesis Michell Perez Daniel Marcos Rodriguez, Cum Laude Kenessa Janae Durrum, Cum Laude Natalia Maria Perez Roberto Rodriguez, Summa Cum Laude Ashley K. Felix Matthew Oliver Perez, Cum Laude Nicholas Jacob Rousseau, Magna Cum Laude Linda Patricia Flores, Summa Cum Laude Hillary Hope Pons Edgar Sanfeliz Botta, Magna Cum Laude Paola Virginia Flores, Magna Cum Laude Gabriella Isabel Prieto Kevin Segura, Magna Cum Laude Andrea Carolina Franco Morgan A. Pritchett Gabriel Villamizar, Cum Laude Nicole G. Franco Natalia Maria Quinones Nicole Raquel Franco Karen Milagros Quinte Truyenque, Bachelor of Science Emily Lima Freire Magna Cum Laude in Communication Catherine Christine Gago Fanny Tatiana Ramirez Janel Aguirre Katherine Vanessa Galban, Cum Laude Alexis Liane Ramos Nicole Alvarez, Magna Cum Laude Cindy Garcia Veronica A. Ramos Sadisleidy Alvarez Maria Camila Gil, Cum Laude Caitlin Virginia Randle Nirvana Denesse Araujo Natalia Maria Gomez Gabriella Reyes Victoria Arballo, Cum Laude Caroline Marie Gonzalez Cindy Y. Reyes Arboleda, Cum Laude Giselle Karina Arboleda Hernandez, Melany Cristina Gonzalez Giselle Isabel Rufin Rincones Cum Laude Ivonna Gonzalez Maria Rios Ana Maria Arenas, Cum Laude Carolina Gonzalez Del Pin Jenise Rivas Caterina Balzano Lauren Sofia Griner,Cum Laude Matthew Rodriguez, Cum Laude Manuela Alejandra Barcia Diana Camila Guarnizo Jessica Valeria Rodriguez, Cum Laude

38 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 39 Sarah M. Johns Ashley Nicole Phelps Master of Science in Reading College of Arts, Sciences & Education Maria Alejandra Larrotta Amelia Rodriguez Brittany S. Cahlin Janet Martell Ivan Kevin Rodriguez Elisa Delombard Vivian Martin Ramon Dario Rodriguez Johanna Maria Britton Victoria Velazquez Educational Specialist Master of Fine Arts Jocelyne Vilna Pierre Gabriela Rojas Patricia Causo Ingrid Zabate in Curriculum and Instruction in Creative Writing Peter Rojas Giobana Cuenca Megan Arlett Emily Robb Silveira Lisa Zavos Lara Durand Stern Master of Science Master of Science in Recreation Jan Marie Becker in Educational Leadership Victoria Esther Marie Valdes Hector Duarte Jr. Ann Eustace and Sport Management Malherbe Belizaire Amber Danielle Walter Educational Specialist Ariel Francisco Henriquez Byron Garcia Katina Laurel Barnes Patrick Joseph Colwell Brantanique Chaneise Williams in Educational Leadership Emily June Jalloul Lynne Gaynor Lucia Fernandez-Valdes Ana Cristina Gouvea Kevina Lashon Fullwood Enock Alouidor Michael Angel Martin Master of Science in International Vanessa Mejia Laurel A. Nakanishi Stephanie Lee Hernandez Master of Science Jiordan Hurst Lissette Reigosa Mary Frances Slebodnik Kemley Jean in Environmental Studies and Intercultural Education Frederick James Porter Michelle Danielle Navarro Gabriela Pura Suarez Joshua Gabriel Joseph Gregory J. Hill Haniah Al-Halabi Alexis Lassonde Ana Alicia Lemos Amanda Rajel Holder Master of Science Educational Specialist Master of Science in Statistics Marina T. Marchena David Riera Mary Elizabeth Wallace in Special Education Rocio Isabel Morris Andrew Llodra Lauren Boxhill in School Psychology Amanda Marissa Rizo Tianchen Zhi Master of Science Master of Science Fania Desinord Mailin Delgado Marlene Ruiz Yesenia Joyas in Forensic Science in Mathematical Science Deanna Lashae Everett Richard Andre Shutes Andres Milton Cubas Krista N. Garcia Paulette Leticia Wurts Martinez Master of Science in Adult Veronica Ucciferri Yu Cheung Silvana Newman Education and Human Phillip Russell Davis Michael Patrick Davidson Jr. Nicole Tracyann Hill Yoli Jeribeth Solis Lazaro Diaz Deborah Lynn Martinez Nahomie Saint Pierre Resource Development Lauren Ashley Martin Jessica Rothman Jerome Mulloor Victoria Diaz Briana Lynn Merchant Ebony Nicole Brooks Master of Science Ling Wang Jorge Andres Rivero Michelle Virginia Noviot Clairem Diaz Master of Arts in English in Curriculum and Instruction Farjana Siddiqua Nicole Marie Paez Wing Shan Vinus Fong Ibis Paneca Reynaldo Ales Joseph Azael Master of Science in Geosciences Solange Malavazi Francica Rebekah Rickels Michelle Almonte Martha Cabrera Susana Elena Bellido Master of Science Maryse Jeanpierre Gabriela Valdes Gabriel A. Benavente Jessica Marlen Cabrera-Sarduy Eshita Samajpati in Physical Education Betsy Theonor Josma-Ducheine Kellecia Rose-Marie West Jorge Enrique Cartaya Glenda Cajigal Maria Nicole Gudnitz Sider Thomas Gabriel Cameron Nathalie Molina Colleen Jessica Young James McCrink Natalie Dawn Carro Nicholas Ryan Chase Luco Joshua Pierre Lisa Casanova Matthew John Soderblom Richard Steven Rocco Master of Science in Ratasha Iribarren Marlene A. Tovar Antonia B. Chriswell Jared Evan Rosen Master of Science Maria Jose Sabando Silvana Regina Dos Santos Higher Education Administration Jessica Christine Valdes Joliett Vega-Klucevsek Yanaraliz Barnes-Rosa Ken Clarence Sneed in Urban Education Raquel Del Carmen Vallecillo Carolina M. Guara Mary Alison Burger Elena S. Zablah Jose Ramon Gutierrez Jr. Ellis James Bonds Lawain Contrell Brooks Master of Science Pamela Hernandez Megan Elizabeth Hill Alexa Icenia Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Master of Science in Biology Roldy Losada Jacob Robert Burns in Physics Hope Miller Amber Nichole Crow Shankar Dayal Adhikari Bianca Amber Mills Claire Burgett Raquel Luz Mejia Sara Helene Weinberg Mark Moseley Catherine Roxana Cruz Jessica Elaine Bartley Master of Arts in Linguistics Master of Science in Chemistry Stephanie April Padron Stephanie Fajre Zerpa Jacqueline Darwin Doyle Colton Allan Goodman Yagya Raj Joshi Professional Science Master’s Gina Marie Ailanjian Anthony Castellanos Cristina Maria Rodriguez Mark Tyrone Harris Dhiraj Maheswari in Forensic Science Carolyn June Baker Joshua S. Debord Stefani Rubino Reinier Hernandez Alexander Netepenko Monica Molina Christopher Diaz Mary Joelle Errico Keloy Snow Kayla Petrelle Hudson Michael Titze Daniel Martin Garzon Shambhu Kandel Leticia M. Torres Timya Laketia-Jaye Jackson Eric Arne Williams Kaitlynn Anne Gutierrez Robert Michael Lapierre Jessica Marie Troche Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry Kimberly Victoria Lainez Muminat Kerimova Yi Tan Christopher Scott Williams David Edgardo Aguilar Abigail Marie Lantigua Kay-Ann Nadine Linton Na Zhang Master of Science in Psychology Obtin Alkhamis, Summa Cum Laude Juancarlos Urbina Mario Roberto Lara Starlie Celeste Belnap Arnold Almaguer, Summa Cum Laude Master of Science Rebecca Lynne McClintic Master of Science Randi Jeanne Cheatham-Johnson Sandra Aparicio, Summa Cum Laude in Early Childhood Education Candice A. Morris Jacqueline Christine Duperrouzel Maria Gabriella Areiza in Counselor Education Angelamaria E. Del Portillo Geneva Munoz Rachel Tenenbaum Isaac Chayo, Summa Cum Laude Daniel Adam Balva Lashelle Farmer Yomaida Ortiz Porrata Victor Christian Vila Marvens Dessalines Audrey Benitez Corina Febres Cordero

40 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 41 Catherine Diaz Stephanie Esquivel Campos, Camila Esther Saavedra, Cum Laude Christoph Orlando Ingram Grace Dahye Chung Alexia Thompson Joel Emilio Diaz-Portorreal Summa Cum Laude Shyanne Shirlei Saenz Yadira Berenice Jaimes Katherine Cordova Pablo Valdivia Jr. Ivan Fernandez Margaret Chelsey Cintra Lyndsey Elana Schatzberg, Cum Laude Mary E. Johnson, Cum Laude Karla C. Cornish Evelyn Dianne Vanegas Tiffany Melisa Garcia Susan Cruz Lissette Soza Crystal Jones Jessica Francisca Delgado Joshua Stephen Villarreal Leila Haj Nassar Maria Florencia Cuesta, Summa Cum Laude Jessyca Mari Sterkowicz Stephanie Joseph Vincent Nicholas Delucia Allison Sarah Yaffe Alejandro Hernandez Juan De Leon Belloc Raquel Tomas Romina Andrea Krause Krystelle Marie Dieseldorff Jazmine P. Yancey, Cum Laude Ikeoluwapo Ibrahim, Summa Cum Laude Daniela Deas Christina Tomasek, Magna Cum Laude Kristine Nicole Largacha Darrian A. Dyson Sana Yousefi, Magna Cum Laude Bryan Laderman Marcy R. Diaz Jorge louis Torres Cierra Robyn Lawrence Bianca Estrada Natalie Marie Lopez Linet Dominguez Nathalia Caldara Tosta, Magna Cum Laude Patrick James Leon Ryan Andrew Fajet Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Oliver Maduro Azalie Ann Duque, Cum Laude Jose Luis Triana Mariella Lopez Jose E. Fernandez, Summa Cum Laude Natasha Blanch, Cum Laude Jaime Wilfredo Martinez, Cum Laude Dany Duran Mayra Turcios Chelsea Elizabeth Mais Vanessa Andrea Gallo Cody Ryan Kennedy Juan David Medina, Magna Cum Laude Edwin Ryan Emery Anthony Velazquez, Cum Laude Andrew Scott Munson, Cum Laude Alexandra Yessenia Garcia Miguel Angel Rivas Valle, Cum Laude Maria Camila Mosquera, Cum Laude Stephen Escudero Jean Paul Vidaillet Nathan Mais Andrea Garcia Stephan Samir Mouhanna, Cum Laude Jonathan Gabriel Febre Grethel V. Villalobos Princess Lorraine Nealy Marcos Tulio Garcia Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Cum Laude Natalie Ali Moussa, Christopher Guanerges Feros Samantha Belen Villavicencio Hector Luis Nieves Jr. Edna Patricia Gibson Tarek Abdelraouf Summa Cum Laude Addiesel Muniz Snyder Fertilien Sophia Andrea Younes, Johanna Marie Novoa Usa Giselle Grace Raisa Chauca, Cum Laude Cum Laude Cum Laude Angie Munoz, Rosa Lina Figueroa, Marco Andres Orrego Jr. Adin Zachary Greenstein Gabriel Alexander De Tuya Magna Cum Laude Michael Angel Perez, Brandon Eugene Forbes Bachelor of Arts Yoshuan Benjamin Pastrana Eileen Daniela Groll John Dennison, Cum Laude Cum Laude Byanka M. Picado Guerla Francois in Interdisciplinary Studies Lissandra Perez, Kristen Gayle Hooke Isabella Marie Falcon, Cum Laude Adrian Postigo Gabriel Gomez Manuel Abreu Elena Phelps Reynia Jean-Paul Liz Del Carmen Fuentes Gonzalez Jennifer Numidia Ramirez Jillian Marie Haro Jordan Alan Alcolea Judith Teresa Quevedo Hardy Johnson Monica Gomez Cum Laude Vanessa Reyes Cindy Hernandez, Carla Alize Dana Michelle Qureshy Eric L. Jones Jr. Jose Alberto Iglesias, Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Beatriz Reyes, Pierina Marisa Hidalgo Eric Daniel Alvarez Luis Gabriel Diaz Rangel Giovannah Cassandra Joseph Erica Johnson Magna Cum Laude Orestes L. Riera Perez, Ashlie Cariese King Adrienne Monique Aviles, Cum Laude V Linda Anna Reddy Cindy Laguerre Jackie Robert Lew Cum Laude Daniel Franklin Rubin, Paulette Elizabeth LaValley Samir Issa Bader Kristy Lynn Renazile Tashyan Lysaith Daniel Alexander Lowenthal Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Liset Ruiz Helen Lemus, Keith Banks Katrina Marie Rivera Ewa Madro, Emanuel David Picon, Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Richard Edward Schutzman, Alexis Lopez, Marielys Blanco, Cum Laude Tiffany Alexandra Rizo Lesly Carolina Marte Eduardo Alejandro Ramirez Magna Cum Laude umma Cum Laude Patricia Viviana Lopez, S Jordan Alexander Blecher Lidia Maria Rosario Chelsey Lynn Melendez Patruca Reid, Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Elizabeth Tinoco, Jesse Lorenzo, Carlos Bustillo Edgar James Rozier Gabriela Guadalupe Melgoza Sebastian Rodriguez Cum Laude Priscilla Torrado Gabriela Martinez Meirah Lopez Carrion Francesco Salgado Megan Sarah Michaels, Alejandro Thompson Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Richard Valera, Claudia Maria Martinez, Seanetta Carson, Magna Cum Laude Briana Sanchez Soraya Mohammed Page Gerold Trueblood Cum Laude Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Gerry Victor, Nadine Matas, Anjeannette Chirino Valeria D. Siegrist, Roberto J. Munguia Brian Miguel Trujillo, Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Robert Joseph Wood, Sarah Jasmine Medina Gutierrez Stephanie Margarita Cuadro Fenna Spiegelhalter, Daniela Paez Danielle Marie Urrutia Marco Eduardo Zamora Bulla Mahogany Tiara Mills Julie P. Danao-Salkin Ilyssa Steinlauf Pedro Cesar Palomino Daniela Valdes, Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Abdullah Mir Kevin Anthony Del Rey Lynette Marie Stokes, Sheyla F. Perera Bachelor of Arts in Earth Science April Solis Miralles Amanda Jean Demske Christopher Anthony Sullivan Patricia Perez Rebecca Moreda, Cum Laude Steven Andrew Teitter Suany Perez Bachelor of Arts in Physics Angeline Fernandez Apolinario Millado Domingo III Claudio Alfonso Atilano Jr., Cum Laude Maximilian Morilla Shanna-Kay T. Douglas Amy Terzuoli David Anthony Perez-Espinosa Cum Laude David Farias Omar Jose Morillo, Danna Dumervil John Paul Torres Anthony Perkins Bachelor of Arts in English Connor Patrick Nelson, Summa Cum Laude Andrea Christina Valentino Leandro Algura Petalio Dayana De La Caridad Gonzalez Frank Carlos Escalona Jr. Cum Laude Alexander Michael Abreu Katherine Anne Padron, Magna Cum Laude Nicole Angelique Vargas Lorena Nuria Pineyro Samantha Lynn Green, Arlet Aguiar, Cum Laude Brittany Ricola Fahie Javier Pagliery Magna Cum Laude Yessenia De Jesus Zamora Heath Rassner Joshua Michael Apisdorf Victoria Figueiredo, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Carlos Eduardo Paolini Jaime Franco Carolina Beatriz Ravelo Ashley Middle Arana Zugey Adriana Perez Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Brittany Brianna Reed Tarek Abdelraouf Magna Cum Laude Shaghef E. Fregat Igor Busch Assumpcao, Isaac Perez, Magna Cum Laude Saleh Aboushi Ana Claudia Schultz Denia Maria Abreu Andrew August Ball-Llovera Marcos G. Girasol Evan Everette Acle Stephanie Pierre Ana Cristina Giron Sarah Jelle Acado Darryl Lynn Shipman Jr. Richard Bazails Amanda Marie Plasencia Sarady Amparo Selena Sophia Sifontes, Cum Laude Andrea Acosta Jonathan Glen Cum Laude Ashley P. Beckford Robert Steven Regalado Denecia Joycelyn Anderson Cameron Deion Smith Shannon N. Acuna, Jorge Luis Blanco Bernard Anthony Gonzalez Alyssa Marie Aguayo David Augusto Rodriguez Shirley Crisbel Gramajo Aldo Andrade Elmo Junior Stephen Jr. Marcell Alexander Borgen Cum Laude Maria-Fernanda Aguerrebere, Cum Laude Yaisa Rodriguez, Eric Hamm Luis Enrique Barroso Lawanna L. Stevens Alexia Fallon Bozas Summa Cum Laude Krisha Alexia Aguiar Jasmine Liz Rosello, Joshua Hernandez, Magna Cum Laude Karina Annita Bodnieks, Summa Cum Laude Elizabeth Suarez Jennifer Lynn Brewer Brian Osvaldo Rubio, Magna Cum Laude Ross Eugene Brown III Randolph Suarez Erika Katherine Aguilera Vanessa Hernandez Katherine Lisbeth Aguirre Jean Paul Russo Omar Herrera Jr. Maria Alejandra Castro Stephanie Nicole Texeira

42 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 43 Maria Agurto, Magna Cum Laude Andrea Alexandra Caicedo Ashayla R. Dean Lillian Garvin Abril Kaina Liendo Priscilla Olga Milanes Fiaza Ahmed, Magna Cum Laude Melissa E. Calamito Alessandra Del Rio Mabel Gimenez Kayla Marie Lima Kaitlin Miller Ayshia Zubaida Akhtar Conan Calleja, Magna Cum Laude Leslie Delaguardia Andres Gomez, Magna Cum Laude Clarissa Liriano Lenashia Miller Soleil Sofia Alba Alexandra Marcelle Camacho Alyssa Rae Delgado Shantel Marie Gomez, Cum Laude Maria Carolina Lizarralde Jonathan Oliver Milton, Summa Cum Laude Danish Ali Isabella Camacho Martinez, Liana Delgado, Cum Laude Maritza Gomez, Cum Laude Andrea Maria Llano, Cum Laude Daniel Mion Anastacia Theresa Allen,Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Dorothy Delpe Robert Edward Gonshak Katherine Yamilett Llopiz Michelle Alexis Miranda, Magna Cum Laude Iliaisy Almanza, Magna Cum Laude Desmond Cameron Marie Lazarre Desir Sean David Gonzalez Victoria Lynn Lockwood Shelby Mitchell Anastasia Andrea Alpizar Thalia T. Campbell Christopher Diaz Diego Manuel Gonzalez Jennifer Marie Lopez Yanesa Montenegro Kareem Alston Jehan Campbell Breydik Diaz, Magna Cum Laude Anthony Gonzalez Maria Crystal Lopez Adrian Mora Valerie Altine, Magna Cum Laude Alexandra Maria Campos Elizabeth Marie Diaz Diana Maria Gonzalez, Magna Cum Laude Andrea Robin Lopez Cynthia Alejandra Morales Ana Maria Alvarado Jose L. Cano Sofia Di Cugno,Cum Laude Jessyka Adlin Gonzalez Elizabeth Guadalupe Lopez Amber Simone Morgan Monica Alvarez Jovany Canton Mariana Do Vale Alexander Gonzalez Stefany M. Loria William Andrew Morgan, Cum Laude Isabel Ama, Magna Cum Laude Kristen Carbajales Kristen Dominguez Anaibis Gonzalez Dianelys Loro Maria Camila Mosquera Armando Amador Valeria Cardenas Johanna Gabriela Dominguez, Kellyann Deanna Green, Cum Laude Dedreann Louis-Jeune Diana Moya Noelle Lynn Amador Nereyda Cardero Magna Cum Laude Joel Charles Greenup Claudia Lozano Kemely Munoz Noelcy Amador Stephanie Cardona Krista Janeth Donis Valentina Grisales Alessandra Lualdi Tatyana Keri Munroe, Cum Laude Sergio Jesus Andrade Darlene Carmichael, Magna Cum Laude Veronica Alexandra Dos Santos, Cum Laude Alexander Grosso Rebecca Dianne Luis Andrea Carolina Najera Bianca Stephanie Arauz Daniel Micah Carp, Magna Cum Laude Aubrey Dupree Tyler Wolper Gustinger Jessica Luna, Cum Laude Ivanna Del Carmen Naranjo, Yasmin Arias, Magna Cum Laude Tatiana Carpenter, Magna Cum Laude Alzenir Inez Duque Hanna Habib Noel Macchi Magna Cum Laude Alysia Jaymi Artiles, Magna Cum Laude Jessica Annette Carvajal Melissa Duran Stephen Michael Habich, Cum Laude David Macias Masa Allam Nasief, Magna Cum Laude Madiah Aslam, Magna Cum Laude Michelle Nicole Cascante, Brittany Duty Hodan Osman Handule Farah Mahmoud Lizmarie Natal Igor Busch Assumpcao, Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Jennifer Marie Dzielak Michelle Harbidge Steeven Phillip Malara Alison Nemia Nathalie Weisson Azcano Jacqueline Nicole Castellanos Nicol Shantel Ebanks, Magna Cum Laude Alexandria Raphaela Lorna Haynes Alfredo Miguel Maldonado Rebeca Nettesheim Alejandro Emilio Azoy Schnaida Cazeau Rachel Marie Echevarria Janka Hegedus Odette Manresa, Cum Laude Tyler Koehring Nichols, Magna Cum Laude Vesna Babarogic Dayana Ceruto Miyares Cinthia Laura Echeverria Stephanie Hernandez Sophia Maria Manuel, Summa Cum Laude Tiffany Leigh Nieman Tiffany Noelle Baker,Summa Cum Laude Marta Chaljub Khalee Kay Edwards Sujayne Hernandez Baez Arianne I. Marcano Tashakey Nichola Nobrega Hemdat Bar, Summa Cum Laude Bianca Cheung Cassandra Taylor Egoavil Tiffany Nicole Hill Janizelle Marichal Camilo Andres Nunez Yarden Bar Ralph Chreiky Jesimar C. El Yamel Vera Jennifer Jazmin Hooker-Garcia Adrian Marin, Cum Laude Elizabeth Nunez Adriana Alicia Barrero Alexander Jose Coker Rebecca Rose Elimelech, Summa Cum Laude Jessica Hudson Roxanne D. Martin Eliana Marcela Olivero Gretel Barroso Marielle Constance Barcia Cook Orise Eretoru Sandra Kaitlyn Hunt Maurilio Martinez Paula Oramas Lismay Barzaga Kristie Cordoves Carlos Escobar Kevin Ibanez Derek Javier Martinez Darleen Yvette Orellana Brianna G. Basanta Karen Cordoves Nicole Andrea Escudero Maria Irwin, Summa Cum Laude Maria Alejandra Martinez Anchique Carlos Mario Orozco Daniel Lazaro Batista Juan Correa Cristina Esparragoza Jeffry Izquierdo Justin Alan Marx, Summa Cum Laude Jennifer Ortega Sarah Bender Tierra Courtney Stephanie Lucia Espinosa, Ralph Anjelo Jacob Yanetsys Mateo Gabriela Lourdes Ortega, Marina Benetton Trujillo Ashley Cox Magna Cum Laude Keylanni Jane-Alvarez, Magna Cum Laude Rhoda Mauclair-St. Louis Summa Cum Laude Alexandria Benjamin Clarice Frances Crawford, Cum Laude Jose Carlos Estrada Nathalie Jean Jomara E. Maya Camila Ortiz Valentina Velez Benoit Morgan Ashleigh Crawley, Lauren Alexandra Fernandes Amanda Jennings Emily Joanne Mccloud Maitte Caridad Ozambela, Sophia Birriel-Sanchez Summa Cum Laude Adriana Fernandez Dane Andrew Johnson Galen Mcconnell Magna Cum Laude Sarah Marie Blevins Ashton Michael Cromity Andrea F. Fernandez Julia Johnston Shannon Mckally Jennifer Padron, Cum Laude Mariah Christina Lavinia Bouwland Dayle Cruz Samantha Fernandez Jerry Tom Joseph Cheyenne Khaliya-Zante Mcqueen Jessica Cecilia Padron Britney Elizabeth Brice Josye Cruz Bianca Cristina Figueroa Cassandra Joseph Adele Meant Katherine Michele Pallidine Mariela Brito Agatha Christty Cuadra Jennifer Cristina Figueroa Ivanna Juliusburger Katherine Medina, Magna Cum Laude Nicholas Palmieri Rachel Broche, Cum Laude Priscila Marina D’Amico Michelle Finn, Cum Laude Najwa Jurdi Nicole Anne Medina, Magna Cum Laude Grisel Amaive Pantoja Chantae Binzana Brown, Magna Cum Laude Walgense Damis Angelica Fonseca Lily Marie Kaufmann, Magna Cum Laude Taira Medina Derek Pareja, Cum Laude Robin Tracy Bryant Sara Danielle Dannon, Cum Laude Nixa Esperanza Rita Font, Romy Sarah Kedem Mildred Medrano Gilbert Marcaida Pareja Michelle Lee Bueno, Magna Cum Laude Shauntele Davis Magna Cum Laude Nicholas William Kendall, Mohammad Memon Morgan Alexandra Parker Paula Marcela Buitrago Jennifer Carolina Daza, Cum Laude Ashley Franco Summa Cum Laude Emmanuel Anthony Mena, Cum Laude Elizabeth Penalver Hira Bukhari, Cum Laude Giselle De La Caridad Costales, Melany Freiria, Cum Laude George Kokinakos, Cum Laude Tetisheri N. Menna Kimberly Marie Penate Liset Burgos, Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Janelle Fuentes Calvin Ashley Koury Dulce Maria Merida, Cum Laude Cristina Marie Peraza, Magna Cum Laude Carolina Xiomara Busse, Summa Cum Laude Adrianna Christine De La Cruz-Munoz, Jessica Renee Garcia Karina Teresa Lafaurie Angelica Maria Merlano, Magna Cum Laude Yit Perdomo Yaritza Estrella Caceres, Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Diana Judith Garcia Tharah Sophia Laguerre Carl-Ashlie Michel, Cum Laude Carolina Peredo Crystal Caceres, Magna Cum Laude Melany De Amorim Karla Alexandra Garcia, Magna Cum Laude Kanara Lee Alexandra Michel Adriana Perez, Cum Laude Lauren Margaret Cahill Jose De Ramon III, Magna Cum Laude Madison Polk Garriott Michelle Lee Gonzalez Alejandro Boris Mihaic Adrian Perez

44 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 45 Yadira Marie Perez Lorentzs Saint Louis Barbara Cristina Valenzuela Sanchez Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Melanie Rodriguez Arielle Ashkenazi, Cum Laude Lianne Perez, Summa Cum Laude Victor Albert Saladin Karina Alexis Vallarino and Gender Studies Danielle Rodriguez Jesse Alexander Attard, Cum Laude Cum Laude Cum Laude Beatriz Perez Isabel Salazar, Vinia Valmy Dairellys Drago Ariana Merecedes Rodriguez Mehak Baig, Summa Cum Laude Reinaldo Perez, Fatima Del Socorro Salazar Christina Mary Vanover Cristina Esparragoza Jessica Rose Rodriguez Sheriece Siomara Bailey-McKoy Summa Cum Laude Jorge Antonio Perez Pamela Salcedo, Vanesa Vargas Melany Freiria, Cum Laude Adeeba Siddiqui Tosheena Derisha Bain Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Monique Daphne Perez - Medina Katherine Salgado Cesia Patricia Vasquez, Roberto Jose Gonzalez, Summa Cum Laude Maria Eugenia Sosa Mojdeh Baniasadi, Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Natasha Isabel Perullas Najla Julian Salmon Orlando Olano Vazquez, Akeem Graham Nelianne Soto, Bryan Joseph Barrera Kari Almeda Peterson, Summa Cum Laude Clara Ashley Saltzman Shanel Vazquez Natalie Michelle Soto, Cum Laude Stephanie Roxana Barrios, Cum Laude Dominica Lashawnelle Phifer Gisela Samitier Jalmar Vega Erica Toledo Jose Antonio Barro Miosoti Pichardo Charlene L. Sanchez Justin Lazaro Velazquez Bachelor of Science Maria Arelis Torres Jazmin Nicole Basto Camila Pina Lynnesha Michelle Sanders Alyssa Marie Vera in Early Childhood Education Nicole Vargas Bianca Beltran, Summa Cum Laude Kassandra Marie Pineda Alexandra Rebecca Santalo Solansh Verdecia Elizabeth Victoria Alarcon, Victoria Alejandra Varona, Jessica Jael Bermudez Jennifer Edith Pivaral Mihail Alain Santana, Cum Laude Katerina Elizabeth Vidal Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Sabrina Beydoun Lourdes Hortensia Pomar, Cum Laude Melissa Santiesteban Tathiana Mikaela Vieira-Martins Greter Ampudia, Cum Laude Mackenzie Vaughn, Magna Cum Laude Alexandra Blanco Rafael Ignacio Portuondo Lilmaria Santos Ann Alicia Vilchez, Magna Cum Laude Lauren Elizabeth Apodaca Joanna Vega, Magna Cum Laude Dasha Nicole Bobkova, Cum Laude Kiandrea Pound Natasha Sasenaryan Emily Louise Vincze, Magna Cum Laude Kaylee C. Baker Livet Boffil,Cum Laude Katie Ellen Price Miguel Angel Saucedo Leana Coe Wade Jennifer Denise Belus, Cum Laude Bachelor of Science Milaidys Boffil,Summa Cum Laude Rossana Proietti Melanie Marie Scavino Fabiola Weerts Jennifer Lynn Bilton, Summa Cum Laude in Art Education Alan Bonfil Summa Cum Laude Andree-Marly Boucicaut, Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Deborah Lynette Pulido Hannah Adel Schindler, Jennifer L. Werkheiser Paloma Maria Garrido Kevin Borges, Rebecca Sophie Caneus Cum Laude Stefano Pulignano Sonia Caridad Schneider Racquel Williams Alessa Quiroz, Cum Laude Gabriel Broche, Cum Laude Valeria Cipolla, Magna Cum Laude Elizabeth Quero Michael Eric Schroll Ashley J. Wilson, Schneyder Marc Telus Grace Caballero Clarissa Quesada Alyssa Trudy Seidler, Summa Cum Laude Maria Wilson, Magna Cum Laude Natalie D. Cobbs, Magna Cum Laude James Andre Cadet Joli Marie Quiceno, Cum Laude Kirsten Selgas, Cum Laude Alyssa Briana Wittmann, Dessica Desnicia Collins, Magna Cum Laude Yolanda Mercedes Calatayud Jose Hernando Raba Tanya Imani Severin Summa Cum Laude Julia C. Croake Bachelor of Science Victoria Ann Camus Camille Rabang Yasmine Shipman Robert Joseph Wood, Summa Cum Laude Ketty Ann Depina in Biochemistry Alexander Hector Capo Carolina Ramirez Jay Charles Shuford Carina Keiko Wuollet Stefanie Derr Cristian Eduardo Zavala Alex J. Carpio Samuel Krishna Ramjattan, Enrique Giovanni Silva, Cum Laude Paula Andrea Yory, Cum Laude Amanda L. Desme, Summa Cum Laude Carla Carrazana Magna Cum Laude Veronika Skibo Rachel Zapata Jennefer Escarra Bachelor of Science Michael Anthony Carvajal, Cum Laude Matthew Ramos-Paez Hector G. Somarriba Valentina Maitte Zatizabal Grant Farrington, Cum Laude in Biological Sciences Gianna Marie Casteleiro Cum Laude Paolo Raymundo, Cum Laude Karla Patricia Sone, Cum Laude Elizabeth Zayas Jamala Nyota Francois, Denia Maria Abreu Anise Castellanos Magna Cum Laude Mario Shaquille Riley-Thibou Ana Soriano Heidy Zetina, Magna Cum Laude Paola Vanessa Fuentes, Briana Acelor Agnese Castellucci, Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Angella Rinvil Ernesto Andres Sosa Mariana Zuluaga Jennifer Rebecca Garcia, Alejandro Acosta Julio Cesar Castillo, Summa Cum Laude Alex Xavier Rivas Mihaela Stoian, Magna Cum Laude Christian Anthony Zuniga April Golphin Lorena Friedel Acra Bouchereau Catherine Joy Cazimir, Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Karissa Rivera Alexandria Laureen Suarez Monica Ivelise Gonzalez, Olivier Ade Matthew Chacko, Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude David Rivera Jr. Barbara Suarez Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Tiffany Nicole Hamker, Jumana Hussam Afaghani, Dave Cherizier Carla Cecilia Rivero Maria Isabel Suarez and the Environment Barbara Milagros Herrera Bompart Magna Cum Laude Ronald Antonio Chinchilla Magna Cum Laude Diane Jordan, Cum Laude Jacqueline Alicia Riverol Sainz, Kirby Katsy Suarez, Aleme Nicolas Benissoit Rafael Josue Aguilar Angelica Maria Cifuentes Magna Cum Laude Carolina Lopez Sofia Suarez Lucas Biehler Aymun Jabeen Ahmed, Magna Cum Laude Tia Clay Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Ana M. Martinez Darlene Riveron, Talia Marie Taboada, Carlos Julio Colina Barazarte Hassan Akram, Summa Cum Laude Rafael Ignacio Cobian Perez Summa Cum Laude Arianna Martinez-Fort, Cum Laude Zulma Raquel Rodriguez Michelle Toledo, Annette Dominguez Brianna Kaitlyn Almeida, Guillermo Enrique Columbie II Arianne Caridad Rodriguez Ashley Courtney Torres Sirena Nicole Merida, Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Natalie Correa Christian Fernandez Vanessa Dinorah Morales Amanda Lidia Rodriguez Janelle Nicole Torres, Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Ana Alonso Jonathan Coto Andrew Joseph Fuentes, Merri Moses, Magna Cum Laude Natalia Isabel Rodriguez Elizabeth Torres Anaeli Gomez, Cum Laude Marc Altidor* Allen Kevin Crespo Karina Rodriguez Melissa Megan Torres Micaela Belen Ormazabal, Kylie Megan Alvarez, Summa Cum Laude Vicmarie Cruz Vargas Evika Grant, Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Arian Rodriguez De Armas, Cum Laude Vladimir Alejandro Trimino Ana Carolina Alves Yoli Victoria Davalos Amanda Elizabeth Izquierdo Daniela P. Ortiz-Castro, Cum Laude Javier Rojas Michael David Trujillo Jean Richard Marques, Cum Laude Sarady Amparo Emily Alejandra Delgado, Kayleigh Owen, Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Nicole Rojas Janet Trujillo Jessica Marie Nelsen Andre Alfredo Ampudia Pedro Alcides Romero Shenica Kerrian Tulloch Natalie Marie Padron Luisa Arango Ved Mahendra Dhaniram Zulay Pastrana Magna Cum Laude Kevin Roque De Escobar Agda Upegui Osline M. Pascal, Junior Lennon Aranton, Cum Laude Liliana Diaz Josue Daniel Sandoval Cum Laude Stefanie Millie Rubiera Carolina Uribe Stephanie Lynn Perez, Gretel Arcia Gonzalez, Magna Cum Laude Cristina Marie Diaz Hyacinth Sawyers Summa Cum Laude Suni Ruiz, Magna Cum Laude Nayade Valbuena Alexa Maria Perez, Gabriel Federico Arias, Cum Laude David Diaz-Paez, Cum Laude Cum Laude Allison Melanie Saavedra, Cum Laude Jose Gabriel Valdes Mayra Quintana, Cindy Ariza Joel Emilio Diaz-Portorreal Nathalie Sablon Jr. Marcella Valdes Grether Rodriguez Ivan Arvelo, Cum Laude Alexander Dieguez Shabnam Safarzadeh Mildrey Valdivia

46 Florida International University *Awarded Posthumously Spring 2017 Commencement 47 Karen Diez-Arguelles, Cum Laude Gabrielle Kristena Jones Iliza Mia Minaya, Magna Cum Laude Daniel Quintero, Magna Cum Laude Yoel Tajes Leiva Juanpablo Olguin Krista Janeth Donis Seyedeh Clara Kaghazchi, Cum Laude Iqra Mahmud Mirza Joseph Mitchell Rahm Karina Paola Tamburi Ini Paul Reuben Madison Blues Dubil, Cum Laude Farhan I. Khan Celine Tahina Moise Michael Anthony Rankin, Jorge Tasse Joshua Reyes, Summa Cum Laude Cindy Echevarria Humayun Jaleel Khan Karenny Montan Magna Cum Laude Katherine Tchir, Summa Cum Laude Tayliz Marie Rodriguez Dujon Brandon Edwards Haider Khan Estefany Montana Carla Reale Sophia Tchir, Cum Laude Marliette Rodriguez Matos Kerri Ann Leilani Elaise Brianne Mii Kimura Alexis Monterrey Jr., Cum Laude Kimberly Restrepo, Cum Laude Bianca Alexandra Tercero, Cum Laude Angel Raul Rojas Ahmed Hesham Elguindi Dina Kisanova, Summa Cum Laude Claudia Moraga, Summa Cum Laude Orestes L. Riera Perez, Magna Cum Laude Blessey Ann Thomas Reina Encio Oscar Rafael Kuan Jr. Ana Maritza Moraga, Magna Cum Laude Coral Del Mar Rivera Elizabeth Tinoco, Summa Cum Laude Andersson Sanchez, Summa Cum Laude Gabriel Estevez Excela La Rosa Jose Antonio Moralejo, Cum Laude Alexander Rodichkin Randy Ramses Torres Christopher Schnoor Meilys Caridad Farinas Loruanma Lam, Cum Laude Max Vincent Morales, Magna Cum Laude Haroldo Jose Rodriguez Jennifer Torres Natasha Sulimoff Martin Ephrem Felix Jr. Steven Lankford Solanch Morales, Magna Cum Laude Juliet Rodriguez Joseph Michael Torres Cinthya Luz Susanibar Tinoco, Cum Laude Jessica Marie Fernandez, Magna Cum Laude Cynthia Larroque, Cum Laude Natasha Mota Jessica Rodriguez, Cum Laude Maria Paula Trudeau, Summa Cum Laude Gabriela De Las Mercedes Tejeda Lima Christopher Michael Fontela Monica Lazaro Phillip Kevin Murch Jr. Elizabeth Rodriguez Valent Vanessa Trujillo Carolina Formoso, Magna Cum Laude Forrest Lefler Alberto Luis Naya Regine Romelus Yoryelys Marie Turienzo Bachelor of Science Leosvel Fraga, Magna Cum Laude Michael Leon Atarhe Neal-Viegbesie Diana Romero, Summa Cum Laude Valentina Usuga in Elementary Education Katarina Franquiz, Magna Cum Laude Ernesto Alejandro Leon Caba Camila Alejandra Negron Garcia Jose Roque Karina Uz Jaclyn Michelle Abbott, Summa Cum Laude Kevin Anthony Fundora, Jessie I. Limonta, Magna Cum Laude Kim Thi Nguyen Katrina Marie Rosiak, Cum Laude Amanda Nicole Vaglio Omaris Acosta Casado, Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Lauren Nicole Linares Norton Nieves Jr. Jennifer Patricia Rueda Luis F. Valderrama Espina, Alyssa Marie Aguayo Fabio Aristides Furones Shannon Nicole Lipscomb Anthony James Noel Carolina Ruiz, Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Sherry Alouidor Jose Luis Gallegos Marlon Isaac Loaisiga Pamilerin J. Ogunjobi, Magna Cum Laude Esther Luisa Saavedra, Cum Laude Yanier Valdes Melissa Alvarado, Magna Cum Laude Daniela Galofre, Cum Laude Stephanie Caridad Loo, Cum Laude Jadthiel Oliva Maria Jose Salamanca Alismei Valdes, Magna Cum Laude Michelle Angela Alvarez Melanie Garcia Maria Lopez Mailin Oliva, Summa Cum Laude Carlos Samada Flavia Valdes, Summa Cum Laude Gabriella Avedano Ivette Vivian Garrido Levian Lazaro Lopez Adrien Terrell Oris Eduardo Javier Sanchez, Cum Laude Yaima Cassandra Valdes Jaida Manikwa Bennett Christine Anne Germain Jose Alberto Lopez Megan Otero Carol De La Caridad Sanchez, Cum Laude Jenny Valenzuela, Cum Laude Maria Teresa Bettaglio Stephanie Dinorah Getz Marc-Enel Louis Krista Paciotti Victoria Sanchez, Cum Laude Brian Valenzuela, Cum Laude Dominique Lourdes Black Daniela Giraldo Astrid Marilyn Manuel, Cum Laude Sean A. Padron Ayrton Jeffrey Sanguino Allison Marie Vargas, Magna Cum Laude Maria Alejandra Briceno Enrique Gondar Jr. Rebecca Carlota Marin, Magna Cum Laude Victor Oscar Padron Edwin Jose Santana, Cum Laude Daniel Alexander Vega, Magna Cum Laude Carlos Calle Bianca Sabina Gonzalez Maria Victoria Martinez Bianca Patel Julio Cesar Santana Santana Quintana Sr., Amelia De La Caridad Velazco, Khrystal Castillo Sr., Magna Cum Laude Roberto Jose Gonzalez, Summa Cum Laude Giselle Dejesus Martinez Liveisys Pedraza, Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Sabrina Millie Castro, Summa Cum Laude Jodi Ann Alicia Goodin Elizabeth Martinez Claudia Pena, Cum Laude Andres Sardou Narian Carolina Viamontes Aldana, Suzie Immacula Cherizol Ivanna Grande Jessica Martinez Dario Enrique Peredo Jessica Amanda Saumell Cum Laude Maria Alejandra Correa, Magna Cum Laude Amari Kenyatta Green Julian Martinez Viviana Perello Husna Sayeed Jessica Villacrez Jennifer Beatriz Figueroa, Cum Laude Andrea E. Guardado Monrroy Paola Catalina Martinez, Cum Laude Carmen Perez Roger Seiler-Symonette Sara Wahman, Cum Laude Kayla Marie Francisco Fareed Gulmahamad Javier Armando Martinez Arletys Perez, Summa Cum Laude Najm Ahmed Shaikh, Cum Laude Romaisa Waseem, Magna Cum Laude Lisbeth Frederick Sana Hagos Christian Martinez Patricia De Las Mercedes Perez, Sameer Ahmad Shaikh, Cum Laude Natalie Williams Adriana Bianca Garcia, Cum Laude Kamal Majed Hamdan Jr. Annelin Marzoa Magna Cum Laude Alex Shayan Shantiai Talia Jhaneel Woodbine Amanda Christine Gonzalez Sara Haroon Brian Elliott Massa-Pena Laura Del Rosario Perez, Magna Cum Laude Amanda Marie Sicre Phyllis Yeung Brittany M. Hargrave Daniela Henao, Cum Laude Stephany Matallana Katherine Rose Perez Daniel Andres Sierra Karim A. Zaki Ada Patricia Hernandez Adriana Hernandez Jessica Maria Medina Michael Angel Perez, Magna Cum Laude Andre Silva Cardoso, Magna Cum Laude Nayelys Alcira Hernandez Azary Hernandez Daniela Medina, Cum Laude Amanda Perez Ingrid Simon, Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Madison Paige Janney, Magna Cum Laude Joseph Andrew Hernandez, Enmanuel Salvador Medrano, Daniela Perez, Summa Cum Laude Marcus Leonardo Singh Juan Felipe Alarcon Samantha Suzanne Kitchen, Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Lauren Ashley Peterson, Magna Cum Laude Marc Lorenzo Singh, Magna Cum Laude Afia Anjuman Magna Cum Laude William Hernandez Nohelis Tais Mena Evenel Pierre, Cum Laude Tracy Samantha Smith Jose Antonio Barro Zayuri Belzabeth Kocijancic, Giselle Isis Hernandez Jocelyn Mabel Mendoza, Cum Laude Kelssey Dominick Pierre Louis Diana Maria Soler Magna Cum Laude Kadira Hernandez, Cum Laude Victorien David Meray, Magna Cum Laude Christian Pino Piera Andreina Sosa, Magna Cum Laude Sofia Blanco Jessica Jean Lister Susana Herrera, Cum Laude Sperancia Mercilus Morgan Popidinski, Cum Laude Natalie Sotelo Carolina Isabel Brea, Magna Cum Laude Shannon Elizabeth Lopes, Cum Laude Brian Ho, Cum Laude Speranta Mercilus Liliana Popova, Magna Cum Laude Sergio Esteban Soto Carol B. Garcia Casal Melissa Leigh Maeso, Cum Laude Carissa Michelle Holborow Natalie Marie Mesa Jomy Pothen Amanda Soto Jennifer M. Gloudeman Johana Veronica Martinez Rajuan RVJ Howard Stephanie Marie Mezerhane, Ashley Marie Pritchett, Magna Cum Laude Abbrigale Christina Spence Joseph Andrew Hernandez, Christopher Luis Matus Max-Donald Jeanty Magna Cum Laude Jeanmarys Prohenza-Betancourt, Cum Laude Thomas Alden Spencer,Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Kelly Anne Mckinley, Summa Cum Laude Glendy Jimenez, Magna Cum Laude Michelot Michel, Magna Cum Laude Elizabeth Denise Puente, Magna Cum Laude Rosemona St. Jean, Cum Laude Susana Herrera, Cum Laude Jane Mendez, Cum Laude Adam Anthony Johnson Patricia Milian Amanda Marie Queipo Reinier Suarez Katherine Lezcano Vanessa Lorene Morales Jacob Johnson, Cum Laude Mercedes Leslie Millick Joli Marie Quiceno, Cum Laude Ashley Desiree Symonds-Mendizabal Michael Angelo Ojeda Laura Christina Moran, Cum Laude

48 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 49 Adriana Carolina Otero, Magna Cum Laude Addis Katherine Gonzalez Patrick Lopez Angelet Bredy Adeeba Khan Jenny Robinson, Summa Cum Laude Priscilla Clare Padro Hussam Mohammed Hadi Carlos Malvarez Valentina Briceno Michael Landaburu Stephanie Rodriguez, Cum Laude Marissa Desiree Pardo Belen Argentina Maruri Alvear Armani Medina Chase Caccamo Caleb Lofthus, Summa Cum Laude Vicente Sebastion Rodriguez Bianca Perez Daniel Masia, Summa Cum Laude Samuel Todd Medlock Jorge A. Cardoso Elda Jeokebed Louicius Jessica Rodriguez, Magna Cum Laude Carina Marie Piarulli, Summa Cum Laude Nicholas Steven Pilar, Cum Laude Ray Millares Matthew Hustle Chica Michele Martucci Sarah Elisabeth Rodriguez Genevieve Remy Estefania C. Pilar Christopher Nieves Mithra Chrysostome Susan McCool, Summa Cum Laude Ryan Schultz, Magna Cum Laude Veronica Maria Ribas, Magna Cum Laude Nicolette Colleen Sheaks Hector L. Reyes Brittany Jenae Corbett Madison, Cum Laude Yvette McDonald Jessica Sendin Wendy Arianne Roche Justin Alexander Baldizon Stark Carrie Annette Roberson Leah Celisse Creque-Aqui Donte Lamont Mcgill Jasmine Isam Shahin Skye Tiffany Rodriguez, Magna Cum Laude Jorge Daniel Valdes Tiffany Ruiz Meghen Mishelle Crespo Senait Ameera Mcleod Omar Silvera Jr. Ana Daniela Rosell Amanda Zapata Fabrizio Russo, Magna Cum Laude Robert Rodriques Dacosta Allyson McNaughton, Cum Laude Alvis Tyrell Smith Jr. Justin James Santoli Alexandra Irma Sanchez Cindy Dang Alexandra Marie Millet, Cum Laude Tyler Smith Alexandria Nicole Spencer Bachelor of Science Raiko Sarduy Jeremy Sean Derrick Michelle Denise Miranda Alecia Renay Soto Lynn Sultan in Marine Biology Elena Sharonina, Cum Laude Gardy Desrosiers Isabela Miro De Campos Sylvain Hugues Valcourt Isabella Tinucci Tozzi Wendy Bonilla Alexa Ann Silva Jonathan Duclos Isaac E. Monzon Rose Hiacynth Villacorta Magna Cum Laude Beatriz Ulloa, Danielle Catherine Hatt Austin James Taylor Keith Ehrhart John Douglas Moore Jr. Sydney Erasmus Vincent III Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Nicole G. Valdes, Marilyn Hernandez Guevara Patricia Tomanon Tyler Emanuel, Lisandra Morales-Diaz Jessica Washburn Ariadna de la Caridad Valdes Echagarrua Ariana Marco Gabriel Valero Jamell S. Fayson Scherezada Morales-Roman, Brittany Noelle Wasserbeck Cum Laude Cum Laude Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Amaya Nidia Vega, Maria Virginia Morejon, Magna Cum Laude Kevin Alfonso Viecco, Daniel Flores, Marc Wimmer Jessica Velez Lauren Marissa Stoeltje Christopher Michael White, Kolby Thomas Follis Christopher Matthew Mourelle Anthony Woods Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Cum Laude Chase Allen Whitton Ashley Marie Font, Jonathan Navarro, Cherelle D. Wright Bachelor of Science Raymond Peter Williams Jr., Adrien Devon Francois Michael Alexis Ospina, Magna Cum Laude Carlos Bedredin Ziadet in Environmental Studies Magna Cum Laude Maria D. Garcia Segun Daniel Oyegunle Bachelor of Science Summa Cum Laude Abigail Leah Chambers, Cum Laude Jean Gardy Zamor Douglas Giraldo Eric Perez, Bachelor of Science in Statistics in Mathematics Erika Patrice Hedgemond John Anthony Perez Katerina Isabel Aguirre Emmanuel Duarte Jeongmin Correa, Cum Laude Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Physics Jonathan C. Jackson Elizabeth Quintana, Magna Cum Laude Amanda Garcia, Magna Cum Laude Jacquelyn Amie Esteves, Olivera Dimoska, Summa Cum Laude Evie Fernandez Sebastian Aguilar, Cum Laude Kelsey James Ariana Raub David Mitchell Ruben Felhandler Abdul Rahim Ansari, Magna Cum Laude Sain Jeng Famela Janeth Restrepo Jr., Elieser Nodarse, Magna Cum Laude Ramsey Alexander Fisher, Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Enmanuel Gonzalez, Ares Andres Barrios Kym Nguyen Johns, Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Chelsea Ripoll Kevin Patrick Gallagher Jennifer Leigh Hime Patricia Leroy Gabriel Oscar Casabona Kassandra Freddriqa Joseph Rashad Reginald Richardson Samuel Jules Justin Cata Michaella Kanarek Alyssa Tyler Robinson Peter Lu Christopher Joel Lee Brigitte Marchand Alexander Robert Diaz-Clark, Joseph Ekany Maerovitz Summa Cum Laude Ingrid Moncada David Martin Jr. Nikki Onuoha Javiera Annette Latorre Mardoqueu Assuero Mesquita Maria Lucia Manrique Plata, Nadia Rimarachin Roger Obando Jr., Cum Laude Lorenzo Joaquin Valdivia Magna Cum Laude John Ernest Williams Jennifer Vanessa Medina William Isaac Zamora Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Recreation Erivet Ayala, Cum Laude in Physical Education and Sport Management Tia Patricia Decerbo, Summa Cum Laude Jose Luis Abreu Shawn Maurice Abrams Jr. Geancarlo Estrada Ricardo Fausto Alvarez Michael Anthony Agis Dana Tatiana Miranda, Cum Laude Sofia Natalia Andrade Maria Florencia Ambrosini Cum Laude Aimee Morera Naikisha Bien-Aime Stephanie Aristide, Karina Pereira, Cum Laude Alec Gregory Boccaccio, Magna Cum Laude Mark Armenteros Summa Cum Laude Vanessa M. Suarez, Summa Cum Laude Monica Ibis Bustabad Christopher Banegas, Andrea Paola Villalobos, Magna Cum Laude Andrea Camere Ashley Marie Bates Lillian May Dawes, Cum Laude Pablo Xavier Bermudez Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Geosciences George De La Cruz Gleidys Maria Bernal, Cum Laude Jodie Melissa Arscott Nicole Marie Giha, Magna Cum Laude Stephanie Liz Blanco, Cum Laude Krisa Ann Cofiño Humberto Efrain Hernandez Giorgio Borghesi, Ulrich Noel Etile Anna Helene Jonsson, Magna Cum Laude Dana Alexandra Bradford, Summa Cum Laude Ailen De La Caridad Garcia Sergio Antonio Licona, Cum Laude

50 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 51 Natalya Nazario Benjamin Roller Kurt Steven Wenger Alvah H. Chapman Graduate School of Business Rodrigo Neyra Martin Sandino Jr. Kenneth Noel Williams Mohammad Asim Nisar Osmany D. Santiesteban Alejandro Rolando Zagales Victor Odoh Marcela Andrea Scalia Enkrii Len Zamilan Katherlin Barrios Heather Ann Harricharran Master of International Business Olaoluwapo Eniitan Omoleke Stephanie Angela Scott Issam Zenasni Jesus David Borrero Amber Essence Harris-Demery Mohammed Reyad Abukhamsin Angelmar Ortega Dexter C. Sereda Andy Botett Maria Shawnte Henning Khalid Albedaiwi Felica Osbourne Elsa Maria Serrano Taketra V. Boyd Kewina Hibbert Master of Science in Human Carolyn Mary Bado Alexander Otano Sajid Shaikh Maria Boyle Ruth C. Hoskins Resource Management Monica E. Balda Guillermo Padron Kamran Shaikh Jodi Bridgeman Giannine Insignares Maria Shawnte Henning Margaux Alexandra Battistini Carmen Paez Shanil Shazab Eric Edward Brunken Martia Jean-Gilles Jonathan A. Torrey Nada Berkat Valery Giscard Paillere Marisol Sierra Felipe Buarque De Andrade Jorge Jimenez Juan Carlos Calle Derrell Leroy Parker Marisol Del Carmen Soto Chelsea Nicole Byerly Vanessa Jimenez Felipe Carreno Van Oordt Carlos Giovanni Parrilla Marcus Weiss Spiegelberg Master of Science Jose Medardo Calderon Castillo Ricardo Enrique Jo Kelly Estefania Chaparro Michael Parrilla Peter Stephens in Information Systems Lino Campos Rachel Hilary Johnson Leon Correa Fantini Veronique Perez Shelita Stewart Nazmeydi Cruz Alexis Cardona Timothy Robert Jordan Alexandra Renee Cuellar Yudisleydis Perez Kristen Michelle Suarez Melvin Manuel Cartagena Seena Jose Ibrahima Diawara Terry J. Perry Adam N. Temple Master of Science in Luz Marina Castro Christopher Loren King Gustavo Ferreira Jordao Karina Picasso Sandor Toledo Edilberto Castro Karen Klein-Marcus International Real Estate Reyna Gonzalez Polina Pishik Christopher Toms Enrique Jose Cepero Paola La Madrid Cesar Alexander Alarcon Patricia Milagros Icaza Araujo Shawna Plummer Viviane S. Torres Jennifer Chavez Dayana E. Labrada Connie Samantha Guerrero Ines Chloe Jean Saudia Porter Brittany Miranda Valdes Yaymicel Cheung Yana Lakovsky Sabrina Lugo Naomi Kawazoe Luis Alfonso Portillo Nereida Valdes Daniel Chirino Estela Lewin Jessica L. Moreno Quivenia Shai Lee Natasha Pouparina Sasha J. Valerio William Chowayou Carlos Leyrer Gary Antonio Paulino Jiaqi Li Nathalie Ramirez Erick Andres Van Zanten Lorna Mercella Clarke Collin Frank Lomagistro Franziska Ploessl Jessica Maria Llamozas Benjamin Reis Aixa Mirilena Vargas Joseph Cogshell Dominic Lomando Jonathan Rosa Jonathan Maya Ashley Danielle Reycroft Gina Maria Vasquez Irine Gretrude Wallace Rafael Anibal Medina Jessie J. Colarte Emilio Lopez Francisco Rivas Adrienne Vega Raul Ivan Cordova Wilnide Louidor Amanda Helena Moleiro Tiffany Gabriela Rivero Yurisleydis Verdecia Master of Science in Marketing Shirley Perez Alina Cruz-Ekanayake Xuyi Lu Lonnika Alzoria- Olivia Robinson Lourdes Vidal Tracy Fatow Zvia Leibler Danon Rafael Eduardo Magarino Yanelys Rodriguez Heather Walton Jessica Rivera Andy Manuel Rubio Rommy Lallan Romero Carlos J. Davila Christina Maneri Stephanie Bertha Rodriguez Alexandra Walz Sherry Del Rosario Nicole A. Mardio Francisco Maria Rubio Cat Sara Julieta Rojas Daniel Emory Weatherly Leah Dellicarpini Ethan Marrah Edwin Jude Thoompumkal Siby Sheila B. Diaz Diana P. Martinez Alexandre Tur Cynthia Diez-Wong Roman Maximov Mohammad Ahmad Warraich Katrina Marguerite Dingee Gabriella Mazzotta Yanan Zhang Debra A. Duarte Patrick Christopher Mccaffrey Marvin Waldimer Ebanks Mariana De Jesus Medina Master of Business Jorge Mario Estevez Noelia Mejia Administration Edgard Kenneth Estrada Edin Alberto Mejia Jr. Osvaldo Joel Acevedo Josianne Etienne Miguel Angel Mendoza Ayasha Maria Addison Neil A. Evans Suset Menendez Grace Adeyemi Isadora Flores Howard De Jesus Meneses Mario Jesus Aguilar Yohandra Fuentes Jessica Mennis Andre Ajayi Kenneth Steve Gaitan Freddy J. Mercado Joshua Alfonso Hernando Garcia Danilo Monteiro Da Silva Abdullah Rashed Alghofaili Liliana Gomez Michelle Adriana Morales Abdulaziz Alshammari Elizabeth Gordillo Gabriela Morales Jamileth Alvarez Joseph Richard Guertin Javier Carlos Moreno Edward Amoros Damaris Elaine Gutierrez Tamarria S. Morris Barbara Anaya Kenneth Guillermo Guyton Manuel Ramon Mull Johanna Patricia Aronov Sandy J. Guzman Maurice Jasper Mullen Andres E. Avello Arjola Hamdi Daniel T. Narr Bryan Barrientos Rudford Hamon Javier Armando Navarro

52 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 53 Robert Steven Attar, Cum Laude Stephanie Caballero John Cristancho, Magna Cum Laude R. Kirk Undergraduate School of Business Richard Azan Gerardo Cabrera Jr. Tatiana Cruz, Cum Laude Nina Claret Baez, Cum Laude Maria Cabrera Jorge Carlos Cruz Stefan Bahad, Cum Laude Mariana Cabrera Amanda Cuevas Maritza Isabel Matta, Cum Laude Amanda Abreu Bachelor of Accounting Chelsea Elizabeth Bahadoorsingh Monica Calderon, Cum Laude Quintel Cummings Rosa Maria Menendez Stephanie Marie Acevedo Catherine Acosta, Cum Laude Alexander Bailon Paola Calero, Magna Cum Laude Eligio Javier Damas Diego Mion, Cum Laude Marcelle Cristina Acosta-Rubio Mahwish Ahmad, Cum Laude Adriana Katalina Banda, Cum Laude Pedro Jacon Camargo Kallee Amara Davisson, Summa Cum Laude Jorge Miranda Valentina Adarraga Claudia Alfonso Lauzardo Fabiana Andrea Baptista Julian Antonio Campos Jr., Cum Laude Noelia De Jesus Xavier Salvatore Moreno, Cum Laude Sarah Hussam Afaghani Ariel Alonso Danny Leandro Baquero Eric Lee Cantwell, Magna Cum Laude Melissa De Jesus Fuertes Milena Muller, Cum Laude Enrique Jorge Aguerrevere Jamilet Arana, Cum Laude Anthony Barbera Angelina Capote, Summa Cum Laude Yuniett De La Paz Dario Jose Naranjo Ana Paula Aguirre Segundo Arce, Cum Laude Josue Baron Rebeca Carballo Arias, Magna Cum Laude Vanessa Kate De Laosa, Summa Cum Laude Carolina Aguirre Juan David Ardila Brandon Alexander Narino Matthew Nicholas Barona Armando Julian Cardoso Alexandra De Los Rios Magna Cum Laude Noble Moni Ahmed Tal Aviv, Cum Laude Jimena Otero Alfonzo, Jorge Martin Barreto Manuel Julian Careaga Jonathan De Ponte Caldeira Magna Cum Laude Ashley Amira Akers Binish Kottoor Babu, Cum Laude Gino Antero Palma, Gary Ivan Barrientos Gregory Cartright Luis Gonzaga De Villota Ruiz Eliana Alba, Cum Laude Nicolas Barrera Joel Luke Pathiyil, Magna Cum Laude Alexander Barrios McHenley Castillo Nilka Johena Del Rosario Carla I. Albernas Dennis Ashley Bartoe, Summa Cum Laude Maria Esperanza Pelaez, Magna Cum Laude Ruby Bautista Daniel Castro Aldo Del Valle Jessica Lorena Alcivar, Summa Cum Laude Liliam Batista Rojas, Cum Laude Claudia Perera, Summa Cum Laude Melisa Bedoya Daniel Alberto Castro Xavier D. Delancy Mariana Alessandrello, Magna Cum Laude Adriana Elisabet Becerra, Cum Laude Jaysa Perez Magda V. Bedoya Vargas Lindsay Castro Luciano Guissepe Denegri Victor Manuel Alfaro Jr. Miluska Berrocal Daniel Perrino, Magna Cum Laude Nicolas Manuel Bello Elaine Castro-Figueroa Angel Daniel Diaz, Cum Laude Mishaal Ali Eldar Benjamin Bolin Jordana A. Pincay Ingrid Whitney Belmont Wesly Castro, Cum Laude Elisabet Diaz, Magna Cum Laude Stephanie Almeida Marcelo Alejandro Botello, Lilette Caridad Ramirez Daniel R. Benavente, Cum Laude Christopher Catedral Kevin Diaz Ali Mohammed Alobaid Magna Cum Laude Melina Mariela Ramirez Rolando Carlos Benavides Christian Caviedes Luami Alexandra Diaz Daniel Alberto Alonso Oiz, Daniel Caballero Daniel Rams, Magna Cum Laude Juan Fernando Benedetty Maria-Paula Cediel Nicholas Diaz Magna Cum Laude Alexa Chavez, Cum Laude Jaqueline Marie Reyes Nicholas Gerald Berch Edelmo Rene Chacon Jr. Philip Robert Diaz Sadis Alvarenga Jr., Magna Cum Laude Lisette Maria Cruz Liz Maria Rodriguez, Summa Cum Laude Adam Dean Bernstein Joao Felipe Chaves Yanet Diaz, Cum Laude Angelica Maria Alvarez, Cum Laude Timothy B. Dalecky, Magna Cum Laude Leonardo Rodriguez Gamboa Kevin Betancourt, Magna Cum Laude Carolina Del Carmen Chavez Eva Lilia Diaz Moreno Michael Christopher Davis Giovanna Gabriela Rubin Davy Jonathan Alvarez Maryluz Betancourt Hillard Chea, Magna Cum Laude Virginia Isabel Dillon, Cum Laude Jesica Deich, Magna Cum Laude Fabrice Lorenzo Salomon Javier Andres Alvarez Felipe Betancur Patino Miguel Chen Lau, Magna Cum Laude Diana Dimaren Janette Dominguez, Magna Cum Laude Alec Mitchell Sanchez, Summa Cum Laude Laura Elena Alvarez Brandon Ryan Beyrle, Cum Laude Katy Chen Ruan, Magna Cum Laude Esten Christian Dimatteo Magna Cum Laude Esther Dorce Angelica Maria Santiago Nestor Luis Alvarez, Rohan Andy Bhansali Nathalie Jane Chevalier Jenna Lea Dispenza, Summa Cum Laude Roberto Dubarry, Cum Laude Dilnoza Anvarovna Sidikova, Rayner Alvarez Eduardo Josue Blandon Leanna Chickoree Rosmil Dominguez Alexandra Marie Feliciano Summa Cum Laude Yousef Mohammed Alyami Alexander James Blaskovich, Cum Laude Austin Chicoy James Dominique Giselle Garcia Brandon Alexander Sierra Catherine Alzate Jessica Jane Blitzer, Magna Cum Laude Virginia Teresa Chow, Cum Laude Althea Christina Druses Alyssa Gonzalez, Magna Cum Laude Cheng Sio, Cum Laude Valeria Andrade Gianni Bluestein Cory D. 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Bonnefil Chris Concepcion Jr. Michael Albert Enriquez Summa Cum Laude Ricardo Antonio Arcentales Briam Hernandez, Andrea Lucia Velazquez Nicole Michelle Botello Carlos Consuegra, Magna Cum Laude Carlos Enriquez Angelica Hernandez Monica Arcila Kevin Carlos Vergara, Magna Cum Laude Armonie Lucie Boucharens, Charlott Coppens, Magna Cum Laude Michael Xavier Erbe II, Magna Cum Laude Cecilia Sofia Hernandez Maria P. Arenas Shavell Wallace Summa Cum Laude Adyle Cordero Cindy M. Escobar, Cum Laude Christian Anthony Hoepelman, Sebastian Arevalo Gosen Xian Xian Zhang, Summa Cum Laude Andrew Boyle Cesar Gustavo Cornejo Julio Cesar Escorcia Magna Cum Laude Jorge Luis Arias Kevin Zheng, Magna Cum Laude Yonatan Ariel Bramnick, Summa Cum Laude Lilian Correa Jorge Eduardo Espana David Love Holcombe Martin Arias Yuping Zhou, Cum Laude Natalie Braun, Magna Cum Laude Vicente Ignacio Cortesi, Cum Laude Rut Espinoza Ryan Hutchinson Saily Arias Perez Kevin Scott Brezner Victoria Cortez German Espitia Mariana Irastorza, Cum Laude Coralia Arias Torres, Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Business Aja Brown Jesus Costa Ornella Esposito, Magna Cum Laude Mikey Shavone Joseph, Cum Laude Steven Ariol Bailey Lynn Buckhannon Kim Chanel Cotino Joseph Clifford Fagan,Cum Laude Liliya Kosenkova Administration Katherine Sussan Ariza, Magna Cum Laude Kevin Andres Burbano Branden Couto Jacquelyn Fajardo Yi-Jean Lin Keani Camargos Aabel Edwin Arocho Jr., Magna Cum Laude Pamela Delcarmen Burke Melie Helli Crief Brittney Rose Falcon, Magna Cum Laude Henry Longas Fayez Roger Abboud, Cum Laude Miguel Arrue, Cum Laude Daniel Jonathan Bustamante Sean Austin Crimmins Ricardo Farinas, Magna Cum Laude Maydelin Martin, Cum Laude Joel Abreu Dominique Alexis Atkins

54 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 55 Ali Fawaz Nataly Gonzalez Paul David Jimenez, Magna Cum Laude Carlos Machado Mathew Ghansham Mohan, Ana Cristina Perello Solomon Xavier Jamal Ferguson, Rebecca Esther Gonzalez, Magna Cum Laude Guy Frantz Jn Baptiste Arman Majid Magna Cum Laude Bianca Lizabeth Perez, Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Mauricio Andres Gonzalez Maya Casey Jones Bijan Lee Majidimehr Akash Dewin Mohangoo Dania Almendra Perez, Cum Laude Andres Julian Fernandez Leonardo Gordo Jorge A. Jurado Audrey Maldonado Jesse Andrew Molina Daniel Perez, Cum Laude Gabriela Fernandez, Magna Cum Laude Francisco Javier Gornes Jr. Aruba Irfan Khan Audrey Maldonado Adriana Paola Molina, Cum Laude Edgar Manuel Perez Heicralyn Fernandez Rachel Elizabeth Gottlieb Breana Maria Khouly, Magna Cum Laude Nicholas Ross Mallery, Cum Laude Federika Monasterio Fernandez Fabian Andres Perez Yusmari Fernandez Nichole Ashley Graauw Anastasia Khramova, Cum Laude Orlando Jose Mantilla Solano, Giannina Montanari, Summa Cum Laude Jennifer Michelle Perez, Magna Cum Laude Nerly Fertil Sheldon Grant Faith Moon Kim Summa Cum Laude Manuella Monteiro Y. Mota Kevin Emilio Perez Luis Eduardo Fiallos Ruiz, Cum Laude Jeremy Erenest Greenwood Dustin Kirby Elizabeth Marc Andrea Michelle Montes Mariano Andres Perez, Magna Cum Laude Luis Guillermo Florez Justin Anthony Gross, Magna Cum Laude Joshua Ian Knickerbocker, Cum Laude Diana Cristina Mari Brian Morales Rey Perez Joris Joost Fokker, Magna Cum Laude Ashley Guerra Timothy Koesterer Gustavo Marquez Vanessa Alexandra Morandi Amanda Ariel Perpina Alondra Kattiana Forty Vega Christian Oriol Guevara Rita Kubanychbek Kyzy, Cum Laude Matthew Marrero, Cum Laude Rosa Adriana More Noe Perrin Fontana, Cum Laude Bryan Francis Ana Guerrero Lauren Mariah Kugler Monica Nicole Marshall, Cum Laude David Pastor Moreno Awadh A. Persad, Magna Cum Laude Tonimarie Fuentes, Magna Cum Laude Alexis Jose Guillen Christopher Lacotera Andy Martinez Elias Chris Mourad Jeanette Petit Jeffrey M. Gabriel, Magna Cum Laude Emre F. Gumuluoglu Alessandra Rosalia Lai, Summa Cum Laude Briggitte Margarita Martinez, Imaad Mughal, Cum Laude Horacio Pigurina Michael Fernando Gajardo Emre F. Gumuluoglu Raffaella Linda Lai,Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Tiffany Muguercia Yurona Pillay, Magna Cum Laude Elizabeth Galan, Cum Laude Anthony Charles Gunnings II Avinaash Laljie, Summa Cum Laude Crystal Demi Martinez Jesus Alberto Mujica, Magna Cum Laude Luis Opinio Pimentel Pena, Cum Laude Chrystian Gallego Luis Daniel Gutierrez, Cum Laude Rafael Landaeta Paul A. Martinez Jr. Dairon Munoz, Cum Laude Calvin Jose Pineda Lisbeth Gabriela Gallegos, Felipe Gutierrez Zoe Langdon Mayrelis Martinez De Ozaba Juan Manuel Munoz Stacy Sarahi Pineda Magna Cum Laude Kamaura Nichelle Hamilton, Cum Laude George Alexander Lau Cecilia Martinez Fresneda Alann Name Frederico Augusto Pires Juan David Gaona Philipp Hanna, Cum Laude Terry Le Natalie Matos Lais Negron, Magna Cum Laude Tia Plagata, Summa Cum Laude Juan Jose Garay Paul Bryan Harmon, Cum Laude Santiago Leal Jr., Magna Cum Laude Ruben Alejandro Matos Michael Neumeister Gabriela Polanco Alejandra Garcia Fahmil Hasham Danielle Erica Lebron, Magna Cum Laude Enrique Maturel Diana Christina Nino Christopher A. 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Maldonado Ochoa Amalia Lucia Prida Milenys Garcia, Magna Cum Laude Georges Paul Herard Hayden Lewis Gregory Paul McNesky Angelina O’Flaherty Sergio Andres Prieto, Cum Laude Rigoberto Garcia Adisbel Hernandez, Cum Laude Paola Lewis Tonneka Michelle Mcphee Maria Paula Olaya Diego Alejandro Pulido Gabriela Maria Garcia Duarte Jr. Bianca Nicole Hernandez Camila Mei Kuan Li, Summa Cum Laude Andrew Joseph Medina, Magna Cum Laude Federico Oldani, Summa Cum Laude Tajin Quadir Michael John Garrido Krystal Victoria Hernandez Mateus Lippertt Ferreira Ariel Jorge Medina Angela Maria Oliva, Cum Laude Maribel Quezada Anna Gataulina Kyle Mario Hernandez, Cum Laude Malene Liverpool Eric Medina Kellee Oliva Stephanie Maria Quiroga, Joseph Mariano Gayoso, Cum Laude Rodolfo Jesus Hernandez Jany Llanes John Mejia, Cum Laude Osvaldo Onoz, Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Jose Manuel Geraiss, Cum Laude Ryan David Hernandez, Cum Laude Ariana Llosa, Magna Cum Laude Sandra Elena Mejia, Magna Cum Laude Nicole Marie Ortiz, Cum Laude Sebastian Ramirez, Magna Cum Laude Rodrigo Gaston Gil Kessler Macielle Herrera Christian Gabriel Lluberes Beatriz Melcon Vanessa Ortiz, Cum Laude Anthony Ramos Brianna J. Giraldo, Magna Cum Laude Jeroel Hicks Melissa Loaiza, Cum Laude Frances O. Melendez Maritza Osorio Carlos Eduardo Ramos Michael Goicouria Vania Hines Camila Londono Maria Jose Melendez, Magna Cum Laude Michael Jonathan Pabon George Anthony Ramos Carolina Gomez Briant Hoyos Celina Lopez, Magna Cum Laude Yahira Melgard, Cum Laude Nicholas Archie Pacheco Lilibeth Victoria Ramos, Magna Cum Laude Daniella Gomez, Cum Laude Isabela Hurtado, Magna Cum Laude Cynthia Lopez, Cum Laude Carlos Alberto Melian Alejandra Pages, Cum Laude Adanelys Rangel Juan Manuel Gomez, Magna Cum Laude Charles Edward Hutcherson Jenille Lopez Alexander Antonio Mercado Diego Ivan Palma Stephen Andre Rapaport Marta Carolina Gomez, Magna Cum Laude Raphael Rafik Ikhtiar Jorge Alejandro Lopez Carlos Javier Merchan, Magna Cum Laude Christopher Steven Parra Amelia Maria Ravelo, Cum Laude Melissa Gomez Summer Ingram Melissa Marie Lopez, Summa Cum Laude Anay Merida Abeera Parwani Julian E. Recinos, Cum Laude Ronny Gomora Jessica Leanna Jackson Rafael Lopez Jr. Dayli Mesa Nico Pasquariello Nicolle Marie Regalado Abigail Gonzalez Daniel Felipe Jaramillo Gabriel Louro Castillo Krista Jessica Meyermann, Cum Laude Casey Catherine Pastor Ashley Rebecca Reyes Adriana Estefania Gonzalez Juan Esteban Jaramillo Jay Nelson Love Jr. Andrey Vladislavovich Mezhuev, Alessandro Luigi Paul Jared Vincent Reyes Alfredo Bernardo Gonzalez, Cum Laude Michael Jardanowski Alejandro Lugo Magna Cum Laude Tiffany Lynn Paulk Mario M. Reyes Infante Javier Gonzalez, Magna Cum Laude Valsaint Jean Baptiste Michael Manuel Lugo, Cum Laude Jameel Brandon Middlebrooks Sandra Viviana Pazmino Luis Eduardo Reyna Jimmy Alexander Gonzalez Daphney Jean-Pierre Banks Shelby Lukose Nicholas Steinar Midttun Amanda Pazos Stephanie Rico, Magna Cum Laude Jose Carlos Gonzalez Alejandro Jimenez Andrea Guiselle Luna, Cum Laude Wesley Miranda, Magna Cum Laude Juan Fernando Pazos Carolina Rios Kadir Gonzalez Jr. Gonzalo Jimenez Aleksandr Lushchik Cremely Miranda Brittany Nicole Peguero Adrian Rafael Rivas Laura Valentina Gonzalez, Jovany Jimenez Svetlana Lushchik, Cum Laude Christian Jose Miranda, Magna Cum Laude Jazzmin Nicole Peluchette, Cum Laude Andres Simon Rivas Magna Cum Laude Marissa Jimenez, Magna Cum Laude Manuel Maceda, Magna Cum Laude Garrett Christian Moffett Roberto Pena Dolsin Alexia Rivas, Magna Cum Laude Lizbeth Gonzalez Nataly Jimenez, Cum Laude Bonfilio Ruben Macedo

56 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 57 Maribel Rivera Leiliani Sanchez, Cum Laude Daniel Ucros Dainelys Rivero Maria Alejandra Sanchez Jessica Ann Upchurch College of Engineering & Computing Jesicca Ann Rivero Nestor Jose Sanchez III Juan Urdaneta Tiffany Rizo Ray Cortes Sanchez Jennifer Danielle Valdes, Summa Cum Laude Wenrui Ma Samantha Blair Roberts Cairo Sandino, Cum Laude Yisel Valle, Summa Cum Laude Master of Science Master of Science in Shefali Nakum Andres Robledo Karla Andreina Santaella Angela Maria Valois in Biomedical Engineering Engineering Management April Kathryn Perry Hebert Rocha Jr., Magna Cum Laude Vivian Andrade Santana Zachary Allen Van Antwerpen Luis Carlos Barreto Gabriel Esteban Alvarez Hansini Seth Denis Rodrigues Anabela Sataric, Summa Cum Laude Carolina Amanda Vargas Nathalie Brossard Leandro Enrique Avila Ishan Shrivastava Adrian A. Rodriguez, Cum Laude Matthew Jacob Schindler Daniel Velasquez Alexander Copa Richard Price Beavers II Christian Ivan Rodriguez Roshini Ashley Seeram Sebastian Velasquez Mark Mourad Surya Teja Booragadda David Rodriguez, Summa Cum Laude Viriato Antonio Segura Andres Felipe Velez, Cum Laude Master of Science Christopher Trevor Crowe Emily Alicia Rodriguez Jazmin Marie Sepulveda Christian Velez, Cum Laude Master of Science in Construction Management Eladio Elizondo Katherine Marie Rodriguez, Cum Laude Ari Sernik, Magna Cum Laude Luis Veliz in Civil Engineering Noorah Abdullah S Alotaibi Alejandro Estevez Magna Cum Laude Mehmet Altunkaya Steven Reddy Gade Laura Arelis Rodriguez, Maria Camila Serrano Silva Kathleen Jenny Ventura Gino Stefano Ageno Michael Rodriguez Christopher Shaffer, Magna Cum Laude Rafael Enrique Vera Behrens, Karan Beniwal Esmaiil Ghasemisahebi Rodney Carrero-Vila Rebecca Marie Rodriguez, Daniel Shender Magna Cum Laude Cameron Cornelius Frazier Eddie Gonzalez Maria D. Dieguez Soto Magna Cum Laude Fiorella Maria Sheput, Summa Cum Laude James Vieira, Summa Cum Laude Cesia E. Garcia Rebecca M. Hoover Michel Gorayeb Rene Rodriguez Carlos Javier Sifontes, Magna Cum Laude James Vieira, Summa Cum Laude Ibrahim Khalifah Johnson Okoduwa Imumbhon Alejandra Karina Martinez Agreda Sandra Rodriguez Melissa Marie Sigler Brian Englebirth Vihlen Matthew Lee Joshua Timothy Kenny Ricardo Perez Vivian Andrea Rodriguez Daniel Silver Demetrius Jovan Villa Ankitha Reddy Mada Colleen Kerger Daniel Ghebregziabher Yohannes David Rodriguez Lopez Nakisha Smith Jose Luis Villalba Denise Claire Mello Juozas Krizinauskas Bryan Romero Yohan Soares, Magna Cum Laude Camila Alessandra Vinas, Cum Laude Daniel Armando Navas Guerra Nicholas George Mahairas Claudia Romero, Cum Laude Fizzah Sohail Daniel Andre Vinas Master of Science Paul Dea Ritz Uber Mantovani Melanie Nicole Romeo Kevin Sola Carlos Luis Vollmer, Magna Cum Laude in Computer Engineering Matthew Sanchez Federico Luis Moscoso Melisa Yael Romero, Magna Cum Laude Marilys Solano Terry Lee Wallace Abdulredha A M H M Baqer Diego Savino Schutte Mohammad Ghazi M Mousili Krystina Nicole Romeu, Summa Cum Laude Kirra Patricia Soler Sequra Denise Washington Ashawn Knight Madhu Somashekar Gustavo M. Navarro Matthew Alan Rosenberg Arianna Carolina Sosa, Magna Cum Laude Brian Matthew Werner Qi Liu Nicholas Pare Payne Manuel Alberto Roversi Jamye Lynn Spain, Magna Cum Laude Ebony Wheeler Eman S. Omar Master of Science Enmanuel Perez Carly Ann Rowsey, Cum Laude Franco David Stanislavsky Sr. Matthew Layton Wilfong, Cum Laude Utku Ozgur in Cybersecurity Harrison N. Pham Jean Paul Royale, Magna Cum Laude Samantha Lee Stevens Justin Jamal Williams Robert James Romano Yoel Monzote Andoni Quintana Ariana Maria Rueda Jade Ariel Stewart Nicolo Wise Zhiyuan Shi Aarti Ragoonath Rogelio Rangel Daniel J. Ruiz Nicholas Anton Stricker Michael Lance Woodward II Chongya Song Ryan Alexander Ramis Zachary D. Roggow Priscilla Ruiz Junior Enrique Suazo, Magna Cum Laude Cameron Niles Ross Wooten Shiheng Tang Kurtis Allen Schlienger Shanna Rousseau Brian Anthony Saba Migjaid Jachesu Taban Karen Wright Dorian Uzun Addison Snively Indiana Vanessa Sacasa, Cum Laude Jose Luis Tabares, Summa Cum Laude Yvonne Daphne Wright Youjin Wang Master of Science Yiyang Song Mohammed Asif Arshed Saeed Zhan Y. Tang, Cum Laude Juan Felipe Yepes in Electrical Engineering Alessandro Tasca Sarah Sagnes, Summa Cum Laude Maria Belem Telchi Tejada Shakeal Young Francisco Ulloa Master of Science Shivprasad Laxman Chavan Andrea Carolina Saladrigas Regina Lucia Telles Yuliya Yukhnevich Isady Velazco in Computer Science Scott Dure Aymara Cristina Salazar, Magna Cum Laude Catalina Tellez, Cum Laude Adriana Ethney Zabarain Nansong Wu Ravi Kiran Agarthi Kelvin Gomez Mendoza Sergio Salazar, Summa Cum Laude Noxzola Ann Titus Andres Eduardo Zacarias, Cum Laude Zhiguang Yang Kishwar Ahmed Gian Antoni Hurtado Mangialardo Sharif Saleh Luis Daniel Toro Andres Zelaya, Cum Laude Ying Zhang Bhanu Prasad Varma Boredha Reazul Islam Kritzia Sallano Fabio Anthony Torres, Magna Cum Laude Yanaki Zipasuca, Cum Laude Xin Zhao Ruben Balcazar Cabana Xianpei Liu Camilo J. Sanchez Richard Steven Torres Andres David Zuluaga Xiaojuan Zhao Jessica K. Sanchez Ana Torres Rojas Jonathan Zuniga Jorge Enrique Cabrera Jr. Randy Matos Chetan Chandrakant Chaudhari Ramankant Munjarapu Jessica Sanchez, Magna Cum Laude Anisley Trejo Master of Science Justin Sanchez Paloma Trejos Vishal Chhatwani Eduardo L. Ocampo Nandini Dandu Jonathan Pinto in Information Technology Moktar Tiehoule Diomande Carlo Donatto Punyed Bryan De Castro Palomino Alina Gayazova Johnny Jesus Rivera Ben Idrissa Diomande Sheng Guan Gurpreet Singh Daniel Orestes Llana Jovan Ivanoski Nalat Sornkhampan Gabriel Taveras Gregory Jean-Baptiste Arian Suarez Rupa Kotha Anjali Tripathi Hector Lopez Monroy

58 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 59 Master of Science in Materials Michelle Gonzalez Levi Alton Boyle Jonathan Bernal Araque, Cum Laude Martin Austin DiDiego, Cum Laude Bachelor of Science Science and Engineering Kathleen Ana Gonzalez, Magna Cum Laude Jeremy Tendo Lloyd Braithwaite Piero Paolo Caceres, Summa Cum Laude Victor Estopinan Rodriguez, Cum Laude in Electrical Engineering Alejandro Ferragut Luiza Cardoso Da Fontoura Candace Elizabeth Greenland Diego Alejandro Bueno Villamizar Edicson Carrero Michael Abadia, Cum Laude Salvador Angel Gandara, Magna Cum Laude Leslie Dean Embrey Valeria Grisales Tomas Buitrago Michael Allan Cash Sebastian Albarracin Roy Erik Hamlin Alexandra Joy Henriques Alexandra Amari Guida Andrea Nicole Butto Miguel Angel Castillo Mejia Sultan Mashhour Alnoman Emmanuel Jetto Achim Henley, Cum Laude Aurelian Marius Onu Aaron Nikolaos Lalinde Kyle Luis Cabrera Steve Cortina Natalie Alonso Cum Laude Rachel Marie Hill, Cum Laude Woodny Delicieux Lazarre, Luciana Casalino Joel Cruz Andre Zachary Arguelles Cum Laude Paola Massiel Jiron Juan Lizardi, Adriana Castillo Bencomo, Junior Derival Zimo Bai Master of Science Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Jordan Andrew Laing Ivanna Lopez, Darien Diaz Rivera Wang Bolun in Mechanical Engineering Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Tom Lam Paula Andrea Lugo Castaneda, Mary Ellen Crist, Miguel Angel Fajardo David Alan Brenner Bader M A A H S Alansari Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Max Leone Dayana Stefania Manganese, Jessica Andrea Daza, Charlotte Marilag Saur Farolan Nicole Christine Bugay, Magna Cum Laude Sukeerth Calastawad Dmita Anthony Levy Juan S. Marquez Jaramillo Patrick Charles Dvoran Stephen Bismark Figueroa Jose A. Cano, Cum Laude Scott Ross Jagolinzer Jim Louro Deilis Teresa Martinez Cristian Javier Espanol Tapounet Elias Andres Figueroa Jason Alejandro Cassera Orellano, William Alexander Marchant Daniel Mederos Jose Antonio Garduno Martinez, Jr. Cynthia Estivil, Cum Laude Felix Alejandro Garcia, Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Arun Gopal Reddy Ramireddy Magna Cum Laude Alfredo Morales Llano Natalie Helen Matos Duarte Alfredo Ignacio Falcon Lemmo, Jose Luis Garcia Jr., Henry Chade Praveen Sundaram Pasupathy Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Zhenglin Pan, Summa Cum Laude Brian Mayorga, Giovanni Antonio Giannola Esther Mivarnold Charlemagne Cum Laude Angel Reynaldo Paredes Kyrstin Lynn Mays Maria Florez, Rolando Gonzalez Maria Alejandra Contreras, Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Luis Alberto Perera Lopez Master of Science Juan David Medina, Carlos Formoso Omar Gonzalez Jahmari Darius Cover Jeffrey Alberto Perez in Telecommunications Michael Mei Anthony Gil Lisandro Guevara Juliette Doyrin Nathally Perez and Networking Stephany Moore Daniel Giraldo Salman Syed Hamid Roberto Gonzalez Maria Catherine Morales Roberto Gonzalez Jr. Daniel Hernandez, Magna Cum Laude Andy Regueira Lamas Leonardo Fabio Baldizon Camilo Enrique Rivera Orlando Gutierrez Rosales, Adam Jamal Mustafa Jason A. Gonzalez Jorge L. Hernandez, Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Caitlyn Myland Jhon A. Hurtado Rijkard Igualas Antonio Hamiro Riverol Bachelor of Arts Camilo Alejandro Riviere Janette Judith Hernandez Mike Ochoa Tanya L. Leo Frank Mata Jr. Cum Laude in Information Technology Galo Romero Cristian Pastor Izaguirre, Juanpablo Olguin Virginia Lloret Chevaune Michael McKain Steven Lee Roberto Chapur Ramses Sanchez Dionis Andrew Perez Rosmari Lopez Emmalie C. Morisseau Justin Edward Legido Jacqueline Gonzalez Magna Cum Laude Alfredo Angel Santoyo Lance Algura Petalio Kevin Armando Lopez Luis Eduardo Nino, Damian Lopez Roberto Martinez, Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Sergio Saucedo Juan Jorge Pham Paola Andrea Martinez, Jonathan Alexander Nunez Fernando Andres Lozada Benjamin Samuel Waas Nashra Phanor Manuel A. Matus, Cum Laude William Philip Oberndorfer IV Mariana Sebastian Darshana Sebastian Ernesto Maresma Jr. Jose Ariam Ramos Andres Munoz Pablo Paniagua Jr. Matthew Shane Marshall Cum Laude Alvaro Andres Silva Castejon Bachelor of Science Juan Pablo Rios-Gomez Alejandro Enrique Pages Boscan, Daniel Steven Patino Scarlett Marzo in Biomedical Engineering Alejandro Rodriguez Juan Manuel Ramirez, Summa Cum Laude Samuel Perrino Winicius Siqueira Mario Ernesto Siu Reynold J. Mathieu Lauren Aguiar, Cum Laude Alexandra Rodriguez Rojas Anabella Maria Rodriguez, Cum Laude Nelson V. Quevedo Christopher David Stein Robin Mayrand Diego Aguilar Salcedo Glen Thomas Saunders Jorge Rodriguez Rodolfo Frank Reyes Jr. Luis Gabriel Terrazas Henry Mederos Nour Alawad Richard Edward Schutzman, Jorge Luis Rubio Andy Moises Rodriguez Adrian Mederos Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Christopher Dylan Whilar, Cum Laude Aileen Stephanie Anaya Ricardo Sargen, Faisal B. Safa Carlos Javier Nunez, Cum Laude Samantha Otissa Andrews Woodrow Wilmar Starnes Luis Alberto Sepulveda Danny Daniel Suarez Omar Jesus Obando Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Agnes Arrinda, Summa Cum Laude Afra Ibnat Toma, Rafael Octavio Silverio Jr. Dylan Ashton Sumler Rose Construction Management Osmani Oliva Luis Ricardo Avila Murati, Cum Laude Eduardo Ivan Torres Jeremy Smith David Tso Ramon Felipe Ramos Jr. Andres Viviescas Christopher Shannon Strand Javier Velazco Carlos Araica Gabriela Alejandra Barturen Cum Laude Yunior Rodriguez, Magna Cum Laude Marco Eduardo Zamora Bulla Carlos Azarias Tijerino Julian Zuluaga Sepulveda Melissa Arcila, Caroline Maria Betances Anthony Michael Bonet, Cum Laude Kia Marie Rodriguez Roman Chelsie Alexandra Boodoo Andres Zapata Demitrius Reuben Tyler Jonathan Omar Sarochar Adrian Zubillaga Jael Zambrano Ryan Charles Dean Mariano Cesar Calero Ruiz Bachelor of Science Jamorie Kadeem Depusoir Yandriel Silverio, Cum Laude Carlos Daniel Camargo in Computer Science Josh Christopher Farr Diocles Torralbas, Cum Laude Richard Valery Charles Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science Chandan Urolysee Aubel Vaughn Bradlee George Joel Torralbas Christina Cobo in Civil Engineering in Computer Engineering Gabriel Matthew Barrs Katerina Margot Guerra Luisa Fernanda Valderrama Ruiz, Pedro Nascimento Da Costa Mashari E A A N Alenezi Jaime Acevedo Jonathan Beltran Gregory Jean Magna Cum Laude Alejandra D. Daviglus David Lawrence Alfonso Rakan Hussain Alajmi Charles Michael Benitez Jamel V. Johnson Jorge Alberto Velar Jr. Melissa Sue Dextre Etienne Andreas Irenee Bellemare, Ahmad J A A J Alholi Hector O. Borges Duniel Remedio Nelson Ignacio Velasco Jacob Alexander Erstling, Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Mian Waqas Answer Adrian Borja Bureu David Alexander Rodriguez Amber Leigh Woods Aldo Alejandro Garcia, Magna Cum Laude Abrahan Bentata Ricardo Arbelaez Geeticka Chauhan, Summa Cum Laude Jairus Antonio Sampson Jian Cheng Wu Oscar Steven Gil Paola Andrea Berrio Mutis Destin Thomas Attapallil Fernando De Zayas Nicolas Silva Robin Joel Gomez, Cum Laude Kseniya Bodyreva Vashish Baboolal, Summa Cum Laude Kevin Delamo Jorge Luis Tapia

60 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 61 Bachelor of Science Lazaro E. Gonzalez Chiu, Cum Laude Francisco Jose Santiago Johnny Louis Gabriel Jose Perez-Figuerola Jason Rolando Soto, Cum Laude in Environmental Engineering Xavier Gotzelmann Anthony Sawaya, Magna Cum Laude Scott Tyler Lyon Alvaro Quintero Patrick Lee Spence Summa Cum Laude Afeefa Aleema Abdool-ghany, Yadira Griffith Matthew Ryan Sears Sebastian Maciel Ali Ammar Qureshi, Camilo Torres Magna Cum Laude Alejandro Lazaro Gutierrez Brandon Anthony Stewart Raheem Akinwunmi Maliki, Cum Laude Luis Rene Ramos Steven Valencia, Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Raul Alfaro Jr. Leonardo Miguel Haddad Emanuel Torres Jose R. Martinez, Victor Frederick Raymond III Carmela Cristina Vallalta Cum Laude Celia Mercedes Bedoya Oscar Eduardo Hernandez, Nicholas Florez Torres Rommel Jose Medina Gonzalez Mateo Restrepo, Summa Cum Laude Cindy Vargas Cum Laude Magna Sarah Elizabeth Bird, Magna Cum Laude Ervin Daniel Hernandez Abraham Valencia Angel J. Mendoza, Victor Manuel Rodriguez Franco, Jonathan Derek Vega Cum Laude Cum Laude Cum Laude Carlos Formoso Alex Holtz Alex Quoc Vu, Amjad Naji Shawnak Verma, Jesus Augusto Herrera Tarik Lamar Jenkins Diego Nicolas Zambrano Victor Hugo Navarro Jr. Julian Camilo Rozo Kevin Vila Cum Laude Muhammad Khizer Zaman Joubert Jeune Gabriel Felipe de Diego Izak Negron, Richard Saco Marcos Vila Justin Craig Joerg Ricardo Paulo Olazo Adrian Kyle Sinanan Adam Scott Wechsler, Summa Cum Laude Christopher Lee Johnson, Bachelor of Science Jose Felix Perdomo, Summa Cum Laude Gilbert Noel Soles Karina Giselle Zornoza Bachelor of Science in Magna Cum Laude in Mechanical Engineering Jonathan Steven Perez, Cum Laude Trevor Nelson Solorzano Kassim Abdoul Kaba Cum Laude Information Technology Jamal Trevis Jones Mena Abd El Malak Christopher Isidoro Perez, Matthew T. Sosa Lawrence Aguilera Marcine Andrea Joseph Khaled Alaskari Pablo Ramon Alfonso Michael Jason Juarez Mohammed B. Alharim Cum Laude Daniel Lee Amster Christopher Kung, Yazeed Mohammed A Almashan Adrian Alejandro Avila Lilian Landave Marcos Alonso David A. Barzallo Cal Langdon Saleh Alsalem Anthony Arthur Beguiristain Rennie Israel Larios Bader Alsubaei III David Michael Bird Jr. Rafael Leon Jr. Guillermo Alvis Cum Laude Alfredo Blanco, Luis Li Mario Aranega Jonathan Raul Blanco Rodriguez, Jorge Luis Llerena Andres Atria Magna Cum Laude Roy Lombana Faris Stefan Baksh Nicholas Brea Felix Anthony Lopez Fernando Bavuso Cum Laude Chad Bridgeman David Lopez, Junior R. Bravo Ruano Cum Laude Omar Leonardo Burgos Gustavo Nicolas Lorenzo, Juan David Cardona, Cum Laude Travis William Bush Erik Lorenzo Mario Andres Carvajal Kerven O. Cadet Katrina Malqui Hanser Castro Hernandez, Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Jaziel Ismael Camejo, Richard John Martel David Augusto Cervantes Magna Cum Laude Ezgi Camur, Juan S. Martinez Ricardo Edson Charlestin Anthony Capote Lesiel Julio Martinez Adrian Chavez Jeffrey Carvajal Iran Leonardo Mateu Pedro Gabriel Chaviano Christian Castellanos Joshua McMillan Nelvin John Chery Roy Allan Chianesse Andrew Edward Mederos John Joseph Conley Magna Cum Laude Kenneth Brandon Colebrooke Juan Pablo Medina, Juan Cuervo Posada, Cum Laude Cum Laude Rorey Oneil Antonio Cowan Maria Mera Miguens, Jean-Carlo Drada Michael James Crooks Adam A. Merida Joshua Dubin Lazaro Lorenzo De Armas Enrique Merlano Alexander Durant Nordleen A. De Frias Greenwood Mario Milian Shehryar Effendi Tej Dyal Leonardo Miller Nicole Fierro Marcella Ervolino Gabriel Morales Jackson Lee Fadely Cum Laude Miguel Angel Espinal, Rafael Alejandro Morell Jorge Eduardo Franco Enrique Estacio Isidro Noguera Paul Frosik Benson Eucher Estefano Obando Erim Sean Gokce Carlos Luis Fajardo Jr. Kelly Karen Onu Adrian Felipe Gonzalez Jorge Felix Falcon Jenny Ore Andres Gonzalez Alejandro D. Fernandez Fernando Pedreira Vanessa Gillian Hawkins, Cum Laude Juan Alfredo Flores Benjamin Perez Daniel Anthony Irving Hugo Manuel Gomez Jr. Joel E. Perez Hani Kazemzadeh Gelsys Gomez Kevin Joseph Perez Berry Lamy Maxx Gabriel Gonzalez Christopher Ryan Priestly David Gregory Larsson, Cum Laude Steven Gonzalez Mariano Jesus Rodriguez, Yussimil Libera Summa Cum Laude

62 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 63 Monica Roxana Larrubia Sergio Alejandro Negreira Shelly Martrice Santana Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Joanna Belle Lavilla Chelsea Taylor Nelson David Enrique Santiago Jr. Eliott Lechter Stephanie Diane Norton Paige Elizabeth Schell Monika Lescano Feher, Summa Cum Laude Viviana Nunez Brett Ryan Schindler Tong Shen Matthew Clarke Master of Science Leopold L. Leveille Patrisha Ocasio John Cory Shields Xuzhen Shi Carolina Elena Consuegra in Hospitality Management Joshua Taylor Lewis Carla Lissette Orantes Philip Spottswood Tianjiao Su Tamara Crespo, Magna Cum Laude Ceasar Alexander Alarcon Jennifer Lynn Lindsley Ian Lazaro Osorio Ronald-Andre St. Gerard Yanan Sun Cheri Cruz Gabriel Bardo Jingrui Liu Karina Osorio Carey Lynn Taylor Kenia Inderia Taylor Maia Serena Cummings Valentina Basso Ana Llera Claudia Marie Pardilla Natalia Terranova, Magna Cum Laud Yu Wang Kristen Sara Davila Desmond Christian Bounds Nina Triana Lombardo, Cum Laude Aisle Nicole Pastora Ethel Torrentes Taolue Wang Paola Teresa De Cecchi Amber Brunson Carlos R. Lopez Dimple Patel, Cum Laude Christopher Townsend Brian Paul Demercado Cheng Cao Ting Wu Stephanie Maria Lopez Mariana Pena Persephone Pleshette Troutman Brittany Depaz Javier Castellanos Zhaohui Xue Kevin Lopez Alyssa Perez, Magna Cum Laude Fidel Videmar Urbina Mora Di Giglio, Summa Cum Laude Danwen Chen Liu Yang Antonio R. Machin Konstantin Igorevich Petrenko Jean Paul Varona Dariana Diaz Shichao Chen Yuqi Yao Briana Cecilia Marquez Maria Belen Peyrat Christian Vasquez Miguel A. Diaz Xiyun Chen Zhengyang Zhang Paul Michael Martinez Marianna Presti, Cum Laude Diana Paola Velasco Tirza Diaz De Villegas Boyong Cheng Yunfan Zhang Isabella Martinez Alejandra Pollett Ramirez Kevin Elliott Velez Christine Drake Mireille Menegue Djemmo Susan Martinez Jean Ramos Nicolette Velez, Cum Laude Andrea Patricia Encinas Wenjun Fan Bachelor of Science Guillermo Martinez Diaz Marisa Georgia Remy Rodrigo Villaran Patricia Etienne Mariam C. Martinez Herrera, Cum Laude Gabriela Rezende Dragana Visnjic, Magna Cum Laude Patty Anadel Ferrer in Hospitality Management Kelley Fernandez Amanda Massagardi Jacquelyn Rivera Xue Wang, Cum Laude Nicole Greenwood Krystel Aime Yolasthenia Francois Taniesha Annell Mauvais Daniela Robayo Acosta, Cum Laude Hana Amirah Wazidali, Cum Laude Nawfal Hamdi Max Albano Zoe Alexandra Galanis, Summa Cum Laude Jessica Beth McCord, Summa Cum Laude Jose Rodriguez Jr. Jeffrey L. Weingrad Aaron Justin Hughes Aimee Alfonso Isaac Galindo Barrington L. McNutt Alina Maria Rodriguez Jenna A. Wohl Patrick Michael Jackson Jr. Barbara Alvareste Melissa Nicole Garrison Paula Menendez Jessica Rodriguez, Cum Laude Kaitlyn C. Woods Taylor Lashae Jennings Sarai Alvarez Jeanne Marie Glass Tianmeng Ke Genelle Arbelo Amy Molina Leticia Romero Tsai Yi Wu Carlos Gabriel Goldman Ricardo Rene Montes Victoria Ronderos Nan Wu Elena Koptenko Alexandra Maria Armijo Magna Cum Laude Carlos Gomez, Stephanie Montes De Oca Alina Isabel Roque Viviana Maria Yerex Danyang Li Tattyana Avila, Cum Laude Cesar Emmanuel Gomez Minglei Lin Benjamin Kourosh Azadikhah Angelica D. Morales Jonathan Rosa Jonathan Yoc Kim Erika Marie Guardiola Gabriela Morales Veronica Elise Salazar, Cum Laude Jodie Zaccaria Aymeth Loya Paez Natasha Azan, Magna Cum Laude Maria Jose Gularte Rongzheng Lyu Giovanna Katherine Bacallao, Cum Laude Demi Moro Carolina Maria Sanchez Dongbei Zhang Grecher Gutierrez, Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Ashton Mcnair Kimberly Lisa Bacchus Jonathan Thomas Murrell Karen Sanchez, Kristi Hansen Lucy Narducci Jovanna Isabella Santamaria Brianna Jane Mead Becky Lee Barrios Jonathan Hernandez Lis Mesa Claudia Benshimol Matthew Hittleman Melissa Michaane Alain Jude Biamby Kierra Monet Holmes Charlene Miller Isabella Maria Bianchi Brian J. Horn Jianqi Niu Marina Boulanger, Cum Laude Nicole Giovana Hoyle Del Valle Alexandra O’Neale Hantz Junior Boulos Daniel Iglesias Carlos Miguel Orbea Usina Susely Bravo Jacquelyn Isanuk Gary Antonio Paulino Katherine Nicole Briggs Aleksandr James Isidore Sabrina Peixoto Janay Gracie Brown Stephanie Jaramillo Avalyn Pemberton Dionne Nicole Bryant, Cum Laude Julienne Jean Louis Thuy Thi Bich Phan Kalee Lauren Burchfield,Cum Laude Ricardo Sidney Jimenez Ravicka Phillip Eric Antwann Byrd Caridad Jones Carolin Pohlmann Kenneth Steven Calona Viktoriya Justiz, Cum Laude Christina Vaness Quinoy Laura Camacho Michael Sean Kelsey Nicholas Cole Reynolds Michael Andrew Canales John M. Kett Paola Riera Andrea Cano Amber Marie Knight Misty Rivet Ariel Castroman Alexander Maxwell Kovach-Gold, Michael Alexander Robla Gabriella Marie Cereceda Cum Laude Jonathan Rosa Italo Jeampierre Chegne Rostyslav Kravtsov, Magna Cum Laude Jovani Salceiro Siqi Chen Robert Brooks Kuhar Michael P. Santos Lin Chen Deanna Larmond

64 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 65 Maria Ortega Maria Ceamanos Bachelor of Arts in History Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs Heather Carolina Osorio Joseph Patrick Ciarmataro Jr., Brahim Almarales, Cum Laude Randall Overton Magna Cum Laude Emmanuel Blanco Connie Arlen Penczak Austin Cooper Master of Arts in African Nahema Assetou Fiorella Sylla Master of Arts in Spanish Tiffany Breslawski Jagjot Poonia Derek Nicholas Cross Jessica Abbate Bukstel, Cum Laude Karis Elizabeth Williams Reinaldo Barreto and African Diaspora Studies Gisselle Gioconda Reynolds Alexis Rachel Cruz, Cum Laude Christian Cabrera Maria Micheline Calvert Ayinde Menelik Madzimoyo Julio Alexander Rodriguez Jose Diaz Alyssa Michelle Catlin Master of Arts in Global Anna Martha Cepeda Kemar Alphonso McIntosh Evelyn Dennisse Roig Gerardo A. Diaz Hernandez, Cum Laude Richard Delgado Primavera Cuder Graham Allan Palmateer and Sociocultural Studies Kristoffer George Ruiz Corey Michael Drews Adrian Judd Diaz Diego A. Garcia Kemar Alphonso Mcintosh Jesse Salgado Harold Elizondo Neptime Dieujuste Jeniffer Fernandez Hernandez Master of Arts in Asian Studies Talmage Elisabeth Thornhill Carrillo Ryan Emigh Meghan Amanda Debra Dixon Bianca Patrice Trifoi Master of Arts in History Ivonne O. Lopez Arenal Nahyoh F. Toney-Bashui Katherine Feliz Wadsworth Furrie, Cum Laude Jose A. Murrieta Rodriguez Crystal Marie Garcia Graham Winick Cydney Rose Goldberg, Cum Laude Roberto Garrote, Cum Laude Master of Arts in Economics Ryan Patrick Harvey Marisol Zenteno Tiffany Guy Andres Enrique Gonzalez Madison Hufnus Islam Nazmul Stephanie Lucia Kelly Master of Public Administration Sophia Marie Gonzalez, Summa Cum Laude Nickson Matthew Joseph Seyed Javad Nosratabadi Ana Isabel Lopez Lilien Alvarado Master of Science Qasim Ikram Haq Ayinde Menelik Madzimoyo Brandon Andrew Alvarez in Criminal Justice Izima Kalao Juan Manuel Heredia, Magna Cum Laude Wilgienson Auguste Christian Llompart Margaret Wallace Merrill Amanda Samantha Anastasi Mariana Hernandez Master of Arts in Global Affairs Roldan Baez Yasser Lopez Pablo Simon Grace Garavito Shane Alexander Hernandez Ivan Camilo Aguilar Maribel Balbin Francisco Javier Lujan Oscar Salvador Garay Maria Jose Masellis Stephanie Alejo Kelsey Bang-Olsen Alejandro Martinez Summa Cum Laude Master of Arts Lauren Ashley Garrett Erin Caitlin McNulty, Karinna Beatriz Alvarez Sharon A. Barnett Gabriel Martinez, Magna Cum Laude Loic Legagneur Jose Ernesto Medrano Carlos Antonio Amaya in International Studies Gabriel Mayorga, Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Todd Martin Bethell Anna Leimberg Emily Mola, Jennifer Blanco Niamh Anna Farrell Jorge Luis Borges Jose Medina Jessica Mugica, Magna Cum Laude Christopher Michael Chavez Sharlia Kimberly Gulley Jose Carlos Rodriguez Matthew Fletcher Melton Laura A. Borgesi Emillia Victoria Roque Jesus Nava Suarez Mario Antonio Di Giovanni Michelle Hakikat Safi Lenna Haydee Borjes Susell Michel Carolina Ospina Joanne Elizabeth Flinn Zain Mir Cum Laude Michael Brevil Bachelor of Arts Dayami Padron, Emilio Antonio Fonseca Master of Arts in Latin American Joanette Keisha Brookes Ralph Judicael Mompoint Archwod Pierre Richemond-Fils Pierre La Rue Funderburk and Caribbean Studies Begone Cazalis in Asian Studies Stephany Karina Montano Gabriela Rodriguez, Magna Cum Laude Ashley Marianna Gaddis Oluwasurubomi Oreoluwa Olaniyi-Dada, Christine Marie Bianco Taggart Cheek Chelsea J. Bullard Alexander Romero Jazmin Gisselle Hernandez Samuel Harrison Cohen, Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Natalie Kristine Del Sol Ryon Robert Coote Michael Christian Russo Paige Holderfield Jorge Rafael Da Silva Neto Georvy Alexander Panameno Romero, Omawu Diane Enobabor Christopher Paul Cotton Ari Yaron Sandler, Summa Cum Laude Richard Alexander Hughes-Segarra Claudia Maria Huarcaya Magna Cum Laude Kira Haensel Gustavo Cruz Lindsey-Kayla Nicole Serrano Francisca Gabrielle Okoko Lohamba Kevin J. Kilcoyne, Summa Cum Laude Emerson Andres Perez Tamanisha Jennifer John Jose Isaac Cruz Jr. Terall Edwin Simpkins Joseph Anthony Malatesta III Sylvanna Loo Kaitlyn E. Philpott, Magna Cum Laude Javier Mauricio Mejia Cruz Yariel Diaz Luis Carlos Tarazona Cum Laude Lauren Nichole Pluto Manuel Agustin Nino III Irenia Dominguez Andres F. Marrero, Meagan Ashley Vazquez, Cum Laude Nadine Matas, Cum Laude Elizabeth Denise Puente, Magna Cum Laude Marisol Isabella Orcino Robert James Duncan Natalie Vera Master of Arts Maria A. Morales Matthew Dale Strider Runck, Nicole Ponce Gillian Esquenazi Elliott Michael Warner in Political Science Omar Jose Morillo, Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Yajayra Rosario John Anthony Everett Rachel Hannah Williams Arianna Maria Mendez Maxsim Ousmanov, Cum Laude Youssef Amr Salama, Cum Laude Vaitiare Stephanie Salas Jose Filpo Kristina Ann Yost Rudy Leal-McCormack Anthony Rodriguez, Cum Laude Noshin Sharar Gevorg Shahbazyan Delfa Marina Franqui Mendivia Ai Michelle Suenaga, Magna Cum Laude Maria Juliana Uscategui Maria Mercedes Tirado Rebeca Garcia Bachelor of Arts Stephanie Maria Vidal Master of Arts Matthew Jonathan Williams, Cum Laude Shelly-Ann Gibson Ross Daniel Wright in International Relations in Religious Studies Yadira Hernandez Bachelor of Arts in Economics Anayansy Ablan Master of Arts Lexi Alvarado John Cibotti Monica Ibanez Bachelor of Arts in French Nicole Cheyenne Aguayo in Global Governance Remy Chukwukaodinaka Ilona Erick Isaac Miguel Eduardo Alvarado Cabello Daniel Alejandro Alonso Sabrina Danielle Buxo Saul Nicolas Aramboles Venu Vrundavan Mehta Alfred Lewers Jr. Maria Sophia Aranguren Maria Sophia Aranguren Olivier Arroyo Kira Vincenza Laquidara William Frederick Caleb Earp Rania Pierre Sandy Lila Yandi Trevaughn Augustin Christopher Berroa Eder Francois David Christopher St John Angelo Lopez Ana Luisa Avila Santiago Bosi Diana Carolina Otero Patrick Joaquin Villalonga Ramiro Lopez Bachelor of Arts in Geography Daniel Rafael Barrera Alexis John Carrera Luis Fernando Peralta Aaron Whitman Angela Patrice Miller Sayleen Arocha Felipe Barrios Peterly Jackenson Carl Casenave Magna Cum Laude Pedro Luis Ramos Yacelia Miranda Gene Santee Maitland, Michael Bertino Andrea Priscilla Castro Magna Cum Laude Mahmudur Rashid Nghia Ngoc Nguyen Shelby Anne McCleary, Felipe Bossans, Magna Cum Laude Marcel C. 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66 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 67 Nannette Boza Olivia Marie Napper, Summa Cum Laude Yamiley Charles Ysabella Munoz, Cum Laude Megan Lee Bennett, Magna Cum Laude Chelonda Meria Walker Jessica Brito Muhammad Mustafa Nasim Ul Ghani, Oscar B. Ciro III Cristian Noe Murillo John Wesley Blalock Rosabel Weizenblut, Cum Laude Hatim Javeid Bukhari, Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Raphael Claude Jonathan Frank Nehrbass, Cum Laude Lucia Blanche Lena L. Wilbon Hector Luis Burgos Tiphaine Marie Cecile Olivier, Cum Laude Tiffany Colt,Summa Cum Laude Camila Francisca Ortiz Daniel Boix Cortney Emilie Zamor, Magna Cum Laude Damilet Cepero Aura Carolina Ordonez Anastasiia Denysiuk Roberto Jose Osio Tanner Mishele Borges Markenley D. Charles Maxsim Ousmanov, Cum Laude Giuliana Di Croce, Magna Cum Laude Nathalie Perez Alyssa Jade Burton, Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Carolina Palacio, Magna Cum Laude Cellena Nichole Chavis Eric Manuel Diaz-Padron, Rashaad Devante Perry-Patterson Alphia Debbie Ann Cameron Maria Reyes Bryan Parra Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Shad Yonel Clark Medjy Pierre-Louis, Megan Elizabeth Christy Pedro Manuel Rodriguez-Castellanos, Alian Alejando Collazo Kristan Alexander Patton Betina Elizabeth Dublin Miguel Josue Duncan Portillo Margaret Chelsey Cintra Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Victor Daniel Contreras Grisales Lianne Perez, Ava Marie Esler, David Ravenski Christopher Cottle Natassia Phetrona Watson, Ana Carolina Correa Bermudez Maria Luisa Perez Serrano Ustena Fam Nicholas Daniel Recuset Shanice Paulette Ellis Summa Cum Laude Celine Ilia Cruz Emely K. Pietri, Magna Cum Laude Gabriel Jose Fernandez Jr. Diego Alejandro Rivera, Magna Cum Laude Elizabeth Flores Devon Richard Defazio Mia Jasmin Plagmann, Summa Cum Laude Alejandro Flores Jr. Julieta Belen Rodrigo, Summa Cum Laude Neville Gayle Kevin Denyer Lana Pohlmann, Magna Cum Laude Katia Elizabeth Florit, Cum Laude Cristian Lazaro Rodriguez, Cum Laude Cinndy D. 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Sirimarco, Summa Cum Laude Stephen Edward Gonzalez Erik Godwin Christensen Alexandra Gonzalez, Magna Cum Laude Keyla Marian Rodriguez Christopher George Harris Mariestela Somarriba, Summa Cum Laude Marteasha Olivia Gordon Gustavo Eduardo Cisneros Anabel Guevara, Cum Laude Dayana C. Ruesca Alyssa Nicole Hernandez Tiffany Simone Stephens, Israel Jimenez Rudy Alexandru Constanda, Liz S. Guinan Elizabeth Virginia Sarquiz, Cum Laude Natalie Alexandra Hernandez, Magna Cum Laude Keysi Viviana Jimenez Magna Cum Laude Valentine Guirand Maria Alejandra Schprejer Magna Cum Laude Sean Swan Jr. Angela Kardos Ozzy Cortes Israel Densha Harewood Cassandra Silva Adam David Hernandez, Cum Laude Kevin Temkin Jasmin Josman Karedan Miriam Cruz Carlos E. Herrera Natalie Swatowski, Cum Laude Steven Herrera Sarah M. Terrazas Saucedo, Cum Laude Oleksandr Kerkin Jasmine Levany Davila Cameron J. Hester, Cum Laude Karin Tomeckova Jose Alberto Iglesias, Magna Cum Laude Berline Annaltide Thelot Thang Kim Juan O. Escano Jr., Magna Cum Laude Joshua James Hughes Laura Daniela Torres Joshua Alexander Janson Devin Paige Tibor Robert King Esmeralda Francis Norma Angelica Ibaven Nyya Toussaint, Cum Laude Luciana Jhon Urrunaga, Cum Laude John Aham Ukenye, Magna Cum Laude Kimberly Kong Marie Danielle Germain, Cum Laude Samir Alvens Jean Katherine Urbanczyk Alicia Altagracia Jimenez Mary Carmen Valladares Mailee Larronde Crystal Alexis Gomez Trenise Jones Ivan Enrique Vanegas, Magna Cum Laude Andrea Jimenez Angeline Varona, Magna Cum Laude Samantha Ashley Lippel Kia J. Hall, Magna Cum Laude Louis Anderson Justinvil Melissa Stephanie Vega, Magna Cum Laude Bianca Aiida Jimenez-Figueroa Alejandro Ivan Velez Thomasina Franchesca Louissaint Ruth Eunince Herrera Nickolas Alexander Kinslow, Rita Danielle Neves Vera-Cruz Samantha Jorge Anthony Paul Venezia II Jocelyn Mabel Mendoza, Cum Laude Sunya Jackson Magna Cum Laude Lina Maria Vergara, Magna Cum Laude Louis Anderson Justinvil Jakaria Williams Adrian Eloy Morales Ruben Cesar Lamigueiro Natalia Marie Kolbjornsen, Linda Lorena Villa, Summa Cum Laude Timur Kuzibaev Carole Dongmo Zebaze, Cum Laude Maribel Moreno Leila Denise Lupovici-Perez Summa Cum Laude Erika Manuela Zambrano Constance Elizabeth Lee, Magna Cum Laude Maria Camila Mosquera, Cum Laude Kamoy K. Marston, Cum Laude Jasmine Mickeal Lashelle Lanier Kevin Christopher Levern, Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts Jonathan E. Moyer, Cum Laude Monica Martinez Amanda Catherine Latoski Bachelor of Arts Marjorie Ashley Lluveres in Religious Studies Ysabella Munoz, Cum Laude Bradley Armand Mazely Colleen Leonie Lewis Alexis Gabrielle Lopez Christopher P. Mckeehan, Cum Laude in Political Science Azalie Ann Duque, Cum Laude Zonya Myers Laila Lipszyc, Magna Cum Laude Andres Raul Lopez Yenny Margarita Mesa Tarek Abdelraouf Donald Haase Isamar Nunez Leonardo Javier Mancheno Norma Beatrice Louis Magna Cum Laude Kevins Metayer Yannelyn Alvarez Linda Menelas Joyleen Perez, Kamila Patricia Manzueta, Montana Katherine MacRae Summa Cum Laude Anabel Mieres Keith Anton Shanna Vick-Morris Isabel Porras, Magna Cum Laude Adam Gergory Machin Elaysha Michelle Powell, Summa Cum Laude Alejandra Ares, Magna Cum Laude Lisa Navarro Derek David Pretto Frantzso Marcelin Ivan Antonio Martinez Karen Pierina Reyna, Summa Cum Laude Andrew Donald Armour Leskaria M. Ransom Cesar Martinez-Quibus Priscilla Mato Alexander Saad, Cum Laude Christopher Harley Basadre Daniel Esteban Rivera Jamilette Marzo Sophia Maxime Bachelor of Arts in Juan M. Sarmiento, Cum Laude Anabela Bello Gina Paola Rodriguez Nicholas Joaquin Molina, Cum Laude Krishna Mckay Sociology/Anthropology Daniel Valdes, Magna Cum Laude Jessie Marie Betancourt Nathalie Andrea Rodriguez Gabriella Montalvo Yurielle Janet Menard Jerome Daniel Alls Angel Watson, Magna Cum Laude Rosely D. Betancourt Camila Saenz Ildemaro Ramon Montejo, Cum Laude Justin Abraham Merwitzer Tianah Marie Alvarado Alberto Francisco Britos Daniela Salazar Paula Vanessa Mora, Cum Laude Stephany Karina Montano Tatiana Angrino, Magna Cum Laude Michael Richard Conaughty Carabello Jinnie Sanchez Kendra M. Morancy Ilidalmis Morales Alessandra Barahona Theodore Castillo Christine Urquiola Priya Alicia Mungal Desiree Munoz Silvia Begazo Cum Laude Hobert Brian Caudales Jason Vinokur,

68 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 69 Bachelor of Science Kathya Graciela Estrada-Cuellar Sandra Jocelynn Miranda Leonel Saravia Sandra Michelle Tejeda Romero, Cum Laude Karl Velazquez, Cum Laude in Criminal Justice Deborah Marie Fernandez, Cum Laude Jessica Mizrahi Beraja Jane Suzanne Saunders Cornell Livater Thomas Denisse Sabina Velez Magna Abril Abad, Cum Laude Carlos Alberto Fleites, Jazmin Moncada Emily Faye Singer Thiago Torres Ashley Leeann Victores Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Noella Abarca, Cum Laude Kenisha Forbes Jessenia Yosmary Monge, Carlton Jerome Smalls Catherine Alexandra Trucido Bianca Natalia Vidal, Kathleen Michelle Acevedo Jose Miguel Francisco Hermanie Motley Gema Estrella Sosa Anthony Tucker Tayron Vilorio Deandre Travis Allen Riccardo Francois Stephanie Yamileth Munoz Brianna Spence Emeka Neale Ugwa Velma Shalina Ward Elvis Armando Almanza Kieran Jared Barrington Fray, Stiven Nunez Caitlin Rose Spurling Viviana Andrea Valdivieso Alessandra Marye Watson Summa Cum Laude Amanda Lynn Alonso, Magna Cum Laude Carlos Benjamin Olivares Marc Elie St Louis Tracey Damara Varela Valorie A. Weldon Michael Fuentes Magna Cum Laude Wesley Alphonse Pablo A. Ovalle Hagai Stein Jose Vazquez, Kelci-Leanne Rita White Eduardo Ganges Vanessa Altamirano Javier Palencia Monica Talavera Jesus Lazaro Velasquez Shantel Latrice Wilson Joycee Garaboa Magna Cum Laude Elmer Andres Alvarado Cindel Pando, Alberto Garcia Yaniurkys Angulo Micahel Alan Papaianni Elizabeth Mercedes Garcia, Cum Laude Victoria Aurora Argenti Andrea Valentina Parra, Magna Cum Laude Donovan Steven Arias Victoria Passo Dalton Thomas Gastineau Tiffany Marie Arias Gerry Wallsen Paul Amy Eunice Gonzalez Alyssa Ariza Tiara Paulino Christian Michael Gonzalez, Ashley Onella Armstrong Michael R. Paultre Magna Cum Laude Abigayl Marie Barrios Osborne Carlos Payret Daniel Gonzalez Antonio Bayuelo Lindsey Leigh Peeples Gustavo E. Gonzalez Magna Cum Laude Karen Betancourt Loilette Marie Pelier, William Alexander Gonzalez Cum Laude Yoanna Blanco, Magna Cum Laude Angie Perez, Yanet Gonzalez Chantae Binzana Brown, Magna Cum Laude Jenisse Perez Giovanni Noel Goodlett Michelle Bustillos Jennifer Perez Keanu Neville Green Sergio Andres Bustos Marlin Perez Alejandro Jesus Guerrero Jr., Cum Laude Kevin Caba Raycel Perez Leon, Magna Cum Laude Makinsy Calixte Courtney Peterkin Alberto Gutierrez Jr. Cum Laude Giselle Calzadilla, Magna Cum Laude Daniel Alberto Polanco, Heather Nicole Hedges Cum Laude Isabella Caproni, Magna Cum Laude Lourdes Hortensia Pomar, Tomas Hernandez, Cum Laude Iury Carvalho Brian Posada Danielle Marie Hill Cum Laude Natasha Castrillon Flaviola Quezada, Maria Ivanova Bertha Adelina Ceballos Claudia Johanna Quiroz Revoredo, Luk Luk Ul Jannah, Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Frandler Cella Wolguens Jean Tiffany Nicole Ramirez Jiselle Marie Cervera Saad Jerri Claudia Paola Ramirez, Cum Laude Ana Maria Chavez Kimberly Dee Jones Angelica Raymond Alexander Cohen Gleb Koudriavtsev, Magna Cum Laude Frank Regueira Alberto Crespo Jhavar Leakey Alyssa Christina Rey, Cum Laude Santiago Jose Cruz Luis Ledesma Monique Nicole Reyes Xavier Cruz Elaine Denise Loibman Celia Solangel Reynaldo Diaz Mitchell Walker Davis Ornella Louis Adriana Patricia Rivera, Cum Laude Jennifer Delgado Anisleydi Lorites Andres Eduardo Rivera Vainqueur Delome Alejandro Miguel Maldonado Jr. Jessica Rivero, Cum Laude Ereuka Delphin Shayna Malka Cristina Robles-Whitacre Amanda Jo Derrickson Jamie Bowers Marcos Ivana Elise Rocha Alexandra Isabella Diaz Branly Marte Alexander P. Rodriguez Daniel Diaz Stephanie Ann Martin Gricenia Arelis Rodriguez Katherine Diaz Amarilis Martinez Claudia C. Rojas John Vincent Dice Jr. Amylis Martinez Eric Alexander Romero Andy Y. Dorsil Yelanny Martinez, Magna Cum Laude Kiara Rosado Genesis Duran Katherine Martinez-Lopez, Diego Martin Rueda Javaughn Edmondson Magna Cum Laude Suni Ruiz, Magna Cum Laude Marilyn Marie Escobar Christy Michelle Martino Nathaly Saavedra, Cum Laude Cristhian Escobar, Cum Laude Karisha Josselyne Medina Samantha Sanchez Kiana Marie Esper

70 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 71 Wikisha Butler Maria Rosario Gonzalez Leah Pacheco, Cum Laude Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences Kaelyn A. Byrom, Magna Cum Laude Marisa Ann Gonzalez, Magna Cum Laude Christopher Pardais Melissa Denise Campana, Gabriella Alessandra Gordillo, Chabely Perez, Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Master of Science Denise Cruz, Cum Laude Gabriel Pardo, Cum Laude Gerardo Perez-Garcia, Yessenia Cruzado Carolyn Eileen Paseiro Jessica Viviana Caprile Ioana Maria Groza Sophia Laura Perez-Heydrich in Athletic Training Yadira Carpio Lauren Marie Hebeler, Summa Cum Laude Cynthia Pericles-Radonis Hannah Emily Nairn Balmaseda Susana Cuartas, Cum Laude Myriam Paul Elizabeth Cerdeira, Magna Cum Laude Taumara Hernandez, Magna Cum Laude Sarah Monique Pierre Sylvia Elisa Cuartas, Cum Laude Alexandra Preston Cynthia Rose Becker Alexandra Cristina Cernuda, Jessica Herrera, Magna Cum Laude Gertha Polidor, Cum Laude Claudia Cue Emily Jane Quinn, Cum Laude Giana Marie Casciola Magna Cum Laude Silvia Veronica Hurtado, Summa Cum Laude Maria Pompa, Magna Cum Laude Michelle Daniels Jacqueline Kennedy Ramirez, Cum Laude Natalie Anne Centeno Maria Teresa Chamorro Natacha Innocent-Lamour Sanithe Pompilus, Magna Cum Laude Genesis Georgina Del Castillo Dionnie Reid Kedeemya Shanice Cooper Yanel Delvis Cid, Summa Cum Laude Joshua Eladio Jimenez Danielle Hernandez Pulmano, Natalie Marie Del Cueto, Magna Cum Laude Israel Noel Rivera Dana Edwards Cinthya Coello, Cum Laude Werlyne Joseph Magna Cum Laude Sterline Delphonse Vanessa Nadia Rivera, Magna Cum Laude Deanna Alyssa Edwards Jeanette Cooper Yolanda Justal Wilmara Ramos Loudine Desir Carolina Rodriguez, Cum Laude Shawn Robert Hall David Anthony De Izaguirre, Gabriella Kamel, Summa Cum Laude Nina Margaux Reyes, Cum Laude Rebecca Desir Marisol Rodriguez Kristina Marie Hansen Magna Cum Laude Connie Michelle Kress Christine Marie Riano, Summa Cum Laude Ashley Lauren Diaz, Magna Cum Laude Kinzel I. Rony Vency Haynes Lucia Margarita Del Rio Vanessa Lafrance, Magna Cum Laude Sara Roa Javier Alejandro Diaz Angelica Natasha Singh, Cum Laude Brianna Nicole Jefferson Natalie Del Rosario, Summa Cum Laude Meghan Marie Lim, Magna Cum Laude Tyrell Lyman Roberson, Magna Cum Laude Kevin Cange Keys Rosandre Douglas Amber Umar Shadaina Dessalines, Cum Laude A Jonathan Litt Veronica Dawn Robinson, Cum Laude Alexandra Danielle Marchese Marie Sherline Edme Maridellis Elise Utset Tamara Alexis Dewar Christine Marie Lopez Lauren Rodriguez, Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Kayla Rachael Mchale Sparky Edwards, Nicole Vargas Marcos Bramdon Diaz, Magna Cum Laude Kristen Marie Lopez, Cum Laude Liana Rodriguez Magna Cum Laude Kyoung Min Park Ashlin Raquel Endter Bessy Ariana Vasquez, Ashley Nicole Dominguez, Cum Laude Summer Brigette Lopez, Cum Laude Rosee Yamileth Rodriguez, Cum Laude Yecenia Perez Cassandra Marie Fernandez Andrea Herminia Viejo, Cum Laude Ada Dominguez Tania C. Lowers Valerie Rodriguez, Summa Cum Laude Giovanni Pigalarga Tasha Fitzgerald Kelly Vivas Ruth Dulcio Javier Daniel Luces Jessica Roque, Magna Cum Laude Elena Salgado Samantha Josephine Flores Prishita Rajesh Vora Oksana Sasha Dwyer, Cum Laude Jose Javier Madrigal, Magna Cum Laude Margaret Roque, Cum Laude Maurice Whitely Jr. Maria V. Garcia Soto Marilyn Zamora Nicol Shantel Ebanks, Magna Cum Laude Lisa-Dawn Danica Maloney, Marbelly Rosales, Magna Cum Laude Camille Wilkerson Angelica Garzon Giancarlo Zamora, Summa Cum Laude Julie Amber Eguino, Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Lilian Rosich Matthew Ludwik Wozniak Nicole Camille Graveran Karina Lili Elizondo Haft, Tiffany Marin Amelia Nicole Ross, Summa Cum Laude Maria Elena Gutierrez Bachelor of Science in Nursing Summa Cum Laude Amanda Marie Marrero, Cum Laude Anabel Ruiz Master of Science in Karlene Estefani Guzman, Cum Laude Luisa M. Aguila, Summa Cum Laude Aracely Raquel Escobar Nicholas Martin Alejandro Sanchez, Magna Cum Laude Nursing - Nurse Anesthetist Giavonna A. Hall Veronica Michelle Alba, Cum Laude Melanie Karen Espinet Alejandra Martinez, Cum Laude Melissa Chrsitine Sanchez, Alissa Ricker Dasse Ruby A. Irizarry Waldy Alberto, Cum Laude Nicholas Frank Fernandez, Isabella Sofia Martinez,Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Alejandra Isaza, Magna Cum Laude Adelaida Juana Alvarez Magna Cum Laude Mariana Martinez, Magna Cum Laude Rebeca Sanchez, Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Health Cynthia Jacques, Cum Laude Brittany Taylor Anderson, Onaidy Ferrero, Summa Cum Laude Shanelle Sade Maxwell, Magna Cum Laude Marialejandra Sanchez-Pinzon, Cum Laude Services Administration Anthony Martin Johnson Magna Cum Laude Carla Flechilla Pedrera, Cum Laude Johana A. Mayor Adria Santana, Summa Cum Laude Tosin Femi Aileru Thaciana Lapierre Joseph Andino Lanelle Cathy Forbes, Magna Cum Laude Marissa Mejia, Magna Cum Laude Skarlet Santana, Summa Cum Laude Alexandria Marie Aleman Melissa Marie Laricci Diana Angarita Adriano Scott Freire Diamond Alexis Melendez, Cum Laude Odete Santiago Denecia Joycelyn Anderson Alain Lavado, Magna Cum Laude Adriana Maria Azamar Alyssa Rose Friedman, Cum Laude Stephanie Marie Mendoza, Valerie Schummer, Cum Laude Joyce Artigas Suarez, Summa Cum Laude Yudisleydi Lazara Leon, Cum Laude Jodian Barnswell Magda M. Fuentes, Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Alexandra Seife, Cum Laude Carolina Astorga Brett Philip Levitt Harrison Andrew Barreto Yoandra Gallardo, Summa Cum Laude Ruth Merein Christina Nicole Sierra Paul Austria, Cum Laude Dayana Lewandowski Vincent Noel Basa Martha Garcia Annette Sally Miranda, Cum Laude Kiara Michelle Simmons, Magna Cum Laude Adriana Noemi Baez, Summa Cum Laude Wendy Lopez, Magna Cum Laude Greylene Zarandona Basco, Katerina Eloine Garcia Melissa Gisela Miranda, Magna Cum Laude Devika Sims Joanne Bazil, Cum Laude Sheri-Kay Malcolm Summa Cum Laude Edith Garcia, Cum Laude Bilal Mohammad, Summa Cum Laude Sara Jordan Smith, Magna Cum Laude Johnny Benavente Jacqueline Irene Matute Lourdes Marie Bazan, Cum Laude Katherine Michelle Garcia, Jessilyn Morales Jiuliana Pereira Soares Tierra Sharquis Butler Bertha Mayo Any C. Bejarano Summa Cum Laude Dorothy Tali Morgan, Magna Cum Laude Jeremy Nelson Soto Isabella Marie Carnero, Magna Cum Laude Gloria Mompremier, Cum Laude Melissa Marie Benitez, Magna Cum Laude Magda Georges Vanesa Muniz Mendez, Cum Laude Colleen Natalie Stephens Leodany Castaneiras, Magna Cum Laude Lovely Thatiana Monel,Cum Laude Alicia Marie Bennett Dalia Jareth Godoy, Cum Laude Shannon Murphy Frederic Picault Tassy, Magna Cum Laude Zafer Cevik Daniel Nick Navarro Mirtha Lidia Blanco Blessing Godwin Okechuku Jenilice Novoa-Miralles, Cum Laude Victoria Teasdale, Summa Cum Laude Maria De Los Angeles Companioni, Brianna Nordelo, Magna Cum Laude Phillip Anthony Bodner, Cum Laude Christopher Orian Gonzalez, Ashley Likka Oliver, Magna Cum Laude Jacquelyn Ann Tollett Summa Cum Laude Daianna Ornelas, Cum Laude Lucy Bofill,Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Mahe Otero Angelu V. Tominez, Magna Cum Laude Odrys E. Concepcion, Cum Laude Marcella B. Ortega, Cum Laude Beatriz Bonilla-Torres, Magna Cum Laude Lauren Gonzalez, Magna Cum Laude Susanah Maria Owens Anthony Storm Torron, Summa Cum Laude Olyvia Corbisiero Nathalia Ossa, Cum Laude Jennifer Renee Brayton, Magna Cum Laude Lazaro A. Gonzalez Maitte Caridad Ozambela, Vinanoreen Sta Cruz Travero, Stephanie Isabel Coronado Nathalie Osson, Cum Laude Patricia Brito Gomez, Magna Cum Laude Lissette Marie Gonzalez Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude

72 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 73 Vanessa Turizo Hernandez Elise Vega, Summa Cum Laude Melissa Wong, Magna Cum Laude Dayana Uz, Cum Laude Amanda M. Vera Laura Yarber Robert Stempel of Public Health & Social Work Jeannette Valdes-Brito Olga Viego, Summa Cum Laude Giannina Zambrano, Magna Cum Laude Darya Valoshyna Olivia Ghislaine Vilaire Krystine Zamora Master of Public Health Elynette Marie Marsal Danisa Mojica Daniel Vazquez Lisa Patrice Williams Tatiana Zedan, Magna Cum Laude Yohana Abraham Indira Martinez Wendy Marceline Morisseau, Cum Laude Larissa Vazquez Megan Willis Rumi Agarwal Katherine Mojica Melissa Mursuli Kimberly Colon Dawson Natacha Monestime Katherine Olivera Dillon Matthew Day James Patrick Moore Megan Alexa Ortega Katrina Epnere Anastasia Moore Ida Owusu-Ansah Tochukwu Obinna Ezeaba Olivia M. Mulet Guy Pagan Ruth Patricia Kallay Isabella Kristin Pischner Risa Harmony Perea, Magna Cum Laude Lauren Elizabeth Lysiak Vicky G. Quintana Kameisha Philippe Kiara Chantal Melendez Alicia Regina Rivas Coley Tyler Quick Ana Lucia Toro Alfaro Jennifer Rosario Lorilynne Allison Rice Vicky Vazquez Josephine Anne Sanchez Nicole Cristine Rodriguez Gabriella Verde Keisha Sewell Jo’Anita Tyara Rose Joshua Palmer Smiler Alexandra Alvord Sacco Master of Science Mallory Amanda Sunstrom Christina Julianne Saiz Laresha Tyler Ramiro Eugenio Sanchez in Dietetics and Nutrition Michael Sage Vasconez Camille Silva Caitlin Coughlin Michelle Tarr, Cum Laude Carhen S. Espinosa Daniella Marie Valbuena Cinzia Esposito Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition Brittany Amber Valdes Padideh Haddadian Cum Laude Virginia Alcalde, Magna Cum Laude Cara Diane Whitney, Giovanni Montesano Melvena Corine Williams Jessica Beatriz Moya Manny Alfonso Rachel Ann Nemeth Arisly Alfonso, Cum Laude Sheila Schlegel Ashley Araujo Bachelor of Science Kasey E. Shimp Ashley Yenory Arguello, Cum Laude in Social Work Lissette Silva Carlos Lee Banda Johanna M. Adames Victoria Maria Suarez Sonia J. Bolanos, Cum Laude Jacqueline Brizuela, Magna Cum Laude Carl A. Britton Jr. Kerline Romage Burns, Cum Laude Master of Social Work Ta’Kenya Yvette Brooks Vivien Canales Magna Cum Laude Marilyn Albaum Jessica Buckmire Pilgrim, Emily N. Crowder Olivia Alba Alonso Mia Ashley Burke Oneka Tiffany Davis Daniel Esteban Alvarez Giovana Nataly Caruso Shani S. Dinkins Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Andrea Renee Bingham Noel Cerulean, Jacqueline Elizabeth Fitoria, Magna Cum Laude Rodney Elliott Branch Emily Virginia Clower, David Alfredo Gonzalez Summa Cum Laude Gail Ann Marie Clunie Anna Leigh Cozart, Emily Marie Gonzalez Cum Laude Amber Maria Cole Oriana D’Elia* Lucia Greco, Rebekah Ann Diaz Alicia Doolin Alexa Esmeralda Gutierrez, Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Janell Font Carol Fischer, Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Lilybel Gomez Sarah Mckenzie Gillette, Redguerlie Jean, Darline Jean Samantha Gonzalez Alessandra Maria Krause Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Courtney B. Johnson Nastassja Guyah, Brittany Lark, Cum Laude Mary Keif Danielle Marie Harrah, Victoria Lynn Lockwood Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Fayola Kojo Gabriel Jane, Adina Rose Martinez, Gabriel Eduardo Lamas Kenia Lizama Vanessa Morales Cum Laude Whitney Elizabeth Leon Eduardo Lopez, Wendy Rodriguez Magna Cum Laude Mariluz Londono Yaisli Lorenzo Carolyn Rodriguez, Cum Laude Alexandra Lumarque Alejandra Martinez, Krizia Marie Santana Summa Cum Laude Francis Xavier Manning Evelyn Martinez Maricarmen Soto, Tatiana Marill Justin Martinez

74 Florida International University *Awarded Posthumously Spring 2017 Commencement 75 FIU Alma Mater Dear Alumni: Spring 2017

On behalf of the FIU Alumni Association and its Board of Directors we extend our congratulations and welcome you to your new family of more than 215,000 alumni. All of our graduates now belong to the FIU Alumni Belinda Gunn, Lyrics Carl Strommen, Music Association – we are no longer charging membership fees! FIU alumni have access to over 125,000 local and national discounts, numerous benefits and services the Association offers.

Your Alumni Association exists to advance the strategic priorities of FIU and to be a viable resource for engaging alumni. Getting involved, either by volunteering your time and talents or by making a tax deductible gift, is a great way for you to show your school pride. The Association helps fund student scholarships, provide career coaching, engage in legislative advocacy, and sponsors many events and activities throughout the year.

Be loud and proud in your Panther pride for you are forever linked to FIU! Let everyone know about the great education you received here. Wear your FIU colors. Purchase an FIU license plate. Support your alma mater, and come back to experience the many lectures, games and exhibits that are part of the life of our vibrant university. Always show pride in your FIU.

FIU will always be your home away from home! Whenever you are on campus, stop by and pay the Alumni Association a visit in MARC Suite 230 at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus.

Learn more about your Alumni Association by visiting our website at fiualumni.com, follow us on social media @fiualumni and #fiualumni, or call 305-348-3334.

In the spirit of Blue & Gold

Best regards,

Eddie Hondal ’88 & ’00 Duane M. Wiles President, Alumni Association Executive Director and Special thank you to our Students, Parents, Family and Friends. Associate Vice President To all the Faculty, Staff, Administration, Ceremony Ambassadors, Divisions and Departments, including Facilities Management and Custodial Services that have a role in this event, we appreciate your ongoing dedication to FIU.

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76 Florida International University Spring 2017 Commencement 77 Florida International University is a vibrant, student-centered public research university, ideally located in Miami, that is Worlds Ahead in its commitment to learning, research, entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity so that our graduates are prepared to succeed in a global market.

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