AdventHealth University
Virtual Commencement Monday, August 24, 2020 11:00 a.m.
Our Vision AdventHealth University is a leader in healthcare education, transforming the science and practice of whole-person care and developing influential professionals of uncommon compassion.
Our Mission AdventHealth University (AHU), a Seventh-day Adventist institution, specializes in the education of professionals in healthcare. Service-oriented and guided by the values of nurture, excellence, spirituality, and stewardship, the University seeks to develop leaders who will practice healthcare as a ministry.
Our Motto Developing skilled professionals who live the healing values of Christ
1 “Each and every one of us comes into the world as a child of God, brimming with unlimited potential to fulfill a unique purpose in this world. A faith-filled education helps us unlock our God-given potential and find our purpose. Education instills in us the capacity to reflect the love and care of our Creator in all we do.”
Edwin I. Hernández, PhD President
2 President’s Address to Graduates
Today is a day of endings and beginnings, all cause for celebration. As you mark your graduation from AdventHealth University, you deserve to celebrate three important milestones.
1. The successful completion of your studies. You are here today, in cap and gown, because you made the decision to advance your education, to acquire valuable skills, to work hard, to persevere. You are graduates. You are skilled health care professionals who live the healing values of Christ.
2. The transition from student to member of the AHU alumni community. With more than 7,000 AHU graduates working in health care, you are now part of an elite team of professionals working to extend the healing ministry of Christ. As you move forward, you carry the spirit and values of AHU with you. Stay connected to us, and to each other. The AHU community does not end at graduation; it transitions… and your alumni relationships will be valuable for the remainder of your career.
3. The beginning of your career as a healer, one of the highest callings on earth. You carry with you a legacy of excellence and leadership from AHU, a high bar for both competence and compassion. From this day forward, you will be in a position to contribute to the care and healing of your fellow humans…the greatest cause for celebration I can imagine.
I pray that God will bless each and every one of you with His healing grace: your hands, your heads, and your hearts. May you do both great and good things in His name.
Edwin I. Hernández, PhD President
3 Commencement
Welcome Dr. Edwin Hernández, President
Scripture Galatians 5:22-23, ESV Amaryllis Torres, Department of Occupational Therapy
Invocation Allison DiBiasio, Department of Imaging Sciences
Musical Selection Climb Every Mountain Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein Melissa Taylor, Vocalist, Department of Nursing
Distinguished Service Award Deena Slockett, Chief Operations Officer, Online Education
Conferring of Honorary Degree Dr. Edwin Hernández, President
Commencement Address Unleashing Human Kindness Yolanda Londoño, Managing Director, Harvard Group International
Class Response Aurora Dean, Department of Nursing
Conferring of Degrees Dr. Edwin Hernández, President
Presentation of Degree Candidates Dr. Sandra Dunbar-Smalley, Provost
President’s Charge Dr. Edwin Hernández, President
“The Song of AHU”
Benediction Yarilynne Regalado, Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences
4 The Song of AHU
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5 Soon after, he received a call from a childhood friend, Sy Saliba, PhD, who had recently accepted a position as Academic Dean at a burgeoning healthcare university in Orlando, Florida, known at the time as Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences (FHCHS).
Archer enjoyed his visit and appreciated FHCHS’s focus on spirituality and bringing together people with diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds to work for the same purpose. “It has been one of the driving factors for me,” he said about AHU’s mission to develop healthcare professionals who live the healing values of Christ.
He also credited Saliba as a strong influence in his ultimate decision to accept the position. When Archer questioned why Saliba left his position at Andrews University to go to a brand-new school, Saliba told him he appreciated the potential and vision of the institution. Archer agreed, liking the idea of getting in on the ground floor to help build Distinguished Service an institution whose mission he believed in. Award Recipient Archer was eventually promoted to chair of the pre-professional studies department in 2000 after Len Archer, PhD his predecessor, Don Williams, PhD, became Academic Dean. Dr. Archer didn’t start his career with ambitions to move up the executive ladder. At the end of this year, Len Archer, PhD, will His devotion to improving AHU and carry its retire after 27 years at AdventHealth University. mission forward led him to happily accept any He currently serves as Academic Dean for responsibilities offered to him, and his expertise Undergraduate Programs and Vice President led many new initiatives and degrees to success. for Academic Administration, but he started in Dr. Williams said, “Len Archer is a true gentle 1993 as an associate professor. man…his honesty and [steady] hand on the tiller of whatever part of the organization he While finishing up his PhD at Indiana State was leading have made [him] a beloved teacher, University and teaching biology, Dr. Archer mentor, and administrator.” interviewed with various higher education institutions, mostly in the northern part of One of his initiatives was the development of the country. “My wife asked me, ‘Can you find the Health and Biomedical Sciences (HBS) someplace warm?’” Archer recalled with a laugh. Department as well as the foundation of the
6 Healthcare Administration Department. Later, Another important piece of Archer’s legacy at he would become assistant to Dr. Williams until AHU, is the University’s official song. “That’s the academic administration office reorganized one thing I’m really proud of,” said Archer. Prior and Archer would officially become academic to his illness, Archer was a vocalist, who had even dean of undergraduate programs while Williams sung semi-professionally. The song is a core part oversaw the graduate programs. of AHU’s campus spirit with meaningful lyrics based on the University’s four core values. Although Archer was a guiding force in many of the University’s initiatives, his true passion was AHU President, Edwin I. Hernández, PhD, always teaching. said, “Len Archer has been a core leader of this organization, whose vision and foresight helped shape AHU to what it is today. He’s mentored “I’d like to say I was a countless students over the years, and many have good teacher…it’s what returned to campus as professors and leaders. He’s a strong advocate for Adventist Christian I really love to do.” education who has exemplified Christ values in all his dealings.” He experienced the fruits of his teaching first-hand after he was diagnosed with throat Archer expressed his gratitude to Dr. Greenlaw cancer in 2007. Going in for his first round of for giving him the opportunity to join AHU’s chemotherapy, Archer discovered that a former faculty back in 1993. Reflecting on his years, he student of his would now be his cancer care nurse. said, “I certainly haven’t regretted it. I worked She wasn’t just a former student though; she with a wonderful group of people with a clear nearly left her program due to personal troubles vision of what healthcare education is about, and before Archer convinced her to continue. She never thought of leaving.” did and then, almost a decade later, she was working to save his life. And she wasn’t the only Upon his retirement, Archer looks forward one. Several students he taught ended up being to spending more time with his “biggest fans” caregivers during his illness. “It was a tough and, - his wife, children, and grandchildren, who still is, an emotional experience for me,” said supported him through his many years of work. Archer, “the people who I worked so diligently to develop professionally became the individuals AdventHealth University formally honors Dr. who were caring for my life.” Len Archer for his many years of wise leadership, generous mentorship, and an immeasurable Dr. Archer has long been an advocate in the legacy of distinguished service by awarding community as well. An avid cyclist, Dr. Archer him the AdventHealth University 2020 sought ways to give back to the community with Distinguished Service Award. biking, especially after his cancer recovery. He chose to focus on diabetes research, a cause close to his heart as his wife had been diagnosed around the same time he was diagnosed with cancer. For the past decade, he participated in the yearly Tour de Cure ride, raising over $20,000 for research.
7 Yolanda is a board member and past chair of the Orlando Economic Partnership, co-chaired Women United for the Heart of Florida United Way, serves on the Visit Orlando and onePULSE Foundation Boards of Trustees, and collaborates with international civic and nonprofit boards. She is an advocate for diversity and inclusion and an active participant in the global movement for women’s economic and social empowerment. Empathy, deep listening, attention to details, multicultural acumen and strong interpersonal skills form the base of successful relationships and the source of Yolanda’s sense of accomplishment. Commencement Yolanda lives with her husband Juan in Orlando, Florida, and travels frequently to Austin and Speaker Biography Colombia to visit children and grandchildren. Yolanda Londono The Board of Trustees at AdventHealth University is pleased to present Dr. Yolanda Yolanda Londoño is a managing director of Londoño, as candidate to receive a Doctorate in Harvard Group International, connecting top- Business Administration (DBA), honoris causa in tier professional groups and businesses with recognition of extensive contributions, over her highly qualified executives. Her distinguished distinguished career, to business advancement, professional career encompasses global non-profit leadership, and corporate leadership roles in community and economic responsibility. Her noteworthy commitment development projects, place and cause to the business community, particularly her marketing campaigns, global giving strategies, leadership to engage entrepreneurs in advancing social entrepreneurial ventures, and non-profit social responsibility that have produced organization management. significant improvements worldwide.
Prior to joining Harvard Group International, Yolanda held key assignments leading global social responsibility for Tupperware Brands Corporation, public affairs for JPMorgan Chase Texas, and tourism for the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Center. She served Her leadership as CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. She also spent four years in inspires others and Zimbabwe, Africa, where she worked with the represents the values U.S. Agency for International Development, and three years in London, England, with Logica that AdventHealth Ltd., an international software consulting firm. University stands for.
8 AdventHealth University Graduates
Department of Physical Therapy Doctor of Physical Therapy
Spring 2020
Donna Bagdasarian Benjamin John Musselman Delta Phi Tau Daniel Luke Beetz Jennifer Gessler Porter Eric Louis Boccadifuoco Delta Phi Tau
Ramsey Paul Burch Jasmine Aubrielle Tulio Pulvera
Sean Patrick Dourney David Michael Reischach
Ashley Renee Gadelha Christian Joel Rodriguez
Andrés Vicente Garcia Christopher Edward Royster
Gregory Osahon Inegbe Sergio José Sepúlveda Súñez
Chelsea Faye Mariquit Brooke Ashley Shaffer
Mark Sulgi Martinez Ross Evan Stuart
Erin Rachael McCord Delta Phi Tau
9 Department of Healthcare Administration Executive Master of Healthcare Administration
Fall 2019
Darby Delona Corriston Marissa Danielle Sgambati
Spring 2020
Kendra Annese Presley-Van Houten
Department of Healthcare Administration Master of Healthcare Administration
Summer 2020
Zachary William Hagan Madeha Muzaffar
Han Ngoc Le
10 Department of Healthcare Administration Master of Healthcare Administration: Strategy and Innovation
Fall 2019
Vasthie Sudnie Alcidor Brian Hennebry
Shadaey Tashanic Campbell Jacqueline Lee McDaniel
David George Ferreira Paul David Summers
Robert Fladzinski Melissa Ann Tkacsik
Spring 2020
Natalia Bohorquez Allan Alexis Hernandez
Darlene Mae Butler Jesellie Jamilet Hernandez
Angel Luis Cheverez, Jr. Nicole Maikisch
Ashley Lauren Connell Nathan David Richardson
Alexandra Iris DeJesus Cleve Bradford Roberts
Astrid Vanessa Gracia Carmona Heather Nicole Smith
Kathleen Liz Haz Irene Suarez
11 Department of Healthcare Administration Master of Healthcare Administration: Strategy and Innovation
Summer 2020
Mikette Chante Been Michael Christopher Olson
Jennifer Sagadraca Clark Martine Peay
Ximena Ferraro-Diaz Dora Mercedes Ruiz
Karlene Cassandra McKenzie
Department of Healthcare Administration Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
Fall 2019
Annette Gwendolyn Brinkley Chad James Fritz, Jr. Magna Cum Laude Alexis Kiana Carr Samantha Rose Zuniga
12 Department of Healthcare Administration Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
Spring 2020
Kevin Vincent Creft Daniela Roa
RaShundra Denise Ellis Bailey McKenzee West Cum Laude Khiry Jamal Phillips
Summer 2020
Slanda Perbetue Consolable Scherley St Val Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude
Selena Marie Quintana Marisol Torres Wilhelm Cum Laude Christina Ramos
13 Department of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing
Summer 2020
Samuel Acosta Angelica Elizabeth Mike Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner
Jennifer Barriga Jackeline Katiria Morales Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner
Virginia Elizabeth Holli Brathwaite Manushka Noelus Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner
Sabrina Renee Clarke Gabriela Edith Rivera Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner
Haley Patricia Davis Janika Marcelle Taylor Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner
Aurora Baltazar Dean Melissa Letesha Taylor Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner
Lunie Huntington Family Nurse Practitioner
14 Department of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing – RN to BSN
Summer 2019
Kyle James Ahler Frans Sherley Henry Cum Laude Nursing Honors Mary Elizabeth Sears Cum Laude Teri Dawn Dees Nursing Honors Summa Cum Laude Nursing Honors
Fall 2019
Yiselle Gonzalez Bryan Katherine Marie Long Cum Laude Nursing Honors Donna Gene O’Ffill Cum Laude Jose Correa Lima Nursing Honors Summa Cum Laude Nursing Honors Geraldine Lee Perez Summa Cum Laude Joan May Forrester-Stephen Nursing Honors Cum Laude Nursing Honors Lesley DeSantis Rollman Summa Cum Laude Ann Telete Goins Nursing Honors Summa Cum Laude Nursing Honors Jessica Lauren Sharone
Alexan Xavier Lima Megan Erica Wedderburn Magna Cum Laude Nursing Honors
15 Department of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing – RN to BSN
Spring 2020
Dolly E. Gallardo Rebekah Carlita Lewis Magna Cum Laude Nursing Honors Helen Warner Cum Laude Roni Christen Garr Nursing Honors Magna Cum Laude Nursing Honors
Summer 2020
Oluwakemi Ebunoluwa Adetunji Fabiola C. Juste
Rachel Elise Bellamy Elizabeth Padilla
Laura Marie Galorneau Summa Cum Laude
16 Department of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Spring 2020
Erica Isabel Aguilar Amy Margaret Cameron Cum Laude Barbara Marie Anthony Nursing Honors
Angelica Dawn Isidro Atiga Bryan Dagnini Cardenas Magna Cum Laude Nursing Honors Vantonise C. Coley Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Chi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Adrian Manuel Bucasas Avila Elizabeth Contreras Cum Laude Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Raven Brittni Conyers
Latoya Lashay Banks Lakiva Latrelle Cook
Alessia Iris Belardo Maleca Antonette Daley
Alanah Marie Berrios Brittany LeeAnn Dershimer
Avin Bonifacio Kellie Marie Dombroski Cum Laude Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Carly Ann Gilbert
Matthew Gantioqui Calicdan Regina Irene Rivera Gonzales Cum Laude Cum Laude Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Chi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Emily Joyce Camelus Andres Gonzalez
*Chi Upsilon – Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing
17 Department of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Spring 2020
Brittany Ann Hamel Rebecca Jill McGuire Cum Laude Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Abagail Marie Mckinnon
Alex Ryan Haverly Sean Patrick Mcnulty Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Janilisse Hernández Ariolys Mejia Mandina Aleandra Rochelle Hines Cum Laude Melissa Mollentze Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Katherine Elizabeth Moore Leyanes Irizarry Cum Laude Mary Paola Morata Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Kathryn Lynn Moynihan Kelly Marie Johnson Cum Laude Madison Ann Murphy
Natasia Althea Ann Lambert Abigael Lanai Nance
Madison Amelia Lawicki Lawrence Brandt Naumann
Elizabeth Londono Ryan Michael Orlando Cum Laude Julia Solene Macean Chi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Ashley Ann Martinez
Katia Marie McCoy
*Chi Upsilon – Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing
18 Department of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Spring 2020
Hebert David Perez-Mendez Yanine Marie Shanabrook Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Nursing Honors Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Taylor Louise Soldano Stephania Pierre Cum Laude Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Patrich Raymundo Magna Cum Laude Jenifer Laurie Sommers Nursing Honors Cum Laude Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Jasmine Michele Sutherland Alexander James Reinicker Cum Laude Erin Garcia Tanuyan Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Cum Laude Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Andrea Rentas Burgos Cum Laude Alex Teodoro Cum Laude Jessa Nichole Robbins Nursing Honors
Janice Ruiz Kayla Mileyda Tercero Cum Laude Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Nursing Honors Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Shanna Joyce Torres
Rosenery Nicole Santiago Kristin Kelly Turner
Paige Cosette Scheffer Franchesly Ubarri-Rivera
Lauren Anne Sergi
*Chi Upsilon – Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing
19 Department of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Spring 2020
Jordan Walter Vargas Cierra Marie Walker Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Nursing Honors Nursing Honors Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Chi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Jila D. Vazquez Brandon Lee Zack
Summer 2020
Suzette Bautista Camilla Alexis Rae Cleveland Cum Laude Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Tatiana Janae’ Coleman
Tiffany Anne Bennett Gretchen Alaissa Correa Magna Cum Laude Andrea Betancur Hurtado Nursing Honors Cum Laude Chi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Suzi-Ann Naomi Brown Yalitza Ariel Cuello
Kaley Nicole Burton Chelsea Lynn De Jager
Naomi Ruth Chernault Itamara Duarte Vargas De Oliveira Cum Laude Elisa Tin Yee Cheung Chi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Emily Ting-Ting Cheung Samantha Dallas Detrez Cum Laude
*Chi Upsilon – Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing
20 Department of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Summer 2020
Shaneka Letresche Dumas Sadie Colleen Miller Cum Laude Nursing Honors Johanna Andrea Montoya Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Cum Laude
Kaley Lynn Ellis Hollie Christine Rose Morgan
Savannah Elizabeth Fragoso Tana Marie Morgan
Ashley Marie French Joseph A. Moy, Jr.
Maria Camila Gallego Jacqueline Otero
Sarah Elizabeth Garcia Briana Denise Owens
Kimberly Gil Rajesh Ramjibhai Patel Cum Laude Mariandre Godoy Heather LeeAnn Pollett Kirsten Nadia Grant-Henry Kyara Rivera Colón Sarah Myrina Jang Cum Laude Alyssa Ann Saporito
Anika Alexis Johnson David Scott Sharfman Cum Laude Jasmine Tiara Jones Nursing Honors Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Sara Elyse Kinney
*Chi Upsilon – Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing
21 Department of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Summer 2020
Keyin Shi Shenell Simone Stewart Cum Laude Nursing Honors Alexis Janae Taylor Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Summa Cum Laude Nursing Honors Carol Alexandra Shuga-Arce Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Alexander Patrick Thorpe Courtney Samantha Siegel Cum Laude Nicole Arrieta Valentine
Sierra Reneé Sigel
Fall 2020
Rebekah Pearl Abrams Ta’Kiyah N. Callwood Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Sara Claudia Abrams Jaqueline Alejandra Carvajal Rachel Louise Abrams Ashley Danielle Crooke LeeAna Dichoso Mounts Alamo Maria Angelica Robledo Dela Cruz Asha Rose Bhowanidin Alyson Rose DePierro Mackenzie Leann Blanchette Chi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Sarah Boodram Ludwig Van Raphael Diaz
Faith Taylor Boyce Natasha Elizabeth Espitia
*Chi Upsilon – Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing
22 Department of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Fall 2020
Jennifer Ann Felderman Shante Shaniquea Miller
Ivana Gabrielle Fiorella Brittany Jean Nachtwey
Miranda Elaine Guyaux-Mitchell Sarah Najafali Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Valerie Manuela Pardo Isaza Alyson Marie Hubner Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Zeda Marie Perez-Tully
Laila Huq Edna Joyce Raymundo
Cara Ann Jaszkowiak-Gebbie Athea Anne Reyes Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Jessica Alma Jecino Alexandra Anette Rios Daniela Jimenez Natalie Rodriguez Kirsten Ashley Johnston Carli Diane Russo Kelsey Rebecca Kanaga Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Kania Saint Fleur
Caitlin Mary Linden Shania Emerald Sawh
Jessica Lizarazo Lauren Sepanske Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Ajaya Isminya Loftis Michelle Lynn Skipper Sofia Linette Madera Chelsea Toussaint Rosario Marin Leana Nael Yacoub Schadrac Mertis
*Chi Upsilon – Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing
23 Department of Occupational Therapy Master of Occupational Therapy
Fall 2020
Charity Nicole Bass Aqeela Badora Mohamed
Michael James Bierovic Emily Faith Morris
Brielle Elizabeth Coleman Laura Jean Paulavage
Annabel Dieuanh Dinh Heather Ann Priore Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society
Kelly Johana Ferrer Desaree Joy Tulio Pulvera Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society
Landon Richard Francis Hannah Marie Quinlan Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society Elizabeth Marie Gomez Alyssa May Redd Carisa Krishingner Hall Shannon Nicole Riley Vidya Sonia Hanuman Callie Morgan Rittenbacher Renee Elizabeth Heisner Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society
Lydia Tara Hensel Angela Lee Sy Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society Jazmine Joy-Ann Theodore Alexis Hariklia Lambert Vince Anthony Torreda Mark Thomas McMullan Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society
24 Department of Occupational Therapy Bachelor of Science in Conductive Education
Spring 2020
Rachel Deleon Gonsalves Amanda Guzman Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude
Summer 2020
Amaryllis Sarah-Nissim Torres Summa Cum Laude
Department of Occupational Therapy Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant
Summer 2020
Josue Acosta Andrea Michelle Crowe Cum Laude Aaron Kyle Bautista Tiffany Shavonne Dziekan Janice Rachel Bongcayao Cum Laude
Melissa Amanda Contreras Terri Ann Fay Summa Cum Laude Lea Antonia Crabb Summa Cum Laude Marielle D’andra Griffiths Cum Laude
25 Department of Occupational Therapy Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant
Summer 2020
Nichole Marie Guizerix Alyssa Lillian Morris Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Cynthia Renee Hall Dayaneira Ortiz Martinez Cum Laude Brooke Ashley Plecker Edward Elvoy Henry, Jr. Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Gabrielle Nicole Sanchez Briana Regina Hunt Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Jodi Hodges Smith Maria Carla Lucci Cum Laude Cum Laude Kenny Yamil Torres Cruz Wilmarie Vanessa Marsach Garcia Summa Cum Laude
Amber Elizabeth McDonald Maureen Palores Wellington Summa Cum Laude Jordane Samantha Wetter Alyssa Medrozo Magna Cum Laude
Ashleigh Sumaya Montgomery Francesca Isabelle Zambrana Cum Laude
26 Department of Physician Assistant Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Summer 2020
Sondra Woo Arnett Genesis Marie Mosley Pi Alpha* Irene Wakonyo Ng’ang’a Melanie Jane Bainter Heather Marguerite Norman Jeannine C. Calderon Katherine Alexis O’Keefe Diego Gabriel DeHaro Pi Alpha*
Darcey Faith Dorman Kelli Marie O’Shaughnessy
Nicholas Scott Duarte Vanessa Marie Ratzlaff
Shamaron Aleeya Grier Nathalia Silvino Rezende Rosa
Janna Marie Grindley Ellen Marie Sage
Carlos Hubbard Jones Elidomi Evenezer Santana-Nunez
Himanshu Krishan Khanna Katelyn Haile Smith Pi Alpha* Brianna Alexis Tenorio Caitlin Halley Killgore Victoria Tirado Rachel Darlene Kreuzer Jenissa Denee Vazquez Nina Alexis Morales
Steven Michael Morales-Gonzalez
*Pi Alpha – National Honor Society for Physician Assistants
27 Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
Fall 2019
Jennifer Elaine Echevarria Aaron Ramjit Magna Cum Laude Rachel Nicole Gregerson Catalina Roa Joel Christopher Pearson Cum Laude Cum Laude Honors Program Hayden Robert Welter
Spring 2020
Vanessa Simoes Gonsalves John Bryan Perez Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude
Kerline Jean Yarilynne Esther Regalado Magna Cum Laude Cecil Joel Ansumana Kamara Honors Program Cum Laude Sibabalo Sokupa Yalyn Olga Labrador Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Taisha Jacinthia Tirado Kenyetta Nafisa Lionel Amanda Aileen Valenzuela Gabriella Mari Perez Cum Laude Cum Laude Honors Program
28 Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
Summer 2020
Treenee Alexandra Davis Stephanie Mompremier Cum Laude Karla Angelica De La Cruz Cum Laude Dhruv Ratra Summa Cum Laude Tiffany Marie Fosnow Valerie Ann Vazquez-Garcia Woodlin Lareche Cum Laude Kevin Alexander Vega Summa Cum Laude
Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Fall 2019
Daljenny Lorraine Acosta Hernandez Bryan Rodriguez Magna Cum Laude Kayla Rogers Kailey Nicole Peterson Magna Cum Laude
29 Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Spring 2020
Rohanie Samantha Chan Kelcey Rica Noel Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude
Xiomara Denise Colon Stephani Alejandra Quillares Magna Cum Laude Jose Adriel Esten Adrianna Marylouise Shingleton Monica Alexandra Miro Amanda Rose Troop Jesus Roberto Montalvo Ziara Mariana Mills Wyatte Magna Cum Laude
30 Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Summer 2020
Nashtaline Cajilus Liudmila Aleksandrovna Komarova Cum Laude Cum Laude
Ariel Szoboszlai DeCastro Luisa Fernanda Lopez Garzon Magna Cum Laude Hector Federico Del Valle Sosa Magna Cum Laude Elizabeth Berenice Rosales
Zariah Zakiya Graham Cum Laude
Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences Associate of Science in Health Sciences
Fall 2019
Christopher Garcia
31 Department of Imaging Sciences Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Fall 2019
Kimberly Nicolle Bermudez Emily Catherine Hildebrand Summa Cum Laude Jonathan Andrew Brumfield Cum Laude Gina Best Moose
Melissa Green
Spring 2020
Jessica Lynne Bessler Jessica Taylor Prince Magna Cum Laude
Summer 2020
Jesus Valeria Carrillo Michael Ngebnwo Nana Cum Laude Cum Laude
Katy Nicole Meza Sopheap Ngam Magna Cum Laude
32 Department of Imaging Sciences Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Spring 2020
Ashley Ann Marie Behm Paige Alexandra Burke
Christopher Charles Buerk Gleny Estevez Diaz Summa Cum Laude Lamda Nu* Sebastian Olaya Yepes Award of Excellence
Department of Imaging Sciences Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
Fall 2019
Travis William Corley Breanne Miyoko Miller Summa Cum Laude Christopher Jay Fuller Laura Nicole Peters Lauren Marie Howard Cum Laude
Michael Lee Kottmyer Tonya Michelle Simmons
JeanPierre Lucien Laura Pilar Weaver
Paul Louis Winter
*Florida Alpha Chi Omega Chapter of Lambda Nu Honor Society
33 Department of Imaging Sciences Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
Spring 2020
Tina Marie Candelaria-Bustos Beatrice Jean O’Berry Cum Laude Melanie Ann Crawford Cum Laude Victoria Marie Rotondo
Bonnie May Cummings Julie Amanda Seagreaves Cum Laude Lindsey Michelle Davis Kara Linda Smith Kaitlin Grace Elloway Stephanie Celeste Smith Dayker Alfredo Fernandez Cum Laude Michael Joseph Strohmaier
Marcia Ann Herbig Annick Francine Wandji Magna Cum Laude Jennifer Zamudio
34 Department of Imaging Sciences Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
Summer 2020
Amber Noel Beaver Brett Michael Harrison Cum Laude Cum Laude
Christopher Haakon Cabe Sara Leota McPherson
Emely Carrera Catherine Ruth Mealing
Reynaldo Geo Cruz Hanaa Naeem Qureshi Cum Laude Russ Carlisle Dantzler Magna Cum Laude Joseph Rhea Sparks Magna Cum Laude Aaron Daniel Dickinson Jorge Alexander Stockhausen Heather Lynn Dickson Danielle Elise Titus Jon Aaron Gunn, Jr. Cum Laude Cum Laude Amanda S. Wright
35 Department of Imaging Sciences Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Spring 2020
Randoll Francisco Abreu Kirstyn Nicole Oset Magna Cum Laude Jacquelyn Dana Ackerman Lambda Nu* Cum Laude Emylin Perez Jenn Mariam Alvarado Connie Marie Riggs Damon Robert Braun Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Lambda Nu* Melissa Marina Rodriguez
Karlie Hannah Carr Terra Rodriguez
Tatiana Delgado-Rodriguez Jacquelyn Renee Ruzycki Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Lambda Nu* Lambda Nu*
Allison Reid DiBiasio Keli Abravi Sedzro Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Lambda Nu* Alec Joseph Spagnuolo Jessica Lynne Fulwood Magna Cum Laude
Lauren Cierra Maley Marina Tirado
Halla Adeanna McDermon Priti Ashle’ Ward Cum Laude Natalie Rochelle Woolsey Kimberly Ann Menendez Cotto
*Florida Alpha Chi Omega Chapter of Lambda Nu Honor Society
36 Department of Imaging Sciences Associate of Science in Radiologic Sciences
Spring 2020
Beth Ann Barela Joshua Philip Miranda Magna Cum Laude Lambda Nu* Dragos Paul Moldoveanu Cum Laude Megan Christine Beaty Lambda Nu*
Melanie Rae Bergherm Shelley Ortiz Cordero Summa Cum Laude Lambda Nu* Cristian Anthony Paucar
Lynette Giselle Carvajal Julita Esteba Pobre
Jessica Lynn Chetko Sergio Punales Villalonga Cum Laude Cum Laude Lambda Nu* Lambda Nu* JRCERT Student Excellence Award Alejandro Jose Colon Cum Laude Noah Edward Voll Lambda Nu* Garett William Ward Caitlyn Danae Daniels Jacob Lloyd White Lauren Irene DiLella Cum Laude Lambda Nu* Soukaina El omri Cum Laude Jessica Lynne White
Kelly Marie Jones Ashlee Elizabeth Wooley Lambda Nu*
*Florida Alpha Chi Omega Chapter of Lambda Nu Honor Society
37 Department of Imaging Sciences Certificate in Computed Tomography
Fall 2019
Eric W. Plunkett
Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Fall 2019
Priscilla Lucia Avalo Vanessa Lynn Gaston
Chynna Morgan Campbell
Summer 2020
Marissa Dawn Ballard Lenea Rose Money
Certificate in Vascular Interventional Radiography
Fall 2019
Lindsey M. Gobern Jessica Wayne Peppard
Spring 2020
John Vincent Dollar
38 Department Representatives
Amaryllis Torres, Scripture Student Representative from the Department of Occupational Therapy
Allison DiBiasio, Invocation Student Representative from the Department of Imaging Sciences
Aurora Dean, Class Response Student Representative from the Department of Nursing
Yarilynne Regalado, Benediction Student Representative from the Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences
Marshals
Dr. Stanley Dobias, Marshal Chair, Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Benita David, Marshal Chair, Department of Healthcare Administration
Genese Gibson, Marshal Chair, Department of Imaging Sciences
Dr. Alescia L. DeVasher Bethea, Marshal Chair, Department of Nurse Anesthesia
Dr. Alicia Franco, Marshal Chair, Department of Nursing
Dr. Christine Moghimi, Marshal Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy
Dr. Jodi Liphart, Marshal Chair, Department of Physical Therapy
Dr. Kerry Whitaker, Marshal Chair, Department of Physician Assistant
39 Board of Trustees
Daryl Tol, Chair Kathleen Clem Allan Machado
Ronald Smith, Vice Chair Daryl Dixon Shannon Stewartson
Edwin Hernández, Secretary Todd Goodman Rhonda Ward Diane Andrews Gerald Hubbell Thomas Werner Olesea Azevedo Jeffrey Kuhlman
University Foundation Board
Christopher Bordner, Chair Mark Israel Nicole McMurray
Diane R. Andrews, Treasurer Tony S. Keena George Parker Mark Batia Jeffry D. Keiner Todd B. Persons John Bocchino Paul Levine John A. Turner Daryl A. Dixon Marlene L. Linders Jason Walker Edwin I. Hernández Maurizio J. Maso M. Jan Walker
Administration
Len M. Archer, PhD Charlotte G. Henningsen, MS Lonnie Mixon, MBA Starr Bender, BS Edwin I. Hernández, PhD Stephen Roche, PhD Jennifer Carpenter, JD Dan Lim, PhD Kathryn Shaw, MS Sandra M. Dunbar-Smalley, DPA Ruben Martinez, MA Deena Slockett, EdD
40 Faculty
Atalie Ashley West, PhD Adrianna Davis, EdD Genese Gibson, MA
Karen Austin, DA Glenice DeBique, PhD Leana Goncalves Araujo, PhD
Sara Austin, PhD Alescia L. DeVasher Bethea, PhD Gloria Gonzalez, MSN
Amanda Babcock, MSN Stanley Dobias, DMin Angelina Graham, MSN
Whitney Balmert, MMS, PA-C Kimberlea Dudzinski, MS Stacey Hawes, MSN
Ndala Booker, EdD Elizabeth W. Duncan, MSHS Joseph R. Hawkins, MSEd
Amanda Bracken, DNP Cory Edgar, MPAS, PA-C Jenilee Heflin, MBA
Lenore Brantley, EdD Deborah Edgerton, MSN Charlotte Henningsen, MS
Ernest Bursey, PhD Nadia Edwin, PhD Jason Hines, PhD, JD
Keith Burton, PhD Jeffrey Emde, DPT Tia Hughes, DrOT
J. Russell Butler, PhD Chia-Wei Fan, PhD Arlene Johnson, PhD
Janet Calderón, PhD E. Sebastian Farrell, PhD Stefanie Johnson, MA
Lynelle Callender, DNP Leesuk Ferencsik, PhD Oleg Kostyuk, MA
Christopher O. Campbell, PhD Rebecca Fisher, MLS Andy Lampkin, PhD
Vicki Case, MSEd Deanna Flores, MLIS Bradley Lasley, MMS, PA-C
Elizabeth Clark, DPT, EdD Kimberly Forbes, MSN Ann Marie LeVine, MD
Jennifer Clark, MSN Wanda Forbes, DNP Jodi Liphart, DHSc
Patricia Clayton-LeVasseur, PhD Carolyn Fore, PhD Radhamés Lizardo, PhD
Maggie Conner, MA Steven Fowler, DNP Laura Lopez, DPT
Julie Cook, MA Alicia Franco, PhD Christopher Lorentz, PhD
Michael Cronyn, MPAS, PA-C Kathy Fuentes Bryan Lounsberry, MS
Benita David, DBA Ashley Gauthier, MSN Janice Lowden-Stokley, PhD
41 Faculty
Janis Lowry, MA Martin Rivera, DNP Christine Soderlin, BS
Deborah Mills, MHSA Maria Rodriguez, BS Lukus Staup, BS
Christine Moghimi, ScD Sarah Romero, MSN Zdravko Stefanovic, PhD
Sydney Moran, PhD Lynn Rowe, PhD Jeffrey Steinke, MDiv
Kelly Mumbert, MBA Yvette Saliba, PhD Veon Stewart, PhD
Ingrid Pichardo Murray, Angela Sampson, BS Shelly-Ann Taylor, MS EdD, DPT, PA-C Mohtashem Samsam, MD, PhD Nel Thomas, PhD Barbara Nelson, EdD Anael Santos, PhD Elizabeth Thomason, BS Leanna Neubrander, MHSc Madeline Sawin, MSN Manuel Tolosa, DNAP Alicia Patterson, MA John Scarbrough, PhD Maia Trumbull, MSN Laura Podschun, DPT Carlo Semerzier, EdD Brittany Utley, MSN Marjorie Quevedo, BS Deena Slockett, EdD Leslie Whalley, EMHA Deziree Rada, MHSc Marie Smith, BS Kerry Whitaker, DHSc , PA-C Jennifer Radloff, OTD Neal Smith, JD, MLIS Maria K. Whitaker, MSN Amanda Raffenaud, PhD Sarah Snell, DNP William Young, DPT Carolyn Ramsey, PhD
Mary Rickelman, MLIS
Professional Faculty
Edith Britton, MA Michael Lay, MA Steven Paquet, MS
Althiea Farrell, MS Gretchka Mair Hernandez, MS Sagarika Sahu, MS
42 Staff
Reynold Acosta Felix Castillo Grayson Goodman Enrique Aleman Marissa Channer Samanthia Goodridge Diana Alexander Kimberly Cherella Mary Greene Jennifer Alfonso Sasha Clarke Mollene Harrington Nicholas Alpin Vaughn Coley Nathan Hausinger Rebecca Amenta Tenikka Colston-Bouler Joseph Hawkins Elisabeth Anderson Anthony Conley Amanda Hayes Joyce Anderson Jezrelle Corrales Kathleen Haz Lisa Andress Rodolfo Correa Kevin Haz C. Brandon Baker Dawn Creft Derek Heron-Vanta Renee Borchert Steve Creft Yoouhenky Hickman Rachel Botros Jerry Cronk Jacqueline Holt Carol Bradfield Sylvia Dominguez Tina Howell Jenicca Brown Jacqueline Dones Christina Hustedde Lakarla Brown Nicole Dusetzina Sherman John Jasmine Brown Samuels Carmen Elao Amanda Johnson Maritza Burgos-Cuevas Lisa Esser Angela Kechejian Clarissa Burkett Cheryl Foca Nancy Kucera Hyacinth Burton José Garcia Ann Marie Kuchenreuther S. Eric Cadiente Christopher Garrido Mariel Lacourt Pares Viviana Calandra Joshua Garrido Kimberly Lea Tina Capparelli Lillian Garrido Jorge Londono Ana-Michelle Carrington Karen Gates RB Lounsberry Heidy Castaneda Craig Gillen Erlin Lugo
43 Staff
Lacosha Mack Kendra Presley-Van Houten Elisabeth Spinella Dave Magno Deo Narine Ramdass A. Anita Spry Irvid Maitland Nazreen Ramtahall Samuel St Juste Maria Matias Robert Ripley Neisha Steinke Donna Meyer Jose Rivera Bruce Suarez Natasha Montes Vivian Rivera-Molina Lynda Swanson Abner MoralesVega Hannah Roche Daisy Tabachow Leanna Neubrander Terri Roche J. David Tao S. Justin Niere Caleisha Ryan Alison Thomas Ronald Novy Jennifer Sanabria Mercado Luz O. Torres Michael Obrovac Joanna Sanabria Mercado Cesar Varela Neida Orta Sharlin Sanchez Elizabeth Vargas Alexander Ortiz Kelvin Santana Cruz Betty Varghese Nicole Osbourne Trey Scott Karlene Vilain Jennifer Otto Janis Sherer Deena Weiss Leira Paredes Theodora Sheridan Lee Ann Wetmore Carlos Paniagua Kasey Shroyer Dwayne Williams Jeremy Parra Maxwell Smith James Williams Cassandra Philogene Melodie Smith Travis Wooley Lori Polizzi Kerry Sobia Ruth Yancey Mildred Prado Leonard Southwell Jenice Zuniga
44 Academic Regalia & Mace
The AdventHealth University Mace and the wide variety of academic regalia seen in the current academic procession date back to the formation of the earliest educational institutions of higher education. The mace was originally a powerful weapon of war, used in battle by medieval knights and heavy enough to break the enemy’s armor. Later, in virtually the same form, the mace was widely used to protect royalty; and eventually maces, bejeweled and highly decorated, were used in ceremonial functions as symbols of authority. The Mace, carried today by the Grand Marshal, is a symbol of the authority of AdventHealth University and is displayed only at official University convocations. Echoing both its early use as a weapon and its later use symbolizing authority, the University’s Mace represents education’s authority to break through ignorance and prejudice.
The main staff of the University Mace is of walnut, among the hardest and most attractive of woods, showing both the rigor and the beauty of the education offered at AdventHealth University. The four sided bronze platform at the top of the staff represents the four key concepts of the University’s programs: Nurture, Excellence, Spirituality, and Stewardship. On this bronze platform is mounted a representation of the University’s seal with the institution’s full name encircling four flames of fire representing truth triumphing over ignorance and prejudice while igniting the fires of life-long learning.
It is also instructive to note the symbolic meaning expressed in the various parts of the academic regalia. European universities still show a wide diversity of official academic apparel. However, approximately a century ago, American colleges and universities adopted a consistent academic costume code widely used today in the United States.
The various types of academic gowns represent the different degrees that have been conferred. The gowns for the Associate and Bachelor degrees have pointed sleeves. The gown for the Master’s degree has oblong sleeves which open at the wrist. The gown for Doctoral degrees has bell-shaped sleeves which close at the wrist.
On the back of the gowns are hoods that are lined with the official color or colors of the college or university conferring the degree. Since members of the faculty hold degrees from numerous universities and colleges, space does not permit an identification of each hood in the academic procession. The colors of the velvet trim on the hoods of each gown represent the discipline in which the degree was conferred, and those disciplines can be identified as follows:
Arts, Letters, Humanities ...... White Business ...... Drab Education ...... Light Blue Fine Arts ...... Brown Health Arts ...... Sage Green Library Science ...... Lemon Nursing ...... Apricot Philosophy ...... Dark Blue Public Health ...... Salmon Pink Science ...... Golden Yellow Theology, Ministry ...... Scarlet
45 Honors
Listing a student’s name in this program does not guarantee degree completion. Graduation honors are based upon the current, cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) at the time of printing. All honors listed in this program are subject to completion of all degree requirements and are awarded only to undergraduate students. Honors are indicated by the cords worn by the graduates, coded as follows:
Blue, Green, and Gray Cords Summa Cum Laude GPA of 3.90 or above Blue and Gray Cords Magna Cum Laude GPA of 3.75 to 3.89 Gray Cords Cum Laude GPA of 3.50 to 3.74
The Department of Nursing grants nursing honors upon completion of the Baccalaureate degrees. Nursing Honors are awarded to nursing students whose cumulative AHU GPA in nursing courses is 3.50 and above. Students with a failing grade (below a grade of “C”) in any of the baccalaureate-level nursing courses or who are pending completion of degree requirements are not eligible for Nursing Honors.
Chi Upsilon - Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing has a mission of advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. STTI membership is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing. Members include the top 35% of Baccalaureate graduates with a minimum GPA of 3.00 and Master graduates with a minimum GPA of 3.50. Members wear purple and white cords.
The national Pi Theta Epsilon Chapter of Delta Pi is the honor society for Master of Occupational Therapy students at AHU. The purpose of Delta Pi is to recognize and encourage scholastic excellence of occupational therapy students; contribute to the advancement of the field of occupational therapy through scholarly activities; and provide a vehicle for students enrolled in accredited programs in occupational therapy to exchange information and to collaborate regarding scholarly activities. Membership is offered to the top 35% of the MOT class. Members wear navy blue and gold cords.
Delta Phi Tau is the National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society established by the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy recognizing current Doctor of Physical Therapist students who demonstrate excellence, integrity, and professionalism in areas of academic achievement; leadership; service or research; and demonstrate strong moral character, ethics and the core values of the PT profession.
Pi Alpha is the national Physician Assistant honor society organized for the promotion and recognition of both PA students and graduates. Membership signifies the inductees’ significant academic achievement and honors them for their leadership, research, community/professional service and other related activities. The society also encourages a high standard of character and conduct among students and graduates. Members wear blue and green cords.
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The Nuclear Medicine Award of Excellence is given to the Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology student who has achieved an academic grade point average of 3.50 or above and has shown outstanding clinical performance.
The Florida Alpha Chi Omega Chapter of Lambda Nu is the national honor society for the radiologic and imaging science students at AdventHealth University. The purpose of Lambda Nu is to foster academic scholarship at the highest academic levels, promote research and investigation in the radiologic and imaging sciences, recognize exemplary scholarship, mentor students in the imaging sciences, and promote community service. Membership is offered to the top 25% of diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine, and radiography students with a professional course GPA of 3.50 or higher. Lambda Nu’s colors are maroon for the radiologic sciences, forest green for the health professions, and gold, the ancient color of honor.
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) honors a student with the Certificate of Excellence Award who has graduated from a JRCERT accredited program and has achieved excellence in radiologic sciences.
47 The Presidential Medallion
The historic traditions of the commencement ceremony are also reflected in the medallions worn by some of its participants. Chief among these is the Presidential Medallion worn by the University President as a symbol of that high office. The medallion features a replica of the University seal, the name of the University encircling four flames of fire representing truth triumphing over ignorance and prejudice while igniting the fires of life-long learning.
The medallion is suspended from a collar featuring the core values of the University (Nurture, Excellence, Spirituality, and Stewardship) interspersed with discs featuring the lamp of learning and the University seal. The Presidential Medallion has a plate immediately above it engraved with the word, President. Medallions and collars are worn over the academic gown and only at official convocations such as this commencement.
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