California State University, Dominguez Hills Commencement
MAY 20 & 21, 2016 Te StubHub Center Tennis Stadium COMMENCEMENT 2016 at the StubHub Center Tennis Stadium
FRIDAY – MAY 20, 2016
COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 9:00 A.M.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC POLICY 2:30 P.M.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND NURSING 7:00 P.M.
SATURDAY – MAY 21, 2016
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES 9:00 A.M.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION COLLEGE OF EXTENDED AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION 5:00 P.M.
2 3 PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
Dear Graduates,
Commencement is a special moment for our entire university community. Today, we acknowledge and pay tribute to each of you and your academic accomplishments. I encourage you to celebrate and take pride in your unique journey and academic achievement, and recognize and appreciate those who made this special moment possible.
Te frst CSU Dominguez Hills commencement ceremony in 1967 honored four graduates. Tis year, more than 4,000 graduates from six diferent colleges join almost 95,000 alumni who are transforming the economic, educational, cultural, and political aspects of our region and beyond. I am confdent each of you will make your own mark, forging new and exciting paths flled with the promises and possibilities a CSU Dominguez Hills education and degree provides.
In whatever path you take, whether advancing career aspirations or pursuing new academic goals, I wish each of you continued happiness and success and hope you refect warmly on your time at CSU Dominguez Hills. I also encourage you to maintain an active connection with your alma mater and reap the benefts of continued engagement with the university while serving as mentors and advocates for new students.
Finally, know that wherever life takes you, you will never be without CSU Dominguez Hills. You forever have our support, you forever have our respect, and you forever are a Toro.
Make us proud.
Dr. Willie J. Hagan, President California State University, Dominguez Hills
4 CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE
Dear Class of 2016,
Congratulations on your incredible achievement.
During your time at the California State University, you and your colleagues faced challenges that tested your character, knowledge, beliefs and skills. Your faculty pushed you to examine your understanding of the world and to ponder humanity’s most fundamental questions. Your counselors, advisors, librarians, tutors, coaches and support staf built the environment for you to answer these questions and to be deliberate and consequential in your words and actions. Your family, friends and colleagues reinforced your drive for success, helping you along your academic path, and provided the support required for your accomplishments today.
Tese people—your champions—deserve our utmost admiration and appreciation, and I know that they join me in celebrating your achievements.
Your hard work and sacrifces will continue to pay dividends far beyond today’s celebration. Your lifetime of successes will lift up you and your family, as well as your community and nation.
Today, you will join a diverse family of CSU alumni that are fnding new ways to solve our greatest challenges, educating the next generation of students, fghting for equality and social justice, and creating sustainable opportunities for economic prosperity. And, as a fellow alumnus, I am honored to welcome you to the CSU alumni family which is more than three million strong.
Tank you for all that you have done—and will do—for this university, California and the world.
Dr. Timothy P. White, Chancellor California State University
5 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEES
Te Honorable Edmund G. Brown, Jr. Governor of California
Te Honorable Gavin Newsom Lieutenant Governor of California
Te Honorable Anthony Rendon Speaker of the Assembly
Te Honorable Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Dr. Timothy P. White Chancellor of the California State University
APPOINTED TRUSTEES
Dr. Silas Abrego Ms. Lillian Kimbell Ms. Kelsey Brewer Dr. Telma Melendez de Santa Ana Ms. Jane W. Carney Mr. Lou Monville (Chair) Mr. Adam Day Mr. Hugo N. Morales Ms. Rebecca D. Eisen (Vice Chair) Mr. J. Lawrence Norton Dr. Douglas Faigin Ms. Lateefah Simon Dr. Debra S. Farar Mr. Steven Stepanek Ms. Jean P. Firstenberg Mr. Peter J. Taylor Ms. Lupe C. Garcia Ms. Maggie White
6 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS HISTORY
California State University, Dominguez Hills is located on a site rich in California history: the 346-acre campus sits on a portion of California’s frst Spanish land grant—Rancho San Pedro. Granted to Juan José Dominguez for grazing cattle in 1784, the rancho at one point spanned 75,000 acres, from current-day San Pedro to Compton, Manhattan Beach to Long Beach and Paramount.
Te need for a campus in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County became apparent in the late 1950s, fueled by the growth of the aerospace industry and the post-World War II baby boom. In response, the California State Legislature authorized the establishment of South Bay State College, and Governor Edmund G. (Pat) Brown signed it into law on April 29, 1960.
Planning for the college began in 1961 with the selection of Leo F. Cain as the frst president. Te following year, prominent L.A. architect A. Quincy Jones was chosen to design the campus. With Palos Verdes as their preferred location, trustees of the California State College system renamed the college California State College at Palos Verdes in 1963, and President Cain and a planning committee began developing a dual-major “small college” interdisciplinary curriculum, drafting a master plan, and hiring an administration, staf and faculty.
Despite a decision on a permanent home—sites in Torrance, Fox Hills in Culver City, and former Rancho San Pedro land known as Dominguez Hills were under consideration—CSC Palos Verdes opened its frst fall quarter in a California Federal Savings Bank in Rolling Hills Estates in fall 1965. Te schedule of classes consisted of one page ofering about 10 classes. Between 40 and 50 students were taught by 11 faculty members.
Te fedgling college began during a turbulent time for Los Angeles. For six days that August, the Watts Rebellion devastated a community, bringing longstanding grievances and inequities to light. During a tour of Watts, Gov. Brown asked to see the Dominguez Hills site just over fve miles to the south. He is quoted as saying the location would provide greater access to higher education for the region’s minority population. Soon after, the trustees approved purchase of the land and renamed the college yet again.
From its beginnings to today, California State University, Dominguez Hills has prided itself on being a diverse community of learners and educators committed to changing lives and communities for the better. Te university provides a wide range of outstanding academic programs and opportunities to approximately 15,000 students annually.
Today, nearly 50 years since its frst commencement with four graduates, the university confers more than 4,000 degrees annually and counts more than 95,000 individuals as alumni. Our graduates leave with the skills that enable them to become leaders and productive citizens of a diverse and global society.
7 COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
8 PLATFORM PARTY
COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
KEYNOTE SPEAKER Te Honorable Isadore Hall, III California State Senator
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS Dr. Willie J. Hagan President
Dr. Ellen Junn Dr. Rod Hay Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs Dean, College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
Ms. Carrie Stewart Mr. Jordan Sylvestre Vice President, University Advancement President, Associated Students, Inc.
Dr. James Hill Dr. William Franklin Chair, Academic Senate, and Professor, Anthropology Vice President, Student Afairs
Mr. Robert Fenning Mr. Chris Manriquez Vice President, Administration and Finance Vice President, Information Technology
Dr. Gitanjali Kaul Dr. Keisha Paxton Interim Vice Provost, Academic Afairs Director, Faculty Development Presidential Outstanding Professor Award Recipient Dr. Gary Sayed Dean, College of Health, Human Services and Nursing Dr. John Davis Dean, College of Education Dr. Joseph Wen Dean, College of Business Administration Dr. Mitch Avila and Public Policy Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
Ms. Stephanie Sterling Brasley Mr. Kim McNutt Dean, University Library Dean, College of Extended and International Education
Dr. Dorota Huizinga Dr. Patricia Kalayjian Dean, Graduate Studies Dean, Undergraduate Studies
Dr. Hamoud Salhi Dr. Bridget Driscoll Associate Dean, Interim Associate Vice President, College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences University Academic Advising
9 THE PROGRAM
MUSICAL SELECTION CSU Dominguez Hills Wind Ensemble Greg Robinson, Conductor and Director
CALL TO ORDER Dr. Rod Hay Dean, College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
PROCESSIONAL Dr. Rod Hay Dean, College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
Faculty and Members of the Class of 2016 Te Platform Party
PRESENTATION OF COLORS CSU Dominguez Hills ROTC Color Guard
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Ms. Daisy Santos Music Education, Class of 2016
WELCOME Dr. Rod Hay Dean, College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS Dr. Willie J. Hagan President
GREETINGS ON BEHALF OF THE FACULTY Dr. James Hill Chair, Academic Senate, and Professor, Anthropology
GREETINGS ON BEHALF OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC. Mr. Jordan Sylvestre President, Associated Students, Inc.
INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Dr. Willie J. Hagan President
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Te Honorable Isadore Hall, III California State Senator
10 RECOGNITION AND HOODING OF MASTER OF ARTS AND MASTER OF SCIENCE CANDIDATES Dr. Ellen Junn Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs
RECOGNITION OF HONORS RECIPIENTS Dr. Ellen Junn Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs
RECOGNITION OF BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE CANDIDATES Dr. Ellen Junn Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs
PRESENTATION OF THE MASTER AND BACHELOR CANDIDATES Dr. Ellen Junn Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Dr. Willie J. Hagan President
ALUMNI PINNING CEREMONY Ms. Lula Davis-Holmes (B.A. ’83, Behavioral Science/Sociology; M.P.A. ’92) Councilwoman, City of Carson
RECESSIONAL Te Platform Party Faculty and Members of the Class of 2016
You are invited to join faculty and graduates at an informal reception immediately following the ceremony in Parking Lot 17. Guests are requested to remain seated during the processional and recessional.
11 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
THE HONORABLE ISADORE HALL, III
CALIFORNIA STATE SENATOR
Isadore Hall, III, frst elected to the California State Senate in December 2014, represents the 35th State Senate District that includes the communities of Carson, Compton, Gardena, Harbor Gateway, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lynwood, North Long Beach, Rancho Dominguez, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, South Los Angeles, Torrance, Watts/Willowbrook and Wilmington.
Hall currently serves as chairman of the Senate Governmental Organization Committee and serves on the Banking and Financial Institutions, Health, Insurance, and Public Employment and Retirement Committees. Previously, Hall represented California’s 64th Assembly District from 2008 to 2014 and served as the chair of the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee.
During his tenure in the Assembly, Hall authored notable legislation and was an infuential and decisive voice on various public policy issues including: addressing the state’s fscal crisis, job creation, reducing childhood obesity and diabetes, improving public safety, expanding access to education technology and the creation of a sustainable statewide water policy.
Hall began his career of public service in 2001 when he was elected to the Compton Unifed School District Board of Trustees. Hall served two terms as president of the board and oversaw important reforms to attract highly qualifed teachers and increase funding to classrooms throughout the district.
In 2003, Hall was elected to the Compton City Council, where he served in various leadership positions including mayor pro tem. While on the City Council, Hall oversaw eforts to increase youth access to parks and recreational activities, reduce crime and promote business growth throughout the city. During this time Hall also served on the Metropolitan Water District Board, the Gateway Cities Council of Governments and the Southern California Association of Governments becoming a prominent regional voice for communities throughout southern California.
Hall received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix and his Master of Public Administration from National University. In 2011, Hall was awarded a master’s degree in management and leadership from the University of Southern California, and dual doctorates in theology and religious studies from Next Dimension Bible College. Hall is also a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Born and raised in Compton, Calif., Hall is the youngest of six children.
12 COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF ARTS Justin Lloyd Flemister CHEMISTRY Kirstie Ann Gillespie Fall 2015 ANTHROPOLOGY Anna Leach Stacey Michelle Walker Fall 2015 Victor Manuel Reyes Cum Laude Karen Rivera Jessica Nicole Dittmar Spring 2016 Honors in the Major Jasmine Ruth Sancedo Brandon Morgan Gay Inez Estela Villacorta Khanh Nam Ti Nguyen Magna Cum Laude Honors in the Major Spring 2016 COMPUTER Amy Ovando Monique Leanne Beckman TECHNOLOGY Magna Cum Laude Renee Ashley Blosfeld Fall 2015 Honors in the Major Ashley Mercedes Buenviaje Mark Barrera Carolina Reynoso Gabrielle Chelsea Candelaria Corey DeJuan Grifn Lissete Rivera Kyra Michelle Carter Honors in the Major Chaz Johnson Alicia Mary Donley Arthur Brian Jones Jennifer Joyce Stuck Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Dawnika K. Fleming Honors in the Major Manuel Lara Jennifer Lynn Garcia Nisala Daksitha Premaratna Spring 2016 Nora Teresa Gonzalez Emoni M. Rufns Ashley Aguilar Kameshia Laurice Harris Aarash Samimi Christopher Benjamin Brito Gary Panajon Hernandez Magna Cum Laude Denzel DeSalle’ Stewart Wendi Khrystyne Isefuku Lilly Enriquez Philip Tran Aasiyah Sahirah Khalfani Bey Andrea Briseida Esparza Carl Junior Wilson Kelsie Elizabeth Longamore Leslie Vanessa Estrada Annel Mosqueda Spring 2016 Luis Alberto Gomez-Serrano Lanesha La’shay Stewart Luis Gilberto Alfaro, Jr. Allana Panlilio Grifn Sarah Catherine Sully Robert Earl Bankhead, IV Evelyn Kay Hildebrand Monica Vidal Marlin Je Mari Carnell Rita Marshell Kirkpatrick Steve Chavez Summer 2016 Bryce Ernest Leisy Bryan Chen Gabriel Esquivel Zachary Glen Mandzak Michael Chimalpopoca-Palacios Jessica Ramirez Odeth A. Martinez Don Eric Crawford Maggie Triay Heather R. Oestreich Gabriel Flores Magna Cum Laude Brenda Ramirez Brent Paul Gensemer Martha Elizabeth Ramos BIOLOGY Caleb Andrew Gilliam Brenda Rocha Cum Laude Leah Autumn Sanchez Fall 2015 Luis Fernando Gomez Summa Cum Laude Nancy Silva Novo Yadira Lizbeth Gonzalez Kiara Fabiola Vega Lorena Vanesa Pena Sabrina Marina Hernandez Armando Villalpando Brittany Caradenice Tillman Kevin Marin Anthony Trevor Wirtz-Farley Michael James Martin Cum Laude Spring 2016 Charlene Corryn Brown DamitaJo Morse Summer 2016 Athlete Scholar Luis Fransisco Munoz Ian Michael Weir Aireen Aquino Jude Luis Navor Nathan John Mathews Randy Rey Samera Quiloan BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE Hugo Sanchez Devon Duane Richardson, I Jessie Rivera Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Adolphus Emmanuel Archie Emily J. Saloj Maria Jose Quevedo Honors in the Major Dalan Seng Ariana Sanchez-Bravo Lorena Batres Jennyvee Chan So
13 Louis Allen Varga, II Spring 2016 Britney Nicole Bronk Cum Laude Ramsey M. Abdelmuti Cum Laude Honors in the Major Gary Dean Walker Manuel Aguilera, Jr. Stefanye Danee Walkes Jesse Alex Camacho Flor Anthony Bantug Aguirre Cum Laude Edmund Yeboah Rebecca Ann Bringas Chanel Alexandra Carbajal Amiruladam Yusuf Adrien Roy Cienfuegos Paul Edgar Castellanos, Sr. Summer 2016 Geneca L. Cobb Marisol Castillo Ricardo Corral Jose Manuel Diaz Jeannette Castro Bryan Eme Paul Elias Jillian Ann Chapman Julio Cesar Garcia Omar Arturo Garcia Rosa Linda Concha Edwin Guzman Alejandra Hernandez Varnette Mone Connors Cristian Hernandez Richard Antony Hernandez Hugo Alexander Contreras Jose Antonio Hernandez, Jr. Ryan Joel Higgins Honors in the Major Justin Kendall Humber Kyle T. Lee Diana Brenda Cordova Elton Tyrell Jones Arnaud Lukombo Honors in the Major Cesar Luviano Razmig Avo Maadanian Nahivic Echenique Stephanie Annmarie Martin Patricia Manriquez Elva Esquivel Charlewit Tom Mathavorn Maria Angela Marroquin Zenae R. Fields Bernie Palafox Morgan Ann Martinez April Noemi Galvez Esteban Palma Aguilar Gerardo Padilla Aimee Gamez Honors in the Major Ariel Germain Rios Jocelyn Lizeth Padilla Cindy Melissa Garcia Saul Salas Rene Sanchez Christina Elizabeth Garcia Foster Eris Terray Tompson Kendall Makoto Shirai Carlo Glinoga Kevin Carlos Urena Roman Singh Ian Nathanial Gould Zia A. Zeerak Jorge Alberto Torres Diyoe Angelique Harckum Michael Oswaldo Zuniga Alison Leigh Traina Helena Anne Viramontes Ruby Hernandez GEOGRAPHY Ali Pasha Zamany Desha Sherice Higinio James Garfeld Hill, III Fall 2015 Antonio Jesus Zamora Susan Ibeth Zamora Tinti Ingrid C. Imaicela Alexander Joseph Lepicier Cum Laude Honors in the Major Spring 2016 Summer 2016 Etan Oritsetimeyin Mozia Jacqueline J. Johnson Guillermo Higuera Franco Jeremy Francis Palacio Aaron Anthony Kee Michael Charles La Rosa Mubarak Abdoullah Sheikh Amber Lynn Kennedy Vann Wesley Preiss Cum Laude Honors in the Major Summer 2016 PSYCHOLOGY Maritza Lozano Cache Arin Hart Fall 2015 Valerie Maribel Luquin Kristin Elena Orellana Arturo Jr Alegre, Jr. Guadalupe M. Maciel Cum Laude LaCrystal T. Marks POLITICAL SCIENCE Carmen Monique Alvarez Kaci Christine McGinnis Fall 2015 Enrique Arechiga Athlete Scholar Maria Esther Cabrera Laura Mariana Armenta Monica I. Medina Matthew Antonio Casas Rocio J. Avalos Ariana Aurora Mendoza Honors in the Major Irma Ayon Maya Imani Moore Rossana Hernandez Jennifer Barreda Cum Laude Honors in the Major Nia I. Batiste Honors in the Major Raf Zaki Norberg Jonathan David Bentley Gustavo Morales Davia Grace Olmos Joelan Berger Patricia Ann Morales Matthew Perry Pipes Brittany Ly Shion Berry Daniel Nunez Tina Ly Tran Honors in the Major Antonio M. Osegueda Genesis Bravo Julio C. Palacios
14 Aeress Fre-Tilia Perkins Xiomara Yamileth Brito-Blanco Adriana Garcia Magna Cum Laude Alexus Gabrielle Broom Alana Renee Garcia Honors in the Major Chelsea Terice Broussard-Espinosa Cum Laude Oliver Powell Lisa Shana’ Bullock Denise Stephanie Garcia Honors in the Major Marlene Cabrera Ilsa Gloria Garcia Edwin Jonathan Recinos Magna Cum Laude Loza Gedyon Courtney Jeeyon Ryu Karina Caldera Makda Gedyon Mekonnen Gabriela Salas Patricia Camacho Magna Cum Laude Emily T. Silver Henry Alexander Campos Sharon Esther Giron Ione Joy Smith Andrea Maria Campuzano Darius Ramon Golden Brandon Timothy Tomas Vanessa Emperatriz Cardona Samuel Gomez Shashaya Jemia Tornton Nancy Miriam Carrada Zuniga Elizabeth Valeska Gonzalez Roxana Turcios Cum Laude Jazmin Gonzalez Cristina Valenzuela Kathy Carreon Anne Geleen De Leon Gordula Brian Varela Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Inez Estela Villacorta Ana Berenice Carrillo Mercedes Licole Greer Cody Andrew Weldin Jacqueline Carrillo Natalie Elizabeth Gregg Cum Laude Nancy Manuela Castaneda Magna Cum Laude Honors in the Major Hector Castillo Samantha Cecilia Guardado Spring 2016 Lissette Jasmine Castillo Leonor Guerrero Monte Andre Ables Cum Laude Denise Patricia Guevara Anthony Robert Abramson Lizzette Ceja Christopher Gutierrez Monique Bijan Adkins Victor Lopez Centeno Marbely Gutierrez Allyson Chiemi Aiboshi Irvin Chavez Victor Alberto Gutierrez Claudia Yarely Alcaraz Veronica Chavez Solis Francisco Guzman, Jr. Angelica Teresa Alcazar Leslie A. Chinchilla Jade Sandra Hamlin Bertha Alicia Alfas Mariam Chkadua Carmen Patricia Hefin Magna Cum Laude Marlene Cortes Zobra Hemphill Sunehra Parveen Ali Gabriela Danielly Cortez Alicia Hernandez Cum Laude Adria Michelle Cromosini Crystal Anabel Hernandez Vanessa Monique Alvarado Magna Cum Laude Jasmine Hernandez Felipe Amezcua Cecia Lizbeth Cruz Jesse Hernandez, III Edelmira Aguirre Amezquita Jason Reyes Cuevas Laura Herrera Mayra Nidia Angeles Hernandez Jessica Nicole Cupp Reather Marie Herron Barbara Anguiano Brandie Lachelle Davison Maricela Hidalgo Stephanie Araujo Arleen De Leon Melissa Anne Hobbs Ana L. Arevalo Israel Norberto de Leon Gabriela Huerta Kelsey Giovana Barillas Alejandra Del Muro Renashia Timika Humphrey Erika Sostenes Barrera Wendy Edwards Sara Hurani Summa Cum Laude Logan Baughman, III Eloisa Hurtado Myrna Faby Espinel Magna Cum Laude Jennifer Ibarra Pineda Elizabeth Estrada Sabrina Mariah Bautista Ma Anna Criselda Leticia Vida Imperial Ruth Alejandra Estrada Gabriela Alejandra Bejarano Campos Chawntalay Obioma Jackson Gabriella Judith Felix Valencia Elizabeth Bernard Jane Jacob Athlete Scholar Stephanie Fernandez Ray Alexander Jaquez Brian Hudson Betancour Sherrelle Angela Filimoehala Magna Cum Laude Nicole Channel Blount Darryl Ford Carlos Miguel Jimenez, Jr. Edwina I. Botham Carol Jaylene Fowlkes Denise Angelica Jimenez Mayra Veronica Bracamontes Jose Andres Franco Cum Laude Gabriel Aaron Brand Nichole Yvonne Freiboth Charlotte Danielle Johnson Summa Cum Laude Cecilia Gamino Rudessia N. Jones Joanna Briones
15 Guadalupe Yajaira Juarez Rebeca Osorno Brittany Ann Sandoval Emily Jane Kern Tabitha A. Paez Marielena Santos Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Karla Stephanie Saucedo Nichole Ann Kindle Dayana Pantaleon Adriana Nagisa Sekiguchi Patrice A. Knox Korina Papanu Nayeli Marizta Sepulveda Beverly Alise Kramer Sonya Paterniti Kimberly Esther Serpas Kristina Susan Lear Sierra Angelique Paul Magna Cum Laude Monique Lee Ingrid Sebay Pena Christina Alejandra Sitan Steven Alexander Lizardo Mayra Alejandra Perez Haleigh Dorissa Smith Geimy Madeleine Lopez Nayeli Perez Cum Laude Jacqueline Lopez Cum Laude Myrna Raquel Sotelo Nallely Lopez Stephanie Lorraine Perry Andrew Emilio Soto Cortez Renee Poblete Lubag Gerilyn Laniece Phillips Brittany Lynn Stoodley Cum Laude Martha Alicia Madrigal David Saul Pinon Cum Laude Kaytiana La’shawnquie Streeter Alma A. Magana Karla Johana Placido Cum Laude Nick Alexander Magana Magna Cum Laude Liliana Tapia Chanice Karina Marin Julia Poecksteiner Nattalie S. Tehrani Jennifer Marin Athlete Scholar Dalana T. Tomas Albert Martinez Jocelyn Ponce David Tam Tran Alyssa Maria Martinez Marlene Ponce Elizabeth Ann Turner Mauro Martinezgonzalez Cynthia Stephanie Quiles Jocelyn Vaca Sean Edward Mcgoldrick Adrian Josue Ramirez Annacristina Valencia Cum Laude Diana Ramirez Denisse Carolina Valiente Selamawit Hailu Melesse Jessica Ramon Faviola Varela Perez Melida Esmeralda Mendieta Alysha Ann Randazzo Cum Laude Margarita Meneses Cum Laude Natalie Marie Vasquez Ijeoma Adageo Mephors Monira Rasouli Phala Marie Velvet Vauls Jaid Anne Marie Milburn Reyna Ruby Recendes Lizbeth Vazquez-Ruiz Summa Cum Laude Vanessa Raquel Rendon Ana Cecilia Velazquez Kelsey Symone Mitchell Alejandra Quisi Reyes Yamilett Guadalupe Villafranco Denise Monterroso Jeannette Reyes Anna Marie Wallace Elisha Ann Montgomery Carlos Roberto Reyna Joyce Evenlyn Washington Loryn Mujahan Moore Crystal Yvette Reyna Magna Cum Laude Tearah Janae Webster Maricruz Guadalupe Reyna Schayenne Teodoro Morales Janise Marie Williams Sarah Emiko Rice Tanya Marie Moreno Robyn L. Williams Cristina Rios Chrystal Da’Monque Mosley Shaun Yvette Wilson Angelica Rey Rivera Norma Mulato Marcy Elizabeth Zaldana Megan Alexandria Roberson Kevin Andrew Munoz Brittany Nicole Zarate Celeste Maria Robles Mariela Munoz Christian Michel Zarate Loan Alexi Rodriguez Valerie Ann Munoz Nicole Marie Zepsa Martha Nayely Rodriguez Yerenia Navar Desiree Ann Zerwekh Ninet Emilce Rodriguez Nelson David Nieves Francisco Javier Rojas Summer 2016 Morgan Sydney Nunn Yovette L. Roldan Stephanie Aceves Jisela Ocampo Celina Christine Sanchez Adrianna Marlene Baeza Jonathan Chukwuemeka Odiakosa Esteban Sanchez William Barahona Anaise Marie Oliva Rachel Y. Sanchez Alexis Kendall Bellos Shelby Elizabeth Oppel Summa Cum Laude Harold Anthony Boyd Cum Laude Karen Valeria Sanchez-Alamillo Janet Louise Browder Magdalena Ortega Twana G. Sanders Giancarlo Chavez Vincent Ortega
16 Sunny Hong Chen Jenay Denise Bennett Marissa Ann Sumpter Magna Cum Laude Irene Bermudez Casey Norman Taylor Yesenia Cortez Brett Robert Bozeman Shermaine Taylor Zachary Tyler Davis Britni L. Brittenum Roxana Uribe Zahra Bascug De Los Santos Daisy Michelle Camarena Jessica Jazmine Valadez Jessica Dulin Amanda Sarahi Chavez Norma Alexandra Valenzuela Marlicia Denetria Egland Heather Lauren Cole Yesenia Vargas Karla Johana Gean Brenda Cortez Elizabeth Vera Ashley Maria Gonzalez Eric Daniel Cunningham Erick Evan Villatoro Trinity Joan Gruenberg Gina Alicia Diaz Donell R. Wheaton Christopher Gutierrez Magna Cum Laude James Robert Wilkerson Honors in the Major Stefany Arlene Dawn Hulgan Karen Zamora Abraham Ibarra Dior Dey-mon Ellis Cum Laude Talia Melissa Izaguirre Alejandro Espinosa Honors in the Major Cum Laude Maya Kotlov Honors in the Major Spring 2016 Jessica Leyva Mirella Fernandez Ghazala Abbasi Vanessa Juanita Lopez-Munro Edgar Allan Ford Armando Abril, Jr. Sarahi Medina Ortiz Amanda Brook Freeman Edgardo Aguilar Briana Michelle Merli Jonathan Robert Gonzalez Eric Aguirre Magna Cum Laude Kidada J. Graves Karen Fabiola Alfaro Oscar Morales Honors in the Major Cum Laude Erika Alvarez Porsha Janae’ Hayes Linda Murray Jessica Alvarez Sage Nicole Hubacek Cum Laude Jose Luis Pacheco, Jr. Wendy Nicole Jackson Brenda Alexandra Alvizo Jelesa Anita Padilla Valarie Joanne Jones Daniela Haydee Artiga Veronica Janette Peralta Raven Simone King Magna Cum Laude DeNitra Charmaine Prude Denise Delone Lambert Oscar Baltazar Jessica Regan Sarah J. Lambert Katherine Barragan Cruz Forrest Duane Riley II Denise Rosella Bernstein Athlete Scholar Chelsea Dawnielle Lewis Erik William Boyd Reyna C. Rivera Rodolfo Lopez Rafael De Jesus Bravo Ariel Salazar, Jr. Amanda Louise Lourenco Alexandria Cie Brooks Marcela Raquel Sanchez Maritza Lozano Timothy Noah Brown Yesenia Sanchez Tania Jo Maciejewski Tonique D. Brown Liliana Sarabia Luis Giovanny Mendoza Yesica Cabrera Celestial Louisa Sciolla Jessica Mercado Monique Lanee Camp Erica Guadalupe Tillett Joyce Hee Moon Honors in the Major Jessica Viridiana Capilla Ruth Truong Efren Ochoa Victoria Noel Caporaso Wendy Valle Alma Ortiz Manuel Carreon Angel Guadalupe Vallejo Dulce Carolina Paez Sarah J. Cash Mayra Vazquez Kristina Marie Parel Bianca Margo Castillo Navid Isamar Vera Magna Cum Laude Danielle Renee Castro Brittney Nicole Williams Honors in the Major Amanda Rose Cesneros Reenae Yoo Bernadette Dolores Prado Erica Chavira Kimberly Zuniga Jacqueline Roberts Melissa Chipres Lisa Nicoll Rodas Luisana Conde SOCIOLOGY Honors in the Major Diana Elizabeth Corral Monique Angela Rodriguez Fall 2015 Christopher Patrick Couwenberg Carmen Monique Alvarez Danny Emanuelle Romero Honors in the Major Ines Crespo Ruby Marie Arringdale Erika Ibett Rosas Sendy Yaneth Cruz Elizabeth Barron Torianna La Vae Steagall Laura Rocio Cueva Jorgan Arody Becerra
17 Griselda De La Torre Ryan William Jorgensen Janet Estefania Ramirez Ivan Dwayne Dooley Magna Cum Laude Kiana Janae Ransfer Athlete Scholar Ian Andrew Klinger Andrea Renteria Cheryl A. Dyer Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Ra’chel L. Eady-Nichols Sandy L. Landeta Brittany Nicole Richmond Shaneka Monique Edwards Jhuliana Larios Jasmone Sabrina Riggins Mariela Esparza Jessica Leonardo Manuel De Jesus Rios, Jr. Athlete Scholar Cheyenne Shatara Lewis Keny Yamileth Rivera Fernando Espinoza Jessica Marie Lewis Sara Ruth Robles Dugan Edward Fauth Carla B. Limon Athlete Scholar Jovanna Flores Janee La shea Loftin Adrian Jose Rodriguez Juan Carlos Flores Ariana Consuelo Lopez Zenaida Rodriguez Taneisha Lanette Floyd Cynthia Lua Nancy Rojo Maria Adelaida Franco-Ponce Miguel Lucero, Jr. Arnulfo Romero Kelly Fuentes Laura Magana Jennifer Rosales Jennifer Gallardo-Aguilar Jonathan Lawrence Manjarrez Candace Ahmina Ross Antonio Jr Garcia Eiriny Salib Mansour Athlete Scholar Magna Cum Laude Diana Karen Marias Armando Ruiz Edgar Alejandro Garcia Brisa Nataly Marquez Wendy Sanchez Magna Cum Laude Evelyn Garcia Alyssa Nicole Mason Luz Maria Sanchez-Gonzalez Roland Miles Garcia Nathan John Mathews Margarita Sandoval Yvette Garcia Janelle Elizabeth McGee Benisha Eugenia Garland Athlete Scholar Monica Sandoval Dubis Irene Godinez Ivonne Esmeralda Mejia Cassey D. Santana Noemi Lizette Godoy Emma C. Mensah Adrianna Saucedo Frances Gomez Maria Elena Mireles Espinoza Alexis Olivia Schoonard-Saborio Magna Cum Laude Jamaris Nycole Mudd September Shaunice Sheryl Sherrill Brian M. Gonzalez Cayetano Mulato Ineatrice Almora Simmons Fatima Gonzalez Maritza Mulato Brandon Rene Solares Flor Lizbeth Gonzalez Michelle Naranjo Ivonne K. Solorio Cum Laude Christine Nicole Navarro Jasmine Marie Stephens Maria Abigail Gonzalez Jazmine Marie Navarro Brandi Ashley Stump Raquel Gonzalez Lucina Navarro Lisa Michele Ummel Crystal Gayle Graham Summa Cum Laude Briana Taylor Nichols Erika Yasmin Gutierrez Eric Obiajuru Uwagboi Vanessa Marie Nichols Yolanda Inez Gutierrez Chantal Valdez Rachel Bernice Northrup Elsa Guzman Diana Irma Vallejo Judit E. Ochoa Margarita Mirella Guzman Cum Laude Elena Patricia Olivares Jaime Tomas Faneata Hatch Christian Vanegas Veronica Orendain Ceilique Cordei Hatcher Zurisadai Vasquez Norma Orozco Manzo Cum Laude Nancy Carolina Vasquez Ventura Starrnell Xavier Pace Mariah Elena Heras Xochilt Vega Vega-Delrio Cristina Alvendia Pascual Mario Antonio Hernandez, Jr. Wendy Hazel Velez Jorge J. Perez Rebekah Grace Hernandez Robert Michael Villacorta Linda Phuong Phan Tania Marisela Hernandez Amber Clytee-ann Walker Emmanuel Phillips Carolina Pilar Herrera Stephanie Marie Washington Cristina Pinela-Alvarez Cristiani Margaret Humes Cicily Ann Williams Antionette Ciera Price Guadalupe Ibarra Magna Cum Laude Angela C. Quilter Robert Jimenez, Jr. Isabella Rose Williams Larry Rabb Alicia Annette Johnson Marlon Dieatric Williams Cum Laude Vanessa Jones Reiana Jameisha Wilson Brian Ramirez
18 Matthew C. Woods Saphano Vong Nuon Jesse Mauricio Castillo Magna Cum Laude Amarachi E. Okafor Christopher David Diaz Jamesha Renee Wright Magna Cum Laude Karina Raquel Diaz Athlete Scholar Samantha Rachel Ozuna Doris Alicia Dominguez Marisol Elizabeth Zamora Darshana Prajapati Je’Nien Taylor Durkee Aida Esperanza Zelaya Donnel John De Ocampo Ramirez Cailey Elise Garcia Kimberly Zendejas Cum Laude Summer 2016 Catarino Gomez Quynh T. Dinh Crystal Monique Gonzalez Summer 2016 Magna Cum Laude Ronald Enrrique Gonzalez Zachary Joseph Alvarado Britney Shanet Grant Daniela Aranda BIOLOGY Autumn Lee Henderson Adriana Bautista Fall 2015 Wendy Yahaira Hernandez Daneya Janeese Clay Edward J. Abeyta, III Talia Jimenez Julie Ann Conejo Cum Laude Carlos De Jesus Alvarado Anthony Andrew Cortez Cum Laude Patrick Kamgang Athlete Scholar Honors in the Major Jueun Kim Valerie Marie Duarte Davion James Brooks Sheena Shanea King Cum Laude Tony Cetina Amanda Lynn Landry Yvette Escorcia Christopher Tomas Fernandez Hector Xavier Lopez Stephanie Dell Evans Summa Cum Laude Jaime Lopez David Garcia, Jr. Honors in the Major Elizabeth Luna Vanessa Gonzalez Jorge Ivan Hernandez Hernan Patricio Maldonado, Jr. Tomarko Nicole Green Kimberly Hurtado-Ibarra Glenn S. Malolot Brenda Janait Guzman Ashley S. Jones Janet Mejia Aliyah Joyce Henley Sunali Kapila Joaquin Mercado Steven Glen Jackson, Jr. Kaleem Assadullah Khan Dustin Scott Miller Oluwayemisi Ajibade Kadiri Shiva Merassa Azia Michelle Mitchell Jessica Elizabeth Komjathy Hector Meza-Lopez Jessica Alejandra Munoz-Mora Honors in the Major Jeannette Lopez Stacy Vy Nguyen Deniz Najjari Sadeghi Aubrey Jimmie-Alliene McKinney Chijioke Christopher Okonkwo Kevin Kof Mensah Bao Minh Xuan Nguyen Honors in the Major Adjoa Osagie Andrea Glennea Murrell Ashley Elizabeth Potter Sofa Eloisha Tabing Pagdilao Susana Ortiz Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude JaTaja Monsha Patterson Honors in the Major Erica Liliana Parra Celeste Saunders Athlete Scholar Sarah Faye Pitchon Athlete Scholar Connie Santos Magen R. Prado Ashtin Junea Stinson Noel Mari Y. Tabasco Ebony Yvonne Reyes Edith G. Valadez Jenny Maricela Torres Emilio Ricardo Rico Vereniz Villasenor Duarte Manuel Heriberto Velazquez Cameron Edward Rodriguez Alejandra Villalba Itzcoatl Garcia Rodriguez BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Honors in the Major Nallely M. Ruiz Dominguez Ruby Zamora BIOCHEMISTRY Nidia Marina Salvador Spring 2016 Kassandra Sanchez Fall 2015 Maria Guadalupe Aguilera Cum Laude Daniel Abebe Zewdu Esteban Arteaga Rachel Marie Sandoval Spring 2016 Pamela Kaur Bajwa Mayra Alejandra Solis Victor Enrique Bell Maira Graciela Barrera Marvin A. Soriano Leanna G. Gadia Cum Laude Alyssa Marie Titus Lola Bernarda Gonzalez Joel Obtera Bautista James Almeda Tolentino Magna Cum Laude Hoai P. Le Yajaira Del Rocio Bautista Ernesto Carranza Michelle Nicole Torres
19 Melissa N. Tran Jesus Miguel De Luna Gregory Ryan Marshall Jessenia Urias Renaud Landry Fongang Ewoussoua Elena Mejia Monica Sharon Warner Summa Cum Laude Bret P. Montgomery Presidential Scholar Lucky Cruz Gumafelix Gilberto Plascencia Mora Ernest Yu Alexander Ing Spring 2016 Summer 2016 Ramneet Kaur Guillermo Roberto Lara, Jr. Keith Richard Ball Erendira Shani Amavizca Alex David Nima Giovanni Campas Jasmin Alexa Cano Lori Angela Oliver Kevin Alexander Castro Kejainae D. Clayton Cum Laude Carlos Antonio Ontiveros Naijae La’Faye Cummings Cum Laude Victoria Tuy Dao Cum Laude Karen Dela Cruz Joshua Gabriel Padilla Lucio S. Davila Evelyn Adriana Flores Matthew James Roesger Jason Paul De Leon Anissa Aevan Nilanni Gilbert Lenard Imanuel Lenard Segovia Athlete Scholar Maribel De Loera Villagrana Ben Romeo Speller Mamta Munjani Jennifer Asucena Gonzalez Steven Sripong Alexandria Dinh Nguyen Manuel Gutierrez Cesar Javier Tello Natalie Marie Romero Cindy Hernandez Edith Wendy Young Magna Cum Laude Henry Joseph Morgan Mildred E. Vasquez Summer 2016 Cum Laude Tomas Fielding Wilkinson Lee Sumiko Katsumata Cynthia Nicole Parks Cum Laude Mirella Janet Perez CHEMISTRY Ronald Edward Swain, Jr. Cum Laude Fall 2015 James D. Taylor Nicholas Alexander Pfau Magna Cum Laude Bre’ Ana Renae Brooks EARTH SCIENCE Laura Ramirez Spring 2016 Rosalinda Rivera Fall 2015 Noman Abdullah Al Cum Laude Cum Laude Jacque James Apelian Mark Allen Warnholtz Cum Laude Jenipher Karina Buenrostro Spring 2016 Eduardo Zuniga Ponce Lisa Ngoc Dinh Matthew David Bates Warren Armand Nanney Allana Panlilio Grifn Summer 2016 Magna Cum Laude Timothy Edward Rey Jauregui Alex John Carlson Summer 2016 Hannah Houng Loveall Robert Michael Adams Maria De Jesus Rodriguez PHYSICS Agunwa Arthur Alugbue Paul Alexander Solis Fall 2015 Karen Lynn Spencer Faith Francis Duyan COMPUTER SCIENCE Ricardo Vargas, Jr. Richard Charles Johnson Fall 2015 GEOLOGY Spring 2016 Onyekazi Nicholas Aso Juan Carlos Cardenas, Jr. Abner Alberto Benavides Fall 2015 Cum Laude William Alexander Escobar Kalli Alexander Livingston Hector Jr Carranza Cum Laude Spring 2016 Magna Cum Laude Eric Kenji Hepperle Emmanuel Lopez Melissa Bernadette Fernandes David Ocejo Jay Patrick Tompson Austin Hyojin Song MATHEMATICS Hau Trung Vo Jay Orlandor Spirlin Kevin Vizcarra Fall 2015 Cynthia Ann Walters Teresa Aguilar Andres M. Garcia Spring 2016 Akuete Kpodar Jose Ramon Alvarado Yessenia Maldonado Jesus Andrade
20 MASTER OF ARTS SOCIOLOGY COMPUTER SCIENCE Fall 2015 Fall 2015 MATHEMATICS Alesha Laneice Briggs Damian Alvillar Spring 2016 Brian Cruz Anusha Karur Elizabeth Clark Jolene Sau Cun Spring 2016 Kareem Ulises Menjivar Katherin Elizabeth Elmer Abdulmajeed Abdulmuti Alyoubi Joel Tangwe Njah Adan Gonzalez, Jr. Yasir Dhaifallah Alyoubi Sandy Jaime Josue N. Claros PSYCHOLOGY Issa I. Jraisat Shayan Mehrazarin Fall 2015 Sonya Marie Masl Adrian Joseph Mirabel Philip Russell Druif Zinita LaCole Matthews Garrett B. Poppe Jael Flores Edwin Alexis Rodriguez Saud Saad Tawi, I Taurean Isaiah Jones Spring 2016 Silvia Esmeralda Martinez Summer 2016 Brenda Guadalupe Alcala Mariana Moreno Muhannad Ahmed Alghamdi Omari Shawn Dillard Mary Elizabeth O’Hern Jonathan Evan Henderson ENVIRONMENTAL Spring 2016 Donyelle Marie La-Key SCIENCE Rebecca Anne Renee Darden Latefeya Mccree Fall 2015 Matthew Tomas Dolan Lizet Molina Alaina Kamille Govender Noe Ramirez Nonso Chikezie Ejidike Mia Michelle Harkness Spring 2016 MASTER OF SCIENCE Malina Hong Cheyenne Michael Cummings Victoria Marie Moss BIOLOGY Cynthia Munoz Kaitlin Marie O’Brien Spring 2016 Rahel Omonuwa Abdullah Dhahwan Alqarihi, I Yesenia Osuna Jennifer K. Boren Juan Miguel Ruelas Valerie Delfna Neino B.B. Isaiah Rush Victoria Torres Summer 2016 Summer 2016 Tomas McLean Foley Claudia Boafo Omar Bernardo Gomez Salgado Kevin Cuong Nguyen Antoinette Michelle Gonsalves Rene M. Porche
21 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC POLICY
22 PLATFORM PARTY
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC POLICY
KEYNOTE SPEAKER Mr. Luis Pati o Sr. Vice President and General Manager, Univision Local Media Los Angeles
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS Dr. Willie J. Hagan President
Dr. Ellen Junn Dr. Joseph Wen Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs Dean, College of Business Administration and Public Policy Ms. Carrie Stewart Vice President, University Advancement Mr. Jordan Sylvestre President, Associated Students, Inc. Dr. James Hill Chair, Academic Senate, and Professor, Anthropology Dr. William Franklin Vice President, Student Afairs Mr. Robert Fenning Vice President, Administration and Finance Mr. Chris Manriquez Vice President, Information Technology Dr. Gitanjali Kaul Interim Vice Provost, Academic Afairs Mr. Tomas Philo Archivist, University Library Dr. Gary Sayed Excellence in Service Award Recipient Dean, College of Health, Human Services and Nursing Dr. Rod Hay Dean, College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences Mr. Kim McNutt Dean, College of Extended Dr. John Davis and International Education Dean, College of Education
Ms. Stephanie Sterling Brasley Dr. Mitch Avila Dean, University Library Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
Dr. Dorota Huizinga Dr. Patricia Kalayjian Dean, Graduate Studies Dean, Undergraduate Studies
Dr. Keong Leong Dr. Bridget Driscoll Associate Dean, College of Business Administration Interim Associate Vice President, and Public Policy University Academic Advising
23 THE PROGRAM
MUSICAL SELECTION CSU Dominguez Hills Wind Ensemble Greg Robinson, Conductor and Director
CALL TO ORDER Dr. Joseph Wen Dean, College of Business Administration and Public Policy
PROCESSIONAL Dr. Joseph Wen Dean, College of Business Administration and Public Policy
Faculty and Members of the Class of 2016 Te Platform Party
PRESENTATION OF COLORS CSU Dominguez Hills ROTC Color Guard
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Ms. Daisy Santos Music Education, Class of 2016
WELCOME Dr. Joseph Wen Dean, College of Business Administration and Public Policy
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS Dr. Willie J. Hagan President
GREETINGS ON BEHALF OF THE FACULTY Dr. James Hill Chair, Academic Senate, and Professor, Anthropology
GREETINGS ON BEHALF OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC. Mr. Jordan Sylvestre President, Associated Students, Inc.
INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Dr. Willie J. Hagan President
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Mr. Luis Pati o Sr. Vice President and General Manager, Univision Local Media Los Angeles
24 RECOGNITION AND HOODING OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CANDIDATES Dr. Ellen Junn Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs
RECOGNITION OF HONORS RECIPIENTS Dr. Ellen Junn Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs
RECOGNITION OF BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE CANDIDATES Dr. Ellen Junn Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs
PRESENTATION OF THE MASTER AND BACHELOR CANDIDATES Dr. Ellen Junn Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Dr. Willie J. Hagan President
ALUMNI PINNING CEREMONY Mr. Jerry Arredondo (B.S. '04, Business Administration) Creative Director/Owner, AC Grafx Multimedia Design Lab and Commercial Printing
RECESSIONAL Te Platform Party Faculty and Members of the Class of 2016
You are invited to join faculty and graduates at an informal reception immediately following the ceremony in Parking Lot 17. Guests are requested to remain seated during the processional and recessional.
25 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
LUIS PATIÑO
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, UNIVISION LOCAL MEDIA LOS ANGELES
Luis Pati o is the senior vice president and general manager of Univision Local Media in Los Angeles, at Univision Communications Inc., the leading media company serving Hispanic America. Univision Local Media owns and/or operates 128 local television and radio stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico. In his role, Pati o is responsible for the day-to-day management of station operations, sales, news, marketing and promotions for Univision Los Angeles.
Prior to his current position, he served as senior vice president of Univision Television Group (UTG) where he led operations, sales, news, marketing and promotions for Univision’s owned and operated TV stations in San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfeld, Phoenix, Tucson, San Antonio and Austin. Earlier in his career, Pati o worked for Univision fagship stations in Los Angeles in several positions including national sales manager and local sales manager. Before joining Univision, he worked as National Sales Manager for Entravision Communications Co.
26 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC POLICY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BUSINESS Adam Edward Deritter ADMINISTRATION Cum Laude APPLIED STUDIES Honors in the Major Fall 2015 Rosemary Doan Fall 2015 Anthony Adeshola Adepoju Sarah-Jane Videna Dominisac Ernesto Jorge Bautista, Jr. Veronica Aguayo Denisse Esparza Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Paulina Sandoval Esparza Crystal Lynn Chambers Honors in the Major Gerardo Flores Brooke Leigh Hooper Melissa Aldape Honors in the Major Joshua Flores Lenah Dayan Johns Athlete Scholar Ali Saed Alhajri Sherry Rivera Manuel Jessica Katiria Flores Honors in the Major Jacob Geofrey Allen Lizbeth Josefna Flores Tammera Marie McCabe Miriam Alvarado Cum Laude Cum Laude Marla Flores Deanna Lynn Miranda Honors in the Major Steve Flores Magna Cum Laude Jose Alberto Alvarez Gerald Patiag Garces Talina Ornelas Alma Nidia Aragon Jose Antonio Garcia Nancy Lisette Rios Griselda Arroyo Miguel Angel Garcia, Jr. Zackary Allen Smith Lissette Barete Ricardo Garcia Betina Vallin Catherine Francis Barrera Stephanie Carolina Garcia Cum Laude Elisabeth Imae Gherardini Spring 2016 Honors in the Major Cum Laude Maria De Jesus Andrade Yenifer Paola Barrera Honors in the Major John Mason Davenport Ivory Dior Batiste Martin S. Gomez Amy L. Day Randolph George Beatty, II Veronica Gonzalez Shasta C. Erickson Honors in the Major Tifany Renee Greene Alicia Shimizu Ferrari Anthony Rudy Benites Ilse Gutierrez Honors in the Major Wyatt Dane Frontiera Rudy Guzman Jeanette Leona Black-Turney April Ann Graham Gennie Arnize Hardy Brittany E. Bowman Cum Laude DG Jade Catbagan Hernandez Shawna Monique Harrington Sydney Burke Honors in the Major Edgardo Hernandez Christine Lisette Horne Jessie Andrew Hernandez Cardenas Carlos E. Burquez Bri Lynne Kendrick Kevian Travon Holmes Stephanie Diana Campbell Nicholas Wesley Sampson Dao Huynh Claudia Castaneda Honors in the Major Alexandria Brittnee Sanders Cum Laude Nazareth Jaramillo Pamela Shanell Ernestine Wilkerson Elizabeth Cervantes Edgar Jimenez Peres Kevin Masanobu Yanagi Danielle Nicole Champion Andrew Donald Johnson Yetunde Adeola Ye Maggie Choukhadarian Cum Laude Cum Laude Summer 2016 Honors in the Major Honors in the Major Pablo Ayala Athlete Scholar Jesse Connor Christian Erica Eleanor Cabrera Helene Ngabwa Kalala Jeremy Lee Colvin Tamara Marie Colden Honors in the Major Nima Kharrazi Gerrell James King Rebecca Ann Dahl Andres Corona Joanna Michelle Klotz Brian Matthew Getchius Verenice Corona Honors in the Major Stephanie Le Jessica Coronado Denise Gail Miller Honors in the Major Yuko Kojima Honors in the Major Bernice M. Nguyen Karla Susana Cortez Yanut Kongmuang Tina Tao Phan Franklyn Americo Cruz Michael George LaPorte Vincent Cortez Steele Janet Chi-Man Dai Honors in the Major Marilyn Vantrece Kevin Vu Dang
27 Alice Lang Larson Vanessa Nicole Real Kwabena Poku Agyeman Caycee Phuong Le Jasmin Rodriguez Nicholas Antonio Alba Juan Aaron Leon Nayeli Rodriguez Magno Mark Gilbert Alcala Yoshabal Lester-Santiago Danny Romero-Madrid Christopher Daniel Alcantar Cum Laude Zack Lloyd Russo Rodrigo Alderete Akiela Alvina Locke Jaren Edward Salazar Bryan Alexander Alegre Cum Laude Lucia Samayoa Honors in the Major Abdullah Alhukair Michael Santa Cruz Diana Caridad Alonso Karen Lizeth Lopez Cum Laude Yazmin Santana Kenia Vanessa Alvarez Rico David Lopez Kyle Robert Shoji Sasaki Dimitri Yvonne Anguiano Cameron Scott MacDonald Hideki Gregory Shono Victor Omillo Aquino Athlete Scholar Summa Cum Laude Andrea Arroyo Honors in the Major Kelley Annette Mallett Jacquelyn Noceda Aure Ron Silan Sierra Cynthia Laurene Maloney MaryAnn Garcia Aurea Sunako Bart Simi Summa Cum Laude John Matthew Aviles Honors in the Major Renard Anthony Smith, Jr. Brandon Anthony Pondevida Baello Randi Jean Malveaux Cum Laude Honors in the Major George Issa Bannura Samoeun Mann Jonathan Solano Stefanie Cervana Bantad Xiavanna Nicole Martin Gino Nicolas Stefe Oliver Jason Baquiax Elizabeth Martinez Honors in the Major Jonathan Robert Barron Michael L. Martinez Michael Sumolang Karina Batarce Stephen Richard Marzo Unique Brittney Tomas Alejandra Bautista Rebecca Sheila Mcconvey Jerome K. Torrence Priscilla Natali Becerra Sharon Linnet McGifert Wendy Torres Leondric D. Bell Elena Ashley Mendelson Ngan Pham Nhu Tran Summa Cum Laude Marcia Elizabeth Bonilla Honors in the Major Phuc Quoc Tran Mario Jose Bonilla Lorie Ann Mendoza Mendoza Salvador Trujillo Daniel Francis Borbon Daniella Malin Mims Benigno Aroldo Tuna Rayane Bouarroudj Casandra Aiga Misailegalu Kenneth Ray Tyler Athlete Scholar Demmy Montoya Richard Arthur Valdez, Jr. Stefan Mihai Bran Teodore Moreno Bryant Vasquez Chris Michael Brisch Erika A. Munoz Miguel Angel Vazquez, Jr. Alexandria-anastasia Hadap Brooks Cum Laude Athlete Scholar Kyley Margaret Brown Patricia E. Nance Arlen D. Vicencio Candacie Diane Bruce Cum Laude Crystal A. Villa Gloria Lynae Burns Honors in the Major Stephanie Villagomez Kristina Edith Cabrera Dawn Nero Joanna Villanueva Eder Calderon Adam Eric Nuno Timothy John Weyhreter Luis Ricardo Calderon Honors in the Major Bobby Tra’von Whetstone Chelsea Marie Caldwell Erika Padilla Danielle Adrein Williams David Emanuel Campbell Elie Panzalian Jason Isaac Williams Brionna Regine Canada Eugene Park Chauncey Winge Summa Cum Laude Timothy Michael Patterson Sara Cardenas Honors in the Major Johnny Won Yun Oscar Careaga, I Ryan Daniel Pelzl, I Spring 2016 Eduardo Carrillo Renae A. Pigram Leilani Toyoko Abyad Cum Laude Eduardo Plascencia Hernan Alberto Acevedo Mayra Vanessa Castro Andrea Lynn Prewett Lauren Whitney Adame Brandi Chevonne Cataldo Karla Patricia Ramirez Maria Rosalie Agrusa Adriana Jannette Cervantes Richard Rea Jesus Antonio Aguilar Sandra Lucila Cervantes Athlete Scholar Cum Laude
28 Victor Manuel Cervantes Arlene Flores Paula Veronica Hernandez Athlete Scholar Ricardo Flores Rocio Hernandez Zenda Chanhsomphou Stephanie Ann Flores Susana Hernandez Tifany Luu Chau Julia Franco Cum Laude Alfredo Chavarria Cum Laude Natasha Shalise Hicks Alejandra T. Chavez Blanca Elizabeth Franco Barragan Summer Renee Hill Mo Chen Magna Cum Laude Cassady Arelle Himes Carlos Santana Chinos Ashley Arnae Frazier Salvador Hirales Justin Jongmin Choi Cynthia Ann Fuentes Brandon Alexander Hirschberger Athlete Scholar Maria Stephany Fuimaono Cum Laude LaTonyua Clemons-Harden Larry Ellis Gaines, Jr. Athlete Scholar Taylor Bre’je Collins Lauren Nicole Galan Valerie Ngoc Hoang Denise Marie Comyns Amanda Garcia Tomika T. Hodges Tori Correia Ivett Vanessa Garcia Veronika Shurakova Honda Summa Cum Laude Elvia T. Cortes Jonathan Jacob Garcia Cheng Chieh Hou Jonathan Cortes Luis Felipe Garcia Leilani Valerie Howard Summa Cum Laude Miguel A. Garcia Katelyn Marie Howay Christopher Alexander Crawford Ruben Garcia Helen Yen Hsu Keivan De’Mon Cross Cory Jonathon Gardener Bernardo Hurtado Johnny Robert Cruz Mohamed Hussien Ghaddar Janette Iglesias Juan Nicholas David Cruz Sahar Ghani Samantha Inez Currier Zachary Morgan Irons Ryan Scott Gleason Magna Cum Laude Stacy Akemi Curry Eliana Isabel Gomez Athlete Scholar Svetlana Dashuta Jenny Gomez Jasmine Robin Jackson Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Shardae Chanel Jackson Gary Lewis Davenport, Jr. Yanira Lizeth Gomez Evelyn Jaime Ashley Elizabeth David Imelda Gonzalez Raymond D. Jenkins Charles R. Davidson Cum Laude Cristina Jimenez Moriba Jabari De Freitas Cynthia Gonzalez Cum Laude Athlete Scholar Enrique Alfonso Gonzalez Davion Yvonne Johnson Maribel De Haro Melissa Michelle Gonzalez Howard Andre Johnson Rosa Isela De La Torre Robles Cum Laude Jennifer Belinda Johnson Cristina Leticia Delgado Ruth Sabrina Gonzalez Taylor Caroline Johnson Kimberly De Santos Micah Louis Graciani Athlete Scholar Cum Laude Tiresha Chareice Johnson James Diones Stacy Ameil Granberri, Jr. Crashay Ashley Jones Cesar Dominguez Jeramy Jerome Gray Miyoshi Jones Erika Dorado Alejandra Guerra Noel Jr Jordan Adam Christopher Dow Angelina Maria Guerrero Brittanay Nicole Misha Juarez Claudia Duran Edwin Gutierrez Keshni Kaajal Jessica Duran Julio C. Gutierrez Kefelew Kefelew David Douglas Durant Lady Lizeth Gutierrez Dylan Tyler Keoski Summa Cum Laude Daniel Elizondo Guadalupe Guzman Cadence Kheang Kheang Carole Ann Enciso Tifani Alessandra Halliday Seong Jun Kim Rafael Esparza Guardado, Jr. Vincent Russell Hamlin, Jr. Tifany Hye Ra Kim Austin Daniel Estrada Valerie Haro Jacob Daniel King Jessica Lynne Evans Tamara Lynette Hartdige Summa Cum Laude Mitchell Tyler Eynon Yvette Nicole Hawkins Ryan Taylor King Vanessa Farias Bethany Lynn Hernandez Athlete Scholar Lauren Michelle Feliciano Diego Hernandez Darryn Louis Kinney Lucrecia Del Carmen Figueroa Erika Cuenco Hernandez Kathrine Rose Kurtz Albert Flores Manuel Hernandez Hong Le Lam Athlete Scholar
29 Kumasean Paul Lee Sandra Gabriela Morales Jennifer Rodriguez Peter Sol Lee Trey Gia Mullany Banks Korin Anne Rodriguez Jeerasit Leesawet Brandon Bernard Myles Magna Cum Laude Lauren Louise Leger Cynthia M. Napoles Norma Rodriguez Kristyn Elise LeGrande Tirshatha Dee Navarra Pedro Arevalo Rodriguez Miriam Litman Christian Leonel Navarro Christina Romero Cameron Kenneth Lockley Eulalia Navarro Kytzia Lizeth Romero Linda Lomeli Christopher Duane Nemitz Gina Ronk Hugo Noel Lopez, I Dylan Coulter Newman Alexia Terese Roque Cum Laude Leonel Edgar Lopez William A. Newman Jennylyn Roque Oscar Gabriel Lopez Briana Capri Newton Jonathan Jamaal Stinson Rafael Lopez Andrew Nguyen Athlete Scholar Grace Rosales Loya Minh Nguyen Natali Rosales Magna Cum Laude Fidel Nieves, Jr. Presidential Scholar Brenda Lorena Rosas Jaenenne Nunez Iris Luna Kiara E. Ruiz Morgan Sydney Nunn Meiling Ma Stephanie Alexandra Ruiz Gina R. Olvera Nayely Nataly Machuca Freddy Leonel Ruiz de Castilla Eric German Orantes Alan Alberto Macorig-Parra Siloam Cristy-Marie Salelesi Ernesto Corpus Orijel Daniel Markus Mader Daisy Salgado Maria Carmen Orozco Rin Xuan Mai Maricruz Sandoval Alice Ortiz Amina B. Mannan Zuleima Santillan Michael Robert Pavelic, II Natalie Cory Maribojoc Anthony Salvador Santos Maria Paez Stacy Marroquin Vrej Ara Sarkissian Michael A. Palmer Gloria Elena Martinez Mary C. Saucedo Stephanie Escodino Paranhos Isaias Martinez John Edward Seman, III Monica Nicolet Pate Jocelyn Lynette Martinez Brenda Serrano Ramandeep K. Pawar Nayzette Karely Martinez Eric Bautista Somodio Lorena Lizbeth Perez Tomas Eduardo Martinez Breana Alexis Spiro Anh-Phong Tanh Pham Julian Simon Matta Matt James Steininger Richard E. Pinales Christaphor Z. Matti William Albert Sumner, IV Carolina Pineda Eric Jordan Mazzei Bryan K. Takaki Justin Craig Pointer Jerry G. Mcdonald Gulsah Tascilar Ana Angelica de Souza Pontes Trang Ngoc Minh Tanh Patricia Barbra Ann Mclane Cum Laude Althea Marcia Tomas Carla Mejia Shamara Magdelene Pratt Ramon Tinajero Jairo Aaron Mejia Maria Preciado Magna Cum Laude Julie Lucky To Victoria Brianna Pueblos Rosamary Mejia Ricardo Tonatiuh Torres Kelvin Neftaly Quintanilla Cum Laude Andrea Rose Trama Cliford Quintero Jose Armando Mendez Magna Cum Laude Kamil A. Rajpoot Jennifer Soraya Mendoza Rodriguez Phi Ti Tran Amy Jackeline Ramirez Victor Alan Mijangos Erik Geovanny Ugarte Daniel Alfonso Ramirez Justin Michael Mikulich Marvin Rodolfo Valle Keith Randolph Lissette Millan Ernesto Vargas Magna Cum Laude Brandon Tyler Milne Tanvi B. Vasa Annette Rayas Tauxjai A. Mingo Javier Vazquez Bryce Kevion Reddix Juan Pablo Miranda Athlete Scholar John Jesus Vega Kevin Alonso Molina Emmanuel Michael Veracruz Reodica Reynalda Veliz Mendez Isamar Mondragon Jose Luis Alejandro Reynoso Ethel Villalpando Jessica Elizabeth Monge Griselda Nicolette Rivas Jose Guadalupe Villalpando Adrian Montoya Cum Laude Jessica Villegas Jessica Mora Ana Evelyn Rivera Kimberly Melissa Vong
30 Tomas Gerard Wall Joshua Gomez Steven Tan Nguyen Cum Laude Cristal Divine Granados Andres Milan Orona Vince Aaron Wells, I Christine M. Herb Athlete Scholar Udesh R. Weragoda Stephanie Hernandez Caleb Armando Mora Orozco Akita L. White Maribel Hidalgo Oscar Aaron Parada Rechetta L. Williams Tierra Shanai Holland Renzo Adrian Paredes Toneisha Lindsey Wilson Ajanae Marie Hunter Ashley Rae Parker Amber Mone Wilson-Prudholme Robert Andrew Ilbegi Sheel Patel Brian Christopher Wolf Damaris Suhey Javier Arantza Vianey Pelayo Brandon Gene Woods Laura E. Jimenez Janette Perez Athlete Scholar Lauren Mckenzie Jones Edwin Harold Pineda Robert Kenneth Woods Nils Peder Juul Pedersen, II Asmit Pradhan Coletta Nicole Wortham Michael Kheir Diana Denise Ramirez Keiko Shimazu Yanagimoto Shontay Kidd Sharyn Michelle Ramirez Evelynn Zavala Andrew Eric Lara Zaida Albany Ramirez Karina Zavala Cum Laude Lore Lavelle Roxly Zuniga Armando Raygoza Alejandro Cristian Lindoro Felicia P. Reece Summer 2016 Starla Lonnai Logan Jonathan Kevin Reed Darline Aceves Denif Lopez Amy Lohana Reyes Carlos Ernesto Acosta Elizabeth Lopez Krockett Tuazon Reyes Ellqeisha Lioneisha Adams Leslie Lopez Athlete Scholar Stephanie Danielle Aguilar Matthew Lopez Peter B. Rezk Ren Bagsic Angeles Denise Villalobos Macias Magna Cum Laude Franceola Zenobia Armstrong Allan A. Maciel Jessica Rios Stephanie Liliana Arrieta John M. Magana Amanda Eugenia Rivas Shenouda Adel Azer Preston Dionisio Mann Sofa Marisela Rivas Cesar Humberto Batiz Chad Taylor Martin Kenneth Howard Robinson Terry Earl Beasley, Jr. Juan Antonio Martinez Adan Romo Diego Armando Bravo William John Maurer Jasmine Saldivar Athlete Scholar Mario Ruben Briones Karen Danae Sanchez Alicia Magali Calderon Sofa Carolina Mayen Lindsay Sanchez Devin Marie Capitulo Maria De Los Angeles Mayorga Stephanie Sanchez Trevon Barrisford Card Bryson Keola McCormick Alicia Monique Sinclair Jenny Glenn Castaneda Kevin McGuire Cum Laude Athlete Scholar Jose Chavez Christina Soar Alfredo Jesus Medina Adam Cienfuegos Gyleimie Patricia Sobalvarro Magna Cum Laude La Tonja D. Melton Somaelly Sok Athlete Scholar Sergio Mendez Cesia Solano Jacqueline Mendizabal Nathan Israel Cortez Tori Jan’e Songer Paulina Olivia Cortez Helen Mendoza Matthew Paul Steenstra Angel Latrease Cross Jocelyn Miramontes Suzie Noemy Taracena Gerardo De Luna Helen Moges Steven Philip Torn Alex Enriquez Ameenah Shaakirah Mohammed Jonathan Josue Trejo Rhea Elena Arrogante Esposo Nancy Estefani Morales Jacob Mahaliel Valerio Alexandre Chaves Ferro Emily Moua Scott Edward Wolf Fernando Franco, I Asmaa Abbasi Mumtaz Jade M. Woods Cum Laude Matthew Ignacio Fuentes Vanessa Marie Woolridge Maria I. Munson Edwardo Garcia Sarah Elizabeth Yarnall Kameron Joseph Nabal Erik Daniel Garcia Michael J. Zaccaria Noor Mustafa Nasrallah Christopher Jerome Gipson Monica Alejandra Zetino
31 CRIMINAL JUSTICE Susana Serrato Elbia Diego ADMINISTRATION Eugene Tillery, Jr. Jessica Duarte Efrain Torres, Jr. Athlete Scholar Fall 2015 Honors in the Major Kristian Dunbar Yessika Isabel Aguirre Janette Valdovinos Ahmad Terrence Duren Wendy Avalos David Villa Jose Alvaro Esparza Dennise A. Banuelos Rocio Villarruel Henry Fonesca Selene Barrera Donnea Arlecia Gaines Spring 2016 Georgeta Beldiman Beatriz Ernestina Garcia Honors in the Major Mohamed Mohamud Abdi Diego Alan Garcia Careese Areema Bradley Hiam Zohra Achour Maria Nancy Garcia Traeston J. Brown-Smith Aderemilekun Olatunde Adewole Melissa Garcia Elvira Carrillo Eric Alfaro Pedro Luis Garcia Eric Contreras Carrillo Alexis Alonso Martinez Cum Laude Ana I. Coronel Marbelyn Yekcerel Arce Rhonda D. Garnett Marisol Flores Eduardo Francisco Arellano David Navarro Garza Lillian C. Galvez Andy Arrieta Athlete Scholar Jesse Gama Stephanie Arroyo Samuel Gebremariam Cristal Garcia Jessica Melissa Avila Charron Janette George Jair Jonathan Garcia Xenia Avilez Bret Donovan Gleason Oscar Eduardo Garcia, Jr. Maureen Yvonne Baez Magna Cum Laude Jared Kendall Gilmore Melissa Ann Banda Athlete Scholar Honors in the Major Jairo Barreras Karla M. Godoy Adrian Gonzalez Michelle Dayane Barron Mayra Gomez Maira Michell Gonzalez Janki Bhakta Michelle Gudiel Elvira Guerrero Ashley Michelle Billings Karla Maria Guerra Vinnisha Rena Hardy Athlete Scholar Edgar Yair Gutierrez Aireana Delicia Hart Kendra Ranica Bolden Jaime Guzman Antonio David Hernandez Roberto Bravo, Jr. Valeria Yesenia Guzman Stephanie Marie Hill Kalandra Aisha Broach Shelly Renee Heard Niya Shaknikki Hollie Endy Josue Carballo Carlos Rene Hernandez Elizabeth Rose Ibarra David Carrasco, Jr. Carol Sofa Hernandez Honors in the Major Cum Laude Jasmine Hernandez Jasmine Breanna Kelly Armando Luis Castellon Jesus Estuardo Hernandez Honors in the Major Claudia Castillo Arleen Regina Hidalgo Jessica Lara Cristal Jazzelynn Castro Nancy Hinojosa Gilbert Jonathan Maese Seydi Irene Cetz Joseph Arthur Huertas Edwin Mendez Previa Lindina Chan Shaquille Anthony Hunter Melinda C. Moreno Cum Laude Athlete Scholar David Muro Rothen Chann Deisy Guadalupe Juarez Honors in the Major Stephanie Chavez Gabriel Juarez Ulises Nieto Jonathan Cisneros Loren Yvette Kincey Dominique Odom Cum Laude Catherine Roxane Lara Nicole V. Oliva Yesenia Contreras Amber Ashely Lee Daniel Alberto Ospina Rene Coronel Soochan Kevin Lee Jazmin Perez Sheila Cortez Jessica Janet Lizarraga Seanathon Pierre Rodriguez Amme Lynnette Cutley Jennifer Beatriz Lopez Yurlene Ruiz Dominique Lashon Daniels Magna Cum Laude Andrea Salazar Cum Laude Jovanny Omar Lopez Richard Salcedo Alexis Lashelle Davis Ricky Manuel Lopez Jose Jaime Saldana Juana M. De La Trinidad Cum Laude Gerardo S. Santana Maria G. Diaz Mavis Manufekai Cum Laude
32 Christopher Martell Esmeralda Ramirez Summer 2016 Edward Ismael Martinez Joanna Ramirez Steven Jose Aguilera Jonathan Martinez Michael Ramirez Marisol Anaya Silvia Yudith Martinez Rodolfo Ramos, III Ibeth Bennettlease Darlina May Jefery Harlan Ramsey Donovan McNamara Brown Keayera Jashai McDaniels Ashley Rivas Carlos Casas Johandra Leonela Medina Cindy Yamileth Robles Lusila Esmeralda Cerna Edgar Mendez Nancy Susana Rodriguez Ashley Nicole Chacon Omar P. Mendez Vilma Soledad Rodriguez Frank Wei-Feng Cheng Elvis Kelvin Mendoza Elizabeth Rojas Arcos Alexa Viridiana Contreras Martinez James Michael Mendoza Francisco Javier Ruan, Jr. Daniel Contreras-Cendejas Michael Anthony Meneses Ixchel Lilibeth Ruiz Summa Cum Laude Erika Chanel Mills Edgar Ruvalcaba Marco A. Coraza Jaimes Maria Elena Miranda Shawntiana Chenete Sanders David Onyebuchi Ezenwa Antonio De Jesus Morales Anthony Sandoval Stephanie Marie Galvan Joshua Morales Beatriz Maria Sandoval Robert Anthony Glaza Kevin Alexander Morales Viridiana Santizo Ashley Nikole Hernandez Idalia Amarely Moreno Henry E. Sarinana Beatriz Hernandez Shountal Sade Morris Joaquin Serrato Christian Daniel Hernandez Rosa Gloria Murillo Ezatullah Shinwari Esmeralda Carolina Hernandez Magna Cum Laude Jagjit Singh Nicole Andrea Hernandez Anthony Joseph Myers, III Joseph Allen Smith Cesar Ivan Juarez Frank Javier Najera, Sr. Chase Dean Solem-Kuehl Mayra Cristina Juarez Euselito C. Navarro Andy Soto Anthony Larios Telma Dianelly Navarro Ervin Soto Fraire Giovanni Alexander Lazzarinetti Ken Nguyen Samantha Christine-Suzan Spamer Marco J. Letona Jackelin Liseth Nunez Hernan Suarez Ashley Marie Lupinski Karen Nunez Judith Talamantes Christopher Maciel Jonathan Oliva-Vasquez Vanessa Tamayo Adam J. Margin Analiese Marie Orosco James Taylor Brittany Renee Martinez Raymundo Ortiz Jaimes Erik Tejeda Danny Steven Martinez Magna Cum Laude She-Ra Cherie Temple Christian Edgardo Mendoza Lucia Ortiz Martell Fernando Trujillo Ivan Mesina Rosa Isabel Padilla Cardenas Summa Cum Laude Erica Louise Mitte Daniel Palacios Jade Shanell Turner Andy Morales Magna Cum Laude Kimberly Berlin Urzua Francisco Orejel, Jr. Francisca Ortiz Pedroza Julissa Vaca Pamela Concepcion Orozco Rafael Ernesto Peraza Xiomara Vidrio Armando Palomino, Jr. Kandace Valentina Perez Maria Alejandra Villa Cristina Perez Mariana Perez-Aguirre Cum Laude Diana Idette Perez Laville Carnell Petterway Ignacio Guadalupe Villanueva Cum Laude Edgar Perez Leeandre Walker Magna Cum Laude Tifany Nicole Pina Emily I’ore Walton Raul Pintado Sheyla Priscilla Pineda Krista Alexis Whitlatch Perla Jazmin Reyes Oliver John Plagata Kielyn Elizabeth-Cynthia Wilson Patricia Jeamileth Rivera Carla Azucena Portillo Athlete Scholar Wendy Jully Rojas Kendrick Joshua Powell Cynthia Jazmine Wood Carlos Josue Sanchez Emily Pulido Louneesha Dashay Young Athlete Scholar Jesus Serrano Antonio Jesus Zamora Alan Alexander Quinonez Mohammad Tanveer
33 Francisco Javier Topete Garcia Beverly Mccorvey Spring 2016 Dave Vasquez Cynthia Mercado Nathanael Lawrence Bryant Cynthia Jazmine Wood Jennifer Miranda Shaunna Deanne Campbell Jesus Guillermo Zolorsano Fernando Noe Munoz Antonio Carlos Chavez Saucedo Valerie Levett Pacheco Neil Evan Diorio PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Cristian Rodriguez John Daniel Dorrell Fall 2015 Cum Laude Megan Elizabeth Gage Alfonso Michael Sandoval Jennifer Sue Amezcua Nooshin Galati Honors in the Major Glenda Carol Sibrian Jayme Jay Gaunt Ryan John Avveduto Dominique Nicole Simmons Melanie Lorena Jay Summa Cum Laude Karen Gena Smith Lawrence J. Klingaman, Jr. Honors in the Major Guillermo Tinoco David Graham Mattingly Daniel De La Cruz Janet Nicole Trujillo Honors in the Major Brianna Janel McCallum Bettye Jean Washington Rosalinda T. Galaviz Hoai Nhat Nguyen Lily Yang Beatriz Gandarilla John M. Nguyenvu Jessica Zaragoza Joshua Ray Uhart Teral Golden Summa Cum Laude Mark Andrew Jauregui Kevin Anthony Vensko Summer 2016 Aneesa Khadijah Mateen Summer 2016 Magna Cum Laude Ivan Carrillo Tomas Adrian Honors in the Major Sarah E. Chavez Jason Denver Bryant Paola Gregoria Meneses Brittney Alexandra Garza Tu Anh Dang Tamar Seiaeo’o Palu Marissa Janelle Lopez Jake Martin Delgadillo Amy Gabriela Pineda Angel Martinez, Jr. Ian James Foster Sarah Rangel Anaid Berenice Navarro Irene Juanita Herrera Kenneth Isaiah Robinson Erika Earlene Queen Marwan M. Lail Honors in the Major Lamar Eugene Smith Te Aunna Rene Tomas Lipika Sahu Anthony Barry Tompkins MASTER OF BUSINESS Valencia Monay Stokes John Han Yeh Stephanie D. Treas ADMINISTRATION Zachary T. Valdivia MASTER OF PUBLIC Pierre Truell Wade Fall 2015 Honors in the Major Michael Henri Appy ADMINISTRATION Ivonne Zendejas David Arredondo, Jr. Cum Laude Fall 2015 Honors in the Major Joseph Vincent Castillo Karina Alicia Andrade Robert Eugene Graham Spring 2016 Brian Bates Wayne McKay Hutchinson Taylor Alexandra Aguirre Binnae Arden Bridwell Angelo Benjamin Intorre Alexia Christine Arevalo Siv Meng Chan Steven David King Kristina Deann Chandler Jennica Chaparro Linda Michelle Kribell Nayeli Duenas Kathryn Rosa Couch Tuy Ti Lam Christopher Charles Flemister Jimmy To Dang Nicholas Daniel Lekas Paul Michael Garcia Michael Joseph DiGangi Victoria Earsell Long Brenda Garcia-rabb Sheri M. Empeno Tracy Ilene Miller Dianna P. Gomez Brittany Janae’ Fair Shristie Nair Sally Sirila Gonzalez Rashauna A. Fair Greg Scott Riddle Carissa Lyn Lee Huang Esperanza Free Randolph Watkins Marie Hunt Tene Kishan Green Nicole Hongfei Zhang Nansi Estefana Martinez Nicholas William Grond
34 Carlos Ivan Guerrero Philander Maurice Jones Sekani Mosi Hamilton Tenille Jones Catherine Anne Elizabeth Hintz Patricia J. Lee Tyler Christopher Johnston Michelle Renee Lynch Dana Kanchana Diamond Kaprice Manuel Felix Ariel Landaverde Kristine Aguirre Masajo Shoimeka C. Martin Karin L. Nevala Cheryl Lee McMahen Emmanuel O. Nzeogu Vanessa Elizabeth Moos Keisha O’Guynn Bill B. ODell Sigifredo Perez Jessica L. Olivas Courtney Patrick Pierce Stephanie Marie Piazza Liana L. Reed Schauna Marie Porter Artnecia C. Ramirez Juan G. Sandoval Daisha Nicole Richards Corey Robert Schafer Wendy Shin Rosemary A. Smith Vatorie Rashawn Smith Brittany Nicole Stancil Scott James Trowbridge Bruce Lyle Stanley Angela Joanna Wald Susan Maria Tovar Katrina Lenora Rich Williams Carmen Teresa Wells Summer 2016 Michael Kelly Wolfe Joseph Alvarado Spring 2016 Mehrdad Elahi Javon Delonte Barrino Brett Alan Heinbuch Hilary Faye Somera Bustamante Taysha Michelle Mahoney Alejandra Vanessa Chamorro Brandon Jamie Pollard Michelle Nicole Childress Nicole Suzanne Rizzo Crystal E. Davis Nicole Saundra Scanlan Jonathan Andrew Foley Jennifer Nicole Tippie Christine Lynn French Beatriz Maria Velasquez Brianna Trilce Garner Reina Watkins Crystal Ismay Gray Susan My Hoang Makeba James
35 COLLEGE OF HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND NURSING
36 PLATFORM PARTY
COLLEGE OF HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND NURSING
KEYNOTE SPEAKER Mr. Gary Radine (Class of ’77, M.A., Applied Behavioral Science) President and CEO (retired), Delta Dental
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS Dr. Willie J. Hagan President
Dr. Ellen Junn Dr. Gary Sayed Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs Dean, College of Health, Human Services and Nursing Ms. Carrie Stewart Vice President, University Advancement Mr. Jordan Sylvestre President, Associate Students Inc. Dr. James Hill Chair, Academic Senate and Professor, Anthropology Dr. William Franklin Vice President, Student Afairs Mr. Robert Fenning Vice President, Administration and Finance Mr. Chris Manriquez Vice President, Information Technology Dr. Gitanjali Kaul Interim Vice Provost, Academic Afairs Dr. Rod Hay Dean, College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences Dr. Joseph Wen Dean, College of Business Administration Dr. John Davis and Public Policy Dean, College of Education
Mr. Kim McNutt Dr. Mitch Avila Dean, College of Extended and International Education Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
Ms. Stephanie Sterling Brasley Dr. Patricia Kalayjian Dean, University Library Dean, Undergraduate Studies
Dr. Dorota Huizinga Dr. Bridget Driscoll Dean, Graduate Studies Interim Associate Vice President, University Academic Advising Dr. Ben Zhou Associate Dean, College of Health, Human Services and Nursing
37 THE PROGRAM
MUSICAL SELECTION CSU Dominguez Hills Wind Ensemble Greg Robinson, Conductor and Director
CALL TO ORDER Dr. Gary Sayed Dean, College of Health, Human Services and Nursing
PROCESSIONAL Dr. Gary Sayed Dean, College of Health, Human Services and Nursing
Faculty and Members of the Class of 2016 Te Platform Party
PRESENTATION OF COLORS CSU Dominguez Hills ROTC Color Guard
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Mr. Michael D’Aleo Music Performance
WELCOME Dr. Gary Sayed Dean, College of Health, Human Services and Nursing
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS Dr. Willie J. Hagan President
GREETINGS ON BEHALF OF THE FACULTY Dr. James Hill Chair, Academic Senate, and Professor, Anthropology
GREETINGS ON BEHALF OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC. Mr. Jordan Sylvestre President, Associated Students, Inc.
INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Dr. Willie J. Hagan President
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Mr. Gary Radine President and CEO (retired), Delta Dental
38 RECOGNITION AND HOODING OF MASTER OF SCIENCE AND MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK CANDIDATES Dr. Ellen Junn Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs
RECOGNITION OF HONORS RECIPIENTS Dr. Ellen Junn Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs
RECOGNITION OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE CANDIDATES Dr. Ellen Junn Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs
PRESENTATION OF THE MASTER AND BACHELOR CANDIDATES Dr. Ellen Junn Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Dr. Willie J. Hagan President
ALUMNI PINNING CEREMONY Mr. Glenn Matsushima (B.S. ’84, Health Science) Certifed Prosthetist - Orthotist, Prosthetic and Orthotic Group, Inc.
RECESSIONAL Te Platform Party Faculty and Members of the Class of 2016
You are invited to join faculty and graduates at an informal reception immediately following the ceremony in Parking Lot 17. Guests are requested to remain seated during the processional and recessional.
39 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
GARY D. RADINE
PRESIDENT AND CEO (RETIRED), DELTA DENTAL OF CALIFORNIA AND AFFILIATED COMPANIES CLASS OF ’77, M.A., APPLIED BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Gary D. Radine is the just-retired president and CEO of Delta Dental of California, of Pennsylvania, of New York, and a related holding company (Dentegra Group), which consists of their afliates in a total of 15 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Mr. Radine’s career with Delta Dental includes 37 years at the CEO level. As head of Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and Delta Dental of New York, he brought total revenues for the two companies from $4 million in 1978 to $500 million by the year 2000. In 2001, he became president and CEO of the new holding company formed by Delta Dental of California and the Delta companies in Pennsylvania and New York, and Delta Dental Insurance Company, the latter primarily in the southern U.S. Under his leadership, total revenue for the holding company and its member companies has grown from $3 billion to $8 billion, and enrollment has increased by 19 million people, with total enrollment now at 35 million.
During the last decade, Mr. Radine has spearheaded a multi-year technology overhaul to provide a cutting- edge computer platform throughout the enterprise; centralized advertising and marketing initiatives to increase brand recognition; and consolidated claims processing and call center operations in three major processing centers throughout the country, and opened a subsidiary in Mexico now covering over a million people.
Mr. Radine earned his bachelor’s degree in public relations from San Jose State University and a master’s degree in applied behavioral science from California State University, Dominguez Hills. He has also completed postgraduate work at the University of Georgia and Stanford University. For eight years in the 1970s, prior to his joining the Delta Dental system, Mr. Radine served as dental care director for the California Dental Association.
40 COLLEGE OF HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND NURSING
BACHELOR OF ARTS Victor Javier Castrejon Valerie Denise Moreno Crystal Estefane Cervantes Walter Muneton HUMAN SERVICES Carmen Donato Elizabeth Alicia Muralles Cum Laude Fall 2015 Elizabeth Navarro Rashi Lorraine Doster Liliana Yenissay Arevalo Diane Pauline Negrete Magna Cum Laude Jamie Lea Duran Janet Negrete Athlete Scholar Honors in the Major Mayra Alejandra Ochoa Tambra Rochelle Axel Lanaisha E. Edwards Magna Cum Laude Liz C. Azurza Ndidi Elekwa Yuliana Pacheco Lisa Marie Bronson Jameelah Elliott Cum Laude Mitzi N. Covarrubias Stacy Elliott-Johnson Edith D. Paredes Honors in the Major Summa Cum Laude Maria Paredes Iliana Crane Chekyra Micole Ellis Glen Edward Pena Honors in the Major Sherry Charon Ellis Summa Cum Laude Sultana L. Dillon Maria De los Angeles Fernandez Pablo Portillo Honors in the Major Roldan David Galvez Marvin G. Quinonez Lashonne M. Gary Yvonnet Gaona Dina Ramirez Wanda Ruth Lawson Laura Garcia Rosa Linda Ramos Moises Lopez Miriam Jacqueline Garcia Katina Trenise Rhodes Dianne Irene Mason Nallely Garcia Valencia Maritza Rodriguez Cum Laude Tenisha L. Gipson Jasmine Ruiz Honors in the Major Fili Joanne Gladden Athlete Scholar Carmen Denice McClain Julio Cesar Salazar Magna Cum Laude Maria Fernanda Gonzalez Honors in the Major Cum Laude Sulma Marlene Sanchez Maribel Mendez Pimentel Nubia Yadira Guerrero Gina Marie Saracco Roxana Sofa Morales Chante Hardy Benjamin Segura Maria Isabel Partida Donald Felipe Harris Cristina Elena Serrano Analisa Ramirez Norma Elizabeth Higuera Marisabel Silva Maria Christine Renteria Joyce Howard Kirkprecha Dalisa Simplis Cum Laude Esteban Rodriguez Fabiola Hurtado Jacquelyn Smith-Conkleton Willie James Scott, III Bridget Gicelle Hurtado-Caldera Magna Cum Laude Ronya Soden Cha’laque Y. Williams Cha’Ron Danette Jackson Philietta Rosemond Spaine Tifany M. Wilson Honors in the Major Leo Joseph Jenks Jennifer Nicole Tamayo Jacqueline Annette Wright Esperanza Etelvina Jimenez Deanna Elizabeth Tejeda Jenelle Larios Juanita Marie Treet Spring 2016 Diana Lozano Mayra Ivon Trush Sandra Kate Adamson Anubia Madrigal Mildred Azucena Urrutia Summa Cum Laude Tracy Marin Elena Maricela Vasquez Flor Isamar Argueta Denise Marmolejo Eneyda Aracely Vasquez Karina Janik Arismendiz Najera Summa Cum Laude Carmen Lorena Marquez Courtnie Nyichelle Vaughn Magna Cum Laude Athlete Scholar Stephanie Michelle Ayala Magna Cum Laude Anita McLaughlin Sandra Ventura Cum Laude Simona E. Aziza Nichole Wilson Elizabeth Medina Valerie Calixte Terry Yharbrough Brenda Esther Melendez Edgar Cantera Cristin Michelle Yoern Rocio Mendoza Athlete Scholar Monica Cardenas Suzette Marie Mitchell Lizeth Zacatenco Maria A. Castaneda Rosa Elena Molina Consuelo Jasmin Zepeda Jocelyn Jozeth Castellanos Cum Laude
41 Summer 2016 Alexander James de la Flor Spring 2016 Sumudika Priyadarshani Abeysundera Honors in the Major Robert A. Alba Jocelyn Altamirano Gerardo De LaRosa, Jr. Jose Antonio Alfaro Juan Diego Alvarez Shary Garionne Dolberry Athlete Scholar Sasha Avendano Trevor Michael Douglas Jasmine Johanna Ayala Honors in the Major Magna Cum Laude Erica Brito Noelle Collette Esquer Michael Rene Banks, II Aracely Corona Honors in the Major Lane Maguire Barchan Michael Winston DePillars, Sr. Ryan Charles Evans Ronald Warren Bartels, Jr. Maritza Diaz Athlete Scholar Adrian I. Belcher Zakiyyah Tunane Drew Samantha Ann Feinstein Paul Roland Boucher Nuvia Echeverria Cum Laude Xochitl H. Castorela Gabriela Gallegos Honors in the Major Athlete Scholar Christopher Faustino Chavez Bianca Brandice Gonzalez Marleth Fernandez Darius T. Cheatom Marissa Hernandez Michelle Flores Nicholas Ian Coen Rosanna Koloa Katrina Renee Galvan Cum Laude Berlin Odalis Martinez Cum Laude Brady Patrick Conlan Marybel Martinez Honors in the Major Athlete Scholar Danielle Edana Mitchell Alexandria Marie Gambala Adam Dwain Cox Margarita Morales Athlete Scholar Alyssa Kathleen Cruz-Fernandez Aatif Abdul Muhammad Tina Marie Garcia Athlete Scholar Crystal Denise Nava Christina Garcia-Rosales Noe Jair De La Torre Darlin Ortiz Nina Shua’nee Green Marian R. Dennis Magna Cum Laude Debby Renee Hartman Magna Cum Laude Lizeth Prado Honors in the Major Manuel Alejandro Diaz Jesse Rey Quinteros Sarai Hernandez Candice Loren Domondon Cum Laude Honors in the Major James F. Donovan Angie Marie Santos Sydney Midori Kuroyama Ivan Duarte Cum Laude Alphonso Elijah Lester Magna Cum Laude Tony Siv Edgar Roberto Lopez Marco Antonio Esparza Aaron Tejeda Elizabeth Lopez Ubong Eno Etuk Melyssa Rocio Vides-Montes Magna Cum Laude Behrokh Evans Honors in the Major Cynthia Magarita Zuniga Athlete Scholar Denize Molon Fernandez Stefanie A. Mahaley Ivan Alexander Fernandez PHYSICAL EDUCATION Liliana Moreno Isaiah Vincent Finley Fall 2015 Honors in the Major Janelle Kristine Freeman Matthew Avila Alex Manuel Munoz Andrew Mina Gabriel Honors in the Major Honors in the Major Andrea R. Gallardo Susanne Barajas Nicko C. Murray Casandra Garcia Wendy Barrios James E. Myers Marquenita S. Green Honors in the Major Roy W. Nam Bryan Joseph Haley Rachel Elizabeth Brabaw Solomon Mawuton Okevu-ojo Cum Laude Bryce Jevon Brahmbhatt Drew Rea Athlete Scholar Dana Elsje Brown Athlete Scholar Benjamin Samuel Hengst Summa Cum Laude Allison Kirsten Ruvalcaba Caroline Lan Hoang Honors in the Major Athlete Scholar Anandi Sasha Jimenez Athlete Scholar Peter Nathaniel Sinclair Athlete Scholar Marland DeShawn Browning Cum Laude Jodee Rose Galsim Jimenez Cum Laude Honors in the Major Honors in the Major Kasandra Lachica Romona Renee Smith Nicholas Tanh Cao Patrick Ton Lam Ashley Ann Tederan Honors in the Major Stephen Maurice Lambert Summa Cum Laude Ashley Marie Colbern Honors in the Major Omar Martinez Lopez
42 Karla Gabriela Lozano Ramon Kirey Williams Luisa Oleilani Mikaele Phillip Lozano Faith Joanna Wilson Honors in the Major Marissa Macias Travohn L. Wolfe Maria Celina Ontiveros Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Summer 2016 Honors in the Major Mauricio Maciel Diana A. Osejo Ramon Martin Martinez, Jr. Irvin Aguiniga Athlete Scholar Honors in the Major Erica Mejia Raymond David Alvarado Cynthia Perez Yeshi Jonathan Mejia Jose C. Andrade Honors in the Major Kyle Masatoshi Miyamoto Adam Nathan Armijo, I Magdalena Geraldine Ramirez Christopher Niel Mossberg La Shun Denise Brock Rossell Villena Robles John Peter Nipales Honors in the Major Luis Cortes Wesley Jerome Oaties Emelyn Sanchez-Peralta Tyler Ray Ellis Angelita Palacios Crystal Anne Santacruz Cum Laude Karina Nasari Gonzalez Cum Laude Ashley Marie Pearson Jerome Jordan Jillian Bixler Taylor Gabriela Alejandra Pena Raphael Marquis Lawson Carolina Noemi Turcios Athlete Scholar Monay Makena Likolehua Lee Liliana Vivanco Athlete Scholar Astyne Janae Price Chuong To Wagorn Edward Marquez, III Jeremy Andrew Pullens Lindsey Nicole Warfeld Raymond Xavier Quezada David Martinez Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Evelyn Claudia Ojeda Honors in the Major Luis Guajardo Ramirez Luis Jose Ortiz Lesley Washington Yesenia Ramirez Hernandez Bianca Yamilet Proctor Honors in the Major Vanessa Melissa Reid Joshua David Robinson Rachel Christine Zavala Athlete Scholar Athlete Scholar Helene M. Zegarra Alex Blake Rodrigues Jocelyn Denise Renteria Spring 2016 Adriana Irene Reyes Alexander Rodriguez Eileen Almaraz Efrain Alejandro Reyes Michael-Anthony Tingzon Tangi Michelle Avila Rozeny Sunga Rimando Gary Vo Matzalen Borrayo Mayra Viridiana Robledo Cum Laude Athlete Scholar Doris Daysi Campos Erika Jasmine Rodriguez BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Reyna Alejandra Campos Cum Laude Cum Laude Ingrid Rodriguez CHILD DEVELOPMENT Elizabeth Anne Dungy Cum Laude Alex Armando Ruiz Fall 2015 Susann Escobedo Darlene Elizabeth Salmon Brittany Lauren Arick Yanira Figueroa Crystal Christine Sanchez Ashley Calderon Kailey Ann Flores Cum Laude Jessica Rocha Carreiro Andrea Michell Sandoval Josephine Flores-Medina Honors in the Major Cum Laude Gregory Andrew Sandoval Jacqueline Cedillo Maria Angelica Gallegos Ingrid Tatiana Sandoval Guadalupe A. Cruz Rosa Iliana Gallegos Monica Hernandez Saucedo Katy Tuy Do Sonia Gurrola Annabell Silva Honors in the Major Simone Frances Haines Azieanna Noelani Smith Myra Lilliana Figueroa Andrea Guadalupe Huerta Athlete Scholar Jessica Jang Leslie Jaime James V. Stellino Alma Alejandra Jimenez Renteria Rocio Jaramillo David Hao Tien Ginalyn Padillo Magat Jasmine Rochelle Joseph Teresa Megan Trutanic Von’Teisha Tiara Manor Aden Rose Tucker Brenda Llamas Brittany Marie Martinez Summa Cum Laude Patrick Bacho Valenzona Darline Raquel Mata Abigail Loya Cum Laude Melissa Mendez-Hernandez Chad Michael Wagner Karina Ybet Magana Marisela Godinez Mercado Donna Carol Marble Deborah Gail Wilkerson Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Honors in the Major Gabriela Martinez
43 Aileen Meza CLINICAL SCIENCE Daniel Mangaliag Quero Aun’Twanette La Porsche’ Murphy Fall 2015 Hoa Quang AI Tran Athlete Scholar Kristine Jose Garcia Joey Tanh Tran Bailey Allyson Peraza Cum Laude Rose C. Jasmin Elba Jocelyn Portillo Shawn Dai To Trang Ben Justin Romero Laroza Patricia Eugenia Quijano Victoria Navea Urbayan Patrick Alexander Maramba Miriam Ramos Cum Laude Cum Laude Victoria Tuan Nguyen Mona K. Vaidya Lara Elizabeth Ratlef Huyen Tanh Pham Manuel Christian Vargas Cum Laude Michelle Marie Reed Maria Giselle Victorio Jerry Anthony Soto Summer Christine Reed Bernette Rhodora Zorilla Cum Laude Anamarie Aguilar Tan Summer 2016 Jasmine Marrie Rhaburn Janine Mae Tan Cum Laude Sopheap Sith Fabiola Johanna Rivas Honors in the Major Cum Laude Nikki Nhu Ngoc Tran HEALTH SCIENCE Laura Mayela Rodriguez Cum Laude Yaneli Salinas Kevin Michael Morales Velarde Fall 2015 Deyanira Sanchez Joanna Aguayo Stephanie Silva Spring 2016 Yessenia Alcazar Cum Laude Claude Olivier Abbe Charlene Chinatu Alugbue Daniela Anahi Solares Napoleon Castro Dela Cruz Honors in the Major Cum Laude Cum Laude Lorraine Avelino Vanessa Soltero Sean Martin Fassoth Honors in the Major Cum Laude Jason Wing-Hong Gonzales Daisy Ivett Castro Christine Alynn Ung Katherina Vanessa Guerrero Honors in the Major Alisha Lauren Velarde Ani Hacopian Karis M. Comfort Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Honors in the Major Linora Cun Vicente Sarah Young Hwang Bryan Rodrigo Cordero Alicia Yanez Cum Laude Danny Fernando Escalante Honors in the Major Summer 2016 Sozit Abdulselam Ibrahim Brian Patrick Ilagan James Michael Furman Jaclyn Bree Aguirre Jazmin Jimenez Honors in the Major Nancy Arellano Magna Cum Laude Yessica Garcia Griselda Espino Caroline Jin Honors in the Major Celene Gonzalez Kathleen Diane Paguio Juico DeAnna Jeneen Garrett Catherine Nicole Hewatt Lara Angela Victoria Laurel Kristin R. Gooden Magna Cum Laude Elizabeth Lopez Jose Daniel Guarneros Cat Ly Huynh Cum Laude Michael Collantes Maatubang Melissa Limon Honors in the Major Dennis Gorospe Maniago, Jr. Brittany Priscilla Martinez Ana Michelle Guerra Castillo Cum Laude Honors in the Major Daniela Martinez Masha Markosyan Alaa Kasih Jocelyn Lujano Pineda Charlene K. Nakar Magna Cum Laude Laura Alejandra Portillo Cum Laude Honors in the Major Karina Ramirez Melissa Navarro Somat Koung Lizbeth Maria Rodriguez Summa Cum Laude Honors in the Major Keidy Sulema Sandoval Rachel Carpio Nazareth Jennifer Elainemarie Lambey Sara Lizabeth Sandoval Alice Catngoc Ngo Honors in the Major Ana Maira Valenzuela Annette Ngo Yvonne Araceli Lopez Araceli Maria Villagomez Magna Cum Laude Tyneeka L. McCoy Honors in the Major Leena Marie Willis Quynh-an Huu Nguyen Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Rachelle P. Moniz Blanca Estela Zazueta Tai Phuoc Nguyen Alma Delia C. Monteclaro Mariecon Andrei Lazaro Pallera Honors in the Major Chrif Danielle Maniti Pingol Maria I. Montes
44 Mario E. Moralesarana Shanetha Alisha Artis Mariela Alejandra Hernandez Julie Ti Nguyen Christina Arzate Mayra Liseth Hernandez Hurtado Honors in the Major La’eeqa Lafeezah Aslam Cristina Herrera Toulaphone Nivanh Andrea Averruz Gwendolyn M. Hillard Tochukwu Sylvester Nwizu Cindy Aviles Krystal Trang Huynh Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Honors in the Major Jazelle De Jesus Baliling Susan Boudiab Phonemany Inthisith Isabel Payan Kris Renee Brannon Anaduaka Shayna Dionne Jackson Alissa Toni Perez Ebony Nicole Brown Francesca Giuliana Jamison Catherine A. Rodriguez Tara Lee Burke Amanda Jimenez Courtney Ariel Rodriguez Jacquelyn Eugena Jones Honors in the Major Tatiana Alexandra Bush Kortney L. Komadina Catherine Salazar Melissa Rose Carrera Cum Laude Cum Laude Randi T. Kopit Honors in the Major Marielena Cazarez ChulWoo Lee Zeinab Riad Saleh Daniel Michael Chambers Jessica Ann Aulani Loa Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Kristian Rafael Maraan Madrazo Honors in the Major Laura Chey Nyanhial Makuach Talisa Michelle Saunders Daniela Muriel Choto Vanessa Stephanie Marroquin Patrick Joesph St Julien Magna Cum Laude Gianna Martinez Cum Laude Omar Alexander Cobb Honors in the Major Stephanie Latrice McDaniel Patricia Cole Joann Coderias Sunga Shayna Lea McGee Jacqueline Lissette Cornejo Kayvonna Tamoura Tabb Natalie Medina Jeanette Covarrubias Honors in the Major Sonia Medina Carolyn Ann Deed-Neal Anais Tapia Henry Melena Luzia Diaz Sharna Breana Tomas Salpi Minassian Dieu- Huyen Nu Ton Kristine Do Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Gerardo Donis Asucena Mora Cum Laude Honors in the Major Leah Reiko Mora Lawrence Gilbert Gordon Tubbs, Jr. Sarah S. Dowsing Cum Laude Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Alexia I. Morales Honors in the Major Destini Chekene Eatmon Cris Adanely Morales Teresa Elaine Tucker Aleatha Cherrale Edmondson Cum Laude Alicia Elizabeth Paiz Perla Beatriz Escobar Athlete Scholar Honors in the Major Summa Cum Laude Guadalupe Pena Erin Marie Wright Brandeis Lamar Eubanks Honors in the Major Elizabeth Perez Bijan Farhad Tina Pham Arun Tomas Xavier Magna Cum Laude Michelle Ampil Poblete Suk Hoon You James Felton Bianca Nicolle Proano Carlos Alberto Zepeda Gamyra Rafaye Finley Honors in the Major Andres Ramirez Roger Flores Magna Cum Laude Spring 2016 Juliana Marguarite Flores-Dole James Reed, Jr. Amber Justine Acosta Lizette Galvan Luis J. Restrepo Edith Susana Aguirre Ashley Marie Garcia Lisset Rios Cum Laude Joslin R. Gates Magdalena Rivera Reginald Nzeribe Ajaa Ty’ Sharee Patrice Glover Cum Laude Eric Esteban Alferez Christopher Scot Gonzales Karla Robles Carina Grisel Alvarenga Cynthia Gonzalez Irma Guadalupe Rosales Angel Arizpe Stephanie Gonzalez Raul Sarabia Magna Cum Laude Darlyng Granados Monica Yan Sarim Lindsey Marie Armstrong Summa Cum Laude Lawren Renea Green Yeymy Yiced Sauceda Athlete Scholar Rosemary Guillen Suzette Concepcion Silverio Presidential Scholar Ashley Marie Hankins
45 Edwin Joseph Smura, III Brittany Anne Cuculic Kathy T. Nguyen Magna Cum Laude Wendy Cygan Cum Laude Honors in the Major Donald Manoadam Sok Kristine Marie Dowd Jinky Soriano Cum Laude Kimana Laraine Leonie Nunez Kristi Meshon Sprowl Shalon Nicole Easley Lilian Uchechi Okeke Tanh John Stonecypher Magna Cum Laude Reina Mercedes Nacar Otero-Cid Honors in the Major Grace T. Owojori Jose Jr Caoile Suarez Presidential Scholar Magna Cum Laude Kim D. Parks Merita Christina Elison Honors in the Major Arman Tafreshnia Honors in the Major Jordyn Akari Terukina Jacqueline Phillips Selveda Kocher Ertas Swati Takur Elaine Herradura Punzalan Lorena Alicia Escalera Cum Laude Jennifer Rose Rillston Juliette Marie Fisher Marco Tigas Isaima Mayari Rios Michelle Diane Flores Salena Tamara Rivera Nhatrang Ti Tran Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Honors in the Major Adrienne Michelle Saporta Steven Loc Cam Tran Honors in the Major Teresa A. Freeman Summa Cum Laude Elizabeth Yazmin Serrano de Linares Connie Galindo Chidinma Elizabeth Ujoumunna Cum Laude Maria Victoria Gibson Francine Marie Veneracion Honors in the Major Edgar Leonel Gonzalez, Jr. Monica Vidaure Adalinda Solares Sheryl L. Gradney Jusseth Anabell Wren Laura Ann Sullivan Krista Leigh Graham Marissa C. Tomas Summer 2016 Priscilla Christine Guzman Natalia C. Trisno Selena Aguilar Meron Moges Hailemariam Daniel W. Tsegay Brittany Lynn Brenner Heraclio Vidal Herrera Teena M. Turocy Athlete Scholar Stefanie Nicole Hom Eloisa Viruet Lea A. Enriquez Heather Marie Howland Varin Vongvaravipatr Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Tanh Vuong Daniel Hernandez Valdez Denise E. Johnson Athlete Scholar Hung-Ming Wang Jessica H. Kim Sylwia Halina Wiercioch Travona Marie Jackson Honors in the Major Elizabeth Lujano Jin Young Kim Spring 2016 Fatima Maglaqui Barbara A. Lagleva Maria Corazon Oliveros Aglipay Saundra Allison Williams Crystal Lamirande Cecile Liberato Agustin Sondra Michelle Lannutti Amir A. Albateiha NURSING Summa Cum Laude Kira Marie Andres Honors in the Major Fall 2015 Kristine Punsalan Apugan Gretchen R. Lee Andrea Monique Abramson Carolina Sandoval Arenas Sonia Ramirez Amezcua Sarah Jane Lewis Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Katherine Cheng Austin Kathleen A. Lienemann Lidia Asato Christine Bartels Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Honors in the Major Honors in the Major Maria M. Borrego Evelyn Brisco-Elser Kerstin Leah Ashby Diane D. Long Magna Cum Laude Lisa M. Lopez Catherine Mane Bulaong Dawn Michelle Atallian Eva Maria Madrueno Alessandra Victoria Caceres Cum Laude Teresa Ellen Mccoy Evelin Yanina Castillo Honors in the Major Jana Elizabeth McGowan Norma L. Coyazo Holly Marie Bicknell Rayveion La’quita Medlock Lisette M. Cozzolino Elizabeth Rae Bierbrodt Edwin Antonio Menendez Jolee Alisa Farias Maranda Annette Bradshaw Karina Esmeralda Miranda Yevgeniy Glukhovsky Calice Danae Brooks Irma Maria Montes Darlene Suzette Go Lisa Chavez Joanna Nguyen Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude
46 Kristi Mares Lloren Gonzales Jamie Michelle Tribble MASTER OF SCIENCE Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Bonni Sue Hickey Katherine Angelina Vasquez-Eberhardt HEALTH SCIENCE Cynthia Huang Carmelita Payumo Villanueva Spring 2016 Magna Cum Laude Yi Fang Wang Janine Marie Amell Ester Adolfo Ibarbia Denise Ferguson Wilson Elizabeth Lowrey Bianchi-Knod Araceli Jimenez Apinya Wipachit Ian Clark Escabarte Docdocil Brookanne Marie Jones Cinthya Sbeyde Zavala Cum Laude David Jake Ferguson Judy Ann Jones Summer 2016 Jennifer Michelle Hamme Cum Laude Leticia Ajiz Nicole Rae Henry Bereket T. Keleta Jhoana Almache Phillip Lee Hess Claire Beth Knudson Jessica Susan Bridgeman Peter Quang Ho Jan Lacy Summa Cum Laude Riley Brydan Liddell Jennifer Catherene Lanzisera Bettina R. Celife John Matthew Maggioni Magna Cum Laude Vanessa Jordan Corey Aileen Janet Menkin Kelsey Marie Lindsey Cum Laude Stephen Colin Morrison Cum Laude Rocio Diaz Tomas Stephen Page Leezett Andrea Lopez Jeanine Renee Elliot Allie Peterson Magna Cum Laude Sarah Kathleen Fiege Jordan Elizabeth Prindle Yvette Lopez Cum Laude Elicha D. Roberts Cum Laude Gustavo Fonseca Chad Ryan Stalter Natasha Chriselder Louis Kristina Marie Garcia Natalie Elise Wilson Jaime Luna Brandee Lynn Hassell Cum Laude Karen Hendrich Summer 2016 Amanda Simone Margoles Melissa Michelle Huebner Janae C. Baron Teresa M. Martello Magna Cum Laude Min Jung Im Cum Laude MARITAL AND Mariya Melnik Angela Chioma Iwuala FAMILY THERAPY Adam Armand Miron Cum Laude Priscilla Nimoh Kyei Fall 2015 Magna Cum Laude Nicole Ashley Moreno Xenia Gabriela Altamirano Tifany Christina Lafoon Huyen Ti Nguyen Julie Dale Karissa Nadean Lopez Carolyn Pampalone Olivia Aurora Dominguez Jill San Juan Macaraeg Maria Magdalena Pereyra-Gutierrez Jeremiah Kenneth Gordon Jason Liang Mandap Lisa M. Perez George Ocean Olivia Rasson Marshall Quy Dinh Pham Patricia Rayas-Tabares Celia Irene Martinez Cum Laude Rafael Speck Christine Sumboon Phuma Diane Alberto Matias Cum Laude Lynda Cheryl Tillman Kimberly Grace Robinson Carla Marie Vasquez Magna Cum Laude Marie Pauline Mendiola Cum Laude Isabel Rosales Spring 2016 Yvonne Mendoza Magna Cum Laude Sarah Alicyn Beck Karen Mochee Ng Viviana Martinez Rosas Delores Jean Buettgenbach Cum Laude Charlene Elaine Pattillo Colleen Marie Cunnif Kirstin Marie Ross Cum Laude Elizabeth Alvarez Espinoza Cum Laude Maria Karyn Krista Quijano Reina Lee Foxworthy Sandra Ruiz Shana Elizabeth Reitzenstein Daniel Gonzalez Stephany Salazar Alena Day Ridgway Priscilla Belen Gonzalez Maria Jose Erika Sanchez-Fernandez Liliana Rubio Jessica Hinojosa Nadia Maritza Serrano Erin Sweet Magna Cum Laude Hoang Kim Tran Jaclyn Marie Hulsey Jennifer D. Stevens Quy Q. Tran Alejandra Ibarra
47 Fathieh Irannejad Isabel Cristina Caballero Leila Isabelle Deschuytter Olivia Christina LaMothe Alicia Calzada Gonzalez Cassandra Marie Duwe Michelle R. Magee-Lopez Veronica Castaneda Lisa Margaret Eisenberg Christopher Taran Mahoney Tara Jeanine Devila Jennifer Nicole Erickson Marisa Christine Martinez Elizabeth BINH H. Diep Taryn Jean Erickson Yolanda Luisa Moran Kristi M. Ericksen-Miller Rachel Marie Fein Violeta Navar Victoria Etoyan David Frier Kelly Chau Quach Setareh Faghani Trevor David Glenn, III Yamileth Del Rosario Rivas Joanne Rubianes Fascio Rose Nolf Golden-Wright Yadira Robles Maria Isabel Felix Laura Catherine Graven Maria Abena Gillamac Bethany Lauren Grigsby NURSING Jill Lynn Hall-Crum Chan Mi Ha Fall 2015 Rose Marie Ingram Katharine Victoria Henderson Rani Mansukhani Barba Terrance Henry Lark Nasreen Bano Jokhio Brenda Bridges Eloisa R. Llanes Caleh Christian Kim Shaula Borje Carbajal Teresita Lynch Jacqueline Yen Koh Reeva R. Castillo Paula Dominique Marquez Kristine Louise Laird Rachel H. Chapman Bonnie Mavi Kristina Marie Larkins Ellen M. Choe Proscovia Barbara Nambatya Ariana Renee LeBrun Alisa Marie Cirina Chukwudi Christian Obue Marley Henry Lisboa Michelle S. Curtis-Ussery Monica Ming Ortega Sasha Elisabeth Lucyga Mariya Sergeevna Davis Morenike Titilayo Oyegbami Chelsea Rae Maki Margret C. Deer-Finney Lynde Ann Peralta Rebekka J. Manzella Beth Anne Ford Diana Uyen Phuong Pham Sarah Elisabeth Marrich Nancy Glidden Katarzyna Anna Rzadkowolska Ashley Elizabeth Martin Aeran Kim Joshua Ethan Sheridan Neika Elaine Maryn Lynn la Caze Maricruz Suber Sofe Marie Melgoza Myrna June Lau Denise Huelar Ventura Talina Minasian Catherine Shelia Mcelhinney Natalie A. Waechtler Jonathan Zsu-Ye Moh Sharon Kathleen Mcmahon Jaci Marie Williams Melinda Ferris Moulton Priscilla Mildred Milton Laranda Yarijanian Jane Forman Nelson Kelsey Lauren Nicks Arlene Sabio Montenegro Summer 2016 Angela Susan Otterbein Victoria Adedolapo Ogundeko Carole Sixt Fleming Ashley Taylor Penaloza-Ramsey Nicole Donna Pena Daian S. Smith Maciel Ponce Laura Alejandra Perez Mier Juliet Kinsey Sasinski OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Zoe Pontius-Courtney Yanchi Poon Cheryl Cook Slaney Spring 2016 Shelley G. Stanovich Yuka Catherine Reyes Elizabeth Eve Allison Gina M. Teeples Nalleli Reyes Garcia Nicholas Janson Alvarez-Jett Karen D. Vasquez Woolcock Macy Marie Rhea Crenshaw Haley Ann Arnold Joanna Paterno Villarivera Yesiyesa Robledo Whitney Elaine Baird Courtney Adair Warren Tammy Joo-young Ross Shelley Marie Berger Teresa Maria Winter John Ryan Kayla L. Berns Ashok Sadasivaiah Spring 2016 Erika Emilie Borska Divya Dilip Sakaria Tara Kristine Amendola Catherine A. Chamberlin Jenna Katherine Schumacher Stephanie Jean Bailey Candace Michelle Chatman Keren Shimoni Shunta Beed Vicky Chin Sarah Shorb Donna Jean Bell Melody Chung Raquel Gittel Stern Keely R. Brown Alexa Kathleen Colburn Stefanie Anne Tompson
48 Zoe Eve Walp April Dawn DesCombes Sonia Panuco Yu-Chen Wang Deirdre Douglas Wanda Josephina Maria Park Kristina Michelle Wong Steve Chijioke Enendu Oanh Kim Pham Lauren Mayumi Yoshikawa Tracy Alicia Esqueda Heather Ramirez Luis Alberto You Ron J. Ewell Oscar Ramon Jessica Moreno Ramos Summer 2016 Antonio Flores, Jr. Ursula Forner Sunaz Rastegar-Panah Rotem Douer Farrisa Nicoe Fuller Elizabeth Rico Janet E. O’neill Marcela Garcia Maria Guadalupe Sandoval MASTER OF SOCIAL Monica Garcia Layla Mashavu Sewell Herminio Gonzalez Valencia Yvette Simpson WORK Lizzette Elizabeth Gonzalez Katherine Corinne Stowers Rosario Gonzalez Dana L. Stubblefeld Fall 2015 Michael Joseph Hargrove Estrella Marie Tamburro Lashon Antoinette Friloux-Gonzales Porsha Nicole Higinio Mulena Latoya Varnado Brian D. Holland Samantha Jamie Honda Misti Noel Ward Spring 2016 Michelle Hour Kimura M. Washington Annie Adamson Nicole Marie Hudson Laquanda C. Wilson Maryfor Alegria Latoya Lamiesha Jackson Renee Evelyn Wyatt Joana Magdaleno Alvarez Nancy Jacobo Lilyann Argueta Liliana Jimenez Aimi Alexandra Ballard Daisy Juarez DeLaTorre Michelle B. Bejosano Felicia Priscilla Kelley Kandis Jeanine Bowman De’Andrea Leanna Knight Maechelle Johnson Brown Jennifer Marie Leupp Marquinta Shanae Burks Leslie Mariell Lopez Robert Christian Castillo Alejandra Madrigal Vanessa Correa Jennifer Esmeralda Magallanes Milagro S. Cunningham Jillian Patrice Moya Steve Bernie Delgado Jeremy Raymund Napial
49 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
50 PLATFORM PARTY
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
KEYNOTE SPEAKER Ms. Lela Rochon (Class of ’86, B.A., Communications) Actress
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS Dr. Willie J. Hagan President
Dr. Ellen Junn Dr. Mitch Avila Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
Ms. Carrie Stewart Mr. Jordan Sylvestre Vice President, University Advancement President, Associated Students, Inc.
Dr. James Hill Dr. William Franklin Chair, Academic Senate, and Professor, Anthropology Vice President, Student Afairs
Mr. Robert Fenning Mr. Chris Manriquez Vice President, Administration and Finance Vice President, Information Technology
Dr. Gitanjali Kaul Dr. Marisela Chavez Interim Vice Provost, Academic Afairs Associate Professor, Chicana/o Studies Lyle E. Gibson Distinguished Teacher Award Recipient Dr. Joseph Wen Dean, College of Business Administration Dr. Ivonne Heinze-Balcazar and Public Policy Chair, Modern Languages Excellence in Service Award Recipient Mr. Kim McNutt Dean, College of Extended and International Education Dr. Rod Hay Dean, College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences Ms. Stephanie Sterling Brasley Dean, University Library Dr. John Davis Dean, College of Education Dr. Dorota Huizinga Dean, Graduate Studies Dr. Gary Sayed Dean, College of Health, Dr. Bridget Driscoll Human Services and Nursing Interim Associate Vice President, University Academic Advising Dr. Patricia Kalayjian Dean, Undergraduate Studies Dr. Timothy Caron Associate Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
51 THE PROGRAM
MUSICAL SELECTION CSU Dominguez Hills Wind Ensemble Greg Robinson, Conductor and Director
CALL TO ORDER Dr. Mitch Avila Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
PROCESSIONAL Dr. Mitch Avila Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
Faculty and Members of the Class of 2016 Te Platform Party
PRESENTATION OF COLORS CSU Dominguez Hills ROTC Color Guard
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Ms. Daisy Santos Music Education, Class of 2016
WELCOME Dr. Mitch Avila Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS Dr. Willie J. Hagan President
GREETINGS ON BEHALF OF THE FACULTY Dr. James Hill Chair, Academic Senate, and Professor, Anthropology
GREETINGS ON BEHALF OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC. Mr. Jordan Sylvestre President, Associated Students, Inc.
INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS Dr. Willie J. Hagan President
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Ms. Lela Rochon Actress
52 RECOGNITION AND HOODING OF MASTER OF ARTS CANDIDATES Dr. Ellen Junn Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs
RECOGNITION OF HONORS RECIPIENTS Dr. Ellen Junn Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs
RECOGNITION OF BACHELOR OF ARTS CANDIDATES Dr. Ellen Junn Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs
PRESENTATION OF THE MASTER AND BACHELOR CANDIDATES Dr. Ellen Junn Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Dr. Willie J. Hagan President
ALUMNI PINNING CEREMONY Ms. Towalame Austin (B.A. ’04, Interdisciplinary Studies) Executive of Philanthropy, Roc Nation
RECESSIONAL Te Platform Party Faculty and Members of the Class of 2016
You are invited to join faculty and graduates at an informal reception immediately following the ceremony in Parking Lot 17. Guests are requested to remain seated during the processional and recessional.
53 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
LELA ROCHON
ACTRESS CLASS OF ’86, B.A., COMMUNICATIONS
Lela Rochon displays versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles, and has proven her extensive talent and range throughout her career.
On the big screen, Ms. Rochon starred in the independent feature Supremacy alongside Danny Glover. She also starred in BET’s Let the Church Say Amen directed by Regina King, based on the inspirational best-selling novel by ReShonda Tate Billingsley. She was previously seen in the feature Brooklyn’s Finest for Overture Films and the independent drama Blood Done Sign My Name based on the true story of a black Vietnam-era veteran.
Other feature credits include First Daughter for director Forest Whitaker, Any Given Sunday opposite Jamie Foxx for Oliver Stone, Why Do Fools Fall in Love with Halle Berry and Vivica Fox, Gang Related with Tupac Shakur and Dennis Quaid, Waiting to Exhale alongside Whitney Houston and Angela Bassett, and Boomerang with Eddie Murphy.
On the small screen she starred as Inspector Angela Reide on Lifetime’s Te Division.
Ms. Rochon graduated from California State University, Dominguez Hills with a bachelor’s degree in communications: broadcast journalism. She minored in sociology and theatre.
She currently lives in Los Angeles, with her husband, Hollywood director Antoine Fuqua, and their children.
54 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
BACHELOR OF ARTS Robert Brian Huerta Julie Flores Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude AFRICANA STUDIES Najat Janbay Honors in the Major LaToya Nicole Johnson Brittney Renaye Ford Fall 2015 Christopher Jerry King Darrian Damon Frommoethelydo Arron Raymond Christian Baptist Jose Filis Lopez, Jr. Hilda Lourdes Gonzalez A’Kia S. Benbo Stephany Gonzalez Athlete Scholar Justin Alexander Pake Nicole Elizabeth Hale Nadia Chonta Hunter Erick A. Parra Monroy Kevin James Harlan Myia Clarisse Williams David Peralez Honors in the Major Erika Dennise Reynoza Phu Xuan Huynh DeJuan Pierce Smith Daniel Abraham Kim Spring 2016 Sirin Tiemsanjai Monique Lashawn Mabry Jaelen Deion Barnett Shirley Villalobos Vanessa Marie Meza Kyera D. Chevers Nicholas Joseph Miller Sandra Laraine Coleman Summer 2016 Rohemah Muhamed Clara Mae Jackson-Sutton Lorena DeCorzo Ashley Murguia Paola Julissa Espinoza Summer 2016 Mario Roel Ordonez Dyana Gonzalez Mary Inell Sterling Fitzgerald Seth Daniel Pailet Christina Jean Henderson Summa Cum Laude Presidential Scholar Honors in the Major ART Victor Manuel Lopez Michael Aaron Price Fall 2015 Cum Laude Tania Ramos Nicholas LeLand Bausley Reyna A. Mendez Dameka Jaztara Rowe Michelle Bridget Enriquez Kenneth Martin Nanez Honors in the Major Luis Alexander Fierro Felipe Staforelli Scott Nicholas Rychlik Victoria DelCarmen Grimes Sharon Carguera Salvador Saul Hurtado CHICANA/CHICANO Logan Tomas Selleck Dora Lena Quinones STUDIES Vanessa Brigitte Trujillo Kimberly Lynn Robinson Fall 2015 Saira Isabel Urzua Erick Perez Emil Louis Aguirre Vanta Spring 2016 Honors in the Major Brionna S. Wade-Nolan Diana Rosa Aleman Honors in the Major Spring 2016 Linda Janette Avila Catrina Marie Wells Shayne Peter Branley Odeth A. Martinez Spring 2016 Christina Casillas Sonia L. Velez Cum Laude Joseph Adel Abdelmalek Haydee M. Chan COMMUNICATIONS Adimelva Alegria Keelan Lando Isaiah Countee Fall 2015 Hamidah Maha Ali Miguel Angel Dominguez Ana Loreto Araque Chelsea Almario Cum Laude Athlete Scholar Carlos Barrantes Raymond Jackson Farthing, III Jessica Alvarez Miguel Borunda Erin Olivia Flowers Honors in the Major Shane Ryan Alvarez Summa Cum Laude Karla Gil Ann L. Butman Gabriela Granados Honors in the Major Joseph Andrew Anchondo Megan Ashley Guzman Wendy Viviana Cano-DePaz Jordan Alexa Arrata Magna Cum Laude Andrew Kien Duong Claudia Elena Arrondo Athlete Scholar Honors in the Major Cum Laude Hector Azael Hernandez Jose Luis Encinas, Jr. Branden Y. Augustus Maria de Lourdes Hernandez Honors in the Major Raelene Rebecca Barraza Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude
55 Nycallette Rita Barron Byronique Sherica Goodes Victor Anthony Ramirez Jesse D. Beed, Jr. Jennifer H. Gordon Blanca Denisse Rendon-Connell Briana Jean Behrad Julian Lamar Green Dominique Chanel Richardson Athlete Scholar Michelle Joel Greer Talya Brenee Richardson Cheyla Jakai Bell Alijah Dominique Gunsaulus Beatrice Rose Robertson KeIra ReNae Bell Athlete Scholar Eduardo Luis Rocha Claudia Andrea Bermudez Perea Ricardo Gutierrez, I Alejandro Bernabe Rodriguez Jasmine Mi’chele Boler Erin DeVeaux Hardimon Justin Brice Roe Athlete Scholar Magna Cum Laude Michelle Rogel Patrick George Delmar Boulger Brittany Michelle Hayes Amber Nicole Rogers William D. Briseno Cum Laude Maria Gracia Romero Manuel Francisco Brizuela Demeika Shana Haygood Athlete Scholar Johnathan Michael Romo Rosa L. Calderon Stephanie Nicole Herrera Alexander Demetrious Royston Chynna Alysse Carroll Ryan Tomas Hill Guadalupe Ruiz Christian Alexander Carvin Cum Laude Jocelyne Salcido Athlete Scholar Timothy William Hosea, Jr. Derek Ivan Salgado Myles Justin Chappell Summa Cum Laude Julia Pauline Shreeves Stephanie Ann Chavez Burton Alan Hurwitz Stephanie Silva Hyunjung Choi Maureen Yuuki Ichikawa Jessica Lynnae Spraggins Clinton Joseph Correa Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Leah Marie Spry Maria Elena Iniguez Christian Dior Steward Emily Diana Cristales Crystal Keyonna James Tomas Dunn Still Esther Cruz Camilo E. Jerez Fernandez Elycia Genay Tomas Diana Patricia Davila Camille Cymone Johnson Cum Laude Candi Anne Tillman DeJanae Cherise Johnson Emily Rose Demers Magna Cum Laude Kalise Delores Johnson Presidential Scholar Adrianna Antonita DeVoe Xavier Courvoisier Pierre Johnson Jerrica Michelle Tompkins Audrey Diaz Lyndsey Dyanne Kenefck Nguyet Anh Tran Dianna Diaz Jacklyn Yume Kim Elizabeth Treto Ricardo Diaz Gregorio Kowalski, II Claudia Ibeth Uballez Jordan Doran Jacob Austin Lambert Yesenia Urena Taylor Allen Dorsey Anacani Lucila Macias Ashley Nicole Valencia Jonathan Du Cum Laude Sarah Elizabeth Maines Luis Roberto Vasquez Christina R. Durant Jovanna Maldonado Juan Gabriel Velez Devoree Depree Ealy Natalie Marie Martin Rommel Miles Villalon Monika Celene Edwards Roxanna Sugheil Martinez Chioke N’namdi Walker Sydney Lauren Edwards Vanessa Sussane Martinez Raven Jasmine Warren Janet Estrada Hernandez Erasma Teodosia Martinson Corey Larson Watkins Nathalie Karina Fino Regina Lou McDaniel Rachel Ann Weinstein Summer Rose Fishman Jasmin Mendoza Jonathan William Wethe Carlos Allen Ganarial Darin Scott Miller Briana J. Wiley Cum Laude Axel Emilio Morales Darrel Alonso Wilson Christina Garcia Nathaly Diana Moreira Cum Laude Guillermo Garcia Vicky Gonzalez Najar Yasmine Imani Wilson Athlete Scholar Kourtney M. Gilbert Sierra Rose New Cinthya Gomez Bianca Tepos Nguyen Summer 2016 Marissa M. Gonzales Jan Michael Villegas Nueva Rodreanna A. Bowers Francisco Javier Gonzalez Ignacio Padilla Nikole Rayn Brown Cum Laude David LaVerne Parker, IV Chinyere B. Chukwueke Monique Ashley Gonzalez Jessica Catherine Pedraja Isabel Kimberly Francia Cum Laude Samantha Prado Espinoza Alex George Delanoy
56 Cynthia Jocelynn Garcia Araceli Esperanza Guzman ENGLISH Brittney Alexandra Garza Leroy Harden, II Fall 2015 Gabriela Guerra James Gordon Harris Victor Alexander Alvarado Cierra Nichole Haynes Michael James Huezo Jean’Luc Nathan Todd Boudreaux Athlete Scholar Samy A. Isaza Luna Justin Lee Brown Marissa Deann Marsh Summa Cum Laude Ryan Matthew Frailich Nicole Marzuca Alexander William Ivanov Juana Freire Jennifer Danielle McNulty Young Jea Kim Maria Guadalupe Gomez Krystalle Georgette Meza Sean Christopher Madden Jade Louise-Monica Harvey Athlete Scholar Alexander Anthony Martinez Aaron Mezgebe Susanna Ruth Jacobs Quintin Marquis Mattear Honors in the Major Tamara Ferrarri Moran Soulaey Verswalee Mauricio Steven Andy Johns Dante Demetrius Skidmore Jefrey Dale McFaddin Michael John Konyalian Evonna LaShay Smith Ivan Monico Kira Michelle Magruder Barbara Ivonne Tohom Cum Laude Oscar Matias Maidana Jennifer Vargas Joseph Anthony Mosley Alejandro Morelos-Herrera Ricardo Naranjo, Jr. Honors in the Major DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS Christopher A. Norris-Linton Annette Naomi Paraja Fall 2015 Jacqueline Elyse Orellana Minta Justine Ramey Keion Larice Bryant Jake Luciano Pasimio Juliana Gomes Riccio Diego Carrillo Tyler Leon Payne Benny Eugene Robinson Dario Gonzalez Paola Prisila Perez Kimberly Sanchez Brian Frederick Keast Christopher Isaiah Pressley Pearl B. Sheets Christopher James Lucas Benjamin DeJesus Reveles Alex Armando Taylor Alberto Torres Jeremy Alexander Robles Brenton Leon Tebbetts Megan Noriko Sashi Rodriguez Evelyn Denise Zacarias Spring 2016 Magna Cum Laude Marlon James Abram Sebastian Rodriguez Alayon Spring 2016 Valencia Elvelyn Addison Gabriel Esteven Rubiano Brenda Concepcion Alonzo Julian Aldaco Marissa Leigh Saavedra Raquel Barbas Odilo E. Balaguer Ana Melissa Sanchez Naomi Colina Cahill Cole Berber Jesus Benjamin Saucedo Cum Laude Lucas Jude Capili Jonathan David Scott Callon Sorg Campbell Christina Louise Cardenas Flavio Emir Serrano-Gamez Teresa Castaneda Grecia Athena de los Cobos John Huynh Shieh Alejandro Diaz-Camarena Devell Forlett Deshazer, Jr. Daniel Aisik Sklut Jon Sebastian Esquivel Reed Michael Diaz Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Nathan Lopez Taylor Stephanie Fierro Alexandria Liane English Francisco Javier Torres Chanci Marie Fine Gabriel Fentanes Nicholas John Tucker Deandre Ephriam Frison Arnold Fernandez Cum Laude Connie Melissa Garcia Zaragoza Sean Bradley Fleming Esgardo Valadez Michelle Gonzalez Miguel Angel Florencio Magna Cum Laude Vanessa Lisa Gutierrez Kyle Chow Takara Fong Khalid Waterfeld Adrianna Carolyne Guzman Magna Cum Laude Eddie Remar Williams Olufemi Hamilton Julian Sebastian Giraldo Summer 2016 Athlete Scholar Magna Cum Laude Andrew Alex Harman Willaim Gary Breveard, Jr. Nicole Faye Nadal Go Ryan Elyse Holden Shane Richard Gloady Raphael Vincent Venturina Guerrero Felicia Anne Martinez Magna Cum Laude Oscar Armando Moreno, Jr. Magna Cum Laude Andrew Guzman Sean Owen O’Connor Morgan Ann Martinez
57 Edward Julian Melgar Brittany Marie Hackett Jacqueline Page Klassy Yuna Min Magna Cum Laude Brian C. Mcmillian Hildiberto Ocampo Lorraine May Maria L. Medrano Summa Cum Laude Javier Radillo Lucero Murguia Conor Joesph McGarry Cynthia Rae Rico Magna Cum Laude Yuridia Denisse Palominos Wendy Roa Magna Cum Laude Brian Matthew McHugh Adriana Alejandra Rodriguez Jose Aureliano Rios Lina Diana Brown Orsini Summa Cum Laude Michelle Saldana Paul Daniel Rodriguez, III Janet Rodriguez Tereelisa Saldivar Ricardo Manuel Rodriguez Claudius Napoleon Shropshire, IV Lilliana Sanchez Yvette Rodriguez Sophia Alexandra Wright Aldrich Darroll Smith Raul A. Rubio John Jesus Soto Magna Cum Laude Summer 2016 Safya Sahar Tormo Richard Serna Mario D. Anderson, Sr. Summer 2016 Elizabeth Ann Turner Hugo Antonio Angel Enmanuel Vera Carvel M. Honore Dean Christian Jae Keyser de Dios Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Kenia Nairobi Villegas Michelle Stef Game Megan Deanna Walker LABOR STUDIES Yvette Gonzalez Atyshi Sha’Coya Waller Dinora De Jesus Herrera Spring 2016 Josue Valdivias INTERDISCIPLINARY Daniel L. Cuthbert Summa Cum Laude Teresa Vidal-camacho STUDIES Fall 2015 Shantal Orea Reyes HISTORY Breanna Noel Brooks Summer 2016 Fall 2015 Lashonda Dinese Chamberlain Irene Morales Scott Aquiles Paul Dougherty Jocelyn Jayeth Sosa Honors in the Major Wendy Arreolas Fierro Tasha Alicia Edwards Carlos Antonio Clark MUSIC Carol A. Fowler Luis Antonio Fregoso Fall 2015 Cum Laude George Louie Hernandez Shane Brian Johnson Bryan Arturo Arguello Christian Andrew Hull Honors in the Major Steven Shawn Garland Johnny C. Lewis Honors in the Major Spring 2016 Michael Malapitan Malixi Aldo Martinez Eugene Ortega-Anorve Jennifer Jean Aguirre Honors in the Major Ricardo Pastor Ashley Reihanne Barraco Spring 2016 Jasmine Rios Rachel Allison Bolling Cum Laude Emily Chea Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Dominic Anthony Bowden Honors in the Major Michael Rush-Paul D’Aleo Peggy A. Carloss Ashley Rene White Daniel Antonio Gutierrez Roxana Elizabeth Cuellar Spring 2016 Devan Chez Le Blanc Daniel L. Cuthbert Cum Laude Jasmin Mercedes Arellano Summa Cum Laude Tamer Ezz Maamoun, I Araceli Avalos Linda Bernie Davis Charles Edward Morris Marco Antonio Carrera Jaime Lee Esquivel Alberto Cendejas Summa Cum Laude Siray Ronta Rodgers Wendy Guadalupe Chavez Marcelina A. Garcia Daisy Catalina Santos Cum Laude Kyera D. Chevers Magna Cum Laude Naomi Elizabeth Guerrero Jodi L. Timms Nicholas Lee Earhart Cum Laude Andrew J. Fleming Veronica Marie Guzman Matthew Bryan Gilbody Milton Sigfredo Huezo, Sr. Summer 2016 Givanie Guzman Brittany Marie Keele Ashira Jennilee Mejia
58 NEGOTIATION, Jasmin Herrera Cadenas Matthew Darius Shorten CONFLICT RESOLUTION Dulce Selene Kubota Cum Laude AND PEACEBUILDING Ana Luisa Lopez Summer 2016 Fall 2015 Anahi Lopez Acevedo Anissa Aevan Nilanni Gilbert William Lahai Fahnbulleh Alejandra Martin Athlete Scholar Magna Cum Laude Adriana Gehr Megan Janet Stewart Magna Cum Laude Alexis Ester Martin Honors in the Major Cristina Morales MASTER OF ARTS Sean Daniel Rodriguez Magna Cum Laude Gerardo Ramirez, Jr. ARTS AND HUMANITIES Spring 2016 Nazaret Ramirez Fall 2015 Rubi Lagunas Jennifer M. Reyes Elise Marie Caloca John Anthony Lira Eric A. Rodas Diego P. Hoil Cetina Linda Lomeli Katty Alondra Rojas Cabrera Jan Pequeno Stephanie Octavia Metoyer Alfredo Rubalcava Athlete Scholar Cum Laude Spring 2016 Diego Martin Prechtel Lluvia Beatriz Valdez-Ramirez Cassandra J. Fritzel Arturo Suarez Armando Villalpando Germani Tyre Manning Rita Elizabeth Wright Megan Marie Wood Peter Alexander McArthur, Jr. PHILOSOPHY Summer 2016 ENGLISH Fall 2015 Lorena DeCorzo David Garcia Fall 2015 Jesse J. Sanders Maria Jose Quevedo Miguel Aguilar Spring 2016 Mayra Teresa Aguilera Patrick Ayala-Garcia SPECIAL MAJOR Manal Awadallah Aljuaid Cesar A. Guardado-Marin Spring 2016 Tariq Nasser Alkhuriji Stephanie Ann Hutzler Angel Ricardo Pinedo Intisar Sabah H. Alshammari Ji Hoon Kim Cum Laude Tahani Fahad Alsharikh Magna Cum Laude Toumic Asatorrian Richard Scott Lee THEATRE ARTS Javier Cossio Fall 2015 Raul Martinez SPANISH Jessica Coronado Evan Hudson Ruiz Fall 2015 Honors in the Major Kai Neylane Sanders Hector Munoz Patrick Franklin Quinn Michelle Beatrice Weiss Chandia CO Ojeda-Luque R’Reauna Suray Tansiel Spring 2016 Lissete Rivera Honors in the Major Spring 2016 Rian Dwan Acklin Audrey Antoniette Edwards Grace Alcomendas Spring 2016 Athlete Scholar Fatimah Fawaz Alharbi Reyna Evelyn Acevedo Sherrelle Angela Filimoehala Fahad Ali N. Alshehri, Sr. Jose Eduardo Alvarenga Byronique Sherica Goodes Reem Talal Atallah Alan Alberto Barrera Denise Patricia Guevara Livia Valeria Bongiovanni Teresa Castaneda Jasmine Lashon Heard Ruth E. Brown Gloria Maria Colindres Magna Cum Laude Marisol Campos Samuel Contreras-Chitiva Katelyn Caroline ONeill Richard Mark Cobabe, Jr. Mirelia Delgadillo Tabitha A. Paez Hector Diaz Viviana Madai Flores Magna Cum Laude Kristina Ashley Guevarra Gloria Gonzalez Jessica Noemi Perez Amber Natalie Luna Reyna Juliana Guzman Lannette Rose Perez Paul Stanley Reyburn Sonia Hernandez Alia Sarah Reyna Jennifer Romo
59 Salvatore Dinko Russo John Jay Wenner Carrie R. Stephens Melissa Ann Wonnacott Summer 2016 Spring 2016 Ebenezer Akomeah Leo Richard Barrera Dustin Allen Johnston Erwin Dionisio Donato Christine Carol Walker Patsy Ann Durfey Melissa Lynne Williams Tonya Elaine Durrell Dawne Elizabeth Elliott HUMANITIES Nikki Gundry Spring 2016 Iran Guzman Javier Garcia Mark Alan Hylland Patricia Sky Gatlin Cory Loren James Kimberly Dianne Potter Mahoganie Jewel LaFranks Alissa Louise Lonnquist INTERDISCIPLINARY Kevin W. Neal STUDIES Athlete Scholar Douglas Eugene Orr Fall 2015 Jason Pearce Dianne Williams Robert Wallace Peck Spring 2016 Jennifer Reed Khaleah Katrell Bradshaw Mariaelena Rendon Gayle Leonard Steven Drew Roman Jason Mark Schenker Summer 2016 Lee W. Stotts Matthew Hart Kathryn Bushman Turk Rosemarie Molina Dawnett Margery Walker NEGOTIATION, Danielle Nicole Wilson CONFLICT RESOLUTION Natalie Woodson AND PEACEBUILDING Summer 2016 Fall 2015 Martin Kyle Murillo Aimee Anchulee Bramble Gennifer Lynne Wecker Mareike Buescher Shawn Cox Shamar Rene Edwards Cassandra Margarette Estrada Lorril Gammon Fong-Jean Linda Diane Goldsbrough Kamal Pasha Hamdy Chauncei Elaan Johnson Ebonee A. Moore Tyler Allen Nelson Danielle Nicole Newman Dennis Quijadas Raymond Regalado Rhea Lavette Settles Brent Everett Smith Mark Jason Velasco Brenda Alcaraz Villa
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION • COLLEGE OF EXTENDED AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL AND EXTENDED OF COLLEGE • EDUCATION OF COLLEGE 61 PLATFORM PARTY
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF EXTENDED AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
KEYNOTE SPEAKER Dr. Arturo Delgado Superintendent of Schools, Los Angeles County Ofce of Education
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS Dr. Willie J. Hagan President
Dr. Ellen Junn Dr. John Davis Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs Dean, College of Education
Ms. Carrie Stewart Mr. Kim McNutt Vice President, University Advancement Dean, College of Extended and International Education
Dr. James Hill Dr. William Franklin Chair, Academic Senate, and Professor, Anthropology Vice President, Student Afairs
Mr. Robert Fenning Mr. Jordan Sylvestre Vice President, Administration and Finance President, Associated Students, Inc.
Dr. Gitanjali Kaul Dr. Jef Sapp Interim Vice Provost, Academic Afairs Professor, Teacher Education Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Dr. Joseph Wen Activity Award Recipient Dean, College of Business Administration and Public Policy Dr. Rod Hay Dean, College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences Dr. Mitch Avila Dean, College of Arts and Humanities Dr. Gary Sayed Dean, College of Health, Human Services and Nursing Ms. Stephanie Sterling Brasley Dean, University Library Mr. Chris Manriquez Vice President, Information Technology Dr. Dorota Huizinga Dean, Graduate Studies Dr. Patricia Kalayjian Dean, Undergraduate Studies Dr. Gary Rhodes Associate Dean, College of Extended Dr. Glenn DeVoogd and International Education Associate Dean, College of Education
Dr. Lynda Wilson Dr. Bridget Driscoll Associate Dean, College of Extended Interim Associate Vice President, and International Education University Academic Advising
62 THE PROGRAM
MUSICAL SELECTION CSU Dominguez Hills Wind Ensemble Greg Robinson, Conductor and Director
CALL TO ORDER Dr. John Davis Dean, College of Education
PROCESSIONAL Dr. John Davis Dean, College of Education
Faculty and Members of the Class of 2016 Te Platform Party
PRESENTATION OF COLORS CSU Dominguez Hills ROTC Color Guard
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Mr. Perry Hays Music Education
WELCOME Dr. John Davis Dean, College of Education
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS Dr. Willie J. Hagan President
GREETINGS ON BEHALF OF THE FACULTY Dr. James Hill Chair, Academic Senate, and Professor, Anthropology
GREETINGS ON BEHALF OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC. Mr. Jordan Sylvestre President, Associated Students, Inc.
INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS Dr. Willie J. Hagan President
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Dr. Arturo Delgado Superintendent of Schools, Los Angeles County Ofce of Education
63 RECOGNITION AND HOODING MASTER OF ARTS AND MASTER OF SCIENCE CANDIDATES Dr. Ellen Junn Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs
RECOGNITION OF HONORS RECIPIENTS Dr. Ellen Junn Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs
RECOGNITION OF BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE CANDIDATES Dr. Ellen Junn Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs
PRESENTATION OF THE MASTER AND BACHELOR CANDIDATES Dr. Ellen Junn Provost and Vice President, Academic Afairs
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Dr. Willie J. Hagan President
ALUMNI PINNING CEREMONY Mr. Jose Solache (B.A. ’06, Liberal Studies) Interim CEO, Oldtimers Foundation
RECESSIONAL Te Platform Party Faculty and Members of the Class of 2016
You are invited to join faculty and graduates at an informal reception immediately following the ceremony in Parking Lot 17. Guests are requested to remain seated during the processional and recessional.
64 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
ARTURO DELGADO, ED.D.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, LOS ANGELES COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Arturo Delgado, Ed.D., was appointed Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools by the Board of Supervisors in 2011, designating him as the top education leader of the nation’s most populous and diverse county. As county superintendent, he is responsible for ensuring the fnancial and academic stability of 80 K-12 school districts, which serve more than 2 million preschool and school-age children.
Previously superintendent of the San Bernardino City Unifed School District for 12 years, Delgado now serves as chief executive ofcer for the Los Angeles County Ofce of Education (LACOE), and as secretary to the County Board of Education. Among his top priorities is to improve educational programs and opportunities provided by LACOE to youth detained in the county’s juvenile detention facilities.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Delgado began his education career more than 33 years ago as a bilingual teacher in the Baldwin Park and Rowland Unifed School Districts. He has received numerous awards for institutional and community leadership, including Educator of the Year by Hispanic Heritage Magazine.
Delgado earned his Doctor of Education in educational administration from the University of La Verne, and Master of Arts in educational administration and Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies from California State University, Los Angeles.
65 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS Courtney Nicole Madison Jessica Allene Bartman Cum Laude Michelle Yvette Bolden Honors in the Major LIBERAL STUDIES Dwain Derrick Brazil, II Samantha Anita Jo Mastin Fall 2015 Honors in the Major Giselle Brito Andrea Buenrostro Maria del Refugio Almaraz Dedrie Kay Mckinney Sonji Bullett Tania Carolina Alvayero Elvia Mendoza Jocelyn Bustamante Cum Laude Adriana Navarro Honors in the Major Cum Laude Kenneth Earl Leal Cabillan Maricruz Armenta Honors in the Major Kathleen Joanne Campbell Summa Cum Laude Ruby Noriega Tania Carlina Carlin Honors in the Major Honors in the Major Summa Cum Laude Natalie Jocelyn Baker Akeem A. Ogunade Annette Nicole Carrillo Cum Laude Honors in the Major Norma Reyes Nicole Katherine Clarke Cum Laude Stefania Claudia Cilloniz Leticia Rivera Diana Contreras Claudia Angelica Collazo Stephanie Rodarte Honors in the Major Christine Marie Romero Taylor Christine Covert Jacqueline Cornejo Maria Karina Sanchez-Ledezma Darlene Melanie Coxaj Honors in the Major Wendy Maria Trane William Aaron Cuevas Christine A. Cruz Cum Laude Daniel Delangel Loreen Davila Honors in the Major Ana Margarita Diaz Diane Delgado Rubicela Torres Ruby Roxana Escobar Summa Cum Laude Hemaima Jane Dill Honors in the Major Lidia Margarita Flores Cum Laude Sonia M. Flores Honors in the Major Karen Uribe Areli Galvez Julie Ann Douglas Denise Valle Michelle Ann Gandy Honors in the Major Angela Cinthya Vasquez Brianda Garcia Taleeda Michelle Fleming-Atkins Joanna Jeanette Vasquez Summa Cum Laude America Angeles Gomez Lara Beth Williams Carmen Rejon Gomez Ariana Isabel Gomez Spring 2016 Ian Nathan Goodlett Jennifer Gomez-Nevarez Madonna Nady Abdalla Tyler Dominique Hall Erika Gonzalez Cynthia Michelle Acosta Magna Cum Laude Yesenia Guadalupe Gonzalez Summa Cum Laude Breanna Renae Haynes Abigail Liliana Gutierrez Presidential Scholar Jessica Hernandez Shelby Rae Hall Idalia Guadalupe Acosta Cum Laude Honors in the Major Chantal U. Adams Ana Alicia Herrera Betty-Trinh Ho Eric Frank Adolphus Cum Laude Delores Ihuoma Ihejirika Gabriela Agredano Mayra Elizabeth Hinojos Angelique Elizabeth Jeans Olga Maria Aguilar Desiree Dawn Jenkins Ashley Kristin Jordan Valeria Alcaraz Judy Magaly Juarez Fuertes Ennisha Fetuao Kyles Jessica Elizabeth Alvarado Luis Lara Athlete Scholar Laura Marisol Alvarado Christine Lowe Larsen Crystal Veronica Leon Cum Laude Rosario A. Arellano Honors in the Major Stephanie Lizarraga Elizabeth Rodriguez Avveduto Melissa Lynn Lloyd Magna Cum Laude Amelia Yahaira Lopez Honors in the Major Maliki Yaumd-d-dium Bahar Christina Irene Loza Raquel Maria Losoya Yesenia Madrigal Honors in the Major Natalia Balestra Magna Cum Laude
66 Joshua Heath Mageno Jasmine Soriano Tara Elizabeth Enos Kadesha Latrice Martin Magna Cum Laude Hebah Hamid Fatani Gabriela Martinez Lisette Soto Pablo A. Flores Cum Laude Nancy Soto Jose Garcia Kimberly A. Mauss Esperanza Torres Lindsay Garcia Susan Marie Melnick Leila S. Turner Deicy Guadalupe Gaytan Summa Cum Laude Maritza Yadira Valdez Claudia Gonzalez Michelle Mendez Danielle Canaway Van Natta Charly Omar Guevara Athlete Scholar Cum Laude Ronald Haynes Araceli Mendez Franco Jackeline Elizabeth Vasquez Claudia Hernandez Nathaly Guadalupe Meza Yadira Villalobos Mojica Sandy Huynh Brianna Michelle Mitchell Destinee Renee Villanueva Ashton Brooke Larson Kristen La Vontay Mitchell Marilu Zambrano Gan Luong Alyssa Lynn Mohr Summer 2016 Sonia Elizabeth Magallon Alexandra Elise Mootry Athlete Scholar Heydy Domenica Alfaro Jody Walton Mahler Elizabeth Sarai Moran Jessica Andrade Jose A. Manzano Summa Cum Laude Ramiro Armenta Maria De Jesus Medrano Kathy Lee Morris Michael Briones Cynthia Mendoza Summa Cum Laude Robert Romulus Jackson Ruth Jovelina Menendez Christina Marie Mundt Shantenee Keesha Jones Damien N. Monroe Cum Laude Robert Huezo Palomo Carla Moreno Ingrid Navas Tanayshua Mischelle Sterling Heather Marie Morlock Anna Ngoc Nguyen Bianka Marie Vega Nadia Ruthy Najera Marquita Renae Noel-Price Kristy Trang Phan Amanda Marie Olsen MASTER OF ARTS Anthony Leon Poole Joel Orozco Lopez Poul Ashley Prip Erika Ortega EDUCATION Rebecca Janine Rincon Yesenia Ortiz Summer 2015 Jamie Carina Sanchez Maribel Osorio Flores Scott Mariano Indelizza Zohelett Sarmiento Domonique Nicole Payan M.A. Tesis of the Year Award Patrick Garth Sherwood Vanessa Quintana Dorla Icenie Smith Juliana Ramirez Fall 2015 Beatriz Milagritos Soto Rubi Ramirez Hana Hamad Albelihees Magna Cum Laude Razan Saleh Almoneef Yanet Colin Suarez Christina Esteves Rivad Salvador Alvarez Jantammy Vargas Ana Elizabeth Rodriguez Alya Hassan Alwaqdani Anna Cristina Vasquez Beverly Katarina Trinidad Rodriguez Almaha Saad Alyabis Maria Elva Warren Cum Laude Irene Atristain Maurice John Washington Melissa Rodriguez Elizabeth Barajas Travis Dean Wheaton Sorayda Michelle Romero Robyn Lynn Benjamin Spring 2016 Carla Gabriela Romero Hermosillo Gardenia Adriana Castro Crystal Skye Alcala Ixchel M. Ruiz Lisa D. Collins Sarah Alkhaldi Steve J. Schneir Joe Cortez Ibtihaj Nassir Alqahtani Jessica Susan Shetler Maria Guadalupe Covarrubias Muna Saleh Alshammari Lucila Sibrian Mitchell John Dabo, III Deena Abdel Hadi Alsuhaimi Tierney Anisse Smith Mia Nat’e Davis Jenan Alsuhaimi Cum Laude Leonardo P. Delgado Roberto A. Auchterlonie Elizabeth Som
67 Isabel Georgina Baeza Sarah Elise Molina Teresa Strickland Bomer Adel Ali Ben-Chaira Jim Andrew Monroe Kiana Denise Brede Laura Blanco Adim Macnadebai Morales Heather H. Brown Lachina T. Brooks Blanca L. Morales-Gonzalez Esther Marie Campbell Adrianna Marie Caringal Malika Morris Haydee Virginia Campero Samantha Reyes Cepeda Alfredo Munguia Marisa June Caple Vanessa D. Cervantes Jenel Jacqueline Nia Jose Antonio Casillas Eesha Chhabria Senian Armiel Norman Aaron Chau Monica Contreras Malikah Rubia Nu-Man Chinyem Chukwura Angel Miguel Cristales Stephanie Anne Oliver Gilberto Del Rio Francis Obilor Dibia Manuel Orozco, Jr. Taleen Dersaroian Aundrea Nicole Farley Sandy J. Palacio Evelyn K. Diaz Cruz Lydia Guadalupe Fernandez Natalie Rose Parra Lloyd Alan Dunn Christina Ann Fintikakis Luis Humberto Perez Patricia Alexandra Flores Bridget Lynn Fredrickson Hortencia Piceno Lori Denean Foskey Blanca Pamela Gamez Dulce P. Ramirez Andrea Lynn Fulton Cecilia Garcia Norma Angelica Ramirez-Lopez Nicole Marie Gant Samuel Garcia Esther Ramirios Brenda Patricia Garcia Zaida Lorena Garcia Ruby Ramos Kelly Joy Gomez Olanike O. Gbotosho Amaris Gabriela Ransom Rudy Gomez Jennifer Gonzalez Andrew A. Rivera Jennifer Marie Guerreva Grecia Yadira Gonzalez De Mata Stacy Anne Robbins Jason Gutierrez Amy Elizabeth Green Sonia Francine Robles Claudia Huesca Shiniqua Green Irma Y. Rodriguez Vanessa Jimenez Kandis Elise Hamblet Fernando Romero Julie Jiw Claudia Hernandez Nancy Ruiz Qiana L. King Yesenia Hernandez Yolanda Renice Scott Rachel L. Lelea Alina Ivania Herrera-Gonzalez Adrian Christopher Shaw Shon Lindsey Linda Askjaer Jensen Celia Ashley Shelley Gabriela Marquez David William Johns Naomi Anne Shibley Jean Marie McGlaughlin Blatter LaKisha LaVette Johnson Nicole Lasha’ Sims Aimee Mendoza Utopia Treasure Kates Carla Anika Smith Wendy Yajaira Monroy Shannon J. Kirk Andrea Tornton Jennifer Samantha Naggar Yolanda Kol Latanya D. Tolan Marie Fe Andrada Nonato Lisa M. Kravetz Andrea Joelle Van Dunk Patricia E. Northington Danielle Lara Tanh Vu Christopher A. Peer Shauntrell L. Leaks Chrystal Elizabeth Wise Aurora Pimentel Karin Eliza Lopez Ruben Antonio Pivaral Summer 2016 Claire Cross Lueders Tamara Michelle Quinn Jessica Aguilar Heber Alberto Marquez Maria Jesus Ramirez Maram Mubarak Aldossary Leticia Martinez Zeidy M. Revolorio Jose Hernan Alvarenga, Jr. Nicole Christine McMahon Leticia Rodriguez Nancy Amezcua James M. Meade Mayra Rodriguez Celia Arellano Matthew Nicholas Medrano Claudia Marcial Ruiz Geraldina Ydida Barillas Elena Maria Melendez Talar Tina Samuelian Leticia Barrera Wendy Marisol Mencos Chicas Rocio Gonzalez Santillan Anthony Oscar Berkenkamp Muralles Berenice Mendoza Jessica Eileen Scott
68 Vanessa Rose Sinde Mariana Lopez Susan Beth Spillane Matthew Lee Maxon Anton Adam Striegl Melissa A. Mcleish Sheila L. Tomas Marquletha S. Meadows Josefna Elizabeth Torres Elizabeth Tolulope Nwani Adrian Uribe Aderonke Feyisayo Ofli Darla Vance Mayra Rodriguez Adriana Esmeralda Veliz Francisco Javier Ruiz Marina Vergara Joyce Akiko Sato Alma Hisela Vidal Matthew Jordan Smith Lourdes Villasenor Olga Stavro Aquyla Q. Walker Homa Tabrizi Erica J. Washington Yesica Konz Wheeler Robin Lee Webb Andrew Panaligan Whitt Ecevit Yilmaz Summer 2016 Sandra Zaca Amanda Atwood SPECIAL EDUCATION Tawny A. Bradley Tara Carnes Fall 2015 Lauren Jamie Dillard Kharizma Bryant Michelle Leigh Frain Joe Cortez Angela Adaku Nadozie Indira Ortiz Karen Bourgeois Nettles Dana Alison Sterling Bianca Tiara Petrinec Spring 2016 Courtney Elisabeth Redfern Denise R. Alfrey Torie Kayle Takaki Fe Marie Agulto Alindada Stacey Jane Vanosse Roxana Arevalo Joanne L. Balderas Karen E. Barrera Clayton Marshall Blakney Laura Leigh Boppell Peter Allan Brown Maria Erica Carranza Crystal L. Clark Karen Marie Findlay Kerri Louise Green
69 COLLEGE OF EXTENDED AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Meredith Grace McGrady Simmons Spring 2016 Judy Ellen Sklar Tope Akintunji QUALITY ASSURANCE Reese Eldon Stansberry, Jr. Lance C. Brock Fall 2015 Robert Samuel Stevenson Crystal Collinsworth Kayla Alexandria Lynch Sarah Jamila Stevenson Naomi Hannah Crawford Casey Walker Swenson Robin Ann Crotts Spring 2016 Mindy Elaine Warick Robert Sean Davies Steve A. Campbell Carole Warner-Braun Patricia Deleon Sergio Martin Luevano, Jr. Donna Marie Dyer Arielle Dominique McGinnis Summer 2016 Charles Elliott Cum Laude Eric Allaman Felicia Liaini Gross Lievmar S. Zeledon Noelle Patrice Cablay Philip Edwards Susan J. Hapner Summer 2016 Jesse Harris Khien Hoang Joseph G. Ciprian, V Laura A. Hatfeld Linda Laim James Cullins Janice Lee Keene Tina Jessica Loarte-Rodriguez Indira MacKenzie Paul Douglas Keene Angela P. McMillian Bradford Jay Wiksten Jason Todd Macy Tracy A. Morrison Khoi N. Nguyen MASTER OF ARTS Steven M. Malloris Charles Edward Markham, III James Douglas Patch Mayur Dhirajkumar Patel HUMANITIES Andrea Kristine Velsor Debra Watson Kolawole Aramide Quadri Fall 2015 Audwin Wilkinson Kimber Ls Ramos Jennifer Nikita Cooley Victor Ruiz Jill F. Dragif MASTER OF SCIENCE Diana Elizabeth Salazar Troy A. Hammond Elizabeth A. Smith Julia Katherine Hinson QUALITY ASSURANCE Susan Janet Spillane Melvin Jacobson Fall 2015 Sharon Ann Stevens Michael Sergei Mahoney Andranik Aykazyan Afe S. Tamuno-Koko Lilit Maia Malintsyan Laura Lyn Cook Emmanuel Valenzuela Marius D. Manci Sheryl Finley Shelly Whalon Alissa Deeanne Morrow Julie Ann Freymuth Ayman Zaki Casey Alexander Robertson John E. Gray Summer 2016 Paul Victor Shantic Joseph E. Kenol Autumn Alexander Skeen Lewana C. Allen Miles Garth Kotchevar Cheri Lynn Wilke Dai Phuong Dam Renu Krishnan Craig Hamilton Spring 2016 Margaret Niles Kwoka Shakeela Hashmi Stefani Lucia Baez Ivette Larralde-Valdes Mirasol Conde Herron Adam R. Balic Alva S. Laulu Diane Marie Hood Aaron Moran Brown Lawrence Anthony Castro Mallari Guillermo Alonzo Monay Ivan Luvier Garcia Esther Ngoma Mapenda Melissa Maria Montalvo Chris Paul Herzberg Tracy Ilene Miller Jean Honore Mukendi Kazadi Jef William Hromadka Kazuo Miura Veronica Rodriguez Laura Lingenfelter Keith L. Otterberg Bernardo Santillan Scott Howard McDonald Geof Richard Wakefeld Damian Paul VanSickle Andrew Lee McGregor Alan Tzechen Wang Solomon Gebremeskel Zerihun Andrew Mark McLeroy Kristi Zuniga Janet Chartier Shelley
70 ACADEMIC REGALIA
Te tradition of wearing academic gowns, mortarboard caps, tassels and hoods and the carrying of the University Mace originated in Europe during the middle ages and has been an integral feature of American academic tradition since the end of the nineteenth century. Te gown is held to be an adaptation of the robe of the friar or priest; the hood, the monk’s cowl; and the mortarboard cap recalls the skull cap.
For each of the degree levels, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral, the gown sleeves indicate the degree held by the wearer. Te bachelor’s gown is a yoked, closed-front garment with long, pointed sleeves. Te master’s can be worn open or closed and has long sleeves, usually closed but slit above the elbow. Te doctoral gown has full, bell-shaped sleeves and is trimmed with velvet panels down the front and has velvet bars on each sleeve. Te color of the panels and bars is often varied to indicate the academic discipline in which the doctoral degree was earned. Te length and shape of the hood also indicate the highest degree earned by the wearer. Te color of the velvet border on any hood indicates the wearer’s feld of study.
Color is an important element of all academic ceremonies. In academics, the colors used to symbolize degrees earned and areas of study are referred to as “faculty colors.” Tey are displayed on doctor’s gowns, edgings of hoods, and tassels on caps. Te ofcial faculty colors are:
Agriculture – Maize Music – Pink Arts and Letters – White Nursing – Apricot Business, Accountancy, Commerce – Drab Oratory (Speech) – Silver Gray Dentistry – Lilac Pharmacy – Olive Green Economics – Copper Philosophy – Dark Blue Education – Light Blue Physical Education – Sage Green Engineering – Orange Public Administration – Peacock Blue Fine Arts – Brown Public Health – Salmon Pink Forestry – Russet Science – Golden Yellow Journalism – Crimson Social Work – Citron Law – Purple Teology – Scarlet Library Science – Lemon Yellow Veterinary Science – Gray Medicine – Green
71 SYMBOLS OF OFFICE
THE MACE Te University Mace is a symbol of the legal and chartered authority of the president of the university. When the mace is present, the authority of the university is present. Carrying the University Mace is an immense honor reserved for a highly distinguished faculty member.
THE PRESIDENTIAL CHAIN Te University Seal forms the centerpiece of the ceremonial chain worn by the president of the university. Nine gold medallions, each inscribed with the name and years of tenure, represent a prior president of the university and form a chain symbolizing the continuity of university traditions. A crest inscribed with the name of the current president of the university sits at the base of the chain, linking the chain of medallions to the University Seal. Te Presidential Chain was frst presented to CSU Dominguez Hills President Herbert L. Carter at the 1999 Commencement.
ALMA MATER
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS
O give us wings to fy, to spurn our night; Where, Earthbound, we aspired to don the wings of joyous fight Let friendships soar in human harmony!
Chorus: With lifted voice, uplifted voice, we dedicate to thee, Dominguez Hills, Dominguez Hills, Our love and loyalty.
Inspire the hearts of all who value truth, Let knowledge grow, let purpose bloom in lives of love and peace; Let ever human dignity increase!
Chorus: Dominguez Hills, Dominguez Hills, our University. We sing your name for all to hear, Our alma mater dear.
Music by Richard Bunger Words by Richard Bunger, Gordon Burgett, Jose Irene Jack Callan, Robert Jones, Marvin Laser, Ephriam Sando
72 GRADUATION WITH HONORS
Undergraduate students who achieve at a very high academic level graduate with honors.
Te criteria for graduation with honors are:
1. A minimum of 36 units in residence. 2. A minimum GPA of 3.40 on all units taken at California State University, Dominguez Hills. 3. A GPA on all acceptable undergraduate work of 3.40 − 3.59, cum laude; 3.60 − 3.79, magna cum laude; and 3.80 − 4.00, summa cum laude.
Students who achieve the above honors may wear an honors braid over their gown and will have the information recorded on their transcripts and diplomas.
PLEASE NOTE Every attempt has been made to include all persons deserving of recognition in this commencement program. Students listed in this program for the spring 2016 and summer 2016 semesters are candidates for graduation. Tese are tentative listings of candidates with the fnal determination of graduation to be made by the Ofce of the Registrar at the end of the appropriate term.
ALUMNI PINNING CEREMONY
To reinforce to graduates that they will forever be Toros, California State University, Dominguez Hills is starting a new commencement tradition, the Alumni Pinning Ceremony.
Te Alumni Pinning Ceremony highlights the accomplishments of CSUDH graduates while acknowledging their transition into the active Toro network of alumni. Tis exclusive afliation draws strength from “Toro Pride,” a feeling of collective energy and belonging that is critical to the growth of CSUDH’s new alumni, and the continued success of the university.
Te Toro Alumni Pin is placed on the gown of a graduate at the end of the commencement ceremony as a symbol of change. It signifes the scholarly achievements of CSUDH students, and foretells a rich and rewarding future after graduation as alumni. It is also a lasting emblem of legacy and tradition for California State University, Dominguez Hills.
ONCE A TORO. ALWAYS A TORO.
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