AdventHealth University
Commencement Calvary Orlando Church Monday, April 22, 2019 2:00 p.m.
Our Vision AdventHealth University is a leader in healthcare education, transforming the science and practice of whole-person care and developing influential professionals of uncommon compassion.
Our Mission AdventHealth University (AHU), a Seventh-day Adventist institution, specializes in the education of professionals in healthcare. Service-oriented and guided by the values of nurture, excellence, spirituality, and stewardship, the University seeks to develop leaders who will practice healthcare as a ministry.
Our Motto Developing skilled professionals who live the healing values of Christ
1 “Each and every one of us comes into the world as a child of God, brimming with unlimited potential to fulfill a unique purpose in this world. A faith-filled education helps us unlock our God-given potential and find our purpose. Education instills in us the capacity to reflect the love and care of our Creator in all we do.”
Edwin I. Hernández, PhD President
2 President’s Address to Graduates
Today is a day of endings and beginnings, all cause for celebration. As you mark your graduation from AdventHealth University, you deserve to celebrate three important milestones.
1. The successful completion of your studies. You are here today, in cap and gown, because you made the decision to advance your education, to acquire valuable skills, to work hard, to persevere. You are graduates. You are skilled health care professionals who live the healing values of Christ.
2. The transition from student to member of the AHU alumni community. With more than 7,000 AHU graduates working in health care, you are now part of an elite team of professionals working to extend the healing ministry of Christ. As you move forward, you carry the spirit and values of AHU with you. Stay connected to us, and to each other. The AHU community does not end at graduation; it transitions… and your alumni relationships will be valuable for the remainder of your career.
3. The beginning of your career as a healer, one of the highest callings on earth. You carry with you a legacy of excellence and leadership from AHU, a high bar for both competence and compassion. From this day forward, you will be in a position to contribute to the care and healing of your fellow humans…the greatest cause for celebration I can imagine.
I pray that God will bless each and every one of you with His healing grace: your hands, your heads, and your hearts. May you do both great and good things in His name.
Edwin I. Hernández, PhD President
3 Commencement
Prelude All My Hope on God Is Founded Michael Burkhardt
Processional Trumpet Tune in G Jeremy Bankson Faculty
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 Sir Edward Elgar Graduates
Triumphant March Thomas Bliss President’s Party
Scripture Matthew 16:13 – 16, NIV Binsey Babu, Department of Physician Assistant
Invocation Christian Hendricks, Department of Nursing
Musical Interlude
Welcome Dr. Edwin Hernández, President
Musical Selection The Prayer David Foster, Carole Sager, Alberto Testa, and Tony Renis Katherine Drexler Conley, Soprano Vocalist Jeremy Pastor, Violinist Dr. Connie Rittenhouse Drexler, Piano Accompanist
Distinguished Service Award Dr. Len Archer, Vice-President for Academic Administration
4 Commencement Address Three Life Questions Terry Shaw President and Chief Executive Officer for AdventHealth Class Response
Michelina Richardson, Department of Physical Therapy
Conferring of Degrees Dr. Edwin Hernández, President
Presentation of Degree Candidates Dr. Sandra Dunbar, Provost
(Please hold applause until all diplomas have been presented.)
President’s Charge Dr. Edwin Hernández, President
Welcome to the Alumni Association Dawn Creft, Director, Alumni Relations
“The Song of AHU”
Benediction Kenneth Luk, Department of Nurse Anesthesia
Recessional March of the Priests Felix Mendelssohn
Postlude Festive Trumpet Tune David German
Linda van Niekerk, Organ
Please refrain from applause until all degrees are conferred. We thank you for not using flash or lighted video equipment during the commencement program. Please remain seated during the Recessional.
5 The Song of AHU
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6 Graduation Day Event Guide for Guests
Thank you for being present to support AHU graduates and celebrate their accomplishments. To ensure an enjoyable and safe event, please follow the guidelines listed below:
• Please note that guests may not enter any areas designated for students only. After graduates enter the student areas, you will be able to rejoin your graduate after the ceremony. • Please contact an AHU Event staff member with any questions regarding wheelchair or handicap accessibility. • The processional begins at 2:00 p.m. Please plan to be seated no later than 1:45 p.m. To preserve the dignity of the ceremony, guests will not be allowed to enter or leave the sanctuary from 1:45 p.m. until the completion of the processional and invocation. • The sanctuary doors will reopen after the invocation is finished. Guests will be allowed to enter the designated area in the back of the sanctuary so as not to disrupt the program. • Please silence all electronic devices (e.g..: cellular phones, iPods, tablets, etc). • Please do not move into the aisle during the ceremony. • A professional photo will be taken of each student. Please remain seated.
After the ceremony:
• Remain seated until all students have left the sanctuary and await dismissal by the ushers. • Follow the directions given by the Event or Security Staff. • Please take care not to block the passageways or doorways; completely exit the building to meet your graduate. Kindly make arrangements to meet your graduate outside of the building and away from the doors. • Students and guests will be invited to visit with faculty members following the Commencement Ceremony. Flags will indicate the area in which each department will gather. • Celebrate your achievement! Post your graduation photos on social media with #AHUgraduate2019 and #AdventHealthU.
7 Distinguished Service Award Recipient Dr. Donald E Williams
As one of the founding leaders of Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, now AdventHealth University, Dr. Donald E. Williams has secured his place in the legacy of AHU. Dr. Williams’ 27 years of distinguished academic service at AHU can be measured in several ways. Along with the development of a forward-thinking administrative leadership team, his tenure is marked by enormous growth in enrollment, the addition of several academic and online degree programs, the establishment of a Denver campus, and innovative work advancing healthcare as ministry. With his leadership, the institution successfully completed several institutional and program accreditation cycles and matured from an associate degree-granting college to a graduate degree-granting university. Dr. Williams always led by example, actively contributing professionally, publishing and presenting academic papers, and authoring a book. As a mentor, he provided tools supporting the professional growth of faculty members through challenging seasons of transition and change. Most notable in his tenure is his reputation as a kind, thoughtful, Christian leader. Possessed with a calm demeanor, Dr. Williams is a brilliant thinker, a true friend, and most of all a man of firm moral integrity and Christianity. His wisdom and patience are characteristics admired by all, and his leadership has been one of unshakeable integrity and steady dependability. He is widely admired by his colleagues for his gifts of knowledge and dry wit, including his mastery of the well-placed pun.
Dr. Williams holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Master of Divinity from Andrews University, and a Ph.D. in Professional Counseling from Purdue University. He and his wife Merrie Lyn spent the first year of their marriage as student missionaries in New Guinea. Following his graduation from seminary, he and Merrie Lyn with their two children pastored for seven years in the Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. They spent the next eight years in Singapore where Don was campus chaplain and Bible teacher at Far Eastern Academy. Following his work at Purdue, in 1992 Don joined the fledgling Florida Hospital College, now AHU, as Chair of the Department of Pre-Professional Studies.
Working alongside Founding President David Greenlaw and Academic Dean Robert Williams, Dr. Williams assembled the first team of faculty and staff for the college. With the new school successfully launched, he continued to serve as leader of the growing faculty after joining Florida Hospital’s Graduate Medical Education faculty in 1994. He returned to Florida Hospital College in 1997 to again chair the Pre-Professional department. In 2001, Dr. Williams was named Senior Vice-president of Academic Administration and Academic Dean. After leading academic affairs through 14 years of noteworthy growth and distinction, he was named Assistant to the President for Mission in 2015. In this role, he continued to mentor faculty and staff, always generously sharing his wisdom while advancing the healthcare-as-ministry mission of AHU. After 27 years of service to AdventHealth University, Dr. Williams leaves a heritage of leadership, wisdom, and collegiality too great to capture in words, yet too meaningful to ever be forgotten. AdventHealth University formally honors Dr. Donald E. Williams for his many years of wise leadership, generous mentorship, and an immeasurable legacy of distinguished service by awarding him the AdventHealth University 2019 Distinguished Service Award.
8 Commencement Speaker Biography
Terry Shaw
Terry Shaw is president and chief executive officer for AdventHealth. In this role, he provides leadership for one of the largest faith-based health care systems in the United States. AdventHealth includes 47 hospital campuses across nine states and a continuum of integrated care that includes urgent care centers, home health, hospice, physician practices, and skilled nursing facilities. His career with AdventHealth spans more than 30 years. In that time, he has played a pivotal role in defining the organization’s vision and direction through his broad understanding and deep knowledge of health care finance, information technology, and overall operations. Prior to becoming president and CEO of the organization, he served as AdventHealth’s executive vice president, chief financial officer, and chief operations officer. Before transitioning to the corporate leadership team, he held numerous positions at the organization’s Central Florida Division – South Region (formerly Florida Hospital), including chief financial officer, senior vice president, vice president, and assistant vice president.
Terry Shaw earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Central Florida and bachelor’s degrees in accounting and computer science from Southern Adventist University. He was appointed to the Healthcare Leadership Council, a policy think tank, and serves as vice chairman of the Premier, Inc. Board of Directors. He is also a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. He actively participates in AdventHealth’s community involvement programs and several other professional and service organizations.
9 AdventHealth University Graduates
Department of Physical Therapy Doctor of Physical Therapy
Spring 2019
Austin Cesar Bermudez Juan Madrid Lopera
Lucinda Louise Jee Boers Megan Lynn McCreary
Jonathan Chase Caldwell Theresa Marie Privett
Larissa Maria Camacho Andrew Craig Rambana
Maria Camila Castillo Michelina Elizabeth Richardson
Cambria Jene Evans Christopher Richard Rivers
Kristina Marie Farron Christopher David Rosado
Douglas Garrett Fore Omar Gamalier Serrano
Samantha-June Tortal Gozo Christina Nicole Sfalanga
Chelsea Berry Hartman Anthony Donald Wilkerson
Janice Jacob Jennifer Marie Williamson
Veteran of the US Armed Services
10 Department of Healthcare Administration Executive Master of Healthcare Administration
Spring 2019
Josue Daniel Huezo Jessica Alicia Maynor
Summer 2019
Pamela Jeanne Naylor Leslie Townsend Whalley
Eileen Lynell Vega Spruill
Department of Healthcare Administration Master of Healthcare Administration
Summer 2019
Gabriella Alysha Anderson Matthew Edwin Master
Jacqueline Dones Victoria Elaine Parzygnat
Tyler James Laymon Dikesh Kiritkumar Patel
Hunter Thomas Lind Shawn Calvin Perry
Neil Aldrich Castor Lucero Oscar Santalo
Fall 2019
Gavindra Kumar Rewah
11 Department of Healthcare Administration Master of Healthcare Administration: Strategy and Innovation
Spring 2019
Jahaira Marie Barbot-Jimenez Deanne Loraine Merritt
Rachel Hope Lassel Caitlin Frances Myers
Shaquetta Ann McCloud-Petion Ramona Gay Reynolds
Yazmin Mercado Paul Michael Rodriguez
Summer 2019
Tamara Suh Adolph Sara Patricia Nichols
Ashley Rochelle Coe Yves-Rose Richard
Miranda Lynn Despenes Emmanuela Sabana Sambour
Kathy Elizabeth Fuentes Gregory Michael Springfield
Jaime Lynn Ladd Charleen Kay Thibodeaux
Tara Maria Lazlo Cynthia Archer Wesley
Danielle Catherine Manley Jordan Alan Williams
Carrie Pope McMakin
12 Department of Healthcare Administration Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
Spring 2019
Adolfina Cintron-Ortiz
Summer 2019
Samantha Naomi Estrada Shauntelle Shanay Stevenson Cum Laude Sherwin Augustus Stewart Mary Flores Talagsa Inaudi Chelsea Rae Trefethen Lavendra Rewah Magna Cum Laude
13 Department of Nurse Anesthesia Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Spring 2019
LeeAnn Jean Brown Jean Ida Morrison Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Chi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Brittany Anne Burke Jeremiah James Pastor Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Kelly Jean Clubb Cindy D. Perez Katharine Marie Conley Ashley Lauren Richichi Elizabeth Paige Gore Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Wendy Pornsy Sayavongsone Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Lisa Marie Hruby KiAnne Rachelle Smith Sun hee Kim Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Terry Lee Tokash Lance Steven Kline Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Gustavo Velazquez
Kwandi Louis-Charles Martha Georgette Velez Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Kenneth Wai-Lun Luk Jonelle Athina Brittany Weagraff Caleb David Martin Jenisha Keiana Welcome Chimene Nahomie Mathurin Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Chung-Hao Wu Chi Upsilon – STTI Member*
*Chi Upsilon - Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
14 Department of Occupational Therapy Master of Occupational Therapy
Fall 2019
Amanda Jeanne Akimenko Carlos Ordoña de los Angeles
Isabel Cristina Andújar Rodríguez Melissa Elizabeth Egan Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society Shannon Marie Gathman Nia Ashley Augustin Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society Christine Ann Gopal
Alyssa Grace Bibbee Stephanie Nicole Haddock
Kristen Lee Brower Meghan Elizabeth Hettenbach Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society Elizabeth Lannon Holberg Heather Nicole Brown Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society Kaylee Ann Holland
Elizabeth Ann Carlson Bailey Elizabeth Hulshult Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society Payton Layne Kesselring Rebecca Jane Carr Nicole Lynn Mayou Delaney Cooksey Ripple Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society
Rachel Ann Cromwell Bryn McQuade Nadeau
Alexandra Nicole Davis Andrés David Peréz, Jr.
15 Department of Occupational Therapy Master of Occupational Therapy
Fall 2019
Nashlie Pérez Abigail Katherine Reilly
Nicole Marie Polidora Kassidy Morgan Stallings Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society Amy Lynn Protheroe Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society Sharon Hope Winters Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society Annamaria Nicole Ptachick Phi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society Jessica Leigh Yauch
Anna-Kate Frances Reed
Veteran of the US Armed Services
16 Department of Occupational Therapy Certificate of Conductive Education
Spring 2019
Kristy Lynn Guetzloe Katrina Ysabel Silva Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Taryn Marie Shivers Summa Cum Laude
Department of Occupational Therapy Bachelor of Science in Conductive Education
Spring 2019
Morgan Jeanette Lea Kristy Leeann Roberts Magna Cum Laude
17 Department of Occupational Therapy Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant
Summer 2019
Antonio José Acosta Alyssa Breanne Leaf Cum Laude Cum Laude
Brittany Megan Armbrust Kyle Evan Longhofer Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Shannon Michelle Braessler Asha Tiakendra Neal Cum Laude Cum Laude
Annalisa Brawdy Lorbert Jan Duriquez Parrento Cum Laude Cum Laude
Amanda Waleska Coggins Kailey Nicole Peterson Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Jamie Nichole Cuddy Priyanna Pearl Pilli
Marnie Danielle D’Agostino Martina Seitz Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude
Ethan Martin Horne Adrianna Marylouise Shingleton
Tiffany Holly James Nicole Joan Torres Pabon Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Lorbert Jan Parreño Henry Toussaint Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Veteran of the US Armed Services
18 Department of Physician Assistant Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Summer 2019
Binsey Chrisey Babu Melissa Molina
Amna Bakali LaToya Maritza Navarrete
Chardé BreAnn Blocker Morgan Elizabeth Pearsall
Alexandra Whitney Campbell Rodrigo Perez
Tabitha Castrillon Sundus Shoaib Rahman
Francisco Thor Fiol Alexis Danielle Rhoden
Justin Mark Fojo Madison Lynne Sadler
Angela Michele Godfrey Travis Coleman Satterfield
Alexander Philip Iuliano Trina Renee Seerup
Ashley Dawn Jarriel Katherine Mary VanHove
Cristina Marie Lago Jasmine Nida Warris
Tyeshia Shecree Massey
19 Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
Spring 2019
Paola Wendy Fernandez Kevin Andrew Rosendo Cum Laude Cascyndia Sibert Christina Khomatie Guman Diana Alejandra Ventura Amanda Nicole Ruth Johnson Magna Cum Laude Newman Civic Fellow Brian Mills Summa Cum Laude Brittany Lynn Walker
Summer 2019
Vaughn Coley Genesis Marie Ortiz
Evgenia Kroitor Daniel Manuel Peña Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Alyssa Danielle Luna Crystal Alexanderia Renderos
Michael David Mistretta Carl-EL Jonathan Semerzier Cum Laude
20 Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Spring 2019
Joseph Michael Anderson Melissa Leigh Markley Cum Laude Yenisleidys Duarte Mesa Cum Laude Keyla Rivera Magna Cum Laude Charles Sebastian Farrell
Summer 2019
Melody Khadijah Assaye Junia Louis-Pierre Magna Cum Laude Genesis Marie Ortiz Lithette Marlyn Diaz Shaquira Robles Said Farhate Cum Laude Cum Laude Jasia Chanyl Shillingford Maricela Isabel Henlon Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Morgan Towells Yolanda Jones
21 Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences Associate of Science in Health Sciences
Spring 2019
Janine Orana LaTocha Lori Ann Ratto
Leira Parades Magna Cum Laude
Summer 2019
Dannika Erzulia Celus Danina Nicole Nieves
22 Department of Imaging Sciences Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Summer 2018
Michelle Jessica Pagań Cum Laude
Spring 2019
Kerii Dailey Cum Laude
Summer 2019
Jonathan Andrew Brumfield Salimatu Kaka Musa
Lynne Frances Dusseault Yesenia Sanchez Cum Laude Jessica Marie Squicciarini Jessica Elaine Miller Magna Cum Laude Leigh Urich Tully
*Florida Alpha Chi Omega Chapter of Lambda Nu Honor Society
23 Department of Imaging Sciences Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Spring 2019
Bibi Salma Ali Jacqueline Yvonne Granados Cum Laude Jessica Marie Hernandez Jordan Manuel Bornstein Summa Cum Laude Makailee Erin Mausling Lambda Nu Honor Society* Cum Laude
Brooke Elizabeth Boucher Ashley Elizabeth McCreesh
Aspen Suzanne Burke Yinoshka Morales Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Lambda Nu Honor Society* Lambda Nu Honor Society* Terry L. Cooper Salimatu Kaka Musa Doreen Nascimento Daluz Cum Laude
Haley Marie Davison Anthea Briton Palmer Cum Laude Cum Laude Lambda Nu Honor Society* Shaquira Robles Yenisleidys Duarte Mura Cum Laude Idaliz Ruiz
Mark Benjamin Erstling Sierra Nicole Satmaria Summa Cum Laude Lambda Nu Honor Society* Kerissa Maria Scott Cum Laude Melyssa Dawn Fitzpatrick Whitney Van Zyl Alexis Sherie Fryson Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Lambda Nu Honor Society*
*Florida Alpha Chi Omega Chapter of Lambda Nu Honor Society
24 Department of Imaging Sciences Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Spring 2019
Kendall Elaine Dallio Pretecia Latice McEaddy Cum Laude Cum Laude Lambda Nu Honor Society* Lambda Nu Honor Society*
Wendy Leidy Feliz Reyes Sarah Ruth Lynn Painter
Mayra Alejandra Flores Japhet Rivera Berrios Magna Cum Laude Lambda Nu Honor Society* Douglas Mark Ross Nuclear Medicine Award of Excellence Cum Laude Lambda Nu Honor Society* Sergio Alejandro Johnston Weston Taylor Spangler
*Florida Alpha Chi Omega Chapter of Lambda Nu Honor Society Veteran of the US Armed Services
25 Department of Imaging Sciences Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
Spring 2019
Michelle Antionette Anderson Hetal Patel
Alexander Robert Buhrow Kasey Nicole Renuart Cum Laude Jennifer Dawn Fowler Robert Elijah Vart Frances Carol Johnson Michelle Mae Vidal Samantha Mae Johnson Melissa Rose Weisel Ekaterina Yordanova Leshkova Patrick Tyler Williams Jerry Kurian Mathew Cum Laude
Jessica Lynette Nadal Mary Lynn Willkom Cum Laude Cum Laude
Trudy Denise Parker
26 Department of Imaging Sciences Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
Summer 2019
Roberto J. Cofresi Lisa Marie Humphrey
Michael Todd Crocker Amy Lynn Joyce Cum Laude Lauren Elizabeth Kazazian Harold Dien, Jr. Cathy Daniella Logan Kara DiNicola JeanPierre Lucien Julie Lynn Ferreira Peterson Cum Laude Kelsey Lynne Meeks
Christopher Fuller Shelby Kathleen Moore Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Danielle Marie Goeckner Nicole Nella Sofranac Cum Laude Marie Lynn Harweger Youmbe Le’Che Tesfa-Ford Sarah Williams Hill Magna Cum Laude
Stephen Jay Holloway Roxanne Rea Tryba
27 Department of Imaging Sciences Associate of Science in Radiologic Sciences
Spring 2019
Melissa Danielle Ball Eljonai Jean-Baptiste
Marissa Dawn Ballard Leslie H. Lim
Julia Rachel Bohmer Janelly Rosario Magna Cum Laude Lambda Nu Honor Society* Amanda Mariah Rueda Cum Laude Jaydn Alia Chaparro Lambda Nu Honor Society* Cum Laude Laleh Shamskolahi Ashley Josephine Dixon Shiva Ukaran Sohan Patricia Thuy Duyen Do Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Lambda Nu Honor Society* Payton Morgan Corrine Sosa O’Mahoney
Eilanie C. Espinal Marisela Carolina Sotillo Bello Cum Laude Lambda Nu Honor Society* Kelly Lorraine Stratton JRCERT Certificate of Excellence Award Cum Laude Lambda Nu Honor Society* Tiffany Marie Fosnow
Jon Aaron Gunn Cum Laude Lambda Nu Honor Society*
*Florida Alpha Chi Omega Chapter of Lambda Nu Honor Society
28 Department of Imaging Sciences Associate of Science in Radiologic Sciences
Spring 2019
Danielle Leigh Thrift Sophia Vizza Cum Laude Ingrid Nicole Valencia Lambda Nu Honor Society* Cum Laude Hai TruOng Vu Hector Gabriel Velazquez Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Lambda Nu Honor Society* Lambda Nu Honor Society*
Summer 2019
Emanuel Isaac Luciano
Department of Imaging Sciences Certificate of Computed Tomography
Spring 2019
Jessica R. Eller
*Florida Alpha Chi Omega Chapter of Lambda Nu Honor Society
29 Department of Imaging Sciences Certificate of Computed Tomography
Summer 2019
Jonel JeanPierre
Department of Imaging Sciences Certificate of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Spring 2019
Vanessa Lynn Gaston Joselyn Walterskirchen Cum Laude Oscar Gerardo Toro
Department of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing – RN to BSN
Summer 2018
Luana Pereira Meskauskas Summa Cum Laude Nursing Honors
30 Department of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing – RN to BSN
Fall 2018
Cindy Ann Bloom Juana Maria Morales Cum Laude Nursing Honors
Spring 2019
Esperanza Yluminada Ciprian Castillo Cynthia Rooney Cum Laude Jan Katherine Curnow Summa Cum Laude Regina Maria Saglibene Nursing Honors Anthony Suarez Sasha-Kay Shantelle Faulknor Cum Laude Nursing Honors Anita Marie Hoffman Melissa Marie Suarez Melissa Ann Lovemore-Wright Cum Laude Nursing Honors Julie Mary Micari Magna Cum Laude Heather Wheeler Nursing Honors Cum Laude Nursing Honors Rhonda Vernel Perry Cum Laude Penny Ann Wroblewski Magna Cum Laude David Arturo Quintero Nursing Honors Summa Cum Laude Nursing Honors
31 Department of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing – RN to BSN
Summer 2019
Kyle James Ahler Amanda Kay King Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Yiselle Gonzalez Bryan Malin Morales Cum Laude Marcie Heather Pegg Rachel Lynne Coffey Cum Laude Cum Laude Danielle Renee Reyes Jayna Marie Cruz Cum Laude Nicole Robinson Cum Laude Teri Dawn Dees Summa Cum Laude Mary Elizabeth Sears Cum Laude Heather Marie Dichtas Shantasia Monae Ardonia Simmons-Brown Brent Stuart Firstenberg Summa Cum Laude Wynbeth Macalua Sumayang
Jiro Navarre Forbes Spencer Lauren Swift Cum Laude Cum Laude
Carol Lynne Forrest Enel Vildor Magna Cum Laude Helen Warner Joan Forrester-Stephen Cum Laude
Rosalyn Rnae Fossitt Natasha Lakeila Waters Summa Cum Laude Frans Sherley Henry Megan Erica Wedderburn Leslie Michelle James Magna Cum Laude 32 Department of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Spring 2019
Adebisi Adebanjo Grace Anna Faller Cum Laude Michelle Nicole Felix Luxmie J. Arado Cum Laude Cum Laude Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Kristy-Lee Figueroa Jasmine Alicia Bales Magna Cum Laude Nursing Honors Johan Barrial-Franco Chi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Anna Bersani Summer Suzanne Fox Magna Cum Laude Nursing Honors Michelle Franck Cum Laude Kellie Ann Buck Ana Cristina Garcia-Campos Shannen Elaine Satorre Bustillo Cum Laude Madison Rae Butterfield Nursing Honors Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Heidy Caballero Jennyfer Dian Gutierrez Alfonso Mary Elizabeth Degolomine Cum Laude Cum Laude Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Juliana Henao Gaviria Brittany Nicole Duffy Cum Laude Christian Amber Hendricks Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Magna Cum Laude Nursing Honors Madeline Lee Eyerly Chi Upsilon – STTI Member*
*Chi Upsilon – Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing Veteran of the US Armed Services
33 Department of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Spring 2019
Elizabeth Dawn Houstoun Lauren Elisabeth Eatmon Martinez Cum Laude Muschie Jeannite Eva Matoszko Nathalie Jimenez Cum Laude Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Lindsey Grace Johnston Cum Laude Christopher Gonzalez Milliron
Kevin C. Joseph Katherine Leigh Mitchell Cum Laude Cum Laude
Sydney Elizabeth Justice Jillian Abigail Ruiz Morales
Michaela Beth Kavanaugh Sara Maria Muñiz Cum Laude Michelle Palma Sarah Jean Kelley Cum Laude Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Linda Lygene Cum Laude Julianne Rebekah Payton Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Cum Laude Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Kenia Marc Cum Laude Paige Christine Piggee Cum Laude Jenisha Annika Mars Chi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Jovann Alexandria Martin Reuben Angel Ramirez
*Chi Upsilon – Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing
34 Department of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Spring 2019
Joshua Jose Rivera Alexia Absalondra Stewart
Brooke Li Rodriguez Joyce Marie Torres Rivera Cum Laude Alexis Lauren Rooney Salina Marie Velez Juan Alberto Ruiz-Sarduy Cum Laude
Geslyne Jean Sainvil Sarah Elizabeth Vickers
Michael Joseph Schefke Ashley Lanay Villavicencio Cum Laude Cum Laude Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Cheyanne Nicole Sherman Cum Laude Dana June Wilson Cum Laude Kellie Anita Sokol Nursing Honors Cum Laude Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Chi Upsilon – STTI Member*
*Chi Upsilon – Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing
35 Department of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Summer 2019
Johanna Mari Villon Abeja Kayla Lee Huftill
Danely Abreu Edmund Lee Dax Hukill
Genesis Adames Colby Huynh Cum Laude Adrianne Serita Hunter Jones Jamilia LaShawn Atkins Chi Upsilon – STTI Member*
Erica Marie Balado Isabella Caterina Katz Cum Laude Gina Marie Bennett Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Magna Cum Laude Kaitlin Frances Keeney Takese Black-Richey Emma Dee Kennedy Lady Jane Bonifacio Hyun ah Kim Cassidy Elizabeth Camden Cum Laude
Ashley Chacon Erica Marion Langley
Shanika Diane-Marie Cunningham Jaymee Rae Leffler Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Magna Cum Laude
Emily Christine Delgado Sharon Lugo Martinez
Angelic Jerica DeSena Ileana Mabel Martinez Reyes
Tanisha Ines Garcia Zevallos Alyssa Mediavilla
*Chi Upsilon – Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing
36 Department of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Summer 2019
Nathalie Nazario Anna Marie Shollenbarger
Jordan Thomas Neve Tyjah Shavell Smith
Michael Tyler Nolan Brittany Morgan Solomon
Rita Patricia Ordaz Samantha Marie Sweat Summa Cum Laude Zoie Leigh Tiller Nashlee Ivette Quinones Caitlyn Nicole Vallee Cherise Danielle Ravenna Yavel Vazquez Rolon Alecia Cassandra Reid Cum Laude Jeron Daniel Veron
Teyana Jabria Ross Margret W. Waihenya
Elienisse Sanabria-Perez Denisha R. Williamson Cum Laude Chi Upsilon – STTI Member* Levi Philip Workman
Mala Seerum Madison Hunter Wright
*Chi Upsilon – Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing Veteran of the US Armed Services
37 Department Representatives
Binsey Babu, Scripture Student Representative from the Department of Physician Assistant
Christian Hendricks, Invocation Student Representative from the Department of Nursing
Michelina Richardson, Class Response Student Representative from the Department of Physical Therapy
Kenneth Luk, Benediction Student Representative from the Department of Nurse Anesthesia
Marshals
Charlotte G. Henningsen, Grand Marshal Director for Faculty Development
Dr. Stanley Dobias, Marshal Chair, Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Benita David, Marshal Chair, Department of Healthcare Administration
Genese Gibson, Marshal Chair, Department of Imaging Sciences
Dr. Alescia L. DeVasher Bethea, Marshal Chair, Department of Nurse Anesthesia
Dr. Alicia Franco, Marshal Chair, Department of Nursing
Dr. Tia Hughes, Marshal Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy
Dr. Rose Pignataro, Marshal Chair, Department of Physical Therapy
Dr. Mark Payne, Marshal Chair, Department of Physician Assistant
38 Board of Trustees
Daryl Tol, Chair Kathleen Clem Allan Machado
Ronald Smith, Vice Chair Daryl Dixon Shannon Stewartson
Edwin Hernández, Secretary Todd Goodman Rhonda Ward Diane Andrews Gerald Hubbell Thomas Werner Olesea Azevedo Jeffrey Kuhlman
University Foundation Board
Christopher Bordner, Chair Edwin I. Hernández George Parker
Diane R. Andrews, Treasurer Tony S. Keena Todd B. Persons Mark Batia Jeffry D. Keiner John A. Turner Daryl A. Dixon Marlene L. Linders Jason Walker Raymond R. Forsythe Maurizio J. Maso M. Jan Walker
Administration
Len M. Archer, PhD Edwin I. Hernández, PhD Kathryn Shaw, MS Starr Bender, BS Dan Lim, PhD Deena Slockett, EdD Sandra M. Dunbar, DPA Ruben Martinez, MA Donald Williams, PhD Angela M. Guiu, MS Lonnie Mixon, MBA Charlotte G. Henningsen, MS Stephen Roche, PhD
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Karen Austin, DA Kimberlea Dudzinski, MS Joseph R. Hawkins, MSEd
Whitney Balmert, MMS, PA-C Elizabeth W. Duncan, MS Jenilee Heflin, MBA
Scott Bennie, DSc Deborah Edgerton, MSN Charlotte Henningsen, MS
Ndala Booker, EdD Nadia Edwin, PhD Jason Hines, PhD, JD
Lenore Brantley, EdD Jeffrey Emde, DPT Dusanka Hristic, MSN
Keisha Burrington, MOT Pilar Erstling, MSN Tia Hughes, DrOT
Ernest J. Bursey, PhD Chia-Wei Fan, PhD Bridget Jackson, MSN
J. Russell Butler, PhD E. Sebastian Farrell, PhD Edgar Jimenez, MD
Janet Calderón, PhD Leesuk Ferencsik, PhD Arlene Johnson, PhD
Lynelle Callender, DNP Rebecca Fisher, MLS Stefanie Johnson, MA
Christopher O. Campbell, PhD Deanna Flores, MLIS Andy Lampkin, PhD
Vicki Case, MSEd Kimberly Forbes, MSN Bradley Lasley, MMS, PA-C
Elizabeth Clark, DPT, EdD Wanda Forbes, DNP Ann Marie LeVine, MD
Patricia Clayton-LeVasseur, PhD Carolyn Fore, PhD Christopher Litten, PhD
Maggie Conner, MA Steven Fowler, DNP Radhamés Lizardo, PhD
Julie Cook, MA Alicia Franco, PhD Christopher Lorentz, PhD
Andrew Crofton, PhD Ashley Gauthier, MSN Bryan Lounsberry, MS
Michael Cronyn, MPAS, PA-C Genese Gibson, MA Janice Lowden-Stokley, PhD
Benita David, DBA Leana Goncalves Araujo, PhD Janis Lowry, MA
Glenice DeBique, PhD Gloria Gonzalez, MSN Mary Melvin, MEd
Alescia L. DeVasher Bethea, PhD Angelina Graham, MSN Christine Moghimi, ScD
Stanley Dobias, DMin Stacey Hawes, MSN Sydney Moran, PhD
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Kelly Mumbert, MBA Mary Rickelman, MLIS Sarah Snell, DNP
Ingrid Murray, DPT, PA-C Martin Rivera, DNP Christine Soderlin, BS
Barbara Nelson, EdD Maria Rodriguez, BS Lukus Staup, BS
Leanna Neubrander, MHSc Lynn Rowe, PhD Zdravko Stefanovic, PhD
Alicia Patterson, MA Yvette Saliba, PhD Jeffrey Steinke, MDiv
Mark Payne, DHSc, PA-C Angela Sampson, BS Veon Stewart, PhD
Rose Pignataro, DPT, PhD Anael Santos, PhD Shelly-Ann Taylor, MS
Laura Podschun, DPT Madeline Sawin, MSN Nel Thomas, PhD
Marjorie Quevedo, BS John Scarbrough, PhD Elizabeth Thomason, BS
Deziree Rada, MHSc Carlo Semerzier, MS Manuel Tolosa, DNAP
Jennifer Radloff, OTD Deena Slockett, EdD Leslie Whalley, BS
Amanda Raffenaud, PhD Marie Smith, BS Maria K. Whitaker, MSN
Carolyn Ramsey, PhD Neal Smith, JD, MLIS William Young, DPT
Professional Faculty
Edith Britton, MA Michael Lay, MA Steven Paquet, MS
Althiea Farrell, MS Gretchka Mair Hernandez, MS Sagarika Sahu, MS
41 Staff
Reynold Acosta Tina Capparelli Lillian Garrido Enrique Aleman Ana-Michelle Carrington Karen Gates Diana Alexander Heidy Castaneda Grayson Goodman Jadiel Alfonso Felix Castillo Samanthia Goodridge Kareen Allen Marissa Channer Sierra Hack Esau Ally Kimberly Cherella Mollene Harrington Nicholas Alpin Sasha Clarke Nathan Hausinger Rebecca Amenta Tenikka Colston-Bouler Joseph Hawkins Joyce Anderson Sharon Cone Amanda Hayes Elisabeth Anderson Anthony Conley Derek Heron-Vanta Lisa Andress Rodolfo Correa Yoouhenky Hickman C. Brandon Baker Dawn Creft Jacqueline Holt Beryl Battle Steve Creft Tina Howell Carmen Betances Jerry Cronk Edward Hughes Renee Borchert Juan Degracia Christina Hustedde Rachel Botros Sylvia Dominguez Sherman John Carol Bradfield Jacqueline Dones Amanda Johnson Jenicca Brown Nicole Dusetzina Nancy Kucera Lakarla Brown Lisa Esser Ann Marie Kuchenreuther Jasmine Brown Samuels Cheryl Foca Mariel Lacourt Pares Maritza Burgos-Cuevas Jennifer Galeana Kimberly Lea Clarissa Burkett José Garcia Jorge Londono S. Eric Cadiente Christopher Garrido Melissa Lopez Viviana Calandra Joshua Garrido RB Lounsberry
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Erlin Lugo Kendra Presley-Van Houten Neisha Steinke Lacosha Mack Deo Narine Ramdass Carol Stewart Dave Magno Nazreen Ramtahall Bruce Suarez Irvid Maitland Carlos Reyes Lynda Swanson Matthew Master Robert Ripley Daisy Tabachow Maria Matias Vivian Rivera-Molina J. David Tao Donna Meyer Hannah Roche Alison Thomas Natasha Montes Terri Roche Luz O. Torres Abner Morales Vega Susan Rodd Cesar Varela Leanna Neubrander Jennifer Sanabria Mercado Elizabeth Vargas S. Justin Niere Joanna Sanabria Mercado Betty Varghese Kathleen Nieves Sharlin Sanchez Karlene Vilain Ronald Novy Kelvin Santana Deena Weiss Michael Obrovac Janis Sherer Debra Wesley Neida Orta Theodora Sheridan Lee Ann Wetmore Alexander Ortiz Kasey Shroyer Ann Williams Jennifer Otto Melodie Smith Dana Williams Jose Pagan Beverly Snell Dwayne Williams Carlos Paniagua Ronald Snell James Williams Jeremy Parra Kerry Sobia Travis Wooley Cassandra Philogene Leonard Southwell Thomas Wright Lori Polizzi Elisabeth Spinella Ruth Yancey Mildred Prado A. Anita Spry Jenice Zuniga Rodolfo Prado Samuel St Juste
43 Academic Regalia & Mace
The AdventHealth University Mace and the wide variety of academic regalia seen in the current academic procession date back to the formation of the earliest educational institutions of higher education. The mace was originally a powerful weapon of war, used in battle by medieval knights and heavy enough to break the enemy’s armor. Later, in virtually the same form, the mace was widely used to protect royalty; and eventually maces, bejeweled and highly decorated, were used in ceremonial functions as symbols of authority. The Mace, carried today by the Grand Marshal, is a symbol of the authority of AdventHealth University and is displayed only at official University convocations. Echoing both its early use as a weapon and its later use symbolizing authority, the University’s Mace represents education’s authority to break through ignorance and prejudice.
The main staff of the University Mace is of walnut, among the hardest and most attractive of woods, showing both the rigor and the beauty of the education offered at AdventHealth University. The four sided bronze platform at the top of the staff represents the four key concepts of the University’s programs: Nurture, Excellence, Spirituality, and Stewardship. On this bronze platform is mounted a representation of the University’s seal with the institution’s full name encircling four flames of fire representing truth triumphing over ignorance and prejudice while igniting the fires of life-long learning.
It is also instructive to note the symbolic meaning expressed in the various parts of the academic regalia. European universities still show a wide diversity of official academic apparel. However, approximately a century ago, American colleges and universities adopted a consistent academic costume code widely used today in the United States.
The various types of academic gowns represent the different degrees that have been conferred. The gowns for the Associate and Bachelor degrees have pointed sleeves. The gown for the Master’s degree has oblong sleeves which open at the wrist. The gown for Doctoral degrees has bell-shaped sleeves which close at the wrist. On the back of the gowns are hoods that are lined with the official color or colors of the college or university conferring the degree. Since members of the faculty hold degrees from numerous universities and colleges, space does not permit an identification of each hood in the academic procession. The colors of the velvet trim on the hoods of each gown represent the discipline in which the degree was conferred, and those disciplines can be identified as follows:
Arts, Letters, Humanities ...... White Business ...... Drab Education ...... Light Blue Fine Arts ...... Brown Health Arts ...... Sage Green Library Science ...... Lemon Nursing ...... Apricot Philosophy ...... Dark Blue Public Health ...... Salmon Pink Science ...... Golden Yellow Theology, Ministry ...... Scarlet
44 The Presidential Medallion
The historic traditions of the commencement ceremony are also reflected in the medallions worn by some of its participants. Chief among these is the Presidential Medallion worn by the University President as a symbol of that high office. The medallion features a replica of the University seal, the name of the University encircling four flames of fire representing truth triumphing over ignorance and prejudice while igniting the fires of life-long learning.
The medallion is suspended from a collar featuring the core values of the University (Nurture, Excellence, Spirituality, and Stewardship) interspersed with discs featuring the lamp of learning and the University seal. The Presidential Medallion has a plate immediately above it engraved with the word, President. Medallions and collars are worn over the academic gown and only at official convocations such as this commencement.
45 Honors
Listing a student’s name in this program does not guarantee degree completion. Graduation honors are based upon the current, cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) at the time of printing. All honors listed in this program are subject to completion of all degree requirements and are awarded only to undergraduate students. Honors are indicated by the cords worn by the graduates, coded as follows:
Blue, Green, and Gray Cords Summa Cum Laude GPA of 3.90 or above Blue and Gray Cords Magna Cum Laude GPA of 3.75 to 3.89 Gray Cords Cum Laude GPA of 3.50 to 3.74
The Department of Nursing grants nursing honors upon completion of the Baccalaureate degrees. Nursing Honors are awarded to nursing students whose cumulative AHU GPA in nursing courses is 3.50 and above. Students with a failing grade (below a grade of “C”) in any of the baccalaureate-level nursing courses or who are pending completion of degree requirements are not eligible for Nursing Honors.
Chi Upsilon - Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing has a mission of advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. STTI membership is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing. Members include the top 35% of Baccalaureate graduates with a minimum GPA of 3.00 and Master graduates with a minimum GPA of 3.50. Members wear purple and white cords.
The national Pi Theta Epsilon Chapter of Delta Pi is the honor society for Master of Occupational Therapy students at AHU. The purpose of Delta Pi is to recognize and encourage scholastic excellence of occupational therapy students; contribute to the advancement of the field of occupational therapy through scholarly activities; and provide a vehicle for students enrolled in accredited programs in occupational therapy to exchange information and to collaborate regarding scholarly activities. Membership is offered to the top 35% of the MOT class. Members wear navy blue and gold cords.
Pi Alpha is the national Physician Assistant honor society organized for the promotion and recognition of both PA students and graduates. Membership signifies the inductees’ significant academic achievement and honors them for their leadership, research, community/professional service and other related activities. The society also encourages a high standard of character and conduct among students and graduates. Members wear blue and green cords.
The Nuclear Medicine Award of Excellence is given to the Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology student who has achieved an academic grade point average of 3.50 or above and has shown outstanding clinical performance.
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The Florida Alpha Chi Omega Chapter of Lambda Nu is the national honor society for the radiologic and imaging science students at AdventHealth University. The purpose of Lambda Nu is to foster academic scholarship at the highest academic levels, promote research and investigation in the radiologic and imaging sciences, recognize exemplary scholarship, mentor students in the imaging sciences, and promote community service. Membership is offered to the top 25% of diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine, and radiography students with a professional course GPA of 3.50 or higher. Lambda Nu’s colors are maroon for the radiologic sciences, forest green for the health professions, and gold, the ancient color of honor.
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) honors a student with the Certificate of Excellence Award who has graduated from a JRCERT accredited program and has achieved excellence in radiologic sciences.
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