Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement Program, 2021
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UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES MAY 2021 College of Arts & Sciences School of Engineering School of Business School of Health Sciences School of Communications School of Nursing School of Education CONTENTS A Message from the President 3 Order of Exercises 4 Saturday, May 8, 2021 4 Sunday, May 9, 2021 6 Monday, May 10, 2021 8 Undergraduate Academic Achievement 9 Candidates for Degrees 13 Graduate Academic Honors 25 Senior Awards 26 Visit commencement.qu.edu/program for more information on today’s ceremony. A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Congratulations to the Class of 2021 as we celebrate your achievements and this life-changing milestone. I know you are well prepared to continue your journey as impactful professionals in the workplaces of the 21st century and contributing citizens in your communities. Your many talents and sense of purpose will touch countless lives. As graduates of Quinnipiac University, you have been taught and nurtured by a distinguished faculty and a committed staff, and you have learned much from each other. Please stay connected to our Bobcat family and draw upon the many friendships you have formed here. This day is deservedly shared with your families, friends and others who have contributed to your success. The anticipation and wonder, the talents and curiosity, the confidence and commitment — it all comes together at this moment. Enjoy the celebration and know that all of us at Quinnipiac are cheering you on, with pride. Best regards, Judy D. Olian / 3 SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021 ORDER OF EXERCISES Processional: Pomp and Circumstance, Sir Edward Elgar Saturday, May 8, 2021 UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE School of Health Sciences School of Health Sciences 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Call to Commencement Call to Commencement Debra J. Liebowitz, Provost Debra J. Liebowitz, Provost National Anthem National Anthem Caroline J. Ringle, DPT ‘20 Julia Orlofski ‘21 Greetings Greetings Judy D. Olian, President Judy D. Olian, President Introduction of Commencement Speaker Introduction of Commencement Speaker Stephen J. Straub, Professor of Athletic Training and Lisa M. Barratt, Clinical Associate Professor of Physician Sports Medicine Assistant Studies Commencement Address Commencement Address Sonja LaBarbera, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sonja LaBarbera, President and Chief Executive Officer, Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Presentation of Candidates Presentation of Candidates for Degrees and Awards for Degrees and Awards Janelle Chiasera, Dean of the School of Health Sciences Janelle Chiasera, Dean of the School of Health Sciences Hooders: Conferral of Degrees Maria Cusson, JD, Clinical Associate Professor of Judy D. Olian Physical Therapy Karen Blood, DPT, Clinical Assistant Professor of Response of the Class of 2021 Physical Therapy Haley Nicole Wong Salvador L. Bondoc, OTD, Professor of Recessional Occupational Therapy Barbara E. Nadeau, MA, Clinical Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Conferral of Degrees Judy D. Olian Response of the Class of 2021 Kristelle Jasmine Cayong Caslangen Recessional Please remain seated until the Commencement procession files out. / 4 UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE School of Nursing 5 p.m. Call to Commencement Debra J. Liebowitz, Provost National Anthem Christine Mueller, DNP ‘21 Greetings Judy D. Olian, President Introduction of Commencement Speaker Lisa M. Rebeschi, Associate Dean of the School of Nursing Commencement Address Beth Beckman, Chief Nursing Executive, Yale New Haven Health System Presentation of Candidates for Degrees and Awards Lisa O’Connor, Dean of the School of Nursing Hooders: Susan D’Agostino, DNP, Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing Sheila L. Molony, PhD, Professor of Nursing Conferral of Degrees Judy D. Olian Response of the Class of 2021 Morgan Elizabeth Literate Gregory Robert Foster Recessional / 5 SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2021 ORDER OF EXERCISES Processional: Pomp and Circumstance, Sir Edward Elgar GRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE School of Education College of Arts & Sciences 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Call to Commencement Call to Commencement Debra J. Liebowitz, Provost Debra J. Liebowitz, Provost National Anthem National Anthem Greetings Greetings Judy D. Olian, President Judy D. Olian, President Robert A. Smart, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Video Greetings Miguel Cardona, United States Secretary of Education Conferral of Honorary Degree Judy D. Olian Introduction of Commencement Speaker Debra J. Liebowitz Mordechai Gordon, Professor of Education Introduction of Commencement Speaker Commencement Address Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, Associate Professor of Joseph DiBacco, Superintendent, Ansonia Public Schools Legal Studies Presentation of Candidates Commencement Address for Degrees and Awards Cheyney Ryan, Senior Research Fellow, Oxford Institute for Anne M. Dichele, Dean of the School of Education Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict, University of Oxford Conferral of Degrees Presentation of Candidates Judy D. Olian for Degrees and Awards Response of the Class of 2021 Robert A. Smart Da’Jhon Darren Jett Conferral of Degrees Recessional Judy D. Olian Response of the Class of 2021 Anna Marie Ciacciarella Christian M. Kearney Recessional Please remain seated until the Commencement procession files out. / 6 UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE School of Communications 5 p.m. Call to Commencement Debra J. Liebowitz, Provost National Anthem Heather Popovics ‘21 Greetings Judy D. Olian, President Introduction of Commencement Speaker Chris Roush, Dean of the School of Communications Commencement Address Matt Murray, Editor in Chief, The Wall Street Journal Presentation of Candidates for Degrees and Awards Chris Roush Conferral of Degrees Judy D. Olian Response of the Class of 2021 Tyler John McNeill Sergio David De La Espriella Recessional / 7 MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021 ORDER OF EXERCISES Processional: Pomp and Circumstance, Sir Edward Elgar UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE School of Business School of Business School of Engineering School of Engineering 1 p.m. 5 p.m. Call to Commencement Call to Commencement Debra J. Liebowitz, Provost Debra J. Liebowitz, Provost National Anthem National Anthem Taina Echevarria ’21 Caroline J. Ringle, DPT ‘20 Greetings Greetings Judy D. Olian, President Judy D. Olian, President Matthew O’Connor, Dean of the School of Business Matthew O’Connor, Dean of the School of Business Introduction of Commencement Speaker Introduction of Commencement Speaker Patrice A. Luoma, Professor of Entrepreneurship Mohammad Elahee, Professor of International Business and Strategy Commencement Address Commencement Address John Von Stein, CEO, QXC Carlton Highsmith, President, CEO and Founder, Specialized Packaging Group Presentation of Candidates for Degrees and Awards Presentation of Candidates for Matthew L. O’Connor Degrees and Awards Justin Kile, Dean of the School of Engineering Matthew L. O’Connor Justin Kile, Dean of the School of Engineering Conferral of Degrees Judy D. Olian Conferral of Degrees Judy D. Olian Response of the Class of 2021 Business: Gregory Tack Response of the Class of 2021 Business: Olamide Gbotosho Recessional Engineering: Michael Sebastian Giannone Recessional Please remain seated until the Commencement procession files out. / 8 UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Danielle M. DiMauro Danielle Marie Ludwig President’s Latin Honors Giuliana DiMeo Bailey A. MacNamara Scholarship Award Latin honors shown at Emily A. DiSalvo Katrina Marie Manzari Sarah Brigid Dunne Danielle Nicole Marcone This award, presented by the president Commencement are based on grades as of April 5, 2021. Honors are subject Jordan Eleanora Earl Daniel Joseph Margolis of Quinnipiac, goes to the student who Lindsey Mi Eichman Grace Elizabeth Markey to change, and final honors, inclusive has attained the highest scholastic Katrina Faye Etts Kayla L. Martello of the entirety of Spring 2021 grades, standing in the graduating class as of Claire Alyssa Faulkner Morgan Emily Martinson will be reflected on the transcript April 5, 2021, and who has completed Alexa Kara Ferrantino Julianna Tara Masseria at least 90 credits at Quinnipiac. and diploma. Cara E. Flahive Matthew Robert Mastropietro Julianna Grace Augello Makaela Whitney Flamand Erin Elizabeth McDermott Summa Cum Laude Matthew James Forcino Michayla Skye McGill Claire Walsh Burke Raquel Alyse Accardo Camryn Johnson Formica Jennifer Gabrielle McHale Amanda Carolyn Cox Jay Adams Mei Christina Fredeen Kaitlin Claire McLeod Rosalba DiIorio Isabel Rose Agricola Jack Wesley French Brianna Michelle Mejia Makaela Whitney Flamand Alyvia Valerie Aguiar Emma Mary Frisbie Emily Alexis Menice Jack Wesley French Anna Pirjo Allan Nicholas James Joseph Fuller Olivia Katherine Messina Joshua Daniel Gorero Alina MacLaren Anderson Madeleine Gaffney Maria Theresa Miller Daniel Scott Lenchner Skylar Elizabeth Andrade Jason M. Galvin Gillian Rachel Mintz Julia R. Regino Natalie Marie Armstrong Taylor E. Gambella Joseph Robert Mollica Margaret Gillespie Ross Julianna Grace Augello Hannah-Jo Gassaway Jack Thomas Molloy Deanna Janice Sgambato Gabriella Georgia Basdekis Joseph Robert Germain Jenna Natalina-Hartz Morello Max Aaron Weiss Kassidy Lee Berger Talia M. Giardino Matthew Robert Mrotzek Katerina Alexandra Bilcheck Kelly Kathryn Giffault Samantha Michael Murdock Alumni Association Emily R. Blanchette Leigh Anne Giffault Devin A. Murphy Madison Renee Bloomfeld Brianna Giordano Erin Elizabeth Nash Academic Kara Alyssa Boninsegna Ashley Anne Goebel Alyssa Nicole Naumann Morgan Claire Bothe Achievement Joshua Daniel Gorero Emma