2020 MAY 2020 Commencement 2020 Celebrating Commencement includes publishing an annual commemorative booklet with the names of Rowan University candidates for graduation. For the 2020 virtual ceremony, we share an adapted, electronic version of the booklet traditionally presented at in-person events. In this PDF you will find candidates’ names, while candidates who are qualified for recognition by honor societies, military service and as Medallion Award recipients appear in the PDF named for each of those groups on the virtual ceremony website. 3 Greetings 4 About the Commencement Speaker 5 About the Distinguished Alumna CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION 6 William G. Rohrer College of Business 15 Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts 22 School of Earth & Environment 24 College of Education 32 Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering 37 School of Health Professions 42 College of Humanities & Social Sciences 53 College of Performing Arts 56 College of Science & Mathematics 70 Cooper Medical School 74 School of Osteopathic Medicine 81 Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences 83 Honorary Degree Recipients 85 Distinguished Alumnus Award and Distinguished Young Alumnus Recipients This PDF lists candidates for graduation whose applications were received by the Spring 2020 publication deadline. Candidates who applied for graduation after the deadline will be recognized in the 2021 Commencement program. Being listed in this publication does not indicate that a candidate qualifies for a degree to be conferred. Candidates must fulfill academic requirements for their degree programs. GREETINGS Dear Class of 2020, Each year, I take tremendous pride and satisfaction in the University’s biggest day. It is a joyous time when we welcome you and your loved ones to celebrate with the Rowan community at Commencement festivities. We all know that this year is not like any other in so many ways and yet, I am just as proud—even more than ever, in fact—of what you have achieved under extraordinary circumstances. You should be proud, too, knowing that your years of hard work and dedication have brought you to this day. Your loved ones, all those who supported you, should share your joy and sense of accomplishment, as well. Your Rowan degree is evidence of your ambition, discipline, creativity, adaptability and persistence. These are honorable characteristics that will help you continue to make your way through a world full of opportunities, uncertainties and compelling needs with the capacity to respond with kindness, ingenuity and leadership. I am confident that you are equal to the challenges that lie ahead, especially because of what you’ve conquered in the final push toward your graduation. I look forward to welcoming you all back to campus as soon as it is safe to hold a Commencement event. You’ve earned the honor of hearing your name called and shaking the hand of your dean on stage before those who supported you in pursuit of your Rowan degree. Until then, I commend you for what you’ve accomplished. I encourage you to excel in every way, serve those around you and remember that you are capable of great things, especially in times of adversity. Warmest regards, Ali A. Houshmand President ROWAN UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT 3 ABOUT THE COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Adam Savage Adam Savage has spent his life gathering skills that allow him to take what’s in his brain and make it real. He’s built everything from giant Buddhas and futuristic weapons to fine- art sculptures and dancing vegetables. The son of a filmmaker/painter and a psychotherapist, his previous positions include projectionist, animator, graphic designer, carpenter, interior and stage designer, toy designer, welder, and scenic painter. He has worked with every material and in every medium he could fathom — metal, paper, glass, plastic, rubber, foam, plaster, pneumatics, hydraulics, animatronics, neon, glassblowing, mold-making and injection molding, among others. In 1993, Savage began concentrating his career on the special-effects industry, which premieres on Science Channel It’s an exploration of making and of honing his skills through more than in June 2019. He also stars in and my own productive obsessions, but it’s 100 television commercials and a dozen produces content for his website, also a permission slip of sorts from feature films, including Star Wars Tested.com, including behind-the- me to you. Permission to grab hold of Episode I: The Phantom Menace and scenes deep dives into multiple the things you’re interested in, that Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Galaxy blockbuster films, such as Alien fascinate you, and to dive deeper into Quest and the Matrix sequels. Covenant, Mortal Engines and Blade them to see where they lead you.” MythBusters, with Savage and Jamie Runner 2049. Savage lives in the San Francisco Bay Hyneman as hosts and producers, In addition, after a lifetime of area with his wife and their two dogs. premiered on Discovery Channel in hunting for the perfect gear bag, January 2003. Fourteen years, 279 he launched Savage Industries to episodes, 1,015 myths, 2,950 experiments, manufacture his own. Made in eight Emmy nominations and 83 miles of the United States and constructed duct tape later, that version of the series primarily from recycled sailcloth, ended in March 2016. every bag is unique. Today, Savage is host and executive In 2019, Savage finished his first producer for MythBusters Jr., as well book. Every Tool’s a Hammer is as a brand-new series, Savage Builds, “a chronicle of my life as a maker. 4 ROWAN UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT 2020 ABOUT THE DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA Catherine Ni, b’00 As director of Advanced Rotary Wing and Ground Systems at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control in Orlando, Fla., Catherine Ni is a long way from the labs and study spaces of Rowan Hall. But she carries lessons of her days as a Rowan mechanical engineering major everywhere she goes. Ni, who also holds a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from Drexel University, is responsible for the strategy, product development and execution of multiple programs that help keep our country safe, including products and resources for the United States Marine Corps and the U.S. Army. In addition to her Rowan and Drexel degrees, Ni is a graduate of Lockheed Martin’s Operations Leadership Development Program. team of Public Safety Practitioners, a Rowan tradition of excellence and who Since joining Lockheed, Ni has four-year commitment that provided have brought credit to the University held various positions of increasing room and board in exchange for public through personal accomplishment, responsibility, all of them in support of safety and proctor duties. professional achievement and/or America’s Armed Forces. A volunteer with the Orlando Food humanitarian service. Among her many accolades, Ni Bank, she and her husband, James, are The Distinguished Alumnus Award received the Henry M. Rowan College longtime supporters of the University. is the highest honor bestowed upon of Engineering Alumni Award In 2011 the couple established an alumni by the Rowan University in 2014 and was and was named annual scholarship for engineering Alumni Association Board of Directors. among the University’s “40 under students and, in 2016, created an 40” distinguished alumni in Rowan endowed engineering scholarship fund. Magazine in 2016. Ni has also been an active participant During her time at Rowan, Ni was a in various Rowan groups, including member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority, the Alumni Committee and the Dean’s served with the Student Government Advisory Board. Association and helped found the Presented annually at Commencement, University chapter of Society of Women the Distinguished Alumnus Award Engineers. She was also part of the first honors alumni who personify the ROWAN UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT 2020 5 WILLIAM G. ROHRER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS DEAN Susan Lehrman, ph.d. CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION Candidates for Master of Michael Jiao Candidates for Business Administration Degree Britné Monique Jones Master of Science Degree Kevin Joyce business administration finance Daniel J. Kline Mohammed Khalid Al qarouni Julian Kane Konopka Rebecca L. Bennett Aeshah Mohammed Alarfaj Colin J. Cox ● Deanna M. Lakota Mohammed Albarrak Catherine M. Lamoureux Anthony LeFevre Abdulmajeed Abdullah Algosun Dhruv M. Patel ▲ Joseph Richard Maressa Ghada Abdulkarem Almejhed Sheniqua R. Martin Ankita Vasant Prajapati ▲ Saleh Abdulaziz Alrauji ▲ Michael Maxwell Maha Thawab Alsubaie Patrick Arthur McAuley ● Rachel Katherine Avila Kacey Florence McCann Candidates for Bachelor of Science Degree Ashraf Badie Abdou Boulos John P. Milne Jr. Ashleigh N. Bradley Anthony Vincent Montana Rebecca Maria Bradshaw accounting ● Gabrielle Nicole Mosley Benjamin Therman Britt III Solomon Adedoyin ▲ Thomas Murphy ▲ Ameer Alam Derrick Lee Bullock Michael Olivieri ▲ ❍ Christian Michael Albadine Jr. Jessica Simone Capasso Victoria Owens Brandy Albright Brandon Edward Carney Anthony Joseph Papasso ❍ Nicholas Matthew Amorebella Zachary R. Carney Aayushi Mukeshbhai Paregi James Gregory Case Theodore Apostle ▲ Kushal Patel Joseph Arevalo Michael A. Catalano Brianna Megan Pender ▲ Nafis Azad Jouvens Celestin Alyssa Lauren Pennell ▲ ✧ David Edward Barger Jr. Mandish Singh Channa Alexa Elizabeth Ragozzino ❍ Russell Anthony Baskin Clayton Lawrence Clement Kimberly M. Rolf Nicholas G. Becht Michael A. Cunningham Evan B. Saltzberg ❑ ✤ Jessica Marie Beck Jeannine R. Cusick Jessica Leigh Schlachter Claudiana Da Cunha Desiree Bergen-Wade ▲ Pankti