Commencement Ceremony Seneff Art Plaza at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Friday, May 14, 2021 10:00 a.m. COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Invocation & Welcome Dean Leticia M. Diaz, MS, JD, PhD Dean and Professor of Law National Anthem Eric Hires, JD Class of 2000 Convening of the Commencement John D. Murray, PhD Provost Valedictorian Michael Hristakopoulos Presentation of Graduate Awards Lee Schinasi, JD Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Programs Presentation of the Graduates Dean Leticia M. Diaz, MS, JD, PhD Dean and Professor of Law Conferral of Degrees Michael S. Allen, PhD President Benediction Lee Schinasi, JD Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Programs Narrating the Commencement is Lee Schinasi, Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Programs CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATES Jennifer Esther Acosta Calderon Juliana Bolaji BA University of Puerto Rico BA SUNY Buffalo State MS Metropolitan University of Puerto Rico Sabrina Crystal Bracero Elliott Adams BS Florida State University BS Evangel University Zachary A. Brewer-Kirby Gina Elaine Allen BA North Carolina Central University BS Nova Southeastern University Aisling Brien Javan Arocho BA Sonoma State University BA Southern Adventist University Cameron Brookfield MA St. John's College BA University of Florida Melinda H. Assi Evyn Brown BS Jacksonville University BA Auburn University Diana Lynn Aurelio Melissa A. Bryan BA Saint Leo University BA Saint Leo University Derrick Oscar Bahadue Graduating Cum Laude BA Florida International University Litigation & Advocacy Honors Certificate Wesley P. Baker Julianna H. Burchett BA University of Louisville BS University of Tennessee Nicholas J. Baniewich Curtis Burnside BA Rollins College BA University of Central Florida Sofie Bayer R. Allen Caldwell BHS Florida Atlantic University BS Kaplan University Michael Bell, Jr. Litigation & Advocacy Honors Certificate BA Seminole State College Zachary Campbell Cassidy I. Bierbrodt BS University of Kansas BA Simpson College Graduating Magna Cum Laude CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATES Nathaniel K. Carr Stephen A. Craig BA West Virginia University BA University of Central Florida Litigation & Advocacy Honors Certificate Litigation & Advocacy Honors Certificate Jonathon J. Carter Devon Crumpacker BA American Military University BA Florida Gulf Coast University Jonathan Castellanos Luiz Augusto Da Cunha Pereira BA University of Central Florida LLP Federal University of Minas Gerais Joana Castro MS Falcudades Milton Campos BA Florida International University LLM Barry University MS Nova Southeastern University Graduating Magna Cum Laude Thomas Cave Tamara Dacey BS University of North Texas BFA Syracuse University Graduating Cum Laude MA University of Central Florida Jasmine A. Chandler Trevor Darnell BPH University of South Carolina BS University of Central Florida Alexis Sion Chavez Melissa Dean BS Florida State University BA University of Central Florida Micaela Cleall Jennifer Christine Devine BA Auburn University BFA University of Florida Graduating Summa Cum Laude Casey Leigh Colling BA Rollins College Matthew J. Drinkwater Graduating Cum Laude BA University of West Florida Jamie R. Coole Vadim A. Duarte BS Salem State University BA University of Miami Cody R. Coven Savannah L. Duffy BS Florida State University BS Florida International University Litigation & Advocacy Honors Certificate CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATES Cheyenne D. Dunn Alexander Dean Francis BS University of Central Florida BS University of Plattsburgh Graduating Magna Cum Laude Environmental & Earth Law Honors Adam Edwards Certificate BA University of South Florida Carolina Frias Litigation & Advocacy Honors Certificate BA John Jay College of Criminal Justice Monique Eigenbauer Erica Nicole Garcia BS University of Central Florida BS University of Central Florida AlaEldean Ahmed A. Elmunaier Litigation & Advocacy Honors Certificate BA University of South Florida Carlos Arturo Gavilanes, Jr. Quanejha D. Erwin BS New Jersey City University BS Old Dominion University Callee Gittner Graduating Cum Laude BSBA University of North Florida Litigation & Advocacy Honors Certificate Paris Glasgow-Colon Michael Faragalla BA University of Nevada BS City College of New York Anthony Paulino Gonzalez Autumn A. Farley BS Florida International University BS University of Tennessee Nicolas Robert Grabowski Graduating Magna Cum Laude BA University of Central Florida Eric Joseph Filimon Environmental & Earth Law Honors BS Furman University Certificate MBA Stetson University Kevin S. Grady Grace Flores BS University of Central Florida BS University of Central Florida Graduating Cum Laude Graduating Cum Laude Mariana Grammenos Isabella Fortich BS University of Central Florida BA University of Central Florida MS Nova Southeastern University CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATES Rachel Green Joseph Hawkins BA University of Northern Colorado BS Coastal Carolina University Diamond Alexandria Griffith Graduating Cum Laude BA Georgia State University Spencer Heintz Gabriella Kiah Coverdale Griffith BS Coastal Carolina University BS Middle Tennessee State University Yasmin M. Hernández Zachary C. Guder BS University of West Florida BA Georgia Southern University Graduating Cum Laude Graduating Cum Laude Bryce Taylor Hill Billie Nicole Guertin BS Brigham Young University BS University of Central Florida Jonathan V. Hill Graduating Summa Cum Laude BA University of Tennessee Arlet Gutierrez William A. Hoffman BA University of Central Florida BS Saint Leo University Corinna Kathleen Hamilton Madison Howeller BA University of South Florida BS University of Central Florida Graduating Magna Cum Laude Michael Hristakopoulos Catherine E. Hansen BA University of Central Florida BS Regent University MA University of Central Florida Graduating Summa Cum Laude Graduating Summa Cum Laude Callina Harmon Jenna F. Huhne BS University of Central Florida BS University of Central Florida Graduating Magna Cum Laude Adena Caitlin Hatcher BS University of Tampa Cynthia Isenbarger BS Missouri Western State University Shanice Kierra Havers BS Florida State University Heather Jacobs BS Saint Leo University CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATES Joshua P. Jagessar Nicole E. LoGuidice BA Florida International University BA University of South Florida Cheyenne Jenkins Edward Lopez BS Barry University BS University of Central Florida Carleshia J. Jimerson Crisol Lopez Palafox BA University of North Florida BS Oakwood University Graduating Magna Cum Laude Eve Lumsden Janice Mary John BS Northwood University BS Florida International University Graduating Cum Laude Ashley Kelefas Haley Ann Lynch BSW Florida A & M University BA Emmanuel College Kelsey Caye King Kathryn Louise Mack BA University of Florida BA University of Florida Litigation & Advocacy Honors Certificate Constance D. Madden Emmily Marcela Kozan BA Lees-McRae College BS Universidade Federal do Paraná Christopher A. Mattox Carlos Mario Larrea BS Austin Peay State University BA University of South Florida Rebekah H. McDaniel Litigation & Advocacy Honors Certificate BS University of Central Florida Joseph M. Lavin, Jr. Alexandra Cristina Mena BA University of Texas BM Loyola University New Orleans Environmental & Earth Law Honors Graduating Cum Laude Certificate Vincent R. Milione, II Zachry J. Leverton BS University of Central Florida BS McMurry University Graduating Cum Laude Casilyn Lewis Laura A. Moore BS University of Utah BA University of Central Florida MDiv Iliff School of Theology CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATES Brian P. Moran Angela M. Palacios BA College of the Holy Cross BS University of Florida Gianna Morgado Brandon Paul Paquette BA University of Central Florida BA University of Central Florida Taylor L. Morrow Kishane Jay Patel BS University of Miami BS University of West Florida MSLB Arizona State University Hope Pawlowski Environmental & Earth Law Honors BS Nicholls State University Certificate Meagan Pearson Amber Moskal BAS St. Petersburg College BS Western Carolina University Melanie Alfieri Penagos Brittany Moyer BA University of Central Florida BS University of Central Florida Astrid A. Perez Esther N. Mukiama BS University of Nevada, Reno BS Middle Georgia State University Graduating Cum Laude Demetrios W. Nanos Maria A. Pope BA University of South Florida BS University of Central Florida Moni C. Nelson Dylan Wayne Preble BS University of Tampa BS University of Central Florida Siedah Kelecia Kache Njaka Miranda N. Raustad BS University of Texas BS University of Central Florida BA Southern New Hampshire University Symantha Jodian Rhodes Sydney A. Ollar BS York College, CUNY BS Florida State University Erica S. Rich Alena Ortiz BS Nova Southeastern University BS University of Florida Graduating Cum Laude Dallas J. Robison-Bright BA University of Memphis CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATES Luz M. Root Rachel A. Shaw BBM Point University BS University of Central Florida Joshua D. Rosenberg MS University of Central Florida BS University of Central Florida Elijah Sherriffe Graduating Cum Laude BGS Florida Atlantic University Erica Rubin Summer Siddiqui BS University of Central Florida BS University of Maryland Global Campus Jason J. Ruby Tatzia Silva Iltis BS University of Central Florida BA University of South Florida Savanna Taylor Samson Karina Nichole Simmons BA Colorado State University- Pueblo BS University of South Florida Perry Sanders, III Reggi Idalise Simmons BA University of Colorado, Colorado BA University at Albany Springs Connor Simonetta Saundra L. Santiago BS SUNY Brockport BA New York University Andrew R. Smith MBA Western Governors