Commencement December 12, 2020 Welcome! Commencement Speaker | John Quiñones It’s my distinct pleasure to welcome you to Capella University’s virtual Veteran ABC news reporter and anchor John Quiñones offers one of the most commencement ceremony. All of us at Capella—our board of trustees, faculty, inspiring keynotes in the speaking world today. His moving presentations focus on and staff—are honored to celebrate with you and recognize the significant his odds-defying journey, celebrate the life-changing power of education, champion accomplishments of all our graduates. the Latino American Dream, and provide thought-provoking insights into human This unique moment in time touches all of us. While we wish we could celebrate nature and ethical behavior. your achievement together, I want to recognize that our coming together, virtually, is historic and meaningful. A lifetime of “never taking no for an answer” took Quiñones from migrant farm work and poverty to more than 30 years at ABC News and the anchor desk at Your academic achievements, determination, and perseverance have brought you to 20/20 and Primetime. Along the way, he broke through barriers, won the highest this point. The diplomas and certificates earned recognize new achievement as well as new responsibilities—to your community, profession, family, and to yourself. You accolades, and became a role model for many. have the knowledge, skill, and professional countenance to make your part of the world a better place and to serve as a role model for those aspiring to attain what Known for truly connecting with audiences and leaving them uplifted and inspired, you have. Quiñones delivers a powerful message of believing in oneself, never giving up, and always, always doing the right thing. As a participant in commencement, you join more than 93,000 Capella graduates who have gone before you. Many more will follow. Your success is a beacon to us all, and this commencement underscores the dedication and drive you showed As host and creator of What Would You Do?, the highly rated ethical dilemma throughout your studies. We stand together, better prepared, more focused, more newsmagazine now in its fourteenth season, Quiñones has literally become “the deeply committed to making a difference in the future we share as a community. face of doing the right thing” to millions of fans. It’s a role he has enthusiastically embraced off camera, with a popular book and keynote presentations that As you move forward with your life and career, the support of Capella University challenge both business and general audiences to examine the what-would-you- remains with you. I encourage you to stay close to Capella through our Alumni do? moments we face every day. Association and let us know about your achievements. To the loved ones of our graduates: You deserve special recognition. We appreciate This work and his many achievements were recently recognized with honorary the unique challenges that our learners face as well as the sacrifices required of doctoral degrees from Davis & Elkins College in West Virginia and Utah Valley those around them. Your support and encouragement helped make their success University. possible. On behalf of Capella’s learners, faculty, and staff, I extend our sincere gratitude and admiration. Graduates, I encourage you to savor this moment—it is one you will long remember and cherish. Take pride in your accomplishments. We are honored to celebrate with you. Sincerely, Richard Senese, PhD, LP President, Capella University 2 | COMMENCEMENT 2020 COMMENCEMENT 2020 | 3 Capella University Academic Administration Board of Trustees Richard Senese, PhD, LP Charlyn Hilliman, PhD Eric Jolly, PhD (Chair) Diana Rodriguez, MBA, MEd President Dean School of Public Service Leadership Mark Brown, MBA Richard Senese, PhD, LP Constance St. Germain, EdD, JD Adrian Butler, DM Steven Snyder, PhD Senior Vice President Jennifer Straub, PhD Academic Affairs & Provost Associate Dean Rochelle Petermann, MS, LPC, CCMHC, NCC Todd Sorensen, JD (Board Secretary) Division of Arts and Sciences Christopher King, PhD Dwaun Warmack, EdD Barbara Butts Williams, PhD Executive Dean Lisa Kreeger, PhD Diane Dayson, PhD Harry Williams, PhD External Relations and Partnerships Dean (Interim) Lori Riley, MBA Dean Emerita, School of Business School of Nursing and Health Sciences and Technology Curtis Brant, PhD Heather Welzant, PhD Dean Dean Research and Scholarship School of Education Kelly Brooks Josh Stanley, EdD, NCC, ACS Registrar Dean School of Counseling and Human Services Genevieve Feliu, PhD Vice President Todd Wilson, PhD Academic Innovation Dean School of Business and Technology Tom Sonnek Director Elizabeth Riley, PhD Continuous Quality Improvement Dean Harold Abel School of Psychology 4 | COMMENCEMENT 2020 COMMENCEMENT 2020 | 5 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY . 12:00 PM Harold Abel School of Psychology Greeting. Eric Jolly, PhD BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCOLOGY Capella University Board of Trustees, Chair Edward Vincent Alvarez * Amanda Kephart * The National Anthem. Emilton Cardona Amanda Dolores Araiza * Rebecca Kerruish * Karen Nayeli Araiza * Sharon Marie Kidd * Amanda Ashcraft Paige King * Welcome. Richard Senese, PhD, LP Lindsey Ashlock * Victoria Andre King Kondos President, Capella University Roseann Bailey * A’Risha Kinney * Starr Lashay Barron * Robert Laub * Commencement Address. John Quiñones Jaleesa Simone Beard * Casey D Lebrecht * Briana Bjorgan NIcole Ann Leet * Katrina Bollig * Kayla Rose Litwinko * Presentation of Candidates for Degrees. Todd Wilson, PhD Christy Bowers Savannah Elizabeth Lockwood * Dean, School of Business & Technology Aaron Brown * Autumn Loos * Amanda Christine Brown * Aaron Martin * Kaitlyn Brown * Aryanne Martin Conferral of Degrees . Richard Senese, PhD, LP, President, and Sarah Carnahan * Kelly-Ann Alexis McCleary * Constance St. Germain, EdD, JD, Provost, Capella University Veronica Marie Chambers Florence Mceachren Garcia * Danielle Converse * Mellissa Metz Cassidy Cox * Sequoya Sonia Moe-Willis * Ceremony Closing. .Richard Senese, PhD, LP, President, and Terrance Davis * Lavbirka Berinyuy Nkefon Capella University faculty and leadership Dina Dawson * Elizabeth Pauschek * Dirk De Koker * Suani Peguero Isaura Diaz Jessica Quintana * Renee Ann Diviak * Danielle Ribaric * Lori Dixon * Colleen Rossano * Aaron Kelly Dortch * David Edgar Scherzer * Tamiko Edwards Scott Sharma * Nicole Eikeness * Amanda Shelton * Marisa Estrada * Courtney Skillman * Stephen George Francey * Chanell Skyers Cara Fuller * Melissa Smith * Ryan K Geoit * Shane Staab Paul Maxim Gioglovan * Kelsey Swart Ariel Maria Girone Carissa Ann Thibodeaux Alejandra Gonzalez Glenn W. Thweatt * Amber Chante Gray Steve Upadayya * Ashiki Nakish Griffin * Martha Watson * Jeremy Gwin * Elizabeth Wheeler * Tronnica T Hearns-Bell * Nakeia Yvonne White * Asha Hines Susana White * Emma Lynn Hodge * Damion Williams Rhiannon Holler Erin Lea Williams * Brianna Hollestelle * Lola Williams * Erin James * Jayne Marie Wright * Corie Juniel * 6 | COMMENCEMENT 2020 *FlexPath Graduate COMMENCEMENT 2020 | 7 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY PRE-COUNSELING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY continued Amber Chabot Carrie Marie Jackson Samantha Oberlander Hope Sholtis Kimberlie Nicole Davidson Megan Tinklepaugh Keith LeChaun PridGeon Cynthia Sinclair Michaela Resser Lorin Singh Shcourtney Wanette Roberts Madhu M Wijesinghe Amanda Star Rucker Samira Yaroslavskaya GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PSYCHOLOGY April Marie Rygh Kayleigh Zapf Kourtni Schauer Consula Asubonteng Leanna Hamdan Emily Brown Hayley Hoover LaTonia Cheeks Shari Hurst MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY Transia Dawson Joscelyn Marie Jones Angel Dill Yesenia Palma Kayla Duncan Luis Penalillo Imoleayo Abass Susana Caceres Brianna L Etter-Speaker Sarah Pistner Kristine Abrenilla Nicole Carey Mia Floyd Erin L Pohutsky Gerardo J Allen, Jr. Vince Carter * Nathalie Gutierrez Elizabeth Rosemary Schreiber Jenna Athanasopoulos * Natalia Chancey * Taylor Hall Sara e Taylor Kassandra Lynn Atterbury Cassandra Chandler Emma Atwell Terrance Chapman James Ault Naysim Chea Rylie Austin Carrie Ann Clegg POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE IN PSYCHOLOGY Isaac Awuah Rachael Leah Cole * Allison Baker Hope Collins Janice Baker Melissa Contreras Angela Petree Alexis Balek Jacquelyn Cordero Justine Bankert Lauren Frances Cosides * Jennifer Bauer Cassidy Cox * Melissa Mae Beeler Kamal Cuffe * MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY Carrie Biggs Emma Culp * Janis Birch Paul Curtis * Sian Bitner-Kearney * Christine Ann Dauksewicz Alannah Alfred Oluwatayo George Cynetha Ann Blacketer * William Raeford Davis Roweena Allovian Arasah Lee V Hamilton Stephanie Lynn Blaschko Mary Dawson * Christina Baker-Mickens Amanda Rae Henry Megan Blount Transia Dawson Shailly Bhatt Brittany M Holbert April Boozer * Sabrina Del Rio Megan Renee Blaine Jenica Jarchow Davon Lamar Breedlove Richard DeStefano * Amanda Clare Bolingbroke Kayla Michelle Keipp Ayla Brewer Rebekah Detweiler LeJoantelle Bradford Hannah Kenady Jessica Marie Brewster * Michelle Diaz Barbara Clark Ashleigh Heather Lopez Melissa Raquel Brignone Lauren Dickerson Caitlin Marie Connolly Bryan Lamar Lord Jacqueline Brunton Taylor Anne Dickinson Brianna Lynne Coval Jennifer Mcintire Amanda Bryant Katelyn Marie Dillow Hazel Chandi Davis Darby Frances McNeal Megan June Buie * Lindsay Dodson Shannon Edmonds Maria Monroy Kelly Marie Burton Sean Donahue Eleanor Freerksen Mai Lynn Morales Brittney Noel Bushey Thomas Doran * Ashley Butler Nicole Dudley