VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT MARCH 18, 2021 VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY ORDER OF EXERCISES WELCOME Lynn Perry Wooten, President FACULTY SPEAKER Melinda Gushwa, Director of the School of Social Work STUDENT SPEAKER Kendra R. Payton-Bell CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES Russell Pinizzotto, Interim Provost Candidates Presented by: Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, Dean, The College of Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences Marie desJardins, Dean, The College of Organizational, Computational, and Information Sciences Stephanie Berzin, Dean, The College of Social Sciences, Policy, and Practice Degree Readers Tanya Cohn, for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Noelle Neault, for the Master of Science in Behavior Analysis Heather Shlosser, for the Master of Science in Nursing Mary Shapiro, for the Master of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration in Health Care Sanda Erdelez, for the Master of Science (Library and Information Science) John Quatrocchi, for the Master of Public Health Melinda Gushwa, for the Master of Social Work CLOSING REMARKS Lynn Perry Wooten, President 1 This is a commencement program and not a legal document of the University. CANDIDATES FOR THE GRADUATE DEGREES THE COLLEGE OF NATURAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND HEALTH SCIENCES Doctor of Nursing Practice Laura J. Bickford, B.S.N., University of Southern Angela Marie Eisentrout-Melton, B.S.N., Maine, M.S.N., Simmons University Chamberlain University, M.S.N., Simmons Laura Cline, B.A., B.S., Eastern Nazarene College, University B.S.N., M.S.N., MGH Institute of Health Alexandra Price, B.S., University of Connecticut, Professions B.S.N., Sacred Heart University, M.S.N., Simmons University Master of Science in Behavior Analysis Angela B. Bailey, B.A., Eastern Washington Abigail Lane, B.S.W., University of New University Hampshire Kiley Ann Bair, B.A., University of New Mexico Kathleen Lee, B.A., California State University Alyssa Renee Beechler, B.S., Michigan State Christine Luzuriaga, B.A., M.S., Florida University International University Ashley D. Chatman, B.A., Texas Tech University, Devon Derr McCrory, B.S., University of M.A., Abilene Christian University Massachusetts Jesslyn Chokry, B.A., University of California Melissa McLaughlin, B.A., B.S., Salem State Amy Ester Cohen, B.A., San Diego State University, M.Ed., Lesley University University Tommi Narunsky, B.A., Lock Haven University Shannon Cole, B.A., University of New Brittany Diane Nedderman, B.S., The Hamsphire Pennsylvania State University Samantha Kay Colon, B.A., George Mason Megan Nicole Nulph, B.A., University of South University Florida Joanne M. Crossan, B.A., East Stroudsburg John J. Pearson, B.S., Oregon State University University AnnMarie Powers, B.A., Southern New Diana Lynn Draghi, B.S., University of Maryland Hampshire University Sadi-Ann Duckett, B.S., Johnson & Wales Jasmine Lucerito Quintero, B.A., California State University, M.A., Sacred Heart University University Andrea L. Dudding, B.A., Ohio University Jose Cruz Reyes, B.S., Kennesaw State University Erica Ecker, B.S., Union Institute & University Zoe Rolfe, B.A., University of Colorado Victoria E. Edwards, B.A., Temple University Sarah Sargent, B.S., The College of Saint Rose Alexandra D. Fliess, B.A., Duquesne University, Korie R. Sessions, B.A., University of M.LIS., University of Pittsburg, M.S.W., Loyola Massachusetts University Ashley D. Setzer, B.A., Adams State University Allyson R. Ford, B.A., M.A., Ashford University Rachel M. Thomas, B.S., University of Wisconsin Chelsey M. Fosdick, B.A., University of Maddison Thrasher, B.S., Missouri State Massachusetts University Jessica K. Fusco, B.A., University of Tennessee Sean T. Uesugi, B.S., Chaminade University of Sophia Seay Hawes, B.A., Rutgers University Honolulu Briana Barbara Kaulani Hedge, B.A., University Hannah Van Petten, B.S., University of of South Florida Massachusetts Samantha Hirsch, B.S., University of New Julia Cathleen Weber, B.A., University of Hampshire California, M.A., San Francisco State University Drew A. Koletsky, B.A., Emory University Dana Abigail F. White, B.B.A, Silliman University, Philippines 2 Master of Science in Nursing Angelle Adams, B.A., Nicholls State University Kamelia O.P. Burrell-Fowler, B.S.N., Norther Melissa Grace Almeida, B.S.N., Endicott College Carribean University, Jamaica Jennifer Chapin Ames, B.S.N., Norwich Monelle Larissa Burrus, B.S., Southern Adventist, University B.S.N., University of Miami Leigh Fisher Applegate, B.A., B.S.N., University of Madysen Blayke Camara, B.S.N., Massachusetts Miami College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Vida Asante, B.S.N., Chamberlain University Ann Austin Campbell, B.A., Southern Methodist University, B.S., University of Maryland Catherine Asistores, B.S., Florida State University, B.S.N., Cambridge University Sarah Lynn Corcuera Carbullido, B.S.N., University of Texas Esther Rochelle Augenbaum, B.A., Yeshiva University, B.S.N., Stevenson University Mackenzie Lynn Carlson, B.A., Chamberlain University Trina Foriwa Baidoo, B.S., Post University Marsha LaVonne Carter-Hall, B.S.N., Towson Melody Dawn Bajin, B.A., M.S.W., University of University Pittsburgh Leslie C. Casachahua Siesquen, B.S.N., Heather Bandy, B.A., Winston-Salem State University of Southern Maine University Marissa J. Casillo, B.S.N., University of Rhode Rachael Lee Bartlett, B.S.N., B.A.S., University of Island Rhode Island Callie Lynn Castle Kaleigh Beaudoin, B.S.N., Rivier University Jackeline Paola Chacon, B.S.N., University of Caitlyn Shelby Bell, B.S.N., Grand Canyon Rhode Island University Sarbesh Chalise, B.S.N., University of Kristin A. Bell, B.S., Bob Jones University Massachusetts ◊ Jacqueline Nicole Benavidez, B.S.N., University Amy Huynh Chang, B.S.N., George Mason of New Mexico University Kathleen Bentley, B.S.N., University of Jenna Leigh Costa, B.S.N., Anna Maria College ◊ Massachusetts Kerry Gilbert Crosby Michaela Rose Best, B.S.N., Western Governors University Maureen Cugini, B.A., Gettysburg College, B.S.N., MGH Institute of Health Professions Christopher Gordon Bishop, B.S.N., Southwestern Oklahoma State University, B.S., Brittany Breanna Curry, B.S.N., North Carolina Eckerd College, M.S., University of Texas Central University Carla Blaney, B.S.N., Frostburg State University Samantha Mae Cyrs, B.S.N., Kaplan University Ashley Danielle Blazon, B.S., University of Brooke L. Darnell, B.S.N., Nicholls State Massachusetts, B.S.N., Massachusetts College University of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Anika Dhounasalia, B.S.N., Texas State Kenneth Bliss, B.S., University of Phoenix, B.S., University Waynesburg University Jill Elizabeth Doehling, B.S., Bridgewater State Anu M. Boby University Jessica Lynne Brooks, B.S.N., Appalachian State Elizabeth Therese Donoghue, B.S.N., University University of Massachusetts Mandie Michelle Brown, B.S.N., Western Westley James Drabble, B.S.N., University of Governors University Massachusetts Monica J. Brown, B.S.H.S., George Washington Sheryl Drew, B.S., Stetson University University Lorraine J. D'Sa, B.S., Quinnipiac University Rochelle Bryan, B.Sc.N, University of the West Kathleen Erin Eagle, B.S., Central Connecticut Indies, Jamaica State University, B.S.N., University of Vaidehi N. Buch, B.S.N., University of Connecticut Massachusetts Allison Egel, B.S.N., Towson University Sarah Beth Budrovic, B.A., Bowling Green State Christopher D. Estes, B.S.N., Rivier University University, B.S.N., Ursuline College Christine Lynn Evans, B.S.N., Armstrong Atlantic Brianna H. Burgos, B.S.N., Rasmussen College State University Chelsey Lynne Burnette, B.S.N., Jefferson Silver Don F. Festin, B.A., Boston University, College of Health Sciencces B.S.N., Carson Newman University 3 ◊ Degree candidate for Spring 2021 Sophia Rose Finocchi, B.S.N., Colby-Sawyer Harpreet Kaur, B.S.N., California State University College Kristina Faye Kelley, B.S.N., The University of Siobhan Flaherty, B.S.N., Saint Anselm College North Carolina Elizabeth North Fluhrer, B.S.N., University of Soonmi Kim, B.S.N., Aju University, South Korea South Carolina Leah Brianne Kingswood, B.S.N., Grand Canyon Tomeka N. Franklin, B.S.N., Chamberlain University University Cheri Anne Klinghard, B.S.N., Fitchburg State Taylor Carolyn Gardner, B.A., Concordia College College Chrystal D. Gilg Jeffery Stephen Lain, B.A.,University of Maggie Glover-Stief, B.S.N., University of Rochester Vermont Shannon Elizabeth Lane, B.S.N., University of Colby Ann Gonzales North Carolina Kennedy Paige Goode, B.S.N., Grand Canyon Nhat Q. Le, B.S., University of Sciences, B.S.N., University Oregon Health & Sciences University Natalie Michelle Grieb, B.S.N., The Catholic Julie Ann Lemaire, B.S.N., University of Rhode University of America Island Kristi Stefanie Griffing, B.S.N.,University of Nichole B. Lemley, B.S.N., Appalachian State Washington, B.A., Calvary Chapel Bible College University Stephanie L. Haden Pascal Lewis, B.S., St. Francis College Jennifer Lynne Hall, B.S.N., St. John's College Cameron Blake Little, B.S.N., East Caroline University Brittany Hanlon, B.S.N., University of New Mexico Janet Loggins, B.A., Northern State University, B.A., South Dakota State University Amy Leigh Harrup, B.S.N., University of Phoenix Justin Anthony Almeida Lopes, B.S., Seton Hall Michelle Renea Helgerson University, B.S.N., Massachusetts College of Lisa Sue Hendrickson Pharmacy and Health Sciences Nicole Herberger, B.S., Penn State University, Caitlin Louise Dunn Lyons, B.S., Brigham Young B.S.N., Villanova University University Kwameshia T. Hicks, B.S.N., East Carolina Esther Rinaquel P. Macas, B.S., University of University Texas Kathleen Higgins, B.S., Simmons College Victoria Leeanne MacQuilliam, B.S.N., Towson Daniel Alan Hill, B.S.N., East Carolina University University Brittany M. Howell, B.S.N., Fayetteville State Olivia M. Magalhaes, B.S.N., University of New University England Katie-Ann Izzo, B.S.N., Southern New Hampshire Star Majors University Melinda M.