College of Health Sciences and Human Services Master of Science, Physician Assistant
Second Annual MSPA Student | Class of 2022
White Coat Ceremony February 13, 2021 | Virtual Event
Program Master of Ceremonies Provost’s Welcome Dean’s Welcome Keynote Speaker Video Presentation Student Speaker Donning of White Coats Physician Assistant Oath Closing Remarks
Christopher Forest, DHSc, PA-C Katherine Kantardjieff, PhD Allan Hoffman, EdD, CHES Natalie Houser, PA-C Laila Kreitem, MSPA Student Genesee Villalta, Class President Students’ family, friends, and loved ones Michael Jorgensen, FNP, PA-C and Dulce Escobar, MSPA Student Valerie Berry, MD, Assistant Professor
University Representatives Daniel Shapiro, PhD
Interim Associate VP for Academic Programs and Dean, University College & Graduate Studies
John Binkley, MFA
Dean, Extended Education and International Programs
CHSHS Faculty Kent Adams, PhD, FACSM, CSCS
Chair, Kinesiology; Special Assistant to the Dean
Alyssa Erikson, RN, PhD Chair, Nursing
Maria Gurrola, MSW, PhD
Chair, Social Work; Special Assistant to the Dean
Vanessa Lopez-Littleton, PhD, RN
Chair, Health, Human Services and Public Policy
Daramola Cabral, DrPH, MPH, PA
Professor, Health, Human Services and Public Policy
MSPA Program Christopher Forest, DHSc, PA-C Program Director, Professor
Steven Harrison, MD
Medical Director, MSPA Program
Alfred Sadler, MD
Associate Medical Director
Valerie Berry, MD Assistant Professor
Candra Carr, MS, PA-C Assistant Professor
Alex Duplantier, MPH, PA-C Assistant Professor
Nicole Reichhart, MSPA, PA-C Assistant Professor
Michael Jorgensen, FNP, PA-C Instructor
MSPA Students
White Coats Donned By
Angel Acevedo
Jorge Arizmendi and Sam Key
Alexandria Aliotti Mona Ameli Jorge Arizmendi
RoseAnn Aliotti Hamid Ameli Sam Key and Angel Acevedo
Taylor Ash
Warren Ash and David Fernandez
Clay Christensen
Marguerite and John Christensen
Hannah Dal Pra
Marilee Dal Pra
Dulce Escobar
Juan and Amparo Escobar
Samuela Fanua
Pearly Shell and Doreen Fanua
Louisa Frazier
Justin Ebrahemi
MSPA Students Lauren Frey Caroline Gjerstad Brandon Guinvarch Lawrence Ham Sam Key Laila Kreitem
White Coats Donned By Scott Frey Catherine Gjerstad and Deanne Gjerstad Samantha Schupp Miguel and Linda Ham Angel Acevedo and Jorge Arizmendi Samantha Kreitem
Haley Litten
Gary and Debbie Litten
Julianne Maitski
Frank and Lori Maitski
Michael Medina
Karissa Aguiar
Ashley Miller
C.J. Miller
MSPA Students Denise Ochoa Lindsay Parker Johana Pierremont Taylor Pisano
White Coats Donned By Javier and Angeles Ochoa Bobby Pelz John and Dominique Pierremont Natalie Moshe and Hannah Dal Pra
Isaac Ralphs
Sil Ralphs
Caitlin Reid
Carol and Alan Reid
Genesee Villalta
Santos and Reina Villalta
Ellre Villanueva
Joshua White
Jonathon Villarreal Katy Yegorova
Bernadette and Joe Villarreal Nelya Melnichuk