PRESIDING: MARLON S. HONEYWELL, PHARM.D.
EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE DEAN AND PROFESSOR
JAKE GAITHER GYMNASIUM
CEREMONIAL
PROCESSIONAL
WELCOME
MEDITATION
OCCASION
MUSICAL SELECTION
SENIOR REFLECTIONS
PRESENTATION OF THE DOCTOR OF PHARMACY GRADUATES
Dr. Marlon S. Honeywell
Taylor C. Guy MPH, Candidate of Class of 2023 Institute of Public Health,
Alexus Morgan
2nd Year Ph.D. Graduate Learner Pharmaceutical Sciences
Bridg'ette B. J. Israel, PhD Associate Professor Pharmaceutical Sciences
Nkosi Singleton BSPS, Candidate of Class of 2023
Clarissa Ferdinand Pharm.D.,Candidate of Class of 2023
Jocelyn D. Spates, Pharm.D., BCPS Associate Dean Clinical Affairs
HOODING OF THE DOCTOR OF PHARMACY GRADUATES
ADMINISTERING OF THE PHARMACY OATH
PRESENTATION OF THE MPH AND THE DrPH GRADUATES
PRESENTATION OF THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES GRADUATES
Executive Council and Faculty
Michael Jackson, BPharm, CPh
Eminent Scholar in Residence
PRESENTATION OF THE GRADUATES FOR THE MS AND Ph.D. DEGREES IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
RECOGNITION OF SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD RECIPIENTS
ALUMNI CHARGE
DEAN'S MESSAGE TO THE GRADUATES
Tiffany W. Ardley, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Director
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences Program
Selina Darling-Reed Ph.D.
Associate Dean and Professor Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dr. Jocelyn D. Spates
Marrissa Walker, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
Johnnie L. Early, II, Ph.D., R.Ph., Fellow NPhA Dean and Professor
College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS & REMARKS
CEREMONIAL CLOSING
ALMA MATER
RECESSIONAL
Dr. Marlon S. Honeywell
Dr. Venu Kolli
DOCTOR OF PHARMACY
Mavis Abreu
Ayanna Acoff
Cynthia Adme
Geo Aickareth
Patricia Ashford
Andrew Attalla
Christine Bailey
Whitney Bailey
Keyshauna Bain*
Aliyah Balogun***
Brandon Bedsole**
Shakirat Bello*
Samara Blount*
Vonceil Bradford
Tanae'ja Burroughs*
Rossie Carter
Britteny Cherestal*
Tamillia Cherry*
Koreen Clarke
Deashia Crayton*
Christiana Culp*
Ashley Damm
Resacia DeGraffenreidt*
Queen Eaton*
Delon Elem
Abraham Felix
Clarissa Ferdinand**
DOCTOR OF PHARMACY
Semaj Francis
Kayla Freeney*
Kira Gaddis***
Asjia Gilder*
Alexia Gillis*
Christopher Goodwin
Ndia Hall**
Ryan Hanna
Ayana Harpe*
Jishaun Harris*
Kyanna Henley
Razah Hill*
Alexis Hills***
Kristin Holley***
Tatyana Howard
Dominique Hutson
D'Aury Johnson*
Kaila Johnson*
Asia Jones*
Stephanie Jones
Arionne Keaton***
Nida Khan
Corbin King
Lidya Kouri
Middy Laguerre
Edwin Lang*
Leighton Leachman**
Marie Leger**
Sheila Licor**
Brittany Lomax*
Rachel McGill**
Ramez Michail*
Brianne Miller*
Erica Milton*
Agnes Musyoka***
Rhoda Musyoka***
Paul Ndjabe*
DOCTOR OF PHARMACY
Monfort Noel
Ma'Lasha Norton
Jada O'Conner**
Morenike Ogunnaike***
Soteria Omeke*
Tony Osuji**
Raevyn Parrish*
Michael Paul
Jaida Pearce
Kanijah Pryor*
Taliah Qaiyim**
Justine Ray
Khayla Rodriguez**
Loren Rykard*
Gessy Saint Phard*
Lily Sapp
Randi Silcox**
Santra Simon**
Jarrett Smith
Jade Stevens
Teres Taju
Chloe Tober*
Alexis Tran*
Gabrielle Vereen
Raymond Vines***
Phyllisity Walters
Jayla Ware***
Joy Ware**
Nora Waryoba**
Emma Weems
Michayla Williams**
Jonathan Young
Kyle Zackery
* Cum Laude
Tamia A. Brown
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
DeSharra S. Broxsie
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2015
Gabrielle Delucien
B.S., Kean College, 2020
TraViseeah D. Engram
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Taylor Guy
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Dairelle Heath
B.S., College of Charleston, 2020
Abate Hebena
M.D., Addis Ababa University, 1987
Michelle Jenkins
B.S., Towson University, 2021
Ashley N. Jones
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2016
Derrian Martin
B.S., Florida State University, 2021
K’Asia Morley
B.S., University of the Bahamas, 2017
Anibal Perez
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Lynne T. Satchell
B.S., Chamberlain University, 2020
Khalia Scott
B.S., George Washington University, 2020
Morgan Shortridge
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Danielle Smith
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2013
Tyriq Stewart
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Aubrell Watts
B.S., University of Maryland, 2018
Shawnda Williams
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2020
DOCTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Stephanie Colter
M A , Argosy University, 2015
Dissertation Title: “The black heart: Is physical activity an effect modifier for cardiovascular disease in African Americans?”
Dissertation Chair: C. Perry Brown, DrPH
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Getinet Adinew
M.Sc., University of Gondar, 2013
Dissertation Title: “Anticancer Role of Thymoquinone by Alteration of apoptotic gene expression, cell cycle arrest, and Modulations of Nrf2/ ARE/PD-L1 Pathways in triple-negative breast Cancer ”
Dissertation Chair: Karam F A Soliman, Ph D
Peggy Arthur
B.Sc., Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2016
Dissertation Title: “The Role of extracellular vesicles in retinal diseases and neuropathic pain ”
Dissertation Chair: Mandip Sachdeva, Ph.D.
Kimberly Barber
M S , Florida A&M University, 2014
Dissertation Title: “The Antioxidant Effects Of Cardamonin On BV-2 Microglial Cells.”
Dissertation Chair: Karam F.A. Soliman, Ph.D.
Jasmine Evans
B.S., Albany State University, 2019
Dissertation Title: “The Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Neuroprotective Mechanisms of Hesperetin in Activated BV-2 Microglial Cells.”
Dissertation Chair: Karam F A Soliman, Ph D
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Nkafu Bechem Ndemazie
MPH , University of Nottingham, 2017
Dissertation Title: “Design, Synthesis, and Biological evaluation of novel 5FU analog (1,3-bistetrahydrofuran-2yl-5FU) formulation in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.”
Dissertation Chair: Edward Agyare, Ph D
Ashley Payne
M.S., Tennessee State University, 2014
Dissertation Title: “Molecular Mechanisms of the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Epigallocatechin 3-Gallate (EGCG) in Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) Activated BV-2 Microglia Cells ”
Dissertation Chair: Karam F.A. Soliman, Ph.D.
Xiao Zhang
M S , Northeastern University, 2017
Dissertation Title: “Longitudinal Prediction of Intestinal Microbiome after Liver Transplantation with Dynamic Bayesian Networks.”
Dissertation Chair: Matthew Dutton, Ph.D.
PHARMACY LEARNER AWARDS
This and demonstrates a need for assistance in the payment for the Board exam
Recipient: Kira Gaddis
NATIONAL DIAMONDBACK PHARMACY ALUMNI COUNCIL, CAPITAL CITY CHAPTER -- NEW ALUMNI AWARD
A $500 scholarship is given to a P-4 learner with at least a 3.0 GPA located at the Tallahassee Campus. The learner must show a need for assistance in the payment of the Board Exam. The learner must use the scholarship to assist in the cost of obtaining a Board Licensure.
Recipient: Tamillia Cherry-Roulhac
WALGREENS HENRY CADE AWARD
A $2,000 scholarship is presented to a learner with outstanding leadership, communication skills, and an interest in retail community pharmacy practice.
Recipient: Leighton Leachman
CVS PHARMACY AWARD
A scholarship of $1,000 is presented to deserving learners who have volunteered or interned with organizations that support an underserved population, with at least one demonstrating the ability to speak more than one language fluently.
Recipient: Lidya Kouri
K-MART SCHOLARSHIP
A $1,000 scholarship is presented to a full-time learner year P-1 to P-3 with a grade point average of C or better and currently employed in a community pharmacy.
Recipient: Arianna Brock
PHARMACY LEARNER AWARDS
FLETCHER L. GIBSON SCHOLARSHIP
Fletcher L. Gibson dedicated his life to training and transforming the minds of young men and women from Florida A&M University and other universities to become the nation’s “change agents” in the profession of pharmacy. A $500 scholarship award was established to provide academic and need-based scholarships to learners admitted to the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health.
Recipient: Samara Blount
ANTEDRUG SCHOLARSHIP
A $500 scholarship is awarded to two pharmacy learners in their P-1 to P-4 years that need financial assistance due to a family and/or natural crisis. The late Dr. Henry J. Lee, emeritus professor of pharmacy and family, provides this endowment.
Recipient: Arionne Keaton
EDDIE AND JUANITA JEFFERSON COOK PHARMACY SCHOLARSHIP
$500 scholarship to be awarded in the Fall and Spring. The spring scholarship is to be awarded to a Tampa (Hillsborough County) student or the surrounding state of Florida. Awardees should be in their P-3 to P-4 year.
Recipient: Deashia Crayton
CEDRIC DAWKINS, JR. SCHOLARSHIP
A $500 scholarship is given to a P-1-4 learner with at least a 3.0 GPA. The learner must be located at the Tallahassee campus. The learner must show a need for assistance in the payment of the Board Exam. The learner must use the $500 scholarship to assist in the cost of obtaining a Board Licensure.
Recipient: Jada Turner
PHARMACY LEARNER AWARDS
ELMER ROUHLAC SCHOLARSHIP
A scholarship in the amount of $1,000 is presented to a learner who is humble, honest, and unselfish and assists their classmates and the College in any way possible. The endowment is provided by the late Elmer Rouhlac, a Florida A&M University pharmacy graduate.
Recipient: Clarissa Ferdinand
OTIS AND KAREN KIRKSEY SCHOLARSHIP FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Awarded to a graduating senior (P4) and member of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity who has excelled in community service and engagement.
Recipient: Andrew Attalla
ESKENASZI HEALTH FOUNDATION
The $1000.00 scholarship is given to a current P-4 learner with a minimum of 3.0 GPA and has a balance due with the University during their last semester of enrollment.
Recipient: Paul Ndjabe
PHARMOR AWARD
The PharMor award is presented to a graduating pharmacy student who has demonstrated leadership and dedication to the pharmacy profession.
Recipient: Randi Silcox
STUDENT SOCIETY OF HEALTH-SYSTEMS PHARMACISTS OUTGOING OFFICER AWARD
This award is given to a graduating student who held an officer position in the FAMU-SSHP chapter and demonstrated excellence in his/her role.
Recipient: Brittany Lomax
PHARMACY LEARNER AWARDS
TEVA AWARD
The Teva Award is presented to a graduating senior who excels in the study of pharmacy.
Recipient: Samara Blount
USPHS EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH PHARMACY AWARD
This prestigious award recognizes pharmacy learners who have made significant contributions to public health by promoting wellness and healthy communities. Specifically, learners are evaluated on their contributions towards voluntary health-related services, an emerging public health issue, or contributions that advance the goals of Healthy People 2030 or the National Prevention Strategy.
Recipient: Christine Bailey
ELI LILLY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
This award is presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated a high degree of creativity, professional stature, leadership, scholarship and humanity. The student will receive a “Physician Desk Reference” book.
Recipient: Vonceil Bradford
ROBERT S. SCARBOUGH AWARD
A certificate is presented to a graduating learner who has shown tremendous personal and professional growth and development in handling potential obstacles in attaining their status as a graduating senior.
Recipient: Nora Waryoba
VICTORIOUS STUDENT LIVING, INC
This scholarship, in the amount of up to $875.00, is sponsored by Sheneshia White, Pharm.D., Victorious Student Living, and Pfizer, Inc. The scholarship will be awarded to two graduating pharmacy learners. Each learner is a parent who has demonstrated tenacity, professionalism, and a willingness to give back. This scholarship is intended to cover the cost of the NAPLEX and MPJE.
Recipients: Vonceil Bradford and Marie Ledge
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS
DOCTOR OF PHARMACY
Aliyah Balogun***
Kira Gaddis***
Alexis Hills***
Kristin Holley***
Arionne Keaton***
Agnes Musyoka***
Rhoda Musyoka***
Morenike Ogunnaike***
Raymond Vines***
Jayla Ware***
Venu Kolli is a Health care supervisor for Walgreens Florida east locations. Venu is a Pharmacist graduated out of Shenandoah University and completed his Masters in Health Care administration and Information Systems
As a pharmacy supervisor his role is to drive Walgreens mission and vision and drive health outcomes in local Walgreens pharmacies. As a supervisor primary role is to engage and develop pharmacists to practice at the top of the license and to take care of the customer needs in pharmacies
MARSHALS
Learners in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health
SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRS
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Dr Tiffany Ardley
Dr. Chenita Carter
Dr Selina Darling-Reed
Tenele Dennard
Dr Nathan Eraikhuemen
Dr. Patty Ghazvini
Shirley Garrett
Dr Aaron Hilliard
Dr. Madison Holmes
Dr Bridg'ette Israel
Dr. Cameron Javanmardi
Althera Johnson
Rhonda Lloyd
Dr. Soheyla MahdavianMatthews
Dr Ebenezer Oriaku
Dr. Amy Renaud
Dr Selika Sampson
Dr. David Seal
Dr Sandra Suther
Dr. Rima Tawk
Deanne Davis-Williams
Tera Waldo
Verretta Young
Clarissa Ferdinand
Danetta Hooks
Andriana Inkoom
Eljay Tellis
Ear
Sh Dek
Dr. Selika Sampson Leadership Reception
JAKE GAITHER GYMNASIUM
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Don Hayes Creative Photography
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Special thank you to Walgreens for your continued support!
A Thomas Cavano, Ph D , Director of Events Department
The Orange and the Green, thy Sons, shall e'er defend
And loyal to thy voice of love, attend FAM-U! FAM-U! FAM-U! I love thee!
On gridiron, diamond, track, and field, Thy sons the vict'ry never yield¬And while they tread a broader life
Thy love shall stay them in the strife.
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God ever keep us true to thee; Thy faith that truth shall make men free. Shall guide thy loyal sons aright
And fend them thru' the skeptic night.
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