ORDER OF CEREMONY
Introductory Musical Selections
Processional Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1
Composed by Sir Edward Elgar
National Anthem* The Star-Spangled Banner Composed by Francis Scott Key
Welcome Dr. Jann L. Joseph President
Graduate Reflections
Morning Ceremony.................................................................. Avanti Moore
Afternoon Ceremony................................................................. Enna Lackey
Introduction of Guest Speaker
Dr. Jann L. Joseph
Commencement Address............................................................. Kelley Balkcom
Metro North Region Executive, Georgia Power Company
Presentation of Gift .................................................................. Coréon Johnson
President, 2025-26, Student Government Association
Presentation of Honorary Degree (Morning Ceremony) Dr. Jann L. Joseph
Alumni Association Greetings Malik Cooper, ’20 Chair, Alumni Association Board
Presentation of Degree Candidates Dr. Chavonda Mills
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Morning Ceremony.....................................................
Dr. Andrea Jasper Dean, School of Education
Dr. Paula Gordon
Interim Dean, School of Health Sciences
Dr. Joseph Ametepe
Interim Dean, School of Science and Technology
Afternoon Ceremony
Presentation of Diplomas
Dr. Tyler Yu Dean, School of Business
Dr. Marc Gilley
Interim Dean, School of Liberal Arts
Dr. Jann L. Joseph
Conferral of Degrees Dr. Jann L. Joseph
Georgia Gwinnett College Alma Mater*
Closing
Recessional
Dr. Jann L. Joseph
Triumphal March from Aida
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
Congratulations, Georgia Gwinnett College Class of 2026!
On this special day, we celebrate you — our Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) graduates — and commend your persistence, diligence and courage. Each of you has reached this milestone through hard work, sacrifice and determination, and we could not be more proud of all you have accomplished. Commencement marks both a meaningful culmination of your journey and the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
The diploma you receive today represents far more than completed coursework. It reflects knowledge gained, skills strengthened, perspectives broadened and values deepened. Your success is testament to your resilience and your ability to persevere through challenges with focus, adaptability and confidence.
Earning a college degree is a remarkable achievement, regardless of where your journey began or the obstacles you encountered along the way. Every step forward required courage, growth and commitment. As you reflect on this moment, take pride in how far you have come and all that you have overcome.
Your impact will extend well beyond our campus. As you step into what’s next, continue to seek opportunities to learn, to serve and to lead. Carry the spirit of GGC with you as you contribute meaningfully to your communities and professions.
Today, you join a growing community of proud GGC alumni. You will always have a place here, and we warmly invite you back for future events and celebrations. We are excited to follow your journey and celebrate your continued success.
Go Grizzlies!
Dr. Jann L. Joseph President
CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
ASSOCIATE IN NEXUS
SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
MAJOR IN PRODUCTION DESIGN
Leandro Najera Del Rosario
Jenna Iris Hukicevic
ASSOCIATE IN NEXUS
SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
MAJOR IN PRODUCTION FOR FILM AND TELEVISION
Walter Isaias Giron
ASSOCIATE IN NEXUS
SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
MAJOR IN PROFESSIONAL SOUND DESIGN FOR FILM AND TELEVISION
Kenneth Eduardo Pianeta
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
MAJOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Nadia Nyanyong Aganifor
Carlos David Aguilar
Roland Agyemang-Prempeh
Renata Alonso Aguilar
Jaqueline Alvarez Nava
Josue Amaro s
Charles Andrews, III
Kelvin Gerardo Angulo Peralta
John W. Arnold
Omarr Bah
Jaclyn Carlene Baker s
Hannah Elise Ballentine F n
Jaqueline Baltazar Montes
Mark Bebawy
Salahadine T. Bogoreh
Jose-Luis Boyzo Patino
Joshua Hewitt Burton s
Andrea Carol Calvin
Alexander Xavier Camacho
Andrew Jeremiah Campbell
Dayana Elizabeth Campos s n
Miguel A. Casillas
Jordan Derek Colbert
Maria Florencia Cosenza Diez F
Cozbi Bryson Scott Craig
Nayeli Cruces-Torres
Alyssa Marie Cruz F
Alan Cruz
Kaylah Michele Cusseaux F
Tan Phat Dang s
Yoel Daniel l
Natalia M. Dantzler
Araceli Davila
Kendra Lashay Davis
Nisha N. Dhanani
Kimberly Doan F
Courtney Shy’ane Doaty
Samara Lakshmi Dullabh l
Josiah Ameire Edwards
Eli Shamma Felix
Jeremie E. Fergile F
Ofelia Fernandez Esparza
Nadia Feroze
Keenan Joseph Finneran
Erick Antonio Franco
Ciara Del Carmen Franco Cruz s
Casey Sanford Gallagher
Kevin Michael Garmon F
Nayeli DeeAnn Gatica Carrera
Abell Fesseha Gebremichael F
I’yahna Lynnette Glaspie
Leanairis Gomez
Karline Gomez
Zeila Gomez
Rudy Rey Gonzalez
Andy Manuel Guerrero Gutierrez
Magaly Noemi Guillen-Inestroza F
Julio Caleb Gutierrez F
Sebastian D. Guzman
Samuel Lee Hall
Ajla Hasikic
Hanna Olivia Henderson l
Jennifer Herr
Patrick Dennis Hicks
Summer Kay Hickson
Berenice Balestrini Hoskins F
Jessica Alejandra Iglesias-Fierro s
Valdaris Aimee Infante
Beatrice Sandra Irimciuc l
Aneta Ivastanin F
Carlos Alejandro Jasso
Coréon Lee Johnson
Chania Iman Johnson s
Talaya Dinae Jones
Rode Gaelle Joseph
Carson Rae Judd F
Elizabeth B. Kayange
Brandon Kennedy
Zan Zaman Khan
Amorisha Asia Kidd
Johnny Phuoc Kieu F
Joshua Daniel Kim
Medie N. Kitimini
Drew Kramer
Hannie Lafortune
Myra Chan Lang
Angel Nichole Lares
Nhi Thuy Le s
Xavius Leftwich
Zyanya Laurel Leon F
Grace Katherine Lindeke l
Daniel Alejandro Loa s
Nancy Nicole Lopez
Anjelica Dawn-Nell Lott
Aneesa Joy Mack F
Seth A. Mahaffey F
Gospel Mahathirath
Davendra Krisindat Mangar, Jr.
Shenelle Dejanae Manhertz
CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION (continued)
Nicole Mares Rivera
Deonte Cristian Martinez F
Alexis Bailey Maxey
Joyce Mbelenga Kapinga
Jordan McCloud F
Brendan McGee
Michael A. McIntosh
Joselyn Medrano-Rivas s
Anel Mehic
Gregory L. Miller, III
James Andrew Mills
LuJeana Sade Mitchell F
Allyson Linora Modeste
Cheryle Renee Moses
Juan Camilo Mosquera Piedrahita
Edith Navarrete
Alex Navarrete Chavez
Brody James Nealin
Sherly Nguyen F
Nandi Evelyn Nicol
Lillian Ngozi Nwosu
Ana Maria Olarte Gonzalez s
Abdulrazak Said Omar l
Susan Parasa
Terrell Parham
Danny Park
Matthew J. Patrick
Vinh Pham
Samaya Pinnock
Brandon William Pinson
Zellina Zoe Pouchie
Samuel Mark Povolotsky s
Brandon Sean Powell
Kallie Ashton Quiros l
Mercedes Ramirez
Kimberly Ramirez l n
Kayla Kauren Ramos s
Joseph Tyler Roberts
Alexis Peter Rodas
Britney Anette Rodriguez
Jaret Sahir Rodriguez-Guerra
Ava Marie Romero F
Melody Romo s
Sara Michelle Roussel s
Jocelyn Rubio-Camacho s
Brian Alejandro Ruiz
Taylor Paige Rushing
Dylan J. Sadler
Fatima Erica Salifu
Jalen Dominick Samuels
Erick Heraldo Sandoval F
Karla D. Sandoval
Edith Santiago-Hernandez
Lesly Lizbeth Silva Jimenez
Prince A. Siryon Sr.
Eshan Sivji
Lester Emmanuel Slack, Jr.
Zachary T. Smith F
Justin Tanner Smith F
Kayleen Renee Solorzano-Munguia
Alex Youngjin Song
Rikke Vindt Steenhold
Candice Alicia Stephens F
Valentina Suarez
Rylee Anne Swartz
Hunter Rene Swartz F
Peter Trung Ta F
Phillip Quoc Ta
Daniel Oluwafemi Taiwo
Kevin Tamayo
Sammi Tang s
Jennifer Carolina Tenelema-Perez
Devin M. Thiel l n
Paula Gabriela Torroledo
Britney Nhi Tran F
Thu Ngoc Anh Tran l
Anes Trbonja
Stephanie Spell Trotter
Amar Trumic s
Kamaria Annrielle Turner
Yadira Elizabeth Valencia
Taylor C. Van Wye
Emanuel Vasquez-Martinez
Kimberly Yasira Velasquez
Eunice Villarreal
Vuong Vu
Emen Waliany F
Havana Danielle Warner
Asif Wastani
Nadav Weizmann
Kayla Monique James Whieldon F
Andrew White
Cameron Wiley F
Erissa Arianna Williams s
Matthew Patrick Winslow F
Gloria Tshikengela Yabadi F
Phing Yang
Rodrigo Ezequiel Zaragoza Mendoza
Emily Rose Zboran F
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
MAJOR IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Betty-Ann Eneke Akonchong
Vansky Felsmath Bastien
Omar Custovic
Henshel Tanyi Ekpo
Kayla M. Haynes
Naiyomi Rachell Henry l
Catherine Martinez
Silvia Meica s
Uy Xuan Ninh
Ahmet Seho
Truman Dara Sok s
Jane Sanda Lwin Sumhlei
Justin Lee Watson s
CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION (continued)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
MAJOR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Aniya Abdulsamad
Nada Abu-Samrah Salaymeh l
Katherine Marisol Aguilar
Briana Therese Alamina F
Dede M. Amaizo F
Yamilee Barragan
Haley S. Bennett F
Caroline Carson Canup F
Rebeca Lisbeth Cazun Rivas F
Jessica Lynette Chavez
Sydney Nicole Cooper s n
E’Mani Shayaa Daniel
Tiffany Marie Ferretiz
Michelle Maedel Glenn
Stephanie Nicole Gonzalez-Marquez
Tiara Helmy
Arlene Elizabeth Hernandez
Valeria Hernandez
Eliyana Chanele Hollinger
Hannah Irene James l
Keiera Lacole Jones
Anna Elaine Keller l
Gabrielle Sinclair Loyd F
Hunter G. Martin
Wensley Allison Martinez-Urban F
Nicole Mayor
Maggie Jane Mendonca F
Kayla Christina Pennant F
Citlally Jaimes Perez s
Ania Chalese Polk
Ladis Guadalupe Ponce
Marielle Ramirez
Stephanie Michelle Ramirez-Perez
Kortland Micaiah Rease s
Megan Elizabeth Rider F
Nayeli E. Rios F
Makayla Elizabeth Rogers F
Alondra Sanchez l
Jaely Trejo-Rojo
Eric Jose Umanzor F
Tamara Valdez F
Ntshais Yang
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
MAJOR IN MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION
Jessica Bianca Allen
Zil Bok F
Tyanna Natavia Brown
Kennedy Saige Deas F
Sophie Reva Rachel Goodman
Xavier Khalil Harmon
Wendy Larios
Ashleigh Michelle Miles
Madison Hope Moore
Kaila Noelle Robinson
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
MAJOR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
Taza Reni Blanton
Carolyn Burke F
Marritha Natasha Choi
Jennifer Lynn Cochran
April Ann Ferrero
Charlena Jaquela Gales-Jordan
Felicia Lynn Gist
Vanessa Anita B. Gomez
Merritt S. Hanna
Gertrude Delina Jazon
Jillian Alessa Kurz
Sharon G. Lewis l
Nimat Ayesha Muhammad
Alec Walker Smith
Kenia Melissa Soto
Edwaan Mohamed Yassin l
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
MAJOR IN HEALTH SCIENCE
Shahd H. Ahmed
Nyla Nasia Bester l
Lauren Elizabeth Bingham
Naida Cesko
Britney Chanseri
Jasmine Josephine Crutchfield
Jessica Cruz-Mendez
Chelsea Dinh F
Katava Lynn Egson
Dalia Elmutaz Elmamoun F
Annelysha L. Felton
Lydia S. Ghebrewet
Sharnae D. Gibson
Bikiltu Gudeta F
Kendra Alisha Hill F
Nahseim B. Huskey
Shakira Jean-Jules
Tyra Kaila Jones
Zainab Khan
Purna P. Khatiwada F
Nuh Ta Lin
Avanti Laney Moore
Citlali Nunez Lara F
Bryana Jenelsy Peralta Perez
Shania Omattie Persaudie
Leah Richardson
Stephen Paul Schaefler, Jr. l
Nydrea Patricia Serrano
Kenovia Ashanti Simpson
Alexis Soto Calderon
Teebasiquinnie N. Teemogonwuno, Sr.
Beronica Araceli Turcios
Ana Elizabeth Vallejo-Sierra
Kevin G. Vasquez F
Ashley Johana Velazquez Orozco
Uriya Faith Rosa Woods
Sidney Jenelle Wright
Sabrina Nkaujfuabcua Xiong
CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION (continued)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
MAJOR IN NURSING
Kelly Elizabeth Acosta F
Yemisi Olajumoke Adesanya
Ruth Ajaegbo
Arletee Ambrosio-Montoya l n
Lina Arvberger F
Melantha Belyakov F
Ihsaan Sabreen Bizzard-Goodine
Logan Daisy Boykins F n
Hunter Brune-Herrera Le
Brittany Louise Butler l
Ashley Joseph Cherukara F
Charlene Chirumiko
Megan E. Coyne
Tiffany Kay Dao s
Carson K. Garrison
Enrique Gonzalez-Leon l
Ashley Janeth Gutierrez
Corissa D. Howard F
Lydia Ininahazwe F
Gursimran Kaur
Samuel Aaron Kidd
Khanh Kim Kieu F
Melisa Madesko s
Carly Faith Mathis F
Olivia K. Melville F
Kyla C. Mesa s n
Anthony Thai Nguyen F
Skylar Q. Nguyen
Christina Nilsson
Aishat Adebisi Olaoluwa
Nana Amma Opoku
Maria Camila Pardo Marquez
Kimberly Pena
Jenna Phelps
Whitney Reese l
Cindy Yamileth Sanchez
Katelyn Victoria Sellers F
Mia Solomon F
Hope Thomas s
Leah Thomas s
Estefani Samanta Tista F
Courtney Nicole Uche F
Taylor Alissa Wilson F
BACHELOR OF ARTS
SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
MAJOR IN CINEMA AND MEDIA ARTS
PRODUCTION
Tajai Ylatia Adams
Jessica Agalaba
Brandon Allen F
Zari Dakari Anderson l
Michelle Jasmine Arredondo
Arin N. Blackman
Thomas F. Bradley
Sophia Faith Buff
Hannah Grace Noel Burgess s
Kodie Gabrielle Butler-Clay F
Bob G. Dennis, II
Alexander Xaiver Edmond s
Roger Alexander Erazo
Olivia Laci Fallica
Fryda Flores-Mera
Arturo Fonts Carmauta
Matthew Thomas Ford F
Aaliyah J. Francis
Janae Cheri Gadson F
Samuel Alejandro Galdamez F
Zyaire Moses Dion Gilbert s
Prussia Elise Graul F
Sabreen F. Hudaib F
Ramatulai Adama Kamso-Pratt
Miles J. Kessler
Dong V. Le s
Bartisa Elisa Maston
Christopher James Melton
Anh Ngoc Nguyen s
Michaela Nichole Phillips
Bryson Cole Quevedo
Jace Corinth Singleton
Eldin Skocic
Mathew Hiluf Solomon
Rachel Nicole Tomlin F
Rosemary Vaughn
Ashley Marie Vega
Devyn P. Villanueva
Carla A. Wilson
BACHELOR OF ARTS
SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
MAJOR IN ENGLISH
Ashley-Nine Angela Armstrong F
Joseph Wesley Bohanan
Olivia Laci Fallica l
Taylor Nicole Echols
Alandra Ymani Hawthorne
Ermin Husakovic F
Blake N. Reid
Sukanna Sarkar s
Atta Gabriella Schlitt Herbert
BACHELOR OF ARTS
SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
MAJOR IN ENGLISH WITH TEACHER CERTIFICATION
Nishat Kayum l
Katie Ann Plummer s
Nuha Abedin Sobhan
BACHELOR OF ARTS
SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
MAJOR IN HISTORY
Archan Dipakkumar Brahmbhatt
Caleb Thomas Christian
Erick Montalvo
Logan Scott Sanders
Aaran Singh Sandhu
CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION (continued)
Caroline Grace Smith
Kylie Noelle Stokes s
Liam Keadle Watkins s n
Bahishta Nadir
Joshua Linor Norales
Ayat Salameh
Isabella Jayleen Santiago
Keshaun James Weaver
BACHELOR OF ARTS
SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
MAJOR IN HISTORY WITH TEACHER CERTIFICATION
Kailyn E. Berry
Mia Nicole Berry
Emily Lynn Park Matteson
Robert Gregg McCurry, II F
Courtney Alyssa Perez
Yeshimabeth Prawl
Joseph Santos Trejo F
BACHELOR OF ARTS
SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
MAJOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Theguy Amani
Rebekah Ellen Armstrong F
Laurelle Ahie Bassa
Isaiah Joseph Campbell
Bradley Alan Faw
Ruhamah Raquel Ferguson
Amar Gibril Gaye
Enna Angelina Lackey F
Abigail Law
Alondra Medina
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
MAJOR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Ashley Ahtziri Adame-Arcos
Oluwadamilola Deborah Adekunle l
Ruben Angeles-Franco
Jazlyn J. Arroyo-Carrillo
Pamela Andrea Balderas Padilla
Mallory Elizabeth Brattain s
Janiya K. Brookens F
Brandon Burgos
Diana Julisa Chacon
Jesse Rene Chicas
Harrison Cole Coker l
Caitlin Melissa Espino
Meagan Farmer
Hannah Grace Fuchko s
Sally Elizabeth Gilliam
Brendon Mark Hagler F
Jasmine Alyse Haskins F
Jason Saul Hernandez Sr.
David Jaimes-Duran
Mariama Jaiteh
Mikayla Johnston
Zander A. Kelly
Megan Renee Lee
Trevor Lynwood
Inamar Martinez l
Lizbeth Mejia
Octavian George Mihaita
Bryan Mora Terrazas
Blanca Morales
Khala Jeana Palmer
Jordan Christopher Rowland
Stephanie Sanchez
Ryan Charles Seay
Arikah Shaunté Smith
Matthew Bernard Swain
Ashley Nicole Trusty
Emmanuel Tochi Uzochukwu
Ashley Villagomez
Bailey Rebecca Walters
Nicole Ann Watkins
Tyler Michael Williams F
Diante Tatianna Williams s
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
MAJOR IN HUMAN SERVICES
Jolis Abreu
Zanab Samir Alhussen F
Lindsey Nicole Chudoba
Simone Angella Davis
Ayanea Mason
Jacob Garrison Oldknow F
Jessica Roelink s
Laura Russell F
Sarah Mylynn St. Clair
Olivia Taylor Townsend
Anna Williams
Kelil Abduletif Yousuf
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
MAJOR IN INTEGRATIVE STUDIES
S. Christine Boyce s
Lanee Bradshaw
David Alan Brazelton
Sean Douglas Carnes
Joshua James Tompkins Clinkscales
Jabria Saburh Davis
Esther Princess Dogei
Briana Aleta Doster
Maria Natalia Flores F
Makayla S. Gartrell
Latoyia Chyntai Harden
Alexus Diamond Holiday
Stefanie M. Huber s
Alexis Keene-Kaiser
Marisela Ramona Leon Paez
Leilah Marie Miller
Nakiea Jalik Overstreet
Elijah Maleek Paul
Shawn Seiweh Sedjoah
CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
(continued)
Melanie Jailene Taveras
Jared Vaughn
Angela Lea Ward F
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY
Faith-Marie Assabia Ackah
Karen R. Arevalo Gamez F
Maryam Ammar Atrah
Ariana Avila
Brittany Briana Baptist
Latrisa Battle
Denis Beganovic
Taylor Denise Bentley
Cierra Jesenia Bernardino
Jasmine Betancur
Emma Brantley Branham
Amber Brown s n
Troi Lynese Butler
Nevaeh Marie Cabrera
Keila Candelaria-Arbona F
Jennifer Cao F
Taylor Grace Carlyle
Raegan Sharell Carmichael F
Hannah A. Carswell
Jasmine Abigail Chavez Zelaya F
Timothy Joshua Ciceron
Akeia Danique Clay
Jair Clayton
Alexys Jayde Cobb
Gentry Jane Cox
Thi Diem Quynh Dao l
Diana Christina Dean
Chian Adia Dorsey
Musa Drammeh
Stephanie Echeverry
Melissa Estrada
Genevia Freeman l
Akua Adoma Frimpong
Sophia Bridgette Galiano F
Essence Naomi Garland
Genesis Kassandra Gonzalez
Alexandra Gorfinkel
Alexandra Danielle Gottilla
Yamlette Elisama Guerra
Christopher Leon Harling l
Zahari Shakira Hernandez
Ivan Hernandez Palma
Anijah Renay Hill F
Cai House F n
Afia Irfan
Damir Daniel Jones
Abin Jose
India Cherron Key
KeShauna Janiah Lee
Jennifer Lopez
Salvator D. Lorick, Jr.
Esinu Felicity-Pee Marfo
Kamryn Uvette Marion
Jose Carlos Martinez, Jr. F
Mary Ann Elizabeth Mathis F
Melissa Lillian Mukuhi Mbogo
Sarah Diane Mejia
Kyra Ellyse Moore F
Samantha Bogan Moskowitz s
Monica Lizbeth Navarrete
My-Hanh Dreama Nguyen
Sharon Yamileth Nunez
Katherine Gisselle Orellana F
Benjamin F. Ortega s
Mia Nicole Parks F
Jamie Jermayoli Perez Valenzuela
Rubin Pham l
Aaron Ponce-Torres s
Jasmine Ashleigh Primo
Andrew Victor Prunescu
Valerie Nana Yaa Quarshie
JaNiah K. Richardson
Raquel Rios
Briana Maeve Rogel F
Johri Anahlyse Rowe
Courtney S. Shepherd
Xander Corbin Shields
Cortni Rarchel Short
Sabrina Marie Sidamdouane
Dylan Alejandro Sierra F
Gaby Isabel Sifuentes
Emma Elizabeth Silveira F n
Mia Nasya Singleton
Jacy Murray Siso
Olivia-Renee L. Slater
April Somphonephakdy
Cristal St. Vil F
Maliyah Le’Nea Talley
Andrea Tello
Brooke Thornton F
Vianna Tran To
Kimberlyn Success Toe
Dannelly Itzel Torres-Maldonado
Kayla Volcy F
Adia Selah White
Bianca La’Shay Wright
Diamond Yang F
Alecia Zellous
Netsanet Zerubabel s
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MAJOR IN BIOLOGY
Anela Djaman Aba Aka
Aya Q. Alazaiza l
Darhan Jacob Amundson s
Kayley Lynn Appel F
Bisma Assad
Geminee Nneka Baptiste
Isaac Adom Budu
Tyler Kenneth Bulot F
Haley Ann Burke F
Valeria Calderon-Silva s
Kalah Monee’ Caldwell
CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
(continued)
Iris Jewel Camden l
Stephanie Campos Santana
Kevin Cervantes-Ramirez
Vanessa Sarai Contreras
Richard Ngoc Pham Dang l
Vivian Nguyen Dao
Laurencio P. Davis
Hannah Elizabeth Duncan l
Amaya Angelis Guerra
Melody Alyse Jaimes
Kailynn Ryan James s
Kristen J. Kaufman
Khiya Kenney
Monica Katini Keo
Norah Khader F
Johnny Dylan King
Maksym Kurgan F
Bronwen M. Kurjewicz
Jacob Andrew Lambert F
Thi Ngoc Han Le F
Brandon S. LeGrant, Jr.
Annalese Theresa Maggio
Akorfa Excelsia-Pee Marfo
Chastity Faith McDaniel F
Cabria McKenzie
Leslie Mejia-Jovel F
Albert Alexander Menjivar-Ayala
Carly Ann Moore F
Jabril Bakari Muhammad
Long T. Nguyen
Brian Nielsen
Shannon Favour Mfare Mbeng Ojong F
Thuy-Vi Pham l
Tran Mong Tuyen Pham F
Shelby Phan
Je’Nae Ramdeen
Catalina Vanessa Ramos
Gage C. Rhodes
Joseph Fidel Robles Rubio
Luis Miguel Rodriguez Lara s
Esmailin Rojas Marulanda F
Alan Soliz l
Parsa Soltani Omid s
Jenna Ann Thomas
Vy Tran
Julie Le Vo s
Kendra Rasheda Wilkerson
Madeline Kashia Xiong
Jay Jongbin Yoon
Michelle Yusupov s n
Keytlin Zelaya Edwards
Hanyun Zhou F
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MAJOR IN BIOLOGY WITH TEACHER CERTIFICATION
Brandon Richardo Navarro
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY
Keith Darius Belyue
Charles Kenneth Cobb
Amara Forringer F n
Tabitha Marie Gluth F
Zahraa Alaa Hamid
Colin Patrick Murphy l
Rebecca Nemi
Ryan Lee Peck
Charmaine Minerva Pollydore
Faith Sarahun Soeun
Lauren Olsen Trujillo F
Eduardo Vega l
Brett Whitson
Savannah Xiong
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MAJOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Simon John Angelich
Olivia Marie Heard s n
Rathieswari Jeyabalan l
Antonique Toni Johnson
Isabella Munoz-Arroyave
John Robert Nice, III l n
Ana Carolina Santiago Toro
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MAJOR IN EXERCISE SCIENCE
Yoel H. Araya
Walker Ray Bennett
MyLena Evelyn Bradley
Simeon Brooks
Christianne Chin
Jennifer S. Coronado Lerma
Lauren Diaz Hernandez
Lhory Florvil
Jeronimo Garcia Giraldo
Keyanna Monae Gibbs
Karen Gonzalez-Canales F
Julianna Isabel Gronbach F
Melody Joy Halteman
Khang Minh Ho
Svenja Fiona Hoppe s
Marlee Judie Ignace
A’liyah Tará Jackson
Devan Kiana King
William Jacob Klouda
Jakayla Alexus Latimore
Zulaykha Yahaira Lemus-Vazquez F
Emanuel Lizarralde Mora
Lisnely Estela Lluberes
Natalie G. Maguire s
CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION (continued)
David Martinez-Yanez
Reignah MaeLee Mulkin l
Vanessa Sandra Munive
Aaliyyah Nangah
Brayan Fabian Nieto Penon
Yasmine Grace-ann Norah
Carolina Gea Osminina F
Kayla Marie Phillips
Lois Eunice Riley F
Angela Jaqueline Rubio
Cristopher Sanchez De La Vega
Jay Anthony Santos Moran
Heather A. Smith F
Fejiro Praise Wings s
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MAJOR IN INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
Razan Abdalla s
Collins Ayomide Ademola
Fareed Mohammad Ahmed s
Ademola Emmanuel Akiwowo
Jeremy Ugchukwu Anyanwu
Kelechi Ariwodo F
Karen M. Armendariz
Brennon Nathaniel Ary
Ewura Ama Awere l
William Scott Barre
Ciera Baucham
Walker Bryan Bell
Myea Yvonne Blagrove
Ethan Boderas s
John Michael Brannigan F
Damien Bernard Brown
Yasmine Bruck F
Cameron E. Bruner
Nicholas Shane Burse F
Jeremy Caba
Caleb Steven Cedeno
Shone Shibu Cherian s
Andrew Chukwuemeka Chigbu
William Sittysuck Chokbengboune
Wilmer Alexis Cifuentes Barrios
Hector David Cruz, Jr.
Lam Tri Dao F
Peter David Davis
Marcquesha Antroinette Dillon
Jessica Daniell Watts
Hieu Trung Do s
Mary O. Dunmoye
Chukwuebuka Damian Emenike
Britney Nicole Familia Espinosa
Brandon John Faulkenberry
Jose M. Fernandez-Diaz F
Marvin Fuentes
Brenda Jazmin Garcia Leyva
Matthew Marius Gligore s
Carlo Augustine Gonzales F
Rene Xavier Gonzalez l
Gethsemane Gonzalez Cirilo
Amer Gredelj
James Jamaal Hardy
Steven M. Harmon
Darclyn Esther Harper F
Samir Hernandez Mendoza
Shafwan Hossain F
Shelby Frances Hughes F n
Garrett Carl Hunsaker l
Jaylan Igbinoba
Hannah Jensen F
Eyob D. Kabeto
Jan Alexander Kaltenegger
Samuel Garner Keller l
Jehanghir Khan
Yu Jin Kim F
Richard Joseph Kotwa l
Etienne N’Zamba Laccruche
Jordan Xavier Laudun
Ronoquade George Lawrence F
Duc Thinh Le l
Deadrian Lequan Lewis
Yangchen Lhamo
Dylan Long s
Adis Mahmic F
Aaron Bradley Matthews
Maxwell Kent McCaffrey
Sydney Hope Miller
Kevin Miralrio Carranza
Loana Morillo Diaz s
Brendan Joseph Morrissey
Travis Phomma Mounsy
Andreea Neculoiu F
David Edward Nelson F
Simmon Duc Hau Nguyen
Kevin Nguyen
Victor Osahon Ojienabor
Michael Oluwafemi Olawoyin
Gavin Singh Pandha l
Arletty Payero
Austin Tin Pham
Kiara Michelle Pineda
Farhana Rahman F
Bavi Lomae Ratliff F
Mekhi S. Redden
Kevin Rubio F
Leena Saeed F
Claudio Carrel Sandrio s
Sonal Achyutkumar Sekhda s
Abdou Tijan Senghore
Jabel Tijan Senghore
James Alexander Shaklee s n
Rashaan Samarley Shaw
Kimberly Solis
Oluwatofunmi Samuel Sotire
Ashley Marie Soto Lombo
Nyla Nazhara Sukhram F
Justin Damien Tavarez
Oscar Daniel Valdez
Daniel Vega F
Zainab Versi F
Joshua Vlasin
CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION (continued)
Phillip Lam Vu l
Elina Watson
Kylie Michelle Weber l
John William Whelan F
Yonas Wondafrash
Christopher Alphaeus Young
Christian Brandon Zarate Beltran
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS
Deshawn William Nasir Dennard
Ariana Sang-Mi Goltz
Sara Paj Hli Lo F
Zachary Robert Marshall
Austine T. Tiet-vo
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS WITH TEACHER CERTIFICATION
Reicel Bantya
Dr. Jann L. Joseph has served as president of Georgia Gwinnett College since 2019. Under her leadership, the college has strengthened its commitment to student success, expanded academic opportunities and deepened its role as a workforce and community partner in Gwinnett County and across Georgia.
Guided by a vision of GGC as a premier “access to success” institution, Joseph has championed innovative, student-centered initiatives that prepare graduates for meaningful careers. She has prioritized experiential learning, ensuring students engage in internships, service-learning and undergraduate research that build real-world skills and support career readiness.
During her presidency, GGC has expanded its academic portfolio to meet evolving workforce needs, including the launch of its first graduate program, the Master of Arts in Teaching, as well as new undergraduate programs aligned with high-demand fields. She also led major campus investments, including the Gateway Project and the opening of the Convocation Center, enhancing student life, athletics and community engagement.
A strategic and data-informed leader, Joseph guided GGC through the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining fiscal stability and positioning the college for continued growth. She is active nationally through leadership roles with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the American Council on Education and Higher Education Resource Services and serves on several regional boards.
Joseph holds a doctorate in curriculum and instruction (science education) from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She resides in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and draws inspiration and joy from her three adult sons and their families.
Kelley Balkcom is the metro north region executive for Georgia Power Company, where she oversees external affairs for Gwinnett, DeKalb, north Fulton and Forsyth counties. She previously led the company’s Regulatory Affairs team, developing regulatory strategies and building relationships with stakeholders involved in Georgia energy policy.
Balkcom began her career with Georgia Power in 2003 in sales and has held roles across marketing, sales, customer service operations and financial support. She served as a financial comptroller supporting statewide operations teams and led groups focused on technical analysis, customer service, sales and energy efficiency for residential and business customers. She also supported the executive vice president of External Affairs and Nuclear Development, coordinating cross-functional efforts to achieve organizational goals.
A native of the Atlanta area, Balkcom earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Georgia and an MBA from Mercer University. She is a graduate of the Georgia Chamber High Potentials program and Leadership Georgia. Balkcom serves on several community and education boards, including Georgia Gwinnett College Foundation’s Board of Trustees, the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Public Policy Advisory Committee, Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Gwinnett Technical College Foundation’s Board of Trustees and the Gwinnett County Public School Foundation Board. She is also a member of the Atlanta Women’s Foundation’s 2025 Inspire Class.
Avanti Moore graduates with a bachelor’s degree in health science with a concentration in public health. Her journey at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) reflects resilience, leadership and an unwavering commitment to growth. As an adult learner, wife and mother, she balanced the demands of family, work and academics while remaining determined to reach the finish line. What began as a goal to simply “go to school, learn and leave” transformed into a powerful journey of self-discovery and purpose.
During her time at GGC, Moore became deeply involved on campus, serving as chief justice of the Student Government Association for three years and leading multiple student organizations. She also represented the college through speaking engagements, including its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration, and participated in meaningful conversations with influential leaders. Her dedication to service and leadership extended beyond campus, as she actively worked to uplift her community and inspire others.
Moore’s path was not without challenges. Through it all, she remained grounded in her faith and committed to persevering, using each obstacle as an opportunity to grow. She credits her success to her strong support system, including her family, mentors and the GGC community. Moore leaves GGC as a passionate leader and changemaker, ready to continue making an impact while inspiring others to embrace growth, overcome adversity and pursue their purpose with confidence.
Enna Lackey graduates with a bachelor’s degree in political science with a concentration in international relations and a minor in criminal justice. During her time at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), Lackey distinguished herself as a dedicated student, student-athlete and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadet, balancing the rigorous demands of academics, collegiate softball and military training.
As a member of the GGC softball team, Lackey developed a deep appreciation for teamwork, accountability and perseverance. The relationships she built with her teammates and coaches played a significant role in shaping her college experience, teaching her the impor tance of trust, resilience and embracing both victories and setbacks as opportunities for growth.
In addition to athletics, Lackey pursued her passion for service and leadership through the ROTC program, where she was challenged to grow as a confident and adaptable leader. Her time in the program reinforced the importance of discipline, balance and stepping outside of her comfort zone to achieve personal and professional growth.
Guided by the belief in challenging herself to reach new heights, Lackey embraced every opportunity to grow at GGC. She credits her success with the support of her family, friends, coaches and mentors, who encouraged her throughout her journey. Following graduation, Lackey will commission as a medical service officer in the U.S. Army.
Rubye Wilburn Neal was born in 1935 in Dacula, Georgia. She is the second of 12 children born to Clyde Wilburn and Artilea Dye Wilburn. Neal is a graduate of the historic Hooper-Renwick School and later attended Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University) and Fort Valley State College (now Fort Valley State University).
Neal’s professional career spanned several decades and included long-standing service at Jackson EMC from 1977 until 1991. After retiring, she devoted herself to public service and community leadership, becoming a trusted and respected figure throughout Gwinnett County.
For decades, Neal has served her community through volunteer leadership with the Central Gwinnett Cluster Foundation, the Boys and Girls Club, her local church and civic organizations.
Neal is widely recognized for her key role in preserving the legacy of Hooper-Renwick School, which was transformed into the Hooper-Renwick Themed Library, the first of its kind in the Southeast. Neal’s lifelong commitment to service, education and community preservation closely aligns with the mission and values of Georgia Gwinnett College. In recognition of her impact, the City of Lawrenceville named Rubye Neal Lane in her honor. Neal remains a powerful example of purpose-driven leadership and community engagement.
LEADERSHIP
ADMINISTRATION
Jann L. Joseph, Ph.D., President
Chavonda Mills, Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Wanda Aldridge, Interim Vice President for Business and Finance/CBO
Kimberly Jordan, Vice President for Enrollment Management Services
Christine Miller Divine, Ph.D., Vice President for Information Technology and Institutional Research/CIO
Darin Wilson, Ph.D., Vice President of Advancement and Community Engagement
Matthew K. Robison, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs
Sloan Jones, Chief of Staff and Chief Communications Officer
Terrance Schneider, Associate Vice President of Facilities and Chief of Police
S. Rebekah Myers, J.D., General Counsel and Chief Legal Affairs Officer
PRESIDENT EMERITUS
Daniel J. Kaufman, Ph.D.
DEANS
Tyler Yu, Ph.D., Dean, School of Business
Andrea Jasper, Ph.D., Dean, School of Education
Paula Gordon, Ph.D., RN, Interim Dean, School of Health Sciences
Marc Gilley, D.M.A., Interim Dean, School of Liberal Arts
Joseph Ametepe, Ph.D., Interim Dean, School of Science and Technology
Kara Latopolski, Ph.D., Dean of Students
Catherine Downey, M.A., M.L.I.S., Interim Dean of Library Services
Karen Jackson, Ed.D., Interim Dean of Student Success
Alesha Harris, Ph.D., Dean of Student Holistic Health
FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chair
K. Carlton Buchanan, Jr., M.D.
Vice Chair
Jann L. Joseph, Ph.D.
President
Barbara Martell
Secretary
Brandon Hartley
Treasurer
R. Lee Tucker, Jr.
Trustees
Reza Abree
Kelley Balkcom
Susie Collat
Malik Cooper, ‘20
Jay Dennard, Jr.
Om Duggal
T. Scott Duncan
Anthony Ferrari
Gregory W. Hayes
Wayne H. Mason
Antonio Molina, Esq.
Bartow Morgan, Jr.
Windy Nicholson
Herman Pennamon, Jr.
Norberto Sanchez
Mitchell Stephens
Darin Wilson, Ph.D.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS
Chair
Malik Cooper, ’20
Vice Chair
Darnell Clarke, ’18
Secretary
Brian Hickson, ’21
Members
Samantha “Sam” Adams, ’18
Mola Akpata, ’19
Laura Janet Arana, ’23
Jamie Garcia Caycho, ’14
Luis Montanez Cerna, ’21
Kolton DeFoor, ’21
Pearline Doxie, ’17
Cole Hembree, ’19
Asad Khan, ’17
Nabilah Lasker, ’18
Iram Mehal, ’14
Kai Nguyen, ’17
Khadijah Nixon, ’21
Eric Ruiz, ’17
Ashley Still, ’12
Eric Thomas, Jr., ’22
Demone Webb, ’22
James Wilson, ’18
HONORS REGALIA SYMBOLISM AND TRADITIONS
Some graduating seniors wear regalia recognizing their memberships in honor societies and/or the GGC Honors Program. In addition to specified GPAs, students must meet other requirements to be considered members of these groups. These students are to be commended for earning the prestigious distinctions represented by their regalia, which may include a cord or stole (sash), with or without a medallion.
GGC Honors Program – Interdisciplinary Green and silver
Alpha Lambda Delta – First-year Students Maroon and yellow
Alpha Phi Sigma – Criminal Justice Gold and blue
Beta Beta Beta – Biology Forest green and red
Beta Gamma Sigma – Business Forest green and gold
Beta Kappa Chi – Science Royal blue and golden yellow
Golden Key – Interdisciplinary Gold and blue
Kappa Delta Pi – Education Purple and gold
Kappa Mu Epsilon – Mathematics Rose pink and silver
Kappa Omicron Nu – Exercise Science Burgundy and gold
National Society of Leadership and Success –Interdisciplinary Red, silver and black
Omicron Delta Epsilon – Economics Blue and gold
Phi Alpha Theta – History Red and silver
Pi Sigma Alpha – Political Science Red, white and black
Psi Chi – Psychology Platinum and dark blue
Sigma Iota Rho – International Studies Blue and white
Sigma Tau Delta – English Cardinal and black
Upsilon Pi Epsilon – Computing and Information Gold and maroon
Higher education is rich in symbolism and traditions, sometimes involving history that is hundreds of years old. Schools establish their own designs and meanings for aspects of this symbolism, creating imagery unique to each institution.
THE GGC SEAL
The GGC seal includes elements representative of the local and state communities, as well as the college’s four pillars of scholarship, leadership, service and creativity. It is used only for official academic or presidential communications and materials. The GGC logo fulfills all other identification needs.
THE GGC MACE
Derived from ancient weapons, maces were adapted for academic ceremonies and parliamentary occasions during the Middle Ages. GGC’s mace features a combination of materials symbolizing facets of the college and affiliated groups such as students, faculty, staff and the broader community. It is topped by a GGC green torch representing the light of education and its promise of a brighter future.
ACADEMIC DRESS
The traditions of academic dress or regalia date back to the 12th century when universities emerged from religious orders. Fabrics, patterns, colors, trimmings, robe length, hoods, tassels and other features are based on the wearer’s discipline, degree and granting institution. For formal academic events, GGC’s faculty appear in a wide variety of colorful regalia while college officials wear regalia specific to GGC.
