School of Allied Health Professions Commencement 2020

ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEENTH YEAR

two thousand and twenty

CONFERRING OF DEGREES

School of Allied Health Professions | Loma Linda, California

Message from the President Congratulations to the Class of 2020.

One of the greatest joys experienced by our campus community is the opportunity to celebrate your academic excellence and personal achievements. This 114th commencement season marks the culmination of your study and professional preparation, which has equipped you to meet the next great adventures of your lives.

You and those who have supported you are to be commended.

Now and for all time, you occupy a place among the alumni of this historic institution. I urge you always to model in your personal and professional life the excellence and vision, the courage and resilience, the passion and compassion that continue to shape and enhance our global reputation and legacy.

As you move beyond this weekend to the world of work or the pursuit of advanced degrees, I know that your commitment to our mission and values will be evident as your knowledge and skills are used to “continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ—to make man whole.”

Now go with confidence wherever your dreams may lead you—questioning, learning, and challenging as you change our world for the better. I wish for you a satisfying and successful journey as you serve in the name and spirit of our gracious God.

Richard H. Hart, M.D., Dr.P.H.

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Message from the Dean Class of 2020 – Congratulations.

Your perseverance, your dedication, and your commitment have paid off. Some of you have spent a lot of time with us. Three, four, five, sometimes even seven years. Others, maybe not so long.

But either way, you have become a part of the School of Allied Health Professions and Loma Linda University family. We are humbled by your trust in us for your education and training, and yet, we send you away glad that you spent the time with us, and looking forward to the impact that you are going to make in health care and in your profession.

And so on this special day, we say congratulations and we wish you all of the best.

Craig Jackson

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University History Highlights Loma Linda University is part of the Seventh-day Adventist system of higher education that adheres to and promotes its vision—“Transforming lives through education, health care, and research”—and its motto— “To make man whole.”

Loma Linda University traces its beginnings back to 1905, when—through a series of divine providences— the University, starting as a nurses’ training school, was founded at Loma Linda, California, by the Seventhday Adventist Church. The School of Nursing began in 1905. In 1909, the College of Medical Evangelists received its charter as a medical school with the express purpose of preparing physicians who could meet the needs of the whole person. Both schools emphasized the need for healthful living as a part of medical care—a revolutionary concept in 1905.

The University has steadily expanded its programs to meet the demands of a global environment. The original schools—Nursing and Medicine—have been joined by the Schools of Allied Health Professions, Behavioral Health, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Religion; and the Faculty of Graduate Studies. All the school programs are accredited by their respective accrediting bodies.

1905 1909 1937 1941 1948 1953 1954 1961 1962 1966

1967 1968 1990 1997

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Loma Linda Sanitarium and Nurses’ Training School (renamed School of Nursing in 1924) Institution named College of MedicalEvangelists (CME), which included School of Medicine School of Medical Technology School of Physical Therapy School of Tropical and Preventive Medicine (reorganized as School of Public Health in 1967) School of Dentistry Graduate School (restructured as Faculty of Graduate Studies in 2005) College of Medical Evangelists renamed Loma Linda University Voted to consolidate the Schools of Medicine and Nursing on the Loma Linda campus Schools/Programs consolidated as the School of Health Related Professions, now known as School of Allied Health Professions Loma Linda University campus merged with La Sierra College Loma Linda University Hospital dedicated; renamed Loma Linda University Medical Center in 1970 Loma Linda and La Sierra campuses became two separate universities Loma Linda University and Medical Center corporately linked together through Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center—LLUAHSC School of Pharmacy School of Science and Technology (restructured as School of Behavioral Health in 2012) LLU centennial celebration School of Religion Corporation name changed from Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center (LLUAHSC) to Loma Linda University Health (LLUH)

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Today the original 1905 property is part of an expanding health sciences campus operated under the jurisdiction of Loma Linda University Health—which includes six Loma Linda University-named medical facilities: Medical Center, Children’s Hospital, Medical Center-East Campus, Surgical Hospital, Behavioral Medicine Center, and Medical Center-Murrieta; ten LLUH institutes; three LLUH-related research centers; and various school-related research centers.

After more than a century of service, the University remains committed to the vision of its founders and is sustained by its close association with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The University is recognized as a leader in the field of health sciences education, research, and service—locally and internationally.

Through divine providence and guidance, Loma Linda University continues to fulfill its mission: To prepare health professionals to continue the teaching and healing ministry of the Master Teacher and Great Physician, Jesus Christ.

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School of Allied Health Professions Candidates for Degrees The listing of a candidate’s name in the commencement program is presumptive evidence of graduation but is not to be regarded as conclusive.

The three-letter designation following a student’s name (MAR, SEP, DEC) indicates the month in which the student completed his or her program, if other than May/June.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE Department of Physical Therapy Physical Therapist Assistant Stephanie Adams

Michael Edward Belculfino

Scholarship Excellence Award

Yasamin Akbarhosseini

Amy Bi

Exceptional Service Award

Brandon M. Allen

Shawn Curtis Bowen

Melissa Anguiano

Brenda Joanna Castillo

Mena Wageh Azer

Mbebui Jane Chafeh

Angel Eduardo Becerra

Danielle Jean Cox

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Dianne Jean Gil

Dat Thanh Le

Emily Grace Howard

Elina Yen Nhi Le

Rebekah Marquelle Howard

Roger Ira Loyola III

Scholarship Excellence Award

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Pedro Luis Hughes

Benjamin Lu

Therese Noelle Kelly

Haley Jo Marr

Scholarship Excellence Award

Scholarship Excellence Award

Natalie Brooke King

Daniel Martinez

Maxine Harmony Larsen

Yesenia Medina

PTA Program Faculty Award

PTA Program Faculty Award

Sophia Elise Lartigau

Maria Miranda

Mistie Courtney Brooke Monroy

Emily Catherine Randolph

PTA Program Faculty Award

Steven Andrew Moreno

Jonathan Dale Robles

PTA Program Faculty Award

PTA Program Faculty Award

Katherine Marie Najera

Donald Walter Schlotthauer Randall C. Isley Memorial Award Exceptional Service Award

Adrianna Rebecca Ochoa

Melissa Simon

Sabrina Lorrena Olguin

Mercedez L. Stuhr Exceptional Service Award

Jeremy Pagsisihan

Sarmen Taejoian

PTA Program Faculty Award

Dane Plummer

Evan Thompson

PTA Program Faculty Award

Exceptional Service Award

Richard Antonio Polendo

Mikael Xavier Valdes

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Department of Radiation Technology Cardiac Electrophysiology Technology Sergio Humberto Bermudez

So Young Kang Nguyen

Boriana Ciampa

Gimuelle-Phillip Tamayo Oana

Carissa Clark

Jared William Ogata

Chimi Syndi Clinton

Meldrick Galapon Raguirag

Kirsten Renee Contreras

Martina Reuter

Jared D. Corbin

Rebecca Christine Younkman

Calvin Liang

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Medical Radiography Danielle L. Allen

Robertson Facundo

Amanda Sarah Avila

Bonnie P. Fernandez

Christina Louise Baker

Maritza Alvarez Fernandez

Jennifer Barreto

Edison Asuncion Fontanilla

Maxwell Brandon

Luis Alberto Gonzalez

Melinda Michell Burton

Madison Elizabeth Gramling

Daniel Caro Juarez

Sean Evan Harrison

Brooke M. Daniels

Robert Alan Head

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Hana Ryu Ho

Lizette Rozales

Jacquelyn Marie Jones

Kristen Naomi Sawada

Michael J. Lombardo

Steffen Caleb Stewart

Liberty Brianne Martino

Marilou S. Todd

Araceli Miramontes

Raymundo Jaziel Trevino Machorro

Oscar Daniel Reza, Jr.

Cody Charles Wright

David Moises Rodriguez

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Department of Allied Health Studies Health-Care Administration Alexander Brodetsky

Natasha Eve Munir

Cecilia Montes Haglund

Lindsay Danielle Valenzuela

Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences Advanced Practitioner Respiratory Care Anthony Gil, DEC

XiaoYing Xie

Respiratory Care Entry Level John W. Cole III

Zion Kim, magna cum laude

Nicholas A. Gjokaj, cum laude

Kin Long Lui

Oliver Kelly

Jian Rae C. Motil

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Raul A. Ramirez, cum laude

Cassandra K. Veluz, summa cum laude

Faculty Award

AMR Southern California Award LLUMC/CH Respiratory Care Scholarship

Bradley Ezekiel Simauw

Andrea N. Webb, cum laude

Kandice Marie Sutzko Robert L. Wilkins Memorial Scholarship LLUMC/LLUCH Scholarship Award

Department of Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical Laboratory Science Kristina Baggett, magna cum laude

Darysbel Garcia, cum laude

Faculty Award

Clinical Laboratory Sciences Scholarship

Clinical Laboratory Sciences Scholarship

Robert & Moncrieff Scholarship Endowment

Lujein Batteikh, cum laude

Jennifer Amanda Hyde Walsh Loock Scholarship Endowment

Jinsha Chen

Jessica Linang Mendoza, magna cum laude Walsh Loock Scholarship Endowment

James Conrad Eubanks

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Andrew Rizk Mikhail

Franklin Son Nguyen, cum laude Affiliate Award

Francheska A. Santos Navarro, cum laude

Clinical Laboratory Sciences Scholarship

Tiffany Nguyen, cum laude

Cindyline Sevilla

MyThuy Thi Phan

Bryan Joseph Sitompul

Noor Rashid

Zhayne Danielle R. Tanyag, cum laude

Clinical Laboratory Sciences Scholarship

Adriel J. Rillera

Hannah L. Turner, summa cum laude Chair's Award

Gideon Concepcion Rios, cum laude

Michelle Christine Wheeler

Bryan Jesus Ruiz

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Cytotechnology Anna Isabel Tabernilla Adea

Lillian Michele Martinez

Marlene Ota Scholarship

Marlene Ota Scholarship

Viviana Lopez

Haley Sierra Weaver, cum laude Marlene Ota Scholarship

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Communication Sciences and Disorders

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Joana Jill Bourbon, cum laude

Denise Victoria Kidd, magna cum laude

Julius Charles Bourbon, cum laude

Allison Leilani Kim, cum laude

Mary Ellen Alavanza Carrigan

Jonathan Tyler Ludington, summa cum laude

Mackenzie Ann Gallant, summa cum laude

Esther E. Martinez, cum laude

Andrea N. Gonzalez

Alyssa Nash

Leslie Ortiz-Acosta, cum laude

Amanda M. Trudnich, magna cum laude

Carolina Raya, magna cum laude

Tom Vu, cum laude

Zoie Paige Rivas Sandoval, cum laude

Amy Teresa Yasul

Brianna Elaine Rodriguez, magna cum laude

Department of Health Informatics and Information Management Health Information Administration Yllier Dec M. Avellona

Justin Malimban Faculty Award Margaret Jackson Alumni Scholarship Endowment

Karely Esmeralda Baeza, cum laude

Daniel De Guzman Ramos

Jessica Gabriella Gedjali

David Alex Tan, cum laude Margaret Jackson Alumni Scholarship Endowment

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Nicole Francesca Velasquez Rising Star Award Student Award Sally Jo Davidian Scholarship

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Devinee Joycelyn Ford, summa cum laude

Alyssa Kathryn Perri, magna cum laude Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship

Wil Alexander Whole Person Award

Alicia N. Higgason

Shawna Rosa, cum laude

Ruth Little-Nelson Scholarship

Sally B. Millon, cum laude

Jasmine Leilani Westerdahl, magna cum laude

Samantha Rae Peebles, cum laude

Department of Radiation Technology Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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Tiffany Vianey Alhandy, cum laude

Kimberly Choi

Gilbert Chavez, Jr., cum laude

Jessika Harris

Casey B. Hudson, cum laude

Tianna Reiss, cum laude

HienVy C. Huynh

McKenna Shelton, cum laude

Eianna Claire Ingraham

Cheyenne Michelle Utic, cum laude

Jewel Victoria Murguia, magna cum laude

Chelsea May Votaw, summa cum laude

Alina Nesteruk, cum laude

Dawnicia Wallace

Nuclear Medicine Technology Garrett G. Anderson, cum laude

Veronica Lynn Grieve

Joseph William Fraizer

Cheyanna Rae Hern

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Vanessa Hernandez

Alexander M. Radjagukguk

Randall Jamin Moon, magna cum laude

Radiation Sciences

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Kelvin Michael Kazu Akamine, cum laude

Lisa C. Parker

Jessica JoAnne Ayala, magna cum laude

Kathryn Ramirez, cum laude

Bridgette Clark, cum laude

Kenneth E. Rodriguez

Mark Paul Eugene, MAR, cum laude

Alex David Serrato

Erin Nicole Marshall

Brittney Victoria Shepherd

Chau Chun Tam, MAR

Jordan Tyler Thompson, DEC

Radiation Therapy Technology Farah Elawamry

Linh Bao Nguyen

Malik Romario Newton

Suzanna Ruvalcaba, cum laude

CERTIFICATE Department of Health Informatics and Information Management Coding Specialist Phalla Bailey

Violeta M. Flores Cruz

Recio Ibesate Delgado

Guadalupe Guzman

Claudine Elias

Julie Lynn Kay Faculty Award

Velda Elaine Evans

Tsvetanka Ivanova Levterova

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Marleen Lois Malone

Thida Nant Sean

Henry Winston Mandias

Jonathan Eric Steinmetz

Stephanie Rene Miles

Anna Uvarov

Miesha R. Muldrew

Department of Radiation Technology Computed Tomography & Magnetic Resonance Imaging Carlo Ausan Morente

Brandon Ray Quinto

Erlinda Paramo

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Julian Alcantar

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Carlos Roberto Bermeo Cellan

Gabriela Bonilla

Christopher Joseph Hou

Shannon Noreen Broek

Jolene Elizabeth Rogers

Kala Elisse Dean

Department of Radiation Technology Magnetic Resonance Imaging Marcus James Ballew, MAR

Marissa Christina Hubbs, MAR

Rodrick Antonio Crawford, MAR

Socrates Singca Ibanez, MAR

Valerie Cruz, SEP

Lacy Lee Mapes, SEP

Parisa Dadras, MAR

Jesus Munoz, MAR

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Omed Haris Nazir, MAR

Alejandra Tamayo, MAR

George Trinidad Ortiz, SEP

Ariel Suzanne Williams, MAR

Parker David Smith, MAR

Department of Radiation Technology Medical Dosimetry Felice Hyppolite, DEC

Marina Suvorova, DEC

MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Department of Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Kathleen Lara Cayabyab Acosta, MAR

Angelique Nicole Barone, MAR

BS California State University, Long Beach 2015

BA Ashford University 2016

Emily Ann Ambrosi, MAR

Victoria Nicole Belliard, MAR

BA California State University, San Bernardino

BMUS La Sierra University 2016

2016

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Nicole Sherise Berry, MAR

Joshua Choe, MAR

BA California Baptist University 2014

BA La Sierra University 2016

Pia Andrea Bitong, MAR

Courtney Elizabeth Conrad, MAR

BS The Master's College and Seminary 2016

BS Westmont College 2017

M.O.T. Alumni Award

Adriana Justine Brooks, MAR

Karen Cubas, MAR

BA Azusa Pacific University 2017

BS Pacific Union College 2013

Melissa Lynn Brooks, MAR

Conciana Ervil, MAR

BS California State University, Northridge 2010

BS Florida Agricultural And Mechanical

Occupational Therapy Endowment Scholarship

University 2011 Lynn Arrateig Clinical Practice Award

Krystle Gail Peralta Bueno, MAR

Yaiselyn D. Estrella, MAR

BS California State University, Fullerton 2013

BS Pacific Union College 2017

Edwinna Marshall Leadership Award

Nathaniel Gregory Busbee, MAR

Emily Dawn Ferrolino, MAR

BS California Baptist University 2017

BS California State University, Northridge 2015

Ariela Castro, MAR

Scott Lester Flowers, MAR

BS La Sierra University 2017

BS Biola University 2017 Rising Star Award

Robert Christian Chavez, MAR

Abdiel Isai Fuentes, MAR

BA La Sierra University 2015

BS California State University, San Bernardino 2016

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Edreann Jill Soriben Galicinao, MAR

Katherine Avery Kaatz, MAR

BA Pacific Union College 2017

BS Pacific Union College 2017

Eyouel Malcam Hailu, MAR

Sophia A. LaBrosse, MAR

BA California State University, Stanislaus 2016

BA Lindenwood University 2015

Greta Hakobyan, MAR

Christopher Lee, MAR

BS California State University, Northridge 2015

BA University of California, San Diego 2015

Rebecca Michelle Hall, MAR BS Burman University 2017

Hazel Nicole Lopez, MAR

Jessica Soojung Han, APR

Juan Edson Magana, MAR

BS La Sierra University 2014

BA University of California, Riverside 2012

Brandi E. Harkness, MAR

Adrianna Martin, APR

BS Saint Joseph's University 2016

BA California State University, Fullerton 2016

Caitlin Marie Hellebrand, MAR

Bernadette Martinez, APR

BA California Baptist University 2017

BA California State Polytechnic University,

BA La Sierra University 2016

Pomona 2014

Steven J. Hur, MAR

Maria Fernanda Matos, MAR

BA California State University, Channel

BS Pacific Union College 2017

Islands 2016

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Daniela Muniz, MAR

Kami Luanne Rose, MAR

BS Southern Adventist University 2016

BA Walla Walla University 2017 Faculty Award

Nicholas A. Nabozny, MAR

Amy E. Sakaue, MAR

BA University of California, Los Angeles 2014

BA University of California, Berkeley 2007

Anna Nguyen, MAR

Karah Rose Shouse, MAR

BS California State University, Fullerton 2014

BS California State University, San Bernardino 2017

Julie Thuy Nguyen, MAR

Samantha Sumile, MAR

BS California State University, San Bernardino

BS La Sierra University 2017

2016

Joseph Prunean, MAR

Alexa Turner, MAR

BA University of California, Los Angeles 2013

BA Mills College 2010

Emily Faith Rauh, MAR

Jessica Ann Vazquez, MAR

BS California State University, Fullerton 2014

BA Mount Saint Mary's College 2015

Allysa Marie Resultay, MAR

Allyson Nicole Viteri, MAR

BS California State University, Fullerton 2016

BS California State Polytechnic University, Pomona 2014 Lynn Arrateig Clinical Practice Award

Lizbeth H. Rickard, MAR

Summer Phuc Vo, MAR

BA California State University, Los Angeles

BS California State University, Los Angeles

2013

2016

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Kaitlin Jean Wallace, MAR

Elizabeth Whitling, MAR

BS Pacific Union College 2017

BA William Jessup University 2016 Community Outreach Award

MASTER OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Department of Physician Assistant Sciences Physician Assistant Joel Michael Armbruster

Nancy Dinh

BS Loma Linda University AH 2017

BS California State University, Fullerton 2015

Aaron Asad

Michael Stephen Dobbins

BS CUNY City College 2013

BS Arizona State University West 2016

Jessica Christine Barnes

Dallin Edward Forrest

BS Brigham Young University, Idaho 2016

BS Brigham Young University 2013

Nathaniel John Connovich

Matthew David Hatch

BS University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point 2017

BS Loma Linda University AH 2017

Michelle Renee Croyle

Steffainy Jessie Hefley

BSN University of Central Florida 2014

BS California Baptist University 2016

Kim Hanh Dinh

Jayven Sadae Heilman-Moore

BA University of California, San Diego 2007

BA University of Washington, Seattle 2016

BS University of California, San Diego 2007

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Kimberly Ho

Katielee Sebastina Pallis

BA University of Washington, Seattle 2011

BS University of California, San Diego 2012

Charles Huynh

Trenton Lee Peterson

BA Point Loma Nazarene University 2010

BS National University 2014

Physician Assistant Faculty Award

Eva Dolores Larson

Lena Quang

BA Johns Hopkins University 2016

BS University of California, Los Angeles 2015

Department Chair's Award

Logan Nicholas Ledbetter

Sharon Isabelle Sequeira

BS Arizona State University, Main Campus

BS Washington Adventist University 2017

2011

Ashley Marie Masih

Gabriel Sousa

BA Dordt College 2013

BS San Diego State University 2011

MPH Loma Linda University PH 2015

Brandon Edward McCullough

Cristal Ann Sumerlin

BS University of La Verne 2016

BS Adventist University of Health Sciences 2016

Nataly Mena

Matthew James Swan

BS California State University, Northridge 2016

BS California State University, San Marcos 2013 MA University of Arizona 2016 The Spirit of LLU Physician Assistant Award

Nicole Babian Ocampian

Kellie Deanne Tatro

BA Pepperdine University 2013

BS Loma Linda University AH 2007

Distinguished Alumna Award

MS Loma Linda University AH 2010

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Hector Damian Valadez

Joshua Douglas Warr

BS Loma Linda University AH 2014

BS Utah Valley University 2017

Oziel Ivan Vela

Madison Michelle Wesseln

BS Trident University International 2012

BS Loyola Marymount University 2015

Christine Emma Mae Viney

Ryan Christopher Ziegler

BA University of the Pacific 2016

BA Hawaii Pacific University 2008

Rising Star Award

President's Award

Riley Pyne Warner BS Utah Valley University 2017

MASTER OF SCIENCE Department of Allied Health Studies Health Professions Education Andreea Maura Eggan

Ammar Essam Hafiz, MAR

BS Loma Linda University AH 2018

BPT Batterjee College for Medical Sciences and Technology 2011 MPT Loma Linda University AH 2014 DSC Loma Linda University AH 2019

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Communication Sciences and Disorders

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Tiffany Angelia Angkadjaja

Ximena Alexandra Barba

BS Loma Linda University AH 2018

BS California Baptist University 2017

Jenna Broadhurst

Ruth Allena Holmes

BA University of Oregon 2018

BS Loma Linda University AH 2018

Marina Tangmia Campos

Irel X. Idrisalman

BA California State University, Fullerton 2018

BS Loma Linda University AH 2018

Mayra Cano

Chelsey Kwak

BS Loma Linda University AH 2018

BA University of California, San Diego 2016 Rising Star Award

Raquel Carrera

Kellie Kwon

BA La Sierra University 2004

BS Andrews University 2018

MA California State University, San Bernardino 2010

Ashley Samantha Hei-Yee Cheung

Carsen Muree Lane

BS Loma Linda University AH 2018

BA California State University, Fullerton 2018

Alyssia Kwangah Chung

Heather Lisa Malagar

BS Andrews University 2017

BS Loma Linda University AH 2018

Sammy Jo Hallis

Melanie R. Martinez

BA California Baptist University 2016

BS Loma Linda University AH 2018

Hayley Rose Henricksen

Juliana Elaine Mathews

BS Loma Linda University AH 2018

BS Loma Linda University AH 2018

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Kassandra Mae Quibin

Jane Suh

BS Loma Linda University AH 2018

BS Loma Linda University AH 2018

Rosa Adriana Ramirez BA University of California, Los Angeles 2016

Heidi Larie Taylor BS Loma Linda University AH 2018

Erica Szuyi Rantung

Taylor Reese Van Zee

BE National Dong Hwa University 2005

BS University of Washington, Seattle 2018

MA Andrews University 2011 Dean's Award

Eloisa Rodriguez

Amanda Ann Whitaker

BS Universidad Adventista de las Antillas 2015

BSE University of Nevada, Las Vegas 1997 BS Utah State University 2017

Teresa Ann Roquet

Adelynn Raelene Yen

BA San Diego State University 2018

BS Loma Linda University AH 2018

Randi Lynn Singleton

Alexis A. Zuniga

BS Loma Linda University AH 2018

BA University of Redlands 2018

Rebecca Naomi Soto BS Loma Linda University AH 2018

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Department of Health Informatics and Information Management Health Informatics Claude Benjamin Alaras

Jonathan Mamahit

BA University of California, Riverside 2017

BS Andrews University 2017

Russell S. Doughten III

Zoila Janeth Mandujano

MBCHB China Medical University 2015

BS Loma Linda University AH 2014

MBA La Sierra University 2019

Clarissa Jean Petralba Ebdane

Roland Ryan Medes

BS California State University, Dominguez

BS California State University, San Bernardino

Hills 2017

2010 Faculty Award

Julie Ann Goyke

Eric Ernesto Morales

BS Seattle University 1994

BS Loma Linda University AH 2007

Parham Javadi

Novindy Chernny Moreno

BA California State University, Fullerton 2016

BS Loma Linda University SN 2015

Philip Fadi Kazzi

Leah Romero Natividad-Beck

BS University of Balamand 2008

BA/EQUIV Lyceum of the Philippines 1993

MPH Loma Linda University PH 2012

Nicole Komar, DEC

Tosha Anilkumar Patel

BS Union College 2015

BA Boston University 2018

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Rossy Rojas

Jacqueline Soberanis

BS California State University, San Bernardino

BS La Sierra University 2015

2016 Health Information Administration Scholarship

Elitania Sanchez

Marcus Kiet Yung

BS California State University, Northridge 2014

BS Loma Linda University SN 2016

Andrey Clifford Sendow BSN California State University, San Bernardino 2016

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Kathleen Elizabeth Anderson

Annabel C. Hong

BS Fresno Pacific University 2014

BS California State Polytechnic University,

Rising Star Award Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship

Pomona 2018 Kathleen Zolber Scholarship

Jennie S. Hudson Scholarship Dr. Donna Rubano Galuzzo Scholarship

Shannon Michelle Hurley Briana Ruth Bender

BS State University of New York, Albany 2017

BA California State University, Northridge 2011

Levi Michael Maeschen Tania Simone Gama Barros

BS California State University, Fullerton 2013

BACH/EQV Faculdade de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde 2015 Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship Martha Miller Scholarship

Cassandra Christine Mason Cenida Nohemi Gomez-Flores BS University of California, Riverside 2011 Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship Martha Miller Scholarship Georgia W. Hodgkin Scholarship

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BS Loma Linda University AH 2019

Arlene Rebeca Moreno

Maple T. Schompoopong

BS Loma Linda University AH 2019

BS University of California, Los Angeles 2012 Jennie S. Hudson Scholarship

Sandra Ochoa

Amber James Wagstaff

BS University of Nevada, Reno 2012

BS Loma Linda University AH 2019

MPH University of Nevada, Reno 2014

Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship Jennie S. Hudson Scholarship

William Albert Ramirez II

Megan Angela Marie Williams

BS Loma Linda University AH 2019

BS Loma Linda University AH 2019

Megan Kristine Rasmussen

Shih-Ying Wu

BS Loma Linda University AH 2019

BS Chung Shan Medical University 1991

Rising Star Award Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship

MASTER OF SCIENCE RESPIRATORY CARE Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences Respiratory Care Rodney Michael Biehl BA Northeastern Illinois University 2001

 

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics Orthotics and Prosthetics Kaycee Janaye Anderson

Pia L. Baltazar Maquilon

BSE Baylor University 2016

BS California State University, Fullerton 2016

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Cisco Makena Breazile

Heather Alise Orosco

BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020, cum laude

BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020

Abraham Z. Castillo

Indalecio Quintana

BS La Sierra University 2011

BS Arizona State University, Main Campus 2005

Christopher Heywood Guaragno

Chelsie Katherine Rodgers

BS Colorado State University 2017

BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020

Dennys Rene Gutierrez Dimas

Alexandra Romano

BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020, magna

BS Wayne State University 2017

cum laude

Christian David Kirk

Katie Michelle Swafford

BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020, magna

BS California State University, San Bernardino

cum laude

Joseph Jong-Hyun Lee

Ariel Tamara Tomlinson

BA Pacific Union College 2008

BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020

David Jason Ojeda Sersun

Vonte C. Wilson

BACH/EQUIV Universidad Adventista del

BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020

Plata 2013

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2017

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN RADIATION SCIENCES Department of Radiation Technology Radiologist Assistant Maren Doylene Grimm BS University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 2017

James Patrick Vance BS Midwestern State University 2018

Fatima Shadab Rizvi BS Midwestern State University 2018

Asif Zaman BS St.John's University 2015

Rising Star Award

DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Department of Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Post-Professional Mariel Boral Calinog, MAR BS California State University, Northridge 2015 MOT Loma Linda University AH 2018

 

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Department of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy In conjunction with the Faculty of Graduate Studies Mansoor Ahmed Al-Ameri, DEC BSPT October 6 University 2012 MSR Loma Linda University AH 2016

Dissertation: Spine Kinematics and Muscle Activities in Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain Subgroups in Sitting

Amjad Ibrahim Shallan, SEP BS Hashemite University 2008 MS University of Jordan 2015

Dissertation: Comparison of Spinal Kinematics and Postural Control between People with Nonspecific Low Back Pain Subgroups during Dynamic Tasks

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DOCTOR OF SCIENCE Department of Physical Therapy In conjunction with the Faculty of Graduate Studies Ohud Adnan Sabir, DEC BPT Batterjee College for Medical Sciences and Technology 2011 MPT Loma Linda University AH 2014

DOCTOR OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Speech-Language Pathology Varun Uthappa Allaranda Ganapathy

Priyanka Shailat

BS University of Mysore 2009

BS University of Mysore 2009

MS University of Mysore 2011

MS University of Mysore 2011

Kelly Janine Bryant

Kera Nicole Waters

BS Grambling State University 1997

BA California State University, Los Angeles

MS California State University, Northridge 2003

2011 MA California State University, Los Angeles 2013

Lauren F. Kawasaki-Knight

Monica LaMar Wheat

BA University of California, Los Angeles 1989

BS Colorado State University 1986

BA California State University, Northridge

MS California State University, Northridge

1997

2010

MA California State University, Long Beach 2003

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY DPT Entry-Level Jordan Abad

Benjamin Miles Agadoni

BS San Diego Christian College 2013

BS Biola University 2008

Thomas G. Burke Scholarship Award

Thomas G. Burke Scholarship Award National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society

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Luke Presley Allison

Alexis Chrispens Boyer

BS Truman State University 2015

BS La Sierra University 2017

National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society

Nicholas John Anderson

Kelsey Amanda Burge

BS Eastern Washington University 2017

BS California State University, Long Beach 2017

National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society

National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society

Khianna Brittany Anthony

Alexander Jay Camarillo

BSE University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2017

BS California State University, San Bernardino

Physical Therapy Leadership Award

2015

National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society

Caleb J. Arauz

Joshua Joel Carrazana

BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020

BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020

Lindsey Jardino Arterburn

Abigail Ucat Cartagenas

BS California State University, San Bernardino

BS The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

2010

2015

Joanna Hughes Memorial Scholarship Award

Kiana Nicole Berry

Steve Chu

BS Oakwood University 2017

BS University of California, Irvine 2014 National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society

Ian Scott Bjerke

Shearn Yuhao Chua

BS California State University, San Bernardino

BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020

2017 PT Faculty Award

Graziella Onarata Borgesi

Lauren Nicole Danlag

BS California State University, Chico 2016

BS La Sierra University 2017

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Cherita LaFaye Davies

Courtney Alexandra Helmer

BSE University of Memphis 2012

MS California Baptist University 2016 Joanna Hughes Memorial Scholarship Award

Jasmine Joelle Davis

Dean Albert Keenan

BS North Carolina Agricultural and Technical

BS California State University, San Marcos 2016

State University 2013

Hung Dinh

Jiyoung Kim, APR

BS University of California, Irvine 2016

BS California State University, Long Beach 2016

National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society

Andrew Duong

Maria Kim

BS La Sierra University 2016

BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020

Grace Elder

Nicole Lynn LaLonde

BA University of Colorado, Boulder 2014

BS Montana Tech of the University of Montana

PT Faculty Award

2011

Physical Therapy Leadership Award

Dean's Award

National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society

Thomas G. Burke Scholarship Award

Lindsay Danielle Fandrich

Christie Nicole Lau

BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020

BS California State University, Los Angeles

Physical Therapy Leadership Award

2013 MBA California State University, Fullerton 2015

Mayra Alejandra Garcia

Austin Lee

BS California State University, Los Angeles

BS Southern Adventist University 2017

2010

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Liliana Gomez Garza

Sarah Leong

BS San Diego Christian College 2017

BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020

Physical Therapy Leadership Award

Community Service Award

Andrew Lien

Brandon Nguyen

BS University of California, San Diego 2010

BS Washington Adventist University 2017

National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society

Jonathan Lieu

Steven Andrew Ocampo

BS California State University, Long Beach 2016

BS California State University, San Bernardino 2013

Kelsey Lou Lowe

Deanna Teresa Origas

BS Portland State University 2016

BS Walla Walla University 2016

National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society

National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society

Desiree Lynn Lyons Howard

Pamela Rae Osborn

BS California Baptist University 2015

BS University of California, Riverside 2016

National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society

Heidi Miyuki Maekawa

Michaela Peifer

BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020

BS Washington Adventist University 2016

National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society

Joanna Hughes Memorial Scholarship Award

Drew Warner Milner

Michael Blake Perryman

BS Crown College 2012

BS Southern Adventist University 2015

Mahala Majida Moxey

Jenna Kay Porter

BS Union College 2017

BS California State University, San Marcos 2014

Kristen Alyssa Nelson

Andrew David Ramos

BS California State University, Fullerton 2013

BS Azusa Pacific University 2017

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Brandon Joseph Raslowsky

Janniqua Marie Thomas

BA California State University, San Marcos

BS Dickinson State University 2016

2006

Diana Real

Darcy Thong

BS California State University, San Bernardino

BA University of California, Riverside 2014

2017

Matthew Russell Reyes

Ashley Vanessa Vazquez

BS California Baptist University 2017

BS California State University, San Bernardino

Physical Therapy Leadership Award

2017

National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society

Daniel Eric Rodriguez

Laura Fabiola Vazquez

BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020

BS California State University, Los Angeles 2010 National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society

Christian Sheehan

Alexis Venegas

BS Vanguard University of Southern California

BS California Baptist University 2016

2017

National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society

Jennifer Rose Sligo

Nathaniel Peter Albert Vigil

BA San Francisco State University 2010

BS La Sierra University 2017

Collin Beecher Smith

Edith Pacheco Ward

BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020

BA Southern Adventist University 2015

BS Loma Linda University AH

BS Loma Linda University SN Physical Therapy Leadership Award

Zachary Frederick Swaney

Kalli Ann Wilkens

BS Brigham Young University-Hawaii Campus

BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020

2013

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National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society

Kimberly Nicole Wilson

Hanna Yun

BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020

BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020

Joanna Hughes Memorial Scholarship Award

Post-Professional DPT Temitope Seun Akinlade

Po Wen Chan, MAR

BMR Obafemi Awolowo University 2001

BS National Yang-Ming University 2013

MS University of Ibadan 2006

Mohamed Masoud Ali, MAR

Tsun Ho Chau

BPT University of Al-Fateh for Medical Science

BS Hong Kong Polytechnic University 2017

2009

MS University of Pittsburgh, Main Campus 2018

Mary F. Astor

Dock Ju Cheong

BSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical

BHS Yonsei University 2001

Sciences Campus 2002 MPT Loma Linda University AH 2005

Shweta Dilip Bajaria, MAR

Elizabeth Cordero

BPT Padmashree Dr.D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth 2018

BSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus 1998

Krishma Sanjay Bhatt, MAR

Nerva Matilde Cuervo

BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

BSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical

2018

Sciences Campus 2000

Arlene Ceballo

Alan Do Vale Bravo, MAR

BS University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences

BACH/EQV Universidade Estรกcio de Sรก,

Campus 1992

Niteroi 2006

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Jessica Kishorkumar Gaekwad, MAR

Jhanvi Nilesh Juthani, MAR

BPT Manipal University 2018

BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences 2018

Mrunmayee Rajeev Ghate

Sejal Sudhir Kadam, MAR

BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

2015

2018

MPT Manipal University 2017

Anabel Hernandez Mantilla

Saili S. Kantak, MAR

BS University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez 2011

BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

MS University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences

2016

Campus 2015

Jose Angel Hernandez Rodriguez

Divya Shirline Karkada, MAR

BSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical

BPT Manipal University 2009

Sciences Campus 1991

Kwanghyun Jeong, MAR

Hsuan Ling

BS Sahmyook University 2017

BS China Medical University 2013 MS National Cheng Kung University 2015

Orimashe Abdusalam Jimoh, MAR

Yu-Jui Liu, MAR

BPT University of Lagos 2012

BS Kaohsiung Medical University 2016

Anwaya Joglekar, MAR

Elsie Ivette Medina

BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

BS University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences

2018

Radha Vithal Joshi, MAR

Alisa Amin Meghani, MAR

BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

BPT Padmashree Dr.D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth 2017

2016

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Campus 1988

Shefali Dinesh Mehta

Bhavi Sajit Shah, MAR

BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

2015

2018

MPT Dr.D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth (deemed university) 2018

Elsa Nieves-Soto

Jesal Nishit Shah, MAR

BSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical

BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

Sciences Campus 1993

2017

MPT Loma Linda University AH 2005

Hyangnam Park, MAR BHS Seonam University 2008

Dhanashri Shashank Shringarpure, MAR BPT Sumandeep Vidyapeeth 2017

Karen Perez

Kohei Suga

BSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical

BS Yamagata Prefectural University of Health

Sciences Campus 2001

Sciences 2009 MS Yamagata Prefectural University of Health Sciences 2013

Magdalena Pongratz, MAR

Shalmali Sanjay Surlakar, MAR

BS FH Wein University of Applied Sciences

BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

2015

2016

Dynia Ines Rodriguez

Chris Theaver, MAR

BSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical

BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

Sciences Campus 1990

2018

MPT Loma Linda University AH 2004

Swarali Sanjiv Rupji, MAR

Lourdes Troche-Montes

BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

BS University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez 2001

2017

MS University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus 2005

Gloria Salinas

Yi-Hsiang Wang

BS University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences

BS National Cheng Kung University 2013

Campus 1972

MS National Cheng Kung University 2015

MPT Loma Linda University AH 2002

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Ryan Christopher Ziegler—President’s Award B.A. Hawaii Pacific University, 2008 M.A. Loma Linda University SAHP, 2020

Ryan Ziegler is a husband of 12 years, a father of 3 young children, and a Special Forces Medical Sergeant with the California National Guard. During his 12 years in service to this country, he earned three military occupational specialties; he was the Honor Graduate of the Army Airborne School, and the Distinguished Honor Graduate of the Basic Military Mountaineering course. In 2013, he was named 2013 Soldier of the Year for the California National Guard.

Nine years ago, Ryan co-founded, Flexfire LEDS, a successful LED distribution company, still operating today; selling his interest in the business a few years later, he set out to pursue his dream of becoming a Special Forces soldier and increase his medical knowledge and experience. After 30 months of grueling training at Fort Bragg, Ryan earned the Green Beret, something achieved only by 20-30% of those that begin this training.

Seven months after graduating, Ryan was deployed to Jalalabad Airfield, serving as part of Operation Freedom Sentinel, where he earned the Bronze Star.

Upon returning to the United States and being demobilized, Ryan saw major flaws in the medical system for returning soldiers, so he decided to “fix” the problem affecting many returning service members. In Washington D.C., he spoke at a mental health seminar and met with senior officials regarding the demobilization process, and this led to major changes in how soldiers are treated upon return to the United States.

The first time Ryan applied to the Master of Physician Assistant program, he was accepted into the waiting list. Years later, while in training and having to conduct the interview via Skype - Loma Linda University (LLU) being the only institution that would allow for this accommodation – he applied again, and was granted acceptance, but shortly after, Ryan was deployed to Afghanistan and had to delay entrance into the program.

While in Afghanistan, Ryan sustained injuries that required extended rehabilitation, and once again, he had to delay pursuing his academic dreams. Ryan credits the mission of LLU, “To Make Man Whole,” with providing the framework and freedom for the administrators to support him in his advanced academic pursuits, in spite delays along the way. These experiences fueled Ryan’s desire to become not only a successful student, but also to make the program better for his Veteran classmates, other Veterans in the School, and future Veteran students.

While at LLLU, Ryan Ziegler has emerged as a leader and has paved a way for fellow Veterans and military students, and for those who share his interest in these areas. In his first year, Ryan served as a class officer and was elected Constituent Chapter Student Representative. After learning that there was no veteran support organization on campus, Ryan set out to establish the first LLU Veterans and Military Club, knowing firsthand how beneficial the club could be to many students and staff.

To date, the LLU Veterans and Military Club has accomplished many valuable tasks and has laid the groundwork for future student success in the School and beyond. The club serves as a place where students in the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) can connect, share information, and begin building lasting relationships, allowing for invaluable insights and experiences to be shared between club members. Ryan has already connected current medical school students to a professor that is an HPSP graduate. The club is also actively working with the University to overhaul the University’s Veteran webpages to increase information sharing within the veteran student community for incoming, current, and future students. In the months that this Club has been official, it is amazing the level of engagement in the community and activities that have been accomplished.

For his exemplary leadership, initiative, academic distinction, and community service, the School of Allied Health Professions names Dr. Ryan C. Ziegler recipient of the 2020 PRESIDENT’S AWARD. 44

THE GOOD SAMARITAN The Good Samaritan, the four-figure sculpture located on the mall of Loma Linda University, is a representation of the parable told

by Jesus in Luke 10:30–37. It was sculpted by Alan Collins and dedicated and unveiled at Loma Linda University on May 31, 1981.

The sculpture speaks eloquently of the compassionate practice of the healing arts and of our mission— “to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ”—and of the motto of this health sciences University—“To make man whole.”

The Good Samaritan has been incorporated into the diploma as a screened background since 2006.