Misericordia University May 2020 Spring Commencement Program

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G R A DUAT E DE G R E E C A N DI DAT E S SPR I NG COM M ENCE M EN T

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In this time of great uncertainty, one thing remains quite certain despite the pandemic and the associated obstacles, the Sisters of Mercy taught us to live lives of abiding consequence. I believe that you are all examples of that teaching in action.

I encourage you to share our charisms, gifts given to us that we give to others, as you progress throughout your personal and professional lives. I’m confident that you will use them as a guide along your journey - Mercy, Service, Justice, and Hospitality.

To be very clear, Commencement is the highlight of the semester. If we could have conducted an in-person ceremony in May or this summer and also could be sure of the safety of our guests and the success of the ceremony, it would have been done. This is my last Commencement as your president. I have had the honor of greeting thousands of Misericordia students as they crossed the stage. I will miss the opportunity to do it with you. If you can, please return in December when we plan to host a special ceremony just for you.

We are very proud of each one of you‌Misericordia Proud. We are grateful that you were, and will remain, a part of the Misericordia community. Please pass that gratitude along to those who assisted you in accomplishing your degree and preparing you for the future. The world is in need of compassion and gratitude.

Once again, on behalf of all of us at Misericordia University, best wishes and congratulations.

Regards,

Thomas J. Botzman, Ph.D. President

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On behalf of our entire Misericordia University community, I want to say how privileged we are to be able to honor the May Class of 2020 and acknowledge your academic accomplishments.

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DOCTOR OF OCCUPATION THERAPY

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DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

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Austin Robert Maynard, Easton, PA

Betsy Cohick, Palmyra, PA Jacqueline Eile Cormier, Maywood, NJ Kelly Jo Mahler, Hershey, PA Colleen Phillips, Allentown, PA Caitlin M. Sorrentino, Middletown, NY

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Richard Lee Ainey, Jr., Jessup, PA Kimberly Albert, Hanover Township, PA Ashley Arcieri, Scranton, PA Britney Nicole Cresswell, Milton, PA Austin Deinarowicz, Mantua, NJ Joseph Gerald Forgach, Cinnaminson, NJ Anthony Joseph Gangemi, Throop, PA Klayton Jon Kelly, Cornwall, NY Jacob Joshua Knoble, Alpha, NJ Nicole Elizabeth Kosisky, Wilkes- Barre, PA Lindsey M. Krieger, Ocean City, MD Ryan Joseph Norton, Tobyhanna, PA Mark Whitfield Rainey, Newark, DE Jessica Rini, Bethpage, NY Erica Rogers, Upper St. Clair, PA James Lee Rogers, Upper St. Clair, PA Adam Wiernusz, Forty Fort, PA

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Sarah Baloga, Wilkes-Barre, PA Courtenay Degnon, Clarks Summit, PA Sarah Christine Gardner, Clarks Summit, PA Kimberly Ann Leary, Luzerne, PA

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MASTER OF SCIENCE EDUCATION

ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT

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Renee Florence Blakiewicz, South Abington Twp., PA

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Robert Brandell, Kingston, PA Allia Kathryn Dolan, Drums, PA Alyssa Lynn Elick, Dallas, PA Stuart Elick, Dallas, PA Marie Terese Fox, Wyoming, PA Sophia Leaman, Mount Joy, PA Cole Long, Howard, PA Joy Marie Mack, State College, PA Johann Christian Malkemes, Mountain Top, PA James McCrone, Dallas, PA Jaclyn Marie Nat, Forty Fort, PA Alexis Nunez, White Plains, NY Jasmine Sanders, Chester, PA Sara J. Scott, Plymouth, PA Nick Vallo, Sleepy Hollow, NY Angelica Mae Zurat, Pine Grove, PA

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SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

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Jessica Ann Hanly, Myrtle Beach, SC

G R A DUAT E DE G R E E C A N DI DAT E S

Bailey Marie Hartung, Andreas, PA

Jennifer Rose Antoniazzi, Old Bridge, NJ Katie Marie Bowman, Hegins, PA Emily A. Dacko, Lebanon, PA Kiersten Marie Davis, Lebanon, PA Jordyn Ann Donnelly, Newville, PA Victoria M. Guseva-Micklon, Oakhurst, NJ

Madison Dianna Hayes, Dublin, PA Taylor Mackenzie Header, Ashland, PA Elizabeth M. Heinmiller, Downingtown, PA Taylor Nicole Hirneisen, Reading, PA Cara Anne Imbalzano, Roaring Brook Twp, PA Zachary Adam Koharski, Coal Township, PA Samantha Lynn Liddle, Dubois, PA Courtney Lynn Miller, Schneckville, PA Erin Nicole Muldoon, Dallas, PA Victoria Nealon, Hanover Twp., PA Leah M. Persing, Monroe Township, NJ Amanda Lynn Petrosky, Spring Brook Twp., PA Annette Ritzko, Coaldale, PA Kristin Leigh Robinson, Harleysville, PA Lia Gabrielle Ruggerio, Dallas, PA Jordan Lea Seprosky, Archbald, PA Brianna Caroline Spilsbury, Pittsburgh, PA Danielle Jean Stillarty, Wyoming, PA Patricia Taylor, Williamsport, PA Teresa Vieira, Old Forge, PA Marleesa Lila Werteen, Orefield, PA Chantal Elizabeth Whiteduck, Dickson City, PA

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Megan Christine Adams, Philadelphia, PA Kimberley May Bailey, New Freedom, PA Brandilen Burke, Scranton, PA Rita Carey, Shavertown, PA Catherine Chung, Scranton, PA Danielle Cook, New Columbia, PA

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

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David Michael D'Achille, Denville, NJ

G R A DUAT E DE G R E E C A N DI DAT E S

Erica M. Detweiler, White Haven, PA Jennifer Everding, Larksville, PA Brittany Alessandra Field, Dupont, PA Zachary Getz, Mountain Top, PA Alyssa Mary Kasheta, Jermyn, PA Beth Anne Keller, Northumberland, PA Jessica May Lee, Plymouth, PA Chelsea Lynn Lopatka, Duryea, PA London Nicole McKenna, Scranton, PA Thomas Mickowski, Mountain Top, PA Daniel Joseph Satterfield, Bloomsburg, PA Esther Steinhaus, Lakewood, NJ Ashley Welliver, Bloomsburg, PA Kelly Marie Worsnick, Scranton, PA Christine R. Wysocky, Drums, PA

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

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Megan M. Davis, Gap, PA

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Charlotte Amber Durr, New Milford, CT

Lyndsey Ann Balzer, Camden, SC Kristen Mary Byrne, Hazlet, NJ Danielle Krista Cawley, Dingmans Ferry, PA Megan Benita Cremins, Fishkill, NY Brenna Lynn Curran, Northampton, PA Katarina Dee Darmofal, West Chester, PA

Madison Nicole Eberlin, Wyalusing, PA Jacqueline Brooke Gallik, Honesdale, PA Jessica Patricia Grab, Sellersville, PA Emily Rebecca Gralinski, Topton, PA Meghan Green, Saylorsburg, PA Julianna Ellen Haar, Norwood, NJ Rebecca Jean Irwin, Honesdale, PA Monica Jarog, Kresgeville, PA Olivia Catherine Johnson, Jamison, PA Brianna Marie Kominiak, Newton, NJ Jeremy Michael Kuba, Hellertown, PA Awarded Posthumously Kristin Elizabeth Kuntzman, Northampton, PA Carolyn Bridget Maguire, Wallingford, PA Michaela Marie McQuaig, Mechanicsburg, PA Stephanie Josephine Monforte, Staten Island, NY Ashley Jean Morgan, Dalton, PA Kristen Ann Murphy, Jamison, PA James Joseph Nesler, Jr, Hazle Twp., PA Gina Lynn Neyhart, West Long Branch, NJ Julianna Claire Norris, Edison, NJ

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Erin Alexis Onoshko, Cliffwood, NJ Paige Marie Pachuilo, Sinking Spring, PA Megan Ann Peace, Old Saybrook, CT Emily Anne Perry, Bath, PA Kristen Nicole Pilchik, Freehold, NJ Isabella Reader, Middleburg, PA Clare Elizabeth Schoen, Scranton, PA Martina Marie Sledziewski, White Haven, PA

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Jacqueline Elizabeth Strausser, Olyphant, PA

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Kelby Ann Truchon, Shickshinny, PA Lauren Patricia Vermeulen, Montrose, PA Taylor Marie Webb, Clark, NJ Kaitlin M. Wheeler, Chesapeake, VA Morgan Mary Wheeler, Kingston, PA Theresa Ann Zeares, Bloomsburg, PA

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BACHELOR OF ARTS BIOLOGY Keana Nicole Albert, Hallstead, PA Cum Laude Alyssa Marie Koneski, Hanover Township, PA

COMMUNICATIONS Dominic Jeffrey Augustine, Shavertown, PA Iana Ishell Davis, Pittston, PA Kenneth Louis Grady, Quakertown, PA Anita Nicole Holmes, Dallas, PA Reece Jeremiah Robert Winckler, Kunkletown, PA

ENGLISH Mallory I. Avery, Dalton, PA Cum Laude Juliana Nicole Cofrancesco, Branford, CT Summa Cum Laude Noni Kai Silas, Greenbelt, MD Alex Skopic, Springville, PA Summa Cum Laude Jessica Vera, Dallas, PA

GOVERNMENT, LAW AND NATIONAL SECURITY Skyler D. Behrend, Wyalusing, PA Cum Laude Carlee Renae Capece, Shickshinny, PA Gardyney Deshommes, Blandon, PA Magna Cum Laude Brian Peter Dice, Melville, NY Alexander Calvin Frear, Factoryville, PA Kenny Charles French, Lake Ariel, PA Hunter M. Glidewell, Benton, PA Magna Cum Laude Kelly Gruber, Wapwallopen, PA Giselle Huertero, Wilkes-Barre, PA Sean Lyons, Knoxville, TN William John Moller, Warrington, PA Kristopher Arthur Rosencrans, Shavertown, PA Christopher Sabol, Shavertown, PA Cum Laude

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Ian Onta Silfies, Palmerton, PA Summa Cum Laude Valerie Spencer, Wilkes-Barre, PA Cum Laude Sarah E. Sporko, Carbondale, PA Cum Laude Carly Ann Tomaine, Jermyn, PA Creily Y. Torres, Bethlehem, PA Alexandra Zielinski, Staten Island, NY Summa Cum Laude

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William Christopher Sadow, Kintnersville, PA Magna Cum Laude

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Cassandra Ann Lockhart, Exeter, PA Magna Cum Laude Dalton Patrick McCrann, Bernardsville, NJ Allison A. McElheran, Watertown, NY Magna Cum Laude Kyle James Shea, Denville, NJ Sarah E. Sporko, Carbondale, PA Cum Laude

MASS COMMUNICATIONS AND DESIGN Michael Joseph Diakunczak, Eatontown, NJ Nicole Marie Giammarino, Basking Ridge, NJ Erin M. O'Brien, Williamsburg, VA

MATHEMATICS Joshua A. Dieter, Allentown, PA Lindsay Coleen Kane, Nanticoke, PA Summa Cum Laude Emily N. Madigan, Sayre, PA Magna Cum Laude Sarah Beth Netchert, Beachwood, NJ Tyler William Van Horn, Pottstown, PA

MEDICAL AND HEALTH HUMANITIES Keana Nicole Albert, Hallstead, PA Cum Laude Sidney Robert Kabinoff, Barto, PA Jacquelyn Line, Falls, PA Cum Laude

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HISTORY

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PHILOSOPHY

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Frederick Joseph Agliano, Bechtelsville, PA

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Khurshid Alam, Bloomsburg, PA Magna Cum Laude

Sidney Robert Kabinoff, Barto, PA Ian Onta Silfies, Palmerton, PA Summa Cum Laude Nicholas Gerald Szczerba, DuBois, PA Magna Cum Laude

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ACCOUNTING

Whitney Cunningham, Shavertown, PA Cum Laude John Robert Dietrich, Drifton, PA Magna Cum Laude Matthew Stephen Foss, Old Forge, PA Summa Cum Laude Jose Gonzalez, Collegeville, PA Matthew Scott Jennings, Bridgewater, NJ William Henry Kerwien, Augusta, NJ Cum Laude Danny Lin, Eynon, PA Christopher Lloyd Lynn, Basking Ridge, NJ Zoe Elizabeth Ostrowsky, Tunkhannock, PA Jessica Christine Peetz, White Haven, PA Jordan Spindler, Pittston, PA Cum Laude

APPLIED BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Philip Mercadante, Scranton, PA Cum Laude

BIOCHEMISTRY Catherine Lauren Falzone, Dallas, PA Kyra Ann Grzymski, Shavertown, PA Cecilia Russo, Benton, PA Magna Cum Laude Alexis Nichole Wyandt, Dallas, PA

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Amy C. Disher, Montoursville, PA Sara Marie Romanowski, Harding, PA Magna Cum Laude Rachel Rosato, Newfoundland, PA Alexys Victoria Yannes, Elysburg, PA

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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BIOLOGY

Michelle Augustine, Beaver Meadows, PA Magna Cum Laude

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Donovan Michael Berger, Schnecksville, PA

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Brielle Boyce, East Stroudsburg, PA Kyle Robert Campbell, Enola, PA Jayme Joy DeMedio, Collegeville, PA Magna Cum Laude Matthew Gambino, Montville, NJ Samuel Gillison, Burlington, NJ Michael Robert Golden, Wyoming, PA Paul Michael Hanrahan, Bothell, WA Stacy R. Harrington, Olyphant, PA Danielle Kolodzieski, Avoca, PA Summa Cum Laude Sonya Linn Lebo, Trevorton, PA Magna Cum Laude Jamison Marcus Luke, Utica, NY Christopher Lloyd Lynn, Basking Ridge, NJ Thomas Madeo, Blairstown, NJ Lara Patrice May, Shohola, PA Cum Laude Aidan S. McAndrew, Scranton, PA Megan Jean McCauley, Tunkhannock, PA Magna Cum Laude Ian Anthony McCole, Frackville, PA Kortney Ann McEwen, Mohrsville, PA Magna Cum Laude Bryce Jordan Mondorff, Hanover, PA Kennedy Anastassia Rinish, Pittston, PA Cum Laude Rochelle-Jade Scott, Dallas, PA Tammy Sugamele, Bloomsburg, PA Antonio Whyte, Bristol, PA Cum Laude Daniel Zieno, Norwich, NY

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Alexandra Margriet Van Nederveen, Springfield, VA

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CHEMISTRY Richard Phillips Averill, Harrisburg, PA

COMPUTER SCIENCE Emily N. Madigan, Sayre, PA Magna Cum Laude Ulysses Jose Ramos, Scranton, PA Anthony Albert Serino, Shavertown, PA Cum Laude

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY Makenzie Belisle, Wilkes-Barre, PA Maria Debold, Warwick, NY Abigail Koch, Swoyersville, PA Gabriella Nicole Pane, Sugarloaf, PA Morgan Taylor Puzio, Saylorsburg, PA Victoria Leigh Schmidt, Bethlehem, PA

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SPECIAL EDUCATION Lauren Marion Balogh, Drums, PA Magna Cum Laude Ashley Nicole Birchard, Montrose, PA Magna Cum Laude Rebecca Nicole Kaschak, West Hazleton, PA Summa Cum Laude Katelyn Maffei, Danville, PA Magna Cum Laude Jessica Lauren McDonough, Union, NJ Cum Laude Madison Mokychic, Monroe Township, PA Magna Cum Laude Brooke A. Moyle, Stewartsville, NJ Summa Cum Laude Deanna Noonan, Baldwin, NY Magna Cum Laude Nina Lyn Owen, Harding, PA Magna Cum Laude Devin Oyola, Ewing, NJ Amanda Catherine Rackliff, North Granby, CT Magna Cum Laude Julia Raegan Ramirez, Dallas, PA Summa Cum Laude Chloe Shae Ruckle, Plymouth, PA Summa Cum Laude Megan Amelia Spess, Shavertown, PA Magna Cum Laude

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Douglas Michael Campbell, Benton, PA Theresa M. Krumbine, Sunbury, PA Magna Cum Laude Jordyn L. Pavelitz, Mountain Top, PA Cum Laude Brooke Stavitzski, Hunlock Creek, PA Cum Laude Nicholas Gerald Szczerba, DuBois, PA Magna Cum Laude Alexandria Tiffany, Carbondale, PA

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HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT

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Brittany Zapotosky, Avoca, PA

Shelby S. Abraham, Nanuet, NY Magna Cum Laude Kristina Lynne Auteri, Stirling, NJ Gianna Marie Bach, Garnet Valley, PA Summa Cum Laude Tanaya Badsa, Edison, NJ Taylor Elizabeth Baloga, Dupont, PA Magna Cum Laude Aaron Patrick Barry, Towanda, PA Jordan Barth, Norristown, PA Cum Laude Victoria E. Beane, Reading, PA Magna Cum Laude Aidan Messmer Bergan, West Chester, PA Kiera Elizabeth Berrin, Babylon, NY Magna Cum Laude Kayli Elizabeth Boyes, Philadelphia, PA Keri Nicole Bremigen, Hughesville, PA Cum Laude Sydney Karin Buskirk, Nazareth, PA Christina Nicole Celona, Mountainside, NJ Magna Cum Laude Matthew Joseph Cowan, Brooklyn, PA Alexis Nicole D'Amico, Riverside, NJ Cum Laude Ciara A. DeLong, Blandon, PA Magna Cum Laude Ashley Brooke Dunteman, Mesa, AZ Patrick Duane Gardner, Endwell, NY Heather L. Getten, Weatherly, PA Magna Cum Laude Stephanie Amber Giardina, Marlboro, NJ

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HEALTH SCIENCE

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Brianna Dawn Sonia Gold, Danville, PA

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Krishonna N. Jordan, Keyport, NJ

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Ariana Rose Kampfe, Blairstown, NJ Cum Laude

Kelsey Elizabeth Hadsall, Massapequa Park, NY Magna Cum Laude Anna Mary Hershey, Mifflintown, PA Summa Cum Laude Randi Lynn Huffman, Laceyville, PA Grace Eleanor Hughes, Wilkes-Barre, PA Cum Laude Abigail Jacob, Katy, TX Shelbi Love Jones, Blakeslee, PA Summa Cum Laude

Robert Hogan Kennedy, Delran, NJ Megan E. Kieltyka, Scotch Plains, NJ Summa Cum Laude Kyleigh Brooke Knell, Port Deposit, MD Summa Cum Laude Linnea Kristina Kolanda, Binghamton, NY Magna Cum Laude Brittney T. Lahr, Northumberland, PA Cum Laude Jessica Ann Lane, Elverson, PA Mariah Grace Laubach, Berwick, PA Cum Laude Casey Joan Lello, Hudson, PA Summa Cum Laude David Christian Lutchko, Scranton, PA Shestan Lynam, Henderson, NV Jacqueline Marchese, Staten Island, NY Summa Cum Laude Deanna Christina Mattioli, Doylestown, PA Summa Cum Laude Tiffany Mayhue, Bear Creek, PA Madeline Rose McCaffery, Simpson, PA Cum Laude Rachel Nichole Miroslaw, Tunkhannock, PA Samantha Elizabeth Muffley, Lehighton, PA Grace Emily Murray, New Hampton, NY Cum Laude Callie O'Donovan, Pittston Twp, PA Cum Laude Sinead O'Sullivan, Pearl River, NY Magna Cum Laude Samantha M. Olcott, Monroe Township, NJ Magna Cum Laude Jeanna Orfanos, Floral Park, NY Cum Laude Gabrielle Maria Padilla, Staten Island, NY Nicole Patricia Pambianchi, Easton, PA

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Reilly Elizabeth Power, Jamison, PA Magna Cum Laude Nicole M. Pychewicz, Edison, NJ Cum Laude Kaitlin Rau, Livingston Manor, NY Cum Laude Jenna Kay Reed, Fleetwood, PA Summa Cum Laude Syrena Lorraine Riley, Swoyersville, PA Kristen Ritter, Hauppague, NY

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Alexa L. Santoro, Callicoon, NY

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Peyton Amanda Porch, West Milford, NJ Cum Laude

Kaitlyn Sautner, Riverdale, NJ Summa Cum Laude Noah W. Schweiger, Barton, NY Magna Cum Laude Nicole Elizabeth Shade, Elizabethville, PA Magna Cum Laude Erika Nicole Slowicki, Sewell, NJ Summa Cum Laude Alyssa Marie Smalls, Hudson, PA Magna Cum Laude Kyra E. Spencer, Broomall, PA Lydia Ann Stassel, Danville, PA Kelly Anne Stuessy, Cherry Hill, NJ Summa Cum Laude Emily Patricia Sutter, Newburgh, NY Cum Laude Hannah Elizabeth Techman, Morgantown, PA Magna Cum Laude Randi Lee Teed, Friendsville, PA Kyle Patrick Thomas, Mountain Top, PA Aislinn Toolan, Simpson, PA Michela R. Torbik, Wilkes-Barre, PA Magna Cum Laude Carmelina Tringali, Hawley, PA Cum Laude Anne Catherine Wallikas, Endwell, NY Magna Cum Laude Joshua David Wilbur, Montrose, PA Cum Laude Alexandra Nicole Willey, Stewartsville, NJ Cum Laude Nicole Jacqueline Winter, Monroe, NY Cum Laude Anne Miriam Yanik, Dallas, PA Cum Laude Emilee Zawatski, Dallas, PA Summa Cum Laude

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Alexandria Sasso, Middletown, NY Cum Laude

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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MEDICAL IMAGING

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Alyssa Brielle Acker, Palmerton, PA

Peter Decker, Dallas, PA Magna Cum Laude Allison Jewel Lamoreaux, Dallas, PA Magna Cum Laude Emma Romaine O'Callaghan, Peapack, NJ Summa Cum Laude Arden Julius Soriano, Wilkes-Barre, PA Cum Laude Jacob Viti, Sugar Notch, PA

Alexis Marie Baddick, Tamaqua, PA Sarah Jean Bifano, Waymart, PA Magna Cum Laude Emilee Alyssa Bixler, Dauphin, PA Cum Laude Katelyn Bytheway, Kingston, PA Samantha Leigh Coleman, Mechanicsburg, PA Cum Laude Jennifer Lee Curtin, Lebanon, PA Summa Cum Laude Madison M. Fleischman, West Valley, NY Kaela Ruth Gettle, Myerstown, PA Mikayla Catherine Girard, Williamstown, PA Laura Beth Heinzlmeir, Exeter, PA Dempsey Rae Hollenbeck, Kingsley, PA Lynn Ashley Kistler, New Ringgold, PA Sarah Ann Leitzel, Lykens, PA Cum Laude Joshua Tyler Orlandini, Dallas, PA Cum Laude Kassidy Elizabeth Potter, Luzerne, PA Giana Carmella Tondora, Pittston Township, PA Megan Marie Troutman, Ashland, PA

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Thomas Bachman, Dallas, PA Breanna Lynn Dietrich, Drifton, PA Jonathan Edwards, Shickshinny, PA Angelo Clifford Guariglia, Pittston, PA Zachary John Mulhern, Exeter, PA

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Kaden Abreu, Meriden, CT Jordan Thelma Barr, Annville, PA Tyler Anthony Colonno, Point Pleasant, NJ Lauren Janelle Fritzsch, Slate Hill, NY Cum Laude Brianna Dawn Sonia Gold, Danville, PA Mia Diana Leto, Fairview, NJ

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PSYCHOLOGY

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David Christian Lutchko, Scranton, PA Jillian Carmen Santoro, Macungie, PA Sabrina Ann Scotto-Diluzio, Harding, PA Michael D. Shaw, Sayre, PA Elizabeth Claire Stumpf, Flanders, NJ Emilie Elizabeth Wanko, West Pittston, PA Jassmine Ruth Watson, Carney's Point, NJ Kelsey Weston, Hanover Twp., PA

SPORT MANAGEMENT Henry Thomas Augenstein, Duryea, PA Zachary R. Brennan, Kingston, PA Danielle Alyssa Clifford, Westtown, NY Magna Cum Laude Michael John Conway, Forty Fort, PA Matthew Aaron Dinnocenti, Spring City, PA Magna Cum Laude Joseph C. Frank, Cornwall, NY Mitchell Thomas Frantz, York, PA Magna Cum Laude Nikolai J. Kepple, Jonestown, PA Michael Patrick Love, Thornwood, NY Nicole Ann Wren, Trucksville, PA

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Kristen Ritter, Hauppague, NY

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STATISTICS

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

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Alyssa Bajkowski, Mountain Top, PA

Sarah G. Bender, Raritan, NJ Cum Laude Danielle Alyssa Clifford, Westtown, NY Magna Cum Laude Heather Diane Harvey, Dallas, PA Lindsay Coleen Kane, Nanticoke, PA Summa Cum Laude Sarah Beth Netchert, Beachwood, NJ

Lia Marie Barbacci, Dallas, PA Ashley Barnes, Dauphin, PA Emma Therese Cigna, Carbondale, PA Christian D. Contessa, Staten Island, NY Robert Steven Curlee, Wyalusing, PA Sarah Renee Deyo, Scranton, PA Melanie C. Dowling, Hewitt, NJ Elizabeth Ann Gurzynski, Shickshinny, PA Summa Cum Laude Eric Joseph Gurzynski, Shickshinny, PA Wendy Guzenski, Wyoming, PA Stephanie Herr, Northumberland, PA Dylon Reid Hess, Benton, PA Kylie M. Hibbett, Oxford, NJ Summa Cum Laude Holly Hochreiter, Wilkes-Barre, PA Alexis Marie Hockenberry, Trucksville, PA Nicholas Patrick Hromek, Pittston, PA Cum Laude Manpreet Kaur, Bloomsburg, PA Jesse W. Keats, Hanover Township, PA Carrie Ann Kinney, Hunlock Creek, PA Magna Cum Laude Taylor Martin Karen Lane, Sayre, PA Magna Cum Laude Miranda Joan Lee, Tunkhannock, PA Lindsay Jean McKim, Newton, NJ

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Miranda Michelle Moser, Mount Carmel, PA Summa Cum Laude Jacob Patrick Nagle, Forest City, PA Lauren Kallai Novy, Danbury, CT Shaelyn Janet O'Leary, Clarksburg, NJ Kaila Nicole Quinlivan, Hauppauge, NY Cum Laude Rose M. Randazza, Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Madelyn Mae Roerig, Washington, NJ

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Haley Ann Melan, Tunkhannock, PA

Maggie Flora Schray, Nazareth, PA Faith Catherine Sinclair, Saco, ME Cum Laude Lauren Angelina Smith, Vestal, NY Gavin James Sudano, Skillman, NJ Cum Laude Erin Taborelli, Stroudsburg, PA Magna Cum Laude Danielle Nichole Tait, Treadwell, NY Rachael Ann Waligun, Shavertown, PA Krystal Nicole Whitenight, Berwick, PA Alexis K. Williard, Selinsgrove, PA

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK Katelyn Marie Campbell, Sunbury, PA Cum Laude Marina Lynn Contorno, Greenfield Township, PA Erin Elizabeth Flanagan, Harding, PA Cum Laude Sarah Louise Kwiatkowski, Factoryville, PA Alyssa N. Leggieri, Schwenksville, PA Lindsay Marie Lord, Frackville, PA Cum Laude Kaleb Portzline, Trevorton, PA Magna Cum Laude Kristine Ann Reynolds, South Abington Twp, PA Tyler Frederick Soos, Colonia, NJ

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Amy M. Roth, Mullica Hill, NJ

T H E F O L L OW I N G S T U D E N T S WA N T E D T O W I S H T H E I R F E L L OW C L A S S M AT E S C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S A N D TO I N FOR M T H EM OF T H EIR U PCOM I NG PL A NS FOR T H E FU T U R E .

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I will be taking a gap year for work and travel, before attending graduate school for a master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

COMMENCEMENT

SHELBY S. ABRAHAM After graduation, I plan to complete my final year of fieldwork and graduate school to earn my Master’s in Occupational Therapy! My only hope is that I can use the skills gained from this University to serve my future patients wholeheartedly. May all the glory go to God alone- Soli Deo Gloria.

Thank you, Misericordia, for being my home away from home, and for teaching me countless lessons, both inside and outside of the classroom.

KADEN ABREU

MEGAN CHRISTINE ADAMS Starting my career as an FNP near the Philadelphia area, hoping to stay in the Main Line Health system.

RICHARD LEE AINEY JR. After graduation, I plan to continue my career at Fiserv. I hope to apply the concepts and knowledge learned in the program to my job to advance my career.

KHURSHID ALAM Was accepted into the MBA program at MU for the spring of 2021. Going to start the next phase of my educational journey. In the meantime going to continue working my full-time job and try to do a little bit of traveling if I have the opportunity.

KEANA NICOLE ALBERT I will be entering Marywood’s Physicians Assistant Program this May.

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I plan to begin my career in my chosen profession and help change lives for the better.

ASHLEY ARCIERI

Hopefully to get a job working on the equipment side of professional hockey.

DOMINIC JEFFREY AUGUSTINE I will be looking to apply for a management position at Abercrombie & Fitch on 5th Ave in NYC, will continue to work as a wedding photographer, and hopefully after a year of work will apply to several schools for my M.A. in Global Strategic Communications.

MICHELLE AUGUSTINE I am hoping that I can move forward in my career with the completion of my degree.

RICHARD PHILLIPS AVERILL Entering the organic chemistry field.

MALLORY I. AVERY I plan on pursuing a further degree in education and becoming a teacher. I intend on teaching public school in order to serve my community.

GIANNA MARIE BACH I am continuing my schooling at Misericordia University in the 5-year BS/MS occupational therapy program. I will be heading out on level II fieldwork in the coming months before graduating with my master’s degree in occupational therapy in May 2021.

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COMMENCEMENT

HENRY THOMAS AUGENSTEIN

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Ashley will continue to work for Cigna Health Insurance using her MBA degree to leverage different opportunities. She is a member of their Healthcare Operations Leadership Development Program.

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JENNIFER ROSE ANTONIAZZI

Commissioning as an Infantry Officer in the PA Army National Guard.

ALEXIS MARIE BADDICK Furthering my education at West Virginia Hospital’s Radiation Therapy program.

The program is set to begin at the end of June 2020.

COMMENCEMENT

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THOMAS BACHMAN

TANAYA BADSA Expected to graduate from Misericordia in May of 2021 with an M.S. in Occupational Therapy.

KIMBERLEY BAILEY Work as an FNP.

ALYSSA BAJKOWSKI I plan on working on a mom/baby unit.

SARAH BALOGA I plan on using my master’s degree in reading to help my special education students to improve even further.

TAYLOR ELIZABETH BALOGA I will be attending the University of Scranton beginning in June 2020 as a member of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2023.

LAUREN MARION BALOGH I am hoping to have my own classroom and teaching in a school district.

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I plan to work as an occupational therapist in a hospital setting in Pennsylvania.

LIA MARIE BARBACCI I will be working at General Hospital in the ICU.

ASHLEY BARNES

I will be starting graduate school this summer at Millersville University to pursue a Master’s in Social Work.

AARON PATRICK BARRY Upon graduation I intend to be working in a hospital as a Patient Navigator.

JORDAN BARTH Was offered a job in my field, at Athletic Republic which is a sports performance institution, where I plan to work.

VICTORIA E. BEANE Post graduation, I will continue with online clinic and classes to complete SLP coursework for our 5th graduate year. My fall fieldwork placement will be in the hospital setting and my spring fieldwork placement will be working with pediatrics. I will be returning in December to take my comps which is one step further to earning my master’s degree. I look forward to reuniting with my classmates and celebrating with them when able. Congratulations to all of the 2020 graduates!

SKYLER D. BEHREND Currently I’m in the process of furthering applications with different law enforcement agencies to become a police officer.

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JORDAN THELMA BARR

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After graduation, I will be a Registered Nurse working in a hospital. I am excited to take everything that I have learned in the Nursing Program here are Misericordia University and put it towards my career.

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LINDSEY ANN BALZER

I plan to work in a hospital setting and get as much experience as possible. I plan to travel parts of the world that I have not traveled to and explore life as a college graduate.

SARAH G. BENDER

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MAKENZIE BELISLE

AIDAN MESSMER BERGAN I plan on moving to North Carolina and getting a job in personal training.

KIERA ELIZABETH BERRIN I am continuing on to Graduate school in the OT program with the rest of my cohort!

SARAH J. BIFANO Continuing education July 2020-July 2021 at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in Radiation Therapy.

ASHLEY NICOLE BIRCHARD Continuing to further my experiences and learning opportunities in the field of Early Childhood and Special Education.

EMILEE ALYSSA BIXLER Pursue Radiologist Assistant degree while employed at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

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I am currently working in a director role at my organization. I am looking at an Associate Vice President position in the future.

KATIE MARIE BOWMAN

I am thinking about using my degree to become a pharmaceutical rep.

KAYLI ELIZABETH BOYES Continue education to obtain Master’s in Occupational Therapy by May 2021.

ROBERT BRANDELL Plan to work as 1st Assistant Coach Gettysburg College Men’s Soccer.

KERI NICOLE BREMIGEN Continue working towards Master’s of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.

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BRIELLE BOYCE

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After graduation, I will (finally! after 5 LONG years) begin working as a SpeechLanguage Pathologist! Working with children is my passion, so, I found a CFY position working with kids from birth to 18 years. I hope to continue growing my education within my field to make an impact on the lives of my clients.

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RENEE FLORENCE BLAKIEWICZ

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ZACHARY R. BRENNAN Plan to continue to work hard in the field of sports wherever it may take me.

“I know exactly what to do. But in a much more real sense, I have no idea what to do.” ~ Michael Scott

BRANDILEN BURKE I plan on working in Cardiology after I graduate. I live in Scranton, PA and plan on staying in the area since my fiance is a Scranton Fire Fighter. I am excited to transition into my new role and help the people in my own community!!

Thank you!

SYDNEY KARIN BUSKIRK After graduation I will be doing an accelerated nursing program.

KATELYN BYTHEWAY My plans are to get a job in X-ray.

DOUGLAS MICHAEL CAMPBELL Enrolled into the M.B.A. graduate program at Misericordia University for healthcare management. I plan to enter the field of infection and disease control management.

KATELYN MARIE CAMPBELL Come May, I will start graduate school at Widener University. I will be in their dual degree program to obtain my Master’s in Social Work and Master’s in Education for Human Sexuality Studies. My goal after graduating with both degrees in May 2022 is to obtain my License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) as well as my AASECT Sex Therapy Certification.

KYLE ROBERT CAMPBELL Work as a sales/marketing rep.

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After graduation, I plan to do political organizing for the upcoming November election. I also plan to obtain a career working for the state or federal government, or as a union organizer.

RITA CAREY

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Continuing on with my Doctorate.

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CARLEE RENAE CAPECE

I will become a registered occupational therapist (OTR) and plan to work in a pediatric setting.

CHRISTINA NICOLE CELONA I will complete my master’s program in May 2021 and then begin my clinical fellowship year to come closer to being a certified speech-language pathologist.

EMMA THERESE CIGNA I will be starting July 5th as a Pediatric Oncology/Medical Surgical RN at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.

DANIELLE ALYSSA CLIFFORD I will be attending the Villanova Charles Widger School of Law in August as a member of the class of 2023.

I am forever grateful for Misericordia: the lessons learned, the memories made, the home fostered, and the friendships that will last a lifetime.

“I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” ~ Andy Bernard

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DANIELLE KRISTA CAWLEY

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I work with preschool children at Intermediate Unit 13. I look forward to spending time with my family.

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JULIANA NICOLE COFRANCESCO Going to the University of Exeter in England for a Master’s in English Literary Studies.

BETSY COHICK

SAMANTHA LEIGH COLEMAN After graduation, I am continuing my education at Misericordia University in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate Program. In the future, I plan to take my radiography, mammography, and sonography board exams.

TYLER ANTHONY COLONNO Attending graduate school at Lebanon Valley College for their Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.

CHRISTIAN D. CONTESSA Plans right now are to prepare for the NCLEX and become a registered nurse to then go on and work in an emergency room. I do plan on walking in December as the commencement in May has been cancelled.

MARINA LYNN CONTORNO I plan to attend Marywood University to obtain my Master’s degree in social work.

MICHAEL JOHN CONWAY Work as a graphic designer for a college football team/athletic department out of college.

DANIELLE COOK I will be securing a full time position in Family Practice.

MATTHEW JOSEPH COWAN After graduating this semester with my Bachelor’s in Health Science, a minor in Psychology, and obtaining my Pediatric Specialization, I will be pursuing my Master’s in Occupational Therapy for ’21.

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I plan to work as an occupational therapist in mental health or pediatrics.

WHITNEY CUNNINGHAM

I will begin working at Wilkes-Barre General on June 22, 2020. I very much look forward to starting my new career!

BRENNA LYNN CURRAN At this time, I plan to take my boards as soon as possible and ideally find a job as an occupational therapist.

JENNIFER LEE CURTIN I plan to attend UNC Hospitals, Radiation Therapy program this coming year to further my career into radiation oncology.

ALEXIS NICOLE D’AMICO After graduation I am continuing my education through Misericordia University to receive my master’s in Speech Language Pathology. I will be graduating with my master’s degree in May 2021.

EMILY A. DACKO I plan on continuing on in the field of speech-language pathology to complete my clinical fellowship year.

KATARINA DEE DARMOFAL Becoming a pediatric occupational therapist.

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ROBERT STEVEN CURLEE

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To expand my self-owned business in the wedding industry and build an empire with a fully equipped and talented team.

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MEGAN BENITA CREMINS

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KIERSTEN MARIE DAVIS

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Become a registered occupational therapist.

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MARIA DEBOLD

I will be moving to Alaska to work as a speech-language pathologist in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District!

MEGAN M. DAVIS

After graduation, I plan to further my education by continuing to become certified in various specialty areas that are available in the field of diagnostic medical sonography. Completing these actions will help me to grow and prosper in a future career that I have worked so hard for.

PETER DECKER Get my master’s degree.

COURTENAY DEGNON Following graduation, I plan to continue my career at Abington Heights as a learning support teacher. I have been teaching since 2003 and hope to use the valuable lessons I learned at Misericordia in my daily instruction.

AUSTIN DEINAROWICZ I plan to continue in my roll as a Management Trainee with my current company, Cintas.

CIARA A. DELONG Plan to finish my Master’s degree for Occupational Therapy and hopefully receive a job after completing my degree.

JAYME JOY DEMEDIO I will be working for my family business DeMedio’s Building Maintenance Inc. And I will continuing to better my community by volunteering and joining local groups.

GARDYNEY DESHOMMES In the near future, I am planning on working with the AmeriCorp program and earning my Master’s degree in Public Administration.

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I plan to advance my career in nursing, focusing on education and community outreach, as well as continuing my own education and pursue an advanced degree.

MICHAEL JOSEPH DIAKUNCZAK Looking for a Sports Information Graduate Assistant position and work for a Master’s Degree. I would like to work for a college, high school, or organization to help with social media or sports information.

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SARAH RENEE DEYO

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Looking to join police department after graduation.

JOSHUA A. DIETER Search for a job teaching math at Middle School/High School level.

BREANNA LYNN DIETRICH I plan to attend grad school and get a master’s in health administration and work for the department of health.

JOHN ROBERT DIETRICH I will be attending graduate school and working a full time job in the D.C. Metro area.

MATTHEW AARON DINNOCENTI I aim to work in marketing within the sports industry.

AMY C. DISHER Planning to apply to Veterinary school.

ALLIA KATHRYN DOLAN I have already been lucky enough to be in the job that I had planned to be in, an MRI technologist. Even after graduating from Misericordia University again with my Master’s of Science degree in healthcare management, I have plans to return to continue with another degree in the near future. My hope is to go on for a teaching degree so that maybe, one day, I can teach others what I have learned from my years at Misericordia.

JORDYN ANN DONNELLY Moving to Hawaii.

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BRIAN PETER DICE

I will continue on in the OT program, and graduate with my Master’s in OT next May.

CHARLOTTE AMBER DURR After graduation I plan to obtain my license and secure a job, hopefully, in an inpatient rehabilitation facility. I plan to continue my educational journey through various certifications and eventually a doctoral degree program. In the future I aspire to be a fieldwork educator helping to foster the profession and creating a new generation of therapists.

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ASHLEY B. DUNTEMAN

MADISON NICOLE EBERLIN Following graduation, I plan to gain experience working as an occupational therapist among adult and geriatric populations to improve their overall health and quality of life.

ALYSSA LYNN ELICK Continue to grow my career!

STUART ELICK I will continue in my career in Training and Development leading a phenomenal team throughout the US in the telecommunications field. Since the arrival of the corona-virus in the US, our fiber rich network and superior customer service have been connecting more than a million customers to the Internet with the fastest speeds in America.

JENNIFER EVERDING

BRITTANY ALESSANDRA FIELD After graduation and passing of state boards, my hope is to continue my medical career as a Nurse Practitioner in a Hematology/Oncology setting.

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I will be attending Graduate School in the fall to study Forensic and Legal Psychology at Marymount University in Arlington Virginia.

MADISON M FLEISCHMAN I plan on scheduling my boards in radiography and mammography then looking into pursuing a master’s degree with a minor in education to teach medical imaging in the future.

JOSEPH GERALD FORGACH

I am planning on taking the CPA exam and working in the accounting field.

JOSEPH C. FRANK I will be entering the field of Sport Management and would like to begin my career with any of the multitude of sports franchises in the New York/New Jersey metro area.

MITCHELL THOMAS FRANTZ

ALEXANDER CALVIN FREAR I am hopefully going to be attending the Pennsylvania State Police Academy in the near future.

KENNY CHARLES FRENCH I plan on getting a job working for the government.

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MATTHEW STEPHEN FOSS

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Quoting Timbuk 3, “The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades” seems to appropriately signify the potential and outward bounty of my future. There appears to be endless enlightenment and opportunities in front of me as I exit my scholastic career and enter the progression of engagement, development and leadership. Misericordia has prepared me to seize the moment currently and looking forward. I plan to remain working for the Department of Defense moving into a Contracting Officer role and then management, where I will use to my fullest budding, the educational framework, principles and knowledge I acquired at Misericordia University to inspire and create future leaders.

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ERIN FLANAGAN

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My plans after graduation are to become an occupational therapist and work in an acute care of inpatient rehab setting.

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LAUREN JANELLE FRITZSCH Lauren will be continuing her education in Misericordia University’s Physical Therapy program in January 2021, pursuing her doctorate degree.

JACQUELINE BROOKE GALLIK

ANTHONY JOSEPH GANGEMI After graduating with my Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a Specialization in Accounting, I intend to pursue the completion of the Certified Public Accountant Examination in hopes of maintaining my license to practice as a CPA in Pennsylvania.

PATRICK DUANE GARDNER I have enjoyed my time at Misericordia University, and I plan to continue my education at King’s College. Where I will be studying Athletic Training with the goal to achieve my Master’s degree.

SARAH CHRISTINE GARDNER After graduating with my master’s degree, I will continue to teach learning support at Clarks Summit Elementary School with Abington Heights School District.

HEATHER L. GETTEN Continue on to earn my Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology here at Misericordia University! ‘20/’21!

KAELA RUTH GETTLE I am accepted at Washburn University to continue my education in Radiation Therapy.

ZACHARY GETZ Plan to start working as a primary care nurse practitioner in Maryland.

NICOLE MARIE GIAMMARINO Post graduation I plan on pursuing a career in the communications field focusing on branding and public relations.

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SAMUEL GILLISON I plan to pursue professional football. My ultimate goal is the NFL but I would be grateful to play in any league at the professional level. Also, since I know and understand football is a “shelf-career,” I will begin using my degree to find jobs in my field in the Tri-State area, looking to use my knowledge that I’ve possessed over the last 5 years in the sport management field.

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STEPHANIE AMBER GIARDINA

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Radiology boards continuing schooling at Misericordia for certificate in DMS.

HUNTER M. GLIDEWELL I plan to work in my field.

BRIANNA DAWN SONIA GOLD I will be continuing my education at Misericordia University to complete my Master’s in Occupational Therapy.

JOSE GONZALEZ I will continue to further my education within the Accounting field while obtaining an entry level position where my skills and interests will have a valuable application in business and/or industry. Ultimately looking for an opportunity for personal and professional growth.

JESSICA PATRICIA GRAB I plan to pursue a career as a pediatric occupational therapist!

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MIKAYLA CATHERINE GIRARD

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EMILY REBECCA GRALINSKI

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Relocating to upstate SC to work as a pediatric OT.

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KELLY GRUBER

I plan on becoming a travel Occupational Therapist and exploring the country while providing services to those in need.

MEGHAN GREEN

I will be using my degree by applying the knowledge I gained at Misericordia University to my current position with the PA Department of Labor and Industry/ Workforce development.

KYRA ANN GRZYMSKI I will be attending law school.

ANGELO CLIFFORD GUARIGLIA Got a job as a Network Engineer at Tammac Holdings Corporation Wilkes-Barre, PA.

ELIZABETH ANN GURZYNSKI I will be working in the Labor and Delivery unit at Lehigh Valley Hazleton as an RN.

ERIC JOSEPH GURZYNSKI I have a RN job at Geisinger Wyoming Valley in the ICU. In the future I hope to return to school in pursuit of being a CRNA.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2020 and to my fellow SLP graduate student peers!

Everyone deserves a voice, and I cannot wait to begin my clinical fellowship year working with clients in my home state of New Jersey.

WENDY GUZENSKI

Continuing on with my Occupational Therapy schooling to receive my Master’s in OT next Spring May 2021.

JESSICA ANN HANLY Working as an intern for Cru.

PAUL MICHAEL HANRAHAN Find a good job.

MADISON DIANNA HAYES Following May graduation, I will be working as a speech-language pathologist at Abington Jefferson Hospital in acute care and inpatient rehab.

ELIZABETH M. HEINMILLER Although I am unsure of the path I will take to get there, I aim to work in the pediatric medical setting after graduation. I am forever grateful to Misericordia and the Speech-Language Pathology Department for the opportunities to travel the United States and Italy to share my passion with like-minded individuals.

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KELSEY ELIZABETH HADSALL

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VICTORIA M. GUSEVA-MICKLON

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LAURA BETH HEINZLMEIR I am planning on staying local and becoming a radiologic technologist in a hospital or outpatient setting.

STEPHANIE HERR After receiving my BSN, I plan to continue working as a Registered Nurse at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA, where I have worked for nearly 3 years.

ANNA MARY HERSHEY I plan to continue the completion of the speech graduate program at Misericordia and attain my Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Misericordia University.

DYLON REID HESS Start working.

KYLIE M. HIBBETT I plan to work in the critical care field and eventually attend graduate school to become an acute care nurse practitioner.

TAYLOR NICOLE HIRNEISEN I have accepted a Clinical Fellow Speech-Language Pathologist position at Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing (Tower Health).

ALEXIS MARIE HOCKENBERRY I plan to work in the Emergency Room, but eventually I want to be a pediatric nurse.

DEMPSEY RAE HOLLENBECK I plan on completing the registry exam for radiology and mammography. I will also be attending Lackawanna College to further my education, majoring in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

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I plan to move to a bigger city where I can further expand my career opportunities in Mass Communications and Design. While doing this I will continue working as a free-lance photographer, and eventually have my own studio like my father and I had talked about. Until then, I’ll be working and taking life day by day with my pup by my side.

NICHOLAS PATRICK HROMEK Will be working at Geisinger Wyoming Valley’s Intensive Care Unit.

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ANITA NICOLE HOLMES

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After graduation I hope to get a government job in Homeland Security then eventually returning to school to get my master’s.

RANDI LYNN HUFFMAN I plan to further my education and continue in Misericordia’s Occupational Therapy Program to earn my Master’s degree in occupational therapy. I plan to graduate with this degree in May 2021.

GRACE ELEANOR HUGHES I am attending Temple University in the fall to obtain a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology. Misericordia has given me a well-rounded education and I would like to thank my professors and fellow students for being so welcoming to transfer students.

CARA ANNE IMBALZANO I will obtain a clinical fellowship in a school or medical setting after graduating with my Master’s degree.

REBECCA JEAN IRWIN I love every setting so far and am passionate about all of them, so my plan is to work in a few different areas as an occupational therapist until I find exactly where I am meant to be!

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GISELLE HUERTERO

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ABIGAIL JACOB

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Going to grad school then going for my CPA.

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OLIVIA CATHERINE JOHNSON

Soon after graduation, I plan to complete my Master’s in OT degree. Though the pandemic has changed the course of my education, I am so thankful for my professors for their understanding and hard work to keep us on track. I hope to work hard and complete my OT degree to be an OT giving holistic and client centered care.

MATTHEW SCOTT JENNINGS

Planning on working in pediatrics for occupational therapy.

SHELBI LOVE JONES After graduation, I plan to pursue a position as a speech-language pathologist in a medical setting. I would like to specialize in dysphagia and work with the pediatric population.

KRISHONNA N. JORDAN Following graduation I plan to obtain my master’s degree in occupational therapy.

After obtaining my master’s degree I aspire to be an occupational therapist in the mental health field.

SIDNEY ROBERT KABINOFF I was accepted to pursue a PhD in Healthcare Ethics at Duquesne University.

And I have two majors, medical humanities AND philosophy.

ARIANA ROSE KAMPFE I plan to complete my occupational therapy fieldwork this fall and winter and graduate with my master’s degree in OT next May!

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I am currently searching for a job as a teacher or something in the mathematics/ statistics realm. If I cannot find something right away, I will substitute teach during the 2020-2021 school year and continue working at my current part-time job. I plan to gather my thoughts for graduate school and pursue a Master’s degree in Statistics in the 2021-2022 school year.

ALYSSA MARY KASHETA

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LINDSAY COLEEN KANE

I will be practicing as a FNP with The Wright Center for Community Health.

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I will start working in surgical/trauma ICU at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. I do have plans to go back to college but that is all I am sure about at this moment.

JESSE W. KEATS Senior Quote: Godspeed I just accepted a job at Geisinger Wyoming Valley in the Emergency Department. I plan on staying local and continuing my education.

BETH ANNE KELLER After graduation I plan to study hard to pass boards, move into a new job and achieve a good work life balance post graduate school for myself and my family.

ROBERT HOGAN KENNEDY Continuing education at Misericordia University for a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

NIKOLAI J. KEPPLE I plan on attending Misericordia for my MBA in Management.

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MEGAN E. KIELTYKA I am going to graduate in May with my Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

CARRIE ANN KINNEY Upon graduation, I intend to work locally as a registered nurse in a medicalsurgical inpatient setting. In the future, I hope to work with critically ill patients on an intensive care unit.

I hope to see my classmates in December when we can finally walk across the stage and be recognized for all of our hard work and dedication. For those of you who might be on other sides of the country or even in other parts of the world by that time, I wish you all the best of luck. It has been such a pleasure getting to know all of you and getting to spend the last four years with you. The only thing left to say is “roll cougs!”

LYNN ASHLEY KISTLER I plan to seek a future job of health care in the radiology field, advancing my career to become a Computed Tomography Technologist. I plan to eventually continue my education to further advance my career.

KYLEIGH BROOKE KNELL I am going to be completing my fieldwork for my Speech-Language Pathology degree in the fall of 2020 and the spring of 2021. I will graduate with my Master’s degree in May 2021. Very excited and thankful for all Misericordia has done for me along my journey!

JACOB JOSHUA KNOBLE Starting full time career as an insurance agent in Harmony, NJ. Will be eventually relocating to office in Alexandria, VA most likely in the new year.

ABIGAIL KOCH After graduation I plan on continuing my career as a diagnostic medical sonographer. In the future I plan on researching what requirements I would need for a master’s degree.

ZACHARY ADAM KOHARSKI I’ve recently accepted a job offer with Tender Touch Rehab Services in Philadelphia. I plan to relocate to Philly in the coming months to start my career, and I look forward to starting anew in a different environment!

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I plan on celebrating life!

BRIANNA MARIE KOMINIAK My future plans include passing the NBCOT exam and starting my career as an occupational therapist. I plan on keeping my options open and working with a variety of populations from pediatrics to geriatrics.

ALYSSA MARIE KONESKI I plan to take a semester off and then attend grad school in the coming year.

THERESA M. KRUMBINE I have worked for the Geisinger Health System for 28 years and will continue my employment with them. With my pending degree I received a promotion as the Supervisor for the Best Practice Team, and I will continue in that position after graduation.

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DANIELLE KOLODZIESKI

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After graduation, I will continue my studies for a year here at Misericordia University to finish my Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. I have loved my time here at MU, and have met some of the greatest people that have truly shaped me into who I am today. To the professors, staff, and peers, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you do and for making my time here truly special and something I wouldn’t change for the world. I am forever grateful for the memories I have made and the people I get to call some of my very best friends.

This community has made me a better person, and I will always treasure being part of the MU family. Roll Cougs!!

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LINNEA KRISTINA KOLANDA

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I have been offered a position as an administrative director at the current day care I work at. My goal is to work for a year and then return to school for my master’s to be able to continue my career as a school social worker.

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KRISTIN ELIZABETH KUNTZMAN Obtain licensure when it is possible to sit for the board exam, work as an OT in the pediatric and/or mental health field to gain skills to eventually program for community based practices.

SARAH LOUISE KWIATKOWSKI

BRITTNEY T. LAHR “Today is a milestone. It tells you how far you have come. Keep learning, keep trying, keep accomplishing, and keep venturing on through your journey.”

-Unknown

JESSICA ANN LANE After graduation, I will be continuing into my 5th year at Misericordia in the Occupational Therapy Department. I plan my to graduate in May 2021 with my Master’s Degree.

TAYLOR MARTIN KAREN LANE Accepted a job at The Guthrie Clinic.

MARIAH GRACE LAUBACH I am planning on attending graduate school at Misericordia to earn my Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. After graduate school, I plan on starting my career as a pediatric OT and moving down to the warm south!

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I’ll be continuing teaching at Wyoming Valley West.

SONYA LINN LEBO I have applied and been accepted to go to Misericordia’s nursing program in the fall of 2020.

JESSICA MAY LEE I plan to continue my practice as a CRNP. Once I obtain my DNP degree I want to find a position at a college or university teaching in the nursing department.

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KIMBERLY ANN LEARY

ALYSSA N. LEGGIERI I have been accepted into Marywood’s Social Work Graduate Program, and I will start Graduate School in August of this year. I get to go as Advanced Standing so I will be there full-time for one year to receive my Master’s. I am hoping that I will be offered a job wherever my internship is for the two semesters that I am there, as long as I like it!

SARAH ANN LEITZEL I am attending Washburn University to obtain my certification in Radiation Therapy.

CASEY JOAN LELLO Attending graduate school at Misericordia University to become a physician assistant.

MIA DIANA LETO This summer I will be attending Capella University to work towards my Master’s degree in ABA therapy.

DANNY LIN In the upcoming months I plan to start studying for my CPA.

JACQUELYN LINE

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I am going to be a labor and delivery/ NICU nurse at GWV following graduation.

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CASSANDRA ANN LOCKHART

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LINDSAY MARIE LORD

In the upcoming months, I am hoping to secure a job as a Secondary Education History Teacher. After I secure a teaching job, I hope to pursue a Master’s Degree in History.

CHELSEA LYNN LOPATKA

I will be attending Marywood University to obtain my Master of Social Work Degree.

DAVID CHRISTIAN LUTCHKO Continuing education through 5th year OT school

CHRISTOPHER LLOYD LYNN Going to grad school at Seton Hall University for their M.S. in Professional Accounting program.

SHESTAN LYNAM attending grad school at Texas Tech for a master’s in Speech Language Pathology

SEAN LYONS My plans after graduation are to become a state trooper and to pursue a career with a federal law enforcement agency later in life.

JOY MARIE MACK Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions at Penn State.

EMILY N. MADIGAN Find work in the computer science field.

KATELYN MAFFEI I am in grad school at Salus University to pursue a career in teaching the blind and visually impaired.

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Searching for a job in the Philadelphia area.

DEANNA CHRISTINA MATTIOLI I will be continuing in the SLP graduate program and finishing fieldwork!

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JOHANN CHRISTIAN MALKEMES

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LARA PATRICE MAY

AUSTIN ROBERT MAYNARD

MADELINE ROSE McCAFFERY Pursuing a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at Misericordia University.

MEGAN JEAN McCAULEY Following graduation I plan to pursue a career in insurance. I hope to obtain a job opportunity with my internship employer as a full time employee.

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DALTON PATRICK McCRANN I will be coaching college football after graduating in May.

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IAN ANTHONY McCOLE

JESSICA LAUREN McDONOUGH After graduation, I plan to seek a teaching job in New Jersey and be able to shape the little minds in each class I have!

ALLISON A. McELHERAN I will be attending the University at Albany to complete my Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Instructional Technology.

I am currently looking for a teaching position in a middle school or high school setting.

KORTNEY ANN McEWEN Work in Human Resources.

LONDON NICOLE McKENNA After graduation I plan on working in the field of pain management as a Nurse Practitioner. In this capacity I will be able to assist patients with chronic pain resume their daily activities with less pain and discomfort, thus giving them a better quality of life.

LINDSAY JEAN McKIM I will be working as a nurse in Labor and Delivery in GWV.

MICHAELA MARIE McQUAIG I will be moving out of state to become a pediatric occupational therapist.

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I plan to obtain my GN license and work as a graduate nurse until I pass NCLEX. I will continue to work at Geisinger Wyoming Valley on 4West, a Medical Surgical/ Observation Unit, but currently functioning as a COVID-19 unit.

THOMAS MATTHEW MICKOWSKI I plan on working as a Nurse Practitioner in either a Primary Care Office or Urgent Care Setting.

COURTNEY MILLER

Grad school.

MADISON MOKYCHIC My plans after graduation including pursuing a career in education while continuing to teaching voice lessons to children.

WILLIAM JOHN MOLLER Pursuing a career in law enforcement.

BRYCE JORDAN MONDORFF Working as a digital and social media marketing specialist.

STEPHANIE JOSEPHINE MONFORTE After graduation I plan to study and pass my NBCOT exam so that I can officially become Stephanie Monforte, OTR/L.

ASHLEY JEAN MORGAN After graduation, I plan to travel with a friend throughout the country as an OT. Thank you to my family and friends for showing me continuous love, support, and encouragement as I maneuvered this program. Thank you to all of my Misericordia OT faculty who have provided constant help, encouragement, and guidance over this five year journey.

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RACHEL NICHOLE MIROSLAW

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Beginning in July, I will begin my first full-time position as a Speech-Language Pathologist in my Clinical Fellowship Year. I will be working for REACH Therapy, LLC, which is an early intervention service in the Lehigh Valley. I will be working with children from birth-three on their speech, language, and feeding development. I hope to specialize my work with children diagnosed with congenital disorders as well as those who have hearing and feeding deficits. I am currently taking an American Sign Language course in hopes that I can promote language growth through multiple modalities and expand the range of my services.

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HALEY ANN MELAN

Accepted an RN position at Geisinger Danville Neuro ICU.

BROOKE A. MOYLE I plan to become an early childhood teacher in my hometown of New a Jersey. I would like to continue my passion for softball by becoming a softball coach and continue to volunteer at youth clinics as well as give pitching lessons.

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MIRANDA MICHELLE MOSER

SAMANTHA MUFFLEY Nursing school at DeSales University.

ERIN MULDOON I plan to work as a speech-language pathologist in Northeast PA.

ZACHARY JOHN MULHERN I am employed at my father’s business in West Wyoming, PA. Ashley Machine & Tool.

GRACE EMILY MURRAY Finishing MS in Occupational Therapy in May of 2021.

JACOB PATRICK NAGLE Work as an RN and travel.

JACKIE M. NAT For now, I plan to continue serving as the Alumni Services Coordinator at Misericordia. I look forward to putting my master’s degree to use and advancing in my career.

VICTORIA NEALON I will be staying in the area as I continue my job search.

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James Nesler plans on pursuing a job as a pediatric Occupational Therapist.

SARAH BETH NETCHERT

Upon graduating I plan on taking and passing my OT exam and get my OT license. I am open to any career opportunities that come my way whether it be working with children or older adults. I plan on taking life as it comes and following the opportunities that come my way!

DEANNA NOONAN I will be attending Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College in the fall to pursue my M.Ed. In Reading Education. Any achievements I have made to this point and will from herein are all accredited to my success at Misericordia. Faculty in and out of the TED have made it all possible for me and I could not be more proud to be an MU alum!

LAUREN KALLAI NOVY To work as a nurse.

ALEXIS NUNEZ I will continue my coaching career.

EMMA ROMAINE O’CALLAGHAN My plans after graduation are to secure a job in the IT field and begin my journey of helping others through technology.

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GINA LYNN NEYHART

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The future is still unknown for me. I’m not sure what it is I want to do in the future. My plan is to go somewhere new, to experience new things and places. To gain life experience before settling down in one place. My goal is to do something in statistics. I plan to follow where the numbers take me.

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JAMES JOSEPH NESLER JR.

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CALLIE O’DONOVAN I will be starting my master’s degree in occupational therapy at Misericordia University after graduation.

SHAELYN JANET O’LEARY I plan on working as a nurse in New Jersey after graduating and passing the NCLEX.

SINEAD O’SULLIVAN After graduation, I plan on continuing my Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I hope to graduate with my Master’s degree in May of 2021! I look forward to a future career as a Speech-Language Pathologist!

SAMANTHA M. OLCOTT Continue my 5th-year in the speech-language pathology program to obtain my Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology in May 2021.

ERIN ALEXIS ONOSHKO I have been in contact with recruiters with the intention of becoming a travel OT.

JEANNA ORFANOS Master of Science in Occupational Therapy 2021 at MU.

JOSHUA TYLER ORLANDIN Plan on getting a job in X-ray before moving into a different modality.

ZOE ELIZABETH OSTROWSKY I plan to pursue my accounting degree and get a job within my field. I would like to thank my family for all their support throughout my 4 years at Misericordia.

NINA LYN OWEN I plan on getting a job as a teacher in a local district. I will also continue to work at KISS Theatre which is a local children’s theatre in Wilkes-Barre.

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As of right now I am applying for job and waiting to take my board exam in June.

GABRIELLE MARIA PADILLA

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Graduate school.

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PAIGE MARIE PACHUILO

Following graduation, I will continue at Misericordia University to receive my master’s degree in occupational therapy next spring.

GABRIELLA NICOLE PANE Obtain job in healthcare field.

JORDYN L. PAVELITZ To find a job in my field of study.

MEGAN ANN PEACE I plan to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy in a SNF and also part time in early intervention.

JESSICA CHRISTINE PEETZ After graduation, I plan to continue on focusing on my work as a Payroll Supervisor. Perhaps in the future I may sit for the CPA exam.

EMILY ANNE PERRY After graduating and passing my boards, I plan to pursue a career as an occupational therapist in the pediatric or acute care setting.

LEAH M. PERSING In July, I will be moving to California to work as a Speech-Language pathologist at a special education school.

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NICOLE PATRICIA PAMBIANCHI

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COLLEEN PHILLIPS

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In the future I plan to move to Philadelphia to practice occupational therapy.

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PEYTON AMANDA PORCH

After obtaining my post professional OTD, I am excited to continue to emerge as a leader within my clinical occupational therapy area of practice. I have a strong passion for the profession and I am eager to utilize and apply my advanced degree in order to provide a responding solution to the needs of our community, especially the emerging needs of our adults and older adult rehabilitation population.

KRISTEN NICOLE PILCHIK

I will be continuing at Misericordia for my Master’s in Occupational Therapy.

KALEB PORTZLINE I will be attending Marywood University in May to pursue to MSW degree.

KASSIDY ELIZABETH POTTER I will forever cherish both the good and the bad times at Misericordia, as they made me who I am today.

NICOLE M. PYCHEWICZ Will continue at Misericordia University to receive a master's degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology.

KAILA NICOLE QUINLIVAN I plan on using the tools I learned at Misericordia to work as a nurse and make a positive impact in the lives of others.

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After graduation, I will be teaching at Iluminar Mayoral Academy Elementary School in Rhode Island, working to close the achievement gap and take part in a mission to provide equal educational opportunities for all students.

MARK WHITFIELD RAINEY

I plan to continue my experiences as an educator in early childhood and special education by teaching young learners.

ROSE M. RANDAZZA I will be working at Geisinger Wyoming Valley on 6West.

KAITLIN RAU Following graduation, I will continue my education at Misericordia University to earn my master’s degree in occupational therapy.

ISABELLA READER After passing my OT boards, I plan to move closer to Harrisburg in hopes of starting a career in acute care or mental health.

JENNA KAY REED I will be continuing my education as a graduate student in the Speech-Language Pathology program.

KRIS REYNOLDS I plan to obtain my MSW at Weidner.

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JULIA RAEGAN RAMIREZ

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I plan on continuing to work in the Health Care industry, specifically Home Health right now, and working my way up the ladder to obtain more knowledge to help others.

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AMANDA CATHERINE RACKLIFF

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SYRENA LORRAINE RILEY

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Continue a career in coaching at the collegiate level.

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KENNEDY ANASTASSIA RINISH

After graduation I plan to continue my education to obtain my Master’s in Occupational Therapy.

JESSICA RINI

I will be moving to the Downingtown area to start a full-time job in a management position for Wegmans Food-market.

KRISTEN RITTER Getting master’s degree from Mis for OT.

ANNETTE RITZKO I hope to find a pediatric clinical fellowship placement and then be a fully certified speech-language pathologists. I would like to continue to work with the pediatric population as a speech-language pathologists and I have an interest in the area of pediatric feeding and swallowing.

KRISTIN LEIGH ROBINSON

MADELYN MAE ROERIG Working as a Graduate Nurse at Lehigh Valley in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

ERICA ROGERS After graduating I plan to use my MBA to help move up the career ladder. I do not know if it will be in IT or some other business industry, but I am looking forward to the doors that will open up with all of my hard work paid off.

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Attaining an IT director position or even more ideally, position of CIO.

SARA MARIE ROMANOWSKI I plan of searching for a job while thinking about graduate school options.

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JAMES LEE ROGERS

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AMY M. ROTH I plan to take the NCLEX and work as a registered nurse in PA.

CHLOE SHAE RUCKLE My plan for after graduation is to find a job in the Special Education field. I also plan to eventually go back to school to get my master’s degree.

LIA GABRIELLE RUGGERIO I hope to obtain a medical speech-language pathology position for my clinical fellowship year. I am excited to see what the future holds and to begin my career as an SLP.

CECILIA RUSSO I will be attending Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine to obtain my master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences. After that, I plan to either find a good job with that degree or attend medical school. Either way I will be working in the medical field! I would like to thank Misericordia for hosting a graduation ceremony in December for the class of 2020. I can’t wait to see everyone together again!

WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER SADOW I will be entering the Pennsylvania State Police Academy within the next few months, and after completing the 7 month training academy I will be promoted to the position of State Trooper.

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RACHEL ROSATO

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I started volunteering with an Ambulance Corp. and plan on working my way up to becoming an EMT. During this process I look forward to working in a hospital as a community health assistant, helping patients navigate the health system.

COMMENCEMENT

JASMINE SANDERS WE may not know what the future holds but...

Commit to the lord whatever you do, and HE will establish your plans. ~ Proverbs 16:3

ALEXA L. SANTORO

JILLIAN CARMEN SANTORO After graduation, I will be continuing my education through LCCC in studio art as a step closer to reaching my goal of gaining my Master’s in Art Therapy in graduate school.

ALEXANDRIA SASSO Work as a pediatric OT.

DANIEL JOSEPH SATTERFIELD Pursuing a career in family practice locally to treat the community I grew up in.

KAITLYN SAUTNER Finish my graduate degree. Speech-language pathology.

VICTORIA LEIGH SCHMIDT I plan to work in a hospital setting in my home town as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

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I plan on sitting for my NBCOT board exam to begin my career on an occupational therapist in either a inpatient rehabilitation facility or acute care setting.

NOAH W. SCHWEIGER

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CLARE ELIZABETH SCHOEN

Working for a nonprofit organization and later down the road becoming a director for a nonprofit organization.

SABRINA ANN SCOTTO-DILUZIO I plan on applying for grad school in the spring to become a mental health counselor. My passion is to further educate myself on the power of human behavior and human connections in order to help people struggling with everyday life.

JORDAN LEA SEPROSKY After graduating with my Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology in May, I plan on obtaining a clinical fellowship (CF) position in a pediatric setting. I hope to receive the Certificate of Clinical Competence next year after completing the CF!

ANTHONY ALBERT SERINO I plan on going into data science. Or looking at trying to do something related to helping build up esports teams in universities.

NICOLE ELIZABETH SHADE My plan is to continue my education and receive my Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy next May.

MICHAEL D. SHAW In the PA State Police Process.

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ROCHELLE-JADE SCOTT

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KYLE JAMES SHEA

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I plan to find a job at a publishing company and hopefully become a writer.

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IAN ONTA SILFIES

My launchpad career will be working for Prudential. Afterward, I am not sure, perhaps I’ll take up writing.

NONI KAI SILAS

I will be attending law school after graduation.

FAITH CATHERINE SINCLAIR Working as an RN.

ALEX SKOPIC COVID permitting, I plan to pursue a Master’s Degree with the University of Reading in the UK, as part of Misericordia’s English BA to MA program.

MARTINA MARIE SLEDZIEWSKI I plan to move to Philadelphia, PA and work as an occupational therapist in one of the hospitals.

ALYSSA MARIE SMALLS Upon graduating with my bachelor’s degree, I will begin working toward earning my master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Misericordia University.

After successfully completing my master’s degree requirements, I plan to work in a long-term care facility or a rehabilitation center. I am especially interested in working with geriatric individuals with dementia. No matter the population, my main goal after graduating is to become a trusted, caring SLP with the ability to affect change in my patients lives and provide them the best quality of life possible.

LAUREN ANGELINA SMITH Will be working at Lehigh Valley Health Network as an ICU nurse!

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I plan to obtain a Information Technology job as a database developer and eventually database administrator or a SQL related job. I plan to move to the Philadelphia area after a certain amount of years staying local to further develop my career, depending on my situation.

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CAITLIN M. SORRENTINO

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TYLER FREDERICK SOOS I will be attending Monmouth University Graduate Program to complete my MSW in clinical work with families and children.

ARDEN JULIUS SORIANO

KYRA E. SPENCER Next year I will be continuing at Misericordia to get my Master’s in occupational therapy. After getting my master’s, my current plans are to get a job as an inpatient rehab hospital occupational therapist.

VALERIE SPENCER I am planning to pursue my MBA directly after my graduation.

MEGAN AMELIA SPESS My future plans are to become a teacher in an elementary school!

BRIANNA CAROLINE SPILSBURY After graduation, I will be working as a speech therapist in a pediatric setting. I loved my time at Misericordia University, and I am excited to see where the future takes me.

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A special thank you to my family and all the teachers who supported me through the occupational therapy doctoral program!

My future plan is to secure a full-time job after graduation.

SARAH ELIZABETH SPORKO I hope to have a job in the museum field, if possible, where I can help preserve history and share knowledge of the past with others.

LYDIA ANN STASSEL Attending 5th year of Misericordia’s Master’s Occupational Therapy program.

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JORDAN SPINDLER

BROOKE STAVITZSKI Pursing a career in the healthcare field.

JACQUELINE ELIZABETH STRAUSSER I plan on searching for jobs in the acute care field of OT as my fieldwork experiences and wonderful professors at MU have encouraged and prepared me to do so!

KELLY ANNE STUESSY I currently plan on working as a speech-language pathologist in a medical setting upon graduation.

ELIZABETH CLAIRE STUMPF I hope to be working in the healthcare field as a patient navigator.

GAVIN JAMES SUDANO I plan on working in an ICU for a year or two and then go to school to be a nurse anesthetist.

TAMMY SUGAMELE My plans currently are to continue in my current career. I am grateful to all the wonderful instructors I have had during my tenure at Misericordia that has enabled me to reach this goal.

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Working at Lehigh Valley Health Network- Muhlenberg in the Intensive Care Unit.

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DANIELLE NICHOLE TAIT

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EMILY PATRICIA SUTTER I will be continuing my education in Speech-Language Pathology at Misericordia University with the plan to graduate with my master’s in May of 2021.

NICHOLAS GERALD SZCZERBA Postgrad for MBA- Healthcare at Misericordia.

ERIN TABORELLI

PATRICIA TAYLOR After graduation, I will be working at Keystone Central School District.

HANNAH ELIZABETH TECHMAN After graduation, I am happy to continue my education at Misericordia and complete my Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology!

RANDI LEE TEED I have one year left for my Master’s in OT. I am starting my fieldwork for grad school this summer in acute care and inpatient rehab.

KYLE PATRICK THOMAS Get my master’s and finally help people as an occupational therapist.

ALEXANDRIA TIFFANY I obtained a job as a supply manager at Hematology and Oncology Associates of NEPA-PC. After graduation I am going to pursue my Master’s in Healthcare Administration at Saint Joseph’s University.

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I am working as an oncology/neurology nurse and plan to go on to grad school in the future so that I can teach other nursing students.

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While I was a junior in the Medical Imaging Program, I was accepted into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate Program. I have been double majoring for one year now and after graduation I am furthering my education and will receive my certificate for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program in March of 2021. I will be taking my Radiography, Mammography, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography boards and plan on working in a hospital setting.

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CARLY ANN TOMAINE After graduation Carly will be continuing her work at the Leadership Institute in Washington D.C., where she will serve as the Coordinator of Youth Leadership Schools, traveling the country training the next generation of leaders.

GIANA CARMELLA TONDORA

AISLINN TOOLAN Accepted a full time job as a community health worker for The Wright Center.

MICHELA R. TORBIK I plan to continue my education at Misericordia University to receive my Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.

CREILY Y. TORRES Future immigration lawyer, congresswoman, 1st Hispanic-Woman to become President of the United States of America and aspiring actress.

CARMELINA TRINGALI I will continue schooling here at Misericordia for another year to earn my Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. After earning my Master’s, I plan to work as an occupational therapist in an acute care or inpatient setting. To get more experience, I plan to apply as an occupational therapist PRN at an outpatient pediatric setting. In my free time I will volunteer at local organizations so I can continue to serve my community post-graduation.

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MEGAN MARIE TROUTMAN I hope to find a job in Cardiac Catheterization.

TYLER WILLIAM VAN HORN

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I will be looking for a Computer Science position in Washington DC Metro area.

JESSICA VERA After graduating from Misericordia University with my Bachelor’s in English Professional Writing, I will be going to graduate school at R.I.T. for my MFA in Film and Animation. In this program I will learn the in’s and out’s of movie making as well as how to write, produce, and direct my very own motion picture films. This is my dream come true, and I am the luckiest person in the world to be able to share this dream with my son, Damien.

LAUREN PATRICIA VERMEULEN Once graduating with my Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, I plan on taking the NBCOT to obtain my state licensure in OT. Upon passing, I will hopefully start a job in the career that I love.

JACOB VITI Boot camping for coding.

RACHAEL ANN WALIGUN Following receiving my BSN, I plan to continue to work as a registered nurse and apply to master’s programs and eventually become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

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ALEXANDRA MARGRIET VAN NEDERVEEN

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Attending Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for my master’s degree studying School Psychology.

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ANNE CATHERINE WALLIKAS I will be continuing on with my 5 year master’s program and will graduate again in May 2021 with an M.S. in speech and language pathology!

EMILIE WANKO

JASSMINE RUTH WATSON I will be furthering my studies in a graduate program at Misericordia, to hopefully earn an MBA in Human Resources Management.

TAYLOR MARIE WEBB Future plans for graduation include pursuing travel occupational therapy.

ASHLEY WELLIVER Obtaining my DNP by Fall 2020 from Misericordia University Continuing Career with Geisinger Health System in Community Medicine/ Careworks as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Continuing to farm and provide the community with fresh produce from our family farm, Welliver Farm Market.

Goal: Improving Community Access to Health and Medical Initiatives, Fresh Food, Health Education, and Healthy Living.

MARLEESA LILA WERTEEN I plan on continuing my job search and hope to obtain a job in the upcoming months.

KELSEY WESTON I plan to continue my education at Misericordia to earn my second Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. With this background, I can continue my work in the school settings helping children with mental diagnoses and expanding my knowledge on a passion I’ve had since I was a young girl. Misericordia University has been an amazing step in the rung on my progressive ladder to success.

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After graduation, I plan to provide OT services to clients in pediatric and/or mental health settings. I have learned so much through these past 5 years and I will forever be grateful! Its been quite a journey and I am so thankful for my amazing family, OT faculty and staff, and the OT class of 2020....WE DID IT!!

CHANTAL ELIZABETH WHITEDUCK

I plan to start my career with Geisinger in Danville in their emergency department!

ANTONIO WHYTE I plan on finding a business job while maintaining my fitness in hopes of completing a marathon.

ADAM WIERNUSZ Fiscal Director, Luzerne County Office of Human Services.

JOSHUA DAVID WILBUR I am attending physician assistant school post graduation.

ALEXANDRA NICOLE WILLEY Looking to achieve master’s and eventually doctorate degree in occupational therapy.

ALEXIS K. WILLIARD I plan on working as a registered nurse in the TICU at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.

REECE JEREMIAH ROBERT WINCKLER I aspire to be a producer or director of a popular film or TV show.

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KRYSTAL NICOLE WHITENIGHT

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MORGAN MARY WHEELER

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I will be working as a nurse practitioner in a community family practice that provides primary care services to the community, low-income, and underserved populations. Along with this, I am continuing my education at Misericordia University with the goal of receiving my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in December 2020.

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NICOLE J. WINTER I will be continuing on in the Master’s Program of Occupational Therapy at Misericordia University.

CHRISTINE R. WYSOCKY

ANNE MIRIAM YANIK Anne plans on continuing higher education to receive her Master’s in SpeechLanguage Pathology.

ALEXYS VICTORIA YANNES After graduating with my B.S. in biology, I plan to attend Physician Assistant Graduate School sometime in the near future. Until I go to graduate school, I will be continuing to gain experience as a medical scribe in the ER and will be finishing up some pre-requisite courses. I also hope to gain my EMT certification in the fall to further my hands-on experience. One day I hope to work as a Physician Assistant in a field like trauma, women’s health, pediatrics, or surgery!

BRITTANY ZAPOTOSKY I will be working on completing needed courses to be able to apply for Physician Assistant program in the future.

EMILEE ZAWATSKI I will continue my graduate work next year by completing two semesters of fieldwork to earn my Master’s degree.

THERESA ANN ZEARES After graduation I want to get a job in mental health OT and obtain my expressive art certification.

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B OA R D OF T RUS T E E S

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

TRUSTEES EMERITI

Christopher Borton, Chair

Dr. Mary Ann Dillon ’68, RSM

Dr. Deborah Smith-Mileski ’75, Vice Chair

Dr. Martha Hanlon ’60, RSM Sandy Insalaco, Sr.

Monsignor John J. Bendik

Sherry A. Manetta ’72

Thomas J. Botzman, Ph.D.

John C. Metz

Jonathan Brassington ’95

Harold Rosenn, Esq.

Rev. Michael Bryant

Rosemary Sigmond

Alfred Casale, M.D.

Mary Beth McNamara Sullivan ’71

Cornelio Catena

Murray Ufberg, Esq.

R. Gregory Collins ’82 Dr. Ruth A. Connolly

ALUMNI BOARD PRESIDENT

Mary Erwine ’90

Adam Grzech ’13 ‘17

Patricia Finan-Castellano ’73 Mary Ellen Fuhrman ’73, RSM Sister Carol Gallagher ’66, RSM The Honorable Tina Polachek Gartley ’88 Roger Howell Philip Johnson Kristopher Jones Barbara Macculloch ’94 Marjorie Marquart ’85 Sister Catherine McGroarty ’74, RSM Maureen Metz Dr. Mary Helen Nugent, RSM Mark Oberstaedt ’89, Esq. Dr. Carol Rittner ’67, RSM Paul Siegel Sister Mayon Sylvain ’84, RSM Linda Thomas-Hemak, M.D. Mark Van Loon, Esq. Paul Woelkers ’81 Thomas Zesk

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MISERICORDIA ALMA MATER Woodland home on Dallas heights, Majestic, grand in view Your loyal students far and near, Proclaim their love for you.

Your banner bright of truth and light Shall proudly o’er us wave Its shining gold and azure blue Denote your spirit brave.

Refrain Misericordia! We’re proud of you.

We love your murm’ring pine trees, Your groves and grotto, too.

You are our Alma Mater, And to you we will e’er be true Misericordia we hail! Dear Misericordia!

When from you we must depart Our spirit shall remain We’ll ne’er forget your rolling hills Whose beauty all acclaim.

Your classic halls are our delight, Your campus is our pride; Your shield of honor, strength and might Shall ever be our guide.

Refrain Misericordia! We’re proud of you.

We love your murm’ring pine trees, Your groves and grotto, too.

You are our Alma Mater, And to you we will e’er be true Misericordia we hail! Dear Misericordia! ~ Sister Teresa Mary Moyles, RSM

Click here to download and sing along with Dr. Stephen Broskoski, Associate Professor of Education.”

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