2021 Commencement Program

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Table of Contents Message From the President ................................................................................................ 2 Order of Events ...................................................................................................................... 3 Nevada State College at a Glance ......................................................................................... 4 Commencement Traditions ................................................................................................... 5 Regents’ Scholar Awards ...................................................................................................... 8 Distinguished Nevadan Award ............................................................................................ 9 President’s Medals ............................................................................................................... 10 Commencement Address .................................................................................................... 12 Student Speakers ................................................................................................................. 13 Student Spotlights ............................................................................................................... 14

CLASS OF 2020

School of Education .................................................................................................. 20 School of Liberal Arts & Sciences ............................................................................ 22 School of Nursing ..................................................................................................... 26

CLASS OF 2021

School of Education .................................................................................................. 30

School of Liberal Arts & Sciences ............................................................................ 32

School of Nursing ..................................................................................................... 38 Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents .................................................... 44 Nevada System of Higher Education Leadership .............................................................. 44 Nevada State College Foundation ....................................................................................... 45 Nevada State College Leadership ....................................................................................... 46 Nevada State Student Alliance ............................................................................................ 47 1

Message From the President Dear Graduates of 2020 and 2021, Congratulations on your graduation from Nevada State College! Not even a global pandemic could keep you from achieving your goals! We are so honored to be part of your journey and overjoyed to celebrate each of you today.

Relish this moment in time; you have earned it. Today, we celebrate your academic achievements as the two largest graduating classes in college history.

You are the future! Your education will unlock doors and enable you to impact our community for the better. For many of you who are the first in your family to hold a degree, your achievement will change your entire family tree.

Once you are part of the Scorpion family, you will always be a Scorpion! You are forever part of the Nevada State College community.

Thank you for being part of the important legacy we are building. I hope you will carry with you the inclusive culture that defines the Scorpion family. Please keep us updated about your future endeavors, and come back to campus anytime. As I prepare for a new adventure myself, please know that being your president has been the honor of a lifetime.

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BE BOLD. BE GREAT. Today and always, you will BE A GRADUATE OF STATE!

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Bart Patterson President

Order of Events Pomp and Circumstance Composed by Edward Elgar

Presentation of Colors National Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Composed by John Stafford Smith Performed by Trixia Peña Dela Rosa, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Class of 2021 Performed in American Sign Language by Janesis Ethina Plascencia, Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Studies, Class of 2021

Welcome Bart Patterson, President

President’s Medals Presented by Bart Patterson Regents’ Scholar Award Presented by Amy J. Carvalho

Commencement Address Astrid Silva ’17, Executive Director, Dream Big Nevada

Student Spotlights Presented by Vickie Rutledge Shields, Ph.D., Provost & Executive Vice President

Student Speakers Nicola Opfer, Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Class of 2020 Arely Perez Salcedo, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Class of 2021

Conferral of Degrees

Greetings

Presented by Vickie Rutledge Shields, Ph.D.

Melody Rose, Ph.D., Chancellor, Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE)

Concluding Remarks

Awards Distinguished Nevadan Award Presented by Amy J. Carvalho, NSHE Board of Regents

Bart Patterson

Recessional Please remain seated until all graduates have exited.

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Processional

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Nevada State College at a Glance Mission

At Nevada State College, excellence fosters opportunity. Excellence in teaching leads to innovative, technology-rich learning opportunities that promote the acquisition of interdisciplinary knowledge and skills. Quality, affordable four-year degree programs open the door to career success and enhanced quality of life for a diverse population of students. Our graduates, in turn, foster the greatest opportunity, the promise of a stronger community, and a better future for all of Nevada.

By the Numbers 2020–2021

7,289

TOTAL STUDENT BODY

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MEDIAN CLASS SIZE

6,000+ TOTAL ALUMNI

66%

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OF STUDENTS COME FROM CULTURALLY DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS

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511

ACRE CAMPUS

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Million $ IN FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BY NS IN 2020

Commencement Traditions Tracing roots back to 11th-century royal protection, the mace is carried by the Faculty Senate chair to symbolize the scholarship, integrity, and respect of those who follow.

Academic Regalia: Cap, Gown, and Hood

Academic regalia (American academic dress) is also a relic of the Middle Ages when scholars wore wool or fur hooded cloaks to stay warm in the drafty, unheated stone buildings where they studied.

The Cap

The academic cap is a symbol of the freedom of scholarship as well as the responsibility and dignity with which scholarship endows the wearer. A long tassel is fastened to the middle point of the top of the cap only and is moved from right to left upon graduation. The color of the tassel on the cap denotes the school colors of black and gold.

The Gown

Symbolic of the democracy of scholarship, the gown covers any dress denoting rank or social standing. It is most often black, with pointed sleeves for the bachelor’s degree; oblong sleeves for the master’s degree; and round, open sleeves for the doctoral degree.

Doctoral degree gowns are also faced with colorful velvet panels corresponding with the course of study.

The Hood

The hood is the most distinctive feature of American academic dress, which, through color and design, may indicate the wearer’s degree and institution at which the degree was earned. Hoods are lined with the colors of the institution and trimmed to correspond with the degree discipline. The length of the hood varies by academic degree.

Graduation With Honors

Latin honors are awarded to students who have achieved one of the following GPAs: Cum Laude (Bronze) 3.50 to 3.69 Magna Cum Laude (Silver) 3.70 to 3.89

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The Ceremonial Mace

Summa Cum Laude (Gold) 3.90 to 4.00 5

Color Guard A military or civil service color guard displays and escorts the national flag on ceremonial occasions and at official state functions. Color teams evolved from the custom of carrying the colors onto the battlefield during the 18th and 19th centuries to identify the location of combatants and to inspire pride and confidence in them. Nevada State College honors this tradition to empower new graduates to succeed in their future campaigns.

National Anthem Performers

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Trixia Peña Dela Rosa

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Trixia Peña Dela Rosa, known as “Trixie” to friends and family, is a nursing student with a passion for musical theater. She recently played the role of Bun Foo in “Thoroughly Modern Millie” and is graduating with a degree in nursing with a minor in psychology. Trixia sang the national anthem at the Orleans Arena for her high school graduation ceremony in 2015 and is honored to be performing the anthem once again on the same stage.

Janesis Ethina Plascencia Janesis Ethina Plascencia is a wife, a mother of two, a student, and a woman with a career. After making the decision to return to college in 2018, she is now graduating with a bachelor’s degree in deaf studies and minors in interpreting and sociology. She thanks her family for their love and support while she worked full time and completed her degree.

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Regents’ Scholar Award

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The Regents’ Scholar Award is bestowed upon one undergraduate from each institution within the Nevada System of Higher Education to recognize academic achievements, leadership ability, and service contributions.

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Eduardo Mabilog

Tanya Smith

2020 Recipient

2021 Recipient

As a first-generation senior English major born to immigrant parents, Eduardo Mabilog has strived to find new strategies and approaches to teaching writing. A campus leader, he contributed to the campus’s inclusivity by coordinating workshops on anti-racism and interdepartmental events to foster student engagement. His efforts in writing studies have been recognized with two prestigious awards. His future plans include the pursuit of a doctorate in rhetoric and composition, researching the manners in which minoritized students continue to face exclusion and barriers, which limit the potential to see their identities aligned with their education.

In 2017, Tanya Smith began pursuing her bachelor’s degree in psychology and, shortly thereafter, became a course assistant (CA) to help others be successful in reaching their higher education goals. Most recently, she served as a peer mentor, providing training and guidance to other CAs. These positions allowed her to facilitate learning by role modeling successful student behaviors, including leading weekly study sessions.

She is committed to using research as a tool to advocate for marginalized communities and plans to continue her studies, pursuing a doctorate in social psychology focusing on the intersection of multiple minority identities, e.g., Black and woman, and ultimately becoming a researcher and professor.

Distinguished Nevadan Award The Distinguished Nevadan award recognizes prominent individuals who have made significant contributions to the cultural, economic, scientific, or social advancement of Nevada and its people.

In January 1945, six-year-old Hannah Brown and her mother relocated to Las Vegas. She became a reservations sales agent for Western Airlines in 1968, where she broke new ground for on-the-job cultural diversity, before eventually returning to Las Vegas in 1994. Brown was elected president of the Urban Chamber of Commerce (UCC) in 1999, a position she successfully held for eight years.

With her guidance, the Asian, Latin, and Urban Chambers began hosting combined luncheons, setting attendance records. In September 2007, the UCC Board of Directors named Brown president emerita in recognition of her 10 years of service, and in 2009, she was honored with the creation of a 501(c)(3) named the Hannah Brown Community Development Corporation. She worked with the Las Vegas Centennial Commission in 2010 to garner a $4 million grant to refurbish the Historic Westside School. In October 2020, CCSD’s School Naming Committee voted to name an elementary school in her honor. The Hannah Marie Brown Elementary School will open in August 2021. Brown has been the recipient of many prestigious honors and awards for her tireless work.

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Hannah Brown

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President’s Medals The President’s Medals are honors conferred to individuals who have proven extraordinary commitment to the mission of Nevada State College.

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Elaine Hodgson

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In addition to co-founding Incredible Technologies (IT) in 1985, Elaine Hodgson has served as president and chief executive officer. A veteran of the entertainment and technical development world, she has led IT from a $150,000 basement startup to becoming a dominant player in both the amusement and gaming industries. She actively oversees all aspects of the company, including game development, strategic business planning, intellectual properties, and the innovative marketing and sales of IT’s products. Her leadership and development of global brands such as Golden Tee® Golf and Crazy Money® have earned her a variety of awards and honors, leading to her 2019 induction into the American Gaming Association’s Hall of Fame. Hodgson received her Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from Purdue University and began her career as an industrial chemist at the Kennedy Space Center, where she worked on the Space Shuttle program. She is most proud of her three children and two grandchildren.

In addition to his 34 years of work in the institutional investment management business, Kevin J. Page has been an ardent supporter of higher education in Nevada through his long-term leadership. Intent on helping Nevada State College achieve its mission, he has provided critical support to the college through his ongoing efforts. Previously, he served on the NSHE Board of Regents (2009-2020), completing four terms as chairman and two terms as vice chairman. Page received the UNLV Outstanding Alumnus Award as well as the Distinguished Nevadan Award and also served on the UNLV Alumni Board of Directors (1989-2003). He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration as well as an MBA from UNLV. He is a past board member of the Police and Fire Emerald Society of Nevada. Page and his wife, Patty, reside in Henderson, Nevada and are the proud parents of three daughters.

Astrid Silva ’17 After immigrating from Mexico, the Silva family arrived in Nevada when Astrid was just five years old. She graduated from the Advanced Technologies Academy (2006) and later received three Associate degrees before beginning her Nevada State College journey. As an undocumented person, Silva was often in the shadows. However, a 2009 encounter with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid changed her life, and she became involved with the DREAM Act, representing people in similar situations throughout Nevada.

In 2012, with like-minded individuals, she was able to form DREAM Big Vegas, aimed at educating the community about issues facing DREAMers and their families. The club quickly achieved national acclaim for its work, and Silva began receiving honors as well. Now the executive director of Dream Big Nevada, an organization inspired by DREAM Big Vegas, she continues to raise her voice and empower others so that together they can achieve their goal – keeping families, like hers, together.

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Kevin J. Page

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Commencement Address Astrid Silva ’17

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Astrid Silva’s experience in public speaking has uniquely prepared her for today’s commencement address. After being named Youth Immigrant of the Year by the American Immigration Council in 2014 and a rising Civil Rights Leader by the Los Angeles Times, Silva spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. In addition, she delivered the first Spanish language Democratic response to President Trump’s speech to Congress in 2017.

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Student Speakers The commencement student speaker is selected annually from a group of candidates who hold a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed their degree requirements in the previous summer or fall semester or in the current spring semester.

Nicola Opfer

Arely Perez Salcedo

Class of 2020 Speaker

Class of 2021 Speaker Arely Perez Salcedo is a first-generation student, graduating with her Bachelor of Science in nursing. Salcedo and her family are from Jalisco, Mexico, and moved here when she was two years old in search of opportunity and a better life. She plans to use her degree to serve individuals from under-resourced/ vulnerable communities and pursue a Master of Science in nursing degree. commencement2021

Nicola Opfer is graduating with a dual major in communication with concentrations in both public relations and psychology.

An aspiring law student, she also served two terms as the Nevada State Student Alliance President (2018-2020) and NSHE’s Nevada Student Alliance Chair (2019-2020). Under her leadership, she created scholarships, brought free menstrual products to campus, began the framework to add a student lounge and a basketball court, and always advocated for Nevada State students.

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Class of 2020 | Student Spotlights

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These students aspire to BE THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST in their respective fields of study, and we honor their commitment to capitalize on the investment that our remarkable faculty and staff have made in their future.

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Noreen Castilo

Alexandria Hughes

Latosha Massey

Bachelor of Arts in Speech Pathology

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Special Education

Noreen Castilo completed her bachelor’s degree in 2020 and is now enrolled as a graduate student in the Speech Language Pathology department. She served as the first president of the Nevada National Student Speech and Hearing Association, offering guidance and support to other students while also volunteering in the community.

Alexandria Hughes’ experience at Nevada State is a great example of a positive transformation.

After starting degrees at other local institutions, she joined Nevada State in 2017, where she flourished. In addition to becoming involved with and learning about the Southern Nevada business community, she created an organization to discuss Black issues and served as a mentor to other students, sharing the wealth of her education and experiences.

Latosha Massey worked tirelessly to balance school, family, and work during her time at Nevada State College. As a strong student who set high expectations, Massey took the initiative to find proactive and productive solutions to educational issues. She now works with students with learning disabilities, autism, and other health impairments in her resource classroom, as well as provides support for students in general education classrooms.

Natalia Torres Patarroyo

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Cell and Molecular

Bianca Ortiz struggled during her first semester, trying to juggle work and studies.

She learned to utilize tutors, office hours, and the Writing Center to elevate her grades and now plans to pursue a master’s degree in library sciences. She has a goal of offering bilingual library programming to get young children excited about reading.

During her first year at Nevada State College, Natalie Torres Patarroyo was adjusting to living in a new country and learning English in an academic setting. That didn’t stop her, though, and through her INBRE research program, she decided to pursue a graduate program in genetics. She also served as a biology course assistant, supporting and encouraging first-year students.

Naomi Rosen

Kimberly Youdal

Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Studies

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Naomi Rosen was an outstanding student who completed the deaf studies major and interpreting minor while raising two young boys and volunteering in the community.

She recently passed the Registry of Interpreters and Educational Interpreter Professional Assessment exams and is on her way to becoming one of Nevada State’s first registered interpreters. She continues to lift and inspire others in the professional world.

Kim Youdal is a nontraditional, firstgeneration college student who credits nearly everyone at Nevada State College for helping her overcome obstacles to complete a nursing degree. During her education at Nevada State, she worked full time with the goal of becoming an emergency room nurse.

Her nursing cohort recognized her as someone who always stepped up to help out, no matter the situation.

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Bianca Ortiz-Rodriguez

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Class of 2021 | Student Spotlights

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These students aspire to BE THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST in their respective fields of study, and we honor their commitment to capitalize on the investment that our remarkable faculty and staff have made in their future.

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Carlos Arambula-Quintero

Douglas Bradley

Melissa Camacho

Bachelor of Science in Environmental & Resource Science

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

A Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals student (DACA), Carlos Arambula completed research related to environmental characterization of caves, air quality in smoking and nonsmoking areas at various casinos, and synthesis of fluorophores. He has presented his research at a national meeting as well as many local and regional meetings. His work garnered him several researchrelated awards, and he will continue his studies toward a doctorate in chemistry at the University of Utah.

Teammate, professional, quirky, fun, family man, and magician – these are just some of the ways Doug Bradley is described. He brought light and positivity to his cohort, and although he has family commitments, he took the time to mentor other students and volunteer in the community. Bradley, who even inspired his wife to join the nursing program, plans to continue his education to become a nurse anesthetist.

Melissa Camacho epitomizes Scorpion pride through her passion, hard work, professionalism, and drive. She played a pivotal role in the Criminal Justice Club and dedicated her time to educating her peers as well as interning at local advocacy organizations. She completed an internship with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Family Justice Center and also worked for Nevada State’s Academic Success Center.

Veronica Hernandez

Yanitza Marmolejos ’16

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Special Education

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Media

Masters in Education in Speech-Language Pathology

Through her work and studies, Raquel Campolla demonstrates commitment and heart. Although her own educational journey began as her children finished high school, she persisted. During special education field experiences, Campolla would make appointments to discuss her observations, and these conversations revealed her spirit of wanting to support the most vulnerable students.

Veronica Hernandez is a talented filmmaker who brings vision and dedication to each of her films. She is a creative writer as well, completing a novella as part of her creative writing minor, and both her film and written work explore relationship dynamics and demonstrate a keen awareness of setting. Hernandez has also worked as a specialist in the Writing Center since 2018, becoming a team leader in technology and facilitating the transition to online services during the pandemic response.

Yanitza Marmolejos is a Scorpion who completed both her undergraduate (Bachelor of Arts 2016) and graduate degrees at Nevada State College. As a firstgeneration Dominican-American and first-generation college student, she has accomplished a tremendous start to a great career. She is a role model and leader and was twice awarded the Speech Rehab Services Scholarship.

Graduating with a 3.97 GPA this year, she plans to work in speechlanguage pathology in the areas of early intervention and autism.

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Raquel Campolla

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Ricardo Oseguera-Cardona

Amy Quinn

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Bachelor of Arts in Speech Pathology

Ricardo OsegueraCardona completely submersed himself into the college culture through his high standards in academics and involvement in student government, where he played a significant role in creating a strategic plan for the organization. He has decided to take a year to participate in internships in two areas of interest to decide what kind of graduate program he will pursue.

Nontraditional student Amy Quinn epitomizes the strengths of Nevada State, bringing dedication, intelligence, and perseverance to all aspects of her studies. She demonstrated consistent dedication and perseverance, resulting in her graduating Summa Cum Laude.

Quinn plans to devote her speechlanguage pathology career to working with children in Southern Nevada schools.

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Class of 2020 | School of Education Dennis Potthoff, Ph.D., Dean

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Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

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Jacqueline Schneider Rachel Aurora Tanner Jilian McKenzie Vigil Amanda Michelle Wallace Jamie Lee Wallace*** Amya Marie Werner*** Beth Ann Woodford***

Kimberly Erin Basurto* Caitlyn Elise Bishop* Steven Scott Bryan Jr.* Misty Noel Butler** Erica Nicole Cornelius** Sara Lyn Cox Julie Diaz* Kaela Angela Duran* Alicia Francisco Megan Mary Gearling Joshua Andrew Lee Godfrey*** Caitlin Nicole Gonzalez Shawn Ryan Hankey Eric Stephen Hufford*** Lisa Marie Hume* Teri Jaclyn Leavitt Bailee Ann Liston** Jourdan Lloyd** Ana Karen Madrid Tierney Brooke Pahls* Jesica Pulido Sarah Angeli Rhyne***

* Cum laude ** Magna cum laude *** Summa cum laude

SPECIAL EDUCATION CONCENTRATION Olivia Alfonso Carrera Manuel de Jesus Ayala-Tovar Beverly A. Beckworth Tessa Ann Bedkowski Jessica Boyer Winter Lynn Butta Hannah Comroe Conner Alexander Davis Natalie Rae Falco Brianne Denae Gomez Madison Ann Gutowski Dusti Muree Hale-Ibarra Christine Lynn Hansen Cassidy Elizabeth Hart Jennifer Lauren Heather

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Multiprogram graduate

Sherri Annette Henderson-Kresser Lety Juarez Ibarra Latosha Deniese Massey Amanda Nicole Moore Samantha Nicole Nickels Carla Luisa Ray Jayme Raylene Riley Lisa Marie Uvino Cinthya L. Vazquez Breanna Diane Waelty

Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education ENGLISH CONCENTRATION Danielle Marie Accardo* Sherif Mostafa Ahmed Gerardo Hernandez+ Kassandra Diana Salley HISTORY CONCENTRATION Perry Brandon Abbott Daniel M. Bellina**+ Thomas James Carr***

Kathleen Ballweg de Jesus** Stephanie Ortega**+ Loree Yovonne Parker*+ Ryan Morgan Sax***+

Celerina F. Silva Cheyenne Corina Solomon* Jenna Ann Chizumi Szukala* Teresa Lynn Thomas***

Bachelor of Arts in Speech Pathology

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education MATHEMATICS CONCENTRATION Tina Johnsen**

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Brittney Alisse Black* Nicole Louise Borrego** Austen Brown Madison Leigh Brown Noreen Ann Castilo*** Nicolette Karen D’Arienzo*** Jessica Day*** Kourtney Adriana Dean*** Karen Denise Gaines** Tracy Teator Giza*** Monica Natalie Gonzalez Lynnette Sun Hollenbeck*** Naomi Jimenez*** Abigail Lena Johnson* Michelle Ann Kerbs*** MaryRose Medina Khuu* Addhiliz Londono*** Lydia Muriel Lopez Danielle Janae Lopez*** Maybelle F. Manalo** Jessica Michelle Peregrino* Kristin Marie Shelton***

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Class of 2020 | School of Liberal Arts & Sciences Elizabeth Gunn, Ph.D., Dean Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health Sciences

Bachelor of Applied Science in Management Rae Acero-Baguyo Shane Cunningham Melinda Harris** Luz Mitchell

Pia Samantha Alvarez Ethel Kate Jong Briones* Crystal E. Chavez Carly Jean Mendisco Cristina Rodriguez Thomas**

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Tiffany Alexandria Black D. Bradley Frances Keli’i mahi’ai okalani Hampton+ Jo’Von Johnson-Murphy Larissa Jade Marcum** Ivy C. Maure* Nicola Opfer+ Michael Christopher Rogers Kathleen Swedeen Smith* Robert Justis Totten Karli Ann Welch

Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Technology

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ELECTRONIC OPTION Dennis Jay Mefferd

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INFORMATION AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY OPTION Richard Duenas** Peter Haduong*** Zechariah Tyler Johnson Alexander S. Kingston Nikolay Krastev** Ridge Stephen Cafirma Lanuza Joseph Macias* Patricia Maye Rogado

* Cum laude ** Magna cum laude *** Summa cum laude

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Vanessa Aranda Rodriguez* Jamie Kealoha Bolin Alexia Sarahi Bustamante Vanesa Butorac Deicy Jasmin Castaneda Nereida Ruby Castillo Lake T. Curry +

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Breona Leigh Denson Talis Ta`imai Keli`ikoa DuvauchelleTomanogi**+ Jailene Flores April Sunshine Floyd** Angel Dyan Gomez*** Nivardo Gonzalez Perez Francisco Isai Hernandez Crysta Kostiv+ Gabriel Christopher Madrid Alexander Vincent Morelli Stephanie Ortega* Yarialys Ortiz Aurea Jazmin Pinal*** Garett Michael Pineda Kristina Monique Ramirez Alexandra Cecil Rueda Emily Patricia Russell**

Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Studies Kathryn Rose Detherow* Shelby Tess Maas** Dacia Sterling Morello* Danya S. Morello** Riayn Leah Pyne** Raiza Krateyl Marques Ribeiro Naomi Victoria Rosen***

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Betsy Jane Camadeco+ Arika Lacey Elizenberry Ashley M. Ewing Danielle Marie Grabish*** Gerardo Hernandez+ Eduardo J. Mabilog** Taylor Lee Ray

Richard Lawrence Avila Ioana Carter Carrie Janay Glover Alexis Haddad Sarah D. Kepschull* Andrea Jean Mower*** Nicole Marie Nacy*** Stacey Marie Rogers*** Rosita Joana Ruiz Cassandra Skidanov Deja Lynn Wargo-Cole

Bachelor of Arts in History Daniel M. Bellina**+ Clark Walter Beltran* Alex Bennett Betsy Jane Camadeco+ Karl Hinkamp*** Alexxus Louise Johnson Kelly Elizabeth Johnson Twila Dawn Legare* Alec Damon Maxwell Stephanie Ortega**+ Loree Yovonne Parker*+ Ana C. Perez-Zazueta* Ryan Morgan Sax***+ Ralphael Louis Shaw** Marc L. Stentz

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Talibah Faatimah Abdul-Wahid Janine Ann Allbritton*** Nadia Anahi Andres** Jessica Celia Jose Austria Lisa Louise Bailey-Friedrichs Brittne’ Bre’Ona Berry Michelle Marie Bradley+ Melissa Leora Bray*** Kaylee Grace Brewster* Monika Elizabeth Briones-Corral Laura Burgess Brown** Nichole K. Buscher Ivon Carrillo Cornejo*** Christina Marie Chaidez Joseph Gabriel Contreras* Quanitta Agnes Cotton Jamal Ali Cunningham Bridget Kathryn Daleiden

PRE-LAW CONCENTRATION Shaelyn Nicole Dieter*** Joshua Joseph Floth Robert John Lemus*** Miranda Nicole Munoz*** Kolin Lee Niday Edelia Guadalupe Vazquez * Cum laude ** Magna cum laude *** Summa cum laude

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Multiprogram graduate

Sukhmanpreet Dhillon Rania M. Eddik+ Marion V. Esguerra* Chelsie Leeann Faso Felicia Virginia Galindo Raehna Anise Gantt Cynthia Garcia** Silvia Natali Gonzalez-Gascon Adam Christy Gudmundson Debra D. Guenther** Frances Keli’i mahi’ai okalani Hampton+ Jackie Lee Hawkins* Kristabel Leigh Hibbard** Meghan Jensen Mckenna Knipple*** Crysta Kostiv+ Mallory Rae Lawson Samantha Robin Lenart*** Michael James McGahan* Brianne Leigh Moser Nicola Opfer+ Bianca Ortiz-Rodriguez Denise Ramirez Thalía Xóchitl Ramirez Tara Marie Ysabel Rivera Jasmine Marie Romero Shanachava Roodman Chantal Rossetti*** Gabrielle Renee Santiago Kiara Reshaana Savannah Christina Marya Smith Sierra Rose Strott*** Rhea Isabel Tagora**

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Bachelor of Arts in English

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Bachelor of Science in Biology

Anna Liezl De Claro Taligatos Rosa Elena Talo Richard Joseph Thomson II** Brennan Tica Sara Narcissa Toland**+ Angela Rose Torcaso** Emmerson Rose Vivier** Alexis Nicole Walberg+ Andina Whaley*** Alison Claire White Jazzlynn Sheree Wilkins** Justice Annabel Wolosin Cynthia Jean Young***

Jesus Alvarez Aldo Aniel Ayala David Basulto-Rubio** Nikki Beeman Nicole Renee Benson*** Fadel Boumelhem*** Julian Alexander Brix*** Nicole Marie Brown Victor Manuel Carvajal Amairani Brizlet Cervantes-Gonzalez Sidney Chen** JaRon Frank Dean Rania M. Eddik+ Brittany Daisy Esqueda Eric W. Feldman Vanessa Esmeraly Haro** Jose Abdul Harper Ruben Ibarra Bryce Andrew Krason* Tia Nicole Lassek*** Brynna Erin McGinnis Petra Montiel-Garcia* Dakota Dane Nelson Kristy Osborne*** Neha Patel Janette Reynaga Gloria Joy Ruhlmann Niveda Sabu* Rafael Salazar

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Media

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Darlene Adamson Austin John Bell* Scott Joseph Diaz Mitchell Thomas Kirkpatrick Shelby Lynn Little** Arnold Placencia-Flores* Gina Marie Sandoval Gerald Timothy Yelverton

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Bachelor of Public Administration in Law Enforcement Talis Ta`imai Keli`ikoa DuvauchelleTomanogi**+ Salvatore Ricardo Lo Vullo Melanie Arlene Orellana Daniel James Pugh Salzman*

* Cum laude ** Magna cum laude *** Summa cum laude

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Multiprogram graduate

Nicole Reyes Sweeden* Khanh Ha Thi Tran Jade Dominique Villalobos Getenet Tesfaye Woldu Alisa Cherie Word CELL AND MOLECULAR CONCENTRATION Ryan Buenaventura* Taree Michelle Chadwick*** Sara Marie Munson Amy Christine Ortiz** Teranique Pistone Kimberly Marie Sorenson Natalia Del Pilar Torres Patarroyo ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION CONCENTRATION Beverly Lynn Corbett Breanna Tavernini+

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Yawar Abbas* Angel Ahedo** Lesny Joana Alcala Hernandez* Valerie Irene Alcantara-Adame Edison Alexander Mazo Arias Justin Josiah Ayon-Ayon Justin Ryan Banks** Dane F. Beebe

* Cum laude ** Magna cum laude *** Summa cum laude

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Resource Science Melanie Paige Croft Eric Ivan Monarrez+ Lawrence J. Piatt Breanna Tavernini+ Marina Vanderberg Kaitlyn E. Windham

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Multiprogram graduate

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies Natasha April Bates* Michelle Marie Bradley+ Zakia Fox Faith Marie Kenyon** BaoKiem Luu Ho Nyeisha Renee Manning Stan Alan Moore Cynthia Perez

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education MATHEMATICS CONCENTRATION Tina Johnsen**

Bachelor of Science in Psychology Sierra Ann Floria Gilliland Shani Lee Gray Na’Tasheia Janaye Haines-Washington Mallory Rae Lawson* Eric Ivan Monarrez+ Fernando Orellana Chandler Nichole Willis***

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Logan Lucille Owen Florence Price** Jennifer Ramos Josh Steven Ranger Mayra Alejandra Reyes* Jasmine Elizabeth Rich-Arnold Mina M. Schaerer**+ Alexis Maria Sciarrillo Maria Yvonne Sotelo-Topete Jillian Szymanski Marina Timoteo** Sarena Nikole Ulibarri Jacklyn A. Valdez Saira Valdivia-Castro* Eunice Andrey Vazquez Pacheco Carna Washington** Connor Jeffry Wescott Zachary Hug Whittacre* Raquel Siham Williams Sarah M. Wright* Arash Zaeri*

Sierra Genevieve Beggs Cannan Camara Jordan Michael Chapman*** Andrea Rae Chevalier** Rykki Kathleen Collins Joel Thomas Collins*** Tiffany P. Cristobal Brooke Alexia Davis Gregory Brian Dickensheets Mina G. Eissa Emmanuel Uchechukwu Ekigwe*** Suzanne Ferguson*** Austin S. Figuly Nayely Itzet Galvan-Quintana Cindy Garcia Ledesma* Stephanie Lizvette Godinez Gerardo Gonzalez Charmaine T. Guiang Chanteyl Christen Hasse* Alexandria Natasha Hughes* Hannah Jean Huley*** Stephanie Jo Johnson** Anna Charisse Juinio* Michael Taylor Kellogg*** Megan Kirch Timothy Aaron Lal* XIao-tong Li** Jenica Marie Tallada Mayoyo Michelle McLeod Rigat Ghenet Michael*

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Class of 2020 | School of Nursing June Eastridge, Ed.D., Dean

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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Ingrid Darleen Benitez Rosaline E. Bennett Dagmara M. Berezowski Marianne dela Pena Bermudez*** Clair Nicole Espinola Beronilla Kathleen-Rose Enriquez-Santos Bimbo** Tessa JoAnne Birmingham Christina A. Blanco Alisha Marie Blanco Scott Blouke** Kailey Boersma*** Kyleen Elizabeth Braiteh Nioka Brown Amber Rose Bustamante*** Janelle Elizabeth Cabada* Kristina Rachel Cadiz Christina Marie Francine Calara* Christine Anne Cancio Jade Yelana Carey* Cindy Ruiz Carreno Erin Eleen Carson Alexis Jazel Casillas Jonathan Agbuis Cerezo Shukyin Chan** Bryant Chin*

Freida Abdulrahman Ahmed Alina Aidinova** Irma Yolanda Albarran Patrin Huxley Vito Alquisada* Christine Ann Alvarez** Alissa Nicole Alvarez** Katherine Lynn Ames** Michelle Kelani Anderson Katie Ann Anderson Ericka Leticia Apodaca Kimberly Nicole Aquino* Andrea Arevalo* Ellery Reese Armstrong* Jennifer M. Autry** Erica Elizabeth Aviles Sarah Basilia Ayag-White Lidiya Azhotkina*** Nicole A. Baerg Lady Elaine Balanay Rick Barajas** Benjamin M. Bartholomeo** Stephanie Paulina Bautista*** Rose Charlene Belangue-Espanola* Darrick Bender

* Cum laude ** Magna cum laude *** Summa cum laude

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Damiana Y. Choi*** Kelly Choy Ma. Aileen Grace Huang Chu** Camille Rosales Chua*** Victoria May Church-Gandy Deshi K. Clement Cortney Lynn Cole Alyssa Kathryn Conte* Karyn Anne Cook* Esttefania Corona Mariah Ann Costello** Chelsie Ann Cowden** Ana Liza Maria Alvarez de la Llana Filimon ghbremeskel Debas** Gene Dela Cruz* Arlene Macabitas Deseo Joel Christian Galang Diamzon Zandra Mae Rosales Dijamco* Arlette Ann Dooley Erin Dorsey** Aleksandra Lucja Drapacz*** Joy Elaine Dukes Amy Glenn Dunn Ferdinand Benito Durol Kathryn T. Dutton*

* Cum laude ** Magna cum laude *** Summa cum laude

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Multiprogram graduate

Brandon Sean Knipp*** Nichole Kathryn Knowles** Joycelyn Kong** Eric Romeo Kpokou* Patricia Marie Kuhlmann* Myla Grace Laceda** Deena Maree Lakes David Christian Lawler* Ashley Renee Leach Courtney Gayleen Ledford Taylor Nicole Lester* Jacquese Shanee Lewis Xiaohan Li Taylor Ann Libbey Taewan Lim Sophia Noelle Lindley* Hailey Rebekah Loll Daniela Viridiana Lopez-Manriquez Eric Lozoya-Soltero* Chelsey Amber Macadangdang Megan Kay Madrid* Michael Maiello*** Kylie Malia Maldonado** Nica R. Manalo*** Rica Camille Martin* Clarissa Martinez* Angela Nicole Mays* Heather Irene McIntyre* Lauren Elizabeth McKnight Karenn Medrano*

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Brittney Ann Hevle** Alrey Azul Hilario** Shelby M. Hinkelbein-Ennis Taylor Morgan Hoffart Gretchen Leia Holland Maria Elizabeth Hopkins Hannah Lucille Hoyt* Mariel Louise Domingo Hundley** Kathleen Felias Jaictin** Henning Janzen** Trisha Malia Jenks** Xavier Alejandro Jimenez Jose Luis Jimenez** Cassie Jane Johnson* Chavonne S. Johnson* Daniel Lee Johnson* Dallin Stephen Ralph Johnson*** Jacquelyn Anika Johnston** Lani Joung* Halston Miles Juracka Sarah Kane Sungjea Kang Loni Allison Keezer* Matthew Cody Kent Aubrey Marie Key Abdullah Khairzada Jessica Kim Veronica Sue King Narciso Arias King Jr. Ryan Joseph Knipp**

Tarrin L. Easley Tanya Alexandra Escalera Gonzalez** Latisha Chanae Evans Benjamin Farrell* Iesha Ferguson Elizabeth Marie Fitzgerald Natalia Camille Layson Fortich Kimberly Fraga** Katherine Franco** Jessica Ann Fraser Gabriella May Fumo Daisy Maria Gastelum Shimon Gewirtz** Rachael Rose Glithero** Belen P. Gomez* Guadalupe Gomez Reveles*** Teresita Irene Gonzales** Carina Gonzalez** Clara R. Goode** Mathew Joshua Grantz* Emily Ann Lea Green*** Tatiana Sofronova Grzeda Danielle J. Guihama* Leah M. Guzman* Sarah Marie Hair Sarah Gi Hea Han Christin Nicole Hanan Michelle Lynn Harker* Brittnee Marie Harris* Lindsay Heaton***

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Yanelis Okoye** Carissa Orozco Jenny Stephanie Osegueda Danielle Afua-Kessiwaa Owusu* Amanda Christine Pace Josette Anjelica Padilla Cindy Rae Palk Angel Pantaleon- Morales Jazmin Parra* Dainisha Hiren Patel* Jessica Pelagio* Donna Marie Calija Peralta* Marina Sanchez Pereira** Guadalupe Angelina Perez Mejia** Lisa Avalena Perkins Holly DeeAnn Peterson Alan Michael Petty** Joe R. Piceno* Alicia Ann Pickett* Stephanie Pinto*** Cabrina Paris Pollex** Sonia E. Portales Murillo* Mary Jo Price Claudia Elena Puentes Nicholas Joseph Puglia Lindsey Aline Rafter* Suki Rajsavong* Rebecca R. Revo** Amber Reyes Gonzalez* John David Reynolds II*

Francisco Mejia-Espinoza*** Emily Anne Melville Leilani Lorraine Mendez* Jasmine Mielnik* Faye Charisse Cargamento Miguel* Vanessa Jane Miller Kellie Lynn Miller* Juané M. Mirabal Douglas Joe-Arthur Mitchell* Jazmine Montero Rochelle Monterola-Javier* Dalia Montes Arieana Torne Monturio** Mayte Moreno* Jeannette Darlene Moreno*** Kelly Morris Roxanne Rivera Natividad Nino Jeus Bunag Navos Felicia P. Nazareno Shirin Nazarian Yuli Nelson* Raymond Scott Nesjan** Emily Ng** Anna Phung Nguyen Michael-Nam Quoc Nguyen Jechel Santos Nguyen Mimosa Nguyen*** Mequanent Dagnachew Nigussie Katrina Lea Ninal* Mary Catherine Oechslin**

* Cum laude ** Magna cum laude *** Summa cum laude

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Multiprogram graduate

Kelsey Marquis Ricketts** Jennifer Marie Rivera* Selina Queja Rivera* Elizabeth Diana Roallos Lauren Christine Robles-Pizarro Krystel May Rabara Roces Jazmin Rodriguez Doralicia Rojas Yessenia Romero* Charlotte Carla Rudich*** Alba L. Ruiz* Juliana Russell** Keanu Lozano Sainz* Aldo Alonzo Salas Debbie Salcido Marc Anthony Salvador* Elizabeth Ann Sanborn Nancy Sanchez Abraham Sandoval Dawn Denise Sanford* Grace Marie Saravo* Robert George Schad Jr.*** Abigail Schaefermeyer* Mina M. Schaerer**+ Elizabeth Alice Scheib** Barbra Dale Scheirer Autumn Nicole Schreiber* Denise Reyes Seeley** Daisy Senda** Benjamin Farrell Sensabaugh

Steve Mark Taligatos Reiko Kimberly Tapia Carly Hannah Taylor** Siobhan Ser’Rhee Taylor** Yusuf Mohammed Thomad Lindsay Jean Thomas** Elise Brianne Thurman* Nilufer Zerrin Tokuz*** Sara Narcissa Toland**+ Carol M. Torio* Dianne Carla R. Torion Thu Mai Tran Julissa Trujillo** Geralynne Angel Cabral Tungpalan* Thalia Uribe Emilio Vallejo Lisanny Carolina Vasquez Contreras*** Stefanie N. Vega Nhi Veres*** Jerica Suguitan Villanueva* Landon T.J. Keahi Vizcarra**

Miriam Vizcarra** Han Gia Vuong** Judy Wambui Waigwa Alexis Nicole Walberg+ Gail Marie Watson* Kristen Casey Weber Diana Marie Weld** Victoria Kay Whipple Chantal Jenee White* BreyAnna Marie Williams Maribeth Ignacio Yabut*** Roman Nicholas Yamat* Sara A. Yassin* Kimberly ChristineYoudal* Brandon Young* Jessica Alyssa C. Yumul** Lizette Zamora Catherine Joy Zapanta* Denise Zavala Kathryn Nha Fung Zhen**

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Melissa Nicole Severn* Erin Ashley Shannon Katherine Alice Shea*** Elizabeth Ann Shew Jaekyung Shim* Iryna Shubina* Jonathan Everett Lee Skender* Jessica Rae Small Vanessa Smith Patrick Edward Smith* Danielle Nicole Smith*** Destiny Elena Soto Angelica Danielle Spatz Amanda Marie Spreitzer Amber Standiford Crystal Lynn Stockwell Nadya Stoyanova*** Anna Marie Stratton** Ashley Stringfield*** Nativity Mae Sullins*** Cherrylyne Salceda Talaro*

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Class of 2021 | School of Education Dennis Potthoff, Ph.D., Dean

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Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

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Kimberly Ann Montecino Jessica Lynn Oster** Cherie Lynn Pecjak Marina Penuelas Traci Danielle Pollard** Abigail Raenell Rice* Alayna Rivera*** Pilar Roach** Jasmyn Melissa Rogers* Alexandra Ikzel Salgado Porsha Danea Santiago* Savannah Orrie Simms*** Emily Stotts Aneleh Thompson Amanda Jo Toombs** Karen C. Trasante** Penny Marie Turnbeaugh Alyssa Michelle Vivolo* London Andrea Walsh**

Kellie Renee-Lynn Azchet Alissa Bailey*** Rachel Bosse* Brittany Donna Boulet** Adrian Braybrooke Happy Danielle Butler* Drew Emma Cockerill** Sarah Cummings** Chandler Christine Deleon** Faith Lauren Ezelle Rebecca N. Frazier*** Tierra Faith Gonzales** Nidia Guzman-Sahagun Kailey Elizabeth Hughes* Stephanie Denise Jordan Natasha Maria Lee* John Solomon Lessner Hannah Rose Lewon** Ashanti Jake Little** Brenda Lizette Madrigal Kerri Jill McGinnis* Elsie Diana Neilson*** Samantha Jordyn Milton

* Cum laude ** Magna cum laude *** Summa cum laude

SPECIAL EDUCATION CONCENTRATION Veronica Arellano* Neida Olga Arellano Arroyo*** Yolanda Arguelles Perez** Allison Paige Belcher*

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Raquel Campolla*** Yvonne Gallardo-English** Kyta T. Johnson Clara Isabel Mata Jessica Renee Medina*** Megan Marie Mejia*** Breanna Orlandos*+ Fuamoli Rodriguez Samantha Elizabeth Scalzo Marianne Rosemarie Serone* Maria Myra Talavera Moee Turbin Hikaru R. Umoren Natalie Cecile Williams*** Marissa Sofia Yanez

Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education ENGLISH CONCENTRATION Ashley Vanessa Dewolf+ Gisel Gonzalez**

Aura Lynn Harris** Alexis Sinem Hoagland*** Kelsey Lynn Hughes** Allison René Kenney** Angelica Carreon Lacson* Zoyla Estela Landaverde Campos** Marie Leatham** Spring Lieng** Nicole Niel McCorriston*** Mallory Christine Orman** Ana Delia Orozco Antonio Ponce-Echeverria* Amy M. Quinn*** Hunter Spragno** Jeremy Everette Stevenson** Kaitlin Rayne Taylor* Christina Isabel Yeghiazarian***+

HISTORY CONCENTRATION Lonnie Kay Barton** Haley Nicole Bonetti**+ Tyler Joseph Bruch*** Paul Erskine Burt***+

Bachelor of Arts in Speech Pathology

PHYSICAL SCIENCE CONCENTRATION Lace Wawers**

Masters in Education in Speech-Language Pathology Gelela Fikre Lauren Karlie Krueger Yanitza Marmolejos

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Christina Janet Abdypoor Jocelyn Arias-Flores** Alyssa Cavazos** Jessica M. Cuevas Vanessa Nicole Cuevas** Meggan Nicole Duncan** Stephanie Garcia** Lydia V. Goebel*** Susan Marie Leddy Grafton***

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education

* Cum laude ** Magna cum laude *** Summa cum laude

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Class of 2021 | School of Liberal Arts & Sciences Elizabeth Gunn, Ph.D., Dean Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health Sciences

Jose Ulysses Medina Tomas Nunez Alex Joseph Gonzales Tiratira** Joshua Wilson

Lisa Marie Cordova Katherine Isabelle Eggington Brett Joseph Roames*** Osmin Solano Jael Vaughn Tingting Zhou**

Bachelor of Applied Science in Management Diana Graciela Cobian-Reynoso Ines Angelica Garcia-Agustin Aisha LaKisha Hayes Sha’Lhea Jasharee Patterson Eder Alexis Ramirez Garcia Patrice Denise Redding+ Giovani Silva*

Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice Landon Michael Reyes**

Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Technology

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

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ELECTRONIC OPTION Brian Ray Merrill

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Tamara Bledsoe Bianca L. Fabrizi Katelyn Jenann Frazier Ryan Joseph Fyke Aimee Kimiko Matsumura McAffee*** Thomas Mcclinton Alondra Celeste Mora* Rosa Moreno* Matthew James Munro

INFORMATION AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY OPTION Richard A. Aker Marco Antonio Cruz-Martinez Daniele La Mattina Jan A. Leyeza

* Cum laude ** Magna cum laude *** Summa cum laude

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Multiprogram graduate

Brenda Denise Perez Nayelli Rico Lopez** Kiana Grace Ku’ui Sai Britta L. Shaw Julie Ann Thom Stephanie Villa Emma Rose Weber Champagne White

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Jessica Marie Baker**+ Luisa Xiomara Alvarez Valles Jasmine Maria Araica Lesly Hernandez Baca* Jessica Marie Baker**+ Francis Joshua Cocharo Bangayan Abril Becerra Lorena Carolina Bojorquez** Dominic Richard Bristol** Melissa Camacho*** Davian Campolla Sara Nicole Carter Yadira Anahid Castillo-Martinez Samantha Abigail Cortez-Renteria Jessica M. Dimas

* Cum laude ** Magna cum laude *** Summa cum laude

Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Studies Jessica Renee Medina***+ Andrea Mendez Moreno Breanna Orlandos*+ Janesis Ethina Plascencia* Jennifer Wehrman*

Bachelor of Arts in English Bryant Alcaraz Molly Rae Megan Burkhardt* Alyssa Hailey Cortes Ashley Dewolf+ Ariana Carolina Gomez** Joshua T. Levenberg* Tayler J. Lien Cady Marie Olsen+ Dallas Nekole Outlaw +

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Zachary Francis Peters Brandy Lyn Underwood*

Bachelor of Arts in History Haley Nicole Bonetti**+ Paul Erskine Burt***+ Laura Beth Kelly Judith Lee Krolasik Violet Elizabeth McKee** Casey Lawrence Moses Randy Nakhla Jared Thomas Pascua Luciano Joseph Pilato*** Robert James Ross Nicholus Valdez Christopher Patrick Wallace** PRE-LAW CONCENTRATION Rachel Theresa Blum*** Lisbeth Monarrez

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Alyssa Marie Baker Linda Banks Paul Marcus Benjamin Rachel Kuulanialoha Iokua Cummings Nicole Renee Green ChaTesha Monique Overton Alexandra Marie Roberts John Charles Schnobrich

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Nancy Elizabeth Segura Linda Louise Stewart Jessica Sonia Stuart* Sayonna Lynn Thunstrom David Antonio Torres Bryan Aurelio Torres Enriquez* Cody A. Trapp Olivia Rose VanOstrand Deisy Janneth Villagrana Justin Lavoy Waller* Rylie Kristine Winders*** Melissa Jenny Mendez Yadao*** Carol A. Zagalo*

James-Robert Cuffe Docherty III Ivan Enciso* Emily Louise Engelken Karla Karina Escamilla** Justin Ochosi Fuentes* Nancy Garcia** Eva Joseline Guevara-Gutierrez** Baillie Janet Howell***+ Ruby Pearl King*+ Justus Reign King* Carmen Kong**+ Monica Lopez*** Malynda Nadine Lowrey Beverly Maldonado Avalos** Bianca Rosa Martin Alonzo McAllister Jr. Yamilet Meza Adriana Munoz Arias** Brian Olaguez Jorge Gabriel Oliva*** Lizbeth Padilla+ Sarai Peralta+ Marisela Quintero Violante* Julia Lorena Razura Banda* Landon Michael Reyes** Marlene Rosales* Christian Rosales Melissa Ryans*** Brenda Sanchez Alan Santoyo Anthony Jason Scott

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Janelle Evelynae Curry* Belen Dawit Jonathon De Graff** Celeste Danielle DeSantis* Janina Cuyos Dimayuga Kaylei E. Dunn Mariana Espinoza Zavala** Deanna Rose Falco Laurel Maryanna Fendrick* Patricia Garcia-Sanchez* Jennifer Andrea Guardado* Erika Guerra Keith C. Guinn Laura Stephanie Gutierrez-Nava Stephanie Haro** Tianna Eden Hemphill*** Baillie Janet Howell***+ Alejandra Pilar Jimenez* Ayleen Lucero Jimenez Guzman* Nicholas John Karim Ruby Pearl King*+ Charles Joseph Kingston** Carmen Kong**+ Jasmine Antoinette Little*** Laura Lorena Lomeli*** Damon Jamahd Love Kayla Marie Marshalewski Lingle Nichole Matta Caitlynn Lee Mattera Karilin Margaret McMurry Joseline Cathy Mejia-Cruz

Yvonne C. See Holly Deann Stasoiski Kaila Nicole Vanduisen Jeehan A. Williams Morgan Samantha Wixom

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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

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Ashley Nicole Albalos Nadia Amerian Rachel Marie Andrus** Kayla Kasey Arceo Elaine Jessica Arenas Lissette Avila* Alejandra S. Ayala Jessica Marie Baker**+ Jennifer Barajas** Taylor J. Bartoli Heidi N. Baselyos Josseline Elizabeth Bautista Alexander Marcus Bonde-Balutowski** Megan Botello*** Brianna Rose Briggs Nakayla Chapel Brown Thalia Margot Cajo-Solis Elida Sarahid Castillo-Martinez Mayra Dasil Chavez* Timothy Clark Christenson** Carl-Jon Luck Kee Chun Chanelle Halle Colbert*** Lauren Marie Cottrell* Jonathan Cruz* * Cum laude ** Magna cum laude *** Summa cum laude

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Ingeborg Helena Misner** Christina Marie Mitchell Lynnette Y. Molitor+ Karla Ivonne Montoya Salazar* Cynthia Dawn Mras** Irene Isabel Nelson**+ Debbie La Rue Nix Cady Marie Olsen+ Luis A. Orozco Jr. Kimberly Genesis Osorio Espinoza* Lizbeth Padilla+ Amber Lee Parry** Sarai Peralta+ Brittany Lynn Rae** Patrice Denise Redding+ Jennifer Danielle Reed*** Caroline Esperanza Rivera Cervantes Luis Antonio Rodriguez-Rodriguez** Jazmine Rosas Emily Ruiz Zoë Raquel Ryan Cindy Guadalupe Sandoval-Aleman Jade Sunshine Schultz Tanya Mahogeni Smith*** Anna Stein Deanne Angela Stewart* Aitana Torres Michael Gene Tyler Krystal L. Tyner Madison Uphoff*** Marisol Uzala***

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Media Katelyn Rose Brooke* Elizabeth Rose Garcia* Giana Patrice Haynia Veronica Hernandez** Megan Elizabeth Horner* Aubrey Jacobs* Jorge Alberto Magana Shanna Kay Martinez Glenda Perez-Islas

Bachelor of Public Administration in Law Enforcement Tara Marie Alcox Clifton Lawrence Baker Daneille Elizabeth Judge* Tiffany Marie Kingsbury Noor Lutfi Rachel Anita Soukup**

ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION CONCENTRATION Jossie Mikaela Catalan Samantha Ashley Filipiak Austin Kirby Jones

Bachelor of Science in Biology Ashley Alexis Balderrama Alyn Paulina Cabrera-Lopez Katherine Chu***

* Cum laude ** Magna cum laude *** Summa cum laude

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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Dianna S. Aispuro** Clairessa Angelica Almendarez* Crystal Marie Altamirano* Windy Ann Bailey* Bianca Jessica Bernal Rachel Marie Bingham Jovanna Marie Blankevoort Guadalupe Bravo-Barrales Gonzalo Emmanuel Castro IV Alexandria Kiva Christmas*** Jasmine Nicole Coleman Diane Crisostomo Peyton J. Daprizio Kaydee Lynn Flurer Sherri Ann Foster Ricardo Garcia Jennifer Emily Gomez-Monge* Megan Fae Gonsalez** Andrea Charity Green Ana Maria Grigore* Maureen Kay Groneman* Carl Guansing Alejandra Guerrero Ramirez La-Che Nicole Hasbrouck Malieka Mone’t Henry* Donovan Gabriel Hill Christopher Dymon Howard** Sydney M. Isaacs*

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Katlyn Ashley Daprizio Eric Escalera Arnold Jelani Estrada Jon Beauford O. Langub Mindy Lee*** Lynnette Y. Molitor+ Sara Norouzifar Sydney Pechulis Nicholas J. Penna Karen Azaret Ramirez** Nicholas Reyes Vanessa Samantha Rivas Joseph Edward Rodrigues** Laurie Rozanowski Jaelene Salcido*** Itchel Xiomara Santos-Perez Sara L. Sedillo* Dimyana H. Shonoda** Juan Carlos Torrez Diaz** Ana Vargas Macias Mariela Mitchell Villegas Karolina Anna Zuczkowska* Katherine Elisabeth Zurita

Yvonne Marie Valentin** Melani Villalobos Brittany Webb Keirsten Williams Christina Isabel Yeghiazarian***+

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Gracia Maria Landaverde Gonzalez Stephanie Marcella Latour** Melissa Lopez* Alexander Nicholas Lum Luke Brando Malmedal** Brenton Joseph Messner* De’Lisa Lyndell Miller Alexandrea Romi Najera Paige Lorin Nowag Kevin Ortega Ricardo Oseguera-Cardona* Karina Faviola Peña Farias Ashley Dawn Perryman Calvin Picazo Jean Pruszkowski* Maylet Rigual-Barrientos Lucero Rodriguez Erik Anthony Ross** Melisa Guiza Saldana Stephanie Sanchez Sanchez Paolo Sarabia Stephanie Victoria Sheehan Skylar Rae Scott**

Kevin Omar Soto Marshall Stapleton** Daniel J. Steklasa** Kyle Thorpe Courtney Caribbee Turner** Cristian Valenzuela Rb Wilson Courtney Yurukov*** By-landa Zaragoza Amy Rae Shrider***

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Resource Science Carlos Arambula-Quintero Elizabeth Claire Mast* Jacob Alan Pope*

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

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Jennifer Lee Abendshien Lily Suzane Akana Melanie L. Ewell*

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* Cum laude ** Magna cum laude *** Summa cum laude

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Bachelor of Science in Psychology Jesus Alejandro Barraza Estrada* Margaret Bowman*** John Evans Burton III Mariah Jean Harvey Darcy Hughes* Lynnette Y. Molitor+ Keanah Alt Placido Koko A. Takahashi-Brummer Nathalie Danielle Vargas* Vernita Michaela Webb

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Jesus Landeros Gervacio A. Lozano**

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Class of 2021 | School of Nursing June Eastridge, Ed.D., Dean

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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Renzo Cosue Bernabe Lindsey A Beslow Deborah Peggy Bimbi Melody May Bird-Jamal Alyssa Mae Blake* Jonathan Robert Blea Kelsey Marie Bolton Jessica Marie Borsellino** Jay I. Bossy** Chrissy Ann Bottari Asmaa Boudjemaa Douglas Quill Bradley* Kayla Rae Braun Ciera Brooks-Swaggerty* Paige Alexandra Buettner** Iredila Timagos Bynum Zheming Cao** Joanne Carchi Joena Magalso Carr** Deborah Carreon China Vondale Castaneda-Foster** Karen Haydee Catanzaro** Veronica Chavez* Saida Chavez*** Iraiz Chavez*

Cheryl Membreve Abasolo Mary Agababyan* Hyacinth Mae Alenton* Cassandra Reyes Almario Christina Quinlob Ancheta* Raichelle Dominique Anderson* Alyanna Andres Jillian Arevalo Madaline Ashley Arrison*** Aychluhum Yasin Awole Edgar Ayala** Jennifer Lynn Baker* Donovan-Rico Tuvera Balon* Jensen Anthony Bangayan Jennifer Stacy Banghart* Audraya Angway Bangit* Maliha Barikzi* Angela Jauregui Bautista*** Roseann Bautista Erika May Beamer Austyn Taylor Becsi* Brooke Belanger Carina Diane Benisek Michelle R. Benitez*

* Cum laude ** Magna cum laude *** Summa cum laude

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Multiprogram graduate

Nichole Kathleen Clark** Erika May Cloninger* BreAnna J. Connelly* Jamie Jacklyn Contreras Samantha Marie Cooksey*** Marissa Angelina Cossio Sonya Rose Cress-Thornton Camila R. Crowther Ehrine-Nikcole Doluntap Cruz Adriana Jasmine Cunanan McKenzie Lynn Curtis** Joshua Dabu Jennifer Mariah Dailey* Hannah Taylor Damm*** Erica K. Daniels Ulysses T. Datuin** Irelyn Anna Davis** Kurt Patrick Velasco Del Rosario Trixia Dela Rosa Christina Almira-Teresa Demello* Tiffany-Christine Tuvera Devera* Sydney Diaz** Adam Michael Diez*** Christopher Kyle Viloria Dinio Alizée DiPaola***

* Cum laude ** Magna cum laude *** Summa cum laude

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Kassandra Hernandez** Stephanie Carmen Hernandez* Joelyn Daisy Hernandez-Hernandez* Rachael Higginbotham*** Ma. Chona Luisa Hilton** Chelsey Diane Honrud*** Laura Michelle Horst Maria E. Howe* Gina Marie Hutchings** Mercedes Anne Jackson* Nina Raychell Jensen** Andy Ho Jeong Sarah D. Jiminez** Dustin D. Johnson** Eric C. Johnson Michelle Ann Johnson** Danielle Allyn Jones* Nikole Lucia Jonsson Ann Joo Jackline Juma Rio Alexa Juracka Vaneet Kailey* Daniel T. Kang Pooja Kaushik Corey Leigh Kerle’e*** Kimberly Laurell Keuch Priyanka Khosla Julia Meredith Kidd Julie Anne Garcia Kierulf David Kim Ji Na Kim*

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Rocio Garcia** Sonja Garcia* Edith V. Garcia Reyes*** Jose Luis Garcia-Jorge* Mary Grace Lim Gee* Agatha Petronella Gentile** Karolina Gil*** Ashley Gillard* Denny E. Gilmore Justin Tyler Girnus Crystal Vanessa Gonzalez* Stephanie Gonzalez** George Sylvester Goshorn III Aicha Goulhiane* Christine M. Grass*** Sara Natalia Graybill*** Victoria Lee Green Staci Marie Greene James Douglas Michael Groat Malaika Dayaon Guardian** Cheryl A. Guerrero* Leslee Catherine Guiao Diane Gulden** Salma Veronica Gutierrez Aleah Hail Michelle Haneefzai* Samantha Dianne Hanson* Ashton Skye Hase* Mengting He* Melissa Chrisitne Heathcote Ramiro Hermosillo***

Shawnia Jamice Dismus* Kevin Do** Candice Nicole Dobrenovic*** Lisa Donnelly** Kathleen Marcelle Duer Stephanie Julie Dufresne Bailey Marie Dunn Ngoc Duong Ana Isabel Echeverria Kelly K. Ekasone-Luzuriaga Christian Espino Ayisha Khristina Esteva* Patricia-Mae Efemena Ezidiegwu Zijun Fan Edwige Fandio Ngankou Leticia R. Faso** Cristina Marie Fikkert*** Conny Elaine Fitzgerald Joi Fletcher* Sara Isabel Sanchez Flores*** Martin Jacob Flores Jr.* Cherish Lynne Franklin Lorena B. Fuentes Alexandra Jo Gabriana** Cynthia Gallo Taylor N. Gangi Alma M. Garcia Maria Guadalupe Garcia* Johan Riingen Garcia Leslie Garcia* Maira Garcia

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Kristi Marie Matthies** Maribeth M. Maucesa* Diana Lizbeth Mejia** Cheryl Lynn Midmore Kasandra Ann Mikkelson** Patricia Ann Miles** Brianna Eileen Millett** Heather Spring Mixom* Monica Jane Monticelli* Stephen Miles Montierth*** Marleny Natalye Montoya* Rachael Moore** Meghan Lynn Morales* Rachel Joy Antonio Moran Taylor Noelle Moreland Marysol Murillo-Kidd Irene Isabel Nelson**+ Angelica Neria Doñu* Ariel Vanessa Nessen Michel Kenji A. Nunez** Vianka Elisa Nunez** Kayla Nicole O’Connor** Lily Waraluck Ogawa* Kenechukwu Okwuosa Michael C. Olson Lisa Bazardari Ordinian*** Carol Anabela Orellana* Cristian Ortiz Ariel Tanae Osborne*** Luann Pagillo*** Courtney Parlanti**

Song Yi Kim** Joshua Lee Kirschner Angela Kong Amanda M. Kunz*** Jobela LaGuardia* Alexandra Gabriella Lambropoulos** Christine Lang Emily Larsen Andrea Marie Law* Victoria Leon Carlos Xiaowei Li*** Rowena Devera Lim Sabrina M. Lima*** Amber Natasha Linville* Brittney S Loiselle** Tracy Long* Michelle Ann Lopez** Monica Suzanna Lukowski** Ashley Claire Madsen* Patricia Anne Reyes Maglalang* Vivian Mai Richard Majors Michael D. Manuel* Eric George Martell Stephanie Martin** Jaidn Chanelle Martin* Christina M. Martinez* Nayeli Martinez Maritza Martinez** Elizabeth Tuazon Marx** Lindsey A. Mata * Cum laude ** Magna cum laude *** Summa cum laude

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Multiprogram graduate

Stefanie Sue Parrish* Athena Patchin Vibhutiben Vrajeshkumar Patel** Myleen A. Pearson Baily Alissa Pectol Jessie Perez Bianca Camille Balba Perez * Maria Perez Fernanda Perez Georgina Serrano Perez Arely Dafnne Pérez Salcedo* Cecilia Susana Perez-lopez* Amanda Marie Perry*** Michael Pfau Benjamin Lee Pike Erin Kae Pilette* Ixchel Pineda* GraceAnn Ashley Pittari* Nicole Mae Placheta-Yogi** Alyssa Megan Pope Jasmine Marie Porche* Melissa Jasmin Puga-Acosta* Danica Roxanne Quella** Dana Marie Quiambao** Merlynn Reyes Ragsac Britt Ashley Ray** Sheronne Paige Redstone Lila Renee Reid*** Alicia Lois-Marie Rendon** Arnest D. Reyes* Bryan Nicolas Hiton Reyes*

* Cum laude ** Magna cum laude *** Summa cum laude

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Multiprogram graduate

Justyn Vander-Heyden** Pachia Cassandra Vang Teresa Judith Vargo Veronika Vavrova* Lori Jean Rivo Velasco Maria Grace Verso* Christine Vuong AnaRosa Walter Dillon Joseph Ward Wendy Anne Warren Enjoli Lynette Wasden Lakeya Lynn Washington** Perry Lavelle Washington Nicholas Paul Watts* Tiffany Westergard Kennadie Tanera Whitford* Karyn Alysha Wiesel Ruthy Seoyon Williams Jada Nicole Williams Saundra Anne Wirig Elizabeth D. Woo Kelly Jo Woodring-Brown Kenisha Ida Woods Marc Su Ya* Katherine Louise Yeoman Mariya Yilmaz** Isaac Zavala Jennifer Cathleen Zeich* Wei Zhu

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Raveena Singh Sabrina Singh Jazmine Bryana Smith Kristen Ashley Sonnenberg* Brenda Lynne Soriano Cynthia Sosa** Baraka Abdul Spencer Dwayne Lafferral Spivey II Brandi Splinter Valentina Staleva* Maria Jose Takalo Rivas* Hannah Tarbell** Haseena Jenee Tate Rachel Marie Taylor Shelly Renee Taysen Chassir Leigh Teel* Kanittha Thanangamsuwan* Mya Thein* Suzanne Gronfors Thompson* Jade Marie Thrush*** Trixie Ann Mae Marasigan Tingzon** Diana Patricia Topchi Michaela Victoria Towns Vu Tuan Tran** Lyssa Monique Trinidad* Kimberly Jean Trower** Rizelle Angelou Tejada Tubal Erika Twenge** Yaritza Ultreras Fredy Jonathan Urias Evan Mantia Van Duyne**

Antonio Enrique Reyes III* Jessica L. Rios* Schuyler Ray Ritchie** Arlene Montemayor Roberts Sarah Renee Roberts* Monique Denise Rodgers III* Alexa Rodis Jennifer Michele Rodrigue Diana Rodriguez* Giselle Romero* Heather Romero** Lisa Root Susan M. Rosales* Shelby Lynn Rose** Monica Roselli-Garcia* Lindsey Ilyse Rosenberg** Erika Ruiz-Flores* Meron Tamrat Sahle Soleil Jozannah Salazar** Jennifer Saldana* Homer S. Salvante Jr.* Lisandra Sanchez** Diana Cecilia Sanchez-Cruz Eugena DeMay Sanders** Aidana Sattarova** Brittany Kay Sawyer* Hannah Megan Saxe* Jan Kamill Pizarro Sayoc** Taylor Sharits Ashley N. Sigmund** Britney Lynn Simanek

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This graduate list is for commemorative purposes and is not an official, comprehensive list of the class of 2020 and class of 2021. All graduates listed in the commencement program have completed or plan to complete their degree requirements in summer 2019, fall 2019 or 2020, spring 2020 or 2021, or summer 2021. Graduates who have participated in a previous commencement ceremony are not listed, regardless of degree completion date.

Graduates may also opt to omit their names for privacy or other personal concerns.

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Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents Mark W. Doubrava, M.D. Chair Carol Del Carlo Vice Chair

Amy J. Carvalho Jason Geddes, Ph.D. Cathy McAdoo

Joseph C. Arrascada

Donald Sylvantee McMichael Sr.

Patrick J. Boylan

John T. Moran

Byron Brooks

Laura E. Perkins

Patrick R. Carter, Ph.D.

Lois Tarkanian, Ph.D.

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Nevada System of Higher Education Leadership

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Melody Rose, Ph.D. Chancellor

Andrew Clinger Chief Financial Officer

Crystal Abba Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs

Joseph Reynolds Chief General Counsel

Caleb Cage Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development and Chief Innovation Officer

Board of Trustees

Members

Trustees Emeritus

Dan Gerety Chair

Alfredo Alosno

Selma Bartlett

Randy Colquitt

Hannah Brown

John Gibson

Dane Carter

Omar Saucedo Secretary

Dave Grolman

Glenn Christenson

Mary Beth Hartleb

Sherry Colquitt

Walter Hashimoto Treasurer

Elaine Hodgson

Randy A. Garcia

Marilyn Jentzen Past Chair & Chair of Finance and Audit Committee

Nicole Jones

Jim Gibson

Tierra Jones

David Grant Jr.

Richard Perkins

Mark Howard

Layne Rushforth

Bill Martin

Tony Sanchez III

John Ritter

Brian Simmons

Vicki Hafen Scott

Sonnya DeBonis Vice Chair

Ex Officio Bart Patterson

Dan Shaw Dan Stewart Erik Sletten

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Nevada State College Foundation

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Nevada State College Leadership Bart Patterson President

Tony Scinta, Ph.D. Executive Vice Provost

Vickie Rutledge Shields, Ph.D. Provost & Executive Vice President

Gregory Robinson, Ph.D. Associate Vice Provost, Student Success

Kevin Butler Senior Vice President, Finance & Business Operations Edith Fernández, Ph.D. Vice President, College & Community Engagement Amber Lopez Lasater, D.P.P. Chief of Staff Erin Keller Associate Vice President, Institutional Advancement Berna Rhodes-Ford General Counsel Anthony Ruiz Senior Advisor for Government Relations and Community Affairs

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Gwen Sharp, Ph.D. Associate Vice Provost, Academic Initiatives Stefanie Coleman, Ed.D. Dean of Students Dennis Potthoff, Ph.D. Dean, School of Education Elizabeth Gunn, Ph.D. Dean, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences June Eastridge, Ed.D. Dean, School of Nursing

Nevada State Student Alliance Thank you to the Nevada State Student Alliance for your support of this event.

2019-2020 Officers

2019-2020 Senators

2020-2021 Officers

2020-2021 Senators

Nicola Opfer President

Luisa Alvarez Valles

Suman Randhawa President

Anjelica Benitez

Alicia Contreras Alondra Escobedo

Dara Colon-Murillo Secretary

Mina Eissa

Noah Maatouk Chair of Programming

Michael Gonzalez

Robert Totten Chair of Public Relations Tiffany Black Chair of Clubs and Orgs Jessica Cardoba & Lauren Porter Chair of Capital Improvement

Tessa Espinosa

Tris Kurr RJ Lemus James Meriweather Alyssa Opfer Ricardo Oseguera-Cardona Arnold Placencia-Flores Suman Randhawa Nayelli Rico Lopez

Dara Colon-Murillo & Lizbeth Vega-Santiago Executive Vice President

Tessa Espinosa Amiyah Henly James Meriweather

Andrew Valdez & Tessa Espinosa Executive Secretary

Kirk Moore

Noah Maatouk Vice President of Involvement

Milan Payton

Hyra Alenton Vice President of Public Relations Ricardo Oseguera-Cardona Vice President of Funding Lauren Porter Sergeant at Arms

Alyssa Opfer

Nayelli Rico Lopez Dalia Rodriguez Geovanna Sanchez Jose Tellez Guivelly Vega

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Alexander Lum Vice President

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