Class of 2025 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND
PHARMACY
Hooding Ceremony
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025
10:30 AM
THE FISHER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Ceremony Program
PROCESSIONAL
INVOCATION
Dr. Lexi Elizabeth Shever, OTD Class of 2025
WELCOME
Dr Sharrel Pinto, PhD, Dean College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
HOODING
SCHOOL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Dr Allison Koch, EdD, Dr Teresa Plummer, PhD, and Dr Katy Schmidt, OTD
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
Dr Chris Brown, PhD, Dr Fernando Diggs, PharmD, and Dr Angela Hagan, PhD
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PLEDGE
Dr. Debra Gibbs, EdD
OATH OF A PHARMACIST
Dr Olivia Walter, PharmD, Tennessee Pharmacists’ Association
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AWARDS
Dr. Kelley Kiningham, PhD, Associate Dean of Student Affairs
SCHOOL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AWARDS
Dr. LaRae Murray, OTD
BENEDICTION
Dr.Dexter Boama Annor, Pharmacy Class of 2025
RECESSIONAL
Please join us for a reception in the Fisher Center Lobby immediately following the ceremony
Photography by Joseph Howell
DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CLASS OF 2025
Dr. Sarah Allen ⧫
Dr Grace Apigian⧫
Dr. Sadie Elizabeth Barnes
Dr. Mallory Brooke Doody ⧫
Dr Brooke Gabrielle Gephart ⧫
Dr. Aubrey Greenwall ⧫
Dr. Amy Griffin ⧫
Dr. Katherine Elizabeth Henry ⧫
Dr Kristen Hocklander ⧫
Dr. Megan Hunt
Dr. Ruth Jones ⧫
Dr Emily Anne Kay
Dr. Emilie-Grace King
Dr. Hallie Long ⧫
Dr Allie Hutchinson ⧫
Dr. Samantha A. McCreath
Dr. Caroline McDermott ⧫
Dr. Emily Frances McGuckin ⧫
Dr Lilly Martin
Dr. Paige Meyers
Dr. Olivia Rose Ming ⧫
Dr Lindsay Molloy ⧫
Dr. Audrey Shea Morris
Dr. Chloe Nease ⧫
Dr Chloe Nedds ⧫
Dr. Taylor Nock ⧫
Dr. Mary Nolan
Dr Kelly Nydahl ⧫
Dr. Amanda Parsley
Dr. Alexis Pitman ⧫
Dr. Rylee Elisabeth Rohler ⧫
Dr Chandler Roseen ⧫
Dr. Alexia Rae Scott
Dr. Lexi Elizabeth Shever ⧫
Dr Abigail Grace Smith ⧫
Dr. Elsa Thies ⧫
Dr. Jaimie Thomison ⧫
Dr Samantha Jo Thompson
Dr. Jaryn Toms
Dr. Sarah Tuller
Dr. Mariah Vanaman
Dr Courtney Verhalen
Dr. Sarah Grace Waddell ⧫
Dr. Rebecca Webb
Dr Molli Elizabeth Wilkins ⧫
⧫ denotes Pi Theta Epsilon National Honor society membership
DOCTOR OF PHARMACY CLASS OF 2025
Dr Jakiya Brionne Adams
Dr. Ackram Mohamed Ahmed
Dr Demua Adel Alsaleh ⧫
Dr. Zahra Adel Alzawad
Dr Selena Anderson
Dr. Graham Anglin
Dr Emmanuel Ofosu Anning
Dr Dexter Boama Annor
Dr. Sarah Raghid Ardahji
Dr John Banks
Dr. Emily Danielle Baranowski
Dr Tyler Lee Bell
Dr. Natalie Biddix ⧫
Dr Gabrelle Y Boyd
Dr. Tori Lynn Bradley
Dr Peaches Annetta Brown
Dr. Natalie Aamon Buchan
Dr Ashlyn Nicole Carpenter
Dr. Riley Brooke Copeland
Dr Kanwarpreet S Dhaliwal
Dr. Anna Dnistryan
Dr. Trish Do
Dr Justin Grant Ellis
Dr. Elexis Shanelle Ewing
Dr Nooralhuda Haider Feron
Dr. Zachary Daniel Gilles ⧫
Dr Macie Brooke Gillespie
Dr. Jennifer Gray
Dr Cassidy Lynn Gresham
Dr. Touby Homsombath
Dr Briana Nicole Hunt ⧫
Dr. Dakota James ⧫
Dr Shelby Elizabeth Frances Jones
Dr. Erica Kadria
Dr Kile Chastin Kim ⧫
Dr Sarah Layne ⧫
Dr. Namarek Shakir Mahmoud
Dr Ann Amarachi Mark
Dr. Anna D. McCraw
Dr Paige Johnson Parker ⧫
Dr. Matt Pepito
Dr Isabelle Clare Price
Dr. Chase Reinbolt
Dr Kendra Connell Riley ⧫
Dr. Katlin Elizabeth Riney
Dr Hunter Sampson
Dr. Nikki Smithson
Dr Mackenzie Elizabeth Snyder ⧫
Dr. Jesús Matthew Sosa
Dr. Kayleigh Stevenson
Dr Albany Christian Stewart ⧫
Dr. Jalyn M. Thomas
Dr Hallie Elyse Waggoner
Dr. Paige Lynn Williams
Dr Donald Edward Williams II
Dr. Micah D. Wilson ⧫ denotes Rho Chi Pharmacy International Honor Society membership
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PLEDGE
In the belief that all human beings are unique and have potentials to be realized, I pledge myself to the conscientious and judicial practice of my profession.
I solemnly declare that I will hold and keep inviolate whatever I may learn of the lives of my clients, and be an active advocate for their right to live full and meaningful lives
Seeking to serve and be cognizant of the need to maintain my competence, I will strive to continue my professional growth To this end, that my work may be successful, I will strive for greater knowledge, skill, understanding, and compassion in the discharge of my duties.
It is with dignity and pride that I prepare to join my colleagues in occupational therapy, and pledge to uphold the integrity of our profession, to the greater good of all we serve
OATH OF A PHARMACIST
I promise to devote myself to a lifetime of service to others through the profession of pharmacy. In fulfilling this vow:
I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of suffering my primary concerns.
I will treat all patients with dignity and respect and will not discriminate against any patient
I will apply my knowledge, experience, and skills to the best of my ability to assure optimal outcomes for all patients.
I will respect and protect all personal and health information entrusted to me.
I will accept the responsibility to improve my professional knowledge, expertise, and self-awareness
I will hold myself and my colleagues to the highest principles of our profession’s moral, ethical, and legal conduct.
I will embrace and advocate changes that improve patient care.
I will utilize my knowledge, skills, experiences, and values to prepare the next generation of pharmacists
I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.
Thank You
On behalf of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences community, we extend our sincere appreciation for your enduring support. To our graduates, your commitment, passion, and resilience inspire us daily To the families and friends who have stood by their side, your unwavering support has been a cornerstone of their success. Together, you’ve made our academic community more dynamic and vibrant. We are grateful for you allowing us to be a part of your incredible journey!