Class of 2026
S c h o o l o f O c c u p a t i o n a l
T h e r a p y
Hooding Ceremony
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026 3:00 PM
BELMONT UNIVERSITY MCAFEE CONCERT HALL
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Ceremony Program
PROCESSIONAL
INVOCATION
Kyzer Pizarro, MSOT Class of 2026
WELCOME
Dr Sharrel Pinto, PhD, Dean College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
HOODING
MASTEROFOCCUPATIONALTHERAPY
Dr.MissyBryan,OTD,Dr.LaRaeMurray,OTD,andDr.SandyStevens,PhD
POSTPROFESSIONALDOCTOROFOCCUPATIONALTHERAPY
DrEliciaCruz,PhD,DrElenaEspiritu,PhD,andDrTamaraLemmonds,EdD
MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AWARDS
Dr Allison Koch, EdD
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PLEDGE
Dr. Camille Turner, EdD
BENEDICTION
Dr Kaylee Cook, PPOTD Class of 2026
RECESSIONAL
Photography by Joseph Howell
MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CLASS OF 2026
Austin Armstrong ⧫
Krystyn Lambert Arnold ⧫
Mckenzie Harper Ballantyne ⧫
Sierra Bishop
Ronni Brands
Riley Brough ⧫
Kimberly Cassidy ⧫
Dana Connery ⧫
Jessica Duncan
Katherine R. Elliston ⧫
Orlandrea T. C. Embry
Kendis Barangan Farol
Rachel Foley ⧫
Alyssa Katelin Fowler
Karli Rose Gardner ⧫
Alexis Dawn Hanes
Elizabeth Hill ⧫
Darlene Hinojosa
Andi Hurd ⧫
Madison Key ⧫
Abigail Deon Koeneman
Daniel Lockley
Emily Meganck
Jaycee Tate Biffle Mitchell
Holli Ard McKay
Makayla Needham ⧫
Kailey Perry
Jonathan Paul Petty
Kyzer Pizarro
Michael Segerson ⧫
Amber Victoria Smith
Candace Stewart
Misty Tipton
Michelle Vango
Alexandria Webb
Emma Faith Wilson
Tessa Ray Winn
Alexis York
POST PROFESSIONAL DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
CLASS OF 2026
Dr. Kaylee Cook
Dr. Siobhan Decker
Dr. Kae Lynn Hoyt
Dr. Vans Sandro Marhone
Dr. Morgan Shobe
Dr. Zoe Tanner
Dr. Jessica Faith Yang
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PLEDGE
I recognize the sacred worth and dignity of every person I encounter.
With a compassionate heart, I pledge to serve others wholeheartedly, offering care, hope, and encouragement to those in need
I will honor the trust placed in me, keeping in confidence the stories and experiences shared by those I serve.
I will continue to grow in knowledge, skill, and understanding, so that I may serve with excellence in every opportunity before me.
Through the practice of occupational therapy, I will use the power of everyday activities to promote healing, wellness, and joy in living.
I will stand for justice and truth, remain open to learning from others, and commit myself to a lifetime of growth and discovery
I will strive to live and work with integrity, representing the profession of occupational therapy and Belmont University with pride, humility, and respect.
This is my commitment - to serve, to learn, and to lead with compassion.
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!