August 2022 Commencement Program

AUGUST 2022

Commencement

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AUGUST 2022

commencement

Saturday, August 13, 2022 Provo, Utah

commencement activities Conducting Dr. Richard P. Nielsen

Founding University President & Chief Executive Officer

Processional of the Graduates Pomp and Circumstance by Sir Edward Elgar (please stand)

Order of Academic Procession Administration & Board of Trustees Official Guests & Faculty

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College of Health Sciences and Lifelong Learning

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Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences Candidates Doctor of Philosophy in Pediatric Science Candidates Master of Science in Athletic Training Practice Candidates

College of Medical and Professional Sciences

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Doctor of Medical Science Candidates Master of Physician Assistant Studies Candidates Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Candidates Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Candidates Master of Science in School Counseling Candidates

College of Nursing

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Doctor of Nursing Practice Candidates Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Candidates Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate Candidates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Candidates

College of Rehabilitation Sciences

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Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology Candidates Doctor of Occupational Therapy Candidates Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy - Pediatric Science Candidates

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Welcome Dr. Richard P. Nielsen

Posting of the Colors Brigham Young University Air Force ROTC

The National Anthem Colton Purcell Pianist

Invocation & Reflection Dr. Craig Hackett

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences - Athletic Training Candidate

Musical Performance Colton Purcell

Original Arrangement by Colton Purcell

Presentation of Adjunct Faculty Award Dr. Malissa Martin

Acting Provost, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean, College of Health Sciences & Lifelong Learning

Presented to Dr. Trever J. Ball

Adjunct Professor for PhD in Health Science, DMSc, & SLPD

Presentation of Administrator Emeritus Award Dr. Richard P. Nielsen and Dr. Mark Horacek Presented to Dr. Sandra Pennington Administrator Emeritus

Commencement Address Dr. Sandra Pennington

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commencement activities cont.

Hooding Ceremony Dr. Malissa Martin

Conferring of Degrees & Remarks Dr. Michael Skurja, Jr.

University Co-Founder and RMU Board of Trustees Chair

Alumni Welcome Dr. Coleby Clawson

DPT Assistant Professor and Alumni Association Board President

Closing Remarks Dr. Richard P. Nielsen

Recessional of the Graduates (please stand)

Participation in the Commencement Ceremony does not indicate degree completion. Upon degree completion, the Registrar’s Office will post the degree on the academic transcript and graduates will receive an official RMU diploma.

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featured biographies Dr. Trever Ball Adjunct Faculty Award Recipient Dr. Ball instructs courses for RMU related to healthcare delivery, biostatistics interpretation, research methods, and healthcare policy & economics.

Dr. Ball disseminates research that advances value-based healthcare. He is the Director of Clinical Research for Population Health at Northwell Health. Northwell Health is the state of New York’s largest healthcare system and serves the most diverse population of patients in the United States. In this role Dr. Ball directs interdisciplinary research for clinical and cost outcomes of population health management programs, including chronic disease prevention.

Dr. Ball evaluates population healthcare models by both financial and health risks for patients, hospital systems, and payers/insurers. This includes investigating avoidable healthcare costs of unhealthful behaviors such as physical inactivity. He serves on the national Clinical Practice Committee for the Exercise is Medicine® initiative of the American College of Sports Medicine.

Dr. Ball and his wife enjoy time together with their three children running, cycling, and skiing.

Dr. Sandra Pennington Commencement Address Dr. Sandra Pennington has had a forty-seven-year career in diverse roles in clinical and academic healthcare settings. She holds a PhD in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Pennington retired from executive leadership at RMU in 2021, after serving for nearly two decades in various positions, including Program Director, Academic Dean, Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs/Provost, Executive Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Initiatives, Chief of Staff, Office of the President, and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, College of Optometry. Prior to joining RMU, she served for 18 years at Berea College (Kentucky) where she held an Endowed Chair in Nursing position and was granted a Professor Emeritus title on her retirement.

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Dr. Pennington has been a long-standing principal co-author for the acclaimed nursing pharmacology text, Abrams’ Clinical Drug Therapy, has published in peer-reviewed journals, and has written multiple books and book chapters. In addition, Dr. Pennington has extensive experience as an expert nursing witness in malpractice cases. With her interest in patient safety and medical error, she participated as a Salzburg (Austria) seminar fellow as a Mellon Grant recipient.

Dr. Pennington has focused her passion and expertise on efforts related to institutional accreditation, assessment, governance, and strategic planning and has spent much of her distinguished career on facilitating greater institutional efficiency through broad use of data. Dr. Pennington currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees at Neumont College (Utah) and has been on the Physical Therapy Panel of the Commission on Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) since 2017. She has served as a peer evaluator for the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities since 2014.

Dr. Pennington lives in Florida and finds joy in discovering new adventures with her daughter, Jennifer, and her granddaughter, Liliana.

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meaning of regalia Significance of the Hood The hooding portion of the Commencement ceremony dates back to the 12th and 13th centuries and signifies special recognition of master’s and doctoral degree candidates.

Faculty members place the hood over the heads of the graduates, recognizing their success in completing the program and symbolically welcoming them as fellow scholars.

The hood identifies the owner’s academic institution, degree, and field of study through the length and the colors of the lining and binding. Each graduate’s field of study is designated by its corresponding color as listed below.

Apricot • Doctor of Nursing Practice • Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner

Maize

Dark Blue

• Doctor of Physical Therapy • Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy - Pediatric Science

• Doctor of Philosophy

Golden Yellow

• Doctor of Science

• Master of Science in Athletic Training Practice

Peacock/Teal

Silver

Kelly Green

• Doctor of Medical Science • Master of Physician Assistant Studies

• Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology • Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Light Blue

Slate Blue

• Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling • Master of Science in School Counseling

Other Regalia Apricot Stole

• Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate • Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Light Blue Stole

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate • School Counseling Certificate

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Military Veterans Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions would like to recognize our graduates who are veterans. As members of the military, these students have demonstrated their commitment to the RMU core values of collaboration, authenticity, trustworthiness, inclusiveness, and service, especially that of selfless service. In addition to what these graduates will do as health professionals, they have already given service to our nation, our state, and our community. Military veterans received a commemorative red, white, and blue cord to be worn at this commencement ceremony, signifying the University’s gratitude for their service and sacrifice.

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college of health sciences and lifelong learning Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences Athletic Training

Sabrina Mae Deans

Christine Dara Reyes

The Usage of Active Video Games as a Tool for Therapeutic Interventions Among Certified Athletic Trainers Practicing in a Clinical Setting.

Mechanisms of Persistence in Students Enrolled in Professional Master’s Athletic Training Programs.

(Oakland, CA)

(Manchester, NH)

Victoria Colleen Elia

Health Promotion & Wellness

(Taunton, MA)

The Validity and Reliability of the Titan 1+ 10 Hz Global Positioning System for Assessing Measures of Athletic Movement.

Kim Barber Foss (Atlanta,GA)

An Epidemiological Study of Youth Flag Football Injuries.

Kayle Skorupski (Tucson, AZ)

Impact of Yoga on Undergraduate Freshman Resilience and Academic Persistence.

Human & Sport Performance

Dyana Lee Bullinger (Colorado Springs, CO)

Alan David Freedman (Grosse Pointe Park, MI)

Injuries Sustained to Elite Fencers: An Epidemiological Inquiry.

Effects of Two Breath Interventions on Heart Rate and Blood Lactate In-Between and After High-Intensity Exercise.

Nicholas E. Dinan (Omaha, NE)

Craig M. Hackett (Safford, AZ)

Challenges and Coping Strategies of Athletic Training Students in an Immersive Clinical Experience.

Effect of Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation Timing on Resistance Training Adaptations.

Kelly Erin Ottie (Mars Hill, NC)

Cervical Spine Range of Motion Pre-and-Post Concussion.

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# Class Leadership

Doctor of Philosophy in Pediatric Science Laura Elizabeth Case (Carrboro, NC)

Gait Characteristics in Children with Pompe Disease.

Master of Science in Athletic Training Practice Zuzanna Maciejewska (Orlando, FL)

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college of medical and professional sciences Doctor of Medical Science Healthcare Leadership & Administration

Mark A. Cannon 

Cassidy Annell Lawrence

Psychiatry

David Adewale Adebayo (Upper Marlboro, MD)

(Franklin, VA)

Marina Atilano

Christopher Michael Nelson

Thomas S. Bean

Olapeju Adetayo Popoola

(St. George, UT)

(Shallotte, NC)

Julie Ann Thomas

Lance Beahm 

Stephanie Leigh Pope Brooks

(Reno, NV)

(San Antonio, TX)

(Asheville, NC)

Amber Michelle Teigen

Hayley K. Knostman

(Yorktown, VA)

Frank C. Patrick

(Winston-Salem, NC) Healthcare Professions Education

(Little Rock, AR)

(Fairfield, CA)

(Wallsburg, UT)

Melissa M. Wendt (Stevens Point, WI)

(Durham, NC)

Master of Physician Assistant Studies Lea Dominique M. Abadies (Chino Hills, CA)

Brittany Jane Adkins (Fort Collins, CO)

Kevin Mark Anderson (Layton, UT)

Elizabeth Lyn Ashby (Atherton, CA)

Paul Michael Bezas (Twin Falls, ID)

Devri Burnell

(Idaho Falls, ID)

Sofia Cortopassi # (Davis, CA)

Diana Ann Cullati #

Maggie Johnston

Tyler Davis

Brooke Jorgensen

Kamryn Dean

Tress Sophia Keogh

Cody John Eaves

Chad Luke

Bryan Fletcher

Tim Lund

Alec Grebe #

Kirra McKell Mandel

Jade Jaques

Chandra Louise Marsh

(Santa Maria, CA)

(Salt Lake City, UT)

(Marana, AZ)

(Charlotte, NC)

(Provo, UT)

(Layton, UT)

(Heber City, UT)

(Vineyard, UT)

(West Jordan, UT)

(Draper, UT)

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(Elkhart, IN)

(Salt Lake City, UT)

(Spokane, WA)

 Veteran

(Grand Rapids, MI)

# Class Leadership

Madisen McKell

Skylar J. Rackham #

Christopher Turnbull #

Jacqueline Mooney #

Katie Ridge McKinnon

Morgan Unga

Katherine Anne Morse

Stephanie Vranes Ringwood Ney

Samantha Vogel

(Orem, UT)

(Fishers, IN)

(Highland, UT)

(Saratoga Springs, UT) (Yucaipa, CA)

Melanie Nelson

(Sandy, UT)

Jared Troy Nielsen

(Springville, UT)

Natalie Sorensen Obeng #

(Kansas City, MO)

Lauren Olson

(Orem, UT)

Katelyn Perry

(Battle Creek, MI)

Albert (AJ) Pope

(Spanish Fork, UT)

Elizabeth Putti #

(Orem, UT)

(Salt Lake City, UT) (North Salt Lake, UT) (Omaha, NE) (Mesa, AZ)

(Provo, UT) (Orem, UT)

(Commerce Charter Township, MI)

Nathan S. Sanborn Carina Schnieders # Cameron Searle

(Orem, UT)

(South Ogden, UT) (Orem, UT)

Michael Vogt (Orem, UT)

Bailey Wilson (Seattle, WA)

Brian Wood

(Granite Bay, CA)

Maria Yi

Tori Steely #

(Vineyard, UT)

Kevin Stein

Amanda Takke # Steven Tebbs

(Cedar Hills, UT)

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Andrea Adeboyejo

James Divine #

Amy Gwynn

Amy Bates #

Claire Draghi

Jackelyn Hamlin

Alexia Carrillo Sanchez

Julia Duggan

Sadie Hoverter

Jalyn RaShay Cosby #

Stephanie French

Meghan Hubenya

Allyson L. Cowdell #

Camila González De Paz #

Erin Huber

Russell deJesus

Amanda Goodner

Aya F. Khalil

(Katy, TX)

(Staunton, VA) (Livermore, CA) (Jackson, OH) (Orange, CA)

(Calamba, Laguna)

(Huntington Beach, CA) (Santa Barbara, CA) (Plano, TX)

(Evans, CO)

(Vashon Island, WA)

(Orem, UT)

(Richardson, TX)

(South Jordan, UT)

 Veteran

(Bountiful, UT)

(Albany, OR)

(Layton, UT) (Seattle, WA)

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Katie Lynn Klein

Samantha Mottola

Summer Stegelvik #

Veronica Lima

Monica Muhlestein

Kirstee K. Trees

Breckan McCormick

Veronica Grace Nata

Ekaette Udoh

Kalista McMullin #

Sahara M. Skagen #

Darcy Paola ValadezRamos #

Sarah Meeks

Ashlee Spindler #

(Fountain Hills, AZ) (Miami, FL)

(Tempe, AZ)

(Taylorsville, UT)

(Alexandria, MN)

(Santa Clara, UT)

(Violet, LA)

(Tannersville, PA) (Nibley, UT)

(Mesa, AZ)

(Orem, UT)

(Riverton, WY) (Houston, TX)

(Brownsville, TX)

Katherine Wolf # (Jesup, GA)

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Katelynn Mortensen Blanchard (South Jordan, UT)

Jennifer Bryant

Ashley Trujillo Heaton

Donna Pope

Darla Kemmethmueller Jones

Emma Marie Sanfilippo

(South Jordan, UT)

(Sandy, UT)

(Murray, UT)

Brittney Nicole Pasquale Hansen

Lori A. Mortensen

(Sandy, UT)

(Midvale, UT)

Nathan Spencer (Provo, UT)

(Eden, UT)

(Eagle Mountain, UT)

Master of Science in School Counseling Megan Harmon Daniels (Nephi, UT)

Megan Larson

(Salt Lake City, UT)

Alicia Beduya Kelly (Salt Lake City, UT)

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# Class Leadership

Ashley Trujillo Heaton (South Jordan, UT)

college of nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Shaynie Lentz (Syracuse, UT)

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Kennedie Boehm

Ayano Itoh

Lori Lynne Bowser

Kristen Kohlbrand

(Salt Lake City, UT) (Provo, UT)

(Los Angeles, CA) (Newcastle, WY)

Melissa Guest

Zachary Krush

Michon Higginson

Jordan Ray Rentmeister

(Lehi, UT)

Christopher Michael Rood (Farmington UT)

Mariah Strate

(Hamburg, MN)

(Salt Lake City, UT)

(St. George, UT)

(Roy, UT)

Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate Kristin Kohlbrand (Newscastle, WY)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Omorogiuwa Maureen Adeneye (Lancaster, CA)

Chavonda Michele Briggs (Dallas, TX)

Nkem Egudia

(Baltimore, MD)

Cherika L. Fields

Yvonne Tambe Ebot

Valentina Ira

Esther Thomas

Jacqueline Mbaabe

Edna Valderrama

(Oklahoma City, OK) (Los Angeles, CA) (Mansfield, TX)

(Chandler, AZ)

(Boynton Beach, FL) (Las Vegas, NV)

Mercy Wanjiku Mugo (Trussville, AL)

 Veteran

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college of rehabilitation sciences Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology Cherina L. BreedWilliams

Michiel Peart

Sheri Thompson-Henry

Viola Irene Perrigo

Maureen Webb

Doreen Annice Randone

Kimberly Wood

Jennifer Danice Roberts

Theresa J. Yao

Adrienne Rock

Lisa Marie Yoder

(Lebanon, TN)

(Riverbank, CA)

(Saverton, MO)

Brittany Benton-Vitz (Honesdale, PA)

(Marlboro, NJ)

Hannah Caron (Cary, NC)

Kristin Charisse Dolan (Melbourne, FL)

Carmen Seitan Garcia (Fort Worth, TX)

(McDonough, GA) (Buckley, WA)

Danielle Gaff

Tasanyia K. SebroCalderon

(South Bend, IN)

(Brooklyn, NY)

Janette Johnson-Walker

Christine A. Stevens

(Danbury, CT)

(San Diego, CA)

(Mount Vernon, NY) (Temecula, CA)

(San Leandro, CA) (Parkersburg, IA)

(La Verne, CA)

Doctor of Occupational Therapy Advanced Practice

Gaurisha Chauhan

Robin Hamker

Alex Miranda

Melissa Fernandez

LaKisha LaTonya Leonard

Tiffany Joy Roby

(Folsom, CA) (Miami, FL)

(Rocky River, OH) (Atlanta, GA)

(Atlanta, GA)

(Longmont, CO)

Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy - Pediatric Science Cameron L. Gray (McKinney, TX)

Neonatology Fellowship Lindsey, Woolsey (Newport, KY)

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colleges and program leadership College of Health Sciences and Lifelong Learning Health Promotion & Wellness Mary Shotwell

Master of Science in Health Science (MSHS)

EdD, ATC

PhD, OT/L, FAOTA

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences (PhD)

Healthcare Leadership & Administration Jennifer Austin

Program Director Darrin Smith

College Dean

Malissa Martin

Program Director Jennifer Austin

PhD, LAT, ATC, GTS

PhD, LAT, ATC, GTS

Program Assistant Jane Ewoniuk DSc, MOT, OTR/L CHWC

Sr. Faculty and Associate Director of the Office of Research & Sponsored Projects Thomas Cappaert

Healthcare Professions Education Jennifer Austin PhD, LAT, ATC, GTS

Human & Sport Performance Mike Miller PhD, EdD, ATC, CSCS

Neurologic Rehabilitation Kristen Johnson

PhD, ATC, CSCS

PT, EdD, MS, NCS

Sr. Instructor and Director, Human Research Protection Program Darcy Hammar

Pediatric Science Jane K. Sweeney

CIM

Concentration Track Directors

PT, MS, PhD, PCS, FAPTA

Master of Science in Athletic Training Practice (MSATP)

Program Director Michele Monaco

Athletic Training Malissa Martin

DSc, ATC

EdD, ATC

PhD, LAT, ATC, PES

Concentration Track Directors Functional Nutrition Denise Pickett-Bernard PhD, RDN, LDN, IFMCP, IFNCP

Health & Wellness Coaching Erin Faraclas PT, DPT, MSCS, NBC-HWC

Healthcare Administration Darrin Smith PhD, LAT, ATC, PES

Healthcare Professions Education Darrin Smith PhD, LAT, ATC, PES

Rehabilitative Science Darrin Smith PhD, LAT, ATC, PES

Sports Performance Darrin Smith PhD, LAT, ATC, PES

College of Medical and Professional Sciences College Dean

TBA Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)

Program Director Bartley Rust DHSc, PA-C

Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)

Program Director & Department Chair Tyler Sommer

Master of Science in Medical Speech-Language Pathology (MS MedSLP)

Program Director Linda J. Spencer PhD, CCC-SLP

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MHC)

Program Director Verl T. Pope EdD, LPC, CMHC, NCC, CCMHC, ASC

MPAS, PA-C

Master of Science in School Counseling (SC)

Program Director Verl T. Pope EdD, LPC, CMHC, NCC, CCMHC, ASC

Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MHCC)

Program Director Verl T. Pope EdD, LPC, CMHC, NCC, CCMHC, ASC

Certificate in School Counseling (SCC)

Program Director Verl T. Pope EdD, LPC, CMHC, NCC, CCMHC, ASC

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College of Nursing College Dean

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Kelly Conway

Program Director Kevin Ballard

DNP, CNS

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty (DNP/FNP)

Program Director Kevin Ballard

DNP, FNP, FAANP

Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate (ENPC)

Program Director Kristina Davis

DNP, FNP, FAANP

ENP-C, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (FNPC)

Program Director Kevin Ballard DNP, FNP, FAANP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate (PMHNPC)

Program Director Allyce Jones DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, APRN, NCMP, PMH-C

College of Rehabilitation Sciences College Dean

Jeff Lau

Assistive Technology Lynn Gitlow

PT, DPT, PhD, CMPT

PhD, OTR/L, ATP, FAOTA

Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD)

Advanced Practice Ellen Hudgins

Program Director Sandra Shigetomi-Toyama ClinScD, CCC-SLP

Assistant Program Director Courtney V. Moore ClinScD, CCC-SLP

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Program Director Matt P. Malcolm PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Assistant to the Program Jane Ewoniuk DSc, MOT, OTR/L, NBC-HWC

Concentration Track Directors Aging Bryan Gee

OTD, OTR/L, ITOT

Education Raegan Furman MOTR/L

Hand Therapy Kimberly Masker OTD, OTR/L, CHT

Health & Wellness Jane Ewoniuk

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Program Director Steven G. Wilkinson PT, PhD

Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy - Pediatric Science (tDPT-Peds)

Program Director Jane K. Sweeney PT, MS, PhD, PCS, FAPTA

Neonatology Fellowship

Program Director Jane K. Sweeney PT, MS, PhD, PCS, FAPTA

DSc, MOT, OTR/L, NBC-HWC

Leadership Ellen Hudgins OTD, OTR/L, ITOT

Pediatrics Bryan Gee PhD, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, CLA

PhD, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, CLA

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official guests & faculty Jonathan Baird

Kristen Ipson

Cecile Pryor

DMSc, PA-C, ATC PA Principal Faculty

MS, CCC-SLP MS MedSLP Clinical Educator

MPH PA Principle Faculty

Amber Collins

Jennifer Johnson

Ken Roach

MEd PA Director of Clinical Education

Sandra Combs PhD, CCC-SLP SLPD SLPD Program Capstone Coordinator and Associate Professor

Priscilla Danielson PhD, CCCSLP, ATACP MS MedSLP Assistant Professor

Brad Doll MPAS, PA-C PA Principal Faculty

Kristin Erskine EdD, LCMHC, NCC, MAC, SAP Counseling Assistant Professor

DMSc, MPAS, MBA, PA-C, CHSE PA Director of Simulation Education and Assistant Professor

EdD, LCMHC Counseling Assistant Professor

Kevin Knutson

MPH, MCHES, MBC-HWC Director, Office of Institutional Equity

MEd, CMHC, NCC Counseling Clinical Director and Assistant Professor

Kimberly Lloyd OTD, OTR/L OTD Adjunct Professor

Laura McClary DHSc, PA-C DMSc Professor

Tim McCreary

Ray Rodriguez

Phil Sechtem PhD, CCC-SLP MS MedSLP Associate Professor

Lauren Stanford DMSc, PA-C PA Director of Didactic Education and Assistant Professor

Tim Stockdale

DMSc, MMS, PA-C, CAQ-PSY DMSc Psychiatry Track Director

SLPD, CCC-SLP MS MedSLP Clinical Supervisor and Assistant Professor

DHSc, MPA, NBC-HWC DMSc Associate Professor and Principal Faculty

Bryan Nelson

ElBea Stonier

Richard Honey

Jennifer Orchard

J. Mace Hamblin

OTD, OTR/L, ATP OTD Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

MMS, PA-C PA Principal Faculty

MS, CCC-SLP MS MedSLP Assistant Clinical Professor

MPA, JD PA Assistant Director of Clinical Education

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board of trustees Dr. Jessica D. Egbert

Dr. Susan Lucht

Dr. Leah I. Fullman

Dr. Gregory D. Myer

Vice Chair

Dr. Sunnie Giles

Dr. Paula Sammarone Turocy

Mr. Paul Burgon

Dr. Michael Skurja, Jr. Chair

Dr. Rogan L. Taylor

Dr. Mary Jane Harris

Dr. Mimi Secor

Treasurer

Mr. Mike Held

Mr. David Williams

Ms. Mary K. Glendening

Mr. Ryan Helon

Dr. Richard P. Nielsen

Secretary

Mr. D. Brent Israelsen

Ex Officio

university administration & officers Dr. Richard P. Nielsen

Mr. Richard Peterson

Dr. Mark J. Horacek

Mr. Stephen L. Whyte

Founding University President & Chief Executive Officer Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs & Provost

Mr. Jeffrey B. Bate

Executive Vice President of Finance

Dr. Cameron K. Martin

Vice President of Operations and Chief of Staff

Dr. Malissa Martin

Vice Provost of Academic Affairs and Dean, College of Health Sciences & Lifelong Learning

Vice President of Academic Administration Vice President of Communications, Marketing, & Enrollment

Dr. Michelle L. Webb

Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness

Mr. David Payne

Vice President of Technology and Chief Information Officer

Ms. Lori Sisk

Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs

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Dr. Kelly Conway

Dean, College of Nursing

Dr. Adam Hickenbotham Dean, College of Optometry

Dr. Jeff Lau

Dean, College of Rehabilitation Sciences

TBA

Dean, College of Medical & Professional Sciences

Mr. Nick Starr

Sr. Director of Human Resources

Ms. Tanya Snelson

Executive Assistant to the President & Board of Trustees

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welcome to the alumni association On behalf of the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Alumni Association, we congratulate you on graduating from RMU and officially welcome you as a new member of the Alumni Association! As you now embark on the next phase of your life, know that you are part of an incredible network of more than 3,000 healthcare professionals who are alumni of Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.

As a graduate, you have access to the following: • 15% off tuition discount on a future certificate or program • Exclusive alumni events • Library resources and research databases • ORSP guidebook for getting published We encourage you to get involved, be informed, and stay connected as alumni.

To learn more, visit rm.edu/alumni.

Congratulations, graduates!

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