December 2023 Commencement Program

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Friday, December 15, 2023 Provo, Utah

message from the president Dear Graduates, Congratulations on this momentous occasion! Today, we celebrate your outstanding achievements and the significant steps you are about to take in your careers. We also recognize and congratulate those who supported you along your educational journey — spouses and children, family and friends, faculty, and mentors. The entire university has confidence in you as you move forward, making a positive impact on the healthcare world and in your communities.

Thank you for choosing to study at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU). Our entire university community of faculty and staff have felt it an honor to be with you. Your research, lab work, classroom instructions, advisement, and campus activities have been guided by outstanding faculty and staff within state-of-the-art facilities to help you accomplish your dreams. It has been a privilege for all of us to be a part of your educational journey as we unitedly strive to improve the human condition.

As you continue your professional and personal goals, we want you to stay connected with RMU. You will always be an honored and critical part of the RMU Alumni Association. Please continue to stay involved with RMU through the Alumni Association by mentoring students and by sharing your stories of impact, specifically, how your efforts to love and lift those in need have helped improve the human condition, one patient at a time.

Congratulations again, and may your future endeavors be filled with success and fulfillment!

Sincerely,

Dr. Cameron K. Martin University President & CEO

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commencement activities Conducting Dr. Cameron K. Martin

University President & CEO

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

Order of Academic Procession Administration & Board of Trustees pg. 26 Faculty & Official Guests pg. 25 College of Health Sciences pg. 12 Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences Candidates Master of Science in Athletic Training Practice Candidates Master of Science in Health Science Candidates Doctor of Nursing Practice Candidates Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner Candidates Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Candidates Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner and Emergency Nurse Practioner Candidates Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Candidates Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate Candidates Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Candidates Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Candidates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Candidates Doctor of Medical Science Candidates Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Candidates Master of Science in School Counseling Candidates Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate Candidates

College of Rehabilitation Sciences pg. 17 Doctor of Occupational Therapy Candidates Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology Candidates Doctor of Physical Therapy Candidates Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy, Pediatric Science Candidates DECEMBER 15, 2023 | 3

Posting of the Colors Brigham Young University ROTC

The National Anthem Ms. Sasha Haydn Musical Performer

Invocation & Reflection Dr. Yesenia Campos

Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology Graduate

President’s Welcome Dr. Cameron K. Martin

Special Musical Number Ms. Sasha Haydn “The Climb”

Presentation of Faculty Teaching Awards Presented by Dr. Malissa Martin

Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs & Provost

Rising Star Teaching Award Recipient Dr. Kelsey Campbell Hopkinson DPT Assistant Professor

Presentation of Alumni Awards Presented by Dr. Malissa Martin Outstanding Alumni Award Recipient Dr. Leah I. Fullman

Doctor of Clinical Science in Speech-Language Pathology Alumna

Early Career Alumni Award Recipient Dr. Tim Hughes Doctor of Physical Therapy Alumnus

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Commencement Address Mr. Bill Hulterstrom

President & CEO of United Way of Utah County

Meaning of Regalia Dr. Malissa Martin

Reading of Names and Degrees Mr. Ray Rodriguez

Senior Director, Office of Institutional Equity

Presentation of Candidates for Degrees Dr. Malissa Martin

Conferring of Degrees Dr. Michael Skurja, Jr.

University Co-Founder and RMU Board of Trustees Chair

Alumni Welcome Video Dr. Glory Dioh-Esona

Alumni Association Board President, DNP/FNP Alumna

Ceremony Conclusion Dr. Cameron K. Martin

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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commencement 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 • Doctor of Philosophy • Master of Science in Nursing

Dark Blue

• Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences

Golden Yellow

• Doctor of Science • Master of Science in Health Science

Kelly Green

• Doctor of Medical Science • Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Light Blue

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

Light Blue (cont.)

• Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling • Master of Science in Marriage, Couples & Family Counseling • Master of Science in School Counseling

Maize

• Master of Science in Athletic Training Practice

Peacock/Teal

• Doctor of Physical Therapy

Silver

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

Slate Blue

Other Regalia Apricot Stole

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

Light Blue Stole

• Addictions Counseling Certificate • Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate • Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Certificate • Marriage, Couples & Family 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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featured biographies Bill Hulterstrom President & CEO of United Way of Utah County Commencement Address Bill Hulterstrom is the president and CEO of United Way of Utah County and has been working to improve communities for more than 40 years. He also teaches nonprofit management in the Romney Institute of Public Management.

Over the years, Bill has distinguished himself as a recognized leader and trainer in the areas of volunteering, board governance, nonprofit leadership, technological innovation, and community building.

During his tenure at United Way, he led the creation of several initiatives to address local needs, including the medical needs of low-income populations, literacy rates in young students, and youth anxiety and depression. He has conducted hundreds of workshops and trained or consulted with thousands of individuals in over 35 states and in Canada and Ghana. Bill is the recipient of an honorary doctorate degree from Utah Valley University and the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Pillar of the Valley award.

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Kelsey Campbell Hopkinson, PT, DPT, GCS DPT Assistant Professor Rising Star Teaching Award Recipient Dr. Kelsey Campbell Hopkinson has been with RMU since 2020 and is an assistant professor in the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, where she instructs in courses relating to cardiovascular and pulmonary PT, ethics and physical therapy practice, and professionalism in patient management.

Dr. Hopkinson graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Movement Science and is an alumna of RMU, where she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2017.

Dr. Hopkinson has contributed to the growth and development of the Physical Therapy Department through her work on the Inter-Professional Education (IPE) committee and in the Parkinson’s Wellness Program. She is board certified in Geriatrics and completed the HPE Teaching Certificate to advance her knowledge about current and best practices in higher education. She consistently demonstrates her desire to continue growing and learning as an educator.

A faculty nominator stated, “Dr. Hopkinson offers students the opportunity to spend the day with her as a clinician in a skilled nursing facility and an acute care hospital.

This wonderful opportunity allows students to see the setting and receive mentorship on all aspects of being a PT, from chart review to patient management to documentation.

This experience helps students feel more comfortable before they leave for their clinical rotations.”

Leah I. Fullman, MBA, ScD, CCC-SLP ClinScD-SLP Alumna, Board of Trustee Outstanding Alumni Award Recipient Leah I. Fullman is a graduate of RMU’s Doctor of Clinical Science in Speech-Language Pathology (ClinScD-SLP) program. Dr. Fullman also serves on RMU’s Board of Trustees, using her experience in administration, accreditation, and assessment to serve and help provide oversight to University operations.

In her current leadership position, she’s developing a speech-language pathology school and a College of Health Sciences at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Previously, Dr. Fullman was the Founding Dean of the College of Health Sciences at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama. For seven years at Faulkner, she guided the strategic planning and development DECEMBER 15, 2023 | 9

of six health science programs and oversaw the construction of an 85,000-square-foot Health Science Center.

Clinically, Dr. Fullman worked for medical centers, private clinics, school districts, and skilled nursing facilities. She served a diverse caseload — from NICU infants to geriatrics.

She has shepherded regional and specialty accreditation processes, managed financial planning, acquired grants, and acted as a legal consultant. Dr. Fullman has published and presented widely on topics pertaining to her clinical specialties.

Along with a doctoral degree from RMU, Dr. Fullman earned a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies at California State University, Fullerton; a Master of Science in Communication Disorders and Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale; and a Master of Business Administration at Faulkner University.

Tim Hughes, PT, DPT, GCS DPT Alumnus Early Career Alumni Award Recipient Tim Hughes is the owner and CEO of Elevate Physical Therapy clinics in Southern Utah. Dr. Hughes graduated from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) in 2019 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. He earned dry-needling certification through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy.

Dr. Hughes’ post-graduate clinical experience began as a staff physical therapist at the Uintah Basin Medical Center in Roosevelt, Utah, for two years. Following that, he opened and grew his Cedar City, Utah, clinic to three therapists and expanded to a second location in St. George. In his clinics, Dr. Hughes emphasizes providing high-quality, one-on-one work with patients along with providing an improved quality of life for clinicians.

In addition to improving lives through his physical therapy practice, Dr. Hughes is a devoted family man. He and his wife, Stephanie, are proud parents of five young daughters. They live in Parowan, Utah.

While earning a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science at Southern Utah University, Dr. Hughes was Magna Cum Laude and qualified for the Dean’s List in 201516. He was a three-sport athlete at Escalante High and played collegiate basketball at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah.

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college of health sciences Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences Athletic Training

Healthcare Professions Education

Charles Henry Greene III

Stacia Hall Thompson

Can Functional Performance Tests for Core Muscular Endurance Identify Female Collegiate Level Athletes at Risk for Injury: A Reliability and Epidemiological Study

Perceptions of Physical Therapy Student Learning During Interactions with Real Patients in Didactic Curriculum: A Mixed-Methods Investigation

Health Promotion & Wellness

K. Michelle Singleton

(Lumberton, NC)

(McLouth, KS)

Cenell R. Boch

Human & Sport Performance (Conway, SC)

(Bremen, OH)

Investigating the Impact of Mindfulness Meditation on Stress Reduction of Nursing Healthcare Professionals in the Midwest

The Effects of a Sports Nutrition Education Intervention on Sports Nutrition Knowledge, Dietary Behavior, and Self-Efficacy in Collegiate Club-Sport Athletes

Dawn-Marie Ickes

Integrated Health Sciences

(Los Angeles, CA)

Self-Compassion’s Role in Resilience, Coping, and Burnout Mitigation Amongst Doctor of Physical Therapy Students

Mahlon K. Stewart (New York City, NY)

Carmen White (Yonkers, NY)

School-based Speech-Language Pathologists’ Perceptions of Factors Associated with Job Satisfaction and Work Performance

Aging-in-Community in New York City: Explaining Quality of Life in a Unique Environment

Master of Science in Athletic Training Practice Mariah Dawe Johnson (Spanish Fork, UT)

Master of Science in Health Science Health Promotion & Wellness

Cassie Rey Heller (Portland, OR)

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# Class Leadership

Doctor of Nursing Practice Clinical Leadership

Madé Rose Alder (Herriman, UT)

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner Cloudine Mbong

Michael Jarom Staheli 

(Richmond, TX)

(Eagle Mountain, UT)

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Kyshunda Brown-Conner

Norma Shepherd

(Houston, TX)

(St. George, UT)

Whitney Thompson (Mapleton, UT)

Desirée Amanda Eggett (Orem, UT)

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner and Emergency Nurse Practitioner Jacklyn Baker

Kristi Gayle Hammersley

(Gillette, WY)

(Sundance, WY)

Brittany Lynn Thrall (Gillette, WY)

Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Yared D. Belay

Bright K. Setorglo

(New York City, NY)

(Houston, TX)

Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate Erin Doppelheuer

Michelle Tesser

(Salt Lake City, UT)

(Phoenix, AZ)

 Veteran

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Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Janae Blake Walker (Lehi, UT)

Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Jill Johnson (Pleasant Grove, UT)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Patricia F. Voss

Deborah Denise Byers  (Bethesda, MD)

(Bountiful, UT)

Doctor of Medical Science Advanced Clinical Practice

Psychiatry

Shane M. Kjar

Karen L. Goodale

(Riverton, UT)

(Tryon, NC)

Nicole Alicia Lytle

Healthcare Professions Education

(Bonaire, GA)

Danielle Artascia Salley

Sadé Savage 

(Waldorf, MD)

(Philadelphia, PA)

Rachel Weinzimmer (Grand Junction, CO)

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Valerie Acosta

Josie Giles

Jayne Samantha Jacobs

Amy Easley

Pamela Liliana Gomez

Donna Johnson

(Saratoga Springs, UT) (Saratoga Springs, UT)

Kirsti Fox (Sunset, UT)

(Draper, UT)

(Norwood, CO)

(Chihuahua, Mexico)

Sarah Haycock

(Pleasant Grove, UT)  Veteran

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# Class Leadership

(Logan, UT)

Lori W. Lee

(Saratoga Springs, UT)

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (cont.)

Megan F. Lyman

Makayla Peckham

(Sandy, UT)

(Fountain Green, UT)

Crystal Stewart (South Jordan, UT)

Amy Rex

Rachel Anne Sweet

Heather Morrow

Savannah Robertson (Lehi, UT)

Evan Taylor

(Stansbury Park, UT)

Ashley Neve

Jeffrey Robison

Casey Sean Tomlinson

(Syracuse, UT)

(Fillmore, UT)

Austin Niederhauser

Rachel Titensor Schmidt

Samantha A. Lyons (Eagle Mountain, UT)

(Kaysville, UT)

(Ogden, UT)

(Draper, UT)

(Salt Lake City, UT) (Harrisville, UT)

(Orem, UT)

Master of Science in School Counseling Heather Morrow

(Stansbury Park, UT)

Savannah Robertson

(Saratoga Springs, UT)

Kirsti Fox

Austin Niederhauser

Jeffrey Robison

Amy Easley

(Sunset, UT)

(Kaysville, UT)

Rebecca Marie Hardman

Amanda Ranger

(American Fork, UT)

Megan F. Lyman (Sandy, UT)

(Lehi, UT)

(Fillmore, UT)

(Vineyard, UT)

Casey Sean Tomlinson (Harrisville, UT)

Amy Rex

(Draper, UT)

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate Katie Shelley (Eagle Mountain, UT)

 Veteran

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college of rehabilitation sciences Doctor of Occupational Therapy Advanced Practice

Hand Therapy

Pediatrics

Kathleen Bernadette Galeno

Brian Alan Devan Ware

Ruby Benitez-Mireles

Leadership

Laura Brown

(Franklin Square, NY)

Benjamin L. Krolak (Rochester, MN)

Shawn M. Williams (Peoria, AZ)

(Chicago, IL)

Meredith Eve Charney (Valley Cottage, NY)

Dusty Marcell

(Mission, TX)

(Watkinsville, GA)

Kristen Sipe (Atlanta, GA)

Maria G. Solis

(Issaquah, WA)

(El Paso, TX)

Education

Kelly Sornson

Claire U. Bonde

(Buford, GA)

(Alameda, CA)

Maegann Struble

Lyndsay Fait

(Vernon, NJ)

(Salt Lake City, UT)

Erin Thomas

Taylor Groth

(Lawrenceville, GA)

(Lake City, MN)

Shaunna Kae Johnson (Oakdale, MN)

Jessica Schmidt (Franklin, WI)

Mary Margaret Simpson (Anderson, SC)

Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology Gina L. Beach

Danielle Castle

Daisy Johanna Hernandez

Rocio Cabrera

Dana C. Fritschi

Brittany Christine McKee Horvath

Elizabeth Marie Cameron

Amanda Graves

Yesenia Campos

Kristina Heinle

(Purvis, MS)

(Buford, GA)

(Diamondhead, MS) (Norwalk, CT)

(Golden, CO) (Denver, CO)

(Lubbock, TX)

(Kindred, ND)  Veteran

(Houston, TX)

(Fort Worth, TX)

Kristina Elizabeth Howard-Owens (Ardmore, PA)

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Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (cont.)

Kristin N. Huebner 

Renée Claire Lacourciere

Stephanie Nicole Post

Jennifer Marie Kirsch

Nada Makki-Karnib

Karen Rice

Serena T. Kooh

Wendy Meyer

(Elkton, MD)

(Rosamond, CA)

LaKeya Smith

Maria Laura Kuyuk

Sophie Pike

Teresa Maria Toscano

(North Pole, AK) (Sarver, PA)

(Ridgefield, CT)

(Ivoryton, CT)

(Sydney, Australia)

(Jacksonville, NC)

(Woodstock, GA) (Aston, PA)

(Maywood, NJ) (Queens, NY)

Doctor of Physical Therapy Neal Charles Anderson

Kyle Crawford

Jake Jackson #

Nicholas Anderson

Mac Cruz-Braithwaite

Heather Leigh Johnson

Kayla Ashby #

Nicholas Alan Denson

Grigoriy Kim

Kelsey Lauren Banner

Aaron William Eckhoff #

Rachel Alexandra Kuntz

Tyson Kenton Banner #

Bradley Eldredge

Kaitlin La

Emma G. Blakeley

Garrett Feiereisel #

Katelyn Laaksonen

Aimee Fonger #

Whitney Lerdall #

Ella R. Borgerding

Connor Daniel Fried

Jacob Jeremy Loeber

Philip Joseph Brown

Andrew Jimin Gottfredson

Laurel Anne Losee #

(Saratoga Springs, UT)

(Colorado Springs, CO) (Reno, NV)

(St. George, UT)

(South Weber, UT) (Hope, ME)

Tanner J. Bodine (Flagstaff, AZ)

(Bloomington, MN) (Houston, TX)

Dallin Carroll (Provo, UT)

Jordan Scott Collins (Oroville, CA)

Logan Crabtree

(Shoreline, WA) (Portland, OR)

(Kaysville, UT) (Erie, CO)

(Vineyard, UT)

(Libertyville, IL) (Riverton, UT) (Billings, MT)

(Las Vegas, NV)

(North Richland Hills, TX) (Salt Lake City, UT) (Walnut Creek, CA) (Leesville, SC)

(South Jordan, UT) (Syracuse, UT) (Nampa, ID)

(San Diego, CA)

(Salt Lake City, UT)

Scott Mason

Nathan Edward Hall

(South Jordan, UT)

Austin Hopkins

(Reno, NV)

(Rowlett, TX)

(Morgan, UT)

Taylor Jacob Mathis Thomas P. McNally # (West Dundee, IL)

(Choteau, MT)

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# Class Leadership

Doctor of Physical Therapy (cont.)

Dillon Thomas McQuade

Jacob Proffit

John M. Sims

Jacob Peel

Jacob Richins

Eric Thoreson

Brooke Gilchrist Perrett

Renee Routhier

Chayut Gordon Vongmepunt

Jericho Emile T. Piansay #

Abel Alejandro Sanchez

Chris Pollock 

Stephen Sapienza

(Los Gatos, CA)

(Eagle Mountain, UT) (Gilbert, AZ)

(Mililani, HI)

(Snohomish, WA) (American Fork, UT) (Boise, ID)

(San Jose, CA)

(Panama City Beach, FL) (Salt Lake City, UT)

(Las Vegas, NV)

Matthew Paul Wright (Enoch, UT)

(Draper, UT)

(Cairo, GA)

Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy, Pediatric Science Kathleen M. Hassen-Stack (North Branford, CT)

Mynda J. Miser  (Collinsville, OK)

Alicia Young

(Las Vegas, NV)

Aisha P. Jackson

(District Heights, MD)

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colleges and program leadership College of Health Sciences Interim College Dean

Paul Stoneman PhD, DPT, MSS, OCS, SCS

Department of Health Sciences Assistant Dean Jennifer Austin

Human & Sport Performance Mike Miller

Master of Science in Health Science (MSHS)

PhD, LAT, ATC, GTS

PhD, EdD, ATC, CSCS

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences (PhD)

Integrated Health Sciences (CTD) Jennifer Austin

Program Director Kim Isaac

Program Director Jennifer Austin

PhD, LAT, ATC, GTS

PhD, LAT, ATC, GTS

Neurologic Rehabilitation Kristen Johnson

Concentration Track Directors (CTDs)

PT, EdD, MS, NCS

Athletic Training Malissa Martin EdD, ATC

Health Promotion & Wellness Mary P. Shotwell PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Healthcare Leadership & Administration Jennifer Austin PhD, LAT, ATC, GTS

Healthcare Professions Education Michelle Webb

PhD, AT, LAT

Orthopedic Sports Science Erin M. Miller PhD, LAT, ATC

Pediatric Science Jane K. Sweeney PT, MS, PhD, PCS, FAPTA

Master of Science in Athletic Training Practice (MSATP)

Program Director Jennifer Austin PhD, LAT, ATC, GTS

EdD, OTD, OTR/L

Department of Nursing Interim Department Chair

Janet Noles Phd, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Program Director Janet Noles

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

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)

Program Director Janet Noles

Program Director Janet Noles

Phd, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP

Phd, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP

Phd, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP

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Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner and Emergency Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP/ENP)

Post-Graduate Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate (ENPC)

FNP Program Director Janet Noles

ENP-C, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC

PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP

ENP Program Director Kristina Davis ENP-C, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP/PMHNP)

FNP Program Director Janet Noles PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP

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

ENP Program Director Kristina Davis Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (FNPC)

FNP Program Director Janet Noles PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP

Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner and Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate (FNPC/ENPC)

FNP Program Director Janet Noles PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP

Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate (FNPC/PMHNPC)

FNP Program Director Janet Noles PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP

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

Post-Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate (PMHNPC)

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

ENP Program Director Kristina Davis ENP-C, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC

Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN-PMHNP)

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

Department of Physician Assistant Studies Department Chair

Tyler Sommer MPAS, PA-C

Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)

Program Director Bartley Rust DHSc, PA-C

Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)

Director of Clinical Education Amber Collins

Program Director Tyler Sommer

MEd

MPAS, PA-C

Director of Didactic Education Lauren Stanford

Director of Program Operations Cecile Pryor MPH

DMSc, MPAS, PA-C

Department of Professional Counseling Department Chair

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

Program Director (for all listed programs) Verl T. Pope EdD, LPC, CMHC, NCC, CCMHC, ASC

Master of Science in Addictions Counseling (MSCo-AC) Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSCo-MHC) Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (MSCo-CRC)

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Master of Science in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling (MSCo-MCFC) Master of Science in School Counseling (MSCo-SC) Certificate in Addictions Counseling (CERT-AC)

Department of Professional Counseling (cont.)

Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CERT-MHC) Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (CERT-CRC)

Certificate in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling (CERT-MCFC)

Certificate in School Counseling (CERT-SC)

College of Optometry Doctor of Optometry (OD) College Dean

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs

Adam Hickenbotham

Donnie C. Akers

Court Wilkins

OD

OD, MHS, FAAO

OD, MPH, PhD

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College of Rehabilitation Sciences College Dean

Jeff Lau PT, DPT, PhD, CMPT

Department of Occupational Therapy Department Chair

Bryan Gee

Doctoral Capstone Coordinator Robert Krueger

PhD, OTR/L, BCP

PhD, OTD, OTR/L

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Concentration Track Directors (CTDs)

Program Director Bryan Gee

Advanced Practice Matt P. Malcolm

PhD, OTR/L, BCP

PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (pOTD)

Aging Matt P. Malcolm

Program Director Matt P. Malcolm

PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Assistive Technology Lynn Gitlow

Education Raegan Furman MOTR/L

Hand Therapy Kimberly Masker OTD, OTR/L, CHT

Leadership Ellen Hudgins OTD, OTR/L, ITOT

Pediatrics Latoya Henry OTD, OTR/L

PhD, OTR/L, ATP, FAOTA

Department of Speech-Language Pathology Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD)

Program Director Sandra Shigetomi-Toyama ClinScD, CCC-SLP

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

Concentration Track Director, Healthcare Professions Education Amber Heape

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

CScD, CCC-SLP, FNAP

Program Director Linda J. Spencer

Capstone Coordinator Sandra Combs PhD, CCC-SLP

Assistant Capstone Coordinator Kelly Robinson

PhD, CCC-SLP

Director of Clinical Education Wendy Chase MA, CCC-SLP, CHSE

ClinScD, CCC-SLP

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program Director and Department Chair Steven G. Wilkinson PT, PhD

Assistant Program Directors Joel Tenbrink PT, DPT

Miriam Cortez-Cooper

Assistant Program Director, Interim Michael Bartholomew PT, DPT, PhD

PT, PhD

Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy – Pediatric Science (tDPT-Peds) Program Director Jane K. Sweeney

PT, MS, PhD, PCS, FAPTA

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additional guests & faculty Kaiwi Chung-Hoon PT, PhD, DPT DPT Professor

Hina Garg PT, PhD DPT Associate Professor

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

Ronald Honey

Crystal Miskin

PT, DPT DPT Associate Professor

David Paulson

PT, DPT DPT Associate Professor

PT, DPT, OCS DPT Assistant Professor and Director of Accreditation & Assessment

Megan Pratt DPT, ATC DPT Assistant Professor

OTD, OTR/L, ATP OTD Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Rhodri Purcell

Megan Kisner

Ken Roach

PT, DPT, FAAOMPT DPT Assistant Professor

PT, MPT, EdD, OCS, CSCS DPT Associate Professor EdD, LCMHC Counseling Assistant Professor

Kevin Knutson

Tim Stevenson

M.ED, CMHC, NCC Counseling Assistant Professor and Clinical Director

PT, DPT, OCS DPT Assistant Professor and Co-Director of Clinical Education

Tyler Luszeck

Will Sykes

PT, DPT, NCS DPT Assistant Professor

Misti Timpson

PT, DPT DPT Assistant Professor and CRC Clinical Director

Mark Walker

Stephen White PT, DPT DPT Assitant Professor and Director of CRC Clinic Operations

Elizabeth Willison PT, DPT DPT Assistant Professor

Jonathan Wright PT, DPT DPT Associate Professor

Christa Young PT, DPT DPT Associate Professor

PT, DPT DPT Associate Professor and Co-Director of Clinical Education

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board of trustees Dr. Michael Skurja, Jr. Chair

Dr. Rogan L. Taylor Vice Chair

Mr. Paul V. Burgon Treasurer

Dr. Susan Lucht Secretary

Dr. Jessica Egbert

Dr. D. Brent Israelsen

Dr. Leah I. Fullman

Dr. Gregory D. Myer

Dr. Sunnie Giles

Dr. Richard P. Nielsen

Dr. Mary Jane Harris

Dr. R. Mimi Secor

Mr. Michael Held

Mr. David Williams

Dr. Lily S. Hsu

Dr. Cameron K. Martin Ex-officio

university administration & officers Cabinet Dr. Cameron K. Martin University President & Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Malissa Martin

Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost

Mr. Jeffrey B. Bate

Executive Vice President of Finance

Mr. Stephen L. Whyte

Executive Vice President of Communications & External Relations

Ms. Daisy Rosado-Cantrell

Mr. Nick Starr

Mr. Dan Harmuth

Ms. Maria Sager

Dr. Serge Herzog

Dr. Thomas Cappaert

Chief of Staff

Vice President of Technology & Innovation/CIO Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness

Mr. Richard Peterson

Vice President of Academic Administration

Vice President of Human Resources Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid Interim Vice Provost

Ms. Tanya Snelson

Sr. Executive Assistant, Office of the President

Ms. Lori Sisk

Vice President of Student Affairs

Deans Dr. Paul Stoneman

Interim Dean, College of Health Sciences

Dr. Jeff Lau

Dean, College of Rehabilitation Sciences

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Dr. Adam Hickenbotham Dean, College of Optometry

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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 4,000 healthcare professionals who are alumni of Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.

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

To learn more, visit rm.edu/alumni.

Congratulations, graduates!

rm.edu/alumni

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alumni@rm.edu

RMUoHP Alumni Association

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