RMU_Commencement_Aug2026

CO MMENC EM EN T CER EM ON Y

Friday, August 14, 2026 Orem, Utah

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OUR MISSION

At Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, we develop healthcare professionals and leaders to advance evidence-based practice and improve the human condition.

ME SS AG E F RO M TH E PR ESIDE NT Dear graduates, Congratulations!

Today marks the culmination of years of effort, sacrifice, resilience, and growth. You’ve earned this moment of celebration, and we are proud and honored to share it with you.

The purpose of Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) can be summed up in five simple yet powerful words: to improve the human condition. We do this by developing not just skilled clinicians but leaders—men and women who advance evidence-based practice and choose, again and again, to love and lift those around us. Especially those in need.

These words—love and lift—are more than a phrase. They are an ethic, a mindset, and a way of being. They remind us that in every setting, whether it be in a clinic, a hospital, a classroom, or a home, you carry more than a degree. You carry compassion and the ability to make someone’s life a little better.

To love and lift means seeing people for who they are, meeting them where they are, listening with humility, and serving with both expertise and care. It also means being a leader in healthcare, setting the standard for others, mentoring those who follow, and using your voice to shape better systems of care.

You leave here not only as credentialed healthcare professionals but as members of the RMU community. You join a group known for competent, compassionate, and evidence-based practice and leadership, and who make a difference in the lives of those they serve and work among.

You now join the distinguished ranks of RMU alumni. Stay engaged with us.

Attend our events, mentor a student, share your professional wins. Your journey with RMU doesn’t end today; it simply changes shape.

Go forward and know that the good you do, whether seen or unseen, matters.

We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make!

Cameron K. Martin, PhD

UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT & CEO

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C O MMENC EMEN T PR OGR A M 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 Official Guests & Faculty College of Health Sciences Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences 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/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 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/Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate Candidates Family Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Candidates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Candidates Doctor of Medical Science Candidates Master of Medical Science (Master of Physician Assistant Studies) Candidates Master of Science in Addictions Counseling Candidates Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Candidates Master of Science in School Counseling Candidates College of Rehabilitation Sciences Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology Candidates Master of Science in Medical Speech-Language Pathology Candidates Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy Candidates Master of Occupational Therapy Candidates

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C O MMENC EMEN T PR OGR A M (C O N TI N UED) FLAG CEREMONY NATIONAL ANTHEM INVOCATION & REFLECTION Ms. Rachel Tynan Richards Master of Science in Health Science Candidate PRESIDENT’S WELCOME Dr. Cameron K. Martin University President & CEO PRESENTATION OF FACULTY TEACHING AWARDS Presented by Dr. Tom Cappaert Vice Provost Hartgraves Award for Excellence in Teaching Recipient Dr. Mary Shotwell Professor, Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences Rising Star Teaching Award Recipient Mr. Tye Jensen Assistant Professor, Master of Medical Science PRESENTATION OF ALUMNI AND STUDENT AWARDS Presented by Dr. Malissa Martin Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs & Provost Early Career Alumni Award Recipient Dr. Lori McGowan Doctor of Medical Science, Class of 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award Recipient Dr. Kimberly Masker Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Class of 2015

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Richard P. Nielsen Student Service Award Recipients Dr. Harmony Beppler Doctor of Physical Therapy Graduate Mr. Michael Cheesman Doctor of Medical Science Candidate STUDENT SPEAKER Mr. Michael Cheesman Doctor of Medical Science Candidate COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Dr. Lily S. Hsu President, Labouré College of Healthcare Member, RMU Board of Trustees READING OF NAMES AND DEGREES Mr. Spencer Brandt University Instructional Designer Ms. Gretel Cosman University Registrar CONFERRING OF DEGREES Presented by Dr. Jessica Egbert Member, RMU Board of Trustees ALUMNI WELCOME Dr. Glory Dioh-Esona President, RMU Alumni Association Board CEREMONY CONCLUSION Dr. Cameron K. Martin University President & CEO 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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CO MMENC EMEN T R EGA LIA 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

Golden Yellow

• Doctor of Nursing Practice

• Master of Science in Health Science

• Master of Science in Medical Speech-Language Pathology

Kelly Green

Slate Blue

• Doctor of Medical Science

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy

• Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner • Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Nurse Practitioner • Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner • Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Dark Blue

• Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences

• Master of Medical Science Light Blue

• Master of Science in Addictions Counseling

• Master of Occupational Therapy OTHER REGALIA

• Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Apricot Stole

• Master of Science in School Counseling

• Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Peacock/Teal

• Doctor of Physical Therapy

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Silver

Light Blue Stole

• Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology

• Emergency Nurse

Practitioner Certificate

​​• Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate • School Counseling Certificate

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, inclusiveness, and service, especially that of selfless service. In addition to what these graduates will do in the future 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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F EATURED B I O G RAPHIES COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS SPEAKER LILY S. HSU, EdD President, Labouré College of Healthcare Member, RMU Board of Trustees Dr. Hsu is the president of Labouré College of Healthcare in Milton, Massachusetts. In this role, Dr. Hsu has combined her expertise in public health and healthcare programming with her passion for building educational pathways for underserved populations. Labouré is increasing representation across the Greater Boston healthcare workforce as the largest educator of registered nurses in Massachusetts with a 68% racially and culturally diverse student population.

Dr. Hsu served as provost at Johnson & Wales University and associate provost at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University. She holds an EdD in health and behavioral studies from Teachers College Columbia University and an MS and BA from Pennsylvania State University.

Dr. Hsu currently sits on the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Board of Trustees. Beyond her role at RMU, she is Chair of the Board for Quincy Asian Resources, Inc., a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering immigrant communities. She is also a board member of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and the ACE Women’s Network National Executive Council. Previously, she was a commissioner for the New England Commission of Higher Education.

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F EATURED B I O G RA PHIES FACULTY AWARD RECIPIENTS HARTGRAVES AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING

MARY SHOTWELL, PHD, OTR/L, FAOTA Professor, Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences Dr. Shotwell has served RMU since 2021, bringing degrees in occupational therapy, health professions education, and adult education, along with certifications in gerontology, qualitative studies, and health and wellness coaching.

She is widely recognized for integrating evidence-based practice with innovative, learner-centered teaching across doctoral coursework, and dissertation supervision. Her mentorship is especially valued at the dissertation level. One student described her as “a beacon of light—providing clarity, concrete action steps, and the encouragement needed to move forward.”

Dr. Shotwell is a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association and has received the Outstanding Service Award from the Georgia Occupational Therapy Association and the Brenau University Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award.

RISING STAR TEACHING AWARD

TYE JENSEN, MPAS, PA-C

Assistant Professor, Master of Medical Science Mr. Jensen joined RMU in 2022, holding a Master of Physician Assistant Studies and a Bachelor of Exercise Science. He is a nationally certified physician assistant with ACLS/BLS certification and instructor status.

As course director for Anatomy, Genitourinary, and Hematology-Oncology, he has modernized the PA curriculum while drawing on his clinical background to bridge theory and practice.

Students praise his approachable, interactive teaching style. One shared that he “did a fantastic job of creating a learning environment that fostered quality learning and genuine understanding.”

Beyond the classroom, Mr. Jensen serves as PA Student Association Advisor, mentoring students through academic and personal challenges. He also practices in a family medicine clinic one day a week.

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F EATURED B I O G RA PHIE S EARLY CAREER ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENT LORI MCGOWAN, DMSC, PA-C, PA Doctor of Medical Science, Class of 2024 Dr. McGowan is a physician associate and assistant professor of Orthopedics at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she has practiced since 2010.

She earned her Doctor of Medical Science at RMU with a concentration in education and a certificate in leadership and administration. She specializes in upper and lower adult reconstruction and serves as lead of the Integrated Community Specialty Practice of Orthopedics, supporting patients across the Employee and Community practice and Destination Medical Center Orthopedic Surgery practices.

Throughout her career, Dr. McGowan has been passionate about advancing the education and professional development of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).

As an orthopedic APP supervisor since 2017, she has developed innovative training initiatives, including a virtual learning platform to strengthen clinical and surgical skills, a mentorship program for new APPs, and educational retreats designed to standardize best practices and enhance patient care. A dedicated mentor since joining Mayo Clinic, she also serves as lead preceptor and was recently appointed APP education specialist for orthopedic surgery.

Her commitment to excellence has earned her the 2025 Mayo Clinic PA Program Guest Lecturer of the Year award and Fellow-level recognition from the Mayo Clinic Educational Excellence Committee. She also serves on the NPPA Education Subcommittee for Mayo Clinic’s Minnesota, Florida, and Arizona campuses.

Dr. McGowan’s research interests include preventive medicine for joint health, leadership, mentorship, and APP professional development. Beyond her clinical and educational roles, she is an active community volunteer, supporting organizations such as Dorothy Day House, the United Way Giving Campaign, and the Ronald McDonald House Charities gala committee in Rochester. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with her husband and children.

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FEATURED B I O G RAPHIES OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENT KIMBERLY MASKER, OTD, OTR/L, CHT Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Class of 2015 Since earning her Post-Professional OTD from RMU in 2015, Dr. Masker has built an accomplished career in education, clinical practice, research, and professional leadership. Inspired by her doctoral capstone on preventing play-related injuries in musicians, she earned a Certificate in Performing Arts Medicine and now serves on an international expert panel advancing clinical outcomes and competencies in performing arts medicine.

Dr. Masker is an assistant professor and research coordinator at East Tennessee State University. She leads research on musicians’ health and substance use disorder while maintaining a clinical practice at The Hand Center at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She also remains deeply engaged with RMU as a faculty member, adjunct, mentor, and leader, guiding multiple capstone students and helping develop the Hand Therapy Concentration Track.

A recognized leader in hand therapy, Dr. Masker served as president of the American Society of Hand Therapists (2024–25), represented the United States as a delegate to the International Federation of Societies of Hand Therapy, and has contributed extensively to professional education and scholarship. She is equally committed to serving her community through research, advocacy, and volunteer work focused on substance use disorder and harm reduction.

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F EATURED B I O G RA PHIES 2026 RICHARD P. NIELSEN STUDENT SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT HARMONY BEPPLER, DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy Graduate The Richard P. Nielsen Student Service Award is the highest honor an RMU student may receive for distinguished service to the University, community, and/or their profession.

Dr. Beppler is an April 2026 graduate from RMU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. She is recognized for her leadership, commitment to mentorship, and dedication to serving her University, profession, and community.

Throughout her time at RMU, Dr. Beppler was actively involved in leadership and service. She served on the DPT21 Leadership Board as historian and student advocate, helped organize events for her cohort and the University community, and volunteered with the RMU Physical Therapy Clinic since her first semester. As the lead student coordinator, she managed student volunteer schedules, coordinated patient care, mentored junior cohorts during co-treatments, and advocated for increased student involvement and faculty mentorship. She has also volunteered with the RMU Parkinson’s program since her first semester and later led Parkinson’s exercise classes, empowering individuals to improve mobility, confidence, and quality of life.

While completing a clinical rotation at the Palo Alto Veteran’s Affairs in Monterey, California, she developed and led weekly Parkinson’s and mobility classes for veterans while volunteering with the local SPCA, serving as a dog walker, adoption advocate, kennel volunteer, and animal caregiver. She also remains active in her church community through service projects, event support, and prayer ministry.

Professionally, Dr. Beppler completed clinical experiences in outpatient orthopedics, acute rehabilitation, and the Veterans Health Administration, where she provided compassionate, evidence-based care to patients with orthopedic, neurologic, and medically complex conditions. She looks forward to continuing her current travel physical therapy journey with her fiancé, Shane Duran, as they strive for a career rooted in service, God, learning, leadership, and helping others thrive.

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FEATURED B I O G RAPHIES 2026 RICHARD P. NIELSEN STUDENT SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT MICHAEL CHEESMAN, MPAS, PA-C, ATC Doctor of Medical Science Candidate The Richard P. Nielsen Student Service Award is the highest honor an RMU student may receive for distinguished service to the University, community, and/or their profession.

Mr. Cheesman is graduating from RMU’s Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program with an emphasis in Healthcare Professions Education and a certificate in Healthcare Leadership and Administration.

Mr. Cheesman is recognized for his leadership, strong work ethic, and lasting commitment to the RMU community.

His connection to RMU spans nearly a decade. As a student, he served as the Graduate Student Council representative from the physician assistant (PA) program and now represents the DMSc program in the Student Senate. A 2017 PA graduate, he has also remained actively involved on the RMU Alumni Association Board, demonstrating his dedication to supporting students and fellow alumni.

Professionally, Mr. Cheesman is an orthopedic surgery physician assistant and serves as medical director of the Athletic Training and Sports Performance programs at Wabash General Hospital, overseeing care for thousands of studentathletes across southern Illinois. Beyond his career, he is active in church leadership and community ministry. Mr. Cheesman and his wife, Kirby, have three children. He considers investing in his family to be his greatest privilege.

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CO LLEG E O F HEA LT H S CI E NCE S

DOCTO R O F PH I LO S O PH Y I N HE A LT H S CIENCE S ATHLETIC TRAINING

Ariana Davis (Lawrence, KS) Self Efficacy of Athletic Trainers Conducting Concussion Assessments of Dancers in Dance Medicine Settings Courtney Brooke Geisel (Haslett, MI) The Effects of 30 Minutes of Walking on Test Anxiety Among College Students: A Mixed-Methods Study Israel J Peña (Canyon Lake, TX) Coping Strategies to Stress in Secondary School Athletic Trainers: A MixedMethods Approach HEALTH PROMOTION & WELLNESS

Cristina Helene Marzorati (Westlake Village, CA) Trauma Exposure and Coping SelfEfficacy in Graduate Occupational Therapy Students Daniel Viscovich (Torrance, CA) Self-Efficacy in Enacting Professional Competencies: A Study of BoardCertified Health & Wellness Coaches HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION

Richard Peterson (Springville, UT) Employee Perspectives of E-Leadership in Higher Education 14 | COMMENCEMENT | AUGUST 2026

William Sykes (Pleasant Grove, UT) Beyond the Degree: Assessing the Transition from DPT Student to EntryLevel Clinician HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS EDUCATION

Muhammad Jasim (Breinigsville, PA) Faculty Perceptions of Physical Therapy Intra-Professional Education (IaPE): Online vs. Onsite HUMAN AND SPORTS PERFORMANCE

Glenn Harrison Smith (Whittier, CA) Validation of a Smartphone-Based Computer Vision App for Measuring Countermovement Jump Performance and Sex-Based Differences in Jump Characteristics Among Collegiate Athletes INTEGRATED HEALTH SCIENCES

Kimberly Yost Driver (Flintstone, MD) Understanding Factors that Influence Participation/Participation in HighIntensity Interval Training: A MixedMethods Study Mariam Obas (West Palm Beach, FL) The Perspectives and Experiences of Parents Raising French Bilingual Children in the United States

* indicates veteran # indicates student leadership

Theresa Richard (St Augustine, FL) Speech-Language Pathologists’ Perceived Effectiveness of Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing for Dysphagia Assessment and Management in Skilled Nursing Facilities: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed-Methods Study Emily Marie Gard Howell (Seattle, WA) Perspectives of Children, Caregivers, and Physical Therapists Regarding Physical Therapy Services for Functional Neurologic Disorder NEUROLOGIC REHABILITATION

Robin Lucas Burns (Houston, TX) A Framework to Assess Fidelity of Implementation of Competency-Based Education in Doctor of Physical Therapy Education

Andrea Riley (Alexandria, VA) Caregiver Self-Efficacy in Relation to Training and Education of Dysphagia Ryan Schrock (Gillette, WY) Business Epidemiology in Physical Therapy: Investigating Incidence and Factors of Non-payment PEDIATRIC SCIENCE

Jeanine David Goldner (Indianapolis, IN) Effects of a Classroom-Based Motor Intervention on the Gross Motor, Balance, and Communication Skills of Children with Hearing Loss Katherine Ann Warner (Abita Springs, LA) Difficult Conversations in SpeechLanguage Pathology: A Mixed-Methods Study Exploring Parent and Provider Perspectives on Initial Diagnostic Communication

MAST E R O F S CI ENCE I N H EA LT H S CIE NCE Carolina Camacho Barbosa (San Diego, CA)

Ashley Iverson (Salt Lake City, UT)

HEALTH PROMOTION & WELLNESS

Rachel Tynan Richards (Saratoga Springs, UT)

DO CTO R O F N URS I NG PR ACT ICE CLINICAL LEADERSHIP

Patricia Gilliano (St Augustine, FL) Kaddie Kallon (Washington, DC)

Ragnar Wert Scott (Grants Pass, OR)

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Connie Srubar Soule (Franklin, NC)

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Destiny Garcia* (Salt Lake City, UT)

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DOCTO R O F N URS I NG PRACTI CE, FA M ILY NUR SE PRACTI TI O N ER Sumer Dawn Gutierrez (Springfield, MO)

MAST E R O F S C I ENCE I N N UR SING, FA M ILY N URS E PRACTI TI ONE R Amanda Aguilar (San Antonio, TX) Kolton Anderson (Pleasant View, UT) Allee Ashlock (Irvine, CA) Jomari Cancel (Provo, UT)

Alexandria Pipella Hardt (Salt Lake City, UT) Kyley Hatch (Hurricane, UT) McCall Hurt (North Ogden, UT)

Jourdyn Norton (Eagle Mountain, UT) McKensie Ocana (Lehi, UT) Jamie Quitoriano (Sarasota, FL)

Wendy Kaye McGee (Saratoga Springs, UT)

Alicia Catherine Robinson (Sandy, UT)

Brynlee F. McKague (Idaho Falls, ID)

Jackielyn Sanchez (Herriman, UT)

Zachary Ryan Miller (Highland, UT)

Makenna Smith (San Clement, CA)

Kathryn Ann Morgan (Centerville, UT)

Karissa Min Steele (West Jordan, UT)

Amber Rose Gale (Saratoga Springs, UT)

Hailey Muilenburg (West Jordan, UT)

Tamara Jane Thissen (Santa Rosa, CA)

Emily Rene Gandy (San Antonio, TX)

Sabrina Thuy Nguyen (Salt Lake City, UT)

Sierra Williams (Saratoga Springs, UT)

Sharel Dale (Orangeville, UT) Shawna Demmitt (Provo, UT) Gleyson Freire (Paulo Afonso, Bahia, Brazil)

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M A ST E R O F S CI ENCE I N N UR SING, FA M ILY N U R S E PR ACTI TI O N ER / PSYC HIAT R IC M ENTA L H E ALTH N URS E PRACTIT IONE R Melanie Clairese Baca (Springville, UT)

Linda Leanne Hall (Puyallup, WA)

Hazel Mariano (Provo, UT)

Madison Bell (Draper, UT)

Shanique Yassania Headley (Cambria Heights, NY)

Malaree Weller (Washington, UT)

Sarah Maria Berumen King (Herriman, UT)

M AST E R OF S C I ENCE I N N URSING, PSYCHIAT R IC M E N TA L H EALTH N URS E PR ACT ITIONER Kristie Leigh Allred (Pleasant Grove, UT)

Kelsey Conway (New York, NY)

Jody Ward Palmer (Riverton, UT)

Lezlie Anne Bartholomew (Spanish Fork, UT)

Kaycie J. Davis (Woodland Hills, UT)

Thomas Ruzich (San Francisco, CA)

Shambray Galamb (Vineyard, UT)

Shannon Nicole Urda (Edmond, OK)

Jacob Hamlin (Durham, NC)

William Dasi Yonga (Leander, TX)

Kelly Bracken (Kinnelon, NJ) Elizabeth Cantu (Redlands, CA) Claire Elaine Cavinder (Idabel, OK)

Justin T. Nielson (Blanding, UT)

EM E RG E NC Y N URS E PRACTI TIONE R CERT IFICAT E Donna Jackson Sharpe (Clermont, FL)

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FA MI LY NURS E PRACTI TI O NER CE RTIFICATE Emily Ann Bowcutt (Ririe, ID)

Molly Jubeck (Chandler, AZ)

Kevin Shorten* (Spanish Fork, UT)

Yuriko Martinez Hernandez (Salt Lake City, UT)

Karen Lonsdale (American Fork, UT)

Lacey Rivera (South Jordan, UT)

FA MI LY NURS E PRACTI TI O N ER CERT IFICAT E/ E M E RG ENCY N URS E PRACT ITIONER C ERTI F I CAT E Scott Bagg (Northfield, VT)

FA MI LY NURS E PRACTI TI O N ER CERT IFICAT E/ PSYC H IATRI C MEN TAL H EA LT H NUR SE PR ACTI TI O N ER CERTIFICAT E Robert A. Young (Albuquerque, NM)

Michelle Chaffen (Olive Branch, MS)

Brenda Martinez (Kingman, AZ)

Lisa Marie James (New Orleans, LA)

Kevin De’sean Smith (San Bernardino, CA)

PSYC HI ATRI C MEN TAL H EA LTH NUR SE PR ACTI TI O N ER CERTIFICAT E Gaitrice M. Martin (Troutman, NC)

Rachel Romero Ortiz (Phoenix, AZ)

Liljana Sharelle Walker* (Greensboro, NC)

Domtila Mwei (Lessos, Kenya)

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DO CTO R O F MED I CAL S CIE NCE ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE

Candra Bunn (Lehi, UT) Keriann Giacomazza (Chester, NJ) Austin John Harmon (Prescott Valley, AZ)

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS EDUCATION

Michael Cheesman# (Mount Carmel, IL) Meredith Gray Provost (Summerville, SC) Kristen B. Schnurman (Springville, UT)

Patrick Cornelius Kearney (Shelburne, VT)

Brian Wood (Snowflake, AZ)

Jessica Rose Tessendorf (Chicago, IL)

PSYCHIATRY

HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION

Jennifer Elizabeth Biggs (Wilmington, NC)

Andrew R. Murphy (Syracuse, NY)

Emily Catherine Elkins (Arlington, TX)

Elizabeth Hall Stearns (Scottsdale, AZ)

Dorothy Fliou (Washington, DC)

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Katherine Elisabeth Hulsey (Greenwood, IN) David Garrett Jones (Layton, UT) Tiffany Rochele Knudsen (Denver, CO) Ann Mendenhall (Bainbridge Island, WA) Tiffany Ann Pyle (South Jordan, UT) Kyle C. Scott (Lander, WY) Faustin Chad Vigil (South Jordan, UT) Lu Wang# (Lincoln, NE)

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MASTER O F MED I CAL S CIE NCE ( M A ST E R O F PH YS I CI AN AS S ISTA NT ST UDIES) Gideon Palimakakoa Jin-Lung Aiwohi (Waiehu, HI) Colby Baron (Orange, CA) Bailey Bounds (Beckville, TX) Lauren Broadhead (Meridian, ID) Georgia Louise Brookstein# (Denver, CO) Carson Call (Lehi, UT) Kellie Lynn Campbell# (Warrenton, VA) Victoria Carver (Lehi, UT) Amanda Clark# (Corona, CA) Heidi Collins# (Alpine, UT) Landon Cook (Las Vegas, NV) Dan Curtis (Layton, UT) Liam Edgington (Edmond, OK)

Haley Ann Edone (Houston, TX)

Brooke Mckeown (Moline, IL)

Dominique Sage Elder (Saratoga Springs, UT)

Mariana Midyette (Salt Lake City, UT)

Taylor Feitz (Kennesaw, GA)

Jennifer Ngo (Chandler, AZ)

Kelsey Glassberg (Tucson, AZ)

Andrew David Nielsen# (Springville, UT)

Clarissa Greenawalt (West Point, UT)

Thomas Niles (Sacramento, CA)

Ashton Hatfield (Morgan, UT)

Emma Kathryn Radke# (Charlotte, NC)

Madelyn Hodson (Kaysville, UT)

Natalie Richards# (Beaverton, OR)

Stephen Hood* (Norfolk, VA)

Taylor Richardson# (Auburn, WA)

Mark Horner (Bismarck, ND)

MacKenzie Ridley# (Boise, ID)

Holly Hunt# (Mesa, AZ)

James Kayden Robinson (Lindon, UT)

Ashlee Johnson# (Hattiesburg, MS) Abby Ruth Linford (Millcreek, UT) Kaitlyn McGregor (Snohomish, WA) Kaylen McGuire (Cedar City, UT)

* indicates veteran # indicates student leadership

Clarissa Seymour (Modesto, CA) Sarah Shine (Wheaton, IL) Sarah Bluth Stapp (Orem, UT)

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MASTER O F MED I CAL S CIE NCE ( M A ST E R O F PH YS I CI AN AS S ISTA NT ST UDIES) (C O N TI N UED) Joshua Thompson (Mount Pleasant, UT)

Whitney Weaver (Tucson, AZ)

Dylan Thomas Wride (Riverton, UT)

Thien Truong (Westminster, CA)

Grace Whang (Livermore, CA)

Audrey Viso# (Baton Rouge, LA)

Carly Williams (Bellingham, WA)

Elizabeth Nicole Wuerch# (Richland, WA) Breanna Young (Macomb, IL)

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELING Sherman Robinson (Vineyard, UT)

M AST E R OF S CI ENCE I N CLINICA L M ENTA L H EALTH C O UN S E LING Joana AlbuquerquePeloso (New York, NY) Katherine Sadie Atkinson (Orem, UT) Elise Barton (Salt Lake City, UT) Mary Melinda Bennett (Payson, UT) Aaron Brantley (Holly Springs, NC) Leah Brown (Crookston, MN)

Meagan Carper (Lander, UT)

Melissa Eggertsen (Roy, UT)

Jessey Simons Chappell (Springville, VT)

William Seth Elliott (Ephrata, WA)

Melissa McEuen Cheney (Orem, UT)

Daren Mark Elmont (Springville, UT)

Addison Chilson (Salem, UT)

Brealle Hart Frasier (Oceanside, CA)

Rylie Davis (Boise, ID)

Janessa Fronce (Cedar Hills, UT)

Veronica Chahua Davis (Mapleton, UT)

Jemma M. GallioCarter (Panguitch, UT)

Marquita Dowler (Orem, UT)

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MAST E R OF S CI ENCE I N CLINICA L M ENTA L H E ALTH C O UN S ELI NG (CONTINUED) Alexi Gonzalez (Salt Lake City, UT)

Kylie Jo Jensen (South Jordan, UT)

Ann Elizabeth Olson (Salt Lake City, UT)

Cambra Gordon (Caldwell, ID)

Chandler Jones (South Jordan, UT)

Lindsey N. Peterson (Cedar City, UT)

Rachel Gordon (Lehi, UT)

Lynette Keller (Sandy, UT)

Amy Poff (South Weber, UT)

Kodi Gunter (Price, UT)

Hannah Kittleson (Albuquerque, NM)

Ashley Regulski (Sandy, UT)

Virginia Stallard Grenier (St. George, UT)

Erin Christensen Kloepfer (Spanish Fork, UT)

Kylie Kay Reynolds (Payson, UT)

Julina Hall (Athens, GA)

Kennedy Langston (St. George, UT)

Elizabeth Hallabrin (Ogden, UT)

Misty Mann (St. George, UT)

Alexander Michael Hibbard (Austin, TX)

Megan Janene Martin (Orem, UT)

Natalie Jenkins House (Sandy, UT) Naomi Hunt (Charlotte, NC) Keith Hardy Jenkins* (Sandy, UT)

Tyler Richter (Roy, UT) Holly Nielson Riding (Goshen, UT)

Brett McKell (Concord, CA)

William Tanner (Mapleton, UT) Glow Tesch (Draper, UT)

Justin Kent Moses (Mapleton, UT) Alison Marie Nagliati (Billings, MT) Stormie Gee Norton (Nephi, UT)

* indicates veteran # indicates student leadership

Sherman Robinson (Vineyard, UT)

Chelsey Young (Enoch, UT) David James Zimmerman (Kaysville, UT)

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* indicates veteran # indicates student leadership

M AST E R OF S CI ENCE I N S C H OOL COUNSELING Katherine Sadie Atkinson (Orem, UT) Wendy Checketts (Riverton, UT) Melissa McEuen Cheney (Orem, UT) Daylon M. Deeds* (San Diego, CA) Alexander Dooley (Riverton, UT)

Michelle Dyreng (Manti, UT)

Kylie Jo Jensen (South Jordan, UT)

Alyson Evans (Logandale, NV)

Stormie Gee Norton (Nephi, UT)

Kodi Gunter (Price, UT)

Holly Nielson Riding (Goshen, UT)

Elizabeth Hallabrin (Ogden, UT)

Valerie Scott (Hurricane, UT)

Brianna Hokama (Saratoga Springs, UT)

Hilary Joy Stewart (Riverton, UT)

Aubrey Paige Holley (Providence, UT)

C L I N I CA L MEN TAL H EALTH COUNSELING C ERTI F I CATE Tess Larsen (Syracuse, UT)

IN MEMORIAM We honor the memory of our student who passed away before completing his journey. He remains a vital part of the Class of 2026.

Caden J. Phillips (Payson, UT) Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Cohort 13

* indicates veteran # indicates student leadership

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COLLEGE OF REHABILITATION SCIENCES

D O CTOR OF S PEEC H - LANG UAGE PATHOLOGY Sierra Ariel Arceneaux (Rosharon, TX) Leah Beranek (Torrance, CA) Alana Garcia-Chavez (Tracy, CA) Corrine Michelle Irwin (Lancaster, CA) Amy Nitta (Arvada, CO) Lindsay DeAnn Perko (Aliquippa, PA) Annese Jakeia Richardson (Charleston, SC)

CLINICAL RESEARCH

Haley Jo Askew (Arkadelphia, AR) Thelma I Aviles (Nanuet, NY) Buffy Boger (Dickens, TX) Allison Marie Bouma (Indian Head Park, IL) Alexis Gilliam Coe (Columbia, SC) Sarah Davis (Woodbridge, VA) Genevieve DeVeyra (Cameron, NC)

Kathleen RodriguezUkes (Placentia, CA)

Colleen Easton (Medina, OH)

Iris Sanchez (Mission, TX)

Melina Elliott (Manhattan Beach, CA)

Hannah Lea Schafer (West Concord, MN)

Montoya Franklin (Charlotte, NC)

Nadia Navai Townsend (San Jose, CA)

Odalys Gomez (Santa Ana, CA)

Alyssa Anne Van Vossen (Houston, TX)

Maria Elizabeth Grover (Lyles, TN)

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Jacqueline Dale HallKatter (Indianapolis, IN) Alexis Monét Harris (Columbus, MS) Joycelyn Roseta Henderson# (Union, SC) Katherine Leigh Hutchings (San Jose, CA) Santoya Nicole Joyner (Los Angeles, CA) Nidhin Kurian (Manteca, CA) Kierra Alexis Lynch (West Chester, PA) Elizabeth Maharaj (Long Island, NY) Karie Michelle Marsh (Ventura, CA) Alexis M. Mazik (New Philadelphia, OH) Abigail Louise O’Donnell (Dayton, OH) Railen Brionne Parker (New Orleans, LA)

* indicates veteran # indicates student leadership

D O CTOR OF S PEEC H - LANG UAGE PATHOLOGY (C O N TI N UED) Sarah Fee Peters (York, PA)

Elli Tsourapis (Queens, NY)

Michelle Marie Ferrell (Tulsa, OK)

Kelly Elizabeth Ruth (Mohrsville, PA)

Jeanie Winston (Saint Augustine, FL)

Marissa Ann Galin (San Jose, CA)

Raven Robinson Smith (Birmingham, AL)

Scout Dakota Wolfe (Phoenix, AZ)

Kara Lee Hamilton (Vernal, UT)

Tiffany Daniels Spivey (DeSoto, TX)

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS EDUCATION

Ashley Dawn Marshall (Ladoga, IN)

Margaret Johanna Szulga (Northborough, MA)

Walaa Madkour Abdallah (Queens, NY)

Kyla Luisa Marie Thrasher* (Tyrone, GA)

Erica Lee Egnew (Gilbert, AZ)

Deena Garcia Peterson (El Paso, TX) Shamia Nichols White (Tulsa, OK)

M A STER O F S C I ENCE I N M E DICA L S PE E CH - LANG UAG E PATHOLOGY Natasha Bateman (South Jordan, UT)

Ciara Estrada# (Carlsbad, CA)

Leslie Elise LeBaron# (Cypress, CA)

Katelyn Baxter-Moran (Gulfport, MS)

Timbre Deene Hughes# (Rocklin, CA)

McKenna Louise Marks (Spanish Fork, UT)

Rachel Ann Brown* (Farmington, NM)

Aubri Jameson (Syracuse, UT)

Carley Nicole Meijer (Los Angeles, CA)

Linly Camille Budden# (Klamath Falls, OR)

Belle Jessop# (Lehi, UT)

Aubrey Bennett Pablico (Los Angeles, CA)

Kylee Crook (Spanish Fork, UT)

Olivia Johnson# (Salt Lake City, UT)

Jordan Pearson# (Tucson, AZ)

* indicates veteran # indicates student leadership

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M A STER O F S C I ENCE I N M E DICA L SP E E C H - L A NG UAG E PATH O LOGY (CONT INUE D) Dessi Sierra Pitts# (Jackson, MS)

Kylie Louise Ray# (Santa Fe, TX)

Megan Singson (Spanish Fork, UT)

Aditi Madhusudan Rao (Mysore, India)

Jenna Marie Redman (Lander, WY)

Sarah Kay Swanson (Ball Ground, GA)

Zachary Reid (Runnells, IA)

P OST- PRO F ES S I O NAL DOCTOR OF O CC UPATI O NAL THE R A PY Alejandro Martinez (Tama, IA)

Chelsey Marie Nicholson (Surprise, AZ)

Darlyn Motas San Jose (Hercules, CA)

Michelle L. Sanders (Merrillville, ID)

EDUCATION

Shelly Walentiny (Tulsa, OK)

Jasmine Francine Jenkins (Monee, IL)

Zena Yolanda Warren (Washington, DC)

Brian Johnson (Melbourne, FL)

AGING

Donna Haylock de la Garza (Port Isabel, TX) Becky Jo Johnson (Andover, MN)

HEALTH & WELLNESS COACHING

Felicia Ann Martinez (Brownsville, TX) LEADERSHIP

HAND THERAPY

Megan Melissa Brunell (Lakewood, CO)

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* indicates veteran # indicates student leadership

M A ST E R O F O C C UPATI O NA L T HER A PY Alejandra Carrillo (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)

Dekka Lace Hunley (Prescott, AZ)

Kelly Murata (Sandusky, OH)

Tierra Davis (Portland, OR)

Magdalen Kneidel (Lawrence, KS)

Jeffrey Peay (Clinton, UT)

Patricia Dworzak (Albuquerque, NM)

Heather Elaine Laymon (Harrisville, UT)

Kelsey Stafford (Collegeville, PA)

Elizabeth D Gray (West Jordan, UT)

Rachel Katelin Lester (Fort Payne, AL)

Alexander Van Durme (Colorado Springs, CO)

Meredith Mckie Griffith (Eastsound, WA)

Julia Song Lim (Mountlake Terrace, WA)

Julie Wait (Los Alamitos, CA)

Marissa Hannah (Las Vegas, NV) Madeline Hill (Heber City, UT)

JaNeal Irish Madruga (Lehi, UT)

Andrea Zamora (Los Angeles, CA)

Kelsey Elizabeth Miller (Elizabeth, CO)

* indicates veteran # indicates student leadership

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COLLEGE AND PROGRAM LEADERSHIP

C OLLEG E O F H EALTH S CIENCES College Dean

Orthopedic Sports Science

Ericka P. Zimmerman

Erin M. Florkiewicz

EdD, LAT, ATC, FNAP

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN HEALTH SCIENCES Program Director

Jennifer Austin McCrae PhD, LAT, ATC, GTS

Concentration Track Directors Athletic Training

Jennifer Austin McCrae

PhD, LAT, ATC

Pediatric Science

Jane K. Sweeney

PT, MS, PhD, PCS, FAPTA MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE Program Director

Kim Isaac

PhD, LAT, ATC

PhD, LAT, ATC, GTS

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING

Health Promotion & Wellness

Department Chair & Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Director

Mary P. Shotwell

PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Healthcare Leadership & Administration

Jennifer Austin McCrae

Janet Noles

PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP EMERGENCY NURSE PRACTITIONER

PhD, LAT, ATC, GTS

Program Director

Healthcare Professions Education

DNP, ENP-C, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC, PMHNP-C

Jennifer Austin McCrae PhD, LAT, ATC, GTS

Human & Sport Performance

Victor Romano

EdD, DHSc, CSCS Integrated Health Sciences

Jennifer Austin McCrae PhD, LAT, ATC, GTS

Neurologic Rehabilitation

Kristen Johnson PT, EdD, MS, NCS

Kristina Davis

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER Program Director

Megan O’Neil

DNP, APRN, FNP-C, OCN PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER Program Director

Allyce Jones

DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, APRN, NCMP, PMH-C

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CO L L E G E OF H EALTH S CI ENCES (CONTINUED) DOCTOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE

Director of Clinical Education

Program Director

Amber Collins

Bartley Rust

PhD, MEd

DHSc, PA-C

Assistant Director of Clinical Education

Concentration Track Directors

Jennifer Orchard

Health Professions Education

MPA, JD

Laura McElhaney

Director of Program Operations

DHSc, MHE, PA-C, CLS (ASCP)

Cecile Pryor

Healthcare Leadership Administration

PhD, MPH

J. Mace Hamblin

Medical Director

DHSc, MPA Psychiatry

Tim McCreary

Eric Smart MD, FACEP

DMSc, PA-C, PSY-CAQ

DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING

MASTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCE

Interim Program Director

Program Director

Bryan Nelson

DMSc, MMS, PA-C Assistant Program Director

Jonathan Baird

DMSc, PA-C, ATC

Tiffany Nielson

PhD, LPC (ID), LPC (IL), NCC Assistant Program Director of Clinical Placements

Kevin V. Knutson

PhD, LCMHC, NCC, ACS

Director of Didactic Education

Lauren Stanford

DMSc, MPAS, PA-C

C O L L E G E O F O P TO METRIC M E DICINE DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY

Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs

Interim College Dean

Court Wilkins

Donnie C. Akers OD

Interim Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs

Zanna Kruoch

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OD, MHS, FAAO

C OL L E GE O F REH AB I LI TATION S CIENCES College Dean

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Jeff Lau

Keren Shavit-Buckley

DOCTOR OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Doctoral Capstone Coordinator

Program Director

PhD, DrOT, OTR/L

PT, DPT, PhD, CMPT

EdD, MS, OTR/L

Kristin Domville

Sandra Seaman

PhD, CCC-SLP, F-OSLHA Assistant Program Director

Courtney V. Moore ClinScD, CCC-SLP

Capstone Coordinator

Kelly Hawkins

ClincScD, CCC-SLP Concentration Track Director, Healthcare Professions Education

Amber Heape

CScD, CCC-SLP, FNAP MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Program Director

Wendy Chase

POST-PROFESSIONAL DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Program Director

Matt P. Malcolm

PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Doctoral Capstone Coordinator

Robert Krueger

PhD, OTD, OTR/L Concentration Track Directors Advanced Practice

Ellen Hudgins

OTD, OTR/L, ITOT Aging

Matt P. Malcolm

PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

MA, CCC-SLP, CHSE

Education

Director of Clinical Education

Robert Krueger

ElBea Stonier MS, CCC-SLP

PhD, OTD, OTR/L Hand Therapy

Ellen Hudgins DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Department Chair & Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Director

Bryan Gee

PhD., OTD, OTR/L, BCP, CLA, CTH-AH, FAOTA

OTD, OTR/L, ITOT Leadership

Ellen Hudgins

OTD, OTR/L, ITOT Pediatrics

Latoya Henry OTD, OTR/L

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C OL L E GE O F REH AB I LI TATION S CIENCES (CO N TI N UED) MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM

Co-Directors of Clinical Education

Program Director

PT, DPT, PhD, OCS

Sheri Montgomery

EdD, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Danielle Acurio PP-OTD, OTR/L

Timothy Stevenson Will Sykes PT, DPT

Director of Accreditation and Assessment

F. David Paulson PT, DPT, OCS

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY Department Chair & Program Director

Steven G. Wilkinson PT, PhD

Associate Program Director

Joel Tenbrink PT, DPT

Assistant Program Directors

Miriam Cortez-Cooper PT, PhD

Michael Bartholomew

PT, DPT, PhD, GCS, CEEAA

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NEONATOLOGY FELLOWSHIP

Jane K. Sweeney

PT, MS, PhD, PCS, FAPTA

B OARD O F TRUSTE ES Dr. Jessica Egbert

Dr. Michael Nelson

Dr. Geralyn Frandsen

Dr. James Suel

Dr. Leah I. Fullman

Dr. Rogan L. Taylor

Dr. Sunnie Giles

Dr. Roy Zwahlen

Treasurer

Dr. Lily S. Hsu

Dr. Cameron K. Martin

Dr. Susan Lucht

Dr. Cindy Mathena

Dr. Michael Skurja, Jr. Chair

Dr. Gregory D. Myer Vice Chair

Mr. Michael Held

Secretary

ex officio

U NI V E R S ITY AD MI N I STRAT ION & OFFICER S Dr. Cameron K. Martin University President & Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Stephen L. Whyte Executive Vice President of University Relations

Dr. Malissa Martin Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs & Provost

Mr. Richard Peterson

Mr. Jeffrey B. Bate Executive Vice President of Finance and Operations & Chief Financial Officer

Chief of Staff, Office of the President

Ms. Dana Marsh Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing & Communications

Mr. Dan Harmuth Vice President of Technology & Innovation/ Chief Information Officer Mr. Jeffrey L. Fisher

Senior Executive Director of the RMU Foundation

Mr. Matt Wride General Counsel

Dr. Tom Cappaert Vice Provost

Ms. Tanya Snelson Sr. Executive Assistant, Office of the President

RMU FO UN D ERS Dr. Richard P. Nielsen RMU Co-Founder, Vice President of Wasatch Educational, Inc.

Dr. Michael Skurja, Jr. RMU Co-Founder, President of Wasatch Educational, Inc.

Dr. Larry T. Hall RMU Co-Founder

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W E LC O M E TO TH E ALUMN I A SS OCIATION 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 5,300 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 • 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!

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