Doctor of Pharmacy Class of 2025
University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
COMMENCEMENT
Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 3 pm Stegeman Coliseum | Athens, Georgia
ORDER OF EVENTS
PROGRAM
Academic Processional
Audience, please stand.
Faculty Marshals:
Vivia Hill-Silcott, PhD '15, Director of Student Counseling & Inclusive Excellence
Mindi Miller, PharmD, Chair of Faculty Council
Misha Watts, PharmD, Savannah Extended Campus Coordinator
Welcome and Remarks
Provost’s Remarks
Class President's Remarks
Hooding of Candidates
Kelly M. Smith, PharmD '92, '93, Dean
S. Jack Hu, PhD, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Mary Grace Johnson '25
Joshua Caballero, PharmD, Associate Professor
Duc Do, PhD, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Jordan Khail, PharmD, Lecturer
Devin Lavender, PharmD '17, Clinical Assistant Professor
Brian Seagraves, PharmD '04, Academic Professional
Conferring of Degrees
Oath of a Pharmacist
S. Jack Hu, PhD
Andrew Darley, PharmD '12, Assistant Dean for Professional Education
All pharmacists will be invited to join in reciting the oath.
Ipromisetodevotemyselftoalifetimeofservicetoothersthroughtheprofessionofpharmacy.
Infulfillingthisvow:
Iwillconsiderthewelfareofhumanityandreliefofsufferingmyprimaryconcerns
Iwilltreatallpatientswithdignityandrespectandwillnotdiscriminateagainstanypatient.
Iwillapplymyknowledge,experience,andskillstothebestofmyabilitytoassureoptimaloutcomesfor mypatients
Iwillrespectandprotectallpersonalandhealthinformationentrustedtome
Iwillaccepttheresponsibilitytoimprovemyprofessionalknowledge,expertise,andself-awareness
Iwillholdmyselfandmycolleaguestothehighestprinciplesofourprofession’smoral,ethical,andlegal conduct.
Iwillembraceandadvocatechangesthatimprovepatientcare
Iwillutilizemyknowledge,skills,experiences,andvaluestopreparethenextgenerationofpharmacists ItakethesevowsvoluntarilywiththefullrealizationoftheresponsibilitywithwhichIam entrustedbythepublic.
Alumni Induction
Closing Remarks
Recessional
PreparedbytheAmericanAssociationofCollegesofPharmacy
Lori McGinley, PharmD '02, President, College of Pharmacy Alumni Board
Kelly M. Smith, PharmD '92, '93
Audience, please stand
DOCTOR OF PHARMACY GRADUATES
Charles Oluwatobi Ajala¶
Sarah Allevaβ
Minhyuk AnΩ¶∞
Emma Kathryn Anderson***£β
Mwitse Ansoanuur
Mark Christopher Arthen**£
Charles Alvin Ashley III
Austin Jared Bailey
Jocelyn Taylor Barnett
Lauren Gabrielle Baugh*
Belinda Anne Baxter**
Kelly Dene Bazel*β
Joshua Kenneth Bell
Zo Benbrahim¶
Andrew Thomas Bennett**£
ManoharRachel Sharon Borra**£
Muhammad Samir BouchiȢ
Shemaiah Victoria Caineβ
Grace Kathryn Carpenter
Christopher M. Cassara*
Emma Naffziger Cloud*β
Shelbi Renay Cobb
Roswell Adams Cole*€β
McKinley Cranford Corley*
Olivia Marcela Correa
Emma Covington*£
Natalie Keohane Cusumano***¥£
Sandy Dao
Tuan Duc Dao
Anna Rachel DeCosse**
Rebecca Ashley DeSantis
Daphne Allyana Villano Diaz
Pamela Udodirim Diokpara§
Chigbogu David Ekemezie¥
Kala Alexis Eliacin**
Cason Nicolas Farr
Edith Elizabeth Fiskβ
Phillip Edwin Fulford IIIΩ§∞
Rajarshi Ganguly
Khira Hope Gantt
Helene Hoong Tin Gao***£β
Evans Kelly George**β
Mary Elizabeth George
Keerthana Gopichandran***£
Michael Ryan Grady£
Jada Renee Guilford***£
Ashlee Harvey
Kayla Brianna Hedgspeth*
Teng Her₽
Lauren Elizabeth Hodgkins
Megan Dale Hooper*
Baylee Maria Howard₽
Reese Taylor Howell*
Hilary Hsieh*^
William Harrison Hughes*₽
Jessica Ndaraku Ijeoma
Aaliyah Hope Jean
Noah Gentry Johns
Jaden Nicole Johnson
Mary Grace Johnsonβ
Kendall Lyn Jolly**β
Gracie Elaine Jordan₽
Owen Thomas Jordan
Nareg Johnny Kaltakdjian**
Tara Alyssa Kennell**£
Geesu Kim**£
Min Chul Kim***£
Megan M. Koshy
Linh Man La**£
Erin Samantha Lanier
Elizabeth Mae Lively*
Tiffany Theara Long*β
Allison Taylor Lopez*
Jonathan William Marquess₽β
Jalyn Danae Martin***£
Sanika Anne Mathew**£
Nicholas Creed McConnell**£
Hunter Elisha McDowell
Ananya Mehta*Ω§¶
Richard Mendoza₽
Stephanie Millan
Abigail Joy Millsaps**
Maleek DeVonte Montgomery
Michaela Lauren Moody
Makienze Ann Moore¶
Shane Newell Moore***
Darren Lee Morrison
Maegan Yasemin Morrow
Matisse Monta Murphy
Britney Heather Nash
Uyen Ngoc Phuong Nguyen
Vivian Thao-Vi NguyenΩ^¶
Ann Marie Palomino Montoyaβ
Katelyn Elise Parker
Manav Munish Patel¥
Rutvi Patel**£β
Emma Elizabeth Peacock*₽
Aeryn Mackensi Phillips
Alexandria Elizabeth Rakestrawβ
Jonathan Alexander Reynolds₽
Mary Mercer Reynolds
Daniel Rivera₽
Janele Robicheaux
Katelyn Maria Rodriguezβ
Dustin Joseph Rogers
Erin Rowland Rogers
Alexander James Ruehman***£
Darren Anthony Rydzewski*
Alyssa Lenae Sangalang**£
Jessica Dare Schley
Austin James Seawright
Alexandra Michaele Shehan***£β
Jay Mark Sheppard Jr.¶
Joshua Bryce Shook
Alisa Claire Siebenmorgan
Emily Grace Slocumb*
Hannah Noelle Smith₽
Samantha Avery Smith**£
Itunuoluwa Dolapo Talabi¶
Alexis Nicole Terraciano
Eboni Denise Thomas
Phuong Giao Nguyen Tran***¥£
Halle Christina Tukes**₽
Lauren Rebecca Twittyα***Ω§¶£β
Samuel Martin Van Horn**Ω§¶
Jonathan Cooper Vaughn
Cody Adrian Veal
Jessie Mai Vo**β
Miranda Christine Walker**£
Alton Luke Walton
Taylor Mackenzie Ward*β
Allyn M Wardlow£
Erin Louise Weippert***£
Katherine Charlotte Weller***£
Faith Elizabeth White**€
William Davis Wiggins₽
Charles Butler Wimer
Valentina Yankey
Matthew Nathan Yell
David K. Yi¥¶
Vicky Zhang*^¶
LEGEND
FirstHonorGraduate(GPA4.0)
α SummaCumLaude(GPA3.90-4.0) *** MagnaCumLaude(GPA3.75-3.89)
CumLaude(GPA3.60-3.74)
PharmD/MBADoubleDawgs
PharmD/MPHDoubleDawgs
DoubleDawgs
TrialsDesignandManagementGraduateCertificate
AWARDS
GRADUATING STUDENT AWARDS
EdithFisk
American Pharmacists AssociationAcademy of Student Pharmacists
Senior Recognition Certificate
Recognizes professionalism, excellence in patient care, exceptional service, and commitment to the profession
MaryGraceJohnson
Durward N. Entrekin Pharmacy
Student Leadership Award
Recognizes an outstanding student leader
KatherineWeller
McKesson Award
Recognizes exemplary performance during clinical rotations
MinChulKim JalynMartin
ErinWeippert
Merck Award
Recognizes academic excellence
WilliamMarquess
National Community Pharmacists Association Chapter Member Excellence Award
Recognizes a student who exemplifies the spirit of independent pharmacy
MarkArthen
ChristopherCassara
EmmaCovington
EvansGeorge ReeseHowell
NaregKaltakdjian
PharmDawg Award
Recognizes service to the profession, college, and community
HalleTukes
Redfearn Award
Recognizes professionalism and community service
AlexanderRuehman
Viatris™ Excellence in Pharmacy Award
Recognizes high academic achievement, professional motivation, and proficiency in drug information services
EmmaAnderson
Kenneth L. Waters Award
Recognizes academic excellence, leadership qualities, professional attitude, and service
LaurenTwitty
Robert C. Wilson Award
Recognizes professional integrity, personality, positive attitude, and intelligence
PRECEPTOR AND TEACHER AWARDS
Preceptors of the Year
Julie Parker, PharmD Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
Nathan Wayne, PharmD '17
Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist
Wellstar MCG Health
Courtney Zeigler, PharmD '21
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
St. Joseph's/Candler Health System
Teacher of the Year
Devin Lavender, PharmD '17
Clinical Assistant Professor
