10 May 2024
BOVARD COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
University of Southern California
Commencement Speaker Tiffany Danko
Tiffany Danko is a professional in emergency management, maritime and homeland security, intelligence, and international affairs with nearly 30 years of applied experience. Currently at the rank of Rear Admiral, Danko has led multi-disciplinary organizations worldwide for the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and has served in senior leadership and commanding officer roles. She has also published articles on various topics in leadership and military matters.
Danko earned an EdD in organizational leadership studies from Northeastern University. She is a 2013 U.S. Naval War College Command and Staff Program graduate and a 2015 Joint Forces Staff College Joint Combined Warfighting School graduate. She also earned an MA from San Diego State University and a BS from the United States Coast Guard Academy. She is a NIMS Type 1 Incident Commander, as well as a Navy Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) and Department of the Navy International Affairs Level 1 Professional.
Danko is a professor for the MS in Criminal Justice and MS in Emergency Management programs.
University of Southern California
BOVARD COLLEGE
COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
10 May 2024
PROCESSIONAL
Kevin Lee Flag Bearer
Sumeet Sharma Banner Bearer
WELCOME
Anthony Bailey
Dean, USC Bovard College
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
Tiffany Danko
Rear Admiral and MS in Criminal Justice and Emergency Management professor
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES
RECESSIONAL
RECEPTION
Congratulations to the degree candidates of USC Bovard College.
Fight On!
Student Recognition Awards
The Order of the Laurel and the Palm
Miguel Lima
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
The highest honor given to students completing their degrees is the Order of the Laurel and the Palm, which is awarded to students who display exceptional leadership and service that makes a lasting impact on the university community and the world at large.
A veteran of the U.S. Army, Miguel Lima was nominated by faculty for embodying the university’s Unifying Values of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Well-being, his academic excellence, and his commitment to USC. Lima has led Employee Resource Groups at Disney, served on Graduate Student Government committees, and volunteered countless hours in the local community.
Student Recognition Awards
The Order of Arête
The following Bovard College graduates were honored with the Order of Arête, which acknowledges their academic excellence, outstanding leadership, and significant contributions to the university and community.
Summer Abou-Rass
Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism
Kevin Lee
Master of Science in Project Management
Meagan Adams
Master of Science in Project Management
Paul Lee
Master of Science in Project Management
Jorge Hernandez
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Jazmin Thomas
Master of Science in Emergency Management
Faculty Award Recipients
Excellence in Student Mentoring
Durand Duin
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Excellence in Teaching
Trina Hoefling
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Excellence in Faculty Mentoring
Theresa Haskins
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Excellence in Service and Leadership
Craig Marek
Master of Science in Project Management