PROGRAM
WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS
Jeff Bellantoni
Interim President + Senior Academic Officer
AWARDS
LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES PROGRAMS
Will McConnell, Ph.D.
Director of General Education & Liberal Arts & Sciences Programs
ART
HISTORY AWARDS
Presented by Amy Converse, Ph.D.
Professor | Art History
Outstanding Achievement in Art History
Recognizes outstanding academic achievement in Art History
CADEN FARHAT-TOMASZEWSKI
REBECCA MONTANEZ
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES AWARD
Presented by Rossen Ventzislavov, Ph.D.
Coordinator | Interdisciplinary Studies
Outstanding Achievement in Interdisciplinary Studies
Recognizes the highest level of excellence in the integration of two disciplinary foci
SERAFINA JOHNSON
PHILOSOPHY AWARD
Presented by Rossen Ventzislavov, Ph.D. Coordinator | Philosophy
Outstanding Achievement in Philosophy
Recognizes outstanding academic achievement in Philosophy
CAMRYN EMMA ANDREWS
POLITICAL SCIENCE AWARD
Presented by Doug Cremer, Ph.D.
Coordinator | Political Science and History
Outstanding Achievement in Political Science
Recognizes the highest level of excellence in the Political Science major ERIC GOMEZ
PSYCHOLOGY AWARD
Presented by Joye Swan, Ph.D.
Professor | Psychology
Academic Excellence in Psychology
Given to the senior with the highest cumulative grade point average ALICE BAGDASARYAN
PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AWARD
Presented by Doug Cremer, Ph.D. Coordinator | Public Safety Administration
Outstanding Achievement in Public Safety Administration
Recognizes the highest level of excellence in the Public Safety Administration major JAZMIN DUARTE
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Joan Marques, Ph.D., Ed.D.
Dean | School of Business
Presented by Joan Marques, Ph.D., Ed.D.
Dean | School of Business
Most Promising Entrepreneur
Granted to a student who personifies leadership through vision, initiative, creativity, and implementation
ISABELLA SANGOLQUI
Making a Difference
Granted to a student who personifies excellence in bringing about dynamic and positive change in our community
COLLEEN BARBOZA
Emerging Leader
Granted to a student who has demonstrated leadership qualities inside and outside his or her major JULIA ISSA
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AWARD
Presented by Samuel Sambasivam, Ph.D. Coordinator | Computer Information Systems
Academic Excellence in Computer Information Systems
Granted to a student who consistently demonstrated performance excellence in the Computer Information Systems major EMIL FALLAHI
MARKETING AWARDS
Presented by Wendy K. Bendoni, DBA, MA
Chair | Marketing
Academic Excellence in Marketing
Granted to a student who has consistently demonstrated performance excellence in the Marketing major
ISABELLA KIRAKOSIAN
Outstanding Marketing Student
Granted to a student who demonstrated engagement, leadership, and performance excellence beyond the boundaries of the Marketing major TIANA TOXQUI
MASTER OF ARTS IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Presented by Satinder Dhiman, Ph.D., Ed.D.
Chair | Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
Outstanding MOL Student
This, the most distinguished award in the MOL program, is given to a student who has demonstrated the highest scholastic achievement— 4.0 GPA—matched with exemplary leadership qualities
ANA LUISA VALENCIA
Academic Excellence: Highest GPA
This academic excellence award is given to a graduating MOL student who has earned the highest scholastic achievement as demonstrated by a perfect 4.0 GPA
ANI BAIBOURTIAN
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AWARDS
Presented by Satinder Dhiman, Ph.D., Ed.D.
Chair | Master of Business Administration
Outstanding MBA Student
This, the most distinguished award in the MBA program, is given to a student who has demonstrated the highest scholastic achievement matched with exemplary leadership contribution
ROZALIA HOVHANNISYAN
Academic Excellence: Highest GPA
This academic excellence award is given to a graduating MBA student who has earned the highest scholastic achievement as demonstrated by a perfect 4.0 GPA
LILIT BAGOUMIAN
SCHOOL OF MEDIA : CULTURE : DESIGN
Heather Flood
Interim Dean | School of Media : Culture : Design
ANIMATION + VFX AWARDS
Presented by Judith Kriger
Program Director | Animation + VFX
Outstanding Performance by a Senior
Qualifications for this award include a strong desire to learn, a disciplined work ethic, and continuous growth as an animation artist and visual storyteller
ISABELLA DUARTE
Faculty Appreciation & Recognition
This award goes to the student contributing, assisting and tutoring other students, who goes above and beyond their own work and focus to make sure that other students are reaching and achieving their goals
BAILEY BROWN
MEDIA STUDIES AWARD
Presented by Kristen Fuhs, Ph.D.
Chair | Media Studies
Academic Excellence in Media Studies
Given to the graduating senior with the strongest overall academic performance characterized by excellence in analytical thinking, insight, creativity, and intellectual achievement
SOPHIE ROOT-STEVENS
FILMMAKING AWARDS
Presented by Kristen Fuhs, Ph.D.
Program Director | Filmmaking
Academic Excellence in Film
Given to the graduating senior with the strongest overall academic performance
KAYLEE JAIME ESTANISLAO
Outstanding Performance by a Senior
Given to the graduating senior with the strongest overall filmmaking work
NOAH MUÑOZ
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
Heather Flood Dean | School of Architecture
INTERIOR DESIGN AWARDS
Presented by Eric Olsen
Interim Chair | Architecture and Interior Design and Christoph Korner
Program Director | Interior Design
Excellence in Fourth Year Design
This award is granted to a student who has demonstrated the highest overall design and academic achievement in the senior studio year
MARY DILANCHIAN
Faculty Appreciation
Awarded to a graduating senior who has consistently shown a level of professionalism and commitment to the program, his/her colleagues, and exhibited traits of professional excellence
SHEILA NARANJO
WSOA Service Award, Interior Design Program
This award is granted to a student who has demonstrated outstanding service and leadership transforming the School of Architecture community
MELODY MARTINEZ
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
Presented by Eric Olsen
Interim Chair | Architecture and Interior Design and Parsa Rezaee
Program Director | Architecture
AIA Medal for Academic Excellence in Bachelor of Architecture Program
This medal and certificate are awarded to the student with the highest academic standing in the graduating class
VICTOR ORTIZ
Alpha Rho Chi Bronze Medal
Bestowed to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in transforming the Woodbury community
SAAD LADHANI
WSOA Design Excellence in Architecture Award
This award recognizes outstanding talent, innovation, and dedication in architectural pursuits. The recipient embodies design excellence through a remarkable blend of conceptual brilliance, aesthetic finesse, and a commitment to addressing real-world challenges with innovative solutions
TRAVIS TAYLOR
Grand Critique Awards
This includes three categories and is bestowed upon students who have demonstrated the highest scholastic achievement and critical thinking in their final year of study
Grand Critique Faculty Choice
KACI THEROS
Grand Critique Student Choice
BENJAMIN FALA
Grand Critique Highest GPA
BORNA TORABINEJAD
WSOA Service Award, Architecture Program
This award is granted to a student who has demonstrated outstanding service and leadership transforming the School of Architecture community
MONIKA UGURYAN
Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) Excellence Award
Presented by Wil Strickland
WSOA Career Director
The award recognizes individuals who have successfully completed the IPAL program, recording all 3,740 of their required work experience hours and attempting each of the six architectural registration exams. Recipients of this award demonstrate exceptional initiative, dedication, and readiness to contribute to the profession, setting a high standard for future generations of architects
AIDA TONOIAN
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
Presented by Eric Olsen
Interim Chair | Architecture and Interior Design and Parsa Rezaee
Program Director | Architecture
Grand Critique Student Choice, Master of Architecture
CHRISTOPHER LEE
AIA Medal for Academic Excellence in Master of Architecture Program
This medal and certificate are awarded to the student with the highest academic standing in the graduating class
RUTH KOHANTEB
WSOA Student Service Award, Master of Architecture Program
This award is granted to a student who has demonstrated outstanding service and leadership transforming the School of Architecture community
EVAN LUCKEY
APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE— MEDIA ARTS AWARDS
Presented by Arash Soleimani, Ph.D.
Chair | Applied Computer Science—Media Arts and Design Computation
Thesis Project Award, Applied Computer Science-Media Arts
ANTONIO TAYBORN
WSOA Service Award for ACSMA/DC Programs
This award is granted to a student who has demonstrated outstanding service and leadership transforming the School of Architecture community
ANTONIO TAYBORN
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AWARDS
Presented by Emily Bills, Ph.D.
Interim Chair | Construction Management and Sustainable Practices
Outstanding Student Award, Construction Management Program
This award is granted to a student with the highest GPA in the program
ISHA PRAJAPATI
Honorary Construction Management Service Award
This award is bestowed for outstanding contributions to the Solar Future House project
AMERICA BRAVO
OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
Presented by Evetth Gonzalez
Associate Dean of Students | Student Affairs
Outstanding Creative Service Award
This award recognizes exceptional contributions to student support services through creative expression. The recipient’s talents have made a significant impact by using their skills to share resources, uplift peers, and foster a culture of support and inclusion among Woodbury students. Their work has contributed meaningfully to the equitable support and positive experiences of all students across academic programs
AVA LAGUNDINO
Outstanding Leadership & Service Award
This award recognizes a student leader who has surpassed the expectations of their role, demonstrating integrity and selflessness. They embody the essence of leadership at Woodbury University with unwavering commitment to student wellbeing and have inspired others through their actions
NEHA VIGNESH
Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Award
This award recognizes a student who has inspired the growth and development of their team and the student population. Their motivation and talent have contributed to outstanding events through responsible and caring leadership to the Woodbury community and beyond CHRISTIE ISEKI
HONORS PROGRAM GRADUATES
Presented by Jennifer Peterson, Ph.D.
Incoming Director | Honors Program
Outstanding Performance in the Fulfillment of the Three Pillars of Curricular, Co-Curricular, and Service Work
Outstanding performance in the fulfillment of the three pillars of curricular, co-curricular, and service work during their completion of the Woodbury University Honors Program
JEREMY BARRETTA
CHRISTIE “VALENTINE” ISEKI
ALEXA LOPEZ
JOSHUA QUIZON
TAYLOR RAMCHARITAR
UNIVERSITY AWARD
Presented by Jeff Bellantoni
Interim President + Senior Academic Officer
Dora E. Kirby Award
Recognizes the highest GPA for Fall 2025 BORNA TORABINEJAD
PRESIDENT’S AWARD
Presented by Jeff Bellantoni
Interim President + Senior Academic Officer
Recognizes exemplary leadership, service, and involvement in the Woodbury community and beyond RECIPIENT TO BE ANNOUNCED