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Madonna University75th Annual CommencementSaturday, May 7, 2022
The Commencement tradition dates back to the Middle Ages. For today’sceremony, the Dais Party on the stage and the faculty are wearing academicregalia, whereby each element is distinctive for the degree earned.The Mace, carried by the Chief Marshal, symbolizes the University’sgoverning authority and is present only when the President andTrustees are in attendance.The President’s Medallion, representing the Chain of Office, carries theUniversity’s Motto Sapientia Desursum, “Wisdom from Above”.The portrait of Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska, the foundress of theFelician Sisters, represents the visionary leaders who founded MadonnaUniversity in 1937. The Felician Sisters sponsor several other ministriesacross North America.The graduates and faculty are grouped by academic discipline and willprocess in order of seniority, beginning with the newest college or school.
Madonna University CommencementThe Suburban Collection ShowplaceSaturday, May 7, 202211:00 a.m.Acting President Ian S. DayPresidingLewis Walker, Ph.D.Provost and Vice President for Academic AdministrationMaster of CeremoniesPreludePrelude.Madonna University String EnsembleBagpiper.Donald K. RossProcessionalPomp and Circumstance.Madonna University String EnsembleFlag Bearers.Student LeadersEmily GavalierAshley EverettMichelle NavaKayla HurrenJulia MillsAdam ElayanAbigayle BartlettBlessed Mary Angela Truszkowska PortraitJayvonne SimmonsGraduatesChief Marshal.Dennis Bozyk, Associate Professor and General StudiesProgram DirectorFacultyAdministratorsTrusteesDais PartyHonorary Degree RecipientPresidentThe Star-Spangled Banner.Joel Twitchell, Mathematics and Vocal PerformanceGraduateMolly-Kate Marie Johnson, Allison Rose Karczynski,McKayla Anne Lewis, Alexis Michelle Maxwell,Kayla Poole, Rebekah Anne Rice, Mara Elizabeth Turner,Destiny Laura Marie Venable, Montana Alexa Ziemba,(ASL Signers)Invocation.Sr. Mary Aquinas Szott, CSSF, TrusteeWelcome.Ian S. Day, Acting PresidentMadonna University Graduates May 7, 20221
Introduction of Keynote Speaker.David J. Boyd, Board ChairpersonKeynote Speaker. Gerald W. Smith, President of GW Smith & AssociatesPresentation of Honorary Degree CandidateCandidate: .Gerald W. Smith, President of GW Smith & AssociatesHonorary Doctor of Humane LettersPresented by: .David J. Boyd, Board ChairConferral of Honorary Degree.Ian S. Day, Acting PresidentPresentation of Distinguished AlumnaRecipient:Presented by:Perrmella Harris, ’98Matt Rheinecker, Ph.D., Vice President for AdvancementIntroduction of Student Speaker.Stella Evengelista, M.D., TrusteeStudent Speaker.Benny Belesky, Nursing GraduatePresentation of Graduate and Undergraduate Degree CandidatesDeborah Dunn, Ed.D., GNP.Graduate School DeanDeborah Dunn, Ed.D., GNP.College of Nursing and Health Interim DeanKevin Eyster, Ph.D.College of Arts and Sciences DeanKaren Obsniuk, Ph.D.College of Education and Human Development DeanTara Kane, Ph.D.School of Business Dean(Photographs may be taken from seats only. For the safety of all guests, do not stand in or block aisles or doorways. Guestsmay not approach the stage or ramps near the stage.)Conferral and Distribution of Degrees.Ian S. Day, Acting PresidentAcknowledgement of All Candidatesfor Degrees and Honors.Ian S. Day, Acting PresidentAlumni Pledge .Perrmella Harris, ’98, Distinguished Alumna(Graduates and Madonna University Alumni stand)“We accept our responsibility and pledge our efforts to promote the general welfare of Madonna University; to create andmaintain an active interest among alumni members; to extend the influence of Madonna University; to perpetuate friendshipsamong our alumni associates; to initiate and participate in activities which will further the interests of the University; and soto aid our Alma Mater to meet its commitment to truth and service on both human and spiritual levels.”Benediction.Steven Harte, Ph.D., TrusteeAlma Mater . .Joel Twitchell, Mathematics and Vocal PerformanceGraduate(All rise and join in singing the Madonna University Alma Mater found on the inside back cover)RecessionalRecorded Music(Please stand)2Madonna University Graduates May 7, 2022
Honorary Degree RecipientGerald W. SmithDoctor of Humane Letters2022 Commencement SpeakerNative Detroiter Gerald W. Smith is president of GW Smith & Associates, acommunications firm specializing in strategic planning, video production, eventplanning and public relations. Recently, he served as vice president for the MacombCounty Habitat for Humanity, and before establishing his own firm, Smith was seniormanager of External Affairs for Comcast-Michigan.Early in his career, Smith served 14 years as director of community and project developmentat PBS/Detroit Public Television. Best known for co-hosting the EMMY-nominatedTV/radio talk show “Back-To-Back”, Smith also hosted “Good Schools: Making theGrade”.As a member of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation’s development teamhe co-authored several market studies for the City and served as project director for the Eastern Market, Seven MileLivernois, and Millender Center.A University of Detroit, graduate, Smith actively supports all levels of education. As a faculty member of WayneState’s Department of African Studies he received the Carter G. Woodson Award for excellence in education in 1998,and was named U.S. Peace Corps Black Educator of the Year in 1990. He also taught at Wayne County CommunityCollege, and was a guest lecturer at the Nairobi International School in Nairobi, Kenya.Smith served four terms on Madonna University’s board of trustees and was its first African American vice chair. Aschair of the Committee on Advancement, he helped raise funds for the University’s Franciscan Center. He also was abenefactor and a mentor to students in the Bridging Lost Gaps program.He has received hundreds of awards and served on numerous boards. He is a 2010 inductee into the MichiganChapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences EMMY Silver Circle and a “Michigan Chronicle”Man of Excellence award recipient; a 2011 Leadership Macomb graduate; and a 2012 National Association of MultiEthnicity in Communications Leadership Seminar graduate.Distinguished Alumna AwardPerrmella Harris, ’982022 Distinguished AlumnaThe oldest of four girls, Perrmella Harris grew up in Detroit, and was the first in herfamily to earn a college degree. Harris earned a bachelor of arts in video communicationsin 1998. Then, at a very young age, the goal oriented and entrepreneurial Harris ownedand operated the first, successful Black Cheer Gym, in Michigan, for some 25 years.The director of business development at SMS Group of Companies in Detroit, Harrisalso serves on the board of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce. She is a certified judgefor MHSAA Girls Competitive Cheer and NAIA College Cheer. An Amateur AthleticUnion volunteer for more than 20 years, Harris also has served as a National Cheerleadingofficial for more than 30 years.Her love for supporting and encouraging others to succeed led Harris to start the BlingEffect Foundation, a nonprofit organization that offers unique opportunities for personal growth, mentorship, anddevelopment while building character in young people and providing scholarships for those who complete the sixmonth program.Harris has been married to Glenn for 28 years and they have three adult children – Glenn Jr., Kory, and Keion. In2021,she earned a Master’s in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University. Earlier this year, shereceived the Livonia Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year Award.According to Harris, her Madonna University education changed her life forever. “My college degree has opened upmany opportunities, and it prepared me both intellectually as well as socially,” she said. “I was able to not only learnabout the various positions of broadcasting, but also to perfect my communication skills, which I use to this day.”Madonna University Graduates May 7, 20223
College of Nursing and HealthDoctor of Nursing PracticeBrittany May AndrewsAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerLivonia, MI†Helen Mary BurnsNursing PracticeLivonia, MI‡Janice Pavlik CecilNursing PracticeWestland, MILynn Monique CherryNursing PracticeNew Hudson, MI‡Crystal Nicole CusinNursing PracticeTrenton, MISusan Marie-Lowry MaherNursing PracticeRedford, MI†Saba A. GhalebNursing PracticeDearborn, MIKathleen Helen RittenhouseNursing PracticeSaline, MIJennifer Emily LewisNursing PracticeBritton, MIAdam Christopher SavineNursing PracticeCanton, MIChristopher LopezNursing PracticeLake Orion, MI‡Rowena Callo TeodoroNursing PracticeWarren, MIMaster of ScienceJessica Lynne BlackmanSenior Living AdministrationRoseville, MI†Evelyn Ramona RespressSenior Living AdministrationLincoln Park, MI†Deborah Joyce Smith-MorrissetteSenior Living AdministrationWarren, MIMelissa May Montague HobsonSenior Living AdministrationVassar, MIValerie Lynn RobinsonSenior Living AdministrationWarren, MIAnnamarie Marie La’vonne TillSenior Living AdministrationSouthfield, MIMaster of Science in NursingDenisha AdamsFamily Nurse Practitioner/Adult Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerDetroit, MIHaifa H. AlrawiFamily Nurse Practitioner/Adult Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerDearborn, MI‡Crystal Marie AielloAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerHowell, MI†Brittany May AndrewsAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitioner with Advanced PracticeHospice & Palliative CareLivonia, MILeila Ayoub-ZeitounFamily Nurse PractitionerDearborn, MI‡Navneet BhanguFamily Nurse PractitionerDearborn, MIMaria Ashley BarronAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerDetroit, MI† Graduated August 2021‡ Graduated December 2021No symbol indicates anticipated graduation May or July 2022* Honors (3.5-3.699)** High Honors (3.7-3.899) Minor0 Second Minor*** Highest Honors (3.9-4.0) Leadership StoleNames of graduates and honors are accurate as of April 27, 2022. Changes made after this date could not be incorporated into the Commencement program.4Madonna University Graduates May 7, 2022
Sarah Kathleen BrydenFamily Nurse PractitionerWest Bloomfield, MICaryn Elizabeth Lamb BurkeAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerAnn Arbor, MIJaime Lee ChalmersFamily Nurse Practitioner/AdultGerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerYpsilanti, MISuraya Ezzat ChamseddineAdult-Gerontology Primary Care NursePractitionerDearborn, MIStephanie Lee DillworthAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerRedford, MI‡Julie Carmen Jimena DorezaAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerLivonia, MI‡Breanna Marquis EddyAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerClawson, MINatalie Lord EngelFamily Nurse Practitioner/AdultGerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerSouth Lyon, MI†Wendy Marie FarrAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitioner with Advanced PracticeHospice & Palliative CareWestland, MI‡Velina Elizabeth FultonAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerWhitmore Lake, MIDanielle GendronFamily Nurse Practitioner/AdultGerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerFarmington, MIBrittney Lauren GeorgeAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerTroy, MI†Mari N. GoreckiFamily Nurse Practitioner/AdultGerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerRoyal Oak, MI†Megan Renee GorgiaFamily Nurse Practitioner/AdultGerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerPlymouth, MILisa Marie GostiauxAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerSaint Clair Shores, MI‡Liliana Serratos HallAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerTrenton, MIMusa Adnan HazemyFamily Nurse Practitioner / AdultGerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerDearborn Heights, MIJenny Lynn HealyFamily Nurse PractitionerMilford, MIMadonna University Graduates May 7, 2022MyNhia HerFamily Nurse PractitionerWarren, MIKatterinne HidalgoFamily Nurse PractitionerBelleville, MIMonika Anna HolubowskiFamily Nurse PractitionerClinton Township, MI‡Sarah Anne HudsonAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerClawson, MI†Fatime H. JaafarFamily Nurse Practitioner/AdultGerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerDearborn Heights, MI‡Liji JosephAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerNovi, MI†Brianna Irene KlineFamily Nurse PractitionerHarper Woods, MI†Yunsun LentzFamily Nurse Practitioner/AdultGerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerMadison Heights, MIKelsey Lyn LittmannAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerGrand Blanc, MIElizabeth Irene MalinowskiFamily Nurse PractitionerUtica, MI5
‡Jessica R. MandziaraAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerFerndale, MINekia D. MartinAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerYpsilanti, MIAlexandra McMullenAdult-Gerontology Primary Care NursePractitionerBrighton, MIAmanda Marie McNeffAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerBerkley, MIKimberly Ann MillerAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerSouth Lyon, MIKatina MinorAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerTecumseh, MI‡Amanda Nicole MontoniAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerDearborn Heights, MI†Katherine G. MozurkewichAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitioner with Advanced PracticeHospice & Palliative CareLivonia, MILoan NguyenFamily Nurse PractitionerRedford, MI†Carla Ann NormanFamily Nurse PractitionerCanton, MI†John Charles O’ConnorFamily Nurse Practitioner/AdultGerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerTroy, MI6†Maggie Joyce OrnazianNursing AdministrationRoyal Oak, MI†Jessica Lynn PontelloFamily Nurse Practitioner/AdultGerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerSaint Clair Shores, MI†Victoria Lynn PrussFamily Nurse PractitionerTroy, MINoveen RehmanAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerRochester Hills, MIKristine Reyes SheppardAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerTroy, MIJessica NiemiecAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerLivonia, MI†Jordan Marie RichterAdult-Gerontology Primary Care NursePractitioner with Advanced PracticeHospice & Palliative CarePlymouth, MIBrooke Alison RobertsAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerMacomb, MI†Kimberlee Denise RobinsonFamily Nurse Practitioner/AdultGerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerRedford, MI†Laura Montserrat Del Rosario SalgadoFamily Nurse PractitionerBloomfield, MIAbbigail Rose SalogarAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerFerndale, MIMadonna University Graduates May 7, 2022†Maria Elizabeth SarmientoAdult-Gerontology Primary Care NursePractitioner with Advanced PracticeHospice & Palliative CareTroy, MI‡Annemarie Olivia ScanioAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerGrosse Pointe Park, MIAngela T. ShaeenaAdult-Gerontology Primary Care NursePractitionerSterling Heights, MINicole Chaves SonnenbergAdult-Gerontology Primary Care NursePractitionerGrosse Pointe Farms, MI†Alyssa Olivia SpicuzzaFamily Nurse Practitioner/AdultGerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerClinton Township, MINadine Staley BishopFamily Nurse Practitioner / AdultGerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerNorthville, MI‡Jason Ryan SysolAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerBrighton, MIMarwa TakkushFamily Nurse PractitionerLebanonSahar TalebFamily Nurse Practitioner/AdultGerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerDearborn, MI†Kendra Michelle TemplemanFamily Nurse PractitionerRoseville, MI
Shelby ThorntonFamily Nurse PractitionerSouth Lyon, MI†Crystal R. TurkNursing AdministrationNovi, MI‡Judith M. WesleyAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerLivonia, MI‡Hongtao WuAdult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitionerTroy, MI†Michelle Jacqueline WilmesAdult-Gerontology Primary CareNurse Practitioner with AdvancedPractice Hospice & Palliative CarePlymouth, MIYvonne Mouhssen ZaherFamily Nurse PractitionerDearborn Heights, MIMaster of Science in Nursing/Master of Business AdministrationDaniel Peter KonjaNursing Administration/Business AdministrationFarmington Hills, MIMichael Emil ManninaNursing Administration/Business AdministrationRoyal Oak, MIMaster of Public HealthHuda F Al-tamimiPublic HealthDearborn Heights, MIGorgina A. KareemPublic HealthWest Bloomfield, MIJovanna StanajPublic HealthWest Bloomfield, MIBritney R. GibbsPublic HealthCanton, MIMichelle Marie ProctorPublic HealthDearborn Heights, MIHaley Alyse WalterPublic HealthNorthville, MIGraduate Certificates†Brittany AndrewsBereavement: Trauma, Loss and GriefLivonia, MIMelissa May Montague HobsonIndependent & Assisted LivingLeadershipVassar, MIJessica Lynne BlackmanIndependent & Assisted LivingLeadershipRoseville, MIMelissa May Montague HobsonNursing Home AdministrationVassar, MI†Carla Ann NormanNurse / Health EducatorCanton, MI†Fatime H. JaafarNurse / Health EducatorDearborn Heights, MI†Evelyn Ramona RespressIndependent & Assisted LivingLeadershipLincoln Park, MIKatina MinorNurse / Health EducatorTecumseh, MI‡Ani SchleicherFamily Nurse PractitionerAllen Park, MI† Graduated August 2021‡ Graduated December 2021No symbol indicates anticipated graduation May or July 2022* Honors (3.5-3.699)** High Honors (3.7-3.899) Minor0 Second Minor*** Highest Honors (3.9-4.0) Leadership StoleNames of graduates and honors are accurate as of April 27, 2022. Changes made after this date could not be incorporated into the Commencement program.Madonna University Graduates May 7, 20227
‡Kati ShearerFamily Nurse PractitionerBrownstown, MI†Deborah Joyce Smith-MorrissetteIndependent and Assisted LivingLeadershipWarren, MIAnnamarie Marie La’vonne TillNursing Home AdministrationSouthfield, MI‡Rowena Callo TeodoroNurse/Health EducatorWarren, MI† Graduated August 2021‡ Graduated December 2021No symbol indicates anticipated graduation May or July 2022* Honors (3.5-3.699)** High Honors (3.7-3.899) Minor0 Second Minor*** Highest Honors (3.9-4.0) Leadership StoleNames of graduates and honors are accurate as of April 27, 2022. Changes made after this date could not be incorporated into the Commencement program.8Madonna University Graduates May 7, 2022
College of Arts and SciencesMaster of Arts in Liberal Studies and Leadership†Rosalind Theresa RenwrickLiberal Studies and LeadershipLivonia, MIMaster of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other LanguagesApril D. BauerTeaching English to Speakers of OtherLanguagesGarden City, MINawal Hassan El-HellaniTeaching English to Speakers of OtherLanguagesDearborn, MI†Xochitl CossyleonTeaching English to Speakers of OtherLanguagesMexico‡Awatef Mohammed EmseekTeaching English to Speakers of OtherLanguagesLibyaDanielle C. KeliherTeaching English to Speakers of OtherLanguagesCanton, MIMaster of ScienceStephanie DellyNutrition and DieteticsBloomfield Hills, MIMarina LouttsNutrition and DieteticsAnn Arbor, MI‡Laurie C SantaviccaNutrition and DieteticsEastpointe, MIHannah DisbrowNutrition and DieteticsChesterfield, MIDeanna Renee McClellanNutrition and DieteticsSterling Heights, MIJalen Amez ThomasNutrition and WellnessSouthfield, MIMackenzie Nicole GurneNutrition and WellnessShelby Township, MISarah Elizabeth NevilleNutrition and DieteticsBloomfield Hills, MI† Graduated August 2021‡ Graduated December 2021No symbol indicates anticipated graduation May or July 2022* Honors (3.5-3.699)** High Honors (3.7-3.899) Minor0 Second Minor*** Highest Honors (3.9-4.0) Leadership StoleNames of graduates and honors are accurate as of April 27, 2022. Changes made after this date could not be incorporated into the Commencement program.Madonna University Graduates May 7, 20229
College of Education and Human DevelopmentDoctorate of EducationNicholas William AngelLeadership and InnovationChelsea, MI†John Joseph DignanLeadership and InnovationShelby Township, MIKristin Renee WeberLeadership and InnovationBrighton, MIEducation SpecialistSarah Elizabeth HermannEducational LeadershipLivonia, MIAnne Marie KennellEducational LeadershipWestland, MI†Olutobi TalabiEducational LeadershipMount Clemens, MIChelsea Brianna PitcherEducational LeadershipGrosse Pointe Park, MIMaster of ArtsAndrianna Bowers-BardenHigher Education AdministrationRomulus, MI‡Angela Michelle HentkowskiHigher Education AdministrationNorthville, MI‡Annamarie Rose LaCasseHigher Education AdministrationYpsilanti, MI†Lakita EbohHigher Education AdministrationFarmington Hills, MI‡Michael L. Hicks IIHistoryOrchard Lake, MIAaron MalburgHistorySterling Heights, MIRobert R. GreenwoodHigher Education AdministrationClinton, MIBaljit KaurHigher Education AdministrationCanton, MIDiana PerillaHigher Education AdministrationDearborn, MI†Samantha Kristin HallmanHigher Education AdministrationRoyal Oak, MI†Jennifer Ann KennedyHigher Education AdministrationNovi, MI‡Allison Marie ProughHigher Education AdministrationPlymouth, MIMaster of Arts in Teaching†Lauren Racquel BizonAutism Spectrum DisordersAllen Park, MI†Alexandria Marie FeltsAutism Spectrum DisordersCanton, MIWesley Brendan PomroyAutism Spectrum DisordersTrenton, MI‡Laura Elizabeth DavidsonAutism Spectrum DisordersWalled Lake, MI†Jaime Lynn KiefferAutism Spectrum DisordersFlat Rock, MIRachel Marion PuranenAutism Spectrum DisordersLivonia, MITarya Carmella DishmonEarly Childhood EducationDetroit, MIRodina PeaceEarly Childhood EducationMilan, MI†Alicia Rae RobinsonLiteracy EducationLivonia, MI10Madonna University Graduates May 7, 2022
†Amanda Kristine SandersAutism Spectrum DisordersLivonia, MIBarbara Emma SimpsonAutism Spectrum DisordersAllen Park, MI†Samantha Rochelle ShoemakeLiteracy EducationNorthville, MI‡Michelle Anne WhitefieldLiteracy EducationNovi, MIMaster of ScienceTimothy Kon BadenCriminal Justice Leadership andIntelligencePlymouth, MI‡Fatema Samir BazziCriminal Justice Leadership andIntelligenceDearborn, MIKaitlyn Margaret DoughertyHumane LeadershipRoyal Oak, MI†Ashley Ann O’ConnorHumane StudiesAnchorage, AK†Lucielle Justine GouldCriminal Justice Leadership andIntelligenceLivonia, MI†Stefanie SheplerEducational LeadershipNorthville, MIBreonna GreenCriminal Justice Leadership andIntelligenceWarren, MI†Lauren Marie Buchowski-JacksonHumane StudiesHarper Woods, MIErica LaShawn DanielsHumane StudiesBrownstown, MI‡Carl William SmithCriminal Justice Leadership andIntelligenceStrongsville, OHLouvenia ThompsonCriminal Justice Leadership andIntelligenceDetroit, MI‡Arnold P. MuscatEducational LeadershipPlymouth, MIMaster of Social WorkJulia Nicole BaidelSocial WorkPlymouth, MITanisha Renay CainSocial WorkDetroit, MI†Darlene ColemanSocial WorkDetroit, MILinda M. BazziSocial WorkDearborn, MI†Andrew E. CarterSocial WorkFerndale, MILeanne ColemanSocial WorkAnn Arbor, MI† Graduated August 2021‡ Graduated December 2021No symbol indicates anticipated graduation May or July 2022* Honors (3.5-3.699)** High Honors (3.7-3.899) Minor0 Second Minor*** Highest Honors (3.9-4.0) Leadership StoleNames of graduates and honors are accurate as of April 27, 2022. Changes made after this date could not be incorporated into the Commencement program.Madonna University Graduates May 7, 202211
Trynaisha CrawfordSocial WorkDetroit, MINadia JamielSocial WorkLivonia, MICharnita Rose ParkerSocial WorkTaylor, MIPreston Robby-Lee EngramSocial WorkOak Park, MIJodie Ann KellySocial WorkShelby Township, MIBriana PhillipsSocial WorkPontiac, MIAnna Maria GerardSocial WorkSterling Heights, MIRenae Lee KempfSocial WorkDexter, MINicholas PituchSocial WorkYpsilanti, MILama EL Hajj HabhabSocial WorkDearborn Heights, MIEmily Kristine KeyserSocial WorkLivonia, MIDejia A’mon PlumpSocial WorkDetroit, MIAlexsia H. HarajliSocial WorkDearborn Heights, MIDanielle Alexis KnightonSocial WorkNovi, MIJames Dennis SteffenSocial WorkTroy, MIShayna HillenbergSocial WorkWolverine Lake, MIAshley Linda LaBranaSocial WorkSterling Heights, MIMeghan Kristine StimmelSocial WorkNew Hudson, MIApril Victoria HudelsonSocial WorkPlymouth, MIKorey LuebbertSocial WorkMacomb, MIKaylee Renee WilliamsonSocial WorkFarmington Hills, MITiara Lasha’ HullSocial WorkRedford, MIEbtisam MohamedSocial WorkMelvindale, MITanisha Marie WillisSocial WorkSterling Heights, MIEmily Brooke JacobsSocial WorkGibraltar, MILa Joy Elizebeth MorganSocial WorkDetroit, MIGraduate Teaching CertificateLinda M. BazziSchool Social WorkDearborn, MILama EL Hajj HabhabSchool Social WorkDearborn Heights, MIEmily Brooke JacobsSchool Social WorkGibraltar, MITanisha Renay CainAddiction StudiesDetroit, MIAlexsia H. HarajliSchool Social WorkDearborn Heights, MIRenae Lee KempfAddiction StudiesDexter, MIPreston Robby-Lee EngramSchool Social WorkOak Park, MIShayna HillenbergSchool Social WorkWolverine Lake, MIAshley Linda LaBranaAddiction StudiesSterling Heights, MIAnna Maria GerardAddiction StudiesSterling Heights, MITiara Lasha’ HullSchool Social WorkRedford, MIEbtisam MohamedSchool Social WorkMelvindale, MI12Madonna University Graduates May 7, 2022
Nicholas PituchAddiction StudiesYpsilanti, MIMeghan Kristine StimmelAddiction StudiesNew Hudson, MI†Rosalind Theresa RenwrickAddiction StudiesLivonia, MIKaylee Renee WilliamsonSocial Work AdministrationFarmington Hills, MI† Graduated August 2021‡ Graduated December 2021No symbol indicates anticipated graduation May or July 2022* Honors (3.5-3.699)** High Honors (3.7-3.899) Minor0 Second Minor*** Highest Honors (3.9-4.0) Leadership StoleNames of graduates and honors are accurate as of April 27, 2022. Changes made after this date could not be incorporated into the Commencement program.Madonna University Graduates May 7, 202213
School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration†Anup AnilBusiness AdministrationIndiaKarolina KaserBusiness AdministrationRoyal Oak, MI†Deepak SudhanBusiness AdministrationIndiaTaylore BakerBusiness AdministrationCanton, OHPejman LatifyBusiness AdministrationSouthfield, MIHumia SultanaBusiness AdministrationBangladeshKyle BerryBusiness AdministrationCommerce Township, MIChristopher Vincent LewanBusiness AdministrationLivonia, MIAlbert UjkajBusiness AdministrationHowell, MIKelly A. CooneyBusiness AdministrationLivonia, MITrevor James-Paul McCannBusiness AdministrationLivonia, MI†Melvin VargheseBusiness AdministrationIndiaKristen Marie GoughBusiness AdministrationWhitmore Lake, MI†Andrew Kevin RipkeBusiness AdministrationNapoleon, OHVijila Das Vijaydas LekhaBusiness AdministrationIndiaSamantha Caves HoffmanBusiness AdministrationCanton, MI†Sheethal SasiBusiness AdministrationIndiaMichael Anthony KanitraBusiness AdministrationLivonia, MI†Saadia SayedBusiness AdministrationUnited Arab EmiratesMaster of ScienceChristy Genevieve BashirBusiness LeadershipFarmington Hills, MICatrina Lewis HurstBusiness LeadershipDetroit, MIKaren Marry SanbornBusiness LeadershipLivonia, MIMadeleine Claire CaswellAccountancyPlymouth, MIEric Randall LashHealth Services AdministrationFarmington Hills, MI†Elona UzuniHealth Services AdministrationLivonia, MIBrian A. DayBusiness LeadershipMount Pleasant, MI‡Brittnee NaujokasAccountancyRedford, MITashsa YoungHealth Services AdministrationDearborn Heights, MIReem HamshoHealth Services AdministrationSyrian Arab RepublicChristopher Sean-McCann NickinBusiness LeadershipLivonia, MIKyle Wilson HermannBusiness LeadershipLivonia, MIRachel Anne PawlowskiHealth Services AdministrationLivonia, MI14Madonna University Graduates May 7, 2022
Graduate Certificates†Anup AnilInternational Business ManagementIndiaLa Joy Elizebeth MorganNon-Profit LeadershipDetroit, MIHumia SultanaInternational Business ManagementBangladeshJames BazylewiczOperations & Global SupplyChain ManagementFlat Rock, MI†Sheethal SasiInternational Business ManagementIndia†Melvin VargheseCost ManagementIndia†Saadia SayedHuman Resources ManagementUnited Arab EmiratesVijila Das Vijaydas LekhaCost ManagementIndia†Deepak SudhanCost ManagementIndiaTashsa YoungOperations & Global SupplyChain ManagementDearborn Heights, MI†Lauren Marie Buchowski-JacksonNon-Profit LeadershipHarper Woods, MIKyle Wilson HermannOperations & Global SupplyChain ManagementLivonia, MI† Graduated August 2021‡ Graduated December 2021No symbol indicates anticipated graduation May or July 2022* Honors (3.5-3.699)** High Honors (3.7-3.899) Minor0 Second Minor*** Highest Honors (3.9-4.0) Leadership StoleNames of graduates and honors are accurate as of April 27, 2022. Changes made after this date could not be incorporated into the Commencement program.Madonna University Graduates May 7, 202215
College of Nursing and HealthBachelor of Science‡Josephine G. Castillo*Health SciencesLivonia, MILauren Mackenzie Jones***Health SciencesGarden City, MIHope Dorothy SmithGerontologyBrighton, MIAlaina Michelle Celeski*Health SciencesDearborn, MIClaire Ann KonopatzkiGerontologyPsychologyRedford, MI‡Jessica Ann SmithHealth SciencesWayland, MI Annalisa Mirtha CherenziaHealth SciencesFarmington, MIJulianna GeorgeHealth Sci
College, and was a guest lecturer at the Nairobi International School in Nairobi, Kenya. Smith served four terms on Madonna University's board of trustees and was its first African American vice chair. As chair of the Committee on Advancement, he helped raise funds for the University's Franciscan Center. He also was a
