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- CLASS OF 2020 -36 TH ANNUALCommencement
OUR VISION, MISSIONAND VALUESVISION STATEMENTExcellent health and wellness for all in a world without health disparities.MISSION STATEMENTCharles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is a private non-profit studentcentered University that is committed to cultivating diverse health professionalleaders who are dedicated to social justice and health equity for underservedpopulations through outstanding education, research, clinical service, andcommunity rsityIntegrityCompassion
Congratulations Class of 2020On behalf of this University’s Board of Trustees, I am delighted to offer my congratulationsto the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Class of 2020.You will be known forever as one of the most unique graduating classes in the history of CDU.With your on-campus classwork cut short, you have demonstrated perseverance and dedicationin finishing your final year, and we celebrate your resilience.As you move on to the next stage of your life, know that, if the pandemic has demonstratedanything, it is that the need for you as a healthcare practitioner committed to working to achieve health equity forunderserved communities is greater than ever.You have much to offer the world. Go forward in your career—or continued education—with great pride and also faith in themission of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.We are exceptionally proud of you for your achievements!Arthur J. Ochoa, JDSenior Vice President of Advancement and Chief Advancement Officer for Cedars-Sinai Health SystemChair, CDU Board of Trustees3
Congratulationsto the Class of 2020!It gives me great pleasure to offer my congratulations to the Charles R. Drew University ofMedicine and Science Class of 2020!Your hard work has paid off. We applaud you for your diligence in your studies and know that yourCDU education has prepared you for the next chapter in your career or educational journey.But the world of medicine that you now enter—indeed, the world itself—is one that we could not imagine, as COVID-19has changed medicine and our lives forever. Yet, your response as a front-line provider in health care delivery, healthpolicy and research offers a tremendous opportunity to change the face of health care while advocating for health equityin underserved communities. Consider the leadership skills and education you now have to influence and change thefollowing:- The existing health disparities that we all know to exist, the inequities that inspired you to come tothis University to study, that have been clearly revealed to an entire nation by this pandemic.- The disproportionate effect of COVID-19 upon communities ofcolor, which is evidence of the tremendous need for physicians,nurses, physician assistants, radiologic technologists and other alliedhealth professionals committed to the cause of increasing access toquality healthcare for under-resourced populations.- The mistrust in the healthcare system by many in communitiessuch as South Los Angeles, which can really only be remedied bygetting more graduates of institutions such as CDU out into thehealthcare workforce—providers who look and sound like thepeople they are caring for.In short, the world is waiting for you.This is what you have trained for.This is your time.Be bold and keep your eyes on the prize.The entire CDU Family is behind you.We could not be prouder of you as you accept this challenge.David M. Carlisle, MD, PhDPresident and CEO, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science4
Dear Class of 2020,What a year! A common American witticism says “when the going gets tough, let the toughgets going.” It has been a tough, topsy-turvy, pandemical, dark, and rough year with theunprecedented health crisis that has claimed the lives of millions, plummeted national economies,truncated campus operations across the globe, and flipped the normal for a new normal. Butyour rugged determination has prevailed ultimately and lo and behold, congratulations is such abanal word for the deserving triumphant victors of the Class of 2020.The two most joyous days in the life of a Provost is the first day of orientation that welcomes students to the campus andthe day of commencement that celebrates their final accomplishments. Although COVID-19 has robbed us of the privilegeof shaking hands, hugging, and smiling to the cameras; it certainly has failed in stealing our tremendous joy for youraccomplishments. So, we rejoice that we are alive today; we rejoice that we are a witness of you crossing the finish-line; werejoice that you have been given the opportunity to come back to participate in future commencements; and we rejoice thatno matter how dark the night is, there is joy in the morning! Go in the spirit of Charles R. Drew and change the world!Hongera!Steve O. Michael, PhDExecutive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost5
2020 GraduatesThe College of MedicineDoctor of MedicineAmbriz, MarvinArteaga, ElvisAvila-Garibay, FernandoCargle, MelanieCarter, DevonCraddock, MarquellFerguson, FrederickGibbs, LaurenGordon, WesleyGriner, JaionnHarley, DushawnIsidro, ClaireJones-Linares, BrittanyMckenzie, ShaniceMichel, JoaquinMolina, AlfonsoMontoya, HectorMoore, KyashaNeal, JasminOfori, VincentPettway, BriaRuiz, MariaTurner, MauriceWilliams, DimejiEnhanced Post-Baccalaureatein Medicine, CertificateAcosta, ErikaAlvarado, EricChanna, EngridDragovic, MilenaEvans, JustineFlores, AlexanderFung, KandaceGerges, PaulGergis, MarvyHildreth, KristinJanisse, TenishaKapoor, VishaliKim, JoshuaLuu, BrittanyNicolas, LarissaRenoj, MonicaRobinson, JordanSalazar, TateTabak, SherryTakasugi, TaylorWhite, KristinaTHE COLLEGE OF SCIENCEAND HEALTHAssociate of Science,Radiologic TechnologyAchim, ElizabethAguilar, PercivalAhmed, WigdanAlcones, Alfred VincentAsfaw, EyobelBerry, DominiqueBrisker-Rashad, KhamilahBush, JonathanDelgado, DanielDelgado, JasonHarris, CassandraHarris, JaimeHwang, ChanelKhan, BismaMazzotti, GaetanoMoreno, JaylaNgo, DannyOrtiz-Luis, MichalPham, JohnRodriguez, RobertRymer-Martinez, RaquelSmbatyan, ZhannaTermell, KimberlyTruong, TuanUmali, JessicaVarner, PraemikaZulueta, PamelaCertificate,ComputedTomographySanchez, EberBachelor of Science,Radiologic ScienceSanchez, EberBachelor of Science,Biomedical SciencesAlkhamies, NoufArakelians, EminBrown, CourtneyClark, KhasiahClark, Ty’tiannaEsezobor, MarcellusHenderson, ShadawnKnox-Redic, TiahyraLayne, Ty’riekMarin, AracelyReed, MichaelRodgers, AlexisUmejesi, MishaelWilliams, CoreyWilliams, LewisYacoub, DavidMaster of Health Science,Physician AssistantAboagye, WendiAninzo, AshtonBui, VincentDiaz, KristalDominguez, DavidFlores, JustinGil, AnetaGutierrez, EdenHuynh, HangJoseph, StanleyKitahara, EmiKrishnamurthy, TarikaLe, PhuongLeal Beltran, StephanieMacon, Ke’EraMarashlian, TiaMurray, MelanieMuturi, MaureenNajac, BradleyOshiba-Fowode, Tolulope
Phan, JenniferRezekalla, KyrllosSantos, CristhiamThomas, MarianTran, DuyenVernon, AlexandriaMaster of Public Healthin Urban Health DisparitiesAkingbulu, JosephineAlvarez, JenniferBailey, ShanelleBarajas, MariaBaron, KylaBlackmon, JoshaunBoyce, ShanikaBryant-Horn, ArneshiaCastro Sandoval, JessicaCobb, SharonDavis-Hudson, RakeidraDorrah, KimberlyEdwards, CristinaGoodman, KrandalynHernandez, ErikaJimoh, LillyJohnson, KarlonLopez, BrianaMills-Brown, ChristieOsby, MelanieRodriguez-Orozco, CarolinaSanderlin, QuaninciaSharma, PallaviSimmons, JoilynWilliams, CandaceWisseh, CherylMaster of Science,Biomedical SciencesAsuncion, Maria PatriciaBarua, ShougatBashiri, SowgandBenavides, ViennaCortez, DaileenDavis, MiyahDecastro, WilliamEdwards, KaylaGalindo, MartinGessesse, HeywanGriffith, TaraIzucar, RaquelJameson, AbigailKim, SamuelLa, VyLopez, KevinMalone, BrookeMartinez, HasonMy, ManidaOlelewe, GinikachiPatel, HirenPatel, NilSalawu, DaniellaSimmons, AntionetteTeixeira, AmirVazquez, TatianaZarrabian, MehrshidTHE MERVYN M. DYMALLYSCHOOL OF NURSINGBachelor of Science in NursingAnugwom, IfeyinwaMorrow, WhitneyNwosu, JoanOkwaraji, KelechiReddix, TracyStewart, SarahTribiana, EddieEntry Level Master of Sciencein NursingAdefeso, DamilolaAdeniji, RahmatAkwaja, MelvinaAnyakapor, NkemdilimArunta, PatienceAsher, MartashaBeltran, JessicaBliss, CrystaBriscoe-Ohoiner, JanineBrown, JacquelineButts, LatoyaCasanova, StephanieCastellanos, MiguelChen, EmmanuelChildress, JazmynColmenares, IsmaelEkeagwu, RaphaelEkeanyanwu, UchennaErezo, Earl JamesGaribay, BrendaGarnett, BrittanyGolshani, SarahGwanyama, JubsiaHarris, XavierHo, DangIp, ChunmingIwegbu, ElsieIwuanyanwu, MagdaleneLazo, NicoleMacaraeg, AlyssaMarmolejo Casillas, JennyMassey, VerlettaMbagwu, ChinatuMoore, AlleneMorales-Valdez, JessicaNarayan, KarishmaNguyen, KhanhNwokochaeboka, SmartOgbunamiri, UgochiOkaro, ChiomaOkoye, ChinenyeOnyebalu, ChikaPryor, ShonneeRoca, Rey Paolo ErnestoRoxas, KevinTiongson, Joane KayTruong, TonyMaster of Science, FamilyNurse PractitionerAchi, DaniAdeduro, ChristianahAllard, KodyAlsharidah, WadhaAyeni, ShikeAyvazyan, Loreta7
2020 Graduates8Bada, FehintoluBaldo, Yasmine MonicaBalian, ArmenouhiBedford, LeronicaBondoc, MichaelBorja, RubyBruten, ShawndolynBunag, CharlesBunag, Kathleen AngelaBunag, Michael johnCampos, ReynalyCastillo-Maldonado, ZulmaChan, JacquelineChan-Lopez, JuliaCross, DominiqueCubangbang, Ruby AnnDacasin, KristaDacasin, RaffieDadashyan, InnaDe Guzman, ConcepcionDe Leon, CrespaDelos Santos, Rommel AdrianoDesha, Cornelius JeromeDeslate, StephanieDominguez-Claros, MarisolDouglas, StacyDykes-Barrow, RoslynEgeonuigwe, ElechiEsparza Sanchez, ClaudiaEspinueva, AnneFawcett, DanielaFerrer, Myles AngeloFlores, CarmenGalicia, Levi GaileGalura, MariaGatan, VicenteGaytan, MariaGibbons, Era MaeGil, ChiantallGilyard, TerryGreen, Marjorine PromiseHan, JerryHilt, ShanettaHuang, XiaorongHwang, YunIm, PatriciaJohns, JarmaineJuarez, Marco
Lacsamana, RommelLim, MichaelLopez, AndrewMacaspac, KhelseyMadarazo, Julio ArvieMalekniazi, AmaryllisManalang, RoneliaMarpaung, JesronMarron, RobertoMartin, EstelleMartinez, ChristineMorney-Kuanyawo, MargaretteMuhawij, FrancisNavarro, CecilleNgo, JohnNguyen, Khanh-LinhNguyen, TuocNwosu, NwamakaNwoye, Obianuju CarolineOifoh, RoselineOrtiguero, MoniqueOrtiz, ManuelPacina, RamonPadilla Villar, CarlosPalasio, DiannePedraza, CassandraPeterson, AmberPo, Patricia AnnePotes, MariaQue, RositaRazikova, GulnozaRivas, EmmelynRodriguez, Juan CarlosRucker, ShannaSalarda, JamilleSampang, ErwinSan Pedro, MelchorSangwanpanich, AimonShakeel, HibaSim, NadiaSoriano, ErlynSunga, AndreaTeah, MarilynTerteryan, NareTerteryan, TatevikTolentino, John MariusTra, DuyenTyrell, MoniqueUrzua, AlexisVega, AllanVillahermosa, AngelicaVillahermosa, ReynanteVo, ChristinaVu, WendyWilkerson, KaraWilson, DeniseZaragoza, PatriciaMaster of Science,Psychiatric/Mental HealthNurse PractitionerAguero, RosaAkanno, IjeomaAleje, SinatAlexander, KevanAnugwom, KennethBell, OlajumokeBisong, FranciscaDumaplin, LoreleiEgungwu, JoyFoster, BoseFulinara, VanessaGregorio, NicoleHarrison, RonaldIheaka, NnennaJones, DexterMadu, HarriethNacar, ClintNguyen, CatvyNwosu, EbereOcan, MercedesOfosu Ameyaw, MercyPeterson, PorshaSimplice, JenniqueSmith, KenyaWells, DonaldJimenez, GregorioNguena, NadineOnyeanusi, EbeleOranusi, KenechukwuSalalila, LeonorSmith-Douglas, JacquelynTate, DanielleTitensky, Christine UyWhitehead, AureliaWhitehead, DionPost Master’s Certificate,Psychiatric/Mental HealthNurse PractitionerAniemeka, IfeomaBumatay, FragranceCruz, JacintaDiaz, JohanneldaElemuren, KehindeElemuren, TaiwoEsguerra, OfeliaGarcia, EvelynHughes, JoanLandingin, JudithMaduafokwa, EuchariaNovales, TeresaOkafor, BlessingPrimero, Brenda GaileRosete, Leika-MarrieSampang, Mark ChristianTinoco, MariaTuazon, HomerUzoaru, KinrossVasquez, JosephineWei, MaotaoPost Master’s Certificate,Family Nurse PractitionerAbioro, OmowunmiAbiy, TirsitAcevedo, KharenAvalos-Diaz, BlancaBanzon, MelvinBattick, ArvellaBenjamin, AliceCalloway, JasonEleby, CharitaGardner, Bobbie9
University GovernanceBoard of TrusteesArthur J. Ochoa, JD – ChairJohn Yamamoto, Esq – Vice ChairJames M. Rosser, PhD – Executive Committee MemberMohsen Bazargan, PhD (Faculty Representative)Candace Bond McKeever, MBADavid M. Carlisle, MD, PhD (Ex-Officio)Linda GriegoHoward A. Kahn, MAVidya Kaushik, MDBrittany Jones-Linares, MBA (Student Representative)Kelsey Catherine Martin, MD, PhDB. Kathlyn Mead, MBABenjamin F. Quillian, PhDClarence L. Shields, Jr., MDScott Weingarten, MD, MPHHarding Young, MDTrustees EmeritiCornelius L. Hopper, MDRobert Tranquada, MDBoard of CouncilorsMark Ridley-Thomas, PhD – ChairGene Block, PhDLloyd Dean, EdDThomas M. Priselac, MPHOfficers of the UniversityDavid M. Carlisle, MD, PhDPresident and Chief Executive OfficerSteve O. Michael, PhDExecutive Vice President of Academic Affairs and ProvostCarl A. McLaney, MPAVice President of Administration and InfrastructureAngela L. Minniefield, MPASenior Vice President of Advancement,Strategic Development & External AffairsJay Vadgama, PhDVice President for Research and Health Affairs102020 Commencement Ceremony Planning CommitteeJackie BrownAngela L. Minniefield, MPAAnjaila Van OstrandArmando EstradaBrittney MillerChaz Medlock Darlene Parker-Kelly, EdD, MSLSDaphne Calmes, MDDebbie LopezDolores Caffey-Fleming, MPHFarnaz SaadatJessica SandovalJohn MerrymanJoshua FeenstraKaitlin Jackson-FerriotKay Lynn CejaMelanie RodriguezNancy Fuertes JuarezPatricia EscobarRaquel MunozRichard Lindstrom, EdDSteve Michael, PhDThomas Magee, PhD
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2020COLLEGE OF MEDICINELeadershipDeborah Prothrow-Stith, MDDeanRonald A. Edelstein, EdDSenior Associate Dean, Academic AffairsDaphne Calmes, MDAssociate Dean, Medical Education Program(UCLA/CDU MEP) and Student AffairsDenese Shervington, MDAssistant Dean, Graduate Medical EducationRoberto Vargas, MD, MPHAssistant Dean, Health Policy andInter-Professional EducationFACULTY EXECUTIVE BOARDEleby Washington, MD, ChairArthur Fleming, MD, PhD, Vice- ChairACADEMIC DEPARTMENTSFamily MedicineLisa Barkley, MD, FAAFP, FASHM, FACSM, ChairMuhammad Farooq, MD, Chair EmeritusInternal MedicineTheodore Friedman, MD, PhD, ChairObstetrics and GynecologySebhat Afework, MD, ChairPediatricsRichard Findlay, MD, ChairGlenda Lindsey, MD, Vice ChairPreventive and Social MedicineDavid Martins, MD, ChairPsychiatryDenese Shervington, MD, MPH, Chair12SurgeryEleby Washington, MD, ChairDarryl Willoughby, MD, Vice ChairGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATIONFamily MedicineLisa Barkley, MDProgram Director, Family Medicine Residency ProgramHector Llenderrozos, MDAssociate Program Director, Family MedicineResidency ProgramPsychiatryGul Ebrahim, MD, MBAProgram Director, Psychiatry Residency ProgramInternal MedicineArnel Joaquin, MDProgram Director, Internal Medicine Residency ProgramMEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (MEP)Peregrina Arciaga, MDDirector, Simulation and Inter-Professional EducationCesar Barba, MDChair, Urban Underserved CollegeShahrzad Bazargan, PhDDirector, Medical Student Research Thesis ProgramShanika Boyce, MDCo-Director, Longitudinal Primary Care ClerkshipGilbert Granados, MDCo-Director, Family Medicine ClerkshipJimmy Hara, MDCo-Director, Family Medicine ClerkshipCo-Director, Longitudinal Primary Care ClerkshipStanley Hsia, MDDirector, Ambulatory Internal Medicine ClerkshipBrian Rayhanabad, MDDirector, Internal Medicine ClerkshipRahn Bailey, MDInterim Director, Psychiatry Clerkship
ENHANCED POST-BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMSheila Young, MDDirectorSondos Islam, PhD, MPH, MSChair and Associate Professor,Department of Urban Public HealthDAVID GEFFEN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT UCLAJohn C. Mazziotta, MD, PhDVice Chancellor, UCLA Health SciencesCEO, UCLA HealthLucy W. Kibe, DrPH, MS, MHS, PA-CDirector and Associate Professor,Physician Assistant ProgramKelsey Martin, MD, PhDDeanJonathan R. Hiatt, MDVice Dean for FacultyClarence H. Braddock III, MD, MPH, M.A.C.PVice Dean for EducationChief Medical Education OfficerLee T. Miller, MDAssociate Dean for Medical Student AffairsLinda G. Baum, MD, PhDAssociate Dean, Medical Student Researchand ScholarshipFull-time FacultyHarold Abramowitz, MFAAssistant Professor,Department of General StudiesYasser H. Aman, DPHAssistant Professor,Department of Urban Public HealthBita Amani, PhD, MHSAssociate Professor,Department of Urban Public HealthJorge Artaza, PhD, MSAssociate Professor,Department of Health and Life Sciencesand Physician Assistant ProgramLynn Gordon, PhDSenior Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity & InclusionFawzia Bardag-Gorce, PhDAdjunct Associate Professor,Department of Health and Life Sciences2020COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND HEALTHMohsen Bazargan, PhDProfessor, Department of Urban Public HealthLeadershipHector G. Balcazar, PhD, MSDean and ProfessorMonica G. Ferrini, PhD, MSChair and Associate Professor,Department of Health and Life SciencesCandice Goldstein, PhD, CADC-IIChair and Assistant Professor, Department of General StudiesDirector, Psychology ProgramEugene Hasson, MS, RT (R), CRDirector and Assistant Professor,Radiologic Technology ProgramDolores Caffey-Fleming, MPH, MSInstructor, Department of General StudiesDavid M. Carlisle, MD, PhDProfessor, Department of Urban Public HealthPresident and CEO, Charles R. Drew UniversityVictor Chaban, PhD, MSCRProfessor,Department of Health and Life SciencesNoé Chavez, PhD, MAAssistant Professor,Department of Urban Public Health13
Cynthia Davis, MPHAssistant Professor,Department of Urban Public HealthSteve O. Michael, PhDProfessor, Department of Urban Public HealthExecutive Vice President for Academic Affairs and ProvostFred Dominguez, MD, MPHAssistant Professor,Department of Urban Public HealthSharon Mohale, MPAS, PA-CAssistant Professor,Physician Assistant ProgramPranabananda Dutta, PhDPostdoctoral Fellow,Department of Health and Life SciencesSchetema Nealy, PhDAssistant Professor,Department of Health and Life SciencesSheba George, PhDAssistant Professor,Department of Health and Life SciencesDarlene Parker-Kelly, EdD, MLSInstructor, Department of General StudiesCynthia Gonzalez, PhD, MPHAssistant Professor,Department of Urban Public HealthJennifer Griffith, MSPAS, PA-CClinical Coordinator and Assistant Professor,Physician Assistant ProgramNina Harawa, PhD, MPHProfessor,Department of Urban Public HealthLejeune Lockett, DM, MSPHAssistant Professor,Department of Urban Public HealthMargarita Loeza, MDAssistant Professor,Physician Assistant ProgramThomas Magee, PhDAssociate Professor,Department of Health and Life SciencesDavid Martins, MD, MSMedical Director and Associate ProfessorPhysician Assistant ProgramWalter McMillan, BS, RT, CT, CNMTInstructor, Radiologic Technology Program14Keosha Partlow, PhD, MPHAssistant Professor,Department of Urban Public HealthMichele Perez, MPH, MS, RT (R)(F)(M), ARRT (R)(CT)Instructor,Radiologic Technology ProgramEnrico Rodrigo, PhDAssociate Professor, Department of General Studiesand Department of Health and Life SciencesNoel Rollon, MS, RT(R), CRTClinical Coordinator and Instructor,Radiologic Technology ProgramBikau Shukla, PhDAssistant Professor,Department of Health and Life SciencesLinda Towles, MAInstructor, Department of General StudiesGreta Vines-Douglas, MSHS, PA-CAcademic Coordinator and Assistant Professor,Physician Assistant ProgramImani Williams, BS, PAInstructor,Physician Assistant Program
2020THE MERVYN M. DYMALLySCHOOL OF NURSIngLeadershipDiane Breckenridge, PhD, MSN, RN, ANEFDean and ProfessorEunice Bisong-Nkongho, DNP, MSN,PMHNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, RNPMHNP Program Director and Assistant ProfessorChinua Ukwuani MSN, PHN, RNInstructorAnne Wicks, MSN, BSN, BA, RNInstructorPart-Time FacultyAna Cortez, MSN, CNRC, RNInstructorRomar Lingad, MSN, FNP-C, APRNAssistant ProfessorNancy Diago, MSN, FNP-CAssistant ProfessorAdjunct FacultyAntido, Sheryl, MSN NP-CSharon Cobb, PhD, MSN, RN, PHNAquino, Felino. MSN, NP-CRN-BSN Program Director and Assistant ProfessorBattick, Arvella, DNP, MSNBenjamin, Alice, MSN, CNS, RNMa. Recanita Jhocson, MSN, NP-C, RNBenliro, Irene, DNP, FNP-CFNP Program Director and Assistant ProfessorBernal, Denilo, DNP, FNP-BCMariles Rosario, DNP, MSN, NP-C, RNBowsfield, Kevin, MSN, RNAssistant FNP Program Director and Assistant ProfessorBurrell, Angela, MSN, FNP-BCCanlas, Adora, MSN, NP-CFarnaz Saadat, PhDCarandang, Rosemarie, MSN, NP-CDirector of Student AffairsChidi, Obiageli, DNP, NP-CCooper, Alexis, MSN, RNDelia Santana, PhD, RN, MSN, MPHFabian, Arlene T. MSN, NP-CAssistant ELM Program Director/DirectorFish, Karen, MSN, RNClinical Coordination and Assistant ProfessorGabbendon, Ruby, DNP, RNGuzman, Anne, MSN, FNP-BCMickie Schuerger, DNP, FNP-BC, MSN, RN-BCLedesma, Hernani DNP, EdD, MSIDT (C), MSN, MHA, RN, CNEProgram Director, Entry Level Masters and Associate ProfessorJackson, Linda, MSN, NP-CJones, Gregory, MSN, RNFull-time FacultyJones, Sylvia, MSN, RN, PHNVictor Chaban, PhD, MSCRMcLeod, Renee, PhD, CPNPProfessorMoralde, Rochelle, MSN, NP-CAtalah Dillard, MSN, RNMorante, Pedro, DNP, MSN, NP-CInstructorObah, Obiageli, MSN, NP-CTavonia Ekwegh, DNP, APRN, PHNOmuson, Victoria, DNP, PMHNP-BCAssistant ProfessorOnyekwe, Cordelia Rose, DNP, PMHNP-BCJuana Ferrerosa, PhD, MSN, RNPortugal, Alna B. MSN, NP-CAssistant ProfessorQuito, Ester, MSN, NP-CEmilyn Lao, MSN, RNReyes, Carmela, MSN, NP-CAssistant ProfessorReyes, Jeanette, MSN, NP-CIngrid Roberts, MSN, PHN, RNReyes, Ruby, MSN, NP-CSimulation Coordinator and InstructorSantos, Lindsay, MSN, RNMagda Shaheen, PhD, MS, MPHSia, Gomelia, MSN, NP-CAssociate ProfessorTakvorian, Linda, FNP-BC, MSN, RN, CNERenee Smith, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC PHN, RNTinoco, Maria, MSN, NP-CAssistant ProfessorTran, Quan, MSN, NP-CPeter Tom, PharmDTria, Reynalda, MSN, NP-CAssistant ProfessorTurkson, Stella, MSN, RN15
2020 Graduate and Faculty Awards (as of June 4, 2020)COLLEGE OF MEDICINEDr. Charles R. Drew AwardFerguson, FreddyMcKenzie, ShaniceDr. Martin Luther King Jr. AwardFerguson, FreddyDr. Rebecca Lee AwardIsidro, ClaireDr. Carlos Conseco González AwardArteaga, ElvisDr. Geraldine Burton-Branch AwardPettway, BriaDr. Mitchell Spellman, AwardMoore, KyashaCesar Chavez AwardMontoya, HectorDr. Helen Rodriguez-Trias AwardGibbs, LaurenDr. Theodore Q. MillerPeer Advocacy AwardNeal, JasminCOLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND HEALTHDr. Charles Buggs AwardBaron, KaylaCobb, SharonGriffith, TaraJimoh, LillyLa, VyMy, ManidaPatel, NilRodriguez-Orozco, CarolinaSharma, PallaviTeixeira, AmirDr. Mary McLeod Bethune AwardTermell, KimberlyOverall ExcellenceGriffith, TaraDEPARTMENT AWARDSOutstanding Service and DedicationMartinez, JasonMaster of Public Health,Urban Health DisparitiesAcademic Excellence AwardRodriguez-Orozco, CarolinaThe Dean’s Humanism in Medicine AwardMolina, AlfonsoRuiz, MariaChampion of Science AwardJohnson, KarlonSilver Research AwardMolina, AlfonsoBronze Research AwardMontoya, HectorOutstanding Serviceand DedicationArakelians, EminDr. Raymond Kivel AwardBrown, CourtneyDr. Jack Mitchell AwardBailey, ShanelleAdvocate AwardSharma, PallaviGold Research AwardNeal, JasmineBachelor of Science inBiomedical SciencesAcademic AchievementReed, MichaelOutstanding LeadershipWilliams, LewisMaster of Science inBiomedical SciencesAcademic ExcellenceTeixeira, AmirDean’s Award of ExcellenceMcKenzie, ShaniceDr. Delford Williams III, Surgery AwardCargle, MelanieVisionary AwardAlvarez, JenniferCritical Thinking AwardBarajas, MariaLeadership AwardBailey, ShannellePersistence AwardDorrah, KimberlyScholar AwardBaron, KylaOutstanding LeadershipVazquez, TatianaFACULTY HONORS –Presented by the Academic SenateOutstanding ProfessorDr. David MartinsMedical Director, Physician AssistantProgram, College of Science and HealthChair, Department of Preventiveand Social Medicine, College of MedicineOutstanding ServiceDr. Sheila YoungDirector, Pre-Medical Academy,College of MedicineOutstanding TeachingDr. Mariles RosarioAssistant Director of FNP Program andAssistant ProfessorMervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing
2020 Graduate and Faculty Awards (as of June 4, 2020)In Loving Memory of our ColleaguesDr. Erik S. FlemingAssistant Professor, Dept. of Preventiveand Social Medicine, College of MedicineMay 29, 1980 – January 1, 2020FNPCohort 22Potes, MariaCohort 24Muhawij, FrancisDr. Seyung ChungAssistant Professor, Dept. of InternalMedicine, College of MedicineJanuary 10, 1966– October 11, 2019EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTELMCohort 16Cohort 17Erezo, Earl JamesTiongson, Joane KayMERVYN M. DYMALLY SCHOOL OF NURSINGDean’s Leadership AwardRN-BSNStewart, SarahTribiana, EddieEntry Level Master (ELM)Cohort 16Cohort 17Asher, MartashaGaribay, BrendaMacaraeg, AlyssaAdefeso, DamilolaPMHNPCohort 1Gregorio, NicoleWei, MaotaoRN-BSNCohort 5Reddix, TracyStewart, SarahFNPCohort 22Salalila, LeonorPsychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)Cohort 1Foster, BoseHarrison, RonaldAlexander, KevanFamily Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Cohort 22Cohort 23Bedford, LeRonicaPeterson, AmberCohort 24Gil, ChianatallCLINICAL EXCELLENCE AWARDELMCohort 16Cohort 17Anyakpor, NkemdilimTiongson, Joane KayBliss, CrystaRoca, Rey Paolo E.Butts, LatoyaMorales-Valdez, JessicaPMHNPCohort 1Bell, OlajumokeBisong, Francisca ObiOfosu, Ameyaw MercyCohort 23Vega, AllanCohort 23Ayeni, ShikeDacasin, KristaMorney-Kuanyawo, MargaretteSoriano, ErlynUrzua, AlexVega, AllanVillahermosa, AngelicaCohort 24Achi, DaniBaldo, Yasmine MBunag, CharlesBunag, Kathleen A.Bunag, Michael J.Campos, ReynalyDadashyan, InnaGil, ChiantallJimenez, GregorioNgo, JohnNwosu, NwamakaPacina, RamonPo, Patricia A.Salarda, JamilleTolentino, John M.Tyrell, Monique17
“True heroism is remarkablysober, very undramatic. It is notthe urge to surpass all others atwhatever cost, but the urge toserve others at whatever cost.”—Arthur Ashe
Congratulations class of 2020!The events of 2020 have been unprecedented and will forever be remembered. Perhaps whatwill be remembered most is the resiliency, perseverance and tenacity of the Class of 2020. Youhave conquered what many have not experienced and thrived in an uncharted reality. As wecontinue to process our current “new normal”, you will not be forgotten, Class of 2020. In themidst of the unknown, what I know for sure is that you – Class of 2020 – have the entire CDUMighty Lion alumni network ready to welcome you. A family like no other. A community like noother. The CDU Alumni Association is a supportive, strong, and dynamic family. And we are herefor you.As you enter into a new journey, we invite you to stay connected and involved with the AlumniAssociation. We are excited to celebrate you for years to come. Cheers to you, Class of 2020, for lighting the path andachieving immeasurably more than imagined.Congratulations on this huge milestone! Mighty Lions Forever.Brittney MillerAlumni Relations and Corporate Giving Manager202019
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Delgado, Daniel Delgado, Jason Harris, Cassandra Harris, Jaime Hwang, Chanel Khan, Bisma Mazzotti, Gaetano Moreno, Jayla Ngo, Danny Ortiz-Luis, Michal Pham, John . SCHOOL OF NURSING Bachelor of Science in Nursing Anugwom, Ifeyinwa Morrow, Whitney Nwosu, Joan Okwaraji, Kelechi Reddix, Tracy Stewart, Sarah Tribiana, Eddie
