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ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEENTH YEAR
two thousand and twenty
CONFERRING OF DEGREESSchool of Allied Health Professions | Loma Linda, California
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Message from the President
Congratulations to the Class of 2020.One of the greatest joys experienced by our campus community
is the opportunity to celebrate your academic excellence and personal achievements. This 114th commencement season marks the culmination of your study and professional preparation, which has equipped you to meet the next great adventures of your lives. You and those who have supported you are to be commended.
Now and for all time, you occupy a place among the alumni of this historic institution. I urge you always to model in your personal and professional life the excellence and vision, the courage and resilience, the passion and compassion that continue to shape and enhance our global reputation and legacy.
As you move beyond this weekend to the world of work or the pursuit of advanced degrees, I know that your commitment to our mission and values will be evident as your knowledge and skills are used to “continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ—to make man whole.”
Now go with confidence wherever your dreams may lead you—questioning, learning, and challenging as you change our world for the better. I wish for you a satisfying and successful journey as you serve in the name and spirit of our gracious God.
Richard H. Hart, M.D., Dr.P.H.
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Message from the Dean
Class of 2020 – Congratulations.Your perseverance, your dedication, and your commitment
have paid off. Some of you have spent a lot of time with us. Three, four, five, sometimes even seven years. Others, maybe not so long. But either way, you have become a part of the School of Allied Health Professions and Loma Linda University family. We are humbled by your trust in us for your education and training, and yet, we send you away glad that you spent the time with us, and looking forward to the impact that you are going to make in health care and in your profession.
And so on this special day, we say congratulations and we wish you all of the best.
Craig Jackson
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University History Highlights
Loma Linda University is part of the Seventh-day Adventist system of higher education that adheres to and promotes its vision—“Transforming lives through education, health care, and research”—and its motto—“To make man whole.”
Loma Linda University traces its beginnings back to 1905, when—through a series of divine providences—the University, starting as a nurses’ training school, was founded at Loma Linda, California, by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The School of Nursing began in 1905. In 1909, the College of Medical Evangelists received its charter as a medical school with the express purpose of preparing physicians who could meet the needs of the whole person. Both schools emphasized the need for healthful living as a part of medical care—a revolutionary concept in 1905.
The University has steadily expanded its programs to meet the demands of a global environment. The original schools—Nursing and Medicine—have been joined by the Schools of Allied Health Professions, Behavioral Health, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Religion; and the Faculty of Graduate Studies. All the school programs are accredited by their respective accrediting bodies.
1905 Loma Linda Sanitarium and Nurses’ Training School (renamed School of Nursing in 1924)1909 Institution named College of MedicalEvangelists (CME), which included School of Medicine1937 School of Medical Technology1941 School of Physical Therapy1948 School of Tropical and Preventive Medicine (reorganized as School of Public Health in 1967)1953 School of Dentistry1954 Graduate School (restructured as Faculty of Graduate Studies in 2005)1961 College of Medical Evangelists renamed Loma Linda University1962 Voted to consolidate the Schools of Medicine and Nursing on the Loma Linda campus1966 Schools/Programs consolidated as the School of Health Related Professions, now known as School of Allied Health Professions1967 Loma Linda University campus merged with La Sierra College1968 Loma Linda University Hospital dedicated; renamed Loma Linda University Medical Center in 19701990 Loma Linda and La Sierra campuses became two separate universities1997 Loma Linda University and Medical Center corporately linked together through Loma Linda
University Adventist Health Sciences Center—LLUAHSC2002 School of Pharmacy2003 School of Science and Technology (restructured as School of Behavioral Health in 2012)2005 LLU centennial celebration2007 School of Religion2015 Corporation name changed from Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center (LLUAHSC) to Loma Linda University Health (LLUH)
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Today the original 1905 property is part of an expanding health sciences campus operated under the jurisdiction of Loma Linda University Health—which includes six Loma Linda University-named medical facilities: Medical Center, Children’s Hospital, Medical Center-East Campus, Surgical Hospital, Behavioral Medicine Center, and Medical Center-Murrieta; ten LLUH institutes; three LLUH-related research centers; and various school-related research centers.
After more than a century of service, the University remains committed to the vision of its founders and is sustained by its close association with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The University is recognized as a leader in the field of health sciences education, research, and service—locally and internationally.
Through divine providence and guidance, Loma Linda University continues to fulfill its mission: To prepare health professionals to continue the teaching and healing ministry of the Master Teacher and Great Physician, Jesus Christ.
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School of Allied Health Professions Candidates for Degrees
The listing of a candidate’s name in the commencement program is presumptive evidence of graduation but is not to be regarded as conclusive.
The three-letter designation following a student’s name (MAR, SEP, DEC) indicates the month in which the student completed his or her program, if other than May/June.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCEDepartment of Physical TherapyPsychical Therapist Assistant
Stephanie AdamsScholarship Excellence Award
Yasamin AkbarhosseiniExceptional Service Award
Brandon M. Allen
Melissa Anguiano
Mena Wageh Azer
Angel Eduardo Becerra
Michael Edward Belculfino
Amy Bi
Shawn Curtis Bowen
Brenda Joanna Castillo
Mbebui Jane Chafeh
Danielle Jean Cox
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Dianne Jean Gil
Emily Grace Howard
Rebekah Marquelle HowardScholarship Excellence Award
Pedro Luis Hughes
Therese Noelle KellyScholarship Excellence Award
Natalie Brooke King
Maxine Harmony LarsenPTA Program Faculty Award
Sophia Elise Lartigau
Dat Thanh Le
Elina Yen Nhi Le
Roger Ira Loyola III
Benjamin Lu
Haley Jo MarrScholarship Excellence Award
Daniel Martinez
Yesenia MedinaPTA Program Faculty Award
Maria Miranda
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Mistie Courtney Brooke MonroyPTA Program Faculty Award
Steven Andrew MorenoPTA Program Faculty Award
Katherine Marie Najera
Adrianna Rebecca Ochoa
Sabrina Lorrena Olguin
Jeremy PagsisihanPTA Program Faculty Award
Dane PlummerPTA Program Faculty Award
Richard Antonio Polendo
Emily Catherine Randolph
Jonathan Dale RoblesPTA Program Faculty Award
Donald Walter SchlotthauerRandall C. Isley Memorial Award
Exceptional Service Award
Melissa Simon
Mercedez L. StuhrExceptional Service Award
Sarmen Taejoian
Evan ThompsonExceptional Service Award
Mikael Xavier Valdes
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Department of Radiation TechnologyCardiac Electrophysiology Technology
Sergio Humberto Bermudez
Boriana Ciampa
Carissa Clark
Chimi Syndi Clinton
Kirsten Renee Contreras
Jared D. Corbin
Calvin Liang
So Young Kang Nguyen
Gimuelle-Phillip Tamayo Oana
Jared William Ogata
Meldrick Galapon Raguirag
Martina Reuter
Rebecca Christine Younkman
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Medical Radiography
Danielle L. Allen
Amanda Sarah Avila
Christina Louise Baker
Jennifer Barreto
Maxwell Brandon
Melinda Michell Burton
Daniel Caro Juarez
Brooke M. Daniels
Robertson Facundo
Bonnie P. Fernandez
Maritza Alvarez Fernandez
Edison Asuncion Fontanilla
Luis Alberto Gonzalez
Madison Elizabeth Gramling
Sean Evan Harrison
Robert Alan Head
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Hana Ryu Ho
Jacquelyn Marie Jones
Michael J. Lombardo
Liberty Brianne Martino
Araceli Miramontes
Oscar Daniel Reza, Jr.
David Moises Rodriguez
Lizette Rozales
Kristen Naomi Sawada
Steffen Caleb Stewart
Marilou S. Todd
Raymundo Jaziel Trevino Machorro
Cody Charles Wright
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCEDepartment of Allied Health StudiesHealth-Care Administration
Alexander Brodetsky
Elda Janett Garcia Olivas
Cecilia Montes Haglund
Natasha Eve Munir
Lindsay Danielle Valenzuela
Department of Cardiopulmonary SciencesAdvanced Practitioner Respiratory Care
Anthony Gil, DEC XiaoYing Xie
Respiratory CareEntry Level
John W. Cole III
Nicholas A. Gjokaj, cum laude
Oliver Kelly
Zion Kim, magna cum laude
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Kin Long Lui
Jian Rae C. Motil
Raul A. Ramirez, cum laudeFaculty Award
Bradley Ezekiel Simauw
Kandice Marie SutzkoRobert L. Wilkins Memorial Scholarship
LLUMC/LLUCH Scholarship Award
Cassandra K. Veluz, summa cum laudeAMR Southern California Award
LLUMC/CH Respiratory Care Scholarship
Andrea N. Webb, cum laude
Department of Clinical Laboratory ScienceClinical Laboratory Science
Kristina Baggett, magna cum laudeFaculty Award
Lujein Batteikh, cum laude
Jinsha Chen
James Conrad Eubanks
Darysbel Garcia, cum laudeClinical Laboratory Sciences Scholarship
Jennifer Amanda HydeWalsh Loock Scholarship Endowment
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Jessica Linang Mendoza, magna cum laude
Andrew Rizk Mikhail
Franklin Son Nguyen, cum laudeAffiliate Award
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Scholarship
Tiffany Nguyen, cum laude
MyThuy Thi Phan
Noor Rashid
Adriel J. Rillera
Gideon Concepcion Rios, cum laude
Bryan Jesus Ruiz
Francheska A. Santos Navarro, cum laude
Cindyline Sevilla
Bryan Joseph Sitompul
Zhayne Danielle R. Tanyag, cum laude
Hannah L. Turner, summa cum laudeChair's Award
Michelle Christine Wheeler
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Cytotechnology
Anna Isabel Tabernilla AdeaMarlene Ota Scholarship
Viviana Lopez
Lillian Michele MartinezMarlene Ota Scholarship
Haley Sierra Weaver, cum laudeMarlene Ota Scholarship
Department of Communication Sciences and DisordersCommunication Sciences and Disorders
Joana Jill Bourbon, cum laude
Julius Charles Bourbon, cum laude
Mary Ellen Alavanza Carrigan
Mackenzie Ann Gallant, summa cum laude
Andrea N. Gonzalez
Denise Victoria Kidd, magna cum laude
Allison Leilani Kim, cum laude
Jonathan Tyler Ludington, summa cum laude
Esther E. Martinez, cum laude
Alyssa Nash
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Leslie Ortiz-Acosta, cum laude
Carolina Raya, magna cum laude
Zoie Paige Rivas Sandoval, cum laude
Brianna Elaine Rodriguez, magna cum laude
Amanda M. Trudnich, magna cum laude
Tom Vu, cum laude
Amy Teresa Yasul
Department of Health Informatics and Information ManagementHealth Information Administration
Yllier Dec M. Avellona
Karely Esmeralda Baeza, cum laude
Jessica Gabriella Gedjali
Justin MalimbanFaculty Award
Margaret Jackson Alumni Scholarship Endowment
Daniel De Guzman Ramos
David Alex Tan, cum laudeMargaret Jackson Alumni Scholarship Endowment
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Nicole Francesca VelasquezRising Star Award
Student Award
Sally Jo Davidian Scholarship
Department of Nutrition and DieteticsNutrition and Dietetics
Devinee Joycelyn Ford, summa cum laude
Wil Alexander Whole Person Award
Alicia N. HiggasonRuth Little-Nelson Scholarship
Sally B. Millon, cum laude
Samantha Rae Peebles, cum laude
Alyssa Kathryn Perri, magna cum laudeNutrition and Dietetics Scholarship
Shawna Rosa, cum laude
Jasmine Leilani Westerdahl, magna cum laude
Department of Radiation TechnologyDiagnostic Medical Sonography
Tiffany Vianey Alhandy, cum laude
Gilbert Chavez, Jr., cum laude
Kimberly Choi
Jessika Harris
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Casey B. Hudson, cum laude
HienVy C. Huynh
Eianna Claire Ingraham
Jewel Victoria Murguia, magna cum laude
Alina Nesteruk, cum laude
Tianna Reiss, cum laude
McKenna Shelton, cum laude
Cheyenne Michelle Utic, cum laude
Chelsea May Votaw, summa cum laude
Dawnicia Wallace
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Garrett G. Anderson, cum laude
Joseph William Fraizer
Veronica Lynn Grieve
Cheyanna Rae Hern
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Vanessa Hernandez
Randall Jamin Moon, magna cum laude
Alexander M. Radjagukguk
Radiation Sciences
Kelvin Michael Kazu Akamine, cum laude
Jessica JoAnne Ayala, magna cum laude
Bridgette Clark, cum laude
Mark Paul Eugene, MAR, cum laude
Erin Nicole Marshall
Lisa C. Parker
Kathryn Ramirez, cum laude
Kenneth E. Rodriguez
Alex David Serrato
Brittney Victoria Shepherd
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Chau Chun Tam, MAR Jordan Tyler Thompson, DEC
Radiation Therapy Technology
Farah Elawamry
Malik Romario Newton
Linh Bao Nguyen
Suzanna Ruvalcaba, cum laude
CERTIFICATEDepartment of Health Informatics and Information ManagementCoding Specialist
Phalla Bailey
Recio Ibesate Delgado
Claudine Elias
Velda Elaine Evans
Violeta M. Flores Cruz
Guadalupe Guzman
Julie Lynn KayFaculty Award
Tsvetanka Ivanova Levterova
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Marleen Lois Malone
Henry Winston Mandias
Stephanie Rene Miles
Miesha R. Muldrew
Thida Nant Sean
Jonathan Eric Steinmetz
Anna Uvarov
Department of Radiation TechnologyComputed Tomography & Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Carlo Ausan Morente
Erlinda Paramo
Brandon Ray Quinto
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
Julian Alcantar Carlos Roberto Bermeo Cellan
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Gabriela Bonilla
Shannon Noreen Broek
Kala Elisse Dean
Christopher Joseph Hou
Jolene Elizabeth Rogers
Department of Radiation TechnologyMagnetic Resonance Imaging
Marcus James Ballew, MAR
Rodrick Antonio Crawford, MAR
Valerie Cruz, SEP
Parisa Dadras, MAR
Marissa Christina Hubbs, MAR
Socrates Singca Ibanez, MAR
Lacy Lee Mapes, SEP
Jesus Munoz, MAR
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Omed Haris Nazir, MAR
George Trinidad Ortiz, SEP
Parker David Smith, MAR
Alejandra Tamayo, MAR
Ariel Suzanne Williams, MAR
Department of Radiation TechnologyMedical Dosimetry
Felice Hyppolite, DEC Marina Suvorova, DEC
MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYDepartment of Occupational TherapyOccupational Therapy
Kathleen Lara Cayabyab Acosta, MARBS California State University, Long Beach 2015
Emily Ann Ambrosi, MARBA California State University, San Bernardino
2016
Angelique Nicole Barone, MARBA Ashford University 2016
Victoria Nicole Belliard, MARBMUS La Sierra University 2016
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Nicole Sherise Berry, MARBA California Baptist University 2014
Pia Andrea Bitong, MARBS The Master's College and Seminary 2016
M.O.T. Alumni Award
Adriana Justine Brooks, MARBA Azusa Pacific University 2017
Melissa Lynn Brooks, MARBS California State University, Northridge 2010
Occupational Therapy Endowment Scholarship
Krystle Gail Peralta Bueno, MARBS California State University, Fullerton 2013
Edwinna Marshall Leadership Award
Nathaniel Gregory Busbee, MARBS California Baptist University 2017
Ariela Castro, MARBS La Sierra University 2017
Robert Christian Chavez, MARBA La Sierra University 2015
Joshua Choe, MARBA La Sierra University 2016
Courtney Elizabeth Conrad, MARBS Westmont College 2017
Karen Cubas, MARBS Pacific Union College 2013
Conciana Ervil, MARBS Florida Agricultural And Mechanical
University 2011
Lynn Arrateig Clinical Practice Award
Yaiselyn D. Estrella, MARBS Pacific Union College 2017
Emily Dawn Ferrolino, MARBS California State University, Northridge 2015
Scott Lester Flowers, MARBS Biola University 2017
Rising Star Award
Abdiel Isai Fuentes, MARBS California State University, San Bernardino
2016
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Edreann Jill Soriben Galicinao, MARBA Pacific Union College 2017
Eyouel Malcam Hailu, MARBA California State University, Stanislaus 2016
Greta Hakobyan, MARBS California State University, Northridge 2015
Rebecca Michelle Hall, MARBS Burman University 2017
Jessica Soojung Han, APRBS La Sierra University 2014
Brandi E. Harkness, MARBS Saint Joseph's University 2016
Caitlin Marie Hellebrand, MARBA California Baptist University 2017
Steven J. Hur, MARBA California State University, Channel
Islands 2016
Katherine Avery Kaatz, MARBS Pacific Union College 2017
Sophia A. LaBrosse, MARBA Lindenwood University 2015
Christopher Lee, MARBA University of California, San Diego 2015
Hazel Nicole Lopez, MARBA La Sierra University 2016
Juan Edson Magana, MARBA University of California, Riverside 2012
Adrianna Martin, APRBA California State University, Fullerton 2016
Bernadette Martinez, APRBA California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona 2014
Maria Fernanda Matos, MARBS Pacific Union College 2017
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Daniela Muniz, MARBS Southern Adventist University 2016
Nicholas A. Nabozny, MARBA University of California, Los Angeles 2014
Anna Nguyen, MARBS California State University, Fullerton 2014
Julie Thuy Nguyen, MARBS California State University, San Bernardino
2016
Joseph Prunean, MARBA University of California, Los Angeles 2013
Emily Faith Rauh, MARBS California State University, Fullerton 2014
Allysa Marie Resultay, MARBS California State University, Fullerton 2016
Lizbeth H. Rickard, MARBA California State University, Los Angeles
2013
Kami Luanne Rose, MARBA Walla Walla University 2017
Faculty Award
Amy E. Sakaue, MARBA University of California, Berkeley 2007
Karah Rose Shouse, MARBS California State University, San Bernardino
2017
Samantha Sumile, MARBS La Sierra University 2017
Alexa Turner, MARBA Mills College 2010
Jessica Ann Vazquez, MARBA Mount Saint Mary's College 2015
Allyson Nicole Viteri, MARBS California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona 2014
Lynn Arrateig Clinical Practice Award
Summer Phuc Vo, MARBS California State University, Los Angeles
2016
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Kaitlin Jean Wallace, MARBS Pacific Union College 2017
Elizabeth Whitling, MARBA William Jessup University 2016
Community Outreach Award
MASTER OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTDepartment of Physician Assistant SciencesPhysician Assistant
Joel Michael ArmbrusterBS Loma Linda University AH 2017
Aaron AsadBS CUNY City College 2013
Jessica Christine BarnesBS Brigham Young University, Idaho 2016
Nathaniel John ConnovichBS University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point 2017
Michelle Renee CroyleBSN University of Central Florida 2014
Kim Hanh DinhBA University of California, San Diego 2007
BS University of California, San Diego 2007
Nancy DinhBS California State University, Fullerton 2015
Michael Stephen DobbinsBS Arizona State University West 2016
Dallin Edward ForrestBS Brigham Young University 2013
Matthew David HatchBS Loma Linda University AH 2017
Steffainy Jessie HefleyBS California Baptist University 2016
Jayven Sadae Heilman-MooreBA University of Washington, Seattle 2016
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Kimberly HoBA University of Washington, Seattle 2011
Charles HuynhBA Point Loma Nazarene University 2010
Physician Assistant Faculty Award
Eva Dolores LarsonBA Johns Hopkins University 2016
Department Chair's Award
Logan Nicholas LedbetterBS Arizona State University, Main Campus
2011
Ashley Marie MasihBA Dordt College 2013
MPH Loma Linda University PH 2015
Brandon Edward McCulloughBS University of La Verne 2016
Nataly MenaBS California State University, Northridge 2016
Nicole Babian OcampianBA Pepperdine University 2013
Distinguished Alumna Award
Katielee Sebastina PallisBS University of California, San Diego 2012
Trenton Lee PetersonBS National University 2014
Lena QuangBS University of California, Los Angeles 2015
Sharon Isabelle SequeiraBS Washington Adventist University 2017
Gabriel SousaBS San Diego State University 2011
Cristal Ann SumerlinBS Adventist University of Health Sciences
2016
Matthew James SwanBS California State University, San Marcos 2013
MA University of Arizona 2016
The Spirit of LLU Physician Assistant Award
Kellie Deanne TatroBS Loma Linda University AH 2007
MS Loma Linda University AH 2010
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Hector Damian ValadezBS Loma Linda University AH 2014
Oziel Ivan VelaBS Trident University International 2012
Christine Emma Mae VineyBA University of the Pacific 2016
Rising Star Award
Riley Pyne WarnerBS Utah Valley University 2017
Joshua Douglas WarrBS Utah Valley University 2017
Madison Michelle WesselnBS Loyola Marymount University 2015
Ryan Christopher ZieglerBA Hawaii Pacific University 2008
President's Award
MASTER OF SCIENCEDepartment of Allied Health StudiesHealth Professions Education
Andreea Maura EgganBS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Ammar Essam Hafiz, MARBPT Batterjee College for Medical Sciences and
Technology 2011
MPT Loma Linda University AH 2014
DSC Loma Linda University AH 2019
Department of Communication Sciences and DisordersCommunication Sciences and Disorders
Tiffany Angelia AngkadjajaBS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Ximena Alexandra BarbaBS California Baptist University 2017
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Jenna BroadhurstBA University of Oregon 2018
Marina Tangmia CamposBA California State University, Fullerton 2018
Mayra CanoBS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Raquel CarreraBA La Sierra University 2004
MA California State University, San
Bernardino 2010
Ashley Samantha Hei-Yee CheungBS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Alyssia Kwangah ChungBS Andrews University 2017
Sammy Jo HallisBA California Baptist University 2016
Hayley Rose HenricksenBS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Ruth Allena HolmesBS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Irel X. IdrisalmanBS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Chelsey KwakBA University of California, San Diego 2016
Rising Star Award
Kellie KwonBS Andrews University 2018
Carsen Muree LaneBA California State University, Fullerton 2018
Heather Lisa MalagarBS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Melanie R. MartinezBS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Juliana Elaine MathewsBS Loma Linda University AH 2018
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Kassandra Mae QuibinBS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Rosa Adriana RamirezBA University of California, Los Angeles 2016
Erica Szuyi RantungBE National Dong Hwa University 2005
MA Andrews University 2011
Dean's Award
Eloisa RodriguezBS Universidad Adventista de las Antillas 2015
Teresa Ann RoquetBA San Diego State University 2018
Randi Lynn SingletonBS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Rebecca Naomi SotoBS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Jane SuhBS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Heidi Larie TaylorBS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Taylor Reese Van ZeeBS University of Washington, Seattle 2018
Amanda Ann WhitakerBSE University of Nevada, Las Vegas 1997
BS Utah State University 2017
Adelynn Raelene YenBS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Alexis A. ZunigaBA University of Redlands 2018
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Department of Health Informatics and Information ManagementHealth Informatics
Claude Benjamin AlarasBA University of California, Riverside 2017
Russell S. Doughten IIIMBCHB China Medical University 2015
MBA La Sierra University 2019
Clarissa Jean Petralba EbdaneBS California State University, Dominguez
Hills 2017
Julie Ann GoykeBS Seattle University 1994
Parham JavadiBA California State University, Fullerton 2016
Philip Fadi KazziBS University of Balamand 2008
MPH Loma Linda University PH 2012
Nicole Komar, DECBS Union College 2015
Jonathan MamahitBS Andrews University 2017
Zoila Janeth MandujanoBS Loma Linda University AH 2014
Roland Ryan MedesBS California State University, San Bernardino
2010
Faculty Award
Eric Ernesto MoralesBS Loma Linda University AH 2007
Novindy Chernny MorenoBS Loma Linda University SN 2015
Leah Romero Natividad-BeckBA/EQUIV Lyceum of the Philippines 1993
Tosha Anilkumar PatelBA Boston University 2018
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Rossy RojasBS California State University, San Bernardino
2016
Health Information Administration Scholarship
Elitania SanchezBS California State University, Northridge 2014
Andrey Clifford SendowBSN California State University, San
Bernardino 2016
Jacqueline SoberanisBS La Sierra University 2015
Marcus Kiet YungBS Loma Linda University SN 2016
Department of Nutrition and DieteticsNutrition and Dietetics
Kathleen Elizabeth AndersonBS Fresno Pacific University 2014
Rising Star Award
Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship
Jennie S. Hudson Scholarship
Dr. Donna Rubano Galuzzo Scholarship
Briana Ruth BenderBA California State University, Northridge 2011
Tania Simone Gama BarrosBACH/EQV Faculdade de Ciências Biológicas e
da Saúde 2015
Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship
Martha Miller Scholarship
Cenida Nohemi Gomez-FloresBS University of California, Riverside 2011
Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship
Martha Miller Scholarship
Georgia W. Hodgkin Scholarship
Annabel C. HongBS California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona 2018
Kathleen Zolber Scholarship
Shannon Michelle HurleyBS State University of New York, Albany 2017
Levi Michael MaeschenBS California State University, Fullerton 2013
Cassandra Christine MasonBS Loma Linda University AH 2019
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Arlene Rebeca MorenoBS Loma Linda University AH 2019
Sandra OchoaBS University of Nevada, Reno 2012
MPH University of Nevada, Reno 2014
William Albert Ramirez IIBS Loma Linda University AH 2019
Megan Kristine RasmussenBS Loma Linda University AH 2019
Rising Star Award
Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship
Maple T. SchompoopongBS University of California, Los Angeles 2012
Jennie S. Hudson Scholarship
Amber James WagstaffBS Loma Linda University AH 2019
Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship
Jennie S. Hudson Scholarship
Megan Angela Marie WilliamsBS Loma Linda University AH 2019
Shih-Ying WuBS Chung Shan Medical University 1991
MASTER OF SCIENCE RESPIRATORY CAREDepartment of Cardiopulmonary SciencesRespiratory Care
Rodney Michael BiehlBA Northeastern Illinois University 2001
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICSDepartment of Orthotics and ProstheticsOrthotics and Prosthetics
Kaycee Janaye AndersonBSE Baylor University 2016
Pia L. Baltazar MaquilonBS California State University, Fullerton 2016
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Cisco Makena BreazileBS Loma Linda University IDS 2020, cum laude
Abraham Z. CastilloBS La Sierra University 2011
Christopher Heywood GuaragnoBS Colorado State University 2017
Dennys Rene Gutierrez DimasBS Loma Linda University IDS 2020, magna
cum laude
Christian David KirkBS Loma Linda University IDS 2020, magna
cum laude
Joseph Jong-Hyun LeeBA Pacific Union College 2008
David Jason Ojeda SersunBACH/EQUIV Universidad Adventista del
Plata 2013
Heather Alise OroscoBS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
Indalecio QuintanaBS Arizona State University, Main Campus
2005
Chelsie Katherine RodgersBS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
Alexandra RomanoBS Wayne State University 2017
Katie Michelle SwaffordBS California State University, San Bernardino
2017
Ariel Tamara TomlinsonBS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
Vonte C. WilsonBS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN RADIATION SCIENCESDepartment of Radiation TechnologyRadiologist Assistant
Maren Doylene GrimmBS University of Oklahoma Health
Sciences Center 2017
Fatima Shadab RizviBS Midwestern State University 2018
James Patrick VanceBS Midwestern State University 2018Rising Star Award
Asif ZamanBS St.John's University 2015
DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYDepartment of Occupational TherapyOccupational Therapy Post-Professional
Mariel Boral Calinog, MARBS California State University, Northridge 2015
MOT Loma Linda University AH 2018
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHYDepartment of Physical TherapyPhysical TherapyIn conjunction with the Faculty of Graduate Studies
Mansoor Ahmed Al-Ameri, DECBSPT October 6 University 2012
MSR Loma Linda University AH 2016
Dissertation: Spine Kinematics and Muscle Activities in Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain Subgroups
in Sitting
Amjad Ibrahim Shallan, SEPBS Hashemite University 2008
MS University of Jordan 2015
Dissertation: Comparison of Spinal Kinematics and Postural Control between People with Nonspecific Low
Back Pain Subgroups during Dynamic Tasks
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DOCTOR OF SCIENCEDepartment of Physical TherapyIn conjunction with the Faculty of Graduate Studies
Ohud Adnan Sabir, DECBPT Batterjee College for Medical Sciences and
Technology 2011
MPT Loma Linda University AH 2014
DOCTOR OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGYDepartment of Communication Sciences and DisordersSpeech-Language Pathology
Varun Uthappa Allaranda GanapathyBS University of Mysore 2008
MS University of Mysore 2011
Kelly Janine BryantBS Grambling State University 1997
MS California State University, Northridge
2003
Lauren F. Kawasaki-KnightBA University of California, Los Angeles 1989
BA California State University, Northridge
1997
MA California State University, Long Beach
2003
Priyanka ShailatBS University of Mysore 2010
MS University of Mysore 2012
Kera Nicole WatersBA California State University, Los Angeles
2011
MA California State University, Los Angeles
2013
Monica LaMar WheatBS Colorado State University 1986
MS California State University, Northridge
2010
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPYDEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPYDPT Entry-Level
Jordan AbadBS San Diego Christian College 2013
Thomas G. Burke Scholarship Award
Benjamin Miles AgadoniBS Biola University 2008
Thomas G. Burke Scholarship Award
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
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Luke Presley AllisonBS Truman State University 2015
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Nicholas John AndersonBS Eastern Washington University 2017
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Khianna Brittany AnthonyBSE University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2017
Physical Therapy Leadership Award
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Caleb J. ArauzBS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
Lindsey Jardino ArterburnBS California State University, San Bernardino
2010
Joanna Hughes Memorial Scholarship Award
Kiana Nicole BerryBS Oakwood University 2017
Ian Scott BjerkeBS California State University, San Bernardino
2017
PT Faculty Award
Graziella Onarata BorgesiBS California State University, Chico 2016
Alexis Chrispens BoyerBS La Sierra University 2017
Kelsey Amanda BurgeBS California State University, Long Beach 2017
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Alexander Jay CamarilloBS California State University, San Bernardino
2015
Joshua Joel CarrazanaBS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
Abigail Ucat CartagenasBS The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley
2015
Steve ChuBS University of California, Irvine 2014
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Shearn Yuhao ChuaBS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
Lauren Nicole DanlagBS La Sierra University 2017
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Cherita LaFaye DaviesBSE University of Memphis 2012
Jasmine Joelle DavisBS North Carolina Agricultural and Technical
State University 2013
Hung DinhBS University of California, Irvine 2016
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Andrew DuongBS La Sierra University 2016
Grace ElderBA University of Colorado, Boulder 2014
PT Faculty Award
Physical Therapy Leadership Award
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Lindsay Danielle FandrichBS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
Physical Therapy Leadership Award
Mayra Alejandra GarciaBS California State University, Los Angeles
2010
Liliana Gomez GarzaBS San Diego Christian College 2017
Physical Therapy Leadership Award
Courtney Alexandra HelmerMS California Baptist University 2016
Joanna Hughes Memorial Scholarship Award
Dean Albert KeenanBS California State University, San Marcos 2016
Jiyoung Kim, APRBS California State University, Long Beach 2016
Maria KimBS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
Nicole Lynn LaLondeBS Montana Tech of the University of Montana
2011
Dean's Award
Thomas G. Burke Scholarship Award
Christie Nicole LauBS California State University, Los Angeles
2013
MBA California State University, Fullerton
2015
Austin LeeBS Southern Adventist University 2017
Sarah LeongBS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
Community Service Award
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Andrew LienBS University of California, San Diego 2010
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Jonathan LieuBS California State University, Long Beach 2016
Kelsey Lou LoweBS Portland State University 2016
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Desiree Lynn Lyons HowardBS California Baptist University 2015
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Heidi Miyuki MaekawaBS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Drew Warner MilnerBS Crown College 2012
Mahala Majida MoxeyBS Union College 2017
Kristen Alyssa NelsonBS California State University, Fullerton 2013
Brandon NguyenBS Washington Adventist University 2017
Steven Andrew OcampoBS California State University, San Bernardino
2013
Deanna Teresa OrigasBS Walla Walla University 2016
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Pamela Rae OsbornBS University of California, Riverside 2016
Michaela PeiferBS Washington Adventist University 2016
Joanna Hughes Memorial Scholarship Award
Michael Blake PerrymanBS Southern Adventist University 2015
Jenna Kay PorterBS California State University, San Marcos 2014
Andrew David RamosBS Azusa Pacific University 2017
40
Brandon Joseph RaslowskyBA California State University, San Marcos
2006
Diana RealBS California State University, San Bernardino
2017
Matthew Russell ReyesBS California Baptist University 2017
Physical Therapy Leadership Award
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Daniel Eric RodriguezBS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
Christian SheehanBS Vanguard University of Southern California
2017
Jennifer Rose SligoBA San Francisco State University 2010
Collin Beecher SmithBS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
BS Loma Linda University AH
Zachary Frederick SwaneyBS Brigham Young University-Hawaii Campus
2013
Janniqua Marie ThomasBS Dickinson State University 2016
Darcy ThongBA University of California, Riverside 2014
Ashley Vanessa VazquezBS California State University, San Bernardino
2017
Laura Fabiola VazquezBS California State University, Los Angeles
2010
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Alexis VenegasBS California Baptist University 2016
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Nathaniel Peter Albert VigilBS La Sierra University 2017
Edith Pacheco WardBA Southern Adventist University 2015
BS Loma Linda University SN
Physical Therapy Leadership Award
Kalli Ann WilkensBS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
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Kimberly Nicole WilsonBS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
Joanna Hughes Memorial Scholarship Award
Hanna YunBS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
Post-Professional DPT
Temitope Seun AkinladeBMR Obafemi Awolowo University 2001
MS University of Ibadan 2006
Mohamed Masoud Ali, MARBPT University of Al-Fateh for Medical Science
2009
Mary F. AstorBSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical
Sciences Campus 2002
MPT Loma Linda University AH 2005
Shweta Dilip Bajaria, MARBPT Padmashree Dr.D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth 2018
Krishma Sanjay Bhatt, MARBPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
2018
Arlene CeballoBS University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences
Campus 1992
Po Wen Chan, MARBS National Yang-Ming University 2013
Tsun Ho ChauBS Hong Kong Polytechnic University 2017
MS University of Pittsburgh, Main Campus
2018
Dock Ju CheongBHS Yonsei University 2001
Elizabeth CorderoBSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical
Sciences Campus 1998
Nerva Matilde CuervoBSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical
Sciences Campus 2000
Alan Do Vale Bravo, MARBACH/EQV Universidade Estácio de Sá,
Niteroi 2006
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Jessica Kishorkumar Gaekwad, MARBPT Manipal University 2018
Mrunmayee Rajeev GhateBPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
2015
MPT Manipal University 2017
Anabel Hernandez MantillaBS University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez 2011
MS University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences
Campus 2015
Jose Angel Hernandez RodriguezBSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical
Sciences Campus 1991
Kwanghyun Jeong, MARBS Sahmyook University 2017
Orimashe Abdusalam Jimoh, MARBPT University of Lagos 2012
Anwaya Joglekar, MARBPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
2018
Radha Vithal Joshi, MARBPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
2016
Jhanvi Nilesh Juthani, MARBPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
2018
Sejal Sudhir Kadam, MARBPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
2018
Saili S. Kantak, MARBPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
2016
Divya Shirline Karkada, MARBPT Manipal University 2009
Hsuan LingBS China Medical University 2013
MS National Cheng Kung University 2015
Yu-Jui Liu, MARBS Kaohsiung Medical University 2016
Elsie Ivette MedinaBS University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences
Campus 1988
Alisa Amin Meghani, MARBPT Padmashree Dr.D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth 2017
43
Shefali Dinesh MehtaBPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
2015
MPT Dr.D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth (deemed
university) 2018
Elsa Nieves-SotoBSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical
Sciences Campus 1993
MPT Loma Linda University AH 2005
Hyangnam Park, MARBHS Seonam University 2008
Karen PerezBSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical
Sciences Campus 2001
Magdalena Pongratz, MARBS FH Wein University of Applied Sciences
2015
Dynia Ines RodriguezBSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical
Sciences Campus 1990
MPT Loma Linda University AH 2004
Swarali Sanjiv Rupji, MARBPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
2017
Gloria SalinasBS University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences
Campus 1972
MPT Loma Linda University AH 2002
Bhavi Sajit Shah, MARBPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
2018
Jesal Nishit Shah, MARBPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
2017
Dhanashri Shashank Shringarpure, MAR
BPT Sumandeep Vidyapeeth 2017
Kohei SugaBS Yamagata Prefectural University of Health
Sciences 2009
MS Yamagata Prefectural University of Health
Sciences 2013
Shalmali Sanjay Surlakar, MARBPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
2016
Chris Theaver, MARBPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
2018
Lourdes Troche-MontesBS University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez 2001
MS University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences
Campus 2005
Yi-Hsiang WangBS National Cheng Kung University 2013
MS National Cheng Kung University 2015
THE GOOD SAMARITANThe Good Samaritan, the four-figure sculpture located on the mall
of Loma Linda University, is a representation of the parable told by Jesus in Luke 10:30–37. It was sculpted by Alan Collins and
dedicated and unveiled at Loma Linda University on May 31, 1981. The sculpture speaks eloquently of the compassionate practice of
the healing arts and of our mission— “to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ”—and of the motto of this health
sciences University—“To make man whole.”
The Good Samaritan has been incorporated into the diploma as a screened background since 2006.