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Congatulaion to all!
Commencement
MAY 12, 2018
The Richmond Coliseum
✦
Richmond, Virginia
VCU Commencement 2018 1
Dear Class of 2018:
Virginia Commonwealth University takes pride in the
work it does to educate, create, research, heal and serve.
The education students receive here is relevant not only to
what is happening today, but also to whatever may be in
the future.
Today we celebrate, as you, the Class of 2018, become
graduates of VCU. Your success at one of America’s great
public research universities signies that you have done more
than complete your courses and receive grades. Your degree
signies years of hard work and dedication to rening your
skills and acquiring new ones. Your dedication to academic
excellence will translate well to whatever you choose to do in the future.
For 180 years, your alma mater has focused on preparing students for a future as creators,
educators, healers, innovators and entrepreneurs. As a graduate of VCU, I hope you will
remember that your opportunities are without limit because your potential is limitless.
On behalf of the faculty, staff, students and proud alumni of Virginia Commonwealth
University, I congratulate you on the remarkable achievement of your Commencement.
We are incredibly proud of you and wish you the brightest future possible.
Best wishes,
Michael Rao, Ph.D.
President
VCU and VCU Health System
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Board of Visitors 2017-18
University Vice Presidents
Rector
Phoebe P. Hall
Vice Rector
John A. Luke Jr.
Secretary
Carol S. Shapiro, M.D.
H. Benson Dendy III
William M. Ginther
Todd P. Haymore
Robert D. Holsworth, Ph.D.
Edward L. McCoy
Colette W. McEachin
Ron McFarlane
Alexander B. McMurtrie Jr.
Tyrone E. Nelson
Keith T. Parker
Jacquelyn E. Stone
Shantaram Talegaonkar, M.D.
G. Richard Wagoner Jr.
Jay Davenport
Vice President for Development
and Alumni Relations
Deborah Davis
CEO, VCU Health System
Hospitals and Clinics
and Vice President for Clinical Affairs
Karol Gray
Vice President for Finance and Budget
Gail Hackett
Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs
Pamela D. Lepley
Vice President for University Relations
Francis L. Macrina
Vice President for Research and Innovation
Ed McLaughlin
Vice President and Director of Athletics
Aashir Nasim
Vice President for Inclusive Excellence
Marsha D. Rappley
Vice President for Health Sciences
and CEO, VCU Health System
Meredith Weiss
Vice President for Administration
VCU Commencement 2018 3
Processional
VCU Commencement Band
Terry L. Austin, Director
National Anthem*
VCU Police Honor Guard
VCU Commencement Band
Welcome and Introductions
Gail Hackett, Provost and
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Remarks
Michael Rao, President
Commencement Address
Boris Kodjoe
Recognition of Award Recipients
Honorary Degree Michael Rao, President
Edward A. Wayne Medal
Board of Visitors Award
Conferring of Degrees and Honors Recognition
Doctor of Philosophy Candidates F. Douglas Boudinot, Dean
Doctor of Education Candidates Andrew P. Daire, Dean
Graduate and First Professional Degrees
Graduate School F. Douglas Boudinot, Dean
College of Health Professions Alexander Tartaglia, Senior Associate Dean
School of Dentistry David C. Sarrett, Dean
School of Medicine Peter F. Buckley, Dean
School of Nursing Jean Giddens, Dean
School of Pharmacy Joseph T. DiPiro, Dean
Latin Honors and University Honors Barry L. Falk, Dean
Undergraduate Degrees
College of Engineering Barbara D. Boyan, Dean
College of Health Professions Alexander Tartaglia, Senior Associate Dean
College of Humanities and Sciences Montserrat Fuentes, Dean
School of the Arts Shawn Brixey, Dean
School of Business Ed A. Grier, Dean
School of Dentistry David C. Sarrett, Dean
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs
School of Nursing Jean Giddens, Dean
School of Social Work Timothy L. Davey, Interim Dean
University College Shelli B. Fowler, Interim Dean
VCU Life Sciences Robert M. Tombes, Vice Provost
VCU Alumni Remarks
James E. Williams, President
VCU Alumni
Turning of the Tassel
Destinee’ Moragne, President
VCU Student Government Association
Recessional**
VCU Commencement Band
To share photos or memories from Commencement, use #VCU2018.
*The audience will be asked to stand for the national anthem. **Graduates will remain in place until the president’s party exits the arena.
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2018 Recipient
Boris Kodjoe
Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
Boris Ofuatey-Kodjoe is an actor and philanthropist.
Kodjoe currently stars as Dr. Will Campbell in the CBS medical drama
“Code Black.” Previous TV roles include Phil Miller in “The Last Man
on Earth,” playing himself in “The Real Husbands of Hollywood,” Steven
Bloom in “Undercovers,” and sports agent Damon Carter in Showtime’s
“Soul Food.” For his work on “Soul Food,” he received three NAACP
Outstanding Supporting Actor nominations.
He made his Broadway debut in 2008 in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” where
he starred as Brick, opposite legendary actor James Earl Jones. On the big
screen he starred in films such as “Resident Evil: Afterlife,” “Brown Sugar,”
“Love & Basketball,” “Surrogates,” “Addicted,” and most recently, Kodjoe
was the voice of Klaus in “Ferdinand,” the animated film adaptation of the
childhood classic, “The Story of Ferdinand.”
He is also a philanthropist who with his wife, actor Nicole Ari Parker, is
dedicated to raising awareness of health disparities surrounding birth defects
via their nonprofit, Sophie’s Voice Foundation. The foundation was estab-
lished in honor of their daughter who was diagnosed at birth with the neural
tube defect spina bifida. Together, they advocate for educating women on the
issue, folic acid fortification of foods and family outreach programs to address
the needs of those affected with spina bifida.
Kodjoe attended VCU on a tennis scholarship and graduated with a bach-
elor’s degree in marketing. As a student-athlete, he was a four-year letterman
and is 11th in VCU Tennis history with 75 career single wins. During his
time with VCU Tennis, he was ranked as high as 29th nationally by the
Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Upon graduation, Kodjoe was signed as
a model and eventually started studying acting. He was inducted into the
VCU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2017.
Born in Vienna, Austria, and raised in Gundelfingen, Germany, to a
Ghanaian father and German mother, Kodjoe now lives in Los Angeles with
his wife and their two children, Sophie and Nicolas.
The Honorary Doctor of Humane
Letters is Virginia Commonwealth
University’s highest form of
recognition. Presented by the
president at Commencement,
it recognizes those individuals
who have made outstanding
contributions to society through
scholarship, public service,
humanitarianism, science and art.
VCU Commencement 2018 5
Edward A. Wayne Medal
The Edward A. Wayne
Medal was established
in 1971 to honor
individuals who have
made outstanding
contributions or provided
exemplary services to
Virginia Commonwealth
University. Presented
by the president at
Commencement, the
medal is named in honor
of Edward A. Wayne,
who was chair of the
commission that led
to the establishment
of VCU in 1968 by
the Virginia General
Assembly. Mr. Wayne
served as the university’s
first vice rector.
Charles Crone is the retired president of MC
Wholesale Club and the former vice president of
the Williamsburg Pottery. He attended Frederick
College in Portsmouth, Virginia, and holds hon-
orary alumnus status at the College of William &
Mary. Ginny Crone is retired from BASF Corp.
She holds a B.S. in economics from Cornell
University and an M.B.A. from William & Mary.
The couple’s exceptional generosity has made
a great impact on multiple areas of VCU, includ-
ing Massey Cancer Center, MCV Foundation,
VCU Health, College of Health Professions, and
the schools of Medicine and Nursing. Through
three decades of involvement, they have made
the schools, centers and clinics across the medi-
cal campus better and stronger.
In 1987, Ginny and Charles organized a Massey
5k fundraiser in Williamsburg. The annual event
has grown substantially over the years, raising $300,000 for cancer research. The couple
has also taken an instrumental role with the MCV Foundation’s Discovery Series, a
program to raise awareness beyond Richmond of the outstanding research, care and
education on the MCV campus. Charles has actively served on several boards, includ-
ing the MCV Foundation Board, the Campaign for the Heart Center Advisory Board,
and as a founding and now emeritus member of the Massey Cancer Center Advisory
Board.
The Crones have also given generously of their time and support to other organi-
zations, including Hospice House and Support Care of Williamsburg, Walsingham
Academy, Hargrave Military Academy, William & Mary, Literacy for Life, Rotary
International, the Williamsburg Health Foundation, Housing Partnerships and Child
Development Resources.
Ginny and Charles’ passionate dedication to VCU through 30 years of philanthropy
and volunteer engagement has been extraordinary. Their devoted service will leave a
meaningful and lasting impact on our community for years to come.
The Crones live in Williamsburg and have two adult children and twin grand-
daughters.
2018 Recipients
M. Virginia and
Charles F. Crone
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The Virginia Commonwealth
University Board of Visitors Award
recognizes the achievements of
an outstanding undergraduate
student who represents the
distinctive attributes of a VCU
student: outstanding academic
achievement, leadership and
service to the university and the
community at large. The recipient
of the award will receive a one-
year scholarship in the amount
equal to in-state tuition and fees.
Board of Visitors Award
Terry Levon Everett, a junior biology
major, exemplifies the spirit of Virginia
Commonwealth University.
Since childhood, Everett always
strived to be the best individual he
could be — through excellent aca-
demic achievement, leadership and
service. From honor societies to team
sports, he was highly involved in
every community he joined and upon
arriving to VCU, he partook in the
Lewis Stokes Alliance for Minority
Participation and Ram Camp lead-
ership programs. In 2015, Everett
completed the I-LEAD retreat, foster-
ing a great rapport with the faculty
and staff of the Student Leadership
and Involvement Center, and continued his outstanding service on campus.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2016, he and his friends filmed a
#BlackExcellence rap video, which highlighted their future aspirations
to become doctors and garnered over 100 million views on social media.
Soon after, Everett and his family started B the Movement, a motivational
speaking company where he and his twin brother, Terrence, give speeches at
events in impoverished and underrepresented communities. Over the past
two years, they have traveled to 17 cities across the United States inspiring
youth and young adults.
Everett has served as a New Student Orientation leader and currently
serves as a student ambassador, health promoter and advocate, research
assistant, CEO of B the Movement, and vice president of the Theta Rho
Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. He also sits on multiple com-
mittees for inclusivity. This summer, he will conduct biomedical research at
Michigan State University and intends to study abroad after graduation. In
the future, Everett plans to own a practice with his brother that includes
a department for teenage students to learn and be inspired to pursue their
goals and dreams.
A native of Newport News, he is one of four children of Terrence and
Tikishia Everett.
2018 Recipient
Terry L. Everett
VCU Commencement 2018 7
University Marshals
Faculty Marshals
College of Engineering
Krzysztof J. Cios
Justin Yirka*
College of Health Professions
Mark H. Crosthwaite
Jessica Upchurch*
College of Humanities and Sciences
D’Arcy P. Mays
Scott Sherman
Anthony Erb*
School of the Arts
Deidra W. Arrington
Julia Blend*
School of Business
Blakley C. Davis
Tammie Goode*
School of Dentistry
Michael Healy
William Vacca*
School of Education
Jose G. Alcaine
Katherine Brendli*
Graduate School
Mark J. Schaefermeyer
Colleen A. Thoma
Melissa W. Tyler
Justin Liang*
L. Douglas Wilder School of
Government and Public Affairs
Maureen Moslow-Benway
Macoia Richmond*
School of Medicine
Michael S. Grotewiel
Devin Cash*
School of Nursing
Lorraine B. Anderson
Susan L. Lindner
Virginia Campbell*
School of Pharmacy
Abigale T. Matulewicz
Phillip Shepperd*
School of Social Work
Stevara Clark Johnson
Sundina Trieble*
University College
Micol V. Hutchison
Tamarra Hall*
VCU Life Sciences
Brian C. Verrelli
Suquoia Mosby*
Mace Holder
Yasmeen Lasheen
Grand Marshals
Humberto E. Fabelo
Catherine E. Ingrassia
Marshals-at-Large
Michael J. Barber
Joslyn DiRamio Bedell
Corey W. Boone
Adam B. Caldwell
Candyce N. Conrad
Amy Saucier Kelley
Taylor Welch
*Student banner bearer
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Commencement Coordinators
Terry L. Austin
Department of Music
Camille S. Coy
University Marketing
Teresa M. Dulaney-Dewald
University Relations
Daniel L. Grenoble
Facilities Management
Thomas M. Gresham
University Public Affairs
Bernard C. Hamm Jr.
Records and Registration
Margaret S. Kelland
Facilities Management
Thomas M. Kojcsich
University Marketing
Joseph P. Kuttenkuler
University Marketing
David C. Morefield
Media Support Services
Jay Phinizy
Business Services
Michael R. Porter
University Public Affairs
LaToya M. Robinson
Records and Registration
Michele N. Schumacher
President’s Office
Jason A. Smith
University Marketing
Jamie M. Stillman
Provost's Office
Chris A. Taranto
Media Support Services
E.J. Taylor
VCU Police
Allison K. Toney
Alumni Relations
Daniel F. Woodward
University Relations
Amy Saucier Kelley
Commencement Chair
Corey W. Boone Candyce N. Conrad
Commencement Co-chair Commencement Co-chair
VCU Commencement 2018 9
Academic Costume
The academic costume worn at American
college exercises derives from the Middle Ages.
The oldest universities of northern Europe, such
as Paris and Oxford, grew out of church schools,
and both faculty and students were regarded in
the Middle Ages as a part of the clergy. They wore
clerical habits, largely borrowed from the monas-
tic dress of that day, not just on special occasions
but as their regular attire.
The head covering of the academic costume
developed from the skull cap worn by the clergy
in cold weather to protect the tonsured head. In
the universities, the skull cap acquired a point on
top, which evolved into a tassel. The bonnet with
tassel is still worn by degree holders of European
universities. In America, it has been replaced
by the familiar mortar board, which still retains
the medieval tassel.
The hood (the medieval caputium) was
originally a covering worn over the head in bad
weather, otherwise dropped on the shoulders as
the monk’s cowl. At first it was worn by faculty
and students alike, but in the early 16th century
it was restricted to graduates, thus becoming the
mark of a degree holder. Today, each college has its
distinctive hood lining by which its graduates may be
recognized in academic processions. Graduates from
Virginia Commonwealth University may wear a
hood showing a black chevron on gold background.
The gown comes from the medieval robe and
seems to have been borrowed from the habit of
the Benedictine monks. In the Middle Ages,
undergraduates, bachelors and masters could be
distinguished by the simplicity or intricacy of their
gowns. The doctor’s gown was often furred, which
survives today in the ornamentation found on
the doctoral gown. Usually the gown is black, but
some colleges have gowns of different colors.
The wide velvet borders extending down the
front of the doctoral gown, the velvet bars on the
sleeves, and the borders of most hoods are colored
according to the scholarly field of the wearer.
Arts, Letters and Humanities White
Business Drab
Dentistry Lilac
Economics Copper
Education Light Blue
Engineering Orange
Fine Arts, Architecture Brown
Government and
Public Administration
Peacock Blue
Laws Purple
Library Science Lemon
Medicine Green
Music Pink
Nursing Apricot
Pharmacy Olive Green
Philosophy Dark Blue
Physical Education Sage Green
Physical Therapy Teal
Public Health Salmon
Science Golden Yellow
Social Service Citron
Theology Scarlet
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Recipients of Degrees
Because of rigid time requirements, this program must be printed before the final list of degree
candidates and final graduation honor status for undergraduate students can be determined.
The exclusion of the name of a student is not to be taken as indication of official status as
a nongraduate, nor is the inclusion of a name of a student to be taken as certification of
official status as a graduate. Only undergraduate students are eligible for honors designations.
These designations do not apply to the degrees received by graduate students.
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment
without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, political affiliation or disability.
Virginia Commonwealth University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools to award Baccalaureate, Master’s, doctoral and first professional degrees.
VCU Commencement 2018 11
College of Engineering ............................12
Baccalaureate Certificate..............................12
Bachelor of Science ..................................12
Post-baccalaureate Undergraduate Certificate.............16
Master of Science....................................16
College of Health Professions......................17
Bachelor of Science ..................................17
Post-baccalaureate Graduate Certificate .................18
Master of Health Administration........................18
Master of Science....................................18
Master of Science in Health Administration ..............18
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy...............19
Post-master’s Certificate ..............................19
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice ....................19
Doctor of Physical Therapy.............................19
College of Humanities and Sciences ...............21
Baccalaureate Certificate..............................21
Bachelor of Arts .....................................21
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies.....................25
Bachelor of Science ..................................26
Post-baccalaureate Undergraduate Certificate.............43
Post-baccalaureate Graduate Certificate .................43
Master of Arts.......................................43
Master of Fine Arts...................................43
Master of Science....................................43
School of the Arts .................................45
Baccalaureate Certificate..............................45
Bachelor of Arts .....................................45
Bachelor of Fine Arts .................................46
Bachelor of Music....................................52
Master of Art Education...............................52
Master of Arts.......................................52
Master of Fine Arts...................................52
Master of Music .....................................53
School of Business................................54
Baccalaureate Certificate..............................54
Bachelor of Science ..................................54
Post-baccalaureate Undergraduate Certificate.............60
Post-baccalaureate Graduate Certificate .................61
Master of Accountancy ...............................61
Master of Arts.......................................61
Master of Business Administration......................61
Master of Decision Analytics...........................62
Master of Science....................................62
Master of Supply Chain Management ...................64
School of Dentistry................................65
Bachelor of Science ..................................65
Master of Science in Dentistry .........................65
Doctor of Dental Surgery ..............................65
School of Education...............................67
Post-baccalaureate Graduate Certificate .................67
Master of Education ..................................67
Master of Teaching...................................67
Post-master’s Certificate ..............................68
L. Douglas Wilder School
of Government and Public Affairs ..................69
Bachelor of Arts .....................................69
Bachelor of Science ..................................70
Post-baccalaureate Graduate Certificate .................72
Master of Arts.......................................73
Master of Public Administration ........................73
Master of Science....................................73
Master of Urban and Regional Planning..................73
School of Medicine ...............................75
Post-baccalaureate Graduate Certificate .................75
Master of Public Health ...............................76
Master of Science....................................76
Doctor of Medicine...................................76
Inova Doctor of Medicine Recipients ....................82
School of Nursing .................................84
Bachelor of Science ..................................84
Master of Science....................................84
Post-master’s Certificate ..............................86
Doctor of Nursing Practice .............................86
School of Pharmacy...............................87
Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences .....................87
Master of Science....................................87
Doctor of Pharmacy...................................87
School of Social Work ............................89
Bachelor of Social Work...............................89
Master of Social Work ................................90
University College ................................93
Baccalaureate Certificate..............................93
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies.....................93
VCU Life Sciences ................................94
Bachelor of Science ..................................94
Master of Environmental Studies .......................95
Master of Science....................................95
VCU Office of Research
and Innovation....................................96
Master of Science....................................96
Doctor of Education ...............................97
Doctor of Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
University Honors and Awards....................106
Table of Contents
12 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Baccalaureate Certificate
Candidates presented by
Dean Barbara D. Boyan
Guan, DongChen
Product Innovation
Fujian, China
Hutton, Meredith Lily
Product Innovation
Richmond, Virginia
Miller, Molly Beth
Product Innovation
Banks, Oregon
Seeley, Lindsay B.
Product Innovation
Powhatan, Virginia
Bachelor of Science
Candidates presented by
Dean Barbara D. Boyan
Aboabdo, Jehad Mohammad
Electrical Engineering
Christiansburg, Virginia
Abutaleb, Dahlia Ahmed
Biomedical Engineering
Oakton, Virginia
Ackley, Michael N.*
Computer Science
Stafford, Virginia
Adawi, Hayat Ismail***
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Midlothian, Virginia
Agyemfra, David Kojo Jr.
Mechanical Engineering
Stafford, Virginia
Alam, Omar Carl*
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Centreville, Virginia
Aldehaini, Hussain Ghazi**
Mechanical Engineering
Al-Ardiya, Kuwait
Aldohy, Mohammd Abdaulsalam
Mechanical Engineering
Omariya, Kuwait
Aldulijan, Zaid Abdulrazaq
Mechanical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Alfaraj, Khaled*
Mechanical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Alhamad, Mohammed Hassan
Mechanical Engineering
Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia
Alhijjei, Abdullah Hussain
Mechanical Engineering
Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia
Alkandari, Abdulrahman
Mechanical Engineering
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Alkandari, Khaled**
Chemical and Life Science
Engineering and Chemistry
Al-Dahar, Kuwait
Alkhaledi, Jarrah T.
Mechanical Engineering
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Allen, Brandon Scott*
Mechanical Engineering
Kansas City, Missouri
AlMarri, Abdullah Hamad**
Mechanical Engineering
Mubarak Al-Kabeer, Kuwait
Almeter, Joshua Harold
Mechanical Engineering
Chesapeake, Virginia
Almutairi, Omar
Mechanical Engineering
Sabah Al-Nasser, Kuwait
Almutairi, Saad A.*
Mechanical Engineering
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Almutairi, Yousiff*
Mechanical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Alnajjar, Lamyaa Fouad**
Mechanical Engineering
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Alqhtani, Ahmed Abdullah
Mechanical Engineering
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
Alsowaigh, Azzam
Mechanical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Alsuhaimi, Abdullah Matrouk
Mechanical Engineering
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
Alyaqoub, Abdulaziz Yaquob
Mechanical Engineering
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Aman, Joshua Santry
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Midlothian, Virginia
Amoako, Michelle B.
Mechanical Engineering
Agogo, Ghana
Amos, Jeremiah L.
Mechanical Engineering
Chesapeake, Virginia
Anderson, Alfred W. III
Computer Science
Richmond, Virginia
Andra, David I.
Mechanical Engineering
Portsmouth, Virginia
Angello, Joseph John III
Mechanical Engineering
Manassas, Virginia
Aplin, Alexander S.
Computer Science
Alexandria, Virginia
Arneaud, Trevor Anthony
Mechanical Engineering
Hampton, Virginia
Arno, Adam Kenneth
Mechanical Engineering
Yorktown, Virginia
Ashkanani, Alaa*
Mechanical Engineering
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Asselanis, Maria S.
Electrical Engineering
Manassas, Virginia
Assi, Ryan S.*
Electrical Engineering
Sierra Vista, Arizona
Baggett, Adam Patrick
Mechanical Engineering
Smithfield, Virginia
Bailey, Andrew Kyle*
Computer Science
Ashburn, Virginia
Banerjee, Shoumik
Computer Science
Midlothian, Virginia
Barden, Reid Andrew**
Computer Science
Henrico, Virginia
Barnes, Morgan Livingston*
Electrical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Barquero, Luis Roberto
Computer Engineering
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Bates, Brooke D.
Mechanical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Beckwith, Matthew J.***
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Arlington, Virginia
Ben Gheyam, Salman
Mechanical Engineering
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Bennett, Nicholas Alexander
Computer Science
Alexandria, Virginia
Beskales, Maged Shaheed**
Mechanical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Bettinger, Randolph Duncan**
Biomedical Engineering
Midlothian, Virginia
Bierhuizen, Gates Eric
Mechanical Engineering
Culpeper, Virginia
Blain, Cameron Robert
Electrical Engineering
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Brandt, Benjamin A.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Brookins, Lionel W.***
Electrical Engineering
Chesapeake, Virginia
Buarki, Farah Abdullah
Mechanical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Bui, Johnny V.
Electrical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Burke, Patrick Joseph**
Mechanical Engineering
Vienna, Virginia
College of Engineering
College of Engineering
VCU Commencement 2018 13 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Byers, Brent Allen*
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
New Kent, Virginia
Cary, Jonathan Bryant***
Computer Science
Prince George, Virginia
Chang, Paul
Computer Science
Richmond, Virginia
Cheese, Jasmen Renae*
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Washington, D.C.
Clary, Dustin Peebles*
Biomedical Engineering
Gasburg, Virginia
Clement, Zachary Alexander
Electrical Engineering
Goochland, Virginia
Clevinger, Brooke Marian
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Comlekoglu, Tien Nguyen***°
Biomedical Engineering
Great Falls, Virginia
Conklin, James Coltrane
Computer Science
West Point, Virginia
Conteh, Joseph Ibrahim Bundu
Computer Science
Woodbridge, Virginia
Cotman, Gabrielle Monique
Biomedical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Cotsonas, John Peter II*
Biomedical Engineering
Leonardtown, Maryland
Council, Nicholas Henry*
Computer Engineering
Vienna, Virginia
Dao, Vinh Duy**°
Biomedical Engineering
Henrico, Virginia
Darling, Eric W.***
Computer Science
Richmond, Virginia
Dashti, Fateima Yahya**
Mechanical Engineering
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Dean, Jorge Luis***
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Debraine, Arnaud S.R.*
Mechanical Engineering
Paris, France
Decastro, Ariana Joy Lacay*
Biomedical Engineering
Woodbridge, Virginia
Defreitas, Darion J.
Computer Science
Norfolk, Virginia
Dell, Megan Suzanne**°
Biomedical Engineering
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Dhamala, Bishakha Kusum**
Biomedical Engineering
Annandale, Virginia
Dipace, Theo James
Mechanical Engineering
Catonsville, Maryland
Doan, Dat Huy*
Electrical Engineering
Herndon, Virginia
Doan, Minh Andy Ngoc**
Biomedical Engineering
Midlothian, Virginia
Dotivala, Arzan Cyrus
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Potomac Falls, Virginia
Duarte, Sofia Alexander
Electrical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Dunn, James Daniel*
Electrical Engineering
New Kent, Virginia
Edwards, Robert Cruise**
Electrical Engineering
Yorktown, Virginia
Enos, Ryan S.
Mechanical Engineering
Marshall, Virginia
Escobar, Idalmy Idem
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Bridgewater, New Jersey
Fauntleroy, Amanda Janel**
Electrical Engineering
Glen Allen, Virginia
Fitzgerald, Kelsey Mei-Xing**
Chemical and Life Science
Engineering and Chemistry
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Fraser, Jelani Kehinde
Electrical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
French, Christopher Alexander*
Electrical Engineering
Williamsburg, Virginia
Gajjar, Jeet M.
Computer Science
Chesterfield, Virginia
Gallagher, Stark
Teneyck Lawrence
Biomedical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Garcia, Henry Omar
Mechanical Engineering
Manassas, Virginia
Gardner, Justin G.
Computer Science
Powhatan, Virginia
Garvin, Richard D.
Mechanical Engineering
Glen Allen, Virginia
Gebrehiwot, Eliad Berhane
Chemical and Life Science
Engineering and Chemistry
Alexandria, Virginia
Geipel, Stuart D.**
Computer Science
Henrico, Virginia
Gigante, Michael Stanton**
Electrical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Gilbert, Andrew James*
Computer Science
Chesapeake, Virginia
Godwin, Darryl C. Jr.
Mechanical Engineering
Carrollton, Virginia
Gonzalez Hernandez, Ana L.
Biomedical Engineering
Aldie, Virginia
Graham, Matthew Donald*°
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Ashburn, Virginia
Gray, Cory Ryna*
Computer Science
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Greene, Dale R. Jr.
Electrical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Grizzard, Robert Lee II*
Computer Science
Prince George, Virginia
Guan, DongChen**
Computer Science
Fujian, China
Guzman, John Jeremy*
Electrical Engineering
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Haden, Tyler John**
Computer Science
Stafford, Virginia
Haider, Najia A.*
Computer Science
Midlothian, Virginia
Hammerschmidt, Kyle Stephan
Computer Science
Vienna, Virginia
Hashmi, Abdullah Jamshaid
Computer Science
Woodbridge, Virginia
Hathaway, Robert Cory
Mechanical Engineering
Midlothian, Virginia
Heins, Thomas A.
Electrical Engineering
Hanover, Virginia
Hernandez, Jonathan*
Mechanical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Hernandez, Steven M.*
Computer Science
Midlothian, Virginia
Hodson, Marley Rene’e
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Powhatan, Virginia
Hudgins, Paul J.
Computer Science
West Point, Virginia
Husseen, Saraj Alawi
Mechanical Engineering
Al-Qatif, Saudi Arabia
College of Engineering
14 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Hutton, Meredith Lily*
Mechanical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Huynh, Andy Khanh
Electrical Engineering
Annandale, Virginia
Iqbal, Basim Rehmat
Mechanical Engineering
Vienna, Virginia
Jassawalla, Roxanne
Electrical Engineering
Woodbridge, Virginia
Javed, Khushar*
Mechanical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Jimenez, Uriel Galen Miranda
Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Jones, Jeffrey Douglas II*
Chemical and Life Science
Engineering and Chemistry
Yorktown, Virginia
Jones, Reginald G.*
Mechanical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Kalisetty, Shilpa
Computer Science
Richmond, Virginia
Kalva, Saichethan**
Biomedical Engineering
Glen Allen, Virginia
Kaplan, Taylor Jake
Computer Science
Richmond, Virginia
Karim, Jordan David**
Mechanical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Kassahun, Beza
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Kelly, Kristina Marie
Biomedical Engineering
Midlothian, Virginia
Khan, Barid H.
Computer Engineering
Alexandria, Virginia
Kimpfler, Zachary Eric
Computer Science
Chesterfield, Virginia
Kingsley, Bailey N.
Computer Science
Richmond, Virginia
Kokich, Alexandra Juliana*
Electrical Engineering
Franklin, Virginia
Koppu, Sindhuja**°
Biomedical Engineering
Glen Allen, Virginia
Kovalchick, Laurel Virginia***°
Biomedical Engineering
York, Pennsylvania
Kownurko, Chessa Belle**
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
North Wales, Pennsylvania
Kulkarni, Aniket Nitin**
Biomedical Engineering
Glen Allen, Virginia
Kumar, Virang Ketan***°
Biomedical Engineering
Glen Allen, Virginia
Lam, Aaron W.*
Mechanical Engineering
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Lamberta, Christian John
Mechanical Engineering
Midlothian, Virginia
Langston, David R.**
Computer Science
Herndon, Virginia
Le, Nghiem Minh
Biomedical Engineering
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Leach, Benjamin R.*
Computer Science
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Leblanc, Jean-Paul
Mechanical Engineering
Chester, Virginia
Lee, Daniel
Computer Science
Richmond, Virginia
Lesniewicz, Matthew D.
Computer Science
Midlothian, Virginia
Lian, Samuel Uk Ceu
Electrical Engineering and
Mathematical Sciences
Hakha City, Myanmar
Lima, Peter III
Computer Science
Stafford, Virginia
Linkous, Lauren Cassidy
Electrical Engineering
Charlottesville, Virginia
Littlepage, Jake Reid*
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Ly, Tommy Tai***
Biomedical Engineering
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Ma, Yingjunlang*
Mechanical Engineering
Shanghai, China
Mahteme, Ruth
Electrical Engineering
Alexandria, Virginia
Maione, David Nicholas
Mechanical Engineering
Chesterfield, Virginia
Malek, Waleed Khaled Ali
Mechanical Engineering
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Maly, Yahya A.
Mechanical Engineering
Glen Allen, Virginia
Martin, Danielle Wray
Mechanical Engineering
Goochland, Virginia
Matthews, Nathaniel
Christopher***°
Mechanical Engineering
Beaverdam, Virginia
Maxwell, Philip John***°
Biomedical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Mays-Rowland, Jordan Maleck
Computer Science
Madison Heights, Virginia
McNeal, Timothy R.*
Mechanical Engineering
Dumfries, Virginia
Meade, Michael Christopher
Mechanical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Mehari, Amine Bein
Mechanical Engineering
Arlington, Virginia
Miller, Molly Beth
Mechanical Engineering
Banks, Oregon
Mitas, John Albert III
Computer Science
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Mohammad, Jumanah F.
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Mondal, Shonalika
Computer Science
Aldie, Virginia
Monier, Monier Mazhar
Electrical Engineering
El Minia, Egypt
Moriarty, Roman Tomas*
Mechanical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Morrell, William G.*
Mechanical Engineering
Chelsea, Massachusetts
Morrissett, Adam Lee
Computer Engineering
Chesterfield, Virginia
Moussa, Ziyad Sameh
Computer Science
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Muktipaty, Chandana
Biomedical Engineering
Glen Allen, Virginia
Mullen, Julian A.
Electrical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Mulpuru, Dedeepya
Computer Science
Ashburn, Virginia
Nanjannavar, Pooja P.**°
Chemical and Life Science
Engineering and Chemistry
Chesterfield, Virginia
Nasir, Mazin Galal**
Mechanical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Neal, Matthew Marshall
Computer Science
Alexandria, Virginia
Neal, Sarah Elizabeth***
Biomedical Engineering
Hopewell, Virginia
College of Engineering
VCU Commencement 2018 15 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Nelson, Taylor Andrew
Computer Science
Troutville, Virginia
Newbold, Morgan Ashley*
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Bowie, Maryland
Ngo, Kevin Ly
Electrical Engineering
Henrico, Virginia
Nguyen, Antoine Hoang-Thanh
Electrical Engineering
Vienna, Virginia
Nguyen, Benjamin Minh-Khanh
Biomedical Engineering
McLean, Virginia
Nguyen, Justen Tan
Computer Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Nguyen, Paul
Computer Science
Richmond, Virginia
Nieporte, William Michael
Computer Science
Richmond, Virginia
Nigam, Abhishek
Mechanical Engineering
Manassas, Virginia
Noe, Josef Peter III*
Mechanical Engineering
Powhatan, Virginia
Nooristani, Millad A.
Computer Engineering
Reston, Virginia
Novack, George M.***
Computer Science
Corpus Christi, Texas
Olson, Eric Thomas**
Computer Engineering
Chantilly, Virginia
Ong, Anthony Van
Mechanical Engineering
Glen Allen, Virginia
Ongoco, Patrick J.
Computer Science
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Palmer, Samantha Sarah
Computer Science
Richmond, Virginia
Panjshiri, Rostam***
Computer Science
Chantilly, Virginia
Park, Jamie
Mechanical Engineering
Fairfax, Virginia
Patel, Avinash Pravinbhai
Mechanical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Patel, Miraj
Mechanical Engineering
Chantilly, Virginia
Patel, Niraj Jiresh
Electrical Engineering
Yorktown, Virginia
Patel, Vaidehi***°
Biomedical Engineering
Ashburn, Virginia
Patterson, Garrett Christopher
Mechanical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Pavtis, Jonathan Charles
Mechanical Engineering
Chesterfield, Virginia
Payne, Sean M.
Electrical Engineering
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Perron, Alexander Jeffrey
Mechanical Engineering
Durham, North Carolina
Peterson, Douglas L. Jr.
Electrical Engineering
Hanover, Virginia
Petry, Logan Matthew**°
Biomedical Engineering
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Pfab, Evan Michael*
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Powhatan, Virginia
Phadumdeo, Vrishti Mohini***°
Biomedical Engineering
Springfield, Virginia
Pham, John V.
Electrical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Pierce, Dustin M.
Mechanical Engineering
Colonial Heights, Virginia
Pritchard, Sean Dellus**
Mechanical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Puga, Nicolas K.
Electrical Engineering
Vienna, Virginia
Qasem, Faruq Ali*
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Henrico, Virginia
Quiroz, Ingrid Thais
Mechanical Engineering
Falls Church, Virginia
Radcliffe, Nicholus A.***
Mechanical Engineering
Powhatan, Virginia
Ramadan, Ibrahim
Computer Science
Henrico, Virginia
Refai, Aadil*
Mechanical Engineering
Chantilly, Virginia
Richmond, Kevin Henry
Computer Science
Richmond, Virginia
Riggott, Robert G.*
Mechanical Engineering
Rockville, Virginia
Ritchie, Alexandria Mayher
Biomedical Engineering
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Roberts, Jacob Williams
Computer Science
Midlothian, Virginia
Robertson, Sarah Elizabeth**
Biomedical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Rohatgi, Ayush
Computer Science and
Computer Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Rubin, Emma Aliya
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Sacks, Rachel Lauren
Mechanical Engineering
Fairfax, Virginia
Saeid, Milad Maher*
Electrical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Safar, Zaid Adnan
Mechanical Engineering
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Sale, Laura Paige
Mechanical Engineering
Ashland, Virginia
Sales, Chelsee Brianna
Biomedical Engineering
Lynchburg, Virginia
Seaton, David Andre*
Mechanical Engineering
Newport News, Virginia
Seelam, Joshna Maithili
Biomedical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Seeley, Lindsay B.***°
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Powhatan, Virginia
Seitter, Andrew Glenn
Mechanical Engineering
Powhatan, Virginia
Shell, Katelyn Maria
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Roanoke, Virginia
Shin, Tony Donghyuk
Electrical Engineering
Seoul, South Korea
Shivakumar, Nirmala Kunigal***°
Biomedical Engineering
Greensboro, North Carolina
Slaughter, Julian Alexander
Computer Science
Rockville, Virginia
Smith, Raven Alexandria
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Smith, Ryan Joseph
Mechanical Engineering
Springfield, Virginia
Soliman, Ahmed Hesham
Computer Science and
Mathematical Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Spidalieri, Richard Lee*
Electrical Engineering
Charlottesville, Virginia
Stuvaints, Darius Dwight
Mechanical Engineering
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
College of Engineering
16 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Talib, Ayyan
Computer Science
Glen Allen, Virginia
Tan, David H.
Electrical Engineering
Houston, Texas
Tebyanian, Carmel Nahal
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Fairfax, Virginia
Teshome, Hanna
Biomedical Engineering
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Theisen, Eric Nicholas*
Mechanical Engineering
Vienna, Virginia
Thornton, Breland
Theone Edwards***
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Tian, Yuchen
Computer Science
Richmond, Virginia
Tran, Michael L.
Computer Science
Alexandria, Virginia
Truslow, Peter James***
Computer Engineering
Glen Allen, Virginia
Vadrevu, Aditya
Computer Science
Chantilly, Virginia
Vaghjiani, Nilan Ghanshyam**°
Biomedical Engineering
Palmdale, California
Vaghjiani, Ronil Ghanshyam**°
Biomedical Engineering
Palmdale, California
Valliani, Nawal N.**
Mechanical Engineering
Glen Allen, Virginia
Veale, Douglas Allen*
Chemical and Life Science
Engineering and Chemistry
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Venuthurupalli, Kashyap Venkata
Biomedical Engineering
Ashburn, Virginia
Viegas, Raphael Rocha*
Mechanical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Villamar, Zoe Dahlia**°
Biomedical Engineering
Falls Church, Virginia
Villanueva, Andrew Charles
Mechanical Engineering
Midlothian, Virginia
Vo, Andy Ngoc***°
Biomedical Engineering
Henrico, Virginia
Voronin, Dmitriy Andreevich**°
Computer Science
Moscow, Russia
Vu, Man T.**
Computer Science
Richmond, Virginia
Wade, Tzshay Jaquezes Nicojli
Mechanical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Waldo, Rachel Christine
Biomedical Engineering
Midlothian, Virginia
Walker, Rebecca Catherine***
Chemical and Life Science
Engineering, Chemistry
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Wang, Christopher Hahn
Electrical Engineering
Springfield, Virginia
Watkins, Kerrie Alexandra**
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Chesapeake, Virginia
Watts, Brandon Christopher**
Computer Science
Prince George, Virginia
Wei, Quark Jiyin***
Computer Science
Alexandria, Virginia
West, Robert Earl III***
Computer Engineering
Prince George, Virginia
Westbrooks, Jacob Daniel
Electrical Engineering
Spotsylvania, Virginia
White, Thomas M.
Electrical Engineering
Midlothian, Virginia
Williams, Adrianne Devon
Computer Science
Stafford, Virginia
Willis, Jason Patrick
Mechanical Engineering
Glen Allen, Virginia
Willox, Julia Mary
Mechanical Engineering
Albany, New York
Wilson, Jacob J.
Computer Science
Manassas, Virginia
Wingold, Dillon Matthew
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Yeaple-Betancourt,
Marjorie Nicole
Computer Science
Henrico, Virginia
Yemaneberhane, Berket
Computer Engineering
Alexandria, Virginia
Yirka, Justin Kyle***°
Computer Science
Woodbridge, Virginia
Post-baccalaureate
Undergraduate Certificate
Candidates presented by
Dean Barbara D. Boyan
Hoang, Joseph D.
Computer Science
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Russell, William Sarchet
Computer Science
Charlottesville, Virginia
Smith, Adora N.
Computer Science
Richmond, Virginia
Master of Science
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Almasiri, Osamah Ayad Kadhim
Biomedical Engineering
Wasit, Iraq
Aymonin, Christopher James
Biomedical Engineering
Yorktown, Virginia
Bathula, Kranthidhar
Biomedical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Collins, Aidan Gerard
Engineering
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dill, Kathryn Ann
Engineering
Landrum, South Carolina
Efthymakis, Panagiotis
Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Fuller, Joel R.
Computer and Information
Systems Security
Stafford, Virginia
Greco, Chase David
Computer Science
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Howell, Paul Austin James
Biomedical Engineering
Potomac Falls, Virginia
Humeid, Hilmi Majed
Biomedical Engineering
Falls Church, Virginia
Kandalam, Suraj
Biomedical Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Ratti, James Alexander
Biomedical Engineering
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Sapkota, Nagen
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
Seo, Thomas Ji Ho
Computer Science
Midlothian, Virginia
Shah, Zaigham Hussain
Computer and Information
Systems Security
Chester, Virginia
Sivils, Patrick G.
Computer Science
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Sop, Daniel Mouaffo
Biomedical Engineering
Douala, Cameroon
Udeji, Leo Uchechukwu
Engineering
Enugu, Nigeria
VCU Commencement 2018 17 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
College of Health Professions
Bachelor of Science
Candidates presented by
Senior Associate Dean
Alexander Tartaglia
Ashley, Becky Lynn*
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Chester, Virginia
Baker, James Grant***
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Vienna, Virginia
Bambara, Aissata Badiallo
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Alexandria, Virginia
Bell, Amitra Eleanor
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
King George, Virginia
Beltran, Harvey Douglas
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Berru Apolo, Nigel Hilguember*
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Gretna, Virginia
Billings, Crystal Marie
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Marion, Virginia
Burmeister, Nathaniel Lloyd
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Manhattan, Kansas
Butts, Azeb G.
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Manassas, Virginia
Callahan, Brooklyn R.**
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Powhatan, Virginia
Childs, Rachel L.***
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Suffolk, Virginia
Cisek, Rachel Ann
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Clarke, Stacy Marie***
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Powhatan, Virginia
Compton, Jessica Michelle**
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Powhatan, Virginia
Cueto, Lucia Del Pilar*
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Purcellville, Virginia
Culberson, Rebecca Diane**
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Moyock, North Carolina
Cummings, Isha Lynette*
Clinical Radiation Sciences
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Davis, Lisa Nicole
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Matoaca, Virginia
Dean, Hilary Shannon
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Marion, Virginia
Demasana, Jeff Lexter Querubin*
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Arlington, Virginia
Dodson, Kometa Petica
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Ridgeway, Virginia
Dooley, Katlyn Mae**
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Paint Bank, Virginia
Dozier, Raven J.**
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Gresham, South Carolina
Ea, Angela Kim*
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Centreville, Virginia
Flowers, Kelley N.**
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Lovettesville, Virginia
Foret, Shelby L.*
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Williamsburg, Virginia
Gilmore, Austin Allen
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Sacramento, California
Goldfine, Brett L.**
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Grundstrom, Ayrian Claire
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hashim, Riham Babiker
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Singa, Sudan
Holland, Nicole Elizabeth
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Hutchison, Sarah Madison***
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Powhatan, Virginia
Jackson, Jewell C.*
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Johnson, Damien Edward**
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Amelia, Virginia
Kanu, Amina Hannah
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Centreville, Virginia
Kinstler, Hannah E.*
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Lee, Jennifer Heawon*
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Yorktown, Virginia
Lloyd, Isis Imani*
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Newport News, Virginia
Locsin, Monique Guivelondo
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Spotsylvania, Virginia
MacDowell, Kylynn**
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Springfield, Virginia
Manipula, Aaron A.
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Marshall, Krystal Gail*
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Powhatan, Virginia
Matthews, Loida Batiao
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Mechanicsville, Virginia
McDearmon, Clarence Lewis III
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
McKelvey, Morgan*
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Metuge, Lenora Eboh
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Lorton, Virginia
Morici, Angela*
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Morrison, Hana F.*
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Lynchburg, Virginia
Moses, Zarron Tyrell**
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Valdosta, Georgia
Mouais, Ayah Ali H.
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Mullins, Rebecca Eleanor**
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Cooper City, Florida
Murdoch, Erin**
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Centreville, Virginia
Oyesanya, Olufemi O.*
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Chesapeake, Virginia
Patel, Ruche Sanjaykumar
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Pfohl, Curtis John
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Pham, Thuy Sandy Thanh
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Quraishi, Muhammad M.
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Rahman, Tabina*
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Reynolds, Karson Layne
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Rogers, Bryce Monroe*
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Romero-Carrillo, Jose Ramon**
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Woodbridge, Virginia
Salma, Umme
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Sterling, Virginia
College of Health Professions
18 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Scaringello, Reinetta Dina
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Norfolk, Virginia
Seo, Margaret
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Williamsburg, Virginia
Tetteh Norvi, Albert
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Dumfries, Virginia
Torkelson, Laurel N.
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Chesterfield, Virginia
Upchurch, Jessica K.*
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Veilleux, William Joseph Jr.***
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Berryville, Virginia
Willis Brooks, Amanda
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Sandston, Virginia
Wolff, Alexandra R.*
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Midlothian, Virginia
Yahaya, Zenabu
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Woodbridge, Virginia
Yi, Lucy Dohee*
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Williamsburg, Virginia
Zhang, Ting*
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Zhu, Xudong
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Chengdu, China
Post-baccalaureate
Graduate Certificate
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Bell, Courtney Ann
Aging Studies
Stafford, Virginia
Brown, Keith Douglas
Patient Counseling
Charlottesville, Virginia
Ciampa, Katherine Anne
Aging Studies
Arlington, Virginia
Dotson, Tyerell M.
Aging Studies
Phenix, Virginia
Garrett, Jerald Wayne Jr.
Aging Studies
Forest, Virginia
Hornsby, Matthew James
Aging Studies
Lynchburg, Virginia
Mason, Samuel Webster
Patient Counseling
Lafayette, Louisiana
Raghavan, Archana
Aging Studies
Fairfax, Virginia
Wilson, Corrie Victoria
Aging Studies
Hampton, Virginia
Master of Health
Administration
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Aycock, William Charles
Richmond, Virginia
Coffy, Dowin
Berrien Springs, Michigan
Crawford, Carter Brice
Charlotte, North Carolina
Dous, Mena M.
Saint John, Indiana
Eguzoro, Jennifer Chisom
Lanham, Maryland
Ferguson, Kevin Patrick
Richmond, Virginia
Galligan, Christine Mary
Annapolis, Maryland
Hancock, Ann H.
San Antonio, Texas
Heldreth, Sarah Day
Charlottesville, Virginia
Hoffman, Alexandra Joanna
Richmond, Virginia
Jacob, Hiram L.
Orem, Utah
Jang, Allen
Haymarket, Virginia
Magrath Ucci, Elizabeth Rose
Richmond, Virginia
Nur, Abdulhamid Mohamed
Manassas, Virginia
Pumphrey, Katherine Ann
Severna Park, Maryland
Ransom, Antoine R.
Midlothian, Virginia
Ross, Devin Joan
Orlando, Florida
Scott, Danielle Renee
Williamstown, New Jersey
Stubbe, Morgan Elizabeth
Richmond, Virginia
Tobin, Sean Timothy
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Zandona, David
McLean, Virginia
Master of Science
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Amateau, Georganna G.
Gerontology
Richmond, Virginia
Butler, Jena Lee
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Midlothian, Virginia
Childs, Rachel L.
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Suffolk, Virginia
Cueto, Lucia Del Pilar
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
D’Atri, Suzanne Michelle
Rehabilitation and Mental
Health Counseling
Cumberland, Maryland
Dennis, Colleen Warner
Gerontology
Midlothian, Virginia
Foster, Regina C.
Gerontology
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Gresak, Madison Rae
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Hunt, Nicole G.
Gerontology
Richmond, Virginia
James, Sarah Ashley
Rehabilitation and Mental
Health Counseling
Richmond, Virginia
Kraemer, Samantha M.
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Locsin, Monique Guivelondo
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Miller, Elana M.
Rehabilitation and Mental
Health Counseling
Richmond, Virginia
Pfohl, Curtis John
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Pham, Thuy Sandy Thanh
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Priddy, Raleigh Williamson
Gerontology
Roanoke, Virginia
Stratton Dowdy, Shamara Ashley
Rehabilitation and Mental
Health Counseling
Accomack, Virginia
Tillett, Meagan Denise
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Franklin, Virginia
Master of Science in
Health Administration
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Al-Khafaji, Jawad Thamer Jawad
Richmond, Virginia
Baggesen, Leslie M.
Richmond, Virginia
College of Health Professions
VCU Commencement 2018 19 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Ballou, Charniece Jessica
Chesapeake, Virginia
Brengman, Matthew Lester
Richmond, Virginia
Humphreys, Maria Victoria
Richmond, Virginia
Lachar, Jatinder
Vancouver, British Columbia
Macalino, Jessica Danielle
Newport News, Virginia
McNally, Angela Wilberger
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Nagamma, Geethamuniraju
Glen Allen, Virginia
Quevedo, Ernesto
Richmond, Virginia
Santoro, Jeremy Frank
Richmond, Virginia
Street, Ashley Frazier
Chesapeake, Virginia
Tongvichit, Panwichit
Charlottesville, Virginia
Master of Science in
Occupational Therapy
Candidate presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Hofland, Lars Oliver
Charlottesville, Virginia
Post-master’s Certificate
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Adkins, Shannon Lea
Professional Counseling
Logan, West Virginia
McClendon, Sharon Young
Professional Counseling
Richmond, Virginia
Miller, Ashley Herndon
Professional Counseling
Scottsville, Virginia
Pierce, Ja’Lesa S.
Professional Counseling
Portsmouth, Virginia
Steprans, Nicholas Delano Jr.
Professional Counseling
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Doctor of Nurse
Anesthesia Practice
Candidates presented by
Senior Associate Dean
Alexander Tartaglia
Anderson, Jacob K.
Roanoke, Virginia
Borloz, Ashley E.
Salem, Virginia
Collier, Katherine Lynn
Lyndhurst, Ohio
Costick Smith, Colleen M.
Ridley Park, Pennsylvania
Dooley, Bridget
Chantilly, Virginia
Doss, Amanda Nicole
Salisbury, Maryland
Earl, Courtney R.
Johnson City, Tennessee
Fisher, Matthew Ryan
Wytheville, Virginia
Gardner, Emilie Storey
Manassas, Virginia
Gerard, Jessica June
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Grimm, Erin Strahan
Pawleys Island, South Carolina
Johnson, Seth Daniel
Johnson City, Tennessee
Katz, Kayla Marie
Wichita, Kansas
Ketron, Bradley Warren
Kingsport, Tennessee
Kim, Ji Ah
Annandale, Virginia
Kolocuris, Nikolas Dimitri
Ashburn, Virginia
Kubisch, Jessica Marie
Florence, Oregon
Lenczyk, Meghan J.
McLean, Virginia
Lowe, Matthew Stephen
Kingsport, Tennessee
Miller, Justin Ryan
Kingsport, Tennessee
Miller, Leslie Katherine
Bristol, Tennessee
Owens Watson, Amy Katelyn
Christiansburg, Virginia
Parker, Leah Evaine
Glen Allen, Virginia
Patel, Keyur
Cleveland, Ohio
Patterson, Adam D.
Cleveland, Ohio
Patterson, Bryce
Richmond, Virginia
Ritter, April Diane
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Rupp, Rebekah Ann
Warrenton, Virginia
Satterwhite, Kendall Barlow
Frog Level, Virginia
Schreiber, Kimberly Ann
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sefton, Nadia Djafarnia
Richmond, Virginia
Sey, Kofi Adentwi
Richmond, Virginia
Stewart, Kathryn B.
Roanoke, Virginia
Taylor, Alexandra Porter
Richmond, Virginia
Tucker, Melanie Renae
Midlothian, Virginia
Turner, Tressie Shekinas
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Vallarta, John-Eric Samera
Wayne, New Jersey
Vargas, Armand S.
Richmond, Virginia
Verma, Meena
Richmond, Virginia
Walker, Mark Steven Jr.
Richmond, Virginia
Wine, Dakota M.
Glen Allen, Virginia
Wood, Patrick Charles
Yuba City, California
Doctor of Physical
Therapy
Candidates presented by
Senior Associate Dean
Alexander Tartaglia
Ainsworth, Katherine Ann
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Bennett, Stacy Danielle
Vienna, Virginia
Bormann, Fallon Rae
Fishersville, Virginia
Brooks, Jeffrey Aaron
Radford, Virginia
Burden, Elaine Ellis
Williamsburg, Virginia
Burruss, Casey L.
Richmond, Virginia
Campbell, Alyssa
Springfield, Virginia
Crosswell, Gregory B.
Arlington, Virginia
Dalton, Angela M.
Hopewell, Virginia
Dandles, Jelani L.
Richmond, Virginia
Dilger, Jennifer Lynn
Palmdale, California
Duff, Matthew Ryan
Earleville, Maryland
Elder, Anna Ruth
Earlysville, Virginia
Fleuchaus, Samuel Warren
Alexandria, Virginia
Garcia-Otero, Mimi
Colonial Heights, Virginia
Glasson, Emily Austin
Blacksburg, Virginia
Goldberg, Lauren Michelle
Norfolk, Virginia
Goodwin-Horn, Elizabeth
Greenville, South Carolina
Gore, Taylor Corinne Wann
Berryville, Virginia
College of Health Professions
20 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Goulet, Julie Marie
Manassas, Virginia
Gwizdala, Rafal Marcin
Richmond, Virginia
Haverly, Andrew
Richmond, Virginia
Henry, Devin Nicole
Roanoke, Virginia
Hillyard, Jacob Roy
Farmington, Utah
Jackson, Zachary Bradley
Arlington, Virginia
Jarosinski, Rebekah K.
Powhatan, Virginia
Johnson, Joseph McKinney
Richmond, Virginia
Lotts, Brian Albert
Newport News, Virginia
Luker, James A.
Norfolk, Virginia
Luttrell, Lauren E.
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Meis, Tyler Owens
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Millikan, Christopher R.
Woodbridge, Virginia
Mills, Daniel Sherman
Manassas, Virginia
Moore, Erin Michelle
Springfield, Virginia
Morris, Laura Jane
Norfolk, Virginia
Moseley, Spencer Reid
Colonial Heights, Virginia
Murphy, Colette McFaden
Lynchburg, Virginia
Muscato, Zachary Joseph
New Holland, Pennsylvania
Perry, Kirk Fletcher
Provo, Utah
Russell, Kimberly Christine
Roanoke, Virginia
Schihl, Paige E.
Richmond, Virginia
Shin, Daniel V.
Alexandria, Virginia
Simons, Joshua James
Manassas, Virginia
Tettelbach, Carlin Paige
Fairfax Station, Virginia
Trail, Thomas
Ruston, Louisiana
Ward, Caroline Elizabeth
Williamsburg, Virginia
Watson, Amanda Thatcher
Richmond, Virginia
Westbrook, Kala Tiel
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Whiting, Cara
New Canaan, Connecticut
Wilmoth, Clinton Reese
Gretna, Virginia
Yang, Gin
Lorton, Virginia
VCU Commencement 2018 21 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
College of Humanities and Sciences
Baccalaureate Certificate
Candidates presented by
Dean Montserrat Fuentes
Aigner, Savannah M.
Spanish-English Translation
and Interpretation
Richmond, Virginia
Brown, Nicholas Ian Barrett
Product Innovation
Blackstone, Virginia
Carroll, Kevin L. II
Product Innovation
Richmond, Virginia
Chaudhry, Laila Amina
Product Innovation
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Degroat, Taylor Ashley
Product Innovation
Aiken, South Carolina
Fraser, Julia Devon
Spanish-English Translation
and Interpretation
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Jones, Naomi I.
Spanish-English Translation
and Interpretation
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Long, Audra G.
Spanish-English Translation
and Interpretation
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Ransom, Trinity James
Spanish-English Translation
and Interpretation
Richmond, Virginia
Snekcim, Kiana Nicole
Spanish-English Translation
and Interpretation
Chantilly, Virginia
Bachelor of Arts
Candidates presented by
Dean Montserrat Fuentes
Abel, Jillian Elizabeth**
International Studies
Enola, Pennsylvania
Abraham, Thomas Christopher
English
Devon, Pennsylvania
Acharya, Pravasa
English
Richmond, Virginia
Aguilera, Michael Anthony Jr.*
History, Political Science
Seattle, Washington
Ahmad, Mohammad Musaed
Political Science
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Aigner, Savannah M.***
Foreign Language and
International Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Aleong, Chalen A.
Political Science
Stafford, Virginia
Allen, Jillian Paige
African American Studies
Henrico, Virginia
Almenara-Dumur, Federico N.
Political Science
Jacksonville, Florida
Amarir, Layla
Political Science
Arlington, Virginia
Andress, Kimber Rae
English
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Andrew, Elise Marie**
Political Science
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Arnold, Tyler M.
History
Staunton, Virginia
Auth, Alison Whitney
Political Science
Richmond, Virginia
Baker, Lewis A.**
History, Political Science
Montpelier, Virginia
Baker, Morgan Thomas
Political Science
Midlothian, Virginia
Baxter, Harry J.*
English
Midlothian, Virginia
Beech, Olivia Camille**
International Studies
Stamford, Connecticut
Bell, Allison Ryan
History
Richmond, Virginia
Berry, Chloe Jane*
African American Studies
Waynesboro, Virginia
Bloom, Ron Deric
Political Science
Henrico, Virginia
Boggs, Catherine Lesley***°
History
Yorktown, Virginia
Bonino, Alexander Robert
Political Science
Arlington, Virginia
Brandt, Erin Abigail
English
Ashburn, Virginia
Branker, Chantal Erica
Religious Studies
Mineral, Virginia
Branson, Ariell Diana***
English
Chantilly, Virginia
Breiner, Kevin Riley***
Political Science
Chesapeake, Virginia
Britton, Kevin T. II*
Philosophy
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Brooks, Lacey Kiara
Political Science
Centreville, Virginia
Brothers, Kevin J.
History
Alexandria, Virginia
Bryant, Laura Helene
Political Science
Williamsburg, Virginia
Buffin, Nicholas Pierre*
History
Goochland, Virginia
Burton, Ryan Lee*
Religious Studies
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Buss, Emily Margaret**
History
Richmond, Virginia
Canas, Jennifer Eunice
Foreign Language
Fairfax, Virginia
Capparra, Matthew S.*
Political Science
Stafford, Virginia
Cash, Chloe Gisselle
Foreign Language
Richmond, Virginia
Chambers, N-Bushie Unike
Gender, Sexuality and Women’s
Studies, Psychology
Charlottesville, Virginia
Choo, Timothy
Political Science
Fairfax, Virginia
Clayton, Jordan L.
Political Science
Richmond, Virginia
Clumpkens, Elisabeth Adriana*
Political Science
Annandale, Virginia
Collins, Hannah Lynn***
English
Prince George, Virginia
Cook, Ethan***
Political Science
Stafford, Virginia
Cooke, Bridgette
Political Science
Arlington, Virginia
Cooke, Jordan Elizabeth**
English, History
Springfield, Virginia
Cooley, A.
Gender, Sexuality and
Women’s Studies
Vienna, Virginia
Corbin, Brent Tyler
History
Woodbridge, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
22 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Cosham, Elizabeth Louise
Political Science
Arlington, Virginia
Couram, Thomasa L.
English
Orange, Virginia
Craig, Zoe Raven**
Political Science
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Cricchio, Michaela Lynn
International Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Crowley, Brandon J.
Political Science
Poquoson, Virginia
Crutchfield, Marcquel O.
Political Science
Fairfax, Virginia
Cunha, Jack Brandon*
English
Midlothian, Virginia
Czerniawski, Rachel Anna
English
South Hill, Virginia
D’Agostino, Audrey Jane
International Studies
Montclair, Virginia
D’Alessio, Brielle Lauren
Political Science
Richmond, Virginia
D’Antonio, James Martin
History
Richmond, Virginia
Delledera, Micaela Celeste
English
Bedford, Virginia
Dent, Camille G.
English
Chesterfield, Virginia
DePalma, Anthony Gerard**
English
Alexandria, Virginia
Diaz Casos, Ana Paula
Political Science
Alexandria, Virginia
Diaz, David M.
English
Floyd, Virginia
Diaz, Jessica Areli*
History and Political Science
Richmond, Virginia
Dizon, Queenie Mae S.
English
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
Doyon, Sarah Catherine***
English, Gender, Sexuality
and Women’s Studies
Ashburn, Virginia
Dunne, Emily Lynne
Political Science
Woodbridge, Virginia
Eckloff, Paige MacGregor**
International Studies, Political Science
Richmond, Virginia
Edgar, Daniel Ray
Gender, Sexuality and
Women’s Studies
Arlington, Virginia
Edghill, Ricardo David
Political Science
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Ellis, Jordan Nicole
English
Midlothian, Virginia
Elmstrom, Conner Michael
English
Richmond, Virginia
Elshanti, Tamara
History
Richmond, Virginia
Embe-Mamong,
Maricela Patricia*
International Studies, Political Science
Richmond, Virginia
Evans, Sabrina LaShon
African American Studies
Alexandria, Virginia
Everett, Ariqa Alexus
African American Studies
Hampton, Virginia
Ezell, Victoria Alexandra**
International Studies,
Foreign Language
Richmond, Virginia
Farris, Luke A.
Political Science
Midlothian, Virginia
Featherston, Kerry Maclean*
Religious Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Fields, Jacob Daniel**
Political Science
Chester, Virginia
Figaro, Jonathan
English
Alexandria, Virginia
Flanigan, Casey Emmanuel
History
Alexandria, Virginia
Ford, Logan Michelle
English, Political Science
Richmond, Virginia
Foster, Naudia Simone
African American Studies
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fox, Farrah Brooke***
English
Costa Mesa, California
Fraser, Julia Devon
International Studies and
Foreign Language
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Gabala, Kaylen Marie
English
Montpelier, Virginia
Gales, Gretchen S.**
English, History
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Gallagher, Elizabeth Catherine
Political Science
Midlothian, Virginia
Gauthier, Omar*
Political Science
Woodbridge, Virginia
Gilbert, Shannen Joy
English
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Godfrey, Erin Breanna
English
Stafford, Virginia
Griffin, Nina Margaret
Gender, Sexuality and
Women’s Studies
Charlottesville, Virginia
Haines, Christina Ann*
Political Science, Philosophy
Stafford, Virginia
Hairston, Michelle DeAnna***
English
Manassas, Virginia
Hamilton, Carrie Marie***
Political Science
Richmond, Virginia
Harris, Jessica Denise*
International Studies
Norfolk, Virginia
Harvey, Tameka Shante
African American Studies
Saint Stephens Church, Virginia
Hatfield, Delphine Lucie-Renee**
English, History, Gender, Sexuality
and Women’s Studies
Dunn Loring, Virginia
Hayter, David*
Political Science
Richmond, Virginia
Heston, Haley Sloan
Political Science
Haymarket, Virginia
Hillard, Faith Lauren
History
Charlottesville, Virginia
Hoback, Allison Page**
English
Salem, Virginia
Houston, William Christopher
History
Richmond, Virginia
Huaman, Vanesa A. Zelaya
English
Arlington, Virginia
Hull, James Albert
History
Richmond, Virginia
Hunter, Anita Batrice*
Political Science
Chesterfield, Virginia
Hussar, George William*
Political Science
Spotsylvania, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
VCU Commencement 2018 23 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Inman, Cortney Elizabeth
Bradford***
Philosophy
Purcellville, Virginia
Iqbal, Brandon Torrelino
English
Bristow, Virginia
Jackson, Tanner Lee
History
Roanoke, Virginia
Janotka, Catrianna R.*
Philosophy
Chesapeake, Virginia
Johnson, Bradley
Philosophy
Richmond, Virginia
Johnson, Claire C.*
Gender, Sexuality and
Women’s Studies
Charlottesville, Virginia
Johnson, Tori
English
Richmond, Virginia
Jones, Cory Bowen
English
Woodbridge, Virginia
Kalbouneh, Raya Mansour
Political Science
Richmond, Virginia
Kapakasa, Thandiwe Nukwase
African American Studies,
Political Science
Woodbridge, Virginia
Kelly, Aarica Elizabeth**
English
Rockville, Virginia
Kenney, Shiela Mancelita
International Studies
Goochland, Virginia
Ketcham, Christopher
Patrick Norton
History
Charlottesville, Virginia
Khopkar, Disha Keeran*
International Studies and Psychology
Glen Allen, Virginia
Knight, Austin Toy
History
Danville, Virginia
Kniseley, Casey Elizabeth Louise*
History
Fairfax, Virginia
Koduah, Enoch B.
International Studies
Alexandria, Virginia
Krebs, Karley Oonagh**
History
Norco, California
Kriz, Kaitlin Ann
History
Chester, Virginia
Krug, Owen A.*
English
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Lepley, Bryan
Political Science
Springfield, Virginia
Lewis, Dylan T.
English
Midlothian, Virginia
Liggan, Jared Thomas*
History
St. James, New York
Logan, Salease Marke’l
African American Studies
Powhatan, Virginia
Madray, Miranda Leigh**
History
Portsmouth, Virginia
Maiewski, Nathan Fitzgerald
Political Science
Hollywood, Florida
Mandell, Sarah Eve*
History
Alexandria, Virginia
Manion, Hunter-Belle
Philosophy
Front Royal, Virginia
Maqsher, Afrah
International Studies
Brooklyn, New York
Marshall, Breauna Marie*
Foreign Language
Reston, Virginia
Mathews, Robert C.*
History
Hanover, Virginia
Mayberry, Kathryn Grace
International Studies
Lynchburg, Virginia
Mayton, Sean Wesley
History
Beaverdam, Virginia
McCann, Alanna Niamh
English, Gender, Sexuality
and Women’s Studies
Fairfax Station, Virginia
McGary, Michael Anthony*
International Studies
Akron, Ohio
McGowan, Joyce Maloney
Political Science
King William, Virginia
McLaughlin, Jessica Michelle
Political Science
Ashland, Virginia
McMahan, Lea Michelle
English
Williamsburg, Virginia
McMahon, Kathryn Michelle
History
Richmond, Virginia
McVey, Nathaniel Thomas
Political Science, Homeland Security
and Emergency Preparedness
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Middlecoop, Seth Anthony*
Political Science
Smithfield, Virginia
Miller, Zachary Adam
English
Norfolk, Virginia
Minor-Ross, Kandace Jessica
History
Stafford, Virginia
Monteiro, Michael Richard
Political Science
Richmond, Virginia
Montgomery, Catherine Anna
Gender, Sexuality and
Women’s Studies
Newport News, Virginia
Moore, Patrick Joseph**
History and Political Science
Haymarket, Virginia
Morales, Angelo
English
Fairfax, Virginia
Morrell, Brock Alexander
Political Science
Charlotte, North Carolina
Morton, Dakota Rae
History and English
Norfolk, Virginia
Moscoso, Melissa Jordan**
English
Montclair, Virginia
Murphy, Brenden Anderson*
English
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Nabugero, Ekitonviya Minta
Political Science
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Naji, Khalid Fakhri
Political Science
Great Falls, Virginia
Nasr, Eric Shawqi
International Studies
Alexandria, Virginia
Nelson, Kurt R.
Philosophy
Richmond, Virginia
Nguyen, Cindy Le
Political Science
Manassas, Virginia
Nguyen, Jimmy Duy
Political Science
Herndon, Virginia
Nikolich, Michael Paul
History
Oakton, Virginia
Noon, Stephanie Marie**
Gender, Sexuality and
Women’s Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Nyamweya, Moige Mbingi*
Political Science
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Orozco, Nancy Evelyn**
Political Science, Homeland Security
and Emergency Preparedness
Lexington, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
24 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Pace, Olivia Erin
Political Science
Richmond, Virginia
Palao, Gabriella Clara
English
Chantilly, Virginia
Panella, Amanda Marie*
Political Science, Homeland Security
and Emergency Preparedness
Richmond, Virginia
Perez, Jada Nakia**
English
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Perez, Mayra Alejandra
International Studies,
Foreign Language
Richmond, Virginia
Peterous, Leyla Siona
Political Science
Springfield, Virginia
Pharo, Elisa Raine
Political Science
Richmond, Virginia
Philipsen, Sven J.*
Political Science
Richmond, Virginia
Pineda, Maria Louise Datu
International Studies
Woodbridge, Virginia
Piotrowski, Devin Michael**
Political Science
Dumfries, Virginia
Plater, Simone Marcell
English
Oakton, Virginia
Plichta, Jane Estelle*
International Studies
Vienna, Virginia
Pointer, Madison Taylor*
English
Winchester, Virginia
Prousalis, Matthew Alexander
Political Science
Richmond, Virginia
Pulley, Linden B.*
International Studies,
Foreign Language
Chesterfield, Virginia
Pumphrey, Rebecca R.
International Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Pyzowski, Stephen Russo
Political Science
Henrico, Virginia
Ramos, Gabriela M.
International Studies
Ashburn, Virginia
Ransone, Garnette Maxine
English
Richmond, Virginia
Reed, Vena Nikhaule*
English
Yorktown, Virginia
Reinard, Mikaela Turkan*
English, Political Science
Ashburn, Virginia
Robar, Jessica Marie
Gender, Sexuality and
Women’s Studies
Satellite Beach, Florida
Roberts, Joshua Williams
English
Sterling, Virginia
Rogers, Jessica Paige**
English
Prince George, Virginia
Rose, Isabel Burroughs
English
Richmond, Virginia
Ruiz, Alessia Elizabeth
Political Science
Burke, Virginia
Sanguinetti, Camila*
English
Woodbridge, Virginia
Santiago, Imari Michelle***
English
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Santos, Nicholas Humberto
English
Colton, California
Sanville, Carolyn Joy
Political Science
Midlothian, Virginia
Schule, Cassandra J.
English
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Schuler, Jessica Renee
English, Philosophy
Annandale, Virginia
Scott, Cleo-Symone*
Political Science
Franklin, Virginia
Scott, Dawn M.
English
Sperryville, Virginia
Scott, Khala Jade
History
Chesterfield, Virginia
Scudder, Connor Evan
English
Centreville, Virginia
Seaman, Gabriella Blair
History
Lebanon, Oregon
Serwaa, Abena*
Political Science
Ashburn, Virginia
Shadoyan, Maya Adrienne
Political Science
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Silberman, Sasha Lilija*
International Studies
Arlington, Virginia
Simluang, Sutisha*
International Studies
Arlington, Virginia
Sin, Sherita Alice
Political Science
Richmond, Virginia
Small, Samuel Louis*
History
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Smith, Joshua Tree
Political Science
Orange, Virginia
Smithers, Wesley Christopher
Political Science
Chesapeake, Virginia
Spencer, Keturah Rachael
History
McMinnville, Oregon
Spina, Valerie Angela**
Political Science
Vienna, Virginia
Suddreth, Wade L.
Political Science
Stafford, Virginia
Taylor, Benjamin Paul
Political Science
Arlington, Virginia
Taylor, Chase Alexander
History
Chesterfield, Virginia
Toellner, Aaron Michael*
History
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Tolleris, Andre William
Political Science
Chester, Virginia
Tomlin, Nicholas Malik-Amal*
Political Science and Criminal Justice
Woodbridge, Virginia
Tortorella, Richard*
Political Science
Centreville, Virginia
Trible, Louis Hoskins
History
Richmond, Virginia
Trumbo, Elizabeth Hope*
History
Chester, Virginia
Tsamouras, Daphne Rebeca
International Studies
Vienna, Virginia
Turrubiates, Josue David
Political Science
Richmond, Virginia
Van Deusen, William Lawrence*
Political Science
Richmond, Virginia
Vargas, Tyler Isaias*
Foreign Language
Chester, Virginia
Vester, Hannah Elizabeth
Political Science
Virginia Beach, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
VCU Commencement 2018 25 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Vinueza, Andrea
Alejandra Palacios**
International Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Wain, Meghan Tyler
History
Sterling, Virginia
Walker, Leslie L.
International Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Waller, Aine Ellen
Political Science
Staunton, Virginia
Wangjor, Tenzin
International Studies
Charlottesville, Virginia
Washington, Tayteona Patric
Political Science
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Washington-Saeed, Nia S.
English, International Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Weather, Candace Aliyah
English
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Weatherford, Allison*
English
Midlothian, Virginia
Wells, Richard Earl Jr.
Philosophy
Richmond, Virginia
West, Phoebe
Foreign Language
Richmond, Virginia
White, Tanner Reid**
English
Richmond, Virginia
Williams, Jessica L.
Political Science
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Wilson, Victoria Cathryn
Gender, Sexuality and
Women’s Studies
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Wood, Kathryn Louise
English
Richmond, Virginia
Wood, Marisa Kelly**°
International Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Zimmerman, Nicole Grace
English
Chesterfield, Virginia
Zuleta Rodriguez,
Roberto Nicolas
Political Science
Chantilly, Virginia
Bachelor of
Interdisciplinary Studies
Candidates presented by
Dean Montserrat Fuentes
Albis, Victoria Anne
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Richmond, Virginia
Becker, Victoria Ann
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Woodbridge, Virginia
Benitez Abreu, Jayne Estefany*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Vienna, Virginia
Berry, Chloe Jane*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Waynesboro, Virginia
Bishop, Maria Farrell*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Apex, North Carolina
Brown, Abigail Elaine*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Sterling, Virginia
Butts, Kayla Danielle
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Richmond, Virginia
Cherwek, Jamie Renee**
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Falls Church, Virginia
Clayton, Cassandra Renee
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education;
Religious Studies
Williamsburg, Virginia
Condron, Bridget Blackmon**
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education;
Religious Studies
Arlington, Virginia
Coronado, Jennifer*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Williamsburg, Virginia
Darby, Adam Patrick*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Richmond, Virginia
Dean, Pamela Latrell
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Montross, Virginia
Deiss, Brianna Corinne*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Fairfax, Virginia
Dunn, Christine Anne
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Richmond, Virginia
Flannagan, Charlotte
Alexandra Yates*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Charles City, Virginia
Fowler, Arica M.**
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
New Kent, Virginia
Frank, Nicole Marie
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Sterling, Virginia
Franks, Alexandra Regina
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Big Stone Gap, Virginia
Freeman, Jamiee Nicole**
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Richmond, Virginia
Fulton, Laurel Kathleen
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Grunstad, Callie D.
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Harvey, Chelsey Louise*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Henrico, Virginia
Haysley, Eryn Prentice
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Richmond, Virginia
Hepner, Ally Elise*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Mount Jackson, Virginia
Ingram, Kara Ashleigh
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Chesterfield, Virginia
Izaguirre, Leticia Azani*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Woodbridge, Virginia
Jackson, Elizabeth-Ann Marie
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Richmond, Virginia
Kelley, Kianna Shanice
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Chesapeake, Virginia
Lieu, Lyly
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
North Springfield, Virginia
Liggitt, Stephanie N.**
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Chester, Virginia
Lilly, Sydney Brooke*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Prince George, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
26 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Lock, Brooke A.***
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Stephens City, Virginia
Lockwood, Carly Rae
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Charlottesville, Virginia
Marquez, Frances Ruth F.
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Alexandria, Virginia
McAdams, Loren**
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Richmond, Virginia
Mccallister, Destiny**
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Norfolk, Virginia
McClellan, Elizabeth Hawsie
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Richmond, Virginia
McCummings, Kiana Raenell*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Hampton, Virginia
McGrath, Katherine Tedder*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Chesterfield, Virginia
Miller, Maranda Marie*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Atlanta, Georgia
Miyamoto, Yuna*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Chantilly, Virginia
Mulroney, Maris Christina*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Berryville, Virginia
Olander, Margaret Rachael*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Midlothian, Virginia
Pauley, Sarah Nichole*
Liberal Studies for Early and
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Portsmouth, Virginia
Petzold, Megan Elizabeth**
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Glen Allen, Virginia
Resurreccion, Daija Alexis
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Hampton, Virginia
Richmond, Michaela Elaine***
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education, Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Roberts, Jada Laniece
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Alexandria, Virginia
Rosengarten, Kaleigh Nicole
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Aldie, Virginia
Sanchez, Maria Elizabeth
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Norfolk, Virginia
Sanchez, Martha Fernanda
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Woodbridge, Virginia
Small, Taylor Symone*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Raleigh, North Carolina
Stoots, Mary A.
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Midlothian, Virginia
Ta, Asein Panyasa*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Veasey, Brandi Michelle**
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Norfolk, Virginia
Veizaga, Vivian Vicky
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Arlington, Virginia
Walton, Zoe Tyava*
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Hampton, Virginia
Watkins, Lateesha Emonya
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Woodburn, Donna Cheverly**
Liberal Studies for Early and
Elementary Education
Glen Allen, Virginia
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Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Abdul-Ali, Zayd Mujahid*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Falls Church, Virginia
Abed, Iman Khalid
Science
Midlothian, Virginia
Aboulhosn, Raneem*
Chemistry, Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Abston, Jesse J.*
Biology
Poquoson, Virginia
Abu-Ghannam, Omar Khalil***
Chemistry
Herndon, Virginia
Adams, Kara Noelle
Psychology
Glen Allen, Virginia
Adcock, Jesse Johann*°
Mass Communications
Powhatan, Virginia
Adili, Kiana***
Mathematical Sciences
Sterling, Virginia
Adonteng, Renee Adwoa Akyem*
Mathematical Sciences
Woodbridge, Virginia
Adrees, Aysha*
Science and Religious Studies
Waynesboro, Virginia
Afrifa-Minka, Afua Gyasiwaa*
Psychology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Aggrey, Benjimin K.
Biology
Richmond, Virginia
Ahsan, Syeda Najia
Chemistry
Richmond, Virginia
Aizaz, Samara*°
Health, Physical Education
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Bristow, Virginia
Akers, Marcia Andrea
Biology
Culpeper, Virginia
Akinola, Lois Setemi**
Chemistry and Forensic Science
Richmond, Virginia
Al Chouiki, Obada
Chemistry
Alexandria, Virginia
Al Mufti, Amna Dheyaa
Psychology
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Al Mufti, Yaseen*
Biology
Baghdad, Iraq
Alabbad, Muhanad Kamel
Chemistry
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Alam, Mayesha**°
Psychology and Sociology
Houston, Texas
Alam, Omar Carl*
Chemistry
Centreville, Virginia
Albright, Alexis Marie**
Health, Physical Education
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Suffolk, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
VCU Commencement 2018 27 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Albright, Jamee Annette*
Psychology
Suffolk, Virginia
Alcala, Marisol Jocelyn
Psychology, Criminal Justice
Alexandria, Virginia
Aldousari, Abdullatif A.A.M.**
Biology
Kuwait
Alemu, Dina Dereje
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
Aleti, Deeksha R.
Biology
Ashburn, Virginia
Alford, Jacob Mark
Biology
Richmond, Virginia
Aliemeke, Jennifer Uchechukwu
Chemistry
Midlothian, Virginia
Allen, Anna Elizabeth
Jennifer Smith**
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Hampton, Virginia
Allen, Anthony L.*
Mathematical Sciences
Crewe, Virginia
Allen, Jillian Paige
Mathematical Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Allison, Emiley Gail*
Psychology
Chesapeake, Virginia
Allison, Peyton Jean*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Allmon, Alexis Simone**
Sociology
Chesterfield, Virginia
Almansoori, Khalifa Obaid Ali*
Biology
Richmond, Virginia
Aloma, Kathryn Marie*
Psychology
Moseley, Virginia
Al-Souqi, Noor Jameel
Biology
Wichita, Kansas
Amabile, Lauren Chandler
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Amador, Celena Marie-Elaine
Psychology and Criminal Justice
Suffolk, Virginia
Anderson, Alyson Blaire
Psychology
Williamsburg, Virginia
Anderson, Cierra Makaela
Biology
Palmyra, Virginia
Angoua, Mathilda Elisabeth***
Chemistry
Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Antiskay, Jessica Marie
Psychology, Biology
Chesapeake, Virginia
Anwari, Tamanah Mousuma**°
Biology
Ashburn, Virginia
Arabshahi, Ava*
Biology
Sterling, Virginia
Arriola, Joshua Ned
Biology
Richmond, Virginia
Aryal, Medha
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Fairfax, Virginia
Athwal, Vipanpreet K.
Psychology
Leesburg, Virginia
Austin, Christine Noelle*
Mass Communications
Chesterfield, Virginia
Autry, Alexis Tilton
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Emporia, Virginia
Avino, Michaela Kristen***
Psychology
Burke, Virginia
Awudey, Rosemary*
Chemistry
Woodbridge, Virginia
Ayala, Melania Selena
Psychology
Sterling, Virginia
Ayele, Solome Workayehu
Mass Communications
Alexandria, Virginia
Ayers, MorganLea Shea
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Poquoson, Virginia
Bacalso, AshleyMarie Lacson**°
Psychology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Bagri, Simren Kaur*
Biology
Purcellville, Virginia
Bailey, Katrina Marie
Mass Communications
King George, Virginia
Bailey, Taunysha Elise
Biology
Ashburn, Virginia
Bailey, Thomas James
Mass Communications
San Diego, California
Bailey, Tichana Mone’
Mass Communications
Matoaca, Virginia
Baine, Amber Nicole
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Baker, AnnMarie Elizabeth**°
Biology
Halifax, Virginia
Bangura, Malik I.
Biology
Richmond, Virginia
Baniisfahany, Kourosh**°
Psychology
Centerville, Virginia
Barnes, Morgan Livingston*
Physics
Richmond, Virginia
Barron, Frances Marie*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Centreville, Virginia
Bashir, Sarah Junaid*
Biology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Battle, Justin Tyler
Psychology
Chesapeake, Virginia
Baumgart, Alexandra
Diana Jasmine
Science
Yorktown, Virginia
Beamer, Geri Lynn
Psychology
Culpeper, Virginia
Beare, Nathaniel Martin
Economics
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Beasley, Cynthia Elizabeth
Mass Communications
Lynchburg, Virginia
Beck, Olivia Lauren
Psychology
Lancaster, Virginia
Bell, Ashlynn Danyel*
Psychology, African American Studies
Glen Allen, Virginia
Belletti, Sophia
Mass Communications
Annandale, Virginia
Benjamin, David Atef
Physics
Ashburn, Virginia
Bernardo, Nicole Renee
Science
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Berry, Mia Nicole
Sociology
Waynesboro, Virginia
Beuerle, Friedrich Thomas
Forensic Science, Chemistry
Richmond, Virginia
Bhamrah, Harleen Kaur*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Ashburn, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
28 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Bhuiyan, Shagupta Afrin**
Biology
South Riding, Virginia
Bianchi, Marcus Jackson*
Psychology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Billion, Joshua David
Physics
Henrico, Virginia
Bissell, Emily Lynn*
Psychology
Ashton, Maryland
Blackston, Treyante J.
Chemistry
Richmond, Virginia
Blair, Janel Monet*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Culpeper, Virginia
Blake, Brianna Jade
Chemistry
Forest, Virginia
Blakemore, Adam Taylor*
Anthropology
Prince George, Virginia
Blanchard, Brittany Nicole*
Anthropology
Suffolk, Virginia
Blanks, Angelica Ramirez*
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Blanks, Olivia G.
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Lynchburg, Virginia
Bocchi, Kayleigh Heather
Psychology
Cartersville, Georgia
Bogert, Logan Casey
Mass Communications
Culpeper, Virginia
Boghdeh, Niloufar Azimghuly*°
Biology
Charlottesville, Virginia
Bohmke, Natalie Jane**
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Boon-Long, Lalita
Mass Communications
Sterling, Virginia
Booth, Alan Parsons***°
Biology
Newport News, Virginia
Booth, Marianna*
Psychology
Lynchburg, Virginia
Boparai, Anmanat*
Psychology and Criminal Justice
Richmond, Virginia
Borden, Bryan Frederick
Forensic Science
Chesapeake, Virginia
Boswell, Olivia K.
Science
Capeville, Virginia
Bowden, Malik Carnell
Mass Communications
Woodbridge, Virginia
Bowman, Jonathan Payne
Psychology
Midlothian, Virginia
Bracey, Asia Carleena*
Forensic Science
Chesapeake, Virginia
Bradford, Sheryl
Denise Yaconiello
Biology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Bradley, Kristin Ann**
Psychology
South Hill, Virginia
Branch-Charity,
Kayanna Monet**
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Brannon, Lianna Louise
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Woodbridge, Virginia
Brill, Taylor Archer
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Broderick, Alice Royall
Mass Communications
Durham, North Carolina
Brookes, Tequia Nicole
Psychology
Steubenville, Ohio
Brookmire, Kari Lynne
Forensic Science
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Browder, Travis Graham
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Dolphin, Virginia
Brown, Jaeson A.
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
Brown, Jeffrey Ryan
Biology
Richmond, Virginia
Brown, Jorja Sue
Psychology
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Brown, Margaret Victoria
Mass Communications
Springfield, Virginia
Brown, Sierra Iran**
Mass Communications
Roanoke, Virginia
Bruce, Tristin Kane
Science
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Buchman, Leah E.
Mass Communications
McLean, Virginia
Burns, Shannon Lee
Mass Communications
Alexandria, Virginia
Burton, Hannah Elizabeth**°
Science
Richmond, Virginia
Bushman, Erin Virginia
Mass Communications
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Byrne, Hannah McKinley
Biology
Richmond, Virginia
Cadden, Emily Paige
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Roanoke, Virginia
Canseco Neri, Jocelyn
Biology
Dumfries, Virginia
Cantrell, Rachel Lynn*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Montpelier, Virginia
Carey, Amiaya Tylynn
Sociology, Psychology
Stafford, Virginia
Carlos, Walter
Biology
Burke, Virginia
Carpenter, Imani Nicole*
Chemistry
Centreville, Virginia
Carreiro, Kaelin Marie
Mathematical Sciences
Haymarket, Virginia
Carroll, Camerin Sidnee
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Norfolk, Virginia
Carter, Deisha Alessaundra
Psychology
Chester, Virginia
Carter, Naiya Christine
Psychology
Charlottesville, Virginia
Cashion, Kataleeya M.
Psychology
Annandale, Virginia
Castiglia, Cristian*
Mass Communications
Winchester, Virginia
Castle, John R.
Psychology
Hampton, Virginia
Cerone, Taylor M.
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
Cerrillo, Justin Joseph
Mass Communications
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Chaisone, Emily T.*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Manassas, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
VCU Commencement 2018 29 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Chaoul, Layla Cristina*
Biology
Powhatan, Virginia
Charity, Dominique Michelle
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Charles, Kamali L.**°
Chemistry
Richmond, Virginia
Chau, Andy
Psychology
Falls Church, Virginia
Chaudhry, Laila Amina*°
Psychology
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Cheng, Millie Yin
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Chun, YoungShin
Mass Communications
Centreville, Virginia
Church, Katherine Elizabeth*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Dublin, Virginia
Clarke, Augusta Grace
Psychology
Chesterfield, Virginia
Cogley, Jacquelyn R.*
Psychology
Williamsburg, Virginia
Cohen, Scott S.
Mathematical Sciences
Midlothian, Virginia
Coles, Vidal Alexander
Psychology, African American Studies
Lynchburg, Virginia
Collins, Alexia Simone*
Biology
Central Islip, New York
Collins, Gerald Anthony Jr.
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Condon, Sharon Louise
Sociology
Moseley, Virginia
Condron, Bridget Blackmon
Psychology
Arlington, Virginia
Contreras, Katherine Maria
Biology
Manassas, Virginia
Conway, Gavin A.
Mass Communications
Alexandria, Virginia
Cooley, Alexandra S. June*
Anthropology
Alexandria, Virginia
Coppa, Rebecca Hardy
Sociology
Arlington, Virginia
Cortes, Jasmine M.
Biology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Cotter, Thomas Cesar*
Psychology
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Cotton, Madelyn Elizabeth
Biology
Glen Allen, Virginia
Cottrell, Emily Taylor
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Courtney, Daniel Benjamin
Psychology
Centreville, Virginia
Covington, Rachel L.
Psychology
South Prince George, Virginia
Cox, Morgan Jenelle***
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Craig, Catherine Lee
Psychology
Chester, Virginia
Crandell, Kayleigh Deane*
Mass Communications
Baltimore, Maryland
Crane, Erin Rebecca*
Sociology
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Crawford, Anthony Jordan
Mathematical Sciences
Bristow, Virginia
Craytor, John F.
Sociology
Broadlands, Virginia
Crockett, Adrian
Science
Hopewell, Virginia
Cross, Phillip Ryan
Psychology and Sociology
St. Petersburg, Florida
Crossman, Kelsie Jean**
Biology
Wichita, Kansas
Crumbly, Tariq
Mass Communications
Houston, Texas
Cureton, Jordan Kayla
Biology
Chesapeake, Virginia
D’Antuono, Lindsey Paige
Psychology
Ashland, Virginia
Darko, Afrakomah*
Mass Communications
Alexandria, Virginia
Darling, Ashley Marie**
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Davis, Bianca Lachelle
Science
Martinsville, Virginia
Davis, Brent Charles
Biology
Reston, Virginia
Davis, Brianna Renee
Biology
Reston, Virginia
Davis, Emma Rose**
Biology
Fairfax, Virginia
Davis, Majoy Davonne
Chemistry
Chesapeake, Virginia
Dean, Taylor Ariel*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Deekens, William Gregory
Mass Communications
Midlothian, Virginia
Deering, Bryce Tyler
Psychology
Charlottesville, Virginia
Degroat, Taylor Ashley*
Mass Communications
Aiken, South Carolina
de-Heer, Andrew Nicholas
Chemistry
Woodbridge, Virginia
Delacruz, Adriel Francis
Martinez**
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Delimba, Allison Catherine
Biology
Nokesville, Virginia
Delinay-Patton, Ashley Nicole*
Psychology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Delisle, Rainey-Dale
Biology
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
DeMasters-Hadder,
Samantha Hunter
Psychology
Charlottesville, Virginia
Dennie, Danisha N.
Chemistry
Jamaica, New York
DePersis, Victoria
Psychology
Herndon, Virginia
Dernovish, Elena Marie*
Chemistry
Hampton, Virginia
Develin, Angela Marie
Chemistry
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Dhere, Nora
Mass Communications
Alexandria, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
30 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Diallo, Abdoul Quddus
Chemistry
Blacksburg, Virginia
Diamond, Elizabeth Kay*
Mass Communications
Arlington, Virginia
Diaz, Whitney Lisa
Mass Communications
Queens, New York
Dickerson, Baylor Mackenzie
Science
Ashland, Virginia
Didriksen, Severin Christian
Psychology
New Orleans, Louisiana
Dimino, Brandon Michael
Psychology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
DiSanto, Giulia Maria Salvatori**
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Do, Kimberly Nguyen*
Psychology
Fairfax, Virginia
Dohou, Philippe-Marlin Medesse
Economics
Alexandria, Virginia
Donegan, John
Psychology
San Diego, California
Dong, Kian**
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Culpeper, Virginia
Donnelly, Katelyn Marie**
Biology
Manassas, Virginia
Donnelly, Nicholas Samuel*
Psychology
Chester, Virginia
Donohoe, Kristin Ann
Psychology
McLean, Virginia
Dore, Kelsey Diane**
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Doucette, Sierra Jolie**°
Psychology
Yorktown, Virginia
Dubovoy, Leonard
Biology and Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Dulce, Andrew Adolfo**°
Chemistry
Chesapeake, Virginia
Dunmire, Megan Elizabeth*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Duong, Brandon Nhat-khoi**°
Economics
Ashburn, Virginia
Durante, Katelyn M.*
Biology
Hopewell, Virginia
Eakin, Joshua R.*
Psychology, Sociology
Roanoke, Virginia
Eastman, Megan Nicole
Science
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Eaton, Zachary Matthew
Economics
Chester, Virginia
Ebert, Stephani Marie
Psychology
Alexandria, Virginia
Eberz, Matthew David*
Mathematical Sciences
Stafford, Virginia
Ebreneyin, Ashleigh Catherine*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Forest, Virginia
Edgar, Keegan Gerrit***°
Biology
Chesapeake, Virginia
Edison, Victoria Elizabeth
Forensic Science
Midlothian, Virginia
Edlow, Casey Louise
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Midlothian, Virginia
Edwards, Daniel D. Jr.
Economics
Lorton, Virginia
Edwards, Johnyie
Aahvielle Lahrie
Mass Communications
Laurel, Maryland
Edwards, Raven Lee
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Edwards, Shelby Christine
Psychology
Chesterfield, Virginia
Elmisurati, Gabriel A.
Chemistry
Herndon, Virginia
Elmisurati, Tasnim*
Biology
Herndon, Virginia
Erwin, Andrew T.
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Asheville, North Carolina
Escobar, Alejandro Jr.
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Round Hill, Virginia
Estefanous, Kirollos Hennis*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Evangelista, Mariel
Geneve Gallardo
Science
Bronx, New York
Evans, Jennifer Suzanne*
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Evans, Ryan Michael*
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
Everett, Ariqa A.
Biology
Hampton, Virginia
Evins, Zhane Dashawn
Mathematical Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Fahimi, Ali*
Biology
Reston, Virginia
Fair, Collin Matthew**°
Biology and Psychology
Chester, Virginia
Fair, Jacques Henri**
Biology
Yorktown, Virginia
Farrell, Leigh Ellen
Mass Communications
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Fayad, Ronnie G.**
Chemistry
Richmond, Virginia
Fedoryk, Ryan C.*
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
Fells, Kierra J.*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Fennell, Philip J.*
Mass Communications
Falls Church, Virginia
Ferguson, Jordan Amos
Biology
Bassett, Virginia
Ferraro, Madelyn Ann**
Psychology
Fairfax, Virginia
Ferrufino, Irina
Psychology
Manassas, Virginia
Fialk, Eleanor K.
Mass Communications
Herndon, Virginia
Fields, Courtney Elizabeth*
Anthropology, Psychology
Bristow, Virginia
Figueroa, Jonathan Daniel*
Science
Bluefield, Virginia
Finley, Mae Stefanie
Lee Calderson
Biology, Forensic Science
Woodbridge, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
VCU Commencement 2018 31 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Finneran, Alexander Holzsweig
Mass Communications
Newport News, Virginia
Fino, Daniil R.
Psychology
Minsk, Belarus
Firkins, Rachel Catherine*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Firth, Elizabeth Ashley
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Poquoson, Virginia
Fitzgerald, Allison Kathleen
Mass Communications
Chesapeake, Virginia
Fleet, Camber Lyn
Psychology
Gloucester, Virginia
Fleming, Tyler Catherine*
Psychology
Powhatan, Virginia
Fletcher, Essence Khalia
Psychology
Hampton, Virginia
Flewellen, Cellina Marie
Sociology
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Flint, Kelley Lynn**
Mass Communications
Ashburn, Virginia
Floyd, Lauren Lynn
Psychology
Newport News, Virginia
Fontaine, Joshua Adam**
Psychology
Acton, Massachusetts
Fontaine, Sophie Marie*
Psychology, Sociology
Chantilly, Virginia
Fontenot, J.D. Jr.
Science
Richmond, Virginia
Ford, Charlotte Ann
Mass Communications
Danville, Virginia
Ford, Derrick Bernard
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Ford, John Doucette**
Economics
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Forrer, Rebekah Annelise
Biology
Midlothian, Virginia
Foubare, Meghan Elaine
Sociology
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Franklin, Diamyn Kasaii*
Mass Communications
Omaha, Nebraska
French, Christopher Alexander*
Physics
Williamsburg, Virginia
Friedrichs, Stephen Paul
Forensic Science, Biology
Midlothian, Virginia
Fulani, Amatul-Malik Bint*
Psychology
Farmville, Virginia
Fuller, Morgan Elizabeth
Psychology
Hanover, Virginia
Gabriel, Blen Mariam
Mass Communications
Alexandria, Virginia
Gagarin, Ernesto Peredo Jr.*
Biology
Manassas, Virginia
Galvez, Carmina
Psychology
Ashburn, Virginia
Galzerano, Emily Ruth
Mass Communications
Ashburn, Virginia
Gamor, Louisa Semekor**
Chemistry
Suffolk, Virginia
Garcia Llanos, Adriana
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Herndon, Virginia
Garner, Wendell JaRon
Economics
Woodbridge, Virginia
Gauntt, Katrina Lynn***
Mathematical Sciences
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Gavan, Dominic Donato
Biology
Leesburg, Virginia
Gayed, George S.
Chemistry
Clifton, Virginia
Geipel, Stuart D.**
Mathematical Sciences
Henrico, Virginia
Gendy, Steve A.
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Reston, Virginia
George, Brianna Amber
Psychology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Gervais, Jamie Renee
Psychology
Hampton, Virginia
Ghorbani, Jesse Andrew*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Fairfax, Virginia
Gilbert, Hayley Renee*
Mass Communications
Stafford, Virginia
Gilchrist, Joy Marie
Psychology, Gender, Sexuality
and Women’s Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Gill, Matthew E.**
Physics, Mathematical Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Gillaspie, Sarah Elizabeth**
Chemistry
Charlottesville, Virginia
Giordano, Paul Anthony*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Givens, Forrest Dominique
Mass Communications
Washington, D.C.
Glaeser, Gretchen
Mass Communications
Charlottesville, Virginia
Gleyzer, Daniil Vladimirovich
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Moscow, Russia
Glover-Greaves, Bethani Janae
Health, Physical Education and
Exercise Science, Psychology
Smithfield, Virginia
Gobble, Taylor Kathryn
Mass Communications
Glen Allen, Virginia
Goel, Dikssha*
Biology
Great Falls, Virginia
Goertel, Alexander Enos
Chemistry
Annandale, Virginia
Gonnella, Joseph Charles**°
Chemistry
Charlottesville, Virginia
Gonzalez, Daniel
Mass Communications
Barranquilla, Colombia
Gonzalez-Smith, Justice Nicole*
Psychology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Gooden, Tyler Phallan
Psychology
Newport News, Virginia
Gordon, Matthew L.*
Mass Communications
Springfield, Virginia
Gosain, Manisha
Economics
Ashburn, Virginia
Graham, Karisma Renee
Psychology
Chesapeake, Virginia
Graham, Matthew Donald*
Chemistry
Ashburn, Virginia
Granata, Stephanie Elaine
Mass Communications
Chesapeake, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
32 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Gransback, Alex Murray
Mass Communications
Springfield, Virginia
Green, Ashley-Kristian Monique
Science
Hampton, Virginia
Green, Daniel F.*
Mass Communications
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Green, Nicole Lurena
Psychology, Sociology
South Chesterfield, Virginia
Gregory, Elizabeth Faye
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Alexandria, Virginia
Gresham, Jaeda Aviana*
Psychology, Gender, Sexuality
and Women’s Studies
Chester, Virginia
Griesemer, Millicent Maria
Mathematical Sciences
Fairfax, Virginia
Griffith, Jacob Hunter
Biology
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Groome, Sophia
Mass Communications
Aldie, Virginia
Grottanelli, Serafina Darlyn**
Psychology and Anthropology
Fort Meyers, Florida
Grzymkowski, Julia Kinsey**
Forensic Science, Chemistry
Stevensville, Maryland
Guadalupe, Emanuel Jesus
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Prince George, Virginia
Gullatte, Mecca Veronia
Mass Communications
Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Gunn, Dereck Leonard***
Economics
Colonial Heights, Virginia
Gupta, Nitika**°
Biology
Lorton, Virginia
Hacker, Douglas J.
Physics
Glen Allen, Virginia
Hackley, Brianna N.
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Culpeper, Virginia
Hagman, Ashley R.
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Hairfield, Jacob Scott
Biology
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Hairston, Indya King*
Science, Psychology
Hampton, Virginia
Hall, Justin Thomas*
Science
Stafford, Virginia
Hall, Michelle Renee
Psychology
Chester, Virginia
Hallesjo, Amanda Clara Isabella
Mass Communications
Gothenburg, Sweden
Hancock, Mary-Catherine Eleanor
Biology
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Hand, Alexandria Rene*
Mass Communications
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hannifin, Meghan Collen**°
Psychology and English
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Hara, Julia Kiyomi**°
Biology and Psychology
Great Falls, Virginia
Hardee, Courtney Simone
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Charleston, South Carolina
Harper, Justine Ehlana
Psychology
Centreville, Virginia
Harpster, Sara J.
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Glen Allen, Virginia
Harrington, Aja Monee
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Charleston, South Carolina
Harshman, April Jade
Mass Communications
Chesterfield, Virginia
Harvell, Sarah Jessica
Sociology
Newport News, Virginia
Harvey, Tameka Shante
Psychology
Saint Stephens Church, Virginia
Hasan, Yusrah Dua**
Biology, Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Great Falls, Virginia
Hashemy, Shelia P.
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Chesapeake, Virginia
Haskins, Gary D.
Mass Communications
Midlothian, Virginia
Hawkins, Jordan Rebecca
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Hazelhoff Mitchell,
Tyra Allesandra
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Powhatan, Virginia
He, Wei
Mathematical Sciences
Guilin, China
Healy, William Beck
Mass Communications
Smithfield, Virginia
Heard, Elizabeth Denice*
Science
Newport News, Virginia
Heavens, Imari Jeanine*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Hampton, Virginia
Henderson, Ryan Christopher
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
La Verne, California
Henry, Alison Brooke
Biology
Charlottesville, Virginia
Heredia, Geraldine
Rosmery Herbas
Psychology
Burke, Virginia
Hernandez, Jennifer Yamileth
Mass Communications
Arlington, Virginia
Hernandez, Jonathan*
Physics
Richmond, Virginia
Herrmann, Lucas Wayne
Physics
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Hicks, Chelsey Nicole*
Biology
Chesterfield, Virginia
Hicks, Connor Patrick*
Psychology
Blacksburg, Virginia
Hill, Alexis Jordana*
Psychology
Mitchellville, Maryland
Hill, Chandler Aaron
Mass Communications
Chesterfield, Virginia
Hinton, Philip Shafer*
Psychology
Glen Allen, Virginia
Hirschi, Michaelle Jo
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Logan, Utah
Hoel, Nora Pauline
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Holden, Ishmael G.
Mathematical Sciences
Washington, D.C.
Holleran, Courtney Erin*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Burke, Virginia
Holtschneider, Sara Nicole
Science
Fredericksburg, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
VCU Commencement 2018 33 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Hope, Amber Lynn
Psychology
Henrico, Virginia
Horner, Shelby Rose**
Mass Communications
Reston, Virginia
Hough, Jasmine N.
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Howell, Victoria Brianna
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Htay, Ye Lwin**
Biology
Falls Church, Virginia
Hughes, Alexis Marisa
Mass Communications
Nokesville, Virginia
Hughes, Carrie Margaret
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Ashland, Virginia
Hughes, Sarah Madeline
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Leesburg, Virginia
Huh, Bella-Elaine Hyun
Mass Communications
Fairfax, Virginia
Humayun, Aima
Psychology
Glen Allen, Virginia
Hunt, Samantha Leigh*
Biology
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Hussain, Suleiman Rami*
Biology
Vienna, Virginia
Hust, Colton Alexander***°
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Spokane, Washington
Ibrahim, Minatallah Mutasim**
Chemistry
Richmond, Virginia
Ilechie, Nicole Agnes-Ifeyinwa
Science
Bowie, Maryland
Iley, Chandler Joseph
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Chesapeake, Virginia
Im, Min Ho
Mathematical Sciences
Chester, Virginia
Indseth, Ian Kristian
Mass Communications
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Inn-Souphomphak, Asia Carin
Mass Communications
Sterling, Virginia
Isaac, Nia Nyasha Tia
Psychology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Islam, Sonia
Economics
Richmond, Virginia
Islam, Sukana**
Biology
Richmond, Virginia
Jackson, Adam Scott
Mass Communications
Moseley, Virginia
Jacobs, Kirby Danielle**
Anthropology
Vienna, Virginia
Jain, Deeksha
Biology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Jalloh, Zainab
Sociology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Jamal, Mohammed H.
Psychology
Chester, Virginia
James, Kyra Simone
Biology
Fairmount Heights, Maryland
Jang, Ahyeon
Science
Yorktown, Virginia
Janwatin, Timothy*
Chemistry
Annandale, Virginia
Jarvis, Connor Logan
Economics
Waynesboro, Virginia
Jaswal, Harneet Kaur
Biology
Midlothian, Virginia
Jean-Baptiste, Katianne
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Yorktown, Virginia
Jenkins, Bailey
Mass Communications
Leesburg, Virginia
Jeong, Daeun***
Psychology
Chantilly, Virginia
Jesmer, Madison Rose
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
Jimenez, Emily C.
Mass Communications
Ashburn, Virginia
Jogimahanti, Arjun Venkat***°
Biology
Westlake, Texas
Johnson, Alexis Lynn
Sociology
Alexandria, Virginia
Johnson, Alia Katrice*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Leesburg, Virginia
Johnson, Frederick Ephraim
McLane Fimiji IV
Psychology
Annandale, Virginia
Johnson, Jasmine Briani**
Psychology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Johnson, Kaela Breana**
Science
Hampton, Virginia
Johnson, Mary L.
Sociology
Goochland, Virginia
Johnson, Michael David**
Sociology and Homeland Security
and Emergency Preparedness
Beaverdam, Virginia
Johnson, Sheridan Michelle*
Psychology
Oak Hill, Virginia
Jomphe, Caroline Jennifer*
Biology
Glen Allen, Virginia
Jones, Courtney M.
Science
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Jones, Jeffrey Douglas II
Chemistry
Yorktown, Virginia
Jones, Keri Elizabeth*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Chesapeake, Virginia
Jones, Nicole Alexis*
Biology
Lorton, Virginia
Juette, Jasmine Faith*
Anthropology
Modesto, California
Jukkala, Jessica Nicole
Psychology
Bristow, Virginia
Jumaa, Yasmine
Mass Communications
McLean, Virginia
Jung, Judy
Mass Communications
Annandale, Virginia
Justis, Susan M.*
Science
Chesterfield, Virginia
Kamara, Amina Matu
Biology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Kamara, Saidu
Science
Annandale, Virginia
Kammari, Koumudhi
Biology
Herndon, Virginia
Kamoona, Hussein**°
Biology
Great Falls, Virginia
Kan, Tiffany Wing-yan*°
Biology
Clarksville, Maryland
Kandler, Alica**
Forensic Science
Olfen, Germany
College of Humanities and Sciences
34 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Kankaria, Rohan Anil***°
Biology
Leonardtown, Maryland
Kargbo, Isatu Modie*
Biology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Kassa, Melat Abate*
Economics, Philosophy
Alexandra, Virginia
Kaur, Harpreet
Psychology
Chester, Virginia
Kayota, Thomas J.
Psychology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Kazarian, Elizabeth
Anna Helena**°
Biology
McLean, Virginia
KC, Shubhekchha
Biology
Herndon, Virginia
Kempton, Erika L.
Forensic Science
Williamsburg, Virginia
Kennedy, Alexis M.
Mass Communications
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Kennon, Hallett Elizabeth
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
Kenny, Caitlin Lauren
Biology
Ruther Glen, Virginia
Kenton, Ivy Elizabeth*
Mass Communications
Great Falls, Virginia
Kern, Lilian Annetta
Mass Communications
Gainesville, Virginia
Keyser, Katherine Leanne**°
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Weems, Virginia
Khaleghi, Faraz
Chemistry
Chester, Virginia
Khan, Monisha
Biology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Khuram, Sohaib
Psychology
McLean, Virginia
Kiesel, Catherine Ann
Mass Communications
Annandale, Virginia
Kim, Chae Lin Chelsea
Biology
Haymarket, Virginia
Kim, Claire Min Kyung
Mass Communications
Centreville, Virginia
Kim, David Sekwang
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Kim, Kevin
Psychology
Centreville, Virginia
Kirby, Alexis Ann
Mass Communications
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Knight, Elizabeth Alexandra*
Biology
Haymarket, Virginia
Knighting, Madelyn Abigail*
Anthropology
Staunton, Virginia
Kokich, Alexandra Juliana*
Physics
Franklin, Virginia
Konadu-Ampratwum, Maame**
Biology
Charlottesville, Virginia
Koomson, Josephine
Science
Manassas, Virginia
Kostiuk, Jenna Hazel*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Kotha, Naveen Chandra***°
Biology
Richmond, Virginia
Koumaras, Christopher George
Psychology
Cape May, New Jersey
Krajewski, Jill Anne
Anthropology
Oakton, Virginia
Krogenas, Alexia Grace
Mass Communications
Roanoke, Virginia
Kuhn, Matthew Ryan
Psychology
Alexandria, Virginia
Kulkarni, Anushka Sachin**°
Biology and Psychology
Houston, Texas
Kunkel, George Ross*
Chemistry
Mechanicsville, Virginia
LaBarr, Peter David**
Mathematical Sciences
Chesterfield, Virginia
Labat, Arielle Nicole
Psychology
Chesapeake, Virginia
LaBatte, Jacque Lynn
Sociology
Alexandria, Virginia
Lacey, Mitchel Edward**
Biology
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Lachapelle, Alexandra Lindsey
Psychology
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Lahowetz, Julia A.
Biology
Chesapeake, Virginia
Lamas, Elisabeth Reed**°
Biology
Annandale, Virginia
Lane, Jesse Robert*
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
Lanyi, Shira Elana***°
Biology
Richmond, Virginia
Larkin, Martina Delaney
Biology
Chesapeake, Virginia
Laroche, Chenelle
Mass Communications
Brooklyn, New York
Lassiter, Alexis Ariel
Science
Morningstar, New Jersey
Lavallée Harris, Allison
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Lawhorne, Jaden Sky
Chemistry
Quinton, Virginia
Lazo, Henry Alexander
Psychology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Le, Amber Thao*
Science, Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Le, Anthony Viet
Chemistry
Williamsburg, Virginia
Le, Jason Viet
Sociology
Roanoke, Virginia
Leach, William Edward
Mathematical Sciences
Forest, Virginia
Lee, Dean Roberts*
Biology
Chester, Virginia
Lee, Dennis Dae-Hyun
Biology
Glen Allen, Virginia
Lee, Seung Won
Science
Fairfax, Virginia
Lee, So-Young
Biology
Great Falls, Virginia
Leich, Mary Katherine**
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Leiva, Kimberly Magnolia
Psychology
Lynchburg, Virginia
Leon, Nuria Karel
Biology
Richmond, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
VCU Commencement 2018 35 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Leonard, Jessica Hope
Mass Communications
Midlothian, Virginia
Lewis, Candice Michelle
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Lewis, Christina M.
Chemistry
Goochland, Virginia
Lewis, Isabella Tallulah**
Psychology
Falls Church, Virginia
Lewis, Shamika LeeAnn
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Woodbridge, Virginia
Lewis, Zachary Richard
Biology
Newport News, Virginia
Liangco, Arlee Mae
Beatrice Casanova
Science, Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Lindsay, Janiecia Mikela**
Biology
Manassas Park, Virginia
Linkous, Lauren Cassidy
Physics
Charlottesville, Virginia
Lipson, Jessica Nicole
Mass Communications
Leesburg, Virginia
Lisech, Andrew Scott
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Lodhi, Ali N.*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Stafford, Virginia
Logan, Brandi N.
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Logan, Salease Marke’l
Psychology
Powhatan, Virginia
Long, Nicole Marie
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
Longo, Eleanor N.
Sociology
Chesterfield, Virginia
Lopez, Katherine Astrid*
Psychology
Sterling, Virginia
Lopez, Keyana Chanay*
Biology
Rockville, Maryland
Loudenslager, Megan Elizabeth
Psychology, Gender, Sexuality
and Women’s Studies
Herndon, Virginia
Lovo, Karina L.
Biology
Annandale, Virginia
Lu, Chia Jung
Psychology
Taipei, Taiwan
Lubowsky, Cassandra Eve
Anthropology
Warrenton, Virginia
Lucas, Brandon-Lee D.*
Psychology, Sociology
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Lucas, Justin O’Bryant
Psychology
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Ludin, Maliha
Biology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Luong, Gary T.
Biology
Fairfax, Virginia
Ly, Nghia Trung*
Biology
Lorton, Virginia
Ma, Luan Khanh***
Chemistry
Woodbridge, Virginia
Madden, Kian James**
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Madeline, Alaina Marie*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Yorktown, Virginia
Mahteme, Ruth
Physics
Alexandria, Virginia
Mainoo, Abena Otwiwah
Science
Haymarket, Virginia
Maitland, Jerry Wayne III
Biology
Midlothian, Virginia
Majillo, Joseph Zemester
Biology
Bristow, Virginia
Malamatos, Theodore Harry**
Psychology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Malik, Sonia
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Lorton, Virginia
Manchester, Maxwell George
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
Mandigo, Melody Elena
Mass Communications
Newport News, Virginia
Manion, Hunter-Belle
Psychology
Front Royal, Virginia
Marin Rosas, Juan C.
Chemistry
Sterling, Virginia
Markle, William J.
Chemistry
Palmyra, Virginia
Maroni, Jovana Remo
Sociology
Arlington, Virginia
Marsh, Courtney Mae
Sociology
Charlottesville, Virginia
Marsh, Justin
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Martin, Ashley D.
Biology
Richmond, Virginia
Martin, Hannah Ashiyrah
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Martin, Kirsten Dey
Mass Communications
Halifax, Virginia
Martinez, Rossemary Carmen
Psychology
Buffalo, New York
Mascio, Yosan Berechet
Mass Communications
Springfield, Virginia
Masih, Abhitosh*
Biology
Midlothian, Virginia
Maurer, Jonathan S.*
Psychology
Fairfax Station, Virginia
Maxwell, Haley Cayla
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Suffolk, Virginia
Mayer, Adison L.
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
Maynard, Erin Mallory
Mass Communications
Clifton, Virginia
Mbawuike,
Otitodirichukwu Glory
Chemistry
Woodbridge, Virginia
McBride, Jessica Jones*
Psychology
Midlothian, Virginia
McClary, Aaliyah Christina
Psychology
Suffolk, Virginia
McClellan, Katie Lin
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Chesapeake, Virginia
McCoig, Molly Ann
Sociology
Glen Allen, Virginia
McCormick, Colleen Ann
Psychology
Havre de Grace, Maryland
College of Humanities and Sciences
36 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
McCormick, Da’Ronda Camille
Science
Lynchburg, Virginia
McCormick, Nicholas Patrick**
Psychology and Sociology
Ormond Beach, Florida
McCracken, Madison Ann
Mass Communications
Virginia Beach, Virginia
McGeorge, Ellett Richard IV*
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
McGinnis, Katelin Taylor
Anthropology
Henrico, Virginia
McGonigle, Kathleen Anne*
Mathematical Sciences
Yorktown, Virginia
McGraw, Sierra Marie Claudia*
Psychology, Criminal Justice
Stephens City, Virginia
McIntosh, Caitlin Anne
Mathematical Sciences
Williamsburg, Virginia
McIntyre, Andrew D.
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Horsham, Pennsylvania
McKinon-Brown, Elita A.
Mass Communications
Alexandria, Virginia
Mclean, Dondre E.*
Psychology, Criminal Justice
Suffolk, Virginia
McNeil, Myaisha
Sociology
Richmond, Virginia
McPherson, Mark Emil Sr.
Psychology
Hopewell, Virginia
Meara, Kaitlyn
Mathematical Sciences
Clifton, Virginia
Medlin, Jesse T.
Chemistry
Chesterfield, Virginia
Mehany, Sofia M.
Chemistry
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Meinhardt, Timothy Neal*
Chemistry
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Mejia-Alvarez, Emelly Marisol
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Manassas, Virginia
Mejias, Alexis Marie
Sociology
Richmond, Virginia
Menard, Lauren Rose**
Biology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Mendes, Katherine M.***
Sociology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Menon, Shyam
Biology
Fairfax, Virginia
Meyer, Christina Anne
Mass Communications
Centreville, Virginia
Meyer, Morgan Elizabeth
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Prince George, Virginia
Michael, Austin Robert
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Millard, Leah*
Psychology
Oakton, Virginia
Miller, Inija Monee*
Psychology
Clover, Virginia
Minor, Alecia Genay
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Mishra, Khina M.
Mathematical Sciences
Glen Allen, Virginia
Mishra, Soumya**
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Herndon, Virginia
Mitchell, Mariah Lene*
Physics, Mathematical Sciences
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Mitchell, Shaniece L.
Biology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Moapichai, Chantana Melanie
Biology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Modzelewski, Gabriel
Science
Williamsburg, Virginia
Mohl, Taryn Elise
Psychology
Manassas, Virginia
Mohn, Cody William
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Montgomery, Kia Kelly*
Mass Communications
Manhattan, New York
Moody, Olivia Faith
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Charlottesville, Virginia
Moore, Candace Y.**
Psychology and Science
Washington, D.C.
Moore, Destiny Shamel**
Mass Communications
Woodbridge, Virginia
Moore, Taylor Nicole
Biology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Morel, Yulemni**
Forensic Science, Chemistry
Plainfield, New Jersey
Moreno Hernandez, Daniela*
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Morris, Allison Elizabeth Ellen*
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Morris, Jeffrey W.
Psychology
Williamsburg, Virginia
Morrisette, Victoria Elizabeth***
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
Morton, Chloe M.**
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Alexandria, Virginia
Mosby, Tianna S.*
Mass Communications
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Moss, Malea Latae**
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Moten, Tralyn Monique
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Midlothian, Virginia
Moussari, Katherine Ektimal**
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Moyo, Sidumiso
Biology
Round Hill, Virginia
Mubiru, Matilda Namagambe*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Falls Church, Virginia
Mugonza, Eserangiye N.
Psychology
Manassas, Virginia
Mujwit, Chloe N.
Mass Communications
Weston, Florida
Mukhara, Deepika**°
Biology and Psychology
Ashburn, Virginia
Mullery, Katherine Grace**
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Pasadena, California
Muneer, Afshan
Biology
Ashburn, Virginia
Musleh, Sophia Noelle
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Alexandria, Virginia
Mustafa, Mahad
Biology
Lorton, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
VCU Commencement 2018 37 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Muth, Conner Maitland
Psychology, Political Science
Burke, Virginia
Naeher, Emma Louise
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Falls Church, Virginia
Nalic, Irma
Biology
Charlottesville, Virginia
Nam, Jung Woo
Mathematical Sciences
Chantilly, Virginia
Nance, Megan Alexandria
Science
Chesapeake, Virginia
Naranjo, Christian A.*
Chemistry
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Nasrin, Nikita Mahbooba
Sociology
Alexandria, Virginia
Nawaz, Amna***°
Biology and Foreign Language
Herndon, Virginia
Ndambakuwa, Tatenda Esnath
Mathematical Sciences
Harare, Zimbabwe
Nelson, Erik Austin
Mass Communications
Henrico, Virginia
Nersessova, Sofia Sergeevna**
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Glen Allen, Virginia
Nguyen, Adrian*
Chemistry
Chantilly, Virginia
Nguyen, Amanda
Ngoc Tuong Vy**
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Fairfax Station, Virginia
Nguyen, Anh Dang*
Psychology, Criminal Justice
Fairfax, Virginia
Nguyen, Anhmy-Eliane***°
Biology
Forest, Virginia
Nguyen, David Tuan
Mathematical Sciences
Glen Allen, Virginia
Nguyen, Denny T.**°
Biology
Oakton, Virginia
Nguyen, Diem Thu
Biology
Glen Allen, Virginia
Nguyen, Jenny T.
Science
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Nguyen, Kristina Minh Tam**°
Chemistry
Springfield, Virginia
Nguyen, My H.***°
Biology
Hampton, Virginia
Nguyen, Sarah Mai T.
Chemistry
Springfield, Virginia
Nguyen, Tram Thi Quynh***
Biology
Springfield, Virginia
Nguyen, Trang Phuc Doan
Forensic Science
Annandale, Virginia
Nicely, Rachel Marie
Biology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Nishat, Nazmun Nahar
Psychology
Sterling, Virginia
Nolan, Emma S.
Science
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Novillo, Rubi Lucero
Mathematical Sciences
Arlington, Virginia
Ntim, Desiree A.
Psychology
Bronx, New York
Obis, Dennis Rosin I.*
Biology
Newport News, Virginia
O’Brien, Kelly Ann*
Psychology
Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
O’Daniel, Katherine Elizabeth*
Psychology
Danville, Virginia
Ojaybi, Abdu Ali
Economics
Henrico, Virginia
O’Keefe, Claire Elizabeth
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
O’Keeffe, Christopher Joseph*
Mass Communications
Mechanicsville, Virginia
O’Kelly, Bria Danielle
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Okoli, Tobechi Nnedimma
Mathematical Sciences
Fayetteville, West Virginia
Oliver, Bayley Paige**
Mass Communications
Big Island, Virginia
Olsen, Cassandra Ann*
Mass Communications
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Ononiwu, Hope Nkem
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Fairfax, Virginia
Orentas, Eric Tyler
Mass Communications
Purcellville, Virginia
Ortiz, Chelsea**
Chemistry
Montclair, Virginia
Osborne, Shoshana Annissa
Psychology
Newport News, Virginia
Oshin, Oluwabusola
Victoria Adekunbi
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Portsmouth, Virginia
Ota, Torao*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Owens, Ashley Jeanine*
Biology
Puyallup, Washington
Ozyildirim, Can Unal
Biology
Alexandria, Virginia
Pace, Heather Lyn
Psychology
Scottsville, Virginia
Paek, Samuel
Biology
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Pagulayan, Claudette G.
Chemistry
Springfield, Virginia
Palmer, Ryan P.
Mass Communications
Ashburn, Virginia
Pamplin, Kourtney Gail
Sociology
South Jordan, Utah
Panchal, Poonam Kamalesh
Biology
Ashburn, Virginia
Parker, Krystle Renee
Science
Woodbridge, Virginia
Pascale, Angela C.
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Pasic, Ajla*
Biology
Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Patel, Anant Kamalesh
Biology
Bland, Virginia
Patel, Anjali Bharat
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Roanoke, Virginia
Patel, Avani Biren***
Psychology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Patel, Harshit Mukeshbhai
Mathematical Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
38 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Patel, Kaylan**
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Patel, Monica R.
Psychology
Chester, Virginia
Patel, Nidhi Haresh**°
Biology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Patel, Pooja P.*
Biology and Forensic Science
Glen Allen, Virginia
Patel, Shinal C.**
Chemistry
Richmond, Virginia
Patel, Ushma Pramodbhai
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Patterson, Ashley R.
Psychology
Freehold, New Jersey
Patterson, Leah Rae**
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Radford, Virginia
Pearce, Victoria Ann**
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Durham, North Carolina
Pearson, Peter Zachary
Sociology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Peralta, Ria*
Biology
Silver Spring, Maryland
Perdue, Ian A.
Chemistry
Henrico, Virginia
Perdue, Luke Ryan
Biology
Hanover, Virginia
Perkins, Lacey Dawn
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Powhatan, Virginia
Perry, Denise Alexandra
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Pettie, Dahila Lyric Hope*
Psychology
Martinsville, Virginia
Pfab, Evan Michael*
Chemistry
Powhatan, Virginia
Pham, Minh-Quan D.***°
Biology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Pharo, Elisa Raine
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Pierre-Louis, Josly Pierre
Chemistry
Chesterfield, Virginia
Plahn, Brianna
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Aberdeen, Scotland
Plotz, Jonathan Lee**
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Plumb, Nathanael Edward
Economics
Roanoke, Virginia
Plutkis, Victoria Nicole
Forensic Science
Stafford, Virginia
Pobre, Danielle Louise C.*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Henrico, Virginia
Polink, Jessica Marie
Psychology
Ashburn, Virginia
Pollard, Davon Shawn
Sociology
Richmond, Virginia
Powell, Kelli L.***
Mathematical Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Powers, Griffin Davis
Forensic Science
Powhatan, Virginia
Press, David S.
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Proffitt, Michael William
Psychology
Madison Heights, Virginia
Puentes, Juan Lorenzo
Psychology
Newport News, Virginia
Puller, Aaron Jalen
Sociology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Purvis, Matthew Watson
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Danville, Virginia
Qasem, Faruq Ali*
Chemistry
Henrico, Virginia
Quintanilla, Francisca
Science
Stafford, Virginia
Quiroga, Christine
Mathematical Sciences
Suffolk, Virginia
Qureshi, Huzaifah S.**
Science
Falls Church, Virginia
Rahmani, Tara
Psychology, Sociology
Glen Allen, Virginia
Rainer, Kathryn
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
Raines, Joseph A.
Mathematical Sciences
Arlington, Virginia
Raj, Manisha Subhadra
Psychology
Ashburn, Virginia
Raman, Shreya***°
Biology and Psychology
Manassas, Virginia
Rambo, Rachel
Anthropology
Charlottesville, Virginia
Ramsay-Dasent, Dawniesha R.
Psychology
Chesterfield, Virginia
Ramsey, Castle Brianna*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Randall, Taylor E.
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Ransom, Trinity James
Economics and Foreign Language
Richmond, Virginia
Rausch, Timothy Corley
Psychology
Falls Church, Virginia
Raza, Mohammad
Biology
Sterling, Virginia
Reid, Catherline Evonne
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Stafford, Virginia
Renwick, Christian Michael***°
Forensic Science
Earlysville, Virginia
Reutt, Katherine Anne
Chemistry
Chesapeake, Virginia
Reyes, Claudine Faye**
Mathematical Sciences
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Reyes, Kelly Alexandra
Mass Communications
Lorton, Virginia
Reyes, Trisha Chris L.*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Manila, Philippines
Reynolds, Madeleine Elizabeth*
Chemistry
Richmond, Virginia
Ricasata, Kristoffer James
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
Ricketts, Meredith Paige***
Psychology
Winchester, Virginia
Riggs, Elyssa Ann
Psychology
Chesapeake, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
VCU Commencement 2018 39 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Riggs, Grace Elizabeth
Anthropology
Richmond, Virginia
Riggs, Megan Nicole*
Psychology
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Riha, Caitlin L.
Psychology
Williamsburg, Virginia
Rivera, Nicholas Manuel
Psychology
Haymarket, Virginia
Roberson, Matthew Justin
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Colonial Beach, Virginia
Roberts, Katelin
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
Robie, Nicholas Lee
Sociology
Atlanta, Georgia
Robinson, Akea Zaynah***°
Psychology, African American Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Robinson, Garrett Matthew*
Economics
South Riding, Virginia
Robinson, Nathan James**
Biology
Amelia, Virginia
Robinson, Tiara Lashaye*°
Biology
Suffolk, Virginia
Robitaille, Anne Elizabeth*
Mass Communications
Williamsburg, Virginia
Rodriguez, James Leno
Biology
Manassas, Virginia
Roethlisberger, Joshua Payne
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
South Hill, Virginia
Rogers, Connor Franklin
Chemistry
Mooresville, North Carolina
Romero-Barrientos,
Ronald Enrique**
Psychology
Annandale, Virginia
Rood, Benjamin Richard
Biology
Chesterfield, Virginia
Rosemann, Jeanne M.*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Palmyra, Virginia
Roth, Jacqueline Lee*
Biology and Business
Richmond, Virginia
Rothey, Julia**°
Mass Communications
Oakton, Virginia
Rowe, Kayla Beth
Biology
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Royals, Jasmynne Mariah
Chemistry
Louisa, Virginia
Rozman, Julia Sofia
Psychology
Baltimore, Maryland
Rozynski, Michael M.**
Mass Communications
Arlington, Virginia
Rubio-Reyes, Jennifer Estela
Biology
Nokesville, Virginia
Ruiz de Velasco, Chris***
Mathematical Sciences
Brownsville, Texas
Ruiz-Allen, Monica Alexis*
Biology
Newport News, Virginia
Russell, Aaliyah J.
Mathematical Sciences
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Russell, Daniel Mark
Psychology
Crozet, Virginia
Ryder, Kelsey Jane
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Sabisch, Ashley Marie
Mathematical Sciences
Midlothian, Virginia
Sabti, Firas Naser°
Chemistry
Richmond, Virginia
Sadouk, Sofia*
Psychology
Rabat, Morocco
Safo, Ronni Serwaah
Chemistry
Richmond, Virginia
Sainsbury, Clara Louise
Psychology
Goochland, Virginia
Saisie, Kuukua Akyere
Biology
Richmond, Virginia
Sakyi, Esther Yeboah
Mass Communications
Woodbridge, Virginia
Salazar, Erin David
Chemistry
South Riding, Virginia
Salesky, Nick Andrew
Mass Communications
Lorton, Virginia
Salome-Sanchez, Charlie*
Biology
Lovettsville, Virginia
Sam, Nataliah Y.
Science
Leesburg, Virginia
Sami, Aysha V.**
Biology, Psychology
Fairfax, Virginia
Samoy, Jessica Paige*
Chemistry
Alexandria, Virginia
Sampson, Lidia Esther
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Chesterfield, Virginia
San Jose, Carolyne M.*
Mass Communications
Centreville, Virginia
Santorum, Joe Peter
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Santos, Alyssa Marie Acero
Health, Physical Education and
Exercise Science; Psychology
Chesapeake, Virginia
Santos, Edna Mayen
Biology
Los Angeles, California
Santos, Melissa Pinho
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Manassas, Virginia
Sanusi, Lillian Nimata
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Woodbridge, Virginia
Schaefer, Casper*
Anthropology
Henrico, Virginia
Scheidemantel, Julia Ann**
Psychology, Gender, Sexuality
and Women’s Studies
Bristow, Virginia
Schiff, Reid Martin
Chemistry
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Schiffres, Megan Tasha*
Mass Communications
Fairfax, Virginia
Schrum, Parker Green
Sociology
Yorktown, Virginia
Schwalm, Kristen Leigh
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Disputanta, Virginia
Scott, Ashley Rose
Economics
Richmond, Virginia
Scott, Brianna Ahjinae Shirley
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Scott, Christina Dianne**
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
40 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Seaton, Alexandra Marie
Psychology
Midlothian, Virginia
Sebastian, Frances Aleta
Biology
Richmond, Virginia
Seeds, Summer Marie*
Biology and History
Richmond, Virginia
Senter, Morgan Brittany**°
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Chesterfield, Virginia
Shahidi, Ryan Darius**°
Chemistry
Bristow, Virginia
Shair, Mustafa
Sociology
Springfield, Virginia
Sheftel, Jessica M.
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Centreville, Virginia
Shell, Katelyn Maria
Chemistry
Roanoke, Virginia
Shelton, Olivia Claire
Psychology
Houston, Texas
Shenoy, Lavanya Laxmikant*
Biology
Richmond, Virginia
Shepard, Kahlil Jory
Mass Communications
Centreville, Virginia
Shin, Haejung Katelyn***
Biology
Fairfax, Virginia
Shriver, Mallory Constance**
Forensic Science
Parkton, Maryland
Shumaker, James Parker
Mass Communications
Buckingham, Virginia
Siddiqui, Komal*
Forensic Science and Biology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Sidhu, Simrann Kaur*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Irvine, California
Siewert, Emily Marie
Psychology
Montclair, Virginia
Silva, Samantha Marie
Psychology
Midlothian, Virginia
Simon, Jarred T.
Mass Communications
Woodbridge, Virginia
Sims, Emma Sue*
Mass Communications
Staunton, Virginia
Sims, Scarlett Olivia*
Biology and Anthropology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Sin, Mi Rea
Science
Williamsburg, Virginia
Singh, Harpreet**
Science
Richmond, Virginia
Singson, Francine Sabiniano*°
Biology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Sisk, Mabel Gee
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Six, Fallon Nicole*
Mass Communications
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Skinner, Erica Marie*
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Slaughter, Dantevia M.
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Manassas Park, Virginia
Sleigh, Mackenzie Elizabeth*
Mathematical Sciences
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Smith, De’Nisha Mona’y
Science
Chesterfield, Virginia
Smith, Noah Hollett
Physics
Herndon, Virginia
Sohail, Ammar
Chemistry
McLean, Virginia
Soler, Krystal Marie
Chemistry
Palmyra, Virginia
Somoza, Andres Vicente***°
Biology
Portsmouth, Virginia
Sorto, Zeneida Florisel
Psychology
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Soto, Taylor Alexis
Mass Communications
Toano, Virginia
Sparacio, Angelique Nikole
Psychology
Mechanicsville Virginia
Spare, Erin Catherine
Mass Communications
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Spiegel, Mai-lan Patricia
Mass Communications
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Spindle, Trey G.
Mathematical Sciences
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Spoon, Richard Gary
Economics
Richmond, Virginia
Spruill, Tiara N.
Biology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Stamp, Melissa Laura
Mass Communications
Springfield, Virginia
Stanley, Kathleen Jewell
Mass Communications
Annandale, Virginia
Stansfield, Natalie R.*
Sociology
Alexandria, Virginia
Starnes, Alexandra Hope*
Psychology
Manassas, Virginia
Steele, Christopher Chase**
Biology
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Still, Ebony LaTrece
Biology
Chesterfield, Virginia
Stith, Danielle Mone
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Chesterfield, Virginia
Story, Monica C.
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
Strange, Rebekah Kathleen*
Mass Communications
Chicago, Illinois
Strei, Kieran M.
Mass Communications
Woodbridge, Virginia
Strother, Kimberly Lynn
Mass Communications
Herndon, Virginia
Suazo, Paola Elizabeth
Psychology
Reston, Virginia
Suemitsu, John Vio E.
Chemistry
Richmond, Virginia
Suliman, Youstina E.
Biology
Reston, Virginia
Sullivan, Karley Jean
Mathematical Sciences
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Sumner, Lia Michon*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Herndon, Virginia
Surber, Julia Dornin
Mass Communications
Chester, Virginia
Sutton, Jeffrey Stephen
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Sweany, Amos Grey**
Biology
Fredericksburg, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
VCU Commencement 2018 41 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Sze, Maylin Mei Ting*
Forensic Science and Biology
Suffolk, Virginia
Tabackman, Lia Pauline***
Mass Communications
McLean, Virginia
Tadikonda, Virinchi Naga
Economics
Herndon, Virginia
Tagbor, Love Xornam*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Woodbridge, Virginia
Tagele, Afework Chale
Chemistry
Richmond, Virginia
Tahiliani, Jay Bharat*°
Biology
Lorton, Virginia
Takla, Rowies**
Biology
Henrico, Virginia
Taliaferro, Nycole Domonique
Science
Williamsburg, Virginia
Tarekegne, Welela*
Psychology
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tatelman, Carina L.*
Biology
Vienna, Virginia
Taylor, Alexis Nicole
Psychology
Prince George, Virginia
Taylor, Justin Edward
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
Taylor, Michael Dickinson
Biology
Louisa, Virginia
Taylor, Wesley Earl
Mass Communications
Colonial Beach, Virginia
Taylor-Drummond, Emerald
Mass Communications
Alexandria, Virginia
Tebyanian, Carmel Nahal**
Chemistry
Fairfax, Virginia
Thach, Narinh Thi
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Thai, Simon T.*
Forensic Science, Chemistry
Springfield, Virginia
Thalwitz, Alexi Nikolas*
Psychology
Madison, Virginia
Thimothi, Betty Suganthi
Biology
Midlothian, Virginia
Thimsen, Kelly Nicole
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Thomas, Ashley Alexis
Psychology, African American Studies
New Orleans, Louisiana
Thomas, Justin Calvin*
Biology
Chesapeake, Virginia
Thomas, Rachel Christina
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Chesapeake, Virginia
Thompson, Elijah P.
Sociology
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Thompson, Selina Levon
Psychology
Lawrenceville, Virginia
Thornton, Margaret
Chemistry
Richmond, Virginia
Tierney, Molly Jane**
Psychology
Winchester, Virginia
Tonsel-White, Elizabeth Aleesha*
Science, Chemistry
Chesapeake, Virginia
Tontala, Frank Joseph III
Mathematical Sciences
Westminster, Maryland
Trainum, Allison Rose*
Psychology
King George, Virginia
Tran, Bach Tuong
Mathematical Sciences
Springfield, Virginia
Tran, Tiffany Le*
Chemistry
Manassas Park, Virginia
Tran, Tommy D.*
Mass Communications
Springfield, Virginia
Trivedi, Sudeepti**°
Psychology and Biology
Newark, Delaware
Trostli, Rachel Maria
Sociology
Richmond, Virginia
Tucker, Quincy Andre
Mass Communications
Chesapeake, Virginia
Turner, Marshal Quinn
Mass Communications
Yorktown, Virginia
Twumasi-Ankrah,
Abena Amponsah
Science
Kumasi, Ghana
Tyler, William Robert III
Psychology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Tyree, Alan Jacob
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Ulrich, Johnathan
Thomas Nguyen**
Chemistry
Manassas, Virginia
Uppalapati, Sravya***°
Biology and Psychology
Charlotte, North Carolina
Urban, Benjamin William**
Chemistry
Charlottesville, Virginia
Van, Cynthia Thuc-Hoang*
Biology
Oakton, Virginia
Vargas Cruz, Hugo Ernesto
Chemistry and Psychology
San Salvador, El Salvador
Vargas, Paula Itzel
Chemistry
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Vaughan, Morgan
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Veale, Douglas Allen*
Chemistry
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Vega, Nicholas A.
Psychology
Glen Allen, Virginia
Veizaga Zurita, Melanie**
Biology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Vera, Jessica L.
Biology, Psychology
Newport News, Virginia
Vieira, Christopher M.
Chemistry
Williamsburg, Virginia
Virk, Harman Kaur**
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Vogelsang, William Andrew
Mass Communications
Arlington, Virginia
Vongjalorn, Melissa Ann Madula
Biology
Fort Washington, Maryland
Vu, Belinda T.
Biology, Chemistry
Alexandria, Virginia
Walaski, Sydney Glenn***
Psychology
Garner, North Carolina
Walden-Jones, Daniel A.
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
Walke, Bryan L.
Psychology
Rocky Mount, Virginia
Walker, Alex Clay
Psychology
Danville, Virginia
Walker, Lexus Amanda
Economics
Potomac Falls, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
42 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Wall, Jordan Nicole*
Psychology
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Wallace, Wade Ryan
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Charles City, Virginia
Walters, Jordyn Leigh
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Colonial Heights, Virginia
Wang, Andrew Borwei**
Biology
Centreville, Virginia
Warshawsky, Stephanie
Jennifer*
Biology
Hanover, Virginia
Washburn, Matthew William
Mass Communications
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Washington, Skylar Teferi*
Sociology
Richmond, Virginia
Watkins, Kayla Chenise
Mass Communications
Axton, Virginia
Watts, Tanner L.
Mass Communications
Midlothian, Virginia
Webb, Justice Regina Grace
Psychology
Prince George, Virginia
Weber, Emma Marjorie*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Richmond, Virginia
Weiseman, Maggi Browning***
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Blacksburg, Virginia
Welton-Boxley, Diamond Joyce**
Mathematical Sciences
Farmville, Virginia
Werling, Jennifer Anne
Mass Communications
Woodbridge, Virginia
Wessel, Kaitlynn Christinia
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Sterling, Virginia
Whelan, Eugene Kevin II
Biology
Colonial Heights, Virginia
Whitaker, Chanté Denise
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Norfolk, Virginia
White, Anthony James DuBois
Chemistry
Hampton, Virginia
White, Darian Adele**
Psychology
Hampton, Virginia
White, Taylor Veronica
Psychology
Forest, Virginia
Whitehead, Ash Lorili**
Psychology, Gender, Sexuality
and Women’s Studies
Midlothian, Virginia
Whitley, Nionna Nishae**
Mass Communications
Suffolk, Virginia
Whitmore, McKenna Grace**
Psychology, Criminal Justice
Williamsburg, Virginia
Whitt, Caitlyn Bre
Psychology
Colonial Heights, Virginia
Whittington, Brittney Marina
Biology
Buckingham, Virginia
Wihshi, Amber Elaine Nadine
Mass Communications
Alexandria, Virginia
Wilborn, Auburn*
Psychology
Chester, Virginia
Wilkerson, Taylor Mckenna***°
Psychology
Chesapeake, Virginia
Williams, Alexander Hamlin
Mathematical Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Williams, Andrea Lynne*
Forensic Science
Plainfield, New Jersey
Williams, Chelsie Joevonte
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Chesapeake, Virginia
Williams, Erica Nicole
Psychology
San Diego, California
Williams, Jacob Henderson IV
Psychology
Springfield, Virginia
Williams, Jasmine Tesia
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Dinwiddie, Virginia
Williams, Latasha Aleya
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Roanoke, Virginia
Williams, Sarah Eileen**°
Mathematical Sciences
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Williams, Scott Franklin Jr.
Science
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Wilson, Carolanne Callow
Mass Communications
Arlington, Virginia
Wilson, Steven J.
Chemistry
Chesterfield, Virginia
Wishmeyer, Meghan Ann-Nichole
Psychology, Sociology
Gloucester, Virginia
Wolfe, Kendall Grace
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Herndon, Virginia
Wood, Breah Michelle
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Wood, Victoria Renee**°
Biology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Woodburn, Donna Cheverly**°
Mathematical Sciences
Glen Allen, Virginia
Woodman, Brittany Nicole*
Psychology
Seaford, Virginia
Woodous, Ebony Nicole
Biology
Chesapeake, Virginia
Woods, Autumn Skye
Psychology
Dinwiddie, Virginia
Woody, Sarah A.
Biology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Worlds, Raven Michelle
Forensic Science
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Worthington, Haley Foster
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Wright, Don E.
Psychology
Caruthersville, Missouri
Wright, Katherine Kylee
Sociology
Troutville, Virginia
Wright, Madison Elizabeth
Psychology
Lexington, Virginia
Wright, Samuel James Scott**
Sociology
Charlottesville, Virginia
Yang, Jinah**
Science
Beavercreek, Ohio
Yi, Breeanna Cheongmi
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Falls Church, Virginia
Yi, Xinlei
Mathematical Sciences
Charlottesville, Virginia
Yirka, Justin Kyle***
Mathematical Sciences
Woodbridge, Virginia
Young, Lindsey Taylor
Psychology
Newport News, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
VCU Commencement 2018 43 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Yung, Royce
Science
Elmhurst, New York
Zaman, Bisma*
Health, Physical Education
and Exercise Science
Centreville, Virginia
Zendzian, Gregory Miles Dapitan
Biology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Zheng, Donovan Hua Gen*
Biology
Richlands, Virginia
Post-baccalaureate
Undergraduate Certificate
Candidates presented by
Dean Montserrat Fuentes
Bowlby, Benjamin Charles
Health Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Cooke, Kierra Eileen
Health Sciences
Newport News, Virginia
Lee, Sarah Soojin
Health Sciences
Sterling, Virginia
Schipinski, Seth Tyler
Health Sciences
Chesapeake, Virginia
Stevenson, Rachel E.
Health Sciences
Ashland, Virginia
Post-baccalaureate
Graduate Certificate
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Marshall, Leanne M.
Applied Social Research
Portsmouth, Virginia
Walter, Levi
Gender, Sexuality and
Women’s Studies
Newport News, Virginia
Master of Arts
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Barnewolt, Claire Marie
History
Newton, Massachusetts
Cale, Kevin M.
History
Chester, Virginia
Farthing, Kemry Hope
English
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Fenwick, Kelly A.
English
Brighton, Michigan
Fuchs, Angelica Mae
English
Arlington, Virginia
Goodbody, Taylor Grey
English
Midlothian, Virginia
Hartline, Keenan James
History
Chesapeake, Virginia
Hedgepeth, Katherine Elizabeth
English
Franklin, Virginia
Jones, Emily Marshall
History
Richmond, Virginia
Lawrence, Ariel Denise
English
Richmond, Virginia
Newton, Anne Mullino
History
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Rifareal, Rebekah Mae
English
Springfield, Virginia
Sutton, Summer Christine
English
Williamsburg, Virginia
Ulmschneider, Jacob Aaron
History
Richmond, Virginia
Ward, Julie Nicole
English
Richmond, Virginia
Master of Fine Arts
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Block, Emily Lauren
Creative Writing
Plantation, Florida
Flanagan, Victoria Catherine
Creative Writing
Gastonia, North Carolina
Garvin, Andrew Ryan
Creative Writing
Los Angeles, California
Groves, S. Rose
Creative Writing
Gainesville, Virginia
Hagglund, Rachael Taylor
Creative Writing
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Mujahid, Siddiqah
Creative Writing
Richmond, Virginia
Stacy, Ryan Caleb
Creative Writing
Williamson, West Virginia
Master of Science
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Abshier, Eric A.
Forensic Science
Norfolk, Virginia
Alderson, Courtney Jay
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Allen, Keyona Anjolis
Psychology
Moultrie, Georgia
Anderson, Philip Reid
Biology
Richmond, Virginia
Anhorn, Michael Justin
Chemistry
Raleigh, North Carolina
Auka, Nicole Allison
Forensic Science
Centreville, Virginia
Aumann, Jonathan Robert
Mathematical Sciences
Feasterville, Pennsylvania
Bareford, Jonathan Wayne
Forensic Science
Richmond, Virginia
Barsell, Duc-Thi Jeremy
Psychology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Bechtel, Zachary Joseph
Forensic Science
Barto, Pennsylvania
Berrier, David J. Jr.
Biology
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Bhati, Gargi
Health and Movement Sciences
Chantilly, Virginia
Brand, Angela Lynn
Forensic Science
Ellicott City, Maryland
Brown, Alexander Wilson
Health and Movement Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Bullock, Gillian Renata Khloe’
Mass Communications
Chesapeake, Virginia
Cariello, Annahir Naomi
Psychology
Madison, New Jersey
Cherry, Amanda M.
Biology
Herndon, Virginia
Colella, Olivia Katherine
Forensic Science
Herndon, Virginia
Cusack, Shannon E.
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Dale, Sydney M.
Health and Movement Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
College of Humanities and Sciences
44 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Darling, Alyssa A.
Biology
Richmond, Virginia
Davies, Alexandria Eden
Psychology
Charlotte, North Carolina
Davis, Joshua Hayden
Chemistry
Matoaca, Virginia
Davis, Trevor Cole
Health and Movement Sciences
Williamsburg, Virginia
Digangi, Diana Louise
Mass Communications
Fairfax, Virginia
Driver, Nicholas Arthur Scott
Physics and Applied Physics
Manassas, Virginia
Forger, Luisa V.
Forensic Science
Merrimack, New Hampshire
Fralin, R. Carson
Health and Movement Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Frye, Elora K.
Mathematical Sciences
Yorktown, Virginia
Gibbes, Danielle Kaitlin
Forensic Science
Pfafftown, North Carolina
Hailu, Selamawit
Psychology
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Heneks, Jean Alice
Forensic Science
Laurel, Maryland
Hitti, Stephanie Alexandria
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Johnson, Russell Collins
Sociology
Oakton, Virginia
Kennedy, Tyler James
Forensic Science
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Khana, Kishan Kumar
Mathematical Sciences
Woodbridge, Virginia
Khojayori, Farahnoz Nasrullo
Biology
Glen Allen, Virginia
Kotarski, Hannah
Health and Movement Sciences
Rockville, Maryland
Lambert, Ebony Alana
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Leder, John Robert
Health and Movement Sciences
Amelia, Virginia
Maloney, Sarah Francis
Psychology
Union, Kentucky
Marzan, Andrew Paredes
Health and Movement Sciences
Virginia Beach, Virginia
McCall, Kevin James
Mathematical Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
McGuire, Kristina A.
Psychology
Nashville, Tennessee
Mihalick, Virginia Leigh
Health and Movement Sciences
Bristow, Virginia
Miller, Jennifer Marie
Forensic Science
Newport News, Virginia
Mitchell-Dix, Samantha L.
Sociology
Chesterfield, Virginia
Mulder, Haley Ann
Forensic Science
Warrenton, Virginia
Nash, Alexa Boatwright
Mass Communications
Chesterfield, Virginia
Nettleton, Benjamin Peter
Biology
Kensett, Iowa
Newsome, Ian Marshall
Physics and Applied Physics
Sanford, North Carolina
Nuraliyev, Dauren
Mathematical Sciences
Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan
Osborn, Megan R.
Sociology
Richmond, Virginia
Palmer, Nicole Jacqueline
Forensic Science
Fairport, New York
Rappaport, Nicole Lynne
Mass Communications
Richmond, Virginia
Ravyts, Scott
Psychology
Wepion, Belgium
Rudy, Alyssa Kaitlyn
Psychology
West Bend, Wisconsin
Schold, Elizabeth Koehler
Biology
Shirley, Massachusetts
Smith, Mika Elizabeth
Forensic Science
Durham, North Carolina
Spencer, Casey M.
Forensic Science
Richmond, Virginia
Szekely, Jennifer N.
Forensic Science
Cincinnati, Ohio
Testerman, Chelsie Nichole
Forensic Science
Pulaski, Virginia
Todd, Lauren Alexandra
Forensic Science
Nashville, Tennessee
Tomko, Jonathan Tyler
Forensic Science
Lebanon, Ohio
Violante, Stephanie
Psychology
Richmond, Virginia
Vorobiov, Mykhailo
Physics and Applied Physics
Richmond, Virginia
Washington Nortey,
Princess Melissa T.
Psychology
Accra, Ghana
Willis, Kelcie Daelynn
Psychology
Fort Worth, Texas
Wines, Hannah Elizabeth
Forensic Science
Front Royal, Virginia
Woods, Charlotte Rene
Mass Communications
Bamberg, Germany
Zuniga, Tiffany Marie
Health and Movement Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
VCU Commencement 2018 45 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Baccalaureate Certificate
Candidates presented by
Dean Shawn Brixey
Boot, Lillian Margaret
Product Innovation
Baltimore, Maryland
Cote, Emma Claire
Product Innovation
Magnolia, Delaware
Doku, Duane D.
Venture Creation
Richmond, Virginia
Grossman, Hannah Man-Jie Fox
Product Innovation
Vienna, Virginia
Ketch, Elise Marie
Product Innovation
Woodbridge, Virginia
Kokulis, Alexandra Lynn
Venture Creation
Centreville, Virginia
Losinno, Alisha Elizabeth
Product Innovation
Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania
Prosser, Ashley Danielle
Venture Creation
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Bachelor of Arts
Candidates presented by
Dean Shawn Brixey
Abudheer, Akram Ali
Theatre
Arlington, Virginia
Adams, Daniel Ryan*
Music
Chester, Virginia
Adams, Jake Kenneth*
Music
Richmond, Virginia
Al-Jaidah, Hind Khalid*
Art History
Doha, Qatar
Alli, Folashade
Fashion
Toronto, Ontario
Al-Muftah, Hend Abdullah A.H.*
Art History
Doha, Qatar
Al-obaidli, Alya Khalid*
Art History
Doha, Qatar
Bendus, Taylor Victoria
Music
Fairfax, Virginia
Biersack, Allyson Paige
Fashion
Fairfax Station, Virginia
Bryant, Madeline Elizabeth
Fashion
Charlottesville, Virginia
Burgess, Kylee A.*
Fashion
Lynchburg, Virginia
Burke, Emily May
Fashion
Richmond, Virginia
Carpenter, Bridget**°
Fashion
Nokesville, Virginia
Carrigan, Zebulan
Charles Michael
Theatre
Front Royal, Virginia
Chism, Keightley Ann
Fashion
Fairfax, Virginia
Cotter, Georgia Rae**
Music
Fairfax, Virginia
Duke, Merin Faith**°
Art History
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Edwards, Caroline**
Fashion
Yorktown, Virginia
Esposito, Kathryn Victoria
Fashion
Williamsburg, Virginia
Fanning, Liam James*
Theatre
Richmond, Virginia
Field, Emily Lawson*
Fashion
Yorktown, Virginia
Forrest, Emily Anne
Fashion
Hamilton, Virginia
Foster, Cleandre Deion
Music
Fredericksburg, Virginia
French, Katherine Stewart*
Art History and English
Tappahannock, Virginia
Gadams, Benjamin Daniel
Cinema
West Point, Virginia
Gaver, Jeanne Raevynn Louise
Theatre
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Gregson, Rachel Edith***
Fashion
Fairfax, Virginia
Griffin, Staci Virginia
Fashion
Newport News, Virginia
Hamade, Noor**
Art History
Doha, Qatar
Hassan, Rachel N.
Art History
Falls Church, Virginia
Holmberg, Caroline
Fashion
Sterling, Virginia
Houseknecht, Erika Kathryn**
Fashion
Yardley, Pennsylvania
Ibrahimi, Hayleigh Colleen
Art History
Middletown, New York
Jeon, Yujin
Fashion and Marketing
Fairfax, Virginia
King, Sean Cody
Music
Roanoke, Virginia
Kremer, Calyssa Jeanne*
Art History
Richmond, Virginia
Kucuk, Ashley Sevinc**
Fashion
Ashburn, Virginia
Lamb, Rachel Cara*
Theatre, English
Newport News, Virginia
Land, Hannah Meredith***
Theatre
Roanoke, Virginia
Larson, Brian Noble*
Music
Richmond, Virginia
Limoges, Jenna Morgan
Fashion
Glen Allen, Virginia
Lim-Wilson, Ashton Alexandra
Fashion
Richmond, Virginia
Lopez, David Armando
Theatre
Arlington, Virginia
Lovelace, Kelly Anne
Fashion
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Mantlo, Megan Marie
Fashion
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Martin, Kelly Margaret**
Fashion
Roanoke, Virginia
Mikell, Alaysha Nacol
Fashion
Suffolk, Virginia
Montalbine, Elizabeth Tyson**
Theatre
Sarreguemines, France
Montez, Marley Jai*
Fashion
Palo Alto, California
Moore, Autumn Jean-Nicole
Fashion
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Moran, Sarah Loiuse*
Fashion
Mooresville, North Carolina
Murrow, Madeleine R.**
Fashion
Chicago, Illinois
Napper, Corinne Lightfoot
Fashion
Arlington, Virginia
School of the Arts
School of the Arts
46 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
North, Alanna M.
Music
Norfolk, Virginia
Oh, Kathy Dasuel
Fashion
Lorton, Virginia
Parker, Devon Walton*
Theatre
Arlington, Virginia
Patrell, Taylor Marie
Fashion
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Pham, Tram Ngoc**
Fashion
Fairfax, Virginia
Ramirez, Taylor Boucier
Music
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Roos, Caity Mara
Fashion
Mannheim, Germany
Salomao, Dimitri Yuri***°
Art History
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
San Nicolas, Taylor Christine**
Fashion
Chesapeake, Virginia
Sandoval, Brigitte
Art History
Richmond, Virginia
Saunders, Heather Elizabeth**
Fashion
Wilmington, North Carolina
Scott, Shayla Monet
Fashion
Springfield, Virginia
Shaffer, Joseph Timothy
Art History
Haymarket, Virginia
Sheets, Amanda Kwang-Hee
Fashion
Williamsburg, Virginia
Shulterbrandt, Zshavoni Malika
Fashion
Chesapeake, Virginia
Simmons, Allen Dexter
Cinema
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Sligh, Kelsey Gayle**
Fashion
Glen Allen, Virginia
Snover, Kaitlyn Paige**
Art History
Prince George, Virginia
Stafford, Katherine Sinclair
Fashion
Midlothian, Virginia
Taylor, Emily Megan
Fashion
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Thomas, Emily Claire**
Fashion
Martinsville, Virginia
Turch, Kaila Chante*
Fashion
Triangle, Virginia
Underwood, Kelsey Lynne***
Fashion
Hockessin, Delaware
Vann, Katherine Anna**
Art History
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Veal, Jaylen N.
Music
Suffolk, Virginia
Vinsavich, T.J.*
Theatre
Centreville, Virginia
Weitzel, Ashley Taylor
Music
Leesburg, Virginia
West, Celina Nicole
Cinema
Centreville, Virginia
Wilson, Hayleigh Elizabeth
Josephine**
Music
Warrenton, Virginia
Wyand, Melyna
Fashion
King William, Virginia
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Candidates presented by
Dean Shawn Brixey
Abernathy, Ellen Katherine**
Photography and Film
Richmond, Virginia
Aburish, Noor Fathi I.K.
Fashion
Doha, Qatar
Adamson, Emily Christian*
Photography and Film
Richmond, Virginia
Agi, Susannah Zeynep*
Graphic Design
South Riding, Virginia
Ahmed, Dana Hany
Interior Design
Doha, Qatar
Ahmedi, Amreen
Graphic Design
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Ajaj, Sundos Ibrahim
Kinetic Imaging
Chesapeake, Virginia
Al Hail, Hissa Ali I.H.**
Interior Design
Doha, Qatar
Al Heidous, Noof Khalid M.A.*
Graphic Design
Doha, Qatar
Al Khoori, Roda Abdulaziz
Painting and Printmaking
Doha, Qatar
Al Sada, Abdulla Mohamed
Graphic Design
Doha, Qatar
Al Sayed, Aysha Waleed M.E.*
Graphic Design
Doha, Qatar
Alameri, Maryam Masoud
Painting and Printmaking
Doha, Qatar
Al-Fadaaq, Sara Ahmad
Painting and Printmaking
Doha, Qatar
Al-Hardan, Shaikha Jassim M.A.
Graphic Design
Doha, Qatar
Al-Hitmi, Hessa Hamad M.H.**
Graphic Design
Doha, Qatar
Al-Khamis, Mariam
Interior Design
Doha, Qatar
Al-Kharaan, Noor Saad A.S.***
Graphic Design
Doha, Qatar
Al-Khulaifi, Fatima Abdulla M.K.
Fashion
Doha, Qatar
Al-Kuwari, Fatima Mutar
Fashion
Doha, Qatar
Almalki, Maryam Ibrahim M.A.*
Graphic Design
Doha, Qatar
Al-Mansouri, Eiman
Saleh Mohammed
Graphic Design
Doha, Qatar
Al-Muftah, Sara Abdulrahman
Interior Design
Doha, Qatar
Al-Mushairi, Sara Fahad I.A.
Interior Design
Doha, Qatar
Al-Nassiri, Alreem Khalid A.M.
Graphic Design
Doha, Qatar
Al-Noaimi, Hemian Hassan*
Interior Design
Doha, Qatar
Al-Obaidan, Muneera
Ahmad H.M.
Graphic Design
Doha, Qatar
AlObaidli, Noof Salem
Graphic Design
Al Wakra, Qatar
Al-Qadi, Farah Mohamed
Zaki Mohamed
Interior Design
Doha, Qatar
Al-Sahouti, Arwa Khamis B.R.
Interior Design
Doha, Qatar
School of the Arts
VCU Commencement 2018 47 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Al-Saygh, Sara Abdulaziz A.A.
Interior Design
Doha, Qatar
Al-Sheeb, Amena Hassan I.S.*
Graphic Design
Doha, Qatar
Alsolaiti, Lolwa Mobarak*
Painting and Printmaking
Doha, Qatar
Al-Sowaidi, Alia Sultan**
Fashion
Doha, Qatar
Al-Thani, Aljazi Khalid N.A.***°
Interior Design
Doha, Qatar
Al-Thani, Kaltham Hamad J.M.
Painting and Printmaking
Doha, Qatar
Al-Theyab, Noof Khalid M.A.*
Painting and Printmaking
Doha, Qatar
Alzaini, Fatima Naser A.M.
Interior Design
Al-Gharrafa, Qatar
Alzawaydeh, Hala Amer Adeeb*
Interior Design
Doha, Qatar
Amend, Mary Jordan
Sculpture
Richmond, Virginia
Anderson, Claire Susanne
Craft and Material Studies
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Artis, Cierra Azelina
Fashion
Herndon, Virginia
Ashton, Holly Elizabeth*
Kinetic Imaging
Lorton, Virginia
Austin, Amanda Kathryn
Painting and Printmaking
Chesapeake, Virginia
Awada, Angela***
Interior Design
Seattle, Washington
Bagtas, Lianna**
Interior Design
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Bakaev, Ameena Zailam K.*
Fashion
Doha, Qatar
Barber, Madeline Diane**
Painting and Printmaking
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baril, Payton Elizabeth**
Kinetic Imaging
Chesapeake, Virginia
Bassler, Breann Xiao-Jian**
Communication Arts
Henrico, Virginia
Batsuuri, Narandulam
Fashion
North Bethesda, Maryland
Becker, Dakota Summer***°
Painting and Printmaking
Newnan, Georgia
Bell, Amelia Marie Moses**
Art Education
Takoma Park, Maryland
Boot, Lillian Margaret
Craft and Material Studies
Baltimore, Maryland
Boyer, Kelly Hannah*
Kinetic Imaging
Damascus, Maryland
Branley, Madeleine Rene**
Theatre
Fairfax, Virginia
Brittingham, Anna Elise
Craft and Material Studies
Charles Town, West Virginia
Brooks, Devin Mykal*
Kinetic Imaging
Alexandria, Virginia
Budzik, Olivia Peyton
Photography and Film
Falls Church, Virginia
Buescher, Wyatt Cole Roderick
Photography and Film
Chicago, Illinois
Burgess, Noelle Elizabeth*
Communication Arts
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Bushnell, Rebecca Jean*
Painting and Printmaking
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Carlson, Anna R.
Fashion
Falls Church, Virginia
Carpenter, Jessica Maria*
Communication Arts
Mobile, Alabama
Carr, Dominique Neacole
Theatre
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Carr, Madeline Nicole**
Communication Arts
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Chandler, Jacque Alex
Communication Arts
Mobile, Alabama
Chavarria, Marsell Alston Carrion
Dance and Choreography
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Chen, Boying**
Graphic Design
Suzhou, China
Chen, Yujin*
Fashion
Los Angeles, California
Cheng, Wing Hei Joshua
Craft and Material Studies
Hong Kong
Choe, Desiree Alanis**
Graphic Design
Walnut Creek, California
Choi, Boyun
Craft and Material Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Choi, Jee Yeon*
Interior Design
Bucheon-si, South Korea
Christian, Cora L.*
Photography and Film
Ashburn, Virginia
Cimino, Hazel Marie
Communication Arts
Reston, Virginia
Clark, Brittany Nicole*
Theatre
Bristow, Virginia
Clark, Weston Frederick*
Photography and Film
Chesapeake, Virginia
Clay, Jaelyn Alyce
Craft and Material Studies
Washington, D.C.
Congedo, Noah J.**
Painting and Printmaking
and Art Education
West Friendship, Maryland
Conlon, Kevin Patrick
Kinetic Imaging
Richmond, Virginia
Correal, Paloma
Fashion
Medellin, Colombia
Cote, Emma Claire**
Graphic Design
Magnolia, Delaware
Cox, Elizabeth Tesch**
Communication Arts
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Crawford, Lisa Juanjuan Burke*
Photography and Film
Roanoke, Virginia
Crescenzo, Catharine Marlene
Theatre
Paeonian Springs, Virginia
Cross, Erin Marie
Craft and Material Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Cross, Maya Camille
Fashion
Chicago, Illinois
Cruz, Jessica Andrea Abellan*
Painting and Printmaking
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Dai, Lu
Interior Design
Shenzhen, China
Daly, Catherine Anne*
Photography and Film
Millington, New Jersey
Damato, Alissa Michelle*
Sculpture
Centreville, Virginia
Darwish, Asmaa Badr A.Y.
Interior Design
Doha, Qatar
Davila, Jose Luis
Communication Arts
Fredericksburg, Virginia
School of the Arts
48 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Davis, Audrey Dianne
Photography and Film
Richmond, Virginia
Davis, Madison Knight
Interior Design
Lynchburg, Virginia
Dawson, Taylor Lyn**°
Theatre
Blacksburg, Virginia
Degarmo, Elise Marguerite**
Communication Arts
Arlington, Virginia
Dewald, Katie
Graphic Design
Arlington, Virginia
Dews, Chanel R.
Dance and Choreography
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Diggs, Taylor Gabriella Simone*
Dance and Choreography
Baltimore, Maryland
Ditthardt, Grace Katherine**
Interior Design
Leesburg, Virginia
Djemmal, Eslie Wright*
Dance and Choreography
and Psychology
McLean, Virginia
Dohmeier, Abigail Elizabeth***°
Communication Arts
Baltimore, Maryland
Doku, Duane D.
Communication Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Donahue, Paul Conner
Communication Arts
Buena Vista, Virginia
Drissel, Kristin Taylor
Interior Design
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Du, Huayu**
Interior Design
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Dyer, Tuyen T.*
Interior Design
Fairfax, Virginia
Easterly, Morgan Sierra
Interior Design
Woodbridge, Virginia
Edmonston, Hannah Elizabeth*
Sculpture
Baltimore, Maryland
Edwards, Abigail Elizabeth**°
Sculpture
Poquoson, Virginia
Eisenhauer, Bradley Cole**
Photography and Film
Mount Airy, Maryland
Eisner, Joel Rafferty*
Communication Arts
Marlton, New Jersey
Elbasuni, Nour Abdelsalem
Painting and Printmaking
Doha, Qatar
Ellis, Kathryn Olivia**
Theatre
Richmond, Virginia
Ellis, Rebecca Catherine
Photography and Film
Richmond, Virginia
Elzayat, Nour Tarek
Mohamed A. Ahmed
Interior Design
Doha, Qatar
Era, Amber Leigh*
Kinetic Imaging
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Ewing, Rebecca Agnes
Kinetic Imaging
Silver Spring, Maryland
Fakhroo, Amina Ahmed J.A.
Interior Design
Doha, Qatar
Farley, Bianca Esparanza**
Theatre
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Faruque, Noshin*
Interior Design
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Ferguson, Haley Annette
Art Education and Craft and
Material Studies
Ridgeway, Virginia
Flores-Aguilar, Genesis E.
Art Education
Woodbridge, Virginia
Flowers, Hasan C.
Communication Arts
Hopewell, Virginia
Forgione, Madilynn Sarah**
Sculpture
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Gagnon, Kelsey Renee
Dance and Choreography
Woodbridge, Virginia
Gantt, Lexa J.*
Communication Arts
Leesburg, Virginia
Gardner, Kathleen**
Interior Design
Richmond, Virginia
George-Phillips, Tariye Malachi
Painting and Printmaking
Washington, D.C.
Gertler, Sarah Lillian***
Graphic Design
Wilmington, Delaware
Gibbs, Chevonne N.*
Painting and Printmaking
Haymarket, Virginia
Gibson, Reed Smith*
Graphic Design
Richmond, Virginia
Gilbert, Shannon
Painting and Printmaking
Richmond, Virginia
Gillooly, Connor Glen
Photography and Film
Clifton, Virginia
Gilmore, Ellen Michelle
Communication Arts
Suffolk, Virginia
Gingrich, Rachel D.***
Graphic Design
Albany, New York
Giorno, Alexandra Noelle**
Art Education
Hartbo, Pennsylvania
Goldfarb, Megan Anne***
Painting and Printmaking
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Goldwasser, Zachary D.*
Kinetic Imaging
Springfield, Virginia
Gonzalez, Jalie Marie*
Fashion
Alexandria, Virginia
Goodman, Riley Craig**
Photography and Film
Catonsville, Maryland
Gosa, Monica Simone*
Painting and Printmaking
Sterling, Virginia
Gottschalk, Andrew Joseph**
Painting and Printmaking
Lenexa, Kansas
Greenwood, Elisabeth
Sitlington Sterrett
Interior Design
Richmond, Virginia
Grennan, Rebecca Elizabeth
Painting and Printmaking
Sayville, New York
Griffin, Tess Elizabeth
Communication Arts
Roanoke, Virginia
Grimes, Sean Michael
Communication Arts
Stafford, Virginia
Grossman, Hannah Man-Jie Fox*
Sculpture
Vienna, Virginia
Grundler, Tiffany F.
Communication Arts
Ashburn, Virginia
Guo, Tianyi
Craft and Material Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Guzman, Marcelo D.
Theatre
Great Falls, Virginia
Ha, Yu Jin
Interior Design
Seoul, Korea
Hale, Bethany Morgan*
Art Education
Stafford, Virginia
Hammam, Jessica
Interior Design
Doha, Qatar
Hamrick, Laura C.*
Theatre
Charleston, South Carolina
School of the Arts
VCU Commencement 2018 49 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Harrington, Haley BethAnn*
Photography and Film
Alexandria, Virginia
Hasan, Asma***°
Graphic Design
Doha, Qatar
Hau, Emanda*
Kinetic Imaging
Acton, Massachusetts
Heberling, Benjamin P.
Kinetic Imaging
Leesburg, Virginia
Hein, Devin Michael
Photography and Film
Fairfax, Virginia
Herr, Margaret Ann*
Sculpture
Baltimore, Maryland
Hester, Carter Elizabeth
Craft and Material Studies
Winchester, Virginia
Hoerr, Taylor William*
Interior Design
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hong, Yeji*
Communication Arts
Seoul, South Korea
Hooke, Amber Victoria**
Kinetic Imaging
Richmond, Virginia
Howell, Isaiah Anthony
Theatre
Manassas, Virginia
Hubbard, Madison Erin*
Communication Arts
Easton, Maryland
Hudson, Caroline Carr
Craft and Material Studies
Berlin, Maryland
Huey, Melanie Christine
Kinetic Imaging
Moseley, Virginia
Huff, Jesse Christian*
Kinetic Imaging
Chester, Virginia
Humphreys, Elizabeth Claire
Photography and Film
Henrico, Virginia
Hyatt, Alexandra Brooke**
Graphic Design
Pikesville, Maryland
Ibrahim, Nada Yousry Gamaleldin
Interior Design
Doha, Qatar
Irving, John Louis
Kinetic Imaging
Charlottesville, Virginia
Jackson, Brianna Nicole***
Communication Arts and Psychology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Jaffe, Hannah Pauline*
Communication Arts
Richmond, Virginia
James, Bailey Jodie**
Graphic Design
Easton, Maryland
Janke, Justin Alan
Theatre
Woodbridge, Virginia
Jeizan, Nima
Sculpture
Richmond, Virginia
Jenkins, Jaraz Jermond
Painting and Printmaking
Richmond, Virginia
Jernigan, Daniel J.*
Sculpture
Kingsport, Tennessee
Johannesen, K. Jade
Painting and Printmaking
Los Angeles, California
Johnson, Christian T.
Communication Arts
Irvington, Virginia
Johnson, Peyton Jean**
Kinetic Imaging
Goodview, Virginia
Jones, Alexandra N.*
Photography and Film
Chesapeake, Virginia
Jones, Emma Jane
Kinetic Imaging
Richmond, Virginia
Joslyn, Samuel James
Photography and Film
Reston, Virginia
Karlen, Conner Francis
Fashion
Woodbridge, Virginia
Kee, Victoria Rose
Photography and Film
Newport News, Virginia
Kelly, Brianna Nicole
Graphic Design
Smithfield, Virginia
Kennington, Elena Lee
Communication Arts
Fairfax, Virginia
Ketch, Elise Marie
Communication Arts
Woodbridge, Virginia
Khalil, Maryam Yousif
Graphic Design
Doha, Qatar
Khurelchuluun, Namuun N.
Interior Design
Arlington, Virginia
Kim, Dongeun**
Graphic Design
Newnan, Georgia
Kim, You Hwa*
Interior Design
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Kobayashi, Anya Kameko**
Graphic Design
Fairfax, Virginia
Kokulis, Alexandra Lynn**
Craft and Material Studies
Centreville, Virginia
Koppl, Michelle Lauren***
Dance and Choreography
Broomfield, Colorado
Kraegel, Caroline D.
Painting and Printmaking
Poolesville, Maryland
Lavin, Cathy**
Painting and Printmaking
Richmond, Virginia
Lee, Chongwon
Fashion
Bundang, South Korea
Lee, Jessica Y.
Communication Arts
Fairfax, Virginia
Lee, Karis
Fashion
Richmond, Virginia
Lee, Tiffany
Craft and Material Studies
Harrington Park, New Jersey
Leong, Marin Moy***
Kinetic Imaging
Richmond, Virginia
Levandoski, Natasha Krystyne**
Graphic Design
Norfolk, Virginia
Limberis, Sonia Marie
Painting and Printmaking
Lewisville, Texas
Losinno, Alisha Elizabeth**
Communication Arts
Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania
Lozano, Leah LeJeune
Craft and Material Studies
Stafford, Virginia
Lu, Jackie May*
Kinetic Imaging
Barrington, Illinois
Ly, Jason David*
Painting and Printmaking
Chantilly, Virginia
Macasieb, Desiree Taylor*
Graphic Design
Ashburn, Virginia
Macaulay, Christina L.**
Photography and Film
Richmond, Virginia
Maclay, Robert Prince**
Craft and Material Studies
Great Falls, Virginia
Maclean, Corinne Marie**
Theatre
South Riding, Virginia
Madsen, Allison Amanda
Photography and Film
Flint, Michigan
Makki, Eman H.**°
Graphic Design
Doha, Qatar
Male, Erin May McGuigan*
Communication Arts
New Hope, Pennsylvania
School of the Arts
50 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Mallaby-Kay, Felix Tom
Photography and Film
Washington, D.C.
Mallon, John Patrick*
Craft and Material Studies
Midlothian, Virginia
Manfredi, Noelle Nancy**
Kinetic Imaging
Richmond, Virginia
Mann, Caitlyn Alexis**
Graphic Design
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Manown, Bridget Hopper*
Sculpture
Reston, Virginia
Manzo, Sarah Abby
Interior Design
Burke, Virginia
Martin, Ryan Scott
Craft and Material Studies
Bedford, Virginia
Mashhadi, Sara Haider A.A.**
Interior Design
Doha, Qatar
Mason, Molly M.
Painting and Printmaking
Herndon, Virginia
Masoud, Mahmoud A.
Graphic Design
Doha, Qatar
Matkins, Chandler Bryant
Theatre
Williamsburg, Virginia
Mcbain, Julian T.
Photography and Film
Midlothian, Virginia
McCrory, Katherine E.
Painting and Printmaking
Richmond, Virginia
McGowan, Renee Marie*
Theatre
Midlothian, Virginia
McGowan, Shannon Claire*
Photography and Film
Zionsville, Pennsylvania
McGraw, Maureen Carrington
Fashion
Blacksburg, Virginia
Meagher, Greer Allicenne*
Photography and Film
Baltimore, Maryland
Mehler, Quinn Cali
Photography and Film
Richmond, Virginia
Merritt, Dara Michelle**
Interior Design
Woodbridge, Virginia
Metz, William Cole**
Theatre
Stafford, Virginia
Mikhaiel, Naredeen Nashat**
Interior Design
Cairo, Egypt
Mohammed, Dellil Liban
Painting and Printmaking
Arlington, Virginia
Montagne, Maria Lucia Munoz
Fashion
Doha, Qatar
Montgomery, Mary Kate
Communication Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Moore, Jasmyn A.
Photography and Film
Potomac Falls, Virginia
Moore, Natalie Jayne*
Photography and Film
King George, Virginia
Moore, Rachel
Kinetic Imaging
Richmond, Virginia
Morales Flores, Adalberto
Kinetic Imaging
Henrico, Virginia
Moreno Caycho, Jessica Andrea
Theatre
Alexandria, Virginia
Moriarty, Calvin Joseph
Photography and Film
Richmond, Virginia
Morrison, Kelsey Joan***°
Communication Arts
Olney, Maryland
Mubarak, Maha Saeed H.M.
Interior Design
Doha, Qatar
Mufti, Nooranne Shahid*
Interior Design
Oakton, Virginia
Mull, Gretchen Elizabeth***°
Art Education and Craft and
Material Studies
Springfield, Virginia
Mullen, Lucie Lisbeth*
Graphic Design
Middletown, New Jersey
Murphy, Erin Elizabeth
Communication Arts
White Post, Virginia
Myers, Kaitlyn Elizabeth***
Dance and Choreography
Evergreen, Colorado
Nasreen, Johana
Fashion
Doha, Qatar
Natsheh, Amira***°
Graphic Design
Doha, Qatar
Navasca, Katrina Pamintuan**
Graphic Design
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Nesbitt, Vanessa**
Interior Design
Newport News, Virginia
Ng, Cheuk Tung Tonyee*
Interior Design
Hong Kong
Ngo, Eric*
Graphic Design
Alexandria, Virginia
Nguyen, James Thanh Huu
Communication Arts
Alexandria, Virginia
Noblin, Sara Hunter**
Art Education
Chesapeake, Virginia
O’Donnell, Caitlyn
Craft and Material Studies
Tarrytown, New York
Oh, Eun Chung*
Communication Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Ohnesorge, Andrea
Theatre
Shreveport, Louisiana
Oliver, John P.**
Painting and Printmaking
Richmond, Virginia
Olsen, Madelene Mott**
Interior Design
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Ostrom, John Eugene
Craft and Material Studies
Naperville, Illinois
Owen, Christi Johannah Bell
Fashion
Henrico, Virginia
Park, Jeesoo*
Sculpture and Interior Design
Gyeongsan-si, South Korea
Park, Sunhong
Photography and Film
Vienna, Virginia
Pascoe, Jason Michael***
Craft and Material Studies
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Pattison, Lindsey N.*
Sculpture and Art Education
Orlando, Florida
Peyton, Mark Edward*
Photography and Film
Glen Allen, Virginia
Pike, Rebekah Kang
Painting and Printmaking
Atlanta, Georgia
Piro, Dante Lehman*
Theatre
Radford, Virginia
Poole, Kristin Marie**
Sculpture
Dumfries, Virginia
Porter, Glenn Eugene*
Interior Design
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Prosser, Ashley Danielle**°
Communication Arts
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Rao, Monica Fangyun
Communication Arts
Herndon, Virginia
Ratliff, Kira Elizabeth*
Painting and Printmaking
Houston, Texas
School of the Arts
VCU Commencement 2018 51 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Reitterer, Anne Paige*
Painting and Printmaking
Charlotte, North Carolina
Renner-Thomas,
Christian Kwame*
Craft and Material Studies
Roanoke, Virginia
Resnick, Edwin Maxwell
Communication Arts
Roanoke, Virginia
Reyes, Claudine Fayes**
Kinetic Imaging and
Mathematical Sciences
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Reynolds-Santiago, Foster Luis*
Kinetic Imaging
Eldersburg, Maryland
Rice, Jennings Catherine*
Theatre
Charlottesville, Virginia
Rieth, Sophia R.
Communication Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Rivera, Brianna Nicole*
Dance and Choreography
Leesburg, Virginia
Robertson, Julia Claire
Fashion
Huddleston, Virginia
Rosenberg, Tyler Scott**
Communication Arts
Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Ryan, Emily Elizabeth**
Communication Arts
Lorton, Virginia
Sackey-Solomon, Phyllis N.
Fashion
Newark, Delaware
Saini, Sreehitha*
Fashion
Doha, Qatar
Sam, Mattura Vichai
Communication Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Sanger, Sara Dey**
Painting and Printmaking
Louisa, Virginia
Saunders, Brock Alan
Photography and Film
Richmond, Virginia
Scearce, Melanie Anne*
Communication Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Schackmann, Kari Elizabeth
Dance and Choreography
Frisco, Texas
Schaubach, Marina Rose
Craft and Material Studies
Suffolk, Virginia
Schwarz, Maren Kenyon**
Graphic Design
Annapolis, Maryland
Scott, Angelique Arshell Griffith
Art Education and Craft and
Material Studies
Brooklyn, New York
Scott, Kaiya Summer
Graphic Design
Topsail Island, North Carolina
Scruggs, Ca’Lynn Brenae*
Dance and Choreography
Baltimore, Maryland
Sesay, Halima Nina
Interior Design
Yokosuka, Japan
Sexton, Emily
Craft and Material Studies
Vienna, Virginia
Shepard, Stuart E.**
Sculpture and Craft and
Material Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Shin, Ohnyu*
Craft and Material Studies
Seoul, South Korea
Shortnacy, Jordan Paige
Dance and Choreography
Alexandria, Virginia
Siddique, Zahra Mathiesen*
Sculpture
Acton, Massachusetts
Simon, Alexandra Grace**
Art Education
Dobbs Ferry, New York
Simpkins, Zoe Michel***
Graphic Design
Raleigh, North Carolina
Slaughter, Brandon Kent
Communication Arts
Roanoke, Virginia
Sleiman, Zeina**
Interior Design
Doha, Qatar
Smart, Heather Elise*
Interior Design
Richmond, Virginia
Smith, Natalie Jane**
Graphic Design
Warrenton, Virginia
Snell, Kathryn Wingate**
Communication Arts
Charlottesville, Virginia
Sparks, Taylor Alexandria*
Dance and Choreography
Norfolk, Virginia
Stambaugh, Abigail Parker
Craft and Material Studies
Louisville, Kentucky
Steinel, Donna Pearl
Photography and Film
Lancaster, New York
Steinert, Jolie Brianne**
Craft and Material Studies
Huntley, Illinois
Stewart, Julia Elizabeth*
Painting and Printmaking
Richmond, Virginia
Sudol, Anthony Winn**
Painting and Printmaking
Prince George, Virginia
Tahmassebi, Liesl Anna Albrecht
Communication Arts
Alexandria, Virginia
Taveras, Alexa Nicole*
Communication Arts
Charlottesville, Virginia
Taylor, Jessica E.
Photography and Film
Cornelius, North Carolina
Taylor, Katherine Elizabeth
Craft and Material Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Thompson, Katharine Marr**
Communication Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Tierney, Brendan
Communication Arts
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Todd, Carolyn Elizabeth
Photography and Film
Indianapolis, Indiana
Torres, Angelica J.*
Photography and Film
Williamsburg, Virginia
Tran, Aaron Stuart
Interior Design
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Trujillo, Hope Noelle*
Graphic Design
Centreville, Virginia
Tubaila, Yasmeen
Khaled Abdel Latif
Fashion
Doha, Qatar
Van Wingerden, Nathan I.*
Communication Arts
Manassas, Virginia
Vazquez Perez, Joana
Graphic Design
Mexico City, Mexico
Vazquez, Joel Craig
Theatre
Owings Mills, Maryland
Verjinski, Allison Francis**
Communication Arts
Manassas, Virginia
Vest, Erin Danielle*
Communication Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Vetsen, Polina**
Graphic Design
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Von Kaenel, Elizabeth H.
Kinetic Imaging
Dale City, Virginia
Wang, Aryn Jeanette
Craft and Material Studies
Capron, Virginia
Wang, Yewei***
Communication Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Wang, Zhifei*
Photography and Film
Shanghai, China
Ward, Corrinne Elizabeth
Communication Arts
Centreville, Virginia
School of the Arts
52 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Ward, Megan Elise**
Communication Arts
Salem, Virginia
Wardlaw, Elizabeth Sarah**
Interior Design
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Warrington, Stephanie Elizabeth*
Theatre
Reisterstown, Maryland
Webber, Kyle Hunter*
Interior Design
Manassas, Virginia
Wentt, Elissa Joi
Communication Arts
Virginia Beach, Virginia
White, Lauren Catherine-Marie
Graphic Design
Chester, Virginia
Williams, Angela Petrella
Craft and Material Studies
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Williams, Mackenzie Anne**
Painting and Printmaking
Alexandria, Virginia
Williams, Ruby Rene**
Craft and Material Studies
Gainesville, Virginia
Williams-Valle, India P.
Communication Arts
Norfolk, Virginia
Winans, Benjamin Caleb**
Painting and Printmaking
Richmond, Virginia
Winkler, Michelle Kaitlyn
Sculpture
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Witteborg, Ivan QKI Michael**
Graphic Design
Culpeper, Virginia
Wollenberg, Mary Elizabeth
Photography and Film
Glen Allen, Virginia
Wright, Kevin Jr.
Photography and Film
Chicago, Illinois
Wyatt, Christine Catherine*
Dance and Choreography
Baltimore, Maryland
Xie, Katherine**
Graphic Design
Naperville, Illinois
Yang, Changhyun*
Communication Arts
Seoul, South Korea
Yi, Haeni
Communication Arts
Chantilly, Virginia
Yi, Wenying
Interior Design
Richmond, Virginia
York, Margaret T.
Theatre
Chesapeake, Virginia
Yu, Lucy Heebin**
Graphic Design
Centreville, Virginia
Yuan, Mindy
Communication Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Zahir, Fathima Zeinah**
Interior Design
Matale, Sri Lanka
Zasimowich, Benjamin Miles
Theatre
Poquoson, Virginia
Zhang, Yuan*
Sculpture
Tianjin, China
Zhu, Jingyu
Fashion
Jiaxing, China
Zinemon, Tiffanee-Symone
Fashion
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Zirkel, Hayley Nichol*
Graphic Design
Westbury, New York
Zirkle, Lara Kathleen*
Graphic Design
Pickerington, Ohio
Zirnheld, Lenae Damron***
Craft and Material Studies
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Bachelor of Music
Candidates presented by
Dean Shawn Brixey
Dodd, Colton Thomas-Matthew**
Locust Hill, Virginia
Duong, Minh Vy**
Richmond, Virginia
Erskine, Madison Lucile
Annandale, Virginia
Ferguson, Kirsten K.*
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Folks, Quinton Laville
Woodbridge, Virginia
Fotis, Noah Killian*
Yorktown, Virginia
Frierson, Chet Conrad
Richmond, Virginia
Garland, Jason Jamal
Richmond, Virginia
Gruber, Lexie
Sterling, Virginia
Hoster, Samantha M.**
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Kelly, Benjamin Burke*
Richmond, Virginia
Kincy, Jason Patrick**
Oak Harbor, Washington
Liverman, Eric Christopher*
Chester, Virginia
Mailand, Randall Frederick*
Annandale, Virginia
Mattson, Alexandra Suzanne**
Ashburn, Virginia
McNair, Aaron Jerome II
Ashland, Virginia
Mort, Ella
Chesterfield, Virginia
Paxton, Caleb Michael*
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Roberts, David A.**
Springfield, Virginia
Rodriguez, Ricardo Alberto*
Culpeper, Virginia
Santiago, Alfred L.*
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Taylor, Julio Jr.
Richmond, Virginia
Vincenti, Peter Davis*
Henrico, Virginia
Master of Art Education
Candidate presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Bell, Andrew Edward
Art Education
Schaumburg, Illinois
Master of Arts
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Butkovich, Nora M.
Art History
Richmond, Virginia
Dean, Taylor M.
Art History
Waldorf, Maryland
Forster, Matthew Paul
Art History
Silver Spring, Maryland
Hill, Madeline Elizabeth
Art History
Jacksonville, Florida
O’Connor, Maureen Sarah
Art History
Chantilly, Virginia
Master of Fine Arts
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Al Ghussein, Abdul Azim
Fine Arts
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Al Hejazi, Nourbano Feras
Design
Doha, Qatar
Alderiso, Jenna Marie
Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
School of the Arts
VCU Commencement 2018 53 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Alshammari, Norah
Design
Doha, Qatar
Asif, Hazem
Design
Lahore, Pakistan
Austin, Travis Ray
Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Barfield, Johannes James
Fine Arts
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Baskin, Sasha Colaianni
Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Blake, Gregory
Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Bujold, Anne Elizabeth
Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Chalman, Hannah Elizabeth
Theatre
Whitleyville, Tennessee
Chen, Junyun
Design
Richmond, Virginia
Cutshall, Kathren M.
Design
Richmond, Virginia
Donovan, McKeever
Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Dowda, Stephanie L.
Fine Arts
Acworth, Georgia
Duffey, Corissa
Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Dykstra, Magdolene
Fine Arts
St. Catharines, Ontario
Eldhose, Lenita Ann
Design
Midlothian, Virginia
Field, Katherine Elaine
Theatre
Richmond, Kentucky
Gagarin, Isa Newby
Fine Arts
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Galbicka, Evan Joseph
Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Gerson, Ian
Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Hackett, Sara Barrs
Design
Richmond, Virginia
Hardy, Christin E.
Design
Blackstone, Virginia
Hensens, Lauren Michelle
Fine Arts
Herndon, Virginia
Hoffman, Everett Joseph
Fine Arts
Nampa, Indiana
Jeon, Min Jee
Design
Richmond, Virginia
Jokondo, Daliya Anthony
Fine Arts
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jones, Mary Margaret Hoak
Design
Richmond, Virginia
Knipple, Janel Renee Miley
Theatre
Hagerstown, Maryland
Lee, Eunji
Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Lenard, William
Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Lennon, Mary Cecilia
Theatre
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Lerman, Mark Jonas
Theatre
Williamsburg, Virginia
Liang, Haiyin
Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Lien, Kathryn
Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Loeppky-Kolesnik, Jordan
Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Luscombe, Liang Xia
Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Matteson, Caroline Larisa
Design
Richmond, Virginia
Mattingly, Jane Elizabeth
Theatre
Richmond, Virginia
McCracken, Hollis
Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
McIlraith, Caroline Ruth Graves
Design
Richmond, Virginia
Murphy, Kathryn Kirk
Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Overby, Heather Ann
Design
Richmond, Virginia
Pairoj-Boriboon, Tanruk
Design
Richmond, Virginia
Parks, Stephen Richard
Design
Richmond, Virginia
Patterson, Brian Charles
Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Piwonka, Gregory Williams
Fine Arts
Austin, Texas
Ramey, Rachel
Design
Annapolis, Maryland
Robinson, Johanna Kendra
Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Royce, Michael Sean
Fine Arts
Sterling, Virginia
Scribner, Michael L.
Design
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Seals, Wesley Stewart
Theatre
Richmond, Virginia
Sisk, Christopher Andrew
Design
Richmond, Virginia
Souza, Dawn Marie
Theatre
Richmond, Virginia
Suemnicht, Brett Erich
Fine Arts
Plymouth, Wisconsin
Wachs, Megan Buerkle
Fine Arts
Ossining, New York
Weber, Micah Hunter
Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Williams, Amy
Design
Franklin, Massachusetts
Wynn, Andrew Ross
Theatre
Richmond, Virginia
Ye, Yuqi
Design
Richmond, Virginia
Zubairi, Sidra
Design
Doha, Qatar
Master of Music
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Moseley, Christopher Leon
Richmond, Virginia
Snead, Andrew Clinton
Richmond, Virginia
54 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
School of Business
Baccalaureate Certificate
Candidates presented by
Dean Ed A. Grier
Borkar, Diana Anjali
Product Innovation
Vienna, Virginia
Hailegiorgis, Amen Belete
Venture Creation
Alexandria, Virginia
Harvin, Isaiah James
Product Innovation
Stafford, Virginia
Hoke, Clay Shamar
Product Innovation
Charlotte, North Carolina
Janmohammad, Shaheena Naz
Product Innovation
Midlothian, Virginia
Kennedy, Hannah Maeve
Product Innovation
Chesterfield, Virginia
Khan, Lyba Imtiaz
Product Innovation
Great Falls, Virginia
Lexpong, Chonticha
Product Innovation
Chantilly, Virginia
Mason, Joi Aryelle
Product Innovation
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Moragne, Destinee Nicole
Product Innovation
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Reinhardt, Hannah Elisabeth
Venture Creation
Chantilly, Virginia
Tolbert, Wilson Tyler
Product Innovation
Chesterfield, Virginia
Wells, Chase Colton
Product Innovation
Midlothian, Virginia
Williams, Courtney Danielle
Product Innovation
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Bachelor of Science
Candidates presented by
Dean Ed A. Grier
Abbott, Kadeja F.**°
Accounting and Business
Jamaica, New York
Abdelmeguid, Taha Nasser
Business
Springfield, Virginia
Abualsaud, Muhannad Shafeeq
Business
Qatif, Saudi Arabia
Abu-Ghannam, Kareem E.
Business
Sterling, Virginia
Abuyan, Christy A.
Information Systems
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Adakpo, Didier
Business and Marketing
Richmond, Virginia
Adhami, Hana
Marketing and Accounting
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Adkins, Tyler James
Business
Glen Allen, Virginia
Ahmad, Yousef Fawad
Information Systems
Herndon, Virginia
Ahmadi, Paria
Marketing
Herndon, Virginia
Ahmed, Saqib Faisal
Business
Roanoke, Virginia
Akers, Sandy Marie
Business
Goochland, Virginia
Akther, Shalma*
Business
Arlington, Virginia
Alabdulkarim,
Abdulrahman Fahad**
Business
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Albraheem, Zahra Ali
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Aldwayla, Abdulmalik Sultan
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Alhafedh, Hussain Aun
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Alhumaid, Osama Ahmed
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Alhumaidi, Abdulrahman Ahmad
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Ali, Komail
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Alibrahim, Jehad Abdullah
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Aljurbua, Abdulrahman Mansour*
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Allen, Jurnee’ Al-quama**
Accounting and Business
Plainfield, New Jersey
Al-Mahmoud, Abdulrahman
Economics
Washington, D.C.
Almas, Kevin Michael
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Almohsin, Alaa Essa
Business
Qatif, Saudi Arabia
Alnafisah, Abdullah Hassan*
Business
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Alotaibi, Mohammed Naif
Marketing
Richmond, Virginia
Alreshudi, Abdullah Khalid
Marketing
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Alvarez, Maria G.
Marketing
Richmond, Virginia
Amos, Emily Marie
Business
Berryville, Virginia
Amsabeh, Fatimah
Business
Qatif, Saudi Arabia
Anderson, Adella Daisy
Accounting
Richmond, Virginia
Anderson, Cierra Skye
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Antwi, Christopher
Business
Fairfax Station, Virginia
Anwari, Mariam
Information Systems
Woodbridge, Virginia
Anyang-Kusi, Alexis Diamond
Business
Woodbridge, Virginia
Arvizu, Anthony Michael*
Marketing
Stafford, Virginia
Asmorom, Milen
Information Systems
Springfield, Virginia
Atrash, Marianna Anwar**
Business
Fairfax, Virginia
Austin, Scott Edward
Business
Midlothian, Virginia
Ayazi, Mina
Accounting and Business
Sterling, Virginia
Badri, Mohamed
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Baig, Naufil Husham
Business
Herndon, Virginia
Bailey, Joshua A.
Business
Vienna, Virginia
Baker, Brooke Ann
Accounting
Glen Allen, Virginia
School of Business
VCU Commencement 2018 55 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Baldwin, Sarah A.**
Accounting and Business
New Kent, Virginia
Barron, Kayla Paige**
Business
Middletown, Virginia
Barry, Marlyatou
Business
Falls Church, Virginia
Bejarano, Pablo Alejandro
Accounting and Information Systems
Annandale, Virginia
Berchie, Emmanuel Kwaku
Business
Manassas, Virginia
Berezo, Daane Michael**
Accounting
Wexford, Pennsylvania
Berhane, Abel
Information Systems
Burke, Virginia
Beverley, Sean C.*
Accounting and Business
Richmond, Virginia
Binns, Kathryn Layton
Real Estate
Richmond, Virginia
Blevins, Ruben S.*
Economics
Richmond, Virginia
Bonilla, Karina Melisa
Accounting
Springfield, Virginia
Booth, Samantha Taylor**
Marketing
Leesburg, Virginia
Borkar, Diana Anjali*°
Marketing
Vienna, Virginia
Breen, Kyle Jeffrey
Business
Montpelier, Virginia
Brickey, Susan Elaine***
Accounting
Richmond, Virginia
Brooks, Benjamin Burton**°
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Brown, Ian N.
Marketing
Suffolk, Virginia
Brown, Sheronda Latrice
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Buckner, John Ashby III
Marketing
King George, Virginia
Budynas, Jeannine Clare*
Accounting
Fairfax, Virginia
Bull, Christian Scott
Business
Manassas, Virginia
Calautti, Valerie Rose
Marketing
Richmond, Virginia
Callahan, Peter Andrew
Marketing
Fairfax, Virginia
Camp, Samuel Franc*
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Cao, Trish Thanh*
Accounting and Business
Richmond, Virginia
Caprirolo, Stefano
Business
Cochabamba, Bolivia
Carden, Amanda C.*
Business
Midlothian, Virginia
Carpenter, Bridget**°
Marketing
Nokesville, Virginia
Carter, Paul Milton III*
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Chang, Andrew Minjae
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Chappell, Margaret Anne*
Accounting
Vienna, Virginia
Chau, Tracy Thanh Truc
Information Systems
Alexandria, Virginia
Chavez, Jessica
Accounting and Marketing
Culpeper, Virginia
Chenault, Matthew Aldridge
Economics
Sandston, Virginia
Chibbaro, Brian J.
Business
Brookeville, Maryland
Chilton, Nicolas B.
Business
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Choi, Wooseok
Business
Vienna, Virginia
Choi, Woo-Tak James
Marketing
Richmond, Virginia
Choi, Yuk-Lun T.*
Financial Technology
Richmond, Virginia
Chowdhury, Rafa T.
Information Systems
Arlington, Virginia
Chowhan, Mahrukh
Accounting and Marketing
Reston, Virginia
Christian, Aaron Michael
Economics
Clifton, Virginia
Chun, Amy
Accounting
Springfield, Virginia
Cicero, Ashley E.
Accounting
Williamsburg, Virginia
Clarke, Errol Moncrieffe
Business
Bowie, Maryland
Cohen, Edan Alfred
Business
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Collins, Steven Le Ray
Marketing
Providence Forge, Virginia
Coonley, Kristie Walker
Business
McGaheysville, Virginia
Cooper, Carl A. Jr.*
Business
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Cooper, Emily Grace
Business
Fairfax, Virginia
Cooper, Xavier Lamont
Marketing
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Cottom, Rick Xavier
Information Systems
Round Hill, Virginia
Crawford, Drew Raymond
Business
High Bridge, New Jersey
Daiwaly, Abdullah Khaled
Business
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Daley, John Joseph*
Marketing
Fairfax, Virginia
d’Andrade, Nicholas Abreu**
Business
Centreville, Virginia
Dang, Julie
Information Systems
Leesburg, Virginia
Darby, Nicholas C.*
Business
Cedar Grove, New Jersey
Daul, Codey Allen
Information Systems
Colonial Heights, Virginia
Day, William Joshua
Information Systems
Fredericksburg Virginia
De Los Rios, Alonso Javier
Business
Woodbridge, Virginia
Delaney, Desmund Ishijah*
Financial Technology
Hampton, Virginia
Diaz, Kelvin
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Dickey, Alexandra Nicole*
Business
Virginia Beach, Virginia
School of Business
56 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Dietrich, Claire Elizabeth
Marketing
Leesburg, Virginia
DiPaolo, Caitlin Hunter
Business
Woodbridge, Virginia
Doe, Valena Tapplelyn*
Business
Sterling, Virginia
Donofrio, Megan L.
Business
Hamilton, Virginia
Duah, Vanessa Afriyie
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Dubbelde, John P.
Business
Woodbridge, Virginia
Duncan, Prince
Business
Alexandria, Virginia
Ebrahim, Sulaiman Sadeq*
Business
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Edling, Linda Marie
Marketing
Richmond, Virginia
Eichenlaub, Eric Jason*
Marketing
Richmond, Virginia
Escobar, Sergio Antonio
Business
Fairfax, Virginia
Eshun, Irene Efuaesson*
Business
Woodbridge, Virginia
Espinal, Damaris N.
Accounting and Business
Stephens City, Virginia
Ference, Joshua Patrick
Marketing
Abingdon, Virginia
Feury, Alistar Clifford
Information Systems
Manassas, Virginia
Figgers, Robert Mitchell*
Real Estate
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Ford, Hunter Gary**
Marketing and Business
Chesterfield, Virginia
Forehand, Matthew Paul
Business
Montclair, Virginia
Foster, Wesley Andrew
Business
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Franklin, Derrick Lee
Business
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Franklin, Kaleb H.
Business
Woodbridge, Virginia
Fufa, Hawi Bayssa
Information Systems
Lorton, Virginia
Funes, Giovanni Enrique**
Information Systems
Arlington, Virginia
Gallik, Benjamin S.
Business
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Gamez Agurcia, Laura Elena
Real Estate
Richmond, Virginia
Gandhi, Aanya H.
Marketing
Ashburn, Virginia
Garay Gooch, Andrea Elizabeth**
Business
Midlothian, Virginia
Gardan, Pierre Mathurin Yves**°
Economics
Lorient, France
Garrison, Chandler D.
Business
Chesapeake, Virginia
Gassmann, Miranda Kay**
Accounting and Economics
Glen Allen, Virginia
Ghimire, Aayush
Information Systems
Sterling, Virginia
Gillis, Ben
Business
Scrabble, Virginia
Gillis, Benjamin Vogt
Business
Dunkirk, Maryland
Gomez Rodriguez, Ana Maria
Business
Midlothian, Virginia
Gonzalez, Pablo Esteban
Business
Annandale, Virginia
Goode, Tammie Lynne
Marketing
Roanoke, Virginia
Grantz, Christian E.
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Gray, Justin
Business
Franklin, Virginia
Greene, Parker P.
Information Systems
New Kent, Virginia
Greving, Ross Keeling
Business
Novato, California
Guliwala, Saad Hanif**°
Business
Springfield, Virginia
Guntle, Krystyna Marie*
Business
Winchester, Virginia
Guthrow, Olivia*
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Guynn, Ashleigh Elizabeth
Business
South Hill, Virginia
Hahne, Nicole Marie
Business
Poquoson, Virginia
Hailegiorgis, Amen Belete
Business
Alexandria, Virginia
Haley, James M.
Accounting
Richmond, Virginia
Hang, Linh Khanh
Business
Glen Allen, Virginia
Harvin, Isaiah James*
Marketing
Stafford, Virginia
Hawkins, Breanna M.
Marketing
Richmond, Virginia
Hawley, Victoria Nicole*
Marketing
Williamsburg, Virginia
Heah, Amanda Y.
Marketing
Midlothian, Virginia
Heard, Taralyn Nicole
Marketing
Jacksonville, Florida
Heggie, Cameron A.
Marketing
Richmond, Virginia
Helm, Morgan Lacy
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Helmick, Marshall Frederick
Marketing
Richmond, Virginia
Hernandez, Marco Alejandro
Business
Woodbridge, Virginia
Hewlett, Chevelle DeVon
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Hicks, Malik K.
Information Systems
Norfolk, Virginia
Hightower, Samantha Gray
Marketing
Richmond, Virginia
Hills-Messersmith, Christopher J.
Real Estate
Aldie, Virginia
Hoang, Audrey My
Information Systems
Hampton, Virginia
Hoke, Clay Shamar
Marketing
Charlotte, North Carolina
Hood, Christopher Alexander
Business
North Chesterfield, Virginia
School of Business
VCU Commencement 2018 57 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Hoover, Andrea Siamo Romer
Marketing
Sterling, Virginia
Hossain, Silma Showmik
Information Systems
Woodbridge, Virginia
Howells, John Edwards
Marketing
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Hudgins, David Tyler Jr.
Marketing
Moseley, Virginia
Hughes, Michael Leo Stuart*
Economics
Arlington, Virginia
Huskey, Steven Boyd
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Hyatt, Skylynd Ryan**
Business
Sykesville, Maryland
Ibrahim, Moe R.
Business
Alexandria, Virginia
Izquierdo, Johann Karlss*
Marketing
Bogota, Colombia
Janmohammad, Shaheena Naz
Marketing
Midlothian, Virginia
Jarvis, Shaye Beatrice
Information Systems
Chesapeake, Virginia
Jester, Christopher Dean
Business
Palmyra, Virginia
Ji, Wenyan
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Johnson, Brandon Avery
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Johnson, Brian Edward
Business
Suffolk, Virginia
Johnson, Daija Samone
Marketing
Charles City, Virginia
Johnston, Winston C.
Business
Chesapeake, Virginia
Jones, Frederico Davon
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Jones, Noah C.
Business
Stafford, Virginia
Jones, Sir Anferne Azavier
Marketing
Hopewell, Virginia
Justice, Carmen Danielle
Business
Glen Allen, Virginia
Kahlon, Michael Anthony
Business
Chester, Virginia
Kambal, Mohamed A.
Business
Fairfax, Virginia
Kelly, Chassidy
Accounting
Richmond, Virginia
Kennedy, Hannah Maeve
Business
Chesterfield, Virginia
Kenney, Tighe M.
Business and Real Estate
Fairfax Station, Virginia
Kessler, Andrew Michael
Business
Cary, North Carolina
Khan, Aahad
Business
Karachi, Pakistan
Khan, Lyba Imtiaz
Information Systems
Great Falls, Virginia
Khan, Mehreen Hossain*
Business
Ashburn, Virginia
Khan, Roshaan Mahmood
Information Systems
Springfield, Virginia
Khera, Kalin Saurabh
Information Systems
Fairfax, Virginia
Khorosh, Sultana
Marketing
Woodbridge, Virginia
Khoury, Maya Noel
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Kidd, Preston Harmon
Business
Richmond, Virginia
King, Victoria Aguirre
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Klees, Michael Ryan
Marketing
Ashburn, Virginia
Kraner, Donald True
Marketing
Richmond, Virginia
Lamb, Haiden Matthew*
Marketing
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Lamb, Taylor N.
Business
New Kent, Virginia
Landon, Eugenia Elizabeth
Accounting
Midlothian, Virginia
Langhnoja, Mihir Sharad
Information Systems
Leesburg, Virginia
Lawrence, Mckenzie Elizabeth**
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Lee, Andre Devon
Marketing
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Lee, Robin Sejong
Accounting
Centreville, Virginia
Legrone, James Thomas
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Lett, Katherine
Marketing
Queens, New York
Lett, Nicollette
Marketing
Queens, New York
Lexpong, Chonticha
Marketing
Chantilly, Virginia
Li, Devin Yanson
Business
Glen Allen, Virginia
Li, Peiqi*
Accounting
Guangzhou, China
Limtsen, Dave
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Little, Stephanie Y.
Information Systems
Henrico, Virginia
Liu, Di
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Liu, Xiaohui
Business
Jiangsu, China
Livingston, Bree K.*
Business
South River, New Jersey
Loessberg, Spencer Thomas
Marketing
Fairfax, Virginia
Logan, Malik James
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Logue, Kristen Noelle**°
Marketing
Ashburn, Virginia
Longan, Robert S.
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Longest, Heather N.
Business
King William, Virginia
Longhi, Julia Hing*
Business
Vienna, Virginia
Lynn, Noah Francis**°
Information Systems
Gainesville, Virginia
Maddox, Annie Cecconi
Marketing
Yorktown, Virginia
School of Business
58 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Mahoney, Charles Michael
Information Systems
Remington, Virginia
Majette, Teresa A.**
Marketing
Newport News, Virginia
Malecky, Daniel T.
Accounting and Business
Henrico, Virginia
Manning, Carly Brooke
Marketing
Richmond, Virginia
Maraan, Kelsey Medina
Accounting
Ashburn, Virginia
Maragh, Nakita Lynnique
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Marcus, Joshua Michael
Real Estate
Roanoke, Virginia
Marentis, Georgia Lane
Marketing
Great Falls, Virginia
Marrow, Donavan Christopher
Business
Jamaica, New York
Marsh, Jason Lee
Marketing
Glen Allen, Virginia
Martin, Jenalee
Business
Floyd, Virginia
Martinez, Edgar Jesus
Business
Manassas, Virginia
Mason, Joi Aryelle***
Marketing
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Mason, Lillian Grace**
Economics and Business
Haymarket, Virginia
Mater, Hayden Lee
Marketing
Montpelier, Virginia
Mba, Faith Solomon*
Accounting
Reston, Virginia
McClain, Kevin Thomas
Accounting and Information Systems
Midlothian, Virginia
McCormick, Kevin E.
Marketing
Virginia Beach, Virginia
McFadden, Travis Wayne Julius
Marketing
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Meek, Bria Marie*
Business
Powhatan, Virginia
Melkote, Pramod
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Membreno Chavez,
Erik Alexander
Accounting and Marketing
Richmond, Virginia
Mickey, Kelly Lynn**
Marketing
Alexandria, Virginia
Miller, Nicholas M.
Marketing
Reston, Virginia
Mohammed, Amir Abobaker
Business
Annandale, Virginia
Monje, Oscar A.
Marketing
McLean, Virginia
Mork, Brandon Christopher
Information Systems
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Mulati, Zibaguli
Business
Tampa, Florida
Munoz, Cristian Diego
Business
Manassas, Virginia
Murphy, Megan A.
Business
Glen Allen, Virginia
Navarro Pacherres, Nahum
Accounting
Vienna, Virginia
Nelson, Charles Wellman IV
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Nelson, Kiana Janae
Marketing
Chesapeake, Virginia
Nelson, Rodney
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Nguyen, Angela**
Accounting and Information Systems
Chantilly, Virginia
Nguyen, Jonathan
Information Systems
Chesterfield, Virginia
Nguyen, My Thao
Business
Midlothian, Virginia
Nguyen, Tiffany Trang
Accounting and Business
Lorton, Virginia
Niemi, Megan Christine**
Business
Charlottesville, Virginia
O’Connell, Shea Ryan
Business
Hopewell, Virginia
Odenyo, Archibald Omondi
Business
Bristow, Virginia
Oetjen, Andrew William
Accounting
Alexandria, Virginia
Ogletree, Rheonda Dorothy
Information Systems
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Ortega, Jhonny Robert
Marketing
Centreville, Virginia
Ott, Marissa Gabrielle
Business
Chesapeake, Virginia
Ott, Neil Tanner
Marketing
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Owens, Cory R.
Information Systems
Midlothian, Virginia
Oxendine, Monica Lee
Marketing
Chesapeake, Virginia
Panagos, Alexander Thomas
Information Systems
Fairfax, Virginia
Pannill, Amber Nicole**
Business
Chesterfield, Virginia
Park, Tom Jaeh*
Business
Broadlands, Virginia
Parker, Courtney Adora-Lyn
Business
Ruther Glen, Virginia
Patefield, Claire
Isabella Rawstron
Business
Newport News, Virginia
Patel, Ajay Rajendra
Business
Chesterfield, Virginia
Patel, Divyaben Chirag
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Patel, Shena Rajendra
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Payne, Ronald Adam
Business
Somerset, Virginia
Perea, Nicolas
Marketing
Richmond, Virginia
Pescara, Noah Elvio
Marketing
Williamsburg, Virginia
Pho, Bryan Viridt
Information Systems
Chesterfield, Virginia
Platea, Victoria Lynn*
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Powell, Brandon James
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Prasai, Aausi Victoria
Business
Herndon, Virginia
Prince, Amanda Renee
Business and Accounting
Richmond, Virginia
School of Business
VCU Commencement 2018 59 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Proctor, Collin H.
Real Estate
Richmond, Virginia
Rahil, Hardeep Singh
Business
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Ramirez, Delano Cornelius
Business
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Ramirez, Stephani Jackeline
Marketing
Richmond, Virginia
Randall, Ashon Robert Lee
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Randels, Nicholas S.
Accounting
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Rasmussen, Haley Rahe**
Accounting and Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Reed, Kim M.
Business
Midlothian, Virginia
Reinhardt, Hannah Elisabeth**°
Accounting
Chantilly, Virginia
Reinike, Anthony Albert*
Marketing
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Riad, John Benyameen
Business
Henrico, Virginia
Richards, Alexis Hope
Information Systems
Midlothian, Virginia
Ricks, Jamie V.
Accounting and Information Systems
Chesterfield, Virginia
Ritmaha, Anucha
Marketing
Richmond, Virginia
Roberts, Trequan Detrell
Accounting and Marketing
Petersburg, Virginia
Robinson, Taela V.
Business
Warrenton, Virginia
Robinson, Tasha Marie*
Accounting
Toano, Virginia
Rocha Herrera, Andrea
Business
Midlothian, Virginia
Rodgers, Zhane’ M.
Information Systems
Newport News, Virginia
Rosenstock, Benjamin Thomas
Marketing
Midlothian, Virginia
Rossetti, Lia**
Accounting and Marketing
Falls Church, Virginia
Roth, Tyler Andrew
Business
Ashburn, Virginia
Rubin, Alex Dean
Economics and Business
Budapest, Hungary
Ruiz, Hector Jr.
Accounting and
Mathematical Sciences
West Point, Virginia
Rush, James Rudolph III
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Russom, Adonai G.*
Business
Alexandria, Virginia
Safian, William Campbell*
Marketing
Arlington, Virginia
Salah, Muna R.
Marketing
Fairfax, Virginia
Salas, Daniel Carlos
Information Systems
Fairfax, Virginia
Sandberg, Drake Steven
Marketing
Leesburg, Virginia
Sander, James Benjamin
Information Systems
Roanoke, Virginia
Santiago, Richard
Eladio Delon Jr.*
Business
Chester, Virginia
Scales, Cori S.
Marketing
Milford, Connecticut
Schardein, Lauren Michelle**
Business
Henrico, Virginia
Schindel, Bridget Irene
Business
Chester, Virginia
Schneider, Alison O.
Business
Alexandria, Virginia
Sene, Linsay Raquel
Business
Warrenton, Virginia
Shah, Anam F.
Business
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Shah, Niket***
Business
Chantilly, Virginia
Sherriff, Nina
Business
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Shi, Guangye
Information Systems
Jiamusi, China
Simons, Kara Michele
Information Systems
Charlottesville, Virginia
Simpson, Mark Philip*
Marketing
Columbus, Ohio
Singamaneni, Karthik
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Singh, Shivani**
Information Systems
Leesburg, Virginia
Slemmer, Jarod Michael
Marketing
Anaheim, California
Smart, Carol Jane
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Smith, Alexander Lecarto
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Smith, Alonzo Leon II
Business
Alexandria, Virginia
Smith, Oliver Lawrence
Business
Chesterfield, Virginia
Smith, Patrick Alexander
Business
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Solomon, Henok
Marketing and Accounting
Arlington, Virginia
Spangenberg, Nicole Marie**°
Marketing and Psychology
Lynchburg, Virginia
Stachowiak, Drew Michael
Economics
Richmond, Virginia
Stavenjord, Eric Charles
Business
Falls Church, Virginia
Stuckey, Shawn Chavis II
Marketing
Woodbridge, Virginia
Sun, Hyeong Minn
Marketing
South Riding, Virginia
Suri, Shefali
Information Systems
Lorton, Virginia
Tadeo, Jorge Arturo
Information Systems
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Tang, Yujia
Marketing
Changchun, China
Tara, Dillon K.
Information Systems
Lorton, Virginia
Tardio, Bianca Michelle*
Business
Henrico, Virginia
Tarekegne, Desta
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
School of Business
60 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Taylor, Christopher Brandon
Marketing
Richmond, Virginia
Taylor, Lauren Frances
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Templeton, Michael A.
Business
Chester, Virginia
Thai, Quan Hue
Accounting
Richmond, Virginia
Thomas, Elizabeth Michelle*
Business
Ashland, Virginia
Thoms, Paul Richard
Christopher**
Real Estate
Charlottesville, Virginia
Thorne, Tiara Cardrea
Business
Hampton, Virginia
Thunman, Natalie Britt
Business
Herndon, Virginia
Tindall, Edward P.
Business and Marketing
Richmond, Virginia
To, Nhu Hao Nguyen*
Marketing
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Todd, Kieran T.
Business
Midlothian, Virginia
Tolbert, Wilson Tyler
Economics and Marketing
Chesterfield, Virginia
Torres, Nancy Liseth
Information Systems
Woodbridge, Virginia
Tran, Connie**
Business and Marketing
Richmond, Virginia
Trofimov, Alina**
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Tucker, Eric M.
Business
Kensington, Maryland
Turner, Nicholas Aram
Business
Herndon, Virginia
Ubochi, Somtochukwu
Ndudinakachukwu Aham
Business
Alexandria, Virginia
Uhegwu, Chikezie M.
Economics
Arlington, Virginia
Vahora, Shamaben Haiyajbhai
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Vishnubhatla, Varun Venkata Sai
Business
Ashburn, Virginia
Vuong, Howe M.
Marketing
Clifton, Virginia
Wade, Michael Richard*
Economics
Alexandria, Virginia
Wang, Toti Huanbo
Business
Shenzhen, China
Warden, Austin K.
Information Systems
Chesterfield, Virginia
Washington, Jarmarr Lachea
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Weber, William Fulton
Business
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Wells, Chase Colton*
Marketing
Midlothian, Virginia
West, Ashley L.
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Whalen, Stephanie Loren
Marketing
Roanoke, Virginia
Wheeler, Grayson Cade**
Business
Huntington Beach, California
Whitehead, Javon Kamal
Accounting
Richmond, Virginia
Whitlock, Ryan Matthew
Economics
Richmond, Virginia
Widmer, Mary Connick*
Marketing
Charlottesville, Virginia
Wilkinson, Benjamin R.
Financial Technology
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Willett, Keith Joseph Jr.**
Accounting
Chester, Virginia
Williams, Courtney Danielle**
Business
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Williams, Domina
Business
Triangle, Virginia
Williams, Kristina Joy
Real Estate
Richmond, Virginia
Wingfield, James Christopher*
Business
Alexandria, Virginia
Woldetsadik, Melat D.
Business
Alexandria, Virginia
Womack, Luke A.
Business
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Wong, Brittany Michelle**
Information Systems
Manassas, Virginia
Wood, MaKenna Raih
Business and Marketing
Gloucester, Virginia
Woods, Stephen Martin
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Yacoub, Ramy W.
Information Systems
Glen Allen, Virginia
Yan, Dorothy Liangxi
Marketing
Ashburn, Virginia
Yeboah, Jeffrey Nana Yaw
Information Systems
Lorton, Virginia
Zaki, Makary
Business
Chesterfield, Virginia
Zenko, Jennifer Elizabeth
Business
Clifton, Virginia
Zhang, Ming Hao*
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Zhang, Tianci
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Zhong, Yi
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Zia, Said Fawhad
Accounting
Woodbridge, Virginia
Post-baccalaureate
Undergraduate Certificate
Candidates presented by
Dean Ed A. Grier
Alford, William Andrew
Information Systems
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Antrobius, Thanh Thi Tam
Accounting
Richmond, Virginia
Castellani, Jesse Anthony
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Cookson, Christopher Scott
Information Systems
Midlothian, Virginia
Liekweg, David Andrew
Accounting
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Long, Thomas Elliot
Accounting
Richmond, Virginia
Mitchell, Erin Elizabeth
Accounting
Richmond, Virginia
Reiner, Daniel Patrick
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
School of Business
VCU Commencement 2018 61 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Shappe, Scott Robert
Accounting
Richmond, Virginia
Sisic, Christine Marie
Accounting
Midlothian, Virginia
Slavova-Hernandez, Galina G.
Accounting
Richmond, Virginia
Sundaram, Padmanabhan
Information Systems
Henrico, Virginia
Tran, Ngan Thi Kim
Accounting
Colonial Heights, Virginia
Wang, Xi
Accounting
Shanghai, China
Post-baccalaureate
Graduate Certificate
Candidate presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Braxton, Antionette Felicia
Business Administration
Richmond, Virginia
Master of Accountancy
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Berry, William T. Jr.
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Cecil, Cynthia K.
Richmond, Virginia
Gao, Junlin
Zhenjiang, China
Jin, Weiqiao
Hefei, China
Smith, Cameryn Sinclaire
Powhatan, Virginia
Wunschel, Sarah Margaret
Richmond, Virginia
Master of Arts
Candidate presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Howard, Jonathan Ernest
Economics
Williamsburg, Virginia
Master of Business
Administration
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Agada, Sandra Ebesunun
Chester, Virginia
Ahmed Elmak, Mohamed A.
Burke, Virginia
Aravindan, Padmanabhan
Richmond, Virginia
Baddour, Carol
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Bandukwala, Alibhoy
Glen Allen, Virginia
Beck, Scott Joseph
Toano, Virginia
Birdsong, Adam Christopher
Ettrick, Virginia
Braithwaite, Mark L. Jr.
Richmond, Virginia
Bruckmann, Peter C.
Richmond, Virginia
Bull, Gloria Jean
Glen Allen, Virginia
Carr, Selena F.
Richmond, Virginia
Clark, Kyle Franklin
Moseley, Virginia
Clipp, Jason Matthew
Frederick, Maryland
Coleman-Rutter, Hope Jean
Mineral, Virginia
Deitz, David Ryan
Clarion, Pennsylvania
Denholm, Kyle Robert
Richmond, Virginia
Digney, Garrett Martin
Richmond, Virginia
Ferro, Tyler J.
Joliet, Illinois
Galpern, David Wolf
Henrico, Virginia
Gay, Kingsbery Weatherby III
Richmond, Virginia
Ghosh, Bhaswati
Richmond, Virginia
Hannah, William Alexander
Midlothian, Virginia
Harris, Corey Hartzell
Richmond, Virginia
Haynie, Ryan D.
Midlothian, Virginia
Hewitt, Jake Claibrone
Chesterfield, Virginia
Jewell, Rebekah E.
Richmond, Virginia
Johnson, Jennifer H.
Mount Sidney, Virginia
Jonsson, Jan Olof Marten
Richmond, Virginia
Katovsich, Thomas Louis
Richmond, Virginia
Kumar, Pranav
Glen Allen, Virginia
Lee, Chong Suh
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Liu, Hui
Glen Allen, Virginia
Longmire, Ashleigh Dawn
Richmond, Virginia
Mitchell, Heather Nicole
Richmond, Virginia
Morgan, Talib Omari
Glen Allen, Virginia
Murtaugh, Caitlin Rene
Charlottesville, Virginia
Nnoko, Renate Awunde
Chester, Virginia
Odell, Katherine Holyoke
Lebanon, Ohio
Ogilvie, David R.
Alexandria, Virginia
Padgett, Amy Elizabeth
Richmond, Virginia
Palkimas, Michael Paul Jr.
Charlottesville, Virginia
Park, Trent McLendel
Midlothian, Virginia
Phillips, Kelli Rae
Richmond, Virginia
Powell, Christopher Ryan
Midlothian, Virginia
Ramakrishna, Goutham H.
Richmond, Virginia
Reese, Brent William
Spokane Valley, Washington
Reid, Kevin Brian
Richmond, Virginia
Rodenhaver, Daniel Collins
Midlothian, Virginia
Seay, Cameron
Leesburg, Virginia
Sherwood-Kelly, Barbara
Midlothian, Virginia
Sheth, Mitali Nitesh
Richmond, Virginia
Simpkins, Daniel
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Simpson, Cory Branson
Richmond, Virginia
Thomas, Austin M.
Richmond, Virginia
Van Malssen, Sara Rae
Pacific Palisades, California
Weger, Rebecca
Richmond, Virginia
Wilson, Clifford James
Lincoln, Nebraska
Worley, Rebecca Jo
Henrico, Virginia
Worrell, Robert Andrews
Richmond, Virginia
School of Business
62 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student ^ Awarded posthumously
Wright, Brian Michael
Goochland, Virginia
Wright, Tarshema Renee
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Yankulova, Galya V.
Glen Allen, Virginia
Yellets, Jared Mason
Palmyra, Virginia
Master of Decision
Analytics
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Anderson, Anitra Janelle
Emporia, Virginia
Balasubramanian, Naveen
Chennai, India
Bennett, Jessica
Richmond, Virginia
Bishop, Laura Leanne Eason
Newport News, Virginia
Boyce, Zachary David
Richmond, Virginia
Carter, Ridge Sterling
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Chamberlin, Dustin R.
Charlottesville, Virginia
Dietz, Charles D.
Richmond, Virginia
Dixon, Richard Jerome Jr.
Cape Coral, Florida
Englert, Thomas William IV
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Farabaugh, Kelsey
Richmond, Virginia
Forcier, Baylen Landry
Falls Church, Virginia
Guinn, Gina
Glen Allen, Virginia
Han, William H.
Burke, Virginia
Ito-Currin, Yuka
Cary, North Carolina
Leary, Matthew B.
Richmond, Virginia
Letsou, Kokou
Clarksburg, Maryland
Mattauch, Rebecca P.
Richmond, Virginia
Menon, Nikhil Srihari
Kochi, India
Nagaraj, Bhargavi
Richmond, Virginia
Pant, Mauli
Richmond, Virginia
Patel, Gaurangkumar Dahyabhai
Warner Robins, Georgia
Peters, Elizabeth Grace
Richmond, Virginia
Phelps, Anthony Richard
Richmond, Virginia
Phinizy, John I.
Barnwell, South Carolina
Pramod, Pratik
Coimbatore, India
Ramey, Madalyn Nash
Sedley, Virginia
Ramirez German, Renzo
^
Richmond, Virginia
Schmidt, John J. II
Tappahannock, Virginia
Shepard, Scott Campbell
Richmond, Virginia
Smith, Kimberly
Baltimore, Maryland
Srikumar, Vikram Krishna
Hyderabad, India
Taylert, Matthew Sinclair
Richmond, Virginia
Tchokokam, Patrick Ngounou
Chantilly, Virginia
Towner, Fiona A.
Richmond, Virginia
Trentham, Lauren Ashley
Midlothian, Virginia
Vondersmith, Jason Daniel
Richmond, Virginia
Master of Science
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Aakriti Agrawal
Business
Kakinada, India
Agaram, Vengatesh
Information Systems
Glen Allen, Virginia
Agrawal, Shyam
Business
Raxaul, India
Allen, Edward
Business
Charleston, South Carolina
Alston, Cynthia L.
Information Systems
Brooklyn, New York
Arroyo, Michael
Business
Boston, Massachusetts
Aslam, Shabina Sammar
Business
Irving, Texas
Ayhan, Rana Berfin
Business
Queens, New York
Bae, Joseph
Business
Fairfax, Virginia
Bagby, Jessica
Business
Henrico, Virginia
Bajema, Coryn Elisabeth
Business
Lynden, Washington
Balajee Narayanan
Business
Thane, India
Bangaru, Vishnu Sundhar
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Baumgardner, Joseph Ryan
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Bennett, Edmund Peter III
Business
New York, New York
Bharti, Akanksha
Business
New Delhi, India
Boakye, Afia Pokua
Business
Amherst, Ohio
Borland, Christopher Daniel
Information Systems
Chesterfield, Virginia
Bradley-Jean, Naomi Tai
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Brown, Brittany Jorel
Information Systems
Denmark, South Carolina
Brown, Vanessa Treasure
Business
Newport News, Virginia
Buller, Jacob Lloyd
Business
Clifton, Virginia
Burley, Sarah Ashley
Business
Stafford, Virginia
Carr, Allison Rae
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Carr, Hunter E.
Business
Midlothian, Virginia
Carr, Nicholas Scott
Business
Blackstone, Virginia
Carroll, Thomas Brendan
Business
Alexandria, Virginia
Chadalavada, Venkata
Roopesh Kumar
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Chau, Jenny Tran Nha
Business
Charlotte, North Carolina
Chiplock, Evan Jerome
Business
Saginaw, Michigan
School of Business
VCU Commencement 2018 63 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Chirania, Mohit
Business
Jharkhand, India
Clayton, Joshua R.
Business
Richfield, North Carolina
Cohen, Rachel Elizabeth
Business
San Diego, California
Coughter, Harding Elise
Business
Charlottesville, Virginia
Danks, Alexandra Marie
Business
Franklin, Tennessee
Deutsch, Jonathan M.
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Dillard, Valerie Robinson
Information Systems
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Doshi, Rachana Sanjay
Business
Mumbai, India
Downing, Whitney A.
Business
Bowie, Maryland
Dunlap, Kristen Janae’
Business
Charlotte, North Carolina
Dworkin, Samuel Charles
Business
Portland, Oregon
Eanes, Melvin Cody
Business
Martinsville, Virginia
Esteve, Frank Magin
Business
Springfield, Virginia
Fea, Alyssa Lucille
Business
Lincolnton, North Carolina
Fuller, Joel R.
Computer and Information
Systems Security
Stafford, Virginia
Gaiser, Alyson Michelle
Business
Manassas, Virginia
Garber, Morgan Lee
Business
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Ghosh, Rahul
Business
Siliguri, India
Glover, Ashley Brooke
Business
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Gopal, Kshiteesha
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Gregson, Edward C.
Business
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Gross, Brianna Rachelle
Business
Westborough, Massachusetts
Gurumurthy, Harini
Business
Chennai, India
Hadjis, Eliza Marie
Business
Bridgeport, West Virginia
Hammack, Cole Chapman
Business
Charlotte, North Carolina
Harrison, Carly Lynn
Business
Chester Springs, Pennsylvania
Howard, Brendan C.
Business
Winchester, Virginia
Hubbard, Sylvester III
Information Systems
Lincoln, Delaware
Hudson, Emily Beth
Business
Henrico, Virginia
Jackson, Daryl Leon
Information Systems
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Jackson, Melissa Bayley
Business
Leesburg, Virginia
Jha, Aishwarya
Business
Bhopal, India
Jhanwar, Surbhi
Business
Chittorgarh, India
Johns, Dominic Gregory
Business
Los Angeles, California
Johnson, Adrienne Renee
Business
Hampton, Virginia
Jorgenson, Anthony John
Business
Austin, Minnesota
Jose, Francis
Business
Thrissur, India
Kelly, Hunter Nicole
Business
Charlottesville, Virginia
Kelzenberg, Brittani Marie
Business
Virginia Beach, Virginia
King, R. Tyler
Business
Abingdon, Virginia
Koduvai Subramanian,
Vishnuprabu
Business
Tiruppur, India
Kotha, Mounika
Information Systems
Bangalore, India
Koutris, Nicholas James
Business
Herndon, Virginia
Lee, Michael Hyung
Business
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Levy, Hannah Frances
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Li, Chuan
Information Systems
Shandong, China
Liu, Yingzhi
Business
Guangzhou, China
LNU, Rashi Malpani
Business
Hyderabad, India
Long, Christopher Brennan
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Longest, Derek Clayton
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Lu, Jiawei
Business
Zhenjiang, China
Luck, William B.
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Madriaga, Martin
Business
Los Angeles, California
Malhotra, Sachee
Business
New Delhi, India
Marchant, Christian Blackburn
Business
Alexandria, Virginia
Marcolini, Brian Andrew
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Martin, Joval Monroe
Business
Chesapeake, Virginia
Mathew, Shalu
Information Systems
Kozhikode, India
Mayor, Aaron Reyes
Business
Virginia Beach, Virginia
McCool, Colin Stephen
Business
Richmond, Virginia
McDermott, Dawn Marie
Business
Richmond, Virginia
McGee, Evan Neal
Business
Scottsboro, Alabama
McNamara, John Riordan
Business
Boston, Massachusetts
Meenakshi-Sundaram, Sukanya
Information Systems
Bangalore, India
School of Business
64 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Mohan, Venkatesan
Business
Kolkata, India
Molique, Richard Scott
Information Systems
Midlothian, Virginia
Moore, Adonis Darnell
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Musatow, Michael J.
Business
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Mymokhod, Ganna
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Nagarajan, Nagshwetha
Information Systems
Salem, India
Nakamura, Lynn Lucia
Business
Williamsburg, Virginia
Namjoshi, Meenal
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Narayan, Arjun
Business
Chengannur, India
Naughton, Trevor James
Business
Fairfax, Virginia
Nguyen, Hieu Trung
Business
Chesterfield, Virginia
Nikhila Tresa Joseph
Business
Thrissur, India
Notestine, Clayton Michael
Business
Sandusky, Ohio
Ortiz, Angelica Marie
Business
Wilmington, North Carolina
Perryman, Matthew Nathan
Information Systems
Glen Allen, Virginia
Persky, Robert
Business
Greenwich, Connecticut
Phillips, Casey Lane
Business
Abingdon, Virginia
Piotrowski, Christopher Joseph
Business
Williamsburg, Virginia
Prater, Christa R.
Business
Dayton, Ohio
Prudente, Kelly
Business
Smithtown, New York
Ranson, Dylan Tucson
Business
Franklinville, New Jersey
Raval, Parth
Business
Loma Linda, California
Reano, William John
Business
McEwen, Tennessee
Richardson, Gerald Lewis Jr.
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Rinaldi, Allison Shellito
Business
San Francisco, California
Rizzo, Russell Michael
Business
Wheatfield, New York
Robinson, Alex Jensen
Business
American Fork, Utah
Rodriguez, Michael S.
Business
Alexandria, Virginia
Root, Jennifer Devin
Business
Pinckney, Michigan
Ryan, Thea Johanna
Business
Auburn, Alabama
Sai, Pagadala
Business
Chennai, India
Sams, Chelsea Elizabeth
Business
Parkersburg, West Virginia
Samuel, Shifra
Business
New York, New York
Savitha, Bharath
Information Systems
Bangalore, India
Shah, Zaigham Hussain
Computer and Information
Systems Security
Chester, Virginia
Sharma, Shivali
Information Systems
Noida, India
Shepard, Anna Claire
Business
New York, New York
Singh, Lal Pratap
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Singh, Sarabjeet K.
Business
Lorton, Virginia
Smoral, Catherine Blake
Business
Glen Allen, Virginia
Sokolowski, John Alexander
Business
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Sosa, Jorge Andres
Business
Lima, Peru
Spencer, William Patrick II
Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Sree Kumar, Ashika
Business
Kanyakumari, India
Stephen, Jeffrin John
Business
Kochi, India
Stout, Jenna Elizabeth
Business
Statesville, North Carolina
Strukl, Laura Patricia
Business
Midlothian, Virginia
Thomas, Katelen P. Elizabeth
Business
Stafford, Virginia
Thompson, Mark
Business
Grand Blanc, Michigan
Tian, Zhonghui
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Trickey, Carole M.
Business
Leawood, Kansas
Tuchow, Andrew I.
Business
Hilliard, Ohio
Tyagi, Sugandha
Business
Meerut, India
Uppalaguptam, Chandrani
Information Systems
Hyderabad, India
Ursu, Katelyn
Business
Cleveland, Ohio
Vickers, Lauren Ann
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Wachsstock, Aaron M.
Business
Fairfax, Virginia
Wallace, Sarah Elizabeth
Business
Round Hill, Virginia
Williamson, Shelby Margaret
Business
Richmond, Virginia
Wilson, Lauren Elizabeth
Business
Indialantic, Florida
Yang, Shang
Business
Shanghai, China
Master of Supply
Chain Management
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Nnoko, Jim Mbai
Chester, Virginia
VCU Commencement 2018 65 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
School of Dentistry
Bachelor of Science
Candidates presented by
Dean David C. Sarrett
Badders, Brittany Nicole*
Dental Hygiene
Richmond, Virginia
Behmand, Syrous
Dental Hygiene
Richmond, Virginia
Blackwell, Mackenzie Jean*
Dental Hygiene
Dolphin, Virginia
Brewer, Matthew Randel*
Dental Hygiene
Richmond, Virginia
Caasi, Kazzie Clavero
Dental Hygiene
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Caine, Jennifer Erin**
Dental Hygiene
Alexandria, Virginia
D’Amico, Helena Marie*
Dental Hygiene
Richmond, Virginia
Douglas, Jeriann Elizabeth
Dental Hygiene
Powhatan, Virginia
Ernest, Shannon Marie
Dental Hygiene
New Kent, Virginia
Hong, Soojin
Dental Hygiene
Falls Church, Virginia
Lewis, Erin Nicole
Dental Hygiene
Chesterfield, Virginia
Manaois, Courtney Rose Pilar
Dental Hygiene
Woodbridge, Virginia
Manson, Alexandra Nguyen*
Dental Hygiene
McLean, Virginia
Midgette, Channing Elise**
Dental Hygiene
Suffolk, Virginia
Moore, Darian Elizabeth**
Dental Hygiene
Covington, Virginia
Patel, Switu Neil**
Dental Hygiene
Chester, Virginia
Richardson, Christine Desiree
Dental Hygiene
Richmond, Virginia
Tran, Tuongvi Tran*
Dental Hygiene
Chesterfield, Virginia
Vining, Heather Mackenzie*
Dental Hygiene
Richmond, Virginia
Waterman, Christian Tillinghast**
Dental Hygiene
Williamsburg, Virginia
Whisler, Rachel Marie**
Dental Hygiene
Richmond, Virginia
Wilczynski, Amber Lynn*
Dental Hygiene
Chesterfield, Virginia
Master of Science
in Dentistry
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Azarnoush, Kian
Round Rock, Texas
Brown, Taylor R.
Farmington, Utah
Cole, David J.
Ridgway, Pennsylvania
Edmonds, Brandy Nichelle
Suffolk, Virginia
Garden, Laura Tolusso
Roanoke, Virginia
Green, Megan Elizabeth
Atlanta, Georgia
Kim, Gail
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Luke, Nicholas Louis
La Porte City, Iowa
Moylan, Heather Badeaux
Alexandria, Louisiana
Onesty, Victoria Maria
Falls Church, Virginia
Petritz, Steven C.
Cary, North Carolina
Rustin, Hannah Willis
Early Branch, South Carolina
Sedwick, Richard William
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Stoianovici, Charles
Palm Desert, California
Tang, Mei I.
Macau, China
White, John H.
Richmond, Virginia
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Candidates presented by
Dean David C. Sarrett
Ahmed, Qaiser I.
Falls Church, Virginia
Alattar, Hawraa Mohammed
Jabriya, Kuwait
Aldosari, Sarah Saad
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Al-Drugh, Yasir
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Alfaqih, Shaden Ali
Fairfax, Virginia
Arana, Raisa W.
Miami Lakes, Florida
Armistead, Nathaniel LeMaster IV
Richmond, Virginia
Asghar, Hina
Katachi, Pakistan
Ash, Bryant Donald
American Fork, Utah
Ashkanani, Ali Ismael
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Baker, Ross Evan
Vienna, Virginia
Benedetto, Curtis
Mahwah, New Jersey
Bennett, Bryce Rylan
Cardston, Alberta
Bergeron, Clara Gladys
Manassas, Virginia
Blackhurst, Victoria Anne
Greenville, Delaware
Block, Erin Elyse
Midlothian, Virginia
Chan, Janice Kimberly
Richmond, California
Chaudhry, Bilal R.
Woodbridge, Virginia
Chung, Deborah H.
Midlothian, Virginia
Clark, Eric Michael
Owings, Maryland
Coury, Luke Thomas
Boones Mill, Virginia
Cusumano, Michael J.
McLean, Virginia
Darrah, Jarrett Marshall
Cartersville, Georgia
Dashtti, Hashem M.
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Davis, Tyler Preston
Haysi, Virginia
Davis, Zachery Tyler
South Jordan, Utah
Devaki, Swathi
Vijayawada, India
Dodd, James Edward III
Winchester, Virginia
Esfandiari, Pardis Sharifian
Tampa Bay, Florida
Faber, Travis Wright
Norfolk, Virginia
Flores, Patricia Andrea
Boca Raton, Florida
Gaynier, Matthew Steven
Richmond, Virginia
Graham, Matthew Christian
Smithfield, Virginia
Greene, Kelsey Elizabeth
Forest, Virginia
Herndon, Kyle Edward
Peachtree City, Georgia
Ho, Toan Ngon
Richmond, Virginia
Holden, Sara Emmalynn
State College, Pennsylvania
Holland, Matthew D.
Mechanicsville, Virginia
School of Dentistry
66 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Humble, Michelle
Carolyn Wieczynski
Crossville, Tennessee
Hussein, Rasha Jamal
Fairfax, Virginia
Imam, Hala Elham
Austin, Texas
Irons, Elizabeth Farrell
Roanoke, Virginia
Jameel, Lina Emad
Baghdad, Iraq
Kachurak, Jaclyn Marie
Richmond, Virginia
Kim, Hanwool
Manassas, Virginia
Kim, Paul Dado
Centreville, Virginia
Kittrell, Matthew Scott
Richmond, Virginia
Kittrell, Shannon Andrews
Alexandria, Virginia
Kwon, Daniel S.
Fairfax, Virginia
Lam, Pedro Pak-To
McLean, Virginia
Le, Que Nguyet
Annandale, Virginia
Lee, Daniel Cooper Jr.
Purcellville, Virginia
Leonard, Leah Diane
Kennesaw, Georgia
Lindberg, Katelyn Jean
Emporia, Virginia
Lindemann, Rosemary J.
Chantilly, Virginia
Liu, Chi Wei
Austin, Texas
Mabe, Hannah Rose
Stuart, Virginia
Malek-Mohammad, Nasser B.
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Martucci, Claire Krueger
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Maximos, Maureen S.
Bayonne, New Jersey
McCall, Connor William
Richlands, Virginia
McGovern, Elizabeth Hampton
Yorktown, Virginia
Meadows, Clinton Mitchell
Dalton, Georgia
Mehta, Richa
Delhi, India
Michos, George J.
Richmond, Virginia
Miller, Danielle Leona
Claremont, North Carolina
Mitchell, Shawn Anthony
Yorktown, Virginia
Movahed-Ardakani, Behnaz
Henrico, Virginia
Naeem, Owais Ahmad
Woodbridge, Virginia
Ngai, Michael Hamilton
Alexandria, Virginia
Nguyen, David Le
Norcross, Georgia
Nguyen, Van T.
Annandale, Virginia
Norbo, Kathryn Highley
Roanoke, Virginia
Palmer, Eric Lee
Glen Allen, Virginia
Parr, Taylor Scott
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Patel, Devang
Raleigh, North Carolina
Patel, Shreya K.
Colonial Heights, Virginia
Pettit, Karen F.
Alexandria, Virginia
Pham, Hung Quoc
West Valley, Utah
Qutachi, Leen Noaman
Baghdad, Iraq
Roe, Kayla Marie
Richmond, Virginia
Rostami, Soheil
Glen Allen, Virginia
Seekford, Karoline Danielle
Berryville, Virginia
Shah, Asmi A.
Glen Allen, Virginia
Sheridan Skarda, Kathryn
Vienna, Virginia
Shim, Jennifer H.
Chantilly, Virginia
Shirley, Joseph Anthony
Charlotte, North Carolina
Singh, Tanvir Kahlon
Townsend, Virginia
Smith, Brent R.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Snyder, Lauren Elizabeth
Pittsford, New York
Snyder, Michael John
Chesapeake, Virginia
Springfield, Julia Sherrod
Reston, Virginia
Staffen, Adam Matthew
Sterling, Virginia
Suslik, Joseph Mancini
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Sykes, Richard Dixon
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Tavakoli, Paymaan Christopher
Potomac, Maryland
Van, Kim Thi My
Honolulu, Hawaii
Varno, Hanna A.
Minsk, Belarus
Vo, Katie Nhan
Centreville, Virginia
Voth, David Michael
Lynchburg, Virginia
Wheelock, Ann Franklin
Roanoke, Virginia
Yesbeck, Nicholas George
Midlothian, Virginia
Yi, Yoonjin
Boston, Massachusetts
VCU Commencement 2018 67 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Post-baccalaureate
Graduate Certificate
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Qaiser, Rabia
Medical Education
Glen Allen, Virginia
Ward, Julie Nicole
Teaching English Speakers
Other Languages
Richmond, Virginia
Master of Education
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Anderson, Alexa Palmer
Sport Leadership
Richmond, Virginia
Bell, Chelsea Anne
Curriculum and Instruction
Richmond, Virginia
Bennett, Ryan A.
Special Education
Stafford, Virginia
Branson, Kassidy M.
Special Education
Aldie, Virginia
Braxton, Destini N.
Special Education
Woodbridge, Virginia
Broad, Annaleigh Simmons
Counselor Education
Richmond, Virginia
Bu, Chengyue
Curriculum and Instruction
Ma’anshan, China
Chong, Hannah
Counselor Education
Haymarket, Virginia
Colleton, Morgan R.
Special Education
Manassas, Virginia
Cooper, Alexandria Nicole
Special Education
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Corner, Leigh Juliet
Counselor Education
Richmond, Virginia
Cullum, Renee Elaine
Reading
Williamsburg, Virginia
Davidson, Nicole Marie
Curriculum and Instruction
Buffalo, New York
Deus, Nataly
Counselor Education
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Ferdous, Zannatul
Counselor Education
Alexandria, Virginia
Flynn, Evan A.
Special Education
Williamsburg, Virginia
Frederick, Alexis Mone’
Counselor Education
Richmond, Virginia
Freesman, Zachary Maxwell
Sport Leadership
Weston, Florida
Gorman, David Nelson
Counselor Education
Erie, Pennsylvania
Gray, Patrice Danielle
Counselor Education
Richmond, Virginia
Gunn, Brianne D.
Reading
Henrico, Virginia
Hall, Marie Anntoinette
Special Education
Newport News, Virginia
Hansen, Katherine Gayle
Adult Learning
Richmond, Virginia
Hofmeyer, Jessica A.
Special Education
Richmond, Virginia
Hopper, Lauren Moring
Counselor Education
Richmond, Virginia
Jenkins, Tara Lynn
Reading
Midlothian, Virginia
Kramer, Amanda
Counselor Education
Richmond, Virginia
Larkins, Rai Anne Ivey
Special Education
Richmond, Virginia
Logan, Ena Ampy
Counselor Education
Henrico, Virginia
Lomax, Tricia O.
Adult Learning
Dangriga, Belize
Manning, Jalen DaVon
Sport Leadership
Wichita, Kansas
Mason, Lauren Schiavo
Special Education
Richmond, Virginia
McMillion, James Eric
Special Education
Amelia, Virginia
Meadows, Shiori Elaine
Counselor Education
Ashburn, Virginia
Meek, Tiana Meek
Special Education
Ruther Glen, Virginia
Mixon-Simma, Tiyacca YuKia
Adult Learning
Richmond, Virginia
Murphy, Emily Lynn
Sport Leadership
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Nosbisch, Jackson Donald
Special Education
Holly Springs, North Carolina
Peters, Robert D.
Special Education
Goochland, Virginia
Philip, Lauren
Adult Learning
Couva, Trinidad and Tobago
Randolph, Dionyah Assata
Special Education
Richmond, Virginia
Rogalski, Cody T.
Counselor Education
Lockport, New York
Sheffield, Wendy Cunningham
Special Education
Midlothian, Virginia
Smith, Lindsay Joy
Counselor Education
Richmond, Virginia
Smyth, Hawley A.
Counselor Education
Richmond, Virginia
Starke, Rachel Arba
Reading
Richmond, Virginia
Thomas, Joi A.
Special Education
Richmond, Virginia
Turner, Marieka Elizibeth
Counselor Education
Winchester, Virginia
Walsh, Connor Patrick
Sport Leadership
Weston, Missouri
Wilkinson, Kieran S.
Curriculum and Instruction
Chesterfield, Virginia
Williams, Dennis II
Special Education
Decatur, Georgia
Willis, Katherine Christie
Special Education
Richmond, Virginia
Woodcock, Tammy M.
Counselor Education
Chesterfield, Virginia
Young, Andrew Griffin
Counselor Education
Richmond, Virginia
Master of Teaching
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Albis, Victoria Anne
Richmond, Virginia
Arnold, Tyler M.
Staunton, Virginia
Bari, Naveed
Sterling, Virginia
School of Education
School of Education
68 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Becker, Victoria Ann
Woodbridge, Virginia
Benitez Abreu, Jayne Estefany
Vienna, Virginia
Benson, John Kozak
Chesapeake, Virginia
Bergheimer, Nicholos
Richmond, Virginia
Berry, Chloe Jane
Waynesboro, Virginia
Bishop, Maria Farrell
Apex, North Carolina
Breitenbach, Elizabeth A.
Henrico, Virginia
Brown, Abigail Elaine
Sterling, Virginia
Cerminara, Katherine Ann
Waynesboro, Virginia
Condit, Brian L.
Seattle, Washington
Coronado, Jennifer
Williamsburg, Virginia
Darby, Adam Patrick
Richmond, Virginia
De Matteo, Christopher Thomas
Chester, Virginia
Deiss, Brianna Corinne
Fairfax, Virginia
Diaz, Jessica Areli
Richmond, Virginia
Dunn, Christine Anne
Richmond, Virginia
Dzienny, Nicholas F.
Richmond, Virginia
Evans, Sabrina LaShon
Alexandria, Virginia
Flannagan, Charlotte
Alexandra Yates
Charles City, Virginia
Fowler, Arica M.
New Kent, Virginia
Franks, Alexandra Regina
Big Stone Gap, Virginia
Freeman, Jamiee Nicole
Richmond, Virginia
Fulton, Laurel Kathleen
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Gales, Gretchen S.
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Grunstad, Callie D.
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Hall, Lindsay R.
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Haysley, Eryn Prentice
Richmond, Virginia
Heaton, Marc A.
Richmond, Virginia
Hebert, Kathryn S.
Waldorf, Maryland
Huffman, Katharine Lee
Midlothian, Virginia
Ingram, Kara Ashleigh
Chesterfield, Virginia
Jackson, Elizabeth-Ann Marie
Richmond, Virginia
Krebs, Karley Oonagh
Anaheim, California
LaBarr, Peter David
Chesterfield, Virginia
Lieu, Lyly
North Springfield, Virginia
Liggitt, Stephanie N.
Chester, Virginia
Lilly, Sydney Brooke
Prince George, Virginia
Lock, Brooke A.
Stephens City, Virginia
Lockwood, Carly Rae
Charlottesville, Virginia
Marquez, Frances Ruth F.
Alexandria, Virginia
Mazur Gallagher,
Katherine Jeannine
Richmond, Virginia
McClellan, Elizabeth Hawsie
Richmond, Virginia
McCummings, Kiana Raenell
Hampton, Virginia
McGrath, Katherine Tedder
Chesterfield, Virginia
McMahon, Kathryn Michelle
Richmond, Virginia
Miller, Maranda Marie
Atlanta, Georgia
Miyamoto, Yuna
Chantilly, Virginia
Mulroney, Maris Christina
Berryville, Virginia
Okamuro, Christopher Andrew
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Olander, Margaret Rachael
Midlothian, Virginia
Pauley, Sarah Nichole
Portsmouth, Virginia
Perkinson, William A.
Richmond, Virginia
Petzold, Megan Elizabeth
Glen Allen, Virginia
Pfund, Emily Elizabeth
Midlothian, Virginia
Powell, Kelli L.
Richmond, Virginia
Rademaker, Joshua Lee
Midlothian, Virginia
Reed, Vena Nikhaule
Yorktown, Virginia
Richmond, Michaela Elaine
Richmond, Virginia
Roberts, Jada Laniece
Alexandria, Virginia
Ruiz de Velasco, Chris
Brownsville, Texas
Sanchez, Martha Fernanda
Woodbridge, Virginia
Small, Taylor Symone
Raleigh, North Carolina
Smith, Rachel Elizabeth
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Spencer, Katherine Willard
Reston, Virginia
Spencer, Keturah Rachael
McMinnville, Oregon
Stoots, Mary A.
Midlothian, Virginia
Ta, Asein Panyasa
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Veasey, Brandi Michelle
Norfolk, Virginia
Walker, Landon Tarrant
Richmond, Virginia
Walton, Zoe Tyava
Hampton, Virginia
Wilkes, Alexis Morgan
Richmond, Virginia
Wood, Kathryn Louise
Richmond, Virginia
Post-master’s Certificate
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Boyd, Phaedra D.
Reading Specialist
Fairfax, Virginia
Stovall, Raven Chelsey
Educational Leadership
Salem, Virginia
VCU Commencement 2018 69 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Bachelor of Arts
Alshamisi, Saif Ali**
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Bell, Thomas Henry
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Charlottesville, Virginia
Berry, Joseph Dominick
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Richmond, Virginia
Boateng, Daniel Opoku
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Dumfries, Virginia
Cobb, Kelsey Ann***
Homeland Security and Emergency
Preparedness, Criminal Justice
Warrenton, Virginia
Colianni, Devon*
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Fairfax, Virginia
Covell, Kirsten Lynn*
Homeland Security and Emergency
Preparedness, Criminal Justice
Leesburg, Virginia
Crosbie, Tia Jessica**°
Foreign Language and Homeland
Security and Emergency
Preparedness and Criminal Justice
Herndon, Virginia
Fields, Jacob Daniel**
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Chester, Virginia
Filisetti, Matias Pablo*
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Richmond, Virginia
Gilani, Dorna
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Gainesville, Virginia
Glaize, Christopher Ryan
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Lynchburg, Virginia
Hayes, Kaitlin Elizabeth
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Fairfax, Virginia
Henderson Hunter,
LaChante Niesha
Homeland Security and Emergency
Preparedness, Criminal Justice
Dumfries, Virginia
Hussar, George William*
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Jastram, Cody James
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Joyner, Michael A.*
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Kowal, Christopher Joseph
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Glen Allen, Virginia
Layne, Tyler S.
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Chesterfield, Virginia
Le, Kelvin Anh
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Washington, Virginia
Lugo, Gabriel E.
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Richmond, Virginia
Martin, Michael Patrick
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Richmond, Virginia
Mascarenhas, Lygia Arabella*
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Richmond, Virginia
Mashburn, Jacqueline Lizbeth**
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Arlington, Virginia
Massey, Chad J.
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Chester, Virginia
McGhee, Kali Nicole
Homeland Security and Emergency
Preparedness, Political Science
Orange, Virginia
McKnight, Ayanna Kesi
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Richmond, Virginia
Miller, Kiana Rhiannon*
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Round Hill, Virginia
Minter, Evan Asher
Homeland Security and Emergency
Preparedness and Philosophy
Powhatan, Virginia
Mowery, Brandon Ernest
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Alexandria, Virginia
Nagengast, John Gilbert
Homeland Security and Emergency
Preparedness, Criminal Justice
Stewartstown, Pennsylvania
Pearson, Garrett William
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Rockville, Virginia
Pennyfeather, Isaiah R.
Homeland Security and Emergency
Preparedness, Criminal Justice
Hampton, Virginia
Pudasaini, Diwakar
Homeland Security and Emergency
Preparedness, Criminal Justice
Ashburn, Virginia
Rivi, Joseph Paul
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Fairfax Station, Virginia
Robertson, Lauren M.*
Homeland Security and Emergency
Preparedness, Political Science
Stephens City, Virginia
Robertson, Tyler Ray*
Homeland Security and Emergency
Preparedness, Criminal Justice
New Kent, Virginia
Sands, Carly Irene*
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Herndon, Virginia
Shupp, John Joseph
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Richmond, Virginia
Van Aalst, Dylan C.
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Den Helder, Netherlands
Walsh, Marah Kaitlyn*
Homeland Security and Emergency
Preparedness, Criminal Justice
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Warden, Matthew J.
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Richmond, Virginia
Winkie, Nickolas Asahi*
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Montclair, Virginia
Woodson, Lavente Jarvis
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Buckingham, Virginia
L. Douglas Wilder School of
Government and Public Affairs
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs
70 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Wrann, John Alexander
Homeland Security and Emergency
Preparedness, Criminal Justice
Williamsburg, Virginia
Yates, Rochelle Ann-Marie
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Richmond, Virginia
Zarudzki, Johanna Kay
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Catlett, Virginia
Bachelor of Science
Adams, Brandon Dennis
Criminal Justice
Richmond, Virginia
Adesina, Bidemi M.
Criminal Justice
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Aguilar, Karina Margarita
Criminal Justice
Falls Church, Virginia
Ailstock, Tanner Michael
Urban and Regional Studies
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Aljohani, Murad Abdullah
Criminal Justice
Richmond, Virginia
Allen, Jazmine Austin
Criminal Justice
Richmond, Virginia
Ammon, Victoria Ruth
Criminal Justice
San Diego, California
Banks, Alisha D.
Criminal Justice
Richmond, Virginia
Barden, Ethan Alexander
Criminal Justice
Chesterfield, Virginia
Barry, Nouhou Souleymane
Criminal Justice
Woodbridge, Virginia
Bell, Thomas Henry
Criminal Justice
Charlottesville, Virginia
Bennett, Johnathan Daniel
Urban and Regional Studies
Glen Allen, Virginia
Beverly, Gracie Marie
Urban and Regional Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Bianchi, Marcus Jackson*
Criminal Justice
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Bint Abdul Malik,
Safiyyah Muslima
Criminal Justice
Richmond, Virginia
Black, Madison Leigh
Criminal Justice
Arlington, Virginia
Boothe, Imani Monet
Criminal Justice
Richmond, Virginia
Boyles, Timothy D.**
Criminal Justice, Homeland Security
and Emergency Preparedness
Centreville, Virginia
Braxton, Ayana Monae’
Criminal Justice
Orange, Virginia
Brooks, Ashley Nicole
Criminal Justice
Chesapeake, Virginia
Bull, Anneliese Elizabeth Trossett
Criminal Justice
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Burnham, Kelley Annita
Criminal Justice
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Butts, Jaren Ciara*
Criminal Justice
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Canavos, Andrew Touzos*
Criminal Justice
Newport News, Virginia
Chaney, Dakia
Criminal Justice, Sociology
Woodbridge, Virginia
Chappell, Gwendolyn A.
Criminal Justice
Henrico, Virginia
Clark-Cofer, Pamela Sue
Criminal Justice
Colonial Heights, Virginia
Cloud, Olivia Elizabeth*
Criminal Justice
Fairfax Station, Virginia
Contreras, Tierra Desiree
Criminal Justice, Homeland Security
and Emergency Preparedness
Richmond, Virginia
Cox, Regina Monique
Criminal Justice
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Crockett, Aryanna Lorraine
Criminal Justice
Waldorf, Maryland
Danesh, Nahal
Criminal Justice
Great Falls, Virginia
Donohoe, John K.
Criminal Justice
Aldie, Virginia
Dreybus, Alexandra Nicole*
Urban and Regional Studies
Williamsburg, Virginia
Duong, Brandon Nhat-khoi**°
Urban and Regional Studies
and Economics
Ashburn, Virginia
Edmondson, Mack James Jr.
Criminal Justice
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Eiker, David Alan
Urban and Regional Studies
Staunton, Virginia
Ferguson, Ashley N.
Urban and Regional Studies
Goochland, Virginia
Ferry, Dominique N.
Criminal Justice
Winchester, Virginia
Finch, Lillian Franklin*
Criminal Justice
Ashland, Virginia
Foster, Naudia Simone
Criminal Justice
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Gomez, Alexander Cruz
Criminal Justice and Homeland
Security and Emergency
Preparedness
Patrick Springs, Virginia
Goosun, Sharena C.
Criminal Justice
Richmond, Virginia
Gordon, William C.
Criminal Justice
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Graves, Camilla Breale Lash’e
Criminal Justice
Manhattan, Kansas
Graves, India Nicole
Criminal Justice
Danville, Virginia
Green, Anthony Lamont Jr.
Urban and Regional Studies
Williamsburg, Virginia
Griffin, James Kyle
Urban and Regional Studies
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Gwyn, Tiffany Nicole*
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Stafford, Virginia
Harris, Caleisha Marie
Criminal Justice
Richmond, Virginia
Harris, Sara Elsbeth
Criminal Justice
Louisa, Virginia
Haverstick, Crystal Ann
Criminal Justice
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Henry, April
Criminal Justice
Alexandria, Virginia
Hertzog, Janelle Nicole
Criminal Justice
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Hoy, Antwan LaMar*
Urban and Regional Studies
Killeen, Texas
Iden, Jacob Michael*
Criminal Justice
Fredericksburg, Virginia
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs
VCU Commencement 2018 71 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Isaac, Kayla Sidney
Criminal Justice
King William, Virginia
Jamer, Matthew J.
Criminal Justice
Midlothian, Virginia
Janotka, Catrianna R.*
Criminal Justice
Chesapeake, Virginia
Johnson, Sheridan Michelle*
Criminal Justice
Oak Hill, Virginia
Jones, Leroy Bo
Criminal Justice
Chesterfield, Virginia
Jones, Taylor Patricia
Criminal Justice
Prince George’s County, Maryland
Joyner, Michael A.*
Criminal Justice
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Kamara, Ameratu Kalal
Criminal Justice
Alexandria, Virginia
Kearney, Liam Patrick
Criminal Justice
Culpeper, Virginia
Keller, Elise Brett
Criminal Justice
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Kellum, Byer P.
Criminal Justice
Arlington, Virginia
King, Sean Michael
Criminal Justice
Mechanicsville, Virginia
King, Stephanie Viola
Criminal Justice
Portsmouth, Virginia
Knapke, Kyle Robert
Criminal Justice, Homeland Security
and Emergency Preparedness
Powhatan, Virginia
Kohlbrenner, Alea J.**
Urban and Regional Studies
Vienna, Virginia
Kohlbrenner, Anna R.**
Urban and Regional Studies,
Criminal Justice
Vienna, Virginia
Lafranchise, Brian J.
Criminal Justice
Woodbridge, Virginia
Lenard, Timothy Malik
Criminal Justice
Chesapeake, Virginia
Li, Karen
Criminal Justice
Fairfax, Virginia
Lloyd, Victoria LeeAnn Keeley
Criminal Justice
Richmond, Virginia
Lown, Brooke Holton
Criminal Justice
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Mack, Jessica Rae
Criminal Justice
Remington, Virginia
Malkisedeq, Tameka LaShaunda
Criminal Justice
Richmond, Virginia
Mascarenhas, Lygia Arabella*
Criminal Justice, Homeland Security
and Emergency Preparedness
Annandale, Virginia
Mattimoe, Robert Andrew
Criminal Justice
Charlottesville, Virginia
McAnney, Tyler A.
Criminal Justice
Portsmouth, Virginia
McCormick, Taylor LaShawn***
Criminal Justice
Glen Allen, Virginia
McDaniel, Katelyn W.
Criminal Justice
Chesterfield, Virginia
McKenzie, Johnathan Michael
Criminal Justice
Chatham, Virginia
Melendez, Ever
Balmoriz Quinteros
Criminal Justice
Woodbridge, Virginia
Mendoza-Portocarrero,
Johan Andre
Criminal Justice
Richmond, Virginia
Mitchell, Brittany Antionette
Criminal Justice
Suffolk, Virginia
Mobarak, Giancarlo
Urban and Regional Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Moore, Keiona Faye
Criminal Justice, Sociology
Stafford, Virginia
Moseley, Mariah Marie
Criminal Justice
Palmdale, Virginia
Nance, Ashley Dannielle
Criminal Justice
Chesapeake, Virginia
Nelson, Nicole Patricia
Urban and Regional Studies
Vienna, Virginia
Nwosu, Audrey-Anne
Criminal Justice
Centreville, Virginia
Oden, Adrianna L.
Criminal Justice
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Osman, Leem Elamin
Criminal Justice
Woodbridge, Virginia
Owens, Maisha S.
Criminal Justice, Homeland Security
and Emergency Preparedness
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Page, Lindsey*
Criminal Justice
Alexandria, Virginia
Pena-Amezquita,
Alessandra Victoria
Criminal Justice
Lima, Peru
Pence, Elizabeth Amber
Criminal Justice
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Prince, BreYanna Monique
Criminal Justice and Psychology
Alexandria, Virginia
Richmond, Macoia A.*
Criminal Justice
Chantilly, Virginia
Robinson, Corey H.
Urban and Regional Studies
Alexandria, Virginia
Rote, Chloe Elizabeth
Urban and Regional Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Sadler, Stephen Andrew
Criminal Justice
Chesapeake, Virginia
Sareen, Rohan
Criminal Justice
Vienna, Virginia
Schenking, Liam T.
Urban and Regional Studies
Burke, Virginia
Scott, Michael
Criminal Justice
Saxe, Virginia
Sharma, Aditi*
Criminal Justice
Sterling, Virginia
Shea, Holly Elizabeth
Criminal Justice
Richmond, Virginia
Sheehan, Dylan Andrew
Urban and Regional Studies
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Shell, Graham A.
Urban and Regional Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Shute, Justin Alexander
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Sienicki, Ashley Alden
Criminal Justice
Vienna, Virginia
Simpson, Evan Joseph
Criminal Justice
Richmond, Virginia
Skala, Nicole Marie***
Criminal Justice
Chesterfield, Virginia
Slattery, Shelby Alexis
Criminal Justice
Henrico, Virginia
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs
72 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Smith, Quanisha Janay
Criminal Justice
Richmond, Virginia
Stockton, Sierra Danielle
Criminal Justice
Orange, Virginia
Strange, Jamelle Vincent
Criminal Justice
Hampton, Virginia
Suraweera, Sajith*
Criminal Justice, Homeland Security
and Emergency Preparedness
Herndon, Virginia
Tardio, Bianca Michelle*°
Criminal Justice and Business
Henrico, Virginia
Tatum, Takeirra S.
Criminal Justice
Richmond, Virginia
Taylor, Lauren Harley
Urban and Regional Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Templeton, Kasey N.
Criminal Justice
Richmond, Virginia
Tesfaye, Semene**
Criminal Justice, Psychology
Stafford, Virginia
Tillman, Justin Earl
Criminal Justice
Redford, Virginia
Tiwari, Rajeev David
Urban and Regional Studies
Glen Allen, Virginia
Torres, Emmerie May Lokelani
Criminal Justice
Waimanalo, Hawaii
Tossone, Spencer Alyse
Criminal Justice
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Tran, Randy
Urban and Regional Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Triana, Michael Steven
Criminal Justice, Homeland Security
and Emergency Preparedness
Aylett, Virginia
Tyler, Justin Alexander
Urban and Regional Studies
Laurel, Maryland
Urquiola, Anthony Emilio**
Criminal Justice
Woodbridge, Virginia
Urrutia, Jenrri Antonio
Criminal Justice
Woodbridge, Virginia
Walter, Rory Michael
Criminal Justice
Clifton, Virginia
Wanzer, Deja Rachal
Criminal Justice
Woodbridge, Virginia
Watts, Diamond Ariel Aisha*
Criminal Justice
Baltimore, Maryland
Wheaton, Alyssa Nicole Dacayo
Criminal Justice
Chester, Virginia
Whedbee, Irma Zoe
Urban and Regional Studies
Charlottesville, Virginia
Whitehead, Nikiyah Q.
Criminal Justice
Franklin, Virginia
Wiggins-Mckinney, Teja Emani
Criminal Justice
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Williams, Darrius A.
Criminal Justice
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Williams, Jessica L.
Criminal Justice
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Williams, Jonathan Leneze
Criminal Justice
Chesterfield, Virginia
Williams, Kenya
Criminal Justice
Bowie, Virginia
Zarudzki, Johanna Kay
Criminal Justice
Catlett, Virginia
Post-baccalaureate
Graduate Certificate
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Beck, Lori E.
Geographic Information Systems
Chicora, Pennsylvania
Ben Miled, Soumaya
Geographic Information Systems
Tunis, Tunisia
Blankenship, Richard Lee Jr.
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Richmond, Virginia
Broglio, Angela
Non-profit Management
Hamilton, Virginia
Clarke, Chelsea Elizabeth Kelly
Non-profit Management
Houston, Texas
Cody, Keandrea Leshae
Gender Violence Intervention
Hopewell, Virginia
Desaix, Matthew George
Geographic Information Systems
Lovettsville, Virginia
Dister, Jonah Mason
Non-profit Management
Norfolk, Virginia
Dotson, Jessica Nicole
Non-profit Management
Wise, Virginia
Easter, Nicholas Franklin
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Stafford, Virginia
Elrayah, Mona M.
Non-profit Management
Annandale, Virginia
Ferguson, Adam Brooks
Non-profit Management
Martinsville, Virginia
Greene, Michelle Elizabeth
Gender Violence Intervention
Fairfax, Virginia
Handwerker, Lara McLellan
Geographic Information Systems
Clemson, South Carolina
Hensley, Julia Elizabeth
Geographic Information Systems
Chantilly, Virginia
Hong, Phillip Thanh
Gender Violence Intervention
Falls Church, Virginia
Hopkins, Jack Stuart
Geographic Information Systems
Birmingham, Alabama
Jackson, Melissa Irene W.
Gender Violence Intervention
Richmond, Virginia
Kubat, Ashley Whitney
Public Management
Richmond, Virginia
Lucas, D. Pulane
Geographic Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Madden, Erin
Public Management
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Mahady, Hector Paul
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Richmond, Virginia
Mai, Eric V.
Geographic Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Manning, Nathan Joseph
Geographic Information Systems
Ashland, Virginia
McDaniel, Jennifer L.
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Stafford, Virginia
Mitchell, Kerry Anne
Non-profit Management
Richmond, Virginia
Morris, Laura Nicole
Gender Violence Intervention
Matthews, Virginia
Morrison, Charles Christopher
Geographic Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs
VCU Commencement 2018 73 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
O’Neal, Jonathan Patrick
Geographic Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Patterson, Cassandra Rae
Geographic Information Systems
Fairfax, Virginia
Patterson, Ronke C.
Non-profit Management
Richmond, Virginia
Pearson, Jennifer Marie
Gender Violence Intervention
Charlottesville, Virginia
Randolph, Bernita Cynthia
Public Management
Richmond, Virginia
Robertson, Jessica Ann
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Roderick, Elizabeth
Non-profit Management
Gallipolis, Ohio
Russo, Jessica Rose
Urban and Regional Planning
Westfield, New Jersey
Ryder, Jamison W.
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Chesterfield, Virginia
Salguero, Leslie Marie
Gender Violence Intervention
Sterling, Virginia
Saylors, Alyson MacKenzie
Non-profit Management
Manassas, Virginia
Sellew, Melinda Jean
Non-profit Management
Midlothian, Virginia
Stifter, Jennifer Christine
Gender Violence Intervention
Rockville, Maryland
Strawderman, Mary M.
Geographic Information Systems
Richmond, Virginia
Turner, Jessica T.
Geographic Information Systems
Stafford, Virginia
Vaught, Caitlyn Monique
Homeland Security and
Emergency Prepared
South Hill, Virginia
Voll, Brittany Nicole Daniels
Non-profit Management
Seaford, Virginia
Wagner, Ava Louise
Non-profit Management
Richmond, Virginia
Williams, Ashley Lauren
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Chester, Virginia
Zehrt, Ashley Elizabeth
Public Management
Mobile, Alabama
Master of Arts
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Bordeaux, Jenna Kristine
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Poquoson, Virginia
Calhoun, Camille Deanna
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Bowie, Maryland
Crawford, Joshua Ryan
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Gloucester, Virginia
Ehlers, John Raymond
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Norfolk, Virginia
Haggerty, Michael E.
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Stafford, Virginia
Hartzell, Jenna Lynn
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Carrollton, Virginia
Pieti, Amelia Jacqueline
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Richmond, Virginia
Rahimi, Khalid
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Shipp, Victoria Tiller
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Midlothian, Virginia
Smith, Jada Nicolle
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Richmond, Virginia
Thomas, Timothy Lirod
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Surry, Virginia
Williams, Ashley Lauren
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Chester, Virginia
Master of Public
Administration
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Barton, Eric Michael
Richmond, Virginia
Coye, Susanna
Kiev, Ukraine
Elrayah, Mona
Annandale, Virginia
Handwerker, Michael
Seaford, New York
Horton, Amanda Cory
Cartersville, Virginia
Madden, Erin
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Patterson, Ronke Camarra
Richmond, Virginia
Phillips, Caroline Elizabeth
Delmar, Delaware
Roderick, Elizabeth
Gallipolis, Ohio
Sellew, Melinda Jean
Midlothian, Virginia
Simpkins, Maya
Richmond, Virginia
Vanderveldt, Renae Elise
Purcellville, Virginia
Wagner, Ava Louise
Richmond, Virginia
Watts, Courtney Irene
Saxe, Virginia
Yohannes, Meron Tedros
Richmond, Virginia
Zehrt, Ashley Elizabeth
Mobile, Alabama
Master of Science
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Adams, Carl Thomas III
Criminal Justice
Culpeper, Virginia
Doody, Rebecca Hope
Criminal Justice
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Easter, Nicholas Franklin
Criminal Justice
Stafford, Virginia
Johnson, Ashley Elizabeth
Criminal Justice
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Karner, Dillion Michael
Criminal Justice
Newport News, Virginia
MacDonald, Hollie
Criminal Justice
Yorktown, Virginia
Master of Urban and
Regional Planning
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Becker, Matthew John
Chesapeake, Virginia
Ben Miled, Soumaya
Tunis, Tunisia
Cameron, Hannah Moore
Boone, North Carolina
Elder, Jake Foster
Chesterfield, Virginia
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs
74 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Ewart, Max Aaron
Washington, D.C.
Handwerker, Lara McLellan
Clemson, South Carolina
Harris, Jesse Andrew Kramer
Richmond, Virginia
Kingstrom, Chad Michael
Sacred Heart, Minnesota
Leonard, Grace
Richmond, Virginia
Liu, Zhaokai
Fushun, China
Manning, Nathan Joseph
Ashland, Virginia
Patterson, Cassandra Rae
Fairfax, Virginia
Quirke, Aidan Michael
Burke, Virginia
Russo, Jessica Rose
Westfield, New Jersey
Williams, Mariah L.
New York, New York
VCU Commencement 2018 75 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Post-baccalaureate
Graduate Certificate
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Abdi, Myshake Solomon
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Adams, Nathaniel Brendon
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Manassas, Virginia
Beck, Jadon Hayes
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Junction City, Kansas
Bergeron, Samantha
Yevgenyevna
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Ashburn, Virginia
Butt, Sarmad Ilyas
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Chappa, Bharadwaja Suryateja
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Frederick, Maryland
Cho, Yoo Kyum
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Choi, Olivia Jeong Min
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Annandale, Virginia
Cosby, Matthew Stuart
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Council, Kimaya Ryan
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Dewey, John Allen
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
East Greenbush, New York
Dominguez, Antonio Alberto
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Mercedes, Texas
Doshi, Anish
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Charlottesville, Virginia
Dunn, Jenevieve Danielle
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
McLean, Virginia
Duong, Cuong Phu
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Seattle, Washington
Elmahdi, Alsiddig Abdelrahman
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Leesburg, Virginia
Ergun, Duru Zeynep
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Manakin Sabot, Virginia
Gilbert, Rachel
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Roanoke, Virginia
Girmai, Ezana
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Atlanta, Georgia
Graves, Justin Lindsay
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Grizzard, Kevin T.
Medical Physics
Richmond, Virginia
Gudyka, Katelyn
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Hanley, Lauren Elizabeth
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Haq, Muzayyan Syed
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Leesburg, Virginia
Hewlett, William Hunter
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hirsch, Alexander Michael
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Los Angeles, California
Hojati, Ashkhan
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Great Falls, Virginia
Holland, Michael Bradley
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Hoskins, Andrew James
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Woodbridge, Virginia
Jang, Joung Yun
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Midlothian, Virginia
Keane, Hope Yu Jie
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Beaufort, South Carolina
Keiter, Michael Dalton
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Kim, Paul
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Midlothian, Virginia
Kishore, Anita
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Ashburn, Virginia
Kloster, Alix Holland
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Norfolk, Virginia
Ko, Kevin
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Placentia, California
Kutsileva, Maria L.
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Arlington, Virginia
Kwak, Min Seung
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Lewis, Crystal
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Raleigh, North Carolina
Lothert, Brogen Michelle
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Mahadevan, Karunasai
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Charlottesville, Virginia
Malhotra, Sunaina
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Alexandria, Virginia
Miller, Luke
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Vienna, Virginia
Minniti, Robert Joseph IV
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Round Hill, Virginia
Moore, Davis Carl
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Lynchburg, Virginia
Murthy, Akshay K.
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
South Riding, Virginia
Opoku, Kwadwo M.
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Woodbridge, Virginia
Park, Sun Young
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Los Angeles, California
Patel, Kunal
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Houston, Texas
Pondugula, Pushpak
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Ashburn, Virginia
Potluri, Thrisha K.
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Herndon, Virginia
Reichmann, Geetika Anja
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Bowie, Maryland
Richardson, Wendy Pak
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Hampton, Virginia
Rowe, Anne Kathryn
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Yorktown, Virginia
Sajid, Junaid M.
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Springfield, Virginia
Schoomaker, Heidi L.
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Seikel, Zachary Cannon
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Austin, Texas
Sevilla, Cruz Jr.
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Chicago, Illinois
Shin, Hyun Seung
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Fairfax, Virginia
Soares, Kenji Isao
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Modesto, California
Spires, Zachary Richard
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Arlington, Virginia
Syptak, Caitlyn Marie
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Harrisonburg, Virginia
School of Medicine
School of Medicine
76 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Trinh, Anh Ngoc
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Viar, Kenneth Edward II
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Charlottesville, Virginia
Vijayakumar, Nivetha
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
McLean, Virginia
Wilson, Zachary Tyler
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Wilsonville, Oregon
Wong, Andrew Patrick
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Workman, Samuel
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Wright, Carter Wesley
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Roanoke, Virginia
Yancey, Sarah Jeffrey
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Yim, Matthew Dongheuk
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Ashburn, Virginia
Yu, Eric Christopher
Pre-Medical Graduate Health Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
Zhang Weibin, Melvyn
Addiction Studies
Republic of Singapore
Master of Public Health
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Abbas, Salma Muhammad
Richmond, Virginia
Ball, Kevin M.
Williamsburg, Virginia
Delaney, Allison
Williamsburg, Virginia
Ford, Timothy Rex
Richmond, Virginia
Godbout, Emily
Midlothian, Virginia
Ming, Hannah Marie
Dinwiddie, Virginia
Paulson, Litta Grace
Richmond, Virginia
Scialli, Anna Catherine
Washington, D.C.
Stephens, Emily Elizabeth
Richmond, Virginia
Thomas, Amelia
Bumpass, Virginia
Master of Science
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Blajkevich, Nadejda Andreevna
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Britt, Erin Lindsey
Physiology and Biophysics
Sandy Spring, Maryland
Brunick, Patrick Vincent
Medical Physics
Norfolk, Virginia
Clayton, Nicholas James
Physiology and Biophysics
Leesburg, Virginia
Cuddy, Travis Michael
Physiology and Biophysics
Richmond, Virginia
Cutter, Zachary S.
Physiology and Biophysics
Midlothian, Virginia
DeLoyht, Jacqueline Michelle
Anatomy and Neurobiology
Richmond, Virginia
Dunbar, Ellyn
Human Genetics
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Dykzeul, Natalie Lynn
Genetic Counseling
Turlock, California
Evani, Om Aditya
Physiology and Biophysics
Richmond, Virginia
Hammad, Lina Kamal
Addiction Studies
Queens, New York
Hanu, Samuel Cudjoe
Addiction Studies
Accra, Ghana
Harris, Dara Catherine
Genetic Counseling
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Larsen, James Douglas
Physiology and Biophysics
Gainesville, Virginia
Linehan, Connor David
Genetic Counseling
Buxton, Maine
Mirpanah, Jacob
Physiology and Biophysics
Ashburn, Virginia
Moh, Anna Patricia
Genetic Counseling
Burke, Virginia
Moon, Jean
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Glen Allen, Virginia
Njoku, Daniel C.
Physiology and Biophysics
Chester, Virginia
Procopio, Rebecca Anne
Genetic Counseling
Turbotville, Pennsylvania
Riley, Kaitlyn Elizabeth
Genetic Counseling
East Falmouth, Massachusetts
Sapra, Adya
Microbiology and Immunology
New Delhi, India
Snajczuk, Jordan E.
Genetic Counseling
Buffalo, New York
Tanner, Erin Renee
Genetic Counseling
Roanoke, Virginia
Thorson, Lynda
Addiction Studies
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Yadav, Prashant
Physiology and Biophysics
Oak Hill, Virginia
Doctor of Medicine
Candidates presented by
Dean Peter F. Buckley
Alam, Arfeen
Cupertino, California
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Anesthesiology)
Alam, Asim
Cupertino, California
Hospital Appointment:
Kaiser Permanente
San Francisco, California
(Medicine-Preventive Medicine)
Anderson, Justin Douglas
Ogden, Utah
Hospital Appointment:
Mayo Clinic School of Graduate
Medical Education
Phoenix, Arizona
(Radiation Oncology)
Anshien, Marco J.
Falls Church, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
(Emergency Medicine)
Baer, Matthew Louis
South Orange, New Jersey
Hospital Appointment:
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, Missouri
(Neurology)
Ballou, Marguerite Cassie
Covington, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
West Virginia University
School of Medicine
Morgantown, West Virginia
(General Surgery)
Banfield, Molly Mae
Wake, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Michigan Hospital
Ann Arbor, Michigan
(Family Medicine)
School of Medicine
VCU Commencement 2018 77 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Barton, Margaret Stewart
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Vanderbilt University
Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
(Pediatrics)
Baten-Tschan, Alexander
Ferdows
Potomac, Maryland
Hospital Appointment:
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, Virginia
(Transitional)
Penn State University, Hershey
Hershey, Pennsylvania
(Ophthalmology)
Behl, William Claiborne
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
(Surgery-Preliminary)
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
(Radiology-Diagnostic)
Boyer, David Luis
Heber City, Utah
Hospital Appointment:
Creighton University
Affiliated Hospitals
Omaha, Nebraska
(Obstetrics-Gynecology)
Byron, Rhiannon Kate
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Ohio State University
Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
(Obstetrics-Gynecology)
Cash, Devin Ross
Lynchburg, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, Missouri
(Internal Medicine)
Chaggar, Rajbir Singh
Chester, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Medicine-Preliminary)
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Physical Medicine &
Rehabilitation)
Chan, Erica Win
Palo Alto, California
Hospital Appointment:
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
(Internal Medicine)
Chandra, Vyshak
Saint Augustine, Florida
Hospital Appointment:
University of Florida
Shands Hospital
Gainesville, Florida
(Neurological Surgery)
Chitnavis, Madhura Vikas
Roanoke, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech
Roanoke, Virginia
(Medicine-Preliminary)
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Radiology-Diagnostic)
Chumble, Ameya Atul
Martinsville, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Missouri Hospital
Columbia, Missouri
(Plastic Surgery)
Clampitt, Aaron David
Chilhowie, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Bon Secours Health
System St. Francis
Chesterfield, Virginia
(Family Medicine)
Clemo, Rebecca Frances Patricia
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
(Internal Medicine)
Clinger, Bryce Neal
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Hospital Appointment:
University of New Mexico
School of Medicine
Albuquerque, New Mexico
(Orthopedic Surgery)
Cockrell, Hannah Catherine
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Mississippi
Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi
(General Surgery)
Cohen, Garrett Steven
Menlo Park, California
Hospital Appointment:
University of California,
Irvine Medical Center
Orange, California
(Internal Medicine)
Cohen, Sophia Elizabeth
Scottsdale, Arizona
Hospital Appointment:
Stanford University
Stanford, California
(Emergency Medicine)
Conduff, Joseph Howard III
Floyd, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of North
Carolina Hospitals
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
(Otolaryngology)
Cornfield, Brittany Shea
Seattle, Washington
Hospital Appointment:
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon
(Pediatrics)
Cox, Christopher Trammell
Centennial, Colorado
Hospital Appointment:
University of Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
(Obstetrics-Gynecology)
Cross, Matthew Ward
Gloucester, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
(Anesthesiology)
Datyner, Emily Kotwal
Norfolk, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Vanderbilt University
Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
(Pediatrics)
Davis, Sydney Lynn
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Colorado Denver
School of Medicine
Aurora, Colorado
(Family Medicine)
Dawson, Courtney Davis
Altavista, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Lynchburg Family
Medicine Residency
Lynchburg, Virginia
(Family Medicine)
Deebel, Nicholas Allen
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Hospital Appointment:
Wake Forest University
School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
(Urology)
DeMasi, Stephanie Currin
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Alabama
Medical Center
Birmingham, Alabama
(Emergency Medicine)
DeTeresa, Catherine Anne
Oakton, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Obstetrics-Gynecology)
School of Medicine
78 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Dhir, Komal
Centreville, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, Virginia
(Emergency Medicine)
Dongmo, Gilles M.
Yaounde, Cameroon
Hospital Appointment:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania
(Anesthesiology)
Ferrell, Justin Taylor
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
(Pediatrics)
Frankovich, Jourdan Mary
Seoul, Korea
Hospital Appointment:
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
(Internal Medicine)
Funiciello, Landon James
Baldwinsville, New York
Hospital Appointment:
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, Virginia
(Medicine-Preliminary)
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Radiology-Diagnostic)
Gallagher, Mary Kathleen
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Iowa
Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City, Iowa
(Family Medicine)
Gathers, Diamone AuTarrey
Newport News, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Medicine-Preliminary)
Gergoudis, Lewis Richard
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Vidant Medical Center/
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina
(Family Medicine)
Goold, Eric Asay
Saint George, Utah
Hospital Appointment:
University of Utah
Affiliated Hospitals
Salt Lake City, Utah
(Pathology)
Gosche´, Emily Erin
Denver, Colorado
Hospital Appointment:
University of Colorado Denver
School of Medicine
Aurora, Colorado
(Internal Medicine)
Grasso, Mackenzie Bakker
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Orthopedic Surgery)
Grover, Molly
Herndon, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
(Family Medicine)
Hall, Kinsey Leigh
Coeburn, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Psychiatry)
Hankton, Stequita C.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hospital Appointment:
Cook County Health and
Hospital System
Chicago, Illinois
(Family Medicine)
Hanson, Mariko
Edina, Minnesota
Hospital Appointment:
University of North
Carolina Hospitals
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
(Neurology)
Hay, Samantha Allison
West Boylston, Massachusetts
Hospital Appointment:
University of Chicago
Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
(Emergency Medicine)
Hayes, Amanda Woods
Midlothian, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Orthopedic Surgery)
Henry, Christopher Neil
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Child Neurology)
Hinson, Allison Annette
Winchester, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Bon Secours Health
System Blackstone
Blackstone, Virginia
(Family Medicine)
Hlavin, Callie Anne
Charlottesville, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
UPMC Medical Education
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
(General Surgery)
Hoerner, Michael Uriah
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Naval Medical Center
San Diego, California
(Transitional)
Hoffman, Rebecka May
Oakville, Ontario Canada
Hospital Appointment:
Yale-New Haven Hospital
New Haven, Connecticut
(Emergency Medicine)
Hsiao, Tiffany Iris
San Jose, California
Hospital Appointment:
University of Colorado
School of Medicine
Denver, Colorado
(Surgery-Preliminary)
Hughes, Kelly Eileen
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Hospital Appointment:
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
(Internal Medicine)
Hurley, Tanner McClane
Hickory, North Carolina
Hospital Appointment:
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
(Obstetrics-Gynecology)
Hwig, Nauras
Vienna, Austria
Hospital Appointment:
VCU-Shenandoah Valley
Front Royal, Virginia
(Family Medicine)
Jackson, Jamaal Christopher
Hyattsville, Maryland
Hospital Appointment:
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
(Surgery-Preliminary)
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
(Urology)
Jafari, Moein
West Azerbaijan, Iran
Hospital Appointment:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania
(Internal Medicine)
Janssen, Brandon Kenneth
Springdale, Arkansas
Hospital Appointment:
University of Florida
Shands Hospital
Gainesville, Florida
(Internal Medicine)
Ji, Hyun
Fairfax, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Mayo Clinic School of Graduate
Medical Education
Rochester, Minnesota
(Internal Medicine)
School of Medicine
VCU Commencement 2018 79 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Jones, William Tyler
Glen Allen, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Missouri Hospital
Columbia, Missouri
(Emergency Medicine)
Kao, David Steven
Roanoke, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Orthopedic Surgery)
Kapyur, Sheila N.
Fullerton, California
Hospital Appointment:
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
(Internal Medicine)
Kashanian, Sarah Marie
Fairfax, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Maryland
Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland
(Internal Medicine)
Kazmi, Raza Abbas
Brooklyn, New York
Hospital Appointment:
University of Central Florida
Graduate Medical Education
Ocala, Florida
(Emergency Medicine)
Keefe, Kara Marie
Bristow, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Bon Secours Health
System St. Francis
Midlothian, Virginia
(Family Medicine)
Kemp, Owen Daniel
Lincoln, California
Hospital Appointment:
Arrowhead Regional
Medical Center
Colton, California
(Emergency Medicine)
Khatri, Imran Ahmed
Glen Allen, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Ohio State University
Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
(Medicine-Preliminary)
Ohio State University
Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
(Ophthalmology)
Kimball, Zachary Patrick
Mountain View, California
Hospital Appointment:
Hofstra Northwell
School of Medicine
Hempstead, New York
(Surgery-Preliminary)
Kindler, Kevin Edward
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hospital Appointment:
UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
(Family Medicine)
Kirkorowicz, Jacob Michael
Irvine, California
Hospital Appointment:
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
(Surgery-Preliminary)
Kramer, Charles Franklin
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Psychiatry)
Krause, Sylven Dominic
Gainesville, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Maine Medical Center
Portland, Maine
(Interventional Radiology)
Kremers, Alex Stuart
Cornelius, North Carolina
Hospital Appointment:
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
(General Surgery)
Kumar, Vidhya Lakshmi
Princeton, New Jersey
Hospital Appointment:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
(Pediatrics)
Kuriakose, Robin Koshy
Franklin Square, New York
Hospital Appointment:
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
(Medicine-Preliminary)
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
(Ophthalmology)
Lam, Olivia
Daly City, California
Hospital Appointment:
Kaiser Permanente, Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills, California
(Family Medicine)
Landsee, Adam Douglas
Muscoda, Wisconsin
Hospital Appointment:
Wake Forest Baptist
Medical Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
(Emergency Medicine)
Latham, Amauri Demeire
Culpeper, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Greenville Health System
Greenville, South Carolina
(Medicine-Pediatrics)
Leak, Tierra Nicole
Baltimore, Maryland
Hospital Appointment:
Bon Secours Health
System St. Francis
Midlothian, Virginia
(Family Medicine)
Lee, Janet Sunyoung
Seattle, Washington
Hospital Appointment:
University of Colorado Denver
School of Medicine
Aurora, Colorado
(General Surgery)
Lee, Paul Jae-Hyuk
Toronto, Ontario
Hospital Appointment:
University of Colorado Denver
School of Medicine
Aurora, Colorado
(Internal Medicine)
Levian, Candace
Los Angeles, California
Hospital Appointment:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
(Obstetrics-Gynecology)
Levitt, Allison Catherine
Sacramento, California
Hospital Appointment:
California Pacific Medical Center
San Francisco, California
(Internal Medicine)
Lipscomb, Ashley Blair
Blairs, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Kentucky
Medical Center
Lexington, Kentucky
(General Surgery)
Lo, Peter Chi-Cheong
Palo Alto, California
Hospital Appointment:
Riverside University Health System
Moreno Valley, California
(Surgery-Preliminary)
Mabe, Micah Logan
Lexington, North Carolina
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Surgery-Preliminary)
Magavi, Pooja Ravi
San Diego, California
Hospital Appointment:
Scripps Clinic/Green Hospital
La Jolla, California
(Internal Medicine)
Maheshwari, Parth
Crownsville, Maryland
Hospital Appointment:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania
(Internal Medicine)
School of Medicine
80 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Mahoney, Anne Byrd
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Alabama
Medical Center
Birmingham, Alabama
(Pediatrics)
Malik, Meher
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
(Obstetrics-Gynecology)
Massey, Bentley H. II
Wilson, North Carolina
Hospital Appointment:
Keesler Air Force Base
Biloxi, Mississippi
(General Surgery)
McDonagh, Philip Reed Wills III
La Plata, Maryland
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Medicine-Preliminary)
McFarling, Kelli Michelle
Danville, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Medical University of
South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
(Obstetrics-Gynecology)
McRae, Zachary Daniel
Harrisburg, North Carolina
Hospital Appointment:
Fort Belvoir
Fairfax, Virginia
(Family Medicine)
Meier, Jeremy Allen
Alpharetta, Georgia
Hospital Appointment:
University of North
Carolina Hospitals
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
(Internal Medicine)
Melvani, Rakhi
Apple Valley, California
Hospital Appointment:
Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego, California
(Transitional)
Wills Eye Residency
Program at Jefferson
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
(Ophthalmology)
Michel Wynn, Shannon Elizabeth
Goldvein, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
(Medicine-Pediatrics)
Miranian, Daniel Clay
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Michigan Hospitals
Ann Arbor, Michigan
(Obstetrics-Gynecology)
Mishra, Suraj Kumar
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
(Internal Medicine)
Mitchell, Vanessa Monique
Hampton, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Miami/
Holy Cross Hospital
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
(Internal Medicine)
Molayi, Anahita
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hospital Appointment:
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
(Medicine-Primary)
Molina, Angie M.
Hialeah, Florida
Hospital Appointment:
University of Maryland
Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland
(Medicine-Pediatrics)
Morgan, Eliott W.A.
Woodbridge, Connecticut
Hospital Appointment:
Maine Medical Center
Portland, Maine
(Medicine-Pediatrics)
Morin, Jacqueline Parks
Wytheville, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Kentucky
Medical Center
Lexington, Kentucky
(Surgery-Preliminary)
University of Kentucky
Medical Center
Lexington, Kentucky
(Urology)
Muffly, Scott Andrew
Corbin, Kentucky
Hospital Appointment:
University of Iowa
Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City, Iowa
(Orthopedic Surgery)
Mui, Allison Wai-Yun
Newport News, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
(Family Medicine)
Mullen, Amanda Ruth
Madison, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center
Pueblo, Colorado
(Family Medicine)
Murag, Soumya
San Jose, California
Hospital Appointment:
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
San Jose, California
(Internal Medicine)
Naik, Katrina Herbst
Tempe, Arizona
Hospital Appointment:
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
(Internal Medicine)
Naik, Nehal Sunil
Santa Barbara, California
Hospital Appointment:
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
(Emergency Medicine)
Nash, Ariel Paige
Fairfax Station, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Albany Medical Center
Albany, New York
(Medicine-Pediatrics)
Neal, Thomas William
Forest, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Lynchburg Family
Medicine Residency
Lynchburg, Virginia
(Family Medicine)
Nobbee, Timothy Alan
Chesterfield, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Washington
Affiliated Hospitals
Seattle, Washington
(Surgery-Preliminary)
University of Rochester
Strong Memorial
Rochester, New York
(Interventional Radiology)
Olmsted, Alisa Marie
Burke, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
(Psychiatry)
Olson, Chelsea Rochelle
Denver, Colorado
Hospital Appointment:
University of South
Alabama Hospitals
Mobile, Alabama
(General Surgery)
Ottofaro, Trevor Dale
Yorktown, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Grand Strand Regional
Medical Center
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
(Surgery-Preliminary)
School of Medicine
VCU Commencement 2018 81 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Page, Cristina Maria
Salem, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
(Internal Medicine)
Pedersen, Laura Lee
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Internal Medicine)
Pence, Taylor Showalter
McGaheysville, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Internal Medicine)
Peterson, Eric Lee
Taylorsville, Utah
Hospital Appointment:
University of Kentucky
Medical Center
Lexington, Kentucky
(Medicine-Preliminary)
Podder, Shreya
Mississauga, Ontario
Hospital Appointment:
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, Virginia
(Internal Medicine)
Powell, Christopher Lee
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Texas at
Austin Dell Medical
Austin, Texas
(Psychiatry)
Prajapati, Bhavini
Clifton, New Jersey
Hospital Appointment:
Maine Medical Center
Portland, Maine
(Medicine-Pediatrics)
Pumphrey, Katherine Ann
Severna Park, Maryland
Hospital Appointment:
NewYork-Presbyterian/
Weill Cornell Medical Center
New York, New York
(Pediatrics)
Purcell, Christopher Michael
Clearwater, Florida
Hospital Appointment:
University of Florida
Shands Hospital
Gainesville, Florida
(Emergency Medicine)
Pyon, Grace
Chesapeake, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of New Mexico
School of Medicine
Albuquerque, New Mexico
(General Surgery)
Qiu, Kenneth Deng
Ashburn, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, Virginia
(Family Medicine)
Rahiem, Sahar Tamima
Ocala, Florida
Hospital Appointment:
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
(Pediatrics)
Reed, Laura Kathleen
Hagerstown, Maryland
Hospital Appointment:
Baylor Scott & White Health
Temple, Texas
(Neurological Surgery)
Reimer, Joel Niles
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
David Grant Medical
Center/Travis AFB
Fairfield, California
(Family Medicine)
Robinson, Adam Alexander
Roanoke, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, Virginia
(Transitional)
UC San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, California
(Radiology-Diagnostic)
Rosenberg, Ron
Chicago, Illinois
Hospital Appointment:
Presence St. Joseph Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
(Family Medicine)
Rudebusch, Carl Thomas
Springfield, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
(Surgery-Preliminary)
Sahakian, Alexander Joseph
Pacific Palisades, California
Hospital Appointment:
Mayo Clinic School of Graduate
Medical Education
Rochester, Minnesota
(Internal Medicine)
Schloe, Alexander David
Bealeton, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Eglin Air Force Base
Valparaiso, Florida
(Family Medicine)
Schmedding, Nicholas Albert
Cloverly, Maryland
Hospital Appointment:
Wake Forest Baptist
Medical Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
(Internal Medicine)
Schmeitzel, John Louis
Floyd, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
St. Lukes-Bethlehem
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
(Emergency Medicine)
Schwartz, Margaret Jane
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Hospital Appointment:
University of Minnesota
Medical School
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
(Family Medicine)
Seneviratne, Danushka
Ottawa, Ontario
Hospital Appointment:
Mayo Clinic School of Graduate
Medical Education
Jacksonville, Florida
(Radiation Oncology)
Sheth, Sherna S.
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
(Otolaryngology)
Silva, Lauren Michelle
Miami, Florida
Hospital Appointment:
University of Florida
Shands Hospital
Gainesville, Florida
(Obstetrics-Gynecology)
Simonds, Robert Michael Jr.
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Hospital Appointment:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio
(Dermatology)
Simpson, Sarah Elizabeth
Oakwood, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Carilion Clinic Virginia Tech
Roanoke, Virginia
(Medicine-Preliminary)
Carilion Clinic Virginia Tech
Roanoke, Virginia
(Dermatology)
Song, Carolyn
Glen Allen, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Surgery-Preliminary)
Spangler, Luke Clayton
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Hospital Appointment:
Palmetto Health Richland
Columbia, South Carolina
(Family Medicine)
Sperlazza, Justin Robert
Buffalo, New York
Hospital Appointment:
University of North
Carolina Hospitals
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
(Pediatrics)
School of Medicine
82 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Stafflinger, Jillian Elizabeth
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Methodist Hospital
Houston, Texas
(Obstetrics-Gynecology)
Swaffar, Caitlan Leigh
Roanoke, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of North
Carolina Hospitals
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
(Pediatrics)
Tanglao, Alfred John Reyes
San Francisco, California
Hospital Appointment:
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, Florida
(Family Medicine)
Tee, Alexandra
San Jose, California
Hospital Appointment:
Kaiser Permanente San Jose
San Jose, California
(Family Medicine)
Thackston, Derek Allen
Farmville, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Emergency Medicine)
Thompson, Britany Nichole
Suffolk, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Carilion Clinic Virginia Tech
Roanoke, Virginia
(General Surgery)
Tomkinson, James Kieran
Glenwood, Maryland
Hospital Appointment:
University of Texas at Austin
Dell Medical School
Austin, Texas
(Pediatrics)
Tran, Trish Phuong
Chester, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Bon Secours Health
System St. Francis
Midlothian, Virginia
(Family Medicine)
Tucker, John Lewis
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Cook County Health and
Hospital System
Chicago, Illinois
(Emergency Medicine)
Vien, Linda P.
Santa Ana, California
Hospital Appointment:
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
(Internal Medicine)
Vy, Michelle
Sacramento, California
Hospital Appointment:
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco
San Francisco, California
(Medicine-Preliminary)
University of California, Davis
Sacramento, California
(Dermatology)
Wagner-Merrion, Michelle Diane
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Pediatrics)
Walter, Nicholas Emmanuel
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Hospital Appointment:
University of Maryland
Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland
(Emergency Medicine)
Ware, Jennifer Leigh
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, Virginia
(Family Medicine)
Widdicombe, Joseph Alexander
Prince George, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Medicine-Preliminary)
(Radiology-Diagnostic)
Wiener, Joseph Alexander
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Emergency Medicine)
Wood, Cameron Champion
Raleigh, North Carolina
Hospital Appointment:
University of Michigan
Hospitals Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Michigan
(Internal Medicine)
Woodward, Margaret Grace
Dover, New Hampshire
Hospital Appointment:
Mountain Area Health
Education Center
Asheville, North Carolina
(Family Medicine)
Watkins, Virginia Young
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, Missouri
(Obstetrics-Gynecology)
Zadell, Jesse Lloyd
Roanoke, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Florida Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
(Emergency Medicine)
Zenger, Anthony Troy
Ogden, Utah
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Medicine-Preliminary)
(Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation)
Zhou, Jenny Qinwen
Seattle, Washington
Hospital Appointment:
University of California San Diego
San Diego, California
(Internal Medicine)
Inova Doctor of Medicine
Recipients
Candidates presented by
Dean Peter F. Buckley
Allais, Blair Saunders
McLean, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
(Medicine-Preliminary)
(Dermatology)
Behnaz, Alexander Scott
Herndon, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Medicine-Preliminary)
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, Virginia
(Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation)
Bhatter, Meghna
Calabasas, California
Hospital Appointment:
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
(Medicine-Pediatrics)
Choudhury, Taslima
Lorton, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Emory University School
of Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia
(Pediatrics)
Deopujari, Shivani Jayant
Centreville, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
University of Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
(Emergency Medicine)
Fu, Song
Germantown, Maryland
Hospital Appointment:
University of Maryland
Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland
(Medicine-Preliminary)
Yale-New Haven Hospital
New Haven, Connecticut
(Anesthesiology)
School of Medicine
VCU Commencement 2018 83 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Huynh, Melissa Victoria
Oceanside, California
Hospital Appointment:
Long Beach Memorial
Medical Center
Long Beach, California
(Family Medicine)
Irgens-Moller, Nicole H.
San Francisco, California
Hospital Appointment:
Hofstra Northwell
School of Medicine
New Hyde Park, New York
(Pediatrics)
Kim, Benjamin Sun
Fairfax, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Stony Brook Teaching Hospital
Stony Brook, New York
(Anesthesiology)
Machado, Christian
Miami, Florida
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Fairfax Family Residency
Fairfax, Virginia
(Family Medicine)
Mauser, Justin Allan
Phoenix, Arizona
Hospital Appointment:
Long Beach Memorial
Medical Center
Long Beach, California
(Family Medicine)
Mesfin, Selamawi T.
Alexandria, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Providence Hospital
Washington, D.C.
(Family Medicine)
Munevar, Andrea Michelle
Dunn Loring, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
West Virginia University
School of Medicine
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
(Family Medicine)
Nandamuru, Yaminee Deepika
Columbus, Georgia
Hospital Appointment:
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
(Medicine-Preliminary)
(Neurology)
Narayan, Soumya
Toronto, Ontario
Hospital Appointment:
Cambridge Health Alliance
Cambridge, Massachusetts
(Medicine-Primary)
Newcomb, Alden Hemenway
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Orthopedic Surgery)
Nguyen, Giang-Kim Thi
Fairfax, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
St. Mary’s Hospital
Waterbury, Connecticut
(Medicine-Preliminary)
MedStar Georgetown
University Hospital
Washington, D.C.
(Radiology-Diagnostic)
Park, Jay Hong-Geun
Centreville, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Internal Medicine)
Patel, Jay Arvind
Vienna, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania
(General Surgery)
Phan, Diane Dao
Westminster, California
Hospital Appointment:
Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, California
(Family Medicine)
Rock, Andrew Karl
Howell, New Jersey
Hospital Appointment:
Albany Medical Center
Albany, New York
(Neurological Surgery)
Rogers, Ashley Emily
Buffalo, New York
Hospital Appointment:
MedStar Georgetown
University Hospital
Washington, D.C.
(Plastic Surgery)
Rozycki, Sarah Katherine
Richmond, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
Methodist Hospital
Houston, Texas
(Obstetrics-Gynecology)
Sadoughi, Tahoora
Los Angeles, California
Hospital Appointment:
Huntington Memorial Hospital
Pasadena, California
(Medicine-Preliminary)
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
(Neurology)
Shahbazi, Shandiz
Fairfax, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
MedStar Georgetown
University Hospital
Washington, D.C.
(Internal Medicine)
Tong, Larry
Raleigh, North Carolina
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
(Anesthesiology)
Udeshi, Sukruti Vishal
Gainesville, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
VCU Fairfax Family
Medicine Residency
Fairfax, Virginia
(Family Medicine)
White, Claire Elise
Olema, California
Hospital Appointment:
Kaiser Permanente Oakland
Oakland, California
(Internal Medicine)
Wills, Jonathan Hayes
Great Falls, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
MedStar Georgetown
University Hospital
Washington, D.C.
(Orthopedic Surgery)
Yusuf, Kawthar
Fairfax, Virginia
Hospital Appointment:
MedStar Washington
Hospital Center
Washington, D.C.
(Emergency Medicine)
84 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science
Candidates presented by
Dean Jean Giddens
Abdala, Sabrina Ann*
Nursing
Woodbridge, Virginia
Aubry, Christine Hannan**°
Nursing and Psychology
Falls Church, Virginia
Babin, Melissa Marie*
Nursing
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Boyden, Kaitlin R.
Nursing
Midlothian, Virginia
Brazee, Paige Elizabeth*
Nursing
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Butterworth, Angela Ada**
Nursing
New Orleans, Louisiana
Cartwright, Ariel J.*
Nursing
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Cho, Jonathan Patrick
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Ciampa, Sarah C.**
Nursing
Arlington, Virginia
Clifford, Kyle Richard*
Nursing
Roanoke, Virginia
Clines, Benjamin Thomas***
Nursing
McLean, Virginia
Cocozza, Alexandra Lynn*
Nursing
Ashburn, Virginia
Coello, Flavia Jasmine**
Nursing
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Colclough, Timothy M.
Nursing
Mathews, Virginia
Comey, Mark Mackenzie
Nursing
Alexandria, Virginia
Crocker, Alexandria N.**
Nursing and Psychology
Chesterfield, Virginia
Cuff, Chloe McKenzie*
Nursing
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Dai, Thy Doan**
Nursing
Arlington, Virginia
Dooley, Brittany M.*
Nursing, Psychology
Stafford, Virginia
Dymon, Erin Kelsey***
Nursing
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Erickson, Kaylie L.***
Nursing and Psychology
Springfield, Virginia
Esteban, Devon R.**
Nursing
Gainesville, Virginia
Finnegan, Shailyn Grace**
Nursing
Fairfax, Virginia
Frimpongmaa, Amankwaa
Yaa Abigail**
Nursing
Alexandria, Virginia
Gavino, Katrina Escasio*
Nursing
Fairfax, Virginia
Gitlin, Julia*
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Greene, Paige MacKenzie***
Nursing
Blacksburg, Virginia
Heng, Amy**°
Nursing
Arlington, Virginia
Jones, Shamara Marie*
Nursing
Hampton, Virginia
Kim, Young Hyo*
Nursing
Fairfax, Virginia
Korobka, Kateryna*
Nursing
Charles City, Virginia
Kriz, Rebecca Anne**°
Nursing
Chester, Virginia
Le, Kieu Mong**
Nursing
Glen Allen, Virginia
Leva, Italo Carlo
Nursing
Alexandria, Virginia
Love, Aaliyah Danyale*
Nursing
Skipwith, Virginia
Manry, Katelyn Marie**
Nursing
Danville, Virginia
Mattex, China Corin**
Nursing
Chesterfield, Virginia
McWhite, Michelle N.*
Nursing
Alexandria, Virginia
Melson, Kelsie Nicole
Nursing
Prince George, Virginia
Nowlin, Ashley Rae
Nursing
Chesterfield, Virginia
Pak, Karen Jinjoo***°
Nursing
Glen Allen, Virginia
Rago, Lauren Olympia*
Nursing
Midlothian, Virginia
Richardson, Sandy Pak
Nursing
Hampton, Virginia
Sabo, Margaret R.*°
Nursing
Fairfax, Virginia
Shelton, Abigail Joy***
Nursing
Charlottesville, Virginia
Siefferman, Morgan Elizabeth**
Nursing
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Slattery, Dixie M.***
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Slattum, Virginia Christine**
Nursing
Charles City, Virginia
Slonaker, Caitlyn Joy**°
Nursing
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Tiemeni, Christelle C.*
Nursing and Psychology
Fairfax, Virginia
Tomawis, Jawharah
Coronado***°
Nursing
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Turnamian, Lauren Elise**
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Velasco, Albert Cabrera***
Nursing and Psychology
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Wickert, Alicia Mary*
Nursing
Falls Church, Virginia
Woodard, Sharon Marie**
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Master of Science
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Agee, Sarah K.
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Ameen, Sarah E.
Nursing
Manassas, Virginia
School of Nursing
VCU Commencement 2018 85 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Aung, Darli M.
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Bagameri, Kelly Michelle
Nursing
Prince George, Virginia
Bartlett, Sara Jane
Nursing
Raleigh, North Carolina
Basco, Hallel Paraluman M.
Nursing
Dumfries, Virginia
Boutte, Diana Irene
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Bracken, Emiline Camille
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Campbell, Cara Elizabeth
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Carlton, Jamie
Nursing
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Cashwell, Jennifer Leigh Adams
Nursing
Yorktown, Virginia
Chau, Tiffany Thao
Nursing
Dunn Loring, Virginia
Cox, Jennifer J.
Nursing
Ashland, Virginia
Del Toro, Karina
Nursing
Aurora, Illinois
Dirksen, Kevin J.
Nursing
St. James, Minnesota
Ealy, David Douglas
Nursing
Savannah, Georgia
Evans, Blair
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Faber, Sarah Morgan
Nursing
Norfolk, Virginia
Field, Dale M.
Nursing
Chesterfield, Virginia
Fisher, Kara Sutton French
Nursing
Midlothian, Virginia
Folmer, Hannah Potter
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Ford, Timothy Ryan
Nursing
Penfield, New York
Frye, Rachael Margaret
Nursing
Midlothian, Virginia
Gaulden, Kasey Rae Gear
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
George-Gay, Beverly
Elizabeth Ann
Nursing
Chester, Virginia
Gill, Elizabeth S.
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Hall, Natalie Elesha
Nursing
Dinwiddie, Virginia
Harman, Kelsey Anna
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Hemmings, Leandra Renee
Nursing
Suffolk, Virginia
Henderson, Brittany P.
Nursing
Winchester, Virginia
Houston, Katherine G.
Nursing
New Kent, Virginia
Jenkins, Andrew
Nursing
Charlottesville, Virginia
Jennette, Jamie Denise
Nursing
Powhatan, Virginia
Jones Boyle, Sarah Layton
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Kaplan, Crystal Young
Nursing
Albertville, Alabama
Kendall, Courtney
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Lack, Christina
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Lappan, Susan Hilton
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Laurin, Eileen Nicole
Nursing
Williamsburg, Virginia
Lazos, Heidi Joy
Nursing
Yorktown, Virginia
Lee, Robin A.
Nursing
Colonial Beach, Virginia
Lewally, Stella Neneh-tut
Nursing
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Malpaya, Zenaida C.
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Marsala, Kelly
Nursing
North Chesterfield, Virginia
McAdoo, Jennifer Shakesby
Nursing
Montpelier, Virginia
McCormick, Dorothy Anne
Nursing
West Point, Virginia
McManus, Caitlin Anne
Nursing
Fairfax, Virginia
Miller, Grace Yi Shiuan Yeh
Nursing
Herndon, Virginia
Mitchell, Kelly Erin
Nursing
Manassas, Virginia
Nataniel-Jones, Cristina Maria
Nursing
Landover, Maryland
Petraco, Jeffrey Bryan
Nursing
Henrico, Virginia
Robinett, Julia L.
Nursing
Norfolk, Virginia
Robins, Anne Carey
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Rockwell Hanabury, Sydney
Nursing
Williamsburg, Virginia
Roznowski, Shyanne Marie
Nursing
Boise, Idaho
Saddler, Lindsey R.
Nursing
Fairfax, Virginia
Sakwe, Louis Bomoko
Nursing
Buea, Cameroon
Smigrodzki, Karen E.
Nursing
Henrico, Virginia
Strickler, Kathryn Grace
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Sweitzer, Samantha Angelica
Nursing
Leesburg, Virginia
Thomas, Kimberly Joy
Nursing
Annandale, Virginia
Timerson, Kristine Catherine
Nursing
Fredericksburg, Virginia
School of Nursing
86 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Wiggins, Alina Martinez
Nursing
New Kent, Virginia
Wilson, Emily A.
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Wittig, Danielle
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Zirkle, Elizabeth Ruth
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
Post-master’s Certificate
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Melillo, Jennifer L.
Nursing
Chesapeake, Virginia
Murray Robey, Samantha
Nursing
Chilhowie, Virginia
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Candidates presented by
Dean Jean Giddens
Broadnax, Tamara Gail
Chester, Virginia
Cobb, Elizabeth Clemmer
Crozet, Virginia
Cohan, Maria Hazel
Midlothian, Virginia
Livingston, Rachel Diane
Chesterfield, Virginia
Mahanes, Sandra Deaton
Charlottesville, Virginia
Powell, Peggie Lenhart
South Hill, Virginia
Powell, Robert Laundra
South Hill, Virginia
Reitmeier, Laura Pulliam
Richmond, Virginia
Smith, Angelica Maria
Corozal, Puerto Rico
White, Laurie Christine
Clemmons, North Carolina
Zerfoss, Cindy Lynn
Bedford, Virginia
VCU Commencement 2018 87 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Master of Pharmaceutical
Sciences
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Vesser, Justin Louis
Earlysville, Virginia
Zavilla, Chelsea Marie
Charlottesville, Virginia
Master of Science
Candidate presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Parab, Purva Niteen
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Mumbai, India
Doctor of Pharmacy
Candidates presented by
Dean Joseph T. DiPiro
Abel, Derek Christopher**
Charlottesville, Virginia
Adkins, Arey Deaton
Danville, Virginia
Adkins, Sean Mychal
Glen Allen, Virginia
Ali, Yasser
Rochester, New York
Allen, Thomas Gerald III
Roanoke, Virginia
Altizer, Richard Logan*
Roanoke, Virginia
Askin, Rachel Anna**
Yorktown, Virginia
Augustin, Caitlin Nicole*
Sterling, Virginia
Ayers, Tyler Andrew**
Chesapeake, Virginia
Barber, Christian Taylor*
Chesapeake, Virginia
Bawab, Josephine Ann
Chesapeake, Virginia
Bell, Courtney Ann
Stafford, Virginia
Benson, Alexandra Maxine**
Jetersville, Virginia
Bergh, Haley Ann
Richmond, Virginia
Bhatt, Shivangi*
Springfield, Virginia
Blankinship, Adam Hamilton
Richmond, Virginia
Borup, Tyler Edward*
Roanoke, Virginia
Bristol, Benton Schuyler*
Statesville, North Carolina
Buela, Nikholas Cabading*
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Burnette, Brittany Gayle
Danville, Virginia
Burton, Andrew Stender
Roanoke, Virginia
Canner, Ryan Andrew
Roanoke, Virginia
Chang, Goldie*
Rowland Heights, California
Cheng, Elizabeth Wing-Yee**
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Choi, Kevin WonJin
Centreville, Virginia
Chung, Steve Daum
Woodbridge, Virginia
Ciampa, Katherine Anne***
Arlington, Virginia
Conner, Kailey McKaughan*
Orlando, Florida
Dadzie, Precious Yaba
Durham, North Carolina
Daggy, Joseph Thomas**
Staunton, Virginia
D’Amico, David
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Dang, Christina Hong-Van**
Chantilly, Virginia
Delarosa, Jonathan William
Chester, Virginia
Diakun, Rebecca Wing*
Glen Allen, Virginia
Douglas, Jadore Aselin
Suffolk, Virginia
Dulai, Gurpreet Kaur*
Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Earley, Tyler Breckenridge**
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Estes, Matthew Ryan***
Midlothian, Virginia
Fernández, Elena Valerie*
Vienna, Virginia
Fessler, Kyle Matthew
Salisbury, North Carolina
Finn, Dustin John
West Palm Beach, Florida
Foster, Kelsey Adams
Winchester, Virginia
Garrett, Jerald Wayne Jr.**
Forest, Virginia
Gavva, Nikitha Reddy*
Princeton Junction, New Jersey
Gibrael, Robert Nagi
Fairfax, Virginia
Goins, Tyler Aaron***
Manassas, Virginia
Hager, Alyssa Lee**
Springfield, Virginia
Hall, Lauren Nicole***
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Helsing, Haleigh Ruth**
Powhatan, Virginia
Hobbs, Andrea Lynne**
Chester, Virginia
Horley, Alison Rebecca*
Williamsburg, Virginia
Hornsby, Matthew James*
Forest, Virginia
Huang, Angela Tu
Roanoke, Virginia
Hughes, Anesa Ellen*
Lebanon, Virginia
Ing, Chantal Mae
Monterey Park, California
Jarrendt, Connor McCormick
Clifton, Virginia
Jia, Lily Youzhen**
Midlothian, Virginia
Jiao, Jian
Fairfax, Virginia
Johnson, Amanda Paige**
Fairfax Station, Virginia
Jones, Michael Anthony*
Durham, North Carolina
Kanupp, Michael Aaron*
Asheville, North Carolina
Kim, Jennifer Yejin**
Springfield, Virginia
Kim, Yeji**
Woodbridge, Virginia
Klein, Faith Ann
Vienna, Virginia
Klein, Lauren Elizabeth
West Chester, Ohio
Kohinke, Rose Marion**
Salem, Virginia
Lal, Onkur
Herndon, Virginia
Lansing, Taylor Rose***
Chesapeake, Virginia
Lascano, Bianca Xiomara
Suffolk, Virginia
Le, Jade Ngoc
Richmond, Virginia
Le, Robin Danielle***
Longmont, Colorado
Lee, Tiffany**
Fairfax, Virginia
Leibrand, Crystal Reiko**
Chesapeake, Virginia
Littauer, Sydney Lee
Midlothian, Virginia
Llayton, Chelsey Karen Kristine**
McKee, Kentucky
Llayton, Trena Kay**
Somerset, Kentucky
Mao, Shijie*
Xi’an, China
Mason, Sarah Elizabeth***
Chester, Virginia
McLemore, Monica Sadé*
Queens, New York
Mellen, Terrell Elizabeth
Millboro, Virginia
Mihalcoe, Brittany Lea
Richmond, Virginia
School of Pharmacy
School of Pharmacy
88 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Mohan, Priya
Herndon, Virginia
Moots, Justin G.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Nguyen, Nguyet Nicole T.
Raleigh, North Carolina
Nguyen, Pin Pin Hoang
Henrico, Virginia
Nguyen, Trinh Ngoc
Greensboro, North Carolina
Olson, Kristoffer Eric Sison*
Leesburg, Virginia
Opper, Phuong Binh-Vo
Marblehead, Massachusetts
Othee, Harjot**
Centreville, Virginia
Patel, Rinkalben A.***
Richmond, Virginia
Patterson, Rebecca Lyn***
Stafford, Virginia
Perinskaya, Inna Anatolyevna**
Burke, Virginia
Pretlow, Cameron Jordan
Dublin, Virginia
Raghavan, Archana*
Fairfax, Virginia
Razai, Nooria
Raleigh, North Carolina
Rebold, Nicholas Shoun**
Fairfax, Virginia
Reid, Jessica Chelsea*
Coral Springs, Florida
Rivas, Carmella Maximina
Hollywood, Florida
Sanders, Corrie Lenae*
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Sandridge, Kyle Andrew***
Waynesboro, Virginia
Sawan, Layla F.*
Chesapeake, Virginia
Schortemeyer, Rachael Lauren**
Haymarket, Virginia
Seekins, Katherine Brooke
Powhatan, Virginia
Shepperd, Phillip Cameron
Yorktown, Virginia
Shuder, Stephanie Leigh*
Poquoson, Virginia
Simmons, Adrienne Dominique**
Rocky Mount, Virginia
Singh, Jatinder Kaur
Vienna, Virginia
Song, Brian Keunhyung
Vienna, Virginia
Sowards, Jarred Alexander*
Prince George, Virginia
Sprouse, Chelsea June*
Salem, Virginia
Sterling, Emily Lee Sin-Long
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Stevens, Patricia Kaitlyn
Chesapeake, Virginia
Sunga, Kevin Donald*
Fairfax, Virginia
Tahhan, Ranya Tuleen
Potomac, Virginia
Tatum, Thomas Hunter*
Midlothian, Virginia
Tran, Hung Huy*
New Orleans, Louisiana
Trinh, Martin
Charlotte, North Carolina
Trivedi, Megha
Centreville, Virginia
Vu, David*
Richmond, Virginia
Walters, Jennifer Herold**
Arlington, Virginia
West, Daniel Ray
Gloucester, Virginia
Wilson, Alexandra Victoria
Bristow, Virginia
Wilson, Corrie Victoria
Hampton, Virginia
Wilson, Tyler Joseph
Chesapeake, Virginia
Woodard, Laura Marie*
New Bern, North Carolina
Yau, Jesica**
Chesterfield, Virginia
Yu, Julia
Merrick, New York
Zahid, Sana***
Woodbridge, Virginia
Zanota, Giovanni Kovacs*
Cary, North Carolina
Zhang, Yvonne J.**
Charlottesville, Virginia
VCU Commencement 2018 89 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Bachelor of Social Work
Candidates presented by Interim
Dean Timothy L. Davey
Affaidoo, Precious Abena
Stafford, Virginia
Alvarado, Stephanie
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Baktash, Hana L.*
Sterling, Virginia
Best, Miranda Parish*
Richmond, Virginia
Black, Janna Marie
Glen Allen, Virginia
Blanco, Joseph Andrew
Powhatan, Virginia
Bockman, Taylor Marie
Hampton, Virginia
Bodin, Carleigh V.
Centreville, Virginia
Booker, Sophia Vanessa
Richmond, Virginia
Booth, Laura Jacqueline**
Woodbridge, Virginia
Brodie, Jonathan Bradley**
Martinsville, Virginia
Brooks, Jamal Delorean*
Westmoreland, Virginia
Brown, Willnetta Patrice
Richmond, Virginia
Cameron, William Neill
Richmond, Virginia
Carrillo, Fiorella Sthefany*
Richmond, Virginia
Clark, Sean-Robert Beeton
Purcellville, Virginia
Corn, Alana Lindsey
Springfield, Virginia
Crowell, Crystal Nicole
Ashburn, Virginia
Dang, Kim My
Springfield, Virginia
Daou, Petra C.
Glen Allen, Virginia
Davis, Andrea C.**
Heathsville, Virginia
Forrest, Leslie Page
Richmond, Virginia
Fowler, Erin Courtney
Leesburg, Virginia
Frydrychowski, Jennifer
Marie Jakim**
Richmond, Virginia
Ganssle, Leah Brielle*
Herndon, Virginia
Gillies, Katherine Marie
Midlothian, Virginia
Gotchall, Alexa Lee
Richmond, Virginia
Harris, Jenny Lynn*
Williamsburg, Virginia
Harris, Jerry Van***
Hampton, Virginia
Heinitz, Michelle Marie***
Springfield, Virginia
Hickson, Tiana Nicole
Buckingham, Virginia
Ihsane, Sarah
Richmond, Virginia
Jahangir, Juthi
Arlington, Virginia
Jones, Rosezetta Elizabeth**
Richmond, Virginia
Kelly, Sydni A.
Reston, Virginia
Kenney, Melissa Dawn
Aylett, Virginia
Kiehl, Stephanie Lee
Midlothian, Virginia
Knopp, Benjamin Franklin
Richmond, Virginia
Kourtu, Hanan
Falls Church, Virginia
Lainez-Villanueva, Erick
Richmond, Virginia
Lamphere, Hanna Louise
Goochland, Virginia
Lehman, Stephen R.**
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Ling, Alexandra Zimmerman**
Vienna, Virginia
Lohr, Kaelan A.
Madison, Virginia
Mastrofrancesco,
Megan Elizabeth*
Gainesville, Virginia
McGuffin, Kaylee Payton**
Vienna, Virginia
McLaughlin, Rachel Marie
Mechanicsville, Virginia
McNamara, Maygen Marie
Saratoga Springs, New York
Meinstein, Lia Danielle
Fairfax, Virginia
Mejia Ortiz, Virginia L.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Mena, Daniella Shanel*
Manassas, Virginia
Merlene, Anna K.
Arlington, Virginia
Mills, Michelle Catherine*
Greensboro, North Carolina
Mouratidis, Celena M.*
Richmond, Virginia
Neopaney, Dadi R.*
Henrico, Virginia
Nunnally, Madeline Helen
Henrico, Virginia
Paul, Aliyah Patrice
Richmond, Virginia
Payne, Brooke Diane
Prince George, Virginia
Peralta, Karina Marie
Bronx, New York
Peterson, Corie Eka*
Sterling, Virginia
Ragland, Leann P.
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Ramirez, Lissette
Newport News, Virginia
Richards, Savannah Catherine
Reston, Virginia
Rizzi, Mary Louise
Charlottesville, Virginia
Robinson, Shannon Renee
Roanoke, Virginia
Sadak, Shannon Elizabeth
Richmond, Virginia
Salihovic, Edina*
Richmond, Virginia
Sauerwald, Lauren Jane
Culpeper, Virginia
Scherrer, Kayla Evelyn*
Richmond, Virginia
Smith, Falia Antonia
Las Vegas, Nevada
Smith, Theresa A.
Powhatan, Virginia
Squire, T’Aisya Tionne
Richmond, Virginia
Steward, Aunna Marie*
Farmville, Virginia
Strauss, Meaghan L.
Henrico, Virginia
Taylor, Shamari Taishi
Catonsville, Maryland
Tidman, Victoria Anna**
Orange, Virginia
Turner, India Jayne**
Bealeton, Virginia
Uddin, Anna Inam
Ashburn, Virginia
Van Leeuwen, Victoria J’Neane*
Chantilly, Virginia
Wallace, Chelsea Marie
Waynesboro, Virginia
White, Mackenzie Rae*
Luray, Virginia
Williams, Nakeyia Irene
Richmond, Virginia
Wittman, Kaitlin Anne
Richmond, Virginia
Wood, Ariel Michele
Botetourt, Virginia
Wood, Maryn Carol*
Woodbridge, Virginia
Wooldridge, Michelle Nicole
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Zechini, Liza Geneva
Richmond, Virginia
School of Social Work
School of Social Work
90 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Master of Social Work
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Abrams, Briana Shanice
Suffolk, Virginia
Adams, Kelsie Marie
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Alston, Alyssia Symone
Richmond, Virginia
Arendse, Jacqueline
Washington, D.C.
Armstrong, Jamie Nicole
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Ashworth, Mercedes Lane
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Avalos, Oriele
Sterling, Virginia
Banister, Anne Blaire
Chesterfield, Virginia
Barlow, Michael Allen
Gloucester, Virginia
Batten, LaDesha Kiana
Smithfield, Virginia
Bedsaul, Jacqueline Vance
Culpeper, Virginia
Bergum, Sarah Elizabeth
Richmond, Virginia
Betts, Cynthia Eugenia Angel
San Diego, California
Bills, Jessica Jacqulyn
Goode, Virginia
Blakey, Annie Lou Bush
Norfolk, Virginia
Bohusz, Emily Elizabeth Kathleen
Athens, Ontario
Bok, Miae
Fairfax, Virginia
Boris, Danielle Maria
Leesburg, Virginia
Braxton, Deja Tylynne
Richmond, Virginia
Broglio, Angela Nichole
Hamilton, Virginia
Brooks, Sabrina Nina
Newport News, Virginia
Browder, Amanda Elizabeth
Midlothian, Virginia
Brown, Jordan
Pittsford, New York
Brown, Shabrial Nichole
Richmond, Virginia
Bryant, Raymond Earle Jr.
Kinston, North Carolina
Bucco, Lucy Elizabeth
Henrico, Virginia
Burgess, Ashley Burgess
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Burgess, Sally R.
Richmond, Virginia
Casper, Bianca Shimese
Farmville, Virginia
Cepeda, Tyler Adam
Hampton, Virginia
Chambers-Moore, Crystal Patrice
Marion, South Carolina
Cleveland, Lillian Margaret
Tallahassee, Florida
Click, Megan Ferry
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Cody, Keandrea Leshae
Hopewell, Virginia
Cogdell-Smith, Brittni Monique
Newport News, Virginia
Cole, Taylor Renee
Blacksburg, Virginia
Coles, Dominique H.
Browns Summit, North Carolina
Collier, Ashley Lancaster
Charlottesville Virginia
Combs, Candice Marie
Richmond, Virginia
Cornick, Xenia Marissa
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Creel, Daisa L.
Chesapeake, Virginia
Cricchi, Gina Ann
Baltimore, Maryland
Curtis, Lavonne Marie Noem
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Davis, Jennifer Smith
Arlington, Virginia
DiGiacomo, Michael Louise
Stafford, Virginia
Disney, Adina K.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Dister, Jonah Mason
Norfolk, Virginia
Dotson, Tyerell M.
Phenix, Virginia
Duggan, Caitlin Priestley
Orlean, Virginia
Dwyer, Jacklyn
Mohegan Lake, New York
Dyer, Rebekah Marie
Midlothian, Virginia
Eaton, Paul Robichaud
Richmond, Virginia
Einolf, Andrew
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Fanizza, Laura Rose
Midlothian, Virginia
Fatseas, Elizabeth Alexander
Lovettsville, Virginia
Fells, Tiffany Denise
Richmond, Virginia
Finch, Annalee
Altavista, Virginia
Fitchett, Lauren Nicole
Newport News, Virginia
Folliard, Anna E.
Midlothian, Virginia
Fox, Yvonne Elizabeth
Alexandria, Virginia
Gasparini, J. Patrick
Midlothian, Virginia
Gerard, Matthew Roy
Richmond, Virginia
Geroe, Margaret Malbone
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Gianniny, Christina Renee
Kents Store, Virginia
Giese, Kathleen Anita
Charlottesville, Virginia
Green, Ariell Ashley
Richmond, Virginia
Green, Marina Gomes
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Greene, Michelle Elizabeth
Fairfax, Virginia
Greenshields, Kimberly Anne
Richmond, Virginia
Grey, Jessica Sara
Chester, Virginia
Guijarro, Marisa Josefina
Bald Head Island, North Carolina
Hall, Christine Haynes
Chantilly, Virginia
Harden, Yusuf M.
Washington, D.C.
Hayes, Calesha Whitley
Newport News, Virginia
Hearn, Haleigh Kay
Johnson City, Tennessee
Herbert, Nancy Claire
Centreville, Virginia
Herbig, Rebecca Sayrid
Richmond, Virginia
Hewlett, Ashton Brianna
Richmond, Virginia
Higgs, Sarah Linette
Fairfax, Virginia
Hinson, Michaela Nicole
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hoard, Joannis Mina
Waynesboro, Virginia
Hong, Phillip Thanh
Falls Church, Virginia
Hubbard, Jessica Marie
Baltimore, Maryland
Hudson, Elizabeth Helen
Roanoke, Virginia
Hunt, Kiya Mechelle
Roanoke, Virginia
Jackson, Melissa Irene W.
Richmond, Virginia
School of Social Work
VCU Commencement 2018 91 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Jang, Evan Changhwan
McLean, Virginia
Jenkins, Haley Kate
Abingdon, Virginia
Jennings, Amy Zucaro
Chesapeake, Virginia
Jones, Jennifer Rae
Ashland, Virginia
Jones, Sarah Brooks
Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Jordan, Keyona Leshawn
Newport News, Virginia
Kelley, Elizabeth Aaran
Powhatan, Virginia
Khan, Sayeda Sana
Baltimore, Maryland
Kim, Eunice
Leesburg, Virginia
Klynstra, Julia Elizabeth
Zeeland, Michigan
Kramer, Leah Mackenzie
Ankeny, Iowa
Krupacs, Julie
Richmond, Virginia
Labgold, Ellen Kathleen
Leesburg, Virginia
Lackey, Kelly Amanda
Hampton, Virginia
Lambert, Heather Lee
Stafford, Virginia
Leach, Joshua David
West Point, Virginia
Leake, Tyler Ryan
Lynchburg, Virginia
Leonard, Jane Scofield
Arlington, Virginia
Levine, Julian Solomon
Lewisburg, West Virginia
Little, Genesee Hayden
Surry, Virginia
Lively, Leigh Ann
Roanoke, Virginia
Lloyd, Catharine Gillian
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Lowery, Corinne Woldt
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Machacek, Rachel Susan
Richmond, Virginia
Mack, Ebony
New York, New York
Maghsoudi, Paria
Vienna, Virginia
Magnusen, Amber Michelle
Chesterfield, Virginia
Manning, William John
Charlottesville, Virginia
Mansfield, Eric H.
Chesterfield, Virginia
Marconi, Ninive Elizabeth
Chester, Virginia
Marks, Ashley Nicole
McLean, Virginia
McKemy, Alistaire Maeson
Lexington, Virginia
McManama, Katelin Marie
Fredericksburg, Virginia
McNabb, Meghan Renee Sanders
Falls Church, Virginia
Mitchell, Kerry Anne
Richmond, Virginia
Moody, Shelby Jean
Chesapeake, Virginia
Moore, Ciera Nicole
Surry, Virginia
Moore, Danielle Monique
Portsmouth, Virginia
Morris, Laura Nicole
Matthews, Virginia
Muriungi, Maureen Gatwiri
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Nash, Brittany Diane
Arlington, Virginia
Navarro, Joanna Christina Vivian
McLean, Virginia
Nelson, Jasmin Lee
Washington, D.C.
Nemecek-Haag, Angela Lea
Charlottesville, Virginia
Nwarache, Cynthia Chinoso Eno
Chesapeake, Virginia
Oh, Jane Kimberly
Alexandria, Virginia
Orton, Alexandra Lynn
Stafford, Virginia
Osinkosky, Wendy Elizabeth
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Paul, Catherine Alexis
Arlington, Virginia
Peaden, Thomas Bartlett
Richmond, Virginia
Pearson, Jennifer Maria
Charlottesville, Virginia
Pearson, Winona Rae
Gloucester, Virginia
Poff, Kelley Elizabeth
Vienna, Virginia
Pollock, Mary Cynthia VeDora
Port St. Joe, Florida
Richter, Courtney P.
Cape Coral, Florida
Riggleson, Krista M.
Sperryville, Virginia
Ritchie, Opal Dawn Maria
Richmond, Virginia
Rivers, Margaret Frances
Advance, North Carolina
Roberts, Joseph Anderson
Blacksburg, Virginia
Robinson, Dominique Lamont
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salguero, Leslie Maria
Sterling, Virginia
Saylors, Alyson MacKenzie
Manassas, Virginia
Scherbenske, Jenna Leigh
Chantilly, Virginia
Scholl, Rachael Emily
Richmond, Virginia
Scialli, Anna Catherine
Washington, D.C.
Shadbolt, Alyssa Faith
Glen Allen, Virginia
Shimizu, Michelle Antoniette
Catano, Puerto Rico
Shore, Amanda Nicole
Midlothian, Virginia
Slipow, Johanna Alexandra
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Spoehr, Isabel Madden
New York, New York
Spratley, Ashley
Smithfield, Virginia
Stanley, Jordyn Beverly
Williamsburg, Virginia
Stern, Shelly Suzzane
Charlottesville, Virginia
Stifter, Jennifer Christine
Rockville, Maryland
Tello-Duran, Ana C.
Chicago, Illinois
Thieman, Rebecca Elizabeth
Louisville, Kentucky
Thompson, Alicia Christina
Richmond, Virginia
Tiarsmith, Elizabeth Clare
Atlanta, Georgia
Trovato, Kristen Hope
Annapolis, Maryland
Tucker, Lauren Odum
New Orleans, Louisiana
Vaughan, Jasmin Denise
Farmville, Virginia
Vest, Taylor Rose
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Villalon, Adriane Lorenz
Portsmouth, Virginia
Walker, Destiney Chardonay
Brodnax, Virginia
Walsh, Marcy Jeanne
Richmond, Virginia
Watterson, Malissa Michelle
Exmore, Virginia
Watts, Sydney Merritt
Cookeville, Tennessee
Webb, Amy Katherine
Richmond, Virginia
School of Social Work
92 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Wenner, Rachel
Fairfax, Virginia
White, Imani Capri
Woodbridge, Virginia
Whitehurst, Danielle Nicole
Portsmouth, Virginia
Williams, Helen Gillette
Lynchburg, Virginia
Wilshaw, Lyndsay Rose
Richmond, Virginia
Wooten, Briana Sullivan
Midlothian, Virginia
Wright, Emily Anne
Richmond, Virginia
Young, Laura Lucille
Manassas, Virginia
Yousuf, Ayesha
Fairfax, Virginia
Zafarana, Alexa Joy
Fort Collins, Colorado
Zehner, Christian
Chattanooga, Tennessee
VCU Commencement 2018 93 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
University College
Baccalaureate Certificate
Candidates presented by
Interim Dean Shelli B. Fowler
Johnson, Danielle Alecia
Product Innovation
Hampton, Virginia
Vogelsang, William Andrew
Product Innovation
Arlington, Virginia
Bachelor of
Interdisciplinary Studies
Candidates presented by
Interim Dean Shelli B. Fowler
Akers, Aimee O.
Falls Church, Virginia
Aljarboa, Abdulaziz Ali
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Anderson, Abby J.
Richmond, Virginia
Andress, Christine Marie*
Woodbridge, Virginia
Ayala, Liliana Marina
Springfield, Virginia
Bass, Ryan D.*
Richmond, Virginia
Bentley, Kristen N.
Richmond, Virginia
Burrell, Zachary F.
Richmond, Virginia
Clark, David Jesse
Richmond, Virginia
Creighton, Aoife Catherine
Baltimore, Maryland
Diggs, Tanya Elaine
Richmond, Virginia
Dillon, Syrus
Herndon, Virginia
Dugan, Patraic Colin
Sterling, Virginia
Dunham, Robert Lee
Richmond, Virginia
Green, Brianna
Atlanta, Georgia
Gunter, Samuel Flint**
Richmond, Virginia
Hosey, Rachel Nicole
Chesterfield, Virginia
Johnson, Danielle Alecia
Hampton, Virginia
Lewis, Jennifer Oneal
Stafford, Virginia
Manning, Shannon Janel
Glen Allen, Virginia
Mason, Robert Spencer
Lynchburg, Virginia
McCarthy, Alexis Elizabeth
Hurleyville, New York
Mudimbu, Sheila Natasha
Herndon, Virginia
O’Donnell, Lydia Marie
Powhatan, Virginia
Onderdonk, David Clay
Purcellville Virginia
Paciocco, Priscilla Frances
Henrico, Virginia
Patel, Harshul R.
Woodbridge, Virginia
Pointer, Kamryn H.
Chesterfield, Virginia
Raihall, Margot C.
Midlothian, Virginia
Rogers, Thomas Fitzgerald*
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Roth, Joshua P.
Newport News, Virginia
Royal, Demetris L.
Richmond, Virginia
Scornaienchi, Shawn
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Shenk, Natalie A.
Richmond, Virginia
Simei, Philip A.
Leesburg, Virginia
Williams, Debra L.
Richmond, Virginia
Woodsmall, Pierson Frey
Charlottesville, Virginia
Yang, Vicky
Arlington, Virginia
94 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
VCU Life Sciences
Bachelor of Science
Candidates presented by Vice
Provost Robert M. Tombes
Adams, Sophie Yvonne*
Environmental Studies
Charlottesville, Virginia
Adkins, Sarah Michelle
Bioinformatics
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Amin, Shray**°
Bioinformatics
Glen Allen, Virginia
Arora, Ashria*
Bioinformatics
Fairfax, Virginia
Atrash, Amanda Leena**°
Bioinformatics
Fairfax, Virginia
Avila Estrada, Kimberly J.
Environmental Studies
Bristow, Virginia
Bartley, Scott Edward
Environmental Studies
Manassas, Virginia
Bengier, Andrew J.
Bioinformatics
Montclair, Virginia
Briggs, James William Lee
Environmental Studies
Tappahannock, Virginia
Campo, Christopher McGowan*
Environmental Studies
Vienna, Virginia
Carland, Krista M.
Environmental Studies
Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
Clark, Jonathan E.
Environmental Studies
Centreville, Virginia
Clay, Evan Madore
Environmental Studies
Dinwiddie, Virginia
Dandamudi, Kaivalya**°
Bioinformatics
Richmond, Virginia
Dang, Richie Huy*
Environmental Studies
Glen Allen, Virginia
Davila, Jenna Marie
Environmental Studies
Chesterfield, Virginia
Duong, Ryan Trung***°
Bioinformatics
Fairfax, Virginia
Garner, Evelyn Patrice
Environmental Studies,
Urban and Regional Studies
Woodbridge, Virginia
Gossett, Kaela Nicole***
Environmental Studies
Woodbridge, Virginia
Gundlapudi, Sailasya*°
Bioinformatics
Richmond, Virginia
Hall, Sam G.
Environmental Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Harrell, Travis O’Connor
Environmental Studies
Alexandria, Virginia
Jain, Deeksha
Bioinformatics
Woodbridge, Virginia
Kalish, Robert B.
Bioinformatics
Alexandria, Virginia
Kallel, Malak Noha
Environmental Studies
Arlington, Virginia
Katravulapalli, Tejaswini*
Bioinformatics
Hyderabad, India
Ketram, Nattanon**°
Environmental Studies
Burke, Virginia
Kiomall, Victoria Vaughn
Environmental Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Knestaut, Emma Colleen
Environmental Studies
Hanover, Virginia
Kolmer, Stephen Anderson
Environmental Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Kouri, Anthony Gregory
Environmental Studies
Rockville, Virginia
Lauffenburger, Jason Jospeh
Environmental Studies
Poquoson, Virginia
Le, Uyen*
Environmental Studies
Herndon, Virginia
Luong, Amanda***°
Bioinformatics
Fairfax, Virginia
Mair, Megan L.**
Bioinformatics
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Michalak, Angela Dawn**°
Bioinformatics and Biology
Norfolk, Virginia
Miller, Rachel Elizabeth
Halvorson
Bioinformatics
Catlett, Virginia
Mosby, Suquoia Celestine
Bioinformatics
Marysville, California
Nangunuri, Bhavana
Venkata Sai Harshita**°
Bioinformatics
Aldie, Virginia
Nichols, Tiffany Michelle
Environmental Studies
Colonial Heights, Virginia
Niebauer, Lia Shu-Xin*
Environmental Studies
Alexandria, Virginia
O’Brien, Colleen Elizabeth
Environmental Studies
Centreville. Virginia
Oulabi, Jeeda*
Environmental Studies
McLean, Virginia
Parasu, Harikrishna
Environmental Studies
Henrico, Virginia
Patel, Ridhi Raja
Environmental Studies
Prince George, Virginia
Peddibhotla, Bharath Venkata**°
Bioinformatics
Ashburn, Virginia
Piocuda, Rolang Andres
Environmental Studies
Lorton, Virginia
Prakash, Aarthi*°
Bioinformatics
Oak Hill, Virginia
Raymond, Thomas O’Toole**°
Bioinformatics and Biology
Chesapeake, Virginia
Robles, Briana Marie
Environmental Studies
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Rubis, Christopher Scott*
Environmental Studies
Vienna, Virginia
Ryan, John-Reid*
Environmental Studies,
Urban and Regional Studies
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Saiyed, Ahson M.
Bioinformatics
Glen Allen, Virginia
Schweickert, Adam Christopher
Environmental Studies
Howardsville, Virginia
Sehgal, Neha*
Bioinformatics
Woodbridge, Virginia
Shafer, Autym M.*
Environmental Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Snead, Theodore Robyson Biddle
Environmental Studies
Berryville, Virginia
Stockner, Michelle Lee
Environmental Studies
Midlothian, Virginia
Tate, Samantha Jane**°
Environmental Studies
Chesapeake, Virginia
VCU Commencement 2018 95 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
VCU Life Sciences
Thakur, Ankita
Bioinformatics
Piscataway, New Jersey
Tran, Nguyen Cong
Environmental Studies
Bao Loc, Vietnam
Tuley, Philip Austin
Environmental Studies
Chesterfield, Virginia
Williams, Rachael Taylor
Environmental Studies
Ashburn, Virginia
Yoo, Jake Jaehyun
Environmental Studies
Centreville, Virginia
Master of
Environmental Studies
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Hopkins, Jack Stuart
Birmingham, Alabama
Kennedy, Heather Elise Bane
Richmond, Virginia
Nun, Jacob Geris
Mineral, Virginia
Shaver, James Calvin Jr.
Fort Pickett, Virginia
Turner, Denney Elizabeth
Franklin, Virginia
Master of Science
Candidates presented by
Dean F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Chojna, Sara Irena
Environmental Studies
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Desaix, Matthew George
Environmental Studies
Lovettsville, Virginia
Hendrick, Lindsey R.F.
Environmental Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Philpott, Elaina Roxanne
Bioinformatics
Madison, North Carolina
Thornton, Victor
Environmental Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Turner, Lisa
Environmental Studies
Richmond, Virginia
Woods, Taylor Elizabeth
Environmental Studies
St. Louis, Missouri
96 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
VCU Office of Research
and Innovation
Master of Science
Candidate presented Dean
F. Douglas Boudinot,
Graduate School
Darter, Benjamin J.
Clinical and Translational Sciences
Henrico, Virginia
VCU Commencement 2018 97 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Doctor of Education
Candidates presented by Dean Andrew Daire
Becker, Megan Evelyn
Leadership
Midlothian, Virginia
B.A., University of New Hampshire
M.S., Western Illinois University
Capstone: “An Exploration of the Technology
Knowledge and Skills Necessary for Student
Success in Higher Education and Beyond”
Capstone adviser: Jonathan Becker, Ph.D.
Champ, Deia Nicole Person
Leadership
Glen Allen, Virginia
B.S., James Madison University
M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University
Capstone: “Teacher and Leadership Recruitment
in a Fiscally Distressed Urban District”
Capstone adviser: Genevieve Siegel-Hawley, Ph.D.
Clarkson, Robert Michael
Leadership
Glen Allen, Virginia
B.S., Georgetown University
M.B.A., University of Maryland
Capstone: “An Exploration of the Leadership
Development Needs of Aspiring and
Practicing Women Leaders in the Virginia
Community College System”
Capstone adviser: Whitney Sherman Newcomb, Ph.D.
Cooke, Shayna
Leadership
Richmond, Virginia
B.S., M.A., University of South Carolina at Columbia
Capstone: “Aligning Mission: An Interpretive
Analysis of Pedagogy and Strategic Planning
for Koinonia School of Race and Justice”
Capstone adviser: Charol Shakeshaft, Ph.D.
Devlin, Ryan Matthew
Leadership
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
B.S., California University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University
Capstone: “Developing a Strategic Plan
Toward a Culture of Excellence in a
District Undergoing Complex Change”
Capstone adviser: Katherine Mansfield, Ph.D.
Doucette, Kimberly Ketcham
Leadership
Glen Allen, Virginia
B.S., East Carolina University
M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University
Capstone: “Does Data Matter?: Teachers’ Use
of a Tiered System of Supports to Drive Data-
Informed Instructional Practices in Reading”
Capstone adviser: Barbara Driver, Ph.D.
Edwards, Kareen Sophia
Leadership
Saint Andrew, Jamaica
B.A., University of the West Indies
M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University
Capstone: “Characteristics of Private
Preschool Education Programs that Attract
and Retain High-Quality Teachers”
Capstone adviser: Thomas Beatty, Ph.D.
Gonzales-Flores, Dimelza Navil
Leadership
Cochabamba, Bolivia
B.A., M.Ed., College of William & Mary
Capstone: “Characteristics of Private
Preschool Education Programs that Attract
and Retain High-quality Teachers”
Capstone adviser: Thomas Beatty, Ph.D.
Hackett, Stephen John
Leadership
Chester, Virginia
B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo
M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University
Capstone: “Teacher and Leadership Recruitment
in a Fiscally Distressed Urban District”
Capstone adviser: Genevieve Siegel-Hawley, Ph.D.
Jones, Alison Kennedy
Leadership
Easton, Massachusetts
B.B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst
M.P.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
Capstone: “An Exploration of Technology
Knowledge and Skills Necessary for Student
Success in Higher Education and Beyond”
Capstone adviser: Jonathan Becker, Ph.D.
Krouse, Chad Michael
Leadership
Huntington, West Virginia
B.A., Hampden-Sydney College
M.Div., Sewanee, The University of the South
Capstone: “Aligning Mission: An Interpretative
Analysis of Pedagogy and Strategic Planning
for the Koinonia School of Race and Justice”
Capstone adviser: Charol Shakeshaft, Ph.D.
Neuman, Reed Patrick
Leadership
Richmond, Virginia
B.A., Washington and Lee University
M.A., University of Virginia
Capstone: “Does Data Matter?: Teachers’ Use
of a Tiered System of Supports to Drive Data-
Informed Instructional Practices in Reading”
Capstone adviser: Barbara Driver, Ph.D.
Odejimi, Kristina Kathryn Bethea
Leadership
Hyattsville, Maryland
B.A., Denison University
M.Ed., University of Virginia
Capstone: “An Exploration of the Leadership
Development Needs of Aspiring and
Practicing Women Leaders in the Virginia
Community College System”
Capstone adviser: Whitney Sherman Newcomb, Ph.D.
Odera, Stephanie Grady
Leadership
Richmond, Virginia
B.S.W., M.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth University
Capstone: “Aligning Mission: An Interpretive
Analysis of Pedagogy and Strategic Planning
for Koinonia School of Race and Justice”
Capstone adviser: Charol Shakeshaft, Ph.D.
Rawlinson, Zandra D.
Leadership
Richmond, Virginia
B.S., M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University
Capstone: “An Exploration of the Leadership
Development Needs of Aspiring and
Practicing Women Leaders in the Virginia
Community College System”
Capstone adviser: Whitney Sherman Newcomb, Ph.D.
Robinson, DaNika Neblett
Leadership
Richmond, Virginia
B.A., M.P.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
B.B.A., Strayer University
Capstone: “An Exploration of the Leadership
Development Needs of Aspiring and
Practicing Women Leaders in the Virginia
Community College System”
Capstone adviser: Whitney Sherman Newcomb, Ph.D.
Smith, Glynda S.
Leadership
Rockville, Virginia
B.A., M.T., Virginia Commonwealth University
M.Ed., University of Virginia
Capstone: “Does Data Matter?: Teachers’ Use
of a Tiered System of Supports to Drive Data-
Informed Instructional Practices in Reading”
Capstone adviser: Barbara Driver, Ph.D.
Wade, Kevin Richard
Leadership
Midlothian, Virginia
B.A., University of Minnesota at Duluth
M.S., Elmira College
Capstone: “Teacher and Leadership Recruitment
in a Fiscally Distressed Urban District”
Capstone adviser: Genevieve Siegel-Hawley, Ph.D.
98 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Doctor of Philosophy
Candidates presented by Dean F.
Douglas Boudinot, Graduate School
Abolghasemibizaki, Mehran
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Qaemshahr, Iran
B.S., Amirkabir University of Technology
M.S., Khajeh Nasir Toosi University of Technology
Dissertation: “Liquid Interaction with Non-
Wettable Surfaces Structured with
Macroscopic Cylindrical Ridges”
Dissertation adviser: Reza Mohammadi, Ph.D.
Alabbas, Alhumaidi Bader
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
B.Pharm., King Saud University
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Glycosaminoglycans Lyases in
the Preparation of Oligosaccharides”
Dissertation adviser: Umesh Desai, Ph.D.
Alam, Asim
Biochemistry
Cupertino, California
B.S., University of California at San Diego
Dissertation: “Nitric Oxide Synthase Modulation in the
Treatment of Colorectal Cancer”
Dissertation adviser: Ross Mikkelsen, Ph.D.
Alhazami, Mai S.
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kuwait City, Kuwait
B.Pharm., Kuwait University
Almanie, Sarah A. E. M.
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kuwait City, Kuwait
B.Pharm., Kuwait University
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Argade, Malaika Dilip
Integrative Life Sciences
Mumbai, India
B.Pharm., University of Mumbai
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Galantamine’s Deconstruction
in the Quest of a PAM Pharmacophore”
Dissertation adviser: Malgorzata Dukat, Ph.D.
Armour, Patricia A.
Health Related Sciences
Boulder City, Nevada
B.S., University of Wisconsin at Superior
M.P.A., University of Nevada at Boulder City
Dissertation: “Usefulness of the Captia
™
Syphilis IgG EIA Test Method and Reverse
Algorithm for the Detection of Syphilis
Infection in a Public Health Setting”
Dissertation adviser: Teresa Nadder, Ph.D.
Baer, Matthew Louis
Neuroscience
South Orange, New Jersey
B.A., University of Virginia
Dissertation: “Exploring the Role of Physiologic Electric
Fields in Regulating the Astrocytic Injury Response
in the Mammalian Nervous System”
Dissertation adviser: Raymond J. Colello, Ph.D.
Bafail, Duaa Abdullah
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Glen Allen, Virginia
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Pharm.D., King Abdul Aziz University
Dissertation: “Functional and Cognitive Status
and Medication Complexity in Older Adults:
The Health and Retirement Study”
Dissertation adviser: Patricia Slattum, Ph.D.
Bakhshwin, Duaa Mohamed
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
B.Med., King Abdul Aziz University
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Association Between
Polypharmacy and Functional Status in
Community Dwelling Older Adults”
Dissertation adviser: Patricia Slattum, Ph.D.
Bambacus, Elizabeth Sterling
Education
Richmond, Virginia
B.A., M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “An Intervention Study on Mindfulness
Meditation and Mindfulness, Perceived Stress,
Flourishing and Academic Achievement in a First-
Year Experience University Course”
Dissertation adviser: Abigail Conley, Ph.D.
Benusa, Savannah D.
Neuroscience
Lone Oak, Texas
B.S., Texas A&M University at Commerce
Dissertation: “Regulation of Axon
Initial Segment Plasticity”
Dissertation adviser: Jeffrey Dupree, Ph.D.
Bharathan, Navaneetha Krishnan
Human Genetics
Chennai, India
B.Tech., SRM University
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Desmosomes: Development, Function
and Regulation in the Vertebrate Embryo”
Dissertation adviser: Amanda Dickinson, Ph.D.
Biswas, Debolina D.
Biochemistry
Maharashtra, India
B.S., Rajaram College
Dissertation: “cIAP2 - A Critical Regulator
of Neuroinflammation”
Dissertation adviser: Tomasz Kordula, Ph.D.
Boice, Ashley G.
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Development of Small
Molecule Neuroprotectants”
Dissertation adviser: Shijun Zhang, Ph.D.
Braxton, Courtney Nicholle
Chemical Biology
North Chesterfield, Virginia
B.S., James Madison University
Dissertation: “Progress on Mapping Ubiquitin
Signaling Using Photo-Crosslinking
Mono and Di-Ubiquitin Probes”
Dissertation advisers: Thomas Cropp, Ph.D.,
Matthew Hartman, Ph.D., Martin Safo, Ph.D., and
Scott Gronert, Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
VCU Commencement 2018 99 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Bredlau, Justin Paul
Integrative Life Sciences
Hayes, Virginia
B.S., University of Mary Washington
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Evolving Reproductive
Isolation Between Incipient Species of the
Parasitic Wasp, Cotesia Congregata”
Dissertation adviser: Karen Kester, Ph.D.
Bremer, Eleanor Susan
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
M.S., University of Virginia
Dissertation: “Anxiety in Menopausal
Women: A Qualitative Inquiry”
Dissertation advisers: Nancy Jallo, Ph.D., Patricia
Kinser, Ph.D., and Natalie Dautovic, Ph.D.
Cairo, Athena H.
Psychology
Chantilly, Virginia
B.A., University of Richmond
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Empathic Anger Toward Third-
Party Violations: Relations to Self and Other-
Motivated Motivation and Behavior”
Dissertation adviser: Jeffrey D. Green, Ph.D.
Campbell, William W. III
Health Related Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
B.S., B.A., University of Phoenix
M.H.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “A Comparison of Quality
Indicators Between Medicare Accountable
Care Organizations and Health Maintenance
Organizations Using Publicly Available Data”
Dissertation adviser: Carolyn Watts, Ph.D.
Canada, Justin McNair
Rehabilitation and Movement Science
Powhatan, Virginia
B.S., Old Dominion University
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Exercise Intolerance
Following Thoracic Radiotherapy”
Dissertation adviser: Antonio Abbate, Ph.D.
Cantwell, Marc Taylor
Clinical and Translational Science
Clifton, Virginia
B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Casey, Rachel Caitlin
Social Work
Portland, Oregon
B.A., Boston College
M.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth University
Cash, Devin Ross
Microbiology and Immunology
Lynchburg, Virginia
B.S., University of Virginia
Dissertation: “Drug and Vaccine Development
for Neisseria Gonorrhoeae”
Dissertation adviser: Cynthia Cornelissen, Ph.D.
Caslin, Heather L.
Integrative Life Sciences
Round Hill, Virginia
B.S., M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Glycolytic ATP Production Is
Required for Innate Mast Cell Activation
and Is Limited by Lactic Acid, Which
Effectively Reduces LPS-Induced Cytokine
Production in Mast Cells and In Vivo”
Dissertation adviser: John J. Ryan, Ph.D.
Chalasani, Sri Lakshmi
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Gandhinagar, India
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
B.Med., Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences
Dissertation: “Resolution of Proximal Oxidative
Base Damage and 3’-Phosphate Termini for
Nonhomologous End Joining of Free Radical-
Mediated DNA Double-Strand Breaks”
Dissertation adviser: Lawrence F. Povirk, Ph.D.
Coleman, Heather Megan
Education
Chester, Virginia
B.A., Christopher Newport University
M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Parent Implemented
Communication Intervention for Preschool-
Aged Children with Autism”
Dissertation adviser: Yaoying Xu, Ph.D.
Cox, Lauren Scott
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Chesterfield, Virginia
B.S., B.A., Pharm.D., Virginia Commonwealth
University
Dissertation: “Housing Status, Patient
Characteristics and ED Utilization Associated
with Medication Prescribing at ED Discharge
Among Homeless and Non-homeless Adults
in Urban Hospitals in the United States”
Dissertation advisers: Leticia R. Moczygemba,
Ph.D., and Patricia Slattum, Ph.D.
Crabb, Edward Blake
Rehabilitation and Movement Science
High Point, North Carolina
B.A., University of North Carolina at Wilmington
M.S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Dissertation: “Exercise, Wall Shear Stress and
Atherosclerosis: An Evaluation of Exercise-
Induced Cellular Adhesion Molecule Proteolysis”
Dissertation adviser: R. Lee Franco, Ph.D.
Cudjoe, Emmanuel Kenneth Jr.
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Accra, Ghana
B.Pharm., M.S., Kwane Nkrumah University of Science
and Technology
Dissertation: “Mass Spectrometry-Based
Proteomics Analysis of Secreted Proteins”
Dissertation adviser: Adam M. Hawkridge, Ph.D.
DeWilde, Christine Townsend
Nursing
Richmond, Virginia
B.F.A., M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Intersecting Identities and
Ethnicity-Related Stressors: How Do
They Influence Perceived Stress?”
Dissertation advisers: Jeanne Salyer, Ph.D., Antonio
Abbate, M.D., Ph.D., Leroy Thacker, Ph.D., June
Carrington, Ph.D., and Gonzalo Bearman, M.D.
Dodd, Brandon Michael
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Powhatan, Virginia
B.S., Virginia Military Institute
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Development of an Optical
Method to Detect Trace Amounts of
Uranium in Aqueous Solutions”
Dissertation adviser: Gary Tepper, Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
100 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Dupart, Patrick Steven
Chemistry
New Orleans, Louisiana
B.S., Xavier University of Louisiana
Dissertation: “Drug Delivery with Light”
Dissertation adviser: Matthew C.T. Hartman, Ph.D.
Ellaithy, Amr
Neuroscience
Mansoura, Egypt
B.Med., Mansoura University
Dissertation: “Metabotropic Glutamate
Receptor 2 Activation: Computational
Predictions and Experimental Validation”
Dissertation adviser: Diomedes Logothetis, Ph.D.
Ferro, Tyler J.
Biomedical Engineering
Joliet, Illinois
B.S., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
M.S., University of Oxford
Dissertation: “Automatic Image Processing
and Conversion to Tactile Graphics”
Dissertation adviser: Dianne T.V. Pawluk, Ph.D.
Fields, Kevin Ellett
Health Related Sciences
Virginia Beach, Virginia
B.S., Virginia Military Institute
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Fix, Robert Charles
Health Related Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
B.F.A., Clarion University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “The Cognitive and Functional
Impact of Open Heart Surgery: A Pilot Study
of Three Common Procedures (Coronary
Artery Bypass Graft, Heart Valve Replacement
and Left Ventricular Assist Device)”
Dissertation adviser: Tony Gentry, Ph.D.
Freeman, Christopher James
Chemistry
Glen Allen, Virginia
B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Biosensing and Catalysis Applications
of Nanoporous Gold (NPG) and Platinum-Speckled
Nanoporous Gold (NPG-Pt) Electrodes”
Dissertation adviser: Maryanne M. Collinson, Ph.D.
Fulp, Jacob W.
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Columbus, Georgia
B.S., College of William & Mary
Glascock, Abigail Leigh
Integrative Life Sciences
Mechanicsville, Virginia
B.S., James Madison University
Dissertation: “Systems-Level Characterization
of Vaginal Megasphaera and Virulence
Determinants Associated with Adverse
Reproductive Health Outcomes”
Dissertation adviser: Jennifer M. Fettweis, Ph.D.
Goldman, Madeline B.
Education
Richmond, Virginia
B.A., University of Virginia
M.Ed., College of William & Mary
D.D.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “The Role of Learning Experiences,
Supports and Barriers in Career Development for
the Doctoral Student”
Dissertation adviser: Robin Hurst, Ph.D.
Gonek, Maciej M.
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Garfield, New Jersey
B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dissertation: “Modulation of Opioid Tolerance
by Various Pharmacological Agents”
Dissertation adviser: William L. Dewey, Ph.D.
Greene, Justin Russell
Media, Art and Text
Buffalo Junction, Virginia
B.A., M.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “I Am an Author: Performing
Authorship in Contemporary Literary Culture”
Dissertation adviser: Richard Fine, Ph.D.
Griggs, Lauren Alexander
Biomedical Engineering
Herndon, Virginia
B.S., University of Virginia
Dissertation: “Fibronectic Mechanics and
Signaling in TGF-β1-Induced Epithelial
to Mesenchymal Transition”
Dissertation adviser: Christopher Lemmon, Ph.D.
Guo, Yuhua
Engineering
Jiangxi, China
B.S., Shaanxi University of Science and Technology
M.S., Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Dissertation: “Improving the Performance and
Energy Efficiency of Memory Systems”
Dissertation adviser: Weijun Xiao, Ph.D.
Ha, Byeongwon
Media, Art and Text
Busan, South Korea
B.A., Sung Kyun Kwan University
M.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design
M.F.A., Yonsei University
Dissertation: “Nam June Paik as a Pioneer of
Interactive Art”
Dissertation adviser: Eric Garberson, Ph.D.
Hall, Amanda Faith
Education
Pikeville, Kentucky
B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
M.S., Nova Southeastern University
Dissertation: “We Are…: Creating
Discursive Spaces for the Construction of
‘Counter’ Narratives Through Photovoice
as Critical Service Learning”
Dissertation adviser: Kurt Stemhagen, Ph.D.
Han, Dong
Medical Physics
Richmond, Virginia
B.S., Anqing Normal University
M.S., University of Colorado at Boulder
Dissertation: “Advances in Dual-Energy CT
Imaging of Radiological Quantities”
Dissertation adviser: Joshua D. Evans, Ph.D.
Hanna, Bishoy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Mount Zion, Jerusalem
B.S., M.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology
Dissertation: “Development and Validation of Semi-
Physiological Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Model to
Predict Systemic and Pulmonary Exposures After
Intravenous, Oral Administration and Pulmonary
Inhalation of Selected Drugs, Budesonide,
Tobramycin and Ciprfloxacin, in Humans”
Dissertation adviser: Jurgen Venitz, M.D., Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
VCU Commencement 2018 101 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Hanshew, Michael D.
Health Related Sciences
Charlottesville, Virginia
B.A., M.S., University of Virginia
Dissertation: “Inpatient Utilization of Computed
Tomography: The Influence of Market,
Hospital and Patient Characteristics”
Dissertation advisers: Carolyn Watts, Ph.D, Henry
Carretta, Ph.D., Askar Chukmaitov, M.D., Ph.D., and
Jeffrey Legg, Ph.D.
Hooks, Stephanie
Education
Brooklyn, New York
B.A., Virginia Union University
M.A., Virginia State University
Dissertation: “Victims, Victors or Bystanders?
African-American College Students’ Perceptions
of African-American Agency During the Civil War”
Dissertation adviser: Gabriel Reich, Ph.D.
Hotchkiss, Kelly M.
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanicsville, Virginia
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Dissertation: “Engineering Surface Properties to
Modulate Inflammation and Stem Cell Recruitment
Through Macrophage Activation”
Dissertation adviser: Rene Olivares-Navarrete, Ph.D.
Idikuda, Vinay Kumar
Neuroscience
Hyderabad, India
B.Pharm., Osmania University
M.S., Idaho State University
Dissertation: “Regulation of spHCN Channel by
Singlet Oxygen and Direct cAMP Binding”
Dissertation adviser: Lei Zhou, Ph.D.
Inker, Jennifer Lindsay Knowlton
Health Related Sciences
Williamsburg, Virginia
B.A., M.B.A., George Washington University
M.S., Cardiff University
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Ageism Among Healthcare
Professionals: The Influence of Personal Aging
Anxiety, Job Role and Work Setting on Attitudes
Toward Older Patients”
Dissertation adviser: Tracey L. Gendron, Ph.D.
Jackson, Brianne Leia
Curriculum, Culture and Change
Beaverdam, Virginia
B.A., Randolph-Macon College
M.A., University of Richmond
Dissertation: “Assessing K-12 Online
Teachers’ Knowledge of Online Student
Identities and Characteristics”
Dissertation adviser: W. Monty Jones, Ph.D.
Kang, Kingston
Biostatistics
Dalian, China
B.S., Randolph-Macon College
Dissertation: “Estimating the Respiratory Lung
Motion Model Using Tensor Decomposition on
Displacement Vector Field”
Dissertation adviser: Nitai D. Mukhopadhyay, Ph.D.
Karandashova, Sophia
Clinical and Translational Science
Richmond, Virginia
B.S., Oregon State University
M.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
Katner, Samantha Jillian Murray
Chemical Biology
Castleton, Vermont
B.S., Saint Lawrence University
Dissertation: “Anti-Metastatic Platinum Through
Glycan Targeting in Breast Cancer”
Dissertation adviser: Nicholas P. Farrell, Ph.D.
Kawale, Ajinkya S.
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Nashik, India
B.Tech., Dr. D.Y. Patil University, Navi Mumbai,
School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Role of TDP1 and PNKP in the Repair
of 3’-Blocked DNA Double-Strand Breaks”
Dissertation adviser: Lawrence F. Povirk, Ph.D.
Koren, Lindsey Michelle
Integrative Life Sciences
Richmond, Virginia B.S., Old Dominion University
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Assessment of Microbial
Carbon Processing and Its Implications to
the Carbon Budget of Lake Superior”
Dissertation adviser: S. Leigh McCallister, Ph.D.
Lee, Jaeyong
Public Policy and Administration
Yeongwol, South Korea
B.A., M.P.A., Chung-Ang University
M.P.A., State University of New York at Albany
Dissertation: “Understanding Knowledge Sharing
Motivation in the Public Sector: Application
of Person-Environment Fit Theory”
Dissertation adviser: Myung Hun Jin, Ph.D.
Leibrand, Crystal Reiko
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Chesapeake, Virginia
B.S., Randolph-Macon College
Pharm.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Structural and Functional
Consequences of HIV-1 Viral Protein Tat and
Morphine Exposure at the Blood-Brain Barrier”
Dissertation adviser: MaryPeace McRae, Ph.D.
Levy, Rachel Anne
Education
Ashland, Virginia
B.A., Wesleyan University
M.Ed., George Washington University
Dissertation: “The Expanded Role of
Parent-Led School-Supporting Nonprofit
Organizations in K-12 Public Schools in the
Richmond, Virginia, Metropolitan Area”
Dissertation adviser: Charol Shakeshaft, Ph.D.
Lind, Brandon Michael
Integrative Life Sciences
Mason City, Iowa
B.S., University of Northern Iowa
Dissertation: “Understanding Natural
and Anthropogenic Drivers of Tree
Evolutionary Dynamics”
Dissertation adviser: Andrew J. Eckert, Ph.D.
Lippold, Kumiko Marie
Pharmacology and Toxicology
New Kent, Virginia
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Dissertation: “Lorcaserin as an Opioid-
Sparing Adjunct Therapy”
Dissertation adviser: William Dewey, Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
102 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Liu, Di
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Guangzhou, China
B.S., Sun Yat-Sen University
Dissertation: “Cost-Effective Measurement
of Particulate Matter”
Dissertation adviser: Da-Ren Chen, Ph.D.
Love, Savanna Marie
Education
Ruther Glen, Virginia
B.A., Randolph-Macon College
M.A., George Mason University
Dissertation: “Athletic and Academic
Identity, Motivation and Success: An
Examination of DIII Student-Athletes”
Dissertation adviser: Sharon Zumbrunn, Ph.D.
McDonagh, Philip Reed Wills III
Clinical and Translational Science
La Plata, Maryland
B.S., University of Notre Dame
McHugh, Stephanie A.
Health Related Sciences
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
B.S., M.B.A., Concordia University Wisconsin
Dissertation: “Evaluating the Effects of a Flipped
Classroom Compared to a Traditional Classroom
on Retention of Information and Course
Engagement in a Radiation Safety Course”
Dissertation adviser: Timmerie Cohen, Ph.D.
Means, Michael Marcus
Media, Art and Text
Richmond, Virginia
B.A., Radford University
M.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Adaptive Acts: Queer
Voices and Radical Adaptation in Ethnic
American Literary and Visual Culture”
Dissertation adviser: Cristina Stanciu, Ph.D.
Meier, Jeremy Allen
Clinical and Translational Science
Mechanicsville, Virginia
B.S., University of Virginia
Dissertation: “Dynamic Regulation of Mitochondrial
STAT3 and Its Association with CypD”
Dissertation adviser: Andrew C. Larner, Ph.D.
Meng, Kejie
Chemistry
Richmond, Virginia
B.S., Lanzhou University
Dissertation: “Mechanistic Study of the
Electrochemical Oxidation of Antioxidants
Involving Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer”
Dissertation adviser: Julio C. Alvarez, Ph.D.
Miles, Lindsay Sara
Integrative Life Sciences
Phoenix, Arizona
B.S., Arizona State University
Dissertation: “Molecular Evolutionary Response to
Urbanization in the Western Black Widow Spider”
Dissertation adviser: Brian Verrelli, Ph.D.
Montiel-Chamorro, Marta Luisa
Education
Bogota, Colombia
B.A., Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “A Comparative Study of
Online English Language Learning and
Face-to-Face English Language Learning
at El Bosque University in Colombia”
Dissertation adviser: Charol Shakeshaft, Ph.D.
Morlett Paredes, Alejandra
Health Psychology
Chula Vista, California
B.A., San Diego State University
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Normative Data for Four
Neuropsychological Tests in a Sample of Adults
Who Are Illiterate and From Latin American”
Dissertation adviser: Rosalie Corona, Ph.D.
O’Connor, David Christopher
Health Related Sciences
New York, New York
B.S., Plattsburgh State University
M.S., Albany Medical Center
D.N.A.P., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Relationship Between Central Venous
Catheter and Post-Operative Complication in
Patients Undergoing Hepatic Resection”
Dissertation adviser: Chuck Biddle, Ph.D.
Olsen, Anita Jeanne
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Provo, Utah
B.S., M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Detection of Genetic Abnormalities
using High-Speed Atomic Force Microscopy”
Dissertation adviser: Jason Reed, Ph.D.
Orr, Caroline A.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Lutherville, Maryland
B.A., M.A., East Carolina University
M.S., Loyola University
Dissertation: “Behavior Change Techniques to
Promote Smoking Cessation During Pregnancy:
A Theory-Based Meta-Analytic Review”
Dissertation advisers: Kellie Carlyle, Ph.D.,
and Bernard Fuemmeler, Ph.D.
Ostyn, Mark Raymond
Medical Physics
Nampa, Idaho
B.A., B.S., Northwest Nazarene University
M.S., Indiana University
Dissertation: “Reducing Uncertainty in Head and
Neck Radiotherapy With Plastic Robotics”
Dissertation adviser: Siyong Kim, Ph.D.
Pagare, Piyusha P.
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Mumbai, India
B.S., M.S., Mumbai University
Dissertation: “Rational Design of Allosteric
Modulators of Hemoglobin as Dual-
Acting Antisickling Agents”
Dissertation adviser: Yan Zhang, Ph.D.
Paul, Dilip Kumar
Chemistry
Dhaka, Bangladesh
B.Sc., M.Sc., University of Dhaka
Dissertation: “Redox Reactions at Oil-Water
Interface by Particle Collision Electroanalysis”
Dissertation adviser: Julio C. Alvarez, Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
VCU Commencement 2018 103 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Rabie, Osama Bassam J.
Business
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
B.S., King Abdul Aziz University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Dissertation: “Developing Public Policy and
Public Forum for Preventing Cyberterrorism:
Incorporating Public Value and Decision-Making”
Dissertation adviser: Heinz Weistroffer, Ph.D., and
Gurpreet Dhillon, Ph.D.
Rashidi, Bahman
Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
B.S., Sepahan Institute of Higher Education
M.S., Iran University of Science and Technology
Rawls, Michael M.
Public Policy and Administration
Richmond, Virginia
B.S., M.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Assessing Research Productivity
From an Institutional Effectiveness Perspective:
How Universities Influence Faculty Research”
Dissertation adviser: Maike Philipsen, Ph.D.
Riley, Tennisha N.
Psychology
Live Oak, Florida
B.S., Florida State University
M.S., La Salle University
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Adolescent Emotion Expression,
Emotion Regulation and Decision-Making in Social
Contexts”
Dissertation adviser: Zewelanji Serpell, Ph.D.
Rodino, Kyle G.
Microbiology and Immunology
Preston, Connecticut
B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dissertation: “Orientia Tsutsugamushi Modulates
Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress to Benefit its
Intracellular Growth and Targets NLRC5 to Inhibit
Major Histocompatibility Complex I Expression”
Dissertation adviser: Jason A. Carlyon, Ph.D.
Rosenberg, Rachel Diane
Social Work
Silver Spring, Maryland
B.A., Eastern Kentucky University
M.S.W., University of Kentucky at Lexington
Rufer, Lisa Stephanie
Education
Niskayuna, New York
B.A., State University of New York at Oneonta
M.B.A., State University of New York at Binghamton
Dissertation: “Loyalty Program Effectiveness:
An Examination of Mainstream and
Niche Sport Fan-Team Relationships”
Dissertation adviser: Brendan Dwyer, Ph.D.
Salmani Jajaei, Ghasemali
Systems Modeling and Analysis
Isfahan, Iran
B.S., University of Kashan
M.S., Mazandran University of Science and Technology
Dissertation: “Snug Circumscribing Simplex”
Dissertation adviser: Jose Dula, Ph.D.
Sando, Trisha Arlene
Epidemiology
Thousand Oaks, California
B.S., California Institute of Technology at Pasadena
M.S., Cardiff University
D.P.T., University of Southern
California at Los Angeles
Dissertation: “The Influence of Clinically
Meaningful Factors on the Performance of the
Recommended Annual Diabetic Foot Screening”
Dissertation adviser: Juan Lu, M.D., Ph.D.
Santosh, Vishaka
Physiology and Biophysics
Richmond, Virginia
B.S., University of Virginia
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Understanding AAV Packaging”
Dissertation adviser: Carlos Escalante, Ph.D.
Singh, Shilpa
Integrative Life Sciences
Richmond, Virginia
B.Pharm., University of Mumbai
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Oncogene Induced DNA Replication
Stress in Development of Lung Cancer”
Dissertation adviser: Swati Deb, Ph.D.
Slusher, Aaron L.
Rehabilitation and Movement Science
Cincinnati, Ohio
B.S., Wilmington College
M.S., Florida Atlantic University
Dissertation: “Counterregulatory Effects of PTX3 on
Age-Related Inflammation and Cellular Health”
Dissertation adviser: Edmund Acevado, Ph.D.
Smith, Kane Jeremy
Business
Richmond, Virginia
B.A., New Mexico State University at University Park
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “A Multi-Objective Framework
for Information Security Public Policy:
The Case of Health Informatics”
Dissertation adviser: Gurpreet Dhillon, Ph.D.
Sperlazza, Justin Robert
Clinical and Translational Science
Richmond, Virginia
B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dissertation: “Depletion of the Chromatin
Remodeler CHD4 Sensitizes AML Blasts to
Genotoxic Agents and Reduces Tumor Formation”
Dissertation adviser: Gordon D. Ginder, Ph.D.
Spindle, Tory Richard
Health Psychology
Fredericksburg, Virginia
B.S., M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Effects of Electronic Cigarette
Liquid Solvents Propylene Glycol and Vegetable
Glycerin on User Nicotine Delivery, Heart Rate,
Subjective Effects and Puff Topography”
Dissertation adviser: Thomas Eissenberg, Ph.D.
Tabaac, Ariella R.
Health Psychology
Sicklerville, New Jersey
B.A., University of South Florida
Dissertation: “Queer Health Equity and Cervical
Cancer: Identifying Social Determinants of
Health That Influence Papanicolaou Test
Uptake in a Sample of Sexual Minority
Women and Gender Nonbinary Individuals”
Dissertation adviser: Eric G. Benotsch, Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
104 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Toma, Wisam Bostros
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Richmond, Virginia
B.S., M.S., University of Mosul
Dissertation: “Investigating the Role of Nicotinic
Acetylcholine Receptors (nAChRs) in the
Development and Maintenance of Chemotherapy-
Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Mice”
Dissertation adviser: M. Imad Damaj, Ph.D.
Traylor, Taryn Goodwin
Education
Chesterfield, Virginia
B.Ed., M.Ed., James Madison University
Dissertation: “Public School Principals’ Attitudes
Regarding the Classroom Participation of Students
with Autism Who Exhibit Challenging Behavior”
Dissertation advisers: Kevin Sutherland, Ph.D.,
and Chriss Walther-Thomas, Ph.D.
Tripathi, Tanya
Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences
Bhopal, India
B.S., Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Dissertation: “An Innovative Use of Technology
and Associative Learning to Assess Prone
Motor Learning and Design Intervention to
Enhance Prone Motor Control in Infants”
Dissertation adviser: Stacey C. Dusing, Ph.D.
Trujillo, Michael Anthony
Health Psychology
Long Beach, California
B.A., California State University at Long Beach
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “A Laboratory Study of Stress
Reactions to Witnessing a Video of
a Police Killing of an Unarmed Black
Man: Discrimination, Distress Tolerance,
Ethnic Identity and Risk-Taking”
Dissertation adviser: Paul Perrin, Ph.D.
Tsui, Melissa H. M.
Chemistry
Arlington, Virginia
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Dissertation: “Synthesis and Characterization of
Magnetic Carbides and Oxides Nanomaterials”
Dissertation adviser: Everett Carpenter, Ph.D.
VanDevelder, Melinda Jane
Education
Richmond, Virginia
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.S., University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Dissertation: “A Watershed Moment:
Implementing State Environmental Literacy
Policy Into a Central Virginia School District”
Dissertation adviser: Charol Shakeshaft, Ph.D.
Velazquez, Efren A.
Health Psychology
Boise, Idaho
B.A., Boise State University
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Comparing Two Structural Equation
Models to Determine the Effect of Parental
Practices and Familial Cultural Values on
Mexican Adolescents’ Sexual Health”
Dissertation adviser: Rosalie Corona, PhD.
Venkateshan, Delli Ganesh
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Tirupati, India
B.S., Sri Venkateswara University
M.S., Indian Institute of Technology
Dissertation: “Modelling Fluid Interaction
with Fibrous Surfaces”
Dissertation adviser: Hooman Tafreshi, Ph.D.
Walsh, Marcie Jones
Education
Richmond, Virginia
B.A., University of Richmond
M.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “Students’ Perceptions of
Themselves as Writers in the Transition From
High School to College: A Mixed-Methods
Study of Writer and Authorial Identity”
Dissertation adviser: Sharon Zumbrunn, Ph.D.
Walsh, Robyn L.
Counselor Education and Supervision
Richmond, Virginia
B.A., University of Virginia
M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dissertation: “The Experiences of School
Counseling Directors in Relation to
Job Satisfaction and Leadership”
Dissertation adviser: Donna Gibson, Ph.D.
Wang, Chen
Engineering
Baoding, China
B.S., M.S., Harbin Institute of Technology
Ph.D., University of Alberta
Dissertation: “High-Throughput Prediction
and Analysis of Protein-Drug Interactions
for Druggable Human Proteome”
Dissertation adviser: Lukasz Kurgan, Ph.D.
Ward, Christopher Jennings
Social Work
Columbia, South Carolina
B.S.W., University of Kansas
M.S.W., University of South Carolina at Columbia
Dissertation: “Role of Certificate of Need in
Providing Nursing Home Facility Care Among
the Older Adult Population in Virginia”
Dissertation adviser: Sarah Kye Price, Ph.D.
Weir, Mercedes Ermita
Health Related Sciences
Miami, Florida
B.S., Southern Adventist University
M.S., State University of New York at Buffalo
Dissertation: “Assessing Baseline and Post-
Discharge Risk Factors in Subjects with
and without Sleep Apnea Undergoing
Endoscopy with Deep Sedation”
Dissertation adviser: Charles Biddle, Ph.D.
Wyatt, Brent Hardin
Human Genetics
Charlotte, North Carolina
B.S., M.S., East Carolina University
Dissertation: “Chromodomain Helicase DNA Binding
Protein 1 Is Required for Orofacial Development in
Xenopus”
Dissertation adviser: Amanda Dickinson, Ph.D.
Yan, Qiang
Engineering
Dailan, China
B.S., Dalian Polytechnic University
M.S., Jiangnan University
Dissertation: “Metabolic Engineering
of Serratia Marcescens”
Dissertation adviser: Stephen S. Fong, Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
VCU Commencement 2018 105 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
Yang, Yuan
Engineering
Hohhot, China
B.E., M.S., University of Shanghai
for Science and Technology
M.S., New York University Tandon
School of Engineering
Dissertation: “Graphene as a Solid State
Ligand for Cross-Coupling Reaction”
Dissertation adviser: B. Frank Gupton, Ph.D.
Zahery, Mahsa
Engineering
Richmond, Virginia
B.S., Islamic Azad University
M.S., Chalmers University of Technology
Dissertation: “Optimization for Structural
Equation Modeling: Applications
to Substance Use Disorders”
Dissertation adviser: Tomasz Arodz, Ph.D.
106 VCU Commencement 2018 * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude ° University Honors Student
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Tien Comlekoglu
Vinh Dao
Megan Dell
Matthew Graham
Sindhuja Koppu
Laurel Kovalchick
Virang Kumar
Nathaniel Matthews
Philip Maxwell
Pooja Nanjannavar
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Nirmala Shivakumar
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Ronil Vaghijiani
Zoe Villamar
Ngoc Vo
Dmitriy Voronin
Justin Yirka
College of Humanities
and Sciences
Jesse Adcock
Samara Aizaz
Mathew Alexander
Mayesha Alam
Tamanah Anwari
Ashley Bacalso
AnnMarie Baker
Kourosh Baniisfahany
Catherine Boggs
Niloufar Boghdeh
Alan Booth
Hannah Burton
Laila Chaudhry
Kamali Charles
Sierra Doucette
Andrew Dulce
Keegan Edgar
Collin Fair
Joseph Gonnella
Sailasya Gundlapudi
Nitika Gupta
Meghan Hannifin
Julia Hara
Colton Hust
Arjun Jogimahanti
Hussein Kamoona
Tiffany Kan
Rohan Kankaria
Elizabeth Kazarian
Katherine Keyser
Naveen Chandra Kotha
Anushka Kulkarni
Elisabeth Lamas
Shira Lanyi
Deepika Mukhara
Bhavana Nangunuri
Amna Nawaz
Kristina Nguyen
Anhmy-Elaine Nguyen
Denny Nguyen
My Nguyen
Nidhi Patel
Minh-Quan Pham
Shreya Raman
Christian Renwick
Akea Robinson
Tiara Robinson
Julia Rothey
Firas Sabti
Morgan Senter
Ryan Shahidi
Francine Singson
Andres Somoza
Jay Tahiliani
Sudeepti Trivedi
Sravya Uppalapati
Taylor Wilkerson
Sarah Williams
Marisa Wood
Victoria Wood
Donna Woodburn
School of the Arts
Dakota Becker
Bridget Carpenter
Taylor Dawson
Abigail Dohmeier
Merin Duke
Abigail Edwards
Kelsey Morrison
Gretchen Mull
Ashley Prosser
School of Business
Kadeja Abbott
Diana Borkar
Benjamin Brooks
Pierre Gardan
Saad Guliwala
Kristen Logue
Noah Lynn
Hannah Reinhardt
Nicole Spangenberg
L. Douglas Wilder
School of Government
and Public Affairs
Tia Crosbie
Brandon Duong
Bianca Tardio
School of Nursing
Christine Aubry
Amy Heng
Rebecca Kriz
Karen Pak
Margaret Sabo
Caitlyn Slonaker
Jawharah Tomawis
VCU Life Sciences
Shray Amin
Amanda Atrash
Kaivalya Dandamudi
Ryan Duong
Nattanon Ketram
Amanda Luong
Angela Michalak
Bharath Peddibhotla
Aarthi Prakash
Thomas Raymond
Samantha Tate
VCUarts Qatar
Aljazi Al-Thani
Asma Hasan
Eman Makki
Amira Natsheh
Dimitri Salomao
University Honors and Awards
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Kappa Phi is a national honor society founded in 1897. The
Virginia Commonwealth University chapter was established
in 1976. The primary objectives of the society are to promote
the pursuit of excellence in all elds of higher education and
to recognize outstanding achievement by students, faculty and
others through election to membership and various awards for
distinguished achievement.
Phi Kappa Phi typies the honor society’s ideal character-
istic of American higher education, for it exists for the dual
purpose of recognizing and honoring those students who attain
high scholastic achievement and encouraging those students
who are capable of doing so.
Phi Kappa Phi is unique because it recognizes scholarship
in all academic disciplines and does not restrict membership to
a specic eld. Its interest and eligibility are extended across
all subjects offered at the modern university and, by so doing,
the society highlights the importance of appreciating and un-
derstanding more than a single limited specialty.
Phi Kappa Phi
Faculty Initiates
College of Humanities
and Sciences
W. Scott Street IV
School of Social Work
J. Denise Burnette
Elizabeth M.Z. Farmer
Phi Kappa Phi
Student Initiates
College of Engineering
Jersey Ann Krupp
Jonathan Samson
Sarah Strickler
Man Vu
College of Health Professions
Katlyn Dooley
Madison Gresak
Margaret Kuhlman
Caitlin McDaniel
Olufemi Oyesanya
College of Humanities
and Sciences
Amanda Bobb
C. Lesley Boggs
Lauren Chartuk
Alexander P. Crespo
Anthony L. Erb
Caitlin Elizabeth Evans
Barbara L. Fisher
Joshua Fontaine
Sarah E. Gillaspie
Joseph C. Gonnella
Jessica Greenlee
Camilla D. Harris
Riley Marie Harris
Cheyenne Johnson
Sneha Krish
Elisabeth Lamas
Kian James Madden
Marjon Mashid
Margaret McClelland
Nicholas McCormick
Allison N. Moesta
Katherine Moussari
Anne M. Newton
Kayla Oakley
Emily Parr
Kaito Porter
Joshua Rawson
Isabella Brooke Sanders
Julia Schoerner
Lindsay Scott
Alexandra N. Thomas
Isabelle Tobe
Marcella Torres
Sudeepti Trivedi
Darian Adele White
Nia White
Allison Baylor Williams
Donna Woodburn
Jifang Zhao
Suzanne Zhou
School of the Arts
Desiree A. Choe
Collin Coleman
Dominic Raphael Hernandez
Jocelyn Isabel Honoré
Brianna Jackson
William K.T. James
Dawoon Jeong
Maria-Grace Luther
Kaitlyn Myers
Lyly B. Nguyen
Olivia Marie Penn
Megan Sayre
Christen Shober
John Shutika
Michelle Abigail Taft
School of Business
Barrie Brown
Caroline Rose Clary
Kelly Fucci
Brian Jeffries
Sheila K. List
Inga Mackereth
Ganna Mymokhod
Joel Floyd Parker Jr.
Lauren Michelle Schardein
Jennifer Anne Tompkins
William Weber
Timothy E. Woodruff
School of Education
Michaela Ranaldi Bearden
Deia N.P. Champ
Christopher Keith Claassen
Thomas W. Connolly
Kimberly Cousins-Trent
Kim Doucette
Kirk Eggleston
Catrina J. Garland
Etna J’Moke’ Green-Carr
Geoffrey C. Greene
George Hummer
Alison Kennedy Jones
Chad Michael Krouse
Sandra J. Mazzoli
Stephanie Odera
Eric L. Pioch
Glynda Smith
L. Douglas Wilder School of
Government and Public Affairs
Claude P. Armstrong
Jesseca Hoff
Amanda C. Horton
Yali Pang
Meagan Diane Sok
Brittany Daniels Voll
School of Medicine
Haley Elyse Adcox
Varsha Ananthapadmanabhan
Erin Britt
Kristal Lyn Brown
Devin R. Cash
Brittany Shea Cornfield
Emily Kotwal Datyner
James T. DeLigio
Erin E Donahue
Om Evani
Mirinda Ann Gormley
Briana James
Melissa Ann Maczis
Rebecca Mahon
Kelli McFarling
Hannah Marie Ming
Karli Ann Mockenhaupt
Litta Grace Paulson
Adam Alexander Robinson
Kyle G. Rodino
Ashley E. Rogers
Sarah Katherine Rozycki
Carl T. Rudebusch
Jong M. Shin
Robert M. Simonds Jr.
University Honors and Awards
108 VCU Commencement 2018
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (cont.)
John C. Stansfield
Kate Stromberg
Amelia Thomas
Jennifer L. Ware
Jonathan Hayes Wills
Cameron Champion Wood
School of Nursing
Virginia Arrington Campbell
Jennifer Cox
Karina Del Toro
Nicole M. Downey
Katelyn Turner Ferry
Kelsea Elizabeth Hermick
Kaitlynn Jenkins
Kathleen Jones
Jacquelyn Kunstmann
Zenaida C. Malpaya
Angela Miranda
Cristina M. Nataniel-Jones
Christina C. Paton
Rebecca R. Ryan
Lindsey Rae Saddler
Mark F. Schellhorn Jr.
Jennifer E. Silva
Victoria S. Smith
Kimberly Joy Thomas
Lindsey Paige Thore
Christie White
Melanie Witten
School of Pharmacy
Rachel A. Davies
Christopher E Jay
Hrishikesh P. Kale
Abdelrahman Shalabi
School of Social Work
Gina Cricchi
Nora Daly
Andrea Davis
Sherri Egerton
Jennifer Frydrychowski
J. Patrick Gasparini
Yusuf McCalla Harden
Jerry Van Harris
Melissa-Irene Jackson
Amy Zucaro Jennings
Jessica E. Jones
Rosezetta Jones
Sarah B. Jones
Julian S. Levine
Catharine Gillian Lloyd
Megan Elizabeth Mastrofrancesco
Kerry A. Mitchell
Madeline Helen Nunnally
Wendy E. Osinkosky
Jun Byung Park
Isabel Madden Spoehr
Susan Theon
Brienna Thompson
Helen Gillette Williams
Michelle Wooldridge
Laura Lucille Young
VCU Life Sciences
Danny Rayes
University Honors and Awards
VCU Commencement 2018 109
College of Engineering
Albemarle Corporation
Scholarship
Chessa Kownurko
Alice T. and William
H. Goodwin Jr.
Endowed Scholarship
Jonathan Cary
Evan Pfab
Dmitriy Voronin
Boehringer Ingelheim
Scholarship
Raven Smith
Dominion Scholarships
in Engineering
Robert West III
Entrepreneurial
Scholarship in Chemical
Engineering
Jasmen Cheese
Eugene Trani Leadership
Scholarship
Andy Vo
Mattauch School of
Engineering Merit
Scholarship
Kelsey Fitzgerald
Qimonda Scholarship
Alexander Aplin
Maged Beskales
Kelsey Fitzgerald
Chessa Kownurko
Molly Miller
Sean Pritchard
Nawal Valliani
Rebecca Walker
Quark Wei
Robert C. Williams
Leadership Scholarship
Morgan Newbold
SWIFT Scholarship
Quark Wei
Tau Beta Pi Engineering
Honor Society
Hayat I. Adawi
Matthew J. Beckwith
Randolph D. Bettinger
Tien N. Comlekoglu
Megan S. Dell
Amanda J. Fauntleroy
Christopher A. French
Michael S. Gigante
Jordan D. Karim
Kristina M. Kelly
Alexandra J. Kokich
Laurel V. Kovalchick
Aniket N. Kulkarni
Tommy T. Ly
Philip Maxwell
Logan M. Petry
Vrishti M. Phadumdeo
Lindsay B. Seeley
Nirmala K. Shivakumar
Andy N. Vo
Rebecca C. Walker
Kerrie A. Watkins
Robert E. West
Wright Engineering
Access Scholarship
Hayat Adawi
Matthew Beckwith
Lionel Brookins
DongChen Guan
Jordan Karim
Virang Kumar
Jake Littlepage
Brandon Watts
University Honors and Awards
110 VCU Commencement 2018
College of Health Professions
Department of Clinical
Laboratory Sciences
A.D. Williams Award
Nigel Berru
Rachel Childs
Lucia Cueto
Rebecca Mullins
Olufemi Oyesanya
William Veilleux
Ting Zhang
A.D. Williams Scholarship
To be announced
Daria Downing Award
Lenora Metuge
Kupfer Award
To be announced
Commonwealth Transfusion
Foundation Medical Laboratory
Sciences Scholarship
Lucia Cueto
Katlyn Dooley
Ting Zhang
Phi Kappa Phi
Wayne C. Hall Scholarship
William Veilleux
Department of
Gerontology
Student of the Year Award
Stephanie Edwards
A.D. Williams Award
for Scholarship
Rachel Andricosky
Iris A. Parham Award
Raleigh Priddy
Marion Cotter King Award
Nicole Hunt
Walter-Wilkerson
Memorial Scholarship
Colleen Dennis
Cathy Saunders Career
Gerontologist Scholarship
Lori Kvam
Guy M. Kinman Jr. Award
for Inclusive Gerontology
Annie Rhodes
Age Wave Scholar Award
Annie Rhodes
Department of
Health Administration
Herman L. Mullins Award for
Outstanding Management Study
To be announced
A.D. Williams Award for
Scholarship Excellence
Jawad Al-Khafaji
Matthew Brengman
Carter Crawford
Annie Hancock
Sarah Heldreth
Devin Ross
Morgan Stubbe
Donald J. Romano Prize
Devin Ross
Department of
Nurse Anesthesia
D.N.A.P. Leadership Award
Katherine Collier
Kayla Katz
A.D. Williams Scholarly
Achievement Award
Matthew Fisher
April Ritter
Department of
Physical Therapy
A.D. Williams Award
Rafal Gwizdala
Cindy Gouldin Memorial
Scholarship
Cara Whiting
Jules Rothstein Scholarship
Casey Burruss
Zachary Muscato
Lewis and Violet Childers
Memorial Scholarship
Lauren Luttrell
Marianne E. Macdonald
Scholarship Award
Carlin Tettelbach
Marjorie C. Salamone
Memorial Award
Matthew Duff
Susanne Hirt Outstanding
Leadership Award
To be announced
Terry Wise Award
To be announced
Department of
Radiation Sciences
Elizabeth Blackburn Award –
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Krystal Marshall
Outstanding Student Award
– Radiation Therapy
Isis Lloyd
Tina Plaster Memorial
Award – Radiography
Jessica Upchurch
Janet Harvey Trivette Radiation
Therapy Scholarship
James Baker
Department of
Rehabilitation Counseling
Marcia J. Lawton Quality
of Life Award
Shamara Stratton Dowdy
Marjorie P. Howard Scholarship
in Rehabilitation Counseling
Suzanne D’atri
Genex Scholarship Award
Suzanne D’atri
Richard E. Hardy
Scholarship Fund
Suzanne D’atri
Anne L. Chandler Scholarship
Suzanne D’atri
University Honors and Awards
VCU Commencement 2018 111
College of Humanities and Sciences
Department of Biology
Dean’s Scholar Award,
distinction awarded to
seniors with a 4.0 GPA
Mathew Alexander
James Black
Alan Booth
Gopika Hari
Maya Harrington
Tiffany Ho
Yasaman Javdan
Rohan Kankaria
Young Heon Kim
Naveen Chandra Kotha
Priyanka Kundur
Jessica Lai
Shira Lanyi
Stephan Lazar
Joseph Mooney
Hadi Nadali Ataabadi
Amna Nawaz
Anhmy Eliane Nguyen
Rachel Nicely
Hayne Noh
Samuel Paek
Long-Quan Pham
Minh-Quan Pham
Zachary Philippi
Faiz Plastikwala
Bijal Rajput
Shreya Raman
Krishna Ravindra
Swathi Deo Sambatha
Haejung Shin
Sahib Sohal
Andres Somoza
Megan Underwood
Sravya Uppalapati
Outstanding Biology
Senior Award
Rohan Kankaria
Outstanding Biology
Undergraduate Student in
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Nitika Gupta
Outstanding Biology
Undergraduate Student
in Ecology
Emma Davis
Mohamed Shaaban
Humanitarian Award
Sravya Uppalapati
Outstanding Biology Graduate
Teaching Assistant Award
Sarah Ingram
Outstanding Biology Master’s
Student in Ecology
Benjamin Nettleton
Outstanding Biology Master’s
Student in Evolution
Farahnoz Khojayori
Outstanding Ph.D. Student in
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Heather Caslin
Outstanding Biology Ph.D.
Student in Ecology
Joseph Brown
Department of Chemistry
Dean’s Scholar Award,
distinction awarded to
seniors with a 4.0 GPA
Mathilda Angoua
Matthew Nguyen
William Norton
John Vio Suemitsu
Rebecca Walker
Jameson Wilbur
Department of Economics
Dean’s Scholar Award,
distinction awarded to
seniors with a 4.0
Dereck Gunn
Department of English
Dean’s Scholar Award,
distinction awarded to
seniors with a 4.0 GPA
Farrah Fox
Dylan Lewis
Undergraduate Fiction Award
Amita Rao
Thomas B. Gay Undergraduate
Poetry Award
Elise Le Sage
Undergraduate Creative
Nonfiction Award
Amita Rao
Undergraduate Whitesell
Explication Award
Cailynn Birts
Graduate Fiction Award
Rose Szabo
Thomas B. Gay Graduate
Poetry Award
Andrew Garvin
Jeanette Vigliotti
Graduate Creative
Nonfiction Award
Katherine Brooks
Graduate Whitesell
Explication Award
Andrew Spencer
Department of
Forensic Science
Black History in the
Making Award
Saleana Copeland
Asia Bracey
Outstanding Undergraduate
Student
Mallory Shriver
Undergraduate Excellence
in Research Award
Julia Grzymkowski
Christian Renwick
Outstanding Graduate Students
Angela Brand
Nicole Palmer
Teri Stockham Scholarship
in Forensic Toxicology
Kimberly Karin
Graduate Student Professional
Development Scholarship
Jonathan Bareford
Jennifer Miller
Nicole Palmer
Casey Spencer
Hannah Wines
Department of
Gender, Sexuality and
Women’s Studies
Dean’s Scholar Award,
distinction awarded to
seniors with a 4.0 GPA
Stephanie Noon
Black History in the
Making Award
Joy Gilchrist
Taylor Jenkins
Department of History
Alden G. Bigelow Award
Kyle Rogers
F. Edward Lund Award
Catherine Boggs
Jared Liggan
Miranda Madray
James Tice Moore Essay Award
Victoria Glover
W.E.B. DuBois Award for
Excellence in History
Courtney Jones
University Honors and Awards
11 2 VCU Commencement 2018
College of Humanities and Sciences (cont.)
Department of Kinesiology
and Health Sciences
Dean’s Scholar Award,
distinction awarded to
seniors with a 4.0 GPA
Emily Cottrell
Megan Enos
Joshua Frank
Sara Harpster
Damon Jeffries
Brittini Myrick
James Oguchi
Jonathan Plotz
David Santacruz
Maybelle Singson
Liberal Studies for
Early and Elementary
Education Program
Dean’s Scholar Award,
distinction awarded to
seniors with a 4.0 GPA
Elisabeth Barth
Melissa DeZabala
Alexis Hartsell
Chelsey Harvey
Kristen Hills
Sara Polson
Jaeyun Shim
Academic Excellence Award
Donna Woodburn
Community Service Award
Adeline Snyder
Excellence in
Collaboration Award
Brooke Wilson
Outstanding Transfer
Student Award
Leah Eaheart
Kristen Hills
Samantha Son
Perseverance Award
William Antosz
Natalie Lopez Rosado
Andrea Mcgroarty
Joann Patterson
Department of
Mathematics and
Applied Mathematics
Dean’s Scholar Award,
distinction awarded to
seniors with a 4.0 GPA
Kiana Adili
Jonathan Cary
Barbara Fisher
Asiya Khan
Adam Neel
Jesse Parrish
Jonathan Samson
Robert West
Applied Mathematics Award
Riley Harris
Matthew Jones
Tatenda Ndambakuwa
Diamond Welton-Boxley
Biomathematics Award
Matthew Gill
Sarah Williams
Pure Mathematics Award
Justin Yirka
Department of Philosophy
Dean’s Scholar Award,
distinction awarded to
seniors with a 4.0 GPA
Kiana Adili
Cortney Inman
Outstanding Student of the Year
Kiana Adili
Cortney Inman
Department of Physics
Dean’s Scholar Award,
distinction awarded to
seniors with a 4.0 GPA
Richard Ware
Department of
Political Science
Dean’s Scholar Award,
Distinction Awarded to
Seniors with a 4.0 GPA
Saffeya Ahmed
Anjali Om
Department of Psychology
Dean’s Scholar Award,
distinction awarded to
seniors with a 4.0 GPA
Hannah Billings
Tess Carper
Ashley Coleman
Nikita Cotzias
Joshua Fontaine
Olivia Golden
Michelle Hall
Andrew Lisech
Morgan Obenchain
Michael Proffitt
Caroline Stinchfield
Taylor Wilkerson
Psi Chi National Honor
Society in Psychology
Afua Afrika-Minka
Mayesha Alam
Michaela Avino
Ashley Marie Bacalso
Kourosh Baniisfahany
Angelica Blanks
Tequia Nicole Brookes
Jacquelyn Cogley
Thomas C. Cotter
Sierra Jolie Doucette
Joshua Ryan Eakin
Courtney Fields
Joshua A. Fontaine
Brianna George
Justice Gonzalez-Smith
Nora Pauline Hoel
Katherine A. Lopez
Jessica J. McBride
Nicholas P. McCormick
Inija M. Miller
Katherine E. O’Daniel
Akea Robinson
Darian A. White
Outstanding Psychology
Senior Award
Ashley Bacalso
Akea Robinson
Undergraduate Psychology Black
History in the Making Award
Akea Robinson
Graduate Psychology Black
History in the Making Award
Tennisha Riley
Outstanding Clinical
Psychology, Behavioral
Medicine Concentration
Graduate Student Award
Sarah Clark
Outstanding Clinical
Psychology, Behavioral
Medicine Concentration
Graduate Student Award
David Rothman
Outstanding Clinical
Psychology, Clinical Child/
Adolescent Concentration
Graduate Student Award
Julia Cox
Outstanding Clinical
Psychology Clinical Child/
Adolescent Concentration
Graduate Student Award
Stephen Molitor
Outstanding Counseling
Psychology Graduate
Student Award
Melissa Kwitowski
Courtney Simpson
Outstanding Developmental
Psychology Graduate
Student Award
Jessica Greenlee
Outstanding Graduate Psychology
Student Teacher Award
Alexandra Martelli
Outstanding Health Psychology
Graduate Student Award
Melanie Moore
Michael Trujillo
University Honors and Awards
VCU Commencement 2018 11 3
College of Humanities and Sciences (cont.)
Outstanding Social Psychology
Graduate Student Award
Athena Cairo
Psychology Graduate Student
Award for Community
Multicultural Enrichment
Calvin Hall
Psychology Graduate
Student Latinx Award
Efren Velazquez
Psychology Graduate Student
LGBTQ Ally Award
Jaclyn Sadicario
Department of Sociology
Senior Research Award
Brandon-Lee Lucas
Nicholas Mccormick
Joe Morolla Outstanding
Undergraduate Sociology
Student Award
Kaleb Campbell
Samuel Wright
Public Sociology Award
Joshua Eakin
Department of
Statistical Sciences and
Operations Research
Paul Minton Graduating
Senior Award
Katrina Gauntt
Excellence in Statistics Award
Anthony Allen
Mu Sigma Rho National
Honors Society Inductees
Tmader Alballa
Dustin R. Bastaich
Ying Chen
Christopher P. Rash
Linghan Song
Antonio L. Tan-torres
Marcella M. Torres
Jing Zhang
Jiaxi Zou
School of World Studies
School of World Studies
Academic Excellence Award
Savannah Aigner
Anthropology Program
Dean’s Scholar Award,
distinction awarded to
seniors with a 4.0 GPA
Savannah Aigner
Katie Christopher
Elliot Smits
Academic Excellence in
Anthropology Award
Kirby Jacobs
Outreach in Anthropology Award
Madelyn Knighting
Outstanding Student Achievement
in Anthropology Award
Jasmine Juette
Foreign Language Program
Dean’s Scholar Award,
distinction awarded to
seniors with a 4.0 GPA
Theresa Dinh
Camilla Harris
Excellence in French Award
Allison Keith
Amna Nawaz
Viviana Pham
Phoebe West
Excellence in German Award
Tessa Solee
Excellence in Spanish Award
Savannah Aigner
Victoria Ezell
Excellence in Spanish/
English Translation and
Interpretation Award
Anne Wethered
International
Studies Program
Academic Excellence in
International Studies Award
Camilla Harris
Excellence in European
Studies Award
Rachel Lustig
Excellence in International
Social Justice Award
Nia White
Excellence in Latin
American Studies Award
Savannah Aigner
Excellence in World
Cinema Award
Theresa Dinh
Religious Studies Program
Dean’s Scholar Award,
distinction awarded to
seniors with a 4.0 GPA
Neha Pondicherry
Charles Rosenbaum
Academic Excellence in
Religious Studies Award
Neha Pondicherry
University Honors and Awards
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School of the Arts
Department of
Art Education
University Scholarship
Amelia M. Bell
Alexandra N. Giorno
Bethany M. Hale
Lindsey N. Pattison
Alexandra G. Simon
Dean’s Scholarship
in Art Education
Haley A. Ferguson
Alexandra N. Giorno
Alexandra G. Simon
Allan Eastman Scholarship
Angelique A. Scott
Arts Tuition Assistance
Scholarship
Noah J. Congedo
Barbara Ellen Powers
Memorial Scholarship
Angelique A. Scott
Director, VCUarts Creative
Arts Day Camp
Andrew E. Bell
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Andrew E. Bell
Lillian and Nathan
Reiss Scholarship
Noah J. Congedo
Outstanding Achievement
Award, Art Foundation
Noah J. Congedo
Peachtree Scholarship in
Painting and Printmaking
Noah J. Congedo
Pollak Society Awards
Noah J. Congedo
Qatar Leadership Exchange
Andrew E. Bell
Ruth Hibbs Hyland Spring Award
Alexandra N. Giorno
Angelique A. Scott
University Supplemental
Scholarship
Alexandra G. Simon
VCUarts Undergraduate
Research Grant
Noah J. Congedo
Angelique A. Scott
Department of Art History
University Scholarship
Merin F. Duke
Dean’s Scholarship in Art History
Merin F. Duke
Award of Excellence
in Kinetic Imaging
Madeline E. Hill
Barbara Ellen Powers
Memorial Scholarship
Katherine S. French
Bernice B. Gordon Art
History Scholarship
Madeline E. Hill
Bess T. Brownell Architectural
History Scholarship
Matthew Forster
Bruce M. Koplin Award
in Museum Studies
Taylor M. Dean
Maureen O’Connor
Fisher Endowment
Nora Butkovich
Thalhimer Doctoral Scholarship
John G. Hebble
Department of Cinema
VCUarts Dean’s Advisory Group
Celina N. West
VCUarts Undergraduate
Research Grant
Allen D. Simmons
Department of
Communication Arts
University Scholarship
Breann X. Bassler
Abigail Dohmeier
Hannah P. Jaffe
Alisha E. Losinno
Erin M. Male
Kelsey J. Morrison
Erin E. Murphy
Ashley D. Prosser
Sophia R. Rieth
Provost Scholarship
Abigail Dohmeier
Brianna N. Jackson
Elise M. Ketch
Kelsey J. Morrison
Katharine M. Thompson
Dean’s Scholarship in
Communication Arts
Breann X. Bassler
Brianna N. Jackson
Elise M. Ketch
Arts Tuition Assistance
Scholarship
Yeji Hong
Madison E. Hubbard
Hannah P. Jaffe
Erin M. Male
Sophia R. Rieth
Yewei Wang
Doris Lansing Four-Year
Merit Scholarship
Megan E. Ward
Juried Fine Art Student
Exhibition, Art Foundation
Hasan C. Flowers
Library of Virginia Grant
Jacque A. Chandler
Elise M. Degarmo
Yewei Wang
India P. Williams-Valle
Mallory Callan Scholarship
Noelle E. Burgess
Ashley D. Prosser
VCUarts Advocacy Scholarship
Elise M. Ketch
VCUarts Undergraduate
Research Grant
Yeji Hong
Katharine M. Thompson
William B. Clopton Scholarship
Katharine M. Thompson
Department of Craft
and Material Studies
University Scholarship
Emily Sexton
Abigail P. Stambaugh
Jolie B. Steinert
Ruby R. Williams
Dean’s Scholarship in Craft
and Material Studies
Haley A. Ferguson
Caroline C. Hudson
Stuart E. Shepard
Alice Cabell Horsley
Parker Scholarship
Stuart E. Shepard
Allan Eastman Scholarship
Anna E. Brittingham
Christian K. Renner-Thomas
Angelique A. Scott
Stuart E. Shepard
Arts Tuition Assistance
Scholarship
Claire S. Anderson
Lillian M. Boot
Anna E. Brittingham
Boyun Choi
Tiffany Lee
Angela P. Williams
Barbara Ellen Powers
Memorial Scholarship
Anna E. Brittingham
Angelique A. Scott
Career Development Scholarship
Wing Hei Joshua Cheng
Covington Scholarship
Everett Hoffman
University Honors and Awards
VCU Commencement 2018 11 5
School of the Arts (cont.)
Craft and Material Studies
Graduate Award
Sasha Baskin
Haiyin Liang
Kathryn Murphy
Megan Wachs
Fisher Endowment
Wing Hei Joshua Cheng
Graduate School Assistantship
Sasha Baskin
Everett Hoffman
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Jenna Alderiso
Sasha Baskin
Anne Bujold
Magdolene Dykstra
Everett Hoffman
Eunji Lee
Will Lenard
Hollis McCracken
Kathryn Murphy
Megan Wachs
Gwynn Epps and Mitchel August
Four-Year Merit Scholarship
Stuart E. Shepard
Juried Fine Art Student
Exhibition, Dean’s Award
Stuart E. Shepard
Peachtree Scholarship in
Craft and Material Studies
Stuart E. Shepard
Peachtree Scholarship in
Sculpture and Extended Media
Stuart E. Shepard
Provost Scholarship
Jolie B. Steinert
Ruth Hibbs Hyland Spring Award
Angelique A. Scott
Tasmeem Student Attendee
Jason M. Pascoe
Jolie B. Steinert
Tyler Binsted Endowed
Scholarship, Sculpture
and Extended Media
Stuart E. Shepard
VCUarts Advocacy Scholarship
Ruby R. Williams
VCUarts Dean’s Advisory Group
Jaelyn A. Clay
VCUarts Graduate Student
Research Grant
Sasha Baskin
Will Lenard
VCUarts Graduate
Student Travel Grant
Anne Bujold
Magdolene Dykstra
Everett Hoffman
Eunji Lee
Will Lenard
VCUarts Undergraduate
Research Grant
Angelique A. Scott
Stuart E. Shepard
VCUarts Graduate Travel Grant
Sasha Baskin
Haiyin Liang
Kathryn Murphy
Megan Wachs
William B. Clopton Scholarship
Anne Bujold
Will Lenard
Department of Dance
and Choreography
Dean’s Scholarship
Kari E. Schackmann
Four-Year Departmental
Award in Dance
Marsell A. Chavarria
Taylor G. Diggs
Michelle L. Koppl
Carpenter Foundation Scholarship
Marsell A. Chavarria
Michelle L. Koppl
Brianna N. Rivera
Christine C. Wyatt
Department of Fashion
Design and Merchandising
University Scholarship
Erika K. Houseknecht
Madeleine R. Murrow
Provost Scholarship
Madeleine R. Murrow
Dean’s Scholarship in Fashion
Design and Merchandising
Caroline Edwards
Kelsey L. Underwood
Academic Excellence Award
Kelly M. Martin
Arts Tuition Assistance
Scholarship
Yujin Chen
Funded Scholarship
Heather E. Saunders
Career Development Scholarship
Kelly M. Martin
Cotton Incorporated:
Wearable Art, First Place
Caroline Edwards
Cotton Incorporated: Wearable
Art, Second Place
Marley J. Montez
Heather E. Saunders
Melyna Wyand
Fashion Design Scholarship
Tiffanee-Symone Zinemon
H. Theo Young Scholarship
Anna R. Carlson
Otti Windmueller Scholarship
Jalie M. Gonzalez
Outstanding Fashion
Design Junior
Jalie M. Gonzalez
Outstanding Fashion
Merchandising Junior
Heather E. Saunders
Richard Van Daniels Award
in Fashion Merchandising
Kelsey L. Underwood
VCUarts Advocacy Scholarship
Phyllis Sackey-Solomon
YMA Fashion Scholarship
Corinne L. Napper
Department of
Graphic Design
University Scholarship
Desiree A. Choe
Emma C. Cote
Sarah L. Gertler
Rachel D. Gingrich
Alexandra Hyatt
Lucie L. Mullen
Katrina P. Navasca
Kaiya S. Scott
Katherine Xie
Hayley N. Zirkel
Lara K. Zirkle
Provost Scholarship
Rachel D. Gingrich
Arts Tuition Assistance
Scholarship
Dongeun Kim
Boying Chen
Bailey J. James
Lara K. Zirkle
Career Development Scholarship
Rachel D. Gingrich
Anya K. Kobayashi
Dean’s Scholarship Offer
Anya K. Kobayashi
Natalie J. Smith
Graduate School Assistantship
Christopher Andrew Sisk
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Junyun Chen
Minjee Jeon
Tara Pairoj-Boriboon
Stephen Richard Parks
Christopher Andrew Sisk
Tasmeem Student Attendee
Bailey J. James
Christopher Andrew Sisk
VCUarts Advocacy Scholarship
Susannah Z. Agi
VCUarts Graduate Research Grant
Christopher Andrew Sisk
VCUarts Graduate Travel Grant
Stephen Richard Parks
Christopher Andrew Sisk
University Honors and Awards
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Department of
Interior Design
University Scholarship
Halima N. Sesay
Dean’s Scholarship in
Interior Design
Naredeen N. Mikhaiel
Arts Tuition Assistance
Scholarship
Yu Jin Ha
Career Development Scholarship
Cheuk Tung Ng
Charles Thomas Woods
Merit Scholarship
Rachel Ramey
Commonwealth Award
Katy M. Cutshall
Lenita Ann Eldhose
Christin Hardy
Rachel Ramey
Yuqi Ye
Department of Interior
Design Scholarship Fund
Yuqi Ye
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Caroline Matteson
Caroline Mcilraith
Hamilton-Field Interior
Design Scholarship
Huayu Du
You Hwa Kim
Han Schroeder Scholarship
Elizabeth S. Wardlaw
IDEC South Region
National Scholarship
Sara Hackett
Newh: The Hospitality
Industry Network
Elizabeth S. Wardlaw
Presidential Scholarship Offer
Kathleen Gardner
Robert F. Hester Scholarship
Vanessa Nesbitt
Roger Baugh Interior
Design Scholarship
Dara M. Merritt
VCUarts Graduate
Studies Scholarship
Caroline Matteson
Department of
Kinetic Imaging
University Scholarship
Kelly H. Boyer
Rebecca A. Ewing
Emanda Hau
Rachel M. Moore
Dean’s Scholarship in
Kinetic Imaging
Rebecca A. Ewing
Arts Tuition Assistance
Scholarship
Jackie M. Lu
Award of Excellence
in Kinetic Imaging
Devin M. Brooks
Jackie M. Lu
Noelle N. Manfredi
Claudine F. Reyes
Emma L. Reynolds
Career Development Scholarship
Marin Leong
Dean’s Scholarship Offer
Benjamin P. Heberling
Amber V. Hooke
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Travis Austin
Brian Patterson
Micah H. Weber
Mildred’s Lane Fellowship Award
Travis Austin
Provost Scholarship Offer
Marin Leong
Renewable Scholarship
Payton E. Baril
Robert and Joye Ledford
Undergraduate Scholarship
Claudine F. Reyes
VCUarts Dean’s Advisory Group
Claudine F. Reyes
VCUarts Graduate Research Grant
Micah H. Weber
VCUarts Undergraduate
Research Grant
Payton E. Baril
Kelly H. Boyer
Peyton J. Johnson
Marin Leong
Jackie M. Lu
Claudine F. Reyes
Department of Music
Friends of VCU Music
Scholarship
Minh Vy Duong
Madison L. Erskine
Quinton L. Folks
Cleandre D. Foster
Samantha M. Hoster
Aaron J. McNair
Caleb Paxton
Helga Attems Classical
Music Fund
Minh Vy Duong
Noah K. Fotis
Samantha M. Hoster
Jazz Scholarship Fund
David A. Roberts
Jazz Students Fund
Alfred L. Santiago Crespo
Cleandre D. Foster
Chet C. Frierson
Benjamin B. Kelly
Randall F. Mailand
David A. Roberts
Jessica McCain Memorial
Scholarship
Madison L. Erskine
Quinton L. Folks
Music Lessons Scholarship
Caleb Paxton
VCUarts Dean’s
Scholarship in Music
Hayleigh E. Wilson
VCUarts Graduate
Studies Scholarship
Andrew C. Snead
Virginia Merit Award
Daniel R. Adams
Wednesday Music
Club Scholarship
Madison L. Erskine
Department of Painting
and Printmaking
University Scholarship
Rebecca J. Bushnell
Dakota S. Becker
Andrew J. Gottschalk
Kira Ratliff
VCUarts Advocacy Scholarship
Jessica Andrea A. Cruz
Andrew J. Gottschalk
Dean’s Scholarship in
Painting and Printmaking
Andrew J. Gottschalk
Molly M. Mason
Provost Scholarship
John P. Oliver
Arts Tuition Assistance
Scholarship
Madeline D. Barber
Noah J. Congedo
Megan A. Goldfarb
Rebecca Grennan
Katherine J. Johannesen
Andrew Gehr West Scholarship
Jaraz J. Jenkins
Barbara Ellen Powers
Memorial Scholarship
Jason D. Ly
Bon Air Artists Association
Scholarship in Painting
and Printmaking
Megan A. Goldfarb
Jason D. Ly
Mackenzie A. Williams
Career Development Scholarship
Megan A. Goldfarb
School of the Arts (cont.)
University Honors and Awards
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School of the Arts (cont.)
E.I. Kirkland Scholarship
Azim Al Ghussein
Gerald Donato Scholarship
Dellil L. Mohammed
Graduate School Assistantship
Daliya Jokondo
Brett Erich Suemnicht
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Isa Gagarin
Azim Al Ghussein
Lauren Hensens
Daliya Jokondo
Liang Luscombe
Gregory Piwonka
Johanna Robinson
Michael Royce
Brett Erich Suemnicht
Institute for Contemporary Art
Curatorial Graduate Assistantship
Liang Luscombe
Brett Erich Suemnicht
John Roos Memorial Scholarship
Benjamin C. Winans
Juried Fine Art Student
Exhibition, Award of Distinction
Mackenzie A. Williams
Lillian and Nathan
Reiss Scholarship
Noah J. Congedo
Maurice Bonds Scholarship
Tariye M. George-Phillips
Jaraz J. Jenkins
Outstanding Achievement
Award, Art Foundation
Dakota S. Becker
Noah J. Congedo
Andrew J. Gottschalk
Mildred’s Lane Fellowship
Brett Erich Suemnicht
Outstanding Painting and
Printmaking Junior
Jaraz J. Jenkins
Painting and Printmaking
Award of Excellence
Megan A. Goldfarb
Painting and Printmaking
Faculty Choice Award
Jason D. Ly
Peachtree Scholarship in
Painting and Printmaking
Dakota S. Becker
Noah J. Congedo
Jason D. Ly
Philip B. Meggs Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Dakota S. Becker
Megan A. Goldfarb
Pollak Society Awards
Noah J. Congedo
Tasmeem Student Attendee
Madeline D. Barber
VCUarts Graduate Research Grant
Liang Luscombe
Michael Royce
Brett Erich Suemnicht
VCUarts Graduate Travel Grant
Liang Luscombe
Brett Erich Suemnicht
VCUarts Undergraduate
Research Grant
Noah J. Congedo
Andrew J. Gottschalk
View Awards
Mackenzie A. Williams
William R. Gaines
Endowed Scholarship
Johanna Robinson
William R. Gaines Scholarship
Mackenzie A. Williams
Wurtzel Travel Grant
Michael Royce
Department of
Photography and Film
University Scholarship
Wyatt C. Buescher
Catherine A. Daly
Riley C. Goodman
Greer A. Meagher
Dean’s Scholarship in
Photography and Film
Christina Macaulay
Arts Tuition Assistance
Scholarship
Wyatt C. Buescher
Bradley C. Eisenhauer
Shannon C. McGowan
Career Development Scholarship
Emily C. Adamson
Bradley C. Eisenhauer
Etta and Bernie Edwards
Endowment for the Arts
Jessica E. Taylor
Graduate School Assistantship
Stephanie Demer
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Stephanie Demer
Juried Fine Art Student
Exhibition: Art Education,
Jumping Fences Award
Devin M. Hein
Most Outstanding Film Junior
Julian T. Mcbain
Most Outstanding
Film Sophomore
Ellen K. Abernathy
Most Outstanding
Photography Junior
Haley B. Harrington
Julian T. McBain
Most Outstanding
Photography Sophomore
Riley C. Goodman
Renewable Scholarship
Weston F. Clark
VCUarts Advocacy Scholarship
Shannon C. Mcgowan
VCUarts Graduate Travel Grant
Stephanie Demer
VCUarts Undergraduate
Research Grant
Ellen K. Abernathy
Bradley C. Eisenhauer
Connor G. Gillooly
Victoria R. Kee
Greer A. Meagher
Department of Sculpture
University Scholarship
Hannah E. Edmonston
Madilynn S. Forgione
Margaret A. Herr
Daniel J. Jernigan
Lindsey N. Pattison
Arts Tuition Assistance
Scholarship
Zahra M. Siddique
Alice Cabell Horsley
Parker Scholarship
Stuart E. Shepard
Allan Eastman Scholarship
Stuart E. Shepard
Charles Renick Scholarship
Alissa Damato
Dangerous Artist Award
Alissa Damato
Bridget S. Manown
Zahra M. Siddique
Faculty Achievement
Award, Sculpture
Mary J. Amend
Graduate School Assistantship
Ian Gerson
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Mckeever Donovan
Wyley Duffey
Evan Galbicka
Ian Gerson
Kathryn Lien
Jordan Loeppky-Kolesnik
Gwynn Epps and Mitchel August
Four-Year Merit Scholarship
Stuart E. Shepard
University Honors and Awards
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Harold North Award
Kristin M. Poole
Juried Fine Art Student
Exhibition, Dean’s Award
Stuart E. Shepard
Paul F. Miller Graduate
Scholarship in Sculpture
Wyley Duffey
Peachtree Scholarship in
Craft and Material Studies
Stuart E. Shepard
Peachtree Scholarship in
Sculpture and Extended Media
Bridget S. Manown
Stuart E. Shepard
Zahra M. Siddique
Provost Scholarship Offer
Madilynn S. Forgione
Daniel J. Jernigan
Toni Eddleton Memorial
Scholarship in Sculpture
Alissa Damato
Tyler Binsted Endowed
Scholarship, Sculpture
and Extended Media
Stuart E. Shepard
VCUarts Undergraduate
Research Grant
Stuart E. Shepard
Department of Theatre
University Scholarship
Laura C. Hamrick
Renee McGowan
Stephanie E. Warrington
Margaret T. York
Alice Cabell Horsley
Parker Scholarship
Justin A. Janke
Wesley S. Seals
Arts Tuition Assistance
Scholarship
Joel C. Vazquez
Dean’s Scholarship
Taylor L. Dawson
Laura C. Hamrick
Department of Theatre
Design Competition Grant
Laura C. Hamrick
Benjamin M. Zasimowich
Department of Theatre
Scholarship, Graduate
Dawn Souza
Department of Theatre
Scholarship for Work
with Director Anne Bogart
and the Siti Company
Wesley S. Seals
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Hannah E. Chalman
Katherine E. Field
Mary C. Lennon
Jane E. Mattingly
Jennifer Jones Hundley
Graduate Theatre Scholarship
Jane E. Mattingly
Jett Higham Scholarship
for Costume Design
Laura C. Hamrick
Kym Franklin Scholarship
Hannah M. Land
Richard and William Newdick
Theatre Scholarship
Stephanie E. Warrington
VCU Alumni Scholarship
Hannah M. Land
Jessica A. Moreno Caycho
VCUarts Dean’s Advisory Group
Dante L. Piro
VCUarts Graduate Travel Grant
Janel R. Knipple
Mary C. Lennon
Jane E. Mattingly
Dawn Souza
VCUarts Undergraduate
Research Grant
Brittany N. Clark
Rachel C. Lamb
Virginia Repertory Award
Mark J. Lerman
Andrew R. Wynn
William B. Clopton Scholarship
Jessica A. Moreno Caycho
School of the Arts (cont.)
University Honors and Awards
VCU Commencement 2018 11 9
School of Business
Ann G. and Barney
Roland Freasier
Sr. Tax Award
Galina G. Slavova-Hernandez
Business Honors
Program Graduates
Kadeja Abbot
Diana Borkar
Ben Brooks
Pierre Gardan
Saad Guliwala
Kristen Logue
Hannah Reinhardt
Nicole Spangenberg
Davis Radcliffe
Insurance Award
Andrea Gooch
Dean’s Scholars
Ph.D. and Master’s
Degree Students
Samvid P. Devashrayee
Ugochukwu O. Etudo
Bernard W. Farkas
Edward J. Lynch
Sukanya Meenakshi-Sundaram
John T. Monroe
Ganna Mymokhod
Mauli Pant
Joel F. Parker
Dusan Rancic
Daniel Simpkins
Kane J. Smith
Sarah M. Wunschel
Undergraduate Students
Seniors
Muathe Al Rowaily
Benjamin B. Brooks
Charlotte E. Duke
Nathaniel W. Ferrell
Megan C. Niemi
Madiha Razzaq
Saajan Sappal
Grayson C. Wheeler
Keith J. Willett
Juniors
Benjamin Bethard
Caitlyn E. Choi
Brittant Comer
Emma B. Farmer
Giovanni N. Knight
Christopher A. Lane
Briana N. Pittman
Ejaj Rahman
Nydia Tapia
Sophomores
Shahnewaz Chowdhury
Rianna C. Riccardi
Daniel W. Spencer
Bentley N. Zabicki
Distinguished
Service Award
Megan Donofrio
Department of Supply
Chain and Analytics
Patrick Duckworth
Department of Economics
Olivia Guthrow
Department of Finance,
Insurance and Real Estate
Shaye Jarvis
Department of Information Systems
Mary Widmer
Department of Marketing
Keith J. Willett
Department of Accounting
Student of the Year
Susan E. Brickey
Department of Accounting
Ben Brooks
Department of Information Systems
Pierre Gardan
Department of Economics
Andrew Kessler
Department of Finance,
Insurance and Real Estate
Mehreen Khan
Department of Supply
Chain and Analytics
Julia Longhi
Department of Management
Joi Mason
Department of Marketing
University Honors and Awards
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School of Dentistry
Dental Hygiene Awards
American Association of Public
Health Dentistry Award
Rachel Whisler
Clinical Dental Hygiene Award
Amber Wilczynski
Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals
STAR Award
Courtney Manaois
Community Dental
Hygiene Award
Tiffany Tran
Hufriedy Award
Syrous Behmand
Darian Moore
Mission of Mercy Award
of Excellence
Tiffany Tran
Rachel Whisler
Sigma Phi Alpha Honor Society
Channing Midgette
Christian Waterman
Virginia Dental Hygienists
Association Award
Mackenzie Blackwell
Doctor of Dental
Surgery Awards
Academy of Operative
Dentistry Award
Hung Quoc Pham
American Academy of Implant
Dentistry Dental Student Award
Leen Noaman Qutachi
American Academy of Oral
and Maxillofacial Pathology
Dental Student Award
Sara Emmalyn Holden
American Academy of Oral
and Maxillofacial Radiology
Dental Student Award
Michelle Wieczynski Humble
American Academy of
Oral Medicine Award
Bryce Rylan Bennett
Erin Elyse Block
American Academy of
Osseointegration Award
Adam Matthew Staffen
American Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry Certificate of Merit
Daniel S. Kwon
American Academy of
Periodontology Award
Sara Emmalyn Holden
American Association of
Endodontists Award
Claire L. Krueger
American Association of Oral
and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Dental Implant Award
Clinton Mitchell Meadows
American Association of Oral
and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Dental Student Award
Luke Thomas Coury
American Association of
Orthodontists Award
James Edward Dodd III
American Association of Public
Health Dentistry Award
Richard Dixon Sykes
American Association of Women
Dentists Eleanor J. Bushee
Senior Dental Student Award
Clara Gladys Bergeron
American College of Oral
and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Dental Student Award
Luke Thomas Coury
American College
of Prosthodontics
Achievement Award
Clara Gladys Bergeron
American Dental Society
of Anesthesiology Horace
C. Wells Award
Soheil Rostami
DENTSPLY Merit Award for
Removable Prosthodontics
Nathaniel LeMaster Armistead IV
F.B. Wiebusch Award for
Excellence in Periodontics
Erin Elyse Block
George E. Kaugars Award
Claire L. Krueger
H. Edwin Semler Award
Swathi Deva
Hinman Dental Society
Scholarship
Kathryn Highley Norbo
Jennifer H. Shim
Hugh Douglas Jr. Award
Devang Patel
International College of
Dentists Award, USA Section,
Student Humanitarian Award
Michael John Snyder
International College of
Dentists Award, USA Section,
Student Leadership Award
Jennifer H. Shim
International Congress of
Oral Implantologists Sullivan-
Schein Dental Award
Erin Elyse Block
Mission of Mercy Award
of Excellence
Nathaniel LeMaster Armistead IV
Hannah Rose Mabe
Michael Hamilton Ngai
Soheil Rostami
Michael John Snyder
O.W. Clough Award
Devang Patel
Southeastern Academy of
Prosthodontics Award
Patricia Andrea Flores
Whip Mix Corporation Hanau
Prosthodontic Award
Rasha Jamal Hussein
University Honors and Awards
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School of Education
A. Gaynelle Whitlock
Scholarship
Zannatul Ferdous
Ann Elizabeth Marston
Endowed Scholarship
Tiffany Ahmad
Colleen Canvin
Clark Scholarship
Cody Rogalski
Debbie and Todd
House Urban Education
Scholarship
Chris Ruiz de Velasco
Faculty Organization
Scholarship
Samantha Parker
Rebecca Pullen
Fred P. Orelove
Scholarship in
Disability Studies
Heather Coleman
Ena Gross Scholarship
in Secondary Math
Peter LaBarr
Jo Lynne S. DeMary
Merit Scholarship
Zoe Walton
John A. Van de
Walle Scholarship
Chris Ruiz de Velasco
Michael D. Davis
Scholarship in
Urban Education
Sabrina Evans
Brandi Veasey
Miriam S. Blake
Scholarship
Charlotte Yates
Charlotte Flannagan
N. Thelma Jones
Scholarship
Peter LaBarr
Patricia H. Duncan
Scholarship
Renee Cullum
Phi Delta Kappa
Scholarship Grant for
Prospective Educators
Shayna Cook
Phi Kappa Phi Graduate
Scholarship
Brianne Jackson
Richard Rezba Scholarship
Brian Condit
Rizpah L. Welch
Scholarship
Ryan Bennett
Sally A. Schumacher Fund
for Dissertation Research
Priyadarshini Pattath
Seyfarth Family
Scholarship
Rachel Levy
School of Education
Alumni Scholarship
Priyadarshini Pattath
Brooke Lock
Marieka Turner
Adam Darby
Brooke Lock
Thomas Louis Wright
Scholarship in
Teacher Education
Jamiee Freeman
Vicki Godsey White
Scholarship in
Special Education
Heather Coleman
Virginia A. Arnold
Scholarship
Asein Ta
Virginia Scholars Award
Yolanda Richey
Waverly Cole Scholarship
Brian Condit
Nicole Davidson
University Honors and Awards
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L. Douglas Wilder School
of Government and Public Affairs
Criminal Justice
Alpha Phi Sigma, the National
Criminal Justice Honor Society
Timothy Boyles
Kelsey Cobb
Lillian Finch
Lygia A. Mascarenhas
Shoshana Osborne
Lindsey Page
Macoia Richmond
Nicole Skala
Nicholas Tomlin
Marah Walsh
Diamond Watts
Outstanding Graduate Student
Ndaesha Mason-Dryden
Outstanding Undergraduate
Student
Macoia Richmond
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Outstanding Graduate Student
Jada Smith
Outstanding Undergraduate
Student
Kelsey Cobb
Kiana Miller
Master of Public
Administration
Leadership Award
Elizabeth Roderick
Outstanding Scholar
Renea Vanderveldt
Public Service Award
Mona Elrayah
Student of the Year
Mona Elrayah
Public Policy
Outstanding Graduate Student
Carolyn Naoroz
Urban and Regional
Studies and Planning
American Institute of Certified
Planners Outstanding
Student Award
Mariah Williams
American Planning
Association, Virginia Chapter,
Outstanding Student Award
Antwan Hoy
American Planning
Association, Virginia Chapter,
Outstanding Student Award
Hannah Cameron
Marijean Hawthorne
Excellence in Writing Award
Jonathan Revenson
Outstanding Graduate Student
Hannah Cameron
Mariah Williams
Outstanding Undergraduate
Student
Aaron Grondin
Antwan Hoy
Jonathan Revenson
Peter Schultz Award for
Outstanding Performance
Aaron Grondin
University Honors and Awards
VCU Commencement 2018 123
School of Medicine
A.D. Williams
Scholarships
Third Year Class for 2016-2017
Rakhi Melvani
Second Year Class for 2015-2016
Emily Kotwal Datyner
Jeremy Allen Meier
Ashley Emily Rogers
First Year Class for 2014-2015
Ameya Atul Chumble
Kelli Michelle McFarling
Alpha Omega Alpha
Asim Alam*
Justin Anderson*
Marco Anshien
Chris Bednarz
Devin Cash
Ameya Chumble*
Bryce Clinger*
Joseph Conduff*
Brittany Cornfield
Emily Datyner*
Sydney Davis
Stephanie DeMasi
Siva Devarakonda*
Mackenzie Grasso
Amanda Hayes
Callie Hlavin
Vidhya Kumar
Janet Lee*
Jeremy Meier*
Rakhi Melvani*
Scott Muffly*
Trevor Ottoforo
Adam Robinson*
Ashley Rogers*
Sarah Rozycki
Carl Rudebusch*
Blair Saunders
Lauren Silva
Robert Simonds*
Justin Sperlazza
Michelle Vy*
Jennifer Ware*
Joseph Wiener*
Jonathan Wills
Cameron Wood
Virginia Young
Dean’s Award for
Academic Achievement,
2014-2018
Ameya Atul Chumble
Gold Humanism
Honor Society
Margaret Barton
Christopher Cox
Emilie Gosche
Kinsey Hall
Stequita Hankton
Katrina Herbst
Melissa Huynh
Robin Kuriakose
Adam Landsee
Suraj Mishra
Scott Muffly
Blair Saunders
Shandiz Shahbazi
Michelle Wagner-Merrion
Department of
Family Medicine and
Population Health
M.Ph. candidates
Allison DeLaney
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Emily Godbout
C.C. Clayton Award
Hannah Ming
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
nominee, Phi Kappa Phi Scholarly
Achievement Award, Delta Eta
Chapter of Delta Omega Honorary
Society in Public Health
Litta Paulson
Phi Kappa Phi Society, Delta Eta
Chapter of Delta Omega Honorary
Society in Public Health
Amelia Thomas
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Ph.D. in Epidemiology
Trisha Sando
C.C. Clayton Award, Phi Kappa Phi
Scholarly Achievement Award,
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Department of
Microbiology and
Immunology
M.D./Ph.D. candidate
Devin Cash
F30 Fellowship awarded by NIH,
2014; Charles C. Clayton Award,
2015; MCV Alumni Association
Advanced Scholarship, 2016
Ph.D. candidate
Kyle Rodino
Infection and Immunity spotlight
article, Jan. 2018, Vol. 86, Issue
1, Infection and Immunity;
ESCCAR-ASR International
Congress on Rickettsiae and Other
Intracellular Bacteria Travel Award,
2017; Phi Kappa Phi nomination,
2017; Mary P. Coleman Award,
SOM, Department of Microbiology
and Immunology, 2016; American
Society of Microbiology Virginia
Branch Meeting Travel Grant, 2015;
Mid-Atlantic Microbial Pathogenesis
Meeting Student Travel Grant, 2015
Department of
Pharmacology and
Toxicology
Wisam B. Toma
Member, Virginia Academy of
Science, 2017; member, Society for
Neuroscience, 2017-2018; member,
Neuroscience Interest Group at VCU,
2017-2018; member, International
Association for the Study of Pain,
2018; Best Student Presentation
Award, poster presentation, Virginia
Academy of Science, May 2017;
Cancer Research Retreat Award,
poster presentation, Massey
Cancer Center, June 2017
*Elected in Junior Year
University Honors and Awards
124 VCU Commencement 2018
School of Pharmacy
Academic Excellence
Award
Katherine A. Ciampa
Award for Excellence
in the Promotion
of Pharmacy
Jessica Reid
Award for Excellence
in Public Health
Tiffany Lee
Clinical Communication
Awards
Richard Altizer
Alyssa Hager
Community Engagement
Excellence Award
Anesa Hughes
Community Practice
Achievement Award
Chelsey Llayton
Dean’s Award for
Outstanding Achievement
Adrienne D. Simmons
Distinguised
Service Award
Archana Raghavan
Excellence in Advocacy
and Health Policy Award
Precious Dadzie
Exellence in Geriatrics
Pharmacy Award
Matthew Hornsby
Excellence in
Pharmacy Award
Taylor Lansing
Interprofessional Practice
and Collaborative Care
Excellence Award
Nick Rebold
Leadership
Achievement Award
Christian Barber
Outstanding
Leadership Award
Corrie Sanders
Overall Achievement In
Patient Care & Service
Jennifer Walters
Patient Care Award
Rose Kohinke
Phi Lambda Sigma, the
National Leadership
Society in Pharmacy
Tyler Ayers
Goldie Chang
Kailey Conner
Precious Dadzie
David D’Amico
Elena Fernandez
Nikitha Gavva
Tyler Goins
Alyssa Hager
Matthew Hornsby
Lily Y. Jia
Rose Kohinke
Taylor R. Lansing
Bianca Lascano
Tiffany Lee
Chelsey Llayton
Rebecca Patterson
Nicholas Rebold
Jessica Reid
Corrie Sanders
Stephanie Shuder
Adrienne D. Simmons
Jennifer Walters
Laura Woodard
Giovanni Zanota
Yvonne J. Zhang
Professionalism Award
Lily Y. Jia
Research Award
Crystal Leibrand
Rho Chi, the National
Honor Society
in Pharmacy
Derek C. Abel
Tyler Ayers
Elizabeth W. Cheng
Katherine A. Ciampa
Joseph T. Daggy
Matthew Estes
Jerald W. Garrett
Tyler Goins
Alyssa Hager
Lauren N. Hall
Haleigh R. Helsing
Andrea L. Hobbs
Lily Y. Jia
Amanda P. Johnson
Jennifer Y. Kim
Yeji Kim
Rose Kohinke
Taylor R. Lansing
Robin D. Le
Tiffany Lee
Sarah Mason
Rinkalben A. Patel
Rebecca L. Patterson
Inna A. Perinskaya
Kyle A. Sandridge
Adrienne D. Simmons
Sana Zahid
Yvonne J. Zhang
Technology
Excellence Award
David Vu
University Honors and Awards
VCU Commencement 2018 125
School of Social Work
Black History in the
Making Award
M.S.W.
Xenia Cornick
Ashley Spratley
Alicia Thompson
B.S.W.
Sophia Booker
David N. Saunders
Legislative Award
Alana Corn
Elaine Rothenberg
Social Work Award
Ph.D.
Rachel Casey
Corey Cummings
M.S.W.
Ellen Labgold
B.S.W.
Laura Booth
Marina Green
Field Impact Award
B.S.W.
Sophia Booker
Madeline Nunnally
Phi Alpha Social
Work Honor Society
M.S.W.
Kelsie Adams
Jacqueline Bedsaul
Cynthia Betts
Amanda Browder
Jordan Brown
Raymond Bryant Jr.
Sally Burgess
Taylor Cole
Gina Cricchi
Yvonne Fox
J. Patrick Gasparini
Michelle Greene
Calesha Hayes
Rebecca Herbig
Melissa Jackson
Sarah Jones
Elizabeth Kelley
Ellen Labgold
Catharine Lloyd
Rachel Machacek
Ebony Mack
Isabelle Martin
Kerry Mitchell
Catherine Paul
Thomas Peaden
Margaret Rivers
Jenna Scherbenske
Isabel Spoehr
LaurenTucker
Amira Turner
Taylor Vest
Laura Young
B.S.W.
Stephanie Alvarado
Michael Barlow
Janna Black
Fiorella Carrillo
Xenia M. Cornick
Andrea Davis
Leah Ganssle
Katherine Gillies
Marina Green
Michelle Heinitz
Haley Jenkins
Jennifer R. Jones
Benjamin Knopp
Erick Lainez-Villanueva
Jane Leonard
Kaelan Lohr
Rachel McLaughlin
Maygen McNamara
Michelle Mills
Dadi Neopaney
Madeline Nunnally
Corie Peterson
Lissette Ramirez
Kayla Scherrer
Aunna Steward
Meaghan Strauss
Victoria Tidman
Jerry Van Harris
Victoria van Leeuwen
Adriane Villalon
Mackenzie White
Lyndsay Wilshaw
Michelle Wooldridge
School of Social
Work Distinguished
Service Award
N. Elizabeth Marconi
School of Social
Work Leadership and
Service Awards
Ph.D.
Rachel Casey
Rachel Rosenberg
Christopher Ward
M.S.W.
Xenia Cornick
Julian Levine
N. Elizabeth Marconi
Ashley Spratley
Shell Stern
Alicia Thompson
B.S.W.
Sophia Booker
Jonathan Brodie
Jamal Brooks
Jennifer Frydrychowski
Yusuf Harden
Michelle Heinitz
Tiana Hickson
Benjamin Knopp
Erika Lainez-Villanueva
Julian Levine
Kaylee McGuffin
India Turner
Nakeyia Williams
School of Social Work
Social Justice Award
Briana Wooten
The Adelante
Scholarship: Sirviendo
la Comunidad Hispana
Anna Tello-Duran
Anne Fischer Scholarship
Lucy Elizabeth Bucco
Xenia Cornick
Cesare and Ida
Sclarandis Scholarship
Rebecca Thieman
Child Welfare
Stipend Program
Candice Combs
Christina Gianniny
Katelin McManama
Jasmine L. Nelson
Alexandra Orton
Ana C. Tello-Duran
Laura L. Young
David P. Beverly
Memorial Scholarship
Amanda Browder
Emmett W. Cocke
Jr. Scholarship
Jennifer Pearson
University Honors and Awards
126 VCU Commencement 2018
School of Social Work (cont.)
Federal Policy Fellows
M.S.W.
Marina Green
Kimberly Greenshields
Rebecca Herbig
Rachel Machacek
B.S.W.
Sophia Booker
Leah Ganssle
Erick Lainez-Villanueva
Kaylee McGuffin
Rachel McLaughlin
India Turner
Fostering Success
Scholarship
Ebony Mack
Victoria Tidman
Gaye Shinall Jones
Merit Scholarship
Abigail Boyer
Julia Shaw
Sydney Spencer
Synit Zecarias
Dr. Robert Green Just
Research Award
Jessica Grey
Rachel Rosenberg
Hans Falck Doctoral
Scholarship
Cory Cummings
Rachel Rosenberg
Hurtado Family
Scholarship
Crystal Crowell
Katherine McCardell
Webb Social Work
Merit Scholarship
Mackenzie White
Martin S. Schwartz
Scholarship
Wendy Osinkosky
Mel C. Whipple
Scholarship
Briana Abrams
M.S.W. Distance
Education Scholarship
Ashton Hewlett
Ellen Labgold
William Manning
Angela Nemecek
Wendy Osinkosky
Pamela Nystrom
Memorial Fund
Jerry Van Harris
Peer Mentors
B.S.W.
Jonathan Brodie
Jennifer Frydrychowski
Katherine Gillies
M.S.W.
Gina Cricchi
Marina Green
Evan Jang
Leah Kramer
Ellen Labgold
Heather Lambert
E. Ninive Marconi
Jasmine Nelson
Kelley Poff
School of Social Work
Research Scholars
M.S.W.
Briana Abrams
Michael Barlow
Andrew Einolf
Yvonne Fox
Marina Green
Julian Levine
Elizabeth Tiarasmith
Taylor Vest
Imani White
B.S.W.
Sophia Booker
Laura Booth
Robert M. McKinney
Dissertation Honor Fund
Cory Cummings
Social Work
Administration,
Planning and Policy
Practice Scholarship
Amanda Browder
Leah Kramer
N. Elizabeth Marconi
Thomas Carlton
Memorial Scholarship
Leah Kramer
Virginia Council on Social
Welfare Scholarship
Jennifer Frydrychowski
Tiana Hickson
Jennifer Jones
Megan Mastrofrancesco
Michelle Woolridge
William Randolph Hearst
Endowed Scholarship
Emmalyn Carter
Tyerell Dotson
Katrena Ready
The Honor Society
of Phi Kappa Phi
M.S.W.
Sally Burgess
Gina Cricchi
Michael Digiacomo
Jeffrey Gasparini
Yusuf Harden
Melissa Irene Jackson
Amy Jennings
Jennifer Jones
Sarah Jones
Elizabeth Kelley
Ellen Labgold
Julian Levine
Catharine Lloyd
Kerry Mitchell
Wendy Osinkosky
Isabel Spoehr
Helen Williams
Laura Young
B.S.W.
Jonathan Brodie
Jennifer Frydrychowski
Jerry Harris
Jessie Hibbs
Rosezetta Jones
Megan Mastrofrancesco
Madeline Nunnally
Jun Byung Park
Marian Waller
Michelle Wooldridge
Jessie Hibbs/Marian
Waller Scholarship
Jennifer Jones
Ebony Mack
School of Social Work
Phi Kappa Phi
Ph.D.
Rachel Casey
M.S.W.
Wendy Osinkosky
B.S.W.
Kaylee McGuffin
VCU Commencement 2018 127
Alma Mater
In March 2016, VCU Alumni’s board of governors approved Virginia Commonwealth University’s rst
alma mater, “We Gather Here.” Written by Lemont “Monty” Kier, Ph.D.,a longtime faculty member,
and his son, Andy Kier, a 1990 VCU graduate, the school song honors the university’s commitment to
providing students with experiences that they carry with them beyond their years on campus.
“We Gather Here”
Lyrics: Monty Kier Music: Andy Kier
We gather here, our voices raise,
of VCU we sing our praise,
the Black and Gold our colors show,
diversity and value grow.
We’ve learned so much beyond each class,
the joy of friendship will not pass.
So much in life is mem’ry borne,
of VCU they’ll not be shorn.
The mem’ries of a campus walk,
so many friends, we stop to talk,
the friendships here were made to last,
they’re in our minds though years have passed.
The seasons pass, the years roll by,
from VCU the reason’s why
we are enriched from values learned,
they bring us joy that we have earned.
Next year again we will be here
to see our school and give a cheer.
So VCU keep all that is great,
you’ve brought us joy that is our fate.
So come let us sing of VCU,
with ev’ry verse we will renew
the mem’ries from our campus time,
each one embedded in a rhyme.
128 VCU Commencement 2018
Dear graduate,
On behalf of VCU Alumni, I am privileged and honored to congratulate
you on this wonderful occasion. Although you likely received much
support and encouragement from your families and friends, this is
a personal achievement that is a tribute to your hard work and
intellectual perseverance.
As you bring this chapter of your academic career to a close, I hope you
will take a moment to recognize the opportunities that your university and
alumni organization have provided to prepare you for this next step in your
journey. You might be leaving campus, but you are not leaving alone. As a
graduate, you join a community of more than 190,000 alumni throughout
the world who engage with their communities and their alma mater to build
on the strong foundation established by our past and present alumni organi-
zations and leaders.
Your relationship with your alma mater can enhance and impact your life
long after you graduate. No matter where life takes you, VCU Alumni and
its more than 40 chapters offer you opportunities to stay engaged with the
university and with your fellow classmates. My wish for each of you is that
you realize your full potential and, in doing so, use your signicant talents
and energies to support and strengthen your communities, your alumni
organization and your university.
Be proud of your university because we are proud of you.
Yours for VCU,
James E. Williams (B.S.’84/GPA; M.S.’96/GPA)
President, VCU Alumni
What we now know as Virginia Commonwealth
University began as two institutions: the Medical
College of Virginia, established in 1838 as the medi-
cal department of Hampden-Sydney College, and
the Richmond School of Social Economy, founded
independently in 1917, then becoming the Richmond
division of the College of William & Mary in 1925.
The Medical College of Virginia gained indepen-
dence from Hampden-Sydney in 1854 and became
state affiliated in 1860. In 1939,
the College of William & Mary
changed the name of its Richmond
campus to Richmond Professional
Institute. RPI became an indepen-
dent state school in 1962.
In 1967, VCU came closer to its
current state. Edward A. Wayne
Sr., president of the Richmond
Federal Reserve Bank, along with
city and state leaders recom-
mended the formation of a uni-
versity using resources from MCV
and RPI. With the signature of
Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr., Virginia
Commonwealth University came
into being in 1968 with Warren W.
Brandt as president.
Today, President Michael Rao,
Ph.D., is the leader of VCU and VCU Health System.
A premier, urban public research university, VCU has
garnered $275 million in sponsored research as one
of the nation’s top 100 research universities. In 2016,
U.S. News & World Report listed several VCU gradu-
ate and first-professional programs in the top 50 of
their rankings. The School of the Arts, ranked second
overall, holds a top ranking among public institu-
tions. Among graduate and first-professional rankings,
VCU’s nurse anesthesia program is top in the nation.
The same publication ranked VCU Medical Center’s
state-of-the art care in more than 200 specialty areas
among the best in the nation. A safety-net hospital,
VCU Medical Center is the top hospital in the metro
area and is the only Level I trauma center in Central
Virginia. Additionally, the medical center is ranked
second in the commonwealth as the top place to seek
medical care and treatment in areas ranging from
organ transplantation and burn healing to head and
spinal cord trauma and cancer treatment.
With an enrollment of more than 31,000 stu-
dents from 102 countries in 217 degree and certifi-
cate programs — 38 of which are
unique to Virginia and serve cross-
disciplinary purposes — VCU also
boasts educators who are nation-
ally and internationally recognized
for their excellence in the arts,
business, education, engineering,
the humanities, life sciences, social
work and all of the health care pro-
fessions. VCU employs over 2,200
full-time instructional faculty who
are nationally and internationally
recognized for their high-quality
instruction across 11 schools and
three colleges.
With campuses beyond
Richmond, VCU students and fac-
ulty live and work in locations
throughout the commonwealth
and the world. For over a decade, students enrolled
at VCUarts Qatar receive the same world-renowned
education and training as students in Richmond.
The School of Medicine and School of Pharmacy’s
collaboration with Northern Virginia’s Inova Health
System successfully established the VCU Inova cam-
pus and now educates third- and fourth-year medical
and pharmacy students. In Charlottesville, the School
of Pharmacy’s second satellite location for Doctor
of Pharmacy students operates at the University of
Virginia Medical Center.
More than 190,000 VCU alumni live worldwide,
leading and positively impacting their communities.
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Congatulaion to all!
Commencement
MAY 12, 2018
The Richmond Coliseum
✦
Richmond, Virginia
