Commencement Exercises
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, Florida
Friday, the Fifth of May
Six O'Clock in the Evening
Saturday, the Sixth of May
Nine O'Clock in the Morning and
Two O'Clock in the Afternoon
The Year Two Thousand and Twenty-Three
Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium
Florida A&M University
Commencement Exercises
Friday, May 5, 2023
Six O'Clock in the Evening and Saturday, May 6, 2023
Nine O'Clock in the Morning and
Two O'Clock in the Afternoon
Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium
Program
Friday, May 5, 2023 • 6 p.m.
PRESIDENT LARRY ROBINSON, PH.D. UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT, PRESIDING
Prelude: “Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral” .......................................... Richard Wagner
Processional: “War March of the Priests” from Athalia Felix Mendelssohn
Selection: “Star Spangled Banner” Francis Scott Key Nadiya Green, Music Industry Major
Meditation Elder Thaddeus K. Bruce Associate Pastor, St. Mary Primitive Baptist Church
Greetings Trustee Michael Dubose
Member, FAMU Board of Trustees
Introduction of Speaker .............................................. President Larry Robinson, Ph.D.
Commencement Address Calvin Mackie, Ph.D. President and CEO, STEM NOLA
Special Recognitions
Presentation of the Deans Allyson Watson, Ph.D. Interim Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
Conferring of the Degrees President Robinson
Senior Transcendent Ceremony ............................................. Carmen Cummings Martin Assistant Vice President, University Engagement/Alumni Affairs
Alma Mater University Symphonic Band (No walking or movement during the Alma Mater; and men should remove hats/caps)
Benediction Elder Bruce
Recessional “Pomp and Circumstance” Sir Edward Elgar (The audience will remain seated during the Processional and Recessional)
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Program
Saturday, May 6, 2023 • 9 a.m.
PRESIDENT LARRY ROBINSON, PH.D. UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT, PRESIDING
Prelude: “Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral” .......................................... Richard Wagner
Processional: “War March of the Priests” from Athalia ................................ Felix Mendelssohn
Selection: “Star Spangled Banner” Francis Scott Key Siana Hayden and Ciamara Smith, Music Industry Majors
Meditation ............................................................ Rev. Judy Mandrell, D.C.L. Co-Pastor, Life Changers Church of God in Christ
Greetings .................................................................... Trustee Craig Reed Member, FAMU Board of Trustees
Introduction of Speaker President Larry Robinson, Ph.D.
Commencement Address The Honorable Marcia L. Fudge, J.D. Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Special Recognitions
Administration of the Military Oath of Office LTC Christopher E. Everett U.S. Army, Professor of Military Science
Awarding of U.S. Army Commissions LTC Everett
Awarding of U.S. Marine Commissions COL Benjamin S. Ringvelski USMC, Professor of Naval Science
Presentation of the Deans..................................................... Allyson Watson, Ph.D. Interim Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
Conferring of the Degrees ...................................................... President Robinson
Senior Transcendent Ceremony ............................................. Carmen Cummings Martin Assistant Vice President, University Engagement/Alumni Affairs
Alma Mater ........................................................... University Symphonic Band (No walking or movement during the Alma Mater; and men should remove hats/caps)
Benediction Pastor Mandrell
Recessional “Pomp and Circumstance” .............................................. Sir Edward Elgar (The audience will remain seated during the Processional and Recessional)
Commencement Exercises
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A&M
Program
Saturday, May 6, 2023 • 2 p.m.
PRESIDENT LARRY ROBINSON, PH.D. UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT, PRESIDING
Prelude: “Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral” .......................................... Richard Wagner
Processional: “War March of the Priests” from Athalia Felix Mendelssohn
Selection: “Star Spangled Banner” Francis Scott Key Alexander Williams, Vocal Performance Major
Meditation Rev. Gerald Mandrell, Pharm.D. Pastor, Life Changers Church of God in Christ
Greetings Trustee Zachary Bell Member, FAMU Board of Trustees and President, Student Government Association
Introduction of Speaker President Larry Robinson, Ph.D.
Commencement Address Harry L. Williams, Ph.D. President/CEO, Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Special Recognitions
Presentation of the Deans Allyson Watson, Ph.D. Interim Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
Conferring of the Degrees President Robinson
Senior Transcendent Ceremony ............................................. Carmen Cummings Martin Assistant Vice President, University Engagement/Alumni Affairs
Alma Mater University Wind Symphony (No walking or movement during the Alma Mater; and men should remove hats/caps)
Benediction Pastor Mandrell
Recessional “Pomp and Circumstance” Sir Edward Elgar (The audience will remain seated during the Processional and Recessional)
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Academic Honors
Candidates for the baccalaureate degree who maintain high scholarship are graduated with honors. Graduation with honors is based on earning a minimum of 45 semester hours at Florida A&M University and maintaining a cumulative 3.00 grade point average or higher for all work completed prior to the awarding of the degree. Candidates graduating with honors wear cords during the commencement exercises. The averages necessary for earning graduation honors for all bachelor and doctor of pharmacy degrees are listed below.
***Summa Cum Laude: 3.70 - 4.00 — Orange and Green
**Magna Cum Laude: 3.30 - 3.69 — Green
*Cum Laude: 3.00 - 3.29 — Orange
Academic Honors for College of Law
Honors for the College of Law graduates will be awarded as follows:
***Summa Cum Laude: highest honors to graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.80 or higher — Orange and Green
**Magna Cum Laude: high honors to graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 - 3.79 or higher — Green
*Cum Laude: honors to graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.1 - 3.49 — Orange
Military Graduates
(H) Honors Graduates
Florida A&M University Commencement Exercises 4
Candidates for Degrees
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SCIENCES
PRESENTED
BY ROBERT W. TAYLOR, PH.D., DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRIBUSINESS
Brooke Taylor Eliasson***
Staci Nicole Gamble**
Kristyn Cierra Mobley*
Isa Salaam***
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
Andrew Giles Alacia E. Murphy
Mya N. Wallace
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
CONCENTRATION IN ANIMAL SCIENCE-INDUSTRY OPT
Kayla Amari Davis
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
CONCENTRATION IN ANIMAL SCIENCE PRE-VET OPT
Ashanti Baptiste**
Alyssa Nicole Brown
Ahja Divine Butler**
Africa Imperial Jardine Manuel Martinez
Kiara Shaliyah Mccalister** Aluria Denise Williams*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
CONCENTRATION IN FOOD SCIENCE BUSINESS & INDUSTRY OPT
Courtney Josephine-Olivia Campbell*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
CONCENTRATION IN FOOD SCIENCE-SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY OPT
Jiliah Cierra Henderson** Zebadiah Hudson**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
CONCENTRATION IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY
Nakia Shantel Long
Miranda Jade Persinger**
Mulleak D. Pitts
Sarah A. Rivers
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGICAL & AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Shomar Kerwyn Okera Bullen**
Jayden Burnett*
Lauren Annette Hawkins** Melvin Angelo Jordan
Brian K. Washington***
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
PRESENTED BY SARAH PRICE, PH.D., INTERIM DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND FITNESS
Staysha Janeen Allen
Maleaha Rishaye Bell*
Arenteanis Antonio Brown
Chandler Scott Coleman
Destiny Cuevas**
Nicholas Alexander Dixon
Jason Gerard Hamm, Jr.*
Mikyah Olivia-Marie Mack*
KeeShaurn Jordon McCaulley
Kaylin Tonice Rolle***
Arvrissa Whitney Williams*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION
Chandler Arthur Ash***
Christian Alexander Ash**
Keyly Granada Devone Adrian Whyte*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PRE-K ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Mikayla Faith Allen
Brianna Anderson-Solomon*
Shauna Aliya Bell**
Sydney Simone Benthone***
Rashaunda Cyniece Billie***
Joyous Alailiya Booker ***
Brittany Elana Cohen**
Eva Daniel**
Kiara Maris Fields
Asia Gibbs
Makayla Ronique Gore
Erica Nichelle Lear **
Trinity DeOnshay Lewis***
Jayda Lauryn Miller**
Sharalyce Deanna Muir
Cydney Khyle Offord***
Brianna Songie**
Parislynn Marie Sproles***
Orion Zion Tennant
Jordyn Leanna Thomas***
Erykah Senay Tinner
Crystal Trice-Overby*
Jazmine Octavia Williams*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kiosie Marthe Abraham*
Makyla Imani Jones***
Cara Janae Ward*
Jessica Simone Wood**
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
PRESENTED BY JOHNNIE L. EARLY, II, PH.D., RPH, FELLOW NPHA, DEAN AND PROFESSOR
Augustina E. Henderson
Joshua Caleb Mathai*
Jace Myers
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Nkosi Di'Ke Singleton*** Romell O'neil Stone***
Eljaye Warren Tellis* Tiffany Ann Tokos*
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
PRESENTED BY RICHARD ALÓ, PH.D., DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
Shani Abubakari Edward Amable*
Azana Marie Banks
Keyatah Bell
Niyasia C. Benjamin** Michal Symone Bennett-Smith
Florida A&M University Commencement Exercises 6
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (cont’d)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY (cont'd)
Allen W. Black
Christian Javaughn Blue*
Edreshia R. Bowles
Laila Monet Boyd*
Brianna Jasmein Brown**
Latavia D. Brown
Yikiria Ayonna Butler*
Kenya Michelle Byrd*
Ife A. Calhoun
Darling Vanessa Cerna
Lamont Jerrelle Chester
Rebecca Datilus*
Aryanni Tamia Deans-Smith
Cya Marie Edwards**
Brianna Marisol Fuertes***
Austin E. Glenn**
Mallory V. Glenn
Tiffany Chanel Glymph*
Skylar Alexandria Grinage
Britney LaTrice Harper**
Ahja Diane Harris
Devyn Aniya Hill*
MaKayla Alexcina Jean-Baptiste**
Vanessa Jeanty
Alexia Johnson**
Jacoshiya Myshjae Johnson*
Max Prince Johnson
Rhajanay Christine Johnson
Teanna Patricia Jones*
Bernadine Joseph
Vanessa Anne Joseph
Kerra Alexis Kelly***
Isaac King*
Isis Laveairia Knight
Ronajah Evelyn Lawson
Alexis Liggins**
Taylor D'Nae McKay*
Robert James Miley**
Zachary Lorenzo Mitchell
Karen A. Moore
Ivan Terrell Mote II
Dunstan Sopuruchukwu Nwaobi
Mario Alfonso Ospinavelez**
Shaquilla A. Payne
Keenan J. Perkins
Carmen Lillian Powell
Kyra J. Powell**
Brianna Scharria Ray
Ruth Joann Raymond
Gabrielle Phaith Roberts
Markayvia La'Niya Robinson
Shamia Shayron Robinson**
Celeste A. Rodriguez*
Zaria Chavonne Rodriques
Shayla Rosier
Kerstyn Elaine Russell**
Nakyah Smith*
Britney Nia St.Vil*
Tykia Samone Swint**
Sherlanda Telusmond
Alexis J. Thompson*
Tamyiah DaVonya Upson*
Kaylah Rose Waiters*
Caleb Tajon Washington
Jasmine Genice Welch
Destinee Shavonne Williams*
Ezekiel Woods**
Isabella Zamudio*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY
Jalan D. Billingsley
Zachary Alexander Creamer
Breonna Ashanti Gaskin
Rayana Kenesha Johnson***
Zaire Marie Johnson**
Nadine Joseph
Kiera Danielle Starling*
Philomise St-Surin
Alfreda Tatyana Watkins
Linda Christine Williams***
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Brandon Joshua Bien-Aime**
Jonathan Mark Burrell II**
Tameka Michelle Matthews**
Maurice Anthony Morten, Jr.**
Zachary Sewell*
Daryl Leon Tanelus
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Amia Ayona Combs
Marthe Dorothy Edme*
Emmanuel Alexander Hilliard**
Celestina D. Kolog*
Keshaun Rashad McCluster**
Mikahla Vashti Reeves**
Kenneth Dakar Rice II*
David J. Solomon**
Mecca Jai Thornton*
Xavier Lorenzo White
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Zamorano Leandro Amarello*
Nathanael Laurenzo Andre
Dave J. Bowers*
Bria Chanelle Hargrove
Patrick Emmanuel Jean-Pierre***
Mark Wayne McCoy, Jr.*
Arthur Polo Pointdujour, Jr.**
Kamari Donya'e Young
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS
Sierra Nicole Ayala***
Chance Barnes*
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COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ARTS AND HUMANITIES
PRESENTED
BY VALENCIA E. MATTHEWS, PH.D., DEAN
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH
Heaven McIver*
Jessica Kelly Parisien*
Jude Jones*
Alani G. Pierre**
Zipporah Iman Reeds**
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FINE ARTS
Jaida Toney
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC
Samantha Romain***
Nia Desiree Spaulding
Kala Nicole Way**
Hunter James Garcia**
Graham Harris***
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN THEATRE
Siana Monet Hayden***
Kayla Badia*
Jamira Yvette Bilboat***
Ibri Ruby Brooks**
Shaunterricka Teiarra Ashanty
Chambers
Tyja Lynn Davis**
Cristina Michelle MartinezSaneaux***
Jarius D. Pleasant
Tayla Underwood
BACHELOR OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Kristine Wallace
Jay'La M. Allen**
Arnesa Dioné Baxter*
Jelani Bland
Miracle Addie Lee Bolden*
Patrick Jakhari Bonner
Christopher Joseph Britton II*
Sarah Bryant
Jordan Karriem Canady
Jennifer Anaika Charles***
Venia Yveline Daceus
Gabrille Makayla DeBose*
Philome Christian Dieudonne
Bra'Niyah La'Tise Dixon***
Reginald D. Dotson, Jr.*
Jordyn Darnesha Fleming*
Lavarius Anthony Foreman***
Rodrigo Gomez
Sh'Marra Green***
Ta'Mia Gresham***
Sydney Brianna Griggs***
Nile Adia Gunn*
Peyton Michael Gustafson*
Vatrece Jaelynn Harris***
Jarvis S. Herring***
JacQuita De'Oshia Hester
Jade Y. Hollins***
Cameron Lenard Houston
Le'John Howard
Daurnice Késhawn-Aman
Huntley**
James Allen Irby III
Imani Alexandria Jackson
Malik Amiri Jefferies
Fayth Ma'Shell Kemp**
Isaiah Jordan Killings
Shemiah Sharee Lee*
Queen Serena Thomasine Lewis**
Joseph Clayton Martin II***
Leon McClain
Aniyah Berné Nelson**
Lauren Page
Alex James Pettway
Emmanuela Pierre*
Jermond D. Pittman*
Nekia Randolph*
Laurel R. Rhynes
Azia Mykel Rogers*
Raysha Rene Rush
Cameron Tyree Starkes
Kamari Leanthony Stephens
Jouleana Emon Sylvain**
Timothy Lee Taylor, Jr.*
Ciera Michelle Thigpen*
Cassidy LaTrell Whitaker
Aaliah Raye White
Jaelyn C. Wilkins*
Joseph Terral Williams
Aaliyah Quana Wilson***
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HISTORY
Florida A&M University Commencement Exercises 8
Shameka M. Gartrell** Angel Chantele Tolliver
Brittney Shanelle Jackson
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ARTS AND HUMANITIES (cont’d)
BACHELOR
KayLah Chanel Armand
Myles De'Aundre Barker
Elijah Bazelais
Trenaya Benjamin
Jalen N. Bertrand
Leilanni Blount
Nya Simone Brigham
Khalif Elisha Copeland**
Alana Kyra Dunphy
Reginald R. Edwards
Kendra Marie Foster*
Jada Breona Gadson
Ju'Cole Tyana-Juele Grace
Kayla Celeste Grant-Dixon
Aolani A. Guerra
Selena Marie Guthrie*
Ty Allen Hanchey
Alexandria Denise Henderson
OF SCIENCE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Brooke Autumn Rose Hudson**
Taylor Leyannah Jackson
Brianna N. Jones
Isaiah Tyler Land
Markeisha Mia Lewis
Taurus Lemond Lovely
Tovah Jevon Lovely*
Kamren Khalil Mackey
Latosha Yvette Marshall*
Rodneysha L. Martin
Justin Kofi Mensah-Mamfo
Megan Elmira Jenna Milord
Myle' Elizabeth Moody
Janai A. Moss*
Patrick Andrew Nash, Jr.
Francis Folawale Okikiola Olajide
Christian E. Outler
Destini Sharia Price
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC
Zataria Michelle Ray
Travis Rodney
Samantha Marguerite Saint Louis***
Tyefah Kamala Saunders
Temarius Jakeen Elijah Sheppard
Jah'Marae Sheread*
Dontavious Tay Smith
Nachie St. Hilaire
Troy Joseph Stribling, Jr.*
Michael Scott Syrkus
Jaida Breshae Taylor
Kierra Alexis Thomas
Tashawna Renee Thomas
Faithful D. Williams*
Keenan L. Williams
Jennifer Sable Wilson
Makayla Marie Wood
Na'Aysha Omoyie Wood
Brandon Z. Blair
Bryan Alvert Blair
Dereka Shante Fitzgerald***
Chad McPhee
Xavier Mycah Solomon
Jordan Wesley Steele**
Angel Noelle-Jazmin Wallace
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC INDUSTRY
Rae'Kwan Era Bostic
Lacey Malone**
Juston Javon Roberts**
Ciamara Aaliyah Smith
Kyle Souter**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Jamirnah Ann Rita Beauvoir*
Nathan Joseph Bright*
Kaylin Bronson*
Aven Bryant**
Ariel Destiny Burks*
Makira Jalisa Burns***
Christina Marie Copeland*
Joanne Nathalie Dieudonne*
Carlisha Davina Futch*
Timia Alexandria Gaines***
Loyce Walessa Gedeus**
Nekayla Amari George**
Chad Jamichael Giles
Chelsea Brianne Hardnett
Marian M. Harriel
Skyler Naomi Hillery***
Ariel Wilneishia Howard
Jada Jarrett, Sr.**
Kalah Ja'net King**
Brielle Cierra Levels**
Tydaja Simone Manigault
Racaiim McKain**
Audrey R. C. McNair*
Nykia Lynnae Onubogu**
Lawrencia Sierra Palmer*
Lucon J. Patterson
Alexis Arial Range*
Asiana Ronan-Johnson*
Dorothy L. Sanders
Ashante Gina Maryah Smith**
Charlie H. Smith II**
Madison Brittany Stewart**
Myla Amoire Striker**
Aaliyah Vanessa Tatoute***
Thaddaus Ledarn Warner III
Adrian DeWayne Wilson*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY
Laillah Khadijah Abdullah*
Immelda Alouption*
Janelle Bellande***
Jared A. Beverly**
Mia Nicole Blasingane**
Taylor Bridges**
X'Zaria Lashiane Bullard*
Alexsia Effie Pelt Burks-Davis
Akeem M. Burns
Kennedi Chadwrick
Tyreek D. Cowan***
Sha'Derica Aleisjah Cunningham***
Isidre Alicia DeJesus*
Manise Dorcely*
Anisah Joy Douglas
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COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ARTS AND HUMANITIES (cont’d)
A'Shunti Findley*
Keyana Monet Fowler***
Keldrick VaShaun Franklin
Diamond Denise Gibson
Tavian Tyrik Green
Ja'Kiya Darnell Harden
Howard Jacquez Hill
Dekerian Delano Hollman**
Ekec'yah Oriana Howard
Cierra Lekeria Huertas
Laquisha Jean Baptiste
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY (cont'd)
Maya Louise Johnson***
KiEra Kinsey**
Rootz Macena
Tyshaliq A. McTavish**
Michele Britney Mitchell*
Atiana Shadae Morrow
Daija Alise O'Harrow**
Kayla Glenez Rossin-Hines
Latia Saunders
Jadyn Leigh Showers*
Jayla-Ann Nicole Simmons***
Dionna Smith
Kaienja Alliyah Smith**
Raven Simone Smith***
Jai' Leya Neshone Sobah*
Tamara Louise Thompson***
Selena Tran
Irem Ucar**
Silvia Roxana Villagomez*
Victoria Emily Walker
Cassidy Williams
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIOLOGY
Anastasia Amonte Anderson***
Pache' Ronyel Caldwell
Cameron Tye Covin
Charles Edward Hill
Dylan Riley Horton
Cierra Cheyenne James*
Asia Johnson
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK
Precious Denise Johnson***
Autumn Marie Rivera**
Stephanie A. Warren***
Chante Lorraine Anderson
Arrian Barnes***
Courtney J'Nai Black**
Shamya Milan Booker
Rachelle Bures Lukacs***
Ja' Maya Riana Denson**
Shayan Renae Dunkley**
Ma'Kiyah D'Ajah Edwards**
Sydney Lynique Falcone**
Viktoria Fancsali ***
Ka'Zion Keiara Gibson**
T'Asia Marie Gray*
Tajelia Angela Janayla Green*
Jazmine Michelle Harris**
Asia Briana Jarmon*
Jaylen O'shun Johnson
Mikeria Leonshay Johnson***
Ayanna Larkins***
Kassandra Limage**
Makeda Chauntel Limose
Evelyn Kaileen Lopez*
Rootz Macena
India Janae McCary**
Lakisha Yvette Nix (Posthumously)
Michelle Azione Paul**
Jordan Clarisse Pollock*
London Jonique Shaw**
Lakayla Priscilla Stroud***
Nayelie Wheatley Talleyrand**
Denise Monet Thomas**
Kiyah-Amarri Noema Thomas*
Dwanda Dashay White***
Tamiko Y. Woodard**
FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
PRESENTED BY SUVRANU DE, PH.D., DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Brianna Elizabeth Davis*
Darrian Samone Gardner*
Blake Madison Heath** Willie F. Spight III***
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Sydney Nicole Braddock Marissa Dickerson***
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Shannon Angela Elliott**
Jaimie Jaimerson John-Rose
Dominque
Florida A&M University Commencement Exercises 10
Diamond Johnson** Mia-Ann Antonae Claudia McKoy
FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (cont’d)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Jabari Christopher Allen**
Mario T. Brown
David J. Gordon***
Eric JaVon Lampley
Noah Nikal Richardson
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Rodney Terrell Berrien, Jr.*
Eliott Ford II*
Kayla Sierra Morrison
Jasmine Sierra Waters
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Christina Michelle Anderson
Robin Erin Brown
Erik L. Jones
Raekwon Jamal Jones
Kayla Minor***
Monique Tatyana Ragland
Jakara Elizabeth Smith-Daniel*
Kosi Arris Sumpter
Jason Bernard Ward*
Austin Joseph Williams**
Veronica Lynn Williams
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Richard Allen IV
Hunter Logan Jacobs
Jonathan Elijah Niblack
Onoriode Esagwu Onokpise
Joseph Marcel Way
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
PRESENTED BY MARY SIMMONS, PH.D., INTERIM DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CARDIOPULMONARY SCIENCE
Asiah Breon Armstrong
Keeley Campbell Day*
Gre'unna Lucille Ewar*
Chelsea Taisha LaFrance**
Aryiese Sade Moreland
Lencie Sejour
Desiree Janaia Empress Williams**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
Jordyn Arionna Bryant
Jared Donald***
Farline Dorival**
Brooke Millissa Hawkins***
Kenyaun Shamar Jackson**
Gabrielle Mackenzie Jennings**
Kyla Ambria Russ
Kalai Dashel Simmons
Dexter Vickers*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE
Ariana Anderson*
Marnita D'oreece Anderson**
Kiara Diasia Antoine
Ondreis Le'jean Atkins
London Segre' Averyhart**
Joia Simone Bailey**
Ra'niyah Nicole Battle**
Tianna Minyon Battles**
Tony R. Benjamin, Jr.
Zaria K. Boykin
Tyrick Mondeal Lee Brascom**
Destiny L'kaila Brooks**
Traquan D. Butler
Kendriana Moriah Cajuste**
Mikyla Armani Canada**
Arianna Quan D'azia Curry*
Ja'nya Teyonce Dawson
Marcus Darren Dickerson
Dariana Duran***
Rashard Kenny Exantus*
Amina Falconer-Ebomwonyi**
Avery Rashawn George
Tylah Samyah Diane Granum*
Jasinea Theresa-K Gray**
DeAviance Leeanna Greer
Donald Khalid Hall
Nikiah Cyiane Henderson*
Taylen Janae Henderson
Skyla Kristina Jackson*
Sosha Mikayla James**
Chanel W. Janvier*
Toni Nicole Jenkins
Treasure L. Keyes**
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SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES (cont’d)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE (cont’d)
Kinesso Elizabeth Kombate**
Anesti Kotti
Princess Lesinscar
Jasmyn Lucius**
Breona Denise Lynch**
Royal Armani McIntyre
Ariel S. Mills
Kayla Armani Mitchell**
Signisha Lila Moffett***
Nyah Morgan
Andrea Rayonna Morgan*
Jordan Carmichael Nance
Sedric Amir Norris
Aria' Yamoni Odom
Jala Angel-Marie O'Rourke*
Victoria Gail Ospin**
Kennedy Juanita Perry*
Shoshanna Pierrelouis*
Brittney Lanea Reese
Alaijah Alexandria Reid
Michael Austin Roach
Sabrina Francesca Saint-Phard**
Jailyn M. Santiago
Shayla-Ann Latasha Scott
Charletta Le'Ann Shoemo
Leslie Paige Sims**
Ghordann Brianne Smith
Khori Darrod Smith, Jr.*
Camryn Sneeze
Corey Alexander Spencer*
Amari Swift***
Micaela Abrie Tart*
Akeia Nasha Thurman*
Cortney Shanay Toombs***
Ja'elyn Nicole Towns-Young
Monet Ali Turner**
Hunter Lee Viets*
Mya Aundrinette Lakeesha Walker*
Kendal Jordan Way*
Destiny K'aliyah Whitehead*
Kelton K. Williams**
Veasus Williams, Jr.
Kimiyah Dimetria Woods
Nadia Mercedes Zenteno
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE CONCENTRATION IN PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Jellisa Megeta Alleyne*
Breona Braboy**
Tyrrell R. Coston
Ashley Rachel Daise*
Chanel Denise Dowers*
Denise D. Fields
Bryce Che` Gainous*
Angela Gail Hooper***
Jacharia Duprina Wyolene Jenkins
Malaika Beja Ella McCray**
Jada A. Ramsey*
Ricki-Ann A Smith**
Tia Terry
Kayla Thomas*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE CONCENTRATION IN PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY
Iman Janae Baker***
Jordan Kyle Barrett
Jasmine T'erika Blair**
Rakerra Vanessa Bridges
Malerie Eula Brooks***
Tia Imani Burgess**
Justice Cortasia Butler***
Nailah Renee Clarington*
Rodasha J. Clemon*
Sydni L. Cloyd
Ayisha Maryam Dikko*
Jolan Mykelti Gilley**
Anaya Janay Green**
Austin C. Hall**
Juniqua Lesrika Henry
Shanti Jabrelle Howard*
Jared L. James*
Ethan M. Jenkins*
Emanie Johnson***
Chevon Alyxandra Laidler**
Sh'Maya U'nique Linder
Tiana Ashani Lynch***
Justin Emmanuel Martin**
Kasheena McElroy *
Justtin Jamarr Mitchell**
Tenaja Brishae Neal***
Aleksei Michevelli Israel David Nelson**
Long T. Nguyen***
Alissa Jeniya Payton***
Precious Renee' Robles (H)
Maurice Purcell Shingles II*
Arianna Yvonne Simpson***
Julious T. Smith
Brittney Michelle Stanley
Hannah Toshjai Stewart***
Essence Joaquiese Thomas**
A'nia Sanaa Valentine-Lanier**
Jeremiah Vaughn*
Jordan Keith West***
Keyvon Dion Williams*
Sheldon E. Wilson*
Anthony Martrez Wright*
Florida A&M University Commencement Exercises 12
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
PRESENTED BY ANDREW CHIN, M. ARCH., INTERIM DEAN
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
Adlernico B. Brioche
Franklyn Francisco Carty, Jr.**
Amanda Leigh Grace***
Regan Kennedy Green** Olivia Dezree Mckelvey*
Noopur Vimalkumar Patel***
Devin L. Pryor** Jared Janson Weber***
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES
Grace Glory Blatch*
Kamryn Janae Brown***
Bianca Ronni May Bryce
Rachel Danette Drakeford***
Ja'Nai Dylana Ferguson*
Joshua Francis***
Justyn D. Grant**
Niles MacKinley Hattaway**
Madisyn Denise Hunter***
Shivang Jani***
Jayza N. Lowry*
Hope Annabella Lutsko***
Antonio Rashad Major***
Kyla Y. Maynard***
Jacob B. Olodude
Kevin J. Owen-Robinson**
Cornelius Thomas Pace II
Jada R. Robinson**
Noah Christopher Sadler***
Dominic L. Samson*
Jeremiah Antonio Santos***
Javelle Xavier Strickland***
Tyana M. Sykes**
Priscilla S. Tavarez**
Joshua Matthew Taylor*
Serena M. Trani***
Monasia Daynique Contessa Vernon
Jalena Denise Washington***
Akil Runako Webster**
Reanna Alexandria Wilson**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Tyler Jordan Adkins*
Malike Khaleal Boland
Akari D. Boss*
Dwaun Shermale Brown II
Preston Antwon Jackson*
Sean Kareem Mar'Quese Mays, Jr.
Jamone S. Minton
Keegan Phipps*
Roderick D'wayne Potter, Jr.
Jordan Presley*
Zachary Michael Rachfal***
Djourdayne Karch Redman
Marvin Scott, Jr.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Pascchur Beldor
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
PRESENTED BY SHAWNTA FRIDAY-STROUD, PH.D., DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
Jasmine Grace Aviles***
Michael Antonio Cobb, Jr.**
Niles Simeon Cromwell**
Andrew James Dansoh*
Samuel Gardner
Makiya Jenee King**
Kendan Lacey Martin
Kyra Simone Odum***
Auset Valderia Jomone Ragguette
Legend D. Stamps**
Shamar Ishmael Wallace**
Rachel Christian Wolliston
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Pierre R. Alsint
Jadah Felynzia Amisial
Evan Brice Badger**
Isaiah Cameron Baker*
Bianca Kathleen Belizaire**
Khyla Lynette Bell***
Asya Monet Brooks**
Ariel Nicole Brown
Donte DeShaun Bush*
Bianca Jeanee Clarke**
Jania Mekel Davis*
Maurice Damon Davis
Amyia Lakeyvia Debose**
Lelia Vedora Delacruz
Gray Dorleans*
13 Florida A&M University Commencement Exercises
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY (cont’d)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (cont’d)
Janaya Rei Ferguson
Calliyah Tana Fertil
Avis G. Hall
Robert Aaron Hayden*
Alexis Holloway
Jasmine Alexandria Jones
Jamaal Williams Joseph**
Teondra Shontel Laidler
Chelsea T. Lawrence
Beza Luks
Amar Madyun
Jaibriana A. Morris*
Sean C. Owens**
Justin Michael Pinnix**
Yakora Y. Pitts**
Janay Nachelle Pope***
Layten M. Rorie*
Domonique Monet Shelton**
Jaden Ajani Smith*
Justen E. Smith*
Serayah A. Smith**
Christian Michael Solomon
Tyler J. Span**
Taylor Anthony Steele*
Rodney Lee Tape*
Dathan Michael Tennyson
Paige Jessie Troutman
Kiara Ajaiah Walls
Janae Kelila Walters
Chloe Jalan Wilcox**
Brandon Antonio Williams**
Breanna Monique Williams**
Payton Gabrielle Williams***
Mya A. Wright*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION IN FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Ja'lan Anthony Rose Samuel Louijeune
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS WITH MINOR IN BUSINESS
Javan Antoney Morgan
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Joana Alexandria Jackson**
Adarius D. Lee*
Claude Leger
Maleeya Rose McWhite
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM & GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
PRESENTED BY MIRA LOWE, DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
Randolph Montieth Chase III
Kaylon Terrell Dobson
Rachel Edouard
Skye-La Vanessa Gustavus
Gisele Marie Hairston**
Timothy Justin Potter**
Devery Dion Russell, Jr.
Darryl Gregory Smith**
Poetre' Tolbert**
Walter Damion Townsel, Jr.
Shonary Ian Woods*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN JOURNALISM
Cilicia Nicole Anderson
Christaria Barr **
Brandice Felise Boatwright**
Skylar Celeste Boone**
Anandah Lelani Aubry Brandy
Breyonna C. Bryant*
Malik Jahari Burgess*
Jasmine Lashon Butler*
Breche Amira Davalt***
Arriell Lashae Drayton
Maya Faith Ellison*
Aliya Chanté Everett**
Destiny Alexandria Gaines**
Jarrod Gunn**
Khalyn Joelle Harris**
A-Chaia Harim Jackson*
Richana K. Johnson
Vanessa Laurent**
Deamber Lashay Lowe*
Briana Michel***
Oshia Devion Myers
Jaelen Enise Patrick***
Jazlen Elise Patrick***
Trelvin L. Payne
Dalilah James Posley*
Pam Alicia Rentz**
Nigeria Conae Robinson**
Florida A&M University Commencement Exercises 14
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM & GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (cont’d)
Abraiya R. Ruffin**
Edna Anne Rutland*
Kelis Alexandria Scott**
Isaiah J. Smith
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN JOURNALISM (cont’d)
Shaqualia Venise Smith
Robert Samuel Tucker II**
Beyla Lorine Walker**
Hunter Von Walker
Marissa Nicole Wells***
Belynda J. Wesley
Kerrie Alyssajoi Wetherspoon
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
Kaia Bonner
Ismara Cajuste*
Lebaron Henry Fields***
Maurice Lamar Henderson II
Shakiria Michelle Hopkins*
Zion B. Kelly*
Ashlei Morgan Norton*
Charlesalyn Perrea Preston
Kyra Leigh Rolle*
Eryn Cherese Thompson
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Shanae Marie Aarons*
Carla Louise Tinsley-Williams
Alanna Jeanette Victor*
Kimiya Dionne Watkins
Samuel Adam Williams***
Sasha Euneka Eunice Williams*
PRESENTED BY SHELLEY JOHNSON, ED.D. RN, DEAN
Adenike Ernestine Akinsola*
Breasia Chayon Arnold**
Vicshonda Bellany
Drew Jariah Brown*
Portia Xandria Coats**
Robin Coley II**
Da'Kayla J. Cooper**
Alec Daley*
Michelle Antonia Delacruz**
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Jessica Juliet Dugason**
Jayla C. English**
Robyn Farrington**
Ayeshah Henry**
Teah Nichole Mathis**
Jordan S. Mobley**
Mya Le'Chelle Murphy**
Tia LeeAnn Rhodes**
Tiara Desirena Smith*
Jayla Lenae' Stubbins**
Jamya J. Thorne**
Nerlande Valsaint**
Arielle Shanice Walker***
Brielle Charde Walker***
Danielle Walker**
Kionna Lashay Walker**
Jada Nakia Wharton***
Zoie Rashunti White**
Shaniya April Wilder**
Teliyah Melinte Williams**
SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT
PRESENTED BY VICTOR IBEANUSI, PH.D., DEAN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Kyra Shalise Freeney*
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Destiny Brianna Anderson** Davyn Ezekiel Hutchinson
Kennedy Reese Johnson**
15 Florida A&M University Commencement Exercises
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
PRESENTED BY JOHNNIE L. EARLY, II, PH.D., RPH, FELLOW NPHA, DEAN AND PROFESSOR
Ayanna Janai Acoff
Cynthia M. Adme
Geo James Aickareth
Patricia La'Keal Ashford
Andrew Yousry Attalla
Christine Florette Bailey
Whitney Jeanne Bailey
Keyshauna K. Bain*
Aliyah Olamide Balogun***
Brandon Bedsole**
Shakirat T. Bello*
Samara Laverne Blount*
Vonceil Priscilla Bradford
Tanae'ja Cyntia Burroughs*
Rossie Aleaha Carter
Britteny Cherestal*
Tamillia Cherry-Roulhac*
Koreen Clarke
Deashia Latrice Crayton*
Christiana Michelle Culp*
Ashley Nicole Damm
Resacia Monet DeGraffenreidt*
Queen T. Eaton*
Delon Devon Elem
Abraham Felix
Clarissa Josie Ferdinand**
Semaj B. Francis
Kayla S. Freeney*
Kira Symone' Gaddis***
Asjia Marion-Bethany Gilder*
Alexia De'Jean Gillis*
Christopher Davis Goodwin, Jr.
DOCTOR OF PHARMACY
Ndia J. Hall**
Ryan Kent Hanna
Ayana Summer Harpe*
Jishaun E. Harris*
Kyanna Shynai Henley
Razah M. Hill*
Alexis Nicole Hills***
Kristin Nicole Holley***
Tatyana J. Howard
Dominique Jasmond Hutson
D'Aury K. Johnson*
Kaila Nicole Johnson*
Mavis Abreu Johnson
Asia Renee Jones*
Stephanie Nicole Jones-Smith
Arionne Leshaun Keaton***
Nida H. Khan
Corbin Dexter King
Middy D. LaGuerre
Edwin Patrick Lang II*
Leighton Hylton Leachman**
Marie Nancy Leger**
Sheila Licor**
Brittany Michelle Lomax*
Rachel D'aja McGill**
Ramez Michail*
Brianne Alexis Miller*
Erica Breunna Milton*
Agnes M. Musyoka***
Rhoda M. Musyoka***
Paul Emmanuel Ndjabe*
Monfort Ilteus Noel
COLLEGE OF LAW
Tolulope Atinuke Agboola
Ma'Lasha Vonshanei Norton
Jada Ireon O'Conner**
Morenike M. Ogunnaike***
Soteria Omeke*
Tony Osuji**
Raevyn La'kia Parrish*
Michael N. Paul
Jaida Jamaria Pearce
Kanijah Lynn Janee Pryor*
Taliah Zahira Qaiyim**
Justine Laurell Ray
Khayla Rodriguez**
Loren Ashley Rykard*
Gessy Delouche Saint Phard*
Lily Anna Sapp
Randi Silcox**
Santra Simon**
Jarrett C. Smith
Jade Chantell Stevens
Teres Anna Taju
Chloe Rose Tober*
Alexis My-Huyen Tran*
Gabrielle Monet Vereen
Raymond Matthew Vines***
Phyllisity Victoria Walters
Jayla Catherine Ware***
Joy Rene Ware**
Nora Mgina Waryoba**
Emma Tamsir Weems
Michayla Sha'Yona Williams*
Jonathan Bernard Young
Kyle Janai Zackery
PRESENTED BY DEIDRÉ KELLER, J.D., DEAN
B.S., Florida State University, 2017
Frank Maurice Alston
B.S., Tennessee State University, 2007
Amanda Avila
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2016
Lisette Avonce
JURIS DOCTOR
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2020
Ambree Walteria Barnes
BCJ, Florida A&M University, 2019
Sofie Joy Barrett
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2019
Brianna Emily Joy Bell*
B.S., City University of New York, 2016
Florida A&M University Commencement Exercises 16
Stephanie Bohigas
COLLEGE OF LAW (cont’d)
JURIS DOCTOR (cont’d)
B.S., Florida State University, 2019
Taylor Noel Brandt
B.S., Missouri State University, 2018
Shane Daniel Broadstone
B.A., Florida Gulf Coast University, 2019
Devin Deionte Burnett
B.S., Florida State University, 2019
Rebecca M. Burton
B.S., University of Florida, 2018
Bianca Cristina Cacho
B.S., Florida State University, 2016
Fladimir Celunice
B.S., Lane College, 2016
Christopher Wendell Chapple
B.S., Texas A&M University, 2017
Amira A. Cheikh-Khalil*
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2012
Ana Cristina Cook-McQueen*
B.S., Florida State University, 2018
Jennifer M. Cotch*
B.A., Stetson University, 2004
Michael Christopher Coyle
B.S., La Salle University, 2013
Brianna Tajonai Davis*
B.S., Howard University, 2017
Michelle Elizabeth Dubon
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2017
Castillana Florice Duvernay**
B.S., University of South Florida, 2017
Alejandra Esquivel
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2015
Irina S. Ewing
B.S., University of Florida, 2019
Madison Tyler Flanagan*
B.S., Rollins College, 2017
John Delbert Floyd II
B.S., College of Charleston, 2018
Ryan William Furman*
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2005
Tamara Aantoinette Gainor-Hill
B.S., Indiana University, 2016
Derrick Salathiel Gaiter
B.S., Howard University, 2015
A'Lexus Destiny Joyce Garnett
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2018
Kevin Manuel Germosen-Nieves
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2020
Noah Andrew Goldberg
B.S., Florida Atlantic University, 2019
Tiffany Gomez
B.S., University of South Florida, 2019
Tracy Guervil
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2018
Mariam Haidara
B.S., Georgia State University, 2019
Taiesa S. Heath
B.S., Long Island University, 2014
Destiny M. Hibbler
B.S., Texas A&M University, 2019
Amanda Elizabeth Hunter
B.S., Spelman College, 2016
Christainah Ibiene Iluma
B.S., University of Georgia, 2020
Patrick-M. Isidore*
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2019
Nykecia D. Jamerson
B.S., University of Florida, 2018
Daniel Jackson Jefferson III
B.S., Texas A&M University, 2019
Brandon David José**
B.S., University of West Florida, 2019
Merjan Hadi Kareem
B.S., University of Arkansas, 2020
Yusuf A. Khwaja
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2019
Laura Krivickas*
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2012
Seana-Jahan La Coa**
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2014
Terran Arryan Lane*
B.S., Georgia State University, 2017
Ariel B. Larmond
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2013
Lucas Lee*
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2011
Nicolle Londoño Rosado
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2015
Tiana Dominique Loving
B.S., San Diego State University, 2020
David Levis Mackey, Jr.*
B.S., Wake Forest University, 1991
Monik Markus**
B.S., University of Florida, 2016
Gregory Jacob Marlowe***
B.S., Keiser University, 2018
Zsa'Queria Briasha Martin
B.S., Clark Atlanta University, 2018
Cassidy Taylor Mauth*
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2020
Kelly Brooke McGill
B.S., University of South Florida, 2019
Marquise Dreshawn Dupree McMiller
MASS, Florida A&M University, 2017
17 Florida A&M University Commencement Exercises
Zachary Nile Miller
COLLEGE
OF LAW (cont’d) JURIS DOCTOR (cont’d)
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2017
Tameila M. Mompoint*
B.S., Florida State University, 2019
Jori Henrietta Opara
B.S., University of Miami, 2019
Lisette Marie Pellot
B.S., University of Florida, 2019
Daniel Bardin Poskevich
B.S., Elon College, 2005
Amari Rose Roberts
B.S., Bethune-Cookman University, 2018
Rachel C. Robutti
B.S., Florida State University, 2020
Alec Wayne Rose
B.S., University of South Florida, 2019
John Sebastian Schneider
B.S., Florida State University, 2020
Samantha Denice Shell
B.S., Tennessee State University, 2011
Quinterra Shawnta" Sherman
B.S., Bethune-Cookman University, 2013
Justin Daniel Sherren**
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2010
Patrick Sloan*
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2019
Andrea Frances Small*
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2004
Seth Lane Smith
B.S., Florida Gulf Coast University, 2018
Jordan Van Staten
B.S., Florida State University, 2019
Tyra M. Striker*
B.S., University of Florida, 2020
Alba Manuela Suarez*
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2015
Jonathan Tyler Summey
B.S., Alderson Broaddu College, 2017
Ankevia Ke'andrea Taylor
B.S., Florida State University, 2019
Seth William Thomas
B.S., Eastern New Mexico University, 2019
Sabine Valbrun
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2018
Maria Fernanda Valladares
B.S., Nova Southeastern University, 2019
Alexandra Renata Vieira*
BSW, University of South Florida, 2020
Leonardo Villegas III
B.S., Coker College, 2019
William Jay Wamble
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2014
Jenifer Lynn White
B.A., Sanford-Brown College, 2008
Shakina Monica Williams
B.S., State University New York-Buffalo, 2018
Torvari Sade Williams
B.S., State University New York-Buffalo, 2014
Khadijah M. Wright*
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2020
Matthew Ryan Wykes
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2017
Florida A&M University Commencement Exercises 18
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH
PRESENTED BY MICHAEL ABAZINGE, PH.D., DEAN
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SCIENCES
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
Victor Douglas Cupp
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Thesis Title: “In silico Identification, characterization, and in vitro expression of phage endolysins from Streptomyces spp in BL21(DE3) E. coli”
Thesis Chair: Violetka Tsolova, Ph.D.
Sharise Danielle James
Larisner Simeon
B.S., University Caraibe, Haiti, 2018
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE CONCENTRATION IN ENTOMOLOGY
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019
Thesis Title: “Detection and Monitoring of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomiade) in the Florida Panhandle”
Thesis Chair: Muhammad Haseeb, Ph.D.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN COUNSELOR EDUCATION
Makayla Sherryle Fedd
B.S., Florida State University, 2016
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Courtney K. Noel
B.S., Florida State University, 2016
Turean JaQua Williams
BSW, Florida State University, 2016
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Jasmine Fennell Schneider
B.S., University of Florida, 2012
Kerrian Kirlew Washington
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COUNSELOR EDUCATION
B.S., Florida State University, 2009
Majed M. Almutairi
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT
B.A., University of Tabuk, 2016
19 Florida A&M University Commencement Exercises
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH (cont’d)
FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Jorge Martinez Del'Angel
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Thesis Title: “Correlating Landfill Methane
Flux for Landfills"
Thesis Chair: Tarek Abichou, Ph.D.
Sean Donovan Jackson
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
M.S., Florida State University, 2014
Shadi Bakri Bilal
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019
Adrianne Dominique Brown
B.S., Georgia Southwestern State University, 2018
Sywal Wedsny Mezonlin
B.S., Florida State University, 2018
Muhammad Hamza Asif Nizami
M.S., National University of Sciences and Technology, 2016
Bryce Sincliar Outten
B.S., Tuskegee University, 2020
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
Joshua Matthew Sisco
Thesis Title: “Morphological and Molecular Analyses Uncover Cryptic Species Diversity Within Widespread Freshwater Amphipod Species”
Thesis Co-Chairs: Thomas Sawicki, Ph.D., Richard Long, Ph.D., and Charles Jagoe, Ph.D.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCES
Jasmine Tabitha Abazinge
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2018
Janei Jordon Elliston
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2018
Ahmon Arnez Ferguson
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
George Kurian
Ph.D., Florida A&M University, 2022
Abdullah I. Alsayegh
Sixtus Kuudaar
Jarhonda Lewis
B.S., Florida State University, 2020
Julia Lamae Nichols
B.S., Edward Waters University, 2020
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2018
Kristopher Ramone Anthony Passley
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Florida A&M University Commencement Exercises 20
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH (cont’d)
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ARTS AND HUMANITIES MASTER OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES
CONCENTRATION IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Nicholas Jauan Blutcher
BCJ, Florida A&M University, 2019
Gretel Faye Hudson
BCJ, Florida A&M University, 2004
Kee'Nyjah Jermeria Moette Monroe
BCJ, Florida A&M University, 2020
CONCENTRATION IN GLOBAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Deshawn Joseph Johnson
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2018
August Alderman
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY
B.S., Morgan State University
Mercedes S. Ash
B.S., University of West Florida, 2016
Regina Chantr'e Carter
B.S., Florida International University, 2020
Cianna Clarice
B.S., University South Carolina, 2018
Beulah Clinkscales
Chelsea Nikea Cone
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Tiaunte' Monique Diggs
Elexis Dill
Alexis Sharice Findley
Shahelanda Gelin
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Coonima Kennedy
Thesis Title: “Adverse Childhood Experiences and Race-Related Stress Predict Mental Health
Nora Saif M. Alhagbani
Outcomes in African American College Students”
Veronica R. Mixon
B.A., University of Alabama, 2021
Thesis Title: “The Role of Racial Identity on Ingroup Connectedness, and Anxiety Among People of African Descent”
Ethel Nalule
Bobbi Smith
B.A., University of Texas, 2020
Shannon Migdalia Vazquez
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Peyton Ravae Willie
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
BSW, King Saudia University, 2010
Abrar A. Almashi
B.S., King Abdul Aziz University, 2016
Christian C. Brown
B.S., University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff, 2021
Stephanie Clericia Dauphin
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019
Kiyah Mellonease Elias
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Keishara D. Foxx
B.S., Saint Leo University, 2014
April De'Shaun Hart
BSW, Florida A&M University, 2021
Terrell Hill
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019
Kendaley Joseph
B.S., Indian River State College, 2017
Tarlisha Bedar Montgomery
BSW, Florida A&M University, 2021
Gary L. Russ
B.S., University of South Florida, 2017
Tracey Sanon
B.A., Florida State University, 2019
Zai'Kerria Tai'Kiyah Talley
BSW, Florida A&M University, 2020
Amber Genae Tribue
BSW, Thomas University, 2016
21 Florida A&M University Commencement Exercises
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH (cont’d)
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Tamia Armani Brown
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
DeSharra S. Broxsie
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2015
Gabrielle Delucien
B.S., Kean College, 2020
TraViseeah Da’Shariel Engram
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Shawnda Cherie Graham
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2020
Taylor Camilla Guy
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Dairelle T. Heath
B.S., College of Charleston, 2020
Abate Tadess Hebena, Jr.
M.D., Addis Ababa University, 1987
Michelle Patrice Jenkins
B.S., Towson University, 2021
Ashley Nicole Jones
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2016
Kimberly Barber
Derrian Amber Martin
B.S., Florida State University, 2021
K’Asia Nicolette Crystal Morley
B.S., University of the Bahamas, 2017
Anibal Santiago Perez
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Lynne Tania Wyatt Satchell
B.S., Chamberlain University, 2020
Khalia S. Scott
B.S., George Washington University, 2020
Morgan Leigh Shortridge
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Danielle Eloise Smith
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2013
Tyriq D. Stewart
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Aubrell B. Watts
B.S., University of Maryland, 2018
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
M.S., Florida A&M University, 2014
Dominique Taylor Ferguson
B.S., University of Florida, 2018
Ivan Nyarko-Danquah
M.S., University of Aberdeen, 2012
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Taylor L. Davis
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Umaimah Mohammed Khalidi
B.S., Rajiv Gandhi University, 2014
Wakiya A. Lamb
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019
Kyra Somone Lee
B.S., Bethune-Cookman University, 2021
Jaime Alfonso Mejia III
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Ariel Nikayla Scott
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Connie Anna Awuku-Darkoh
B.S., University of Central Arkansas, 2020
Maya Ashley Conner
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019
Trey M. Crowley
B.S., Florida State University, 2018
Anthony James Debose
B.S., University of South Florida, 2018
Yerta Estimar
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2017
Kayla Anetta Debra Garrison
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019
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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH (cont’d)
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES (cont’d)
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (cont’d)
Mandy Alexis Gibbs
B.S., University of West Florida, 2019
Chanelle Janae Glover
MBA, Florida A&M University, 2018
Sophia DeVoss Harrison
B.S., Florida State University, 2019
Octavien Moyer
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Ladia Reason
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2018
Talia Ashley Walker
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2018
Catherine Rosalind Webb
B.S., University of Texas-Austin, 2019
Riley Young
B.S., Stetson University, 2019
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
Andrea Lynn Butler
B.S., Florida State University, 2013
Thesis Title: “Architecture for Wellness: Early Intervention on Youth Through Design”
Thesis Chair: Seyedehmahsan Mohsenin, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Zachary Faza
B.A., Lewis and Clark College, 2015
Thesis Title: “Hydro-Urbanism: A Walkable, Coastal Neighborhood Designed to Withstand Flooding and Use Water as a Design Asset”
Thesis Chair: Craig Huffman, Professor, Registered Architect
Jackson Tyler Garber
B.S., Florida State University, 2020
Thesis Title: “Importance, Benefit, and Application of Greenery on Buildings in Dense Urban Environments”
Thesis Chair: Craig Huffman, Professor, Registered Architect
Kobe Alexander Gibson
B.S., University of Missouri, 2021
Thesis Title: “Phenomenology: A study in Architecture”
Thesis Chair: Seyedehmahsan Mohsenin, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Aybuke Kocabiyik
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Thesis Title: “Building Skin Application for Turkish Rehabilitation Centers”
Thesis Chair: Seyedehmahsan Mohsenin, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Sky Corinne Slayton
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Thesis Title: “Hurricane and Earthquake Resilient Community Center and Temporary Residential Building in Lambert, Haiti”
Thesis Chair: Craig Huffman, Professor, Registered Architect Darrio Antonio Smith
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Thesis Title: “Biomimetic Torus Dome and Sustainable Park”
Thesis Chair: Craig Huffman, Professor, Registered Architect Regine Lauryn Swanson
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Thesis Title: “The Intersection Between Design and Justice”
Thesis Chair: Seyedehmahsan Mohsenin, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Chaquan Marlin Virginia
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Thesis Title: “The Use of Transitional Spaces and Biophilic Design to Enhance the Living Quality of Continuing Care Retirement Communities in Cold Climates”
Thesis Chair: Craig Huffman, Professor, Registered Architect
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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH (cont’d)
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Sha'Riauna Tamira Campbell
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Kevin Leon Jones Jr.
B.S., Colorado State University,
Rhoda Davis Kese
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Mikaila Marie Lane
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2019
Hector Roberto Mardy, Jr.
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Odane C. Mckenzie
Raven Leigh Miles
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Jihad Ayinde Jelani Aqeel Miller
Camille Chioma Okonkwo
B.S., University of Florida, 2020
Howard M. Pierre
B.S., Florida International University, 2020
Frank Jermaine Pinkney
M.Ed., Florida Atlantic University, 2008
Joi Ella Robinson
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Christopher Sims
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Justen E. Smith
Rodney Lee Tape
Netisha Lona Thornelant
Payton Gabrielle Williams
SCHOOL OF NURSING
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Lashay Antionette Brown-Harris
B.S., Florida State College-Jacksonville, 2015
Brittany
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2012
SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Quentin Merrell Cooper
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2017
Thesis Title: “Facing Scarcity: A Study on Access Measures of Food Scarcity and Its Implications in Leon County, Florida”
Thesis Chair: Marcia Allen Owens, J.D., Ph.D.
DeMarcus Dante Turner
B.S., Norfolk State University, 2019
Thesis Title: “Characterizing Microplastic Hotspots from the Apalachicola Watershed to the Apalachicola Bay”
Thesis Chair: Michael Martinez-Colon, Ph.D.
Ariana Adesuwa Uwaibi
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2018
Thesis Title: “A Genomic Analysis of the GVPA gene correlating to pH and Nitrate conditions in the Lake Erie Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Bloom season”
Thesis Chair: Michael D. Abazinge, Ph.D.
Prian Vidal-Esquivel
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2016
Thesis Title: “Re-immersion Time for Reduction of Vibrio vulnificus to Ambient Concentrations in Eastern Oysters”
Thesis Chair: Charles Jagoe, Ph.D.
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Sharday Haynes
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH (cont’d)
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Nicole Antoinette Bailey
B.S., Northeastern Louisiana University, 2018
Hannah Marie Bonn
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Jonica Rosie Britus
B.S., University of South Florida, 2020
Cyanna Marie Broughton
B.S., Howard University, 2018
Oladipupo Ayodele Christopher Dada
B.S., Augusta College, 2019
Jalyssa Vanee Ellis
B.S., Valdosta State University, 2018
Kentron Markese Gibson
B.S., Florida State University, 2017
Carmen Chrisita Grant
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Jasmine Marie Grays
B.S., Jackson State University, 2019
Jermaine Jermont Green, Jr.
B.S., Valdosta State University, 2020
Alliana Larson-Gainor
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019
Millicent Marie McFarland
B.S., Northeastern Louisiana University, 2019
Cole James Lee Mickens
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Lens Carlin Moise
B.S., Florida State University, 2019
Kelbey Raye Perry
B.S., University of Florida, 2020
Nya Danielle Peterson
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2019
Sofia Loreen Philogene
B.S., William Peterson College, 2019
Kiya Simone Reeves
B.S., Texas Southern University, 2020
Jose Luis Santana
B.S., University of South Florida, 2017
Miranda Paige White
B.S., University of Alabama, 2016
Jah'Nai Talleah Williams
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Jonell Lilmiya Williams
B.S., Bethune-Cookman University, 2019
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Nickey Freeman Yates, Sr.
MASS, Florida A&M University, 2011
Dissertation Title: “A Phenomenological
Narrative of Lived Experiences of Black Superintendents in Illinois Urban Cluster
Public School Districts”
Dissertation Chair: Ghazwan Lutfi, Ph.D.
FAMU-FSU
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Itunu Comfort Adedeji
M.S., Florida State University, 2018
Dissertation Title: “Developing Machine
Learning-Based Frameworks and SimilarityDriven Transferability Criteria for Watershed Scale Water Quality Predictions in Poorly Gauged Watersheds”
Dissertation Co-Chairs: Ebrahim
Ahmadisharaf, Ph.D. and Yanshuo Sun, Ph.D.
Jalaycia Odessy Hughes
M.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Dissertation Title: “Multi-Facet Approach to Evaluate Installation Quality and Improve Energy Savings with a Probabilistic Investment Return Metric for Existing Single-Family Residential Buildings in Mixed-Hot-Humid Climate”
Dissertation Co-Chairs: Yassir Abdelrazig, Ph.D. and Clayton Clark, Ph.D.
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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH (cont’d)
FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (cont’d)
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (cont’d)
Siera Jenean Sylvester
M.S., Florida A&M University, 2020
Dissertation Title: “The Application of Metaheuristic Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm Optimization, Building Information Modeling, And Epistemic Analyses in High Performance Building Design”
Dissertation Chair: Yassir Abdelrazig, Ph.D.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOHPY IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Isaac Oluwadunsin Ogunrinde
M.S., Florida A&M University, 2017
Dissertation Title: “Multi-Sensor Fusion for Object Detection and Tracking Under Foggy Weather Conditions”
Dissertation Chair: Shonda Bernadin, Ph.D.
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Getinet Mequanint Adinew
M.S., Florida A&M University, 2022
Dissertation Title: “Anticancer role of Thymoquinone by alteration of apoptotic gene expression, cell cycle arrest, and modulations of Nrf2/ ARE/PD-L1 pathways in triplenegative breast cancer.”
Dissertation Chair: Karam F.A. Soliman, Ph.D.
Peggy Nana Ama Arthur
M.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Dissertation Title: “The role of extracellular vesicles in retinal diseases and neuropathic pain.”
Dissertation Chair: Mandip Sachdeva, Ph.D.
Kimberly Barber
M.S., Florida A&M University, 2014
Dissertation Title: “The Antioxidant Effects of Cardamonin On Bv-2 Murine Microglia Cells”
Dissertation Chair: Karam F.A. Soliman, Ph.D.
Jasmine Afiya Evans
M.S., Florida A&M University, 2022
Dissertation Title: “The Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Neuroprotective Mechanisms of Hesperetin in Activated BV-2 Microglial Cells”
Dissertation Chair: Karam F.A. Soliman, Ph.D.
Nkafu Bechem Ndemazie
M.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Dissertation Title: “Synthesis, and Biological evaluation of Novel 5-FU analog (1,3-bistetrahydrofuran-2yl-5-FU) formulation in the treatment of pancreatic cancer”
Dissertation Chair: Edward Agyare, Ph.D.
Ashley C. Payne
M.S., Florida A&M University, 2021
Dissertation Title: “Molecular Mechanisms of the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Epigallocatechin 3-Gallate (EGCG) in Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) Activated BV-2 Microglia Cells”
Dissertation Chair: Karam F.A. Soliman, Ph.D.
Xiao Zhang
M.S., Northeastern University, 2017
Dissertation Title: “Longitudinal Prediction of Intestinal Microbiome after Liver Transplantation with Dynamic Bayesian Networks”
Dissertation Chair: Matthew Dutton, Ph.D.
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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH (cont’d)
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH (cont’d)
DOCTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Stephanie Monique Colter
M.A., Argosy University, 2015
Dissertation Title: “The black heart: Is physical activity an effect modifier for cardiovascular disease in African Americans?”
Dissertation Chair: C. Perry Brown, DrPH
Kassandra Lynn McGlonn
M.S., Philadelphia University, 2015
Dissertation Title: “HIV outcome projections for Africa: A poverty, population growth, and gender inequality association analysis.”
Dissertation Chair: Gebre-Egziabher Kiros, Ph.D.
SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Bobby Henry Edwards III
B.S., University of West Alabama, 2012
Dissertation Title: “Evaluation of Locally Bioprospected Algal Strains for Biodiesel Production”
Dissertation Chair: Ashvini Chauhan, Ph.D. Simone Delarice English
M.ARCH, Florida A&M University, 2010
Dissertation Title: “Community Resilience and Resistance (CoRes) Lessons in/for Risk-Prone Environments: Examining Natural & Humanmade Impacts on Community Responsibilities, Readiness, Responsiveness, and Recovery in Gulf Coast Communities”
Dissertation Chair: Marcia Allen Owens, J.D., Ph.D.
Olasunkanmi Oluwatosin Fasakin
MPH, Florida A&M University, 2017
Dissertation Title: “A metagenomic guided survey of heavy metals and antibiotic resistant genes in long-term contaminated ecosystem”
Dissertation Chair: Ashvini Chauhan, Ph.D.
Olusegun Michael Oladokun
M.S., Florida A&M University, 2017
Dissertation Title: “A Comparative Analysis of Oil Spill Policy and Management in the Developing and Developed Nations: Nigeria and U.S.A”
Dissertation Chair: Marcia Allen Owens, J.D., Ph.D.
Leon Prosper
M.S., Florida A&M University, 1989
Dissertation Title: Investigations into the Metabolic Potential of Microalgae to Produce Bioelectricity Coupled with Wastewater Remediation
Dissertation Chair: Ashvini Chauhan, Ph.D.
Andrea Aleah Pugh-Kelley
MPH, University of Michigan, 2018
Dissertation Title: “Exploring Pathways of PFAS From Sources to Drinking Water Intakes in the Great Lakes”
Dissertation Co-Chairs: Steven Morey, Ph.D. & Charles Jagoe, Ph.D.
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Candidates for Commission as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army
PRESENTED
BY
LTC CHRISTOPHER EVERETT, U.S. ARMY, PROFESSOR OF MILITARY SCIENCE
Candidates for Commission as Second Lieutenants in the United States Marine Corp
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Nathan J. Bright Peyton M. Gustafson Zachary M. Rachfal
Teombre Garcia Austin Hall Queen Lewis
Jada Ramsey Tia Terry
Mya Walker Marissa Wells
PRESENTED BY COL BENJAMIN S. RINGVELSKI, USMC, PROFESSOR OF NAVAL SCIENCE
Audrey Alexander
Claudine Beale
Carey Brown, Sr.
Vernon E. Bryant
Thomas Cavano, Ph.D.
Shelby Chipman, Ph.D.
Carmen Cummings Martin
Rufus Ellis, Ph.D.
Commencement Committee Members
LTC Christopher E. Everett
Regina Gardner
Lavetta B. Henderson, Ed.D.
Percy Henry Desi Jenkins
Herbert Johnson
Merlin R. Langley, Ph.D.
Marny Marsh
Bomani H. Spell, M.A./M.S., Chair Genyne H. Boston, Ph.D., Co-chair
GRAND MARSHAL
Valencia E. Matthews, Ph.D.
Cornelius McGlockton
Carucha Nelson
Agatha Onwunli, Ed.D.
Harold Parker
Col. Benjamin Ringvelski
Antoneia Roe
Tanya Scott
Bryan Smith
Tanya Tatum
Kenedria Thurman
Michael Walker
Roger Walker
Angela Williams
Senovia Williams
Antonio Witherspoon
Valencia E. Matthews, Ph.D., Co-chair
Sabrina P. Thompson, M.Ed., Co-chair
Grand Marshals
ASSOCIATE GRAND MARSHAL
Genyne H. Boston, Ph.D.
Graduate Marshals
Kyle Harris, Ph.D.
FRIDAY, MAY 5TH @ 6 P.M.
Jennifer Collins, Ph.D.
Kimberly Harding Luther Wells
Valerie White, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Marshal
Rufus Ellis, Ph.D.
Law School Marshal
Phyllis Reaves, Ph.D. Reginald Green, J.D.
Undergraduate Marshals
SATURDAY, MAY 6 @ 9 A.M.
Elizabeth Dawson, Ph.D.
Kimberly Harding Kenneth Jones
SATURDAY, MAY 6 @ 2 P.M.
Jennifer Collins, Ph.D.
Kenneth Jones
Luther Wells
Valerie White, Ph.D.
Mace-Bearer
Maurice Holder, Ph.D.
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Senior Transcendent Ceremony
Alumni President
Will the members of the graduating class please stand? As you prepare to make the transition from student to alumnus, I want to impress upon you that, for the past several years, you have been an integral part of the many exciting events that have taken place at Florida A&M University. You are now about to become a part of its history, forever.
You are among the privileged who have been nurtured in the spirit of the many men and women who have passed this way and are rendering distinguished service to mankind because of the dedication of Florida A&M University to QUALITY EDUCATION.
You have been trained by men and women who have passed on to you, the very best that time and experience have given to them and that you do well to remember their dedicated service.
As a member of the Florida A&M University National Alumni Association, do you solemnly promise to:
REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE THE RECIPIENT OF A GREAT AND PRECIOUS HERITAGE; THAT YOU WILL STRIVE WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT AND ENERGY TO PROVE YOURSELF WORTHY, THROUGH SERVICE TO MANKIND; AND TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY AND ITS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. DO YOU SO PROMISE?
Graduates
I DO!
Alumni President
By the authority vested in me as President of the Florida A&M University National Alumni Association, I pronounce that you have full membership in the Association with all the rights, privileges and duties appertaining thereto. We invite you to join us for progress at the University in the years ahead.
Congratulations! Please be seated.
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About The Speaker
CALVIN MACKIE, PH.D.
President and CEO, STEM NOLA
Calvin Mackie, Ph.D., is an award-winning inventor, author, former engineering professor, internationally renowned speaker, and entrepreneur. In 2013, he founded STEM NOLA, a non-profit organization created to expose, inspire, and engage communities in the opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
STEM NOLA has engaged more than 125,000 K-12 students in hands-on project-based STEM activities. In 2021, he launched STEM Global Action to advance K-12 Stem education across the U.S. and the world. Mackie is also the president and CEO of the Channel ZerO Group, LLC, an educational and professional development consulting company he co-founded in 1992.
A lifelong resident of New Orleans, Dr. Mackie graduated from high school with low test scores requiring him to take special remedial classes at Morehouse College. In 1990, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Morehouse College with a B.S. degree, as a member of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society. Simultaneously, he was awarded a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech, where he subsequently earned his master’s and doctorate in mechanical engineering in 1996.
While pursuing a doctorate degree, he served as a mathematics instructor at Morehouse College. Following graduation, he joined the faculty at Tulane University, where he pursued research related to heat transfer, fluid dynamics, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. Mackie’s 11-year academic career ended in June 2007, when Tulane University disbanded the engineering school in response to financial hardship induced by Hurricane Katrina.
He has won numerous awards, including the 2003 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring in a White House ceremony.
Dr. Mackie is the author of two award-winning books: A View from the Roof: Lessons for Life and Business and Grandma's Hands: Cherished Moments of Faith and Wisdom.
The older brother of actor Anthony Mackie, Dr. Mackie is a devoted husband to his wife, Tracy, and father to his two sons, Myles Ahmad and Mason Amir.
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About The Speaker
THE HONORABLE MARCIA L. FUDGE, J.D.
Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The Honorable Marcia L. Fudge, J.D., is the 18th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Secretary Fudge served as U.S. Representative for the 11th Congressional District of Ohio from 2008 to March 9, 2021. She is a past chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. As a member of Congress, Secretary Fudge earned a reputation of tackling the unique challenges of her district by working with her congressional delegation and across political ideologies.
In 1999, Secretary Fudge was elected as the first female and first African American mayor of Warrensville Heights, Ohio, a position she held for two terms. As a former mayor, Secretary Fudge has seen firsthand the need for economic development and affordable housing. Secretary Fudge believes our housing issues do not fit into a one-size-fits-all approach. She advocates for policies and programs that can adapt to meet a community’s unique housing challenges. She is committed to making the dream of homeownership—and the security and wealth creation that comes with it—a reality for more Americans.
Under the Secretary’s leadership, HUD is working to eradicate the growing homelessness issue, put an end to discriminatory practices in the housing market, and ensure that our fair housing rules are doing what they are supposed to do: opening the door for families who have been systematically locked out for generations to buy homes and have a fair shot at achieving the American dream.
Secretary Fudge’s career in public service began in the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office, where she rose to Budget and Finance director. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business from The Ohio State University and law degree from the Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall School of Law. She is a past national president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and a member of its Greater Cleveland Alumnae Chapter.
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About The Speaker
HARRY L. WILLIAMS, PH.D.
President & CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Harry L. Williams, Ph.D., serves as president & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black college community.
TMCF’s 47 member-schools are America’s publicly supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), educating nearly 300,000 students.
A strategic thinker and visionary, Dr. Williams concluded dedicated talent development partnerships with leading corporations such as The Boeing Company, Medtronic, Visa, Ally Financial, and Hennessy USA.
Dr. Williams also places a strong emphasis on creating bipartisan alliances. TMCF has been at the forefront leading on every significant national legislative victory for HBCUs, earning respect and trust from elected and appointed leaders on both sides of the aisle in Congress and the White House.
In 2019, TMCF’s first legislative priority, the FUTURE Act, became law after successfully forging a coalition and identifying resources. In 2020, TMCF successfully helped secure significant federal funding to help HBCUs, including FAMU, meet the financial challenges of COVID-19 and continue educating their students.
As a former HBCU president, Dr. Williams leveraged his relationships with other HBCU presidents to increase cooperation between TMCF member-schools, create a supportive network among HBCU leaders, providing a platform for sharing best practices, and acting together to ensure institutional sustainability for all HBCUs.
Dr. Williams was president of Delaware State University for eight years. He previously held senior positions at the University of North Carolina General Administration, Appalachian State University, and North Carolina A&T State University.
He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Appalachian State University, a doctorate from East Tennessee State University, named President Emeritus of Delaware State University, and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
He and wife Robin S. Williams are the proud parents of two grown sons, Austin, and Gavin.
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The Academic Attire
The academic attire, which makes an inaugural procession colorful, is as old as universities. The attire represents eight centuries of a continuous tradition; it is not a modern revival of medieval customs. It goes back to the days when students were “clerks” – that is, members of the minor clergy – and wore monkish gowns and hoods. In those days of unheated study halls and garret sleeping quarters, the hoods served a very practical purpose. When the hood was pulled over the head, the “tippet,” a sort of hollow tail, served as a convenient pocket. Today, the hood is only an adornment.
The mortarboard, which seems to have evolved from the square biretta of Renaissance churchmen, came into use after the hood had ceased to be worn on the head. The tassel on the mortarboard may be either black or the “color of the faculty” – as described below; or for the holder of a doctorate degree, it may be of gold. Many universities replace the mortarboard with their own distinctive headgear.
Both the gown and the hood indicate the degree held by the wearer. The gown for the bachelor’s degree has pointed sleeves. Bachelor’s hoods have only recently become a part of the attire in the United States. In the master’s gown, the wearer’s arm projects from the sleeve at the elbow, or, in the more modern gowns, at the wrist, and the lower part of the sleeve, ending in another tippet, dangles below the arm. The doctor’s gown has bell-shaped sleeves. Bachelor’s and master’s gowns have no trimmings, but the doctor’s gown is faced down the front with velvet and has three velvet cross-bars on each sleeve. This velvet may be either black or the color of the faculty members’ discipline.
Graduates of some institutions, on all continents, may wear gowns in the color of the university that awarded their degree, for instance, orange and green for Florida A&M University. In the United States, the hood is edged with velvet in the color of the faculty and lined with the colors of the university conferring the degree. For all academic purposes, trimmings of the doctor’s gowns, edgings of hoods and tassels of caps, adhere to the colors for the different subjects as indicated:
College of Agriculture and Food Sciences - Maize; College of Education - Light Blue; FAMU-FSU College of Engineering - Orange; College of Law - Purple; College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - Forest Green; College of Science and Technology - Bright Gold; College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities - White; School of Allied Health Sciences - Olive; School of Architecture and Engineering TechnologyLilac; School of Business and Industry - Drab; School of Journalism and Graphic Communication - Crimson; School of Nursing - Apricot; School of the Environment - Light Gold; Doctor of Philosophy - Royal Blue; Doctor of Physical Therapy – Sage Green; Doctor of Public Health - Salmon
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The Ceremonial Mace
Symbolizing the authority vested in the president by the University’s governing body, the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Ceremonial Mace is made of bright gold plated bronze and mahogany wood. The shaft of the mace bearing the seal of the University is made of bright gold plated bronze, double-sided medal surrounded with orange and emerald green Swarovski crystals around the outer edge upon a six inch diameter chrome plated polished mace head with clear Swarovski crystals around the circumference.
Ten gold plated engraved nameplates featuring the names of each university president are mounted on a 2-inch diameter mahogany baton. A 1.5 inch mahogany wood staff with wood and chrome plated polished aluminum turnings separates the rest of the baton from its base. The baton is made of mahogany, which symbolizes the trees of knowledge, which adorn the campus of the University. The overall length of the mace is 30 inches long. At the very base of the mace is a gold plated brass “Rattler”, the symbol of the University. Its coiled posture represents the fact that although the dark clouds may surround the horizon, the “Rattler” will strike, strike, and strike again!
The Presidential Medallion and Chain of Office
Dating to medieval times, the Presidential Medallion and Chain of Office signify the symbol of authority vested in the President as head of the University. The current chain is approximately 36 inches long and is made of gold plated bronze. It features ten 1-3/4 inch gold plated sculpted engravings of each president from 1887 to the present. Under each sculpted model are ten banner link engravings inscribed with the names of each president and his term of office. At the base of the chain is the Presidential Medallion, which features the seal of the University.
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Kelvin L. Lawson, Chair Director, National Client Service Acosta Sales and Marketing
Zachary Chandler Bell President, Student Government Association Florida A&M University
Ann Marie Cavazos, J.D. President, Faculty Senate Florida A&M University/ Professor of Law
Otis Cliatt II President of Pacific Harbor Line, Inc.
Board of Trustees
Michael Dubose President of Fisher Healthcare, A Division of Thermo Fisher Scientific
Natlie G. Figgers, J.D. Founder & Managing Attorney The Law Office of Natlie G. Figgers
Deveron Gibbons, J.D. Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Business Development at Amscot Financial
Kristin Harper Founder and CEO of Driven to Succeed, LLC
University Administrators
Larry Robinson, Ph.D. University President
Maurice Edington, Ph.D. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Allyson Watson, Ph.D. Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
William E. Hudson Jr., Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs
Rebecca Brown Vice President for Finance and Administration
Charles Weatherford, Ph.D. Vice President for Research
Joseph Maleszewski, MBA Vice President for Audit
Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Ph.D. Vice President for University Advancement
Keith Miles Director of Communications
Carmen Cummings Martin, M.S. Assistant Vice President for University Engagement/Alumni Affairs
Linda Barge-Miles, Esq. Chief of Staff
Danielle McBeth, J.D. Director of Government Relations
Tiffani-Dawn Sykes, M.S. Vice President and Director of Athletics
Kelly McMurray, Ph.D. Vice President for Strategic Planning, Analysis and Institutional Effectiveness
Academic Deans
Robert Taylor, Ph.D. College of Agriculture and Food Sciences
Sarah Price, Ph.D. (Interim) College of Education
Richard Aló, Ph.D. College of Science and Technology
Valencia E. Matthews, Ph.D. College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities
Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Ph.D. School of Business and Industry
Deidré Keller, J.D. College of Law
Suvranu De, Ph.D. FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Andrew Chin, M.Arch. (Interim) School of Architecture and Engineering Technology
Mary Simmons, Ph.D. (Interim) School of Allied Health Sciences
Michael Abazinge, Ph.D. School of Graduate Studies and Research
Belvin Perry Jr., J.D. Personal Injury Attorney, Morgan & Morgan Law Firm
Craig Reed Chief Procurement Officer and Head of Corporate Real Estate for Corteva Agriscience
Kenward Stone Co-Chief Executive Officer, Broughton Pharmaceuticals
Nicole Washington Principal, Washington Education Strategies
Rica Calhoun, Esq. Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer
D. Denise Wallace, J.S.D. Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel
Erick Akins, Ph.D. Director of Title III
Robert Seniors Vice President, Information Technology Services/CIO
Kyle Eidahl, Ph.D. Faculty Senate Representative
Ezzeldin Aly, Ph.D. Faculty Senate Representative
Mira Lowe School of Journalism & Graphic Communication
Victor M. Ibeanusi, Ph.D. School of the Environment
Shelley Johnson, Ed.D. School of Nursing
Johnnie L. Early II, Ph.D. College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health
Florida A&M University Commencement Exercises 36
Alma Mater College of love and charity
We gather ‘round thy noble shrine; We lift our voice in praise to thee, And ask a blessing all divine.
Chorus
FAM-U! FAM-U! I love thee! I’ll fight and win whate’er the battle be, The Orange and the green thy sons shall e’er defend And loyal to thy voice of love attend FAM-U! FAM-U! FAM-U! I love thee!
On gridiron, diamond, track and field, Thy sons the vict’ry never yield, And while they tread a broader life Thy love shall stay them in the strife.
(repeat chorus)
God ever keep us true to thee; Thy faith that truth shall make men free, Shall guide thy loyal sons aright And fend them thru the skeptic night.
(repeat chorus)
SPRING 2023 COMMENCEMENT
