2023 Spring Commencement Program

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COMMENCEMENT • MAY 11, 2023

ORDER OF CEREMONY

Introductory Musical Selections

Processional Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1

Composed by Sir Edward Elgar

National Anthem* The Star-Spangled Banner

Composed by Francis Scott Key

Performed by Dallas Hogan

Presentation of Degree Candidates Dr. George S. Low

Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Provost

Dr. Tyler Yu

Dean, School of Business

Dr. Bernard Oliver

Dean, School of Education

Dr. Diane E. White

Welcome

Graduate Reflections

Introduction of Guest Speaker

Commencement Address

Dr. Jann L. Joseph President

Alexis McMillian

Dr. Jann L. Joseph

Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd

Director, Atmospheric Sciences Program

University of Georgia

Conferral of Degrees

Presentation of Diplomas

Dean, School of Health Sciences

Dr. Teresa Winterhalter

Dean, School of Liberal Arts

Dr. Chavonda Mills

Dean, School of Science and Technology

Dr. Jann L. Joseph

Dr. Jann L. Joseph

Georgia Gwinnett College Alma Mater* Performed by Dallas Hogan

Presentation of Gift

Anthony Thomas

President 2022-2023, Student Government Association

Alumni Association Greetings

Tom Willard, ’11

Chair, Alumni Association Board

Closing Dr. Jann L. Joseph

Recessional Triumphal March from Aida

Composed by Giuseppe Verdi

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Persons with disabilities requiring assistance with seating, please see an usher. *Audience is requested to stand.

Congratulations, Georgia Gwinnett College Class of 2023!

The past year has been remarkable, and each of you deserves every accolade and outpouring of well wishes for today’s accomplishment.

Your diploma represents the breadth of knowledge, skills, experiences and perspectives you gained at GGC that will lay the foundation for a successful life. And remember, you did all of this and earned your diploma while being impacted by a pandemic.

To earn a college degree is an impressive achievement, and I encourage each of you to reflect on the fact that the challenges you surmounted make you more resilient and better prepared for what comes next in your journey. We are very proud of you, and we look forward to hearing about your successes. I personally look forward to meeting you at future events hosted by the GGC Alumni Association.

Through the conveniences of modern technology, we have gathered together here in the arena, as well as online from across the region, state and even the world to celebrate and honor YOU!

Your determination to succeed is an inspiration to all present and future Grizzlies.

Go be great!

COMMENCEMENT • SPRING 2023

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

MAJOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Stacy Almanza Aguilar

Arturo De Jesus Aguirre

Maisha Ahmed

Evgeniya Alekseevna Akimov s

Hana Suhailia Ali F

Kiran Ali

Eloy Salvador Altamirano

Lionel Darrel Anderson

Laura Janet Arana

Angelika Maria Araujo

Mohammad Bilal Aslam

Jamaal Attique F

Amina Avdic F

Ariel Symone Bagby

Brenda Dennís Barrientos

Carlos Alberto Bastida

Dawnal A. Bell F

Jacob C. Blair

Madison Olivia Boerner

Moses Miloud Bourouiss, Sr.

MéLanie McRae Bowers

Jacob Levi Branum ●

Antonio Christian Buckley

Autumn Lynn Bynum F

Cole Louis Byrd

Allison Noelia Cabrera

Dylan Carl Cash

Pamela Sarai Chicas-Sura

Safa W. Chowdhury

Thamid Khan Chowdhury

Kauther Nadia Coffee

Brendan Felix Colon

Nichelle Briance Coltrain

Sydney N. Cotton

Matthew Jacob Crouse

Dawson A. Davis s

Jennifer Diaz

Jose Dugo Reyes

Eseoghene Katherine Erhenede

Brent Chandler Erickson

Jennifer A. Escalon

Felix Enmanuel Ferreras

Jonathan Fikipo Sr.

Brittany Morgan Fitts

Isabel Flores F

Gabriela Flores Padilla

Paige Helena Fontinel

Jordan Christina Forsyth

Justine Nicole Fracachan F

Maria Gabriela Franco Aspiazu

Christopher William Garcia

Cristian Hiraldo Garcia

Brianna Janae Geter

Justin A. Graham

Regainia Renee Greene

Jessica Marie Guthrie

Aaron Hafner

Kristen Elizabeth Halstenberg F

Daira Hartman

Emily Ann Hawk F

Lente Nataliah Henry

Jorge Ariel Hernandez

Kenneth Zair Hernandez

Ryan Thomas Herring

Kobie Dalton Hinson

Thomas Tam Minh Hoang

Evan Blake Hobgood

Marlee Grace Hobgood

Jenica Kate-Detter Hoskin F

Daniel Huertas F

Ryan Wade Hunt

Mason Alexander Hutchins

Kinh Tu Huynh s

Ana Jocelyn Ibarra

Daniel Osaretin Ighodaro F

David Anthony Ildefonso

Leila Janaé Irizarry

Hossain Mredul Isteak

Irineo Izazaga, Jr. F

Isabel Sara Jalandoon F

Khari Jeffries II

Azima Jivani

Patrece Juanita Johnson

Bryceson Jones

Aaliya Nicole Jordan

Deung Ryeol Kim

Lisa Mechelle King

Jeremy Joseph Koovakada

Alena Vladimirovna Kulikova s

Austin Hyun Kwak

Tam Andrew Minh Phuoc La

Whitney Beane Lamillo F Jordan

Ashley Lawrence

Trang Ngoc Uyen Le s

Ji H. Lee

Kimberly Rae Lindsey

My Tien Loc F

Xio Longhi

Monita Magar

Alejandra Maldonado Tavera

Renz Jeriel Manuel Mallari F

Saraiyah Azizah Manggrum

Rhian McNeal Mann

Alaina Joi Manns

Elizabeth McCune

Kevin E. Mercado

Zachary Owen Mize

Abdul Zahid Mohammad

Michael Montanez Sanchez

Surangi Manohari Moonesinghe F

Hunter Lee Moorer

Kennedy Nicole Moton

Paja Moua

Chantal Katengwa Mucyo

Darleine Felix Muller

Ena Music

Uzzal Nag

Susan Danielle Nerenbaum

Peter Nguyen

Katherine Rose Nixon F

Janet Orduna-Delgado

Ashley Ortiz

Brooke Ann Parker

Dhruvi Patel

Rachna Rajendrakumar Patel F

Yearch Patel

Abisai D. Perez

Laura Perez Chiaromonte F

Chris Polycarpe

Julien Grant Polynice

Skyla Poss

Josue Ramirez

Gabriela Ramkhelawan

Angelica Ramos

Itzahira Ramos F

Natalia Rendon

Demarr Rice

Jamal Rashaun Richards

Maria Loreto Rodas Leigh

Esbeyde Ruiz

Elsa Josefina Rumph

Bailey Dawson Rungruang F

Emily N. Sanchez Lozano

Celeste Jahayraht Santos

Hindy Joyce Sawadogo

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and academic standing at press time. F Cum laude l Magna cum laude s Summa cum laude n Honors Program v Awarded Posthumously

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION (continued)

Krupa Shah s

Meryem Ramzi Sherif

Bianca Jasmine SimpsonMendoza

George K. Sipah Jr.

Jones Edward Sir

Elwin Leigh Smarte

Logan Phillip Smith

Byongtae Son

Marisol Soriano

Kanijah A Stanley

Kennar Jackson Stewart II

Jared Austin Tyler Stone

Mackenzie Leigh Stull

Lisa Tang

Luis Rodrigo Tapia Alvarez F

Anthony Delano Thomas

Yaslin Turruviates

Claudia Mercedes Umanzor

Elizabeth Velasquez

Melissa Victoria F

Hector Luis Viust

Kimberly Vu F

Kellen Timothy John Watson F

Chauncy Sherrod West

Devon Lee Xayavong

Luke Young

Sidney E Young

Baran Zuniga s

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

MAJOR IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Hajira Fatima Khan

Maria Elvia Rivera l

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

MAJOR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Daisy Jhoana Aguilar Jimenez F

Kylie Brooke Alt

Alexandra Ayala

Brianna Leigh Bailey

Esmeralda Bautista Mojica

Jonnel Janie Beuchel

Houman Sam Bohlooli

Rachael Marie Buschman

Mattie Lee Chandler s

Pritika Chawla

Chasey Renee Clark s

Naysha Christine Cruz Mejias

Olyneese Lashe’ Davis

Deangelo De La Cruz F

Kayla Eiken

Valeria Isabel Esquivel s

Carmen Adriana Fernandez-Diaz s

Kimesha Tonae’ Gaines F

Kimesha Laton Goldsmith F

Savannah Prather Gonzalez

Alexandra Carmen Good F

Alena Marie Greer s

Mahjabeen Haroon

Jacqueline Michelle Helms

Amya Chanel Hendrix

Yuna Hsia s

Nequasia Dikendira Jackson F

Miya Sion Cynorian James F

Chrystal Danyelle Jones F

Kassandra Juarez Aguilar s

Andrew Christian Katsarsky

Angel Kelly F

Katherine Lantigua Méndez

Jordan Elizabeth Lee

Jessica Lizette Lira F

Emmanuelle Grace Melugin

Terra Marrie Mims

Chandler Evelyn Neese F

Raven Henry Nichols F

Mya Kay Nicholson

Fernanda Ortiz

Cristal Yvette Pizarro

Adeeba Qadeer

Amy Stephanie Santana

Hallie Coral Schmidt F

Yasmin Solis

Alyssa Nicole Thorp

Betty Vong

Jyanni Kay Watson F

Bailey Jordan Webster

Sidney Alexandria Wheeler

Andrea Chanet Williams

Abby Grace Williamson F

Mariana Piedad Zambrano F

Floyee Parham Gresham F

Ashley Marie Hill F

Annabelle Lynn Keenum

Jennifer Lopez-Sanchez F

Felesha D. Sales

Shondrealyn Sherricka-Mignon Sims

Brittany Lynn Vandenberg F

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

IN EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

MAJOR IN MIDDLE GRADES

EDUCATION

Tabita Dabica

Yafet Berhanu Dilnesahu

Morgan Yvonne Green

Victoria Lauren Guilarte

Barbara Marie Hernandez F

Kacie Amanda Holycross

Hyesun Kang

Alondra Z. Lopez Flores F

Kathryn Virginia Padova

Ivy Kimbrough Pugh F

Wesley Jay Shepard Jr. F

Desstyneey Jiniyah Wilson F

Rebecca Joan Wolfe

Feng Ping Xu l

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

MAJOR IN HEALTH SCIENCE

Diana Alhadad

Nellie Benjumea

Emily Michelle Castillo

Camille Covarrubias

Madeline Hope Cronin

Thu Minh Dang s

Tionna Ashante Holness

Idalid Lara

Zakeria Brayell Lunnon

Iqran Musa

Anacecilia Nnenna Okenchi F

Mohena Singh

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

IN EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

MAJOR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

Aahd Aloui F

Jasmine Boreland F

Arianna Sylvia Tchana

COMMENCEMENT • SPRING 2023
List and academic standing at press time. F Cum laude l Magna cum laude s Summa cum laude n Honors Program v Awarded Posthumously

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION (continued)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE

MAJOR IN NURSING

Ma. Camille Leanne Almodovar

Abigail Joan Atienza Ambat F

Ashley Stephany Baca s

Kinga Anna Baran

Jaimie Biju

Rashawn Lamont Brown Jr.

Lauren Alexis Chin s

Ginger Marlo Cooksey

Diniya Ajman Disha F

Mia Dowlatkhah F

Nourhan Ashraf Fawzi Hassa

ElSayed Ghanem

Laura Escobedo

Gladis A. Garza s

Bailey Renee Hendrick F

Wai-Sun K. Lam F

Vannaly Isabella Eunhei Leavitt F

Jennifer Nicole Lunceford F

Amanda Barbara Mason F

Jasmine Simone Mayberry F

Phua Me s

Megan Elizabeth Royals

Anna Lucia Sosa

Lauren Alyssa Tuitt F

Abel Angel Vega Castillo F

Emmeline McKenna Whelchel

Charles Eugene Wilson Jr. F

ASSOCIATE IN NEXUS

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS

Tiffany C. Brown

Katie Ann Rasque s

Melani Doris Sanchez

Alex Harrison Seidner

Alexander William Sword

Alyssa Nicole Threatt

BACHELOR OF ARTS

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS

MAJOR IN ENGLISH WITH TEACHER CERTIFICATION

Kamara Jashay Chance

David Kelly Newberry

Nicholas Brian-Scott Williams l

BACHELOR OF ARTS

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS

MAJOR IN CINEMA AND MEDIA

ARTS PRODUCTION

Lucas George Alford F

Matthew Edward Alston

Jordan Ray Arbuckle F

Angello Giovanni Baroni

George Alexander Becerra-Benavides

Breona S Burgess

Olajide Kofoworola Caxton

Sebastian Antonio Diaz

Michael Harrison Dula II

Monica Reta Parkes Edwards

Elizabeth Jenkins

Emily Alexis Johnson

Sam Kaplan s

Jaylah Mary-Marie Legette

Janasia Lewis

Pabi Maya Magar

Sandra Marie Matthews

Shayla Patrice McCrary

Alexis Marie McMillian s

Milan Monger

Steven Allen Myers Jr.

Sebastian I. Pagan Maldonado

Neka Marie Wingert

Ericka La Shay Young

Gerardo Zarate

Thalia Marie Holcomb s

Carlie Renee Watt l

BACHELOR OF ARTS

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS

MAJOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

McKenzie Loida Alvarenga

Kevin Max Becerra-Cardoza

BACHELOR OF ARTS

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS

MAJOR IN ENGLISH

Brandon Lonelle Blair

Sarah Lauren Boyd s

Abby Lynn Breithoff

Iyanna Bucey F

Mariana Poleth Clarke

Nicholas William Delor

Emily Catherine Edmunds

Taylor Livingston Feldman F

Brandi Gaona Her F

Kaitlyn Mariana Medina s

Kaila D’Anna Pack

Kimberlie Paige Roberts

Jada Alexandria Rouser

BACHELOR OF ARTS

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS

MAJOR IN HISTORY

Arie Jermon Augustine

Nicholas Myers Backfisch

Laura Mildred Barnes

Zchary Kenneth Colon

Ryan Kenneth James

Sarah Christine Lague

James Montana Meersma

Jayla M. Mosby

Abril Ramos-Tellez

Frederick Malik Justice Shields

Jamaria Sharon Bostick

Erica Brown

Zachary Kenneth Colon

Leslie Jacqueline Garcia Correa

Diana Iris Elias

Jaelon Stepheon Harris

Aragson Mahamed Hassen

Enrique Huerta

Daphnie Tahis Jaimes-Monterroso

Hira Fatima Khawaja

Monica Lisset Lainez-Pacheco

Azaliah Tamia McKenzie-Darby

Jakob Steven Mincey

Robert David Moran Gonzalez

Allison Munoz

BACHELOR OF ARTS

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS

MAJOR IN HISTORY WITH TEACHER CERTIFICATION

Chandler Davis Evans

Carly Elizabeth Forrest

Samantha Ashley Morgan

Oluwafunmilola Emilola Oyebade

Sydney Neely Pelaez s

Samuel Hank Praeger

Skylar Charlotte Sawtelle s

Andrew William Smith

Kevin M. St. Sauver F

Nathan E. Stancoff F

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CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION (continued)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS

MAJOR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Marietou Ba F

Drexzavier Berry

Byron Jamal Brinkley

Jessica Jasmin Cardenas

Stephanie Castor

Melissa Escobar

Ana L. Garcia Estrada

Jeremy Roeshon Evans

Regan Noelle Green

Rochelle Cecilia Hawkins

Araceli Jaimes-Peralta F

Maliha Javed

Taylor Nicole Jones

Victoria Elizabeth Luna

Joshua Hemant Mangar F

Tiana Donche’ Miles F

Amber Ekinadose Moses

Austin Paul Neuman

Netanya Jehofahtamilore

Olorunsogo s

Nana Afia Serwaa Oppong s

Reshma Pellai

Camila R. Quao

Tyra Jamileth Quintanilla

Marasyn Aerial Pareese Riley

Jessica Rivera

Krista Marie Robinson

Mariah Leigh Rodriguez

Collin Scott Rogers

Gabriela Aida Romero

Destiny Makala Rucker

Kimberly Sanchez-Hernandez

Cheyenne Lamara Shaw

Kristen Elizabeth Sillars

Maia Ashley Stapleton

Arley Melissa Valle

Octavius Jaques Warren F

Charles Jacob Wudtke F

Amber S. Williamson

Britany Anne Branham F

Mia Denise Brown

Patrina Long Buckley F

Shayla Nicole Mack

Thomas Vaughn Mcmullan F

Haley Rose Medley

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS

MAJOR IN INTEGRATIVE STUDIES

Sarayvian Talia Navaja Jefferson

Bryant Edward Versprille

Liliana Maria Buruca Cruz

Jalen Josiah Cambridge-Wilson F

Rafaella Simonet Carcamo Landa

Harmony-Givonnie M Chance

Rand’Nikqua Keiyonna Cooper

Sabrina Angelika Corona

Aubrey Rachelle Cox s

Maria Ofelia Mendoza

John Craig Merchant

Jada Nickole Carece Milis

Kajal Murdhani

Uyen Nhu Nguyen s

Lucia Nodarse Dominguez F

Jakar Malik Oropallo

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS

MAJOR IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND AGING SERVICES

Ailazja La’Sean Eiland

Phan Hoang Qui Le F

Sarai Adalia Molina

Teshaun Alexus Moore

Velvet Jean Scott

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS

MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY

Sophia J. Abarca

Oluwafemi Joshua Adeyanju F

Elva Maria Aguirre

Lory-Ann Aime F

Gulabkhanum Rafiq Ali

Danielle Maria Andrews

Brianna Nicole Arnold

Leah Starr Bailey

Natasha Lorrett Baker F

Shannon Marie Barber

Medina Custic

Destini Kyrin Evans

Biannca Nicole Fields

Gianmaria Bruno Fiore

Jonathan Garcia

Olivera Gasic s

Daniel Joseph Gay

Breana Gholston

Anissa Mysia Gray

Morgan Lee Hatmacher

Erika Dyanne Holmes

Kyah Malea Hubbard F

Jennifer Jaimes-Ortiz

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS

MAJOR IN HUMAN SERVICES

Jacque Deniecera Chambers

Mariani Dominguez F

Hannah Jo Grace Huling

Laura Kay Klingensmith

Cathy An Nguyen

Rian Lindsay Barker F

Brenda Barriga s

Aubry Victoria Bateman

Kaitlyn Elana Bell

Alexis Beltran

Kassidy Michelle Bennett

Matthew Anderson Benson

Destiny Lacaya Bostick

Mykeya La’Trice Jimmerson

Denae Miishel Joyner

Ericka Guadalupe Juvencio

Jada Imani Keene F

Cameron Maya Kelly

Kayla Alexis Ketring

Tereza Koplova F

Sabina Krylova s

Denyse Ortega

Shanelle Charis Pagan

Destiny L. Palmore F

Jordyn Gabrielle Parks

Paloma Elinai Perez Garcia

Catherine O. Poulard

Lourdes Ramirez

Ebony Marisa Rivas

Kaitlin René Robinson

Kimberly Shakeira Roney

Ann-Keyma Saint-Joy

Christopher Joseph ScogginsWilson F

Aaliyah Deanna Scott

Jaelin Lorenzo Sewell

Sahmeer Shaikh

Kiarah Maria Shields F

Ashley Alia Sigman F

Lucia Fabiola Simoes Crivellari

Moreira

Ian Anderson Sinza s

COMMENCEMENT • SPRING 2023 List and academic standing at press time. F Cum laude l Magna cum laude s Summa cum laude n Honors Program v Awarded Posthumously

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION (continued)

Elwin Leigh Smarte

Krystal Sywana Smith

Wynton Justice Smith

Jarel Reginald Thompson

Brittney Seymone Van Buren

Diana Camila Vargas

Nicolas Vargas Diaz

Daniela Vasquez Villegas

Francheska L. Vazquez

Sarah M. Venza F

Kevin G. Watkins

Brooke Zoe Wilcher F

Tristen Amiah Woodson

Lauren Desiré Wright

Mishona Kenari Wright F

Aerial Janell Bright

Caitlin B. Brown

Stephanie Josefina Casey

Taylor Emilie Chenard s

Devin McGregor Childress

Lauren Ruth Coleman

Isabella Contreras

Richard Enrique Davis

Brijida Delvalle

Kadiatou Diallo

Audrey Adjo Hermine Eby

Icahn Izuchukwu Eze

Somto Bret Ezenagu F

Zaribeeth Frias

Deisy Garcia

Steen Nicole Graham

Sofia Sabrina Guzman Patino

Nevonne Matilda-Zaine Moulton F

Richard A. Najem s

Amanda My Nguyen s

Nathan Q. Nguyen F

Andre Reshaud Parmer

Jaelyn Saeanna Patrick

Denisa Procopoi s

Elizabeth Quintana

Shebreanna Danielle Randle

Pedro Moises Rodriguez-Romero F

Jade Nicole Sanderson

Marc Elliot Shvarts

Samantha Simon

Lashai Latoya Simon Lambert

Ross Clyde Simonvil

Zoe R. Snider

Mac Laurel Tchana

Jonathan Martin McKinney

Hadiyyah O.J.Raji

Juan O. Raymundo F

Alexis Ventura BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY WITH TEACHER CERTIFICATION

Jordan Aaron Hill

May Myat Noe Hnin s

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

MAJOR IN EXERCISE SCIENCE

Oluseguw Michael Akiwowo F

Raynna K. Camarillo

Ilie Daniel Ciochia

Janaya Amil Cooper

Camryn Leigh Currie

Cornelia Dontu

Jazmine Divine Gayle Santos Eusebio

Madisyn Taylor Forestier

Mia Alyse Foster

Stacy Nicole Fowler F

Edgardo Garza Avendano

Kiara S. Hicks

Bridgette Antoinette Howard

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

MAJOR IN BIOLOGY

Rebeca Estefania Aceves Mundo

Kala Acha

Fatima Sarahi Aguilar

Rama Alashqar

Jasmine Elizabeth Aleman

Nicholas James Arackal

Christine Asfaw

Neha Ambreen Baig

Raynard Bell, Jr.

Angie A. Berduo-Gonzalez F

Aliyah Marie Bibb F

Brandon Nicolas Hinds

Jonathan Kevon Holbrook

Doran Johnson

Nia Simone Johnson

Patricia Juarez

Jada Alexis Kemper

Gunhee Kim s

Ninknee Kongmanichanh

Valentina Lancheros s

Kirsten Elise Langa

Christian Denton Patrick Larson

Kijuan Tiareck Lashley

Nelly Luqueno F

Caleb Mode

Alexandra Nicole Morales F

Tatiana Charity Thomas s

Landy Amor Thornton

Helen H. Tieu

Tawana Williams

MAJOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Lisa Renee Bachtel

Elizabeth Brittany Bernard

Elizabeth Anne Humphries F

Stephen Duhaney Johnson Sr.

Bryan E. Islas

Khadjah Jenkins

Taylor Jewelianna Kelley

Zachary Michael Lister

Ida Matilda Magnusson Waldt F

Kaitlyn Brooke McCullough

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY

Justin Brandon Bindewald F

Jeanne Cooper s

Miles Clifton Demings

Breanna Marte James

Diana Chandavy Kem s

Alec Killian Joncas

Lea McFadden

Dylan Thomas Richardson

Tyler Bishop Rockey F

Kelly Danielle Simpson

Ryan Joseph Vales

Davis Michael Winn

Hunter Griffith Moody

Christina LeighAnn Moss s

Cydney Nguyen F

Stephanie Van Nguyen

Patricia Orobosa Omonria

Juan Cruz Parisi Sitjar

Esther Jinsook Rauda

Sierra Elizabeth Santos

Kassidy A. Slayton

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CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION (continued)

Jared Rishon Smith

Brittany Cierra Watkins

Joshua James Webb F

Kianna Tamika Williams F

Jade Nicole Sanderson

Marc Elliot Shvarts

Samantha Simon

Lashai Latoya Simon Lambert

Ross Clyde Simonvil

Zoe R. Snider

Mac Laurel Tchana

Tatiana Charity Thomas s

Landy Amor Thornton

Helen H. Tieu

Tawana Williams

Angela Delaine Windham

Serena H Bonsu

Mark Anthony Bramblett

Janelle Lois Brown

Julissa Cajas-Santos F

DeZhah Carter

Charlie Chae

Hanzhi Chen

Jian Chen

Hector Louie Collazo Jr.

Aboubacar Junior Conde F

Michael Alan Conner

Kelvin Tyrrell Cook

Miranda Elizabeth Hope Darlington s

Kevin Thomas Darnell

Austen Blake Dixon

Ian Asgar Dowlatkhah

Stephen Alula Evans s

Andy Alfredo Flores F

Bradley Iversen

Terry Kashoba

Sathaya Sary Keo

Daniel Khan

Dominick DuBois Kilbert

Giselle Lara

Elizabeth M Loaiza

Jared Lyde

Chenanniah Uter Mac-Cephas F

Migwi Michael Macharia

David Theodore Marshall s

Jessie Vernard Martin Jr.

James Benjamin McIntosh

Ashley Alexandra Mendez

Mahmood Bin Mohamad Shukor

Benjamin Eliseo Moreira s

Abdullahi Sadiq Munye

Carlton Mark Napier

Jumah N. Serdah

Brian Smithers F

Rian Lutfi Bashir Teyani s

Nelson Eduardo Urquilla

James Ronald Vann Jr.

Popol Divine Vedina

Hiram Vincent F

Markus J. Wallace

Andrew Duane Wilkinson

Kyle Joshua Williams

Ryan C. Young F

Javier Zarate Zaragoza

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS WITH TEACHER CERTIFICATION

Melissa Ann Robbins F Paul Khiem Vu l

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

MAJOR IN INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY

Sara Alashqar

Haya Alghazouli

Carlos Josue Amaya Guevara

Ji Su An F

Bayann Arslan F

Nicolas Lane Bechtel

Boji Varughese Benji

Biruk Zeleke Binchamo

Raven Janae Gardner s

Leonard Clair Geibel IV F

Elline A. Gidey

Caleb Jamal Graham

Sania Habib Dar s

Canaan B. Hanley

Ansley De’Wayne Harris

Chase Kenneth Harrod

Alexis Manuel Hernandez

Aaron Ho

David Warren Huber

Luis Angel Huerta

Sean Tyler Ng

Joe Fleuron Nsengiyumva

Alan Jair Oliver Santiesteban F

Louis Henry Ortiz F

Olivia Rose Peterson

Mahin Rahman

Faizan Riaz

Samuel Adams Ridgley

Jaime Alexander Rodriguez

Wayne Anthony Ross Jr.

Andres Omar Sanchez

Joseph Elisee Seka

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS

Margaret Rose Cummings

Abigayle Hope Doherty

Victor Favela Guzman

Aleksandar Racanovic

William Lee Watts

List and academic standing at press time. F Cum laude l Magna cum laude s Summa cum laude n Honors Program v Awarded Posthumously COMMENCEMENT • SPRING 2023

LEADERSHIP ADMINISTRATION

Jann L. Joseph, Ph.D., President

George S. Low, Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Provost

Frank Hardymon, Vice President for Business and Finance/CBO

Michael Poll, Ed.D., Vice President for Enrollment Management Services and Institutional Research

Christine Miller Divine, Ph.D., Vice President for Information Technology

Terrance Schneider, Associate Vice President for Operations and Chief of Police

Katherine Kyle, Vice President for Human Resources and Chief of Staff

Jennifer Hendrickson, Associate Vice President for Advancement

Sloan Jones, Associate Vice President for Communications

S. Rebekah Myers, J.D., General Counsel and Chief Legal Affairs Officer

PRESIDENT EMERITUS

Daniel J. Kaufman, Ph.D.

DEANS

Tyler Yu, Ph.D., Dean, School of Business

Bernard Oliver, Ed.D., Dean, School of Education

Diane E. White, Ph.D., RN, Dean, School of Health Sciences

Teresa Winterhalter, Ph.D., Dean, School of Liberal Arts

Chavonda Mills, Ph.D., Dean, School of Science and Technology

Chris Matz, Dean of Library Services

Matthew K. Robison, Ph.D., Associate Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Justin Jernigan, Ph.D., Dean of Student Success

FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Chair

K. Carlton Buchanan, Jr. M.D.

Vice Chair

Jann L. Joseph, Ph.D.

President

Jennifer Hendrickson

Secretary

Marsha Anderson Bomar

Treasurer

R. Lee Tucker, Jr.

Trustees

Thomas J. Andersen

Jay Dennard, Jr.

Anthony Ferrari

Ron H. Garrard

Brandon Hartley

Gregory W. Hayes*

Wayne H. Mason

Bartow Morgan, Jr.

José R. Pérez

Norberto Sanchez

David E. Snell

John D. Stephens

Deon Tucker

Tom Willard

*non-voting member

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS

Chair

Tom Willard, ’11

Vice Chair

Iram Mehal, ’14

Secretary

Melissa Penate, ’15

David Durden, ’18

Ashley Flagg, ’17

Ashley Forrester, ’20

Cole Hembree, ’19

Iram Mehal, ’14

Shalaya Morissette, ’12

Janaki “KiKi” Patel, ’19

Melissa Penate, ’15

Crystalynn Rodriguez, ’16

Michelle Samson, ’19

Andrew Stephenson, ’12

Tom Willard, ’11

Laura Duran, ’18

Donnisha Lavigne, ’15

Asad Khan, ’17

Priscilla Wilkinson, ’17

Malik Cooper, ’20

Benjamin Coker, ’19

Inaara Babwani, ’19

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Dr. Jann L. Joseph has spent her career working to increase educational opportunities for students.

Joseph was born in Trinidad, West Indies, as the youngest of five siblings. Although neither parent completed elementary school, they valued the power of education to transform lives for generations. Her parents’ encouragement and sacrifices inspired Joseph to serve in higher education.

Joseph graduated from the University of the West Indies - St. Augustine with a bachelor’s of science in agriculture and a master’s of philosophy in plant science. She began her education career as a teacher of agricultural science in Trinidad and Tobago.

She later graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison with a doctorate in curriculum and instruction in science education. Her teaching, research and administrative experience included positions at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti and Indiana University - South Bend, where she served as executive vice chancellor and interim chancellor.

In spring 2019, Joseph was named president of Georgia Gwinnett College.

Joseph’s professional affiliations include a variety of state and regional education-focused organizations, several of which she served in leadership capacities. Her record of community service is similarly hallmarked by leadership and volunteerism.

She currently serves as chair of the University System of Georgia Council on General Education. Joseph also serves on the boards of: Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education, Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Hispanic Chamber, Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful, Rainbow Village, and The Water Tower at Gwinnett.

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Dr. Jann L. Joseph President, Georgia Gwinnett College

Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd is the Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences at University of Georgia (UGA), where he is director of the Atmospheric Sciences Program.

He holds a joint appointment in the UGA College of Engineering and is associate director for Climate and Outreach in its Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems.

Originally from Canton, Georgia, he received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in physical meteorology from Florida State University.

Shepherd is a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society, a past president of that society, and a past editor for both the Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology and Geography Compass. He has been a member or leader in several professional and community organizations. He is well-published and has earned numerous awards and distinctions.

Shepherd is frequently sought as an expert on weather, climate and remote sensing, and routinely appears on shows such as “Face The Nation,” “NOVA” and “The Today Show,” and on various news networks. He is host of The Weather Channel’s award-winning Sunday talk show, “Weather Geeks.”

He is frequently asked to advise key leaders for NASA, the White House, Congress, Department of Defense, and officials from foreign countries.

Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd
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HONORS REGALIA

Some graduating seniors wear regalia recognizing their memberships in honor societies and/or the GGC Honors Program. In addition to specified GPAs, students must meet other requirements to be considered members of these groups. These students are to be commended for earning the prestigious distinctions represented by their regalia, which may include a cord or stole (sash), with or without a medallion.

GGC Honors Program – Interdisciplinary Green and silver

Alpha Lambda Delta – First Year Students Maroon and yellow

Alpha Phi Sigma – Criminal Justice Gold and blue

Beta Beta Beta – Biology Forest green and red

Beta Gamma Sigma – Business Forrest green and gold

Gamma Sigma Epsilon – Chemistry Blue and white

Golden Key – Interdisciplinary Gold and blue

Kappa Delta Pi – Education Purple and gold

Kappa Mu Epsilon – Mathematics Rose pink and silver

Kappa Omicron Nu – Exercise Science Burgundy and gold

National Society of Leadership and Success –Interdisciplinary Red, silver and black

Omicron Delta Epsilon – Economics Blue and gold

Phi Alpha Theta – History Red and blue

Pi Sigma Alpha – Political Science Red, white and black

Psi Chi – Psychology Platinum and dark blue

Sigma Iota Rho – International Studies Blue and white

Sigma Tau Delta – English Cardinal and black

Upsilon Pi Epsilon – Computing and Information Maroon and white

SYMBOLISM AND TRADITIONS

Higher education is rich in symbolism and traditions, sometimes involving history that is hundreds of years old. Schools establish their own designs and meanings for aspects of this symbolism, creating imagery unique to each institution.

THE GGC SEAL

The GGC seal includes elements representative of the local and state communities, as well as the college’s four pillars of scholarship, leadership, service and creativity. It is used only for official academic or presidential communications and materials. The GGC logo fulfills all other identification needs.

THE GGC MACE

Derived from ancient weapons, maces were adapted for academic ceremonies and parliamentary occasions during the Middle Ages. GGC’s mace features a combination of materials symbolizing facets of the college and affiliated groups such as students, faculty, staff and the broader community. It is topped by a GGC green torch representing the light of education and its promise of a brighter future.

ACADEMIC DRESS

The traditions of academic dress or regalia date back to the 12th century when universities emerged from religious orders. Fabrics, patterns, colors, trimmings, robe length, hoods, tassels and other features are based on the wearer’s discipline, degree and granting institution. For formal academic events, GGC’s faculty appear in a wide variety of colorful regalia while college officials wear regalia specific to GGC.

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For
more details on the symbolism and traditions represented by the mace, seal and academic regalia, visit
www.ggc.edu/traditions

CLASS OF 2023 Congratulations!

Welcome to the Alumni Association,

You have worked hard to get to this point in life. In addition to rigorous studies and other aspects of college life, you faced dealing with a pandemic, being isolated for almost a year, and managing new challenges when you returned to campus. Yet you crushed all of these obstacles to complete your college degree. You weathered this unprecedented experience with Grizzly strength and determination, and you are now alumni of Georgia Gwinnett College – congratulations! We applaud you and your proud family, friends and mentors for reaching this important milestone. On behalf of the GGC Foundation and Alumni Association, we welcome you as our newest alumni members. The mission of the Alumni Association is to build and support lifelong relationships with GGC, alumni and the community through academic excellence, leadership and tradition. Your active participation and support is key to fulfilling this mission. We encourage you to do the following:

GET INVOLVED

You will always be a member of the GGC family. Enrich your experience by taking advantage of Alumni Association events and programs. Attend virtual and on-campus events like Grizzlyfest, alumni career workshops, athletic events, school mixers, mentoring students, and other opportunities to connect with members of the GGC community. Stay in touch with the Office of Alumni Engagement, and make sure to keep up-to-date with Engage magazine and the monthly alumni e-newsletter. You have invested time and effort in your GGC legacy – share your successes and talents with us to inspire the next generation of Grizzly grads.

GIVE BACK

If you have contributed to GGC, thank you. We are grateful for this demonstration of your support and your belief in Georgia Gwinnett College. Gifts from friends, parents, faculty, staff, students and alumni are vital to our continued success as a college, and for helping future Grizzlies achieve their dreams. You can also give your time. Join us for dynamic events and programs, or pursue a leadership position on the GGC Alumni Association Board.

CONNECT

You have joined a rapidly expanding network of more than 11,000 Grizzly graduates. Interact with your fellow alumni via our online community. “Like” us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join us on LinkedIn and Networkggc.com. Be a GGC ambassador and advocate in your careers, your communities and among your friends. Lifetime membership in the Alumni Association is free, but we encourage you to give back to the annual fund or support the new GGC Alumni Association Scholarship. In doing so, we directly support the needs of our students and programs, and help our alma mater thrive. On behalf of the GGC Foundation and the GGC family, congratulations on reaching this special day in your life. We look forward to what the future brings for you.

Sincerely,

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THE FOLLOWING ANNUAL EVENT SPONSORS WISH TO CONGRATULATE THE 2023 GRADUATES

PILLAR SPONSORS

LEADER SPONSOR

SCHOLAR SPONSOR

PATRON SPONSORS

GRADUATING SENIOR DONORS

Thank you to the graduating seniors who have supported the college’s culture of philanthropy with a graduation gift.

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NOTES COMMENCEMENT • SPRING 2023

Lyrics by Dr. Alvina Atkinson and Brittany Dertz-Oakley, Class of 2011 Music by Dr. Thomas Young

We have gained wisdom and honor From our home of green and gray. We will go forth and remember All we’ve learned along the way.

And with knowledge and compassion

We will build communities Leading by example And with dignity.

Georgia Gwinnett, we’ll never forget How we have grown, And those that we’ve met.

Georgia Gwinnett, love and respect Our alma mater, Georgia Gwinnett.

ALMA MATER
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