ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEENTH YEAR
two thousand and twenty
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
School of Allied Health Professions | Loma Linda, California
Message from the President Congratulations to the Class of 2020. One of the greatest joys experienced by our campus community is the opportunity to celebrate your academic excellence and personal achievements. This 114th commencement season marks the culmination of your study and professional preparation, which has equipped you to meet the next great adventures of your lives. You and those who have supported you are to be commended. Now and for all time, you occupy a place among the alumni of this historic institution. I urge you always to model in your personal and professional life the excellence and vision, the courage and resilience, the passion and compassion that continue to shape and enhance our global reputation and legacy. As you move beyond this weekend to the world of work or the pursuit of advanced degrees, I know that your commitment to our mission and values will be evident as your knowledge and skills are used to “continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ—to make man whole.” Now go with confidence wherever your dreams may lead you—questioning, learning, and challenging as you change our world for the better. I wish for you a satisfying and successful journey as you serve in the name and spirit of our gracious God.
Richard H. Hart, M.D., Dr.P.H.
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Message from the Dean Class of 2020 – Congratulations. Your perseverance, your dedication, and your commitment have paid off. Some of you have spent a lot of time with us. Three, four, five, sometimes even seven years. Others, maybe not so long. But either way, you have become a part of the School of Allied Health Professions and Loma Linda University family. We are humbled by your trust in us for your education and training, and yet, we send you away glad that you spent the time with us, and looking forward to the impact that you are going to make in health care and in your profession. And so on this special day, we say congratulations and we wish you all of the best.
Craig Jackson
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University History Highlights Loma Linda University is part of the Seventh-day Adventist system of higher education that adheres to and promotes its vision—“Transforming lives through education, health care, and research”—and its motto— “To make man whole.” Loma Linda University traces its beginnings back to 1905, when—through a series of divine providences— the University, starting as a nurses’ training school, was founded at Loma Linda, California, by the Seventhday Adventist Church. The School of Nursing began in 1905. In 1909, the College of Medical Evangelists received its charter as a medical school with the express purpose of preparing physicians who could meet the needs of the whole person. Both schools emphasized the need for healthful living as a part of medical care—a revolutionary concept in 1905. The University has steadily expanded its programs to meet the demands of a global environment. The original schools—Nursing and Medicine—have been joined by the Schools of Allied Health Professions, Behavioral Health, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Religion; and the Faculty of Graduate Studies. All the school programs are accredited by their respective accrediting bodies. 1905 1909 1937 1941 1948 1953 1954 1961 1962 1966 1967 1968 1990 1997 2002 2003 2005 2007 2015
Loma Linda Sanitarium and Nurses’ Training School (renamed School of Nursing in 1924) Institution named College of MedicalEvangelists (CME), which included School of Medicine School of Medical Technology School of Physical Therapy School of Tropical and Preventive Medicine (reorganized as School of Public Health in 1967) School of Dentistry Graduate School (restructured as Faculty of Graduate Studies in 2005) College of Medical Evangelists renamed Loma Linda University Voted to consolidate the Schools of Medicine and Nursing on the Loma Linda campus Schools/Programs consolidated as the School of Health Related Professions, now known as School of Allied Health Professions Loma Linda University campus merged with La Sierra College Loma Linda University Hospital dedicated; renamed Loma Linda University Medical Center in 1970 Loma Linda and La Sierra campuses became two separate universities Loma Linda University and Medical Center corporately linked together through Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center—LLUAHSC School of Pharmacy School of Science and Technology (restructured as School of Behavioral Health in 2012) LLU centennial celebration School of Religion Corporation name changed from Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center (LLUAHSC) to Loma Linda University Health (LLUH)
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Today the original 1905 property is part of an expanding health sciences campus operated under the jurisdiction of Loma Linda University Health—which includes six Loma Linda University-named medical facilities: Medical Center, Children’s Hospital, Medical Center-East Campus, Surgical Hospital, Behavioral Medicine Center, and Medical Center-Murrieta; ten LLUH institutes; three LLUH-related research centers; and various school-related research centers. After more than a century of service, the University remains committed to the vision of its founders and is sustained by its close association with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The University is recognized as a leader in the field of health sciences education, research, and service—locally and internationally. Through divine providence and guidance, Loma Linda University continues to fulfill its mission: To prepare health professionals to continue the teaching and healing ministry of the Master Teacher and Great Physician, Jesus Christ.
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School of Allied Health Professions Candidates for Degrees The listing of a candidate’s name in the commencement program is presumptive evidence of graduation but is not to be regarded as conclusive. The three-letter designation following a student’s name (MAR, SEP, DEC) indicates the month in which the student completed his or her program, if other than May/June.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE Department of Physical Therapy Physical Therapist Assistant Stephanie Adams
Michael Edward Belculfino
Scholarship Excellence Award
Yasamin Akbarhosseini
Amy Bi
Exceptional Service Award
Brandon M. Allen
Shawn Curtis Bowen
Melissa Anguiano
Brenda Joanna Castillo
Mena Wageh Azer
Mbebui Jane Chafeh
Angel Eduardo Becerra
Danielle Jean Cox
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Dianne Jean Gil
Dat Thanh Le
Emily Grace Howard
Elina Yen Nhi Le
Rebekah Marquelle Howard
Roger Ira Loyola III
Scholarship Excellence Award
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Pedro Luis Hughes
Benjamin Lu
Therese Noelle Kelly
Haley Jo Marr
Scholarship Excellence Award
Scholarship Excellence Award
Natalie Brooke King
Daniel Martinez
Maxine Harmony Larsen
Yesenia Medina
PTA Program Faculty Award
PTA Program Faculty Award
Sophia Elise Lartigau
Maria Miranda
Mistie Courtney Brooke Monroy
Emily Catherine Randolph
PTA Program Faculty Award
Steven Andrew Moreno
Jonathan Dale Robles
PTA Program Faculty Award
PTA Program Faculty Award
Katherine Marie Najera
Donald Walter Schlotthauer Randall C. Isley Memorial Award Exceptional Service Award
Adrianna Rebecca Ochoa
Melissa Simon
Sabrina Lorrena Olguin
Mercedez L. Stuhr Exceptional Service Award
Jeremy Pagsisihan
Sarmen Taejoian
PTA Program Faculty Award
Dane Plummer
Evan Thompson
PTA Program Faculty Award
Exceptional Service Award
Richard Antonio Polendo
Mikael Xavier Valdes
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Department of Radiation Technology Cardiac Electrophysiology Technology Sergio Humberto Bermudez
So Young Kang Nguyen
Boriana Ciampa
Gimuelle-Phillip Tamayo Oana
Carissa Clark
Jared William Ogata
Chimi Syndi Clinton
Meldrick Galapon Raguirag
Kirsten Renee Contreras
Martina Reuter
Jared D. Corbin
Rebecca Christine Younkman
Calvin Liang
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Medical Radiography Danielle L. Allen
Robertson Facundo
Amanda Sarah Avila
Bonnie P. Fernandez
Christina Louise Baker
Maritza Alvarez Fernandez
Jennifer Barreto
Edison Asuncion Fontanilla
Maxwell Brandon
Luis Alberto Gonzalez
Melinda Michell Burton
Madison Elizabeth Gramling
Daniel Caro Juarez
Sean Evan Harrison
Brooke M. Daniels
Robert Alan Head
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Hana Ryu Ho
Lizette Rozales
Jacquelyn Marie Jones
Kristen Naomi Sawada
Michael J. Lombardo
Steffen Caleb Stewart
Liberty Brianne Martino
Marilou S. Todd
Araceli Miramontes
Raymundo Jaziel Trevino Machorro
Oscar Daniel Reza, Jr.
Cody Charles Wright
David Moises Rodriguez
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Department of Allied Health Studies Health-Care Administration Alexander Brodetsky
Natasha Eve Munir
Cecilia Montes Haglund
Lindsay Danielle Valenzuela
Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences Advanced Practitioner Respiratory Care Anthony Gil, DEC
XiaoYing Xie
Respiratory Care Entry Level John W. Cole III
Zion Kim, magna cum laude
Nicholas A. Gjokaj, cum laude
Kin Long Lui
Oliver Kelly
Jian Rae C. Motil
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Raul A. Ramirez, cum laude
Cassandra K. Veluz, summa cum laude
Faculty Award
AMR Southern California Award LLUMC/CH Respiratory Care Scholarship
Bradley Ezekiel Simauw
Andrea N. Webb, cum laude
Kandice Marie Sutzko Robert L. Wilkins Memorial Scholarship LLUMC/LLUCH Scholarship Award
Department of Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical Laboratory Science Kristina Baggett, magna cum laude
Darysbel Garcia, cum laude
Faculty Award
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Scholarship
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Scholarship
Robert & Moncrieff Scholarship Endowment
Lujein Batteikh, cum laude
Jennifer Amanda Hyde Walsh Loock Scholarship Endowment
Jinsha Chen
Jessica Linang Mendoza, magna cum laude Walsh Loock Scholarship Endowment
James Conrad Eubanks
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Andrew Rizk Mikhail
Franklin Son Nguyen, cum laude Affiliate Award
Francheska A. Santos Navarro, cum laude
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Scholarship
Tiffany Nguyen, cum laude
Cindyline Sevilla
MyThuy Thi Phan
Bryan Joseph Sitompul
Noor Rashid
Zhayne Danielle R. Tanyag, cum laude
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Scholarship
Adriel J. Rillera
Hannah L. Turner, summa cum laude Chair's Award
Gideon Concepcion Rios, cum laude
Michelle Christine Wheeler
Bryan Jesus Ruiz
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Cytotechnology Anna Isabel Tabernilla Adea
Lillian Michele Martinez
Marlene Ota Scholarship
Marlene Ota Scholarship
Viviana Lopez
Haley Sierra Weaver, cum laude Marlene Ota Scholarship
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Joana Jill Bourbon, cum laude
Denise Victoria Kidd, magna cum laude
Julius Charles Bourbon, cum laude
Allison Leilani Kim, cum laude
Mary Ellen Alavanza Carrigan
Jonathan Tyler Ludington, summa cum laude
Mackenzie Ann Gallant, summa cum laude
Esther E. Martinez, cum laude
Andrea N. Gonzalez
Alyssa Nash
Leslie Ortiz-Acosta, cum laude
Amanda M. Trudnich, magna cum laude
Carolina Raya, magna cum laude
Tom Vu, cum laude
Zoie Paige Rivas Sandoval, cum laude
Amy Teresa Yasul
Brianna Elaine Rodriguez, magna cum laude
Department of Health Informatics and Information Management Health Information Administration Yllier Dec M. Avellona
Justin Malimban Faculty Award Margaret Jackson Alumni Scholarship Endowment
Karely Esmeralda Baeza, cum laude
Daniel De Guzman Ramos
Jessica Gabriella Gedjali
David Alex Tan, cum laude Margaret Jackson Alumni Scholarship Endowment
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Nicole Francesca Velasquez Rising Star Award Student Award Sally Jo Davidian Scholarship
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Devinee Joycelyn Ford, summa cum laude
Alyssa Kathryn Perri, magna cum laude Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship
Wil Alexander Whole Person Award
Alicia N. Higgason
Shawna Rosa, cum laude
Ruth Little-Nelson Scholarship
Sally B. Millon, cum laude
Jasmine Leilani Westerdahl, magna cum laude
Samantha Rae Peebles, cum laude
Department of Radiation Technology Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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Tiffany Vianey Alhandy, cum laude
Kimberly Choi
Gilbert Chavez, Jr., cum laude
Jessika Harris
Casey B. Hudson, cum laude
Tianna Reiss, cum laude
HienVy C. Huynh
McKenna Shelton, cum laude
Eianna Claire Ingraham
Cheyenne Michelle Utic, cum laude
Jewel Victoria Murguia, magna cum laude
Chelsea May Votaw, summa cum laude
Alina Nesteruk, cum laude
Dawnicia Wallace
Nuclear Medicine Technology Garrett G. Anderson, cum laude
Veronica Lynn Grieve
Joseph William Fraizer
Cheyanna Rae Hern
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Vanessa Hernandez
Alexander M. Radjagukguk
Randall Jamin Moon, magna cum laude
Radiation Sciences
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Kelvin Michael Kazu Akamine, cum laude
Lisa C. Parker
Jessica JoAnne Ayala, magna cum laude
Kathryn Ramirez, cum laude
Bridgette Clark, cum laude
Kenneth E. Rodriguez
Mark Paul Eugene, MAR, cum laude
Alex David Serrato
Erin Nicole Marshall
Brittney Victoria Shepherd
Chau Chun Tam, MAR
Jordan Tyler Thompson, DEC
Radiation Therapy Technology Farah Elawamry
Linh Bao Nguyen
Malik Romario Newton
Suzanna Ruvalcaba, cum laude
CERTIFICATE Department of Health Informatics and Information Management Coding Specialist Phalla Bailey
Violeta M. Flores Cruz
Recio Ibesate Delgado
Guadalupe Guzman
Claudine Elias
Julie Lynn Kay Faculty Award
Velda Elaine Evans
Tsvetanka Ivanova Levterova
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Marleen Lois Malone
Thida Nant Sean
Henry Winston Mandias
Jonathan Eric Steinmetz
Stephanie Rene Miles
Anna Uvarov
Miesha R. Muldrew
Department of Radiation Technology Computed Tomography & Magnetic Resonance Imaging Carlo Ausan Morente
Brandon Ray Quinto
Erlinda Paramo
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Julian Alcantar
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Carlos Roberto Bermeo Cellan
Gabriela Bonilla
Christopher Joseph Hou
Shannon Noreen Broek
Jolene Elizabeth Rogers
Kala Elisse Dean
Department of Radiation Technology Magnetic Resonance Imaging Marcus James Ballew, MAR
Marissa Christina Hubbs, MAR
Rodrick Antonio Crawford, MAR
Socrates Singca Ibanez, MAR
Valerie Cruz, SEP
Lacy Lee Mapes, SEP
Parisa Dadras, MAR
Jesus Munoz, MAR
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Omed Haris Nazir, MAR
Alejandra Tamayo, MAR
George Trinidad Ortiz, SEP
Ariel Suzanne Williams, MAR
Parker David Smith, MAR
Department of Radiation Technology Medical Dosimetry Felice Hyppolite, DEC
Marina Suvorova, DEC
MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Department of Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Kathleen Lara Cayabyab Acosta, MAR
Angelique Nicole Barone, MAR
BS California State University, Long Beach 2015
BA Ashford University 2016
Emily Ann Ambrosi, MAR
Victoria Nicole Belliard, MAR
BA California State University, San Bernardino
BMUS La Sierra University 2016
2016
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Nicole Sherise Berry, MAR
Joshua Choe, MAR
BA California Baptist University 2014
BA La Sierra University 2016
Pia Andrea Bitong, MAR
Courtney Elizabeth Conrad, MAR
BS The Master's College and Seminary 2016
BS Westmont College 2017
M.O.T. Alumni Award
Adriana Justine Brooks, MAR
Karen Cubas, MAR
BA Azusa Pacific University 2017
BS Pacific Union College 2013
Melissa Lynn Brooks, MAR
Conciana Ervil, MAR
BS California State University, Northridge 2010
BS Florida Agricultural And Mechanical
Occupational Therapy Endowment Scholarship
University 2011 Lynn Arrateig Clinical Practice Award
Krystle Gail Peralta Bueno, MAR
Yaiselyn D. Estrella, MAR
BS California State University, Fullerton 2013
BS Pacific Union College 2017
Edwinna Marshall Leadership Award
Nathaniel Gregory Busbee, MAR
Emily Dawn Ferrolino, MAR
BS California Baptist University 2017
BS California State University, Northridge 2015
Ariela Castro, MAR
Scott Lester Flowers, MAR
BS La Sierra University 2017
BS Biola University 2017 Rising Star Award
Robert Christian Chavez, MAR
Abdiel Isai Fuentes, MAR
BA La Sierra University 2015
BS California State University, San Bernardino 2016
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Edreann Jill Soriben Galicinao, MAR
Katherine Avery Kaatz, MAR
BA Pacific Union College 2017
BS Pacific Union College 2017
Eyouel Malcam Hailu, MAR
Sophia A. LaBrosse, MAR
BA California State University, Stanislaus 2016
BA Lindenwood University 2015
Greta Hakobyan, MAR
Christopher Lee, MAR
BS California State University, Northridge 2015
BA University of California, San Diego 2015
Rebecca Michelle Hall, MAR BS Burman University 2017
Hazel Nicole Lopez, MAR
Jessica Soojung Han, APR
Juan Edson Magana, MAR
BS La Sierra University 2014
BA University of California, Riverside 2012
Brandi E. Harkness, MAR
Adrianna Martin, APR
BS Saint Joseph's University 2016
BA California State University, Fullerton 2016
Caitlin Marie Hellebrand, MAR
Bernadette Martinez, APR
BA California Baptist University 2017
BA California State Polytechnic University,
BA La Sierra University 2016
Pomona 2014
Steven J. Hur, MAR
Maria Fernanda Matos, MAR
BA California State University, Channel
BS Pacific Union College 2017
Islands 2016
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Daniela Muniz, MAR
Kami Luanne Rose, MAR
BS Southern Adventist University 2016
BA Walla Walla University 2017 Faculty Award
Nicholas A. Nabozny, MAR
Amy E. Sakaue, MAR
BA University of California, Los Angeles 2014
BA University of California, Berkeley 2007
Anna Nguyen, MAR
Karah Rose Shouse, MAR
BS California State University, Fullerton 2014
BS California State University, San Bernardino 2017
Julie Thuy Nguyen, MAR
Samantha Sumile, MAR
BS California State University, San Bernardino
BS La Sierra University 2017
2016
Joseph Prunean, MAR
Alexa Turner, MAR
BA University of California, Los Angeles 2013
BA Mills College 2010
Emily Faith Rauh, MAR
Jessica Ann Vazquez, MAR
BS California State University, Fullerton 2014
BA Mount Saint Mary's College 2015
Allysa Marie Resultay, MAR
Allyson Nicole Viteri, MAR
BS California State University, Fullerton 2016
BS California State Polytechnic University, Pomona 2014 Lynn Arrateig Clinical Practice Award
Lizbeth H. Rickard, MAR
Summer Phuc Vo, MAR
BA California State University, Los Angeles
BS California State University, Los Angeles
2013
2016
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Kaitlin Jean Wallace, MAR
Elizabeth Whitling, MAR
BS Pacific Union College 2017
BA William Jessup University 2016 Community Outreach Award
MASTER OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Department of Physician Assistant Sciences Physician Assistant Joel Michael Armbruster
Nancy Dinh
BS Loma Linda University AH 2017
BS California State University, Fullerton 2015
Aaron Asad
Michael Stephen Dobbins
BS CUNY City College 2013
BS Arizona State University West 2016
Jessica Christine Barnes
Dallin Edward Forrest
BS Brigham Young University, Idaho 2016
BS Brigham Young University 2013
Nathaniel John Connovich
Matthew David Hatch
BS University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point 2017
BS Loma Linda University AH 2017
Michelle Renee Croyle
Steffainy Jessie Hefley
BSN University of Central Florida 2014
BS California Baptist University 2016
Kim Hanh Dinh
Jayven Sadae Heilman-Moore
BA University of California, San Diego 2007
BA University of Washington, Seattle 2016
BS University of California, San Diego 2007
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Kimberly Ho
Katielee Sebastina Pallis
BA University of Washington, Seattle 2011
BS University of California, San Diego 2012
Charles Huynh
Trenton Lee Peterson
BA Point Loma Nazarene University 2010
BS National University 2014
Physician Assistant Faculty Award
Eva Dolores Larson
Lena Quang
BA Johns Hopkins University 2016
BS University of California, Los Angeles 2015
Department Chair's Award
Logan Nicholas Ledbetter
Sharon Isabelle Sequeira
BS Arizona State University, Main Campus
BS Washington Adventist University 2017
2011
Ashley Marie Masih
Gabriel Sousa
BA Dordt College 2013
BS San Diego State University 2011
MPH Loma Linda University PH 2015
Brandon Edward McCullough
Cristal Ann Sumerlin
BS University of La Verne 2016
BS Adventist University of Health Sciences 2016
Nataly Mena
Matthew James Swan
BS California State University, Northridge 2016
BS California State University, San Marcos 2013 MA University of Arizona 2016 The Spirit of LLU Physician Assistant Award
Nicole Babian Ocampian
Kellie Deanne Tatro
BA Pepperdine University 2013
BS Loma Linda University AH 2007
Distinguished Alumna Award
MS Loma Linda University AH 2010
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Hector Damian Valadez
Joshua Douglas Warr
BS Loma Linda University AH 2014
BS Utah Valley University 2017
Oziel Ivan Vela
Madison Michelle Wesseln
BS Trident University International 2012
BS Loyola Marymount University 2015
Christine Emma Mae Viney
Ryan Christopher Ziegler
BA University of the Pacific 2016
BA Hawaii Pacific University 2008
Rising Star Award
President's Award
Riley Pyne Warner BS Utah Valley University 2017
MASTER OF SCIENCE Department of Allied Health Studies Health Professions Education Andreea Maura Eggan
Ammar Essam Hafiz, MAR
BS Loma Linda University AH 2018
BPT Batterjee College for Medical Sciences and Technology 2011 MPT Loma Linda University AH 2014 DSC Loma Linda University AH 2019
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Tiffany Angelia Angkadjaja
Ximena Alexandra Barba
BS Loma Linda University AH 2018
BS California Baptist University 2017
Jenna Broadhurst
Ruth Allena Holmes
BA University of Oregon 2018
BS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Marina Tangmia Campos
Irel X. Idrisalman
BA California State University, Fullerton 2018
BS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Mayra Cano
Chelsey Kwak
BS Loma Linda University AH 2018
BA University of California, San Diego 2016 Rising Star Award
Raquel Carrera
Kellie Kwon
BA La Sierra University 2004
BS Andrews University 2018
MA California State University, San Bernardino 2010
Ashley Samantha Hei-Yee Cheung
Carsen Muree Lane
BS Loma Linda University AH 2018
BA California State University, Fullerton 2018
Alyssia Kwangah Chung
Heather Lisa Malagar
BS Andrews University 2017
BS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Sammy Jo Hallis
Melanie R. Martinez
BA California Baptist University 2016
BS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Hayley Rose Henricksen
Juliana Elaine Mathews
BS Loma Linda University AH 2018
BS Loma Linda University AH 2018
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Kassandra Mae Quibin
Jane Suh
BS Loma Linda University AH 2018
BS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Rosa Adriana Ramirez BA University of California, Los Angeles 2016
Heidi Larie Taylor BS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Erica Szuyi Rantung
Taylor Reese Van Zee
BE National Dong Hwa University 2005
BS University of Washington, Seattle 2018
MA Andrews University 2011 Dean's Award
Eloisa Rodriguez
Amanda Ann Whitaker
BS Universidad Adventista de las Antillas 2015
BSE University of Nevada, Las Vegas 1997 BS Utah State University 2017
Teresa Ann Roquet
Adelynn Raelene Yen
BA San Diego State University 2018
BS Loma Linda University AH 2018
Randi Lynn Singleton
Alexis A. Zuniga
BS Loma Linda University AH 2018
BA University of Redlands 2018
Rebecca Naomi Soto BS Loma Linda University AH 2018
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Department of Health Informatics and Information Management Health Informatics Claude Benjamin Alaras
Jonathan Mamahit
BA University of California, Riverside 2017
BS Andrews University 2017
Russell S. Doughten III
Zoila Janeth Mandujano
MBCHB China Medical University 2015
BS Loma Linda University AH 2014
MBA La Sierra University 2019
Clarissa Jean Petralba Ebdane
Roland Ryan Medes
BS California State University, Dominguez
BS California State University, San Bernardino
Hills 2017
2010 Faculty Award
Julie Ann Goyke
Eric Ernesto Morales
BS Seattle University 1994
BS Loma Linda University AH 2007
Parham Javadi
Novindy Chernny Moreno
BA California State University, Fullerton 2016
BS Loma Linda University SN 2015
Philip Fadi Kazzi
Leah Romero Natividad-Beck
BS University of Balamand 2008
BA/EQUIV Lyceum of the Philippines 1993
MPH Loma Linda University PH 2012
Nicole Komar, DEC
Tosha Anilkumar Patel
BS Union College 2015
BA Boston University 2018
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Rossy Rojas
Jacqueline Soberanis
BS California State University, San Bernardino
BS La Sierra University 2015
2016 Health Information Administration Scholarship
Elitania Sanchez
Marcus Kiet Yung
BS California State University, Northridge 2014
BS Loma Linda University SN 2016
Andrey Clifford Sendow BSN California State University, San Bernardino 2016
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Kathleen Elizabeth Anderson
Annabel C. Hong
BS Fresno Pacific University 2014
BS California State Polytechnic University,
Rising Star Award Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship
Pomona 2018 Kathleen Zolber Scholarship
Jennie S. Hudson Scholarship Dr. Donna Rubano Galuzzo Scholarship
Shannon Michelle Hurley Briana Ruth Bender
BS State University of New York, Albany 2017
BA California State University, Northridge 2011
Levi Michael Maeschen Tania Simone Gama Barros
BS California State University, Fullerton 2013
BACH/EQV Faculdade de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde 2015 Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship Martha Miller Scholarship
Cassandra Christine Mason Cenida Nohemi Gomez-Flores BS University of California, Riverside 2011 Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship Martha Miller Scholarship Georgia W. Hodgkin Scholarship
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BS Loma Linda University AH 2019
Arlene Rebeca Moreno
Maple T. Schompoopong
BS Loma Linda University AH 2019
BS University of California, Los Angeles 2012 Jennie S. Hudson Scholarship
Sandra Ochoa
Amber James Wagstaff
BS University of Nevada, Reno 2012
BS Loma Linda University AH 2019
MPH University of Nevada, Reno 2014
Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship Jennie S. Hudson Scholarship
William Albert Ramirez II
Megan Angela Marie Williams
BS Loma Linda University AH 2019
BS Loma Linda University AH 2019
Megan Kristine Rasmussen
Shih-Ying Wu
BS Loma Linda University AH 2019
BS Chung Shan Medical University 1991
Rising Star Award Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship
MASTER OF SCIENCE RESPIRATORY CARE Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences Respiratory Care Rodney Michael Biehl BA Northeastern Illinois University 2001
 
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics Orthotics and Prosthetics Kaycee Janaye Anderson
Pia L. Baltazar Maquilon
BSE Baylor University 2016
BS California State University, Fullerton 2016
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Cisco Makena Breazile
Heather Alise Orosco
BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020, cum laude
BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
Abraham Z. Castillo
Indalecio Quintana
BS La Sierra University 2011
BS Arizona State University, Main Campus 2005
Christopher Heywood Guaragno
Chelsie Katherine Rodgers
BS Colorado State University 2017
BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
Dennys Rene Gutierrez Dimas
Alexandra Romano
BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020, magna
BS Wayne State University 2017
cum laude
Christian David Kirk
Katie Michelle Swafford
BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020, magna
BS California State University, San Bernardino
cum laude
Joseph Jong-Hyun Lee
Ariel Tamara Tomlinson
BA Pacific Union College 2008
BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
David Jason Ojeda Sersun
Vonte C. Wilson
BACH/EQUIV Universidad Adventista del
BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
Plata 2013
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2017
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN RADIATION SCIENCES Department of Radiation Technology Radiologist Assistant Maren Doylene Grimm BS University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 2017
James Patrick Vance BS Midwestern State University 2018
Fatima Shadab Rizvi BS Midwestern State University 2018
Asif Zaman BS St.John's University 2015
Rising Star Award
DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Department of Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Post-Professional Mariel Boral Calinog, MAR BS California State University, Northridge 2015 MOT Loma Linda University AH 2018
 
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Department of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy In conjunction with the Faculty of Graduate Studies Mansoor Ahmed Al-Ameri, DEC BSPT October 6 University 2012 MSR Loma Linda University AH 2016
Dissertation: Spine Kinematics and Muscle Activities in Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain Subgroups in Sitting
Amjad Ibrahim Shallan, SEP BS Hashemite University 2008 MS University of Jordan 2015
Dissertation: Comparison of Spinal Kinematics and Postural Control between People with Nonspecific Low Back Pain Subgroups during Dynamic Tasks
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DOCTOR OF SCIENCE Department of Physical Therapy In conjunction with the Faculty of Graduate Studies Ohud Adnan Sabir, DEC BPT Batterjee College for Medical Sciences and Technology 2011 MPT Loma Linda University AH 2014
DOCTOR OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Speech-Language Pathology Varun Uthappa Allaranda Ganapathy
Priyanka Shailat
BS University of Mysore 2009
BS University of Mysore 2009
MS University of Mysore 2011
MS University of Mysore 2011
Kelly Janine Bryant
Kera Nicole Waters
BS Grambling State University 1997
BA California State University, Los Angeles
MS California State University, Northridge 2003
2011 MA California State University, Los Angeles 2013
Lauren F. Kawasaki-Knight
Monica LaMar Wheat
BA University of California, Los Angeles 1989
BS Colorado State University 1986
BA California State University, Northridge
MS California State University, Northridge
1997
2010
MA California State University, Long Beach 2003
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY DPT Entry-Level Jordan Abad
Benjamin Miles Agadoni
BS San Diego Christian College 2013
BS Biola University 2008
Thomas G. Burke Scholarship Award
Thomas G. Burke Scholarship Award National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
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Luke Presley Allison
Alexis Chrispens Boyer
BS Truman State University 2015
BS La Sierra University 2017
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Nicholas John Anderson
Kelsey Amanda Burge
BS Eastern Washington University 2017
BS California State University, Long Beach 2017
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Khianna Brittany Anthony
Alexander Jay Camarillo
BSE University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2017
BS California State University, San Bernardino
Physical Therapy Leadership Award
2015
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Caleb J. Arauz
Joshua Joel Carrazana
BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
Lindsey Jardino Arterburn
Abigail Ucat Cartagenas
BS California State University, San Bernardino
BS The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley
2010
2015
Joanna Hughes Memorial Scholarship Award
Kiana Nicole Berry
Steve Chu
BS Oakwood University 2017
BS University of California, Irvine 2014 National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Ian Scott Bjerke
Shearn Yuhao Chua
BS California State University, San Bernardino
BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
2017 PT Faculty Award
Graziella Onarata Borgesi
Lauren Nicole Danlag
BS California State University, Chico 2016
BS La Sierra University 2017
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Cherita LaFaye Davies
Courtney Alexandra Helmer
BSE University of Memphis 2012
MS California Baptist University 2016 Joanna Hughes Memorial Scholarship Award
Jasmine Joelle Davis
Dean Albert Keenan
BS North Carolina Agricultural and Technical
BS California State University, San Marcos 2016
State University 2013
Hung Dinh
Jiyoung Kim, APR
BS University of California, Irvine 2016
BS California State University, Long Beach 2016
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Andrew Duong
Maria Kim
BS La Sierra University 2016
BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
Grace Elder
Nicole Lynn LaLonde
BA University of Colorado, Boulder 2014
BS Montana Tech of the University of Montana
PT Faculty Award
2011
Physical Therapy Leadership Award
Dean's Award
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Thomas G. Burke Scholarship Award
Lindsay Danielle Fandrich
Christie Nicole Lau
BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
BS California State University, Los Angeles
Physical Therapy Leadership Award
2013 MBA California State University, Fullerton 2015
Mayra Alejandra Garcia
Austin Lee
BS California State University, Los Angeles
BS Southern Adventist University 2017
2010
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Liliana Gomez Garza
Sarah Leong
BS San Diego Christian College 2017
BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
Physical Therapy Leadership Award
Community Service Award
Andrew Lien
Brandon Nguyen
BS University of California, San Diego 2010
BS Washington Adventist University 2017
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Jonathan Lieu
Steven Andrew Ocampo
BS California State University, Long Beach 2016
BS California State University, San Bernardino 2013
Kelsey Lou Lowe
Deanna Teresa Origas
BS Portland State University 2016
BS Walla Walla University 2016
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Desiree Lynn Lyons Howard
Pamela Rae Osborn
BS California Baptist University 2015
BS University of California, Riverside 2016
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Heidi Miyuki Maekawa
Michaela Peifer
BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
BS Washington Adventist University 2016
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Joanna Hughes Memorial Scholarship Award
Drew Warner Milner
Michael Blake Perryman
BS Crown College 2012
BS Southern Adventist University 2015
Mahala Majida Moxey
Jenna Kay Porter
BS Union College 2017
BS California State University, San Marcos 2014
Kristen Alyssa Nelson
Andrew David Ramos
BS California State University, Fullerton 2013
BS Azusa Pacific University 2017
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Brandon Joseph Raslowsky
Janniqua Marie Thomas
BA California State University, San Marcos
BS Dickinson State University 2016
2006
Diana Real
Darcy Thong
BS California State University, San Bernardino
BA University of California, Riverside 2014
2017
Matthew Russell Reyes
Ashley Vanessa Vazquez
BS California Baptist University 2017
BS California State University, San Bernardino
Physical Therapy Leadership Award
2017
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Daniel Eric Rodriguez
Laura Fabiola Vazquez
BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
BS California State University, Los Angeles 2010 National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Christian Sheehan
Alexis Venegas
BS Vanguard University of Southern California
BS California Baptist University 2016
2017
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Jennifer Rose Sligo
Nathaniel Peter Albert Vigil
BA San Francisco State University 2010
BS La Sierra University 2017
Collin Beecher Smith
Edith Pacheco Ward
BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
BA Southern Adventist University 2015
BS Loma Linda University AH
BS Loma Linda University SN Physical Therapy Leadership Award
Zachary Frederick Swaney
Kalli Ann Wilkens
BS Brigham Young University-Hawaii Campus
BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
2013
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National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society
Kimberly Nicole Wilson
Hanna Yun
BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
BS Loma Linda University IDS 2020
Joanna Hughes Memorial Scholarship Award
Post-Professional DPT Temitope Seun Akinlade
Po Wen Chan, MAR
BMR Obafemi Awolowo University 2001
BS National Yang-Ming University 2013
MS University of Ibadan 2006
Mohamed Masoud Ali, MAR
Tsun Ho Chau
BPT University of Al-Fateh for Medical Science
BS Hong Kong Polytechnic University 2017
2009
MS University of Pittsburgh, Main Campus 2018
Mary F. Astor
Dock Ju Cheong
BSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical
BHS Yonsei University 2001
Sciences Campus 2002 MPT Loma Linda University AH 2005
Shweta Dilip Bajaria, MAR
Elizabeth Cordero
BPT Padmashree Dr.D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth 2018
BSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus 1998
Krishma Sanjay Bhatt, MAR
Nerva Matilde Cuervo
BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
BSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical
2018
Sciences Campus 2000
Arlene Ceballo
Alan Do Vale Bravo, MAR
BS University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences
BACH/EQV Universidade Estรกcio de Sรก,
Campus 1992
Niteroi 2006
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Jessica Kishorkumar Gaekwad, MAR
Jhanvi Nilesh Juthani, MAR
BPT Manipal University 2018
BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences 2018
Mrunmayee Rajeev Ghate
Sejal Sudhir Kadam, MAR
BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
2015
2018
MPT Manipal University 2017
Anabel Hernandez Mantilla
Saili S. Kantak, MAR
BS University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez 2011
BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
MS University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences
2016
Campus 2015
Jose Angel Hernandez Rodriguez
Divya Shirline Karkada, MAR
BSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical
BPT Manipal University 2009
Sciences Campus 1991
Kwanghyun Jeong, MAR
Hsuan Ling
BS Sahmyook University 2017
BS China Medical University 2013 MS National Cheng Kung University 2015
Orimashe Abdusalam Jimoh, MAR
Yu-Jui Liu, MAR
BPT University of Lagos 2012
BS Kaohsiung Medical University 2016
Anwaya Joglekar, MAR
Elsie Ivette Medina
BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
BS University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences
2018
Radha Vithal Joshi, MAR
Alisa Amin Meghani, MAR
BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
BPT Padmashree Dr.D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth 2017
2016
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Campus 1988
Shefali Dinesh Mehta
Bhavi Sajit Shah, MAR
BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
2015
2018
MPT Dr.D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth (deemed university) 2018
Elsa Nieves-Soto
Jesal Nishit Shah, MAR
BSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical
BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
Sciences Campus 1993
2017
MPT Loma Linda University AH 2005
Hyangnam Park, MAR BHS Seonam University 2008
Dhanashri Shashank Shringarpure, MAR BPT Sumandeep Vidyapeeth 2017
Karen Perez
Kohei Suga
BSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical
BS Yamagata Prefectural University of Health
Sciences Campus 2001
Sciences 2009 MS Yamagata Prefectural University of Health Sciences 2013
Magdalena Pongratz, MAR
Shalmali Sanjay Surlakar, MAR
BS FH Wein University of Applied Sciences
BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
2015
2016
Dynia Ines Rodriguez
Chris Theaver, MAR
BSPT University of Puerto Rico, Medical
BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
Sciences Campus 1990
2018
MPT Loma Linda University AH 2004
Swarali Sanjiv Rupji, MAR
Lourdes Troche-Montes
BPT Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
BS University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez 2001
2017
MS University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus 2005
Gloria Salinas
Yi-Hsiang Wang
BS University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences
BS National Cheng Kung University 2013
Campus 1972
MS National Cheng Kung University 2015
MPT Loma Linda University AH 2002
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Ryan Christopher Ziegler—President’s Award B.A. Hawaii Pacific University, 2008 M.A. Loma Linda University SAHP, 2020
Ryan Ziegler is a husband of 12 years, a father of 3 young children, and a Special Forces Medical Sergeant with the California National Guard. During his 12 years in service to this country, he earned three military occupational specialties; he was the Honor Graduate of the Army Airborne School, and the Distinguished Honor Graduate of the Basic Military Mountaineering course. In 2013, he was named 2013 Soldier of the Year for the California National Guard. Nine years ago, Ryan co-founded, Flexfire LEDS, a successful LED distribution company, still operating today; selling his interest in the business a few years later, he set out to pursue his dream of becoming a Special Forces soldier and increase his medical knowledge and experience. After 30 months of grueling training at Fort Bragg, Ryan earned the Green Beret, something achieved only by 20-30% of those that begin this training. Seven months after graduating, Ryan was deployed to Jalalabad Airfield, serving as part of Operation Freedom Sentinel, where he earned the Bronze Star. Upon returning to the United States and being demobilized, Ryan saw major flaws in the medical system for returning soldiers, so he decided to “fix” the problem affecting many returning service members. In Washington D.C., he spoke at a mental health seminar and met with senior officials regarding the demobilization process, and this led to major changes in how soldiers are treated upon return to the United States. The first time Ryan applied to the Master of Physician Assistant program, he was accepted into the waiting list. Years later, while in training and having to conduct the interview via Skype - Loma Linda University (LLU) being the only institution that would allow for this accommodation – he applied again, and was granted acceptance, but shortly after, Ryan was deployed to Afghanistan and had to delay entrance into the program. While in Afghanistan, Ryan sustained injuries that required extended rehabilitation, and once again, he had to delay pursuing his academic dreams. Ryan credits the mission of LLU, “To Make Man Whole,” with providing the framework and freedom for the administrators to support him in his advanced academic pursuits, in spite delays along the way. These experiences fueled Ryan’s desire to become not only a successful student, but also to make the program better for his Veteran classmates, other Veterans in the School, and future Veteran students. While at LLLU, Ryan Ziegler has emerged as a leader and has paved a way for fellow Veterans and military students, and for those who share his interest in these areas. In his first year, Ryan served as a class officer and was elected Constituent Chapter Student Representative. After learning that there was no veteran support organization on campus, Ryan set out to establish the first LLU Veterans and Military Club, knowing firsthand how beneficial the club could be to many students and staff. To date, the LLU Veterans and Military Club has accomplished many valuable tasks and has laid the groundwork for future student success in the School and beyond. The club serves as a place where students in the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) can connect, share information, and begin building lasting relationships, allowing for invaluable insights and experiences to be shared between club members. Ryan has already connected current medical school students to a professor that is an HPSP graduate. The club is also actively working with the University to overhaul the University’s Veteran webpages to increase information sharing within the veteran student community for incoming, current, and future students. In the months that this Club has been official, it is amazing the level of engagement in the community and activities that have been accomplished. For his exemplary leadership, initiative, academic distinction, and community service, the School of Allied Health Professions names Dr. Ryan C. Ziegler recipient of the 2020 PRESIDENT’S AWARD. 44
THE GOOD SAMARITAN The Good Samaritan, the four-figure sculpture located on the mall of Loma Linda University, is a representation of the parable told by Jesus in Luke 10:30–37. It was sculpted by Alan Collins and dedicated and unveiled at Loma Linda University on May 31, 1981. The sculpture speaks eloquently of the compassionate practice of the healing arts and of our mission— “to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ”—and of the motto of this health sciences University—“To make man whole.” The Good Samaritan has been incorporated into the diploma as a screened background since 2006.