December 2022 Commencement Program

2022

Commencement

commencement activities

Conducting

Dr. Malissa Martin

Interim Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost

Processional of the Graduates

Pomp and Circumstance by Sir Edward Elgar (please stand)

Order of Academic Procession

Administration & Board of Trustees pg. 26

Additional Guests & Faculty pg. 25

College of Health Sciences and Lifelong Learning pg. 14

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences Candidates

Master of Science in Health Sciences Candidates

College of Medical and Professional Sciences pg. 15

Doctor of Medical Science Candidates

Master of Physician Assistant Studies Candidates

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Candidates

Master of Science in School Counseling Candidates

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate Candidates

College of Nursing pg. 17

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Candidates

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Candidates

College of Rehabilitation Sciences pg. 18

Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology Candidates

Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy Candidates

Doctor of Physical Therapy Candidates

Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy - Pediatric Science Candidates

Welcome

Dr. Malissa Martin

Zane Ventimiglia Doctor of Physical Therapy Student

Evelyn Gee

Vers La Source Dans Le Boi by Marcel Tournier

Jodi Kaye Nielsen University First Lady Dr. Richard P. Nielsen Founding University President & CEO

Hartgraves’ Award for Excellence in Teaching Presented to Dr. Misti Timpson Doctor of Physical Therapy Associate Professor

Rising Star Teaching Award Presented to Dr. Jonathan Wright Doctor of Physical Therapy Assistant Professor

Presentation of Alumni Awards

Awards Presented by Dr. Jeff Lau Dean, College of Rehabilitation Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy Associate Professor

Outstanding Alumni Award Presented to Dr. Lisa Dannemiller

2005 Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy-Pediatrics Graduate

Early Career Alumni Award Presented to Paige Harasha

2018 Master of Physician Assistant Studies Graduate Honorary Degree Presented by Dr. Verl T. Pope Chair of the Department of Professional Counseling, Professor of Counseling

Honorary Counseling Degree

Honorary Degree

Presented to the Whitaker Family in honor of Kevin Whitaker Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student

Presentation and Hooding of Graduates

Ms. Dailie Todd Student Success Manager

Conferring of Degrees & Remarks

Dr. Michael Skurja, Jr. University Co-Founder and RMU Board of Trustees Chair

Alumni Welcome

Dr. Jeff Lau (please stand)

Recessional of the Graduates

Participation in the Commencement Ceremony does not indicate degree completion. Upon degree completion, the Registrar’s Office will post the degree on the academic transcript and graduates will receive an official RMU diploma.

Jodi Kaye Nielsen Remarks University

First Lady

A native of Las Vegas, Nevada, Jodi Nielsen earned a bachelor’s degree in French from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree in organizational development from Pepperdine University. Jodi worked in the high tech industry for over 18 years, including at Intel Corporation where she held positions in Human Resource Management, leadership and training development, as an internal organizational consultant, and a member of the acquisition integration team.

While working, she experienced a lot of pain in her arms and hands. She was referred to many different physicians to find out what was going on. She was eventually told she needed a nerve conduction study and was referred to Dr. Richard P. Nielsen, whom she later married.

Jodi and Dr. Nielsen have been engaged in humanitarian work in Africa for a combined 35 years to include work through their non-profit organization, World of Difference (worldofdifference.ngo), particularly in Africa (Kenya and Malawi). The focus of World of Difference is to enhance education, promote sustainable agriculture, and improve healthcare and wellness. The Nielsens have taken hundreds of volunteers to Africa in support of their projects over these many years.

Jodi and Dr. Nielsen have five children and seven grandchildren.

Dr. Jeff Rogers Honorary Doctorate Recipient Co-Founder of Child Legacy International

Jeff Rogers co-founded Child Legacy International (formerly known as Life Sowing Ministries) in 1987 to provide hope and humanitarian aid to the most disadvantaged rural populations in Africa.

With sought after expertise in rural development, he has spent over 30 years developing successful, sustainable initiatives in the fields of rural healthcare, well repair, vocational training, orphan care, and food and agricultural

programs in Africa. In addition to these endeavors, he has developed a state-of-the-art renewable energy system utilized in both Zimbabwe and Malawi and recognized as an ideal and sought after model by the governments of neighboring African countries.

Driven by a desire to do God’s will, he pastored a congregation of 500 for ten years and assisted in planting five additional churches in Zimbabwe. Beginning in 2003, he began advocating for the people of Zimbabwe in Washington D.C., earning him the opportunity to speak before the African Subcommittee. His work through Child Legacy International has garnished him multiple endorsements from Members of the U.S. Congress, as well as international government Ministries from Great Britain, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. He is an active Board Member for The Life Link, an international aid organization and Hallmark College, a U.S. based educational institution.

Dr. Richard P. Nielsen Commencement

Address

Founding University President & CEO

President Nielsen, a native of Spanish Fork, Utah, often credits the encouraging words and wisdom from his single mother growing up as the key to any success he has achieved. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Utah, a Master of Science in neuro-kinesiology from the University of Washington, and a Doctor of Health Science from the University of St. Augustine with an emphasis in clinical electrophysiology.

Nielsen served in the U.S. Army National Guard for nearly six years and practiced his specialty of clinical electrophysiology (electroneuromyography) in the U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps for over 20 years. During his time in the Navy, he held several esteemed positions, including chief physical therapist for the entire U.S. Navy and physical therapy consultant to the U.S. Congress and the Senate, the Surgeon General, the Supreme Court, the Pentagon, and the White House.

Dr. Nielsen, along with his wife, Jodi, and eldest daughter, Kindee, founded two charitable foundations in Africa, Reach the Children and World of Difference. Since 2013, World of Difference has partnered with RMU to take graduate healthcare students and faculty to Kenya and Malawi to work in developing country hospitals and clinics.

In 2013, the Nielsens received the American Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year Award for their service in Africa. Dr. Nielsen has received several recognitions in the medical community, including the 2015 Leader of the Year Award from the American Physical Therapy Association and, in 2019, Utah Business Magazine’s Healthcare Hero of the Year Award for healthcare education. In 2022, the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce named him as the Pillar of the Valley for 2023.

Dr. Misti Timpson Hartgraves’ Award for Excellence in Teaching Recipient Doctor of Physical Therapy Associate Professor

As a physical therapist for over 30 years, Dr. Misti Timpson enjoys teaching people with spinal cord injury how to ski, horseback ride, cycle, play tennis, and waterski. She infuses her love of giving freedom back to spinal cordinjured patients in teaching and preparing future physical therapists.

Dr. Timpson joined the RMU Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in 2011. She holds a bachelor’s degree in

health education and biology, a master’s degree in physical therapy, a post-professional DPT, and a PhD in health promotion and wellness.

Dr. Timpson is a Board-Certified Specialist in Neurological Physical Therapy (NCS) and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS). She is a certified World Health Organization instructor and is deeply involved in international medical services for wheelchair provision. She is involved with Healing Hands for Haiti, which has developed an outpatient PT and prosthetic clinic in Port au Prince, Haiti.

Dr. Jonathan Wright Rising Star Teaching Award Recipient Doctor of Physical Therapy Assistant Professor

Dr. Jonathan Wright joined RMU in 2018 as an assistant professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. He holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, and he is currently enrolled in the RMU PhD program with a concentration in Healthcare Leadership and Administration.

Dr. Wright is board-certified as a Clinical Specialist in

Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS), certified as a Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS) through the National Stroke Association, and an APTA Advanced Credentialed Clinical Instructor. Dr. Wright’s research interests include fall risk and prevention, hospital readmissions, VP shunt candidacy, and plantar flexion activation following stroke.

In addition to his teaching and clinical practice, Dr. Wright serves on the University Teaching Effectiveness Committee, in which he helps plan and host bi-monthly development webinars and assess course evaluations and feedback on teaching assistantships to help enhance faculty development at RMU.

Dr. Lisa Dannemiller Outstanding Alumni Award Recipient 2005 Doctor of Science in Physical TherapyPediatrics Graduate

Dr. Lisa Dannemiller has been a licensed physical therapist for over 42 years. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia and a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy-Pediatrics from Rocky Mountain University. Dr. Dannemiller certified as a pediatric clinical specialist in 2001, recertified in 2011, and received emeritus designation in 2021.

She began her career working with children and adults with significant disabilities at a state institution in Virginia, followed by many years of working as an early intervention provider. Dr. Dannemiller also worked in school systems in New Mexico and provided outpatient physical therapy in pediatric clinics in Ohio and Colorado. For the past 12 years, she has been a member of an infant team with Children’s Hospital Colorado, evaluating young children suspected of neurodevelopmental disabilities. After 25 years of full-time clinical work, Dr. Dannemiller entered academia in 2005 as an adjunct professor at the University of Findlay. In 2008, she joined the University of Colorado Physical Therapy program in Aurora, Colorado, where she is now an associate professor.

Dr. Dannemiller has participated in many local, university, and professional service activities and committees, such as with the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapists, the American Physical Therapy Association, and the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. Her scholarship interests have most recently focused on both holistic admissions processes and improving patient care as the first author on a Clinical Practice Guideline for Children with developmental coordination disorder. Dr. Dannemiller has presented educational sessions nationally and internationally. In Denver, she has been an organizer for a respite care program for families of children with special needs, and she is active with Special Olympics Fun Fitness events.

Paige Harasha

Early Career Alumni Award Recipient 2018 Master of Physician Assistant Studies Graduate

Paige Harasha is a Wisconsin native who received her Bachelor of Science from Marquette University and later a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Rocky Mountain University. She is an inpatient hematology and bone marrow transplant PA practicing at Huntsman Cancer Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was recognized earlier this year for outstanding patient care receiving both “The Key of Huntsman” and 2022 University of Utah APC clinical excellence awards.

When not working, Paige loves to spend time with her friends, family and golden retriever, and she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, camping, climbing and snowboarding.

Kevin Whitaker

Honorary Counseling Degree Recipient Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student

Before his death in January 2022, Kevin Whitaker was a master’s student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Prior to coming to Rocky Mountain University, he had earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Nevada-Reno and a Master of Arts in history from Utah State University. For over 10 years, he worked in sales and revenue, serving in leadership capacities and managing key client accounts. Kevin was always a bright spot in tough situations, finding creative and unique

solutions to complex issues. He had a way of making everyone feel important and heard. Kevin loved hiking and jeeping with his dogs, family, and friends. His dogs, Thoreau and Needle, accompanied him on many adventures, exploring creeks, trees, and the beauty of nature in the local mountains, Southern Utah and the Oregon coast. Kevin was wellread, always had great insights on many topics, thought deeply, loved deeply, accepted everybody, and was always willing to learn from others.

meaning of regalia

Significance of the Hood

The hooding portion of the Commencement ceremony dates back to the 12th and 13th centuries and signifies special recognition of master’s and doctoral degree candidates. Faculty members place the hood over the heads of the graduates, recognizing their success in completing the program and symbolically welcoming them as fellow scholars. The hood identifies the owner’s academic institution, degree, and field of study through the length and the colors of the lining and binding. Each graduate’s field of study is designated by its corresponding color as listed below.

Maize Apricot

• Doctor of Nursing Practice

• Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner

• Master of Science in Athletic Training Practice

Dark Blue

• Doctor of Philosophy

Peacock/Teal Golden Yellow

• Doctor of Science

• Doctor of Medical Science

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies

• Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

• Master of Science in School Counseling

• Doctor of Physical Therapy

• Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy - Pediatric Science

Silver

• Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology

• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Other Regalia Kelly Green Light Blue

Slate Blue

• Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Military Veterans

• Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate

• Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Apricot Stole Light Blue Stole

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate

• School Counseling Certificate

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions would like to recognize our graduates who are veterans. As members of the military, these students have demonstrated their commitment to the RMU core values of collaboration, authenticity, trustworthiness, inclusiveness, and service, especially that of selfless service. In addition to what these graduates will do as health professionals, they have already given service to our nation, our state, and our community. Military veterans received a commemorative red, white, and blue cord to be worn at this commencement ceremony, signifying the University’s gratitude for their service and sacrifice.

college of health sciences and lifelong learning

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences

Health Promotion & Wellness Neurologic Rehabilitation

Michael Bartholomew (American Fork, UT)

Measuring Joint Flexibility: Tools for the Next Century

Tiffany Rachelle Goins (Raleigh, NC)

The Relationship Between Overhead Reaching and Elbow Flexion Postures in Individuals with Birth Brachial Plexus Injuries

(Dover, DE)

Wellness Outcomes Influenced by Prescriptive Instruction Among a Tactical Population

Julia Dianne Carol Olsen (Dover, DE)

Human & Sport Performance

Julia Dianne Carol Olsen

Wellness Outcomes Influenced by Prescriptive Instruction Among a Tactical Population

Master of Science in Health Science

Rehabilitative Science Sports Performance

David Parrish Smith Talia Amoyal (Detroit, MI) (Los Angeles, CA)

college of medical and professional sciences

Doctor of Medical Science

Healthcare Professions Education Psychiatry Advanced Clinical Practice

Sally S. Baker

Leila Deborah Berg

Kelly Ragusa Porta

(Portland, OR) (Las Vegas, NV)

Angela U. Swann

Jolly Elizabeth John Lissette Bryce

(Austin, TX) (New York, NY)

(Rockville Centre, NY) (Upper Marlboro, MD)

W. Elijah Miller

(Greenville, SC) (Ely, NV)

Connor James Finklea

Jennifer D Walker Shawn Edward Kenny 

(Cleveland, TN) (Jacksonville, NC)

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Katherine Leigh Knoll (Scottsdale, AZ)

Marja Liisa Damon

Bowman Alexander McCullough

Bridget Mary Plowman

(Anchorage, AK)

Elizabeth Kartchner

Amanda Ivie-Lloyd

Kara Larsen Lewis

(Spanish Fork, UT)

(American Fork, UT) (Portland, OR) (Lehi, UT)

Morgan Ogden

(Murray, UT)

Jennifer Owen

(Salt Lake City, UT)

Caitlin Elizabeth Thomas Mary Jill Welch Wall (Pleasant Grove, UT)

(Mapleton, UT)

Michelle Leona Peters

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling  Veteran # Class Leadership

(Salt Lake City, UT) (Highland, UT)

Master of Science in School Counseling

(Bethel, AK)

(Sandy, UT) (Highland, UT)

(Sandy, UT) (Lehi, UT) (Bluffdale, UT)

(American Fork, UT) (Spanish Fork, UT) (Weston,

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate

Ryan Joseph Chavez

John Hancock

Michelle Leona Peters

 Veteran # Class Leadership

Kelley Crawley Amanda Ivie-Lloyd Savanna Johnson

Marja Liisa Damon Kara Larsen Lewis Tabitha Poulsen

ID)

Kayla Ellingson (American Fork, UT)

college of nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

 Veteran # Class Leadership

John Paul Recidoro Diaz

Sharla-Louise Tover

(San Francisco, CA) (Reno, NV)

college of rehabilitation sciences

Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology

Alicia Helena Bolanos Andrade

Kacee J Higgins

(Lincoln, NE)

Alisa Y Prewitt 

Yuliya Munoz

Alina Sandoval Demetria

Lanita Fountain Hampton

(Fort Lee, NJ) (Galveston, TX) (Spring Lake, NC)

Miranda Muscato

(Winter Garden, FL)

Tiffany “Tani” Nagai

(Plainview, NY) (Yorba Linda, CA)

Kimberly Sanzo

Mary J. Walsh

(Moorpark, CA) (Vernon, CT) (Tallahassee, FL)

Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Antwanette Lavern Banks

Layce Howell

Kelli B Iranshad Angelica Riano Gicalone

(Damascus, OR) (Jacksonville, FL)

Advanced Practice

Jennifer Hill

Education

Tracy Jane Allard

Jennifer K. Buxton

(Jacksonville, FL) (Lawrenceville, GA)

Maria Chamorro

(Miami Lakes, FL)

Jamie Beth Hunter Victoria Ha-Vu

(Superior, WI) (Los Alamitos, CA)

Katherine Ann Clark King

(Quinton, OK) (Hickory, NC)

(Essex Junction, VT)

Kristine Erin O’Drain (Anchorage, AK) (Oklahoma City, OK)

(Mount Laurel, NJ)

Susan Sterling

(Lakewood, CO)

Laura Christine Moe Kristine Elizabeth Yung

(La Grange Park, IL)

Hand Therapy

Amy Elizabeth Bennett

Adrean Lynn Tiffany

(Watertown, NY)

Leadership

Patricia Romero Flores

Michelle Yuan Chao

(Chino Hills, CA) (Harlingen, TX)

Phillip Jamison Parker (Santa Rosa, CA) (El Paso, TX)

Pediatrics

Carol Whittenburg Berry

Caitlin Rachel Duggan

Gabriela Fernandez Meghan Kathleen Matejka

(Miami, FL) (Littleton, CO) (Eugene, OR)

(Larkspur, CA)

Wendy April Phillips (Buford, GA) (Boulder, CO)

Stephanie Ann Wagers

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Rhett Almond

(Valencia, CA) (Seattle, WA)

Kevin Jesse Baldwin #

Nickolas Arbon Davis Borg

(Grantsville UT) (Boise, ID)

Kyle Bates #

Mitchell Belliston

Jared Brady

(Laramie, WY) (Orem, UT)

Jillian Brown

Amelia Fullmer Kayla Gallegos

Kaden Craig Daniel Foster

(Clinton, UT) (Farmington, UT)

Raustin J Grandy #

Rachel Christensen Mia Dulude # Makay Fristrup

Blake DeVries Bogan Frahm

Andrew Finlinson

(Smithfield, UT)

(Bakersfield, CA) (Coeur d’Alene, ID)

(Laie, HI) (Kirkland, WA) (Henefer, UT)

 Veteran # Class Leadership

Joshua Hunt Garrett Jones

(Cokeville, WY) (San Tan Valley, AZ)

Colton Gray Braeden Lee

(Pleasant Grove, UT) (West Haven, UT) (Salt Lake City, UT) (San Diego, CA)

(Vernal, UT) (Idaho Falls, ID)

Austin Judkins

(Saratoga Springs, UT) (Syracuse, UT)

Trevor Mitch Lowe

(River Heights, UT)

Sam Mackay

(Charlottesville, VA) (Portland, OR)

Rachel Mejia-Hernandez #

Megan Miyawaki

Nickolas Montague

(Cedar City, UT)

Terrance Motley #

(Albuquerque, NM)

Nathan Bill Norr #

(Orem, UT)

(West Point, UT) (Panguitch, UT)

Mason Orton Amilia Elliott

Logan Parker Kishan Hemant Patel

Lisa Jean Dennis (Austin, TX)

(Tierra Amarilla, NM)

Luke Robert Plaizier #

Michael Potter

(Santa Rosa, CA)

Kyle T. Reynolds #

(Springville, UT)

Abbie Vance #

Donald D. Sharp III

Zane David Ventimiglia #

(Redding, CA)

Grant Walker # Justin Walker #

Dorian Singh # Chandler Rudolph # Jane K Harpster

(South Jordan, UT) (Hanford, CA) (Bountiful, UT) (Yakima, WA) (Yakima, WA)

(Portland, OR) (Tacoma, WA)

Alison C. Longbottom

Benjamin Wallace

Braiden Wilson

(Springville, UT)

(Westminster, CO) (Farmington, UT) (Goleta, CA)

Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy - Pediatric Science

Reetu Nilesh Patel-Tiwari

(Layton, UT) (Boise, ID) (Jersey City, NJ)

colleges and program leadership

College of Health Sciences and Lifelong Learning

Interim College Dean

Jennifer Austin

Health Promotion & Wellness

Mary Shotwell

Master of Science in Health Science (MSHS)

Program Director

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences (PhD)

Program Director

Jennifer Austin

PhD, LAT, ATC, GTS

Program Assistant

Jane Ewoniuk

PhD, OT/L, FAOTA PhD, LAT, ATC, GTS PhD, LAT, ATC, GTS

Healthcare Leadership & Administration Healthcare Professions Education

Kim Isaac

Jennifer Austin

Jennifer Austin

PhD, LAT, ATC, GTS

Sr. Faculty and Associate Director of the Office of Research & Sponsored Projects

Concentration Track Directors

Functional Nutrition

Denise Pickett-Bernard

PhD, RDN, LDN, IFMCP, IFNCP

Health Promotion & Wellness

Human & Sport Performance

Mike Miller

PhD, EdD, ATC, CSCS

Neurologic Rehabilitation

Sr. Instructor and Director, Human Research Protection Program

Thomas Cappaert Darcy Hammar

Concentration Track Directors

Athletic Training

Malissa Martin

DSc, MOT, OTR/L CHWC PhD, ATC, CSCS CIM EdD, ATC

Kristen Johnson

PT, EdD, MS, NCS

Pediatric Science

Jane K. Sweeney

PT, MS, PhD, PCS, FAPTA

Master of Science in Athletic Training Practice (MS ATP)

Program Director

Michele Monaco

Mary Shotwell

PhD, OT/L, FAOTA

Healthcare Administration

Kim Isaac

PhD, AT, LAT

Healthcare Professions Education

Kim Isaac

PhD, AT, LAT

Rehabilitative Science

Interim College Dean

Malissa Martin

EdD, ATC

Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)

Program Director

Bartley Rust

DHSc, PA-C

Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)

Program Director

Tyler Sommer

PhD, AT, LAT DSc, ATC

Master of Science in Medical Speech-Language Pathology (MS MedSLP)

Program Director

Linda J. Spencer PhD, CCC-SLP

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MHC)

Program Director

Verl T. Pope

EdD, LPC, CMHC, NCC, CCMHC, ASC MPAS, PA-C

Master of Science in School Counseling (SC)

Program Director

Verl T. Pope EdD, LPC, CMHC, NCC, CCMHC, ASC

PhD, AT, LAT

Sports Performance

Kim Isaac Kim Isaac

PhD, AT, LAT

College of Medical and Professional Sciences

Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MHCC)

Program Director

Verl T. Pope

EdD, LPC, CMHC, NCC, CCMHC, ASC

Certificate in School Counseling (SCC)

Program Director

Verl T. Pope

EdD, LPC, CMHC, NCC, CCMHC, ASC

College of Nursing

College Dean

DNP, CNS

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (FNPC) Kelly Conway

Program Director

Janet Noles

Program Director

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty (DNP/FNP)

Program Director

Janet Noles

PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP

Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate (ENPC)

Program Director

Kristina Davis

ENP-C, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC

Janet Noles

PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate (PMHNPC)

Program Director

Allyce Jones

DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, APRN, NCMP, PMH-C

College of Rehabilitation Sciences

College Dean

Jeff Lau

PT, DPT, PhD, CMPT

Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD)

Program Director

Sandra Shigetomi-Toyama

Assistant Program Director

Courtney V. Moore

ClinScD, CCC-SLP

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Program Director & Department Chair

Bryan Gee

PhD, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, CLA

Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (POTD)

Program Director

Matt P. Malcolm

Assistant to the Program

Jane Ewoniuk

DSc, MOT, OTR/L, NBC-HWC

Concentration Track Directors

Pediatrics

Latoya Henry

OTD, OTR/L

Matt P. Malcolm

PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Assistive Technology

Lynn Gitlow

PhD, OTR/L, ATP, FAOTA

Aging Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Program Director

Steven G. Wilkinson

Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy - Pediatric Science (tDPT-Peds)

Raegan Furman

MOTR/L

Hand Therapy

Advanced Practice Health & Wellness

Matt P. Malcolm Jane Ewoniuk

Kimberly Masker

OTD, OTR/L, CHT

PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA DSc, MOT, OTR/L, NBC-HWC

Leadership

Ellen Hudgins

OTD, OTR/L, ITOT

Jane K. Sweeney

Neonatology Fellowship

Program Director Program Director

Jane K. Sweeney

PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP ClinScD, CCC-SLP PT, PhD PT, MS, PhD, PCS, FAPTA PT, MS, PhD, PCS, FAPTA PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Janet Noles

additional guests & faculty

Michael Bartholomew

PT, DPT, GCS

DPT Assistant Professor

Kaiwi Chung-Hoon PT, DPT, CSRS

DPT Professor and Director of Research

Miram Cortez-Cooper PT, PhD

DPT Associate Professor and Assistant Program Director

Hina Garg PT, PhD

DPT Associate Professor and Interm Director of the Office of Research & Sponsored Projects

Mace Hamblin

DHSc, MPA

DMSc Assistant Professor

Ron Honey

OTD, OTR/L, ATP OTD Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Kristal James PhD, CMHC, NCC Counseling Assistant Professor

Megan Kisner

PT, DPT, COMT, Cert.DN, FAAOMPT DPT Assistant Professor

Kevin Knutson PhD, CMHC, NCC Counseling Assistant Professor

Kelsey Kushlan PT, DPT

DPT Assistant Professor

Kimberly Lloyd OTD, MOTR/L POTD Associate Professor

Tyler Luszeck PT, DPT, NCS DPT Assistant Professor

Crystal Miskin PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT DPT Assistant Professor and CRC Clinic Director

David Paulson PT, DPT, OCS

DPT Assistant Professor and Director of Accreditation & Assessment

Megan Pratt PT, DPT, ATC DPT Assistant Professor

Rhodri Purcell PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS DPT Associate Professor

Ken Roach Ed.D., LCMHC Counseling Assistant Professor

Kelly Robinson C.Sc.D., CCC-SLP SLP Assistant Professor and Assistant Capstone Coordinator

Tim Stevenson PT, DPT, OCS

DPT Assistant Professor and Co-Director of Clinical Education

Paul Stoneman

PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, SCS

DPT Professor and Associate Program Director

Will Sykes PT, DPT

DPT Assistant Professor and Co-Director of Clinical Education

Joel Tenbrink PT, PhD, ATC

DPT Associate Professor and Assistant Program Director

Misti Timpson PT, PhD

DPT Associate Professor

Dana Tischler PT, DPT, MS, PCS DPT Assistant Professor

Mark Walker PT, PhD DPT Associate Professor

Michelle Webb EdD, OTD, OTR/L

Assistant Professor and Senior Director of Program Assessment

Jonathan Wright PT, DPT, CSRS

DPT Assistant Professor

Christa Young PT, DPT, CSCS DPT Associate Professor

Dr. Michael Skurja, Jr.

Chair

Dr. Jessica D. Egbert

Dr. Leah I. Fullman Dr. Rogan L. Taylor

Vice Chair

Dr. Sunnie Giles

Dr. Gregory D. Myer

Dr. Paula Sammarone Turocy

Dr. Mimi Secor

Mr. David Williams

Mr. Paul Burgon Dr. Susan Lucht

Dr. Mary Jane Harris

Treasurer

Secretary

Dr. Richard P. Nielsen

Founding University President & Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Malissa Martin

Interim Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost

Mr. Jeffrey B. Bate

Executive Vice President of Finance

Dr. Cameron K. Martin

Vice President of Operations and Chief of Staff

Dr. Jennifer Austin

Interim Dean, College of Health Sciences & Lifelong Learning

Mr. Mike Held

Dr. D. Brent Israelsen

Dr. Richard P. Nielsen

Ex Officio

board of trustees university administration & officers

Mr. Richard Peterson

Dr. Kelly Conway

Dean, College of Nursing Vice President of Academic Administration

Dr. Adam Hickenbotham Mr. Stephen L. Whyte

Dean, College of Optometry Vice President of Communications, Marketing, & Enrollment

Dr. Jeff Lau

Dean, College of Rehabilitation Sciences

Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness

Mr. David Payne

Vice President of Technology and Chief Information Officer

Ms. Lori Sisk

Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs

Mr. Nick Starr

Dr. Serge Herzog Ms. Tanya Snelson

Sr. Director of Human Resources

Executive Assistant to the President & Board of Trustees

welcome to the alumni association

On behalf of the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Alumni Association, we congratulate you on graduating from RMU and officially welcome you as a new member of the Alumni Association! As you now embark on the next phase of your life, know that you are part of an incredible network of more than 3,000 healthcare professionals who are alumni of Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. As a graduate, you have access to the following:

We encourage you to get involved, be informed, and stay connected as alumni. To learn more, visit rm.edu/alumni.

Congratulations, graduates!

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