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Atkinson Graduate School of Management - Commencement 2022

Willamette University

Atkinson Graduate School of Management

Commencement and Hooding Ceremony

Sunday, May 15, 2022, 9 a.m.

Quadrangle, Salem, Oregon Campus

PRELUDE Honey Wilson ’00, Pianist

PROCESSIONAL Clan Macleay Pipe Band of Portland, Oregon

WELCOME Örn B. Bodvarsson, Dean, Atkinson Graduate School of Management

INVOCATION The Reverend Ineda Pearl Adesanya, Chaplain, Willamette University

STUDENT SPEAKER Stephanie Gates, President, Atkinson Student Association 2021-22

INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Örn B. Bodvarsson

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Monte Hong ’84, MM’86,

Worldwide Business Strategy Leader, Microsoft

CONFERRING OF DEGREES Stephen E. Thorsett, President, Willamette University

PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Stephen E. Thorsett

INTRODUCTION OF GRADUATES Romana Autrey, Associate Professor of Accounting

HOODING OF GRADUATES William Forster, Professor of Strategic Management Robert Walker, Associate Professor of Quantitative Methods

PRESIDENTIAL VALEDICTORY Stephen E. Thorsett

CLOSING REMARKS Örn B. Bodvarsson

RECESSIONAL “Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward Elgar Honey Wilson

Brunch to follow at Goudy Commons, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Commencement Speaker

MONTE HONG ’84, MM’86

Worldwide Business Strategy Leader, Microsoft

Monte Hong ’84, MM’86

Monte Hong is the Worldwide Communications Industry Business Strategy Lead at Microsoft where he is responsible for defining Microsoft’s overall strategy for the Communications Industry, driving adoption of the strategy, providing thought leadership, architecting industry offerings, and building relationships with customers. Mr. Hong has spent his career specializing in large-scale business digital transformation programs for companies across the world. After a 27-year career with Accenture, he left in 2014 to pursue independent consulting work. In 2017, he joined Telkomsel as a CIO and started at Microsoft in 2019. A frequent keynote speaker at industry conferences, Mr. Hong has also published numerous articles and previously served on the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team for the TM Forum, the largest telecommunications industry business and standards body. Mr. Hong also serves on the Board of Directors for Cayuse Technologies.

Mr. Hong is a double alumnus, having received his undergraduate and Master of Management degrees from Willamette University.

His son, Spencer, is a double alumnus as well: Spencer graduated from Willamette with an economics degree in 2018 and an MBA in 2019.

Master of Business Administration for Business, Government and Not-for-Profit Management

Danae Bryne Alexander BA, Willamette University

Omar Aljefri BS, King Abdulaziz University Degree Awarded on Completion

Norah Alrasheed BA, University of Oregon

Yasmin Arenas BA, Willamette University

Lauren Backerman BA, Lewis & Clark College

Connor Bailey BA, Willamette University Degree Awarded on Completion

Donte Barker BA, Arkansas State University Also receiving Doctor of Jurisprudence

Clara Linda Boline BA, Willamette University

Brittany Rose Broughton BA, Willamette University

Miles Justice Bryant BA, Willamette University

Amanda Brooke Carpenter BA, Willamette University

Elio René Chu BA, Willamette University

Sarah Paige Diamond BA, Willamette University

Dawson A. Enright BA, Ohio Wesleyan University

Aunders Erickson BA, University of Oregon

Joseph Lee Faudskar BA, Willamette University

Hannah Marie Fulwiler BA, University of Washington Degree Awarded January 2022 Also received Doctor of Jurisprudence

Elizabeth Sophia Gambee BA, Willamette University

Stephanie Lane Gates BA, University of Puget Sound

Andrew James Hendrie BS, Oregon State University Also receiving Doctor of Jurisprudence

Michael Robert Herington BA, Willamette University

Abbie Holt BS, Oregon State University

Alaa A. Hussein BA, Willamette University

Kristin Jradi BA, Willamette University

Lauren Kaaialii BA, Willamette University

Liam Joseph Keefe BA, Willamette University Degree Awarded on Completion

Lauryn Keller BA, Willamette University

Elizabeth Kemker BS, Indiana University Bloomington

Andrew Kruger BA, Willamette University

Tyler Yukio Kurata BA, Willamette University

Ryan Maza BA, Oregon State University

Carter McCleary BA, Willamette University

Quentin McCray BS, University of Oregon

Carter Kimball McEntee BS, Brigham Young University-Hawaii

Breianna McLeod BA, Willamette University

Allison Rebecca Miller BS, State University of New York College at Brockport

Brayden Mills BA, Willamette University

Alayna Rose Newland BA, Willamette University

Zia-Marie Ashleey Nichols BA, Willamette University

Sophia Kikuno Nishimura BA, Pacific University

Ryan P Nolan BGS, University Mary Hardin, Baylor Also receiving Doctor of Jurisprudence

Frank Perry BS, Western Oregon University

Vidhu Raj BA, Willamette University

Arturo Rojas BA, University of Illinois At Chicago

Vincent Ruggio BA, Willamette University Degree Awarded on Completion

Jullian Schrup BA, Portland State University Degree Awarded on Completion

Alexis Von Schwartz BA, Willamette University

Cole Slater BA, Willamette University

Joshua Lacarl Stubbs BA, Willamette University

Rebecca Mary Sullivan BA, Willamette University

Joanna Yan Sun BA, University of Oregon

Yan Qi Sun BA, University of South Florida

Xinyu Wang BS, University of North Georgia

Yaling Wei BA, Guangxi University for Nationalities

Alexander Weirauch BS, California State University, Channel Islands

Alexandra White BS, Florida State University

Ryan Whithorn BA, Willamette University

Ysabel Ke'alohi Willits BA, Willamette University

Master of Business Administration

Dhaval S. Adhvaryu BS, New Jersey Institute of Technology Degree Awarded August 2021

Adebimpe O. Ajayi PHD, University of South Florida MS, Ohio State University BS, Clark Atlanta University Degree Awarded August 2021

Seraphie Larose Allen BA, Lewis and Clark College Degree Awarded January 2022

Mark Berkovitch BS, Institution of Administration and Commerce Degree Awarded January 2022

Marc Biros BS, Virginia Polythnic Institute and State University Degree Awarded January 2022

Sarah Blattler BA, Whitman College Degree Awarded January 2022

Kristie Bowman BBA, University of Hawaii at Manoa Degree Awarded January 2022

Jeffery Carlson BA, University of Idaho Degree Awarded August 2021

Amber Coates BA, Pacific University Degree Awarded August 2021

Katherine Dobler BA, University of Puget Sound Degree Awarded August 2021

Owen Dodson BS, University of Oregon Degree Awarded January 2022

Lacey J. Dykgraaf BS, Linfield College Degree Awarded August 2021

Charlene Ewing BS, Eastern Oregon University Degree Awarded January 2022

Kent Forbes BA, MA, PHD, University of Maine

Becca Laurel Raymond Hart BA, Western Washington University Degree Awarded January 2022

Tyler R. Haycock BA, Portland State University Degree Awarded January 2022

Elizabeth Hess BA, Portland State University Degree Awarded August 2021

Jerimiah J. Hilliard Degree Awarded January 2022

Katie Noelle Holt BA, Pacific University Degree Awarded August 2021

Kyle Hopkins BBA, Texas State University Degree Awarded January 2022

Jessica R. Iplikci BS, University of Oregon Degree Awarded January 2022

Yang Victoria Jiang BA, University of Oregon Degree Awarded August 2021

Cesia Kearns BFA, BS, Minnesota State University at Mankato Degree Awarded January 2022

Aleksey Leonidovich Kuchuhurnyy BS, Oregon State University Degree Awarded August 2021

Dmitry Kukushkin BS, Nizhniy Novgorod State University Degree Awarded August 2021

Alee Langford BS, Linfield College Degree Awarded August 2021

Stephanie Magoulas AA, Clackamas Community College Degree Awarded January 2022

Brittny McKenzie BA, University of Arkansas Degree Awarded August 2021

David L. Miller BS, James Madison University Degree Awarded January 2022

Donell Morgan BA, Idaho State University Degree Awarded August 2021

Marisa Parada BS, Portland State University Degree Awarded January 2022

Zachary Pettit BBA, University of Oklahoma Degree Awarded August 2021

Ana Iris Ruiz Morillo BA, Universidad Pedro Enriquez Urena Degree Awarded August 2021

Maryanne Shinkle BS, Western Oregon University Degree Awarded August 2021

Hannah D. Shuholm BS, Corban University Degree Awarded August 2021

Joslynn Smith BS, University of Phoenix Degree Awarded January 2022

Joseph A. Sponsler BS, University of Oregon Degree Awarded August 2021

Taylor Brooke Stone BA, Willamette University Degree Awarded August 2021

Carsten Jeffrey Thede BS, University of Oregon Degree Awarded August 2021

Patrick T. Tran BS, Texas Tech University Degree Awarded August 2021

Jason K. Van Meter BS, Western Oregon University Degree Awarded August 2021

Taylor VanDomelen BA, Pacific University Degree Awarded August 2021

Lucas Welsh BA, Willamette University Degree Awarded August 2021

Jonathan Grant Wheeler BA, Afda Degree Awarded January 2022

Zachary Yensen BS, University of Oregon Degree Awarded January 2022

Academic Honors, Scholarships, Honor Societies, Certificates

Academic Honors

ATKINSON HONORS Dhaval S Adhvaryu Seraphie Larose Allen Lauren Alexandria Backerman Marc Biros Sarah Blattler Kristie Bowman Lacey J Dykgraaf Aunders Erickson Joseph Lee Faudskar Stephanie Lane Gates Becca Laurel Raymond Hart Andrew James Hendrie Katie Noelle Holt Abbie Holt Alaa A Hussein Kristin Jradi Elizabeth Kemker Ryan Maza Carter M. McCleary Quentin McCray Carter Kimball McEntee Brittny McKenzie David L Miller Allison Rebecca Miller Alayna Rose Newland Sophia Kikuno Nishimura Arturo Rojas Hannah D Shuholm Taylor Brooke Stone Joshua Lacarl Stubbs Rebecca Mary Sullivan Yan Qi Sun Patrick T Tran Alexander Weirauch Ysabel Ke'alohi Willits

Scholarships

These scholarships were created from the generosity of alumni, parents and friends.

AGSM SCHOLARSHIP Dhaval S. Adhvaryu Adebimpe O. Ajayi Danae Bryne Alexander Seraphie Larose Allen Norah Alrasheed Yasmin Arenas Connor Bailey Donte Barker Mark Berkovitch Marc Biros Sarah Blattler Clara Linda Boline Kristie Bowman Brittany Rose Broughton Miles Justice Bryant Jeffery Carlson Amanda Brooke Carpenter Elio René Chu Amber Coates Sarah Paige Diamond Katherine Dobler Owen Dodson Lacey J. Dykgraaf Dawson A. Enright Charlene Ewing Joseph Lee Faudskar Kent Forbes Hannah Marie Fulwiler Elizabeth Sophia Gambee Stephanie Lane Gates Becca Laurel Raymond Hart Tyler R. Haycock

Andrew James Hendrie Michael Robert Herington Elizabeth Hess Jerimiah J. Hilliard Katie Noelle Holt Abbie Holt Kyle Hopkins Alaa A. Hussein Jessica R. Iplikci Yang Victoria Jiang Kristin Jradi Lauren Kaaialii Cesia Kearns Liam Joseph Keefe Elizabeth Kemker Andrew Kruger Aleksey Leonidovich Kuchuhurnyy Dmitry Kukushkin Tyler Yukio Kurata Alee Langford Stephanie Magoulas Ryan Maza Quentin McCray Carter Kimball McEntee Brittny McKenzie Breianna McLeod David L. Miller Allison Rebecca Miller Brayden Mills Donell Morgan Ana Iris Ruiz Morillo Zia-Marie Ashleey Nichols Sophia Kikuno Nishimura Ryan P. Nolan Marisa Parada Frank Perry

Zachary Pettit Vidhu Raj Arturo Rojas Jullian Schrup Alexis Von Schwartz Maryanne Shinkle Hannah D. Shuholm Joslynn Smith Joseph A. Sponsler Taylor Brooke Stone Joshua Lacarl Stubbs Rebecca Mary Sullivan Joanna Yan Sun Yan Qi Sun Carsten Jeffrey Thede Patrick T. Tran Jason K. Van Meter Taylor VanDomelen Yaling Wei Alexander Weirauch Lucas Welsh Jonathan Grant Wheeler Ysabel Ke'alohi Willits Zachary Yensen

SURESHT BALD SCHOLARSHIP Joanna Yan Sun

GENE B. CONKLIN SCHOLARSHIP Ryan Maza

GORDENIER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Alexis Von Schwartz

JUDITH G. GREGORY SCHOLARSHIP Clara Linda Boline Abbie Holt Rebecca Mary Sullivan

GEORGE & COLLEEN HOYT NOT-FOR-PROFIT SCHOLARSHIP Becca Laurel Raymond Hart Cesia Kearns Donell Morgan Ana Iris Ruiz Morillo Patrick T Tran Lucas Welsh

GARDNER KNAPP SCHOLARSHIP Joshua Lacarl Stubbs

EARL K. LITTRELL SCHOLARSHIP Elio René Chu

JUDY O'NEILL SCHOLARSHIP Stephanie Lane Gates

DAPHINE B. WALKER SCHOLARSHIP Brittany Rose Broughton

WATANABE SCHOLARS GRADUATE BUSINESS EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Carter Kimball McEntee

Honor Societies

BETA GAMMA SIGMA Dhaval S Adhvaryu Lauren Alexandria Backerman Sarah Blattler Kristie Bowman Lacey J Dykgraaf Becca Laurel Raymond Hart Andrew James Hendrie Katie Noelle Holt Kristin Jradi Elizabeth Kemker Ryan Maza Quentin McCray Carter Kimball McEntee Allison Rebecca Miller David L Miller Alayna Rose Newland Sophia Kikuno Nishimura Arturo Rojas Taylor Brooke Stone Patrick T Tran Alexander Weirauch

PI ALPHA ALPHA Lauren Alexandria Backerman Andrew James Hendrie Kristin Jradi Elizabeth Kemker Ryan Maza Quentin McCray Carter Kimball McEntee Allison Rebecca Miller Alayna Rose Newland Sophia Kikuno Nishimura Arturo Rojas Alexander Weirauch

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