August 24, 2012 — Eighty-eight individuals received diplomas and certificates at the Aug. 16 commencement ceremonies held at National University of Health Sciences.
The College of Allied Health Sciences was proud to host National University’s President, Dr. James F. Winterstein as its commencement speaker, and awarded degrees and certificates to the following individuals:
Graduates of the Chiropractic Medicine Program:
- Craig Robert Abrams
- Tyneshia Darlene Adams
- Nabeel Bourawi
- Brian Burkhart
- Harriett Mae Hidalgo Chan
- Nicholas J. Cone
- Ryan Michael Deniz
- Melissa Ann Dybala
- Effie Gatsinos
- Vijay Gopalakrishnan
- Joel M. Harman
- Emily Rose Johnson
- Nathan L. Karpinsky (valedictorian)
- John J. Kim
- Rachel Megan Klein (salutatorian)
- Paul A. Kukes
- Crystal Regina Larson
- Mahmoud Sirag Lotfi
- Patrick C. Love
- Ben Lucey
- Kathryn Marcinak
- Natalie Martinez
- Michael McConnell
- Bailey Jo Miller
- Josephine Muleya
- Kelly Marie Noonan
- Craig William Oswald
- Preeti Poindexter
- Sunil Pullukat
- Kuldip Singh Rakkar
- Joanna Reaves
- Nicholas Reynolds
- Brittany Rhonehouse
- Qani Rushani
- Stephanie A. Siegert
- Janine Lauren Smith
- Patrick VanNordstrand
- Zachary Verrier
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science Degree
- Riyad A. Adechi (salutatorian)
- Jane L. Chotiyanonta
- Cassandra L. Drevlow (valedictorian)
- Kathleen Susan Thornton Fortson
- Ashley Nicole Freidel
- Brock Alexander Garth
- Denise Guzman
- Zishan S. Jaffer
- Vanessa Jaramillo
- Kalli Keddie
- Crystal Kim
- Jose Enrique Molina
- William Norwood
- Kalpit A. Patel
- Joseph Pineda
- Christina Radosta
- Harold Dushawn Richardson
- Joseph Barry Stechschulte
- Aaron P. Thomas
Graduates of the Massage Therapy Certification Program
- Susan Bailitz
- Amanda M. Blandford (valedictorian)
- Kathryn Boudro
- Katie M. Ferree
- Brian Galin
- Donna M. Linsner
- Sara Robbins (valedictorian)
- Kristina Strickland
The College of Professional Studies welcomed the Honorable State Representative Chris Nybo (R-Lombard) as its commencement speaker. Representative Nybo spoke to the similarities between health professionals and legislators in terms of responsibilities and public trust, and encouraged graduates to become politically active on behalf of their professions.
The following is a list of the graduates awarded degrees from the College of Professional Studies:
Graduates of the Naturopathic Medicine Program
- Kenton Earl Anderson
- Jenna Boazzo
- Patricia Ann Coe (valedictorian)
- Jessica J. Hazel
- Julia Marie Liebich (salutatorian)
Graduates of the Master of Science in Oriental Medicine Program
- Carlin C. Park (salutatorian)
- Mary C. Thuermer (valedictorian)
Graduate of the Master of Science in Diagnostic Imaging Program
- Munyeong Choi
Graduates of the Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice Program
- Jenna Boazzo
- Nicholas Chancellor
- Amanda Irene Cwikla
- Vinícius Tieppo Francio
- Dean Michael Greenwood
- Bruce R. Hodges
- Jennifer Dianne Illes
- Nick Karapasas
- Julia Marie Liebich
- Deborah Mager
- Jeffrey P. Meth
- Jay D. Rohleder
- Lisa Marie Rubis
- Roy Settergren
- Luana Tasca
