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LEADERSHIP

Dr. Bernard Lander, zt”l Andrew Priest, EdD, PT

Founder Campus President and Provost
Touro University Touro University Nevada

Alan Kadish, MD Robert Askey, EdD

President and Chief Executive Officer Dean, College of Health and Human Services
Touro University Touro University Nevada

Philip J. Tompkins, EdD

Dean of Students
Touro University Nevada
 WELCOME
I am pleased to welcome you to Touro University Nevada’s Spring 2024 Commencement. On behalf of
the entire university leadership team and our faculty and staff, we are pleased to have you join us for this
wonderful celebration.

I offer a special warm welcome and thank you to the family and friends of our graduates, who could not have
completed this journey without your love and support.

Graduates – commencement is a special and exciting time. Today we celebrate your courage. Your
achievement is a triumphant result of the challenging endeavor into the unknown. Propelled by your passion
and discipline you have persevered through doubt and setbacks. Today you can proudly walk across this stage
and mark this significant milestone in your professional career.

Remember that this isn’t the end. It is only the beginning. You join a distinguished group of alumni/ae who
are outstanding doctors, physician assistants, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists,
and education professionals.

As the newest alumni/ae of the university, I encourage you to remain connected to Touro University Nevada.
You will be the leaders and mentors for future generations of Touro students.

Congratulations on your achievement. I know that you will make a significant impact on your communities,
your patients, and our world.

Andrew Priest, EdD, PT

Campus President and Provost
Touro University Nevada
PROGRAM
PRESIDING
Andrew Priest, EdD, PT
Campus President and Provost
Touro University Nevada
PRESENTATION OF
THE COLORS
Civil Air Patrol
Jack Schofield Cadet Squadron
INVOCATION
Rabbi Zecharia Rubin
WELCOME
Andrew Priest, EdD, PT
Campus President and Provost
Touro University Nevada
REMARKS
Rob Askey, EdD
Dean, College of Health
and Human Services
Touro University Nevada
FACULTY HOODERS
Andrea Hill, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Assistant Professor
Julie Astrella, DNP, RN, CNE
Assistant Professor
STUDENT SPEAKER
Ming Cheng
School of Physical Therapy
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES
Andrew Priest, EdD, PT
Campus President and Provost
Touro University Nevada
PRESENTATION OF
DEGREE CANDIDATES
Nursing
Catherine Chung, PhD, RN, CNE
Director, School of Nursing
Physical Therapy
Steve Liaos, PT, DPT, DSc
Associate Professor and Program Director
School of Physical Therapy
Kristin Valdes, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Professor
Daniel Huddart, PT, DPT, GCS
Assistant Professor
Occupational Therapy
Shannon Martin, OTD, OTR/L, BCG
Director, School of Occupational Therapy
Physician Assistant Studies
Michael Clark, DMSc, PhD, PA,
FACC, DFAAPA
Program Director, DPA Studies
ALUMNI/AE REMARKS
Andrew Priest, EdD, PT
Campus President and Provost
Touro University Nevada
SHOFAR
Rabbi Zecharia Rubin
CLOSING REMARKS
Philip J Tompkins, EdD
Dean of Students
Terry Bartmus, DNP, APRN,
FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, ENP-C
Assistant Professor
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Ashley Atkin Lori Cluka Jaclyn Silverman-Glidewell
Michaela Benavides Tawny Elliott Sigrid Tan
Denise Cailles Melissa Lanier Phuong Tran
Caprina Cheney Colleen Ryan Kendra Walker

Master of Science in Nursing

Mary Agababyan Jacqueline Frockt Britney Simanek
Aaron Allred Justin Girnus Danielle Smith
Carmeli Ancheta Krysta Hamby Rachel Taylor
Kristian Paolo Cabanit Dena Kaufman Philip Tolentino
Judy Cabral Johaness Blaine Kavinta Danielle Willer
Diana Cunanan Kelly Morris Jesse Williams
David Doan Vibhutiben Patel
Martine Drummond Morgan Shannon

Post MSN Graduate Certificate

Christen Bryant Baraquel Philip Lagasca Lindsey-Mae Ugale
Michelle Foo
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Vivienne Ayomanor Vivian Mbonifor Adebisi Okieimen
Joke Bamgbopa Hermes Mendoza-Zavala Ezenwanyi Onwuchekwa
Candice Banducci Lydia Njie Rosemary Onwuka
Olajumoke Bell Ugochi Nnadozie Ekaete Oyeka
Helen Capehart Fidelis Nwaki Nkechi Perkins
Victoria Chigbu Nwamaka Nwosu Lovany Pierre
Mira Inoyatov Justina Obi Chinua Ukwuani
Rini Mathews May Ogbozor Heather Walsh

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Joshua Addes Uriah Gracia-Salinas Zachary Nyman
Terra Eliza Almendralo-Buenviaje Christopher Gren Jacob Ortiz
Hayden Anderson John Griffin Bryce Pfeifle
Marife Barayuga Carson Hampton Caleb Pitman
Jonathan Bautista Christina Harvey Kyle Savellano
Cameron Beckert Bradley Hess Devin Stevenson
Daniel Bui Donald Ho Nicholas Stone
Kyle Cabahug Angelica Hulett Preston Tam
Peyton Cardiff Mikenna Klinger Kanisha Tippens
Peter Fleming Jessica Lyn Lactaotao Julianne Toribio
Josy Garcia Blake Lavin Gavin Watabayashi
Mario Garcia Abigail Liston Gary Ying
Michael Gavino Katherine Nguyen

Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Chelsea Accardo Cassandra Keaton Katherine Rencher
Janna Ayvazyan Mackenzie Kent Dessa Selch
Paul Balderamos Vicki Khau Torie Shellenberger
Abbie Boss Kainoa Marple Ethan Smith
Elise Camacho-Escobedo Kristen Melendez Delaney Sparling
Ming Cheng Mariah Moser Bryce Stuart
Kiana Clark Thao Nguyen Erin Vieira
Katibelle Dicker Carolina Orozco Jason Ward
Naghmeh Fazlali Kaylynn Pope Mei Yan Iris Wong
Vivian Garcia Miyan Poulsen Lindsey Zorn
Kaitlyn Jensen Mara Quinonez-Lizarraga
Simran Kaur Dean Ray Quitiquit

Doctor of Physician Assistant

Annika Barriteau Kepeng Lu Andre Rawle
Peter Carlo Tabitha Miller Marie Stevens
Nicole Cimino Katayoun Moini Matthew Tommasino
Kaity Colon-Sanchez Joshua Owens Herman Tong
Laura Juarez Charity Ramsey Irizarry Michael Weber
Lynne Kato Adam Range Shahzad Zeb
WELCOME NEW ALUMNI/AE
Commencement isn’t your last day with Touro University Nevada. It is your first day as a member of
our alumni/ae.

As a part of the vital alumni/ae community, Touro University Nevada is more than the place where you
earned a degree. It is the place that enables you to live the life you have dreamed. It is the place that
made it possible for you to pursue the career you will enjoy. But most of all, it is the place that provided a
foundation of how to live the Touro mission of social justice, intellectual pursuit, and service to humanity
every day.

We invite you to stay in touch and involved. As a Touro University Nevada alumnus/a, your greatest asset is
your expertise. Your knowledge, experience, and unique perspective are invaluable to the ongoing vitality of
your alma mater.

We invite you to put it all to work for Touro University Nevada through one of our volunteer opportunities.
You’ve already blazed a trail forward, which makes now the perfect moment to connect with current
students so you can point out some of the mile-markers along the way. And who knows, you may find that
it takes you on a new journey of your own as well.

To stay connected with Touro University Nevada, please join the TUNConnect platform at tunalumni.org

Congratulations, Touro University Nevada Graduates of 2024!

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