Celebrating SOLES Class of 2020

Celebrating ___________________________________________
the Class of 2020

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Table of Contents
Introduction
SOLES Memories
A Message from President Harris
Faculty Awards
Faculty of the Year Awards
Adjunct Faculty Recognition Awards
LASH Foundation Nonprofit Faculty Excellence Award
Staff/Administrator Recognition Award
Student Awards
Department of Counseling & Marital and Family Therapy
Department of Leadership Studies
Department of Learning and Teaching
SOLES Experiences Abroad
Student Ambassadors
Student Organizations
A Message from Dean Ladany
The Class of 2020
Department of Leadership Studies
Department of Counseling and Marital and Family Therapy
Department of Learning and Teaching
Alma Mater
SOLES Memories II
Concluding Remarks by Associate Dean Spencer
Acknowledgments

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Introduction
Rooted in social justice, led by compassion, inspired by curiosity,
driven by a shared vision.
The School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) at the University of San Diego (USD)
believes in academic excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. We
educate, engage, model, mentor, and challenge the campus community to promote social justice and
ignite meaningful change in our diverse society.​ ​SOLES shapes the future by educating and empowering
professionals to enact social justice, enhance human dignity, and improve the quality of life of diverse
individuals, families, and communities.
This publication intends to celebrate and share the highlights and accomplishments of our graduating
class of 2020.
To learn more about SOLES, please visit ​https://www.sandiego.edu/soles​.
Connect with us!

SOLES Memories
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A Message from President Harris
James T. Harris III, DEd
President
James T. Harris III, DEd, became the University of San Diego’s fourth president on
August 3, 2015. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Harris has worked closely with
cross-discipline teams to spearhead new civic and community engagements, connecting
academic environments with intractable issues faced by society. President Harris
believes in the transformative power of education. “Education can change individuals
and society for the better and it’s one of the great forces in the world today,” he said.
With an authentic leadership style and engaging personality, President Harris creates
meaningful connections with students and surrounds himself with student activities.

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Faculty Awards
Faculty of the Year Awards
Department of Counseling & Marital and Family Therapy
NEDELJKO GOLUBOVIC, PhD
“Dr. Golubovic truly goes above and beyond for his students. He is
approachable, willing, and genuinely cares for his students to learn and
experience more.”*
Department of Leadership Studies
NYDIA SANCHEZ, PhD
“Dr. Nydia Sanchez is deeply invested in the personal development,
emotional growth, and academic success of each of her students. She has
been a lifesaver as a sounding board, affirmation giver, and just an overall
amazing human being.”*
Department of Learning and Teaching
SARINA MOLINA, EdD
“Dr. Molina always goes above and beyond for her students and
community. She helps with every aspect of life, and cares deeply about her
students' social and emotional wellness.”*
Adjunct Faculty Recognition Awards
Department of Counseling and Marital and Family Therapy
CHARLES WESTFALL, MFT
“Students consistently comment on how Charles makes his class engaging
and offers students practical tools they can take into the therapy room. As
one student noted, ‘Charles has made an unforgettable impression on my
experience in the program.’”*
Department of Leadership Studies
LINDA BRAUN-LEIBOWITZ, MA
“Linda’s teaching is excellent in terms of content and process alike. As a
coach, a teacher, and a person, she embodies those with great authenticity
and that, combined with her love for her work, is deeply inspiring and
engaging.”*

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Department of Learning and Teaching
HEATHER MICHEL, PhD
“Dr. Michel has proven to be a strong instructor and collaborative team
member in DLT. She provides continuous support and purposeful
feedback to our teacher candidates while being respectful, organized,
intelligent, and caring.”*
VERONICA GARZA, PhD
“Dr. Garza’s instruction and attentiveness to students is superior. She is a
wonderful and highly-skilled instructor. Her focus on equity and access is
at the core of her instruction as her students and peers always speak
highly of her.”*
LASH Foundation Nonprofit Faculty Excellence Award
MARCUS LAM, PhD
“Marcus always went above and beyond to ensure students understood
the information and made himself available outside of class hours to give
that extra help when needed. He always took very personal interest in
ensuring each student's academic needs were met and did whatever he
could to ensure they were all successful.”*
Staff/Administrator Recognition Award
AMANDA GONZALES
“Amanda was a key resource in connecting us with other USD
staff/faculty and helping get our ideas off the ground. She not only
supported SGSA but every student she comes in contact with, always
striving to connect students to opportunities and resources.”*
*These excerpts were taken from feedback provided by the nominators of the award recipients.

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Student Awards
Department of Counseling & Marital and Family Therapy
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student of the Year
ANA CARBONELL
“Her commitment to our program and the profession as a whole went far beyond
what was required of her. She is one of our most dedicated and highly talented
clinicians and will address the needs of clinically underserved communities.”*
School Based Clinical Counseling Student of the Year
KENYERA LOFTON
“She routinely goes above and beyond in her academic pursuits and often
advances the learning of her peers. She exemplifies our learning outcomes for
students in school based clinical counseling and will represent USD with
distinction as a professional counselor.”*
School Counseling Student of the Year
BELGICA CRESPO
“Belgica is extremely invested and committed to the program and students she is
serving. She exemplifies what we envision as a leader in the counseling
profession. We have no doubt she will have the same impact in all her future
endeavors.”*
Marital and Family Therapy Student of the Year
ANUJ (AJ) JENVEJA
“Multiple faculty noted that AJ was an outstanding student in their classes. AJ
was also willing to give back to the program in different ways, such as mentoring
other students and frequently participating in the admissions process.”*
Department of Leadership Studies
William P. Foster Outstanding Dissertation Award
TAYLOR HARRELL
Do we all agree? A mixed-methods study of the impact of climate strength on
psychological safety, team learning, and team performance
Dissertation Committee:
Cheryl Getz, EdD, Chair
Lea Hubbard, PhD, Member

Marcus Lam, PhD, Member
“The writing is flawless, the literature review is extensive, and the research
question addressed a significant gap in the leadership and organizational
psychology literature.”*
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Additional Nominee:
EBTESAM ALTENEIJI
Exploring Intergenerational Value Changes Across Three Generations of
Emirati Women Using Focused Ethnography
Dissertation Committee:
Afsaneh Nahavandi, PhD, Chair
Robert Donmoyer, PhD, Member
Christopher B. Newman, PhD, Member
Master of Arts Leadership Studies Student of the Year
COURTNEY CAMDEN
“Courtney is thoughtful, curious, and collaborative with her classmates. She has
shown tremendous growth over her time in the department.”*
TIFFANY MUSICK
“Tiffany is known among her professors for her strong writing and thoughtful
approach. She is a spectacular thinker and writer.”*
Master of Arts Higher Education Student of the Year
MEREDITH MENDEZ
“Meredith has blossomed into a powerful advocate for change and an excellent
mentor to the first year students. This is especially evident in her work with the
Veteran’s Center and the co-founding of the SOLES Higher Education Leadership
Organization (SHELS).”*
Master of Arts Non-Profit Student of the Year
LORETTA TURNER
“Since her first day of class, Loretta has distinguished herself as an avid learner
and accomplished nonprofit professional. Faculty have noted that she
consistently produces high quality work.”*
Capstone Project of the Year
MICHELLE GUARINO
“Her beautifully written portfolio has served as a model to others. Her thoughtful
approach, deep reflection, and full embrace of the various aspects of our program
is commendable.”*

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Action Research Project of the Year
SALLY ZHENG
Project title: ​Intentional Residential Programming for Upper-Division Students
“Her research found upper division students wanted wellness programming and
community building events to support them through stressful times. Her work is
an important contribution to the residential life at USD and other institutions
that hope to support upper division students.”*
Department of Learning and Teaching
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: Masters Credential Cohort
1 Year - Multiple Subject
KELSEY THACKSTON
“Kelsey is one of those graduate students that always has original and in-depth thoughts
and the highest quality assignments to contribute to class. The families and children that
she will work with in the future will be fortunate to have her in their lives.”*
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: Masters Credential Cohort
1 Year - Single Subject Biology
GABRIEL GOYCOOCHEA
“He always strives to do his best and has the best interest of his students so they may
succeed. His personality is contagious as he is always positive and is very well liked by
his instructors and students.”*
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: Masters Credential Cohort
2 Year - Dual Credential: Multiple Subject and Education Specialist
Credentials
AMY-JO LANGE
“She has gone above and beyond in working for her students. She has shown enthusiasm
for teaching and determination in learning and applying strategies to support the content
in her classroom and build relationships with her students and colleagues.”*
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: Masters Credential Cohort
2 Year - Dual Credential: Single Subject Spanish and Education
Specialist Credentials
LUCERO MARTINEZ CISNEROS
“Throughout the program she has been one who promotes issues of equity and access for
students. She has also sought improvement of the credential program by participating in
many focus groups as she is a critical thinker.”*

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MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: Masters Credential Cohort
ACT - Multiple Subject and Education Specialist Credentials
HALEY KLATT
“She is community oriented and has greatly impacted her students’ academic,
behavioral, and social-emotional growth. She has a true love of learning and love for her
students that is visible in her day-to-day routines, her use of her personal time, and her
investment of herself in the welfare of her students.”*
MEd in TESOL, Literacy and Culture
SUSAN ZYPHUR
“Susan is an extraordinary graduate student who goes way beyond coursework and field
experiences to grow professionally. She has distinguished herself through her
scholarship, her commitment to social justice in education and life, her rigorous research
practices and her collaborative and cooperative attitude towards her peers, professors,
and students.”*
MEd Online
MICHELLE FANTOZZI - Literacy and Digital Learning Specialization
“In her latest course (EDUC 566), she provided additional support and encouragement
for her partner who is a newer teacher with less experience. Michelle's partner had
nothing but kind words of thanks. Her action research was well organized and written
and presented with much rigor.”*
*These excerpts were taken from feedback provided by the nominators of the award recipients.

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SOLES Experiences Abroad
SOLES graduate students have had the opportunity to interact and engage with other cultures
through their experiences abroad. Explore the different experiences and adventures our graduate
students have shared.
Australia Spain Jamaica
Argentina Northern Ireland Japan
India Brazil Canada
Vietnam

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Student Ambassadors
SOLES ambassadors are graduate students who have been selected to serve as official student
representatives. Our ambassadors work hard to support incoming and current students.
Dear Graduating Ambassadors,
Thank you for your time dedicated to the SOLES Ambassador Program. Your dedication and love for
SOLES and your programs has been felt by all of SOLES, our prospective students, and guests.
Congratulations on overcoming the many obstacles you faced to accomplish this dream. We wish you
nothing but success and fulfillment as you start the next chapter in your lives.
Sincerely,
The SOLES Admissions Team
Cortni T. Alexander
Justine Avila
Courtney Camden
Ana Carbonell*
Christopher Caylor*
Martha Cordova
Belgica Johana Crespo
Matt Dahlman
Ashlee Delzingaro
Mackie Dideriksen
Taylor Funderburk
Andrea Lizette Garcia
Kimberly Guzman
Bianca Alexis Huicochea
Sophia Hutcheon
Yvette Ibanez
Meaghan J. Kalafut
Jules Lepore*
Jacqueline Marcil
Rhona Matthews
Meredith Mendez*
Madison Nash
Christian Perez
Billy Piper
Laura Rivera
Jazmine Rodriguez- Esparza
Jason Sevilla
Samantha J. Shepherd
Jesus Fabian Solis
Donna Soukantouy
Loretta Turner
Carolyn Winn
Susan Zyphur*
*​MVP Ambassador​: Ambassadors that went above and beyond helping, from last-minute events, meeting with admitted and
prospective students, and always being willing to assist our office with a positive attitude.

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Student Organizations
SOLES recognizes and appreciates that a great deal of learning is done outside of the classroom
through student involvement. Our student leaders demonstrate a commitment to SOLES, their
profession, and their communities through their participation in these student organizations.
Asian Students in Alliance (A.S.I.A.)
Graduating Board Members: Andrea Aduna, Kim Guzman, Donna Soukantouy, & Doni Wong
Black Graduate Student Association
*No graduating board members this year

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Chi Sigma Iota - Delta Chapter
Graduating Board Members:​ ​Frances Arredondo, Ana Carbonell, Belgica Crespo, Jovanna Hernandez,
Sophia Hutcheon, Kenyera Lofton, Julian Sesma, Stephanie Soto, Kimdinh Tran, & Mareike Yerg
Counselors Advocating and Pursuing Equity (CAPE)
*No graduating board members this year

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Latinx Graduate Student Association (LGSA)
Graduating Board Members: Belgica Crespo, Kim Guzman, Lucero Martinez Cisneros, Meredith
Mendez, Natashia Pulido, Laura Rivera, Jazmine Rodriguez, Julian Sesma, Jesus Solis, & Denise Tores
LGBTQIA+ Graduate Student Association
Graduating Board Members: ​Hannah Gray-Chambers & Kelley Kozlowski

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SOLES Higher Education Leaders & Scholars (SHELS)
Graduating Board Members: Kim Guzman, Meredith Mendez, & Laura Rivera
SOLES Graduate Student Association (SGSA)
Graduating Board Members: ​Chris Caylor, Christian Perez, Kim Guzman, Meaghan Kalafut, Kelley
Kozlowski, & Donna Soukantouy

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A Message from Dean Ladany
Nicholas Ladany, PhD
Dean, School of Leadership and Education Sciences & Associate Provost for Academic Outreach
Nicholas Ladany, Ph.D., serves as the dean of the School of Leadership and Education
Sciences. A leading expert in counseling psychology, Ladany is responsible for overseeing
the 4 academic departments, which includes 16 academic, credential, and certificate
programs; three interdisciplinary research institutes; and two centers within SOLES.

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The Class of 2020
Department of Leadership Studies
Get inspired. Get effective. Get started.
Students from the Department of Leadership Studies have the skills, theory, and hands-on practice to
lead change in organizations and communities for the better. Graduating from these programs
translates to having insights on managing a group dynamic, engaging in meaningful dialogue,
advocating effectively and collaborating with people who have diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies
August 2019
ZEKI PAGDA
The Replication of the GLOBE Study in Turkey: Understanding the Effects of Social,
Economical, and Political Changes on Cultural Dimensions and Leadership Ideals: A
Mixed Methods Study
Dissertation Committee:
Afsaneh Nahavandi, PhD, Chair
Fred J. Galloway, EdD, Member
Juan F. Roche, PhD, Member
Secil Bayraktar, PhD, Member
January 2020
TAYLOR HARRELL
Do we all agree? A mixed-methods study of the impact of climate strength on
psychological safety, team learning, and team performance
Dissertation Committee:
Cheryl Getz, EdD, Chair
Lea Hubbard, PhD, Member
Marcus Lam, PhD, Member
PATRICK MARINO
Game Types, Game-Related Behaviors and Resilience: Creating a Roadmap for
Effective Gamification Design in Higher Education
Dissertation Committee:
Fred J. Galloway, EdD, Chair
Christopher B. Newman, PhD, Member
Neil B. Niman, PhD, Member

May 2020
EBTESAM ALTENEIJI
Exploring Intergenerational Value Changes Across Three Generations of Emirati
Women Using Focused Ethnography
Dissertation Committee:
Afsaneh Nahavandi, PhD, Chair
Robert Donmoyer, PhD, Member
Christopher B. Newman, PhD, Member
JOE LASLEY
An Examination of Gaming Environments in Dungeons & Dragons Groups
Dissertation Committee:
Cheryl Getz, EdD, Chair
Zachary Gabriel Green, PhD, Member
Sarah Lynne Bowman, PhD, Member
ZARA M. MARSELIAN*
La Maestra's Circle of Care: Studying the Impact of an Integrated Service Model on the
Health and Well-Being of Vulnerable Populations
Dissertation Committee:
Lea Hubbard, PhD, Chair
Laura J. Deitrick, PhD, Member
John C. Kuek, PhD, Member
ROBERT A. NEWSON
Navy Seals – Crossing Cultures: Cross-Cultural Competence and Decision Styles
Dissertation Committee:
Fred J. Galloway, EdD, Chair
George Reed, PhD, Member
Eric Potterat, PhD, Member
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*Inducted into the Nu Lambda Mu International Honors Society
Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership
May 2020
Kelley Rose Kozlowski
Matthew Daniel Menor
Ashley Ortega
Christian Alexander Perez
Kristen Nicole Reynolds
Laura Rivera
August 2020
Andrew Thomas Alsoraimi-Espiritu
Andrea Montemayor Aduna
Jennifer Lauren Castro Garcia
Ryan Joseph Dillon
Andrea Lizette Garcia
Hannah Jamari Gray-Chambers
Mariana Nicole Robledo De La Torre
Kayla Pearl Snow
Donna Soukantouy
Michelle Wing Yan Wong
Sally Zheng
Kimberly Guzman
Adriana Rivas-Sandoval
Edith Mendez
Gianna Marie Metz
Nicholas J. Twohig
Christian David Walker

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Master of Arts in Leadership Studies
January 2020
Stephanie L. Eikermann
Nicholas James Porter
May 2020
Nadia Abdala
Rana Maria Emad Hanna Al-Shaikh
Jacob Lane Boult
Courtney Ellen Camden
Stephen Nicholas Dubb
Michelle Rivero Guarino
Charlene Agcarao Hernandez
August 2020
Justine Victoria Avila
Mackenna Rose Dideriksen
Sara C. Hilecher
Michael George Markulin
Julia Elizabeth Lepore
Tiffany Danielle Musick
Ken Rancifer Jr.
Michael R. Ruiz
Cynthia Lynn Eryi Taylor
Salina Juliana Villegas
Doni Donald Wong
Andrew Moonhan Na
Nadeaja Fatima-Jameelah Shaheed
Kendra Dorlenda Stewart
Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership and Management
January 2020
Sara Jo Brooks
Rebecca Marie Montoya
Carmen M. Richardson*
May 2020
Caroline Cherono Ashley*
Caitlyn Marie Benjamin
Eve Alita Childs*
Madeleine Pilar Ferbal*
Taylor Amanda Funderburk*
Sarah Elizabeth Krueger*
August 2020
Angela Marie Addington
Jeremy John Bloom*
Katherine Benson Fortier
Rhona Kim Matthews*
*Inducted into the Nu Lambda Mu International Honors Society
Jessica M. Szumski
KrystalDawn Taylor Cahill
Edward Vinokur
Tanya C. Love*
Stephen Mark Morris*
Victoria Modupe Philips*
William Henry Piper
Jackelyn Roxana Rivas-Landaverde
Carolyn Mariko Winn*
Gregory A. McGuire
Yolanda Greene Pruitt
Elsa Eugenia Roth*
Loretta Nicole Turner*

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Department of Counseling and Marital and Family Therapy
Get to the heart—and the mind—of the matter.
Counseling and marital and family therapy students receive on-the-ground experience in schools,
hospitals, nonprofits and clinics, working with a diverse variety of people across economic and cultural
spectrums to discover real, research-based ways to make a difference. Our students go beyond good
intentions and master the theories, tools, methods and clinical experience to make a sweeping impact
for individuals, families and communities.
Master of Arts in Counseling
Specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
January 2020
Adilene Arredondo
May 2020
Frances M. Arredondo
Christopher William Cade
Ana Cristina Carbonell
Monica C. Dixon
Paula Dulce
Lauren Flynn
Diana Sabrina Hernandez
August 2020
Abigail Kate Brown
Jennifer Leigh Deane
Hannah Mary-Elizabeth Freeman
Danielle Elizabeth Jones
Stefanie Marques Jordao
Callie Kathleen Khoury
Tatyana Antoinette Jackson
Francis O'Shaughnessey Lamm
Dhanya Murali
Isis Pamela Pacheco
Kaitlyn Joanne Peters
Stephanie Soto
Pa Xiong
Ann Marie MacKenzie
Brookelynn Louise McGeorge
Bridget Ji-Young Pak
Darren Russel Santos
Laura Elizabeth Todd
BethAnn Zenk
Master of Arts in Counseling
Specialization in School Counseling
May 2020
Cassandra Badilla
Jovita Abigail Cerda
Belgica Johana Crespo
Matthew Dahlman
Laura Kathryn Gradiska
Jasmine Mareé Harris
Jovanna Hernandez
Kelley Ann Holman
Sophia Lane Hutcheon
Yvette Kenia Ibanez-Rodriguez
Danielle Hanji Kim
Kenyera LaBrea Nicole Lofton
Ivan Martinez-Heredia
Madison L. Nash
Tracie Quill
Jazmine Rodriguez-Esparza
Julian Thomas Francis Sesma
Jason Rodrigo Sevilla

Jesus Fabian Solis
Kimdinh Thi Tran
Sara Treptow
August 2020
Sean Malcolm Winn
David Venegas-Perez
Mareike Katalin Yergin
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Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy
May 2020
Julie Leigh Bauer
Alyssa Emily Dahlberg
Ashlee Mullen Delzingaro
Makenzie Nicole Gilliam
Lorraine Margaret Harpur
Sergio Felipe Hernandez
Bianca Alexis Huicochea
Anuj Kumar Jenveja
Trishala Bijoy Khandheria
Rosemary Walton Nebel
Sarah Anne O'Leary
Helen Rose Patterson
Elana Michele Richmond
Jami Datnow Rosenthal
Samantha Joanna Shepherd
Shelly Amber Stewart
Audrey Virginia Trottier
Rachel Gayle Roldan Tumlos
Selena Vigue
Lucy M. Wallace
Traci Marie Wilson
August 2020
Cortni Tyresha Alexander
Gina Taber Brunelli
Jacqueline Olivia Childs
Emily Carrie Hansen
​Dominique Haskell
Meaghan Jean Kalafut
Hala Khamis
Madison Kate Kingsbury
Tzu-Ting Lin
Molly Natasha Llamas
Jacqueline Skye Marcil
Daniela Sanchez Martin
Jessica Marie McFadden
Melinda Marie Olson
Kim Thu Tran
Helena Sally Ulloa
Chanae Marie Valdez

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Department of Learning and Teaching
Expand your impact as an educator—from the classroom to the community.
Those who earn a graduate degree in education at SOLES are equipped to be catalysts for change in
their communities and beyond. Graduates from the Department of Learning and Teaching are well
prepared for a lifelong teaching career with an emphasis on the many social-justice issues that come
with teaching diverse populations.
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
January 2020
Jeannette Estrada
May 2020
Kathlyn Grace Avery
Abigail Bacharach
Jacqueline Britine Blumer
Danyella Thalia Burciaga
Angela Dominguez Burris
Maria Elena Calvillo
Lily McMillan Carlon
Jesus Adrian Carrillo
Christopher Caylor
Bobby Ryan Condrey
Martha Melissa Cordova
Gabrielle E. Cox
Macrae Allen Diamond
Lisa M. Dowd
Alexandre Marc Ferr​é
Kimberly Anne Elisabeth
Fischer
Oliver Flores Balanzar
Jacqueline Gillies
August 2020
Claire Ann Babamoto
Tobias McCormick Boyle
Megen Burnett
Henley Katherine Doherty
Indigo Daniel-Turpin Dow
Carson Jack Edwards
Sonia Trea Egan Khuu
Cassandra Lim Go
Jane Watson Gore
Gabriel Anaya Goycoochea
Monica Quintas Gries
Kelli Kathleen N. Hagan
Hayley Nicole Hardick
Jennifer Hernandez
Broghan Delayne Hirtzel
Brittany Elizabeth Holland
Michael L. Illich
Kiran Preet Kaur
Kristina R. Kimsey
Haley Denise Klatt
Hannah Lindsay Kurtin
Amy-Jo Layla Lange
Humphrey Mahowa
Lucero Martinez Cisneros
Maria Kimberly Mendez
Sosa
Leslie Renee Thibeault
Paciski
Mary Lou Paredes
David Anthony Hamilton
Allysen Jacobson
Aimee Megan Kim
Vanessa Medellin
Lexi Jane Predmore
Jacquelyn Riley
Allison Elizabeth Riordan
Lindsay McKaela Shoaff
Kelsey Holmes Thackston
Tina Tran
William Peter Perez
Sofia Marie Pinamonti
Marlen Rangel Navarro
Sara Elizabeth Reedy
Jake Richter
Monica Rodriguez
Gabrielle Lynn Ruiz
Katelyn Marie Schmitt
Shannon Maria Sheehan
Alex Lane Siegel
Daniel R. Siegelman
Austin Timothy Simpson
Katrina Colette Skjonsby
Eleni Mary Stang
Mackenzie Elizabeth Tilles
Denise Stacy Torres
Kathryn Akiko Twyman
Ryan Urie
Marsai Widenhoefer

Jessica Katlin Wallach
Chelsea Warfield
Corinne K. Webb
Master of Education in Special Education
January 2020
Gibian Jacobo
May 2020
Brenna Lida Maureen Drumm
Kathryn Elizabeth Shannon
Tiana M. Willis
Alexander J. Worden
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Master of Education in TESOL, Literacy, and Culture
May 2020
Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Alkhorasi
Dasia Zhane Dunn
Grace Tortoles Jacob
Sooyoung Lim
James Harrison Walker Jr
Susan E. Zyphur
Master of Education with a Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction
January 2020
Stephanie Belzunce
Shannon Leigh Cascarano
Hilary Jane Cooper
Shayna Rebekah Coplan
Lisa Michelle Hoerner
Michelle Marie LaPorte
May 2020
Kathryn Connolly
Jeanette Gurtiza De La Cruz
Emma Doran
Allison Margaret-Grady Dunbar
Tara Lyn Duncan
Amanda Gilbert
Rebecca Chun Lin
Marisa Nicole Manzo
August 2020
Rosalie Anne Devlin Dembowski
Mariah Gramolini
Robert Erwin Kamm III
Jani Lynnette Lawson
Araceli Moreno
Madeline Sheree Wester
Kore Margaret Zimmerman
Katelyn Zinskey-Hurford
Jessleen Michelle Moss
Sophie Sommerlath Pihut
Ra Prum Price
Tami Kae Reeck
Aileen Routledge
Egon G. Trujillo
Maika Anne Watanabe
Bridget Cleveland O'Keefe
Lori Volker Ornelas
Melissa Marie Ruiz
Master of Education with a Specialization in Literacy & Digital Learning
January 2020
Amy Ann Hellewell
Nestor Humberto Henrriquez
Stephanie L. Kiesel
Michael Ryan Tobey

May 2020
Michelle Lorraine Fantozzi
August 2020
Karin Kajita
Roxanna Patricia Salas
Taylor-Grace Whitfield
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Master of Education with a Specialization in School Leadership
January 2020
Sarah LaVerne Barnett
Abbey Jacquelyn Cavendish
Brianna Bertovich Glaspell
Natalie Marie Larraga
Tracy Lynn Lunn
May 2020
Cathy Bellanti
Alexandra Victoria Bernard
Ben Davey
Daisy Obando Day
Diana Mae Quito
August 2020
Brinkley Rae Abercrombie
Megan Marie Newell Cahill
Tara Tamara Clor
Leontyne Price Evans
Allison Mae Molfetta
Linda Paik
Ana Carla Roris Rodriguez do Carmo
Scavarda
Mia Kidada Street
Melissa Joleen Taylor
Tracy Edward Wymer
Cooper Bordner Zak
Margarita Rojano Fox
Lauren Heacock
Kristina Jill Kraychy
Emily Ann Oakland
Master of Education with a Specialization in Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics (STEAM)
January 2020
Rochelle Travon Ball
Cecily Citrino
Taryn Renee Continelli
Brielle Monique De Clercq
Helengrace Naoe Halpin
TaShawnda Hanshaw Jamison
Jasbir Brinda Jhoty
May 2020
Mallory Marie Alves
Kristopherson Ramos Asuncion
Nairin Aureli Collardey
MM Nandi Devan
Andrew Robert Driffill
Christopher James Sterling Keller
Nadia Maia Khan
Trina Marie Lafata
Lyanne Mora
Jessica Matthes Mortensen
Laurellen Serdehely
Christina Renee Washington
Daiane Fellini Moresco
Caitlyn Lauren Gordon
Angel C. Martinez
Dale Aron Peterson
Hollie L. Revelles

August 2020
Haley Lauren Alderete Bowdle
Karlyn Diana Jain
Jennifer B. Miller
Alyssa Jean Wray
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Master of Education with a Specialization in Universal Design Learning and
Inclusive Education
January 2020
Rachel Marie Butler
Lourdes Ceja-Acosta
Amalia Echeverri Rios
Brooke Jadvyga Green
May 2020
Kendal Elizabeth Dastrup
Griselle S. Graziani Ballard
Morgan Leigh Hopper
August 2020
Brenda Lee Herder
Tammy My Luu
Chantell Marie Robinson
Kelsey Ann Marler
Jennifer Quinn Newhart
Mollie Mae Norton
Sarah Michelle Dynia Izquierdo
Jasee Prakashchandra Rana
Casey Danielle Stingl
For information regarding USD Commencement 2020, please visit ​www.sandiego.edu/commencement​.

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Alma Mater
Hail to you Alma Mater
Hail to USD
We sing this song
Our spirits high
With strength and loyalty
Hail to you Alma Mater
Home of the blue and white
You lead us onward in our lives
By your guiding light
Honor and proud tradition
Spirit and unity
Hail to you our Alma Mater
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Lyrics by Thomas G. Ventimiglia
Performance by:
Shannon Patiño
SOLES Admissions and Outreach Adviser
MA Candidate in Higher Education Leadership

SOLES Memories II
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Concluding Remarks by Associate Dean Spencer
Joi Spencer, PhD
Associate Dean & Professor
Dr. Spencer is Associate Dean and Professor in the School of Leadership and Education
Sciences at the University of San Diego. Her work sits at the intersection of mathematics
education, teacher education and educational equity and seeks to interrogate, investigate
and improve the mathematics learning opportunities of African American and other
minoritized youth.

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Acknowledgments
Nonprofit Class Gift
Upon graduation in 2004, the first cohort of Nonprofit Leadership and Management students
established the tradition of making a class gift to support nonprofit practitioner scholarships.
Each year since, Nonprofit MA graduates have set goals, raised, and donated partial or whole
scholarships for the benefit of future nonprofit students. As a result, qualified practitioners may
access up to $4,000 in scholarship while in the nonprofit program. The inspiration for giving a
class gift reflects a spirit of generosity and reciprocity common to the nonprofit sector.
Graduates feel their gift conveys gratitude for what they have received from SOLES and also
represents a tangible effort to "pay it forward."
A Message from the Alumni Association
Congratulations and welcome to the USD Alumni Association! You are now part of the global
USD community, which includes 65,000 alumni who remain connected to USD through ​events​,
volunteer opportunities​, ​social media​, and other ​alumni experiences around the world​.
Congratulations and we look forward to staying connected with you!
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