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i2gth Annual Ceremony, May u, 2012

University Commencement Program


Alumni Memorial Park, Processional — 8:30 a.m., Ceremony — 9:00 a.m.

Commencement Announcer Dennis Cornell, Chiefof Staff

Fanfare: " C o m m e n c e m e n t Fanfare"


by Tony Fox

Processional: "Crown Imperiale M a r c h " USC Band


by Sir William Walton Arthur C. Bartner, Director

T h e National A n t h e m Audrey Moise


USC Thornton School of Music
by Francis Scott Key
Varun Soni, Dean ofReligious Life
Invocation
C.L.Max Nikias
President's Welcome and Introductions
President ofthe University

Valedictory Address Genevieve Hoffman

Conferring of Honorary Degrees C. L. Max Nikias


- Romeo Dallaire, Doctor ofHumane Letters President ofthe University
- Dana Dornsife, Doctor of Humane Letters
- David Dornsife, Doctor of Humane Letters
- Victoria Hale, Doctor ofHumane Letters
-A. C. "Mike" Markkula Jr., Doctor of Humane Letters
-John Mork, Doctor ofHumane Letters
-Julie Mork, Doctor ofHumane Letters
- Christiane Amanpour, Doctor of Humane Letters

C o m m e n c e m e n t Address Christiane Amanpour


Award-winning and internationally renowned journalist

Conferring of Degrees and Awarding of Certificates C. L. Max Nikias


The degree candidates will be presented by Provost and President ofthe University
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Elizabeth Garrett.

The USC Nisei will receive honorary degrees, followed by candidatesfor the
Baccalaureate, Master's, Doctoral and Doctor ofPhilosophy degrees.

C o m m e n c e m e n t Protocol:
Immediately after a group ofcandidates has been presented to the
president (candidates standing), the president faces the group and
acknowledges the group by tipping his cap. Each member ofthe
group will then quickly tip his or her cap in reply.

Hymn: "Alma Mater" (words on thefollowing page) Eric Hanson


byAl Wesson USC Thornton School of Music

Recessional: "Conquest" USC Band


by Alfred Newman

(Following the Alma Mater, members ofthe audience are asked to remain standing until the
platform party, faculty and graduates have recessed from Alumni Park).

Diplomas and certificates will be awarded by the deans of the various schools in separate ceremonies.
For locations ofthe ceremonies, please seepage 247.

USC 1 2 9 T H A N N U A L C O M M E N C E M E N T 1
Contents

Program 1

Alumni Park Processional and Seating Map 3

U S C Board of Trustees 4

University Administration 5

Academic Symbols of the University 6

Academic Regalia 8

Official Colors for Degrees 9

Heraldic Flags 10

Honorary Degrees 13

Candidates for Degrees and Certificates 21

Candidates for Commission 233

Special Awards 234

Commencement Marshals, Flag and Banner Bearers 245

Satellite Ceremonies 247

University Marshal Alma Mater


John L. Callaghan All hail to Alma Mater,
To thy glory we sing;
Column Marshals All hail to Southern California
Robert Girandola Loud let our praises ring;
Jim Gosline Where western sky meets western sea
David Howard Our college stands in majesty.
John Petruska Sing our love to Alma Mater,
Surya Prakash Hail, all hail to thee.
Bruce Zuckerman
Produced by the Division of Student Affairs,
University Marshals Emeriti Office of University Publications, 2012
J. Tillman Hall, Ph.D. Director: Sue Vogl
1955-1982 Editor: L. Alexis Young
Gerald A. Fleischer, Ph.D. Editorial staff: Diane Anderson, Julie Wood
1983-1987 Design: Rick Simner Design
Kenneth L. Servis, Ph.D. Cover photo: Mark Berndt
1988-1992 Typesetting production: The Oak Co.

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ALUMNI PARK PROCESSIONAL AND SEATING

Alumni Park Processional and Seating

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USC 129TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT 3


USC B O A R D O F T R U S T E E S

USC Board of Trustees

Members
Wallis Annenberg Carol Campbell Fox John C. Martin Barbara J. Rossier
Wanda M . Austin Chengyu Fu Kathleen L. McCarthy William J. Schoen
Marc Benioff Stanley P. Gold Jamie McCourt William E. B. Siart
Joseph M. Boskovich Sr. Tamara Hughes Gustavson John Mork Robert H . Smith
Gregory P. Brakovich Jane Harman Jerry W . Neely Jeffrey H . Smulyan
Rick J. Caruso Ming Hsieh C. L. Max Nikias Steven Spielberg
Alan I. Casden Ray R. Irani Robert Padgett Mark A. Stevens
Ronnie C. Chan Suzanne Nora Johnson Joan A. Payden Ronald D . Sugar
Yang H o Cho Lydia H . Kennard Jane Hoffman Popovich Ratan N . Tata
Christopher Cox Kenneth R. Klein Blake Quinn Daniel M . Tsai
Frank H . Cruz John Kusmiersky Lorna Y. Reed Ronald N . Tutor
Richard DeBeikes, Jr. Daniel D . Lane Linda Johnson Rice Andrew J. Viterbi
David H . Dornsife David L. Lee Edward P. Roski, Jr., Willis B . W o o d , Jr.
Daniel J. Epstein Monica C. Lozano Chairman

Life Trustees
Malcolm R. Currie William Lyon J. Douglas Pardee Forrest N . Shumway
Gavin S. Herbert Alfred E. Mann Frank Price Richard J. Stegemeier
B. Wayne Hughes, Sr. Gordon S. Marshall Allen E. Puckett Peter V. Ueberroth
John F. King Harlyne Norris Bruce M . Ramer Gin D. Wong
Kenneth Leventhal Toshiaki Ogasawara Steven B. Sample

Honorary Trustees
Verna B. Dauterive Helene Galen Merwyn C. Gill Carmen H . Warschaw

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UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION

University Administration

Officers
C. L. Max Nikias, Dipl., M.S., Ph.D., President of the University Thomas E. Jackiewicz, B.A., M P H , Senior Vice President and
Elizabeth Garrett, B.A., J.D., Provost and Senior Vice President Chief Executive Officer for USC Health
for Academic Affairs Thomas S. Sayles, B.A., J.D, Senior Vice President,
Robert Abeles, B.A., M B A , Senior Vice President, Finance, and University Relations
Chief Financial Officer Patrick C. Haden, B.A., B.A., J.D., Athletic Director
Albert R. Checcio, B.S., Senior Vice President, University Lisa Mazzocco, B.S., M B A , Chief Investment Officer
Advancement Carol Mauch Amir, B.A., J.D., General Counsel and Secretary of
Todd R. Dickey, B.A., J.D., Senior Vice President, Administration the University

Senior Administration
Randolph Hall, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Vice President, Research Kristina E. Raspe, B.A., J.D., M C M , M R E D , Vice President,
Katharine Harrington, B.S., M B A , Ph.D., Vice President, Real Estate Development and Asset Management
Adm issions and Plan n ing David M . Roberts, B.A., J.D., Vice President, Athletic Compliance
Michael L.Jackson, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., Vice President, Margo Steurbaut, B.S., M B A , Vice President, Finance
Student Affairs Courtney Surls, B.Mus., M.Ed., Vice President, Development
Thomas S. Learyjr., B.S., Vice President, Capital Construction William Watson, B.S., Vice President, Health Sciences Development
and Facilities Management
Brenda Maceo, B.A., Vice President, Public Relations and
Marketing

Deans
Robert A. Cutietta, B.A., M . M . , Ed.D., Dean, Qingyun Ma, B . S , M . A r c h , Dean, USC School of Architecture
USC Thornton School of Music Carmen A. Puliafito, M . D , M B A , Dean, Keck School of Medicine
Elizabeth M . Daley, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Dean, USC School of ofUSC
Cinematic Arts Madeline Puzo, Dean, USC School of Theatre
Gerald C. Davison, B.A., Ph.D., Dean, USC Davis School of Catherine Quinlan, B . M , M L S , M B A , Dean, USC Libraries
Gerontology Robert K. Rasmussen, B . A , J . D , Dean, USC Gould School of Law
James G. Ellis, BBA, M B A , Dean, USC Marshall School of Avishai Sadan, D M D , Dean, Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Business Douglas E. Shook, B . A , M . A , Ph.D., Dean, Academic Records
Marilyn L. Flynn, A.B., M . A , M S W , Dean, USC School of and Registrar
Social Work Varun Soni, B . A , M T S , M . A , J . D , Ph.D., Dean,
Karen Symms Gallagher, B . A , M . E d , Ph.D., Dean, Religious Life
USC Rossier School of Education Rochelle Steiner, B . A , M . A , Ph.D., Dean, USC Roski School of
Howard Gillman, B . A , M . A , Ph.D., Dean, USC Dornsife Fine Arts
College of Letters, Arts and Sciences R. Pete Vanderveen, R P h , B C P P , Ph.D., Dean, USC School of
William W. Holder, DBA, C P A , Dean, USC Leventhal School of Pharmacy
Accounting Ernest James Wilson III, Ph.D., Dean, USC Annenberg School for
Selma Holo, B . A , M . A , Ph.D., Director, USC Fisher Gallery and Communication and Journalism
USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences International Yannis C. Yortsos, B . S , M.S., Ph.D., Dean, USC Viterbi School of
Museum Institute Engineering
Jack H . Knott, B . A , M . A , Ph.D., Dean, USC Price School of
Public Policy

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ACADEMIC SYMBOLS OF THE UNIVERSITY

Academic Symbols of the University

Original University Seal


The university's original seal was developed in 1884 to emboss the diplomas of the school's first
graduating class. This seal depicted the year of USC's founding (1880) emblazoned on a scroll next
to a palm tree (in heraldry, a symbol of righteousness and victory), with the name of the institution
inscribed around the border.

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7908 Seal
At the behest of university administrators in 1908, Jesse Ray Miller devised a new seal that introduced
USC's official flower, the California poppy, a heraldic symbol of remembrance, hope, joy and growth.
The seal also included a shield bearing a setting sun and three torches. In heraldic tradition, the
torch symbolizes learning, and the three torches displayed here represented learning in the arts, the
sciences and philosophy. The setting sun signified the West and, according to heraldic symbolism,
power and life. Finally, enfolding the shield was a scroll displaying the university's new motto,
"Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat." Freely translated it means: "Let him bear the palm who merits it."

Current Seal of the University of Southern California


In 1948, the USC Board of Trustees approved an updated version of the university seal. In this version,
the poppies appear next to the shield inside the outer band, which is now formatted as a scroll.
The Latin motto is inscribed on a separate scroll at the base of the seal. This seal continues to be the
imprimatur, or official signature, of USC to this day.

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ACADEMIC SYMBOLS OF THE UNIVERSITY

Presidential Medallion of Office


The medallion of office is worn by the president over his official regalia at ceremonial occasions. It was
created by Associate Provost Jerome B. Walker for the inauguration of President James H. Zumberge
on May 10,1981 to serve as a tangible symbol of the authority vested in the president by the Board
of Trustees. For his 1991 inauguration, President Steven B. Sample designed the medallion's current
chain, which consists of shields identical to that found in the university seal, linked together 16 times.
The front of the medallion depicts the university seal in full, and the back lists the name of the cur-
rent president and the date of his inauguration. Each president keeps his medallion after retirement.
For his 2010 inauguration, Dr. C. L. Max Nikias directed that two copies of the medallion be created.
One copy will be worn by the president at appropriate events, while the other will be displayed in the
Office of the President. The displayed medallion will include the name of each of the past presidents of
USC engraved on the links of its chain.

University Mace
The mace of the University of Southern California is a ceremonial scepter symbolizing the authority of
the Office of the President. The President of the Faculty has the honor of serving as mace bearer in all
academic processions for commencements and other official university ceremonies.
Historical maces date back to the 13th century when they were first carried as ceremonial symbols
of the royal authority at events attended by English kings.
The university mace was first used at the inauguration of President Norman Topping on October 28,
1958. The mace was designed and crafted by the renowned master silversmith, USC alumnus and pro-
fessor emeritus Hudson Roysher. The head of the mace depicts the university seal. Encircling the head
of the mace is the hand-engraved inscription, "1880 University of Southern California." The names
of the past io presidents and current president Dr. C. L. Max Nikias are engraved on the bowl. The
crowning ornament is a depiction of the walled city of Troy. The mace is permanently displayed in the
Office of the President.
-Researched by Lynda A. Strand

Marshals' Batons
Designed for the inauguration of Dr. C. L. Max Nikias as nth president of the university, a baton is
carried by every marshal in the official procession. The batons are carved from walnut, with the univer-
sity seal mounted in gold at the top. The fluted shape of the baton evokes the torch of learning, which
is also found on the university seal.
At the University of Southern California, marshals are traditionally chosen from the ranks of the
faculty to lead the student procession at New Student Convocation and Commencement. The Univer-
sity Marshal and the President of the Faculty march at the head of the procession.

Trustee Gowns
The cardinal robes of office worn by university trustees were designed by Dr. Jerome B. Walker for
President Steven B. Sample's 1991 inauguration. Reminiscent of the university's doctoral gowns, the
trustee robes feature red velvet front panels and chevrons on the sleeves. Bright gold piping outlines
both the panels and the chevrons. Each of the front panels features an embroidered shield on the
lapel, taken from the university seal. The trustees wear a doctoral hood lined with USC's traditional
gold satin with a cardinal chevron. The hood has a red velvet collar representing the university, in
place of a faculty color representing a single discipline.
The University Marshal wears a special gown that serves as a bridge between the trustee robes and
the university's doctoral gown, with the university seal embroidered on the lapel.

USC 129TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT 7


ACADEMIC REGALIA

Academic Regalia

"(The) wearing of gowns by judges, ministers, teachers, and The standard cap and gown are almost universally worn,
scholars is an ancient and impressive custom. ...As the graduat- but there are some outstanding deviations, including Harvard,
ing students of American high schools, colleges, and universities Princeton, Yale, Stanford, Columbia, New York, Chicago and the
march in academic procession on Commencement Day to receive University of Southern California. Cardinal and gold doctoral
their diplomas or degrees, they, too, (and perhaps, for some, only gowns were proposed for the university's centennial by Dr. Jerome
this once in their lives) wear the caps and gowns of this long tra- B. Walker, centennial director, in 1980. Cardinal gowns with
dition. ...For a moment, they are wearing an ancient regalia, the yellow velvet panels were first worn during President James H.
proud badge of belonging to a great profession, that of student. Zumberge's inauguration in May 1981. For President Steven B.
Holding hands with students past and students present in a chain Sample's 1991 inauguration, the design for doctoral gowns was
which goes back into history. Every detail should be keyed to stress modified, adding red velvet panels framed by bright gold braids.
the occasion as adventure, a turning point, something memorable
and important." Caps
Although there is an exception, rarely seen, for women which
Frank C. Baxter allows them to wear a soft cap, the mortarboard or Oxford type
Professor Emeritus of English cap is worn. Only the doctor's cap may be made of velvet. The
University of Southern California tassel worn with the cap has three variations: (1) it may be black for
any degree, (2) it may be in the color of the faculty (field of learn-
At the end of the 19th century, colleges and universities in the ing) in which the degree was granted, or (3) doctors and govern-
United States were developing the kind of ruleless academic cos- ing officials, only, may wear a tassel of gold metallic thread. Black
tume that emerged from the centuries in Great Britain. There and tassels are worn at USC for all bachelor's and master's degrees.
in the dominions each university adopted its own costume without The cap is an essential part of the academic costume and is
regard to what other institutions had done. The result was a con- worn with it at all times except, of course, when the men remove
fusing array of caps, gowns, and particularly hoods, each one of theirs during prayer or during the playing of the national anthem.
which must be separately memorized. The gold tassel of the doctor's cap is so fastened that it drapes
Recognizing this problem, American institutions responded in over the left front quarter of the cap. From this design it has
1895 by creating an Intercollegiate Commission to consider a uni- become customary to leave the tassel draped over the left temple
form code for academic costume. The resulting Intercollegiate at all times.
Code regulated the design or pattern of gowns and hoods and the
colors and materials to be used. The code was subsequently ad- Hoods
opted by almost all of the colleges and universities in the country. Of all the components of the costume, the hood is the most sym-
It is still in use today, although slightly modified by successor com- bolic. It makes clear the level of the degree, the faculty in which
mittees appointed by the American Council on Education. it was given, and the institution which awarded it. The level of the
degree is shown by the size of the hood, the width of the velvet
Gowns trimming, and, in the case of the doctors, by the shape. This same
The code provides for three types of gowns. Those for bachelors trimming identifies the faculty in which the degree is awarded. The
are made of black material and have long, pointed sleeves. They hood is lined with the colors of the school awarding the degree; at
should be worn closed only, and should have no adornment. The USC, the lining is gold with a cardinal chevron.
master's gown, also black, is made with an oblong sleeve, open at The academic regalia worn by the participants in the com-
the wrist. The rear part of its oblong shape is square cut, and the mencement ceremony is not merely costume. It represents an
front part has an arc cut away. It is also worn closed. The doctor's unbroken chain uniting students and scholars since the time of the
gown is an elaborate costume marked by velvet panels down the Middle Ages.
front and around the neck as well as by three bars of the same
material on the bell shaped sleeves. It is cut much fuller than the Prepared by Dr. G.A. Fleischer, Professor of Industrial and Systems
other gowns and unlike them may be ornamented in color. (As a Engineering and University Marshal, 1983-87.
matter of practice, except in the areas of philosophy and law, dark
blue and purple, respectively, faculty colors are rarely seen on the
gown.)

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OFFICIAL COLORS FOR DEGREES

Official Colors for Degrees

The silk lining of the hood bears the color or colors of the institution from which the wearer has gradu-
ated. The official colors for the University of Southern California are cardinal and gold. The color of the
velvet band around the hood shows the department in which the wearer has taken his or her degree.
All Master of Arts (white) degrees and Master of Science (gold yellow) degrees are bestowed by the
Graduate School.

Accounting Taupe

Architecture Blue-Violet

Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy Nile Blue


Business Administration Taupe
Cinematic Arts White
Communication Crimson, Peacock Blue
Dentistry Lilac
Education Light Blue

Engineering Orange

Fine Arts Brown


Gerontology Gold
The Graduate School
- Master of Arts White
- Master of Science Gold Yellow
- Doctor of Philosophy Royal Blue
Journalism White
Law Purple
Medicine Salmon Pink, Jade Green, Kelly Green

Music Pink

Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Slate Blue

Pharmacy Olive
Public Policy Crimson, Peacock Blue
Social Work Citron

Theatre Brown, White

USC 129TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT 9


HERALDIC FLAGS

Heraldic Flags

Designed by Dr. Jerome B. Walker for President James H. design require the double use of one or the other of the two univer-
Zumberge's 1981 inauguration, heraldic flags for each academic sity symbols.
degree-granting unit are displayed at commencements and other Although technically the design and description of banners is
academic convocations. These flags, carried by students, precede a part of heraldry, in recent years there has been some departure
the faculty in the procession. from the traditional rules of heraldic design as applied to banners.
By a long-standing tradition, most academic disciplines have For example, a number of colors used successfully on banners
used an identifying color, which is displayed on academic hoods in do not fall within the rather narrow range of colors permitted by
order to indicate the subject area in which the wearer obtained the traditional heraldic rules. Thus, although the color brown is used
degree. These identifying academic colors are used in the banners frequently and with considerable effect in the design of banners,
of the various schools and divisions of the university. brown is not a heraldic color.
Found in the university seal, the torch of learning is a clear and In describing banners in the most technical manner it would be
honorable symbol, well suited to an institution of higher learning, customary to use the Old-French words for the colors or tinctures
and is one of the charges on the university's shield of arms, which used, but it is deemed sensible, in describing modern banners
is carved on a number of the buildings on the campus. The uni- using other than traditional colors, to use the simple English
versity seal also contains a sun. Known as a "sun in its splendor," descriptions for colors. For those who are interested in traditional
the perimeter of the sun carries alternating straight and wavy heraldic descriptions, the following substitutions may be made: for
rays. The straight rays represent the light and the wavy rays the red write gules; for crimson write murrey; for blue write azure; for
warmth and affection that the university extends to its students green write vert; for purple write purpure; for orange write tenny;
and community. for black write sable.
Whenever possible, both the torch and the sun are used in The colors yellow and white are known in heraldic language as
flags to unite these disciplines under the flag of the University of metals; they represent, respectively, gold and silver and they are
Southern California. Occasionally the requirements of good banner technically described as or and argent.

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College of Letters, Arts The Graduate School Architecture Business
and Sciences Academic color, royal blue Academic color, blue-violet. Academic color, taupe. The
Academic colors, white for for the doctorate. The saltire The Doric portico is used here rectangular figures that are
letters and yellow for sciences. (a corner-to-corner cross) as a symbol of beauty and pro- symmetrically arranged on
The wide-ranging fields over symbolizes the very wide range portions inspired by the early this flag are designed to
which this college functions of disciplines over which this Greek architects, who con- symbolize the organizational
are symbolized by the intimate school presides and which the tinue to inspire the architect characteristic of business at all
intertwining of letters, arts and saltire unites in one unit. today. The blue background, levels of complexity.
sciences in the heraldic pattern representing the sky, suggests
known as "gyronny." The torch the almost limitless scope of
of learning serves as a reminder architecture.
that the work of this college is
focused on scholarship.

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HERALDIC FLAGS

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Cinematic Arts
Academic colors, brown for
Communication and
Journalism
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Dentistry
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Academic color, lilac. Dentistry,
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Education
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Academic color, light blue. The
the arts, white for letters. Academic colors, crimson like the other scholarly areas book, illuminated by the lamp
The eight triangles represent for communication, white for associated with health care, of learning, is a very widely
the strength of the individual journalism. The three roundels, uses the traditional Aesculapian used, traditional symbol for
disciplines, such as camera, interconnected by arrows staff and serpent, enclosed, education, and occurs in many
editing, sound, graphics, pointing in both directions, in the case of dentistry, in a shields of arms.
writing, history, criticism and are here used to symbolize the capital Greek letter, delta.
aesthetics, that form the larger fact that all communication
discipline of cinematic arts. has a threefold aspect —
When combined, they form communicator, audience and
an iris, and in the center is the medium — all of which are
human eye, which represents involved in the interplay and
the human mediation essential sharing of a message.
to the discipline.

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Engineering
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Academic color, orange. The
Fine Arts
Academic color, brown. Here
Gerontology
Academic color, gold. The very
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Law
Academic color, purple. The
inter-linked rings in this flag the symbols reflect two impor- characteristic architecture of gavel, repeated four times in
symbolize the way in which tant branches of the creative this school is incorporated in this flag, symbolizes the many
the profession of engineering arts, painting (and drawing) the flag, along with the oak aspects in which the legal
interacts with and brings and sculpture. tree, symbolizing sturdy and profession provides a bulwark
science and applied science to long-lasting life, with acorns and framework of society at
deal with problems in the world representing the constant many levels: federal, state,
in which we live. renewal of life. county, and local.

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HERALDIC FLAGS

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Medicine Music Pharmacy
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Public Policy
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Academic color, green. The Academic color, pink. The Academic color, olive. Academic colors, crimson and
staff of Aesculapius, the Roman treble and bass clefs symbolize Pharmacy is symbolized by the peacock blue. The school's
god of medicine, around which music expressed in all its forms bowl of Hygeia, the goddess work is represented in triads,
is entwined the harmless snake and styles, vocal or instrumen- of health, coupled with the which intersect three sectors;
beloved of Aesculapius, has tal. Music is a universal means Aesculapian serpent, showing three levels of government;
been the symbol of medicine of communication between the close relationship between at three locations; and three
for many centuries. human beings, linking the past, pharmacy and medicine. levels of degree programs.
present and future. The three roundels evoke
those triads. The symbol of
the honeycomb reflects one
of nature's most beautifully
planned community structures.
The hexagon links the six fields
of the school.

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Social Work
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Academic color, citron. As
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Theatre
Academic colors, brown for
symbolized by the individual the arts, white for letters. The
reaching out to the globe with masks of comedy and tragedy,
outstretched arms, social work arranged to face each other,
by its very nature is about provide in the space between
embracing our connections as them a chalice, recalling the
human beings and inspiring Chalice of Dionysus and the
the spirit of compassion and ancient tradition that actors
mutual respect that assists were referred to as the
individuals and communities in "craftsmen of Dionysus."
reaching their full potential.

12 USC 129TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT


2012 H O N O R A R Y DEGREES

Honorary Degree

Romeo A. Dallaire
Doctor ofHumane Letters

Romeo Dallaire is a Canadian senator and retired Canadian Army lieutenant-general. A devoted
humanitarian, Dallaire is president of the Lieutenant-General Romeo Dallaire Foundation; founder
of the Child Soldiers Initiative, a project aimed at eradicating the use of child soldiers; an out-
spoken advocate for human rights, particularly those of war-affected children, women, the Canadian
First Nations and military veterans; a respected champion of genocide prevention initiatives, the
Responsibility to Protect doctrine and nuclear non-proliferation; as well as a best-selling author.
Throughout his distinguished military career, Dallaire served in staff, training and command
positions throughout North America, Europe and Africa, rising in rank from army cadet in 1960 to
lieutenant-general in 1998.
Dallaire was appointed force commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Rwanda, prior
to and during the 1994 genocide. In this capacity, he provided the United Nations with information
about the planned massacre, yet permission to intervene was denied, and the United Nations with-
drew its peacekeeping forces. Dallaire, along with a small contingent of Ghanaian soldiers and military
observers, disobeyed the command to withdraw and remained in Rwanda to protect those who sought
refuge with the United Nations' forces.
His courage and leadership during this mission earned him the Meritorious Service Cross, the United
States Legion of Merit, the Aegis Award on Genocide Prevention and the affection and admiration of
people around the globe.
Dallaire describes his experiences in Shake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in
Rwanda, which won the Governor General's Literary Award for Non-fiction in 2004. Dallaire's most
recent book is They Fight Like Soldiers, They Die Like Children: The Global Quest to Eradicate the Use
of Child Soldiers.
Dallaire was born in Denekamp, Holland, but raised and educated in Canada. He joined le College
militaire royal de Saint-Jean in 1964, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the Royal
Military College in 1969.
For his unwavering commitment to compassion, to probity and to humanity — which he amply
evinced as force commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Rwanda, the University of
Southern California is proud to honor Romeo Dallaire with the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters
honoris causa.

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2012 HONORARY DEGREES

Honorary Degree

Dana Dornsife
Doctor ofHumane Letters

Dana Dornsife is an international humanitarian and a passionate supporter of health, education and
sustainability. A longtime benefactor of USC, she and her husband David donated $200 million to the
university in 2011. Their monumental gift named the USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters,
Arts and Sciences in perpetuity and remains the single largest gift in the university's history.
As part of their philanthropy, the Dornsifes are also working on microenterprise and literacy in
Mauritania, West Africa. In partnership with World Vision, they advance water well drilling, sanitation
and hygiene in 10 other countries in Africa. They remain steadfastly dedicated to bringing clean water,
improved agriculture and higher literacy to struggling nations. Together, they have improved the lives
of more than one million people throughout Niger, Ghana, Mali, Ethiopia and Zambia.
Dana received her undergraduate degree in business from Drexel University in Philadelphia. She also
earned an interior design certification from John F. Kennedy University and a lighting design certifica-
tion through the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. In 1991, she co-founded Axiom
Design, Inc., a lighting design and home automation consulting firm, and in 2002, she founded Adorn,
a lighting and interior design company for the custom spec home market.
Dana is also president and founder of Lazarex Cancer Foundation. Its mission is to help end-stage
cancer patients navigate their clinical trial options and to provide financial support, if needed, for clini-
cal trial participation. In addition, she serves on the governing board of the Yosemite Conservancy, and
on the board of Global Healing, which provides modern health care in developing countries.
Dana is a board member of the USC-Huntington Institutes for Advanced Study and the USC Brain
and Creativity Institute within the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.
She and David are also members of the USC Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. They have both received
the University Medallion, which USC awards very selectively to individuals who have made major con-
tributions to the university.
For her philanthropic leadership and her boundless passion for bettering our society, the University
of Southern California is proud to honor Dana Dornsife with the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters
honoris causa.

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Honorary Degree

David Dornsife
Doctor ofHumane Letters

David Dornsife is a world-renowned philanthropist and highly regarded chairman of the board of
the Herrick Corporation, which is a steel fabrication and installation company based in San Ramon,
California. He is also vice president of the Hedco Foundation, which supports health and education.
In 2on, together with his wife Dana, he provided USC with its single largest gift ever — a transfor-
mative contribution that named the USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
in perpetuity. In recognition, USC awarded each of them its University Medallion, a distinction earned
by only one other individual in USC's century-plus history.
David has served on the USC Board of Trustees since 2002. His family's dedication to advancing the
university's work in neuroscience and medicine dates back several decades, as his parents gave the
lead gift for the Hedco Neuroscience Building, which helped establish USC's position as a pioneering
leader in the field of neuroscience. David currently serves as chairman of the board of the USC Brain
and Creativity Institute.
Outside of USC, the Dornsifes partner with World Vision to advance water well drilling, sanitation
and hygiene throughout Africa. Their stellar work has improved the lives of more than one million
people in Niger, Ghana, Mali, Ethiopia and Zambia. They also advance microenterprise and literacy in
Mauritania, and their successful leadership in these areas has earned international accolades, while
firmly placing them among the world's most generous and respected philanthropists.
David is a 1965 graduate of the USC Marshall School of Business. Along with Dana, he is a member of
the USC Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and a council member of the Yosemite Conservancy.
In 2011, when USC announced the Dornsifes' historic gift, David commented on their philanthropic
vision: "We firmly believe that the college will lead the way in solving the major problems facing society
and the world today."
For his extraordinary leadership as a philanthropist and businessman, as well as his steadfast
dedication to improving the lives of Individuals all over the world, the University of Southern California
is proud to honor David Dornsife with the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters honoris causa.

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Honorary Degree

Victoria Hale
Doctor ofHumane Letters

Victoria Hale is a pharmaceutical scientist, global health social entrepreneur and the highly respected
founder of Medicines36o. She remains passionately dedicated to developing important new medicines
for all of humanity, with the specific goal of reducing health inequities.
Medicines36o, which is Hale's most recent social enterprise, is a non-profit pharmaceutical com-
pany that is committed to supporting disenfranchised women and children. It develops innovative,
affordable and sustainable medical solutions.
Hale is also founder and chair emerita of OneWorld Health, the first non-profit pharmaceutical com-
pany in the United States. She founded the company in 2000 and served as its first chairman and chief
executive officer from 2000 to 2008. Under her leadership, the organization developed a new cure for
visceral leishmaniasis, launched a novel approach to treat dehydrating diarrhea, and developed a plat-
form technology to reduce the cost of malaria drugs by more than tenfold.
Hale established her expertise in all stages of biopharmaceutical drug development at the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration and at Genentech. She earned her Ph.D. in pharmaceutical chemistry
from the University of California, San Francisco, where she presently maintains an adjunct associate
professorship in biopharmaceutical sciences. She received her bachelor's degree in pharmacy with
high honors from the University of Maryland.
Throughout her career, Hale has earned a number of exceptional honors. She has been elected
to membership in the Institute of Medicine of the U.S. National Academies, and the MacArthur
Foundation awarded her one of its exceedingly prestigious grants, known as the "Genius" award. The
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists awarded her the President's Award of Distinction.
Hale is internationally recognized as a senior social entrepreneur by the Skoll Foundation, Schwab
Foundation and Ashoka. In 2005, The Economist awarded her its Social and Economic Innovation
Award.
For her profound contributions to global health, and her extraordinary achievements as a phar-
maceutical scientist and social entrepreneur, the University of Southern California is proud to honor
Victoria Hale with the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters honoris causa.

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Honorary Degree

A.C"Mike"MarkkulaJr.
Doctor ofHumane Letters

Mike Markkula has distinguished himself as a venerable entrepreneur, innovator and engineer. He
is the founder of Echelon Corporation and has served as chairman and vice chairman of its board.
Echelon designs and markets distributed intelligence control systems, and is a leader in products
enabling smart power grids.
In addition, Markkula is a co-founder of Apple Computer and served as a director of the company
from its incorporation in 1977 to 1996. At the company's inception, he was a key angel investor and
became its second chief executive officer, thereby providing critical early funding and managerial
guidance during its foundational years.
During his lengthy and illustrious tenure at Apple, Markkula held various leadership roles, including
vice president of marketing, president and chief executive officer, chairman of the board, vice chair-
man of the board and director of Claris Corporation. Through his involvement with Apple, Markkula
stands among the select group of individuals who have shaped our world's current technological
landscape.
Markkula is also the founder of ACM Aviation and a founder of the San Jose Jet Center. He served as
chair of the board of directors of ACM Aviation, and was the first chair of the board of directors of the
San Jose Jet Center. He is a trustee of Santa Clara University.
Prior to founding Apple, Markkula served as marketing director at Intel Corporation, marketing
director for Integrated Circuits at Fairchild Semiconductor, and was a member of the technical staff in
the Research and Development Laboratory at Hughes Aircraft Company.
Markkula currently holds five patents in the area of distributed intelligence control networks. The
USC Viterbi School of Engineering recognized him with its Distinguished Alumni Award, and Harvard
Business School named him Entrepreneur of the Year. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees
in electrical engineering from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.
For his seminal contributions as a technological pioneer, and for his extraordinary leadership as an
entrepreneur and engineer, the University of Southern California is proud to honor Mike Markkula with
the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters honoris causa.

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Honorary Degree

John Mork
Doctor ofHumane Letters

John Mork is an energy entrepreneur, philanthropist and the highly regarded chief executive officer of
Energy Corporation of America. He and his wife Julie stand among USC's most prominent and gener-
ous benefactors, as they have permanently transformed the university's educational landscape with
their historic $110 million gift for student scholarships. Their gift established the Mork Family Scholars
Program at USC.
The Morks founded Eastern American Energy Corporation, the predecessor to Energy Corporation
of America, in 1972. Earlier in his career, John served in various capacities as an engineer at Union
Oil Company, as well as at Pacific States Gas and Oil, Inc. He is a past director of the Independent
Petroleum Association of America and the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia.
John was a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), served as the Rocky Mountain
Chapter chairman, and founded the Mountain States Chapter of YPO. He is a member of the
Chief Executives Organization, the World Presidents' Organization and the USC Viterbi School of
Engineering's Board of Councilors. He also serves on the board of directors of the ECA Foundation, Inc.
The Morks' landmark gift in support of student scholarships at USC came in 2011, only a few years
after their outstanding naming gift to the engineering school's department of chemical engineering
and materials science. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in petroleum engineering from the
USC Viterbi School of Engineering, and has served on the USC Board of Trustees since 2006.
The Morks' philanthropic vision focuses primarily on education. They donate to early childhood edu-
cation, as well as to programs that seek new ways to prevent recidivism among drug felons. They also
support programs that combat attention-deficit disorder among young people.
In April 2011, when USC announced the Morks' $110 million gift to USC, John Mork spoke with the
Los Angeles Times. "Public and private education has gotten more expensive overtime," he said.
"I think this will allow the very best kids to get a degree at USC, whether they can afford it or not."
For his entrepreneurial business acumen and his leadership among the world's most respected
philanthropists, the University of Southern California is proud to honor John Mork with the degree of
Doctor of Humane Letters honoris causa.

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Honorary Degree

Julie Mork
Doctor ofHumane Letters

Julie McAndrews Mork is the managing director of the Energy Corporation of America Foundation.
She remains an impassioned champion of education and a dedicated advocate of youth and visually
impaired children.
As philanthropic leaders, she and her husband John transformed the educational landscape at USC
with their superbly generous gift to support student scholarships. This $uo million gift created the
Mork Family Scholars Program, and remains the single largest gift in the university's history to support
student scholarships.
Along with her husband, Julie founded Eastern American Energy Corporation, the predecessor to
Energy Corporation of America, in 1972. She is a member of the National Board of Directors of College
Summit, an organization dedicated to increasing the college enrollment rate of low-income students in
America. She also serves on the advisory board of Alliance for Choice in Education. She is exceptionally
passionate in her support of the Anchor Center for Blind Children, where she serves as a member of
the advisory board and is a past president of the board of directors.
Julie received her bachelor's degree in history from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1972,
and is an honorary alumna of USC. She also holds a certificate in real estate paralegal training. She
has been a director of Energy Corporation of America since 1976, and has also served as secretary/
treasurer of Eastern American Energy Corporation.
The Morks' milestone gift of $110 million to USC built on a long history of stellar philanthropy.
The university announced their gift in 2011, and the inaugural class of USC Mork Family Scholars has
already arrived on the university's campuses. These prestigious scholarships are awarded annually to
high school seniors of outstanding intellectual talent and capability, and recognize students who have
demonstrated the highest qualities of scholarship and citizenship.
Each year, the scholarship recipients include students from the USC Family of Schools, and Mork
Family Scholars at the junior- and senior-class level have the opportunity to serve as mentors to their
freshman and sophomore counterparts.
For her singular leadership as a philanthropist, as well as her longstanding dedication to educa-
tion, youth and visually Impaired children, the University of Southern California is proud to honor Julie
Mork with the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters honoris causa.

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Honorary Degree

Christiane Amanpour
Doctor ofHumane Letters

Christiane Amanpour is the global affairs anchor for ABC News, for which she provides international
analysis of important issues of the day for its programs and platforms. She also anchors primetime
documentaries on international subjects and serves as host of Amanpour and chief international
correspondent for CNN International.
Amanpour's eminent career in journalism spans three decades. When she became an international
correspondent for CNN in 1990, her first major assignment was to cover the Gulf War. Since then, she
has continued to report from the world's major hotspots, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan,
Somalia, Israel, the Palestinian territories, Asia, Rwanda, and the Balkans, as well as from the United
States during Hurricane Katrina.
Over the course of her singular career, Amanpour has interviewed most of the world's top leaders.
During the Arab Spring, she secured the only interview with Hosni Mubarak, as well as an exclusive
interview with MuammarGhadafi. In addition, she has interviewed British Prime Minister Tony Blair,
French President Jacques Chirac and Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, as well as other leaders
from Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Amanpour has received every major broadcast award, including an inaugural Television Academy
Award, nine News and Documentary Emmys, four George Foster Peabody Awards, two George Polk
Awards, three duPont-Columbia Awards, the Courage in Journalism Award, an Edward R. Murrow
Award, and nine honorary degrees.
In 2011, Amanpour received a Giants in Broadcasting award and received the Walter Cronkite Award
for Excellence in Journalism from Arizona State University. She is a member of the American Academy
of Arts and Sciences, a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire and an honorary
citizen of Sarajevo.
Amanpour was born in London and spent part of her childhood in Tehran, Iran. She graduated
summa cum laude from the University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's degree in journalism.
For her decades-long and remarkably distinguished career in journalism, and for her unwavering
commitment to the field's loftiest ideals of truth and fairness, the University of Southern California is
proud to honor Christiane Amanpour with the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters honoris causa.

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USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

Candidatesfor Degrees and Certificates


December 14,2011 / May 11, 2012 / August 7, 2072
The University of Southern California has one commencement ceremony per year and provides a
program listing all eligible candidates for that year. Only candidates who are eligible for graduation
during the semesters listed above are published in the May commencement program.

USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences


Dean Howard Gillman

Bachelor of Arts
Hasan Abbas, Neuroscience Nikki Alexandra Anas, Political Science, Minor - Business 8e
Dillon Wayne Abbott, Psychology, Minor - Theatre Economics
Elizabeth Mace Abbott, Political Science Abigayle Antonio Ancheta, Neuroscience
Gianni Christopher Abbott, English, Minor - Art History Akura Le-Ann Anderson, Human Performance, Minor - Sports
Anand Mathew Abraham, Biological Sciences, Minor - Media Studies
Psychology Nathaniel Anderson, American Studies and Ethnicity
Alexandra Zara Abrams, Neuroscience, Minor - Art History Cristala Bella Andrews, Political Science, Minor - Music
Jamila Anowuo Acheampong, Economics Industry
Daniella Alejandra Acuna, International Relations, Minor - Alicia Irene Anguiano, History 8e Political Science
Spanish Kaisha A. Ansley, Social Sciences
Jason Michael Adams, Psychology Matthew Anzueto, Economics
Tanya Adjemian, Neuroscience Amanda Apardian, Political Science
Ami Adjoh, Economics Katherine Aplin, International Relations
Ryan R. Adkins, International Relations Garegin Arakelyan, Applied and Computational Mathematics
Lindsey Ann Adleman, History and Social Science Education Thais Francesca Arata, Neuroscience
Mariana Aguilar, Social Sciences, Minor - Digital Studies Armond Armstead, Sociology
Heldine Alora Aguiluz, Mathematics 8c Theatre Noelle Armstrong, Psychology, Minor - Gender Studies
Madison Alexandra Aguirre, Psychology Andrew Patrick Arnold, Political Science, Minor - Law and
Shawn Paul Ahem, Economics Public Policy
Simar Singh Ahluwalia, Political Science Heidi Michelle Alexandria Arredondo, Psychology, Minor -
Nadia Ahmadi, Economics, Minor - Business Spanish 8c Forensics and Criminality
Jin Young Ahn, Psychology Noel Ann Arreola, Psychology 8c American Studies and
Yongmo Ahn, Economics Ethnicity
Nicholas D . Ahrens, American Studies and Ethnicity Shanit Arshadnia, Psychology
Yusuke Jason Akahoshi, Biological Sciences, Minor - Cultural Maddison Erin Arutian, International Relations
Competence in Medicine Shantel Haruko Asada, English 8c Political Science
Dagny Justine Akeyson, Political Science & French, Minor - Angela Pacheco Asistio, Political Science, Minor - Music
Business Industry 8c Spanish
Hasan Jaleel Al Sairafi, Economics & Applied and Maya L. Astor, Religion
Computational Mathematics &c Business Administration Matthew Lee Atkins, Economics
Al-Dana Al-Juffali, International Relations Teresa Katherine Atkinson, Psychology
Ryan Ramiz Alam, International Relations Zachary David Atkinson, Political Science, Minor - Business
Christopher Alford, Philosophy Serena Lorin Au, Psychology
Dhamoon Alimouri, Political Science & Philosophy, Minor - Traci M . Auer, Economics
Law and Society Mariam Avetisyan, Neuroscience, Minor - English
Emily April Allen, English 8c Psychology Jamie Caroline Axelrad, Spanish 8c Biological Sciences
James Timothy Aluri, Music 8e Biological Sciences Sarah Marie Ayad, Political Science, Minor - Law and Society
Brendan Paul Ames, American Studies and Ethnicity Blake James Ayles, Sociology

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)


Christina Helen Badalian, Psychology Elysia Marie Becerra, Biological Sciences, Minor - American
Jung Yeon Baek, International Relations Studies and Ethnicity
Nicole Jeanette Baffa, Political Science, Minor - Cinematic Arts Rebecca Ann Bechtel, English
Armine Bagdasaryan, Health and Humanity Jacques Alexander Behar, English
Christina Baghdasarian, Linguistics, Minor - Forensics and Nathan Elisha Behnam, Economics
Criminality Zayne Ahmed Soukkary Belal, Social Sciences
Cynthia Bagheri, Economics Shamell Andria Janette Bell, American Studies and Ethnicity
Amelia Morgan Bahr, Environmental Studies, Minor - Jacob Nevin Belser, Philosophy, Politics and Law
East Asian Languages and Cultures Collins Claude Belton, Philosophy 8c International Relations
Meehye Baik, Biological Sciences Jordan Andrew Bender, History, Minor - Political Science
Andrew Jay Bailey, International Relations Francis David Benjamin, International Relations
Charles George Bakaly, Political Science, Minor - Law and Valerie Jeanne Benson, Neuroscience
Society Lindsay Marie Berg, Print Journalism 8c Sociology
William Jackson Baldwin, International Relations Kimberly Phyllis Berger, Psychology 8c Neuroscience, Minor -
Tawakalitu Temitayo Balogun, International Relations, Minor - French
Global Communication Sofanit Amanuel Berhane, Philosophy 8c Neuroscience
Kunal Bharat Bambawale, Political Science 8c Broadcast and Shawn Kimberly Berina, International Relations
Digital Journalism Harrison Rabsey Berkowitz, Philosophy, Politics and Law,
Gina Ban, Economics, Minor - Business 8c Entrepreneurship Minor - Business Law
Bahareh Rachel Banafsheh, Psychology Nicole Berjouhi Berksanlar, International Relations, Minor -
Abir Bandyopadhyay, International Relations, Minor - Communication and the Entertainment Industry
Economics Natalie Ann Bermudez, History, Minor - Spanish
Benjamin Jean-Sung Bang, Sociology Nicholas John Bertero, International Relations
Naader Banki, Anthropology, Minor - Organizational Divya Ramani Bhamidipati, Psychology 8c Biological Sciences
Leadership and Management Nicholas Amit Bhandari, Economics, Minor - Mathematical
Ari Theogene Landis Baquet, Economics 8c Human Finance
Performance Tej Samir Bhansali, Economics
Armando Barajas, Philosophy 8c Political Science Kirin Kaur Bhatia, Neuroscience
Keandra Z. Barlow, Political Science, Minor - Dance Nikhil Bhatia, Social Sciences
Nora Montana Barlow, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor - Kyle Lee Bickel, Psychology 8c Neuroscience 8c East Asian
Art History Languages and Cultures
Natalie Rachel Barnes, Neuroscience 8c Biological Sciences Alyssa Marie Bicos, French
Steven Barnes, Health and Humanity Lucas Charles Paul Biging, Geography, Minor - Environmental
Lindsey Robertson Barnett, Economics Studies
Breanna Kimiko Barnhart, Interdisciplinary Archaeology Kristin Gayle Bingham, Psychology
Anthony Nicholas Barra, Physics Andrea Francis Binley, Neuroscience, Minor - Psychology and
Danielle Kristina Barrett, Political Science, Minor - Music Law 8c Consumer Behavior
Industry Natalie Anne Birren, Anthropology, Minor - Musical Studies
Wendy Elaine Barrios, East Asian Area Studies Anna Brandeberry Bishop, Interdisciplinary Archaeology,
Jostein Alf Barry-Straume, Economics Minor - Geographic Information Science and Technology
Milan M . Barsamian-Moncrief, Political Science Alexander Bizoumis, Economics
Nicholas David Barton, International Relations, Minor - Melanie Katherine Blair, International Relations, Minor -
Communication Design French
Trevor Baruh, International Relations, Minor - Business Ashley Marie Blakeney, English, Minor - Photography
Michael Anthony Bashoura, Art History 8c Biological Sciences Kimberly Ann Blears, Sociology, Minor - Business
Elizabeth Whitney Baskin, Gender Studies David Samuel Block, International Relations 8c
Eric T. Basler, Biological Sciences, Minor - Critical Approaches Cinema-Television
to Leadership Zachary J. Bloom, Biological Sciences, M i n o r - Spanish
Jillanna Candice Bassan, Gender Studies Sagan Katharine Blue, Cinema-Television 8c Linguistics
Stephen James Bateman, International Relations Antonia Miran Blumberg, Anthropology
Daniela Nicole Baumann, Biological Sciences Brian Blumhof, Biological Sciences, Minor - Musical Studies
Sarah Gonzales Bautista, Psychology, Minor - Music Industry David Bluthenthal, Sociology
Aaron Emerson Baygell, International Relations, Minor - Nicholas Youngs Boak, English 8c Cinematic Arts, Critical
Managing Human Relations Studies

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)


Amarilis Bolanos, Spanish 8c Psychology Matthew Donald Canzoneri, International Relations, Minor -
Olivia Diane Bonin, Neuroscience 8c Cinematic Arts, Critical Business
Studies Erika Ashley Carbajal, Psychology 8c Communication, Minor -
Stephen A. Bonkowski, Psychology, Minor - Spanish Nutrition and Health Promotion
Sarah Joan Boots, Neuroscience 8c English Kimberley Jade Carder, Psychology, Minor - Theatre 8c Social
Madeleine Rose Borish, International Relations, Minor - Entrepreneurship
Spanish Krystle Fuertes Cariaga, International Relations
Brian William Boswell, Social Sciences Genevieve Elizabeth Carmack, Political Science, Minor - Sports
Dinah Simone Diller Bouma, Mathematics Media Studies
Lourice Boutros, Neuroscience 8c Psychology Jill Meredith Carmack, Political Science, Minor - Cinematic
Kelly McHale Boyles, History Arts
Caitlin Christine Bradbury, International Relations, Minor - Jeanette Louise Carpenter, Biological Sciences
Organizational Leadership and Management Adriane Nicole Carranza, Political Science, Minor - Business
Megan Elizabeth Brake, Interdisciplinary Archaeology Celene Rose Carrara, Psychology, Minor - Entrepreneurship
Jessica Wilhelmina Bramlett, Human Performance David Aaron Carrico, Philosophy, Minor - Business
David Brega, Psychology Margaret Eileen Carroll, Gender Studies 8c Comparative
Aaron Isaac Mailona Bright, Neuroscience Literature
Courtney Jacqueline Briglio, Psychology, Minor - Adrienne Marie Carter, Sociology
Entrepreneurship Audrey Carter-Tracy, Economics
Amber Marie Brink, Psychology, Minor - Spanish Caelyn Marie Casanova, International Relations, Minor -
Natalie Christina Brink, Psychology Spanish
Jace Thomas Brittain, English Stephanie Kristin Case, Psychology 8c Communication
Daniel Roland Britton, Political Science, Minor - Music Industry German McDonald Cash, Political Science
Amelia Ilona Brodka, Narrative Studies 8c Communication Maxwell Dean Cash, International Relations
Colleen Mary Brosnan, Neuroscience 8c International Relations Karina Casillas, American Studies and Ethnicity 8c Public Policy,
Allyson Frances Brown, Neuroscience, Minor - Forensics and Management and Planning
Criminality Adriana Castaneda, Spanish, Minor - Italian
Van Andrew Brown, Sociology Lindy Nathalie Castillo, Psychology
Chelsea Ann Buehning, Sociology Stephanie A. Castillo, Philosophy, Minor - Business
Emily Burke, Neuroscience Rutilio Castor, English, Minor - Spanish
Ksenia Burlachenko, Economics Samantha Paulina Castro, Philosophy, Minor - Business
Kristine Busa, Social Sciences Maria Grazia Cavassuto, Psychology, Minor - Cinematic Arts
Marcelo Francisco Bustamante, English Elizabeth Hunter Chabot, Psychology 8c Fine Arts, Minor -
Carly Faye Butcher, Human Performance, Minor - Occupational Neuroscience
Science Tessa C. Chad, Psychology
Erin Eileen Butler, Art History Steven Chai, Biological Sciences
Sarah Jane Butler, East Asian Area Studies 8c Interdisciplinary Juliet Chaitin-Lefcourt, Political Science, Minor - Public Health
Archaeology, Minor - Cultural Anthropology Alexandra Mascaro Chamberlain, Biological Sciences
Alexa Marie Byrne, Health and Humanity Frances Chan, Economics, Minor - French
Peter Timothy Byrnes, English, Minor - Songwriting Lilian Wai Chi Chan, Linguistics 8c East Asian Languages and
Samantha Raye Cabreros, International Relations, Minor - Cultures
Management Consulting Tsz Keung Chan, Economics
Al R. Caceres, Political Science 8c International Relations Riti Chandiok, Environmental Studies, Minor - Digital Studies
Nico Maog Cadiz, Biological Sciences Sara Young Chandler, International Relations, Minor - French
William Russell Gerber Cahoe, International Relations, Minor - 8c Business
Arabic and Middle East Studies Amanda Lai Sin Chang, Narrative Studies 8c Cinematic Arts,
Sergio Alexander Calix, International Relations, Minor - Critical Studies
Business Ashley F. Y. Chang, Economics 8c Fine Arts
Andrew Mills Call, English Fang-Yu Chang, Economics 8c Psychology
Elena Diane Callaway, Spanish 8c Business Administration Hye Yeon Chang, Sociology, Minor - Popular Music Studies
Anna Eunice Caludac, French Seung Hoon Chang, International Relations
Daniel William Can, Economics Caroline Amanda Chapman, French
Rafael Roberto Cano, International Relations, Minor - Madison Ariele Chase, Psychology, Minor - Sociology
Entrepreneurship Edward Chau, Neuroscience

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)


Jerrald Gee H o Chau, Chemistry, Minor - East Asian Languages Jennifer Y. Chow, Communication 8c Psychology, Minor -
and Cultures Advertising
Nicole W u n Ting Chau, Neuroscience 8c East Asian Languages Polly Chow, Economics
and Cultures Trina Dawn Chow, Anthropology
Samantha Sui-Jen Chau, Biological Sciences Sean Andrew Christensen, Fine Arts 8c Spanish
Shiven Chaudhry, Biological Sciences, Minor - Business Holly Chu, Biological Sciences, Minor - Public Health
Lilliana Maria Chavez, International Relations 8c Political Marc Edmond Chua, Environmental Studies, Minor -
Science Two-Dimensional Studies
Nelly Nicolasa Chavez, French 8c American Studies and Eileen Connie Chuang, Human Performance, Minor -
Ethnicity, Minor - Latin American Studies Psychology
Bowen Che, Economics Erica Min Noor Chuk, East Asian Languages and Cultures
Bonnie Chen, Neuroscience H a Yon Chun, International Relations, Minor - Business Law 8c
Jacqueline Stephanie Chen, Neuroscience Marketing
Jane Yu Chen, International Relations, Minor - East Asian Christian Hongsik Chung, Economics
Languages and Cultures David Chung, Economics, Minor - Organizational Leadership
Jeremy Daniel Chen, Spanish 8c Cinema-Television, Minor - and Management 8c Management Consulting
Russian Area Studies Hyo Na Chung, Biological Sciences, Minor - Musical Studies
Kathy Chen, Biological Sciences, Minor - Health Antonio Chalmers Ciarelli, History, Minor - Business
Communication Evelyn Cintron, Environmental Studies, Minor - Natural Science
Menghan Chen, Economics, Minor - Business Law 8c Business Andrew Frederick Clapper, Economics
Ning Chen, Biological Sciences Kylie Clark, International Relations
Siqi Chen, Economics, Minor - Accounting Nicole Lynn Clark, Cinema-Television 8c Neuroscience
Stephanie Megan Chen, International Relations, Minor - Otis William Clarke, Middle East Studies 8c Linguistics
Communication Design Sara Cecelia Clear, Neuroscience, Minor - Cinematic Arts
Melissa Ee Xin Cheong, Psychology, Minor - Consumer Mikhail Alexander Clevenger, Economics
Behavior 8c Marketing David Sebastian Clinco, Political Science
Boutaina Cherqaoui, Linguistics 8c Business Administration Cayla Marie Cocanour, Comparative Literature, Minor -
Derek Cheung, Economics Marketing
Piu Cheung, International Relations 8c Economics Alexa Taylor Cohen, English 8c Linguistics
Puipui Cheung, Psychology Alexandra R. Cohen, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies 8c
Christian Alexander Chico, Philosophy Narrative Studies, Minor - Music Industry
Donovan Antonio Chin, Human Performance 8c Psychology Brandon Adam Cohen, Philosophy, Politics and Law 8c
Jonathan Ryan Chino, Neuroscience, Minor - Natural Science International Relations
Angela Hana Cho, Social Sciences, Minor - Organizational Matthew Whalen Cohen, International Relations
Leadership and Management 8c Children and Families in Peter Daniel Cohen, History, Minor - Cinematic Arts
Urban America Ciarra Marie Coleman, Sociology, Minor - Nonprofits,
Eunbuel Cho, Economics, Minor - Business Philanthropy and Volunteerism 8c Statistics
Lorraine Cho, Neuroscience, Minor - East Asian Languages and Martin Sitani Coleman, American Studies and Ethnicity
Cultures Samuel James Colen, Economics, M i n o r - Cinematic Arts
Wootak Cho, Economics Crispin Labayan Collins, History, Minor - French
Yea Jin Cho, Economics, Minor - Mathematical Finance Laura Aileen Colvin, Political Science, Minor - Human Rights
Kirstin Hyun-Jeong Choi, Sociology Leonard Andrew Compton, Economics
Miriam Choi, Biological Sciences, Minor - Nonprofits, Alberto Concepcion, Jr., Social Sciences
Philanthropy and Volunteerism Katherine Sharon Elizabeth Cook, English
Stephanie Sujin Choi, Political Science Julia Nicole Cooperman, Psychology 8c English, Minor -
Subin Choi, International Relations Screenwriting
Ye Seul Choi, International Relations Noel Tiffany Perez Corbin, Psychology, Minor - Occupational
Jaclyn S. Chou, Biological Sciences, Minor - East Asian Area Science
Studies 8c Business Anita Cornejo, Economics
Josephine Chou, Psychology Bianca Coronado, Psychology, Minor - Business
Thomas Chou, International Relations Alexis Nicole Corral, Art History
Anushree Choudhary, Economics, Minor - Business Ashley Samantha Corral, Human Performance, Minor -
Jonathan Choukroun, International Relations Occupational Science

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Alejandra Cortez, Sociology, Minor - Children and Families in Lauren Adele Dawson, Neuroscience 8c International Relations,
Urban America Minor - Human Rights 8c Bioethics
Emilia Ana Cosma, Public Relations 8c International Relations Tehani Natashya De Fonseka, Psychology, Minor - History
Kristine Rillo Cotangco, Psychology Dara Joelle Zamora De La Torre, Social Sciences, Minor -
Alex Jeffrey Cote, Economics Consumer Behavior
Douglas Gordon Cottier, International Relations, Minor - Gabriella De La Torre, French
Economics Samantha Jane de Leve, Music 8c Philosophy
Michael Joseph Coursey, Jr., Cinematic Arts, Film and Gisella Cristina De Morais, International Relations, Minor -
Television Production 8c Comparative Literature Forensics and Criminality
Brittany Ann Cox, Social Sciences Travis Albert De Ronde, Physics
Ian Vincent Cox, Neuroscience Ruchira De Silva, Economics 8c Biological Sciences
Corey Michael Craig, Political Science, Minor - Business Law Derek DeCaro, Psychology
David Cowles Crary, Economics 8c Applied and Computational Brandon James DeCloss, Psychology
Mathematics Nicholas Aaron DeSantis, Classics, Minor - Screenwriting
James Lewis Creech, Political Science, Minor - Cinematic Arts Alexander Thomas Dealy, International Relations, Minor -
Katherine Rose Cresto, International Relations, Minor - Digital Spanish
Media-based Imaging Benjamin Charles Dean, Psychology, Minor - Business Law
Nicole Cruz, Italian 8c Psychology, Minor - Chemistry Ashton Rose Decrumpe, Biological Sciences, Minor - East Asian
Veronica Pilar Cruz, Sociology, Minor - Psychology Languages and Cultures
Vanessa Cuarenta, Political Science 8c Sociology Matthew Willard Degroot, Psychology, Minor - Sports Media
Yesenia Cuarenta, Political Science 8c Sociology Studies
Kelly Ann Cuen, Biological Sciences Robert Creighton Dehuff, International Relations
Lei Lisa Cui, Political Science, Minor - Professional and Carmina Franchesca Singson Del Mundo, International
Managerial Communication Relations
Kristan Noel Culbert, Earth Sciences, Minor - Peace and Abel Delgado, History, Minor - Human Resource Management
Conflict Studies 8c Early Modern Studies
Daniel Cunado, Economics Renna Delio, History
Stephen Elijah Cunningham, Applied and Computational James Thomas Delia Femina, Political Science, Minor -
Mathematics, Minor - Musical Studies Cinematic Arts
Theodore Buxhoeveden Curran, East Asian Languages and Harut Demirtchian, English, Minor - Songwriting
Cultures, Minor - Natural Science Joel James Dennerley, Human Performance, Minor - Psychology
Nicholas Wesley Curry, Psychology, Minor - Natural Science Arielle Lea Derhy, Psychology
Mackenzie Lee Dacre, Biological Sciences Harout Dermendjian, Biological Sciences, Minor - Mathematics
Teresa Lars Dahl, East Asian Area Studies Rachael Elizabeth Derogatis, English
Christian James Raymond Daly, English Todd James Desaulnier, Psychology, Minor - Forensics and
Justin Damavandi, Political Science, Minor - Accounting 8c Criminality
Business Justin J. Deschaine, International Relations, Minor - East Asian
Dhanur Damodar, Biological Sciences, Minor - Business Languages and Cultures
Shawn B. Danino, Sociology, M i n o r - Entrepreneurship T o m Webster Deshazo, International Relations, Minor -
Danella Danpour, Psychology, Minor - Business 8c Business Cinematic Arts
Law Rajat Dhir, Political Science
Patricia Marie Darlin, Political Science, Minor - Communication Stefano Natale Di Paola, Art History
Law and Media Policy Alison Hsun Diaz, International Relations, Minor - Art History
Dan John Darwish, Psychology Rebeca Diaz, Psychology, Minor - Music Industry
Rebecca Anne Das, Anthropology 8c Gender Studies Alexandra Suzanne Dicaprio, Health and Humanity
Yagnaseni Dasgupta, Psychology 8c Economics Devin Dinapoli, Earth Sciences
Thomas Davidson, Communication 8c Political Science Cole Joseph Di Stanislao, Psychology
Heather C. Davis, Political Science 8c Economics 8c Art Victoria Clare Ditmer, Sociology
History Allison Reiko Dixon, French 8c International Relations
Jasmine Camille Davis, Environmental Studies Elexa Nash Dixon, Political Science
Jasmine Elise Davis, American Studies and Ethnicity, Minor - Maxim Daniel Dobrushin, English
French Michael John Dolim, Economics, Minor - Business
Nicholas J. Davis, Narrative Studies 8c Russian Margaret Elizabeth Dolohanty, Neuroscience, Minor - Business
Elliot Bennet Dawson, Psychology Joseph Alan Dombrosky, Political Science

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Megan Lynn Donahue, International Relations Evelyn D . Espinosa, East Asian Languages and Cultures
Iuna Christel Dones, Print and Digital Journalism 8c Social Sandra Samantha Espinoza, English
Sciences, Minor - Spanish Andrew Craig Essen, Economics
Tricia Kiely Dong, International Relations, Minor - Sociology Lauren Estella, International Relations 8c French
Phillip Daniel Dorin, Psychology, Minor - International Tess Rose Eyrich, Political Science, Minor - Sociology
Relations Elise Marie Fabbro, Environmental Studies 8c Political Science
Trevor Mathew Dome, English, Minor - Business Alexander Fadil, International Relations, Minor - Middle East
Allison Janine Dorr, International Relations, Minor - Spanish Studies 8c Management Consulting
Yang Dou, Economics Pantea Faed, Political Science, Minor - American Studies and
Kevin Alan Douglass, Economics 8c Applied and Computational Ethnicity
Mathematics Matthew Kristoffer Fagre, International Relations
Landry Elizabeth Doyle, Spanish 8c International Relations William Scott Fair, Human Performance
liana Jacqueline Dreicer, Neuroscience, Minor - Natural Science Chunsheng Fan, Political Science
Kelsey Helena Dreyer, International Relations, Minor - Gender Justin A. Fargas, Sociology
Studies Melissa Jane Farman, Political Science 8c English
Kendall Dreyer, Social Sciences Sanam Holly Farokhi, Biological Sciences
Angel Jewel Driggs, Psychology, Minor - Theatre Caleb Nathaniel Farro, International Relations
Jean Pierre Duffoo, Psychology Daniel Fas, Political Science
Chelsea Loraine Dugan, History, Minor - Psychology Anne Elizabeth Faulkner, Social Sciences
Ivana Dukanovic, Psychology 8c Broadcast and Digital Matthew Kevin Feige, East Asian Area Studies, Minor -
Journalism Cinematic Arts
Alesa A. Dunbar, Communication 8c Social Sciences Daniel Jacob Feinstat, Psychology
Renee Louise Duncan-Mestel, Interdisciplinary Archaeology 8c Isabelle Maxine Feldhaus, Biological Sciences, Minor - Health
History Policy Management
Jason Tomas Medina Dungca, Mathematics Asher Benjamin Feldman, Economics 8c Communication
Brandon Scott Durgin, Social Sciences, Minor - Video Game Amy M . Feng, Social Sciences, Minor - Psychology and Law
Design and Management Marisa Fentis, Psychology
Michael Kaleookalani Dwyer, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies 8c Christopher Andrew Fernandez, International Relations,
Psychology Minor - Cinematic Arts 8c Communication Design
Joseph Declan Dykstra, Sociology Elliot Vincent Ferrara, Biological Sciences, Minor - Business
Sarah Edwards, Interdisciplinary Studies, Minor - Screenwriting America Georgina Ferrera, International Relations
Jared Joseph Edy, Political Science Nicholas Walter Fickler, Political Science 8c Art History
Teresa Lea Eichinger, Social Sciences Leah Christine Fiddler, Political Science 8c Religion, Minor -
Lisa Margaret Eisenberg, Psychology French
Sally Elbassir, Psychology Jade Jeanett Fields, Psychology, Minor - Human Rights
Rebecca Elias, History, Minor - Children and Families in Urban Joyce Austen Fienman, History, Minor - French
America Vanessa Marie Fimreite, Interdisciplinary Archaeology 8c
Jason David Ellenberg, Psychology, Minor - Sports Media Biological Sciences
Studies Katherine Newell Finnegan, International Relations
Jessica Elyse Eller, English Caitlin Rae Finnigan, History, Minor - Sports Media Studies
Kevin James Elzie, Economics Joshua Jonah Fischman, English, Minor - Screenwriting
Nicolette Amber Ramirez Elzie, English Abby Jeff Fisher, Political Science 8c Sociology, Minor -
Benjamin Andrew Emard, English Marketing
Ryan David Emery, Human Performance Max Braudy Fitzgerald, Psychology
Marrissa Marilyn Emond, Interdisciplinary Studies Connor Holt Flanagan, Cinema-Television 8c Narrative
Justin Cody Emsoff, Psychology Studies
Stefanie Endstrasser, Social Sciences Lauren Bernice Flemming, International Relations 8c Spanish
Zsofia Erdelyi, French Joshua Fliegel, International Relations 8c Political Science
Frank Joseph Eschenburg, Sociology 8c Political Science Gabriel Flores, Biological Sciences, Minor - Occupational
Jennifer Stephanie Escobar, Religion Science
Jesus Escobar, Political Science 8c Sociology, Minor - English Yvan Tobias Flores, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor -
Eliane Eshaghian, Psychology, Minor - Business Sports Media Studies
Isabel Espinosa De Los Reyes Ares, Economics 8c International Brandon Adam Florio, Philosophy 8c Psychology
Relations Matthew Allen Foat, Sociology

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Jennifer Wai-Man Fong, Public Relations 8c International Kenia Garcia, Political Science, Minor - Law and Society
Relations Marleni Garcia, Human Performance, Minor - Psychology
Kin Hei Fong, Economics Paige Adele Gartland, Social Sciences, Minor - Spanish
Jasmine Rae Foo, English Andrew Ryan Garvin, International Relations, Minor - Spanish
Ryan David Foon, Biological Sciences, Minor - Accounting 8c Logan Gaudreau, Economics, Minor - Business 8c
Business Entrepreneurship
Jeffery Brice Forestier, Economics Adrian Gerard Gavina, Neuroscience
Michael A. Fox, International Relations Jesse Kai Gaynor, Social Sciences
Matthew Jordan Frager, Biological Sciences 8c Philosophy Emily Joann Gee, Public Relations 8c Political Science, Minor -
Fernando Franco, English Environmental Social Sciences
Henry Franco-Salinas, East Asian Languages and Cultures 8c Natalie Kim Genini, International Relations 8c Communication
International Relations Genevieve Miranda Geoghan, Cinema-Television 8c
Asher Corbin Frankfurt, French Comparative Literature
Andrew Kwong Franklin, East Asian Area Studies Sanford Harvey George, Geography
Leandra Ann Fraser, Biological Sciences, Minor - Nutrition and Sanford Harvey George, Interdisciplinary Archaeology
Health Promotion Joseph Francis Geraghty, Political Science 8c Communication
Ethan Phillip Freeburn, Interdisciplinary Archaeology Drew Mason Gerardi, Psychology, Minor - Cinematic Arts
Jacob Freed, Communication Theodore Albert Gerike, Anthropology
Emily Nicole Friedberg, Health and Humanity 8c Spanish Amy Paige Gershoony, Sociology
Sarah E. Friedricks, Political Science, Minor - Psychology Alexander Gertel, Biological Sciences, Minor - Sociology
Anna Kristine Fryxell, English Nina Anne Gertsvolf, International Relations
Rachel Mirabelle Comeau Fuhrman, International Relations, Naira Ghazaryan, Psychology
Minor - Neuroscience 8c Environmental Studies Arm Ghosh, Political Science, Minor - Organizational
Eugenia King Fung, East Asian Languages and Cultures, Leadership and Management
Minor - Economics Richard Giancola, International Relations
Iris Ai-Rey Fung, International Relations Jillian Crystal Giannini, Human Performance, Minor - Natural
Megan Lindsay Funkhouser, International Relations, Minor - Science
Economics Myeshia Gibson, Psychology
Lauren Elizabeth Furniss, Broadcast and Digital Journalism 8c Zachary William Gilbard, Social Sciences
International Relations Briana Renee Gilbreath, H u m a n Performance, Minor -
Skylar Shireen Fykes, International Relations, Minor - Nutrition and Health Promotion
East Asian Languages and Cultures Stefanie Rose Gilbreath, Human Performance
Jessica Isabelle Gabrielian, Biological Sciences, Minor - Jonathan Andrew Gilde, Interdisciplinary Studies, Minor -
Occupational Science Digital Studies
Leah Teresa Gaeta, Biological Sciences Sheenah Gill, Psychology
Steven J. Gagliano, Political Science Lajoie De Vie Girges, Comparative Literature
Whitney Caroline Gaines, English 8c Political Science Mercy P. Goddard, Political Science, Minor - Sociology 8c
Benjamin Reed Gallant, Economics, Minor - Business Sports Media Studies
Janette Gallegos, Psychology Jordan Harrison Goh, International Relations, Minor - Applied
Patrick Galstians, Economics Computer Security
Amitha Kameswari Ganti, Biological Sciences Kelly Golden, Neuroscience 8c Psychology
Rihao Gao, Political Science 8c Economics, Minor - Alana Jade Goldenberg, Psychology, Minor - Cinematic Arts 8c
Management Consulting 8c W e b Technologies and Communication and the Entertainment Industry
Applications Samuel Klapper Goldenberg, History 8c Political Science
Aubrey Sheree Garcia, Communication 8c Public Relations Ana Maria Gomez Vasquez, Sociology 8c International Relations
Luis Fernando Garcia Rico, Political Science 8c American Elizabeth Claire Gong, Neuroscience, Minor - Popular Music
Studies and Ethnicity Studies
Benjamin Garcia Villarreal, Economics Miguel M . Gonzales, English 8c Spanish
Carlos Andres Garcia, International Relations, Minor - Peace Joshua Gonzalez, Social Sciences
and Conflict Studies Nathaniel James Gonzalez, Philosophy 8c Psychology 8c
Darcy Denise Garcia, Sociology, Minor - Forensics and Sociology, Minor - Photography
Criminality Azeezah Aazrah Goodwin, International Relations
Jose Adrian Garcia, Political Science Danielle M . Gordon, Political Science, Minor - Psychology
Karina Garcia, Spanish P. Victoria Gore, Sociology

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Jillian Rachel Gorelick, International Relations 8c Public Jacqueline Haidar, Neuroscience, Minor - Business
Relations Amir Haider, Neuroscience
Bret William Grainger, Political Science, Minor - Jessica Ann Haines, Art History
Entrepreneurship Scott Franklin Haisman, International Relations
Jessica Ann Granger, Anthropology 8c Cinema-Television Krikor Haroutioun Hajian, International Relations
Leslie Lynne Grantham, Sociology Souren Hajjar, Biological Sciences, Minor - Music Recording
Devon Alexander Graves, Philosophy Beatrice Anabel Halim, Economics
Emerald Nicole Greene, English, Minor - Art History Sarah Jane Hallbauer, Political Science 8c Cinematic Arts,
Jordan Rebecca Grief, Economics, Minor - Spanish Critical Studies
Maurice Eric Griefer, Economics, Minor - Business Hae Jin Ham, Psychology, Minor - Sociology
Alison Irene Griffin, Psychology 8c Cinematic Arts, Critical Jamie Pearl Han, Biological Sciences
Studies W a n g Han, Psychology
Danniel Marcosi Grigorian, Social Sciences Natalie Erin Hanks, Health and Humanity
Hillary Devon Grigsby, International Relations, Minor - French Garth Gregory Hansen, International Relations
Salina Grilli, Psychology James Ray Harbin, Political Science, Minor - Psychology
Miranda Catherine Grimland, Economics, Minor - Theatre 8c Amanda Nicole Hardy, Human Performance, Minor - Natural
French Science 8c Chemistry
Melissa Michelle Gross, Biological Sciences Elizabeth Rose Hares, Neuroscience 8c Social Sciences
Scott William Gross, Environmental Studies Heather Ann Harris, English
Cooper Donald Grossman, Philosophy, Minor - Natural Science Lacey Ann Harris, Linguistics, Minor - East Asian Languages
8c Medical Anthropology and Cultures
Erik Justin Grossman, English Matthew J. Hart, Social Sciences
Cristina Ann Grossu, Sociology, Minor - Forensics and Angela Gabriela Harwood, Linguistics 8c Spanish
Criminality Wilson Mark Haung, International Relations 8c East Asian
Milana Grozdanich, Neuroscience Languages and Cultures
Susan Guadarrama, Psychology, Minor - Environmental Kota Hayashi, Economics
Planning and Development Yasmeen Imad Hayat, Psychology 8c Neuroscience
Tony Guan, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor - Business Christie Lynn Hayes, Sociology
Law Ingrid Yinghong He, Neuroscience 8c Biological Sciences
Karla Elsa Guardado, Spanish 8c Sociology Jennifer Grace Healy, Human Performance, Minor - Nutrition
Julie Ariane Guerin, Neuroscience 8c Psychology, Minor - and Health Promotion
Art History Ivanna Renee Heard, International Relations
Alejandra Paulina Guerra, Psychology Meghan Ashley Hechinger, Linguistics/Psychology, Minor -
Emily Lynn Guerra, Psychology Spanish
Jorge Luis Guerreiro, Sociology Aron Heikali, Economics
Ana Gabriela Guevara, English, Minor - Spanish 8c Music Benjamin Heikali, Psychology
Industry Rebecca Helene Heim, Political Science 8c Psychology
Taline Chouchanik Guevrekian, Psychology 8c Biological Colin Michael Heinrich, English, Minor - Screenwriting
Sciences Paulina Hekmat, Psychology, Minor - Entrepreneurship
Alvin Gunawan, Economics Deshawn Michael Helmick, International Relations
Shipra Gupta, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies 8c Political Derik Henderson, History
Science, Minor - Screenwriting Nolan Curtis Henderson, Social Sciences
Angela Elena Gutierrez, Political Science 8c Philosophy Michael Scott Hergenrader, Spanish 8c Computer Science
Sonia Gutierrez, Social Sciences, Minor - Economics Stephanie Weiru Herh, Philosophy
Maria Del Pilar Guzman, English Lucy Ellen Hernandez, English
Vache Gyulnazaryan, Political Science Serena Estella Hernandez, English
Emily Elizabeth Marin Hacker, Psychology, Minor - Nutrition Sarah Lillian Herrman, Neuroscience, Minor - Spanish
and Health Promotion Amy Lynn Herrmann, International Relations, Minor - Peace
Chelsea Ann Haddad, History and Conflict Studies
James Theodore Hadjisavas, International Relations, Minor - Benjamin C. Hershman, Political Science, Minor - Business Law
Business Law 8c Marketing Tasbeeh Herwees, English 8c Print and Digital Journalism
Shadiya Mohamed Hagisufi, International Relations, Minor - Lauren Hessenbruch 111, Economics
Economics Alice Shoshana Highman, International Relations 8c
Jane Hahn, Economics, Minor - Mathematical Finance Cinema-Television

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Martin Suner Hilario, Physics Brian Eric Huefner, Psychology
Clara Jane Hill, International Relations, Minor - Gender Studies Joey Jacob Hughes, Social Sciences (Psychology)
8c French Melissa Mei Hughes, English, Minor - Public Health
Jeffrey Ryan Hill, Biological Sciences 8c Kinesiology Dong-Hee Huh, Economics
Michael Ernest Hill, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor - Christine Chi Min Hui, Biological Sciences
Business Law Ka Wei Hui, Psychology, Minor - Psychology and Law
Tyler Hilt, English 8c Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Nikolas Anton Hulewsky, Political Science 8c Economics
Trevor Thomas Himes, Sociology Jennifer Lauren Humiston, Art History
Katrina Michelle Hite, Biological Sciences Jane Young Hwang, Biological Sciences, Minor - Musical
Chun W i n g H o , Economics Studies
Daphne Justine H o , English, Minor - Communication Design Steven Hwang, Human Performance, Minor - Business
Ka W a H o , Psychology Sarah Yamina Ifrah, Biological Sciences, Minor - English
Ngoc Boi H o , International Relations Lauren Michiko Ige, Economics, Minor - Public Policy 8c
Thanh H o , French 8c International Relations, Minor - Theatre Business Law 8c International Relations
Trang Thi T h u H o , Philosophy Ashley Elizabeth Impellitteri, Communication 8c Political
Tsai-Yi H o , International Relations Science
Martin David Hodis, Spanish 8c International Relations Hakan Imrohoroglu, Philosophy
Genevieve P. Hoffman, International Relations 8c Economics Kathryn Nicole Indvik, Psychology, Minor - Nutrition and
Matilde Vittoria Hoffman, Neuroscience, Minor - Digital Health Promotion
Media-based Imaging Sarah Ruth Ingerson, American Studies and Ethnicity 8c
Alexander William Hofmann, Political Science 8c History Narrative Studies, Minor - Theatre
Colin Charles Hofmann, International Relations Lisa Kiyomi Inouye, Psychology, Minor - Communication
Angela S. Holcomb, Psychology Design 8c Advertising
Khaled Sultan Holmes, Communication 8c Classics Elise Catherine Irvine, Neuroscience, Minor - Business Law 8c
Ming Ming Hon, International Relations Marketing
Tiffany Linyan Hon, Economics Anahit Isaghulyan, English
Esther Hong, Psychology Lauren Masae Ishida, Neuroscience, Minor - East Asian
Jennifer J. Hong, Italian, Minor - Business 8c Communication Languages and Cultures
and the Entertainment Industry Karen Ishii, Economics
Rachel Joy Horn, Narrative Studies, Minor - W e b Technologies Victoria Kelsey Ishimatsu, Human Performance
and Applications Emi Ito, Psychology
Shane Michael Horton, Sociology, Minor - Real Estate Brandon Masuo Iwata, Biological Sciences
Development Jennifer Mariko Izumi, Psychology, Minor - Natural Science
Wes Chandler Horton, Human Performance Jonathan Ryen Jackson, History
Andrew James Hosea, Political Science Kyle Garrett Jacobsen, International Relations
Amara Michiko Hoshijo, French 8c Sociology Kathryn Louise Jacobsen-Majer, Political Science, Minor -
Fukuki Hoshino, Economics, Minor - Organizational Communication and the Entertainment Industry
Leadership and Management Nicole Kiki Jaffe, Neuroscience, Minor - Communication
Katinka I. Hosszu, Psychology Design 8c Theatre
Briana Lyn Howard, Political Science 8c Sociology Minnie Jan, Neuroscience
Samantha Mei Ling Howell, International Relations 8c Political Jeffrey M . Jancuska, Biological Sciences, Minor - Medical
Science Anthropology
Benjamin Allen Howie, Psychology, Minor - Neuroscience Grace Jang, Neuroscience, Minor - News Media and Society
Adriana Maria Hrenciuc, Political Science Usmanjatoi, Economics
Julian Samuel Hricik, Art History 8c Biological Sciences Jessica Javdan, Biological Sciences
Christopher Rafael Hrvoj, Neuroscience Rohit Ganesh Jayakar, Neuroscience, Minor - Spanish 8c Natural
Pauline Louise Hsieh, Psychology Science
Isabella Christine Hsu, Psychology, Minor - Cinematic Arts Chenura Dakshith Jayewickreme, Neuroscience
Amy Huang, Psychology Mary Ellen Jebbia, East Asian Languages and Cultures 8c
Grace Huang, Communication Religion 8c Business Administration, Minor - International
Lulu Huang, Economics Relations
Min-Tzu Mina Huang, Economics Katherine Sands Jeffery, Political Science, Minor - French 8c
Sharon Lynn Huang, Psychology History
Yuanyuan Huang, Economics Benjamin Paul Jennings, Social Sciences

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Danika Kelcey Jensen, Interdisciplinary Archaeology, M i n o r - Danielle Kaplan, Social Sciences
Spanish Anirudh Kapur, Economics, Minor - Mathematical Finance
Packay Davis Jeon, Political Science, Minor - Race, Ethnicity Wanjiku Elizabeth Karanja, American Studies and Ethnicity,
and Politics 8c Law and Society Minor - Cinematic Arts 8c International Relations
Jennifer Sooyuen Jeong, Neuroscience 8c Economics Michael James Karle, Sociology, Minor - Accounting
Joshua Andrew Jimenez, Neuroscience Alexis Anne Karr, Political Science 8c Communication
Dorothy Rouyi Jin, Neuroscience, Minor - Bioethics Sara Mounera Kashlan, International Relations
Joseph Jin, Biological Sciences Katherine Kaskanyan, Psychology
Nanxi Jin, Economics Nicole Akemi Katekaru, East Asian Languages and Cultures,
Yuri Jin, Neuroscience, Minor - Gender Studies Minor - Psychology
Klarisse Ramos Jison, International Relations Sequoia Rey Kaul, International Relations
Hwisangjo, Economics Hiroyasu Kawai, Economics
Brian Joh, Political Science Jenna Sachie Kawamura, English
Amanda Akiko Johnson, International Relations 8c East Asian Eckley M . Keach, Cinema-Television 8c English
Languages and Cultures Lia-Michelle Keane, Political Science, Minor - Business Law 8c
Carra Grace Johnson, Human Performance, Minor - Psychology Human Resource Management
Krystal Renee Johnson, Political Science Matthew Kecki, Communication 8c Economics
Paulina Ogonna Johnson, International Relations 8c Social Tatiana Simone Kelley, Social Sciences
Sciences Jayson Matthew Kellogg, Sociology
Amanda Christine Johnston, Biological Sciences, M i n o r - Keyaira Oliveva Tianne Kelly, Communication 8c English
Spanish Susan Marie Kendall, Art History, Minor - Natural Science
Bonnie C. Johnston, International Relations, Minor - Business Cameron Mitchell Kenebrew, Psychology
Law Jake Matthew Kennedy, International Relations 8c Political
Natalie Eliane Jonckheere, Linguistics, Minor - Cinematic Arts Science, Minor - French
April Tyree Jones, International Relations Timothy Joseph Kessler, Human Performance
Evan William Jones, Anthropology, Minor - Cinematic Arts Gregory William Kestenbaum, Environmental Studies, Minor -
Iesha Jones, Biological Sciences, Minor - Biotechnology Entrepreneurship
Tony Thomas Jones, Biological Sciences Siu Tsun Keung, Economics 8c East Asian Languages and
Anne Elizabeth Jorgensen, Political Science Cultures, Minor - Accounting
Angelica Sabado Juarez, Sociology 8c Public Relations Harout Vicken Keuroghlian, Biological Sciences
Christopher Mark Juarez, Political Science Kendra Evan Keyse, Psychology, Minor - Consumer Behavior
Julian Jung, Political Science Babak Khaleghian, Economics
Kristin Kiyomi Jung, H u m a n Performance, Minor - Accounting Danyal Sabir Khan, Neuroscience
8c Business Faez Ibrahim Khanmohamed, Economics
Sheliza Kabani, Biological Sciences Azniv Khararjian, Political Science
Rachel Kadar, International Relations Alain Armen Khatchatourian, International Relations, Minor -
Sean Harrison Kagan, East Asian Languages and Cultures 8c Entrepreneurship
International Relations Tina Khiani, Psychology, Biological Sciences, Minor - Cultural
Matthew Francis Kalil, Sociology Competence in Medicine
Ryan H . Kallabis, Political Science Catherine Peony Khoo, Biological Sciences, Minor - Business
Syed Yasir Kamal, Economics Pedram Joseph Khorsandi, Neuroscience, Minor - Substance
Allen Robert Kanady, Economics Abuse Prevention 8c Natural Science
Lori Leilani Michiko Kaneko, Psychology Megan Renee Kiddoo, English, Minor - Business
Yu Sara Kanematsu, English, Minor - Screenwriting Ella Rey Kidron, East Asian Languages and Cultures 8c
Jinny Kang, Political Science International Relations
Tammy Kang, English Andrea Soyeon Kim, Psychology
Celeste Kanne, Anthropology, Minor - East Asian Languages Brian Jinyup Kim, Economics
and Cultures Danielle Kanani Kim, International Relations
Mark Kenji Kanow, Economics, Minor - Sports Media Studies Derek J. Kim, International Relations
Rebecca Maria Kantor, English, Minor - Psychology 8c Esther Daun Kim, International Relations
Cinematic Arts Grace Kim, Political Science
Sonam Kapadia, Psychology, Minor - Political Science H a Yeun Kim, Biological Sciences
Sonam Ghanshyam Kapadia, Biological Sciences, Minor - Hee Sun Kim, Economics
Sociology Jacob Kim, Economics, Minor - Accounting 8c Business

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Jacqueline Kim, East Asian Languages and Cultures Celia Karen Kung, Computer Science
Jaehyun Kim, Human Performance Kane S. Kuo, Biological Sciences, Minor - Cinematic Arts
John Sungsoo Kim, Psychology Yuki Kuroyanagi, Economics
Jooyun Kim, Social Sciences Kevin Toshiro Kuwahara, Mathematics
Jungmin Kim, Art History, Minor - Marketing Ji Hye Kwak, Economics
Ki O k Kim, Economics Kyu W a n Kwak, Biological Sciences
Kwang-Sub Kim, Economics, Minor - Consumer Behavior Andrew Kwan, Sociology
Pauline Josephina Kim, Biological Sciences Jessica Lynnette Kwok, International Relations, Minor - French
Stacy M . Kim, Biological Sciences Vivian Wing-Hang Kwok, International Relations, Minor -
Young Bin Kim, Biological Sciences, Minor - Business Communication Design
Bryan Daniel Kimiabakhsh, Neuroscience, Minor - Natural Angie Lai Ting Kwong, Psychology
Science Christianna Kyriacou, Print and Digital Journalism 8c Political
Bryan Wardman King, English, Minor - Entrepreneurship Science, Minor - Communication Law and Media Policy
Kathryn Renee King, Anthropology, Minor - Nonprofits, Sehreen Ladak, Psychology 8c Political Science, Minor -
Philanthropy and Volunteerism Business Law
Rachel Miranda King, Psychology, Minor - Consumer Behavior Szu-Yu Lai, Economics
8c Public Management Trillion Lai, Economics, Minor - Operations and Supply Chain
Samantha Leigh Kingman, Economics, Minor - Business Law Management
LyndsayJ. Kinstler, Psychology, Minor - Business Wai Ling Lai, Economics
Richard Luis Kitterman, Russian 8c International Relations Wingyi Lai, Economics
Jordan Gayle Klarik, English Brenda Lalezari, Psychology
Tamara Kliot, Health and Humanity, Minor - Nonprofits, Hiu Lai Lam, Psychology
Philanthropy and Volunteerism Jessica Karen Lam, Psychology, Minor - Business Law
Maisie Neal Klompus, French 8c Theatre, Minor - Philosophy Michelle Wendy Lam, Biological Sciences
James Knauer, Political Science Tawny Marie Lamb, English
Thomas Evans Knight, Anthropology Kent Chandler Lamm, English
Wesley Nobuo Kobashigawa, Psychology John Edward Landon, International Relations
Christine Cheryl Kobayashi, English, Minor - Consumer Norma Larios, Social Sciences
Behavior Andrew Wai Chiu Lau, Economics, Minor - Accounting
Brenda Whitney Koffi, Political Science Helena Helin Lau, Biological Sciences
Yu Mi Koh, Economics Hiufung Keith Lau, Economics
Adam Alexander Kolawa, Biological Sciences Jimmy Lau, Biological Sciences
Ilya Kolyandra, Economics Kai Chung Lau, Economics
Yelena Koncha, Political Science, Minor - Russian Area Studies Kwan Ming Jimmy Lau, East Asian Area Studies, Minor -
Ryusuke Kondo, Psychology, Minor - Cinematic Arts Entrepreneurship
Tyler Wingard Konney, International Relations Victor Aaron Lavi, Economics
Sangho Koo, Economics Kelly Marie Lawrence, English, Minor - Entrepreneurship
Anna Korbakis, Political Science, Minor - Spanish 8c Business Mark Lay, Neuroscience
Law Daisy Lazaro, Spanish 8c Sociology
Dylan Scott Kombluth, Political Science, Minor - Business 8c Victoria Emerald Le, Fine Arts 8c Biological Sciences
Communication Law and Media Policy Max Christopher Le Saffre, International Relations, Minor -
Jeffery Michael Koskie, Economics French
Soo Yon Lee Koyama, Psychology Alexandra Lynn Leard, International Relations 8c Political
Hansa Kraikosol, Economics Science
Lee Ann Kraljev, Anthropology, Minor - Cinematic Arts David Lebental, Economics, Minor - Entrepreneurship
Kevin Joseph Krause, Psychology, Minor - Cinematic Arts 8c Christoph John Lebherz, Anthropology, Minor - Music
Business Recording
Melissa Jean Krigbaum, Economics 8c Environmental Studies James H . Leckie, Political Science, Minor - Law and Society
Kelsey Lynn Krigstein, Biological Sciences Amanda Lee, Linguistics
Tanya Michelle Krisman, Human Performance, Minor - Andrew Tahwan Lee, Social Sciences 8c Political Science
Psychology Ariel Lee, International Relations, Minor - Entrepreneurship
Kathryn Jane Kroopnick, Sociology, Minor - Psychology and Benny Uram Lee, Economics, Minor - Business Technology
Law Fusion
Max Kudisch, Philosophy Catherine Barbara Lee, Biological Sciences

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Charles Stewart Lee, Social Sciences, Minor - Marketing Henrietta Sandra Levin, International Relations
Chih-Pang Lee, Psychology Alexander Michael Levy, Biological Sciences, Minor - Art
Christine Aimee Lee, Social Sciences History
Christine Jiyoun Lee, Biological Sciences Kelsey Alina Lewis, Environmental Studies
Christine M i Lee, Biological Sciences 8c Neuroscience, Minor - Leslie June Lewis, Psychology 8c Neuroscience
Theatre Alex Chaplin Li, Political Science
Dongwoo Lee, International Relations Mary Koon Li, Biological Sciences
Erica Kristen Lee, Psychology, Minor - Marketing Wakefield Kwok Li, East Asian Languages and Cultures
Erin Harumi Lee, Neuroscience 8c Psychology Xiaolong Li, Applied and Computational Mathematics
Esther Kyungjin Lee, Biological Sciences, Minor - Cultural Yanan Li, Biological Sciences
Competence in Medicine Yun Li, Economics
Eun Hyong Lee, Economics Grace Liang, Social Sciences 8c Biological Sciences
Eunice Sunyoung Lee, Economics, Minor - Business Nicole Kainani Libbey, Psychology
Gihyun Lee, Biological Sciences Dionne Pauline Licudine, International Relations 8c Political
Heather Ning Lee, Communication 8c Anthropology Science
Hee Eun Lee, International Relations Jessica Marie Lienemann, Astronomy, Minor - Sociology
Jasmine Anne Lee, Psychology Michelle Reiko Lieskovsky, Sociology, Minor - Consumer
Jennifer Lee, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies 8c Narrative Studies Behavior 8c Marketing
Jennifer Nicole Lee, English, Minor - Psychology and Law Matthew Lim, Economics, Minor - Business
Jenny Lee, Psychology Jaime Limon, Economics 8c Spanish, Minor - Business Law
Jeremy K. Lee, Economics, Minor - Business 8c Music Industry Annie Lin, Health and Humanity, Minor - Business
Jin Yung Lee, International Relations Cary Lin, English
Joanne Wona Lee, Biological Sciences Kena Lin, Economics
Justine Lee, Neuroscience Kevin Lin, Biological Sciences
Katrina Yuk-May Lee, East Asian Languages and Cultures, Wen-Ling Lin, Economics
Minor - Planning and Development Robert Anthony Lincoln, Philosophy 8c Business
Kevin Kin Yat Lee, Social Sciences Danielle Nicole Lindo, English, Minor - Psychology 8c Natural
Min Jung Lee, Psychology Science
Randolph Yao-Chung Lee, Biological Sciences Alexandra M . Lipari, Psychology
Sandy Lee, Biological Sciences Allison Litman, Economics
Sara Lee, Biological Sciences Angela Liu, International Relations
Sophia Lee, Print Journalism 8c East Asian Languages and Kevin Liu, International Relations
Cultures Marco D . Liu, East Asian Languages and Cultures
Stephen H . Lee, Biological Sciences, Minor - Organizational Stanley Wei Liu, Psychology
Leadership and Management Yueyang Liu, Economics 8c Neuroscience
Su Jung Lee, Economics Corysa Deeann Lloyd, Anthropology
Sun Young Lee, Biological Sciences Ching Hin Lo, Economics
Vanessa Lee, Psychology, Minor - Forensics and Criminality 8c M a n San Francis Lo, International Relations
Natural Science Darcy Lobitz, Sociology, Minor - Forensics and Criminality
W o n Suk Lee, International Relations Evan Weis Logoluso, Economics, Minor - Managing Human
Yeonheui Lee, Economics Relations
Justin Andrew Leeka, Biological Sciences Blake Xavier Longoria, English
Clement Lefert, Economics Angel D . Lopez, Political Science, Minor - Business Law
Chon Hou Lei, Economics Luke L. Lopez, English, Minor - Cinematic Arts
Maureen Lee Lenker, Cinema-Television 8c History, Minor - Nidia Lopez, Philosophy, Politics and Law
Theatre Taylor Elizabeth Lord, Human Performance
Araceli Leon, International Relations Katherine Elizabeth Lorenzen, International Relations, Minor -
Lucy A. Leon, History 8c Political Science Spanish
Jennifer Lynn Leshkevich, American Studies and Ethnicity 8c Anniya Charmane Louis, Psychology, Minor - Applied Theatre
Communication, Minor - Advertising Arts
Mary J. Letourneau, Neuroscience 8c Psychology Alexa Nicole Love, Neuroscience
Gladys Yau Leung, Neuroscience, Minor - Business Andrew Paul Lovier, Neuroscience
Jonah Levavi, Economics Scott Daniel Lowe, Psychology
Dana Michelle Levin, Biological Sciences Karen Beck Lu, Biological Sciences, Minor - Business

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Weikai Lu, Economics, Minor - Business Elizabeth Martin, Economics, Minor - Real Estate Development
Zachary Po-Yi Lu, International Relations Gwynivere Martin, International Relations
Katherine Alexis Lubina, Biological Sciences, Minor - Spanish MacKenzie Kate Martin, Health and Humanity
Daisy Luc, Psychology, Minor - Natural Science 8c Consumer Nicole Maria Martin, Art History, Minor - Psychology
Behavior Matthew Anthony Martinez, Health and Humanity
Peter Lucassen, International Relations Jennifer Christine Massey, Philosophy, Politics and Law,
Louis Lucero II, Environmental Studies, Minor - Screenwriting Minor - Business
8c English Chelsea Leila Massoud, Psychology, Minor - French 8c
Katherine Lucido, American Studies and Ethnicity 8c Sociology International Relations
Jennifer Lee Lui, Biological Sciences, Minor - Sculpture Alissa Akemi Masutani, Political Science, Minor -
Samson Lui, Economics Environmental Studies
Alexandra Berlyn Luizzi, Psychology Eliana Georgina Mata, International Relations, Minor -
Francisco Luna, International Relations, Minor - Business Law Forensics and Criminality
David Jie Luo, Neuroscience, Minor - Consumer Behavior Deryck AHel Matallah, Biological Sciences
Amanda Rebecca Lutz, Linguistics/Psychology, Minor - Spanish Rebecca Modupe Matey, International Relations, Minor -
Jenny Bao Ngoc Luu, Biological Sciences, Minor - Accounting Global Communication
Anna P. Lyon, Gender Studies Brett William Mathews, Biological Sciences 8c Neuroscience
Shaodan Ma, Economics Melanie Monique Mathis, Political Science, Minor - W e b
Zachary Patrick Maas, Social Sciences Technologies and Applications
Matthew Macedo, Communication, Minor - Marketing Jessica Alaina Matlock, Psychology, Minor - Substance Abuse
John Charles Mach, Biological Sciences, Minor - Cinematic Arts Prevention
Randall James Machado, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor - Evan Kinya Matsuda, International Relations, Minor - Middle
Psychology East Studies
James Curtis Mack III, Biological Sciences, Minor - News Maximilian Takeshi Matsumoto, Biological Sciences, Minor -
Media and Society Biotechnology
Laila Madni, Psychology, Minor - Two-Dimensional Studies Andy Ryohei Matsuzaki, Economics, Minor - Business
Joseph Maeng, Economics Jaclyn Elise Matthews, Public Relations 8c Gender Studies
John Matthew Mahan, International Relations Brendan James Mauch, Philosophy, Minor - Spanish
Gregory Paul Mahdesian, Classics Michael Samuel Maulano, Political Science, Minor - Public Policy
Ravi S. Mahesh, Political Science 8c Economics Cynthia Barbara Maxwell-Dillard, Sociology
Lauren Alexis Mailey, Health and Humanity, Minor - Ashley Evin May, Psychology
Neuroscience Trenton John Mayol, Neuroscience, Minor - Entrepreneurship
Therese Makhoul, Biological Sciences John William McAllister, Theatre 8c Economics
Lauren Yu-Lien Maldonado, Art History 8c Biological Sciences David Conrad McAlpine, Neuroscience 8c Broadcast and Digital
Patrick James Manahan, Political Science Journalism, Minor - Natural Science
Hannah Kathleen Mann, Narrative Studies John E. McBride, Narrative Studies, Minor - Screenwriting
Otilia Manzo, American Studies and Ethnicity Ella Saftler McCallion, Economics, Minor - Visual Culture
Eaphy Mao, East Asian Languages and Cultures Aubrey Janet McClure, English
Lauren Tully March, Psychology, Minor - Occupational Science Kelly Corinne McColl, Neuroscience
8c Sports Media Studies Lauren Elizabeth McCourt, Health and Humanity, Minor -
Allyson Joyce Marcus, Communication 8c History Medical Anthropology
Katharine Grace Marder, Philosophy, Minor - Natural Science Melissa Keyoco McCray, Social Sciences
8c Bioethics Elizabeth Claire McDermott, History, Minor - Middle East
Jeremy Dychioco Mariano, Biological Sciences Studies
Morgan Paige Mariasy, Linguistics, Minor - French Bridget Kathleen McDonald, Environmental Studies, Minor -
Chelsea Rae Markowitz, Psychology, Minor - Business Spanish
Andrew James Marnell, English Margarita Enrique McFadden, International Relations
Megan Lynn Maros, International Relations Justin James McGinnis, Economics
Rachel Elizabeth Marshall, Neuroscience Shannon Valerie McHugh, Psychology, Minor - Children and
Kevin Jonathan Marsing, Social Sciences Families in Urban America
Charles Carver Martensen, Art History Mollie Marie McKenzie, English
Robert Maxwell Martensen, English, Minor - Cinematic Arts Macey Johnel McKinney, Social Sciences, Minor - Spanish
Victor Manuel Marticorena, Social Sciences, Minor - Mark Leo McKinnon, International Relations 8c Russian
Entrepreneurship 8c Sports Media Studies Brian Scott McLaughlin, Political Science

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Daniel Joseph McLaughlin, International Relations Neilou Mogharabi, English
Michaela Marie McLoughlin, Environmental Studies Esther Mojica, Spanish 8c Sociology
Olivia Caroline McMullen-Fields, Art History, Minor - Medical Katherine Colleen Moncrief, International Relations, Minor -
Anthropology Spanish 8c Cinematic Arts
Kyle Thomas McWhirter, English 8c Political Science Kimberley Nicole Monks, Biological Sciences
Mackenzie AUyn Meadows, Applied and Computational Gail Marie Montag, Psychology
Mathematics Gregory Etsuro Montana, International Relations, Minor -
Leopoldo Meda, English Peace and Conflict Studies 8c Spanish
Stephen Michael Medearis, Economics Alexandria C. Montes, Communication 8c Political Science
Vladimir Enrique Medenica, Psychology 8c Political Science William McClelland Montgomery, History
Jeremy Samuel Medioni, Human Performance Emilie Nicole Moore, Environmental Studies
Kristina Maria Medrano, Psychology Gregory Lee Moore, Economics, Minor - Cinematic Arts 8c
Armen Melkonian, Biological Sciences Entrepreneurship
Jesse Michael Mentz, International Relations, Minor - Ashley Cassandra Morales, Chemistry 8c Political Science
Songwriting Gemma Alejandra Morales, Linguistics, Minor - Spanish
Omar Mohammad Merchant, Biological Sciences Jaqueline Victoria Moreno, Psychology 8c Neuroscience
Wilhelm Delano Meriwether, Health and Humanity, Minor - Reed Alexander Moreno, Psychology, Minor - Psychology and
Nonprofits, Philanthropy and Volunteerism Law
Ingrid Elizabeth Messbauer, Linguistics 8c Philosophy, Politics Matthew B. Moretti, Economics, Minor - Cinematic Arts
and Law Stephanie Nichole Morgan, History
Heidi Michelle Mettler, Linguistics 8c Psychology, Minor - Gabriela Moriarty, East Asian Languages and Cultures 8c
Spanish Psychology
David Michael Metz, English 8c International Relations, Sydney Clair Morical, Environmental Studies 8c Gender Studies
Minor - Songwriting Michikomei Tan Morri, Psychology, Minor - Children and
Ashley E. Meyer, History, Minor - Religion Families in Urban America
Philip Dixon Meyer, Russian 8c International Relations Roger Lewis Morton, Economics, Minor - Psychology
Gabriel Alexander Meyers, International Relations Zea Ray Moscone, English 8c Communication, Minor -
Nancy Michel, International Relations, Minor - Psychology Screenwriting
Kinga Olga Mikolajczyk, Psychology 8c Human Performance Joshua Ethan Moss, International Relations
Andrew James Mildenberg, Social Sciences Jany Valezca Motta, Psychology
Alisa Melody Miller, Psychology 8c American Studies and Pedro Dourado Moura, Political Science 8c Print and Digital
Ethnicity Journalism
Corey Miller, Gender Studies 8c Political Science Natasha A. Moussouras, Chemistry 8c Spanish
Gregory Philip Miller, Psychology Sevan Ian Movsesian, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor -
Rebecca Marie Miller, Russian 8c International Relations Natural Science
Taylor Anne Miller, International Relations, Minor - Aaron Jameson Mueller, Psychology 8c Neuroscience
Architecture Aadrita Mukerji, Economics, Minor - Screenwriting 8c French
Amber Nichole Milliken, Anthropology Alex Mullvain, Political Science
Natalie Alexandra Millman, Sociology, Minor - Children and Felipe Munoz, Neuroscience, Minor - Statistics
Families in Urban America Jonathan Emilio Munoz, Neuroscience, Minor - Theatre
Kirk Shekinah Min, Philosophy, Minor - Songwriting Shenandoah Tareh Munoz, Psychology
Anna Eleanor Miner, International Relations Leilani Grace Murakami, American Studies and Ethnicity,
Julie Ming, Economics, Minor - Accounting Minor - Sociology
Musfik Misu Minhaz, Political Science, Minor - Occupational Monica Lucia Murillo, Anthropology
Science Alexandra Masako Muromoto, Political Science, Minor -
Geoffrey Bryan Mink, Political Science, Minor - English Photography
Sean Anthony Minor, Psychology Allison Kathryn Naeve, Sociology
Shantrell Antoinette Mitchell, International Relations 8c French Shelly K. Nakamura, Psychology, Minor - Children and Families
Kelsea Ann Yuk Lan Mizusawa, Biological Sciences in Urban America
Yasmin Moaven, Political Science Susie Nam, Psychology 8c Neuroscience
Annalise Aileen Moberg, English, Minor - Advertising Bret Nicholas Namihas, Biological Sciences
Andrea Cecilia Mobine, Psychology Anjali Maya Naskar, International Relations, Minor - Economics
Neal Patrick Moehrle, Biological Sciences, Minor - Popular Hani Nasser, Human Performance
Music Studies Sofia Nava, Spanish 8c American Studies and Ethnicity

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Christina P. Navarro, Psychology 8c Political Science Noa Oldak, Anthropology, Minor - H u m a n Rights 8c English
Armond Nazarian, Economics, Minor - Accounting 8c Spanish
Sharon Nazitto, Political Science Marielle Bradley Olentine, International Relations, Minor -
Cody Shaw Nelson, History Cinematic Arts
Steven Bradley Nelson, Economics, Minor - Real Estate Steven Milanez Oliveira, Biological Sciences, Minor -
Development Psychology
Natasha Helen Neufeld, Art History 8c French Michael David Olivo, International Relations
Mabel Lorenza Nevarez, Environmental Studies Amber Ashia Omar, Neuroscience, Minor - Natural Science
Briana Elise Neveras, Psychology, Minor - Spanish Kanghui Jeriel Ong, Economics
Ka Yan Ng, Psychology Christopher Jeffrey Or, East Asian Languages and Cultures
Han Thu Nguyen, Psychology, Minor - Spanish 8c Natural Will Johnson Orlady, Neuroscience 8c Psychology
Science Gabriel Matthew Ornelas, International Relations
Kevin Nguyen, Neuroscience Alberto Joshua Ortega, Spanish 8c Health Promotion and
Nam Nguyen, International Relations, Minor - Musical Studies Disease Prevention Studies, Minor - Natural Science
Phi Tuan Nguyen, Biological Sciences Neil Robert Ortlani, International Relations, Minor - Business
Phong Dang Nguyen, International Relations 8c Economics Law
Samantha Nguyen, Biological Sciences Joseph Max Orton, Neuroscience
Tiffany Tris Nguyen, Sociology 8c Social Sciences, Minor - Elijah Jovan Oseguera, International Relations, M i n o r -
Business Law 8c Consumer Behavior Economics
Tran Bao Nguyen, Mathematics 8c Philosophy Jack William Ostler, Economics 8c Earth Sciences
Noel Saint Nicholas, English Karen J. Ota, East Asian Languages and Cultures
Lara Ellen Nichols, International Relations, Minor - French 8c Lauren Mie Nalani Otaguro, Neuroscience, Minor -
Painting 8c Russian Environmental Studies
Stephanie Marie Nicolard, Psychology 8c English, Minor - French Brian Chon-Yee Ou, Biological Sciences
Mari Nikogosyan, Political Science, Minor - Medical Tony Ov, International Relations
Anthropology Alexandra Nicole Ovadia, Psychology, Minor - Spanish
Brenda Niu, Psychology 8c Biological Sciences Christian John Overton, Political Science, Minor - Psychology
Logan Cymes Noblin, Anthropology and Law
Cheryl Lynn Noda, Psychology Alysha Harper Owen, English, Minor - Psychology
Anna Noh, Psychology, Minor - Consumer Behavior Efe Ozturk, Biological Sciences
Gene H o Noh, English Alison Bartlett Pace, Psychology
Omar Hassan Noon, International Relations Leandra Maree Pacheco-Caballero, English
Cheri Noone, Psychology Grant Ashton Packwood, International Relations
Alexander Chai Norby, Political Science, Minor - East Asian Angela Eun-Ae Paek, Psychology
Area Studies Grace Pak, Biological Sciences, Minor - Psychology
Alena Christine Nordholm, International Relations 8c Desiree Pakravan, Art History, Minor - Architecture
Psychology Daniel Toshio Paly, International Relations 8c Economics
Danya Nourafshan, Psychology, Minor - Consumer Behavior Doreen Yu Tung Pan, Sociology, Minor - Business
Khadizhat Nurbagandova, International Relations Sujan Pang, Psychology 8c Neuroscience
Yinmai Flannery O'Connor, Neuroscience Alexandra Sophia Papadopoulos, Anthropology
Ryan John O'Connor, Philosophy, Minor - Business Law Kevin William Paquet, International Relations
Brien Thomas O'Loughlin, Psychology 8c Theatre Nicolas Pardo, Economics
Robin O'Neal, Philosophy 8c Religion Jeffrey Matthew Pardue, Economics, Minor - Business
Christopher Toshio Obi, Biological Sciences 8c Political Science Amrita Ajay Parekh, Psychology 8c Communication
Cristhian R. Ochoa, Philosophy, Politics and Law 8c Political Nicole Ashley Parisi, Psychology
Science Andrew Park, Economics
Antonia Estelita Budiawan Oen, Psychology Charlotte Haejin Park, Philosophy
Ochanya Jennifer Ogah, Health and Humanity In Ah Park, Human Performance
John Hovhannes Oganesyan, Biological Sciences Jane Hyun Joo Park, Economics 8c Sociology, Minor - Spanish
Brendan Keaweikekahialiiokamoku Ogata, Economics Joo Young Park, International Relations
Justin Joonsuk Oh, Psychology Ju Yeon Park, Economics
Susan Haejung Oh, Earth Sciences Michael Brian Park, History
Takanori Ohkubo, Biological Sciences, Minor - Business 8c Sarah Inae Park, Neuroscience, Minor - Musical Studies
Accounting Sooyong Park, Biological Sciences

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Brandon John Patrick Parole, Economics, Minor - Music Nicholas Lee Price, Biological Sciences, Minor - Kinesiology
Industry Sergio Prieto, Human Performance
Neda Desiree Parsa, Psychology Travis Hunter Primm, East Asian Area Studies
Ambika Parti, Health and Humanity Blaine Taylor Prober, Political Science, Minor - Consumer
Surya Teja Pasupuleti, Neuroscience 8c Linguistics Behavior
Kaleena Hemant Patel, Biological Sciences, Minor - Psychology Sara Gabrielle Ptasnik, Neuroscience, Minor - Sculpture 8c
8c Spanish Natural Science
Kesar Patel, Spanish 8c Accounting Carla Paola Pulido, Art History
Lindsey Michelle Patin, Economics 8c International Relations Swati Pullela, Music 8c Psychology
Mackenzie Patterson, Communication Reyna Lopez Pulliam, Neuroscience, Minor - Spanish
Michael Ray Pattison, Biological Sciences, Minor - 3D Christina Maria Pushaw, History
Animation Deanna Li Quan, East Asian Languages and Cultures 8c
Brittany Marcella Patton, East Asian Languages and Cultures 8c Biological Sciences
Psychology Irving Anselmo Quinonez, Political Science, Minor -
Amber Christine Pawlik, Philosophy International Relations
Parham Paydar, Economics Raymond Rabbani, Psychology
Aareon Ashley Payne, Social Sciences Sophia J. Rabiee, Psychology 8c Gender Studies
Gary Jemyle Pearson, Psychology Ranjita Raghavan, Neuroscience, Minor - Consumer Behavior
Tucker Steel Peleuses, Psychology, Minor - Entrepreneurship Farmon Javad Rahimi, Psychology
Jennifer Marie Pemberton, International Relations Orlando Monte Raibon, German
Alec Matthew Perez, Social Sciences Chandni Raja, International Relations 8c Biological Sciences
Gregory Joseph Perez, Sociology Anu R. Ramachandran, Neuroscience
Jay Gardner Perlman, Psychology Amy Ramchandani, Neuroscience 8c Psychology
Ben H . Perlmutter, Political Science Andrew Michael Ramirez, English, Minor - News Media and
Jasmine Sharron Perry, History, Minor - Children and Families Society
in Urban America 8c Forensics and Criminality Alison Grace Ramos, Human Performance, Minor - Health
Ashlie Rose Person, Psychology Communication
Kelsey Joanne Peterson, Psychology Freddy Ramos, History, Minor - Business Law 8c Construction
Mara Bovard Peterson, Political Science, Minor - Law and Planning and Management
Society Zara Shireen Randera, Psychology, Minor - Cinematic Arts
Evan Artemus Peto, International Relations Christina Ida Sylvia Raquel, Political Science
Nathan Pouya Pezeshki, International Relations Christina Elaine Ratto, Chemistry
Leslie Ann Marie Picazo, Biological Sciences Taylor Jessie Raymond, Psychology, Minor - Gender Studies 8c
Lisa Rachel Pinsky, Italian Entrepreneurship
Nicolas George Anastasis Pittarides, Gender Studies 8c Julia Marie Raynsford, Political Science, Minor - Forensics and
Communication Criminality 8c Cinematic Arts
Geoffrey J. Plauger, English, Minor - Screenwriting Kathryn Elise Reed, Biological Sciences
Elyse N. Plotin, Psychology Marjorie L. Reed, East Asian Area Studies
Sy Kaleo Poggemeyer, Linguistics, Minor - Russian Meredith D . Reed, Philosophy, Politics and Law
Laura Pogosian, Psychology David Joel Resnick, International Relations 8c English, Minor -
Charles Berg Pohlad, East Asian Languages and Cultures 8c Art Accounting
History, Minor - Business Natalie Jennifer Reyes, International Relations
Shoshana Lynn Polansky, Sociology, Minor - Consumer Nicholas Daniel Reyes, History and Social Science Education
Behavior Andrea Briana Reynoso, Psychology 8c Spanish
Jack Mitchell Poison, International Relations, Minor - Jane Elizabeth Rhodes, Communication 8c Political Science,
Entrepreneurship Minor - Spanish
Cezar Postolache, Mathematics Eva Mei Rice, International Relations
Delila Maryam Pouldar, Biological Sciences, Minor - Business Samantha Rifkin, History
Tiffany Pouldar, Psychology, Minor - Natural Science Labrini Christina Rigas, Political Science, Minor - Real Estate
Liam James Powers, Communication 8c Political Science Development
Patreeya Prasertvit, Psychology 8c English Matthew L. Rigdon, English
Spencer William Pratt, Political Science Rashmi Rikhy, International Relations
Anna Nicole Price, Narrative Studies, Minor - Drawing Erin Riley, Sociology
Erika Jackson Price, Neuroscience, Minor - J a z z Studies Heather Marie Riley, Psychology

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Ryan Alan Rinard, Political Science 8c History Emon Saee, Economics
Daniel Alan Rios, English, Minor - Advertising 8c Comparative Aram Safarian, Economics
Literature Emily Kazuha Saito, Sociology, Minor - History
Katherine Ann Risbrough, Health and Humanity, Minor - Caitlin Marie Salata, Psychology, Minor - Business Law
Spanish Marina Samy Saleeb, International Relations, Minor - Global
Nick Ritelli, Psychology, Minor - Philosophy Communication
Austin Daniel Rittenour, Economics, Minor - Accounting Emily Kate Salkin, International Relations, Minor - Cinematic
Christian Rivas, International Relations Arts
Jorge Rivera, Psychology, Minor - Spanish Francesca McCormick Salvatini, History
Vanessa Rivera, Spanish 8c Psychology Michael Kiyoshi Salvatore, Fine Arts 8c Anthropology
Brian Joseph Roach, Political Science Hibah Fatima Samad, Communication
Amanda Kristine Robbins, Political Science Brian Kai Sameshima, English, Minor - Cinematic Arts
Chelsea Nicole Robbins, Neuroscience, Minor - Consumer Sara Joanne Sameshima, East Asian Languages and Cultures
Behavior Memorie Vanessa Samuel, Biological Sciences, Minor -
Shelby Christine Roberts, Neuroscience, Minor - Spanish Psychology
Mindy Ashley Robins, Economics, Minor - Business Joy Nicole Samuels, Sociology 8c Psychology, Minor - Sports
Katelyn Dobbs Robinson, Environmental Studies Media Studies
Christina Denise Robles, Environmental Studies Jorge Antonio Sanchez, Psychology, Minor - Cinematic Arts
Alejandra Rocha, Environmental Studies Nelson Jeremyas Sanchez, International Relations 8c Political
Jon Joaquin Rocha, International Relations Science
Melissa Anne Rocque, International Relations Salvador Alejandro Sanchez, International Relations
Carlos E. Rodriguez, History Yvette Sanchez, Psychology, Minor - Forensics and Criminality
Jose Rodriguez, Jr., Psychology, Minor - Business Vannessa Rose Sanchez-Gonzales, Psychology 8c Sociology,
Maria Lorena Rodriguez, International Relations Minor - Communication and the Entertainment Industry
Valen Eva Rodriguez, Sociology Shayna Lynne Sanderson, Psychology
Brian Ross Rodysill, Environmental Studies, Minor - Natural Samrat Mukesh Sanghvi, Biological Sciences
Science Brian Santa Maria, Economics
Gabrielle Elise Roffe, Environmental Studies April Santos, Biological Sciences
Amy Rogers, Neuroscience, Minor - Spanish 8c Natural Science Arpine Sardaryan, Philosophy, Minor - Communication Law
Benjamin Mark Rolnik, Interdisciplinary Studies 8c Psychology and Media Policy 8c Forensics and Criminality
Andrew Ian Ros, English, Minor - Cinematic Arts Hakob Saribekyan, Biological Sciences
Jessica Lauren Rosenthal, Psychology Kayan Sarpelleh, Biological Sciences
Jonah David Rosenthal, Social Sciences Nora Natalie Sassounian, International Relations
Michael William Rosenthal, Human Performance, Minor - Zenia Sattar, Biological Sciences
Business Venus Lorelei Savage, International Relations
Jenna Katherine Ross, History, Minor - Peace and Conflict Neelam Jethalal Savla, Psychology 8c Political Science, Minor -
Studies Environmental Studies
Katherine Byrne Ross, Neuroscience 8c Psychology, Minor - Ryan James Scallan, Political Science
Natural Science Matthew Michael Schaefer, English, Minor - Communication
Sanam Roufeh, Psychology Design
Ian Michael Rowe, Psychology 8c Communication Tanner Jacob Scharch, Psychology
Kenneth Michael Rowles, Narrative Studies, Minor - Cinematic Mary Laura Scharffenberger, International Relations
Arts Lauren Aline Schlerf, Psychology, Minor - Nutrition and Health
Jesse Ruiz, French 8c International Relations, Minor - Public Promotion
Health Samantha Anne Schlossberg, Psychology, Minor - Dance 8c
Martin Joseph Ruiz, Economics, Minor - Mathematical Finance Communication and the Entertainment Industry
Kelsey Elizabeth Rupp, Neuroscience, Minor - Spanish 8c Daniel Austin Schmidt, Economics
Photography Carsten Phillip Schmiedl, International Relations
Eric Charles Rutter, Psychology Erika Janine Schnaps, Neuroscience
Nicholas Ryan Rysyk, Psychology, Minor - Substance Abuse Cody Schneider, Neuroscience
Prevention Katherine Aimee Schneider, Communication 8c International
Isabella Vieira Sa Freire, International Relations, Minor - Spanish Relations
Sara Cole Sabet, Psychology 8c Neuroscience Cory Michael Scholl-Spencer, English 8c Public Relations
Michael Aaron Sadler, International Relations Emily Kristen Schrader, Political Science

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Devon Olivia Schulz, Art History 8c Political Science Ariel Chervonne Smith, English 8c American Studies and
Mathew Douglas Schur, Biological Sciences, Minor - Ethnicity
Biotechnology Gabrielle Renee Smith, Psychology
Jeremy Paul Schwartz, International Relations, Minor - Jessica J. Smith, Biological Sciences
Entrepreneurship Lauren Alexis Smith, Psychology
Matthew Scott, History Rachel Kathleen Smith, Cinema-Television 8c English
Adrienne Marie Scotti, Psychology, Minor - Forensics and Natasha Snegova, Sociology
Criminality Nicole S. Sneider, Communication
Jessica Alex Scully, Psychology, Minor - French 8c Business Abhimanyu Soin, International Relations
Michelle Estrella Segura, Social Sciences Jessica Lynn Sommers, Biological Sciences
Cherisse Lohelani Sen, Biological Sciences Dustin Kee Lyong Song, Economics 8c Business Administration
Young W o o Seo, Political Science Sukho Song, Economics
Martha Servin, English 8c Sociology Benjamin Christian Sonne, Philosophy, Minor - Economics
Akeem Kareem Shabazz, Economics, Minor - Music Industry Julian Francesco Kenneth Soro, Italian 8c Biological Sciences,
Trevor James Shaffer, Economics, Minor - Business Minor - Entrepreneurship
Nandi Mukesh Shah, Psychology Paige Lauren Southern, Human Performance, Minor -
Shuchee Aatish Shah, Political Science, Minor - Business Communication and the Entertainment Industry
Bita Shahian, Psychology, Minor - Business Lindsey Charlotte Spiegelman, Neuroscience 8c Psychology
David Shaked, Neuroscience Michelle Nicole Spigner, Psychology
Zenani Che Shakur, Spanish Amanda Hae-Yuen Spoto, Psychology, Minor - Environmental
Yasaman Ramzi Shamtobi, International Relations Social Sciences 8c Natural Science
Kory Christopher Shaner, Biological Sciences Ana Spremo, Political Science 8c Biological Sciences
Ruby Bo Shapiro, Sociology Joshua Charles Springthorpe, History
Kathryn Margaret Sharafkhanian, International Relations, Morgan Spruiel, Political Science
Minor - Business Law Paige Read Squiller, Human Performance, Minor - Health
Ankur Sharma, Classics Communication
Sheila Shayan, Neuroscience, Minor - Business Law Christine Stafford, French 8c Biological Sciences
Fan She, Anthropology 8c East Asian Languages and Cultures, Alexandra Heath Stallone, Italian 8c International Relations
Minor - Art History Sarah Elizabeth Stancliffe, English
Maereen Hafiz Sheikh, Middle East Studies Christina Candace Steele, Psychology, Minor - Cinematic Arts
Beruk Demisse Shiferaw, Human Performance 8c Communication and the Entertainment Industry
Ching-Wei Shih, International Relations Eric Charles Stein, Social Sciences 8c Human Performance,
W o o Sup Shim, East Asian Languages and Cultures Minor - Consumer Behavior
Sharla Yosuko Shimono, Earth Sciences Rachel Bia Steinberg, Neuroscience, Minor - Natural Science
Stella Ye-Ji Shin, International Relations, Minor - Mathematical Dylan Alexander Steinman, Economics 8c Political Science
Finance Taylor Brode Stern, Social Sciences, Minor - Business
Elan Cameron Sieder, International Relations, Minor - Sports Katherine Wamback Stewart, Psychology
Media Studies Moizee' Simone Stewart, Psychology
Jacqueline Nicole Siegle, Psychology Whitney Fransha Stewart, Social Sciences, Minor - Forensics
Erica Suzanne Silva, Political Science and Criminality
Jason Chandler Silva, Human Performance, Minor - Business 8c George Joseph Still III, Classics
Spanish Andrew Curtis Stinnett, Political Science
Marissa Margarita Inalyn Simmons, Neuroscience, Minor - John Thomas Stockton, Philosophy
Cinema-Television for the Health Professions Carmella Nicole Stoddard, American Studies and Ethnicity
Alexandria Simmsgeiger, Italian, Minor - Theatre Jesse Aaron Stokes, Sociology
Morgan S. Sims, Neuroscience Emma Rose Stokes-Raab, Psychology
Matthew Neal Sinclair, Economics Jocelyn Ann Story, International Relations
Angad Singh, Communication 8c International Relations Eric Samuel Strangis, Sociology
Alexandra Marie Sinnott, Interdisciplinary Archaeology, Minor - Auriel Ezra Streit, Economics
French 8c Natural Science Dennis D . Su, Biological Sciences 8c Political Science, Minor -
Andrew Julian Sison, Economics Biotechnology
Daniel Benjamin Slutsky, Philosophy, Politics and Law Yin Ling Suen, International Relations, Minor - Organizational
David Smadja, Economics, Minor - Cinematic Arts Leadership and Management
Amanda Kay Smith, Human Performance Rochelle Aiko Valdez Sugawa, Spanish 8c International Relations

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Adam Russell Sukman, Art History, Minor - Entrepreneurship Monica Torres, International Relations, Minor - Human
Matthew Brent Summers, Political Science Resource Management
Albert Sung, Biological Sciences 8c Psychology Lorenzo Enrique Tovar, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor -
Ryan Hyun Yong Sung, Human Performance, Minor - Business Business Law
Jacqueline Elizabeth Swaidan, History, Minor - French 8c Melissa Marie Townsend-Crow, English
Business Matthew Akira Toyama, Biological Sciences
John Julian Sweet, Psychology 8c English Melissa Ngoc Bao Tran, International Relations, Minor -
Christopher Lawrence Szpila, Communication Forensics and Criminality
Sheba Taherizadegan, Communication 8c Political Science Marvin Canlas Trani, Biological Sciences
Tymon Tai, Biological Sciences Mary Caroline Trawick, Communication 8c Psychology
Alan H . Takagi, Jr., History, Minor - Cinematic Arts Peter Wilson Trelenberg, International Relations, Minor -
Matthew Scott Talmadge, Economics, Minor - Business Business Law
Elaine Stephanie Tan, Biological Sciences Jillian Nicole Tremblay, Psychology, Minor - Psychology and
Karen Tan, Biological Sciences Law
Matthew H o n g Gie Tan, Biological Sciences, Minor - Public Chelsea Diana Amaris Trimble, Neuroscience, Minor -
Health Kinesiology
Chi Yan Tang, Economics, Minor - Management Consulting Stephanie Trinh, English
Pamela Tang, Human Performance 8c Psychology Panayotis Tritsibidas, Economics 8c International Relations
Tony Tang, Economics, Minor - East Asian Languages and Brendan Alexander Troy, International Relations, Minor -
Cultures Spanish
Vivian Wai Fung Tang, International Relations 8c Economics Jonathan Ong Truong, Political Science
Yuan Tao, Psychology 8c English Weilan Truong, Biological Sciences 8c East Asian Languages and
Dominic James Tapia, International Relations Cultures, Minor - Cinematic Arts
Julian Christopher Tarula, Political Science Blair Margaret Trygstad, Social Sciences
Garyin Tat, Economics, Minor - Communication Design Tiffany Anchi Tsai, International Relations, Minor - Psychology
Levon Peter Tawilian, Biological Sciences Tiffany C. Tsai, Interdisciplinary Archaeology
Adrienne Suzanne Taylor, Psychology Jonathan Ryan Tsang, Economics, Minor - Screenwriting
Harrison William Taylor, International Relations Sheng-Liang Tseng, Economics
Nicole Lehua Teixeira, Philosophy Kazuto Tsuchiya, Political Science
Joshua Ryan Tennefoss, Kinesiology 8c Mathematics, Minor - Brittney Lafaye Tucker, Psychology, Minor - Organizational
Natural Science Leadership and Management
Brooke Erin Theodora, Political Science 8c Broadcast and Digital Mahjabin Tuheen, Psychology 8c Communication
Journalism Kristin Aliana Turner, Political Science, Minor - Spanish
Goeffry Nicholas Thomas, Psychology Brian Arthur Tuttle, History
Chioma Angel Thompson, Economics Marc Anthony Tyler, Sociology
Kelli Anne Thompson, Neuroscience Chidozie Gregory Uche, Economics, Minor - Business
Robert Shingai Thornton, Social Sciences Michael Ufkes, Psychology
Alexandra Grace Tilsley, Comparative Literature, Minor - Hae Yoon Um, Psychology
Psychology Molly Beck Underwood, History
Shannon Michelle Timberlake, Narrative Studies Olzhas Urazbayev, Economics
Zachary Thomas Timm, Psychology 8c Sociology Alberto Jose Urbina, Social Sciences
Mark Ting, International Relations Urmat Daniyarovich Usenov, Philosophy
Helen Tinkus, Economics Diana Marie Vaden, Theatre 8c English
Natalie Margaret Tippett, Art History, Minor - French Teresa P. Valdivia-Webster, American Studies and Ethnicity
Ryan Jay Tischler, Art History Valentine Valdovinos, Sociology 8c Gender Studies
Janeine Antonette Tiu, Biological Sciences, Minor - Public Cynthia Marie Valencia, Political Science, Minor - Business
Health Yadira Valencia, Psychology
Aaron Tkachuk, Russian William Keith Van Iden, Social Sciences
Saul James Tobin, Philosophy, Minor - Jazz Studies Sarah Emily Van Norman, Sociology
Lauren Sachiko Todoki, East Asian Languages and Cultures 8c Ashlyn Dawn Vander Woude, Gender Studies 8c English
Biological Sciences Michael Varela, International Relations, Minor - Political
Jimisha Carol Tolliver, Spanish, Minor - Music Industry Science
Sean Tompkins, Economics Pavika Varma, Neuroscience, Minor - Natural Science
Kamille Jingco Torres, Biological Sciences Kasey Colleen Vaughn, Political Science

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Ardavan Motamed Vaziri, Economics, Minor - Justin Sanhuay Wang, Biological Sciences, Minor - Public
Entrepreneurship Health
Michael Angel Rodriguez Vazquez, American Studies Kelsey Hse-Wei Wang, Biological Sciences, Minor - Spanish 8c
and Ethnicity, Minor - Nonprofits, Philanthropy and Art History
Volunteerism Vivian Wang, Neuroscience
Robert Keith Veerman, International Relations Ryan Moore Waring, Communication 8c Classics
Marisa Alexandra Yoon Veis, Psychology 8c Russian Lisa Yvonne Washington, Biological Sciences
Kruti Maganbhai Vekaria, Neuroscience 8c Economics Lesley Erin Wasserman, English 8c French
Valerie Whitney Velasco, Biological Sciences Megan Kathryn Waters, Political Science, Minor - History
Sinziana Velicescu, Comparative Literature, Minor - Cinematic Chadd Everett Watson, Political Science
Arts James Pratley Watson, Anthropology
Seema Padma Vennam, Gender Studies Katherine Ann Watson, Political Science
Ariana Verdu, Sociology, Minor - Environmental Studies Matalie Amanda Watson, English
Oscar Anthony Verdugo, Sociology, Minor - Forensics and Natasha Lynne Watts, French 8c Economics, Minor - Natural
Criminality Science
Tyler Ray Vestal, Psychology 8c Biological Sciences Geoffrey Charles Weaver, Philosophy, Politics and Law,
Cynthia Vidana, History, Minor - Forensics and Criminality Economics
Jazmin Vidana, Political Science, Minor - Psychology and Law Matthew Phillip Weinberg, Sociology, Minor - Cinematic Arts
8c Gender Studies Ronnie Weinstein, Psychology, Minor - Cinematic Arts 8c
Amy Elizabeth Vidor, French 8c English, Minor - Art History Forensics and Criminality
Michael Laurence Viole, Psychology, Minor - Forensics and Zoe Ahearn Weintraub, International Relations, Minor - Digital
Criminality Studies
Vincent Viruni, Economics, Minor - Accounting Jamie Benjamin Weiss, International Relations, Minor -
Tiffany Chanel Vlaanderen, English, Minor - Communication Business 8c Cinematic Arts
Design 8c Business Wally Weiss, International Relations
Sma Vlaho, Biological Sciences, Minor - Theatre Jeffrey Fitzpatrick Weller, Political Science
Jamie Danielle Vogel, English 8c Neuroscience, Minor - Alexander Morris Welling, Human Performance, Minor -
Psychology Psychology
Robert Lee Vogel, Economics Ryan Welsh, Philosophy
Jensen Jane Vollum, Economics 8c International Relations, Peggy Weng, Sociology
Minor - Russian Area Studies Esther Shuhie Weon, English 8c Cinematic Arts, Critical
Agnes Gaia Von Meister, English, Minor - Cinematic Arts Studies, Minor - Entrepreneurship
Allison Joan Vreeland, Psychology Timothy Joseph Wesley, Political Science 8c Social Sciences
Charlie Vu, Economics Gina Rae Westmoreland, Health and Humanity
Tam Thanh Vu, Economics Olivia Killion Wetterau, Psychology, Minor - Consumer
Cindy T h u Minh Vuong, Political Science 8c Public Relations Behavior
Alexandera Therese Wade, Psychology, Minor - Marketing Conor Kennedy Whalen, Economics
Hailey Peschel Waitt, History, Minor - Forensics and Courtney C. Whang, Political Science, Minor - Entrepreneurship
Criminality John Christopher Wheeler, International Relations
Safeena Walji, Psychology, Minor - Marketing Anne H u n t Whitaker, English, Minor - Art History
Allison Clarke Wall, Philosophy, Politics and Law Olivia Danielle White, Psychology
Melissa Wall, Neuroscience Stephen Michael Charles White, English
Paula Veronica Wall, English Andrew S. Whitesides, Earth Sciences
Emmett Alexander Walling, Human Performance Andrew Conlan Whitman, International Relations, Minor -
Conor Edson Walsh, Political Science Critical Approaches to Leadership
Karon Aleen Walsh, Economics, Minor - Cinematic Arts Michele Louise Widener, Mathematics
Mary Frances Walsh, English 8c Gender Studies, Minor - Justine Karin Widjojo, International Relations
Human Rights Kerjan Bianca Wiehe, International Relations
Shannon Ann Walton, Comparative Literature Anna Maria Wierzbowska, International Relations
Annie Ting Wang, Neuroscience 8c Biological Sciences Avia Dawn Wilkerson, Neuroscience, Minor - American Studies
Dorothy Marie Wang, Economics and Ethnicity 8c Sociology
Erik S. Wang, Mathematics Christina Norelle Wilkerson, Sociology
Feng Wang, Economics Margaret Ann Wilkerson, Sociology, Minor - Nutrition and
Jeffrey Wang, International Relations Health Promotion

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Brenton Powell Williams, Psychology, Minor - Business Koree Genelle Yancy, Sociology, Minor - Management
Christelle Williams, Psychology Consulting 8c Photography and Social Change
Elena Nicole Williams, Economics, Minor - Business Brenda W e i Yang, Interdisciplinary Studies
Michael Charles Williams, Psychology, Minor - Felicia F. Yang, Health and Humanity
Entrepreneurship Heng Hannah Yang, Economics, Minor - Business
Shane A. Williams, Political Science Zifan Yang, Economics
Blake Andrew Wills, Human Performance Joanna Yau, Psychology, Minor - Sports Media Studies
Marshall Allen Wilson, History, Minor - Russian Area Studies Janis Megan Yee, Biological Sciences, Minor - Business
8c International Relations Alexandria Hsun Yen, Art History 8c Interdisciplinary
Natasha Wilson, Psychology Archaeology, Minor - Occupational Science
Kaitlyn Eleanor Winkle, Neuroscience Tigran Yeremyan, Economics
Taylor Renee Winn, International Relations, Minor - Business Denise Ling Yeung, Neuroscience, Minor - East Asian
Taylor Lauren Witte, English, Minor - Advertising Languages and Cultures
Katherine Nicole Wittig, Mathematics, Minor - Musical Yan W i n g Yeung, Economics
Studies Christopher Joon Yih, Biological Sciences, Minor - Critical
Brandon Charles Wolf, Political Science Approaches to Leadership
Aaron Wong, Political Science Jessie Yim, Psychology, Minor - History
Austin Wong, Neuroscience, Minor - Entrepreneurship Eugene Yip, Political Science
Caroline Allison W o n g , English, Minor - Communication Logan Yo, Political Science
Design Peter Finor Yobo, Economics
Jordan Andrew Wong, Music 8c Biological Sciences Shira Yomtoubian, Biological Sciences, Minor - Cinematic Arts
Justin Shiu-Hwa W o n g , Biological Sciences 8c Accounting
Ka Wai Kelley Wong, Psychology Peter Song Yoon, International Relations
Ling Chi Wong, Economics Ronni Yoon, Narrative Studies
Nathaniel Joseph Wong, International Relations, Minor - Paul Hideo Yoshida, Religion
Thematic Approaches to Humanities and Society Kyle Masayuki Yoshino, Economics, Minor - Real Estate
Samantha Suzanne W o n g , Biological Sciences Development
Joseph Micheal W o o , Biological Sciences, Minor - Business Maximilian Natango Christian Yohji Yoshioka, Philosophy 8c
Gregory Ansel Woodburn, History, Minor - Painting 8c International Relations, Minor - Cinematic Arts
Entrepreneurship Michael Terrence Young, Political Science
Lauren Christina Woods, Sociology, Minor - Political Science Paul Franklin Young, Sociology, Minor - Psychology
Wesley D . Worrel, Political Science, Minor - Music Industry Danalene De Ocampo Yu, Neuroscience, Minor -
Micah Alan Khiem Ing Worsham, East Asian Languages and Two-Dimensional Studies
Cultures Diane Yu, Psychology
Micah Alan Khiem Ing Worsham, International Relations Laura Jean Yu, Psychology
Alexander Shing-Ty W u , Political Science 8c International Teri Jean Yu, International Relations
Relations Rachel C. Yuan, Neuroscience, Minor - Cultural Anthropology
Andrew Hao W u , Biological Sciences, Minor - Biotechnology Alexandra B. Yuman, Psychology, Minor - Cinematic Arts
Eric W u , Biological Sciences, Minor - Biotechnology Andy Suyoung Yun, Psychology 8c Political Science
Hao-Hua W u , East Asian Area Studies 8c Biological Sciences Lauren Jiyoung Yun, Psychology
Jaime Ka W a i W u , Psychology, Minor - Forensics and Pui Ying Tiffany Yung, Social Sciences, Minor - Consumer
Criminality Behavior
Kevin W u , Human Performance Benjamin Carter Zamore, Art History, Minor - Architecture
Michael Jonathon Wurth, International Relations 8c East Asian Roland Anthony Zapata, Psychology 8c American Studies and
Languages and Cultures Ethnicity
Han Xiao, Economics Ivan Zarate II, Economics
Zidan Xie, History 8c Economics, Minor - Musical Studies Gabriela A. Zarate-DeMacedo, Art History, Minor -
Lixin Xu, Economics Communication and the Entertainment Industry
Yue Xu, Economics Peter Brandon Zawel, Economics, Minor - Cinematic Arts
Katharine Cass Yale, Social Sciences Lindsey Morgan Zea, Political Science
Kenji Yamaguchi, Philosophy Christopher Lee Zeigler, History, Minor - Sports Media
Warren Toshiro Yamashita, Biological Sciences 8c Philosophy Studies
Angela Yan, Economics 8c Applied and Computational Daniel Vram Zerunyan, International Relations
Mathematics Jeannie Yijin Zhang, Neuroscience, Minor - Natural Science

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Ning Zhang, Economics 8c East Asian Area Studies Jared Benjamin Ziman, Economics
Jianjie Zhao, Economics Brett Matthew Zimmerman, International Relations, Minor -
Jin Zhao, Economics Business
Xi Zhao, Economics Margarita Ilieva Zlatkov, Political Science, Minor - Law and
Xiaosu Zhao, Economics, Minor - Accounting Society 8c Business Law
Wenqing Zhou, International Relations Jillian Zoboroski, Sociology, Minor - Psychology and Law
Aaron Zuxi-Kai Zhu, East Asian Languages and Cultures Rachel Brown Zolensky, Sociology 8c American Studies and
Li Zhu, Economics, Minor - Accounting Ethnicity
Carly Vaughn Zieminski, Psychology, Minor - Business Michael Anthony Zuletta, Narrative Studies
Alexandra Katherine Zigrang, Classics 8c Interdisciplinary Lorena Zuniga, Political Science 8c Philosophy
Archaeology David George Zwick, Cinema-Television 8c Psychology
Netanel Feivel Zilberstein, Psychology, Minor - Natural Science

Bachelor of Science
Hasan Abbas, Biochemistry Connor Scott Corcoran, Biological Sciences, Minor - Psychology
Giovauna Alberre, Biochemistry Travis Charles Dagdigian, Geological Sciences
Mir Amaan Ali, Neuroscience, Minor - Psychology and Law Harout Dermendjian, Biological Sciences, Minor - Mathematics
Cassie Akemi Anduha, Economics/Mathematics Rebecca Brooke Diebel, Kinesiology, Minor - Psychology
Thomas Jeremiah Angelopoulos, Physics Tyler James Diefenbach, Environmental Studies
Alexander George Anthony, Environmental Studies Daniel Doran, Mathematics
W i n g Chee Vivian Au, Economics/Mathematics Scott Tyler Dunn, Environmental Studies
Yara Bashawri, Biochemistry Jennifer Chong Fan, Biological Sciences, Minor - Musical
Riley Katherine Bell, Global Health 8c Neuroscience Studies
Logan Ashley Benge, Economics/Mathematics Samuel George Fisher, Environmental Studies
Solomon P. Bier, Physics Rayvionne Bridgette French, Computer Science
Gurpreet Bola, Mathematics Bing Fu, Economics/Mathematics
Dinah Simone Diller Bouma, Physics Tyler Bradley Fuchs, Kinesiology
Megan Leigh Brekke, Economics/Mathematics Leah Teresa Gaeta, Kinesiology
Jordan Anne Bretsch, Kinesiology, Minor - Sculpture Jing Gao, Economics/Mathematics
Sarah Irvine Bridge, Biological Sciences, Minor - Spanish Mariah Janelle Gill, Environmental Studies
Aaron Isaac Mailona Bright, Kinesiology Zachary William Godfrey, Biological Sciences
Jeffrey Patrick Brown, Kinesiology Nina Shira Gordon-Kirsch, Environmental Studies, Minor -
Tammy Pham Bui, Biological Sciences, Minor - English Marketing
Emily Burke, Neuroscience Sahib Gulati, Economics/Mathematics
Charles Spencer Capron, Biochemistry Annie Guo, Environmental Studies, Minor - International
Victoria Taing Cheow Chan, Biochemistry Relations
Yuklun Chan, Kinesiology Nitin Gupta, Biological Sciences, Minor - Organizational
Inggrid Chandranata, Biochemistry Leadership and Management
Brandon Yun-Yaur Chang, Biochemistry Michael John Halaska, Biochemistry
Katherine Hwei-Tsyr Chang, Kinesiology Bridget Stuart Hardy, Environmental Studies
Tiffany Chang, Biological Sciences, Minor - Business Christy Serj Harutunian, Biological Sciences
Kathleen Weiyu Chao, Biological Sciences Alison Miharu Hayashi, Kinesiology, Minor - Psychology
Siu Son Chaw, Biochemistry Kasie Keiko Heister, Economics/Mathematics
Harshvardhan Chawla, Biological Sciences, Minor - John David Hernandez, Economics/Mathematics
International Relations Taylor B. Hilgert, Kinesiology
Christine Shing-Jung Chen, Biological Sciences Jeffrey Ryan Hill, Kinesiology
Gina Yu-Han Chen, Economics/Mathematics Marika Hoeckmann, Kinesiology
Junda Chen, Mathematics Saw Myat Pyi Sone Htun, Biological Sciences, Minor - Public
John Hyunkuk Choi, Biological Sciences, Minor - Psychology Health
Richard Choi, Biological Sciences Zi Zhen Hu, Economics
Sang Hee Choi, Biological Sciences Sharon Lynn Huang, Kinesiology
Janet Chu, Biological Sciences Shohani Hyder, Biological Sciences
Sarah Catherine Clampett, Kinesiology, Minor - Psychology Christina M . Irvin, Environmental Studies

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Bachelor of Science (continued)


Minnie Jan, Kinesiology Michael Jeffrey Metke, Neuroscience
Chenura Dakshith Jayewickreme, Biological Sciences Marissa Marie Minderler-Bush, Kinesiology, Minor - Nutrition
Mallory Jebbia, Biochemistry and Health Promotion
Jacqueline Le Sage Joseph, Kinesiology Holly Jeanine Morris, Neuroscience
Yeonju Jung, Biological Sciences Jeffrey Kenichi Nakashioya, Environmental Studies
Negar Cohen Kahen, Biological Sciences, Minor - Global Khalid Mohammad Namoos, Biological Sciences
Communication Gina Raquel Napolitano, Chemistry
Jeanney Kang, Biological Sciences, Minor - Musical Studies 8c Nicole Beth Nathan, Economics/Mathematics, Minor -
Psychology Accounting
Daniel Reese Kasang, Environmental Studies Cody Shaw Nelson, Biochemistry
Chris M . Keating, Physics Tiffany Nguyen, Biological Sciences, Minor - Public Health
Steven Keem, Kinesiology Stephanie Nguyen-Vuong, Biological Sciences
Bijan Webster Ketabchi, Biochemistry, Minor - Medical Cheryl Lynn Noda, Economics/Mathematics
Anthropology Bryan Yujin Oh, Biological Sciences
Sahil Kanderp Khandwala, Economics/Mathematics Christine Ovanesian, Kinesiology, Minor - Psychology
Andre Khatchaturian, Economics/Mathematics Lala In-Sook Park, Biological Sciences, Minor - Spanish
Bryant Cheng-Yen Khoo, Biological Sciences, Minor - Public Neesha Silvia Patel, Kinesiology
Health Justin Alexander Pegueros, Biochemistry
Daniel Edward Killam, Environmental Studies Linda Peng, Biological Sciences, Minor - Spanish
Brian H . Kim, Economics/Mathematics Casey Quon, Environmental Studies
Chris Taehwan Kim, Biochemistry Rohit Ramchandani, Economics/Mathematics
Michael Ean Kim, Biological Sciences Tyler L. Randall, Kinesiology, Minor - Business
Sung Min Kim, Biological Sciences Milan V. Rao, Kinesiology
Nathaniel John Kinsey, Environmental Studies Sanket Vilas Rege, Biological Sciences, Minor - Biotechnology
David Kuo, Biochemistry T o n g Ren, Economics/Mathematics
Stephanie Lam, Biological Sciences, Minor - Business Hyoung Gwan Rhee, Economics/Mathematics
Mark Lay, Biological Sciences Jiho Rhee, Biological Sciences, Minor - Craniofacial and Dental
Derek Lazo, Environmental Studies Biotechnology
Byron Milton Lee, Biological Sciences, Minor - Architecture Gabrielle Caroline Ripert, Environmental Studies
Jennifer Kumjae Lee, Biological Sciences Lauren Michelle Rowe, Kinesiology
Katherine Ji-Ae Lee, Biological Sciences, Minor - Jazz Studies Cameron Daniel Sabol, Physics/Computer Science
Maegan Stacee Lee, Biological Sciences, Minor - Forensics and Brooke Elizabeth Sanders, Biological Sciences
Criminality Sebreena Kaur Sandhu, Biological Sciences
Brian James Leyshon, Biological Sciences Michael Claiborne Schmitt, Kinesiology
Harry Ziehen Li, Kinesiology Kourtnie La Nell Schweitzer, Kinesiology, Minor - Business
Ann Chunan Lin, Economics/Mathematics, Minor - Natural Jack Robert Seeley, Geological Sciences
Science Brian Vincent Sica, Kinesiology, Minor - Economics
Tiffany Wei-Ting Lin, Neuroscience Andrew Julian Sison, Kinesiology
Kevin C. Liu, Biochemistry, Minor - Economics Lucy Anna Solie-Vilker, Kinesiology, Minor - Theatre
Ivan Gabriel Lopez, Physics/Computer Science Billy Stevens, Chemistry
Matthew Nathan Louie, Kinesiology, Minor - Jazz Studies Sandra Barbara Stiefel, Kinesiology
Jiawen Luo, Economics/Mathematics, Minor - Music Industry Robert James Stowe II, Kinesiology, Minor - Business Law
Caroline Lutzky, Kinesiology Jonathon Kuni Sunada, Kinesiology, Minor - Psychology
Jennifer Ly, Biochemistry, Minor - Medical Anthropology Christine Sur, Environmental Studies
Zachary Patrick Maas, Biological Sciences Kam Lung Tam, Economics/Mathematics, Minor - Business
Lauren Eillen Macaraeg, Biological Sciences Law
Armando Rodolfo Martinez, Biological Sciences, Minor - Joshua Ryan Tennefoss, Kinesiology 8c Mathematics, Minor -
Sociology Natural Science
Maxwell David Martinez, Environmental Studies Alison H . Thai, Biological Sciences
James Brandon Mathews, Physics Chioma Angel Thompson, Applied and Computational
Rachel Lauren Elizabeth Matthews, Biological Sciences Mathematics
Shauna Ashleigh Maus, Kinesiology Kelli Anne Thompson, Neuroscience
Jessica Men, Biological Sciences, Minor - Health Stephanie J. Ting, Kinesiology, Minor - Public Health
Communication Eric Trinh, Biochemistry, Minor - Psychology

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Tiffany C. Tsai, Geological Sciences Jordan Michael Noah Weiss, Economics/Mathematics
Chloe Sofia Unger, Environmental Studies Peggy Weng, Biological Sciences
Kotaro Uyeda, Kinesiology, Minor - Organizational Leadership Emilie Ching-Jing Wong, Kinesiology
and Management Jordan Wong, Biological Sciences 8c Music
Emily Beth Van Guilder, Geological Sciences, Minor - Kenneth Kin Yan W o o , Biological Sciences
Mathematics Brenda Wei Yang, Neuroscience
Mareika Honor Vandeveer, Environmental Studies Felicia F. Yang, Biochemistry
Karie Glennys Villanueva, Biological Sciences Sonia Suyu Yang, Computer Science
Alisa Marie Wagner, Chemistry Kelly Megumi Young, Kinesiology
Dorothy Marie Wang, Biological Sciences Jacob Allan Zebker, Physics
Laura Wang, Environmental Studies Yanyi Zhang, Economics/Mathematics
Yiying Wang, Economics/Mathematics Yu Zhang, Economics/Mathematics
Yuanbo Wang, Computer Science Han Zou, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Minor •
Zhuangjun Wang, Neuroscience Economics
Ciara Waters, Kinesiology

USC Leventhal School of Accounting


Dean William W. Holder

Bachelor of Science
Imran Hasan Abedin Soohyun Choi Jian Hao Brittany B. Kerridge
Gita Purshotam Advani Susie Choi Mancy Hau Hyun Joon Kim
Michael Austin Altschuler Katie S. Chung Nechama Dena Hayman Jin Hyuk Kim
Haeun An Prescott H . Coats Ryan J. Helfant, Minor - Mikyoung Kim
Alejandra Arguelles Zachary Thomas Cole Cinematic Arts Rachael Ji Yoon Kim
Stephanie Aziz Megan Marie Correnti Kyle Richard Henderson Caitlin Akino Kirio
W o n Joon Bae Phuong Ngoc Ngan Dang Trisha Elizabeth Henry Sandra Klanjian
Jagpartap Singh Brar Robert Der, Jr. Junyeong Heo Amanda Catherine Klein
Christina Alyssa Briseno Manvir Singh Dhillon Bob Tang Hinh Leonard Yi-Thum Kuang
Alona Buil Macarty James Matthew Dodson Linnsie H o Eileen Edie Kuo
Ishwarjit Singh Chadha Akbar Ali Dosani Pamela Hsu Sun H o Tristan Reece Kusman,
Eugenia Chan, Minor - Michael Anthony Duran II Amber Monet Hogans, Minor - Music Industry
Natural Science Jarrod Ehrie Minor - Religion Andrew Kwan
Kin O n Chan Kathryn Margaret Elmore Amanda Michelle Holt H o n Yee Lam
Jin W o o Chang Irina Isabel Escuardo Jessica Shan Hsueh Tiffany Lam
Maro Chea Chung Hau Stephen Fan Chenyan Huang Lauren Marie Ledek, Minor •
Defu Chen Gregory Edward Freehling Peggy Hwang Psychology
Jeremy Chen Lok Sum Lydia Fung Sung-Hyun Hwang Eunbyeol Lee
Jimmy Xingjian Chen Amir Ganaba Eun Jung Im H a n Yuen Lee
Myrna Phylicia Chen, Jennifer Rosalie Goldman, Maral Javaherian Seounghui Lee
Minor - Musical Minor - Psychology Shan Shan Jin Cheuk H o n Leung
Studies Shuo Gong Katherine Lorraine Julius Karla Daniela Leyva
Vincent Yuchi Chen John Michael Gregorchuk Katherine Meejin Jun Fei Li
Celia S. Cheung Matthew Joseph Grey You Sung Jung Michelle Xiao Rong Li
Helen Cheung Lauren Elyse Gribble Syed Yasir Kamal Yongfang Li
Leon Ming Yin Cheung Michael Alexander Yamamoto Elize Samantha Kaphiri Ann R. Liang
Yik Ki Cheung Hackler Brooke Symone Kelley, Andrew Lin
Chang W e n Chiu Craig Douglas Handy Minor - Dance Melody Z. Lin

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Xiaowen Lin, Minor - Hyuk Jin Park Nicholas Maarten Stuart Josephine Wonowidjojo
Mathematical Finance Kesar Patel George Magic Sun Andrew W o o n
Melody Yuju Liou Shashwat Kandarp Patel Kody Robert Suryan Melody W u , M i n o r -
Alex Liu Carlos Perez Henry Sutioso Psychology
Gordon Gen-Zhi Liu Kirsley Renee Perry Jacqueline Sutjiawan Shiwei W u
Raymond Lou Molly Marilyn Peterson Inna Lvovna Ten Deviani Ary Wulandari
Yueming Lu Sergey Polinovskiy James Norman Thomas Bingxin Xie
Stacie Lee Lum Rosanne Aiko Posslenzny, Lindsay Elizabeth Thomson Dening Xu
Shahnawaz Lutfeali Minor - Linguistics 8c Jennifer On-Ting Tse Kenpei Yamamoto
Mackenzie Marguerite Forensics and Criminality William Tse H o n g Seok Yang
Malone Beatriz Elena Ramirez Ching-Yao Tung Olivia S. Yang
Amanda Leah Matloubian Luigi Albert Ramirez Arturo Turrubiartes Tiffany Y. Yang, Minor -
Douglas Frank McAfee Nicole Rachel Rayhan Nathaniel Jiun-Su Tzeng Forensics and Criminality
Brett Nathan McCoy Michelle Nicole Richards, Urmat Daniyarovich Xinru Yang
Young Hong Min Minor - French Usenov Deborah Yasharel
Hamia Mohammad Jordan Rose Rubel Liya Vanyan Qian Ye
Cameron Ashton Morrison Glenn David Ryan Sarin Lori Vartanian Joshua Gin Wei Yee
Brian Evan Nathan, Minor - Nicole Daniella Sakhai Nataliya Voronina Bobby Zi Yeh
Mathematics Putri Puspita Sari Jennifer Margaret Waibel, Ji Yeon Yeo
Ian David Nelson, Minor - Daniel Austin Schmidt Minor - Sports Media Chun Yu Yeung, Minor -
Cinematic Arts Steven Shandrick Studies Mathematical Finance
Kim-Chi Nguyen Amol Aravind Shenoy Joyce Tze Ting W a n Jaejun Yoo
Scott Hamilton Nittler Ramzi Shoukair Yi-Ting W a n g Wonhee Yoon
Alexander Quon Noon Cyrus Vispi Shroff David Waterhouse Gerianne Ka-Yue Yung
Charles Vincent Novak Andrew Michael Sinasohn Richard Lee Wei Ning Zhang
William Thomas O'Reilly Steven Steven Alan W o n g Lijun Zhao
Ashley Naomi Ohira Michael Grant Stillo, Minor Ho Wong Carolyn Yu Zhong
Thomas Kung-Yen Pan, Economics Yin Ling Jenny W o n g Limin Zhou
Minor - Psychology

Master of Accounting
Christopher William Aaron, B.S., Vanderbilt University Jie Deng, B.S., Nanchang University, China
Garret Scott Anderson, B.S., University of Southern California Jiani Ding, B.A., Shanghai Jiao T o n g University, China
Vicken Atchabahian, B.A., University of California, Irvine Marie Ann Ekshian, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Christina Elizabeth Bachelor, B.S., University of Florida Danjie Fan, B.S., California State University, Hayward
Jisoo Bae, B.S., University of Arkansas Jennifer Andrea Fernandes, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Lauren Elise Ball, B.A., Dominican University of California Alaina Raquelle Frieson, B.A., Clark Atlanta University
Sarah Julie Beauge, B.S., Syracuse University Qian Gao, B.S., University of Southern California
Kayla Fatima Benali, B.S., Arizona State University Nicholas Gerard Gianitsis, B.S., Providence College
Eric Nathan Blake-Knox, BBA, University of Georgia Maria Goloubenko, B.S., Quinnipiac University
Jennifer Lynne Brown, B.S., University of Portland Matthew Graziano, B.A., New York University
Justin Charles Brown, B.A., Earlham College Camille Ashley Groeniger, B.S., University of Southern
Stacie Lee Burke, B.S., University of Arizona California
Lingxian Cao, B.A., East China University of Politics and Law Emma Rebecca Grossman, B.A., Drew University
Qige Cao, B.S., University of Southern California Renjie Guo, BBA, Fudan University, China
Jinglei Chen, B.A., University of Nottingham Ningbo China Linh M . Hang, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Xiong Chen, BBA, New Mexico State University Nicolas Hinden, B.S., State University of New York, Albany
Eunbuel Cho, B.A., University of Southern California Matthew Charles Horn, B.S., University of Pennsylvania
Hsi-An Chou, BBA, National Taipei University, Taiwan Yu-Hui Huang, B.S., Washington University
Gregory Chu, B.A., University of California, Irvine Juyoung Hwang, B.A., Ewha Womans University, Korea
Moran Cohen, B.A., University of California, Irvine Matthew James Hylland, B.S., South Dakota State University
Nathan Alexander Seaver Dean, B.A., Pomona College Adrianna Louise Johnson, B.A., University of California,
Paul Mario Decarlo, B.S., Syracuse University Los Angeles

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James Anderson Jones, Jr., B.A./B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Elaine Grace Marino Regullano, B A . , University of California,
Institute and State University Los Angeles
William Byung Joon Jun, B A . , University of Washington Michael Ronald Rex, B.S., University of Denver
Abigail Victoria Karam, B.S., State University of New York, Dominic Xavier Rivera, B.S., Cornell University
Albany Ali Brian Saleh, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Danielle Rita Kennedy, B.S., Roosevelt University Michael Paul Samaroo, B.A., New York University
Paul Kim, B.S., Oregon State University Henry Sanchez, B.A., Suffolk University
Jennifer Michelle Klippenstein, B.S., University of Southern Marina Sheu, B.A., University of California, Davis
California Ramzi Shoukair, B.S., University of Southern California
Kevin Cheuk-Hei Ko, B.S., University of Southern California Zachary Streit, B.S., Washington University
Kenneth Yuji Kozakura, B.S., California Polytechnic State Irina Ten, BBA, California State Polytechnic University,
University, San Luis Obispo Pomona
Kathy Kwok, B.S., University of Southern California Sapan Devarchit Thakore, B.S., University of Utah
Yuanyuan Lai, B.S., Miami University Michael Joseph Timpke, B.S., Utah State University
Johnny Lam, B.S., University of California, Davis Christina T h u Nha Tran, B.S., Georgetown University
Yuxiao Lei, B.A., Renmin University of China Elizabeth Vu, B.S., University of Southern California
Megan Jean Leong, B.S., University of North Carolina at Daochen Wang, B.A., Brandeis University
Chapel Hill Tiantian Wang, BBA, Tsinghua University, China
Cheuk Hon Leung, B.S., University of Southern California Kiah Allison Weaver, B.S., University of Southern California
Joe Li, B.S., University of Utah Richard John Weis, B.S., University of Arizona
Mengxue Li, B.A., Michigan State University Scott Elliott Santos Williams, B.A., University of California,
Wentao Li, BBA, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Los Angeles
Scott Wing Lin, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Herman Wong, B.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology
Chong Liu, B A . , Beijing Foreign Studies University, China Rebecca Geiling Wong, B.A./B.S., University of California,
Yuxi Liu, B A . , Sun Yat-sen University, China San Diego
Lourdes Christina Mares, B.S., University of Southern Tiffany Wong, B.S., University of California, San Diego
California Qingwen Xia, BBA, Central University of Finance and
Jaime Mottern, B.S., University of Arizona Economics, China
Vineet Vijay Naik, B.S., Boston College Jie Xing, BBA, Renmin University of China
Kim-Chi Nguyen, B.S., University of Southern California Mengying Yan, B.A., University of H o n g Kong
Michael Hoang Nguyen, B.A., University of California, Irvine Joshua Gin Wei Yee, B.S., University of Southern California
John Oscar Niemann III, B.S., University of Southern California Dingding Zhang, B.A., University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Kyle Shoji Okumoto, B.A., University of Southern California Lin Zhang, BBA, University of International Business 8c
Daniel Aaron Orland, B.S., University of Southern California Economics, China
Stephanie Ouyang, BBA, National Taiwan University Tianyu Zhang, BBA, Zhejiang University, China
John Lawrence Paillet III, B.S., Trinity University Aoran Zhao, B.S., University of Southern California
Ming Qiu, B.S., University of Southern California Yue Zhao, B.S., Shanghai University of Finance and Economics,
Star Gorosin Rader, B.A., University of Southern California China

Master of Business Taxation


Natalie Astrahan, B.S., University of Southern California Elizabeth Chu, B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Jongyoon Bae, MBA, University of Southern California; BBA, Kenny Albert Chu, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Yonsei University, Korea Mia Y. Chung, B.A., University of Washington
Justin Paul Cannon, B.A., Brigham Young University Gabriel John Cohen, B.S., University of Southern California
Christopher John Carrier, B.S., Brigham Young University Timothy Joseph Crotty, B.S., University of Southern California
Jeffrey Hoyning Chai, B.A., Washington University Anthony Miles Dans, B.S., California State University,
Jacqueline Ann Chamberlin, B.S., Pepperdine University Northridge
Mary MacKenzie Chambers, B.A., Claremont McKenna Cristina Mei Del Rosario, B.A., University of California,
College; M . A c c , University of Southern California Santa Barbara
Chih L. Chang, B.A., University of California, Irvine Jeffrey Roger Desgroseilliers, B.S., California State University,
Yue Mei Chen, B.S., B.S., University of Southern California Northridge
Yoon Jung Choi, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Rong Dong, B.A., Beijing Foreign Studies University, China

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Master of Business Taxation (continued)


Heather Endicott, B.A., Carroll College Stacie Lee Lum, B.S., University of Southern California
James William Eubanks, B.S., California Polytechnic State Natalie Michelle Mandella, B.A., University of California,
University, San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara
Kai-Hong Fang, B.S., University of Illinois at Amanda Leah Matloubian, B.S., University of Southern
Urbana-Champaign California
David Paulo Talavera Felipe, B.A., University of California, Mark Norman Modglin, B.S., California State University, Fresno
Berkeley Abhishek V. Mohnot, B.Equiv., Nagpur University, India
Ye Feng, BBA, Brock University, Canada Shawheen John Moridi, B.A., University of California,
Casey Ganer, B.S., University of Colorado at Boulder Los Angeles
Christopher Joseph Gauss, B.A., California State University, Abd El-Aziz Nour, B.A., Zagazig University, Egypt
Fullerton Seung Hwan Park, B.S., University of Southern California
Jonathan Louis Gerber, B.S., New York University Rikin Raj Patel, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Karineh Gharibian, B.S., California State University, Northridge David Brian Reule, B.A., California State University, Fullerton;
Jada Glasby, B.S., University of Florida M B A , University of Southern California
Adam Abraham Goodchild, B.A., Wesleyan University, M . A c c , Hector Francisco Rodriguez, B.S., University of Southern
University of Southern California California
Jessica Amy Goren, B.S., University of California, Berkeley James Patrick Rollino, B.A., University of Dallas
Amanda Anne Gruskos, BBA, University of South Carolina Travis Joseph Rose, BBA, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Seonju Han, B.A., University of California, Irvine Daniel Noam Rothblum, B.A., University of California,
Shannon Michelle Hayes, B.S./B.S., University of Southern Los Angeles
California Jordan Rose Rubel, B.S., University of Southern California
Linnsie H o , B.S., University of Southern California Raj Ramesh Rupani, B.S., California State University,
Gregory Frank Homen, B.S., Loyola Marymount University Northridge
Chaoran Hu, B.S., Syracuse University Efren Sanchez, B.S., California Lutheran University
Bom Huh, B.S., California State University, San Bernardino Yiwen Sha, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Cheung Sum Hung, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Madison Leslianna Shepherd, B.S., University of South Carolina
Clara F. Inciso, B.S., University of Southern California Dong Hoon Shin, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Teikesha Laquasha Jackson, B.S., Syracuse University Wenqian Shu, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles
Hillel Kamionski, B.S., Yeshiva University Evelyn Tak-San Shum, B.S., University of California,
Gabriel Kaplan, B.E., University of Pennsylvania Los Angeles
Hyun Joon Kim, B.S., University of Southern California Adi Prawira Siah, B.S., University of Illinois at
Jeongrim Kim, BBA, Kyungpook National University, Korea Urbana-Champaign
Min Jung Kim, B.A., University of California, Irvine Ryan Kenneth Sievers, B.S., California State Polytechnic
Timothy Levi Kinnard, B.S., University of Southern California University, Pomona
Tania Koseyan Karanfilian, B.S., California State University, Kevin Alexander Sneed, B.A., California State University,
Northridge Fullerton
Eileen Edie Kuo, B.S., University of Southern California David Brian Stein, A.B., University of California, Berkeley,
Joyce W i n g M a n Kwong, B.S., University of Southern California M.M., The University of Georgia
Tammy Marie Laframboise, B.S., California State University, Pamela Beth Taylor, B.S., California Polytechnic State
Northridge University, San Luis Obispo
W i n g Ki Lam, B.S., B.S., University of Southern California Yakov Teytelman, B.S., Baruch College, City University of
Jacklyn Yan Yu Lee, BBA, University of Hawaii, Manoa New York
Soo K. Lee, B.S., University of Southern California Leslie N . Tseng, B.A., Cornell University
Stanley W o o Lee, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Elsa Madai Vasquez, B.A., University of San Diego
Stephen Thomas Lee, B.A., University of California, San Diego Andrew William W e h n , B.S., University of Southern California
Kimberly Liang, B.A., University of California, Irvine Nicholas Foard Winthrop, B.S., Washington University
Kelly Linn, B.S., University of Southern California Antonio Chung-Wei Yang, B.S., University of Southern
Calvin Michael Liu, B.S., University of Southern California California
Christopher James Lowder, B.A., University of California, Ali Zaidi, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Santa Barbara Xiao W e n Zhu, B.A., California State University, Fullerton

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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

USC School of Architecture


Dean Qingyun Ma

Bachelor of Architecture
Jonalyn Bonilla Abraham Mary Margaret Colvey Tegran Koushinian Steven Michael Ranta
Michelle Marie Ackerman Nicholas Welch Connell Stacy Kai Yi Kwok Ross Renjilian
Precious Temitope Aiyelqja Taylor Anthony Comelson, Elaine Kwong Cecilia Cynthia Sarate
Danilo Mark Amaya, Minor - Minor - Entrepreneurship Joanna Siu Ting Lam Matthew Akio Sawasaki
Nonprofits, Philanthropy Erin Golden Cuevas Judy Lee Zlatan Sehovic, Minor -
and Volunteerism Tuong Vi Doan Jack Li Urban Policy and Planning
Myrna Josephine Ayoub Julianne Margaret Dome, Christopher Wonjae Lim, Evan Jon Shieh
Seung W o n Baik Minor - Cinematic Arts Minor - Entrepreneurship Akop Shirvanyan
Tam Banh Kristin Elizabeth Drews Eric Alexander Linnaus Kyle Ian Shulman
Carrie Lynn Baranowski, Irene Estrella, Minor - Timothy Robert Logan Fiona Siu
Minor - Painting Business Matthew Henry Luery, Conor Patrick Sullivan
Aaron Joshua Benjamin, John Vincent Farrace Minor - Urban Policy and Elyse W o n Hee Takashige
Minor - Urban Policy and Nicole Alexandra Fedora Planning Johnathan Tang
Planning Ryan Louis Fischvogt, Isaac Luna Alex Tertychny, Minor -
Loricelle Yumang Bolido Minor - Spanish Benjamin David Marcus Entrepreneurship
Alfredo Bracamontes Nobuko Fujioka Paul C. Martinez, Minor - Peter Thai
Olivia Catherine Burke Karen Fung Business Joyce Tsai, Minor - Marketing
Kristin Erna Butterworth, Renata Eliza Ganis Kentaro Matsui Shih Lee Tsai
Minor - Art History Vanessa Garcia Yevgeniya Matusova, Minor - Betty Villalobos
Rodolfo Omar Calderon Bryn Thomas Garrett, Communication Design David Brent Villela
Amanda Lee Chan, Minor - Minor - Entrepreneurship Jeffrey Steven Mogyoros David Lee Woloz, Minor -
Urban Policy and Planning Pouya Goshayeshi Khirsten Elizabeth Neita Classics
Vikki Wei Chan Andrew Y. Han Samantha Marie Mei-Lin N g Andrew Timson W o n g
Bryan Chavac Yuki Mark Hirai Alex Yujin Paik Anita Ngai W a h W o n g
Alison Chen Michael David Hoffman Sara Catherine Patton Amber Yang
Tiffany Chen, Minor - Digital Soyoung Hwang Alain Jacques Peschard Jonathan Jiaren Yee, Minor -
Studies Alexandra Catharine Ierace Van Ngoc Pham Urban Policy and Planning
Tiffany Yu-Ting Cheng, Chong II Jeon Chasen Stuart Rainey, Isaac Seokjoon Yoo
Minor - Digital Studies Jee-Ae Kim Minor - Real Estate Joseph Edward Zasoski,
Enoch Chow Karen Sori Kim Development Minor - Business
Chu-Yin Chuang Min Jung Kim

Bachelor of Science - Architectural Studies


Sohaela H . Amiri, Minor - Miguel Lopez Espinosa Bianca Stephanie Richter Michael Andrew Wilhelm
Construction Planning and Alexander Weiss Johnson, Sara Tenanes Jennifer Yin Wong, Minor •
Management Minor - Entrepreneurship Jessica Tien Communication Design
Kathleen Cheng Thomas Ayatoshi Kamei Micaela Cortez Torres-Gil
Sydni Adrianne Chiles, Jamie Shen Morrison, Minor Xue Wang, Minor -
Minor - English Real Estate Development Psychology

Master of Architecture
Amir Akbari Hamed, B.Arch., Islamic Azad University, Iran Hsu-Hsuan Chen, B.S., National Cheng Kung University,
Hyo Suk An, B.Engr., Kyung Hee University, South Korea Taiwan
Kimberly Michelle Bahnsen, B.A., University of Washington Lan Chen, B.Arch., Xiamen University, China
Neil Mansukh Bera, B.S., University of Southern California Shujia Chen, B.Arch., Zhejiang University, China

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Master of Architecture (continued)


W a n g Chen, B.S., Zhejiang University of Technology, China Mana Mohammadkhani, B.A., University of Tehran, Iran
Yu-Quan Chen, B.Arch., Tunghai University, Taiwan Jarman Dalton Montgomery, B.S., University of Utah
Jennifer Choi, B.Arch., University of Southern California Arthur Hallett Page V, B.Arch., University of Southern
Ruby Yung Shing Chong, BBA, University of Hawaii, Manoa California
Mike Yin-Fun Chou, B.Arch., University of Southern California Song Qin, B.Arch., Huazhong University of Science and
Can Cui, B.Arch., Chongqing University, China Technology, China
Eesha Ravindra Dave, B.S., University of Illinois at Jonathan Arthur Rameau, B.A., University of Florida
Urbana-Champaign Ellen Getter Rath, B.S., Arizona State University
John Lawrence Delaney, B.S., University of Maryland, Jonathan Stanley Rennie, B.Arch., Victoria University of
College Park Wellington, New Zealand
Anirudh Dhawan, B.Arch., New Jersey Institute of Technology Heather Michelle Roberts, B.Arch., University of New Mexico,
Kiana Dolat, B.Arch., Islamic Azad University, Iran Albuquerque
James Michael Patrick Donovan, B.S., Texas Tech University Celeste Rodriguez, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Heng Du, B.Engr., Ningbo University, China Joseph Voloshin Sandy, B A . , University of California, Berkeley
Victor Manuel Fressie, B.A., Dartmouth College Lawrence DeCarlo Santiago, B.Arch., University of Colorado at
Xiaotian Gao, B.Arch., Beijing University of Civil Engineering Boulder
and Architecture, China Mahgol Sarrafzadeh, B.Arch., Islamic Azad University, Iran
Kathleen Ellen Gilfoy, B.Arch., California Polytechnic State Martha Susana Schott, B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
University, San Luis Obispo Wilbur Franklin Sharpe, B.A., Clemson University
Amy Michele Guidos, B.Arch., University of Florida Saba Rafique Shaykh, B.Arch., Indus Valley School of Art 8c
Jizheng Guo, B.Arch., Tsinghua University, China Architecture, Pakistan
Hyun Soo Ha, B.Engr., Kyung Hee University, Korea Paul Sheene, B.Arch., University of Southern California
Anran He, BArch., South China University of Technology Hong Sun, B.Arch., Southern Polytechnic State University,
Chase Ellis Hearn, B.S., University of Utah China
Brittany Desiree Henderson, B.A., Azusa Pacific University Jianxin Sun, B.Arch., Beijing University of Technology, China
Judson Roy Hornfeck, B.Arch., Syracuse University Xin Tong, B.Engr., Zhejiang University, China
Xian Hu, B.Arch., Shanghai University, China Stephanie Truong, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Jili Huang, B.Arch., South China University of Technology Feng Wang, B.Arch., Beijing University of Technology, China
Duho Jung, B.A., Lehigh University Zhaochen Wang, B.Arch., Huazhong University of Science and
Jiejun Li, B.Arch., Shanghai University, China Technology, China
Wenqing Li, B.A., Chongqing University, China Connor Michael Wingfield, B.A., University of Washington
Huaiming Liao, B.Arch., Shenzhen University, China Candace Lauren Wong, B.A., Texas A8cM University
Siwang Liu, B.Arch., Shenzhen University, China Anyin Ye, B.Arch., Tongji University, China
Xiaoliang Lu, B.Arch., Northern Jiaotong University, China Jeffrey Mark Zbikowski, B.S., Washington University
Aaron Brandon Malmedal, B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas Heli Zhang, B.Arch., Xiamen University, China

Master of Building Science


Aishwarya Balagopal, B.Arch., D . Y. Patil College of Varshini Raman, B.Arch., S R M Engineering College, India
Architecture, India Sukreet Singh, B.Arch., Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha
Chase Jamison Blood, B.Engr., Vanderbilt University University, India
Yi-Lun Cheng, B.S., National Taiwan University William Vicent, B.A., University of San Diego
Duyum Lidu Dulom, B.Arch., Marathwada University, India Morgan Gregorydavid Wiener, B.A., University of Colorado at
Alicyn Esperancilla Henkhaus, B.S., Harvey Mudd College Boulder
Han Sang Kim Geman W u , B.S., University of Science and Technology Beijing,
W o n Hee Ko, B.Arch., Yonsei University, Korea China
Abhay Vinod Nagory, B.Arch., University of Mumbai, India Guang Yang, B.Engr., M.Engr., Tsinghua University, China
Christopher William Norton, B.S., University of Southern Melissa Mae Zimmerman, B.Arch., University of Southern
California California
Feng-Cheng Chiu O'Connor, B.Arch., University of Southern
California

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Master of Historic Preservation


Ivy Marie Amable, B.S., Washington State University John Paul Locascio, B.Arch., University of Southern California
Loretta Ann Kathryn Cimmarusti, BFA, University of Lenore Lowen, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
San Francisco Brandy Lee Lusvardi, B.S., University of Oregon
George Veal Credle III, B.A., University of California, Laura Jane Mac Donald, B.A., San Francisco State
Los Angeles University
Laura Alessandra Dominguez, B.A., Columbia University Mary Catherine Ringhoff, B.A., Stanford University; M.A.,
Annabel Lee Enriquez, B.S., Cornell University University of Nevada, Reno
Herbert Samuel Ferguson, B.S., California State University, Carla Aubin Sotelo, B A., California State University,
Northridge Los Angeles
Jonathan Edward Froines, B.A., Vassar College Christian Thomas Taylor, B.A., University of Oklahoma
Heather Marie Goers, B.A., University of Chicago Steven Andrew Treffers, B.A., University of California,
Colleen Horn, B.A., Claremont McKenna College Santa Cruz
Neha Jain, B.Arch., Sardar Patel University, India Sian Lin Winship, B.S., University of Southern California
Ellen Kathleen Knowles, B.S., California State University,
Northridge

Master of Landscape Architecture


Christopher Breen Arntz, B.A., University of California, Yi Su, B.A., Southwest Agriculture University, China
Santa Barbara Xiaokun Sun, B.A., Beijing Forestry University, China
Ashley Danielle Hart, BFA, Savannah College of Art and Design Adrian Yoji Suzuki, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Colin Heffern, B.S., Colorado State University Lin Wang, B.S., Shandong Normal University, China
Luning Li, B.A., Tsinghua University, China Ting Wang, B.Arch., Beijing Forestry University, China
Shichen Li, B.Arch., Beijing Forestry University, China Yinan Wang, B.Arch., Beijing Forestry University, China
Wenjian Liao, B.Engr., Tongji University, China Siqi Wei, B.Arch., Shenzhen University, China
Can Liu, B.A., Tongji University, China Ross Murray Woodley, B.S., California State Polytechnic
Haoran Liu, B.Arch., South China University of Technology University, Pomona
Gabriel MacBlaine Mason, B.A., University of California, Shuo Xu, B.A., Tsinghua University, China
Santa Barbara Jingni Zhang, B.S., Beijing Forestry University, China
Robin Abad Ocubillo, B.A., San Francisco State University Yijia Zhang, B.Arch., Tongji University, China
Jennifer Benning Regnier, B.A., University of Arizona Yilang Zhu, B.Arch., Tianjin University, China
Jennifer Renteria, B.A., Bowdoin College

Graduate Certificate - Architecture and Urbanism


Shichen Li Laron Turley Siqi Wei Jingni Zhang
Lenore Lowen Ting Wang Ross Murray Woodley Yijia Zhang
Jennifer Benning Regnier Yinan Wang Shuo Xu

Graduate Certificate Building Science


James Michaelpatrick Chase Ellis Hearn Neha Jain Feng Wang
Donovan

Graduate Certificate - Historic Preservation


Kimberly Michelle Bahnsen Yara Faisal Masri Melissa Mae Zimmerman Yijia Zhang

Graduate Certificate Landscape Architecture Studies


Eesha Ravindra Dave Amy Michele Guidos Arthur Hallett Page V Carla Aubin Sotelo
Kathleen Ellen Gilfoy Golnar Iranpour Borougeni

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USC Marshall School of Business

USC Marshall School of Business


Dean James G. Ellis

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration


Solomon Abdella Sarah Chou Barrett, Minor - Ariel Deemari Brito, Minor - Ju Chen
Mayir Abraham Adato Urban Policy and Music Industry Meixi Chen
Ryan Sean Addy, Minor - Planning Nelson Peder Brooks, Minor • Myrna Phylicia Chen,
Mathematical Finance Julio Eduardo Barrientos Architecture Minor - Musical Studies
Manasa Adeni, Minor - Jefferey Ryan Bartlett Alana Nicole Brown Ryan Pak Lun Chen
Sociology Jeffrey Spencer Barton, Daniel E. Brown Vincent Yuchi Chen
Gita Purshotam Advani Minor - Cinematic Arts Blaise Stephen Brunda Vivienne Chen
Gokul Agrawal, Minor - Ryan Christopher Bast Alona Buil Macarty Yi-Fan Chen
International Relations Kendall Mikala Bateman Theodore Herbert Butz, Youjun Chen
Meha Agrawal Haley Janice Batis, Minor - Minor - Economics H o n g Yuen Cheng
Evan Christian Aguilar, Sports Media Studies Astrid Mariel Caballeros Lok Tin Cheng
Minor - Spanish Sana Bawania, Minor - Connor Nelson Caldwell Vivian Cheng
Juan Jose Aguilar Communication and the Michael Patrick Callahan Kevin Cheung
Victoria Lynn Ahl Entertainment Industry 8c Elena Diane Callaway Leon Ming Yin Cheung
Jasmine Ahn Ching Ako, Psychology Alyssa Campiran Rohan Chheda
Minor - East Asian Crista Dawn Becker Edgar Campos Jizeng Chia, Minor -
Languages and Cultures Lauren Andrea Beightler, Alexander Charles Cano Communication Design
Hasan Jaleel Al Sairafi Minor - Communication Derek Evan Carmack David Grayson Childs,
Nora Ann Al-Ramadhan and the Entertainment Connor Buss Carpenter Minor - Cinematic Arts
Jennan M . Alame Industry Kasey Allen Carpenter Amanda M e i - H o Chiu,
John-Paul Roberto Alanis Mesrop Bejanian Julio Cesar Castro, Minor - Minor - Communication
Othman Sadi Alothman Joshua Matthew Beltran Drawing Design
Michael Phillip Amador David Philip Bensimon Ishwarjit Singh Chadha Eunbi Cho
Jacquelle Ofori Amankonah, Daniel Benyamin, Minor - Hiu M a n Chan Kenneth Cho, Minor -
Minor - Philosophy Real Estate Development Johnson Chi Yip Chan Communication Design
Haein An Luke Matthew Beshar Kin O n Chan Boo Yeon Choi
Jaemyoung An Justin Chad Bettman Tsz Yan Chan M i n Seok Choi
Matthew Merton Andersen, Nicole Giselle Bezic Yin Fan Chan Minsuk Choi
Minor - Music Industry Ashwin Bhagchandka Catherine Chang See Kiu Choi
Kyle Strong Anderson James Noble Bianchi Howard C. Chang Jeffrey Chong
Sean Teddy Andrews Steven C. Blackhart Hubert Horatio Chang Kurt Aaron Chong
Stefanie Angelia Grant Owen Blanco Jin W o o Chang Yuen W a h Lina Chong
Ayrton Andi Angriawan Gregory Oliver Blount Un Teng Chao Sophia Chou
Ani Arsenyan Jing Bo Leland W a h Yun Char Ashley Chow
Allen A. Ashouri Charles William Bock, Maro Chea Chun M a n Chow
Teresa Katherine Atkinson Minor - Music Industry Alan Y . C h e n Phoebe Mary Chuang
Isha Awasthi Connor Myles Bohnen Allen Chen, Minor - T o n g Ching Chui
Christopher Young Joon Bae Kelsi Alyse Bohnen, Minor - Communication Design Eun Sol Chung
Sean Robert Baeyens, Minor - Music Industry Defu Chen Jun-Yong Chung
Cinematic Arts Julian Gustav Bonse Dylan Charlie Chen Katie S. Chung
Kelly Christina Baldwin Kimberley Michelle Borowski Fang Chen Nicole M . Cid
Anthony Robert Barkett, Jeffrey Scott Borsuk, Minor - Frederick Chen Johnny Vincent Cigliano
Minor - International Psychology Geng Chen Andrew Anzur Clement
Relations Matthew Dalton Bouret Haiwen Chen Nicholas Kremer Cohen
Rafael Pires Baron, Minor - Devan Christine Bratton Hank Ken Chen Zachary Thomas Cole
Economics Natalie Christina Brink Jimmy Xingjian Chen Zachary Victor Conn
Anthony Nicholas Barra Christina Alyssa Briseno Johnny Nienwei Chen Daniel Louis Coorsh

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Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (continued)


William Francis Corcoran, Erica Michelle Dresslar, Richard Charles Frias Ircahn Hasaka Yuga
Minor - Cinematic Arts Minor - Economics Zachary Adam Friedman Gunawan, Minor -
Julius Remar Cotton, Minor - Christina D u Thomas Anthony Friedrich Cinematic Arts
Cinematic Arts John Addison Duddridge Jon Taylor Friend, Tania Putri Gunawan
Justin Cowles Cowperthwaite Janee Nicole Duncan Minor - Real Estate Kiran Anoshe Gupta
Patricia Kathleen Craig, Alexander Duong Development Jongheon H a
Minor - French Christina C. Dwyer, Minor - Saif I. Fruitwala Clark Haber
James Lewis Creech, Minor - Sports Media Studies Sin Yan Fu Michael Alexander Yamamoto
Cinematic Arts Sakditom Eamnarangkool Wesley Alden Fulkerson Hackler
Gregorio Cruz, Jr. Shevora LaRue Ebron Lok Sum Lydia Fung Kamran J. Haghbin
Jordan Navarro Cruz Jared Joseph Edy Yisia Amanda Anastasya Christopher Addison Hahn
Justin Michael D'Ambra Teague Michael Egan Gaghana Didrick Joseph Hajost
Mild Daido Mark Eric Ehlers Jameson W . Galey Brandon Joseph Hakim
Nadia Dan Sally Elbassir Amir Ganaba Michael Hakimi
Eric Dang Marineh Eliasian Fei Gao Raymon Halim
Phuong Ngoc Ngan Dang Daniel Murray Ellebrecht, Benjamin Garcia Villarreal Jeremy Douglas Hamill
Tameca Charly Davis Minor - Managing Human Ailis Marguerite Garcia Tiffany Jo Hamlin
Tadeh Davoodian Relations Ana Garcia Karen Han
Mike Daniel De Anda Sam James Else Brandon Elias Garcia Deborah Ruth Hanasab
Gabriella De La Torre Ryan Hunter Emmons Carolyn Pierson Gard Jonathan I. Hanasab
Scott Ayres DeYoung Ryan Clement Endres Drew Alexander Garton Grant William Hancock
Nicole Michelle Debbini, Stefanie Endstrasser Valentine Gasparian Craig Douglas Handy
Minor - Musical Studies Timothy Michael Engler, Jeffrey Reeves Geasey Geena Ann Haney, Minor -
Rebecca Rian Decoud, Minor - Cinematic Arts Manuel Giron Natural Science
Minor - Communication Mateo Alexander Epshteyn Nicholas Donald Giulioni Alyssa Kay Hansen, Minor -
and the Entertainment Jordan Zachary Eselevsky, Philip Michael Gladek Professional and Managerial
Industry Minor - Psychology Jeffrey Paul Glaser Communication
Nick Bruno Delia, Minor - Brian David Esmond Paul Daniel Glavin Jeffrey David Hansen
Communication and the Krizia Morales Evasco Rawee Amanuel Gobena Arianna Alyse Hanson-Ashkar
Entertainment Industry Christopher Sean Ewbank Bowen Goh, Minor - Jian Hao
Yuyan Deng Julia Catherine Farquharson Screenwriting Skylar Justin Hardenbrook,
William Dennis Adam G. Farris Jeffrey Scott Golan Minor - Music Industry
Nathan Nabil Dessouky, Christopher Isaac Farro, Gabriel Hawkins Golden Blair Robert Harman, Minor -
Minor - Jazz Studies Minor - Real Estate Brian T . Goldsworthy, Minor • Economics 8c Mathematical
Alexis Helaina Deutsch, Development Popular Music Studies Finance
Minor - Communication Lauren Christine Fay, Minor - Yash Vardhan Golyan Bryan Harris
and the Entertainment Cinematic Arts Jonathan Israel Gonshor Jason Masao Hata
Industry Zev Mason Felix, Minor - Max Alexander Gordon Emmeline Sere Hateley
Sean Charles Devlin W e b Technologies and Joshua Wesley Gossett, Thomas Harry Hefner
Cameron Ladd Dewey, Applications Minor - Music Industry Jordan LeRoy Heil
Minor - International Regina Fernandez-Alonso, Jordan Michael Gottlieb Matthew Alexander Held
Relations Minor - Psychology and Rachel Jacqueline Gould Ryan J. Helfant, Minor -
Manvir Singh Dhillon Law Richard William Graham Cinematic Arts
Eric Christopher Dilanian Raymond Ferry So Jordan Michael Grant Timothy Helfrey
Jeffrey B. Do, Minor - Brittanie Fiery Micah K. Greenberg Kyle Richard Henderson
Mathematics Garett Andrew Figueroa John Michael Gregorchuk Timothy Joseph Hennessy
Nathan Christopher Doctor Deborah D . Filipovich, Matthew Joseph Grey Thomas Priest Henry,
Ronny Dorian, Minor - Music Minor - Psychology Camille Ashley Groeniger Minor - Popular Music
Industry Reuben Flores Fine Rachel Leisher Gross Studies
Amishi Harish Doshi Brandon Denton Folkes Stephen Michael Gross Trisha Elizabeth Henry
Yang Dou Ryan Nolan Frank, Minor - Cecilia Hinerava Guilloux, Travis Ray Herndon, Minor -
Connor Edward Douglass Sports Media Studies Minor - Cinematic Arts Music Industry
Lisa Michelle Draper, Minor - Scott G. Freeman Ayushi Gummadi, Minor - Chun W i n g H o
Theatre Matthew Eric Freitas Neuroscience Hoi Kei H o

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Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (continued)


Hoi Fong H o Halim Jeong Miso Kim Kelvin Ka W a n g Lam
Philana H o Perry W o n Jhang Rachael Ji Yoon Kim Yi Yin Lam
U Ian H o Edward Choe Ji Robert Minchol Kim, Minor - Matthew Alexander Landau
Adriana Nguyen Hoang Duo Jin Professional and Managerial Krister Andre Landivar
Vivian Linh Hoang Shan Shan Jin Communication Debra Lynn Langford
Angela S. Holcomb Nadia Ingrida Jo Se-Joong Kim Daniel James Langley
Frank H o n g Maria F. Jong Sun W o o Kim Benjamin John Lankenau
Si Wai H o n g Se Hwan Joo Sunwook Kim Christine Marie Larroucau
David Paris Hoover, Minor - Yongsuckjoo Tracy Kiyeon Kim, Minor - Phillip Thomas Larson
Cinematic Arts Samuel Alexander Josefsberg Psychology Thomas Joseph Larson
M o n g Shan Hsieh Kira Jamie Judah Yunshik Kim Sossi Latchinian, Minor -
Maggie Hsu Alexander Yong Jun Dylan Lawrence King, International Relations
William Lee Hsu Hongjinjung Minor - English Jacqueline Putrisari Latip
Jessica Shan Hsueh Hyun Chui Jung, Minor - Christopher Bradley Kirk Jason Alexander Lau
Adriana Gina H u International Relations Jeremy Klif Kai Chung Lau
Kristy Chun Yuan Huang Julie Marie Jung Clayton Thomas Knapp Katherine A. Lau
Lehan Huang You Sung Jung David W o n Ko Pok Yat Lau
Marianne Huang Alex Yaser Jurdi Garvin Ko Xavier Pak Kei Lau
Michelle Huang, Minor - Sara Ani Kalemkiarian Jonathan Sung Ko Louis Hans Laurence
French Syed Yasir Kamal Kirby A. Kojima Due Anh Le
Victoria Huang Brett Kapena Kan Lisa Michelle Kolstad Hue Thi Le
Yu Huang Hoyoun Kang Elizabeth Kong, Minor - Gary Ryan Leaverton
Yuhang Huang Jae-Hyeok Kang Psychology and Law Mark Peter Lebar, Minor -
Chun W u n H u n g Taegyun Kang Saman Koohmaraie East Asian Languages and
Suhanna Husein Melissa Brittany Kaufman Chrisella Koshan Cultures
Shamsuddin Hussain Kyle Matthew Keeland, Anthony Paul Kosturos Corey Alexander Lebowitz
Cynthia M y Chau Huynh Minor - Cinematic Arts Krishen Kotecha Andrea Jihye Lee
James Hwang Robert Willocks Keith Karishma Kothari Bryan Kwun Leung Lee
Peggy Hwang Kevin Ibraheem Kelani Katherine Ann Krueger, Christie Caroline Lee
Kate Mie Ikehara, Minor - Cameron Scott Kelly, Minor - Minor - Psychology and Christina H . Lee
Communication and the Cinematic Arts Law David Sung Sue Lee
Entertainment Industry David Matthew Kern Michael Lewis Krumwiede Elaine Jong Min Lee
Rachel Paulette Israel, Ryan M . Kersten Leonard Yi-Thum Kuang Eric Hyunil Lee
Minor - Music Industry Elton Keung, Minor - Willie Kuo, Minor - Painting Eunbyeol Lee
Mazy Hiilani Midori Iwaki, East Asian Languages and Robert Craig Kurlfink Hakjae Lee
Minor - Gender Studies Cultures Tristan Reece Kusman, Hobok Lee
Jacksen Juliet Hannah Khakshouy Minor - Music Industry Jihun Lee
Lauren Drew Jacobsen Sahil Kanderp Khandwala Zachary Michael Kusnir, Janet Ji Sun Lee
Saarah Farreed Jafrey Yenkhi Khvan Minor - Sports Media Jong Seo Lee
Avi Anand Jain, Minor - Bryan H . Kiang Studies Ju Hyoung Lee
Cinematic Arts Edward Alexander Kiehl Alexander Kuznetsov Kihyun Lee
Tarun Jain, Minor - Elizabeth Lilika Killian Aaron Davis Kwan, Minor - Pok Chung Lee
Communication and the Ahreum Kim Sports Media Studies Randy Rollog Lee
Entertainment Industry Brian Jinyup Kim Andrew Kwan Samantha Anne Lee
William Randall James Eugene II Kim II Winnie Kwan Sara H . Lee, Minor -
Mark Jordan Jansen Evan Dae Kim Jeffrey Chun Fung Kwok, Communication Design
Connie Jao, Minor - Natural Ga Eun Kim Minor - W e b Technologies Tiffany Ting-Yun Lee,
Science Gajin Kim and Applications Minor - News Media and
Mary Ellen Jebbia, Minor - Gahee Kim Roy Daeju Kwon Society
International Relations Han Sang Kim Yong Sung Kwon Youngjae Lee
Michelle Kaye Jenkins Jeong Soo Kim Donald Tan La M a n I. Lei
Gregory William Jensen Jung Ki Kim Nicholas Anthony LaFazia Casey Robert Leonard
Michael Gregory Jensen Kiwan Kim James LaPlant Jonathan Charles Leopold,
Daehong Jeong Minseok Kim H o Wai Howie Lam Minor - Cinematic Arts

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Brian Ching Leung Jenna Liou Shahin Niko Maleksalehi, Edward Steven Meneses
Rachel Tina Leung Cathy Liu Minor - Songwriting 8c Christopher Scott Mengay
Justin Taylor Lewis, Minor - Emily Janine Liu Music Industry Joshua S. Miao
History Gordon Gen-Zhi Liu Jennifer Marie Mallett, Jack David Michelman
Samuel Criswell Lewis Jennifer Cin Liu, Minor - Minor - Video Game Ashley Lauren Michelson,
Allen W . Li, Minor - Natural Music Industry Design and Management Minor - Spanish
Science Lu Liu Mackenzie Marguerite Brian Mitchell Mikail
Andrew Li Mei Hua Liu, Minor - Malone Joseph Bradley Millin,
Ann Li Psychology Michael Ross Malyn, Minor - Minor - Theatre
Chen Li Pierre Pei Liu, Minor - Professional and Managerial Yuhong Min
Huihui Li Cinematic Arts Communication Ira Lew Minor III, Minor -
Jack Kin Fung Li Yun-Ting Liu Kyle Robert Manis Music Industry
Jason Eric Li Zeping Liu Ian Michael Manka, Minor - Adam David Mintz
Kevin Li Aiden Dennis Lloyd Cinematic Arts Holly Haleh Mishcut,
Michelle Xiao Rong Li Ching H i n Lo John Peter Manoogian, Minor - Real Estate
Nancy Li Francis Lo Minor - Kinesiology Development
Nelson Check Feng Li M a n San Francis Lo Eaphy Mao Krishan Kumar Mittal
Ann R. Liang Pui Ying Irene Lo Ross Kenneth Martial Kelii Hisayuki Miyata,
Jessica Liang Benjamin Nathaniel Benjamin Keith Martin, Minor - Communication
Tara Liany Loewenstein, Minor - Minor - Cinematic Arts and the Entertainment
Charles Ming Liao History Heather Tiffany Martinez Industry
Simon Liao Feifei Long Jose G. Martinez Steven David Mochalski
Peter Charles Lichtor, David James Longinotti Julianne Marie Martinez Hamia Mohammad
Minor - Sports Media Blake Xavier Longoria Kyra Marie Chua Martinez Lauren Michelle M o h r
Studies Angel W e i - T o n g Lou David Matian Stephen Michael Moltzen
Lori Ann Lien Raymond Lou Richard Tiangco Mauban Lisa Beth Monatlik
Johnson Lightfoote, Minor - Jun Lu Taylor K. Maun Forest John Monroe
Video Game Design and Nicole Lu, Minor - East Jennifer Bradley May Maggie Elizabeth Montagna
Management Asian Languages and Kelly Michelle Maynard, Geoffrey Lanman
Adriane Tien-Sum Lim, Cultures Minor - Psychology 8c Montgomery, Minor -
Minor - East Asian Yueming Lu Communication Design Cinematic Arts
Languages and Cultures Zachary Po-Yi Lu Brian Michael McCarthy Danielle Jeannetta Moon,
Elaine Shu-Ying Lim, Elizabeth Anne Luce, Minor - Jacob K. McCarthy Minor - Communication
Minor - Psychology Communication Design Kevin Carl McCarthy, Law and Media Policy
Jenny Lim Jessica Lui Minor - Natural Science Colin Colby Moore
Karen Dorothy Lim Audilia Lukanta Robert J. McCarty Christian Ivan Morales
Chia-Ying Lin Yanni Luo Brett Nathan McCoy Christina Dior Morgan
Feiyu Lin Jasper H . Lynn Alexandra Lee McGranahan Kenneth Frederick Morgan IV
Hai Lin Ross Carlyle Trujillo MacBain Megan Elizabeth McMahon Monjay O. Morgan
Huixian Lin, Minor - Randall Scott MacDougall, Ryan James McNeill, Thomas Oliver Morris,
Cinematic Arts Minor - Sports Media Minor - International Minor - Sports Media
Kevin Peter Lin Studies Relations Studies
Melody Z. Lin Jacob Elliott Magerman Tanner Cole McNeill Shane Michael Morrison
Steven T . Lin, Minor - Scott Seiji Maier, Minor - Samantha Ann Mead Bruce Merle Morrissette, Jr.,
Economics Philosophy Mackenzie Allyn Meadows Minor - Psychology
Tai Pin Lin Vijaykumar Dhowlatbhai Perry Allan Meek, Minor - Paul Richard Morse
Xiaowen Lin, Minor - Maisuria, Minor - Health International Relations Jennifer Leanne Morton
Mathematical Finance Policy Management Tianxue Mei Lan M o u
Ya-Chun Lin Nima Majd, Minor - Spanish Andrew John Mellen, Minor - Michael Lee Mowrey
Robert Anthony Lincoln Stephanie Alexandra Mak, Construction Planning and Ahmed Abdul Mueed
Nicholas Christopher Minor - Cinematic Arts Management Dalilah S. Muhammad
Lindholm, Minor - Sports Christopher James Makiuchi Caroline Anne Melzer Caroline Muliawan
Media Studies Karina Malad Hugo Mendez Kaila Marie Murphy

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Christian Alec Musmann Masaaki Omachi Timothy J. Pettit, Minor - Jay Michael Roth, Minor -
Brittany Ann Myers Kanghui Jeriel Ong Philosophy Cinematic Arts
Brandon M . Myint Robert Michael Ong, Minor - Andrew Pham Kevin P. Roundtree
Heeyoung Na Economics Alex Leighton Plueger Gabriela Ruiz
Emanuel Naaman Zeynep Ongoren Sergey Polinovskiy Sang Jin Ryu
Kamryn Akemi Nagami Yuya Orime Samantha Yiu M a n Poon Jessica Samy Sabbah-Mani
Thaddeus Steven Lindsay Jean Orr, Minor - Tonia Ying T u n g Poon Timothy Sae Koo
Napier-Dunnings Cinematic Arts Sruthi Pothireddy Chirag Deepak Sagar
Kyle Russell Nash Arianne Michelle Ortegaray Daniel Samuel Pouldar, Neil Sakhrani
Brian Evan Nathan, Minor - Jan Rurik D . Padiemos Minor - Real Estate Payam Salehi, Minor - Real
Mathematics Nancy Padron de Mendez Development Estate Development
Valeria Navea, Minor - Jasmine Sarah Pae, Minor - Nicolas Pouliot, Minor - Vanessa Nelle Salvador
W e b Technologies and Communication Design Professional and Managerial Farah Marie Samarrai,
Applications Chun Jason Pak Communication Minor - Communication
Ian David Nelson, Minor - Farbod Pakravan Collin Palmer Powell, Minor - and the Entertainment
Cinematic Arts Larina Oriel Palacpac Political Science Industry
Matt Nestlerode Nathan Palanov Emanuel Powell III Stephanie Sampoema
Rachel Elizabeth Newman, David Gregory Palic, Minor - Travis Benjamin Prickett Amy L. San Felipe
Minor - Musical Theatre Cinematic Arts Dwight Pritchett Samrat Mukesh Sanghvi
Alexander Loring Newnan, Mara Ashley Palmer Whitney A. Pulupa Carlos Adriano de Oliveira
Minor - Applied Computer Shane M . Palmer, Minor - Catherine Halloran Quinn Santos, Minor - Spanish
Security Musical Studies 8c Sarah Rabie Charlene Santoso
Benjamin S. N g History Matthew G. Ragusano Vincent Saputra
Cheuk Ming N g Michael James Paloian Arya Shalom Rahimian Ashley N . Sasser
Desmond Deshen N g Thomas Kung-Yen Pan, Sabrina Rahrovi Stephanie June Schafer
Elizabeth Ga Mai Ng, Minor - Psychology Kyle David Raines Craig Alec Schapiro
Minor - Communication Eduardo Paniagua Rohit Ramchandani Erin Elizabeth Scharre,
Design Losineh Panossian Luigi Albert Ramirez Minor - Cinematic Arts
Rodman Ngo Jaskaran Parhar Asma Rasikh Bradley Ryan Schell
Andrew Nguyen Thomas George Parides Jordan Margaret Rasmussen Matthew Aaron Schotz
Connor Bert Nickell Andrew M . Park Nicole Rachel Rayhan Neil Phillip Schreiber,
Sharon Deborah Niku Grace Ji Hae Park Murtuza Razavi Minor - Engineering
Brooke Ashley Nixt, Minor - Helen W o n g Pastores, Paris Rebeil Management
Psychology Minor - Psychology Andrew James Reego, Minor - Justin Leonard Segal
Jennifer Katherine Nizolek Parin Jaydip Patel Architecture Shawn Elyse Segal, Minor -
Emiko Faye Noble Shashwat Kandarp Patel Robert Paul Henry Reid Psychology
Kevin Christopher Noble Gabriel Sajowitz Paul Andrew Robert Reiner Mike Charles Self
Nicholas John Nomann Vikram Paul, Minor - Christopher S. Rhi Alejandro Senties-Ramirez
Dina A. Nooh, Minor - Communication and the Collin Rice, Minor - East Eunjung Seo
Psychology Entertainment Industry Asian Languages and Anna Borisovna Sergeeva
Alexander Quon Noon Andrew Michael Pavlovich Cultures Jeffrey Andrew Sermak
Talia Shereen Nour-Omid Kelsey Lynne Payne Eric Justin Rice Michael Adrian Serna
Charles Vincent Novak Robert Peng Jay Patrick Riley John Anthony Serrano
Bassem Issac Nowyhed Stephen Matthew Peralta Alexandra Elizabeth Ritter Karan Sethia
Charles David O'Desky, Alyssa Ariel Perez, Minor - Kelsea Sarah Rock John Thomas Shadden
Minor - Real Estate Economics William Andrew Rojas Kalee Sunil Shah, Minor -
Development Carlos Perez Timothy Joseph Rolfes Natural Science
William Thomas O'Reilly Trent Anthony Peters Daniel J. Ronen Karishma Shah
Jin O h James Paul Peterson, Jr., Joshua Benjamin Rosenbaum, Naurine Shah
Jung H o O h Minor - Nonprofits, Minor - Music Industry Nadia Nina Shahin
Michael O h Philanthropy and Cameron Matthew Roth, Joshua Adam Sharf
Sung K. O h Volunteerism Minor - Professional Michael Elliot Shashoua,
Ashley Naomi Ohira Sarah Louise Peterson and Managerial Minor - Communication
Matthew Tai Oka David Petrosyan Communication Law and Media Policy

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Blake Raymond Shaw Michael Herman Strauss Jennifer O n - T i n g Tse Kylie Anne Welker, Minor -
Jocelyn Zhao-Kuang Shaw Nicholas Maarten Stuart Chao-Kai Tseng Communication and the
Alan Michael Shen Amy K. Su Li-Chung Tseng Entertainment Industry
Michael Tien Shen David Jorge Sudolsky Jijun Tu, Minor - Law and Hayden John Wheatley
Bryan Stephen Sheridan Tsai-Ju Sung Public Policy James Patrick White
Daniella Edna Shevel, Hendra Susanto Ching-Yao T u n g Stephanie Wijanarko
Minor - Theatre Henry Sutioso Arturo Turrubiartes Kelley Williams, Minor -
Kevin Shi Jacqueline Sutjiawan Michael Gregory Tutt 3 D Animation
Yili Shi Elisabeth Carmen Symczak Nathaniel Jiun-Su Tzeng Lea Roxanne Williams,
Daniel Jia Shia Michelle Naomi Tabariai Daniel Orlando Ugarte, Minor - Cinematic Arts
Kuo-Chin Shih, Minor - Sahar Taherivand Minor - Psychology Megan Lee Williams, Minor -
Psychology Tymon Tai Max Moran Caldwell Advertising
Cyrus Vispi Shroff Stacie C W . T a m Ukropina Natalie Laine Williams,
David C. Shu Chong Jin Tan Alyssa Lynn Unterreiner, Minor - Cinematic Arts
Deasy Natalia Sibarani Nadine Shu Rong Tan, Minor - Cinematic Arts Stella Marie Wilson, Minor -
Andrew Ellis Silberstein Minor - Psychology Kevin Dinh Uong Sociology
Joshua M . Silverman Sophie Shaoying Tan Winston Putra Utomo Sterling Drew Wilson
Riley Vern Simas, Stephanie Tan Chaisiri Uvimolchai Andrew Warren Winningham
Minor - International Jie Tang Brandon Joseph Valdez Nicole Marcia Wittlin,
Relations Renzhi Tang Liya Vanyan Minor - Urban Policy and
Nicholas Nathaniel Simons, W a i Tao Wallace Tang Sarin Lori Vartanian Planning
Minor - Cinematic Arts Yu Keung Tang Joseph Christopher Vassel Kimberly Michelle W o
Lori Simov Revilia Tanyadjaja Tyler-Rose Veguez Heather Christine Wolf,
Anthony L. Sims, Jr. Zain Tariq Lauren Chase Vicknair Minor - Architecture
Lovelyn Carol Sims Gregory Ray Taylor, Minor - Loi Quoc Vo Chak Lam W o n g
Diyjot Kaur Singh Music Industry Vina Vo Christine King W o n g
Stephanie Sinugroho Robert Louis Taylor Nataliya Voronina Jeff Hao-Yu W o n g
Kelly Elizabeth Sisney, Tatiana Nicole Taylor, Rick Jensen Vranish Matthew Alfred Wong,
Minor - Psychology Minor - International Quan Manh Vu Minor - Popular Music
Natasha Ann Slagle Relations Warren Matthew Wagoner Studies
Taylor John Slingsby Jason David Termechi Jennifer Margaret Waibel, Melissa W o n g
Ariyana Noravata Smith Emily Yeun T h a m Minor - Sports Media Yin Ling Jenny W o n g
Brandon Daniel Smith Nay Zaw Thent Studies Josephine Wonowidjojo
Chad Dennis Smith James Norman Thomas Shuai Wang, Minor - Kasita Dewi Wonowidjojo
Michele Julianne Soeryadjaya, Terry Lee Thomas Mathematical Finance Alex McEwen Wotherspoon
Minor - Economics Wayne G. Thompson William Wei-Hsun W a n g Bonnie Po Yee W u
Tania Sohayegh Lindsay Elizabeth Thomson Xi W a n g Justine Ann W u , Minor -
Elizabeth Solomon Tian Tian YiWang Communication Design 8c
Daniel M . Song, Minor - Catherine Angela Timmins Yi-Ting W a n g Advertising
Cinematic Arts Cedric Vincent So Tiu Yuanfang W a n g Kevin W u
Dustin Kee Lyong Song Rishabh Pradeep Todi Matthew Sebastian Wardojo Shiwei W u
Jisun Song Tiffany T o m Richard Alexander Yi Duo W u
Junyong Song Emily Ku'Unani Tong Washington, Minor - Deviani Ary Wulandari
Lee Song Joncarlo Topete, Minor - Cinematic Arts Mark Gregory Wynohradnyk
Michelle Soroudi Environmental Social Alan Richard W a t t Fei Xiao
Hei M a n Sou Sciences Chelsea Nicole Weatherby Bingxin Xie
Jacqueline Michele Sparagna Julio Torres Marley Kay Weddington Aileen Liang Xu, Minor -
Blake Oliver Spencer William Scotland Townsend, Christopher Wei Communication and the
Scott Edward Sperling Minor - Sports Media Lillian Li Wei Entertainment Industry
Sriram Srinivasan Studies Richard Lee Wei Chen Xu
Mark Alexander Stanton Alan Tran Evan Graham Weiner, FeiXu
Kevin Daniel Steiner Duy Ba Tran Minor - East Asian MinXu
Steven Steven Stephanie Trinh Languages and Cultures Xiaoyin Xu
Robert Anthony Stock Sean Moore Trotter Alden Gumbiner Weiss Yu Yamasaki

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Olivia S. Yang Ji Yeon Yeo Adam Zacuto Limin Zhou
Sonia Suyu Yang Cheuk Yin Yeung Yasemin Zamanpur, Minor - Wei Zhou
Alexander Perry Yaseen, Jason Myungmin Yim Cinematic Arts Yu Hang Zhou
Minor - Computer Science T o n g Hoon Yom Alexandra Grace Zanino, Diana Dandan Zhu, Minor -
8c W e b Technologies and Craig K. Yoo, Minor - Minor - Psychology Natural Science
Applications Natural Science Okman Zeng, Minor - Mengyu Zhu
Deborah Yasharel Jeong Sang Yoo Economics Tingting Zhu
Christina Zi Ye Hogeun Yoon Yu Zhang Nadar Zohar
Qian Ye Andrew Youn Carolyn Yu Zhong Jilbert Zolfaghari
Bobby Zi Yeh Brent Daniel Young Christina Lei Zhong, Minor - Adam James Zoucha
Frances Jye-Yu Yen, Minor - Justin Clayton Yu East Asian Languages and Gregory Taylor Zuccolotto
Mathematical Finance 8c Michael H u n g Yu Cultures Evan G. Zuckerman, Minor -
Environmental Studies Mingjun Timothy Yu Geng Zhou Forensics and Criminality

Master of Business Administration


Alex Odikandath.il Abraham, B.S., University of Pennsylvania Matthew Victor Balaker, B A . , University of California,
Mohammadreza Adib Amini, B.Engr., Islamic Azad University, Los Angeles
Iran Done Asli Balci, B.S., Ankara University, Turkey
Farid Aframian, B.S., University of California, San Diego Vinkul Bali, B.A., University of Southern California
Amit Kumar Aggarwal, B.S., Uttar Pradesh Technical Satheesh Kumar Balusamy
University, India; M.S., University of Southern California Vikash Banthia, B.S., University of Texas, Austin
Celine Joshua Aghababayan, B.A., University of San Francisco David Nicholas Barnes, B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University
Noguese Aigbogun, BBA, Baruch College, City University of Megan Maguire Barnett, B.S., United States Naval Academy
New York Hannah Mynko Bartell, B.S., Boston University
Ahmad Ghazi Al-Ghusain, B.S., California Polytechnic State Avishek Basu, B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison
University, San Luis Obispo Nicholas Doyle Becker, BBA, California State Polytechnic
Gabriel A. Albarian, Jr., B.A., University of California, University, Pomona
Los Angeles Loek W i m Hein Beckers, B.Engr., Twente University of
Scott Edward Alewel, B.A., University of Missouri, St. Louis Technology, The Netherlands
Anam Lauriano Alpenia, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Robert Behdadnia, B.A., West Virginia University
Jonathan S. Alyn, B.A., Tulane University Jeffrey David Belanger, B.S., University Redlands
Hana Khzam Amer, B.A., University of California, Berkeley James Michael Bell-Smith, B.S., University of Arizona
Piyanut Angel Ampas, B.A., University of California, Gianpietro Belotti, LL.B., Universita Degli Studi di Milano,
Santa Barbara Italy
Abhinav Anand, B.S., University of California, Davis Hakon Olav Bergheim, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Anca Elena Anastasiu Morgan, B.S., University of Southern Satinder S. Bhalla, B.Engr., Guru Nanak University, India;
California M P L , State University of New York at Buffalo
Benjamin Joseph Anderson, B.S., University of California, Davis Amit Bhatia, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Paulo Azevedo Antunes, B.A., University of Sao Paulo, Brazil Shobhan Bhatt, B.Engr., University of Pune, India
Javad Amin Arain, B.S., California State University, Long Beach Sudhir Bhatti, B.S., Government Gandhi Memorial Science
Anahit Ashikyan, B.S., California State University, Northridge College, India; M C A , University of Jammu, India
Matthew J. Aslin, B.Engr., University of Portland Neerja Bhawasinka, B.Engr., Barkatullah University, India; M.S.,
Shant Mark Assarian, B.S., University of Southern California Birla Institute of Technology and Science, India
Lucy Avetisvan, B.A./B.A., University of Southern California Justin Daniel Bieber, B.S., Duke University
Shareen Azizi, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Kristoffer Erik Bjornerud, B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Jawad Amanullah Babar, BBA, University of Wisconsin, and State University
Madison Michael Thomas Blood, B.S., Fairfield University
Jessie Lynn Babiarz, B.A., Ithaca College Paul Levon Borugian, B.S., University of Southern California
Brian Maxwell Bacharach, B.A., University of California, Elena Bosio, B.S., Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
Berkeley Michael Lawrence Boyle, Jr., B.S., Georgetown University
Marc Badran, B.S., Lebanese American University, Lebanon Justin John Braune, B.S., United States Naval Academy
Najeh A Baharun, B.S., California State University, Long Beach Robert Walid Brewer, B.S., Ohio State University
Ryan Eden Baker, B.S., California State University, Northridge Matthew Edward Brown, B.S., Washington State University

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Brett Brownson, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Sae Jin Cheon, B.S., Yonsei University, Korea
Eswar Buchammagari, B.S., Sri Venkateswara University, India Shirlene Bee-Ying Chi, B.S., Boston University
Joshua Michael Buchmeier, B.A., University of California, Oran Chirapuntu, B.S., University of California, Davis
Berkeley Jason Y. Chiu, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Russel James Buetow, B.S., University of California, Riverside Peter W o n Cho, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Blake James Buisson, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Yuin Choe, B A . , University of California, Irvine
Mark Anthony Ballesteros Burlaza, B.A., University of Jihoon Choi, B.S., Carnegie Mellon University
California, Los Angeles W o n Joon Choi, B.S., Yonsei University, Korea
Matthew Kirk Burnett, B.A., Villanova University Youngha Choi, B.Engr., Korea University
Robert Alexander Burns, B.A., University of California, Hiu Kit David Chong, B.S., California State Polytechnic
Santa Barbara University, Pomona
Elizabeth Ann Butler, B.S., T h e Pennsylvania State University Yee Sing Chong, B.A., University of Washington
Walter Griffin Cale, B.A., University of San Diego Ling-Yi Carol Chou, B.A., University of British Columbia,
Leonardo Alberto Camaro, B.Engr., Pontificia Universidad Canada
Javeriana, Colombia Phillip Joseph Chou, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Alberto Jesus Campos, B.S., San Francisco State University Ryan L. Christian, B.A., California State University,
Susan Marie Cardella, B.S., Westminster College San Bernardino
Thomas Patrick Carolan, B.S., University of California, Peter Moon Chun, B.A., University of California, Irvine
San Diego Samuel Chun, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Jeffrey Scott Casaw, B.A., University of California, Riverside Alfred Young Chung, B.A., Columbia University
Chad Alan Castruita, B.A., University of Arizona Dae Hyun Chung, BBA, Kyung Hee Cyber University, Korea
Jimmy Pak-Keung Chan, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Roy Chung, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Josephine S. Chan, B.A., University of California, Irvine Chad Christopher Cisco, B.S., Texas State University,
Chih-Yi Chang, B.A., National Taipei University, Taiwan San Marcos
Fu Yuan Chang, B.A., Chinese Culture University, Taiwan; Jordan Michael Cohen, B.S., University of Southern California
M . A c c , College of William and Mary Blake Matthew Coleman, BBA, California Polytechnic State
Jack C m Chang, B.A., University of California, Irvine University, San Luis Obispo
James Chang, BBA, California State University, Los Angeles Matthew Joseph Conti, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Jay Chang, B.A., University of California, San Diego Christopher Michael Coppa, B.A., University of California,
Jennifer H Chang, BBA, University of California, Berkeley San Diego
Ted Ting-Yang Chang, B.A., University of California, Christopher Cowger, B.S., University of Arizona
Los Angeles Nicole Preston Crandell, B.A., Stanford University
Yao-Hua Chang, B.A., Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages, Brian Michael Cronin, B.S., Babson College
Taiwan; B.A., National Taipei University of Technology, David John Crowell, B.S., Chapman University
Taiwan Anthony Ray Crutcher, B.S., Pepperdine University
Yui Chang, B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautic University, Florida Zachary Conrad Cuca, B.A., Northwestern University
Christina Lynn Chanpong, B.A., University of Southern Dale D . Cuffy, B.S., Xavier University
California Abigail D'Autremont, B.S., United States Military Academy
Jimmy Tzufeng Chao, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Karen Beth DaVanzo, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Mark Chau, B.A., University of California, Irvine Ali Dadvar, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Arjun Chaudhary, B.Engr., University of Pune, India Martin Daffner, B.S., Miami University
Sarinna Christine Chavez, B.S., University of Southern Xavier Vankhoa Dao, B.A., B.S., University of California,
California Irvine
Lek Kuang Chee, B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara Todd Alan Davis, B.S., University of Maryland, College Park
Jonathan Hsian Hsing Chen, B.S., University of California, John Cocchi Day, B.A./B.A., Ph.D., University of Southern
Santa Barbara California
Karen Echo Chen, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Joseph Hyde De Briyn, B.S., Santa Clara University
Kenneth Wai Pan Chen, B.S., State University of New York at Paul Richard Del Piero, B.A., Pomona College
Buffalo Michael James Dell, B.S., Arizona State University
Lisa Chen, B A . , University of San Francisco John K Demers, B.S., University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Yuexi Chen, B.A., McMaster University, Canada Tracy Lynn Dennis, B.A., Yale University
Bernard Cheng, B.S., University of Southern California Marian Rae Deterding, B.A., University of Southern California
Catherine Cheng, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles Dennis Marcial Diaz, B.S., University of Pennsylvania
Lorena Cheng, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Brandon Matthew Dickerson, B.S., Northwestern University

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Kenneth Hideyo Difiore, B.A., University of California, Irvine Stanley Fu, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Alyssa Cassidy Do, B.A., University of California, Irvine Brian Thomas Fultz, B.S., University of Southern California
Lance Taylor Doherty, B.S., California Polytechnic State Jonathon Lin Fung, B.S., University of California, Irvine
University, San Luis Obispo Robert Fung, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Martin Orlando Dovat Crespi, B.Engr., Universidad de Kevin Andrew Futch, B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington
Montevideo, Uruguay Cecilia Claire Gabbay, B.A., University of California,
Thomas Kevin Downes, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Keith Michael Gallo, B.S., University of Cincinnati
Katharine Elizabeth Doyle, B.A./B.A., University of California, Devin Jon Geniesse, B.S., Kansas State University
Irvine Shahrzad Ghamsary, B A . , University of California, Berkeley
Krystal Morgan Dry, B.S., Tulane University Angelina Kathryn Gilliam, B.A., University of California,
Thomas Nelson Ducharme, B.A., University of Windsor, Santa Barbara
Canada Ric Sterling Gillie, B.S., Utah Valley University
Geoffrey Austin Duckworth, B.S., University of Colorado at Theresa Cathryn Gilmore, B.A., University of California,
Boulder Irvine
Jessica Sadako Dunn, B.S., University of Southern California Hovhannes Ginosyan, B.S., California State University,
Crystal Lynn Dunne, B.S., California State Polytechnic Northridge
University, Pomona Peter Joseph Gizzi, B.S., United States Military Academy
John Luke Eastman II, B.S., University of California, Berkeley Marcella Chan Go, B.S., De La Salle University, Philippines
Andrew Scott Easton, B.S., University of California, Riverside Renato Teodoro Goebel, B.Engr., Escola de Engenharia Maua,
Steven Edward Economou, B.A., University of Pennsylvania Brazil
Adam Richard Eisen, B.S., University of Delaware Julia Elizabeth Enriquez Goetzen, B.A., University of California,
Henry Aaron Elyashar, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Santa Barbara Scott Michael Goldman, B.A., University of Massachusetts,
Emrah Ercan, B.S., Bogazici University, Turkey Amherst
Rommel Martin Esteves, B.S., United States Naval Academy, Kimberly Samantha Goldstein, B.A., San Diego State University
M.S., University of Southern California Daniel Gomes, B.S., San Diego State University
William James Exon, B.S., California State University, Patricio Gonzalez Porte, B.Engr., Instituto Tecnologico y de
San Marcos Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Mexico
Cheman Hokie Eun, BBA, California State Polytechnic Genevieve Carre Gonzalez-Turner, B.A., Yale University
University, Pomona Jeffrey H . Gordon, B.S., Miami University
Spencer Lee Evans, B.S., Brigham Young University David Miller Gorham, B.A., University of California,
Theodore Andrew Evans, BBA, Bucknell University Santa Barbara
Andrew Fang, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Annie Michelle Grabarsky, B.A., University of California,
Hamik Farhadian, BBA, California State University, Northridge Berkeley
Meghan Jane Feeney, B.A., Columbia University John Duncan Graham, B.S., California State Polytechnic
Lesley Alana Feinstein, B.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison University, Pomona
Lindsay Feller, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Michael Alexander Gross, B.A., University of California,
Zhaohua Feng, B.Engr., Shanghai University, China Los Angeles
Crystal Nan Fenn, B.A., University of California, Irvine Eric Benjamin Grossman, BBA, California State University,
Kevin Cassidy Finn, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Northridge
Asa Porter Firestone, B.S., University of Colorado at Boulder Brittain Gulden, B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Frank E. Flores, B.A., San Digeo State University Andrew Christopher Gunderson, BBA, Boston University
Sealand Mikael Flynn, B.S., Hope International University Hui Ting Guo, B.S., Lanzhou University, China
Shuki Daisy Fong, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Jia Guo, B.S., Shanghai Jiao T o n g University, China
Kristin K. Fong-Lukavsky, B.S., California State Polytechnic Rohit Kumar Gupta, B.Engr., Indian Institute of Technology,
University, Pomona Kanpur
Brian Wayne Foster, B.A., University of Michigan Lambert Ji Hoon Hahm, B.S., California State University,
Jacob Egan Frank, B.A., University of Southern California Northridge
Robert Jordan Frenkel, B.S., Yeshiva University Gordon F. Hallman, B.A., Princeton University
Richard Alexander Friedland, B.S., University of Southern Tomoshiro Hamura, B.Engr., University of Tokyo, Japan
California Jaewook Han, B.A., Yonsei University, Korea
Andrew Evan Fryer, B.S., University of Southern California Franky Handra, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Howard Hao Fu, B.S., San Jose State University Raphi Hanessian, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles

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Lieschen Elizabeth Hansen, B.S., California Polytechnic State Ta-Lun Huang, B.S., California State Polytechnic University,
University, San Luis Obispo Pomona
Wesley James Hansen, B.A., Boston College Erik Steven Hugstad, B.A./B.A., University of California,
Evan Joseph Hanyak, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Murtaza Husain, B.S., California State University, Fullerton
James Daniel Harbour, B.A., University of California, In Jae Hwang, BBA, Hanyang University, Korea
Santa Barbara Terry Y. Hwang, B.A., Stanford University
Travis Johnson Harding, BBA, University of Arizona Christine Ibardolaza, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Evan David Harney, BBA, University of San Diego Richard William Irvin, B.S., Northwest Missouri State University
Edward C - W Harper IV, B A . , Morehouse College Christopher Edward Jablonski, B.Engr., University of Cincinnati
Paige Ashley Hart, B.S., American University Michael Jafar, BBA, University of San Diego
Arie Hartanto, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles Hanisha Ram Jagtiani, B.Engr., University of Mumbai, India
Sascha Dirk Hasan, B.S., J. W . Goethe University of Frankfurt Kurt Michael Jasin, B.Engr., University of California, Irvine
Nicholas George Hasara, B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology Rajiv Jenveja, B.S., University of Pennsylvania
Omar Hassen, B.S., California State University, Long Beach Xiaqjuan Jin, B A . , East China Normal University
Mitsuhiro Hatori, B.S., Sophia University, Japan Caroline Joei, B.A., Princeton University
David J. Hauser, B.A., University of Southern California Michael Orlin Johnson, Jr., B.S., Arizona State University
Dong He, B.Engr., Baotou University of Iron and Steel Brian Paul Johnsonbaugh, B.A., University of California,
Technology, China Santa Cruz
Robert Charles Heidger, B.A., University of California, Ryan Lesser Johnston, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Santa Barbara Jennifer Anne Jones, BBA, Western Michigan University
David Robert Heimerl, B.A., University of California, Irvine Rebecca A. Jones, B.A., Bard College at Simon's Rock
Taylor Jeffrey Heininger, B.A., University of Washington Emily Elizabeth Worthington Jordan, B.A., University of
Tooraj Helmi, B.S., University of Tehran, Iran; M.S., M.S., California, Berkeley
University of Southern California Tyler Dale Jorgenson, B.S., University of Redlands
Blake Stephen Hennon, B.A./B.A., University of California, Jose Thomas Juenger, B.A., University of California, Davis
Santa Barbara Daniel Jung, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Steven Elmo Herrera, B.S., M.S., University of Southern Johnnie Surh Jung, B.S., B.A., University of Southern California
California Joshua Matthew Junker, B.S., University of California,
Jeffrey Alan Herrington, B.A., Brigham Young University Santa Cruz
Emily Margaret Jane Hicks, B.A./B.S., Ohio State University Brian Edwin Kaemingk, B.A., Calvin College
Hsu-Feng H o , B.S., National Taiwan University Norio Kaji, B.A., Keio University, Japan
Rosie Chinh Hoa, B.A., University of California, San Diego Dennis H u n Kang, B A . , Pomona College
Christopher Stewart Hoag, B.A., University of California, Kathryn Elaine Kasischke, B.S., Duke University
Los Angeles Weston Kasper, B.S., California State University, Long Beach
Takashi Hodama, B.A., University of California, San Diego Lisa Elaine Kass, B.A./B.A., California State University,
Robert James Hoernschemeyer II, B.S., Washington University East Bay
Adam Lev Hoffman, B.A., University of California, Davis Himanshu Kathuria, B.S., California State University,
William Ki Jung Hong, B.A., Brown University Northridge
Takuya Hoshino, LL.B., University of Tokyo, Japan Kyosuke Kawaguchi, B.A., Hitotsubashi University, Japan
Lee Ming Hsia, B.A., University of California, San Diego Jiro Kawakami, B.A., Johns Hopkins University
Edward D. Hsiao, B.S., University of California, Berkeley; M.S., Richard Gregory Keating, B.S., San Jose State University
University of Southern California Mark Terence Kelley, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Andrew Hsieh, B.A., University of California, Irvine Sean M . Keough, B.S., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Chia-Che Hsieh, BBA, National Cheng Kung University, Margaret Mary Khachikyan, B.A., University of California,
Taiwan Los Angeles
Michael N. Hsu, B.S., University of California, Irvine Matthew Khalili, B.A., University of Southern California
Allen Shih Kuang Huang, BBA, California State University, Sohale Khalili, B A . , University of California, Los Angeles
Fullerton Ayesha Sarah Khan, B.A., Occidental College
Chien-Fang Huang, B.A., National Central University, Taiwan Maneesh Khare, B.Equiv., State University of New York,
Chung-Hsien Huang, B.S., Yuan Ze University, Taiwan Binghamton
Glenn Huang, B.Engr., University of California, Irvine Rakesh Khullar, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Jenny Huang, B.A., University of California, Irvine Alex J. S. Kim, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Li-An Huang, B.A., University of California, San Diego Allen JaeHee Kim, B.A., University of California, Berkeley

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Andrew Daejin Kim, B.A., University of California, Irvine Jee-Hyoun Lee, B.A., Sungshin Women's University, Korea
Daniel Y. Kim, B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Lucy Lee
B.S., University of Arizona William John Leece, B.S., University of Illinois at
Dohoon Kim, B.Engr., Korea University Urbana-Champaign
Dohyoung Kim, B.A., Konkuk University, Korea Christopher Daniel Legere, B.A., University of California,
Eric Chong Soo Kim, B.A., Wesleyan University Los Angeles
Eric Nam Kim, B.A., Johns Hopkins University Peng H . Leong, B.A., Macquarie University, Australia
Joon Sung Kim, B.A., Yonsei University, Korea Todd Paul Leslie, B.S., University of Colorado at Boulder
Jun Hwan Kim, B.S., Yonsei University, Korea Aaron Roger Lett, B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Leslie Yu Kim, B.S., University of California, Riverside Kenneth Leung, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Seunghoo Kim, B.A., Seoul National University, Korea Dongning Li, B.A., Dalian University of Foreign Languages,
Shirley Jane Kim, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles China
Suk Lae Kim, B.S., Seoul National University, Korea Jinyi Li, B.Engr., Zhejiang University, China
Tiffany Jihyun Kim, B.S., University of California, Riverside; Joanne Juhan Li, B.A., Vanderbilt University
M.S., University of Southern California Nuo Li, B.A., Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Timothy Changgeon Kim, B A . , University of California, Shutong Li, B.Engr., Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
Los Angeles Wan-Yu Li, B.A., Taipei Municipal Teachers College, Taiwan
Stacey Helene Kivel, B.A., Rhodes College Zheng Li, B.S., Tongji University, China; M.S., University of
Michael Anthony Knievel, B.S., Arizona State University Southern California
Jen-Wei Ko, BBA, National Taiwan University Gregory Hamilton Lieber, B.S., University of Utah; M R E D ,
Daisuke Kobayashi, B.A., Sophia University, Japan University of Southern California
Kei Kobayashi, B.A., Nanzan University, Japan Bryan Michael Lieberman, B.S., Tulane University
Jahyun Jeff Koo, B.S., University of Alberta, Canada Jessica Kate Like, B.S./B.A., University of Texas, Austin
Pavan Rayapalya Krishnamurthy, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Jonghoon Lim, B.S., Bentley University
Technological University, India Soo Yong Lim, B.Eng., Korea University
Sarah Beth Krysanick, B.S., Miami University Alvin Kendrich Ong Limqueco, B.S., Ateneo De Manila
Navin Kumar, B.Engr., University of California, San Diego University, Philippines
Sheena Nicole Kumar, B A . , University of California, Irvine Po Yu Lin, BBA, National Central University, Taiwan
Cheryl Ga-Whei Kung, B.A., University of California, Yan Lin, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao T o n g University, China
Los Angeles Kealiiokapapaku Kam Yun Chung Lingo, B.S., University of
Elaine Kung, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz Southern California
Arjun Kushwaha, B.S., University of Mumbai, India Matthew Ted Lipton-Schwartz, B.A., University of California,
Michelle Yurie Kye, B A . , University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles
Robert Seldon Lady, Jr., B.S., Tulane University Charles Joseph Lisanti, B.A., Chapman University
Senthil Kumar Lakshmanan, B.Engr., Anna University, India Han Liu, B.E., Southeast University, China
Sam George Lambros, B.S., Texas State University, San Marcos Jia Liu, B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Jonathan George Charles Lampitt Lei Liu, B.A., Shanghai University of Finance and Economics,
Jakub Bartlomiej Landau, B.S., University of Southern California China
Jeanie French Lapack, BBA, Texas Tech University Maggie Liu, B.A./B.S., University of California, Irvine
Mark Taylor Larsen, B.S., Iowa State University Rong Liu, BBA, Central University of Finance and Economics,
Zoltan Laszlo, B.S., California Polytechnic State University, China
San Luis Obispo Stanley C. Liu, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Kilma Sibimoat Lattin, B.A., University of California, Steven Liu, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Santa Barbara Victor Dahming Liu, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Siu Lau, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Marcus Selwyn Lo, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Elise Livezey Law, B.A., Duke University Alexandre Logemann, B.A., Pontificia Universidade Catolica do
Katherine Berry Lazaris, B A . , New York University Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Thomas Slade Leach, B.S., Tufts University Eleazar Lontoc, B.S., University of California, Berkeley; M.S.,
Brandon Yoongu Lee, B.A., University of North Carolina, University of Southern California
Chapel Hill Timothy Saunders Lorden, B.S., United States Air Force
Chung Jin Lee, B.A., Swarthmore College Academy
Denis Kai Shing Lee, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles James Scott Loughridge, B.A., University of California,
Hui Kang Lee, B.S., Yeungnam University, Korea; M.S., Seoul Los Angeles
National University, Korea Michael Jonathan Louie, B.A., University of California, Irvine

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David Ly, B.S., University of California, Berkeley Grady Traylor Miller, B.A., University of Southern California
Siao Yong Ly, B.S., Emory University; B.E., Georgia Institute of William Mir, B.A., California State University, Bakersfield
Technology Ivan Pine Mirabelli, B.A., Colgate University
John Joseph Lynaugh, B.A., Boston College Marcus Manfred Mitchell, B.A., University of Southern
Chaomeng Jolly Ma, B.A., Sichuan International Studies California
University, China Abhinav Mittal, B.Engr., Birla Institute of Technology and
Kirk Kiyoji Machida, B.S., Arizona State University Science, Pilani, India
Pooja Madaan, B.Equiv., Delhi University, India Mohit Mittal, B.S., Jamia Millia Islamia, India
Randall Kazuo Maekawa, B.S., University of California, Akiko Miwata, B A . , University of Victoria, Canada
Los Angeles Donald R. Mixon, B.S., University of Virginia
Guy Paul Mahoney, B.S., California State University, Fullerton Yohei Miyamoto, B.A., Kansai University, Japan
Ryan Dale Malawy, B.S., University of California, San Diego Ritsuko Miyauchi, B.A., Doshisha University, Japan
Haseeb Ashraf Malik, B.A., Chapman University Mehran F. Moghaddam, B.S., Oregon State University
Jamie A. Maile, B.S., Maryville University, St. Louis Ravi Mohan, B.Engr., University of Burdwan, India
Wilfred Man, B.S., University of Southern California Franklin Mohri, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Sheryl K. Manalang, B.A., University of Southern California Michael David Monaco, B.A., University of Pittsburgh
Peter James Mangan, B.S., University of Illinois at Alise Noelle Moncure, B A . , Vanguard University
Urbana-Champaign Colby Drew Monson, B.A., Brigham Young University
Daniel Manheim, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Jesse Montenegro IV, BBA, California State University,
Linda Manheim, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Fullerton
Daniel Manimtim, B.S., University of California, San Diego Nathan Robert Montgomery, B.A., University of California,
Arthur Mansourian, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Irvine
Michael Jay Marchetti, B.S., United States Naval Academy Peter Martin Moore, Jr., B.S., Santa Clara University
Benjamin David Marks, B.S., Boston College Alan Charles Mortazavi, BBA, Loyola Marymount University
Peter D . Marlenga, B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison Takeo Mukai, BBA, Carnegie Mellon University
Ian Matthew Marquis, B.S., University of California, Christopher Ryan Mullen, B.A., University of Southern
Los Angeles California
Michael Raymond Marrone, BBA, University of San Diego Sangjin Mun, B.S., M.S., Korea Advanced Institute of Science 8c
Gregory E. Martin, B.S., University of Southern California Technology
Robert Thomas Masterson, B.A., University of California, Erin Marie Murray, B.S., University of Southern California
Los Angeles Bernard H . Nainggolan, BBA, University of San Diego
Jacqueline Rose Matthew, B.A., University of California, Syungyoun Nam, B.S., Tufts University; M.S., Brown
Santa Barbara University
David A. Matthews, B.A., University of Washington Adam Robert Nazar, B.S., M.S., University of Southern
Ryan Andric Maurer, B.A., Truman State University California
Ijezie Victor Mbamalu, Jr., B.A., California State University, John Laurence Neale, B.A., University of Sydney, Australia
Long Beach Michael Andrew Neckerman, B.S., University of Southern
Ryan James McAllister, B.A., San Diego State University California
Timothy Matthew McConnell, B.A., Wake Forest University Ryan Ervin Nelson, B.S., Arizona State University
Kevin Richard McGah, B.S., Villanova University Rumiko Nerio, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Joseph Thomas McGarvey, B.S., T h e Pennsylvania State Matthew Arthur Ng, B.S., Purdue University
University Christiana Hien Nguyen, B.A., Lewis 8c Clark College
Timothy Ryan McKee, B.S., Chapman University Viet Nguyen, B.S., University of California, Davis
Christine Leigh McKibban, B.A., University of Puget Sound Kyoko Ninomiya, B.A., Kyoto University of Foreign Studies,
Ritesh Mehta, B.S., University of Missouri, Kansas City Japan
Donald Mei, B.S., University of California, Berkeley; M.S., Herbert James Nishii, BBA, University of Hawaii, Manoa
University of Southern California Adam Leigh Norvell, B A . , University of California, Berkeley
Matthew Sam Mejia, B.A., University of San Diego Alex Stephen Novak, B.A., University of California,
Stephanie Jessica Mercede, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Michael Gerard O'Connor, B.S., Dublin Institute of Technology,
Jared Metzger, B.S., San Diego State University Ireland
Jennifer Nicole Meyers, B.A., University of California, San Diego Lindsey Phyllis O'Donnell, B.A., University of California,
Douglas Wade Miller, BBA, California State University, Los Angeles
Northridge Sean Michael O'Neill, B.S., University of Arizona

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Fanning Tucker Oakley IV, B.S., B.A., University of Southern Ali Raza, B.Equiv., Karachi University, Pakistan; M.S.,
California California State University, Fullerton
Celeste Carmen Ortiz, B.S., Geneva College Erin Joy Rea, B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington
Fernando Antonio Oshiro, B.S., Escola Fed de Engenharia de John Hogan Readey III, B.A., Vanderbilt University
Itajuba, Brazil Christian Douglas Redmond, B.S., University of North Carolina,
Michael Robert Packer, B.S., Brigham Young University Greensboro
John Paek, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles William Daniel Rice, B.S., Northeastern University
Jane Pak Zachary Eugene Rice, B.S., University of Southern California
Gerard Michael Palacios, BBA, University of Michigan, Graeme Anton Ritchie, B.Engr., University of the
Ann Arbor Witwatersrand, South Africa
Daniel Palay, B A . , Tufts University Michael Harrison Ritter, B.A., University of Southern California
Saurav Palit, B.Engr., University of Mumbai, India Michael Jonathan Rivera, B.S., Santa Clara University
Alice M . Park, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Joanna Robinson, B.S., Azusa Pacific University
Guenhoon Park, B.S., Queen Mary, University of London, John Ryan Robinson, B.A., University of California,
England Santa Barbara
H a n Young Park, B.A., University of California, San Diego Siu-Lin Robinson, B.A., Barnard College
Kinsey Kyung Jin Park, B.S., Johns Hopkins University Nicole Larrabee Rodrigues, B.S., University of Arizona
Min Q^Park, B.S., University of California, Irvine Solomon Romano, B.S., Instituto de Estudios Superiores
Yule Dunamis Park, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Computrade, Mexico
Kristopher Alan Parker, B.S., Santa Clara University Daniel Romero, B.S., California State University, Long Beach
Sagar Ashok Patel, B.S., University of California, San Diego Mauricio Rafael Romero, B.S., California State University,
Satish Kumar Pattanaik, B.S., Indian Institute of Technology Northridge
Bombay; M.S., Clemson University Larry Ying Rong, B.S., University of California, Irvine; M.S.,
Chad Michael Patterson, BBA, Gonzaga University University of Southern California
Silvia Paz-Frydman, B.A., Williams College Craig Rosen, B.S., Arizona State University
Evan Scott Pearlman, B.S., University of California, San Diego Shoshana Toni Rosen, B.A., Occidental College
Roman Pelikh, B.S., California State University, Northridge Jaritt A. Ruff, B.A., University of Puget Sound
Clayton Reid Penton, B.S., Louisiana State University, Ibrahim Saada, B.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology
Baton Rouge Harpal Singh Sadhal, B.A., University of Southern California
Cassie Lynn Perazzo, B A . , University of California, Eliot Saeedi, BBA, University of Wisconsin, Madison; BBA,
Los Angeles University of Wisconsin School of Business
Vlad Perelman, B.S., University of Southern California Ake Saethia, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Damien Rohan Perera, B.S., University of Pennsylvania Jarumon Sajjachaiyanont, BBA, Thammasat University, Thailand
Robert Jason Perez, B.S., University of California, Riverside Jessica Sandoval Salazar, B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Julian Fitzgerald Perrin, B.A., Yale University Aditya Samanta, B.S., Purdue University - West Lafayette
Maya Jean-Marie Peterson, B.A., Wellesley College Shalini Khosla Sampat, BBA, University of Georgia
Michael Joshua Peterson, BBA, California State University, Matthew W . Sanchez, B.S., California Polytechnic State
Chico University, San Luis Obispo
Nick Phillips, B.S., University of Arizona Ricardo F. Sandoval, B.A., Yale University
Dmitriy Pindrik, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Pankaj Sanghai, B.Engr., Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology,
Kenneth Poon, B.A., University of California, Irvine India
Alissa C. Praggastis, B.S., Bates College Mario De La Cruz Sarabia, B.A., Instituto Tecnologico
Nathaniel Richard Pratt, BBA, Menlo College Autonomo de Mexico
Rudolph Joseph Pulice, B.S., University of Phoenix Dessislava Vassileva Sarabosing, B.S., University of Sofia,
Anjali Kusum Putnam, B.S., University of California, Bulgaria
Los Angeles Chinmay Rudraji Sardesai, B.Engr., University of Mumbai, India
Harris Rafiq, BBA, California State University, Fullerton Stepan Sargsyan, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Zahid Rafique, B.S., University of Engineering 8c Technology, Srinivas Garimella Sarma, B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute
India; M.S., University of Southern California and State University
Ava Rahmani, B.A., University of California, Irvine Rima Sarsour, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Abhay Karthik Ramachandra Reddy, B.S., Visvesvaraya Ninou Aditya Sarwono, B.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Technological University, India; M.S., University of Southern M . Jeffrey Sawada, B.M., University of Southern California
California Ryan Schamble, B.S., Texas A8cM University
Guillaume Tristan Ravanas Ethan Otto Schelin, B A . , University of California, Davis

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Christy Jean Krawczyk Schnurle, B.A., University of California, Clifford Sup Song, B.S., University of Pennsylvania
Irvine Joon Sub Song, BBA, Sogang University, Korea
Francois Maximilian Schramek, B.S., European Business School, Yang Song, BBA, Nankai University, China
Frankfurt, Germany Brian Mitchell Sparks, B.S., University of Connecticut, Storrs
Elliott Schwartz, B.S., Carnegie Mellon University Jay-Paul Spenuzza, B.A., Harvard University
Adnan Ayoob Selod, B.S., California State Polytechnic Vishwanath Sreeraman, B.Equiv., Annamalai University, India
University, Pomona Manu Srivastav, B.S., Banaras Hindu University, India
Mark Daniel Sensano, B.S., Colorado Christian University Blake Harrison Stanley, B.S., University of Southern California
Carol Song Seo, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Michael Steven Steinberg, BBA, Loyola Marymount University
Javier Alejandro Serhan, BBA, University of San Diego Catherine Joy Stephens, B.S., University of Southern California
David Seri, B.A., Villanova University Glennon Tracy Stratton, B A . , University of Southern California
Rajagopalan Sethuraman, B.Engr., Annamalai University, India; Joseph Faisal Sublaban, B.S., University of the Pacific
M.Tech., University of Mysore, India Ki W o n Suh, B.A., Korea University
Neil Shah, B.S., University of Southern California Sang Eun Suk, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Erin Jennifer Shaner, B.A., University of California, San Diego Teige Michael Sullivan, B A . , University of Southern California
Bobby Shariat, B.A., University of California, Davis Daisuke Sumiya, B.S., Chuo University
Chitra M . Shastri, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Technological John Chengming Sun, B.S., University of California,
University, India Los Angeles
Farhad Shatranj, BBA, Southern Methodist University Shashank Malur Sundareshan, B.S., Massachusetts Institute of
Christopher Shen, B.S., Purdue University - West Lafayette Technology
Neil Patrick Sherlock, B.A., Harvard University Prem Raj Victor Suresh Peter, B.Engr., Madurai Kamaraj
Timothy Randolph Sherman, B.A., University of Wisconsin, University, India
Madison Julia Lynn Swanwick, B.S., Emerson College
Woojin Shim, B.Engr., Vanderbilt University Kevin Phillip Syslo, B.S., Texas A8cM University
Yong Sung Shin, B.A., Seoul National University, Korea John Szczepanski, B.A., College of the Holy Cross
Hiroaki Shintani, M.Engr., University of Tokyo, Japan Alireza Tabrizi, B.S., University of Tehran, Iran
Ryu Shiotake, B.A., Waseda University, Japan Jennifer Tai, B.S., University of California, Davis
Steve Rostislav Shpilsky, B.S., University of Southern California Yoshinobu Takahashi, B.S., M.S., Seikei University, Japan
Mayank Shrivastava, B.Engr., University of Delhi, India Charlie Chihyuan Tam, B.S., Cornell University
Khawar Siddique, B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Jolene Y. Tam, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Saif Zaki Siddiqui, B.A., San Diego State University Michael James Tang, B.A., Cornell University
Jason John Simmers, B.A., University of San Diego Zhijian Tang, B.A., Fudan University, China
Jared Maximilian Sinclair, B.A., University of California, Malinee Tangtanawat, B.A., Thammasat University, Thailand
Berkeley Claire Louise Taylor, B.A., University of Edinburgh, Scotland
Kishore Singavarapu, B.S., Andhra University, India; M.S., Jarrod Wade Taylor, B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Amit Tewari, B.S., Banaras Hindu University, India
Dante Ernest Siracusa, BBA, Loyola Marymount University Cody Allen Thacker, BBA, University of Georgia
Chonlakarn Sirikolkarn, BBA, Chulalongkorn University, Vinayak Jagdish Thakkar, B.Engr., Veermata Jijabai
Thailand Technological Institute, India
Brian Lee Slade, B.A., Brigham Young University Parthasarathy Thirumalai, B.S., Pondicherry University, India
Evan Michael Slavik, B.S., University of Southern California Michael James Thomson, B.Engr., California State University,
Veronica Slavik, BBA, University of San Francisco Northridge
Logan Stewart Smith, B.A., Duke University Hilary Elizabeth Thornton, B.A., University of California,
Michael W o n So, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Berkeley
Dean Azad Solomon, B.S./BA., University of California, Irvine Nicole Shinae Tiesma, B.S., Boston University
Paul Joseph Solomon, BBA, California State University, Michael Andrew Tillman, B.A., University of California,
Fullerton Los Angeles
Richard Stephen Solomon, B.S., University of Southern Skye A. Tirsbier, B.A., University of Redlands
California Brian Jeffrey Tom, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Bhaven Kishor Somaiya, M.S., University of Southern California; Weston Tin Shun Tong, B.S., Thomas Edison State College
B.Engr., Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering, Bridgette Claire Toraason, B A . , University of California,
India; B.Engr., University of Mumbai, India Los Angeles
Christopher Lee Sommers, B.S., University of Southern Cindy Thuy Tran, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
California Liem Q u a n g T r a n , B.S., University of Southern California

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Vinh Qyy Tran, B.S., University of Southern California Austin Scott Wiley, B A . , Lewis 8c Clark College
Alison Courtney Treweek, B.A., Claremont McKenna College Katrina Antoinette Williams, B.A., Yale University
Samuel Ridgeway Trimble, B.A., Dickinson College Michael Eric Winn, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Vivek Tripathi, B.S., Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, India Jason Kai Li Wong, B.S., Northwestern University
M y Xuan Thi Truong, B.A., University of California, Kristopher T. W o n g , B A . , University of California, Irvine
Los Angeles Raymond C. Wong, B.A./B.S., University of California,
Ariel Trybuch, B.S., University of Florida San Diego
Edward Ankuo Tseng, B.S., University of California, Davis Michael W o o , B.S., California State Polytechnic University,
Panagiotis Tsilikas, BBA, University of Piraeus, Greece Pomona
Lisa Tsou, B.A., Stanford University William Warren Wood, B.S., California Polytechnic State
Elizabeth Beare Tucker, B A . , University of California, University, San Luis Obispo
Los Angeles Brent Alan Woods, B.A., Westmont College
Sinem Sera Turkoglu, B.A., Yeditepe University, Turkey Zigmas Hastings Woodward, B.A., Tulane University
Martin Edward Turman, B.S., Northern Illinois University Chiao-Lin W u , B A . , Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan
Stephanie Lyn Tysdal, B.S., Northwestern University Jerry W u , B.A., Simon Fraser University, Canada
Saara Vakil, B.A., University of Pennsylvania Stephanie W u , BBA, University of California, Berkeley
Paul Douglas Valentine, B.A., Case Western Reserve University Ning Shuang Xu, B.A., Waseda University, Japan
Shane Valentine, B.S., Fordham University Zhan Xu, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Andrew Joseph Varda, B.A., Temple University Thomas William Yager, Jr., B.A., University of California,
John Michael Vassiliades, B.A., Duke University; J.D., University Santa Cruz
of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Elizabeth Daykin Yakes, B.S., B.S., Lehigh University
Landon Harold Vaughn, B.S., New Mexico State University Calvin D . Yang, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Rory Vaughn, B.S., University of Southern California Zhe Heng Yang, B A . , M.A., I C H E C - ISC Saint Louis,
David Allen Vento, B.S., University of California, Riverside Belgium
Angel Onnan Vizcarra, B.S., Universidad Autonoma de Baja Jia Yao, B.S., Shanxi University of Finance and Economics,
California, Mexico China
Joerg Michael Von Flottwell, B.S., Fachhochschule Emden-Leer, Louie Yao, B.S., University of Texas, Austin
Germany Bing K Yeh, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Tung Hai Vu, B.S., Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam Chuan Feng Yeh, B.A., Emerson College
Sharon Vuong, B A . , University of California, Los Angeles Julie Jia-Hua Yeh, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Matthew Ryan Walker, B.A., University of California, Shan I. Yeh, B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Santa Barbara David Dong Yeom, B.S., University of California, Riverside;
Brian John Wang, B.S., Georgetown University M B T , University of Southern California
Chienkai Wang, B.A., University of Virginia Chun Chung Yeung, B.A., McMaster University, Canada
Daniel Wang, B.S., University of California, San Diego Henry Kwok Chuen Yeung, B.A., University of California,
David Ping Wang, B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology Los Angeles
Edward Ding-Yi Wang, BBA, University of Texas, Austin Kenneth Edward Jian W e n Ying, B.S., The Pennsylvania State
Yuan Bo Wang, B.S., China University of Petroleum, Beijing University
Jason Lorenzo Watkins, B.A., Clark Atlanta University Sang W o o n Yoon, B.A., University of Washington
Pimploy Wattanachai, BBA, Chulalongkorn University, Robert Owen Yopps, B.S., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Thailand Reid Takashi Yoshimura, B.A., University of California,
Ryan Michael Webster, B.A., Michigan State University Los Angeles
Jonathan Wei, B.A., University of California, Irvine Qing Yu, B.S., Shandong Economic University, China; M.A.,
Jeffrey Alan Weinberg, B.S., Arizona State University Peking University, China
Erin Marisa Weir, B.S., Boston University Xiang Yu, B.S., M.S., California State Polytechnic University,
Zach Adam Weisman, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Pomona
David James Wellman, B.S., University of Southern California Stephen Yung, B.S., Drexel University
Howard K. W e n , B.S., University of Southern California William Yung, B A . , University of California, San Diego
Branden Thomas Wermers, B.S., Boston University Elena Borislavova Zager, B.A., Lake Forest College
David Robert Werner, B.S., Arizona State University Ashkun Zaker, B.S., University of California, Davis
Shawn Patrick Werve, B.A., University of California, Tin M . Zaw, B.S., Pittsburg State University; M.S., University of
Los Angeles Southern California
David Edward West, BBA, California State University, Joshua Samuel Zelkind, B.S., Ithaca College
Long Beach Andrew John Zepfel, B A . , Claremont McKenna College

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Master of Business Administration (continued)


Jia Zhai, B.Engr., Beijing University of Posts and Dong Zhong, B.A., Sun Yat-sen University, China
Telecommunications, China Lili Zhou, B.S., University of Redlands
Keyi Zhan, B.S., Liaoning College of Traditional Chinese Shouwen Zhou, BBA, Suzhou University, China
Medicine, China Barrie Ann Zigman, B.A., Yeshiva University
Ke Zhang, B.A., Xi'an International Studies University, China

Master of Medical Management


Hasan Abdulaziz Alshabanah, M B B S , King Saud University, Rustin B. Morse, B.S., State University of New York, Oswego;
Saudi Arabia M . D . , State University of New York Upstate Medical
Kathleen Loughman Barry, B.A., University of California, University
Los Angeles; M.D., University of California, Irvine Tasneem Zehra Naqvi, B.S., St. Joseph's College; M . D . ,
Nicholas Hagen Bird, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz; Dow Medical College Karachi, Pakistan
M.B., B C H , B A O , Royal College of Surgeons, England Marcia Floy Nelson, B.A., California State University, Chico;
Hans Patrique Cassagnol, B.S., St. John's University; M.D., M.D., University of California, Los Angeles
University of Connecticut Health Center Richard Todd Paris, B.A., Rutgers - Newark Colleges of Arts
Jong W o o Choi, B.S., Yonsei University, Korea and Sciences; M . D . , University of Medicine and Dentistry of
Anh Tuyet Dinh, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; New Jersey, Robert W o o d Johnson Medical School
M.D., University of Southern California Robert Randall Plass, B.S., Weber State University, M . D . ,
Erick Allen Eiting, B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison; University of Utah
M P H , Columbia University, M . D . , State University of Kenneth McRae Rogers, B.S., St. Andrews Presbyterian College;
New York - Downstate M.S., University of California, Los Angeles; M.D., University
Brian Howard Ewert, B.A., Bethel College; M . D . , Northwestern of South Carolina
University Rodney Mark Root, B.S., University of California, Davis; D.O.,
Mostafa Ahmed Ghalwash, M B B S , Cairo University, Egypt University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Hassan A. Haddadin, M.D., Ernst Moritz Arndt Universitat, John Lawman Shellito, B.A., University of Kansas; M . D . ,
Germany Tufts University
William Marshall Lennarz, B A . , Johns Hopkins University, Earl Strum, B.A., Yeshiva University
M.D., University of Virginia Brent Wright, B.S., University of Kentucky, Lexington; M.D.,
Montri Luxsuwong, M.D., Chulalongkorn University, Thailand University of Louisville
Yafa Minazad, B A . , University of California, Los Angeles;
D.O., Western University of Health Sciences

Master of Science - Business Administration


Jesse Ryan Bowman, BBA, University of Hawaii, Manoa; MBA, Tamas Jozsef Jasz, B.S., University of Southern California; MBA,
University of Southern California Pepperdine University
Alireza Ghaemian, B.S., M B A , Sharif University of Technology, Jukyung Kim, BBA, Yonsei University, Korea; M B A , Korea
Iran Advanced Institute of Science 8c Technology
John Edmund Gyllenhammer, B.A., University of California, HeeGu Park, B.S., Sogang University, Korea; M B A , Korea
Los Angeles; M B A , California State University, Northridge Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Jason Michael Hightower, B.S., San Diego State University; Jaime Andres Suarez, B.E., Universidad Santa Maria, Venezuela;
MBA, California Polytechnic State University, M B A , University of Southern California
San Luis Obispo

Master of Science - Business Research


Sibiao Chen, B.A., Peking University, China; M.A., New York
University

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Graduate Certificate - Business Fundamentals for Non-Business Professionals


Jillian K. Gerten Martin Gerardo Viramontes, Jr.

Graduate Certificate - Financial Analysis and Valuation


Alex Odikandathil Abraham Wesley James Hansen Jakub Bartlomiej Landau Yang Song
Jonathan S. Alyn Paige Ashley Hart Zheng Li Teige Michael Sullivan
Abhinav Anand Taylor Jeffrey Heininger Eleazar Lontoc John Chengming Sun
Shant Mark Assarian Jason Michael Hightower Lei Lu Yu Sun
Jawad Amanullah Babar Takuya Hoshino Jesse Montenegro IV Zhijian Tang
Ryan Eden Baker Andrew Hsieh Alan Charles Mortazavi Weston Tin Shun Tong
Mark Chau Glenn Huang Robert Jason Perez Chienkai Wang
Kenneth Wai Pan Chen Tamas Jozsef Jasz Harris Rafiq Edward Ding-Yi Wang
Kenneth Hideyo Difiore Jose Thomas Juenger Michael Ronald Rex David James Wellman
Kevin Alan Douglass Jiro John Valle Kawakami Daniel Romero Michael Eric Winn
Aaron Joseph Evans Alex J. S. Kim Ryan Schamble Jason Kai Li Wong
Hamik Farhadian Eric Nam Kim Neil Patrick Sherlock Raymond C. Wong
Jeffrey H. Gordon Jen-Wei Ko Dean Azad Solomon Elizabeth Daykin Yakes

Graduate Certificate - Optimization and Supply Chain Management


Setareh Amoozadeh Sercan Demir Xueyan Jiang Chi Zhang
Dong An Yu Di Han Sun Jia Zhou
Shuo Chen

Graduate Certificate Technology Commercialization


Jennifer H Chang Jae Duk Kim Blake Harrison Stanley Andrew Charles Weitz
Brian Michael Cronin Tiffany Jihyun Kim Kenneth Leung

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Dean Elizabeth M. Daley

Bachelor of Arts
Grace Madeline Adelson, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Allesandra Ford Balazs, Cinema-Television
Catherine Brittany Aeppel, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies John Ariel Banayan, Interactive Entertainment, Minor - Business
Will Jackson Agramonte, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies 8c Organizational Leadership and Management
Gloria Angelica Alba, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Joseph William Baria, Cinema-Television, Minor -
Marco Andrade, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production Business
John Bradford Armitage, Cinema-Television, Minor - Katharine Ann Barker, Cinema-Television
Psychology Ryan Bartley, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies, Minor -
Michael Khan Armstrong, Cinema-Television Screenwriting
Dane Asay, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies, Minor - Allison Bell, Cinema-Television
Screenwriting Matthew David Berardi, Cinema-Television
Enver Deniz Askin, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Benjamin Meir Bharier, Interactive Entertainment
Production David Samuel Block, International Relations, Cinema-Television
Michael J. Ayoob, Interactive Entertainment, Minor- Sagan Katharine Blue, Cinema-Television 8c Linguistics
Cinematic Arts Max Patrick Blum, Cinema-Television, Minor - Popular Music
Saeed M. Bahadori, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Studies

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)


Nicholas Youngs Boak, English 8c Cinematic Arts, Critical Jesse Ryan Doyle, Animation and Digital Arts
Studies Michael Kaleookalani Dwyer, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies 8c
Olivia Diane Bonin, Neuroscience 8c Cinematic Arts, Critical Psychology
Studies Logan E. Eastman, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies, Minor -
John Tyler Boone, Cinema-Television Screenwriting
Aubrey Leigh Bryansmith, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Will Eisenberg, Cinema-Television
Moriah Burton, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, Peter El-Daher, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Minor - Philosophy 8c Animation and Digital Arts Jose Carlos Elizondo Moran, Cinema-Television, Minor -
Samantha Brieanne Carter, Cinema-Television, Minor - Marketing
Business 8c Theatre Danielle Vanessa Espinoza, Cinema-Television, Minor -
Quetzalli Cervantes-Goitia, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Theatre
Production Michelle Rebecca Estrada, Interactive Entertainment
Bryan Nabih Chamchoum, Interactive Entertainment Sam B. Farmer, Interactive Entertainment
Amanda Lai Sin Chang, Narrative Studies 8c Cinematic Arts, Riccardo Febbrari, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Critical Studies Ryan Jeffrey Feldman, Interactive Entertainment
Henry B. Chen, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Kerrington Thomas Fier, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies,
Jeremy Daniel Chen, Spanish 8c Cinema-Television, Minor - Minor - Theatre
Russian Area Studies Simon Meyer Fink, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Laura Shih-Ting Chin, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Production Alexander McEwan Fisken, Cinema-Television, Minor -
Mary C. Chin, Cinema-Television Computer Science
DuckSoo Choi, Interactive Entertainment, Minor - Darren Edward Fitch, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Entrepreneurship Philip Jordan Flack, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Jose Daniel Choto, Cinema-Television, Minor - Communication Connor Holt Flanagan, Cinema-Television 8c Narrative Studies
and the Entertainment Industry Eric Fleischman, Cinema-Television
Michael Peikung Chu, Interactive Entertainment Katherine Deibel Fox, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Nicole Lynn Clark, Cinema-Television 8c Neuroscience Gil James Freston, Cinema-Television, Minor - Marketing
Travis Miles Cochran, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Robert Matthew Galuppo, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Alexandra R. Cohen, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies 8c Production, Minor - 3 D Animation
Narrative Studies, Minor - Music Industry Ismael Garcia, Jr., Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Jeffrey Leeds Cohn, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Genevieve Miranda Geoghan, Cinema-Television 8c
Jacob David Colman, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies, Minor - Comparative Literature
Screenwriting Vahe Shant Geurjehizian, Cinema-Television
Sorie Mustapha Conteh, Interactive Entertainment Mitchell Robert Golden, Cinema-Television, Minor - Business
Bryanne Ellis Cooke, Cinema-Television Law
Michael Joseph Coursey, Jr., Cinematic Arts, Film and Zachary Elliot Gompertz, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Television Production 8c Comparative Literature Jessica Ann Granger, Anthropology 8c Cinema-Television
Carlos Antonio Crooks, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Morgan Green, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Robert Cassidy Damore, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Alison Irene Griffin, Psychology 8c Cinematic Arts, Critical
Production Studies
Andrew Shuan Dang, Interactive Entertainment Drew Joseph Griffin, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Daniel Davila, Cinema-Television, Minor - Psychology Production
Olivia Anna Dawson, Cinema-Television Max Samuel Grossman, Interactive Entertainment, Minor -
Claudia De Catur, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Business
Nicole Calder Deane, Cinema-Television Elizabeth Ann Haden Guest, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Marissa Ashia Decoteau, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies, Shipra Gupta, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies 8c Political
Minor - Music Industry Science, Minor - Screenwriting
Stepan Derluguian, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Sarah Jane Hallbauer, Political Science 8c Cinematic Arts,
Nathalie Camille Didier, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies, Critical Studies
Minor - Screenwriting Ashley Elizabeth Handy, Animation and Digital Arts
Thomas Patrick Dolan-Gavitt, Cinematic Arts, Critical Kyle Sean Helm, Cinema-Television
Studies Kathryn Lynn Hendrickson, Cinema-Television
Chelsea Marie Doyle, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Sean Paul Higgins, Cinema-Television, Minor - Music
Production Recording

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)


Alice Shoshana Highman, International Relations 8c Edouard Arthur Lorenceau, Interactive Entertainment
Cinema-Television Melanie Anne Lynch, Cinema-Television 8c Theatre
Tyler Hilt, English 8c Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Sergio Alexander Maggi, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Max David Hoiland, Cinema-Television Production
Tony Hsieh, Music 8c Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Margaret Elizabeth Manning, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies,
Production Minor - Marketing
Haley Lauren Hughes, Animation and Digital Arts Harrison Mantas, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Heather Elizabeth Humpleman, Cinematic Arts, Critical Production, Minor - Religion
Studies, Minor - Comparative Literature Leslie Marchand, Cinema-Television, Minor - Folklore and
Krystle Tran Hyder, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Popular Culture
Careen Nichole Ingle, Animation and Digital Arts Matthew Logan Meier, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies,
Heidi Ippolito, Cinema-Television, Minor - Religion Minor - Screenwriting
Minkyu Kang, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production Brett Adam Meiselas, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Thomas Samuel Kanter, Animation and Digital Arts Daniel Govinda Mende, Cinema-Television
Lyric Kaplan, Cinema-Television Andrew Wyatt Meschke, Cinema-Television, Minor -
Armen Karaoghlanian, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Communication Design
Matthew Adam Kaundart, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Courtney Lynn Meyer, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Production 8c Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies, Minor - Kathleen Paige Meyer, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Animation and Digital Arts Production
Eckley M . Keach, Cinema-Television 8c English Stephanie Meyer, Animation and Digital Arts
Alexander Dru Kefalos, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies, Floriane Mailys Miniscloux, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Minor - Business Production, Minor - Psychology
Nicolas Xavier Kendall-Bar, Cinema-Television Michael Kenneth Moore, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Shelbi Kepler, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production Production
Kara Michelle Kieffer, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Lucy Frances Mueller, Cinema-Television
Production Kyle Austin Muller, Cinema-Television
Paul Cheong Kim, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies 8c Theatre Kejah Garratt Murray, Cinema-Television
Neil Curtis Kimball, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies, Minor - Isaac Leon Muscanto, Cinema-Television, Minor - Spanish
Sculpture Rachel Amelia Nadler, Cinema-Television, Minor - Classics
Drew Christopher Klemens, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies, Ryoko Nakajima, Cinema-Television
Minor - Sports Media Studies Haley Alexis Nelson, Cinema-Television, Minor - Political
Brian Nicholas Lam, Cinema-Television, Minor - East Asian Science
Languages and Cultures Sean Akira Newton, Animation and Digital Arts, Minor -
Debora Lynn Lascelles, Cinema-Television Entrepreneurship
Devin Jun Hua Law, Cinema-Television Eric David Norwine, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Jeremy Minh-Quan Le, Interactive Entertainment Kelly Marie Nygaard, Cinema-Television, Minor - Theatre
Christina Yen-Mei Lee, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Yuta Okamura, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Grace Tsen-Jen Lee, Cinema-Television James Michael Owsley, Cinema-Television
Jennifer Lee, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies 8c Narrative Seul Ki Park, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies, Minor -
Studies Screenwriting
Kevin Lee, Cinema-Television Kelsey Lynne Payne, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Kristina Mae Lendrum, Animation and Digital Arts Production
Maureen Lee Lenker, Cinema-Television 8c History, Minor - Matthew Thomas Payte, Cinema-Television
Theatre Isaac Joel Paz, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Michael Ian Lewen, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Victoria Kimberly Peralto, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Production Production, Minor - Screenwriting
Jennifer Marie Lewis, Cinema-Television Lauren Suzanne Pratt, Cinema-Television
Diana Nicole Ling, Animation and Digital Arts Benjamin Gordon Proudfoot, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Jason Martin Lipshin, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies, Minor - Matthew Jacob Quandt, Cinema-Television
Visual Culture 8c Digital Studies Sacha Reihani, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Elk Renee Lipson, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Tattijani Boyd Ribeiro, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Production, Minor - Screenwriting Mark Anthony Romano, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Kathryn Erin Longawa, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Joseph Byron Rothenberg, Animation and Digital Arts
Production Sydney Lee Rouse, Animation and Digital Arts

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)


Matthew Taylor Ruggieri, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Patricia Andrea Vargas Cruz, Cinema-Television
Elise Marie Running, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Carlo Ariel Vega, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Tyler Benjamin Sandifer, Animation and Digital Arts Melissa Jean Vera, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Anthony Robert Serrano, Cinema-Television, Minor - Natalie Marie Viscuso, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Philosophy 8c Business Hannah Bates Vollenweider, Cinema-Television
Ramin Shakibaei, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Asher Vollmer, Interactive Entertainment
Matthew Benjamin Sheehan, Animation and Digital Arts Bryan Volozanin, Cinema-Television
Stephen E. Shocket, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies, Minor - Demetrius Lavender Wade, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Advertising Production
John Bradley Shutack, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Desiree Elisabeth Michaela Wagner, Cinematic Arts, Film and
Charles Howard Silver, Interactive Entertainment Television Production
Bryn Louise Silverman, Cinema-Television Jialin Wang, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies, Minor -
Jesse Adam Small, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Animation and Digital Arts 8c Communication Design
Rachel Kathleen Smith, Cinema-Television 8c English Matthew David Ward, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Joseph Snell, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies, Minor - Business Alessandra T e n Eyck Waste, Animation and Digital Arts,
Law Minor - Theatre
Ashley Soriano, Interactive Entertainment Esther Shuhie Weon, English 8c Cinematic Arts, Critical
Mynor H . Sosa, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production Studies, Minor - Entrepreneurship
Kristine Alyse Spitznagel, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Alexander Maxwell White, Cinema-Television, Minor -
Michael Benjamin Stampler, Cinema-Television Entrepreneurship
Matthew Warren Steinberg, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies, Christina Diane Wieand, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Minor - Screenwriting Taylor Alexandra Wildeson, Cinema-Television, Minor -
Tracy Lynn Stevens, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Communication and the Entertainment Industry
Karl Lin Stieg, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production Solome Abraham Williams, Cinema-Television, Minor -
Cassandra Marie Stover, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies, Communication and the Entertainment Industry
Minor - East Asian Languages and Cultures 8c Gender Colin M . Windmuller, Interactive Entertainment
Studies Brandon Boyd Winfrey, Cinema-Television 8c Theatre
Andrew Lewis Stowe, Cinema-Television, Minor - Photography Roland Wiryawan, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Michael Devin Sullivan, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies 8c Production
Public Relations Joshua Thomas Wood, Economics 8c Cinematic Arts, Critical
Natthada Supharerk, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Studies
Production Daniel Yuwei W u , Animation and Digital Arts
Kathryn Kaelani Sutton, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Yun Xiao, Cinema-Television, Minor - Screenwriting
Colin Sylvester, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Adhish Mukul Yajnik, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Kelsey Erin Taylor, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies, Minor - Production, Minor - Screenwriting
Theatre Timothy Char-Ming Yang, Cinema-Television, Minor -
Kelly Alexandra Teacher, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Business
Production Hannah Yi, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Gregory Samuel Thaler, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Eugene Kim Yoon, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Production Production, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Carter Ryan Thomas, Interactive Entertainment, Minor - Irene Young, Cinema-Television, Minor - East Asian Languages
2 - D Art for Games and Cultures
Yuki Tobita, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Kyle William Young, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies, Minor -
Emma Toll, Cinema-Television Management Consulting
Jeffrey Ryan Toye, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Sasha Renee Young, Cinema-Television
Production, Minor - Communication Design Arielle Ilysa Zakowski, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies, Minor -
James L. Trent, Jr., Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Theatre
Production Lauren Nicole Zelner, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Jennifer A. Trofa, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Estefany Zendejas, Cinema-Television, Minor - French 8c
Leah Caitlin Turner, Cinema-Television Business
Monish Navin Tyagi, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Joshua Alexander Zingerman, Cinema-Television
Production, Minor - Business David George Zwick, Cinema-Television 8c Psychology
Alexander Robin van der Hoek, Communication 8c Cinematic
Arts, Film and Television Production

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Bachelor of Fine Arts - Writing for Screen and Television


Gieselle Timeka Allen Leah Clarissa Folta Nickolas Andreas Kostopoulos Vera Raina
Victoria Elizabeth Aveyard Andrew Adams Gier Jake Robert Lefkowitz Whitney Renee Ralls
Angela Jean Beevers Bayan Wolcott Gilpatrick Justin Sterling Moss Roxanne Fama Rockenwagner
Kevin Thomas Burke Erin Shade Hickox Austin Leigh Pryfogle Shauna Summer Witherspoon
Nicholas James Cron-DeVico Pauljaffe Sophie Isabel Pustil Lia Alyssa Woodward
Devin Greenway Field

Master of Fine Arts


Amy Helene Adler, Cinema-Television, BFA, Cooper Union for Spencer Boyle, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A.,
the Advancement of Science and Art University of Southern California
Nicole Christine Albas, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., Konstantin Brazhnik, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
University of British Columbia, Canada Production, B.A., University of Virginia
Andrew Ranson Allen, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Brusta Hotep Brown, Cinema-Television, B.A., California
Production, B.A., College of William and Mary Lutheran University
Michael Annetta, Interactive Media, B.A., The Pennsylvania James Leo Bulvanoski, Interactive Media, B.S., University
State University of Colorado at Boulder; B.A., Rutgers University,
Leonora Siobhan Anzaldua Burke, Cinema-Television, B.A., New Brunswick
Yale University David Graham Burg, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
David Aristizabal Mora, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.A., Tufts University
Production, BFA, Universidad Nacional de Colombia Daniel Rachid Bydlowski, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Stephen Frank Armour, Writing for Screen and Television, Production, B.A., Fundacao Armando Alvares Penteado,
B.M., Berklee College of Music Brazil
Ian Stuart Asbjornsen, Cinema-Television, B.A., Colorado Kimberly Marie Cagney, Animation and Digital Arts, B.S.,
College University of Oregon
Josefin Fatima Azzam, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Michael Francis Callahan, Cinema-Television, B.A., University
Production, BFA, University of Nebraska, Lincoln of California, Davis
Kari Aiya Barber, Cinema-Television, B.A., Bowdoin College, Joseph Camerota, Cinema-Television, B.A., Franciscan
M.Ed., Harvard University University of Steubenville
Jonathan Adin Barenboim, Cinema-Television, B.A., BFA, Zachary Thomas Cannon, Writing for Screen and Television,
Tufts University B.A./B.A., Florida State University
Brigitte Liberty Ann Bartholdi, Cinematic Arts, Film and Mallory Ann Carra, Writing for Screen and Television, B A . ,
Television Production, B A . , University of Minnesota, New York University
Minneapolis Claudia Castello, Cinema-Television, B.A., Faculdades
Ian Russell Tyler Becker, Cinema-Television, B.A., George Fox Integradas Helio Alonso, Brazil
University Doug James Cembellin, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Alberto Giovanni Belli Crifo, Cinema-Television, B.S., Production, B.A., California State University, Hayward
Monterrey Institute of Technology, Mexico Chi-Huan Evan Cheng, Cinema-Television, B.A., National
Eric C. Bergemann, Cinema-Television, B.A., University of Taiwan University
Virginia Ryan MacRay Christensen, Cinema-Television, B.S., California
Nicolaas Andrew Bertelsen, Cinema-Television, B.A., Iowa State State University, Humboldt
University Cleary Isaiah Clark, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Brian Michael Bibbo, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.S., Tuskegee Institute
Production, B.A., T h e Pennsylvania State University Jeremy Michael Cohen, Cinema-Television, B.A., University of
Gillick Marsden Bilson, Cinematic Arts, Film and Maryland, College Park
Television Production, B.A., University of Melbourne, Ross Jacob Cohen, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Australia Production, B.A., University of Birmingham
Ariella Raquel Blejer, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Christopher Lewis Coleman, Cinematic Arts, Film and
Production, B.A., Stanford University Television Production, B.A., College of William and Mary
Niccolo Herwig Bodner, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Justin William Connolly, Animation and Digital Arts, BFA,
Production, B.S., San Diego State University Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
Jacob Shelley Boyle, Interactive Media, B.S., Arizona State John Alexander Conway, Cinema-Television, B.A., B.S.,
University Virginia Tech

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Carolyn Ann Corbett, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Mason Harris Flink, Motion Picture Producing, B.A., Stanford
Production, B.S., State University of New York at New Paltz University
Karen Michelle Corneille, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Brittany Jo Flores, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A.,
Production, B.A., Hampton University Bucknell University
Bret Earl Cornish, Cinema-Television, B.S., Lewis University Brian Flory, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., State
Elizabeth Rosengren Cotone, Writing for Screen and Television, University of New York at Buffalo
B.A., Kenyon College Kyle Alyse Frederick, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Jorge Armand Cotto, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.A., Williams College
Production, B.S., University of Miami Allison Ariel Friedman, Motion Picture Producing, B.A.,
Julia AUyn Cox, Writing for Screen and Television, B A . , Boston University of Pennsylvania
University Corbin David Frost, Cinema-Television, BFA, Brigham Young
Mark Edward Cummins, Cinema-Television, B.A., Williams University
College Hilary Gaber, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Yun Dai, Interactive Media, B.Engr., Tsinghua University, B.A., M.A., Georgetown University
China Freddy Olivera Gaitan, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Shinren Jessica Dang, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, BFA, University of California, Santa Barbara
Production, BFA, Eugene Lang College T h e New School for Arliss Whitney Gammill, Animation and Digital Arts, B.A.,
Liberal Arts, BFA, Parsons T h e New School for Design BFA, Truman State University
Mekita Faiye Davis, Motion Picture Producing, B.Engr., Illinois Adam Scott Ganser, Cinema-Television, B.A., Biola University
Institute of Technology, M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Gavin Scott Garrison, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Technology Production, B A . , University of California, Santa Barbara
Victoria Maria De La Torre, Cinematic Arts, Film and Talia Ilyse Geldberg, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Television Production, B.A., California State University, Production, B A . , University of California, Santa Barbara
San Bernardino Shayna Gee Bo Gianelli, Motion Picture Producing, B.A.,
Brian David DePasquale, Writing for Screen and Television, University of Washington
BFA, New York University Tisch School of the Arts Paul Morris Gleason, Cinema-Television, B.S., James Madison
Jonathan Sidney Deutsch, Cinema-Television, B.A., Georgetown University
University Maritte Lee Go, Cinema-Television, BFA, Florida State
Khadija Fatima Diakite, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television University
Production, B.A., Sarah Lawrence College Andrew John Goodrich, Cinema-Television, B.A., Fordham
Edward Michael Diefenbach, Interactive Media, B.A., Columbia University
University Kyla Sara Gorman, Interactive Media, B.A., Hamilton College
Lea Wynetta Canlas Dizon, Cinema-Television, B.A., University Rama Krishna Gottumukkala, Cinematic Arts, Film and
of the Philippines Diliman Television Production, B.A., University of Notre Dame
Carlos Jamal Dorsey, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Michael Anthony Greischar, Cinema-Television, B.A., Loyola
Production, B.A., University of California, Berkeley University, Chicago
Erik Julius Douglas, Cinema-Television, B.S., Norfolk State Medeni Sian Griffiths, Cinema-Television, B.A., Oxford
University University, England
Lindsay AUyn Drucker, Motion Picture Producing, BFA, State Juliana Christine Griffo, Interactive Media, B.S., Ithaca College
University of New York at New Paltz Zachary Curtis Guerra, Cinema-Television, B.S., United States
Braden Ryan Duemmler, Cinema-Television, B.A., University of Naval Academy
Vermont Jordan Stephen Hansen, Animation and Digital Arts, BFA,
Erika Elaine Edgerley, Cinema-Television, B.A., Baylor University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
University Scott Philip Hardie, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Joshua Reuven Eiserike, Cinema-Television, B.A., University of Production, B.A., California State University Sonoma
Maryland, College Park Nathaniel Charles Harrison, Cinematic Arts, Film and
Abraham James Epperson, Cinema-Television, B.A., University Television Production, BBA, Dallas Baptist University
of California, San Diego Susan Adele Havens, Cinema-Television, B.A., University of
James Selden Fant, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., California, Los Angeles
University of Chicago Mordechai Roee Hecht, Writing for Screen and Television, B A .
Ari Benjamin Finkelstein, Writing for Screen and Television, Yeshiva University
B.A., Stanford University Jeffrey Hersh, Cinema-Television, B.A., Hofstra University
Daniel James Fitzsimmons, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Chinaka Hodge, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A.,
Production, B A . , University of Liverpool, England New York University

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Philip Mason Hodges, Cinema-Television, B A . , Harvard Nicholas Warren Stone Lazo, Cinematic Arts, Film and
University Television Production, B.S., James Madison University
Mark Berrien Hogan, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., Salim Mohamed Lemelle, Writing for Screen and Television,
Furman University B.A., Pomona College
Michael Damian Horan, Cinema-Television, B.S., Washington Yili Li, Cinema-Television, B.A., Sun Yat-sen University,
and Lee University China
Erik Vincent Howell, Cinema-Television, B.A., University of Linda Liao, Animation and Digital Arts, BFA, Carnegie Mellon
Nevada, Las Vegas University
Gabriel Cary Hulbert, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Kristin Marie Livingstone, Writing for Screen and Television,
Production, B.A., University of British Columbia, Canada B.A., Smith College
Rachel Alexis Jaffe, Animation and Digital Arts, B.A., University Yee-Sum Lo, Motion Picture Producing, B.A., Wheaton College
of Southern California Rebecca Elizabeth Louisell, Cinema-Television, B.A., Carleton
Andrew Charles Jeric, Cinema-Television, B.A., University of College
California, Santa Cruz Lu Lu, Cinema-Television, B.A., Fudan University, China
Gregory Thomas Karber, Writing for Screen and Television, Satomi Micole Mack, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
B.A., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Production, B.S., Winston-Salem State University
Rebecca Shira Katz, Motion Picture Producing, B.A., Sam Mandegaran, Cinema-Television, B.S., California Institute
Tufts University of Technology
Jesse Frydenlund Keller, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Henry Mansfield IV, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A.,
Production, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Portland State University
Darshan Ashok Kembhavi, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Daniel Joseph Marshall, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A.,
Production, B.Engr., K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, B.S., University of California, Berkeley
India Crystal Paloma Martinez, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Lindsay Kaye Kerns, Motion Picture Producing, BFA, University Production, B.A., University of California, San Diego
of Nebraska, Lincoln Shannon Marie Mathers, Motion Picture Producing, B.A.,
Juliet Ruth Killick, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., University of Notre Dame
Simon Fraser University, Canada Edward Hill Matthews, Motion Picture Producing, B.A.,
Jay Richard Kim, Animation and Digital Arts, B.A., University University of Virginia
of California, San Diego Ritvik Mayank, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Seong Young Kim, Animation and Digital Arts, B.A., Hongik B.S., Indian Institute of Information Technology
University, Korea Colleen Duffy McAllister, Motion Picture Producing, B.S.,
Young Min Kim, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Ithaca College
Production, B.A., Hannam University, Korea, B.A./B.A., Ian Michael McCormack, Animation and Digital Arts, BFA,
Sogang University, Korea Massachusetts College of Art
Jesse Robinson Knapp, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Jeanette Lynn McDuffie, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Production, B.A., Cornell University Production, B.S., Florida A8cM University
Kevin David Kobori, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Kelly Marie McGillicuddy, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Production, B.A., University of California, Davis Production, B.A., University of Southern California
Francisco Javier Kosterlitz, Cinema-Television, B.A., William Brent McHenry, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Universidad de San Andres, Argentina Production, B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder
Andrew Lee Koyama, Cinema-Television, B.S., University of Yaminah McKessey, Cinema-Television, B.A., University of
Montana Pennsylvania
Nathaniel Kakazu Krause, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Gregg I. Meller, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Production, B.A., Carnegie Mellon University Production, B.S., Washington University
Ryan Elliot Kravetz, Animation and Digital Arts, BFA, Carnegie Joshua Michael Mendoza, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Mellon University Production, B A . , Stanford University
Burak Niyazi Kurt, Animation and Digital Arts, B.A., Bogazici Meera Menon, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
University, Turkey, M.A., Sabanci University, Turkey B.A., Columbia University
Michael Lee La Breche, Cinema-Television, BFA, Rocky David Paul Mershon, Interactive Media, BFA, Academy of Art
Mountain College of Art + Design University
Vincent Harry Labriola, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Danielle Messerschmidt, Writing for Screen and Television,
Production, B.A., Loyola University, Chicago B.A., Augustana College of South Dakota
Jonathan Taylor Langager, Cinema-Television, B.A., Carleton Nicole Marie Milakovich, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
College Production, B.S., University of Miami

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Christine A n n Moitoso, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Dimitri Victor Otvertchenko, Cinematic Arts, Film and
Production, B.A., University of LaVerne Television Production, B A . , Vassar College
James Michael Moncrief, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Melissa Kate Panzer, Motion Picture Producing, BFA, Syracuse
Production, B.A., Berry College University
Robert George Moncrief, Cinema-Television, B.S., University Hongsik Park, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
of Utah B.Arch., Kookmin University, Korea
Benjamin Georges Monie, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television John Paul Park, Animation and Digital Arts, B.A., University of
Production, B.S., Boston University California, Santa Barbara
Michael Austin Montgomery, Cinema-Television, B.A., Caitlin Parrish, Writing for Screen and Television, BFA,
University of Nebraska, Lincoln DePaul University
Clarinda Co Morales, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Stephen Michael Parsey, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Production, B A . , University of California, Los Angeles Production, B.S., B.A., University of Arizona
Jeremy Edward Frederic Morris, Motion Picture Producing, Dorothea Paschalidou, Motion Picture Producing, B.A., Royal
B.A., McGill University, Canada Holloway, University of London, England
Matthew Eyre Mouat, Cinema-Television, B.A., King's College Badrish Patil, Cinema-Television, B.Engr., K. J. Somaiya
Evan Ilan Muehlbauer, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television College of Engineering, India
Production, B.A., Columbia University Kimberly Kate Patrick, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Danielle O. Murat, Writing for Screen and Television, BFA, Production, B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore
New York University Tisch School of the Arts Douglas Bradley Patterson, Writing for Screen and Television,
David Largman Murray, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., Ohio State University
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Shane Patterson, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Arthur Musah, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, Production, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
B.S., M.Engr., Massachusetts Institute of Technology Luke Cornelius Patton, Cinema-Television, B.A., Vanderbilt
Nicholas John Musurca, Cinema-Television, B A . , Brown University
University Channing Godfrey Peoples, Cinema-Television, B.A.,
Andrew Scott Nackman, Cinema-Television, B.A., Washington Baylor University
University Emily Elizabeth Peters, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Christina Michelle Nelson, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.A., Wellesley College
Production, B.A., Davidson College Robin Griffin Phillips, Cinema-Television, B.A., Chapman
Jared Paul New, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television University
Production, B.A., Union University Robert Piluso, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., M.A.,
Mark Howard Newman, Cinema-Television, B.S./B.S., California State University, Fullerton
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Michael Pontvert, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Michael Allen Newman, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.A., University of Paris VII
Production, B.A., Wheaton College Brittany Anne Poulton, Motion Picture Producing, B.A.,
Nicholas Sherman Nides, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television University of California, Berkeley
Production, B.A., University of Dallas Christopher Vincent Pratola, Cinema-Television, B.A., Arizona
Gregory Nishikawa, Interactive Media, B.S., Portland State State University
University Eduardo Presa, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Amir Noorani, Cinema-Television, B.A., Cornell University B.A., Instituto Tecnologico Estudios, Mexico
Matthew Peterson Nyquist, Cinema-Television, B.A., University Jordan Alejandro Prieto, Animation and Digital Arts, B.Arch.,
of Kansas Texas A8cM University
Tadious Getacho Odissu, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Ivy Mariel Pruss, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A.,
Production, B.A., University of Southern California Dartmouth College
Hyung Gyu Oh, Interactive Media, B.Engr., Korea University, Jorge Alberto Ramirez-Martinez, Cinematic Arts, Film and
M.S., Seoul National University, Korea Television Production, B.A., University of the Pacific
Sevak Ohanian, Cinema-Television, B.A., University of Gabriel Timothy Renfro, Cinema-Television, B.A., Biola
California, San Diego University
Ronald Lee Olson, Jr., Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Erin Elizabeth Reynolds, Interactive Media, B.A., University of
Production, B.S., Southwest Minnesota State University Southern California
Joseph Carter Osborn, Interactive Media, B.S., Rochester Neil Thomas Reynolds, Motion Picture Producing, B.A.,
Institute of Technology Colby College
Amin Osman, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., Andrew Carl Richey, Cinema-Television, BFA, Southwestern
University of Pennsylvania University

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Oliver William Tempest Riley-Smith, Cinematic Arts, Film and Cheryl Catherine Soriano, Writing for Screen and Television,
Television Production, B.A., Cambridge University, England B.A., University of California, Irvine
Stephen Pierce Ringer, Cinema-Television, B.A., Stanford Srdjan Stakic, Motion Picture Producing, B.A., University of
University Michigan, Ann Arbor; M.A., Ed.D., Columbia University
Eric James Robbins, Cinema-Television, B.A., Hendrix College Richard Eugene Stark, Cinema-Television, B.S., University of
Jacob M . Robinson, Cinema-Television, B.S., University of Toronto, Canada
Southern Colorado Barbara Courtney Steele, Cinema-Television, B.A., Temple
Jesse Anthony Robinson, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television University
Production, B.A., College of William and Mary Matthew Tyler Steidl, Animation and Digital Arts, B.A.,
Marquita Julia Robinson, Motion Picture Producing, B.A., University of Southern California
Washington and Lee University Jessica Ann Stephens, Cinema-Television, B.A., California State
Aaref Ignacio Rodriguez, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television University, Long Beach
Production, B.A., University of Southern California Carolyn Noel Stephenson, Writing for Screen and Television,
Thomas Roof, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.A., University of California, Riverside
BBA, Ohio State University Sarah Margaret Streicher, Writing for Screen and Television,
Jesse Magnani Rosenman, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television B.A., University of Notre Dame
Production, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Chiyume Sugawara, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Juan Cesar Rubalcava, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., Production, BFA, University of Victoria, Canada
California State University, Long Beach Ashley-Maria Woodward Sullivan, Cinema-Television, B.A.,
Richard Santiago, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Production, B.A., Universidad del Sagrado Corazon, William Gerald Sullivan, Cinema-Television, B.A., St. Cloud
Puerto Rico State University
Daniel Madison Savage, Motion Picture Producing, B.A., James Yusuf Summers, Cinema-Television, B.A., California
Vassar College State University, Northridge
Alison Meg Schouten, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., Lauren Kurek Sweeney, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A.,
Brown University Bryn Mawr College
Evan Andrew Schrodek, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Avner Swerdlow, Motion Picture Producing, B.A., Brandeis
Production, B.A., California State University, Northridge University
Frank Brian Scofield, Cinema-Television, B.A., University of Kaveh Charles Taherian, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Notre Dame Production, BFA, Laguna College of Art and Design
Joselito Franco Seldera, Cinema-Television, B.A., Illinois Camila Ohara Tanabe, Cinema-Television, B.A., Universidade
Wesleyan University de Sao Paulo, Brazil
Monica Sender, Cinema-Television, B.A., Eugene Lang College Ran Tao, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.A.,
The New School for Liberal Arts Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
Michael John Sennott, Interactive Media, B.A., Hamilton James Robert Tarlton, Cinema-Television, B.A., Queens
College University, Canada
Maria Graciela Sequeira, Animation and Digital Arts, BFA, Joshua David Tate, Cinema-Television, B.A., B.S., University of
Laguna College of Art and Design Texas, Austin
Jingyi Shao, Cinema-Television, B.A., New York University Seryna H a n h Thai, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Michael Paul Shawver, Cinema-Television, B.A., University of Production, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Rhode Island John A. Thompson, Cinema-Television, B.A., Southern Illinois
Daniel Sean Shulman-Means, Cinematic Arts, Film and University
Television Production, B.A., University of California, Michael Vahram Tounian, Cinema-Television, B.A., University
Santa Cruz of California, San Diego
Janine Elizabeth Sides, Cinema-Television, B.A., Columbia Joel Arthur Townsend, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Union College Production, B.A., University of Connecticut, Storrs
Brian Siegele, Writing for Screen and Television, B A . , Jean Ya-Chin Tsai, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Middlebury College Production, BBA, National Taiwan University
Reed Randall Simonsen, Cinema-Television, B.A., University of David Joshua Turner, Cinema-Television, B.A., Taylor
Utah University
Elizabeth Singh, Cinema-Television, B A . , McGill University, Andy Uehara, Interactive Media, B.S., University of Wisconsin,
Canada Milwaukee
Oreathia Chris Shaun Smith, Writing for Screen and Television, Kristine Uribes, Cinema-Television, B.A., University of
B.A., Millsaps College California, Davis

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Celeste Luann Vasquez, Motion Picture Producing, B.A., Mark Anthony Witte, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
University of California, Berkeley Production, B.A., University of Notre Dame
Samantha Vick, Interactive Media, B.A., University of Davern Brian Wright, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Massachusetts, Amherst Production, B.A., Williams College
Julian Vlcan, Cinema-Television, B.A., University of Arizona Kai-Ting W u , Cinema-Television, B.A./B.A., National
Ross Wachsman, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., Chengchi University, Taiwan
Yale University Robert Edward Yahnke, Cinema-Television, B.A., University of
Patrick Waismann, Motion Picture Producing, B.S., London North Texas
School of Economics and Political Science, England Qianbaihui Yang, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Yuan Wang, Motion Picture Producing, B A . , Beijing Normal Production, B.A., Communication University of China
University, China Allen W e n Yau, Animation and Digital Arts, B.S., Fu Jen
Ian Andrew Ward, Cinema-Television, B.A., Cornell University Catholic University, Taiwan
Michelle Jane Waring, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Edmond C. Yee, Interactive Media, B.A., B.S., University of
Production, B.A., Occidental College California, San Diego
Adam Stein Watson, Cinema-Television, B.A., Columbia Jin Yoo-Kim, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
University B.A., Wellesley College
Ryan Patrick Watterson, Interactive Media, B.A., California Efrain Zavala, Cinema-Television, B.A., University of California,
State University, Long Beach Davis
Elizabeth Ann Wells, Cinema-Television, B.A., University of Xiao Zheng, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
California, Santa Barbara B.A., Beijing University, China; M.A., Marietta College
Elizabeth Fania Werner, Writing for Screen and Television, Michael Christopher Zunic, Motion Picture Producing, B.A.,
B.A., Hampshire College Duke University
Jerry Wayne White, Jr., Cinema-Television, B.A., Oakland
University

Graduate Certificate - Business of Entertainment


Shareen Azizi Timothy Lee Conley David Robert Heimerl Julian Perrin
Matthew Balaker Seth David Entin Rajivjenveja Aaron Damien Settipane
Kristoffer Erik Bjomerud Scott Michael Goldman Leslie Yu Kim Timothy Randolph Sherman
Sean Sebastian Blanche Gordon Franklin Hallman Sarah Marutyan Jason Lorenzo Watkins
Peter W o n Cho Evan David Harney Ronald Lee Olson, Jr. Brent Alan Woods

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Bachelor of Arts
Ariel Alexandria Abbott, Communication, Minor - Business Kelsey Jeanne Anderson, Public Relations, Minor - Marketing
Camellia Abou-Odah, Communication, Minor - Music Hailey Kristin Andrews, Public Relations, Minor - Marketing
Industry Jillian L. Angeline, Broadcast and Digital Journalism, M i n o r -
Elliott Trevor Adams, Communication Economics 8c Forensics and Criminality
Rachel Ahn, Communication Alina Lara Antounian, Communication
Nicholas S. Alexandroff, Communication Adriana Christine Arango, Communication, Minor - Human
Gage Alexander AUard, Communication Resource Management
Brittany Monique Allen, Communication Sebastian Arboleda, Print Journalism, Minor - Screenwriting
Kate M . Alper, Public Relations, Minor - French Michelle Arbour, Communication
Elias Andres Altamirano, Communication Natalie Sophia Azmitia, Communication
Eileen Amirian, Communication, Minor - Marketing Annette Andrea Badalian, Communication

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Eungyuhl Bae, Communication, Minor - Psychology Melissa Caskey, Print and Digital Journalism, Minor -
Michelle Christine Balady, Communication Cinematic Arts
Sara Lauren Baldoni, Communication Kati R. Cattaneo, Communication
Daniel Spencer Baldwin, Communication Nina Chadha, Public Relations, Minor - Gender Studies
Kunal Bharat Bambawale, Political Science, Broadcast and Sydney Micaela Champion, Print Journalism, M i n o r - Consumer
Digital Journalism Behavior
Emily Carmen Barth, Communication, Minor - Psychology Lindsey Marie Chapman, Communication
Lionel Meto Batoba, Communication Symrin Chawla, Public Relations
Taylor Shea Becker, Communication Leslie Chen, Communication, Minor - Business
Danielle Alexandra Behnken, Communication Natasha Neda Childress, Communication, Minor - Cinematic
Adam Benjamin Bender, Communication, Minor - Cinematic Arts
Arts 8c Organizational Leadership and Management Jennifer Y. Chow, Communication 8c Psychology, Minor -
Farren Lee Benjamin, Public Relations, Minor - Sports Media Advertising
Studies Kelly Nicole Ciurczak, Communication, Minor - Theatre
Taylor Nicole Bentley, Communication, Minor - Business Law Tatiana Clark, Communication
Lindsay Marie Berg, Print Journalism 8c Sociology Travis Miles Cochran, Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Lindsey Rachel Berg, Public Relations Denise Dawn Colome, Communication, Minor - Sociology
Clare Elizabeth Bergman, Public Relations, Minor - Marketing Alexandra Lauren Cook, Broadcast and Digital Journalism,
Lauren Michele Bergmann, Communication, Minor - Minor - Occupational Science
Advertising Brett Michael Copeland, Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Jenna Lynn Bernard, Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Minor - Hayden John Coplen, Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Minor -
Spanish Music Industry 8c Entrepreneurship
Alyson Rose Berro, Communication, Minor - Consumer Adrian Cortez, Print and Digital Journalism, Minor - Cinematic
Behavior Arts
Asim Bharwani, Broadcast Journalism Andrea Elizabeth Cortina, Communication
Whitney Kayla Blaine, Broadcast Journalism, Minor - Political Emilia Ana Cosma, Public Relations 8c International Relations
Science Earl L. Cotton, Communication, Minor - Musical Theatre
Shayla Jordan Bloom, Communication Daniella Gabrielle Covino, Communication
Emily Frances Bon, Communication, Minor - Cinematic Arts Alexandra Lauren Cremo, Public Relations, Minor - Marketing
Douglas Anthony Borchert, Communication Lena Cameron Cronin, Communication
Cody Cheek Boulware, Communication Laura E. Cueva, Print Journalism, Minor - Marketing 8c Digital
Chase D . Bowman, Communication, Minor - Advertising Media-based Imaging
Boriana Boyanova, Communication, Minor - Communication Thomas Davidson, Communication 8c Political Science
Design Dorianne Kathleen Dawson, Communication, Minor - Sociology
Victoria Vandella Boyd, Communication Cristina Juliana De La Torre, Communication, Minor -
Robert Emmett Boyer, Communication Cinematic Arts
Samantha Jeanette Bravo, Public Relations Joseph Sebastian De Pinto, Communication
Amelia Ilona Brodka, Narrative Studies, Communication Stacey B. Derkatch, Public Relations, Minor - Spanish
Meshay T a k e Brown, Public Relations Marcos Diaz, Print and Digital Journalism, Minor - Business
Tevin JeVon Bryant, Communication Stephanie Dill, Public Relations
Danielle Elizabeth Brynan, Public Relations Corianda Stefanie Dimes, Public Relations
Rebecca Jane Buddingh, Public Relations, Minor - Marketing Kristen L. Dronberger, Communication
Kara Buettner, Communication Beroze Dubash, Communication, Minor - Advertising
Kaitlyn Nicole Burkett, Public Relations, Minor - Jeremi Alexander Dudu, Communication, Minor - Sociology
Communication Design Ivana Dukanovic, Psychology 8c Broadcast and Digital
Victoria Joanne Cameron, Communication, Minor - Cinematic Journalism
Arts David Matthew Dulberg, Broadcast and Digital Journalism,
Nina Briana Campbell, Public Relations Minor - Sports Media Studies
Erika Ashley Carbajal, Psychology, Communication, Minor - Alesa A. Dunbar, Communication 8c Social Sciences
Nutrition and Health Promotion Reid Amos Ebersole, Communication
Alexandra Rachel Carroll, Public Relations, Minor - Lacey Elizabeth Ehrlich, Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Communication and the Entertainment Industry Celine Charlott Elefson, Communication
Rebecca Torres Carter, Public Relations, Minor - Music Industry Amanda Tarcher Ellis, Communication
Stephanie Kristin Case, Psychology 8c Communication Alexandra Marie Ellison, Communication

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)


Andrew Koehler Elmets, Communication Joshua Michael Gott, Public Relations
Laura Xiomara Escobar-Vallecillo, Communication, Minor - Jacqueline Ann Grant, Broadcast and Digital Journalism,
Human Resource Management Minor - Children and Families in Urban America
Juan Alberto Espinoza, Communication Josanta Ann Gray, Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Minor -
Gabrielle Ann Bonina Faeldan, Communication Consumer Behavior
Siyu Fan, Communication Matthew Justin Gray, Communication
Abigail Bernice Fass, Communication, Minor - Psychology Emily Jane Greenfield, Communication
Asher Benjamin Feldman, Economics 8c Communication Whitney Alison Griffith, Communication, Minor - Cinematic
Trenise Christion Ferreira, Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Arts
Minor - Cinematic Arts Benjamin Joseph Gross, Communication, Minor - Marketing
Kelley-Ann Nicole Fertitta, Communication, Minor - Laura Alexandria Gunning, Public Relations, Minor - Sports
Entrepreneurship Media Studies
Anna Suin Finch, Communication, Minor - Marketing Christian Hall, Communication
Kendall Dee Fisher, Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Minor - Chelsea Elizabeth Hamill, Communication
Spanish Emily Ann Hancock, Public Relations
Daren Michael R a m , Communication Kara Alyssa Hansell, Public Relations
Aida Fogel, Communication, Minor - Advertising Lauren Alexandra Hayes, Communication
Jennifer Wai-Man Fong, Public Relations 8c International Kent Healy, Communication
Relations Robert Evan Heeger, Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Michela Francesca Fossati-Bellani, Public Relations Melissa Karin Helm, Communication
Christopher M . Foy, Print and Digital Journalism Kaitlyn J. Henrich, Public Relations
Michael Andrew Franco, Communication, Minor - Cinematic Golbarg Sara Hiekali, Communication
Arts Summer Briana Hill, Communication
Jenna L. Frederickson, Communication Kristen Marie Hiller, Communication
Emily Lauren Freeman, Communication, Minor - Marketing Rachel H o , Communication
Taylor Justine Freeman, Public Relations, Minor - Musical Khaled Sultan Holmes, Communication 8c Classics
Theatre Mary Margaret Honeycutt, Print and Digital Journalism
Taylor Freitas, Print and Digital Journalism, Minor - Music Casey Wilkens Hursh, Communication
Industry Ashley Elizabeth Impellitteri, Communication 8c Political
Marissa Fuhrer, Communication, Minor - Management Science
Consulting Elena Marie Islas, Communication
Lauren Elizabeth Furniss, Broadcast and Digital Journalism 8c Maya Itah, Communication, Minor - International Relations
International Relations Sean Michael Jackson, Communication
Chloe N. Gaffney, Public Relations, Minor - French Shea Jasmine Jackson, Communication, Minor - Marketing
Stephanie Ann Gall, Communication, Minor - Business Law Amya Torie Jacobs, Communication, Minor - Marketing
Briana Rebecca Galper, Public Relations, Minor - Business Brittany Nicole Jacobson, Communication
Natalie Gamliel, Communication Cassandra Renee Jasso, Broadcast and Digital Journalism,
Qiao Gao, Communication Minor - Forensics and Criminality
Aubrey Sheree Garcia, Communication 8c Public Relations Jessica Rose Jenkins, Public Relations
Alexia K. Garland, Communication Michelle Christine Jensen, Communication, Minor - Advertising
Emily Joann Gee, Public Relations 8c Political Science, Minor - Lei Jin, Communication
Environmental Social Sciences Caroline Sun Jing, Public Relations, Minor - International
Natalie Kim Genini, International Relations 8c Communication Relations
Joseph Francis Geraghty, Political Science 8c Communication Bree Morgan Jones, Public Relations, Minor - French
Alana Jameisha Germany, Communication, Minor - Music Grayson Virginia Jones, Communication, Minor - Music
Industry 8c Songwriting Industry
Robert Morris Gettinger, Communication Angelica Sabado Juarez, Sociology 8c Public Relations
Cameron James Gibbs, Communication Esther Onyou Kang, Print and Digital Journalism, Minor -
Theodore Matthew Glickman, Communication East Asian Languages and Cultures
Nathan D . Goldstein, Print and Digital Journalism Justine Kao, Communication, Minor - Business
Eduardo Mata Gonzalez, Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Rabab Karam, Broadcast and Digital Journalism, M i n o r -
Minor - Music Industry Marketing 8c Communication and the Entertainment
Jillian Rachel Gorelick, International Relations 8c Public Relations Industry
Brent Robert Gorski, Print Journalism Alexis Anne Karr, Political Science 8c Communication

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Haley Eve Kaufman, Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Minor - Melissa Erica Leu, Print and Digital Journalism, Minor -
Communication and the Entertainment Industry Communication Design
Matthew Kecki, Communication 8c Economics Bonnie Olivia Leung, Communication, Minor - East Asian Area
Jason Robert Kehe, Print and Digital Journalism, Minor - Studies 8c Marketing
Neuroscience 8c Cinematic Arts Daija Nicole Lewis, Communication, Minor - Music Industry
Tanner Ridge Keith, Broadcast Journalism Gabrielle Anais Lopez, Communication
Alyson Elizabeth Keller, Communication, Minor - Marketing 8c Stephanie Nicole Lyon, Communication
Communication Design Matthew Jason MacEdo, Communication, Minor - Marketing
Keyaira Oliveva Tianne Kelly, Communication 8c English Johnni Z . MacKe, Print and Digital Journalism
Jonathan Jack Kendrick, Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Megan Mary Malloy, Communication
Minor - Spanish 8c Business Maya Nicole Maniktala, Communication, Minor - Cultural
Emily Rebecca Kennan, Communication, Minor - Marketing Competence in Medicine
Devon Jay Kennard, Communication Christina Teresa Marchesini, Communication
Sali Kharazi, Public Relations, Minor - Digital Studies Allyson Joyce Marcus, Communication 8c History
Janice Kim, Communication, Minor - Communication Design Elizabeth Anne Marsico, Communication
Laura M i Kim, Communication Nancy Leslie Martinez, Broadcast and Digital Journalism,
Shinick Kim, Communication Minor - Photography
Stacy Soo-Jung Kim, Communication Lindsey Michelle Mathias, Public Relations, Minor - Marketing
Rebecca MacLaren Kirkman, Print and Digital Journalism Alexandra Matteo, Communication
Kristin Susan Kirland, Public Relations, Minor - Spanish Jaclyn Elise Matthews, Public Relations 8c Gender Studies
Phylicia Lenette Kirven, Communication David Conrad McAlpine, Neuroscience 8c Broadcast and Digital
Jordan O. Klein, Communication Journalism, Minor - Natural Science
Caitlin Anne Koestner, Communication Matthew David McEleamey, Communication
Eun Ji Koh, Communication Skye Mcllvaine-Jones, Communication
Lauren Rachel Kohn, Public Relations Meagan Lee Medick, Broadcast Journalism
Kyomin Koo, Communication Alexis Morgan Medina, Broadcast and Digital Journalism,
Hadley E. Korn, Communication, Minor - Psychology Minor - Marketing
Elizabeth Leah Krane, Communication Eric Medioni, Communication
Brandy Nicole Krant, Communication Francisco Luis Mena, Communication
Samuel David Kronenberg, Communication Nicole Mikhael, Communication
Courtney Elaine Kruger, Communication, Minor - Marketing Caitlyn Michael Milkovich, Communication
Melissa M . Kuo, Communication, Minor - Marketing Evan Edward Miner, Communication, Minor - Advertising
Christianna Kyriacou, Print and Digital Journalism 8c Political Sonya Paulina Mitchell, Communication, Minor - Cinematic
Science, Minor - Communication Law and Media Policy Arts
Megan Elizabeth Ladd, Communication, Minor - Advertising Michelle Miriam Molayem, Communication
Tiffany Charlene Lai, Communication Cynthia Azniv Momdjian, Communication
Ming Yan Lam, Communication Alexandria C. Montes, Communication 8c Political Science
Kelsey Nicole Landrum, Communication, Minor - Cinematic Gloria Eunji Moon, Communication
Arts Logan Michael Morris, Communication, Minor - Cinematic Arts
Eric Scott Lavis, Communication, Minor - Cinematic Arts Zea Ray Moscone, English 8c Communication, Minor -
Mackenzie Lauren Lawn, Communication, Minor - News Screenwriting
Media and Society Yaasaman Michelle Moshtael, Communication
Jamie Elizabeth Lawson, Communication, Minor - Business Pedro Dourado Moura, Political Science 8c Print and Digital
Andrew Han-Bin Lee, Communication Journalism
Cindy Lee, Fine Arts 8c Communication Melanie Violet Murray, Communication
Heather Ning Lee, Communication 8c Anthropology Brynn Akemi Nakamoto, Public Relations
Sun Young Lee, Communication Laura Jane Nelson, Print and Digital Journalism, Minor - French
Tiffany W i n g Sze Lee, Communication, Minor - Urban Policy Charlotte Ness, Communication
and Planning Justin Sung Yan Ng, Communication, Minor - Marketing 8c
Matthew Joseph Leland, Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Business
Minor - Sports Media Studies Daniel Cao Nguyen, Communication
Jennifer Lynn Leshkevich, American Studies and Ethnicity 8c Stephanie Nguyen-Vuong, Communication
Communication, Minor - Advertising Dinah Hannah Nili, Communication
Rebecca Woods Lett, Print Journalism Danielle Nisimov, Public Relations, Minor - Business Law

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Sooyeon Noh, Music 8c Communication Jasmine Penelope Rodgers, Communication, Minor - French
Allison Michelle Norton, Print Journalism Phillip James Rodriguez, Print Journalism
Julia B. Nugent, Communication Christianne Rojo, Broadcast and Digital Journalism, M i n o r -
Paige Obradovich, Communication, Minor - Occupational Political Science
Science Matthew Rojo, Communication
Jessica Pajo, Communication, Minor - Digital Studies Alexandra Marie Romano, Communication, Minor -
Ching Jane Pang, Communication Entrepreneurship
Hayley Paige Pappas, Communication, Minor - Cinematic Arts Alexis Jacqueline Rommel, Communication
Amrita Ajay Parekh, Psychology 8c Communication Nell Monique Rona, Communication, Minor - Cinematic Arts
Leher Pathak, Communication, Minor - Marketing Maria Teresa Rosales, Print and Digital Journalism
Mackenzie Patterson, Communication, Minor - Marketing Kristopher Shaun Rosenberg, Communication
Lindsay Christine Pedersen, Communication Michelle Rothblum, Communication
Frank David Pelletier, Jr., Communication Emma Eleanor Rothschild, Communication, Minor - Cinematic
Adam Gabriel Perez, Print Journalism Arts
Liz Amanda Perez, Communication, Minor - Gender Studies Ian Michael Rowe, Psychology 8c Communication
Mariana Perez-Seda, Communication Jessica Saab, Communication, Minor - Cinematic Arts
Elyse Perlmutter-Gumbiner, Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Daniella S. Saeidy, Communication
Minor - Political Science 8c International Relations Alexandra Leigh Saltzman, Communication, Minor - Business
Nina Lucia Pesavento, Communication, Minor - Cinematic Arts Noel Hershel Sanders, Communication, Minor - Music Industry
Nicole Yoshiko Pfeffer, Communication, Minor - Music Elizabeth Sandoval, Public Relations, Minor - Marketing
Industry Jacqueline Marie Sarkissian, Communication
Amanda Blaze Pillon, Print and Digital Journalism, Minor - Sarah Jane Satow, Communication
Screenwriting Caitlin Marie Scannell, Communication, Minor - Business
Rachel Stancer Piltch, Public Relations, Minor - Marketing Alexandra Gibson Schaefer, Broadcast and Digital Journalism,
Nicolas George Anastasis Pittarides, Gender Studies 8c Minor - Communication and the Entertainment Industry 8c
Communication Cinematic Arts
Michelle Elle Plantan, Communication Oliver Nicholas Schnee, Communication
Christopher Kevin Pousson, Communication Katherine Aimee Schneider, Communication 8c International
Alexandra Marie Powers, Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Relations
Minor - Theatre Cory Michael Scholl-Spencer, English 8c Public Relations
Liam James Powers, Communication 8c Political Science Christina Chastain Schwartz, Communication, Minor -
Ariele Vivian Pratt, Print and Digital Journalism Entrepreneurship
Eleni Michelle Press, Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Minor - Katherine Eunice Schwarzenegger, Communication, Minor -
Business 8c Sports Media Studies Gender Studies
Elizabeth Amal Price, Communication, Minor - Music Industry David Robert Paul Scott, Communication
Joslyn Denise Priddy, Public Relations, Minor - Business Madeline Grace Segura, Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Madeline Elizabeth Pryor, Communication, Minor - Marketing Morgan Blair Selzer, Communication
Kristy Elizabeth Pyke, Public Relations, Minor - Comparative Sofia Sethness, Communication
Literature Melissa Ronnie Shamooilian, Communication
Karli Quinn, Communication Alexander Kent Shapiro, Broadcast and Digital Journalism,
Chandler Jade Rabens, Communication Minor - Screenwriting
Mara Jame Ragan, Communication, Minor - Cultural Studies Alexis Michelle Shaw, Communication
Bill Johnathon Ramos, Communication Stephanie Hanna Sherman, Public Relations, Minor - Business
Sasha Karim Rawji, Communication, Minor - International Hye Young Shim, Communication
Urban Development 8c Cultural Anthropology Susan Evelyn Shimotsu, Public Relations
Jane Elizabeth Rhodes, Communication 8c Political Science, Angad Singh, Communication 8c International Relations
Minor - Spanish Alexandra Sitta, Communication
Courtney Erin Ridgway, Public Relations Peter James Skrumbis, Print and Digital Journalism, Minor -
Monica Angela Rivera, Communication Sports Media Studies
Sydney Christine Robertson, Communication Ana Elizabeth Slavin, Communication, Minor - Advertising
Lauren Aisling Robinson, Print and Digital Journalism, Minor - Amanda Elizabeth Smith, Broadcast and Digital Journalism,
Business Law Minor - Sports Media Studies
Michel'le Alexis Roddy, Public Relations, Minor - International Diana Harlan Smith, Communication, Minor - Advertising
Relations Lindsey A. Smith, Communication, Minor - Art History

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)


Shannon Rae Snyder, Print Journalism Catherine Wakeman, Public Relations, Minor - English 8c
Mij in Jessica Son, Communication Marketing
Manasi Soni, Communication, Minor - Business Helen Alexandra Wang, Public Relations, Minor -
Sommer Jade Sorensen, Communication Communication Design
Julianne Jane Spencer, Public Relations Ryan Moore Waring, Communication 8c Classics
Michelle Nichole Sperry, Communication, Minor - Amir Wasse, Communication
Entrepreneurship Sarah Elizabeth Webb, Print Journalism, Minor - Cinematic
Michelle Nicole Spigner, Public Relations 8c Psychology, Arts 8c Music Industry
Minor - Marketing Mason Robert Wehrli, Broadcast Journalism
Alexandra Anne Steadman, Communication, Minor - Cinematic Zachary Hayden Weinreb, Communication, Minor -
Arts 8c Marketing Entrepreneurship 8c Music Industry
Christopher Bruce Steele, Public Relations, Minor - Sports Sarah Elizabeth Welty, Communication
Media Studies Brooke A. Wendorff, Public Relations, Minor - Religion
Chloe Jeanne Stepney, Print and Digital Journalism, Minor - Alyssa B. Whetstine, Communication, Minor - French
International Relations 8c Photography Katelynn Cristine Whitaker, Print Journalism, Minor -
Shelby Erica Stowers, Print Journalism 8c Communication Marketing
Bridget Eyles Strickland, Communication, Minor - News Media Judianne White, Communication
and Society Genevieve Ashley Wijangco, Communication
Blair Kathleen Strong, Communication, Minor - Rachel Elizabeth Will, Public Relations, Minor - Marketing
Communication Design Ashley Nicole Williams, Communication, Minor - Cinematic
Nicholas S. Stubberfield, Public Relations, M i n o r - Digital Arts
Media-Based Imaging Kelly Christine Williams, Print and Digital Journalism, Minor -
Michael Devin Sullivan, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies 8c Cinematic Arts
Public Relations Neftalie Shawntell Williams, Communication
Sabena Suri, Public Relations, Minor - Marketing Peter Cavan Williams, Communication
Christopher Lawrence Szpila, Communication Thomas Williamson III, Communication
Sheba Taherizadegan, Communication 8c Political Science Kelly Anne Wilson, Public Relations, Minor - French 8c
Siera Tamihardja, Communication Business
Rosemarie Jean Tang, Communication Lauren Taylor Wilson, Communication, Minor - Business
Elise Nicole Tasooji, Communication Cameron Joseph Wolf, Communication
Aline Tavlian, Communication Jocelyn Wong, Communication
Brooke Erin Theodora, Political Science 8c Broadcast and Digital Trevor James Wong, Print and Digital Journalism, Minor -
Journalism Sports Media Studies
Yee Man Ting, Communication Emily Rose Woods, Communication, Minor - Race, Ethnicity
Lauryn Sumiko Togioka, Public Relations 8c Communication and Politics
Margaret Linton Tolbert, Print and Digital Journalism, Minor - Gabriel Ethan Worgaftik, Print Journalism, Minor -
Human Rights Comparative Literature
Amanda Julie Tran, Public Relations, Minor - International Samantha M . Worthge, Communication, Minor - English
Relations Matthew Irving Wunderlich, Communication, Minor -
Mary Caroline Trawick, Communication 8c Psychology Cinematic Arts
John Enrique Trodden, Communication Yi Xie, Communication, Minor - Communication Design 8c
Michelle Tu, Communication Business
Mahjabin Tuheen, Psychology 8c Communication Feier Xue, Communication
Brittany Michelle Valiza, Communication Charlene Jessica Yashouafar, Communication
Alexander Robin van der Hoek, Communication 8c Cinematic Nikki AUyn Doi Yep, Communication, Minor - Music Industry
Arts, Film and Television Production Misha Yim, Communication, Minor - Spanish
Brandi Nicole Vicks, Communication Tiffany Michelle Yip, Communication, Minor - Business
Stephanie Nicole Vieira, Public Relations Sophia Yoo, Communication, Minor - Marketing
Jane Alejandra Viera, Communication Jessica Rachael Youseffi, Print and Digital Journalism, Minor -
Brianna Leigh Vogelzang, Communication, Minor - Communication Design
Advertising Evyenia Zaferis, Communication, Minor - Business
Cindy T h u Minh Vuong, Political Science 8c Public Relations Jenay Rose Zahler, Public Relations, Minor - Entrepreneurship
Brian Richards Wagner, Public Relations, Minor - Business 8c Alexis Nicole Zotos, Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Sports Media Studies Natasha N . Zouves, Broadcast Journalism

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Master of Communication Management


Michelle Andrizzi, B.A., St. Edward's University Yu-Chien Hsiao, B.A., National Central University, Taiwan
Sarah Setareh Armand, B.S., University of Arizona Angela Chiung-Chi Hsu, BFA, Douglass Residential College,
Eungyuhl Bae, B.A., University of Southern California Rutgers
Desdemona Monique Bandini, B.A., California State University, Shao-Ling Hsu, BBA, Soochow University, Taiwan
Fullerton Bin Hu, B A . , Peking University, China
Doran Barnes, Jr., B.S., University of Southern California Jiana Hu, B.A., University of Oregon
Tamara Baumann, B.A., University of Southern California Chien-Han Huang, B.A., Ming Chuan University, Taiwan
Rebecca Maria Bernard Aguiar, B.A., University of California, Renee Marie Hwang, B A . , University of California, Irvine
Los Angeles Benazir Ismail, B.S., University of Southern California
Tracy Erin Bloom, B A . , University of Southern California Evan Robert Jones, BFA, Ryerson University, Canada
Smitha Bondade, B.A., University of Southern California Alex Wainwright Karasik, B A . , University of Southern
Natalie Nicole Boras, B.A., University of Arizona California
Cyndrea Renea Brown, B.A., Washington State University Kristen Ann Kaskanyan, B A . , University of Colorado at Boulder
Deshauna Johnelle Brown, B.A., California State University, Keyaira Oliveva Tianne Kelly, B.A., University of Southern
Los Angeles California
Michelle Leanne Burton, B.A., University of Pennsylvania Sunil Otto Khera, B.S., Arizona State University
Jennifer Marie Cabibbo, B.S., Chapman University Blane Kidane, B A . , University of California, San Diego
Trang N. Cao, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Brigette E. Kidd, B.S., University of Southern California
Lisa Catherine Carley, B.A., University of Southern California Libby Lok Chung Kim, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Sarah Elizabeth Castellvi, B.A., James Madison University Erika Chau Klein, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
William Paul Castro, B.A., University of Southern California Sher Lyn Liane Koh, B.A., Westmont College
Divya Chandran, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Jonathan Donald Kolker, B.A., George Washington University
Xiaomiao Chen, B.A., Renmin University of China, China Kristina Cathleen Kurasz, B A . , University of California,
Stephanie Catalina Choie, B.A., Georgetown University Santa Barbara
Kelsey Happy Clark, B.A., University of Southern California Roberto Lacayo, B.A., Florida Atlantic University
Ashley Elizabeth Cole, B.A., University of Southern California Mei Mei Lam, B.A., National University of Singapore
Mallory Gina Craig, B.A., California State University Sonoma Takako Irene Lee, B.A., University of Southern California
Matan Mikael Crawford, B.A., University of California, Young Sun Lee, B.A., Chung-Ang University, Korea
Los Angeles Jingjing Li, B.A., Shanghai University of Science and
Melissa Ashley Curtis, B.A., University of Southern California Technology, China
Roya Elizabeth Daie, B.A., Arizona State University Zhuoxian Li, B.A., Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
John Lewis Darlington, B.S., University of Nevada, Reno Wei-Yen Lin, B.S., University of Southern California
Jennifer Marie Dorta-Duque, B.A., California State University, Lili Liu, BBA, Chongqing Normal University, China
San Marcos Nian Liu, B.A., Peking University, China
Cadonna Matresse Dory, B.A., Arizona State University Kalian Kristeen Lucas, B.A., University of Southern California
Rhett Marshall Ellison, B.A., University of Southern California Michelle Ann Maestas, B.M., University of Southern California
Ana Patricia Esguerra, B.A., Saint Louis University Carmen Maiz-Bar, B A . , University of Vigo, Spain; B.A.,
Keemia Ferasat, B.A., University of Southern California Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain
Lindi Fu, B.A., Utah State University Sasa Shuo Mao, B.A., University of Washington
Jennifer Nurit Goldberg, B.A., Brandeis University James Christopher Martin, B.A., University of Southern
Mark Andrew Goodnight, B.A., University of Southern California
California Tiffany Matloob, B.A., University of Southern California
Leah Shari Guskin, Jewish Communal Service, B.A., University Catherine Shay McDonnell, B.A., University of Southern
of Oklahoma California
Benjamin Georges Guttierez, B.A., American University of Paris Marilyne Medawar, B.A., McGill University, Canada
Shuang Hao, B A . , Fort Hays State University Leeann Talamantes Medina, B.S., Providence College
Kamisha Harris, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Christopher James Mendez, B.S., University of Southern
Han-Jen Hau, B.A., University of Southern California California
Liangzi He, B.A., Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, Shabnam Missaghi, B.A., George Mason University
China Kristen Leann Natividad, B.A., University of Southern California
Wileen Thais Hernandez, B.A., California State University, Mattson E. Newell, BFA, Brigham Young University
Fullerton Adrienne Jessica Ng, B.A., University of Southern California
Allison Clark Hillgren, B.S., University of Southern California Stacey Minhvi Ngo, B.A., University of California, San Diego
James Scott Hooker, B.S., University of Texas, Austin Christine Wai-Yan Nip, B.A., University of Southern California

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Stacy Andrea Noble, B A . , New York University Liszt Tann, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Sasha Kai Parker, B.S., Kent State University Carolyn Cudahy Thacher, B.A., University of Southern
Ashley Nichole Prescott, B.A., University of Southern California California
Edna Radbod, B.A., University of Southern California Andrew Sebastian Tomlin, B.S., University of Southern
Ebonee Lynette Rice, B.A., University of Southern California California
Allison Maritza Rodriguez, B.A., California State University, Yumi Totani, B.A., San Diego State University
Long Beach Cindy Tullues, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Meirav Rotstein, BFA, University of Southern California Christian Tupou, B.A., University of Southern California
Charles Joseph Rubinoff, B.S., B.A., California State University, Julianne Yvonne Twining, B.A., University of Virginia
Northridge Geena St. Clair Urango, B.A., University of Southern California
Jillian Bryanne Ryan, B.A., Loyola Marymount University Michelle Elaine Vargas, B.A., University of the Philippines
Nima Sabharwal, B.S., Pepperdine University Diliman
Priyanka Satish Samant, B.Engr., University of Mumbai, India Alan Scott Volk, B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead
Nikki San Pedro, B.A., Ryerson University, Canada Angela Ju-Li Wang, B.A., University of Washington
Bernadette L. Santiago, B.A., Loyola Marymount University Siyang Wang, B.A., W u h a n University, China
Rachel Nicole Schmidt, B.A., University of Southern California Wei-Yi Alice Wang, B.S., University of California, Davis
Aaron Damien Settipane, B.A., California State University, Christopher Scott Wells, B.A., University of New Mexico,
Fullerton Albuquerque
Lani Marie Shotlow-Rincon, B.A., University of Southern Cory Elizabeth Welsh, B.A., University of Southern California
California Gareth McGahey Wilson, B.A., Sarah Lawrence College
Kabir Shukla, B.S., Georgetown University Jacqueline Tze Ying Wong, BFA, Carnegie Mellon University
Latricia Yvette Simpson, B.A., Howard University Mengxiao Xiao, B.A., Michigan State University
Shaili Sirpal, B.A., Emory University Amy Xiaoxiao Xiong, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Connolly Arelene Juergens Smith, B.S., Georgetown University Ling Xue, LL.B., Capital University of Economics and Business,
Heather Mae Soldonia, B.A., California State University, China
Hayward Emilin Yaghoubian, B A . , Loyola Marymount University
Nadia Janay Stuart, B.A., University of California, Riverside Krislyn Chiemi Yano, B.S., University of Southern California
Mengqian Su, B.S., Shanghai Institution of Foreign Trade, Jerry Yeh, B.A., New York University
China Susan Christine Zeile, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Qingchuan Sun, B.A., Fudan-Pacific Institute of Finance, China Linyan Zhou, B.A., Huazhong University of Science and
Xixi Sun, BBA, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, China Technology, China; M.A., W u h a n University, China
Tara Taghizadeh, B.S., California State University, Northridge

Master of Public Diplomacy


Martha Carole Adams, B.A., University of Virginia; M C G , Matthew Conner Gerard, B.A., Villanova University
University of Southern California Jennifer Marie Grover, B.A., University of Oklahoma
Mieko Araki, B.A., M.A., Waseda University, Japan Daniel Gerald Hall, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Maya Venu Babla, B.A., University of Southern California Ian Burdette Keil, B.A., Bowling Green State University
Zhaleh Bahiyyih Boyd, B.A., Clark Atlanta University Maria Ruth Krasnodebska, B A . , University of Hawaii, Manoa
Jessica Alanna Castillo, B.A., California State University, Naweed Lemar, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Long Beach Antonietta Mangiacotti, B.A., University of California,
Rachel Chan, B.A., Nanyang Technological University, Los Angeles
Singapore Kayode Babatunde Parham, B.A., University of Virginia
W e n Chen, B.A., University of Southern California Yasmin Julia Tavakoli, B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Emily Chin, B.A., University of Southern California Lindsay Julieanne Templer, B.S., University of Miami
Anna Mary Dawson, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Roseline Twagiramariya, B.A., Western Kentucky University
Jerald Woodrow Edling, B.A., Dickinson College Aparajitha Vadlamannati, B.A., San Jose State University
Mona El Hamdani, B.A., Al Akhawayn University, Morocco Emina Vukic, B.A., University of Belgrade, Serbia

Master of Public Diplomacy (Practitioner and Mid-Career Professional)


Hend Alhinnawi, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Rajesh Mirchandani, B.S., University of Bristol, England; M.A.,
Maria Carolina Sheinfeld, B.S., Central University of Venezuela University of Wales

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Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC


Dean Avishai Sudan

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene


Alma Artiaga Liora Raquel Fink Alexander Jauregui Armen Narimanyants
Armin Yezdi Bahadurji Jonathan Galvez Morgan Rebecca Kozek Stella Ohanian
Cristy Nicole Boehm Selina Castillo Gonzales Elissa Leonard Julie Girish Patel
Anna Katrina Concepcion Nici Guzman Candice Manshoory Lalita Paul
Allison Ann Cuevas Tessa Marisol Hayes Gail Farinas Marcelo Aida Ter-Khachatryan
Micaela Marie D'Egidio Kevin Hoang Courtney R. Mason David Lee Tran
Juliet Ebrahimian Linda Dung Hoang Alyssa Anne Matsuno Jenny Tsang
Hillary Rebecca Einsohn Susan H o n g Robin Nanda Zhiyu Zhou

Doctor of Dental Surgery


Robert Joseph Abbiati Jennifer M . Elmer Arbi E. Keshishian Mohammad Mehdi
Tarek Abousheta Benjamin L. Eroen Maral Khazali Mohammadi
Joshua Darrell Adcox Atousa Farahani Mohammad Khosousi Rubi Yunuen Montejano
Michael Yap Alanes Ghazal Farhang Leila Khossoosi Dharaben Rayjibhai Munjpara
Olga Antipova David Brogdon Fisher Arpin V. Khostegyan Christina S. Myung
Sonja Babic Stevie Fisher Ae Rin Kim Edward S. Nam
Arash Bakhaj Paul C. Fjeldsted Michelle Youngshin Kim Arjang Naminik
Narbeh Orbell Bandary Michael D . Fow Yoori Kim Amjad M . Nazzal
Nazanin Bastani-zadeh Aneri Devang Gandhi ElysaJ. Kliman Christina M . Nguyen
James J. Beck Elyse M . Garibaldi Julie Sungwon Ku John T. Nguyen
Tanya Bejarano Jiaming Geng Joseph K. Kuchenmeister Kim Thien Nguyen
Taylor Ernest Berry Baharak Ghaffarzafdegan Ann Kim Lam Navia T. Nguyen
Alex Boudaie Joshua Arash Ghiam Danielle Lam Canon L. Nielsen
Steven S. Boyle Marianna Ghularyan Albert H . Le Daryl A. Nyvall
Courtney J. Burrill Jessica Alise Goldenberg Cheong E. Lee Charles Odion
Weston James Carpiaux David A. Gordon Karen Hui-ju Lee Justin E. Olsen
John Tin-Hang Chan Vikramjeet Singh Grewal Michael C. Leung Ashley M . Olson
Ajneesh Chhabra Susanna Gukasov Matthew James Lewis Cerisa Ignacio Orozco
Kevin Choi Bharat Ram Chowdry Davin Li Alexia R. Oviedo De Lozano
Michael Chong Guttikonda Kai C. Liang Essence K. Page
Kyle B. Christensen Mohammad Shiraz Haider Rosemarie Liao Stephanie D . Pagels
Nathan F. Christensen Bahman Hakim Jong In Lim Flavia Florentza Panduru
Tyler C. Christopherson Phuu Pwint Han Nyssa Lin JinitaJ. Parekh
William R. Chung Chandler Gregory H o Dino Lirio Arpankumar Mukundbhai
Casey Wood Clifford Roy B. Hooks, Jr. Katherine Loi Patel
Jeremy Charles Coble Lisa Ann Hou Jacqueline Violeta Lopez Alexis L. Pelekanos
Delaine Cole Jeffrey Thomas Hsu Sanchez IroshiniJ. Perera
Trishia Lynn Contreras H o n g R. Im Jee Hyun Lyu Daniel J. Poelman
Mark Christopher Coons, Jr. Emily Jackson Travis Otto Maahs Adriana Poleo
Zalak Daftary Avery C. Jaffe Saman K. Manesh Nathan J. Proctor
Trang Thi Minh Dang Trey Stephen Jangaard David Lewis McAninch IV Purvi Niraj Rawal
Spartak Delakyan Niki Dineshchandra Jayswal Laleh Mehrrafiee Taylor H . Rawson
Kim Thien D o Joanna L. Jefferson Bijal Ashok Mehta Kurtis Andrew Reitz
Mitchell D . Duckworth Bridger Dean Jensen Narges Menalagha Jolie N . Relyea
Abdulaziz Faisal Dudeen Reuben L. Johnson Elizabeth C. Mier Lucas J. Rudelich
Erik M . Dunkelberger William J. Johnson Amirali Mirenayat Ramona Sabbaghian
Tali Elfersi Jessica R. Kellogg Aaron M . Salmon

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Doctor of Dental Surgery (continued)


Ross J. Sapp Albert Lawrence Soulema Christine Hoang-Lan Tran Yuen R. W u
Asal Sedghi Sonja A. Sproul John O^. Tran Desiree Yazdanshenas
Ghazaleh Shahriari Ahmadi Heather L. Stephens Lana X. Tran Sanaz Yousefi
JillyH. Shao Marianne Tanios Arlen Vartanian Yeaseul Kim Youn
Marise Sheth Marjan Taheri Tehrani Peter Mark Vrontikis Payam Zamani
Fariha Shivji Bradley R. Thompson Yuwen W a n g Ling Zhu
Ellie Eun Young Song Ani Toomanian Eryn N. Wenzel-Comeau

Certificates in Advanced Education


Endodontics
Raaed Samir Batniji Yu-Wen Huang Mohamed Hussein Katherine Anita Thomson
Priti Beniwal Keith Kenji Kano Abdelkhalek Saber Samyeh Vahabi
Liang-Yu Chen Moon-Hee Ko Leah Ocampo Shen

General Practice Residency


Ting Cho Nayiry Charshafjian James K. Tan Vikram Tiku
Franklin T. Chu

Oral Surgery
Brent J. Ramsey Ivan A. Marks Jenny L. W o n g

Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine


Hanan M . Hemeda Seena Bharat Patel

Orthodontics
George Michel Abichaker Garrett Scott Fong John Robert Jerome Michael Charles Meru
Emanuel Stefan Alexandroni Laura Harshbarger

Pediatric Dentistry
Patrice M . Espinosa Piper Lynn Huber Raymond Klein Ji Min Yochim
Jenny Yunha H a Sara Khoshbin Christian Ping Yee Kenneth Zamora

Periodontology
Marwa Bader Abulhasan Tzu-Ling Chen Andrew Kim Yvonne T a m

Prosthodontics
Ahmad Alawadhi Jesse M . Duncan Alireza Moshaverinia Hanadi Abdulla Rebeeah
Hadi Al-Meraikhi Tzur S. Gabi

USC Rossier School of Education


Dean Karen Symms Gallagher

Master of Arts in Teaching


Rachel Abbott, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California State Bruce H . Abney, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , University of
University, Fullerton New Orleans
Shirley Abhari, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Margarita Adame, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Chapman
California, Los Angeles University

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Master of Arts in Teaching (continued)


Janele D . Adams, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., University of Leslie M . Arizmendi, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California
South Florida State University, San Bernardino
Zaire KariffD'Sean Adams, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Jacquelin M . Arroyo, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , University
Baylor University of Illinois - Chicago
Katherine Annette Adler, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Maya L. Astor, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
University of California, Berkeley Southern California
Natalia Aguilar, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Shawn Auchterlonie, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , University
California, Berkeley of California, Santa Cruz
John Philip Aguirre, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Washington Cris Avina, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Azusa Pacific University
State University Gabriel Ayass, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Jihan Rose Ahmed, Multiple Subject Teaching, BBA, University California, Irvine
of Hawaii, Manoa Cathleen P. Badger, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Adirah Aishet-Tsalmiel, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Southern California
Hunter College Anne Bryant Baggerly, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Virginia
Ivonne Alarcon, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Polytechnic Institute and State University
California, Santa Cruz; B.S., University of California, Berkeley Michelle Bagwell, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Kate Danielle Albaugh, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Languages, B.A., Pacific Union College
Saint Mary's College of California Christine Love Bailey, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Principia
Oscar A. Alfaro, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., San Jose State College
University Rachel G. Ball, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Louisiana State
Amani Alhenti, Teaching English to Speakers of Other University
Languages, B.A., King Saud University, Saudi Arabia Holly L. Bamber, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Seattle
Yusef Aljuffali, Teaching English to Speakers of Other University
Languages, B.S., Lebanese American University, Lebanon Nakeya Shadae Barner, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Spelman
Calyn B. Allen, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of College
Florida Ciani N. Basile, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Mark E. Allen-Gifford, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Oberlin Nevada, Reno
College Trisha Ann-Wambem Bause, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Graciela Almada, Teaching English to Speakers of Other University of South Carolina
Languges, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Trent Alan Bauserman, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Strayer
Heather D . Almaraz, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., College
San Diego State University Anne Beattie, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., California State
Sugu Althomsons, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Polytechnic University, Pomona
Languages, B.A., University of Iowa David Hyman Becker, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Excelsior
Andrew Paul Alvarado, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., College
University of California, Riverside Lynnette Miles-Bedard, Single Subject Teaching, B.S.,
Sara Ivy Alvarez De Dominguez, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of Phoenix
California State University, Northridge Jeremy Bell, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Kettering University
Angela Danielle T. Amador, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Miguel Angel Beltran, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California
University of California, Irvine State University, Northridge
Lillian Marie Anderson, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Aerin Bender-Stone, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill of Louisville; M T S , Duke University
Tate Matthew Anderson, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Seattle Miranda Marie Benfer, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A.,
University Evergreen State College
Katherine Marie Andres, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Laurel Bennett, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
University of California, Riverside California, San Diego
Jessica K. Angelo, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Saint Mary's Janie Berg, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.M., Illinois State
College of California University
Stephen Anglin, Jr., Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Catharina Eva Berglund, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Arkansas - Pine Bluff Vassar College
Peggy J. Aoki, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., B.S., University of Jana S. Bergman, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Missouri California, Los Angeles
Ellen T. Arigo, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Laurel Anne Berkheimer, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A.,
California, Riverside College of William and Mary

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Jennifer M . Besso, Multiple Subject Teaching, B A . , St. Edward's Yuri E. Buechler, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
University; J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law North Carolina Wilmington
Shauna Ellen Bingham, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Terry Bull, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages,
University of Southern California B.A., California State University, Fullerton; M.Div., Seabury
Linwood G. Bishop, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Western Theological Seminary
Languages, B.A., Montreat College Jennifer Lee Crosby Buono, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Dina C. Bissonnette, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., State New York University
University of New York, Binghamton Natascha Burgett, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Carra S. Bloyd, Single Subject Teaching California, Irvine
Emmanuelle C. Bogros, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Nicole M . Burnand, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., San Diego
University of California, Santa Cruz State University
LaChrista A. Borgers, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Melissa Michele Burns, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S.,
University of Puget Sound University of Southern Mississippi
Kathryn Borgstrom, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., University Celeste Bourne Butler, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Brigham
of California, Los Angeles Young University
Nancy Bowers, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Karen Morgan Butler, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Arizona
Languages, B A . , University of California, Berkeley State University
Elizabeth Braganza, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Michaela G. Caldwell, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Oregon
Maryland, College Park State University
Ann Marie Brandenberger, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Leslie Campbell, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
University of South Florida South Carolina Aiken
Marina Marie Bratcher, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Margaret Jean Campbell, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A.,
St. Mary's College California State University, Chico; M.S., Full Sail University
Jonathan Paul Brazzell, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University Mercedes Laporchia Campbell, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
of South Carolina Ashford University
Nina Christina R. Breton, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Ashley Brennand Campion, Single Subject Teaching, BFA,
Portland State University American Intercontinental University
Cherie Linette Bridgeforth, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Maisha Lynee Cannon, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Loyola
LeMoyne-Owen College; M.S., Capella University Marymount University
Andrea Brinkley, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Christian Capobianco, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University
Languages, B.A., Utah State University of Southern California
Frances T. Brisbane, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Biola Melody Cardenas, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Chapman
University University
Clifton B. Brison, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., San Jose State Jared D . Carlson, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
University Phoenix
Rosalynn Bristol, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Hunter Rebecca Joy Carpenter, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A.,
College Harvard University; M F A , University of Texas, Austin
Alvaro Brito, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Cynae Richette Carter, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Tuskegee
California, Irvine Institute
Julie Ann Brock, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Linfield Robin Elise Rosenthal Cartwright, Single Subject Teaching,
College B.A., M.S., Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania
Kate M . Brogdon, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Jennifer Joanna Castro, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University
California, Santa Barbara of California, Santa Barbara
Kristin Alysha Bromley, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Sean Michael Cawley, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University
University of California, Merced of Southern California
Stephanie Danielle Brontman, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Glenda Nancy Cea, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
University of Vermont California, San Diego
Daniel David Bruner, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Western Fred George Celio, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., San Jose State
Oregon University University
Terri Galles Bryan, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Christine Chai Tancredi, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Southern California; M.A., Ph.D., University of New Mexico San Francisco State University
Andrea Buchanan, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., North Park Jessica S. Chambers, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., City College
University of New York

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Brittany Peiting Chan, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Melissa Coan, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., State University
San Jose State University of New York at Buffalo
Melissa R. Chan, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Jeremiah A. Cobra, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
California, San Diego Languages, B.A., Howard University
Megan R. Chandler, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., University Jenna L. Coleman, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., University
of Tampa of Wisconsin, Madison
Gregory W . Chang, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , Johns Lindsey C. Coleman, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Coastal
Hopkins University Carolina University
Holly C. Chase, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Pavel E. Colon, Single Subject Teaching, B.Eng., Manhattan
Languages, B.A., San Diego State University College
Anddie Lou Chen, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Ryan G. Conley, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
California, Riverside California, Los Angeles
Chih-Yin Chen, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Christopher Lee Conlon, Single Subject Teaching, B.S.,
California, Irvine Ellis University
James Chien-Hong Chen, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Amanda M . Connelly, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S.,
University of California, Irvine University of Illinois - Chicago
Jian Chen, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Lauren Sidney Conrad, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A.,
B.M., San Francisco State University Arizona State University
Danielle Carmen Cherniss, Teaching English to Speakers of Francisco Anibal Contreras, Single Subject Teaching, B.S.,
Other Languages, B.A., San Diego State University University of California, Riverside
Anne Cheung, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Nina R. Contreras, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California
Languages, B.A., M.S., Cornell University State University, Long Beach
Kei D . Childress, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Ashford Michael Cooper, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Colorado School
University of Mines
Susan Cho, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Elizabeth Cord, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
California, Irvine California, Los Angeles
Jasmine Sookhyun Choi, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Jennifer Lynn Corn, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., California
California State University, Fullerton State University, Stanislaus
Jacob Cholak, Single Subject Teaching, BFA, Savannah College Lindsay Cornelius, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Southern
of Art and Design Methodist University, Ph.D., University of Washington
Jiwoon Kelly Chong, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University Lynn Yvette Corner, Single Subject Teaching, BBA, Western
of California, Irvine Michigan University
O k Kyung Choo, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Susana Corrales, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Languages, B.S., University of Arizona California, Berkeley
Celene Chou, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Melissa J. Corrigan, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., New College
B.A., University of California, San Diego of California
Rupali Choudhary, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of Nicholas K. Cox-Muranami, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
California, Riverside University of California, Santa Cruz
Po-How Chuang, Teaching English to Speakers of Other AnnahJ. Craig, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., California
Languages, B.S., Chinese Culture University, Taiwan State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Matthew Chung, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Shauna L. Craig, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California State
Languages, B.S., B.S., University of Phoenix University, Sacramento
May May Chung, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Sabrina Crame, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
California, Santa Cruz Oklahoma
Mina Yoome Chung, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Neil J. Criscuolo, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Florida
University of California, Santa Cruz Atlantic University
Austin M . Cinnamond, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Spencer Crossland, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Linfield
California State University, Dominguez Hills College
Margaret Lauren Cipolla, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Rigoberto Cruz, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Occidental
California State University, Fullerton College
Mary T. Clark, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Audria Culaciati, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California
Nevada, Las Vegas Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Monica Marie Claxton, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Amber B. Cunningham, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
University of California, Irvine Rice University

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Allison Curry Greene, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Jeana F. Diacono, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., San Diego
Southeastern University State University
Kelly J. Curtan, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Pacific Vicente Diaz, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California State
University University, Fullerton
Hannah Cynn, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Knox Richard P. Diefenbach, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , Catholic
College University of America
Christina M . D'Onofrio, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Josephine M . Dietrich, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
California State University, Hayward Languages, B.S., Liberty University
Aishia N. Daffin, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Talladega Lauren N . Dolezal, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
College California, Davis
Cherish Aureen Dahlberg, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.M., Michael Dominguez, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California
Chapman University State University, Bakersfield
Kathlyn L. Daley, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., New York Blake T. Dorfman, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
University Southern California
Matthew Stephen Dame, Teaching English to Speakers of Other James Clayton T. Doucet, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Acadia
Languages, B.A., Centenary College of Louisiana University, Canada
Yma Adeze Dandridge, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Rutgers - Kathleen Elizabeth Douglass, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Newark College of Arts and Sciences University of LaVerne
Totam Dao, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Chelsea L. Doyle, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Spelman
California, Berkeley College
Jonathan Davidson, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Indiana Joanna C. Drake, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., McGill
University University, Canada
Jaime L. Davis, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California State Thomas C. Dunham, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Atlantic
University, Northridge Union College
Kelly M . Davis, Single Subject Teaching, BFA, Wayne State Esther J. Dupree, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Brigham Young
University University
Minerva Lynn Aguilar De Leon, Multiple Subject Teaching, LaToya R. Edmonds, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A.,
B.S., University of Southern California Spelman College
Monica De Los Santos, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Taylor A. Edmonds, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Smith College Languages, B.A., Southeastern College at Wake Forest
Sarah Michelle De Sousa, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Kareem Edouard, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., DePaul
University of California, Santa Barbara University
Ayeshah S. Dean, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , Georgia State Andrew M . Edwards, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Ohio State
University University
Christina Deberry, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Clark Atlanta Brian K. Edwards, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California
University State University, Northridge
Stephen Anthony James DeCaro, Multiple Subject Teaching, Raymond Edwards, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A.,
B.A., University of North Carolina, Charlotte Morehouse College
Lorenza Delia Donna, Single Subject Teaching, Ph.D., Jasmine N . Eichelberger, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
University of Turin, Italy Emory University
Christie Rabina Demandante, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Kelsey C. Ekeberg, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Ohio State
University of California, Riverside University
Staci JaNae McClanahan Dent, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Denna Engel, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
Spelman College; M.A., Clark Atlanta University California, Santa Barbara
Christy Lynn Depasquale, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Whitney M . England, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Columbia
University of Phoenix College
Scott David DePutron, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Syracuse Courtney Eppleman, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
University Languages, B.A., Florida Gulf Coast University
Kelly Pamela De Torres, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Jenna M . Ervin, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Pacific Lutheran
Washington State University University
Thomas Alan Dewey, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., State Rafaela Espinoza, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
University of New York at Fredonia California, Santa Barbara
Melody B. Dexheimer, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., San Diego Jennifer Nicole Estell, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California
State University State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Stephanie Marie Evans, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Michelle Christine Furukawa, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Marymount Manhattan College University of Southern California
Charles A. Fagan, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Clemson Armondo Robert Galaviz, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
University Evergreen State College
Chieh-Li Fang, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Luis Alfredo Gallegos, Single Subject Teaching, B . A , California
Languages, B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign State University, Northridge
Emily Fang, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., California State Reyes I. Galran, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
University, Fullerton Languages, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Brigitte N. Fantham, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , California Tracy Gamache, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., M.A., California
State University, Monterey Bay State University, Fullerton
Adin Feaster, Single Subject Teaching, B.M., University of Allison Mae Gambol, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Hartford University of California, Merced
Anna Marie Felix, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., California Robert W . Gandapermana, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
State University, Chico University of California, Berkeley
Rogan Andrew Ferguson, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Deepa Dipeshkumar Gandhi, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Brigham Young University; M.Arch., Yale University University of California, Irvine
Jaime Guy Fernandez, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Angelica Garcia, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California State
Park University University, Los Angeles
Ruby May Fernandez, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Seattle Celia Salinas Garcia, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University
University of California, Berkeley
Tiffany Jill Fernandez, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University Hector Garcia, Jr., Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
of California, Berkeley California, Santa Cruz
Seth S. Fetters, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Veronica K. Garcia, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Colorado at Boulder New Mexico, Albuquerque
Paige Marie Figueroa, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Gladis Garcia-Diaz, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona of California, Riverside
Heather Finch, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of April Gardner, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California State
California, Los Angeles University, San Bernardino
Jonathan C. Fitch, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., American Megan K. Gardner, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
University, M B A , Vanderbilt University California, Irvine
Charles Taylor Fleming, Single Subject Teaching, B.M., Baylor Kathleen Ann Garner, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University
University of California, Los Angeles
Cielo Viridiana Flores, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Daniel R. Gastelum, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., State
Languages, B.A., Scripps College University of New York, Regents College
Michael W . Flowers, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Michigan Elliott Gavino, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., San Jose State
State University University
Mary S. Foderaro, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Olivet College Elizabeth Mae Gendron, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Jason Allen Foell, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Northern Arizona University
Northern Iowa Alexander Vincent Gentile, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Colette Anne Foreman, Single Subject Teaching, B.N., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Calgary, Canada; M B A , University of Toronto, Angela D . George, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Armstrong
Canada State College
Marsha Lynn Fountain, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Stillman Juliet Gerber-Voss, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Lynn
College University
Travis P. Fowler, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Boston Julie C. Gibson, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., California
University State University, Chico
Brigitte Theresa Franzka-Fritz, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Sherina C. Giler, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Cornell
Woodbury University University
Andrew S. Freeman, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Colorado Victoria Singh Gill, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
State University California, Berkeley
Leona Sarina French, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Jimmie L. Gilmore, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Ashford
Languages, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles University
Michelle J. Fujie, Single Subject Teaching, BBA, University of Gabriel Ardel Gladney, Single Subject Teaching, B A . ,
Hawaii at Hilo Kennesaw State University

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Barbara K. Gluvers, Single Subject Teaching, BSE, Calvin Adam P. Harrison, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
College; M.S., University of California, Davis Languages, B.A., Utah State University
Shira Goldman Goldstein, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Heidi R. Harrison, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Radford
Emerson College University
Tiffany Joy Golfo, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California Sheldon Flynn Hart, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
State Polytechnic University, Pomona North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Bryant Alan Gomer, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Peter Robert Hartnack, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
California, Santa Barbara University of Southern California
Noemi Gonzalez, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , University of Ryan Hartt, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Southern California New Haven
LaDonna Jeanine Gordon, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Janette L. Havens, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
Tuskegee University California, Berkeley
James Johnson Gov, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of Layla C. Hayes, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Washington
California, Los Angeles State University
Thomas J. Gray, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., New Mexico Leslie Karen Haynes, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
State University Languages, B.A., City University of New York, Hunter
Renate Gregorian, Single Subject Teaching, B.M., California College
State University, Northridge Maria Elena Hays, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., State
Rebecca Gresham, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , University University of New York, Potsdam
of California, Santa Cruz; M.A., Jewish Theological Rachael Renee-Rogers Hays, Single Subject Teaching, B A . ,
Seminary Western Washington University; B.A., Washington State
Gina Marie Griffiths, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University
Washington State University Noel B. Hazard, Multiple Subject Teaching, BBA, University of
Christopher Grindstaff, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Virginia Toledo
Commonwealth University Elizabeth Heckinger, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Ericka Grizzard, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Austin Peay Mills College
State University Amanda E. Heinisch, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., California
Amanda Y. Grummon, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
of California, Irvine Ann Herle, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., California State
Leah Gunderson, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Biola University, Sacramento
University Adriana Hernandez, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California
Courtney A. Gurash, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., San Jose State University, Long Beach
State University H e i d y M . Hernandez, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University
Amanda Lynn Guy, Single Subject Teaching of California, Los Angeles
Jacquelyn Y. Guzman, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Jamie L. Hernandez, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University
Languages, B.S., University of Arizona of Hawaii, Manoa
Kathryn Marie Hagan, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Albion Krystal Dianne Hernandez, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A.,
College California State University, Fullerton
Grace Minhae Han, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Maritza Cardenas Hernandez, Multiple Subject Teaching, B A . ,
California, Irvine Occidental College
Kyuhee C. Han, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Michael S. Herndon, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
California, Los Angeles Languages, B A . , Alderson-Broaddus College
Bailey Ann Hardman, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University Jesse A. Heydorff, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California
of Southern California State University, Long Beach
Anthony Clay Haro, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Biola Paul D . Hiebert, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Missouri State
University University, Springfield
Jodi Harrington, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., North Carolina Andrew Scott Hill, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , University of
State University Wisconsin, Madison
Corrie A. Harris, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Virginia David Wayne Hill, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University Commonwealth University
William James Harris, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Utah Valley Wendy J. Hill, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
University San Diego
Sandra R. Harris-Gompf, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Renicia C. Hillyer, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California
San Diego State University State University, Northridge

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Joseph E. Hines II, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Morehouse Alex Arnold Impola, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., College of
College St. Scholastica
Patricia Hines, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Johanna J. Iraheta, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California
Languages, B.A., University of North Carolina, State University, Northridge
Charlotte Donald Ray Ishler, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Judy H o , Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University of T h e Pennsylvania State University
California, San Diego Abram Ray Jackson, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
Anthony Wayne Hobert, Jr., Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California, Davis
Berea College Hannah Jacobsen, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Ithaca College
Michelle E. Hofmann-Amaya, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Matthew Jacobson, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., North
University of California, Santa Barbara Central College
Anna Hogan, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., B.A., University of Anita Nisha Jain, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
St. Thomas California, Riverside
Morgan Ashley Parker Hogarth, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Geethajayaraman, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Anna
University of California, Berkeley University, India; M S E E , Clemson University
Kenya Lashon Holmes, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Sarah E. Jeane, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., California State
Langston University University, Northridge
Daryl Richard Holmlund, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Janet Leannette Jefferson, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S.,
Calvin College University of Phoenix
Kathryn Ann West Horn, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Matthew Jellick, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
San Francisco State University Languages, B.S., Portland State University
Jeffrey A. Home, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Austin S.Jennings, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University
Utah of California, Berkeley
Sharlynda Denise Horton, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Antonia Jensen, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
East Carolina University Languages, BBA, National University
Courtney Michelle Howard, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Sophia Jeong, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
University of Southern California California, San Diego
Shawna Howe, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., B.A., Central Cynthia M . Jines, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., San Jose Bible
Washington University College
An Chen Hsieh, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Lauren W . Johns, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Troy State
Languages, B.A., California State University, Long Beach University
Daniel Garcia Hubbard III, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Andrea Joan Johnson, Multiple Subject Teaching, BFA,
University of Arizona Ohio University
Ariana R. Hubbard, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Crystal Johnson, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., California
California, Berkeley State University, Chico
Natalie Christine Hudson, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Derek Paul Johnson, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Chapman
College of Charleston University
Shirley L. Humphrey, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Karen L. Johnson, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Languages, B A . , Williams College Georgia
Jackson Hunt, Single Subject Teaching Kerryl V.Johnson, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Cornell
Kyle E. Hunt, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Drury University University
Donavion Taije Huskey, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Lisa Johnson, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California State
Harvey Mudd College University, Chico
Stephanie L. Hussey Pack, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , Paul Johnson, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Washington State
Washington State University University
Tonya Hylton, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Hampton Scott Louis Johnson, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California
University Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
AUysa Mee Ikeda, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Shakita N. Johnson, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Southern California Languages, B.A., University of Georgia
Anthony Kelly Ikehara, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Tae'Lor Renne'Jones Glasgow, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S.,
University of Washington Stephens College
Harukako Ikeura, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Boston Erin L. Jones, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Gonzaga
University University

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Kathy McDonald Jones, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Purdue Jennifer Ann Kraft, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Aurora
University - West Lafayette University
Lorelei Dranae Jones, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California Elizabeth Rebecca Kraus, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
State University, Dominguez Hills Duquesne University
Noel G. Jordan, Multiple Subject Teaching, B A . , Ashford Kate Lenore Blanchard Kriewald, Multiple Subject Teaching,
University B.A., Western Washington University
Carmynnajurado, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., California Song Cheng Kuong, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
State University, Northridge California, Berkeley
Adam John Kalma, Single Subject Teaching, BFA, Chapman Kathryn Mary Kurto, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Emerson
University College
Jessica Nicole Kasten, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , Hope Cari Allison Kuykendall, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
International University University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Michael Erez Kats, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Boston Nancy Kwiatkowski, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California
University State University, Hayward
Benjamin Kaupp, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Christine Kwon, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., California
California, Santa Cruz State University, Los Angeles
Geoffrey Kellogg, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Wake Forest Kimberly A. LaBaw, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Cornell
University College
Patricia M . Kennaugh, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University Chelsea Lacatena, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., State
of California, Santa Cruz University of New York at New Paltz
Ahmad Khanssari, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., San Jose State Nicole Marie Lafond, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University
University of San Diego
Evan M . Kim, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of RennyJ. Laitio, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
California, San Diego California, Irvine
Jung W o n Kim, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Stephanie S. Lam, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Languages, B.A., California State Polytechnic University, California, Riverside
Pomona Jessica Lang, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Brigham Young
Maximus T. Kim, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of University
California, Riverside; M F A , California Institute of the Arts Norman T . Lau, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , University of
Sheantez Marie Kimling, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California, Riverside
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor William Joseph Laurienti II, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Hillary Townsend King, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Mesa State College
University of St. Andrews, Scotland Betrice Levette Lavender, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S.,
Lindsay King, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., United States University of Phoenix
Air Force Academy Stephen C. Lawrence, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S.,
Tina Maria King, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California State The Pennsylvania State University
University, Northridge Ayn M . Learn, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California State
Emily R. Kirklin, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Polytechnic University, Pomona
Languages, B.A., Michigan Technological University Ana Cristina Lee Escudero, Single Subject Teaching, B.S.,
Kathryn Faye Kirkpatrick, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., La Sierra University
San Diego Christian College Claryce Seung-Jin Lee, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.M.,
Cameron Foster Klum, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University University of California, Los Angeles
of Hawaii, Manoa Esther Lee, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., California State
Aminah-Foluke Knight, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University, Fullerton
New York University Haewon Isabel Lee, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Hunter
Kathi Lauren Hanako Kobayashi, Multiple Subject Teaching, College
B A . , Siena College Jason Woohyon Lee, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University
Daniel Kodam, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of of California, Los Angeles
California, San Diego Jee Eun Lee, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
Larisa Kofman, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University California, Irvine
of Maryland, College Park; J.D., University of Maryland Richard D . Lee, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Santa Clara
Baltimore University
Jordan Kohagen, Single Subject Teaching, B.A./B.A., University Ruda Lee, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages,
of Washington B.A., George Mason University

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Seung Youn Lee, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Ellen Julie Luu, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
Languages, B.A., Chung-Ang University, Korea LaVerne
Yoo Min Lee, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Jonathan Ming Luyau, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University
Languages, B.A., University of California, San Diego of California, Santa Cruz
Sarah Elizabeth Leinen, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Courtney Paige Lynch, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A.,
University of California, Irvine University of Southern California
Erik Martin Leinonen, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Ferris Jenny Xiaotong Ma, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
State University California, San Diego
Channing Jaclyn Leitch, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Michelle C. Ma, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
Southern Methodist University California, Santa Cruz
Mary Jo Lemon, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., University of Ismael Magana, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
South Carolina California, Los Angeles
Justine N. LeStronge, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Lea M . Mahan, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Georgian Court
University of Hawaii, Manoa University
Brylan W . Leviston, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Morehouse Jonathan Ives Mahoney, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., George
College Washington University
Isaac Haynes Lewis, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Uma Irene Mainprize, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S.,
San Francisco State University California State University, Fullerton
Jaimie Li, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , Humboldt State Julisa Maldonado Vargas, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
University Languages, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Ji Hae Lim, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Jessica E. Manning, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles California, Los Angeles
Michelle Yi-Jou Lin, Single Subject Teaching, B.M., California Marc Elliot Manriquez, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
State University, Long Beach University of California, Los Angeles
Christina Lindemuth, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Lauren Rachel Marcus, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Languages, B.A., University of California, San Diego Mills College
Daniel J. Liss, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Greenville Shayna T. Markwongnark, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A.,
College Mount Saint Mary's College
Venessa Ann Locher, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University Riley Janee Marriage, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University
of Oregon of Nevada, Reno
Caitlin Bonnie Lochridge, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Catherine C. Martin, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Missouri
University of Southern California State University, Springfield
Yiling Loera, Multiple Subject Teaching, B A . , California State Coretta Nicole Martin, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Howard
University, Dominguez Hills University
Caroline Look, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Sarah K. Martin, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Boston
California, Irvine University
Alejandra Lopez, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., San Diego State Ricardo Martinez, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., San Francisco
University State University
Eppie R. Lopez, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Liane Martorano, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., New York
New Mexico, Albuquerque University
Yonnie Ann Louie, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Patrick Mattes, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Northeastern
California, Riverside Illinois University
Le'Marqunita Lowe, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Bowling Barbara Jean Mattson, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Evergreen
Green State University State College
Edward J. Lowthert, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., East Pearlie Leonoramae McCall, Single Subject Teaching, B.S.,
Carolina University Spelman College
Marcus Dean Luce, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Brittany Denise McClelland, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Washington University of California, Berkeley
Matthew A. Lundberg, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., CadyMillen McClurg, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Colorado
Duke University State University
Kelly Lyn Lundin, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Daniel Thomas McCluskey, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Languages, B.A., Loyola University of Maryland University of Vermont
Alexandra J. Luther, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., University Ryan Sean McCormack, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
of Phoenix University of San Diego

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Tracy L. McCoy, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Capella Tennille M . Miller, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California
University State University, Long Beach
Steven David McCreary, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Jonathan P. Mizrack, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., American
Suffolk University University
Caitlyn McDougall, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California Aurora Montalbano, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
State University Sonoma Universitatea Babes-Bolyai, Romania
Kellie Germany McElhaney, Teaching English to Speakers Christine Montera, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
of Other Languages, B.A., University of California, Santa Manhattanville College
Barbara; M A . , John F. Kennedy University Margaret K. Moore, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., BFA,
Robert J. McGee, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Rensselaer University of Iowa
Polytechnic Institute Justin Mora, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Diane KayMcGinnis, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Grand California, Santa Barbara
Canyon University Kristi N . Morale, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Dillard
Robert Carl McGovern, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University
The Pennsylvania State University Ana Maria Morales, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Woodbury
Katherine M . McKeiver, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University, M.S., University of LaVerne
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Renee A. Morehead, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Colorado
Mary Jacob McKinley, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Christian University
Birmingham-Southern College Amy Marie Moren, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., George
Virginia Clover-Bailey McMunn, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Washington University
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Edna A. Moreno, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California
Karmen McQuain, Teaching English to Speakers of Other State University, Northridge
Languages, B.A., California State University, Northridge Ebow Akwei Morgan, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Ewanya P. McZeal, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., National T h e Master's College
University Jenny Bridget Morgan, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Samantha Mccloud, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University Pepperdine University
of California, Los Angeles Tatiana Morosan, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Colorado
Molly Megerth, Teaching English to Speakers of Other College
Languages, B.S., University of Montana Kyle Matthew Morris, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University
Alfred Mendoza, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
California, San Diego Nicolette R. Morris, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., San Jose
Jacqueline Mendoza, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., State University
University of California, Berkeley Alan T. Morrison, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Michigan
Brent Meske, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Technological University
BFA, Eastern Michigan University Pamela Ann Moye, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Idaho State
April R. Meyers, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , University of University; M.A., San Francisco State University
Akron Elena A. Nagamatsu, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University
Roger J. Migdow, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of of Washington
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Kumiko J. Nagata, Single Subject Teaching
Julia Mijango, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Katie Lynn Nagle, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., B.A., Pacific
California, Santa Barbara Lutheran University
Angel Marie Miles, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Jaimi A. Nedziwe, Multiple Subject Teaching, BBA, Cleary
South Carolina University
Jason D . Milius, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., National Haleigh R. Neff, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Concordia
University University
April A. Miller, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Florida Atlantic Christopher G. Neighbor, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
University Carnegie Mellon University
Danielle K. Miller, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California Jacky Z. Nelson, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Florida
State University, Chico International University
Hayley B. Miller, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Jennifer E. Nelson, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Villanova
Arizona University
Joel Miller, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Portland State Laurie R. Nelson, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Concordia
University University

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Karli Michele Nevarez, Single Subject Teaching Patricia Pacot, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Jennifer Grace Newbold, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Languages, B.A., Florida Memorial University
San Francisco State University Ycxia Padron, Multiple Subject Teaching, B A . , University of
Aileen Nguyen, Teaching English to Speakers of Other California, Berkeley
Languages, B A . , University of California, Irvine April Pagan, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Dae H . Nguyen, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Southern California Gloria Ellen Page, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., California
Elizabeth Ann Huynh Nguyen, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., State University, Long Beach; M B A , Chapman University
San Diego State University Sandra Pak, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Judy Nguyen, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., California State California, Irvine
University, Northridge Terri Hope Palermo, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Myly Thi Nguyen, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Languages, B.A., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
California, Berkeley Eleni Marie Pantages, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , University
James Nicks, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, of Southern California
B.A., Stetson University Lucia Pape, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
Caroline Nierva, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., University of Southern California
South Carolina, Beaufort Mee Young Park, Multiple Subject Teaching, BBA, University
Travis Novack, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Thomas Edison of Alaska - Anchorage; M B A , University of Phoenix
State College Kay E. Parker, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , Chapman
Rohullah Nowaid, Teaching English to Speakers of Other University
Languages, BSC, University of Phoenix; M B A , Kensington Priscilla Monica Parra, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University
College of Texas, Dallas
Jill Nuha, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Pacific University Nika Parsa, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., California State
Meghan E. O'Connell, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University, Northridge
Case Western Reserve University Karla I. Pasos, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Kathryn Elizabeth O'Connor, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California, Los Angeles
Brown University Chirag H . Patel, Single Subject Teaching, BBA, Georgia State
Shannon Kathleen O'Connor, Teaching English to Speakers of University
Other Languages, B.A., University of Kansas Diana Michelle Patterson, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.M.,
Timothy O'Connor, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Chapman University
Central Florida Mark R. Pauly, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
Stephanie O'Daniel, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Howard California, Los Angeles
University Alexandra Nicole Paur, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S.,
Kyla Marie O'Hara, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., San Jose Chapman University
State University Alyce Marie Payne, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Grambling
Mary Margaret O'Leary, Teaching English to Speakers of Other State University
Languages, B.A., Providence College Jessica Peck, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Union College; J.D.,
Jennifer Ogawa, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., California Northeastern University
State University, Long Beach Valerie Penales, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California State
Shyday Chidinma Ohiagu, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University, Dominguez Hills
University of Texas, Austin Jeanna Perez, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Montclair State
Davida Joan Olson, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of University
Southern California Andrew M . Perkins, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Brigham
Gail Denise Olson, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Colorado Young University
State University Katherine E. Peters, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., California
Eddika Edule Organista, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Languages, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Stacia N. Petersen, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Bradley
Kurt W . Oster, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Rutgers - University
Camden College of Arts and Sciences; M S W , University of Stephanie J. Peterson, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Kennesaw
Pennsylvania State University
Stefanie Laura Oudiz, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University Lori Burgess Petroni, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University
of California, Los Angeles of Georgia
Peder D . Pace, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., St. John's Matthew Phelan, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
University California, Los Angeles

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Cynthia K Phelps, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Laura D . Ramirez, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
Nevada, Las Vegas California, Santa Barbara
Eric Phelps, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Albion College Elizabeth Ramos Torres, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Nancy Lynn Phillips, Teaching English to Speakers of Other University of Northern Colorado
Languages, B.A., California State University, Long Beach; Eileen Marie Rausch, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A.,
M.S., California State University, Fullerton Notre Dame of Maryland University
Angee Phraxayavong-Briones, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Wenceslao Rayo, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Fresno Pacific
California State University, Sacramento College
Daniel E. Pia, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Utah Valley Laura S. Reardon, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Harvard -
University Radcliffe College
Tyler Dren Piper, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., California Harlan Antione Redmond, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Azusa
Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Pacific University
Gina Kristeen Pisano, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , California Trevor Rees, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
State University, Los Angeles California, San Diego
Victoria Ashley Pittson, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Heather Reichmuth, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
University of San Diego Languages, B.A., State University of New York, Purchase
Maria Pizzuro, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Fordham College
University Joanna Marie H . Reyes, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Rutgers
Jordan Pollard, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California State University, New Brunswick
University, Chico Jodi Lynn Reynosa, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Brigham
Lisa Pollard, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., California State Young University
Polytechnic University, Pomona Kevin R. Rhedin, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Mindy Sue Pomper Johnson, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Southern California
Queens College Christen E. Richards, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Akilah C. Ponds, Multiple Subject Teaching, B A . , University of Languages, B.A., Ohio State University
North Texas Tiffany Joy Richards, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Emory
Jacqueline Powers, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of University
California, Los Angeles Julie Lynn Richardson, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Timothy J. Prangley, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University Washington State University
of Southern California Cassandra Jean Ridenour, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Kari M . Preston, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., James Madison Concordia University, M.A., Pacific Lutheran Theological
University Seminary
Juanita M . Price, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Shannon Riley, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
California, Riverside Languages, B.A., St. Edward's University
Cristina Irene Priddy, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Estela V. Rios, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., B.A., California
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida State University, Los Angeles
Tara Elizabeth Prieto, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University Philip J. Riveley, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Kean College
of Southern California Jessica N . Roark, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Kyle Leon Prince, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Keuka College Languages, B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Stephen James Purtill, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California Kevin Matthew Robert, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
State University, Sonoma University of California, Riverside
Casey L. Quigley, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of Linda M . Rodrigo, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University
Colorado, Colorado Springs of California, Los Angeles
Richie Y. Quinteros, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California Dario Rodriguez, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
State University, Northridge California, Santa Barbara
Antonio Fernando Raddi, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Desearee M . Rodriguez, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Pepperdine University California State University, Northridge
KimbaJ. Rael, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Adams State Jennifer Ann Rodriguez, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S.,
College of Colorado University of Phoenix
Trisha Ramfar, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., University of Kareli Rodriguez, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., California
Washington State University, Dominguez Hills
Christian P. Ramirez, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Mederic Rodriguez, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Kennesaw
California State University, Sacramento State University

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Terri Lee Rodriguez, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of Robert Sauceda, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California State
California, Irvine University, Los Angeles
Anthoney Roe, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Amanda L. Schaft, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Michigan
California, San Diego Technological University
Sherita Rogers, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., B.A., Johnson C. Whitney Paria Lund Schiller, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Smith University University of California, Berkeley
Jennifer Roks, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., United States Aaron Thomas Schilling, Single Subject Teaching, B.A./B.S.,
Air Force Academy University of Washington
Cynthia Yanina Romero, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Laura Betsabe Schlottman, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
University of California, Riverside University of California, Los Angeles
Natalie A. Roos, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.M., Weber State Katherine Schneider, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
University Languages, B.A., Fairfield University
Roxann Nadean Roque, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Lauren Schneider, Multiple Subject Teaching, B A . , University
Xavier University of Washington
Tomas P. Rosa, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Southern Oregon Sheila L. Schneider, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
University Maryland, University College Oversees
Saundra A. Rose, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Cory Jo Schultz, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
Languages, B.A., University of California, Irvine Nevada, Las Vegas
Stephen Michael Kelly Ross, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Silvia M . Schultz, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
University of Puget Sound Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ashley Rubay, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , Humboldt State Joelle Schwartz, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , Azusa Pacific
University University
Allison R. Rueckl, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Tracy A. Scott, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Stetson University
Southern California Roy A. Scruggs, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Hunter College;
Alva Ruiz, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Park University M B A , University of Southern California
Ralph J. Russell, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Wabash College Antoinette Marie Scully, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Stetson
Matthew D . Rutledge, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California University
State University, Humboldt Nancy Se, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
Ronaele Lynne Ruvalcaba, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., California, Los Angeles
California State University, Sacramento John-Michael S. Serrano, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Eugenia Rochelle Saintvilnoel, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Northeastern Illinois University
California State University, Dominguez Hills Rashi Seth, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Jacquelyn Hasler Salas, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., M . D . , Southern California
University of Southern California Jackson J. Sevieux, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., California
Cecilia Crystal Sanchez, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., State Polytechnic University, Pomona
University of California, Riverside Emily Elizabeth Shanks, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Alivianajoy Sanders, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Languages, BSE, Drake University
University of Southern California Irvin Shannon, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Howard
Jackie Henderson Sanders, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University
University of Utah Stephanie A. Shapiro, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Johnson 8c
Lindsay Erin Sandine, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Cleveland Wales University, Charlotte
State University Jordan J. Shirk, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Erica M . Sansing, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Hawaii, Manoa
Maryland, College Park Jennifer Kaye Shultz, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Marilynn Eugenia Saoifanua, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Mount Saint Mary's College
Winston-Salem State University Julie M . Shute, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Arusyak Sargsyan, Teaching English to Speakers of Other California, Los Angeles
Languages, B.A., Yerevan State Pedagogical Institute, Bradley D . Sigler, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Brigham
Armenia Young University
Ethelyn Sato, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Christine Sihn, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Arkansas at Fayetteville Southern California
Naomi Sato, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Jacqueline Ramos Silva, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University
B.S., Bloomberg University of Pennsylvania of California, Davis

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Krista D . Silva, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Lauren A. Stapleton, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University
California, Irvine of North Carolina, Wilmington
Christopher Sima, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Alexandra Marie Stavropoulos, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Oregon University of California, Irvine
Kathleen Renee Siminski, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Indiana Briana C. Stein, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , University of
University, Bloomington Portland
Jessica Lynnette Simpson, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Auburn Joy F. Stephens, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., State University
University of New York, Regents College
Donna Elise Sinclair, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California Kathryn L. Stephens, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California
State University, Northridge Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Kiley McKenzie Sjogren, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Jeffrey R. Stevens, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
Bethel College Phoenix
Jason J. Skrzat, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., California State Sonya Teresa Stevens, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., San Jose
University, Channel Islands State University
Alma Smith, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Brigham Young Jonathan Wesley Stewart, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
University University of Arizona
Demetrius Jerome Smith, Single Subject Teaching, BFA, Emily Joy Stickley, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Warner
Sam Houston State University Pacific College
Karl Smith, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Aubrey Stills, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
B.A., University of California, Berkeley California, Irvine
Raquel Georganne Smith, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Michelle Stinson, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., San Diego
Howard University State University
Tiffany Smith, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California State Monique Stone, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
University, Bakersfield Languages, B.A., New Mexico State University
Nicole Smith-Franklin, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Illinois Michelle Nicole Stowers, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
State University Amherst College
Catherine Elizabeth Snuggs, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Rosie M . Strachan, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California
California State University, Long Beach State University, Fullerton
Phillip Steven Solis, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., B.A., Stacie Lynn Strader, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Indiana
University of Southern California University - Bloomington
Daniel Song, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Laura Swilley, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Washington Languages, B.A., University of South Mississippi
Ellis J. Song, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., San Francisco State Jeremy Syrop, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Eugene Lang
University College The New School for Liberal Arts
Giselle Springer-Douglas, Teaching English to Speakers of Erick Scot Taggart, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Other Languages, B.S., DeVry University California, Berkeley
Jeffrey Srack, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California State Rebecca H . Takeuchi, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
University, Fullerton Languages, B.A., Syracuse University
Toby R. St. Cyr, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Franklin J. Tallman, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Eastern
The Pennsylvania State University, B.S., State University of Oregon University
New York, Regents College Chelsea A. Taua, Single Subject Teaching, B.A./B.S., Evergreen
Paige M . Stafford, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of State College
Central Florida Loriann Alina Taylor, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., William
Jennifer A. Stakes, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California Paterson University
State University, Sonoma Melissa W . Taylor, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University
Courtney L. Staley, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Florida of Southern California
State University Jamie L. Teteak, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Washington
Arthur Lee Stanley, Single Subject Teaching, BBA, University of State University
Texas, Austin James Roland Thomas, Jr., Single Subject Teaching, BFA,
Paul Robert Stannard, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University Western Carolina University
of Southern California Laterrika Artrice Thompkins, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S.,
Kaitlin Staples, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., United States University of Southern Mississippi
Air Force Academy Asia L. Thompson, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Clark
Atlanta University

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Ayanna L. Thompson, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Clark Erryn A. Walker, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Atlanta University Tennessee, Chattanooga
Patrick Jewell Thrasher, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Michael Wall, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Santa Clara
University of California, Berkeley University
John Todd, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , Louisiana State Hailey Crawford Wallace, Multiple Subject Teaching
University Rhys M . Walters, Single Subject Teaching, B A . , Western
Marisol Torres, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Washington University
California, Los Angeles Allen Wei-Sul Wang, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University
Lindsey Faye Townsend, Multiple Subject Teaching, B A . , of California, Riverside
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Ching-Hui Wang, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Kamolkris Trakulchang, Teaching English to Speakers of Languages, BBA, Tunghai University, Taiwan
Other Languages, BBA, Thammasat University, Iris Wang, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Thailand California, Irvine
Jennifer McNeely Travasos, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Jiawen Wang, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Cornerstone University Languages, B.A., Tianjin Normal University, China
Erin J. Treadway, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Washington Kevin Y. Wang, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
State University California, Irvine
Alison J. Tully, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Antioch Halle Elizabeth Warmbier, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
University Concordia University
Melissa M . Turriaga, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California Brent G. Warner, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
State University, Long Beach Languages, B.A., San Diego State University
David R. Vale, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Bradley Chanise Warren, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
University Southern Mississippi
Chad A. Valencia, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of Jessica R. Warren, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Brigham
California, Los Angeles Young University
David Mario Vasquez, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Chapman Jared Washington, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., San Jose
University State University
ReGina Lynn Vasquez, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Saletha Washington, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University
California State University, Fresno of California, Los Angeles
Leticia M . Velasquez, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Arizona Amber L. Waterford, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Loyola
State University Marymount University
Theresa E. Villa, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Kathleen Watford, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., M.A.,
Languages, B.M., California State University, Northridge Howard University
Catherine Vimuttinan, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Scott Michael Watkins, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Allegheny
Languages, B.A., University of Southern California College
Paula Marie Vinales, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of Brittany N . Watson, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor Colorado, Denver
Milica Vincent, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Troynelius Demarion Waymon, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Michigan, Dearborn Clayton State University
Diana Michelle Vogler, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Azusa Jennifer Webb, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California State
Pacific University University, Bakersfield
Apple C. Vollmers, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of Marianne Webb, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
California, San Diego Utah
Lindsey M . Vomdran, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University Brinan Daniel Weeks, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Siena
of Southern California College
Daniel James Vucurevich, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Geoffrey L. Weeks, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
San Francisco State University California, Davis
William Wade, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Eric A. Weinstein, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., New York
Languages, B.S., Kaplan University University
Leigh Elizabeth Wagner, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Heidi J. Wensink, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Gustavus
Western State College of Colorado Adolphus College
Alea Shijanelle Walker, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Dana Suzanne Whaley, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
California State University, Northridge San Francisco State University

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Sarah Megan White, Single Subject Teaching, B.M., Courtney Camille Yamamoto, Single Subject Teaching
Baldwin-Wallace College Jennifer Yang, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Lauren Michelle Whitfield, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., California, Irvine
University of San Francisco Jessica Yant, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages,
Cherie Linette Wilbum-Bridgeforth, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Occidental College
B.A., Lemoyne-Owen College Brooke A. Yarbrough, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Northern
Laura Wilkerson, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Arizona University
Kansas Christopher Raymond Yard, Multiple Subject Teaching
Karola Wilkins, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Tsilalot Yigebru, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of the
Languages, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Cumberlands
Sara E. Wilkins, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Valerie Yasuko Yokogawa, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
North Carolina, Chapel Hill California State University, Los Angeles
Anna Elise Williams, Single Subject, B.A., Texas A8cM Elaine J. Yoo, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., University of
University California, Los Angeles; M.E., University of Southern
Kristen C. Williams, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Liberty California
University Augustine Yoon, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Kristina A. Williams, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., Arizona California, Riverside
State University Connie Yoon, Multiple Subject Teaching, B A . , California State
Lauren Elaine Williams, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University, Los Angeles
University of Southern California Amanda E. Yoshida, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., California
Sarahelizabeth R. Williams, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., State University, Long Beach
University of Hawaii, Manoa Natasha Youkhana, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Melinda B. Williamson, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Languages, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Southern Oregon University Lecia M . Young, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Walid A. Windley, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., College of Languages, B.A., University of Maryland, College Park
New Rochelle Teresa Renee Younger, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University
Assatu Wisseh, Single Subject Teaching, BBA, University of of Virginia
Georgia Shadi Zafarpour, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Kahlin Wolf, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., San Francisco State California, Berkeley
University Christopher Charles Zamor, Single Subject Teaching, B.A.,
Hayley L. Wolford, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.S., Villanova University of California, Los Angeles
University Itayetzilt Zaragoza, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Latara Worthy, Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Bethune- Languages, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Cookman College Ezequiel Zarate, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of the
Erica Wriggins, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., Ashford Pacific
University Amina I. Zeghar, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of
Christine Lynn Wright, Multiple Subject Teaching, B.A., San Diego; M P P , Pepperdine University
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Weiwei Zhang, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Melissa Sue Wylen, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., University of Languages, B.A., Central University for Nationalities, China
South Carolina Solmaz Ziad, Single Subject Teaching, B.A., California State
William Yadron, Jr., Single Subject Teaching, B.S., Southern University, Long Beach
Illinois University - Carbondale

Master of Education
Vanessa Almanza, Educational Counseling, B.A., University of Steven Joseph Antonie, Postsecondary Administration and
California, Irvine Student Affairs, B.A., San Diego State University
Carlos Altamirano, Educational Counseling, B A . , University of Jennifer Lynn Barczykowski, Postsecondary Administration and
Southern California Student Affairs, B.A., University of Southern California
An An, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs, B.A., Ursula Rosita Barlow, Educational Counseling, B.A., University
Beijing Foreign Studies University, China of Southern California
Marcus Kohl Anderson, Postsecondary Administration and Chelsea Nicole Block, School Counseling, B.A., University of
Student Affairs, B.A., University of Southern California Michigan, Ann Arbor

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Kathryn Emma Bonilla, School Counseling, B.A., California Nare Garibyan, Postsecondary Administration and Student
State University, Long Beach Affairs, B A . , University of California, Los Angeles
Kathryn Anne Brecht, Postsecondary Administration and Julianna Jean Marie Gomez, Educational Counseling, B.A.,
Student Affairs, B.S., University of California, San Diego University of Southern California
Pierre Brenton Campbell, Postsecondary Administration Lisa Marie Gonzales, Educational Counseling, B.A., University
and Student Affairs, B.A., University of California, Riverside of California, Santa Cruz
Wendy Marie Chapman, Educational Psychology and Instructional Candice Bailey Graven, School Counseling, B.A., California
Technology, B.A., University of Southern California State University, Long Beach
Veridiana Chavarin, Educational Counseling, B.A., University of Kristen Lee Hayter, School Counseling, B.A., University of
California, Los Angeles California, Santa Barbara
Bonnie Hyunah Choi, School Counseling, B.A., University of Jose Luis Hernandez, Postsecondary Administration and Student
California, Los Angeles Affairs, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Brittany Lynn-Fong Chu, Postsecondary Administration and Christine Vinh H o , Postsecondary Administration and Student
Student Affairs, B.A., University of California, San Diego Affairs, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Jennifer Jiyeon Chung, School Counseling, B.A., University of Jessika Lynn Hulewsky, Postsecondary Administration and
California, Irvine Student Affairs, B.S., University of Southern California
Elliott Roshard Coney, Postsecondary Administration and Kimberly Anne Jimenez, School Counseling, B.A., University of
Student Affairs, B.S., Hampton University California, Irvine
Alexandra Nicole Corvin, School Counseling, B.A., University of Stuart Shigeo Jones, School Counseling, B.A., California State
California, Los Angeles University, Long Beach
Jennifer Lynn Craig, Postsecondary Administration and Student Alicia Lyn Kaptein, Postsecondary Administration and Student
Affairs, B.A., University of California, Irvine Affairs, B.A., University of Connecticut, Storrs
Lee Margaret Desser, Postsecondary Administration and Student Shakya Rumeshi Kapurubandara, School Counseling, B.A.,
Affairs, B.A., College of William and Mary California State University, Fullerton
Leonel Alberto Diaz, Jr., Postsecondary Administration and Angelica Yanna Keam, Postsecondary Administration and
Student Affairs, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz Student Affairs, B A . , California State University, Fullerton
Yvette Johanna Diaz, School Counseling, B.A., University of Jane Na-Jin Kim, School Counseling, B.A., University of
California, Riverside California, San Diego
Michael William Earnhart, Postsecondary Administration and Sabrina Leimomi Labor, Postsecondary Administration and
Student Affairs, B.M., Berklee College of Music Student Affairs, B.A., California State University,
Wasana Ekanayake, School Counseling, B.A., University of Los Angeles
California, Santa Barbara Annie Lam, Educational Counseling, B.A., University of
Andrea Michelle Elzy, Postsecondary Administration and California, Riverside
Student Affairs, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz Margarita Landeros, School Counseling, B.A., University of
Elizabeth Christine Emerald, Postsecondary Administration and California, Berkeley
Student Affairs, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Janet Phuong Le, School Counseling, B.A., University of
Megan Enciso, Postsecondary Administration and Student California, San Diego
Affairs, B.A., University of Southern California Jessica Beth Levine, Postsecondary Administration and Student
Lilia Christina Espinoza, Educational Counseling, B.A., Affairs, B.S., Duke University
University of Southern California Yan Ting Li, School Counseling, B.A., DePauw University
Michelina Marie Estuesta, Postsecondary Administration and Benjamin John Logan, Postsecondary Administration and
Student Affairs, B.A., University of Oregon Student Affairs, B.A., Biola University
Judy H . Fillarca, Educational Counseling, B.S., California State Yovani Lopez, Postsecondary Administration and Student
University, Los Angeles Affairs, B.A., California State University, Channel Islands
Lindsey Sonner Fogleman, Postsecondary Administration and Capitola Anne Marshall, School Counseling, B.A., Loyola
Student Affairs, B.A., University of California, San Diego Marymount University
Lauren Noelle Ford, Postsecondary Administration and Student Victor Gomez Martinez, School Counseling, B.A., University of
Affairs, B.S., Xavier University California, Davis
Michael Cooper Fox, Postsecondary Administration and Student Kari Nicole Mills, School Counseling, B.A./B.A., University of
Affairs, B.S., Johnson 8c Wales University California, Santa Barbara
Brenda Anahy Galvez, Educational Counseling, B.A., University Diana Ruiz Moreno, Educational Counseling, B.A., University
of California, Los Angeles of California, San Diego
Rick Charles Garcia, Postsecondary Administration and Student Sarah Celine Nahigian, School Counseling, B.A., University of
Affairs, B.A., University of LaVerne California, Berkeley

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Mary Hue Nguyen, Postsecondary Administration and Student Aaron Wayne Smith, School Counseling, B A . , University of
Affairs, B.A., University of California, Irvine California, Berkeley; M.A., University of Phoenix
Mimi Nguyen, Educational Counseling, B.A., University of Elise Meika Smith, Postsecondary Administration and Student
California, Davis Affairs, B.S., Texas Christian University
Brianna Jessica Nix, School Counseling, B.A., University of Ji-Yeon Song, School Counseling, B.A., Anyang University,
California, Los Angeles Korea; B.A., Indiana University, Bloomington
Robert James Nolte, Postsecondary Administration and Student Ingrid Yanneth Sotelo, Educational Counseling, B.A., University
Affairs, B.A., State University of New York, Binghamton of California, Santa Barbara
Kyra Zola Norsigian, School Counseling, B.A., Mount Holyoke Carmen Soto, Educational Counseling, B.A., Loyola Marymount
College University
Russell William O'Connell, Postsecondary Administration and Laurel Monteigne Staats, Postsecondary Administration and
Student Affairs, B.A., Carleton College Student Affairs, BBA, Texas A8cM University
Danika Leigh O'Neill, Postsecondary Administration and Allison Fumie Taka, Educational Counseling, B.A., University of
Student Affairs, B.A., University of Southern California California, Los Angeles
Joanne Marie Paulo, Postsecondary Administration and Student Jennifer Tran, School Counseling, B.A., University of California,
Affairs, B.A., University of California, Irvine Riverside
Angela Patricia Plummer-Christopher, School Counseling, B.S., Laura Christina Trax, Educational Counseling, B.A., University
California State University, Los Angeles of California, Berkeley
Lauren Hohman Popkowski, Postsecondary Administration and Alina Rebecca Varona, Postsecondary Administration and
Student Affairs, B.A., University of Southern California Student Affairs, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Alexandra Rose Price, Postsecondary Administration and Tammie Nicole Velasquez, Postsecondary Administration and
Student Affairs, B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo Student Affairs, B.A., California State Polytechnic University,
Juan Carlos Ramon, School Counseling, B.A., Pomona College Pomona
Ashley Taylor Redix, School Counseling, B.A., University of Diana Villa, School Counseling, B.A., California State
California, Berkeley University, Long Beach
Lidia Angelica Rivera, Postsecondary Administration and Jonathan Wang, Postsecondary Administration and Student
Student Affairs, B.A., California Lutheran University Affairs, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Michael Dean Herrera Rodriguez, Postsecondary Administration Garth Navoni Wara, Postsecondary Administration and Student
and Student Affairs, B.A., Arizona State University Affairs, B.S., California State University, Bakersfield
Geminelle Nicolette Dominique Rollins, Postsecondary Lonneshia Joycelyn Webb, School Counseling, B.A., University
Administration and Student Affairs, B.A., University of of California, Irvine
California, Riverside Briana Michelle Weiland, Postsecondary Administration and
Erica Rebeca Ruiz, Educational Counseling, B.A., University of Student Affairs, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
California, Santa Cruz Adrianna Charbonnette Williams, Educational Counseling,
Mario Sebastian Salceda, School Counseling, B.S., California B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills
State University, Long Beach Lena Michaelle Wilson, Postsecondary Administration and
Flor Alejandra Sandoval, Educational Counseling, B.A., Student Affairs, B.A., California State Polytechnic University,
San Diego State University Pomona
Frankie Sandoval, Jr., Postsecondary Administration and Student Rowie Alexandra Wolfe, Educational Counseling, B.A.,
Affairs, B.A., Loyola Marymount University Occidental College
Shana Leigh Paris Schwartz, Postsecondary Administration and Necole Naanouh Yaacoub, Postsecondary Administration and
Student Affairs, B.A., University of Southern California Student Affairs, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Gregory Alan Share, Postsecondary Administration and Student Jezelle Younan, School Counseling, B.A., University of
Affairs, B.S., University of Texas, Austin California, Los Angeles
Ja'Nelle Simpson, Postsecondary Administration and Student Joshua Allen Young, Postsecondary Administration and Student
Affairs, B.S., University of Florida Affairs, B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
James Nicholas Slagle, Postsecondary Administration and Claire Zee, School Counseling, B.A., University of California,
Student Affairs, B.A., St. John's University, Minnesota Irvine

Master of Marriage and Family Therapy


Stephanie Baek, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Jennifer Irene Beckwith, B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Raven Nichole Barrow, B.A., University of Southern California Kimberly Mary Brochard, B.A., University of Massachusetts,
Sarah Marie Bautista, B.A., University of Southern California Amherst

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Jannee Candelaria Campero, B.A./B.S., Santa Clara University Jennifer Jasin Mitnick, BBA, University of San Diego
Lesley Ann Cherry, B.A., California State Polytechnic Denielle Louise Mucciacito, B.S., University of Southern
University, Pomona California
Monica Chui, B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Ashley Leila Nahai, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Pomona Tatevik Natanyan, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Lauren Elizabeth Consul, B.A., University of California, Irvine Keisha Elyse Okamoto, B.S., California State University,
Janelle Nicole Dixon, B.A., T h e George Washington University Fullerton
Monique Taveta Faulk, B.A., University of San Francisco; M.S., Julio Cesar Ortiz, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Ph.D., T h e Pennsylvania State University Shannon Nicole Pflaumer, B.A., University of California,
Julia Mia Fitton, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Los Angeles
Heather Nicole Fotion, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Sarah Frances Prade, B.A., California State University,
Maria Luisa Garcia, B.A., Wellesley College Channel Islands
Angela Kim Garland, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Silvia Andrea Salay, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Christine Sylvie Garrison, B.A., University of California, Irvine Brittany Jane Stamper, B.S., San Diego State University
Christopher M . Hines, B.A., University of Southern California Lori Kikumi Sugawara, B A . , University of California, Davis
Jonna Michelle Howard, B.A., University of Southern California Christine Tcharkhoutian, B.A., University of Southern California
Tisa Uilani Hugues, B.A., University of California, Irvine April Tith, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Eliza Cochran Hynes, B.A., Boston College Stella Tsang Li, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Angela Alice Izmirian, B.A., University of California, Sara Marie Vicendese, B.A., New York University
Los Angeles Vanessa Cherise Volpicelli, B.A., University of California,
Deborah James, B.A., M.Ed., University of Georgia Santa Barbara
Yolanda M . Jauregui, B.A., M.S., National University Jacob Voogd, B.S., Saint Mary's College of California
Brittany Ann Johnson, B.A., San Diego State University Michelle Weill, B.S., University of Maryland, College Park
Andrea Mai Lee, B.S., California Polytechnic State University, Terry Hunter Wells, B.A., San Diego State University
San Luis Obispo Pauline Yeghnazar, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles;
Ashlei Marie Lien, B A . , San Diego State University M.A., New York University

Master of Science
Courtney Keriann Boone, Teaching English to Speakers of Christopher David Van Booven, Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages, B.A., Pepperdine University Other Languages, B.A., University of Southern California
Dorothy V. Scott, Education, B.B., National University

Doctor of Education
Myhraliza Guerra Aala, B A . , M.A., San Diego State University Hannah Sun Young Afford, B.A., Pepperdine University, M.A.,
Dissertation: Effective Professional Development Strategies California State University, Long Beach
to Support the Advancement of Women Into Senior Student Dissertation: The Moderating Effects of Racial Identity and
Affairs Officer Positions Cultural Mistrust on the Relationship Between Student-
Faculty Interaction and Persistence for Black Community
Kenneth Peter Agcaoili, B.A., M.Ed., University of San Diego College Students
Dissertation: Google Apps: An Opportunity to Collaborate
Joaquin Osiel Alvarado, B.A., University of California,
Andrea Marie Aguilar-Nuno, B.A., California State University, Santa Cruz; M.S., University of Southern California
Long Beach; M.S., Pepperdine University Dissertation: The Plyler Generation of Latino Students and
Dissertation: Utilized Strategies by Urban Superintendents to Access to Higher Education
Raise Student Achievement
Sonia Amaral, B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.Ed.,
Thomas Anthony Aguirre, M.S., University of Southern Stanford
California; B.A., University of Texas, Austin Dissertation: Las Comadres: Latina Superintendents and Their
Dissertation: Evaluating the Impact of CUE's Equity Use of Networks and Mentoring
Scorecard Tools on Practitioner Beliefs and Practices

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Valerie Lynn Anderson, B.S., M.S., M.S.Ed., University of Rebekah Leigh Blonshine, B.A., M S W , University of Michican,
Southern California Ann Arbor
Dissertation: A Study of the Pedagogical Strategies Used in Dissertation: Impact of Mentoring on Former Pre-College
Support of Students with Learning Disabilities and Attitudes Program Participants: Gaining While Giving Back
Held by Engineering Faculty
Edd Clayton Bond, B.S., California State University, Long Beach;
Ka W a Ao, B.S., M P H , University of Southern California M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills
Dissertation: The Role of International Research Collaboration Dissertation: Program Elements for Special Needs Students in
in Enhancing Global Presence of an Institution a Hybrid School Setting

Sona Arakelyan, B.A., University of Southern California; M.Ed., Melanie L. Brady, B.A., California State University, Long Beach;
National University M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills
Dissertation: Superintendents Increase Student Achievement Dissertation: Clickers and Metacognition: H o w D o
by Selecting Effective Principals Electronic Response Devices ("Clickers") Influence Student
Metacognition
Susan Elizabeth Ashe, B.A., Rhodes College; M.S., Indiana
University, Bloomington Rashitta Z. Brown, B.A., M.A., California State University,
Dissertation: Whiteness: A Narrative Analysis on Student Northridge
Affairs Professionals, Race, Identity, and Multicultural Dissertation: Increasing Equity for Underrepresented Students
Competency Through Practitioner Accountability: A Developmental
Evaluation
Hasmig Baran, B.S., American University in Beirut, Lebanon;
M.A., California State University, Northridge Tonatzin Elisa Brown, B.A., M A . , Loyola Marymount
Dissertation: T h e Role of Ethnic Culture in Work-Family University
Balance Among Armenian Women in Leadership Positions in Dissertation: School Connectedness: A Comparison of
Higher Education Students'and Staff School Connectedness Perceptions

Eric Matthew Barba, B A . , Carleton College; M.A., M A . , Brandon Keoni Bunag, B A . , M.A., University of Hawaii,
Azusa Pacific University Manoa
Dissertation: T h e Impact of the Norton High School Early Dissertation: A Closer Examination of Resource Allocations
College Program on the Academic Performance of Students at Using Research-Based Best Practices to Promote Student
Norton High School Learning: Case Studies of Hawaiian-Focused Charter Schools
in Hawaii
Shelly Hannah Baseri, B.A., M.S., University of Southern
California Laure Sue Burke, B.A., M A . , University of Hawaii, Manoa
Dissertation: The Transfer of Online Pedagogy to Teacher Dissertation: Online Professional Development: Using Data to
Candidates' Self-Efficacy of Teaching English Language Evaluate Program Effectiveness in Preparing Faculty to Teach
Learners Online

Carla Jo Beam, B A . , University of California, Los Angeles; Maurice Burman, B.A., University of Southern California; M.A.,
M.A., Mills College California State University, Dominguez Hills
Dissertation: Leadership Traits and Practices Supporting Dissertation: Social Capital for Immigrant Students with
Position Longevity for Urban School Superintendents: Aspirations of Pursuing Postsecondary Studies
A Case Study
Larry D . Burnett, B.S., Weber State University; M.S.,
Aime Trang Black, B.A., University of the Pacific; M.Ed., National-Louis University
National University Dissertation: A Six-Year Data Evaluation of H I D T A Law
Dissertation: A Comparison of Value-Added, Ordinary Least Enforcement Task Force Training Programs
Square Regression, and the California STAR Accountability
Indicators Miemie W i n n Byrd, B.A., Claremont McKenna College; MBA,
University of Hawaii, Manoa
Dissertation: The Anatomy of the Innovative Organization:
A Case Study of Organizational Innovation Within a Military
Structure

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Chiae Jessie Byun-Kitayama, B.A., University of Southern Paulina Cho, B.A., California State University, Northridge;
California; M.S., Mount St. Mary's College M.A., California State University, Los Angeles; M.A.,
Dissertation: Use of Accountability Indicators to Evaluate California State University, Pomona
Elementary Principals Dissertation: The Key Essentials for Learning in the 21st
Century: Programs and Practices
Felicito Irabagon Cajayon, B.S., California State University,
Long Beach; M P A , California State University, Han Nee Chong, B.A., University of Hertfordshire, England;
Dominguez Hills M.A., Hawaii Pacific University
Dissertation: The Impacts of the W I A One-Stop Center Dissertation: Perception and Use of Instructional Technology:
Model on Local Training Services Teacher Candidates as Adopters of Innovation

Letitia ReNae Calloway, B.S., University of Florida; M.S., Texas Sabrina H . Chong, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz;
Wesleyan University M.A., University of Massachusetts
Dissertation: Factors that Influence the Identification of Dissertation: Restructuring H o n g Kong Higher Education:
Elementary African American Students as Potentially Gifted A Case Study of Lingnan University and Its Preparation for
Learners the New Four-Year Track in 2012

Aba Delynda Cassell, B.A., University of California, Berkeley, Rocco John Cifone, B.A., San Diego State University
M.E., University of Southern California Dissertation: Managing the Strategic Mission of Catholic
Dissertation: Using Support Mechanisms to Balance Work Jesuit University
and Family Life: H o w Mid and Senior Level Student Affairs
Administrators Overcome Challenges Lee Ann Jeannete Cornell, B.A., California State University,
Los Angeles; M.Ed., University of California, Los Angeles
Fatima Milagros Castro, B.A., University of California, Dissertation: Action Research as a Strategy for Improving
Los Angeles; M S W , University of Southern California Equity and Diversity: Implementation, Constraints, Outcomes
Dissertation: Restoring the Value of a High School Diploma
in the United States Using 21st Century Skills as Pedagogy: Wendy Vanneza Correa, B.S., M.S., M.E., University of
A Case Study of 21st Century Skills Development and Southern California
Preparation for the Global Economy Dissertation: A Qualitative Analysis on Latino Parents'Beliefs
Regarding Their Middle School Child's Motivation
Shirley Li-Hwa Chan, B.A., University of California, Irvine;
M.E., University of Southern California Joslin Marie De Diego, B A . , University of Hawaii, Manoa;
Dissertation: Senior University Officials'Approaches to Global M.A., California State University, Long Beach
Engagement and Their Impact on the Organization's Culture: Dissertation: A Quantitative Study About Teacher Perceptions
A Comparative Case Study Between a Private and a Public of Marzano's Instructional Strategies in the Traditional and
Research University Virtual Classroom

Linda Hui Chang, B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.A., Silvia De La Riva, B.A., M.S., California State University,
University of Phoenix Los Angeles
Dissertation: Teacher Management Style: Its Impact on Dissertation: Deconstructing Persistence in Academic
Teacher-Student Relationships and Leadership Development Language Development Among Latino Students: H o w D o
Second-Generation Latino Community College Students
Veronica Chavez, B A . , University of California, Irvine; M.S., Alter Their Academic Trajectories?
University of Southern California
Dissertation: jSi Se Puede! H o w Latina Principals Successfully Richard Dinh, B.A., M.A., Chapman University
Balance Work and Family Life Dissertation: A Quantitative Study in Southeast Asian and
Latino Students' Perceptions of Teachers' Expectations and
Susan Tiffany Chen, BBA, George Washington University, Self-Efficacy
M.Ed., Boston University
Dissertation: Perceptions of Online T E S O L Teacher Wendelin Colleen Donahue, B.A., Spelman College; M B A ,
Education: Strengths, Weaknesses, Characteristics, and University of Redlands
Effective Components Dissertation: T h e Effect of "Wall-to-WaU" Small Learning
Communities: Career Academy Participation and Its
Relationship to Academic Performance and Engagement

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Vicky Lynn Dudek, B.A., California State University, Fullerton; Kenneth Austin Foersch, B.A., M.A., California State
M.A., National University University, Fresno
Dissertation: Female Superintendents in California and the Dissertation: Superintendent and School Board Relations
Role That Mentoring and Networking Have Played in Their During the Entry Period: Trust, Training, and Teamwork
Success
Randie Kamuela Fong, B.A., Whitworth College; M A . ,
Deborah Lisa Ellis, B.S., Cornell University; M A T , American University of Hawaii, Manoa
University Dissertation: Raising Cultural Self-Efficacy Among Faculty
Dissertation: A New Generation: A New Model of Education and Staff of a Private Native Hawaiian School System
in the 21st Century
Darrell Forthe, B.A., California State University, Channel
Karen Kim Embrey, B.S., California State University, Islands; M.A., California Lutheran University
Northridge; M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: Technology, Policy, and School Change: The Role
Dissertation: T h e Use of Cognitive Task Analysis to Capture of Intermediary Organizations
Expertise for Tracheal Extubation Training in Anesthesiology
Chandinie Devi Parasram Francis, B.A., M S W , State University
Reymon Adly Ethnasios, B.A., University of California, of New York, Stony Brook
Los Angeles; M.A., Pepperdine University Dissertation: Students with Disabilities Experiences in Online
Dissertation: Exploring Aspects of the Egyptian Orphanage Educational Courses: An Exploratory Study of Self-Efficacy,
System Through the Perspectives of Residents, Caretakers, and Use of Assistive Technologies and Mobile Media
Government Social Workers
Kayoko Fujii, B.A., Aichi Prefectural University, Japan; M.S.,
Shonika Fabienke, B.S., University of Southern California University of Southern California
Dissertation: Prescribed Commercial Language Arts Dissertation: Teacher Beliefs About Students Motivation for
Intervention Curriculum: Illuminating a Practitioner Reading: Improving Measurement Validity Using Cognitive
Perspective Validity Methodology

Amanda Ferrell, B A . , California Lutheran University; M.A., Jeannette Garcia, B.A., University of Southern California; M.A.,
Pepperdine University California State University, Los Angeles
Dissertation: Classroom Social Environments, Motivational Dissertation: Superintendent Strategies and Behaviors:
Beliefs and Student Engagement in Mathematics Building and Promoting Trust and Strong Relationships
During the Entry Period in California
Maruth Figueroa, B.S., University of Southern California; M.A.,
California State University, Fullerton Gregory Francisco Gillett, B.A., University of California,
Dissertation: Achieving the Dream: Undocumented Central San Diego; J.D., University of California, Davis
American Latinas in College Dissertation: Race as a Factor: H o w Minority Public School
Superintendents Consider Their O w n Race in Addressing
Geraldine Anne Fitzgerald-Codd, B.A., Rider University, M.A., Issues of Race in Their District
Seton Hall University
Dissertation: Faculty Dean Relationships in an R C M CK Green, B.S., California State University, Long Beach; M.S.,
Environment: A Case Study National University
Dissertation: Strategies/Behaviors T h a t Successful
Hilda M . Flores, B.A., California State University, Fullerton; Superintendents Use to Build Strong Relationships and Trust
M.A., Chapman University During Their Entry Period
Dissertation: Strategies Employed by Successful Urban
Superintendents Responding to Demands for Student Michael Todd Greene, B.S., M.S., California State University,
Achievement Reform Los Angeles
Dissertation: Vocational Education Graduates: A Mixed
Lavon Nichelle Flowers, B.A., M.A., California State University, Methods Analysis on Beliefs and Influences of Career Choice
Dominguez Hills and Persistence
Dissertation: Navigating and Accessing Higher Education:
The Experiences of Community College Students with
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Gligor Vasil Gucev, B.S., University of St. Cyril and Methodius, Mitzie Yvonne Higa, B.Ed., University of Hawaii, Manoa; M.A.,
Macedonia; M.S., University of Southern California National University
Dissertation: Cognitive Task Analysis for Instruction in Dissertation: H o w Resource Allocations Are Used to Promote
Single-Injection Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Student Learning: Case Studies of Elementary Schools in
Hawai'i W i t h Rising Academic Achievement
Adriana Guerrero-Pestonji, B.A., M.A., California State
University, Northridge Nadia Lindstrom Hillman, B.A., University of Illinois - Chicago;
Dissertation: School Board and Superintendent Relationships M.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Built on Effective Communications Dissertation: Learning 21st Century Skills: Implementation of
Programs and Practices
Nancy Sami Guirguis, B A . , University of California, Irvine;
M S W , University of Southern California Alison Izawa Hirano, B.A., University of Hawaii, Manoa; M.A.,
Dissertation: The Impact of an Empowerment Education University of California, Los Angeles
Intervention on Self-Efficacy, Community Involvement, and Dissertation: Globalization, Internationalization and the
Physiological Health Outcomes for Overweight and Obese Faculty: Culture and Perception of Full-Time Faculty at a
Minority Youth Research University

Melody P. Habon, B.S., University of Hawaii, Manoa; M.A., Sean Joseph Howland, B.A., University of California, Davis;
Gonzaga University M.A., National University
Dissertation: Innovation in Meeting the Needs of Students Dissertation: Superintendents' Entry Periods: Strategies and
W i t h Disabilities Behaviors That Successful Superintendents Use to Build
Strong Relationships and Trust with Their School Boards
Jeffrey Davis Haig, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; During Their Entry Period
MBA, University of Southern California
Dissertation: The Role of Self-Regulation Strategies o n T w o - Leann Li Yuan Huang, B.A., University of California,
and Four-Year College Students with A D H D Los Angeles; M.A., Pepperdine University
Dissertation: Strategies for Relationship and Trust Building by
John Robert Hall III, B.A., M B A , Pepperdine University Successful Superintendents: A Case Study
Dissertation: Accreditation Versus Public Regulatory Models
Ryan Christopher Hubbard, B.S., M.Ed., University of
Elizabeth Hall Hamilton, B.A., University of California, Santa Minnesota
Cruz; M.A., San Jose State University, M.A., University of Dissertation: An Institution's Global Engagement and Its
Massachusetts, Amherst Connection to the Surrounding Community: A Case Study
Dissertation: The Role of the Superintendent in Ensuring
School Board Focus on Student Achievement Elaine Anita Ige, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles,
M.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Elena Graham Heimerl, B.A., University of California, Davis; Dissertation: Urban Teacher Persistence, Self-Efficacy, Affect,
M.A., California State University, Northridge and Values
Dissertation: Successful Communication Strategies Used by
Urban School District Superintendents to Build Consensus in Derek Kiyoshi Ihori, B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.S.,
Raising Student Achievement California State University, Northridge
Dissertation: Postsecondary Faculty Attitudes, Beliefs,
Marisa Linda Herrera, B.S., Arizona State University; M.S., Practices, and Knowledge Regarding Students with A D H D :
Northern Arizona University A Comparative Analysis of Two-Year and Four-Year
Dissertation: Globalizing the MBA: A Case Study Examining Institutions
the Leadership and Management of the U S C Marshall School
of Business and Its Strategic Development of the Global Michelle Monique Ingram, B.A., M.S., Northwestern University;
Executive M B A Program M.A., California State University, Fullerton
Dissertation: Integration of Technology: Mathematics
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Jovan Frances Jacobs, B.A., University of California, San Diego; Damian Ariel Kessler, B.M., University of Southern California;
M.A., California State University, Sacramento M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills
Dissertation: Strategies Utilized by Special Education Local Dissertation: Effective Strategies Superintendents Utilize in
Plan Area Directors to Influence Superintendents with Special Building Political Coalitions to Increase Student Achievement
Education Programs and Services
Emi Koga, B.A., M.S., M F T , San Francisco State University
Aaron Joseph Jeffery, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; Dissertation: Innovative Collaborative System of Care
M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills Practices for At-Risk Youth
Dissertation: Understanding Disability Self-Concept of
Hispanic/Latino Students with Learning Disabilities Mindy Fortune Kozel, B.A., University of California, San Diego;
M A T , University of Southern California
Xinjiang, B.A., Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Dissertation: Strategies Urban Superintendents Employ to
China; M.Ed., University of Hawaii, Manoa Successfully Implement Reform Aimed at Increasing Student
Dissertation: T h e Internationalization of Higher Education in Achievement
an Era of Globalization: A Case Study of a Leading Research
University in an Emerging Municipality in Southwest China Kristin Dawn Kruizinga, B.S., M.Ed., University of California,
San Diego
Alfonso Jimenez, B.S., California State University, Long Beach; Dissertation: Investing the Enactment of Professional
M.S., Pepperdine University Development Practices in a High-Performing Secondary
Dissertation: Superintendent Communication Strategies and School Setting: A Case Study Examining the Purpose, Process,
Experiences That Promote Trust and Positive Relationships and Structure of Professional Development
with the School Board During the Entry Period: A Case Study
Chen-Han Lee, B.A., Tamkang University, Taiwan; M.A.,
Paul William Jimenez, B.A., University of California, San Jose State University
Los Angeles; M.A., Loyola Marymount University Dissertation: Innovative Social Support System and the
Dissertation: Institutional Agents' Impact on Transfer Student Recruitment and Retention of International Students in U.S.
Success Through the Avenue of Social Capital Higher Education

Kelly Lynn Johnson, B.A., California State University, John Lee, B.A., Southampton College of Long Island University;
Northridge; M.A., Pepperdine University M.S., City University of New York Baruch College
Dissertation: A Quantitative Analysis on Student Goal Dissertation: Institutional Researchers as Agents of
Orientation and Student Perceptions of Parental Involvement Organizational Learning in Hispanic-Serving Community
Among 6th Grade Middle School Students Colleges

Lincoln Duane Johnson, B.A., Morehouse College; M.S., Sue Lee, B.A., University of California, San Diego; M.A., Brown
Pace University University
Dissertation: Measuring and Assessing Globalization in Dissertation: Academic Achievement in English Language
Higher Education: T h e Creation of a Scale of Global Arts Among H m o n g Students in California: A Quantitative
Engagement and Comparative Analysis

Josephine Jones, B.A., University of Guam; M.S., Western Christine Caro Levinson, B A . , University of Missouri; M.Ed.,
Oregon University National University, M.A., California State University,
Dissertation: Changing Teachers'Perceptions of Micronesian Dominguez Hills
Students Through Professional Development Dissertation: T h e Transfer of Pedagogy to the Student
Teaching Experience: T h e Factors T h a t Influence H o w
Papaikani'au Idabeth Kai'anui, BSW, M S W , University of Preservice Teachers Apply English Language Arts Pedagogy
Hawaii, Manoa to Practice
Dissertation: Hawaiian Language Immersion Program as an
Educational Innovation in Hawai'i Svetlana Vitalyevna Levonisova, B.A./B.A., Saratov State
University, Russia; M.A., Moscow State University, Russia
Dissertation: Evaluating the Impact of CUE's Action Research
Processes and Tools on Practitioners' Beliefs and Practices

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Alissa Beth Levy, B.A./B.S., University of California, Christopher Sean McDonald, B.S., M.S., California State
Santa Barbara; M.S., Nova Southestern University Polytechnic University, Pomona
Dissertation: Ready, Set, Algebra? Dissertation: An Investigation Into Factors Leading to the
Longevity in Tenure of California Community College
Crystal Dawn Lo Vetere, B.A., M.A., California State Presidents
University, Fullerton
Dissertation: Social Ventures in Higher Education Kurt R. W . McLachlan, B.A., Iowa State University, M.Ed.,
University of California, Los Angeles
Jeanne Chun-Pei Loh, B.A., University of California, Berkeley; Dissertation: 21st Century Programs and Practices at the
M.Ed., University of California, Los Angeles Middle School Level
Dissertation: Which Grain Will Grow? Case Studies of the
Impact of Teacher Beliefs on Classroom Climate Through Farah Melissa Meadows, B.A., M.A., California State University,
Caring and Rigor San Bernardino
Dissertation: No Student Leader Left Behind: Developing
Cynthia Leticia Lomeli, B.A., University of California, Student Leadership Programs for Marginalized Students in
Los Angeles; M.A., Loyola Marymount University Secondary Schools
Dissertation: MAT@USC Candidates and Latino English
Language Learners Claudia Alexia Melara, B.A., University of California,
Los Angeles; M.S., California State University, Northridge
Kari Mariye Luna Nunokawa, B.A., University of Washington; Dissertation: Factors Influencing the Academic Persistence of
M.S., Chaminade University of Honolulu College Students with A D H D
Dissertation: Teacher Perception on Coaching and Effective
Professional Development Implementation Christine Daryabigi Mendoza, B.A., California State University,
Long Beach; M.A., California State University, Northridge
Noosha Ghandkhar Malek, B.A., California State University, Dissertation: Parent Involvement and Student Motivation:
Long Beach; M.E., University of Southern California A Quantitative Study of the Relationship Between Student
Dissertation: Conceptualizing a Global Community College: Goal Orientation and Student Perceptions of Parental
A Case Study of Pasadena City College Involvement Among 5th Grade Elementary Students

Amalia Marquez, B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.S., Jamee Mahealani Miller, B.A., M S W , University of Hawaii,
University of Southern California Manoa
Dissertation: Examining Parent Involvement Activities in Two Dissertation: The Perception of Innovation in the Delivery of
Immigrant-Impacted Schools: A Comparative Case Study Services for Native Hawaiian Students

Wendy Lee Marshall, B.A., University of California, Magan Arleta Mitchell, BBA, Loyola Marymount University,
Los Angeles; M.S., National University M B A , M.Ed., National University
Dissertation: University Ready: An Examination of the Dissertation: Learning to Teach Online
Relationships Between Social Capital and an Online College
Access Program Kenechukwu Okezikam Mmeje, B.A., University of California,
Santa Barbara; M.E., University of Vermont
Frances Jacqueline Martinez- Kellar, B.A., Pitzer College; M.A., Dissertation: The Transfer Academy: Providing Community
Claremont Graduate University College Students with the Informational, Relational, Structural,
Dissertation: A Tale of Two Principals: The Complexity of and Cultural Resources to Transfer Successfully to a Four-Year
Fostering and Achieving Organizational Improvement University

Elizabeth Mata, B.A., California State University, Northridge; April Marie Moore, B.A., Vanguard University; M.A., Chapman
M.A., Loyola Marymount University University
Dissertation: Academic Motivation: T h e Process of Parent- Dissertation: Formal and Informal Networks of Successful
Child Valve Transmission within Daxaqueno Families Female Superintendents in California

Babette DeWree Moreno, B.S., University of Texas, Austin;


M.Ed., University of St. Thomas
Dissertation: T h e Relationship Between Professional
Development and Principals'Feelings of Self-Efficacy

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Kyle Masayuki Morikone, B.A., University of Hawaii, Manoa; Donna Ellen Nordstrom, B.S., Wheaton College; M.A.,
M.Ed., Hawaii Pacific University University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., Azusa Pacific
Dissertation: School Funding and the Evidence-Based Model University
Dissertation: Motivational, Parental, and Cultural Influences
Monica K Morita, B.A., M.P.A., University of Southern on Achievement and Persistence in Basic Skills Mathematics at
California the Community College
Dissertation: A Study of Pacific Islander Scholarship Football
Players and Their Institutional Experience in Higher Kari Mariye Luna Nunokawa, B.A., University of Washington;
Education M.S., Chaminade University
Dissertation: Teacher Perception on Coaching and Effective
Anil Salim Muhammed, B.S., University of California, Davis; Professional Development Implementation
M B A , University of California, Irvine
Dissertation: Political Skills That Superintendents Need Dustin Richard O'Malley, B.A., University of California, Irvine;
to Embrace in Order to Maintain a Positive Working M.A., Concordia University
Relationship with Their Board Members Dissertation: Urban Superintendents and Their Selection of
Successful Elementary School Principals
Monica Munoz, B.A., M.A., California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona Reginald Ifeanyi Obiamalu, B.S., University of Nigeria; M.A.,
Dissertation: Paving a Way O u t of Program Improvement: California State University, Dominguez Hills
A Case Study Analysis Dissertation: Teachers in South-Central Los Angeles
Continuation High Schools
La Royce Lyn Murphy, B.A., University of Southern California;
M.S., Mount St. Mary's College; M.S., Pepperdine University Michele Annette Ogden, B.A., University of California,
Dissertation: The Effects of a Professional Learning Los Angeles; M.Ed., Concordia University
Community on Teacher Learning Dissertation: T h e Effect of Course Experiences on Self-
efficacy in Teaching Math: A Case Study of Preservice
Linda Y. Nakagawa, B.A., University of California, Riverside; Elementary Teachers at a Private Four-Year Institution
M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Professional Development School (PDS) Julie Ann Olesniewicz, B.S., California State Polytechnic
Preparation: The Impact on New Teacher Retention University, Pomona; M.A., California State University,
San Bernardino
Nicole Lee Nicholson, B.S., M.A., California Polytechnic State Dissertation: Balancing Work and Family: H o w Female
University, San Luis Obispo Superintendents Succeed at Work and Home
Dissertation: T h e Executive and Academic Functioning of
Stimulant Medicated and Non-Stimulant Medicated College Charlene Inez Oretta, B.A., University of California,
Students W i t h Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Santa Barbara; M.Ed., National University
A Neuropsychological Perspective Dissertation: 21st Century Skills Practices and Programs at an
IB Elementary School
Akenese Epi Nikolao Mutini, B.S., Northwest Missouri State
University M.A., University of LaVerne Melissa Ann Parenti, B.A., John Carroll University; M.Ed.,
Dissertation: An Examination of Resource Allocation National Louis University
Strategies and Finance Adequacy: Case Studies of American Dissertation: Student Perceptions of the Relationship Between
Samoa Department of Education Secondary Schools Asynchronous and Synchronous Web-Based Instructional
Tools and Perceived Attainment of Intended Learning
Tolulope Omolara Noah, B.A., Azusa Pacific University, M.A., Outcomes
Loyola Marymount University
Dissertation: Middle School Teachers' Perceptions of Vickie Bin Park, B.A., University of California, Berkeley, M.A.,
Cyberbullying Point Loma University
Dissertation: Beliefs and Perceptions of D P R K Teachers of
English Towards C L T Instruction and Factors T h a t Influence
Program Implementation

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Dipte Dilipchand Patel, B.A., M.A., University of South Florida Zhilong Qian, B.A., Peking University, China; M.A., University
Dissertation: Impact of Accreditation Actions: A Case Study of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.A., University of Hawaii,
of Two Colleges Within Western Association of Schools and Manoa
Colleges'Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Dissertation: Embracing Globalization and 21st Century Skills
Colleges in a Dual-Language Immersion School

Veta Deann Patrick, B.A., Texas Christian University; M.A., Sergio Ernesto Ramirez, B.S., University of Southern California;
California State University, Northridge M.A., New York University
Dissertation: The Role of Superintendents as Instructional Dissertation: Gay Student Leaders: A Narrative Analysis on
Leaders Facilitating Student Achievement Among Targeted H o w Lesbian and Gay College Students Develop Self-Efficacy
ESL/EL Populaces Through School-Site Professional Towards a Leadership Identity
Development
Michael David Remland, B.A., Westmont College; M A . ,
Jesse Jeremy Payne, B.A., M.A., Vanguard University California State University, Fullerton
Dissertation: Differences in Perceptions of Effective Urban Dissertation: An Examination Into the Factors Leading to
Elementary School Principals Superintendent Longevity in Urban, Southern California
School Districts: A Comparative Case Study
Aaron Alvin Peralta, B.A., California State University,
Long Beach; M.A., Point Loma Nazarene University Devery Jo Rodgers, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles;
Dissertation: Evaluating the Efficacy of the High Point M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills
Curriculum in the Coastline Unified School District Using Dissertation: The Social Media Dilemma in Education: Policy
CST, C A H S E E , and C E L D T Data Design, Implementation and Effects

Annette Marie Pijuan, B.A., M.A., Loyola Marymount Michelle Lee Rodriguez, B.A., California State University,
University Chico; M.S., Warden University
Dissertation: Participation of Full-Time, Non-Tenure-Track Dissertation: Motivational and Academic Effects of Retention
Faculty in School-Level Governance and Decision-Making on Middle School Students

Phillip Mark Placenti, B A . , M P A , University of Southern Jane Lynn Rosenthal, B A . , University of California, Santa Cruz;
California M.Ed., University of Pennsylvania
Dissertation: The Role of Faith-Based Institutions in African- Dissertation: Motives and Methods: Motivation, Learning
American College Student Success Approaches, and Academic Achievement of Students During
First-Year Transition to Medical School
Jose Luis Plaza, B.A., San Diego State University; M.S.,
California State University, Long Beach Shannon Kameko Sakamoto, B.A., San Diego State University;
Dissertation: T h e Latino Undocumented College Student: M.A., San Jose State University
Developing a Sense of Identity Dissertation: Impact of Course Selection on Understanding
Local Identity Development and Awareness in Hawai'i at
Miyako Kiome Polk, B.A., Xavier University, M.A., Loyola Kapiblani Community College
Marymount University
Dissertation: T h e Relationship of Racial and Athletic Identities Cecilia Santiago, B.A., Whittier College; M.Ed., Azusa Pacific
to Academic Success and Adjustment of African-American University
Male Student Athletes Dissertation: Faculty as Institutional Agents for Low-Income
Latino Students in S T E M Fields at a Hispanic-Serving
Rosa Elena Prado, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; Institution
M S W , University of Southern California
Dissertation: Peers as Institutional Agents: Acquiring Social Samone M . Sayasenh, B.A., University of California, Santa
Capital Through Peer Interactions Barbara; M.S., San Diego State University
Dissertation: A Comparative Study of Border Crossers and
Elizabeth A. Pringle-Hornsby, BSW, Jackson State University; Borderland Students of Mexican Heritage: Their Educational
M S W , Ohio State University Experiences and Mediating Factors
Dissertation: T h e Impact of Upward Bound on First
Generation Students in the First Year of College

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Jody Christopher Schnabl, B.S., University of Redlands; M B A , Terri Elaine Sterr, B.A., M.Ed., University of California,
University of California, Irvine Santa Barbara
Dissertation: Achieving Faculty Diversity at University of Dissertation: Building the Capacity of Urban Principals:
California Medical Schools While Maintaining Compliance Creating a Culture of Change
with Proposition 209
Carolyn Christine Stirling, B.A., University of California, Irvine;
Erik Schott, B A . , University of California, Berkeley; M S W , M.A., University of California, Los Angeles
University of Southern California Dissertation: The Work-Life Balance Pursuit: Challenges,
Dissertation: A D H D Identity: A Conceptual Developmental Supports, and Strategies of Successful Women Senior Student
Model Affairs Officers

Saliha Lee-Kwou Sha, B.S., M S E E , M.S., University of Tanya Victoria Stoddard, B.A., Humboldt State University;
Southern California; M.A., Claremont Graduate University M.A., California State University, Northridge
Dissertation: Sociocultural and Motivational Factors Affecting Dissertation: Ninth Grade Freshman Focus: Shifting the
Asian-American Females Studying Physics and Engineering in Trajectory for Multiple-Need Students
High School
Thamizhchelvi Subramaniam, B.A., M.A., University of South
Holly S. Shim, B A . , California State University, Los Angeles; Alabama
M.A., Hawaii Pacific University Dissertation: A Developmental Evaluation of Action Research
Dissertation: A Study of the Perceived Value Placed on the as a Process for Organizational Change
National Accreditation of Teacher and Educator Training
Programs in American Colleges Irina Sugar, B.A., Novgorod State Pedagogical University,
Russia; M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills
Kyle Yasuo Shodai, B.A., M.A., University of Northern Dissertation: Measurement of School Connectedness (MOSC)
Colorado Modified Connectedness Questionnaire for Secondary Schools
Dissertation: Adequacy in Education: An Evidence-Based
Approach to Resource Allocation in Alternative Learning Aaron Keao Tano, B.S., Brigham Young University, M A T ,
Environments University of Southern California
Dissertation: W h a t is the Relationship Between Program
Morgan Wilder Smith, B.A., California State University, Delivery, Classroom Experience and Content Knowledge on
Long Beach; M.Ed., Alliant International University Pre-Service Teachers Self-Efficacy?
Dissertation: H o w Successful Superintendents Build Trusting
Relationships with Their School Boards During Their Entry Ryan William Theule, B A . , M.A., Stanford University; M.A.,
Period Trinity International University
Dissertation: An Exploratory, Quantitative Study of
Nancy Thompson Smith, B.M., Hope College; M.A., Ohio Accreditation Actions Taken by the Western Association
State University of Schools and Colleges' Accrediting Commission for
Dissertation: Teacher Perceptions: H o w School Policies and Community and Junior Colleges Since 2002
Practices Impact Parent-Teacher Relationships
Dana Anne Miyuki Tomonari, B.S., Bradley University; M.S.,
Peggy Jeanne Smith, B.A., M.A., California State University, Vanderbilt University
Fullerton Dissertation: A Professional Development Program
Dissertation: Encouraging Student Success: Turning Attention Evaluation: Teacher Efficacy, Learning, and Transfer
to Practitioners and Institutions
Binh T. Tran, B.S., M.S., University of Southern California
John Chaves Sousa, B.A., M.A., California State University, Dissertation: A Case Study Examining the Senior Leadership
San Bernardino at North Carolina State University Decisions to Implement the
Dissertation: Understanding the Unique Needs of Former 3+1 Degree Program with Zhejiang University in China
Foster Youth at L A C C D
Elizabeth J. Trayner, B.M., M . M . , University of South Dakota
Dissertation: T h e Development and Implementation of Global
Partnerships in Student Affairs

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David Charles Truby, B.A., Washington University in St. Louis; Virginia Lee Wade, B.A., Whittier College; M.A., California
M.A., University of California, Irvine; M A T , Duke University State University, Long Beach
Dissertation: Emerging Practices for a Changing World: Dissertation: Examining a Liberal Arts College's Achievement
A Case Study of 21st Century Learning of Student Learning Outcome for a Global Perspective:
An Innovation Gap Analysis Model
Man Marina Chun Tse, B.A., College of Chinese Culture,
Taiwan; M.S., University of Southern California Daniel Roy Weintraub, B.A., University of Washington; M.A.,
Dissertation: Social Skills and Self-Esteem of College Students Chapman University
with A D H D Dissertation: Comparing Perceptions Between Dual-Language
Teachers and Traditional Public School Teachers
Clarice Kawohikukapulani Acopan Tuasivi, B.S., University of
Hawaii, Manoa; M.S., Chaminade University Christiane Rhys Woerner, B A . , California State Polytechnic
Dissertation: An Examination of Resource Allocation University, Pomona; M.A., University of California,
Strategies That Promote Student Achievement: Case Studies Los Angeles
of Hawaii Rural Elementary Schools Dissertation: T h e Syllabus as a Cultural Artifact: New
Community College Faculty Engage in Remediating Practice
Bernadette Lynn Suafoa Tyrell, B.A., Linfield College; M.S., Through Inquiry
University of Hawaii, Manoa
Dissertation: Resource Allocation Strategies and Educational JoAnn Wong-Kam, B.Ed., M.Ed., University of Hawaii, Manoa
Adequacy: An Examination of an Academic and Financial Dissertation: Creating a Climate for Innovation in Education:
Plan Used to Allocate Resources to Strategies That Promote Reframing Structure, Culture, and Leadership Practices
Student Achievement in Hawaii
Paul (P J) Woolston, B.A., Brigham Young University, M.M.,
George Esele Uduigwome, B A . , M.S., Ahmadu Bello University of Michigan
University, Nigeria; M.A., California State University, Dissertation: The Costs of Institutional Accreditation:
Northridge A Study of Direct and Indirect Costs
Dissertation: Twenty-First Century Skills and School
Programs: Implementation at a Suburban Elementary School Lawrence Clifton Wynder II, B A . , University of LaVerne;
M.A., Claremont Graduate University
Rene Martin Valdes, B.S., M.A., California State University, Dissertation: Organizational Alignment in Charter School
Los Angeles Settings: Investigation of a Three-Tier Model for Linking
Dissertation: Developing Strong Board Relationships During Leadership, Culture, and Change Toward Instructional
the First 90 Days: Strategies for Aspiring Superintendents Improvement

Sandra Vasquez, B.A., California State University, Northridge; James C. Yi, B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.A.,
M.Ed., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville University of Phoenix
Dissertation: Cultivating Strategies for Success: H o w Mid- Dissertation: Student Perceptions at Middle and Early College
Level Women Leaders of Color in Student Affairs Navigate High Schools
the Balance of Work and Family
Edmund W o n g D i n - M o n d Young, B.A., M S W , M.S.,
Alejandra Maria Velez-Gutierrez, B.A., Scripps College; M.A., University of Southern California
Loyola Marymount University Dissertation: T h e Psycho-Social and Cultural Factors That
Dissertation: Preparing Students for the Future - 21st Century Influence the Experiences and Coping Strategies of Attention-
Skills Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ( A D H D ) in Chinese American
College Students: A Systems Approach
Erin Edward Vines, B.S., M.A., California State University,
Bakersfield; M.Ed., University of La Verne; M.A., California Faye Sui Yee Yuen, B.S., University of Hawaii, Manoa; M.S.,
State University, Bakersfield University of Southern California
Dissertation: Re-Mediating Practitioners' Practice for Equity Dissertation: A Cost Benefit Analysis of Professional
in Higher Education: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Action Accreditation by A B E T for Baccalaureate Engineering Degree
Research Programs

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Sara Behani Zaker, B.S., California State University, Soomin Zee, B.A., University of California, Irvine; M A T ,
Long Beach; M.E., University of Southern California University of Southern California
Dissertation: Instructional Delivery as More Than Just a Dissertation: A Comparison of Student Motivation by
Vehicle: A Comparison of Social, Cognitive, and Affective Program Delivery Method: Self-Efficacy, Goal Orientation,
Constructs Across Traditional On-Campus and Synchronous and Belongingness in a Synchronous Online and Traditional
Online Social Work Graduate Programs Face-to-Face Environment

Graduate Certificate - School Counseling


Monique Taveta Faulk Eliza Cochran Hynes Denielle Louise Mucciacito Michelle Weill
Maria Luisa Garcia Deborah James Mimi Nguyen

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Dean Yannis C. Yortsos

Bachelor of Science
Alan Curtis Adams, Mechanical Engineering David Bret Baack, Computer Science, Minor - Applied
Seth Ryan Adams, Mechanical Engineering, Minor - Computer Security
Organizational Leadership and Management Matthew Vincent Bahnsen, Civil Engineering
Meha Agrawal, Computer Science/Business Administration Candace Alyse Bailey, Biomedical Engineering
Rakesh Ricky Agrawalla, Mechanical Engineering Vignesh Balasubramanian, Mechanical Engineering
Kevin Robert Aguet, Computer Science, Minor - Applied Areg Raymond Balayan, Aerospace Engineering
Computer Security Isaac Henry Ball, Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Syed Zain Umair Ahmed, Industrial and Systems Engineering Ryan Christopher Ball, Computer Engineering and Computer
Khalid Dhafer Al Ahbabi, Industrial and Systems Engineering Science, Minor - Business
Firas Hadi Al-Awami, Chemical Engineering Kaushik Bangalore, Astronautical Engineering
Carlos Alberto Alamilla, Civil Engineering Bradley Robert Bangar, Civil Engineering
Abdullah Mohammed Albanna, Civil Engineering, Minor - Spencer Troller Banks, Mechanical Engineering
Business Anastasia Georgina Barge, Chemical Engineering
Bader Albanna, Civil Engineering Alma Araceli Barrera, Civil Engineering
Michael Stephen Alland, Computer Engineering and Computer Adam Baybutt, Biomedical Engineering, Minor -
Science Entrepreneurship
Robert Anthony Almeida, Mechanical Engineering Kristina Danielle Beal, Civil Engineering, Minor - Human
Augusto Anselmo Alonso, Biomedical Engineering Rights
Ahmed Jaber Alsuwaidi, Industrial and Systems Engineering Christina Angelica Becerra-Jones, Civil Engineering
Kadra Lynn Alvaro, Computer Engineering and Computer Ari Isaac Becker, Computer Science
Science, Minor - Applied Computer Security Quinn Philip Behnke, Mechanical Engineering
Matthew James Amys, Biomedical Engineering Kevin Robert Bellows, Electrical Engineering
Andrew Andrawes, Civil Engineering Michael Benzimra, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Jason Harold Andrew, Civil Engineering Adam Berkett, Computer Science
Courtney Lauren Ankrim, Industrial and Systems Engineering Connor Beaucage Bernstein, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Jose Antonio Aparicio, Mechanical Engineering Indira Vrajesh Bhavsar, Biomedical Engineering
Karlo Antonio Arellano, Civil Engineering Bradley Walters Biggs, Chemical Engineering
Jacob William Aronson, Chemical Engineering, Minor - Paul Douglas Birkner, Aerospace Engineering
Marketing Caroline Elsbeth Blake, Industrial and Systems Engineering,
Nina Marie Arroyo, Civil Engineering Minor - Business
Michael Mulugeta Asfaw, Mechanical Engineering Indra Boenjamin, Electrical Engineering
Esmeralda Alejandra Ayala, Industrial and Systems Engineering Jason Adam Bohanske, Aerospace Engineering

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Bachelor of Science (continued)


Nicholas Daniel Bombard, Mechanical Engineering Bryan W u Choy, Mechanical Engineering
Nicholas Stephen Bopp, Computer Engineering and Computer Claire Victoria Christian, Biomedical Engineering
Science David Hunter Christophe, Mechanical Engineering
Harrison Clayton Boppell, Computer Science, Minor - Music Kit Ting Chuen, Chemical Engineering
Recording Anthony Ue-Chan Chung, Electrical Engineering
Ariane Michelle Both, Chemical Engineering Wei-Tse Chung, Electrical Engineering
Morgan Farley Bowser, Biomedical Engineering Charles Carl Ciongoli III, Computer Science
Cansu Boybeyi, Industrial and Systems Engineering Elizabeth Nami Clark, Industrial and Systems Engineering
William Branham, Electrical Engineering Daniel Clayton, Aerospace Engineering
Timothy Jean Brochier, Electrical Engineering, Minor - Music Matias Codesal, Computer Science
Recording Amanda- Ashley Jacqueline Collard, Aerospace Engineering
Justin Andrew Brooks, Mechanical Engineering Noah Lane Comisar, Chemical Engineering
Saad Bunny, Computer Engineering and Computer Science, Dillon Burke Connolly, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Minor - Applied Computer Security David Soto Corona, Civil Engineering
Matthew Thomas Burke, Mechanical Engineering Irving Gildardo Corrales, Civil Engineering
Mohammed Yousef Bushnag, Electrical Engineering Laura Elizabeth Corrales-Diaz Pomatto, Biomedical Engineering
Andrew James Cabodi, Industrial and Systems Engineering Matthew Liam Joseph Cowan, Aerospace Engineering
Antonio Rashard Cade, Computer Science Justin Cowles Cowperthwaite, Computer Science/Business
Catherine Lin Cai, Environmental Engineering Administration
Kellie Canida, Electrical Engineering James Anders Cramer, Computer Science
Matthew Spencer Cao, Aerospace Engineering Kevin Alan Crane, Computer Science
Dante Matthew Caravaggio, Chemical Engineering Jonathan Antoine Cressy, Mechanical Engineering, Minor -
Sara Elizabeth Carey, Environmental Engineering Organizational Leadership and Management
Brian Thomas Casebolt, Chemical Engineering Spencer Ian Crisp, Civil Engineering
MJ Caselden, Electrical Engineering Thomas Fredrick Curry, Computer Science
Barron Leland Caster, Mechanical Engineering Courtney S. Dabbiere, Biomedical Engineering
Bo Jade Chan, Biomedical Engineering Giovanni Nandkumar Dandekar, Biomedical Engineering
Joey Chung-Yin Chan, Computer Engineering and Computer Joshua Kevin Dane, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Science, Minor - Applied Computer Security Kathryn Monique Daniels, Biomedical Engineering
Matthew Sze Yuen Chan, Mechanical Engineering Richard Allen Davey, Environmental Engineering
Szeyan Charlotte Chan, Environmental Engineering Michelle Siobhan Dee, Chemical Engineering
Yinlerthai Chan, Computer Science, Minor - 2 - D Art for Chris Colin Del Guercio, Computer Engineering and Computer
Games Science
Katherine Hwei-Tsyr Chang, Biomedical Engineering Katherine Anne Denari, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Caroline Amanda Chapman, Industrial and Systems Engineering David Garrett Deutsch, Civil Engineering
Leland W a h Yun Char, Chemical Engineering Timothy Anil Deva, Biomedical Engineering
Eugenio Gerardo Chavez Ferrigno, Industrial and Systems Gabriel Stephen Deyerle, Computer Science
Engineering Kenneth Charles Diedrich, Chemical Engineering, Minor -
Jack Michael Cheap, Industrial and Systems Engineering Materials Science
Heather Chen, Biomedical Engineering Edward Gerard Dion III, Civil Engineering
Jonathan Han-Ming Peng Chen, Biomedical Engineering Trang Ngoc Van Do, Mechanical Engineering
Junda Chen, Computer Engineering and Computer Science Chiraag M . Dodhia, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Steven Zheng Chen, Computer Engineering and Computer Martin Sigwalt Doerr, Mechanical Engineering
Science Cameron Slate Donley, Computer Science
Xiaoyue Chen, Biomedical Engineering, Minor - Economics Travis Christopher Donnelly, Chemical Engineering, Minor -
Ryo Chiba, Computer Engineering and Computer Science Spanish
Tongai A. Chigwida, Computer Engineering and Computer Timothy Scott Dose, Electrical Engineering
Science Scott Curtis Drever, Electrical Engineering
Christopher Tsu-Lin Chin, Environmental Engineering Matthew Tomio Dung, Mechanical Engineering, Minor -
Albert Hyunchul Cho, Computer Engineering and Computer Musical Studies
Science Francis DyBuncio, Mechanical Engineering
Sing Kai Chong, Mechanical Engineering Jonathan Thomas Dye, Mechanical Engineering
Peter W a n Choo, Biomedical Engineering Niloofar Eliyahoo, Biomedical Engineering
Michael Tzuching Chou, Chemical Engineering Timothy Ashton Ellis, Aerospace Engineering

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Michael Joseph Elowson, Chemical Engineering Matthew Brigham Hall, Computer Engineering and Computer
Jannie Eng, Mechanical Engineering Science
Derek Eom, Computer Science Kevin James Harlow, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Shira Pnina Epstein, Electrical Engineering John Russell Harrison, Computer Engineering and Computer
Brett Allen Erickson, Mechanical Engineering, Minor - Science
Physics Coby Lee Hartman, Mechanical Engineering
Nusret Can Erturk, Industrial and Systems Engineering Syed Shahidul Hasan, Civil Engineering
Ari Can Eryorulmaz, Industrial and Systems Engineering Ristina Hassan, Chemical Engineering
Josue Escobar, Civil Engineering Austin Alexander Hay, Environmental Engineering, Minor -
Kristoffer Deguzman Escudero, Industrial and Systems Critical Approaches to Leadership
Engineering, Minor - Business Technology Fusion Bradley Allen Head, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Mapaul Tolentino Espina, Computer Science Claire Marie Heatherly, Aerospace Engineering
Wade Essick, Mechanical Engineering Andrew Gabriel Hegarty, Chemical Engineering
Brandon Christopher Dean Evans, Computer Science Michael Scott Hergenrader, Computer Science
Michael Joseph Ewart, Biomedical Engineering Jesse Isai Hernandez, Aerospace Engineering
Hanyu Fan, Electrical Engineering Pablo Ezequiel Hernandez, Mechanical Engineering
Thomas Charles Fanchin, Mechanical Engineering Jose Luis Herrera, Electrical Engineering, Minor - Computer
Michelle Alicia Farb, Industrial and Systems Engineering Science
Patrick Stephen Fay, Computer Science Sarah W o n g Hester, Astronautical Engineering
Felipe Figueroa, Mechanical Engineering James Robert Hill, Biomedical Engineering
Christopher Lee Fisher, Mechanical Engineering Jeanne Marie Hill, Biomedical Engineering
Caroline Juanita Fletcher, Civil Engineering Kristen Rose Hines, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Robert Kingsley Fogg, Aerospace Engineering Grace Gwendolyn Hirshan, Biomedical Engineering
Jannae Kimberly Fong, Aerospace Engineering Derek Dung-Ngoc Hoang, Civil Engineering
Michelle Lauren Forcier, Computer Science, Minor - Applied Brandon Alex Hochhauser, Civil Engineering
Computer Security Stephen Wilson Hopkins, Computer Science
Rayvionne Bridgette French, Computer Science Melanie Elizabeth Houselog, Biomedical Engineering
Sofia Christine Freytag, Biomedical Engineering Alan S. Hsieh, Aerospace Engineering
Tyler Rolson Friddle, Computer Science Eric Spencer Hsu, Chemical Engineering
Lydia Robin Froemelt, Industrial and Systems Engineering Shih An Hsu, Electrical Engineering
Vova Galchenko, Computer Engineering and Computer Science Amy Huang, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Minor -
Minal Gandhi, Industrial and Systems Engineering Marketing
Lara Garcia, Biomedical Engineering Lehan Huang, Computer Science/Business Administration
Jeffrey Aaron Garoon, Mechanical Engineering Miles Lorenzo Taguiam Huang, Astronautical Engineering
Tyler Harley Garvin, Biomedical Engineering Brandon Jhun-Wai Hui, Biomedical Engineering
Rayfe Gaspar-Asaoka, Electrical Engineering Suhanna Husein, Mechanical Engineering
Vasu Deva R. Gazula, Computer Engineering and Computer Elias Izpisua-Rodriguez, Mechanical Engineering
Science Michael Adam Jacobs, Mechanical Engineering
Swade Geiger, Mechanical Engineering Rowland Y. Jiao, Chemical Engineering
Patrick James Gendotti, Aerospace Engineering Rhesa Norato Joesoef, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Mina Nasr Gerges, Aerospace Engineering Corbin William Johnson, Aerospace Engineering, Minor -
Harjote Singh Gill, Computer Engineering and Computer Economics
Science David Jerico Johnson, Biomedical Engineering
Hanna Go, Civil Engineering Christopher Roy Jones, Biomedical Engineering
Ryan Chikara Gomoto, Biomedical Engineering Jessica Christine Jones, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Jaime Salvador Gonzalez, Mechanical Engineering Helene Adeline Jouin, Civil Engineering
Jacob Lynn Gotberg, Aerospace Engineering Billy Jung, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Alyssa Diane Gottlieb, Industrial and Systems Engineering Caitlin Rose Kacinski, Chemical Engineering, Minor -
Abtin Gramian, Computer Science, Minor - W e b Technologies Cinema-Television
and Applications 8c Music Recording Jeffrey David Kane, Mechanical Engineering
Elizabeth Lauren Greynald, Civil Engineering Matthew Alexander Kane, Computer Science
Mond Fan Guo, Chemical Engineering Bada Kang, Computer Science
Austen Satoshi Hagio, Electrical Engineering Yosub Kang, Chemical Engineering

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Bachelor of Science (continued)


Denise E. Karabowicz, Mechanical Engineering, Minor - Maria Angelica Rozele Banson Lee, Industrial and Systems
Sculpture Engineering
Preethi Reddy Kasireddy, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Pauline T o Lee, Chemical Engineering
Minor - Business Troy Trevor Lee, Computer Science, Minor - Entrepreneurship
Alex Jacob Katz, Biomedical Engineering James Matthew Leggett, Biomedical Engineering, Minor -
Mitchell Andrew Kaundart, Aerospace Engineering Critical Approaches to Leadership
Eric Martin Kawalsky, Electrical Engineering Marcus Lehmann, Chemical Engineering
Reid Y. Kawamoto, Civil Engineering Andrew Li, Computer Science/Business Administration
Anna Nazeeh Kawar, Mechanical Engineering James Yang Li, Electrical Engineering
Kevin Ibraheem Kelani, Computer Science/Business Chen Liang, Electrical Engineering
Administration Greg Lieberman, Computer Science, Minor - 2 - D Art for Games
Nicolas Xavier Kendall-Bar, Computer Science Charles Lin, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Garlen Khachatourian, Electrical Engineering Felix Lin, Chemical Engineering, Minor - Music Industry
Han Sang Kim, Civil Engineering Xin Liu, Computer Science
Kiwan Kim, Computer Science/Business Administration Thomas Daniel Livsey, Chemical Engineering
Youngjae Kim, Industrial and Systems Engineering Jessica Lo, Chemical Engineering
Christopher Bradley Kirk, Computer Science/Business Antonio Andres Longoria, Mechanical Engineering
Administration Christian Andres Lopez, Civil Engineering
Daniel Craigie Kivlovitz, Mechanical Engineering Franklin Leonel Lopez, Civil Engineering
Michael Karl Kohl, Mechanical Engineering Ivan Gabriel Lopez, Electrical Engineering
Scott Oliver Kohn, Computer Science Kristi Winifred Lu, Biomedical Engineering
Edward Chih-Hsiang Koo, Chemical Engineering John Curren Ludwig, Mechanical Engineering
Karishma Kothari, Computer Science/Business Administration Stephen John Lue, Aerospace Engineering, Minor - Business
Arianna Nicole Kovachevich, Mechanical Engineering Axel Lukas Lundin, Mechanical Engineering
Stephen Joseph Krach, Mechanical Engineering Fei Luo, Civil Engineering
Bauyrzhan Krykpayev, Electrical Engineering, Minor - Business Nicholas James Lux, Mechanical Engineering
Patrick Michael Kubisiak, Chemical Engineering Samantha Jenny Ma, Biomedical Engineering
Karthik Kumar Rao, Electrical Engineering Andrew Holmes MacVey, Civil Engineering
Celia Karen Kung, Computer Engineering and Computer Scott Joseph Macklin, Aerospace Engineering
Science Kevin John Maloney, Mechanical Engineering
Norman Edwin Kung, Biomedical Engineering Kyle Jordan Mansfield, Computer Science
Andrew David Kupiec, Biomedical Engineering Brandon Christian Marin, Chemical Engineering
Tyler Kurlas, Industrial and Systems Engineering Molly Kathryn Martens, Mechanical Engineering, Minor -
Jason Koichi Kuroda, Civil Engineering Spanish
Elton Kwok, Civil Engineering, Minor - Business Aaron Alistair Martin, Computer Science
Wilson Kyi, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Minor - Nancy Kathleen Martin, Civil Engineering
Business Ernesto Martinez, Civil Engineering
Animesh Krishna Lahoti, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Abanob Magdy Masoud, Aerospace Engineering
Minor - Business Kylie Yukari Matsumoto, Biomedical Engineering
Quan D . Lam, Industrial and Systems Engineering Kevin Crawford McBeth, Chemical Engineering
David F. Landau, Computer Science Kyle Douglas McCarty, Mechanical Engineering
Michael Andrew Lang, Computer Engineering and Computer Alec S. McCormick, Computer Engineering and Computer
Science Science
Lukas McCalester Lapinski, Biomedical Engineering Matthew Benjamin McCormick, Mechanical Engineering,
Cynthia Heather Larocque, Industrial and Systems Engineering Minor - Consumer Behavior
Roberta W a n Lau, Civil Engineering Michael Collin McCoy, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Winston Lays, Computer Engineering and Computer Science Alison Marie McDonald, Biomedical Engineering
Alex Lee, Aerospace Engineering Megan McDonald, Mechanical Engineering
Cynthia Shu Lee, Computer Engineering and Computer Rohan Mehra, Mechanical Engineering
Science, Minor - Economics Chris Leonidas Mintzias, Computer Science
Delan Lee, Mechanical Engineering Joseph Lucien Mirabeau, Computer Science
Eung Jin Lee, Electrical Engineering Maria Omer Mohammed, Civil Engineering
Jasper Kwok Lee, Computer Science Aidil M o h d Radzi, Chemical Engineering
Jeong Min Lee, Computer Science Jaime Prieto Moraza, Electrical Engineering

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Nicholas Takeichi Moriwaki, Industrial and Systems Engineering Fortino Jesus Ramirez, Civil Engineering
Melissa Ann Morris, Computer Science, Minor - Popular Music Kyle Fredrick Randolph, Mechanical Engineering
Studies Travis Alan Randolph, Chemical Engineering
Samantha Carron Morris, Environmental Engineering Nitasha Ranganath, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Jesse Munoz, Aerospace Engineering Jennie Maribel Reynoso, Aerospace Engineering
Catherine Blair Murray, Chemical Engineering Rebecca Ann Rhodes, Mechanical Engineering
William Louis Murray III, Aerospace Engineering David Michael Righettini, Computer Engineering and Computer
Chaitanya Rama Murthy, Chemical Engineering Science
Christian Bolivar Naranjo, Biomedical Engineering Jandro Riveron, Mechanical Engineering
Courtney Rose Neilan, Civil Engineering Nick Charles Rodes, Biomedical Engineering
Ross Crosby Nevdahl, Aerospace Engineering Daniel Avery Rodriguez, Civil Engineering
Alexander Loring Newnan, Computer Science/Business Juan Carlos Rodriguez Ogliastri, Computer Science
Administration, Minor - Applied Computer Security Michael Anthony Rodriguez, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Talia Shereen Nour-Omid, Computer Science/Business Ricardo Rodriguez, Civil Engineering
Administration Ben Andrew Rogowski, Civil Engineering
Michael James Noveck, Mechanical Engineering Jennifer Ann Rohrs, Biomedical Engineering
John Patrick O'Hollaren, Electrical Engineering Armando Rene Rojas, Mechanical Engineering
Donald Taylor Oelke, Mechanical Engineering Ricardo Andres Rojas, Mechanical Engineering
Robert Oh, Biomedical Engineering Ricardo Andres Rojas, Computer Engineering and Computer
Noah Andrew Olsman, Electrical Engineering, Minor - Science
Mathematics Russell Alexander Romeo, Mechanical Engineering
Dale Robert Olson, Computer Engineering and Computer Celen Rosales, Civil Engineering
Science, Minor - Economics Margaux Larisa Rotter, Civil Engineering
Chantillia Linh-Chi Ong, Aerospace Engineering Cindy Ibeth Ruiz, Biomedical Engineering
Christopher Gene Ono, Mechanical Engineering Michael James Sacks, Electrical Engineering
Miho Onuki, Aerospace Engineering Lena Saghian, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Seng Min Paek, Industrial and Systems Engineering Grace Noel Saunders, Computer Engineering and Computer
Gilberto Palacios-Perez, Mechanical Engineering Science
Allen Mingnan Pan, Electrical Engineering, Minor - Cinematic Ankush Saxena, Electrical Engineering
Arts Brian James Schriver, Biomedical Engineering
Juan Paulo Cannon Panaligan, Computer Engineering and Shari A. Schwartzer, Chemical Engineering, Minor — Economics
Computer Science, Minor - Music Industry Vaniah Juniper Schwenoha, Computer Engineering and
Nathan Raj Pandian, Mechanical Engineering, Minor - Computer Science
Engineering Technology Commercialization Michael Kelly Scott, Computer Engineering and Computer
Christopher John Parascandolo, Mechanical Engineering Science, Minor - Middle East Studies
Geoffrey Mackay Parkhill, Computer Science, Minor - Rachel Catherine Scott, Civil Engineering
Animation and Digital Arts Ryan Christopher Seams, Electrical Engineering, Minor -
Bradley Scott Parry, Chemical Engineering Marketing
Mrugen Dineshchandra Patel, Aerospace Engineering Paige Colfax Selby, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Janelle Marie Patterson, Civil Engineering, Minor - Musical Jonathan Barrido Sepulveda, Biomedical Engineering, Minor -
Theatre Jazz Studies
James Paulino, Jr., Mechanical Engineering Lawrence Sequino, Computer Science
David Lee Pavey, Computer Engineering and Computer Science Kristen Lee Sharer, Civil Engineering
David Alan Perera, Civil Engineering Patrick Thomas Shay, Computer Science
Gerardo Perez-Lizarraga, Industrial and Systems Engineering Michael Lee Sheehan, Computer Science
Micah Richard Perryman, Chemical Engineering Lihui Shen, Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Damian Hilton Pherigo, Mechanical Engineering Mihir Viren Sheth, Computer Science
Bradley George Phillips, Mechanical Engineering Bryan Shieh, Environmental Engineering
Erin L. Pitterle, Mechanical Engineering Sungyoon Shim, Mechanical Engineering
Kyle Andrew Planeaux, Chemical Engineering Laura Jean Leverone Shinners, Civil Engineering
Brittney Jo Pottenger, Industrial and Systems Engineering Seyedeh Ghazal Shoorideh Shirazi Nejad, Chemical Engineering
William Edward Price, Chemical Engineering Kristin Janet Shumake, Mechanical Engineering
Eric M . Quillen, Computer Science Joshua M . Silverman, Computer Science/Business
Ashwath Rajan, Biomedical Engineering Administration

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Bachelor of Science (continued)


Molly Beth Simon, Industrial and Systems Engineering Julia Marie Vyborny, Aerospace Engineering
Deo M . Singh, Aerospace Engineering Justin Joffrion Walker, Civil Engineering, Minor - Public Policy
Michelle Christine Sirois, Industrial and Systems Engineering Matthew Alan Walther, Mechanical Engineering
Amanda Marie Slack, Industrial and Systems Engineering Chih-Wen Wang, Aerospace Engineering
Charles Jeffrey Smith, Mechanical Engineering Ruoyang Wang, Computer Science
Georgina Bramwell Smith, Biomedical Engineering Samantha Janine Wang, Industrial and Systems Engineering,
Sukhyun Soh, Civil Engineering Minor - Mathematics
Adam Brakefield Sparks, Astronautical Engineering Thomas Sheng-Chieh Wang, Electrical Engineering
Scott Edward Sperling, Computer Science/Business Yuanbo Wang, Computer Science
Administration Isaac Joseph Weitzhandler, Chemical Engineering
Baillie Ann Sproul, Civil Engineering Kai Wen, Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Monica Alaine Stern, Biomedical Engineering, Minor - Art Grant Rockwood Whitney, Mechanical Engineering
History Jennifer Lynne Whitty, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Stephanie Rose Stillman, Biomedical Engineering Bethany Hope Wikfors, Mechanical Engineering
Aleksandra V. Strochkova, Civil Engineering Vidit Bird William, Electrical Engineering
Kelly Ann Stupi, Civil Engineering Gavin Michael Williams, Computer Science
Andrew W . Su, Mechanical Engineering, Minor - Political Megan Lynn Williamson, Civil Engineering
Science Jasmine Nicole Yin W u n W o n g , Industrial and Systems
Arun Kishor Sujanani, Aerospace Engineering Engineering, Minor - Business Law
Matthew Sean Sullivan, Electrical Engineering, Minor - Music Jonathon Tin H o Wong, Chemical Engineering
Recording Justin Shu Shueng Wong, Mechanical Engineering
Kevin Andrew Swenson, Mechanical Engineering, Minor - Chuayrach Wongrattananon, Chemical Engineering
Physics Nicholas Winston Wright, Chemical Engineering
Kyle Robert Swenson, Mechanical Engineering Travis Asher Wylde, Civil Engineering
Reiichi Ricky Takehara, Electrical Engineering, Minor - Casper Wypych, Mechanical Engineering
Business Wade Christian Yamazaki, Biomedical Engineering
Iskender Sinan Temo, Industrial and Systems Engineering Aaron Michael Yan, Mechanical Engineering
Steven Corey Thomas, Mechanical Engineering Sonia Suyu Yang, Computer Science/Business Administration
Nathaniel Dewey Thorn, Computer Science Steve Minsoo Yang, Civil Engineering
Robert Lee Thorpe, Civil Engineering Zifan Yang, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Minor -
Jasmine Ashley Thum, Biomedical Engineering Economics
Enze Tian, Chemical Engineering Chi Yao, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Catherina Mendiola Ticsay, Mechanical Engineering Phylicia Elaine Yap, Mechanical Engineering
Dora Giamy Tien, Chemical Engineering Andrew Maurice Yee, Biomedical Engineering
Benjamin Holden Title, Aerospace Engineering Bo Yin, Electrical Engineering
Dustin Tran, Electrical Engineering Jun Yin, Electrical Engineering
Duy Ba Tran, Computer Science/Business Administration Tai Yogev, Electrical Engineering
Richard Ujadughele, Electrical Engineering Niels-David Ryotaro Yogi, Computer Science
Mia Reiko Unwin, Chemical Engineering Aditi Yokota-Joshi, Civil Engineering
Debbie Jane Urruela, Chemical Engineering Jinson Yu, Computer Science
Patrick John Vail, Aerospace Engineering Michael John Zarem, Aerospace Engineering
Liza Marie Valenti, Electrical Engineering Catherine Liu Zhang, Computer Science
Varit Vatjaraboonjoti, Industrial and Systems Engineering Jenny Jun Yue Zhang, Chemical Engineering
Andrea Vayda, Industrial and Systems Engineering Evan Chia-Chu Zhou, Mechanical Engineering
Garrett Matthew Velasquez, Industrial and Systems Engineering Colleen Li Zhu, Biomedical Engineering
Angelo Carlo Ongsiapco Ventura, Computer Science
Lucas Edward Vollherbst, Electrical Engineering, Minor - Music
Recording

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Master of Construction Management


Jie He, LL.B., Tianjin University, China Venkatesh Viswanathan, B.Engr., Sri Venkateswara College of
Roy E. Pinch, B.A., Florida State University Engineering, India
Daniel Nathan Pourbaba, B.S., University of Southern California Tuohua Wang, B.Engr., City University of H o n g Kong
Matthew Daniel Richman-Raphael, B.S., University of Zeyu Wang, B.S., LL.B., Tianjin University, China
Mary Washington Si W u , B.S., University of British Columbia, Canada
Cooper Chapin Stephenson, B.S., University of Southern
California

Master of Engineering
John Thomas Cale Davis, Computer-Aided Engineering, B.S., Vanlong Ngy, Structural Design, B.S., University of Southern
University of California, San Diego California
Breanna Hart Livingston, Structural Design, B.S., University of Dylan Joseph Olson, Structural Design, B.S., San Diego State
Southern California University

Master of Science
Omar Adel Abed, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Venkata Naga Sai Nikhil Aitharaju, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
California, Berkeley Osmania University, India
Lucy Abramyan, Computer Science, B.S., Harvey Mudd College Asad Ali Akmal, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Leon Aburime, Computer Science, B.S., Northern Illinois California, Irvine
University Ravitej Akula, Computer Science, B.S., Vellore Institute of
Benjamin Ackerman, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University of Technology, India
Southern California Nayef Saud Al Abdulhadi, Engineering Management, B.Engr.,
David Michael Adams, Computer Engineering, B.S., Ohio State King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
University Adel Essa Al Ghamdi, Electrical Engineering, B.S., King Fahd
Sireesh Adimadhyam, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Jawaharlal University of Petroleum 8c Minerals, Saudi Arabia
Nehru Technological University, India Robert Peter AUand, Computer Engineering, B.S., University of
Madhusudhan Reddy Adupala, Computer Science, B.S., Motilal Southern California
Nehru Regional Engineering College, India Mohammed Abdullah A Al Zaid, Computer Science, B.S.,
Neelima Agarwal, Computer Science, B.S., Guru Gobind Singh King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
Indraprastha University, India Abdulaziz Ali A Al-Azman, Petroleum Engineering, B.S.,
Shivam Agarwal, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Birla Institute King Fahd University of Petroleum 8c Minerals, Saudi Arabia
of Technology and Science, India Ali Hassan Al-Saffar, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., Florida
Suchindra Agarwal, Computer Science, B.Engr. University of International University
Mumbai, India Nadia Khaled M . Al-Zeabot, Petroleum Engineering, B.S.,
Sumit Surendra Agarwal, Computer Science, B.S., Nirma Kuwait University
University of Science and Technology, India Yazeed Ibrahim A Alabdulkarim, Computer Science, B.S.,
Smita Aggarwal, Computer Science, B.Engr., College of King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
Engineering Roorkee, India Ibrahim Mohammed Alabdulwahab, Petroleum Engineering,
Preetham Aghalaya Manjunatha, Civil Engineering, B.Engr. B.S., King Fahd University of Petroleum 8c Minerals,
Visveswaraiah Technological University, India Saudi Arabia
Abdulshafil Ahmed, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Olatunde Adeniyi Alade, Systems Architecting and Engineering,
Southern California B.S., University of Maryland, College Park
Asif Habeeb Ahmed, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Hadyan Fahad Alajmi, Petroleum Engineering, B.Engr., Kuwait
Southern California University
Young Chun Ahn, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Abdullah Ahmed Alakeely, Petroleum Engineering, B.S.,
California, Santa Barbara Colorado School of Mines
Madhur Ahuja, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Guru Gobind Juan Carlos Alamilla, Civil Engineering, B.S., California State
Singh Indraprastha University, India Polytechnic University, Pomona
Roma Shankar Ahuja, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Razan Alayed, Financial Engineering, B.A., California State
Mumbai, India University, Fullerton
Sahil Ahuja, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., University of Shawn Aldridge, Computer Science, B.S., University of Alaska -
Mumbai, India Anchorage

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Master of Science (continued)


Sara Gladys Alegria, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of Daniel Kevin Anderson, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University
Southern California of Southern California
Matthew Philip Ales, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., California Dony Ang, Computer Science, B.S., Sekolah Tinggi Teknik
Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Surabaya, Indonesia
Fahad A.S.A. Alghanem, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., Oregon Piti Angkasuwansiri, Industrial and Systems Engineering,
State University B.Engr., Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology,
Abdulaziz Alhadlaq, Computer Science, B.S., King Saud Thammasat University, Thailand
University, Saudi Arabia Chetan Ankola, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visveswaraiah
Lilliam I. Alicea-Rodriguez, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Technological University, India
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Anshul, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Thapar University, India
Hashem Alkaabi, Engineering Management, B.S., University of Supachai Anuyouthapong, Aerospace Engineering, B.Engr.,
Southern California Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat
Aparajitha Allamraju, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of University, Thailand
Mumbai, India Mahir Anwar, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visveswaraiah
Adrian RayLinzie Allen, Systems Architecting and Engineering, Technological University, India
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Divya Appanna, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Visveswaraiah
Hesham Abdullah Almahmoud, Financial Engineering, B.Eng., Technological University, India
King Saud University, Saudi Arabia Dypiter Arifin, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of Southern
Marwan Almaymoni, Computer Science, B.S., King Saud California
University, Saudi Arabia David Richard Armstrong, Mechanical Engineering, B.S.,
Raed Alouhali, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., University of University of California, Los Angeles
Southwestern Louisiana Katherine J. Arnold, Medical Device and Diagnostic
Zaid Tawfig Alrayyes, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., King Fahd Engineering, B.Engr., University of Wisconsin, Madison
University of Petroleum 8c Minerals, Saudi Arabia Sarkis Daron Aroyan, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University
Robaya Alsabhan, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Indiana of California, Los Angeles
University J. Fernando Arreola, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Ahmad Abdulaziz Alsinan, Computer Science, B.S., King Fahd Southern California
University of Petroleum 8c Minerals, Saudi Arabia Alekzandra Zoe Arsenych, Astronautical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Majed Khalid Alsuwaigh, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Arizona
Montana College of Mineral Science 8c Technology Rebecca Min Arvanites, Computer Science, B.S., Massachusetts
Abdulla Mohammed Alwabel, Computer Science, B.S., Institute of Technology
King Saud University, Saudi Arabia Vivekanand Arza, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Visveswaraiah
Lokesh Prakash Amamani, Electrical Engineering, B.Eng., Technological University, India
University of Mumbai, India Jeffrey Christopher Aschenbrenner, Systems Architecting and
Asghar Amiri, Civil Engineering, B.S., M.S., Shariff University Engineering, B.S., Saint Louis University
of Technology, Iran Michael Mulugeta Asfaw, Aerospace Engineering
Setareh Amoozadeh, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mohammad Asghari, Computer Science, B.S., Shahid Beheshti
B.S., University of Tehran, Iran; B.S., Tehran University of University, Iran
Technology, Iran Vishaknag Ashoka, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visveswaraiah
Dong An, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., University Technological University, India
of Shanghai for Science and Technology, China Sina Askari, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., California State
Dongkun An, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Kyunghee University, University, Los Angeles
Korea Shireesh Asthana, Computer Science, B.S., Jaypee Institute of
Tai An, Computer Science, B.S., Tianjin University, China Information Technology, India
Vijaya Raahavan Anand Kumar, Mechanical Engineering, Ali Atefi, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of California,
B.Engr., Anna University, India Los Angeles; J.D., Yeshiva University
Anushank Anand, Computer Science, B.Engr., Bharati Nyjal Augustine, Computer Science, B.Engr., North
Vidyapeeth University, India Maharashtra University, India
Ekaansh Anand, Computer Science, B.Engr., Panjab University, Lawrence H u n - G i Aung, Computer Science, B.S., University of
India Southern California
Karthik Ananthanarayanan, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Negin Badii, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S.,
National Institute of Technology, Trichy, India University of Southern California
Anjana Anantharama Krishnan, Biomedical Engineering, Gurupreet Gurucharansingh Bagga, Civil Engineering, B.S.,
B.Engr., Anna University, India University of Pune, India

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Ankita Ramswaroop Bajaj, Computer Science, B.Engr., Manu Bhadoria, Computer Science, B.S., Jamia Millia Islamia,
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, India India
Christopher Scott Baker, Computer Science, B.S., Washington Ramnath Venkat Bhagavath, Operations Research Engineering,
State University B.S., York University, Canada
Elise Baker, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., The Pennsylvania Vishal Dineshchandra Bhaidasna, Mechanical Engineering,
State University B.Engr., Sardar Patel University, India
Yulia Olegovna Baker, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of Urmi Rabindranath Bhakta, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Southern California University of Mumbai, India
Prithvi Raj Balaram, Computer Science, B.S., University of Anish Bhalerao, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University of
Southern California Washington
Kaushik Balasubramanian, Aerospace Engineering, B.Engr., Satpal Singh Bhamra, Industrial and Systems Engineering,
Visveswaraiah Technological University, India B.Engr., University of Mumbai, India
Matthew Collin Baldwin, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Purdue Aditya Sanjay Bhat, Engineering Management, B.Engr.,
University - West Lafayette University of Mumbai, India
Naveen Bangalore Nanjundaprasad, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shakti Pooja Bhat, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Vellore
Visveswaraiah Technological University, India Institute of Technology, India
Paul Anderson Banicevic, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., M.S., Prashant Nandlal Bhatia, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr.,
University of California, Santa Barbara University of Mumbai, India
Heli Bao, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Peking University, China; Mamta Navinchandra Bhavsar, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
M.Engr., Tongji University, China University of Mumbai, India
Licheng Bao, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Fudan University, Viraj Suryakant Bhogle, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
China Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology, India
Sumita Barahmand, Computer Science, B.S., Sharif University of Rithu Kumar Bhonsle, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Technology, Iran Visveswaraiah Technological University, India
Stephen Michael Barnes, Computer Science, B.S., University of Anirudh Bhuchar, Engineering Management, B.S., Ohio State
Arkansas, Fayetteville University
Michael Anthony Barrucco, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Pengcheng Bian, Computer Science, B.Engr., H o n g Kong
The Pennsylvania State University University of Science and Technology
Shruthi Singatagere Basavaraj, Computer Science, B.Engr., Paul Douglas Birkner, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University
Visveswaraiah Technological University, India of Southern California
Keerthana Baskaran, Computer Science, B.Engr., Anna Abhimanyu Ganga Jal Bishnoi, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
University, India Maharishi Dayanand University, India
Aparajita Basu Arya, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Uttar Samik Santosh Biswas, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Pradesh Technical University, India University of Mumbai, India
Rishi Gautam Bawdekar, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Sampat Biswas, Computer Science, B.S., West Bengal University
B.S., University of Mumbai, India of Technology, India
Kristina Danielle Beal, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of Daniel Kenneth Bone, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Southern California Missouri
Arash Beheshtian, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., MP1, Islamic Edward Bonyadi, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S.,
Azad University, Iran California State University, Los Angeles
Beril Behruz, Health Systems Management Engineering, B.S., Sean Boocock, Computer Science, B.S., Georgetown University
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Laukik Sudhir Bothara, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Brian James Belley, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Pune, India
B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Amanda Nicole Bozovich, Electrical Engineering, B.A.,
Louis Fabricio Bermeo, Health Systems Management Engineering, Occidental College; B.S., California Institute of Technology
B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Niraj Davlatram Brahmkhatri, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Connor Beaucage Bernstein, Financial Engineering, B.S., T h e Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India
University of Southern California Sarah Christine Brandt, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Ohio State
Ryan Wells Berti, Computer Science, B.S., University of University
Southern California Rajveer Singh Brar, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Punjab
Andrew Robert Bertolucci, Applied Mechanics, B.S., California Technical University, India
State Polytechnic University, Pomona Justin Mark Jeffery Brouse, Engineering Management, B.S.,
Robert M . Beswick, Computer Science, B.A., Pomona College United States Merchant Marine Academy

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Korkut Gokmen Brown, Electrical Engineering, B.S., M.S., Michael Royce Carroll, Computer Science, B.S., Louisiana State
University of Southern California University
Ahmed Khaled Bubshait, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., Giacomo Castiglioni, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering,
King Fahd University of Petroleum 8c Minerals, Saudi Arabia B.Engr., Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Ryan Michael Bucher, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Matias Federico Cavuoti, Electrical Engineering, B.S.,
Pennsylvania State University Buenos Aires Institute of Technology, Brazil
Joseph Evan Buckwalter, Computer Science, B.S., Brigham Sanda E. Cea, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Young University California, Irvine
Keith Charles Buerger, Systems Architecting and Engineering, Bryan Hilding Cederholm, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Western
B.S., Harvey Mudd College New England College
Witchawat Burapavong, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Venkat Chadalawada, Environmental Engineering, B.S.,
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand Osmania University, India
Robert Burrell, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Fordham Manvir Singh Chahal, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Punjabi
University University, India
Craig Burton, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S., Sumedh Chalermkanjana, Computer Science, B.Engr., National
Colorado State University University of Singapore
Jennifer Marie Butler, Computer Science, B.S., Ohio State Andrew Heiyiu Chan, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
University California, San Diego
Suela Buzi, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern Prajak Chanchairoek, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
California Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Benjamen Paul Bycroft, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Avinash Shoury Chandana, Engineering Management, B.S.,
University of Southern California; B A . , Willamette Osmania University, India; G.Cert., University of Southern
University California
Ashley Kristin Cabico, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of Sagar Khushiram Chandnani, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Southern California Gujurat University, India
Eric Cabral, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., California State Chia-Hao Chang, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., National
Polytechnic University, Pomona Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan
Linmeng Cai, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Donghua Chia-Ming Chang, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr.,
University, China National Cheng-Kung University, Taiwan
Norma Valerie Camacho, Systems Architecting and Engineering, Edward Jimin Chang, Civil Engineering, B.E., Vanderbilt
B.S., University of Southern California University
Sean Anthony Camarella, Materials Engineering, B.S., Fangyuan Chang, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., East China
University of California, Los Angeles University of Science and Technology
Adan Roel Cano, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., Texas Tech Keng-Shuo Chang, Computer Science, B.S., National Central
University University, Taiwan
Baohua Cao, Computer Science, B.S., W u h a n University, Perry Weiyi Chang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
China California, Santa Barbara
Li Cao, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., W u h a n University of Tzu-Hsiang Chang, Materials Engineering, B.S., National
Science and Technology, China Chung Cheng University, Taiwan
Wei Cao, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Sichuan University, Chih-Chang Chao, Environmental Engineering, B.S., National
China Central University, Taiwan
Ya Cao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Harbin Institute of Theodora Chaspari, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., National
Technology, China Technological University of Athens, Greece
Yujun Cao, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Xidian University, Gaurang Satish Chaudhari, Electrical Engineering, B.S.,
China University of Mumbai, India
Zhu Cao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Xi'an Jiaotong Manasi Ramdas Chavan, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr.,
University, China D.J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, India
Colin Patrick Carr, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., University Aditya Chawla, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
of Colorado at Boulder Mumbai, India
Luisana Carrasco, Operations Research Engineering, B.S., Arthur Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Monterrey Institute of Technology, Mexico California, Los Angeles
Adriel Orlando Carreno, Systems Architecting and Engineering, Boyu Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University
B.S., University of Southern California of Posts and Telecommunications, China

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Changyun Chen, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Huazhong Yujie Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of
University of Science and Technology, China Technology, China
Chao Chen, Computer Science, B.S., South China Agricultural Yun Chen, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Tongji University,
University China
Chao-Ui Chen, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., National Zhuo Chen, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., Nankai University,
Formosa University, Taiwan China
Chen Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University Chao-Han Cheng, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Chang Gung
of Posts and Telecommunications, China University, Taiwan
Cheng-Lun Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Feng Chia Cheng Cheng, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Jilin University,
University, Taiwan China
Chi-An Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Tsing Hua Haoran Cheng, Petroleum Engineering, B.Engr., Tsinghua
University, Taiwan University, China
Chia Yun Chen, Chemical Engineering, B.S., University of H o - M e i Cheng, Civil Engineering, B.S., National Taiwan
Arizona Ocean University
Chia-Yin Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Chinese Culture Huihui Cheng, Computer Science, B.S., Nanjing University of
University, Taiwan Technology, China
Chih Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Southern Ka-Wen Cheng, Aerospace Engineering, B.Engr., Tamkang
California University, Taiwan
Chih-Rung Larry Chen, Computer Science, B.S., University of Lei Cheng, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Fudan University, China
British Columbia, Canada Li Cheng, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr, Harbin Institute of
Chun-Kang Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Technology, China
Central University, Taiwan Yilong Cheng, Computer Science, B.S., Beijing University of
Hanchao Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Aerospace 8c Astronomy, China
Tong University, China Yu Feng Cheng, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S.,
I-Hsin Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Central University of Waterloo, Canada
University, Taiwan Adwait Anirudha Cheoolkar, Biomedical Engineering, B.S.,
Jiazheng Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of University of Mumbai, India
Posts and Telecommunications, China Omid Cherchian, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Junwen Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Southern California
Electronic Science 8c Technology of China Yeshwant Cherukuru, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Vellore
Liang Chen, Engineering Management, B.Engr., University of Institute of Technology, India
Shanghai for Science and Technology, China Heath Zenas Cheung, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Purdue
Nan Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nanchang University, University - West Lafayette
China Sagar Prakash Chhabria, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Po Cheng Chen, Chemical Engineering, B.S., National University of Mumbai, India
University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan Luyan Chi, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tsinghua
Ryan Yi-Hsien Chen, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., University, China
University of Southern California Chi-Chung Chiang, Financial Engineering, B.S., Chung Yuan
Shuai Chen, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr., Christian University, Taiwan
Tongji University, Shanghai, China Ming-Tuo Chin, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National
Shuo Chen, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., W u h a n University of Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Technology, China Maria Chistiakova, Chemical Engineering B.S., B.A., University
Tina Chen, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern of California, Berkeley
California Shivani Kardam Chi talia, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Weiwei Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Tsinghua University, University of Mumbai, India
China Kyuha Cho, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of
Weiyu Chen, Engineering Management, B.S., Peking University, Southern California
China Robert Tracy Choat, Systems Architecting and Engineering,
Xiaoxuan Chen, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University B.S., Tennessee Tech University; G.Cert., University of
of Technology, China Southern California
Xinyu Chen, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., South China Cauchy Hoe-Jee Choi, Computer Science, B.S., University of
University of Technology Southern California
Yi-Hsiu Chen, Engineering Management, B.S., Yuan Ze Ann Crystal Chong, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S.,
University, Taiwan University of Southern California

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Parul Kanwar Banwari Lai Chopra, Civil Engineering, Ziwei Cui, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Institute of
B.Engr., National Institute of Technology, Timchirappalli, Technology, China
India Jonathan David Culp, Computer Science, B.A., Bard College
Szu-Ting Chou, Computer Science, B.S., Fu Jen Catholic Scott Tucker Cummings, Mechanical Engineering, B.S.,
University, Taiwan University of Southern California
Ankur Choubey, Computer Science, B.Engr., Institute of Anthony Michael D'Addieco, Petroleum Engineering, B.S.,
Technology and Management, India Carnegie Mellon University
Suraj Chowbene Mohanraj, Computer Science, B.Engr., Arun Sunny D'Souza, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Manipal
Visveswaraiah Technological University, India University, India
Meghna Pal Chowdhary, Green Technologies, B.S., Punjab Lakshmi Kumar Dabbiru, Electrical Engineering, B.Tech,
Technical University, India National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India
Drew Christensen, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S., Chenxi Dai, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Sun Yat-sen
Loyola Marymount University University, China
An Ba Chu, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of Gaurav Shantaram Dalvi, Computer Science, B.Engr., University
Southern California of Pune, India
Chung-Wen Chuang, Civil Engineering, B.S., National Taiwan Devesh Dama, Computer Science, B.S., Jaypee Institute of
University, M.S., University of California, Davis Information Technology, India
Jatin Chugh, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Kurukshetra Kushal Sukhdevbhai Damani, Chemical Engineering,
University, India B.Engr., Nirma University of Science and Technology,
Steven Jan W o Chun, Systems Architecting and Engineering, India
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Samantha Mary Danesis, Computer Science, B.S., Rose-Hulman
Sanghun Chung, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Virginia Institute of Technology
Polytechnic Institute and State University Brian Nhu Dang, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Frederick Matthew Chyan, Electrical Engineering, B.S., California, Irvine
University of Arizona Dhruv Sushil Dani, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Dhirubhai
Morgan Ashley Clark, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University Ambani Institute of Information and Communication
of Southern California Technology, India
Barry William Clyde, Civil Engineering, B.S., State University of Jai Ashok Datar, Computer Science, B.Engr., R.V. College of
New York, Oneonta; B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Engineering, India
State University Marc Stuart Specter Davidson, Materials Science, B.S.,
Angelica Maria Cobo, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Florida Harvey M u d d College
International University Tyler William Davis, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University
Julie Ann Cojulun, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University of of Southern California
California, Irvine Ian Matthew Dawson, Astronautical Engineering, B.S./B.S.,
Collin Fletcher Corey, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., University of Arizona
California State University, Long Beach Enrique De La Rosa Maldonado, Electrical Engineering,
Laura Lindsay Crabtree, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.Engr., Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de
B.S., University of Southern California Monterrey, Mexico
Kevin Vincent Cranmer, Systems Architecting and Engineering, Vignesh Deivaraj, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Anna
B.S., T h e Pennsylvania State University University, India
Andron Kirk Creary, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., M.S., Sercan Demir, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Eng.,
Embry-Riddle Aeronautic University, Florida Selcuk University, Turkey
Colin William Crenshaw, Computer Science, B.S., University of Elizabeth Ann Deng, Computer Science, B.S., University of
California, Riverside Southern California
Joseph Eugene Crotchett, Computer Science, B.S., California Armen Derkevorkian, Electrical Engineering, B.S., M.S.,
State University, Long Beach G.Cert., University of Southern California
Mengyang Cui, Computer Science, B.Engr., East China Normal Aakar Kedar Desai, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sardar Patel
University University, India
Tiansong Cui, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang Esha Hiren Desai, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., South
University, China Gujarat University, India
Wanlong Cui, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., W u h a n Institute Meha Nitinchandra Desai, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
of Technology, China University of Mumbai, India
Yujiao Cui, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr., Parth Nilesh Desai, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Gujurat
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China University, India

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Viraj Viresh Desai, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of Uday Chetan Doshi, Electrical Engineering, B.S., California
Mumbai, India State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Yakshita Himatlal Desai, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Edward Dou, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S.,
University of Southern California University of California, Los Angeles
Nishita Chandrakant Deshmukh, Computer Science, B.Engr., Kevin Alan Douglass, Financial Engineering, B.A., University of
University of Pune, India Southern California
Ameya Anil Deshpande, Computer Science, B.Engr., University Namita Charmaine Dsilva, Engineering Management, B.Engr.,
of Pune, India University of Mumbai, India
Purva Deshpande, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of Jingyi Du, Computer Science, B.S., East China Normal
Mumbai, India University, China
Sumedh Sudhir Deshpande, Computer Science, B.Engr., Wei Du, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Institute of
Government College of Engineering, India Technology, China
Vivek Desikan, Computer Science, B.Engr., National Institute of Yiwei Du, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr.,
Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Binoy Bharat Dharia, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Thomas Edward Duerr, Engineering Management, B.S.,
Mumbai, India University of California, Irvine
Yu Di, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Chang'An University, Matthew Tomio Dung, Mechanical Engineering, B.S.,
China University of Southern California
Mario Alexander DiDonna, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Brandon W e n - H o u n g Dunn, Mechanical Engineering, B.S.,
University of Southern California University of Southern California
Victor Manuel Diaz, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of Cristin M Dziekonski, Electrical Engineering, B.S.,
Southern California Northwestern University
Daniel Walter Dietmeyer, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Michael Ricardo Eckstein, Aerospace Engineering, B.S.,
California State University, Fresno University of Southern California
Kushal Bharat Dighe, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Perry Martin Edmundson, Astronautical Engineering, B.E.,
B.Engr., University of Pune, India Carleton University, Canada
Thomas Peter Dilaura, Systems Architecting and Engineering, Joseph Donald Eide, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering,
B.S., Union College B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Hao Ding, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Chinese University Brandon Lee Einfeldt, Electrical Engineering, B.S., California
of Hong Kong State University, Northridge
Linwei Ding, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Dalian University Jennifer Brooke Eisenrod, Systems Architecting and
of Technology, China Engineering, B.S., University of Arizona
Chetan Avinash Diwan, Computer Science, B.Engr., University Farhan Elahi, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Florida Institute of
of Pune, India Technology
Aloka Dixit, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of Justin Keith Elerath, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University
Mumbai, India of Arizona
Byung-Kap Do, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S., Wael Mostafa Elhaddad, Electrical Engineering, M.S.,
University of Oklahoma; M.S., Southern Methodist University of Southern California, B.S., Ain Shams University,
University Egypt
Melissa Ann Doan, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Purdue Jason Ellert, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., California State
University - West Lafayette University, Long Beach
Jake Kensington Dodd, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Mohamed M Elmabruk Elsafih, Petroleum Engineering,
University of Southern California B.Engr., Al Fateh University, Libya
Hang Dong, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong Ashley Marie Emery, Systems Architecting and Engineering,
University of Science and Technology, China B.S., University of Michigan, A n n Arbor
Jie Dong, Computer Science, B.Engr., Anhui Normal University, Diana Judy Eng, Chemical Engineering, B.S., University of
China California, Berkeley
Zhaomin Dong, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Michigan Josue Enriquez, Jr., Civil Engineering, B.S., University of
Technological University Southern California
Karan Amar Doshi, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Gretchen Layne Esau, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S.,
University of Pune, India University of Southern California
Suchita Doshi, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Arash Eskandarinazhad, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Sharif
Mumbai, India University of Technology, Iran

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Mina Azer Eskandrous, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University Agla Fridjonsdottir, Engineering Management, B.Engr.,
of Southern California Reykjavik University, Iceland
Erick Alexander Estrada, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Kaimei Fu, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University
University of Southern California of Technology, China
Nabil Mohamed R. Estuka, Petroleum Engineering, B.Engr., Yi Hsien Fu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Yuan Ze University,
Al Fateh University, Libya Taiwan
Michael Andrew Ettenger, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Rohit Fugre, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Mumbai,
University of California, San Diego India
Megan Elizabeth Eyerly, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Rachelle Mari Fuhrer, Computer Science, B.A., University of
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California, San Diego
Omar Facory, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of David Ross Fuller, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S.,
Southern California California State University, Long Beach; G.Cert., University
Temitayo Fadelu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Baylor University of Southern California
Omer A. Faghfoor, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Steven Chi-Hang Fung, Systems Architecting and Engineering,
Southern California B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Ahmad Faghihi, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., University of Aram Gabrielyan, Financial Engineering, B.A., Yerevan National
Tehran, Iran Institute of Economics, Armenia; M B A , University of
Chuanyun Fan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Institute California, Irvine
of Technology, China Reeshabh Hasmukh Gadda Alias Shah, Computer Science,
De-Yuan Fan, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., National B.Engr., University of Mumbai, India
Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan Divya Reddy Gadila, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Jawaharlal
Shijie Fan, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Tianjin University, Nehru Technological University, India
China Neha Vinay Gadre, Computer Science, B.Engr., Cummins
Xilong Fan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing Forestry College of Engineering for Women, India
University, China Vipul Pavan Gagrani, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
Yuejiang Fan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Institute Pune, India
of Technology, China Daniel Humberto Gaily-Gonzalez, Mechanical Engineering,
Xin Fang, Materials Science, B.S., University of Science and B.S., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Technology of China Chitrabharathi Ganapathy, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Samaneh Fatemi, Engineering Management, M.S., University SSN College of Engineering, India
of Southern California, B.S., Sharif University of Technology, Vipresh Gangwal, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Iran Pune, India
Gregory Paul Fatticci, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Caoqianli Gao, Computer Science, B.S., University of Electronic
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Science 8c Technology of China
Suphan Fayong, Computer Science, B.Engr., Chulalongkorn Charles Zhang Gao, Computer Science, B.A., University of
University, Thailand California, Irvine
Matthew Edward Fedynyshyn, Computer Engineering, B.S., Jingqi Gao, Financial Engineering, B.S., Beijing University of
University of Southern California Posts and Telecommunications, China
Cody Fegely, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., The Pennsylvania Ruotian Gao, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Jilin University,
State University China
Juanyi Feng, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Harbin Yi Gao, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., H o n g Kong Polytechnic
Engineering University, China University
Lin Feng, Environmental Engineering, B.S., Nanjing Normal Elsa Fiorella Gardella, Engineering Management, B.Engr.,
University, China Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
Yan Feng, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Dalian University of Prateek Garg, Computer Science, B.S., Jaypee Institute of
Technology, China Information Technology, India
Thomas Matthew Ferri, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Shubham Garg, Astronautical Engineering, B.Engr., Manipal
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor University, India
John Patrick Finney, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Georgia Riley Verl Garrett, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Northern
Institute of Technology Arizona University
Brandon M . Foster, Computer Science, B.S., University of Autumn Dawn Gee, Astronautical Engineering, B.S.,
California, Los Angeles Embry-Riddle Aeronautic University, Florida
Erin Elizabeth Fowler, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University Matthew Larkin Gehl, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University
of Southern California of Virginia

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Roger George, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Calicut University, Anurag Goyal, Computer Science, B.Engr., University Institute
India of Technology, India
Sunitha Ann George, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Sathyabama Mehmet Sinan Gozum, Civil Engineering, B.S., Sabanci
Institute of Science and Technology, India University, Turkey
Matthew Wayne Gerlitz, Aerospace and Mechanical Andrew William Grace, Green Technologies, B.S., University of
Engineering, B.S., Western New England College Southern California
Siamak Ghanizadeh Hesar, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Stacey L. Graham, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S.,
Sharif University of Technology, Iran; M.S., University of University of Southern California
Rhode Island Sarath Chandra Grandhi, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Jay Ajaykumar Gheewala, Computer Science, B.Engr., Osmania University, India
Dharmsinh Desai University, India William O. Gray, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Northwestern
Sourav Ghosh, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sardar Patel University
University, India Nelson Wesley Green, Astronautical Engineering, B.A.,
David John Gill, Computer Science, B.S., University of Toronto, University of California, Los Angeles; B.S., California State
Canada Polytechnic University, Pomona
Karan Gill, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of Pune, Nathan Greenfield, Computer Science, B.S., University of
India California, San Diego
Matthew Ryan Gilpin, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University Elizabeth Lauren Greynald, Civil Engineering, B.S., University
of Southern California of Southern California
Jason Seth Godfrey, Operations Research Engineering, B.A., Jie Gu, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., University of Bristol,
B.S., Queens University, Canada England
Noel Adrian Godinez, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Harvey Prathyusha Guduri, Computer Science, B.S., Jawaharlal Nehru
Mudd College Technological University, India
Aman Goel, Computer Science, B.S., Indian Institute of Lisa Anne Gulmon, Medical Device and Diagnostic
Technology Kharagpur Engineering, B.S., University of Southern California
Cheryl Anne Goetz, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Michigan Batuhan Mustafa Gundogdu, Electrical Engineering, B.S.,
State University Turkish Naval Academy
Saahil Gokhale, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Pune, Cheng Guo, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Donghua
India University, China
James Harris Golden, Systems Architecting and Engineering, Chenxi Guo, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai
B.S., Carnegie Mellon University Jiao Tong University, China
Ahmad Golmohammadi, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Hanli Guo, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Xiamen University,
Shahid Beheshti University, Iran; M.S., Sharif University of China
Technology, Iran Hanliang Guo, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Tsinghua
Lei Gong, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai University, China
University, China Liqing Guo, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Tangxiaoheng Gong, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Science and Technology, China
B.Engr., Sichuan University, China Xiaoxi Guo, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Northeastern
Albert Gonzalez, Engineering Management, B.S., Embry-Riddle University, China
Aeronautic University, Florida Yanan Guo, Computer Science, B.S., Beijing Institute of
Jason Michael Goodman, Computer Science, B.Engr., Ohio Technology, China
State University Arpit Gupta, Computer Science, B.Engr., Rajiv Gandhi
Christopher Scott Gordon, Computer Science, B.S., University Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, India
of Southern California Himanshu Gupta, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Jaypee
Karan Rajendragiri Goswami, Computer Science, B.S., Nirma Institute of Information Technology, India
University of Science and Technology, India Megha Gupta, Computer Science, B.S., Indian Institute of
Vikas Gotham, Computer Science, B.S., Amrita Vishwa Technology - Bombay Powai; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic
Vidyapeetham, India Institute
He Gou, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Harbin Engineering Priyanshu Arjunlal Gupta, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
University, China Sardar Patel University, India
Anirudh Govil, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Delhi, Shrey Gupta, Computer Science, B.S., Guru Gobind Singh
India Indraprastha University, India
Adarsh Gowda Venkata Subba Shetty, Computer Science, Vaibhav Gupta, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Guru Gobind
B.Engr., Visveswaraiah Technological University, India Singh Indraprastha University, India

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Robert Stevens Gustafson, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Bradley Richard Helley, Green Technologies, B.S., California
University of Southern California State University, Northridge
Benjamin Andrew Haas, Systems Architecting and Engineering, Tooraj Helmi, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., University
B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison of Tehran, Iran; M.S., M.S., University of Southern California
Bassel Haddad, Computer Science, B.S., T h e Pennsylvania State Sarunyu Hemhong, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., King
University Mongkut's Institute of Technology, Thailand
Peter Richard Haderlein, Green Technologies, B.S., California Ryan Davis Hendrickson, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Florida
Institute of Technology State University
Alexander Hafner Diaz, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., University Abhijit Herekar, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visveswaraiah
of Minnesota, Minneapolis Technological University, India
Austen Satoshi Hagio, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Brenton Kiyoto Higa, Engineering Management, B.S.,
Southern California University of Southern California
Thomas Haley, Electrical Engineering, B.A., Pomona College Ariel Edward Hight, Medical Device and Diagnostic
Dong Han, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin Engineering, B.S., Saint Louis University
Agricultural University, China Kyle Andrew Hinkle, Electrical Engineering, B.S., California
Teawon Han, Computer Science, B.Engr., Hallym University, State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Korea Cheng-Ru H o , Electrical Engineering, B.S., National
Xiaoqing Han, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
University, China Chun Kei H o , Civil Engineering, B.S., University of Southern
Xu Han, Environmental Engineering, B.S., Peking University, California
China Khoa Ba Hoang, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S.,
Yue Han, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Southwest Jiaotong University of California, Irvine
University, China Kyle Otto Hoellger, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., State
Alp Hancioglu, Computer Science, B.S., Bilkent University, University of New York, Binghamton
Turkey Sahra Homayounian, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Islamic
Jie Hao, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Guiyang Medical Azad University, Iran
College, China Chisheng Hong, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Shanghai
Qilong Hao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Jiao Tong University, China Thanida Hongsongkiat, Industrial and Systems Engineering,
Sridhar Hari, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Visveswaraiah B.Engr., Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Technological University, India Jom Hongyok, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Chulachomklao
Thomas Michael Harkins, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Royal Military Academy, Thailand
University of Notre Dame Rutvik Gopalkrishna Hora, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Marios Harrane, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, India
Bristol, England Daryl Anthony Horton, Systems Architecting and Engineering,
Matthew Paul Harrigan, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S., Arizona State University
B.S., Purdue University - West Lafayette Raymond Hou, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of
Mark Christopher Harrison, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Southern California
University of Southern California Wei Hou, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University of
Prashanth Harshangi, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Science and Technology, China
Visveswaraiah Technological University, India Wesley Houng, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, B.S.,
Madhuri Chandrashekar Harway, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Chang Gung University, Taiwan
Visveswaraiah Technological University, India Kuei-Hsu Hsiang, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., National
Seyed Farshad Hashemian, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Iran Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
University of Science and Technology Chin-Wen Hsiao, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National
Steven Richard Hassi, Product Development Engineering, B.S., Defense University, China
Valparaiso University Meng-Pan Hsieh, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., National
Tristin Marie Hatch, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Central University, Taiwan
University of Southern California Hsiu-Sheng Hsu, Materials Engineering, M.S., University
Eric Joseph Hattemer, Computer Science, B.S., University of of Southern California, B.S., M.S., National Cheng Kung
Southern California University, Taiwan
Akshay Shirish Hegiste, Computer Science, B.Engr., University Chengming H u , Computer Science, B.S., Fudan University,
of Mumbai, India China

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Feng Hu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Xidian University, Joshua Sy-Yeu Hwung, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering,
China B.S., Harvey M u d d College
Qi,an Hu, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., South China Christian Idylle, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
University of Technology Southern California
Wenhsin Hu, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., National Taiwan Yernar Imanbayev, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Almaty
University Institute of Power Engineering and Telecommunications,
Yitao Hu, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong Kazakhstan
University, China Brian Thomas Isaac, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering,
Yujing Hu, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Tongji University, China B.S., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Jun Hua, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Anhui University, Yukie Isya Pramasa Iskandar, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
China Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia
Kexing Hua, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Chang'An University, Shehzad Ismail, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
China Southern California
Siyuan Hua, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xi'an Jiaotong Uma Devi Ivaturi, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Jawaharlal Nehru
University, China Technological University, India
Chi-Chien Nelson Huang, Electrical Engineering, B.A./B.S., Meera Sridhar Iyer, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Anna
University of California, Los Angeles University, India
Chien-Ling Huang, Computer Science, B.S., National Taipei Steven Charles Jacks, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University
University of Education, Taiwan of California, Davis
Daniel Joseph Huang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Anish Jacob, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Ohio State
California, Irvine University
Lei Huang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Huazhong University of Srikkanth Jagannathan, Computer Science, B.S., Sastra
Science and Technology, China University, India
Lihui Huang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong Preeti Srikant Jagirdar, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr.,
University of Science and Technology, China Visveswaraiah Technological University, India
Taorui Huang, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Tongji University, Ritu Jain, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Rajiv Gandhi
China Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, India
Tse-Jung Huang, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., National Sajal Jain, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Institute of
Tsing Hua University, Taiwan Technology, Kurukshetra, India
Weili Huang, Financial Engineering, B.Engr, Tongji University, Sanjay Jain, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
China Mumbai, India
Wenfeng Huang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin Siddharth Jatinbhai Jain, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nirma
University, China University of Science and Technology, India
Yi-Han Huang, Chemical Engineering, B.S., National Taiwan Anurag Sanjay Jajoo, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University
Normal University of Pune, India
Scott Huff, Product Development Engineering, B.S., University Raihan Jamal, Computer Science, B.S., Uttar Pradesh Technical
ofIdaho University, India
Seth Huggins, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Ohio State Saurabh Vinay Jamkhindikar, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr.,
University University of Mumbai, India
Daniel Karl Hume, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S., Ryan Patrick Jansen, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., University
Purdue University - West Lafayette of Southern California
Samuel Hume, Electrical Engineering, B.S., North Carolina Kapil Kishore Javeri, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
State University Mumbai, India
William Lewis Humphrey, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Krishna Chandran Jayachandrababu, Chemical Engineering,
University of Southern California B.Engr., Birla Institute of Technology and Science, India
Andrew Hung, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Shashank Jayaram Shivakumar, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
California, Irvine Visveswaraiah Technological University, India
Chin-Chi Hung, Computer Science, BBA, Tamkang University, Rustom Friedrich Jehangir, Mechanical Engineering, B.S.,
Taiwan University of Southern California
Garikai Hungwe, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Michael Robert Jender, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Ohio State
The Pennsylvania State University University
Jonathan Samuel Hwang, Medical Device and Diagnostic Eric Everett Jensen, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Washington
Engineering, B.S., University of Southern California University

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Jason Bosco Jesuraj, Computer Science, B.Engr., Anna Jonathan Jai Rajendra Joshi, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
University, India K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, India
Nihar Abhay Jhaveri, Financial Engineering, B.A., Vanderbilt Nibhay Ajay Joshi, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
University; M B A , New York University Pune, India
Saurabh Devang Jhaveri, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Nisheeth Joshi, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Maharishi
University of Mumbai, India Dayanand University, India
Ning Ji, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Taiyuan University of Vishesh Joshi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nagpur University,
Science and Technology, China India
Shangsong Ji, Computer Science, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong Shamira Joshua, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Anna
University, China University, India
Mengda Jia, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin University, China Harold Juang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Silu Jia, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Jilin University, China California, San Diego
Andy Jiang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., California Polytechnic Ann Miyoung Jun, Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering,
State University, San Luis Obispo B.S., University of Southern California
Bingqing Jiang, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Chirag Juneja, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Thapar
Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China University, India
Jiachen Jiang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University Edward W . Jung, Engineering Management, B.S., Boston
of Posts and Telecommunications, China University
Xueyan Jiang, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Joel Christopher Jurik, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Sun Yat-sen University, China Central Florida
Ziyang Jiang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of Sara Angela Justin, Engineering Management, B.S., University of
Technology, China Southern California
Aaron Michael Jimenez, Medical Device and Diagnostic Tejaswi Jyothi, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Jawaharlal Nehru
Engineering, B.S., University of California, Irvine University, India
Dongjie Jin, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Dalian University of Sahil Kabra, Aerospace Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Technology, China Pune, India
Jiahui Jin, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xi'an University of Hemiljatin Kadakia, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
Technology, China Mumbai, India
Lu Jin, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of Electronic Siddhesh Shriram Kadam, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Science 8c Technology of China University of Mumbai, India
Xiaoxi Jin, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., W u h a n University of Jerry Matthew Kahn, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University of
Technology, China Virginia
Yong Huang Jin, Computer Science, B.S., California State Shawn Mathew Kailath, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
University, Los Angeles National Institute of Technology Calicut, India
Zhiwen Jin, Computer Science, B.S., Shanghai Jiao T o n g Ankush Kalohia, Computer Science, B.S., Maharishi Dayanand
University, China University, India
Xiao Jing, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang University, Tanvi Rajan Kamat, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
China Mumbai, India
Arun Job, Petroleum Engineering, B.Engr., Vishwakarma Raghuram Chandrakant Kamath, Electrical Engineering, B.S.,
Institute of Technology, India University of Mumbai, India
Sheryl John, Computer Science, B.S., National Institute of Manthan Rajesh Kanabar, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., University
Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India of Pune, India
Harry Francis Johnson, Systems Architecting and Engineering, Taylor Binna Kang, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., California
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.S., State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Air Force Institute of Technology; M.S., University of Younmo Kang, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Purdue
Missouri, Rolla University - West Lafayette
Michael Scott Jokerst, Civil Engineering, B.S., California State Sarabjot Singh Khangura, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
University, Long Beach Thapar University, India
Brendan Wade Jones, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Case Western Hanumanthrao Kannan, Astronautical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Reserve University Anna University, India
Daniel Lee Jones, Engineering Management, B.S., Vikram Verma Kanumuri, Computer Science, B.Engr., Birla
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Institute of Technology and Science, India
Phisit Jorphochaudom, Computer Science, B.Engr., King Yi-Hsuan Kao, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Taiwan
Mongkut's Institute of Technology, Thailand University

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Mihir Kiran Kapadia, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Eunkyung Kim, Computer Science, B.S., Konkuk University,
Mumbai, India Korea
Jatin Kapoor, Computer Science, B.S., Amrita Vishwa Gunwoo Kim, Materials Engineering, B.S., Hanyang University,
Vidyapeetham, India Korea
Christos Karafeizis, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Hyuntae Kim, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Soongsil University,
Technical University of Crete, Greece Korea
Snehal Vilas Karanjkar, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Jae Duk Kim, Operations Research Engineering, B.S., M.S.,
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, University of California, Berkeley
India Jin Kyung Kim, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of California,
Hariharan Karthik Subramaniam, Computer Science, B.Engr., San Diego
Mahatma Gandhi University, India John Shin II Kim, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Himatha Kastala, Computer Science, B.Engr., Jawaharlal Nehru Southern California
Technological University, India Min Gon Kim, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Kwangwoon
Anirudh Kasturi, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanmugha University, Korea
Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy, India Myoungseo Kim, Electrical Engineering, B.S., M.S., Yonsei
Ramanathan Kathiresan, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., University, Korea
Sastra University, India Raymond M . Kim, Jr., Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University
Alex Jacob Katz, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of of Southern California
Southern California Sang Jin Kim, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Daniel Alexander Katz, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University Michigan, Ann Arbor
of Southern California Anna Lee Kin, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Mitchell Andrew Kaundart, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., California, Los Angeles
University of Southern California Kevin Robert Kirkpatrick, Computer Science, B.S., California
Aditya Kiran Kaushik, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
University of Mumbai, India Abinand Kishore, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Regional
Ramachaitanya Kavuluru, Computer Science, B.S., Vellore Engineering College, India
Institute of Technology, India Wonyup Ko, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Purdue
Geoffrey Kavulya, Civil Engineering, B.Arch., Jomo Kenyatta University
University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya Leslie Anne Koehn, Engineering Management, B.S., University
Sean Darren Keil, Aerospace Engineering, B.S./B.A., Weber of Southern California
State University Daniel Koh, Computer Science, B.S., Purdue University -
Mital Shankar Kelkar, Engineering Management, B.Engr., West Lafayette
University of Mumbai, India Karan Kohli, Computer Science, B.Engr., Rajiv Gandhi
Robert Noel Keller, Computer Science, B.A., University of Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, India
California, Santa Cruz Jason Werner Kolligs, Systems Architecting and Engineering,
Lawrence Robert Kennedy, Systems Architecting and B.S., United States Naval Academy
Engineering, B.S., Michigan Technological University; Madhura Abhay Kolwadkar, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
G.Cert., University of Southern California University of Mumbai, India
Kenneth F. Keslar, Computer Science, B.S., Cedarville College Giridhar Kommisetty, Computer Science, B.S., Birla Institute of
Arpita Dattatray Khadayate, Computer Science; B.S., Nirma Technology and Science, India
Institute of Technology, India Siyao Kong, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sun Yat-sen University,
Houtan Khadjehnouri, Engineering Management, B.S., China
University of California, Irvine Stephen William Kopchik, Electrical Engineering, B.S.,
Imran Khalid, Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering, B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of California, Irvine Gunjan Nitin Korlekar, Computer Science, B.Engr., University
Muhammad Yousuf Khan, Chemical Engineering, B.S., of Mumbai, India
University of Southern California Rohan Gandhi Korlepara, Computer Science, B.S., National
Zoheb Ahmed Khan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Institute of Technology Warangal, India
Visveswaraiah Technological University, India Ashish Kewal Kothari, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Abdul Rahim Khatri, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Pandit University of Mumbai, India
Ravishankar Shukla University, India Mithal Kailashkumar Kothari, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Mahdy Khayyamian, Computer Science, B.S., University of Shah and Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College, India
Tehran, Iran Nikunj Atul Kothari, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University
Daegeon Kim, Computer Science, B.S., Korea Military Academy of Mumbai, India

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Rohit Vishal Kotian, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Deborah Mandy Lai Chuck Choo, Biomedical Engineering,
Mumbai, India B.S., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Stylianos Koumlis, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of Ming-Hsiang Lai, Computer Science, B.S., Ming Chuan
Patras, Greece University, Taiwan
Belle Elsbeth Sutherland Koven, Systems Architecting and Weijia Lai, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Central South
Engineering, B.A., Harvard University University, China
Stephen Joseph Krach, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University Yu-Chen Lai, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S.,
of Southern California National Chiao T u n g University, Taiwan
Kimberly A. Krause, Computer Science, B.S., Rochester Institute Sindhura Lakka, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Osmania
of Technology University, India
Manoj Krishnan, Product Development Engineering, B.S., Vinodashri Lakshminarasimhan, Biomedical Engineering,
Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research B.Engr., Anna University, India
Academy, India Harshad Uday Lalit, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Indian
Nikhil Prashant Kshirsagar, Computer Science, B.Engr., Institute of Information Technology
University of Mumbai, India David Dean Lammers III, Astronautical Engineering, B.A.,
Neilson Ku, Financial Engineering, B.S., University of California, Occidental College
Santa Barbara; M.S., University of Southern California James Richard Lammlein, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Kelly Dan Kubiak, Electrical Engineering, BSEE, Texas A8cM Toledo
University - College Station Artem David Lamnin, Aerospace Engineering, B.Engr.,
Advaita Amareshwar Kulkarni, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Pune Institute of Computer Technology, India Tian Lan, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Electronic
Swapnil Sanjay Kulkarni, Computer Science, B.Engr., University Science and Technology of China
of Mumbai, India Tian Lan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing Institute of
Tanmay Kulshrestha, Computer Science, B.S., Uttar Pradesh Posts 8c Telecommunications, China
Technical University, India Andrew James Laskowski, Astronautical Engineering, B.S.,
Aditya Kumar, Computer Science, B.S., Galgotias College of University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Engineering and Technology, India Jackson Law, Electrical Engineering, B.S., California State
Shyam Kumar, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Uttar Pradesh Polytechnic University, Pomona
Technical University, India Paul Michael Lawson, Medical Device and Diagnostic
Vikas Kumar, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Pune, Engineering, B.S./B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
India Gary Daniel Leach, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University
Deniz Kumlu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Turkish Naval of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Academy Alexander Chong-Tsong Lee, Electrical Engineering, B.S.,
Soumya Ramesh Kunder, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of California, Berkeley
University of Mumbai, India Daniel Jaewon Lee, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Leander Kung, Engineering Management, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Southern California Evan Thomas Lee, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Friedrich Wilhelm Kunzler, Systems Architecting and Southern California
Engineering, B.S., University of LaVerne Geun Hyoung Lee, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Jiin-Haw Kuo, Civil Engineering, B.S., National Cheng Kung Maryland, College Park
University, Taiwan James Kwon Lee, Civil Engineering, B.S., California State
Kelvin Kai-Wen Kuo, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Georgia Polytechnic University, Pomona
Institute of Technology Juhyun Lee, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of Utah
Stephen Daniel Kuo, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University Kun-Chang Lee, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Fu Jen Catholic
of California, Los Angeles University, Taiwan
Andrew John Kupfer, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., University Leon W a n g Lee, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S.,
of Texas, San Antonio University of California, Los Angeles
Alan Kurian, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Cochin University of Marc Jonathan Lee, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University of
Science and Technology, India Southern California
Vanessa Miyuki Kuroda, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University Namgyun Lee, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of
of Southern California California, San Diego
Margaret Anne LaRochelle, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Randy Lee, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Southern
Rochester Institute of Technology California

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Rebecca Kim Lee, Electrical Engineering, B.S., California State Wenying Li, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Xiamen University,
University, Los Angeles China
Suk-Jin Lee, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Southern Xia Li, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Sichuan University,
California China
Troy Trevor Lee, Computer Science, B.S., University of Xiao Li, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Harbin
Southern California Engineering University, China
Yu-Sheng Lee, Computer Science, B.Engr., National Chiao Yi Li, Computer Science, B.S., Jilin University, China
T u n g University, Taiwan Yingwei Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Geoffrey Legg, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University of University, China
California, Berkeley Yu Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sichuan University, China
Jie Lei, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., Tongji University, Zheda Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University of
China Posts and Telecommunications, China
Ely Siljan Lerner, Computer Science, B.A., University of Zhuozhao Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang
California, Santa Barbara University, China
Jason Ryan Levy, Computer Science, B.S., University of Guanyin Liang, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, B.S.,
Southern California Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Ang Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Xi'an Jiaotong Joyce Ching Liang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
University, China California, Berkeley
Chao Li, Materials Engineering, B.S., University of Science and Kuang H o m g Liang, Chemical Engineering, B.S., University of
Technology of China Southern California
Cheng Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Tianjin University of May Liang, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S.,
Science and Technology, China University of California, Irvine
Chun Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong Zeren Liang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Chinese University of
University, China Hong Kong
Hongli Li, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Hsiang-Lin Liao, Computer Science, B.S., National Cheng
Jiao Tong University, China Kung University, Taiwan
Jialiang Li, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong Hsuan-Po Liao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
University of Science and Technology, China Washington
Jingbo Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin University of Pei-Chen Liao, Computer Science, B.S., Feng Chia University,
Technology, China Taiwan
Ke Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., East China Normal Ting-Sheng V. Liao, Environmental Engineering, B.S.,
University Duke University
Li Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University of Yu-Tung Liao, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Tsing Hua
Technology, China University, Taiwan
Lin Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Xi'an University of Robert Arthur Licklider, Electrical Engineering, B.S.,
Technology, China Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Lu Li, Computer Science, B.S., University of Electronic Science Chenxi Lin, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Peking University,
8c Technology of China China
Mengdi Li, Engineering Management, B.S., Beijing University Hsiao-Hsuan Lin, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., National
of Posts and Telecommunications, China Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Nan Li, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Tsinghua University, James Chuan Han Lin, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr.,
China National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Qingyuan Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin John Lin, Computer Science, B.A./B.S., University of California,
University, China San Diego
Shaokang Li, Computer Science, B.S., Huazhong University of Keng-Sheng Lin, Materials Engineering, B.S., National
Science and Technology, China Changhua University, Taiwan
Shen Li, Industrial and Systems Engineering, BBA, Xi'an Po-Ju Lin, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., National Yang-Ming
Jiaotong University, China College, Taiwan
Shuai Li, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Tsinghua University, Szu-Yu Lin, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Yuan Ze
China University, Taiwan
Silong Li, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Chengdu University of Tsungyi Lin, Product Development Engineering, B.S., Yuan Ze
Technology, China University, Taiwan
Teng Li, Computer Science, B.S., Beijing Institute of Wei-Ting Lin, Operations Research Engineering, B.S.,
Technology, China Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan

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Yao Lin, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Yanshan University, Justin Morrison Lottes, Computer Science, B.S., State University
China of New York at Buffalo
Yen-Chih Lin, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Mariam Fleshman Lowe, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University
Feng Chia University, Taiwan of Southern California
Yi Lin, Computer Science, B.S., Beijing University of Chih Chiang Lu, Computer Science, BBA, Tamkang University,
Technology, China Taiwan
David Eric Lindenbaum, Aerospace Engineering, B.A., Darning Lu, Computer Science, B.S., Dalian University of
Dartmouth College; B.Eng., Thayer School of Engineering at Technology, China
Dartmouth Decheng Lu, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S.,
Dong Liu, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., China University of Chang'An University, China
Petroleum Jenny Ting Chun Lu, Engineering Management, B.S., University
Elaine Yueling Liu, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University of of Southern California
California, San Diego Jizhou Lu, Product Development Engineering, B.S., Queen
Jeffrey Yu Hao Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Mary, University of London, England; B.Engr., Beijing
California, Los Angeles University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Jingwei Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., East China Kevin Peiwen Lu, Chemical Engineering, B.S., University of
University of Science and Technology Texas, Austin
Lan Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong Ping Lu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University of
University, China Posts and Telecommunications, China
Lu Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., South China University You Lu, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Harbin Institute of
of Technology, China Technology, China
Meng Liu, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin Polytechnic Chong Luo, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., South China
University, China Agricultural University
Mengfei Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Queen Mary, Sai Luo, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Electronic
University of London, England Science 8c Technology of China
Pai Liu, Operations Research Engineering, B.Engr., Tsinghua Shan Luo, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Beijing
University, China University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Shengqi Liu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing Institute of Shuoyi Luo, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Technology, China Electronic Science 8c Technology of China
Tianzhou Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong Yue Luo, Computer Science, B.S., Southeast University, China
University, China Danny Luu, Civil Engineering, B.A., University of California,
Wenfeng Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Shandong Economic Berkeley, B.S., University of California, Irvine
University, China Hao Ma, Computer Science, B.S., Fu Jen Catholic University,
Xiaojing Liu, Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering, B.Engr., Taiwan
Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China Liang Ma, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Xidian University, China
Xin Liu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nanjing University, Sining Ma, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of
China Aerospace 8c Astronomy, China
Yan Chao Liu, Financial Engineering, B.S., Nankai University, Youlong Ma, Materials Engineering, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong
China University, China
Yi Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Sichuan University, China Zhaoxuan Ma, Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering,
Yi Liu, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of Southern B.Engr., Zhejiang University, China
California Zhi Ma, Computer Science, B.S., Illinois Institute of Technology
Yifeng Liu, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Ziehen Ma, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Institute of
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China Technology, China
Yulin Liu, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Donghua Aaron M . Macris, Computer Science, B.S., University of
University, China Southern California
Yuxing Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Zhejiang University, Peter Fiske Madden, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S.,
China University of Southern California
Zhe Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang University, Justin Ryan Madera, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University of
China California, Santa Barbara
Zizuo Liu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong Karteesh Reddy Madgula, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Osmania
University, China University, India
Namita Dilip Lokare, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Bharati Vidhu Madhusoodanan Nair, Electrical Engineering, B.S.,
Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, India Mahatma Gandhi University, India

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Ijeoma Kingsley Madiebo, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., Diego Martinez, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of
University of Lagos, Nigeria Southern California
Shark Antoinette Magana, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of Rahul Mathur, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Uttar Pradesh
California, Riverside Technical University, India
Aninoy Mahapatra, Computer Science, B.Engr., Manipal Scott Isao Matsui, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., University of
University, India California, Los Angeles
Siu Fung Mak, Computer Science, B.S., University of California, Daniel Edward McAuliffe, Jr., Civil Engineering, B.S.,
Santa Barbara University of California, San Diego
Mohit Malik, Computer Science, B.S., Maharishi Dayanand Connor Ward McCarty, Medical Device and Diagnostic
University, India Engineering, B.S., University of Southern California
Taylor Ball Malloy, Computer Science, B.S., University of Steven Samuel McConnell, Mechanical Engineering, B.S.,
Southern California University of Southern California
Kevin John Maloney, Green Technologies, B.S., University of David Ryan McFarland, Mechanical Engineering, B.S.,
Southern California University of Southern California
Prashant Brijmohan Maloo, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Deanna McGrath, Product Development Engineering, B.S.,
University of Pune, India University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Sunil Kumar Mamidi, Computer Science, B.S., Kakatiya Aman Vivek Mehra, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University
University, India of Mumbai, India
Venkata Sree Ramya Manchikanti, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Dhruvik Hiteshkumar Mehta, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India Dharmsinh Desai Institute of Technology, India
Mihir Dinesh Mandavia, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Harsh Yogesh Mehta, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
University of Mumbai, India Mumbai, India
Christopher Paul Mangus, Computer Science, B.A., New York Megha Mahesh Mehta, Medical Device and Diagnostic
University Engineering, B.Engr., University of Mumbai, India
Aaron John Mani, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Sahil Jitendra Mehta, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
Pune, India Mumbai, India
Sowmya Manikandan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Anna Sheng Meng, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University
University, India of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Jeswanth Manikonda, Computer Science, B.Engr., Vellore Nandu Menon, Computer Science, B.S., Anna University,
Institute of Technology, India India
Shanmugam Manjunathan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Christine Pangandoyon Mercado, Civil Engineering, B.S.,
Visveswaraiah Technological University, India University of California, Irvine
Rahul Zacharias Mannala, Computer Science, B.Engr., Justin Edward Mercer, Environmental Engineering, B.S.,
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, India University of Southern California
Nareh Manooki, Product Development Engineering, B.S., Gregory J. Mercurio, Civil Engineering, B.S., Marquette
University of California, San Diego University
Omar Mansour, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Ains Shams Cynthia Kerstin Mescher, Engineering Management, B.S.,
University, Egypt; M.S., University of South Florida University of California, Irvine
Abhishek Rajkumar Mantri, Computer Science, B.Engr., Samuel Joseph Meyer, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., United
University of Mumbai, India States Air Force Academy
Mayor Enock Manyiel, Systems Architecting and Engineering, Marcel Milanes, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Embry-Riddle
B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Aeronautic University, Florida; B.S., Florida International
G.Cert., University of Southern California University
Jiming Mao, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang Michael Anthony Milazzo, Computer Science, B.S., University
Gongshang University, China of Arizona
Bahri Maras, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Turkish Naval Susan Marie Miles, Engineering Management, B.S., University
Academy of Southern California
Amey Yeshwant Marathe, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Joseph Anson Miller, Systems Architecting and Engineering,
University of Mumbai, India B.S., Western Michigan University
Juan Carlos Marquez, Engineering Management, B.S., Ethan James Milton, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S.,
University of Missouri, Rolla Oregon State University
Cristina Isabel Martinez Mortola, Engineering Management, Jie Min, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai
B.S., Panama Technological University Jiao Tong University, China

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Alex Minassi, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Loyola Marymount Yunsong Mu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University,
University China
Michael Eric Minkler, Electrical Engineering, B.S., California Charles Francis Muckenthaler, Systems Architecting and
State Polytechnic University, Pomona Engineering, B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
Hashim Ali Zain Mir, Petroleum Engineering, B.Engr., Sriram Mukund, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Osmania University, India Mumbai, India
Soumyakant Mishra, Computer Science, B.Engr., Rashtrasant Yezhisai Murugesan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visveswaraiah
Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, India Technological University, India
Bhaswar Mitra, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Birla Institute of Darshith Shivanagere Murulinath, Engineering Management,
Technology and Science, India B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Aaveg Mittal, Computer Science, B.Engr., Jamia Millia Islamia, Jeremy Michael Myslinski, Electrical Engineering, B.S.,
India University of California, San Diego
Yuteng Mo, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shenzhen Lara Kristine Naegeli, Chemical Engineering, B.Eng., University
University, China of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Christopher Scott Moffat, Product Development Engineering, Yoshitake Nakajima, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
B.S., Northwestern University Southern California
Faiyaz Mohammed, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of Aravind Namandi Vembu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
California, Davis Karnataka Regional Engineering College, India
Devina Mohan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visveswaraiah Balachandar Namasivayam, Computer Science, B.Engr., Anna
Technological University, India University, India
Siddharth Mohan, Computer Science, B.S., Jaypee Institute of Aishwarya Nanda, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Guru
Information Technology, India Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, India
Vasish Narayan Mohan, Materials Engineering, B.S., National Harsha Vardhan Nandepu, Chemical Engineering, B.S.,
Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappali, India Osmania University, India
Aidil Mohd Radzi, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., University of Steven Ronald Nanning, Systems Architecting and Engineering,
Southern California B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.S.,
Vikas Vasant Mohite, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., National University
University of Pune, India Mansi Narain, Computer Science, B.S., Vellore Institute of
Mohamadhosein Molaibaghal, Civil Engineering, B.S., Technology, India
California State University, Northridge Hari Prasad Narasimhan, Medical Device and Diagnostic
Aseem Jolly Monga, Computer Science, B.Engr., Thapar Engineering, B.Engr., Anna University, India
University, India Trent Nash, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.Engr.,
Jorge Elias Montoya Velez, Aerospace Engineering, B.Engr., M.Engr., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Colombia Deepak Natarajan, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Hyeongjoo Moon, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Inha California, Davis
University, Korea Sreedhar Natarajan, Computer Science, B.Engr., S R M
Bryan Manuel Morales, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Rensselaer Engineering College, India
Polytechnic Institute Jay Babu Nayar, Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering,
Roberto Ulises Morales, Electrical Engineering, B.S., California B.Engr., Anna University, India
State Polytechnic University, Pomona Aavesh Bhaskar Naykodi, Engineering Management, B.E.,
Patrick Joseph Moran, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology, India; M.S., University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology of Southern California
Jaime Prieto Moraza, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Michael Joe Neal, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S.,
Southern California California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Dana Morgenstern, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Universidad Haneen Neiroukh, Chemical Engineering, B.S., University of
Argentina de la Empresa Southern California
Jonathan Michael Morton, Systems Architecting and Yas Baradaran Neuberger, Materials Engineering, B.S.,
Engineering, B.S., Saint Louis University California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Janet L. Mosbrook, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S., Muhua Ngan, Computer Science, B.S., University of California,
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Riverside
Akshay Arun Mote, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shivaji Don Quy Nguyen, Computer Science, B.S., University of
University, Kolhapur, India California, Los Angeles
Weiwei Mou, Computer Science, B.S., University of Science and Hieu Minh Nguyen, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Technology of China Southern California

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John Quang Vinh Dang Nguyen, Product Development Sushant Dattaprasad Paithane, Computer Science, B.Eng., Pune
Engineering, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Institute of Computer Technology, India
N h u Vu Quynh Nguyen, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Anusha Pallikaranai Thirumalai, Chemical Engineering, B.S.,
Cornell University Anna University, India
Tri Nguyen, Civil Engineering, B.S., California State University, Jia Pan, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Beijing Jiaotong
Long Beach University, China
Shihyu Ni, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of the Jian Pan, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao
Pacific Tong University, China
Saro Nikraz, Aerospace Engineering, B.E., Khajeh Nasireddin Jie Pan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Communication
Toosi University of Technology, Iran University of China
Yu Ning, Computer Science, B.S., Tianjin University, China Xiaqing Pan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Yue Ning, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr., Dalian Shanghai for Science and Technology, China
University of Technology, China Yue Pan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong University
Eduard Noguera, Engineering Management, B.Engr., of Science and Technology, China
Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Spain Poojaben Bipinchandra Panchal, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Sanaz Norouzi, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., Iran University of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology, India
Science and Technology Deepak Pandey, Computer Science, B.S., Jaypee University of
Fredrick Masashi Noto, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University Information Technology, India
of California, Los Angeles Maulik Jayesh Pandey, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sardar Patel
Kandarp Nyati, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of University, India
Rajasthan, India Rupinder Kaur Pandher, Computer Science, B.S., Punjab
Mark Franklin Oberle, Systems Architecting and Engineering, Technical University, India
B.S., California State University, San Marcos Asmit Gajanan Pandit, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Jason Russell Ogasian, Computer Science, B.S., Worcester University of Mumbai, India
Polytechnic Institute Sagar Gaurang Pandya, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Semret Ogba-Gabriel, Systems Architecting and Engineering, California, Santa Barbara
B.S., California State University, Northridge Bo Pang, Computer Science, B.S., Civil Aviation University of
Mingyun Oh, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Soongsil China
University, Korea Aamod Parag Panvalkar, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Patrick Ojo Okimi, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., University of University of Mumbai, India
Ibadan, Nigeria Kshama Wasudeo Parate, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Stephanie Olague, Environmental Engineering, B.S., University Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, India
of Southern California Bhavana Bhuvan Parekh, Computer Science, B.Engr., Maharaja
Alejandro Quiroga Olaguez, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Sayajirao University, Baroda, India
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Karan Rajul Parikh, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University
Motunrayo Olubusayo Onafalujo, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., of Mumbai, India
University of Southern California Venkat Maithreya Paritala, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Jordan Christopher Onuma, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Visveswaraiah Technological University, India
University of Southern California Daewook Park, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S.,
Jonathan Ortiz, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University of Hongik University, South Korea
California, Irvine Ip Sae Park, Computer Science, B.Engr., Seoul Women's
Amanda Dale Otterman, Engineering Management, B.S., University, Korea
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Paul Park, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of
Arleny E. Pacheco, Engineering Management, B.S., California California, Irvine
State Polytechnic University, Pomona Somi Park, Financial Engineering, B.S., University of California,
Sunil Srivathsa Padasala Gopikrishna, Operations Research Berkeley
Engineering, B.Engr., Anna University, India Soohan Park, Financial Engineering, B.S., University of Oregon
Vinay Padmanabhi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visveswaraiah Young Jun Park, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Korea Aerospace
Technological University, India University
Ching-Yang Pai, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., National Chiao Amirala S. Pasha, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of
Tung University, Taiwan Kentucky, Lexington
Chung-Yao Pai, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Chang Gung Chintankumar Jayantilal Patel, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
University, Taiwan University of Mumbai, India

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Jalpa Mahendra Patel, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sardar Patel Matthew Phillip Pieper, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University
University, India of Southern California
Kartik Vinodkumar Patel, Engineering Management, B.S., Ravin Ramananjara Pierre, Astronautical Engineering, B.S.,
Gujurat University, India Embry-Riddle Aeronautic University, Florida
Lipi Kantilal Patel, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nirma Daniel Jonathan Pinto, Electrical Engineering, B.S., California
University of Science and Technology, India State University, Northridge
Prerak Arvind Patel, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Gujurat Jesse Joe Piotrowicz, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., New Mexico
University, India Institute of Mining and Technology
Rushil Patel, Computer Science, B.Engr., Rajiv Gandhi Deepika Anuradha Podila, Electrical Engineering, B.S.,
Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, India University of California, Los Angeles
Viral Sunil Patel, Computer Science, B.Engr., D.J. Sanghvi Priyanka Poduval, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
College of Engineering, India Mumbai, India
Abhishek Murlidhar Patil, Computer Science, B.Engr., Alvin Poon, Computer Science, B.S., University of California,
University of Mumbai, India San Diego
Ashish Harishchandra Patil, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Gautham Popuri, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Amrita Vishwa
University of Mumbai, India Vidyapeetham, India
Sneha Muppanagouda Patil, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Michael Joseph Poremba, Operations Research Engineering,
Visveswaraiah Technological University, India B.S., University of Southern California
Pratik Deepak Pattani, Computer Science, B.S., Nirma Divya Potula, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Visveswaraiah
University of Science and Technology, India Technological University, India
William Bradford Pease, Aerospace Engineering, B.Engr., Charles Baier Powell, Mechanical Engineering, B.S.,
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Arizona Washington University
Prathyusha Peddi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Vellore Institute Apurva Sandeep Pradhan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
of Technology, India University of Mumbai, India
Nathalie Pelka, Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering, Pisit Praiwattana, Computer Science, B.S., Mahidol University,
B.S., University of Southern California Thailand
Anirudha Pendakur, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visveswaraiah Abhinandan Prativadi Bayankaram, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Technological University, India Visveswaraiah Technological University, India
Fangting Peng, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Stephen Matthew Presutti, Aerospace Engineering, B.S.,
Jiao Tong University, China University of Florida
Tuo Chen Peng, Computer Engineering, B.S., National Tsing Emily Przybelinski, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S.,
Hua University, Taiwan Western Washington University
Xiangyu Peng, Computer Science, B.S., Sun Yat-sen University, Jing Pu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Sichuan University,
China China
Xin Peng, Computer Science, B.Engr., W u h a n University of Krystal Vanessa Puga, Astronautical Engineering, B.S.,
Technology, China Embry-Riddle Aeronautic University, Florida
Mohanish Rajesh Penta, Computer Science, B.Engr., University Jason Pui, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of Southern
of Pune, India California
Hussain Badruddin Penwala, Computer Science, B.Engr., Christina Lisa Puplava, Engineering Management, B.S.,
University of Mumbai, India Rochester Institute of Technology
Peter Perez, Engineering Management, B.S., Duke Chen Qian, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
University University, China
Sai Srujan Raju Pericherla, Computer Science, B.Engr., Jingchun Qian, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India University, China
Ameya Sanjay Pethkar, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Yilei Qian, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
University of Mumbai, India University, China
Giulio Petraccaro, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of Jian Qiao, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Beijing University of
Naples Federico II, Italy Posts and Telecommunications, China
Thien Q\. Phan, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of Shaowei Qin, Mechanical Engineering, B.Eng., Huangzhong
California, Berkeley University of Science and Technology, China
Jackson Pharris III, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., University Shuo Qin, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Tianjin University of
of Southern California Commerce, China
Arash Pia, Civil Engineering, B.S., California State Polytechnic Yi Qin, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Northeastern
University, Pomona University

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Wei Quan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong Feng Rao, Computer Science, B.S., Tianjin University of
University, China Technology, China
Yu Quan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University of Nikhil Ratan, Computer Science, B.S., Uttar Pradesh Technical
Posts and Telecommunications, China University, India
Justin Rabi, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of California, Nalin Asela Ratnayake, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Arizona
Davis State University
Ilene Mina Rafii, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Christopher Andrew Rave, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of
Southern California Southern California
Vishnuprasad Raghavan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Anna Daniel Leigh Ravenscroft, Astronautical Engineering, B.Engr.,
University, India University of Colorado at Boulder
Asal Rahimi Zeynal, Petroleum Engineering, B.Engr., University Krishna Ravi Shankar, Computer Science, B.S., Amrita Vishwa
of Tehran, Iran Vidyapeetham, India
Mohammadtaghi Rahmani, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Arvind Ravi, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Visveswaraiah
University of Mazandaran, Iran; M.Engr. Sharif University of Technological University, India
Technology, Iran Haritha Ravi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Anna University,
Setareh Rahman-Setayesh, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of India
California, San Diego Soundarya Ravi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Anna University,
Swati Raina, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Pune, India
India Lakshmi Anisha Rayudu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Jawaharlal
Timir Naresh Raithatha, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Nehru Technological University, India
Vidyavardhini College of Engineering and Technology, India; John Raymond Razzano, Astronautical Engineering, B.S.,
M.S., North Carolina State University University of Southern California
Madhumitha Rajathi Rajakumar Nallathamby, Electrical Matthew James Reddick, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University
Engineering, B.S., Regional Engineering College, India of California, Berkeley
Harsha Rajendra Prasad, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Vellore Austin David Reed, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University of
Institute of Technology, India Southern California
Nikhil Ravindra Rajguru, Computer Science, B.Engr., University Christopher Warren Reeves, Electrical Engineering, B.S.,
of Pune, India The Pennsylvania State University
Abhishek Ramachandra, Computer Science, B.Engr., Ameya Govind Rege, Aerospace Engineering, B.Engr.,
Visveswaraiah Technological University, India University of Mumbai, India
Veena Ramachandran, Computer Science, B.S., National James Luther Reinebold, Computer Science, B.S., Georgia
Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India Institute of Technology
Krishnakumar Raman, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Anna Matthew Donald Remo, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of
University, India Florida
Sahana Ramanna, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Fang Ren, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Fourth Military
Visveswaraiah Technological University, India Medical University, China
Arun Kumar Ramasamy, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Kun Ren, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Tianjin University of
Anna University, India Technology, China
Hardeep Ramesh, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Peng Ren, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing Forestry
Sastra University, India University, China
Diego Ivan Ramirez, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of Xing Ren, Civil Engineering, B.S., Chongqing University,
Southern California China
Joshua Xavier Ramos, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Pritachakaran Renganathan, Aerospace Engineering, B.S.,
California, San Diego National Institute of Technology, India
Siddharth Rane, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visveswaraiah Alexander Reyes, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of
Technological University, India Texas, Dallas; M.S., University of Southern California
Shruti Ranganathan Jothi, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Rodrigo Lopes Ribeiro, Biomedical Engineering, B.S.,
Anna University, India Aeronautical Institute of Technology, Brazil
Prakash Rangarajan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Atharva Behzad Farhang Richey, Computer Science, B.S., University of
College of Engineering, India Florida
Viral Jayesh Ranpara, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University Joshua James Rickey, Systems Architecting and Engineering,
of Mumbai, India B.S., University of Washington
Bhaskar Rao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sardar Patel David Clayton Riddlebarger, Product Development Engineering,
University, India B.S., California State University, Long Beach

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Benjamin Sven Ries, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Harmanmeet Singh Sahni, Computer Science, B.S., Guru
B.Engr., Jade University of Applied Sciences, Germany Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, India
Garrett Rios, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of Southern Nitin Saini, Computer Science, B.S., Maharishi Dayanand
California University, India
Pamela Williamston Roberts, Systems Architecting and Lance K. Sakamoto, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Engineering, B.Engr., Southern University G.Cert., Southern California
University of Southern California Vishal Dwarkanath Sakpal, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Ian Michael Robinson, Green Technologies, B.S., University of D.Y. Patil College of Engineering, India
Southern California Miguel Robert Saldana, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., California
Michael Harry Robinson, Computer Engineering, B.S., Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
University of Southern California Sehajit Saluja, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Juan David Robles, Engineering Management, B.S., Pontificia Pune, India
Universidad Javeriana, Colombia Sandeep Sana, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sathyabama Institute
Ian Hopkins Roe, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Illinois Institute of Science and Technology, India
of Technology Ankit Sancheti, Computer Science, B.Engr., Rajiv Gandhi
Rohit, Computer Science, B.Engr., Maharishi Dayanand Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, India
University, India Prathamesh Ashok Sancheti, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Yu Rong, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tongji University, University of Pune, India
China Jamaal Anthony Sanders, Mechanical Engineering, B.S.,
Gursimran Rooprai, Green Technologies, B.Engr., Thapar University of California, Irvine
University, India Sri Dheeraj Reddy Sanikommu, Engineering Management, B.S.,
Brian A. Rose, Chemical Engineering, B.S., University of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India
Southern California Henry Sanjaya, Financial Engineering, B.A., University of
Jeremy Phillip Rosenweig, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Cornell California, Berkeley
University Vivek Sankaravadivel, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Anna
Emily Brennan Ross, Engineering Management, B.S., University University, India
of Southern California Abhijit Suhas Sapre, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Auroop Mukherji Roy, Health Systems Management University of Mumbai, India
Engineering, B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology Nolan Rajendra Sardesai, Biomedical Engineering, B.S.,
Sunanda Roy, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Avinashilingam University of Southern California
University, India Rashmika Satyarthi, Environmental Engineering, B.S.,
Christian De Jesus Ruiz, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
University of Central Florida Jonathan Frank Sauder, Product Development Engineering, B.S.,
Tejshree Ruparel, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr., Bradley University
University of Mumbai, India Neelesh Deepak Savalani, Computer Science, B.Engr., University
William Sherman Russell, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., of Mumbai, India
United States Naval Academy, M.S., University of Southern Fenil Savla, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr.,
California University of Mumbai, India
Ankur Rustagi, Computer Science, B.S., Guru Gobind Singh Ankit Sawhney, Computer Science, B.Engr., Maharishi
Indraprastha University, India Dayanand University, India
Sooyong Ryu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Kyungpook National Ankush Saxena, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
University, Korea Southern California
Ossi Saarela, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., University of Ahmed Sayeed, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of
California, Los Angeles Wisconsin, Madison
Hail Mohammed Sab, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Mark Alan Schumacher, Aerospace and Mechanical
University of South Caroline - Columbia Engineering, B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison
Poona Saber, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Tehran, Louis Edwin Schwartz, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University
Iran of Southern California
Abhineet Sabharwal, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., University of Michael James Scipione, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Mumbai, India California, Irvine
Cameron Daniel Sabol, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., John Solomon Segui, Computer Science, B.S., University of
University of Southern California California, Irvine
Bhaskar Saha, Computer Science, B.Engr., Birla Institute of Todd Tatsuo Seki, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of
Technology, India Southern California

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Ibrahim Ersin Senol, Computer Science, B.S., Middle East Rohan Ravindra Shanbhag, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Technical University, Turkey University of Mumbai, India
Soo W o n Seo, Computer Science, B.S., Pohang University of Kaushik Shankar, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr.,
Science and Technology, Korea University of Mumbai, India
Jonathan Barrido Sepulveda, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Mahalakshmi Shanmugam, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
University of Southern California Anna University, India
Lawrence Sequino, Computer Science, B.S., University of Chandan Shantharaj, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Southern California Visveswaraiah Technological University, India
Shervin Shafi, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of California, Anthony Shao, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Adelphi
Irvine University
Rokhsan Delbar Shafiei, Green Technologies, B.S., University of Jingyi Shao, Financial Engineering, B.A., Zhejiang Gongshang
Southern California University, China
Ankoor Nilesh Shah, Computer Science, B.S., University of Vivek Vinay Shapeti, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr.,
California, Irvine Visveswaraiah Technological University, India
Anuj Piyush Shah, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Abhishek Sharma, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Uttar Pradesh
University of Pune, India Technical University, India
Bhumit Haresh Shah, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., University of Akshay Sharma, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Thapar
Mumbai, India University, India
Darshan Pradeep Shah, Computer Science, B.Engr., University Puneeta Sharma, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
of Mumbai, India Rajasthan, India
Hardik Jayant Shah, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Varun Sharma, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Punjab Technical
Mumbai, India University, India
Hardik Jayesh Shah, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Vinod Sharma, Computer Science, B.S., Punjab Technical
Mumbai, India University, India
Jay Ramesh Shah, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of Wendy Xiang Shaun, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Cornell
Mumbai, India University
Jui Dinesh Shah, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dharmsinh Desai Jeremy T u Shaw, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
Institute of Technology, India California, Los Angeles
Karan Nitin Shah, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Peter Allen Shaw, Product Development Engineering, B.S.,
Mumbai, India Washington University
Kathan Divyang Shah, Computer Science, B.S., Sardar Patel Lokesh Shekar, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Visveswaraiah
University, India Technological University, India
Kunal Shah, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of Albertminray Shen, Engineering Management, B.S., Chinese
Mumbai, India Culture University, Taiwan
Mihir Ashok Shah, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Jiexiang Shen, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang
Mumbai, India University, China
Monty Shah, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visveswaraiah Jinkuo Shen, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Donghua
Technological University, India University, China
Nishant Divyesh Shah, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Kai Shen, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Institute of
University of Mumbai, India Petrochemical Technology, China
Parth Parimal Shah, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Qian Shen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University,
Mumbai, India China
Parthiv Sanjay Shah, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Shuyang Sheng, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Dalian
University of Mumbai, India University of Technology, China
Priyank Deepak Shah, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Kartik Karunakar Shetty, Computer Science, B.Engr., University
University of Mumbai, India of Mumbai, India
Umang Dharmendra Shah, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nishan Shetty, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Manipal
University of Mumbai, India University, India
Utsav Sanjay Shah, Materials Engineering, B.S., University of Aditya Bipin Shevade, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shivaji
Mumbai, India University, Kolhapur, India
Javed Shaikh, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Rajiv Gandhi Ran Shi, Computer Science, B.S., Nankai University, China
Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, India Tuofu Shi, Financial Engineering, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Razmig E. Shamim, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of University, China
Southern California Yixin Shi, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Fudan University, China

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Hung-Da Shih, Computer Science, BBA, Soochow University, Jeffrey Lauper Smith, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Brigham
Taiwan Young University
Yu-Chun Shih, Electrical Engineering, M.S., National Taiwan Jordan Smith, Operations Research Engineering, B.A., Harvard
University, Taiwan University, M.A., McGill University, Canada
Daniel Haruki Shimura, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Nicholas James Smith, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Michigan
University of Southern California Technological University
Scott Mitsugi Shiokari, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of Alexander Jacob Sobel, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University
Southern California of Southern California
Jiechen Shou, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Xidian University, Thinn Nwe Soe, Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering,
China B.S., University of Southern California
Sahil Shrivastava, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Panjab Kenny Chandraseteja Soeryanto, Engineering Management,
University, India B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Vikas Shrivastava, Computer Science, B.Engr., Rajiv Gandhi Poorab Yashvant Solanki, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, India University of Mumbai, India
Ashwin Mahesh Shroff, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sadaf Soleymani, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of
Visveswaraiah Technological University, India California, San Diego
Amruta Shyamsunder, Medical Device and Diagnostic Shashank Somanchi, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Birla
Engineering, B.Engr., University of Mumbai, India Institute of Technology and Science, India
Jimmy Si, Aerospace Engineering, B.Engr., Embry-Riddle Sneha Suresh Somayaji, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Aeronautical University, Arizona University of Mumbai, India
Johana Marie Silva, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., California State Adrian Bernard Somdecerff, Systems Architecting and
Polytechnic University, Pomona Engineering, B.S., Oklahoma State University
Joshua M . Silverman, Computer Science, B.S., University of Feng Song, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Southern California Electronic Science 8c Technology of China
Sneha Simhadri, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Birla Institute Ru Song, Environmental Engineering, B.S., Shanghai University
of Technology and Science, India of Science and Technology, China
Abhimanyu Singh, Computer Science, B.Engr., Maharishi Wei Song, Computer Science, B.S., Capital University of
Dayanand University, India Economics and Business, China
Aikagra Singh, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Sathyabama Yihuan Song, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Beijing Institute of
University, India Technology, China
Anoop Singh, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visveswaraiah Yu Song, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai
Technological University, India Jiao Tong University, China
Baljinder Singh, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Punjab Vaibhav Sood, Computer Science, B.S., University of Pune, India
Engineering College, India Srikanth Sridhara, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Harpreet Paramjeet Singh, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visveswaraiah Technological University, India
University of Pune, India Lindsay Alison Steenstra, Engineering Management, B.S.,
Pragya Singh, Computer Science, B.Engr., Rajiv Gandhi University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, India Marc Robert Stonier, Civil Engineering, B.S., Northeastern
Supriya Singh, Computer Science, B.S., Uttar Pradesh Technical University
University, India Patrick Quincey Stout, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University
Abhinav Singhal, Computer Science, B.Engr., Jaypee Institute of of Miami
Information Technology, India Joshua Clark Strieker, Engineering Management, B.S.,
Vanshaj Singhal, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of University of Southern California
Mumbai, India Lei Su, Electrical Engineering, B.S., W u h a n University, China
Ashish Sinha, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Visveswaraiah Stephan Rui Su, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of
Technological University, India Southern California
Yigitcan Sirkeci, Aerospace Engineering, B.Engr., T O B B Univ Pavita Subanpong, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Chulalongkorn
of Economics and Technology, Turkey University, Thailand
Philip Lung-Wun Siu, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Illinois Kedhaar Ram Subramanian, Computer Science, B.Engr., Anna
Institute of Technology University, India
Arvind Sivaraman, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Pramod Koundinya Sudheendra, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
B.Engr., Visveswaraiah Technological University, India Visveswaraiah Technological University, India
Zachary Ryan Slavis, Computer Engineering, B.S., University of Han Sun, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr.,
California, Los Angeles Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

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Ling Sun, Computer Science, B.S., Soochow University, China Aditya Vidyanand Tannu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Shaobo Sun, Computer Science, B.S., Beijing University of University of Pune, India
Technology, China Weini Tanuwijaya, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of
Ting-Chun Sun, Computer Science, B.S., National Chiao Tung California, Los Angeles
University, Taiwan Tang Tao, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Beijing University of
Wei Sun, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang University, Posts and Telecommunications, China
China Ye Tao, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Beihang University,
Yu Sun, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Institute of China
Technology, China Claudia Tarpin, Civil Engineering, B.Eng., National University
Padma Sundaram, Systems Architecting and Engineering, of Rosario, Argentina
B.Tech., J N T U College of Engineering, India Abhishek Tayal, Computer Science, B.Engr., Thapar University,
Sanjay Sundaresan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Anna India
University, India Anthony Psi Taylor, Engineering Management, B.S., University
Donghee Sung, Computer Science, B.Engr., Ajou University, ofIdaho
Korea Christian Taylor, Engineering Management, B.S., University of
Yu-Chen Sung, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Taiwan Arizona
University Akshay Sharad Telang, Computer Science, B.Engr., University
Bhuvaneswari Bonnie Surender, Computer Science, B.S., of Mumbai, India
Swinburne University of Technology, Australia; M.S., Rahul Teotia, Computer Science, B.S., Uttar Pradesh Technical
University of Colorado at Boulder University, India
Sushanth Sureshkumar, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Sathish Terakanambi Sheshadri, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Anna University, India Visveswaraiah Technological University, India
Maithili Avinash Surve, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Michelle Lynn Terfansky, Astronautical Engineering, B.S.,
Pune Institute of Computer Technology, India Arizona State University
Sreenath Suryadevara, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Osmania Mihir Deepak Thakkar, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
University, India University of Mumbai, India
Vipas Sutantayawalee, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nidhi Pradeep Thakkar, Engineering Management, B.Engr.,
King Mongkut's Institute of Technology, Thailand University of Mumbai, India
Nirav Narsinhbhai Sutaria, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Sanjay Surji Thakkar, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
Nirma University of Science and Technology, India Mumbai, India
Matthew Robert Syska, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Manish Girdhar Thakrani, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology University of Mumbai, India
Kevin Cheun-Yin Sze, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University Vamsi Krishna Thatha, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Anna
of Southern California University, India
Asma Hussain Tameem, Computer Science, B.Engr., Osmania Jaskaran Singh Thind, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Punjab
University, India University, India
Jingwen Tan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong Jasmine Ashley T h u m , Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University
University, China of Southern California
Liwu Tan, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., China University Liang Tian, Computer Science, B.S., Tianjin University of
of Mining and Technology Science and Technology, China
Ahmet Taner, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of Lin Tian, Computer Science, B.Engr., Huazhong University of
Southern California Science and Technology, China
Daqian Tang, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing W e n Tian, Operations Research Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing
University of Technology, China University of Science and Technology, China
Quan Dong Tang, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Zhao Tian, Financial Engineering, B.S., Nanjing University of
University of Southern California Aeronautics and Astronautics, China
Shengrui Tang, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Politecnico di Ban Luong Tieu, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., University of
Torino, Italy California, Los Angeles
Zhongqian Tang, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Chongqing Kaniel ZeevTilow, Civil Engineering, B.S., Georgia Institute of
Jiaotong University, China Technology
Zimu Tang, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr., Rahul AlokTiwari, Engineering Management, B.Engr.,
Beijing University of Technology, China University of Mumbai, India
Sansern Tanjirawatana, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Alibek Tleugabylovich Tokayev, Computer Science, B.S.,
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan

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Mark Kenji Toma, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Seattle Karim Mansoor Vadsariya, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
University University of Mumbai, India
Jorid Topi, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S., Sohil Kaushik Vajani, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute of Mumbai, India
Sally A. Tovar, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S., Michael James Van Antwerp, Computer Engineering, B.S.,
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Harvey Mudd College
Joshua Loon Lee Tran, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University Priyanka Dilip Ved, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
of Southern California Mumbai, India
Miles Patrick Treacy, Civil Engineering, B.S., Virginia Military Nitya Veerapa Reddy, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Osmania
Institute University, India
Kien Trong Trinh, Computer Science, B.S., Vietnam National Aditya Venigalla, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Osmania
University, Hanoi; M.A., University of Southern California University, India
Prerak Diwakar Trivedi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shankar Narayanan Venkat Ramani, Electrical Engineering,
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, India B.Engr., Anna University, India
Rajiv Devendra Trivedi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Venkatraman Venkatapathy, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Visveswaraiah Technological University, India University of Pune, India
Vilong Truong, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of California, Balaji Venkataramanan, Computer Science, B.S., Vellore
Irvine Institute of Technology, India
Augustus Shih-Han Tsai, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Karthik Raj Venkatesan, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National
Northwestern University Institute of Technology, Trichy, India
Augustus Shih-Han Tsai, Engineering Management, B.S., Kribakaran Venkatesan, Medical Device and Diagnostic
Northwestern University Engineering, B.S., SRM University, India
Cheng-Hung Tsai, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Vijaykrishnan Venkatesh, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Anna
Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan University, India
David Tsung Yu Tsai, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Prateek Verma, Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering,
California, Riverside B.S., Punjab Technical University, India
W e n Tsai, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., University of Lisa Ann Verzemnieks, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of
California, Los Angeles Southern California
Yu-Ju Tsai, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Chang Gung Raghav Vij, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Panjab University,
University, Taiwan India
Theodore Yiu-Wah Tsang, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Sasank Vijayan, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
B.S., University of Southern California Mumbai, India
Simon Leule Tseghai, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., California Deepa Vijaykumar, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visveswaraiah
State Polytechnic University, Pomona Technological University, India
George Angello Tsianos, Aerospace and Mechanical Alejandro Hector Villagomez, Computer Science, B.S., Army
Engineering, B.S., University of Southern California, M.S., Polytechnic University
University of Southern California Sudhir Vinjamuri, Computer Science, B.Tech., Indian Institute
Andreas Tsiartas, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Technical of Technology Madras; M.S., University of Southern
University of Crete, Greece California
Yung-Han Tsou, Engineering Management, B.S., National Arun Vishwanathan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Regional
Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Engineering College, Trichy, India
Bing Tuo, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Electronic Depak Kumar Viswanathan, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Science 8c Technology of China University of Madras, India
Bugra Turan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Turkish Naval Priya Viswanathan, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., University
Academy of Mumbai, India
Chris G. Turk, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University of Vin Vongvaravipatr, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University
Wisconsin, Madison of California, San Diego; B.S., California State Polytechnic
Rahimatu Tuoyo Umar, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., Howard University, Pomona
University Dhruvil Harish Vyas, Computer Science, B.Engr., Gujurat
Narendra Nagnath Umate, Computer Science, B.Engr., University, India
University of Pune, India Pushkar Vijay Waghulde, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Brett Alan Underhill, Product Development Engineering, B.A., University of Mumbai, India
University of California, Berkeley, M B A , University of Texas, Richard James Wahl, Systems Architecting and Engineering,
Austin B.S., Michigan State University

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Timothy Daniel Wahmhoff, Computer Science, B.S., Rui Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Southeast
Hope College University, China
William Randall Waite, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., North Ruoyu Wang, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Carolina State University Hong Kong
Daniel Jered Wallman, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University Sheng Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Jiaotong
of Southern California University, China
Christopher Lee W a n , Aerospace Engineering, B.A., Occidental Shu Wang, Green Technologies, B.S., Dalian University of
College Technology, China
Shih-Hsuan Wan, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., University of Shuo Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of
British Columbia, Canada Posts and Telecommunications, China
Bin Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong Shuo Wang, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Sichuan
University, China University, China
Chenchen Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong Wei Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Xiamen University,
University of Science and Technology, China China
Cheng Wang, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of Xiaoqing Wang, Computer Science, B.S., Zhejiang University,
California, Berkeley China; M.S., University of Southern California
Chih-Hao Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Ximing Wang, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Nanjing
British Columbia, Canada University, China
Congyue Wang, Chemical Engineering, B.Eng., Wuhan Xuan Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., North University of
University of Science and Technology, China China
Daniel Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Yuan Ze University, Yan Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., China University of
Taiwan Mining and Technology
Dongbin Wang, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., Tsinghua Yan Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Huazhong University of
University, China Science and Technology, China
Erik S. Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Yang Wang, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University
Southern California of Posts and Telecommunications, China; M.S., University of
Han Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of Southern California
Technology, China Ying Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Beijing University of
Hanliang Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Hangzhou Dianzi Posts and Telecommunications, China
University, China Yinyi Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang
Hao Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Institute of University, China
Technology, China Yipei Wang, Computer Science, B.S., Beijing University of
Henry Ernest Wang, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Technology, China
University of Southern California Yuan Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Northwestern
Jack Wang, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., University Polytechnical University, China
of Michigan, Ann Arbor Yuanbo Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang
Jiangong Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Xidian University, University, China
China Yuzhe Wang, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr.,
Jinkai Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang Shanghai University of Science and Technology, China
University, China Zhe Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., H o n g Kong
Jue Wang, Environmental Engineering, B.S., Fudan University, Polytechnic University
China Zhipeng Wang, Aerospace Engineering, B.Engr., Northwestern
Kevin Chia Hao Wang, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Boston Polytechnical University, China
University Robert Alexander Ward, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Liang-Chih Wang, Materials Engineering, B.S., National Tsing Southern California
Hua University, Taiwan Girish Chandrachudan Warrier, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Lingtao Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Tsinghua University of Mumbai, India
University, China Ramachandra Abhilash Kumar Warrier, Computer Science,
Meihong Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang B.Engr., University of Pune, India
University, China David Lloyd Waterhouse, Aerospace and Mechanical
Nan Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Tianjin University, China Engineering, B.S., University of New Hampshire
Nan Wang, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Shandong Steven Gregory Watkins, Aerospace and Mechanical
University, China Engineering, B.S., Michigan Technological University

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Justin Bradley Webster, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Cedric H . W u , Mechanical Engineering, B.S., San Jose State
Michigan State University University
Zaki Ziad Wehbe, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Che-Min W u , Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Tamkang
California State University, Northridge University, Taiwan
Qianhua Wei, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Xi'an Institute of Cheng W u , Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Post and Telecommunications, China University, China
Tai-Chun Wei, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Dongzhu W u , Chemical Engineering, B.S., B.S., Zhejiang
Chiao Tung University, Taiwan University of Technology, China
Xin Wei, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Beijing Information Gang W u , Electrical Engineering, B.S., Beijing Normal
Science and Technology University, China University Zhuhai, China
Bradley Gibson Weiskittel, Systems Architecting and Ge W u , Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang University,
Engineering, B.S., California State University, Long Beach China
Bryan Boulin Wellnitz, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University Jia-Liang W u , Computer Science, B.S., National Chengchi
of Southern California University, Taiwan
Joshua Brandon Wells, Product Development Engineering, B.S., Kao W u , Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr., Beihang
United States Naval Academy University, China
Justin Wells, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S., Mu-Fan W u , Computer Science, B.Engr., National Chiao Tung
Worcester Polytechnic Institute University, Taiwan
Cheng-Hsiang Wen, Computer Science, B.S., National Central Shuang W u , Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian Institute of
University, Taiwan Technology, China
Jida Wen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shaanxi University of Wei W u , Computer Science, B.Engr., Hangzhou Dianzi
Science and Technology, China University, China
Li Wen, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Shanghai University of Xianbin W u , Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr.,
Science and Technology, China Shanghai Jiao T o n g University, China
Yi-Hsin Weng, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Xiaochen W u , Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University
Tsing Hua University, Taiwan of Sciences, China
Steven Anthony Wenzke, Computer Science, B.S., Indiana Xiaodan W u , Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., National Defense
University, Bloomington; B.S., Ohio State University Science and Technology University, China
Cortland Lee Werner, Computer Science, B.S., University of Xinxin W u , Computer Science, B.Engr., Huazhong University of
California, Irvine Science and Technology, China
Gareth Ray Whitehurst, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Tianyu Xia, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Helena Wichova, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of YulinXia, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Donghua University,
Southern California China
Jason Mark Wiedenmann, Environmental Engineering, B.A., Xuezhou Xiao, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Donghua
Park University; M.S., University of Missouri University, China
Anton Geoffrey Wilcox, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Adelphi Yao Xiao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong University
University of Science and Technology, China
DeCarlis Ray Wilson, Computer Science, B.S., University of Chen Xie, Computer Science, B.S., Beijing University of
Southern California Technology, China
Elias Wade Wilson, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Yuan Xie, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Institute of
B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Petrochemical Technology, China
Alec Jonathan Winetrobe, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., JiakunXin, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Southwest Jiaotong
University of Southern California University, China
Matthew Lawrence Winthrop, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Bin Xiong, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin University,
University of Southern California China
James Wong, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of Ziyi Xiong, Financial Engineering, B.S., Dalian University of
California, Los Angeles Technology, China
Samuel Cinman W o o , Computer Science, B.S., University of XiaomengXiu, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., Tsinghua
California, Davis University, China
Christopher Steven Woodruff, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., XiaomengXiu, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Tsinghua
University of Southern California University, China
Ariel Grossman Wright, Green Technologies, B.S., Brown Chen Xu, Computer Science, B.Engr., East China University of
University Science and Technology

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Master of Science (continued)


Hao Xu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong Hao Ye, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong
University, China University, China
Hao Xu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Purdue University, Calumet Jianfeng Ye, Computer Science, B.S., Shanghai University, China
JinghanXu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Zhejiang University, Jing Ye, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Xidian University, China
China Qi Ye, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Science and
MengfeiXu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian Jiaotong Technology of China
University, China Qingxin Ye, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sun Yat-sen University,
Nafei Xu, Financial Engineering, B.S., Zhejiang Gongshang China
University, China Shumin Ye, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang University,
Pengfei Xu, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang China
Gongshang University, China Allen Yee, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Washington
QinwenXu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Fudan University, China Wei Yin, Computer Science, B.S., Beijing Technology and
ShuyiXu, Chemical Engineering, B.S., University of Virginia Business University, China
Steven Xu, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., California State Chunjie Ying, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Tongji University,
Polytechnic University, Pomona China
Taibai Xu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Tongji University, China Aditi Yokota-Joshi, Environmental Engineering, B.S., University
Wei Xu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong University of Southern California
of Science and Technology, China Katherine Ann Yortsos, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Xiao Xu, Electrical Engineering, Beihang University, China Southern California
YanXu, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr., Tongji Daijiro Yoshida, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Waseda University,
University, China Japan
ZhenghangXu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Institute David M . Yu, Engineering Management, B.S., University
of Technology, China of California, Los Angeles; M.S., University of Southern
Zhou Xue, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Technology California
and Business University, China Fei Yu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Beihang University, China
Chenchen Yang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Beijing University Jingying Yu, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Chinese University
of Posts and Telecommunications, China of H o n g Kong
Fan Yang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Beijing University of Kuai Yu, Computer Science, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Technology, China University, China
Ning Yang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University Qian Yu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xiamen University,
of Science and Technology, China China
Pandong Yang, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Fudan Ruisha Yu, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., W u h a n University,
University, China China
Sa Yang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin University, Szu-Chi Yu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Sun Yat-Sen
China University, Taiwan
Xiao Yang, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Chengdu University Vincent Yu, Aerospace Engineering, B.Engr., University of
of Technology, China California, Los Angeles
Yang Yang, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Shenyang Jianzhu Yong Yu, Computer Science, B.S., Shandong University, China
University, China Zhe Yu, Computer Science, B.S., Macao Polytechnic Institute,
Yishan Yang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Central South Macau
University, China Zhuangzhuang Yu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., North China
Yu-Chu Yang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Taiwan Electric Power University Beijing, China
Ocean University Fei Yuan, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Shanghai
Brian Lee Yangyuen, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of University of Science and Technology, China
California, Berkeley James K Yuan, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of
Bryant Yao, Computer Science, B.S., University of California, Southern California
Irvine Lin Yuan, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao
Chong Yao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., W u h a n University, Tong University, China
China Ming Yue, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Po-Wen Yao, Computer Science, B.S., University of California, University, China
Irvine Ming-Tsan Yueh, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Tsing
Xue Yao, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Beijing Jiaotong Hua University, Taiwan
University, China Robin Yuen, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Andrew Yau, Astronautical Engineering, B.A., Vassar College California, Irvine

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Master of Science (continued)


Yusuf Zinalov Yusufov, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Adelphi Sichi Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing Institute of
University Technology, China
Silumesii Sipopa Yuyi, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., Brigham Wenhao Zhang, Computer Science, B.S., Donghua University,
Young University China
Antonia Zaferious, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., William Xiao-Liang Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.S.,
Cooper Union University of California, San Diego
Jorge Alberto Zamora, Computer Science, B.S., University of Xi Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University of
California, Irvine Science and Technology, China
Hongzhao Zang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Tianjin Xiao Zhang, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University
University, China of Chemical Technology, China
Amanda Nicole Zeigler, Computer Science, B.S., Arizona State Xiaofei Zhang, Computer Science, B.S., Fudan University,
University China
Michael Alan Zeitzew, Electrical Engineering, M.S., University Yaping Zhang, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Nanjing
of Southern California; B.S., M.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of University, China
California, Los Angeles Yiduan Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing
Li Zha, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University of University of Science and Technology, China
Science and Technology, China Yinxiao Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai
Daoyuan Zhai, Computer Science, B.S., Beijing University of University of Science and Technology, China
Posts and Telecommunications, China; M.S., University of Yitao Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Institute
Southern California of Technology, China
Beibei Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Eng., Tianjin University Yiwen Zhang, Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering, B.S.,
of Commerce, China Zhejiang University, China
Chao Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nanjing Normal Yuanjie Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Harbin Institute
University, China of Technology, China
Chengjie Zhang, Computer Science, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong Zhefeng Zhang, Petroleum Engineering, B.Engr., Chang'An
University, China University, China
Chenyang Zhang, Computer Science, B.S., Southeast University, Zhilin Zhang, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., University of
China California, Berkeley
Chi Zhang, Civil Engineering, B.S., Tsinghua University, Ziming Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Beijing University
China of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Chi Zhang, Financial Engineering, B.A., Shanghai Institute of Jingwei Zhao, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Beijing University of
Foreign Trade, China Aerospace 8c Astronomy, China
Chuan Zhang, Environmental Engineering, B.S., Renmin Qiuying Zhao, Environmental Engineering, B.S., Jilin University,
University of China China
Chuan Zhang, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Beijing Institute of Weijie Zhao, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Fudan University,
Technology, China China
Guanshi Zhang, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Peking Xin Zhao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University,
University, China China
Jackie Xiying Zhang, Systems Architecting and Engineering, Yingying Zhao, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr.,
B.S., University of California, Irvine Tongji University, China
Jianwei Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Lanzhou Mingzhi Zheng, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang
University, China University, China
Junliang Zhang, Computer Science, B.S., Shanghai University, Size Zheng, Chemical Engineering, B.A., B.Engr., Qingdao
China University of Science and Technology, China
Linlin Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Dalian University Wenli Zheng, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai
of Technology, China Jiao Tong University, China
Meilin Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Henan Institute Wenni Zheng, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Southeast
of Science and Technology, China University, China
Min Zhang, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr., Yueqiao Zheng, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing
Xi'an Institute of Post and Telecommunications, China University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Ouning Zhang, Computer Science, B.S., Beijing University of Yunfan Zhong, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University,
Posts and Telecommunications, China China
Qiushi Zhang, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Nanjing University Jia Zhou, Civil Engineering, B.S., Harbin Institute of
of Technology, China Technology, China

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Master of Science (continued)


Li Zhou, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Qingdao University of M o Zhu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Science and Technology, China University, China
Qirigyu Zhou, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Qian Zhu, Computer Science, B.Engr., M.Engr., Tongji
Electronic Science 8c Technology of China University, China
Shijie Zhou, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Zhejiang University, Shusen Zhu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Xidian University,
China China
Shuai Zhou, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang Sikai Zhu, Computer Science, B.S., Tsinghua University,
University, China China
Siyuan Zhou, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., North China Yufeng Zhu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
University of Technology University, China
Xianglong Zhou, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Beijing University Yunshan Zhu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of
of Technology, China Posts and Telecommunications, China
Yazhou Zhou, Computer Science, B.Engr., Southwest Sizhe Zhuang, Financial Engineering, B.S., BBA, Shanghai Jiao
University, China Tong University, China
Yuanbo Zhou, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., China Esther Zidovetzki, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of
University of Petroleum Beijing Southern California
Jiewen Zhu, Financial Engineering, B.A., Shanghai Jiao Tong Alexander Leon Ziegler, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., California
University, China State University, Northridge
Liang Zhu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xidian University, Anurag Zulkanthiwar, Computer Science, B.Engr., Pune
China Institute of Computer Technology, India
Lichao Zhu, Industrial and Systems Engineering, BBA, Jiangnan Richard Ernst Zultner, Green Technologies, B.S., Rutgers
University, China College of Engineering

Graduate Certificate
Abdulaziz Ali A Al-Azman, Smart Oilfield Technologies Ijeoma Kingsley Madiebo, Smart Oilfield Technologies
Majed Khalid Alsuwaigh, Smart Oilfield Technologies Lauren Ann Matsushita, Health Systems Operations
Chinmay Bhalchandra Athanikar, Smart Oilfield Technologies Aline Mnayan, Health Systems Operations
Viky Bohra, Systems Architecting and Engineering Shaimaa Mohamed Osman, Smart Oilfield Technologies
Ahmed Khaled Bubshait, Smart Oilfield Technologies Stephanie Jean Smith, Systems Architecting and Engineering
Rayan A. Dabloul, Smart Oilfield Technologies Deksha Taneja, Health Systems Operations
Michael Ian De Castro, Health Systems Operations Michael Joseph Terranova, Systems Architecting and
Dominik Paul Dukala, Systems Architecting and Engineering Engineering
Walter Paul Glaeser, Systems Architecting and Engineering Allison Renee Terry, Systems Architecting and Engineering
Matthew Isaac H o m e , Systems Architecting and Engineering Afrooz Meriam Zadfar, Health Systems Operations
Jingran Ma, Smart Oilfield Technologies

USC Roski School of Fine Arts


Dean Rochelle Steiner

Bachelor of Arts- Fine Arts


Katherine Paige Baldwin June W h a Choi Christine Elizabeth Chyon, Thomas Morgan Stuart
Cody Weston Boeger, Stephanie Rina Chow, Minor - Communication Fielding
Minor - Marketing Minor - Communication Design Courtney Elizabeth Finello,
Elizabeth Hunter Chabot, Design Elvira Y. Clemente Minor - Communication
Minor - Neuroscience Sean Andrew Christensen Gabrielle Christine Exner, Design 8c Marketing
Ashley F. Y. Chang Minor - Business Aislinn Tara Glennon

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Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts (continued)


Robert James Harkness, Kristyn Allie Kazanjian, Alexis Louise Markavage Lisa Chiahsuan Shieh
Minor - Communication Minor - Communication Anna Artemis Mkhikian Quinn Bella Singer
Design Design Kathryn Louise Mock Lauryn Elizabeth Soorani
Billie Kristin Heitzman, Jisoo Kim Nihura Maria Montiel Emily Anne Westervelt
Minor - Advertising Lisa Talar Kose, Minor - Eunice Noh Mariel Taylor Williams
Deborah Ho, Minor - Communication Design Yuri Ogita Natasha Wu, Minor -
Cinematic Arts Victoria Emerald Le Robert Alexander Ortiz Psychology 8c
Jia En Huang Catherine Lee, Minor - Hannah Francis Puente, Communication Design
Kara-Leigh Jacobsen Huse Marketing Minor - Cinematic Arts Rita Ying Yeung, Minor -
Lindsey Paige Jahnke, Minor - Cindy Lee Edwin Uribe Rodriguez Animation and Digital Arts
Communication Design Cassandra Elizabeth Leisz Michael Kiyoshi Salvatore Jason Eun Yoo
Jessica Maria Jaime Branden Russell Marcus Sydney Camille Rachael Sharp Hye Min You

Bachelor of Fine Arts


Zachary Alden Aronson Katherine Margaret Kittrell Matteo Edmond Padovani Junxian Poon
Kelsey Lynn Bullock Gloria Lee Alexander Stevenin Paxton Emily Michelle Slack, Minor •
Angelica Jean Harris Thomas Mora, Minor - Millie K. Phan Music Industry
Carly Elizabeth Helfrich Animation and Digital Arts Beatrice Poon Kyle Takesue

Master of Fine Arts


Karen Jill Adelman, B.A., Harvard University Sean Townley, BFA, Tufts University
Tyler Stewart Coburn, B.A., Yale University Kristen Elizabeth Vandeventer, BFA, Maryland Institute
Christopher Lee Coy, BFA, Brigham Young University College of Art
Erin Louise Foley, BFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago John Patrick Walsh III, BFA, School of the Art Institute of
Marc Ashley Horowitz, B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington Chicago

Master of Public Art Studies


Gladys-Katherina Rustan Hernando, BFA, Otis College of Megan Leanne Sallabedra, B.A., University of California,
Art and Design Santa Cruz
Zachary Norman Kaplan, B.A., Occidental College Jacqueline Ann Von Treskow, B.A., University of California,
Jennifer Ann Lieu, B.A., University of California, Irvine Davis
Sarah Marcy Loyer, B.A., Eugene Lang College Adrienne Marie White, B.A., University of California,
The New School for Liberal Arts Los Angeles
liana Daphne Milch, BFA, Art Institute of Chicago Emily Rebecca Wilkerson, B.A., Louisiana State University
Evelena Danielle Ruether, BFA, Art Center College of Design,
California

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USC Davis School of Gerontology


Dean Gerald C. Davison

Bachelor of Science - Gerontology


Alyssa Courtney Bobman, Minor - Occupational Science Jonathan H o Ming Li
Laura Elizabeth Corrales-Diaz Pomatto Emily Claire Loynachan, Minor - Musical Studies
Valerie Cromwell Caite Marie O'Brien
Nathan Alan Cutietta Shannon Marie Sullivan
Michelle D o Huynh, Minor - Economics Lu Zhang, Minor - Cultures and Politics of the Pacific Rim
Alice Yon Kim, Minor - Spanish

Master of Arts - Gerontology


Valerie Applewhite, B.S., California State University, Fresno Hema Satish Doshi, B.A., University of California, Davis
Tameka Ann Brown, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Jennifer Sue Fry, B.A., Seattle Pacific University
Christine L. Cavanaugh, B.S., Portland State University Yadira Elizabeth Garcia, B.A., Mount Saint Mary's College
Susan J. Cherco, B.A., Manhattanville College Molly Judith Gleason-Kodama, B.A., University of California,
W a n Ping Chin, M.A., University of New South Wales, Berkeley
Australia Carrie Allyn Greer, B.A., California State University,
Ashley S. Chun, B.S., State University of New York, Long Beach
Regents College Susan Joan Hurt, B.S., Southern Connecticut State University
Shawna Conlan, B.S., University of Southern California Krista Faye Pocino, B.S., University of Southern California
Kevin James Crowell, B.S., University of Southern California Arieanne Quianna Santos, B.S., University of Southern
Alexis Genevra Denton, B.A., University of California, Berkeley, California
M A r c h . , University of Southern California Kathleen Taylor, B.S., West Texas A8cM University

Master of Science - Gerontology


Amy Bassoff, B.A., University of California, Irvine Heather Hirakawa Harada, B.A., University of California,
Sara Bonnell, B.A., Stanford University Berkeley
Matthew Randal Bressette, B.S., University of California, Elaine Catherine Martini, B.A., Miami University
Los Angeles Lauren Amanda McNamara, B.A., University of Southern
Lisa Marie Brinkmann, B.A., San Francisco State University; California
M.A., Thunderbird Graduate School of Management Annaquyen D o Nguyen, B.S., M.A., O T D , University of
Megan Janine Calhoun, B.A., Northwestern University Southern California
Po Yin Chen, BBA, Feng Chia University, Taiwan; M P P M , Sonia Trang-Anh Nguyen, B.A., University of Southern
University of Southern California California
Jung Hoon Choi, B.S., University of Southern California Tammy-Tam Ngoc Nguyen, B.S., University of California, Davis
Jenny Yu-Ting Chou, B.S., B.A., University of California, Irvine Yusuke Ninomiya, B.A., Sophia University, Japan
Nora B. Dabuni, B.S., University of Southern California David Joel Orenstein, B.A., University of Massachusetts,
Raquel Marie Delorio, B.A., University of San Francisco Amherst; M.A., University of Southern California
Ayesha Dixon, B.A., Temple University Patricia Partridge, B.S., California State University, Long Beach
Kyla Lynda Forbes, B.A., University of Guelph, Canada Stephanie Kay Poison, B.A., University of Southern California
Whitney Noelle Fountas, B.A., University of Southern California Maria Siciliano, B.A., Wellesley College; M P A , Harvard
Maddison Joelle Gan, B.S., University of Arizona University
Janice Christe Gastelum, B.A., Mount St. Mary's College Natalie Irene Warrick, B.A., University of California, Berkeley

Master of Long Term Care Administration


Christopher Thomas Jackson, B.S., University of Alabama at
Birmingham

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Master of Aging Services Management


Renee Elizabeth Cunningham, B.A., California State University, Madeline Heller, B.S., Excelsior College
Northridge Mildred T. Hill, B.S., University of Southern California
Alicia Figueroa-Tiler, BSW, California State University, Karen Marcy Santos Pham, B.S., University of Santo Tomas,
Los Angeles Philippines
Jacqueline Ann Gemelos, B.A., University of Southern California Jenny Wang, B.A., University of California, Riverside

Graduate Certificate - Gerontology


Athan George Bezaitis Marcie Teresawa-Leu
Peter G. Lancellotti

USC Gould School of Law


Dean Robert K. Rasmussen

Juris Doctor
Ali Abugheida, B.A., University of California, San Diego Anthony Steven Chavez, B.A., Stanford University
Parag Agrawal, B.S., University of California, Berkeley Jinmin Chen, B.A., University of California, Davis
Roxana Ahmadian, B.A., University of Southern California Stephanie Chen, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
David Mitry Ajalat, B.A., Loyola Marymount University T o m Wei-Ting Chen, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Thomas C. Alcorn, B.A., Whitman College Aaron T . Chiu, A.B., Princeton University
Sina Aliasgharpour, B.S., University of California, San Diego; Sara Chon, B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.S., University of California, Los Angeles Natasha Corpuz Chua Tan, BBA, A.B., University of Georgia
Mohammed A. Alvi, B.A., Binghamton University Kimberley Alysson Church, B.A., University of California,
Mohsen Ehab Amiri, LL.B., London School of Economics and Santa Barbara
Political Science, England Jeffrey D . Cohan, B.S., Cornell University
Drew Eugene Anderson, B.A., Colorado State University Alexander T.G. Cohen, B.A., University of California,
Nicholas Charles Anderson, B.S., University of Oregon Los Angeles
Christina Margaret Antonopoulos, BSJ, Northwestern University Diana Leigh Cox, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Ryan Dow Austin, B.A., Duke University Andrew Christian Crane, B.A., Boston College
Christina Avedissian, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Zachary Dickerson Crowley, B.A., University of California,
Hillary Jay Baca, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Berkeley
Najeh A. Baharun, B.S., California State University, Long Beach Richard P. Cruz, B.A., New York University
Kyle Thomas Barrett, B.S., Duke University Chelsea DalCorso, B.S., University of Southern California
John Wall Baumann, B.S., University of Southern California Zachary Stephens Davidson, B.A., University of Kansas
Matthew S. Beasley Cockroft, B.A., University of California, Joshua J Deighton, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Berkeley Paul Richard Del Piero, B.A., Pomona College
Amy Jean Bell, B.A., Duke University Stephen Peter Demopoulos, B.A., University of California,
Joshua Nathaniel Birenbaum, B.S., United States Military Berkeley
Academy Kiran Preet Kaur Dhillon, B.A., Occidental College
Hayley Jacqueline Bock, B.A., Harvard University KeAndra Denise Dodds, B.A., University of Pennsylvania
John M . Bowlby, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Robert James Dwyer, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Courtney Nicole Burten, B.A., Georgetown University Steven Edward Economou, B.A., University of Pennsylvania
Max Daniel Castro, B.A., Hunter College Justin Jacob Effres, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Christopher Marcus Chan, B.A., Dartmouth College Jeffrey Christopher Elder, B.A., University of California,
Tracy Sze Chan, B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.A., Los Angeles
University of Southern California Ashley Nicole Elnicki, B.A., Pittsburg State University
Clifford Shawn Chang, B.A., University of California, Henry Aaron Elyashar, B.A., University of California,
Berkeley Santa Barbara

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Juris Doctor (continued)


Stephen Vincent Elzie, B.A., University of California, Kathleen Jardine Jones, B.A., University of California,
Santa Cruz Los Angeles
Lyric A. Enav, B A . , University of Pennsylvania Deborah Kang, B.A., Williams College
Franz K. Espanol, B.A., University of California, Irvine Kaleb Evan Keller, B.S., University of Southern California
Amanda Robin Farfel, B.A., Georgetown University Brandon Alexander Kennedy, B.A., M.A., Harvard University
John Daniel Flynn, B.A., University of Wisconsin Eric Mark Khodadian, B.A., American University
J'me Kimbrough Forrest, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Edwin Kim, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Allyson Theresa Fortier, B.A., Boston College Wonki Kim, LL.B., Chung-Ang University, Korea; LL.M.,
Jill Kristine Franciose, B.A., New York University University of Southern California
Ari Matthew Friedman, B.A., University of Michigan, Nicole Norma King, B.A., George Washington University
Ann Arbor Alison Rose Kollee, B.A., University of Washington
Daniel Courtney Fullerton, B.S., University of Southern James Robert Kramer, B.S., University of Southern California
California Anand Krishnaswamy, B.S., Carnegie Mellon University
Alena Geffner-Mihlstein, B.A., B.S., Johns Hopkins University Archana Elizabeth Lannin, B.S., Arizona State University
Joshua Adam Gelbart, B.S., University of Southern California Te'Aira Lashay Law, B.A., Pepperdine University
Valerie Gerard, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Douglas Eliot Lawson, B.A., Duke University
Molly Alexandra Gerratt, A.B., Georgetown University Anna W . Lee, B.S., University of Virginia
Jessica Ghirardo, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Christina Un Hee Lee, B.A., Wellesley College
Maxwell Aaron Gilbertson, B.S., Georgetown University Erica Barbara Lee, B.A., University of Virginia
Banna Eritrea Girmay, B.A., Barnard College, Columbia Phillip Lee, B.S., University of Southern California
University Bryan N. Leishman, B.A., University of California,
Nicole Marie Giuntoli, B.A., Georgetown University Santa Barbara
Justin Michael Gomes, B.A., University of California, San Diego Stephanie Marie Leonard, B.A., Boston College
Bridget Ann Gordon, B.A., University of California, Jonathan S. Leung, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Santa Barbara Haiyang Li, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Shelley Jean Goto, B.A., University of Southern California Yipeng Li, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Jacob Eli Griffith, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Hsiu-Tsing Liang, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Ryan Guiboa, B.A., Stanford University Kelly Linn, B.S., University of Southern California
Danielle Renee Hammond, B.A., University of California, Derek Michael Lipkin, B.A., University of California,
Berkeley Los Angeles
David A. Hancock, B.S., Azusa Pacific University Ira C. Liston, B.A., Macalester College
Kevin Michael Hannifan, B.A., Seattle University Charles Perry Litchfield, B.A., University of California,
Rachel Ewing Harper, BFA, Southern Methodist University Berkeley
Christine Jee-Yeon Haw, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Ian Bennett Magladry, BBA, Texas Christian University
Mary Ellen H . Healey, B.A., University of California, Kara J. Mahoney, A.B., Georgetown University
Los Angeles Andrea Milicent Mangarin, B.A., University of California,
Gabriel Henriquez, B.A., James Madison University Santa Barbara
Sara Heum, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Bradley E. Marrett, BSE, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Erin Jean Holyoke, B.A., University of Washington Nicole Marie Martinez, B.S., San Diego State University
Patricia Nayoung Hong, B.A., New York University Keely Xaixai Masterson, B.A., University of Washington
Chen Huang, B.A.Sc, University of British Columbia, Canada Jordan Michelet McCrary, B.A., University of California,
Shehzad Kabir Huda, B.S., University of California, Irvine; M.S., Los Angeles
Georgetown University Michelle Lynnea Mello, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Jamie Beth Hughes, B.A., University of Southern California Andrew P. Merten, B.A., George Washington University
Noel Hyun, B.A., University of Southern California Brandon Scott Miller, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Juliana Marie Ilvento, B.A., Columbia University Katharine Morgan Miner, B.A., University of California,
Amy Inagaki, B.A., Barnard College; M.A., Waseda University, Los Angeles
Japan Brady Scott Minter, B.A., University of Wisconsin
Yosef Y. Itkin, B.S., California State University, Northridge John Thomas Mishler, A.B., Duke University
Sohrab Izadi, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Jyoti Mittal, BFA, Carnegie Mellon University
Brianne Michelle Jackson, B.A., University of Southern Erica Lynn Mobley, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
California Shirin Hejazi Moghadam, B.A., University of California,
Sheereen Javadizadeh, B.A., University of California, Irvine Berkeley
Jennifer Q^ Jiang, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Dorna Moini, B.A., New York University

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Shawheen John Moridi, B.A., University of California, Suzetty Chit Ting Shen, B.S., University of California,
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Paul Tristan Moura, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor W e n W e n Shen, B.A., University of Chicago
Amanda Dior Murray, BBA, Howard University Jonathan Chorng-Shiaw Shih, B.S., University of California,
Garric Gaspar Nahapetian, B.A., University of California, Irvine Berkeley
David Howard Needham, B.S., Santa Clara University Melissa A. Shinto, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Diandra Nicole Netto, B.A., University of California, Wendy Gu Shu, B.A., University of Southern California
Santa Barbara Charles L. Shute, B.S., Pennsylvania State University
Christine Victoria Nitoff, B.A., University of California, Davis Adam Grant Siddiqi, B.S., Miami University
Un-suk O, B.A., University of California, Irvine Amanda Margaret Smith, B.A., University of California,
Shawn Rieko Obi, A.B., University of Chicago Santa Barbara
Victor A. O'Connell, B.S., California State University, Jason Christopher Smith, B.A., Kenyon College; M.A., Indiana
Long Beach University
Micaela Anna Yoshiko Okamura, B.A., University of California, Jay-Paul Spenuzza, A.B., Harvard University
Davis Amy Kathryn Steelman, B.A., University of Chicago
Amber Nicole Oroz, B.S., Georgetown University Steven Aaron Stein, B.A., Emory University
Yihuan Ou, LL.B., East China University of Political Science Lewis Kennedy Cook Stevenson, B.A., University of Southern
and Law; LL.M., University of Southern California California; M.A., Catholic University of America
Daniel Raphael Paluch, B.A., Columbia University Tiffany Michelle Stone, B.A., University of Southern California
Steven Andrew Papazian, B.A., Stanford University Rebekah Susanne Strawn, B.A., Biola University
Christina Paquette, B.A., University of Southern California Rebecca Marie Suarez, B.A., Wellesley College
Michael L. Parente, B.S., Cornell University, M.A., University of Mayajyoti Sukumar, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Manchester, England; Ph.D., George Mason University Zoe Juliana Sussman, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Sungmi Park, B.A., New York University Audrey Karen Tan, B.A., Yale University
Anna Christine Parkins, B.A., Duke University; M S P H , Harvard Jane Yuko Tanimura, B.A., Brown University
University School of Public Health Anthony DeWayne Threatts, B.S., Georgia Institute of
John Franklin Paschal, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Technology
Jaymin A. Patel, B.A., University of Pennsylvania Bridgette Claire Toraason, B.A., University of California,
Michael Jacob Pemstein, B.A., Pomona College Los Angeles
Jennifer Rachel Phillips, B.A., University of Arizona Britney Noelle Torres, B.A., B.S., Pepperdine University
Sonya Mali Phongpitag, B.A., University of California, Tala Katherine Toufanian, B.A., Brown University
Los Angeles Helen Tran, B.S., M H A , University of Southern California
Caitlin Sarah Przeniczny, B.A., Arizona State University Serine Akie Tsuda, B.A., University of Pennsylvania
Joana Lynn Que, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Kimberly Ann Umanoff, B.A., Cornell University
Andrew Roland Quinio, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Nicole Areli Villalvazo, B.A., University of Southern California
Mary Jeanette Ramsey, B.A., College of William and Mary Abigail Laura Wallace, B.A., University of Southern California
Catherine Trushel Randall, B.A., Barnard College Danielle Robyn Warner, B.A., Tufts University; M.A.,
Kelly M . Raney, B.A., BBA, University of San Diego The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, Israel
Aida Natalie Rastegari, B.A., University of California, Kelly Patricia Welch, B.A., Duke University
Los Angeles Lukasz Wietrzynski, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Danielle Lara Raymond, B.A., University of California, Kevin Michael Wilkins, B.A., University of California,
Los Angeles Santa Barbara
Marc Andre Roualet, B.A., University of Chicago Rynicia L. Wilson, B.A., University of Southern California
Bridget Jean Russell, B.A., University of Southern California Ryan Michael Wolfe, B.S., Vanderbilt University
Cara Jane Schmidt, B.A., University of Richmond Annette An Ning Wong, B.A., Yale University
Alice Molly Segal, B.A., University of Chicago Henrietta W o n Yin Wong, B.A., Wellesley College
Amr Ahmed Shabaik, B.A., University of California, San Diego Shoshana Avigayil Zimmerman, B.S., University of Maryland,
Rachel Elizabeth Shames, B.A., Brown University College Park
Shu Shang, B.A., B.S., University of California, Berkeley

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Master of Laws
Jaber Almahmoud, LL.B., Jamiat Al-Imam Mohamed Ibn Saud Yimang Hu, LL.B., East China University of Political Science
Islamic University, Saudi Arabia; LL.M., Institute of Public and Law, China
Administration, Saudi Arabia Chia-Sheng Huang, LL.B., Chung Yuan Christian University,
Oluwasegun Aluko, LL.B., Obafemi Awolowo University, Taiwan
Nigeria Han-Wei Huang, LL.B., LL.M., Soochow University, Taiwan;
Dimitrios Andreadis, J.D., Humboldt University, Germany LL.M., Northwestern University
Chen Bai, LL.B., Northwest University of Politics and Law, Isamu Imaizumi, LL.B., T h e University of Tokyo, Japan
China Tae Sung Jeong, B.S., Seoul National University, Korea
Fengcan Bao, LL.B., Shanghai International Studies University, Xiaoyuan Ji, LL.B., University of International Business and
China Economics, China
Philippe Bensoussan, LL.B., LL.M., Jean Moulin University Qingqing Jia, LL.B., Minzu University, China
Lyon 3, France; M . S c , EM-Lyon Business School, France Lu Jin, LL.B., Xi'an International Studies University, China;
Tin Chi Dennis Chan, LL.B., Fudan University, China LL.M., University of International Business and Economics,
Aier Chen, LL.B., Shenzhen University, China China
I-Chun Chen, B.S., Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan; Deepti Joshi, B.Com., R A . Podar College of Commerce and
LL.B., National Taiwan University Economics, India; LL.B., New Law College, University of
Peimin Melissa Chen, LL.B., National University of Singapore Mumbai, India; M . S c , Queen Mary, University of London,
Yi Chen, LL.B., China Youth University for Political Sciences United Kingdom
Hyojong Choi, B.S., Seoul National University, Korea Sang Chui Jung, LL.B., Korea University College of Law
Hyo Shik Choi, B.A., Seoul National University, Korea Divya Kandwal, BLS/LL.B., University of Mumbai, India
Nanthar Chongbanyatcharoen, LL.B., Chulalongkorn Bo Kun Kim, LL.B., Kyung Hee University, Korea
University, Thailand Hyeon Jin Kim, BBA, Dankook University, Korea
Nontiya Chosivasakul, LL.B., Chulalongkorn University, Jeewon Kim, B.S., Ewha Womans University, Korea; LL.B.,
Thailand; LL.M., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; LL.M., Yonsei University, Korea
Cornell University Jiwook Kim, LL.B., Korea University
Xing Tang Chu, LL.B., Sun Yat-Sen University, China Pil Yong Kim, B.A., Seoul National University, Korea
Hyun Chan Chung, B.A., Seoul National University, Korea Sanghoon Kim, LL.B., LL.M., Ph.D., Korea University
Tiago Coelho Silva, LL.B., Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Taeho Kim, LL.B., LL.M., Yonsei University, Korea
Rio Grande, Brazil Yoon-Tae Kim, B.A., Michigan State University; LL.B., Hongik
Jiachen Deng, LL.B., Beijing University of Technology, China University, Korea
Chenmin Dong, B.A., LL.B., East China University of Political Youl Kim, LL.B., Yonsei University, Korea
Science and Law Philipp Koenig, Mag:Iur., Karl-Franzens University Graz,
Sheng Dong, LL.B., Sun Yat-Sen University, China Austria
Ata Farhadi, B.A., University of Oxford, United Kingdom Jong Hyok Lee, LL.B., LL.M., Seoul National University,
Xiao Fu, LL.B., Huazhong University of Science and Korea
Technology, China Keun W o o Lee, LL.B., Seoul National University, Korea
Chao Gao, LL.B., Sun Yat-Sen University, China Meng-Yu Lee, LL.B., BBA, National Taipei University, Taiwan
Geonyoung Go, LL.B., Sungkyunkwan University, Korea Sang Hyun Lee, B.S., Korea Advanced Institute of Science and
Claudia Gomez Estefan, LL.B., B.A., M.A., Universidad Technology
Francisco De Vitoria, Spain Youngsun Lee, B.A., Seoul National University, Korea
Tetiana Grynchuk, LL.B., M.A., Kyiv National Taras Lei Lei, LL.B., Minzu University, China
Shevchenko University, Ukraine; LL.M., Queen Mary, Long Li, LL.B., China University of Mining and Technology,
University of London, United Kingdom China
Yue Guo, LL.B., East China University of Political Science and Yuan Li, LL.B., Shanghai International Studies University,
Law, China China
Shintaro Hamasu, B.A., Waseda University, Japan Zhe Li, LL.B., Nanjing University, China
Dong Young Han, B.A., Seoul National University, Korea Sun Hye Lim, LL.B., Pusan National University, Korea
Michael Hans, LL.B., M.Kn., Airlangga University, Indonesia; Yun-Pei Lin, LL.B., National Taipei University, Taiwan
B . E c , Petra Christian University, Indonesia Fangda Liu, LL.B., China University of Political Science and
Nuzayra Haque, LL.B., Northumbria University, United Kingdom Law, China
Tongyi He, LL.B., East China University of Political Science Haoyu Liu, LL.B., Beijing Institute of Technology, China
and Law, China Ping Liu, LL.B., Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade, China
Li Yew Heah, LL.B., King's College London, United Kingdom Qiao Liu, LL.B., Sun Yat-Sen University, China

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Yuyao Liu, LL.B., China University of Political Science and Lida Ter-Khachatryan, LL.B., French University in Armenia
Law, China Ruju Thakker, B.A., St. Xavier's College, University of Mumbai,
Yili Lou, LL.B., Zhejiang University, China India; LL.B., K.C. Law College, University of Mumbai, India
Xi Luo, LL.B., Peking University, China Preeda Thurakichprempri, B.A., Thammasat University,
Danhong Ma, B.A., Huazhong University of Science and Thailand; LL.B., Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Technology, China; LL.B., W u h a n University, China Bi Tian, B.A., LL.M., Sichuan University, China
Yuriria Marvan Santin, LL.B., Centro Universitario Mexico Ya-Lan Tseng, LL.B., LL.M., National Taipei University,
Keisuke Masuda, LL.B., Kyoto University, Japan Taiwan
Jiuliano Maurer, LL.B., Universidade Federal do Parana, Brazil Masatoshi Uchida, LL.B., Keio University, Japan
Anny Milgram, LL.B., Universidad Catolica Andres Bello, Alireza Vagheitabar, LL.B., The Hague University of Applied
Venezuela Sciences, Netherlands
Kiyotaka Minato, LL.B., Kyoto University, Japan Fernando Vogel Cintra, B.A., M.A., LL.B., Universidade
Shoichi Miyanaga, B.A., Keio University, Japan; LL.B., Chuo Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
University, Japan Hongye Wan, B.M., LL.B., East China University of Political
Julie Morton, B.A., M.Leg.Sci., Queens University Belfast, Science and Law
Northern Ireland Xi Wang, LL.B., East China University of Political Science and
Rodrigo Miinoz Dromundo, B.S., LL.B., Universidad Law
Intercontinental, Mexico Jia W u , LL.B., China University of Political Science and Law,
Hiraku Murakami, LL.B., Kyoto University, Japan LL.M., Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, China
Hirofumi Nakanishi, LL.B., Kyoto University, Japan Tian Xia, LL.B., Nanjing Normal University, China
Sae Hyun Nam, LL.B., Yonsei University, Korea FeixueXu, B.M., LL.B., Jilin University, China; LL.M., Renmin
Sung Jin Oh, LL.B., Yonsei University, Korea University, China
Yuki Ota, LL.B., Kyoto University, Japan Takuro Yamaguchi, LL.B., Tohoku University, Japan
Kaya Owari, LL.B., Tohoku University, Japan Kensaku Yamamoto, B.S., M.S., Kyoto University, Japan
Joon Young Park, LL.B., LL.M., Seoul National University, Yanglan Yan, LL.B., University of International Relations, China
Korea Bo Yang, B.A., University of Science and Technology Beijing,
Lin Qi, LL.B., Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, China
China Lianlian Yang, LL.B., Qiqihar University, China
Natnicha Ruangkit, LL.B., Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; Yuangui Yang, LL.B., W u h a n University, China
LL.M., Southern Methodist University Hongbo Yi, LL.B., Southwest University of Political Science and
Hongyul Ryoo, B.S., Seoul National University, Korea Law, China
Tarak Saha, B.S., Hindu College, India; M.S., LL.B., Delhi Cassie Chui Ying Yu, B.A., University of Southern California;
University, India; LL.M., N A L S A R University of Law, India LL.B., Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Yuki Sakamoto, LL.B., The University of Tokyo, Japan Fei Yu, LL.B., Shanghai International Studies University, China
Young H o Seo, B.S., M.S., Seoul National University, Korea; Shu-Fen Yu, LL.B., Soochow University, Taiwan
LL.B., Korea National Open University Anastasia Yurkina, J.D., International Academy of Business and
Jie Shen, LL.B., Shanghai International Studies University, Management, Russian Federation
China Lei Zeng, LL.B., BBA, Beijing Institute of Technology, China
Payal Sinha, LL.B.(H), Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha Lin Zhang, LL.B., Shanghai University of Finance and
University, India Economics, China
Jinwook Song, LL.B., LL.M., Ph.D., Korea University Yuanying Zhang, LL.B., Donghua University, China
Michael Stiefel, J.D., Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Germany Xia Zheng, LL.B., LL.M., China University of Political Science
Ningxin Sun, LL.B., Qingdao University, China and Law
Shengkun Sun, LL.B., Xiamen University, China Chao Zhong, LL.B., China University of Political Science and
Shinya Takizawa, LL.B., T h e University of Tokyo, Japan Law
Varisara Tangdamrongsap, LL.B., Thammasat University, Hua Zhong, LL.B., Tongji University, China
Thailand Quan Zou, LL.B., Jinan University, China

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Master of Comparative Law


Camila Fifer, LL.B., Universidad Catolica Santa Maria La Fei Pei, LL.B., Renmin University, China; LL.M., University of
Antigua, Panama; LL.M., University of Southern Southern California
California Nadeesha Viswakula, B.Com., Macquarie University, Australia;
Hsiao-Pei Huang, LL.B., National Taiwan University; LL.M., LL.B.(Hons), University of Technology, Australia; LL.M.,
University of Southern California University of Southern California

Keck School of Medicine of USC


Dean Carmen A. Puliafito

Bachelor of Science - Global Health


Bonnie Chen Isabelle Maxine Feldhaus, Jay P. Gadani Kelsey Joan O'Donnell
Theodore Buxhoeveden Minor - Health Policy Nina Anne Gertsvolf Brittney Connae Stewart
Curran, Minor - Natural Management Melinda Marino
Science

Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies


Zarina Sabrina Abramova Kirolos Fahmy Jasper Kuo Claire Katherine Schloemer
Patrick Brendan Ahern, Monica Flores Mark Allan Lamm Cherisse Lohelani Sen
Minor - Spanish Rachel Grace Forbat Justine Lee Javier Sotelo, Jr., Minor -
Hitomi Asano, Minor - Sarah Elli Francis, Minor - Susan Yoojin Lee, Minor - Economics
Natural Science International Relations Spanish 8c Natural Science Jena Rene Sussex, Minor -
Melissa Nicole Ballina Ashley D . Freyer, Minor - Yee M a n Emily Leung, Natural Science
Barsegh Avetis Barseghian Health Communication Minor - Business Tisa Elizabeth Thomas,
Edwin Eli Bazarganfard John William Funnell Yanan Li Minor - Popular Music
Tevin Bertanian Michael Nickrooz Ghassemlou Chloe Yu Yuan Lin Studies
Dipanjan Bhattacharya Irene Gow, Minor - Musical Lauren Elizabeth McCourt, Michael Angel Rodriguez
Steven Marcus Carl, Minor - Studies Minor - Medical Vazquez, Minor -
Natural Science Melissa Michelle Gross Anthropology Nonprofits, Philanthropy
Elise Mariko Hei-Fung Marcela Hasbun Samantha Marie Meyer, and Volunteerism
Cheng, Minor - Popular Alicia Marie Hausler Minor - Natural Science Jenny Jingjing Wang, Minor -
Music Studies 8c Natural Kristen Anne Hernandez Ryan Moghadam Natural Science
Science Julia Lee Higgins Kimberley Nicole Monks Donald Daniel W o n g
Ka Man Carman Cheung Sarah Yoshime Hirata, Jordan Alexander Rees, Mark John Yekikian
Jaycie Michelle Nalani Ching Minor - Natural Science Minor - Natural Science Jennifer Haemi Yoon, Minor •
Allison Chu Tiffany Naomi Huang Elena Frances Reyes, Minor - Natural Science
Stacy Yoenhee Chun Gina Alexandria Jaqua, Professional and Managerial Sung W o o k Yoon, Minor -
Teresa Louise Dent, Minor - Minor - Natural Science 8c Communication Organizational Leadership
Health Communication Individuals, Societies and Mackenzie Rose Roesti, and Management
Jean Young Doh, Minor - Aging Minor - Spanish Christina Younan
Natural Science Sonam Ghanshyam Kapadia, Leah Rosengaus Morgan Alexis Young
Shirley Maria Edward Minor - Sociology Sara Joanne Sameshima Natasha N . Zouves
Anahita Emamian, Minor - Anna Justyna Kowalczyk Claudia Raquel Santos
Natural Science

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Master of Academic Medicine


Arsenia Malabor Asuncion, B.A., M . D . , West Visayas State Rima Fuad Jubran, B.A., Case Western Reserve University
University, Philippines Mojca Remskar Konia, B.S., University of Ljubjana, Slovenia
William Graydon Cloud, B.S., Davidson College; M . D . , Garrett John Meyers, B.S., United States Military Academy,
University of Virginia M . D . , Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
David Thomas Disbrow, BFA, University of the Arts Michelle Marie Olson, B.S./BA., University of Delaware
Elango Edhayan, B.S., University of Madras, India Andrea Christine Pinnick, B.A., University of San Diego; D D S ,
Lesley Holmes Hamilton, B.S., University of Wisconsin, University of Washington
Madison; M.S., Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin Ansley Nicole Splinter, B.A., Washington University; M . D . ,
Ming-Chen Hsieh, B.Equiv., China Medical College, Taiwan University of California, San Francisco

Master of Public Health


Ilghar Abiar, B.S., Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Ariel Michael Farahi, B.S., University of California,
Sciences, Iran Santa Barbara
Elhom Ellie Afshar-Tavana, B.A., University of California, Emma Margaret Fay, B.S., University of Southern California
Berkeley Therese Anne Villareal Fernandez, B.S., University of Southern
Ahmad Sami Al-Salman, B.A., University of California, California
Los Angeles George Michael Fistonich, B.S., University of California,
Alexandra Nicole Anderson, B.S., B.A., University of Southern Los Angeles
California Lily Fu, B.S., University of California, Davis
Sona Narottam Ardeshna, B.S., University of California, Irvine Alin Gragossian, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Adriana Chandra Ardy, B.S., University of California, Tiffany Mindy Hou, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Nuyjote Kaur Hundal, B.S., University of California,
Bianca Badrinath, B.S., University of California, Irvine Los Angeles
Noel Castillon Barragan, B.S., Loyola Marymount University Sung-Yuan Hung, B.S., Tzu Chi University, Taiwan
Filip Marek Bartnik, B.S., University of Connecticut, Storrs Kimberly Bernice Jacobs, B.S., University of California, Davis
Stephanie Mai Lan Be, B.S., University of California, Farva Batool Jafri, B.A., New York University
Los Angeles Tina Kumar Jagtiani, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Sandra Antranik Belderian, B.S., University of California, Dennis Steven Jenkins, B.A., University of California, Riverside
San Diego Sophie Soomee Jeon, B.A./B.A., University of California, Irvine
Michael Garbis Bezikian, B.S., Loyola Marymount University Christopher Allan Kanis, B.S., California State University,
Vipra Bhakri, B.S., University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Fullerton
England Katayoun Heidari Kashani, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Priya Bhat, B.S., University of California, San Diego Amanda Sophie Kim, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Bridgette Emefa Blebu, B.S., University of Southern California Grace Kim, B A . , California State University, Fullerton
Alia Bronshteyn, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Jennifer Ashley Kotlewski, B.S., George Washington University
Chenghua Cao, B.S., Tianjin Medical College, China Pravin Kumar Krishna, B.S., University of Arizona
Perlita Ynez Carrillo, B.S., University of Southern California Wendy Xiu Lam, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Melanie Elaine Castillo, B.S., University of Southern California Karina Ledezma, B.S., University of Southern California
Michelle Joyana Chan, B.A., University of California, Esther Nayeon Lee, B.S., University of Missouri
Los Angeles Paul Kyong Tae Lee, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
John M i n - W o o Chang, B.S., California State University, Nathan Vaughan Teters Lehman, B.A., Occidental College
Northridge Brooke Kanae Lejeune-Chanman, B.S., Loyola Marymount
Yu-Chen Chang, B.S., University of California, Davis University
Shoana Chau, B.S., University of Southern California Linwen Li, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Ying Chen, B.A., University of California, San Diego Sai Liu, B.S., Capital Normal University, China
Yang-Chen Cheng, B.S., China Medical University, Taiwan Andrea R. Marcantonio, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Susan Cheung, B.S., University of California, Davis Bethlehem Laketch Aselefich Mengesha, B.S., University of
Emily Jayne Clapper, B.S., University of Southern California Southern California
Anh Kim Dao Tran, B.S., University of California, Davis Marta Lucia Miguelena, B.S., University of Southern California
Debbieliza C. Desagun, B.A., Mount St. Mary's College Jasmine Adoria Mines, B.S., University of Southern California
Christine Do, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles Valerie Mira, B.S., University of Southern California
Caleigh Grace Douglass, B.S., University of Southern California Michelle Miranda, B.S., University of Southern California
Irene Reyes Esteves, B.S., University of Southern California Bret Derek Moulton, B.S., University of Southern California

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Anita Musafar, B.A., University of California, Davis Netrali Gitaram Shinde, B.S., Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya,
Golnaz Mary Namdar, B.S., University of California, India
Los Angeles Sepehr Shojaei, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Diana Elizabeth Naranjo, B.A., B.S., University of Southern Amanda Shreim, B.S., University of California, Irvine
California Sheena Singh, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Christine A. Ndjee-Batamack, B.S., University of Ulm, Vena Somchai Sobhawongse, B.A., University of California,
Germany Irvine
Anthony Nguyen Ngo, B.S., University of California, Irvine Souraya Sourayanezhad, B.S., Dubai Medical College, United
Theresa H a n h Qui Nguyen, B.S., University of Southern Arab Emirates
California; B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Mariya S. Stepanenko, B.S., University of Southern California
Patrick Michael Nugent, B.S., Canisius College Rina Suzuki, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Abiola Olapade Olowoyeye, B.S., University of Lagos, Nigeria Garine Seta Tomassian, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Prajakta Jayanand Parab, B.S., Maharashtra University of Health Judy A. Trieu, B.A., Stanford University
Sciences, India Chelsea Grace Walden, B.S., University of Southern California
Lauren Elisabeth Perez, B.S., University of Southern California Jerry Chen Wang, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Quyen Thi Pham, B.S., University of the Pacific Lusha Wang, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Sarah Amarylis Pickett, B.S., University of California, Davis Susie Wang, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Chantel Michelle Ponder, B.A., University of California, Sumudu Dilushini Weerasuriya, B.A., University of California,
San Diego Berkeley
Robert Poquechoque, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Jessica Lindsay Wright, B.A., Johns Hopkins University
Kaniz Fatema Rahman, B.A., University of California, Riverside Helen Yue W u , B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Pitcha Ratanawong, B.S., University of California, Irvine Jinwen Xu, B.S., Shandong University, China
Cheongnyu Rhee, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Yi-Ying Yao, B.S., Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan
Katherine Renee San Mateo, B.A., New York University Kelly Corinne Young-Wolff, B.A., University of California,
Christine Chapman Selzer, B.A., University of California, Berkeley, M.A., University of Southern California
Santa Cruz Emin Zargarian, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Chris Shen, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Hui Amy Zhou, B.S., University of Southern California

Master of Physician Assistant Practice


Valerie Raquel Aguilar, B.S., University of California, Benjamin Charles Kaska, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Santa Barbara Christina Chan Kim, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Luke Austin James Ardill, B.S., Biola University Lino Kim, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Christina Lynn Barragar, B.S., M.S., University of California, Carrie Lynn Kowalski, B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison
Riverside Suny Kun, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Kristin Brown, B.S., University of Utah Porsche Elizabeth Lee, B.S., Towson University
Emily Buria, B.S., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Yoonah Lee, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Vanessa Anntionette Cascio, B.S., University of California, Irvine Abigail Tabas Liwanag, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Lila Estelle Chahroudi, B.A., University of New Mexico, Lindsay Jeanine Lugo, B.A., University of San Diego; M.A.,
Albuquerque San Diego State University
Brittany Lee Coffin, B.A., University of California, Irvine Janice Anne Arce Matias, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Gabe Dudley, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Kristen Dyer McKenna, B.S., Loyola Marymount University
Aileen Sabio Estrada, B.S., University of California, San Diego Stephen Joe Neal, B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
Ananda Lyra Fidani, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Sarah Jane Nunnery, B.A., San Diego State University
Lauren Natalie Fox, B.S., University of California, San Diego Melinda Ruth Oliver, B.A., Rice University; BSN, University of
Joelle Christianne Gizzi, B.S., Saint Mary's College of California Texas Health Science Center at Houston; J.D., University of
Carolyn Gayle Goble, B.S., Pepperdine University Texas, Austin
Leanna Nicole Gonzales, B.A., University of California, Irvine Ernest Ortiz, Jr., B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Susette Grosveld, B.A., Pitzer College Bindi Ajaykumar Patel, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Dawn Rose Hinkle, B.S., San Diego State University Joshua Allen Rodgers, B.A., Azusa Pacific University
Karissa Lynn Hodges, B.S., University of Florida Lauren Elizabeth Ross, B.S., University of Southern California
Jamie Huberman, B.S., Arizona State University Ernesto Ruvalcaba, B.A., Occidental College
Jessica Marie Jimenez, B.S., California State University, Claudia Solis, B.S., University of California, Riverside; M.S.,
Long Beach California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Master of Physician Assistant Practice (continued)


Jami Kristen Tipre, B.S., California Polytechnic State University, Julie (Heu) M y Vuong, B.A., University of California, San Diego
San Luis Obispo Rebecca Sing Wei, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Susanne Tennant Valenti, B.A., University of California, Hillary Hays Weissinger, B.S., Duke University; M.C., Arizona
Santa Cruz State University

Master of Science - Global Medicine


Abigail Anne Armstrong, B.S., University of Southern California Saman Seayah Movahedi, B.S., University of California,
Yosselin Arroyo Chora, B.S., Azusa Pacific University Los Angeles
Azra Sohaila Aslam, B.S., University of California, Irvine Gangothri Namasivayam, B.S., Anna University, India
Nima Astaraee, B.S., University of California, Irvine Patricia Narciso, B.S., University of California, Davis
Melissa Rene Balbuena, B.S., University of Southern California Michael Hoang Nguyen, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Matthew Bonello, B.S., California State University, Long Beach Vincent George Nip, B.A., Occidental College
Elysia Mae Camagey, B.A., University of Redlands Justin Ocksrider, B.S., University of Southern California
Randall Chan, B.A., Cornell University Venus Monique Oliva, B.A., University of Southern California
Tiffany Mann-Shan Chiu, B.S., University of Southern Dhruv Pinakin Patel, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
California Keval D . Patel, B.A., University of Southern California
Hannah Haejung Choi, B.A., B.S., University of California, Sunil Suman Patel, B.S., University of Southern California,
Davis Los Angeles
Behzad Danesh-Panahi, B.A., University of California, Asa Zhu Peterson, B.A., Vanderbilt University
Los Angeles Jessica Lynn Pringle, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
James Sessions Eames, B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, John Joseph Quinlan, B.S., University of California, San Diego
B.S., Southern Polytechnic State University Tahmina Rahman, B.S., University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
Shirley Maria Edward, B.S., University of Southern California Srinidhi Ratna Reddy, B.S., Northwestern University
Nazia Farah, B.S., University of California, Irvine Leah Rosengaus, B.S., University of Southern California
Nayson Luis Fernandes, B.S., University of California, Ragy Safwat Saad, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Los Angeles Monica Nairn Salama, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Mehrban Goshtaseb Pour Parsi, B.S., University of California, Marissa Sanchez, B.S., University of Southern California
Irvine Cynthia Ann Siguenza, B.S., Azusa Pacific University
Aaron Joseph Goldberg, B.S., University of California, Irvine Katherine Elise Specht, B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Mark Emad Hanna, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Kathleen Mary Sullivan, B.A., University of Southern California
Marcela Hasbun, B.S., University of Southern California Matthew Hong Gie Tan, B.A., University of Southern California
Logan Cameron Hubbard, B.S., University of Southern Adam Truong, B.S., University of California, Irvine
California Jessica Jay Tsay, B.S., B.A., University of Southern California
Yazeed M . Ibrahim, B.S., University of California, Irvine Kimberly Lynn Tu, B.S., American University; M P H , University
Andrew Hamilton Jones, B.S., University of California, of Southern California
Santa Cruz Kara Danielle Tucker, B.S., Arizona State University
Mina Kazemian, B.S., University of California, Irvine Isabel Lin Tzou, B.S., University of Southern California
Sahar Khooshab, B.A., University of California, Irvine Chidubem Godwin Ugwueze, B.S., University of Southern
Augustine Jiyoon Kim, B.S., University of California, San Diego California
Samantha Breann Knudsen, B.A., University of California, Valerie Whitney Velasco, B.S., University of Southern California
Santa Barbara Jenny Jingjing Wang, B.S., University of Southern California
Jane Law, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles Victoria Ann Wolseley, B.S., University of California,
Raymond Yuuki Machi, B.S., University of Southern California Santa Barbara
Leah Anna Marsh, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Cybel W u , B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Enjong Mary Mbah, B.S., Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria Georgia Crystal Yalanis, B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Chloe Marie Calleja Mercado, B.S., Ohio State University Jennifer Haemi Yoon, B.S., University of Southern California
Stephanie Reh Miller, B.S., University of Southern California Nathan Yung, B.S., Santa Clara University
Kelly Rose Mizraji, B.A., University of California, Berkeley

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Doctor of Medicine
Esther Sue Ahn, B.A., Brown University Jason Edward Gilde, B.S., University of Southern California
Eduardo Ajuria, B.A., University of Southern California Jaime Gonzalez, B.A., B.S., University of Southern California
Monika Christina Alas, B.S., Dominican University of California Stephanie Gonzalez, B.S., University of Southern California
Jacob Andrade, B.S., University of California, San Diego Graydon Samuel Goodman, B.A., Pomona College
Hamidreza Arjomandi, B.S., University of California, Irvine Roshel Kathryn Egbert Graham, B.S., California Polytechnic
Yohualli Balderas-Medina, B.A., Occidental College State University, San Luis Obispo
Vinela Bakllamaja, B.S., Montclair State University Kristen Kelly Gregory, B.S., University of Minnesota
Braden Barnett, B.S., Stanford University Garrett Mikal Harp, B.A., University of Oregon
Jessica Dyan Bear, B.S., Wagner College Misha Max Heller, B.A., University of Pennsylvania
Kevin Andrew Bechler, B.S., Westmont College Joseph Alden Herrold, B.S., University of Southern California
Emily Ruth Berry, B.S., University of California, Santa Cruz Louis Kendall Hirsch, B.A., University of Colorado
Albert Eric Blair, B.S., University of California, Davis Jason Shih Hoellwarth, B.A., Case Western Reserve University
Arnold Alexis Brizuela, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Steve Hole, B.S., United States Military Academy
Jennifer Ann Brooks, B.A., Harvard University Andrew James Hollister, B.A., University of California,
Saskya Byerly, B.S., California Institute of Technology Santa Barbara; B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
Adina Deborah Cappell, B.A., Barnard College Timothy M . Hsia, B.A., Princeton University
Aaron Benjamin Case, B.A., Occidental College Anabel Marie Hugh, B.S., University of Florida
Sarah Elizabeth Casper, B.A., University of California, Crystal Marie Ives, B.A., Oregon State University
Santa Cruz Noam Jacob, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Joshua L. Chan, B.A., New York University Shemi Shehrin Jalil, B.S., University of Southern California
Nina Gabrielle Chan, B.A., Boston University Bradley Curtis Johnson, B.A., B.S., University of Southern
Jason S. Chang, B.S., University of California, Berkeley California
Natalie Noonan Charlton, B.S., University of California, Courtney Nicole Johnson, B.A., University of California,
Los Angeles Berkeley
Stephanie Lynn Chau, B.A., Boston University Daniel Adrian Joseph, B.A., Dartmouth College
Eva Chen, B.S., University of San Francisco Mairin Joseph, B.S., Duke University
Nancy Evelyn Chen, B.S., University of California, Irvine Melissa Nicole Joseph, B.S., University of California,
Michael Chervonski, B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology Santa Barbara
Rebecca Joy Chibnall, B.A., Washington University in St. Louis Priyanka Kiran Kadam, B.A., University of Southern California
Brandon Michael Chinn, B.S., University of California, Ronen Joseph Kalay, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Los Angeles Melissa Nicole Joseph, B.S., University of California,
Christine Chung, B.A., Wellesley College Santa Barbara
Jennifer Marie Conti, B.A., University of Puget Sound Renuka Kharkar, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Katherine J. Cotter, B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.S., Ramon Clifford Kincade, BSN, University of Minnesota
Drexel University Kenneth Yasushi Kita, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Lisa Ann Cowan, B.S., California Institute of Technology Ryan Kriwanek, B.A., Washington University in St. Louis
Anita Damodaran, B.A., University of Southern California Daniel Jarad Laird, B.S., Sonoma State University
Farhad Darbandi, B.S., University of Southern California Nicholas Allen Landsman, B.S., California State University,
Kimberly Rose Davis, B.S., University of California, Santa Cruz Long Beach
Sean William Delaney, B.A., B.S., University of Southern Jennifer Larson, B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
California Cianna Lemae Leatherwood, B.A., University of California,
Kimberly Akemi DeQuattro, B.A., Yale University; M.M., Berkeley
New England Conservatory Christopher Lee, B.S., University of Notre Dame
Reece Radford Doughty, B.S., University of Notre Dame Frances Lynn Lee, B.S., University of Pennsylvania
Jacqueline Jean Eastman, B.A., Amherst College Beatriz Valdovinos Leong, B.S., University of California,
David Jay Eckersley, B.S., Brigham Young University Santa Barbara
Julio M . Espinosa, B.S., University of California, Irvine Daniel Micah Lichtmann, B.S., University of Southern California
Crystal Fecht, B.A., University of California, San Diego Joshua Lilienstein, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Jorge Flores, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Darren An Lu, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Jose Luis Flores, B.S., University of California, Berkeley Tinh Nghi Luong, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Dingle Foote, B A . , Columbia University Christina Ma, B.S., University of Southern California
Shira Miriam Frankel, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Ian Taylor MacQueen, B.A., Princeton University
Oscar Gantes, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz Darren Rikitaro Maehara, B.S., University of California,
Noah Mischka Avalon Gerken, B.M., Oberlin College Los Angeles

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Doctor of Medicine (continued)


John Prakash Mahajan, B.S., California State University, Natalia Ramos, B.A., Stanford University
Fresno Amin Ahmed Ramzan, B.A., University of California,
Neha Mahajan, B.A., B.S., University of California, Irvine Los Angeles
Rowena Kai Ling Mak, B.S., California Polytechnic State John Murdock Rawlings, B.S., Brigham Young University
University, San Luis Obispo Amanda Lynn Rodriguez, B.S., Chapman University
Miguel Francisco Manzur, B.A., B.S., University of Southern Anna Evelyn Rogers, B.A., Vassar College
California Kais Assadullah Rona, B.A., University of Southern California
Jacob Jeremy Markovitz, B.A., Whitman College Neda Roosta, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Sabrina Martin, B.A., University of Southern California Rachel Ellen Rosenheck, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Daniel Paul Martinez, B.S., University of Southern California Barbara Danielle Rubino, B.A., University of Southern California
Nancy Rosemary Martinez, B.S., University of California, Leigh Ruth, B.A., Victoria University of Wellington,
San Diego New Zealand
Robert Felix Martinez, B.S., University of California, Riverside Jason Kristofer Schnack, B.A., B.S., University of Washington
Selma Masic, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Melissa Schwartz, B.A., Cornell University
Sara Catherine Materazzi, B.S., University of Colorado Derek Ray Serna-Gallegos, B.A., University of Chicago
Brent Matthew Matsunaga, B.S., University of California, Kaylin Siever, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Los Angeles William Peter Sim, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Omolade Oyeb Maurice-Diya, B.S., University of Florida Susan Elizabeth Slater, B.S., M P H , University of Southern
Caitlin Marie McCarthy, B.A., University of California, Davis California
Alexander Melamed, B.S., University of California, Berkeley Katrina Marie Spaunhurst, B.A., Pomona College
E r i k M . Mendoza, B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara Christine Carter Sterling, B.S., University of Southern California
Lindsey Cole Miller, B.A., University of Southern California Garrett Perrin Sterling, B.S., University of California,
Emmanuel John Mitsinikos, B.A., University of Southern Los Angeles
California Stephanie Brennan Stewart, B.A., Pomona College
Pavel Moldavskiy, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Tara Marie Sutherland, B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Navid Nicholas Moradshahi, B.S., University of California, Raveen Syan, B.S., University of Toronto
Los Angeles Alexcis Patricia Thomson, B.S., University of South Carolina
Michael Christopher Morell, B.S., University of California, Eleonora Tokar, B.A., Pomona College
Santa Barbara Kevin Randall Tozer, B.S., University of Southern California
Michelle Munoz, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Hamilton Chee-Shun Tsang, B.S., University of California,
Carlos Alberto Navarro, B.S., University of California, Riverside Los Angeles
Shannon Marisa Navarro, B.A., University of California, Davis Mitsuhiko Tsukimoto, B.S., Stanford University
Hannah Miriam Newmark, B.A., Tufts University Aniebiet-Abasi Udofia, B.S., Stanford University
Angie Tsz-Ying Ng, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Dawn Lahela Ueda, B.S., University of Hawaii
Nancy Hao Nguyen, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Kavel Visrodia, B.S., University of Southern California
Vahagn Calvin Nikolian, B.A., University of Southern California Bonnie Ren Shiaw Wang, B.A., University of California,
Jenessa Jean Nyvall, B.S., University of British Columbia Berkeley
Brenda Odamen Oiyemhonlan, B.S., University of California, Shirley Wang, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Davis Carrie Louise Ward, B.A., Seattle University
Elias Snowden Paris, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Kevin Michael Waters, B.S., University of California,
Paul Kevin Pawlowski, B.A., Princeton University Los Angeles
Adam William Anthony Penman, B.S., University of Southern Christen Sarah Weber, B.A., University of Minnesota
California James Garfield Withey, B.A., University of Southern California
Samuel Kah Leik Phang, B.A., Occidental College Tammy Yick-Shin W o o , B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Andrew Luke Phillips, B.S., Brigham Young University Kristin Elizabeth Woolley, A.B., Princeton University
Megha Prasad, B.A., University of Southern California Ross Albin Wopat, B.S., Oregon State University
Shayan Rab, B.A., University of Southern California Henry W u , B.A., University of Southern California
Adam Benjamin Raff, B.S., Georgetown University Siamak Yasmeh, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Evan Abram Raff, B.A., Stanford University

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Dean Robert A. Cutietta

Bachelor of Arts
James Timothy Aluri, Music 8c Biological Sciences Jae Eun Jeong, Music
Donald Edward Bell, Music Claire Elaine Lyon, Music
Jessica Lauren Conflitti, Music Sooyeon Noh, Music 8c Communication
Austen Paige Courter, Music, Minor - Songwriting Carl Platzer Oser, Music
Samantha Jane de Leve, Music 8c Philosophy Swati Pullela, Music 8c Psychology
Justin Sterling Eagleton, Music Caroline Brickley St. Louis, Music, Minor - Spanish
Elizabeth Molly Flier, Music Georgia Monique Visser, Music
Naomi Yi-Ventura Florin, Music Zhuangjun Wang, Music
William Goldman, Music Jordan Andrew Wong, Music 8c Biological Sciences
Tony Hsieh, Music 8c Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Production

Bachelor of Music
Max Simon Aruj, Composition, Minor - Business Chang Lu, Performance
Kevin Michael Ayers, Performance Mandy Elizabeth Mamlet, Music Industry
Brandon Inho Bae, Performance Michael Kento Matsuno, Performance
Michael Aaron Bannett, Performance Harry Hamilton McKenzie, Jazz Studies
Dustin Ademir Barrera, Music Industry, Minor - Business Alin Melik-Adamyan, Performance
Sebastien Thomas Betley, Performance, Minor - Songwriting Joseph Torger Morris, Performance
Erika Leigh Binsley, Performance Amber Jeanne Navran, Jazz Studies
Michael Joseph Boisvert, Performance, Minor - Computer Diana Newman, Performance
Science Elizabeth A. Nonemaker, Composition
Ehren Alan Bollenbacher, Performance Lauren Barbara Osaka, Performance
Andrew James Boyle, Jazz Studies Cooper Riley Ottum, Composition
Samantha Rose Cardenas, Performance, Minor - Musical Anna Pauline Pierson, Performance
Theatre Jonathan McLeod Richards, Performance
Ye Lin Cho, Performance Raquel Adriana Rodriguez, Music Industry
Allison Chu, Performance Christopher Daniel Rolontz, Jazz Studies
Robert Curl, Performance Jonathan Thomas Rush, Performance
Alejandro Duque, Performance Brendan Victor Ryan, Performance
Katherine Elizabeth Fruchterman, Performance, Minor - Italian Sohee Ryou, Performance
Daniel Gerard Garcia, Performance Meriette Edith Saglie, Performance
Sadamu Samuel Hirsh, Jazz Studies Erich Arnold Lum Schultz, Composition
Benjamin Hopkins, Performance Kyle Shafiee, Performance
Matthew Takeshi Howard, Performance William Timothy George Sturgeon, Performance
David Matthew Joseph, Jazz Studies, Minor - Music Recording Jonathon Douglas Swan, Performance
Esther Hwa-Pyung Kang, Performance Remy Maxfield Parrish Taghavi, Performance, Minor - Physics
Judy Kang, Performance Saul James Tobin, Composition, Minor - J a z z Studies
Christy Min Kim, Performance Andrea Marie Vancura, Music Industry
Lydia Kirchhofer, Performance, Minor - Art History Daniel Emerson Weidlein, Jazz Studies, Minor - Music
Robert Jihoon Lee, Performance Recording
Andrew Benjamin Levin, Performance Harley White, Jr., Jazz Studies
Esther Lin, Performance Damon Rey Zumwalt, Music Industry, Minor - Business

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Bachelor of Science
Jason Michael Adams, Music Industry David William Martinez, Music Industry
Adam Jeffrey Alper, Music Industry Peter Michael McGinn, Music Industry
Kevin Charles Bearchell, Music Industry Tai Meltzer, Music Industry
Eryn Alexandra Benson, Music Industry Rebecca Cynthia Moine, Music Industry
Dustin Noel Black, Music Industry, Minor - Jazz Studies Christian Ivan Morales, Music Industry
Lena Augusta Brown, Music Industry David Turner Morgenthaler, Music Industry
Elyse Ketura Butler, Music Industry Donald Robert Munson, Music Industry
Gabriel Martin Damast, Music Industry Tyler Sean Palmer, Music Industry
Bradley Benjamin Davis, Music Industry Michael Jarrett Peha, Music Industry, Minor - Musical Theatre
Latanya Dekisha Donaldson, Music Industry, Minor - John Paul Perea, Music Industry
Accounting Robert Tyler Peterson, Music Industry
John Marcel Dubaz, Music Industry 8c Cinematic Arts, Minor - Ethan Pilch, Music Industry
Business Brian MacKenzie Porter, Music Industry
Mark Alan Edwards, Music Industry Alec Edward Rasmussen, Music Industry, Minor -
Martin Abel Encinas, Music Industry, Minor - Business Cinematic Arts
Michael Thomas Fiore, Music Industry Lillian McDowell Reid, Music Industry
James McVickar Fleming, Jr., Music Industry Cody James Romness, Music Industry, Minor - Business Law
Steven J. Gagliano, Music Industry Andrew David Saunders, Music Industry, Minor -
Erika Lauren Georgiou, Music Industry Entrepreneurship
Nicole Kathryn Gillespie, Music Industry James Curtis Senaga, Music Industry
Kevin Michael Giltz, Music Industry Erica Shieh, Music Industry, Minor - Marketing
Matthew Nicholas Huntington, Music Industry, Minor - Business Alyssa Michelle Siegel, Music Industry
James Logan Jamail, Music Industry Andrew Richard Smith, Music Industry
Nicholas Edward Fitzgerald Keller, Music Industry Amanda Solum, Music Industry
Chloe Kelsey, Music Industry Mijin Jessica Son, Music Industry
Megan Katherine Lollar, Music Industry Sean Michael Swanson, Music Industry
Justin Garret Lubliner, Music Industry Mark Ryan Taylor, Music Industry
Brandon Aristotle Lucas, Music Industry Cristina Renae Vaughan, Music Industry
Megan Eva Mark, Music Industry Vivian Wang, Music Industry

Master of Music
Julia Elizabeth Adolphe, Composition, B.A., Cornell University Nicholas Raymond Champeau, Performance, B.A., University of
Seyeon Ahn, Conducting, B.M., Northwestern University; Minnesota, Morris
M.M., University of Southern California Hayan Clair Charlston, Performance, B.M., California State
Paul B. Aksman, Performance, B.M., Johns Hopkins University, University, Long Beach
B.M., Peabody Institute (Conservatory of Music); G.Cert., Alice Cathy Chen, Performance, B.M., B.A., Northwestern
University of Southern California University
Sarah Janet Bauza, Performance, B.M., Texas Christian Jong-Hyun Cho, Performance, B.M., Temple University
University Benjamin Paul Davis, Performance, B.M., University of
Caitlin Alanna Beam, Performance, B.M., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Southern California Sarah Nicole Davis, Performance, B.M., San Diego State
Elizabeth Grace Beilman, Performance, B.M., Juilliard School University
Alex Benestelli, Choral Music, B.M., Westminster Choir Daniel Anthony De Arakal, Performance, B.M., Chapman
College of Rider University University
Christopher Cecil Bingham, Choral Music, B.A., Southern Albert Russell Diaz, Performance, B.M., University of Southern
Oregon University California
Lorry Aaron Black, Performance, B.A., University of California, Mario Giovanni Diaz-Moresco, Performance, B.M., University
Los Angeles of Colorado at Boulder
Keely Bosworth Borland, Performance, B.M., Lawrence University Emma-Grace Beale Dunbar, Performance, B.M., Rider College
Christina Irene Bristow, Performance, B.A., California Baptist Todd Eames, Performance, B.M., California State University,
College Northridge
Kelly Michael Bunch, Performance, B.M., University of Cristina Danielle Foster, Performance, B.M., Wheaton College
Southern California Victoria Jane Fox, Performance, B.M., University of Denver

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Master of Music (continued)


Sixto Franco Chorda, Performance, G.Cert., University of Daniel Shinar Nester, Performance, B.M., Tel Aviv University,
Southern California Israel
Sean Michael Gehricke, Performance, B.M., University of Kathryn Alice Norring, Performance, B.M., University of
South Florida Southern California
Marina Lee Hall, Music Education, B.M., University of Elizabeth Anne Ogonek, Composition, B.M., Indiana
Southern California University, Bloomington
Ryan Donovan Harper, Composition, B.A., Yale University Yookyung Oh, Performance, B.M., G.Cert., University of
Lucas Boyden Hausrath, Composition, B.M., North Carolina Southern California
School of the Arts Yohan Partan, Choral Music, B.M., California State University,
Brian Harrington Hays, Choral Music, B.M., Northern Arizona Stanislaus
University Kian Pasha, Performance, B.M., University of California,
Donald Phillip Henson, Performance, B.M., Texas Christian Irvine
University Richard Anthony Perez, Music Education, B.M., University of
Rachel Elizabeth Howerton, Performance, B.A., University of Southern California
California, Davis William David Perryman, Performance, B.M., Baylor University
Gregory James Johnson, Jazz Studies, B.M., University of Andres Federico Pichardo-Rosenthal, Performance, B.M.,
Northern Colorado Rice University
Shabnam Kalbasi, Performance, B.M., University of California, Mary Cecelia Reed, Performance, B.M., Johns Hopkins
Irvine University
Ran Haim Baruch Kampel, Performance, B.M., University of Joshua Jeremiah Roach, Conducting, B.M., G.Cert., University
Rochester; B.M., Eastman School of Music of Southern California
Michael Koch Kaufman, Performance, B.M., Eastman School of Adrian Edmundo Rosales, Performance, B.M., University of
Music Southern California
Karl Curtis Kerfoot, Performance, B.M., University of Cincinnati Miranda Lynn Scheffel, Performance, B.M., University of
Young Min Kim, Performance, B.M., Arizona State University Minnesota, Minneapolis
Thomas Mordecai Kotcheff, Composition, B.M., Johns Hopkins Jonathan William Seiberlich, Performance, B.M., Oberlin
University B.M., Peabody Institute (Conservatory of Music) College
Carlo Kretzschmar, Jazz Studies, B.M., Berlin University of the Shadarius Shuron Shields, Performance, B.A., University of
Arts, Germany Tennessee, Knoxville
Emily Frances Lawyer, Performance, B.A., Oberlin College Aaron Sim, Classical Guitar, B.M., University of Southern
Grace Eunjee Lee, Performance, B.M., University of Colorado at California
Boulder Dagenais Patricia Smiley, Performance, B.M., Oberlin
Sharon H . Lee, Performance, B.M., San Francisco Conservatory Conservatory of Music
of Music Wesley Smith, Jazz Studies, B.M., Eastman School of Music
Kurt Anthony Leingang, Performance, B.M., University of Tyler Dean Stell, Performance, B.M., Arizona State University
California, Santa Barbara Parvathi Subbiah, Performance, B.M., Oberlin Conservatory of
Charles Robert Lilly, Performance, B.M., California State Music
University, Long Beach Miwa Sugiyama, Performance, B.M., Chapman University
Elbert Chen Liu, Composition, B.M., University of Southern Rachel Gershona Surden, Choral Music, B.M., Temple
California University
Jason Wei Lo, Performance, B.M., California State University, Lindsay Michelle Suta, Performance, B.M., State University of
Long Beach New York at Buffalo
Lyndy Misao McGrody, Performance, B.M., University of Alyson Ruth Sutherland, B.M., Catholic University of America
California, Santa Barbara Shawn McKay Tebbs, Performance, B.M., Berklee College of
Alexander William David McKee, Performance, B.M., Music
University of North Texas Jeongmin Wee, Performance, B.M., Seoul National University,
Garrett Paul McQueen, Performance, B.M., University of Korea
Memphis Kevin W u , Performance, BFA, Carnegie Mellon University
Matthew Jordan Miles, Performance, B.M., Youngstown State Han Bin Yoon, Performance, B.M., New England Conservatory
University of Music
Sun Young Moc, Performance, B.M., Hanyang University, Yurie Yoshida, Performance, B.M., California State University,
Korea; G.Cert., University of Southern California Long Beach
Audrey L. Moise, Performance, B A . / B . M . , Columbia Union Ashlee Jennifer Young, Performance, B.A., Montana State
College University Billings

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Doctor of Musical Arts


Daniel Joshua Andersen, Performance, B.A., California State Anna Cho, Performance, B.M., Korean National University of
University, Humboldt; M . M . , University of New Orleans Arts; M . M . , Yale University G.Cert., University of Southern
California
Keegan James Anglim, Performance, B.M., M.M., University of
Southern California Kelly Eunjoo Cho, Performance, B.M., Chapman University,
M.M., University of Southern California
Garineh Karen Avakian, Performance, B.M., M.M.,
San Francisco Conservatory of Music; G.Cert., University of Robert W . Davis, Performance, B.M., M . M . , Brigham Young
Southern California University

Juhi Bansal, Composition, B.M., M.M., University of Southern Margarita Denenburg, Performance, B.M., M . M . , Arizona State
California University
Dissertation: '...a long night wind'
Loma Ellen Eder, Performance, B.M., Washington State
Richard Henry Baughman, Performance, B.M., Juilliard School; University; M F A , California Institute of the Arts
M.M., Eugene Lang College T h e New School for Liberal Arts
Donna Elizabeth Frenzel Chaparro, Sacred Music, B.A.,
Eva Beneke, Performance, G.Cert., University of Southern University of Miami; M.M.Ed., University of Southern
California; B.A., M.A., Berlin University of the Arts, California
Germany Dissertation: Preferences in the Hiring of Musicians Within
Southern Baptist and United Methodist Churches in America
Delbert Stacy Bowers, Music Education, B.A., University of
Tennessee, Knoxville; M . M . , Ohio University Nicolas Edward Gerpe, Performance, B.M., M . M . , University of
Dissertation: Recent High School Graduates' Perceptions on Southern California
Their School Experiences, Musical Lives and Curriculum
Relevancy Anastasia Catherine Glasheen, Choral Music, B.M., State
University of New York, Potsdam; M . M . , State University of
Grant Charles Boyd, Performance, B.M., California State New York, Stony Brook
University, Long Beach; M . M . , University of Southern Dissertation: T h e Application of Multimedia and Theatrical
California Elements to Franz Joseph Haydn's "Die Schopfung"
("The Creation"): Examples for Day Five, Scene One
Nathan Charles Brown, Performance, B.A., B.M., University of
Washington; M F A , California Institute of the Arts Dominic Catipay Gregorio, Choral Music, B.A., University of
Guelph, Canada; M.M., Temple University
Mary Lauren Buckley, Choral Music, B.A., Princeton University; Dissertation: Threshold of Night: A n Analysis of Selected
M.M., University of Southern California Choral Works by Tarik O'Regan
Dissertation: T h e Goddess Fortuna in Renaissance Choral
Music Irene Catipay Gregorio, Performance, B.M., University of
Western Ontario; M . M . , University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Christian Campos, Choral Music, B.A., DePauw University;
M.M., University of Southern California Eric Robert Guinivan, Composition, B.M., B.M., Indiana
Dissertation: Robert Schumann's Requiem fur Mignon, University, Bloomington; M . M . , University of Southern
op. 98b: A Critical Analysis of the Work and Its Text California
Dissertation: Avalerion
Brian Peter Carmody, Jazz Studies, B.M., San Francisco State
University, M.M., University of Southern California Eric Hanson, Performance, B.M., Brigham Young University;
M.M., Florida State University
Yi-Ting Chen, Performance, B.M., Eastman School of Music;
M.M., Yale University Amy Stuart Hunn, Choral Music, B.A., M.A., Stanford
University
Clara Yi-Ting Cheng, Performance, B.A., University of Dissertation: "That Music Always Round Me": 21st-century
California, Los Angeles; M . M . , Juilliard School Choral Settings of the Poetry of Walt W h i t m a n

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Fang-Fang Shi Inouye, Performance, B.M., M.M., University of Jennifer Lynne Penner, Performance, B.M., Columbia Union
Southern California College; M . M . , University of Southern California

Daniel Benjamin Keller, Choral Music, B.M., Northern Arizona Benjamin Isak Pila, Performance, B.M., Florida State University
University; M.M., University of Oklahoma M.M., Juilliard School
Dissertation: Refined Gold from along the Royal Highway.
Musical Training in the California Missions as a Model for John Gunter Reynolds, Jazz Studies, B.A., Point Loma Nazarene
Present-day Pedagogy College; M.M., San Diego State University

Seong-Ah Kim, Performance, B.M., California State University, Alexander Jay Singer, Performance, B.M., M.M., University of
Northridge Oregon

Michael Philip Kudirka, Performance, B.M., University of John S. St. Marie, Choral Music, B.A., Loyola University of
Southern California Louisiana; M.M., California State University, Fullerton
Dissertation: A Model of Construction for Johann Sebastian
Sergey Kuznetsov, Performance, B.M., Moscow State Bach's "St. John Passion": Theological Foundation as the Basis
Conservatory, Russia for the Calculations of Phi

Sun Jung Lee, Performance, B.M., Seoul National University, Timothy Justin Tesh, Performance, B.A., Mars Hill College;
Korea; M.M., Dipl., New England Conservatory of Music M.M., University of Kentucky, Lexington

Lesley Leighton, Choral Music, B.A., Loyola Marymount Lisa C. Thelen, Performance, B.A., Loyola Marymount
University; M.M., University of Southern California University; M.M., New England Conservatory of Music
Dissertation: Howard Swan, Charles Hirt and Roger Wagner:
their Influences and the building of choral culture in Southern Stirling Austin Trent, Performance, B.M., Juilliard School;
California M.M., University of Southern California

Rafael Liebich, Performance, B.M., State University of Virginia Jung-Kim Trent, Performance, B.M., The Pennsylvania
Campinas, Brazil; M.M., Universidade Federal do Rio Grande State University, M . M . , University of Southern California
do Sul, Brazil
Edward Richard Trybek, Performance, B.M., M.M., University
Arthur Joseph McCaffrey, Composition, B.M., B.A., of Southern California
Rice University; M . M . , Royal Scottish Academy of Music and
Drama Sarah Michelle Vendsel, Performance, B.M., Southern
Dissertation: Thank You for Waiting Methodist University; M . M . , New England Conservatory of
Music
Diana Kay McConnell, Music Education, B.M., M.M.,
University of Texas at El Paso Nancy Miyuki W o o , Performance, B.M., M . M . , University of
Dissertation: High School String Orchestra Students' Southern California
Perceptions of Wellness and Its Implications on Musical
Performance Jesse Erin Wright-Fitzgerald, Composition, B.M., Susquehanna
University; M.M., Syracuse University-
John McDaniel Morgan, Jazz Studies, B.M., University of Dissertation: String Quartet No. 2
Cincinnati; M.M., University of Southern California
Tian Zhou, Composition, B.M., Curtis Institute of Music;
Aid Nishiguchi, Performance, B.M., State University of M.M., Juilliard School
New York, Potsdam; M.M., University of Southern California Dissertation: "Cliffs in Splendor" for Full Orchestra

Haesung Park, Performance, B.M., Korean National University


of Arts; M.M., Boston University

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Graduate Certificate
Derek Edward Baird, Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television Yi-Syuan Lin, Music Performance
Jared Robert Banta, Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television Yoshika Masuda, Music Performance
William Bardini, Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television Andrew Nathaniel Mcintosh, Music Performance
Adi Benmichael, Music Performance Ryan Patrick O'Connell, Scoring for Motion Pictures and
Jongnic Bontemps, Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television Television
John N. Carey, Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television Dustin Lee Painter, Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television
Angela Cholakyan, Artist Diploma Kiheung Park, Music Performance
Cecilia Cotero, Music Performance Brian David Paul, Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television
Nathan Matthew David, Scoring for Motion Pictures and John Piscitello, Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television
Television Yun Qu, Music Performance
Ivan William Edwards, Music Performance Frederic-Olivier Edouard Rosselet, Music Performance
Hugo Gonzalez, Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television Hyejung Shin, Music Performance
Tingting Gu, Music Performance Anna Solovieva, Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television
Marina Boudart Harris, Music Performance Isaac David Tetenbaum, Scoring for Motion Pictures and
Brent Hengeveld, Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television Television
Eun Seong Hong, Music Performance Jeffrey Robert Tinsley, Scoring for Motion Pictures and
In Gyo Hwang, Music Performance Television
Vladimir Vladimirovich Khomyakov, Artist Diploma Jeremy Nathan Tisser, Scoring for Motion Pictures and
Juhye Kim, Music Performance Television
Sung-Wook Kim, Music Performance Michael Joseph Van Ryn, Music Performance
Ohtae Kwon, Artist Diploma Giuseppe Vasapolli, Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television
Jeremy David Lamb, Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television Robert Joseph Walker, Music Performance
Choongheon Lee, Music Performance Bo W u , Music Performance
Grace Eunhae Lee, Music Performance Yi-Chien W u , Music Performance
Han Na Lee, Music Performance Jungin Yang, Music Performance
Harrison Andrew Lee, Scoring for Motion Pictures and Christopher Daigdigan Yanson, Scoring for Motion Pictures and
Television Television
Chih-Chien Lin, Music Performance

USC Division of Occupational Science


and Occupational Therapy
of the Ostrow School of Dentistry of U S C

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy


Michelle Sara Arredondo Stephanie Cheon, Minor - Mindy Jisun Lee, Minor - Madison Marie Pachkowski,
Serena Lorin Au Psychology Psychology Minor - Musical Studies
Valerie Jeanne Benson Whitney Chien-Cheng Chou Vivian Li, Minor - Psychology Natalie Jayne Pierson
Alisa Chatprapachai, Ran Chu Katherine Jessica Loomis Erika Janine Schnaps
Minor - Children and Fides Faith Gonzales Jiali Lu Lisa Chiahsuan Shieh
Families in Urban Stephanie Mei Hanaya Rachel Elizabeth Marshall Maximilian Pierre Swider
America Kimberly Anne Hasday Irene Ng Erin Laura Wallner
Yi-Tzu Chen Emi Ito Angelie Nicole Ornopia Audrey Ann Yonesato

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USC School of Pharmacy


Dean R. Pete Vanderveen

Doctor of Pharmacy
Nimra Aijaz Oscar Gilberto Gallegos Gina Lee Amy Ngoc Ta
Chike Benneth Ajieroh Karen Khristine Gana Hyoung Eun Lee Tran Buu Ta
Emmanuel Akinwole Derrick Joseph Garcia Samuel Kyong Yol Lee Joel Michael Tallman
Ani Akopyan Negar Ghassemian James Lhi Shi Tang
Sahar Hisham Alnatour Nataliya Gross Rita Yu Li Marcie Midori Terasawa-Lew
Ryan Matthew Anderson Leah Shari Guskin Stephanie Mary Liang Ellen Thio
Nancy Arellano Erin Ashley Hamai Natalie Ramit Lidgi Ryan Michael Thompson
Ruth Idowu Awosika Sara Han Kathleen Wan-Jane Lo Kevin Tien
Anasheh Babakhanian Hayk Harutyunyan Brandan George Michael Caroline Gia-Linh Tran
Young-Mi Baik Michael Andrew Harvey Lombardo Diana Vy Tran
Mira Laila Bakas Yoshio James Hashimoto Sae Byul Ma Ivy Phuong Tran
Vani Batta Faranak Hassanzadeh Judy Thao Mai Kim-Thu Thi Tran
Jennifer Patrice Baynes Jennifer Ho Wing Chi Mak Ngocdung Thi Tran
Nilofar Behmanesh Tramy Thi Ho Samira Massachi Phuong Thiminh Tran
Antonina Benoit Tuyet Ngoc Ho Armine Melkomian Tai Kim Tran
Venita Bhuchar Diane Thuy Hoang Trevor Brett Millington Verzhine Elena Trdatyan
Regina Ann Imson Bondoc Simon Tran Hoang Aubrey Joseph Moreau Dan Nguyen Trinh
Mairyana George Boulos Van Le Hoang Janeane Moura Edward Nguyen Sam Truong
Nataliya Bulba Brandon C. Hockaday Sarah Moy Kathy Mey Ling Truong
Roda Jane Camposano Shenche Hshieh Anna Naapetyan Minh Thai Truong
Jenny Pui-Yin Chan Alifiya Fatema Hyderi Farahnaz Nazi Nazemzadeh Sidney Han Truong
Monica Gwon Loc Chan Elizabeth Albeer Ibrahim Nazanin Nancy Nekonejad Yuki Tsuji
Karen Echo Chen Arezo Issary Kei-CheukNg Sheri Suemi Tsukamoto
Szu-Ting Chen Melanie Janaslani Raymond Ngo Sana R. Vaiyani
Jarrin Kean Cheng KayJung Kevin Thanh Nguyen Laura Christine Van Wechel
Chrislynn Emiko Chew Stephen Seokbongjung Matthew De Nguyen Michelle Thi-Mylinh Vu
Melody Chien Priti Mansukh Kaneria Thinh Xuan Nguyen Tomy Vuong
Vinson Wenhui Chien Kyle Thomas Kang Camille Rayos Pacis Ashley Lauren Weissman
Ellen Choi Avetis Karapetyan Joseph Dongyup Pai Yi-Hsin Weng
Tim Chou liana Katz Tamara Palagashvili Kandace L. West
Aileen Cathy Chu Aimee Elizabeth Keegan Xiao Pan Sarah May Joyce Widner
Jasmine Yu-Hsuan Chung Artak Kerimian Tina Indravadan Patel Andrew Michael Williams
Toni Georgia Codling-Garrett Brian Jin-Yong Kim Ryan Joseph Pidanick Juliana Corie Wilson
Amber Lea Cruz Grace Kim Elisabeth Plunkett Brandon Kenneth Wong
Tony Dao Hana Kim Lisa Michelle Quon Brittney Ellen Wong
Michael Davidson Jin Y.Kim Sheila Rafalian Ka Kay Bonnie Pearl Wong
Maria Edna Alabastro Nari Kim Roya Layla Rahmanian Peter Chi Wong
De La Rosa Stephen S. Kim Eunice Kyu-Yun Rhee Alice Laiyi Wu
Emily Delkhah Garo Kouyoumjian Stacey Chan San Mei Shan Wu
Qinzhe Deng Jessica Wendy Kuo Elaine Reina-Ison Sanchez Yang Xu
Mark Philip Dimapawi Stacie Yinlae Kwan Narine Sargsyan Natalie Ramit Yaggy
Lusine Dishigrikyan Darline Spring Ky Christine Tsai Seng Eric Chia-Jui Yang
Michelle Minh Doan Larry Tsan Lam Binal Kirti Shah Justin M. Yee
Mydung Le Duong Joanne S. Lau Parth Dilip Shah Alon Yehoshua
Dina Tiffany Elperin Marcos Kwon Yang Lau Susan Shakib David Yoon
Shabnam Ensafi Jason Robert Lebowitz Teny Simonians Karen Young
Dane David Fredericksen Carissa Yun Lee Suzanna Miri Son David Yuan
Andrew David Fung Dennis Hong Lee Ignacia Suwandi John Zhang

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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

Doctor of Regulatory Science


Tony Chi-Hung Chan, B.S., California State University- Taranjit Singh, B.S., Lyallpur Khalsa College, India; B.Engr.,
Pomona; M.S., California State University, Dominguez Hills; Thapar University, India; M.S., Simon Fraser University
M.S., University of Southern California; M B A , University of Dissertation: Software Risk Management: An Exploration
California, Irvine of Software Life Cycle Methodologies, Best Practices and
Dissertation: Implementation of Risk Management in Medical Tools for Their Application to Medical Device Software Risk
Device Companies: A Survey Analysis of Current Practices Management

Aiko Maruya, B.S., Osaka University, Japan; M.S., California Ellen Ruth Whalen, B.S., California State University,
State University, Los Angeles Los Angeles; M.S., Boston College; M.S., University of
Dissertation: Harmonizing Key Constituents of Regulatory Southern California
Submissions to Support Global Product Registration: A Survey Dissertation: Investigator-Sponsor Versus Industry Sponsor
Investigation of Current Practices Driven Clinical Trials: Differences in Management and
Implications for Compliance
Duane Mauzey, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles;
M.S., California State University, Los Angeles
Dissertation: Current Practices in Pharmaceutical Container
Closure Development

USC Price School of Public Policy


Dean Jack H Knott

Bachelor of Science - Policy, Planning and Development


Julio C. Flores, Jr.

Bachelor of Science - Public Policy, Management and Planning


Janan J. Al-Henaid Jordan Beroukhim Lilian Camille Conover, Jost C. Gallardo
Nabeel Abid Alam, Minor - Amber Elizabeth Berrios, Minor - Spanish Von Geragosian
Management Consulting Minor - Business Caitlin Ann Contag Jeffrey Scott Giery
Jocelyne Stephanie Alva Melissa Nicole Bishop Amy Elizabeth Conway, Michael Steve Gil
Daniel Alberto Alvarez, Roceeh Rivera Bitanga Minor - Entrepreneurship Katherine Margaret Gilmer
Minor - Business Shane Nicholas Boras Lauren Marie Cronk Patrick Joseph Gless
8c Human Resource Christopher West Bowen, Ross William Cumming Mark Anthony Gonzalez
Management Minor - Business Jeffery Cameron Daniels, Peter Christopher Goodwill
Candice Hana Assil Brice Christian Butler Minor - Theatre Andrew Terry Gorden
Thomas James Auner, Yanina Esperanza Campos Caroline Jean DeBeikes Tyler Jeffrey Grady
Minor - Music Industry Karina Casillas Joseph Alan Dombrosky Conny S. Griffith
Edwin Aria Babaian Kelly J. Cass, Minor - Tyler William Ellis, Minor - Elliot Peter Hamilton
Darren Barker Baghdikian Comparative Literature Natural Science Kevin Cyle Hankerd
Daniel Christopher Barrios Natalie Ngan-Ha Chau, Edgar Ivan Escobedo, Minor - Donna Lee Harris
Melissa Bartolucci Minor - Public Health Psychology Ara Hartoonian, Minor -
Lynda Baza Valencia Nancy I. Chen Anthony Daniel Exposito, Business Law
Joseph Timothy Beaudin, Angela Beth Chinn Minor - Spanish Jordan Douglas Hershiser
Minor - International Bin Choi, Minor - Chisom Chinelo Ezekwo Elan Imani Hilaire
Relations Construction Planning and Christopher Isaac Farro Joseph David Hold, Minor -
Emily Becklund Management Max Harrison First, Minor - Business
David Byron Bennett, Minor - Maxx Andrew Cohen Entrepreneurship Derrick D . H o n g
Business Christopher Richard Galippo Christopher Hovsepian

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Bachelor of Science - Public Policy, Management and Planning (continued)


Lisa Lyshi Huynh Andrew Jon McAllister, Gregory Francis Pearson, Oren David Silverstein
Sean Roberto Inkelaar-Cruz Minor - Economics Minor - Cinematic Arts Ari Joshua Simon
Melanie Fernandez Irinco, Chris Thomas McCaffery Bertrand R. Perdomo-Ucles, Tyron Jerrar Smith
Minor - Public Health Michael Sean McGlennon Minor - Public Health Sean Robert Spear,
Christopher Michael Johnson, Timothy Sean McGuigan Lauryn Anthony Pollard, Minor - Business 8c
Minor - Architecture Brian Kristofor McRae Minor - Sociology Entrepreneurship
Marshall Thomas Jones Eric Mitchell Mear, Minor - Daniel Nathan Pourbaba Phanthira Taratikhumporn,
Joshua Kashani, Minor - Entrepreneurship Matthew Minoru Quan Minor - Geographic
Business Andrew Joseph Meehan Reijo Lobos Rantamaula II Information Science and
Katherine Elizabeth Kiefer, Matthew Waldron Meyer Jesper Arie Rapouw Technology
Minor - Business Lawrence Stanton Miles Paris Rachel Rebeil Maxwell James Tomaszewski
Esther Daun Kim Jin W o n Mitchem Jose Rodriguez, Jr., Minor - Elizabeth Lien-Ha Vu
Stacy Soo-Jung Kim Benjamin Andrew Mount Business Jingyi Jenny W a n g
Tony Kouot, Minor - Jon-Richard Mack Mower Sabha Najeh Salamah, Hannah Louise Wasserman,
East Asian Languages and Denise Ann Marie Myrie Minor - English Minor - Social
Cultures Anna Narguizian Bijan Amaro Salehi Entrepreneurship
Sean Eugene Leary Sean Nasiri David Sanchez Haro, Minor - Jasmine Mae Wilson
Voltaire Cristobal Mamaril Bryshon Nellum Architecture Kendall Elizabeth Wootten
Janelle Marie Mammini, Genevieve Thuy-Vi Luu Ashli Linn Sandoval James E. Wright
Minor - Dance 8c Nguyen Christopher Agop Sarafoglu Lexie Yvonne Yacoel
Accounting Michael George Pappas Leah Savadian Armen Christopher Yessayan,
Abraham Ieuini Markowitz Daniel Park Amy Rajendra Shah, Minor - Minor - Business
Pauline Martinez Ryan Park, Minor - Communication Law and Xi Zhao
Jason Matloob Entrepreneurship Media Policy 8c Marketing

Master of Health Administration


Shondene Melissa Ammon, B.S., Pacific Union College Jennifer Germaine Johnson, B.A., Tufts University
Geronimo Ivan Angulo, B.S., University of La Verne Janell Jouganatos, B.S., California State University, Sacramento
Rachel Baine, B.S., University of Florida Jasmeen Lata Karan, B.S., California State University, Hayward
Dan Anthony Cosme Barcelon, B.A., California State University, Varsenik Hovany Keshishyan, B.S., California State University,
Long Beach Fresno
Avikash Shannon Chandra Bhorik, B.S., San Jose State Katherine Jay Ku, B.S., University of California, San Diego
University Susan Lam, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Justin Chin, B.S., University of California, San Diego Janell Lathrop, B.S., California State University, Sacramento
Tina Chuvanjyan, B.S., University of Southern California Yiqian Li, B.S., M.Engr., Beijing Institute of Technology, China
Michael Ian De Castro, B.S., San Diego State University Penson Alex Liu, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Erica Dent, B.A., California State University, Northridge Michelle Lyn Luchinger, B.A., University of Southern California
Sam Ellis, B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Harleen Ludder, B.S., University of California, Davis
University Shivani Madan, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Elizabeth Anne Enos, B.S., University of Miami Vidhyashankaran Mahalingam Shivaraman, BDS, Tamil Nadu
Susanne Fermin, B.A., University of California, Irvine Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India
Kyla Lynda Forbes, B.A.Sc, University of Guelph, Canada Lauren Ann Matsushita, B.S., University of Redlands
Angel Rene Garcia De Alba, B.A., University of California, Mary Caitlyn McCluggage, B.S., University of Southern
Los Angeles California
Richard Garcia, B.S., Florida State University Rebecca Louise McKnight, B.S., University of Southern
Srestha Ghosh, B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville California
Regina A. Hagono, B.A., University of Pittsburgh Aline Mnayan, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Ami Michelle Hastings, BBA, University of San Diego Emma Louise Morton-Smith, B.S., University of Southern
Angel Osbaldo Hernandez, B.A., University of Southern California
California Maanasa Musunuri, B.S., Saint Louis University
Sam Chuan Chi H o , B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; Diane Nguyen, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Pharm.D., University of Southern California Quoc Anh Nguyen, B.A., University of California, Irvine

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Master of Health Administration (continued)


Janice Nsor, B.A., Cornell University Leah Savadian, B.S., University of Southern California
Ogorchukwu Gladys Olele, B.A., University of California, Brittany Nicole Sholars, B.A., University of Southern California
Los Angeles Vishakha Singla, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Robert Takashi Oto, B.A., University of California, Davis Vonna Claire Sobba, B.S., California State University,
Amit Singh Pabla, B.A., University of the Pacific Dominguez Hills
Kimberly La Tonya Payton, B.S., California State University, Danielle Nicole Stern, BBA, B.A., Eastern Washington
Dominguez Hills University
Lauryn Anthony Pollard, B.S., University of Southern California Deksha Taneja, BDS, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak,
Sarah Jordan Rainwater, B.S., Creighton University India
Niveditha Ramalingam, B.Eng., Avinashilingam University, Ketan Ramsinh Tantod, B.A., University of California,
India Los Angeles
Christian Paul Ramos, B.A., Northwestern University Kayla Marcelle Torres, B.S., University of California, Davis
Artis Gabriel Rivera, B.S., California State University, Tyler James Woolsey, B.S., California State University, Sonoma
Dominguez Hills Afrooz Meriam Zadfar, B.A., University of Southern California
Siddhant Sahni, BDS, Kurukshetra University, India

Executive Master of Health Administration


Kaitlin Lorraine Alderete, B.A., University of California, Stephanie Drew Kennedy, B.S., University of Redlands
Santa Cruz Stefan Michael Lee, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Douglas Mitchell Bricker, B.S., University of San Francisco Ebony Monique Lewis, BBA, Loyola Marymount University
Cheryl Bruyninckx, B.S., Loyola Marymount University Joeddie Patrick Mendoza, B.S., University of San Francisco
Henryk Chrostek, A.A., Pasadena City College David Moromisato, B.A., California State University,
Randall Lee Cook, B.A., University of Redlands Long Beach
Jorge Eduardo Corbera, BBA, University of LaVerne Megan Elizabeth Morris, B.A., University of Portland
Laura Elaine Crocitto, B.A., University of California, Davis Numa Fernando Munoz, B.S., Universidad del Valle, Colombia
Megan Michelle Daly, B.A., Walla Walla College Sharon Helene O'Neil, BFA, Stephens College; M F C C , Ph.D.,
Christi Donsanouphit, B.S., University of California, University of Southern California
Los Angeles Daniel Park, B.S., University of Southern California
William Scott Evans, Pharm.D., University of Southern Jheny Ramos, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
California Romina Rivera, B.A., M o u n t St. Mary's College
Natalie Froidevaux, B.A., Argosy University Sevanne Sarkis, B.A., Washington University
Joseph Dungo Gantan, B.S., University of California, James Guetan Soriano, B.S., Grand Canyon University
Los Angeles Yuanita Emeria Tambunan, B.S., California State University,
Stephanie Lynn Hall, B.S., University of California, San Diego Los Angeles
Ehren Zephery Hawkins, B.S., California State University, Chico Melissa Anne Wallman, B.S., University of Nevada, Reno
Tatiana Michelle Hernandez, B.A., University of California, Kenneth Lee Wheat, BBA, University of North Florida; BBA,
Los Angeles Georgia State University

Master of Leadership
Cesar Armendariz, B.S., University of Southern California Kelley Suzanne Fraser, B.S., California State University,
Dina Aryan-Zahlan, B.S., University of Southern California Long Beach
Keith Darnell Baisy, B.S., University of Phoenix Elvin H . Galindo, B.S., California Coast University
Rudy Francisco Barillas, B.S., University of LaVerne Eduardo H . Garcia, Jr., B.A., University of California, Riverside
Erika Lynn Brooks, B.A., Purdue University - West Lafayette; Hector Antonio Guerrero, B.S., University of Phoenix
M.A., California State University, Long Beach Luis Robert Guzman, B.S., University of Phoenix
Juan Luis Cabral, B.S., California State University, Long Beach Jolly Hamid, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles
David L. Carlisle, B.A., California State University, Fullerton; Norman Dwane Hopson, B.S., California State University,
M.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Los Angeles
Deborah Golian Castro, B.S., University of Southern Peter Glenn Jankowski, B.S., University of LaVerne
California Anthony Joseph Jennison, BBA, M B A , Loyola Marymount
Imer Chavez, B.S., Biola University University
Thomas Carl Ewald, B.S., Cogswell Polytechnical College Lisa Darlene Jordan, B.S., University of Illinois - Chicago

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Master of Leadership (continued)


Tracy Yelverton Kerr, B.S., California State Polytechnic Stephen Mark Robertson, B.S., Union Institute
University, Pomona Floy Paginag Rodriguez, B.S., Baylor University
Kresimir Marijan Kovac, B.A., California State University, Hector Rodriguez, B.A., California State University,
Long Beach Long Beach; M.S., Ed.D., University of Southern California
Luis Lopez, Jr., B.S., California State University, Long Beach; Lisa Teri Salazar, B.S., Saint Mary's College of California
M.S., California State University, Long Beach Phillip Anthony Smith, B.A., University of Southern California
Milton McKinnon, B.A., Union Institute Michael B. Sylvester, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Bradley N. Myslinski, BSE, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Tiana Tafua, B.A., University of Washington
Angel Padilla, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles Carl Edward Washington, B.S., State University of New York,
Matthew James Pagano, B.A., Vanguard University Regents College
Stacy Marie Patterson, B.A., University of New Mexico, Frank Anthony Wasko, B.A., Pepperdine University; M.A.,
Albuquerque University of Phoenix; Ph.D., California Coast College
Ryan Thomas Peterson, BBA, University of San Diego Jerome Stephen Wolak, B.A., Mountain State University

Master of Planning
Philip Joseph Armstrong, B.A., Boston College Oliver Hou, B.S., Harvey Mudd College
Mark Joaquin Arroyo, B.A., University of California, San Diego Emily Hsiung, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Joy-Alonica Capco Bautista, B.A., University of California, Ying Huang, B.Engr., Tsinghua University, China
Los Angeles Katherine Elizabeth Jackson, B.A., University of Southern
Amber Elizabeth Berrios, B.S., University of Southern California
California Seoyeon Kim, B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Jennifer Nichole Blackwell, B.A., University of California, Mark Christopher Klein, B.S., California Polytechnic State
Los Angeles University, San Luis Obispo
Raabia Karim Budhwani, B.A., Emory University Molly Elizabeth Kraus, BFA, Emerson College
Gary Sean Byrne, B.S., Loyola Marymount University Matthew Jay Kridler, B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
La Mikia Monee Castillo, B.A., University of California, State University
San Diego Sonal Sharad Kulkarni, B.Arch., Visvesvaraya Technological
Laura Elizabeth Chakerian, B.A., Colorado College University, India
Arthur Yusheng Chen, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Hyojung Lee, B.S., Seoul National University, Korea
Matthew James Christensen, B.A., University of California, Jay Minsub Lee, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Santa Barbara Derek Victor Levoit, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Alan Derek Como, B.S., Arizona State University Jiani Li, B.Engr., Tongji University, China
Veronica Celia Cruz, BBA, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Qiming Li, B.A., Sun Yat-sen University, China
Emily Harriet Dwyer, B.S., University of Massachusetts, Xiaoyue Li, B.S., Tsinghua University, China
Amherst Jennifer Ann Lieu, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Zachary Elgart, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Rebecca Lynn Liu, B.A., University of San Francisco
Elizabeth Noel Ene, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Yu Liu, B.A., B.Engr., Peking University, China
Erik Lloyd Eveleigh, BBA, California State Polytechnic Gerard Arman Lopez-Miralles, B.S., University of Arizona
University, Pomona Linda Lou, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Victoria Strautman Farr, B.A., Boston University Joseph Bernardo Marcos, B.A., University of California,
Valentin Antonio Flores Rogel, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Berkeley Richard David Marshalian, B.A., Thomas Aquinas College
Dmitry Leon Galkin, B.A., Washington University in St. Louis Lisa Messineo, B.A., Niagara University
Rubina Ghazarian, B.A., University of California, San Diego Lauren Elizabeth Miller, B.S., University of California,
Andrew Robert Goodrich, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
San Diego Liane Elyse Miller, B.S., University of Texas, Austin
Ami Atul Gosalia, B.S., Vanderbilt University Stephen Robert Miller, B.A., University of Maryland,
Anthony Joe Guardado, B.S., University of Southern California College Park
Ju Hee Han, B.Eng., Daejin University, Korea; M.S., Yonsei Amanda Nicole Moffitt, B.A., Davidson College
University, Korea Annalisa Marie Moser, B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington
Ling Han, B.S., Tianjin Normal University, China Janell Marie Mullen, B.A., University of Connecticut, Storrs
Nikola Hlady, B.A., Pomona College Edward W i n g Keung Ng, B.A., Rutgers University
Judson Roy Hornfeck, B.Arch., Syracuse University Sze Ki Sita Ng, B.Arch., Temple University

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Jennifer Nourafshan, B.S., University of Southern California Michael Brendan Sylvester, B.A., California State University,
John Andrew Olson, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Fullerton
Jae Hoon Park, B.A., Korea University, Korea Skye A. Tirsbier, B.A., University of Redlands
Siam Boonkasem Pewsawang, B.S., University of California, Xin Tong, B.S., Zhejiang University, China
Davis Laron Turley, B.S., Arizona State University
David Trail Pirko, B.A., Temple University Rachel Ann VerBoort, B.A., Saint Louis University
Charles Tyler Ream, B.A., University of Maryland, College Park Marie Nicole Waite, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Hector Rodriguez, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Ting Wang, BArch., Beijing Forestry University, China
Jason David Sawchuk, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Xuefei Wang, B.S., Tongji University, China
Alexandra Schwartz, B.S., University of California, Davis Patrick Forsythe Whalen, B.S., University of Southern California
Vasant Sharma, B.A., University of California, Irvine Carl Edward Washington, B.S., State of New York, Excelsior
Steven Shepherd, B.A., University of the South College
Hannah Aileen Smith, B.A., Pomona College Yin Xie, B.Engr., Tongji University, China
Ricardo Avila Soto, B.A., California State University, Julie Jiwon Yom, B.A., University of California, Irvine; M P A S ,
Long Beach University of Southern California
Marie Sherrill Sullivan, B.A., Pomona College Charlene H . Young, B.A., University of California, Berkeley

Master of Public Administration


Jade Keala Agua, B.A., University of Southern California Anne Baumann Dobson, B.A., University of Pennsylvania
Yolanda Gilbert Anguiano, B.A., California State University, Christina Kay Elliott, B.A., California State University,
Northridge Sacramento
Kathleen Devon Armstrong, B.S., California State University, Keisha Dawn Entzminger, B.A., Virginia Commonwealth
Los Angeles University
Magdalene Konstantina Bourdaniotis, B.A., University of Jodi Caitlin Epstein, B.S., State University of New York,
California, Davis Binghamton
Alezandra Brady-Villagran, B.A., California State University, Shane McCoy Fermelia, B.A., Connecticut College
Los Angeles Saul Domingo Flores, B.A., Oberlin College
Brett John Bruderer, B.A., California State University, Valentin Antonio Flores Rogel, B.A., University of California,
Long Beach; M B A , Golden Gate University Berkeley
Julia Joy Capizzi, B.A., Western Michigan University Robert Matthew Florkowski, B.A., University of California,
William Ching-Ming Chen, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Irvine Monique Jolaun Forster, B.A., University of San Francisco
Yang Chen, B.A., Peking University, China Lindsey Ann Freitas, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Yuxin Chen, B.S., Zhejiang Gongshang University, China Patrick Joseph Furlong, B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Zhonghao Chen, B.Engr., Tsinghua University, China Zhijun Gao, B.A., University of International Business 8c
Shurui Cheng, B.A., Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Economics, China
China Timothy Gerald Goodrich, B.S., Southeastern Oklahoma State
Daisy Chilin, B.A., University of California, Berkeley University
Emelina Yun-Jung Choi, B.A., University of Notre Dame Megan Nicole Goulding, B.A., California State University,
Chu Chu, B.A., China Foreign Affairs University Long Beach
Carlos Alberto Clemente, B.A., University of California, Jacob Eli Griffith, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
San Diego Gabriel Anthony Hall, B.A., University of California,
MayAnn Connors, B.A., University of California, Berkeley San Diego
Johann D'Agostino, B.A., University of Southern California Joshua Calvin Harris, B.A., University of North Carolina,
Ebony LaShayne Davis, B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore Chapel Hill
Shammeer Jattir Dawson, B.A., California State University, Ashley Corrinn Hernandez, B.A., University of California,
Dominguez Hills Los Angeles
Kristine Ellen De Young, B.A., California State University, Christine Lee Hess, B.A., University of California, Davis
Sacramento Alana Rachelle Hitchcock, B.A., University of California,
Andrew DeBlock, B.A., Occidental College San Diego
Marietta Javier Deguzman, B.A., California State University, William Sky Hitt, B.A., University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
Los Angeles Anne Bright Hoeksma, B.A., Amherst College
Ayesha Dixon, B.A., Temple University Sean Yomtobian Holiday, B.A., George Washington University

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Allen Chenwen Hsiao, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Susan Marie Page, B.A., Syracuse University
Xin Huang, B.A., Beijing Language and Culture University, Karen Bright Pan, B.A., University of California, Irvine
China Sara Cathleen Parker, B.A., California State University,
Delbert Lee Jones III, B.S., California State University, Channel Islands
Dominguez Hills Emily Margaret Parris, B.A., University of California,
Warland Daniels Kealoha, Jr., B.A., University of Southern Los Angeles
California Daniel Perez, Jr., B.A., California State University, Chico
Sally Kikuchi, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Amanda Osgood Petersen, B.A., Wheaton College
Caroline Yi Kim, B.A., Occidental College Preeti Elizabeth Piplani, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Fabiola Patricia Lao, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Christian Dylan Port, B.A., University of California,
John Ki Lee, B.A., University of Arizona Santa Barbara
Juliet Moeko Lee, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Shannon Poumazarian, B.A., University of California,
Min Li, BBA, Shandong Economic University, China Los Angeles
Muzi Li, B.A., China Foreign Affairs University Joseph Richard Pozdol, B.A./B.S., University of Illinois at
Xue Li, B.A., China Foreign Affairs University Urbana-Champaign
Yinan Li, B.A., Communication University of China Shoshana Ellenbogen Raskas, B.A., College of Wooster
Yuanjie Liang, B.A., Beijing International Studies University, Rebecca Janet Rodstein, B.A., University of California, Irvine
China Jason Louis Rondou, B.S., Loyola Marymount University
Stephanie Nicole Loville, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Kevin Merrell Roper, B.S., Brigham Young University
Kimberly Lu, B.A., University of Southern California Elizabeth Cully Rosenberg, B.A., University of Colorado at
Carisa Estella Lubeck, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Boulder
Regina Yvonne Lugani, B.A., New York University Kevin John Schmidt, B.S., Santa Clara University
Anbar Basheer Mahar, B.A., University of California, San Diego Jonathan Douglas Schremp, B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Ani Rupen Manavyan, B.M., National Academy of Music, and State University
Bulgaria Ravi Girish Shah, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Paolo Jev Maniego, B.S., California State University, Northridge Di Shi, B.S., Henan University, China
Linwei Mao, BBA, Nanjing University, China Ezrah Te, B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder
Brandon Marquis McCall, B.A., Dickinson College Michael John Thies, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Jacob Michael Merrill McCarty, B.A., University of California, Tian Tian, LL.B., China Youth College for Politics
Davis Jennifer Lee Torres, B.A., University of Southern California
Kristen Ashley McCaw, B.A., New York University Joseph Gerard Towner, Jr., B.A., University of California,
Michael Vincent McConville, B.A., California State University, Santa Barbara
Northridge Brenda Esmeralda Vargas, B.A., Occidental College
Meghan Alizia McKelvey, B.A., California State University, Ashley Maegan Wallace, B.S., Vanderbilt University
Bakersfield Xiaoyan Wang, B.S., Xiamen University, China
Makenzie Javina Means, B.S., California State University, Zi Wang, B.A., Zhejiang University, China
San Marcos Mark R. Weber, B.A., California State University, San Marcos
Maria Mejia, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Candace H . W o , B.S., California State Polytechnic University,
Eryn Marie Mercer, B.A., Alma College Pomona
Sarita Maria Michaca, B.A., University of Southern California Garrick Wong, B.A., University of California, Davis
Liane Elyse Miller, B.S., University of Texas, Austin Jiexian W u , B.A., Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade, China
Rebecca Shira Miller, B.A., Harvard University Jiajun Xue, BBA, University of International Relations, China
Sara Jane Neumann, BBA, University of Wisconsin, Madison Fei Zhao, B.A., China University of Political Science and Law
Irene Au Co Nguyen, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Wei Zhao, B.A., Tianjin Foreign Studies University, China
Drew Ellyn Oberjuerge, B.A., University of California, Dailin Zhou, B.S., Soochow University, Taiwan
San Diego Lisha Zhu, LL.B., Fudan University, China
Andrew Urgel Ollero, B.A., California State University,
Long Beach

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Master of Public Policy and Management


Sultan Alsuwaidi, B.A., University of Southern California Udai Matsushima, LL.B., Hitotsubashi University, Japan
Miao-Chieh Chi, B.A., National Chung Cheng University, Raymond Bruce Rivera, B.A., California State University,
Taiwan Northridge
Shih-Hao Chou, BBA, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan Dong Sang, B.A., Peking University, China
Wei-Chen Chou, B.A., Soochow University, Taiwan Yael Tamara Stekel Schwarz, B.S., Pontificia Universidad
Grace Crossette-Thambiah, B.S., DeVry University Catolica de Chile
Akonyewehe Benedicta Eluma, B.A., University of Abuja, Ming-Ko Su, B.A., Tamkang University, Taiwan; MBA,
Nigeria; LL.M., Illinois Institute of Technology Soochow University, Taiwan
Miaomiao He, B.A., Communication University of China Wonduk Suh, BBA, American University
Yuchen Huang, B.A., Beijing University of Posts and Tong Tong, B.A., The Central University for Nationalities,
Telecommunications, China China
Amit Jain, B.S., University of Lucknow, India Ying-Ting Wang, B.S., National Cheng Kung University,
Zi Yi Ju, BBA, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
China Zhongliang Wang, B.A., Henan Agricultural University, China
Kaori Kawasaki, B.S., Waseda University, Japan Wei Wei, B.S., Loughborough University, England
Chie Kondo, LL.B., Meiji University, Japan Xingyuan Xu, B.S., Capital Normal University, China
Jin Kou, B.A., Xi'an International Studies University, China Jeewon Yang, BBA, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea
Tai-Fu Kuo, B.S., Central Police University, Taiwan M o Yang, BBA, Beijing Union University, China
Quyen Thuc Le, BFA, California State University, Long Beach Qing Ye, B.A., Beijing Normal University, China
Joon H o Lee, B.S., Johnson 8c Wales University Yuancao Yu, B.A., Changchun University of Technology, China;
Yu-Cheng Liao, B.S., National Taiwan University M A T , Heilongjiang University, China
Shao-Ling Lien, B.A., National Taipei University, Taiwan Xiaoyuan Yuan, B.A., Jilin University, China
Yan-Miao Liu, B.A., Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan Peng Zeng, B.A., University of Waterloo, Canada
Samantha Marquez, B.A., California State University, Xige Zhang, B.A., Beijing Institute of Technology, China
San Bernardino M i Zhou, BBA, University of H o n g Kong

Master of Public Policy


Caitlin Marie Acker, B.S., Arizona State University James Kyung Lee, B.A., Claremont McKenna College
Jessica Azrilian, B.A., University of Kansas Mark Thomas Linthicum, B.A., University of North Carolina,
Britt Christiane Card, B.A., Mills College Chapel Hill
La Mikia Monee Castillo, B.A., University of California, Maeghan Danielle Magante, B.A., University of California,
San Diego Irvine
Verenice Chavoya-Perez, B.A., University of California, Christopher Michael Mangum, B.A., University of San Diego
Los Angeles Aida Mariam, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Peter De Pompa, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Robert John McCarthy, B.S., Santa Clara University
Anna Jane Fischer, BFA, Maryville University, St. Louis Theodore Davis Minch, B.A., Tufts University
Jeremy Robert Fraysse, B.A., University of California, Davis Alexander Pascal Mishkin, B.A., University of California,
Rebecca Elizabeth French, B.A., Gettysburg College Santa Cruz
Maria Corazon Garaniel, B.A., University of California, Irvine Edward Wing Keung Ng, B.A., Rutgers University
Sam Thompson Gelinas, B.A., Pitzer College Jean C. Nicolas, B.S., University of Tampa
Gina Marie Gonzalez, B.A., Northwestern University Gabriele Alexandria Noriega-Ward, BBA, Howard University
Ahee Jin Han, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Grace Oh, B.S., Cornell University
Michaela Blythe Hartman, B.A., Wesleyan University Jessica Elizabeth Papia, B.A., Allegheny College
Ayesha Khalid Hashim, B.A., Scripps College Katy Jenay Partan, B.M., California State University, Stanislaus
Tony Huynh, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Pradnya Parulekar, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
Leonard Hyman, B.A., University of Southern California B.S., Kettering University
Ryu Ishii, LL.B., University of Tokyo Donald Owen Pharaoh, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Neesha Joseph, B.A., Claremont McKenna College Vanessa Marie Ramirez, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Kevin Daniel Kalhoefer, B.A., University of California, Davis John William Roberson III, B.A., Emory University
Andrew Ross King, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Shin Shimomura, B.Engr., University of Tokyo, Japan
Anand Krishnaswamy, B.S., Carnegie Mellon University Matthew Thomas Stauffer, B.A., University of California, Davis
Jiayin Kuang, B.A., Beijing Foreign Studies University, China Michelle Tara Stewart, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Allison Hsin-En Kwan, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Brent Alan Tercero, B.A., Gonzaga University

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Stephen John Terry, B.A., Cambridge University, England Xiaoyu Wang, B.A., Beijing International Studies University,
Robert Francis Trombley, B.A., University of Michigan, China
Ann Arbor Julia Alexandra Wolfson, B.A., New York University
Kathryn Carolyn Urquhart, B.A., University of California, Yu Xiang, B.A., Guangdong University of Foreign Studies,
Santa Barbara China
Erica Valencia, B.A., University of California, San Diego Ting Yan, B.A., Peking University, China
Claire Kathleen Van Camp, B.A., University of California, Nanyan Yao, B.A., Fudan University, China
Los Angeles Kerem Yilmaz, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Miguel Eduardo Vargas, B.A., University of California, Jiemin Yoon, B.A., Ewha Womans University, Korea
Los Angeles Matthew Michael Young, B.A., University of California,
Meredith Anne Vivian, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Santa Cruz Jianbo Zhang, B.A., Tsinghua University, China

Master of Real Estate Development


Ashil Ann, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Dana Louise Mathews, BFA, George Washington University
Brian Maxwell Bacharach, B.A., University of California, Carlo Matricardi, BBA, Loyola Marymount University
Berkeley Colby Drew Monson, B.A., Brigham Young University
Yeong Gon Bae, B.S., Sungkyunkwan University, Korea Adam Leigh Norvell, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Gregory Lewelling Beck, B.S., University of California, Berkeley Jongchul Oh, B.S., Hanyang University, Korea
David Allan Campbell, B.S., University of Alberta, Canada John Hogan Readey III, B.A., Vanderbilt University
Kenneth Wai-Kan Chin, B.S./B.S., University of Pennsylvania Parker Rhea, B.A., Davidson College
Christopher Hancock Chinloy, B.S., Carnegie Mellon University Eliot Saeedi, BBA, University of Wisconsin, Madison; BBA,
Matthew Joseph Conti, B.A., University of California, San Diego University of Wisconsin School of Busness
Weston Frank Cookler, B.A., University of Pennsylvania Scott Boswell Scharlach, B.S., University of Southern California
Martin Orlando Dovat, B.Engr., Universidad de Montevideo, Justin David Schnuelle, B.A., University of California,
Uruguay Los Angeles
Krystal Morgan Dry, B.S., Tulane University Jason William Ito Shaffer, B.S./B.A., Pepperdine University
Andrew Fang, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Evan Michael Slavik, B.S., University of Southern California
Robert Jordan Frenkel, B.S., Yeshiva University Michael Steven Steinberg, BBA, Loyola Marymount University
Adam Irving Gafni, B.A., University of California, Berkeley; Brian Taban, B.S., University of Southern California
J.D., Loyola Marymount University Graham Boghosian Wahlberg, B.S., California State University,
Michael Christopher Gazzano, B.S., University of Southern Fresno
California Justin Joseph Woodworth, BBA, University of Wisconsin,
Brian Nicholas Gelt, B.A., San Diego State University Madison
Jason James Hines, B.S., University of Southern California Joel S.S. Wynton, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Benjamin Michael Horning, B.S., California State Polytechnic Doreen Yu, B.S., London School of Economics and Political
University, Pomona Science, England
Po-Wen Liu, B.S., National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Hyun Sun Yu, B.S., Yonsei University, Korea; M R E D , Konkuk
Mitra Maleksalehi, B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder University, Korea
Hugh Chester Martinez, B.S., California State University,
Northridge

Doctor of Policy, Planning and Development


Martin Jordan Blair, B.A., College of William and Mary, M.A., Carl E. Southwell, A.B., University of Chicago
California State University, Sacramento; M P A , University of Project: A Robust Model for Disaster Risk and Decision
Southern California Analysis
Steven Jensen, B.A., Whitworth College; M.S., California State Cameron Wilson, B.S., University of Utah; M.S., Johns Hopkins
University Long Beach University
Bernard Melekian, B.S., M P A , California State University,
Northridge

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Graduate Certificate
Jacob Anthony Avila, Public Management Maeghan Danielle Magante, Public Management
Alex Benestelli, Nonprofit Management and Policy Christopher Michael Mangum, Nonprofit Management and
David Cory Carlson, Public Management Policy
La Mikia Monee Castillo, Political Management Aida Mariam, Public Management
La Mikia Monee Castillo, Public Management Lauren Ann Matsushita, Management of Ambulatory Care
Verenice Chavoya-Perez, Public Management Systems
Ruby Yung Shing Chong, Sustainable Cities Alexander Pascal Mishkin, Homeland Security and Public Policy
Michael Ian De Castro, Management of Ambulatory Care Wilma A. Morales-Franco, Public Management
Systems Edward W i n g Keung Ng, Public Management
Robert Matthew Florkowski, Homeland Security and Public Jean C. Nicolas, Political Management
Policy Amit Singh Pabla, Management of Ambulatory Care Systems
Haili Cassaundra Francis, Nonprofit Management and Policy Jessica Elizabeth Papia, Public Management
Rebecca Elizabeth French, Political Management Katy Jenay Partan, Nonprofit Management and Policy
Claudia Yessenia Garcia Godinez, Public Management Donald Owen Pharaoh, Public Management
Gina Marie Gonzalez, Homeland Security and Public Policy Marco Antonio Ramirez, Public Management
Timothy Gerald Goodrich, Political Management Vanessa Marie Ramirez, Political Management
Joshua Calvin Harris, Public Policy John William Roberson III, Public Management
Tony Huynh, Homeland Security and Public Policy Cherie Raquel Romar, Nonprofit Management and Policy
Leonard Hyman, Political Management Charles Alexander Smith-De Ville, Nonprofit Management and
Jennifer Germaine Johnson, Management of Ambulatory Care Policy
Systems Brent Alan Tercero, Public Management
Arash Kalantari, Public Management Erica Valencia, Public Management
Arash Kalantari, Sustainable Cities Claire Kathleen Van Camp, Sustainable Cities
Sally Kikuchi, Public Policy Miguel Eduardo Vargas, Public Management
Caroline Yi Kim, Public Policy Meredith Anne Vivian, Public Management
Stephanie Nicole Loville, Public Policy Xiaoyu Wang, Public Management

USC School of Social Work


Dean Marilyn L. Flynn

Master of Social Work


Kristin Dyan Abraham, BSW, University of Toledo Heidi Lynnette Alvarez, B.A., California State University,
Laryn B. Abshire, B.S., Campbell University Fullerton
Tamica Maranda Adams Mabel Alvarez, B.A., San Diego State University
Vernalyn Suniga Aglugub, B.A., Mount St. Mary's College Monarose Amian-Skamfer, B.A., California State University,
Jessica Agricola, B.A., University of California, Davis Long Beach
Jissel Perla Aguilar, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Kelly Nicole Anderson, B.S., California State University,
Cassandra Angelikis Ahn, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Northridge Keri Anderson, B.A., Marylhurst College of Lifelong Learning
Erika Alatriste, B.A., Mount St. Mary's College Kristine Noelle Anderson, B.A., University of California,
Olivia Miranda Aleman, B.A., Antioch University, Los Angeles Santa Cruz
Roxana Velinda Alessio, B.A., California State University, Scott Jeffrey Andrews-Weckerly, B.A., Elon University
Northridge Ann Varghese Areeckal, B.A., California State University,
Cindy Magaly Alfaro, B.A., University of California, Northridge
Santa Barbara Nicole Ashley Armas, B.A., University of California,
Diana Kathleen Alvarado, B.S., Oregon Institute of Technology Santa Barbara
Letisia Alvarado, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Kristine Asatryan, B.A., California State University, Northridge

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Arpe Amazasp Asaturyan, B.A., California State University, Amanda Leigh Boggs, B.A., California State University,
Northridge Fullerton
Diana Cheryl Ashe, B.S., University of Maryland, College Park Sara Bonnell, B.A., Stanford University
Taleen Eliza Askejian, B.A., University of California, Svetlana Borkin, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Santa Barbara Nicholas Alexander Borrelli, B.A., University of Virginia
Sarin Aslanian, B.A., University of California, Irvine Zosia Anne Borst-Censullo, B.A., William Smith College
Scarlett Joan Aufmann, B.A., California State University, Troy Donavon Bradley II, B.A., University of California,
Dominguez Hills Riverside
Alexa Pierce Babcock, B.S., Arizona State University Norma Bravo, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Sofia Castro Bacio, B.A., Mount Saint Mary's College Julia Frances Breyer, B.A., Chapman University
Alexandra Nancy Badone, B.A., California State University, Sabrina Nicole Briley, BSW, East Central University
Channel Islands Robert Charles Brockmann, B.A., Hillsdale College; M.A.,
Desiree Danielle Bagley, BSW, Arizona State University Concordia Theological Seminary
Kaitlin Lee Bagnall, B.A., Chapman University Alexandra Fay Brown, B.A., Mills College
Kristin Elaine Baldridge, B.A., San Diego State University Aviana Desenee Brown, B.A., California State University, Fresno
Folake Damilola Balogun, B.A., Mount Saint Mary's College Nicole Marie Browning, B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Carolina Lisset Barahona, B.A., University of California, Elizabeth Donald Burklo, B.A., California State University,
Santa Barabara Monterey Bay
Heather R. Baral, B.S., University of Wisconsin, River Falls Daniel Lee Burns, B.A., San Diego State University
Joshua David Barder, B.S., University of Phoenix Maria Eugenia Cabrera, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
John West Barker, B.S., University of Illinois at Beatriz Betsaida Cacho, B.A., Vanguard University
Urbana-Champaign Maria Calderon Duran, B.A., University of California,
Katherine Louise Barlow, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Megan Janine Calhoun, B.A., Northwestern University
Shereen Lee Barr, B.A., San Jose State University Sabrina Pilar Calloway, B.A., California State University Sonoma
Kerry Ann Carla Barronette, B.S., University of Maryland Lori Bedolla Calvillo, B.A., California State University,
University College Northridge
Melissa Elizabeth Bartlotti, B.A., Oral Roberts University Virginia Kit Cameron, B.A., Eckerd College; M.A., University
Angela Perez Bartolome, B.S., California State University, of Phoenix
Long Beach Wendy Campos, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Brian Jacob Bass, B.A., Emerson College Lourdes Cardenas, B.A., M o u n t St. Mary's College
Riley Ann Bassford, B.A., University of California, Irvine Amber Marie Carpenter, B.A., University of California,
Brittany Anne Batchelor, B.A., Chapman University Riverside
Nancy Ivette Bautista, B.A., University of California, Mary Magdalene Carr, BBA, Loyola University Maryland
Los Angeles Catherine Mariel Carranza, B.A., Northern Arizona University
Colleen Baxter, B.A., Marian University; B.S., University of Francisco Javier Carrillo, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Wisconsin, Oshkosh; M.A., University of Illinois at Cheyne Andrew Castroni, B.A., California State University,
Urbana-Champaign Channel Islands
Sharonda Denise Bazzell-O'Balles, B.A., Indiana University, Angelina Cazares, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Bloomington Denise Alexandria Ceja, B.A., University of California,
Kimberly Ann Becker, B.A., University of Maine, Farmington Santa Barbara
Diane Kay Beckman, BSW, Northern Kentucky University Melisa Suraya Cerda, B.S., San Jose State University
Hilarey Kathleen Benda, B.A., University of Montana Theodore Cha, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Emma Louks Bennett, B.S., California Polytechnic State Jeremy Andrew Chaffin, B.S., San Jose State University
University, San Luis Obispo Phillip Fabian Chaidez, B.A., California State University,
Keri Ann Bergman, B.A., Stonehill College Los Angeles
Montea Adele Berrie, B.S., California State University, Fullerton Laura Elizabeth Chakerian, B.A., Colorado College
Marjorie Lorraine Berry Simon, B.A., University of California, Ashley Nicole Chambers, B.S., Park University
San Diego Peggy Yi-Shan Chang, B.S., University of California, San Diego
David Paul Berube, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Margot R. Charkow-Ross, B.A., Washington State University
Carolyn Biggs, B.A., California State University, Northridge Cecilia Emperatriz Chavarria, B.A., University of California,
Lottia Nicole Blount, B.A., Clark Atlanta University Santa Barbara
Carolina Boe, B.A., Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico Po Yin Chen, BBA, Feng Chia University, Taiwan; M P P M ,
Jessica Lynne Bogenreif, B.A., University of Southern California University of Southern California

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Kristy Hana Cho, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Karen Domingo, B.A., University of Southern California
Alice Kim Chon, B.A., University of California, Irvine Alicia Marie Downs, B.A., Wesleyan College
Jasmine Raquel Clark, B.A., Loyola Marymount University Teresa Rose Drummond, B.A., Arizona State University-
Kiana Marie Clark, B.S., San Diego State University Sarah Duncan, B.S., Upper Iowa University
Lisa Shunee Claybom, B.A., Mount St. Mary's College Samantha Elizabeth Dunn, B.A., American University
Joneka Ann Clayton, B.A., Hampton University Spencer James Dunn, B.A., Concordia University
Latisha Monique Coe, B.A., California State University, Jacqueline J. Early, B.A., Biola University
San Marcos Lauren Elizabeth Eaton, B.A., Pitzer College
Brenda Contreras, B.A., University of Southern California April Emily Echeverria, B.A., California State University,
Tracy Garcia Contreras, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Farah El Khatib, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Alana Michael Copeland, B.A., University of New Hampshire, Melissa Ellis, B.A., New York University
Durham Timothy Paul Encinas, B.S., University of California, Riverside;
Necole Cordoba, B.A., California State University, Long Beach B.A., University of Southern California
Wendy Elizabeth Coreas, B.A., Mount St. Mary's College Ligia Angeles Espinoza, B.A., California State University,
Lisa Jackeline Cortez, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Rocio Esqueda, BBA, California State Polytechnic University,
Deanna Michelle Costa, B.S., San Diego State University Pomona
Jennifer Jennifer Costello, B.A., Ashford University Ingrid Elizabeth Estrada, B.S., University of California,
Laurel Elizabeth Covert, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Lia Kimball Evans, B.A., University of Southern California
Londi Janaye Aleece Cox, B.A., California State University Rachel Leah Evans, B.A., George Washington University
Sonoma Stephanie Felix, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Diana Cruz, B.A., University of Southern California Kelly A. Felton, B.A., Fort Hays State University
Melissa Lynn Cruz, B.A., Vanguard University Jaclyn Hope Ferber, B.S., University of California, Davis
Mako Xiomara Csapo, B.A., University of California, San Diego Jaime Fernandez, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Elena Despina Dasgupta-Tsinikas, B.S., Northwestern Sean Thornton Ferrell, B.S., Southern Utah University
University Maylin Edith Figueroa, B.A., California State University,
Ebony Davis, B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County Los Angeles
Angelica De Anda, B.A., University of California, Riverside Mannette Amy Flores, BSW, California State University,
Milloynie Byers De Castro, B.A., Wake Forest University Los Angeles
Charisma Villanueva De Los Reyes, B.A., Point Loma Nazarene Maritza Flores, B.A., California State University, Northridge
College Astrea L. Flowers, B.A., California State University,
Tara DeBraber, B.S., Grand Valley State University- Dominguez Hills
Monica Suresh Dedhia, B.A., University of California, Isaac Ford, B.S., National University
Santa Barbara Veronica Ann Fraga, B.A., California State University,
Alexandra Estrella Dee, B.A., California State University, San Bernardino
Channel Islands Beth Friedlaender, B.A., Michigan State University
Jie Deng, LL.B., Beijing University, China Ariana Leah Friedman, B.A., Pitzer College
Anthony Jerome Denmark, B.A., Morehouse College Theodore Ellis Friedman, B.A., University of New Mexico,
Brittaney S. Dennis, B.S., University of California, Riverside Albuquerque
Kendall B. Depew, B.A., Rutgers University Elida Fuentes, B.A., Mount St. Mary's College
Claudia Patricia Deras, B.A., University of California, Herminia Isabel Fuentes, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Santa Barbara Guadalupe Funes, B.A., California State University,
Jacinta Juan Deruso, B.A., Baker University Los Angeles
Vasudha Devanathan, B.S., University of California, San Diego Nonye Onuselogu Gali, B.S., Wayland Baptist University
Joanna Deware, B.A., California State University, Northridge Samantha Lauren Gallaway, Mount St. Mary's College
Aida Yadira Diaz, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Ileana Galvez, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Liana Cristina Diaz, B.A., University of California, Jacqueline Galvez, B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Santa Barbara Maddison Joelle Gan, B.S., University of Arizona
Vanessa Diaz, B.A., Mount St. Mary's College Barbara Rachel Gani, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Linda Leigh Dick, B.S., Hope International University Veronica Marion Gannaway, BSW, California State University,
Jacquelyn Sherice Dillard, B.A., Pacific Oaks College Los Angeles
Kasie Irene Dobrosielski, BSW, Wayne State University Victoria Garafola, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

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Esbeide Garcia Chavez, B.A., California State University, Sarah Jean Hamblet, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Northridge Danielle Marie Hamilton, B.A., University of Denver
Erica S. Garcia, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Jessica Lynn Angeliq Hamilton, B.A., Ashford University
Jacqueline Lisette Garcia, B.A., California State University, Amanda Marie H a m m , B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Northridge Joshua Brandon Hammer, B.A., California State University,
Lorena Garcia, B.A., University of California, Davis Northridge
M i m a Elizabeth Garcia, B.A., California State University, Amy Basler Hammond, B.A., University of California,
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Rachel Irene Gardner, B.A., California State University, Jennifer Leigh Hampton, B.S., California State University,
Long Beach Fullerton
Ana Rosa Garibay Ramirez, B.A., Dominican University of Tracie Lazell Handley, B.A., George Washington University
California Alysa Nichole Harless, B.A., California State University Sonoma
Janice Christe Gastelum, B.A., Mount St. Mary's College Tianna J. Harris, B.A., North Carolina A8cT State University
Pardis Ghandhari, B.A., University of Tehran, Iran Wendi Christine Hartman, B.S., Biola University
Laquitta Gholston, B.A., Jacksonville University Brianna Marche Harvey, B.S., University of LaVerne
Evelina Giang, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Adeleh Hashemi, B.A., University of Oklahoma
Aaron Michael Glenn, B.A., University of Texas, Arlington Megan Sue Hay, B.S., Missouri Baptist College
Heather Elizabeth Gold, BFA, San Francisco Art Institute Nikita Hearns, B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Erica Gomez, B.A., San Diego State University Donalisa Heritage Helsley, B.A., New Hampshire College
Briseida Gonzalez, B.A., University of California, Riverside Alejandra Heredia, B.A., California State Polytechnic University,
Diana Gonzalez, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Pomona
Dora Nohemy Gonzalez, B.A., University of California, Anna Hernandez, B.S., University of LaVerne
Santa Cruz Chelsea La Rie Hernandez, B.A., San Diego State University
Gissel Gonzalez, B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Claudia Lorena Hernandez, B.A., California State University,
Pomona Los Angeles
Priscilla Jovana Gonzalez, B.A., B.S., California State University, Danny Robert Hernandez, B.A., University of Southern
Long Beach California
Jamie Marie Goodman, B.A., Coastal Carolina University Joanna Mariela Hernandez, B.A., California State University
Samantha Rae Gottell, B.A., Loyola Marymount University Northridge
Eddie Granados, Jr., B.A., University of Southern California Layla Ivette Hernandez, B.A., California State University,
Cameon Rae Greeley-Jepson, B.S., University of Phoenix Los Angeles
Elizabeth D . Green, B.S., Santa Clara University Nidia Hernandez, B.A., California State University, Northridge;
Erica Susan Green, B.S., Springfield College B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Cami Alana Greenwald-Gonella, B.A., California State Yesenia Hernandez, B.A., California State Polytechnic
University, Long Beach University, Pomona
Candice Serene Grey, B.A., University of Southern California Ashley Rene Herrera, B.A., Mount St. Mary's College
Stephannie Grijalva, B.A., California State Polytechnic Bessy Jasmin Herrera, B.A., California State University,
University, Pomona Los Angeles
Carla Lee Groves, B.A., University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Cristina Del Carmen Herrera, B.A., California State University,
Taylor Leigh Guthrie, B.A., Ramapo College of New Jersey Northridge
Christina Marie Gutierrez, B.A., University of California, Amendda Hevener, B.A., California State University,
Riverside San Marcos
Erica Gutierrez, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Patricia G. Hickey, B.S., University of the Pacific
Evelyn Gutierrez, B.A., University of Southern California Molly Higley, B.A., University of Southern California
Luzelena Gutierrez, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Barry Eugene Hirst, Jr., B.A., California State University,
Michelle Deshay Gutierrez, B.A., Pitzer College Northridge
Nancy Navarro Guzman, B.A., California State University, Naomi Christine Hobayan, B.A., California State University,
Long Beach Los Angeles
Dawn Dimitrius Haliburton-Rudy, B.A., University of Colorado, Miata Kris Holmes, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Colorado Springs Nicholas Valchar Holt, B.S., San Diego State University
Brooks Jeffrey Hall, B.A., Southern Methodist University Krista Dannielle Hopper, B.A., University of California,
Kavina Marie Hall, B.S., University of Oregon Santa Cruz
Stephanie Anisse Hall, B.A., Howard University Chelsie Danette Hopperstad, B.A., University of Colorado at
Victoria Lynn Haltom, B.M., Loyola University of Louisiana Boulder

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Monica Hour, B.S., California State University, Fullerton Warren Sun Kim, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Erica Sara Jeanne Hoy, B.A., Saint Mary's College of California Alexander Michael King, B.A., Pitzer College
Wei Han Huang, B.A., University of Texas, Austin Elenna Michelle King, B.A., San Diego State University
Karla Ann Hubchik, B.A., Michigan State University Kasandre Ladawn Kirby, B.A., California State University,
Elizabeth Huesca, B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Northridge
Pomona Lori Galloway Kizzia, B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Stephony Katrina Humphrey, B.S., Georgia State University Kailee Elizabeth Klebba, B.S., California Polytechnic State
Courtney Marie Hundley, B.S., Northeastern Illinois University University, San Luis Obispo
Alicia Marie Hunt, B.S., Eastern Michigan University Kristy Kleiman, B.A., Pepperdine University
Sejin Hwang, LL.B., Ewha Womans University, Korea Nicole Ann Klock, BBA, California State University, Northridge
Blair Lorine Ibarra, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Laura Marie Knight, B.S., University of LaVerne
Takashi Brian Ito, B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville Chian-Ian Kuan-Nickel, B.A., California State University,
Katherine Elizabeth Jackson, B.A., University of Southern Los Angeles
California Lauren Miranda Kusuda, B.A., Concordia University
Robyn Claire Jacobs, B.A., University of Richmond Christina Leigh LaCroix, B.A., University of Southern California
Vimmi Jaggi, B.Equiv., National School of Drama Jennifer Amio Lapid, B.S., Old Dominion University
Autumn Jenel Jennings, B.A., University of Southern California Laticia Marie Lara, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Jeniffer Consuelo Jimenez, B.A., University of California, Andrew Lau, B.A., California State Polytechnic University,
Riverside Pomona
Lia Christine Johansen, B.S., San Diego State University Teresa Jia Xuan Lau, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Ashleigh Elayne Johnson, B.A., University of California, Anna Marie Le Comte, B.A., California State University,
Riverside Northridge
Lauren Ariel Johnson, B.A., University of Texas of the Adam Huynh Le, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Permian Basin Leah Leavitt, B.A., Ithaca College
Rosa Letiya Ann Johnson, B.A., California State University, Mona Leduc, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Los Angeles Angela Yumi Lee, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Amelia Grace Jones, B.A., University of San Francisco Chrissie Kim Lee, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Andrea Marie Jones, B.A., Northern Arizona University Hyun Ju Lee, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Deandra Renay Jones, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Sinah Lee, B.A., University of Missouri
Tephiny Jones, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Ann Legierski, B.S., University of Phoenix
Tiffany Shalon Jones, B.A., California State University, Alexandra Leichter, B.A., Middlebury College
Fullerton Cynthia Grace Lester, BFA, University of California, Santa Cruz
Eunice Juarez, B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Shauna Bianca Letvin, B.A., University of Southern California
Pomona Christina Leyva, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Amy Kathryn Juhas, B.A., University of Puget Sound Chiajui Li, School of Nursing, Chang Gung University, Taiwan
Chan Suk Jung, B.A., Yonsei University, Korea Robyn Carbone Licht, B.A., George Washington University
Carla Jeanne Jurczynski, B.A., College of the Holy Cross Mary Catherine Liesenberg, B.S., Northern Arizona University
Katharine Miriam Kaftanski, B.A., Mount Holyoke College Helen Haeran Lim, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Angeline Kang, B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Laura Kayla Lim, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Pomona Noreen Edwina Vargas Lindell, B.A., California State University,
Iman Kanj, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Long Beach
Alina Karapetyan, B.A., University of California, Irvine Caryn Emily Lindensmith, B.A., Lipscomb College
Kristen Kavanaugh, B.S., United States Naval Academy Alicia Lingad, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Jasmin Roberson Kelly, B.S., California State University, Amy Meredith Linker, B.A., Wellesley College
Long Beach Jason Zachary Lipeles, B.A., Vassar College
Shannon Marie Kelly, B.A., California State University, Ruby Chanteau Livingston, B.A., California State University,
Channel Islands Dominguez Hills
Tiffany Marie Kennedy, B.A., California State University, Alejandrina Lizardo, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Long Beach Kelly Danae Loftis, B.S., Oregon State University
Allison B. Keyes, B.A., Lafayette College Ivory Mae Chavez Long, B.A., California State University,
Tenie Khachikian, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Long Beach
Julie Khang, B.A., California State University, Sacramento Christopher Lee Lopez, B.S., B.S., University of Phoenix
Rashi Khanna, B.A., Boston University Cindy Lopez, B.A., Mount St. Mary's College
Ji Eun Kim, BSW, Chung-Ang University, Korea Gerolyn Mariely Lopez, B A . , University of California, Irvine

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Haydee Lopez, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Nancy McFarland, B.S., Florida State University; M.A.,
Isabel Lopez, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles University of Sydney, Australia
Jenny Lopez Alyson Louise McMillan, B.A., California Polytechnic State
Julia Amarilis Lopez, B.A., California State University, University, San Luis Obispo
Northridge Brock Allen McNabb, B.S., University of South Dakota
Lizabeth Lopez, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Jennifer Medina, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Yajaira Guadalupe Lopez, B.S., California State University, Viviana Medina, B.S., San Diego State University
Long Beach Daniel Mejia, Jr., B.A., University of California, Riverside
Anamaria Lopez-Chavelas, B.A., California State University, Jennifer Marie Mejia, B.A., California State University,
Los Angeles Long Beach
Joe Lorenzana, B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Ana Rosa Mendez, B.A., California State University, Northridge
California Cindy Mendoza, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
T. LaShay Love, BBA, Middle Tennessee State University Joan Mendoza, B.A., University of Southern California
Tara Suzette Lurz, B.A., University of Maryland Maria Isabel Mendoza, B.A., San Francisco State University
Cherry Luu, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Tao Meng, BSW, East China University of Science and
Silvia Luu, B.S., University of Oregon Technology
Matthew Evan Lyon, B.A., University of California, Riverside Erick Enrique Menjivar, B.A., University of California, Irvine
David Jose Madrid-Quinteros, B.A., California State University, Yesenia Aracely Merino, B.A., University of California, Irvine
San Bernardino Shira Michaels, B.A., California State University, San Bernardino
Estela Magana, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Felicia Claire Miller, B.A., University of California, Davis
Paula Alexandra Magana, B.A., Chapman University Peter Anthony Mindnich, B.A., Trinity College
Isaiah Solomon Magpali-Isaac, B.A., Loyola Marymount Jacqueline Miramontes, B.A., University of California, Merced
University Carolina Ana Miranda, B.A., California State University,
Ernesto Maldonado, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz Long Beach
Jessica Maldonado, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Luz Liliana Miranda, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Brandy Lee Malloy, B.S., California State University, Sacramento Cynthia Renee Mismith, B.S., Mount St. Mary's College
Bianca Luz Mancillas, B.A., San Diego State University Joanna Bernice Mitchell, B.A., M P H , University of Southern
Michael Jonathon M a n n Stock, B.A., San Francisco State California
University Keyon Mitchell, B.S., Loyola Marymount University
Jane Margaret Manolakas, B.A., Occidental College Marie Mizuno, B.A., State University of New York, Binghamton
Debra Michelle Manor, B.A., California State University, Michell Molina, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Northridge Michelle Monreal, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Lauren Elisa Maquindang, B.A., University of California, Wendy Monroy, BSW, California State University, Los Angeles
Santa Cruz Norma Montenegro, B.A., Chapman University
Tina Melody Mardirossian, B.A., University of Southern Melanie Celeste Montojo, B.A., California State University,
California Fullerton
Kristeen Diane Markan, BSW, Western Michigan University Kristen Day Mooney, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Marcelina Maria Marquez, B.A., San Diego State University Gabriela Celeste Morales, B.A., University of California,
Ana Martin Del Campo, B.A., University of LaVerne Santa Cruz
Teresse Martin, B.A., Vanguard University Kelly Jean Moran, B.A., Viterbo University
Enrique Martinez, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Paulina Moreno, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Rocio Briceida Martinez, B.A., California State University, Eilene Lorraine Moronez, B.A., California State Polytechnic
Northridge University, Pomona
Soribel Martinez, B.A., Post University Elizabeth Mota Garcia, B.A., University of Michigan,
Roxanne K Martir, B.S., University of Phoenix Ann Arbor
Erika Faith Mastrobuono, BFA, State University of New York at Laura Munguia, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Purchase Delia Lola Munoz, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Stephanie Michelle Mathieu, B.A., California State University, Jackeline Lisette Munoz, B.A., California State University,
Stanislaus Long Beach
Nicole Louise Matsumoto, B.A., University of Oregon Abir Ibrahim Nasser, B.A., Argosy University, Twin Cities
Melissa Heather Matugas, B.A., University of Washington Simone Rebecca Nathanson, B.A., University of Arizona
Gina McCabe, B.A., George Mason University Cassandra Danielle Neill, B.S., San Diego State University
Erin Margaret McCann, B.S., California Polytechnic State Karen Raquel Nembhard, B.A., California State Polytechnic
University, San Luis Obispo University, Pomona

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Jessica Bre Neri, B.A., University of California, Irvine Susan Mary Pindak, B.A., Barnard College; M.S., Bank Street
Nicole Nevitt, B.S., Saint Joseph's University College of Education
Du Cat Nguyen, B.A., Evergreen State College Madilyn M . Pitrel, B.S., M o u n t Saint Mary's College
Trinh Thi Tu Nguyen, B.A., University of California, Michael Jordan Polder, B.A., Fresno Pacific College
Santa Cruz Elizabeth Ann Poloway, B.S., California State University,
Yusuke Ninomiya, B.A., Sophia University, Japan Fullerton
Oprah O. Nwabuzor, BSW, Florida A8cM University Stephanie Kay Poison, B.A., University of Southern California
Anne Opande Nyarangi, B.A., Uganda Christian University Steven Wayne Prater, B.S., Cameron University
Brian Oh, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Lorena Nicole Priego, B.A., California State University,
Andrew Ollero, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Dominguez Hills
Lauren Nichole Ochsner, B.A., University of Redlands Dianna Marie Prisbrey, B.S., Utah Valley University
Lauren Paige O'Reilly, B.A., California State University, Niyati Sharad Purohit, B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Fullerton June Puthasombat, B.A., University of Southern California
Elmer Edward Ornelas, B.A., University of California, Judith Ashley Pye, B.A., University of San Diego
Los Angeles Josette Marie Lujan Quinata, B.A., Chapman University
Ricardo Ornelas, B.A., Union Institute Elsa Quintana, B.A., California State Polytechnic University,
Cassandra Orozco, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz Pomona
Regina Marie Ortega, B.A., California State Polytechnic Gabriela Quirarte, B.A., California State Polytechnic University,
University, Pomona Pomona
Jose Efren Ortiz-Rosales, B.S., California State University, Diana Rabban, B.A., San Diego State University
Long Beach Doria Loyce Ragland, B.A., Antioch University, Los Angeles
Gloria Beatriz Osborne, B.A., Loyola Marymount University Monica Cecilia Ramirez, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Carla Marely Osorio-Veliz, B.A., University of California, Rechele Kristine Ramirez, B.A., California State University,
Irvine Northridge
Michelle Osuna, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles James McChesney Ranson, B.A., Chapman University
Ashlie Overton, B.S., Azusa Pacific University Beau Christopher Rapp, B.A., Kalamazoo College
Deborah Overton-Blackmon, B.A., California State University, Sara Esther Ratliff, B.S., University of Maryland, College Park
Los Angeles Rose Anne Redaelli, B.A., University of California,
Corin Rochelle Owens, B.A., Seattle Pacific University Santa Barbara
Joanne Rachelle Owings, B.A., Biola University Megha Vedhire Reddy, B.A., University of California,
Sabrina Pacheco, B.A., California State University, Northridge Santa Barbara
Tracy Paepke, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Rachel L. Reis Da Silva, B.S., Brigham Young University
AUex Ghil Pak, B.A., University of California, Irvine Alesha Michelle Rescigno, B.A., Lee University
Karla Janet Palma, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Fatima Lourdes Reyes, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Stefanie Marie Paredez, B.A., California State University, Kelly Cristine Richwood, B.A., Westmont College
San Bernardino Gretchen Resha Ricks, B.S., American Graduate School of
Kate Elisabeth Payne, BFA, New York University International Management
Lindsay Ann Payne, B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder Amber Nicole Rivas, B.A., Pepperdine University
Kerry Anne Paysen, B.A., California State University, Tanya Patricia Rivero, B.A., California State University,
San Bernardino Los Angeles
Lyn Christine Peek, B.A., Camden College of Arts and Sciences, Denise S. Rizo, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Rutgers University Siu-Lin Robinson, B.A., Barnard College
Richard Pena, B.A., Whittier College Denise Irela Rodriguez, B.A., Union Institute
Eric Valentino Perez, B.A., University of California, Irvine Melissa Rodriguez, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Mark Anthony Perez, B.A., California State University, William Travis Rodriguez, B.A., Ashford University
Monterey Bay, M.A., Gonzaga University Yesenia Perez Rodriguez, B.A., University of California,
Briseida Perez-Gomez, B.A., Mount Saint Mary's College Santa Barbara
Joshua Lawrence Peter, B.S., Northwestern University Heather Marie Rogers, B.S., Colorado State University,
Tiara Peterkin, B.A., Brown University Fort Collins
Olivia Phuong Pham, B.A., University of California, Irvine Cecilia Rojas, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Lynndsee Marie Phillips, B.S., College of Charleston Veronica Romo, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Katharina Pick, B.A., Wellesley College Jessica Roosinisalda-Gomez, B.A., California State University,
Dylena Christine Pierce, B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas Los Angeles

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Cynthia Cally Rosenblum, B.A., University of Florida Amanda Ann Steele, B.A., Wake Forest University
Reginald Scott Ross, B.A., California State University, Tera Leeann Stefani, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno
San Bernardino Andrea Susana Stephenson, B.A., California State University,
Victoria Marie Ross, B.S., Grace College San Bernardino
Griselda Rubalcava, B.A., University of California, Irvine Chevon Marie Stewart, B.A., William Smith College
David Maynard Rudesill, B.A., University of California, Dalilia Marie Stewart, B.S., San Diego State University
Santa Cruz Hannah Danielle Bizzari Stryker, B.A., Fordham University-
Christopher Omar Ruffin, B.A., University of California, Rose Hill Campus
Los Angeles Kelsey Sullivan, B.A., Biola University
Lizeth Ruiz, B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Sheila Rae Sutherland, B.A., Valley City State University-
Pomona Hannah Marie Szerlong, B.A., Saint Mary's University of
Marisol Ruiz, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Minnesota
Keri Ann Rushing-King, B.A., University of California, Elia Tafoya, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Santa Barbara Violeta Marina Tavarez, B A . , University of California,
Ake Saethia, B.A., University of California, Irvine Los Angeles
Wren Shalmie Saito, B.A., Whittier College Nanore Talar Tavoukjian, B.A., University of California,
Maria Lorena Salazar, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Santa Barbara Keri Dawn Taylor, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Marisol Sanchez, B.A., University of California, Riverside Kristin Teti, B.A., American University
Roxana Sanchez, B.A., Mount Saint Mary's College Lisette Anne Theriot, B.S., Manchester Metropolitan University,
Caitlin Carroll Sanders, B.A., Pitzer College England
Daniella Sanders, B.A., California State University, Elizabeth Ann Thomas, BBA, Old Dominion University
Dominguez Hills Karin Kim Thomas, B.S., University of Phoenix
Staci Iona Sandvik, B.S., Utah Valley University Pamela Thompson, B.S., University of Phoenix
Suzanne Sarkissian, B.A., California State University, Shell-Sea Rose Thompson, B.A., University of California,
Northridge San Diego
Adelina Sarkisyan, B.A., University of California, Irvine Nicholas Joseph Thorn-Sermeno, B.A., Azusa Pacific University
Wendall Wayne Schiffman, B.S., California Polytechnic State Carla Jennifer Thornton, B.S., University of Maryland,
University, San Luis Obispo University College Overseas
Leslie Patrice Schnyder, B.A., University of California, Mercedes La'Shay Tiggs, B.A., San Diego State University
Los Angeles Geraldine Renee Tinson, B.A., California State University,
Adwoa A. Sefa-Boakye, B.S., University of Phoenix San Bernardino
Benjamin Alexis Segura, B.A., California State University, Yohey Daniel Tokumitsu, B.S., California State University,
Long Beach Long Beach
Adonna Kay Selby, B.S., University of Phoenix Crystal Vi Tokushige, B.A., California State Polytechnic
Ashley Brooke Sewalk, B.S., California State University, University, Pomona
Fullerton Torri Marie Tolliver-McDonald, B.A., California State
Sara Ann Sgarlata, B.A., University of California, Riverside University, Fullerton; M B A , University of Phoenix
Heather Leah Shinn Shannon, B.A./B.A., University of Fornesha Andrea Torrence, B.A., University of California,
California, Santa Barbara Berkeley
Caroline Sheehan, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Kristina Tran, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Daniel Sigel, B.A., Thomas Edison State College Mary Erin Traylor, B.S., Elmhurst College
Amanda Jane Silvers, B.A., University of California, San Diego Sonia Trefflich, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Elia Elizabeth Silveyra, B.A., California State University, Carol Irene Triplett, B.A., University of Redlands
Los Angeles Eugena Joanne Truitt, B.S., University of Maryland, University
Jason Jae Sim, B.A., California State University, Northridge College Overseas
Elana Leeanne Simon, B.A., University of California, Tameshia S. Tufts, B.A., Ashford University
Los Angeles Roberta Jean Tunnell, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Amy Jo Smith, B.A., California State University, Northridge DeLores Turner, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles;
Jacqueline Lahoma Smith, B.A., Governors State University M.S., California State University, Northridge
Susana C. Sngiem, B.A., University of California, Irvine Iman Ain Turner, B.A., University of California, Davis
Ashley Amanda Srery, B.A., Arizona State University Sarah Jane Tynes, B.A., University of Southern California
Kaela Sara Shepard Stambor, B.A., University of California, Adrianna Rashelle Valdez, B.A., University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Santa Barbara Brittany Jean Noelani Valdez, B.S., University of Oregon

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Master of Social Work (continued)


Tiffany Deann Valdez, B.A., California State University, Michelle Lynn Williams, B.A., Central Connecticut State
Fullerton University
Alfonso Enrique Valenzuela, B.A., California State University, Onesa Antanay Williams, B.A., University of Redlands
San Bernardino Jessie L. Williams-Wilson, B.S., University of Southern
Maren Joanne Vanorman, B.S., University of California, Berkeley California
Oriana Gres Van Scoy-Mosher, B.M., University of Miami; Sylvia Bernice Willisdryden-Dorsey, B.S., Michigan State
M.A., Tennessee State University University
Marc Trung Vannguyen, B.A., California State University, Amber Lynn Wilson, B.S., Oregon State University
Los Angeles Angielina Marie Wilson, B.S., Austin Peay State University
Veronica Michelle Vargas, B.A., California State University, Mona Snowden Wilson, BFA, Eastern New Mexico University,
Long Beach Portales
Alisandra Renee Vasquez, B.A., California State University, Kathryn Jonell Wiltfong, B.A., California State University,
Northridge Northridge
Araceli Vasquez, B.A., California State University, Northridge Candace Damaris Witten, B.S., Santa Clara University
Ana Luisa Vazquez, B.A., University of California, Merced Nicole Ann Wolff Conley, B.S., Portland State University
Lisbeth Carolina Vazquez, B.A., University of California, Erika Lynn Wong, B.S., University of California, Davis
Santa Barbara Mindy Man Kay Wong, B.A., University of Calgary, Canada
Sruthi Veeravalli, BBA, University of Texas, Dallas Shelly Wong, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Jennifer Rebecca Velazquez, B.A., California State University, Stephanie Wong, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Fullerton Leya Eiki Worcester, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Marcy Venegas, B.A., California State University, Northridge Krystyl Danielle Wright, B.A., Humboldt State University
Hyla Sophia Vershbow, B.A., Lewis 8c Clark College Qiaobing W u , B.A., Peking University, China; M S W , Chinese
Laura Lilia Vidal, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara University of H o n g Kong; M P H , Ph.D., University of
Vania Paulina Vilchis Schauf, B.S., University of LaVerne Southern California
Bias Villalobos, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Jamie Ann Wuthrich, B.S., University of Utah
Jenny Vu, B.A., University of California, Irvine Monica Yanez, B.A., University of California, Merced
Chelsie Ann Vukovich Jeni Yarbrough, B.A., University of Florida
Alexandria Elizabeth Wahlstrom, B.A., George Mason Claudia Yepez, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
University Jane Yoo, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Catherine Lucinda Walker, B.S., University of California, Davis Elisa Jessica Geehee Yoon, B.A., University of California,
Jason Robert Walker, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Berkeley
Jang Taur Warren, B.A., State University of New York, Albany Sarah Kathryn Young, B.A., California State University,
Shannon Lena Washington, B.A., San Francisco State University Long Beach
David Andrew Watts, BSW, Northern Arizona University Raquel Zamora, B.A., Mount St. Mary's College
Jessica Erin Weinhold, B.A., Calvin College Channing Ashley Zayzay, B.A., University of California,
Camille Elizabeth Wheatley, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Xinyu Zhang, LL.B., Hefei University of Technology, China
Maureen Anne Williams, B.A., University of California, Janel Denise Zimmerman, B.S., Missouri State University,
Los Angeles Springfield
Maurice Jamaul Williams, B.A., San Diego State University Sara Zipperer, B.A., Oglethorpe University

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USC School of Theatre


Dean Madeline Puzo

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre


Erin Jean Anderson Anna Esther Grijalva Kelly Ridder Latoya Katherine Shaw
Victoria Time Beckerman Megan Margaret Laughlin Kevin Matthew Riggin Skylar Dewitt Stewart
Emily Anne Roberts Burton Esther J. Lee Jonathan Scott Rudnitsky Rebecca Caitlan Suzuki
Jasmine-Joy Cason Kathryn Elizabeth Lochert Taylor Alexander Ruge Gabrielle Ilyssa Walsh
Kevin Joseph Comartin Bryce Charles McBratnie Matthew Thomas Salvatore, Keelin Woodell
Efrosini Antigone Constant, Elizabeth Rachel Newman Minor - Entrepreneurship Nicholas Alexander Zayas
Minor - Psychology Sara Nishida Jordan Kelly Schames Garrett Jeffries Zwiener
Kevin Aaron Graber Manuel Prieto Andrew James Scott

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre


Trevor Thomas Adams Benjamin Taylor Dicker Maisie Neal Klompus, Michael James Radlick,
Heldine Alora Aguiluz Erin Elizabeth Eskew Minor - Philosophy Minor - Consumer
Natalie L. Angiuli, Minor - Christopher Runyan Thomas Ira Krottinger, Behavior
Songwriting Fornataro Minor - Music Industry Loren Nicholas Ramos
Julia Brooke Arian Karen Estella Forrest, Minor - Samantha Ashley La Rocco John Coulter Redlinger
Kristin Amber Avila, Minor - Cinematic Arts Sydney Margarette Laux Najee Ritter
Business Law Giselle Freida Gilbert Jacqueline Misaye Lee Monique Elizabeth Rodriguez,
Xin Yi Bao Conor Michael Gilligan Rose Christina Leisner Minor - Business 8c
Katrina Marie Barnes, Makeda Leticia Goodnight Michael Joseph Luca Communication and the
Minor - Cinematic Arts Charles Asher Green Melanie Anne Lynch Entertainment Industry
Sofia Daniela Barrett-Ibarria William George Grip, Chelsea Reeh Maidhof Peter John Rosemeyer
Jennifer Murane Bashian, Minor - Screenwriting Mark Frederick Malan, Ana Maria Guadalupe Salazar,
Minor - Art History Alexandra Paige Harzan, Minor - Cinema-Television Minor - Cinematic Arts
Courtney Marie Bell, Minor - Animation and 8c Nonprofits, Philanthropy Katlyn Marie Samosky
Minor - Cinematic Arts 8c Digital Arts and Volunteerism Christina Marie Senesi
Songwriting Amanda Marie Haywood, Nicholas Patrick Marcone Katherine Marie Sims
Daniel Borders-Ashe Minor - Psychology John William McAllister Jamie Sara Slovon
Andre Jamaal Bradford, Martin Head, Minor - Marielle Louise Membreno Brian Scott Smith
Minor - Marketing Spanish Tyler Lain Miller, Ruth Odessa Smith, Minor -
Rhiannon Padilla Brogan, Lauren Ashley Alexandra Minor - Advertising 8c Screenwriting 8c Cinematic
Minor - American Studies Hicks Entrepreneurship Arts
and Ethnicity Jennica Brittainy Hill, Minor • Jacob Thomas Minton, Leanna M . Spear
Kamisha Nicole Brooks, English Minor - Screenwriting Marissa C. Stahl, Minor -
Minor - Cinematic Arts Vanessa Nicole Hill Kathleen Marie Moloney Communication and the
Dana Kathryn Brown, Alexandria Lauren Huie Evan Alexander Moore, Entertainment Industry
Minor - Business Allison Marie Husko, Minor - Minor - Screenwriting Sabrina Stoll
Taylor Faith Cardace Cinematic Arts Christopher David Narrie, Adrienne Michelle Storrs
Rina Malia Cohen, Minor - Jessica Juliet Iovine Minor - Cinematic Arts Sarah Anne Suits
Communication and the Mayuka Ishikawa Jennifer T. Nee Thatcher Robinson Svekis
Entertainment Industry Elisha Marie Jachetti, Minor - Claire Elizabeth Nickerson Ryoko Takahashi
Kyle Marie Colucci Cinematic Arts Nichole Sakura O'Connor Francoise Faith Tiadem,
Megan Elizabeth Combes Megan Alyse Johnson, Brien Thomas O'Loughlin Minor - Cinematic Arts
Allen Barnett Darby, Minor - Minor - Nutrition and Andrew Michio Pattison, Emily Ananda Town
Musical Theatre Health Promotion Minor - Cinematic Arts Caroline Ellis Tudor, Minor -
Anna Theoni DiGiovanni Michelle Kamrany Adam Bittel Peterson, French
Alfred Dicioco, Minor - Lukas A. Kanter Minor - Musical Theatre Elise Marie Tullius
Cinematic Arts Paul Cheong Kim Victoria Michelle Quintanar Diana Marie Vaden

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Bachelor of Arts - Theatre (continued)


Alexandra Eustacia Venn Caitlin Elizabeth Wachs Kyle Edward Wilson Jordann Rebecca Zbylski,
Devon Victoria, Minor - Alayjah Tennie Watson Brandon Boyd Winfrey Minor - Business
Business Law Anne-Marie Lynn White Grace Elizabeth Wright

Master of Fine Arts - Theatre


Caroline Helen Adan, B.A., Occidental College Kirsa Brigetta Rein, B.A., Duke University
Kyle Richard Gundlach, B.A., University of the Pacific Curtis Scott, B.A., University of Southern California
Lisa Hori-Garcia, B.A., Smith College Rachel Aubrey Skytt, B.A., University of California, Davis
Arthur Jason Keng, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Evan Lewis Smith, B.A., Wittenberg University
Kevin King, B.A., Michigan State University Lindsay Ann Weisberg, BFA, New York University
Shirley Marie Norman, B.A., Georgetown University Tisch School of the Arts
Joseph Michael Orrach, B.A., Saint Mary's College of Katherine Delores Williams, B.M., Catholic University of
California America
Peter Daniel Ploszek, B.A., Princeton University David Zurak, B.Eng., McMaster University, Canada

USC Graduate School


Vice Provost for Graduate Programs Sarah Pratt

Master of Arts
Justin Lee Abrotsky, Specialized Journalism, B.S., University of Sabrina Artel, Specialized Journalism, BFA, New York
Florida University
Edvin B. Akoubians, Economics, B.A., University of Southern Ximalatl Veronica Avalos, Cinematic Arts, B.A., University of
California California, Berkeley, M.A., University of Arizona
Anas Saeed Al-Gahtani, Economics, B.S., King Fahd University Claudia E. Avendano, Geography, B.S., Universidad Autonoma
of Petroleum 8c Minerals de Baja California; G.Cert., University of Southern California
Alexis Alagem, Journalism, B.A., University of Pennsylvania Alfredo Avila, Applied Theatre Arts, B.A., University of
Mohammad Mosaad M. Alaiban, Economics, B.A., University California, Berkeley
of Southern California Jessica Lina Bailey, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of
Sultan Abdulrahman Alfawaz, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Southern California
Brunei University Sarah Ann Ballman, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Michigan
Leilani Albano, Journalism, B.A., University of California, State University
Los Angeles Vincent William Balzano, Cinematic Arts, B.A., Georgetown
Chelsey Marie AUodi, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Loyola University
Marymount University Jyzelle Banaag, Occupational Therapy, B.S., California State
Jacquelle Ofori Amankonah, Philosophy and Law, B.S., University, Long Beach
University of Southern California Nicole Jeanelle Banner, Journalism, B.A., Marymount
Matthew Joseph Amato, History, B.A., Harvard University Manhattan College
Ori Amir, Psychology, B.A., University of Haifa, Israel Kathleen Marie Barbaro, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University
Shuang An, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Capital Normal of Southern California
University, China Mary Elizabeth Barker, Journalism, B.A., University of San Diego
Zheng An, Communication, B.A., Tsinghua University, China; Beyene Tikura Bayssa, Applied Mathematics, B.S., Addis Ababa
M.A., The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque University
Nastassia Antoine Andari, Global Communication, B.A., Amanda Maureen Beacom, Communication, B.A., Stanford
Louisiana State University University, M.A., Johns Hopkins University
Kelly Louise Anderson, Applied Theatre Arts, B.A., California Emily Suzanne Benedict, Strategic Public Relations, B.A.,
State University, Long Beach State University of New York, Geneseo

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Master of Arts (continued)


Sarah Elena Bennett, Specialized Journalism, B.A., University of Le Chen, Economics, B.A., Tsinghua University, China
Southern California Lily Chen, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Kaohsiung Medical
Christopher David Berry, Mathematics, B.A., University of University, Taiwan
Southern California Sara Vanessa Chen, Global Communication, B.A., University of
Reena Bhansali, Strategic Public Relations, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Shuze Chen, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Nanjing
Patrick Raymond Bigsby, Journalism, B.M., B.A., University of University, China
Iowa Si Chen, Economics, B.A., Chinese People's University
Priyanka Biswas, Linguistics, B.Equiv., University of Delhi, India Yi-Tzu Chen, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of
Brian Steven George Blackwell, Philosophy, B.S., Queensland Southern California
University of Technology, Australia Roy Cheng, Global Communication, B.A., California State
Gabriella Emily Blunk, International Relations, B.A., University University, Los Angeles
of Southern California Ya-Yuan Cheng, Occupational Therapy, B.S., National Taiwan
Massiel Yalena Bobadilla, Journalism, B.A., University of University
California, Los Angeles Puipui Cheung, Psychological Science, B.A., University of
Melissa Julia Bonnel, Occupational Therapy, B A . , University of Southern California
Southern California Eric Chiang, Environmental Studies, B.S., University of
Faryar Borhani, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., San Diego State Southern California
University Jessica Erin Chice, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
Everett Chevallier Boyle, Global Communication, B.A., California, Irvine
University of Pennsylvania Elizabeth Chin, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
Garrett Manuel Broad, Communication, B.A., Rutgers California, Irvine
University, New Brunswick Marilyn Yeuan Chiu, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of
Kimiko Laurene Broder, Applied Theatre Arts, B.A., Southern California
Whittier College Andrew Kang-Hui Cho, Economics, B.A., University of
Allyson Nicole Buescher, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University Southern California
of Southern California Wai Yan Anna Chow, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of
Jessica Dyan Bukofsky, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Southern California
Pitzer College Jacob Andrew Chung, Journalism, B.A., Biola University
Alexandra Hudgins Bush, Cinematic Arts, B.A., Harvard Gabriel Cifarelli, Specialized Journalism, B.A., California State
University University, Northridge
Emily Rose Camin, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Alisha Christine Ciolfi, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University
Southern California of Southern California
Justine Carandang, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Villanova Kelly Sue Clark, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Rutgers
University University, New Brunswick
Thomas H . Carter, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., University Catherine McDermott Cloutier, Journalism, B.A., Boston
of Southern California College
Megan Corinne Cassidy, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University Alison Mary Cogan, Occupational Therapy, B.A., M.Ed.,
of California, Davis Temple University
Carolina De Melo Cavaliere, Journalism, B.A., Federal Reut Rory Cohen, Journalism, B.A., University of California,
University of Pernambuco, Brazil Irvine
Allison Therese Champion, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Michael Ellis Collard, Strategic Public Relations, B.A.,
Ohio State University University of Utah
Shubha Chandrashekhar, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Gina Conti, English, B.S., Syracuse University; M.A.,
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, India City College of New York
Myra Jeanne Chang, Occupational Therapy, B.S., California Paul Max Crittenden, Economics, B.A., Williams College
State University, Northridge Kirsi Maarit Crowley, Specialized Journalism, B.S., M.A.,
Sun Chang, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Southern University of Tampere, Finland
California Gemma Cubero Del Barrio, Specialized Journalism, B.A.,
Michael Isaac Chavez Booth, Strategic Public Relations, BBA, Elon University
University of San Diego Jorge Enrique Cuellar, Cinematic Arts, B.A., University of
Chengnan Chen, Strategic Public Relations, B.S., Fudan California, Santa Barbara
University, China Kirby Steele Culbertson, Environmental Studies, B.A., University
Junping Chen, Economics, B.A., Zhongshan University, China of Southern California

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Master of Arts (continued)


Cheryl Joan Dablo, Journalism, B.A., La Sierra University Raquel Maria Estupinan, Journalism, B.A., University of
Aja Briana Dang, Journalism, BBA, University of San Francisco California, Santa Barbara
Lauren Elizabeth Dauer, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Sandra Evans, Communication, B.S., Northwestern University;
The Pennsylvania State University M.A., University of Southern California; M.S., London
Jayson Thomas Davies, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University School of Economics, England
of Southern California Eike Exner, Comparative Literature, B.A., Harvard University
Christin Davis, Specialized Journalism, B.A., California State Ryan David Faughnder, Journalism, B.A., University of
University, Fullerton California, Santa Barbara
Shain Thomas Davis, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Emily Fedele, Linguistics, B.A., State University of New York,
Southern California Stony Brook
Kristin Joy De Surra, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Loyola Laurel Jeanne Felt, Communication, B.S., Northwestern
Marymount University- University, M.A., Tufts University
Rachel M . Deane, Economics, B.S., University of Southern Ryan Gil Fernandez, Economics, B.S., University of Illinois,
California Chicago
Lawrence James Dechant, Journalism, B.A., University of Texas, Andrea Elizabeth Finkelstein, Occupational Therapy, B.A.,
Austin University of Miami
Courtney Kaori Deguchi, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Kiana Fleming, Global Communication, B.A., Spelman
University of California, Los Angeles College
Sharis Daneri Delgadillo, Journalism, B.A., University of Odalys Flores, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Loyola
California, Los Angeles Marymount University
Ran Deng, Global Communication, B.A., Nanjing University of Thembi Harris Ford, Specialized Journalism, B.A., Harvard
Science and Technology, China University
Jacquelyn Marie Derian, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University Tracy Deen Forster, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of
of Southern California California, Los Angeles
Kimberly Lauren Derose, Specialized Journalism, B.A., Harvard Sandra Monica Florian Segura, Sociology, B.A., Pontifica
University Universidad Catolica Del Peru, Peru; MP1, University of
Christine Lex Detz, Journalism, B.A., Springfield College; M.A., Southern California
Georgetown University Sara Evelyn Francis, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Ball State
Himanshu Dewan, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Guru Gobind University
Singh Indraprastha University, India Emily Frost, Journalism, B.A., Wesleyan University
Jonathan Charles Dillingham, Specialized Journalism, B.A., Tianying Fu, Global Communication, B.A., Fudan - Shanghai
Hampshire College Institute of Visual Art, China
Allison Grace Doherty, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University Julia Gabrick, Journalism, B.A., Mount Holyoke College
of Southern California Michaelann Ferraro Gabriele, Occupational Therapy, B.A.,
Jessica Donath, Journalism, B.A., M.A., J.W. Goethe University Georgetown University
of Frankfurt, Germany Julianne Yulan Gale, Applied Theatre Arts, B.S., M A T ,
Dylan Beau Donkin, Global Communication, B.A., University of University of Southern California
California, Santa Cruz Aakanksha Garg, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., University of
Colleen Elizabeth Doran, Occupational Therapy, B.S., California, Los Angeles
University of Southern California Savannah Renae George, Strategic Public Relations, B.S., Ferris
Tom Dotan, Journalism, B.A., University of California, Davis State University
Kevin Edward Driscoll, Communication, B.A., Assumption Molly Judith Gleason-Kodama, Gerontology, B.A., University of
College California, Berkeley
Ruo Du, Global Communication, B.A., Shanghai International Nicholas Rye Gliserman, History, B.A., Oberlin College
Studies University, China Sarah Beth Golden, Journalism, B.A., Whitman College
Elizabeth Leigh Dunn, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Brigham Teresa Gonzalez, Global Communication, B.A., California State
Young University Polytechnic University, Pomona
Richard Albert Edinger, English, B.A., University of Southern Shilpa Gopinath, Strategic Public Relations, B.S., California
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Jessica Kristin Egyud, East Asian Area Studies, B.A., Grinnell Jade Lain Gordon, Applied Theatre Arts, B.A., University of
College Southern California
Lauren Kimberly Eng, Economics, B.A., University of Southern Robert John Gordon, Applied Theatre Arts, B.A., University of
California California, Los Angeles

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Master of Arts (continued)


Benjamin Max Gottlieb, Journalism, B.A., University of Martin Hilbert, Communication, B.A., M.A., Friedrich
California, Santa Barbara Alexander University
Regina Florine Graham, Journalism, B.A., Spelman College Kelvin H o , Cinematic Arts, B.A., California State University,
Deborah Hoggard Graves, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Long Beach
New College, University of South Florida D'Andre Monique Holland, Occupational Therapy, B.M.,
Kiana Marshell Green, American Studies and Ethnicity, B.A., University of Southern California
Williams College Latoya Aguida Holness, Strategic Public Relations, B.S.,
Max Alexander Greenberg, Sociology, B.A., University of University of California, Riverside
Massachusetts Chris J. Hong, Occupational Therapy, BFA, Corcoran School of
Timothy Greiving, Specialized Journalism, B.A., Florida Art
College Heather Alexandra Hope, Journalism, B.A., Ohio State
Lucas Vincent Grunbaum, Environmental Studies, B.S., University
University of Southern California Jinghui Hou, Communication, B.S., Fudan University, China;
Wancheng Gu, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Fudan M.A., Syracuse University
University, China Elisa Jennifer Dulay Hough, Specialized Journalism, B.A.,
Wenlei Gu, Economics, B.A., Jinan University, China University of California, Davis
Neha Gupta, Economics, B.A., University of California, Heather Woods How, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Santa Clara
Los Angeles University
Leah Shari Guskin, Jewish Communal Service, B.A., University Brian Hsu, Linguistics, B.A., Haverford College
of Oklahoma Lena Huang, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
Stephanie Raquel Guzman, Journalism, B.A., Loyola California, Los Angeles
Marymount University Katherine Jane Hunter, Occupational Therapy, B.A.,
Kimberly Ann Guzowski, Applied Theatre Arts, B.A., Connecticut College
Sarah Lawrence College Dudu Yesym Ince, International Relations, B.A., K O C
Danielle Christine Hanes, Occupational Therapy, BBA, University, Turkey
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Assaf Israel, Linguistics, B.A., University of Haifa, Israel
Kristie Yuk Yee Hang, Journalism, B.A., University of California, Ani Lori Istanboulian, Strategic Public Relations, B.A.,
Los Angeles California State University, Fresno
Michele Denise Harrell, Applied Theatre Arts, B.A., Brown Lee Kurth Jameson, Cinematic Arts, B.A., Emerson College
University Adriana Janovich, Specialized Journalism, B.A., Seattle University
Wade Hampton Harrell, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University Cesar Antonio Jimenez Martinez, Global Communication, B.A.,
of California, Los Angeles Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Nkese Toni Marcelle Harriott, Global Communication, B.A., Christiana Marie Johnson, Occupational Therapy, B.A.,
University of the West Indies Westmont College
Spring Anu Harris, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., University Alexandra Shoob Jospin, Global Communication, B.A.,
of Southern California University of Virginia
Katherine Aline Harwood, Journalism, B.A., University of Xing Ju, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Xi'an Jiaotong
San Francisco University, China; M.A., Nanjing University, China
Kristopher Hideaki Hattori, Cinematic Arts, B.A., University of Adam Scott Kahn, Communication, B.S., M.A., Stanford
California, Irvine University
Rui He, Economics, B.A., Peking University; M.A., Chinese Sarah Nichol Kane, Strategic Public Relations, B.S., Virginia
Academy of Sciences Commonwealth University
Corielle Corso Heath, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Lehigh Juan Kang, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Sichuan University,
University China
Derek Karl Heck, Cinematic Arts, B.A., University at Buffalo Wooseok Kang, Cinematic Arts, B.A., University of Wisconsin,
Stacey Lynn Helley, Music, B.A., California State University, Madison
East Bay Tara Kangarlou, Journalism, B.A., University of California,
Elise Catherine Hennigan, Specialized Journalism, B.A., Los Angeles
University of California, Santa Barbara Warland Kealoha, International Relations, B.A., University of
Angela Sachiko Herman, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Arizona Southern California
State University liana Judith Kellerman, Psychology, B.A., Barnard College
Christine Ann Hickerson, History, B.A., Pitzer College Jennifer Elise Kendall, Journalism, B.A., Arizona State University
Lakhiyia Fleshae Yvonne Hicks, Applied Theatre Arts, B.S., Atiyyah Khan, Specialized Journalism, B.A., University of the
Northwestern University Witwatersrand, South Africa

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James Juyup Kim, Journalism, BFA, University of Southern Desiree M . Lanz, Journalism, B.A., University of Colorado at
California Boulder
Jean M . Kim, Psychology, B.A., University of Michigan, Julie Lynn Larsen, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of
Ann Arbor California, Los Angeles
Joanne Kim, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Ian Evenstar Laurelin, Specialized Journalism, BFA, University
California, Berkeley of Southern California
Sang Bum Kim, East Asian Area Studies, B.A., Dongguk Stephanie Magdalena Lavayen, Strategic Public Relations, B.A.,
University, Korea University of Southern California
Sharon Heera Kim, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Christine Sze Ming Law, Occupational Therapy, B.A.,
Southern California University of Redlands
Soyoung Kim, Journalism, B.A., University of Southern Laura Lynn Lazarus, Chemistry, B.A., University of California,
California Irvine; B.S., California State University, Los Angeles
Young Ji Kim, Communication, B.A., Yonsei University, Korea Carol Chia Lee, Strategic Public Relations, B.S., National
Elenna Michelle King, Jewish Communal Service, B.A., Chengchi University, Taiwan
San Diego State University Carolyn Lee, East Asian Area Studies, B.A., San Diego State
Victor Kaare Kjoss III, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., University
University of Colorado at Boulder; M.A., Arizona State Eunice Sunyoung Lee, Economics, B.A., University of Southern
University California
Neta Kligler Vilenchik, Communication, B.A., Tel Aviv Rebecca Susan Lee, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of
University, Israel; M.A., University of Haifa, Israel Wisconsin, Madison
Kendall Anne Klingler, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Lakaysha Lorie Lee-Hill, Applied Theatre Arts, BFA, Howard
University of Missouri University
Mallory Kathleen Klum, Psychological Sciences, B.A., University Sarah Arbery Louise Lerman, Occupational Therapy, B.A.,
of Southern California University of Southern California
Daisy Yumi Ko, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Tshegofatso Sepherhe Letsoalo, Specialized Journalism, B.A.,
California, San Diego Rhodes University, South Africa
Jessica Ann Koslow, Specialized Journalism, B.A., Brown Sara Levy, Occupational Therapy, B.S., James Madison
University University
Hasmik Kourinian, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., California Ashlee Marie Lewis, Occupational Therapy, B.S., San Diego
State University, Northridge State University
Jill Anne Krebs, Specialized Journalism, B.S., Kent State Guiyuan Li, Economics, B.A., Dalian University of Technology,
University China
Adetokunbo Adeseeke Kujore, Journalism, B.A., California State Jingwei Li, Global Communication, B.A., Jilin University,
University, Los Angeles China
Dana Aya Kumabe, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Luyang Li, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Nankai University,
Southern California China
Anita Kurani, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Rutgers University, Tiffany Hoi-Tong Li, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
New Brunswick California, Irvine
Jana Wynne La Marca, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University Zhou Li, Economics, B.Engr., Beijing University of Posts and
of Nevada, Las Vegas Telecommunications, China
Manouchka Kelly Labouba, Cinematic Arts, B.A., University of Zilong Li, Economics, B.A., Pennsylvania State University
Bordeaux III, France Jennifer Krantz Liberson, Occupational Therapy, B.A.,
Jennifer Sydney Labrecque, Psychology, B.A., Rhodes College University of California, Santa Barbara
Tiffany Lai, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Southern Krista Rose Ligman, Cinematic Arts, B.A., University of
California California, Los Angeles
Christine Lam, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Elizabeth Ann Lilly, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
Southern California Southern California
Luisa Aurora Lam, Environmental Studies, B.A., University of Megan Marie Litle, Economics, B.A., University of Southern
Southern California California
Tiffany Wai Man Lam, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University Jenny Liu, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of California,
of California, Berkeley Los Angeles
Heather Jean Lander, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Kunhao Liu, Global Communication, B.A., National Taiwan
Elizabethtown College University of Science and Technology

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Master of Arts (continued)


Luyang Liu, Economics, B.A., Renmin University of China Ramya Sruti Mushti, Strategic Public Relations, B.S.,
Grace Ann Livingstone, Linguistics, B.A., Bucknell University Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising,
Yamini Lohia, Specialized Journalism, B.A., Lady Shri Ram Los Angeles
College for Women, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India Srideep Sridaran Musuvathy, Mathematics, B.E., Madurai
Katherine Jessica Loomis, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Kamaraj University, India; M.S., M.S., University of Southern
University of Southern California California
Anna Rebecca Loumbrozo, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Elaine Myung, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor California, Riverside
Irina Lozhnikova, Global Communication, B.S., London School Allison Akemi Nagata, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University
of Economics and Political Science of California, Irvine
Li Lu, Communication, B.A., Peking University, China; M.S., Casey Jenna Neiman, Occupational Therapy, B.A., George
Cornell University Washington University
Yang Lu, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Beijing Foreign Patricia Elise Nelson, English, B.A., College of William and
Studies University, China Mary, M.A., University of Texas, Austin
Jinxia Ma, Psychology, B.S., Nanjing University, China Joel Francis Nesvadba, Music, B.M., University of Texas,
Christine Laura Manley, Applied Theatre Arts, B.A., Westmont Austin
College Rachel Corinne Neubeck, Specialized Journalism, B.A.,
Kathryn Ann Marciano, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University New York University
of Southern California Irene Ng, Occupational Therapy
John Lien Margetis, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Lisa Anh Nguyen, Occupational Therapy, B.S., California State
Southern California Polytechnic University, Pomona
Alvaro Daniel Marquez, American Studies and Ethnicity, B.A., Qui H a Hoang Nguyen, Cinematic Arts, B.A., B.A., Phuong
Brown University Dong University, Vietnam
Claudia Alejandra Martinez, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Tiana T. Nguyen, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of
University of Southern California California, Santa Barbara
Brandon Scott Francis Masters, Strategic Public Relations, B.S., Rosalina Nieves, Specialized Journalism, B A . , Purdue
University of Central Florida University - West Lafayette
Lauren Elyse McCabe, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University Allison Leigh Noyes, Communication, B.A., Mount Holyoke
of Portland College
William Thomas McClain, Communication, B.A., University of Rica MacApinlac Ocampo, Occupational Therapy, B.A.,
Kansas; M.A., University of California, Los Angeles Pepperdine University
Samantha Raya McDonald, Journalism, B.A., Vanderbilt Emily Anne Ochi, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Vanderbilt
University University-
Andrew Josef McEachin, Economics, B.A., Cornell University Arthur Akira Omura, Music, B.M., University of Southern
Andrew David Mclntyre, Journalism, B.A., Emory University; California
M.M., University of Massachusetts Amherst Juan David Orjuela Garavito, Economics, B.A., University of
Danai A. Melirrytou, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Southern California
Pepperdine University William John Otteman, Global Communication, B.S., Chapman
Mythili Menon, Linguistics, B.Equiv., Mahatma Gandhi University
University, India Xiao Yi Nikki Ow, Occupational Therapy, B.S., La Trobe
Jesse Michael Mentz, International Relations, B.A., University of University, Australia
Southern California Ashley Elizabeth Owen, Strategic Public Relations, B.S.,
Marly Dawn Miller, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Trenton University of Miami
State College Paromita Pain, Specialized Journalism, B.Equiv., University of
Aashna Moitra, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Delhi Madras, India
University, India Bemardetta Palumbo, Slavic Languages and Literature, B.A.,
Ashly Elizabeth Moore, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Creighton Istituto Universitario Orientale, Naples, Italy
University Komal H . Parikh, Global Communication, BBA, University of
Katherine Dianne Moore, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Georgia
University of Southern California Haemin Park, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
Kaitlyn Muller, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Southern California Jae Hoon Park, Economics, B.A., Korea University
Molly Anne Murphy, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Lori Yoon Park, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
Southern California California, Irvine

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Michael Kyung Park, Communication, B.A., University of Janice Jieun Rho, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
Southern California; J.D., University of California, California, Riverside
San Francisco Kyoko Rice, Occupational Therapy, B.A., M.S., University of
Kaitlin Marie Parker, Journalism, B.A., Davidson College Southern California
Regena Nichole Pauketat, Cinematic Arts, B.S., University of Amber N. Rich, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., BBA, Mesa
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign State College
Trupti Pawaskar, Occupational Therapy Jessica Roberts Richey, Cinematic Arts, B.A., New York
Catherine Elizabeth Peiper, Cinematic Arts, B.A., Hood College University
Haven Abraham Perez, American Studies and Ethnicity, B.A., Kevin Crockett Roberts, Strategic Public Relations, B.A.,
Loyola Marymount University University of Wisconsin, Madison
Gabriella Noel Perez-Silva, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Lindsay Ann Roberts, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
University of Southern California Southern California
Kimberly Diann Perring, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Chapman Chelsea Elise Robinson, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University
University of Southern California
Maria Blake Perry, Applied Theatre Arts, B.A., University of Vanessa Marie Rodriguez, Global Communication, B.A.,
San Diego University of Southern California
Daria Peshcherova, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Claudette Tramble Rogers, Specialized Journalism, B.A.,
Southern California University of California, Berkeley
Rayana Pharaon, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Oxford Ahra Roh, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Southern
Brookes University California
Amanda Jo Pilato, Occupational Therapy, B.A., B.S., University Aja Elise Roley, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
of Southern California California, Santa Cruz
Stephen Frank Pinkerton II, Physics, B.S., Georgia Institute of Kathleen Annabel Rooney, Journalism, BFA, Boston
Technology Conservatory
Keith Douglas Pluymers, History, B.A., University of Delaware Raphael Philip Rosen, Specialized Journalism, B.A., Williams
Jessica Marie Porter, Journalism, B.A., California State College
University, Fullerton Xue Rui, Global Communication, B.A., California State
John Porter, Cinematic Arts, B.A., University of Michigan, University, Los Angeles
Ann Arbor Albert Joan Sabate, Journalism, B.A., California State University,
Aditya Prasad, Psychology, B.A., University of Southern San Bernardino
California Jeffrey Owen Sacha, Sociology, B.A., Gonzaga University
Robyn Carolyn Price, Specialized Journalism, B.S., New York Fida Najeh Salamah, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of
University Southern California
Shruti Bala Purkayastha, Applied Theatre Arts, B.A., Scripps Raffi Sarkissian, Cinematic Arts, B.A., University of California,
College Los Angeles
Danielle Nicole Ramirez, Economics, B.A., University of Arika Patricia Sato, Journalism, B.A., University of California,
Southern California San Diego
Sara Crystal Ramsey, Journalism, B.A., University of California, Jennifer Elizabeth Savage, Strategic Public Relations, B.A.,
Santa Cruz California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Lisa Victoria Rau, Journalism, B.A., San Francisco State Jenna Renee Schuck, International Relations, B.A., University of
University Southern California
Brian Michael Reich, Economics, B.A., University of Southern Katherine Louise Seastrom-Probandt, Strategic Public Relations,
California BFA, B.A., Washington State University
Jaime Lauren Reichner, Applied Theatre Arts, B.A., Florida Mikael Davidfilip Sebag, Music, B.A., Chapman University
State University Jaclyn Selby, Communication, B.A., Sarah Lawrence College;
Martin C. Reimann, Psychology, B.A., M.A., M.A., Georgetown University
Handelshochschule Leipzig, Germany Asma Shabab, Strategic Public Relations, BBA, M B A , Institute
Jason Emek Reinin, Global Communication, B.A., San Francisco of Business Administration, Pakistan
State University Minal Jitu Shah, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Maharashtra
Ramon Rey Raposo, Physics, B.S., B.S., Universidad University of Health Sciences, India
Complutense de Madrid, Spain Pooja Satish Shah, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Maharashtra
Brandon Ryan Reynolds, Specialized Journalism, B.A., University of Health Sciences, India
Southwestern University Viacheslav Valeryevich Shcherba, Chemistry, B.S.,
Arezou Rezvani, Journalism, B.A., University of California, Davis Saint Petersburg State University, Russia

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Chu Shen, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Nanjing Normal Brian Sakin Sumers, Specialized Journalism, B.S., Northwestern
University, China University
Pei Shen, Global Communication, B.A., Renmin University of Anne Teresa Swart, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Washington
China University; M.A., University of California, Berkeley
Riho Shibuya, Global Communication, B.A., Sophia University, Deja Swartz, Communication, B.A., University of Florida; M.S.,
Japan Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cathy Shim, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Megan Alyssa Sweas, Specialized Journalism, B.S., Northwestern
California, Santa Barbara University
Kimie Christine Shintani, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Saurov Syed, Linguistics, B.Equiv., University of Calcutta,
University of California, Irvine India
Maxim Shramko, Chemistry, B.S., Saint Petersburg State Fan Tan, Economics, B.A., Renmin University of China
University, Russia Francine Tan, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
Maytal Shvartz, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Pepperdine California, Irvine
University Luini Tan, Occupational Therapy, B.S., California State
Robert Sean Siko, Psychological Sciences, B.A., University of University, Fullerton
Southern California Min Tang, Global Communication, B.A., Fudan University,
Kulwinder Singh, Psychology, B.A., University of California, China
Irvine Vivian Kam Tang, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Stanford
Mikhail Leonidovich Skoptsov, Cinematic Arts, B.A., New York University
University Jennifer Alyson Taylor, Specialized Journalism, B.A., New
Alexandra Sleight, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Wesleyan College of California
University Paige Lauren Thompson, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University
Mary Elizabeth Slosson, Journalism, B.A., University of Virginia of Southern California
Stacie Lynn Smith, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Meng Tian, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Peking University,
Southern California China
Shivani Softa, Economics, B.A., University of California, Irvine Devin Ryan Toohey, English, B.A., Tufts University
Siok Khoon Soh, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Karen Torrejos, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
Plymouth, United Kingdom California, Riverside
Lisa Danielle Sommerauer, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Floyd Tran, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
University of California, Los Angeles California, Irvine
Minhee Son, Communication, B.A., University of Southern Martin Yates Triche, East Asian Languages and Cultures, B.S.,
California; M.A., Yonsei University, South Korea Georgetown University
Joann Song, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Donna Helene Tucker, Applied Theatre Arts, B.A., Loyola
California, San Diego Marymount University
Neha Soni, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Ronald Michael Tuleja, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University
California, Los Angeles of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Maribel Soto, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., University of Kimberly Joy Urcho, Journalism, B.A., Washington Jefferson
California, Santa Barbara College
Sarah Christie Sotoodeh, Journalism, B.S., St. Edwards Vanessa Esteli Valdivia, Strategic Public Relations, B.A.,
University University of California, Santa Barbara
Korrie Michelle Sparks, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University Vanessa, Psychology, B.Equiv., Eberhard Karls University of
of San Diego Tubingen, Germany
Rachel Anne Spikula, Global Communication, B.A., American Laura Elizabeth Varney, Journalism, B.A., Florida State
University University
Lauren St. Hilaire, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Guillermo David Vazquez, Journalism, B.A., Rice University
California, Los Angeles Leslie Marie Velez, Specialized Journalism, B.A., Butler
Sara Staffaroni, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., University of University
San Francisco Rhea Antonia Vichot, Communication, B.S., Massachusetts
Sarah Barnet Stanley, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Miami Institute of Technology, M.A., New York University; M.S.,
University Georgia Institute of Technology
Katherine Ann Steinbach, Cinematic Arts, B.S., University of Noel Alejandra Viramontes, Strategic Public Relations, B.A.,
Texas, Austin University of Southern California
Rebecca Anne Struch, Applied Theatre Arts, B.A., University of Tiffany Vo, Occupational Therapy, B.S., California State
Minnesota, Minneapolis University, Sacramento

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Carissa Elizabeth Voegele, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Yunjie Xu, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., M.A., Shanghai
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo International Studies University, China
Miya Angelou Walker, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Christina Mitsuko Yamada, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Scripps
California State University, Northridge College
Katherine Johanne Wallen, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Akio Yamakazi, Economics, B.A., University of California, Davis
University of California, Santa Cruz Yushi Yamazaki, American Studies and Ethnicity, B.A., Kyoto
Samantha Kristin W a n , Strategic Public Relations, B.A., University, Japan
University of California, Santa Cruz Bei Yan, Global Communication, B.A., Renmin University of
Jia Wang, Economics, B.E., Peking University, M.A., Cornell China
University Xiaojun Yan, East Asian Area Studies, B.A., L L M , Sun Yat-Sen
Laura Wang, Environmental Studies, B.S., University of University, China
Southern California Xiaoliang Yan, Economics, B.A., Huazhong University of
Rebecca Shyuan-Jen Wang, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Science and Technology, China
University of California, Irvine Ning Rebecca Yang, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of
Yue Wang, Economics, B.E., University of Electrical Science and California, Los Angeles
Technology of China Ming Ye, Economics, B.A., St. Martin's College
Anya Beth Warburg, Applied Theatre Arts, B.A., Emerson Yinong Ye, Global Communication, B.A., University of
College Bedfordshire, England
Daniel Ernest Watson, Journalism, B.S., California Polytechnic Kyo W o o n Yoon, Economics, B.A., University of California,
State University, San Luis Obispo Davis
Minzhe Wen, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Renmin Janice Haejin Youn, Occupational Therapy, B.A., B.S.,
University of China University of Southern California
Sarah Josephine Wescott, Environmental Studies, B.A., Michelle Akemi Young, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University
University of Southern California of California, Los Angeles
Nicole Althea Westmore, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Shimin Yu, East Asian Area Studies, B.A., Peking University,
Loyola Marymount University- China
Jennifer Ann Whalen, Journalism, B.S., University of Kansas Wenching Yu, Economics, B.A., Beijing Foreign Studies
Julianna Mae Wiesenhutter, East Asian Area Studies, B.A., University, China; M.A., Peking University
Marist College Chenyue Yuan, Global Communication, B.A., Shanghai
Emily Ann Wilson, Journalism, B.A., Chapman University Jiao Tong University, China
Rhonda Windham, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Shan Yuan, Global Communication, BBA, University of
Southern California Toronto, Canada
Monique Eliana Wolkoff, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Tian Yuan, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., M.A., Shaanxi
Columbia University Normal University, China
Kimberly Ker-Min Wong, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Yin Yuan, Economics, B.A., China University of Political
University of Southern California Science 8c Law
Allison Maud Wray, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Dan Zacharia, Economics, B.S., University of Southern
San Diego California
Dengshu W u , Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Xiamen Alexandra Zalicki, Strategic Public Relations, B.S., San Diego
University, China State University
Kuanlin W u , Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Chi Zhang, Global Communication, B.A., Middlebury College
California, Irvine Xiaoxing Zhang, Global Communication, B.A., Nanjing
Patrick Michael Wyman, History, B.A., University of Southern University, China
California; M.A., National University of Ireland, Galway Yueru Zhang, Global Communication, B.A., Cardiff University,
United Kingdom

Master of Liberal Studies


Lee Paul Crystal, B.A., California State University, Northridge; Young Ae Miller, B.A., Kyungnam University, South Korea
J.D., Southwestern Law School Kathleen Speer, B.S., University of Arizona

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Nicole Marie Antonio, B.A., University of Southern California Yu Sara Kanematsu, B.A., University of Southern California
Ernest Christopher Avalos, B.A., University of Southern Thomas Matthew Kelly, B.A., Marist College
California Nader Ali Kheirbek, B.A., Emory University
Fadi J. Bayaa, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Kory Wayne King, B.A., T h e Pennsylvania State University
Jose Antonio Beltran Garcia, BBA, University of Miami Samantha Koos, B.A., Occidental College
Whitney Alice Bratton, B.A., Kenyon College Erin Marie La Rosa, B.A., Emerson College
Kairen Chan, BBA, Singapore Management University Kimberly Ann Laux, B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
Krystal Alexandra Diaz, B.A., Whittier College Amie Nicole Longmire, B.S., Biola University
Allison Lee Doyle, B.A., University of Southern California Sarah Ellen Lowe, B.A., Wittenberg University
Greta Elaine Enszer, BFA, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Lynn Maleh, B.A., Emerson College
John Samuel Fehr, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Richard Albert Mathiasen, B.A., Siena College
Joshua Todd Feldman, B.S., Ithaca College Justin Jody McFarr, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Adam Ryan Fishbein, B.A., University of Maryland, Breene Murphy, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
College Park Russell Nakamura, B.A., Pepperdine University
Taiesha Diane Flenaugh, B.A., Clark Atlanta University Krishna Narayanamurti, B.A., University of California,
Scott Bradley Foster, B.A., Kent State University; M.S., Santa Barbara
University of Southern California Benjamin Blasingame Pack, B.A., University of Southern
Olivia Friedman, B.A., University of California, Berkeley California
Alison Esther Garfinkel, B.A., State University of New York, Stephanie Christine Parent, B.A., Franklin 8cMarshall College
Binghamton Joseph Oluseun Peters, B.A., Dartmouth College
John Michael Gasienica, BBA, Loyola Marymount University Lauren Marie Signorino, B.A., San Diego State University
Allison Kelly Gibson, B.A., California State University, Allison Leah Silverberg, B.A., University of California,
Channel Islands Santa Barbara
Bryan Allen Gonzalez, B.A., University of Southern California Mary Elizabeth Snellings, B.S., University of Colorado at
Evan Thomas Henerson, B.A., University of California, Boulder
Riverside Adrian H . Tam, B.A., University of Toronto, Canada
Hayley Elizabeth Huntley, B.A., University of Southern Timothy Teoh, BBA, Singapore Management University
California Alison Kathleen Trachta, B.A., University of Wisconsin,
Elizabeth Cain Inglese, B.A., Brown University Madison
Susan Kesner Kacvinsky, B.A., Merrimack College; M.A., Jonathan Gary Vermeer, B.A., Wheaton College
Pacifica Graduate Institute Marielle Nicole Wakim, B.A., Miami University

Master of Science
Damian Federico Abasto, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Instituto Kathlyn Tatiana Almeida, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
Balseiro, Argentina B.S., University of California, Riverside
Russell Mistretta Abbott, Geographic Information Science and Kathy Maria Andrade, Geographic Information Science and
Technology, B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Technology, B.A., California State University, Long Beach;
Pomona; M.S., University of Missouri, Rolla; G.Cert., G.Cert., University of Southern California
University of Southern California Chethana Kalluraya Armbya, Biochemistry and Molecular
George Michel Abichaker, Craniofacial Biology, B.S., D D S , Biology, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
University of Southern California Charles Everett Ashton, Molecular Microbiology and
Marwa Bader Abulhasan, Craniofacial Biology, B.S., University Immunology, B.S., University of Southern California
of Pittsburgh Wing Chee Vivian Au, Mathematical Finance, B.S., University
Naser Ahmadi, Clinical and Biomedical Investigations, B.S., of Southern California
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran Nirmal Balaraman, Mathematical Finance, B. Tech., Indian
Lilit Aladadyan, Regulatory Science, B.A., University of Institute of Technology, Bombay
California, Riverside Craig Daniel Bartosh, Geographic Information Science and
Madlen Aladadyan, Regulatory Science, B.S., University of Technology, B.S., Texas A8cM University
California, Riverside Christiann Boutwell, Geological Sciences, B.S., University of
Emanuel Stefan Alexandroni, Craniofacial Biology, B.S., South Carolina
University of Southern California Alexander I. Braham, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.A.,
Sophia Maria AUaf, Experimental and Molecular Pathology, University of Judaism
B.S., Azusa Pacific University Cynthia Lauren Breene, Biology, B.S., University of Oregon

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Lisa Marie Brinkmann, Gerontology, B.A., San Francisco Chiara Ferrari, Experimental and Molecular Pathology, B.S.,
State University; M.A., Thunderbird Graduate School of University of South Florida
Management Garrett Scott Fong, Craniofacial Biology, B.S., University of
Christiann Boutwell, Geological Sciences, B.S., University of California, Irvine
South Carolina, Columbia Kasey Fong, Human Behavior, B.A., California State University,
Brice Cameron Burkett, Geographic Information Science and Long Beach
Technology, B.A., University of Southern California Wai Ping Foong, Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology, B.S.,
Angela Bridget Caliri, Mathematical Finance, B.A., University of University of Toronto, Canada
Southern California Briana Marie Fountain, H u m a n Behavior
Dalin Cao, Mathematical Finance, B.Engr., Beijing Institute of Daniel Joseph Gardner, Marine and Environmental Biology,
Civil Engineering and Architecture, China B.A., University of Southern California
Lucas Mark Carden, Human Behavior, B.A., University of Stephen Oliver Gervais, Geographic Information Science and
Kentucky, Lexington Technology, B.S., Ohio State University
Yin-Wei Chang, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S., Timothy Justin Gillenwater, Clinical and Biomedical
Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan Investigations, B.S., Vanderbilt University; M.D., Washington
Quan Chen, Statistics, B.S., Peking University, China University
Stephanie Chen, Geographic Information Science and Zachary William Godfrey, Marine and Environmental Biology,
Technology, B.S., University of California, San Diego B.S., University of Southern California
Tzu-Ling Chen, Craniofacial Biology, B.S., University of Amir Ehsan Golji, Experimental and Molecular Pathology, B.S.,
California, Irvine; D D S , University of Southern California University of California, Irvine
Chenyun Chu, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Xi'an Jiaotong Qiuyu Guo, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S., Shanghai
University, China Jiao Tong University, China
Heidi Ann Crow, Geographic Information Science and Tanya Jain Gupta, Biokinesiology, B.S., University of California,
Technology, B.S., Park University Los Angeles
Robert Hanigan Davies, Human Behavior, B.A., University of Alan Gurler, Biokinesiology, B.S., California State University,
Southern California Northridge
Matthew Wayne Davis, Geographic Information Science and Sushmita Gururaj, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.Engr.,
Technology, B.S., University of California, Riverside Visveswaraiah Technological University, India
Christopher John Deal, Human Behavior, B.S., University of Xiaolin Hao, Statistics, B.Engr., Tsinghua University, China
Southern California Lauren Nicole Hardgrove, Human Behavior, B.A., American
Ross Delantar, Human Behavior, B.S., De La Salle University, University
The Philippines Jeffry David Harrison, Geographic Information Science and
Carrie Joy Donohos, Applied Statistics and Epidemiology, Technology, B.A., University of Washington
B.S., University of Maryland; M.A., Northern Arizona Laura Harshbarger, Craniofacial Biology, B.S., University
University of California, Los Angeles; D D S , University of Southern
Justin F. Eddings, Geographic Information Science and California
Technology, B.A., Connecticut College Seyedeh Pargol Hashemi, Molecular Microbiology and
Ehsan Ali Ehsanipour, Physiology and Biophysics, B.S., Immunology, B.S., Islamic Azad University, Iran
University of California, Santa Barbara Ramona Hashemy Rad, Molecular Microbiology and
Daniel Currie Eisman, Geographic Information Science and Immunology, B.S., University of Tehran, Iran
Technology, B.S., University of Maryland, College Park; Jing He, Statistics, B.S., University of Science and Technology of
G.Cert., University of Southern California China
Alice Ellmer, Neuroscience, B.S., University of Osnabriick, Andrew William Hennigan, Experimental and Molecular
Germany Pathology, B.S., Santa Clara University
Erin English, Marine and Environmental Biology, B.S., Shareen Elisabeth Hill, Human Behavior, B.A., California State
Vanderbilt University University, Long Beach
Jasmine Maya Evains, Geographic Information Science and Stephanie H o , Biology, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Technology, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; MP1, Dian Elizabeth Horton, Molecular Microbiology and
University of Southern California Immunology, B.S., Texas A8cM University
Ahmed Mohamed Fahim, Molecular Microbiology and Nicole Hsu, Regulatory Science, B.S., University of Toronto,
Immunology, B.S., University of Miami Canada
Azadeh Fata, Experimental and Molecular Pathology, B.S., Fangjin Huang, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, B.S.,
University of California, Berkeley Beijing Normal University, China

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Sara Inanloo, Experimental and Molecular Pathology, B.S., Daniel Joseph Leo, Geographic Information Science and
George Mason University Technology, B.S., Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania
Isara Isarowong, Regulatory Science, B.Engr., University of Dapeng Li, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, B.S.,
Illinois, Chicago Qingdao Medical College, China
Andrew Lynn Isner, Geographic Information Science and Jing Li, Statistics, B.S., Fudan University, China; M.S.,
Technology, B.S., West Virginia University University of Southern California
Steve Jackson, Geographic Information Science and Technology, Xiaolong Li, Biostatistics
B.A., Marylhurst College of Lifelong Learning Yang Li, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Chongqing University of
John Robert Jerome, Craniofacial Biology, B.A., California Posts and Telecommunications, China
State University, Northridge; D D S , University of Southern Yisu Li, Craniofacial Biology, BDS, Fourth Military Medical
California University, China
Wei Jin, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Central University of Yiwei Li, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Huazhong University of
Finance and Economics Science and Technology, China
Kara Nobuko Johnson, Human Behavior, B.A., Barnard College Irwan Lisan Liem, Mathematical Finance, B.Engr., University of
Nathaniel Grant Johnson, Human Behavior, B.A., University of Washington
Virginia Celeste Ruby Lim, Regulatory Science, B.S., University of
Allan C. Jones, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.A., B.S., University California, Irvine
of California, Irvine Denis Lin, Mathematical Finance, B.S., University of Rochester
Kate Yuri Kang, Physiology and Biophysics, B.A., Scripps College Jim Kuhan Lin, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, B.A.,
Kyung In Kang, Human Behavior, B.A., California State University of California, Berkeley
University, Fullerton Pi-Chu Kaylene Lin, Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology,
Brian V. Kearns, Geographic Information Science and B.S., Brigham Young University, Hawaii; M.S., University of
Technology, B.A., Whitman College Southern California
Michael T. Kellison, Geographic Information Science and Wendy W e n Hsiu Lin, Human Behavior, B.A., University of
Technology, B.A., University of California, Irvine California, Berkeley
Kevin Robert Kelly, Geographic Information Science and Amanda Liss, Biology, B.S., University of North Carolina,
Technology, B.A., University of Southern California Greensboro
Talia Marie Kennedy, Human Behavior, B.A., University of Xuecong Liu, Biostatistics, B.S., Shandong Normal University,
California, Davis China; M.S., Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Vilay Harish Khandelwal, Neuroscience, B.Engr., Birla Institute Gary C. Low, Regulatory Science, B.A., University of California,
of Technology, India Davis
Jennifer Khiem, Regulatory Science, B.S., University of Di Luo, Mathematical Finance, B.A., Capital University of
California, Los Angeles Economics and Business
Sheraz Khoja, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., University of Linlin Ma, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., Xiamen University,
Mumbai China
Andrew Kim, Craniofacial Biology, B.A., University of the Pacific Sirui Ma, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Renmin University of
Yuri Kim, Experimental and Molecular Pathology, B.S., China
University of California, Berkeley Holly Marie MacGillivray, Geographic Information Science and
Giles P. Kingsley, Geographic Information Science and Technology, B.S., B.A., University of Southern California
Technology, B.A., University of Southern Maine James Curtis Mack III, Marine and Environmental Biology,
Eva Kras, Regulatory Science, B.S., University of California, B.A., University of Southern California
Santa Barbara Anisha Madhav, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S.,
Samuel Glendening Krueger, Geographic Information Science University of California, Davis
and Technology, B.A., G. Cert., University of Southern Ray Dominic Maldonado, Geographic Information Science and
California Technology, B.A., Florida State University
Tatiana Kuzmenko, Biology, B.S., Moscow State University, Radoslav Tchavdarov Marinov, Statistics, B.S., University of
Russia Alberta, Canada
John Christopher LaVallee, Biostatistics, B.S., Sam Houston Kristine Rauch Mattivi, Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology,
State University B.S., M.S., University of Southern California
Jo Lee, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S., University of Michael Charles Meru, Craniofacial Biology, B.A., Brigham
California, San Diego Young University, D D S , University of Southern California
Erin Leigh, Human Behavior, B.A., University of California, Zhizhe Miao, Mathematical Finance, B.S., B.A., University of
Los Angeles Southern California

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Laura Elena Milberg, English, B.A., University of California, Charanya Ram Kumar, Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology,
Berkeley B.S., University of Madras, India; M.S., University of
Jennifer Lee Miller, Human Behavior, B.A., University of Southern California
Southern California Susan Valerie Ramsey, Regulatory Science, B.S., Lynchburg
Rachel Rae Miller, Geographic Information Science and College
Technology, B.S., Utah State University Monisha Ravichandran, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
Emily Mortazavi, Geological Sciences, B.S., University of B.S., Anna University, India
Arizona Heather Noelle Reilly-Rhoten, Biochemistry and Molecular
Caroline Mosessian, Regulatory Science, BBA, University of Biology, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Tehran, Iran; M H A , University of Southern California Irma Rodriguez, Geographic Information Science and
Shahin Sean Moshrefi, Regulatory Science, B.S., University Technology, B.S., Humboldt State University
of California, Riverside; G.Cert., University of Southern Sarah Marie Russell, Clinical and Biomedical Investigations,
California B.A., University of Southern California
Kevin Moua, Biostatistics, B.S., Oregon State University David Sablan, Geographic Information Science and Technology,
Devon Richard Munsell, Geographic Information Science and B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Technology, B.S., Michigan State University Alexander John Schultz, Geographic Information Science and
Poomima Murali, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Technology, B.A., San Diego State University
B.S., Anna University, India Christine Tsai Seng, Regulatory Science, B.A., University of
Christel Nassif, Regulatory Sciences, B.S., St. Joseph Southern California
University Tumini Soba Sekibo, Human Behavior, B.A., Richmond College
Alvina Justine Ng, Human Behavior, B.A., University of Manali Shah, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., Gujurat University,
Southern California India
Jeanne Ngo, Human Behavior, B.S., California Polytechnic State Pooja Jayesh Shah, Regulatory Science, B.S., Bharati Vidyapeeth
University, San Louis Obispo University, India
Amy Leanne Nguyen, Regulatory Science, B.S., University of Nidhi Sharda, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., Delhi University,
California, Santa Barbara India
Etan Orgel, Clinical and Biomedical Investigations, B.A., Leila Sheikholeslam, Experimental and Molecular Pathology,
University of Pennsylvania B.S., University of California, Davis
Allison Kelly Oulton, Geographic Information Science and Jia Shen, Mathematical Finance, B.Engr., M.Engr., University of
Technology, B.S., Kent State University G.Cert., University Electronic Science and Technology of China
of Southern California Jenny Shi, Human Behavior, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Peng W e n Pao, Molecular Biology and Immunology, B.S., Peisheng Shi, Biostatistic, B.S., China Pharmaceutical University
University of Washington Jennifer Shim, Human Behavior, B.A., Chapman University
Caron Park, Biostatistics, B.S., University of California, Yuchen Si, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S., Hefei
Los Angeles University of Technology, China
Ryan Park, Experimental and Molecular Pathology, B.S., Maria Siciliano, Gerontology, B.A., Wellesley College; M P A ,
University of California, San Diego Harvard University
Mary Elizabeth Parker, Geographic Information Science and Qiang Song, Statistics, B.S., University of Science and
Technology, B.A., University of Delaware Technology of China
Eric Nathaniel Pena, Geographic Information Science and Andrew L. Stickney, Geographic Information Science and
Technology, B.S., University of Texas Pan-American Technology, B.A., University of Montana
Shahrzad Poormand, Human Behavior, B.A., London School of Ruoxing Sun, Craniofacial Biology, B.S., Nanjing Medical
Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom College, China
Jacqueline Hidalma Porcel, Applied Biostatistics and Yu Sun, Mathematical Finance, B.S., W u h a n University, China
Epidemiology, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Yvonne Tam, Craniofacial Biology, B.S., University of
James David Potts, Geological Sciences, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Southern California Xing Tang, Statistics, B.S., Renmin University of China
Adam Tyler Prell, Geographic Information Science and Yaqi Tao, Statistics, B.S., Nanjing University, China
Technology, B.S., University Wisconsin-La Crosse Roshani Pradip Tasker, Regulatory Science, B.S., University of
Kelly Ortensia Pugh, Human Behavior, B.A., Duke University Pune, India
Junjie Qian, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S., South Lisa Ann Taylor, Human Behavior, B.A., Clark University
China Agricultural University Mauricio Salvador Umana, Regulatory Science, B.S., California
Rafi Rafiee, Craniofacial Biology, B.A., University of California, State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.S., Johns Hopkins
Los Angeles; D D S , University of Southern California University

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Elizabeth Urbic, Human Behavior Li Xu, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Nanjing University, China;
Margaretha Amalia Van Raam, Human Behavior, B.A., Arizona M.S., University of Southern California
State University LijuanXu, Statistics, B.Engr., Tsinghua University, China
Mohammad Hossein Vedadi, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Yu-Ting Yang, Craniofacial Biology, B.S., Kaohsiung Medical
Shahid Beheshti University, Iran; M.S., University of Regina, University, Taiwan
Canada; M.S., University of Southern California Elizabeth Yu, Biology, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Jason Peter Vo, Biology, B.S., University of California, Melissa Wen-Lin Yu, Human Behavior, B.A., New York
San Diego University
Judy Gaki Vong, Regulatory Science, B.S., University of Yingzhe Yu, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S.,
California, Irvine Southeast University
Michael A. Wahl, Geographic Information Science and Xiongying Yuan, Statistics, B.S., Peking University, China;
Technology, B.A., California State University, San Bernardino M.Engr., Chinese Academy of Science
Erkang Wang, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Wuhan University, Deeba Zaman, Human Behavior, B.A., University of California,
China Riverside
Huanhuan Wang, Mathematical Finance, B.S., University of Junwei Zhang, Mathematical Finance, B.S., M.S., Tsinghua
Science and Technology of China University, China
Shu Wang, Green Technologies, B.S., Dalian University of Nan Zhang, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Jinan University
Technology, China Panxu Zhang, Geological Sciences, B.S., University of Science
Song Wang, Biostatistics, B.S., Nanjing College and Technology of China
Wei-Li Wang, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, B.A., Pei Zhang, Statistics, B.S., University of Science and Technology
University of California, Berkeley of China
Xinyi Wang, Mathematical Finance, B.A., B.S., Central Xian Zhang, Geographic Information Science and Technology,
University of Finance and Economics B.Arch., Tsinghua University, China; G.Cert., University of
Ying Wang, Clinical and Biomedical Investigations, B.S., Tianjin Southern California; MP1, Queens University, Canada
Medical University, China Yaohua Zhao, Mathematical Finance, B.A., Wuhan University,
Randall Dean Warlick, Human Behavior, B.A., University of China
California, Irvine Ying Zhao, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Chongqing University
Jasmine Elizabeth Marie Watts, Human Behavior, B.A., of Technology, China
University of California, Los Angeles Fan Zhaohu, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Beijing University of
Yichun Wei, Mathematical Finance, B.S., University of Science Technology, China
and Technology of China Jia Zhuo, Statistics, B.S., Sun Yat-Sen University, China
Marissa Wiseman, Mathematical Finance, B.S., University of Qiaoqi Zhou, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Fudan University,
Southern California China
Alice Laiyi W u , Regulatory Science, B.S., University of Ruth A. Zipfel, Geographic Information Science and
California, Los Angeles; Pharm.D., University of Southern Technology, B.A., B.S., Middle Tennessee State University;
California G.Cert., University of Southern California
Pei-Jung W u , Human Behavior, B.A., Shih Hsin University, Richard Ernst Zultner, Green Technologies, B.S., Rutgers
Taiwan College of Engineering
Li Xia, Statistics, B.S., Fudan University, China; M.S.,
University of Southern California

Master of Visual Anthropology


Audrey Fok, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Rachel Quail, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Jessica Roberts, B.A., University of California, Berkeley

Doctor of Philosophy
Damian Federico Abasto, Physics, B.S., Instituto Balseiro, Majed Abdullah M . Alresaini, Computer Engineering, B.S.,
Argentina King Saud University, Saudi Arabia; M.S., University of
Dissertation: Fidelity Analysis of Topological Phase Transitions Southern California
Dissertation: Backpressure Delay Enhancement for
Encounter-Based Mobile Networks While Sustaining
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Sara Abedi Mashhadi Mighani, Civil Engineering, B.S., Alongkom Amornwongpaibun, Civil Engineering, B.Engr.,
University of Tehran, Iran; M.S., University of Southern Prince of Songkla University, Thailand; M.S., University of
California Southern California; M.S., Kasetsart University, Thailand
Dissertation: Meso-scale Kinematics in Shear Bands Dissertation: Diffraction of Anti-Plane (SH) Waves by Surface
and Impact of Material Heterogeneity on Shear Band Elliptical Topographies in an Elastic Half-Space
Development in Sand
Brian Wayne Anderson, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University
Inna G. Abramova, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Kharkov of Nevada, Reno; M.S., T h e Pennsylvania State University
Institute of Civil Engineering, Ukraine; M.S., M.S., University Dissertation: A Subgrid-scale Model for Large Eddy
of Southern California Simulation Based on the Physics of Interscale Energy Transfer
Dissertation: Terrain-Following Motion of an Autonomous in Turbulence
Agent as Means of Motion Planning in the Unknown
Environment Nadya Andini, Pathobiology, B.S., University of California,
Los Angeles
Hamed Abrishami, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Sharif Dissertation: Trans-translation in Mycobacteria Expression,
University of Technology, Iran; M.S., University of Southern Regulation, and the Effect on Ribosome Inhibitors
California
Dissertation: Reliability-aware and Low Power Design Vahidreza Arbab, Electrical Engineering, B.S., M.S.,
Techniques Sharif University of Technology, Iran
Dissertation: Advanced Modulation, Detection, and
Elizabeth Parr Affuso, Cinematic Arts, BFA, New York Monitoring Techniques for Optical Communication Systems
University; M.A., G.Cert., University of Southern California
Dissertation: The Sculptural Screen: Spectatorship, Exhibition, Nathaniel Gunn Arnold, Economics, B.S., University of
and Hollywood in Contemporary Film/Video Art Minnesota, Minneapolis; M.A., University of Southern
California
Firooz Aflatouni, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Khajeh Dissertation: Essays on Financial Shocks and Crises
Nassiroddin Toosi University of Technology, Iran; M.S.,
University of Southern California Pongtip Aroonvatanaporn, Computer Science, B.S., Pepperdine
Dissertation: RF Inspired Relative and Absolute Phase Control University, M.S., University of Southern California
of Lasers Dissertation: Shrinking the Cone of Uncertainty with
Continuous Assessment for Software Team Dynamics in
Elizabeth Carole Ahem, Psychology, B.A., Tufts University; Design and Development
M.A., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Facilitating Children's Use of Emotional Hrafn Asgeirsson, Philosophy, B.A., University of Iceland
Language Dissertation: Vagueness, Legal Content, and Legal
Interpretation
Sarmad Al-Bassam, Molecular Biology, B.S., University of
California, San Diego Kamran Aslam, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University of
Dissertation: A Novel Pulse-Chase Tool to Visualize Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Transmembrane Proteins in Realtime Shows that Differential Dissertation: Monte Carlo Tennis: Modeling and Simulation
Trafficking of Transport Vesicles Contributes to the
Localization of Dendritic Proteins Adan Avalos, Cinematic Arts, B.A., California State University,
Fresno; M.A., University of Southern California
Brian Albert Allen, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Dissertation: Que Naco! Mexican Popular Cinema and
California, San Diego Migrant Audiences
Dissertation: Current F o m e n t a t i o n Instability
Mehmet Aykol, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Bilkent University,
Lisa Ann Alpert, Geological Sciences, B.S., M.S., California Turkey; M.S., University of Southern California
State University, Los Angeles Dissertation: Analysis of Carbon Nanotubes Using N E M S
Dissertation: Mantle Dynamics and Slab Rheology Oscillators
Constrained by Numerical Modeling, Structural and Source
Seismology

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Adi Azar, Computer Engineering, B.S., Yarmouk University, Patrick Wilson Belanger, Communication, B.A., M.A.,
Jordan; M.S., University of Southern California Simon Fraser University, Canada; M.A., University of
Dissertation: Adaptive Event-Driven Simulation Strategies for Southern California
Accurate and High Performance Retinal Simulation Dissertation: Negotiating Injustice: Public Memory and
Nationhood(s)
Alexander Badmaev, Physics, B.S., Moscow Institute of Physics
and Technology, Russia Rohit Bhartia, Geological Sciences, B.S., University of
Dissertation: Application of Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene Wisconsin, Madison; M.S., University of Southern California
for Digital and Analog Electronics Dissertation: Non-invasive Detection of Microbes in
Natural Environments using Deep U V Native Fluorescence
Jongsoo Baek, Psychology, B.A., M.A., Yonsei University, Korea Spectroscopy and Hyperspectral Imaging
Dissertation: Visual Attention in Spatial Cuing and Visual
Search Cristiani Michels Bilhalva, Cinematic Arts, B.Equiv., Pontifical
Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; M F A ,
Marjan Baghaie Abchuyeh, Electrical Engineering, B.E., University of Southern California
University of Canterbury, New Zealand Dissertation: Female Screenplays in the 1990s
Dissertation: Algorithmic Aspects of Energy Efficient
Transmission in Multihop Cooperative Wireless Networks Jonathan Douglas Binney, Computer Science, B.S., University of
California, Los Angeles
Justin James Bailey, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Purdue Dissertation: Informative Path Planning for Environmental
University - West Lafayette; M.S., University of Southern Monitoring
California
Dissertation: Three-Dimensional Exospheric Hydrogen Atom Matthew Paul Black, Electrical Engineering, B.S.,
Distributions Obtained from Observations of the Geocorona The Pennsylvania State University; M.S., University of
in Lyman-Alpha Southern California
Dissertation: Automatic Quantification and Prediction of
Alice-Mihaela Bardan, English, B.A, Alexandria loan Cuza Human Subjective Judgments in Behavioral Signal Processing
University, Romania; M.A., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Contemporary European Cinema in a Brian Clark Bowman, Philosophy, B.S., University of Colorado
Transnational Perspective: Aftereffects of 1989 at Boulder; M.A., Northern Illinois University
Dissertation: Linguistic Understanding and Semantic Theory
Fabian Rojas Barrales, Civil Engineering, Engr., University of
Chile; M.S., University of Southern California Suzel Annette Bozada-Deas, Sociology, B.A., Stanford
Dissertation: Development of a Nonlinear Layered Shell and University; M.A., University of Southern California
Membrane Element with Drilling Degrees of Freedom for the Dissertation: Memories of His Hard-Work, Honesty, and
Modeling of Reinforced Concrete Wall Buildings Fairness Live In Me: Masculinities in Rural South Texas

Theresa Meredith Bastain, Epidemiology, B.A., Princeton Mehrdad Bozorgnia, Civil Engineering, B.S., Ferdowsi
University; M P H , Johns Hopkins University University, Iran; M.S., M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Airway Inflammation and Respiratory Health in Dissertation: Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of
the Southern California Children's Health Study Bridges Exposed to Violent Waves

Priyanka Basu, Art History, B.S., University of Wisconsin, Richard Hockaday Brown, Music, B.M., University of Nebraska,
Madison; M.A., University of Southern California; M.A., Art Lincoln; M.A., University of Southern California
Center College of Design, California Dissertation: Sound-On-Film: John Cage and Avant-Garde
Dissertation: Kunstwissenschaft and the 'Primitive': Excursions Cinema
in the History of Art History, 1879-1914
Kristina M . Buhrman, History, B.A., Cornell University; M.A.,
Bardia Fallah Behabadi, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of Southern California
Johns Hopkins University Dissertation: T h e Stars and the State: Astronomy, Astrology,
Dissertation: Two-Layer Synaptic Integration in Pyramidal and the Politics of Natural Knowledge in Medieval Japan
Neurons

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Ozgun Bursalioglu Yilmaz, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Middle Hung-Fu Chang, Computer Science, B.S., National Taiwan
East Technical University, Turkey University; M.S., University of Southern California; M.S.,
Dissertation: Lossy Joint Source-Channel Coding for Carnegie-Mellon University
Multicast, Multiple Description Applications Dissertation: A Synthesis Approach to Manage Complexity in
Software Systems Design
Inessa Bychinskaya, Chemistry, B.S., Saint Petersburg State
University, Russia Peter Chang, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, B.S.,
Dissertation: Multicomponent Reactions for the Synthesis of University of Southern California; M.S., Claremont Graduate
Fluorinated Organic Compounds using Novel Solid Lewis School
Acid Catalysts Dissertation: Long Term Evolutionary Effects of Genome
Duplication in Arabidopsis Polyploids
Carlos Cabrera, Neuroscience, B.A., St. Johns College
Dissertation: Components of Noise in Signal Detection Tasks Yu-Teng Chang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Taiwan
University; M.S., California Institute of Technology
Deniz Cakirer, Politics and International Relations, B.S., Middle Dissertation: Network Structures: Graph Theory, Statistics and
East Technical University, Turkey Neuroscience Applications
Dissertation: Neo-liberal Hegemony and Re-construction of
Islamic Community Discourses in Turkey: The Cases of Gulen Joyee Shairee Chatterjee, Communication, B.A., Lady Shri Ram
and Erenkoy Communities College, India; M.A., University of Southern California; M.A.,
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, India
Christine Cao, Genetic, Molecular and Cellular Biology, B.S., Dissertation: Encoding Women: Popular Culture and
M.S., California State University, East Bay Primetime Indian Television
Dissertation: The Role of Catulin During Development and
Cancer Progression Chang Chen, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Tsinghua
University, China
Hamid Reza Chabok, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Dissertation: Building Cellular Self-Organizing System
Amir-Kabir University of Technology, Iran; M.S., University (CSO) - A Behavior Regulation Based Approach
of Southern California
Dissertation: Development of High Frequency Composites for Fang Chen, Biostatistics, B.S., Peking University, China
Ultrasound Transducer Applications Dissertation: Polygenic Analyses of Complex Traits in
Complex Populations
Brian Thomas Chamberlain, Chemistry, B.A., University of
Southern California Yang-Ho Chen, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics,
Dissertation: Deoxynucleotide Probes and Neopentyl B.S., National Taiwan University-
Triphosphate Model Compounds for Studying D N A Dissertation: Mapping Trillions of Short D N A Reads to a
Polymerase Structure and Mechanism: Alkyl-, Azido-, and Reference Genome and the Applications
Halomethylene Bisphosphonate Triphosphate Analogs
Ying Chen, Engineering, B.S., Huazhong University of Science,
Nymph Chan, Pathobiology, B.S., University of California, China; M.S., Virginia International University
Davis; M.S., New York University Dissertation: Multichannel Data Collection for Throughput
Dissertation: Epigenetic Regulation of Proliferative Maximization in Wireless Sensor Networks
Vitreoretinopathy and Choroidal Neovascularization
Kalam Cheung, Engineering, B.S., University of California,
Chia-Hao Chang, Chemical Engineering, B.S., National Los Angeles; M.S., University of Southern California
Cheng Kung University, Taiwan; M.S., National Tsing Hua Dissertation: Physico-chemical and Toxicological
University, Taiwan Characteristics of Coarse Particulate Matter and their
Dissertation: Membrane Protein Folding Control by Implications on Air Quality Regulations
Photosensitive Surfactants
Winston W e n Chiang, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University
Hsiao-Kang Chang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National of California, Berkeley, M.S., M.S., University of Southern
Taiwan University, M.S., University of Southern California California
Dissertation: One-dimensional Nanostructures for Novel Dissertation: Swarm Engineering Design: Meta-Interaction
Biosensing and Transparent Electronics Applications Model Approach

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Hancheol Cho, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., B.S., Yonsei Chiranjib Choudhuri, Electrical Engineering, B.E., Indian
University, Korea Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Dissertation: New Approaches to Satellite Formation Keeping Dissertation: O n the Fundamental Limits of Communication
and the Inverse Problem of the Calculus of Variations for Multi-terminal Networks

Joongkoo Cho, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Anustup Kumar Atanu Choudhury, Computer Science, B.E.,
M.A., Seoul National University, Korea; M.S., University of Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology,
Southern California India; M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Network-based Simulation of Air Pollution Dissertation: Automatic Image and Video Enhancement W i t h
Emissions Associated with Truck Operations Application to Visually Impaired people

Seong H o Cho, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Seoul National Cheryl-Emiliane Tien Chow, Biology, B.A., Oberlin College
University, Korea; M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: Microbe to Microbe: Establishing Viral
Dissertation: Image Steganalysis: Algorithm and Performance Connections in a Diverse Marine Microbial Community
Evaluation
Cornelius Channing Chow II, Astronautical Engineering, B.A.,
Sungje Cho, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Pohang University of M.S., University of Southern California
Science and Technology, South Korea; M.S., University of Dissertation: Autonomous Interplanetary Constellation Design
Southern California
Dissertation: Techniques for De Novo Sequence Assembly: Kysa Marie Christie, Psychology, B.A., Mount Holyoke College;
Algorithms and Experimental Results M.A., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Partners of Breast Cancer Survivors: Research
Tae Hoon Cho, Chemical Engineering, B.S., M.S., Hanyang Participation and Understanding of Survivors' Concerns
University, South Korea
Dissertation: T h e Role of Estrogen Receptors in Nociceptive Katherine Chu, Politics and International Relations, M.A.,
Signaling Pathway of Sensory Neurons Chinese University of H o n g Kong
Dissertation: Enjoying Bird-caged Press Freedom: A Study of
Yongjoon Cho, East Asian Languages and Cultures, B.A., Film and Media Industries in China after 1978 and Its Soft
Ph.D., Kon-Kuk University, Korea Power
Dissertation: Multiple Nominative Construction in Korean
and its Second Language Acquisition by Adult English Nicholas B. Cipolla, Art History, B.A., Yale University, M.A.,
Speakers Cambridge University
Dissertation: The Concept and Image of the Roman Infans:
Youngki Choe, Electrical Engineering, B.E., Hanyang Defining the Boundaries Between Reality and Myth
University, Korea; M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Audio and Ultrasonic M E M S Built on P Z T Thomas McCulloch Cirillo, Classics, B.A., Kenyon College
Substrate for Liquid and Airborne Applications Dissertation: Categorizing Difference: Classification, Biology,
and Politics in Aristotelian Philosophy
Hojong Choi, Electrical Engineering, B.E., Kyung Hee
University, Korea; M.S., University of Southern California Jennifer J. Clark, Literature and Creative Writing, B.A.,
Dissertation: Development of Front-end Circuits for High University of Southern California; M F A , University of
Frequency Ultrasound System Arkansas, Fayetteville
Dissertation: OmegaKondre and Horseface Minstrelsy in the
Hong Seok Choi, Materials Science, B.S., Kon-Kuk University, Western
South Korea; M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Development of Organic-Inorganic Optical Joseph Warren Clark, Business Administration, B.A., University
Microcavities for Studying Polymer Thin Films of Southern California; M B A , Tulane University
Dissertation: T h e Impact of Business Intelligence on Strategy
Gurveen Singh Chopra, Psychology, B.S., Clarkson University; Under Environmental Dynamism
M.S., M.A., University of Southern California
Dissertation: D o You See W h a t I See? Personality and
Cognitive Factors Affecting Theory of Mind/Perspective
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Randall F. Clemens, Urban Education Policy, B.A., University of Louise Debs Cosand, Psychology, B.A., Colgate University
Maryland, College Park; M.S., Johns Hopkins University Dissertation: Neural Correlates of Drug and Monetary Reward
Dissertation: The Sources of Influence of Cultural Valuation Under Stress
Heterogeneity: Examining the Lives of African American and
Latino Teenagers Christopher Courtney, Psychology, B.A., University of Southern
California
Douglas Aaron Codron, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Dissertation: Psychophysiological Assessment of Cognitive and
University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., California State Affective Responses for Prediction of Performance in Arousal
University, Northridge Inducing Virtual Environments
Dissertation: An Experimental Investigation of Cathode
Erosion in High Current Magnetoplasmadynamic Arc Michael Jeremy Cucher, English, B.A., M.A., University of
Discharges Southern California
Dissertation: Riding W i t h Zapata Through Las Entraqas Del
Maud Comboul, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of Nice, Monstruo: Representations of Emiliano Zapata from Cold
France; M.S., University of Southern California War Hollywood, Chicana/o Literature and Culture, and the
Dissertation: Stochastic and Multiscale Models for Natural Ezln Rebellion
and Urban Ecologies
Monica Cure, Comparative Literature, B.A., Kenyon College;
Kwasi Connor, Biology, B.A., Morehouse College; M.S., M.A., University of Southern California
California State University, Los Angeles Dissertation: New Media Frenzy: T h e Picture Postcard Craze
Dissertation: The Rhythms of Gene Expression in the Mussel in Turn-of-the-Century Literature
Mytilus Califomianus Under Fluctuating Environments
Bingbing Dai, Materials Science, B.S., Fudan University, China
Silvana Constantinescu, Integrative and Evolutionary Biology, Dissertation: In Vitro Generation of C D 4 Helper T Cells and
B.S., M.S., University of Bucharest, Romania Development of a Dendritic Cell Directed Lentivector Based
Dissertation: Genetic Manipulation of Receptor Interacting Vaccine for A I D S
Protein (RIP140) Uncovers Its Critical Role in the Regulation
of Metabolism, Gene Expression and Insulin Signaling in Justin E. Dalton, Molecular Biology, B.S., Texas A8cM
Skeletal Muscle Cells University
Dissertation: Studies on the Transcriptional Regulation
Janette Contreras, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.A., Whittier Underlying Drosophila Melanogaster Sex-specific Behaviors
College; M.S., California State University, Fullerton; G.Cert.,
University of Southern California Enoch Edward Dames, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Virginia
Dissertation: Analysis of Endocytic and Trafficking Pathway of Polytechnic Institute and State University
Potential Candidates for Drug Delivery in Hela and Lacrimal Dissertation: Kinetic Modeling of High-Temperature
Gland Acinar Cells Oxidation of One-Ringed Aromatic and Alkane Compounds

Roman Corral, Epidemiology, B.S., University of California, Anh-Thang Dao, American Studies and Ethnicity, B.A., Mount
Los Angeles Holyoke College; M.A., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Genetic Variation in the Bse Excision Repair Dissertation: Writing Exile: Vietnamese Literature in the
Pathway, Environmental Risk Factors, and Colorectal Diaspora
Adenoma Risk
Julia Dare, Business Administration, BBA, Southern Methodist
Charisse L'Pree Corsbie-Massay, Psychology, B.S., B.S., University, M B A , University of Pennsylvania
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, M.A., M.A., Dissertation: T h e (Self-)Righteous and the Meek:
University of Southern California Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility
Dissertation: Subgroup Exclusion Affects Superordinate
Group Identity Ankita Das, Genetic, Molecular and Cellular Biology, B.S.,
Texas A8cM University, College Station
Christopher Corzett, Molecular Biology, B.S., University of Dissertation: Tissue Interactions and Molecular Pathways in
California, San Diego Specification of the Ectomesenchye from Cranial Neural Crest
Dissertation: Physiological Roles and Evolutionary
Implications of Alternative D N A Polymerases in Escherichia
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Mary-Ann Davis, English, B.A., Denison University; M.A., Thang Ba Dinh, Computer Science, B.S., H o Chi Minh City
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor University of Natural Sciences, Vietnam; M.S., University of
Dissertation: Useful Dangers, Peculiar Pleasures: Southern California
Sadomasochism and the Queer Erotics of Form in Victorian Dissertation: Persistent Object Tracking in Unconstrained
Literature and Culture Environments

Sudarshan Dayanidhi, Physical Therapy, B.Sc, Seth G.S. Indrajeet Dixit, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.E.,
Medical College Mumbai University; M.S., Drexel University University of Mumbai, India; M.S., George Mason University
Dissertation: Behavioral, Muscular and Dynamical Changes in Dissertation: An Inquiry to Assess the Impact of Specificity on
Low Force Dexterous Manipulation during Development and the Option to Terminate
Aging
Erika Doggett, Linguistics, B.A., University of California,
Lisa Malkanthi De Alwis, Music, B.M., University of Colorado Los Angeles; M.A., University of Southern California
at Boulder; M.M., M . M . J o h n s Hopkins University Dissertation: Expanding the Syntax-Phonology Interface:
Dissertation: Censorship and Magical Opera in Early Phonological Sensitivity to Syntactic Heads
Nineteenth-century Vienna
Kirk Lewis Domke, Geological Sciences, B.S., University of
Damon Nino De La Cruz, Pathobiology, B.S., California State Wisconsin, Madison
University, Northridge Dissertation: Geochemical and Microstructural Analyses of
Dissertation: Macroenvironmental Regulation of Stem Cells Cloudina from Western North America and Namibia

Steven James DeNeefe, Computer Science, M.S., University of Fan Dong, Communication, B.A., Central University of
Southern California, B.S., Harvey Mudd College Finance and Economics, China; M.A., University of
Dissertation: Tree-adjoining Machine Translation Southern California; M.S., London School of Economics,
United Kingdom
KoryJ. Declark, Philosophy, B.A., University of California, Davis Dissertation: Digital Creativity and Innovation in Chinese
Dissertation: O n Being Bound: Law, Authority, and the SNS Industry
Politics of Obligation
Noah Christopher Dormady, Policy, Planning and Development,
Ugur Demiryurek, Computer Science, B.S., Turkish Naval B.A., M.A., University of California, Riverside
Academy, M.S., University of Southern California; M.S., Dissertation: Emissions Markets, Power Markets and Market
Naval Postgraduate School Power: A Study of the Interactions Between Emissions
Dissertation: Query Processing in Time-dependent Spatial Markets and Deregulated Energy Markets
Networks
Anatoly Dryga, Chemistry, B.S., M.S., Saint Petersburg State
Kris Matthew Tunac DePedro, Urban Education Policy, B.A., University, Russia
Columbia University; M.E., Harvard University Dissertation: Capturing the Complexity of Ion Channels:
Dissertation: T h e Role of School Climate in Promoting Simulations of Long-time Dynamics, Conformational
Positive Mental Health Outcomes and Reducing Victimization Changes and the Effect of the Membrane Potential
Rates in Military Connected Schools
Ramin Dubey, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.Equiv., Panjab
Alejandro Raul Diaz, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., M.A., University, India
University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., University of Dissertation: Modulation of Transcription and Receptor
North Dakota, Grand Forks; M.S., University of Southern Function with Synthetic Small Molecules and Multi-
California functional Integrin Ligands
Dissertation: Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Emergency Aid
for Extended Planetary Surface Missions: Through-the- Hikmet Dursun, Computer Science, B.S., Bogazici University,
Spacesuit Intravenous (IV) Administration Turkey; M.S., M.A., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Performance Optimization of Scientific
Ning Ding, Astronautical Engineering, B.Engr., Beihang Applications on Emerging Architectures
University, China; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University
Dissertation: Experimental and Numerical Investigations of
Particulate Plasma Interactions in Space

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Marissa Ericson, Psychology, B.A., Cornell University; M.A., Farnoosh Fazlollahi, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Islamic Azad
University of Southern California University, Iran
Dissertation: The Relationship Between Executive Function Dissertation: Diverse Interactions of Epithelial Cells and
Ability and Antisocial Behavior Over Time: A Longitudinal Nanoparticles: Search for Underlying Mechanisms
Twin Study
David Jacob Feil-Seifer, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Yusuf Ertas, Economics, B.S., M.S., Bilkent University, Turkey Rochester; M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Essays on Bargaining Games Dissertation: Data-driven Interaction Methods for Socially
Assistive Robotics: Validation with Children with Autism
Araceli Ayala Espinoza, Urban Education Policy, B.A., Spectrum Disorders
University of California, Berkeley; M.E., University of
Southern California Qiyao Feng, Chemical Engineering, B.E., University of
Dissertation: Engineering an Understanding of the Post- Petroleum, Beijing, China
Baccalaureate Choices of Racial Ethnic Minority Students Dissertation: An Experimental and Modeling Study of N O x
with Science and Engineering Degrees and Soot Emissions from Biodiesel and Its Surrogate

Emir Estrada, Sociology, B.A., University of California, Stephen V. Fiacco, Chemistry, B.S., University of California,
Los Angeles; M.A., University of Southern California Santa Barbara; M.S., California Institute of Technology
Dissertation: Working W i t h La Familia: A Study of Family Dissertation: Generating Orally Bioavailable Peptidic Ligands
Work Relations Among Latino/a Children and Adolescents using m R N A Display
W h o Work with Their Parents as Street Vendors in
Los Angeles Benjamin Files, Neuroscience, B.A., University of California,
Berkeley
Jose Nunez Estrada, Social Work, B.A., University of California, Dissertation: Selectivity for Visual Speech in Posterior
Santa Barbara; M S W , University of California, Los Angeles Temporal Cortex
Dissertation: Integrating Gang and School Violence
Theoretical Paradigms Within California Schools: A Statewide Jeremy Fishel, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., California State
Quantitative Examination of School Variables Associated with University, Long Beach; M.S., University of Southern
Gang Membership California
Dissertation: Design and Use of a Biomimetic Microvibration
Hua Fang, Pathobiology, B.S., Zhejiang University, China Sensor for Texture Discrimination and Slip Detection
Dissertation: Inhibition of Bci-2 Family Proteins and
Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 in Tumor Cell Apoptosis Laurie Dawn Fisher, English, B.A., University of California,
Los Angeles; M.A., University of Southern California; M.A.,
Caitlin Christine Farrell, Urban Education Policy, B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Dartmouth College; M.S., Pace University Dissertation: This Object Kills Me: T h e Intersection of
Dissertation: Designing School Systems to Encourage Data Gender and Violence in Performance of Shakespearean
Use and Instructional Improvement: A Comparison of Tragedy
Educational Organizations
Glenda M . Flores, Sociology, B.A., University of California,
Arian Farshbaf, Economics, B.A., Bogazici University, Turkey, Irvine; M.A., University of Southern California
M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: Latina Teachers in Los Angeles: Navigating
Dissertation: Business Cycles and International Trade Race/Ethnic and Class Boundaries in Multiracial Schools

Muhammad Irfan Fazal, Electrical Engineering, B.E., Pakistan Stephanie Barbara Frank, Policy, Planning and Development,
A F C of Aeronautical Engineering; M.S., University of B.A., M.A., University of Maryland, College Park
Southern California Dissertation: Building Hollywood: The Film Industry,
Dissertation: Optical Signal Processing for Enabling High- Metropolitan Los Angeles, and Identity of Place, 1920-1975
speed, Highly Spectrally Efficient and High Capacity Optical
Systems Melissa A. Frasco, Epidemiology, B.S., University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor; M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Genetic Association Studies and the Impact of
Population Substructure in the Woman's Interagency H I V
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Maria Frushicheva, Chemistry, B.S., Saint Petersburg State Patricia Ann George, Psychology, B.A., Scripps College; M.A.,
University, Russia University of Southern California
Dissertation: Quantitative Computer-aided Design of Dissertation: T h e Neural Basis for Alzheimer's Disease:
Artificial, Enantioselective and Promiscuous Enzymes A Case for Cognitive Reserve

Melissa Komeno Fujiwara, Sociology, B.A., San Francisco State Parisa Ghaemi, Computer Science, B.S., Amir-Kabir University
University; M.A., University of Southern California of Technology, Iran; M.S., University of Southern California;
Dissertation: The Color of Success: African American and M.E., Sharif University of Technology, Iran
Japanese American Physicians in Los Angeles Dissertation: Constrained Optimal Location Planning

Sudeep Ravindra Gandhe, Computer Science, B.E., Veermata Mohammad Ghasemazar, Electrical Engineering, B.S., M.E.,
Jijabai Technological Institute, India; M.S., University of Sharif University of Technology, Iran
Southern California Dissertation: Variation-aware Circuit and Chip Level Power
Dissertation: Rapid Prototyping and Evaluation of Dialogue Optimization in Digital VLSI Systems
Systems for Virtual Humans
Parham Ghods, Petroleum Engineering, BSC, Sharif University
Angela Garbin, Integrative and Evolutionary Biology, B.A., of Technology, Iran
New York University M.A., San Francisco State University Dissertation: Data Assimilation for Fractured Shale Gas
Dissertation: The Influence of Gonadal Steroid Hormones Reservoirs Using Ensemble Kalman Filter
and Social Environment on Sexually Differentiated Behavior
Patterns in Wild and Captive Immature Chimpanzees Rumi Ghosh, Computer Science, B.S., Indian Institute of
Technology, Kharagpur
Darren David Garber, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Ohio Dissertation: Disentangling the Social Web - A Study of
State University; M.S., University of Southern California Structure and Dynamics of Complex Networks
Dissertation: Application of the Fundamental Equation to
Celestial Mechanics and Astrodynamics Luis F. Gomez, Chemistry, B.S., California State University,
Los Angeles
Nathan Garcia, Biology, B.S./BA., Michigan State University; Dissertation: Atomic and Molecular Clusters at Ultra-low
M.S., College of Charleston Temperature
Dissertation: Effects of Global Change on Physiology of
Trichodesmium and Crocosphaera with Implications for Carmen Gonzalez, Communication, B.A., M.A., University of
Biogeochemical Cycles Southern California
Dissertation: Everyday Transnationalism: A Communication
Sandra Marie Garcia-Myers, Cinematic Arts, B.S., B.A., M.A., Ecology Approach to Transnational Health and Parenting
University of San Diego; M.A., University of Southern
California; M.S., University of California, Los Angeles Amy Danielle Granados, Communication, B.A., M.A.,
Dissertation: Shadows of Stardom: Latina Actresses in the University of Southern California
1930s Hollywood Produced Spanish Language Films Dissertation: Chasing the American Scene: Casting Directors
and Diversity in Film and Television
Kathleen Alice Garrison, Neuroscience, B.S., University of
California, Los Angeles Andrew Gray, Genetic, Molecular and Cellular Biology, B.S.,
Dissertation: Modulating the Motor System by Action University of Edinburgh
Observation: Implications for Stroke Rehabilitation Dissertation: T h e Effect of Tumor-Mediated Immune
Suppression on Prostate Cancer Immunotherapy
Zachary Demetrius Gassoumis, Gerontology, B.S., University of
Durham Christina Marie Gray, Political Science and International
Dissertation: T h e Economic Security of an Aging Minority Relations, B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Population: A Profile of Latino Baby Boomers to Inform Dissertation: Efficient Passions: Care and Justice Work in the
Future Retirees Context of International Human Rights Nongovernmental
Organizations
Peter Train Geantil, Mechanical Engineering, B.A., University of
California, Berkeley; M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Long Range Internal Stresses in Deformed
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Sarah Elizabeth Greene, Geological Sciences, B.A., B.S., Virginia M . Hazen, Neuroscience, B.S., Florida State University
University of Rochester Dissertation: T h e Diverse Roles of Smads in Dorsal Spinal
Dissertation: Early Mesozoic Mass Extinctions: Ecological Cord Development
Recovery and Carbonate Sedimentary Effects
Jing He, Biostatistics, B.S., University of Science and
William David Gunn, Slavic Languages and Literatures, B.A., Technology, China; M.S., University of Southern California
Arizona State University; M.A., University of Southern Dissertation: Polygenic Modeling of Disease Risk
California
Dissertation: The First Soviet Jubilee: 'Back to Ostrovsky!' and Kaije He, Genetic, Molecular and Cellular Biology, B.S., Peking
Reclaiming the Works of A.N. Ostrovsky on the Early Soviet University, China
Stage Dissertation: T h e Cancer Stem-like Phenotype: Therapeutics,
Phenotypic Plasticity and Mechanistic Studies
Christian Alexander Gutierrez, Biomedical Engineering, B.S.,
M.S., California Institute of Technology Sylvia Ying He, Policy, Planning and Development, B.S.,
Dissertation: Development of Flexible Polymer-based Sun Yat-Sen University, China; M.A., McMaster University;
Mems Technologies for Integrated Mechanical Sensing in M.A., University of Southern California
Neuroprosthetic Systems Dissertation: Demystifying Children's Travel Behavior in
Journeys to School
Mahta Haghi, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Tehran,
Iran Miguel Ricardo Hernandez Garcia, Civil Engineering, B.S.,
Dissertation: Modeling and Mitigation of Radiation-induced Industrial University of Santander, Colombia; M.S., M.S.,
Charge Sharing Effects in Advanced Electronics University of Southern California
Dissertation: Analytical and Experimental Studies in Data-
Arum Han, Genetic, Molecular and Cellular Biology, B.S., driven Models for Uncertain Nonlinear Systems
Kyung Hee University, Korea
Dissertation: Molecular Mechanism of Transforming Growth Jesus James Hernandez, American Studies and Ethnicity, B.A.,
Factor-fa Signaling in Skin Wound Healing Brown University; M.A., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Deviant Diasporas: Illegitimacy, Exile, and U.S.
Han Han, Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, B.S., Cuban Cultural Politics
University of Southern California
Dissertation: Epigenetic Regulation and Epigenetic Therapy Sarah Hollenberg, Art History, BFA, Nova Scotia College of Art
of Cancer and Design, Canada; M.A., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Art on Television, 1967-1974
Liang Han, Business Administration, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong
University, China Ian Walter Holloway, Social Work, B.A., University of
Dissertation: Selected Issues in Multi-channel Competitive California, San Diego; M S W , M P H , Columbia University-
Supply Chains Dissertation: Social Network and Contextual Influences on
Substance Use and H I V Risk Among Young M e n W h o Have
Veena Hariharan, Cinematic Arts, B.Equiv., University of Sex with Men
Madras, India; M.A., G.Cert., University of Southern
California Edward Matthew Holsinger, Linguistics, B.A., George Mason
Dissertation: Private Modernities: T h e "I" in Contemporary University; M.A., University of Southern California
Indian Documentary and Visual Culture Dissertation: Cutting the Mustard: An Experimental
Investigation of Idiomatic Expressions in the Lexicon
Laura Lea Harjo, Geography, B.S., University of Kansas
Dissertation: Muscogee (Creek) Nation: Seven Generation Derek Michael Horstmeyer, Business Administration, B.S.,
Planning Blueprint University of Chicago; M.S., Stanford University
Dissertation: Three Essays on Board Structure
Safar Hatami, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Sharif University of
Technology, Iran; M.S., University of Calgary, Canada Wenbo Hou, Chemistry, B.S., Beijing Normal University,
Dissertation: Gate Delay Modeling and Static Timing Analysis China; M.S., University of Saskatchewan, Canada
in ASIC Designs Considering Process Variations Dissertation: Plasmonic Enhancement of Photocatalysis

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Eric Rutledge Hoyt, Cinematic Arts, B.S., Northwestern Yoomi Jeon, Policy, Planning and Development, B.A., University
University; M F A , University of Southern California of California, Berkeley
Dissertation: Hollywood Vault: The Business of R i m Libraries, Dissertation: Governing Regional Collaboratives: Design
1915-1960 Principles, Management and Leadership

Biliang H u , Chemical Engineering, B.S., University of Science Minna Jia, Political Science and International Relations, B.Econ.
and Technology B.L., M.A., Peking University, China
Dissertation: Lentiviral Vaccine Engineering Towards Dissertation: Political Identity and Political Participation:
Enhanced Safety and Efficiency China's Post-80's Generation

Ling Hu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of Katharine Elizabeth Johanesen, Geological Sciences, B.S., Beloit
Posts and Telecommunications, China; B.Engr., Beijing College
Information Technology Institute, China; M.S., Northeastern Dissertation: The Thermal and Deformational History of the
University Ronda Peridotite, S. Spain
Dissertation: Query Integrity and Data Privacy of Spatial Data
in the Cloud Brandon Darryl Johns, Philosophy, B.A., California State
University, Fullerton; B.A., University of California, Riverside
Amie Eunah Hwang, Epidemiology, B.S., University of Dissertation: The Boundaries of the Intentional
California, Davis
Dissertation: Early Childhood Health Experience and Adult Anne Jokiaho, Integrative and Evolutionary Biology, BSC,
Phenotype in Twins Helsinki Laboratory Institute, Finland
Dissertation: The Integration of Peripheral and Central
Adam Joseph Ianno, Geological Sciences, B.S., M.S., University Glucose Sensing with the Rate of Fall in Glycemia
of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Dissertation: From the Mantle to the Atmosphere: The Role Hyunjoon Joo, Policy, Planning and Development, B.A.,
of Crustal Assimilation in the Evolution of Continental Arc M.P.A., Seoul National University, Korea
Plutons Dissertation: Commercial Microfinance in Korea: Outreach,
Customer Choice and Satisfaction, and Impact
Mayumo Inoue, Comparative Literature, B.A., University of
California, Berkeley, M.A., University of Southern California Anika Otamu Naomi Joseph, Biomedical Engineering, B.S.,
Dissertation: Muses of History: Colonial Memories, Works of University of Pittsburgh; M.S., University of Southern
Art, and Heterogeneous Community in America and the Asia California
Pacific since 1945 Dissertation: Hyperspectral Optical Imaging for Detection,
Diagnosis, and Staging of Cancer
Joshua Inouye, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Georgia Institute
of Technology, M.S, University of Southern California Jonathan Jai Rajendra Joshi, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Dissertation: Bio-inspired Tendon-driven Systems: K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, India
Computational Analysis, Optimization, and Hardware Dissertation: Plasticity in C M O S Neuromorphic Circuits
Implementation
Byungchan Jung, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., M.Engr.,
Ravi Sardovia Iyer, Psychology, B.A., Columbia University, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea
M.A., University of Southern California Dissertation: Modeling, Control and Implementation
Dissertation: Experiential Purchasing Tendency as a Function of Control System of Two-wheel Mobile Platform with
of Approach Versus Avoidance Motivation Application to Power Wheelchairs

Ki Young Jang, Computer Science, B.S., Hongik University, Gideon Mark Juve, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., University of
Korea; M.S., University of Southern California Southern California
Dissertation: Explicit Airtime Allocation in 802.11-based Dissertation: Resource Management for Scientific Workflows
Wireless Networks
Reza Kalhor, Genetic, Molecular and Cellular Biology, B.S.,
Radheekajayasundera, Sociology University of Tehran, Iran
Dissertation: Improvements in Women's Status, Decision- Dissertation: Studying Three-Dimensional Organization of
making and Child Nutrition: Evidence from Bangladesh and Human Genome
Indonesia

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Sunita Kanubhai Kalsariya, Policy, Planning and Development, Jonathan Scott Kelly, Computer Science, B.S., University of
B.S., MP1, Centre for Environmental Planning Alberta, Canada
Dissertation: Governance and Urban Design: Omaha By Dissertation: Visual-inertial Sensor Fusion and Self-calibration
Design for Accurate Navigation in Dynamic Environments

Jewon Kang, Electrical Engineering, B.Eng., Seoul National Shawna Kathleen Kelly, Communication, B.A., Western
University, Korea Washington University M.A., University of Southern
Dissertation: Efficient High-Definition Video Coding California
Techniques Dissertation: Running with Newbies: Understanding Online
Communities Through the Eyes of Second-Generation
Kristy Hyung Ah Kang, Cinematic Arts, B.A., University Gamers
of California, Los Angeles; M F A , University of Southern
California Randall Norman Kenien, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S.,
Dissertation: The Seoul of Los Angeles: Contested Identities Pepperdine University, M.S., University of Southern California
and Transnationalism in Immigrant Space Dissertation: Comparison of Cationic and Amphipathic Cell
Penetrating Peptides in the Internalization and Intracellular
Nikhil Kumar Kar, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of Localization of Cytochrome C-conjugates
California, Irvine; M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Fatigue and Fracture of Polymer Composites Sarah Elizabeth Keyes, History, B.A., Pomona College; M.A.,
University of Southern California
Anantha Mahadevan Karthikeyan, Electrical Engineering, B.E., Dissertation: Beyond the Plains: Migration to the Pacific and
Vellore Institute of Technology, M.S., University of Southern the Reconfiguration of America, 1820s-1900s
California
Dissertation: LQFeedback Formulation for H-infinity Output Malik Muhammad Zaki Murtaza Khan, Computer Science, B.S.,
Feedback Control University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi; M.S., University
of Southern California
Pradeep Chandra Kathi, Policy, Planning and Development, Dissertation: Auto-tuning, Code Generation and Optimization
B.S., Indian Institute of Technology, Madras; M.A, Indian in GPUs
Institute of Management, Calcutta; M P A , University of
Southern California Diane Kim, Biology, B.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Connecting Neighborhood Councils and City Dissertation: A Decade of Microbes: Dynamics of Microbial
Agencies - Evaluation of the Learning and Design Forums Eukaryotic Assemblages at the U S C Microbial Observatory
and Role of the University as a Mediating Institution
Eunyoung Kim, Computer Science, B.S., B.S., Sungkyunkwan
Brittany Kay, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of University, Korea
Southern California Dissertation: Scalable Object Classification in Range Images
Dissertation: Modeling Anti-tumoral Effects of Drug-Induced
Activation of the Cell-extrinsic Apoptotic Pathway Hoon Kim, Genetic, Molecular and Cellular Biology, B.A.,
Yonsei University, Korea; B.S., University of Minnesota,
Laurie Joanne Kaye, Policy, Planning and Development, B.A., Minneapolis
California State University, Los Angeles; M.A., University of Dissertation: Modulating Beta-Catenin Function Maintains
California, Los Angeles Mouse Epiblast Stem Cell and Human ES Cell Self-renewal
Dissertation: Evergreen Economies: Institutions, Industries,
and Issues in the Green Economy Hyongshin Kim, East Asian Languages and Cultures, B.A.,
Kyung Hee University, Korea; M.A., University of California,
Leyla Kazemi, Computer Science, B.S., Amir-Kabir University of Los Angeles
Technology, Iran; M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: T h e New Generation on Screen: Youth Culture
Dissertation: GeoCrowd: Enabling Trustworthy Privacy-aware and Youth Cinema in South Korea Since the 1990s
Query Answering with Spatial Crowdsourcing
Jiye Kim, Psychology, B.A., Scripps College; M.A., University of
Ebrahim Farhad Kazemzadeh, Computer Science, B.A., M.S., Southern California
University of Southern California Dissertation: The Neural Coding of Inter-object Relations
Dissertation: Natural Language Description of Emotions

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Jonghwan Kim, Business Administration, BBA, Yonsei Cheng-Hao Kuo, Electrical Engineering, B . S , National Taiwan
University, Korea; M B A , Korea Advanced Institute of Science University, M.S., Carnegie-Mellon University-
and Technology Dissertation: Multiple Pedestrians Tracking by Discriminative
Dissertation: Relationship Between Accounting Performance Models
and Career Decisions
Manish Kurse, Biomedical Engineering, B . S , Indian Institute of
Michelle Kim, Comparative Literature, B.A., Oberlin College; Technology, Madras; M.S., University of Southern California
M.A., University of California, Los Angeles Dissertation: Inference of Computational Models of Tendon
Dissertation: Antipodes of Asian American Literature: Networks via Sparse Experimentation
Heterolingualism and the Asian Americas
Chuan Kuzin, Urban Education Policy, B . A , Brigham Young
Min Ah Kim, Social Work, B . A , B . A , M S W , Yonsei University; M . A , Harvard Graduate School of Education
University, Korea Dissertation: Parent Compacts in Urban Charter Schools:
Dissertation: Psychological Distress in Adolescent and Young An Exploration of Contents and Processes
Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer in Korea
Ben Siu Pan Lam, Genetic, Molecular and Cellular Biology,
Hisako Kobayashi, Policy, Planning and Development, B . A , B . S , University of California, Berkeley
Chiba University, Japan; MP1, Cornell University Dissertation: Investigating the Role of the Calcium-sensing
Dissertation: Conflict Prevention in Indonesia Receptor in the Localization of Normal and Malignant
Hematopoietic Cells in the Bone Marrow Stem Cell Niche
Steven Eric Koppitsch, Business Administration, B . A , Whitman
College; M B A , University of Rochester Charlotte Lapsansky, Communication, B . A , Brown University
Dissertation: Can Firms Recover from Service Failures via M . A , University of Southern California
Customer Surveys? Reducing Customer Anger Following a Dissertation: Communicating Women's Rights in the Mobile
Negative Experience Phone Age: Historical Perspectives and New Innovations

Frederick Charles Krause, Chemistry, B . A , Pomona College Anca Ioana Lasc, Art History, B . A , International University
Dissertation: Electrocatalysts for Direct Liquid-feed Fuel Cells Bremen; M . A , University of Southern California
and Advanced Electrolytes for Lithium-ion Batteries Dissertation: Designing Space: T h e French Private Interior
Illustrated, 1852-1914
Ivan Krylov, Chemistry, B . S , Saint Petersburg State University,
Russia Simon Latyshev, Aerospace Engineering, B . S , University of
Dissertation: Synthesis, Structural Analysis and In Vitro Anti- California, Los Angeles
Viral Activities of Novel Cyclic and Acyclic ( S ) - H P M P C and Dissertation: Formation Flight Control of Autonomous
(S)-HPMPATyrosinamide Ester Prodrugs Agents and Cooperative Navigation in Unknown Environment

Anita Kumar, Anthropology, B . A , University of California, Laura Lynn Lazarus, Chemistry, B . A , University of California,
Berkeley; M . A , G . C e r t , University of Southern California Irvine; B . S , California State University, Los Angeles
Dissertation: Counseling South Asian Immigrant Domestic Dissertation: Cooperative Effect of Ionic Liquid Solvents in
Violence Survivors in a Moral Border Zone Microfluidic Devices for Fabricating Monodisperse Metal
Nanoparticles
Sunil Kumar, Electrical Engineering, B T . Indian Institute of
Technology Hoang Xuan Le, Computer Engineering, B . S , M.S., George
Dissertation: Critically Sampled Wavelet Filter Banks on Mason University
Graphs Dissertation: High Performance Architectures for Large Scale
Packet Forwarding and String Matching
Nisha U. Kunte, American Studies and Ethnicity, B . A ,
Columbia University; M . A , University of Southern California Thanh M . Le, Electrical Engineering, B . S , University of
Dissertation: Moving Parts: Refiguring Corporeal Difference California, San Diego; M.S., University of California,
and the Human through Organ Transplant Narratives Los Angeles
Dissertation: Integration of Practical High Sensitivity
Whispering Gallery Mode Resonator Sensors

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Viet H o Le, American Studies and Ethnicity, BFA, California Szu-Ping Lee, Physical Therapy, B . S , National Yang-Ming
State University, Fullerton; M . A , University of Southern University, Taiwan; M.S., University of Florida
California; M F A , University of California, Irvine Dissertation: T h e Influence of Hip Muscle Performance on
Dissertation: Return Engagement: Contemporary Art's Postural Stability and Ankle Biomechanics
Traumas of Modernity and History in Diasporic Sai Gon and
Phnom Penh W o n h o Lee, Statistical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology,
B . S , Cornell University, M P H , University of Southern
Jae Kyoo Lee, Biomedical Engineering, B . S , M.S., Seoul California
National University, Korea Dissertation: A Nonparametric Latent Variable Modeling
Dissertation: Multi-marker Real-time Optical Imaging of Live Framework: Determining Underlying Pathways and Factors of
Cell Population Under Controlled Stress: Apoptosis in Retinal Nicotine Addiction
Ganglion Cells
Kara Lemma, Sociology, B . A , M . A , University of Southern
Jina Lee, Computer Science, B . S , University of Washington; California
M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: The Vatican Visitation? Roman Catholic Sisters
Dissertation: Analyzing and Modeling Nonverbal Behaviors and the Adaptation of Identity in America
for Virtual Agents
Jessica Penn Lendon, Gerontology, B . A , Berry College, Georgia;
Junkwan Lee, Biomedical Engineering, B . S , Seoul National M . A , Middle Tennessee State University
University, Korea; M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: The Measurement, Life-course Patterns, and
Dissertation: Human Visual Perception of Centers of Optic Outcomes of Intergenerational Ambivalence among Parent-
Flows adult Dyads

Lewina On Yi Lee, Psychology, B . A , M . A , University of Stacy Juliann Lettman, English, B . A , Wesleyan University
Southern California Dissertation: Unfaded Echoes of Slavery: The Sublime
Dissertation: Anxiety in the Second Half of Life: Exploring Language of Violence in Jamaican Literature and Music
Trajectories and Their Interrelations with Physical Illness and
Stressful Life Events in a Population-based Twin Sample Pao-Chen Li, Molecular Biology, B . S , National Taiwan
University
Mihye Lee, Economics, M . E , Kookmin University, South Korea Dissertation: Centromere: Replication, Recombination,
Dissertation: H o w did Financial Development Affect the Reassembly
Performance of European Firms Before and After the 2008
Credit Crisis? Rui Li, Statistical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology, B . S ,
University of Science and Technology of China; M.S., M.S.,
Sang Su Lee, Computer Science, B . S , Yonsei University, Korea; M.S., University of Southern California
M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: Joint Analysis of Two Related Studies of
Dissertation: Dynamic Item Recommendation by Topic Different Data Types and Different Study Designs Using
Modeling for Social Networks Hierarchical Modeling in Detecting Gene-environment
Interactions
Su Jin Lee, Geography, B . S , M.S., Hanyang University, Korea;
G.Cert, University of Southern California Xiang Li, Biomedical Engineering, B . S , Zhejiang University,
Dissertation: Effects of Municipal Policies and Home M.S., University of Southern California
Modifications on Green Space in Los Angeles County Dissertation: Intravascular Imaging on High-frequency
Ultrasound Combined with Optical Modalities
Sungwon Lee, Electrical Engineering, B . S , Seoul National
University, Korea; M.S., University of Southern California Joyce Ching Liang, Electrical Engineering, B . S , University of
Dissertation: Application-driven Compressed Sensing California, Berkeley
Dissertation: Efficient Methods of Securing Network Codes
Susan Shu-Hsun Lee, Biomedical Engineering, B . S ,
Johns Hopkins University; M.S., University of Maryland, Sook-Lei Liew, Occupational Science, B . A , Rice University,
College Park M . A , University of Southern California
Dissertation: The Effects of Vitreous Syneresis on Dissertation: Experience Modulates Neural Activity During
Pharmacokinetics following Intravitreal Drug Delivery: An Action Understanding: Exploring Sensorimotor and Social
Evaluation with Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Cognitive Interactions

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Nichole Renee Lighthall, Gerontology, B . A , University of Jinghua Liu, Biostatistics, B . E , Beijing University of
California, Berkeley Technology; M.S., Kansas State University, Manhattan
Dissertation: Mechanisms of Stress Effects on Learning and Dissertation: Population Substructures and the Corresponding
Decision Making in Younger and Older Adults Impact on Genetic Association Studies in Admixed
Populations
Jong W o o Lim, Computer Science, B . S , M . E n g r , Kyungwun
University, South Korea; M.S., University of Southern Shuping Liu, Electrical Engineering, B . E , Anhui University of
California Technology, China; M.S., Aalto University, Finland
Dissertation: A Framework for Clustering Mixed Attributes Dissertation: Intelligent Control and Automatic Anomaly
Datasets Detection/Prediction in Sensor Based Systems

Anderson Beih-Tzun Lin, Electrical Engineering, B . S , Cornell Xuecong Liu, Integrative and Evolutionary Biology, B . S ,
University; M.S., University of Southern California Shandong Normal University, China; M.S., Chinese Academy
Dissertation: Mass Sensing with Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator of Science, China
Dissertation: Behavioral Ecology of the Sichuan Snub-nosed
Jerchern Lin, Business Administration, B . A , Michigan State Monkey {Rhinopithecus roxelland) in Shennongjia, China
University; M.S., New York University
Dissertation: Fund Convexity and Tail Risk-taking Yi-Hsien Liu, Linguistics, B . A , National Kaohsiung Normal
University, China; M . A , University of Southern California
Shih-Hsin Lin, Architecture, B . S , M.S., National Taiwan Dissertation: T h e Chinese Nominal Phrases in the Existential
University; M B S , G . C e r t , University of Southern California Construction
Dissertation: "Designing-in" Performance: Energy Simulation
Feedback for Early Design Decision Making Zuwei Liu, Physics, B . S , University of Science and Technology
of China
Yen-Ting Lin, Electrical Engineering, B . S , National Taiwan Dissertation: Electrical, Thermal, Catalytic and Magnetic
University, M.S., University of Southern California Properties of Nano-structured Materials and Their
Dissertation: Transmission Tomography for High Contrast Applications
Media
Pedro Jose Llanos, Astronautical Engineering, B . S , University of
Kar Yun Ling, Neuroscience, B . S , M.S., H o n g Kong University Valencia; M.S., University of Oklahoma
of Science and Technology Dissertation: Trajectory Mission Design and Navigation for a
Dissertation: Synaptic Defects in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Space Weather Forecast

Nadra Erin Lisha, Preventive Medicine, B . A , University Hsien-Chun Lo, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B . S , Fu Jen Catholic
of California, Los Angeles; M . A , Claremont Graduate University, Taiwan; M.S., University of Southern California
University Dissertation: Molecular Genetic Mining of the Secondary
Dissertation: T h e Dynamic Relationship of Emerging Metabolome in Aspergillus sp.
Adulthood and Substance Abuse
Lori Lopez, Communication, B . A , Pomona College; M . A ,
Ang Liu, Mechanical Engineering, B . E , Shandong University, University of Southern California; M . A , Indiana University,
China; M.S., University of Southern California Bloomington
Dissertation: A Synthesis Reasoning Framework for Early- Dissertation: Asian American Media Activism: Past, Present,
stage Engineering Design and Digital Futures

Jingfang Liu, Communication, B . A , Capital Normal University, Jaymie Anne Lorthridge, Social Work, B.A., Spelman College;
China; M . A , University of Southern California; M . A , M.S., M S W ; University of Southern California
Georgia State University Dissertation: Fidelity Within the Context of System Level
Dissertation: T h e Emergence of Green IT: T h e Formation Reforms
and Implementation of Green I T Strategy and Organizational
Change in I T Organizations Alexis Kathryn Lothian, English, B . A , University of Edinburgh;
M . A , University of Sussex, England
Dissertation: Deviant Futures: Queer Temporality and the
Cultural Politics of Science Fiction

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Chung-Cheng Lou, Electrical Engineering, B . S , National Drew Margolin, Communication, B . A , Yale University, M . A ,
Tsing Hua University, Taiwan; M.S., University of Southern University of Southern California
California Dissertation: The Evolution of Social and Semantic Networks
Dissertation: Low Complexity and High Efficiency Prediction in Epistemic Communities
Techniques for Video Coding
Rowan Clare Martindale, Geological Sciences, BSC, Queens
Sharon Kim Luk, American Studies and Ethnicity, B . A , Brown University, Canada
University; M . A , University of Southern California; M . A , Dissertation: Paleoecology of Upper Triassic Reef Ecosystems
University of California, Los Angeles and Their Demise at the Triassic-Jurassic Extinction, a
Dissertation: The Life of Paper: A Poetics Potential Ocean Acidification Event

Biquan Luo, Genetic, Molecular and Cellular Biology, B . S , Yara Faisal Masri, Architecture, B.Arch, Birzeit University,
Peking University, China Palestine
Dissertation: Investigating the Role of Endoplasmic Reticulum Dissertation: Framework for Designing Intelligent Building
Chaperone G R P 9 4 in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Regulation Envelopes
and Hematological Cancer Progression
Scott Andrew Mata, Geological Sciences, B . S , California State
Shan Luo, Psychology, B . S , Capital University of Medical University, Fullerton
Sciences, China; M . A , University of Southern California Dissertation: Paleoenvironmental Controls on Microbial Mat
Dissertation: Interaction of Approach/Withdrawal Motivation Structures in Cambrian Siliciclastic Settings: Southern Great
and Inter-temporal Choice Basin, United States

Mark Lyle, Physical Therapy, B . S , Miami University; M.S., Jonathan David Mathis, Urban Education Policy, B . S , American
Simmons College University; M.S., Trinity University
Dissertation: Quantification of Lower Extremity Dynamic Dissertation: Strategy and College Preparation: A Comparative
Capability: Implications for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Case Study of Two Early College High Schools
and Change of Direction Ability
Andrew Josef McEachin, Urban Education Policy, B . A , Cornell
Kevin Chikai Ma, Biomedical Engineering, B . S , University of University
Texas, Austin; M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: That's Not W h a t I Asked For: Three Essays
Dissertation: Ethnically-diverse Imaging Informatics-based on the (Un)Intended Consequences of California's Dual
System for Longitudinal Tracking of Multiple Sclerosis on Accountability System
MRI
Ayana Margery McNair, Cinematic Arts, B . S , San Jose State
Shao-Ling Ma, Comparative Literature, B . A , M . A , National University, M . A , University of Southern California
University of Singapore; M . A , University of Southern Dissertation: T h e Captive Public: Media Representations of
California the Police and the (Il)legitimacy of Police Power
Dissertation: T h e Social Life of Nations: A Comparative Study
of American and Chinese Utopian Novels, 1888-1906 Hadi Meidani, Civil Engineering, B . S , Khajeh Nassiroddin
Toosi University of Technology, Iran; M.S., University of
Anuj Rahul Madaria, Materials Science, B.Engr, Indian Institute Southern California
of Technology, India; M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: Uncertainty Management for Complex Systems
Dissertation: Synthesis, Characterization and Application of of Systems
Metal and Semiconductor Nanowires
Mary Barbara Mello, English, B . A , M . A , California State
Mohammad Mahvash Mohammadi, Electrical Engineering, University, Long Beach; M . A , University of Southern
B . S , Isfahan University of Technology, Iran; M.S., University California
of Southern California Dissertation: From the Hellmouth to the Witch's Cauldron:
Dissertation: Emulating Variability in the Behavior of Artificial Cooking and Feeding Evil on the Early Modern Stage
Neurons
Gustavo Alfonso Mendoza-Fandino, Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology, B . S , University of Antioquia, Columbia
Dissertation: Post-GWAS Functional Characterization of
Colorectal Cancer Risk Loci

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Melissa Bullock Millard, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B . S , Jay C. Mung, Biomedical Engineering, B . S , Columbia
Emmanuel College, Massachusetts University, M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Preclinical Studies of Novel Anti-cancer Agents Dissertation: An Ultrasound Localization System for
Targeting Integrins and Mitochondria Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Leta Yuan Ming, Art History, B . A , Yale University Rodrigo Angelo Muniz, Physics, B . S , Universidade Federal
Dissertation: Curating as Performance: Tom Marioni and the Fluminense, Brazil
Museum of Conceptual Art, 1968-1979 Dissertation: Plasmonic Excitations in Nanostructures

Mohammad Mirzaaghatabar Ahangar, Computer Engineering, Srideep Sridaran Musuvathy, Electrical Engineering, B . E ,
B . S , Amir-Kabir University of Technology, Iran; M.S., Sharif Madurai Kamaraj University, India; M.S., M.S., University of
University of Technology, Iran Southern California
Dissertation: Redundancy Driven Design of Logic Circuits for Dissertation: Coherently Interacting Dynamics in the
Emerging Technologies Neuromuscular System

Robert H . M o , Pharmaceutical Sciences, B . S , Columbia Bonnie Christine Nadzam, Literature and Creative Writing,
University B . A , Carleton College; M . A , University of Southern
Dissertation: Cell Penetrating Peptide-based Polyplexes for California; M F A , Arizona State University
siRNA Delivery Dissertation: Uncertain Fictions: Fictional Forms Addressing
Philosophical Uncertainty in the Enlightenment
Rudy Mora, Neuroscience, B . S , University of Florida
Dissertation: Genetically-encoded Probes for Visualizing Mikito Nagata, Materials Science, B . S , M.S., Kobe University,
Protein Trafficking in Living Neurons Japan
Dissertation: Synthesis, Structure and Electrochemical
Nicholas Michael Mordwinkin, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S./ Performance of Spinel LiNi2-xMx04 (M = transition metal)
P h a r m . D , Nova Southeastern University
Dissertation: T h e Peptide Angiotensin-(l-7) as a Novel Suresh Kumar Nallareddy, Business Administration, B . S , Birla
Treatment for Complications Induced by Type 2 Diabetes Institute of Technology and Science, India
Mellitus Dissertation: Does Differential Sensitivity to Aggregate
Earnings Shocks Drive Post-earnings-announcement
Joshua Louis Moss, Cinematic Arts, BFA, New York University;
M . A , University of Southern California Devyani Nanduri, Biomedical Engineering, B . S , University of
Dissertation: W h y Harry Met Sally: Coupling Narratives and Toronto, Canada; M.S., University of Southern California
the Christian-Jewish Love Story Dissertation: Prosthetic Vision in Blind Human Patients:
Predicting the Percepts of Epiretinal Stimulation
Mirmohammadyousef Motamedhashemi, B . E n g , University of
Tehran; M . E n g , Sharif University of Technology, Iran Kaoru Nashiro, Gerontology, B . A , California State University,
Dissertation: A Flow-through Membrane Reactor for Hayward
Destruction of a Chemical Warfare Simulant Dissertation: H o w Emotional Arousal and Valence Influence
Memory and Learning in Younger and Older Adults
Yunxiang Mu, Molecular Biology, B . S , M.S., Tianjin Medical
College, China Jose A. Navarro, English, B . A , University of California,
Dissertation: D N A Deamination and Binding Properties Berkeley, M . A , University of Southern California
of Wild Type and H I G M 2 Mutants of Activation-Induced Dissertation: Machos y Malinchistas: Chicano/Latino Gang
Cytidine Deaminase Narratives and Culture

Emi Mukai, Linguistics, B A , Kyushu University, Japan; M . A , Vinod Timothy Nayar, Biomedical Engineering, B . S , M.S.,
University of Southern California University of Southern California
Dissertation: Binding and Scope Dependencies with 'Floating Dissertation: Viscoelastic Characterization of Soft Biological
Quantifiers' in Japanese Materials

Rutu Mulkar-Mehta, Computer Science, M.S., University of


Southern California, B . S , Gujurat University, India
Dissertation: Granular Causality for Learning by Reading

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Jean Lee Neely, English, B . A , University of California, Irvine; Robert Christopher O'Malley, Integrative and Evolutionary
B . A , University of Paris IV Sorbonne, France Biology, B . A , Miami University; M . A , University of Alberta,
Dissertation: Sensing Race Against Representation in the Canada
Experimental Writings of Gertrude Stein: 1910-1940 Dissertation: Environmental, Nutritional and Social Aspects of
Insectivory by Gombe Chimpanzees
Lindsay Rebecca Nelson, Comparative Literature, B . A , BFA,
University of Texas, Austin; M . A , University of Southern Yoon-Kyung Oh, Policy, Planning and Development, B . A ,
California; M . A , Sophia University, Japan Yonsei University, Korea; M P A , University of Southern
Dissertation: Small Remnants: T h e Monstrous Child in California
Japanese Fiction and Cinema, 1946-2008 Dissertation: Key Individuals of Community Collective
Action and Their Network Roles; T h e Case of Neighborhood
Russell Arthur Newman, Communication, B . S , Massachusetts Councils in the City of Los Angeles
Institute of Technology, M . A , University of Southern
California; M.S., Suffolk University Younjung Oh, Art History, M . A , University of Southern
Dissertation: The Paradoxes of Network Neutralities California; B . A , Seoul National University, Korea
Dissertation: Art into Everyday Life: Department Stores as
Lauren Christina Ng, Psychology, B . A , Yale University; M . A , Purveyors of Culture in Modern Japan
University of Southern California
Dissertation: Direct and Indirect Predictors of Posttraumatic Trevor Stuart Orr, Aerospace Engineering, B . S , University of
Stress Disorder and Distress Symptoms in Orphaned Survivors California, Irvine; M.S., University of Southern California
of the 1994 Rwandan Tutsi Genocide Dissertation: Flow Around a Sphere Moving in a Steady
Horizontal Motion Through a Linearly Stratified Fluid
Chrisshonna Grant Nieva, American Studies and Ethnicity,
B . A , Pomona College; M . A , University of Southern Ronald Elliott Osborn, Political Science and International
California Relations, B A , Atlantic Union College; M.S., School of
Dissertation: This is M y Country: The Use of Blackness in Oriental and African Studies, United Kingdom
Discourses of Racial Nativism Towards Latino Immigrants Dissertation: Nihilism's Conscience: Searching for the Good
after Darwin, Marx, and Nietzsche
Saro Nikraz, Aerospace Engineering, B . E , Khajeh Nassiroddin
Toosi University of Technology, Iran; M.S., University of Courtney Schultz Pade, Communication, B . A , M . A , Stanford
Warwick, United Kingdom University; M . A , University of Southern California
Dissertation: Flame Synthesis of T i 0 2 Nanoparticles and Dissertation: Yours Is Mine, But Is Mine Yours? Examining
Their Application in Dye Sensitized Solar Cells Social Exchange Relationships In Transactive Memory
Systems
Kyoungrae Noh, Mechanical Engineering, B . E , M . E n g r , Inha
University, Korea Payam Pakbin, Engineering, B . S , Sharif University of
Dissertation: Dynamic Analysis and Control of O n e - Technology, Iran; M.S., University of Southern California
dimensional Distributed Parameter Systems Dissertation: Investigation of Physico-chemical Characteristics
of Size-segregated Particulate Matter in a Metropolitan
Arash Noshadravan, Civil Engineering, B . S , Sharif University of Environment and Their Impact on Air Quality in
Technology, Iran; M . E n g , University of Southern California Southern California
Dissertation: Stochastic Characterization, Realization and
Upscaling of Polycrystalline Materials David Gi-Yeh Pan, Psychology, B . A , Stanford University,
M A , University of Southern California
Leigh Anne Novak, Business Administration, B . S , M.S., Dissertation: Directive and Non-directive Therapist Styles:
University of Florida Brief Intervention for Subsyndromal Depression for Asian and
Dissertation: Forgiveness: Elucidating the Underlying European Americans
Psychological Processes that Foster Brand Forgiveness and
Interpersonal Forgiveness H o n g Pang, Political Science and International Relations, B.Law,
B.Econ, Peking University, China
Taylor Louise Nygaard, Cinematic Arts, B . A , University of Dissertation: T h e Political Economy of Implementation:
California, Berkeley, M . A , University of Southern California Intellectual Property Rights Protection across the World
Dissertation: The Virtual Big Sister: Visuality and Technology
in Girls Media Culture

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Veronica Andrea Paredes, Cinematic Arts, B . A , M . A , Katherine Maureen Pieper, Communication, B . A , Michigan
University of Southern California State University, M . A , University of Southern California
Dissertation: Marquee Survivals: An Alternative Dissertation: Children and the News: The Impact of Graphic
Historiography of Cinema's Recycled Spaces Visuals and Age of the Victim on Fright Responses

Je Cheol Park, Cinematic Arts, B . S , Seoul National University, Dimitris Pipinis, Economics, B . A , Athens University of
Korea; M . A , Chung-Ang University, Korea Economics; M . A , University of East Anglia; M . A , University
Dissertation: T h e Emergence of the Postnational Affects: of Southern California
Visuality Temporality and Corporeality in Global East Asian Dissertation: Bureaucracy's "Color" and the American Welfare
Films State: T h e Administration of Sanctions in T A N F

Jinhyoung Park, Biomedical Engineering, B . S , M.S., Seoul Deborah Pitts, Occupational Science, B . S , San Jose State
National University, Korea University, M B A , Pepperdine University
Dissertation: High Frequency Chirp Coded Excitation Dissertation: Thinking Like a PSC: An Exploratory Study of
Ultrasound Imaging System the Practice Reasoning of Personal Service Coordinators in a
Full Service Partnership
Meghna Patel, Molecular Biology, M.S., University of Southern
California Victoria Alekseevna Piunova, Chemistry, B . S , Saint Petersburg
Dissertation: Investigating the D N A Polymerase V Mutasome State University, Russia
Dissertation: Blends of Perfluorocarbon-end-functionalized
Michael Robert Patterson, Architecture, B . A , University of and -telechelic Polystyrene and Poly n-butyl Methacrylate
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M B S , University of Southern Synthesis and Morphology Studies
California
Dissertation: Facade Retrofit: Sustainable Facade Renovation Louis Valentine Plough, Biology, B . A , Bowdoin College
Practices for Tall Curtain Wall Buildings Dissertation: Genome-wide Analysis of Genetic Load and
Larval Mortality in a Highly Fecund Marine Invertebrate, the
Icela Pelayo, Urban Education Policy, B . A , University of Pacific Oyster Crassostrea Gigas
California, Berkeley, M . A , Loyola Marymount University
Dissertation: Culturally Responsive Coaching and Professional Cara Ellis Pohle, Social Work, B . A , M S W , Washington
Development for Teachers Working with English Language University in St. Louis
Learners: A Case Study in Early Childhood Education Dissertation: Trajectories of Internalizing Problems Among
Maltreated Girls and Boys: Differences by Maltreatment Type
Artin Petrossians, Materials Science, B . S , Islamic Azad and Developmental Timing
University, Iran; M.S., California State University, Northridge
Dissertation: Part I Electrodeposition of Platinum-Iridium Jordan Elliott Pomeroy, Systems Biology and Disease, B . S ,
Coatings and Nanowires for Neurostimulating Applications: University of Oregon
Fabrication, Characterization and In-vivo Retinal Stimulation/ Dissertation: Derivation and Characterization of Human
Recording; Part II EIS Studies of Hexavalent andTrivalent Pluripotent Stem Cells (hESCs, hiPSCs) in Clinical Grade
Chromium Based Military Coating Systems Conditions

Victoria A. Petryshyn, Geological Sciences, B . S , University of Daniel Michael Popescu, Computer Science, M.S., Georgia
Southern California Institute of Technology
Dissertation: T h e Stromatolites of Walker Lake, Nevada: Dissertation: Dependence Analysis for Distributed Event-
Modern Approaches to Understanding the Formation of the based Systems
First Fossils on Earth
Maya Stefanova Popova, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B . S ,
Andrew Pickering, Molecular Biology, B . A , Oxford University, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Bulgaria;
United Kingdom M.S., G . C e r t , University of Southern California
Dissertation: T h e Role of the Proteasome and Its Regulators in Dissertation: Sites of Ethanol Action in P2X4 Receptors
Adaptation to Oxidative Stress
Djordje Popovic, Biomedical Engineering, B . S , University of
Belgrade; M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Automatic Staging of Sleep Using Only Two
Electrodes on the Forehead

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Fynnwin Prager, Policy, Planning and Development, B . S , Jason Adam Riesa, Computer Science, B . S , M.S., Johns
London School of Economics, United Kingdom; M P P , Hopkins University
University of Southern California Dissertation: Structured Models for Bilingual Alignment
Dissertation: The Cost Distribution of a U.S. Federal
Emissions Trading Policy Luis Carlos Rodriguez, American Studies and Ethnicity, B . A ,
M . A , University of Southern California
John Janson Prindle, Psychology, B . A , B . S , University Dissertation: Chican@s in a Moment of Danger: Mexican
of California, San Diego; M . A , University of Southern American Popular Culture and Identity in Late Twentieth
California Century Los Angeles
Dissertation: A Functional Use of Response Time Data in
Cognitive Assessment Aarti Deepak Rohira, Genetic, Molecular and Cellular Biology,
M.S., University of Southern California
Nadeesha Oliver Ranasinghe, Computer Science, B . S , Imperial Dissertation: Covalent and Non-Covalent Interactions
College of Science Technology and Medicine, United Regulate M A F 1
Kingdom; M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Autonomous Detection and Adaptation To Olivier Roland, French, B . A , University of Louvain, Belgium;
Unexpected Changes W i t h Surprise-Based Learning M A , University of Southern California
Dissertation: Galvanizing the Body: Early French Cinema and
Kristin Alyse Rand, Epidemiology, B . S , University of California, Decadent Discourse
Santa Barbara; M P H , University of Southern California
Dissertation: Genetic Risk Factors in Multiple Myeloma Jennifer Ann Rosales, Cinematic Arts, B . A , M . A , University of
Southern California
Benjamin Louis Raskob, Electrical Engineering, B . S , University Dissertation: United States and European Union Media
of Pennsylvania; M.S., University of Southern California Literacy: Policy and Practice
Dissertation: A Frequency-based Mathematical Model of
Binocular Complex Cell Responses Lorenzo Rossi, Electrical Engineering, B . S , University of
Brescia, Italy; M.S., University of Southern California
Cornelius Raths, Neuroscience, B . S , E. Karls University of Dissertation: Efficient Data Collection in Wireless Sensor
Tubingen, Germany Networks: Modeling and Algorithms
Dissertation: Neuromuscular Dynamics in the Context of
Redundancy James Rowlins, French, B . A , M . A , University of London
Institute in Paris
Shalini Reddy, Mechanical Engineering, B . S , Santa Clara Dissertation: Deadly Deviations, Subversive Cinema: The
University; M . A , University of Southern California Influence of Hollywood Film Noir on the French NewWave
Dissertation: Control of Spacecraft with Flexible Structures
Using Pulse Modulated Thrusters Michael Dennis Rushforth, Linguistics, B . A , M . A , Brigham
Young University, M.S., University of Southern California
Jared Edward Reser, Psychology, B . A , M . A , University of Dissertation: Asymmetrical Discourse in Computer Mediated
Southern California; M . A , Pepperdine University Environments
Dissertation: Assessing the Psychological Correlates of Belief
Strength: Contributing Factors and Role in Behavior Jared Michael Mitsuro Russell, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B . S ,
University of Southern California
Meghann Ribbens, Molecular Biology, B . S , University of Dissertation: T h e Role of Transporters on H I V Drug Failure,
California, Los Angeles Efficacy and Toxicity
Dissertation: Survival and Evolution of Shewanella oneidensis
M R 1 : Applications for Microbial Fuel Cells Noelia Vicenta Saenz, Cinematic Arts, B . A , Princeton
University; M . A , University of Southern California
Timothy Edward Riedel, Geological Sciences, B . S , B . A , M . A , Dissertation: Mediating the Hispanic-Atlantic Imaginary:
University of Texas, Austin Gender Sexuality and the Global Negotiation of Hispanidad
Dissertation: Bacterial Respiration in the Environment Versus
Laboratory Environmental Simulations

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Zeynep Sahin, Political Science and International Relations, Celeste Renee Schmid, Policy, Planning and Development, B . A ,
B . A , Fatih University, Turkey; M . A , Bogazici University, San Diego State University; M P A , University of Southern
Turkey California; J . D , California Western School of Law
Dissertation: The Political Representation of Kurdish, Kemalist Dissertation: Management Systems and Policies Impact on
and Conservative Muslim Women in Turkey (1990-2010) Safety Compliance and Safety Outcomes: A Case Study in an
Electrical Utility
Divya Sahu, Genetic, Molecular and Cellular Biology, B . E ,
Birla Institute of Technology, India Johannes Volker Schmitt, Philosophy, B . A , M . A , Ludwig
Dissertation: Role of Secreted Heat Shock Protein 90 alpha in Maximilians University of Munich, Germany
Wound Healing and Cancer Dissertation: Iffy Confidence

Arash Saifhashemi, Electrical Engineering, B . S , M.S., Eric Olds Schneeman, Music, B . A , University of California,
Amir-Kabir University of Technology, Iran Santa Cruz; M . M , University of Texas, Austin
Dissertation: Power Optimization of Asynchronous Pipelines Dissertation: T h e German Reception of Christoph Gluck in
Using Conditioning and Reconditioning the 19th Century

Mohamed Saleh, Economics, B.Sc, Cairo University, Egypt; Christi Schroeder, Chemistry, B . S , Missouri Western State
M A , University of Southern California University
Dissertation: Muslims, Christians, and Jews in 19th and Dissertation: Quantifying Aspects of D N A Damage
20th Century Egypt: Human Capital Differences, Urban
Segregation, and Modernization Janel Susanne Schuh, Communication, B . S , James Madison
University, M A , University of Southern California; M . A ,
Mahyar Salek, Computer Science, B . S , Sharif University of University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Technology, Iran; M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: The Social Functions of Celebrity Gossip Among
Dissertation: Computational and Economic Aspects of Adolescent Girls
Procurement, Sale and Social Behavior
Nicholas Scurich, Psychology, B . A , M . A , University of
Tino Wilson Sanchez, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B . S , University Southern California
of California, Davis; M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: The Dynamics of Reasonable Doubt
Dissertation: Design and Discovery of Small Molecules
Inhibiting the Interaction of Cellular L E D G F / p 7 5 and Anton Aleksandrovich Shakhmin, Chemistry, B . S ,
HIV- 1 Integrase Saint Petersburg State University, Russia
Dissertation: Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of
Zlatina Georgieva Sandalska, Slavic Languages and Literatures, Nonhydrolyzable Nucleotide Analogs Based on Squaric Acid
B . A , University of California, Berkeley; M . A , University of and Related Systems
Southern California
Dissertation: Parodic Male Societies in Russian Culture Arunkumar Kishanlal Sharma, Chemistry, B.Equiv, University
of Mumbai, India
William Scott Sanders, Communication, B . A , University Dissertation: Applications of Loop Closure and Stochastic
of Arkansas, Fayetteville; M . A , University of Southern Potential Switching to Monte Carlo Simulations of Large
California; M . A , Purdue University Systems
Dissertation: Identity, Trust, and Credibility Online: Evaluating
Contradictory User-Generated Information via the Warranting Samir Dev Sharma, Electrical Engineering, B . S , M.S., Ohio
Principle State University
Dissertation: Accelerated Chemical Shift Encoded Water-fat
Jina Sang, Social Work, BFA, New York University, M.S., Imaging
Columbia University
Dissertation: T h e Link between Maternal Depression and Emily Schoenhofen Sharp, Psychology, B . A , Bucknell
Adolescent Risk Behavior: Mediating and Moderating Role of University; M . A , University of Southern California
Family Dissertation: Sources of Stability and Change in the Trajectory
of Openness to Experience Across the Lifespan

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Hang Shi, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr, Beijing Institute Vivek Kumar Singh, Computer Science, B . S , Indian Institute of
of Aeronautics 8c Astronomy, China; M.S., University of Technology, Kanpur; M.S., University of Southern California
Southern California Dissertation: Monocular Human Pose Tracking and Action
Dissertation: Optimal Design, Modeling and Surface Control Recognition Using Graphical Models
of Deployable Space Reflectors
Micaela Alicia Smith, American Studies and Ethnicity, B . A ,
Yemin Shi, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, B . S , University of California, San Diego; M . A , University of
Southeast University Southern California
Dissertation: Simulating the Helicase Motor of SV40 Large Dissertation: Conditions of Belonging: Life, Historical
Tumor Antigen Preservation and Tourism Development in the Making of
Pelourinho-Maciel, Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, 1965-1985
Ellen Lorene Shiau, Policy, Planning and Development, B . S ,
Northwestern University; M P P , G . C e r t , University of Matthew James Smith, English, B . A , Biola University; M . A ,
Southern California University of Connecticut
Dissertation: A View from Below: T h e Development and Dissertation: Grounds of Belief: T h e Appearance of Religion
Role of Organizational Social Capital in Neighborhood in Early Modern Performance
Regeneration in Los Angeles
Susan Elizabeth Smith, Communication, B . A , Pomona College;
Tsutomu Shimizu, Mechanical Engineering, M.S., University of M . A , University of Southern California
California, San Diego Dissertation: The Changing Nature of Museology in the
Dissertation: Catalytic Methane Combustion over Freely Digital Age: Case Studies of Situated Technology Praxis in
Suspended Palladium Nanoparticles U.S. Art Museums

Doochul Shin, Computer Engineering, B . S , Korea University; Travis Benjamin Smith, Electrical Engineering, B . S , M.S.,
M.S., University of Southern California University of Michigan
Dissertation: Techniques for Design and Synthesis of Dissertation: Techniques to Reduce Off-resonance Image
Approximate Digital Circuits for Error-tolerant Applications Artifacts in Rapid M R I

Gloria Yoo Sun Shin, Cinematic Arts, B . A , University of Amber Somoza, Chemistry, B . S , California State University,
California, Santa Cruz; M . A , University of Southern Long Beach
California Dissertation: Application of Biological and Chemical
Dissertation: White Diamond: Elizabeth Taylor, American Approaches for the Generation of New and Diverse Fungal
Empire and Postcolonial Whiteness Natural Products

Janet Shin, Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy, B . A , Pomona Sangyoung Son, Civil Engineering, B . S , M.S., Seoul National
College University, Korea
Dissertation: Understanding Primary Medication Non- Dissertation: Wave Induced Hydrodynamic Complexity and
adherence and its Associated Healthcare Outcomes: Transport in the Nearshore
A Retrospective Analysis of Electronic Medical Records in an
Integrated Healthcare Setting Shawn C. Sorenson, Physical Therapy, B . S , Rice University
Dissertation: Trojan Lifetime Champions: A Cross-sectional
Sanghee Shin, Engineering, B . S , B . E , Hanseo University, Epidemiological Study of Lifetime Health, Wellness, and
South Korea; M.S., University of Southern California Exercise in Elite Intercollegiate Student-athletes
Dissertation: Electroremediation of Offshore Muds
Contaminated with Heavy Metals Juan Martin Sotes Paladino, Business Administration, B A ,
University of Buenos Aires
Jamie William John Simcox, Political Science and International Dissertation: Essays in Delegated Portfolio Management
Relations, B . A , Cambridge University, United Kingdom Under Market Imperfections
Dissertation: Pwellism, Thatcherism and the Conservative
Party, 1945-1987: The Party as the Site of Ideological Esin Bengisu Sozer, Electrical Engineering, B . S , Hacettepe
Transition University, Turkey
Dissertation: Magnesium-based Photocathodes for Triggering
Back-Lighted Thyratrons

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Marija Spanovic, Psychology, B . S , University of Utah; M . A , Yujiao Jennifer Sun, Physiology and Biophysics, B . S , Peking
University of Southern California University, China
Dissertation: Justification of Selfishness: Projection as a Dissertation: Interplay of Excitation and Inhibition in
Mechanism of Justification Auditory Circuit

Anthony Sparks, American Studies and Ethnicity, BFA, M . A , Zhijie Sun, Chemical Engineering, B . E , Tsinghua University
University of Southern California Dissertation: Performance Monitoring and Disturbance
Dissertation: Image Breakers, Image Makers: Producing Race, Adaptation for Model Predictive Control
America and Television, 1999-2009
Ekaterina Vladimirovna Svyatets, Political Science and
Anupa Anjali Srinivasan, Literature and Creative Writing, B . A , International Relations, B . S , Vladivostok State University of
University of California, Riverside; M P W , University of Economics, Russia; M . A , University of Southern California
Southern California Dissertation: Power, Profits, and Politics: Energy Cooperation
Dissertation: Beyond Borders: T h e German Language Short and Conflict in Eurasia
Story After 1989
Adam Symonds, Communication, B . A , Whitman College;
Sudeep Srivastava, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, M . A , University of Southern California; M . A , California
B . S , Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India State University, Fullerton
Dissertation: Model Selection Methods for Genome W i d e Dissertation: At the Game or in the Basement: Baseball Blogs
Association Studies and Statistical Analysis of RNA Seq Data and Fan Culture

Beth Ann Stauffer, Biology, B . S , University of Miami April Tai, Chemical Engineering, B . S , University of California,
Dissertation: Plankton Dynamics in a Nearshore Coastal Los Angeles; M.S., San Jose State University
Environment: Responses to Short-term Environmental Dissertation: Engineering Viral Vectors for Enhanced Gene
Fluctuations and Top-down Control Delivery

Kristen Stearns, Physical Therapy, B . S , University of California, Satsuki Takahashi, Electrical Engineering, B . S , University of
Irvine; M.S., University of California, San Francisco Michigan, Ann Arbor; M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: The Influence of Hip Muscle Performance Dissertation: Titanium-indiffused Lithium Niobate Waveguide
on Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Neuromuscular Fabry Perot Modulator
Activation: Implications for A C L Injury
Jia Tan, Cinematic Arts, B . A , Tsinghua University, China;
Robert David Stefanek, English, B . A , Michigan State M . A , University of Southern California
University; M . A , University of Southern California Dissertation: Special Cultural Zones in Post-socialist China:
Dissertation: Spying and Surveillance in the Early Modern Media and the Geographical Imagination of Guangdong
State and Stage Province

Jinho Suh, Computer Engineering, B . S , Seoul National Yingying Tang, Philosophy, B.A., Peking University, China
University, Korea; M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: Distributional Equality and Its Intrinsic Value
Dissertation: Models for Soft Errors in Low-level Caches
Daniel Joseph Tauss, Political Science and International
Shuting Sun, Chemistry, B . S , Xiamen University, China Relations, B . A , Yale University M . A , M . A , University of
Dissertation: Fluorescent Imaging Probes of Nitrogen- Hawaii, Manoa
Containing Bone Active Drugs: Design, Synthesis and Dissertation: T h e Long Waltz: Temporal Horizons and
Applications Strategic Decisions in US-China Relations

Xiaoxun Sun, Computer Science, B . E , Beijing University LiPing Teng, Civil Engineering, B . S , M.S., M C M , University
of Aerospace and Astronomy, China; M.S., University of of Southern California
Southern California Dissertation: Scattering and Diffraction of Anti-Plane (SH)
Dissertation: Incremental Search-based Path Planning for Elastic Waves by Parabolic Surface Topographies
Goal-directed Navigation with a Changing Goal

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Surat Terapathana, Civil Engineering, B . S , Virginia Military Benjamin Uchiyama, History, B . A , University of California,
Institute; M.S., University of Southern California Davis; M . A , Harvard University
Dissertation: An Energy Method for Earthquake Resistant Dissertation: Carnival War: A Cultural History of Wartime
Design of RC Structures Japan,1937-1945

Garrett E.B. Thompson, Cinematic Arts, B A , Susquehanna Jeffrey Craig Vaglio, Architecture, B . S , University of Kansas;
University; M F A , University of Southern California M.Arch, G . C e r t , University of Southern California
Dissertation: Waging "War" Against Black Intellectualism: Dissertation: Aerophysics of Double-skin Facades: Cavity
Fighting for and Dying Over Knowledge, Dope and Hip H o p Dynamics and Structural Response of Multi-story Double-
Culture in Black Liberation skin Facades

Gerardo Antonio Toro Farmer, Ocean Sciences, B . S , Joanna Dawn Valentine, Classics, B . A , Evergreen State College
Universidad de Valle, Spain Dissertation: The Archaeology of Parmenides: Philosophy and
Dissertation: Spatial Distribution of the Optical Properties, Material Culture in Fifth-century Campania
Suspended Materials, and the Particulate Organic Carbon as a
Tool for Validating Remote Sensing Images in Shallow Areas Antonella Vecchiato, Linguistics, M . A , University of Southern
California; L A U R E A , University of Venice, Italy
Joshua David Train, Computer Engineering, B . S , Biola Dissertation: Events in the Grammar of Direct and Indirect
University; M.S., University of Southern California Causation
Dissertation: Routing Fountains: Leveraging Broadcast
Channels to Improve the Dissemination of Control Gretel Haydee Vera Rosas, American Studies and Ethnicity,
Information for Large Inter-domain Networks B . A , University of California, Santa Cruz; M . A , University of
Southern California
Stephen Charles Tratz, Computer Science, B . S , B . S , University Dissertation: The Breaking and Remaking of Everyday Life:
of Idaho; M.S., University of Southern California Illegality, Maternity and Displacement in the Americas
Dissertation: Semantically-enriched Parsing for Natural
Language Understanding Bjarni Johann Vilhjalmsson, Computational Biology and
Bioinformatics, B . S , University of Copenhagen, Denmark
En-Shuo Tsau, Electrical Engineering, B . S , National Taiwan Dissertation: Mapping Complex Traits in Structured
University; M.S., University of Southern California Populations
Dissertation: Robust Features for Audio and Vibration Signal
Processing Luisa Villani, Literature and Creative Writing, B . A , California
State University, Northridge; M . A , University of Pittsburgh
Shao Hung Fred Tsen, Genetic, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Dissertation: T h e Intimate Estrangement of Poetry, Drama
B . S , University of California Los Angeles and Opera
Dissertation: Extracellular Hsp90ci Promotes Human Dermal
Fibroblast Migration and Skin Wound Healing via the Distal Eduardo Villanueva Chigne, Philosophy, B . A , Pontific Catholic
N P T Y Motif within LRP-1 Receptor and Three Downstream University of Peru; M . A , University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Akt Kinases: Direct Evidence for a Cross-Membrane Signal Dissertation: Constraining Assertion: An Account of
Transduction Mechanism Context-sensitivity

Jack Tseng, Integrative and Evolutionary Biology, B . A , Leonora Kathleen Wagner, Music, B . S , Biola University, M . A ,
University of California, Berkeley University of Southern California
Dissertation: Convergent Morphological Evolution in Hyenas Dissertation: T h e Collaboration of Choir and Congregation in
and Dogs: The Relationship Between Form and Function Performing the Music of Michael Praetorius

Po-He Tseng, Computer Science, B . S , National Chiao T u n g Adrienne Ellen Walser, English, B . A , University of Arizona;
University, Taiwan; M.S., University of Southern California M . A , University of Southern California
Dissertation: Eye-trace Signatures of Clinical Populations Dissertation: Modernism's Poetics of Dislocation
Under Natural Viewing
Hao Wang, Psychology, B . E , Xiangtan University, China
Dissertation: Acquisition of Functional Categories

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Siyi Wang, Chemistry, B . E , Hefei University of Technology, Yanyu W u , Economics, B . A , M . A , Fudan University, China;
China M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Squaraines and Their Applications to Organic Dissertation: Essays in Panel Data Analysis
Photovoltaics
Yue W u , Chemistry, B . S , Portland State University
Thanapat Wanichanon, Aerospace Engineering, B . S , King Dissertation: Novel Stereochemical Probes for D N A
Mongkut's Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang, Thailand; Polymerases: Nucleoside Triphosphate Beta, Gamma-CXY
M.S., M.S., University of Southern California Analogues
Dissertation: Closed-form Approaches to Tracking Control of
Nonlinear Uncertain Systems Letisha Renee Wyatt, Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology,
B . S , University of California, Davis
Melissa Brooke Warden, Epidemiology, B . S , University of Dissertation: Ethanol Modulation of Neuronal P2X4
Wisconsin, Milwaukee; M.S., Universidad Metropolitana, Receptors
Puerto Rico
Dissertation: Genomic Variants Associated with Ewing Liang Xiao, Chemical Engineering, B . S , University of Science
Sarcoma Susceptibility and Technology
Dissertation: Cancer Immunotherapy Utilizing Engineered
Jeff Watson, Cinematic Arts, B . A , McGill University, Canada; Lentiviral Vector and Immunotoxin
M F A , York University
Dissertation: Reality Ends Here: Transforming Community Biqin Summer Xie, Business Administration, B . S , Fudan
Through Pervasive Play University, China; M.A., Tulane University
Dissertation: Does Fair Value Accounting Exacerbate the
Xiao Wei, Philosophy, B . A , Renmin University of China; Pro-cyclicality of Bank Lending?
M C G , University of Southern California
Dissertation: Defending Rawls's "Law of Peoples" Against SonghuaXing, Computer Science, B . S , Nanjing University of
Cosmopolitan Critiques Science and Technology, China; M.S., University of Southern
California
Yichun Wei, Neuroscience, B . S , University of Science and Dissertation: Geospatial Query Processing in Surface and
Technology of China Hybrid Spaces
Dissertation: A Novel Neuronal Mechanism for Temporal
Order Discrimination Li Xiong, Communication, B . A , Beijing Foreign Studies
University, China; M . A , University of Southern California;
Zong Wei, Genetic, Molecular and Cellular Biology, B . S , Fudan M.S., University of Edinburgh, Scotland
University, China Dissertation: T h e Social Meaning of Sharing and Geocoding:
Dissertation: Investigating the Molecular Mechanism of Location Awareness in Online Communities
Somatic Cell Reprogramming
LinliXu, Business Administration, B . A , Jilin University, China;
Michelle Lyn Wilson, English, B A , M . A , University of M A , University of British Columbia, Canada
Southern California Dissertation: Product Quality Investment and Advertising:
Dissertation: Legal Spectres: Mothers and the Law in the Analysis of the Auto Industry
Victorian Novel
Shi Xu, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B . S , China University of
Jittrapom Wongsa-Ngam, Mechanical Engineering, B . E , King Science and Technology
Mongkut's University of Technology, Thonburi, Thailand; Dissertation: T h e Trafficking of Rabl l a and plgR in Lacrimal
M.S., University of Southern California Gland Acinar Cells
Dissertation: Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of
Copper Alloy after Severe Plastic Deformation Processing Shili Xu, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B . S , Peking University,
China
Xiaoxia W u , Electrical Engineering, B . E , Jilin University, Dissertation: Discovery of Novel Small-molecule Anticancer
China; M.S., University of Southern California; M.S., Beijing Agents with Unique Mechanisms of Action
University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Dissertation: High-speed Optical Signal Processing and
Performance Monitoring Towards TBit/S Optical Networks

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Xiaokun Xu, Psychology, B . S , M.S., Southeast University, Srinivas Yerramalli, Electrical Engineering, B . S , International
China; M . A , University of Southern California Institute of Information Technology, India
Dissertation: The Neural Correlates of Face Perception and Dissertation: Communications over Highly Time-varying
Representation Underwater Acoustic Channels

Ken Yamauchi, Neuroscience, B . A , University of California, Omer Faruk Yilmaz, Electrical Engineering, B . S , Middle East
Berkeley Technical University, Turkey
Dissertation: T h e Role of Bone Morphogenetic Protein Dissertation: Advanced Nonlinear Optical Signal Processing
Receptors in Axon Growth and Guidance in the Developing Techniques for High Speed, Reconfigurable Optical Fiber
Spinal Cord Networks

Vicky Yamamoto, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B . S , Bin Yin, Linguistics, B . A , Huaiyin Teacher's College, China;
Mount St. Mary's College M . A , University of Southern California
Dissertation: Mechanisms of CBP/(3-Catenin Signaling Dissertation: Investigating Chinese Speakers' Acquisition of
Inhibitors and IL-6 Mediators in Head and Neck Cancers/ Telicity in English
Role of Ryk and Smek in Neurogenesis
Fei Yin, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B . S , Nanjing University,
Bo Yang, Computer Science, B.Engr, M.S., Tsinghua China; M.S., University of Southern California
University, China Dissertation: T h e Mitochondrial Energy-Redox Axis in Aging
Dissertation: Multiple Human Tracking by Unsupervised and Caloric Restriction: Role of Nicotinamide Nucleotide
Learned Knowledge Transhydrogenase

Hao-Chung Yang, Materials Science, B . S , National Central Mahdi Yoozbashizadeh, Industrial and Systems Engineering,
University; M.S., National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan B . S , Sharif University of Technology, Iran; M.S., University
Dissertation: Semi-random Pillar 1-3 Piezoelectric of Southern California
Composites for Ultrasound Imaging Applications Dissertation: Metallic Parts Fabrication with the Selective
Inhibition Sintering Based on Microscopic Inhibition
Jeng-Yuan Yang, Electrical Engineering, B . S , National
Changhua University, Taiwan; M.S., University of Southern Jean Michi Yoshii, Aerospace Engineering, B . S , B . S ,
California Massachusetts Institute of Technology, M.S., University of
Dissertation: Optical Performance Monitoring and Signal Southern California
Processing to Enable Robust and Reconfigurable Optical Dissertation: A Saturn Magnetosphere Plasma Model
Networks
Kelly Corinne Young-Wolff, Psychology, B . A , University of
Yi-Hua Edward Yang, Electrical Engineering, B . S , National California, Berkeley; M . A , M P H , University of Southern
Taiwan University; M.S., University of Maryland, California
College Park Dissertation: Investigation of Risk and Resiliency Factors for
Dissertation: Large-Scale and High-throughput Pattern Stress-Related Drinking Among Adults: T h e Moderating
Matching on Parallel Architectures Roles of Early Life Stressors and Alcohol-Related Cognitions

Yuan Yao, Electrical Engineering, B . S , Huazhong University of Luka Yovetich, Philosophy, B . A , University of Kansas
Science and Technology, China Dissertation: Merely Verbal Disputes in Philosophy
Dissertation: QpS Aware Algorithm Design for Distributed
Systems Genevieve Yue, Cinematic Arts, B . A , Princeton University;
G . C e r t , University of Southern California
Wai Hang Yee, Policy, Planning and Development, B A , M . A , Dissertation: Medusan Optics: Film, Feminism, and the
University of H o n g Kong Forbidden Image
Dissertation: China's Environmental Reform: Ecological
Modernization, Regulatory Compliance, and Institutional Dara Zeehandelaar, Urban Education Policy, B . A , Cornell
Change University; M.S., T h e University of Maryland, College Park
Dissertation: T h e Local Politics of Education Policy:
Interactions Among School Boards, Superintendents, and
Teachers' Unions

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Ni Zeng, Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, B . S , Fan Zheng, Biomedical Engineering, B . S , Wuhan University,
Tsinghua University China; M . E , University of Science and Technology of China
Dissertation: P T E N Promotes Cell Growth and Prevents Dissertation: Development of a High Frequency Phased Array
Oxidative Stress Induced Cell Death Ultrasound Imaging System

Daoyuan Zhai, Electrical Engineering, B . S , Beijing University Yuan Zhong, Molecular Biology, B . S , Tianjin Medical College,
of Posts and Telecommunications, China; M.S., University of China
Southern California Dissertation: Cdc7/Dbf4 Function in Replication Fork
Dissertation: Advanced Learning Systems for Highly Progression in Response to D N A Damage
Uncertain Environments
Bo Zhou, Molecular Biology, B . S , M.S., China Agricultural
M i Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B . S , Peking University, University
China; M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: Structural and Biochemical Studies of Large T
Dissertation: Body Area Sensing for Human Activity Antigen: T h e SV40 Replication Helicase
Modeling and Recognition with Applications in Healthcare
and Rehabilitation Chi Zhou, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B . E , M . E ,
Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China;
Rui Zhang, Chemistry, B . S , Peking University, China M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Surface Functionalization of Nanomaterials and Dissertation: Optimized Mask Image Projection for Large-
the Development of Nanobiosensors area Based Additive Manufacturing Process

Tao Zhang, Geological Sciences, B . E , M.S., China University of Mei Zhou, Communication, B . A , Peking University, China;
Geosciences, Beijing M A , University of Southern California
Dissertation: Evolution of Upper Crustal Magmatic Plumbing Dissertation: An Evolving History of Falun Gong
System: Comparisons of Geochronological, Petrological,
Geochemical and Structural Records in the Cretaceous Mengfan Zhu, Geological Sciences, B . S , Peking University,
Fangshan Pluton, Beijing, China, Mesozoic Central Sierra arc, China
CA, U S A and Miocene Silver Creek Caldera, A Z , USA Dissertation: Recent Variability in the Hydrological Cycle of
Tropical Asia from Stable Isotopes of Tree Cellulose
Yuyuan Zhang, Chemistry, B . S , Seattle University
Dissertation: Two-photon Absorption Spectroscopy and Min Zhu, Chemistry, B . S , Peking University, China
Excited State Photochemistry of Small Molecules Dissertation: Total Synthesis of Novel DHA-derived Lipid
Mediators
Jing Zhao, Computer Science, B . E , Tsinghua University, China
Dissertation: Provenance Management and Integration Daniel Zuluaga, Music, B . M , M . M , Indiana University,
in a Large-scale, Distributed and Dynamic Enterprise Bloomington
Environment Dissertation: A Frolic through the Gardens of Venus: Spanish
Popular Song and the Sexually Explicit Lyric in Italian
Territories 1580-1630

Doctor of Occupational Therapy


Amanda Christine Aaron, B . S , University of Maryland, Lauren Nicole Francis, B . A , Loyola Marymount University;
College Park; M . A , University of Southern California M . A , University of Southern California
Mary Elizabeth Allison, B . A , California Polytechnic State Samruddhi Anand Ghaisas, B . S , Maharashtra University
University, San Luis Obispo; M . A , University of Southern of Health Sciences, India; M . A , University of Southern
California California
Brooke Leigh Beverage, B . S , M.S., University of Southern Jill Ellen Goodman, B . S , M . A , University of the Sciences
California Kathleen Ann Gross, B . S , B . S , University of Minnesota,
Julie Anne Bissell, B . A , University of California, Santa Barbara; Minneapolis; M . A , University of Southern California
M A , University of Southern California Karo Gary Gyulyan, B . A , California State University,
Adley Chan, B . A , B . S , M . A , University of Southern California Northridge; M . A , University of Southern California
Prerna Desai, B . S , M . A , University of Southern California Ashley Dale Halle, B . S , M . A , University of Southern California

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Grace Jungmin Han, B . A , M . A , University of Southern Shayna Marie Newell, B . S , Temple University, M . A , University
California of Southern California
Laura Lynn Herrell, B . A , Sonoma State University, M . A , Dzung Phuong Nguyen, B . A , M . A , University of Southern
University of Southern California California
Mona Kazemi, B . A , M . A , University of Southern California Jazminne Nicole Orozco, B.A., M . A , University of Southern
Shireen Danielle Lalezari, B A , University of Colorado at California
Boulder; M . A , University of Southern California Joanne Jiyoung Park, B . S , M . A , University of Southern
Janet Amy Larsen, B . S , University of California, Los Angeles; California
M . A , University of Southern California Priscilla K. Park, B . S , University of the Pacific; M . A , University
Prudence Lin, B . S , M . A , University of Southern California of Southern California
Stacey Michelle Lopez, B . A , University of California, Susanne Smith Roley, B . S , Indiana University, Bloomington;
San Diego; M . A , University of Southern California M.S., Boston University
Zoe Mailloux Maggio, B . S , M . A , University of Southern Lauren Elizabeth Schaubert, B . A , California State University,
California Northridge; M A , University of Southern California
Jenny Martinez Vivero, B . S , B . S , M . A , University of Southern Kaitlin Marie Smith, B . A , University of California, Riverside;
California M . A , University of Southern California
Helen Mirsaeidi Farahani, B . S , University of California, Davis; Aileen Tolentino, B . S , University of California, Irvine; M . A ,
M . A , University of Southern California University of Southern California
Marielly Elizabeth Mitchell, B A , Loyola Marymount Carissa Angela Villanueva, B . S , University of California,
University, M . A , University of Southern California San Diego; M . A , University of Southern California
Stacey Michelle Morikawa, B . A , University of California, Davis; Stacey Helen Willis, B . S , California State University,
M . A , University of Southern California Dominguez Hills
Robin Sheila Munsey, B . A , California State University,
Los Angeles; M . A , University of Southern California

Doctor of Physical Therapy


William Erick Alvarenga, B . S , Loyola Marymount University Jari Fessahaie Haile, B . S , Duquesne University
Patricia Christine Armentrout, B . A , Occidental College Stacey Lee Hallarces, B . S , San Jose State University
Sabrina Antoinette Barbosa, B . A , University of Notre Dame Astghik Ashley Harutyunyan, B . S , California State University,
Justin John Blessing, B . A , Bloomsburg University Northridge
Ryan Beau Bourgette, B . S , San Diego State University Kara Lee Hedlund, B . S . / B A , University of California,
Tatiana Brovko, B . S , University of California, Davis San Diego
Isabel Grace Burrows, B . A , Whittier College Alexandra Leigh Hindson, B . S , Loyola Marymount University
Lauren Nicole Cambra, B . A , University of California, Paul Richard Hodge, B . A , Point Loma Nazarene College
Santa Barbara Stephanie Eunah Hong, B . A , University of California, Irvine
Andrew Michael Cheung, B . S , San Diego State University Eileen Marie Howard, B . A , Stanford University
Terry Wai-Geet Chu, B . S , University of California, Berkeley Katya Alexandra Hurwitz, B . A , Pitzer College
Kristin Michelle Collins, B . A , Gettysburg College Ryan Jay Jeschien, B . S , University of California, Santa Barbara
Jared Douglas Cooper, B . S , Cornell University David Gordon Joiner, B . S , University of Southern California
Nicholas James Cutri, B . S , San Diego State University Ryan Lekona Kahanu, B . S , Colorado State University
Rhea Elizabeth Deal, B . S , California State University, Jenna Akemi Kawashima, B . S , California State Polytechnic
Northridge University, Pomona
Amy Ehrhart, B . A , Brown University Cori Ann Keiko Kobayashi, B . S , University of California, Irvine;
Elizabeth Jordan Galdi, B . S , University of Southern California M P H , University of Southern California
Meredith Kaye Gamm, B . S , Ohio State University Courtney Nicole Krouse, B . S , Tulane University
Erica Valerie Ginsberg, B . S , University of Maryland, Jeffrey Kwok, B . S , University of California, Santa Barbara
College Park Lauren Victoria Lederer, B . S , Ohio State University
Angelica Lillian Giordimaina, B . S , University of Michigan, Jason Hao Lee, B . S , California State Polytechnic University,
Ann Arbor Pomona
Jennifer Shari Gong, B . S , University of Southern California Karin Theresa Lee, B . S , University of Maryland, College Park
Francesca Marie Gresik, B . S , Chapman University Robert Blake Lesueur, B . S , Brigham Young University
Emily Kay Gross, B . A , Willamette University Eunice Soyun Lim, B . A , University of California, Irvine

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Doctor of Physical Therapy (continued)


Kathryn E. Loeb, B.A, Occidental College Scott Cameron Scherr, B.S, University of California,
Monica Lobmei Louie, B.S, University of California, Santa Barbara
Los Angeles Sara Lynn Schiffbauer, B.S, Eastern Michigan University
Jonathan Lu, B.A, University of California, Berkeley Bhavna G. Shah, B.S, University of Southern California
Brittany Elizabeth Wheeler Marks, B.S, University of Katherine Grace Sharman, B.S, Northern Arizona University
Washington Adam Douglas Shilling, B.S, University of Southern California
Kimberly Marques, B A , University of California, San Diego Noom Sirimaturos, B.S, California State University, Fullerton
Natalie Helen Maseda, B.S, University of Florida Christine Clare Steinbaugh, B.S, California Polytechnic State
Brian Thomas McNeill, B.A, Azusa Pacific University University, San Luis Obispo
Shaun Jeffrey Meredith, B.S, California State Polytechnic Jennifer Christine Strangis, B.A, Chapman University
University, Pomona Zachary Summers, B.S, University of Florida
Jennifer Ann Mon, B.A, Portland State University Kristen Rodriguez Sutton, B.S, University of Florida
Ryan Anthony-Leron Monreal, B.S, Loyola Marymount Nancy Teng, B.S, University of California, Irvine
University Janelle Nikki Tom, B A , University of California, Irvine
Kai Ichiro Morigawara, B.A, University of Hawaii, Manoa Lan Phuong Tran, B.A, University of California, San Diego
Lauren Yoko Murakawa, B.S, University of Southern California Dorothy Marie Trogler, B.S, University of California,
Katharine Therese Myers, B.S, Santa Clara University Los Angeles
Clare Marie Nagle, B.S, Sonoma State University Nicholas Anthony Francis Ukich, B.A, Purdue University-
Kelsey Makoto Nakata, B.A, Willamette University West Lafayette
Kari Chiemi Kanoelani Oki, B.A, Scripps College Arthur Edwin Van Leuven, B.S, Chapman University
Jillian Kate Pacer, B.S, Michigan State University Shiloh Dee Walton, B.S, Pepperdine University
Timothy Peng, B.S, University of California, San Diego Andre Wang, B.A, University of California, Los Angeles
Jennifer Anna Phan, B.A, University of California, Berkeley Katherine Marie White, B.S, University of Illinois at
Jesse Sebring Phillips, B.S, University of California, Davis Urbana-Champaign
Andrew Benjamin Piraino, B.A, Western Washington Jason Whitman, B.S, Loyola Marymount University
University Michi Yamazaki, B.S, University of California, San Diego
Keith Lauren Pullin, B.S, University of California, Davis Marie Catherine Yeseta, B.S, University of California,
Andrea Brittany Ragsdale, B.S, University of Notre Dame Los Angeles
Amanda Victoria Ramirez, B.S, University of Illinois at Ashlee Shoorangeez Zimmerman, B.S, San Diego State
Urbana-Champaign University-
Ingrid Natalia Sarmiento, B.A, Occidental College

Graduate Certificate
Carter Thomas Atkins, Geographic Information Science and James Adrian Mikael Crawford, Visual Studies
Technology Brian Michael Cronin, Technology Commercialization
Shareen Azizi, Business of Entertainment Mary Ann Davis, Gender Studies
Lauren Hazel Bailey, Geographic Information Science and Annabel Lee Enriquez, Geographic Information Science and
Technology Technology
Matthew Victor Balaker, Business of Entertainment Eike Exner, Visual Studies
David James Breeding, Geographic Information Science and Megan Christine Farschon, Geographic Information Science and
Technology Technology
Alison Marie Buckley, Geographic Information Science and Eric Ferrier, Geographic Information Science and Technology
Technology Anna Jane Fischer, Geographic Information Science and
Jillian Burcar, Visual Studies Technology
Samantha Carrick, Visual Studies Glenda M. Flores, Gender Studies
Alexander William Chase, Visual Studies Paul Conan Flynn, Geographic Information Science and
Orin Chattopadhyay, Clinical Research Design and Management Technology
Randall Frederick Clemens, Diploma in Innovation Jennifer Fox Henry Frazier, Visual Studies
Benjamin Ryan Collins, Geographic Information Science and Kristen Elizabeth Fuhs, Visual Studies
Technology Maria Luisa Garcia, School Counseling
Justin Michael Colvin, Visual Studies Daniel Paul Gerard, Geographic Information Science and
Scott Daniel Connor, Geographic Information Science and Technology
Technology Jeremy Vance Glatstein, Visual Studies

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Graduate Certificate (continued)


Gina Marie Gonzalez, Geographic Information Science and Alvaro Daniel Marquez, Visual Studies
Technology Siranoush Marutyan, Business of Entertainment
Christina Marie Gray, Gender Studies Luci Ann Marzola, Visual Studies
Matthew Graziano, Financial Analysis and Valuation Ian Richard McFarlane, Diploma in Innovation
Lessa Kay Grunenfelder, Diploma in Innovation Ashley Marie Mcintosh, Geographic Information Science and
David Kevin Haedt, Geographic Information Science and Technology
Technology Kathryn Elizabeth Metivier, Geographic Information Science
Gordon F. Hallman, Business of Entertainment and Technology
Evan David Harney, Business of Entertainment Aline Mnayan, Regulatory and Clinical Affairs
Rika Iezumi Hiro, Visual Studies Elizabeth Prairie Belle Murphy, Visual Studies
Timothy Robert Holland, Visual Studies Patricia Elise Nelson, Visual Studies
Yuting Hou, Geographic Information Science and Technology Gabriele Alexandria Noriega-Ward, Geographic Information
Karen I. M . Huang, Visual Studies Science and Technology
Chad Kenneth Johnson, Geographic Information Science and Younjung Oh, Visual Studies
Technology Shaimaa Osman, Smart Oilfield Technologies
Jennifer Germaine Johnson, Management of Ambulatory Care Bretina Lassan Outten, Geographic Information Science and
Systems Technology
Spiridon Anastasios Katehis, Geographic Information Science Arunima Paul, Visual Studies
and Technology Emily Perez, Visual Studies
Wyatt Justin Kelley, Geographic Information Science and Julian Fitzgerald Perrin, Business of Entertainment
Technology Katharin Marie Peter, Geographic Information Science and
Karsten Kelm, Geographic Information Science and Technology
Technology Michael C. Quant, Geographic Information Science and
Caroline Yi Kim, Public Policy and Management Technology
Leslie Yu Kim, Business of Entertainment James Thomas Ray, Geographic Information Science and
Sang Min Kim, Geographic Information Science and Technology
Technology Michelle Anne Ricafort, Regulatory and Clinical Affairs
Sara Marie Knitt, Geographic Information Science and Carlos Rodriguez, Geographic Information Science and
Technology Technology
Alison Lauren Kozberg, Visual Studies Jennifer Ann Rosales, Visual Studies
Molly Elizabeth Kraus, Geographic Information Science and Virginia Margaret Solomon, Visual Studies
Technology Sachin Kamalakar Sontakke, Clinical Research Design and
Sunil Kumar, Diploma in Innovation Management
Ana Paulina Lee, Visual Studies Neil D . Storey, Geographic Information Science and Technology
Lei Liu, Financial Analysis and Valuation John Chengming Sun, Financial Analysis and Valuation
Alexis Lothian, Gender Studies Natasha Corpuz Chua Tan, Business Law
Lenore Lowen, Architecture and Urbanism Jeffrey Craig Vaglio, Diploma in Innovation
Sharon Luk, Gender Studies John Phillip Verran, Geographic Information Science and
Laura Jane Mac Donald, Geographic Information Science and Technology
Technology Christine Elise Vranicar, Visual Studies
Ijeoma Kingsley Madiebo, Smart Oilfield Technologies Katharine Lina Hartmann Wells, Visual Studies
Shark Antoinette Magana, Geographic Information Science and Yu Xiang, Geographic Information Science and Technology
Technology Xian Yu, Regulatory and Clinical Affairs
Annie Vicente Manion, Visual Studies

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CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSION

Candidates for Commission

The Naval/Marine Reserve Officers Training Corps Unit


ColonelAhah Ingersoll III, USMC
Jaycie M. Ching Leslie Grantham Sy K. Poggemeyer Venus L. Savage
Andrew F. Clapper Daniel C . Kivlovitz Matthew Rojo John E. Trodden
Chase M. Cummins Macklen C. Lethin

The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Unit


Lieutenant ColonelJason M. Ohta, USAF
Bradley A. Head Micah R. Perryman Kasey C. Vaughn Kyle E. Wilson
Howard T. Luong Aaron E. Seid

The Army Reserve Officers Training Corps Trojan Battalion


Lieutenant Colonel Robert O. Kirkland
Daniel Burns Brian Huefner Michael Scott Hannah Stryker
Joseph Dombrosky Gordon Sattro Kevin Sexton Warren Wagoner
Anthony Exposito

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2012 SPECIAL AWARDS

Special Awards

Academic Honors
Valedictorian
Every university has Its own set of traditions for selecting commencement speakers and honorees.
The custom at the University of Southern California is to name one student as the valedictorian and
one or more students as salutatorians. The valedictorian delivers the address on behalf of the gradu-
ating class at the university's commencement ceremony.
The selection process at USC differs considerably from that of most high schools, where recogni-
tion is based solely on cumulative grade point average. Under that system, the valedictorian and salu-
tatorian are ranked first and second, respectively, in their class. USC's process recognizes the highest
levels of academic achievement, while taking a more holistic view of a student's time at the university.
All graduating students who have earned a cumulative USC grade point average of 3.98 or higher
as of the conclusion of the fall semester are Invited to apply to be named valedictorian. A panel of
senior faculty, drawn from across the university, reviews all applications with the selection based on
the following factors:
Grade point average
Number of course units completed at USC
Breadth of academic program
Challenge of academic program
Contribution to university and community life

Genevieve Hoffman, Economics 8c International Relations

Salutatorians
Jeffrey Ryan Hill, Biological Sciences 8c Kinesiology Sonam Ghanshyam Kapadia, Biological Sciences 8c Health
Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies

Emma Josephine Bradley Bovard Award


Founded and sponsored by the Faculty Women's Club of the University of Southern California.
Awarded to the graduating students who have attained the highest scholarship averages of all
women at the university for the four-year period of their undergraduate courses.

Sonam Ghanshyam Kapadia, Biological Sciences 8c Health Ashley Michelson, Business Administration
Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies Jeannie Y. Zhang, Neuroscience

University Trustees Award


Awarded to the graduating students who have attained the highest scholarship averages of all men at
the university for the four-year period of their undergraduate courses.

Jeffrey Ryan Hill, Biological Sciences 8c Kinesiology Cody Shaw Nelson, Biochemistry 8c History

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ACADEMIC HONORS

USC Provost Award


Awarded to the graduating student who has attained the highest scholarship average of all under-
graduate transfer students at the university.

Sang Hee Choi, Biological Sciences

Phi Kappa Phi Student Recognition Awards


Founded in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi is the oldest interdisciplinary honor society at USC. It recognizes
scholarship and awards prizes annually to graduate and undergraduate students for creative and
scholarly achievements.

Ioana Literat, Communication Brendan V. Ryan, Music Performance (Flute)


Kelly Paul, Theatre (Design) Kelly Corinne Young-Wolff, Psychology 8c Public Health

Phi Beta Kappa Undergraduate Recognition Awards


Devoted to liberal learning In arts and sciences, Phi Beta Kappa (founded in 1776) presents two
undergraduate awards to honor creativity, scholarship and leadership in faculty-student community
relations.

Jason Kehe, Print and Digital Journalism Lauren Yu-Lien Maldonado, Art History 8c Biological Sciences

Rockwell Dennis Hunt Scholastic Award


Awarded to a graduate student who is an alumnus and Is most representative of the university's
traditions and objectives.

Emily Chin, Public Diplomacy

Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award


Awarded to three graduate teaching assistants - one from each of the fields of natural sciences,
social sciences and humanities - who have exhibited consistent excellence in the classroom and thus
symbolize the university's dedication to the education of scholar-teachers.

Fabian Rojas Barrales, Civil and Environmental Engineering John Y. Kwak, Philosophy
Lucille Toth Colombie, French and Italian

Discovery Scholars
The Discovery Scholars program recognizes undergraduates who have produced exceptional original
scholarship or creative work at USC while compiling a distinguished overall academic record. All
students compete for a selected number of annual Discovery Scholar Prizes of$io,ooo, awarded at
graduation for the purpose of post-baccalaureate study.

Hasan Abbas* Jeremy Daniel Chen Lei Lisa Cui Benjamin Hopkins
Mariana Aguilar* Josephine Chou Carmina Franchesca Alice Yon Kim
Eungyuhl Bae* Enoch Chow* Singson Del Mundo Debora Lynn Lascelles*
Barsegh Avetis Barseghian* Julia Nicole Cooperman Landry Elizabeth Doyle* Won Lee
Shamell Andria Bell* Laura Elizabeth Stephanie Ann Gall Maureen Lee Lenker*
Kimberly Phyllis Berger Corrales-Diaz Pomatto* Emily Joann Gee* Jennifer Lynn Leshkevich
Erika Leigh Binsley Nicole Cruz* Mariah Janelle Gill Kevin John Maloney*
Amelia Ilona Brodka* Erin Golden Cuevas* Alexander William Hofmann* Chelsea Leila Massoud*

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Discovery Scholars (continued)


Vladimir Enrique Medenica* Brendan Victor Ryan Jasmine Ashley Thum* Courtney Christine Whang*
Philip Dixon Meyer* Zlatan Sehovic* Jonathan Ong Truong* Gregory A. Woodburn
Elizabeth A. Nonemaker* Jonathan Barrido Sepulveda Alejandra Soledad Kenji Yamaguchi*
Noa Oldak* Michael Elliot Shashoua Vargas-Johnson Jeannie Yijin Zhang*
Brien Thomas O'Loughlin* Ariel Chervonne Smith Jordan Michael Noah Weiss *Discovery Scholars Finalist
Joshua Edward Real

Global Scholars
The Global Scholars program recognizes undergraduates who have excelled In their studies both
at home and abroad, including spending at least TO weeks outside the U.S. as part of their under-
graduate experience. Up to TO of these students will also be selected to receive a $i 0,000 prize to be
applied toward graduate study.

Michelle Marie Ackerman* Erin Golden Cuevas* Sarah Elli Francis Michael Elliot Shashoua*
James Timothy Aluri Theodore Buxhoeveden Geena A n n Haney* Brittney Connae Stewart*
Barsegh Avetis Barseghian Curran* Sequoia Rey Kaul* Jena Rene Sussex*
Allyson Frances Brown Carmina Franchesca Susan Yoojin Lee Brittney Lafaye Tucker
Sara Young Chandler Singson Del Mundo* Amanda Rebecca Lutz Kristin Aliana Turner
Enoch Chow Marrissa Marilyn Emond Scott Joseph Macklin* Ryan Moore Waring*
Andrew Anzur Clement Isabelle Maxine Feldhaus* Carl Platzer Oser* Rachel Elizabeth Will*
Julia Nicole Cooperman Katherine Newell Finnegan* Lala In-Sook Park Gregory A. Woodburn
Kevin Alan Crane Matthew Jordan Frager* Zlatan Sehovic *Global Scholars Finalist

USC Renaissance Scholars


USC Renaissance Scholars are students who graduate with a major/minor or two majors that are in
widely separated fields of study. A faculty panel has certified the breadth of their academic programs.
In order to earn this academic honor, students must graduate with no less than a 3.5 overall grade
point average and no less than a 3.5 grade point average in at least two distinct fields of study.

Anand Mathew Abraham Sarah Joan Boots Nicole Michelle Debbini Julie Ariane Guerin*
Alexandra Zara Abrams Sarah Irvine Bridge Nathan Christopher Doctor Ayushi Gummadi
Jason Michael Adams Colleen Mary Brosnan Renee Louise Duncan-Mestel Ircahn Hasaka Yuga Gunawan
Yusuke Jason Akahoshi Elena Diane Callaway Matthew Tomio Dung Nitin Gupta
Jasmine Ahn Ching Ako Adriane Nicole Carranza Jared Joseph Edy Shipra Gupta
Emily April Allen Kelly J. Cass Isabel Espinosa Geena A n n Haney
James Timothy Aluri Ashley F . Y . C h a n g De Los Reyes Ares Michael Scott Hergenrader
Nikki Alexandra Anas Leland W a h Yun Char Gabrielle Christine Exner Alice Shoshana Highman
Noel Ann Arreola Nelly Nicolasa Chavez Jennifer Chong Fan Jennica Brittainy Hill
Max Simon Aruj Jeremy Daniel Chen Brandon Adam Florio Thanh H o
Angela Pacheco Asistio Myrna Phylicia Chen Matthew Jordan Frager Matilde Vittoria Hoffman
Thomas James Auner John Hyunkuk Choi Emily Nicole Friedberg Rachel Joy Horn
Jamie Caroline Axekad Lilian Camille Conover Rachel Mirabelle Comeau Amara Michiko Hoshijo
Amelia Morgan Bahr Julia Nicole Cooperman Fuhrman Fukuki Hoshino
Keandra Z. Barlow Connor Scott Corcoran Whitney Caroline Gaines Julian Samuel Hricik
Anthony Nicholas Barra James Lewis Creech Mitchell Robert Golden Isabella Christine Hsu
Adam Baybutt Katherine Rose Cresto Nathaniel James Gonzalez Jane Young Hwang
Kimberly Phyllis Berger Nicole Cruz Nina Shira Gordon-Kirsch Heidi Ippolito
Natalie Anne Birren Stephen Elijah Cunningham Irene Gow Lauren Masae Ishida
Anna Brandeberry Bishop Theodore Buxhoeveden Jordan Rebecca Grief Nicole Kikijaffe
Sagan Katharine Blue Curran Miranda Catherine Grimland Jeffrey Michael Jancuska
Brian Blumhof Lauren Adele Dawson Melissa Michelle Gross Grace Jang
Olivia Diane Bonin Samantha Jane de Leve Cooper Donald Grossman Rohit Ganesh Jayakar

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USC Renaissance Scholars (continued)


Mary Ellen Jebbia Matthew Benjamin Michelle Nicole Richards Kruti Maganbhai Vekaria
Dorothy Rouyi Jin McCormick Monique Elizabeth Rodriguez Tyler Ray Vestal
Negar Kahen Lauren Elizabeth McCourt Amy Rogers Devon Victoria
Esther Onyou Kang Heidi Michelle Mettler Alexandra Marie Romano Jamie Danielle Vogel
Jeanney Kang David Michael Metz Kelsey Elizabeth Rupp Jensen Jane Vollum
Sonam Ghanshyam Kapadia* Tyler Lain Miller Matthew Thomas Salvatore Dorothy Marie Wang*
Wanjiku Elizabeth Karanja Floriane Mailys Miniscloux Michael Kiyoshi Salvatore* Kelsey Hse-Wei W a n g
Preethi Reddy Kasireddy Annalise Aileen Moberg Sara Joanne Sameshima Zhuangjun W a n g
Jason Robert Kehe Esther Mojica Samrat Mukesh Sanghvi Ryan Moore Waring
Susan Marie Kendall Ashley Cassandra Morales Erin Elizabeth Scharre Matthew Phillip Weinberg
Jonathan Jack Kendrick Melissa Ann Morris Neil Phillip Schreiber Peggy W e n g
Bijan Webster Ketabchi Natasha A. Moussouras Michael Kelly Scott Margaret Ann Wilkerson
Siu Tsun Keung Cody Shaw Nelson* Ryan Christopher Seams Natalie Laine Williams
Alice Yon Kim Haley Alexis Nelson Zlatan Sehovic Katherine Nicole Wittig
Maisie Neal Klompus Ian David Nelson Jonathan Barrido Sepulveda Heather Christine Wolf
Christine Cheryl Kobayashi Laura Jane Nelson Anthony Robert Serrano Caroline Allison W o n g
Elizabeth Kong Rachel Elizabeth Newman Kalee Sunil Shah Jasmine Nicole Yin W u n
Alexander Joseph Anglin Tran Bao Nguyen* Shuchee Aatish Shah Wong
Kovacs Cheryl Lynn Noda Daniella Edna Shevel Joseph Micheal W o o
Thomas Ira Krottinger Noa Oldak* Lisa Chiahsuan Shieh Gregory A. Woodburn*
Andrew Kwan Brien Thomas O'Loughlin Andrew Julian Sison Micah Alan Khiem Ing
Wilson Kyi Jack William Ostler Lindsey A. Smith Worsham
Lauren Marie Ledek Alexandra Nicole Ovadia Lucy Anna Solie-Vilker Hao-Hua W u
Cindy Lee Madison Marie Pachkowski Julian Francesco Kenneth Soro Melody W u
Susan Yoojin Lee Shane M . Palmer Cassandra Marie Stover Natasha W u
Maureen Lee Lenker Thomas Kung-Yen Pan Blair Kathleen Strong Michael Jonathon Wurth
Gladys Yau Leung Lala In-Sook Park Dennis D . Su Zidan Xie
Elaine Shu-Ying Lim Sarah Inae Park Jacqueline Elizabeth Swaidan Warren Toshiro Yamashita
Robert Anthony Lincoln Kesar Patel Remy Maxfield Parrish Alexandria Hsun Yen*
James Liu Michael Ray Pattison Taghavi Denise Ling Yeung
Kevin C. Liu Brittany Marcella Patron Tymon Tai Christopher Joon Yih
Emily Claire Loynachan Linda Peng Matthew H o n g Gie Tan Jessie Yim
Daisy Luc Nicole Yoshiko Pfeffer Phanthira Taratikhumpom Irene Young
Jennifer Lee Lui Delila Maryam Pouldar Tisa Elizabeth Thomas Jordann Rebecca Zbylski
Laila Madni Tiffany Pouldar Alexandra Grace Tilsley Lu Zhang
Scott Seiji Maier Patreeya Prasertvit Lauren Sachiko Todoki Christina Lei Zhong
Lauren Yu-Lien Maldonado* Sara Gabrielle Ptasnik Weilan Truong Netanel Feivel Zilberstein
Eaphy Mao Deanna Li Quan Jonathan Ryan Tsang Natasha N . Zouves
Chelsea Leila Massoud Chandni Raja Kristin Aliana Turner David George Zwick
Brett William Mathews Taylor Jessie Raymond Urmat Daniyarovich Usenov *Renaissance Prize Recipients
Yevgeniya Matusova David Joel Resnick Michael Angel
John William McAllister Jane Elizabeth Rhodes Rodriguez Vazquez

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Nationally Competitive Scholarships and Fellowships


Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study and Research
Fulbright grants are awarded for a full year of study in one of over 140 countries. Most Fulbright grants
are for academic research; some are awarded for work in the creative and performing arts, and
English teaching asslstantshlps.

Caitlin Bradbury, International Relations (Global Business) Daniel Paly, Economics 8c International Relations
Nelly Chavez, American Studies and Ethnicity 8c French Michael Shashoua, Business Administration
Nina Gordon-Kirsch, Environmental Studies (International Relations)

Goldwater Scholarship
Goldwater scholarships are provided to outstanding students who Intend to pursue graduate studies
in the fields of engineering, mathematics and the natural sciences.

Matthew Orr, Astronautical Engineering 8c Astronomy

Student Recognition Awards


Order of the Laurel and the Palm
Exemplary leadership and excellent scholarship characterize those selected for the Order of the Laurel
and the Palm. Recipients displayed outstanding and dynamic leadership in multiple facets of univer-
sity life, demonstrating engagement which often extended beyond campus or regional boundaries.
Less than one percent of the graduating class Is selected as members of the Order of the Laurel and
the Palm.

Brittany Allen, Communication Alex Katz, Biomedical Engineering


Emily Allen, Psychology 8c Creative Writing Alice Kim, Human Development and Aging
Augusto Alonso, Biomedical Engineering Emily Loynachan, Human Development and Aging
Serena Au, Psychology 8c Occupational Therapy Amber Navran, Jazz Studies
Barsegh Barseghian, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Helen Pastores, Business Administration
Studies Emanuel Powell III, Business Administration
Riss Emond, Interdisciplinary Studies Kristen Sharer, Civil Engineering
Lydia Froemelt, Industrial and Systems Engineering Stephanie Stillman, Biomedical Engineering
Marissa Fuhrer, Communication Jasmine Thum, Biomedical Engineering
Briana Gilbreath, Human Performance Alayjah Watson, Theatre
Nina Gordon-Kirsch, Environmental Studies Greg Woodburn, History
Ayushi Gummadi, Business Administration

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Order of Troy
Extraordinary service to the campus community is characteristic of graduating seniors who are
selected for the Order of Troy. Recipients have demonstrated leadership in at least one facet of univer-
sity life and made notable contributions to the university as active participants in service to peers or
as community volunteers. These students have pursued academic excellence while devoting extensive
time and energy in service to the university.

Alexandra Abrams, Neuroscience Emily Gee, Political Science 8c Public Relations


Ryan Alam, International Relations (Global Business) Jillian Gerbracht, Communication
James Aluri, Biological Sciences 8c Music Richard Graham, Business Administration
Nikki Anas, Political Science Milana Grozdanich, Neuroscience
Jamie Axekad, Biological Sciences 8c Spanish Geena Haney, Business Administration
Stephanie Aziz, Accounting Jason Hata, Business Administration
Candace Bailey, Biomedical Engineering Austin Hay, Environmental Engineering
Kunal Bambawale, Political Science 8c Broadcast and Digital Pamela H o , Accounting
Journalism Martin Hodis, Spanish 8c International Relations
Naader Banki, Anthropology Genevieve Hoffman, International Relations 8c Economics
Anthony Barkett, Business Administration Andrew Hosea, Political Science
KeAndra Barlow, Political Science Tony Hsieh, Music 8c Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Emily Barth, Communication Production
Melissa Bartolucci, Policy, Planning and Development Amy Huang, Psychology
Kendall Bateman, Business Administration Heather Humpleman, Cinematic Arts
Farren Benjamin, Public Relations Michelle Huynh, Human Development and Aging
Francis Benjamin, International Relations Gina Jaqua, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies
Valerie Benson, Neuroscience 8c Occupational Therapy Mary Jebbia, Business Administration 8c Religion 8c East Asian
Antonia Blumberg, Anthropology Languages and Cultures
Alyssa Bobman, Human Development and Aging Sara Kalemkiarian, Business Administration
Karina Casillas, Public Policy, Management and Planning 8c Jason Kehe, Print and Digital Journalism
American Studies and Ethnicity Brooke Kelley, Accounting
Katherine Chang, Biomedical Engineering 8c Kinesiology Jonathan Kendrick, Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Alisa Chatprapachai, Occupational Therapy Brittany Kerridge, Accounting
Natalie Chau, Policy, Planning and Development Rachael Kim, Accounting 8c Business Administration
Nelly Chavez, American Studies and Ethnicity 8c French Caitlin Kirio, Accounting
John Choi, Biological Sciences Dylan Kornbluth, Political Science
Claire Christian, Biomedical Engineering Arianna Kovachevich, Mechanical Engineering
Alexandra Cohen, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies 8c Narrative Jasper Kuo, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies
Studies Elton Kwok, Civil Engineering
Hayden Coplen, Broadcast Journalism Wilson Kyi, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Connor Corcoran, Biological Sciences Christianna Kyriacou, Print and Digital Journalism 8c Political
Nadia Dan, Business Administration Science
Lauren Dawson, International Relations 8c Neuroscience Eric Lavis, Communication
Carmina Franchesca Del Mundo, International Relations Maria Lee, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Manvir Dhillon, Business Administration 8c Accounting Susan Lee, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies
Joseph Dombrosky, Public Policy, Management and Planning 8c Cheukhon (Matthew) Leung, Accounting
Political Science Allen Li, Business Administration
Tricia Dong, International Relations (Global Business) Vivian Li, Occupational Therapy
Landry Doyle, International Relations 8c Spanish Angel Lopez, Political Science
Rebecca Elias, History Zhang Lu, Human Development and Aging
Martin Encinas, Music Industry Karina Malad, Business Administration
Laura Escobar-Vallecillo, Communication Armando Martinez, Biological Sciences
Danielle Espinoza, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Matthew McCormick, Mechanical Engineering
Alexander Fadil, International Relations Samantha Meyer, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Pantea Faed, Political Science Studies
Lauren Furniss, Broadcast Journalism 8c International Relations Pedro Moura, Print and Digital Journalism 8c Political Science
Jay Gadani, Global Health Laura Nelson, Print and Digital Journalism

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Order of Troy (continued)


Briana Neveras, Psychology Diana Smith, Communication
Irene Ng, Occupational Therapy Lucy Solie-Vilker, Kinesiology
Daniel Nguyen, Communication Blake Spencer, Business Administration
Alena Nordholm, International Relations 8c Psychology Brittney Stewart, Global Health
Noa Oldak, Anthropology Whitney Stewart, Social Sciences (Psychology)
Brien O'Loughlin, Theatre 8c Psychology Jena Sussex, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies
Joey Orton, Neuroscience Elisabeth Symczak, Business Administration
Jack Ostler, Economics 8c Earth Sciences Tisa Thomas, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies
Nathan Pandian, Mechanical Engineering Cayley Tullman, Spanish 8c International Relations
Damian Pherigo, Mechanical Engineering Monish Tyagi, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Brittney Pottenger, Industrial and Systems Engineering Pavika Varma, Neuroscience
Ranjita Raghavan, Neuroscience Michael Angel Vazquez, Health Promotion and Disease
Amy Ramchandani, Neuroscience 8c Psychology Prevention Studies 8c American Studies and Ethnicity
Monica Rivera, Communication Tyler Vestal, Biological Sciences 8c Psychology
Cameron Roth, Business Administration Cynthia Vidana, History
Nicholas Rysyk, Psychology Cindy Vuong, Public Relations 8c Political Science
Julia Sabala, Psychology Ryan Walsh, Computer Science
Michael Salvatore, Anthropology 8c Fine Arts Laura Wang, Environmental Studies
Salvador Sanchez, International Relations Peggy Weng, Biological Sciences 8c Sociology
Brooke Sanders, Biological Sciences Courtney Whang, Political Science
Arpine Sardaryan, Philosophy Natalie Williams, Business Administration
Neelam Savla, Psychology 8c Political Science Kyle Wilson, Theatre
Matthew Schaefer, Creative Writing Roland Wiryawan, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Erika Schnaps, Occupational Therapy 8c Neuroscience Production
Katherine Schwarzenegger, Communication Matt Wong, Business Administration
Ryan Seams, Electrical Engineering Faith Xue, Communication
Paige Selby, Industrial and Systems Engineering Qian Xue, Accounting
Amy Shah, Public Policy, Management and Planning Brenda Yang, Neuroscience 8c Interdisciplinary Studies
Stephanie Sherman, Public Relations Zifan Yang, Industrial and Systems Engineering
David Shu, Business Administration Alexandria Yen, Art History 8c Archaeology
Jacqueline Siegle, Psychology Ivan Zarate, Economics
Angad Singh, International Relations 8c Communication Ted Zhang, Accounting
Amanda Smith, Human Performance

Order of Arete
Arete, taken from the Greek, means virtue or excellence In attaining one's highest human poten-
tial. The award represents the highest honor accorded graduate students upon completion of their
academic programs. Students are recognized for outstanding service and leadership to the campus or
community, either through teaching, research or traditional organizational responsibility. Members of
the Order of Arete uphold value and meaning over individual accomplishment.

Juka Adolphe, Music Composition Nicole Crandell, Business Administration


William Alvarenga, Physical Therapy Megan Enciso, Postsecondary Administration and
Steve Antonie, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs
Student Affairs Michelina Estuesta, Postsecondary Administration and
Cesar Armendariz, Executive Master of Leadership Student Affairs
Scarlett Aufmann, Social W o r k Lia Evans, Social W o r k
Matthew Bressette, Gerontology David Feil-Seifer, Computer Science
Julia Capizzi, Public Administration Lauren Ford, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs
Melanie Castillo, Public Health Dominic Gregorio, Choral Music
Emily Chin, Public Diplomacy Eric Guinivan, Composition
Han Nee Chong, Education Nancy Guzman, Social W o r k
Brittany Chu, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs Kavina Hall, Social W o r k

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Order of Arete (continued)


Nicholas Holt, Social Work Eunice Rhee, Pharmacy
David Joiner, Physical Therapy Anna Rogers, Medicine
Angie Keam, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs Barbara Rubino, Medicine
Sally Kikuchi, Public Administration David Rudesill, Social Work
Margarita Landeros, School Counseling Marissa Sanchez, Global Medicine
Cianna Leatherwood, Medicine Cecilia Santiago, Education
Lauren Lederer, Physical Therapy Shana Schwartz, Postsecondary Administration and
Lesley Leighton, Choral Music Student Affairs
Caryn Lindensmith, Social Work Elise Smith, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs
Jonathan Mathis, Urban Educational Policy Shawn Sorenson, Postsecondary Administration and
Andrew McEachin, Urban Education Policy Student Affairs
Anil Muhammed, Education Monteigne Staats, Postsecondary Administration and
Krishna Narayanamurti, Professional Writing Student Affairs
Shannon Navarro, Medicine Hannah Stryker, Social Work
Sonia Nguyen, Gerontology Kristen Sutton, Physical Therapy
Kyra Norsigian, School Counseling Kristin Teti, Social Work
Andrew Ollero, Social Work 8c Public Administration Elizabeth Trayner, Education
Elmer Ornelas, Social Work Gena Truitt, Social Work
Jose Ortiz-Rosales, Social Work Brittany Valdez, Social Work
Stacey Parker, Educational Leadership Tammie Velasquez, Postsecondary Administration and
Marie Paulo, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs
Student Affairs Briana Weiland, Postsecondary Administration and
Karen Many Pham, Gerontology Student Affairs
Stephanie Poison, Social Work 8c Gerontology Edmund Young, Education
Alexandra Price, Postsecondary Administration and
Student Affairs

Extraordinary Community Service Award


Awarded to a graduating senior who has made very special contributions to the community
surrounding the USC University Park Campus.

Greg A. Woodburn, History

Order of the Torch


Order of the Torch is a group comprising graduating seniors selected for their exemplary scholarship,
leadership, service and commitment to USC. These Individuals represent the outstanding qualities of
the ideal USC student.

Nina Gordon-Kirsh, Environmental Studies Matthew Schaefer, Creative Writing


Milana Grozdanich, Neuroscience Paige Selby, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Elton Kwok, Civil Engineering Amanda Tran, Public Relations
David McAlpine, Broadcast and Digital Journalism 8c Vina Vo, Business Administration
Neuroscience Alayjah Watson, Theatre
Joey Orton, Neuroscience Greg A. Woodburn, History
Neelam Savla, Psychology 8c Political Science

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2012 S P E C I A L AWARDS

National and International Honor Societies


Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society
Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest scholastic honor society, established in 1776 to honor scholarly
excellence in the liberal arts and sciences.

Hasan Abbas, Biochemistry 8c Neuroscience Marissa Fuhrer, Communication


Alexandra Zara Abrams, Neuroscience Stephanie Ann Gall, Communication
Jason Michael Adams, Music Industry 8c Psychology Briana Galper, Public Relations
Simar Singh AhluwaHa, Political Science Darcy Denise Garcia, Sociology
Yusuke Jason Akahoshi, Biological Sciences Emily Joann Gee, Political Science 8c Public Relations
Emily April Allen, English (Creative Writing) 8c Psychology Arin K. Ghosh, Political Science
James Aluri, Biological Sciences 8c Music Cameron James Gibbs, Communication
Alina Antounian, Communication Giselle Freida Ava Gilbert, Theatre
Breanna Kimiko Barnhart, Interdisciplinary Archaeology Lajoie De Vie Girges, Comparative Literature
Francis Benjamin, International Relations Mercy Pierce Goddard, Political Science
Natalie Ann Bermudez, History Nathan Goldstein, Print and Digital Journalism
Divya Ramani Bhamidipati, Biological Sciences 8c Psychology Jessica Ann Granger, Anthropology (Visual Anthropology) 8c
Antonia Miran Blumberg, Anthropology Cinematic Arts
Brian David Joseph Blumhof, Biological Sciences Charles Green, Theatre
Sarah Joan Boots, English (Creative Writing) 8c Neuroscience Emerald Nicole Greene, English
Caitlin Bradbury, International Relations (Global Business) Julie A. Guerin, Neuroscience 8c Psychology
David Brega, Psychology Sarah Jane Hallbauer, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies 8c
Colleen Mary Brosnan, International Relations 8c Neuroscience Political Science
Rebecca Jane Buddingh, Public Relations Martin Head, Theatre
Sarah Kathleen Camarda, Anthropology (Visual Anthropology) Michael Scott Hergenrader, Computer Science 8c Spanish
Steven Chai, Biological Sciences 8c Psychology Alice Shoshana Highman, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Jeremy Daniel Chen, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production 8c International Relations
Production 8c Spanish Jeffrey Ryan Hill, Biological Sciences 8c Kinesiology
John Hyunkuk Choi, Biological Sciences Jennica Brittainy Hill, Theatre
Katie SangHee Choi, Biological Sciences Vanessa Nicole Hill, Theatre
Josephine Chou, Psychology Martin David Hodis, International Relations 8c Spanish
Stephanie Rina Chow, Fine Arts (Studio Art) Genevieve Patricia Hoffman, Economics 8c International
Jeffrey Leeds Cohn, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Relations
Julia Nicole Cooperman, English 8c Psychology Alexander William Hofmann, History 8c Political Science
Connor Scott Corcoran, Biological Sciences 8c Neuroscience Andrew James Hosea, Political Science
Kristine Rillo Cotangco, Psychology Christopher Hrvoj, Neuroscience
Austen Paige Courter, Music Isabella Christine Hsu, Psychology
James Lewis Creech, Business Administration 8c Cinematic Arts Lauren Michiko Ige, Economics
8c Political Science Elisha Jachetti, Theatre
Nicole Cruz, Italian 8c Psychology Shea Jasmine Jackson, Communication
Kelly Ann Cuen, Biological Sciences Nicole Kiki Jaffe, Neuroscience 8c Theatre
Shawn B. Danino, Sociology Rohit Jayakar, Neuroscience
Stepan Derluguian, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Hwi Sang Jo, Economics
Corianda Dimes, Public Relations Natalie Eliane Jonckheere, Linguistics
Joseph Alan Dombrosky, Public Policy, Management and Grayson Virginia Jones, Communication
Planning 8c Political Science Christopher M . Juarez, Political Science
Sarah Edwards, Interdisciplinary Studies Yu Sara Kanematsu, English
Jared Edy, Business Administration 8c Political Science Sonam Ghanshyam Kapadia, Biological Sciences 8c Health
Juan Alberto Espinoza, Communication 8c International Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies
Relations Matthew Adam Kaundart, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies and
Joyce Austen Fienman, History Film and Television Production
Joshua Jonah Fischman, English (Creative Writing) Jason Robert Kehe, Print and Digital JournaUsm
Elizabeth Flier, Music Jonathan Kendrick, Broadcast and Digital Journalism

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STUDENT RECOGNITION AWARDS

Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society (continued)


Bijan Webster Ketabchi, Biochemistry Alysha Owen, English (Creative Writing)
Siu Tsun Keung, East Asian Languages and Cultures 8c Amrita Parekh, Communication 8c Psychology
Economics Nicole A. Parisi, Psychology
Kendra Evan Keyse, Psychology Nina Pesavento, Communication
Andrea Soyeon Kim, Psychology Delila Maryam Pouldar, Biological Sciences
Sung Min Kim, Biological Sciences Anna Nicole Price, Narrative Studies
Anna Korbakis, Political Science Sophia Jauleh Rabiee, Gender Studies 8c Psychology
Dylan Scott Kombluth, Political Science Meredith Deming Reed, Philosophy, Politics and Law
Hansa Kraikosol, Economics Andrea Briana Reynoso, Psychology 8c Spanish
Lee B. Kraljev, Anthropology Jane Elizabeth Rhodes, Communication 8c Political Science
Elizabeth Leah Krane, Communication Brian Ross Rodysill, Environmental Studies
Kelsey Lynn Krigstein, Biological Sciences Peter John Rosemeyer, Theatre
Kevin Toshiro Kuwahara, Mathematics Jenna Katherine Ross, History
Jessica L. Kwok, International Relations Marina Samy Saleeb, International Relations
Christianna Kyriacou, Political Science 8c Print and Digital Michael Kiyoshi Salvatore, Anthropology 8c Fine Arts
Journalism (Studio Art)
Megan Elizabeth Ladd, Communication Erika Janine Schnaps, Neuroscience 8c Occupational Therapy
Michelle Wendy Lam, Biological Sciences Devon Olivia Schulz, Art History 8c Political Science
Christine Jiyoun Lee, Biological Sciences Jeremy Paul Schwartz, International Relations
Jennifer Lee, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies 8c Narrative Melissa R. Shamooilian, Communication
Studies Alexis Michelle Shaw, Communication
Jennifer Nicole Lee, English Lisa Shieh, Fine Arts (Studio Art) 8c Occupational Therapy
W o n Suk Lee, International Relations Diana Harlan Smith, Communication
Diana Nicole Ling, Animation and Digital Arts Michael Benjamin Stampler, Cinematic Arts, Film and
Justin Lu, Linguistics Television Production
Melanie Anne Lynch, Cinematic Arts 8c Theatre John Thomas Stockton, Philosophy
Anna P. Lyon, Gender Studies Cassandra Stover, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Claire Elaine Lyon, Music Jacqueline Elizabeth Swaidan, History
Ravi S. Mahesh, Economics 8c Political Science Lauren Sachiko Todoki, Biological Sciences 8c East Asian
Lauren Yu-Lien Maldonado, Art History 8c Biological Sciences Languages and Culture
Katharine Grace Marder, Philosophy Tarek Tohme Tohme, Business Administration 8c Cinematic
Chelsea Leila Massoud, Psychology Arts, Film and Television Production
MoUie Marie McKenzie, English (Creative Writing) Brendan Alexander Troy, International Relations
Jesse Michael Mentz, International Relations Jonathan Ong Truong, Political Science
Heidi Michelle Mettler, Linguistics 8c Psychology Molly Beck Underwood, History
Ashley E. Meyer, History Ashlyn Dawn Vander Woude, English 8c Gender Studies
Sonya Paulina Mitchell, Communication 8c English Alejandra Soledad Vargas-Johnson, Sociology 8c Spanish
Annalise Aileen Moberg, English (Creative Writing) Pavika Varma, Neuroscience
Gemma Alejandra Morales, Linguistics Devon Victoria, Theatre
Holly Morris, Neuroscience Jamie Danielle Vogel, English (Creative Writing)
Shenandoah Tareh Munoz, Psychology Jensen Vollum, Economics 8c International Relations
Leilani G. Murakami, American Studies and Ethnicity Shannon Ann Walton, Comparative Literature
Haley Alexis Nelson, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Dorothy Marie Wang, Biological Sciences 8c Economics
Production Feng Wang, Economics
Stephanie Nguyen-Vuong, Biological Sciences 8c Kelsey H . Wang, Biological Sciences
Communication Zhuangjun June Wang, Music 8c Neuroscience
Tran Bao Nguyen, Mathematics 8c Philosophy Courtney Christine Whang, Narrative Studies 8c Political
Brenda Niu, Biological Sciences 8c Psychology Science
Logan Cymes Noblin, Anthropology Gregory A. Woodburn, History
Cheryl Lynn Noda, Economics/Mathematics 8c Psychology Micah Alan Worsham, East Asian Languages and Culture 8c
Eric David Norwine, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies International Relations (Global Business)
Noa Oldak, Anthropology Natasha W u , Fine Arts (Studio Art)
Brien Thomas O'Loughlin, Psychology 8c Theatre Kenji Yamaguchi, Philosophy
Joseph Orton, Neuroscience Warren Toshiro Yamashita, Biological Sciences 8c Philosophy

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2012 S P E C I A L AWARDS

Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society (continued)


Brenda Wei Yang, Interdisciplinary Studies Xi Zhao, Public Policy, Management and Planning 8c Economics
Alexandria Hsun Yen, Art History 8c Interdisciplinary Rachel Brown Zolensky, American Studies and Ethnicity 8c
Archaeology Sociology
Arielle Ilysa Zakowski, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Natasha N. Zouves, Broadcast and Digital Journalism 8c Health
Jeannie Yijin Zhang, Neuroscience Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies

Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society


The oldest university academic honor society at USC that is fully interdisciplinary, electing members
from all recognized branches of endeavor. The society seeks to recognize academic excellence.

Yusuke Jason Akahoshi Stacey Graham Lindsey Kracum Christina Ratto


Waqas Akmal Gretchen Heidemann Kelsey Krigstein Jane Rhodes
Augusto Alonso Michael Hergenrader Eileen Kuo Amber Rivas
Eungyuhl Bae Molly Higley Sharon Lee Ian Robinson
Barsegh Barseghian Pamela Ho Justin Lu Victoria Rose
Elizabeth Bartley Ian Holloway Melanie Lynch Sarah Russell
Alexandra Battat Andrew Hosea Shanna Mann Erika Schnaps
Samantha Cardenas Courtney Howard Lauren Michiko Ige Shana Schwartz
Christina (Yi-tzu) Chen Lauren Ige Katherine Moncrief Alexis Shaw
Laura Corrales-Diaz Pomatto AUysa Ikeda Cara Murayama Lisa Shieh
Stephen Cunningham Carolyn Jones Molly Murphy Brittani Simberg
Josephine Dietrich Yu Kanematsu Haley Nelson Alexander Sobel
Lauren Evashenk Sonam Kapadia Cheryl Noda Tarek Tohme
Katherine Fruchterman Alex Karasik Charles Nutt Jeff Vaglio
Patrick Gless Corey Kelsom Alysha Owen Ashlyn Vander Wouc
Mercy Goddard Mallory Klum Shane Palmer Sarah Wescott
Hannah Goodman Guangwen Kong Richard Perez Micah Worsham
Richard Graham

Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society


Mortar Board is the foremost national honor society for university seniors recognized for their
superior scholarship, outstanding and continual leadership, and dedicated service to the university
community.

Emily April Allen, Psychology 8c English (Creative Writing) Christianna Kyriacou, Print and Digital Journalism 8c Political
James Timothy Aluri, Biological Sciences 8c Music Science
Julia Nicole Cooperman, English 8c Psychology Eunice Sunyoung Lee, Economics
James Lewis Creech, Business Administration 8c Political Science Janet Ji Sun Lee, Business Administration
Dinah Simone Diller Bouma, Physics 8c Mathematics Laura Jane Nelson, Print and Digital Journalism
Jennifer Wai-Man Fong, International Relations 8c Public Nitasha Ranganath, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Relations Neelam Jethalal Savla, Psychology 8c Political Science
Nina Shira Gordon-Kirsch, Environmental Studies Jasmine Ashley Thum, Biomedical Engineering
Geena Ann Haney, Business Administration (International Pavika Varma, Neuroscience
Relations) Michael Angel Rodriguez Vazquez, Health Promotion and
Sonam Ghanshyam Kapadia, Health Promotion and Disease Disease Prevention Studies 8c American Studies and Ethnicity
Prevention Studies 8c Biological Sciences Jamie Danielle Vogel, English 8c Neuroscience
Jason Robert Kehe, Print and Digital Journalism Gregory A. Woodburn, History
Alice Yon Kim, Human Development and Aging

244 USC 129TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT


COMMENCEMENT MARSHALS, FLAG AND BANNER BEARERS

Commencement Marshals, Flag and Banner Bearers

2012 Commencement Marshals


University Marshal Marshall School of Business Viterbi School of Group 3
John L. Callaghan Steve Byars Engineering Arthur Auerbach
Robertas Gabrys Gregg Brandow Doug Becker
Mace Bearer Patrick Henry Edward Goo Phil Ethington
Sandeep Gupta, President of Albert Napoli Naj Meshkati John Odell
the Faculty Dennis Schorr Sheila Tejada Alison Dundes Renteln
Naomi Warren David Wilczynski Group 4
Column Marshals Scott Wiltermuth H u n g "Doc" W o n g Lynne Casper
Robert Girandola Lori Yue Juan de Lara
Jim Gosline Leventhal School of Roski School of Fine Arts David Lavond
David Howard Accounting Robert Alderette* Steve Lopez
John Petruska Merle Hopkins* Jennifer Greisz-West Nancy Lutkehaus
Surya Prakash Michael Sproul
Bruce Zuckerman School of Cinematic Arts Davis School of Gerontology Jennifer Swift
Steve Albrezzi Tara Gruenewald John Wilson
Marshals for Reine-Claire Dousarkissian Edward Schneider* Darren Ruddell
President's Party Brenda Goodman
Margo Apostolos Jennifer Warren* The Graduate School Keck School of Medicine
Solomon Golomb Murali Annavaram Health Promotion and Disease
Annenberg School for Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo Prevention Studies
Marshals for Faculty Communication & Journalism Elahe Nezami*
Julie Albright Communication Gould School of Law Physician Assistant Practice
Peter Conti Susan Metros Scott Altman* Christopher Forest
Julena Lind Ken Sereno Darryl Mayo
Victor Marshand W e b b Alison Trope Dornsife College of Letters,
Dallas Willard Rebecca Weintraub* Arts and Sciences Thornton School of Music
Journalism Group 1 Brian Head*
Marshals for Flag and Larry Pryor* Brian Bernards Frank Potenza
Banner Bearers Willa Seidenberg John Bowit Brian Shepard
Dixon Johnson Kjerstin Thorson Alice Echols Nick Stoubis
Ken Servis Lawrence Green
Ostrow School of Dentistry Julian Gutierrez-Albilla Division of
Marshal for Half D.D.S. Eunice Howe Occupational Science and
Century Trojans W . Michael Madden Susan Kamei Occupational Therapy
Gordon Gray Ramon Roges* David Kang Sarah Bream
Chris Truhan Dinah Lenney Julie Gray*
School of Architecture Dental Hygiene Ana Tere Martinez
Robert Harris Lupe Arevalo* Tania Modleski School of Pharmacy
Lee Olvera Donna Smith Andrew Simpson Kathy Besinque*
Scott Soames Steve Chen
Division of Biokinesiology Rossier School of Education Group 2 Kathleen Johnson
and Physical Therapy Mary Andres Werner Dappen Cynthia Lieu
Jesus Dominguez Michael Genzuk David Ginsburg
Komelia Kukg* Kimberly Hirabayashi Douglas Hammond
Carolee Winstein Anthony Maddox Charles Lanski
Margo Pensavalle Albert Vallejo
Melora Sundt* Travis Williams
Tracy Tambascia

USC 129TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT 245


COMMENCEMENT MARSHALS, FLAG AND BANNER BEARERS

Price School of Public Policy School of Social Work School of Theatre


James Fawcett Tamika Gikeath Brent Blair*
Ryan C. Millsap Anthony Hassan Anita Dashiell-Sparks
Ann Reyes-Robbins Avelardo Valdez* Stephanie Shroyer
Donna J. Staal* June Wiley
Mark Velez Marcia Wilson ""Denotes Head Marshal
Darlene W o o

Flag and Banner Bearers


Color Guard Annenberg School for Davis School of Gerontology Keck School of Medicine
Matthew Binder (Naval) Communication & Journalism Elaine Martini Health Promotion/
Clara Chai (Army) Shuze Chen Lu Zhang Physician Assistant Practice
Eric H . Deng (Air Force) Aparajitha Vadlamannati Bindi Patel
Patrick PhiUips (Army) The Graduate School Jessica Jimenez
Connor Schroeder (Naval) Ostrow School of Dentistry John L. Polansky
Kegan Vosteen (Marine) Tarek Abousheta Letisha R. Wyatt Thornton School of Music
Melanie M . Ziebart Bijal Mehta Samantha Cardenas
(Air Force) Biokinesiology and Gould School of Law Elizabeth Nonemaker
Physical Therapy Kaleb Keller
School of Architecture Annie Chin Bridget Russell School of Pharmacy
Taylor Comelson Dental Hygiene Emmanuel Akinwole
John LoCascio Micaela D'Egidio Dornsife College of Letters, Tony Dao
Occupational Science and Arts and Sciences
Marshall School of Business Occupational Therapy Group 1 Price School of Public Policy
Undergraduate Vivian Li Richard Luis Kitterman David Byron Bennett
Jaskaran Parhar Heidi Mettler Chris George Daskalos
Nadine Shu Rong Tan Rossier School of Education Group 2
Graduate Julisa Maldonado Vargas Charles Capron School of Social Work
Stanley Fu Briana Weiland Laura W a n g Lorena Garcia
Kimberly Goldstein Group 3 Raquel Zamora
Leventhal School of Accounting Viterbi School of Alex Hofmann
Michael Hackler Engineering Cayley Elyse Tullman School of Theatre
Kenneth Diedrich Group 4 Kristin Amber Avila
School of Cinematic Arts Jasmine A. T h u m Lauren Ige Dana Brown
Niccolo H . Bodner Noa Oldak
Christina Yen-Mei Lee Roski School of Fine Arts
Junxian Poon
Michael Salvatore

University Convocations Committee


John L. Callaghan, Chair Jim Hooker Bryce Nelson Varun Soni
Margo Apostolos David Howard Jeffrey A. Olsen Dan R. Stimmler
Patrick Auerbach Amy Johnson John A. Petruska Jerome B. Walker
Gordon Gray Najmedin Meshkati Surya Prakash

246 USC 129TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT


SATELLITE CEREMONIES

Satellite Ceremonies
All satellite ceremonies are on Friday, May 11, unless otherwise indicated

Academic Unit/Schools Location and Time Reception


i. Accounting, Leventhal School of Alumni Park, 2:30 p.m. Following, Crocker Plaza
2. Architecture, School of Founders Park, 11:00 a.m. Following, Watt Hall Courtyard
3. Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy Bovard Auditorium, n:oo a.m.
4. Business, Marshall School of
a) Undergraduate Galen Center, n:oo a.m. Following, between
Hoffman Hall and Bridge Hall
b) Graduate Galen Center, 6:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m., Town & Gown
5. Cinematic Arts, School of Shrine Auditorium, 2:30 p.m. Following, School of Cinematic Arts
6. Communication & Journalism, Annenberg School for
a) Communication McCarthy Quad, 10:45 a.m. Following
b) Journalism and Public Relations Argue Plaza lawn, 10:45 a.m. Following
7. Dentistry, Ostrow School of McAlister Field, n:oo a.m. Following
8. Education, Rossier School of Howard Jones Field, 3:00 p.m. Following
9. Engineering, Viterbi School of
a) Undergraduate Archimedes Plaza (E-Quad), 10:45 a.m. Following
b) Graduate Galen Center, 3:00 p.m.
10. Fine Arts, Roski School of Lawn south of Harris Hall, 11:00 a.m. Following
11. Gerontology, Davis School of Tutor Campus Center Ballroom, 11:00 a.m. Following
12. Law, Gould School of McCarthy Quad, 3:30 p.m. Following
Letters, Arts and Sciences, Dornsife College of
13. Group 1: Howard Jones Field, 10:45 a.m. Following
Art History, Classics, Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, East Asian
Area Studies, East Asian Languages and Cultures, English, French
and Italian, Gender Studies, German, Interdisciplinary Studies,
Linguistics, Master of Liberal Studies, Master of Professional Writing,
Narrative Studies, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Religion, Slavic
Languages and Literatures, Spanish and Portuguese

14- Group 2: Lot 6,10:45 a.m. Following


Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biophysics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences,
Environmental Studies, Human and Evolutionary Biology, Human
Performance, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physical Science, Physics and
Astronomy, Physics/Computer Science, Psychobiology

15. Group 3: Shrine Auditorium, n:oo a.m. Following


History, International Relations, Middle East Studies, Political Science
16. Group 4: Alumni Park, 11:00 a.m. Following
American Studies and Ethnicity, Anthropology, Archaeology, Economics/
Mathematics, Geographic Information Science and Technology,
Geography, Health and Humanity, Master's in Visual Anthropology,
Master's in Human Behavior, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology

17. Medicine, Keck School of


a) M.D./Ph.D., M.D. Saturday, May 12,3:00 p.m. Following, McCarthy Quad
Shrine Auditorium
b) Ph.D., M.S., Public Health Wednesday, May 9, 4:00 p.m. Following
Norris Library Quad
Health Sciences Campus
c) Health Promotion Town & Gown, n:oo a.m. 10:30 a.m., Town & Gown
d) Physician Assistant Program Lawn southwest of Hancock (AHF), Following
10:45 a.m.
18. Music, Thornton School of Lawn south of Ramo Hall, 10:45 a.m. Following
19. Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Lawn west of Leavey Library, 10:45 a.m. Following
20. Pharmacy, School of Norris Library Quad, Following
Health Sciences Campus, 3:00 p.m.
21. Public Policy, Price School of
a) Undergraduate Pardee Way, 10:45 a.m. Following, Lewis Hall
b) Graduate Lot 6, 3:00 p.m. Following, Lewis Hall
22. ROTC - Air Force, Army, Naval Bovard Auditorium, 2:30 p.m. Following
23. Social Work, School of Shrine Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m., Social Work Courtyard
24. Theatre, School of Bing Theatre, 10:45 a.m. Following, Queens Court

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