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 CONTENTS

USC Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

University Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Academic Regalia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Academic Symbols of the University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Heraldic Flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Residential Colleges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Candidates for Degrees and Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Candidates for Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Special Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

University Marshal University Marshals Emeriti

Donal Manahan J. Tillman Hall, Ph.D.
1955-1982
Gerald A. Fleischer, Ph.D.
1983-1987
Kenneth L. Servis, Ph.D.
1988-1992
John L. Callaghan, Ph.D.
1993-2016

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 USC BOARD OF TRUSTEES

U S C B O A RD O F T RU ST E E S

Trustees
Miriam Adelson Frank H. Cruz William J. McMorrow Jeffrey H. Smulyan
Michael E. Adler David H. Dornsife John Mork Heliane M. Steden
Wallis Annenberg Suzanne Dworak-Peck Oscar Munoz Mark A. Stevens
Stephanie A. Argyros Michele Dedeaux Engemann Rod Y. Nakamoto Ronald D. Sugar
Wanda M. Austin Michael A. Felix Carmen Nava Tracy M. Sykes
Thomas J. Barrack Jr. Carol L. Folt (President) Shelly L. Nemirovsky Daniel M. Tsai
Marc R. Benioff Stanley P. Gold Dominic Ng Ronald N. Tutor
David C. Bohnett Ming Hsieh Suzanne Nora Johnson Wenxue Wang
Joseph M. Boskovich Sr. Tamara Hughes Gustavson J. Kristoffer Popovich
Robert A. Bradway Lydia H. Kennard Blake Quinn
Charles G. Cale Kenneth R. Klein Amy A. Ross
Rick J. Caruso, Chair John Kusmiersky Frederick J. Ryan Jr.
Alan I. Casden Jaime L. Lee Leonard D. Schaeffer
Ronnie Chan Kathy Leventhal William E. B. Siart

Life Trustees
Chris Cox Daniel D. Lane Bruce M. Ramer Peter V. Ueberroth
Malcolm R. Currie William Lyon Lorna Y. Reed Andrew J. Viterbi
Daniel J. Epstein Claude Mann Edward P. Roski Jr. Willis B. Wood Jr.
Gavin S. Herbert Kathleen L. McCarthy William J. Schoen
B. Wayne Hughes Sr. Jerry W. Neely Robert H. Smith
Ray R. Irani C. L. Max Nikias Steven Spielberg
Glorya Kaufman Joan A. Payden Richard J. Stegemeier
John F. King Frank Price Ratan N. Tata

Honorary Trustees
Charles F. Bolden Jr.
Jeanie M. Buss
Helene Galen
Jane Harman
Dallas Price-Van Breda

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 UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION

U N I V E R S I T Y A D M I N I ST R AT I O N

Officers and Executives

Carol L. Folt, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Michael Blanton, B.S., J.D.,
President of the University Vice President, Professionalism and Ethics
Charles F. Zukoski, B.A., Ph.D., Stacey R. Bratcher, B.A., J.D.,
Provost and Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs Vice President and Managing General Counsel
Winston B. Crisp, B.A., J.D., Erik Brink, B.A.,
Vice President, Student Affairs Vice President and University Comptroller
Samuel Garrison, B.A., J.D., David Brown, B.A., M.S.,
Interim Senior Vice President, University Relations Vice President, Federal Government Relations
Thomas E. Jackiewicz, B.A., M.P.H., Senior Vice President and Kathryn Carrico, B.J.,
Chief Executive Officer for Keck Medicine of USC Vice President, Health Sciences Advancement
Lisa Mazzocco, B.S., M.B.A., Chief Investment Officer Greg Condell, B.A., M.B.A.,
Glenn Osaki, B.A., M.A., Vice President, Finance
Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Martha M. Escutia, B.S., J.D.,
James M. Staten, B.S., Vice President, Government Relations
Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer Stacy R. Giwa, B.A., J.D.,
Tracey Vranich, B.A., M.B.A., Vice President, Ethics and Compliance
Interim Senior Vice President, University Advancement Elizabeth Graddy, B.A., Ph.D., Exeutive Vice Provost
Felicia A. Washington, B.A., J.D., Katharine Harrington, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.,
Senior Vice President, Human Resources Vice President, Admissions and Planning
David W. Wright, B.S., M.B.A., Maja Matarić, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Interim Vice President, Research
Interim Senior Vice President, Administration Daniel R. Stimmler, B.A., M.B.A.,
Mike Bohn, B.A., M.S.A., Athletic Director Vice President, Auxiliary Services
Rene Pak, B.A., Chief of Staff Christopher Toomey, B.S., M.Sc., M.A., Interim Vice President
Anthony Bailey, B.A., M.A., M.B.A., Ed.D., and Executive Director, Facilities Planning and Management
Vice President, Global and Strategic Initiatives

Deans
Anthony Bailey, B.A., M.A., M.B.A., Ed.D., Gareth James, B.Sc./B.Com., Ph.D.,
Dean, USC Bovard College Interim Dean, USC Marshall School of Business
Willow Bay, B.A., M.B.A., Dean, USC Annenberg School for Jack H. Knott, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
Communication and Journalism Dean, USC Price School of Public Policy
David Bridel, First Class B.A., Dean, USC School of Dramatic Arts Haven Lin-Kirk, B.A., M.F.A.,
Timothy Brunold, B.A., Dean, Admission Dean, USC Roski School of Art and Design
Pinchas Cohen, M.D., Amber D. Miller, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
Dean, USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Dean, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Milton S. F. Curry, B.Arch., M.Arch., Laura A. Mosqueda, M.D.,
Dean, USC School of Architecture Dean, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Robert A. Cutietta, B.A., M.M., Ed.D., Dean, USC Kaufman Erica Muhl, B.M., M.M., D.M.A.,
School of Dance and USC Thornton School of Music Dean, USC Iovine and Young Academy
Elizabeth M. Daley, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Vassilios Papadopoulos, D.Pharm., D.E.A., Ph.D.,
Dean, USC School of Cinematic Arts Dean, USC School of Pharmacy
Karen Symms Gallagher, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., Catherine Quinlan, B.M., M.L.S., M.B.A., Dean, USC Libraries
Dean, USC Rossier School of Education Avishai Sadan, D.M.D.,
Sarah Gehlert, B.A., M.A., M.S.W., Ph.D., Dean, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Dean, USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Varun Soni, B.A., M.T.S., M.A., J.D., Ph.D., Dean, Religious Life
Andrew T. Guzman, B.Sc., J.D., Ph.D., Yannis C. Yortsos, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.,
Dean, USC Gould School of Law Dean, USC Viterbi School of Engineering
William W. Holder, D.B.A., C.P.A.,
Dean, USC Leventhal School of Accounting

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 ACADEMIC REGALIA

A C A D E M I C RE G A L I A

The) wearing
“(The) wearingof gowns
of gowns by by
judges,
judges, ministers,
ministers,teachers,
teachers, and
and the other gowns and may be ornamented in color. (As a matter of
scholars
scholars is an ancient
is an ancient and
andimpressive
impressivecustom. 
custom.  . .. . . A . As sthe
thegraduat-
gradu- practice, except in the areas of philosophy and law—dark blue and
ingating
students of American
students of American highhigh
schools, colleges,
schools, colleges, andand universi-
univer- purple, respectively—faculty colors are rarely seen on the gown.)
tiessities
march in academic
march in academic procession
procession on Commencement
on Commencement DayDay
to The standard cap and gown are almost universally worn, but
to receive
receive their their diplomas
diplomas or degrees,
or degrees, they,they,
too,too,
(and(and perhaps,
perhaps, for there are some outstanding deviations, including Harvard, Princ-
for some,
some, onlyonce
only this this in once in their
their lives)lives)
wearwear the caps
the caps and gownsand of eton, Yale, Stanford, Columbia, New York, Chicago and the
thisgowns of this long
long tradition.  . . .tradition.  . . . For athey
 For a moment, moment, they are
are wearing anwear-
ancient University of Southern California. Cardinal and gold doctoral
ing anthe
regalia, ancient
proud regalia,
badgethe proud badge
of belonging to aofgreat
belonging profession, to a great
that gowns were proposed for the university’s centennial by Dr. Jerome
profession, that of student. Holding hands with students past B. Walker, centennial director, in 1980. Cardinal gowns with
of student. Holding hands with students past and students pres-
and students present in a chain which goes back into history.
ent in a chain which goes back into history. Every detail should be yellow velvet panels were first worn during President James H.
Every detail should be keyed to stress the occasion as adven-
keyed to stress the occasion as adventure, a turning point, some- Zumberge’s inauguration in May 1981. For President Steven B.
ture, a turning point, something memorable and important.”
thing memorable and important.” Sample’s 1991 inauguration, the design for doctoral gowns was
Frank C. Baxter modified, adding red velvet panels framed by bright gold braids.
Frank C. Baxter
Professor Emeritus of English
Professor Emeritus
University of English
of Southern California Caps
University of Southern California Although there is an exception, rarely seen, for women that allows
them to wear a soft cap, the mortarboard or Oxford-type cap is
At the end of the 19th century, colleges and universities in the worn. Only the doctor’s cap may be made of velvet. The tassel
United States were developing the kind of ruleless academic worn with the cap has three variations: (1) it may be black for any
costume that emerged from the centuries in Great Britain. There degree, (2) it may be in the color of the faculty (field of learning) in
and in the dominions, each university adopted its own costume which the degree was granted, or (3) doctors and governing offi-
without regard to what other institutions had done. The result cials, only, may wear a tassel of gold metallic thread. Black tassels
was a confusing array of caps, gowns, and particularly hoods, each are worn at USC for all bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
one of which must be separately memorized. The cap is an essential part of the academic costume and is worn
Recognizing this problem, American institutions responded with it at all times except, of course, when the men remove theirs
in 1895 by creating an intercollegiate commission to consider a during prayer or during the playing of the national anthem. The
uniform code for academic costume. The resulting Intercolle- gold tassel of the doctor’s cap is so fastened that it drapes over the
giate Code regulated the design or pattern of gowns and hoods left front quarter of the cap. From this design, it has become cus-
and the colors and materials to be used. The code was subse- tomary to leave the tassel draped over the left temple at all times.
quently adopted by almost all of the colleges and universities in
the country. It is still in use today, although slightly modified by Hoods
successor committees appointed by the American Council on Of all the components of the costume, the hood is the most
Education. symbolic. It makes clear the level of the degree, the faculty in
which it was given and the institution which awarded it. The
Gowns level of the degree is shown by the size of the hood, the width
The code provides for three types of gowns. Those for bachelor’s of the velvet trimming, and in the case of the doctors, by the
students are made of black material and have long, pointed sleeves. shape. The hood is lined with the colors of the school award-
They should be worn closed. The master’s gown, also black, is ing the degree; at USC, the silk lining is gold with a cardi-
made with an oblong sleeve, open at the wrist. The rear part of its nal chevron. The color of the velvet band around the hood
oblong shape is square cut, and the front part has an arc cut away. shows the department in which the wearer has taken his or her
It is also worn closed. In 2018, the university unveiled new custom degree. All master of arts (white) and master of science (gold)
regalia for bachelor’s and master’s students. The new gowns degrees are bestowed by the Graduate School. The color of the
feature a cardinal band and the USC shield on the sleeves, along velvet band around the hood for all PhDs is dark blue. Special-
with cardinal piping. The custom regalia highlights the prestigious ty degrees have individual colors based on the degree earned.
brand of USC in an elegant and timeless manner. The academic regalia worn by the participants in the com-
The doctor’s gown is an elaborate costume marked by velvet mencement ceremony is not merely costume. It represents
panels down the front and around the neck and by three bars of the an unbroken chain uniting students and scholars since the
same material on the bell-shaped sleeves. It is cut much fuller than Middle Ages.

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 ACADEMIC REGALIA

Presidential Medallion of Office

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

University Mace
The mace is a ceremonial scepter symboliz- USC alumnus and professor emeritus Hudson
ing the authority of the Office of the President. Roysher. The head of the mace depicts the uni-
The president of the faculty has the honor of versity seal. Encircling the head of the mace is
serving as mace bearer in all academic proces- the hand-engraved inscription, “1880 University
sions for commencements and other official of Southern California.” The names of the uni-
university ceremonies. versity’s past presidents and the current president
The university mace was first used at the are engraved on the bowl. The crowning orna-
inauguration of President Norman Topping ment is a depiction of the walled city of Troy.
on October 28, 1958. The mace was designed The mace is permanently displayed in the Office
and crafted by the renowned master silversmith, of the President.

Marshals’ Batons
Designed for the inauguration of Dr. C. L. At the University of Southern California,
Max Nikias as 11th president of the university, a marshals are traditionally chosen from the ranks
baton is carried by every marshal in the official of the faculty to lead the student procession at
procession. The batons are carved from walnut, the New Student Convocation and Commence-
with the university seal mounted in gold at the ment. The university marshal and the president
top. The fluted shape of the baton evokes the of the faculty march at the head of the procession.
torch of learning, which is also found on the
university seal.

Trustee Gowns
The cardinal robes of office worn by university The trustees wear a doctoral hood lined with
trustees were designed by Dr. Jerome B. Walker USC’s traditional gold satin with a cardinal chev-
for President James H. Zumberge’s 1981 inaugu- ron. The hood has a red velvet collar representing
ration. Reminiscent of the university’s doctoral the university, in place of a faculty color repre-
gowns, the trustee robes feature red velvet front senting a single discipline.
panels and chevrons on the sleeves. Bright gold The university marshal wears a special gown
piping outlines both the panels and the chevrons. that serves as a bridge between the trustee robes
Each of the front panels features an embroidered and the university’s doctoral gown, with the uni-
shield on the lapel, taken from the university seal. versity seal embroidered on the lapel.

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 ACADEMIC SYMBOLS OF THE UNIVERSITY

AC ADEMIC SYMBOLS OF THE UNIVERSIT Y

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.

1908 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 philoso-
phy. 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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 HERALDIC FLAGS

HERALDIC FL AGS

Originally designed by Dr. Jerome B. Walker for President

James H. Zumberge’s 1981 inauguration, heraldic flags for each
academic degree-granting unit are displayed at commencements
and other academic convocations. These flags, carried by stu-
dents, precede the faculty in the procession. By a long-standing
tradition, most academic disciplines have used an identifying
color, which is displayed on academic hoods to indicate the
subject area in which the wearer obtained the degree. These
identifying academic colors are used in the banners of the vari-
ous schools and divisions of the university.
Found in the university seal, the torch of knowledge is a clear College of Letters, The Graduate School
and honorable symbol, well suited to an institution of higher Arts and Sciences Academic color: white for arts,
learning, and is one of the charges on the university’s official Academic colors: white for gold for sciences, royal blue
seal. The university seal also contains a sun. Known as a “sun letters, gold for sciences. The for the doctorate. In heraldry,
in its splendor,” it has a perimeter featuring alternating straight wide-ranging fields over the saltire (a corner-to-corner
and wavy rays. The straight rays represent the light and the which this college functions cross) symbolizes the very wide
wavy rays the warmth and affection that the university extends are symbolized by the intimate range of disciplines over which
to its students and community. The torch and the sun are used intertwining of letters, arts and this school presides and which
to unite these disciplines under the flag of the University of sciences in the heraldic pat- the saltire unites in one unit.
Southern California. tern known as “gyronny.” The
torch of knowledge serves as a
reminder that the college is the
academic heart of the university.

Architecture Art and Design Arts, Technology and the Bovard College
Academic color: blue-violet. Academic colors: brown for Business of Innovation Academic color: white. The
The Doric portico is used here arts, white for letters. Here the Academic color: brown. The soaring sails symbolize confi-
as a symbol of beauty and pro- symbols reflect two important supernova, an astronomical dence and agility in providing
portions inspired by the early branches of art and design. The event that occurs during stellar a student-centered approach to
Greek architects, who continue paintbrush and pencil symbol- evolution causing the sudden learning. The rooted plant is a
to inspire the architect today. ize fine arts such as painting, appearance of a new, brighter symbol of the stability, growth
The modern bridge represents drawing and sculpture. The star, represents the idea of dis- and abundance of opportunity.
progress, connections and abstract symbol, with its ruption and the supreme energy Colors featured in the flag are
stability. The blue background, pixel-like design, reflects the exhibited by the founders and rendered as metals—gold, sil-
representing the sky, suggests emergence and evolution of students of the academy. The ver and bronze—in traditional
the almost limitless scope of digital arts. flag’s additional colors are heraldic terms.
architecture. described in heraldic language
as metals: gold and bronze.

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 HERALDIC FLAGS

Business Cinematic Arts Communication and Dance

Academic color: drab. The Academic colors: brown for Journalism Academic color: amethyst.
square figures that are sym- arts, white for letters. The six Academic colors: crimson for Dance is one of the oldest and
metrically arranged on this flag triangles represent the strength communication, white for jour- most central expressions of
are designed to symbolize the of the individual special- nalism. The three data waves humanity. The two interlock-
organizational characteristics ties, such as camera, editing, emanating from the transmitter ing figures represent creativity
of business in all its complex- sound, writing, criticism and in both directions symbolize and innovation, and they
ity. The interconnected sphere aesthetics, that form the larger the fact that all communication capture the artistry of bodies in
represents an enterprising and discipline of cinematic arts. has a threefold aspect—com- motion. The sun in its splendor
global approach to business. When combined, they form an municator, audience and represents the courage and
aperture, at the center of which medium—all of which are power incumbent in authentic
is the human eye, representing involved in the interplay and artistic creation, and white is
the mediation essential to the sharing of a message. The quill the traditional heraldic color
discipline. tip within the keyhole repre- representing the arts and
sents freedom of the press. humanities.

Dentistry Dramatic Arts Education Engineering

Academic color: lilac. Academic colors: brown for Academic color: light blue. The Academic color: orange. The
Dentistry, like the other arts, white for letters. The book, illuminated by the lamp interlinked circles, inspired
scholarly areas associated with classic emblem of comedy of learning, is a very widely by the classic mathematical
health care, uses the tradi- and tragedy is based on masks used, traditional symbol for Borromean rings, join the
tional Asclepian staff and ser- worn by actors in ancient education, and occurs in many cogs and gears in this flag to
pent—in this case, enclosed in Greek theater productions. shields of arms. The flame symbolize the way in which the
a capital Greek letter, delta, an They reflect not only the two from the torch of knowledge profession of engineering inter-
homage to the official emblem main genres of the dramatic illuminates the tip of the lamp. acts with math and the applied
of dentistry. arts, but also the duality of the sciences to solve society’s most
human experience. pressing and wicked problems.

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 HERALDIC FLAGS

Gerontology Law Medicine Music

Academic color: white. The Academic color: purple. The Academic color: green. The Academic color: pink. Music
very characteristic architecture four points surrounding the staff of Asclepius, the Greek is a universal means of com-
of this school is incorporated gavel in this flag symbolize the god of medicine, around which munication between human
in the flag, along with the oak levels at which the legal profes- is entwined the harmless snake beings, linking the past, pres-
tree, symbolizing sturdiness sion provides a bulwark and beloved of Asclepius, has been ent and future. The treble and
and longevity, and acorns, rep- framework for our society: fed- the symbol of medicine bass clefs symbolize music
resenting the constant renewal eral, state, county and local. for many centuries. expressed in all its forms and
of life. The scales of justice reflect styles, vocal or instrumental.
the fair and impartial balance
sought by the law.

Pharmacy Public Policy Social Work

Academic color: olive. Academic color: peacock blue. Academic color: citron. As
Pharmacy is symbolized The school’s work is repre- symbolized by outstretched
by the bowl of Hygeia, the sented in triads, reflecting the hands cradling the globe, social
Greek goddess of health, intersection of three sectors, work by its very nature is about
coupled with the Asclepian three levels of government, embracing our connections as
serpent, showing the intrinsic three locations and three levels human beings and inspiring
relationship between phar- of degree programs. The three the spirit of compassion and
macy and medicine. shapes that come together to mutual respect that assists
form the obelisk evoke those individuals and communities
triads. The symbol of the obe- in reaching their full potential.
lisk surrounded by stars reflects
structure, security and liberty.

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 RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES

RE S I D E N T I A L C O L L E G E S

The University of Southern California transformed its housing for freshmen into residential colleges in 2012,
bringing special cultural programming, academic opportunities and mentoring from faculty members to many
more students. Along with this shift, the university unveiled official crests to represent each of these new
colleges. Some echo the history of the university and its architecture, whereas others evoke the emerging themes
of these new communities. All 14 crests are anchored in USC’s identity, echoing elements from the university’s
official seal and embracing cardinal and gold as their dominant tones.

Birnkrant Bohnett
Dubbed “seven floors of A community built around
open doors” for its social a core ideal of social action
atmosphere, this college through entrepreneurship,
currently houses freshmen this college embraces students
who are Trustee, Presidential seeking innovative solutions to
and Mork Family scholars. social issues around the world.
The crest features a “B” for The torch of knowledge is
Birnkrant, the torch of knowl- framed by a chevron, a classic
edge, a book and an open door. symbol of dutiful and benevo-
lent service.

Cale Cowlings
Home to scholars interested This college has arts and
in global exploration, this cultures as its thematic focus,
community encourages cross- with an emphasis on the
cultural interaction and critical wealth of cultural experi-
dialogue regarding the ever- ences at USC and throughout
changing international land- Los Angeles. Residents are
scape. Its symbols, the book inspired to awaken their inner
and the wreath, reflect the cultural explorer, reflected
exchange of ideas and triumph by the sun in its splendor
of humanity. contained within the crest.

Ilium Irani
A community for sophomore This college focuses on perfor-
honors students, this college mance science; students living
brings together scholars who in this community explore their
share a commitment to rigor- untapped potential in learning
ous intellectual and academic how to break down barriers
achievement. Its crest empha- inhibiting leadership, decision-
sizes the torch of knowledge, making, resilience or creativ-
a classic symbol that has been ity. The pillar reflects stability
part of the university’s graphic and strength of character, and
identity since its inception. the windows along the upper
portion of the crest echo archi-
tectural details at USC Village.

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 RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES

McCarthy Honors Nemirovsky

Endowed by the Thomas and This college is home to students
Dorothy Leavey Foundation, dedicated to sustainability and
this college provides a home societal engagement. Its crest
for exceptional scholars. The features the poppy, a symbol of
crest’s design is inspired by growth and hope featured in the
McCarthy Quad, which was university seal, and pillars and a
named in honor of Leavey cornerstone, evoking the foun-
Foundation Chair Kathleen dation of something lasting and
Leavey McCarthy ’57. monumental.

New North Parkside Arts and Humanities

This college is a hub of activ- This creative community is
ity and combines two closely home to students of music, art
connected buildings. The and literature. It’s known for
crest’s interlocking angles, a its performance and practice
classic heraldic shape, symbol- spaces. The crest draws from
ize a collaborative environment. the surrounding landscape of
Mudd Hall and Hahn and
Nazarian plazas.

Parkside International Priam

Global issues are a focus This community is a bastion
for this community, which of innovation, encourag-
includes many students from ing scholars to embrace their
other nations. A display of passions for technology, science
flags on the crest represents and design. Residents seek
the international traditions solutions to global challenges
celebrated at the college. through creativity and novelty,
a spirit emphasized in the
crest’s playful symbol.

South West
Home to residents with a West comprises two
passion for social change, neighboring towers, Webb
this community is represented and Fluor. The college’s
by a compass rose, signifying crest shows two adjoining
exploration. The college colors, with the sun setting
includes residents of Marks to the west.
and Trojan halls and Pardee
and Marks towers.

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 CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

Candidates for Degrees and Certificates

December 18, 2019 / May 15, 2020 / August 11, 2020
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 Amber D. Miller

Bachelor of Arts
Sara Hisham Abdel Azim, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Kimberly Lucero Alvarado Rodriguez, Social Sciences, Minor –
Health Care Studies & Natural Science Occupational Science
Georgiy Abgaryan, Political Science Ariel Alvarado, Psychology
Carol Belen Abrajan, Psychology, Minor – Marketing & Dance Carter Cliffton Alvarez, Economics
Daniella Diamond Abramowich, Biological Sciences, Minor – Michelle Elizabeth Amber, Psychology, Minor – Occupational
Consumer Behavior Science
Laura Adem, Psychology, Minor – The Dynamics of Early Ramona Amely, Cognitive Science
Childhood Omar Efrain Amezquita, Political Science
Addison Adkins, International Relations & Political Science Jamie Susumi Amimoto, Law, History and Culture, Minor –
Mana Brianna Afsari, Classics Music Industry
Matthew Joseph Aghaian, Political Science, Minor – Business Armand Amin Amini, Neuroscience, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Parsa Shawn Aghaie, Economics, Minor – Business Finance Xena Amirani, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor – Business
Denara Aghajani, Political Science Law & Business Finance
Stella Arpi Aghakian, Intelligence and Cyber Operations Kayla Margaret Anan, English
Sydney Alexis Ahmed, Economics & English Ananya Anand, International Relations, Minor – Economics
Isaac Francis Ahn, International Relations and the Global Nillani Bhairavi Anandakugan, Environmental Science and
Economy Health
Mikaella Ahn, Political Science, Minor – East Asian Area Studies Lillian Anderson, International Relations
Samuel Aisenberg, Political Science Lauren Elizabeth Andrews, Law, History and Culture, Minor –
Fredrick J. Akau, Political Science, Minor – Law and Public Business Law & Marketing
Policy & Entrepreneurship Esther Tochukwu Anene, Psychology
Liam Akiva, International Relations Catherine Isabella Angel, Communication & Political Science
Fatima Al-Sarakbi Hernandez, Biological Sciences Athina Maria Angelopoulou, Sociology, Minor – Occupational
Jose Lorenzo Alaras, Spanish Science
Christine Alcanar, English Maxx Anthony Annunziata, Social Sciences, Minor – Cinematic
Ariana Vanessa Alcantar, Psychology Arts
Shira Helena Alcouloumre, International Relations, Minor – Victoria Cipili Ansarah, International Relations
Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence Rasa Hanna Anvari, Narrative Studies, Minor – French
Victoria Elizabeth Alexis, International Relations Brenda Lili Apreza, East Asian Area Studies
Zackaria Shah Ali, Spanish Talia Pilar Aranda, Spanish & Anthropology
Kari Renae Alire, Sociology, Minor – Public Health Amanuel W. Araya, Economics
Julia Rose Allegretto, Mathematics Sophia Emily Arbess, Social Sciences
Joseph Clarke Allen, International Relations, Minor – Celeste Teresa Arellano, Psychology, Minor – Spanish &
Entrepreneurship Education and Society
Ames Jocwyn Allen-King, Psychology, Minor – Music Industry Natasha Denise Arief, Health and Humanity
Lauren Elizabeth Aller, Health and Human Sciences & Michael Arkatov, International Relations, Minor –
Economics Marketing
Hannah Siobhan Allison, Psychology, Minor – Forensics and Katy Kellington Arkell, International Relations, Minor –
Criminality & Spanish Entrepreneurship

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Daphne Marie Armstrong, Social Sciences, Minor – Nonprofits, Harrison Wyatt Baseman, Non-Governmental Organizations
Philanthropy and Volunteerism and Social Change & Sociology
Natasha Hannah Arora, Theatre & English, Minor – Classics Dunai Basrawi, International Relations
Zoe Ash, Political Science Cormac Paul Bateman, Economics, Minor – Business Finance
Ashley Asherian, English Solomon Bates, Sociology
Cindy Sogol Askari, Psychology Tara Renee Baudry, Psychology, Minor – Nonprofits,
Raffi Haig Aslanian, Political Science, Minor – Business Law Philanthropy and Volunteerism
Elia Constanza Astiazaran, Sociology Claudette Beane, Economics
A Trevor Atamian, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor – Raynard Arthur Beckham, Social Sciences
Business Finance Erica Anne Beckman, Psychology
Catherine Atkinson, Political Science, Minor – Environmental Lucy Bedikian, Psychology, Minor – Psychology and Law
Studies Catherine D. Bedoya, Latin American and Iberian Cultures,
Makenzie Atkinson, International Relations, Minor – Business Media and Politics & Political Science
Law & German Natalie Bedrossian, English, Minor – Psychology
Brittany Danielle Attar, Neuroscience Laurel A. Behrens, Philosophy, Politics and Law
Shir Dina Attias, Political Economy & International Relations Lauren Emily Bell, Neuroscience, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Chloe R. Auerbach, Political Science Nicholas Daniel Bellavance, Human Biology
Caitlin M. Autry, Law, History and Culture, Minor – Spanish & Lance Khalil Bello, English
Sports Media Studies Savannah Abbey Benz, International Relations, Minor –
Wyatt William Autterson, Economics, Minor – Business Finance Management Consulting
Jacqueline Avedisian, Biological Sciences, Minor – Science and Tia Berezan, Global Studies, Minor – Political Science
Management of Biomedical Therapeutics Ryan Beringer, East Asian Area Studies & International
Valentin Avila, Philosophy, Politics and Law Relations
Ashley Gisselle Aviles Brizuela, Psychology, Minor – Taylor Lynn Berry, International Relations, Minor – Culture,
International Relations Media and Entertainment
Kian Darius Azizirad, International Relations Lucine Araxie Beylerian, Philosophy, Minor – Dance
Kabir Badiani, International Relations, Minor – Business Law Amrita Niteen Bhat, Narrative Studies
Denny Baek, Political Science Debadrita Bhattacharya, Psychology
Matthew Esam Bagdasar, Political Science Veronica Biblarz, Sociology
Monya Ava Bagheri, Sociology Jacob Adam Bickman, Economics, Minor – Business Law
Linette Bagtas, Cognitive Science Lindsay Bilger, Environmental Science and Health, Minor –
Shane Bai, Social Sciences Computer Programming
Bryce Marie Bakewell, American Studies and Ethnicity, Minor – Lal Bilgili, Political Science & Russian, Minor – Music
Race, Ethnicity and Politics Production
Skyler Victoria Baldwin, Psychology, Minor – Marketing Danielle Lee Binnette, Economics, Minor – Entrepreneurship
Quinten Daniel Ballbach, Economics, Minor – Urban Madeline Lautenberg Birer, Social Sciences, Minor –
Sustainable Planning & International Relations Communication Design
Patrick A. Ballinger, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor – Omar Sherif Ahmed Bishr, Economics
Narrative Structure Kyle Robert Albert Blair, Economics, Minor – Business Finance
Stella Balsamini, Political Science, Minor – Cinematic Arts & Princess Nicole Blamoh, Anthropology, Minor – Photography
Psychology Lily Blavin, Gender Studies
Sooyeon Bang, Psychology, Minor – Applied Analytics Michela Emily Boarnet, Economics
Emily Baptista, International Relations Adriana Boghosian, English
Shauli Bar-On, Political Science Jenne Lee Bonaccorsi, English
Anastasia Marie Barbato, Narrative Studies & Non- Pankaew Boonbaichaiyapruck, Political Science &
Governmental Organizations and Social Change, Minor – Communication, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Future Cinema Alexander T. Bosch, International Relations and the Global
Melanie Phillipa Barnes, Communication & Law, History and Economy, Minor – Spanish
Culture Kathryn Marie Bosman, Law, History and Culture, Minor –
Eunice Karen Barragan, Contemporary Latino and Latin Statistics
American Studies, Minor – The Dynamics of Early Jessica Caitlyn Boswell, Narrative Studies, Minor – Screenwriting
Childhood & Entrepreneurship
Ziva Kay Barsotti, Psychology, Minor – Screenwriting & Paul Boulos, Cognitive Science
Managing Human Relations Blesst Bilesia Bowden, Law, History and Culture & Theatre

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Aaron A. Bowers, Political Science Cheng Cai, Economics
Christopher Maasai Boyd, Health and Human Sciences Raymond Cai, Earth Sciences
Najah Boyd, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Cinema- Andrea Calabria, International Relations
Television for the Health Professions Jonathan Michael Caldera, History
Rebecca Braga De Braganca, French Courtney Kathleen Caldwell, Non-Governmental Organizations
Yesenia Raquel Brasby, Psychology, Minor – Spanish and Social Change
Colette M. Braseth, Psychology Carly Elizabeth Callahan, Health and Human Sciences, Minor –
Ashlee Brasier, Chemistry Occupational Science
Tristan Anders Bratvold, Cognitive Science Jordan I. Calles, Law, History and Culture
Alberto Bravo Jr., History, Minor – Photography and Social Madeline Michelle Callicott, English
Change Cinthia Cristina Camacho, Psychology
Juan David Bravo, Political Science Jocelyn Camacho, Sociology & Political Science
Amanda Bray, Biological Sciences, Minor – Dance Maria Grabert Camasmie, Narrative Studies
Beau Houston Breeding, Psychology Eloisa Campuzano-Herrera, American Studies and Ethnicity
Sarah Jane Brengman, International Relations, Minor – Matthew Cannella, Art History
Management Consulting Qiongwen Cao, Neuroscience & Psychology
Piper A. Brockley, Human Biology, Minor – Psychology and Law Ivan Gabriel Capifali, Human Biology, Minor – Public Health
Nicholas St. John Broderick, Economics, Minor – Operations and Ingrid Carabulea, Narrative Studies
Supply Chain Management Nicholas K. Carballo, Spanish & Political Science
Tess Emmanuelle Bronfman, Cognitive Science, Minor – User Mariela Cardenas, English, Minor – Sociology
Experience Christina Nicole Carmichael, History, Minor – Consumer
Dillon Thomas Brown, Political Economy Behavior
Kaylee Dotts Brownsberger, Health and Human Sciences, Elliot Carnello, International Relations
Minor – Nutrition and Health Promotion Andrea Carrera, Art History & International Relations
Julia Michelle Brunn, International Relations Clayton Peter Adams Carson, Philosophy, Politics and Law,
Jerad Timothy Bryant, English Minor – Art History
Allison Nicole Buaas, Spanish & Communication, Minor – Devinder Carson, Philosophy & Neuroscience
Cinematic Arts Ethan Howard Caspi, Economics & Political Science
Abby Elizabeth Budorick, Narrative Studies, Minor – Business Noemi Victoria Castellanos, Human Biology, Minor – Health
Virginia Page Bullington, Narrative Studies, Minor – Care Studies
International Relations Alan Castillo, Comparative Literature & Spanish
Taylor Nicole Burchfield, Cognitive Science Giselle Ximena Castor-Razo, Sociology, Minor – Occupational
Zoe May Burger, Economics, Minor – Applied Analytics Science
Jill Alexandra Burke, Economics, Minor – Sports Media Amanda Lee Cawley, Health and Human Sciences, Minor –
Industries Spanish
Alicia L. Burrell, Sociology, Minor – Psychology and Law & Fedja Louis Celebic, Narrative Studies
Cinematic Arts Jisoo Chae, Biological Sciences, Minor – Accounting
Kelly Elizabeth Burson, Social Sciences, Minor – Forensics and Stephanie Huayang Chai, Health and Human Sciences
Criminality & Art History Amanda June Chan, Economics & Cognitive Science
Samuel Henry Pearson Burton, American Studies and Ethnicity Sarah Shen-Min Chan, Political Science & Communication
John Strode Bush, Economics, Minor – Real Estate Finance Annanlee Chang, Public Relations & English, Minor – Musical
Edgar Ali Bustos, Economics & Political Science Studies
Jon-Paul Bustos, Contemporary Latino and Latin American Lyndon T. Chang, International Relations
Studies Colin Yi Chao, Narrative Studies & Political Economy & Law,
Amber Josephine Butler, Psychology History and Culture
Hannah Elizabeth Butler, Linguistics and East Asian Languages Nicholas Chapman, Neuroscience
and Cultures, Minor – Screenwriting Man Ching Chau, Psychology
Madeline Rose Butler, Political Science, Minor – Photography Vineet Seth Singh Chauhan, English, Minor – International
Manda Bwerevu, Communication & Philosophy, Politics and Relations
Law Alexandra Chavez Caro, Economics
Natalie Daigh Byrne, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Daksh Chawla, Economics, Minor – Business Finance
Nutrition and Health Promotion Deanie P. Chen, Communication & Economics
Christina Young Jin Byun, Health and Human Sciences Erick Chen, East Asian Area Studies, Minor – Digital Studies &
Marisa Caddick, Narrative Studies & Theatre Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Linda Chen, Economics, Minor – Business Finance Madeline Michael Clasen, Art History & East Asian Area
Liuyi Chen, Psychology Studies
Ruoyun Chen, Psychology Eliza Grace Clein, Narrative Studies, Minor – Entertainment
Xuanhao Chen, Economics Industry
Xudong Chen, International Relations and the Global Economy Gabriella Anne Clifford, Narrative Studies, Minor – Cinematic
Yuan Chen, Social Sciences Arts
Yujie Chen, Psychology, Minor – The Dynamics of Early Cailin Rhianna Climer, Psychology
Childhood & Education and Society Samuel Cloyd, International Relations and the Global Economy
Zhiheng Chen, Economics Daniel Guy Cohen, International Relations
Chelsea Anne Cua Cheng, Psychology, Minor – Consumer Emma Nicole Colletti, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care
Behavior Studies
Gloria Cheng, Health and Human Sciences Anna Christine Collier, English, Minor – Health Care Studies &
Julia Rebecca Cherner, Communication & Political Science Culture, Media and Entertainment
Stephen Nicholas Chesterman, International Relations, Minor – Danielle Lynne Collins, Spanish & English
Spatial Studies & Russian Area Studies Jason Emmett Collins, History & English, Minor – East Asian
Kylie Tinyan Cheung, Political Science, Minor – Gender Studies Languages and Cultures
Jason William Singh Chima, Economics, Minor – Business Ursula Graal Collins-Laine, East Asian Area Studies & Cinema
Finance and Media Studies
Ajay Chitkara, Economics, Minor – Business Finance Christian Andres Colorado, English, Minor – Spanish
Magnus Chiu, Economics Thomas Steven Columbus, Economics
Irene Cho, Narrative Studies, Minor – Cinematic Arts Jenna Constantino, Non-Governmental Organizations and Social
Jeffrey Daehyun Cho, Linguistics, Minor – Education and Change, Minor – Entrepreneurship
Society Amanda Tomiko Cooper, Political Science, Minor – Culture,
Scarlet Jinae Cho, Neuroscience & Psychology, Minor – Forensics Media and Entertainment
and Criminality Nika Corak, Economics
Annie Wing-Yen Choi, Classics & Philosophy, Politics and Law Giulia Valentina Corno, Political Science
Jay Taegyun Choi, Political Science & East Asian Languages and Jocelyn Nicole Cortez, Narrative Studies, Minor – Cinematic
Cultures Arts
Jungkyu Choi, Environmental Studies Lilith Florence Rose Coryell Jenkins, Art History
Kyung In Choi, Economics, Minor – Business Finance Welling Costello, Political Science
Anouska Celine Duus Choraria, Spanish Caroline Elizabeth Cotten, Art History, Minor – Computer
Jasper Chou, International Relations and the Global Economy, Programming
Minor – Game Entrepreneurism Taylor Laine Cottle, Psychology
Andrew Thomas Christiansen, Political Science, Minor – Alaina Marie Cousineau, Cognitive Science, Minor –
East Asian Languages and Cultures & Business Finance Occupational Science
Liam V. Christiansen, Narrative Studies Hana Craft, Psychology, Minor – Contemplative Studies &
Albert Samuel Chu, Psychology & East Asian Languages and Occupational Science
Cultures Erin Sullivan Craig, Communication & Law, History and
Angela Shen Chi Chuang, Political Science, Minor – American Culture
Studies and Ethnicity Theodore Langdon Cranley, International Relations and the
Leah Liu Chueh, Psychology, Minor – Applied Analytics Global Economy
Alexander Theodore Chumas, Narrative Studies Claire Faulkner Crawford, Environmental Studies & Political
Brandon Chung, Communication & English Science
Grace Cillo, Narrative Studies, Minor – Animation and Digital Hannah C. Cremer, Religion
Arts Anna Riley Crenshaw, Health and Human Sciences, Minor –
Jeffrey Cole Cirillo, Political Science Occupational Science
Christopher Ashone Claiborne, Sociology Syann Janae Cromwell, American Studies and Ethnicity &
Liam James Clancy, Neuroscience & Economics Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor – Culture, Media and
Lida English Clapp, Communication & Non-Governmental Entertainment
Organizations and Social Change Shalagh M. Cronin, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor –
Charlotte Christensen Clark, International Relations, Minor – Real Estate Development
French Carey Linda Crooks, Cognitive Science & Media Arts and
Jane Clark, English & Classics Practice
Jason Chad Clarke, Economics Gianna Mae Cross, Biological Sciences, Minor – History

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Karl Angelo Cruz, Political Science Harkiran Dhillon, Philosophy
Emily F. Cubides, Political Science & Economics Sophia Marie DiFilippo, Law, History and Culture & Spanish
Jennifer Cui, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Lilly Kate Diaz Luna, English
Entrepreneurship Andrea Diaz, Economics, Minor – Photography
Augustus Culpo, Economics Tia Rose Digiovanni, Biological Sciences, Minor – Spanish
Taylor D’Ambrosio, Neuroscience Zane Alexander Berlin Dille, Philosophy & Classics
Zachary D’Sa, Human Biology, Minor – Occupational Science Andrew Vladimir Dobrich, Political Science, Minor –
Rachel Burke Dabora, International Relations, Minor – Spanish Screenwriting & Middle East Studies
Ayub Dahir, International Relations Katherine Alexandra Dodds, Psychology
Anahita Dalmia, Narrative Studies, Minor – Entrepreneurship & Jonnie Alexanndra Dolan, Earth Sciences
Cinematic Arts Sarah Toshiko Domai, Journalism & Neuroscience
Ashley Khalila Daniels, Human Biology, Minor – Classics Aram Rafael Dommerholt, Economics
Srividya Dasaraju, International Relations Caroline Donat, Law, History and Culture
Karissa Danielle Dauphin, Narrative Studies Faith McKenna Doney, Cognitive Science, Minor – Forensics
Madison Patricia David, Psychology, Minor – Nutrition and and Criminality
Health Promotion Cameron Nicole Dorn, Psychology
Monica David, Economics, Minor – Theatre Amanda Kristen Douglas, Art History
Imani Imuwahen Davis, Law, History and Culture & Political Brandon Alan Douglas, English, Minor – Music Production
Science, Minor – Gender Studies Jiaxin Du, Economics, Minor – Business
Lauren Zena Davis, International Relations, Minor – Business Trystin Drai Dugan, Health and Human Sciences, Minor –
Law Health Care Studies
Nathaniel Wesley Davis, International Relations and the Global Amanda Dunn, Psychology
Economy Adriel Dunwoody, English
Julienne Isabela Dawidoff, Art History Ca Dao Duong, International Relations, Minor – Risk
Vivian De Anda, Political Science & Contemporary Latino and Management
Latin American Studies Nathaniel Viet Duy Duong, Cognitive Science, Minor –
Nicolas Paul De Givenchy, East Asian Languages and Cultures, The Dynamics of Early Childhood
Minor – Cinematic Arts & French Casey Jane Dutton, Health and Human Sciences
Andrea De La Cruz, English Lillian Jane Dyre, Non-Governmental Organizations and Social
Cambria Shaye De La Cruz, Psychology Change & Biological Sciences
Caryn De La Cruz, Environmental Studies August Claire Eberl, Biological Sciences
Alicia Giselle De La Torre, Non-Governmental Organizations Maria Ines Echeverria, International Relations, Minor – Musical
and Social Change & Sociology, Minor – Education and Studies
Society Christian Immanuel Edmondson, Sociology, Minor –
Ana De Oliveira Laub, Neuroscience Occupational Science
Genevieve De Vicq De Cumptich, Political Science, Minor – Kareem H. El-Sisi, Political Economy
Communication Policy and Law Aliya Tamara Elkawa, Social Sciences, Minor – Gender Studies
Faith Rose Dearborn, Political Science & Gender Studies, Kyle Ralph Elkins, Political Science, Minor – Business Law
Minor – Cinematic Arts Peter D. Ellinger, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor – Business
Dewayne Dedmon, Sociology Law
Caleb Isaiah Richard Deen, Spanish, Minor – Video Game Ashlyn Bree Elliott, International Relations, Minor – Resistance
Design and Management to Genocide
Nathan Delgado, Economics, Minor – Applied Computer Eslam Elsakkar, Sociology
Security Shawyane Emadi, Law, History and Culture
Sasan Delghandi, Political Economy, Minor – Business Finance Brittany Emsais, Political Science, Minor – Psychology and Law
& Real Estate Finance Rayna Nicole Enriquez, Psychology, Minor – Forensics and
Zachary Blake Dell, Social Sciences Criminality
Natalie E. Delong, Cognitive Science, Minor – Web Technologies Katherine Virginia Erickson, Health and Human Sciences
and Applications Reuben Ernst, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Marketing
Isabel Caroline Denardi, Psychology & Psychology
Anora Clare Denison, English Defne Elif Ersoy, Political Science
Joy Lorine Dennis, Sociology, Minor – Occupational Science Priscila Escalante Siller, International Relations
Suchir Dhall, Biological Sciences Jo Danielle Santos Esteban, Health and Human Sciences
Rohan Avi Dhaon, International Relations Spencer Michaela Estrada, Political Science

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Elizabeth Grace Evans, English, Minor – Business Law Henry James Fusaro, Law, History and Culture & Philosophy,
McAuley Oliver Evans, Narrative Studies Politics and Law, Minor – Business Law
Torrey Foster Evans Jr., Economics Marisa J. Fuse, Law, History and Culture & International
Ryan Haley Evins, English Relations
Erica Ewing, Neuroscience Nicolas Gab, International Relations, Minor – Accounting
Patrick Michael Ewing Jr., Economics, Minor – Russian Clayton David Gaddie, Economics, Minor – Real Estate
Cory McCann Ezring, French & Communication Development
Gabrielle Fabrikant-Abzug, Psychology, Minor – Public Health Gabriel Francis Galanti, History
Martha Isabel Falencik, Spanish & Political Science Tyler James Gallagher, Political Science
Alexandra Marie Famiglietti, History Michelle Alice Ganian, American Popular Culture
Danielle Lian Farage, Social Sciences, Minor – Media Economics Fernando Garcia, Economics, Minor – Mathematical Finance &
and Entrepreneurship Political Science
Emma Farber, Cognitive Science Nicholas Paul Gardetto, Neuroscience, Minor – Music Industry
Desmon Kenyatta Farmer, Sociology & Performance Science
Celine Farshi, Political Science Celia Hwang Garth, Public Relations & Political Science
Francesca Faugno, Sociology, Minor – Political Science Eudelio Isaac Garza IV, Economics
Ahryn Victoria Felix, English, Minor – Cinematic Arts Luis Arturo Garza, English
Austin Michael Felix, Economics Carly Gaspari, Psychology, Minor – Forensics and Criminality
Taylor Kristen Felt, International Relations Matthew James Gates, International Relations, Minor –
Siying Feng, English, Minor – Screenwriting Consumer Behavior
Jillian Field, Social Sciences, Minor – The Dynamics of Early Michael D. Gates, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor – Classics
Childhood Ryan Gautereaux, Economics
Brooke Ashlee Finegold, Narrative Studies, Minor – Comedy Casey Y. Geng, Psychology, Minor – Forensics and Criminality
(Performance) & Spanish Tiffany Allegra Gerstmeyr, Communication & Psychology
Hugh Edward Finnerty, Cognitive Science, Minor – Cinematic Raveena Ghanshani, Biological Sciences, Minor – Cultural
Arts Competence in Medicine
Leyla Firatli, Cognitive Science, Minor – Computer Aileen Ghobadi, Psychology
Programming David Allan Gibson, Political Science
Janine Isabelle Flaxer, International Relations and the Global Trevor Steven Gilbert, Economics, Minor – Mathematical
Economy Finance
Ashley Flier, Art History & Public Relations Chase Hart Gilbertson, Psychology
Jena R. Flores, International Relations Daniel Giles, Narrative Studies
Jonathan Michael Flores, Political Science, Minor – Marcus Whaley Gill Jr., Sociology
Organizational Leadership and Management Sarah Kaur Gill, Economics, Minor – Business Law
Lauren Ann Foley, Narrative Studies, Minor – Cinematic Arts Isaac Feldman Gilles, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor –
Ashley C. Folia, Political Science Economics & Spanish
Kayla Nicole Folts, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Yevgeniya Sophia Gilmore, International Relations
Minor – Dance Sebastien Norman Martyn Gilmour, East Asian Languages and
Austin Emory Fournier, Psychology, Minor – Statistics Cultures
Quincy Elliott Francisco-Jountti, Psychology Garrett Harris Gilson, International Relations
Hana Fransz-Myers, Psychology John Luigi Gioiello, Political Science, Minor – History
Maverick Bryce Freedlander, Political Science Arthur Di-An Girard, International Relations and the Global
Jonathan Frias Gonzalez, Economics, Minor – Business Economy, Minor – Applied Analytics
Finance Margaux Duclaud Gjurasic, International Relations & Public
Troy Lasil Frierson Jr., Biological Sciences Relations
Isabelle Fries, International Relations, Minor – Spanish & Christian Glover, Physics
Nonprofits, Philanthropy and Volunteerism Yeon Jae Go, Psychology
Kevin Michael Louis Fry, International Relations, Minor – Pooja Goel, Public Relations & Political Science
Environmental Studies Corey Michael Goldglit, International Relations, Minor – Music
Richard Joshua Fuchs-Shafer, Political Science Industry
Paxton Fuller, Social Sciences Hannah Jeanne Goldman, Cognitive Science, Minor – Dance &
Rio Funaki, Linguistics The Dynamics of Early Childhood
Natalie Yueching Fung, International Relations, Minor – Broklynn Rae Gomez, Human Biology, Minor – Public Health
Economics Mariana Gomez, English

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Andrea Elise Gonzales, Biological Sciences Alysha Haeems, English
Gabriel N. Gonzalez III, Political Science Evan Robert Hagen, Psychology
Alexandra Gonzalez, Psychology Mian Rehan Haider, Economics, Minor – Business Finance
Alondra Gonzalez, International Relations & Spanish Noah Haile, Gender Studies & Interactive Entertainment
Amanda Gonzalez, English & Law, History and Culture Chance Hakimi, Health and Human Sciences
Capella Malulani Gonzalez, Psychology Emma Catherine Hall, Health and Human Sciences, Minor –
Carlos Rodolfo Gonzalez, Biological Sciences, Minor – Spanish Occupational Science & Psychology
Elaine Leinani Gonzalez, Psychology, Minor – Forensics and Russell Douglas Hamilton, Economics
Criminality Milo Brooklyn Hammer, Political Science, Minor – Economics
Estefania Gonzalez, Non-Governmental Organizations and Matthew J. Hamparyan, Law, History and Culture, Minor –
Social Change Political Science
Jennifer Gonzalez, Health and Human Sciences Davis Anthony Han, Political Science, Minor – Law and Public
Kayry Mayoly Gonzalez, Law, History and Culture, Minor – Policy
Forensics and Criminality Jenna Qi Han, East Asian Languages and Cultures
Matias Gonzalez, Philosophy, Minor – Entrepreneurship Michelle Han, Psychology
Melanie Brianna Gonzalez, Psychology Owen Duccio Han, Economics, Minor – Nutrition and Health
Michael Gonzalez, Human Biology Promotion
Sofia Gonzalez, Anthropology Soohyun Han, Psychology
Raul Gonzalez-Molina, Neuroscience, Minor – Forensics and Samantha Jo Hardy, Psychology, Minor – Forensics and
Criminality Criminality & Individuals, Societies and Aging
Megan Elizabeth Goodman, Neuroscience, Minor – Cinematic Taya Hardy, Psychology, Minor – The Dynamics of Early
Arts & Theatre & Health Care Studies Childhood
Corey Gordon, Art History Allison Harlan, Psychology, Minor – Forensics and Criminality
Milan Goyal, Economics IrieAnn Rose Harris, History, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Kay Marian Avery Ganancial Graycochea, Health and Human Sarah J. Haskins, Law, History and Culture & English
Sciences, Minor – Environmental Chemistry and Sustainability Isabella Sarah Hauptman, Cognitive Science, Minor – Public
Anijah Valerie Green, Psychology, Minor – Occupational Science Health
Etienne Nkum Abui Kabwasa Green, Anthropology, Minor – Natalia Andrea Hayakawa, Psychology
Communication Design Honor Christabelle Hayball, Political Science
Jahnia Margarita Green, Psychology Hannah Micaela Hayes, Psychology, Minor – Occupational
Peri Erin Green, Global Studies Science
Christa Ashlyn Greene, Sociology Ramina Hedayati, Economics, Minor – Business Law
Aneet Grewal, Political Science Yasaman Hekmat, Psychology
Jaskaran Singh Grewal, Cognitive Science, Minor – Brooke Leanne Helstrom, Philosophy, Politics and Law &
Entrepreneurship Environmental Studies
Xianqi Gu, Communication & Economics Brynn Frances Henderson, Global Studies
Michael M. Guenoun, Psychology, Minor – Natural Science Kyleen Hengelhaupt, Narrative Studies, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Lauren M. Guggisberg, Spanish, Minor – Business & Business Alyssa Gabrielle Hernandez, Psychology
Law Anthony Henry Hernandez, Narrative Studies, Minor – Video
Elizabeth Irita Guilbault, Human Biology, Minor – Natural Game Design and Management
Science & English Claire Kay Hernandez, Narrative Studies, Minor – Entertainment
Winston Voy Guillory III, International Relations, Minor – Industry
Chinese for the Professions Jennifer Carrillo Hernandez, Psychology
Brandeja Danae Guinn, Psychology, Minor – Nutrition and Joseph Guadalupe Hernandez, Social Sciences, Minor – Teaching
Health Promotion English to Speakers of Other Languages
Macy Gunawan, Psychology Mario Adalberto Hernandez, Psychology
Katherine Liz Guo, Journalism & Linguistics Benjamin Herrmann, Physics, Minor – Business Finance
Yao Guo, Applied and Computational Mathematics Shirin Emma Herzig, Narrative Studies & Psychology
Autumn Mala Gupta, Environmental Studies Emily Heuring, Economics, Minor – Mathematical Finance
Jose Guillermo Gutierrez, Philosophy & Political Science Kailee Lei Hicks, Cognitive Science, Minor – Forensics and
Bryan Guzman, Narrative Studies Criminality
Claire Eubie Ha, Economics & Cognitive Science Tyson Hicks, American Studies and Ethnicity
Arielle Elisabeth Haagen, Social Sciences Alexandra Paige Hill, International Relations & History
Isabella Paloma Haagen, English Caroline Anne Hilton, Psychology, Minor – Marketing

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Carter Neil Hindle, Economics Kako Ito, English & Law, History and Culture
Roxanne Marie Hipolito, English Abigail Margaretha Jackson, Philosophy
Isabela Maria Hoban, Political Science Beatriz Feital Jacob, Narrative Studies
Cleo Hoffman, Political Economy, Minor – Forensics and Elana Rae Jacob, Political Science, Minor – Spanish
Criminality & International Relations Sidney Ellen Jaet, Narrative Studies, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Noelle Rita Hoffman, Health and Human Sciences Tasfia Jahangir, Psychology, Minor – Public Health & Spanish
Omid Holakoui, International Relations Akanksha Ashu Jain, Psychology
Melanie Nicole Holpert, Communication & History, Minor – Michael Karl Jaksland Jr., Economics
Cinematic Arts Zubairuddin Jamali, Philosophy, Politics and Law
Sabrina M. Hoss, Sociology T’Yanna Skye James, International Relations
Imran Hossain, International Relations Natalie Anne Janett, Neuroscience, Minor – Applied Analytics &
Justine Hou, Psychology, Minor – Dance Marketing
Wenbin Hou, East Asian Languages and Cultures & Philosophy Megan Dune Jansen, Spanish
Victoria Susanne Houben, English & International Relations Nicole Nagisa Teinwai Jao, International Relations, Minor –
Katherine Anne Houk, Narrative Studies, Minor – Computer and Digital Forensics
Environmental Studies Powen Jenq, International Relations & East Asian Languages
Christopher James Housel, International Relations and Cultures
Montana Ramiah Houston, Non-Governmental Organizations Michael Jeung, Political Science
and Social Change, Minor – East Asian Languages and Isaiah Champion Jewett, Non-Governmental Organizations and
Cultures Social Change
Anna Fields Howard, International Relations, Minor – Spanish Jeremy Jhee, Economics
Jonathan H. Hsu, Economics Jie Ji, Mathematics
Sabrina Ying-Hsin Hsu, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Zihan Ji, East Asian Languages and Cultures
Chinese for the Professions Wenhao Jiang, Economics, Minor – Business Finance
Betty Huang, Non-Governmental Organizations and Social Zongyan Jiang, Economics
Change Cesar Jimenez Jr., Sociology
Huiyu Huang, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Betty Mingyuan Jin, International Relations
Minor – Computer Science Emily R. Jin, International Relations, Minor – Chinese for the
Meijie Huang, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Professions & Environmental Studies
Occupational Science & Marketing Helen Ying Jin, Biological Sciences
Preston Scott Huang, Economics Damon James Johnson, Sociology
Shu Jun Huang, International Relations, Minor – Cinematic Arts Owen Francis Johnson, Political Science
Weijing Huang, Health and Human Sciences Tyler James Johnston, Psychology
Yixin Huang, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Cinematic Aiko Kelia Jones, East Asian Languages and Cultures & Social
Arts Sciences
Katrina Irene Huft, Neuroscience, Minor – Theatre Jacque DeWayne Jones, Sociology
Hannah Celeste Hunt, Comparative Literature & Political Velus T. Jones, Sociology
Science, Minor – International Relations Anissa Jones-Montano, English
Joonho Hwang, Intelligence and Cyber Operations Tristan Lee Jordan-Huffman, Environmental Studies
Kate Mijo Hwang, Political Science Amanda Chanel Joseph, Political Economy
Chloe Hwong, Cognitive Science, Minor – Cinematic Arts Pamela Desiree Joya, Psychology, Minor – Forensics and
Robert Iacono, Neuroscience Criminality
Max Moshe Ibrahimzade, Psychology & Economics Daniel S. Jun, Economics, Minor – Cultural Anthropology
Ulorinma Bajoya Ewerem Idah, Social Sciences Andrew Jooyoung Jung, Biological Sciences
Jessica Akari Idenoshita, International Relations, Minor – Grace Ann Kahle, International Relations, Minor – Spanish
East Asian Languages and Cultures Timaj Kalifa, Philosophy, Politics and Law & Public Relations
Atticus Bertram Ige, Earth Sciences Harrison Carl Kaminsky, Economics, Minor – Business Finance
Luis Iglesias, Political Science Sabrine Kamoun, International Relations
Brian Im, Biological Sciences Erica Kang, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor – Business
Olivia Leah Indik, Psychology, Minor – Consumer Behavior Law
Chandra Lee Ingram, Journalism & International Relations and Inkoo Kang, International Relations, Minor – Communication
the Global Economy Policy and Law
Daria Iourtchenko, International Relations Jamine Kang, East Asian Languages and Cultures, Minor –
Jasmine Ismail, International Relations Cinematic Arts

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Jackson Parker Kaplan, Political Science, Minor – Public Shawn Seohyun Kim, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor –
Relations Forensics and Criminality
Nayanika Kapoor, Political Science & Journalism, Minor – Sophia Jin Hee Kim, Law, History and Culture, Minor –
East Asian Languages and Cultures International Relations & Psychology
Rohan Kapoor, Economics, Minor – Business Finance Tae Woo Kim, Economics
Kanak Kapur, English, Minor – International Relations Thomas Jae Hyun Kim, International Relations, Minor –
Tatiana Sofia Karadimitriou, Health and Human Sciences, Environmental Studies
Minor – Health Care Studies Justine Duff Kimbel, Political Economy, Minor – Performance
Luka Anthony Karaman, International Relations Science
Alireza Karandish, Psychology Ashley Mariah Kinard, Psychology, Minor – Occupational
Athena M. Karavasilis, Sociology, Minor – Theatre Science
Taylar Kasparian, Political Science Carson M. King, Philosophy, Politics and Law
Amanda Katz, Health and Human Sciences Leah Mary King, Cognitive Science & East Asian Area Studies
Zoe Adeline Katz, Social Sciences, Minor – Occupational Science Jack F. Kinsler, International Relations and the Global Economy
Tamar Kazanjian, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Amanda Kipp, Health and Human Sciences
Entrepreneurship Lincoln Kiragu, Political Science
Pearl Dain Keane, International Relations, Minor – Social Rami Kirio, English
Entrepreneurship Lauren Klass, Economics, Minor – Marketing & Spanish
Joseph Alexander Keenan, Cognitive Science, Minor – French Jasmine Yim Klein, Economics & Psychology, Minor – Risk
Sienna Rockell Keillor, Psychology, Minor – Marketing Management
Julianna Kathryn Keller, Cognitive Science, Minor – Computer Harrison Knapp, Earth Sciences
Programming Madison Knight, Human Biology, Minor – Business & Health
Jordan Kelly, Economics, Minor – Technology Policy
Commercialization William Koch, International Relations and the Global Economy
Larkan Alessandra Salvador Kelly, Political Science & Law, Daria Kochevaia, Psychology, Minor – Philosophy
History and Culture Katherine Minnie Koeppel, Psychology, Minor – Forensics and
Sam Benitez Kelson, East Asian Languages and Cultures Criminality
Sophia Danielle Ketring, International Relations, Minor – Digital Kayla Koerting, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor – Education
Studies and Society
Gootag Keum, Psychology Eunbyul Abigail Koh, East Asian Languages and Cultures
Al-Baab Ali Khan, Neuroscience, Minor – Psychology & International Relations, Minor – Human Security and
Hana Khan, Psychology, Minor – Themed Entertainment & Geospatial Intelligence
Occupational Science Ora Kohan, Sociology
Dimple Khatter, Neuroscience Gauri Kohli, English, Minor – Screenwriting
Angelina Khourdajian, Political Science Maci Lauren Koplow, Narrative Studies
Rohail Riaz Khoushab, Political Science Jennifer Eve Korn, International Relations, Minor – News Media
Zora Joy Kidron, Art History & Spanish and Society
Kris Jin Young Kil, American Popular Culture Samantha Maria Kosai, Sociology
Kerrigan Polly-Elise Kilpatrick, East Asian Languages and Daley Morgan Krage, Political Science
Cultures Hailey Marie Kragelj, Theatre & Narrative Studies, Minor –
Alice Kim, Economics, Minor – Consumer Behavior Psychology and Law
Anthony Tae Kim, Spanish & Biological Sciences Serena Margareta Kripalani, Philosophy, Minor – Occupational
Arina Kim, Health and Human Sciences Science
Dong Min Kim, Economics, Minor – Business Finance Joel Isaiah Eldon Krogstad, Economics, Minor – Business
Doyeon Kim, Psychology, Minor – Forensics and Criminality Finance
Grace Jooeun Kim, Political Science Brian John Kronenberg, Economics, Minor – Business Finance
Hadassah Kim, Applied and Computational Mathematics, & Spanish
Minor – Cinematic Arts Michaela Kuelbs, International Relations, Minor – Mathematical
Jessica Yoojin Kim, Philosophy, Politics and Law Finance & East Asian Languages and Cultures
Jiyun Kim, Neuroscience, Minor – Occupational Science Angela Kulikov, Cognitive Science, Minor – Sports Media
Jong Su Kim, International Relations Industries
Lois J. Kim, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Health Care Siddharth Kulkarni, Cognitive Science
Studies Anya Kiran Kushwaha, Non-Governmental Organizations and
Seong Min Kim, Economics, Minor – International Relations Social Change, Minor – Gender and Social Justice

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Skylar Danielle Kutasi, Health and Human Sciences & Aiko Leong, Economics
East Asian Languages and Cultures Justin Leong, International Relations, Minor – Communication
Peter Melck Kuttel, International Relations, Minor – History Design
Christina Pauline Kutulos, Narrative Studies, Minor – Cinematic Christopher Ted Yin Leung, Cognitive Science, Minor –
Arts & Themed Entertainment Marketing
Karen Kwon, Sociology Zachary Harlan Lev, Economics, Minor – Business Finance
Kathryn Anne Labarbera, Global Studies & Human Biology Carolyn Joy Levi, Environmental Studies
Santino Labate, English Maxwell Levins, Economics, Minor – Business Finance
Sarah Ladhani, Mathematics Sabrina Faye Levitas, Psychology
Joy Yin Clarence Lai, Economics Audrey R. Levy, Psychology
Arya Adhika Laksmono, Economics, Minor – Business Finance Dwight Alexis Lewis, Social Sciences
& Accounting Jason Blair Lewis, Music & Neuroscience
Valarie Cherelle Lam, Psychology Julianne Marie Lewis, Health and Human Sciences
Katharine Elizabeth Lamattina, Political Science Carmen Li, Psychology
Julia Kathleen Landmann, Social Sciences, Minor – Business Chenglin Li, Economics, Minor – Accounting & Statistics
Finance Minwen Li, Economics & Philosophy & Political Science
Andrew Lane, East Asian Languages and Cultures Pinheng Li, American Popular Culture
Khalia Lanier, Human Biology, Minor – Gender Studies Rose Li, East Asian Languages and Cultures & Communication
Austin Lara, Cognitive Science Shi Shi Li, Economics & Psychology
Daniel Joseph Laseke, International Relations Yanxi Li, Cognitive Science
Samantha Elizabeth Lask, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Yaxin Li, Psychology, Minor – Accounting
Sociology Elizia Darius Liauw, Economics, Minor – Social
Jonathan Lauer, Cognitive Science, Minor – Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship
Johanne O’Neill Laurberg, International Relations Sarah R. Libby, Narrative Studies, Minor – Communication
Ivianna S. Law, Neuroscience & Psychology, Minor – Race, Design
Ethnicity and Politics Sean Wallace Liew, International Relations
Louis Franck Le Jamtel, International Relations Micah Light, Anthropology & Art
Yae Yun Lee, Health and Human Sciences Daniel Noah Like, Psychology, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Abigail E. Lee, English, Minor – Business Law Trishna Shirish Limaye, Neuroscience
Calvin Lee, Psychology, Minor – Occupational Science Joseph Lin, Psychology
Cara Stephanie Sze Lee, Law, History and Culture, Minor – Justin Lin, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor –
Consumer Behavior Entrepreneurship
Chan Hee Lee, Psychology Kenny Lin, Economics
Deborah Lee, Political Science, Minor – Social Entrepreneurship Jacob Lind, English & History
Irene Haein Lee, Human Biology, Minor – Occupational Science Isabel Francesca Linder, Political Science, Minor – Middle East
Jae Hoon Lee, International Relations, Minor – Applied Studies
Computer Security Christopher James Lindsay, Environmental Studies, Minor –
Jayoung Anna Lee, Narrative Studies, Minor – Songwriting Jazz Studies
Jerry Thedore Lee, Political Science, Minor – Applied Analytics Daniel Liu, International Relations
Jinhaeng Lee, Biological Sciences Emily E. Liu, Political Economy & English, Minor –
Jonathan Inbok Lee, Philosophy Environmental Studies & Applied Computer Security
Matthew Lee, Economics & Psychology Jeremy Jireh Liu, Biological Sciences, Minor – Hip Hop, Street
Mingyu Lee, International Relations and Social Dance Forms
Seong Yun Lee, Economics, Minor – Business Finance Jia Li Liu, Social Sciences, Minor – Applied Analytics
Sun Jay Lee, Non-Governmental Organizations and Social Jingzhi Liu, Non-Governmental Organizations and Social
Change, Minor – International Policy and Management Change, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Sung Joon Lee, International Relations, Minor – Accounting & Joshua Liu, Neuroscience
Business Finance & Business Law Liangfu Liu, Environmental Studies
Taya Brionne Lee, Health and Human Sciences William Wei Liu, Neuroscience
Ye Bin Lee, English, Minor – Teaching English to Speakers of Zhile Liu, Applied and Computational Mathematics
Other Languages & Spanish Stella Catherina Lo Balbo Sudwikatmono, International
Sarah Elizabeth Leitner, Law, History and Culture, Minor – Relations
Political Science Samantha Maureen Lonergan, Law, History and Culture,
Kim Lemann, Social Sciences, Minor – Entrepreneurship Minor – Sociology

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Julian Lopez Birlain, International Relations and the Global Sloane Alexandria Martin, International Relations, Minor –
Economy, Minor – Mathematical Finance Cinematic Arts
Lauren Lopez, Human Biology, Minor – Science and Desirae Mikayla Martinez, Psychology
Management of Biomedical Therapeutics Emily Martinez, English
Lauren Isabella Lopez, English Natalie Rose Martinez, Health and Human Sciences
Margarita Elizabeth Lopez, Psychology Madeleine Therese Masinsin, International Relations, Minor –
Alec Jonathan Lord, Economics, Minor – Computer Dance
Programming Emily Massachi, Psychology
Christine Nicole Lord, Sociology, Minor – The Dynamics of Erica Faye Mast, Intelligence and Cyber Operations
Early Childhood Emma Kopren Masterson, Law, History and Culture, Minor –
Arely Loya, Neuroscience, Minor – Psychology Photography
Caton Lu, International Relations and the Global Economy Gage Edward Masterson, Narrative Studies
Xiaohang Lu, International Relations Yannick Matia, Political Economy, Minor – Environmental
Zhaolin Lu, Economics Studies
Xufeng Luan, Cognitive Science Kyla Locklear Matthews, Political Science
Rex Rockwell Lueth, Social Sciences Holden Chance Maudlin, Applied and Computational
Leanna Marie Lugo, Law, History and Culture Mathematics
Ruixue Luo, Communication & Psychology Andrea Mauro, Environmental Studies, Minor – International
Shaoqi Luo, Economics Policy and Management & Digital Studies
Wei Luo, Economics Jenna Marie Mazza, International Relations & Spanish
Yijing Luo, Psychology Erin B. McAndrews, Law, History and Culture
Nandadevi Hartarto Lutfi, Political Science Kerry McAuley, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Health
Annie Ly, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – English Care Studies
Vivian Ly, Economics, Minor – Business Finance Brenna Haley McCallum, Psychology, Minor – Neuroscience &
Natalie Lyn, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Health Care Dance
Studies Kyle Andrew McCollin, Health and Human Sciences
Gillian Nicole Lyons, Narrative Studies, Minor – Screenwriting Cyrus Sebastian McCrimmon, Economics
Ming On Thomas Ma, Economics, Minor – Accounting Madeline Chawla McCue, International Relations
Yung-Chia Jessica Ma, International Relations and the Global Drew Paul McGrane, Sociology
Economy, Minor – Computer and Digital Forensics & Amber Rae McKernan, Cognitive Science
Computer Programming Marquia Wruth McKnight, Narrative Studies, Minor –
Karime Maamari, Physics Playwriting
Joelle Chuan-Kai MacLean, Political Science Caroline Love McMorrow, Health and Human Sciences,
Annabelle Madden, Cognitive Science & Psychology Minor – Occupational Science & Performance Science
Aarohi Atul Mahableshwarkar, International Relations, Minor – Sarah A. McShea, Philosophy, Politics and Law
Natural Science Ioanna-India McTaggart, Journalism & Philosophy
Tara Makabi, Sociology Diana Del Rocio Medina, Political Science
Alexander Francis Banle Maletis, International Relations Ahrash Mehrtash, International Relations, Minor – Business Law
Perle Malka, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Occupational Minhaal Ahmed Memon, International Relations
Science Lorea Mendiguren, Law, History and Culture & English,
Joanne Mallory, Psychology, Minor – The Dynamics of Early Minor – Classical Perspectives & Forensics and Criminality
Childhood John Edward Mendillo, Economics
Sama Manchanda, Intelligence and Cyber Operations Violet Mendoza, Art History, Minor – Screenwriting
Gabriella Mangano, Narrative Studies Abigail Alana Menendez, Environmental Science and Health
Aris Mangasarian, Psychology Rohan Menon, Neuroscience, Minor – The Dynamics of Early
Maria F. Manjarrez, Political Science Childhood
Aidan Patrick Manley, East Asian Languages and Cultures Kevin Michael Mercy, Interdisciplinary Archaeology, Minor –
Melissa Michelle Mansfield, Psychology Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence & Computer
Elyse Claire Manzo, Health and Human Sciences Programming
Daniel Joseph Marcantuono, English, Minor – Business Law Millad Mesriani, Philosophy
Maxwell Pease Marino, International Relations Lauren Renee Messner, Economics, Minor – Business Finance
Mark Marsenovic, Political Science, Minor – Forensics and Cassandra Frances Meyers, Political Economy
Criminality & Natural Science Jeffrey R. Mi, Biological Sciences

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Tomas Antonio Mier, Contemporary Latino and Latin American Ashray Narayan, Economics, Minor – International Relations
Studies & Journalism Anika Stephany Narayanan, English
Alexandra Noel Miles, Economics, Minor – Cinematic Arts & Joseph Carl Narcisse, Economics, Minor – Music Industry
Health Care Studies Isabelle Lily Nazha, International Relations & French
Briana Lillie Miles, Law, History and Culture, Minor – Music Mary Virginia Nebel, Psychology, Minor – Consumer Behavior
Industry Michael Lewis Neely, English
Elijah J. Miller, History Paige Kay Nelson, International Relations, Minor – Business
Amber Nichole Milliken, Social Sciences Law
Abigail Mills, International Relations, Minor – Business Tessa Elisheva Nesis, East Asian Languages and Cultures,
Kajik Mirzaagha Khanian, Law, History and Culture, Minor – Minor – Dance in Entertainment
Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence Jacob Taylor Newman, Philosophy, Politics and Law
Nikhil Misra-Bhambri, History An Nguyen, International Relations
Shane Jeffrey Mitchell, Political Science Brianna Nguyen, Political Economy, Minor – Marketing
Katya Lorena Molina Perez, Psychology Kenna Tuong Thi Nguyen, Biological Sciences
Kathryn Grace Monahan, Law, History and Culture & Tommy Ba Nguyen, Human Biology, Minor – Business
Anthropology Vanessa Nguyen, Human Biology, Minor – Theatre &
Evan Thomas Monroe, Psychology, Minor – Music Industry Psychology
Serena Noelle Montano, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Branden Mathew Nikka, Political Science
Occupational Science & Psychology RaeAnn Venus Noakes, Sociology, Minor – Two-Dimensional
Arianna Elizabeth Montero, Psychology, Minor – Spanish Studies
Mary Carmen Monzon, Psychology Morgan Leigh Noe, Political Science, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Dominic Moog, Gender Studies, Minor – Health Care Studies Kevin Noh, Economics
Dominic Mooney, Economics Araksya Nordikyan, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor –
Grecia Guadalupe Morales Vega, Economics, Minor – Business Education and Society
Finance Avery Robert Nork, Neuroscience, Minor – Statistics
Briana Danielle Morris, Health and Human Sciences Breana Norris, East Asian Area Studies
Esmee Marie Morris, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor – Neva Menay Marie Nowak, Psychology, Minor – History
Screenwriting Jessica Rose O’Connor, Law, History and Culture, Minor –
Kenya Aaliyah Morrison, Psychology Theatre
Zia Marie Mosal, Cognitive Science Patrick O’Neill, International Relations
Andrew Samuel Mossighi, History, Minor – Marketing Riley Michael O’Neill, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor –
Guadalupe Mota, History Photography & News Media and Society
Rajaa Muhammad-Harland, Human Biology Samuel Oakley, Political Science, Minor – Business Finance
Oskar Muller, Economics Josephine Adriana Ochoa, Anthropology
Lauren Muniz, International Relations Eric Oh, Human Biology
Jasmine Amanda Murguia, Neuroscience, Minor – Consumer Michael Oh, Economics, Minor – Business Finance
Behavior Kristen Nicole Ohanian, Anthropology
Caroline Rose Murphy, Neuroscience, Minor – Occupational Oluwatobiloba Robiat Ojora, Psychology, Minor – Culture,
Science & Art History & Business Finance Media and Entertainment
Katherine Murphy, Neuroscience Leighton Lawrence Kotaro Okada, East Asian Languages and
Harrison Otis Murray, Political Economy Cultures, Minor – Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Mohammed Oluwadamilare Musa, Economics Languages & Songwriting
Kayla Nikole Nabhi, International Relations Nicholas Omsberg, International Relations, Minor – Business
Karen Nicole Nagel, Environmental Studies, Minor – Finance
Management Consulting Isai Oqueli, International Relations, Minor – Human Security
Rachel Danielle Nahum, Applied and Computational and Geospatial Intelligence
Mathematics, Minor – Computer and Digital Forensics Hailey Christina Ordal, Central European Studies
Na Auni Jitel Nair, Social Sciences Paulina Santiago Ordaz, Psychology, Minor – Digital Studies
Sameer Nair-Desai, Economics & International Relations Rachel Orehek, Economics
Garrett Andrew Nance, Political Science Anthony Tomas Orozco, Political Science
Bhavi Khemant Nandu, Economics, Minor – Business Finance & Jesenia Orozco, English
Applied Analytics Alexa Osorio Ramirez, Psychology & Neuroscience
Sahil Mohit Nandwani, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor – Christina Farish Oti, Narrative Studies & Theatre
Accounting Kayla Overbeck, History

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Pearl Pagabie Chinazom Owei, Cognitive Science, Minor – Brynn Pennel, International Relations and the Global Economy,
Cinematic Arts Minor – Marketing
Rebecca Sofia Golove Pagani, Cognitive Science, Minor – Shania Pensuk, International Relations & Economics
Consumer Behavior Jessica Peralta, Cognitive Science
Rachel Yeagi Paik, Biological Sciences, Minor – Musical Studies Victoria Perez Jimenez, Neuroscience & Economics
& Spanish Leah A. Perez, Contemporary Latino and Latin American
Ryan Joseph Painter, Political Science Studies, Minor – Visual Culture
Glenn Steven Palmer, Art History Zoe E. Perez, History
Kristen Julia Pan, Cognitive Science, Minor – Communication Alan Perlo Dubovoy, Law, History and Culture, Minor –
Design Consumer Behavior
Russell Charles Pangborn Jr., Sociology, Minor – Education and Sloane Lahey Perry, Political Science & Communication
Society & Organizational Leadership and Management Colin James Petersdorf, Biological Sciences, Minor –
Kailee Patrice Pangelina, Biological Sciences Screenwriting & Cinematic Arts
William Pankey, Anthropology & Non-Governmental Stepan Petrosyan, Political Science
Organizations and Social Change Katherine Jane Pew, Public Relations & Political Science
Matthew Joseph Paolino Jr., Classics & International Relations, Cindy Huynh Phan, International Relations, Minor – Business
Minor – Russian Finance
Noelle Ann Mari Espalin Pardo, Environmental Science and Vanessa Phan, Economics, Minor – Business Law & Music
Health, Minor – Occupational Science Industry
Christine S. Park, Anthropology, Minor – Public Relations Celina Kerr Phillips, Psychology
Jinhyun Park, Psychology Kenneth Pickens, Psychology
Joo Hee Park, Economics, Minor – Risk Management Katarzyna Maria Pilch, Cognitive Science, Minor – Two-
Kun Ho Park, Economics Dimensional Studies
Sarah Seoyun Park, Communication & East Asian Languages Sabrina G. Pina-McMahon, Art History, Minor – Architecture
and Cultures, Minor – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Erin Melissa Pineda, International Relations, Minor – German
Languages Jacqueline Pinzon, Political Science
Seongmin Park, Political Science Ricardo De Almeida Pires, Neuroscience & Cinematic Arts, Film
Shin Young Park, Applied and Computational Mathematics, and Television Production
Minor – Web Technologies and Applications Michael Pittman, Sociology
Clara Louise Parkus, International Relations & Economics Samantha Plaza, Linguistics, Minor – German
Emanuel Partiyeli, Sociology Mara Pleasure, Human Biology & Media Arts and Practice
Natalie Leora Pashaie, Art History, Minor – Comparative Marbella Pleitez, Economics, Minor – Accounting
Literature Ashleigh Megan Plumptre, Human Biology, Minor –
Katherine Marjorie Pasichuke, International Relations Occupational Science
Christopher Passanisi, Economics Elizabeth Winn Polak, International Relations and the Global
Annalise Dorothea Pasztor, Anthropology Economy, Minor – Music Industry
Lori Rita Patatian, Linguistics Joseph Peter Polk, International Relations & Informatics
Kishan Patel, Biological Sciences Daniel Pollak, Economics, Minor – Business Finance
Pratik Patel, Economics Gwenyth Joan Portillo Wightman, Cognitive Science, Minor –
Radhika Mukul Patel, Cognitive Science, Minor – Dance Italian & Computer Science
Sonum Dixit Patel, International Relations and the Global Simon Pourat, Social Sciences
Economy, Minor – Business Finance Valentina Povolo, Cinema and Media Studies & Art History
Laura Beatrice Patou, International Relations, Minor – Forensics Jameela Aleya Powe, English
and Criminality Mia Poynor, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Human
Elliot Patrick, Environmental Studies, Minor – Entrepreneurship Security and Geospatial Intelligence & Spatial Studies
Nicholas Patrick, Economics Kimberly-Ann Astrid Pramana, International Relations, Minor –
Jabrea Patterson, Art History, Minor – French Social Entrepreneurship
James Gavin Patterson, International Relations, Minor – History Kristyna Celest Preciado, American Studies and Ethnicity,
Aareon Ashley Payne, Social Sciences Minor – Photography and Social Change
Anthony Michael Ulysses Pedreira, International Relations, Alexander Theodore Prowda, Economics, Minor – Sports Media
Minor – Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence Studies
Kun Peng, Art History Kathy Pulupa, Contemporary Latino and Latin American
Magdalene Peng, Cognitive Science & Music Studies, Minor – Gender Studies

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Colette Ardren Putnam, Law, History and Culture, Minor – Megan Elizabeth Ritchie, Narrative Studies & English, Minor –
Environmental Studies Consumer Behavior
John Robert Queen, International Relations, Minor – Celia Maxine Rivera, Theatre & Environmental Studies
Marketing Candace Lee Ro, Health and Human Sciences, Minor –
Maseerah Qureshi, International Relations, Minor – Forensics Occupational Science & Narrative Structure
and Criminality James Weston Roach, Psychology
Celine Sogol Rafalian, Social Sciences Jennifer L. Robbins, Political Science
Kaethlyn O. Ragasa, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Ashleigh Rachel Roberts-Finlay, Italian
Sociology Claire Karen Robertson, Philosophy & English
Remi A. Ragnat, Spanish, Minor – International Relations Alexia Marie Robinson, Health and Human Sciences
Sajani Raja, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Musical Toni Rodosta, International Relations
Studies Alice Rodriguez, Psychology, Minor – Psychology and Law
Giovanni Neftali Ramirez, Neuroscience Dakotah Rae Rodriguez, Health and Human Sciences, Minor –
Angelina Danielle Ramos, Social Sciences Occupational Science
Maricela Ramos, English & Spanish, Minor – Classics Ivonne Rodriguez, American Studies and Ethnicity, Minor –
John Kirkpatrick Ramsey, Economics Spanish
Mayra Alejandra Ramsey, Political Science Joshua Tsutomu Komatsuka Rodriguez, Political Science,
William N. Ratner, International Relations, Minor – Spanish Minor – Spanish & International Relations
Sreya Ravi, Neuroscience, Minor – Cinematic Arts Carlota Maria Rodriguez-Benito, International Relations &
Kodiak Nicholas Ravicz, English Russian & French
Armando Recendez, Sociology, Minor – Forensics and Alana Gabrielle Rollins, History
Criminality Melanie Romero, English & Cinema and Media Studies
Christian William Rector, Non-Governmental Organizations Nathan D. Romo, Religion
and Social Change Jacob Harrison Rose, Political Science
Abhiram Devapatla Reddy, International Relations, Minor – Xingliang Ru, Applied and Computational Mathematics &
Economics Economics
Nathaniel Thomas Redfern, Cognitive Science Tatiana Ruiz, International Relations, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Elisabeth Tylene Reed, Psychology, Minor – Human Resource Samhaoir Reine Ruland, Cognitive Science, Minor – Theatre &
Management & Dance Management Consulting
Rachel Autumnn Reed, Social Sciences, Minor – Occupational Maria Guadalupe Ruvalcaba, Psychology, Minor – Gender
Science Studies & Occupational Science
Nina Coit Regan, French & Non-Governmental Organizations Harrison Ryoo, Political Science
and Social Change Grace Soojin Ryu, Cognitive Science, Minor – Hip Hop, Street
Joel P. Reid, Psychology, Minor – Cinema-Television for the and Social Dance Forms & Health Care Studies
Health Professions Megan Yeajoo Ryu, Health and Human Sciences & Spanish
Mark Alexander Reid, Cognitive Science, Minor – Cinematic Jillian Saboe, Political Science, Minor – Marketing
Arts Lior Dan Sacks, Political Science
Jordan Alexandra Reilly, Psychology, Minor – Cinematic Arts Tara Rani D. Saha, Health and Humanity, Minor – Health Care
Reiana Ricki Requena, Sociology Studies & Theatre
Valeria Sarahi Resendiz Vega, Non-Governmental Organizations Julia Ann Saile, Human Biology, Minor – Health Policy
and Social Change & Political Science, Minor – Education and Ulysses James Salcido III, Anthropology & Anthropology,
Society Minor – Media and Social Change
Sofia Isabella Reyes, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Jeremy Franklin Salley, International Relations
Psychology Matthew R. Saltzman, History & Economics
Edgardo Reynoso, Human Biology, Minor – Public Health Leandro Antonio Buhay Salud, International Relations, Minor –
Eunice Rhee, Linguistics and Psychology, Minor – Education and Law and Public Policy
Society Michael Sam, Economics
Kristen Leanne Rhodes, Political Science, Minor – Connected Deepthi Sampathkumar, Cognitive Science, Minor – Business
Devices and Making Noah Alonzo Sanchez, Sociology
Samuel James Riccardi, Political Science Olivia Dora Krogsgaard Sanchez, International Relations,
Wesley Ward Richardson, Political Science Minor – Culture, Media and Entertainment
Nikki Camille Richter, Political Economy, Minor – Gender and Lorenn Suzanne Sandoval, Psychology, Minor – Health Care
Social Justice Studies
Nicole Ricken, Psychology & French Lucy Nicole Santora, International Relations, Minor – Spanish

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Zunish Suhail Sardar, Political Science Woo Hyun Sim, Economics, Minor – Enterprise Information
Arianna Scavone, Law, History and Culture & Communication Systems
Joseph Allen Sturdevant Scavone, Narrative Studies Amanda Tyler Simich, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor –
Nicholas H. Schlegel, Economics International Relations
Michael Andrew Schmidek, Economics, Minor – Business Rebecca Simon, Cognitive Science & Economics
Finance Adrenee M. Sinanian, Sociology, Minor – Law and Society
Elizabeth Grace Schuetzle, Political Economy & Theatre Michael Spencer Sinclair, Economics, Minor – Business Finance
Alexa Elizabeth Schwarz, International Relations, Minor – Abhijeet Singh, Political Science & Non-Governmental
Cinematic Arts Organizations and Social Change
Jacob Thomas Schwessinger, Political Science Justin Alexander Singh, International Relations, Minor – Risk
Amanda Taylor Scott, International Relations & Spanish, Management
Minor – Management Consulting Jon Thomas Singleton, Health and Human Sciences
Laura Kathrin Seebacher, International Relations & French Kendall Ansley Sinosky, English
Jackson Alec Selby, Psychology Shannon Audrey Sinwell, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor –
Pia Elizabeth Sellery, Psychology Public Relations
Ariel Semel, International Relations Samantha Rose Sitinas, Psychology, Minor – Business
Joshua Michael Sena, Sociology Natalie Ariel Skinner, Social Sciences, Minor – Marketing
Sebastian Kai Ren Seow, Economics, Minor – Business Finance Sheridan Shae Skolnick, Law, History and Culture & Sociology
Jasmin Ricki Serrano, Psychology Steven Julian Sliwoski, Philosophy
Patricia Kristine Serret, Applied and Computational Mathematics Sara Juanita Sloan, Environmental Studies, Minor – Marine
& Earth Sciences Biology & Jazz Studies
Saieeshaa Sethi, English, Minor – Marketing Joseph Slowiaczek, Economics
Sofia Marie Sewell, Psychology, Minor – Spanish Catherine Ariel Smith, Cognitive Science
Ani Louise Shabanian, International Relations Grayce Anne Smith, Mathematics
Mordechai Shadpour, Philosophy, Politics and Law Isaiah Emmanuel Smith, Human Biology
Michelle Shaffer, Sociology Kyana Smith, Health and Human Sciences
Ahrian Shahabi, International Relations Lauren Churchill Smith, Law, History and Culture & Political
Elizabeth Katherine Shakhnazaryan, Environmental Studies & Science, Minor – Business Law
Economics Megan Keely Smith, French & International Relations
Joshua Bradley Shamp, English Natalia Marina Smith, Non-Governmental Organizations and
Bayley Gabrielle Shane, Psychology, Minor – Consumer Social Change & International Relations
Behavior Phillip James Smith, Economics, Minor – Accounting
Connor Michael Shankwiler, Political Science Zakkary Stefan Smith, Economics, Minor – Web Technologies
Hanke Shao, Sociology and Applications
Ragini Sambamurthy Sharma, Economics & Art Cassandra Isabelle Manlongat Soco, International Relations &
Dominique Leah Sharp, English, Minor – Natural Science & Philosophy, Politics and Law
Health Care Studies Ashley Hyeyeon Sohn, Biological Sciences & Contemporary
Joshua Eli Shaw, Economics & International Relations Latino and Latin American Studies
Katrina Emily Shelton, Philosophy, Politics and Law Nicholas Roland Solari, Narrative Studies, Minor – Russian &
Zhexian Shen, Economics, Minor – Entrepreneurship & Video Game Programming
Mathematical Finance Chaerin Son, Biological Sciences, Minor – Two-Dimensional
Abagaz Jenber Sherfa, Physics Studies
Jenna Leigh Sherman, International Relations, Minor – Business Kayla Son, Political Economy
Technology Fusion Anna Song, International Relations
Markus Ajit Sherman, International Relations, Minor – Tanya S. Soni, International Relations, Minor – Business Finance
East Asian Languages and Cultures Sudhakar Sood, Biological Sciences
William Sherman, Philosophy, Politics and Law Kayla Marie Soren, Environmental Studies & International
Zewen Shi, Economics Relations
Natasha Salam Shields, Economics, Minor – 3D Computer Diane Liu Sorkhab, Biological Sciences
Graphics and Modeling Samuel Sorkin, International Relations, Minor – Media
Mary Evelynn Shirley, Health and Human Sciences Economics and Entrepreneurship
Kyle Jeffrey Siegal, Sociology Andrea C. Sotelo Gasperi, Neuroscience, Minor – Forensics
Gianna A. Silahian, Psychology, Minor – Business and Criminality & Computer and Digital Forensics & Risk
Noah Aaron Silver, Political Economy, Minor – Statistics Management

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Lana Soufi, Political Science, Minor – Screenwriting Julia Mary Teymourian, International Relations
Dylan Matthew Specht, Law, History and Culture, Minor – Alexandra Thacker, Economics
Spanish Carter William Thicke, International Relations
India Venturina Sposato, International Relations, Minor – Alaina Lauren Thomas, International Relations, Minor –
Chinese for the Professions Business Finance
William Arthur Squires, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor – Kathryn Elizabeth Thomas, International Relations, Minor –
Music Industry Public Health
Varun Srinivasan, Economics, Minor – Real Estate Development Lara Jessica Thomas, Neuroscience, Minor – Education and
Sarah Exodus Stackhouse, Neuroscience Society
Madeline Claire Stehlik, French Noelle Lizette Thomas, Psychology, Minor – Nutrition and
Elise Meagan Stein, English, Minor – Occupational Science Health Promotion
Madeline Alexa Stein, Earth Sciences Camila Andreina Thur De Koos, Political Science
Olivia Reilly Steinkamp, Anthropology & French Michael Thomas Thurber, Psychology
Julia Stelter, Psychology, Minor – Forensics and Criminality Christina Isabelle Tiber, Psychology, Minor – Screenwriting
Polina Stepanova, Psychology Stefania Marita Tibor, English
Morgan Leigh Stephens, Political Science & Journalism Ian Ashe Tighe, Cognitive Science
George Eric Stiffman, East Asian Languages and Cultures, Viliami Tillage, Health and Human Sciences
Minor – Consumer Behavior David Tiraturyan, Political Science, Minor – Business Law
Kendall R. Strabala, Psychology & Law, History and Culture Peter Tolan, Global Studies, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Michelle Eve Strohecker, Contemporary Latino and Latin Jordan Charles Tolentino, International Relations, Minor –
American Studies Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence
Sebastian Strote, Philosophy, Minor – Music Industry Kylie Ke’Alohilani Tom, Psychology, Minor – Cultural
Mikayla Leigh Stuart, English & French, Minor – Consumer Anthropology
Behavior Matthew Patrick Tomazic, History
Taylor Stuart, Neuroscience & Italian, Minor – Economics Megan A. Torres, Political Science
Lili Su, Biological Sciences Ivan Torrez, International Relations
Zachary Christopher Sullens, Cognitive Science, Minor – Stewart Alan Toubia, East Asian Area Studies
Computer Programming John Townsend, International Relations, Minor – Real Estate
Emily Summers, Law, History and Culture Development
Mingze Sun, Philosophy, Minor – Economics Noor Idris Traina, Religion, Minor – Middle East Studies &
Ziyue Sun, Biological Sciences, Minor – Two-Dimensional Philosophy
Studies Aivi Tran, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Sociology &
Dana Sutherland-Ward, International Relations and the Global Health Care Studies
Economy Justin Tran, Psychology
Colleen Margaret Sweeney, Health and Human Sciences, Matthew Dom Tran, Economics, Minor – Video Game Design
Minor – Health Care Studies & Natural Science and Management
William Monroe Sydney, English Karl Daniel Treziok, Economics
Ashley Ann Szabo-Johnson, International Relations Audrey Trieu, Spanish
Line Szegedi Jess, Psychology, Minor – Forensics and Criminality Oksana Trifonova, French
Clarice Ho Ching Szeto, Cognitive Science Natalie E. Trujillo-Fox, Narrative Studies, Minor – Forensics and
Mahin Tahsin, Economics Criminality & Mathematics
Erika Leilani Takase, Political Science, Minor – Human Rights Margaret Trungale, Political Science
Krishan Tushar Tarsadia, Economics, Minor – Real Estate Brian Yung-Chwen Tsai, Cognitive Science, Minor – Computer
Development Programming
Shreya Sanjana Tatkar, International Relations & Economics Jorgos Tsatalos, Linguistics/Cognitive Science, Minor –
Lila Rose Tatum, International Relations Computer Programming
Whitney Ann Taylor, Health and Human Sciences Alexia Irini Tsimikas, Economics
Jacqueline Giselle Tayra, East Asian Languages and Cultures & Drake Joseph Turcotte, Philosophy
International Relations Sydney Marie Turner, Cognitive Science, Minor – Mobile App
Neeka Shirin Tehrani, Philosophy, Politics and Law Development
Juckilyn Zelfarely Tellez, Health and Human Sciences Michael Hagop Turpanjian, Law, History and Culture & Political
Ziqi Teng, Mathematics Science
London Kaelin Teoh, International Relations Andy S. Tzeng, Biological Sciences
Katarina Terzyan, International Relations Katherine Elizabeth Ugalde, Social Sciences

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Lucas Seung-Hwan Uhm, Political Science, Minor – Business Jackson Lee Walker, Neuroscience
Law Lauren Katherine Walker, International Relations, Minor – Risk
Jorge Luis Ulloa Jr., Economics, Minor – Business Finance & Management & Applied Computer Security
Business Law Nicholas John Walker, Economics
Hannah Upshaw, Psychology, Minor – Consumer Behavior Peyton Victoria Walker, Philosophy, Politics and Law, Minor –
Jacqueline Stephany Urrutia Caceres, Political Science, Minor – Music Industry
Public Relations Madeline Patricia Walsh, International Relations, Minor –
Kelsey Kathryn Uruburu, Political Science, Minor – Forensics Spanish & Communication Design
and Criminality Sebastian John Walter Young, Physics
Gabriela Mueller Ury, Political Science Talia Marie Walters, French & Philosophy, Politics and Law,
Kobi Ahara Uta, Economics Minor – Screenwriting
Aarthi Uthayakumar, Political Science Angela Grace Wang, International Relations and the Global
James Vincent Vaccaro, Political Science, Minor – Occupational Economy, Minor – Web Technologies and Applications
Science Jingqi Wang, Applied and Computational Mathematics
Emily Bea Vainstein, Environmental Studies, Minor – Music Rosa Wang, Sociology
Industry Sarah Ting Wang, Psychology, Minor – Animation and Digital
Nicolas Valdez, International Relations, Minor – Business Arts
Finance Xin Wang, Economics & Psychology
Joshua Valenzuela, Health and Human Sciences Yinxuan Wang, International Relations and the Global Economy
Victoria Barbara Van Kirk, Neuroscience Yuchen Wang, Art History & Economics
Luke Alexander Van Lant, Narrative Studies, Minor – Stephanie Ann Washington, Psychology, Minor – Forensics and
Accounting Criminality
Jolie Jacqueline Vanier, History Kathleen Waterbury, Anthropology, Minor – Forensics and
Marvin Enrique Vargas, Law, History and Culture Criminality
Martina Vega, Neuroscience Jackson Watson, Neuroscience, Minor – Performance Science
Nidhi Venugopal, Psychology Alexis Jordan Watts, American Popular Culture, Minor –
Laurens Verboven, Economics, Minor – Occupational Science International Relations
Rafael Roger Vergnaud, Mathematics Kurtis Allen Weatherford, International Relations & Political
Adrien Verus, Narrative Studies, Minor – German & Jewish Economy, Minor – Human Security and Geospatial
Studies Intelligence
Nikhil Thomas Vettikattu, Jewish Studies Autumn Webb, Cognitive Science
Katarina Vanessa Vidal Cueva, Psychology Jenni Wechsler, Psychology, Minor – Communication Design &
Mateu Vilakazi, Economics, Minor – Forensics and Criminality Popular Music Studies
Eleonora Viotto, Communication & Political Science Camille Lucia Wedin, Narrative Studies, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Carsten Hans Vissering, History Griffin Weinhold, Applied and Computational Mathematics,
Heather Nicole Vitunac, Political Science Minor – Computer Science
Bryan Matthew Vo, Economics Ian Jakob Weinstein, International Relations, Minor – Consumer
Kirsten Vose, Earth Sciences, Minor – Environmental Health Behavior
Christina Voskanian, English, Minor – Entrepreneurship & Rebecca Joy Weissmann, Health and Human Sciences, Minor –
Russian Sports Media Industries
Larissa Camille Vrablik, Law, History and Culture, Minor – Melissa Wenceslao, Psychology & Spanish
Environmental Studies & Entertainment Industry Sophie Elizabeth Wennemann, Biological Sciences & Global
Tiffany Thuy Nhu Vuong, Biological Sciences, Minor – Health Studies, Minor – German
Care Studies & Psychology Daniella Jessica Werner, Cognitive Science, Minor –
Aye Waddy, Psychology, Minor – Consumer Behavior Occupational Science
Eric Waggner, English Brandon Drew Wexler, Cognitive Science & Linguistics
Alexander Joseph Waggoner, International Relations, Minor – Clarise Evelyn White, Spanish
Sports Media Industries Njeri-Imani Nicole White, Economics
Sarah Wagner, International Relations & Political Economy Francis Whittaker, Cognitive Science
Reagor Harris Wagnon, English & Narrative Studies Claire Wigginton, Psychology, Minor – Forensics and
Andrew Matthew Wahba, International Relations Criminality
Sophia M. Waitt, Social Sciences, Minor – Forensics and David John Wilkins, Political Science, Minor – Business Law &
Criminality Business Finance
Nausheen Wakhlu, Psychology, Minor – Spanish Enza Williams, Human Biology, Minor – Business Finance

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Mariah Faye Williams, Psychology & American Studies and Natalie Emiko Yee, Psychology, Minor – Occupational Science
Ethnicity Hee Jin Yim, Political Economy
Nia Williams, Neuroscience, Minor – Performance Science Zhengyi Yin, Economics, Minor – Business
Imani N. Wilson Shabazz, Gender Studies & Cognitive Science Zhuoping Ying, Economics
Claudia Winarko, Environmental Studies Katina Yong, International Relations & Economics
Madeleine Parish Winges, Economics, Minor – Business Finance Marcus Junho Yoo, Political Economy
Htet Aung Wint, International Relations Sunah Yoo, Art History
Spencer Michael Wisch, Political Science Tae Hwan Yoo, Cognitive Science, Minor – Computer
Mikaela Lin Wolfsdorf, Global Studies, Minor – Computer Programming & Statistics
Programming & Business Finance James Yoon, Political Science, Minor – Business Law
Sun Jae Won, Human Biology Alex Yoshida, Political Science, Minor – Performance Science
Christopher Wong, Biological Sciences, Minor – Cinematic Arts Evan Mitsugu Yoshida, Economics, Minor – Natural Science
Georgia Yixin Wong, Psychology Kia Yousefi, Psychology, Minor – Entrepreneurship
Haylie Kim Jing Wong, Psychology, Minor – Occupational Andrew Yu, Economics
Science Annie Jia Yu, Political Science
Michael James Wong, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Carolyn Hwiah Yu, Cognitive Science, Minor – Web
Occupational Science Technologies and Applications
Kory Brooks Woods, Economics Jeffrey Mankit Yu, Economics, Minor – Business Finance
Mya Takumi Worrell, American Studies and Ethnicity & Gender Winston Yuan Yu, Economics, Minor – Accounting
Studies Xin Yuan, French
Genevieve Rose Worthe, Sociology, Minor – Occupational Conor Wei-Hung Yuen, International Relations and the Global
Science Economy & Economics
Nickolas Austin Wrobleski, Psychology Charles Yun, Economics, Minor – Enterprise Information
Bin Wu, Cognitive Science, Minor – Business Systems
Chengyan Wu, Health and Human Sciences, Minor – Brandon Joshua Zakariaie, Economics, Minor – Entrepreneurship
Occupational Science Jonathan Zambrano, Neuroscience
Tianyi Wu, French & Art History Joseph Anthony Zec, Economics
Julia Marian Wurster, Cognitive Science Yulin Zeng, Economics
Zisheng Xing, Cognitive Science Ruoyu Zhang, Economics & Cinema and Media Studies
Hao Xiong, Communication & Economics Yingshu Zhang, Economics & East Asian Languages and
Sarah Min Xu, Economics, Minor – Marketing & Cultures
Communication Design Zhinan Zhang, International Relations
Nathan Yamaguchi, International Relations, Minor – Music Sichong Zhao, Linguistics, Minor – Russian Area Studies
Production Yanghuize Zhao, Economics, Minor – Business Finance
Masae Yamanaka, Economics & Linguistics and East Asian Zeming Zhao, Economics, Minor – Accounting
Languages and Cultures, Minor – 3D Computer Graphics and Dawei Zheng, Economics
Modeling Xinyi Zheng, Human Biology, Minor – Business Finance
Jefferson Yan, Cognitive Science Annie Zhou, International Relations and the Global Economy
Edward Yang, Economics Derek Zhou, Economics & Applied and Computational
Han Yang, Psychology & Economics Mathematics
Jasmine Yang, Biological Sciences Wushuang Zhou, East Asian Languages and Cultures, Minor –
Julie Yang, Narrative Studies, Minor – Cinematic Arts Animation and Digital Arts
Seolyn Yang, Psychology & Biological Sciences Jing Yi Zhu, Economics, Minor – Consumer Behavior &
Yooun Jung Yang, Psychology Business Finance
Gaohang Yao, Psychology Nicholas Vincent Zier, Economics
Alexandria Sun Hui Yap, English, Minor – Health Care Studies Julija Audra Zlioba, Economics, Minor – Consumer Behavior
Serach Shaily Yashar, English, Minor – Screenwriting Hanjing Zou, Art History & Art
Sung Eun Yean, Psychology

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Bachelor of Science
Syed Ali Abbas, Human Biology Annelise Bao-Khanh Bui, Neuroscience
Dinu Hasara Abeywickrema, Environmental Studies Isabella Mai-Linh Bui, Biological Sciences, Minor – International
Prayaas Aggarwal, Physics/Computer Science, Minor – Musical Relations
Studies Brianna S. Bulbin, Biological Sciences, Minor – Health Care
Wisam Mobin Ahmad, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Studies
Studies Suchunya Bumrung, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care
Deanne Hidemi Hoaiku Aiau, Geodesign Studies
Oluwatoyosi Oladapo Akinlade, Physics/Computer Science Ian Kendall Bunner, Quantitative Biology, Minor – Computer
Jose Lorenzo Alaras, Biochemistry Science
Rhiki Alexander Alegria, Human Biology David Kaiser Butler, Neuroscience, Minor – Business
Joao Guedes Ama, Economics/Mathematics Evan-Angelo Roxas Butlig, Human Biology, Minor – Health
Serina Sera Applebaum, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Care Studies
Studies Keilani Raelyn Calinao, Human Biology, Minor – Spanish
Kristin Art, Biological Sciences Jose Canela, Applied and Computational Mathematics
Syed Shehroz Asim, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Emmanuel Carrera Ruedas, Geodesign, Minor – Education and
Studies Society
Aaron Eli Attarzadeh, Physics/Computer Science, Minor – Claire Cassianni, Biological Sciences, Minor – Forensics and
Applied Computer Security Criminality & Law and Public Policy
Daniel Ezra Awerbuck, Economics/Mathematics, Minor – Milena Lucia Castillo-Grynberg, Environmental Studies
Applied Analytics Evan Joshua Celaya, Applied and Computational Mathematics,
Antony Ihab Aziz, Human Biology Minor – Applied Analytics
Josephine Bailey-McLein, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Brianna Susan Chang, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care
Studies Studies
Andrew Michael Ballester, Biochemistry, Minor – Statistics Joshua Jason Chang, Human Biology
Diana Isabel Tiongco Bantugan, Biological Sciences, Minor – Paul Chang, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Minor –
Health Care Studies & Occupational Science Applied Analytics
Osnat Barazani, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Studies Neil Singh Chauhan, Biological Sciences
Isla Marissa Barcenas, Applied and Computational Mathematics Priyanka Chauhan, Economics/Mathematics
Shelby Barnes, Environmental Science and Health Runqiu Chen, Economics/Mathematics
Alexandria Marie Bauer, Environmental Studies, Minor – Torie Chinen-Ramento, Physics/Computer Science
Business Sharon Choe, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Studies
Grant Kian Bazshushtari, Applied and Computational Myung Ho Choi, Biochemistry, Minor – Sports Media Industries
Mathematics Dolly Chowdhury, Biochemistry, Minor – Psychology &
Bethany Marie Beatty, Biological Sciences, Minor – Health Care Occupational Science
Studies Nahian Chowdhury, Neuroscience, Minor – Computer
Madeleine Anne Becker, Biological Sciences, Minor – Classics Programming
Aaron Adir Benlolo, Human Biology, Minor – Real Estate Nolan Ernest Chung, Human Biology
Development Michael Mihran Chuvanjyan, Biological Sciences
Kimberley Suzanne Benson, Human Biology, Minor – Dance & Heather Mayumi Clarke, Human Biology, Minor – Marketing
Health Care Studies Cailin Rhianna Climer, Biological Sciences
Nicolo James Betoni, Neuroscience, Minor – Musical Studies Connor David Cogdill, Economics/Mathematics
Amrita Niteen Bhat, Neuroscience, Minor – Health Care Studies Leah Katherine Cole, Human Biology, Minor – Public Health &
Ankush Bhat, Economics/Mathematics Health Administration
Pooja Nikki Bisarya, Computational Neuroscience, Minor – Micaela Cole, Economics/Mathematics, Minor – Real Estate
Health Care Studies Finance
Chirag Bisht, Biological Sciences Giulia Valentina Corno, Neuroscience, Minor – Law and Society
Joseph Christian Blazer, Mathematics, Minor – Physics Brandon Keane Courture, Neuroscience
Rebecca Block, Applied and Computational Mathematics Jack Crawford, Economics/Mathematics
Kristen Elizabeth Bowman, Neuroscience, Minor – Psychology Katherine Margaret Brockmann Cunningham, Quantitative
Ryan Nathaniel Brankovic, Biological Sciences, Minor – Business Biology
Finance Emily Susan Cuthbert, Human Biology, Minor – Psychology
Tali Brian, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Studies Bradley Dalrymple, Human Biology, Minor – Occupational
Alexander Peter Bruno, Neuroscience, Minor – The Dynamics of Science
Early Childhood Elliot Karl Danielsson, Applied and Computational Mathematics

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Bachelor of Science (continued)

Andrew Davidson, Neuroscience Samantha Graham, Quantitative Biology
Stephanie Grace Davis, Biological Sciences, Minor – Science, Camilla Ann Griggs, Human Biology, Minor – Spanish
Health and Aging & Business Finance Morgan Kelly Gryga, Neuroscience, Minor – Sports Business and
Sophia Marie DeMarco, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Management
Studies Nicholas Guardino, Biological Sciences
Diandra Sue Decampos-Kundahl, Neuroscience Autumn Mala Gupta, Geodesign
Tristan Demond, Human Biology, Minor – Applied Analytics Katie Noel Haller, Applied and Computational Mathematics
Hannah Strother Dibble, Human Biology, Minor – Global Zhishuo Han, Economics/Mathematics, Minor – Business
Health Finance
Anita Diec, Economics/Mathematics, Minor – Business Finance Ziyuan Hao, Economics/Mathematics, Minor – Accounting &
Mary Dovlatyan, Applied and Computational Mathematics Business Finance
Taylor Li Yan Dufour, Economics/Mathematics, Minor – Clio Armitage Harper IV, Applied and Computational
Computer Programming Mathematics
Natalie Dullerud, Mathematics, Minor – Chemistry & Computer Kehaulani Ann Harpstrite, Environmental Studies
Science Bailey Harris, Environmental Studies, Minor – Marine Biology
Nolan Alexander Earl, Physics/Computer Science Grant David Harris, Economics/Mathematics
Sachi Elle Elias, Environmental Science and Health, Minor – Matthew James Hassel, Human Biology, Minor – Occupational
Spanish Science
Martina Erdstein, Neuroscience, Minor – Narrative Structure Samantha Haubeil, Neuroscience, Minor – Health Care Studies
Heedong Eun, Economics/Mathematics Paige Havens, Human Biology, Minor – Psychology
Xinyi Fang, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Minor – Natalie Hayashibara, Environmental Studies
Applied Analytics Ishay Haykeen, Physics/Computer Science
Declan Patrick Farr, Biological Sciences, Minor – Marine Biology Kadar He, Economics/Mathematics
Courtney Akemi Fassett, Geodesign, Minor – Spanish & Applied Yu Tian He, Neuroscience, Minor – Computer Programming &
Analytics User Experience
Deena Fatehi, Human Biology Alexandra E. Hicks, Biological Sciences, Minor – Health Care
Sydney Nicole Feldman, Mathematics & Physics Studies
Bingyu Feng, Economics/Mathematics Axel Misael Hidalgo, Neuroscience
Elan Eng Filler, Human Biology Julie Ann Ho, Environmental Studies, Minor – East Asian
Jared Russell Fleitman, Economics/Mathematics Languages and Cultures & GIS and Sustainability Science
Benjamin Evan Flyer, Human Biology Kevin Dzuy-Khang Ho, Economics/Mathematics
Amanda Fornataro, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Isabella Hoffman, Human Biology, Minor – Occupational
Studies Science
Gabriella Sara Fricklas, Neuroscience Lorena Estefania Hong, Chemistry
Zhongyuan Fu, Economics/Mathematics Xinyi Hong, Economics/Mathematics
Matthew Isaiah Fusanotti, Economics/Mathematics, Minor – Joseph William Hopper, Economics/Mathematics, Minor –
Spanish Technology Commercialization
Tyler James Gallagher, Biological Sciences Mami Horikawa, Chemistry
Richard Moreno Garcia, Chemistry, Minor – East Asian Shakhawat Hossain, Physics/Computer Science
Languages and Cultures Nicholas Alan Householder, Neuroscience
Vanessa Garcia, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Studies & Teddy Cheng-Tai Hsu, Biochemistry
Occupational Science Eric Hu, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Studies
Yuzhou Ge, Applied and Computational Mathematics Jiazhen Huang, Applied and Computational Mathematics
Anahit Gevorgyan, Biochemistry Kate Mijo Hwang, Biological Sciences
Sergios Giannopoulos, Economics/Mathematics Andrew Ingalls, Human Biology
Sebastien Norman Martyn Gilmour, Human Biology Abigail Margaretha Jackson, Computational Neuroscience
Rachel Glouberman, Economics/Mathematics William Jackson, Physics, Minor – Russian
Cody Jay Goedderz, Neuroscience, Minor – Health Care Studies Elliot Bastian Jacobs, Neuroscience, Minor – Astronomy &
Wesley Gong, Human Biology Computer Programming
Elyse Victoria Gonzales, Human Biology, Minor – Music Shomik Jain, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Minor –
Industry Computer Science
Luigi Porciuncula Gonzales, Human Biology, Minor – Nicolaus A. Jakowec, Biochemistry, Minor – History
Occupational Science & Health Care Studies Uttara Jangle, Economics/Mathematics, Minor – Business
Alaka M. Gorur, Human Biology Finance

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Bachelor of Science (continued)

Nicholas Paul Jaramishian, Economics/Mathematics Jacob Robert Lester, Neuroscience, Minor – International
Zongyan Jiang, Applied and Computational Mathematics Relations
Nolan Andrew Jones, Economics/Mathematics, Minor – Spatial Samantha Beth Levi, Geodesign
Studies Yixuan Li, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Minor –
Sitong Ju, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Minor – Business Finance
Applied Analytics Yunqing Li, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Minor –
Linus Elia Kaiser, Biological Sciences Economics
Lina Belle Kamb, Human Biology, Minor – Public Health Jiahao Liang, Physics/Computer Science
Aniruddh Kannan, Applied and Computational Mathematics Paul Emmanuel Lie, Human Biology
Sandhana Kannan, Economics/Mathematics, Minor – Business Joshua Limlingan, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Studies
Finance Brandon Hung Lin, Economics/Mathematics
Lusine Grigorovna Karakhanyan, Human Biology Tzu-Yu Lin, Environmental Studies
Nicole Karpowicz, Computational Neuroscience, Minor – Christopher James Lindsay, Astronomy
Spanish Sophia Ling, Biological Sciences
Preeya Dinesh Katti, Human Biology Briana Liu, Neuroscience, Minor – Business Law
Mehul Khetrapal, Computational Neuroscience Muyuan Liu, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Minor –
Aldridge Khin, Human Biology Business Finance
Breann Kim, Environmental Studies, Minor – Law and Public Sunshine Xu Liu, Human Biology, Minor – Dance
Policy William Wei Liu, Biochemistry
Dillon Kim, Human Biology Ying Liu, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Minor –
Edward Sukhyun Kim, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Business Finance
Studies Carson Trent Long, Applied and Computational Mathematics,
Erica Kim, Human Biology, Minor – Occupational Science Minor – Computer Science
Gi Woo Kim, Neuroscience Nicolas Ray Lopez, Applied and Computational Mathematics
Giselle Youngjae Kim, Neuroscience, Minor – Business Law Citlalin Lopez-Torres, Human Biology, Minor – Spanish
Jed Kim, Biochemistry, Minor – Entrepreneurship Ali M. Loudiyi, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Studies
Solomon Kim, Chemistry, Minor – Religion Kevin Michael Low, Computational Neuroscience, Minor –
Harrison Knapp, Geodesign Narrative Structure
Nicolas Allen Knowles, Human Biology Yichun Lu, Applied and Computational Mathematics
Aleksandra Sergeivna Konovnitsyna, Human Biology, Minor – Yuzhe Lu, Applied and Computational Mathematics
Forensics and Criminality Jonathan Charles Bair Luner, Economics/Mathematics
Rhea S. Koparde, Computational Neuroscience, Minor – Nicolas Valentin Lutenko, Geodesign
Computer Programming Connie Samantha Machuca, Environmental Studies, Minor –
Lily Grace Kovach, Neuroscience, Minor – Dance Marine Biology
John Andrew Krone, Applied and Computational Mathematics Jocelyne Maestro Ruiz, Human Biology, Minor – Psychology
Arathi Devi Kumar, Biological Sciences Anish Mahadeo, Biochemistry, Minor – Health Care Studies
Jonathan Kuo, Biophysics Alexander Shida Maher, Quantitative Biology
Steven Kurniawidjaja, Biological Sciences Sargis Manukyan, Neuroscience
Joy Yin Clarence Lai, Applied and Computational Mathematics Benjamin Marciano, Economics/Mathematics
Rae Lan, Neuroscience, Minor – Biotechnology Morgan Elizabeth Maring, Neuroscience
Sydney Jo Lance, Neuroscience, Minor – Individuals, Societies Emily Markarian, Human Biology
and Aging Nicholas Markarian, Quantitative Biology
Jason Toshio Lau, Neuroscience Morgan Colette Martin, Human Biology, Minor – Dance &
Olivia Lynne Laveroni, Human Biology, Minor – Dance Italian
Christopher Junee Lee, Human Biology, Minor – Sports Media Kristen Malini Mascarenhas, Neuroscience, Minor – Health
Industries Policy
Dong Kyun Lee, Economics/Mathematics Claire Sophia Mauss, Environmental Science and Health,
Gyubum Lee, Economics/Mathematics Minor – Spanish
Hansuh Hugh Lee, Biological Sciences, Minor – Music Tiffany Michelle Mays, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care
Production & Health Care Studies Studies
Se Jung Lee, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Studies Maya Syngal McGrath, Human Biology
Yun Cheih Lee, Economics/Mathematics Dylan Michael McKeithen, Physics, Minor – Astronomy
Erin Grace Leong, Human Biology, Minor – Spanish John McManus, Biological Sciences

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Bachelor of Science (continued)

Tanika Mehra, Economics/Mathematics, Minor – Business Anita Petrosyan, Human Biology, Minor – Psychology
Finance & Applied Analytics Emily Petrucci, Computational Neuroscience, Minor – Global
Francisco Carreira Meldefontenay, Geological Sciences Health
Brandon Mendonsa, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Sydney E. Prange, Biochemistry
Studies Marissa Lee Proverbs, Human Biology, Minor – Nutrition and
Carlin Ava Merkel, Human Biology, Minor – Science, Health Health Promotion
and Aging Shaoquan Qin, Applied and Computational Mathematics,
Caitlyn Mishel Miller, Biological Sciences Minor – Applied Analytics & Business Finance
Jorie Shoshanna Minsky, Applied and Computational Guancheng Qiu, Applied and Computational Mathematics
Mathematics, Minor – Occupational Science Shengwei Qiu, Mathematics
Negin Mir Mohammad Sadeghi, Biological Sciences Ashwath K. Raj, Computational Neuroscience, Minor –
Meera Mistry, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Studies Entrepreneurship
Sanraj Rao Mittal, Biochemistry, Minor – International Relations Kailas Vivek Rajan, Economics/Mathematics, Minor –
Darius Stirling Modarres, Human Biology Songwriting & Applied Analytics
Elizabeth Anne Moeser, Environmental Studies, Minor – Marine Nithya Deepali Rajeev, Human Biology, Minor – Forensics and
Biology Criminality
Katherine Ann Montanez, Environmental Studies, Minor – Anuraj Rajesh, Computational Neuroscience
Political Science Sathya Raman, Computational Neuroscience
Lauren Rei Mooney, Human Biology, Minor – Psychology & Hunter Jesse Ramo, Environmental Studies, Minor – Marine
Cinematic Arts Biology
Mark Morrissey, Mathematics Kate Rappard, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Studies
Devon Margaret Mosier, Computational Linguistics, Minor – Neil Coby Reid, Biophysics, Minor – Health Care Studies
Video Game Programming Jackson Hunter Reinhart, Economics/Mathematics, Minor –
Gabriel Munoz Espino, Economics/Mathematics Innovation: The Digital Entrepreneur & Applied Analytics
Anthony Matthew Munoz, Human Biology Yuhang Ren, Physics
Ryeka Namiri, Human Biology, Minor – Public Health Pauline Philomena Reonisto, Human Biology
Alejandra Natividad, Biological Sciences, Minor – Cinema- Ricardo Arman Reyes, Neuroscience, Minor – Entrepreneurship
Television for the Health Professions Jose Jesus Rico, Geodesign
Alan Phan Nguyen, Biochemistry Nicholas Rodriguez, Biological Sciences
Caitlyn Tuong Vy Nguyen, Human Biology Caroline Elaine Rosanky, Quantitative Biology, Minor –
Halena Nguyen, Biological Sciences Environmental Studies
Julie Hong Nhi Nguyen, Biochemistry Benjamin Robert Rose, Geodesign, Minor – Drawing
Kim Ngan Huynh Nguyen, Applied and Computational Kenneth Alan Rostowsky, Neuroscience
Mathematics Joshrick Tedtaotao Sablan, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care
Tuyet-Nhi Nguyen, Human Biology, Minor – Occupational Studies
Science Ali Sahimi, Neuroscience
Hanqi Ni, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Minor – Shady Said, Biological Sciences
Computer Science Alicia Carmen Salinas, Human Biology, Minor – Musical
Shaya Nikfar, Biological Sciences, Minor – Health Care Studies Theatre
Samantha Noor, Neuroscience Karla Caridad Santoyo, Human Biology, Minor – Spanish &
Emma Mary Kathleen O’Brien, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Studies
Cinematic Arts Mehr Sethi, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Minor –
Irem Pinar Onalan, Chemistry, Minor – Health Care Studies Folklore and Popular Culture & Computer Programming &
Hailey Christina Ordal, Economics/Mathematics Computer Science
Sanjali Sarang Padalkar, Biophysics Tyler Allen Seto, Environmental Studies
Evan Palacio, Human Biology Atef Adel Sheekhoon, Physics, Minor – Mathematics
Sharon Park, Chemistry Yingchun Shen, Biochemistry, Minor – Health Care Studies
Jason Patel, Biological Sciences Xinlu Shentong, Human Biology
Elizabeth Belen Patton, Biological Sciences Yuchen Shi, Economics/Mathematics, Minor – Business Finance
Callum Cordova Pe, Applied and Computational Mathematics & Applied Analytics
Junior Pena, Physics & Mathematics Zewen Shi, Applied and Computational Mathematics
John Michael Perino, Environmental Science and Health, Taylor Keiko Shigezawa, Human Biology, Minor – East Asian
Minor – Marine Biology Languages and Cultures & Occupational Science
Chevy Marie Peschl, Human Biology Jerrel Siazon, Biochemistry

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Bachelor of Science (continued)

Francisco Saul Silva Pavon, Physics/Computer Science Camille Callaghan Verendia, Environmental Science and Health,
Jeffrey Siu, Physics/Computer Science Minor – Marine Biology
Isaiah Emmanuel Smith, Geological Sciences Nikhil Thomas Vettikattu, Human Biology
Rachel Grace Solomon, Economics/Mathematics, Minor – Arshawn Singh Virk, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care
Computer Science Studies
Abigail Jillian Song, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Heather Nicole Vitunac, Applied and Computational
Studies Mathematics
Haocheng Song, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Evan Louis Vivanco, Economics/Mathematics
Minor – Computer Science Vanya Vojvodic, Neuroscience, Minor – Health Care Studies &
Jacqueline Del Carmen Sosa, Geodesign, Minor – Economics Psychology
Sigifredo Alfonso Soto, Applied and Computational Poppy Ellie Vorse, Applied and Computational Mathematics
Mathematics Avik Wadhwa, Economics/Mathematics, Minor – Business &
Stephanie Spartz, Environmental Studies, Minor – Spanish & International Relations & Computer Programming
International Policy and Management Qufei Wang, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Minor –
Rithika Srivathsa, Economics/Mathematics Computer Science & Applied Analytics
Alexandra Beatrix Stella, Environmental Studies, Minor – Ruiqi Wang, Economics/Mathematics, Minor – Business
Marine Biology & Political Science Finance
Sarah Sternbach, Neuroscience, Minor – Spanish Yinxuan Wang, Applied and Computational Mathematics
Michelle Eve Strohecker, Human Biology Molly Linhua Mathes Waring, Environmental Studies, Minor –
Denisse Suastegui Olivares, Biochemistry, Minor – Sociology Marine Biology
Don J. Suh, Biophysics Chloe Eden Wells, Human Biology
Lily Ann Sumrow, Neuroscience, Minor – Philosophy Megan Luisa White, Geological Sciences & Environmental
Sharadram Sundaresan, Human Biology, Minor – Spanish Studies
Katie Sundstrom, Environmental Studies, Minor – Business Cameron Jean Whiteside, Geodesign, Minor – Human Security
Finance and Geospatial Intelligence
Sydney Suzuki, Quantitative Biology, Minor – East Asian D’Mitri James Williams, Environmental Studies
Languages and Cultures Elizabeth Winnicki, Human Biology
Clarice Ho Ching Szeto, Human Biology Alvin Gomez Wong, Physics/Computer Science
Armand Tadjali, Mathematics Kenneth Wong, Environmental Science and Health
Isaac Jeremy Talavera, Physics Haotian Xian, Applied and Computational Mathematics,
John Middelton Tamisiea, Environmental Studies, Minor – Minor – Philosophy
Narrative Structure Juanna Jin Xie, Biological Sciences
Calvin Jun Tan, Human Biology, Minor – Consumer Behavior Wanying Xie, Geodesign, Minor – Architecture
Jeffrey Hong Tan, Economics/Mathematics Kathleen Yu Jie Xue, Economics/Mathematics, Minor –
Elizabeth Ter-Sarkissian, Neuroscience, Minor – Cinematic Arts Computer Science
Jaclyn Reed Thompson, Biochemistry, Minor – Geobiology Bryce Marian Yale, Human Biology
Kelli Paige Thompson, Neuroscience Jason Toyoaki Yamashita, Human Biology, Minor – Spanish
Jingyu Tian, Economics/Mathematics Jingxing Yang, Mathematics
Yan Tian, Physics/Computer Science Joshua Liu Yang, Biological Sciences, Minor – Spanish
Kailey Yvonna Tooke, Human Biology, Minor – Health Care Linqi Yang, Environmental Science and Health, Minor – Applied
Studies Analytics & Mathematical Finance
Kelly Tran, Human Biology, Minor – Psychology Suning Yang, Economics/Mathematics, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Audrey Trieu, Mathematics Ximing Yang, Economics/Mathematics
Jason Chunseng Tsoi, Neuroscience Iris Yiyun Yao, Biological Sciences, Minor – Health Care Studies
Alexandra Paige Turner, Neuroscience, Minor – Health Care & Spanish
Studies Jacqueline Oksana Yapkowitz, Human Biology, Minor – Political
Ji Won U, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Minor – Science
Business Finance Sean Kuan-Kwang Yee, Human Biology, Minor – Business
Victoria Barbara Van Kirk, Human Biology Finance
Gianna Vanchieri, Biological Sciences, Minor – Business Tiffany Yemenian, Biological Sciences, Minor – Health Policy
Archana Meera Varman, Computational Neuroscience Daeun Yoo, Human Biology, Minor – Occupational Science
Carolina Vaz, Physics/Computer Science Tyler Kenneth Yoshida, Biological Sciences, Minor – Business
Urmila Venkataramani, Biological Sciences, Minor – Cinematic Finance
Arts & Computer Programming Brady J. Yu, Biochemistry

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Bachelor of Science (continued)

Katherine Zhuo Jun Yu, Economics/Mathematics, Minor – Jennifer Zhang, Human Biology, Minor – Psychology
Business Finance Wei Zhang, Economics/Mathematics, Minor – Risk
Dawei Yuan, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Minor – Management
Mathematical Finance Zhumeng Zheng, Applied and Computational Mathematics,
Matthew Alexander Zabat, Biological Sciences Minor – Applied Analytics
Zannatul Zannat, Environmental Studies Zhelin Zhong, Economics/Mathematics
Nicolas Zapatero-Zubiaurre, Economics/Mathematics Ruichen Zhu, Applied and Computational Mathematics
Tavi Jay Zeir, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Minor – Yiyun Zhu, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Minor –
Musical Studies & Computer Science Business Finance
Shi Zeng, Economics/Mathematics
Chenyuan Zhang, Economics/Mathematics, Minor – Business
Finance

USC Leventhal School of Accounting

Dean William W. Holder

Bachelor of Science
Gabriella Anahid Abaci Kristina Teenyu Chern Axel Gildardo Fuentes Elizabeth Angelica Israelian
Christine Elizabeth Abbott Justin Chiang Gutierrez Nestor Jimenez
Ji Eun Ahn Darren Chien Tristan Mathew Fung Fangqiu Jin
Ricardo Alvarez, Minor – Melannie Ching Gabriel Francis Galanti Yilian Jin
Popular Music Studies Natasha Chiu, Minor – Maheshi Dhanushika Adam Alexander Lin Jordan,
Anissa Tara Andalon, Minor – Applied Analytics Gammanpila Minor – Applied Analytics
Applied Analytics Ricky Christopher Chu Bingxin Gan, Minor – Ho Suk Jung
Jessica Anne Louise Velasquez Khyla Nicole Yu Chua Computer Science Aaron Ryan Kaboud
Angeles Elizabeth Robin Coughlan, Esmeralda Garcia-Mendez Jamie Nicole Kagan
Lola Kennedy Antognini Minor – Applied Analytics Kristen Elise Gill Indra Singh Kanwal
Timothy Lee Apostolou Quinn James Cunniff Alexander Gliniecki Shaheen S. Khimani
Gage Wook Autry, Minor – Jonathan Charles Daniel Ryan Hunter Goodnough Edward Woo Kim
Forensics and Criminality Danielle De Souza Khrishan Gopal Jimin Kim
Aleksandr Avanessian Mayra C. Delaney Trevor Austin Grauman, Joon Ki Kim
Parker Edward Bacon Chloe Demaira, Minor – Minor – Innovation: The Joyce Kim
Subeom Bae Environmental Studies Digital Entrepreneur Uma Virendra Kirloskar
Jad Amin Ballout Marsuk Joseph Dilla Yao Guo, Minor – East Asian Richard Kith
Zia Bedi, Minor – Media Ki Beom Do, Minor – Languages and Cultures Matylda M. Kitka
Economics and Architecture Richard Stanley Hagestad Taylor Scott Kline
Entrepreneurship Ngoc Bao Do Firdaws Hagos, Minor – Madelyn Noelle Koning
Maxwell Eugene Brandon Annalise Brianna Donoghue Music Industry Yun-Cheng Ku, Minor –
Renee Cai Jeffrey Joseph Ellison Michael Christian Hamakawa Screenwriting & Musical
Siyan Cai, Minor – Bryan James Endsley, Minor – Sangyoon Han Studies
Mathematical Finance Spanish Rohan Hardas, Minor – Sports Daniel Kuai, Minor –
Ivonne Celeste Castillo Daniel Escobar Media Industries Enterprise Information
Chavez Max Lee Evans Maxwell Joseph Holden Systems
Andy Chan Chaimae Fakhy Amanda Noelle Horii Chantel Pamela Kwong
Arturo Chavez Joseph Vincent Farah Kevin Hsu Maximilian Lam
Michelle Ji-Ning Chen Cameron Rei Fenton Zhen Cheng Hu Alex Michael Lanzkowsky
Tianhong Chen Katerina Fomichev Jiazhen Huang Ian Chou Lao
Yijia Chen Kevin George Fraiman Zachary Bryant Ishimoto Ashley Suzette Lawrence

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Bachelor of Science (continued)

Christopher W. Lee Matthew Patrick McDermott, Catherine-Elizabeth Miko Chrystel Co Uy
Edmund Lee Minor – Applied Analytics Sanchez Lily Margaret Walsh
Han Lee, Minor – Enterprise Patrick Michael McDermott Julia Claire Schmid, Minor – Eric Wang
Information Systems Huixuan Mei, Minor – Music Industry Yuxuan Wang
Peng Lee Statistics Fiona Lucia Grace Sequeira, Stephanie Aliza West
Priscilla Clarisse Lee Eric Mendoza, Minor – Minor – Applied Analytics Lukas Wilson, Minor –
Sejung Lee Enterprise Information Vanessa Setjodiningrat Applied Analytics
Sung Min Lee, Minor – Systems Jennifer Lauren Sharpe Jacky Wong
Korean Studies Karissa Mi Lennon Stephen Shitara Kevin Albert Wong, Minor –
Cunhongyu Li Christopher Brandon Miles Stefan E. Shortt Applied Computer Security
Peixuan Li So Bin Moon Nicholas Silvers Xintong Xie
Shuyu Li Jonathan Javier Mora Sandy Situ Feiman Xu
Yang Lin Kaylie Michelle Mota William Ward Skudlarek Siyuan Xu
Bowen Liu Monica Trang Kim Nguyen Ryan William Wishart Slater Jessica Joan Yang
Shujin Liu, Minor – Computer Jacob Robert Nye Letitia So Skyler K. Yang
Programming Hannah Mei O’Sullivan Ermanno Staffieri Yun Sung Yang
Silvia Zhu Liu Chinemere Chioma Onuegbe Xin Su Junhao Yao
Zhile Liu Minchi Pan Arham Suleman Sarah Jane Yao
Andrew Shuji Lopez Isabelle Christy Peters Alexandra Faith Tagami Seung Zae Yoo
Mark Yuji Lopez Vaibhav Ramrakhani Junyi Tang Siwen You
Isabelle Monique Luk Nicholas Aaron Rauch Cheng-Pei Tien Sydney Marcia Youmans
Jane Lynn Megan Alyse Reilly Alexandra Hu Ting Benjamin Joseph Zaoui
Hainuo Lyu Garrett Young Riggs Vanessa Peiyan Toh Victoria Zhen Xu
Yumeng Ma Skyy Rouse, Minor – Tyler Anthony Tornetta Wenjie Zheng, Minor –
Anna Rose Main Cinematic Arts Gabrielle Lauren Truncale, Applied Analytics
Nichole Leilani Martello Meng Ru Minor – Dance Hao Zhu
Gavin McClaran Andres Ruvalcaba Alec Tsai

Master of Accounting
Cynthia Mayte Alvarez Barragan, B.B.A., University of Houston Yuxin Guo, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Daniel Grant Anderson, B.S., Brigham Young University Javier Hernandez, B.S., University of Nevada, Reno
Anthony Au, B.S., New York University Stephanie Joy Hidalgo, B.S., University of San Diego
Matthew J. Bayle, B.A., University of Southern California Lauren Higo, B.S., Chapman University
Benjamin August Brunken, B.S., Utah Valley University Kayla Shaye Hohenstein, B.S., Sacred Heart University
Morgan Leanna Cannon, B.A., B.S., University of Mississippi Christine Shuyu Hu, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Ipsita Chatterjee, B.S., University of Arizona Xiuyi Hu, B.S., Donghua University, China
Tiffany Luu Chau, B.S., California State University, Andrew Huang, B.B.A., Biola University
Dominguez Hills Gia Ky Huynh, B.S., Loyola Marymount University
Alexander Chen, B.A., University of California, San Diego Leanna Jadus, B.S., Southern Connecticut State University
Ethan York Chivers, B.S., Brigham Young University Thomas Bailey Kaempf, B.B.A., Gonzaga University
Alvin Chon, B.S., Quinnipiac University Mark Kalnin, B.S., Towson University
Ariel Chu, B.A., University of California, San Diego Kenneth Francis Laverty, B.S., University of Nevada, Reno
Natalie Eva Coleman, B.A., Concordia University Irvine Brenna Han Le, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Gram Davis, B.A., Davidson College Christine Lee, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Roathchhorda Eng, B.S., University of California, Riverside Isaiah K. Lee, B.S., Azusa Pacific University
Bennett Thomas Howard Faliski, B.A., University of Michigan, John Christopher Leon Du, B.S., Azusa Pacific University
Ann Arbor Michael Leong, B.S., Syracuse University
Bohao Fan, B.S., University of Southern California Hongping Li, B.S., University of California, Davis
Xinyi Feng, B.A., University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill Keyi Lu, B.S., B.S., University of Southern California
Clayton Flacker, B.S., Arizona State University Lauren Elizabeth Ludlow, B.S., California Polytechnic State
Chanel Jazmyn Fraser, B.S., Tuskegee University University, San Luis Obispo
Gena Furman, B.S., B.S., University of Southern California Liwei Luo, B.B.A., University of Georgia
Alec Jacob Garton, B.S., Brigham Young University Nguyen Luu, B.S., California State University, East Bay

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Master of Accounting (continued)

Klarisse A. Macabuhay, B.S., California State University, Genie Lee Short, B.S., Minnesota State University, Mankato
Long Beach Nicolas David Silva, B.B.A., Gonzaga University
Nicholas Tyler Markarian, B.A., Whittier College Brooke Marie Sorenson, B.S., University of Kansas
Xintong Meng, B.S., University of Florida Fan Sun, B.S., Northeastern University
Sajal Asit Merchant, B.S., American University Eileen Christy Tan, B.B.A., Bucknell University
Liu Miao, B.A., Beijing Foreign Studies University, China Samer Wael Tarazi, B.S., Pepperdine University
Alexander Martin Michelon, B.B.A., Brigham Young University Shruthi Thatikunta, B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Alexandra Marie Miller, B.S., SUNY New Paltz Brianna Joy Thrasher, B.A., Azusa Pacific University
Ja’mesia Shaundrea Morris, B.S., University of Alabama, Joshua Truong, B.B.A., Kent State University
Tuscaloosa Michael Tsingiser, B.S., Loyola Marymount University
Kaylie Michelle Mota Ge Wang, B.S., The Ohio State University
Rachana C. Munyal, B.S., California State University, Northridge Qing Wang, B.A., Peking University, China
Adeline Natawijaya, B.B.A., University of Washington Tianhao Wang, B.B.A., University of California, Irvine
Christina Anh Ngo, B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Zhenyu Wang, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Pomona Manachanok Warintaraporn, B.B.A., Thammasat University,
Pascual Humberto Padilla Ruiz, B.S., University of California, Thailand
Los Angeles Reyn Watanabe, B.B.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa
Brock Pauly, B.S., University of Southern California Tiffany Jai-Hsin Wei, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Jeremy William Pike, B.S., Brigham Young University Cheng Wen, B.S., University of Southern California
Yazi Qin, B.B.A., University of Memphis Zachery West, B.S., California Polytechnic State University,
Nicholas Anthony Ramos, B.S., Azusa Pacific University San Luis Obispo
Austin Douglas Rawlins, B.S., Brigham Young University Kayla Williams, B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Samuel Tudryn Rettinger, B.B.A., Abilene Christian University Weilin Wu, B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Tivanna Estela Sandi Rocha, B.A., Whittier College Luyu Yang, B.B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Melissa Sandoval, B.S., Loyola Marymount University Yiming Yu, B.S., Xi’an Jiaotong University, China
Adrienne Seibert, B.B.A., Prairie View A&M University Kasey Naiyu Zhang, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Kevin Seng, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles Xiaoshu Zhang, B.A., University of Wisconsin – Madison
Brandon Mark Shaw, B.S., Pepperdine University McKenzie Lynne Zimmer, B.S., California Polytechnic State
Hakeem Amer Sheikh, B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
University, San Luis Obispo Luke Zachary Zuvich, B.S., University of Southern California
Niloufar Sheybani, B.B.A., Southern Methodist University Laura Elizabeth Zwald, B.B.A., University of Georgia

Master of Business Taxation

Ann Jee Ang, B.S., University of California, Riverside Shawn Edgar Greene, B.A., University of Hawaii, West Oahu
Paloma Elizabeth Auldridge, B.S., California Polytechnic State Dennis Grissett, B.B.A., Philander Smith College
University, San Luis Obispo Juan De Dios Guillen, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Sevan Behjou, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Francis Henry, B.S., Bentley University
Ani Bezhanyan, B.A., Yerevan State University, Armenia Wonil Hong, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Vanessa Aarti Bhan, B.B.A., Florida International University Dasol Jeong, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Rosie Brar, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Nan Jiang, B.B.A., CUNY Baruch College
Christopher John Britigan, B.S., California Polytechnic State Stavros Nick Kalivas, B.S., California State University,
University, San Luis Obispo Northridge
Michael Robert Christensen, B.S., Chapman University Taeseong Kim, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Greg Jen Chu, B.S., British Columbia Institute of Technology, Makiko Kimura, B.S., M.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Canada Ryan Dohoon Kwon, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Christine Chung, B.S., M.B.A., Villanova University Jocelyn Caressa Lee, B.S., California State University, Fullerton
Eliza Jane Cobb, B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Melissa Joy Lee, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Pomona Linwei Li, B.S., University of Southern California
Ninon Chen Shi Yuan Cofrade, B.S., University of Southern Peiyun Liu, B.A., University of California, San Diego
California Jennifer Ann Marchini, B.A., B.S., Loyola Marymount University
Bindi Tejash Desai, B.S., B.S., University of Southern California Sydney Martin, B.A., Miami University
Keith James Garner, B.S., Brigham Young University Sadie Matthews, B.S., University of Miami
Anastacia Helen Gonzalez, B.A., Whittier College Yuk Yee Ng, B.S., Oklahoma State University

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Master of Business Taxation (continued)

Sun Young Oh, B.A., Sookmyung Women’s University, Juliette Smotrys, B.S., University of Southern California
South Korea Anne Sogomonyan, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Jonathan Mark Pace, B.S., Brigham Young University Kelly June Stout, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Athena Papadopoulos, B.S., California Lutheran University Dominic Waechter, B.S., Mount Saint Mary’s University
Justin Ponce, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz Xin Wang, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Daniel Ryan Rozenberg, B.B.A., B.S., Loyola Marymount Rebecca Francesca Wexelman-Moss, B.S., California State
University University, Northridge
Anahid Sarkisian, B.S., California State University, Northridge Kashing Wong, B.B.A., Cleveland State University; M.S.,
Dana Sheckter, B.B.A., American University City University of Hong Kong
Hyung-Chul Shin, B.A., University of Rochester Peter Martin Wurst, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Stefan E. Shortt John Henry Yaeger, B.S., San Francisco State University
Joseph Sinclair, B.A., California University of Pennsylvania Xueyi Ye, B.A., New York University
Brett Jordan Singer, B.B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Shooshan Zargaryan, B.S., California Lutheran University
Sandy Situ Jiezhen Zhao, B.B.A., Drexel University

USC School of Architecture

Dean Milton S.F. Curry

Bachelor of Architecture
Taylor Douglas Abbott Renee Gao Xin Li Rosalinda Sierra
Fadi Abd-El-Malek Tyler Nicole Gates, Minor – Yufei Liu Leila Stefanos
Francis Youngjin Ahn Construction Planning and Jesse MacDougall Lopez Jerry Tao
Baraka Alramah Management Karenne Rose Mashiach Yuqi Tian
Kervin Somoza Aparicio, Hugo Ivan Gomez Nhan-Nhi Lillian Nguyen William Kendal Tipper
Minor – Business Finance Michael Gonzalez Xiaotong Ni, Minor – 3-D Keith Nathan Vincent So Tiu
Zachary Bergmann Alejandro Hernandez Animation in Cinematic Afy Deborah Lauren Tsogbe,
Francisco Jose Burneo, Do Kyung Hwang Arts Minor – Spatial Studies
Minor – Cinematic Arts Abdel-Aziz Wagdy Ibrahim II Domenica Sofia Ordonez, Jasmine Wang, Minor –
Younwook Chang Alexander Ioda Minor – Communication Cinematic Arts
Jeffery Cheung Alyssa Altomare Katich Design Junjun Wang
Leona H. Chun Sameera Khurana, Minor – Roy Ignacio Pineda Shu Wei, Minor – Business
Sarah Elizabeth De La Cruz Construction Planning and Yuan Pu, Minor – Urban Finance
Meldrick Marcos Dizon Management Sustainable Planning Chi In Wong
Thomas Marie Frederic Brian Woojun Kim Erick Reyes Ivan Wan Lim Wong, Minor –
Espinos Dohoon Kim Milad Sean Rohani, Minor – User Experience
Ahmad Hassan Faisal Hye Kyung Kong East Asian Languages and Zi Yang, Minor – East Asian
Alfonso Gabriel Felipe Rebecca Ashley Kosar Cultures Languages and Cultures
Mitchell Foo, Minor – Sarah Ladhani Ana Teresa Prolik Zihao Yang
Computer Programming Wan Sin Lai Schuchovski, Minor – John Shi Yu
Brandon Nicholas Francis, Kevin Li Real Estate Development Jian Song Yuan
Minor – East Asian Manwei Li Tongxiao Shen Jiajie Zhao, Minor –
Languages and Cultures Timlok Li Jeesoo Shin Entrepreneurship

Bachelor of Science – Architectural Studies

Dooroo Chung Emily Lauren Gillum Henry Carter Gregg Polina Stepanova
Prakhya Gadde, Minor – Jose D. Gomez Matthew Joseph Rocktashel Yanyu Xu
Business

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Master of Advanced Architectural Studies

Han Deng, B.Arch., Iowa State University Anrui Li, B.Arch., California College of the Arts
Yikuan Du, B.Arch., Hebei University of Technology, China Zeming Liu, B.Arch., Henan University, China
Diya Hu, B.Arch., University of Arizona Ying Zhu, B.Arch., Iowa State University

Master of Architecture
Ulan Abdrakhman, B.Arch., University of Southern California Cheryl Kuo, B.S., Cornell University
Luis Octavio Aguirre Perez, B.S., University of Texas, Arlington Claire Marie Labanz, B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
Kui Feng An, B.S., University of California, San Diego Sanghyeon Lee, B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Billal Ashai, B.F.A., Otis College of Art and Design Dong Li, B.Arch., Shandong Jianzhu University, China
Carlos Andres Auces, B.S., University of Idaho Siying Li, B.Arch., Chaoyang University of Technology, Taiwan
Madeline Elizabeth Campbell, B.B.A., Loyola Marymount Yifan Li, B.F.A., George Washington University
University Sai Liang, B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
Evelyn Cancino, B.A., University of San Francisco University
Alejandra Cardenas, B.S., University of Illinois at Chicago Linzi Liu, B.Engr., Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
Jesse David Chappelle, B.A., University of Washington Qingqing Long, B.Engr., Xihua University, China
Han Chen, B.Arch., Zhejiang University, China Amir Mazharimalekshah, B.S., University of Mazandaran, Iran
Lu Chen, B.Arch., Hefei University of Technology, China Shuchi Mishra, B.Arch., Ansal University, India
Yichao Chen, B.Arch., Wuhan University, China Juan Morales, B.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Kevin Cohen, B.S., University of California, Irvine Eric Mosher, B.A., University of Florida
Ryan Michael Cripps, B.S., Roger Williams University Nonkululeko Morgan Mpungose, B.A., Smith College
Hesby Ury Cruz, B.A., University of California, San Diego Bushra Muhammadi, B.A., Carleton University, Canada
Katherine Elaine Denti, BD, University of Florida Steven George Navarro, B.A., University of San Francisco
Fabian Dietrich, B.S., TU Wien, Austria Heather Joy Owings, B.S., Tulane University
Emily Alexandra Doyle, B.S., North Carolina State University Minehli Petrossian, B.Engr., Islamic Azad University, Iran
Andrew Ericsen, B.A., University of San Diego Lucas Price, B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Christian Estrada, B.Arch., California Polytechnic State Yishun Qian, B.Engr., China Academy of Art
University, San Luis Obispo Evan Samuel Rubel, B.A., College of Charleston
Melissa Gavidia, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Ban Sheni, B.A., University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
Rachel Hamilton, B.F.A., University of Central Arkansas Matthew Joseph Simeone, B.S., Catholic University of America
Sara Hegde, B.Arch., Manipal University, India Britta Danielle Smith, B.A., University of California,
Sara Julia Higley, B.A., B.A., DePaul University Santa Barbara
Mengyao Hou, B.Arch., Beijing University of Technology, China Tyler Smith, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Binyan Hu, B.Arch., Huazhong University of Science and Keyi Sun, B.Arch., Shenyang Jianzhu University, China
Technology, China Marissa Christina Taddeo, B.S., University of Maryland,
Lingyu Huang, B.Engr., Hunan Agriculture University, China College Park
Wei-Chen Hung, B.S., Tunghai University, Taiwan David L. Tonic, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Aira Kariah Galsim Iglesias, B.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa Gayathree Singhal Vinod, B.Arch., Anna University, India
Meredith Vanessa Jensen, B.A., University of Southern California Chun Kit Dixon Wong, B.S., University of Utah
Ni Jiao, B.Engr., Huaqiao University, China Zijin Wu, B.S., Purdue University
Yujie Jin, B.A., Rutgers University – New Brunswick Qing Xiao, B.Engr., Central South University of Forestry and
Katrina Kawagoe, B.A., DePauw University Technology, China
Theresa Marie Kennedy, B.S., University of Rhode Island Haoren Xu, B.Engr., Dalian University of Technology, China
Matthew A. Kotzin, B.F.A., New York University; M.F.A., David Xue, B.S., University of California, Davis
California College of the Arts Shengdong Zhou, B.S., Arizona State University
Erika Alexandra Kronk, B.S., University of Colorado at Boulder Bo Zhu, B.Engr., Shanghai University, China

Master of Building Science

Qihang Lin, B.S., Northeastern University Yuan Sun, B.Engr., Yunnan Agricultural University, China
Zhiying Liu, B.S., Purdue University Zhihe Wang, B.Arch., Jilin Jianzhu University, China
Zeyu Lu, B.Engr., Chongqing University, China Chenxi Yang, B.Arch., Xi’an Jiaotong University, China
Alexxa Solomon, B.Arch., University of Southern California

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Master of Heritage Conservation

Rafael Francisco Fontes, B.S., Arizona State University Kasey M. Viso, B.A., Rutgers College of Arts & Sciences –
Tennessee Rose Gardner, B.A., University of Kentucky Newark
Kelsey Kaline, B.A., Vanderbilt University Peilin Wu, B.S., Northwest University, China
Jackson Loop, B.A., University of Florida Yi Xiao, B.Engr., North China University of Technology
Krista Lynn Nicholds, M.A., University of Ottawa, Canada

Master of Landscape Architecture

Linpei Cheng, B.A./B.A., University of California, Irvine Sneha Yogesh Ravani, B.Arch., Maharaja Sayajirao University,
Danni Cong, B.Engr., Xian University of Architecture and Baroda, India
Technology, China Xiaolu Song, B.F.A., Dalian University of Technology, China
Bangpeng Ding, B.S., Suzhou University of Science and Marisa Spinella, B.S., University of Southern California
Technology, China Jing Sun, B.Engr., Tianjin Chengjian University, China
Yashoda Godhani, B.S., Iowa State University Jingyi Wang, B.Engr., Xian University of Architecture and
Yuliang Jiang, B.S., Anhui University of Architecture, China Technology, China
Jiayu Liang, B.A., Xian University of Architecture and Yihe Wang, B.A., Zhejiang University, China
Technology, China Jing Wu, B.A., Jiangnan University, China
Wanxing Lin, B.S., Southwest University, China Clara E. Yoshihara, B.Arch., University of the Andes, Venezuela
Ziran Ling, B.F.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Liangyu Zhao, B.Engr., Beijing Forestry University, China
Ai-Ju Liu, B.S., National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Runhao Zhu, B.S., Nanjing Agricultural University, China
Shuwei Liu, B.S., Purdue University

Graduate Certificate – Building Science

Matthew A. Kotzin Bushra Muhammadi
Linzi Liu

Graduate Certificate – Heritage Conservation

Claire Marie Labanz Huatong Zhang
Jon Erik Skovseth

Graduate Certificate – Landscape Architecture

Kui Feng An
Rachel Hamilton

Graduate Certificate – Sustainable Design

Luis Octavio Aguirre Perez Zeyu Lu
Sanghyeon Lee Alexxa Solomon
Zhiying Liu Zhihe Wang

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USC Roski School of Art and Design

Dean Haven Lin-Kirk

Bachelor of Arts – Art

Isla Marissa Barcenas Caleb Joel Griffin Miranda Mann Natalie Treadwell, Minor –
Lance Micheal Bonney Ana Carolina Haro Lopez Emma Anne Newbern Spatial Studies
Kelly Anne Brown Yuchen He Ha Young Park Hailey Morgan Vice, Minor –
Victoria Jane Cacho Rahzizi Ishakarah, Minor – Sophia Park, Minor – Innovation: The Digital
Mackenzie Cantor, Minor – Entrepreneurship Web Technologies and Entrepreneur
Product Design Steven R. Karapetyan Applications Clare Newlin Wallmark
Michael Brandon Cook Woody Kim Rosalind Esther Piedrasanta Tyler Michelle Yee, Minor –
Champ Chadchavats Tycho Jan Zennosuke Koll, Zoe Biao Marshel Polonus, Web Technologies and
Darabundit Minor – Marketing Minor – Communication Applications
Samantha Blair Dewey Eammon Gregory LaMonica Design Madeline Young
Brian Quoc Bao Dinh Megan Patricia Lasken Katelyn Rho, Minor – Shirley Kathryn Yu
Brielle Kateri Divis Joanne Minji Lee Web Technologies and Yuhan Zhao, Minor –
Domia Dara Duncan Edwards Zoe Alice Liao Applications Cinematic Arts
Olivia Edwards Micah Light Ragini Sambamurthy Sharma Valery Zhukova
Josephine Mei Freeman, Valerie Lo, Minor – Web Deanna Marie Shontere, Hanjing Zou
Minor – Communication Technologies and Minor – Communication
Design Applications Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Chandler Dyan Bjork Andrew C. Haagen Antonio Sol Okun Emily Rudnick
Christian Richard Fuscone Larry Li

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Design

Shadi Amini Kevin Cheng, Minor – Sophie Gerber Cassidy Marianne Vida
Computer Programming True Ni Mika Goya

Master of Arts – Curatorial Practices and the Public Sphere

Loujain Bager, B.A., Florida International University Carlo Gabriel Tuason, B.A., University of Cincinnati
Eve Moeykens-Arballo, B.A., Marlboro College Joseph Daniel Valencia, B.A., California State University,
Bianca M. Moran, B.A., University of California, Berkeley; Fullerton
M.Ed., University of California, Los Angeles

Master of Fine Arts

Oscar David Alvarez, B.F.A., California College of the Arts Paul Lee, B.F.A., School of Visual Arts
Joshua Aaron Beliso, B.F.A., Otis College of Art and Design Alexis C. McDonald, B.S., University of Miami
Dulce Soledad Ibarra, B.F.A., California State University, Joanna Magdalena Nawracaj, B.F.A., M.A., Concordia University,
Long Beach Canada
Casey Barbara Kauffmann, B.A., Evergreen State College

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Master of Fine Arts – Design

Ling Ding, B.Engr., Zhejiang Normal University, China Caixi Song, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Xixi Huang, B.S., SUNY Stony Brook; M.S., University of Sebin Song, B.F.A., Art Center College of Design, California
Southern California Suyu Xiong, B.A., Zhenzhou University of Light Industry, China
Kaidi Mao, B.F.A., Otis College of Art and Design Yue Xu, B.B.A., Boston University
Oyetola Oseni, B.A., University of Southern California

USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy

Dean Erica Muhl

Bachelor of Science – Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation

MacKenzie Baker Michelle Je Pratima Sai Manga, Minor – Pedro De Carvalho
Clayton Robert Barnes Arthur Morley Johnston Dance Salles Leite
Hunter Bryant Jenna Lin, Minor – Hannah Kinder Nowak, Valentina Suarez
Jenny Chung Technology Minor – Themed Jacob Samuel Surovsky
Asia Bryana Clarkson, Commercialization Entertainment Finn Robert Todd, Minor –
Minor – Popular Music Amanda Lok, Minor – Rhys Hahn Osborne Linguistics
Studies Computer Programming Hal Huai Yan Pan, Minor – Mimi Tran Zambetti
Elliot Jerome Eisenberg Michael Lustig Animation and Digital Arts Harrison Valner
Athena Foo Liam Blaize Maddox, Minor – Luke Andrew Pottenger Angela Sun Wu, Minor –
Aditi Harish, Minor – Architecture Vanessa Qin Game User Research
Computer Programming Anthony Feng Yin

Master of Science – Integrated Design, Business and Technology

Sara Benjamin, B.A., San Diego State University Jaime Anne Daigle, B.S., Santa Clara University
Warren Dale Boone, B.S., University of Phoenix Ronald Diaz Delizo, B.F.A., Art Center College of Design,
Allison Anne Bowen, B.A., American University California
Jessica Marie Buchanan, B.A., University of North Carolina at Richard Burr Dilday III, B.S., University of Southern California
Wilmington James Tyrrell Donahue, B.A., Ithaca College
Jasmine Bulin, B.A., Eugene Lang – The New School for David Paul Dorn, B.A., California Lutheran University
Liberal Arts Ryan Edgren
Orvill Nemesio Caraballo, B.S., California State University, Johnnie Roosevelt Fields, B.B.A., University of Missouri,
Long Beach Columbia
Carolyn Miller Carlstroem, B.A., University of California, Christine Fleig, B.S., John Carroll University
Berkeley Sarah Warren French, B.A., University of Southern California
Allison Carmen, B.A., North Central College Annabelle Leigh Galef, B.A., University of Southern California
Benjamin Raphael Carpel, B.B.A., University of Minnesota, McKinzie Gallagher, B.A., University of Southern California
Twin Cities Ashley Garcia, B.S., University of California, Merced
Phylizia Carrillo, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University, Maryland Devon Gerber, B.A., San Diego State University
Peter William Chalmers, B.S., Northwestern College Cesar Gil, B.S., Western Governors University
Adamu Cho, B.F.A., Academy of Art University Justin Ray Gilanyi, B.A., Duke University
Jacob Clayton, B.A., Conception Seminary College Jenean Glover, BSEE, Purdue University; M.B.A., University of
Hannah Rose Cohen, B.S., The Art Institute of California – Southern California
San Diego Sydney Golombek, B.A., University of Southern California
David Steven Cole, B.S., San Jose State University Nicole Gose, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Patrick Nelson Collins, B.A., Arizona State University Andrew Jacob Green, B.S., American Military University
Tegan Alaina Cramer, B.A., California State University, Jasmine Alese Gumby, B.A., University of Southern California
Los Angeles Jonathan Thomas Cortessis Haile

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Master of Science – Integrated Design, Business and Technology (continued)

Cassandra Joy Heikkila, B.A., American University Del H. Necessary, B.A., University of Southern California
Xavier Vincent Hernandez, B.S., University of Southern Angela Reesa Newman, B.A., Loyola Marymount University
California Max Orozco, B.A., University of San Francisco
Daniel Isaiah Houlemarde Baadal Patel, B.Engr., Indian Institute of Technology Madras,
Amy Chia-Ju Hsieh, B.A., University of Southern California India
Louis Cass Huesmann, B.A., California State University, Milan Rabrenovic, B.S., College of Professional Studies, Belgrade
Long Beach Polytechnic, Serbia
James Hustead Anette Valeria Recinos Villeda, B.A., University of San Francisco
Jason Ino, B.A., San Jose State University Kristen Elizabeth Rector, B.A., University of California,
Chris M. Joffe Santa Cruz
Larry Eugene Johnson, B.F.A., University of Southern California Emma Jean Reynolds
Jay Franklin Judah, B.A., Brandeis University David Rosenblatt, B.A., University of California, Riverside; M.A.,
Vanessa Vela Karkoutly, B.A., Texas Tech University Loma Linda University; Psy.D., Loma Linda University
Rachel Kaya, B.A., University of San Francisco Mark Maxwell Rothleitner, B.S., University of Richmond
Lewey F. Knox, B.S., University of Southern California Christopher Jon Rufsvold, B.S., University of Southern California
Ted Kraus, B.S., University of Arizona; M.B.A., Loyola Michelle Renee Sacks, B.S., University of Southern California
Marymount University Margaret Jane Sause, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Aaron Michael Krinsky, B.A., Yale University Steven J. Schwartz, B.S., University of Southern California
Tsai-Yu Lam, B.A., University of California, Davis Hayden Reed Steele, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Jonathan Lamotte, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Eric Stenderup, B.S., California Maritime Academy
Kelly Laukhuff, B.B.A., University of Kentucky Caitlin Marie Stetson, B.A., University of California,
Ishmaaeel Lawrence, B.B.A., New Mexico State University Santa Barbara
Penny Lee, B.S., University of California, Irvine Donielle Gerard Sullivan, B.B.A., University of San Diego
Rebecca Yejin Lee, B.A., University of California, San Diego Brett Tavarez, B.S., San Jose State University
Lisa Benz Liao, B.B.A., University of California, Riverside Angie May-Lin Thornbury, B.A., University of California,
Chi Hang Lo, B.Arch., B.Arch., Southern California Institute of Los Angeles
Architecture Isabel Uribe, B.S., California State Polytechnic University,
Alexandra Lock, B.F.A., University of Illinois at Pomona
Urbana-Champaign Renee Amber Vazquez, B.A., California State University,
Austin Alexander Evan Lowe, B.S., Colorado State University Fullerton
Nicole Manglicmot, B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas Anh-Tu Emmeline Hoang Vu, B.A., University of Washington
Kelli Christina Manthei, B.F.A., Otis College of Art and Design Nhung Thi Vu, B.S., University of Phoenix
Kira-Jasmine Matila, B.Arch., Woodbury University James Douglas Welty II, B.S., University of Redlands; M.S.,
Jacqueline Antiporda Mayuga, B.A., University of Southern California State University, Fullerton
California Megan Patricia White, B.A., Santa Clara University
Edward Brewster McCann, B.F.A., New York University Kathryn Jeanne Wilkes, B.A., Davidson College
Kingsley Marshall McGowan, B.S., Saint Mary’s College of Kristina Williams, B.A., Arizona State University; M.A.T.,
California University of Southern California
Riley William McSweeney, B.S., United States Naval Academy Lori Diane Williams, B.A., B.A., California State University,
Jessa Rosa Mendoza, B.A., George Washington University Northridge
Alexus Vanessa Merino, B.A., California State University, Kaitlin Wright, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Northridge Ara Edward Yardemian, B.S., California State University,
Lauren Mills, B.A., University of California, San Diego Northridge
Kelley Lynn Moreno, B.B.A., California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona

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USC Marshall School of Business

Dean Gareth M. James

Bachelor of Science – Business Administration

Christine Elizabeth Abbott Jordi Amavizca Lauren Elizabeth Blonien, Rachael Cacilia Campbell
Samuel P. Abdallah Matthew Kyle Martin Minor – Web Technologies Matthew Cannella
Christopher Abdelmalak Ambrose and Applications Zachary Lucas Canning
Marc Aaron Abdou Milan Amritraj Bailey Boccia Mario Cantu Aguilar, Minor –
Salman Mohammad Abdullah Christopher Bradford Bharath Boggavaram Real Estate Development
Nicolos Nshan Abelian Anderson, Minor – Melissa Phoebe Bohbot William Andrew Caples
Andrea Abriani Real Estate Development Alex Borges Estrada, Minor – Megan Carey, Minor –
Blake Adam Ackerman Ricardo Angulo, Minor – Sports Media Studies Mathematical Finance
Grant Thomas Ackerman, Computer Programming Paulina Grace Borowski Fredrik Daniel Carlberg,
Minor – Real Estate Nico Appel Christopher Bortolon Minor – Mathematical
Development Anya Leily Arami Shonali Nirmal Bose, Minor – Finance
James Robert Adelhelm Augustine Au Music Industry Rafael Jesus Caro, Minor –
Porschia Veronica Adler Omar Samim Azizi Lucas Robert Bothner Music Industry
Thomas Aegerter Eric Babakhanian Paul Boulos Andria Nicole Carpenter
Zoe Aerin, Minor – Political Carter Robert Bache, Minor – Carlton Samuel Bradley Edward Carroll
Science Performance Science Marko Braka Adam Gregory Casillas
Saransh Agarwal Parker Edward Bacon Ryan M. Bramlett Sarayu Gopal Caulfield,
Abhishek Aggarwal David Bahk Maxwell Eugene Brandon Minor – Music Industry
Abhijit Agrawal, Minor – Spriha Baid Rebecca Lauren Breitstein, Kelsey Cha
Applied Analytics Arun Singh Bains Minor – Communication Shelby Lynn Chacon
Angad Ahluwalia Shivam Bajaj Design & Spanish Danielle Chade
Kashan Ahmed Helen Bamgbala, Minor – Sean Brennan Armana Chadha, Minor –
Ji Eun Ahn Applied Analytics Mila Lauren Brinkley Screenwriting
Navid Ahwazi, Minor – Parker Reeve Banfield Benjamin Davis Brooks William Thayer Chadwick
Real Estate Development Guilherme Barbosa Briannah Kay Brooks Ashley Kishore Chainani
Adil Amin Ajani, Minor – John P. Barrett Jr. Josette Ellizabeth Brooksbank Andy Chan
Real Estate Development Alexa Bauman Kyler Leone Brosnahan Siu Yiu Chan
Mane Ajaryan Peter Marr Bauman James Muncaster Brown V Wan Ho Chan
Feline Alberthiene John Walker Baus Robert Browning Trisha Chandra, Minor –
Erika Lourdes Alcantar, Eric Stephen Beasor Casey Elizabeth Brynjolfsson Public Relations
Minor – Communication Dumitru-Denis Becsenescu Christina Anne Brynjolfsson Celine Chang, Minor – Game
Design Zia Bedi Qihong Bu Design
Jeremy Matthew Algoo Siddhant Begani, Minor – Christian Bernard Budnik Christopher Yuwei Chang,
Abdulaziz Alhajeri Computer Programming Nathan Bultman, Minor – Minor – Applied Computer
Anita Madeline Allahverdian Azin Behbahani, Minor – Occupational Science & Security
Brooke Sophia Allen Innovation: The Digital Real Estate Development Jason Chang
Kristin Alison Allen Entrepreneur & Product Zachary Ellis Burg Jefferson Chun Lung Chang
Dylan Allison Design Samuel Henry Pearson Burton Jonalynn Chang, Minor –
Lauren Marie Alonzo, Amit Ben Simhon Joseph Michael Bustamante Web Technologies and
Minor – Global Health & Christian Dona Marie Berbos Edgar Ali Bustos Applications
East Asian Languages and Andrew Berg Charlotte Elisabeth Caccamise Matthew Chang
Cultures Juliet Alexa Bergman Han Cai Michael Leon Chang
Jena Lee Alstatt, Minor – Jacqueline Paige Berliner Raymond Cai Shawn R. Chang
Communication Design Jake Kenneth Bettinelli Renee Cai Thomas Chang, Minor –
Ramon Alvarez Jr. Niharika Nikhil Bhat Ruoyan Cai, Minor – Public Applied Analytics
Ricardo Alvarez Luke Toomey Bingaman Relations Rohit Chari, Minor – Applied
Scott Alvendia Benjamin L. Bischer Siyan Cai Analytics
Yousif S. Alzabin Andrew Creighton Black Lindsey Rachel Camel Rozina Charolia

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Bachelor of Science – Business Administration (continued)

Alexandra Chavez Caro Seung Yun Kelly Chung, Colton Ferris Day Anna Drabovskaya, Minor –
Dino Chavez Diaz Minor – Environmental Samuel Michael Dayani Applied Analytics
Arturo Chavez Studies Harrison Blake deRecat, Christiana Rose Dryden,
Heng-Yi Chen, Minor – Tor David Churton Minor – Real Estate Minor – Music Industry
Sports Media Studies Rebecca Angela Cimini, Development George Drysdale, Minor –
Qingyao Chen Minor – Cinematic Arts Danielle De Souza Cinematic Arts
Sophia Victoria Chen, William Hendharto Ciputra Jared Singleton De Vilbiss Yien Duan
Minor – Applied Analytics Jeffrey Cole Cirillo Andrew Jordan Deanda Daniel Lee Dufur
& Computer Science Caroline Marie Clausen, Georgia Michelle Delgado Benjamin Greene Dugger
Tianhong Chen Minor – Music Industry Nicholas Tyler Delman, Hannah Francesca Dukes
Xingmin Chen, Minor – Kathryn Jane Coderko Minor – Computer Alexander James Dunn
Philosophy Olivia Peyton Coffey Programming John Michael Dunn
Xuanhao Chen Dylan Michael Cohen, Michael Delong Tomy Duong
Yuan Chen Minor – Web Technologies Chenchen Deng Miguel Gustavo Duran
Alvin Cheng and Applications Qihui Deng Aaron Justin Eckstein,
Zuwei Cheng Ethan Cohen John Thomas Depriest Minor – Spanish
Ryan Alexander Chernus, Brandon Joseph Colarusso Ellen Desper, Minor – Jonathan Scott Edwards
Minor – Computer Chase Henry Coleman Economics Lachlan Robert Edwards
Programming Harrison William Collett Juliana Stella Devine, Minor – Alexis McKenna Elkins
Sarah Elizabeth Cherry Andrew Xavier Collins, Nutrition and Health Katia S. Ellati
Julia Johnson Chester Minor – Italian Promotion Jeffrey Joseph Ellison
Jonathan Cheung John Patrick Connelly Shannon Deweese, Minor – Azeez Toby Emiola, Minor –
Christine Michaela Connor Thomas Cook, Computer Programming Applied Analytics
Chiaromonte Minor – Musical Studies Ransher Dhaliwal Julia Grace Erickson, Minor –
Ugonnaya Chilaka, Minor – Mark Nicholas Cook, Minor – William Michael Di Scipio, Communication Design &
Music Industry Real Estate Development Minor – 3-D Design Applied Analytics
Andrea S. Chirolli Mariana Corella Sebastian G. Di David Esagoff
Christopher Cho, Minor – Allisen Son Corpuz Brenda Guadalupe Diaz Rebeca Daniela Escudero,
Real Estate Development & Wayne Mark Costigan, Padron, Minor – Real Minor – English
Natural Science Minor – User Experience Estate Development & Aaron Esmailian
David H. Cho, Minor – Austin Lang Cottrell Construction Planning and Paul Espinoza
Applied Analytics Van J. Courtney Management Elba Noreyda Euceda
Justin T. Cho Andrea Selena Coyle Schuyler Fischer Dietz Max Lee Evans
Natalie Haerin Cho Ryan Craig Kaitlin Alayne Disalvo, Yuxin Fan
HeeJeong Choi Ethan Michael Crnic Minor – French Ahrya Abraham Far
Injune David Choi Stacy Cruz Ki Beom Do Matthew Fa’amalosi Faraimo
Won Seok Choi Yixuan Cui Erik Alexander Joel Doctor Natalia Tiffany Farial
Anouska Celine Duus Glynnis Jane Cummings Nina Elise Doehrman, Ashton Elizabeth Farrar,
Choraria Brandon Scott Cuy Minor – Sports Media Minor – Nonprofits,
Kristine Sanghee Choung Megan J. D’Souza, Minor – Studies Philanthropy and
Andrew Chow, Minor – Computer Science Jack Dolgin Volunteerism
Psychology Audrey Jane Daley Annalise Brianna Donoghue Connor-James Cabanban
Teshya Chow, Minor – Joseph Danckert, Minor – Charlotte Margarete Dorfman Fausto, Minor – Health
Applied Analytics Applied Computer Security Ashkon Sina Dormishian, Care Studies
Jason Chu Luc Conner Daniels, Minor – Minor – Cinematic Arts Angelo Mauro Ferrer
Vera Chu Professional and Managerial Bansini P. Doshi, Minor – Maximilian Johannes Fidler,
Ryan Kenneth Cukingnan Communication Future Cinema Minor – Real Estate
Chua, Minor – Applied Elliot Karl Danielsson Amanda Kristen Douglas Development
Analytics & Enterprise Raphael Danilo Delaney Kiefer Douglas Matthew Paris Filip
Information Systems Marin Dasic Hunter Micheal Douglas Taylor Corrine Finley-
Sabrina Kaur Chugh, Minor – Zachary Tyler Davidson Hunter William Douglas Ponds, Minor – Computer
Political Science Caroline Elizabeth Davin Dylan Alexander Doyle Programming
Michael K. Chung Hugo Sidney Davis, Minor – Gavin Fitzpatrick Doyle Noah David Fishbein
Cinematic Arts Claire Louise Fisher

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Bachelor of Science – Business Administration (continued)

Thomas Fitts Alaa Hasan Gentry Shantanu Gupta Pino Henry
Victor Matthew Flint James Eric Getz Michael Shaun Gurayah Ty Alec Herdtner
Edan Connor Flynn, Minor – Nyiri Anais Gharakhani Alexandra Hope Gusmer Alexandra Hermacinski,
Cinematic Arts Kristen Elise Gill Greer Lynn Gustavson, Minor – French
Julianne Jade Fong, Minor – Cooper Claude Gindraux, Minor – Communication Bailey Nicole Hernandez,
Dance & User Experience Minor – Economics Design Minor – Music Industry
Keyon Ford Colin Glavin Mayank Gwalani, Minor – Niccolas Vincent-James
Katherine Ruth Foresman, Benjamin W. Glenney Sports Media Studies & Hernandez
Minor – Philosophy Anabel Godina, Minor – Web Technologies and Sophie Monique Heukensfeldt
Benjamin Foroutan Music Industry Applications Jansen, Minor –
Austin Emory Fournier Nikhil Goel Peter Michio Hada Communication Design &
Mirabel Francis Foy Elayna Silsby Goepel, Minor – Benjamin Joseph Haegele Music Industry
Rahul Francis, Minor – Entertainment Industry Lauren Ann Hagen, Minor – Emily Heuring
International Relations & Gus Mark Goetze, Minor – Communication Design Brendan Hewitt
Computer Programming Innovation: The Digital Nicole Lynn Hagen Jack Thomas Heyman,
Julia Fratoni Entrepreneur Brittany Dion Hagopian, Minor – Real Estate
Emilie Katherine Frede Daniel Goldberg Minor – Psychology Development
Anthony Fregoso Sarah Barbara Goldman, Dan Hailegiorgis, Minor – Edwin Wijaya Hioe
Arianna Nicole Fregoso, Minor – Communication Computer Science Jake Hiroshi-Dale Hirayama
Minor – Spanish Design Garo Haitayan Chon Seng Ho
Ethan Fridman Andrew Goldstein Celine Natasya Halim Natalie J. Ho
Nicholas Friedland, Minor – Skyler Goldstein, Minor – Haley Ann Hallgren Brittany Hoang
Music Industry International Relations Andrew Dunn Hamer Jr., Madalyn Hobbs
Rachel Brennen Friedlander Leanna Rose Goldwasser Minor – Real Estate Matthew Eric Hocum
Zachary Joshua Frischer, Kirthi Rohini Gomatam, Development & Economics Marin Kathleen Hodges,
Minor – Entertainment Minor – Computer Chen Ching Han Minor – International
Industry Programming Jenna Qi Han Relations
Robert Henry Fuentes IV Andrew Simoes Gonzales Seung Woo Han Brent Alan Holtz
Troy Timothy Salem Furniss, Benjamin Ibay Goodman Jessee Cook Haney Kevin Jacky Hom
Minor – Real Estate Khrishan Gopal Keira Hanks Kailyn Elizabeth Hooten,
Development Trevor Gould Arthur Weston Hanlon III Minor – Music Industry
Andrew Joseph Gabler, Rohan Govil Dillon Stevens Hanson Jasmine Juliet Hsia
Minor – Cinematic Arts & Naomi Gowlett, Minor – Louise Hansson Jameson Hsu
Sports Media Studies Real Estate Development Rohan Hardas William Lee Hsu
Oliver Ryan Galanti Samuel Julian Grant, Minor – Harpaul Hari Likai Hu
Alberto Gallo Real Estate Development Brett Robert Hartmann Xiyun Hu
Javier Galvan Jr. Hannah Wilkos Greenberg, Nicolette Sirvart Harutunian Caitlyn Huang, Minor –
Gregory Sinclair Galvin Minor – Statistics Vi Duong Hau Computer Programming &
Tingrui Gan, Minor – Kristina Arturovna Grigoryan Loukia Havadjia Chinese for the Professions
Statistics Sanshul Grover Natalia Andrea Hayakawa Eunice Anne Huang, Minor –
Madailein Reilly Gannon, Zhengyu Gu Davis Christopher Hayter Applied Analytics
Minor – Sports Media Matthew Leland David Yu Wei He Jason Huang
Industries Gue, Minor – Applied Yuejia He, Minor – Applied Manyu Huang
Alejandro Garcia, Minor – Analytics Analytics Nancy LanXin Huang,
Applied Computer Security Jennifer Carolina Guevara Olivia Nicole Hedding Minor – Applied Analytics
Denise Garcia Troy M. Guglielmo Zenith Ayn Hedges Songzhi Huang, Minor –
Julian Miguel Garcia Geneva Guma Ananya Hegde Enterprise Information
Brendan David Garfinkel, Austin B. Gumins Justin Yehudah Hekmat, Systems
Minor – Entertainment Shivani Reddy Gummadi, Minor – Real Estate William Huang
Industry Minor – Applied Analytics Development Yingchih Huang
Pavil Garg Clara Elizabeth Gunawan Jacob Aaron Helfant, Minor – Mara Grace Huberman,
Emily Ann Gaughan, Minor – Macy Gunawan International Relations Minor – Comedy
Communication Design Nadia Gunawan Charles Reid Helton (Performance)
Chasen Russell Gensurowsky Yao Guo Susan Ung Heng Chloe Jean Hudson

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Connor James Hudson Anthony George Josiff Sooji Kim, Minor – Applied Cobi Noe Lee
Dustin Hudson Breslin Auguste Juan, Minor – Analytics Jonathan Inbok Lee
Kaeli Rose Huff Real Estate Development Alexa Kimiabakhsh, Minor – Josephine Lee
Bonnie Hui Esther Judah Innovation: The Digital Justin Lee
Kelly Kathleen Hulme, Hyo Won Jung Entrepreneur Lauren Sachiko Lee, Minor –
Minor – Real Estate Mark Joseph Jurek, Minor – Ivan Dominic King Health Administration
Development Health Administration Marissa Annalise King Marissa Young-Hae Lee
Justin Hung Malih Mustapha Kabbani Michael Kristopher Stanich Matthew Moonheung Lee,
Emma Victoria Hunter, Gayaneh Kahwajian Kirst Minor – Nonprofits,
Minor – Public Relations Caroline Kalianda Adela Tiffany Koenig, Minor – Philanthropy and
Hilton Ley Hunter Jessica Michelle Kalinski Economics Volunteerism
Natasha Charlotte Hunter, Aris Kamali Agrima Kohli, Minor – Seoyong Lee, Minor – Music
Minor – Dance Jay Kang, Minor – Public Applied Analytics Production
Trinh N. Huynh Relations Trevor Koos Sharon Lee
Melody Carmen Hwang, Minkoo Kang Leon Jett Kosasih Tae Min Lee
Minor – Communication Tiare C.H. Kaopua Maja Anngret Maria Alexandra Linnea Leff
Design Austin D. Kaplan Katharina Krass Brian Jay Lei
Minkyu Hwang Ankur Karwal, Minor – Ethan Kyle Kratky Bradley Drew Leonard
Maria Villapando Ibalio, Applied Analytics Michelle Alexandra Krichun Matthew Thomas Leonard
Minor – Nonprofits, Kasper Juha Kasanen Adam Michael Kronenberger Monica Leung
Philanthropy and Leila Alexa Kashfi, Minor – Nikolas A. Kroner Carolyn Joy Levi
Volunteerism Music Industry Tania Maria Kucap Alex Levy
Daiana Iermolaieva Kevin Max Kassel Bhaveshsai Anil Kumar Matthew Levy
Bridget Immel Shane Warren Katz Matthew Kurgan Holly Lewis
Emily Julieta Inestroza Sean Douglas Kawamura Madeline Claire Kuster Cunhongyu Li, Minor –
Matthew James Ingraham Maya Celine Kawkabani, Tin Nok Matthew Kwong Applied Analytics
Moises Iniguez Minor – Entertainment Mary Labanowski, Minor – Jiayi Li, Minor – Real Estate
Zachary Bryant Ishimoto Industry Cinematic Arts Development
Elizabeth Angelica Israelian Yuqi Ke Alyssa Cay-Man Lam, Zhaoying Li
Sydney Michelle Ivey Morgan Elizabeth Kelly Minor – Dance & Nutrition Amber Faith Liang, Minor –
Grace Jolie Jacobson Jack Edward Kemps and Health Promotion Computer Programming
Anant Jain Casey Sadie Kent Andrew Chi Wing Lam Cordell Lietz, Minor –
Justine Marie Dorine Jammes Fatima Khalil, Minor – Oscar Thomas Lam, Minor – Entertainment Industry
Hee Yoon Jang Nutrition and Health Psychology Hyo Bin Lim, Minor –
Megan Dune Jansen, Minor – Promotion Wing Ching Lam Spanish
Communication Design Camelia Khalili Meagan Lane Joseph K. Lim, Minor –
Nicholas Paul Jaramishian Nyil Hayat Khan, Minor – Marielle Langlois Consumer Behavior
Brian Scott Jasper Computer Science Alex Michael Lanzkowsky Minjee Lim
Zihan Ji Dimple Khatter Ian Chou Lao Samantha Ellen Lim
Haihang Jia Grant Khechumyan Nicole Larue Amy Grace Lin
Kathryn Xingyi Jian Shaheen S. Khimani Katherine Lauw Fredrick William Lin, Minor –
Helen Ying Jin Andrew Kim, Minor – Risk Kirsten Law, Minor – Real Estate Development
Sheng Jin Management Innovation: The Digital Sonia Yai-Long Lin
Yilian Jin Brandon H. Kim Entrepreneur Yang Lin
Jiramezt Jirasevijinda Gihyun Kim Jessie Jocelyn Lawrel Yee Wa Lin
Briana Marie Johnson, Ji Woo Kim Lam Cong Le Yingxi Lin
Minor – Cinematic Arts Jimin Kim Jennifer Ramirez Leal, Zhebing Lin
Chase Johnson Jimmy Kim Minor – Public Relations Gavin Lituchy, Minor – Sports
Kyle Thierry Johnson Jiryang Kim Nicole Shelby Lebedin Media Studies
Baylee Kendall Jones Joyce Kim Alyssa Miye Lee, Minor – Liangfu Liu
Cristina Lisette Jones, Minor – Justin Kim Applied Analytics Silvia Zhu Liu
Gender and Social Justice Kristen Sunhae Kim Austin Curtis Lee, Minor – Xiao Liu, Minor – History
Grant Jones So Yun Kim Computer Programming Zhengzhuo Liu, Minor –
Brett Anthony Jordan Chao Shun Lee Game Design

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Zi-Chen Kevin Liu Sarah Joy Masai, Minor – Adam Mokhtarzadeh Minh Gia Nguyen
Jakub Albert Lobaza Communication Design Daniel Jacob Moll Monica Trang Kim Nguyen
Shivani Ramesh Lokre Brian S. Masjedian Georgios Monoarfa Michael H. Nishida
Charles Arthur Long III, Greer Masterson, Minor – Claire Nicole Monro Dumile Sijabuliso Nkala
Minor – Ceramics Culture, Media and Kiana Cristina Montelongo, Andre David Nordan
Kathleen Faye Looney, Entertainment Minor – Real Estate Jacqueline Rebecca Norris,
Minor – Professional and Holden Chance Maudlin, Development Minor – Communication
Managerial Communication Minor – Computer Science Seong Hun Moon Design
Weston James Lord Jordan Matthew Francesco Megan Elizabeth Moore, Ryan Phillip Northrup
Gianna Denise Losi Mauro Minor – Risk Management Corey Hayden Novick,
Richard Brandon Lozano, Justin Mawardi Martin Moreno Jr. Minor – Sports Media
Minor – Nonprofits, William Joseph McAlaine Chad Harrison Neal Morgan Industries
Philanthropy and McKenzie McCabe, Ashley Rose Morrison Taline Safa Nsouli, Minor –
Volunteerism Minor – Psychology & Thomas O’Rourke Morrison Computer Programming
Alan Winston Lu Communication Design James Patrick Morrissey Ryan-Austin Nufable, Minor –
Xiaohang Lu Kelsey J. McCormick Sean Riden Morrissey Music Industry
Jane Lynn Nicole Anne McCullough Dylan Tyler Moss, Minor – Baptista Giovanni Nuralim
Joseph Jeffrey Lyon, Minor – John McDonnell, Minor – Music Industry Jacob Robert Nye
Applied Analytics International Relations Sophia Caroline Mossman, Eleanor Margaret O’Hern
Phillip Zhongchien Ma, Riley Christopher McDonnell, Minor – Real Estate Michael Thomas O’Malley,
Minor – Video Game Minor – Applied Computer Development Minor – Theatre
Design and Management Security Rachael Farah Mostafa, Siena Lauren Oberman
Yuhan Ma, Minor – Applied Alexandra Eby McGrath Minor – Music Industry Andersen Oei
Analytics Joseph Patrick McGuinness Annie Stryker Mott Ignacio Alexander Oetama
Yumeng Ma William Juarez McMahill Carl-Luca Muenkel Nicole Ofir
Colby Joseph Mace Taylor McMorrow, Minor – Shauvik Jay Mukherji Paige Ogawa
Anis Madouni Professional and Managerial Alicia Hilary Muller Obinna Ogele, Minor – Sports
David Andrew Mager Communication Greg Muraoka Media Studies
George Maguire Tiarre McSwain Alana Lee Murray Yoon Suk Oh
Samar Saddat Mahdavi Chad Brian McVeigh, Minor – Cynique Jayda Murray Erika Ann Okuma
Nathan Judah Mahgerefteh Computer Science Michael Murray Chase William Olsen
Andrew Amel Maider Yuying Mei Kevin Ryan Myers Arden David Onanian,
Anna Rose Main Avak Melik Hacopians Alisha Shefali Nagarkar, Minor – Performance
Gaurav Malhotra, Minor – Natalie Menahem, Minor – Minor – Applied Computer Science
Computer Science Real Estate Development Security Ariane Yumi Ono
Fatima Ali Mamdani Samuel Meyers Nicholas Kayvan Nahai Giancarlo Moussa Orlando,
Nikolas Dante Mamola, Karissa Mi Justin Nahamou Minor – Real Estate
Minor – Entertainment Weilin Miao Naoto Nakada Development
Industry Rachel Makena Michelson Arjun Narayan, Minor – David Alejandro Ortega
Andrew Manavi Benjamin Miller, Minor – Applied Analytics Maximilian Darius Pace
Hussain Mangalji, Minor – Innovation: The Digital Chase Chaim Tzvi Nathan, David Pacheco, Minor –
Behavioral Economics Entrepreneur Minor – Popular Music East Asian Languages and
Ryan Manoochehri Jessica Nicole Miller Studies Cultures
Wyatt Sullivan Maphis Macy Miller Kavya Nayar Amari Alexis Page, Minor –
Max Marell Bruce Wally Bautista Miranda Daniel Jona Neman Cinematic Arts
Jacqueline Renee Marks, Daanyal Ahmad Mirza, Mae Newbern Siddharth Pai
Minor – Intermedia Arts Minor – Applied Analytics Noah Alexander Newfield Jenna Pakkanen
Alissa May Marlow, Minor – Anushna Mishra, Minor – Nicole Leah Newman Sebastian Pampalone
Comedy Political Science Ryan Ka-Wai Ng, Minor – Celeste Pane, Minor – Digital
Ariana Margaret Maronde Atishay Modi Music Industry Studies
Yasmin Sarai Marquez Divya Mohan, Minor – Alexis Phuong Arago Nguyen, Guglielmo Panizza
Sanchez, Minor – Economics Minor – Cinematic Arts Anna Joseph Parakkott
Enterprise Information Sanam Aishwarya Mohan Ashley Hoang Y Lan Nguyen Rohan V. Parepally, Minor –
Systems Samuel A. Mohr Jerry Nguyen Applied Analytics

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Ruchi Anuj Parikh, Minor – Townes Garrett Pressler III, Ryan Rivero Noah Gregory Schwartz,
Music Industry Minor – Environmental Tyler Daniel Rix Minor – Performance
Joseph Park Studies Diana D. Ro Science
Kyung Hoon Park Andrea Miren Achaval Morgan J. Robbins Carter Brown Scott
Min Hee Park Preysler, Minor – Brett Alexander Robinson Melisa Seah, Minor –
Minwoo Park Communication Design Charles Justin Rocha Communication Design
Ye Eun Park, Minor – Risk Tyler Thomas Pritchard Stanwood Talbot Roediger John Patrick Sears
Management Eli Zachary Promisel Joseph William Roesler Samantha Rayner Secord
Kelly Pascual, Minor – Rafael Nikolas Puno Sonia Romero Jeptha Sedgwick
Latin American Studies Emily Purdon, Minor – Ruotian Rong Anayat Sekhon, Minor –
Noorullah Pashtoon, Minor – Communication Maryalice Rosa, Minor – Applied Analytics
Architecture Technology Practices and Gender and Social Justice Jackson Alec Selby
Nicholas Gregory Passante Platforms Jacob Harrison Rose Zachary Rick Selby
Ammar Rasheed Pasta, Yujia Qian, Minor – Applied Lindsay Rosen Vanessa Setjodiningrat
Minor – Cinematic Arts Analytics Tyler Lee Rosen Heather Marie Seymour
Brinda Patel, Minor – Applied Anton Joseph Qiu Jr., Minor – Jake Rosenberg Megan Sfingi, Minor –
Analytics Applied Analytics Dylan Benjamin Ross Consumer Behavior
Neha Patel Mac Joseph Quinn, Minor – Sam Rossmeissl, Minor – Anika Shah
Pratik Patel, Minor – Mathematical Finance Applied Analytics Kanhai Dhaval Shah
Mathematical Finance Isaac Rabbanian, Minor – Christopher George Jeromer Riya Sujit Shah
Zalak V. Patel Music Industry Rueger Saneel Nimish Shah
Arthur Pathe Kayla Sarah Radnia Marc Anthony Ruelas Sreya Shah, Minor –
Kimberley Irene Peete, Katherine Ann Raguz Kaler Ruiz Communication Design
Minor – Sports Media Ashley Sarah Rahmani Viren Rupani Diana Shamiryan
Studies Robert Alexander Andres Ruvalcaba Farzana Sharifi
Nikolas Pellette Ramsbottom Sarah Talaat Sabih, Minor – Briana Prentice Sharp
Wendy Lily Peng Manny Irving Raposo Applied Analytics Jennifer Lauren Sharpe
Brandon David Perdue Nikhil Rati, Minor – Tarah Elizabeth Sadler Yin Shen
Michelle Perez Computer Programming Amir Shayan Sadvandi Kristoffer William Shepherd
Daniel R. Perez-Kowalski Jack Spencer Rauch, Minor – Ameen Mohammed Saeed Wenxian Shi
Zachary Perry, Minor – Music Disruptive Innovation Dale Michael Saferstein, Emily Rae Shields
Industry Christopher David Rawlings Minor – Sports Media David Shin, Minor –
Riley Shea Peters Mark Rayant, Minor – Industries Communication Design
Kyle Aaron Petersen Archaeology Nabeel Saifi Akshat Shroff
Daria Nicole Petredes Zayn Razi Kendall Tamaryn Salas Conner R. Shute, Minor –
Reed Dickinson Petroski Kurun Reddy Alisa Saleh Real Estate Development
Khanh Phung Emerson Clayton Reed Samuel Javier Salomon Geovany Siliezar
Alexandra Dare Piazza, Thomas MacKinnon Reed Palomino, Minor – Applied Anna Rose Silva
Minor – Applied Analytics Navid Refalian Analytics Paul Harout Simonian Jr.
Robert Howe Pinckney V, Katherine Louis Reichman Daniel Saloner Philip Sinanta
Minor – Computer Walter Chalmers Reisinger III, Alejandro Agustin Sanchez Alec David Singer
Programming Minor – Biotechnology & Kassandra Sandoval Gurmannat Singh
Lucy Emma Pink, Minor – Music Production Brooke Elizabeth Santana Kishan Singh
Dance Kristen Leanne Rhodes Nathan Akio Santiago Daniel Michael Sivak, Minor –
Cade Pinker-Benard Matthew Rhodes Morgan Chia Saucerman Psychology
Muhammad Hamza Piracha Michael Ricardo Cristian Paul Savoldelli Peter Paul Sivas
Warren Yang-Chiao Poh Fatima Loresche Richards, Alexsander Liam Schaefer Decker Nilsson Sixx
Trevor Kingsley Pohlman, Minor – Entertainment Constantin Scherer Alexander Skripko
Minor – Real Estate Industry Dillon Jack Schroeder, William Ward Skudlarek
Development Wesley Ward Richardson Minor – Applied Analytics Jay Edwin Slaney
Jeanette Polanco Dimitrios Rigas Nathan Edward Schuman, Ryan William Wishart Slater
Hussain Popat, Minor – Garrett Young Riggs Minor – Computer Yisroel Slodowitz
Innovation: The Digital Thomas John Riggs, Minor – Programming Alyssa Rene Smith
Entrepreneur Disruptive Innovation Matthew Michael Schwartz Hannah Catherine Smith

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Nathan Lee Smith Isabel Beatrice Tangel, Sydney Downes Vallee, Leia Elizabeth Wang, Minor –
Megan Snader Minor – Psychology Minor – Cinematic Arts International Relations
Arvito Nara Soebiakno Mohammad Moneer Taraben Nicholas Valles, Minor – Lingjun Wang, Minor –
Lin Song Sayed Hatef Tavakoli Business Korean Studies
Ryan David Hyun Song, Ailsa Helen Taylor, Minor – Alex Van Sharon Wang
Minor – Cinematic Arts Applied Analytics Christian Vanegas Sherry Cheng Wang
Xinyu Song Allison James Taylor Stephen Varlotta Zhaozhen Wang
Yuanqing Song Nicholas Peter Tehle Emily Kathryn Vaughan, Zi Ang Wang
Jason Angelo Soriano Abraham Tenenbaum Torun, Minor – Communication Yutong Wanyan, Minor –
Daniel J. Soroudi Minor – Mathematical Design Mathematical Finance
Matthew Soufer Finance & Applied Andrew Luis Vega, Minor – Yash Warty, Minor – Applied
Talia Spiegel, Minor – Analytics Risk Management Analytics
Entertainment Industry Ziqi Teng Alyssa Jovanna Verdugo Brenna Zhanae Washington
Gabriella Apree Stallworth John Whitmore Tenney Christopher Vidano, Minor – Yuki Watanabe
Matthew Alexander Stead Matilda Louise Thomas, Cinematic Arts Charlotte Grace Watkins
Amanda Nicole Stewart, Minor – Product Design Jessica Vieux, Minor – Jackson Dean Wedbush
Minor – Applied Analytics Rishi Mammen Thomas Computer Programming & Nicole Marie Weinert
Kimberly Michelle Stewart Ashtyn C. Thompson Songwriting Alexandra Tori Weir, Minor –
Michael Kenneth Stewart Madison Elizabeth Thompson, Priyal Vij French
Alexandra Francesca Stoller, Minor – Psychology & Michael Dean Vildosola Lauren Rauch Welin, Minor –
Minor – Entertainment Applied Analytics Haley Diana Vincent Consumer Behavior
Industry Broderick James Thorn Scott William Voigt Jonathan Reid Wells
Maxwell Burton Studer, Julia Marie Thorner Andrew Michael Vorhees, Amanda Rome West
Minor – Cinematic Arts Jingyu Tian Minor – Occupational Stephanie Aliza West
Xin Su Alexandra Hu Ting Science William Patrick Whaley
Daniel Nathan Suber Darian Tjiandra Poppy Ellie Vorse Laurentia Michelle Widjaja
Randyn Sugai, Minor – Edward Nathanael Tjoe Caroline Kieu Vu Alexander Wiener, Minor –
Real Estate Development Samuel Patrick Tobias Tram Anh Vu Cinematic Arts
Se Jin Suh Margaret Anne Todd, Minor – Faith Wada, Minor – Carissa Cipto Wijoyo
Arham Suleman Applied Computer Security Communication Design Emily Lauren Williams
Michael Maris Sullivan, Martin Jose Toledo Tatum Courtney Wade, Madeleine Katje Williams
Minor – Music Industry Daniella Frances Topal Minor – Communication Jacob Mark Willingham
Maryam Mahmood Sultan Chase Stephen Tornquist Design Chad Willis
Lei Sun Cole Rene Tournat, Minor – Christopher Conrad Wagner, Giovanni James Wilson
Rui Sun Mathematical Finance Minor – Real Estate William Win, Minor –
Kyle Suppa Daryl A. Trannon Development Psychology
Bhaskar Suri Camila Andreina Trejo Olivia Rose Wagner, Minor – Claudia Winarko
Michael Ryan Sutter, Albe Raymond Tremblay Nutrition and Health Kirsten Delaney Winiecki
Minor – Technology Karl Daniel Treziok Promotion Liam James Winston,
Commercialization Aditya Gautam Trivedi Kelvin Permana Wahjudi Minor – Culture, Media and
Lynn Braxton Swann, Minor – Christopher Truong Maxwell Griffin Waitt Entertainment
Real Estate Development Pei Hua Tsao, Minor – Sean Thomas Walsh Jr. Jackie Wing Leong Wong,
Cole Joseph Sweetwood, Applied Analytics Maximilian Robert Walter Minor – East Asian
Minor – Art History Amber Tseng Crista Rose Walters, Minor – Languages and Cultures
Leonelda Zahra Tafaghodi Tiffany Tseng Mathematical Finance Jacky Wong
Sogol Taghizad Pok Yeung Tsoi Vanessa Walther-Meade Kevin Chekhei Wong
Mahin Tahsin Lynn Yea Tu Catherine Dongxia Wang Weber W. Wong
Alexander Talbott, Minor – Erin Kathleen Tyburski Chenqiao Wang Andrew Dan Woodruff
Computer Programming Paris Michael Underwood Eric Wang Jalen McKenna Woodward
Connor Phillip Talleur Nathan Mitchel Usibelli, Jinghong Wang, Minor – Marc Tyler Woolf
Alexander Tan Minor – Occupational Applied Analytics Harry Myles Worb, Minor –
Jeffrey Hong Tan Science John Wang Computer Programming
Bryan Tang Rheza Mahendra Utama Jonathan James Wang Bennett James Word
Valentina Valdez

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Brandon Nicholas Wu, Anqi Yang Hannah Yi, Minor – Alonzo Jesus Zaldivar
Minor – Applied Analytics Catherine Yang Communication Design Ashley Zangrillo
Helen Kim Wu, Minor – Hanqing Yang Kelsey Ching-Wei Yin Avishai Kiyan Zarifpour
Nonprofits, Philanthropy Jerry Yang Ariel Yomtovian Max Z. Zavidow
and Volunteerism Jessica Isabelle Yang Seung Zae Yoo Xiangyi Zhan
Qi Wu Jessica Joan Yang David Yoon Chensuzi Zhang
Ryan W. Wu Jocelyn Yang, Minor – Myung Hyun Yoon Guyu Zhang
Molly Kathleen Maeve Wulf, Consumer Behavior Seonhee Yoon Shiran Zhang
Minor – Communication Kun Yang Whitney Kay Yost, Minor – Lejun Zhao, Minor – Applied
Design Kun-Lin Yang Communication Design Analytics
Shuya Xiao, Minor – Weiye Yang Siwen You Yangyi Zheng, Minor –
East Asian Languages and Yin-Yin Yang Lauren LeAnn Young Applied Analytics
Cultures Sarah Jane Yao Kao-Lin Yu Annie Zhou
Ziqing Xiao Collin Yashar Nathaniel Yu Kevin Nicolas Zhou
Yi Xin Gabriel Yashar Shao-Ting Yu William Zicheng Zhou
Zhaoyang Xiu Payton Fay Yee, Minor – Siying Yu, Minor – Applied Wushuang Zhou
Feiman Xu Web Technologies and Analytics Kevin D. Zhu
Grace Xu, Minor – Applied Applications Xiaoli Yu Zaynab Shahid Zia, Minor –
Analytics Monica Yen Yingxin Yu Applied Analytics
Joyce Wing-Yue Yam, Minor – Justin Tse Tian Yeo Jimmy Jun Yu Yuan Zachary Takeya Zibits,
Applied Analytics Talia R. Yessaie Xin Yuan Minor – International
Austin Yan Kevin Yeung, Minor – Anqiergerile Diana Yun, Relations
Callia Yan Computer Science Minor – Philosophy
Kevin Hong-De Yan Ellica Y. Yi

Undergraduate Certificate – Food Industry Management

Lorena Aguilar Adrian Gonzalez Kayla Leganza Stephanie Salinas
Charles Thomas Allen Brandon Henson Richard Martini Jennifer Sandel
Ryan Allen Edgar Jimenez Carina McLaughlin Joseph Schlangen
Laura Bernstein Austin Johnson Brendan Mcabee Melissa Amy Smith
Nathaniel Besser Kenneth Johnson Sonia Toscano Munoz Richard Szwanek
Oscar Bridges Jamey Koehler Karina Amanda Ortiz Joseph Termeer
David Doggett Kathleen Krantz Paul Christopher Cruz Perez Timothy Whittenberger

Master of Business Administration

Cristiano Soares Abadia Zixin An, B.S., Tianjin University of Commerce, China; J.D.,
Mina Samir Abdelshehid, B.S., Loyola Marymount University Nankai University, China
Jacob Acharte, B.S., University of Utah Priyanka Anandampillai, B.S., University of Miami
Robert Edward Ackley, B.A., Hampden-Sydney College Matthew Merton Andersen, B.S., University of Southern
Julio Adame, B.S., University of La Verne California
John Cowan Adams, B.A., St. Olaf College Randy Jaime Arizmendiz, B.S., University of California,
Roxana Aguirre, B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Los Angeles
Pomona Jamsheed Armani, B.A., University of California, Davis
Viana Al-Khussaini, B.A., State University of Management, Neda Renee Assadi, B.A., California State University, Fullerton;
Russia M.C.M., University of Southern California
Evelyn Aleman, B.A., Pepperdine University Joseph Babafemiwa Atiba, B.S., University of Miami
Ifrah Alia, B.A., University of Washington Tyler Atwood, B.A., Duke University
LaToya I. Allen, B.S., Northeastern University Ari Samuel Auerbach, B.S., University of Arizona
Jared Allenbach, B.A., University of Utah Thomas Avery, B.S., University of Southern California
Damian Alonzo, B.S., Golden Gate University Bret Avrashow, B.A., University of Miami
Vagan Ambartsumyan, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Adham Ayoubi, B.S., University of Texas at Dallas

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Radhika Bahl, B.Engr., Jaypee Institute of Information Alexander Marc Calle, B.F.A., California Institute of the Arts
Technology, India Alexander Everette Campbell, B.A., University of California,
Averre Bailey, B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas Santa Barbara
Madison Baker, B.Arch., M.Arch., Tulane University Michael Caracciolo, B.S., Santa Clara University
Rui Bando, B.Engr., Chuo University, Japan; M.Engr., Tokyo Aaron Jay Cardinet, B.S., Brigham Young University
Institute of Technology, Japan Paula Bianco Carmo, B.A., Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora,
Jarrett Banks, B.A., Southeastern University Brazil
David William Banse, B.S., University of California, Kevin Carney, B.S., M.S., California Polytechnic State University,
Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo; Grad.Cert., University of Southern
Alejandro Bardina Rojas, B.B.A., University of San Francisco California
Nicholas Barnett, B.A., New York University Melinda Casey, B.A., Pepperdine University
Jason D. Barron, B.S., Texas A&M University Nicholas Peter Celone, B.S., United States Naval Academy
Diego Basantes, B.Engr., Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas Aaron James Chambers, B.S., Pepperdine University
ESPE, Ecuador Simon Chan, B.S., California State Polytechnic University,
Rafael Basilio Yamashita, LL.B., University of Sao Paulo, Brazil Pomona
Myla Octavia Bastien, B.A., University of California, Merced Tiia Sachiko Chandler, B.A., University of Washington
Javier Bautista, B.S., University of Phoenix James Eung-Kyu Chang, B.A., University of California,
Nathaniel Hermosura Bautista, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Davis Renee Chang, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Edward Beckerman, B.A., Whittier College Sera Chang, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Amanda Patricia Bennett, B.A., University of Southern California Alvin Kin Chao, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Rebecca Bennett, B.S., University of Miami Godhuli Chatterjee, M.S., University of Alabama Birmingham
Samuel Bergman, B.S., The Ohio State University Elizabeth Chau, B.A., University of Southern California
Isabella Berkey, B.A., Johns Hopkins University Ian Checketts, B.S., Brigham Young University
Aaron Berman, B.S., University of Wisconsin – Madison Chieh Hsin Chen, B.A., National Chengchi University, Taiwan
Laura Michelle Berman, B.A., Pomona College Fangqing Chen, B.A., University of British Columbia, Canada
Hetvi Ravin Bhagat, B.Equiv., University of Mumbai, India Fangwei Chen, B.B.A., College of William & Mary
Kushal Yagnesh Bhakta, B.A., Johns Hopkins University; M.D., Wei Wen Chen, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Baylor College of Medicine Xi Stephanie Chen, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Vidisha Bhambri, B.Engr., Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha Ye Chen, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
University, India Jenny Cheng, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Anuj Bhatiani, B.S., University of California, Riverside Laura Elizabeth Chesney, B.A., Smith College
Donald Eugene Bobo, B.S., Bob Jones University; M.Engr., Chungkwoun Chi, B.B.A., University of Western Ontario,
University of Nebraska, Lincoln Canada
Mark Darren Bogost, B.A., University of California, Davis; M.S., Christopher Chiang, B.A., University of California, Irvine
University of Oregon Ani Chimayan, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Michael Gessner Boileau, B.A., University of California, Irvine Jaeheog Choi, B.A., Seoul National University, South Korea
Sarah Ellen Borger, B.A., California State University, Fresno; Yong Choi, B.S., University of California, Davis
M.F.A., Academy of Art University Emily Chou, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Alan Bourassa, B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas Matthew T. Christian-Reeve, B.A., California State University,
Katherine MacKenzie Bowden, B.A., Loyola Marymount Fullerton; UCRT, University of Southern California
University Alexander Chu, B.A., University of Southern California
Justin Bram, B.S., Boston University Erica Li-Wei Chu, B.S., Northwestern University
Elise Levyn Braun, B.A., New York University Myosang Chun, B.A., Kyoto University, Japan
Luiza Brennand De Queiroz Campos Eun daniel Chung, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Alexander Richard Bridgford, B.S., University of Southern Jae Ho Chung, B.S., University of California, San Diego
California Ming Guang Chung, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Olivia Alexandra Brown, B.S., Arizona State University Nicholas Chung, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Melissa Kathleen Browne Poly Chuong, B.S., University of Southern California
Neil Khang Bui, B.S., Chapman University Vincent Michael Ciccone, B.S., University of Southern California
John Christian Bullitt, B.A., Connecticut College Kevin Christopher Clarke, B.S., Arizona State University
Nathaniel Bulluck, B.A., Middlebury College Christopher Scott Clay, B.S., Pennsylvania State University
Matthew James Burns, B.A., McGill University, Canada Magdalene Duchamp Conner, B.A., University of Texas at Austin
Maclain Hart Caldwell, B.B.A., University of San Diego Katherine Ann Conover, B.B.A., University of San Diego

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Jonathan Crane, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles James William Foster, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Joshua David Cron, B.S., University of South Carolina Donae Fourth, B.B.A., Emory University
Christopher Lee Cronin, B.S., Santa Clara University Vivian Fowler, B.B.A., University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Kelly Elizabeth Crown, B.A., University of Pennsylvania Jose De Jesus Franco, B.A., California State University,
Elizabeth Ann Sur Cruz, B.S., Santa Clara University Long Beach
Lindsay Cui, B.S., University of California, Davis Andrew Freeman, B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Jason Andrew Curtis, B.B.A., Seattle University Jason Frenn, B.A., M.A., Vanguard University
Alexander Michael D’Addio, B.A., New York University Michael David Friedman, B.S., University of California,
Ahmed Hanif Dada, B.A., University of California, Irvine Santa Barbara
Dorothy Dai, B.S., University of California, San Diego Jeff Richard Fucci, B.A., University of California, Davis; M.Ed.,
Diana Dang, B.S., B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara University of Southern California
Anna Danielyan, B.S., University of Southern California Jonathan Ross Fulton, B.S., University of Utah
Alexandra Danzer, B.A., Vassar College Joe Reynaldo Garcia, B.A., University of La Verne; M.C.M.,
Staci Dao, B.A., Portland State University University of Southern California
Karine Darbinyan, B.S., California State University, Northridge Rubab Gardezi, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Joshua David, B.A., Rutgers University – New Brunswick Ryan Gardner, B.S., California State University, Long Beach;
Taylor Davis, B.A., University of Southern California M.S., University of Southern California
Carlos Theodorico De Freitas, B.S., Universidade Federal de Subham Garg, B.S., National Institute of Technology, India
Pernambuco, Brazil Ryan Rudolph Gaytan, B.S., University of Southern California
Nicholas William DeFrance, B.S., California State University, Denise Gene, B.A., Pace University
Dominguez Hills Kaylee Marie Gialketsis, B.S., California State University,
Brionna Jacqueline DeVos, B.S., The Ohio State University Long Beach
Daniel Delgadillo, B.A., University of Southern California Sean Gibbons, B.S., University of Oregon
Marta Delgado De Robles, B.A., University of San Andres, Shani Rachel Gilboa, B.A., University of Wisconsin – Madison
Argentina Derek Lamar Gillett, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Arda Imasdounian Dersarkissian, B.A., University of California, Jessica Cho Go, B.A., Occidental College
Los Angeles Daniel Goldenberg, B.S., University of Redlands
Tacko Diaite-Koumba, B.B.A., CUNY Baruch College Teodorico Goingo Golfo III, B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Cristina Marie Diaz, B.F.A., Northern Kentucky University and State University
Erika Ivonne Diego, B.A., University of Southern California Shayan Golshan, B.S., California State Polytechnic University,
Nathan Raef Diviney, B.B.A., Southern Virginia University Pomona
Allison Janine Dorr, B.A., University of Southern California Logan Christopher Gonzales, B.S., University of Texas at Austin
E’Lon Douglas, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Justin Gordon, B.S., University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
Gayathri Dravid, B.A., University of Delhi, India Laura Allison Gordon, B.A., University of California,
Ross Edward Driscoll Jr., B.S., University of Nevada, Reno Los Angeles
Sharon Dsouza, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Technological University, Andrew Kim Goslin, B.A., California State University,
India Dominguez Hills
Joel Duross Dyksterhouse, B.A., University of Michigan, Julia Elizabeth Gossner, B.S., Northeastern University
Ann Arbor Sheena Goyal, B.S., University of California, Riverside; M.P.H.,
John Bates Eidman Jr., B.A., University of Southern California George Washington University
Josiah David Elliott, B.S., University of Missouri, Rolla Roberto Granados, B.A., Harvard University
Terence Eng, B.S., University of California, Riverside Jasmeet Singh Grewal, B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington
Sean M. Ewing, B.S., Morehouse College Qian Guan, B.S., Xian University of Finance and Economics,
David Fair, B.A., California State University, Channel Islands China; M.S., Beijing Forestry University, China
Colin Jeffrey Fan, B.A., University of California, Irvine Sandra Raouf Guindi, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Tzu Chun Feng, B.A., National Taiwan University Michael Gullo, B.M., University of Miami
Daniel Fetzner, B.S., Pennsylvania State University Jordan Alexander Gumm, B.S., California Polytechnic State
Michael Grant Fitts, B.S., Johns Hopkins University University, San Luis Obispo
Mariam Fleshman, B.S., M.S., University of Southern California Kai Guo, B.Engr., M.S., China Pharmaceutical University
Wendy Flowers, B.S., California State University, Northridge Ekansh Yogesh Gupta, B.Engr., University of Mumbai, India
Tabitha Flutur, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Andre Guzman, B.A., Boston University
Christene Flynn, B.B.A., University of San Diego Arnold Ha, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Kevin Alan Fohrer, B.S., University of Southern California David Yin Ha, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Andrew Scott Forero, B.B.A., University of Notre Dame Kevin Ha, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

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Timothy Brian Halimi, B.A., University of California, Keith Jenkins, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Los Angeles Changhyun Jeon, B.B.A., Seoul National University, South Korea
Christopher Hamermesh, B.S., University of California, Jae Won Jeong, B.S., Babson College
Los Angeles Monica Catherine Pushpa Jeyaraj, B.Engr., Bharathidasan
Nichole Ellen Hamilton, B.A., California State University, University, India
Long Beach Michelle Ji, B.S., B.A., University of Southern California
Tommy I. Han Jr., B.S., University of Washington Katie Sheau-Ping Jih Zordilla, B.A., University of California,
Drew Handalian, B.S., University of Arizona Los Angeles
Peter Hanson, B.A., University of Wisconsin – Madison Neil Vinod Jivrajka, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Antoine Demetric Harden, B.S., Eastern College Kenneth G. Jo, B.A., Skidmore College
Neha Harlalka, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Yeong Geol Jo, B.S., Pusan National University, South Korea
Armen Haroutunian, B.S., California State University, Northridge Ronald Scott Johnson, B.S., University of La Verne
Sopheany Harrington, B.S., University of California, Riverside Jacob Juhn, B.A., St. Ambrose University
Jeffrey Robert Hauser, B.S., San Diego State University Siddharth Juneja, B.Engr., University of Delhi, India
Qian He, B.A., Nanjing Normal University, China; M.A., Central Ji Young Jung, B.S., Yonsei University, South Korea
University of Finance and Economics, China Guilherme Antonio Junqueira, B.S., University of California,
Jeremy Helstrom, B.A., Occidental College Berkeley
Katherine Rose Henning, B.A., University of Southern Michael Adam Kandel, B.S., M.S., Syracuse University
California; M.A., Christie’s Education Brian Kang, B.S., Loyola Marymount University
Francisco Henriquez, B.S., Golden Gate University Moo-Hyung Kang, B.S., Korea University, South Korea
Artemisa Hernandez Gonzalez, B.A., Instituto Politecnico Pablo Kao, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Nacional, Mexico Yury Kapralau, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Diego Ryan Hiebner, B.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; M.S., Evelina Karadavoukian, B.A., University of California, Irvine
University of Southern California Kristopher Krajewski Karuna, B.A., Pennsylvania State University
Hugh-Michael McLean Higgs, B.S., Southern Illinois University, Carl James Katerndahl, B.S., Pepperdine University
Carbondale John Peter Kaytrosh, B.A., Tufts University
Calvin H. Ho, B.S., University of California, Irvine Frederick Lloyd Keith II, B.A., Oakwood University
Jessica Malashevich Holcombe, B.A., Northwestern University Bridget Anne Kennedy, B.A., Wake Forest University
Pavan Holenarasipur Suryanarayana, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Keene Kernstine, B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University,
Technological University, India Florida
Simone Noelle Holoman, B.A., University of Southern California Omeed Kiafar, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Jessica E. Hong, B.A., Bryn Mawr College Jason C. Kim, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Simon Liang Huang, B.S., University of California, Riverside Seoung Hoon Kim, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Xunzhang Huang, B.Engr., Tongji University, China; M.S., Ryan King, B.S., Pepperdine University
Fudan University, China William Robert Kirkpatrick, B.A., Colgate University
Brendan M. Huebner, B.Engr., University of Minnesota, Osnat Kishlanski, B.F.A., Chapman University
Twin Cities Matthew Michael Klawitter, B.A., Claremont McKenna College
Bryan Nicholas Hulburd, B.A., University of California, Cheyenne Steel Klotz, B.A., University of Southern California
Santa Barbara Janna Knight, B.A., Beloit College
Jimmy Hwang, B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Whitney Rebecca Koblin, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Pomona Jordan Kolata, B.A., National University
Karim Ismail, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Surya Sreevathsanath Kolli, B.S., National Institute of
Ryan Joseph Jach, B.S., University of Wisconsin – Madison Technology – Hamirpur, India
Aaron Benjamin Jackman, B.A., University of California, Reyna Kontos, B.S., Stanford University
Los Angeles Victoria Kozhevnikov, B.S., Rutgers University – New Brunswick
Marissa Jacy, B.A., University of San Francisco Michael G. Kraios, B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington;
Conner Bryan Jadwin, B.S., University of Southern California M.B.T., University of Southern California
Alexandra Lillian Jaeggi, B.A., University of California, Ofelia Kumpf, B.S., University of Phoenix
San Diego Erika Kurtis, B.A., College of William & Mary
Sandro Jaeggi, B.S., M.Ed., University of California, San Diego Natalie Annette Kusonruksa, B.A., University of California, Davis
Joshua Geoffrey Jagow, B.S., University of California, Irvine Swapna Kutcharlapati, B.Engr., Birla Institute of Technology and
Sapna Shah Jain, B.S., Grad.Cert., Grad.Cert., Ph.D., University Science, India
of Southern California Junting Gawain Lai, B.B.A., National Chengchi University,
Sarah Jarrar, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Taiwan

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Lan Lan, B.A., University of California, Irvine Ankita Sureshkumar Manchanda, B.S., Sardar Vallabhbhai
Benjamin Wayne Larsen, B.A., California State University, National Institute of Technology, India
Northridge Stephen Timothy Manney, B.A./B.S., Loyola University
Olivia Laviolette, B.A., Kenyon College Chicago
Kafayat Adetohun Lawal, B.A., M.S., University of Houston; Adi Manvich, B.A., Interdisciplinary Center – Herzliya, Israel
M.Engr., Cornell University Elyssa Margallo, B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.P.H.,
Candace Lee, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles California State University, Fullerton
Clara Lee, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Aleksandar Marjanovic, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Matthew Weston Lee, B.M., Berklee College of Music Clinton Marsh, B.A., San Diego State University
Sanghyun Lee, B.B.A., Yonsei University, South Korea Tatum Yvette Marshall, B.A., University of Southern California
Steven Kun Lee, B.A., University of California, Irvine William Masters, B.S., California State University, Long Beach
Youjung Lee, B.S., Korea University, South Korea Ara Matosian, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Christopher Charles Lehmer, B.S., San Jose State University; Justin McAuliffe, B.S., Cornell University
Pharm.D., University of California, San Diego Joseph C. McCarthy, B.A., Whittier College; M.Engr., Colorado
David Lehoang, B.A., University of Southern California School of Mines
John Standefer Lehoczky, B.S., Arkansas State University Marissa Leilani McClure, B.A., University of California,
Erick Bartolomei Leinenweber, B.B.A., University of San Diego Santa Barbara
Jacob Brian Leonard, B.A., Davidson College Allen McDermott, B.S., M.S., Santa Clara University
Elad Menahem Levine, B.A., University of Haifa, Israel Madeline Rose McDonnell, B.S., Bentley University
Gregory Lewis, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles James Bradley McElhannon, B.S., University of North Texas
Alexander Yang Li, B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Wayne Michael McElmoyl, B.S., Excelsior College
Pomona Daniel McGregor, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Jing Li, B.Engr., M.Engr., University of Science and Technology, Andrew Charles McLoon, B.A., University of California,
Beijing, China Berkeley
Song Li, M.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock Conor J. Meehan, B.A., Amherst College
Vincent Li, B.A., University of California, Irvine Fernando Melo, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Cari Allison Gorges Lim, B.A., Azusa Pacific University Christopher Mendez, B.S., M.C.M., University of Southern
Chan Lim, B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California
Sophia Ann Lin, B.B.A., National Taiwan University Jennifer Meyer, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Zhengwei Lin, B.S., Central South University, China; Ph.D., Britany Middleton, B.F.A., University of Cincinnati
Peking Union Medical College, China Eun Joo Milken, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University
Kristina Rae Lindstrom, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Bridgett Miller, B.S., Santa Clara University
Rafael Liou De Oliveira, B.A., Universidade Catolica do Salvador, Robert Pieter Miller, B.A., Washington University in St. Louis
Brazil Andrey Mindirgasov, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Chih Hsien Liu, B.A., University of California, Irvine Matthew Mishalow, B.S., University of Oregon
Jessica Liu, B.S., University of California, San Diego Aryan Moassessi, B.S., University of California, Irvine; M.S.,
Jing Liu, B.S., University of Arizona; M.Acc., University of University of Southern California
California, Davis Jonathan Moisan, B.B.A., Hofstra University
Shuai Liu, B.A., Ocean University of China Christina Deann Mojarro, B.S., California State University,
Anthony Louis Lombardo, B.A., University of California, Dominguez Hills
Berkeley Chioma Moneme, B.A., Rutgers, The State University of
Tiago Schelp Lopes, B.Engr., University of Sao Paulo, Brazil New Jersey
Anna Maria Lopez, B.S., California Lutheran University Nthabeleng Luthando Monese, B.S., Milwaukee School of
David Losby, B.S., Bradley University Engineering
Richard Lubman, B.A., Cornell University; M.D., SUNY Michelle Montes, B.S., California State University, Long Beach
Downstate Health Sciences University Jeffrey Patrick Moore, B.S., University of Charleston
Andrew Robert Lucero, B.A., California State University, Rachel Naomi Morales, B.S., Oxford Brookes University, United
Fullerton Kingdom
Riddhi Lunkad, B.B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst Christopher Andrew Moss, B.S., Santa Clara University
Gabriela Luttecke, B.A., Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile Deepashree Dilip Mulay, B.Engr., University of Pune, India
Megan Vanessa Luu, B.A., University of California, Irvine Venkat Sashank Mullapudi, B.Engr., National Institute of
Kymberlie Macias, B.S., Southern New Hampshire University Technology – Tiruchirappalli, India
Lucas Ignacio Maffioli, B.Engr., Catholic University of Argentina Farrell Margaret Murphy, B.A., University of North Carolina –
Paolo Luis Manaloto, B.A., University of California, Irvine Chapel Hill

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Hema Dhansukh Naidoo, B.A., B.A., University of KwaZulu- Ashley Parker, B.A., Argosy University
Natal, South Africa Pam Patipanavat, B.A., University of Southern California
Blake Nakamura, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Richard David Patrick, B.A., Excelsior College; M.S., National
Ryuta Nakase, B.A., Sophia University, Japan University
Saori Nakayoshi, B.L., University of Tokyo, Japan Yuechao Pei, B.A., Denison University
Neha Narang, B.Engr., Thapar University, India Alexander James Peiffer, B.S., The Ohio State University
Elie Franck Ndedi Balemagna, B.S., California State University, Marina Pereira, B.B.A., Florida International University
Northridge Victoria Mengweiye Perrine, B.A., University of California,
Manasa Nelakuditi, B.Engr., M.S., Birla Institute of Technology Irvine
and Science, India Anders David Peterson, B.A., Colby College
Christopher David Nemes, B.S., California State University, Cindy Pham, B.S., University of California, Davis
Northridge Hai Thanh Pham, B.A., National Economics University, Vietnam
Matthew Nestor, B.S., Trinity College Hung Tony Pham, B.S., University of San Francisco
Lindsay Rae Newton, B.A./B.S., American University Patrick Jonathan Pick, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Kevin Nguyen, B.S., University of Southern California Alexandra T. Pinckney, B.A., New York University
Madison Do Nguyen, B.A., University of California, Irvine Cara Lynnette Planitz-Clatanoff, B.A., Tulane University
Nghi Nguyen, B.S., University of California, Riverside Paradis Hannah Pourzanjani, B.A., University of California,
Thi Minh Thuy Nguyen, B.A., Foreign Trade University, Santa Barbara
Vietnam Shristi Prasad, B.A., Christ University, India
Wei Ni, B.A., Civil Aviation University of China William Prioleau, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Michael Patrick Nieman, B.S., B.A., University of San Diego Chenchen Qin, B.Engr., Tongji University, China
Karina Rae Nipper, B.S., University of Arizona William Courtney Quarles Jr., B.S., Virginia Military Institute
Roy Nir, B.A., Tel Aviv University, Israel Nicholas Michael Rabideau, B.A., Suffolk University
Shota Nishiyama, B.L., Keio University, Japan Raksha Raghunath, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Technological
Ellison Thomas Nissly, B.A., Columbia College University, India
David Serge Nonberg, B.A., Carleton College; M.F.A., Chapman Mona Hemendra Raithatha, B.S., University of Illinois at
University Urbana-Champaign; M.Engr., University of California,
Candace Michelle Norville, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Los Angeles Mansi Raja, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Timothy Michael O’Hara, B.S., University of Iowa Pavitra Rammohan, B.Engr., Birla Institute of Technology and
Masataka Okamoto, B.Engr., Doshisha University, Japan Science, India; M.S., Texas A&M University
Gabriela Barahona Omenn, B.A., Princeton University; M.Ed., Pedro Paulo Mariano Ramos, B.Engr., University of Sao Paulo,
Boston University Brazil
Toshiki Onodera, B.A., Tsukuba University, Japan Robert Booth Ramsay, B.A., San Diego State University
Stephen Shihwen Ou, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Rachel Rapp, B.A., Bowdoin College
Thierry Ouayoro, B.A., University of Miami Krapan Vir Rastogi, B.Engr., Motilal Nehru National Institute of
Jason P. Ouimette, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Technology, India
Paul Michael Padro, B.S., University of Maryland University Arjun Tudi Reddy, B.A., Tufts University
College Sreekar Reddy, B.Engr., Osmania University, India
Rodrigo Pagano Cavinato, B.A., University of Sao Paulo, Brazil Sean Michael Redmond, B.A., Denison University
Christopher Joseph Page, B.A., University of California, Berkeley; Saif Ur Rehman, B.A., University of California, Irvine
M.S., California State University, Long Beach Christopher Taylor Reinhart, B.B.A., University of Notre Dame
Kathiresan Palaniyappan, B.S., University of Illinois at Jordan Rettig, B.A., Washington University in St. Louis
Urbana-Champaign Jeffrey Eric Riecke, B.S., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Carolina Palmer, B.A., Concordia University Irvine Nyle Rioux, B.A., Bates College
Michael Palomares, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Brian Robertson, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Alexander Pampalone, B.A., Boston University; M.Ed., Harvard Christopher Robinette, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
University; M.P.D., University of Southern California Brian Patrick Robinson, B.S., Fordham University
Pablo Gabriel Pareja, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Anne Robson, B.A., University of Southern California
Donghoon Park, B.A., University of Seoul, South Korea Laura M. Rodas, B.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology
Jinhong Park, B.B.A., B.B.A., Sungkyunkwan University, Lauana Rodrigues Pereira Herbert, B.Med., B.S., Universidade
South Korea Federal De Minas Gerais, Brazil
Kyungmin Park, B.S., Yonsei University, South Korea Frank Rodriguez, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Min Kyu Park, B.A., University of Wisconsin – Madison John Rofaeel, B.A., University of California, Irvine

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Christopher Roldan, B.A., San Diego State University; M.S., Parnika Singh, B.Engr., Motilal Nehru National Institute of
Saint Mary’s College of California Technology, India
Karen Romero, B.S., University of Southern California Lance Gregory Skiles, B.A., Vanguard University
Trevor Rosenbery, B.A., University of the Pacific Robert Emmett Small III, B.S., United States Military Academy
Brad Roset, B.S., University of Montana – College of Technology Garrett Smith, B.S., University of Arizona
Nathan Ross, B.S., University of Southern California Nicholas Andrew Smith, B.S., Pennsylvania State University
Darby Rousseau, B.A., University of Oregon; M.Ed., George Robert Smith, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Mason University Seokkeon Song, B.B.A., Kyung Hee University, South Korea
Richard Stanton Russell, B.A., University of California, Scott Spaeth, B.S., University of California, Davis
Santa Barbara Jonathan L. Srabian, B.S., Purdue University
Scott Felix Sabutis, B.S., Rockford College Katelin Ann Stidham, B.Edu., University of Louisville
Manik Sahaghian, B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Arnoldus Janssen Sufjan, B.A., University of California,
Pomona Los Angeles
Elena Sakovsky, B.Equiv., Rostov State University of Economics, Yevgeniya Suleymanova, B.B.A., CUNY Baruch College
Russia Glenn Robert Sullivan, B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
Yuki Sakurai, B.A., Keio University, Japan State University
Michael Salman, B.S., California State University, Northridge Bill Kuo-Shin Sun, B.A., Occidental College
Amanda Deette Salvest, B.A., Georgetown University Rebecca Sun, B.A., Pepperdine University
Emily Nanette Sampson, B.S., Tulane University Yunmo Sun, B.A., Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Shahnawaz Sani, B.A., University of California, San Diego Blake Andrew Sundel, B.A., Harvard University
Robert Phillip Santilli, B.B.A., Loyola Marymount University Hanna Surman, B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Adrian C. Santos, B.S., California State University, Northridge Shanteshwar Swami, B.L., Shivaji University, India; B.M.S.,
Gregory Dean Sarvas, B.S., California State University, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, India;
Fullerton LL.M., NALSAR University of Law, India
Priyank Saxena, B.S., Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, India; Lisa Joyce Swank, B.S., Rice University
M.S., Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India; Ph.D., Katharine Scherer Swinton, B.A., Villanova University
University of California, San Diego Armughan-E-Bu Syed, B.A., Boston University
Kara Scannell, B.A., Villanova University George Tadros, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Emily Kent Scheidel, B.S., Auburn University Kenneth Talamayan, B.S., Ateneo De Manila University,
Hillary Anne Schoelzel, B.A., Vanderbilt University Philippines; M.S., University of the Philippines
Kristie Marie Schumacher, B.A., George Washington University Kiyotaka Tanabe, B.A., Waseda University, Japan
Oksana Schwartz, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles Julian K. Tang, B.S., DeVry University
Diane Schwebs, B.S., University of Texas at Austin Kenneth Abraham Tang, B.S., University of Richmond
Allison Lynette See, B.A., Chapman University Brett Taylor, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Darshan Dilip Shah, B.S., University of California, Irvine Matthew Preston Teinowitz, B.S., University of Illinois at
Komal T. Shah, B.S., University of California, Irvine Urbana-Champaign
Martin Shapiro, B.S., Yale University; Grad.Cert., University of Gregory Tennyson Jr., B.S., University of Southern California
Southern California Natasha Thakkar, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Aditya P. Sharma, B.S., University of Southern California Bhumi Himmat Thummar, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Maxine Alvarez Shaw, B.S., Syracuse University Stephanie Anne Tine Sasaki, B.S., University of Connecticut
Amy Shen, B.A., B.S., Michigan State University Chung-Kuang Ting, B.S., M.S., National Chiao Tung University,
Ying Shen, B.S., M.S., Hong Kong University of Science and Taiwan
Technology Doreen Tivon, B.A., New York University
Tomonori Shimada, B.L., University of Tokyo, Japan Layla Socorro Torres, B.S., University of Southern California
Dan Shumaker, B.A., University of Virginia Dustin Tran, B.A., University of California, Davis
Kanwardeep Singh Sidhu, B.Equiv., University of Madras, India; Kalvin Tran, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
M.A., Annamalai University, India Victor Tran, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Donald Eric Siess, B.A., Loyola Marymount University Eleana Trujillo, B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Christina Chintamira Hasiholan Simorangkir, B.Engr., Wan-Chen Tsai, B.A., National Taiwan University
University of Indonesia Lily Tso, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Amanjot Singh, B.Engr., Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha Timur Tufail, B.A., Rutgers University – New Brunswick
University, India Divya Unni, B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Avantika Singh, B.Engr., Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical Gouhei Joseph Urano, B.A., B.A., Keio University, Japan; M.Acc.,
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Colin Urquhart, B.A., Pennsylvania State University Taylor Ellen Wright, B.A., California State University, Channel
Mark M. Urquhart, B.A., B.B.A., University of Notre Dame Islands
Harsh Vivek Vaidya, B.S., Savitribai Phule Pune University, India Nora R. Wu, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Stephanie Rose Van Sickel, B.A., University of California, Shang Victoria Wu, B.S., China Agricultural University; Ph.D.,
Santa Barbara University of California, Riverside
Bryan Lee Vanderpool, B.A., University of Oregon You Wu, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Irene Verdiyan, B.S., San Francisco State University Michael Wei Xie, B.A., B.S., University of California, Riverside;
Chad W. Viergever, B.S., Stanford University M.A., California State University, Northridge
Christian Omar von Stierburg, B.S., Brigham Young University, Yifei Xu, B.A., Emory University
Hawaii Hajime Yamada, B.A., International Christian University, Japan;
Alexandra Elizabeth Wallace, B.A., University of California, M.S., Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, Japan
Davis Yu Yan, B.A., Mount Holyoke College; M.A., Georgetown
Andy Wang, B.B.A., California State Polytechnic University, University
Pomona Brian J. Yang, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Di Mike Wang, B.A., University of California, Riverside Yan Yang, BLAW, Renmin University of China
Harrison Wang, B.S., Johns Hopkins University Neema Yazdchi, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Jiayi Wang, B.A., Wuhan University, China Frank Mutan Ye, B.S., Georgetown University
Seraphina Wang, B.S., University of California, Berkeley; M.S., Alan Yee, B.S., University of Southern California
University of Southern California Jack Yi, B.S., Cornell University; Grad.Cert., University of
Yue Wang, B.S., Jilin University, China Southern California
Digit Wannissorn, B.A., Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand; Ade Yoga, B.A., Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia
M.A., National Institute of Development Administration, Hwan Yoo, B.B.A., Yonsei University, South Korea
Thailand Kara S. Yoshihara, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Clayton Webb, B.A., Northwestern University Gregory Young, B.S., Slippery Rock University
Victor Christopher Webster, B.A., California State University, Winnie Yu, B.A., Loyola University, New Orleans
Long Beach John Yun, B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.S.,
Karen Wenyu Wei, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles San Diego State University
Evan Weiner, B.S., University of Southern California Sang-Ho Yun, B.Engr., Yonsei University, South Korea
Benjamin John Wells, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Aidan Zerafat, B.Engr., University of Tehran, Iran
Bryan Michael West, B.A., University of Alaska Anchorage Jason Zhan, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Sam White Jr., B.A., University of California, Irvine Chenfan Zhang, B.L., Shanghai University of Finance and
Andrea White-Kjoss, B.S., St. Cloud State University Economics, China
Janet Wi, B.A., Biola University Qian Zhang, B.A., Hebei University, China; M.A., University of
Renee Danielle Willett, B.A., University of Southern California International Business and Economics, China
Charisse Williams, B.S., Purdue University Xingyuan Zhang, B.Engr., Tongji University, China
Jonathon Wolheim, B.S., University of Phoenix Delia Zhou, B.A., University of Chicago
Jadon Junghee Won, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Hong Zhou, B.A., Nankai University, China
Andrew William Wong, B.S., M.S., University of California, Jingjing Zhou, B.A., Shanghai University of International
Los Angeles Business and Economics, China; M.B.A., University of
Brandon Wong, B.A., Middlebury College Hong Kong
Michael James Sompura Wright, B.S., California State University, Gigi Zuo, B.B.A., University of Houston – Downtown
Northridge

Master of Business for Veterans

Christopher Adam Alcala, B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Christopher Michael Bracks, B.A., University of Phoenix
University, Florida Crispulo Cecilio Bucao, B.S., M.S., National University
Kenneth Alvarez, B.S., Oklahoma State University Michael A. Burbank, B.A., Dartmouth College
Thomas Andrew Aragon, B.A., University of La Verne Hector Cabrera, B.S., National University
Barinedum Fidelis Bakor, B.S., Kennesaw State University Charles Robert Carmen, B.A., National University
Matthew Dale Bartels, B.A., University of Kansas; M.A., Naval Adalid Casillas, B.B.A., San Jose State University
War College; M.A., United States Army Command and Jorge M. Chacon, B.A., California State University, Northridge
General Staff College Belinda T. Clanor, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Adam Paul Bednar, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Aaron Cruz, B.A., University of Southern California

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Master of Business for Veterans (continued)

Luis Gerardo Cuellar, B.S., University of Arizona Derek Mensen, B.S., Norwich University
Michael Paige Cullen, B.S., Miami University Kyle S. Mesecher, B.S., United States Air Force Academy
Amy Curran, B.S., Park University Jake T. Meyer, B.S., Chapman University
Jeffrey Shawn Davis Jr., B.A., California State University, Christopher Moon, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Northridge Shawn Murphy, B.A., San Diego State University
Thomas Deakins, B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara Roy Nichols, B.A., Occidental College
Jose David Delgado, B.S., DeVry University Terrance Nichols, B.B.A., B.B.A., M.S., Georgia State University
Joseph Nicholas DesParte, B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Seungtek David Oh, B.A., Mercer University
University, Florida George Ortega, B.A., Austin Peay State University
Kenneth Gregory Devine, B.S., United States Air Force Academy Lawrence David Pacheco, B.S., Trident University International
Donald Dixon, B.S., United States Military Academy George Philip Page, B.S., Southern Illinois University,
Maria Elizondo, B.S., United States Air Force Academy Carbondale
Oliver Colten Enos, B.A., Loyola Marymount University; M.A., Joshua Park, B.A., University of California, Irvine
University of San Francisco Max Elliott Peck, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Adrian Yibin Fan, B.S., University of North Carolina at Christian Perez, B.S., University of La Verne
Greensboro Elvira Estrada Perez, B.A., San Jose State University
Marcos Antonio Flores, B.S., University of Phoenix Natasha de Lange Perry, B.A., University of California, Berkeley;
Victoria Foster, B.S., United States Air Force Academy J.D., University of Southern California
Johnny Oscar Garcia, B.S., California State University, Nick Polce, B.S., Albertus Magnus College; M.A., American
San Marcos Military University
Chasen Eric Getty, B.A., University of Maryland University Malcolm Maurice Pope, B.S., Cameron University
College Anthony Robert Quartucy, B.S., California State University,
Benjamin William Gonsier, B.S., University of Maryland Long Beach
University College Erik Michael Ransdell, B.A., University of La Verne; M.A.,
Vladillen Gonzalez, B.S., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Northwestern University
Landon Guelff, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Rodrigo Carmelo Dela Cruz Rodrigo, B.S., California State
Rodolfo Gurrola, B.B.A., California State University, Northridge University, Dominguez Hills
Gabriel Alfonso Guzman, B.A., University of North Carolina – Guy Raymond Rodriguez, B.S., California Polytechnic State
Chapel Hill University, San Luis Obispo
Brittni Nicole Harvey, B.S., American Military University David Nicholas Rogers, B.S., Columbia College
Laura Victoria Henderson, B.S., Austin Peay State University Gilbert Asturias Saguid, B.A., University of San Diego
Alyssa Hernandez, B.A., Azusa Pacific University Matthew Perez Salas, B.S., Boston University
Fernando Miguel Ibarra, B.S., California State Polytechnic Velia Josie Sandi, B.S., California State University, Northridge
University, Pomona Mark McComas Sherfy, B.A., California State University,
Ricky Eunhyuk Jeong, B.A., Webster University; M.B.A., Bakersfield
Pepperdine University Nicholas Joseph Stein, B.A., University of California,
Steven Miguel Johnson, B.S., United States Air Force Academy Los Angeles
Jacob Kazar, B.S., United States Air Force Academy Kyle Stoddard, B.S., Florida Institute of Technology
Anthony Tae-Jin Kim, B.S., M.C.M., University of Southern Austin Storms, B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder
California Eric Targon, B.A., Marymount California University
Zane Jacob Kupper, B.A., SUNY New Paltz Stephan George Timler, B.S., University of Arizona
Travis S. Lane, B.B.A., University of Wisconsin – Green Bay John Viet Tran, B.S., National University
Roxanne Lawrence, B.A., University of Southern California Diane Vanderpot, B.A., University of New Hampshire; M.A.,
Marina Getzabel Lizarraga, B.A., California State University, Naval War College
Los Angeles James Vuong, B.S., Pepperdine University
David Lopez, B.A., California State University, Northridge Trevor James Walsh, B.A., Princeton University
Benjamin Montilla Manibog, B.S., Norwich University Qicheng Zeng, B.A., University of La Verne
Arturo Richard Martinez, B.A., Arizona State University Roman Andres Zepeda, B.S., University of Redlands
Quinn Anthony Martinez, B.S., Liberty University Christopher Darren Zimmerman, B.S., Union Institute and
Scott David McTigue, B.A., Chapman University University

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Master of Management – Library and Information Science

Angela L. Brown, B.A., Southeastern Louisiana University Johnie Morales Herrera, B.A., California State University,
Jazmyn Asia Carter, B.S., University of Arizona; M.P.A., Northridge
California State University, Long Beach Stacy Evans Parish, B.A., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Emily Chang, B.A., University of California, San Diego Pk Phillips, B.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute; M.A., Loyola
Magaly Coronado, B.A., Lewis & Clark College Marymount University
Jeremy Latham Davies, B.A., San Diego State University Cassondra Plucknett, B.A., Concordia University
Priscilla Maria Estrada, B.A., Whittier College Kimberly Nicolina Rosy Poleshuk, B.A., Simon Fraser University,
Mackenzie Marie Ethington, B.A., University of Utah Canada
Christine Noel Fountain, B.A., University of California, Davis Alexandria Precie, B.A., California State University,
Katia Graham, B.A., Barnard College; M.S., Columbia College San Bernardino
David Medina Guzman, B.A., M.A., California State University, Alvaro Quezada, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles
Northridge Sara Sprague, B.A., Washington University in St. Louis; J.D.,
Denise Ashley Hernandez, B.A., California State University, Roger Williams University
Northridge Kelly A. States, B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Yurri U. Hyun, B.A., University of Southern California Trista Michelle Lorraine Tabanico, B.S., Grand Canyon
Annie Leung, B.A., University of California, San Diego University
Alma Rosa Lopez, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Jenna Takenouchi, B.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa
Kelly Marie Maldonado, B.A., California State University, Madison Michelle Barili Teodo, B.S., California Polytechnic State
Los Angeles University, San Luis Obispo
Katherine Martinez-Santos, B.A., California State University, Erik Valenzuela, B.A., San Diego State University
Los Angeles Robert M. Wickman, B.B.A., Temple University; J.D., Howard
Sapphire Masterson, B.B.A., American Intercontinental University
University Amy Yang, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Barbara Loheide Melendez, B.A., Grand Canyon University Taylor Christine Ytuarte, B.A., University of California, Davis

Master of Management Studies

Siqi Bian, B.A., Shanghai International Studies University, China Fangwei Ni, B.B.A., Liaoning University, China
Qingyu Chen, B.A., Beijing Sport University, China Ningxin Pan, B.A., Suzhou University, China
Xinyu Chen, B.A., Hunan Normal University, China Cade Leo Peterson, B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University,
Wah Lap Cheung, B.S., University of Toronto, Canada Florida; M.B.V., University of Southern California
Minglu Chi, B.A., Northeast Forestry University, China Sicong Qiu, B.A., Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Hongbin Dai, B.A., Shandong University, China Jiayun Shen, B.A., Ocean University of China
Tianjiao Ding, B.A., Anhui University of Finance and Tian Tang, B.A., Hunan Normal University, China
Economics, China Guanyu Wang, B.B.A., Liaoning University, China
Xia Feng, B.F.A., Tongji University, China Jiena Wu, B.A., Shanghai University of Science and Technology,
Chenliang Ge, B.A., Tianjin University, China China
Huijin Han, B.A., Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China Jingyao Xu, B.B.A., Communication University of China
Lu Han, B.A., Wuhan University, China Weisheng Yu, B.A., Hunan University, China
Chenxin Ji, B.A., Northwest University, China Chenliang Zhang, B.A., Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Nan Jiang, B.A., Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China Xin Zhang, B.A., Zhejiang University of Technology, China
Aixuan Liu, B.A., South China Normal University Yushu Zhang, B.A., Suzhou University, China
Jiahui Liu, B.A., Hunan Normal University, China Qiannan Zhao, B.A., Sichuan University, China
Lihua Liu, B.A., Central South University, China Ruoxuan Zhou, B.A., Beijing Sport University, China
Jiani Long, B.A., The Chinese University of Hong Kong Xiaoying Zhou, B.A., Fujian Normal University, China
Xinyi Luo, B.A., Shanghai University, China Han Zhu, B.A., Hohai University, China

Master of Medical Management

Esam Abdullah Albanyan, B.S., King Saud University, Wanes Barsemian, B.S., University of Aleppo, Syria
Saudi Arabia Kamakshi Devarajan, B.Med., University of Madras,
Selwa Alhazzaa, B.Med., King Saud University, Saudi Arabia India
Hedieh Arbabzadeh, M.D., Albany Medical College of Union Steven Ronald English, B.S., B.A., University of Washington;
University M.D., Creighton University

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Master of Medical Management (continued)

Michael Fariad Jalili, B.Med., Gilan University of Medical Michael Frank Richman, B.S., M.D., Georgetown University
Sciences, Iran Ashleigh A. Rodriguez, B.S., M.S., University of Phoenix
Monish Jatin Laxpati, B.A., University of Southern California Jim Sorena Seraj, B.S., University of Southern California; M.D.,
Huy Thanh Tuan Ly, B.S., M.D., University of California, Davis Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
Michael Hrag Merjanian, B.S., University of California, Arun Vijay, B.M.S., Gulf Medical University, United Arab
Los Angeles Emirates
Scott Nichols, B.A., Occidental College Bobak Zonnoor, B.S., University of California, Davis
Ankur Madhukar Rana, B.S., Rostov State Medical University,
Russia

Master of Science – Business Administration

Moonkyu Lee, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Paola Nava, B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.B.A.,
Claremont Graduate University

Master of Science – Business Analytics

Jude Alfuraih, B.S., Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Xuerong Jia, B.A., University of International Relations, China
Saudi Arabia Lin Jiang, B.S., University of British Columbia, Canada
Yasmine Badawy, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; Yuqi Jiang, B.B.A., Purdue University
M.S., California State University, Los Angeles Yurong Jiang, B.S., Ocean University of China
Chetan Bajaj, B.Engr., Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Zongyang Jiao, B.A., Sun Yat-sen University, China
Varanasi, India Jiawei Jin, B.S., Dongbei University of Finance and Economics,
Xinyu Bao, B.A., University of California, Irvine China
Huan-Wei Chang, B.S., National Taiwan University Silas Karanja, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Siqi Chen, B.S., Xi’an Jiaotong University, China Chengqin Kui, B.B.A., Tamkang University, Taiwan
Xingyuan Chen, B.A., Sun Yat-sen University, China James Dongyoon Lee, B.S., University of Southern California
Yu-Heng Chiang, B.B.A., National Chung Hsing University, Anyu Li, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Taiwan Chenqi Li, B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington
April Ying-Chieh Chiu, B.B.A., Fu Jen Catholic University, Jiaying Li, B.S., Kean University
Taiwan Jinze Li, B.A., Wuhan University, China; M.P.A., University of
Taylor Empey, B.S., University of Puget Sound Southern California
Brady M. Esterbrooks, B.A., University of California, Mingxue Li, B.A., Sun Yat-sen University, China
Santa Barbara Nianzhe Li, B.S., Central University of Finance and Economics,
Yadi Gong, B.S., Southwestern University of Finance and China
Economics, China Xiaoya Li, B.S., B.A., Huazhong University of Science and
Xueyan Gu, B.S., Sun Yat-sen University, China Technology, China
Tianzhuo Guo, B.A., Central University of Finance and Yalan Li, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Economics, China Runxue Liang, B.S., Shanghai University of Finance and
Hadeer Tawfick Hammad, B.A., California State University, Economics, China
Northridge Shuang Liang, B.A., Dongbei University of Finance and
Yuping He, B.S., University of Southern California Economics, China
Handong Hou, B.B.A., Capital University of Economics and Mingyu Liao, B.A., Chongquing University of Technology,
Business, China China; B.B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Mengtian Hu, B.A., Sichuan University, China; B.A., University Xiaoyan Lin, B.S., The Ohio State University
of Minnesota, Twin Cities Yi-Chen Lin, B.A., National Taipei University, Taiwan
Hongfa Huang, B.S., Central University of Finance and Yinghong Lin, B.B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Economics, China Chengyin Liu, B.A., Beijing University of Technology, China
Zhiyao Huang, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Jiaxiulin Liu, B.A., Dongbei University of Finance and
Kai-Ling Hung, B.S., National Taiwan University Economics, China
Hakan Imrohoroglu, B.A., University of Southern California; Lijia Liu, B.S., University of California, San Diego
M.A., University of California, Riverside Yiping Liu, B.A., Shandong University, China
Shreerang Vinayak Javadekar, B.Engr., Indian Institute of Eric Chase Loeb, B.A., University of Southern California
Technology Bombay, Powai, India Junzhang Lu, B.S., Babson College

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Master of Science – Business Analytics (continued)

Yishi Lu, B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Gregy Thomas Kokkaparampil, B.Engr., Anna University, India;
Avinash M, B.Engr., Sastra University, India M.S., Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India
Jiayi Ma, B.S., Beijing Information Science and Technology Deqi Wan, B.A., Southwestern University of Finance and
University, China Economics, China
Shihao Ma, B.S., Sun Yat-sen University, China Bei Wang, B.A., Zhejiang University, China
Yixiao Ma, B.A., University of International Business and Danyi Wang, B.S., Renmin University of China
Economics, China Dongyue Wang, B.S., Arizona State University
Yuting Ma, B.S., Boston University Hongxuan Wang, B.B.A., China University of Mining and
Anastasiya Martynova, B.S., University of California, San Diego Technology, China
Yuanyu Mu, B.S., University of Nottingham, Ningbo China I-Ting Wang, B.B.A., National Taiwan University
Vinh Quang Nguyen, B.A., University of Washington Mingyang Wang, B.S., Fordham University
Yixin Ouyang, B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Xinying Wang, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Kaishvi Parikh, B.S., University of San Francisco Yuanyuan Wang, B.B.A., Tamkang University, Taiwan
Sukanya Suhas Parsekar, B.Engr., University of Mumbai, Yvette Wang, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
India Xin Xia, B.A., Zhejiang University, China
Yu Qin, B.A., Hunan University, China Zhuoheng Xie, B.S., Purdue University
Jianing Shan, B.A., University of Southern California Ruozhang Yao, B.S., Sun Yat-sen University, China
Yiting Shi, B.S., University of Macau Xiongfeng Yi, B.S., Pennsylvania State University
Mitchell Joseph Riddell Stolarczuk, B.S., University of Haoshen Yu, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Washington Peishuo Yu, B.B.A., University of Texas at Austin
Mi Su, B.S., Sun Yat-sen University, China Vandik Prashant Zaveri, B.S., K.J. Somaiya College of
Jiaxi Sun, B.S., Emory University Engineering, India
Tsen Tai, B.A., National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan Jie Zhao, B.S., Pepperdine University
Yeyang Tang, B.S., University of California, Davis Yucen Zhao, B.A., Brandeis University
Yutong Tang, B.A., Shanghai University of Finance and Qi Zhong, B.A., Shandong University, China
Economics, China Jiaqi Zhu, B.S., University of Southern California

Master of Science – Business Research

Irina Osipova, B.A., New Economic School, Russia
Arash Roghani, B.S., M.S., Sharif University of Technology, Iran

Master of Science – Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Daniela Aguin, B.F.A., Southern Methodist University Carlos Daniel Huerta, B.A., Chapman University
Mayank Bagrecha Brianne Alice Idelman, B.S., University of California,
Carissa Rachel Brones, B.A., University of Southern California San Diego
Ashley Broom, B.S., San Jose State University Aliyah Jeune, B.A., Morehead State University
Jason Allen Buen, B.A., Ateneo De Manila University, Jason Phillip Kim, B.S., University of Southern California
Philippines Angelique Lopez, B.B.A., Sonoma State University
Abril Bustamante Escriu, B.A., University of Southern California Maurice Maschmeyer, B.S., Art Center College of Design
Pei Chiang, B.A., National Taipei University, Taiwan Lee Ashby McMullan, B.B.A., Texas Lutheran University
Kalleah Christine Clerkley Jomar Andres Mendoza, B.S., Indiana University – Purdue
Emily Susan Concialdi, B.S., University of Southern California University Indianapolis; M.S., University of Southern
Gayaneh Davoodian, B.A., University of California, San Diego California
Maria Concetta De Santis, B.B.A., Instituto de Empresa, Spain Sai Saraswathy Menon
Felix Fabian Dey, B.S., University of Cologne, Germany Joseph Babikian Moses, B.B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Jorge Ruben Fajardo Cruz, B.A., Monterrey Institute of Jia Qi Ng, B.S., University of London, United Kingdom
Technology, Mexico Andrea Okeke, B.Engr., Pennsylvania State University
McCall Hall, B.A., University of Washington Daniela Pacheco, B.S., Babson College
Jayton Harps, B.S., San Diego State University Sheila Pham, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles
Zachary Harris, B.S., Brigham Young University – Idaho Gregory William Perry Ray, B.S., California State Polytechnic
Katie Ellen Hasman, B.B.A., Chapman University University, Pomona
Leah Ho, B.A., Soochow University, Taiwan Ivana Sabella, B.A., Universitas Ciputra, Indonesia

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Master of Science – Entrepreneurship and Innovation (continued)

Paula Beatrice Reyes Santos, B.S., Ateneo De Manila University, Brent Theobald, B.A., Vanguard University; M.B.A., University
Philippines of California, Irvine
Valery Valerievich Semin, B.A., B.A., M.A., Moscow State Serdar Turan, B.A., Boston University
Institute of International Relations, Russia Andrea Valdettaro Zavala, B.Engr., University of Lima, Peru
Jon Erik Skovseth, B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Sharon Joy Villalba, B.A., California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona Pomona
Ashten Smith-Gooden, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Benjamin Wanger, B.A., Yale University
Stepan Sobolev, B.B.A., Les Roches International School of Stephanie Courtney Watts, B.A., University of North Carolina at
Hotel Management, Switzerland Chapel Hill
Seth Spivack, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Tyler Joel Wilson

Master of Science – Finance

Jenna Adams, B.S., University of Southern California Yingxiao Li, B.S., The Ohio State University
Maan Alnasser, B.S., King Fahd University of Petroleum and Jiani Liu, B.B.A., City University of Hong Kong
Minerals, Saudi Arabia Ning Liu, B.S., University of California, Davis
Josephine Arjanto, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Weijia Liu, B.B.A., Macau University of Science and Technology
Yash Manish Bazari, B.S., University of Southern California Xiaoying Liu, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Aditi Deepak Bhise, B.Equiv., University of Mumbai, India Laura Michelle Lovell, B.S., University of Southern California
Derek John Brito, B.S., University of Waterloo, Canada Jordan Matthew Francesco Mauro
Hsien-Chi Chai, B.B.A., National Chengchi University, Taiwan Megan Courtney McCashland, B.A., University of Notre Dame
Qingyao Chen Amber Lynn Miller, B.S., University of Southern California
Siyu Chen, B.S., M.S., Renmin University of China Robert Moran, B.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa
Yichuan Chen, B.A., Zhejiang University, China Vu Duy Nguyen, B.S., Trinity College
Yijia Chen Yoo Jin Park, B.A., University of California, Davis
Zeyuan Chen, B.S., Capital University of Economics and Neesha Patel, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Business, China Jeffrey Augustus David Petredes, B.S., University of Colorado,
Chaofan Dai, B.S., Babson College Colorado Springs
Chi Deng, B.A., University of Toronto, Canada Trinity Sanders, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Florian Henri Leonard Gendeau Joel R. Searls, B.A., The Ohio State University; M.B.A.,
Mary Kate Gilleland, B.A., University of Southern California University of California, Los Angeles
Rachel Lynn Good, B.S., University of Virginia Janak Singh Sethi, B.S., Winona State University
Michael Ryan Green, B.A., University of California, Aakarsh Singh, B.S., Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
Santa Barbara Ganesh Sreeram, B.S., Purdue University
Crystal Amber Guerrero, B.S., University of California, Taipeng Su, B.S., East China Normal University
Los Angeles; M.S., California State University, Los Angeles Ye Sun, B.S., University of Tokyo, Japan
Maria Justina Hambali, B.A., University of California, Yihua Tao, B.A., Franklin & Marshall College
Los Angeles Langa Tran, B.S., University of Southern California
Maolin Hao, B.A., Nanjing Audit University, China Nicholas Bowman Van Dyke, B.A., College of William & Mary
Yuejia He Scott Walraven, B.A., University of Southern California
Maxwell Joseph Holden Yuxuan Wang
Ching-Chun Huang, B.B.A., National Taiwan University Ming Yang, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Tianqi Huang, B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Ziqi Yang, B.A., Huazhong University of Science and
Weijia Ji, B.A., Changzhou University, China Technology, China
Matthew Thomas Kahl, B.A., Syracuse University Zimei Yuan, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Parshant Kumar, B.S., Lahore University of Management Nicolas Zapatero-Zubiaurre
Sciences, Pakistan Xiao Zhai, B.S., University of Southern California
Fredrik Toivo Larsson, B.A., University of California, Irvine Yihuai Zhang, B.A., Huazhong University of Science and
Ryan Mitchell Lebda, B.A., University of California, Irvine Technology, China
Lanxiang Li, B.S., University of California, San Diego Lizhang Zhu, B.S., University of Waterloo, Canada
Linhan Li, B.S., Purdue University Tianyue Zhuang, B.S., University of Southern California
Qingqing Li, B.B.A., University of Hong Kong Hanyun Zou, B.A., University of Toronto, Canada
Sihan Li, B.S., Boston University

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Master of Science – Global Supply Chain Management

Waqas Ahmad, B.S., Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Zibo Liang, B.S., Purdue University
India Chiayin Liao, B.B.A., Tamkang University, Taiwan
Ricardo Rodrigues De Almeida, B.B.A., Universidade do Estado Chenguang Long, B.S., North Dakota State University
do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Andrew Lu, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Mathew N. Amah, B.Engr., Enugu State University of Science Shuting Luan, B.S., Dongbei University of Finance and
and Technology, Nigeria Economics, China
Juyoung An, B.S., Kyung Hee University, South Korea David Edward Lusky, B.B.A., University of Texas, El Paso
George Arterberry, B.A., Howard University; M.A., University of Bingyu Ma, B.A., University of California, San Diego
the District of Columbia Jon Ariihau Malmezac
Matthew Paul Bader, B.S., University of Richmond Lingjie Mao, B.S., Bentley University
Madison Bauman, B.B.A., Sonoma State University Megan Mary McSherry, B.S., University of Southern California
Marlon Craig Bellinger, B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Clarissa Marie Moreaux, B.S., California State University, Fresno
University Claudia Estefania Munoz Lopez, B.A., Universidad Casa Blanca,
Aashima Bhardwaj, B.S., University of Delhi, India Mexico
Robyn Eric Bonner, B.S., Michigan State University; B.S., Deepika Nagarajan, B.Engr., Savitribai Phule Pune University,
Bowling Green State University India
Chia-Chieh Chang, B.A., Zhejiang University, China Marut Narayan, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Technological University,
Meng-Hsien Chang, B.B.A., Soochow University, Taiwan India
Jiameng Chen, B.S., The Ohio State University Peter J. Newbegin, B.S., Northern Arizona University
Ying-Jung Chen, B.B.A., National Chengchi University, Taiwan Matthew Loc Nguyen, B.S., California State University,
Yu Chen, B.S., The Ohio State University Long Beach
Pojen Cheng, B.B.A., Chang Gung University, Taiwan; M.S., Brian Patrick Paggao, B.A., University of San Diego; M.B.A.,
Yuan Ze University, Taiwan Loyola Marymount University
Jose Gabriel Chirinos, B.S., California State University, Raveena Shashidhar Pai, B.Engr., University of Mumbai, India
Los Angeles Yu Hsuan Pao, B.B.A., National Taiwan University
Charles Cruz, B.S., California State University, Fullerton; Jonash Parker, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
M.B.A., University of Phoenix Jesus Pulido, B.S., California State University, Stanislaus
Odmaa Davaajargal, B.A., University of International Business Sofia Saenz Reina, B.Engr., Monterrey Institute of Technology,
and Economics, China Mexico
Steven Dien, B.S., University of Utah Matthew Schulzki, B.B.A., California State University,
Leslie Carole Durham, B.A./B.S., Auburn University Long Beach
Marlon Alexander Euceda Iscoa, B.B.A., Universidad Xianhan Shang, B.A., University of Washington
Metropolitana de Honduras Laura Springer, B.S., United States Merchant Marine Academy
Yuxuan Fang, B.Engr., Sichuan University, China Jory Statner, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Kepu Feiloakitau Jr., B.S., MMGMT, M.B.A., National Michelle Terrell, B.A., Vanguard University
American University Courtney Nicole Thompson, B.A., B.A., Ashford University
Rozanna Handrich, B.S., San Francisco State University Sindy Vargas, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Jiani He, B.S., Arizona State University Joseph Lemon Walker, B.A., George Washington University
Blain Ellis Holmes, B.S., Excelsior College Nina Walter, B.S., University of Southern California
Himani Jakhar, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Technological University, Dongyu Wang, B.A., Indiana University, Bloomington
India Luyi Wang, B.A., University of Miami
Matthias Immanuel Kandler, B.S., Ludwig Maximilian University Yilu Wang, B.S., University of Southern California
of Munich, Germany Michael Sik Yin Wong, B.S., California State University,
Sean Kerns, B.S., Arizona State University Long Beach
Hyun Woo Kim, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Haolin Xiong, B.B.A., University of Miami
Junior Young Kim, B.A., University of Southern California Haihan Xu, B.Engr., Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Myung Ji Kim, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Yichun Xu, B.S., Shanghai University, China
Susie Kim, B.A., University of Southern California Fan Ye, B.A., Central University of Finance and Economics, China
Simon Lam, B.A., California State University, East Bay Xue Yu, B.S., University of San Francisco
Hsin-Ting Cindy Lee, B.A., University of California, San Diego Sijia Zheng, B.S., American University
Ju Hyun Lee, B.S., Dankook University, South Korea Xiaochang Zheng, B.A., Michigan State University
Peter Lee, B.S., University of California, San Diego Feiran Zhou, B.A., Michigan State University
Lingfeng Li, B.Engr., Chang An University, China Rui Zhu, B.A., Michigan State University
Zhenbin Li, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Ting Zhuo, B.A., Beijing Institute of Technology, China

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Master of Science – Marketing

Adam Barrera, B.B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Samantha Miller, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Pomona Lu Peng, B.A., University of Western Ontario, Canada
Jacqueline Andrews Bridgford, B.A., University of Southern Vinathi Prasad, B.A., Emory University
California Yining Qian, B.A., University of Shanghai for Science and
Ning-Hsin Chang, B.A., National Chengchi University, Technology, China
Taiwan Beita Raeen, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Ponr Cheancharadpong, B.B.A., Loyola Marymount University Rashmi Ramamurthy
Lingling Chen, B.B.A., University of Oklahoma Keiry Rodriguez, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Liwei Chen, B.A., Shanghai University of International Business Monica Andreina Sanabria, B.A., California State University,
and Economics, China Fullerton
Richard Chen, B.B.A., Boston University Yi Shan Shih, B.S., Pennsylvania State University
Curran C. Daly, B.A., Humboldt State University Nicki N. Trinh, B.S., California State Polytechnic University,
Boer Deng, B.A., American University Pomona
Elisa Michell Flores Caceres, B.A., University of California, Maria Eduarda Volpato Calore, B.A., Escola Superior de
Irvine Propaganda e Marketing, Brazil
Zibo Gong, B.B.A., Emory University Qian Wang, B.A., Donghua University, China; M.S., Hong Kong
Ziqi Hu, B.A., Donghua University, China University of Science and Technology
Lingyi Jin, B.A., University of British Columbia, Canada Xiaoran Wang, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Anna Johnson, B.S., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Zhen Wang, B.A., Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Bordeaux,
Jingjia Kong, B.S., Central University of Finance and Economics, France
China Zihui Wang, B.B.A., College of William & Mary
Jinyoung Lee, B.B.A., Seoul Women’s University, South Korea Tian Xia, B.A., Beijing University of Technology, China
David Wenyang Li, B.A., University of California, San Diego Duo Xu, B.A., M.S., East China Normal University
Zeran Li, B.A., University of British Columbia, Canada Jiaqi Xu, B.S., Nanjing University, China
Ruowei Liao, B.A., University of California, San Diego Jiawen Xu, B.A., M.A., Shanghai International Studies
Cheng Kuo Lin, B.A., California State University, Long Beach University, China
Shuting Lin, B.A., Renmin University of China; Grad.Cert., Jian Yang, B.A., The Ohio State University
University of Southern California Xinyan Yu, B.A., Sun Yat-sen University, China
Yu Hsiang Lin, B.B.A., National Chengchi University, Taiwan Ningyu Zhang, B.A., University of International Business and
Zhihan Lin, B.S., Boston University Economics, China
Tiffany Luke, B.S., University of Southern California Wenjun Zhang, B.S., University of San Francisco
Meruedee Mahasiri, B.A., University of California, Irvine Xiaoting Zhang, B.A., Zhejiang University, China
Golnaz Mahmoodi Hashemi, B.Engr., Islamic Azad University, Boyu Zhao, B.A., University of Washington
Iran Yannan Zhou, B.A., University of British Columbia, Canada
Michael Matthews, B.A., University of California, Irvine Yijie Zhou, B.S., Northeastern University
Mariia Merzliakova, B.B.A., Saint Petersburg State University, Yingying Zhou, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Russia

Master of Science – Social Entrepreneurship

Anna Adriana, B.A., University of California, Irvine Godfrey Arnold Coker, B.S., Purdue University; M.B.A.,
Mashal Nuha Ali-Ghelani, B.A., University of California, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.P.H., University of Southern
Los Angeles California
Amy Anderson, B.Ed., University of Kansas Jessica Suzette Contreras, B.S., California State University,
Sorya Neang Arroyo, B.A., University of California, Riverside Los Angeles
Suraya Lorette Arslan, B.A., University of California, Cynthia Lizbeth Corona, B.S., University of La Verne
Santa Cruz Ana Laura Cuevas-Flores, B.S., Chapman University
Hamsini Balaji, B.S., Mississippi State University Shehan De Silva, B.A., University of Texas at Austin
Graham McCullough Batstone, B.S., Fordham University Deshaunna Kiera Dorsey, B.S., Tuskegee University
Rockale Bowman, B.S., California State University, Long Beach Liziane Dranka Silva, B.A., Federal University of Parana, Brazil
Victoria A. Bridenstine, B.A., Occidental College Yuanlong Du, M.Engr., Duke University
Deni Burhasan, B.S., University of Lampung, Indonesia Isabella Emsallem, B.A., American University
Luciana Maria Chalita Campos, B.L., Universidade Tiradentes, Yaxuan Feng, B.A., South China Normal University
Brazil Aja Finger, B.A., American University

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Master of Science – Social Entrepreneurship (continued)

Elizabeth Parker Garard, B.A., Vanderbilt University Kristine C. Pendon, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Meghan Ginley, B.A., University of San Francisco Chih Chieh Peng, B.A., Renmin University of China
Lisa Charmaine Gordon-Cain, B.A., Long Island University – Rami A. Pinchasi, B.A., University of Southern California
Southampton College Jesus Plascencia, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Shensheng Gu, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Courtney Lynn Poey, B.A., Texas Christian University
Khafre Hailey, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Duncan Neil Preston, B.S., University of Southampton, United
Isabelle Cathcart Hall, B.A., Queen’s University, Canada Kingdom
Tiffany Marie Hendrix, B.S., California State University, Nina Coit Regan
Long Beach Georgina Rojas Velasco, B.B.A., Monterrey Institute of
Daniel O. Imatorbhebhe, B.A., University of Southern California Technology, Mexico
Nadine Isaacs, B.A., University of California, Riverside Kezia Santoso, B.L., University Pelita Harapan, Indonesia;
Tammy Terese Johnson, B.A., University of Southern California LL.M., University of Indonesia
Mike Jones, B.S., Pepperdine University Stefy Santoso, B.A., Parahyangan Catholic University, Indonesia
Daniel Farouk Kawah, B.A., Morgan State University Lauren Sato, B.S., Chapman University
Samuel Kimani, B.A., Simpson University Deena L. Saunders-Green, B.A., M.S.W., California State
Miles Lambert-Peck, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz University, San Bernardino
Kenia Alejandra Lopez, B.A., California State University, Megan Singh Sidhu, B.A., Pitzer College
Northridge Maria Luisa Sim, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Pauline Martinez, B.S., University of Southern California Pamella Stracke De Oliveira, LL.B., Universidade Presbiteriana
Gareen B. Mehserdjian, B.S., University of California, Mackenzie, Brazil
Los Angeles Shivani Tushar Tarsadia, B.A., Chapman University
Antoinette Munoz, B.B.A., Peruvian University of Applied Homer Matagi Wolman, B.A., Brigham Young University,
Sciences, Peru Hawaii
Rachel Elisabeth Murray, B.S., Auburn University Fan Yang, B.A., Nanjing Normal University, China
Daniel Musa, B.A., University of Southern California Asmaa Zantout, B.B.A., American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Luciana Oliveira Paulino, B.A., Universidade Estadual Paulista,
Brazil

Graduate Certificate – Business Analytics

Jacob Acharte Huijin Han Kristina Rae Lindstrom Yiqing Song
Samuel Bergman Jiani He Aixuan Liu Katelin Ann Stidham
Siqi Bian Yilu He Charlie Liu Haoyi Su
Mark Darren Bogost Jeremy Helstrom Dan Liu Arnoldus Janssen Sufjan
Kevin Carney Calvin H. Ho Jing Liu Dustin Tran
Xi Chen Donghui Huang Shuting Luan Kalvin Tran
Xu Chen Bryan David Hudson Silvia Lundgren Wan-Chen Tsai
Ziqing Chen Brian Jin Hur Xinyi Luo Dongyu Wang
Chungkwoun Chi Novalino Idrus Xindan Meng Guanyu Wang
Minglu Chi Keith Jenkins Zhizhi Min Yilu Wang
Nicholas Chung Chenxin Ji Aryan Moassessi Yin Wang
Elizabeth Ann Sur Cruz Nan Jiang Fangwei Ni Victor Christopher Webster
Lindsay Cui Siddhesh Sunil Kadam Christopher Joseph Page Nora R. Wu
Erika Ivonne Diego Jason C. Kim Ningxin Pan Xiaofeng Xiao
Ruihan Ding Junting Gawain Lai Donghoon Park Yayi Yang
Tianjiao Ding Moonkyu Lee Anders David Peterson Winnie Yu
Yuxuan Fang Steven Kun Lee Saif Ur Rehman Jason Zhan
Xia Feng Kristopher Leong Jiayun Shen Di Zhang
Jiatong Geng Zhenbin Li Swathi Shetty Shihui Zhang
Jessica Cho Go Zhihan Li Cheng Shi Xin Zhang
Shikhar Goyal Zibo Liang Donald Eric Siess Feiran Zhou
Tanish Gupta Chan Lim Avantika Singh Han Zhu
McCall Hall Mary Lin Seokkeon Song

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Graduate Certificate – Business Fundamentals

Thomas Helmut Saal

Graduate Certificate – Financial Analysis and Valuation

Jonathan Crane Chih Hsien Liu Richard Stanton Russell Dustin Tran
Kevin Alan Fohrer William Prioleau Donald Eric Siess Bryan Lee Vanderpool
Ryan King Pedro Paulo Mariano Ramos Yunmo Sun Karen Wenyu Wei

Graduate Certificate – Marketing

Jacob Acharte Jessica Malashevich Holcombe Adi Manvich Avantika Singh
Michael Gessner Boileau Keith Jenkins Marissa Leilani McClure Rebecca Sun
Michael Caracciolo Michael Adam Kandel Madison Do Nguyen Natasha Thakkar
Qingyu Chen Jason C. Kim Kathiresan Palaniyappan Peijean Tamera Tsai
Katherine Ann Conover Whitney Rebecca Koblin Cindy Pham Wan-Chen Tsai
Elizabeth Ann Sur Cruz Victoria Kozhevnikov Alexandra T. Pinckney Janet Wi
Dorothy Dai Benjamin Wayne Larsen Sicong Qiu Ade Yoga
Hongbin Dai Olivia Laviolette Robert Booth Ramsay Kara S. Yoshihara
Chenliang Ge Candace Lee Saif Ur Rehman Michelle Yu
Shani Rachel Gilboa Vincent Li Nyle Rioux Weisheng Yu
Jessica Cho Go Jiahui Liu Darshan Dilip Shah Winnie Yu
Khafre Hailey Gabriela Luttecke Christina Chintamira Ruoxuan Zhou
Katherine Rose Henning Megan Vanessa Luu Hasiholan Simorangkir Xiaoying Zhou

Graduate Certificate – Optimization and Supply Chain Management

Rohan Ashok Bhosale Dan Liu Kartik Patel Aditya Sarda
Ziqing Chen Xuanyi Liu Prateek Shailesh Prabhune Swathi Shetty
Chengzhang Cheng Karthik Prakash Majgi Gautham Srinivasa Kanwardeep Singh Sidhu
Shikhar Goyal Shreya Makinani Rachakonda Shuvam Sinha
Tanish Gupta Aditi Mathur Anuj Atul Rajore Victor Christopher Webster
Yilu He Vinay Sagar Mudlapur Ananth Ramesh Jiefeng Xia
Calvin H. Ho Prashanth Natarajan Jiufeng Rong Tianyao Yang
Niranjan Rajendra Kadam Rohit Mukesh Nimje Zhongxuan Ruan Xueer Zhuang
Riya Kapoor Priti Vithaldas Pai Adrian C. Santos

Graduate Certificate – Strategy and Management Consulting

George Warren Burga Jason Andrew Curtis Sarah Jarrar Robert Phillip Santilli
Xinyu Chen Eric Andre Garcia Kevin Nguyen Adrian C. Santos
Ani Chimayan Kevin Hartantio Michael Patrick Nieman Emily Kent Scheidel
Gunce Ezgi Cinay Karim Ismail Stephen Shihwen Ou Megan Singh Sidhu
Kelly Elizabeth Crown Marissa Jacy Jiraporn Rungvivatjarus Garrett Smith

Graduate Certificate – Sustainability and Business

Erika Ivonne Diego Pauline Martinez
Ayten Betul Kahya Stephanie Rose Van Sickel

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Graduate Certificate – Technology Commercialization

Sera Chang Rubab Gardezi Gregory William Perry Ray Bill Kuo-Shin Sun
Christopher Scott Clay Zachary Harris Saif Ur Rehman Charisse Williams
Christopher Lee Cronin Jacob Brian Leonard Thomas Helmut Saal Eugene Yoon
Carolin Fleischmann Anders David Peterson Valery Valerievich Semin Haizhen Zhang
Matthias Gallas

USC School of Cinematic Arts

Dean Elizabeth M. Daley

Bachelor of Arts
Ryan Boris Abdelnour, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Elba Judith Cabrera, Cinema and Media Studies
Production Georgina Elizabeth Cahill, Animation and Digital Arts
Aman Adlakha, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production Alexander John Calbi, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor –
Reina Akamatsu, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production East Asian Languages and Cultures
Arthur Akopyan, Interactive Entertainment Madison Raine Campione, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Elisa Marie Alfonso, Media Arts and Practice Production, Minor – German
Alegre Attias, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor – Music Pierson Wood Carlsen, Cinema and Media Studies
Industry Cheriden Paris Carlton, Media Arts and Practice
Michael Justin Bachurski, Media Arts and Practice Emma Jane Cataldo, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Layla Leah Baradaran, Cinema and Media Studies Production & Cinema and Media Studies
Lane Belton, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor – Gender Kerri Cecil, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Studies Samuel Carl Celeste, Interactive Entertainment
Dhruvika Keyur Bhagat, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Jessie Chia-Ling Chang, Animation and Digital Arts, Minor –
Production Game Animation
Shrey Bhargava, Theatre & Cinema and Media Studies Riley Chapman, Cinema and Media Studies
Maya Bingham, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor – Digital Ryan Patrick Chavez, Media Arts and Practice, Minor – Music
Studies Production
Westen William Blair, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Catherine Rock Chen, Animation and Digital Arts
Production Jonathan Chen, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Ilona Crista Bodnar, Media Arts and Practice Minor – Music Production
Matheus De Castro Borges, Interactive Entertainment Marco Chiong, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Andrew Hideo Boyles, Cinema and Media Studies Georgina Chiou, Media Arts and Practice
Zachary Michael Braden, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor – Yeon Ju Cho, Animation and Digital Arts, Minor – Computer
Entrepreneurship Programming
Thomas O’Connor Brangle, Cinema and Media Studies Courtney Yuri Choe, Animation and Digital Arts
Sophia Brennan, Media Arts and Practice Sophie Hau Yue Chu, Interactive Entertainment, Minor –
Dylan Thomas Brosnan, Cinema and Media Studies Animation and Digital Arts
Theodore Buckwald, Cinema and Media Studies Ursula Graal Collins-Laine, East Asian Area Studies & Cinema
Rose Francesca Bueno, Cinema and Media Studies and Media Studies
Jessica Bui, Interactive Entertainment, Minor – Game Animation Jalen Christopher Conway, Media Arts and Practice
Joseph Alan Thomas Burch, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Clerisse Heidi Cornejo, Interactive Entertainment
Production Drew Ayrton Credico, Interactive Entertainment, Minor –
Miranda Grace Burke, Animation and Digital Arts Game Entrepreneurism
Robert James Butler III, Cinema and Media Studies Carey Linda Crooks, Cognitive Science & Media Arts and
Paul Byun, Media Arts and Practice, Minor – Organizational Practice
Leadership and Management Tiana D’Amico Coles, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Ericka S. Cabrera Cardenas, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Production Leyi Dai, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor – Screenwriting

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Colin Charles Dale, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor – Yoon Jae Kang, Animation and Digital Arts
Screenwriting Yising Kao, Cinema and Media Studies
Jaden Davon Davis, Interactive Entertainment, Minor – Video Lara Marie Karamardian, Cinema and Media Studies
Game Programming & East Asian Languages and Cultures Matthew Jorgen Katz, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Michael Peter DePalma, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Production Chan Ha Kim, Animation and Digital Arts
Nicolas Angelo Defrank, Interactive Entertainment, Minor – Luke Jeffrey Konopasky, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Themed Entertainment Production
Benjamin Jian-Lin Del Vecchio, Cinema and Media Studies Samantha Koulikas, Cinema and Media Studies
Olivia Ann Devenne, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Tyler Tadashi Kowta, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor –
Production Entertainment Industry
Blair Elizabeth Devereaux, Interactive Entertainment Hannah Pearl Kreiswirth, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor –
Ransher Dhaliwal, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Documentary
Production Mona Kubota-Johnson, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor –
Vincent Gregory Dixon, Cinema and Media Studies Theatre
Emma Anna Koljian Drewry, Cinema and Media Studies Jacob Samuel Land, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor –
Julia Ann Ehlert, Media Arts and Practice Themed Entertainment
Rachel Elysse Emig, Interactive Entertainment Sydney Morgan Lang, Interactive Entertainment
Amanda Fan, Interactive Entertainment Michael Jacob Lappen, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Austin Leeds Fickman, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor – Production
Entertainment Industry Bryan Lee, Animation and Digital Arts
Julia Youngjean Fleisig, Animation and Digital Arts Chris Lee, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Lewis Forde, Media Arts and Practice Eumin Lee, Media Arts and Practice, Minor – Web Technologies
Julianne Fox, Cinema and Media Studies and Applications
Everett Frank, Interactive Entertainment Aaron David Lerner, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor –
Rachael Garcia, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production Screenwriting
Alex Gabriel Garza, Animation and Digital Arts Emily Wing Yin Lu, Visual and Performing Arts Studies &
Devan Gavin, Cinema and Media Studies Media Arts and Practice, Minor – Dance
Catherine Gensler, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Justin Lu, Interactive Entertainment, Minor – Video Game
Production Programming
Shannon Godly, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production Fernando Magana, Cinema and Media Studies
Millicent Jane Golding, Cinema and Media Studies Malin Virginia Mahoney, Media Arts and Practice
Trisha Therese Golec, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Michael Mann, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Production Brandon Michael Marsh, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor –
Oliver Winston Gray, Media Arts and Practice Entertainment Industry
Noah Haile, Gender Studies & Interactive Entertainment Fergus Patrick McGillivray, Cinema and Media Studies
Talbot Noelle Hall, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Brynn Noelle McIntosh, Media Arts and Practice
Production Laura Janice McPherson, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor –
Jacob Nathaniel Hankin, Cinema and Media Studies Spanish
Erik Kuan He, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production Griffin Adam Aneil Meyer, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor –
Lauryn Nicole Henry, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor – Entertainment Industry
Screenwriting Kyle Miller, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Noah Gardner Herndon, Cinema and Media Studies Kian Mirnezam, Cinema and Media Studies
Kirsten Hoang, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production Atessa Moneer Moghimi, Cinema and Media Studies
Leila Jean Hoffpauir, Cinema and Media Studies Connor Thomas Moran, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor –
Diamond Howard, Cinema and Media Studies Screenwriting
Hayley Elizabeth Hughes, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Emilia Nova Moretto, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor –
Production Screenwriting
Caroline Iaffaldano, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Emily A. Mota, Cinema and Media Studies
Production Souheil Moufarrej, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor –
Justine Marie Dorine Jammes, Cinema and Media Studies Screenwriting
Jingyi Jiang, Cinema and Media Studies Patrick Joseph Mulcare, Media Arts and Practice
Nile Summer Jones, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies Andrew Isaac Nallathambi, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor –
Catherine Susan Kane, Cinema and Media Studies Media Economics and Entrepreneurship

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Jacqueline Yvonne Navarro, Media Arts and Practice, Minor – Evan Siegal, Cinema and Media Studies
Dance in Entertainment Hannah Brooke Sirulnick, Cinema and Media Studies
Brad Nelson, Cinema and Media Studies Samantha Normandie Slater, Cinematic Arts, Film and
Andrea Ngeleka, Cinema and Media Studies Television Production
Laterrian Rachell Officer-McIntosh, Cinematic Arts, Film and Ana Rocio Solimano, Interactive Entertainment, Minor – Game
Television Production Entrepreneurism
Michelle Elise Olson, Interactive Entertainment, Minor – Video Kevin Spitzer, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Game Programming Ian Cole Spohr, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Talia Linnea Olson, Animation and Digital Arts Production
Jonathan Osazee, Animation and Digital Arts Sabrina Banks Stamnes, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor –
Rohit Dhun Padmakumar, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor – Performance Science
Entertainment Industry Mato Standing Soldier, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor –
Norris Jackson Palmer, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Media and Social Change
Production, Minor – Screenwriting Leah Nicole Starr, Cinema and Media Studies
Aaron Phillips, Cinema and Media Studies Winston Alexander Stemler, Cinema and Media Studies,
Carter Y. Piccillo, Interactive Entertainment, Minor – Game Minor – Screenwriting & Economics
Animation Steele Asaph Stewart, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Hayley Lancaster Pike, Media Arts and Practice, Minor – Production
Computer Programming John Michael Stover, Animation and Digital Arts
Michelle Pina, Interactive Entertainment Maria Jose Suarez Agudelo, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor –
Davide Pinto, Cinema and Media Studies Entertainment Industry
Ricardo De Almeida Pires, Neuroscience & Cinematic Arts, Film Ellis Jamal Sutton, Cinema and Media Studies
and Television Production Alisha Syed, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Mara Pleasure, Human Biology & Media Arts and Practice Joe Yee Tan, Interactive Entertainment
Camerin Grace Plew, Cinema and Media Studies Hannah Michelle Taragan, Cinema and Media Studies
Valentina Povolo, Cinema and Media Studies & Art History Lee Thibodeau, Media Arts and Practice, Minor – Computer
Han Alexandra Puyu, Cinema and Media Studies Programming
Arnika Rahman, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production Haley Aiko Tomaszewski, Animation and Digital Arts, Minor –
Jelena Rajic, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production Game Animation
Akshay Ravi, Media Arts and Practice & Cinematic Arts, Film Anthony Michael Tringali, Cinema and Media Studies
and Television Production Oluwatomi Tunrarebi, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor –
Isabella Olivia Rees, Interactive Entertainment Screenwriting
Hannah Ruth Reynolds, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Nitya Turaga, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Production Aditya Sriram Vempaty, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Diego John Riley, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor – Production
Screenwriting Alec Tristan Veznedaroglu, Cinema and Media Studies
Dylan Joseph Rohn, Cinema and Media Studies Andre Naum Voloshin, Cinema and Media Studies
Melanie Romero, English & Cinema and Media Studies Clayton James Vozzella, Cinema and Media Studies
Rachel Rose, Cinema and Media Studies Blake Stephen Wagner, Cinematic Arts, Critical Studies
Lily Violet Rosenthal, Cinema and Media Studies Yue Wang, Media Arts and Practice
Saul Aron Rubin, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor – Nia Renee Warren, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Screenwriting Production
Myles Lawrence Rublee, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Drew Patrick Welch, Interactive Entertainment
Production, Minor – Marketing Eva Marie Wierzbicki, Interactive Entertainment, Minor –
Kai Jeffery Sampadian, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor – Themed Entertainment
Screenwriting Ariana Marie Wilkie, Interactive Entertainment, Minor –
Jorge Sandoval, Interactive Entertainment Themed Entertainment
Vinicius Santos, Cinema and Media Studies Andrea Denise Williams, Media Arts and Practice, Minor –
Patrick Lorenz Saulo, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television French
Production Alexandra Jane Winschel, Cinema and Media Studies, Minor –
Jonathan David Schafer, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Screenwriting
Production Nicholas Sinclair Woltersdorf, Cinematic Arts, Film and
Collin Featherstone Schuster, Animation and Digital Arts, Television Production & Cinema and Media Studies, Minor –
Minor – Screenwriting Screenwriting & Sports Media Industries

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Oona Astrid Wuolijoki, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Kevin Hong-De Yan, Interactive Entertainment
Production Ruoyu Zhang, Economics & Cinema and Media Studies
Yanyu Xu, Media Arts and Practice, Minor – Applied Analytics David Lichi Zhu, Animation and Digital Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Carl David Albert, Writing for Screen and Television Alexander Chamecki Greenblatt, Writing for Screen and
Leo Beckett Allanach, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Television
Production, Minor – Screenwriting Noelle Hanson, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Cole Andrew Bacani, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Robert Cecil Hass, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Production Production
Benjamin Baraad, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Keith Matthew Herrmann, Writing for Screen and Television
Production Daniel Meyer Higgins, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Brendan Michael Bennett, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Production Holton William Hockaday, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Charles Abraham Blecker, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Production Elizabeth Ann Hook, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Lucas Courtney Bohlinger, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Production Emma Jane Beiles Howie, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Madison Bronder Boll, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Production Haley Campbell Hudkins, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Ursula Bowling, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production Production, Minor – Screenwriting
Mary Aiming Bronaugh, Writing for Screen and Television Annika Ellen Jarvis, Writing for Screen and Television
William Byrne Bynan, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Fedor Karpenko, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Production Kelsey Jane Keranen, Writing for Screen and Television, Minor –
Alyssa Renee Callahan, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Narrative Structure
Production Matthew Kerr, Writing for Screen and Television
Robert Jordan Carieri, Writing for Screen and Television Aryan Shah Rukh Khan, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Alexander Casimir, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Production Kyoungwook Kim, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Hannah Grace Ceselski, Writing for Screen and Television Production, Minor – Entertainment Industry
Alexandra Lily Victoria Chu, Cinematic Arts, Film and Lauren Marie Krikorian, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Television Production Production
Natalie Rachel Cohn-Aronoff, Writing for Screen and Television, Cheuk Kwan Derrie Kwan, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Minor – Law and Public Policy Production
Lauren Nelson Collette, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television John Brett Laverman, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Production Production
Zoe Lexia Correa, Writing for Screen and Television Tiffany Yt Lin, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Francisco Manuel Covarrubias, Cinematic Arts, Film and Minor – Animation and Digital Arts
Television Production Nicolas Lopez, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Catherine Sophia Deptuch, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Malone Joseph Lumarda, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Production Production, Minor – Game Entrepreneurism
Joseph Daniel Derose, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Ross Alexander Ken Matlin, Writing for Screen and Television,
Production Minor – Psychology
John Richard Eubanks III, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Peter McGarry, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Production, Minor – Screenwriting Belton Kleberg McMurrey, Writing for Screen and Television
Joshua Tyler Friedman, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television James George McNeill, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Production Production
Elias David Ginsberg, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Michael Joseph Milito, Writing for Screen and Television,
Production Minor – Marketing
Claire Elise Gostin, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Zoe Grace Elizabeth Mills, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Production Production
Cameron Michael Greely, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Ariana Yoshie Theresa Miyake, Cinematic Arts, Film and
Production Television Production

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Bachelor of Fine Arts (continued)

Dylan Mondschein, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Isaac Jorge Sanchez, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Production Production
Justin Seungjin Moon, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Alexa Madison Silver, Writing for Screen and Television
Production Joanna Smith, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Kadija Kiyomi Moulton, Writing for Screen and Television Kennedy Reed Allexandria Smith-Kutyla, Cinematic Arts, Film
Shane Munson, Writing for Screen and Television, Minor – and Television Production
Culture, Media and Entertainment Rafael Souza, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Roma J. Murphy, Writing for Screen and Television Mia Ujiie Tess, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Lily Brooks Norris, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Minor – Entertainment Industry
Production Shannon Michaela Thomson, Cinematic Arts, Film and
Dylan O’Reilly, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, Television Production
Minor – Entrepreneurship Nestor Trujillo, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Aodhan Koji Ozawa Burns, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Gabriela Mueller Ury, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Production Production
Austin Leigh Pryfogle, Writing for Screen and Television Isabella Ramos Vallero, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Nicholas Kresna Pudjarminta, Cinematic Arts, Film and Production, Minor – Race, Ethnicity and Politics
Television Production Felipe Vargas, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Caroline Isabella Puts, Writing for Screen and Television Minor – Marketing
Alya Rehman, Writing for Screen and Television, Minor – Media Liam C. Walsh, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Economics and Entrepreneurship Meredith Brittany Wells, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Max Retik, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production Production
Chasey Ridgley, Writing for Screen and Television Ryan Alexis Williams, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Erica Grace Riley, Writing for Screen and Television Production
Noah Ringer, Writing for Screen and Television Taylor Alexis Stith Willis, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Timothy W. Ryan, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Production Connor Noel Wilson, Writing for Screen and Television
Samantha Ashlyn Sadoff, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Natalie Mon Ting Wong, Writing for Screen and Television,
Production, Minor – Gender Studies Minor – Business Law

Master of Arts
Ryan Emmanuel Banfi, Cinema and Media Studies, B.A., Pitzer Marquise Mays, Cinema and Media Studies, B.A., University of
College Wisconsin – Madison
Fabian Leonard Bock, Cinematic Arts, B.S., Stanford University Matthew Logan Meier, Cinema and Media Studies, B.A.,
Stacy Roxanne Davies, Cinema and Media Studies, B.A., University of Southern California
California State University, Long Beach; M.P.W., University of Jade Erin Miller, Cinema and Media Studies, B.A., Harvard
Southern California University
Jacob Allen Dawe, Cinema and Media Studies, B.A., Yale Robert Anthony Picciano, Cinema and Media Studies, B.A.,
University Johns Hopkins University
Madeline Hawk, Cinema and Media Studies, B.A., DePauw Sydney Rubin, Cinematic Arts, B.S., Tufts University
University Tania Sarfraz, Cinema and Media Studies, B.A., Brown
July Hodara, Cinema and Media Studies, B.A., University of University; M.F.A., University of Notre Dame
California, Berkeley Raphael Souza Rosalen, Cinema and Media Studies, B.A.,
Lee Spragens Irwin, Cinema and Media Studies, B.A., University University of Southern California
of Southern California Ryan S. Swen, Cinema and Media Studies, B.A., University of
Yu Jin Jeong, Cinema and Media Studies, B.A., University of Washington
California, Berkeley Jing Xian Yang, Cinema and Media Studies, B.A., University of
Anthony Lee, Cinema and Media Studies, B.A., University of British Columbia, Canada
California, San Diego Ran Zhou, Cinema and Media Studies, B.A., Fudan University,
Nicholas Levesque, Cinema and Media Studies, B.A., Emerson China
College
Alyssa Matlosz, Cinematic Arts, B.A., University of Southern
California

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Master of Fine Arts

Samuel Wadsworth Adams, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Chuan Hui Chang, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Production, B.A., Hampshire College Production, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Meredith Agran, Interactive Media, B.A., Smith College Chun Chun Chang, Animation and Digital Arts, B.F.A., Taipei
David Daniel Aguilar, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television National University of the Arts, Taiwan
Production, B.A., Harvard University Emil Shen Chang, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Mashael Alqahtani, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., Production, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Emerson College Baihui Chen, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Miles Travis Alva, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Production, B.A., California State University, Northridge Pin-Jung Chen, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Ryan James Andersen, Interactive Media, B.M., Berklee College B.A., National Chengchi University, Taiwan
of Music Yifei Chen, Interactive Media, B.A., Smith College
Paolo Alfret Antypas, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Yucong Chen, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Production, B.A., SUNY Buffalo B.A., Communication University of China
Clarissa Appelt, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., Federal Taylor Nneka Chukwu, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A.,
University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil University of Tulsa
Ari J. Bach, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, Joshua Ciccel, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
B.F.A., University of Colorado, Colorado Springs B.F.A., Syracuse University
Rebecca Ballard, Producing for Film, Television and New Media, Mitchel David Cole, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Production, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Hannah Bang, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, Mitchell Graham Colley, Producing for Film, Television and
B.F.A., Cooper Union New Media, B.F.A., California Institute of the Arts
Christopher Anthony Beaton, Cinematic Arts, Film and Catherine Pruden Cropp, Producing for Film, Television and
Television Production, B.A., University of Southern California New Media, B.A., University of Southern California
Yining Bei, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, Sara Alize Cross, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
B.Engr., University of Delaware Production, B.A., Columbia College
Adele Biraghi, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, Benjamin Cunis, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
B.A., University of the Arts London, United Kingdom Production, B.A., Catholic University of America
Caleb Bladh, Interactive Media, B.A., California State University, Huazhang Dai, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Northridge B.A., San Francisco State University; Grad.Cert., University of
Emily Cabot Blau, Animation and Digital Arts, B.A., B.F.A., Southern California
Washington University in St. Louis Anna Damaskova, Producing for Film, Television and
Kent Booze, Producing for Film, Television and New Media, New Media, B.A., Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
B.A., Dartmouth College Agazi Habenom Desta, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Derek Bosko, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, Production, B.A., University of Southern California
B.A., SUNY Binghamton Jivitesh Singh Dhaliwal, Interactive Media, B.Engr., Panjab
Meryam Bouadjemi, Producing for Film, Television and University, India
New Media, B.S., University of Maryland, College Park Julia Renee Dillard, Producing for Film, Television and
Chehade Boulos, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television New Media, B.S., San Diego State University
Production, B.S., University of Florida Karter Lyle Kaonohiali’I Duff, Interactive Media, B.A.,
Kathryn Rene Boyd-Batstone, Cinematic Arts, Film and University of Washington
Television Production, B.S., University of Oregon Tracy Idara Egbas, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Gabriel Kenton Bradley, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.A., Fisk University
Production, B.A., University of Oregon Shanrica Evans, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Nicholes Brooks, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television B.A., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Production, B.S., Howard University; M.Ed., George Mason Yannis Faidherbe, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
University Production, B.A., Haute Ecole Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
Nathan Aaron Burba, Interactive Media, B.A., Ithaca College Kara Elizabeth Fein, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Mariana Mota Cacique, Interactive Media, B.B.A., Instituto Production, B.A., Vanderbilt University
Brasileiro de Mercado de Capitais, Brazil Thomas Fields, Producing for Film, Television and New Media,
Jinghe Cai, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.F.A., New York University
B.A., Purdue University Elisa Sofia Fioretti, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Klara Ajeng Canyarasmi, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.S., The New School
Production, B.S., B.S., Bandung Institute of Technology, Sean Richard Fitz-Gerald, Writing for Screen and Television,
Indonesia B.A., University of Southern California

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Master of Fine Arts (continued)

Ashley Nicole Flores, Producing for Film, Television and Arthur Alexander Iula, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A.,
New Media, B.A., M.Ed., Texas State University Stanford University
Erik Tod Fritts-Davis, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., Brooke Jaffe, Interactive Media, B.A., Barnard College
California State University, Sacramento Lai Jiang, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.A.,
Gregory Garay, Animation and Digital Arts, B.F.A., New York Shanghai University, China
Institute of Technology Dun Jin, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.S.,
Christopher Joseph Garcia, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television University of Miami
Production, B.A., Boston College Alexander David Kamb, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Derek Jay Garlington, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., Production, B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Hampton University Michael Jason Karr, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A.,
Shaina Kaur Ghuraya, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Florida State University
Production, B.A., California State University, Sacramento Dominic Kelly, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Tiffany Lauren Arbuckle Gist, Cinematic Arts, Film and B.F.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore
Television Production, B.A., Alabama State University; M.A., Rohil Khatke, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
University of Phoenix; M.F.A., University of Louisville B.Arch., Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, India
Devin Alexander Glass, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Jonghee Kim, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Production, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara B.F.A., School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Anthony Golden Jr., Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Kittsie Ann Klaes, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Production, B.F.A., Boston University Production, B.A., University of St. Andrews, United Kingdom
Graham Goldstein, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., Ololade Oluwatosin Kolade, Writing for Screen and Television,
University of Southern California B.A., Columbia University
Jonathon Lineback Graham, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Liat Krongrad, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Production, B.S., Shenandoah University B.A., New College, University of South Florida
Jiaqing Gu, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, Anton Kudryashov, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
B.Engr., Communication University of China Production, B.A., University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Jordan Idolyantes Guingao, Writing for Screen and Television, Anurag Kumar, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
B.A., University of San Francisco B.A., University of Chicago
Cheng Guo, Animation and Digital Arts, B.A., Shanghai Damon Laguna, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
University, China B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Nina Isabelle Guzman, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Nicholas Lane, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Production, B.A., Marquette University B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Tucker James Hampson, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Sara Larner, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., Barnard
Production, B.A., Colorado College College
Mineou Han, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, Michelle Mimi Lee, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
B.A., Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea Production, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Jacob Charles Hansen, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Kaitlyn Amanda Leewing, Animation and Digital Arts, B.F.A.,
Production, B.S., Weber State University Ryerson University, Canada
Bonnie Olivia EthelMae Harris-Lowe, Interactive Media, B.A., Fannong Li, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
University of South Carolina B.S., Zhejiang University, China
David Andrew Hemphill, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Huanxi Li, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Production, B.F.A., University of Florida B.A., Communication University of China
Paul Michael Henry, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Jingwei Li, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.A.,
Production, B.A., University of Lancaster, United Kingdom SUNY Binghamton
Eva Madore Hill, Animation and Digital Arts, B.A., Elon Lina Yuchen Guan Li, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
University Production, B.A., Renmin University of China; M.A.,
Sam Hobson, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, University of Southern California
B.A., Cambridge University, United Kingdom Michel Lichand Mendonca, Writing for Screen and Television,
Shiyu Hu, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.A., B.A., Fundacao Armando Alvares Penteado, Brazil
University of Rochester Melanie Dubouzet Lim, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Paul Richard Hughes, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.A., Ateneo De Manila University, Philippines
Production, B.S., Utah Valley University Jialan Lin, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Anabel Inigo, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.A./B.A., SUNY Binghamton
B.A., Florida State University Nicholas Linares, Interactive Media, B.S., University of Louisville

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Master of Fine Arts (continued)

Hortense S. Lingjaerde, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Sharde C. Miller, Producing for Film, Television and New Media,
Production, B.F.A., Sarah Lawrence College B.A., University of Missouri, Columbia
Xiaoli Liu, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.S., Ahmad Mir Mohammad Sadeghi, Interactive Media, B.A.,
University of Oregon Loyola Marymount University
Elizabeth Lorie, Producing for Film, Television and New Media, Matthew Akagi Mitchell, Producing for Film, Television and
B.A., University of British Columbia, Canada; M.A., McGill New Media, B.F.A., Ryerson University, Canada
University, Canada Ricardo Antonio Munoz, Animation and Digital Arts, B.F.A.,
Rom Lotan, Producing for Film, Television and New Media, B.S., University of Alabama Birmingham
University of Haifa, Israel; M.A., Interdisciplinary Center – Sibi Naayagam, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Herzliya, Israel B.Engr., Anna University, India
Kenae Evelyn Lowry, Animation and Digital Arts, B.F.A., Lida Nasseri, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Ringling College of Art and Design B.S., Boston University
Tianyi Lu, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, Robert Blair Ndondo-Lay, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
B.Engr., Xiamen University, China Production, B.A., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Kelsy Chan Lua, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Mimi Afshan Florence Newman, Writing for Screen and
Production, B.A., Boston University Television, B.A., University of Texas at Dallas
Georg Luif, Interactive Media, M.A., University of Applied Arts, Stephen Karl Nigro, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Austria Production, B.A., University of Southern California
Christopher Hsin-Yu Ma, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Sheridan Bonita Nordahl-Hansen, Writing for Screen and
Production, B.F.A., National Taiwan University of Arts Television, B.A., University of Southern California
Mishal Mahmud, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Michael David Notrica, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Production, B.A., Loyola University Chicago Production, B.A., Emerson College
Agustin Alberto Mares, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Chinyere Nwodim, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A.,
Production, B.A., Whittier College Johns Hopkins University; M.B.A., M.D., University of
Francisco Martin Del Campo, Producing for Film, Television and Chicago
New Media, B.A., Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico Omer Emre Okten, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Jordan Michael Martinez, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.S., Koc University, Turkey
Production, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Eduardo Nikandros Organista, Cinematic Arts, Film and
Laria Cecilia Martinez-DeLeon, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.A., California State University,
Television Production, B.A., University of Colorado, Colorado Los Angeles
Springs Melanie Helene Orpen, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Ruchia Masuko, Animation and Digital Arts, B.A., Rikkyo Production, B.A., Princeton University
University, Japan Ankita Panda, Animation and Digital Arts, B.F.A., MIT Art,
David Thomas McCall, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Design and Technology University, India
Production, B.A., Biola University Sarah Natasha Pasternak, Writing for Screen and Television,
Mitchell Jon McGlocklin, Animation and Digital Arts, B.A., B.F.A., University of Hartford
University of California, San Diego Urvashi Pathania, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Ashley McGraw, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.A., Columbia College
Production, B.A., Elon University Joseph William Picozzi, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Jasmine McLaurin, Producing for Film, Television and Production, B.S., University of Miami
New Media, B.F.A., New York University Nathaniel J. Pope, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Kelsey Ashlynn McLean, Writing for Screen and Television, Production, B.A./B.A., University of California, Irvine
B.A., Wells College Paul Porenta, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., University
Anthony McMillan, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., of Vienna, Austria; B.F.A., University of Music and Performing
New York University Arts, Austria
Alysha Menakaya, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Joi Elaine Porter, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A.,
Production, B.A., Simmons University Spelman College
Thomas Matthew Mendolia, Cinematic Arts, Film and Gabriella Raquel Rapp, Producing for Film, Television and
Television Production, B.F.A., University of North Carolina at New Media, B.S., Johnson & Wales University
Greensboro Alexandra Nicole Reinnoldt, Cinematic Arts, Film and
Matthew Ryan Michienzie, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Television Production, B.S., M.S., University of Southern
Production, B.A., Boston College California
Samuel Stephen Tyler Miller, Cinematic Arts, Film and Daniel Andres Rico-Madrazo, Animation and Digital Arts, B.A.,
Television Production, B.S., Northern Arizona University Florida Atlantic University

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Master of Fine Arts (continued)

Michael Ritchie Rodriguez, Interactive Media, B.F.A., Virginia Ladarius Andrew Torrey, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Commonwealth University Production, B.A., Georgetown University
Lindsey Robertson, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., Rudi Helena Vanzin, Interactive Media, B.A., Bryn Mawr
University of Texas at Austin College; M.A., Texas A&M International University
Martin Paul Robertson, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Brian Joseph Venditti, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Production, B.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design Production, B.A., DePaul University
Samuel Rocco III, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Mireia Vilanova i Broto, Producing for Film, Television and
Production, B.A., Arizona State University New Media, B.A., Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
Mary Alexander Sarros, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Paul Justin Vogel, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Production, B.A., Princeton University Production, B.A., Turku University of Applied Sciences,
Margarette Elizabeth Sawaya, Cinematic Arts, Film and Finland
Television Production, B.A., Michigan State University Allison Waite, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Jacob Diamond Schaer, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television B.A., Hampshire College
Production, B.A., American University Megan Walker, Producing for Film, Television and New Media,
Anja Irene Schwarz, Producing for Film, Television and B.S., Portland State University
New Media, B.A., University of Passau, Germany Jack Michael Walterman, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
Yelizaveta Semerik, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.A., Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Production, B.F.A., Pennsylvania College of Art and Design An Qi Wang, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Madiha Shafqat, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., B.S., University of Toronto, Canada
University of Connecticut Xi Wang, Animation and Digital Arts, B.A., Sichuan Institute of
Menu’Ette Mechelle Silver, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Fine Arts, China; B.E., Tsinghua University, China
Production, B.S., Frostburg State University Steven Rance Ward II, Producing for Film, Television and
Jeffrey Dennis Simon, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television New Media, B.A., Howard University
Production, B.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design Karna Warrior, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A.,
Irina Slepneva, Producing for Film, Television and New Media, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S., University of Leicester, United Kingdom Angela Monique Webb-Pigg, Cinematic Arts, Film and
Sarah Ann Smick, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., Television Production, B.A., University of California,
Columbia University; B.A., Columbia College San Diego
Star Smith, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, Xiaotong Wen, Animation and Digital Arts, B.F.A., China
B.A., Georgia State University Central Academy of Fine Arts
Sydney Simone Smith, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., Nehemiah Charles Westmoreland, Interactive Media, B.A.,
Arizona State University Hampton University
Letia Solomon, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, Lorraine Annette Wheat, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
B.S., University of California, Riverside Production, B.S., University of Florida
Olivia Song, Writing for Screen and Television, B.A., University Matthew Steven Wilder, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television
of California, Berkeley Production, B.A., Columbia University
Astor Kailani Stark, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Mariah Joi Wilson, Producing for Film, Television and
Production, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara New Media, B.A., Princeton University
Christian Julian Stark, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Di Wu, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.A.,
Production, B.A., California Baptist University New York University
Cara Courtney Stechmann, Writing for Screen and Television, Yawen Wu, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
B.B.A., Emory University B.A., Queen’s University, Canada
Benjamin Myer Steinberg, Writing for Screen and Television, He Xu, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.A.,
B.A., Yale University University of California, Berkeley
Naeemah Indrani Stewart, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Mozhu Yan, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Production, B.A., Smith College B.A., Sichuan University, China
Erica Christian Sutherlin, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Bob Yong, Animation and Digital Arts, B.F.A., Ringling College
Production, B.A., Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville of Art and Design
Alexandrea Lucille Therese, Writing for Screen and Television, Lanxin Yu, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
B.A., Smith College B.A., Tsinghua University, China
Simon Thylen, Producing for Film, Television and New Media, Yiran Yu, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, B.A.,
B.A., New York University Communication University of China
Sicong Tian, Animation and Digital Arts, B.A., Tsinghua Sergio Zaciu, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
University, China B.F.A., Chapman University

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Master of Fine Arts (continued)

Mauricio Enrique Zambrano, Cinematic Arts, Film and Shicong Zhu, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
Television Production, B.A., University of the Incarnate Word B.A., University of Southern California
Daniel Alejandro Zevallos, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Qiqi Zuo, Interactive Media, B.A., University of California,
Production, B.A., University of Maryland, College Park Los Angeles
Yuelin Zhao, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production,
B.A., University of California, San Diego

Graduate Certificate – Business of Entertainment

John Cowan Adams Joshua David Cron David Wenyang Li Amanda Deette Salvest
Adham Ayoubi Tiffany Lauren Arbuckle Gist Stephen Timothy Manney Lisa Joyce Swank
Myla Octavia Bastien Frederick Lloyd Keith II Vinathi Prasad Jingyao Xu
Neil Khang Bui Cheng Kuo Lin

Graduate Certificate – Cinematic Arts Archiving and Preservation

Sara Elizabeth Bakerman
Allison Renee Greer Ross

Graduate Certificate – Digital Media and Culture

Stacy Roxanne Davies Philana Elysia Payton
Zachary Michael Mann Eszter Zimanyi

USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

Dean Willow Bay

Bachelor of Arts
Roxanna Abdoli-Yazdi, Journalism, Minor – Political Science Isabella Sofia Armenteros, Communication, Minor – Marketing
Colleen Alexis Garcia Abello, Communication & Digital Studies
Marcus Alexander Abundis, Communication Manya Arora, Public Relations
Sofia Adell, Communication Areeta Alexandra Asgharzadeh, Public Relations, Minor –
Grayson Ryan Adler, Journalism Theatre
Minely Aghabegian, Communication Emily Aslan, Communication
Katelyn Ahn, Communication, Minor – Business Finance Noel Jane Attar, Communication
Octavia Alexandra Akoulitchev, Journalism Brianna Ayzenberg, Public Relations
Yamina Al-Asadi, Communication Janina Rachelle Baker-Mason, Communication, Minor –
Sarah Elizabeth Alegre, Communication, Minor – Cinematic Two-Dimensional Studies & Marketing
Arts Natalie Morgan Balladarsch, Public Relations, Minor –
Avery Winston Alfieri, Public Relations Spanish
Soraya Marjan Alizadeh, Public Relations Melanie Phillipa Barnes, Communication & Law, History and
Maya Lynh Allunario, Communication Culture
Emma Karina Amend, Communication Alexander Michael Barnum, Public Relations
Alexis Regina Ammons, Communication, Minor – Business Law Nicholas Thomas Barrack, Communication
Marina Christine Anderson, Public Relations Avrial Barreto, Communication
Nicole Caitlin Andersson, Communication Isabel Claire Beck, Communication
Catherine Isabella Angel, Communication & Political Science Laney Grace Benson, Communication

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Eben Atticus Berg, Communication, Minor – Sports Media Katherine Moran Chavers, Public Relations, Minor – Culture,
Industries Media and Entertainment
Zoe Rhianna Berger, Communication, Minor – Cultural Jai Chebaia, Communication
Anthropology Deanie P. Chen, Communication & Economics
Nicole Amanda Bergman, Communication, Minor – Shani Chen, Communication
Entertainment Industry Julia Rebecca Cherner, Communication & Political Science
Adriana Mavelghy Bernal Martinez, Public Relations Christopher Cheshire, Journalism, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Alexandra Beverlin, Communication, Minor – Consumer Kyle Nicholas Cheung, Communication, Minor – Sports Media
Behavior Studies
Sahana Bhargava, Communication, Minor – Business Katherine Chin, Communication, Minor – Spanish & Sports
Madeline Willa Bill, Communication Media Industries
Julia Patricia Bingham, Communication Stewart Junhyun Cho, Communication, Minor – East Asian Area
Ashley R. Bonilla, Public Relations, Minor – Business Law Studies
Pankaew Boonbaichaiyapruck, Political Science & Benjamin Paul Choi, Communication, Minor – Real Estate
Communication, Minor – Cinematic Arts Finance
Sofia Maria Bosch, Journalism, Minor – Communication Policy Hannah Jennifer Chong, Public Relations, Minor – Computer
and Law & International Relations Programming
Arman Serj Boyadzhyan, Communication, Minor – Cinematic Mu-Jung Chuang, Communication
Arts Brandon Chung, Communication & English
Clayton Henry Bradley, Communication, Minor – Occupational Lida English Clapp, Communication & Non-Governmental
Science Organizations and Social Change
Brooklyn Brady, Communication, Minor – Screenwriting Zyaire Clemes, Theatre & Communication
Sparkle Brathwaite, Communication, Minor – Cinematic Arts Killian Tigger Clifford, Communication, Minor – Consumer
Chanel Allison Brissett, Communication Behavior & Marketing
Melissa Victoria Brito, Communication Mireille C. Codjia, Communication
Elizabeth Kaye Brown, Communication, Minor – Songwriting Belinda Shani Cohen, Public Relations, Minor – Marketing
William Guerin Brown, Public Relations Spencer Tara Cohen, Communication
Zoe Elizabeth Brown, Communication, Minor – Cinematic Arts Haley Kristine Coleman, Communication
Amanda Nicole Brunak, Public Relations, Minor – Marketing Kaylie A. Collins, Communication
Allison Nicole Buaas, Spanish & Communication, Minor – Sara Elizabeth Collins, Communication, Minor – Marketing
Cinematic Arts Sophia Jean Comeau, Journalism, Minor – Political Science
Anastasia Kelly Budiman, Communication Kyra Constantine, Communication
Elise Sophia Burger, Communication Riva Tess Cooper, Communication, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Isabella Skye Burke, Communication, Minor – Business Claudia Robinson Covert, Communication, Minor – Spanish
Chelsea Jane Burnside, Public Relations, Minor – Music Industry Erin Sullivan Craig, Communication & Law, History and
Misa Helena Buscemi, Public Relations, Minor – Political Culture
Science Julianna Rose D’Auria, Public Relations, Minor – Marketing
Charlotte Busch, Public Relations, Minor – Social Joseph Patrick Balderas Dabu, Journalism
Entrepreneurship Dominique Maru David, Communication, Minor – Korean
Manda Bwerevu, Communication & Philosophy, Politics and Studies
Law Alison Marie Davis, Communication
Sophie Anne Callaway, Communication Dominic Anthony Davis Jr., Communication, Minor –
Madeleine Claire Candioty, Public Relations, Minor – Consumer Occupational Science
Behavior Jake Davis, Communication
Jose Alberto Cardenas Jr., Journalism, Minor – Photography Max Davis, Communication
Landry Elizabeth Carrera, Communication Trevor James Denton, Journalism, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Amber Brooke Carrington, Communication Thomas G. Derken, Communication, Minor – Cinematic Arts &
Wing Yan Chak, Public Relations Marketing
Joyce Chamoun, Journalism, Minor – Entrepreneurship Emma Dessau, Communication, Minor – Operations and Supply
Sarah Shen-Min Chan, Political Science & Communication Chain Management
Annanlee Chang, Public Relations & English, Minor – Musical Brianna Devons, Communication
Studies Riya Dewan, Public Relations, Minor – Entrepreneurship
Kylie Emilia Charney-Harrington, Journalism, Minor – Dana Le Dinh, Communication
Comedy Jessica Doherty, Theatre & Journalism

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Sarah Toshiko Domai, Journalism & Neuroscience Leah Ghavami, Communication, Minor – Marketing
Emma Needham Donahue, Communication, Minor – Music Lauren Giella, Journalism, Minor – Screenwriting & Law and
Industry Public Policy
Chase Ernie Donlou, Communication Taylor Michelle Ginn, Communication, Minor – Dance
Olivia Maria Doraiswami, Journalism David Ginsburg, Communication
Francesca Drago, Communication Whitney Aviana Giroux, Public Relations
Charles Daniel Dunkin IV, Journalism, Minor – Marketing Margaux Duclaud Gjurasic, International Relations & Public
Shelby Renae Durkin, Communication, Minor – Music Industry Relations
Garrett J. Einck, Public Relations Pooja Goel, Public Relations & Political Science
Nadene Eissa, Communication Richard Gomez, Communication
Ellice Danielle Ellis, Journalism James Henry Goodman, Communication, Minor – Sports Media
Megan Ann Ely, Journalism Studies & Cinematic Arts
Evangeline Iona Enriquez, Public Relations, Minor – Sports Brooklyn Desafinado Gordon, Communication
Media Studies Sophia Gragg, Public Relations, Minor – Music Industry
Lorenzo Jordan Escobar, Communication, Minor – Cinematic Jordan Thompson Grainger, Communication, Minor –
Arts Entrepreneurship
George A. Evangeloulis, Communication, Minor – Marketing Gabrielle Paulina Green, Communication, Minor – Marketing
Cory McCann Ezring, French & Communication Kendall Green, Communication, Minor – Sports Media
Vanessa Feiwell, Public Relations, Minor – Culture, Media and Industries
Entertainment Chase Steven Greenberg, Communication
Ran Feng, Communication, Minor – Cinematic Arts Allegra Fay Griffin, Public Relations, Minor – Marketing
Joelle Marie Ferguson, Public Relations Morgan Gabrielle Grimm, Communication
Blayne Alexandra Fertitta, Public Relations, Minor – Business Clara L. Gross, Communication, Minor – Business Law
Goldie Felice Fields, Public Relations, Minor – Consumer Gabriel Michael Gross-Sable, Journalism, Minor – Marketing
Behavior Danielle Elizabeth Gruen, Communication
Leo Clyde Findlay, Communication, Minor – Entrepreneurship Dakota Gryffin, Journalism
Noah Finn, Communication, Minor – Entertainment Industry Xianqi Gu, Communication & Economics
Matthew Fishman, Communication, Minor – Sports Media Isabella Katherine Guerry, Communication, Minor – Music
Industries Industry
Ashley Flier, Art History & Public Relations Maria Cristina Guizado, Communication, Minor – Sports Media
Kaitlyn Jean Francel, Communication, Minor – Health Care Industries
Studies Katherine Liz Guo, Journalism & Linguistics
Nina Chai Francini, Public Relations Abril M. Guzman, Communication
Casey Aileen Fraser, Journalism, Minor – Media Economics and Ruby Marie Hagin, Communication, Minor – Consumer
Entrepreneurship Behavior
Joliana Miranda Frausto, Journalism Kendall Christine Haley, Communication, Minor – Marketing
Jillian Freeborn, Communication Jillian Hope Halperin, Communication
Maria Danielle Freeman, Journalism Myles Patrick Hamilton, Communication
Elizabeth Eve Friedman, Communication Cecil Bjorn Hannibal III, Journalism
Madison Deroven Friedman, Journalism Taylor Meda Hanson, Communication, Minor – Marketing
Mirian Fuentes, Broadcast and Digital Journalism Lauralee Estelle Harper, Public Relations
Brooke Marie Meier Furniss, Public Relations, Minor – Ava Grace Henderson, Communication
Marketing Emily Anne Henry, Communication, Minor – Mobile App
Ines Garcia, Communication Development & Communication Design
Miguel Angel Garcia-Rodriguez Jr., Public Relations, Minor – Molly Ida Hersh, Journalism
Screenwriting Arielle Pratt Hickel, Communication
Celia Hwang Garth, Public Relations & Political Science Gia-Nhi Yannie Hoang, Journalism, Minor – Health Care
Caroline Skala Gay, Communication, Minor – International Studies
Relations Samantha Hofherr, Communication, Minor – Sports Media
Kendal Susan Angela Gee, Communication, Minor – Industries
International Relations Antara Savannah Holloway, Communication
Tiffany Allegra Gerstmeyr, Communication & Psychology Melanie Nicole Holpert, Communication & History, Minor –
Alexandra Ghassemieh, Communication, Minor – Cinematic Cinematic Arts
Arts Bryan Hsu, Communication

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Yaqian Hu, Communication Matthew Joseph Lee, Communication, Minor – Communication
Yining Huang, Communication Design
Jordan Dale Hunter, Journalism, Minor – Sports Media Studies Signe Yi Lee, Communication, Minor – Business Law
Alea Hyatt, Communication, Minor – Entrepreneurship Andrew John Lefebvre, Journalism
Naomi Sara Hyman, Communication, Minor – Music Industry Jean-Claude Lemieux, Communication
& Nonprofits, Philanthropy and Volunteerism Paul Angelo Ofrin Leus, Communication
Chandra Lee Ingram, Journalism & International Relations and Yael Levi, Communication
the Global Economy Elias C. Hartman Levy, Communication
Kirara Inoue, Public Relations Jinxian Li, Communication
Elizabeth Islas, Journalism, Minor – Marketing Qishen Li, Communication
Jane Vanessa Iwanowski, Public Relations Rose Li, East Asian Languages and Cultures & Communication
Jack Michael Jablonski, Communication, Minor – Sports Media Songyueqi Li, Communication
Studies Michelle Lin, Communication, Minor – Cinematic Arts &
Natalie Ann Jacobs, Communication Theatre
Yilin Jia, Public Relations Celina Rebecca Lindemann, Public Relations
Kelly Johansen, Communication Connor John Ling, Journalism, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Tatum Matisse Johnson, Public Relations Maia Chloe Lopes-Gilbert, Communication, Minor –
Elisa Leia Jones, Communication, Minor – Photography Communication Design
Timaj Kalifa, Philosophy, Politics and Law & Public Relations Jennifer Lopez, Communication
Caroline Hampton Kamerschen, Public Relations Emily Hope Louie, Communication
Nayanika Kapoor, Political Science & Journalism, Minor – Michael Loy, Journalism, Minor – Technology
East Asian Languages and Cultures Commercialization
Hailey Claire Karns, Public Relations, Minor – Marketing Michelle Luczo, Communication
Cameron Elizabeth Keel, Communication, Minor – Music Emily Jeanne Luntz, Communication
Industry Ruixue Luo, Communication & Psychology
Christopher David Kelliny, Communication, Minor – Innovation: Tiffanie Moorea Luther, Communication, Minor – Business
The Digital Entrepreneur & Music Industry Tiana Lyew, Public Relations, Minor – Practical Politics
Charlotte Harper Kelly, Communication Natalie Elise Malek, Journalism
Katherine Kelly, Communication Vavae Mareko Malepeai, Communication, Minor – Occupational
Suzanna Sinclair Keough, Communication, Minor – Marketing Science
Marina Khechumian, Communication Mia Stuart Maloney, Public Relations, Minor – Marketing &
Ariana Kim, Communication Music Industry
Charlotte Yeh Reen Kim, Communication Madison Ann Marlow, Public Relations
Eliana Rose Konsker, Communication Grace Lucille Martinez, Public Relations
Aaron Ryan Kozinets, Public Relations, Minor – Innovation: Tatiana Massa, Communication
The Digital Entrepreneur Jonah Kenneth Mathews, Communication
Cameron James Kozinets, Journalism Maya Mychelle May, Journalism
Brogan Christopher Kroener, Journalism, Minor – Culture, Morgan Taylor McClure, Communication
Media and Entertainment Gabriela Annette McFadden, Communication, Minor –
Jacquelin Samantha Kronick, Public Relations Cinematic Arts
Marii Krueger, Communication, Minor – Digital Studies Mecca Semera Khalia McGlaston, Communication, Minor –
Lauren Labruna, Journalism Cinematic Arts
Charlene Hiu-Ning Lam, Public Relations, Minor – Sociology Ioanna-India McTaggart, Journalism & Philosophy
Stephanie Michelle Lamb, Communication Zirou Mei, Communication, Minor – Marketing
Stefanie Rikki Lao, Public Relations Lauren Brianne Merola, Communication, Minor – Sports Media
Bebegol Lari, Communication, Minor – Spanish Industries & Cinematic Arts
Sarah Larkin, Communication, Minor – Sports Business and Hailey Merrick, Communication
Management & Entertainment Industry Savanna Joy Mesch, Communication
Yanho Nathan Lau, Communication, Minor – Applied Analytics Tomas Antonio Mier, Contemporary Latino and Latin American
Raegan Noel LeGrand, Communication Studies & Journalism
Hannah Marie Leach, Communication, Minor – Marketing & Abigail Rene Miller, Communication, Minor – Media Economics
Media Economics and Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship
Keith Irvin Leach, Communication Kerrigan Kelly Miller, Communication, Minor – Sports Media
Caroline Lee, Communication, Minor – Marketing Industries

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Morgan Elaine Miller, Public Relations, Minor – Psychology Sarah Seoyun Park, Communication & East Asian Languages
Jessica Lynne Milton, Public Relations, Minor – Nonprofits, and Cultures, Minor – Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Philanthropy and Volunteerism & Web Technologies and Languages
Applications Matthew Parker, Communication, Minor – Digital Studies
Tanya Sanjay Mittal, Communication, Minor – Music Ariana Parsa, Public Relations, Minor – Entrepreneurship
Production Rachel Dawn Parsons, Journalism
Malika Mohan, Communication, Minor – Applied Analytics Sophia Grace Patterson, Communication
Daria Marie Mohazab, Communication, Minor – Grant R. Paulsen, Communication, Minor – Music Industry
Entrepreneurship Mallory Marie Pease, Communication, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Madeleine Moise, Communication, Minor – Communication Diego Alonzo Perdomo, Communication
Design Gabriel Perez, Public Relations
Lauren Marie Monahan, Communication Sloane Lahey Perry, Political Science & Communication
Laura Montilla, Public Relations Alexander Samuel Petros Adoian, Communication
Sydney Alexandra Montoya, Communication Mariam Petrosyan, Communication
Rachel L. Moore, Communication, Minor – Marketing Spencer Marie Petty, Journalism
Zoe Nicole Moore, Communication Katherine Jane Pew, Public Relations & Political Science
Charli Morachnick, Communication Matthew Duffee Philips, Journalism
Mesha Amour Mosley, Communication Bailey Piboolnuruk, Communication, Minor – Marketing &
Jill Mullen, Communication Cinematic Arts
Simone Munajj, Public Relations, Minor – Technology Lacey Lancaster Pike, Public Relations, Minor – Technology
Commercialization Commercialization & Applied Analytics
Taiga Murooka, Communication Samantha Pio, Public Relations
Mwamba Juliette Mutale, Communication Chadam Ferrari Pires, Communication
Julianne Myers, Public Relations, Minor – Music Industry Ethan Philip Podell, Journalism, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Saman Narimousa, Communication Kendall Polk, Communication, Minor – Sports Media Industries
Julia Kristen Nash, Public Relations Christopher Jordan Pollard, Communication
Khanh Gia Ngo, Communication Rose Lillian Poole, Communication, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Minh Anh Nguyen, Communication Chris Kazu Posslenzny, Communication
Terry Giang-Tien Nguyen, Journalism Diana Alexandra Postolache, Journalism, Minor – Screenwriting
Haley Kate Nordstrom, Communication Briana Soleil Potter, Communication
Nia Elise Norwood, Communication, Minor – Occupational Carly Taryn Price, Journalism, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Science Anthony Jason Pulvirenti, Public Relations, Minor – Business
Sarah Abenaa Nuamah, Communication Jillian Frederique Punwar, Public Relations
Victoria Guadalupe Nunez, Communication Leila Quraishi, Communication, Minor – Entrepreneurship
Julia O’Brien, Communication, Minor – Entrepreneurship Jacob D. Rabushka, Communication, Minor – Business Law
Tess Marie O’Brien, Communication Michael Dylan Radin, Communication
Gabrielle Christine Occhipinti, Communication, Minor – Nicholas Rakocevic, Communication
News Media and Society John Charles Rasmussen, Communication, Minor – Marketing
Evan Ohanessian, Communication Nyla Rawjee, Public Relations
Olivia Yepraksi Ohanian, Public Relations, Minor – Heidi Sylvia Reiss, Communication, Minor – International
Entrepreneurship Health, Development & Social Justice
Ifeoma Okoye, Communication Olivia Bay Reiter, Public Relations, Minor – Sports Media
Rekha Anjali Olsen, Communication, Minor – Jazz Studies Studies
Isabella Anne Tongson Ortiz, Communication, Minor – Web Nicole Rose Renna, Journalism, Minor – Digital Studies
Technologies and Applications & Applied Analytics Isabelle Gray Richards, Communication
Robert I. Ota, Communication Jesse Jordan Richter, Communication, Minor – Occupational
Ashley Otah, Public Relations Science
Kendall Jae Ott, Public Relations, Minor – Consumer Behavior Sabrina Lisette Rivas, Communication, Minor – Advertising &
Abigail Overstreet, Communication Playwriting
Vanessa Paliy, Communication Adelis Carla Riveiro, Communication
Kailey Panarelli, Communication Adrianna Robakowski, Journalism
Roy Lewis Pankey, Journalism, Minor – Spanish Bonnie Jeanne Robertson, Communication
Kathryn Papazian, Communication, Minor – Marketing Jasmin Romero, Journalism

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Bachelor of Arts (continued)

Julissa Romero, Communication Ashley Aliyah Stephens, Public Relations, Minor – Cinematic
Clare Aidan Rooney, Public Relations, Minor – Business Arts
Lara Amalia Rosen, Communication Morgan Leigh Stephens, Political Science & Journalism
Ariel Mae Rubin, Communication Matilda Stoddart-Cone, Communication, Minor – Business
Montana Brooke Ruderman, Journalism Andrew Gordon Strike, Public Relations, Minor – Music
Gisel Ruezga, Communication Industry
Helen Ruiz, Communication Zachary William Stubbs, Communication, Minor – Sports
Avideh Saeed, Communication Media Industries
Shelby Saemann, Communication Ryan Stark Sturges, Communication
Sabine Anjali Rachael Saldanha, Journalism Grace Voute Sutherland, Journalism
Lauren Elizabeth Sanchez, Communication, Minor – Dance Katrina Gene Swanky, Communication
Arianna Scavone, Law, History and Culture & Communication Julia Taban, Communication
Jamie Charlotte Schecter, Communication, Minor – Business Shondiz Taghdis, Communication
Olivia Ross Schriber, Communication, Minor – Media Emila Tavangarian, Communication
Economics and Entrepreneurship Nila Tavangarian, Communication
Kaitlynn Ann Schryer, Communication, Minor – Business Danielle Stephanie Tawfik, Journalism, Minor – Psychology
Jenna Seede, Communication Colin Michael Taylor, Communication
Jordan Brooke Sellinger, Communication Maya Tellez, Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Lucy Donlon Shafman, Communication, Minor – Marketing Twanisha Sha’Diamond Terry, Communication, Minor –
Melody Shahsavarani, Public Relations, Minor – Music Industry Forensics and Criminality
Dean Patrick Shearson, Communication Julia Mary Teymourian, Communication
Lingjun Renee Shi, Communication, Minor – Modern Art William Hicks Thabit, Communication
Markets and Ethics John Thomas, Communication
Carly Eleanor Shihadeh, Journalism Ethan Scott Thomson, Journalism
Baylee Anne Shlichtman, Journalism Jeremy Andrew Thomson, Public Relations
Kayla Yael Shoushani, Public Relations Michael Tolan, Communication, Minor – Sports Media Studies
Jesse Shuter, Public Relations Sydney Nu Ton, Communication
Joseph Franklin Sigal, Public Relations Daniel Hayes Toomey, Journalism
Jordyn Bryce Sigmen, Communication Lauren Rae Torres, Public Relations, Minor – Marketing
Sara Jane Silberman, Public Relations, Minor – American Federica E. Tovar, Public Relations
Popular Culture Athena Christine Tsakopoulos, Communication
Natasha Simon, Public Relations Danielle Rebecca Tuchman, Communication, Minor –
Sophia Simon, Communication, Minor – Music Industry Communication Design
Simrin Singh, Journalism, Minor – Business Mary Quinn Tuomala, Public Relations, Minor – Business
Samuel Aleksander Skalbania, Journalism, Minor – Sports Media Daniel Brian Umanzor, Communication
Studies Grace Rosemary Underwood, Journalism, Minor – Political
Patrick Skrine, Communication Science
Emma Slagle, Communication, Minor – Business Sydney Marie Vann, Communication
Samuel Maxwell Slobodien, Communication Christine Nicole Vargas, Public Relations, Minor – Marketing
Annabel Smith, Communication Steven Vargas, Theatre & Journalism, Minor – Dance
Emily Smith, Communication Tanvi Varma, Journalism
Michael Albert Smith, Communication Michele Nicole Vedo, Communication
Trevor Scott Sochocki, Journalism, Minor – International Cristina Carolina Venneri, Communication, Minor – Business
Relations Law
Cailin Nicole Soloff, Communication, Minor – Communication Eleonora Viotto, Communication & Political Science
Design & Entrepreneurship Miranda Pilar Virgen, Journalism
Lili Song, Communication, Minor – Communication Design Sophie Viscardi, Communication, Minor – Media Economics
Sylvie Dina Sparks, Journalism and Entrepreneurship
Marshall Kelly Spellmeyer III, Communication Sarah Katherine Voss, Communication
Kristijana St. Clair, Communication Joi Kateland Wade, Public Relations, Minor – Spanish
Edward Donnell Staley, Communication Melody Waintal, Journalism
Arielle Stallman, Communication Aziza Mohammedsirag Wako, Communication, Minor – Digital
Jazzmin Amari Stanberry-Lehn, Journalism Studies
Zoe Riner Starensier, Communication, Minor – Music Industry Raquel Leora Walder, Communication

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Sara Albertson Walker, Communication, Minor – Consumer Marjorie Williams, Public Relations, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Behavior Jack Wilson, Communication, Minor – Spanish
Robert Wen-Cheng Wang, Communication Elise Victoria Wirth, Communication, Minor – Music Industry
Simin Wang, Communication Ashton Graham Wise, Communication, Minor – Music Industry
Xinyi Wang, Communication Caroline Elizabeth Wohl, Public Relations, Minor – Marketing
Jessica Marie Ward, Public Relations Leah Wolchin, Communication
Chasen Sean Washington, Communication Jessica Caitlin Wolf, Communication
Kamryn Weber, Communication, Minor – Business Bonnie Grace Wong, Journalism, Minor – Marketing
Mackenzie Alex Weil, Journalism, Minor – Sociology Jocelyn Patricia Ann Woods, Journalism, Minor – Screenwriting
Alexa Jordan Weitman, Public Relations Xia Xiao, Communication, Minor – Occupational Science
Victoria Westmoreland, Communication, Minor – Entertainment Hao Xiong, Communication & Economics
Industry Minhui Xu, Public Relations, Minor – Digital Studies
Hannah Grace Whiting, Public Relations, Minor – Guzal B. Yakubova, Public Relations, Minor – Marketing
Communication Design Kylie Nicole Yamane, Communication, Minor – Dance
Taylor Nicole Wilcox, Communication, Minor – International Eliot Yang, Journalism
Relations Jia Ye Yang, Communication
Katherine Colleen Wiles, Journalism, Minor – International Suning Yang, Communication, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Relations Avery Yecies, Public Relations
Celine Wilfert, Communication, Minor – Sports Media Cindy Melissa Yen, Communication, Minor – Applied Analytics
Industries Yuri Crystal Yim, Communication
Fallon Mae Williams, Journalism, Minor – Sports Media Studies Kaidi Yuan, Journalism, Minor – Future Cinema & Digital
Jessica Tyler Williams, Communication Studies
Kayla Christine Williams, Communication, Minor – Cinematic Yasuko Yui, Communication
Arts Qianli Zhao, Communication

Master of Communication Management

Mejdi Mahmoud Abousaoui, B.A., University of Houston Berenice Ceja, B.A., Humboldt State University
Bintou Agne, B.S., Universite Paris X, Nanterre, France Christina Mae Cejka, B.A., St. Thomas University
Tringa Ajeti, B.S., Syracuse University Stephen Chavira, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Maria Fatima Aldana, B.F.A., American Intercontinental Siming Chen, B.A., Sun Yat-sen University, China
University Xinyi Chen, B.A., Colgate University
Teemon Amiri, B.S., University of Southern California Sze Yuet Cheung, B.A., Sun Yat-sen University, China
Raynell Shavonne Anderson, B.A., University of California, Julia Chu, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Riverside Katharine Anne Chvostal, B.B.A., California State University,
Elizabeth Angulo, B.S., San Jose State University Long Beach
Taleen Atabekian, B.A., California State University, Northridge Consuelo Cifuentes, B.A., Pontificia Universidad Catolica de
Mark Awad, B.S., California State University, Northridge Chile
Omar Ahmed Awan, B.A., California State University, Kelly Allaire Clark, B.A., University of Southern California
Long Beach Larrissa J. Clavon, B.S., North Carolina A&T State University
Aditi Ramchandra Bhasin, B.A., University of California, Kelley Clinkenbeard, B.A., Clemson University
Berkeley James Coley, B.S., University of Phoenix
Eva Cynthia Blanchard, B.A., University of California, Riverside Marjorie Moore Crowley, B.A., Pitzer College
Lauren Michelle Botchan, B.A., University of Southern Ana Cruz, B.A., Chapman University
California Mary Aurelia Barcellano Dacuma, B.A., University of Southern
Diana Khaled Bouchaaya, B.A., California State University, California
Northridge Nazek Dalloul, B.A., George Washington University
Ryan Gerard Browning, B.S., Western Kentucky University Kelsey Ann Damassa, B.A., Boston College
Brea Buffaloe, B.B.A., CUNY Baruch College Jacob Daniel, B.A., University of Southern California
Benita Carlotta Byrd, B.S., North Carolina A&T State University Malarie C. Davis, B.A., Tuskegee University
Wenjing Cai, B.A., Beijing International Studies University, Tianyue Deng, B.A., Communication University of China
China Ye Ding, B.A., Fudan University, China
Robert Callender, B.A., Michigan State University Xinyi Dong, B.S., Boston University
Jessica Carlson, B.S., Grand Valley State University Jason Dove, B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington

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Rebecca Rose Dunn, B.A., University of Southern California Jaewon Jung, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Allison Lee Eilhardt, B.A., California State University, Sakina Kamrudeen, B.S., University of Derby, England
Northridge Tzu-Han Kao, B.A., National Chengchi University, Taiwan
Anne Elizabeth Ward Ernst, B.S., San Jose State University Kurt Karis, B.A., University of Southern California
Natalia Estrada Jamardo, B.A., Northeastern University Megan Kelley, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Kristie Evans Franco, B.S., Boston University Meher Nihaar Kota, B.S., University of Phoenix
Michael Farzinpour, B.A., Chapman University Nikita Kulkarni, B.A., Northwestern University
Sean Regan Faust, B.A., Saint Michael’s College Chuqiao Lai, B.A., Fudan University, China
Anika Rose Fisch, B.A., University of Southern California Deeksha Lal, B.S., Bentley University
Yvonne Guadalupe Flores, B.A., California State University, Lincoln Lau, B.A., University of Connecticut
Fullerton Marissa Laurel, B.S., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Mariah Celeste Forde, B.Mus., University of Miami Fermin Leal, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Charmaine Talaya-Crutchfield Foree, B.A., California State Keisha Oddessa Lee, B.S., California State University,
University, Fullerton Dominguez Hills
Paul A. Fox, B.A., University of Southern California Elizabeth Leire, B.S., United States Military Academy
Yuxiao Fu, B.S., South China University of Technology; B.A., Hanghang Li, B.A., Communication University of China
Rutgers University – New Brunswick Hao Li, B.S., Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics,
Omir Garcia, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles China
Melissa Lynn Gattuso, B.S., Syracuse University Shiyang Li, B.F.A., Beijing Film Academy, China
Danielle Justine Geiger, B.A., University of California, Irvine Shuyan Li, B.S., Nanjing Audit University, China
Justin Gerszewski, B.A., University of North Dakota, Wenxin Li, B.A., Radio & Film College of Chengdu University
Grand Forks of Technology, China
Max Joshua Ginsberg, B.S., Cornell University Yanhui Li, B.A., Pennsylvania State University
Nathan Mark Givens Cruz, B.S., California State University, Zhi Li, B.A., Shanghai International Studies University, China
Los Angeles Zixiao Li, B.A., Shanghai International Studies University,
Zev Gollis, B.A., Chapman University China
Yingjun Guan, B.A., Shanghai International Studies University, Melissa Lim, B.A., University of Houston
China Jingzi Lin, B.B.A., Shanghai University of Science and
Leah Jane Gunn, B.A., University of Virginia Technology, China
Roxanne Guy, B.A., University of Belize Lin Liu, B.A., Northeast Normal University, China
Dior Michell Hall, B.A., University of Southern California Na Liu, B.A., Nanchang University, China
Emma Ann-Marie Hamrick, B.S., Florida Southern College Yifan Liu, B.A., University of International Business and
Wanquan Hao, B.A., Renmin University of China Economics, China
Mary Hartley, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Yuening Liu, B.A., United International College, China
Veronica Helen Hartling, B.S., University of Southern California Jordan Emily Locy, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Caroline Denise Harvey, B.A., Chapman University Christina Diana Loredo, B.A., California State University,
Mingxuan He, B.A., China University of Petroleum Los Angeles
Randa Hinton, B.A., Biola University Qinglan Lu, B.Ed., Donghua University, China
Patricia Lynn Hoopes, B.A., Brigham Young University Shengjie Lu, B.A., Fudan University, China
Harold Howar, B.S., West Virginia University Yao Lu, B.A., McGill University, Canada
Chang-Te Hsu, B.A., University of Missouri, Columbia Jingyi Luo, B.A., Zhejiang University, China
Jiangrui Huang, B.A., Emory University Xiaowei Luo, B.A., Brandeis University
Jiaqi Huang, B.B.A., George Washington University Amaryllis Ann Lyle, B.A., Rhodes College
Chaunte Joann Humes, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Tianyu Lyu, B.A., Beijing Jiaotong University, China
Waverly Robin Huston, B.A., Life Pacific College Jing Ma, B.A., Shanghai International Studies University, China
Natasha Anne Inglis, B.A., California State University, Shannon Deborah Maddex, B.A., Peace College
Sacramento Michelle Marie Magers, B.A., Hawaii Pacific University
Amber Nicole Jeanseau, B.A., California State University, Parbattee Maharaj, B.A., Sam Houston State University
Fullerton Kelly Mei-Lin Makepeace, B.A., Wake Forest University
Jourdan Jefferson, B.A., Azusa Pacific University Erica Joy E. Maniquis, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Herbert Jerez, B.S., B.S., University of Phoenix Travis William Manley, B.A., California State University,
Lingyi Jiang, B.A., Xiamen University, China Stanislaus
Sile Jin, B.A., Jinan University, China Marisol Marks, B.S., UCRT, University of Southern California;
Asha Danielle Joshi, B.A., University of California, Riverside M.B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

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Miriam Marron, B.A., California State University, Channel Allison Lillian Rishwain, B.S., Emerson College
Islands Tylre Synclair Roberson, B.A., University of Southern
Brittney Idalis Martin, B.S., California State University, California
Dominguez Hills Lena Robledo, B.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa
Roderick Matondo, M.S., Sheffield Hallam University, England Sandra Robles, B.S., Northern Arizona University
Morgan Taylor McClure Amanda Rodriguez, B.A., Saint Mary’s University
Nathan McGee, B.A., San Francisco State University Rebecca Root, B.A., Pepperdine University
Catriona Alana McIlwraith, B.A., University of Southern Jessica Melissa Rosas, B.A., California State University,
California Los Angeles
Jennifer McNeill, B.A., University of Washington Lorraine Jaramillo Salazar, B.S., California State University,
Oriana Alexa Mejia, B.A., University of Southern California Los Angeles
Carissa Memovich, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Katherine Eileen Sampson, B.A., University of Washington
Lori Casares Meza, B.S., University of Phoenix Julissa Monique Sanchez, B.A., University of California,
Lisa Michel, B.S., Syracuse University Santa Cruz
Sharon Mizzi, B.A., University of Malta Marrissa Marie Sands, B.A., University of Southern California
Daniella Ariana Mohazab, B.A., University of Southern Shreyas Pramodkumar Sharma, B.Engr., Birla Institute of
California Technology and Science, India
Stella K. Moon, B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas Sabrina N. Shouneyia, B.A., Central Michigan University
Angelina Monique Moore, B.A., University of Illinois at Chang Shu, B.A., Wuhan Textile University, China
Urbana-Champaign Monica Smith, B.S., Ohio University
Gustavo Munguia Jr., B.A., California State University, Annelise Spargo, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Northridge Kayla Nicole Stamps, B.A., California State University,
Tyler Myerly, B.A., University of San Diego Los Angeles
Edgar Nava, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Dane Nelson Stevens, B.A., University of Southern California
Adam Newman, B.A., University of Leeds, United Kingdom Nicholas Stoffel, B.A., University of Pennsylvania
Nhu Quynh Nguyen, B.B.A., Vietnam National University – Jiawen Sun, B.A., Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Ho Chi Minh City Yingqi Sun, B.A., Zhejiang University, China
Brianna Nixon, B.A., University of Redlands Arwa Sutarwala, B.A./B.A., University of California,
Brittany Elise Norris, B.A., B.S., University of Redlands Santa Barbara
Nkemdilim Ebelechukwu Obiora, B.A., University of California, Aviva Chana Symons, B.A., Muhlenberg College
Riverside Xian Tai, B.A., Communication University of China
Gabriel Cesar Orozco, B.A., California State University, Cheryl Lynn Taplin, B.A., Louisiana State University
Dominguez Hills McKenzie Tavoda, B.A., Chapman University
Xin Ouyang, B.Engr., Nanjing Agricultural University, China Mijal Tenenbaum, B.A., Brandeis University
Kyla Marie Parente, B.A., Fordham University Katelyn Jean Timmons, B.A., California State University,
Benjamin Paul, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Los Angeles
Qiyao Peng, B.A., University of Nottingham, Ningbo China Paul Seyi Ulukpo, B.A., Otis College of Art and Design
Veronica Madeline Perry, B.A., California State University, Marcia M. Updegraff, B.S., Utah State University
Sacramento Gabriela Vaca-Flores, B.S., California State University,
Rayanne Velayo Piana, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Los Angeles
Kira Pitney, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Nancy Velasquez, B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Nicole Stephanie Pleskow, B.A., University of California, Melissa Velazquez, B.A., San Diego State University
San Diego Jane Alejandra Viera, B.A., University of Southern California
Lauren McKenzie Portice, B.S., University of Mississippi Mahogany Nicole Waldon, B.S., Norfolk State University
Sara Preto, B.A., Montclair State University Qiao Wang, B.A., Waseda University, Japan
Danielle Renee Quimby, B.A., University of Rhode Island Wenli Wang, B.A., Renmin University of China
Ayushmita Anand Rao Yuecheng Wang, B.S., University of International Relations,
Hanwen Ren, B.A., China University of Mining and Technology China
Yingtong Ren, B.A., University of California, Irvine Zhener Wang, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Anthony Martin Revilla, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University, Zheng Wang, B.S., Jinan University, China
Maryland; M.Div., Saint Mary’s Seminary & University Kiayanna Anaya Washington, B.A., Georgia State University
Christine Rex, B.S., University of Kansas Safir Wazed, B.S., California State University, Long Beach
Diana Frances Reyes, B.A., California State University, Fullerton; Chang Wen, B.A., Brandeis University
Grad.Cert., University of Southern California Lisa Ann Whealy, B.S., Northern Arizona University

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Master of Communication Management (continued)

Jennifer Louise Wiggins, B.A., Auburn University at Han Zhang, B.A., University of Southern California
Montgomery; M.F.A., Full Sail University Jiayi Zhang, B.A., Shanghai University of Science and
Sarah Wiggins, B.A., California State University, San Marcos Technology, China
Lester Asbury Wilkerson, B.S., University of Maryland – Eastern Tantan Zhang, B.A., University of Macau
Shore Tengyue Zhang, B.A., Nankai University, China
Shari Nicole Williams, B.S., Towson University Xi Zhang, B.A., Communication University of China
Amanda Winans, B.A., California State University, Sacramento Yanzi Zhang, B.F.A., Communication University of Zhejiang,
Yun-Ju Wu, B.A., National Taiwan University China
Xuelei Xia, B.A., Zhejiang University, China Yidan Zhang, B.A., Tsinghua University, China
Feiyang Xiang, B.S., Beijing Sport University, China Yue Zhang, B.A., Sun Yat-sen University, China
Yinan Xiao, B.A., University of Shanghai for Science and Yushi Zhang, B.A., Shanghai International Studies University,
Technology, China China; B.B.A., Xianda College of Economics and Humanities,
Beilei Xing, B.A., Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, China
China Zimin Zhang, B.A., Shanghai International Studies University,
Xinyi Xiong, B.A., Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, China
China Chenchen Zhao, B.S., Boston University
Binwen Xu, B.A., Nanjing Normal University, China Dan Zhao, B.A., Communication University of China
Ruiyao Xu, B.A., University of California, Irvine Minxi Zhao, B.A., University of International Business and
Ruohua Xu, B.A., Fudan University, China Economics, China
Tianyang Xu, B.A., Wuhan University, China Xiangyu Zhao, B.S., Dongbei University of Finance and
Wenyu Yan, B.A., Sichuan University, China Economics, China
Kaiwen Yang, B.S., Shanghai University, China Yunwen Zhao, B.A., Nanjing Forestry University, China
Xiayu Yang, B.A., Fudan University, China Yiqing Zheng, B.A., Donghua University, China
Yilun Yang, B.A., Beijing Normal University, China Jinyang Zhong, B.S., Sichuan University, China
Zifan Yang, B.S., Shanghai International Studies University, Zhehao Zhou, B.A., Ningbo Institute of Technology, Zhejiang
China University, China
Zhaotianren Yi, B.S., University of Miami Lingbi Zhu, B.A., Guangdong University of Foreign Studies,
Pui Yiu Yuki Yu, B.A., University of Southern California China
Bingyan Zhang, B.A., Nanjing University Jinling College, China Lingyu Zou, B.A., Tongji University, China

Master of Public Diplomacy

Noor Khalifa A A Al-Tamimi, B.A., Northwestern University in Katharine Elizabeth Lamattina
Qatar Tracy Alejandra Navichoque, B.A., Northwestern University
Nicole Frances Burnett, B.A., American University Briana Symone Robinson, B.A., Johnson C. Smith University
Christina Chilin, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Fangyuan Shi, B.A., Xiamen University Tan Kah Kee College,
Kali Croke, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles China
Srividya Dasaraju Devin Alexandria Villacis, B.A., Duke University
Jasmine Ashley Kolano, B.A., Azusa Pacific University Timothy Yeh, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara

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

Adam Micah Finck, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Master of Science
Gabriela Avila, Digital Social Media, B.S., San Jose State Haley Erin Bosselman, Journalism, B.A., Arizona State
University University
Cynnamon Re Vaughn Baker, Digital Social Media, B.A., Lorena Bourdevaire Casillas, Journalism, B.A., University of
California State University, Long Beach California, Los Angeles
Chace Emilia Beech, Journalism, B.A., Kenyon College Natasha Brennan, Journalism, B.A., University of La Verne
Abhinanda Bhattacharyya, Journalism, B.A., Bard College Yibo Cao, Digital Social Media, B.A., Michigan State University
Sravya Boppuri, Digital Social Media, B.S., University of Texas at Juliana Carbonaro, Digital Social Media, B.A., California State
Dallas University, Long Beach

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Master of Science (continued)

Yana N. Carr, Journalism, B.A., Georgetown University Jamia Pugh, Journalism, B.A., Temple University
Alexandra Hoywa Chan, Journalism, B.A., University of Albert Shiling Qian, Journalism, B.A., University of Southern
California, Irvine California
Jiajun Chen, Journalism, B.A., Beijing Normal University, China Bulbul Rajagopal, Journalism, B.Equiv., Jadavpur University, India
Trevor Lawrence Chong, Digital Social Media, B.A., University Natalie Claudine Redington, Journalism, B.A., University of
of Southern California Southern California
Waylon Wyatt Cunningham, Journalism, B.A., Oberlin College Yijin Ren, Digital Social Media, B.L., Peking University, China
Elina Demis, Journalism, B.A., California State University, Toni Ranea Reveles, Journalism, B.A., California State University,
Long Beach Los Angeles
Nicole Farage, Journalism, B.A., University of Southern Diego Ricaurte, Digital Social Media, B.A., Cornell University
California Brandon Alan Rowe, Journalism, B.A., B.S., California State
Vanessa Gaie, Journalism, B.A., Temple University University, Fresno
Gabrielle Gonta, Journalism, B.A., Pepperdine University Sushma Shenoy, Journalism, M.A., Emerson College
Nancy Guan, Journalism, B.A., University of Southern California Eva Shinavski, Journalism, B.A., Flagler College
Kyra Nicole Hassler, Digital Social Media, B.A., B.S., The Ohio Hayley Smith, Journalism, B.A., New York University
State University Jackson Stephens, Journalism, B.A., University of the Pacific
Keyu Huang, Journalism, B.A., Beijing Forestry University, China Chenxi Sun, Digital Social Media, B.A., Suzhou University,
Eun Huh, Digital Social Media, B.S., New York University China
Kristy Rose Hutchings, Journalism, B.A., University of Southern Shuo Sun, Digital Social Media, B.A., University of Wisconsin –
California Madison
Masoma Imasogie, Digital Social Media, B.A., University of Rebecca Lyn Sweeney, Journalism, B.A., University of Iowa
Pennsylvania Felicia Virginie Tapia, Journalism, B.A., Middlebury College
Moting Jiang, Journalism, B.A., University of Hong Kong Arion Angel Taylor, Journalism, B.A., Texas Christian University
Cathren Killedjian, Journalism, B.A., Loyola Marymount Hillary Ann Thompson, Digital Social Media, B.A., California
University State University, Fullerton
Rena Kotoi, Digital Social Media, B.A., University of Southern Andrea Georgina Trejo, Digital Social Media, B.A., California
California State University, Los Angeles
Matthew Kreiser, Journalism, B.S., California Polytechnic State Estrellita Uribe Zamora, Digital Social Media, B.A., Chapman
University, San Luis Obispo University
Niranjana Krishna Kumar, Digital Social Media, B.S., Kingston Katarina Vanessa Vidal Cueva, Digital Social Media
University, United Kingdom Shihui Wang, Digital Social Media, B.S., Emerson College
Annabelle Jocelyn Lau, Digital Social Media, B.A., University of Xiaoting Wang, Journalism, B.A., Macau University of Science
Southern California and Technology, China
Klaudia Lech, Digital Social Media, B.A., Hogskolen i Oslo og Abigail Washer, Journalism, B.A., University of Miami
Akershus (HiOA), Norway Nicola Viola Wenz, Journalism, B.A., Pepperdine University
Mingshan Li, Digital Social Media, B.A., University of Southern Alexander Woods, Digital Social Media, B.A., Morehouse
California College
Brandon Chun Lim, Digital Social Media, B.A., Gonzaga Yelu Xu, Digital Social Media, B.A., Beihang University, China
University Yao Yang, Journalism, B.A., University of California,
Maia Chloe Lopes-Gilbert, Digital Social Media Santa Barbara
Changyue Ma, Digital Social Media, B.A., University of Ajah Noelle Yee, Journalism, B.A., San Jose State University
Southern California Patricia Kelly Tan Yeo, Journalism, B.S., University of California,
Kevin McNamara, Journalism, B.A., M.A., Claremont McKenna Los Angeles
College Zhuoran Ying, Digital Social Media, B.S., New York University
Isabella Rosaura Meneses, Journalism, B.A., California State Meng Yuan, Digital Social Media, B.A., Communication
University, San Bernardino University of China
Kellie Marie Miller, Journalism, B.A., Loyola Marymount Yifan Zheng, Digital Social Media, B.A., Indiana University,
University Bloomington
Paulina Santiago Ordaz, Digital Social Media Shuqi Zhou, Journalism, B.A., Jilin University, China
Jiaqin Pan, Digital Social Media, B.A., University of Connecticut Yixin Zhou, Journalism, B.A., Nankai University, China
Arianna Papalexopoulos, Digital Social Media, B.A., University
of California, Los Angeles

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Graduate Certificate – Marketing Communication Management

Rebecca Pei Yu Lin

Graduate Certificate – Public Policy Advocacy

Divana Olivas

USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance

Dean Robert A. Cutietta

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Dance

Mariana Carrillo, Minor – Ausia Jenai Jones Austyn Rich Jakevis Raekwone Thomason
Entrepreneurship Alyssa Janae Myers Daniel Rae Srivastava, Jakob William Tribus
Brendan Michael Evans Justin Vo Pham, Minor – Minor – Economics Adam Charles Vesperman,
Rachel Christina Harris Cinematic Arts Amaria Nicole Stern Minor – Occupational
Whitney Lauren Hester, Eleanor Pincus Kaylin Ann Sturtevant Science
Minor – Sports Media
Studies

Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC

Dean Avishai Sadan

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

Deborah Berry Tina Doost Alisha You-Jin Lee Venus Reyhani
Nancy Bishara Briceda Gipaya Tiffany Gabriella Maddahi Leah Sanchez
Tina May Chaturvedi Amber Gomez Narine Marimova Courtney Mahina Schulte
Cindy Chung Jonathan Hakakha Mersedeh Momeni Ortal Shamtoub
Sarah Dawes Shayan Hervani Sahlee Grace F. Peyton Doyeon Yoo
Kelly Monserrat De La Torre Tiffani Knicol Kopa Joseph Louie Quimson Xiao Wen Yu
Emily Diaz David Koshki Tracy Noelle Raffetto

Master of Science – Biomedical Implants and Tissue Engineering

Na Eun Chung, B.S., University of California, Irvine Robert H. Lacrampe, B.A., University of California, Davis;
Raffie Garabedian D.D.S., University of Southern California
Sanchita Mehra, B.A., Boston University

Master of Science – Community Oral Health

Thomas Laurence Joseph, B.A., University of Dallas

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Master of Science – Geriatric Dentistry

Tae Jun Ahn, B.S., D.D.S., University of Southern California Kalpana Madas
Neveen R. Elabbasy, Grad.Cert., University of Southern Philip S. Morton
California Stephanie Ritchey

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Chantelle Aabedi William Hwang
Alexis R. Allen Amanda Brooke Israel
Whitney I. Allen Sang H. Jee, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; M.S.,
Sarah Anvari University of Southern California
Jamie A. Azdair Min Jeong, B.S., University of Southern California
Raha Baghbanian Eveline Junaedy
Arian Barooty Yeonghee Jung
Emil A. Berkovich, B.A., University of Southern California Sara S. Kahng
Nima Boostani, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; Garrett J. Kaplan, B.A., Pitzer College
M.S., University of Southern California Yasamin G. Kashani
Matthew E. Brown Erica Katz, B.A., University of Southern California
Lana Bubalo Bryce M. Keen
Nina Bubalo Brian J. Kennedy, B.A., Emory University; M.S., University of
Vickie T. Bui Southern California
Marisol Ceballos Mana Khajavi
Angelica Chaghouri Audrey B. Kim
Dominique Chagniot Peter K. Kim
Cynthia Chien, B.S., University of Southern California Young J. Kim
Alexander F. Chin, B.S., University of Southern California Melanie A. Kitsman
Meghan K. Chiovitti Anna I. Kolentsova
Yojeong Cho Megan Arielle Kopatich
Jisoo Choe Benjamin J. Koppel
Kristeen T. Chu Natesha V. Kumar, B.S., University of Southern California
Madeline Chu Isabel Kuo
Chan Kwon Chung Daisy Bokyung Kwak-Lee
Joel H. Coeler Jeremy Le
Joshua Danoush Fransiska L. Lee
Sydney C. Dawson, B.S., University of Southern California Lisa Lee, B.S., University of California, Irvine; M.S., University of
Monique Diaz, B.S., University of Southern California Southern California
Mattison Ivy Donaldson, B.A., University of Southern Woojin Lee
California Calvin K. Li
Taylor Phipps Dunne Hailey M. Logan, B.S., University of Southern California
Andre M. Fang Scott J. Lombardi
Sarah L. Forgy, B.A., University of Southern California Amanda V. Maitino, B.S., University of Southern California
Esteban E. Gallegos Roberto A. Marroquin, B.S., B.S., University of Southern
Favio Gallegos Jr. California
Rita B. Garabet Jessica Mehta
Melissa E. Garbo Marena Michael
Sherry C. Gee Lareine A. Mikhael
Somaye Gerannazar Cyrus A. Modarres, B.S., University of Southern California
Ariella Joy Glodowski Kamyar Moradian
Samir Gwalani James F. Murayama
Tae Kyun Ha Thomas Patrick Allen Myatt
Kevin Hadidjaja Bina Esther Neman
Harut Hakobyan William B. Ngo
David A. Hernandez Aimi O. Nguyen
Franco E. Hernandez Irene Linh Nguyen
Jessica Hu, B.S., University of Southern California Judy Nguyen

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Doctor of Dental Surgery (continued)

Nicholas Tadashi Nikchevich, B.A., University of Southern Victor B. Shih
California David K. Shirinian, B.S., University of Southern California
Shantel S. Noghrey James Sung
Brittany Jordan Noris Yunsik Sung
Nathan A. Nourian Micah Tabanfar
Arian Noveir Andrea Leigh Taguinod, B.S., California Baptist University;
Maretta A. Oganesyan M.S., University of Southern California
Saido Ozawa Kristen L. Tamberg
Junmook Park Mahsa Tehrani, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.S.,
Mark Park University of Southern California
Pouya Parsa Shant Terteryan
Sahil Hitesh Patadia Gabrielle M. Torgerson
Derek Patao, B.S., University of Southern California Krystian G. Torres, B.S., University of Southern California
Oskar H. Peikar, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Anthony J. Totah
Hope E. Penner Kim Yen Tran
Vu Phan Kurt Tran
Edwin J. Pouldar Jean Tsai
Mersedeh Rajinia, B.S., University of Southern California Justin Q. Tsui
Ashley A. Robbins, B.S., California State University, San Marcos Denise E. Villanueva
Ariana Rodriguez, B.S., Dominican University Azzah Widatalla, B.S., University of Southern California
Joshua Matthew Rose, B.A., University of Southern California Mylea Michele Wilson, B.S., University of Southern California
Haig H. Sadakian Camden Lawrence Wittenauer
David Saghian, B.S., California State University, Northridge; Tyler T. Yamada
M.S., University of Southern California Henry C. Yim
Elieka A. Salamipour Nicholas G. Young
Benjamin D. Sargent Courtnie J. Yun, B.A., University of Southern California
Elyssa Sivia Schlossberg Bing Q. Zheng

Doctor of Dental Surgery – Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists

Neha Agarwal, B.D.S., M.D.S., Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Puneet Kaur Pandher, B.D.S., Baba Farid University of Health
Sciences, India Sciences, India; M.D.S., Manipal Academy of Higher
Rajdeep Batth, B.D.S., Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Education, India
India; M.P.H., University of Western Ontario, Canada Bindi Satishkumar Patel, B.D.S., Gujarat University, India;
Atilio Andres Canessa M.D.S., North Gujarat University, India
Praveen Kumar Chauhan, B.D.S., Maharshi Dayanand Nirav Suresh Patel, B.S., Bharati Vidyapeeth University, India
University, India Abhishek Ranjan, B.D.S., Rajiv Gandhi University of Health
Shilpa Emani, B.D.S., Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Sciences, India; M.D.S., JSS Academy of Higher Education
India; M.D.S., Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, and Research, India
India Javier Arturo Scarton, D.D.S., University of Carabobo,
Ali Esfahani, D.M.D., Cebu Doctors’ University, Philippines Venezuela
Sugandha Gupta, B.S., Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mili Arvindbhai Shah, B.S., Gujarat University, India
Mullana, India Melika Shahsavar Haghighi, D.D.S., Ajman University of
Rashmi Jain, B.D.S., Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, India Science and Technology, United Arab Emirates
Reza Mehr, D.D.S., Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran Akhilesh Shikaripur Mohan
Neethu Mohan, B.D.S., M.D.S., Rajiv Gandhi University of Ali Soltanirad, D.D.S., Shiraz University of Medical Sciences,
Health Sciences, India Iran
Shervin Moshashaei, M.B.A., California Lutheran University; Meera Sravan Kumar, B.S., M.S., The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R.
D.D.S., Bogomolets National Medical University, Ukraine Medical University, India
Linda Moshrefi, D.D.S., Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Irena Starchenko, D.D.S., Kharkiv National Medical University,
Iran Ukraine
Subashini Natarajan, B.D.S., M.D.S., The Tamil Nadu Shraddha Swain, B.D.S., M.D.S., Himachal Pradesh University,
Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India India
Murilo Gaby Neves, D.D.S., Universidade Federal do Para, Brazil Kasra Tabesh, D.M.D., Centro Escolar University, Philippines

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Doctor of Dental Surgery – Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists (continued)
Monica Valencia Hernandez, D.D.S., Universidad CES, Jing Xu, B.Med., Dalian Medical University, China; Ph.D., Tokyo
Colombia Medical and Dental University, Japan
Parul Verma, B.S., Chaudhary Charan Singh University, India Shibin Yu, B.Med., MMED, M.D., Wuhan University, China
Avantika Virmani, B.D.S., Maharashtra University of Health Nazanin Zangeneh, D.D.S., Islamic Azad University of Qazvin,
Sciences, India; M.D.S., Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Iran; Ph.D., Islamic Azad University, Iran
Sciences, India
Ying Wang, B.Med., China Medical University; MMED, Xi’an
Medical University, China; Ph.D., Fourth Military Medical
University, China

Certificate in Advanced Education – Community Oral Health

Zoya Hassan

Certificate in Advanced Education – Endodontics

Rayan Alrehili Avery Jaffe Henry S. Kwon Mohammed Yahya Tarrosh
Nermine S. Batniji Reuben L. Johnson Ana P. Meneses Ladan Ziaie Matin
Ali Ehsan Ankit Keshav

Certificate in Advanced Education – Operative and Adhesive Dentistry

Hanadi Abusharifa Rie Hayashi-Wells Abdullah Kaki Carmen Matji
Mohammed Alshanbari

Certificate in Advanced Education – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Christopher Chan Naman J. Desai Wansheng Zhu

Certificate in Advanced Education – Oral Pathology and Radiology

Layth A. Abbood Bi Shuo Wang

Certificate in Advanced Education – Orofacial Pain

Mona Albatniji Fawaz O. Hatem Tarun Mundluru Natsuyo Yamamoto-Trinh
Erick F. Gomez Marroquin Zahira Mendoza Ramy Taher Shams

Certificate in Advanced Education – Orthodontics

James S. Bisbas Zoey M. Gutierrez Kaitlin Anne Marsh Katherine Elizabeth Schwartz
Cameron Freelove Janice Sook Lee

Certificate in Advanced Education – Pediatric Dentistry

Aeen Aflaatuni Irene L. Ching Oliver J. Giron Samuel Y. Russom
Katarina Wang Calilung Tiffany M. Elliott Gary G. Liu Grant Shandler
Jonathan W. Chay

Certificate in Advanced Education – Periodontology

Jassem Alsharah Raffie Garabedian Navid Nobaharestan Christopher T. Pham

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Certificate in Advanced Education – Prosthodontics

Adnan Bazarbashi Hwan Hee Park Abdulrahman S. Taleb Daniel J. Tan
Hala Shihab Jamjoom Joon Woo Park

Graduate Certificate – General Practice Residency

Dana A. Adachi Hanieh Ghasemi Tuongvi C. Mai Moheet M. Merchant

Graduate Certificate – Geriatric Dentistry

Kamelia Ebrahimian Payvand Aiman Fatima Damaris Ionut

USC School of Dramatic Arts

Dean Elizabeth M. Daley

Bachelor of Arts – Theatre

Ashley Keimi Armstrong Gianluca Pamplona Cosentino, Nicala Jett Hatton Kiana Summer Lasko,
Natasha Hannah Arora, Minor – Screenwriting Emily Faye Hawkins, Minor – Minor – Cinematic Arts &
Minor – Classics Brandon Keane Courture Musical Theatre & Political Dance
Natasha Korin Balogh, Isabella Marie Dake, Minor – Science Estevao Macario
Minor – Marketing & Entertainment Industry Claire King Hinkley Evan Macedo, Minor –
Musical Studies Brittany Gabrielle Dassa Kaleigh Marie Hinthorn, Comedy
Mikaela Brooke Benjamin Jordan Jahmal Davis, Minor – Minor – Cinematic Arts Ryan Hanley McGowan,
Shrey Bhargava Musical Theatre Holly Howell, Minor – Minor – Screenwriting
Mekhala Mira Bijawat, Jessica Doherty Musical Theatre Jordan Sarah Medina, Minor –
Minor – Cinematic Arts Juan Felipe Duenas Laura Yeseul Im, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Blesst Bilesia Bowden Susan E. Durnford, Minor – German Kiara Muhammad
Scarlett Ruby Bress Cinematic Arts Katherine Loo Ming Jacobs Ellen Murray, Minor – Dance
Katrina Brunter, Minor – Jack Gregory Eletto, Minor – Desiree Carmela Johnson, Justin E. Newell
Cinematic Arts Comedy Minor – Cinematic Arts Katherine Colleen Newsom
Marisa Caddick Tyler Joseph Ellis, Minor – Emma Jean Kantor, Minor – Christina Farish Oti
Zoe Alheli Cantu Marketing Dance Alexander Ohannes Panagos,
Soo Min Cho, Minor – Cameron Michele Escalante, Taylor Clarissa Kass, Minor – Minor – Cinematic Arts
Cinematic Arts Minor – Cinematic Arts Early Modern Studies & Nicholas Michael Petroccione,
Breanna Cirillo, Robert Gabriel Feffer, Minor – Musical Theatre Minor – Music Production
Minor – Marketing & Digital Studies Victoria Elodie Kempf, Samuel Francis Pirie, Minor –
Entertainment Industry Ana Sofia Fehn, Minor – Law Minor – Cinematic Arts Linguistics
Kristen Clarke and Society & Screenwriting & Music Jack Michael Powell
Judith Andrea Clayton, Blake Lauren Fisher Production Ithalia Celeste Morales Price,
Minor – Occupational William Talman Fortune, Jordan Kessler, Minor – Minor – Comedy
Science Minor – Marine Biology Cinematic Arts Antoinette Marie Ricchio,
Zyaire Clemes Jessica Anne Gallo, Minor – James Clement Kichuk Minor – Screenwriting
Lauren Moss Cole, Minor – Cinematic Arts Caroline Kinley, Minor – Justus Riesner
Entertainment Industry Stella Barnard Gilbertson, Cinematic Arts Camila Beatriz Rios Irizarry,
James Casey Coleman Minor – Cinematic Arts Hailey Marie Kragelj, Minor – Minor – Public Relations
Lionel Charles Conacher Chloe Gonzalez, Minor – Psychology and Law Celia Maxine Rivera
Bethany Maria Claire Cooke, Entertainment Industry James Brock Kruckemeyer Taylor Ryan Rivers, Minor –
Minor – Business Mattie Katherine Bertie Cinematic Arts
Harris-Lowe Anna Katherine Rohlf

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Colleen Dunn Saftler, Justin Tyler Schulsohn, Samantha Kate Sterenberg, Alexander Lennon Walter,
Minor – Cinematic Arts & Minor – Musical Studies Minor – Cinematic Arts Minor – Screenwriting
Screenwriting Eitan Senerman, Minor – Emerson Taylor Alyse Marie Watson
Grace Chanel Sallee, Minor – Cinematic Arts Rio Thorogood Milan Sofia Williams, Minor –
Archaeology Sindri Sigfusson Gabriella Marie Tranchina, Musical Theatre
Sabrina Sawyer Olivia Rose Singer Minor – Cinematic Arts Sara Paige Young, Minor –
Gabrielle Cameron Schneider Daniel John Sosa-Porter Steven Vargas, Minor – Dance Cinematic Arts
Lizzy Ryland Scholz, Minor – Rhayme Spencer Olivia Nicole Vidas Angel Luis Zayas Jr.
Jazz Studies Elijah Thomas Springer Patience Leigh Wade, Minor – Jacob Zorehkey
Elizabeth Grace Schuetzle Cinematic Arts

Bachelor of Arts – Visual and Performing Arts Studies

Sawyer Chenen Emily Wing Yin Lu, Minor –
Aliye Simone Garrett Dance

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Theatre

Megan Marie Burns Eden Lederer Matthew David Mitchell Chelsea Sik
Olivia Katherine Gill Tyler Cristian Ruby Bernice O’Brien Mariah Eva Tzoumbas
Mia Glenn-Schuster Maegawa-Goeser Alexander James Pires Sophia Werthmann
Matthew Gomez Hidaka Kaitlin Joanne Maxwell Jamie Ruth Salinger, Minor – Justin Morrison White
Caroline Lily Hiramatsu Sonia Ninette Mendez Cinematic Arts Matthew Wunsch
Benjamin Hirschhorn

Master of Fine Arts – Theatre

Amanda Andrei, B.A., College of William & Mary Sherrick Alan O’Quinn, B.A., Beloit College
Abigail Coryell, B.A., University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill Austen Parros, B.F.A., California State University, Northridge
Mark Noa Gardner IV, B.A., Loyola Marymount University Deja Thompson, B.A., California State University, Fresno
Brent K. Grimes, B.A., Indiana University, Bloomington Atiya Cecily Walcott, B.A., Wesleyan University
Nona Johnson, B.A., Georgetown University Frank Troy Witherspoon III, B.A., University of the Arts
Lea Marina Lanoue Timm, B.F.A., Concordia University, Canada

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Master of Arts in Teaching – Multiple Subject Teaching

Brittany Lee Acevedo, B.A., University of Southern California Jennifer Semmi Beck, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Ivonne S. Aguilar, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz Marilyn Mathis Bell, B.A., University of Tennessee,
Jordyn Elyse Alves, B.A., University of Southern California Chattanooga
April Kay Ashton, B.A., University of Washington Sarah Elizabeth Bergstrom, B.A., University of Southern
Kendall Marie Atkins, B.A., University of San Diego California
Belinda Andrea Atuatasi, B.S., California State University, Kayla Boden, B.S., California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton Alyssa Bomar, B.A., California State University, Chico
Tiffany Badillo Jimenez, B.A., Inter American University of Kelly Brennan, B.A., Loyola University Maryland
Puerto Rico-San German Janet Brittany Bridgford, B.A., University of California, Irvine
LaDwan Rayette Beard, B.S., University of Phoenix Kathrine Elizabeth Briedis, B.A., Northeastern University

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Emily Forbes Browne, B.A., Drew University; M.F.A., Montana Jaclyn Guerrero, B.S., University of La Verne
State University Ciah Gutierrez, B.S., University of Arizona
Kristina Elizabeth Canchola-Miranda, B.A., Arizona State Dianna Lydia Gutierrez, B.A., Pacific Oaks College
University Lizzett Guzman, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Carolina J. Carrillo, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Elizabeth Ham, B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
Erik Rene Castellanos, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Emery Erin Hamami, B.A., University of Maryland, College Park
Kristie Alice Chan, B.A., Azusa Pacific University Saira Yareli Hernandez Tejeda, B.A., California State University,
Kelly Sooji Chang, B.S., University of Southern California Los Angeles
Joy Chi, B.A., University of California, Riverside Kimberly Hernandez, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Liz Choi, B.A., California State University, Northridge Meghan Lindsay Highsmith, B.A., Flagler College
Tre Legrand Clayton, B.A., San Francisco State University Que’Ron Merrinese Hildreth, B.A., University of North
Victoria Jane Clayton, B.A., Saint Louis University Carolina – Chapel Hill
Sarah Anne Clingan, B.A., Whitman College Ava Katharina Maria Hoeller, B.A., University of California,
Krystal Dawn Coffey, B.S., University of Phoenix Los Angeles
Laura Cecilia Contreras, B.A., California State University, Shannon Hsu, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Sacramento Gina-Maureen Hupp, B.A., California State University, Chico
Lisa Marie Crisostomo, B.F.A., Long Island University, Hannah Kelsey Israel, B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington
C.W. Post Campus Kirsten Hall Iverson, B.A., University of Missouri, Columbia
Chylander Cummings, B.A., B.A., Ashford University Dina I. Jauregui, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Samantha Dallatorre, B.A., California State University, Grace Jeong, B.S., University of California, Davis
Dominguez Hills Marbella Jimenez, B.A., California Lutheran University
Catherine Lucinda Daly Nguyen, B.S., California Lutheran Rebecca Jimenez, B.S., California State University, Dominguez
University Hills
Christina Jeannemarie Dossa, B.A., Loyola Marymount Brittney Michelle Elese Johnson, B.A., University of California,
University Santa Barbara
Alison Rene Doucette, B.A., University of California, Riverside Mirzah Rused Dizon Johnson, B.S., California State University,
Kelsey Eiland, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz Northridge
Lauren Ann Ely, B.A., University of Arizona Charlotte Desi Jones, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
William Engle, B.A., University of Massachusetts, Boston Asia R. Kalejs, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Carla Alejandra Espinoza, B.B.A., Northwood University Cynthia Katanbafnezhad, B.A., University of Michigan,
Sydney Kristin Estrada, B.S., Santa Clara University Ann Arbor
Avery Affiong Etuk, B.A., University of Southern California Trisha Kawai, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Sofia Fabiano, B.A., Michigan State University Andrea E. Kim, B.A., University of California, San Diego; M.M.,
Natalie Mercedes Facchinello, B.A., California State University, University of Southern California
Los Angeles Connie Hyun-Soo Kim, B.A., University of Southern California
Benjamin Nathan Feldman, B.A., Pomona College Genevieve Kim, B.A., Andrews University
Cecilia Fernandes, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz Paul Ho Kim, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Mishell Angelique Ferreira, B.A., California State University, Rachel Kim, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Northridge Sharon S. Kim, B.S., University of California, Davis
Rosebeth Molly Fisher, B.S., Florida State University Carolyn Kirsch, B.A., SUNY Buffalo
Angel Marie Gallegos, B.A., California Baptist University Katherine Koning, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Karah Lynn Galmiche, B.S., University of Missouri, Columbia Bryce Kusnierz, B.A., University of Puget Sound
Tamara Renee Giusti, B.A., San Jose State University Evangeline Eunju Kwon, B.A., University of Redlands
Erica Elena Gonzales Bibeau, B.A., University of California, Lauren Bailey Laflesh, B.A., California State University,
Santa Barbara; B.F.A., Art Center College of Design, Long Beach
California Tai Katana Lark, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Katelynn Elizabeth Gonzales, B.A., California State University, Alexandra L. Lary, B.A., University of Texas at Austin
Sacramento Hyo Jin Lee, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Marisa Noell Gonzalez, B.S., University of California, Riverside; Stacy Lee, B.A., University of California, Davis
M.P.A., University of La Verne Song Yi Lim, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Noorin Dorosti Gose, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Siyuan Liu, B.A., University of California, Davis
Itzel Granillo, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Jasmine Alexxis Lozano, B.A., California State University,
Celia McDonald Greene, B.A., George Washington University San Bernardino
Linda Gabriella Gudiel, B.A., University of Southern California Natasha Mahdi, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

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Lauren A. Maloney, B.A., Arizona State University Marietoni Yelo Rosure, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Alyssa Marie Martinez, B.A., California State Polytechnic Sharon Rutter, B.A., Columbia College
University, Pomona Jensine Ruvalcaba, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Maximiliano A. Martinez, B.A., California State University, Stephanie Sandoval Lamas, B.A., California State University,
Channel Islands Northridge
Gurtej Kaur Matharu, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Stacey Ann Schustek, B.S., University of California, Davis
Vanessa P. McCormick, B.A., University of California, Riverside Staycee Sciranka, B.A., Smith College; M.I.A., Columbia
Erika R. Mejia, B.S., California State University, Northridge University
Esperanza Melecio, B.A., California State University, Bakersfield Briana N. Shakespeare, B.A., Montclair State University
Dahlia D. Monroy, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Theresa Marie Sieker, B.S., University of Phoenix
Maya Morris, B.A., Vanguard University Renessa Silva, B.A., Concordia University Irvine
Angela R. Munoz, B.A., Peace College Juan J. Soria, B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.A.,
Kristy Munsie, B.S., Ryerson University, Canada San Jose State University
Faith Palermo-Gutierrez, B.A., University of Southern California Lisa Marie Spence, B.A., University of Oregon; M.A., American
Anne N. Parker, B.A., Oregon State University University
Victoria Marie Pepe, B.S., Florida State University Jessica Lauren Sukert, B.A., Indiana University, Bloomington
Jessica Carmel Pereira, B.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa Twinkle Sukhija, B.A., Pepperdine University
Abigail Renee Peterman, B.S., Arizona State University Katie Lynn Sullivan, B.A., California State University,
Junhong Qian, B.A., Seattle University; M.A., Pepperdine Long Beach
University Michelle Lee Totten, B.A., San Francisco State University
Helen Quach, B.S., University of California, Davis Kristen Joy Van Dyne, B.A., Mills College
Alyssa Raguini, B.A., San Jose State University Tirzah Eve Vasquez, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Courtney Alexandria Ravenell, B.A., California State Polytechnic Ari D’Lois Venteicher, B.A., University of North Carolina –
University, Pomona Chapel Hill
Erin Kathleen Reilly, B.S., University of North Florida Lizette Villalobos, B.A., California State University,
Kimberly Remington, B.A., Purdue University San Bernardino
Fatima Reyes, B.A., California State University, Northridge Malyssa Vizcarra, B.S., California State University, Fullerton
Pauline Rincon, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Kendall Marie Walbrecht, B.S., University of California, Davis
Emily Yanira Rivera Mancilla, B.S., California State University, Morgan Wallace, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Northridge Minyi Wang, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Leticia Anne Robles, B.A., San Francisco State University John Welch, B.A., Assumption College
Areli Rodriguez, B.A., University of California, Riverside Satori Ashley Elaine West, B.A., Evergreen State College
Crystal Lyn Roethlisberger, B.F.A., California State University, Kelly Wise, B.S., Kent State University
Long Beach; M.F.A., University of Iowa Alizeh Zahidi, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Isabel Roman, B.S., California State University, Long Beach Brenda Guadalupe Zendejas, B.S., California State University,
Edith Guadalupe Romero, B.A., Santa Clara University Fullerton

Master of Arts in Teaching – Single Subject Teaching

Brandon Abo, B.S., San Diego State University Brenda Bermudez, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Maria Guadalupe Aguilera-Garcia, B.S., California State Nita Marie Lieu Beyla, B.A., Chapman University
University, Dominguez Hills Olivia Jean Boone, B.S., University of Washington
Amber Kadria Alkhatib Sears, B.F.A., Pratt Institute Laura Eliza Boothby, B.S., Bucknell University
Carl Althoff, B.S., Boston University David Benjamin Bowers, B.A., Vassar College
Cindy Andrade, B.A., University of Southern California Jessica Brint, B.A., The Ohio State University
Joseph Austin, B.A., University of Kansas Timothy Brodsky, B.A., Columbia College
Jessie Baek, B.A., Occidental College Rachel Brookshire, B.A., Claremont McKenna College
Carlos Manuel Barrales, B.A., University of California, Megan Lizabeth Brown, B.S., San Jose State University
Santa Barbara Joshua Adam Burke, B.A., Southern Methodist University
Caitlin Dakota Bartlett, B.A., California State University, Kate Augusta Burke, B.A., American University; M.T.S.,
Dominguez Hills Vanderbilt University
Nicole Leigh Beard, B.S., University of Central Florida Cassidy Bon Burr, B.S., Azusa Pacific University
John Joseph Beaudet, B.A., Fairfield University Caitlyn Nicole Cappadona, B.A., Pepperdine University
Leonard Beckerman, B.A., Ohio University Laura Cerniglia, B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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Christina Chavez, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Douglas R. Kauffman, B.A., California State University,
Jessica E. Chenco, B.A., Eastern College Long Beach
Kevin Choi, B.A., University of California, San Diego Taruna Khanna, B.S., M.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Thomas Anthony Cisneros, B.S., Northern Arizona University David S. Kim, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Teru B. Clavel, B.A., Dartmouth College; M.S., Drexel Joobin Kim, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
University Jeremy Kincaid, B.S., Purdue University
Hazel Kisses Ardina Clorina, B.A., University of California, Jessica Mosier Klapp, B.A.S., Trident University International
Los Angeles Mckenna Christine Kleinmaier, B.S., Westmont College
Claire F. Collins, B.S., University of California, Davis Jared Reid Kracoff, B.A., Santa Clara University
Austin L. Conner, B.S., University of California, Merced Jessica Linnette Kroll, B.A., Columbia College
Lia Nicole Cornair, B.A., Seattle University Alexis Ray Laggren, B.S., University of Southern California
Belen Aline Cruz, B.A., Scripps College Kelsey Michele LeVert, B.S., Trinity Christian College; M.Ed.,
Mary Louise Dahm, B.A., Boston College Abilene Christian University
Ronnel Cocal Datlag, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Brandon M. Lee, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Eli Struthers Davidow, B.A., Hamilton College Holly Jessica Chang Lee, B.S., University of Hawaii at Manoa
Jackson Dayton, B.A., Occidental College Jeremy Lee, B.A., University of Southern California
Margaret Collins DuTart, B.S., Texas Christian University Nathaniel O. Levin, B.A./B.A., University of California,
Keith Michael Estrada, B.A., Franciscan University of Santa Barbara
Steubenville Worawan Limbach, B.A., University of Maryland University
Michael S. Fane, B.S., California State University, San Bernardino College
Juan Jaime Flores, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles William Chunwei Lu, B.S., Purdue University
Gregory Frierson, B.B.A., University of Georgia Vanessa Luna, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Reid Furukawa, B.S., Pepperdine University Damien Mair, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Megan Garedakis, B.A., M.A., San Francisco State University Rachel A. Medlock, B.A., Duke University
Jasmine Suzanne Ghoniem, B.S., University of California, Ronald Medure, B.A., Brown University
San Diego; M.P.H., George Washington University Nicholas Michael Millhouse, B.S., Indiana University,
Andrew Gilbert, B.F.A., California Institute of the Arts Bloomington
Tamika Ann Gilbert, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Melissa Miulli, B.A., University of Southern California
Tetyana Glushkova, B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kalie Ann Monzingo, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Andre Lamont Goddard, B.F.A., New York University Erika Mora Orozco, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Alina Gonzalez, B.A., Hofstra University Jazmine Morales Rodriguez, B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Benjamin Robert Gossard, B.A., California State University, Iona Amie Morgan, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles;
Channel Islands J.D., M.B.A., Pepperdine University
Genesis Darling Guevara, B.A., San Diego State University Christopher Ian Murphy, B.A., University of California,
Anna Inez Gurevitz, B.A., Northern Arizona University; M.A., Santa Cruz
University of California, Merced Hasna Nada, B.A., Franklin College, Switzerland
Christine Espina Gutierrez, B.S., University of California, Davis James Andrew Nickovich, B.A., Butler University
Catherine Annette Haas, B.A., University of California, Noelle Pahk, B.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa
Los Angeles William Pettus, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Brooke Elyce Haglund, B.A., University of Utah Kristin Pritchett, B.S., Old Dominion University
Seoeun Han, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Kyriacos Georgiou Psara, B.A., University of California,
Daniel Hawkins, B.S., California State University, Long Beach Los Angeles
Courtney Henson, B.A., Sonoma State University Maggie Rabasca, B.S., Harvey Mudd College
Brittany Rose Hill, B.S., Kent State University Saher Rathur, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Jacqueline Hope Holtschult, B.S., University of California, Deena Noelle Rice, B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
Los Angeles Amanda Nicole Ridley, B.A., Mills College
Matthew Hu, B.S., University of California, Berkeley Aileen Ro, B.A., Wellesley College
Kinh Quoc Huynh, B.A., University of Southern California Megan Bachini Robbins, B.S., Boise State University
Sarah Jacobs, B.A., George Washington University Anay Rodriguez, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Sarah Brent Jang, B.S., University of Southern California Griffin Rose, B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Nathaniel Edward Jones, B.A., University of California, Alec James Roy, B.A., Vanguard University
Los Angeles Shayna Ashley Russell, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Jane Jun, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.S., Malory Nguyen Sagala, B.A., California State University,
University of California, Los Angeles San Bernardino

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Keyla Santisteban, B.A., University of California, Davis Xiao Yi Sun, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Matthew Ryan Schjetne, B.S., Gordon College Erica Helen Tolaio, B.A., University of Arizona
Russell Schultz, B.S., Regis University Bianca Torres, B.S., Arizona State University
James Paul Settimo, B.A., Baker College of Flint; M.A., Claire Marie Townsend, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno; M.A.,
Wayne State University University of Texas at Austin
Shilpan Sheth, B.S., University of California, Riverside Andrew Travers, B.S., Eastern College
Ashley Janelle Silva, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Lauren Ashley Van Vlack, B.S., B.S., Arizona State University
Cheyenne Summer Simonds, B.A., Arizona State University Carina Vieyra, B.A., San Diego State University
Matthew Ryan Singer, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Miguel Villicana, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Aruna Murthy Singhal, B.A., University of Texas at Austin Jamie Dannyelle Walker, B.A., San Francisco State University;
Stephanie Therese Smith, B.S., Michigan State University M.A., Ph.D., Howard University; M.F.A., University of
Gordon Michael Sodetani, B.A., California State University, Southern California
Long Beach Marissa J. White, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Chaelin Song, B.A., University of Southern California Alexander William Willauer, B.A., Niagara University
Valeria Guadalupe Sosa, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Rodney Rusan Gregory Wilson, B.A., Morehouse College
Michelle Soucek, B.A., San Francisco State University Melissa Wright, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Garrett Anthony Suffle, B.A., California State University, Nicole Kristi Yen, B.S., University of California, San Diego
East Bay

Master of Arts in Teaching – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Princess Ezra Manalo Abardo, B.A., Rutgers University Ashley Rene Fisher, B.A., University of Colorado Boulder
Joshua Adams, B.A., University of California, San Francisco Evan Armon Garcia, B.A., Bluefield State College
Hazel Anne Agustin, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University Rachel Beth Gassner, B.S., Syracuse University
Amani Abdullah Ali, B.A., King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia Qian Gong, B.A., Huazhong Agricultural University, China
Mireya Ayer, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Marguerite Blythe Saussotte Goto, B.A., University of
Sierra Babaran Balatan, B.A., University of California, Berkeley San Francisco
Valencia E. Black, B.A., California State University, Dominguez Sipei Guo, B.A., Beijing Sport University, China
Hills Mengjie Han, B.A., Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, China
Ryoko Burns, B.A., California State University, Northridge Yi Han, B.A., Michigan State University
Jade Byrd, B.A., Siena Heights University Jennifer Lee Harford-Witte, B.A., University of Northern Iowa
Pian Cao, B.Ed., Education University of Hong Kong Xiaoyi He, B.S., Anhui University of Architecture, China
Vanessa Carreon, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Zimei He, B.L., Huazhong University of Science and Technology,
Ingrid Castillo, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles China
Hiu Wai Chan, B.A., Life Pacific College Ameryah Henderson, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Gloria L. Chavez, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Sharon Hong, B.A., University of California, Davis
Julia Shu-Chuan Chen, B.A., University of Guam; M.Ed., Wei Hong, B.A., Fujian Normal University, China
Chaminade University Yili Huang, B.A., University of Oregon
Qinyao Chen, B.A., Donghua University, China Yongyi Huang, B.A., ZengCheng College of South China
Ivan Yi-Shyuan Chung, B.A., Brigham Young University, Hawaii Normal University, China
Samantha Cohen, B.A., Hofstra University Suyun Jang, B.Edu., Chonnam National University, South Korea
Maria R. Corral, B.A., University of California, Merced Cecilia Jerez, B.S., California State University, Dominguez Hills
Yu Cui, B.A., Northeastern University, China Jamie Ji, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Arianna Maddalena Davis, B.A., Clark University Laura Jun, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Max Alexander Dill, B.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa Min Ji Kang, B.A., University of Ulsan, South Korea
Linyi Dong, B.A., East China Normal University Haeun Kim, B.A., Montclair State University
Sarah K. Dosek, B.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa Yeil Kyung, B.A., Hankuk University of Foreign Studies,
Lori Eggstaff, B.F.A., Sierra Nevada College; M.B.A., University South Korea
of Phoenix Amanda Yah Man Law, B.S., University of Southern California
Cheyenne Tawnee Elizondo, B.A., California State University, Priscilla Ko-Woon Lee, B.A., California Baptist University
Los Angeles Diying Li, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Qiuhua Feng, B.A., Chapman University Zhijun Li, B.A., Arizona State University
Yuting Feng, B.F.A., Communication University of Zhejiang, Zhongping Liang, B.A., Arizona State University
China Connie Chia-Ying Lin, B.A., University of Oregon

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Shanyu Lin, B.A., Jinan University, China Yijun Sun, B.A., Hangzhou Dianzi University, China
Jiayi Liu, B.A., Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, Yu Tang, B.A., Yantai University, China
China Camillia Alana Trombino, B.A., University of California,
Mengyi Liu, B.A., St. Mary’s College of Maryland Los Angeles
Qianwei Liu, B.A., East China Normal University Michael Chien Tseng, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles;
Xu Liu, B.A., M.A., Heilongjiang University, China M.A., Biola University
Yanjun Liu, B.A., Liaoning University, China Ao Wang, B.A., Heilongjiang International University, China
Stephanie Enpei Liu-Rojas, B.A., University of California, Nan Wang, B.A., Taiyuan University of Technology, China
Riverside Sihong Wang, B.A., Dalian University of Foreign Languages,
Aaron Lopez, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles China
Jiahui Ma, B.A., Arizona State University Xinyi Wang, B.A., Capital Normal University, China
Margarita Miranda, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles Ying Wang, B.B.A., University of Miami
Lijuan Mo, B.A., Hunan Business College, China Yixiao Wang, B.A., Shanghai Normal University, China
Roberto Alonzo Moedano, B.A., University of California, Jennifer Wells Akis, B.A., McGill University, Canada; M.A.,
Los Angeles Monterey Institute of International Studies
Bertram Allan Mullin, B.A., University of Houston – Downtown Brittany Anne White, B.A., University of California,
Gwendolyn Nicole Neuhauser, B.A., Point Loma Nazarene Santa Barbara
University Clarise Evelyn White
Kieu Kay Kim Nguyen, B.A., California State University, Melanie Nicole Williams, B.S., University of California, Merced;
Long Beach M.P.H., Meharry Medical College
Xuyue Niu, B.A., Huzhou University, China Danni Wu, B.A., University of Southern California
Hyo Kook Oh, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz Yanjie Wu, B.A., Shandong Institute of Business and Technology,
Dulce Orozco, B.A., University of California, Berkeley China
Yuelin Ou, B.A., Hubei University of Technology, China Yiting Wu, B.A., Sichuan Normal University, China
Honghong Pan, B.A., China Institute of Industrial Relations Jiapei Xia, B.S., Southern Utah University
Rebecca Alice Phelps, B.A., Arizona State University; B.A., Shuyang Yan, B.A., Shandong University of Finance and
University of Maryland, College Park Economics, China
Marisa Plaia, B.A., University of Pittsburgh; M.A., Georgetown Zilin Yan, B.A., Jiangsu Normal University, China
University Tianjiao Yang, B.A., Beijing Normal University, China
Robyn Valerie Price, B.A., Brandman University Jaime Ykemiyashiro, B.S., George Mason University
Huijun Qi, B.A., Sun Yat-sen University, China Xu Yuan, B.A., Beijing International Studies University, China
Yurong Qi, B.A., Jinan University, China Xian Zhang, B.A., Nanjing University of Information Science
Ran Quan, B.A., Beijing Wuzi University, China and Technology, China
Ameli Regalado, B.A., Florida International University Xuan Zhang, B.A., Shanghai University of Sports, China
James Andrada Rimando, B.A., California State University, Yingyu Zhang, B.A., Heilongjiang University, China
Dominguez Hills Yufei Zhang, B.A., Xi’an International Studies University, China
Vivien Sargsyan, B.A., California State University, Northridge Zhihui Zhang, B.A., Zhejiang International Studies University,
Jennifer Ann Scarborough, B.F.A., Towson University China
Lianping Shen, B.A., Guangdong University of Finance and Qi Zhao, B.S., University of San Francisco
Economics, China Yuanjing Zhao, B.F.A., Northeast Normal University, China
Xinyu Shen, B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington Jingya Zhou, B.A., Miami University
Elizabeth Soria, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Xi Zhu, B.A., Nanjing University Jinling College, China
Chevant Marrell Starr, B.S., Bellevue University Fuwei Zhuang, B.S., Syracuse University
Robin Mariana Suarez, B.A., California State University,
Fullerton

Master of Education
Jose Acosta, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs, Pamela Victoria Alarcon, School Counseling, B.A., University of
B.A., California State University, Bakersfield California, Merced
Georgina Isabel Aguilar, Postsecondary Administration and Ashley Lauren Albright, Postsecondary Administration and
Student Affairs, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Student Affairs, B.S., Eastern Michigan University
Roshdyna Ahmad, School Counseling, B.S., University of Esteban Alcala, Postsecondary Administration and Student
South Florida Affairs, B.A., University of California, San Diego

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Ruben Alcala, Educational Counseling, B.A., California State Mariah Boyd, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs,
University, Northridge B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Adriana Marie-Brickley Alcantara, School Counseling, B.A., Rasheeda Renee Bradley, Postsecondary Administration and
California State University, Los Angeles; M.B.A., Saint Leo Student Affairs, B.A., Mary Baldwin College
University Cairo Ovady Briceno Jr., Postsecondary Administration and
Yesenia Aldapa, Educational Counseling, B.A., California State Student Affairs, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
University, Northridge Evelyn Briones, Postsecondary Administration and Student
Victoria Lynn Alexander, Postsecondary Administration and Affairs, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Student Affairs, B.A., Northeastern University Sierra LaBrie Burton, Postsecondary Administration and Student
Kerin Antonio Alfaro, Learning Design and Technology, B.S., Affairs, B.A., University of Southern California
California State University, Dominguez Hills James Robert Butler, School Counseling, B.S., University of
Karen Altamirano, School Counseling, B.A., California State Redlands
University, Long Beach Cletis Dewayne Cabbil II, Educational Counseling, B.A.,
Kristine Anassian, Educational Counseling, B.S., University of University of Texas, Arlington
California, San Diego Samantha Rose Cachila, Postsecondary Administration and
Jessica M. Anguiano, Educational Counseling, B.A., University of Student Affairs, B.S.W., Loyola University Chicago
California, Los Angeles Kiro Mikhail Cruz Calderon, School Counseling, B.A., California
Angelia Arend, School Counseling, B.A., Governors State State University, Sacramento
University Audrey Melissa Carballo, Postsecondary Administration and
Alexa Argumedo, Postsecondary Administration and Student Student Affairs, B.B.A., Florida International University
Affairs, B.A., University of San Diego Jennifer Dolores Cardoza, Enrollment Management and Policy,
Alexandra Daniela Arroyo, School Counseling, B.A., California B.A., University of Southern California
State University, Northridge Enrique Carranza, School Counseling, B.A., University of
Harbir Kaur Atwal, Postsecondary Administration and Student California, Los Angeles
Affairs, B.S., California State University, Stanislaus Rebecca Carreon, Educational Counseling, B.S., University of
Wendy Avalos, School Counseling, B.S., California State Southern California
University, Dominguez Hills Ruben Ithiel Casas, School Counseling, B.A., California State
Anie Carolina Azam, Learning Design and Technology, B.A., University, Los Angeles
California State University, Los Angeles Adrian Castillo, School Counseling, B.A., California State
Joyce Elizabeth Balak, Enrollment Management and Policy University, Fullerton
Katarina Alyssa Barela, Postsecondary Administration and Alexander Castro, Postsecondary Administration and Student
Student Affairs, B.A., California State University, Affairs, B.A., B.S., University of Southern California
Long Beach April Marie Guerrero Castro, Postsecondary Administration and
Valeria Barragan, Postsecondary Administration and Student Student Affairs, B.S., California State Polytechnic University,
Affairs, B.A., California State University, San Bernardino Pomona
Hector Basulto, Educational Counseling, B.A., University of Courtney Eunae Chang, Postsecondary Administration and
California, Santa Barbara Student Affairs, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Rachel Becerra, School Counseling, B.A., California State Pilar Catherine Chavez, School Counseling, B.S., California State
University, Northridge University, Fullerton
Yeraz Benlian, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs, Francisco Javier Chavoya, Educational Counseling, B.S.,
B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Nazly Bim, School Counseling, B.A., University of California, Tina J. Cheong, School Counseling, B.S., University of California,
Los Angeles Riverside
Jacqueline Blanca, Postsecondary Administration and Student Eunice Cho, Enrollment Management and Policy, B.A.,
Affairs, B.A., Azusa Pacific University University of California, Los Angeles
Armig Maria Boghigian, School Counseling, B.B.A., Woodbury Hye Won Cho, Educational Counseling, B.A., University of
University California, Los Angeles
Abigail Pickering Bomba, Postsecondary Administration and Heather Ann Clark, School Counseling, B.A., California State
Student Affairs, B.A., Lafayette College University, Long Beach
Mahagoney Borrayo-Gilchriest, Postsecondary Administration Joshua David Clark, Enrollment Management and Policy, B.A.,
and Student Affairs, B.A., Caldwell College Purdue University
Kimiyo Courtney Bowlby, School Counseling, B.A., University of Karla Marie Claustro, Postsecondary Administration and Student
Southern California Affairs, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara

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Christiana Sade Cobb-Dozier, School Counseling, B.S., San Jose Elizabeth C. Esquivel, Educational Counseling, B.A., University
State University of California, Los Angeles
Jacob Darius Cole, Postsecondary Administration and Student Genevieve Foster, Enrollment Management and Policy, B.A.,
Affairs, B.S., Purdue University Hunter College
Erika Cortez, Educational Counseling, B.A., University of Mikaela Alexandria Frank, Postsecondary Administration and
California, Santa Cruz Student Affairs, B.A., University of Washington
Shannon Ashley Coulter, School Counseling, B.A., California Cristina Lopez Freeborn, Educational Counseling, B.A.,
State University, Dominguez Hills University of California, Los Angeles
Alyssa Nicole Crowder, School Counseling, B.A., University of Madison Sandrine Frisch, Educational Counseling, B.A.,
Redlands University of California, Santa Barbara
Pablo Cruz, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs, Cristina Teresa Gacad, School Counseling, B.A., University of
B.A., University of California, Berkeley California, Santa Cruz
Sierra Daniels, School Counseling, B.A., California State Janneth Galeno, Enrollment Management and Policy, B.A.,
University, Fresno California State University, Los Angeles
Dylan Mitchell Davies, Enrollment Management and Policy, Jose Leonardo Gallaga, Postsecondary Administration and
B.A., Bucknell University Student Affairs, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Sarah Alice Davison, School Counseling, B.A., University of Genaro Galvez, Learning Design and Technology, B.A.,
Toronto, Canada San Diego State University
Grecia De La Torre, School Counseling, B.A., University of Dulce Lorena Garcia, Educational Counseling, B.A., University
California, Irvine of California, Santa Barbara
Jon Delgado, School Counseling, B.S., California State University, Martha Beatriz Garcia, School Counseling, B.A., University of
Los Angeles California, Los Angeles
Derik Jon Detweiler, School Counseling, B.A., Eastern Amy Giang, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs,
Washington University B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Raquel Diaz Serralta, Learning Design and Technology, B.A., Mayra Azucena Gomez, Learning Design and Technology, B.A.,
California State University, Northridge California State University, Los Angeles
Leticia Diaz, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs, Cinthia Noemi Gonzalez, Postsecondary Administration and
B.S., California State University, Los Angeles Student Affairs, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Mary Maurine Diggs Floyd, School Counseling, B.S., California Maylin Casta Gonzalez, School Counseling, B.A., California
State University, East Bay State University, Long Beach
Taylor Rishae Dixon, School Counseling, B.A., Clark Atlanta Madison Mae Granston, School Counseling, B.S., University of
University Oregon
Giselle Alexandra Dominguez, Postsecondary Administration Lauren Michelle Greenstadt, School Counseling, B.S., San Diego
and Student Affairs, B.A., University of Southern California State University
Pennie Douglas, Postsecondary Administration and Student Diana June Greer, Educational Counseling, B.A., California State
Affairs, B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona University, Fullerton
Madeline Doyle, Enrollment Management and Policy, B.M., David Robert Grussenmeyer, Learning Design and Technology,
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; M.M., University of B.S., California State University, Sacramento
Southern California Alyssa Eileen Guerrero, School Counseling, B.A., California
Derek Jay DuBose, Enrollment Management and Policy, B.A., State University, Fullerton
University of Toledo Diana Guerrero, Educational Counseling, B.A., Mount
Vanessa Elyse Duran, School Counseling, B.A., California State Saint Mary’s University
University, Los Angeles Blaise Nunzio Guerriero, Postsecondary Administration and
Samantha Rae Easley, Postsecondary Administration and Student Student Affairs, B.S., University of Tampa
Affairs, B.S., Dominican University Ivana Romina Guida, Postsecondary Administration and Student
Laurel Bisk Eldredge, School Counseling, B.S., Brigham Young Affairs, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
University Diana Negrete Guss, Enrollment Management and Policy, B.A.,
Kera Marie Ellison, School Counseling, B.S., Southern Loyola Marymount University
New Hampshire University Melissa Christine Guter, School Counseling, B.A., California
Nancy Jacqueline Escobar, Educational Counseling, B.A., State University, Long Beach
University of California, Irvine Elizabeth Gutierrez Rodriguez, School Counseling, B.A.,
Rosa Maria Escobar, Postsecondary Administration and Student California State University, Northridge
Affairs, B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University Veronica Gutierrez, Educational Counseling

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Faith Haley, Enrollment Management and Policy, B.A., Hope Linus Kuo, Learning Design and Technology, B.A., Pomona
College College
Nicholas Richard-Anthony Hamilton, Postsecondary Michael Anthony Landis Garcia, School Counseling, B.A.,
Administration and Student Affairs, B.A., University of California Baptist University
California, Berkeley Changhee Lee, Educational Counseling, B.A., California State
Kaitlin Marie Hebert, School Counseling, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
University, Fullerton Kelly Marie Lee, School Counseling, B.A., San Diego State
Jessica Giselle Hernaiz, Postsecondary Administration and University
Student Affairs, B.S., University of Southern California Kevin H. Lee, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs,
Mario Alberto Hernandez Jr., Educational Counseling, B.S., B.A., Rice University
University of California, Riverside Sohee Linda Lee, Learning Design and Technology, B.A.,
Naomi Hidalgo, Postsecondary Administration and Student California State University, Los Angeles
Affairs, B.A., Biola University Phyllis Joyce Leung, Postsecondary Administration and Student
Tia Lynn Holiday, Learning Design and Technology, B.A., Affairs, B.A., University of California, San Diego
California State University, Sacramento Nancy Le Lieu, Educational Counseling, B.A., California State
Liana L. Hsu, Enrollment Management and Policy, B.S., University, Long Beach
University of Southern California Oswaldo Lopez Jr., Postsecondary Administration and Student
Katherine Hyche, School Counseling, B.A., Manhattan College Affairs, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Katharine Claire Montgomery Irvine, School Counseling, B.A., Adam Lopez, Enrollment Management and Policy, B.A.,
California State University, Northridge University of Wisconsin – Madison
Haley Ellen Irwin, School Counseling, B.A., University of Jennifer Lopez, School Counseling, B.A., University of California,
Michigan, Ann Arbor; M.A., Michigan State University Santa Cruz
Ivan Isidoro, Educational Counseling, B.S., California State Monica Ivett Lopez, Educational Counseling, B.A., University of
University, Long Beach California, Irvine
Ayan Jama, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs, Judy Adel Lotfy, Postsecondary Administration and Student
B.A., University of California, Irvine Affairs, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Kira Jatoft, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs, Sarah Isabelle Luquin, School Counseling, B.A., Azusa Pacific
B.A., Loyola Marymount University University
Jasmine Nicole Jefferies, Postsecondary Administration and Mylee Maria Macahilig, School Counseling, B.A., California
Student Affairs, B.A., Baylor University State University, Fullerton
Ruth Jimenez, School Counseling, B.A., California State Briseida Alejandra Maciel, Postsecondary Administration and
University, Sacramento Student Affairs, B.A., California State Polytechnic University,
Erica Louise Johnson, Enrollment Management and Policy, B.A., Pomona
Lewis & Clark College Laura Madera, Educational Counseling, B.S., University of
Michael Ray Jones, Postsecondary Administration and Student California, San Diego
Affairs, B.A., University of California, San Diego Betzabel Zereida Martinez, Educational Counseling, B.A.,
Ayanna L. Joshua, School Counseling, B.A., California State University of California, Santa Barbara
University, Northridge Janet Martinez-Angeles, School Counseling, B.A., California
Rhiann Ariel Joshua, Postsecondary Administration and Student State University, Monterey Bay
Affairs, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Aimee Katherine Martinez-Hunt, School Counseling, B.A.,
Joycelyn Alexis Key, School Counseling, B.S., Saint Martin’s University of California, San Diego
University Celeste Marie Maxwell Brown, Postsecondary Administration
Lily Sol Kim, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs, and Student Affairs, B.A., Pepperdine University
B.A., University of California, San Diego Jewel Ann McKeever, School Counseling, B.S., Bradley
Elizabeth Marian King, Postsecondary Administration and University
Student Affairs, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Erika Shann McLaughlin, Learning Design and Technology,
Kyah Marquee King, Postsecondary Administration and Student B.S., Christopher Newport University
Affairs, B.S., The Ohio State University; M.S., University of Alison S. Medrano, School Counseling, B.A., University of
Southern California California, Riverside
Raquel F. Koch, School Counseling, B.A., University of Desiree Mendez, Postsecondary Administration and Student
California, Irvine Affairs, B.A., San Francisco State University
Cynthia Kossan, Postsecondary Administration and Student Veronica Ann Messinger, School Counseling, B.S., University of
Affairs, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Phoenix

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Carmel Denise Mitchell, Postsecondary Administration and Sunterrah Marcella Renee Palmer, Postsecondary Administration
Student Affairs, B.A./B.A., University of California, Irvine and Student Affairs, B.S., University of California,
Marysol Mondragon, Educational Counseling, B.A., University Los Angeles
of California, Santa Barbara Elisa Margot Pantaleon, School Counseling, B.A., California
Cristal Montes, Learning Design and Technology, B.A., State University, Fullerton
University of California, Irvine Regina Pao, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs,
Lisa Marie Montoya, School Counseling, B.S., Georgia State B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
University Francesca Parker, School Counseling, B.A., California State
Claudia Montoya-Andrews, Learning Design and Technology, University, Fullerton
B.S., California State University, Fullerton Pragna Patel, Learning Design and Technology, Ph.D.,
Cristian Moreno, School Counseling, B.A., San Jose State West Virginia University
University Johnnie Albert Paxton, School Counseling, B.S., Union Institute
Victoria Leslie Moreno, School Counseling, B.S., California State and University
University, Fresno Sandra Pena, Educational Counseling, B.A., University of
Ryan Issac Motevalli-Oliner, Enrollment Management and California, Santa Cruz
Policy, B.A., Kenyon College Stephanie Penate, School Counseling, B.A., California State
Yamile Alejandra Nataren Fuentes, Postsecondary Administration University, Los Angeles
and Student Affairs, B.A., California Polytechnic State Ashley Nicole Pernell, School Counseling, B.A., Central
University, San Luis Obispo Washington University
Celina Jasmin Navarro Rodriguez, Educational Counseling, B.A., Lauren Elizabeth Peyton, School Counseling, B.A., Southern
University of California, Merced Methodist University
Carlos Navarro, Postsecondary Administration and Student Thomas Martinez Pilnik, Postsecondary Administration and
Affairs, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Student Affairs, B.A., University of Virginia
Janel Navarro, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs, Melanie Ashley Pollard, School Counseling, B.A., California
B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills State University, Long Beach
Emily Grace Nelms, School Counseling, B.S., Dominican Princess Prince, Postsecondary Administration and Student
University; M.S., Sacred Heart University Affairs, B.A., The Ohio State University
An Duy Nguyen, School Counseling, B.A., University of Josie Anabella Quezada, School Counseling, B.S., University of
California, Davis Phoenix
Rachel Norris, Postsecondary Administration and Student Samantha Dizon Quiambao, Postsecondary Administration and
Affairs, B.A., Sonoma State University Student Affairs, B.S., California State University, East Bay
Kellyn Andrea O’Leary, Postsecondary Administration and Adrian Ramirez, Educational Counseling, B.S., California State
Student Affairs, B.S., Purdue University University, Long Beach
Brian O’Rourke, Enrollment Management and Policy, B.A., Cynthia Ramirez, Postsecondary Administration and Student
University of Southern California Affairs, B.S., University of La Verne
Jesus Ochoa Ruiz, School Counseling, B.A., Kansas Wesleyan Giselle Ramirez, Educational Counseling, B.A., California State
University University, Northridge
Ilene Ochoa, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs, Jenny Marie Ramirez, School Counseling, B.A., Sonoma State
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara University
Judas Jesus Ochoa, School Counseling, B.A., University of Elizabeth Ramos, School Counseling, B.A., California State
California, Berkeley University, Northridge
Nisa Jean Ontiveros, School Counseling, B.A., University of Luis Ramos, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs,
California, Berkeley B.A., M.Ed., University of California, Santa Barbara
Natalie Rose Ornelas, School Counseling, B.S., University of Cortlyn Renae Raymond, Postsecondary Administration and
Phoenix Student Affairs, B.A., University of Redlands
Lilian Ortega, School Counseling, B.A., University of California, Coleman Michael Reardon, Postsecondary Administration and
Santa Cruz Student Affairs, B.S., University of Miami
Selene Ortiz Aguilar, Educational Counseling, B.S., University of Cassidy Elyse Rentie, School Counseling, B.A., St. John’s
California, San Diego University
Monica Nicole Ourada, Postsecondary Administration and Eliseo Ernani Reyes, Educational Counseling, B.A., University of
Student Affairs, B.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette California, Santa Cruz
Agustin Miguel Palacios, School Counseling, B.A., University of Ernesto Reyes, Postsecondary Administration and Student
California, Los Angeles Affairs, B.A., University of California, San Diego

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Karolina Reyes, Postsecondary Administration and Student Ryan Takahashi, School Counseling, B.A., University of
Affairs, B.A., University of Southern California California, Santa Cruz
Alexis Reynolds, Enrollment Management and Policy Alexandra Tamayo, Postsecondary Administration and Student
Kevin Jose Rivas, Educational Counseling, B.A., California State Affairs, B.A., Whittier College
University, Northridge Alisa Fay Taylor, School Counseling, B.A., California State
Maria Magdalena Robelo, Educational Counseling, B.A., University, San Marcos
University of California, Riverside Alexis Amador Teodoro, Educational Counseling, B.A.,
Carlos Alfredo Robles, Postsecondary Administration and University of California, Santa Barbara
Student Affairs, B.A., Hobart and William Smith Colleges Monique Thai, Educational Counseling, B.S., California State
Christine Rocha, Postsecondary Administration and Student University, Fullerton
Affairs, B.A., University of Southern California Shytearia Thurman, School Counseling, B.A., Hope International
Cynthia R. Rodriguez, School Counseling, B.A., California State University
University, Northridge Paige Hikari Tonks, Postsecondary Administration and Student
Vicente Roman Jr., Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs, B.A., University of Southern California
Affairs, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Tahiez Toro, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs,
Melina Romero, School Counseling, B.A., California State B.A., University of California, San Diego
University, Los Angeles Ravi Trivedi, Learning Design and Technology, B.S., University
Jeny Bonife Rosado, Learning Design and Technology, B.A., of Maryland University College
Arizona State University Alicia Gabriella Tunstad, Educational Counseling, B.A.,
Suzanne Ruggles, School Counseling, B.S., Linfield College California State University, Los Angeles
Michael Rupert, Learning Design and Technology, B.A., Naomi Kimiko Uyeno, School Counseling, B.A., Pepperdine
University of Colorado at Boulder University
Natalie Ryan, Educational Counseling, B.A., University of Ashley Vallin, Enrollment Management and Policy, B.A.,
Pittsburgh University of La Verne
Sameen Taj Saberian, Learning Design and Technology, B.S., Juany Vargas, School Counseling, B.A., California State
Towson University University, Northridge
Paloma Saenz, Postsecondary Administration and Student Nadine Vasquez, Enrollment Management and Policy, B.A., M.S.,
Affairs, B.A., Santa Clara University Mount Saint Mary’s University; M.A., Loyola Marymount
Maritza Elizabeth Salazar, Educational Counseling, B.A., University
University of California, Riverside Alvaro Vazquez, Postsecondary Administration and Student
Briana Auvonne Savage, Postsecondary Administration and Affairs, B.S., Portland State University
Student Affairs, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Sarah Andrea Veliz, School Counseling, B.A., Loyola
Jasmine Denise Scales, Postsecondary Administration and Marymount University
Student Affairs, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University Elizabeth Venegas, School Counseling, B.A., Saint Mary’s
Laura Elizabeth Seese, Learning Design and Technology, B.A., College of California
California State University, Northridge Kristie Renee Vincent, Enrollment Management and Policy,
Kimberly Esther Serpas, Educational Counseling, B.A., B.A., M.A., Drury University
California State University, Dominguez Hills Roshawn Lee Walter, Educational Counseling, B.A., University
Rhonda Michelle Shelton, School Counseling, B.S., Radford of California, Los Angeles
University Samantha French Walters, School Counseling, B.S., Pennsylvania
Sujin Jessica Shin, School Counseling, B.A., University of State University
California, Berkeley Akia Jaudon Washington, School Counseling, B.S., California
Luiz F. Shon, Educational Counseling, B.A., University of State University, Fresno
California, Los Angeles Kalief Washington, Postsecondary Administration and Student
Stephanie Smallshaw, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles
Affairs, B.A., University of San Diego Danica Way, Learning Design and Technology, B.S., California
Saianna Monaé Smith, Educational Counseling, B.A., University State Polytechnic University, Pomona
of California, Irvine Jessica Weinberg, School Counseling, B.S., Colorado State
Susan Ingram Stapleton, School Counseling, B.A., Arizona State University
University Jordan Ashley White, School Counseling, B.A., Washington
Yingxue Sun, School Counseling, B.A., California State State University
Polytechnic University, Pomona Elena Fay Wong, Enrollment Management and Policy, B.A.,
Alexis Szemraj, Learning Design and Technology, B.A., Wheaton College
American University of Paris

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Eleanor Y. Wu, Enrollment Management and Policy, B.A., Mahdieh Zamany Alavijeh, Enrollment Management and Policy,
University of California, San Diego B.A., Concordia University, Canada
Cole Kanbara Yamada, Postsecondary Administration and Cindy Yolanda Zepeda-Mejia, School Counseling, B.A.,
Student Affairs, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz
Christopher Yik, Educational Counseling, B.A., University of Diane Hui Zhu, School Counseling, B.A., University of Redlands
Southern California Brian Matthew Zimmerman, Postsecondary Administration and
Rachel Joungeun You, Postsecondary Administration and Student Student Affairs, B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder
Affairs, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Angelica Anahi Zuniga, Postsecondary Administration and
Sweeny Youkhane, Educational Counseling, B.S., Palo Alto Student Affairs, B.A., University of Washington
University

Master of Marriage and Family Therapy

Gabrielle Amoils, B.A., Georgetown University Janet Byulee Kim, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Tatyana Niri Aposhian, B.A., University of California, Irvine Emily Claire Kopchick, B.S., San Diego State University
Maria Avedissian, B.A., University of California, Riverside Caitlin Elise Kwan, B.A., Western Washington University
Megan Elizabeth Burford, B.A., University of Southern Ryan Andrew Levin, B.A., University of Pennsylvania
California Marisa Lobuglio, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Katherine Valerie Chan, B.A., New York University Brianna Danielle Matamoros, B.A., University of California,
Jessica Sara Ciaramitaro, B.A., California State University, Riverside
Dominguez Hills Andrew Mora, B.S., University of La Verne
Darcy Joy Clark, B.S., Syracuse University Casey Mouton, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A.,
Sarah Elizabeth Corner, B.A., Sarah Lawrence College San Francisco Art Institute
Alexis Aneesa Mariko Dehghani, B.A., University of Southern Angelica Noriega, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
California Victoria Maria Parrilla, B.S., Tulane University
Alexandra Grace Evans, B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder Auterau Sienna Porter, B.A., University of California,
Susan Omoyemwen Evbuomwan, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Irvine Karla Yanina Rodas, B.A., Marymount California University
Haley Marina Falzon, B.A., University of California, Merced Vera Mae Rodriguez, B.A., University of California,
Selina Marie Galvan, B.Edu., Arizona State University Santa Barbara
Brandon Gescheidle, B.A., University of Miami Natalie Ann Schaad, B.S., Illinois State University; M.A.,
Megan Gravenstein, B.A., University of California, Irvine New York University
Marisa Ann Holt, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Saul Serrano, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Cheng Yang Hsiao, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Rosario Tabares, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Breanna Wantin Huang, B.A., B.S., Boston University Evelyn Tan, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Sydney Simone Johnson, B.A., University of Southern California Jennifer Le Tarm, B.A./B.A., University of California, Irvine
Gurpreet Erin Kandola, B.A., University of California, Gabriela Teresa, B.A., Azusa Pacific University
Santa Cruz Kelly Tran, B.A., University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Megri Kartounian, B.A., University of Southern California Tara Vatankhah, B.A., University of Southern California
Aurora Akiko Kaye, B.A., University of Oregon Farah Zerehi, B.S., California State Polytechnic University,
Erin Kim, B.A./B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Pomona; M.S., University of Southern California

Doctor of Education
Keith Hylton Abrahams III, B.A., University of California, Hector Luciano Alegria, B.A., California State University,
Berkeley; M.A., Eastern Michigan University; M.S., Los Angeles; M.A., California State University,
Pepperdine University – Los Angeles Campus San Bernardino
Dissertation: Practices that Cultivate Motivation and Dissertation: Coaching Year 1 and Year 2 Teachers for Equity
Persistence for High-Achieving, Low-Socioeconomic Status and Diversity Using the Danielson Framework
African American Students in Urban Schools Vanessa H. Ault, B.A., The Ohio State University; M.A.,
Diana M. Albanez, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; Pepperdine University
M.Ed., University of California, Los Angeles Dissertation: A Narrative Analysis of Students in Addiction
Dissertation: How Are Teachers Being Prepared to Integrate Recovery in College
Technology into Their Lessons?

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Gina Sophia Avila, B.A., M.A., University of La Verne Joyce Marie Brusasco, B.A., University of Washington; M.S.,
Dissertation: Teachers’ Experiences and Preparedness to Teach California State University, Northridge
in an Inclusive Environment Dissertation: The Sense of Belonging of Latinx Commuter
William Robert Avila, B.S., California State University, Fullerton; Students and Persistence
M.Ed., Point Loma Nazarene University Viet Tuan Bui, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles;
Dissertation: Selecting the 21st Century School Principals: M.Ed., University of Southern California
Preparation, Recruitment, and Retention Strategies Dissertation: A Pathway to Persistence: Perspectives of
Conner Keith Ayers, B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington; Academic Advising and First-Generation Undergraduate
M.A., Loyola Marymount University Students
Dissertation: The Effects of Student-Teacher Relationships on Jacob Daniel Canales, B.A., Azusa Pacific University; M.A.,
Male Students’ Sense of Belonging in the Urban High School Fuller Theological Seminary
Classroom Dissertation: Beyond Persistence and Graduation Rates:
John Paino Bacolores, B.A., University of California, Berkeley; Examining the Career Exploration Processes of First-
M.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Generation College Students
Dissertation: (In)visibility in Numbers: Native Hawaiian Elim Wang Carpenter, B.S., California State University,
and Pacific Islander (NHPI) College Students and Their Los Angeles; M.B.A., California State University,
Perspectives on “Asian American (and) Pacific Islander” Dominguez Hills
(AAPI) Culture Centers Dissertation: Strategies Utilized by Southern California
Estephany Balcazar, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; Districts to Bridge the College and Career Gap Through
M.A., Loyola Marymount University Career Technical Education Pathways in High Schools
Dissertation: Successful Strategies and Skills Utilized by Everardo Benjamin Carvajal, B.A., California State University,
High School Principals as Perceived by Southern California Bakersfield; M.A., Claremont Graduate University; M.A.,
Superintendents University of California, Irvine
Amanda Banda Raya, B.A., M.S.W., University of Southern Dissertation: (En)Acting Ideology: An Examination of the
California Connections Between Teacher Ideology, Classroom Climate,
Dissertation: A Study for Educators and Practitioners: Barriers and Teacher Interpretation of Student Behavior
Affecting the Psychosocial Welfare of Associate Clinical Quartney Brigitte Cervantes, B.A., University of California,
Social Workers When Seeking to Become Licensed Clinical Santa Barbara; M.A., Pepperdine University
Social Workers and Their Coping Skills, Through the Lens of Dissertation: The Beauty of Resilience: An Examination of
Pragmatism Theory how Continuation High School Students Overcome Personal
Sahel Behpoornia, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; and Academic Adversities
M.Ed., University of Southern California Brenda Anne Clarke, B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-
Dissertation: Bystander Intervention Training & the Culture of Champaign; M.B.A., University of Chicago; M.A.,
Sexual Assault on College Campuses Northeastern Illinois University
Elizabeth Ann Rabel Blackman, B.A., University of San Diego; Dissertation: Peer Mentor Curriculum: Post-Secondary
M.A.T., University of California, Irvine; M.Ed., Concordia Students with Autism Success in Self-Regulation and Thriving
University Irvine Susana Cognetta, B.S., University of Southern California; M.A.,
Dissertation: Developing Longevity in the K-12 Principal California State University, Dominguez Hills
Position: Strategies for Preparation, Recruitment, and Dissertation: The Use of a Student’s Funds of Knowledge
Retention to Increase College Success Among Low-Income and First-
Valerie Suzue Shiraki Bland, B.A., University of Hawaii at Hilo; Generation Students
M.Ed., Chaminade University Dalia Arlin Coronel, B.A., M.A., California State University,
Dissertation: Factors Influencing Technology Integration at a Los Angeles
Secondary School Dissertation: Restoring Your New Identity as a Bereaved
Kerri Braun, B.S., Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus; Parent After Experiencing a Stillbirth
M.Ed., University of Phoenix Sonia Bianca Coronel, B.A., California State University,
Dissertation: K-12 Public School District Principals in Los Angeles; M.A., Loyola Marymount University
California: Strategies for Preparation, Recruitment, and Dissertation: Increasing Parent Involvement in Social-
Retention Emotional Learning Workshops in High School Using the
Jeremy Brown, B.A., Azusa Pacific University Gap Analysis Approach
Dissertation: Perceived Barriers to Faculty Use of Student Jennaca Lauren Cotton, B.A., Pepperdine University; M.A.,
Learning Outcomes Assessment for Course and Program Loyola Marymount University
Improvement on a Rural Community College Dissertation: Teachers’ Experiences Implementing Social and
Emotional Learning

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Nicole Lynn Crawford, B.A., M.A., California State University, Kathleen Mary Gerrans, B.A., California State University,
Long Beach Long Beach; M.A., San Jose State University
Dissertation: Female Educators and Motherhood Dissertation: Promoting a Positive School Culture from Three
Armineh Dereghishian, B.A., University of California, Perspectives: A Promising Practices Study from the Perspective
Los Angeles; M.Ed., University of Southern California of the Teacher
Dissertation: The Student Success and Support Programs: Jennifer Ann Gerson, B.A., M.Ed., University of Southern
A Study of Shared Leadership in a California Community California
College Dissertation: The Educational and Professional Choices of
Lakeah Lynn Dickerson, B.S., California State University, Iranian Women in STEM Doctoral Programs
Dominguez Hills; M.A., Loyola Marymount University Jeremy L. Gerson, B.A., Whittier College
Dissertation: Increasing Engagement and Avoiding Burnout Dissertation: Principal Perceptions of Educational Leader
of Counselors of at-Risk Youth: A Gap Analysis Approach for Evaluation Practices in Los Angeles County
Supervisors Robin Marie Gilligan, B.A., M.A., Azusa Pacific University
Rodney Ray Duckwitz, B.S., California State University, Dissertation: Supporting Learners with Attention Deficit
Long Beach; M.A., Chapman University Hyperactivity Disorder: A Professional Development
Dissertation: Housing Challenges for Commercial Sexually Curriculum for Elementary Teachers
Exploited Children: A Gap Analysis of Shelter Retention Ann Foster Golay, B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.S.,
Rates California State University, Fullerton
Gricelda Fernandez Espinoza, B.A., University of California, Dissertation: Center Court: Exploration of Access to Mental
Davis; M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills Health Services by Female University Athletes
Dissertation: In Search of Mi Sitio y Lengua: A Critical Julie Lynne Graham, B.A., The Master’s College
Autoethnography of Educational Leadership, Vulnerability, Dissertation: Literacy Across the Disciplines
and Life’s Lessons Eric Jon Greer, B.A., Humboldt State University; M.S., Capella
Rena Kono Fairchild, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; University
M.S., Pepperdine University Dissertation: The Role that Mentoring Interactions Between
Dissertation: The Preparation, Recruitment, and Retention of Faculty, Staff, Campus Stakeholders, and Peer Mentors Among
Principals in Southern California Students Play in Cultivating a Culture of Mentoring in Higher
Oscar Alfonso Felix, B.A., University of California, San Diego; Education Institutions
M.S., National University Branden Felix Grimmett, B.A., St. Olaf College; M.T.S., Harvard
Dissertation: Successful Strategies and Skills Utilized by University
High School Principals as Perceived by Southern California Dissertation: How Provosts and Presidents of Color at
Superintendents Predominantly White Institutions Navigate Their Universities
Sarina Naccari Fierro, B.S., Syracuse University; M.A., Lara Susan Gruebel, B.S., Eastern Michigan University; M.S.,
Manhattanville College California State University, Fullerton
Dissertation: Barriers Encountered by Women Entering K-12 Dissertation: The 21st-Century Principal: The Recruitment,
Headships in California Private Schools Mentoring, and Retention of Principals
Joanna Estela Flores, B.A., University of Southern California; Keely Annmarie Hafer, B.A., California State University,
M.S.W., University of Pennsylvania Long Beach; M.Ed., Concordia University Irvine
Dissertation: Dreamers Resource Centers Support Students: Dissertation: Strategies Orange and San Diego County
A Single Institution Case Study Superintendents Employ to Build Capacity in Secondary
Jeffrey Scott Fractor, B.A., Union College Principals as Instructional Leaders
Dissertation: Increasing General Education Development Kyuyeun Hahm, B.A., Hankuk University of Foreign Studies,
Completion in Adult Correctional Facilities by Focusing on South Korea; M.A., Yonsei University, South Korea; M.Ed.,
Math Instruction: A Gap Analysis University of Southern California
Joseph Fraser, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Dissertation: Examining Teachers’ Roles in Enhancing
Dissertation: The Principalship: Preparation, Recruitment, and Students’ Academic Performance: A Gap Analysis
Retention Toni Jeanine Harris, B.A., Stanford University; M.A., Concordia
Sukari Malikah Garlington, B.A., California State University, University Irvine; M.A., Stanford University
Los Angeles Dissertation: Incorporating Teacher Self-Care into Teacher
Dissertation: Discipline with Dignity for African American Education: A Curriculum for Pre-Service Teachers to Increase
Students: Effective Culturally Responsive Practices Used by Teacher Wellness and Prevent Teacher Burnout
Teachers in Grades Third through Fifth Grade in Los Angeles
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Monida Hean, B.A., University of California, San Diego Nathalie Christina Karimian, B.A., M.A., University of
Dissertation: The Cambodian American College Experience: California, Los Angeles; M.A., Pepperdine University
Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma, Intergenerational Dissertation: Armenian-American Parents’ Role in Armenian
Conflict, and Multiple Worlds and Identities Heritage Language Development
Bethany Lynn Hernandez Parks, B.A., M.A., California State Dieuwertje Kast, B.S., M.S., M.A.T., University of Southern
University, Long Beach California
Dissertation: Teacher Viewpoints on Culture and its Effect on Dissertation: Addressing Systemic Challenges in Elementary-
Instruction in Preschool School Teacher Preparation in Science, Technology,
Yanira Hernandez, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; Engineering, and Math
M.S.W., University of Southern California Andrea Elise Katanic, B.A., M.A., Azusa Pacific University
Dissertation: Pa’delante, La Lucha Continza: Resiliency Dissertation: The Preparation, Recruitment, and Retention of
Among Latinx College Students with Past Experiences of California K-12 Principals
Bullying Meera Hari Kharbanda, B.S., Chapman University; M.P.P.,
Queena Hoang, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; Pepperdine University
M.Ed., University of Vermont Dissertation: The Power of the Present: An Examination of
Dissertation: Organizational Change Agents: An Equity Teacher Professional and Personal Development and its Impact
Framework to Addressing Housing and Food Insecurity in on Classroom Climate
Higher Education Julieth H. Kim, B.A., Grad.Cert., M.Ed., University of Southern
Anastasia Bernadette Ingleton, B.A., Hunter College; M.A., California
Columbia University Dissertation: Caring for Students in Crisis: The Training and
Dissertation: Development of Leadership Skills of Low- Preparation of Academic Advisors
Income First-Generation College Students Attending Julie Louise Kocsis, B.Equiv., M.Ed., University of New South
Predominately White, Highly Selective Research Institutions Wales, Australia
Brian Christopher Inouye, B.A., Concordia University Irvine; Dissertation: Authentic Professional Learning: A Case Study
M.A., Chapman University Brianne Langlas, B.A., University of Redlands; M.S., Chapman
Dissertation: Identifying Dyslexia in Elementary Classrooms: University; M.A., Pepperdine University
A Professional Development Curriculum Dissertation: Speech Language Pathologist Professional
Sharif Islam, B.A., University of Southern California; M.S., Evaluation Curriculum: An Administrative Approach
New York University Alexandria Las, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles;
Dissertation: Public Policy in Higher Education for M.Ed., University of Southern California
Economic Progress: An Exploratory Study of Quantitative Dissertation: The Lived Experience of First-Generation
Instrumentation on California and New York Latino Students in Remedial Education and Navigating the
Donald Jenkins Jr., B.A., M.A., California State University, Transfer Pathway
Dominguez Hills Jim Lee, B.S., California State University, Fullerton; M.Ed.,
Dissertation: Leadership Experiences of Student Managers in University of Southern California
Campus Recreation Programming, Using the Social Change Dissertation: Exploring Faculty-Student Interactions in a
Model Comprehensive College Transition Program for Low-income
Debbie Jih, B.A., University of California, Irvine; MFTH, and First-Generation College Students
University of Southern California Elizabeth Morales Leon, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Dissertation: Impact of Emotional Support Animals as Dissertation: Identifying Resiliency Factors Viewed by Fourth
a Disability Services Accommodation on Symptoms of and Fifth Grade Teachers that Foster Academic Success in
Depression and Anxiety, Psychological Well-Being and Elementary Minority Hispanic Students in Orange County
Resilience Dominique Kendra Lightsey, B.A., Florida State University;
Sonja Johnson, B.A., Regis University; M.A., California State M.Ed., University of Southern California
University, Dominguez Hills Dissertation: A Phoenix First Must Burn: How Black
Dissertation: Self-Efficacy and the Connection to Women in Senior-Level Administration at Historically
Sustainability of Women of Color Who are Educational White Institutions Implement the Reactionary Principle
Administrators of Professional Clapbacks: A Cognitive Process to Manage
Michelle Carmen Juarez, B.A., University of California, Workplace Microaggressions for Survival in the Field and the
Los Angeles; M.S., Azusa Pacific University Effects it Can Have on Mental Health and Self-Efficacy
Dissertation: And Still We Rise: Examining the Strengths of
First-Generation College Students

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Ginny L. Linenberger, B.A., M.A., M.A., Azusa Pacific Phoebe E. Moore, B.S., Pepperdine University
University Dissertation: Developing Mathematical Reasoning:
Dissertation: Meeting the Diverse Needs of Special A Replication Study of a Comparative Study Using Student-
Populations Through Secondary Transition: A Professional and Teacher-Centered Pedagogies
Development Curriculum Richard Moore, B.A., California State University, Sacramento;
Bernadette Cecilia Lucas, B.A., University of Virginia; M.S., M.A.T., M.Ed., Azusa Pacific University
California State University, Los Angeles Dissertation: Strategies Southern California Superintendents
Dissertation: Leveraging the Principalship for Instructional Use to Build Capacity in Secondary Principals as Instructional
Technology Equity and Access in Two Urban Elementary Leaders
Schools Jason Lee Morgan, B.A., Cornell University; M.B.A., Keller
Carmen Madrigal, B.A., M.S.E., California State University, Graduate School of Management
Fullerton Dissertation: A Nonexperimental Study Examining Online
Dissertation: Promoting a Positive School Culture from Three and Tradition Student Perceived Value and Satisfaction
Perspectives: A Promising Practices Study from the Perspective Jessica Berenice Correa Munoz, B.A., Pomona College; M.Ed.,
of PBIS Coaches and Team Members Claremont Graduate University
Leo Fitzgerald Magallon, B.A., M.A., Occidental College Dissertation: Understanding the 21st Century Principalship:
Dissertation: An Analysis of the Preparation, Recruitment, and Contemporary Preparation, Recruitment, and Retention
Retention of Principals Practices
Amy Christine Marcoullier, M.A.T., University of California, Melissa D. Naudin, B.A., University of California, San Diego;
Irvine M.Ed., National University
Dissertation: Using Technology to Drive High Academic Dissertation: Incorporating Service-Learning Curriculum
Achievement to Enhance College and Career Readiness: A Professional
Shayna Trinidad Markwongnark, B.A., B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s Development for Teachers
University; M.A.T., University of Southern California Cristina Navarro-Aguirre, B.A., California State University,
Dissertation: Lack of Challenging Early Childhood Education Dominguez Hills; M.Ed., University of California,
Anakonia Leeann K K Matsumoto, B.A., Chaminade University; Los Angeles
M.Ed., Chaminade University Dissertation: Latinx Emergent Bilingual Students and Math
Dissertation: The Tracking Effect: Tracking and the Impact on Discourse in Lower Elementary and How Teachers Use the
Self-Efficacy in Middle School Students Cognitive Cultural Resources of Bilingual Students: Two Case
Jacqueline Yasuko McPherson, B.S., M.S., University of Hawaii Studies
at Manoa Richard James Noblett, M.A./M.A., Azusa Pacific University
Dissertation: Development of Higher Education Student Dissertation: Public School District Principals in California:
Affairs Staff to Assist U.S. Military Veteran College Students Preparation, Recruitment, and Retention
Natalie Mejia, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., Rokas Adomas Oginskis, M.P.A., Eastern Michigan University
Johns Hopkins University Dissertation: Leader-Queer Students at the Intersection of
Dissertation: A Qualitative Study of Latina Principals in Social Identities
Charter Schools Paul Ofori Okaiteye, M.B.A., Pepperdine University
Mynor Mendoza, B.A., M.A., California State University, Dissertation: How a Charter School in Los Angeles Is
Dominguez Hills Preparing Students for the 21st Century Workforce
Dissertation: Central American Latinx: The Silenced Diaspora Faustina Imuwahen Osagiede-Omon, B.A., Central State
Lisa Minami-Lin, B.A., California State University, Long Beach; University; M.A., California State University, Northridge
M.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dissertation: A Bioecological Study of Twice-Exceptional
Dissertation: Promoting a Positive School Culture from African American Males: The Intersection of Gift, Disability,
Three Perspectives: A Promising Practices Study from the Race, and Gender
Administrator Perspective Richard Alexander Pedroza, B.A., M.Ed., California State
Katrina C. Miranda, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; University, Northridge
M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University Dissertation: Mainstreaming a High School Student with a
Dissertation: Ethnic Identity Development, Ethnic Student Learning Disability
Organizations, Campus Racial Climate, Cultural Integrity, Jean Ann Marie Pennicooke, B.A., University of California,
and Sense of Belonging for Filipino American Undergraduate Los Angeles; M.A., California State University,
Students at a Selective Predominantly White Institution Dominguez Hills
Dissertation: Cultural-Specific Self-Care to Mitigate Job-
Related Stress for Black Women Elementary School Principals
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Kendra Rochelle Peterson, B.S., University of Illinois at Chicago; Steven M. Rivas, B.A., California State University, Northridge;
M.A., California State University, Los Angeles M.A.T., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Following the Leader: Leadership and the Dissertation: Examining High School English Language Arts
Enculturation of the Involuntarily Transferred Teacher to Their Teachers’ Written Feedback to Student Writing and Their
New School Site Perceptions and Applications of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
Jennifer Nicole Quezada, B.A., California State University, Brandon Allen-Nathaniel Roberson, B.M., University of
San Bernardino; M.A., University of Redlands California, Irvine; M.A., Loyola Marymount University
Dissertation: Disrupting Career Exploration: A Curriculum Dissertation: Honorable Mention: The Untold Stories of
for Traditionally Marginalized Students to Become Agents of Minoritized Community College Honors Students
Their Own Future Kenneth Wayne Rodgers Jr., B.M., Berklee College of Music;
Tamara Quinn, B.A., M.A., California State University, Fullerton; M.A., Pepperdine University
M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills Dissertation: Subverting State Violence Through the Art of
Dissertation: Elementary Principals’ Attitudes, Perceptions, and Hood Politics: An Exploratory Study of Black and Latinx
Their Ability to Support Students with Autism and Emotional Students’ Critical Consciousness and Political Efficacy
Behavioral Disturbances in Inclusive Settings Jacqueline Trias Rodio, B.S., California State University,
Rene Francis Quon, B.S., M.Ed., University of California, San Marcos; M.S., University of San Diego
Los Angeles; M.A., Alliant International University Dissertation: Case Study in Improving Staff Engagement
Dissertation: Attracting and Cultivating Effective Urban and Job Satisfaction in a School of Business: A Gap Analysis
Principals: Nurturing the Conditions for Enduring Success in Approach
the Inner-City Vanessa Rodriguez, B.Engr., Loyola Marymount University;
Danielle Ramirez, B.A., California State University, Long Beach; M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills
M.Ed., Concordia University Irvine Dissertation: Impact of Participation in STEM Organizations
Dissertation: Identifying Resiliency Factors Viewed by Second and Authentic Learning Experiences on Women of Color
and Third Grade Teachers that Foster Academic Success in Engineering Students
Elementary Minority Hispanic Students in Orange County Hazel Tamse Rojas, B.Edu., Bukidnon State University; M.A.,
Vidalia Fatima Felix Resendes, B.A., Jacksonville University; Loyola Marymount University
M.S., College of Saint Rose; M.A., New York University Dissertation: Strategies Used by California High School
Dissertation: Behavior Management Course for Pre-Service Counselors to Help Latino Students Complete A-G
Credential Programs Requirements
Adrianna Angela Reyna, B.A., University of California, Riverside; Sonia G. Rojas, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara;
M.S., California State University, Northridge M.A., Loyola Marymount University
Dissertation: Avoiding the Symptoms of Burnout with School Dissertation: Strategies Used by California High School
Psychologists: A Gap Analysis Counselors to Help Latino Students Complete A-G
Jessica Reynaga, B.A., California State University, Long Beach; Requirements
M.S.W., University of Southern California Monique Rowles, B.A., M.S.W., University of Southern
Dissertation: Creating a Trauma-Informed Early Childhood California
Education Workforce in Los Angeles County: Understanding Dissertation: Perceptions of Accessing Part C Early
the Self-Reported Impact of a Trauma-Informed Training Intervention Services
Program Donovan Rollo Roy, B.S., M.S., Wayne State College
Janiece Lanay Richard, B.S., M.S., University of Kansas Dissertation: The Role of Social Capital and Networks in
Dissertation: Student Athletes and Leadership: A Case Supporting Black Males’ Matriculation into Medical School
Study of the Impact of Collegiate Athletics on Social Change Angela Ardis Salazar, B.A., Yale University
Behavior and Leadership Development Dissertation: School Leadership: Preparation, Recruitment,
Leyanna R. Richard, B.S., M.P.A., California State University, and Retention of Principals
Dominguez Hills; M.A., University of Phoenix Gary Lee Saunders II, B.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth
Dissertation: Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Strategies for Pre- University; M.A., California State University, Northridge
Service Teachers in Urban Classrooms Dissertation: A 21st Century Journey to Build an Elementary
Nina Milan Richardson, B.S., California State University, Makerspace and Its Impact on the Critical Thinking and
Dominguez Hills; M.Ed., University of Southern California Creative Thinking of Gifted and General Education Students
Dissertation: An Examination of Outsourcing Student Holly Sims, B.A., University of Delaware; M.A., Concordia
Services for Online Graduate Students at Post-Secondary University Irvine
Institutions Dissertation: Using Robotics to Increase K-2 Urban Girls
STEM Interest: A Curriculum Model

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Armando Soto, B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.A., Roy Robert Umana, B.A., Azusa Pacific University; M.A.,
San Diego State University Claremont Graduate University
Dissertation: Assessing the Impact of the Puente Project on Dissertation: The Preparation, Recruitment, and Retention of
Latino Males Califonia K-12 Principals
Carmen Soto, B.A., Loyola Marymount University; M.Ed., Soraira Urquiza, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University; M.A.,
University of Southern California California State University, Northridge
Dissertation: Staying Rooted: A Mixed-Methods Analysis Dissertation: Big Hoop Energy: Latinas in Higher Education
Examining Bilingualism, Familism, and the Parenting Styles Administration
Experienced by Latino College Graduates Omar Villa, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A.,
Jose Francisco Soto III, B.A., M.A., California State University, Teachers College, Columbia University
Dominguez Hills Dissertation: Finding Academic Success for Undocumented
Dissertation: Discipline with Dignity for African American Students in California State Community Colleges
Students: Effective Culturally Responsive Practices Used by Joshua Dwight Watson, B.A., M.A., Arizona State University
Teachers in Grades Kindergarten through Second Grade in Dissertation: College Readiness: Terms and Conditions May
Los Angeles County Urban Elementary Schools Apply
Adam Stites-Hallett, B.A., Occidental College; M.Ed., University Tammara Monique Whitaker, B.A., California State University,
of La Verne Fullerton; M.S., National University
Dissertation: Principal Succession and Leadership Practices Dissertation: African American/Black Students’ Experience
Affecting Teacher Morale and Achievement in Asynchronous Online Learning
Natasha Taylor, M.A., Claremont Graduate University; M.A., Environments at a Community College
Brandman University Danielle Lashawn Wilson-Lendor, B.A., California State
Dissertation: Recognizing Whiteness: The Journey of White University, Long Beach; M.A., San Jose State University
Educators to Unpack Racial Identity and Heighten Racial Dissertation: An After Thought: Support Services for Distance
Consciousness Learners at a Post-Secondary Institution
Marquita Lorraine Thomas, B.A., California State University, Jeremy Lee Wingerter, B.A., M.S., Iowa State University
Los Angeles; M.A., National University Dissertation: Potential Impact of Part-time Non-tenure Track
Dissertation: Access to Higher Education for Formerly Faculty on Students’ Perceived Educational Satisfaction and
Incarcerated Black and Hispanic Male Youth Alumni Giving
Ivy Ngoc Trac, B.A., M.A.T., University of California, Irvine
Dissertation: Effective Qualities Transformational and
Transactional Leadership Qualities of Secondary Principals in
the Process of Change in an Urban K-12 Public School Setting

Doctor of Education – Global Executive

Mikal Tahir Anderson, B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.Ed., Diego Mauricio Mazo, B.A., Universidad EAFIT, Colombia;
Temple University M.A., University of the Andes, Colombia
Allison Catherine Boxer, B.A., St. Olaf College; M.B.A., Harvard Jane Frances Nakato, B.A., M.A., Makerere University, Uganda
University Sabba Quidwai, B.A., M.A., University of California, Irvine
Sean Omar Ferguson, B.S., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Leigh Sata, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.B.A., Rice University Aleksandr Trifon Voninski, B.A., Hamilton College
Edwin Harris, B.S., University of California, Davis; M.Ed., Lingling Wang, B.A., M.A., Beijing Foreign Studies University,
Concordia University China; B.A., Nanjing Normal University, China
Shakir Shahid Hussain, B.S., Carnegie Mellon University; M.Ed., Huaxuan Wu, B.A., Shanghai International Studies University,
Pennsylvania State University China; M.B.A., University of Leeds, United Kingdom
Hanguo Li, B.A., University of International Business and Ying Yao, B.A., M.A., Nanchang University, China
Economics, China; M.B.A., Duke University Mary Crystal Lee Yingling, B.M., Wheaton College; M.F.A.,
Le Lin, M.B.A., University of Technology Sydney, Australia Seattle University
Stephen Kai Ming Luk, B.A., University of Southern California;
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley

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Doctor of Education – Organizational Change and Leadership

Mia Adler Ozair, B.A., Bradley University; M.A., Northeastern Carlos E. Cruz, B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.Ed.,
Illinois University Southern Methodist University
Julie Aguirre, B.A., San Jose State University; M.S., California Melissa A. Cunningham, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
State University, East Bay Candy A. Curiel, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles;
Maria Cozette Akopian, B.A., California State University, M.A., Pepperdine University
Northridge; M.B.A., Woodbury University Kevin A. D’Arco, B.A., The Ohio State University; M.S.,
Dean Fredrick Andal, B.A., University of California, San Diego; Texas A&M University
M.A., University of the Pacific Erin Macgeorge DeCurtis, B.A., University of New Hampshire;
Henryetta S. Andrade, B.S., University of Phoenix; M.A., Argosy M.B.A., Simmons University
University Virginia DeFrank, B.A., Wake Forest University; M.P.W.,
Su Young Park Arnold, B.A., University of California, Berkeley; University of Southern California
M.F.A., California State University, Los Angeles Galvin S. Deleon Guerrero, B.A., University of Puget Sound;
Omolara Ajoke Babarinsa, B.A., SUNY Buffalo; M.A., Bowie M.A., University of San Francisco
State University Andrea K. DiMattia, B.S., Clarion University; M.Ed., Clemson
Anthony K. Bangloy, B.A., University of California, Davis; University
M.B.V., University of Southern California Robert D. Dickson, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara;
Bryan B. Bechtoldt, B.A., University of Wisconsin – Platteville; M.S., Northeastern State University
M.S., Michigan State University Kristi M. Duenas, B.A., University of California, Riverside; M.S.,
John C. Beck, B.S., Ohio University; M.A., University of California State University, Los Angeles
Southern California Durand B. Duin, B.A., University of Wyoming; M.A., Teachers
Marchelle L. Broussard, B.A., University of California, College, Columbia University
Los Angeles; M.A., M.A., California State University, William H. Eargle Jr., B.S., Newberry College; M.B.A., Loyola
Dominguez Hills University Maryland
Yvonnia Brown, B.S.W., Benedict College; M.S.W., University of Amanada Elizabeth Egan, B.A., M.Ed., M.S., University of
South Carolina La Verne
Stephanie Burroughs, B.S., M.Ed., Bridgewater State University Deborah L. Elder, B.S., M.A., University of New Mexico,
Lindsay Cahn, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A., Albuquerque
Antioch University Kelleen Scanlan Esperias, B.S., California State Polytechnic
Ernest Calderon, B.S., Northern Arizona University; J.D., University, Pomona; M.B.A., University of La Verne
University of Arizona Brandy I. Florence, B.A., M.S., California State University,
Janice Angela Carter, B.A., Howard University; M.A., California San Bernardino
State University, Dominguez Hills; M.A., California State Justin Fowler, B.S., Portland State University; M.Ed., University
University, Northridge of Southern California
Jennifer Casey, B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville Lorena Franco, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles;
Stephanie A. Caspian, B.A., State University of New York at M.A., University of Phoenix; M.A., California State University,
Buffalo Northridge
Karen Chorbajian, B.A., California State University, Northridge; Melissa R. Franklin, B.B.A., M.B.A., Loyola Marymount
M.B.A., Pepperdine University University
Jordan Clarke, B.S., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Georgette Kerry-Ann Fraser-Moore, B.S., DeVry University –
M.B.A., California State University, Long Beach Addison; M.B.A., Keller Graduate School of Management
Shoshana R. Cohen-Fraade, B.A., University of Michigan, Timothy Carroll Fretwell, B.S., Culver-Stockton College; M.S.,
Ann Arbor; M.S., CUNY-Lehman College; M.Ed., Teachers Central Michigan University; M.A., Naval Postgraduate
College, Columbia University School; M.S., University of Southern California
Randal A. Collins, B.S., University of Indianapolis; M.L., Lisa M. Gaetje, B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.S.,
University of Southern California California State University, Long Beach; M.A., University of
Sandra L. Colton-Medici, B.A., University of Oregon; M.C.M., Southern California
University of Southern California Laura C. Gale, B.S.W., San Diego State University; M.S.W.,
Christopher S. Cordell, B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder; University of Illinois at Chicago
M.Ed., University of Hawaii at Manoa Ulises A. Garcia, B.A., Chapman University; M.A., Loyola
Justin A. Cox, B.B.A., Marshall University; M.B.A., University of Marymount University
North Carolina – Chapel Hill Stefan Garcon, M.B.A., University of St. Thomas
Danielle Leigh Crosbie-Davidson, B.A., Arizona State Jose Roberto Gonzalez Molina, B.A., University of California,
University; M.A., University of Phoenix Berkeley; M.A., Loyola Marymount University

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Darren L. Goodman, B.S., Southern Illinois University, Jamee K. Kunichika, B.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa; J.D.,
Carbondale; M.P.A., University of Southern California Hofstra University
Richard John Grad, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; Kimberly Kvaal, B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder;
J.D., Northeastern University; M.B.A., Northwestern M.B.A., Regis University
University Catherine E. Lang, B.A., Harvard University Extension School
Caroline E. Gray, B.A., James Madison University Elia Inglis Lawatsch, B.A., University of California, Berkeley;
Marlon W. Gray, B.A., Fordham University; M.S., Michigan M.S., Columbia University
State University Melissa B. Lawler, B.S., University of North Carolina, Charlotte;
Bertha Hale, B.A., University of California, Riverside; M.A., M.S., Clemson University
California State University, San Bernardino Julienne Mi Lee, B.A., University of California, Riverside; M.A.,
John R. Harrison, B.S., Wagner College; M.A., National Defense California State University, Dominguez Hills
University Jenny J. Lim, B.A., University of California, Irvine; J.D., M.P.A.,
Ryan L. Haven, B.A., Cornell University; M.A., San Francisco Syracuse University
State University Debbie Lynn Lindgren, B.A., California State University,
William C. Hawks, B.A., Florida A&M University; M.S., Long Beach; M.A., Ball State University
Wake Forest University Kelly Duffy Makino, B.S.W., Georgia State University; M.S.W.,
Joshua D. Helston, B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.S.W., West Chester University
University of California, Los Angeles Mary Jo Marggraff, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara;
Jeremy M. Hendrickson, B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.S., Indiana University, Bloomington
M.P.S., Pennsylvania State University Mark R. Mathews, B.A., M.S., University of Houston –
Chelsea R. Heyward, B.A., M.A., California State University, Downtown
Long Beach Todd Michael Mayhew, B.A., Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada;
Shelly Ann Hicks, B.A., Augustana College of Illinois; M.S., M.P.A., M.A., Queen’s University, Canada
Syracuse University; M.S., California State University, Mario C. McCoy, B.B.A., M.S., University of Wisconsin,
Dominguez Hills Milwaukee
Kristy A. Hodson, B.S., M.S., Utah State University Shuna Holmes McMichael, B.A., M.A., Ashford University
Erik Whitmore Hollander, B.S., Cardinal Stritch University; Rian R. Medlin, B.A., San Diego State University; M.A.,
M.B.A., Concordia University California State University, Northridge
Jennifer Hong, B.S., B.A., University of Southern California; Sharon Meyers, B.A., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi
M.S., University of Cincinnati Richard Francis Mifsud II, B.A., San Jose State University;
Cashawna R. Hudson, B.S., Park University; M.A., Webster M.S., Touro University International; M.S., Trident University
University International; M.L., University of Southern California
Leslie Hughes, B.S., Indiana Wesleyan University; M.Ed., Laurie Miguel-Johnson, B.S., Pacific Union College; M.H.A.,
University of North Carolina at Greensboro University of Southern California
Meredith J. Huntley, B.M., Anna Maria College; M.M., Boston Sally D. Mingarelli, B.A., Colorado College; M.S., University of
University California, Berkeley
Gretchen Marie Jameson, B.S., Concordia University, Nebraska; James Milo Minnich, B.S., Excelsior College; M.A., Harvard
M.A., Webster University University; MMAS, United States Army Command and
Patricia Juarez, B.A., M.A., California State University, General Staff College
Los Angeles; M.S., National University Glenn Miyagishima, B.S., Union Institute and University; M.A.,
Kamaldeep Kaur, B.S., San Jose State University; M.S., Stanford Woodbury University
University Karina M. Momary, B.A., Gonzaga University; M.A., San Jose
Yadriana M. Kavitz, B.B.A., American Intercontinental State University
University; M.S.W., University of Southern California Shelley L. Morris, B.A., University of Southern California; M.A.,
Ashley R. Kelly, B.S., University of Phoenix California State University, Northridge
Steve Kim, B.A., Santa Clara University; M.A., St. Patrick’s Jacqueline Cavalier Nelson, B.S., University of Phoenix; M.C.M.,
Seminary & University University of Southern California
Paul R. Kleschick, B.S., Cabrini College; M.B.A., Philadelphia Kim-Anh Nguyen Dang, B.A., University of California, Irvine;
University; M.Ed., Temple University M.A.T., University of Southern California
Cassondra R. Koett, B.A., Waynesburg University; M.A., Megan Sue Nicholson, B.S., California State University, Fresno;
California University of Pennsylvania M.A., Seattle University
Joseph Martin Kotarski, B.S., Central Michigan University Jonathan Daniel Ochoa, B.S., M.S., University of Houston
Theodore A. Kruse III, B.A., Walsh University; M.Ed., Michelle R. Odell, B.S., Abilene Christian University; M.S.,
University of Nebraska, Lincoln University of Arizona

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Doctor of Education – Organizational Change and Leadership (continued)

Diana L. Onco-Ingyadet, B.A., Northern Arizona University; Christopher D. Smith, B.A., University of Arkansas at
M.Ed., Arizona State University Little Rock; M.P.A., Arkansas State University
Denis A. Ortega, B.S., University of Maryland University Keith Edward Smith, B.S., University of Maryland University
College; M.S., Norwich University College; M.A., University of Oklahoma
Patrick H. Ortega, B.S., B.S., University of Phoenix; M.P.S., Marla Smith, M.S., Mercy College; M.C.M., University of
Pennsylvania State University Southern California
Kiran Pai, B.S., Southern New Hampshire University Jesse R. Sneed, B.A., Prairie View A&M University; M.Ed.,
Sharon Pavlovich, B.A., California State University, Howard University
San Bernardino; M.A., University of Redlands Georgia S. Steele, B.S., CUNY The City College of New York;
Karen Jasinski Phillips, B.S., Providence College; M.S., M.P.A., Long Island University – Brooklyn
Northeastern University Jason Enrique Steinas, B.A., SUNY College at Cortland; M.S.,
Jessica Calondra Rainey, B.S., M.A., M.Ed., Prairie View A&M Canisius College
University Sylvester L. Sullivan, B.A., Columbia College; M.S.W.,
Michelle Renee Rippy, B.S., California State University, East Bay; University of Southern California
M.F.S., National University Ruth A. Supranovich, B.S., University of Leeds, United Kingdom;
Leah J. Roberson, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles; M.S.W., San Diego State University
M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills Lilly Tam, B.A., Loyola Marymount University; M.A., University
Edwin M. Rodriguez, B.S., California State University, of California, Santa Barbara
Los Angeles; M.A., Webster University Linda Davis Tolbert, B.S., Barry University; M.D., Howard
Denise Marie Romero, B.S., Everest University; M.A., California University; M.P.H., University of California, Los Angeles
State University, Dominguez Hills Marthaa S. Torres, B.A., M.A., Stanford University
Trevor Rosenberg, B.A., Brigham Young University; M.A., Obioma Amarachi Ude, B.B.A., Pace University; M.S., CUNY
Air University Baruch College
Christine Alice Ruth, B.S., The College of New Jersey; M.A., Robert Vanderloop, B.A., University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire;
Rowan University; M.A., Stockton State College M.S., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Mary Alice Sandoval-Bernal, B.A., M.A., California State Amanda Vanni, B.S., M.P.H., University of Southern California
University, Bakersfield Charles M. Washington, B.S., Wayne State University; M.B.A.,
Timo Sandritter, M.A., University of Alabama Huntsville DeVry Institute, Chicago
Maria Cristina Sanford, B.A., California State University, Joseph A. Weichman, B.A., University of Southern California;
San Bernardino; M.Ed., University of California, Riverside M.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida
Joshua L. Savage, B.A., University of Utah; M.S., Pepperdine Stacy Andrews Wheat, B.A., University of California, Irvine;
University M.S., California State University, Fullerton
Kathryn E. Schellenberg, B.A., M.A.T., University of Southern Alan Richard Williams, B.A., Harvard University; M.S., M.S.,
California Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Nicola V. Sequeira, B.S., Franciscan University of Steubenville; Alicia M. Williams, B.A., Howard University; M.S., Towson
M.P.A., Suffolk University University
Lewita K. Shatee, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles; Kristina Marie Wright, B.A., San Francisco State University;
M.Ed., University of La Verne M.S., California State University, East Bay
Allisa C. Shepard, B.A., Queens College; M.Ed., Bowie State Jing Zhou, B.A., Xiangtan University, China; M.A., University of
University Findlay
Tabitha Kristina Sherrod, B.A., Lambuth University; M.Ed., Natalie L. Zisko, B.S., M.A., M.A., Santa Clara University
Freed-Hardeman University Jennifer Marie Zivic, B.S., SUNY Oswego; M.B.A., Hofstra
Dave Simpson, B.S., University of the Pacific; M.H.R., University University
of San Francisco

Graduate Certificate – Gifted Education

Amber Kadria Alkhatib Sears Kristina Elizabeth Andre Lamont Goddard Andrea E. Kim
LaDwan Rayette Beard Canchola-Miranda Erica Elena Gonzales Bibeau Paul Ho Kim
Olivia Jean Boone Jessica E. Chenco Courtney Henson Alexandra L. Lary
Kathrine Elizabeth Briedis Eli Struthers Davidow Que’Ron Merrinese Hildreth Brandon M. Lee
Joshua Adam Burke Margaret Collins DuTart Gina-Maureen Hupp Kelsey Michele LeVert
Kate Augusta Burke Keith Michael Estrada Hannah Kelsey Israel Ronald Medure
Rosebeth Molly Fisher Jane Jun Esperanza Melecio

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Graduate Certificate – Gifted Education (continued)

Angela R. Munoz Shayna Ashley Russell Lisa Marie Spence Marissa J. White
Stephanie Vivian Osorio Shilpan Sheth Bianca Torres Brenda Guadalupe Zendejas
Fatima Reyes Theresa Marie Sieker Tirzah Eve Vasquez

Graduate Certificate – Special Education

Ivonne S. Aguilar Catherine Lucinda Jane Jun Marietoni Yelo Rosure
Maria Guadalupe Daly Nguyen Carolyn Kirsch Anna Marguerite Farha Rowe
Aguilera-Garcia Julia De Leon Anthony Diego La Madrid Jensine Ruvalcaba
Amber Kadria Alkhatib Sears Keith Michael Estrada Tai Katana Lark Somtida A S. Salim
Tiffany Badillo Jimenez Faith E. Eurie-Turner Jeremy Lee Gordon Michael Sodetani
Nicole Leigh Beard Mishell Angelique Ferreira Siyuan Liu Garrett Anthony Suffle
Jessica Soledad Beltran Marisa Noell Gonzalez Natasha Mahdi Katie Lynn Sullivan
Nita Marie Lieu Beyla Itzel Granillo Kathleen L. Masiello Ciffone Lauren A. Swanson
Brittany Brasher Ciah Gutierrez Erika R. Mejia Michelle Lee Totten
Kathrine Elizabeth Briedis Saira Yareli Hernandez Tejeda William Pettus Malyssa Vizcarra
Kristina Elizabeth Gina-Maureen Hupp Kimberly Remington Kendall Marie Walbrecht
Canchola-Miranda Daniella D. Johnson Deena Noelle Rice Marissa J. White
Carolina J. Carrillo Mirzah Rused Dizon Johnson Megan Bachini Robbins Rodney Rusan Gregory
Beth Cervantes Charlotte Desi Jones Crystal Lyn Roethlisberger Wilson

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Bachelor of Science
Samantha Abdel-Latif, Chemical Engineering, Minor – Business Addison Ann Allred, Computer Science
Law Fahad Alolayan, Civil Engineering
Malak Abdullah, Mechanical Engineering Khalid Sultan Alturki, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Alina Fatima Abidi, Computer Science, Minor – News Media Juan Martin Alvarado Cantu, Electrical Engineering
and Society Nathan Michael Alvarez, Mechanical Engineering, Minor –
Opeoluwa Abimbola, Chemical Engineering Business Finance
Adam Arthur Adelson, Mechanical Engineering Carl Michael Amacker, Computer Science
Eshaan Anil Agadi, Mechanical Engineering, Minor – Physics Anjan Amarnath, Computer Science/Business Administration
Kieran Alexander Agarwal, Computer Science/Business Bryan Scott Amos, Chemical Engineering
Administration Selina Anastasha, Civil Engineering
Sahil Agarwal, Computer Science Megan Nicole Andersen, Electrical Engineering, Minor –
Nihar Goel Agrawal, Computer Science Computer and Digital Forensics & Natural Science
Michael Dylan Ah Teck, Computer Science Jacob Thomas Andreesen, Mechanical Engineering
Shayanna Ahuja, Computer Science/Business Administration Raymond Andriejanssen, Computer Science
Cameron Akhavan, Electrical Engineering Martin Jean Remy Anquetil, Computer Science/Business
Arthur Akopyan, Computer Science Administration
Talal Saeed O Alamoudi, Civil Engineering Edgar Antillon, Electrical Engineering
Sabrina Angelica Albrecht, Industrial and Systems Engineering Bryan Enrique Arias, Civil Engineering
Betelhem Abreham Alemu, Biomedical Engineering Arlene Aristizabal, Biomedical Engineering
Abdulrahman Mohammed Alfaraidi, Chemical Engineering Andrew James Armstrong, Mechanical Engineering
Ebrahim Alhaddad, Electrical Engineering, Minor – Computer Rebecca Lee Armstrong, Aerospace Engineering
Programming Arunamarie Arunasalam, Computer Science/Business
Michael David Allen, Mechanical Engineering Administration

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Bachelor of Science (continued)

Mark Montgomery Ashworth, Computer Science Rachael Cardoso, Aerospace Engineering, Minor – Mathematics
Sara Emily Atun, Mechanical Engineering, Minor – Dance Damiano Carrioli, Computer Science, Minor – Mathematics
Vimanyu Awal, Computer Science/Business Administration Raven Medina Castro, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Georgia Rose Babikian, Biomedical Engineering Samantha Tipper Cendro, Aerospace Engineering
Neelesh Bagrodia, Biomedical Engineering Jonathan Wan Chai, Computer Science
Rupali Bahl, Computer Science/Business Administration Allison Chan, Computer Engineering and Computer Science,
Gavin Bains, Computer Engineering and Computer Science Minor – Dance
Aaron Prakash Bali, Aerospace Engineering Boris Chan, Mechanical Engineering
Gaurav Baney, Computer Science Fook Yen Edwin Chan, Computer Engineering and Computer
Hekmat Barbar, Computer Science Science
Adrienne Valentine Barberich, Industrial and Systems Justin Chan, Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Simon Chan, Computer Science
Reed Taylor Barnes, Computer Science Anant Chandra, Computer Science/Business Administration
Praneeth Babu Batte, Computer Science Nathan Chang, Computer Science/Business Administration,
Michael William Bauer, Mechanical Engineering Minor – Philosophy for Business, Law and the Professions
Armin Bazarjani, Electrical Engineering Jourdan Ashley Charles, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Timothy Bean, Mechanical Engineering Andrew Austin Charters, Computer Engineering and Computer
Zachary Michael Begland, Mechanical Engineering Science
Adithya S. Bellathur, Computer Science, Minor – Musical Studies Abhishek Chauhan, Computer Science
Elizabeth Vera Berson, Industrial and Systems Engineering Rebecca Chavez, Electrical Engineering
Mary Linnell Bessell, Mechanical Engineering Teyva Jager Chee, Computer Science
Prajwal Jayaram Bharadwaj, Biomedical Engineering Puneet Kaur Cheema, Computer Science/Business
Mario Jose Blanco Jr., Aerospace Engineering Administration
Joseph Michael Blundell III, Computer Engineering and Eric Yihan Chen, Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Computer Science, Minor – Applied Computer Security Hao Chen, Computer Science
Benjamin Boggs, Mechanical Engineering, Minor – Computer Haozhe Chen, Computer Science
Science I-Kai Chen, Mechanical Engineering
Jonathan Christian Borao, Electrical Engineering Jamin Gao Chen, Computer Science
Maria Paulina Espinoza Borlongan, Chemical Engineering Yuzhi Chen, Computer Science
Nicholas Ray Borquez, Astronautical Engineering, Minor – Zhelan Chen, Biomedical Engineering
Astronomy Kayley Alexandria Cheng, Biomedical Engineering
Kailey Breyer, Industrial and Systems Engineering Brandon Tamotsu Laijung Chew, Chemical Engineering
Kirsten Evelyn Briggs, Civil Engineering Kourtney Chidalu Chima, Computer Engineering and Computer
Audrey Elizabeth Brooke, Computer Science/Business Science
Administration Larissa Hopi Chiu, Computer Science
Noah Kalani Brown, Mechanical Engineering Yunjae Cho, Chemical Engineering, Minor – Connected Devices
Noah Michael Brown, Mechanical Engineering and Making
Alexandra Bruce, Mechanical Engineering Christopher William Chou, Electrical Engineering
Samuel Bruner, Electrical Engineering Angela Choudhary, Computer Science/Business Administration
Caitlin Marie Buckley, Mechanical Engineering Celina Michelle Chow, Mechanical Engineering, Minor – 3D
Connor T. Buckley, Computer Science Computer Graphics and Modeling
Maximilian Bui, Mechanical Engineering Alexander Kyle Chua, Computer Science/Business
Jacob Hunter Burgess, Computer Science/Business Administration
Administration Conner Chyung, Computer Engineering and Computer Science,
Brenna Burlingame, Chemical Engineering Minor – Music Production
John Timothy Cagney, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Sarah Marie Cigas, Civil Engineering, Minor – East Asian Area
Minor – Public Health Studies
Yuliang Cai, Computer Science Cindy Clarissa, Computer Science
Kevin Edward Calaway, Computer Science Chandler Mims Clayton, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Justin Fernando Calderon, Electrical Engineering Davis Baldewin Clement, Civil Engineering
Sovanna Cao, Biomedical Engineering Evelyn M. Cliff, Electrical Engineering
Yue Cao, Computer Science Andrew James Combs, Mechanical Engineering
Tristan Caparas, Mechanical Engineering, Minor – Computer Mason Joseph Comerford, Biomedical Engineering
Science Claire Elise Conway, Biomedical Engineering

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Bachelor of Science (continued)

Suvir Krishna Copparam, Computer Science Rachel Vivian Fellows, Mechanical Engineering
Cullen Xavier Coyle, Computer Science Sam Ferdows, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Tomas Soren Craig, Computer Science Alejandro Fernandez, Astronautical Engineering
Trey H. Cranney, Mechanical Engineering Margaret Jane Field, Mechanical Engineering, Minor –
Brandon Alexander Crawford, Aerospace Engineering Computer Science
Daniel Scott Creppel, Industrial and Systems Engineering Yazmin Guadalupe Flores Baca, Mechanical Engineering
Kiara Estrella Cruz, Mechanical Engineering Michael Fong, Electrical Engineering
Anthony Flaviano Cuccinello, Chemical Engineering Noah Harrison Forman, Computer Engineering and Computer
Cerina Filomena Da Graca, Computer Science Science
Brandon Dalton, Computer Science Alexis Foroozan, Biomedical Engineering
Spencer Philip Dalton, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Ryan Fox, Mechanical Engineering
Minor – Business Finance Alejandra Fuentes Neyra, Biomedical Engineering
Karina Dandia, Industrial and Systems Engineering Arynn Orlanes Gallegos, Electrical Engineering
Mai-Nhien Elyse Dang, Computer Science Reed Douglas Gallups, Civil Engineering
Anne Quynh Anh Dao, Computer Science Apurva Gandhi, Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Champ Chadchavats Darabundit, Electrical Engineering Denise Garcia, Mechanical Engineering
Dolsook Daruganon, Chemical Engineering Grant Garcia, Electrical Engineering
William Brooks Davenport, Computer Science/Business Anubhav Garg, Computer Science/Business Administration
Administration Julianne Garnett, Biomedical Engineering
Emma Ripperger Davitz, Industrial and Systems Engineering Jose Pablo Garza Cadena, Mechanical Engineering
Abegayle De Castro, Civil Engineering Yuzhou Ge, Computer Science
Gabriella Dean, Mechanical Engineering Alexander Eugene Gednov, Computer Science/Business
Alexander Shelton Declue, Aerospace Engineering Administration
Stiven Deleur, Computer Science/Business Administration Anjali Gehani, Biomedical Engineering
Kathy Deng, Industrial and Systems Engineering Christopher Jack Gerhard, Electrical Engineering, Minor –
Zubin James Deng, Computer Science Physics
John Dervartanian, Mechanical Engineering Mattie Leigh Germann, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Juan Angel Diaz, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Minor – Harrison Getter, Electrical Engineering, Minor – Computer
Business Programming
Brandon Nathaniel Dillon, Astronautical Engineering Jordan Christopher Ghidossi, Computer Science/Business
Ian Dominguez, Computer Engineering and Computer Science, Administration
Minor – Applied Computer Security Thomas Alan Giacalone, Chemical Engineering
Brady Matthew Donahue, Mechanical Engineering Nathan Cole Gifford, Computer Science
Cameron J. Donovan, Electrical Engineering Rachel Jordan Glait, Mechanical Engineering, Minor – Theatre
Maxwell Jeremiah Donovan, Astronautical Engineering Christian Glover, Computer Science
Jacob Dormuth, Computer Science Ashley Danielle Golla, Mechanical Engineering
Jay S. Doshi, Computer Science/Business Administration Edgar Anthony Gomez, Mechanical Engineering
Madelyn Kimberly Douglas, Electrical Engineering Jimena Gonzalez Orcajo, Civil Engineering
Renata Romao Drucker, Computer Engineering and Computer Narcy Jhoana Gonzalez, Chemical Engineering, Minor –
Science Art History
Anshika Dubey, Computer Science Lawrence Ji Ray Goo, Astronautical Engineering
Charlie Michael Dunlap, Computer Science Celeste Marie Goodwin, Mechanical Engineering
Alejandro Angel Duran, Astronautical Engineering Krishna Gopal, Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Clarence Rainier Cayabyab Dureg, Biomedical Engineering Aditya Gopalan, Chemical Engineering
William Walter Durkee, Computer Science Hardik Goyal, Computer Engineering and Computer Science,
John Landry Edelen, Industrial and Systems Engineering Minor – Computer and Digital Forensics & Entrepreneurship
Hashaivione Christopher Edmundson, Computer Science Milan Goyal, Computer Science, Minor – Business Finance
Oliver Samuel Eisenberg, Computer Engineering and Computer Joshua Walter Greenberg, Chemical Engineering
Science Michael Thomas Griffin, Mechanical Engineering
Quinlan Craig Ellis, Computer Science Mauricio Guajardo Andrade, Mechanical Engineering
Sabrina Falcon, Chemical Engineering Christina Chenxuan Guan, Computer Science
Olufikunayo Famutimi, Aerospace Engineering Leslie Guandique, Astronautical Engineering
Gregory Farn, Computer Science Divya Gupta, Biomedical Engineering, Minor – Business Law
Sophia Fast, Mechanical Engineering Manipushpak Gupta, Computer Science

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Bachelor of Science (continued)

Mayang Gupta, Mechanical Engineering Naman Rajesh Jain, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Minor –
Vatsal Gupta, Industrial and Systems Engineering Business Finance
Jerson Antonio Gutierrez, Computer Engineering and Computer Raghav Jain, Computer Science
Science Majed Zeyad Jendi, Computer Engineering and Computer
Ricardo Alberto Guzman, Civil Engineering Science
Pavly Habashy, Computer Engineering and Computer Science Hyeon Uk Jeong, Electrical Engineering
Christopher Lawrence Hagist, Chemical Engineering Gautam Doulatram Jethwani, Computer Science
Benjamin Edward Hahn, Computer Science/Business Jie Ji, Computer Science
Administration Ruoxi Jia, Computer Science/Business Administration
Devlin Rose Halpin, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Wanchen Jiang, Computer Science
Minor – Business Finance Marcos Jimenez, Mechanical Engineering
Kristyn Hamasaki, Computer Science Ying Jin, Computer Science/Business Administration
Cameron Sakai Haseyama, Computer Science Tony Jojan, Computer Science
Conor Wood Hayes, Computer Engineering and Computer Johan Joo, Biomedical Engineering
Science, Minor – Chinese for the Professions Robert Paul Kancans, Astronautical Engineering, Minor –
Justin Jian Li He, Computer Science Entrepreneurship
Andrew Kenneth Heermann, Computer Science, Minor – Sina Karachiani, Computer Science
Applied Computer Security Michelle Andrea Karpishin, Aerospace Engineering
Brianna Heffernen, Computer Science/Business Jacob Paul Karson, Electrical Engineering
Administration Rachit Kataria, Computer Science
Haya Helmy, Aerospace Engineering Anirudh K. Kaushik, Computer Science/Business Administration
Chad Joseph Helou, Computer Engineering and Computer Kristina Ubas Kaypaghian, Biomedical Engineering
Science Tanya Isabelle Khulusi, Computer Science/Business
Patrick Hennessey, Computer Engineering and Computer Administration, Minor – Marketing
Science Daniel Kim, Computer Science
Jeffrey Daniel Hernandez, Computer Science David Joseph Kim, Mechanical Engineering
Kevin Hernandez, Electrical Engineering Donghoon Kim, Mechanical Engineering
Paul Jerome Romero Hernandez, Computer Science Gloria Ha Young Kim, Biomedical Engineering
Hsiao Tung Ho, Computer Science, Minor – Linguistics Jiho Kim, Computer Science
Aaron Victor Hobson, Industrial and Systems Engineering Nicolas Taeyang Kim, Mechanical Engineering
Farrell Y. Hohman, Computer Science/Business Administration Suyon Sarah Kim, Biomedical Engineering
Jack Richard Holland, Industrial and Systems Engineering Alexander Sam-Schuler King, Mechanical Engineering
Haley Hone, Biomedical Engineering Richard Edward Kirkpatrick, Industrial and Systems
Olivia Lu Hong, Computer Science Engineering, Minor – Management Consulting
Joseph Hooley, Aerospace Engineering Ryan Christopher Klauer, Mechanical Engineering
Thomas Hovanec, Aerospace Engineering Catherine Elizabeth Knox, Environmental Engineering, Minor –
Eric Armen Hovanessian, Mechanical Engineering, Minor – International Relations
Entrepreneurship Noah Andrew Koecher, Computer Science, Minor – Business &
Chun En Hsiao, Industrial and Systems Engineering Narrative Structure
Ethan Edmond Hsu, Mechanical Engineering Patrick Kong, Computer Science/Business Administration
Lucas Hu, Computer Science Yichun Kong, Computer Science
Sophia Hu, Computer Science Daniel Koo, Computer Engineering and Computer Science,
Zijian Hu, Computer Science Minor – Cinematic Arts
Leu-Yang Eric Huang, Computer Science Parshav Dhiren Kothary, Computer Science
Qingshen Huang, Computer Science Dylan James Kowalczyk, Chemical Engineering
Joshua Ling-Wei Hung, Computer Science Gavin Thomas Kress, Biomedical Engineering, Minor – Physics
Gabriela Ibarra, Chemical Engineering Branden Dirk Kretschmer, Aerospace Engineering
Mohammed Zuhair Idriss, Chemical Engineering Scott Walden Kriesberg, Computer Science
Kobe Wing Ing, Biomedical Engineering, Minor – Computer Adina Elisabet Kruijssen, Computer Science
Programming Kyle Andrew Krzewski, Mechanical Engineering
Dylan Thomas Iozia, Civil Engineering Siddharth Sanjay Kucheria, Computer Science/Business
Alyssa Kimiko Ishigo, Mechanical Engineering Administration
Annell Morgan Iverson, Mechanical Engineering Devika Kumar, Computer Science
Anant Jain, Computer Science Alexander Earl Kuo, Computer Science/Business Administration

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Bachelor of Science (continued)

Samuel L. Kushell, Computer Science Justin Paul-Wen Lu, Computer Science
Corvyn Austen Kusuma, Computer Science Yichun Lu, Computer Science
Shanmukh Kutagulla, Chemical Engineering Juan Lucero, Mechanical Engineering
Daniel Joonho Kwon, Biomedical Engineering Morgan Nicole Luellwitz, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Chih Heng Lai, Mechanical Engineering, Minor – Computer Jonathan Charles Bair Luner, Computer Science
Science Haodi Luo, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Christopher Lam, Computer Science/Business Administration Pinghao Luo, Computer Science
Justin Lam, Computer Science Tao Luo, Computer Science/Business Administration
Briana Nicole Language, Astronautical Engineering Wei Luo, Computer Science
Samuel Ethan Lapidot, Industrial and Systems Engineering Alexander Cooper Lyon, Computer Science
Ashley Jenae Lara, Biomedical Engineering Yerik Nissi Macias, Aerospace Engineering
Lorenzo Franco Laxamana, Mechanical Engineering Sina Ali Mahbobi, Electrical Engineering
Jackqueline M. Le, Chemical Engineering Raghav Maheshwari, Computer Science
Bailey Thomas Leavy, Chemical Engineering Ara Mahseredjian, Aerospace Engineering, Minor –
Alensander Lee, Astronautical Engineering Economics
Alice Sarah Lee, Computer Science Felipe Mansilla-Borquez, Computer Science, Minor – Applied
Kangmin Lee, Chemical Engineering, Minor – Music Production Computer Security
Tack Lee, Computer Science Clayton Marceau, Mechanical Engineering
Yunji Lee, Computer Science Eduardo Daniel Marin, Computer Science
Tianmu Lei, Computer Science Timothy Hopkins Marino, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Pedro Saikeon Leiva Espinoza, Computer Science Zissis Eugene Marmarelis, Biomedical Engineering
Cameron Joseph Leon-Guerrero, Mechanical Engineering Anthony Martinez, Computer Science, Minor – Computer and
Kristie Leung, Biomedical Engineering Digital Forensics
Soraya Levy, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Minor – Visual Edgar Martinez, Electrical Engineering
Culture Marcos Martinez, Electrical Engineering
Aaron Lew, Industrial and Systems Engineering Nihal Marwaha, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Minor –
Byron Li, Computer Science Business
Hon Shing Andrew Li, Chemical Engineering William James Masdon, Computer Science/Business
Lingyi Li, Computer Science, Minor – Cinematic Arts Administration
Meng Li, Electrical Engineering Kartik Mathur, Computer Science/Business Administration
Qingyuan Li, Electrical Engineering Tiarnan Aine McCaffrey, Mechanical Engineering
Yanxi Li, Computer Science MacKenzie Elizabeth McClung, Computer Science/Business
Yaochen Li, Industrial and Systems Engineering Administration
Zhixu Li, Computer Science Madeleine Rose McKenzie, Computer Science, Minor –
Sabrina Sally Jia Lieu, Biomedical Engineering, Minor – Dance Screenwriting
Peter Eben Lillian, Computer Engineering and Computer Lucas Paul McLeland, Mechanical Engineering
Science, Minor – Photography Megan Diane McMicking, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Chih-Hsien Lin, Chemical Engineering Nicholas Mehlman, Electrical Engineering
Kevin Chun-Hsin Lin, Computer Science Mana Mehraein, Biomedical Engineering
Liheng Lin, Electrical Engineering, Minor – Computer Science Asang Ashish Mehta, Chemical Engineering, Minor – Consumer
Runwei Lin, Computer Science Behavior
Julia Kate Lind, Civil Engineering Juan Pablo Mejia Silva, Electrical Engineering
Sean L. Lissner, Computer Science Kayla Rene Meyerowitz, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Jinkun Liu, Mechanical Engineering, Minor – Computer Srishti Miglani, Computer Science
Programming Sean Milkovich, Electrical Engineering
Jolene Liu, Industrial and Systems Engineering Juliet Elise Mills, Mechanical Engineering
Peixuan Liu, Computer Science, Minor – Organizational Kristian Olof Mills, Computer Science
Leadership and Management Edward Woongkee Min, Biomedical Engineering, Minor –
Teresa Xiaochen Liu, Computer Science Computer Programming
Tianxing Liu, Computer Science Joshua Evan Min, Computer Science
Yuanshan Liu, Computer Engineering and Computer Science Allison Rose Miranda, Mechanical Engineering
Irene Lopez, Electrical Engineering Samuel Wentworth Monroe, Aerospace Engineering
Brianne Charissa Low, Chemical Engineering Meghedi Mooradian Sarnaghi, Aerospace Engineering, Minor –
Jia Lu, Computer Science/Business Administration Architecture

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Bachelor of Science (continued)

Caroline Marie Moore, Computer Science/Business Eugene Park, Electrical Engineering
Administration Matin Parsaei, Mechanical Engineering
Henry Morales, Electrical Engineering Syed Shahzaman Pasha, Civil Engineering
Julia Emily Morelli, Biomedical Engineering Aahad Aly Patel, Computer Science/Business Administration
Ryan Rene Moreno, Computer Science, Minor – English Anay Mitesh Patel, Computer Science/Business Administration
Isabella Cristina Morgan, Biomedical Engineering Hridee Patel, Computer Science/Business Administration
Michael Kazuki Morikado, Biomedical Engineering, Minor – Mala Mayan Patel, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Spanish Sahil Raj Patel, Biomedical Engineering
Moheb Morris, Aerospace Engineering Rajan Kumar Paul, Electrical Engineering
Emma Louise Morrissey, Mechanical Engineering Natalie Elizabeth Pearson, Computer Science/Business
Jessica Mow, Electrical Engineering Administration
Matthew Steven Myrtue, Computer Science/Business Kristen Hayley Pedersen, Aerospace Engineering
Administration Natalie Pekker, Computer Science
Avnish Narayan, Computer Engineering and Computer Science Kun Peng, Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Dennis Alexander Naroditskiy, Computer Science Jenna Yumiko Permut, Computer Science
Asma Jemshed Nawaz, Biomedical Engineering Hayley Peterson, Civil Engineering
Xavier Enrique Negron, Computer Science Aliya Grace Auman Petranik, Computer Science
Anthony Collins Nelson, Computer Science Mario Antonio Petrillo, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Junco Camille Nelson, Civil Engineering An Phan Thien Pham, Computer Science
Nicole Nelson, Mechanical Engineering An Phan Thien Pham, Electrical Engineering
Kristen Samantha Nemes, Chemical Engineering Stacy Phan, Computer Science
Yassamin Neshatvar, Industrial and Systems Engineering Philip S. Phung, Chemical Engineering
Andrew Charles Newsome, Aerospace Engineering Cyra Netta Pidgeon, Mechanical Engineering
Matthew Ng Wong, Electrical Engineering Andre Luis Pineda, Computer Science
Quinn Ngo, Computer Science Jacob Nathaniel Pineda, Mechanical Engineering
Anthony Do Nguyen, Mechanical Engineering Matthew Pisini, Electrical Engineering
Long Gia Nguyen, Mechanical Engineering Jacob Skyler Pitts, Computer Science
Tony Nguyen, Aerospace Engineering Frank Anthony Pol, Computer Science, Minor – 3-D Animation
Zhiyuan Ning, Electrical Engineering, Minor – Business Finance in Cinematic Arts
Joshua Takanari Nishida, Aerospace Engineering Namita Prakash, Computer Science, Minor – Screenwriting
Christopher Nugent, Mechanical Engineering Sarah Jean Price, Mechanical Engineering
Jeremy Taylor Nuttall, Computer Science Jacob Prince, Biomedical Engineering
Mason O’Rosky, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Minor – Jasmine Qi, Aerospace Engineering
Real Estate Finance Guancheng Qiu, Computer Science
Diego Ochoa-Cota, Aerospace Engineering Sidharth Raguraman, Computer Science/Business
James Michael Oeth, Computer Science/Business Administration Administration
Derek Ogi, Computer Science Ophir Rahimi, Computer Science/Business Administration
Alex Vahan Ohanian, Electrical Engineering Vivek Subramanian Ramachandran, Computer Science/Business
Jason Ong, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Minor – Administration
Accounting & Enterprise Information Systems Brianna Gabrielli Ramos, Civil Engineering
Andrew-Richard Camba Opem, Electrical Engineering Decker Hayes Ramsay, Electrical Engineering
Jorge Manuel Ortiz, Chemical Engineering Akshay Karthik Ravishanker, Computer Science
Patrick James Mesias Pacheco, Computer Science Alexander Benet Razaghi, Electrical Engineering
Sonali Pai, Computer Science Ria Regi, Mechanical Engineering
Roxanna Pakkar, Electrical Engineering Ana Lucia Rescala, Computer Engineering and Computer
Alvaro Palazuelos Ibarra, Mechanical Engineering Science
Trisha Palit, Chemical Engineering Samuel A. Resendez, Computer Science
Dakota Palmer, Computer Science Alexander Reyes, Computer Science
Hriday Hitesh Panchasara, Computer Science Adam Mark Rideout, Computer Science
Leon Pao, Computer Science, Minor – Economics Juan Gabriel Rincon, Industrial and Systems Engineering,
George Armen Papazian Jr., Chemical Engineering, Minor – Minor – Education and Society
Computer Programming Nicolas Charles-Michael Ritcheson, Biomedical Engineering,
Maria Fernanda Paredes, Industrial and Systems Engineering Minor – Health Care Studies
Ambrish Parekh, Computer Science Katherine Elizabeth Ritchie, Computer Science

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Bachelor of Science (continued)

Rachel Christina Ritter, Industrial and Systems Engineering Simran Singh, Biomedical Engineering, Minor – Health Care
Daniel Jeffrey Robinson, Computer Science, Minor – Game Studies
Animation Julia Sarita Sircar, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Minor –
Mia Rocco, Chemical Engineering Spanish & Computer and Digital Forensics
Mario Oscar Rodriguez, Mechanical Engineering Marlena Skall, Computer Science
Collin James Rogers, Aerospace Engineering Seema Elizabeth Snitkovsky, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Jorge Allen Rojas-Ortega, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Declan Ward Sofen, Mechanical Engineering
Minor – Social Entrepreneurship Adnan Abdul Rahman Solanki, Civil Engineering
Samuel Rosas-Meza, Computer Science/Business Administration Theodore Somekh, Chemical Engineering
Lindsay Roth, Chemical Engineering, Minor – Business Law Joseph Seokwoo Son, Computer Engineering and Computer
Niyousha Rouzrokh, Biomedical Engineering Science
Jin Yan Ruan, Computer Science Minxuan Song, Computer Science
Leigh Asher Rubin, Computer Science, Minor – Mobile App Beatriz Sousa, Electrical Engineering
Development Nicole Robyn Spence, Chemical Engineering
Jose Juan Ruiz, Electrical Engineering Kaden G. Springer, Chemical Engineering
Mari Ann Rustebakke, Chemical Engineering Luke St. Regis, Astronautical Engineering
Taylor James Saari, Industrial and Systems Engineering Hannah Haass Stefaniak, Mechanical Engineering
Yashvardhan Sameer Salgaocar, Mechanical Engineering Abigail Christine Angela Stepnitz, Biomedical Engineering
Camila Salomon Gnecco, Civil Engineering Scott McKesson Steuart, Aerospace Engineering
Stephanie Aprylle Ko Salvador, Industrial and Systems Eric Su, Computer Science/Business Administration
Engineering Eric Su, Computer Science
Kevin Sampson, Astronautical Engineering Amanda Valentina Suhardjo, Biomedical Engineering, Minor –
Julia Anna Samulak, Biomedical Engineering, Minor – Spanish Computer Programming
Agustin Sanchez Jr., Biomedical Engineering Ian Yi Sui, Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Carlos Alfredo Sanchez, Astronautical Engineering Guiyao Sun, Electrical Engineering
Anup Sankarraman, Computer Science Kerry Sun, Chemical Engineering
Karan Suraj Saraogi, Industrial and Systems Engineering Richard David Sun, Computer Science/Business Administration
Grant Seth Sargent, Mechanical Engineering You Sun, Chemical Engineering
Ashley Christine Sassenrath, Industrial and Systems Sandeep Suresh, Computer Science
Engineering Taha Sutarwala, Electrical Engineering, Minor –
Jacob Antonio Schaider, Computer Science Entrepreneurship
Chase Meyer Schidfar, Mechanical Engineering Tyler Swanson, Biomedical Engineering
Jamie Ariel Schlacter, Biomedical Engineering Emily Jean Szasz, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Noah Elijah Schneider, Biomedical Engineering Andrew James Szot, Computer Science, Minor – Mathematics
Megan Schoen, Biomedical Engineering Michael John Takla, Computer Engineering and Computer
Nathan Steven Scoglio, Computer Science Science, Minor – Theatre
Francisco Javier Serrano Cendejas, Computer Science Gideon Tamir, Civil Engineering
Nikita Rakesh Seth, Mechanical Engineering Christine Chie Sai-Yee Tamura, Civil Engineering
Aditya Anup Shah, Computer Science Jacquelyne Hwei Ying Samantha Tan, Mechanical Engineering
Tanay Shah, Computer Science David Tanaka, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Shiva Shahla, Mechanical Engineering John Lundin Tanner, Computer Science/Business Administration
Rishabh Sharma, Chemical Engineering Sofia Tavella, Mechanical Engineering
Rohan Shastri, Computer Science Michael Tawata, Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Nishir Shelat, Computer Engineering and Computer Science Neil Addison Tewksbury, Mechanical Engineering
Willie Shen, Computer Science Natasha U. Thakur, Computer Science
Kiera Aislinn Shepard, Biomedical Engineering Caleb Thomas, Computer Science
Josh Ethan Sherman, Computer Engineering and Computer Haiyu Tian, Computer Science
Science Sophia Jay Dytoc Tiutan, Computer Science/Business
Zhonghao Shi, Computer Science Administration
Zifan Shi, Computer Science, Minor – Physics Purusharth Singh Tomar, Computer Science
Aya Anneliese Shimizu, Computer Science Jialing Tong, Mechanical Engineering, Minor – Computer
Justin Que Sian, Computer Science Science
Jona Takuma Siegel, Mechanical Engineering David Torre, Astronautical Engineering
Daniel Joseph Silva, Mechanical Engineering Mai Thanh Tran, Biomedical Engineering

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Bachelor of Science (continued)

Nhan Tran, Computer Science Yun Tian Xu, Computer Engineering and Computer Science,
Stacy Tam Mai Tran, Computer Science/Business Administration Minor – Video Game Programming
Andrew Trinh, Computer Science/Business Administration Grace Eleanor Yakutis, Biomedical Engineering
Meredith Jane Troy, Biomedical Engineering, Minor – Business Andrew Bergin Yalung, Computer Science/Business
Law Administration
Christopher Matthew Turner, Computer Science Zhenjun Yan, Mechanical Engineering
Alyssa Taylor Underwood, Industrial and Systems Engineering He-Yu Yang, Computer Science/Business Administration
Ronak Digant Upadhyaya, Computer Science/Business Jingxing Yang, Computer Science
Administration Jingyun Yang, Computer Science, Minor – Mathematics
Alexander Dmitry Valente, Computer Science Peter Yang, Computer Science/Business Administration
Connor Valore-Kemmerer, Computer Science Jonathan Mu Yao, Computer Science
Gabrielle Van Der Velde-Kraft, Mechanical Engineering Nicholas Yazdani, Computer Science/Business Administration
Matthew Daniel van Niekerk, Computer Science, Minor – Derek Ye, Computer Science/Business Administration
East Asian Languages and Cultures Youcheng Ye, Computer Science
Julian Daniel Velandia Arango, Electrical Engineering Benjamin Yee, Mechanical Engineering
Archana Venkatesh, Computer Engineering and Computer Tori Yi, Computer Science
Science Christine Ying, Computer Science
Molly Ver Meer, Astronautical Engineering Wen Qian Yip, Computer Science
Salvador Verduzco, Computer Science Alexander Gavin Young, Computer Science, Minor – Comedy
Tyler Matthew Vincent, Industrial and Systems Engineering (Performance)
Arjun Viswanathan, Electrical Engineering, Minor – Computer Ching-Yu Yu, Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Programming Hongze Yu, Computer Science
Alexander Brandon Volcy, Computer Science/Business Lung-Young Yu, Computer Science/Business Administration
Administration Tianli Yu, Computer Science
Elise Marie Vondra, Aerospace Engineering Wei-Yu Yu, Computer Science/Business Administration
Hrishi Rajesh Vora, Computer Science, Minor – Music Ahsan Zaman, Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Production Irfan Zaman, Electrical Engineering
Riley William Walch, Mechanical Engineering Melanie Zarzur Curi, Civil Engineering
Hannah Walker, Mechanical Engineering Joshua Zavala, Civil Engineering
Dylan Avery Walter, Civil Engineering John Daniel Zeiders, Computer Science
Christopher Wang, Computer Science/Business Administration Shi Zeng, Computer Science
Jialou Wang, Computer Engineering and Computer Science, Julian Zhang, Computer Science, Minor – Natural Science
Minor – 3-D Animation in Cinematic Arts Nathan Yiran Zhang, Computer Science
Zixin Wang, Computer Science/Business Administration Qianze Zhang, Computer Science, Minor – Two-Dimensional
Melissa Jiaying Wen, Computer Science, Minor – Music Studies
Production Randy Wenyuan Zhang, Computer Engineering and Computer
Samuel Christopher Whipple, Industrial and Systems Science
Engineering Ruimin Zhang, Computer Science
Philana Nikole Williams, Industrial and Systems Engineering Shunkai Zhang, Computer Science
Wilhelm Mendoza Willie, Computer Science/Business Thomas Zhengtong Zhang, Computer Engineering and
Administration, Minor – Innovation: The Digital Entrepreneur Computer Science
Jonathan David Wilson, Mechanical Engineering Weihang Zhang, Computer Science
Elizabeth Wirsing, Aerospace Engineering Xuehuo Zhang, Mechanical Engineering
Emily Mae Wittkowske, Computer Science Zixuan Zhang, Electrical Engineering, Minor – Computer
Janeline Sau Ying Wong, Biomedical Engineering Science
Andrea Mekala Wright, Mechanical Engineering Sichong Zhao, Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Kuan-Yi Wu, Computer Science Helen Zhen, Electrical Engineering
Tong Wu, Computer Science Andrew Zhou, Electrical Engineering
Chuanxiu Xiong, Computer Engineering and Computer Science Zechen Zhou, Electrical Engineering
Buting Xu, Computer Science Baiyu Zhu, Computer Science/Business Administration
Christie Xu, Computer Science Beiyou Zhu, Computer Science
Daniel Zuqiao Xu, Electrical Engineering Chenhui Zhu, Computer Science
Muyao Xu, Computer Science Jessica Yu Zhu, Computer Science
Siyuan Xu, Computer Science Ruichen Zhu, Computer Science

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Bachelor of Science (continued)

Xubo Zhu, Computer Science/Business Administration Xuyang Zou, Computer Science
Yue Zhu, Computer Science Ryan Haque Zubery, Computer Science
Zhaoqi Zhu, Computer Science, Minor – Mathematics Tong Zuo, Computer Science

Master of Construction Management

Santiago Arguelles Montemayor Nursultan Kalgulov, B.Arch., Kazakh Leading Academy of
Hooman Atighetchi, B.Engr., Islamic Azad University, Iran Architecture and Engineering, Kazakhstan
Brandon Bral, B.S., University of Southern California Charles Kuan, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Yash Manish Chaudhary, B.S., Wayne State University Alvin Yaw-Hon Neo, B.S., University of Southern California
Jiayuan Fan, B.Engr., Nanjing Audit University, China Sassan Yousefi, B.Arch., Shahid Beheshti University, Iran
Cary Marc Feliciano, B.S., Pennsylvania State University Eddi Joan Zepeda, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Mana Ghabussi, B.S., Islamic Azad University, Iran; M.S., Yunjia Zou, B.Arch., Dalian University of Technology, China
Iran University of Science and Technology

Master of Science
Sai Varshitha Abaka, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Symbiosis Shivangi Agarwal, Computer Science, B.S., University of
International University, India Southern California
Adim Abass, Computer Science, B.S., Technion-Israel Institute of Aashray Aggarwal, Cyber Security Engineering, B.Engr.,
Technology, Israel VIT University, India
Raja Zain Abbas, Computer Science, B.Engr., National Anvesh Aggarwal, Computer Engineering, B.S., University of
University of Science and Technology, Pakistan Petroleum and Energy Studies, India
Oscar Michael Asis Abrina III, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Gabriela Aghakian, Financial Engineering, B.S., University of
University of Southern California Southern California
Jamila Eman Abu-Omar, Computer Science, B.S., University of Siddharth Agrawal, Computer Science, B.Engr., VIT University,
Southern California India
Damon Marik Ka’imipono Keli’ipio Acoba, Computer Science, Himanshu Ahlawat, Computer Science, B.Engr., Delhi College
B.S., University of Washington of Engineering, India
Christina R. Acojedo, Applied Data Science, B.S., United States Wasi Ahmed, Computer Science, B.S., SUNY Binghamton
Military Academy; M.S., University of Maryland University Ragib Ahsan, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Bangladesh University
College of Engineering and Technology
Krishna Abhishek Addepalli, Computer Engineering, B.S., Chandrika Ajmera, Computer Science, B.S., Rajasthan Technical
SRM University, India University, India
Kalpesh Uday Adhatrao, Computer Science, B.Engr., University Utteja Akkala, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
of Mumbai, India Technological University, India
Rittwik Adhikari, Computer Science, B.S., Visvesvaraya Dovlet Akyniyazov, Civil Engineering, B.S., Middle East
Technological University, India Technical University, Turkey; M.S., Bogazici University,
Aishwarya Adiga, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Turkey
Technological University, India Ahmed Al Dulaimy, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Ryan Afranji, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Oregon State Southern California
University Rami Al Sulaim, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., California State
Ankita Agarwal, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dr. A.P.J. Abdul University, Sacramento
Kalam Technical University, India Abdulatif Ghalib Alabdulmohsin, Materials Engineering,
Ankita Dindayal Agarwal, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., B.Engr., University of Leeds, United Kingdom
University of Mumbai, India Fudha Alabdulrazaq, Computer Science, B.S., Arizona State
Mridang Arun Agarwal, Computer Science, B.Engr., Veermata University
Jijabai Technological Institute, India Muthu Palaniappan Alagappan, Computer Science, B.S., Anna
Rajat Agarwal, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Dr. A.P.J. Abdul University, India
Kalam Technical University, India Mujda Alamzai, Computer Science, B.S., Santa Clara University
Rakshanda Agarwal, Computer Science, B.Engr., VIT University, Abdulrahman Albahkali, Electrical Engineering, B.S.,
India Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia
Rohan Agarwal, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Joseph Alexander Alegre, Engineering Management, B.S.,
Technological University, India University of Southern California

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Master of Science (continued)

Habeeb Alhelwaji, Civil Engineering, B.S., California State Laxmipooja Anegundi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
University, Fullerton Technological University, India
Naif Muqbil Aljohani, Civil Engineering, B.S., Al Jouf University, Saloni Aneja, Data Informatics, B.S., SRM University, India
Saudi Arabia Nicholas Wei-Chuan Ang, Mechanical Engineering, B.S.,
Yousif Alkandry, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., California State Case Western Reserve University
University, Fullerton Anjana Anil Kumar, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Ahmed Mohammad I Alkhonain, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Technological University, India
King Saud University, Saudi Arabia Sriharsha Ankathi, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Amrita
Elizabeth Marie Allendorf, Computer Science, B.A., University University, India
of California, Los Angeles Radhika Rao Annamraju, Data Informatics, B.S., Jawaharlal
Faris Hassan Almathami, Cyber Security Engineering, B.S., Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India
Rochester Institute of Technology Shreyash Annapureddy, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
Oswin Gregory Almeida, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Sydney, Australia
Karunya University, India Sravani Annapureddy, Computer Science, B.Engr., M.Engr.,
Abdullah Almuqhim, Computer Science, B.S., Majmaah Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India
University, Saudi Arabia Lakshmi Vijaykumar Antin, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Omran Abdulrahman Alomran, Industrial and Systems Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Engineering, B.Engr., King Fahd University of Petroleum and Andrew Aldrin Antony, Astronautical Engineering, B.S.,
Minerals, Saudi Arabia North Carolina State University
Abdulwahab Mohammed A Alothaim, Computer Science, B.S., Sriram Shrikar Anupindi, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
King Saud University, Saudi Arabia Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Fatimah Alruwai, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., Galo Andres Apolo Aroca, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral, Ecuador
Talal Alsaidi, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Pennsylvania State Trevor Apple, Computer Science, B.S., Harvey Mudd College;
University B.S., Oregon State University
Ahmad Alsharhan, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., California Jayasree Are Gunasekhara Rao, Computer Science, B.S., Amrita
State University, Fullerton University, India
Tariq Alwehaibi, Electrical Engineering, B.S., King Fahd Gerardo Antonio Arevalo, Astronautical Engineering, B.S.,
University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia Columbia College
Wesam Abdullah M. Alwehaibi, Computer Science, B.S., Bhanu Arora, Computer Science, B.S., National Institute of
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia Technology, India
Khalid Ali M Alzebidy, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Moni Arora, Computer Science, B.S., University of Delhi, India
King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia Bamidele Toluwnimi Arowolo, B.Engr., Covenant University,
Chaitanya Ulhas Ambegaonkar, Computer Science, B.S., Nigeria
Savitribai Phule Pune University, India Arthur Alan Arsenault, Systems Architecting and Engineering,
Yousef Waleed Ameen, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., University B.S., University of Colorado at Boulder
of Tulsa Chidozie Jeffrey Arukwe, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Federal
Shubhesh Nitin Amidwar, Computer Science, B.Engr., Savitribai University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria
Phule Pune University, India Aliyah Arunasalam, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of
Lan An, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Xi’an Jiaotong Southern California
University, China Devina Arvind, Computer Science, B.Engr., KIIT University,
Wanqi An, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Electronic India
Science and Technology of China Ashrant Aryal, Data Informatics, B.S., Technion-Israel Institute
Weidong An, Computer Science, B.S., University of Toronto, of Technology, Israel; M.S., University of Southern California
Canada Vrushali Nandu Athawale, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Xuanbai An, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
Electronic Science and Technology of China Namita Atri, Computer Science, B.Engr., Guru Gobind Singh
Abhishek Ananthakrishnan, Computer Science, B.S., University Indraprastha University, India
of Mumbai, India Abhay Atrish, Computer Science, B.Engr., National Institute of
Jose Gerardo Anaya Lopez, Aerospace Engineering/Engineering Technology Uttarakhand, India
Management, B.Engr., National Autonomous University of Bhanu Kiran Atturu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Mexico Technological University, India
Charles Michel Andre, Computer Engineering, B.S., University Alexander Michael August-Schmidt, Mechanical Engineering,
of Southern California B.S., University of California, Los Angeles

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Master of Science (continued)

Siva Chaitanya Avirineni, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Jawaharlal Akshat Dinesh Barbhaya, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Nehru Technology University, India Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, India
Ablaikhon Azhidinov, Computer Science, B.S., Nazarbayev Alexis Valencia Barge, Environmental Engineering, B.S.,
University, Kazakhstan University of Southern California
Deepta B S, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Abhishek Anup Barve, Computer Engineering, B.Engr.,
Technological University, India Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
Tanisha Rajesh Baadkar, Computer Science, B.Engr., Afnan Mohammed Basabain, Biomedical Engineering, B.S.,
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India University of Hartford
Abdulmajeed Khaled Babtain, B.S., University of Southern Surbhi Batra, Computer Science, B.Engr., Delhi College of
California Engineering, India
Brunda Babu Prasad, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Brian Bean, Engineering Management, B.S., California State
Technological University, India Polytechnic University, Pomona
Varshitha Venkata Bachu, Computer Science, B.S., University of Lauren Nicole Becker, Computer Science, B.A., Boston College
Southern California Ishita Bedi, Computer Science, B.S., Manipal University, India
Shree Devi Badaja Narayan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Skandan Beladakere Ramaswamy, Civil Engineering, B.Engr.,
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Parinita Sanjit Badre, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Anastas Anastasov Belev, Green Technologies, B.A., Princeton
Mumbai, India University
Jonghoon Bae, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Inha University, John Thomas Bello, Green Technologies, B.S., St. John’s
South Korea University
Himani Satish Bagalkar, Computer Science, B.Engr., University Meghraj Dadasaheb Bendre, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
of Mumbai, India Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
Abdulrahman Ahmed Bahaddad, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Caleb N. Benn, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., George Mason
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia University
Xueying Bai, Computer Science, B.Engr., China University of William Wallace Benton II, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of
Petroleum Southern California
Kelsey Ann Bailleul, Cyber Security Engineering, B.S., Whittier Mary Linnell Bessell, Product Development Engineering
College Akshay Paresh Bhadra, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
Pankaj Siri Bharath Bairu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Mumbai, India; B.S., Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute,
Osmania University, India India
Akash Bajaj, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Pratik Suresh Bhambhani, Computer Science, B.Engr., University
Technological University, India of Mumbai, India
Deep Sanjay Bajoriya, Civil Engineering, B.S., Savitribai Phule Phalguni Bhangod, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Pune University, India Technological University, India
Andrew B. Baker, Computer Science, B.S., University of Aniruddh Bharadwaj, Computer Science, B.S., University of
California, San Diego Southern California
Jayanth Balachandra, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Vivek Divakara Bharadwaj, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Technological University, India Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Aditya Prabhakar Balagere, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shubhi Bharal, Computer Science, B.Engr., Devi Ahilya
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Vishwavidyalaya, India
Shaine Harrison Baldwin, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Clarkson Kushagra Bhargava, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., SVKM’s Narsee
University Monjee Institute of Management Studies, India
William Hill Balliet, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Harvey Mudd Sweety Bhartia, Computer Science, B.Engr., VIT University,
College India
Nigrah Vinod Bamb, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Savitribai Phule Chethana Bhaskara, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Pune University, India Technological University, India
Kathakali Banerjee, Data Informatics, M.S., Nanyang Nikhil Bhat, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Technological University, Singapore Technological University, India
Tanaya Banerjee, Electrical Engineering, B.S., West Bengal Akshay Bhatia, Computer Science, B.S., University of Delhi,
University of Technology, India India
Akshay Bangalore Nagabhushana, Electrical Engineering, Abhishek Paresh Bhatt, Data Informatics, B.Engr., University of
B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Mumbai, India
Harshvardhan Vithal Barapatre, Computer Science, B.S., Manipal Aneesh Bhattacharyya, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr.,
University Jaipur, India Jadavpur University, India

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Master of Science (continued)

Prachi Pravin Bhavsar, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Stephanie Brown, Systems Architecting and Engineering,
Mumbai, India B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Arizona; M.S.,
Akshay Girish Bhobe, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of University of Southern California
Mumbai, India Shane Michael Bruski, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., United
Siddharth Nitin Bhonge, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., States Air Force Academy
Savitribai Phule Pune University, India Liting Bu, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan University of
Rohan Ashok Bhosale, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Technology, China
B.Engr., Savitribai Phule Pune University, India Wenlong Bu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Chongqing University
Varun Vinay Bhujbal, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Savitribai of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Phule Pune University, India Bradly Buczkowski, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S.,
Prem Kumar Billa, Computer Science, B.Engr., Archarya Seattle University
Nagarjuna University, India Christopher Buhlmann, Engineering Management, B.S.,
Shivani Biradar, Applied Data Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya University of Connecticut
Technological University, India Casey Burt, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Gonzaga University
Ozgur Cem Birler, Computer Science, B.S., Koc University, Mudita Bysani, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Turkey Technological University, India
Reshu Bisht, Computer Science, B.Engr., VIT University, Mikhail Russ Cabillan, Materials Engineering, B.S., California
India State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Anujaa Pradeep Biwalkar, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Chen Cai, Operations Research Engineering, B.Engr., Harbin
University of Mumbai, India Institute of Technology, China
Elizabeth Margaret Josephine Blaiszik, Astronautical Hongrui Cai, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., ShanghaiTech
Engineering, B.S., University of Texas, Arlington University, China
Javier Andres Blandon, Systems Architecting and Engineering, Kang Cai, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Ningbo University, China
B.S., University of Missouri, Columbia Shanshan Cai, Computer Science, B.Engr., Jilin University,
Rafael Caspary Blay, Analytics, B.S., University of Southern China; M.S., University of Southern California
California Shuhao Cai, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Ujjwal Suresh Bochare, Industrial and Systems Engineering, California, Davis
B.Engr., Savitribai Phule Pune University, India Shuhao Cai, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Harbin Institute of
Sahit Bollineni, Aerospace Engineering, B.S./B.S., University of Technology, China
Michigan, Ann Arbor Wang Cai, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of North Dakota,
Bala Yashwanth Krishna Bonthu, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Grand Forks
Napier University, United Kingdom Weihua Cai, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong
Cameron Louis Borch, Engineering Management, B.S., University of Science and Technology, China
University of Southern California Yiming Cai, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xiamen University
Benjamin Michael Borovinsky, Financial Engineering, B.S., Tan Kah Kee College, China
University of Southern California Yongnan Cai, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Peking University,
Monica Marie Boss, Product Development Engineering, B.S., China
University of Southern California Zicheng Cai, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of
Cassandra Rae Boyle, Environmental Engineering, B.S., Arizona
University of Southern California Alexander Braeden Candelaria-Fouse, Mechanical Engineering,
Elena Nova Bracken, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., B.S., University of Southern California
Case Western Reserve University Jianfei Cao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Tianjin University of
Tynan Bradley, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., California State Science and Technology, China
University, Northridge Lin Cao, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of Southern
Diego Alves Brandao, Computer Science, B.S., Unidade de California
Saude Jardim Paranaense, Brazil Lineng Cao, Computer Science, B.S., Kean University
Margarita Nataly Brandt, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., M.S., Ruiqi Cao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Civil Aviation
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida University of China
Arvind Puthenparambil Bright, Computer Science, B.S., Amrita Yuquan Cao, Materials Engineering, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong
University, India University, China
Cody Michael Brodeur, Civil Engineering, B.S., The Ohio State Zheng Cao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xiamen University,
University China
Cole Arnold Brossart, Computer Science, B.S., University of Chester Gordon Carlson, Industrial and Systems Engineering,
Southern California B.Engr., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Master of Science (continued)

Andrew Michael Carmer, Cyber Security Engineering, B.S., Yu-Lun Chang, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., National Taiwan
Colorado Technical University University
Christin Carter, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern Zhao Chang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Northeast Dianli
California University, China
Valerie Rose Carter, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University Kruthi Mallik Bedachavalli Channamallikarjuna, Computer
of Delaware Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Nathan Castek, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S., Christine Chao, Computer Science, B.S., Columbia University
Iowa State University; Grad.Cert., University of Southern Aditya Chaturvedi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Savitribai Phule
California Pune University, India
Raven Medina Castro, Engineering Management Preethi Chaudhari, Product Development Engineering, B.S.,
Donghui Cen, Computer Science, B.S., The Ohio State University of Southern California
University Shreyasi Chaudhary, Computer Science, B.Engr., PES University,
Gerardo Cervantes, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Columbia India
College Tridha Chaudhuri, Computer Science, B.S., SRM University,
Abigail Cervelloni, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Worcester India
Polytechnic Institute Bailin Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., M.Engr., University of
Karishma Chadha, Computer Science, B.Engr., Guru Gobind Bristol, United Kingdom
Singh Indraprastha University, India Chen Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong
Praveen Kumar Chaganlal, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of Science and Technology, China
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Cheng Chen, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Hefei University of
Roshini Chakrapani, Computer Science, B.Tech., Anna Technology, China
University, India Chi Chen, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., University of Science
Tanapon Chamnankarnkar, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., and Technology, Beijing, China
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand Chi-Yen Chen, Computer Science, B.S., National Tsing Hua
Brendan Chan, Cyber Security Engineering, B.S., University of University, Taiwan
California, Davis; B.S., Oregon State University Chien-Tzai Chen, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., National
Darren Jiann Chan, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Southern California Congzhe Chen, Computer Science, B.S., University College
Justin Chan, Product Development Engineering London, United Kingdom
Kai-Chen Chan, Analytics, B.S., Chung-Yuan Christian Dawei Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Suzhou University,
University, Taiwan China
Khushboo Chandrachud, Computer Science, B.Engr., Manipal Dingfang Chen, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Dalian
University, India University of Technology, China
Deeksha Chandraiah, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Gaoyuan Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University,
Technological University, India China
Amber M. Chang, Computer Science, B.S., Rutgers University – Guangfan Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xiamen University,
New Brunswick China
Chih-Peng Chang, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Oriental Guangyu Chen, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Jiangsu
Institute of Technology, Taiwan University of Science and Technology, China
Guoxuan Chang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University Haozhe Chen, Computer Science
of Technology, China Heyuan Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Yunnan University,
Hsin-Yu Chang, Data Informatics, B.B.A., National Taipei China
University, Taiwan Ho-Chia Chen, Computer Science, B.S., National Tsing Hua
Joe Yu-Ho Chang, Computer Science, B.S., National Central University, Taiwan; MENG, University of California, Berkeley
University, Taiwan Hongli Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Hangzhou Dianzi
Runmian Chang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan University, China
University, China Hui-Shan Chen, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Tamkang
Wei Chang, Computer Science, B.S., National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
University, Taiwan Huilin Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Wei-Han Chang, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern Nottingham, Ningbo China
California Hung-Chen Chen, Computer Science, B.S., National Chengchi
Wei-Hsiu Chang, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., National University, Taiwan
Taiwan University of Science and Technology Jiaqi Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Henan University, China

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Master of Science (continued)

Jieyi Chen, Applied Data Science, B.A., Shanghai University of Xiaoyue Chen, Data Informatics, B.S., Dalian Maritime
Finance and Economics, China University, China
Kai Chen, Computer Science, B.S., Fudan University, China Xijia Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Southwest Jiaotong
Kaiyuan Chen, Computer Science, B.S., Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
University, China Xin Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Illinois at
Kuan-Ju Chen, Computer Science, B.S., National Chung Cheng Urbana-Champaign
University, Taiwan Xingyou Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong
Kuan-Ying Chen, Computer Science, B.S., National Cheng Kung University of Science and Technology, China
University, Taiwan; M.S., National Taiwan University Xingyu Chen, Computer Science, B.S., B.S., University of
Lingtong Chen, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., Imperial College Southern California
London, United Kingdom Xinkun Chen, Communication Data Science, B.S., University of
Matthew Alexander Chen, Product Development Engineering, Washington
B.S., University of Southern California Xinyi Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Southern
Ming Chen, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern California
California Xinyi Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang University
Mo Chen, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., Peking University, of Technology, China
China Xinyue Chen, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai University of
Nan Chen, Financial Engineering, B.A., Zhejiang University, Engineering Science, China
China Xituo Chen, Computer Science, B.S., Kean University
Nang Chen, Computer Science, B.S., University of California, Yen Liang Chen, Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering,
San Diego B.S., University of Southern California
Po-Hao Chen, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., National Taiwan Yexuan Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of
University Technology, China
Qian Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University of Yi Wei Chen, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., National Cheng
Technology, China Kung University, Taiwan
Rui Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian Jiaotong Yingwu Chen, Materials Engineering, B.S., Northeast Forestry
University, China University, China
Ruipeng Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of Yiran Chen, Data Informatics, B.S., Wuhan University, China
Technology, China Yu-An Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Cooper Union
Shengjie Chen, Data Informatics, B.Engr., China University of Yu-An Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Cooper Union
Mining and Technology Yu-Lun Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Tsing Hua
Shijie Chen, Applied Data Science, B.S., Pennsylvania State University, Taiwan
University Yuanhai Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xidian University,
Shuo Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Purdue University China
Shuting Chen, Analytics, B.S., Communication University of Yuxuan Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing Jiaotong
China University, China; M.S., University of Illinois at
Sijia Chen, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing Urbana-Champaign
Agricultural University, China Zelong Chen, Analytics, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Siqi Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Jiaotong Zhengyan Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University,
University, China China
Siwei Chen, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Wuhan Zheyu Chen, Financial Engineering, B.A., University of
University of Technology, China; Grad.Cert., University of Wisconsin – Madison
Southern California Zhidong Chen, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Siying Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan University Shanghai for Science and Technology, China
of Technology, China Zhiqing Chen, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Wanyi Chen, Financial Engineering, B.S., Jinan University, University, China
China Zhiyi Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Wei-Fan Chen, Data Informatics, B.S., National Kaohsiung University, China
Normal University, Taiwan Zhunyue Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of
Wen Qian Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Central South Technology, China
University, China Zijian Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University,
Xi Chen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Wuhan University, China China
Xiaoyi Chen, Data Informatics, B.S., University of Illinois at Ziqing Chen, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S.,
Urbana-Champaign ShanghaiTech University, China

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Master of Science (continued)

Chengzhang Cheng, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Thomas Choi, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
The Ohio State University Southern California; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
Guanlun Cheng, Data Informatics, B.S., Hong Kong Baptist Woo-Young Choi, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Sungkyunkwan
University University, South Korea
Jinglei Cheng, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tsinghua Younghoon Choi, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Inha University,
University, China South Korea
Jingxing Cheng, Computer Science, B.Engr., Hefei University of Daniel Chon, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Northeastern
Technology, China University
Katherine Cheng, Engineering Management, B.S., University of Sparsh Chopra, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Thapar
Southern California University, India
Kayley Alexandria Cheng, Product Development Engineering Vikhyat Chopra, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Kevin I. Cheng, Computer Science, B.S., University of California, Delhi, India
San Diego Jason Chou, Computer Science, B.S., National Tsing Hua
Siyan Cheng, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Beihang University, University, Taiwan
China Yen-Chen Chou, Applied Data Science, B.B.A., Fu Jen Catholic
Yushu Cheng, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., Southwest University, Taiwan
University, China Divya Choudhary, Computer Science, B.Engr., Birla Institute of
Zeming Cheng, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Technology, India
Maritime University, China Jatin Choudhary, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Nikhil Cherukuri, Computer Science, B.S., University of Technological University, India
Southern California Rhea Choudhury, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of
Maria Anjali Kennedy Chettiar, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Southern California
University of Mumbai, India Waikin Chow, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of Washington
Kabir Chhabra, Computer Science, B.S., M.Engr., Indian Mark Evan Christenson, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Institute of Technology – Delhi, India Southern California
Meet Paresh Chheda, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of James Christiansen-Salameh, Computer Science, B.S., Loyola
Mumbai, India Marymount University
Ronak Ketan Chheda, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University Man Ting Chu, Communication Data Science, B.A., Peking
of Mumbai, India University, China
Feng Chi, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., University of Toronto, Shicheng Chu, Computer Science, B.S., The Ohio State
Canada University
Chia-Ling Chiang, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., National Taizoon Aliasgar Chunawala, Aerospace and Mechanical
Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Engineering, B.Engr., Birla Institute of Technology and
Mu-En Chien, Applied Data Science, B.S., National Taiwan Science, India
University Cheng-Yu Chung, Computer Science, B.S., National Chiao Tung
Kourtney Chidalu Chima, Computer Science University, Taiwan
Manjari Chinniyan Subramani, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Sungwon Chung, Computer Science, B.S., Hanyang University,
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India South Korea
Bharath Chintamani, Computer Science, B.Tech., PES Yu-Han Chung, Materials Engineering, B.S., National Central
University, India University, Taiwan
Chiraag, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Technological Adam Cohen, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Northwestern
University, India University
Navya Dass Chittoor, Computer Science, B.Engr., Osmania Nicholas Allen Combs, Computer Science, B.S., American
University, India Military University
Brian Chiu, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., University of Sri Divya Commuri, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
California, Irvine Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Hanule Cho, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Chungbuk National Nicholas David Cordero, Astronautical Engineering, B.Engr.,
University, South Korea University of California, Irvine
Jeong Yeul Cho, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Korea Advanced Kyler Funston Correia, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., University
Institute of Science & Technology of Southern California
Yonghyun Cho, Computer Science, B.S., Handong University, Austin Michael Courtney, Astronautical Engineering, B.S.,
South Korea California Baptist University
Sophia Choi, Cyber Security Engineering, B.S., Azusa Pacific Bennet Dayton Cowdin, Computer Engineering, B.S., University
University of Southern California

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Master of Science (continued)

Christopher Cretel, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., University of Kishalaya De, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Manipal
Washington University, India
Chen Cui, Astronautical Engineering, B.Engr., Beihang Andrew James DeMartino, Computer Engineering, B.S., Rowan
University, China University
Dingzhou Cui, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Science Disari Deb, Computer Science, B.Engr., SRM University, India
and Technology of China Sagar Nimesh Dedhia, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
Mengyan Cui, Financial Engineering, B.S., China Agricultural Mumbai, India
University Stiven Deleur, Computer Science
Qian Cui, B.S., University of Tulsa Esfender Berke Demirkazik, Civil Engineering, B.Engr.,
Yingan Cui, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Hefei University of M.Engr., Cardiff University, United Kingdom
Technology, China Christopher X. Deng, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Yu Cui, Computer Science, B.S., Iowa State University Southern California
Zhejie Cui, Applied Data Science, B.S., Indiana University, Gaoshan Deng, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xiamen University,
Bloomington China
John Anthony Wells Cutone, Applied Data Science, B.S., Kathy Deng, Data Informatics
University of California, Los Angeles Weijun Deng, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Jilin University, China;
Kushal Lyndon D’Souza, Computer Science, B.Engr., University M.S., The Chinese University of Hong Kong
of Sheffield, United Kingdom Xizhao Deng, Computer Science, B.S., University of California,
Kevin Nikunj Daftary, Computer Science, B.S., Veermata Jijabai Berkeley
Technological Institute, India Juee Himalbhai Desai, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Gujarat
Hongran Dai, Engineering Management, B.S., Purdue Technological University, India
University Karan Jaimin Desai, Engineering Management, B.S., VIT
Sheng Dai, Computer Science, B.S., Cornell University University, India; Grad.Cert., University of Southern California
Xiaoxi Dai, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern Mandar Deshpande, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Bangalore
California University, India
Lucia Caterina Dalle Ore, Materials Science, B.A., Neha Rahul Deshpande, Computer Science, B.S., Savitribai
Mount Holyoke College Phule Pune University, India
Yashraj Rajan Dalwadi, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Birla Rashmi Pravin Deshpande, Engineering Management, B.Engr.,
Institute of Technology and Science, India Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
Ryota Dan, Computer Science, B.A., Keio University, Japan Brian William Desmond, Mechanical Engineering, B.S.,
Erika Marie Danckers, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Denver
B.S., Rice University Venkata R. Devalaraju, Astronautical Engineering, B.S.,
Akarsh Dang, Computer Science, B.Engr., National Institute of University of California, Davis
Technology – Jamshedpur, India Dhanush Devaraj, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Udit Umesh Dangarwala, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Technological University, India
Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, India Trasha Dewan, Computer Science, B.Engr., VIT University, India
Agnimitra Dasgupta, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., M.Engr., Sourya Dey, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Indian Institute of
Indian Institute of Science, India; B.Engr., Jadavpur University, Technology – Kharagpur, India
India Sapandeep Kaur Dhaliwal, Computer Science, B.Engr., Punjab
Suraj Dash, Computer Science, B.Engr., National Institute of Technical University, India
Technology, India Shreyas Vinay Dhande, Engineering Management, B.Engr.,
Hassan Dashtian, Computer Science, B.S., Petroleum University Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
of Technology, Iran; M.S., Sharif University of Technology, Manish Suresh Dhankani, Computer Science, B.Engr., University
Iran; M.S., Ph.D., University of Southern California of Mumbai, India
Tejas Dastane, Computer Science, B.S., University of Mumbai, Karan Dhodi, Computer Science, B.S., Manipal University, India
India Yash Sunil Dholakia, Computer Science, B.Engr., Rajiv Gandhi
Richmond Johnson David Bhaskaran, Electrical Engineering, Institute of Technology, India
B.Engr., Anna University, India Siddhi Uday Dhuri, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sardar
Kenneth Davis, Computer Science, B.S., St. John’s University Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, India
Stanley Wilson Davis, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Hampton Yixian Di, Computer Science, B.Engr., Hohai University, China
University Zishan Di, Financial Engineering, B.A., Dalian University of
Peter John Daya, Computer Science, B.A., New York University Technology, China
Omar Alejandro De Gante Carrillo, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., Dale Warren Dickerhoof, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University
Universidad de las Americas Puebla, Mexico of Cincinnati

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Master of Science (continued)

Jiahui Ding, Computer Science, B.Engr., Wuhan University, Junyi Du, Computer Science, B.S., South China Agricultural
China University
Qiancheng Ding, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., China University of Peitao Du, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., Hohai
Mining and Technology University, China
Wanying Ding, Computer Science, B.Engr., Communication Peiwen Du, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Southwest University,
University of China China
Xiaojie Ding, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University, Jiali Duan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., East China
China University of Science and Technology
Xijia Ding, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of Penghao Duan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Posts and Telecommunications, China Nottingham, Ningbo China
Yang Ding, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., Beihang Saurabh Dube, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., R.T.M.
University, China Nagpur University, India
Yixiang Ding, Computer Science, B.Engr., Huazhong University Luis Maynard Duckworth, Aerospace and Mechanical
of Science and Technology, China Engineering, B.S., Iowa State University
Naren Teja Divvala, Computer Science, B.Engr., M.S. Ramaiah Ryan Duong, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Purdue University
Institute of Technology, India Saumya Dureja, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Delhi,
Akanksha Diwedy, Computer Science, B.S., YMCA University of India
Science and Technology, India Rishik Dutta, Computer Engineering, B.S., SRM University,
Aaron Duane Dixon, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., India
United States Naval Academy Emily Rose Dzurilla, Astronautical Engineering, B.S.,
Hoang N. Do, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of Oral Roberts University
California, Los Angeles Kazunari Ebata, Product Development Engineering, B.S.,
Stone Walker Reichert Dodson, Systems Architecting and University of California, San Diego
Engineering, B.S., University of Kansas Sanjitha Edupuganti, Computer Science, B.Engr., GITAM
Fengyuan Dong, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern University, India
California Christopher Alan Eldridge, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Wichita
Huaihao Dong, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin State University
University, China Selman Ermihan, Civil Engineering, B.S., Yildiz Technical
Natalie Dong, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Boston University University, Turkey
Qin Dong, Environmental Engineering, B.S., Zhejiang Normal Amir Erfan Eshratifar, Computer Science, B.S., Sharif University
University, China of Technology, Iran
Zhuoran Dong, Computer Science, B.Engr., Huazhong Sean Eskew, Analytics, B.S., United States Military Academy
University of Science and Technology, China Amirhossein Esmaili Dastjerdi, Computer Science, B.S., M.S.,
Ziyuan Dong, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nankai University, Sharif University of Technology, Iran
China Ryan Anthony Espiritu, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Maxwell Jeremiah Donovan, Astronautical Engineering Southern California
Deeksha Kiran Doodeti Kiran, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Rahul Ethiraj, Computer Science, B.Engr., Amrita University,
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India India
Jacob Dormuth, Electrical Engineering Jaewoo Eum, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Chung-Ang
Yash Nilesh Doshi, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of University, South Korea
Mumbai, India Jiye Eum, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Korea University of
Huiming Dou, Computer Science, B.Engr., Tianjin University of Science and Education, South Korea
Science and Technology, China Tanzia Khan Eusufzai, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S.,
Jin Dou, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Technology, China Eric William Evans, Electrical Engineering, B.S., California State
Yujie Dou, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., Peking University, China University, Fullerton
Kahlil Arthur Dozier, Computer Science, B.S., M.Engr., Shaina Fabito, Engineering Management, B.S., California State
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Polytechnic University, Pomona
Anush Savio Dsouza, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Enlong Fan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University,
Technological University, India China
Haixu Du, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Donghua University, Jiaqi Fan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nanjing University of
China Posts and Telecommunications, China
Jiangshu Du, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nanjing University of Mingyu Fan, Financial Engineering, B.A., Shandong University,
Science and Technology, China China

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Qingjian Fan, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Harbin Engineering Jiahao Fu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of
University, China Technology, China
Xing Fan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang University, Jingyue Fu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sichuan University,
China China
Yibo Fan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Northeastern Jirui Fu, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Florida Institute of
University, China Technology
Zhen Fan, Computer Science, B.S., China University of Mining Qisheng Fu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Sun Yat-sen
and Technology University, China
Gang Fang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Jilin University, China Yasmin Khadijah Fuseini-Codjoe, Civil Engineering, B.A., Clark
Peijie Fang, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., University of Oklahoma University
Wei Fang, Materials Engineering, B.S., University of Connecticut Devansh Ketan Gada, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
Xiuquan Fang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Arizona Mumbai, India
Yuan Fang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai University, Mythri Gaddam, Computer Science, B.S., GITAM University,
China India
Yuchen Fang, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., Pennsylvania State Meet Chetan Gadoya, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
University Mumbai, India
Ziwei Fang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Wuhan University of Nihar Shashank Gajare, Computer Science, B.Engr., Savitribai
Science and Technology, China Phule Pune University, India
Ahmed Desouky Fayed, Computer Science, B.S., Purdue Dimple Gajra, Cyber Security Engineering, B.Engr., Gujarat
University; B.S., Purdue University, Calumet Technological University, India
Arash Fayyazi, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Ferdowsi University Richard Gall III, Computer Science, B.S., University of
of Mashhad, Iran California, Irvine
Baoluo Feng, Computer Science, B.S., Sun Yat-sen University, Francesco Galletti, Computer Science, B.S., Marist College
China Mansi Ashvinbhai Ganatra, Data Informatics, B.S., Nirma
Juntao Feng, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of University of Science and Technology, India
Electronic Science and Technology of China Apurva Gandhi, Electrical Engineering
Shuo Feng, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shandong University, Sanketi Sanjay Gandhi, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
China Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
Tianjiao Feng, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Harbin Institute Sonal Amrit Gandhi, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Veermata
of Technology, China Jijabai Technological Institute, India
Yao Feng, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xidian University, China Vishva Vipulkumar Gandhi, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Gujarat
Yihong Feng, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong Technological University, India
University of Science and Technology, China Sriram Ganesh, Electrical Engineering, B.Tech., Amrita
Yiqi Feng, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang University, University, India
China Nikhil Somashekar Gangarekalve, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Zeyu Feng, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of Southern Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
California Han Gao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Janan Ferdosi, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., California State Electronic Science and Technology of China
University, Los Angeles Haoran Gao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nanjing University of
Maria Divya Fernandes, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Posts and Telecommunications, China
Technological University, India Hefang Gao, Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering, B.S.,
Eric Fiegel, Computer Science, B.S., M.Engr., Cornell University University of Southern California
Kevin Chew Figueroa, Computer Science, B.S., California State Hongxiang Gao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., ShanghaiTech
Polytechnic University, Pomona University, China
Robert Scott Fitzgerald, Computer Science, B.S., Baylor Jiakun Gao, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., North University of
University China
Sarah Anne Fleck, Engineering Management, B.S., University of Shengchang Gao, Electrical Engineering, B.S., The Ohio State
Southern California University
Kevin Alan Fohrer, B.S., University of Southern California Shiming Gao, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Boston University
Amirhossein Forouzani, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University Xi Gao, Analytics, B.S., Nanjing University of Information
of California, Santa Cruz Science and Technology, China
Nicole Alessandra Fronda, Computer Science, B.S., University of Xiangyu Gao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of
California, Berkeley Technology, China; M.S., Purdue University

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Master of Science (continued)

Xiangyun Gao, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong Anas Hamed Ghandorah, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of
University of Science and Technology, China South Carolina
Xiaochao Gao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing Chloe Alexandra Gharios, Engineering Management, B.S.,
University of Science and Technology, China California State University, Fullerton
Zehao Gao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanxi Agricultural Omid Ghasem Sani, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., Sharif
University, China University of Technology, Iran
Zhengran Gao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xidian University, Aviroop Ghosal, Engineering Management, B.Engr., National
China Institute of Technology – Tiruchirappalli, India; Grad.Cert.,
Zhuoxiong Gao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University, University of Southern California
China Jose Emilio Giacoman Jr., Aerospace and Mechanical
Ziqiao Gao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of Engineering, B.S., University of California, Davis
Chemical Technology, China Nicolette Despina Gialketsis, Astronautical Engineering, B.S.,
Carlos Andres Garcia, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, California State University, Sacramento
B.S., University of Nevada, Reno Kevin Matthew Gibson, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of
Aayushi Garg, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Indira Gandhi Southern California
Institute of Technology, India John Abish Giftson Joy, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., VIT
Arushi Garg, Computer Science, B.Engr., Banasthali Vidyapith, University, India
India Teresa Giovannoli, Product Development Engineering, B.Engr.,
Nitin Garg, Computer Science, B.S., SUNY Buffalo Pennsylvania State University
Robert Ekman Garlinghouse, Operations Research Engineering, Dena Nicole Giovinazzo, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University
B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo of California, Santa Cruz
Kunal Gautam, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Daniel Giraldo, Analytics, B.S., SUNY Buffalo
Technological University, India Ashwini Ashok Giri, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Savitribai Phule
Tushya Gautam, Computer Science, B.S., Manipal University, Pune University, India
India Sriram Giridharan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Anna
Hao Ge, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., North China Electric University, India
Power University of Beijing Carlo Fernando Giustini, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Duke
Jiahui Ge, Computer Science, B.Engr., Hefei University of University
Technology, China Yekaterina S. Glazko, Computer Science, B.S., B.S., University of
Luwei Ge, Computer Science, B.S., Nanjing University Jinling Southern California
College, China Amrish Goel, Computer Science, B.Engr., Thapar University, India
Sanjay Gehi, Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering, B.S., Isha Goel, Computer Science, B.Engr., Jawaharlal Nehru
Delhi College of Engineering, India Technological University, Hyderabad, India
Ethan Frank Geipel, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., University Nalin Goel, Computer Science, B.Engr., Delhi College of
of Southern California Engineering, India
Peng Geng, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan Institute of Adam Flores Goldfaden, Computer Science, B.A., Occidental
Technology, China College
Sifan Geng, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shandong University of Cheng Gong, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong
Science and Technology, China University of Science and Technology, China
Yang Geng, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University Jingwen Gong, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern
of Science and Technology, China California
Yijie Geng, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Chongqing Qishan Gong, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Southeast
University of Posts and Telecommunications, China University, China
Zhe Geng, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Tongji University, Yichen Gong, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., China University
China of Petroleum (East China)
Zihao Geng, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Beijing Jiaotong Chloe Good, Computer Science, B.S., University of California,
University, China Los Angeles
Ryan Varghese George, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Adarsh Gopalakrishnan, Applied Data Science, B.Engr., Indian
Pennsylvania State University Institute of Technology – Madras, India
Hasmik Jasmine Geozalian, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Rama Soares Reddy Gosula, Computer Science, B.S., University
University of Southern California of Southern California
Thomas Joyce Geranios, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Ankita Goswami, Computer Science, B.Engr., VIT University,
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo India

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Master of Science (continued)

Takato Goto, Computer Science, B.Engr., M.Engr., Waseda Chenming Guo, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Shandong
University, Japan University, China
Leo Maxwell Gould, Computer Science, B.A., University of Jian Guo, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan University of
Southern California Science and Technology, China
Hardik Goyal, Computer Science Jie Guo, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Okayama University of
Pranshu Goyal, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Delhi, Science, Japan
India Qilin Guo, Financial Engineering, B.A., East China University of
Sarthak Goyal, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Science and Technology
Technological University, India Rui Guo, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Dalian Maritime
Shikhar Goyal, Engineering Management, B.Engr., University, China
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, India Runyu Guo, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University
Nicholas Maurino Grabar, Computer Science, B.S., University of of Technology, China
Virginia Sharon Xiaoying Guo, Computer Engineering, B.S., University of
Nicholas Maurino Grabar, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Southern California
University of Virginia Siyi Guo, Chemical Engineering, B.S., University of California,
Karl Gramespacher, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of Los Angeles
California, San Diego Su Guo, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of
Francis Robert Greguska III, Computer Science, B.S., Milwaukee Civil Engineering and Architecture, China
School of Engineering Xiaocheng Guo, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Fudan
Gursheen Grewal, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of University, China
Mumbai, India Yao Guo, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., North China Electric
Paige Grody, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Power University of Beijing
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Yifu Guo, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Donghua University,
Weiyu Gu, Applied Data Science, B.A., Fudan University, China China
Yichen Gu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong Yiwen Guo, Computer Science, B.Engr., B.Engr., Harbin
University, China Institute of Technology, China
Yujie Gu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nanjing University of Yudu Guo, Civil Engineering, B.S., Auburn University; B.Engr.,
Posts and Telecommunications, China Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture,
Yutong Gu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Southern China
California Yugeng Guo, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr.,
Zixi Gu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Yuan Ze University, Taiwan Dalian Jiaotong University, China
Wenjun Guan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Yun Guo, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Tianjin University
University, China of Commerce, China; Grad.Cert., University of Southern
Xiaoyu Guan, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Tongji University, California
China Akanksha Gupta, Computer Science, B.S., VIT University, India
Xin Guan, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Tsinghua University, Divya Gupta, Biomedical Engineering
China Mahima Gupta, Computer Science, B.S., VIT University, India
Yuxiang Guan, Aerospace Engineering, B.Engr., Shenyang Pragati Gupta, Computer Science, B.Engr., Maulana Azad
Jianzhu University, China National Institute of Technology, India
Chandana Gubbi Paramesha, Computer Science, B.Engr., Pranav Gupta, Computer Science, B.Engr., Guru Gobind Singh
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Indraprastha University, India
Hanu Vaishnavi Guddalore, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sanchit Gupta, Computer Science, B.S., SRM University, India
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India Shakshi Gupta, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Delhi,
Christopher Guida, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Rutgers India
University; M.B.A., University of Southern California Shreya Gupta, Computer Science, B.S., Guru Nanak Dev
Sonali Gujarathi, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of University, India
Mumbai, India Tanish Gupta, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Guru Gobind
Pallavi Kavita Gunalan, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., California Singh Indraprastha University, India
Institute of Technology; M.S., Carnegie Mellon University Vikram Gupta, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., PEC University
Sankaradithyan Gunasekharan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., of Technology, India
Savitribai Phule Pune University, India Yatin Gupta, Computer Science, B.S., Guru Gobind Singh
Vamsee Guntupalli, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Institute of Indraprastha University, India
Technology and Management, India Prajith Gurudath, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Ce Guo, Financial Engineering, B.A., Wuhan University, China Technological University, India

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Master of Science (continued)

Vignesh Gurumurthy, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., National Chuanzi He, Computer Science, B.Engr., Fudan University,
Institute of Technology – Tiruchirappalli, India China
Vishal Guruprasad, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Guangfeng He, Computer Science, B.Engr., Tianjin University,
Technological University, India China
Shraddha Gururaj, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Haoran He, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Anhui University,
Technological University, India China
Sunil Vasu Hadli, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Jieying He, Computer Science, B.Engr., Minnan Normal
Technological University, India University, China
Samar Haider, Computer Science, B.S., University of Engineering Jingyu He, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Guangdong
and Technology, Pakistan University of Technology, China
Lauren Haller, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Brown University Junhui He, Applied Data Science, B.S., Zhejiang University,
Bing Han, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of China
Posts and Telecommunications, China Mengyao He, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern
Jiangxue Han, Financial Engineering, B.S., Dalian University of California
Technology, China Peijun He, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Jing Han, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University of University, China
Information Science and Technology, China Ran He, Computer Science, B.S., University of California,
Keyu Han, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Science and Los Angeles
Technology of China Shuhui He, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool
Lingquan Han, Computer Science, B.Engr., Taiyuan University University, China
of Science and Technology, China Xiaoyi He, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Science and
Ruojie Han, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., East China Technology of China
University of Science and Technology Yilu He, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Beijing University
Xinting Han, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Taiyuan University of Technology, China
of Technology, China Yitong He, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University,
Yutong Han, Financial Engineering, B.A., University of China
International Business and Economics, China Yuqiu He, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Xiamen University,
Casey Edward Hanni, Astronautical Engineering, B.A., Boston China
University Katherine Suzanne Hedges, Computer Science, B.S., Purdue
Aishwarya Hanumanth Rao, Computer Science, B.Engr., University
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Cole Van Heflin, Data Informatics, B.A., University of Southern
Sachin Hanumantha Reddy, Computer Science, B.Engr., California
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Nishanth Shrikanth Hegde, Computer Science, B.S., PES
Dejia Hao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Harbin Institute of University, India
Technology, China Vinuta Hegde, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Jiawen Hao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sun Yat-sen University, Technological University, India
China Zachary Held, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S.,
Siyang Hao, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Beihang SUNY Binghamton
University, China Karina Hemmendinger, Mechanical Engineering, B.S.,
Yiping Hao, Financial Engineering, B.S., University of California, Case Western Reserve University
San Diego Alexander R. Hendricks, Green Technologies, B.S., Loyola
Arjun Hariharan, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Cochin Marymount University
University of Science and Technology, India Gilberto Hernandez Jr., Astronautical Engineering, B.S.,
Jacob William Harr, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., California University of California, Irvine
State University, Long Beach Russell H. Higgins, Product Development Engineering, B.S.,
Karuna Kishan Hasani, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of University of Washington
Mumbai, India Pranav Hindupur Srinivas, Computer Engineering, B.Engr.,
Max Hattem, Electrical Engineering, B.S., SUNY Buffalo Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Noah Hayashida, Materials Engineering, B.S., University of Abraham Hinojosa, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering,
Colorado at Boulder B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Edward Guzman Hays, Computer Science, B.S., University of Anish Hiranandani, Computer Science, B.Engr., Hong Kong
Southern California University of Science and Technology
Ai He, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool Vishwanath Hiremath, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
University, China Technological University, India

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Master of Science (continued)

Samuel Matthew Hobel, Computer Science, B.S., University of Shuai Hu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Northeast Dianli
California, Los Angeles University, China
Jessica Marie Holmes, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., Shuang Hu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xi’an Jiaotong-
University of Florida Liverpool University, China
Kaly Hong, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of California, Tianyu Hu, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern
San Diego California
Ryan Sedghi Horton, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Worcester Yufei Hu, Applied Data Science, B.Engr., Tongji University,
Polytechnic Institute China
Bowen Hou, Petroleum Engineering, B.Engr., University of Tulsa Zhipeng Hu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin University,
Fengtong Hou, Environmental Engineering, B.S., University of China
Iowa Zijian Hu, Computer Science
Jianheng Hou, Data Informatics, B.S., Dalian Maritime Huayue Hua, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin University,
University, China China
Minghong Hou, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Tianjin University, Junjie Hua, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Northwestern
China Polytechnical University, China
Shengtao Hou, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xi’an Jiaotong Linfeng Hua, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
University, China Electronic Science and Technology of China
Xijun Hou, Financial Engineering, B.A., Shanghai University of Xia Hua, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Electronic
Finance and Economics, China Science and Technology of China
Yu Hou, Computer Science, B.S., China University of Mining Annie Huang, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Massachusetts
and Technology Institute of Technology
Yunzhang Hou, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.Engr., Baiyu Huang, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern
Civil Aviation University of China California
Aaron James Howland, Cyber Security Engineering, B.S., Bin Huang, Computer Engineering, B.S., University of
University of Florida California, Davis
Hsueh Wei Hsu, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., National Taiwan Bin Huang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai University of
University Science and Technology, China
Je-Ling Hsu, Computer Engineering, B.S., M.S., National Chiao Bingyu Huang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Tung University, Taiwan California, Irvine
Po-Yi Hsu, Manufacturing Engineering, B.S., National Taiwan Chaoyue Huang, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Iowa State
University of Science and Technology University
Chenge Hu, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Forestry Chen Huang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University
University, China of Information Science and Technology, China
Chia-Ming Hu, Computer Science, B.S., National Central Chien Hao Huang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Tamkang
University, Taiwan University, Taiwan
Chuanhui Hu, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Donghui Huang, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Dalian
Tong University, China Maritime University, China
Edward Hu, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern Hanyuan Huang, Computer Science, B.Engr., South China
California Agricultural University
Hao Hu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shandong University, Jiaying Huang, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Nankai University,
China China
Jin Hu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of Science and Kuan-Wen Huang, Electrical and Computer Engineering, B.S.,
Technology of China National Taiwan University
Junjie Hu, Petroleum Engineering, B.Engr., Russian State Lianyu Huang, Computer Science, B.S., Guangdong University
Geological Prospecting University, Russia of Education, China
Lucas Hu, Electrical Engineering Peng Huang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nanjing University of
Meibo Hu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Institute of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Graphic Communications, China Po-Han Huang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Chiao
Min Hu, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Xi’an University of Tung University, Taiwan; M.S., National Taiwan University;
Technology, China M.S., University of Southern California
Qianru Hu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Yanshan University, Po-Heng Huang, Computer Science, B.S., Chang Gung
China University, Taiwan
Qiushi Hu, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Lanzhou University, Qin Huang, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Shihezi University,
China China

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Master of Science (continued)

Ruirui Huang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shandong University, Ashley Akemi Ishigo, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University
China of Southern California
Songyu Huang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing Normal Chinmay Manoj Itagi, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Savitribai
University, China Phule Pune University, India
Wen-Jian Huang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., National Aishwarya Sambasivan Iyer, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Gujarat
Defense University, Taiwan; B.Engr., National Chung Cheng Technological University, India
University, Taiwan Mrdvika Ramchandran Iyer, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Xiao Huang, Computer Science, B.S., Illinois Institute of University of Mumbai, India
Technology Jeffy Merin Jacob, Computer Science, B.Engr., Anna University,
Xin Huang, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Donghua India
University, China Jay Paresh Jadav, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Xin Huang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong Mumbai, India
University, China Devayani Jitendra Jadhav, Engineering Management, B.Engr.,
Yan Huang, Applied Data Science, B.A., Renmin University of Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
China Kavish Jadwani, Computer Science, B.S., VIT University, India
Yen-Ming Huang, Computer Science, B.S., National Chiao Tung Mehdi Jafarnia Jahromi, Computer Science, B.S., Sharif
University, Taiwan; M.S., National Taiwan University University of Technology, Iran
Yifan Huang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Heilongjiang Anisha Jagadeesh Prasad, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
University, China R.V. College of Engineering, India
Yifan Huang, Financial Engineering, B.S., University of Southern Ajita Jain, Computer Science, B.Engr., Guru Gobind Singh
California Indraprastha University, India
Ying Huang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shandong Anuj Jain, Computer Science, B.Tech., VIT University, India
University, China Deepanshu Jain, Civil Engineering, B.S., Ansal University, India
Yuheng Huang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Central South Hardik Ratanlal Jain, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
University, China Mumbai, India
Zhenlu Huang, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Chengxian College Kriti Jain, Computer Science, B.S., Guru Gobind Singh
of Southeast University, China Indraprastha University, India
Trevor Quinn Hudson, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Rice Madhuri Jain, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Mumbai,
University India
Nicholas Drew Humphrey, Materials Science, B.S., California Shlok Narendrakumar Jain, Engineering Management, B.Engr.,
State University, Long Beach SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies,
Shen-Fong Hung, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., National India
Chiao Tung University, Taiwan Shomik Jain, Electrical Engineering
Cory Michael Hunter, Electrical Engineering, B.A., University of Surbhi Jain, Computer Science, B.S., ABV – Indian Institute of
Florida; B.S., Florida International University Information Technology, India
Jiaorong Huo, Financial Engineering, B.S., University of Vaibhav Jain, Computer Science, B.S., VIT University, India
Southern California Varsha Bahubali Jain, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Gregory Paul Hurley, Astronautical Engineering, B.A., Technological University, India
Dartmouth College Mansi Jaitly, Computer Science, B.S., Guru Gobind Singh
Loc Vinh Huynh, Computer Science, B.S., Vietnam National Indraprastha University, India
University – Ho Chi Minh City Gopal Jakhetia, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Dr. A.P.J. Abdul
Nghia Phuoc Huynh, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., University Kalam Technical University, India
of Houston Desiree Lanae James, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of
Chan Woo Hwang, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern California
Southern California Manish Jangid, Computer Science, B.S., University of Delhi,
Junho Hwang, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., Korea National India
Open University, South Korea; B.S., Hanyang University, Sara Jarmakani, Chemical Engineering, B.S., American
South Korea University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Jaemin Hyun, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Soka University, Bashar Salim Jarrar, Civil Engineering, B.S., San Diego State
Japan University
Brent James Illingworth, Computer Science, B.S., Portland State Jasmin Marall Javadi, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of
University; M.S., University of Southern California California, San Diego; M.S., University of Southern California
Ilanchezhian Iniya Nehru, Computer Science, B.Engr., Anna Davit Javadian, Computer Science, B.S., University of California,
University, India Berkeley

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Master of Science (continued)

Darun Jayavel, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shiv Nadar Rui Jin, Computer Science, B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute
University, India and State University
Aayushi Jethwani, Computer Science, B.S., University of Weizhong Jin, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Huaqiao
Wollongong, Australia University, China
Jie Ji, Computer Science Wushuang Jin, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Xiang Ji, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nanyang Technological Electronic Science and Technology of China
University, Singapore Xue Jin, Financial Engineering, B.A., Boston University
Yu Ji, Petroleum Engineering, B.Engr., Yangtze University, Yani Jin, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang Gongshang
China University, China
Yunzhao Ji, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University, Zhenghui Jin, Computer Science, B.Engr., Wuhan University,
China China
Yuting Ji, Computer Science, B.Engr., Northeastern University, Anubhav Jindal, Computer Science, B.S., Guru Gobind Singh
China Indraprastha University, India
Ru Jia, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing Jiaotong University, Yongmin Jo, Computer Science, B.S., University of Washington
China Yongsuhn Jo, Computer Science, B.S., University of Washington
Zhe Jian, Computer Science, B.S., Harbin Medical University, Abel Joseph John, Computer Science, B.S., University of
China California, San Diego
Chang Jiang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., China University Chanel Antoinette Johnson, Systems Architecting and
of Geosciences – Wuhan Engineering, B.S., Spelman College; B.S., Indiana University –
Haiyang Jiang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nanjing University of Purdue University Indianapolis; Grad.Cert., University of
Science and Technology, China Southern California
He Jiang, Computer Science, B.S., Peking University, China Donnell Jarrod Jones, Systems Architecting and Engineering,
Heng Jiang, Financial Engineering, B.S., University of Toronto, B.S., Florida A & M University; M.B.A., Florida Institute of
Canada Technology
Huijun Jiang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of Matthew Jones, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Exeter,
Technology, China United Kingdom
Huiwen Jiang, Analytics, B.Engr., Beihang University, China Akash Mukesh Joshi, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University
Peiyuan Jiang, Engineering Management, B.S., Wuhan of Mumbai, India
University, China Ruchika Nirajkumar Joshi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Gujarat
Ruotian Jiang, Data Informatics, B.S., Xidian University, China Technological University, India
Siqi Jiang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Sichuan University, Zhendong Ju, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University
China of Chemical Technology, China
Wanchen Jiang, Computer Science Aravind Jyothi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Anna University, India
Weiyu Jiang, Computer Science, B.S., University of Nottingham, Rubina Iman Kabir, Applied Data Science, B.S., California State
Ningbo China Polytechnic University, Pomona
Wenmei Jiang, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S., Spandan Kanubhai Kachhadiya, Computer Engineering, B.Engr.,
Beijing University of Technology, China Birla Institute of Technology and Science, India
Wenxuan Jiang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., National Niranjan Rajendra Kadam, Engineering Management, B.S.,
University of Singapore SRM University, India
Xiaotian Jiang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Pranav Aniruddha Kadam, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
University, China Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
Yi Jiang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Suzhou University, Siddhesh Sunil Kadam, Engineering Management, B.Engr.,
China Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
Yuzhu Jiang, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Electronic Ayten Betul Kahya, Green Technologies, B.S., Istanbul Technical
Science and Technology of China University, Turkey
Zhenye Jiang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University Anurag Kakati, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China Technological University, India
Yan Jiao, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Nanjing University of Ramnath Kalakota, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., National
Science and Technology, China Institute of Technology – Jamshedpur, India
Yiyao Jiao, Financial Engineering, B.A., University of Aditya Santosh Kale, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University
International Business and Economics, China of Mumbai, India
Marcos Jimenez, Product Development Engineering Salil Kale, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Rajiv Gandhi
Cheng Jin, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Illinois at Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, India; M.Engr., Indian Institute
Urbana-Champaign of Technology – Bombay, Powai, India

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Aishwarya Kallimani, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Sarvesh Suhas Karandikar, Computer Science, B.S., SRM
Technological University, India University, India
Shwetha Rao Kallurkar, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Keshav D. Karanth, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Technological University, India Technological University, India
Gauri Kalra, Computer Science, B.Engr., Thapar University, India Shivam Vijay Kardani, Medical Device and Diagnostic
Sairam Kamal Raj, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Engineering, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Technological University, India Janhavi Hemant Karekar, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Sithara Kamalakkannan, Computer Science, B.Engr., SRM University of Mumbai, India
University, India Dipayan Karmakar, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National
Divya Nitin Kamat, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Institutes of Technology, India
Mumbai, India Rachit Kataria, Computer Science
Nidhish Shridhar Kamat, Electrical Engineering, B.S., VIT Apoorva Katharaki Hathi, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
University, India Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Vidya Meenakshi Kambhampati, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sai Chand Katta, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Amrita
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India University, India
Arush Kamboj, Computer Science, B.S., VIT University, India Deekshant Kaul, Computer Science, B.S., University of Illinois at
Sreekar Kamireddy, Computer Science, B.S., Jawaharlal Nehru Urbana-Champaign
Technological University, Hyderabad, India Pavleen Kaur, Data Informatics, B.S., Indira Gandhi Institute of
Yanbang Kan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., North China Technology, India
Electric Power University of Beijing Kristina Ubas Kaypaghian, Product Development Engineering
Harshini Kanakamedala, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Jianxing Ke, Computer Science, B.S., University of Connecticut
Sathyabama University, India Kevin Kearney, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Gonzaga
Saikrishna Chaitanya Kanala, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University
Savitribai Phule Pune University, India Robert Loren Kearney, Materials Engineering, B.S., Western
Ameeth Kanawaday, Computer Science, B.Engr., Savitribai Phule Washington University
Pune University, India Kirby Kern, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Rose-Hulman Institute
Robert Paul Kancans, Product Development Engineering of Technology
Pranali Prakash Kanere, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Ashish Keshan, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern
Mumbai, India California
Ganpeng Kang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xidian University, Akshay Keshavamurthy, Computer Engineering, B.Engr.,
China Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Kai Kang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Syracuse University Brighton Jeffrey Keslin, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Ming Kang, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Sun Yat-sen University, California, Santa Cruz
China Ty’Quish Keyes, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S.,
Archana Kannan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Anna Columbia University; Grad.Cert., University of Southern
University, India California
Bhargavi Kannan, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Anna Tracy Lee Keys, Communication Data Science, B.Equiv.,
University, India University of Technology Sydney, Australia; M.B.A., University
Uma Kanumuri, Data Informatics, B.S., VIT University, India of Reading, United Kingdom
Alec Christopher Kanyuck, Computer Science, B.S., University of Prem Kumar Khamitkar Nagananda, Electrical Engineering,
Maryland, College Park B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Parth Kapadia, Computer Science, B.S., SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Muhammed Danish Khan, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National
Institute of Management Studies, India Institute of Technology Karnataka, India
Nikhil Kaparthi, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Amrita University, Seher Khan, Data Informatics, B.S., Institute of Business
India Administration, Pakistan
Aruj Kapoor, Computer Science, B.Engr., Jammu University, Mansi Sunil Khara, Computer Science, B.S., University of
India Mumbai, India
Riya Kapoor, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr., Chanchal Sanjay Khemani, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India University of Mumbai, India
Antariksha Kar, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Northcap University, Narongkrit Khieopraphatsorn, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
India Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Katherine Ann Karahalios, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Ghaliah Khoja, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., University of
University of Southern California New Haven

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Master of Science (continued)

Mehrdad Kiamari, Computer Science, B.S., University of Tehran, Wojciech Tymoteusz Kowalski, Engineering Management, B.S.,
Iran; M.S., Sharif University of Technology, Iran Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, United
Allen Kim, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern Kingdom
California Stephen Seng Koy, Computer Science, B.S., Weber State
Haneul Kim, Engineering Management, B.Engr., University of University
Ulsan, South Korea Scott Walden Kriesberg, Computer Science
Hyojeong Kim, Computer Science, B.Engr., Hanyang University, Suchitra Krishnamachari, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
South Korea University of Mumbai, India
Minnie Kim, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.Engr., Vijay Sai Krishnamoorthy, Computer Science, B.Engr., Anna
California State University, Long Beach University, India
Young Ouk Kim, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of Vaishnavi Krishnamurthy, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Southern California Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Saho Lauren King, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University of Kavita Krithivasan, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Savitribai
California, Irvine Phule Pune University, India
Arshine Kingsley, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Christ Chaitrali Ravindra Kshirsagar, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
University, India Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
Meghana Kiran Urs, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., David Robert Kuhn, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India California, San Diego
Matthieu Kirkland, Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering, Nikita Jagdishlal Kukreja, Computer Science, B.Engr., University
B.S., University of Southern California of Mumbai, India
Lauren Klein, Computer Science, B.S., Cornell University Shivaan Kulanathan, Computer Science, B.S., Arizona State
Staci Nicole Klein, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Lehigh University
University Abhinav Muralidhar Kulkarni, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Tammy Ko, Engineering Management, B.S., University of Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Southern California Ameya Baburao Kulkarni, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Eyuphan Koc, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S., Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, India
Bogazici University, Turkey Anirudh Pravin Kulkarni, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Julia Marilyn Kohner, Systems Architecting and Engineering, Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
B.S., University of Texas, Arlington Malhar Sunil Kulkarni, Computer Science, B.Engr., Savitribai
Avishkar Kolahalu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Manipal Phule Pune University, India
University, India Mayank Ravindra Kulkarni, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Sai Saranya Kolanu, Computer Science, B.S., Amrita University, Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
India Mukta Sanjay Kulkarni, Computer Science, B.Engr., National
Nithin Rao Koluguri, Electrical Engineering, B.S., B.S., National Institute of Technology – Karnataka, India
Institute of Technology – Karnataka, India Shraddha Umeshrao Kulkarni, Data Informatics, B.Engr.,
Alekhya Kondapuram, Computer Science, B.Engr., Osmania Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, India
University, India Tejaswini Prakash Kulkarni, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Hanqing Kong, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Central South Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
University, China Amit Kumar, Computer Science, B.Engr., Savitribai Phule Pune
Lingkai Kong, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Fuzhou University, India
University, China Ashutosh Kumar, Computer Science, B.Tech., VIT University,
Prasanth Kongara, Computer Science, B.Engr., Osmania India
University, India Sukruth Kumar, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Doruk Korkmaz, Computer Science, B.Engr., Koc University, Technological University, India
Turkey Aravind Kumaraguru, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Andrew D. Kostelec, Materials Engineering, B.S., University of California, Berkeley
California, Irvine Niveditha Kumaran, Computer Science, B.Tech., SRM
Krishna Prasad V Devi Kothapalli, Computer Science, B.Engr., University, India
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India Tai-Yi Kuo, Computer Science, B.B.A., M.B.A., National Taiwan
Parshav Dhiren Kothary, Computer Science University
Kunal Inder Kotwani, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Yen-Po Kuo, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Central
Mumbai, India University, Taiwan
Aswathi Kovval Veetil, Electrical Engineering, B.S., S.N.D.T. Lily Kuong, Computer Science, B.S., SUNY Binghamton
Women’s University, India

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Master of Science (continued)

Kathryn Abruzzo Kurlak, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Virginia Duong Trong Le, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Polytechnic Institute and State University California, Irvine
Myron Kwan, Computer Science, B.S., Santa Clara University Tuan Le, Engineering Management, B.S., M.S., California State
Alex Kwok, Engineering Management, B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Polytechnic University, Pomona Alfredo Ramirez Leal, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of
Eric Kwok, Computer Science, B.S., University of California, Southern California
Davis Alensander Lee, Astronautical Engineering
Daniel Joonho Kwon, Product Development Engineering Amy I. Lee, Computer Engineering, B.S., University of Southern
Nicholas Kwong, Computer Science, B.S., California State California
University, Long Beach; B.S., University of California, Berkeley Anna Lee, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of Southern
Hakim Ali Maurice Lachnani, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., California
University of Southern California Dohyun Lee, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Uiduk University,
Sharon Ladron De Guevara Contreras, Electrical Engineering, South Korea
B.S., Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico Dong-Ho Lee, Computer Science, B.S., B.S., Sungkyunkwan
Raunak Ramesh Lahoti, Electrical Engineering, B.S., VIT University, South Korea
University, India Meng-Chieh Lee, Computer Science, B.S., National Tsing Hua
Chentian Lai, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of University, Taiwan
Nottingham, Ningbo China Meng-Ju Lee, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Chiao Tung
Kevin Lai, Computer Science, B.S., University of California, University, Taiwan
San Diego Ming-Jui Lee, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Taiwan
Matthew Lai, Product Development Engineering, B.S., Ocean University; M.S., National Central University, Taiwan
University of Southern California Pin-Hsuan Lee, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., National
Po-Jen Lai, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., National Taiwan Defense University, Taiwan
University Priya Ann Lee, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of
Tsung-Yu Lai, Computer Science, B.S., National Tsing Hua Southern California
University, Taiwan Samuel Lee, Engineering Management, B.S., University of
Ramya Nuggehalli Lakshminarasimha, Computer Science, B.S., Southern California
PES University, India Sean Karlton Lee, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Krish Haresh Lalwani, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of California, San Diego
Mumbai, India Yunguang Lei, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., China
Steven Thomas Lambert, Aerospace and Mechanical Agricultural University
Engineering, B.S., University of California, San Diego Wuwei Leng, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., Beihang
Haoyu Lan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Jiangsu University of University, China
Science and Technology, China Steven Daniel Lenoski, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Jiru Lan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University of California, Santa Barbara
Science and Technology, China Zhi Heng Leow, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., National
Ouyu Lan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong University of Singapore
University, China Alan Dark Leung, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of
Xi Lan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shandong University, China California, Merced
Purvak Miten Lapsiya, Computer Science, B.S., University of Lindsay Levine, Engineering Management, B.S., University of
Mumbai, India Southern California
David Anton Larson, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., University Aaron Lew, Engineering Management
of Washington Chaoran Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Xi’an Jiaotong-
Lily Lau Hou, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of Liverpool University, China
Toronto, Canada Chen Li, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Utah
Leland Launer III, Computer Science, B.S., University of Chenyi Li, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Purdue University
Southern California Chuanzhe Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shandong University,
Edward Joseph Lawrence, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Arizona China
State University Diang Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Wuhan University of
Samuel Stephen Layton, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., M.B.A., Technology, China
Chapman University Guohao Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Naim Lazkani, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., California Baptist University, China
University Hangjin Li, Financial Engineering, B.S., University of Tulsa

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Master of Science (continued)

Hao Li, Chemical Engineering, B.S., China University of Mining Shubo Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Dalian University of
and Technology, China Technology, China
Haojiang Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., B.Engr., M.Engr., Shuoru Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Northeastern University
Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China at Qinhuangdao, China
Haoyu Li, Data Informatics, B.Engr., University of Hong Kong Sihao Li, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Nankai University, China
Jialin Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin University, Songchen Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University,
China China
Jianfeng Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Dalian University of Tina Hui Ting Li, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Technology, China California, Davis
Jiaqi Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Xi’an Jiaotong- Wenhao Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong
Liverpool University, China University of Science and Technology, China
Jiazhi Li, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Beijing Institute of Wenjun Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., China Jiliang
Technology, China University
Jie Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Hubei University of Police, Wenxuan Li, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Beijing Institute of
China Technology, China
Junbo Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University, Wenyu Li, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., Hebei
China University of Technology, China; B.Engr., Hubei University of
Kai Li, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Liaoning Shihua Technology, China
University, China Xiang Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sun Yat-sen University,
Linqiu Li, Computer Science, B.S., Nankai University, China China; B.Engr., Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Manyi Li, Data Informatics, B.S., Peking University, China Xiang Li, Computer Science, B.S., University of Tulsa
Meifang Li, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Colorado Xiangci Li, Computer Science, B.S., New York University
Boulder Shanghai, China
Menghan Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sichuan University, Xing Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xidian University, China
China Xinwei Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Mingyang Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of University, China
Electronic Science and Technology of China Xueping Li, Data Informatics, B.S., University of California,
Mingzhe Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University, Santa Cruz
China Yan Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Mu Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University, China University, China
Muhan Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., North China Electric Yanbo Li, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Southeast
Power University of Beijing University, China
Peiran Li, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Sichuan University, Yanfang Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sun Yat-sen University,
China China
Pengcheng Li, Computer Science, B.S., Peking University, China Yi Li, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin University, China
Rongpeng Li, Electrical Engineering, B.S., South University of Yichen Li, Materials Engineering, B.S., Sun Yat-sen University,
Science and Technology of China China
Rui Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Anhui University, China Yihao Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Southeast University,
Runyi Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Civil Aviation China
University of China Yikun Li, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of California,
Ruoxi Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University of Santa Barbara
Technology, China Yiming Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Institute of
Sentao Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Changsha University of Technology, China
Science and Technology, China Yiming Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of
Shangting Li, Data Informatics, B.S., University of Illinois at Posts and Telecommunications, China
Urbana-Champaign Yiming Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Institute of
Shanshan Li, Applied Data Science, B.S., University of Technology, China
California, Los Angeles Yinghao Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University,
Shizong Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Central China Normal China
University Yiqiao Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Hohai University, China
Shu Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Xiamen University, Yuan Li, Manufacturing Engineering, B.Engr., Chongqing
China University, China
Shuang Li, Computer Science, B.S., Nankai University, China; Yucong Li, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., B.S., Huazhong
Ph.D., University of Southern California University of Science and Technology, China

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Master of Science (continued)

Yueheng Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sichuan University, Iu-Ching Lin, Computer Science, B.Engr., National Taipei
China University of Technology, Taiwan
Yujie Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University, China Julia Lin, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern
Yumeng Li, Engineering Management, B.S., Yuan Ze University, California
Taiwan Junyu Lin, Financial Engineering, B.S., University of Dayton
Yunze Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xidian University, China Lihsing Lin, Computer Science, B.S., National Chengchi
Zehao Li, Computer Science, B.S., University of California, University, Taiwan
Santa Barbara Maoqi Lin, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Hohai University,
Zeyan Li, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin Polytechnic China
University, China Ming-Yi Lin, Data Informatics, B.B.A., Tatung University,
Zeyu Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Tongji University, China Taiwan; M.B.A., National Central University, Taiwan
Zhixu Li, Computer Science Rui Lin, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Zhuojin Li, Computer Science, B.S., Peking University, China University, China
Zi Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Huazhong University of Sheng-Wei Lin, Computer Science, B.S., National Chung Cheng
Science and Technology, China University, Taiwan
Zijian Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of Posts Shih-Chi Lin, Computer Science, B.S., National Cheng Kung
and Telecommunications, China University, Taiwan
Zilu Li, Data Informatics, B.S., Beijing University of Technology, Shih-Hsiang Lin, Computer Science, B.S., National Cheng Kung
China University, Taiwan
Zongbao Li, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of Shih-Yao Lin, Computer Science, B.Engr., National Taiwan
Posts and Telecommunications, China University
Jiayi Lian, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University of Shuang Lin, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Xiamen University,
Science and Technology, China China
Aoyan Liang, Materials Science, B.Engr., Southwest Jiaotong Wanlong Lin, Computer Science, B.S., Zhejiang University of
University, China Technology, China
Chia-Lun Liang, Computer Science, B.S., National Chiao Tung Wei Lin, Data Informatics, B.S., Fudan University, China
University, Taiwan Weijie Lin, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Central South
Jinbin Liang, Analytics, B.A., Pitzer College University of Forestry and Technology, China
Juei Liang, Chemical Engineering, B.S., National Chung Hsing Weijie Lin, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University,
University, Taiwan China
Muxin Liang, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong Xiangsheng Lin, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of
University, China Southern California
Xiao Liang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Beijing Institute of Xiaoqi Lin, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Southwest Jiaotong
Technology, China University, China
Yuang Liang, Computer Science, B.S., University of Iowa Xinyi Lin, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University,
Yuntao Liang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Donghua China
University, China Xiqi Lin, Computer Science, B.S., Northeastern University, China
Yifu Liao, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., University of Yi-Ting Lin, Cyber Security Engineering, B.B.A., National
Washington Chung Cheng University, Taiwan
Yu-Chiang Liao, Computer Science, B.S., Chang Gung Yu-Jui Lin, Computer Science, B.S., National Tsing Hua
University, Taiwan University, Taiwan
Yu-Lin Liao, Materials Engineering, B.S., National Tsing Hua Yufei Lin, Computer Science, B.Engr., South China University of
University, Taiwan Technology
Denis F. Lim, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern Yuxian Lin, Financial Engineering, B.A., Dongbei University of
California Finance and Economics, China
Shreyas Kusumakar Limaye, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zichen Lin, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., Tongji
University of Mumbai, India University, China
Boxuan Lin, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of California, Zihan Lin, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Santa Cruz Shanghai for Science and Technology, China
Chi Lin, Computer Science, B.S., Macau University of Science Evan Michael Link, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., University of
and Technology Southern California
Fangwei Lin, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Kunming Benjamin Lippitt, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S.,
University of Science and Technology, China University of Texas at Dallas

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Master of Science (continued)

Ankang Liu, Computer Science, B.S., Shanghai University, Luochen Liu, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Southwest
China Jiaotong University, China
Anqi Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan University of Mengjie Liu, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., China University of
Science and Technology, China Geosciences – Wuhan
Cenyi Liu, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan University Mengyun Liu, Financial Engineering, B.A., University of Science
of Technology, China and Technology, Beijing, China
Chang Liu, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong Mingming Liu, Data Informatics, B.S., Indiana University,
University, China Bloomington
Changyu Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University Nian Liu, Data Informatics, B.S., University of Wisconsin –
of Posts and Telecommunications, China Madison
Chenkai Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Hohai University, Qiyao Liu, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin University,
China China
Chunqing Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Rui Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Dalian University of
California, Santa Barbara Technology, China
Dan Liu, Engineering Management, B.S., Sun Yat-sen University, Runze Liu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University,
China China
Fei Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shandong University, Runze Liu, Applied Data Science, B.Engr., Shanghai University,
China China
Hang Liu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University, Shengming Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan
China; M.S., University of Southern California University of Technology, China
Hanpeng Liu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Tsinghua University, Sihan Liu, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
China International Relations, China
Haoyuan Liu, Computer Science, B.A., Boston University Siwei Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shandong University,
Hongfeng Liu, Operations Research Engineering, B.S., Zhejiang China
University of Finance and Economics, China Siyao Liu, Communication Data Science, B.A., Communication
Hsuan-Hau Liu, Computer Science, B.S., Auburn University University of China
Jiahao Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Xi’an University of Tianhang Liu, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern
Posts and Telecommunications, China California
Jiayi Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., B.Engr., Shandong Tianqi Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Hunan Normal
University of Science and Technology, China University, China
Jiayi Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., North China Electric Ting-Yu Liu, Computer Science, B.Engr., National Taiwan
Power University of Beijing Normal University
Jiexin Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of California, Tong Liu, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Beijing University of Posts
Los Angeles and Telecommunications, China
Jingwen Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Liaoning University Tongtong Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Case Western
of Technology, China Reserve University
Jinting Liu, Computer Science, B.S., University of California, Wan-Rou Liu, Computer Science, B.S., National Chiao Tung
San Diego University, Taiwan; M.S., National Taiwan University
Jolene Liu, Industrial and Systems Engineering Wanyue Liu, Financial Engineering, B.A., Wuhan University,
Juhe Liu, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., Southwest China
Petroleum University, China Xiang Liu, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., University of Science
Junjie Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Anhui Polytechnic and Technology, Beijing, China
University, China Xiaotong Liu, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Nanjing
Junyu Liu, Data Informatics, B.S., Michigan State University University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Kai-Jui Liu, Computer Engineering, B.S., National Central Xinshun Liu, Chemical Engineering, B.S., South China
University, Taiwan Agricultural University
Kun Liu, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern Xu Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shandong University,
California China
Kun Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Hangzhou Dianzi Yanzhi Liu, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Electronic
University, China Science and Technology of China
Li-Yuan Liu, Computer Science, B.S., National University of Yaqi Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., China Agricultural
Kaohsiung, Taiwan University
Lu Liu, Financial Engineering, B.A., University of Nebraska, Yida Liu, Financial Engineering, B.A., University of Minnesota,
Lincoln Twin Cities

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Yifan Liu, Financial Engineering, B.A., Hunan University, China Brianne Charissa Low, Materials Engineering
Yifei Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., North China Electric Zachary Spencer Lowe, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Power University of Beijing University of Delaware
Yilin Liu, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong Boyang Lu, Data Informatics, B.S., University of Southern
University of Science and Technology, China California
Yiming Liu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Wuhan University of Chengzhe Lu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Technology, China University, China
Yiming Liu, Computer Science, B.S., University of California, Ding Lu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Irvine Nottingham, Ningbo China
Yingqi Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Institute of Donglin Lu, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Imperial College of
Technology, China Science, Technology and Medicine, United Kingdom
Yingzhu Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University Haotian Lu, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing Forestry
of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China University, China
Yiren Liu, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Shandong University, Jiayu Lu, Computer Science, B.S., Rice University
China Kai-Cheng Lu, Applied Data Science, B.S., National Cheng
Yuchang Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Kung University, Taiwan
California, Irvine Mian Lu, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern
Yucheng Liu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Huazhong University California
of Science and Technology, China Peijia Lu, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern
Yuxin Liu, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Northwestern California
Polytechnical University, China Song Lu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University, China
Zhaojun Liu, Analytics, B.Engr., Communication University of Suting Lu, Computer Science, B.S., The Ohio State University
China Yi Lu, Computer Science, B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Zhi Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Jiaotong Yizhuo Lu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Jilin University,
University, China China
Zhijin Liu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong University Zhiwei Lu, Petroleum Engineering, B.Engr., University of Tulsa
of Science and Technology, China Ziyu Lu, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Science and
Zhilin Liu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong Technology, Beijing, China
University, China Itthipat Lumlerdvoravith, Civil Engineering, B.Engr.,
Zhongqi Liu, Petroleum Engineering, B.Engr., China University King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Thailand
of Petroleum Nathan Thomas Lunsford, Aerospace Engineering, B.S.,
Zhu Liu, Computer Science, B.S., Fudan University, China Oklahoma State University
Divyatmika Lnu, Data Informatics, B.Engr., National Institute of Chen Luo, Data Informatics, B.S., Wuhan University of
Technology – Karnataka, India Technology, China
Aishwarya Vijay Lohokare, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Chinnasak Luo, Communication Data Science, B.A., Peking
Savitribai Phule Pune University, India University, China
Manish Shivakumar Lokur, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Haoyang Luo, Financial Engineering, B.A., University of
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India California, Berkeley
Yiling Long, Financial Engineering, B.A., China Agricultural Jiahao Luo, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
University Nottingham, Ningbo China
Amogh Lonkar, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Jianing Luo, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shandong
Southern California University, China
Christian Eric Lopez, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., California Jiaying Luo, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xi’an Jiaotong
State University, Long Beach University, China
Leonardo Antonio Lopez, Computer Science, B.Engr., Pontificia Lukun Luo, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Jiaotong
Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra, Dominican Republic University, China
Cameron M. Lorek, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Humboldt Peng Luo, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Rose-Hulman Institute of
State University Technology
Aneesh Lotcher Nagesh, Aerospace Engineering, B.Engr., Qi Luo, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing Normal University,
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India China
Jiaqi Lou, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern Wenyu Luo, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of
California Posts and Telecommunications, China
Zhiyuan Lou, Financial Engineering, B.S., University of Science Xinjian Luo, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Hefei University of
and Technology of China Technology, China

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Zhangqi Luo, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Pooja Mahadev Soundalgekar, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Maryland, College Park National Institute of Technology – Karnataka, India
Zhiheng Luo, Computer Science, B.S., University of Science and Chyavana Maharshi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Technology of China Technological University, India
Simon Leonard Luong, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., California Karan Deepak Maheshwari, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Manipal
State Polytechnic University, Pomona Institute of Technology, India
Jessica Ann Lupanow, Computer Science, B.S., Harvey Mudd Namish Maheshwari, Computer Science, B.Engr., Thapar
College University, India
Huayang Lyu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Tianjin Polytechnic Donghui Mai, Computer Science, B.S., University of
University, China Washington
Jinglei Lyu, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., Tianjin University, Haotian Mai, Applied Data Science, B.A., South China
China; Ph.D., University of Southern California University of Technology
Meng Lyu, Financial Engineering, B.S., University of California, Linxin Mai, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shenzhen
San Diego University, China
Chaochun Ma, Computer Science, B.S., China University of Karthik Prakash Majgi, Engineering Management, B.Engr.,
Geosciences – Beijing Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Chen Ma, Financial Engineering, B.A., Shanghai University of Pranali Hitesh Majmundar, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Finance and Economics, China University of Mumbai, India
Haichao Ma, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Central South Ketav Mihir Majumdar, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr.,
University, China University of Wales, United Kingdom; B.Engr., Cardiff
Haoran Ma, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of University, United Kingdom
Posts and Telecommunications, China Shreya Makinani, Engineering Management, B.Tech., Jawaharlal
Haotian Ma, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan Nehru University, India
University of Technology, China Bala Siva Sai Akhil Malepati, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Shan Ma, Computer Science, B.S., Ocean University of China; Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
M.S., Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Rajeswari Lavanya Malladi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Osmania
Tianjia Ma, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Southwest University, India
University for Nationalities, China Sophia Mallaro, Computer Science, B.S., University of Iowa
Weici Ma, Applied Data Science, B.B.A., Drexel University Joseph Paul Maloney Jr., Mechanical Engineering, B.S.,
Wentao Ma, Computer Science, B.S., University of Washington University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Xiang Ma, Financial Engineering, B.S., SUNY Stony Brook Arun Sai Mamidala, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Kakatiya
Yiran Ma, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beihang University, University, India
China Suzanti Manchandia, Computer Science, B.S., VIT University,
Yongkun Ma, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., China University India
of Mining and Technology Ranga Sai Shreyas Manchikanti, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Yongqian Ma, Computer Science, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong National Institute of Technology – Karnataka, India
University, China Sandhya Sravani Mandela, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Zehao Ma, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Technology, China Everett Maness, Computer Science, B.S., University of Florida
Sashank Kumar Macha, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Maria Mangassarian, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., American
Institute of Technology – Tiruchirappalli, India University of Beirut, Lebanon
Garrett James Mack, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Tanvir Jaswantsingh Manhotra, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
University of Southern California University of Mumbai, India
Pragadeesh Madhanagopalan, Industrial and Systems Sushmita Manikandan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Engineering, B.Engr., Anna University, India Technological University, India
Bharath Madhavarao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Prashanth Manja, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Technological University, India
Madhurya Magadi Surendra, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Deepika Manjunath, Engineering Management, B.Engr.,
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Keerthi Venugopal Maganti, Computer Science, B.Engr., Samiksha Manjunath, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Technological University, India
Nikhit Mago, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Manipal Institute of Roshni Manjunatha Davanagere, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Technology, India Visvesvaraya Technological University, India

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Master of Science (continued)

Rahul Manmadhan Nair, Financial Engineering, B.S., M.S., Kirsten Suzanne Maynard, Mechanical Engineering, B.S.,
Indian Institute of Technology – Madras, India Valparaiso University
Nipun Manral, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Sri Siddhartha Dastan Karigulovich Mazhetayev, Petroleum Engineering,
Academy of Higher Education, India B.Engr., Kazakh-British Technical University, Kazakhstan
Khalid Mansory, Cyber Security Engineering, B.S., King Fahd Spencer Hill McDonough, Computer Engineering, B.S.,
University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia University of Southern California
Hanxing Mao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Xiamen Christopher James McGee, Systems Architecting and
University, China Engineering, B.S., University of Puget Sound
Puxiu Mao, Operations Research Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan Joshua Lee McGinnis, Engineering Management, B.S.,
University of Technology, China University of Missouri, Columbia
Yi Mao, Operations Research Engineering, B.S., University of Max McHugh, Mechanical Engineering/Engineering
Southern California Management, B.S., Carnegie Mellon University
Yumin Mao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Jiaotong Fred Evan Schmidt McMaier, Financial Engineering, B.S.,
University, China University of Florida; M.S., University of Southern
Samuel Anthony Maracich, Electrical Engineering, B.S., California
University of Southern California Narek Mehdikhani, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University of
Venkat Giridhar Mareedu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Osmania Southern California
University, India Purav Nikhil Mehta, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dwarkadas J.
Alejandro Marin Parra, Computer Science, B.S., Universidad Sanghvi College of Engineering, India
Politecnica de Cartagena, Spain Reebbhaa Mehta, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Rohith Bharadwaj Maritammanahally Ravi Shankara, Computer Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Yash Vijay Mehta, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Joseph Marks, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of Mumbai, India
California, Los Angeles Qiuyu Mei, Analytics, B.A., Huazhong University of Science and
Andrew Joseph Martens, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Technology, China
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Zixian Mei, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Beihang
Siva Sai Krishna Marthy, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University, China
GITAM University, India Johnathan Todd Mell, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Noah Sondheim Martin, Computer Science, B.S., University of Pennsylvania
California, San Diego John Robert Melloy III, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Samantha Martos, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University of Virginia
California, San Diego Ramiro Mendoza-Axle, Astronautical Engineering, B.S.,
Alagappan Maruthappan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Anna University of Southern California
University, India Guanyu Meng, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin Normal
Royston Marian Mascarenhas, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University, China
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Qinghao Meng, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Michael Mashevsky, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Michigan Washington
Technological University Yifan Meng, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern
Shaza Masri, Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering, B.A., California
University of California, Berkeley Gayatri Rajesh Mhatre, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., S.N.D.T.
Laksh Kumar Matai, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Savitribai Phule Women’s University, India
Pune University, India Zelin Miao, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Central South
Dhruv Koshy Mathew, Computer Science, B.S., University of University, China
Texas at Austin Zhewen Miao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Northwestern
Aditi Mathur, Engineering Management, B.S., Manipal Polytechnical University, China
University Jaipur, India Gavin Alexander Michaels, Data Informatics, B.S., University of
Shubhang Mathur, Engineering Management, B.Engr., SRM Southern California
University, India Robert William Miller, Astronautical Engineering, B.S.,
Natchanok Mathurapongthorn, Manufacturing Engineering, University of Alaska Fairbanks
B.Engr., Chulalongkorn University, Thailand Sitao Min, Computer Science, B.S., Zhejiang University, China
Bryan Puiyu Mau, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of Yuyao Min, Data Informatics, B.S., Capital University of
California, Los Angeles Economics and Business, China
Rohit Nandkishor Maurya, Computer Science, B.Engr., Harutyun Minasyan, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, India California, Irvine

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Master of Science (continued)

Eyad Khaled Mirdad, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Gokul Reddy Muddarla, Computer Science, B.S., National
B.Engr., King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia Institute of Technology – Jamshedpur, India
Ikshita Jashobant Mishra, Computer Science, B.Engr., University Vinay Sagar Mudlapur, Industrial and Systems Engineering,
of Mumbai, India B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Shashank Mishra, Computer Science, B.S., SRM University, Faron Dean Mueller, Systems Architecting and Engineering,
India B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Grad.Cert.,
Vivek Rajaram Mishra, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of University of Southern California
Mumbai, India Tanmay Mukherjee, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering,
Anshuman Misra, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dr. A.P.J. Abdul B.Engr., Anna University, India
Kalam Technical University, India Kaladhar Reddy Mummadi, Data Informatics, B.Engr.,
Shashank Misra, Computer Science, B.S., Rajasthan Technical Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India
University, India Naman Munot, Computer Science, B.Engr., VIT University,
Asmita Mitra, Computer Science, B.S., Jaypee Institute of India
Information Technology, India Anjanasree Murali, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., SRM
Anirudh Mittal, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Delhi, University, India
India Sharada Murali, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Anna University,
Arpan Mittal, Computer Science, B.S., Manipal University Jaipur, India
India Yuka Murata, Computer Science, B.S., University of Evansville
Gyanesh Mittal, Computer Science, B.Engr., Thapar University, Mukund Murrali, Computer Science, B.S., Anna University, India
India Scott Gregory Murrow, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering,
Daniel Mizrahi, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern B.S., University of Denver
California Saanchi Vageesh Muthya, Computer Science, B.S., Savitribai
Meshari A M Sh Mohammad, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Phule Pune University, India
California State University, Northridge Abhinav Reddy Muthyala, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., SRM
Akash Mohan Das, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya University, India
Technological University, India Dhanush Mutyala, Electrical Engineering, B.S., VIT University,
Harish Mohan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Anna University, India
India Swati Mutyala, Computer Science, B.Tech., SRM University,
Edwin Molina Gonzalez, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., India
University of California, San Diego Siddhant Sripad Nadkarni, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Santiago Molina, Materials Engineering, B.S., University of Goa University, India
Florida Sevanti Nag, Cyber Security Engineering, B.Engr., SRM
Junchul Moon, Operations Research Engineering, B.S., University, India
University of Southern California Apoorva Nagaraja, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Soyoung Moon, Computer Science, B.E., Cooper Union Technological University, India
Shivani More, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., University of Mumbai, Amulya Nagaraju, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
India Technological University, India
Kelly Morrison, Materials Engineering, B.S., University of Kiran Nagendra, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
California, Berkeley Technological University, India
Varshitha Moturi, Computer Science, B.S., Archarya Nagarjuna Surabhi Nagendra, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
University, India Technological University, India
Chenghao Mou, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Wuhan University, Kishankumar Manjunath Naik, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
China Visvesvaraya Technological University, India; M.Engr., Indian
Shiyu Mou, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Information Institute of Technology – Kanpur, India
Science and Technology University, China Nikhil Vijay Naik, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Indian
Vignesh Ms, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology – Kharagpur, India
Technological University, India Shreyas Sachin Naik, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Savitribai
Yibing Mu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xidian University, China Phule Pune University, India
Zeyu Mu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Institute of Bilkish Ara Naikodi, Computer Engineering, B.S., Sardar
Technology, China Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, India
Vikram Ramu Mudaliar, Computer Science, B.S., University of Shinya Nakamura, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., Mie University,
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Japan
Nitisha Muddaloor, Computer Science, B.S., SRM University, Sayali Sanjay Nakashe, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Savitribai
India Phule Pune University, India

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Master of Science (continued)

Nandhini Namasivayam, Computer Science, B.S., University of Shiqiao Ni, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., North China
Southern California University of Technology
Siddhesh Mahesh Nampurkar, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Yongwei Ni, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University
Savitribai Phule Pune University, India of Science and Technology, China
Santhosh Narayanan, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Zhulei Ni, Applied Data Science, B.S., University of Washington
Mumbai, India Ziwen Ni, Financial Engineering, B.S., University of California,
Priyanka Narendra, Computer Science, B.Engr., PES University, Davis
India Erika Ennis Nichols, Engineering Management, B.S., Oklahoma
Hema Venkata Krishna Giri Narra, Computer Science, M.S., State University; M.S., Oklahoma State University
Indian Institute of Technology – Madras, India Stefan Niculae, Computer Science, B.S., Universitatea din
Shatrujeet Singh Naruka, Computer Science, B.S., University of Bucuresti, Romania
Southern California Shaoheng Nie, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xidian University,
Sai Jaya Nataraj, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., M.S., California China
State University, Los Angeles Shih-Hsun Nien, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., National
Karthik Natarajan, Computer Science, B.Engr., SRM University, Taiwan University
India Sean Seiji Niizawa, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Prashanth Natarajan, Industrial and Systems Engineering, California, Los Angeles
B.Engr., SRM University, India Rohit Mukesh Nimje, Industrial and Systems Engineering,
Pavas Navaney, Computer Science, B.S., Amity University, India B.Engr., Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
Asma Jemshed Nawaz, Medical Device and Diagnostic Karina Rae Nipper, B.S., University of Arizona
Engineering Alyssa Leigh Niquette, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., New York
Kartik Gajanan Nayak, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., University
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Ashwin Rajesh Nirantar, Cyber Security Engineering, B.Engr.,
Sachit Mohan Nayak, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
Technological University, India Jiacheng Niu, Data Informatics, B.S., Peking University, China
Swathi Ajit Nayak, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Xinyue Niu, Analytics, B.Engr., Xi’an Jiaotong University,
Technological University, India China
Gagik Patrick Nazaryan, Civil Engineering, B.S., California State Aditi Akhil Nivargi, Engineering Management, B.Engr.,
University, Northridge Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
Mahdi Nazemi, Computer Science, B.S., University of Tehran, Marissa Nofal, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of
Iran; M.S., University of Southern California Arizona
Sivakumar Nedumaran, Computer Science, B.Engr., Anna Francis Elochukwu Nwoguh, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr.,
University, India University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Maritsa Negrete, Computer Science, B.S., Massachusetts Institute Chukwudubem Ozoemena Nwoji, Data Informatics, B.Engr.,
of Technology Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
Kristen Samantha Nemes, Biomedical Engineering Brett Christian Oatman, Mechanical Engineering, B.S.,
Oleksandr Nemesh, Electrical Engineering, B.S., SUNY Buffalo Louisiana State University
Prithvi Pradeep Netalkar, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Jesus Ojeda III, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University of
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Southern California
Michael E. Neuman, Financial Engineering, B.S., Ohio Jason Ong, Engineering Management
University; M.S., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; M.S., Ifechukwu Ambrose Ononye, Astronautical Engineering, B.S.,
University of Southern California SUNY Buffalo
Benjamin Paul Nevarez, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., Baylor Sarah Katie Orrico, Computer Science, B.S., Colorado State
University; M.S., Fordham University University
Lance Newby, Computer Science, B.A./B.S., University of North Spencer Presley Ortega, Computer Science, B.S., California State
Carolina, Charlotte University, Monterey Bay
Alexander Philip Ng, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Brian Charles Ostler, Cyber Security Engineering, B.S.,
California, San Diego University of California, Riverside
An Viet Nguyen Nguyen, Computer Science, B.S., California Jing Ouyang, Applied Data Science, B.S., Xi’an Jiaotong
State University, Fullerton University, China
Kelly Serena Nguyen, Computer Science, B.S., California State Zhangqian Ouyang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., South China
University, Fullerton Agricultural University
Hanqi Ni, Computer Science German Andres Padilla-Choy, Astronautical Engineering, B.S.,
Rui Ni, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Hohai University, China Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Master of Science (continued)

Anurima Anil Padwal, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Anuj Patel, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, B.S.,
Mumbai, India California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Bhushan Pralhad Pai, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Archit Navinkumar Patel, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Gujarat
Mumbai, India Technological University, India
Varun Ravindranath Palahalli, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Dhruv Patel, Computer Science, B.S., Dharmsinh Desai
Jain University, India University, India
Chenhui Pan, Data Informatics, B.S., The Ohio State University Fenil Baldevbhai Patel, Computer Science, B.Engr., VIT
Feiran Pan, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai University, India
Jiao Tong University, China Himalay Jagdish Patel, Computer Science, B.Engr., Gujarat
Haixin Pan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beihang University, Technological University, India
China Jay Atul Patel, Computer Science, B.S., Charotar University of
Priscilla Tina Pan, Product Development Engineering, B.S., Science and Technology, India
University of Southern California Kartik Patel, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr.,
Yongzhen Pan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing Institute of Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Technology, China Kritika Patel, Computer Science, B.Engr., Savitribai Phule Pune
Parth Nirav Panchmia, Computer Science, B.S., Veermata Jijabai University, India
Technological Institute, India Milan Naresh Patel, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Rishabh Pandey, Computer Science, B.Engr., SRM University, California, Irvine
India Nihar Patel, Aerospace Engineering/Engineering Management,
Rakshitha Panduranga, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., B.S., Wentworth Institute of Technology
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Pooja Patel, Computer Science, B.S., Charotar University of
Rutul Bakulkumar Pandya, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Science and Technology, India
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, India Sunny Deepakbhai Patel, Computer Science, B.Engr., University
Kai Pang, Computer Science, B.Engr., M.Engr., Zhejiang of Mumbai, India
University, China; B.Engr., Tianjin University, China Utkarsh Jayantilal Patel, Computer Science, B.S., Cleveland State
Jyotsna Pant, Computer Science, B.Engr., Guru Gobind Singh University
Indraprastha University, India Vraj Virenkumar Patel, Cyber Security Engineering, B.Engr.,
Sarvesh Santosh Parab, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Ganpat University, India
National Institute of Technology, India Yash Chamanlal Patel, Computer Science, B.S., Indus University,
Vaishakha Parackal, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya India
Technological University, India Hersh Pathak, Computer Science, B.S., University of California,
Krishnan Paramaguru, Computer Science, B.S., VIT University, Davis
India Akshay Ramakant Patil, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Savitribai
Pravin Parasakthi Aravindhan, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Phule Pune University, India
Amrita University, India Darshan S. Patil, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Bhuvana Parashivamurthy, Computer Science, B.Engr., Technological University, India
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Isha Patil, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Savitribai Phule Pune
Dhrumil Priyadarsh Parikh, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University, India
University of Mumbai, India Shreyas Dinesh Patil, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Savitribai
Chanshin Park, Computer Science, B.S., Handong University, Phule Pune University, India
South Korea Vaishnavi Shrikrishna Patil, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Chaitanya Parmar, Electrical Engineering, B.S., VIT University, University of Mumbai, India
India Shiva Prasad Patro, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Biju Patnaik
Nikita Deepak Parmar, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of University of Technology, India
Mumbai, India Pulkit Pattnaik, Electrical Engineering, B.S., B.S., National
Mohammad Amin Parvin, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Iran Institute of Technology – Karnataka, India
University of Science and Technology Ameevardhan Singh Patyal, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Sumit Parwal, Computer Science, B.S., VIT University, India Manipal University, India
Ghasem Pasandi, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Daniel Paul Pena, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
Tehran, Iran; M.S., Ph.D., University of Southern California Malaga, Spain
Roshan Pasupathy, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Joseph Patrick Zimmerlin Paz, Computer Science, B.S., M.S.,
Southampton, United Kingdom University of California, Los Angeles
Krishna Sai Tarun Pasupuleti, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Keeleana Peck, Computer Science, B.S., California Polytechnic
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India State University, San Luis Obispo

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Master of Science (continued)

Kristen Hayley Pedersen, Astronautical Engineering Spoorthi Pujari, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Bo Peng, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong University Technological University, India
of Science and Technology, China Mahima Pulastya, Computer Science, B.Engr., Guru Gobind
Nicholas Shu Peng, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Singh Indraprastha University, India
Southern California Srikanth Kashyap Pulipaka, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Qihang Peng, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of National Institute of Technology – Jamshedpur, India
Electronic Science and Technology of China Mukul Milind Puranik, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
Sixu Peng, Computer Science, B.Engr., Wuhan University of Mumbai, India
Science and Technology, China Shatad Kolin Purohit, Systems Architecting and Engineering,
Xinyi Peng, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University B.Engr., Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University,
of Posts and Telecommunications, China India
Yingqin Peng, Computer Science, B.Engr., Wuhan University of Haonan Qi, Materials Engineering, B.S., University of California,
Technology, China Davis
Nicholas Rock Perkins, Systems Architecting and Engineering, Ji Qi, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Harbin Institute of
B.S., University of Maryland University College Technology, China
Aaron Robert Perlman, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., California Peiyuan Qi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
State University, Long Beach University, China
Adriana Peter Rodrigues De Araujo, Medical Device and Siyuan Qi, Electrical Engineering, B.S./B.S., Pennsylvania State
Diagnostic Engineering, B.Engr., Universidade Federal de University
Pernambuco, Brazil Weiming Qi, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong
Hoang Nhat Phan, Computer Science, B.S., University of University of Science and Technology, China
Southern California Buyun Qian, Financial Engineering, B.A., Shanghai University of
Haochen Pi, Computer Science, B.S., Huaqiao University, Finance and Economics, China
China Li Qian, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Iowa State University
Lubdha Ghanasham Pimpale, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Yirou Qian, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University
University of Mumbai, India of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Sahand Pirbadian, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Sharif Yu Qian, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Jilin University, China
University of Technology, Iran; M.A., Ph.D., University of Zhicheng Qian, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Florida Institute of
Southern California Technology
Mohana Kumar Poongavanam, Computer Science, B.Engr., Anna Chen Qiao, Financial Engineering, B.A., Tianjin University,
University, India China
Mukesh Mahesh Poptani, Computer Science, B.Engr., University Jingru Qin, Computer Science, B.A., Lehigh University
of Mumbai, India; B.Equiv., Thadomal Shahani Engineering Yue Qin, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of
College, India Technology, China
Nathaniel Seumsuk Potrepka, Computer Science, B.S., University Zhipeng Qin, Financial Engineering, B.S., Rutgers University –
of Rochester New Brunswick
Akshay Arun Prabhu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Ziang Qin, Computer Science, B.Engr., Hefei University of
Technological University, India Technology, China
Sharayu Vijay Prabhu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Chenwei Qiu, Computer Science, B.S., University of Washington
Mumbai, India Hang Qiu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Prateek Shailesh Prabhune, Industrial and Systems Engineering, University, China; Ph.D., University of Southern California
B.Tech., Savitribai Phule Pune University, India Jianheng Qiu, Computer Science, B.S., University of Nottingham,
Rupsha Pradhan, Computer Science, B.Tech., Siksha ‘O’ Ningbo China; B.S., University of Nottingham, United
Anusandhan University, India Kingdom
Anthony Prajwal Prakash, Computer Science, B.Engr., Jiarong Qiu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Renmin University of
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India China
Ranjitha Prasanna, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Yijun Qiu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Technological University, India Wisconsin – Madison
Navaneeth Prasannakumar, Computer Science, B.Engr., Anna Yu Qiu, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Harbin Institute of
University, India Technology, China
Akanksha Priya, Computer Science, B.Engr., KIIT University, Yuhan Qiu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin University,
India China
Abhinaw Priyadershi, Engineering Management, B.Engr., KIIT Zhimin Qiu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Hefei University of
University, India Technology, China

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Master of Science (continued)

Yao Qu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Hunan University, Dhineshkumar Ramasubbu, Computer Science, B.Engr., VIT
China University, India
Youzhi Qu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shandong University, Akshay Ramesh, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., SVKM’s
China; B.S., Shandong University at Weihei, China Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, India
Chang Quan, Financial Engineering, B.S., Capital University of Ananth Ramesh, Engineering Management, B.Engr.,
Economics and Business, China Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Gautham Srinivasa Rachakonda, Engineering Management, Rachana Ramesh, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Technological University, India
Ankitha Radhakrishna, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Soorya Ramesh, Electrical Engineering, B.S., VIT University,
Technological University, India India
Raghak Radhakrishnan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Sushant Ramesh, Computer Science, B.S., VIT University,
Savitribai Phule Pune University, India India
Md Shadman Rafid, Computer Science, B.S., University of Divya Ramesha, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Dhaka, Bangladesh Technological University, India
Dhanya Raghu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Venkata Siva Sai Dheeraj Ramisetti, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Technological University, India Amrita University, India
Ambika Anil Raina, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dr. Babasaheb Anthony Joseph Ramos, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Ambedkar Marathwada University, India Southern California
Poornima Raj, Computer Science, B.Engr., SRM University, Srikar Rampally, Computer Science, B.S., VIT University, India
India Sai Nitin Ramtirth, Computer Science, B.S., Savitribai Phule
Shivam Raj, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Birla Institute of Pune University, India
Technology and Science, India Amrinder Singh Randhawa, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Chethan Raja Setty, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Technological University, India Amogh Muralidhara Rao, Civil Engineering, B.Engr.,
Shiv Ragini Rajagopal, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, India
PSG College of Technology, India Samhitha Rao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Somanth Rajanna, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Technological University, India Sastavu Shreyas Rao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Rucha Atul Raje, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Savitribai Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Phule Pune University, India Swathi Rao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Darshan Rajendra Prasad, Computer Science, B.Engr., Technological University, India
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Vandana Sreenivasa Rao, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Akhil Kumar Rajendra, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., SRM Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
University, India Varun Rajesh Rao, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Divya Brindha Rajendran, Computer Science, B.Engr., Anna Mumbai, India
University, India Luann Lil Raposo, Product Development Engineering, B.S.,
Anuj Atul Rajore, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr., University of Southern California
Savitribai Phule Pune University, India Pankhuri Rastogi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dr. A.P.J. Abdul
Samhitha Rama Prasad, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Kalam Technical University, India
Technological University, India Anand Ravi, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Birla Institute of
Gandhi Rajan Ramachandran, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Technology and Science, India
Anna University, India Anand Ravi, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Savitribai Phule
Vivek Subramanian Ramachandran, Computer Science Pune University, India
Ali Ramadhan, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of Menaka Ravi, Computer Science, B.S., University of Mumbai,
San Diego India
Chandrasekhar Raman, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Maya Anita Ravichandran, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Mumbai, India Southern California
Swetha Avaram Raman, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Pritish Rawal, Computer Science, B.S., SRM University, India
University of Southern California Vipul Rawal, Computer Science, B.S., Guru Gobind Singh
Sivasankar Ramarathinam, Computer Science, B.S., University of Indraprastha University, India
California, Irvine Baby Sai Sree Rayala, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Rajiv Gandhi
Thivyavignesh Ramasamy Gurumurthy, Computer Science, University of Knowledge Technologies, India
B.Engr., National Institute of Technology – Tiruchirappalli, Isabel Maria Rayas, Computer Science, B.S., Massachusetts
India Institute of Technology

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Master of Science (continued)

Adnan Ayman Rayes, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Matthew Edward Rose, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering,
King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Sanil Leon Rego, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Daniel Keaomaluhia Roseguo, Astronautical Engineering, B.S.,
Technological University, India California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pranesh Regu, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Bryce Roski Amendola, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Technological University, India Southern California
Chong Ren, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of Gary Rostomyan, Financial Engineering, B.S./B.S., M.S.,
Technology, China University of California, Los Angeles
Yijia Ren, Financial Engineering, B.S., Central South University Austin G. Rozinka, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University of
of Forestry and Technology, China Minnesota, Twin Cities
Yutao Ren, Computer Science, B.Engr., China Jiliang University Keyang Ru, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai University,
Nandhini Rengaraj, Computer Science, B.S., SRM University, China
India Zhongxuan Ruan, B.S., University of Southern California
Venkatesh Revanur, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Phillip Dwight Rudolph, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University
Technological University, India of Washington
Jacob Ian Rey, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern Rushabh Vijaybhai Rupani, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Nirma
California University of Science and Technology, India
Helena Rhee, Computer Science, B.A., James Madison Michael David Rusheen, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University
University; B.S., University of Southern California of Southern California
Anthony James Rifaat, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Baylor Mo Ismail Sabliny, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Embry-
University Riddle Aeronautical University, Arizona
Michael Joseph Rihn, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Kasturi Saha, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Savitribai Phule
Johns Hopkins University Pune University, India
Matthew Amadeus Ritterbush, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Suchismita Sahu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Veer Surendra Sai
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona University of Technology, India
Bruce Isidro Rivera, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., California Surya Venkata Naga Sai Vaishnavi Karra, Electrical Engineering,
State University, Northridge B.Engr., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University,
Jayesh Roat, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Mewar University, Hyderabad, India
India Somesh Atulkumar Sakriya, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Matthew Robinson, Computer Science, B.S., Washington Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
University in St. Louis Farzad Salimi Jazi, Computer Science, B.S., Isfahan University of
Jessica Elena Robles-Najar, Medical Device and Diagnostic Technology, Iran
Engineering, B.S., University of California, Riverside Jose De Jesus Salinas, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., University
Francis Williams Rockwell IV, Computer Science, B.S., of California, Davis
University of Arizona Neekita Deepak Salvankar, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Danny Alexander Rodriguez, Systems Architecting and University of Mumbai, India
Engineering, B.Engr., University of California, Irvine Ankit Samal, Computer Science, B.S., Institute of Technical
Shwetanshu Rohatgi, Computer Science, B.S., Guru Gobind Education and Research, India
Singh Indraprastha University, India Lauren Weber Samios, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., California
Chance Roman, Engineering Management, B.S., Virginia Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Polytechnic Institute and State University Suhail Abdullah Samman, Petroleum Engineering, B.S.,
Matthew David Romig, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Iowa State Louisiana State University
University Mahshad Samnejad, Computer Science, B.S., Sharif University of
Jiahui Rong, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing Technology, Iran; M.S., University of Southern California
University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China Soundarya Sampathkumar, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Jiufeng Rong, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr., SRM University, India
University of New South Wales, Australia Pramod Chandra Samudrala, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Mengjie Rong, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing Jiaotong Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
University, China Ryan Sanders, Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering, B.S.,
Xiaokun Rong, Financial Engineering, B.A., Nankai University, Loyola Marymount University
China Anamika Sangwan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Thapar
Zhihao Rong, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University, University, India
China Sudeeksha Sanikommu, Computer Science, B.S., Jawaharlal
Henry Rook, Astronautical Engineering, B.A., Carleton College Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India

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Master of Science (continued)

Shravan Sanil, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., University of Mehmet Sencan, Electrical Engineering, B.S., California Institute
Mumbai, India of Technology
Nikhilesh Sankara Narayanan, Financial Engineering, B.S., Samwoo Seong, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Inha University,
University of California, San Diego South Korea
Sanjana Sankarakrishnan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Vishal Seshagiri, Data Informatics, B.Engr., University of
National Institute of Technology – Karnataka, India Mumbai, India
Jeffrey W. Sankhagowit, Financial Engineering, B.S., University Sarthak Seth, Computer Science, B.Engr., Guru Gobind Singh
of Texas at Austin Indraprastha University, India
Arnab Sanyal, Computer Science, B.Engr., M.Engr., Indian Priyank Sethi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Savitribai Phule Pune
Institute of Technology – Kharagpur, India University, India
Arnab Sanyal, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., M.Engr., Indian Aayush Milind Shah, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
Institute of Technology – Kharagpur, India Mumbai, India
Kartikey Sapra, Computer Science, B.Engr., VIT University, Dhyey Rikin Shah, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
India Southern California
Kaushal Saraf, Computer Science, B.Engr., Manipal University, Fenil Rakesh Shah, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
India Mumbai, India
Parikshit Saraswat, Computer Science, B.Engr., Indian Institute Miloni Sandeep Shah, Data Informatics, B.Engr., University of
of Technology – Patna, India Mumbai, India
Aditya Sarda, Engineering Management, B.S., Manipal Mohit Umangbhai Shah, Computer Science, B.S., Charotar
University, India University of Science and Technology, India
Anuj Saria, Computer Science, B.Engr., Manipal University, India Shaili Dharmeshkumar Shah, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nirma
Srinjaysoumitra Sarkar, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Savitribai University of Science and Technology, India
Phule Pune University, India Vishad Nehal Shah, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Indus
Cynthia Sarkissian, Civil Engineering, B.S., California State University, India
University, Northridge Yash Vipulbhai Shah, Computer Science, B.Engr., Gujarat
Karun Satish, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Technological University, India Nazim Nisar Shaikh, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University
Sachin Mysore Satish, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya of Mumbai, India
Technological University, India Sufyan Shaikh, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Shraddha Ghanashyam Save, Computer Science, B.Engr., Southern California
University of Mumbai, India Kaushik Shakkari, Computer Science, B.S., Amrita University,
Shreya Sawkar, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of India
Mumbai, India Yahor Shamryla, Civil Engineering, B.S., Belarusian National
Philipp Lukas Schauer, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Technical University, Belarus
B.S., Technische Universitat Munchen, Germany Weitong Shan, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., China University
Yaakov Schefres, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., California of Mining and Technology
Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Yujie Shan, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Yanshan
Chanceleir Bacani Schilling, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., University, China
University of California, Irvine Ziyuan Shan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sichuan University,
Lacy Lane Schneemann, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University China
of Southern California Ruifang Shang, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., North China
Amanda Grace Schoen, Astronautical Engineering, B.A., University of Water Resources and Electric Power, China
Wartburg College Weitong Shang, Financial Engineering, B.S., Renmin University
Lance Aaron Go See, Computer Science, B.S., California State of China
Polytechnic University, Pomona Linsheng Shangguan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing
Richard Kurt Seefeldt, Product Development Engineering, Forestry University, China
B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida; M.S., Sijie Shangguan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Dalian
University of Southern California University of Technology, China
Palak Sehgal, Engineering Management, B.Engr., SRM Kertana Shankar, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Anna
University, India University, India
Sukriti Sehgal, Computer Science, B.Engr., Indira Gandhi Suchitha Shankar, Engineering Management, B.Engr.,
Institute of Technology, India Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Soumili Sen, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Mumbai, Tanay Shankar, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
India Technological University, India

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Master of Science (continued)

Muthu Santhiya Shanmugha Sundaram, Electrical Engineering, Shih-Hsin Shen, Materials Engineering, B.S., National Taipei
B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Technological University, India University of Technology, Taiwan
Anthony Shannon, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., California Xueyao Shen, Computer Science, B.S., Nanjing University, China
Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Yi Shen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University, China
Xuan Shao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of Yisong Shen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Foreign Languages, China University, China
Xuehai Shao, Product Development Engineering, B.S., Illinois Yun Shen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Yunnan University of
Institute of Technology Finance and Economics, China
Zhean Shao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sichuan University, Yuzheng Shen, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of California,
China Berkeley
Nitu Sharaff, Computer Science, B.Engr., VIT University, India Zhanyang Shen, Financial Engineering, B.B.A., University of
Mona Sharifi Sarabi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shahid Wisconsin – Madison
Bahonar University of Kerman, Iran; M.S., University of Zhaoqing Shen, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing
Southern California University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Aakarsh Sharma, Cyber Security Engineering, B.S., Christ Zhun Shen, Computer Science, B.S., Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool
University, India University, China
Ashwin Sharma, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Shiyuan Sheng, Computer Science, B.S., University of Illinois at
Technological University, India Urbana-Champaign
Devansh Sharma, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Yichi Sheng, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai University,
Technological University, India China
Divyanshi Sharma, Computer Science, B.S., Jaypee University of Megha Vasant Shetty, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
Engineering and Technology, India Mumbai, India
Himani Sharma, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., YMCA Swathi Shetty, Engineering Management, B.S., S.N.D.T.
University of Science and Technology, India Women’s University, India
Karan Sharma, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Jialin Shi, Communication Data Science, B.S., Boston University
Technological University, India Jiechang Shi, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Science
Kushal Sharma, Computer Science, B.Engr., Punjab Technical and Technology of China
University, India Kai Shi, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan University of
Parth Sharma, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., SRM University, Technology, China
India Lin Shi, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of British Columbia,
Renduchintala Anjaneya Sharma, Electrical Engineering, Canada
B.Engr., VIT University, India Mo Shi, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Maritime
Siddharth Sharma, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Delhi University, China
College of Engineering, India Zhengtong Shi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University,
Manish Rajabhau Shastrakar, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., China
University of Mumbai, India Ziran Shi, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University of
Nan She, Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Management, Posts and Telecommunications, China
B.S., University of Southern California Ridhi Shikha, Computer Science, B.Engr., Guru Gobind Singh
Xiwei She, Computer Science, B.Engr., M.Engr., Zhejiang Indraprastha University, India
University, China Nikita Mukund Shinde, Computer Science, B.Engr., Goa
Mohammad Mohsin Sheikh, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University, India
R.T.M. Nagpur University, India Zane Michael Shires, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Chen Shen, Computer Science, B.S., Case Western Reserve Southern California
University Devashree Sudhir Shirude, Computer Science, B.Engr., Savitribai
Chenghan Shen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nanjing University Phule Pune University, India
of Posts and Telecommunications, China; B.S., New York Sushmitha Shivakumar Jois, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Institute of Technology Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Chuning Shen, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Jiaotong Praveen Shivanna, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
University, China Technological University, India
Cong Shen, Computer Science, B.S., University of Illinois at Neha Shivaprasad, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Urbana-Champaign Technological University, India
Ming Shen, Computer Science, B.S., Worcester Polytechnic Jagruthi Shivapura Prabhudev, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
Institute Visvesvaraya Technological University, India

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Master of Science (continued)

Debanjana Shrivastava, Astronautical Engineering, B.Engr., KIIT Nan Song, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of
University, India Technology, China
Sagar Rakesh Shukla, Computer Science, B.Engr., Manipal Qun Song, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
University Jaipur, India University, China
Shivani Shukla, Computer Science, B.Engr., Guru Gobind Singh Tangrui Song, Computer Science, B.S., University of Waterloo,
Indraprastha University, India Canada
Kavya Sibbala, Computer Science, B.Engr., Jawaharlal Nehru Yiqing Song, Engineering Management, B.A., Nanjing Forestry
Technological University, Hyderabad, India University, China
Tanmoy Sil, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., West Bengal Yuhang Song, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tsinghua
University of Technology, India University, China
David Silvia, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S., Zhaoyang Song, Communication Data Science, B.A., Tianjin
University of California, Davis University of Finance and Economics, China
Vani Mayur Singala, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Edwin Der Sookiassian, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Mumbai, India California, Irvine
Mahima Singh Deo, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Jonathan L. Srabian, B.S., Purdue University
Technological University, India Deepa Sreekumar, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
Anuj Singh, Computer Science, B.Engr., SRM University, India Kerala, India
Harmeet Singh, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Delhi, Prithvi Mothi Sreenivasan, Computer Science, B.Engr., VIT
India University, India
Kaustabh Singh, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Boston Shreyaa Sridhar, Computer Science, B.Engr., Amrita University,
University India
Prabhjot Singh, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Delhi, Aparna Srikanth, Electrical Engineering, B.S., SRM University,
India India
Shruti Singh, Computer Science, B.S., Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Anirudh Srinivas, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Technical University, India Technological University, India
Neetika Singhal, Computer Science, B.Engr., Guru Gobind Harini Srinivas, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Singh Indraprastha University, India Technological University, India
Nipun Singhal, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Karthik Srinivas, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Technological University, India Technological University, India
Tushar Singhal, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern Sushanth Ikshwaku Sriramaraju, Computer Science, B.Engr.,
California Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Divya Sinha, Computer Science, B.Engr., VIT University, India Amrit Srivastava, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Bharati
Tridash Drigeshbhai Sitwala, Electrical Engineering, B.Equiv., Vidyapeeth University, India
Nirma University of Science and Technology, India Medha Srivastava, Computer Science, B.S., Motilal Nehru
Brett Dayton Sjostrom, Product Development Engineering, B.S., National Institute of Technology, India
University of Wisconsin – Madison Sean Malloy Standbridge, Aerospace and Mechanical
Omar Skalli, Computer Science, B.S., Carnegie Mellon University Engineering, B.S., University of Southern California
Kristian Skistad, Computer Science, B.S., Dakota State University Brian Jang Stephanson, Systems Architecting and Engineering,
Kevin Anthony Smith, Cyber Security Engineering, B.S., B.S., Washington State University
California State University, Dominguez Hills; M.S., M.S., Sara Renee Stevens, Engineering Management, B.S., University
M.S., National University of Southern California
Seema Elizabeth Snitkovsky, Analytics Jeffrey Stone, Computer Science, B.S., Brown University
Megan Snyder, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Arizona State Jackson William Strahle, Mechanical Engineering, B.S.,
University California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Kartik Rohan Somanchi, Electrical Engineering, B.S., VIT Andrew Strimaitis, Computer Science, B.S., Case Western
University, India Reserve University
Do Hee Song, Financial Engineering, B.S., Ajou University, Dimitrios Stripelis, Computer Science, B.S., Athens University of
South Korea Economics, Greece
Haopeng Song, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern Fujin Su, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., China University
California of Mining and Technology, China
Jinze Song, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., East China Haoyi Su, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Shanghai
University of Science and Technology University, China
Mi Youn Song, Data Informatics, B.S., Chung-Ang University, Kening Su, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang University,
South Korea China

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Master of Science (continued)

Kuiren Su, Data Informatics, B.S., University of Southern Nirmal Kumar Sundaramoorthy, Chemical Engineering, B.S.,
California SRM University, India
Tsung-Yen Su, Computer Science, B.S., National Chengchi Srivathsan Sundaresan, Electrical Engineering, B.S., B.S.,
University, Taiwan National Institute of Technology – Karnataka, India
Zhan Su, Computer Science, B.Engr., East China Normal Vyas Sundhar Babu, Computer Science, B.S., Amrita University,
University India
Dhruv Subramaniam, Analytics, B.S., Purdue University Eleanor Mina Sung, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of
Akshay Subramanya Holla, Green Technologies, B.Engr., Southern California
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Adrian Colin Sunga, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Atrish Sudheer Bhat, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Southern California
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Saikrishna Sunkam, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Adesh Singh Sudheer, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Jawaharlal Minnesota, Twin Cities
Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India Khyati Pradeep Suratwala, Computer Science, B.Engr., University
Jungmin Suh, Computer Science, B.Engr., Kwandong University, of Mumbai, India
South Korea Swapnil Anil Surdi, Astronautical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Anthony Suherli, Financial Engineering, B.S., University of Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
Washington Arjun Surendran, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Mahatma Gandhi
Sambhav Sumbli, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., VIT University, India
University, India Chaitra Suresh, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Guiquan Sun, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin University Technological University, India
of Technology and Education, China Divya Suri, Applied Data Science, B.A., University of California,
Hang Sun, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., City University of Berkeley
Hong Kong David A. Sutter, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of
Hanjie Sun, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., B.Engr., Shandong Southern California
University of Science and Technology, China Vaidhyanathan Swaminathan, Cyber Security Engineering,
Jingbo Sun, Computer Science, B.Engr., Tianjin University, B.Engr., Anna University, India
China; M.S., University of Southern California Lakshay Swani, Computer Science, B.S., Guru Gobind Singh
Junda Sun, Electrical Engineering, B.S., The Ohio State Indraprastha University, India
University Melissa Swats, Computer Science, B.S., University of Virginia
Lingjun Sun, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Qingdao Jeffrey Swidrak, Computer Science, B.S., Clarkson University
University, China Venkata Krishna Naveen Tadala, Electrical Engineering, B.S.,
Luying Sun, Operations Research Engineering, B.Engr., National Institute of Technology – Tiruchirappalli, India
Tsinghua University, China Sina Taghvaee, Environmental Engineering, B.S., Sharif
Maoqin Sun, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., University of University of Technology, Iran
Science and Technology, Beijing, China Rohan Takale, Computer Science, B.S., M.Engr., University of
Renpeng Sun, Computer Science, B.S., Zhejiang University, Sheffield, United Kingdom
China Saloni Takawale, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Savitribai Phule
Ruohan Sun, Computer Science, B.Engr., Huazhong University Pune University, India
of Science and Technology, China Namrata Tammareddy, Computer Science, B.S., SRM University,
Shangrou Sun, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of India
Posts and Telecommunications, China Jiayi Tan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beihang University,
Siqi Sun, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong China
University, China Kyle Ellis Tan, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern
Tianyi Sun, Computer Science, B.Engr., Central South California
University, China Mengchen Tan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University,
Xingcheng Sun, Computer Science, B.S., Beijing Jiaotong China
University, China Xiaowen Tan, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., China University
Yidan Sun, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shandong University, of Petroleum (East China)
China Yifan Tan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sun Yat-sen University,
Yujie Sun, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong China
University, China Haoyang Tang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of
Yujun Sun, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University of Technology, China
Science and Technology, China Sheng-Kai Tang, Computer Science, B.S., National Chengchi
University, Taiwan

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Master of Science (continued)

Ye Tang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University, Brianna Leilani Thielen, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Harvey
China Mudd College
Yiwen Tang, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Harbin Institute of Kristopher Canning Thomas, Mechanical Engineering, B.S.,
Technology, China California State University, Long Beach
Yixiao Tang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xidian University, Nisha Mariam Thomas, Computer Science, B.Engr., University
China of Mumbai, India
Yongkui Tang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Peking University, Rosna Thomas, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
China Technological University, India
Shreyas Sanjaykumar Tank, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Varsha Shibu Thomas, Computer Science, B.Engr., Birla Institute
Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, India of Technology and Science, India
Tanushree, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Northcap University, Ciara Baaba Thompson, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering,
India B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Arizona
Bo Tao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University of Lucy Thompson, Engineering Management, B.S., Northeastern
Posts and Telecommunications, China University
Siyu Tao, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr., Danielle Thorp, Engineering Management, B.S., University of
Zhengzhou University, China Southern California
Xinyi Tao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Jiangsu University, Bharath Chandra Thota, Data Informatics, B.S., Jawaharlal
China Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India
Xinyu Tao, Financial Engineering, B.S., Jinan University, China Hongfei Tian, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Harbin Institute
Xuezheng Tao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Harbin Engineering of Technology, China
University, China Jingye Tian, Computer Science, B.S., Peking University, China
Yang Tao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Qingdao University, Shangru Tian, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern
China California
Alyx Sara Tauber, Analytics, B.S., University of Southern Yuan Tian, Computer Science, B.Engr., Harbin Institute of
California Technology, China
Kavian Tavakoli Yazdi, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Islamic Azad Yulu Tian, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University of
University, Iran Science and Technology, China
Prachi Suhas Tawalare, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dr. Yuwei Tian, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Xiamen University,
Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, India China
Shannon Rui-Yee Tee, Applied Data Science, B.S., University of Dhanashri Prashant Tidke, Computer Science, B.Engr., Savitribai
California, Davis Phule Pune University, India
Nicholas Terrile, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern Joshua Daniel Tims, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S.,
California University of Oklahoma
Tyler Teruya, Engineering Management, B.S., University of Matthew Tinkey, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., University of
Southern California South Florida
Hardik Tewari, Computer Science, B.Engr., Manipal University, Matthew James Tittensor, Chemical Engineering, B.S., University
India of Southern California
Andrew Chin Tey, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Nisha Tiwari, Computer Science, B.Equiv., M.S., Banaras Hindu
California, Los Angeles University, India
Raj Paresh Thaker, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Subodh Chandra Tiwari, Computer Science, B.Equiv., Banaras
Mumbai, India Hindu University, India; B.Equiv., Indian Institute of
Bhakti Shripad Thakurdesai, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Technology – Bombay, Powai, India
Savitribai Phule Pune University, India Vivek Pradeep Tiwari, Computer Science, B.Engr., Jaipur
Phathorn Thammasorn, Computer Science, B.Engr., Chiang Mai Engineering College and Research Centre, India
University, Thailand William Tjandra, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern
Lakshmi Nikhil Thamminedi, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., California
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Josue Antonio Tobar, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Pacific
Thanakorn Thanasujaree, Green Technologies, B.Engr., Silpakorn Union College
University, Thailand; M.S., Chulalongkorn University, Joshua McIsaac Tobin, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Dartmouth
Thailand College; M.D., Boston University
Heather Theologidy, Materials Engineering, B.S., University of Kelly Midori Toma, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Southern California Southern California
Balasubramanian Thiagarajan, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Anna Bretton O’Reilly Tomlinson III, Petroleum Engineering, B.S.,
University, India Michigan State University

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Master of Science (continued)

Mohammed Tonkal, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Emily Anne Vargas, Materials Science, B.S., Florida State
King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia University
Shadi Torabi, Chemical Engineering, B.S., University of Akshay Anup Vartak, Computer Engineering, B.S., VIT
California, Los Angeles University, India
Peter William Tower, Systems Architecting and Engineering, Sreenivas Murthy Vasamsetti, Computer Science, B.S., P.E.S.
B.S., University of Oklahoma Institute of Technology, India
Minh Tuan Tran, Computer Science, B.S., University of Ishaan Vasant, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Birla Institute of
Oklahoma; M.S., Stanford University Technology and Science, India
Mansi Tripathi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Guru Gobind Singh Gagan Vasudev, Computer Science, B.Engr., Guru Gobind Singh
Indraprastha University, India Indraprastha University, India
Ekta Himanshu Trivedi, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Kunal Vasudeva, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
University of Mumbai, India Technological University, India
Raunaq Trivedi, Computer Science, B.S., Jaypee Institute of Desikan Veeraraghavan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., SRM
Information Technology, India University, India
Men Chan Tsai, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Chulalongkorn Harika Veeravalli, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
University, Thailand Technological University, India
Michael Yunn-Horng Tsang, Computer Science, B.S., University Shiv Prathik Velagala, Data Informatics, B.Engr., GITAM
of California, Berkeley; Ph.D., University of Southern University, India
California Akshay Arvind Velankar, Computer Science, B.Engr., Savitribai
Ta-Hsin Tseng, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Sun Yat-Sen Phule Pune University, India
University, Taiwan Sunayana Vempati, Computer Science, B.Engr., Osmania
Tatsuya Brian Tsujii, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of University, India
Portland Trisha Venkatesh, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Andrew Han Tsun, Computer Science, B.S., University of Technological University, India
California, San Diego Anish Verma, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern
Brianna Tu, Cyber Security Engineering, B.S., University of California
California, Irvine Simon Alexander Vierma, Astronautical Engineering, B.S.,
Wentao Tu, Financial Engineering, B.S., Southwestern University University of Southern California
of Finance and Economics, China Hemkesh Vijaya Kumar, Computer Science, B.S., PES University,
Yan Tu, Financial Engineering, B.A., Southwestern University of India
Finance and Economics, China Ashwin Vijayavel, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Anna
Shreya Shivayogi Turmari, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University, India
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Jennifer Danielle Villacis, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of
Dhananjay Tyagi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Guru Gobind Southern California
Singh Indraprastha University, India Hugo Villafana, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University of
Alexander Nicholas Ukanwa, Medical Device and Diagnostic Southern California
Engineering, B.S., University of California, Riverside Lizvette Villafana, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University of
Ulubilge Ulusoy, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Istanbul California, Los Angeles
Technical University, Turkey Rafael Viramontes Jr., Civil Engineering, B.S., University of
Piyush Nagnath Umate, Computer Science, B.Engr., Savitribai California, Los Angeles
Phule Pune University, India Alyssa Arlette Viscio, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of
Nikhil Umesh Sargur, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Southern California
Technological University, India Karen L. Vo, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., California State
Shravan Upadhyaya, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University, Northridge
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Tal Elan Volk, Product Development Engineering, B.S.,
Neelam Dilip Vagal, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of University of Southern California
Mumbai, India Anastasia Voloshinov, Computer Science, B.A., Pomona
Charlene Phyllis Valerio, Computer Science, B.S., Embry-Riddle College
Aeronautical University, Florida Dhvani Sandipbhai Vora, Computer Science, B.S., Dhirubhai
Varsha Srinivasa Iyengar Varadarajan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Ambani Institute of Information and Communication
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Technology, India
Priscila Vargas de Oliveira, Green Technologies, Grad.Cert., Yash Yogesh Vora, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
University of Southern California; M.Engr., Rice University Mumbai, India

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Master of Science (continued)

Sachin Vorkady Balakrishna, Computer Science, B.Engr., Hsing Hsien Wang, Computer Science, B.S., National Chiao
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Tung University, Taiwan
Anh Thi Hong Vu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Huijun Wang, Computer Science, B.S., Colorado State University
Minnesota, Twin Cities Jianfei Wang, Computer Science, B.S., Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool
Neelesh Vyas, Computer Science, B.S., Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University, China
Technical University, India Jianing Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Sichuan
Mohak Milind Wagh, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of University, China
Mumbai, India Jiaqi Wang, Environmental Engineering, B.S., Donghua
Harsh Balu Waghela, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of University, China
Mumbai, India Jing Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Southern
Jakub Waligorski, Product Development Engineering, B.S., California
University of California, San Diego Jinxin Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University,
Chengming Wan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Jiangxi Normal China
University, China Junying Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Ocean University of
Xingchen Wan, Materials Engineering, B.S., Fudan University, China
China Kaidong Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., M.S., Beijing
Xueying Wan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanchang University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
University, China Kaixi Wang, Computer Science, B.S., Tulane University
Bangyan Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Jilin University, Kaixing Wang, Computer Science, B.S., SUNY Stony Brook
China Kewei Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Science
Beibei Wang, Computer Science, B.S., University of Science and and Technology, Liaoning, China
Technology of China Lei Wang, Chemical Engineering, B.S., University of Tulsa
Bingjun Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Lijiao Wang, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan University of
Massachusetts, Amherst Technology, China
Bipeng Wang, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Shenyang University Lingfeng Wang, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Michigan State
of Chemical Technology, China University
Bo Wang, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Pennsylvania Linjing Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shandong University,
State University China
Boyuan Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong Longfei Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing
University, China University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Chao Wang, Financial Engineering, B.A., Hunan University, Lu Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool
China University, China
Ding Wang, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Beijing Information Lu Wang, Analytics, B.S., Donghua University, China
Science and Technology University, China Minchen Wang, Data Informatics, B.S., University of California,
Estelle Qianqiong Wang, Computer Science, B.S., University of Irvine
California, San Diego Mingfeng Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Dalian
Fei Wang, Data Informatics, B.Engr., M.Engr., Beihang University of Technology, China
University, China Qian Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Dalian University of
Hanming Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., The Ohio State Technology, China
University Qiannan Wang, Computer Science, B.S., Shanxi Agricultural
Hao Wang, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong University University, China
of Science and Technology, China Qiaohui Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Normal
Haolong Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., M.S., Nanchang University, China
University, China Qile Wang, Analytics, B.S., University of Delaware
Haomin Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University Qing Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of
of Technology, China Posts and Telecommunications, China
Haoxin Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xiamen University, Qiong Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong
China University of Science and Technology, China
He Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Harbin Institute of Qiuke Wang, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Beijing University of
Technology, China Posts and Telecommunications, China
Hongbo Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Hefei University of Renyu Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Dalian
Technology, China; M.S., Northwestern University Nationalities University, China
Hongcheng Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., East China Ruoyu Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai
University of Science and Technology University, China

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Master of Science (continued)

Ruthannah Hope Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University Yifan Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Fudan University,
of California, Irvine China
Shichun Wang, Computer Science, B.S., University of Nebraska, Yifan Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University,
Lincoln China
Shuo Wang, Financial Engineering, B.A., University of Denver Yifeng Wang, B.Engr., Beihang University, China
Shuo Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Tsinghua University, Yifu Wang, Computer Science, B.S., University of Electronic
China Science and Technology of China
Sichen Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., China University Yihang Wang, Computer Science, B.S., University of California,
of Mining and Technology San Diego
Tao Wang, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Capital University of Yihao Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Harbin
Economics and Business, China Engineering University, China
Tianlei Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Donghua University, Yilun Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of
China Posts and Telecommunications, China
Tianmiao Wang, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Shanghai Yimin Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Tianjin University,
University of Science and Technology, China China
Tsu Hao Wang, Computer Science, B.S., National Chung Cheng Yin Wang, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Communication
University, Taiwan University of China
Wei Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.A., Zhongnan University of Yipeng Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Economics and Law, China Science and Technology of China
Weichang Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., East China Yuanpeng Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
University of Science and Technology Nottingham, Ningbo China
Wenliang Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of Yubo Wang, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern
Nottingham, Ningbo China California
Wenyi Wang, Green Technologies, B.Engr., Hohai University, Yuhan Wang, Data Informatics, B.S., Peking University, China
China Yun Cheng Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Taiwan
William Wang, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern University
California Yuying Wang, Applied Data Science, B.S., Shanghai University,
Xinkai Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University China
of Posts and Telecommunications, China Zhaoqi Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of
Xinqi Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University Posts and Telecommunications, China
of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China Zheng Wang, Financial Engineering, B.A., Wuhan University,
Xinyu Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Capital Normal China
University, China Zhengyi Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Qingdao University,
Xinyuan Wang, Computer Science, B.S., Guangxi University, China
China Zhenyu Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., China University
Xitong Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of of Mining and Technology
Cincinnati; B.Engr., Chongqing University, China Zhibo Wang, Operations Research Engineering, B.S., Purdue
Xuelin Wang, Financial Engineering, B.S., Xi’an Jiaotong- University
Liverpool University, China Zhiyu Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Harbin
Yajie Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Tianjin Chengjian Engineering University, China
University, China Zhiyuan Wang, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Yang Wang, Financial Engineering, B.A., South University of University, China
Science and Technology of China Zi Wang, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., Sichuan
Yang Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shandong University of Agricultural University, China
Science and Technology, China Zian Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nanjing University,
Ye Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Xi’an Jiaotong China
University, China; M.S., Peking University, China Zifan Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Colorado School of
Yi Wang, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern Mines
California Zijian Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of
Yi Wang, Materials Engineering, B.S., Michigan State Chemical Technology, China; M.S., University of Southern
University California
Yifan Wang, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of Zijie Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang University,
Southern California China

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Master of Science (continued)

Zikai Wang, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Nanjing University of Robert Wieland, Computer Science, B.A./B.M., DePauw
Posts and Telecommunications, China University
Ziqiao Wang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Northwestern Ryan Wesley Williams, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., United
Polytechnical University, China States Air Force Academy
Zishu Wang, Applied Data Science, B.A., B.S., University of Jonathan Jason Wilson, Computer Science, B.A./B.S., University
California, Los Angeles of California, Los Angeles
Zixi Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of California, Arthur Win, Computer Engineering, B.S., University of Tulsa
San Diego Alexander Winger, Computer Science, B.S., California State
Raj Avinash Wani, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Savitribai Phule Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pune University, India Robert MacKenzie Winn, Computer Science, B.S., Florida
Scott Wardrum, Computer Science, B.S., The Ohio State Atlantic University
University Ryan Winters, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
Tranice R. Warner, Environmental Engineering, B.S., California California, Santa Cruz
State University, Fresno Gordon Hubert Wong, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Erin J. Watkins, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of Southern Washington
California Linda Wong, Computer Science, B.S., University of California,
Thomas Joseph Weaver, Computer Science, B.S., University of San Diego
Southern California Mason Timothy Wong, Materials Engineering, B.S., University
Tiberius John Wehrly, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Purdue of Southern California
University Tsan Kwong Wong, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of
Bingqing Wei, Financial Engineering, B.A., Capital University of Hong Kong
Economics and Business, China Chenyu Wu, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., University of Tulsa
Chenghao Wei, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong Chunyang Wu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Arizona State
University, China University
Chengwei Wei, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Central South Hao Wu, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan University of
University, China Technology, China
Huanshen Wei, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University, Jiachen Wu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
China University, China
Junnan Wei, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Dalian University Jianan Wu, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Shenzhen University,
of Technology, China China
Xin Wei, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing Normal University, Jiang Wu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sichuan Institute of
China; M.S., Carnegie Mellon University Fine Chemical Industry Research and Design, China
Xingyu Wei, Computer Science, B.S., Nankai University, China Jiasheng Wu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University of
Yongzhi Wei, Computer Science, B.Engr., Lanzhou University, Technology, China
China Jiawen Wu, Computer Science, B.S., Beijing Institute of
Taylor Tim Welch, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S., Technology, China
Brigham Young University, Idaho Jingyi Wu, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai
Matthew Wellens, Systems Architecting and Engineering, B.S., University, China
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida Muze Wu, Computer Science, B.S., China University of
Junjing Wen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sichuan University, Geosciences – Beijing
China Qian Wu, Analytics, B.S., Chongqing University, China
Tianyang Wen, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong Qiong Wu, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Beihang University, China
University, China Qiong Wu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Xi’an University of
Zhang Wen, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Rose-Hulman Institute Science and Technology, China
of Technology Ruey-Tzer Wu, Computer Science, B.B.A., Soochow University,
Guifan Weng, Computer Science, B.S., South China Agricultural Taiwan
University Runming Wu, Data Informatics, B.S., Wuhan University, China
Qiuyu Weng, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xiamen University, Siyu Wu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
China University, China
Sizhe Weng, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Lanzhou University, Songnan Wu, Computer Science, B.S., The Ohio State University
China Tianfan Wu, Financial Engineering, B.S., Miami University
Zhuo Weng, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Electronic Tong Wu, Applied Data Science, B.S., University of Wisconsin –
Science and Technology of China Madison

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Master of Science (continued)

Wenqian Wu, Computer Science, B.S., Shanghai University of Jianwen Xiao, Computer Science, B.S., Nanjing University, China
Finance and Economics, China; M.S., University of Southern Jiyun Xiao, Computer Science, B.S., California Institute of
California Technology
Wenrui Wu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Iowa State University Shuai Xiao, Computer Science, B.S., St. Lawrence University
Xiaowei Wu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing Jiaotong Sichen Xiao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University
University, China of Technology, China
Xuye Wu, Financial Engineering, B.S., University of Illinois at Siqi Xiao, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan University of
Urbana-Champaign Technology, China
Ya Wu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nankai University, China Weidong Xiao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan
Yanan Wu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Southeast University, University of Science and Technology, China
China Xiaofeng Xiao, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Wuhan
Yichen Wu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China; Grad.Cert., University of Southern
University, China California
Yihan Wu, Computer Science, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong Zhengxi Xiao, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern
University, China California
Yiming Wu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong Bowen Xie, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of
University, China Technology, China
Yinghan Wu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Donghua University, Hanchen Xie, Computer Science, B.S., Michigan State University
China; M.S., University of Southern California Jiani Xie, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Changsha University, China
Yu-Hsiu Wu, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Mengji Xie, Financial Engineering, B.A., B.S., University of
Yuan Ze University, Taiwan; Grad.Cert., University of California, Davis
Southern California Songye Xie, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Jiaotong
Yunzhu Wu, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Southern Medical University, China
University, China Tian Xie, Computer Science, B.S., Fudan University, China
Yusheng Wu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Yubing Xie, Computer Science, B.S., University of Michigan,
University, China Ann Arbor
Zhengbo Wu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Southwest Yufei Xie, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Science and
Jiaotong University, China Technology of China
Zhenhai Wu, Computer Science, B.S., University of California, Xuechong Xin, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., South China
Irvine Agricultural University
Zijian Wu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of Yilin Xin, Analytics, B.Engr., Donghua University, China
Technology, China Mengde Xing, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Northwest
Changhong Xi, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., University of Agriculture and Forestry University, China
Science and Technology, Beijing, China Wenjian Xiong, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Tsinghua
Bei Xia, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Jiaotong University, University, China
China Yi Xiong, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Nanchang University, China
Jiefeng Xia, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Zhejiang Chang Xu, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Beijing University of Posts
University, China and Telecommunications, China
Li Xia, Computer Science, B.S., Zhejiang University, China Chang Xu, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., B.Engr., Huazhong
Lingfeng Xia, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University of University of Science and Technology, China
Technology, China Dewei Xu, Computer Science, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Ningyuan Xia, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan University, China
University of Science and Technology, China Fang Xu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Tian Xia, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Harbin Engineering University, China
University, China Fanqing Xu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Fudan University,
Wei Xia, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Bridgeport; China
B.Engr., Wuhan University of Science and Technology, China Jianing Xu, Computer Science, B.S., University of Nottingham,
Weiyi Xia, Analytics, B.Engr., China Jiliang University Ningbo China; B.S., University of Nottingham, United
Xin Xia, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan University of Kingdom
Technology, China Jiaqi Xu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Changsha University of
Bixiong Xiang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Jiaotong Science and Technology, China
University, China Ke Xu, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Sichuan University, China
Andong Xiao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong Keyu Xu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Hefei University of
University of Science and Technology, China Technology, China

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Master of Science (continued)

Longyao Xu, Materials Engineering, B.S., South Central Minliang Yan, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Central South
University for Nationalities, China University, China
Lu Xu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University of Peilun Yan, Applied Data Science, B.S., Purdue University
Posts and Telecommunications, China Qianhong Yan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beihang
Mingang Xu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of University, China
Electronic Science and Technology of China Wenyou Yan, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan University,
Pengxiang Xu, Computer Science, B.S., Purdue University China
Shuo Xu, Financial Engineering, B.A., Renmin University of Wenyue Yan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Central South
China University, China
Tianxiang Xu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Yida Yan, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin University,
California, Los Angeles China
Weili Xu, Computer Engineering, B.S., Michigan State Yiming Yan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing Institute of
University Technology, China
Xin Xu, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang University, Yiming Yan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tongji University,
China China
Yiwen Xu, Computer Science, B.A., Tsinghua University, China; Yujun Yan, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr.,
M.S., London School of Economics and Political Science, Donghua University, China
United Kingdom; M.A., University of Southern California Ziyue Yan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of
Yuanjing Xu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Southern Posts and Telecommunications, China
California Aihan Yang, Analytics, B.S., University of Southern California
Yuhang Xu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Hangzhou Dianzi Bo Yang, B.S., China University of Petroleum
University, China Bo Yang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Southwest Jiaotong
Yun Xu, Financial Engineering, B.S., University of California, University, China
Santa Barbara Borui Yang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University,
Yunpeng Xu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University, China
China Chanyoon Yang, Financial Engineering, B.S., B.B.A., Yonsei
Yunpeng Xu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Taiyuan University University, South Korea
of Technology, China Chien-Sheng Yang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., National
Zhanhao Xu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
University, China Daiming Yang, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern
Zhaoliang Xu, Computer Science, B.S., University of California
Nottingham, Ningbo China Dan Yang, Data Informatics, B.S., Dalian Maritime University,
Zhiyuan Xu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Tongji University, China
China Dingzhu Yang, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Ziyi Xu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai University, China Science and Technology, Beijing, China
Zongdi Xu, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Jiangnan University, Fan Yang, Computer Science, B.S., University of Washington
China Fan Yang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Purdue University
Chengzhe Xue, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Fengwei Yang, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Sichuan Agricultural
Manchester, United Kingdom; B.Engr., Beihang University, University, China
China Hanzhe Yang, Civil Engineering, B.S., Portland State University;
Dongxing Xue, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of B.Engr., Jilin Jianzhu University, China
California, Davis Jingxing Yang, Computer Science
Kathleen Yu Jie Xue, Computer Science Jizhou Yang, Computer Science, B.S., Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool
Shun Xue, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xidian University, China University, China
Srushti Yadhunath, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nanyang Kai Yang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shandong University,
Technological University, Singapore China
Afra Yaghoubian, Product Development Engineering, B.S., Lan Yang, Financial Engineering, B.S., Sichuan University, China
University of Southern California Liang Yang, Financial Engineering, B.A., National Taipei
Mahikanth Nag Yalamarthi, Computer Science, B.Engr., University, Taiwan
Osmania University, India Michael Kuang Yang, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Danping Yan, Computer Science, B.A., Saint Louis University California, San Diego
Juefei Yan, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Central South University, Mingzhi Yang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xidian University,
China China

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Master of Science (continued)

Mohan Yang, Computer Science, B.S., Macau University of Junjie Michael Yao, Financial Engineering, B.S., B.S., University
Science and Technology of Southern California
Qifan Yang, Computer Science, B.S., Tsinghua University, China Liyang Yao, Computer Science, B.S., B.S., United International
Sen Yang, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Lehigh College, China
University Mingjun Yao, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai
Shang-En Yang, Computer Science, B.S., National Chung Hsing Jiao Tong University, China
University, Taiwan Zehao Yao, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Hubei University
Tao Yang, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong University of of Arts and Science, China
Science and Technology, China Devon Anthony Yates, Computer Science, B.S., Loyola
Tianyao Yang, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr., Marymount University
China Institute of Industrial Relations Boying Ye, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., University of
Vincent Yang, Computer Science, B.A., Northwestern University Shanghai for Science and Technology, China
Wenruifan Yang, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Xinjiang University, Peifeng Ye, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University,
China China
Wentao Yang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Chengdu Shiqi Ye, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Ningbo Institute of
University of Information Technology, China Technology, Zhejiang University, China
Xiaoding Yang, Financial Engineering, B.S., Central University of Shuting Ye, Data Informatics, B.S., Wuhan University of
Finance and Economics, China Technology, China
Xin Yang, Financial Engineering, B.A., Anhui University of Weiguo Ye, Computer Science, B.Engr., Sun Yat-sen University,
Finance and Economics, China China
Yang Yang, Computer Science, B.S., University of Electronic Ziran Ye, Computer Science, B.B.A., Xi’an University of
Science and Technology of China; M.S., University of Technology, China
California, Riverside Ziyu Ye, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Northeastern University,
Yayi Yang, Engineering Management, B.S., Shanghai University China
of Finance and Economics, China Haripriya Yeddula, Computer Science, B.Engr., Osmania
Yige Yang, Financial Engineering, B.S., University of California, University, India
Santa Barbara Leigh Pei Yeh, Computer Science, B.S., University of Michigan,
Yihao Yang, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Peking University, Ann Arbor
China Yun-Te Yeh, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Chung-Yuan Christian
Yixin Yang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin University, University, Taiwan
China Siddartha Yeliyur Shivakumara Swamy, Electrical Engineering,
Yuanxiu Yang, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Electronic Science and Technology of China Pang-Wei Yen, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., National
Yuelun Yang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Southern Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
California Yin-Hsia Yen, Computer Science, B.Engr., National Central
Yueti Yang, Computer Science, B.S., University of Toronto, University, Taiwan; M.Engr., National Taiwan University
Canada Chen Yi, Financial Engineering, B.S., University of California,
Yufan Yang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beihang University, Irvine
China Zhuoying Yi, Computer Science, B.Engr., Donghua University,
Yulong Yang, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin University, China
China Fnu Yilina, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of
Zeshi Yang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang Technology, China
Gongshang University, China Donghua Yin, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of
Zhao Yang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing Jiaotong Technology, China
University, China Jie Yin, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Electronic
Zhen Yang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang University, Science and Technology of China
China Mo Ying, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Beijing University of Posts
Zhiyong Yang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of and Telecommunications, China
Science and Technology of China Jonathan Henry Yoke, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., University
Zike Yang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Southwest Jiaotong of Virginia
University, China Minsok Yon, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Washington State
Ziqiu Yang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of University
South China; B.S., Shanghai University, China Seung Hee Yoon, Computer Science, B.S., Inha University,
Jinwei Yao, Financial Engineering, B.S., SUNY Stony Brook South Korea

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Master of Science (continued)

Bryant Wayne Young, Computer Science, B.A., University of Haonan Yue, Financial Engineering, B.A., University of
Southern California International Business and Economics, China
Anfeng Yu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University Jiaxin Yue, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Northwestern
of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China Polytechnical University, China
Anyang Yu, Computer Science, B.S., Wenzhou-Kean University, Zhen Yue, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong University
China of Science and Technology, China
Chentao Yu, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., University of Southern Ahsan Zaman, Computer Science
California Victor Zamarian, Computer Science, B.S., University of the
Cong Yu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beihang University, Pacific
China Jingzhi Zang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing Technology
Hong Yu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Huazhong University of Business University, China
Science and Technology, China Santiago Zapata Marin, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Monterrey
Jianxin Yu, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Hefei University of Institute of Technology, Mexico
Technology, China Khadija Zavery, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Jun Yu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University of Technological University, India
Posts and Telecommunications, China Ashwin Zayaraz, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Pondicherry
Junquan Yu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Suzhou University University, India
of Science and Technology, China Jeremy Chi-Hon Zee, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Columbia
Lang-Chi Yu, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., National Taiwan University
University Cheng Zeng, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing
Lili Yu, Computer Science, B.S., Zhejiang University, China; University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
M.S., Florida State University Qin Zeng, Computer Science, B.Engr., Southwest Jiaotong
Mengqian Yu, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern University, China
California Qingwen Zeng, Petroleum Engineering, B.Engr., China
Qianmu Yu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University of University of Geosciences – Wuhan; B.Engr., China University
Science and Technology of China of Geosciences – Beijing
Weixuan Yu, Financial Engineering, B.A., Franklin & Marshall Qingzi Zeng, Computer Science, B.Engr., Tianjin Polytechnic
College University, China
Wensheng Yu, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Yi Zeng, Computer Science, B.Engr., Chongqing University,
Electronic Science and Technology of China China
Yilun Yu, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Ziqi Zeng, Computer Science, B.Engr., Huazhong University of
Institute and State University Science and Technology, China
Zehan Yu, Chemical Engineering, B.S., The Ohio State Haiqiang Zha, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Southeast
University University, China
Zeya Yu, Financial Engineering, B.S., Wuhan University, China Chaofan Zhai, Applied Data Science, B.S., Shanghai University
Zhenghao Yu, Analytics, B.Engr., Central South University, of Finance and Economics, China
China Tianrui Zhai, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shandong
Zhongyu Yu, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University University of Science and Technology, China
of Posts and Telecommunications, China Chuqi Zhan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan University
Zifan Yu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian Maritime of Technology, China
University, China Lixuan Zhan, Applied Data Science, B.Engr., Jinan University,
Haoming Yuan, Financial Engineering, B.S., South China China
Agricultural University Yuxiang Zhan, Computer Science, B.S., Zhejiang University,
Jincheng Yuan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shenzhen China
University, China Bowen Zhang, Petroleum Engineering, B.Engr., Northeast
Junhao Yuan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nankai University, Petroleum University, China
China Boxin Zhang, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Donghua
Meixue Yuan, Computer Science, B.Engr., Southwest Jiaotong University, China
University, China Boyu Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shandong University,
Mengdi Yuan, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Central South China; B.S., Australian National University
University, China Changlin Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang
Yiting Yuan, Environmental Engineering, B.S., University of University, China
Arizona Chenlu Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Science
Zi Yuan, Financial Engineering, B.S., Purdue University and Technology, Beijing, China

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Master of Science (continued)

Chong Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Jiaotong Lei Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., B.Engr., Harbin
University, China Institute of Technology, China
Chuyang Zhang, Computer Science, B.A., Pennsylvania State Lei Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang Science and
University Technology University, China
Da Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Jilin Agricultural Mengyu Zhang, Computer Science, B.S., Drexel University
University, China Mingwei Zhang, Computer Science, B.S., University of Science
Di Zhang, Engineering Management, B.Engr., Nankai University, and Technology of China
China Qi Zhang, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Suzhou University,
Dian Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Hubei University, China
China Qin Zhang, Analytics, B.S., University of Texas at Austin
Dongxu Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin Qing Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xidian University, China
University, China Qiuyi Zhang, Communication Data Science, B.S., University of
Fan Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Chemical Technology, China Renjie Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of
Haiteng Zhang, Financial Engineering, B.A., Beihang University, Technology, China
China Rou Zhang, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Beijing Institute of
Hanwen Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan Technology, China
University of Technology, China Rui Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University,
Haochen Zhang, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Hefei University of China
Technology, China Ruizhi Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Science
Haojun Zhang, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Shandong and Technology of China
University, China Ruizhi Zhang, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Pennsylvania State
Haoming Zhang, Computer Science, B.S., Tianjin University of University
Technology and Education, China Runzhou Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang
Hejia Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University, University, China
China Ruyi Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Beijing Institute of
Houkun Zhang, Financial Engineering, B.A., Beijing Jiaotong Technology, China
University, China Shihui Zhang, Engineering Management, B.Engr., China
Huaiyu Zhang, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai University of Petroleum (East China)
University, China Shunkai Zhang, Computer Science
Hui Zhang, Analytics, B.A., North University of China Shuoheng Zhang, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing
Jiahao Zhang, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., East China University of Posts and Telecommunications, China; B.S.,
University of Science and Technology New York Institute of Technology
Jiahao Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University Siqi Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of
of Posts and Telecommunications, China Posts and Telecommunications, China
Jian Zhang, Computer Science, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong Tianyu Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., North China Electric
University, China Power University of Beijing
Jiao Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Science Weijie Zhang, Computer Science, B.S., Michigan State
and Technology, Beijing, China University
Jiawei Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Weizhuo Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University
Maritime University, China of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Jiawen Zhang, Financial Engineering, B.A., Shanghai Ocean Wenjie Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University,
University, China China
Junhang Zhang, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Qiqihar Willis Zhang, Engineering Management, B.S., University of
University, China California, Irvine
Junpeng Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Jinan University, Xiangyu Zhang, Analytics, B.S., Michigan State University
China Xiaochen Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University
Kailin Zhang, Computer Science, B.S., Beijing University of Posts of Posts and Telecommunications, China
and Telecommunications, China Xiaoqiong Zhang, Financial Engineering, B.A., Zhejiang
Kaitai Zhang, Computer Science, B.S., Fudan University, China University of Finance and Economics, China
Ke Zhang, Computer Science, B.S., Nanjing University of Science Xiaoyu Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of
and Technology, China; M.S., Fudan University, China Technology, China
Kebowen Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Xiaozhou Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang
University of Engineering Science, China University, China

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Master of Science (continued)

Xinyang Zhang, Data Informatics, B.Engr., Nanjing University Jiyuan Zhao, Analytics, B.Engr., East China University of Science
of Posts and Telecommunications, China; B.S., New York and Technology
Institute of Technology Junrui Zhao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of
Xueer Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Chemical Technology, China
University of Science and Technology, China Liangwei Zhao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Dalian University of
Yan Zhang, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Virginia Technology, China
Polytechnic Institute and State University Lijie Zhao, Data Informatics, B.S., University of Wisconsin –
Yang Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Huazhong Madison
University of Science and Technology, China Longhao Zhao, Data Informatics, B.S., Arizona State University
Yi Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Donghua University, Qi Zhao, Computer Engineering, B.S., Pennsylvania State
China University
Yizhan Zhang, Materials Engineering, B.Engr., Taiyuan Qiancheng Zhao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang
University of Technology, China University, China
Yu Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Central South Tianchi Zhao, Analytics, B.S., University of Science and
University, China Technology of China
Yu Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., East China University of Tianlu Zhao, Computer Science, B.S., Beijing University of Posts
Politics and Law, China and Telecommunications, China
Yuanhang Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Harbin Wei Zhao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Xi’an Jiaotong
Institute of Technology, China University, China
Yuanhui Zhang, Financial Engineering, B.S., Pennsylvania State Xuening Zhao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Southeast
University University, China
Yuhao Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Jinan University, Yichuan Zhao, Computer Science, B.Engr., B.Engr., Huazhong
China University of Science and Technology, China
Yujia Zhang, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Michigan State Yu Zhao, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing Institute of
University Petrochemical Technology, China
Yumeng Zhang, Computer Engineering, B.S., Sichuan University, Zhengyu Zhao, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Boston University
China; M.Engr., Ritsumeikan University, Japan Zihan Zhao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Xi’an University of
Yuning Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beihang Technology, China
University, China Ziwei Zhao, Cyber Security Engineering, B.Engr., Guangdong
Yunzhe Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., Northeast Petroleum University of Technology, China
University, China Fangyuan Zheng, Computer Engineering, B.S., Syracuse
Ze Zhang, Civil Engineering, B.S., Oregon State University University
Zengguang Zhang, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Henan University, Hangjie Zheng, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University,
China China
Zhen Zhang, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University of Huichen Zheng, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xiangtan
Technology, China University, China
Zhen Zhang, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Kaisi Zheng, Computer Science, B.S., Michigan State University
Electronic Science and Technology of China Siqi Zheng, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Dalian University
Zhuofan Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of of Technology, China
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Xiaodong Zheng, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Kunming
Zihao Zhang, Materials Engineering, B.S., Qingdao University of University of Science and Technology, China
Science and Technology, China Xiaoling Zheng, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Anyi Zhao, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University Massachusetts, Lowell
of Science and Technology, China Xiaoshuang Zheng, Environmental Engineering, B.S., Northeast
Chen Zhao, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nanjing University of Normal University, China
Posts and Telecommunications, China Xiaoyu Zheng, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University,
Chenyang Zhao, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin China
University, China Yang Zheng, Financial Engineering, B.A., Hunan University,
Gaoshu Zhao, Computer Science, B.Engr., University of Science China
and Technology, Beijing, China Yang Zheng, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xiamen University,
Hanming Zhao, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., North China China
Electric Power University of Beijing Yi Zheng, Electrical Engineering, B.S., ShanghaiTech University,
Hanyu Zhao, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Purdue University China

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Master of Science (continued)

Yicheng Zheng, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., University of Yiyang Zhou, Computer Science, B.S., Purdue University
California, Berkeley Zilong Zhou, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Rose-Hulman
Jiaying Zhong, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Chongqing Institute of Technology
University of Posts and Telecommunications, China Ziwei Zhou, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Northeastern
Jingbang Zhong, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Harbin University, China
Institute of Technology, China Ziyu Zhou, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., South China
Bocong Zhou, Computer Science, B.S., Nanjing University, University of Technology
China Guangyu Zhu, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Hefei University of
Chang Zhou, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong Technology, China
University, China Hanrui Zhu, Computer Engineering, B.S., The Ohio State
Dan Zhou, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Jinling University, China University
Gary Zhou, Computer Science, B.S., University of California, Kelei Zhu, Financial Engineering, B.A., Wuhan University, China
Irvine Keren Zhu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Tongji University, China
Guoqing Zhou, Computer Science, B.S., University of Science Masong Zhu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Nanjing Tech
and Technology of China; Ph.D., University of Southern University, China
California Pengxiang Zhu, Computer Science, B.S., University of Southern
Jiafeng Zhou, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai California
Jiao Tong University, China Runhe Zhu, Computer Science, B.S., Tianjin University, China
Jieyang Zhou, Materials Science, B.Engr., Wuhan University of Weiqi Zhu, Financial Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Technology, China University, China
Jing Zhou, Applied Data Science, B.S., University of Shanghai Xi Zhu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Xidian University, China
for Science and Technology, China Yi Zhu, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University of
Mo Zhou, Financial Engineering, B.S., University of California, Civil Engineering and Architecture, China
Irvine Yihui Zhu, Environmental Engineering, B.Engr., Hohai
Qi Zhou, Financial Engineering, B.A., University of California, University, China
Berkeley Yizhen Zhu, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Beihang
Qiao Zhou, Environmental Engineering, B.S., South China University, China
Normal University Yuanyuan Zhu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Zhejiang University,
Runze Zhou, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University China
of Posts and Telecommunications, China Yueqi Zhu, Computer Science, B.S., University of Oregon
Shang Zhou, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Chongqing Yuqin Zhu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University
University of Posts and Telecommunications, China of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Sichen Zhou, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing University Yutong Zhu, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Hunan Institute of
of Posts and Telecommunications, China; B.S., New York Engineering, China
Institute of Technology Zhaoqi Zhu, Computer Science
Tianxin Zhou, Computer Science, B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Zhenghua Zhu, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Sichuan
Institute University, China
Wei Zhou, Computer Science, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong Zhengnan Zhu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beihang University,
University, China China
Wenxin Zhou, Computer Science, B.Engr., Xi’an Jiaotong Zifan Zhu, Computer Science, B.S., Sichuan University, China
University, China Xueer Zhuang, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.Engr.,
Xinyu Zhou, Computer Science, B.Engr., Huazhong University Tianjin University, China
of Science and Technology, China Kyle Richard Ziesig, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Purdue
Yaoqi Zhou, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of University
Posts and Telecommunications, China Bo Zou, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University of
Yihan Zhou, Computer Science, B.S., University of Nottingham, Technology, China
Ningbo China Yun Zou, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Nanjing University, China
Yinping Zhou, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., North China Yahan Zuo, Civil Engineering, B.S., Wuhan Institute of
Electric Power University of Beijing Bioengineering, China
Yixuan Zhou, Computer Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai
University, China

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Graduate Certificate – Software Architecture

Diego Alves Brandao

Graduate Certificate – Systems Architecting and Engineering

Stone Walker Reichert Sheila Evans Caroline Marie Watts
Dodson Kwan Joo McComas Jr.

USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

Dean Pinchas Cohen

Bachelor of Science – Gerontology

Maya Abdulridha Shannon Rylie Hennessy Lorenzo Gabriel Batingal Sharon Talasazan
Claire Andrews, Minor – Celeste Debora Kim Pasia, Minor – Health Care Tari Renee Williams
Business Daral Maesincee, Minor – Studies Kyle Tian-Yu Xia, Minor –
Corey Michael Burrill Economics Kayla Anise Richardson, Health Care Studies
Elianna Zarah Cohen Alexis Maggelet, Minor – Minor – Occupational Jonathan Yoo
Sydney Brandes Fraser Business Finance Science Minyang Zhang, Minor –
Jenna N. Giulioni Vanessa Akelian Ocon, Kyla Richardson, Minor – Health Policy & Education
Sandhyarani Gullapalli, Minor – Cultural Occupational Science and Society
Minor – Science and Competence in Medicine & Courtney Shen
Management of Biomedical Dance
Therapeutics

Master of Aging Services Management

Michelle En-Deh Chao, B.A., National Chengchi University, Jun Ji, B.F.A., Shanghai International Studies University, China;
Taiwan B.A., Xianda College of Economics and Humanities, China;
Brent P. Chappell, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; Grad.Cert., University of Southern California
M.B.A., University of California, Irvine Celeste Debora Kim
Jane Chen, B.S., I-Shou University, Taiwan Hanyun Li, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Crystal N. Covington, B.A., California Baptist University Huihui Li, B.A., Jiamusi University, China
Shu Fang, B.A., Chengdu Neusoft University, China Xurui Li, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Olivia-Anne Felibrico, B.A., Ramapo College Shen Liang, B.A., Chinese Culture University, Taiwan
Menglu Gao, B.S., Beijing Information Science and Technology Yi-Hsuan Liao, B.B.A., Tamkang University, Taiwan
University, China Jintaek Lim, B.A., Hankuk University of Foreign Studies,
Monica Marilyn Gonzalez, B.L.A., University of Nevada, Reno South Korea
Yuanyuan Han, B.S., Liaoning University, China; Grad.Cert., Chiu-Yuan Lin, B.S.W., Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan
University of Southern California Haojun Lin, B.A., Jimei University, China
Yang He, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Minjin Lin, B.A., Jinan University, China; M.S., University of
Hua-I Hsu, B.B.A., National Central University, Taiwan; M.B.A., Southern California
American University Sinong Lin, B.B.A., Nanjing University of Posts and
Xinrui Hu, B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Telecommunications, China; Grad.Cert., University of
Pomona Southern California
Po-Rung Huang, B.A., Feng Chia University, Taiwan Yunhe Liu, B.S., North China Institute of Aerospace
Sandra Melina Hudock, B.A., California State University, Engineering, China
Bakersfield Roel Lopez, B.A., University of Texas, El Paso
Gregory Hwee, B.A., University of California, San Diego Linda Palafox, B.S., Arizona State University

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Master of Aging Services Management (continued)

Tabitha Dorcas Payton-Wood, B.A., Ashford University Ruixian Tan, B.A., University of British Columbia, Canada
Abigail Mathes Pitou, B.S., University of New Hampshire; Ran Tao, B.A., University of California, Irvine
M.B.A., Southern New Hampshire University Yuduan Tian, B.B.A., Guangzhou University of Chinese
Annalise Brooke Proctor, B.A., Concordia University Irvine Medicine, China
Han Qian, B.A., Michigan State University Chun Wang, B.A., Soochow University, Taiwan
Jiabin Qiu, B.L., Guangzhou University, China; Grad.Cert., Yuedi Wang, B.B.A., Woodbury University
University of Southern California Yueran Wang, B.A., Nanjing University, China
Robin Reeves, B.B.A., Howard University Han Wen, B.A., Donghua University, China
Anni Ren, B.A., Sichuan University, China Jinghang Wu, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Nelson Adony Rubio Argueta, B.S., California State University, Shenming Wu, B.A., Dalian Medical University, China
Los Angeles Mengkai Xue, B.S., Jiangsu University, China
Kristen Scriven, B.S., B.S., University of Phoenix Jinjin Ye, B.A., Zhejiang University of Technology, China
Nantao Shen, B.A., Washington College Hedan Yin, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Ming Sun, B.B.A., China Agricultural University Feifei Zeng, B.A., California State Polytechnic University,
Maria Herminda Tan Szymanski, B.S., University of Maryland Pomona
University College Yufeng Zhang, B.S., Beijing Normal University, China

Master of Arts – Gerontology

Stephen Alexander Baccari, B.S., University of San Francisco Sarah Jane Ponce, B.S., California State University, Fullerton
Blair Emma Harper Billings, B.A., Arizona State University Michelle Rita Safarian, B.S., University of Southern California
Elise Marie Collins, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Tammy Lynn Sensel, B.A., Texas State University
Allison Groves, B.S., Cornell University Yuhan Shi, B.B.A., University of Vermont
Alexis Rose Jones, B.S., Biola University Sheila Smith, B.A., Ohio Northern University; M.B.A.,
Sarah Lynn Konecnik, B.A., James Madison University University of South Carolina
Andrea Kurzulian, B.S., California State University, Northridge Sherri L. Snelling, B.A., University of Southern California
Yennifer Laverde, B.A., Montclair State University Andrew Mason Sokolowski, B.S., Bowling Green State
Jin Liang, B.S., University of Oregon University
Jiayi Liu, B.A., University of Sheffield, United Kingdom Robyn Lauren Stratford, B.A., Butler University
Shawnna A. Maltbie, B.A., University of San Francisco Dongyan Tan, B.Engr., Guilin University of Electronic
Erica Martin, B.S., Fayetteville State University; M.S., Central Technology, China
Michigan University; M.S.W., University of Southern Erica L. Thygesen, B.A., Reed College; M.S.W., University of
California Southern California
Cordelia McGee-Tubb, B.A., Vassar College; M.F.A., California Johnny Franklin Torres, B.S., California State University, Fresno
College of the Arts Layana White, B.A., University of Southern California
Gillian Miller, B.S., University of Southern California Stacey Sterling White, B.S., Texas A&M University; M.A.,
Thai Quoc Nguyen, B.A., Brown University; M.B.A., Columbia University of Houston
Southern University Haifeng Xu, B.Engr., Nanjing University of Science and
Kelly Norton, B.A., Brigham Young University Technology, China
Sherry Pauline, B.S., California State University, Long Beach Yong Zhang, B.L., Peking University, China

Master of Science – Gerontology

Sara Alamdari, B.S., California State University, Northridge Mengya Cheng, B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Jordan Christine Anthony, B.A., University of Southern Calina Clark, BIS, Georgia State University
California Shad Edward Cruz, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Michelle Barba, B.S., California State University, Fullerton Mingdong Cui, B.Med., Harbin Medical University, China
Amanda Marie Berger, B.S., California State Polytechnic Emily Michelle DaCosta, B.S., Villanova University
University, Pomona Rong Fan, B.S., University of Posts and Telecommunications,
Stephanie Elizabeth Bolton, B.S., University of Southern China
California Ruixin Fang, B.S., Tianjin University of Science and Technology,
Ranier Castillo, B.S., California State University, East Bay China
Jillian S. Chaney, B.S., Duquesne University Lydia Catherine Freeman, B.A., California State University,
Sicong Chen, B.A., Shanxi University, China Los Angeles; M.B.A., National University

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Master of Science – Gerontology (continued)

Marianna Y. Gonzalez Chavez, B.S., San Diego State University Yuxin Pan, B.A., Boston University
Madison Leigh Gouza, B.S., University of Maryland, Juyoung Park, B.S., Kyungpook National University, South Korea
College Park Jennifer Lynn Pearce, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Shyam Faiz Hassan, B.S., University of Southern California Bailin Peng, B.S., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Jessica Li McClay Howard, B.S., University of Southern Holly Jean Rice, B.S., California Polytechnic State University,
California San Luis Obispo
Hsuan-Yao Huang, B.S., Chang Gung University, Taiwan Annalise Rosik, B.S., California Baptist University
Yuchen Huang, B.A., University of Colorado, Denver Christy Elizabeth Schuld, B.S., University of Wisconsin –
Oscar Jan, B.S., University of California, Davis Whitewater
Sijie Jiang, B.B.A., George Washington University, School of LaDale Sibley, B.S., California State University, San Bernardino
Medicine and Health Sciences; Grad.Cert., University of Siyao Song, B.B.A., Shenyang Institute of Technology, China
Southern California Jade Corinne Tamyo, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Dongjian Jin, B.Engr., University of Posts and Yilin Tan, B.A., Zhejiang University, China
Telecommunications, China Brooke Alexandra Tilson, B.S., University of Southern California
Jane Jung, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Lucila Torres, B.S.W., New Mexico State University
Laura Denise Kauffman, B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder Kylie Uyeda, B.S., University of Southern California
Rahil N. Khasgiwale, B.S., University of Southern California Alec Thomas Walker, B.S., The Ohio State University
You Yeon Kim, B.B.A., Boston University; M.A., Yonsei Yanan Wang, B.A., Fudan University, China
University, South Korea Yuanyuan Wei, B.L., Southeast University, China
Lacy Kuester, B.A., College of William & Mary; M.P.P., Si Wen, B.Med., Nanjing Medical University, China
University of Southern California Wan-Ling Weng, B.S., Chang Gung University, Taiwan
Alexis Lang, B.S., Loyola Marymount University Xiaoyan Wu, B.Engr., Wuhan University of Science and
Hye Rynn Juliana Lee, B.A., Chapman University Technology, China; M.Engr., Shanghai University, China;
Jiaqi Li, B.Engr., Beijing Jiaotong University, China M.B.A., Tulane University
Yutong Li, B.A., Southwest University for Nationalities, China Shi Xian, B.A., Beijing Hospitality Institute, China; Grad.Cert.,
Yingxin Liang, B.A., University of Science and Technology, University of Southern California
Beijing, China Ziheng Xu, B.S., Southeast University, China
Peng Liu, B.A., Beijing Technology Business University, China Li Yan, B.A., Huanggang Normal University, China
Yueming Ma, B.A., Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Yuan Yao, B.S., M.S., Liaoning Normal University, China
China Yujia Ye, B.A., Shanghai Normal University, China
Siddharth Wallace Nagaich, B.A., University of Southern Tiffany Li Yuan, B.S., Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
California Ruiling Zhang, B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Lillie Nally, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles Xijie Zhang, B.S., University of South Florida
Christina Marie Overstreet, B.S., Johnson & Wales University Fengxue Zhou, B.A., Capital Normal University, China
Shaina Page, B.S.W., Clark Atlanta University; M.S.W., Tong Zhu, B.B.A., University of Miami
University of Southern California

Graduate Certificate – Gerontology

Cheryl Renee Brown Shanshan Li
Jennifer Goldberg Pamela Y. Williams

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Dean Andrew T. Guzman

Juris Doctor
Arye Chaim Abraham, B.S., University of Southern California Landon J. Dial, B.A., California Polytechnic State University,
Michelle D. Ahn, B.A., Wellesley College San Luis Obispo
Meaghan E. Allen, B.A., Transylvania University Samuel Djahanbani, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles;
Stephanie Alvarez Salgado, B.A., University of California, M.B.T., University of Southern California
Santa Barbara Carson Jon Dodd, B.S., Southern Illinois University –
Nnola Somtochi Amuzie, B.A., University of California, Edwardsville
Los Angeles Jeffrey R. Dohoda, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Benjamin P. Andrews, B.A., Washington University in St. Louis Joseph Chuckuka Egbule, B.A., California State University,
Nikita L. Aneja, B.A., University of California, Davis San Bernardino
Taylor M. Apodaca, B.A., University of Arizona Steven D. Eheart, B.A., Valparaiso University; M.A., Indiana
Elena Arnold, B.A., Sarah Lawrence College University, Bloomington
Elizabeth Avunjian, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Madeliene G. Eldred, B.A., University of Richmond
Dveen L. Babaian, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Tristyn J. English-Beckwith, B.S., University of Texas at Austin
Eugenia Bagdassarian, B.A., University of California, San Diego Adriana Erquiaga, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Michael Ball, B.A., University of Florida Kelsey Marie Falkenberg, B.A., University of San Diego
Zakary Baron, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Bruce D. Fan, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Lisseth Bayona, B.S., California State University, Northridge Alexandra Nicole Farinacci, B.S., B.A., University of Southern
Reece C. Bennett, B.A., University of California, Irvine California
Jonathan Daniel Berger, B.A., University of California, Samuel B. Fein, B.M., University of Miami
Los Angeles Claudia H. Fendian, B.A., Northwestern University
Aparna Bhattacharya, B.S., University of California, Berkeley Izabella Ferayan, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Alexander J. Blaznik, B.S., University of Miami Michael Grant Fitts, B.S., Johns Hopkins University
John J. Bloodworth, B.S., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Derrick M. Fong-Stempel, B.A., University of California,
Alan D. Borelli, B.A., Princeton University Los Angeles
Christopher Y. Bouquet, B.A., Lafayette College Evan G. Forbes, B.M., Indiana University, Bloomington
Bryon J. Boyce, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Rose Marie Frihart, B.A., University of Tulsa
Alexander Z. Bulkin, B.B.A., University of San Diego Johnson Fu, B.S., University of La Verne
Nathaniel Bulluck, B.A., Middlebury College Robina Ann Gallagher, B.A., University of Georgia
Latrice Marcella Burks, B.A., College of Wooster Matthias Gallas, B.A., Brown University
Krisha Mae A. Cabrera, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Kevin J. Ganley, B.B.A., University of San Diego
Charles Robert Cahill, B.A., Amherst College Katie P. Garcia, B.A., Columbia College
Jeremy Kai Len Chai, B.S., Case Western Reserve University Anissa Ghafarian, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Jesse Song Chen, B.A., Brandeis University Nicole Q. Gilliland, B.A., University of Washington
Christine E. Cheung, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Ronald E. Gomez, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Michelle Bokyung Choi, B.A., University of California, Jingchao Gong, LL.B., Peking University, China
Los Angeles Justin L. Greene, B.B.A., University of New Mexico,
Joel D. Christensen, B.S., Santa Clara University Albuquerque
Ha Hyun Chung, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Teresa M. Greider, B.A., Asbury University
Michael M. Citrin, B.A., Hunter College Marie E. Griffith, B.A., University of Southern California
Joseph B. Clavin, B.S., Pennsylvania State University Thomas R. Groeller, B.A., University of Missouri, Columbia
Dor M. Cohen, B.A., Brandeis University Ian James Griffith Harbor, B.A., Purdue University
Jaclyn C. Combs, B.A., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Joseph E. Harper, B.A., Loyola University, New Orleans
Jacqueline Taylor Concilla, B.A., University of California, Samantha O. Hay, B.A., Northeastern University
Santa Barbara Candice F. Heinze, B.A., University of San Diego
Kristopher Coombs Jr., B.A., M.A., M.A., Tufts University Steven K. Herlin, B.A., Brigham Young University
Gregory George Costa, B.A., George Washington University Tasha K. Herzfeld, B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder
Anita Cumarasamy, B.A., University of Western Ontario, Canada Matthew L. Honig, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Samantha L. Delbick, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Alexandra Lily Howerton, B.A., Pepperdine University

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Juris Doctor (continued)

Carolyn Grace Hudson, B.A., Southern Methodist University Samantha Jia Shun Ong, B.A., University of California,
Philip Mhan Hwang, B.A., New York University Los Angeles
Erika D. Ingram, B.A., University of Southern California Jared C. Osborne, B.A., New York University
Laura Ashley Isaacson, B.A., SUNY Binghamton Kaitlyn N. Pangburn, B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington
David Javidzad, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Andrew J. Park, B.A., University of Southern California
Savannah Lynn Jensen, B.A., University of San Diego Ricca Prasad, B.S., George Washington University
Emily Ping Jordan, B.S., Loyola Marymount University Shelley C. Preisler, B.A., University of Maryland, College Park
Kathryn C. Kafka, B.A., Villanova University Tyler S. Prime, B.A., Arizona State University
Leah M. Katz, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Ariel Rose Prince, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Erin Raye Kelley, B.A., University of Wisconsin – Madison Michael Dean Procopio, B.A., University of California,
Joanna Leigh Kessler, B.A., Kenyon College San Diego
Paulina A. Knotts, B.A., University of Delaware Aliyah Marie Redic, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Adam M. Korn, B.A., Miami University Benjamin Asher Reinach, B.S., University of California,
Julie Gervais Kvedar, B.A., Vanderbilt University San Diego
Brian W. Kwak, B.A., Johns Hopkins University Chet P. Reyen, B.A., Princeton University
Jonathan N. Kwortek, B.A., Indiana University – Purdue Matthew Robinson, B.A., University of San Diego
University Indianapolis Amanda N. Rogers, B.S., University of Texas at Austin
Philip Lamborn, B.A., M.A., Abilene Christian University Jason Rooindej, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Jeong Hwan Lee, B.S., Cornell University Jalen A. Russell, B.A., University of Virginia
Megan Lee, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Alexander P. Saccogna, B.A., Vanderbilt University
Sangjun Lee, B.A., Hillsdale College Luis A. Saenz Jr., B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Sang Min Lim, B.A., Brown University Gurgen Sargsyan, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Alexandra S. Lotty, B.A., University of Maryland, College Park Eva M. Schifini, B.A., Occidental College
Celia Rose Lown, B.A., Kenyon College Anne Schneider, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Chenxi Lu, B.A., Kalamazoo College Carson A. Scott, B.A., New York University; M.A., University of
Kaili Carroll Lynn, B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology Pennsylvania
Casey Havens Mangan, B.A., Azusa Pacific University Raquel Alexa Sghiatti, B.S., Cornell University
Vaheh Manoukian, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Shayna Sharim, B.A., University of Southern California
Sarah Joan Marson, B.A., University of Southern California Sahil Sandeep Sheth, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
MacKenzie O. Mathews, B.A., Loyola Marymount University Morgan Wells Simpson, B.A., University of South Carolina
Alexandra M. Mayo, B.S., Syracuse University Allison Anne Skager, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Meghan M. McBerry, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Julia L. Steinberg, B.F.A., New York University
Joshua P. McWhorter, B.A., Columbia College Adam B. Stern, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Brennan R. Meier, B.A., Macalester College Joshua A. Stillman, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Nicole A. Meier, B.A., Santa Clara University Ariana Stobaugh, B.A., University of Southern California; M.A.,
Nabi Menai, B.A., Brandeis University Loyola Marymount University
Courtney J. Mendoza, B.A., Chapman University Eric T. Straka, B.B.A., University of San Diego
Nassim Moallem, B.A., San Diego State University Desiree M. Sulzmann, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Ella Ann Moberg, B.A., Duke University Pengweixi Sun, B.A., University of Delaware
Ryan Daley Montag, B.S., University of Southern California Nathaniel F. Sussman, B.A., University of Western Ontario,
Kevin Lucas Moore, B.S., Arizona State University Canada
Tara N. Moossaian, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Jodi Joyce Tai, B.A., University of the Pacific
Conner S. Morris, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Dylan Kornmayer Tedford, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno
Gregg Charles Myerson, B.A., Tulane University Erica C. Tooch, B.A., Tufts University
Ronen Nahouray, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Haley B. Tuchman, B.A., University of Texas at Austin
Thaddeus Napier-Dunnings, B.S., University of Southern Cody M. Uyeda, B.A., M.C.M., University of Southern
California California
Khoa D. Nguyen, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Eduardo Vargas Cortes, B.A., University of California,
Catherine Rose Noble, B.S., University of Massachusetts, Santa Barbara
Amherst Kevin Wang, B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
David Scott Norick, B.A., Chapman University Lauren Elizabeth Weinberger, B.A., Vanderbilt University
Pj M. Novack, B.A., University of Washington Jennifer Ashley Wilson, B.A., University of California, Davis
John Rupert O’Neal, B.S., University of Colorado at Boulder Charles P. Winkler III, B.S., West Virginia University
John Michael Oltean, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Katie L. Woginrich, B.A., University of Oregon

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Taylor M. Wright, B.A., University of California, Riverside Pilseon Yoo, B.S., Sogang University, South Korea
Jackson Peter Wyche, B.S., M.S., University of Southern Vivian Zambrano, B.A., M.A., California State University,
California Northridge
Eun Suk Yang, B.S., University of California, Irvine; M.A., Ashley M. Zavala, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Columbia University Nicholas C. Zebrowski, B.A., University of Chicago
Kevin M. Yao, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Andrew R. Zerfass, B.A., Winthrop University

Master of Comparative Law

Ghobad Doostmohammadloo, Grad.Cert., Grad.Cert., LL.M.,
University of Southern California; LL.B., Islamic Azad
University, Iran

Master of Dispute Resolution

Henry Vincent Alfano, B.A., SUNY Stony Brook Eliana Kohanzad, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles;
Christie Aust, B.S., Excelsior College M.A., Pepperdine University
Algrie Monique Bridges, B.A., Fordham University Helen Maria Lopez, B.S., Union Institute and University
Dulce Grissel Ceja, B.A., Mount St. Mary’s University John Two Hearts Madrid, B.S., California Polytechnic State
Daniel K. Choi, B.A., University of California, Irvine; Grad.Cert., University, San Luis Obispo
M.Ed., University of Southern California; Ph.D., New York Kelly Moy, B.S., Pepperdine University; M.B.A., Concordia
University University-Irvine
Eric Andre Garcia, B.S., United States Air Force Academy; Samuel William Henry Pullos
M.B.A., Texas A&M University – Commerce Jordan Ruga, B.A., University of Utah
Manrique Villa Gomez, B.A., Grad.Cert., M.C.M., M.P.D., Sheena Victoria, B.S., Pepperdine University
University of Southern California Madeline Renee Wall, B.A., California State University,
Kennisha Lynna Green, B.S., California State University, Long Beach
Los Angeles Crystal K. Williams, B.A., University of Southern California
Ellisse Christine Herrera, B.A., California State University, Seungyeon Yoo, B.S., University of Southern California
Long Beach

Master of Laws
Mahzad Abasianrad, LL.B., Islamic Azad University, Iran Haithm Alkharshi, LL.B., King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
Nicole Abrahamian, B.A., California State University, Maha Mohammed Almogren, B.A., Prince Sultan University,
Los Angeles; M.A., Queen Mary University of London, Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom Norah Abdullah Alshiddi, B.A., Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud
Sultan Abusubait, LL.B., Aston University, United Kingdom Islamic University, Saudi Arabia
Syed Salman Ali Aga, B.B.A., LL.B., Christ University, India Mohammad Yousif M. Alsubyyil, LL.B., King Abdulaziz
Jessica Marie L. Agra, B.S., Santa Clara University; J.D., University, Saudi Arabia
Ateneo De Manila University, Philippines Ranaa Abdulrahman A. Alzaid, LL.B., Umm Al-Qura University,
Temitope Osho Akande, LL.B., Obafemi Awolown University, Saudi Arabia
Nigeria Chen An, Grad.Cert., University of Southern California; LL.B.,
Rawan Alawaji, LL.B., Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, China
University, Saudi Arabia Arjan Atwal, LL.B., University of East Anglia, United Kingdom
Abdulmohsen Abdulrahman Alderim, B.S., King Abdulaziz Promise Fisayomi Ayansiji, LL.B., University of Ibadan, Nigeria
University, Saudi Arabia Jason Baac, B.S., Sogang University, South Korea; B.B.A., Seoul
Younis Fahad Aleatany, LL.B., King Abdulaziz University, Digital University, South Korea
Saudi Arabia Vanjula C. Badri, LL.B., Middlesex University, United Kingdom
Ibrahim Aleed, Grad.Cert., University of Southern California; Judith Jung Yeon Baek, B.A., University of Southern California
LL.B., King Saud University, Saudi Arabia Yue Bai, LL.B., Zhongnan University of Economics and Law,
Majed Ahmed Alghamdi, LL.B., King Abdulaziz University, China
Saudi Arabia Nurila Baitay, LL.B., L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National
Qutaiba Alhajri, LL.B., University of Salford, United Kingdom University, Kazakhstan

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Bakhytzhan Balabayev, B.A., L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National Qi Cheng, LL.B., Hainan University, China
University, Kazakhstan Zishan Cheng, LL.B., Ocean University of China
Shamanna Balasubramanya, B.Engr., University of Mysore, India; Suhwan Cho, B.S., Hanyang University, South Korea
LL.M., M.A., National Law School of India University, India; Yi-Chun Cho, Grad.Cert., University of Southern California;
LL.B., Karnataka State Law University, India LL.B., Ming Chuan University, Taiwan
Philipp Behr, J.D., University of Bremen, Germany Jaewon Choi, B.S., Seoul National University, South Korea; J.D.,
Disha Bhagwat, B.B.A., LL.B., Christ University, India Chonbuk National University, South Korea
Shiruo Bi, LL.B., Minzu University of China Lauren Sunmih Choi, LL.B., Kon-Kuk University, South Korea
Tuba Hayriye Bilecik Antonelos, LL.B., Marmara University, Haoming Chu, Grad.Cert., Grad.Cert., LL.M., University of
Turkey Southern California; LL.B., China University of Political
Fanny Bodin, LL.B., University College London, United Science and Law
Kingdom Cecelia Coombs, B.A., Pace University; M.S., Regis University
Ivana Bolcheva, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Ciaran Matthew Cupples, LL.B., University of Wolverhampton,
Kanatbek Burkhanov, LL.B., Kyrgyz State University, Kyrgyzstan England
Hao Cai, LL.B., Beijing Jiaotong University, China Jerusha D’Souza, LL.B., University of Mumbai, India
Wenjing Cai, Grad.Cert., University of Southern California; Fernanda Da Silva Flores, LL.B., Universidade do Vale do Rio
LL.B., China Agricultural University dos Sinos, Brazil
Yasmmin Freitas Caiado, LL.B., Faculdade de Direito de Vitoria, Qi Dai, LL.B., Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Brazil Yunzhou Dai, LL.B., East China University of Political Science
Chengyao Cao, B.A., Jinan University, China and Law
Enhan Cao, M.A., Dalian Maritime University, China Nurman Dairabayev, LL.B., Al-Farabi Kazakh National
Xinyue Cao, B.A., University of Arizona; LL.B., Ocean University, Kazakhstan
University of China Xiaoyang Deng, LL.B., Dalian University of Technology, China
Yiwei Cao, LL.B., Shanghai International Studies University, Yi Deng, LL.B., South China Normal University
China Linjie Ding, LL.B., East China University of Politics and Law,
Noemie Cavaille, LL.B., LL.M., Universite Paris X, Nanterre, China
France Aya Domen, LL.B., J.D., Waseda University, Japan
Tung Chan, LL.B., London School of Economics and Political Anel Donenbayeva, LL.B., KIMEP University, Kazakhstan
Science, United Kingdom Mengyuan Dong, LL.B., Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Yanjie Chang, LL.B., University of Electronic Science and Shiwen Dong, Grad.Cert., University of Southern California;
Technology of China LL.B., Capital University of Economics and Business, China
Yuqing Chang, LL.B., China University of Geosciences – Wuhan Yujia Dong, LL.B., Hubei University of Police, China
Yizhuo Chao, LL.B., Northwest University of Political Science Anushka Doshi, LL.B., Christ University, India
and Law, China Sepideh Doust Mohammadi, LL.B., Allameh Tabataba’i
Hemin Chen, LL.B., Ningbo University, China University, Iran; LL.M., Islamic Azad University, Iran; M.A.,
Hong Chen, B.A., Beijing Wuzi University, China University of Tromso, Norway
Jhe-Yu Chen, LL.B., Chinese Culture University, Taiwan Qiang Du, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Manyu Chen, LL.B., China University of Political Science and Chengrui Duan, LL.B., Ocean University of China; LL.B.,
Law University of Arizona
Peilin Chen, LL.B., Central University of Finance and Adriana Edwards, LL.B., Universidade Paulista, Brazil
Economics, China Seungchan Eom, B.S., B.Engr., Korea University, South Korea
Suo Chen, LL.B., East China University of Political Science and Chineme I. Ezeife, LL.B., University of Lagos, Nigeria
Law Sijia Fan, LL.B., Xianda College of Economics and Humanities,
Xinyao Chen, LL.B., Nanjing University of Finance and China; M.A., Shanghai University of International Business
Economics, China and Economics, China
Yao-Chun Chen, LL.B., Tunghai University, Taiwan Zhiqing Fan, LL.B., Hunan Agriculture University, China
Yijue Chen, LL.B., China University of Political Science and Law Zhuyi Fan, LL.B., East China University of Politics and Law
Yiqiu Chen, B.A., Zhejiang University, China Farhood Farazmand, B.A., Islamic Azad University, Iran
Yumin Chen, LL.B., Shanghai University, China Bing Feng, LL.B., Beijing University of Chemical Technology,
Zeen Chen, LL.B., Southwest University of Political Science and China
Law, China Jing Feng, LL.B., Southwest University of Political Science and
Jiaming Cheng, LL.B., Dongbei University of Finance and Law, China
Economics, China Qiao Feng, Grad.Cert., University of Southern California; LL.B.,
Pei Cheng, LL.B., Nanchang University, China Jiangnan University, China

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Richard Todd Fields, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Matthew James Hobbs, B.A., Charles Sturt University, United
Molly Flynn, B.A/LL.B., Bond University, Australia Kingdom; Dipl., University of Law, United Kingdom
Qishu Fu, LL.B., East China Jiaotong University; LL.M., Huiying Hong, LL.B., Central University of Finance and
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Economics, China
Yiwei Fu, LL.B., East China University of Political Science and Ana Luiza Honorio De Lima Cabral Ma, LL.B., Faculdade
Law Natalense para o Desenvolvimento do Rio Grande do Norte,
Christabel Akweley Gabor, LL.B., Kwame Nkrumah University Brazil
of Science and Technology, Ghana Rodrigo Hornedo, LL.B., Universidad Anahuac, Mexico
Arlene Oliveros Gamboa, B.A., LL.B., Adamson University, Faezeh Sadat Hosseini Saeed, LL.B., University of Science and
Philippines Culture, Iran; LL.M., Allameh Tabataba’i University, Iran
Mengchan Gao, B.A/LL.B., China University of Political Science Kai Chieh Hsu, B.A., National Chengchi University, Taiwan
and Law Mingyang Hu, Grad.Cert., University of Southern California;
Yankun Gao, LL.B., South Central University for Nationalities, LL.B., LL.M., Tianjin University of Commerce, China
China Wenhui Hu, LL.B., Shanghai Maritime University, China
Cansugul Gayret, LL.B., Koc University, Turkey; LL.M., Yang Hu, B.S., Hainan University, China
Galatasaray University, Turkey Yunfei Hu, LL.B., China University of Political Science and Law
Linkang Ge, Grad.Cert., University of Southern California; Ziran Hu, LL.B., East China University of Political Science and
LL.B., Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, Law
China Sung Min Huang, LL.B., Tunghai University, Taiwan
Isaac George, B.B.A., LL.B., KIIT University, India Yijun Huang, LL.B., Guangdong University of Foreign Studies,
Jenna R. Gilliland, B.A., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; China
LL.B., University of Westminster, United Kingdom Yuechun Huang, LL.B., East China University of Political
Leila Ili Gordon, B.A., King’s College London, United Kingdom; Science and Law
M.A., University of Bristol, United Kingdom Zhixian Huang, LL.B., Jinan University, China
Leonardo M. Graziottin, B.A., Federal University of Rio de Da Huo, LL.B., East China University of Political Science and
Janeiro, Brazil Law
Hengqian Guo, Grad.Cert., University of Southern California; Yoshiki Ikegami, LL.B., Osaka University, Japan; J.D., Kyoto
LL.B., Northwest University of Political Science and Law, University, Japan
China Efenomen Osemudiamen Ikhuoria, LL.B., University of Benin,
Rujia Guo, LL.B., Nanjing University, China Nigeria
Yanxu Guo, LL.B., Beijing University of Technology, China Teruhisa Inoue, LL.B., J.D., Kyoto University, Japan
Yashi Guo, LL.B., Shenzhen University, China Taruna Jaiswal, B.B.A., KIIT University, India
Yaxuan Guo, LL.B., University of Electronic Science and Dr Christoph Jensen, J.D., Ph.D., Christian-Albrechts
Technology of China Universitat zu Kiel, Germany
Yuehan Guo, LL.B., Northwest University of Political Science Jiaqi Ji, LL.B., University of International Business and
and Law, China Economics, China
Yuting Guo, LL.B., Jimei University, China Qingying Ji, B.A., Shanghai University of International Business
Yutong Guo, B.S., LL.B., Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, China
and Economics, China Jialing Jian, LL.B., Shanghai University, China
Zhaoyuan Guo, LL.B., Ocean University of China Yichang Jian, B.A., University of Arizona; LL.B., Ocean
Danelle Harvey-Jacob, B.A., The Open University, United University of China
Kingdom Ke Jiang, LL.B., University of Electronic Science and Technology
Junya Hasegawa, B.A., Rikkyo University, Japan of China
Ippei Hayakawa, LL.B., J.D., Keio University, Japan Kevin Jiang, B.A., University of North Carolina at Wilmington;
Xin He, Grad.Cert., University of Southern California; LL.B., J.D., Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico
Shanxi University of Finance and Economics, China Shuyi Jiang, B.A/LL.B., Beijing Normal University, China
Yiling He, LL.B., Chongqing University, China Qianhui Jin, B.A., Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics,
Zehuan He, LL.B., North China Electric Power University of China
Beijing Xinru Jin, LL.B., Shanghai University of Political Science and
Jonathan Hechler, J.D., Universitat Konstanz, Germany Law, China
Juan Hernandez Leon, LL.B., Universidad Rafael Urdaneta, Yash Jindal, B.S., University of Bradford, United Kingdom; LL.B.,
Venezuela O.P. Jindal Global University, India
Norihiro Hisada, B.A., Waseda University, Japan; J.D., Chuo Young Eon Jo, LL.B., Seoul National University, South Korea
University, Japan Yoshiki Kanda, LL.B., Nagoya University, Japan

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Han Joo Kang, B.B.A., Yonsei University, South Korea; Kyooyeon Lee, B.S., Seoul National University, South Korea
Grad.Cert., University of Southern California Yongsuk Lee, B.A., Hanyang University, South Korea;
Hyun Jung Kang, B.A., M.A., Indiana University, Bloomington; Grad.Cert., University of Southern California
M.B.A., Yonsei University, South Korea Ut Lei, LL.B., China University of Political Science and Law
Jongbeom Kang, LL.B., Seoul National University, South Korea Chenyu Li, LL.B., Shandong University of Political Science and
Kwang Min Kang, B.A., Korean National Police University, Law, China
South Korea; J.D., Kyungpook National University, Haixiao Li, LL.B., Yantai University, China
South Korea He Li, LL.B., Hohai University, China; LL.M., China University
Yeonsoo Kang, LL.B., Seoul National University, South Korea of Political Science and Law
Anna Kartoshkina, LL.M., European Humanities University, Ji Li, LL.B., China University of Political Science and Law
Lithuania Jiajia Li, LL.B., China University of Political Science and Law
Nivedita Kaul, LL.B., LL.M., Jiwaji University, India Jiayang Li, LL.B., University of International Business and
Tatsuya Kawafuchi, LL.B., J.D., Hitotsubashi University, Japan Economics, China
Tatevik Kechiyants, B.A., Yerevan State University, Armenia Jinyu Li, LL.B., Southwest University of Political Science and
Zachary David Keller, B.A., University of Arizona Law, China
Jasmina Kaur Khaira, B.A., University of Nottingham, United Menglu Li, LL.B., China University of Political Science and Law
Kingdom; Dipl., BPP University Law School, United Ruoshui Li, LL.B., Zhejiang University City College, China
Kingdom Shixuan Li, LL.B., Inner Mongolia Finance and Economics
Faisal Mohammed Khairy, LL.B., King Saud University, College, China
Saudi Arabia Wanxuan Li, LL.B., Shanghai University of Finance and
Daniel J. Kim, B.A., University of Washington; J.D., Chapman Economics, China
University Xiaowei Li, LL.B., Zhongnan University of Economics and Law,
Joon Jeremiah Kim, B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State China
University; J.D., University of New South Wales, Australia; Xinwei Li, B.A/LL.B., Southwest University of Political Science
M.S., Columbia University and Law, China
Sungeun Kim, B.A./B.A., Seoul National University, Ya Li, B.A., Southwest Petroleum University, China
South Korea; J.D., Korea University, South Korea Yizhen Li, LL.B., Ningbo University, China
Taejong Kim, LL.B., Yonsei University, South Korea; LL.M., Yuanyuan Li, LL.B., Ningbo Institute of Technology, Zhejiang
Yonsei University, South Korea University, China
Won A. Kim, B.A./B.A., Ewha Womans University, South Korea; Yitao Liang, B.Engr., East China Normal University
J.D., Ajou University, South Korea Yanhui Liao, LL.B., Central South University, China
Wookil Kim, LL.B., Korea University, South Korea Mi Jung Lim, B.A., Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea
Woonam Kim, LL.B., Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea Haowen Lin, LL.B., Shanghai University of Finance and
Yeonho Kim, LL.B., LL.M., Yonsei University, South Korea Economics, China
Yoon Young Kim, LL.B., Korea University, South Korea Feiyue Liu, B.A., Zhejiang University, China
Takamune Kogawa, LL.B., Chuo University, Japan; J.D., Hairong Liu, LL.M., Shanghai University of International
University of Tokyo, Japan Business and Economics, China
Dezhou Kong, LL.B., Southwest University of Political Science Jiachen Liu, B.A., B.A., Huazhong University of Science and
and Law, China Technology, China; LL.B., Wuhan University, China
Julia Kozlova, B.A., Petrozavodsk State University, Russia Jianing Liu, LL.B., Shanghai International Studies University,
Karolina Krol, LL.M., University of Warsaw, Poland China
Sze Yiu Kung, LL.B., China University of Political Science and Jiayi Liu, LL.B., Tianjin University, China
Law Tingyu Liu, LL.B., East China University of Political Science
Yifei Lang, LL.B., China University of Political Science and Law and Law
Yiting Lang, Grad.Cert., University of Southern California; Weichen Liu, LL.B., Southwest University of Political Science
LL.B., Zhejiang Wanli University, China and Law, China
Gary Lay, LL.B., Soochow University, Taiwan Wen Liu, LL.B., Shanghai University of Political Science and
Daehyoung Lee, B.S., Pohang University of Science and Law, China
Technology, South Korea Xinmiao Liu, B.A/LL.B., East China University of Political
Dasol Lee, B.S., University of British Columbia, Canada; LL.B., Science and Law
Korea National Open University, South Korea Yuanning Liu, LL.B., Sun Yat-sen University, China
Jae Young Lee, B.S., M.Engr., Yonsei University, South Korea; Yue Liu, LL.B., Sichuan Agricultural University, China
LL.B., Seoul Digital University, South Korea Yuetong Liu, LL.B., East China University of Politics and Law,
Ji Eun Lee, B.S., Seoul National University, South Korea China

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Yuhan Liu, LL.B., Capital University of Economics and Business, Yuzo Ogata, LL.B., Kyushu University, Japan; J.D., Osaka
China University, Japan
Zhongyuan Liu, B.Engr., Suzhou University, China Adetunji Omole, B.S., University of Ibadan, Nigeria; LL.M.,
Zhuoquan Liu, B.A., Jilin Normal University, China University of Leicester, United Kingdom; M.B.A., The Open
Zilin Liu, LL.B., East China University of Political Science and University, United Kingdom
Law Takeshi Orihara, LL.B., Keio University, Japan
Yonghan Long, LL.B., Southwest University of Political Science Mercy Osei-Addai, B.A., University of Ghana; LL.B., University
and Law, China of Exeter, United Kingdom
Shuyu Lu, LL.B., Macau University of Science and Technology Yonglin Pan, LL.B., Shenzhen University, China
Yi Lu, LL.B., Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Yingxuan Pang, LL.B., Shanghai University of Political Science
China and Law, China
Yongxuan Lu, LL.B., East China University of Political Science Kinga Paprocka, LL.M., University of Warsaw, Poland
and Law Chanwoo Park, B.S., Seoul National University, South Korea
Yuehong Lu, LL.B., China Agricultural University Geon Park, B.S., Seoul National University, South Korea
Wanchenhao Luo, LL.B., East China University of Politics and Hyun Jung Park, B.S., Ewha Womans University, South Korea
Law Yeji Park, B.A., Konkuk University, South Korea
Yue Lyu, LL.B., Guangdong University of Finance and Michael Paterson, B.A., University of Toronto, Canada; LL.B.,
Economics, China University of Leicester, United Kingdom
Maria Georgieva Lyutskanova, MAGISTER, Varna Free Ching Peng, B.A/LL.B., National Taiwan University
University, Bulgaria Marina Povoa De Souza Guimaraes, Grad.Cert., University of
Xiao Ma, B.A., University of California, San Diego Southern California; LL.B., Pontifical Catholic University,
Yingfei Ma, LL.B., University of International Business and Brazil
Economics, China Ross Power, LL.B., National University of Ireland, Maynooth;
Bani Madani, LL.B., Islamic Azad University, Iran; LL.M., LL.M., University of Dublin – Trinity College, Ireland
University of Tehran, Iran Xiaoyue Pu, LL.B., Southwest University of Political Science and
Tabitha Madziwanzira, B.A., University of Pretoria, South Africa Law, China
Siran Mai, LL.B., Guangzhou University, China Zhijian Qi, LL.B., Ocean University of China
Kristyan K. Martins De Quadros, LL.B., Universidade Federal Chuhong Qian, Grad.Cert., Grad.Cert., Grad.Cert., LL.M.,
De Santa Catarina, Brazil University of Southern California; LL.B., Shanghai University
Joy Ruth Santander Matanguihan, B.A., Ateneo De Manila of International Business and Economics, China
University, Philippines; LL.B., Batangas State University, Qi Hao Qin, LL.B., Huazhong University of Science and
Philippines Technology, China
Xue Mei, LL.B., Southwest University of Political Science and Yongqiang Qin, LL.B., Hubei University of Economics, China;
Law, China M.A., East China University of Political Science and Law
Indu Bheema Goud Merugu, B.A/LL.B., Osmania University, Ruiqi Qiu, B.A., Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and
India Finance, China
Yufei Miao, LL.B., Macau University of Science and Technology Yao Qiu, LL.B., Fujian Normal University, China
Tian Ming, LL.B., Nankai University, China Zelin Qu, LL.B., Shanghai University of Political Science and
Ryu Mochizuka, Grad.Cert., University of Southern California; Law, China
LL.B., Keio University, Japan Teffanie Marie Neri Quibod, B.S., LL.B., Pontifical and Royal
Elnaz Mohammadi, LL.B., Islamic Azad University, Iran University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
Akhat Mussin, LL.B., Kazakh Humanitarian Law University, Yunjeong Ra, Grad.Cert., University of Southern California;
Kazakhstan LL.B., Doshisha University, Japan
Flora Anyila Mweseli, LL.B., University of Nairobi, Kenya; Adi Timaima Tiralase Raikadroka, LL.B., Dipl., University of the
LL.M., Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom South Pacific, Fiji
Farbod Nooraninajafi, B.S., University of Southern California; Rakesh Reddy Rajammagari, B.A/LL.B., Osmania University,
LL.M., University of Maryland, Baltimore; LL.M., Franklin India
Pierce University; J.D., Washington University in St. Louis; Xuyan Ran, LL.B., Southwest University of Political Science and
M.B.A., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Law, China; M.A., Sichuan University, China
Caroline Castro Nunes, LL.B., Faculdade Nobre de Feira de Lea Reifers, J.D., Freie Universitat Berlin, Germany
Santana, Brazil Moritz Paul Reinhard, J.D., Goethe University Frankfurt,
Rodrigo A. Obedoza, LL.B., Philippine Law School, Philippines; Germany
D.M.D., Unciano Colleges and General Hospital, Philippines Jingge Ren, LL.B., Tianjin University of Finance and Economics,
Kenta Ogata, B.A., Waseda University, Japan China

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Na Ren, B.S., University of California, Davis; J.D., Thomas Sarah Tamang, B.A/LL.B., Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Jefferson School of Law Ruolin Tan, B.A/LL.B., Renmin University of China
Jonathan Winthrop A. Resurreccion, B.A., Pontifical and Royal Shota Tanaka, B.A., Waseda University, Japan
University of Santo Tomas, Philippines Vimbai Tanyanyiwa, LL.B., University of Fort Hare, South
Alvaro Ruso Gonzalez, LL.B., Universidad Complutense de Africa; LL.M., University of Cape Town, South Africa
Madrid, Spain Kexin Tao, LL.B., Minjiang University, China; LL.M., Hainan
Marlly Tatiana Saavedra, LL.B., Universidad Santo Tomas, University, China
Colombia Sheena Barzi Tehrani, B.A., University of Southern California;
Sumedh S. Sahakari, LL.B., Symbiosis International University, J.D., Southwestern Law School
India Mitsukuni Terada, LL.B., University of Tokyo, Japan; J.D.,
Maria Alejandra Sanjur, LL.B., Santa Maria La Antigua Catholic Keio University, Japan
University, Panama Jeffrey Bennett Tevis, B.A., M.A., University of Maryland,
Kandis M. Sargeant, B.A., J.D., The Ohio State University College Park; B.A., University of California, Irvine
Radhi Achal Shah, B.S., LL.B., Gujarat University, India Huy M. Tran, B.A., University of California, Riverside; J.D.,
Zhewen Shang, LL.B., Ocean University of China Chapman University
Shuai Shao, LL.B., Beijing Institute of Technology, China Karin Trommer, LL.B., University of Cologne, Germany
Ping Shen, B.A., Beijing Technology Business University, China; Hsin-Yu Tsai, LL.B., Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan
LL.M., China Youth University for Political Sciences Meng-Han Tsai, LL.B., National Taipei University, Taiwan;
Yu-Chen Shen, LL.B., Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan LL.M., Soochow University, Taiwan
Yuhan Shi, LL.B., Shandong University, China Dingwu Tu, B.A., Changsha University of Science and
Heemyong Shin, LL.B., Korea University, South Korea Technology, China; Grad.Cert., University of Southern
Sanha Shin, M.A., Ewha Womans University, South Korea California; LL.M., East China University of Politics and
Issei Shinohara, LL.B., Meiji University, Japan; J.D., Waseda Law
University, Japan Yumei Tu, LL.B., Shenzhen University, China
Mikhailou Sidibe, B.A., Universite de Bouake, Ivory Coast Nursultan Tursumbetov, LL.B., Kazakh Ablai Khan University of
Jaime Luis Silva, B.S., Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas, International Relations and World Languages, Kazakhstan
Mexico; M.B.A., University of Texas – Pan American; M.S., Carlos Eduardo Ugalde Valladolid, LL.B., Dipl., Universidad
Nova Southeastern University Panamericana, Mexico
Jessica Simczak Maiotto Booth, LL.B., Universidade Lekhinee Chandrakant Upadhyay, LL.B., University of Mumbai,
Anhanguera, Brazil India
Wenjia Song, LL.B., Shandong Normal University, China Susana M. Valiente, LL.B., Universidad Evangelica de
Yijing Song, LL.B., Shanghai University of International El Salvador
Business and Economics, China Ankita Verma, B.A., LL.B., Christ University, India
Yiran Song, B.A., Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Ange Wang, LL.B., China University of Geosciences – Beijing
China Chen Wang, LL.B., Beijing City University, China
Yuhan Su, LL.B., Hunan University, China Jiaxi Wang, LL.B., South China Agricultural University
Cristina Suarez Martinez Falero, LL.B., Universitat Ramon Llull, Jun Wang, LL.B., Capital University of Economics and Business,
Spain; M.B.A., Universidad Internacional Menendez Pelayo, China
Spain Ni Wang, LL.B., Beihang University, China
Qian Sun, LL.B., East China University of Political Science and Qian Wang, LL.B., Hebei University, China
Law Rong Wang, LL.B., Southwest University of Political Science and
Wanjing Sun, LL.B., Central University of Finance and Law, China
Economics, China Shiruo Wang, Grad.Cert., University of Southern California;
Wei Sun, B.A., Tianjin Normal University, China LL.B., East China University of Politics and Law
Xuan Sun, LL.B., LL.M., Shanghai University of Finance and Shitong Wang, LL.B., South China University of Technology;
Economics, China LL.M., Minzu University of China
Yichen Sun, LL.B., Hebei Normal University of Science and Wanzheng Wang, LL.B., Beijing Jiaotong University, China
Technology, China Wenjun Wang, B.S., East China University of Political Science
Frederique Helene Eveline Swart, LL.B., LL.M., Erasmus and Law
University Rotterdam, Netherlands Yangfan Wang, LL.B., People’s Public Security University of
Yang Tai, LL.B., Huaqiao University, China; LL.M., University of China
Aberdeen, United Kingdom Yi Wang, LL.B., South China University of Technology
King Hei Tam, LL.B., University of East Anglia, United Yu Wang, B.A/LL.B., China University of Political Science and
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Master of Laws (continued)

Yu Wang, LL.B., Southwest University of Political Science and Liuyi Yang, LL.B., Zhejiang University of Technology, China
Law, China Lu Yang, LL.B., Sun Yat-sen University, China
Yuanhang Wang, LL.B., Donghua University, China Yining Yang, LL.B., China Jiliang University
Zhangyuxi Wang, LL.B., LL.M., China University of Political Zhuoming Yang, LL.B., Shanghai University, China
Science and Law Tianci Yao, LL.B., Zhejiang University, China
Zhuoshi Wang, LL.B., Hunan University of Science and Wendi Yao, LL.B., Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University,
Technology, China China
Zixin Wang, LL.B., M.A., Wuhan Institute of Technology, China Shu Ye, LL.B., East China University of Political Science and
Jia Wei, LL.B., China University of Political Science and Law Law
Yixuan Wei, LL.B., Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Altynay Yechshanova, B.A., Suleyman Demirel University,
Tonya Renee Williams-Washington, B.A., University of Kazakhstan
California, Riverside; B.S., California State University, Alikhan Yergaliyev, B.A., Suleyman Demirel University,
Dominguez Hills; J.D., Trinity Law School; M.A., University Kazakhstan
of Phoenix Huachen Yi, M.S., University of East Anglia, United Kingdom
Qinlin Wu, B.A., University of Washington Yue Yin, B.A., Jiangsu Second Normal University, China; LL.B.,
Shih-Yu Wu, LL.B., Tunghai University, Taiwan Nanjing Normal University, China
Wenhua Wu, LL.B., University of Electronic Science and Yue Yin, LL.B., Fuzhou University, China
Technology of China Eung Jin Yon, Grad.Cert., University of Southern California;
Xinyu Wu, B.A., Tianjin Polytechnic University, China M.A., Ph.D., Sogang University, South Korea
Yinuo Wu, LL.B., Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Joohyun Yoo, B.B.A., Yonsei University, South Korea
China Kyeong-Seop Yoon, LL.B., Korea University, South Korea
Yuzhen Wu, LL.B., China Foreign Affairs University Young Joon Yoon, LL.B., Seoul National University, South Korea
Zimo Wu, LL.B., Beijing Technology Business University, China Youngmin Yoon, B.A., Seoul National University, South Korea
Christina Bella Wurzinger, LL.M., University of Vienna, Austria Shohei Yoshinaga, B.A., Waseda University, Japan
Baozhou Xia, LL.B., Shandong University, China Dian Yu, LL.B., Fudan University, China
Rong Xiao, LL.B., East China University of Political Science and Junwen Yu, LL.B., Ningbo University, China
Law Liuyang Yu, LL.B., Nanchang University, China
Yao Xiao, LL.B., China University of Political Science and Law Lu Yu, LL.B., Tianjin University, China
Yu Xie, Grad.Cert., University of Southern California; LL.B., Meng-Zhu Yu, LL.B., National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan
East China University of Political Science and Law Mengxuan Yu, LL.B., Beijing Jiaotong University, China
Jingtong Xing, LL.B., Beijing Jiaotong University, China Peng Yu, LL.B., Kunming University of Science and Technology,
Junyi Xu, B.A/LL.B., South China University of Technology China
Ke Xu, LL.B., China University of Political Science and Law Hua Yuan, LL.B., Shenyang Normal University, China; LL.M.,
Lu Xu, LL.B., Beijing Foreign Studies University, China Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, China
Mengxiao Xu, LL.B., Zhejiang Wanli University, China Dan Zadik, LL.B., Ono Academic College, Israel
Qixiang Xu, LL.B., Ocean University of China Giulia S. Zahar, LL.B., University of Manchester, United
Shan Xu, B.A., North China University of Science and Kingdom
Technology, China Xiangkun Zhan, LL.B., Beijing Jiaotong University, China
Tianjiao Xu, Grad.Cert., University of Southern California; Chenchen Zhang, B.A., University of Arizona; LL.B., Ocean
LL.B., Beijing Technology Business University, China University of China
Yifan Xu, LL.B., Donghua University, China Hengliang Zhang, LL.B., Macau University of Science and
Zhuoran Xu, B.A/LL.B., University of International Business and Technology
Economics, China Jie Zhang, LL.B., Shenzhen University, China
Norika Yabuta, B.A., Sophia University, Japan Jieya Zhang, LL.B., East China University of Political Science
Toshihiro Yamaguchi, LL.B., Chuo University, Japan and Law
Wen Yan, LL.B., Beijing Forestry University, China Ke Zhang, B.A., Harbin University of Commerce, China
Danmin Yang, LL.B., Nanjing Normal University, China Lifu Zhang, LL.B., Beijing University of Civil Engineering and
Dong Yang, Grad.Cert., University of Southern California; Architecture, China
LL.B., Southwest Petroleum University, China Mingyue Zhang, B.A., LL.B., China University of Political
Jianning Yang, LL.B., Beijing International Studies University, Science and Law
China Qiao Zhang, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Jie Yang, LL.B., LL.M., Taiyuan University of Technology, China Qionghui Zhang, LL.B., Qingdao University, China; LL.M.,
Jingyu Yang, LL.B., Ocean University of China Zhejiang University, China
Jingyue Yang, LL.B., South China Normal University Xirong Zhang, LL.B., Beijing Foreign Studies University, China

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Master of Laws (continued)

Xuan Zhang, B.A/LL.B., Shandong University, China Shiyi Zhou, LL.B., Shanghai University of Political Science and
Zichao Zhang, LL.B., East China University of Political Science Law, China
and Law Xiaolun Zhou, LL.B., Guangdong University of Foreign Studies,
Zihan Zhang, LL.B., Central University of Finance and China
Economics, China Xuan Zhou, LL.B., Minzu University of China
Zihao Zhang, LL.B., Fuzhou University, China Yimeng Zhou, B.A/LL.B., Tianjin University of Commerce,
Chenting Zhao, B.A., Sichuan International Studies University, China; LL.M., Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
China; LL.B., Southwest University, China Yue Zhou, LL.B., Macau University of Science and Technology
Shiwei Zhao, LL.B., Changchun University of Technology, China Deyu Zhu, B.A., University of Arizona; LL.B., Ocean University
Wenbin Zhao, LL.B., Shanghai University of Finance and of China
Economics, China Luwei Zhu, LL.B., Zhejiang Gongshang University, China
Zhixiang Zhao, B.A., University of Arizona; LL.B., Ocean Xinyue Zhu, B.A., University of Arizona; LL.B., Ocean
University of China University of China
Fangfang Zheng, Grad.Cert., University of Southern California; Yu Zhu, B.A., Southwest University of Political Science and Law,
LL.B., Tianjin Normal University, China China
Yuhan Zhong, LL.B., Tianjin University of Commerce, China Konstantinos Zinas, LL.B., European University Cyprus
Kailin Zhou, LL.B., Jilin University, China Ying Zou, B.A., Wuhan University, China
Mengyu Zhou, LL.B., China University of Political Science and Sijia Zuo, Grad.Cert., University of Southern California; LL.B.,
Law LL.M., Tianjin University of Commerce, China

Master of Studies in Law

Robert Xavier Acosta, B.A., Stanford University; M.B.A., Fiona French, B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.B.A.,
University of Southern California Pepperdine University
Coren Nicole Adams-DeJesus, B.A., University of Maryland, Wilhelmina Artemis Gonzaque, B.A., University of Southern
College Park California; M.B.A., University of Phoenix
Lizethe Arce, B.A., University of California, Irvine Sydnee Brooke Grossberg, B.A., Chapman University
Helen Asiddao, B.B.A., University of La Verne; M.P.A., Brian Andrew Hammond, B.A., California State Polytechnic
California State University, Long Beach University, Pomona
Jessica Averback, B.S., Endicott College Angela L. Harding, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara;
Michael Dennis Barbieri, B.S., California State University, M.A., Pepperdine University; Ph.D., California Southern
Long Beach University
John L. Blue, B.B.A., M.B.A., Saint Xavier University Esgar Hernandez, B.S., Capella University
Ainsley Carry Carrie Ho, B.S., University of California, San Diego; M.B.A.,
Marutzzella Castro, B.S., University of San Francisco; Grad.Cert., University of Saint Mary
University of Southern California Cimone Holloway, B.A., University of Arizona
Myrna Choe, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles Catherine Howell Wood, B.A., California Lutheran University;
Linda Esmeralda Correa, B.S., California State University, M.A., George Washington University
Long Beach Laura Hui, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Alexandra Davis, B.A., Brown University Nydia Jackson, B.S., M.S., California State University,
Sherrie Dennehy, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Dominguez Hills
Regina R. Dennis, B.S., DeVry Institute, California Lilliana Jimenez, B.B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Simone Erica Dilisser, B.S., University of Central Florida; Julia Jo, B.S., State University of New York – Empire State
M.B.A., DeVry University College
David E. Donovan, B.A., M.B.A., University of Southern Christine Chigusa Kaneshige, B.A., California State Polytechnic
California University, Pomona; M.A., University of Southern California
Katherine Kieu Duong, B.A., University of California, Irvine Tannalee Kendall, B.S., Colorado State University – Global
Tiffinie R. Edmonds, B.A., North Carolina State University Campus
Czarina Correa Ellingson, B.A., University of California, Irvine Lora Kojaoghlanian, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Jonathan Michael Flores Stephanie Michelle Lamb
Rochiel Von Foulk, B.A., The Ohio State University Courtney Nicole Leavitt, B.A., American Military University
Ronald Fox, B.A., University of Miami; M.A., Florida Sina J. Lui, B.A., B.A., M.A. California State University,
International University Los Angeles

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Master of Studies in Law (continued)

Lolito Jonas Malubag, B.S., California State University, Almutaz H. Rahman, B.A., California State University,
Los Angeles San Bernardino
Edgar Juan Martinez, B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Jay Alan Raymundo, B.S., Boston University
University Loren Susana Recinos, B.A., California State University,
Samantha Keolani Marumoto, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Marty Ann Reza, B.S., Western Governors University
Annette Ortiz Mata, B.A., Hunter College Priscilla Reza, B.S., Pepperdine University
Eli Duncan McArthur, B.S., Brigham Young University Idontea A. Richardson, B.S., Indiana Institute of Technology
Erika M. McClain, B.S., Azusa Pacific University Kathleen Tatianna Richardson, B.S., University of Delaware;
Patrick McClellan, B.S., University of Maryland, College Park M.B.A., Pennsylvania State University
David Lucas McDonald, B.S., United States Air Force Academy; Tonica Diana Robinson, B.A., B.S., University of Nevada,
M.S., University of San Diego; M.S., Creighton University; Las Vegas
M.B.A., Duke University Wendi Rashon Rodney, B.S., Purdue University Global
Halland McKenna, B.A., Stanford University Randy G. Ronquillo, B.S., University of Phoenix
Manuel De Jesus Melgar, B.A., California State University, Zoe Lia-Angela Rubin, B.A., University of Hartford
Northridge Wannisa Sanftner, B.S., University of Maryland University
Christian Mercado, B.S., California State University, Sacramento College
Peter Geovany Miranda Requena, B.A., Arizona State University; Tautis Skorka, B.S., Woodbury University; M.P.H., University of
M.P.A., California State University, Los Angeles Southern California
Weston Roarke Moody, B.S., Indiana State University, Brigette Smiley, B.A., Jacksonville State University
Terre Haute Daniel Rae Srivastava
Alexandre Lee Moore, B.A./B.A., University of California, Nina Stiener, B.A., DePaul University
Riverside Roger Tze Kin Tam, B.A., University of Southern California
Robert Armani Morgan, B.A., University of North Carolina – Lauren Thomas, B.B.A., Southern Methodist University;
Chapel Hill M.B.A., University of Tampa
Jermal Morris, B.A., Saint Xavier University David Terrence Tollick, B.S., Elizabethtown College
Ashley Marie Neal, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Celine Marie Urena, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Michelle Maily Nguyen, B.B.A., University of San Diego John Bautista Vallejos, B.S., Pepperdine University
Michael Stephen O’Donnell, B.A., Loyola Marymount Margie De Luna Verdan, B.A., University of California, Davis
University Daniel Louis Verna, B.A., California State University,
Sean Patrick O’Rourke, B.A., California State University, San Bernardino
Northridge Anthony Vietanh Vo, B.S., California State University,
Jennifer Ogren, B.S., Colorado State University; M.S., University Long Beach
of Oregon Sebastian John Walter Young
Cheryl Lee Osler, B.S., B.S., Seattle Pacific University; M.S., Angela Grace Wang
University of Hawaii at Manoa; Ed.D., University of Southern Donielle Paulette Williams, B.S., Capella University
California Tanya Lynn Williams, B.A., California State University,
Rakesh T. Patel, B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Northridge
Pomona Dominique Nechelle Wilson, B.A., California State University,
Zahari Peoples, B.A., Clark Atlanta University Los Angeles
Rene Dacio Perez, B.S., San Francisco State University; M.B.A./ Cyndi Yuet Ling Woo, B.A., California State Polytechnic
M.A., University of San Francisco University, Pomona
Mindy Bergan Pharris, B.S., Oregon State University Houhou Kevin Xu, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles
Vanessa Lee Poe, B.S., Arizona State University Pui Yuk Yan, B.S., University of California, Berkeley; M.S.,
Alejandra Itzel Prado, B.S., San Jose State University American University of Health Sciences
Renata Isabel Quijada, B.S., California State University, Lezette Renee Young, B.S., Liberty University
Los Angeles; M.A., University of Redlands Qiongbo Zhou, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Jonathan Rada, B.A., California State University, Long Beach

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Graduate Certificate – Alternative Dispute Resolution

Majed Ahmed Alghamdi Claudia H. Fendian Tatevik Kechiyants Abinaya Prabakar
Disha Bhagwat Isaac George Eliana Kohanzad Chuhong Qian
Dulce Grissel Ceja Manrique Villa Gomez Yuehong Lu Raquel Alexa Sghiatti
Jiaming Cheng Hengqian Guo John Two Hearts Madrid Cody M. Uyeda
Carson Jon Dodd Ellisse Christine Herrera Brent David Peterson Wenhua Wu
Anushka Doshi Savannah Lynn Jensen

Graduate Certificate – Business Law

Arye Chaim Abraham Manyu Chen Mengchan Gao Young Eon Jo
Nicole Abrahamian Peilin Chen Yankun Gao Yoshiki Kanda
Sultan Abusubait Suo Chen Maribel Garavito Anna Kartoshkina
Robert Xavier Acosta Xinyao Chen Cansugul Gayret Nivedita Kaul
Coren Nicole Adams-DeJesus Yao-Chun Chen Linkang Ge Tannalee Kendall
Syed Salman Ali Aga Yiqiu Chen Isaac George Faisal Mohammed Khairy
Temitope Osho Akande Yumin Chen Jenna R. Gilliland Joon Jeremiah Kim
Rawan Alawaji Zeen Chen Jingchao Gong Takamune Kogawa
Abdulmohsen Abdulrahman Jiaming Cheng Wilhelmina Artemis Dezhou Kong
Alderim Pei Cheng Gonzaque Sze Yiu Kung
Younis Fahad Aleatany Qi Cheng Leonardo M. Graziottin Brian W. Kwak
Ibrahim Aleed Zishan Cheng Justin L. Greene Yiting Lang
Qutaiba Alhajri Michelle Bokyung Choi Sydnee Brooke Grossberg Gary Lay
Haithm Alkharshi Joel D. Christensen Hengqian Guo Courtney Nicole Leavitt
Maha Mohammed Almogren Dor M. Cohen Yashi Guo Dasol Lee
Mohammad Yousif M Yunzhou Dai Yaxuan Guo Ji Eun Lee
Alsubyyil Nurman Dairabayev Yuting Guo Ut Lei
Ranaa Abdulrahman A Alzaid Xiaoyang Deng Yutong Guo Chenyu Li
Chen An Yi Deng Zhaoyuan Guo Ji Li
Benjamin P. Andrews Regina R. Dennis Danelle Harvey-Jacob Jiajia Li
Lizethe Arce Linjie Ding Xin He Jiayang Li
Helen Asiddao Samuel Djahanbani Yiling He Menglu Li
Promise Fisayomi Ayansiji Anel Donenbayeva Zehuan He Ruoshui Li
Judith Jung Yeon Baek Mengyuan Dong Steven K. Herlin Shixuan Li
Bakhytzhan Balabayev Shiwen Dong Ellisse Christine Herrera Wanxuan Li
Michael Dennis Barbieri Yujia Dong Norihiro Hisada Xiaowei Li
Philipp Behr Qiang Du Huiying Hong Xinwei Li
Jonathan Daniel Berger Chengrui Duan Rodrigo Hornedo Ya Li
Disha Bhagwat Katherine Kieu Duong Alexandra Lily Howerton Yitao Liang
Aparna Bhattacharya Chineme I. Ezeife Mingyang Hu Yanhui Liao
Shiruo Bi Sijia Fan Wenhui Hu Haowen Lin
John J. Bloodworth Zhiqing Fan Yunfei Hu Feiyue Liu
Fanny Bodin Zhuyi Fan Ziran Hu Jiachen Liu
Ivana Bolcheva Farhood Farazmand Yijun Huang Jianing Liu
Alexander Z. Bulkin Claudia H. Fendian Zhixian Huang Jiayi Liu
Hao Cai Bing Feng Da Huo Tingyu Liu
Yasmmin Freitas Caiado Jing Feng Teruhisa Inoue Weichen Liu
Chengyao Cao Qiao Feng Nydia Jackson Wen Liu
Xinyue Cao Jonathan Michael Flores David Javidzad Xinmiao Liu
Yiwei Cao Molly Flynn Dr Christoph Jensen Yuanning Liu
Noemie Cavaille Ronald Fox Qingying Ji Yue Liu
Dulce Grissel Ceja Yiwei Fu Jialing Jian Yuetong Liu
David Lyon Chai Christabel Akweley Gabor Ke Jiang Yuhan Liu
Yanjie Chang Matthias Gallas Shuyi Jiang Zhongyuan Liu
Yizhuo Chao Arlene Oliveros Gamboa Qianhui Jin Zhuoquan Liu

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Graduate Certificate – Business Law (continued)

Celia Rose Lown Mindy Bergan Pharris Meng-Han Tsai Jingyu Yang
Shuyu Lu Vanessa Lee Poe Dingwu Tu Jingyue Yang
Yi Lu Marina Povoa De Souza Yumei Tu Liuyi Yang
Yongxuan Lu Guimaraes Nursultan Tursumbetov Lu Yang
Yuehong Lu Ross Power Ange Wang Yining Yang
Wanchenhao Luo Tyler S. Prime Chen Wang Zhuoming Yang
Maria Georgieva Lyutskanova Xiaoyue Pu Jiaxi Wang Kevin M. Yao
Yingfei Ma Qi Hao Qin Jun Wang Tianci Yao
Bani Madani Yongqiang Qin Ni Wang Wendi Yao
Tabitha Madziwanzira Yao Qiu Qian Wang Shu Ye
Siran Mai Zelin Qu Shiruo Wang Alikhan Yergaliyev
Lolito Jonas Malubag Teffanie Marie Neri Quibod Wenjun Wang Yue Yin
Kristyan K. Martins Jonathan Rada Yu Wang Seungyeon Yoo
De Quadros Xuyan Ran Yuanhang Wang Shohei Yoshinaga
Samantha Keolani Marumoto Jay Alan Raymundo Zhangyuxi Wang Dian Yu
Joy Ruth Santander Lea Reifers Zixin Wang Lu Yu
Matanguihan Na Ren Jia Wei Peng Yu
Eli Duncan McArthur Priscilla Reza Yixuan Wei Dan Zadik
Xue Mei Idontea A. Richardson Tanya Lynn Williams Andrew R. Zerfass
Yufei Miao Kathleen Tatianna Richardson Tonya Renee Xiangkun Zhan
Tian Ming Jason Rooindej Williams-Washington Hengliang Zhang
Ryu Mochizuka Alvaro Ruso Gonzalez Dominique Nechelle Wilson Jie Zhang
Elnaz Mohammadi Luis A. Saenz Jr. Charles P. Winkler III Jieya Zhang
Alexandre Lee Moore Maria Alejandra Sanjur Taylor M. Wright Ke Zhang
Tara N. Moossaian Gurgen Sargsyan Qinlin Wu Mingyue Zhang
Akhat Mussin Zhewen Shang Shih-Yu Wu Qiao Zhang
Flora Anyila Mweseli Shuai Shao Yinuo Wu Qionghui Zhang
Gregg Charles Myerson Ping Shen Zimo Wu Xuan Zhang
Thaddeus Napier-Dunnings Yu-Chen Shen Jackson Peter Wyche Zichao Zhang
Ashley Marie Neal Yuhan Shi Baozhou Xia Zihan Zhang
Christabel Grace Newman Jessica Simczak Maiotto Yao Xiao Zihao Zhang
Farbod Nooraninajafi Booth Jingtong Xing Chenting Zhao
David Scott Norick Wenjia Song Houhou Kevin Xu Shiwei Zhao
Michael Stephen O’Donnell Yiran Song Ke Xu Wenbin Zhao
Kenta Ogata Adam B. Stern Lu Xu Zhixiang Zhao
Yuzo Ogata Yuhan Su Mengxiao Xu Fangfang Zheng
Takeshi Orihara Wei Sun Qixiang Xu Yuhan Zhong
Mercy Osei-Addai Xuan Sun Shan Xu Mengyu Zhou
Cheryl Lee Osler Yichen Sun Yifan Xu Yimeng Zhou
Yonglin Pan Nathaniel F. Sussman Zhuoran Xu Yue Zhou
Yingxuan Pang Roger Tze Kin Tam Wen Yan Deyu Zhu
Kinga Paprocka Shota Tanaka Danmin Yang Luwei Zhu
Andrew J. Park Vimbai Tanyanyiwa Dong Yang Xinyue Zhu
Rakesh T. Patel Lauren Thomas Jianning Yang Ying Zou
Michael Paterson Karin Trommer Jie Yang Sijia Zuo
Rene Dacio Perez Hsin-Yu Tsai

Graduate Certificate – Compliance

Ayrianna Blair Regina R. Dennis Lora Kojaoghlanian Ashley Marie Neal
John L. Blue Simone Erica Dilisser Lolito Jonas Malubag Mindy Bergan Pharris
Abigail Butcher Katherine Kieu Duong Eli Duncan McArthur Vanessa Lee Poe
Sherrie Dennehy Laura Hui Alexandre Lee Moore Pui Yuk Yan

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Graduate Certificate – Entertainment Law

Jessica Marie L. Agra Yaxuan Guo Alexandra M. Mayo Shiruo Wang
Rawan Alawaji Yutong Guo Yufei Miao Wenjun Wang
Henry Vincent Alfano Zhaoyuan Guo Ryan Daley Montag Yangfan Wang
Chen An Xin He Gregg Charles Myerson Yi Wang
Benjamin P. Andrews Yiling He Thaddeus Napier-Dunnings Yu Wang
Arjan Atwal Jonathan Hechler David Scott Norick Yuanhang Wang
Promise Fisayomi Ayansiji Juan Hernandez Leon Caroline Castro Nunes Zhuoshi Wang
Judith Jung Yeon Baek Matthew James Hobbs John Rupert O’Neal Baozhou Xia
Yue Bai Alexandra Lily Howerton Yonglin Pan Rong Xiao
Shamanna Balasubramanya Kai Chieh Hsu Yingxuan Pang Yu Xie
Wenjing Cai Wenhui Hu Kinga Paprocka Jingtong Xing
Yanjie Chang Yijun Huang Tyler S. Prime Ke Xu
Yizhuo Chao Yuechun Huang Ruiqi Qiu Lu Xu
Jhe-Yu Chen Zhixian Huang Gurgen Sargsyan Mengxiao Xu
Peilin Chen Efenomen Osemudiamen Radhi Achal Shah Tianjiao Xu
Xinyao Chen Ikhuoria Zhewen Shang Yifan Xu
Yiqiu Chen Jiaqi Ji Yu-Chen Shen Dong Yang
Zeen Chen Qingying Ji Yuhan Shi Eun Suk Yang
Zishan Cheng Jialing Jian Wenjia Song Jianning Yang
Christine E. Cheung Yichang Jian Yijing Song Jie Yang
Michelle Bokyung Choi Shuyi Jiang Yiran Song Liuyi Yang
Dor M. Cohen Leah M. Katz Julia L. Steinberg Yining Yang
Jerusha D’Souza Zachary David Keller Adam B. Stern Tianci Yao
Qi Dai Jasmina Kaur Khaira Qian Sun Yue Yin
Yunzhou Dai Sungeun Kim Xuan Sun Shohei Yoshinaga
Samuel Djahanbani Yifei Lang Yichen Sun Dian Yu
Mengyuan Dong Yiting Lang Nathaniel F. Sussman Junwen Yu
Shiwen Dong Megan Lee Frederique Helene Eveline Meng-Zhu Yu
Qiang Du He Li Swart Xiangkun Zhan
Adriana Edwards Ruoshui Li Yang Tai Hengliang Zhang
Joseph Chuckuka Egbule Shixuan Li King Hei Tam Jie Zhang
Zhiqing Fan Wanxuan Li Ruolin Tan Ke Zhang
Zhuyi Fan Xinwei Li Kexin Tao Mingyue Zhang
Samuel B. Fein Yizhen Li Mitsukuni Terada Xirong Zhang
Jing Feng Yuanyuan Li Hsin-Yu Tsai Zichao Zhang
Molly Flynn Yanhui Liao Carlos Eduardo Ugalde Zihan Zhang
Qishu Fu Feiyue Liu Valladolid Shiwei Zhao
Yiwei Fu Tingyu Liu Lekhinee Chandrakant Wenbin Zhao
Mengchan Gao Zhuoquan Liu Upadhyay Kailin Zhou
Jingchao Gong Yonghan Long Ankita Verma Mengyu Zhou
Justin L. Greene Shuyu Lu Ange Wang Xuan Zhou
Rujia Guo Wanchenhao Luo Chen Wang Yue Zhou
Yanxu Guo Yingfei Ma Rong Wang Ying Zou

Graduate Certificate – Entertainment Law and Industry

Coren Nicole Adams-DeJesus Kevin Gaulke Edgar Juan Martinez Zoe Lia-Angela Rubin
Jessica Averback Sydnee Brooke Grossberg Annette Ortiz Mata Albert Sgro
Cindy F. Daniel Catherine Howell Wood Patrick McClellan Ritika Singh
Alexandra Davis Laura Hui Diondra Meredith Meravi Tautis Skorka
Sherrie Dennehy Nydia Jackson Sean Patrick O’Rourke Nina Stiener
Czarina Correa Ellingson Nivedita Kaul Jonathan Rada Taylor Andrew Stockford
Michael J. Fleming Lora Kojaoghlanian

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Graduate Certificate – Financial Compliance

Robert Xavier Acosta Fiona French Sina J. Lui Rebecca Leticia Sanchez
Michael Dennis Barbieri Laura Hui Michael Stephen O’Donnell Roger Tze Kin Tam
John L. Blue Tannalee Kendall Mindy Bergan Pharris Lezette Renee Young
Alexandra Davis Courtney Nicole Leavitt George Saad

Graduate Certificate – Health Care Compliance

Cecelia Coombs Carrie Ho Mindy Bergan Pharris Jaime Luis Silva
Tiffinie R. Edmonds Laura Hui Jay Alan Raymundo David Terrence Tollick
Rochiel Von Foulk Nivedita Kaul Loren Susana Recinos Margie De Luna Verdan
Leanne Doreen Gassaway Manuel De Jesus Melgar Marty Ann Reza Cyndi Yuet Ling Woo
Wilhelmina Artemis Cheryl Lee Osler Tonica Diana Robinson Pui Yuk Yan
Gonzaque

Graduate Certificate – Human Resources Law and Compliance

Helen Asiddao Lilliana Jimenez Rene Dacio Perez Wannisa Sanftner
Linda Esmeralda Correa Christine Chigusa Kaneshige Alejandra Itzel Prado Diana Lyn Vanderlaan
Simone Erica Dilisser Erika M. McClain Renata Isabel Quijada Margie De Luna Verdan
Brian Andrew Hammond Peter Geovany Almutaz H. Rahman Daniel Louis Verna
Angela L. Harding Miranda Requena Wendi Rashon Rodney Donielle Paulette Williams
Laura Hui Zahari Peoples Zoe Lia-Angela Rubin Cyndi Yuet Ling Woo

Graduate Certificate – Public Interest

Elena Arnold Paulina A. Knotts Jared C. Osborne Desiree M. Sulzmann
Krisha Mae A. Cabrera Casey Havens Mangan Aliyah Marie Redic Eun Suk Yang
Michael M. Citrin Courtney J. Mendoza Carson A. Scott Vivian Zambrano
Rose Marie Frihart Nassim Moallem Ariana Stobaugh Nicholas C. Zebrowski
Erin Raye Kelley

Graduate Certificate – Technology and Entrepreneurship Law

Syed Salman Ali Aga Steven K. Herlin Zhongyuan Liu Rong Wang
Jessica Marie L. Agra Juan Hernandez Leon Yonghan Long Yangfan Wang
Ibrahim Aleed Matthew James Hobbs John Rupert O’Neal Zhangyuxi Wang
Ranaa Abdulrahman A Alzaid Huiying Hong Lea Reifers Zhuoshi Wang
Arjan Atwal Mingyang Hu Radhi Achal Shah Zimo Wu
Shamanna Balasubramanya Ziran Hu Shuai Shao Rong Xiao
Alan D. Borelli Efenomen Osemudiamen Ping Shen Qixiang Xu
Kanatbek Burkhanov Ikhuoria Issei Shinohara Eun Suk Yang
Chengyao Cao Yichang Jian Yijing Song Jingyu Yang
Jhe-Yu Chen Jasmina Kaur Khaira Adam B. Stern Yue Yin
Pei Cheng Karolina Krol Yuhan Su Junwen Yu
Jerusha D’Souza Yifei Lang Yang Tai Liuyang Yu
Qi Dai Jae Young Lee King Hei Tam Meng-Zhu Yu
Xiaoyang Deng Kyooyeon Lee Ruolin Tan Jieya Zhang
Yujia Dong Megan Lee Kexin Tao Qiao Zhang
Adriana Edwards He Li Mitsukuni Terada Qionghui Zhang
Jingchao Gong Yizhen Li Carlos Eduardo Xuan Zhou
Yuting Guo Yuanyuan Li Ugalde Valladolid Yu Zhu
Zehuan He Tingyu Liu Lekhinee Chandrakant Sijia Zuo
Jonathan Hechler Yuetong Liu Upadhyay

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Graduate Certificate – Transnational Law and Business

Nicole Abrahamian Christabel Akweley Gabor Xue Mei Jia Wei
Abdulmohsen Abdulrahman Matthias Gallas Caroline Castro Nunes Yixuan Wei
Alderim Leonardo M. Graziottin Kenta Ogata Qinlin Wu
Ibrahim Aleed Steven K. Herlin Yuzo Ogata Yinuo Wu
Majed Ahmed Alghamdi Da Huo Mercy Osei-Addai Tianjiao Xu
Haithm Alkharshi Dr Christoph Jensen Ross Power Eun Suk Yang
Mohammad Yousif M Faisal Mohammed Khairy Michael Dean Procopio Jingyue Yang
Alsubyyil Dezhou Kong Xiaoyue Pu Lu Yang
Taylor M. Apodaca Sze Yiu Kung Zhijian Qi Zhuoming Yang
Vanjula C. Badri Chenyu Li Zelin Qu Shu Ye
Bakhytzhan Balabayev Jiajia Li Teffanie Marie Neri Quibod Alikhan Yergaliyev
Philipp Behr Jiayang Li Na Ren Lu Yu
Shiruo Bi Yitao Liang Alvaro Ruso Gonzalez Peng Yu
Ivana Bolcheva Haowen Lin Mikhailou Sidibe Xuan Zhang
Hao Cai Jianing Liu Wei Sun Zihao Zhang
Suo Chen Jiayi Liu Shota Tanaka Zhixiang Zhao
Nurman Dairabayev Weichen Liu Jeffrey Bennett Tevis Yuhan Zhong
Chengrui Duan Xinmiao Liu Meng-Han Tsai Xiaolun Zhou
Chineme I. Ezeife Yue Liu Jiaxi Wang Yimeng Zhou
Sijia Fan Yuhan Liu Yi Wang Deyu Zhu
Farhood Farazmand Yi Lu Yu Wang Luwei Zhu
Bing Feng Yongxuan Lu Zixin Wang Yu Zhu

Graduate Certificate – U.S. Legal Studies

Hosun Ahn Abdulrahman Mohammed M Wanji Liu Kaiyue Wang
Ayman Khalid Alhamidi Hamdi Yingxing Liu Yifei Xu
Mohammed Alhamidi Akimi Horita Luis Armando Moreno Bassan Bingying Yang
Faris Adel A Aljomaih Hasmik A. Hovhannisyan Michelle Cristina De Souza Lan Yao
Omar Ogla A Alogla Hongfei Huang Silva Liyu Zhang
Moshael Othman Alswayeh Hanxi Jiang Min Su Youmin Zhang
Zizheng Chen Kedi Li Chen Sun Xiaoying Zheng
Quanjun Guo Ruoyu Li Jun Wang Zhiyi Zhu
Han Ling

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Bachelor of Science – Global Health

Jubilee Nkechinyere Ahazie, Rebecca Braga De Braganca Helena Marguerite Galinson, Kara Hur, Minor –
Minor – Health Care Djosy Berlande Charles Minor – Health Care Photography and Social
Studies & Natural Science Ryan Cho Studies & Natural Science Change
Nillani Bhairavi Anandakugan Hannah C. Cremer Danial Mehari Gebre, Minor – Oliver Ashwin Kashyap
Naod Berhanu Aynalem Paulo Medina Dela Cruz Practical Politics Anya Kiran Kushwaha
Claire Yang Bai, Minor – August Claire Eberl Minah Ha Stacey Geisan Lau, Minor –
Applied Analytics Alexandra Marie Famiglietti Saman Hemani, Minor – Health Care Studies
Aaron Mickaell Barkhordar, Danait Yosief Fessahaie Health Care Studies Rebecca Li, Minor – Business
Minor – Natural Science Richard Hua Finance

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Bachelor of Science – Global Health (continued)

Sophia Michelle Lopez Madeline Chawla McCue Kathleen Ann Pavy, Minor – Ruthra Maya Umapathi
Sarah Lu, Minor – Consumer Maria Del Pilar Morales, Neuroscience Katherine Elaine Usellis
Behavior Minor – Human Rights Mitiasoa Helianta Razafy Janice Yi, Minor – Resistance
Joelle Chuan-Kai MacLean Nimisha Narayanan Andrew Donald Schwenk to Genocide
Ana Paola Mata Zetina, Paula Nguyen, Minor – Astrid Thougaard Steensberg, Nahid Yosufi
Minor – Natural Science Business Minor – Health
& Photography and Social Nicole Elizabeth Palermo Communication
Change

Bachelor of Science – Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies

Haley Elizabeth Abbott, Kimya Ghaffarian Shreya Kumar Mathur, Cameron Reyhanyfar
Minor – Cinema-Television Justin Michael Goering Minor – Natural Science Nigel Nicholas Rueda
for the Health Professions Cindy Andrea Gonzalez Megan McDuffee Elizabeth Irias Ruiz
Aina Ali Alexandria Emily Caitlyn Nicole McFadden Ali Sahimi
Nadia Suhaila Aluzri Gorokhovsky Correy Ellen McGlyn, Justine Nicole Salas Mationg,
Ellison Allee Bello Briley Erin Gould Minor – Performance Minor – Business Finance
Chloe Spencer Berry, Minor – Paarsa Abida Haque, Minor – Science Kanhai Dhaval Shah
Occupational Science Health Care Studies Marwa Mohammed Junshik Shin
Anaiah Brown Ashley Andrea Hill Andrew Moradzadeh Katharine Alexandra Ann
Tiffany Chang, Minor – Ivy Hsu Alia Khajehnouri Mourali Simmons
Health Communication & Weijing Huang Joseph Nguyen Abigail Solomon
Natural Science James Huynh Paulina Nunez, Minor – Katlyne Rianne Stiles, Minor –
Michelle Cohen Haley Hyatt, Minor – Health Italian Health Care Studies
Keyanna Marie Daniels, Administration David Ochoa Chaitra Shankar Subbarao
Minor – Natural Science & Tamirra Lyn Johnson Lilit Oganessian, Minor – Payton Danielle Timmeney,
Screenwriting Brittany Jordan Natural Science Minor – Public Relations
Priyanka Dave, Minor – Francesca Clare Keogh-Clark, Ana Laura Ordonez, Minor – Ashkon Vaghei
Forensics and Criminality Minor – History & Natural Occupational Science Sharyse Watanabe, Minor –
Alan Oswaldo De Santiago Science Alexis Perez Cadena Communication Design
Christina Theodora Dupas Jessica Lai Ariana Nicole Pergola Dahee Woo
Setareh Ekhteraei, Minor – Jourdyn Lao, Minor – Natural Angela Pogossian, Minor – Jean D. Wu, Minor –
Spanish Science Occupational Science Education and Society
Akemi Rani Elguea Rachel Jennifer Lee Sravya Rallapalli, Minor – Victoria Kit-Wing Yu
Saul Alejandro Escobar Franklin Lin Jazz Studies Mikal Zere
Kelsey Fowler, Minor – Jarod Simon Majeika, Minor –
Musical Studies Screenwriting

Master of Academic Medicine

Rola Alrabah, B.S., King Saud University, Saudi Arabia Melanie Jewel Rudnick, B.S., Lehigh University
Britney Lanae Corey, B.S., LeTourneau University; M.D., Kimberly Ann Sokol, B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-
Texas A&M University Champaign; M.D., University of Illinois at Chicago
Collyn Tamsen Murray, B.S., M.D., University of North Ramin Reza Tabatabai, B.S., University of California, San Diego;
Carolina – Chapel Hill M.D., Medical College of Wisconsin

Master of Medical Sciences

Alice Liang Laughlin, B.A., Swarthmore College

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Master of Physician Assistant Practice

Melina Aghajanian, B.S., California State University, Michaela Levings, B.S., Thomas Edison State University
Northridge Morgan Mary McClafferty, B.A., Occidental College
Victoria Cristal Aguila Camacho, B.A., California State Roberto Emiliano Meraz Nunez, B.S., University of California,
University, Northridge San Diego
Bianca Bae, B.S., University of California, San Diego Myrna Zavala Molina, B.S., San Diego State University
Valerie Brito, B.S., Duke University Jaira Andrea Muriel, B.S., California Lutheran University
Maria Daniela Burbano Pimentle, B.A., California State Brenda Nava, B.S., University of California, Irvine
University, Northridge Donna La May Newman, B.A., Arizona State University
Elizabeth Chang, B.A., Boston University Hannah Jessalyn O’Brien, B.S., University of California,
Michelle Ji Hye Chang, B.A., University of California, San Diego Los Angeles
Elaine Yi-Ling Chen, B.S., University of Southern California Bhumi Kaushik Patel, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Andrew Kwangwon Chung, B.A., University of Southern Susan Pearose, B.S., University of California, Irvine
California Amber Lee Price, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Maria Antoinette Ciliberti, B.S., University of Miami; M.P.H., Padmanabhan Ramaswamy, B.A., University of Southern
Florida International University California
Cooper Tanner Couch, B.A., Middlebury College Melissa Real, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Kristelle Crane Pauline Imelda Salguero, B.S., California State University,
Joselyn Diaz, B.S., University of California, Irvine Long Beach
Rebecca Pacheco Fleming, B.A., Arizona State University Erick Santos, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Vanessa Franco, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Zerin Scales, B.S., Hampton University
Bernadette Beatrice Gonzalez, B.S., California State University, Leonard See, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Los Angeles Karissa Tran Sharifian, B.S., Loyola Marymount University;
Shannon Hakakeyan, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles M.S., University of Southern California
Trenton Harrison, B.S., California State University, Fullerton Jayanti Satish Sharma, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Ernie Hernandez, B.S., University of California, Riverside Sonali Sharma, B.S., California State University, Long Beach
Francisco Hernandez, B.A., University of California, Riverside Alexis Sherer, B.S., Loyola Marymount University
Shirin Heydari, B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.S., Suechu Eng Taing, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
University of Southern California Richard Tang, B.A., University of Southern California
Robin S. Hong, B.S., University of California, Irvine Brian Taylor, B.S., California State University, Fresno
Julia Andrea Hurtado, B.A., University of Florida Janet Tran, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Olivia Jimenez, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Kati Von Seggern, B.S., California Polytechnic State University,
Emily Anne Jones, B.A., University of San Diego San Luis Obispo; M.S., California State University,
Joyce Kim, B.S., University of Southern California Long Beach
Lidia Yu Mi Lee, B.A., University of California, Irvine Susan C. Williams, B.S., Mayville State University; M.A., M.A.,
Solanda Tiffany Sze-Wan Lee, B.S., University of Southern University of North Dakota, Grand Forks
California Sozit Yousuf, B.S., Baylor University
Agnes Ngan Ting Leung, B.S., University of California, Irvine

Master of Public Health

Phillip Abarca, B.S., Cornell University Nana-Yaw Owusuachiaw Bonsu, B.S., University of California,
Salisu Adejo Aikoye, B.S., University of Ibadan, Nigeria Riverside
Kallie Ziegler Alkatib, B.S., San Francisco State University Belinda Brent, B.A., University of San Francisco
Kacie Nichole Amacher, B.A., University of Southern California Karla Brown, B.A., Kent State University; B.S.N., Old Dominion
Jeannette Ban, B.A., Evergreen State College University
Mara Therese Bautista, B.S., California State University, Melissa Ann Buac, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Northridge Amanda Marie Calzada, B.S., University of California, Davis
Devyn Bell, B.S., Gonzaga University Jennifer Cano, B.S., Boston University
Jacqueline Bell, B.S., Towson University Patrick James Casebolt, B.S., University of Southern California
Rachel Louise Bertler, B.S., California State University, Yasmine Castro, B.A., Wellesley College
Long Beach Karin Celosse, B.A., California Baptist University; M.S., Walden
Jay Kumar Bhatia, B.A., New York University University
Gagandeep Bhullar, B.S., University of California, Davis Huiying Chen, M.Engr., Rice University

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Master of Public Health (continued)

Chinsui Jody Chou, B.S., B.M., M.D., University of California, Shelbi Rae Jonas, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Irvine Anju Franklin Kane, B.A., M.A., Syracuse University
Bianca Ashley Clark, B.S., Xavier University of Louisiana Henry Kang, B.A., Hamilton College
Chelsea Cohen, B.A., Washington University in St. Louis Alexandra Karacozoff, B.S., Loyola Marymount University
Michaele Francesco Corbisiero, B.S., Queen’s University, Canada; Georgios Kimon Karnesis, B.S., Hofstra University
M.S., University of Southern California Elizabeth Ketema, B.S., Biola University
Vanessa M. Coria, B.S., San Diego State University Huda Khan, B.S., King Edward Medical University, Pakistan
Falastine Daas, M.D., Cornell University Ioanna Maria Kosmaoglou, B.A., Bryn Mawr College
Bethany Deford, B.S.N., Seton Hall University James Arnold Kropac II, B.A., University of Southern California
Moira Ann Desphy, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Esther Lam, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Pooja Dhupati, B.A., University of Southern California Miles Lambert-Peck, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Alvaro Francisco Diaz, B.A., University of California, Davis Zara Lau, B.A., Chapman University
Fareed John Dibazar, B.A./B.S., University of California, Alan H. Lee, B.S., University of Southern California
San Diego Eugenia Lee, B.S., Chapman University
Danielle Barbara Dorey, B.S., M.S., Seton Hall University Tatyana Levin, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Jasmine Estrada, B.A., University of California, San Diego Yvonne Yan Lam Li, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Olivia Grace Evans, B.A., California State University, Chico Louis Ted Litsas, B.S., University of Toronto, Canada
Shangnon Fei, B.S., Duke University Irene Yiran Liu, B.S., Cornell University
Danait Yosief Fessahaie Sarahfina Vaiauro Luuga, B.S., San Diego State University
Malia Fine, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Hugo Ivan Magana-Garcia, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Julia Rose Fink, B.S., University of Southern California Jarod Simon Majeika
Micah Shantrelle Sumajit Francisco, B.S., University of Cristin Malekyan, B.S., University of California, Riverside
California, Los Angeles Betty Wanjiku Mandela, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Michaela Angelique Chua Go, B.S., University of California, Orestes Ioannis Marinos-Iatrides, B.S., Brandeis University
San Diego Desirae Mikayla Martinez
Allen Grakasian, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Erick John Matos, B.S., California State University, Channel
Micaela Marie Green, B.S., California State University, Islands
Long Beach Deja McCauley, B.A., University of Southern California
Elsie Gutierrez, B.A., University of Southern California Bryanna Marie McDaniel, B.S., Northern Arizona University
Jonathan Han, B.S., University of Southern California Nicole Marie Mercado Anazagasty, B.S., University of
Deena Fuad A. Haneef, B.S., King Abdulaziz University, Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
Saudi Arabia Jennifer R. Miller, B.S., University of Missouri, Columbia
Zarine Harutyunyan, B.S., Yerevan State Medical University, Rebecca Dorothy Morgan, B.S., University of California,
Armenia Los Angeles
Antonio Hernandez Saenz, B.S., California State University, Naikhoba Munabi, B.A., Stanford University; M.D., Columbia
Los Angeles College
Ileane Hernandez, B.S., University of California, Riverside Joshua Michael Munday, B.S.N., East Tennessee State University;
Ixel Carolina Hernandez, B.A., University of California, M.S.N., Georgetown University
Los Angeles Eric Stephen Nagengast, B.S., University of Southern California;
James Hilser, BASC, University of Colorado at Boulder M.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center
Benson Ho, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Chawin Nakarangkul, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Jennifer Holly Horn, B.S., Syracuse University; M.S., University Maya Ngozi Omuziligbo, B.A., University of California,
of Wisconsin – Madison; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Los Angeles
Monika Howe, B.S., University of Southern California Natalie Rita Ourishian, B.A., University of California,
Alyson Danielle Huber, B.S., Central Missouri State University Santa Barbara
Daniel Omon Iyayi Jr., B.A., Cornell University Aishwarya Pandian, B.Med., Sri Ramachandra University,
Raymond Earl Jackson Jr., B.S., University of California, Irvine India
Samuel Jacques, B.A., National University Natalie Suzanne Espalin Pardo, B.S., Texas A&M University
Julian Alexander James-Burke, B.S., Morehouse College Donghwan Park, B.S., Lithuanian University of Health Sciences,
William Edward Jardell, B.S., Texas A&M University Lithuania
Jazmin Jimenez, B.S., California State University, Long Beach Sarina Ashok Patel, B.S., University of Southern California
Aaron Alexander Johnson, B.A., National University Yesha Patel, B.S., Widener University
Aja Rose Johnson, B.S., University of California, Merced Madelyn Judith Perez, B.A., Pomona College

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Master of Public Health (continued)

Kimberly Pierre, B.A., Auburn University at Montgomery; Jordan Tyler Sontz, B.S., Purdue University
M.A., University of Phoenix; MACM, University of Southern Brien Charles Stonebreaker, B.S., American Military University
California Megha Tandel, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles
Mitiasoa Helianta Razafy Nande Taylor, B.S., Howard University
Gabriela Angela Richards, B.A., Whitman College Araksi Lisa Terteryan, B.A., University of Southern California
Briana Tawan Richardson, B.S., Emory University Gina Calhoun Thompson, B.S., B.S., Pharm.D., University of
John Croom Sueiro Rodman, B.S., Appalachian State University Kentucky
Jon Boyd Roper, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; Joseph Cedrick Ramilo Torno, B.S., University of California,
M.S., M.D., New York Medical College Riverside
Harris Samuel Rosenblum, B.A., Tulane University Erin Rivas Torrison, B.A., University of San Francisco
Kiana Rowshan, B.A., Occidental College Jennifer Turner, B.A., Williams College
Jean-Christophe N. Rwigema, B.S., University of California, Sarrah Val, B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder
Irvine Kaivalya Jay Vyas, B.A./B.S., University of California, Irvine;
Marycania Saparudin, B.A., University of California, Irvine M.D., University of Miami
Hayley W. Sayrs, B.S., Trinity University Yujia Wan, B.Med., Southeast University, China
Sara K. Schenk, B.S., University of Kansas; M.D., University of Ariel Williams-Lewis, B.S., Towson University
Nebraska Medical Center Jana Leann Wright, B.A., Georgia Southern University
Kreeti Kiran Shankar, B.S., University of California, Davis Jinli Wu, B.S., Southwest University, China
Nasim Sheidaee, M.D., Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Sinan Xiang, B.S., Johns Hopkins University
Iran Po Yu Yen, B.Med., Poznan University of Medical Sciences,
Miranda Rose Shelly, B.S., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Poland
Victoria Ann Sieverson, B.S., Fordham University Mikal Zere
Vanessa Guadalupe Silva, B.A., University of Notre Dame Alicia Zhong, B.S., University of Southern California
Randolph Perseverance Siwabessy, B.A., University of California,
San Diego; M.A., University of York, United Kingdom;
M.B.A., San Francisco State University

Master of Science – Global Medicine

Arman Amin, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Katherine Virginia Erickson
Noella Machiri Anyangwe, B.S., University of Maryland, Niyat Esaias, B.S., San Diego State University
College Park Jo Danielle Santos Esteban
Sherman Aria, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Krishan Torres Ferrer, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Natasha Denise Arief Nicole Emily Friedlich, B.S., University of Southern California
Roland Christopher Azurin, B.S., University of California, Wentao Gao, B.A., University of Washington
Los Angeles Marjan Ghaffarinia, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Eric Joseph Baghdasaryan, B.S., University of Southern Marina Botros Ghali, B.S., California State University, Channel
California Islands
Megan Elizabeth Barney, B.S., University of Oregon Aron Johnathan Glodowski, B.S., University of California,
Sabrina Michelle Barrow, B.S., University of Southern California Riverside
Heather Danielle Cagni, B.S., University of Southern California Josseline Carolina Herrera Eguizabal, B.S., University of
Claudia Campos, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Southern California
Courtney Renee Causer, B.S., California State Polytechnic Justyne Monique Hindley, B.S., American University
University, Pomona Helya Kargosha, B.S., California State University, Fullerton
Djosy Berlande Charles Amanda Katz
Hikmat Ramen Chmait, B.S., University of Southern California Jasmeen Kaur, B.A., Pitzer College
Jong Choi, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Rory Kearns, B.S., La Salle University
Yasaman Daneshvar, B.S., University of California, Davis Christopher Khatchadourian, B.S., University of California,
Tiffany Nicole Duarte, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Los Angeles Hayley Ann Kong, B.A., University of Southern California
Brandon Vinh-Khang Duong, B.S., University of California, Isabella Rosanna Larocca, B.S., University of Southern California
Riverside Kassandra Legge, B.S., San Diego State University
Ayah Taleb El Habbal, B.A., Marymount California University Alexandra Sunny Lekov, B.S., University of California, Davis

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Master of Science – Global Medicine (continued)

Brianna Ma, B.S., University of California, Irvine Sam Rashti, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Maya Maalouf, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Elisa Souza Campos Rocha, B.S., University of Southern
Cynde Mai, B.S., California State Polytechnic University, California
Pomona Joshrick Tedtaotao Sablan
Aysouda Malekzadeh, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Maurissa Joy Sayama, B.A., University of San Diego
Darcy Laine Malican, B.S., University of Southern California Flora Shamamyan, B.A., University of Southern California
Kerry McAuley Andrew Kim Shannon, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Katherine Taylor McCool, B.S., University of Southern California Nishtha Sharma, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Mitchka Mohammadi, B.S., University of Southern California Alireza Shokri, B.S., University of California, Davis
Kimberly Borlongan Montana, B.A., University of Southern Philip Joshua Spektor, B.S., California State University,
California Long Beach
Lisa Monique Najarian, B.A., Occidental College Donovan James Spencer, B.S., University of Southern California
Nagapranati Samhita Nanduri, B.S., B.A., University of Southern Nicole Rachael Stansbury, B.S., University of Southern California
California Casey Jean Stribbell, B.S., Oakland University
Lisa Thao Mi Nguyen, B.S., University of California, Irvine Sayudharista Sumantri, B.S., Arizona State University
Minh Thu Ngoc Nguyen, B.S., Mount Saint Mary’s University, Colleen Margaret Sweeney
Maryland Arad Talehakimi, B.S., University of California, Davis
Paula Nguyen Muhammad I. Tar, B.S., Loyola Marymount University
Lilit Oganessian Kelsey Ella Testman, B.A., University of San Diego
Arman Ohanyan, B.A., University of Southern California Viliami Tillage
Christopher Papatheofanis, B.A., Pitzer College Brooke Kerlin Upchurch, B.S., University of Southern California
Suraj Jayesh Patel, B.A., University of Southern California Mia Villarosa, B.S., University of Southern California
Alexis Perez Cadena Thomas Won, B.S., University of Southern California
Nathan Peters, B.A., University of San Diego Ruby Berg Wry, B.S., New York University
Masa Petrovic, B.S., University of Southern California Melissa Jane Xu, B.S., University of Southern California
Scarlett Phan-Weston, B.A., Smith College Kyra Lee Yamamoto, B.S., University of Southern California
Dawei Qu, B.S., University of California, Davis Emily Ai Yamashita, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Munija Ramin, B.S., Pennsylvania State University Lilia Zograbyan, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Master of Science – Integrative Anatomical Sciences

Michael Yao-Chiang Chen, B.S., University of Southern Amber Rose Ligason-Tiquia, B.S., University of California,
California Los Angeles
Natalie Lauren Demirjian, B.S., University of Southern California Meera Mistry
Nicholas Joseph Hanna, B.S., University of California, Rachel Rose Oshay, B.A., University of Southern California
Los Angeles Zeenia Punjani, B.S., University of Alabama Birmingham
James Deaton Kearfott, B.A., Capital University Natalie Mourad Yousef, B.S., University of California,
Elizabeth Kim, B.A., University of Southern California Los Angeles

Master of Science – Neuroimaging and Informatics

Richard Levon Agajanian, B.A., Whittier College Jovicarole Raya, B.S., La Sierra University
Esther Tochukwu Anene Nooralhoda Sadeghi, B.S., California State University, Fullerton
Averi Barrett, B.A., California State University, Channel Islands Nien-Chu Shih, B.S., Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan;
Rachel Marie Custer, B.A., Beaver College, Pennsylvania M.S., National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan
Bingchen Gao, B.A., University of California, Irvine Matthew David Thurston, B.S., California State University,
Tasfiya Tahmeen Islam, B.S., University of California, San Diego Sacramento
Matthew Thomas Lahey, B.S., DePaul University Amaryllis Anna Tsiknia, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Cooper Joseph Larson, B.A., Lewis & Clark College Artemy Vinogradov, B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
Zhuocheng Li, B.S., University of California, Davis Xin Wang, B.S., Shandong Normal University, China; M.Engr.,
Omeed Mahrouyan, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Clarissa Danielle Morales, B.A., Vanderbilt University

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Master of Science – Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine

Sara Hisham Abdel Azim Ashley Marie LaBarre, B.S., Oregon State University
Andrew Mark Adams, B.S., University of Texas at Austin Tommy Le, B.S., George Mason University
Nima Adhami, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Chelsea Lee, B.S., University of Delaware
Aditya Aiyer, B.S., University of California, Berkeley Xugeng Liu, B.S., University of Southern California
Lamia Alam, B.S., University of California, Riverside Sirjan Mor, B.S., University of Southern California
Maojia Cheng, B.S., University of Southern California Devin Mutha, B.S., University of Arizona
Anika Gidwani, B.S., University of Southern California Diana Jamal Naboulsi, B.S., University of California, Davis
Sevana Harotoonian, B.S., Nour Danesh Institution of Higher Shivani Nanda, B.S., Sharda University, India
Education, Iran Eileen Rad, B.S., University of the Pacific
David William Herrera, B.A., University of California, Jiawei Ren, B.S., University of Macau
Los Angeles Elizabeth Jie Shi, B.S., B.A., University of Southern California
Axel Misael Hidalgo Kalya Alexis Stanten, B.S., University of Southern California
Janae Jones, B.S., Mount Saint Mary’s University Zhaohan Zeng, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Kerrigan Polly-Elise Kilpatrick Hongyi Zhang, B.S., Jiangxi Normal University, China

Master of Science – Translational Biomedical Informatics

David Noel Buckley, B.S., University of Southern California Xiaofan Zhao, B.Med., Peking University, China; B.S., Peking
University Health Science Center, China

Master of Science – Translational Biotechnology

Raidelys Avila-Diaz, B.S., Universidad de Oriente, Cuba; M.D., Peiyao Liang, B.A., South China Agricultural University
Ross University, West Indies Nien-Tzu Lu, B.S., China Medical University; B.S., China
Lin Fan, B.S., Northeast Agricultural University, China Medical College, Taiwan
Sam David Houman, B.S., University of California, Santa Cruz Yinchong Wang, B.S., Xinjiang Normal University, China
Xiandu Li, B.S., Sichuan University, China Xuting Zhang, B.S., Huazhong University of Science and
Xianghui Li, B.S., Dalian Nationalities University, China Technology, China
Xiuwen Li, B.S., Qingdao University, China

Doctor of Medicine
Ahmed Fouad Mohamed Farouk Abdelhalim, B.S., Grad.Cert., Ellison Yanru Chen, B.S., University of California, Berkeley
University of Southern California Erin Chen, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Torey Alling, B.A., Dartmouth College Kai Wen Cheng, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Varun Teja Angajala, B.S., Grad.Cert., M.S., University of Ja-Yoon Uni Choe, B.A., Harvard University; Grad.Cert.,
Southern California University of Southern California
Saif Ali Azam, B.S., Cornell University; Grad.Cert., University of Emily Yvonne Chu, B.A., Cornell University
Southern California Chase Griffing Clemesha, B.S., University of California,
Ido Badash, B.A., University of Southern California San Diego
Michael Barbaro, B.A., University of Oregon Jared Thomas Cline, B.A., Vanderbilt University
Michael Fred Basin, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Michelle Rose Connor, B.A., Vanderbilt University
Kameron Bechler, B.S., Westmont College Carmen Anita Cueto, B.S., Seattle University
Carlee Anne Beckler, B.A., University of Notre Dame William James Curtis, B.S., University of California,
Brian Hiroshi Cameron, B.A., University of Washington Santa Cruz
Natalie Ann Campen, B.A., Swarthmore College Janelle Cyprich, B.S., Tulane University
Hugo Cardona, B.A., University of Southern California Shruti Ria Dasgupta, B.S., University of Arizona
John Joseph Carney, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Mika Jonathan De Coster, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Audrey Liyang Chai, B.A., University of Southern California Brittany Cherie Declouette, B.A., University of Pennsylvania
Angela Tung Chang, B.S., University of California, San Diego Pierce Hao Deng, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Zariah Victoria Chappell, B.S., Rutgers University – Brian John Dickey, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
New Brunswick Angela Duvalyan, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Samantha Chau, B.S., M.S., University of Southern California Peggy Jill Ebner, B.A., Barnard College; Grad.Cert., University of
Anthony F. Chen, B.S., California Institute of Technology Southern California

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Doctor of Medicine (continued)

Joshua Engle, B.A., Tufts University; Grad.Cert., University of Emily Angela Margolin, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Southern California Maryam Masood, B.A., Barnard College
Michael Etzel, B.A., Pomona College Alisha Brigit Mathalikunnel, B.A., University of Southern
Jacob William Feldsher, B.A., University of Southern California California
Piers Alexander Frieden, B.A., University of California, Jacob Nathaniel Mattox, B.S., Auburn University
Los Angeles; M.S., University of Southern California Cory Mayfield, B.S., Brown University
Natalie Megan Friedricks, B.A., M.S., University of Southern Chioma Moneme, B.A., Rutgers, The State University of
California New Jersey
Tyler Brian Fugere, B.S., Cornell University Seethim Naicker, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Austin Joseph Fullenkamp, B.S., University of California, Luke Vincent Naman, B.A., Dartmouth College
Santa Barbara; Grad.Cert., University of Southern California Azadeh Nazemi, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Hemanth Venkata Garapati, B.A., University of Southern Andrew Nelson, B.S., University of Southern California
California Benjamin Dangkhoa Nguyen, B.S., University of California,
Erick Antonio Garcia, B.S., California State Polytechnic San Diego; Grad.Cert., Grad.Cert., University of Southern
University, Pomona California
Kush Gaur, B.A., Grad.Cert., University of Southern California Catherine My-Hanh Nguyen, B.A., University of California,
Pedram Goel, B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara Berkeley
Morgan Clark Goodman, B.A., Columbia University Jimmy-Tung T. Nguyen, B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Kavish Gupta, B.A., Northwestern University Hilary Anne Novatt, B.S., Duke University
Ruben Guzman, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Margaret Crystal Nurimba, B.A., Scripps College
Macy Tianelle Hardley Washington, B.A., Stanford University David Jacob Nusbaum, B.S., University of California,
Ahuva Weltman Hirschberg, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles; M.S., Ph.D., University of Southern California Kyle Thomas O’Meara, B.S., University of Notre Dame
Polly Huang, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Alexandra Wynn Obremskey, B.S., University of Southern
Alan J.M. Hung, B.S., University of Southern California California
Kyohei Itamura, B.S., Brown University; Grad.Cert., University Ketetha Claude Geraldine Olengue, B.A., B.S., Southern
of Southern California Methodist University; Grad.Cert., University of Southern
Anna Elizabeth Jackanich, B.S., The Ohio State University California
Omid Jalali, B.S., University of California, Berkeley Vanessa Denyse Olvera, B.A., University of Southern California
Daniel Jiang, B.A., Northwestern University Maya Or, B.S., University of Southern California
Angelo Gino Jimenez, B.S., University of California, San Diego Viraj Rashmin Panchal, B.S., University of Southern California
Kyle Blake Joyner, B.S., University of California, Berkeley Divya Ashok Patel, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Andrew Katirai, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Krishan Jignesh Patel, B.A., B.S., University of California,
Stephen M. Kelson, B.S., Brigham Young University Los Angeles
Jae Kim, B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Sagar Virendra Patel, B.A., University of California,
Shane Steven Korber, B.S., Georgetown University Los Angeles
Electra Andrea Korn, B.S., Emory University Jennifer Monic Perdomo, B.S., Mount St. Mary’s University
William Jing Uei Kuo, B.S., University of California, San Diego Joshua Kalati Perese, B.A., Whittier College
Mike Kwon, B.S., Emory University; Grad.Cert., Grad.Cert., Natalie Soares Pierson, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.S., University of Southern California Frances Pillsbury, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Andrew Thomas Kwong, B.S., University of California, Berkeley Alexander Gregers Posell, B.A., Occidental College
Peter Yizhi Lai, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; Ganesh Raman, B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Grad.Cert., University of Southern California Linda Christine Rangel, B.S., University of California,
David Lam, B.S., University of California, San Diego Los Angeles
Travis Michael Larsen, B.A., Pomona College Rawad Rayes, B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
Daniel Jin Lee, B.S., University of Southern California Arjun Tudi Reddy, B.A., Tufts University
David Lehoang, B.A., University of Southern California Ravali Annam Reddy, B.A., Stanford University
Jacob Aaron Lifton, B.A., Cornell University Ashlee Malaina Roberson, B.A., Dartmouth College
Andrew Boyd Lin, B.A., Case Western Reserve University Djani Mensah Robertson, B.A., Rutgers, The State University of
Melissa Meng Ling, B.A., University of Southern California New Jersey
Anna Teresa Madrigal, B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago Sonia Rodrigues, B.A., Middlebury College
Lauren Yu-Lien Maldonado, B.A., University of Southern Christine Ryu, B.A., Dartmouth College
California Jonathan Sadik, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Kevin Maniar, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Gal Sean Sadlik, B.A., University of California, Berkeley

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Doctor of Medicine (continued)

Matthew Christopher Salazar Adame, B.A., University of Micha Benjamin Titus, B.S., Emory University
Pennsylvania Anthony Luis Torres, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Maya Anusuya Sampath, B.S., University of California, Davis Kristi Quynh-Huong Le Tran, B.A., University of Southern
Anthony Robert Sanchez, B.S., University of California, California
Los Angeles Marissa D. Trinidad, B.S., Rutgers University – New Brunswick
Lauren Kathleen Schooner, B.S., University of California, Justin Trop, B.A., Northwestern University
Los Angeles Andrew Tung, B.M., B.S., University of Southern California
Elizabeth Kenyon Scott, B.S., University of California, Berkeley Sydnie Bright Vo, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Hyun Jae Seo, B.A., Amherst College Kyle Raymond Vogt, B.S., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Sabrina Concepcion Serrano I, B.S., Duke University Christopher Wang, B.S., Carnegie Mellon University
Ishan Devang Shah, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Clara Wang, B.A., University of Southern California
Martin Shapiro, B.S., Yale University; Grad.Cert., University of Jennifer Wang, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Southern California Theodore Thompson Wang, B.S., University of California, Davis
Brian Shaw, B.S., Grad.Cert., University of Southern California Connor Matthew Wayman, B.A., University of California,
Parthiv Vipul Sheth, B.S., University of California, San Diego Santa Cruz
Borna Samet Shirvani, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Robert Edward Sakai Weller, B.A., Pomona College
Sharonya Shrivastava, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Victor Howard Wong, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Lisa Shue, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Renqing Wu, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Ali Ahmad Siddiqui, B.S., University of South Florida Willem Xu, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Joel Alejandro Solis, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Meghana Yanamandra, B.S., Arizona State University
Andrew Joseph Spitzberg, B.A., University of Rochester Mimi Jia Yao, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Jason Allen Sterris, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Jack Yi, B.S., Cornell University; Grad.Cert., University of
Michael Joseph Stone, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Southern California
Diego Steven Tabares, B.S., University of California, Irvine Paulina Young, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Ali Tafreshi, B.A., Williams College Valerie Kit Mun Yu, B.A., B.S., University of Southern California
Courtney Wen-Lun Tam, B.A., B.S., University of California, Peter D. Zang, B.A., Claremont McKenna College
Berkeley Ariana Sheva Zargarian, B.S., University of California,
Silena Te, B.A., Wesleyan University Los Angeles
Kavitha Thiagarajan, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Johnathan Karl Zhao, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Benjamin Nathaniel Tiano, B.A., Northwestern University

Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

Tiffany Marie Bolton, B.S.N., California State University, Jace Douglas Jacobsen, B.S., California State University,
Fullerton Dominguez Hills
Timothy Joseph Bowman, B.S., Washington State University Brianna Koty, B.S., Northern Arizona University
Brittney Bucholtz, B.S.N., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Summer Ray Laquerre, B.S., University of Texas, Arlington
Jasmine Lynn Chevalier, B.A., B.S., B.S.N., University of Jacqueline Lumalu, B.S., San Diego State University; M.S.,
Washington; B.A., University of Washington Bothell California State University, Los Angeles
Miranda Shu-Li Chih, B.S.N., Avila University Maria Marshall, B.S., University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
Elizabeth Diane Doty, B.S., University of Florida; B.S.N., Justin Santa Ana, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Linfield College Kieran Meltvedt Shamash, B.A., University of California,
Diane Elizabeth Estanislao, B.S., University of California, San Diego; M.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles; B.S., California State University, Northridge Andreina Katherine Stevenson, B.S.N., Azusa Pacific University
Richie Victor Gallegos, B.S., Azusa Pacific University Christian Noel Baldado Villegas, B.S., West Coast University
Jesusa Joy Guerrero, B.S., Azusa Pacific University
George Benjamin Higgins, B.A., B.S., California State University,
Northridge

Graduate Certificate – Academic Medicine

Sabrina Janelle Cooley

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Graduate Certificate – Clinical, Biomedical and Translational Investigations

Sumeet Kaur Bhanvadia Lorraine Kelley-Quon Irina Zamora
Kimberly Kinga Gokoffski Sonali Saluja

Graduate Certificate – Pain Medicine

Mohammed Taha Salman Harry Lifschutz Amir Hossein Peter Pollachek
Al-Haidari Mortazavientesab

USC Thornton School of Music

Dean Robert A. Cutietta

Bachelor of Arts
Lance Howard Ave Azusada, Choral Music Magdalene Peng, Cognitive Science & Music
Ana Cooper, Music, Minor – Music Recording Mary Margaret Pettygrove, Choral Music
Lami Friebe, Music Claire Emma Redlaczyk, Choral Music
Caleb Raphael Hannan, Music Anne Thomas Jr., Music
Kant Kosoltrakul, Music Clara Gwenyth Valenzuela, Choral Music, Minor – Political
Chao Shun Lee, Music Science
Jason Blair Lewis, Music & Neuroscience

Bachelor of Music
Mason Summit Allport, Performance Lucy Fiona Talwani McKnight, Composition
Tehillah Alphonso, Performance Madeleine Mayi Meyer, Performance, Minor – Music Industry
Tiffany Gin-Yi Chen, Performance, Minor – Web Technologies Adam Joseph Miller, Jazz Studies
and Applications Devan Monroe, Performance
Ethan Chilton, Jazz Studies Taiga Murooka, Performance
Francisco Cisneros, Performance Max Brenner Opferkuch, Performance
Jared Michael Cvetich, Performance, Minor – Music Industry Sang Won Park, Performance
Randon Paul Davitt, Performance Margaret Isabella Pasqua, Performance
Cyrus Elia, Music Production & Jazz Studies Haley Justine Perkins, Performance
Samantha Joy Epp, Performance Deanna Pyeon, Performance
Daniel John Ferenbach, Performance Sloan Walker Quessenberry, Performance, Minor – Music
Katharine Grace Lee Grahn, Performance Production
Ryan Paul Gunderson, Composition, Minor – Music Production Samuel Reid, Jazz Studies
Zander Hawley, Performance Matthew Richards, Jazz Studies, Minor – Music Industry
Gwen Howard, Performance James George Rokas, Jazz Studies, Minor – Music Industry
Ian Welles Hubbell, Jazz Studies Daniel Mattia Seaman, Performance, Minor – Computer
Enzo Valentino Iannello, Performance Programming
Sina Karachiani, Composition Elliot Dealcuaz Siegel, Performance
Amir Sinclair Kelly, Performance, Minor – Music Industry Cameron Elliott Soat, Performance
Callaghan James Kevany, Jazz Studies Emily Summers, Performance
Michael John Lasusa, Performance Ethan Tyler Tasch, Performance
Andre Peter Leboulluec, Jazz Studies Malik Taylor, Performance
Alec Joseph Lehrman, Performance Maia Aisha Thomas, Composition, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Milaena Lucia Martinez, Performance Victoria S. Vasta, Composition
Sophie Marie Kathryn Nicole Mathieu, Composition Yirong Wang, Performance

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Bachelor of Music (continued)

Tabon Phillip Ward, Performance Adam Yaron, Performance, Minor – Music Industry
Elon Thomas Wertman, Music Production Yi Chan Richard You, Performance
Shelby Wei Wong, Performance, Minor – Business Law Trevor William Zemtseff, Jazz Studies

Bachelor of Science – Music Industry

Audrey Abbott Mason Kiama Lopez
Lillian Ariel Avram Julia Lyn Lucius
Michael Azuma, Minor – Music Production Paul Daniel MacMichael, Minor – Marketing
Kai Hunter Skyler Bauer Jaasu Amir Mallory
Christopher Begler Bailey Dalton McNamee
Jacob Adam Berger Lehua Daning Miller
Kirsten Chara Bock Larissa Sophia Minder
Kayla Jaymes Bond Daniel Hagop Muncherian
Robert B. Brown Jessica Nicole Navar
Georgia Grace Bundschu, Minor – Business Finance Nicholas Noneman, Minor – Music Recording
Kathryn Elise Burgess, Minor – Consumer Behavior Patrick Liam O’Halloran
Alyssa Buzzello Yoon Seo Park
Dallas Richard Caton Sloan Emily Pecchia
Mariah Catherine Conway Allison Nicole Petitti
Shannon Paige Corsi Dane Christopher Pieper
Julia Craig Jason William Porter
Grant Davis Athena Ripka
Cameron Hill Defaria, Minor – Theatre Morgan Amanda Roberts
Kyle Delfatti Kristin Michael Robinson
Isabella Rose de Montesquiou Brannon Rowan
Kristina Dhimertika Alexa Rumberg, Minor – Culture, Media and Entertainment
Carey Elena Diaz Emmeline Salazar
John Thomas Dugan Lizel Joi Sacatropez San Juan
Aaron L. Emanuel, Minor – Justice, Voice and Advocacy Luis Esteban Sanchez
Leah M. Fattor Gemma Lorraine Schladow
Sabrina Jaye Finkelstein Jared David Shahar
Marissa Paul Fitzgerald, Minor – Culture, Media and Justin Scott Shambley, Minor – Popular Music Studies
Entertainment Xiaoxin Shen
Arthur Baird Fowler VI Camille Shrager
Rachel Marie Freericks Nicholas Akeo Smiley
Jacob Alan Duc Friedman Charles Walter Smith
Lewis Kentaro Goodman Joshua Aaron Smith
Charles Joseph Harper Keri Nicole Srebnick
Hunter Alexander Harper Celeste D. Stange, Minor – Cinematic Arts
Warren Matthew Hastings Anne Thomas Jr.
Brian Terrence Kelly Emily Anne Veh
Katherine Anne Kivinski Madison Marie Walsh
Tayler Larsen Jessica Lynn Welcer
Natalie Jiching Lee Erin Teresa Wolfe, Minor – Communication Design
Emmeline Estelle Lehmann Boddicker, Minor – Business Law Alison Wood
Alyssa Nicole Light Madison RaeAnne Young, Minor – Songwriting
Lok Tung Lo

Master of Music
Amelia Allen, Screen Scoring, B.Engr., University of Victoria, Saro Babikian, Performance, B.M., University of Southern
Canada California
Gabriel Anker, Performance, B.M., Rice University Brett Bailey, Screen Scoring, B.M., West Chester University

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Master of Music (continued)

Peter Barber, Performance, B.M., James Madison University Aaron R. Janik, Jazz Studies, B.A./B.M., Oberlin College
Elizabeth Ann Bardwil, Performance, B.M., University of Alexandra Paloma Kalinowski, Screen Scoring, B.M., Boston
Southern California University
Nicholas James Belcher, Contemporary Teaching Practice, B.M., Theron Takahiro Kay, Screen Scoring, B.M., California State
University of Southern California University, Northridge
Sherley-Ann Belleus, Performance, B.M., Ithaca College Eunice Kim, Performance, B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington
Nicholas Bentz, Composition, B.M., Johns Hopkins University Eunice Kim, Contemporary Teaching Practice, B.S., Indiana
Aaron Blick, Performance, B.M., Northwestern University University, Bloomington
Noah Isaac Breneman, Performance, B.M., Pennsylvania State Goeun Kim, Performance, B.M., Presbyterian University and
University Theological Seminary, South Korea; Grad.Cert., University of
Brittany Buendia, Contemporary Teaching Practice, B.M., Southern California
Chapman University Klemen Krklec, Performance, B.M., Karntner
Jason Byer, Performance, B.M., Northwestern University Landeskonservatorium, Austria
Jiaqi Cao, Screen Scoring, B.A., Xinghai Conservatory of Music, Dana Kroplick, Screen Scoring, B.S., Brown University; B.M.,
China Berklee College of Music
Menghan Cao, Performance, B.M., Eastman School of Music; Elise Lorraine Lawrence, Performance, B.M., University of
B.M., University of Rochester Michigan, Ann Arbor
Baoyi Chen, Contemporary Teaching Practice, B.A., Xinghai David Myles Lewis, Screen Scoring, B.M., Berklee College of
Conservatory of Music, China Music
Allison Cheng, Contemporary Teaching Practice, B.M., La Sierra Zhaoyi Li, Performance, B.M., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University; M.M., University of Southern California Angela Lin, Performance, B.A., University of California,
Jung-Tsung Chiang, Screen Scoring, B.M., San Francisco Los Angeles
Conservatory of Music Sigrun Lopez Jack, Performance
Hyemi Choi, Performance, B.M., Ewha Womans University, Keke Luo, Performance, B.M., Sichuan Conservatory of Music,
South Korea China
Hyun Jung Choi, Performance, B.M., Hanyang University, Michael Sterling Maffe, Screen Scoring, B.M., Biola University
South Korea Isaac Nathan Mailach, Screen Scoring, B.M., Wilfrid Laurier
Tiffany Chung, Performance, B.M., University of Southern University, Canada
California Katelyn Nicole Matson, Music Teaching and Learning, B.M.,
Justin Kent Citron, Performance University of Redlands
Beau Matthew Cornelius, Jazz Studies, B.S., Florida State Emiliano Mazzenga, Screen Scoring
University Zachary J. McCulley, Performance, B.M., University of Denver
Megan Elizabeth Dudek, Performance, B.M., University of Thomas Mellan, Composition, B.M., M.M., University of
Colorado at Boulder Southern California
David Ellis, Performance, B.M., University of Central Oklahoma Matthew Tyler Miller, Screen Scoring, B.M., California State
Matthew Feder, Screen Scoring, B.A., Tufts University University, Long Beach
Adam Floyd, Performance, B.M., New England Conservatory of Samuel Allen Miller, Performance, B.M., Indiana University,
Music Bloomington
Jeffrey Frantom, Performance, B.M., University of Southern James Andrew Stone Moursund, Sacred Music, B.A., Oregon
California State University
Julia Gershkoff, Performance, B.M., Ithaca College Paul Anthony Nelson, Jazz Studies, B.M., University of Georgia
Joshua Mason Ginsburg, Jazz Studies, B.M., University of Julia Giovanna Newman, Screen Scoring, B.F.A., California
Southern California Institute of the Arts
Guillermo Gonzalez, Contemporary Teaching Practice, B.A., Yuhan Niu, Performance, B.S., Grad.Cert., University of
University of Southern California Southern California
Josue Gonzalez, Performance, B.M., University of Minnesota, Sun-A Park, Performance, B.M., Baekseok Arts College,
Twin Cities South Korea; B.M., Cheonan University, South Korea;
Dylan Bernard Gorenberg, Performance, B.M., University of Grad.Cert., University of Southern California
Southern California Sunwoo Park, Performance, B.M., Seoul National University,
Austin Hammonds, Screen Scoring, B.A., Morehead State South Korea
University Wesley Park, Performance, B.A., Pepperdine University
Cameron Leslie Holt, Performance, B.M., University of Southern Prateek Rajagopal, Screen Scoring
California Amanda Michelle Rindlisbach, Performance, B.M., Eastern
Ru Huang, Performance, B.A., Central China Normal University New Mexico University

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Master of Music (continued)

Evan Michael Sanchez, Performance, B.M., Guildhall School of Matthew Thomas, Screen Scoring, B.M., University of Texas at
Music and Drama, England Austin
Kyle Scherrer, Performance, B.M., M.S., University of Southern Nuowen Tu-Wang, Screen Scoring, B.M., Johns Hopkins
California University
Sierra Rae Schmeltzer, Performance, B.M., University of Hartford Paul Voia-Tipei, Performance, B.M., Arizona State University;
Justin Schornstein, Screen Scoring, B.M., Berklee College of Grad.Cert., University of Southern California
Music Sean Williams, Performance, B.A., California State University,
Julio Jose Sequeira, Music Teaching and Learning, B.A., East Bay
California State University, Dominguez Hills Michael Wilson, Screen Scoring, B.M., Oklahoma Baptist
Nina Shekhar, Composition, B.M., University of Michigan, University
Ann Arbor Roberta Wei-On Yee, Performance, B.M., University of Southern
Daniel Skib, Performance, B.M., University of Michigan, California
Ann Arbor Jizhe Zhang, Performance, B.M., University of Toronto, Canada
Yaxin Tan, Performance, B.F.A., Shanghai Conservatory of
Music, China

Master of Science
Antriksh Dev Bali, Music Industry, B.Engr., Maharshi Dayanand Yoonjung Ashley Ko, Music Industry, B.M., New York University
University, India; M.M., Berklee College of Music Garrett Lofgren, Music Industry, B.S., Sam Houston State
Xinwen Chen, Arts Leadership, B.A., Shanghai Theatre University
Academy, China Katherine Middleton, Music Industry, B.A., Elon University
Bronson Eli Foster, Arts Leadership, B.M., University of Nevada, Eunsea Min, Music Industry, B.M., Berklee College of Music
Las Vegas Brady Moses, Music Industry, B.A., Boston University
Anna Gandolfi, Music Industry, B.M., Scuola di Musica di Lauren Dair Owens, Music Industry, B.P.S., Berklee College of
Fiesole, Italy Music
Daniel Gerard Garcia, Music Industry, B.M., M.M., University of Sunhyun Park, Music Industry, B.M., Seoul National University,
Southern California South Korea
Danielle Garratt, Music Industry, B.S., Frostburg State University Jonathan Cesar Rubio, Music Industry, B.Mus., University of
Siyan Gospodinov, Music Industry, B.S., Florida International Arizona
University Ting Sun, Arts Leadership, B.A., Central Conservatory of Music,
Katherine Rose Greenberg, Music Industry, B.A., Washington China
University in St. Louis Celine Leah Torkan, Music Industry, B.A., Chapman University
Arielle James Harris, Music Industry, B.A., University of Shuaida Zeng, Music Industry, B.A., University of Rochester
Southern California Yudan Zou, Music Industry, B.B.A., The Chinese University of
Kai Julius Klitgaard, Music Industry, B.A., University of Hong Kong
Oklahoma

Doctor of Musical Arts

Soyeon An, Performance, B.M., Seoul National University, Wesley Chu, Performance, B.M., M.M., New England
South Korea; M.M., Eastman School of Music Conservatory of Music
Spencer Thomas Artwick, Performance, B.M., Peabody Institute Claire Jaeyoun Chung, Performance, B.M., Korean National
(Conservatory of Music); B.M., Johns Hopkins University; University of Arts, South Korea; Grad.Cert., University of
M.M., University of Southern California Southern California; M.M., The Juilliard School
Daniel John Caputo, Composition, B.M., University of Southern Thomas Salvatore Dougherty, Composition, B.M., Eastman
California; M.M., University of Texas at Austin School of Music
Dissertation: Memoryscapes Dissertation: Gross Misconduct: Concerto Grosso for Solo
Jason Chilson, Performance, B.M., University of Idaho; M.M., Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, and Ensemble
Indiana University, Bloomington Tomasz Fechner, Performance, B.M., Akademia Muzyczna im.
Kathryn Elizabeth Chouinard-Mitchell, Performance, B.M., Ignacego Jana Paderewskiego, Poland; M.M., University of
Johns Hopkins University; M.M., University of Southern Southern California
California Adan Alejandro Fernandez, Sacred Music, B.M., Azusa Pacific
University; M.A., Claremont Graduate University

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Doctor of Musical Arts (continued)

Brett W. Frey, Jazz Studies, B.M., Berklee College of Music; Yewon Lee, Choral Music, B.M., Seoul National University,
M.M., Northwestern University South Korea; A.D., The Juilliard School; M.M., Manhattan
Isaac Friedhoff, Performance, B.M., Indiana University, School of Music
Bloomington; M.M., University of Southern California Dissertation: A Conductor’s Guide to Select Choral Works
Sean Michael Gehricke, Performance, B.M., University of South Composed by Hyo-Won Woo between 2012 and 2018
Florida; Grad.Cert., M.M., University of Southern California Ji Hae Lim, Music Education, B.M., Seoul National University,
Stephanie Kay Ginnings, Performance, B.M., University of Texas South Korea; M.M., Manhattan School of Music
at Austin; M.M., University of Southern California Dissertation: Case Study of Constructivist Philosophy and
Juliette Herlin, Performance, B.M., M.M., Conservatoire Policy Implementation for Music Teaching and Learning in
National Superieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, France Selected Elementary Schools in Los Angeles
Tina Agnelli Huynh, Music Education, B.M./B.A., California Karsten Rex Longhurst, Choral Music, B.M., B.A., Weber State
State University, Long Beach; M.M., University of Southern University; M.M., University of Utah
California Dissertation: Rudolf Mauersberger (1889-1971): A Brief
Dissertation: The Musical Childhoods of Vietnamese and History, Works, and Analysis of Dresdner Requiem and
Vietnamese American Elders Raised in Vietnam Between Lukas-Passion
1931-1975 Hanbo Ma, Performance, B.M., East Tennessee State University;
Andres Emilio Jaramillo Cardenas, Performance, M.M., Eastern M.M., Eastman School of Music
Washington University Luis Javier Reyes Duarte, Performance, B.M., Pittsburg State
Erick Orlando Jovel, Performance, B.M., California State University; M.M., University of Maryland, Baltimore
University, Northridge; M.M., University of California, William Matthew Reynolds, Performance, B.M., Baylor
Los Angeles University; M.M., Wichita State University
Michael George Sheppard Kallin, Performance, B.M., University Rina Ritivoiu, Sacred Music, B.A., Sahmyook University,
of California, Santa Barbara; M.M., University of Southern South Korea; M.M., California State University, Sacramento
California Eva Schaumkell, Performance, B.M., Guildhall School of Music
Hwi-Eun Kim, Performance, B.M., The Juilliard School; M.M., and Drama, England; M.M., Hochschule fur Musik
University of Southern California Carl Maria von Weber, Germany
Bryan Curt Kostors, Composition, B.A., Seattle Pacific University Christopher Lawder Sullivan, Jazz Studies, M.M., William
Dissertation: The Lost Valleys Paterson University
Benjamin Lash, Performance, M.M., University of Southern Jiwon Sun, Performance, B.M., New England Conservatory of
California Music; M.M., Yale University
Esther Seung-Hyun Lee, Performance, B.M., M.M., Hochschule Joshua Tan, Performance, B.M., University of Houston; M.M.,
fur Musik und Theater, Germany; Grad.Cert., University of University of Arizona
Southern California Melissa Treinkman, Performance, B.M., Northwestern University;
Grace Eunjee Lee, Performance, B.M., University of Colorado at M.M., DePaul University
Boulder; M.M., University of Southern California Jaxon Samuel Williams, Performance, B.M., Brigham Young
Ji-Yoon Lee, Performance, B.M., Dankook University, South University; M.M., Arizona State University
Korea; M.M., Peabody Institute (Conservatory of Music)
Lauren Hyunjung Lee, Performance, B.M., Sookmyung Women’s
University, South Korea; M.M., Hogeschool voor de Kunsten
Utrecht, Netherlands

Graduate Certificate – Artist Diploma

Sergio Filipe Cardoso Coelho Yasmina Rebecca Spiegelberg
Mak Grgic

Graduate Certificate – Music Performance

Juan-Salvador Carrasco Jae Uk Jeon Yi-Ju Lai Yelin Park
Hyemi Choi Yuyeon Jung Bohan Lin Bradley Parrimore
Giuseppe D’Eliseo Soojin Kang Zuhao Liu Alexandros ‘Sasha’ Martinos
Nan Deng Nery Kim Emilia Lopez-Yanez Petrin
Vincentia Geraldine Yeji Kim Svend Lykkegaard Ayrton Coelho Pisco
Andrew Haduong Yeun Kim Christopher O’Brien Irena Preda

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Graduate Certificate – Music Performance (continued)

Jaquain Sloan Ryan Toher Mikhail Vayman Jonathan Wisner
Sanhayea Song Fatima Trives Escolano Duc Ngoc Vu

USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of

Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Dean Avishai Sadan

Bachelor of Science – Occupational Therapy

Aubree Skyler Bender-Ocana Annie Christine Lee
Justin K. Chan John Jazin Lee, Minor – Spanish
Sophia Cross Jessica Emma Pryt
Niya Esperanza Samantha Randolph, Minor – Art History
Galen M. Freedman Jessie Tien, Minor – Psychology
Kayla Elizabeth Gan, Minor – Spanish Bethany Ann Yew, Minor – Organizational Leadership and
Sharada Gayathri Krishnan, Minor – The Dynamics of Early Management & Musical Studies
Childhood

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Melina Allahverdian, B.S., University of California, Talent Vo Dang, B.A./B.S., University of California, San Diego;
Santa Barbara; M.A., University of Southern California M.A., University of Southern California
Kiara Althaus, B.A., University of California, San Diego; M.A., Colleen Ann Eisele, B.F.A., Woodbury University; M.A.,
University of Southern California University of Southern California
Omar Ali Arid, B.A., M.A., University of Southern California Lauren Monique Espinoza, B.A., University of California,
Yasmin Attia, B.A., La Salle University; M.A., University of Los Angeles; M.A., University of Southern California
Southern California Alexandra Erin Freeman, B.S., Drake University; M.A.,
Mineh Badmagharian, B.A., University of California, University of Southern California
Los Angeles; M.A., University of Southern California Elizabeth Gerwig, B.S., University of Rochester; M.A., University
Kristen Bang, B.A., Emory University; M.A., University of of Southern California
Southern California Mollianne Grager, B.S., Seattle Pacific University; M.A.,
Ashley E. Bonzell, B.A., California State University, Long Beach; University of Southern California
M.A., University of Southern California Sara Harrison, B.S., California State University, Long Beach;
Erin Blaire Bussell, B.A., Pepperdine University; M.A., University M.A., University of Southern California
of Southern California Madeline Hayward, B.S., University of Georgia; M.A., University
Britney Carino, B.S., Gonzaga University; M.A., University of of Southern California
Southern California Raquel Heyman, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles;
Colleen Marie Carroll, B.S., University of New Mexico, M.A., University of Southern California
Albuquerque; M.A., University of Southern California Faith Maderah Hicks, B.A., M.A., University of Southern
Candace Chatman, B.A., Seattle University; M.A., Loyola California
Marymount University Psalm Chang Ho, B.S., M.A., University of Southern
Janice Choi, B.A., California State University, Long Beach; M.A., California
University of Southern California Thu Hoang, B.S., M.A., University of Southern California
Eddie Chu, B.A., M.A., New York University; M.A., University Serena Hobson, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles;
of Southern California M.A., University of Southern California
Ellie Clark, B.A., University of San Diego; M.A., University of Anusha R. Hossain, B.S., University of California, San Diego;
Southern California M.A., University of Southern California

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Doctor of Occupational Therapy (continued)

Hannah Ning Hung, B.A., University of California, Kimberly Patricia Roberson, B.A., University of California,
Santa Barbara; M.A., University of Southern California Santa Barbara; M.A., University of Southern California
Kimberly Nicole Jones, B.S., California Polytechnic State Ana Sanchez, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; M.A.,
University, San Luis Obispo; M.A., University of Southern University of Southern California
California Raquel Saunders, B.A., Tufts University; M.A., University of
Sarah Kiyeon Kim, B.S., University of Washington; M.A., Southern California
University of Southern California Rebecca Sara Snyder, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles;
Lisa Tu Le, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A., M.A., University of Southern California
University of Southern California Lillian Sun, B.S., University of California, San Diego; M.A.,
Dong Hee Lee, B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.A., University of Southern California
University of Southern California Elissa Marie Taylor, B.S., Montana State University; M.A.,
Gyeom Bi Lee, B.A., University of California, San Diego; M.A., University of Southern California
University of Southern California Julianne Teng, B.A., University of California, Riverside; M.A.,
James Horng-Hwai Lee, B.S., M.S., M.A., University of University of Southern California
Southern California Sarina Marie Tetley, B.A., M.A., University of Southern
Tabitha Lin, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., California
University of Southern California Sonia Trejo, B.S., M.A., University of Southern California
Megan Linderman, B.S., M.A., University of Southern California Alya Katherine Turcotte, B.S., California Polytechnic State
Jody Liu, B.A., New York University; M.A., University of University, San Luis Obispo; M.A., University of Southern
Southern California California
Yijun Liu, B.Med., Peking University, China; M.A., University of Alison Brooke Ulie, B.A., Western Washington University; M.A.,
Southern California University of Southern California
Jacqueline Marie McIntosh, B.A., University of San Francisco; Valentina Helena Vera Carrasquero, B.S., Escuela Colombiana
M.A., University of Southern California de Rehabilitacion, Colombia; M.A., University of Southern
Claudia Patricia Melgar, B.S., California Polytechnic State California
University, San Luis Obispo; M.A., University of Southern Emma Wallace, B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.A.,
California University of Southern California
Vanessa Miller, B.S., Creighton University; M.A., University of Hui Wang, B.A., Capital University of Physical Education and
Southern California Sports, China
Mariah Morris, B.A., Marquette University; M.A., University of Yushi Wang, B.S., M.A., University of Southern California
Southern California Shannon Westerberg, B.S., M.A., University of Southern
Alexis Johannah Nalbach, B.A., University of Arizona; M.A., California
University of Southern California Amanda Marie Wiles, B.S., M.S., Towson University
Kiara Ota, B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Nicole Marie Wright, B.A., Chapman University; M.A.,
University; M.A., University of Southern California University of Southern California
Rachel Park, B.A., M.A., University of Southern California Phoebe Yee Yam, B.S., University of California, Irvine; M.A.,
Jessica Pedersen, B.S., M.A., University of Southern California University of Southern California
Julian Bernardo Prado, B.S., University of La Verne; M.A., Ozan Yay, B.S., University of California, Riverside; M.A.,
University of Southern California University of Southern California
Tiffany Rose Quach, B.S., University of California, San Diego; Joyce Dah-Jung Yoo, B.A., Boston College; M.A., University of
M.A., University of Southern California Southern California
Marinthea Richter, B.S., M.Ed., University of Pretoria, Elizabeth Zepeda, B.S., California State University, Fullerton;
South Africa M.A., University of Southern California
Chelsea Rivera, B.S., University of Miami; M.A., University of Amy Zhao, B.S., M.A., University of Southern California
Southern California

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USC School of Pharmacy

Dean Vassilios Papadopoulos

Bachelor of Science – Pharmacology and Drug Development

Simone Pilar Augustine Gilberto Ramon Pena, Minor – Organizational Leadership and
Ronnelle Anani Copes, Minor – Hip Hop, Street and Social Management
Dance Forms Pooja Singh, Minor – Natural Science & Business Finance
Edward Osinachidim Ezike Nathan Vo
Emad Guirguis Catalina Maitruc Vu, Minor – Business Finance
Tara Mirmehdi Annie Xie
Sahar Mohammadi, Minor – Business Law

Master of Science – Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics

Lila Paige Halbers, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Xinyu Wu, B.S., Sun Yat-sen University, China

Master of Science – Healthcare Decision Analysis

Jocelyn Camacho Youngkyung Lee, B.A., California State University,
Changning Chen, B.S., University of Science and Technology of San Bernardino
China Linyuan Li, B.Engr., University of Jinan, China
Jiaqi Chen, B.S., SUNY Stony Brook Qinlin Li, B.A., Tianjin University of Commerce, China
Leibing Chen, B.S., B.S., University of Southern California Rebecca Li
Peihao Chen, B.Engr., Xiamen University, China Yen-Yu Lin, B.S., National Central University, Taiwan
Wanyao Chen, B.A., York University, Canada Yurou Lin, B.A., University of California, Davis
Xiaoxiao Cheng, B.A., Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Anyu Liu, B.Engr., Beijing Institute of Technology, China
Medicine, China Sitong Liu, B.A., Xian University of Architecture and
Sangho Choi Technology, China
Eleanor Margaret Crecelius Kangxin Lu, B.Engr., Agricultural University of Hebei, China
Kristen Noelle Ramos Cruz, B.A., California State University, Siyu Lu, B.Engr., Chongqing University of Posts and
Channel Islands Telecommunications, China
Yuning Cui, B.S., University of California, San Diego Xiaolu Lyu, B.S., Zhejiang University of Technology, China
Xiangxin Fang, B.Engr., Shanghai University, China Diana Yi Yu Pan, B.S., Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan
Fuman Gao, B.S., Henan University, China Abhishek Patel, B.S., North Maharashtra University, India;
Cheng Gong, B.S., Inner Mongolia University for Nationalities, M.B.A., SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management
China Studies, India
Tong Guan, B.Engr., Harbin Institute of Technology, China Lin Qi, B.A., Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics,
Junfeng Guo, B.A., Sun Yat-sen University, China China
Shraddha Milan Hakani, B.S., Savitribai Phule Pune University, Liulu Qiu, B.S., Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine,
India China
Jingxiang He, B.A., Xiamen University, China Mofei Qu, B.S., Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics, China
Zihao Hong, B.A., Central University of Finance and Economics, Qiuyan Qu, B.Engr., University of Electronic Science and
China Technology of China
Xinpei Hu, B.A., Xianda College of Economics and Humanities, Zao Qu, B.S., Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, China
China Fnu Rahool, B.Equiv., Ziauddin University, Pakistan
Yixin Hu, B.S., Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Yue Ran, B.S., China Jiliang University
China Haoqian Ren, B.B.A., Xihua University, China
Weiyu Kan, B.S., Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, China Zihan Rui, B.A., Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Krisztina Kellenyi, B.A., Arizona State University Adhikaran Saini, B.D.S., Baba Farid University of Health
Jeonghee Lee, B.S., Seoul Women’s University, South Korea Sciences, India

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Master of Science – Healthcare Decision Analysis (continued)

Oluwadamilola Olamiji Soyemi, B.Med., Obafemi Awolown Xun Xu, B.A., Nantong University, China
University, Nigeria Ping Yang, B.A., University of Tulsa
Varun Srinivasan Tianjun Yang, B.Engr., Sichuan University, China
Erik Suh, Pharm.D., St. Louis College of Pharmacy Xiaodi Yang, B.B.A., Hong Kong Baptist University
Nannan Tao, B.S., South Central University for Nationalities, Yuxuan Yao, B.Engr., Tsinghua University, China
China Yao Ye, B.S., Arizona State University
Yi Wan, B.A., Nanchang University, China Jiahao Zhang, B.B.A., Hong Kong Baptist University
Jinghao Wang, B.S., Qingdao University, China Xinran Zhang, B.A., Tianjin Foreign Studies University, China
Nan Wang, B.Engr., Dalian Polytechnic University, China Yining Zhang, B.Engr., Hangzhou Dianzi University, China
Xuechun Wang, B.Engr., Nanjing University of Technology, Tianyue Zhao, B.S., Marquette University
China Xinyi Zheng
Yifan Wang, B.Engr., Chung-Yuan Christian University, Taiwan Yixi Zhou, B.S., Southwestern University of Finance and
Ziyu Wang, B.S., Hebei University, China Economics, China
Qifeng Wu, B.A., Beijing Forestry University, China Haonan Zhu, B.Engr., Yanching Institute of Technology, China
Xuyang Xian, B.S., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Miaoying Zhu, B.B.A., Tamkang University, Taiwan
Jiaoyi Xu, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Xiaoying Zhu, B.S., University of Arizona

Master of Science – Management of Drug Development

Kabir Tylor Ahluwalia, B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology Joshua Silva, B.S., California State University, Fullerton; M.S.,
Ying Jin, B.S., Sichuan Agricultural University, China California State University, Los Angeles
Albert Thomas Lam, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Alicia Marie Paiva Warnecke, B.S., Syracuse University; Ph.D.,
Larry Rodriguez, B.S., Kansas State University University of Southern California

Master of Science – Medical Product Quality

Peng-Sheng Chen, B.S., Taipei Medical University, Taiwan; Peter Byron Wirth, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Grad.Cert., University of Southern California

Master of Science – Regulatory Management

Morgan Chateau, B.S., Texas A&M University; Ph.D., University Nagore Isabel Marin Ramos, B.A., University of Granada, Spain;
of North Carolina – Chapel Hill Grad.Cert., University of Southern California; M.S., Ph.D.,
Ramakrishnan Gopalakrishnan, B.S., M.S., University of Madras, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
India Keiko Omori, B.S., Showa University, Japan
Vishnu Prakash Tripathi, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Veer Bahadur Singh
Purvanchal University, India

Master of Science – Regulatory Science

Claudia Yanina Aguilar, B.S., San Francisco State University Anjali Malhotra, B.A., California State University, Northridge;
Marquerita Algorri, B.A./B.S., Drexel University M.B.A., New York Institute of Technology
Randal Lee Anderson, B.S., Excelsior College; M.S., University Mary Anderson May, B.A., Washington University in St. Louis
of Southern California Julieta Melgoza, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Khyati Jagdish Ashtekar, B.Pharm., Nirma University of Science Philippos Papadopoulos, B.B.A., Culinary Institute of America
and Technology, India Silver Stella Park, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Xianhui Chen, B.S., Peking University, China; Grad.Cert., Ruoying Sheng, B.S., University of California, San Diego
University of Southern California Tiffany Suryakusuma, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Wendy Portillo Clark, B.A., California State University, Fullerton; Ziting Wang, B.S., Zhejiang University, China
M.B.A., Pepperdine University Dohan K. Weeraratne, B.S., University of California,
Brian Aden Edge, B.A., Purdue University Santa Barbara
Zeyang Li, B.S., University of Southern California Arta Zenunovic, B.S., DePaul University
Tracey Lin, B.S., University of California, Santa Cruz Ye Zhou, B.S., M.S., China Pharmaceutical University; Ph.D.,
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

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Doctor of Pharmacy
Aram Akhverdyan, B.S., University of California, Irvine Diana Gevorgyan, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Yasmin Aletomeh, B.S., Sharif University of Technology, Iran; Toudik Gharibian, B.A., University of Southern California
M.S., University of Southern California Sarah Leanna Gong, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Aldo Felipe Alvarez, B.S., California State University, Dominguez Stefan Gorham, B.S., University of Arizona
Hills Jody Anne Marie Allanigue Gotoc, B.S., University of California,
Haley Therese Andrews, B.A., Loyola Marymount University Riverside
Nariman Anowia, B.A., California State University, Stanislaus Kimberly Ann-Marie Grant, B.S., California State University,
Sarine Naz Arakelian, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Monterey Bay
Brian Jonathan Ardebili, B.S., University of California, Jason Ho, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Tracy Ho, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Talin Bchakjian, B.A., University of California, San Diego Angela Thien-An Hoang, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Dania Bitar, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Sean P. Hogan, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Cynthia Bor, B.S., University of Southern California Nicholas Michael Holloway, B.S., California State University,
Liza Bunny, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Bakersfield
Shannon Kim-Lien Cao, B.S., University of California, Irvine Ewha Hong, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Sammy Riad Chaaban, B.S., University of California, San Diego Aram Hovakimyan, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Allison Brooke Chacon, B.S., California Polytechnic State Kevin Hu, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
University, San Luis Obispo Binjie Huang, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Kevin Chau, B.S., University of California, San Diego Jiangshan Huang, B.S., University of California, Davis
Arthur Siu Chen, B.S., University of California, Riverside Bryan Tan Huynh, B.S., California State University, Long Beach
Jaimie Chen, B.S., University of Southern California Danielle Thuy-Linh Huynh, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Steven Chen, B.S., University of California, Riverside Lam Huynh, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Shirley Man-Wai Cheung, B.S., University of California, Irvine Thao Huynh, B.S., California State Polytechnic University,
Ryan Howie Chien, B.S., University of California, Irvine Pomona
Adam Cho, B.S., University of California, Santa Cruz Tiffany My Huynh, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Daniel T. Cho, B.A., University of California, San Diego Allison C. Hy, B.S., California State University, Long Beach
Breanna Meejin Choi, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Rachael Lynn Jongsma, B.S., Biola University
Cathy Choi, B.S., University of California, San Diego Sung Ku Kang, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Jin Choi, B.S., University of California, San Diego William Juhee Kang, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Justin Chung, B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas Victor Kao, B.S., University of California, Davis
Sophia Tang Chung, B.S., Georgetown University Elmira Karimi, B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
Young Woo Chung, B.S., University of California, San Diego Michelle Ke, B.S., University of Southern California
Tim Duc Dang, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Natalie Kemanjian, B.A., University of Southern California
Robbin Kelly De Jesus, B.S., University of California, San Diego Camilia Naief Khalil, B.S., California State University,
Nicole Deirmenjian, B.A., California State University, Northridge Long Beach
Angelica Tan Del Rosario, B.S., University of California, Irvine Hanieh Khatibi, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Layla Demirchyan, B.A., University of Southern California Leakana Kheng, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Shufei Ding, M.Engr., University of Birmingham, United Andrew Hui Dong Kim, B.S., University of Miami
Kingdom Clara Jeongah Kim, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Eilbret Dooman, B.S., University of California, Irvine Don Joon Kim, B.S., California State Polytechnic University,
Esther Haejin Eo, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Pomona
Christian David Escobedo, B.S., University of Redlands Stella Hyun Kim, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Akeem Paulo Faustino, B.S., University of California, San Diego Henya Leah Kimhi, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Kyle Christopher Fischer, B.S., University of Arizona Grigor Kyupelyan, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Michelle Hadinata Gandawidjaja, B.A., University of Southern Diana Lam, B.S., University of California, Irvine
California Joey Lam, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Analisa Sarmiento Garcia, B.S., California State University, Ann Lan, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Long Beach Alexis Lang, B.S., Loyola Marymount University
Jasmin Gasparyan, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Carmen Lau, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Hana Rachel Gelman, B.S., University of California, Natasha Ly Laux, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Santa Barbara An Thao Thi Le, B.S., University of California, Davis
Ann George, B.S., University of California, Santa Cruz Sarah Pham Thuy Duyen Le, B.S., University of California,
Pauline Gevargiz, B.S., Islamic Azad University North Tehran Los Angeles
Branch, Iran Bianca Lee, B.S., University of California, Irvine

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Doctor of Pharmacy (continued)

Brian Victor Lee, B.S., California State University, Fullerton Matia Saeedian, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Edward Lee, B.A., University of Southern California Aren Sahakian, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Gowoon Lee, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles Alexander David Scott, B.S., University of California,
Juri Lee, B.S., University of California, San Diego Santa Barbara
Michael Jihan Lee, B.S., University of Southern California Kruti Kirti Shah, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Richard S. Lee, B.S., University of California, Irvine Vasudha Shah, B.S., University of California, Davis
Vanessa Van Lee, B.S., University of California, Irvine Tehsinabanu S. Sheikh, B.S., California State Polytechnic
Timothy Peter Lew, B.S., University of California, Irvine University, Pomona
Maggie Li, B.S., University of California, Irvine Zaid Sheikh, B.S., California State Polytechnic University,
Melisa Yei-Pin Li, B.S., University of California, Berkeley Pomona
Yanting Li, B.S., University of California, Irvine Andrew Isao Shiroishi, B.S., Chapman University
Runxin Liang, B.A., University of Southern California Maxxtan Skore, B.S., California State University, Northridge;
Tony Liang, B.A., University of Southern California M.S., University of Southern California
Angelina Liao, B.S., University of California, San Diego Marvine-Carsten De La Roca Soleta, B.A., University of
Amy C. Lien, B.S., California State University, Fullerton Southern California
Megan Nicole Louie, B.S., University of California, Davis Janice Jinwon Son, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Craig Anthony Luis, B.S., University of California, Irvine; B.S., Calvin Songveera, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Fullerton College Allen Marc Castro Soriano, B.S., University of Guam
Anthony Luu, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Kathleen Sumarto, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Diane Luu, B.S., University of California, Riverside Amanda Summers, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Kevin Luu, B.S., University of California, Irvine Yerazik Tahmasian, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Kimberly Xuan Ly, B.S., University of California, Irvine Emily Taing, B.A., Stanford University
Jun Ho Ma, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Trista Yuen Ting Tam, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Jeno Martin Mabellin, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Mengdi Tang, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Yervant Masis Malkhasian, B.S., California State University, Jamie Thuy, B.A., University of Southern California
Northridge Patrick Joseph Tracy, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Godfred Agyemang Marfo, B.S., University of Ghana Ngan Kim Tran, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Grant Andrews Mason, B.S., University of California, Berkeley Ngoc-Chau Nguyen Tran, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Anahit Eranuhy Mestchyan, B.S., California State University, Chloe Lainey Tsai, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Ariel Yat Ming Tsang, B.A., University of the Pacific
Anahit Metsoian, B.S., California State University, Northridge Jacqueline Zhanna Tufenkchyan, B.S., University of California,
Niloufar Dehghani Mohammadi, B.S., California State Los Angeles
University, Sacramento Ashley Vanessa Tuttle, B.S., University of La Verne
Arbi Moradkhan, B.S., California State University, Northridge Lusine Lusin Vardanyan, B.S., California State University,
Bijan Motamedi, B.S., University of California, Riverside Northridge
Kathleen Zhen-Zhen Nakamura, B.A., Occidental College Alec Patrick Vigil, B.S., University of California, Santa Cruz
Mark Nashed, B.S., University of California, Irvine Katharina Voulgaropoulos, B.S., University of California,
Matana Navabian, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Santa Barbara
Beatrice Nguy, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Rachel In Wang, B.S., Loyola Marymount University
Brandon Nhu Nguyen, B.S., University of California, Irvine Rey Yilei Wang, B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
Emily Thao Nguyen, B.S., University of California, Irvine Elaine Hsing Wong, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Nathan Anh Nguyen, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Hollie Y. Wong, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Nathan Kha Nguyen, B.S., University of California, Riverside Lauren Kuroye Wong, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Tu Anh Nguyen, B.S., University of California, Irvine Mai Chee Yang, B.S., University of California, Davis
Katherine Norouzi, B.A., California State University, Northridge Randall David Yee, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Kara Miyuki Onouye, B.S., University of California, Irvine Kevin Yen, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Vivian Or, B.S., University of California, Irvine Calvin L. Yip, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Nrane Oroudjian, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Caitlyn Anne Young, B.A., Scripps College
Miguel Angel Palafox, B.S., University of California, Irvine Kevin R. Young, B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
Deep J. Patel, B.S., California State University, Fullerton Shahrzad Zand, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Ishani Patel, B.S., University of California, Irvine Aykanush Zargaryan, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Alexander Pham, B.S., University of California, Irvine Ani Zaryan, B.A., University of Southern California
Cynthia Thai Pham, B.S., University of California, San Diego Alyssar Zein, B.S., Loyola Marymount University
Kimberly Dang Pham, B.S., University of California, San Diego Jessie Zhou, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles

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Doctor of Regulatory Science

Donatus Ayuk Ako-Arrey, B.S., University of Buea, Cameroon; Wendi Marie Lau, B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-
M.S., University of Montreal, Canada; M.S., Universite Libre Champaign; M.S., Northeastern Illinois University
De Bruxelles, Belgium; M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: Computerized Simulation in Clinical Trials:
Dissertation: Effect of GDUFA Legislation on the A Survey Analysis of Industry Progress
Development and Approval of Generic Drugs: A Survey of Penny Wai Ping Ng, B.S., University of Toronto, Canada;
Industry Views and Experiences Grad.Cert., M.S., University of Southern California; M.B.A.,
Lilit Aladadyan, B.A., University of California, Riverside; M.P.H., York University, Canada; M.S., San Diego State University
M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: Pediatric Cancer Drug Development Under the
Dissertation: Implementation of Tobacco Regulatory Science Current U.S. and EU Regulatory Frameworks – An Industry
Competencies in the Tobacco Centers of Regulatory Science Perspective
(TCORS): Stakeholder Views Susan Nicole Pusek, B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.S.,
Aimee Greco, B.S., California State Polytechnic University, George Washington University; M.S., University of Southern
Pomona; M.S., Johns Hopkins University; M.S., University of California
Southern California Dissertation: Institutional Review Board Capabilities to
Dissertation: Implementation of Unique Device Identification Oversee New Technology: Social Media as a Case Study
in the Medical Device Industry: A Survey of the Change Catherine Margaret Sheehan, M.S., M.S., Johns Hopkins
Management Experience University
Dissertation: Views on Global Harmonization of
Pharmacopeial Standards: A Survey of Key Stakeholders

Graduate Certificate – Clinical Research Design and Management

Roy Alan Dauz Valentina Vozella
Ajmeeta Sangtani

Graduate Certificate – Healthcare Decision Analysis

Paradis Hannah Pourzanjani Manmeet Harishbhai Raval
Qun Pu Ruoyi Wei

Graduate Certificate – Medical Product Quality

Keiko Omori

Graduate Certificate – Patient and Product Safety

Jennifer Leigh Kirk
Ronald M. Lillie

Graduate Certificate – Preclinical Drug Development

Maria Cecilia Belmonte
Kaori Noridomi

Graduate Certificate – Regulatory and Clinical Affairs

Amir Assadieskandar Diana Gevorgyan Dane Osmond Prasad Tongaonkar
Xinping Duan Alissa Soo Hyun Lee Yuanye Sun Yiying Zheng

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USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy

Dean Avishai Sadan

Master of Science – Biokinesiology

Aaron Joel Sanchez, B.S., Linfield College

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Hanieh Sadat Amoozegar, B.A., University of California, Stephanie Hickerson, B.A., M.C.M., University of Southern
Berkeley California
Alyssa Rose Andersen, B.F.A., University of California, Irvine Cassidy Hutchins Hing, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Raquel Elise Arce, B.S., University of Central Florida David Wilson Honda, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Julia Arvanites, B.S., University of Arizona Cecilia Siwei Huang, B.S., Boston College
Aubrey Sharon Baker, B.S., University of Louisville Samantha Hui, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Brett Thomas Ballesteros, B.S., Loyola Marymount University Nathan Jerome Hyland, B.S., Western Oregon University
Bozorgmehr Baradar Heristchian Christine Akiko Inouye, B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Gabrielle Regine Blanchette, B.S., University of Southern Kelly Nicole Jarrett, B.S., California State University, Northridge
California Geoffrey George Jasinski, B.S., Chapman University
Patrick William Bower, B.S., Westmont College Lorenz Kim, B.S., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Marland Browning, B.A., California State University, Dominguez Cristina Marie King, B.A., University of Florida
Hills Jessica Serena Klopfenstein, B.S., Oregon State University
Rafael Cahill, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Alisa Ann Kokanoutranon
Celina Van-Anh Caovan, B.A., University of Southern Arek Alexander Kourouyan, B.S., California State University,
California Northridge
Aryana Maryssa Carvalho-Mires, B.S., California State Michael John Kyriacou, B.S., University of Southern California
University, Chico Katelyn Alyssa Leal, B.S., University of the Pacific
Giselle Cayme, B.S., University of Texas, El Paso Vivian Lee, B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Stephanie Chan, B.S., George Fox University Rebecca Marie Dean Lehmann, B.A., Concordia University-
Jessica Chen, B.S., California State University, Long Beach Irvine
Meagan Mei Chow, B.S., Pepperdine University Edward Matthew Lind, B.S., University of California,
Hannah Cone, B.S., University of San Francisco Los Angeles
Nicole Buo Crisan, B.S., University of California, San Diego Kira Luzzo, B.S., University of Oregon
Annie Dao, B.S., Saint Mary’s College of California McKenna Lin MacKintosh, B.S., Linfield College
Krystal Tamara Dionio, B.S., University of Southern California Ludmila Malakhov
Javis Duncan, B.S., Georgia State University Jessica Maye Cortez Mangilit, B.S., San Diego State University
Jessica Caitlin Evaristo, B.S., University of California, Berkeley Nina Cecilia Mas, B.S., Florida International University
Isaque Feitosa, B.S., Temple University Erin Matsumoto, B.S., Occidental College
Christopher R. Floyd, B.S., California State Polytechnic Victoria Pilar McHugh, B.S., University of San Francisco
University, Pomona Michelle Renee Metevier, B.S., Michigan State University
Daniel Fox, B.S., University of New Mexico, Albuquerque Mariafernanda T. Munoz, B.A., University of Redlands
Joseph Alfred Garcia, B.S., California State University, Abigail Eunyoo Noh, B.A., Occidental College
Long Beach Timothy David Novom, B.A., Pomona College
Carole Ann Gong, B.S., University of Southern California Leilani Keiko Okihara, B.S., California State University,
Jessica Goytizolo, B.S., University of South Florida Northridge
Jayson William Green, B.S., University of New Mexico, Autumn Vivian Only A Chief, B.S., Oklahoma State University
Albuquerque Janet Vi Palattao, B.S., University of California, Merced
Jesse Grullon, B.S., Montclair State University Janki Patel, B.A., M.S., Rutgers University-School of Arts
Christopher Hale, B.S., Azusa Pacific University Kristyn Monique Petracek, B.A., University of Colorado Boulder
Sophia G. Han, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Amanda Lynn Pettas, B.S., Arizona State University
Derek D. Hansen, B.S., Brigham Young University Derrick Chi Yang Poon, B.S., California State University,
Aaron Michael Hewus, B.S., California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach Jamie Lee Proffitt, B.S., Pennsylvania State University

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Doctor of Physical Therapy (continued)

Emily Anne Puzo, B.S., University of Arizona Ross Lason Sugiyama, B.S., San Jose State University
Kevin Taylor Reichel, B.A., Concordia University Irvine Kelly Lynn Surratt, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Rachelle Simone Rhodes, B.S., Xavier University Katrina Tsehai Tooman, B.S., California State University,
ReyAnn Elizabeth Rivera, B.A., Whittier College Stanislaus
Mattie Elizabeth Roesch, B.S., North Greenville University Frances Tran, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Sarah Linnae Ruegg, B.S., University of Hawaii at Manoa Ashley Van Dyke, B.S., California State University, Northridge
David Ruelas, B.A., Pepperdine University Aram Harout Vartanian, B.S., University of Southern California
Jennifer Keiko Sakauye, B.S., University of California, Lauren Paige Vera, B.S., Creighton University
Los Angeles Nina Elizabeth Wheeler, B.A., Occidental College
Angad Singh Sandhu, B.S., University of Southern California Justin Harm Wyma, B.S., University of Puget Sound
Theresa Serrano, B.S., University of Southern California Margaret Marie Kazumi Yamamoto, B.S., Gonzaga University
Erika Seto, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Caroline Yeager, B.S., James Madison University
Chelsea Sklar, B.A., University of Southern California Judy Zhou, B.S., Columbia College; B.S., Columbia University
Ryan Christian Stuhr, B.S., Chapman University

USC Price School of Public Policy

Dean Dana Goldman

Bachelor of Science – Policy, Planning and Development

Ely Ruben Bonilla Carter Jimenez Jenkins
Saharra Elise Griffin Max Benjamin Mellman

Bachelor of Science – Public Policy

Zackaria Shah Ali Julia Lynn Danson, Minor – Grant Thomas Green Michaela Murphy
Michela Emily Boarnet Spanish Leeann Harris, Minor – Catherine Leah Negroni,
Edwin Briones Quinn Leah Driver Human Resource Minor – International
Dillon Thomas Brown Spencer Alexander Firestone, Management Relations
Ella Margaret Brunsman, Minor – Entertainment Jenna Hoskison, Minor – Benjamin Napier Pearce
Minor – Environmental Industry Business Law Charles Ray Russom Jr.
Studies Morgan Bryann Fisher Saphia Heather Jackson Emily Ann Sajkoski, Minor –
Aria Lee Catano, Minor – Haley Marie Flanagan, Tevin Jenkins Business Law
Spanish Minor – Business Finance Scott Houston Korinke Julia Morgan Smith, Minor –
Caden Cerveris Kyle Footitt, Minor – Sarah Elizabeth LaBonty Law and Public Policy
Melissa Y. Charpied Marketing Abigail Wei Mei Leung Dongwon Son
Julie Sung Ha Cho Jesus Garnica Jr. Jessica Lizbeth Lopez Rebecca J. Suh
Amy Min Young Chong Isabella Lucille Giannini, Maria F. Manjarrez Josef Topete
Avia Chaya Danielle Cohen, Minor – Business Gabriella Sofia Mendelsohn Jocelyn Urrutia
Minor – Spanish Technology Fusion Danielle Morales, Minor – Alec William Vandenberg
Eleanor Margaret Crecelius Aeri Alexa Gomez Social Entrepreneurship Charles Alexander Vignola
Elizabeth Grace Kyle Akhlaghi Morris

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Bachelor of Science – Real Estate Development

Khalid Alaa Abdalla, Olivia Alana Decero Liam Edward Jimmons, Jason Matteen Peykar
Minor – Marketing & Jack Henry Della Femina Minor – Occupational Andrew Ranger Philps,
Entrepreneurship Arman Singh Dhillon Science & Cinematic Arts Minor – International
Nathan Yoel Aframian Alicia Mary Doherty, Minor – Michael Johnson Relations
Kayla Neta Ahdoot Cinematic Arts Katerina Christine Kamar Lily Deanne Platt
Joseph Allan Alarab Reagan Margaret Dorow, Christopher Y. Kim, Minor – Anastasia Nicole Preedge,
Tiffany Alice Minor – Architecture & Architecture Minor – Business Finance
Aaron Michael Anderson, Business Law Paul Kim Benjamin Refoua, Minor –
Minor – Music Production Nathan Droger Bailey Kohan Business Finance
Jakob Arellano Shawn K. Emein Aaron Kohanoff Ben Matthew Rich, Minor –
Santiago Arguelles Christian John Emerson Michael Grant Kuhlmann, Architecture
Montemayor John Espy Minor – Business Finance Cole Matthew Rodgers,
Alexandra Lexie Ashoori Jordan Etebar Hassina Latif, Minor – Minor – Entrepreneurship
Dan Aynesazan Nicolas Scott Fafoutis Business Jonathan Rofeim, Minor –
Amelia Janis Babcock Aaron Farzan Matthew Lavi Entrepreneurship
Ryan Thomas Baer Zachary A. Fleisher Seoyi Lee Jacob Eli Rosen
Ethan Banayan James George Foster Alexa Lemieux Samantha Rubien
Neema Eli Bardi, Minor – Avraham Khaim Gabay Ka Ka Li Sayeh Sanieoff
Entrepreneurship Carter Michael Gale Jared Liss Austin Schwartz
Roee Bareket Arya Ghazizadeh Quentin Nathan Longrie Cole Smith, Minor – Business
Aaren Issac Barzi Kennedy Gillian Elsa Claire Mann, Minor – Joshua Alexander Smith,
Baha Benyamin Mason James Gilmour Business Law Minor – Entrepreneurship
Caroline Bethel Clayton Atwater Goldthwait, Olivia Aerin Marshall Riley Smith
Michael Earl Brown, Minor – Minor – Economics Frank Edward Martin II Carly Reese Souza
Construction Planning and Nicole Leah Gozini, Minor – James Marzouk, Minor – Harrison L. St. Jean
Management Business Finance Business Finance Cameron Jack St. Onge
Aaron Brownell, Minor – Luka Mathias Graonic Davina Mehdizadeh Robert B. Stern
Entertainment Industry Brendan Michael Hack, Alexis Carolyn Meichtry Musa Sultan
Andrew Alan Burk Minor – Business Kyle Ethan Messinger Joshua Taban
Nicole Elizabeth Buss, Saman Hagigat Rachel Leigh Meyers Darius Terani
Minor – Occupational Jonathan Hakimi Cole Anton Misetich Taylor Alexandra Trautloff
Science Brennen Hakimianpour Michael Marc Moadeb Richard Samuel Warner
Sabrina Camacho Mitchell Robert Hart Aram Modirmassihai Geffen Rakefet Weitzman,
Mallory Nia Campbell Eliyohu Sholom Hayman Richard Cole Mogan Minor – Entrepreneurship
Nicholas Owen Carter Avery Madison Hazelrigg, Amelia Elizabeth Mohajer, Trevor James White, Minor –
Baron Abrams Carvel, Minor – Entrepreneurship Minor – Business Business Finance
Minor – Business James Nady Hebish Keaton John Moody Bradley Taylor Wickstrom,
Jack Cassidy Brandon Holt Owen Muller Minor – Construction
Sajal Chawla Juliana Rebecca Hrovat Jose L. Munoz Planning and Management
Kyle Nathaniel Cindrich Quinlan Cabot Hughes Adam Matthew Nikzad Jonathan Benyamine Wizman
Courtney Jane Cline William Rustam Hunter Dominic Nicholas Nora Lucas Wohl
Benjamin Thomas Coden Maxwell Huseby Jake O’Brien, Minor – Bronte Yamodim
Bridget Taube Conoscente Brock Douglas Ingram Entrepreneurship Arya Elezar Youabian
Grace Yvonne Copeland Bardia Ohadi Aya Zeinelabdin

Bachelor of Science – Urban Studies and Planning

Austin Robert Chavira Kevin Cyle Hankerd Bridget Marie Latoff Leslie Marie Perez
Clay Dandeneau Tova Korman Isaac Joshua Lemus, Minor – Shana Saeidian, Minor –
Kareem H. El-Sisi Amanda Lagowitz Spanish & Architecture Real Estate Development

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Master of Health Administration

Cindy Jasmin Abarca, B.A., M.P.H., Brown University Sean Patrick McCarthy, B.A., Northern Arizona University
Bhavika Anand, B.D.S., Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Eric Montgomery, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Sciences, India Edit Moushoulalvaji, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Farhan Ansari, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles Dominic Nguyen, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Joyce Collantes Aquino, B.A., University of California, Kathleen Nguyen, B.S., California State University, Long Beach
Los Angeles Mary Minh Nguyen, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Anna Asatryan, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Mariana Orozco, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Colette Dina Avanessian, B.S., University of Southern California Matthew Richard Ostrom, B.A., University of Washington
Alexandra Barragan, B.A., California State University, Northridge Hyun Woo Elliot Park, B.B.A., Gonzaga University
Lindsey Bedwell, B.S., California State University, Long Beach Sahaja Sri Parvathareddy, B.S., University of California, Davis
Anne Elizabeth Capaldi, B.A., University of Southern California Nikhel Patel, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Julie Sung Ha Cho Ana Petrosyan, B.A., University of Southern California
Lauren Elizabeth Clarke, B.S., University of Southern California Anahit Petrosyan, B.A./B.A., University of California, Irvine
Hiram Jayanand Roy Darisy, B.Med., Dr. N.T.R. University of Max Pryor, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Health Sciences, India Ashi Punj, B.S., University of Southern California
Dionne Ortiz Luis Dela Cruz, B.S., San Jose State University Armand Rabii, B.A., University of Portland
Ryan Reyes Dela Victoria, B.S., San Diego State University Albert Ramos, B.S., San Jose State University
Carletta Faye Dobbins, B.S., Pepperdine University Kelly Reardon, B.S., Northern Arizona University
Bhavni Dubey, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Cesar Rivas-Sanchez, B.S., University of Southern California
Deanna Darleen Durke, B.A., University of California, Fatima Riza, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Los Angeles Jessica Sandoval, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Kyle C. Fu, B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Kelsey Seko, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Megan Rose Garcia, B.S., California State University, Dhara Shah, B.D.S., Kasturba Medical College, India
Long Beach Priyadarshini Sharavanan, B.Med., Chettinad Academy of
Gevork Akopovich Gevorkyan, B.S., California State University, Research and Education, India
Northridge Fateh Sidhu, B.S., California State University, Fresno
Lauren G. Hannah, B.S., Syracuse University Meera Talati, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Brandon Hansen, B.S., Utah Valley University Katie Kim Thoa Tran, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Jesslyn Nicole Hutchison, B.A., California Lutheran University Natalie Tran, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Sarah Madison Hutchison, B.S., Virginia Commonwealth Isabella Rodriguez Urbano, B.A., University of California, Irvine
University Leena Varughese, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Gurjot Kaur, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Shefali Viegas, B.D.S., Maharashtra University of Health
Mandeep Kaur Kehal, B.S., University of California, Irvine Sciences, India
Shree Chhaganlal Kheni, B.S., University of Arizona Tina Vuong, B.S., University of Southern California
Joanne Lepore, B.A., University of California, Irvine Wai Jing Wong, B.S., University of Southern California
Azniv Libaryan, B.S., California Baptist University Jacqueline Yegiazaryan, B.S., California State University,
Emily Markarian Northridge
Shannon Markiewicz, B.S., Pepperdine University Brandon Yeshoua, B.S., University of Southern California
Ashley Marie Martin, B.S., B.S., University of Southern
California

Executive Master of Health Administration

Rahma Kadu Abdillah, B.S., Bastyr University Gabriel Anjelo Cruz Andrada, B.S., California State University,
Anthony Aceves, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Long Beach
Kranthi Kumar Achanta, B.Med., Osmania University, India Jasmine Nicole Aragon, B.S., University of Phoenix
Olusola Adesida, B.L., M.B.A., Obafemi Awolown University, Adelina Aroumieh, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Nigeria; M.P.S., Georgetown University Cindy Byers Atha, B.S., North Carolina State University
Leticia Aldaba, B.S., University of Phoenix Jacqueline Ayala, B.S., University of California, Santa Cruz
Francene Yvette Alexander, B.S., University of Phoenix Tina Tatevik Baghdasaryan, B.S., University of California,
Marites Alvarado, B.A., San Jose State University Los Angeles
Jesus Ampil, B.Econ., California State University, Northridge; Steffvon-Tremayne Whitney BatesNowden, B.S., California State
B.S.N., West Coast University University, Northridge

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Executive Master of Health Administration (continued)

Cory Spencer Belliston, B.S., Brigham Young University, Idaho Maria Khan, B.S., California State University, Long Beach
Brian Ray Benthal, B.S., Southern New Hampshire University Matthew King, B.A., Central Washington University; M.T.S.,
Armando Victor Bermudez, B.S., California State University, Fuller Theological Seminary
Los Angeles Andrew Y. Lam, B.S., B.S., University of Southern California
Taylor Joseph Bertin, B.B.A., University of Memphis Tyreesha Lambert, B.S., Western Governors University
Brittany Calaunan, B.S., Ecpi College of Technology DaMon Lang, B.S., University of Phoenix
Ryan M. Campen, B.S., Bradley University Allinson Kenneth Lazo, B.A., M.A., Middlebury College
Tiffany Leah Castanon, B.A., California State University, Robert Edward Lee III, B.B.A., University of Redlands
Fullerton Tene Lemailloux, B.S., California State University, Northridge;
Miana Elvery Chen, B.S., California State University, M.B.A., University of Phoenix
Long Beach Timothy Michael Lewandowski, B.S., Northwestern University
Esther Chou, B.S.N., University of Phoenix; M.S.N., University Eric Ignacio Lopez, B.S., University of Phoenix
of California, Los Angeles Wayne Anthony Lyon, B.S., University of Cincinnati
Sambit Paul Chowdhury, B.A., University of California, Riverside Burty Vijay MacWan, B.S., University of Nebraska Medical
Gloria Guadalupe Cuellar, B.S., Universidad Salvadorena Center
Alberto Masferrer, El Salvador Priscilla Millan, B.S., University of Phoenix
LaShae Dandy, B.S., DeVry University Benita Minassi, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles
Janea Marie Davis, B.S.W., Elizabethtown College; M.S.W., William Jorge Morrison, B.B.A., Brandman University
Marywood University Nina Moua, B.S., California State University, Sacramento
Luther Davis, B.A., Southwestern Assemblies of God University; Joel Russell Nagler, B.A., University of Arizona
Ph.D., Loma Linda University Jack S. Nasser, B.S., San Diego State University; M.B.A., D.B.A.,
Jessica Lynn Dennison, B.B.A., University of New Mexico, Alliant International University
Albuquerque Tina Nguyen, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Brian Deogratias, B.S., California State University, Northridge Ian Odonnell, B.B.A., University of La Verne
Harinder Kaur Dhillon, B.Med., Baba Farid University of Health Zephyr Ohanian, B.S., DeVry University
Sciences, India; B.S., Government Medical College, Patiala, Cindy E. Paget, B.S., University of Phoenix; M.A., Regent
India University
Ryan Dickerson, B.A., Brigham Young University Harold Andrew Palmer III, B.A., Ashford University
Daniel Eden, B.S., Yeshiva University Angela Park, B.S.N., Rutgers School of Nursing
Robert Alan Eisen, B.S., Arizona State University William Thomas Pennington, B.S., University of Wisconsin –
Eydie Esgana, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Madison
Wendy Sue Faber, B.A., Stockton University Marcos Dawayne Perry, B.S., American Military University
Natasha Fazli, B.A., University of Texas, Arlington Knarik Piloyan, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Gregory Dean Fields, B.B.A., University of the Pacific Lisa Anne Pogge, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Wayne Ehara Fortin, B.A., San Diego State University; M.B.A., Nick Priest, B.S., George Fox University
National University John Rhodus Rodgers, B.S., College of Charleston
Jasmine Furukawa, B.S., California State University, Fullerton Bryan Rogers, B.A., Chapman University
Priya Rochelle Garcha, B.A., California State University, Chico Michael Joseph Rogers, B.S., University of Arizona
Beatrice Gonzalez, B.S., Azusa Pacific University Mark Ferdinand Aquino Salazar, B.A., University of Hawaii,
Julie Hannsun, B.S., University of California, Irvine West Oahu
Jonna Renee Hernandez, B.A., California State University, Dinora Salib, B.S., University of Phoenix
Fullerton; M.A., Azusa Pacific University Angela J. Salicrup, B.A., University of Washington; M.A.,
Jacqueline Hooks, B.S., California State University, Sacramento University of Southern California
Jenny Huynh, B.S., California State University, Long Beach Kimberly Celene Salinas, B.S., California State University,
Aldrin Tuzon Ibay, B.S., Manila Central University, Philippines Dominguez Hills
Ruba Hsen Irani, B.S., California State University, Dominguez Juan Carlos Santizo, B.B.A., University of La Verne
Hills Sjoekje Frederika Sasbone, B.S., University of La Verne; M.S.W.,
Jaspreet Jammu, B.S., Southern California University of Health California State University, Long Beach
Sciences Lakshmi Savitala-Damerla, B.S., University of California, Irvine
Juliana Cadena Jaramillo, B.B.A., California Polytechnic State Melissa Scrymgeour, B.A., Louisiana State University
University, San Luis Obispo Emily Lynn Siegel, B.A., Williams College
Joshua Orme Jergensen, B.B.A., Brigham Young University Lina Carrie Slack, B.A., University of Southern California
Jasmine Jumawan, B.S., Pontifical and Royal University of Michael Solomon, B.S., DeVry University; M.H.S., University of
Santo Tomas, Philippines Illinois at Chicago

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Rianne Giselle Suico-Gee, B.S., San Francisco State University Felix George Vladimir, B.S., Carol Davila University of Medicine
Niloufar Tabatabaei, B.S., M.S., Brigham Young University and Pharmacy, Romania
Toper Taylor, B.A., University of Southern California Jamie Marie Wells, B.S.N., Jacksonville University
Arman Ter-Barseghyan, B.S., California State University, Jason Williams, B.S., Southern New Hampshire University
Northridge Ivvy Marie Yong, B.S., San Diego State University; B.S.N.,
Kiana Jade Tinsley, B.A., M.S., Queens College Azusa Pacific University
Paul Shih-Po Tu, B.Med., Fudan University, China Stacey Zierath, B.S., Southern New Hampshire University
Santos Vera, B.S., Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and
Science

Master of International Public Policy and Management

Milad Abdulla, B.A., University of New Mexico, Albuquerque Kyoungsub Lim, B.Engr., Korea University, South Korea
Adylbek Abdykalikov, B.A., Kazakh Ablai Khan University of Rebecca Pei Yu Lin, B.A., M.A., University of Pretoria,
International Relations and World Languages, Kazakhstan South Africa
Zhanibek Baktygali, B.A., L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National Yerbol Medeuov, B.A., Satbayev Kazakh National Technical
University, Kazakhstan University, Kazakhstan
Siyu Bao, B.L., Shanghai University of International Business and Aidyn Mukashev, LL.B., Kazakh Humanitarian Law University,
Economics, China Kazakhstan; LL.M., Kazakh-American University, Kazakhstan
Stanley Chien-Yu Chen, B.B.A., Asia University, Taiwan Fahad Nahiyyan, B.A., Qatar University
Keunsang Cho, B.Engr., Chung-Ang University, South Korea Miras Ossipov, B.L., L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National
Jo’Ann Marie Josef Dela Cruz, B.A., University of California, University, Kazakhstan
Irvine Bingxin Qi, B.A., Anhui Normal University, China; M.A., Jinan
Hanbing Dong, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles University, China
Ichwan Setian Firmansyah, B.Equiv., Sekolah Tinggi Akuntansi Aibek Rakhimbekov, B.A., L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National
Negara, Indonesia University, Kazakhstan
Daehoon Han, B.A., Korea National Police University, Gulzat Salikova, B.A., Burabai Institute, Kazakhstan
South Korea Bosen Shao, B.A., Chinese Culture University, Taiwan
Meng-Hui Hsu, B.S., University of California, Davis Nathan Smith Jr., M.A., University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Timur Issabekov, B.A., Kazakhstan Engineering and Pedagogical Zhandarbek Tauipbayev, B.S., Al-Farabi Kazakh National
University of Friendship; LL.B., Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan
University, Kazakhstan Beisen Ussenov, B.L., Karaganda University of Business,
Heechul Jung, B.B.A., Seoul National University, South Korea Management and Law, Kazakhstan; LL.M., Kazakh
Ruslan Kamash, B.A., Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Humanities and Law Institute, Kazakhstan; M.A., Academy of
Kazakhstan Public Administration, Kazakhstan
Hye Won Kim, B.S., Yonsei University, South Korea Yi-Ta Wang, B.B.A., Chinese Culture University, Taiwan
Hyeonju Kim, B.A., Hanyang University, South Korea Yuqi Wang, B.B.A., University of Cincinnati
Jong Min Kim, B.A., Sogang University, South Korea Yao Wei, B.S., Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Min Kim, B.S., United States Coast Guard Academy Zhongbin Wu, B.L., China Foreign Affairs University
Ying Chu Lai, B.A., Shih Hsin University, Taiwan Yue Yang, B.L., Sichuan University, China
Xintian Li, B.A., Shandong University of Finance and Kangyi Zhao, B.B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Economics, China; M.A., Hong Kong Polytechnic University Minzi Zhu, B.A., Nanjing Normal University, China
Zhange Li, B.A., California Maritime Academy Adil Zhumadilov, B.A., Military Institute of the Kazakh Ground
Changhyun Lim, B.A., Yonsei University, South Korea Forces, Kazakhstan

Master of Leadership
Yolanda Rose Elena Figueroa, B.A./B.A., University of German A. Hurtado, B.S., Union Institute and University
California, Santa Barbara Aracely Navarro, B.A., University of California,
Nicola Franklin, B.S., University of Southampton, United Santa Barbara
Kingdom Olivia Ortega-Sanchez, B.L.A., Whittier College
Daniel D. Harper, B.A., Loyola Marymount University Romeo Calpito Paragas Jr., B.S., University of Phoenix
Timothy Scott Harrelson, B.S., California State University, Daniel Rivas, B.S., University of La Verne
Northridge Ashley Lynn Rozatti, B.A., University of La Verne

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Master of Leadership (continued)

Erik Russell, B.S., University of Phoenix; M.B.A., California Nancy Yvonne Tatum, B.S., California State University,
Lutheran University Dominguez Hills
Geoffrey Harold Schuller, B.S., California State University, Yong Wang, B.S., M.S., California State Polytechnic University,
Long Beach Pomona
April E. Tam, B.S., Ithaca College; M.S., University of Southern Tyri Williams, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
California

Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management

Karalyn Ahmanson, B.S., University of Southern California Caridad Lara, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Danielle D. Barr, B.A., University of Southern California Maret Marcin, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Hongguo Chen, B.A., University of Illinois at Elizabeth Pereda, B.A., Biola University
Urbana-Champaign Geavonni Antwanette Pickett, B.S., California State University,
Jean Marilyn Coleman, B.A., Occidental College Dominguez Hills
Tracy Korpela, B.B.A., University of Wisconsin – Green Bay

Master of Planning
Desmian Elysse Alexander, B.A., Fisk University Songlin Liu, B.S., The Ohio State University
Austin Lawrence Anderson, B.A., M.P.A., Hamline University; Jackson Loop, B.A., University of Florida
Grad.Cert., University of Southern California Carlos Lovato, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Alina Borja, B.A., Stanford University John Justin Marciante, B.Arch., Pennsylvania State University
Seongmoon Cho, B.Arch., Yonsei University, South Korea; M.Pl., Beatris Megerdichian, B.A., California State University,
Seoul National University, South Korea Long Beach
Austin Chow, B.S., University of Southern California Eduardo Mendoza, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Kaitlin Coari, B.S., New York University Kathleen M. Mitchell, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Samirita Dabade, B.Arch., Visvesvaraya Technological University, Wenyao Mu, B.S., Peking University, China
India Benjamin Antonio Noury, B.A., Brown University; M.A., Loyola
Fangming Dai, B.S., Ocean University of China Marymount University
Ganqing Du, B.S., Sun Yat-sen University, China Kavina Yashangbhai Patel, B.A., Centre for Environmental
Rafael Francisco Fontes, B.S., Arizona State University Planning and Technology, India
Alexander Michael Freedman, B.A., Tufts University Isabel Jingning Qi, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Yinan Gao, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Andrew Ramaglia, B.S., Florida State University
Sophia Helena Greenberg, B.A., University of Southern Michael Joseph Robertson, B.A., Southern Methodist University
California Jefferson Isai Rosa, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Mason Jarboe Herleth, B.Arch., Washington University in Harris Samuel Rosenblum, B.A., Tulane University
St. Louis Parker Kendall Stringfellow, B.A., Brigham Young University
Yingshi Huang, B.Engr., South China University of Technology Shiqi Tang, B.S., University of Wisconsin – Madison
Jamie Hwang, B.A., University of Southern California Beverly Thompson-Gracia, B.A., B.A., University of California,
Joshua Keith Jeffrey, B.S., University of Washington Irvine
Kelsey Kaline, B.A., Vanderbilt University Victoria Urenia, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Amina Yunoos Karwa, B.A., University of California, Irvine Stephanie Vaz Ferreira, B.Arch., California Baptist University
John Peter Kaytrosh, B.A., Tufts University Roxanne Vidrio, B.A./B.A., University of California, Davis
Aisha Khan, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Spencer Paul Wejrowski, B.S., Grand Valley State University
Sang O. Kim, B.A., King’s College London, United Kingdom; Huatong Zhang, B.Engr., Shenzhen University, China
M.A., Korea University, South Korea Teng Zhang, B.S., Purdue University
Jason Fordham King, B.Arch., Woodbury University Mingzhi Zhou, B.A., Fudan University, China
Evan Hans Koepke, B.S., University of Virginia Yue Zhu, B.A., Nanjing Agricultural University, China
Patrick James Lewis, B.A., University of California, Davis Xuanye Zuo, B.S., Beijing Normal University, China
Dongyang Lin, B.Engr., South China University of Technology;
M.Engr., Tongji University, China

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Master of Public Administration

Samantha Abelove, B.A., Scripps College Elizabeth Nora Fatta, B.S., New Mexico State University
Maheen Sonia Ahmed, B.S., University of California, Davis Sarah McCarroll Fisher, B.A., Middlebury College
James David Alley, B.A., Concordia University Irvine Patrick Joseph Foley, B.A., Ashford University
Erick Altamirano, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Blanca Gabriela Gavino Arvizu, B.A., Monterrey Institute of
Gina Vincetta Apruzzese, B.A., California State University, Technology, Mexico
Northridge Meri Ghazaryan, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Alfred Ascencio, B.S., B.S., Devry University Estefania Gonzalez
Sanam Atmar, B.A., Concordia University Irvine Mark Leonard Greene, B.A., Excelsior College; M.B.A., Naval
Melissa DeAnn Baker, B.S., Bethany College of Indiana Postgraduate School
Robert Bauman, B.A., Gonzaga University Jaskiran Kaur Grewal, B.A., University of California, Davis
Amber Marie Baylor, M.S., Johns Hopkins University Peter Griffin, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Christian Vincent Beltran, B.A., Loyola Marymount University Jackeline Grisel Guillen, B.A., Syracuse University
Kristian Jon-Paul Berhost, B.S., Arizona State University Tianfang Guo, B.A., Nanjing Normal University, China
Vanessa Bermudez, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Yuxiao Han, B.A., Sichuan International Studies University,
Breanna Betts, B.A., University of Southern California China
Brandon Biegert, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Paige Kathryn Haskin, B.A., San Diego State University
Allison Leigh Binder, B.A., University of California, Irvine Hui Hong, B.B.A., University of California, Riverside
Emily Margaret Anne Bishop, B.A., University of Chicago David Christopher Hoshour, B.A., University of California,
Joseph A. Briglio, B.A., Sonoma State University Los Angeles
Elizabeth Catherine Bynan, B.S., Westminster College of Yunhan Hou, B.S., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Salt Lake City Jennifer Hsu, B.A., University of Southern California
Drew Warren Jennings Caldwell, B.A., University of Pittsburgh Cao Huang, B.A., Fudan University, China
at Bradford Kejian Huang, B.A., University of Southern California
David Calkins, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Cindy Hwang, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Jiakun Cao, B.A., Shanghai University of Finance and Esche Lunyai Jackson, B.A., University of Southern California
Economics, China Joshua Keith Jeffrey, B.S., University of Washington
Qixian Cao, B.A., Tongji University, China Runxiao Jiang, B.A., Southwest Jiaotong University, China
Lazaro Cardenas, B.A., University of New Mexico, Albuquerque Anthony Nicholas Johnson, B.A., California State University,
Sarah Rose Carmichael, B.A., University of South Florida Fullerton
Iridian Marie Carranza, B.A., University of California, Marianna Dolce Jordan, B.A., Duke University
Los Angeles Mari Karamyan, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Caden Cerveris Kathleen Keith, B.A., Texas Tech University
Virginia Wan Lee Chang Kiraly, B.A., University of Texas at Kathryn Ellen Kelly, B.A., American University
Austin Evelyn Beatriz Kennedy, B.A., San Francisco State University
Tszyeuk Chen, B.A., Xiamen University, China Diana Heejin Kim, B.S., University of Southern California
Xi Chen, B.A., Nankai University, China Jack Wungchun Kim, B.S., Excelsior College
Lydia Amara Chim, B.A., Brown University Evan Hans Koepke, B.S., University of Virginia
Amy Min Young Chong Lee Kraljev, B.A., University of Southern California
Marcus Cline, B.S., University of Texas at Austin When Kwon, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Avia Chaya Danielle Cohen Julio Lamas, B.S., University of California, Davis
Conrad W. Crump, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Candice Lau, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Jennifer Lauren Davis, B.A., San Jose State University Kaitlyn Lee, B.A., Azusa Pacific University
Diego De La Vega Fernandez, B.L., Universidad Iberoamericana, Keunyoung Lee, B.S., Waseda University, Japan; M.P.A., Seoul
Mexico National University, South Korea
Justin Dewaele, B.A./B.A., University of California, San Diego Samantha Levra, B.A., University of Southern California
Marcus Kevin Duncantel, B.A., California State University, Wenzhan Li, B.A., Shenzhen University, China
Los Angeles Qing Liu, B.A., Beijing Foreign Studies University, China
Shannon Kathleen Durbin, B.F.A., Art Center College of Robert Caldwell Llewellyn, B.A., Whittier College
Design, California Anthony Alexander Lopez, B.S., Southern Oregon University
Claudia Aracely Echeverria, B.A., University of California, Antony Valdez Lopez, B.A., Georgetown University
Berkeley Jessica Lizbeth Lopez
Luke Alexander Evslin, B.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa Han Luo, B.L., Henan University, China
Peter Eyre, B.S., University of Pittsburgh Leana Mason, B.A., Pennsylvania State University
Katherine Leigh Falk, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Sheena M. McCall, B.S., B.S., University of Phoenix

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Beatris Megerdichian, B.A., California State University, Mackenzie Smith, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Long Beach Albert Sou, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Miguel O. Mendez, B.A., California State University, Northridge Hamsini Sridharan, B.A., University of Chicago; M.A., Columbia
Zhizhi Min, B.A., Zhejiang University, China University
Jason R. Moncayo, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Noah Starr, B.A., University of San Francisco
Joelle Montier, B.A., Michigan State University Maheen Surani, B.S., University of Southern California
Sarah Morgan, B.S., University of Massachusetts, Amherst Hyunsoo Tae, B.S., Korea Advanced Institute of Science &
Rai Nauman Mumtaz, B.S., University of Washington Tacoma Technology; M.A., Seoul National University, South Korea
Justin Eiler Murphy, B.S., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Nita Talwar, B.S., Kent State University
Jaeyeong Nam, B.P.A., Kyung Hee University, South Korea; Yu Tan, B.A., Beihang University, China
B.P.A., Korea University, South Korea Jorge Tapia, B.A., Seattle University
Rachel Ibarra Neeley, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Celso S. Templo Jr., B.S., California State Polytechnic University,
Caitlin Jane Niedermeyer, B.S., Santa Clara University Pomona
Araksya Nordikyan Arturo Enrique Terrazas, B.A., New Mexico State University
Amilia E. Ordakyan, B.A., University of Southern California Hilary Thomson, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Ji Hye Park, B.A., Seoul National University, South Korea Josef Topete
Brian M. Pedersen, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Beth Elaine Trimble, B.S., University of Cincinnati
William Pettener, B.S., University of Mary Michael Triulzi, B.A., Trinity University
Cindy Verenisse Pineda, B.S., Grad.Cert., University of Southern Jocelyn Urrutia
California Michael D. Valle, B.S., San Diego State University; M.A.,
Shannon Rosario Prior, B.A., California State University, California State University, Sacramento
Los Angeles Alec William Vandenberg
Yue Qin, B.S., Northeastern University Anely Vazquez Williams, B.A., California State University,
Nataly Quintero, B.S., Santa Clara University Northridge
Jacqueline Guadalupe Ramirez, B.A., University of California, Sheryl Jina Verhulst, B.S., Cornerstone University
Los Angeles Charles Alexander Vignola
Anila Ranmal, B.A., University of California, San Diego Hanying Wang, B.A., Tsinghua University, China
Jacqueline N. Reyes, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Jiali Wang, B.S., Lancaster University, United Kingdom
Yong Chan Rhee, B.P.A., Kyung Hee University, South Korea Qianning Wang, B.A., Beijing Normal University, China
Deanna Nicole Rivas, B.A., San Jose State University Wenqi Wang, B.A., Qingdao University, China
Michael Joseph Robertson, B.A., Southern Methodist University Xinyi Wang, B.A., The Ohio State University
John Thomas Rogers, B.S., University of Oregon Jannelle Catherine Watson, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Claudia Yvette Rojo, B.S., Mount Saint Mary’s University Summer Webster, B.A., Western Oregon University
Jefferson Isai Rosa, B.A., University of California, San Diego Yuqi Wei, B.A., University of International Business and
Christian Alfredo Rubalcava, B.S., California State University, Economics, China
Northridge Erick Kristian Werner, B.A., University of Minnesota,
Nidia Lorena Ruelas, B.A., University of Notre Dame Twin Cities
Charles Ray Russom Jr. Matthew Lawrence Wiltgen, B.A., Brandman University
Minhee Ryu, B.S., Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Spencer Boone Winkle, B.A., California State University,
Technology San Bernardino
Gwen E. Salt, B.A., University of Arizona Justin Michael Wright, B.S., University of La Verne
Nicholas Roberto Sanchez, B.A., University of California, Davis Feifei Wu, B.B.A., Midwestern State University; B.A.,
Oscar Sandoval, B.S., California State University, Bakersfield; Guangdong Peizheng College, China
M.S., California State University, Long Beach Peiying Wu, B.A., Hangzhou Normal University, China
Zulleyma Naville Sandoval, B.A., University of California, Caroline Julia Von Wurden, B.A., University of California,
San Diego Berkeley
Angie Marie Santos, B.A., California State University, Wenqian Xiao, B.A., East China Normal University
Dominguez Hills Angela Yang, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Jose Juan Scott III, B.A., Washington State University Yangguang Yao, B.A., Guangdong Peizheng College, China
Miriam Serrano, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Yichen Yao, B.A., Hubei University, China
Elliot Shavalian, B.A., Yeshiva University Lanie Yeung, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Angela Shen, B.A., University of California, San Diego Norah Elizabeth Yokom, B.A., Indiana University, Bloomington
Daphne Sigala, B.A., New York University Daiwei Yu, B.A., Purdue University
Amanda Lauren Sin, B.A., University of Southern California Seth Yund, B.S., Chapman University

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Jannatara Zaman, B.A., University of California, Irvine Zixuan Zhang, B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington
Jingyi Zhang, B.S., Nanjing University of Posts and Yiyue Zhao, B.S., Northwest University, China
Telecommunications, China Zhixuan Zhou, B.A., Beijing University of Chemical Technology,
Tianxue Zhang, B.A., University of Science and Technology, China
Beijing, China Zeju Zhu, B.A., University of International Business and
Zichuan Zhang, B.S., Pennsylvania State University Economics, China

Master of Public Policy

Austin Adams, B.A., University of Iowa Meng Liang, B.L., Beijing Language and Culture University,
Desmian Elysse Alexander, B.A., Fisk University China
Sarah Zaituna Hope Balcha, B.A., Syracuse University Alexa Dominique Ludke, B.A., University of California, Davis
Lena Bhise, B.A., New York University Elizabeth Marsolais, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Eliza O. Blum, B.A., Kenyon College Chengcheng Mei, B.A., Tianjin Foreign Studies University,
Colin Caprara, B.A., University of California, Berkeley China
Juan Castanheira Machado, B.A., Middlebury College Robert Moreau, B.S., California State Polytechnic University,
Justin Chang, B.B.A., Baylor University Pomona
Sally Ching, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Chang Mu, B.A., Capital University of Economics and Business,
Kyla Coates, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.A.T., China
University of Southern California Xiaowei Ni, B.L., Fudan University, China
Alexis Cruz, B.A., Loyola Marymount University Konstantinos Papaefthymiou, B.A., American University
Bryan David Dean, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Grace Elizabeth Persico, B.A., University of California, Davis
Andrina Sofia Dominguez, B.S., University of Southern Matthew Ryan Quan, B.A., University of California, Irvine
California Kennedy Taylor Reese, B.S., University of Southern California
Ryan Matthew Dufour, B.A., Pepperdine University Abigail Robbins, B.A., University of Puget Sound
Kathryn Egan, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Michael Joseph Robertson, B.A., Southern Methodist University
Megan Emme, B.A., San Francisco State University Natalie Elizabeth Schroeder, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Mia Fernandez, B.A., California State University, Channel Yueren Shi, B.L., Nankai University, China
Islands Thomas Sloan, B.S., Colorado State University – Pueblo
Alexander Michael Freedman, B.A., Tufts University Qiumeng Sun, B.L., Fudan University, China
Ian Bernard Gabriel, B.A., Rutgers University – New Brunswick Maurice Evan Tafolla-Cunningham, B.A., California State
Nicholas Hadjimichael, B.A., University of Chicago University, Long Beach
Emily W. Hansen, B.A., Pepperdine University Hongfeng Tao, B.S., City University, United Kingdom
Carlos Ibarra, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Katherine Hannah Tucker, B.A., Transylvania University
Daniel Santo Ibarrola, B.A., Boston College Juliana Paula Vidal, B.A., University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Yifan Jiang, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Yilin Wang, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Thuy Cong Kieu, B.A., University of California, Riverside Samuel Weston Worley, B.A., Boston University
Carlee Ann Knott, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Ting Yu, B.A., Fudan University, China
Upamanyu Lahiri, B.A., University of California, Davis Lingyu Zhang, B.Engr., Tianjin University, China
Firdaus Miriam Olade Landou, B.A., Scripps College Luwei Zhang, B.S., Qingdao University, China
Cindy Lee, B.A., University of California, Irvine Karissa Zingula, B.S., University of La Verne
Yeshi Kidan Lemma, B.A., University of Virginia

Master of Real Estate Development

Madison Baker, B.Arch., M.Arch., Tulane University Rocco Anthony Curci, B.S., California State University,
Davis Bittner, B.B.A., University of Mississippi Sacramento
Clement Butler, B.A., Davidson College Joseph Shea Davison, B.A., Boston College
Brian Kenneth Carey, B.S., Suffolk University Daniel Cyrus Kashfian, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Cyrus Chini, B.S., University of Southern California Jason Richard Lopata, B.A., Stanford University
Vincent Michael Ciccone, B.S., University of Southern Sean Christian McGarry, B.S., University of Arizona
California Robert Mendoza, B.A., University of Southern California
Catherine Ellen Creech, B.Arch., University of Southern Julian Eric Nan, B.S., California State Polytechnic University,
California Pomona

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Master of Real Estate Development (continued)

David Nazarian, B.S., University of Southern California Christopher Robert Toronto, B.S., Brigham Young University,
Matthew Nestor, B.S., Trinity College Hawaii
Duane Tyler Nordlund, B.A., Westmont College Cara Elizabeth Wright, B.A., Michigan State University
Mishal Patel, B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington Danah Yoon, B.S./B.B.A., Korea University, South Korea
John Pellarin, B.A., Whittier College Siyao Zheng, B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Richard Dean Phillips, B.A., Chapman University Jeffrey John Zychowski, B.B.A., San Diego State University

Master of Urban Planning

Alani Cecilia Aguerre, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Katie Kiefer, B.S., University of Southern California
Sarah Jean Allen, B.A., California State University, Sacramento Aprell Lunishia King, B.A., Howard University
Menas Aristakessian Arisian, B.B.A., California State University, Henry Lee, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.B.A.,
Fresno National University
Jazelle Christine De Jesus Baliling, B.S., California State Niesha C. Louis, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
University, Dominguez Hills Gregory Frank Magofna, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Cristhian Sabino Barajas Perez, MLARC, California State Kalla McLaughlin, B.A.S., Arizona State University
Polytechnic University, Pomona Jonathan Navallo, B.B.A., California State University,
Meredith Eva Bergstrom, B.A., John Brown University Long Beach; M.B.A., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Tiffany Lorene Connell, B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Matthew John Nielson, B.S., Iowa State University
B.A., American Military University; B.A., American Public Ruth Elizabeth Perales, B.A., University of Maryland, College
University; M.S., Full Sail University Park; B.A., University of Maryland University College
Taryn Dalius, B.Arch., Pennsylvania State University Mark Ellis Polhemus, B.S., California Polytechnic State
Paul Dan, B.A., California State University, Chico; M.A., University, San Luis Obispo
California State University, Northridge Justin Lee Porter, B.S., James Madison University
Joshua Richard Devine, B.S., Pennsylvania State University David Richard Schukai, B.Arch., University of Kansas
Matthew Michael Diaz, B.S., California Polytechnic State William Abbott Silva, B.A., Duke University
University, San Luis Obispo Olivia Sontag, B.A., University of Washington
Maurice Antoine Eaton, B.S., University of Redlands Noelle Ann Steele, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Robert Arthur Fiala, B.Arch., University of Notre Dame Theodore Kidd Stinson, B.S., University of Alaska Anchorage
Nancy Fong, B.A., California State University, Fresno Hugh Tanner, B.B.A., University of Phoenix
George Foster, BUEP, University of Virginia Ali Tarzi, B.A., California State University, Northridge
George Giaquinto, B.A., Rutgers College of Arts & Sciences – Angela Michelle Williams, B.S., University of California,
Newark Riverside
Lance Gilliam, B.B.A., Southern Methodist University Colin Andrew Winchell, B.Arch., Woodbury University
Kyasia Latrice Gray, B.A., University of Maryland, College Park Jerry Wise, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Javier Hernandez, B.S., California State University, Fullerton Yi Yang, B.Engr., Tsinghua University, China
Maria Flores Hsin, B.A., Saint Mary’s University Stanislaus Yin Fai Yeung, B.B.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa
Marcia Lenore Jensen, B.A., University of California, Berkeley; Aaron Joe Zavala, B.A., Sonoma State University; M.P.A.,
J.D., Santa Clara University – Law School California State University, Fresno

Doctor of Policy, Planning and Development

Claudia E. Avendano, B.S., Universidad Autonoma de Baja John Merrill Holmes, B.A., Boston College; M.B.A., Washington
California, Mexico; Grad.Cert., M.A., University of Southern University in St. Louis
California Moraya Azar Moini, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz;
Muna Marie Deriane, B.B.A., M.B.A., Loyola Marymount M.P.H., University of Southern California
University Sofia Elizabeth Moreno, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Brian Anthony Dollar, B.A., Morehouse College; M.S., Columbia Stephen Mark Robertson, B.S., Union Institute and University;
University M.L., University of Southern California
Apollo Emeka, B.A., University of Southern California

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Graduate Certificate – Administration of Long-Term Care

Joyce Collantes Aquino Jesslyn Nicole Hutchison Sean Patrick McCarthy Fatima Riza
Ryan Reyes Dela Victoria Sarah Madison Hutchison Kathleen Nguyen Tina Vuong
Meri Ghazaryan Azniv Libaryan Nikhel Patel Jacqueline Yegiazaryan

Graduate Certificate – City/County Management

Sanam Atmar Howard Albert Hay Jr. Sheena M. McCall Daphne Sigala
Allison Leigh Binder Hui Hong Cindy Verenisse Pineda Albert Sou
Joseph A. Briglio Cindy Hwang Shannon Rosario Prior Celso S. Templo Jr.
Elizabeth Catherine Bynan Anthony Nicholas Johnson Anila Ranmal Arturo Enrique Terrazas
Drew Warren Jennings Mari Karamyan Jacqueline N. Reyes Summer Webster
Caldwell Diana Heejin Kim Claudia Yvette Rojo Spencer Boone Winkle
Lazaro Cardenas Candice Lau Christian Alfredo Rubalcava Norah Elizabeth Yokom
Mark Leonard Greene Anthony Alexander Lopez Nidia Lorena Ruelas Jannatara Zaman
Marine Hakobyan Antony Valdez Lopez

Graduate Certificate – Homeland Security and Public Policy

Caden Cerveris Cindy Lee Robert Moreau Katherine Hannah Tucker
Ryan Matthew Dufour Miguel O. Mendez Konstantinos Papaefthymiou Lingyu Zhang
Evan Hans Koepke

Graduate Certificate – International Policy and Planning

Gina Vincetta Apruzzese Yifan Jiang Stephanie Vaz Ferreira
Justin Dewaele Aisha Khan Samuel Weston Worley

Graduate Certificate – Management of Ambulatory Care Systems

Cindy Jasmin Abarca Gurjot Kaur Mary Minh Nguyen Kelsey Seko
Bhavika Anand Mandeep Kaur Kehal Sahaja Sri Parvathareddy Meera Talati
Joyce Collantes Aquino Shree Chhaganlal Kheni Nikhel Patel Isabella Rodriguez Urbano
Anna Asatryan Joanne Lepore Ana Petrosyan Leena Varughese
Lindsey Bedwell Azniv Libaryan Anahit Petrosyan Tina Vuong
Julie Sung Ha Cho Shannon Markiewicz Armand Rabii Wai Jing Wong
Ryan Reyes Dela Victoria Sean Patrick McCarthy Jessica Sandoval Jacqueline Yegiazaryan
Deanna Darleen Durke Edit Moushoulalvaji

Graduate Certificate – Nonprofit Management and Policy

Hector Ayala

Graduate Certificate – Public Financial Management

Breanna Betts Alexa Dominique Ludke Jose Juan Scott III Feifei Wu
Lydia Amara Chim Jason R. Moncayo Yueren Shi Zichuan Zhang
Bryan David Dean Rachel Ibarra Neeley Yu Tan Zeju Zhu
Kejian Huang Matthew Ryan Quan Jorge Tapia Karissa Zingula
Anthony Nicholas Johnson Jacqueline Guadalupe Ramirez

Graduate Certificate – Public Management

Manrique Villa Gomez

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Graduate Certificate – Public Policy

Kristian Jon-Paul Berhost Elizabeth Nora Fatta Justin Eiler Murphy Arturo Enrique Terrazas
Sarah Rose Carmichael Blanca Gabriela Brian M. Pedersen Anely Vazquez Williams
Virginia Wan Lee Gavino Arvizu Gwen E. Salt Sheryl Jina Verhulst
Chang Kiraly Esche Lunyai Jackson Oscar Sandoval Summer Webster
Marcus Cline Julio Lamas Miriam Serrano Spencer Boone Winkle
Genesis Lizbeth Coronado Kaitlyn Lee Amanda Lauren Sin Caroline Julia Von Wurden
Luke Alexander Evslin May Hong-Ying Lin

Graduate Certificate – Real Estate Development

Austin Chow Ziran Ling Britta Danielle Smith David L. Tonic
Bangpeng Ding Juan Morales Jing Sun Jing Wu
Sophia Helena Greenberg Geavonni Antwanette Pickett Shiqi Tang Teng Zhang
Mason Jarboe Herleth Julia Antonia Plimpton Ressler Brett Taylor

Graduate Certificate – Social Innovation

Lanie Yeung

Graduate Certificate – Social Justice

Dominique Hidalgo Como Shannon Marie Kegley
Mia Fernandez

Graduate Certificate – Sustainable Policy and Planning

Yuxiao Han
Isabel Jingning Qi

Graduate Certificate – Transportation Systems

Bei Xia

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Master of Science – Nursing

Arsine Abramyan, B.S.N., University of Nevada, Las Vegas Heather Cain, B.S.N., University of Indianapolis
Ethelyne Joyce Araba Acebedo, B.S., Adventist University of the Andreshe’A Devonna Caldwell, B.S., University of Alabama,
Philippines; M.S., University of Phoenix Tuscaloosa
Michelle Irene Aguilar, B.S., West Coast University Lisa Cameron, B.S.N., Oakland University
Alicia Beth Akamine, B.S.N., Azusa Pacific University Alice Yiayun Chang, B.S., Mount Saint Mary’s University
Stephanie Arredondo, B.S.N., University of California, Irvine Michelle Yicha Chen, B.A., University of California, Berkeley;
Heain Aung, B.S.N., West Coast University B.S., California State University, Los Angeles
Rachel Brittany Baker, B.S.N., University of San Francisco Agnes Donghee Lee Choi, B.S.N., West Coast University
Karen Michelle Brixon, B.S.N., East Carolina University Tiffany Chou, B.S., Loma Linda University
Braeanne Michelle Burney, B.S.N., California State University, Teresa Rose Chow, B.S.N., Azusa Pacific University
Los Angeles Anisa Chu, B.S.N., University of California, Irvine

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Abigail Mira Coleman, B.S., De La Salle University, Philippines; Nicole Lopez, B.S.N., Texas A&M University
B.S., California State University, Channel Islands Greer Loveman-Krelle, B.A., University of Colorado Boulder;
Geraldine Ignacio Contreras, B.S.N., Kean University B.S.N., West Coast University
Kristin Cara DeHahn, B.A., University of California, Trish Martin, B.S., Molloy College; M.S., University of
Santa Barbara; B.S., Rush University California, San Francisco
Christina Alyssa DeJesus, B.S.N., Samuel Merritt University Maria Elena Martinez Romero, B.S., California State University,
Melissa Randy Legaspi Delgado, B.S., West Coast University Los Angeles
Jennifer Lee Dixon, B.S., Medical College of Georgia Jamie Martinez, B.S.N., SUNY Delhi
Shequita Marie Docken, B.S., University of Central Oklahoma; Jamie Ann McVicker, B.S., California State University,
M.B.A., University of Texas San Bernardino
Melissa Duarte, B.S., Azusa Pacific University Rhonda Moore, B.S., Grand Canyon University
Monica Duerst, B.S., California State University, Sacramento Alyssa Marie Moreno, B.S., West Coast University
Allyn Monte Edano, B.S.N., Azusa Pacific University Sarah Catherine Morrow, B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University
Cassandra Esposito, B.S.N., Anna Maria College Marina Margaret Nogues, B.S.N., University of North Carolina –
Catherine Ferguson, B.S., Manila Central University, Philippines; Chapel Hill; B.A., Cornell University; M.S., University of
B.S.N., Nevada State College Hawaii at Manoa
Kate Jeromae Sison Fetalco, B.S.N., California State University, Ana Yely Nunez Nunez, B.S.N., Biola University
Long Beach Hayley Ohlwiler, B.S., Brigham Young University; B.S.N.,
Erica Starr Fielder, B.S., Drake University; B.S.N., Mercy College Azusa Pacific University
of Health Sciences Jan Marie Deslate Ojacastro, B.S.N., Vanguard University
Jennifer Lynn Freo, B.S., Excelsior College Joan Marie Sorrera Operario, B.S., Manila Tytana Colleges,
Guillermo Galvez, B.S.N., California State University, Philippines; M.S.N., University of Phoenix
San Marcos Cindy Stephanie Ordonez, B.A., B.S.N., Mount St. Mary’s
Angela Garciano, B.S., De La Salle University, Philippines; University
B.S.N., Lipa City Colleges, Philippines Michelle Ozark, B.S.N., Grand Canyon University
Amy Crystal Giese, B.S.N., California State University, Lashana Pace, B.S., Howard University; B.S.N., University of
San Bernardino Michigan, Ann Arbor
Joy Lising Go Legaspi, B.S.N., Pontifical and Royal University of Amanda Seyoun Perkins, B.A., Chaminade University; B.S.N.,
Santo Tomas, Philippines Seattle University
Jenna Gutierrez, B.S.N., Fairleigh Dickinson University Olivia Basa Reeves, B.S.N., California State University,
Becky Hamner, B.S., University of Northern Colorado Los Angeles
Danielle Lynne Hanson, B.S.N., University of Texas Health Cyndle Alessandra Reid, B.S.N., Arizona State University
Science Center at San Antonio Marie Elaine Reyes, B.S.N., Quinnipiac University; M.S.N.,
Kristie Anne Harnisch, B.S.N., Weber State University University of San Francisco
Kimberly Ann Hartert, B.S.N., Loma Linda University Claudia Theresa Rizo, B.S., California State University,
Liudmila Hayeuskaya, B.S.N., University of Louisiana Lafayette Los Angeles; B.S.N., Azusa Pacific University
Christine Marie Henry, B.S.N., Western Governors University Amanda Roa, B.S.N., Universidad Adventista de las Antillas,
Brenda Mariana Homan, B.S.N., Purdue University, Calumet Puerto Rico
Tracey Sanders Horn, B.S., Western Governors University Kasey Elaine Rodriguez, B.S., California State University,
Sara Thorsen Houck, B.S., University of Dayton; B.S.N., Los Angeles
University of Massachusetts, Boston Jesus Sabala, B.S., California State University, Chico
Leonard Iskander, B.S.N., University of San Francisco Michelle Sabariaga, B.S., Pontifical and Royal University of
Christine Jung, B.S., Rutgers University Santo Tomas, Philippines; B.S., Perpetual Help College of
Ashley Knaysi, B.A., Wesleyan University; B.S., Virginia Manila, Philippines
Commonwealth University Leigh Ann Schmidt, B.S.N., Mount Saint Mary’s University
Celina Maria Kotanjian, B.S., California State University, Loly Rifka Silalahi, B.S.N., Pacific Union College
Fullerton Kia Jean Sonne, B.S.N., Azusa Pacific University
Priya Sunita Kumar, B.S.N., West Coast University Connie Tsur Yi Soto, B.S.N., University of Hawaii at Manoa
Antoinette Levier, B.S., California State University, Long Beach Cyrilla-Marie Pauline Strothers, B.S.N., Azusa Pacific University
Angel Li, B.S., Washington State University Katelyn Amanda Stults, B.A., Beaver College, Pennsylvania;
Shannon Liauw, B.S.N., Case Western Reserve University B.S.N., Thomas Jefferson University
Kelsey Lindsey, B.S., California State University, Dominguez Cynthia Berenice Tadeo, B.S.N., Mount Saint Mary’s University
Hills Kristin Alyse Taniguchi, B.S., University of California, Davis;
Anthony Delovino Lista, B.S.N., The College of New Jersey B.S.N., Samuel Merritt University

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Master of Science – Nursing (continued)

Nancy Kathryn Toll, B.S.N., University of Texas at Austin Laorence Albarado Wassom, B.S., Misamis University,
Winnie Nhu-Quynh Trinh Tran, B.S., University of California, Philippines
Los Angeles; B.S.N., B.S., Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Carmen Hattie Watson, B.S.N., University of Virginia
and Health Science Katelyn Marcie Webb, B.S.N., University of South Carolina
Jesse Tung, B.S., University of California, Berkeley Grace Katherine Woodrow, B.S.N., University of San Francisco
Janine Bullis Valine, B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Paola L. Yanez, B.S.N., University of Illinois at Chicago
Pomona; B.S., San Francisco State University Victoria Monique Yao, B.S., Brigham Young University
Czarina Marie Santos Villanueva, B.S., Pontifical and Royal Michael Nsiah Yeboah, B.S.N., West Coast University
University of Santo Tomas, Philippines; B.S., Saint Jude Anthony Marcus Yniguez, B.S.N., West Coast University
College, Philippines Shannon Zwiesler, B.S., Wayne State University
Isabelita M. Vives, B.S., Mariano Marcos State University,
Philippines

Master of Social Work

Marlene L. Abarca, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Bradley Leighton Allsman, B.A., California State Polytechnic
Annie Abedstephen, B.S.W., California State University, University, Pomona
Los Angeles Celia Marisol Alston, B.S.W., Indiana Wesleyan University
Emily Sara Abraham, B.A., University of Maryland, Valerie Altine, B.A., Florida International University
College Park Lisa Michelle Alvarado, B.A., University of California,
Sharon Stefanie Aceituno, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Luis Alvarado, B.S., University of Phoenix
Cynthia Janet Acevedo, B.A., California State University, Ana Caren Alvarez, B.A., University of California, Merced
Fullerton Arissa Romina Alvarez, B.S.W., Azusa Pacific University
Joslyne Aceves, B.S., University of Phoenix Samantha Natalie Alvarez, B.A., California State University,
Demetress Keyonia Adams-Ludd, B.A., University of South Northridge
Carolina Yadimahara Alvarez, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University
Tracy L. Aguiar Perry, B.A., Sonoma State University Martha Marie Amador, B.S., University of La Verne
Luisa E. Aguilar Salazar, B.S., Mount Saint Mary’s University Melanie Malak Ambassador, B.A., University of California,
Maria Trinidad Aguilar, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Los Angeles Sierra Carinne Ampudia, B.A., University of California,
Natalie Cristina Aguilera, B.A., California Lutheran University San Diego
Sven Patrick Ahlen, B.A., Thomas Edison State University Brenda-Lee M. Anderson, B.S.W., Saint Martin’s University
Jeny Ahn, B.A., University of Southern California Jabriel D. Anderson, B.A., Ohio University
Kimberly Alanya, B.S., Mount Saint Mary’s University Joan Catherine Anderson, B.A., College of Charleston
Cristina Alarcon, B.A., California State University, Northridge Sandy Mendez Andres, B.A., California State University,
Vanessa Alba, B.S., University of Phoenix; B.S.W., Brandman Northridge
University Erica Rachel Angelo, B.A., Whittier College
Alexandra Albelo, B.A., University of California, Irvine Marlene Patricia Aquino, B.A., California State University,
Gabriela Alcala, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Los Angeles
Kassandra Monique Alcala, B.S.W., California State University, Michelle Stephanie Aquino, B.A., University of California,
Sacramento Los Angeles
Mayra Sarahi Alcantar, B.A., Ashford University Jasmine Aranda, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University
Brigitte Aldaba, B.A., California State University, Northridge Wendy Carolina Araujo, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University
Jose Javier Aldana Jr., B.A., Marymount California University Denise Arce, B.S.W., Valparaiso University
Lindsay Stewart Alex, B.A., University of California, Karina Arenas, B.A./B.A., University of California, Irvine
Santa Barbara Hans Peter Arendtsen, B.A., University of Southern California
Heather A. Alexander, B.A., California State University, Josefina Arredondo, B.S., California State University, Fullerton
Dominguez Hills Jocelyn Arreola, B.S.W., Northern Arizona University
Jonathon Owen Alexander, B.A., University of California, Davis Roxana Arteaga, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Laneshia Sherria Alexander, B.A., San Jose State University Paulina Marie Assaf, B.A., University of Southern California
Monira Ali, B.A., University of California, Riverside Clarissa Renee Assarian, B.A., California State University,
Jasmine Allen, B.A., University of Richmond Northridge
Kristie Allison, B.A., University of California, Riverside Erika Jeanette Atkinson, B.A., University of Texas, El Paso

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Sheila May Aube, B.A., Notre Dame de Namur University Amber Bradley, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University
Kimberly Joan Augsburger, B.S., University of Phoenix Ariana Sage Bradley, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Danielle Austin, B.S.W., California State University, Marilyn Denisse Bran, B.A., Occidental College
San Bernardino Alanna Branch, B.A., University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Alexandra Lester Avnet, B.A., University of Pennsylvania Melissa Brandi, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Gifty Fakoo Ayitevi, B.Ed., University of Education, Ghana Hannah Brandsasse, B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Natalie Zuleima Azurdia, B.S., California State University, Casie Clay Branson, B.A., University of Texas at Austin
Fullerton Nicole Bravin, B.S.W., California State University, Sacramento
John Bailey, B.S.W., Texas State University Karri L. Brazel, B.A., Concordia University Irvine
Stacy Ann Bailey, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s College Emily Marie Brewster, B.A., Washington State University
Sara Lynzee Baird, B.S., University of Phoenix Michael Scott Brezenski, B.A., Nebraska Wesleyan University
Kathleen Bakos, B.A., Rutgers University Gabriela Briley, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Emmapreet Kaur Bal, B.S., California State University, Evelyn Briones, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Sacramento Jordan Britt, B.S., California Polytechnic State University,
Alexandra Banuelos, B.A., California State University, Chico San Luis Obispo
Melissa Anaid Banuet, B.S.W., La Sierra University Arlena Sharpe Brookins, B.S., Hampton University
Ekaterina M. Barajas, B.A., California State University, Jeremy Ryan Brooks, B.S., Troy State University
Northridge Charlonda Wyevette Brown, B.S., Mount Olive College
Michelle Barba, B.S., California State University, Fullerton Heather Melissa Brown, B.S., Northeastern University
Kaylynn Barlow, B.A., California State University, Sacramento Nicolle M. Brown, B.A., California State University, Dominguez
Rachel Maria Barraza, B.A., University of Oregon Hills
Shercee Barrett, B.A., CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Andrew Brucker, B.S., Pennsylvania State University
Justice Samantha Buchholz, B.A., Columbia College
Michael Basos, B.A., California State University, Sacramento Jeannette Buenrostro, B.A., California State University,
Ymilul Estacio Bates, B.A., Reed College Northridge
Rosa Batz, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Alex Nicholas Bule, B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
Nicole Therese Baucum, B.A., James Madison University Kasha Nycole Bulice, B.A., Arkansas State University
Logan Baughman III, B.A., California State University, Jennifer Maria Bunn, B.A., California State University,
Dominguez Hills Northridge; M.S., Capella University
Monique Bautista, B.A., American Military University; M.B.A., Deseary Monique Burciaga, B.A., University of California,
Trident University International Santa Cruz
Shameka Beaugard, B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas Alexandria Nikole Burns, B.A., University of Evansville
Jessica Danielle Beers, B.S.W., The Ohio State University Adrienne Michaela Burr, B.A., Chapman University
Michael Belay, B.S., Saint Joseph’s University Kimberly Alana Burwash, B.A., University of North Dakota,
Deidre Nicole Belinfanti, B.S., Howard University Grand Forks
Desiree Alison Bellamy, B.S.W., Liberty University Emma Louise Butler, B.S., Central Michigan University
Belinda Beltran, B.A., University of California, Riverside Jocelyn T. Bynum, B.S.W., University of the District of Columbia
Kendra Beltran, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Natalie Janine Byram, B.S., Towson University
Iridian Anahi Benitez, B.A., California State University, Bianca Leone Cabanas, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University,
Los Angeles Maryland
Ryan Daniel Bennett, B.A., California State University, Karina Cabrera, B.S.W., California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Saskya Paola Caicedo, B.A., University of Ottawa, Canada
Sydney Rhodes Bennett, B.A., University of Redlands Porsche Calhoun, B.S.W., California State University,
Gianna Berger, B.A., California State University, Northridge Los Angeles
Melissa Bernabe, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Alexus Briana Call, B.S., Tuskegee University
Amit Kaur Bhandal, B.S., San Jose State University Geisha Aimee Camacho, B.S., California State University,
Bianca Olga Marie Black, B.A., University of California, Irvine Fullerton
Mary Elizabeth Blanks, B.A., Rice University Tiffany Marie Camp, B.A., California State University,
Jenna Bonaventura, B.S.W., Franklin Pierce University Los Angeles
Kathleen Borden, B.S., Pacific Lutheran University Benjamin Lee Campbell, B.A., Arizona State University
Marion Isobel Boreros, B.S., Loyola University, New Orleans Maria Gabriela Canchola, B.A., Catawba Valley Community
Jean Griffin Borho, B.A., Case Western Reserve University; College
M.A., Brown University Tessa Candiotti, B.S.W., Texas Christian University
Alicia Cleveland Borley, B.S., Ohio University Melissa Canedy, B.S., M.B.A., Liberty University

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Bethany Kathleen Cantwell, B.S., University of Wisconsin – Shirley Katherine Coates, B.S.W., University of North Carolina
Madison; M.A., Edgewood College at Wilmington
Patricia Carbajal, B.A., San Francisco State University Karen Elizabeth Cobena Roldan, B.A., California State
Veronica Cardenas Ramos, B.A., University of California, University, Fullerton
Riverside Kate Marie Cody, B.A., Bradley University
Erica Tatiana Cardenas, B.A., University of Arizona Ilana Emma Cohen, B.A., University of Denver
Paola Cardenas, B.S.W., California State University, Los Angeles Iris Cohen, B.A., University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
Jessica Crystal Cardoza, B.A., University of California, Merced Jaqueline Colindres Melgar, B.A., California State University,
Susan Cardoza, B.A., University of San Francisco Long Beach
Cosette Carleo, B.A., Loyola Marymount University Lisa Collins, B.S., University of Florida
Jaime Carlos Jr., B.A., California State University, Fresno Leah Marie Companivala, B.S., Argosy University
Angelica Leanne Carlsen, B.S., California State University, Tami Casey Reyes Concon, B.S., San Diego State University
Fullerton Caitlyn Audrey Conley, B.S., University of California, Santa Cruz
Alisha Carmino, B.A., St. Francis College; M.A., Brooklyn Kyndell Monet Conley, B.S., San Jose State University
College Leonela Contreras Estrada, B.A., California State University,
Viridiana Carreon-Romero, B.A., San Diego State University Dominguez Hills
Brenda Carrera, B.S.W., Azusa Pacific University Alejandro Contreras, B.S.W., California State University,
Brenda Carrillo, B.A., University of California, Riverside Sacramento
Lynnette Carrillo, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Lori C. Contreras, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Olga Maria Carty, B.S.W., Bridgewater State University Martha Yesenia Corleto Valdez, B.A., University of California,
Claudia Viviana Castaneda Lopez, B.A., University of Hawaii at Riverside
Manoa Cristina Maia Cortez, B.A., California State University,
Marisol Castillo, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Long Beach
Trinidad Jackeline Castillo, B.A., California State University, Fatima Denise Cortez, B.A., California State University,
Fullerton Monterey Bay
Zubeena Shahnaz Catania, B.S., Upper Iowa University Victoria Corradi Coutinho, B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Lizzette Ceja, B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills Diamond Craig, B.S., University of Phoenix
Alyssa Ariel Chacon, B.S., California State University, Michelle Lisa Crawford, B.A., University of San Diego
Los Angeles Shelby Anne Crawford, B.A., University of Southern California
Caroline Chadwick, B.S., Drexel University Hayley Nicole Crossley, B.A., California State University,
Jessica Lee Chaffin, B.A., Arizona State University Northridge
Tiffani Nicole Chamblin, B.S., Virginia Commonwealth Adam Crowder, B.A., Fresno Pacific University
University Amanda Elise Cruz, B.A., University of California, Riverside;
Pao-Sheng Chang, B.A., University of California, Irvine M.B.A., University of Phoenix
Ana Luz Chavez, B.A., University of California, Riverside Shad Edward Cruz, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Kevin Cheng, B.S., University of California, Davis Myra Tesia Tagala Cumlat, B.A., California State Polytechnic
Krysten Ashley Cherkaski, B.A., California State University, University, Pomona
Fresno Katherine Cummins, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Olivia Ann Chilcote, B.S.W., Boise State University Karina Natalie Curiel, B.S., California State University,
Ashlie BreeAnna Childress, B.S., Grand Canyon University Dominguez Hills
Earnie D. Childress Jr., B.A., Arkansas Technical University Bryanna Morelli Daniel, B.S., University of Miami
Nwokedi Decency Chinaka Zaakirah Daniels, B.S., Cornell University
Silvia Mary Chitgian, B.A., California State University, Shantel Dardashti, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Northridge Annie Dardon, B.A., San Francisco State University
Benjamin Chon, B.S., Grand Canyon University Matthew Schuyler Darst, B.A., San Diego State University
Angelica Cisneros, B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Casie Nicole Darter, B.A., Austin College
Pomona Heather Lin Dascanio, B.A., Pacific Lutheran University
Cassandra Cisneros, B.S., University of Phoenix Eike Alice Daube, B.A., University of Southern California
Virginia Clara, B.A., California State University, Long Beach April Nicole Davenport, B.S., University of Maryland University
Candice Nicole Clark, B.A., California State University, College
Northridge Amanda Lucille Davila, B.S.W., University of North Carolina at
Nicole Clark, B.S., University of North Carolina, Charlotte Wilmington
Brooke Ashley Clary, B.A., Sonoma State University Brianna Davis, B.A., Valdosta State University
Destiny Davis, B.S., Goodwin College

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Devon Rose Davis, B.S., Portland State University Eliot Rose Dreiband, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Whitney Janeen Davis, B.A., California State University, Melanie Dawn Dufresne, B.A., Ashford University
Northridge Ciara Louise Duncan, B.S.W., San Jose State University
Torri Nichelle Dawson, B.A., Grambling State University Aida Duran, B.A., University of California, Merced
Diode Farin De Dios, B.S., University of California, San Diego Shefali Nikil Dutt, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Marlen De La Torre, B.A., California State Polytechnic Brittany Elaine Dwyer, B.S.W., George Mason University
University, Pomona Naomi Irene Ederi, B.A., University of Southern California
Gabriela Briane DeLeon, B.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth William Sagheb Edic, B.A., University of California,
University Santa Barbara
Natasha Marie DeLeon, B.A., American Military University Andrea Edwards, B.A., California State University, Dominguez
Joseph DeNicholas, B.S., Purdue University; M.B.A., Arizona Hills
State University Samantha Nicole Ehresman, B.A., Northwest University
Sabrina Nicole DeSisto, B.A., University of Arizona Rebecca Lynn Ehret, B.S.W., University of Southern Mississippi
Juliette-Marie deSousa, B.S., Georgetown University; M.A., Rocio Enriquez, B.S.W., California State University, Monterey
Catholic University of America Bay
Paulina Nikole Degortari, B.A., California State University, Rosa Angelica Escobar, B.A., San Francisco State University
San Bernardino Yanira del Carmen Escobar-Ramos, B.A., California State
Sylvian Deigh, B.S.W., Azusa Pacific University University, Northridge
Theresa Rene Del Biaggio, B.A., National University Jennifer Eshag-Hay, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Natalie Marie Del Castillo, B.A., California State University, Elizabeth Eskidjian, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Northridge Jay Rey Espinoza, B.S., University of La Verne
Odalys Del Carmen Deleon, B.S., California State University, Fatima Esquivel, B.A., San Francisco State University
Dominguez Hills Diana Gonzalez Estrada, B.A., California State University,
Brinae Delgado, B.A., California State University, San Marcos Fullerton
Norma Diamantina Delgado, B.S., University of Phoenix Jasmine Estrada, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Capri Delvaux, B.A., Southern New Hampshire University Luis Fernando Estrada, B.A., California State University,
Chelsea Delvecchio, B.A., State University of New York – Bakersfield; M.S., Walden University
College at Purchase Camille Euritt, B.A., Evergreen State College
Elizabeth Virginia Dempsey, B.A., University of California, Irvine Regena Everett, B.S., University of Delaware
Elisa Anais Depradine, B.S.W., Concordia College New York Rita Ezadjian, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Tami Deru, B.A., Northern Arizona University Timothy Eugene Benigno Fader, B.A., University of
Michael Vito Desena, B.A., Chapman University San Francisco
Christopher Desert, B.A., University of Oregon Diana Fajardo-Salcedo, B.A., California State University,
Daniella Deutsch, B.A., Queens College Fullerton
Jessica Ann Di Donato, B.S.W., Cleveland State University Jeffrey Lawrence Farber, B.A., University of San Francisco
Brooke Diamond, B.A., New York University Angela Rebecca Farias, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Brenda Diaz, B.A., University of California, Davis Shahana Marie Faridi, B.A., Chapman University
Jennifer Hulsha Diaz, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Amanda Lynn Feliciano Rodriguez, B.A., University of
Karen Lucia Diaz, B.A., Woodbury University West Florida
Mary Page Diaz, B.S., Mount Saint Mary’s University Adriana Fernandez, B.S., University of Phoenix
Jessica Dinh, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Bryanna Marie Fernandez, B.A., University of California,
Aaron Dinsdale, B.S., Linfield College; M.S., Miami University Santa Cruz
Meranda Ditto, B.A., Arizona State University Karen Liliana Fernandez, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Tiffany A. Dixon, B.S., University of Arizona Melissa Fernandez, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Laura Marie Dixson, B.A., Washington State University Elizabeth Frances Ferons, B.A., Texas Tech University
Karen Minh Doan, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Andrea D. Ferris, B.A., University of San Francisco
Brian Dodson, B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Rachel Field, B.A., University of Oregon
Pomona Megan Colleen Fields, B.A., University of Southern California;
Priscilla Doloksaribu, B.S., University of California, Irvine M.A., Santa Clara University
Carissa Nicolle Donahoo, B.S.W., Colorado State University Xavier Angel Fierro, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Breanna Nicole Donaldson, B.A., California State University, Diana Figueroa, B.A., University of San Francisco
Sacramento Mariela Figueroa, B.S., Mount Saint Mary’s University
Eileen Margaret Donovan, B.A., Michigan State University Samantha Figueroa, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University
Natallie Doram, B.S.W., Western Michigan University Eulah Johanna De Ocampo Filio, B.S.W., La Sierra University

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Rachel Madeleine Filson, B.A., Stetson University Zahira Selena Garcia, B.S.W., California State University,
Karla Finch, B.S., University of Maryland, College Park Northridge
Lisa Marie First, B.S.W., Oral Roberts University Sheila Malit Garlitos, B.A., Concordia University Irvine
Katrina Fisher, B.A., California State University, Bakersfield Leslie Ann Marie Garza, B.A., California State University,
Nicole Fisher, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Los Angeles
Michelle Fitzpatrick, B.S., Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Tiana Gates, B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills
Violet Fleek, B.S., University of Wisconsin – La Crosse Jessica Esmeralda Gaytan, B.A., San Diego State University
Blanca Jasmine Flores, B.A., Pacific Oaks College Sara Marie Gentry, B.S.W., Molloy College
Jazmin Corinne Flores, B.A., California State University, Kendall Nicole Georgatsos, B.S., University of Arizona
Long Beach Amber Alexis Gerardo, B.A., San Francisco State University
Melissa Floyd, B.A., Old Dominion University; M.A., Argosy Theresa Gerstein, B.S., University of South Alabama; M.A.,
University Regis University
Emily Rian Flynn, B.A., California State University, Fullerton John C. Ghadar, B.A., Pitzer College
Jessica Marie Fong, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Savannah Teresa Giannini-Cocio, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s
Serita Denise Miella Fontanesi, B.A., Occidental College University
Carol Jaylene Fowlkes, B.A., California State University, Kassandra Guadalupe Gildo, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Dominguez Hills Zehna Rose Gilliam, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Annalie Sabrina Franco, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University Julia Gimeno, B.A., California State Polytechnic University,
Paola Margarita Franco, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University Pomona
Kristine Frank, B.A., College of the Holy Cross; M.A., University Priscilla Giron, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University, Maryland
of San Diego Sara Beth Glazer, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Kellye Veronica Franklin, B.A., California State University, Federico Godina, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Dominguez Hills Blanca Rocio Godoy, B.S., Mount Saint Mary’s University
Sarah Jane Fraser, B.S., Grand Canyon University Rebecca Alicia Goldberg, B.A., University of California, Merced
Sheri Lynn Frazier, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Ashley Goldon, B.A., South University
Julia Frechette, B.S., University of New Hampshire Arlene Gomez, B.A., California State University, Dominguez
Lydia Catherine Freeman, B.A., California State University, Hills
Los Angeles; M.B.A., National University Evelyn Perla Gomez, B.A., California State University,
Ariel Frierson, B.A., Wichita State University Long Beach
Talalelei Taualoa Fuimaono, B.S., Austin Peay State University Justine Elizabeth Gomez, B.A., California State Polytechnic
Derek Ka Yin Fung, B.A., California State University, University, Pomona
Los Angeles Mauricio Gomez, B.A., University of California, Riverside; M.A.,
Kristina Fyrwald, B.A., Chapman University Azusa Pacific University
Vanessa Gallardo, B.A., University of California, Irvine Victoria Alexis Gomez, B.S.W., Arizona State University
Gonzalo F. Gallegos, B.S., Park University Alicia Araceli Gonzalez, B.S.W., California State University,
Emily Galloway, B.S.W., Freed-Hardeman University Los Angeles
Celine Gaos, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University; B.A., Ana Bertha Gonzalez, B.S., University of La Verne
Mount Saint Mary’s University, Maryland Cristian Gonzalez, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Lindsey Michelle Garber, B.A., Dominican University Valo Gonzalez, B.S., University of Phoenix
Lauren Nicole Garchow, B.A., Biola University Peggy Glee Goodman, B.A., University of Washington
Diana Garcia, B.A., California State University, San Marcos Amber Love Gordon, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Dulce Maria Garcia, B.A., California State University, Colt Ernest Gordon, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Long Beach Julian Meyer Gordon, B.S., California Polytechnic State
Gilbert Garcia, B.S., University of Phoenix University, San Luis Obispo
Iliana Donagid Garcia, B.A., Hope College Maryn Shelby Gordon, B.A., University of Arizona
Jennifer Eileen Garcia, B.S., Antelope Valley College T’Andrea Lenon Graham, B.A., Norfolk State University
Jessica Lisseth Garcia, B.A., California State Polytechnic Michelle Graves, B.S., Texas Woman’s University; M.B.A.,
University, Pomona University of La Verne
Marlen Garcia, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz Tiara Grayson, B.A., California State University, San Bernardino
Rachel Diane Garcia, B.A., Tulane University Timothy Francis Green, B.A., University of South Florida;
Sarah Marie Garcia, B.A., California State University, Northridge M.B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Sarah Marie Garcia, B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas Kathryn Colleen Greenup, B.S., California Polytechnic State
Valerie Garcia, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles University, San Luis Obispo
Yvonne Garcia, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University Amira Zsadee Gregory, B.A., Loyola Marymount University

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Jasmine Grier, B.A., Bellarmine University Yaminah Hendrix-Parson, B.A., California State University,
Jazzmin Grigsby, B.S., California State University, Sacramento Fresno
Roxana Grijalva, B.S., California State University, Northridge Kerrye DeeAnn Herbin, B.S., Central Michigan University
Christiana Dorian Grotlisch, B.A., Antioch University Joseph Dean Hermann, B.S., Oregon Institute of Technology
Los Angeles Rosita D. Hermosillo, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Brittany Grove, B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Alexis Hernandez, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Nicole Kristin Gruenloh, B.S.W., William Woods University Caitlin Maria Hernandez, B.A., University of Oregon
Brigit Samantha Gruzman, B.A., University of California, Irvine Elsie Hernandez, B.S., California State University, Fullerton
Yuwei Gu, B.A., North China University of Technology Jeanette Hernandez, B.S., California State University, Fullerton
Alexandra Guardado, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University Leda Astrid Hernandez, B.A., University of California,
Cynthia Anai Guerrero, B.A., California State University, Santa Cruz
East Bay Magdalena De Los Angeles Hernandez, B.A., University of
Pia Guerrero, B.A., University of California, San Diego Redlands
Hannah C. Guidry, B.A., Trinity Washington University Noah Bathsheba Hernandez, B.A., California State University,
Savannah W. Guimond, B.S., Ball State University; B.S.W., Sacramento
Ball State University Raisa Brigette Hernandez, B.A., California State University,
Armine Gulyan, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Northridge
Avneet Gupta, B.S., San Jose State University Sonya Hernandez, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Alaina Elizabeth Guzman, B.S., Austin Peay State University Yuliana Hernandez, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Elvia Rosa Guzman, B.A., University of Illinois at Jeannette Guadalupe Herrera, B.A., California State University,
Urbana-Champaign Channel Islands
Alejandra Guzman-Prado, B.S., California State University, Gina Hesp, B.A., Chapman University
Fullerton Alyssa Hewitson, B.S., Salt Lake Community College
Elizabeth Ashley Hackett, B.S., St. Thomas Aquinas College Ebony Hicks, B.S.W., Central Michigan University
Monti Hall, B.A., Brandman University Britney Christine Hill, B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Kerrie Lynn Hamill-O’Neil, B.A., University of Massachusetts, Chyna Yvonne Hill, B.A., University of South Florida
Boston Kymber Chenelle Hill, B.A., University of Massachusetts,
Catherina Hamlett, B.S., University of the Pacific Amherst
Sierra Marie Hansen, B.S., DePaul University Lavontae R. Hill, B.S.W., California State University, Sacramento
Breauna Hardy, B.A., California State University, Sacramento Carolyn May Hillier, B.S.W., Limestone College
Judy Harms, B.S.W., University of Iowa Chanetta Latrece Hinnant, B.S.W., University of North Carolina
Miranda Rene Harper, B.S., Wilmington College at Wilmington
Sarah Katherine Harriger, B.A., University of Newcastle-Upon- Charles R. Hinshaw, B.S., Wayland Baptist University
Tyne, United Kingdom Jennifer Ann Hojnacki, B.S., Bowling Green State University
Emily R. Harris, B.A., University of Southern Maine Rebecca Diane Holguin, B.A., Westmont College
Sydney Taryn Patrice Harris, B.A., California State University, Hayley Lauren Hom, B.A., Azusa Pacific University
Long Beach Jessica L. Homaizad, B.A., Marymount California University
Mai Vang Hart, B.S., Liberty University Ariannah Nichole Hood, B.A., Spelman College
Samuel Lee Hart, B.S., Liberty University LeAnne Rochelle Hosey, B.S., Pennsylvania State University
Joseph Christopher Paul Harvey, B.A., California State Jill Susann Howard, B.S.W., Brandman University
University, Fullerton Kelsey Jo Howerton, B.S.W., University of Washington
Talor N. Hawkins, B.A., California State University, Monterey Holli Howland, B.S., Utah Valley University
Bay Mandy Huang, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Erin Hayden, B.A., University of Pennsylvania Shannon Sharai’ Hudson, B.A., Saint Mary’s College of
Weasella Carmen Haynesworth, B.A., University of South California
Carolina Jamie Huenink, B.S., University of Wisconsin – Madison
Kanaya Antoenecia Hayslet, B.S.W., Prairie View A&M Jessica Huerta, B.S.W., University of Utah
University Brandi Tewana Hughes, B.S., Henderson State University
Emily Anna Head, B.S., California State University, Fullerton Darian M. Hughes, B.S., Husson University
Taylor Headen, B.A., University of Georgia Carson Meg Hunnewell, B.A., Brandman University
Alice Vodret Healy, B.A., Columbia College Maria S. Hunt, B.S.W., La Sierra University
Julie Marie Heinly, B.A., Eastern College Kaitlin Nicolle Hurley, B.S., Michigan State University
Mary Amanda Henderson, B.A., Luther College Nursel Hussain, B.A., American University

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Miguel Angel Ibarra, B.A., M.P.H., San Francisco State Kayla Joshua, B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University Jessica Joya, B.S., University of Phoenix
Nicole Susan Igoa, B.A., Arizona State University Amber Rae Juarez, B.S.W., Salisbury University
Reanna Leigh Irigoyen, B.A., Grand Canyon University Claudia Yvonne Juarez, B.A., California State University,
Carmela Isaac, B.A., University of California, Riverside San Marcos
Meena Zainab Islam, B.S., University of California, Riverside Rosa Amelia Juarez-Davalos, B.A., California State University,
Margo Andrea Ivy, B.A., University of California, San Diego Long Beach
Carlo Daniele Izzo, B.A., Georgetown University Robin Judd, B.A., Whittier College; M.A., Portland State
Kathleen Aquino Jacinto, B.A., University of California, University
Santa Cruz Alia Ann Kahn, B.A., Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Danielle Jackson, B.A., Southern University Micah Field Kayser, B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Jeramie G. Jackson, B.S., California State University, Long Beach Luana-Lei Keakealani, B.A., Indiana University, Bloomington
Kandace Jackson, B.A., Grambling State University Tal Mazal Kempler, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Maya Elizabeth Jackson, B.S., California State University, Sarah Anna Kendall, B.S., Southern New Hampshire University
Long Beach Laprincess Kennard, B.A., California State University,
Mia-Simone Elaine Jackson, B.S., Kennesaw State University Dominguez Hills
Jane Jacob, B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills Branigan Aevin Kerr, B.A., California State University,
Stacy Angelic Jacobo, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Northridge
Elizabeth Cristina Jacobs, B.A., California State University, Cecilia Grace Kerr, B.S.W., Azusa Pacific University
Bakersfield Saher Khan, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Gabrielle Ivy Jacobs, B.A., Yale University Matt Kijak, B.B.A., Woodbury University
Samuel Jacques, B.A., National University Sun J. Kim, B.A., California State University, Sacramento
Gregory James, B.A., California State University, Dominguez Brionna Pauline Kirkendoll, B.A., California State University,
Hills Los Angeles
Janet Jaramillo, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Jordan Louis Kitchens, B.A., M.A., University of North Carolina,
Arlene Jean-Baptiste, B.A., Georgia State University Charlotte
Dyann Jeffers, B.S.W., Brandman University Kevin Scott Klein, B.S., University of Oregon
Valencia Artina Jefferson, B.A., Regent University Mariela Kleiner, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
MacKenzie Alicia Jensen, B.S., University of Cincinnati Blue Ash Cary Leonard Klemmer, B.A., University of California,
College San Diego
Cinthia Jimenez Leon, B.A., University of California, Riverside Chan M. Koak, B.A., Biola University
Jose Daniel Jimenez, B.A., University of California, Riverside Amanda Marie Kolodney, B.F.A., University of Arizona
Alexia Khrystine Johnson, B.A., University of California, Julia Faith Kouyoumdjian, B.A., California State University,
Los Angeles Long Beach
Charee Jaleesa Johnson, B.A., University of California, Elaine Corrine Kozell, B.A., Whittier College
Los Angeles Nameeta Aveena Kumar, B.A., California State University, Chico
Christopher Daniel Johnson, B.A., Evergreen State College Juliette Elizabeth Kurth, B.F.A., State University of New York –
Erin Johnson, B.A., Metropolitan State College, Denver College at Purchase
John Johnson, B.S., California State University, Northridge Diana Kutulos, B.S., Towson University
Lauren Ashley Michele Johnson, B.A., California State Jane Kwon, B.A., Seattle Pacific University
University, Chico Sharon Kwon, B.A., Northwestern University
Tabitha Paige Johnson, B.S.W., East Carolina University Breanna Lynn LaRue, B.S., Minnesota State University, Mankato
Willis Jamar Johnson, B.S.W., Fayetteville State University Isaac Zintel Lake, B.A., Fayetteville State University
Antoinette Peggy Jones, B.S., Fayetteville State University Susan Lama, B.S.W., Brandman University
Hiesheena Marshall Jones, B.A., California State University, Miriam Carolina Landaverde, B.A., University of California,
Sacramento Santa Cruz
John Jones, B.S.W., Saint Leo University Kenneth G. Langill, B.A., Notre Dame de Namur University
Kimball Colton Jones, B.S., Utah State University Jennifer Lizette Lara, B.S., California State University,
Laketia Deshawn Jones, B.S., University of Phoenix Northridge
Sara Dawn Jones, B.S., Nyack College Kambria Mae Larson, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Stacy Janae Jones, B.A., California State University, Northridge Verna Latchman, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Stephanie Rachell Jones, B.A., Pacific Lutheran University Zara Lau, B.A., Chapman University
Tamika Renee Jones, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Arlene Lauper, B.A., University of La Verne
Tonia Renee’ Jones, B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nancy E. Laurita, B.A., Boise State University

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Christine Khanh Le, B.A., California State University, Mirella Estela Magana, B.A., Fresno Pacific University
Long Beach Pedro Francisco Magdaleno, B.A., University of California,
Amancay Ledezma, B.A., California State University, Northridge Los Angeles
Christina Lee, B.B.A., Chapman University Jennifer Marie Maguire, B.S., University of Maryland University
Harrison Lee, B.S.W., San Jose State University College
Jennifer Ann Lee, B.S., Weber State University Mele Aioema Maile, B.A., Utah Valley University
Justin Lee, B.A., University of Southern California Benllely Verey Maldonado Diaz, B.A., California State University,
Rachel Lee, B.S.W., Azusa Pacific University Los Angeles
Anita Lee-Smith, B.A., M.A., California State University, Julia Temponi Maleky, B.A., California State University,
Dominguez Hills Northridge
Hannah Leib, B.A., Pitzer College Cedric Roxas Maligaya, B.S.W., University of Georgia
Francisco Lemos, B.A., California State University, San Marcos Aubrey Malilay, B.A., San Francisco State University
Lindsey Leonard, B.A., University of La Verne Betty Malloy, B.A., North Carolina Central University
Dana Lynette Lesueur, B.A., California State University, Briahna Nicole Manier, B.A., Christian Heritage College
San Bernardino Sally Mansour, B.A., University of Massachusetts, Boston
Matapuna Christina Levenson, B.S.W., Brigham Young Christy Alison Mantz, B.S.W., Pacific Union College
University, Hawaii Elena Annie Manucharyan, B.A., California State University,
Kevin Yuichiro Lew, B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Fresno
Pomona David Marin, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Steve Sung Lim, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Stephanie Marks, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Lillian Linares, B.S., Oral Roberts University Mohammad Baseer Maroof, B.A., University of North Carolina –
David Michael Lippi, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Chapel Hill
Jessica Lynn Liu, B.A., American University Joni Kay Marquez, B.A., University of California, Berkeley;
Gabriela Lizarraga, B.A., California State University, Long Beach M.B.A., TUI University
Brenda Llamas, B.S., California State University, Dominguez Michelle Dawn Marquez, B.S., Park University
Hills Kaylee R. Martin, B.S.W., Brandman University
Kadijah Lockhart, B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Marina Michelle Martinez Ramos, B.A., California State
Anthony Lomeli, B.A., California State University, Northridge University, Northridge
Vicenta Agnes Lopez Mateo, B.A., University of North Brittney Nayelli Martinez, B.A., California Lutheran University
Carolina – Chapel Hill Cesar Augusto Martinez, B.A., CUNY The City College of
Beatriz Vega Lopez, B.A., California State University, Fullerton New York
Cindy Lopez, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Isabel Cristina Martinez, B.A., California State University,
Dina Lopez, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Stanislaus
Edgar Lopez, B.A., University of California, Riverside Jessica Yvette Martinez, B.S.W., California State University,
Leticia Lopez, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles Los Angeles
Marisol Lopez, B.A., San Diego State University Jocelyn Martinez, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Latosha Monique Love, B.S.W., San Francisco State University Livier Edit Martinez, B.A., California State University, East Bay
Morgan Diane Love, B.A., California State Polytechnic Nancy Martinez, B.A., California State University, Bakersfield
University, Pomona Patricia Adriana Martinez, B.A., B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s
Jenni Lovell, B.A., Southern New Hampshire University University
Cristina Loya, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Tirzha L.S. Martinez, B.A., Humboldt State University
Andreana Lucas, B.S., Winthrop University Victoria Ashley Martinez, B.S., University of Southern California
Marisol Lugo, B.A., California State University, Fresno Yancy Elizabeth Martinez, B.A., Naropa University
Breana Marie Luke, B.S., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Danielle Annette Marvin, B.A., University of Iowa
Sadie MacLean Lukos, B.A., Syracuse University Demi Rene Masad, B.A., California State University,
Sarahfina Vaiauro Luuga, B.S., San Diego State University Los Angeles
Eileen Elaine Lux, B.A., California State University, San Marcos Ann Diana Mata, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Brittney Nicole MacIntyre, B.A., California State University, Jae Mauthe, B.A., New College of California; M.S., San Jose
Fullerton State University
Samantha Jean Macaluso, B.A., California State University, Chico Taylor Mackenzie Mays, B.A., Brenau University
Jose J. Macias, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Lauren Mazahery, B.S., Santa Clara University
Keria Weber Madow, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Carli Mc Culloch, B.S., Chapman University
Jeannette Magana, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Jessica Kae McAleer, B.A., California State University, Chico
Lauren Magana, B.S.W., Georgia State University Haley McCaffrey, B.A., George Mason University

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Rachel Margaret McCallum, B.A., Chapman University Megan Rae Mercado, B.A., University of California,
Margaret McCarthy, B.A., Willamette University Santa Barbara
Deja McCauley, B.A., University of Southern California Savannah Lexy Mercado, B.A., Loyola Marymount University
McKenzie Dianne McClain, B.A., Louisiana State University Gabriela G. Merida, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University
Sally Faye McClain, B.A., California Lutheran University Megan Victoria Mikus, B.S.W., The Ohio State University
Kristin Deeann McCloud, B.S., University of Tennessee at Emily J. Miller, B.S.W., Northern Michigan University
Martin Marlon Miller, B.A., Chapman University
Marymargaret Nicole McColligan, B.A., Ashford University Taylor Aryn Millman, B.A., Sonoma State University
Elizabeth Grace McCormick, B.S., University of Phoenix Devon Mindt, B.S., Austin Peay State University
Taylor McCormick, B.A., University of Toledo Sarah Allison Minett, B.A., Sonoma State University
Bret B. McCoy, B.A., University of Wyoming Maria Andrei Minina, B.A., University of Southern California
Noelle Hein McCutchen, B.A., University of California, Annarose Mittelstaedt, B.A., University of California,
Santa Barbara Los Angeles
Daniel McDaniel, B.S., West Liberty University Mojdeh Sarah Moheban, B.A., Hofstra University
Archelena Monique McDonald, B.A., California State University, Cindy Catherine Molina, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Fullerton Jessica Elizabeth Molina, B.A., University of Michigan,
Makalah McElroy, B.S., Tuskegee University Ann Arbor
Crystal Candelaria McGarry, B.A., Virginia Commonwealth Vea Ki-Tokelau Molitika, B.A., Beaver College, Pennsylvania
University Raquel Veronica Monge, B.A., University of California, Davis
Rebecca Lynne McGee, B.A., M.A., California Baptist Cecilia Montellano, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University
University Jennifer Diane Montiel, B.A., California State University,
Julie Annamarie McGuire, B.A., California State University, San Bernardino
Northridge Angela Montijo, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Molly Peterson McNair, B.A., University of Connecticut Mary Louella Moore, B.A., California State University, Chico
Noelle Anne Marie Medbery, B.A., Michigan State University Samaira Teresa Moore, B.A., San Diego State University
Irene Iris Medel, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Ivette Morales, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Celeste Medina, B.A., Whittier College Yenis Morales, B.S., California State University, Dominguez Hills
Evette Medina, B.S.W., Chapman University Kendra Caryn Moran, B.A., University of California,
Jehu H. Medina, B.A., Northern Arizona University Los Angeles
Omri Elioenai Medina, B.S.W., California State University, Pamela Morelli, B.A., University of Dayton
Los Angeles Krysta Margaret Morgan, B.S., Radford University
Anthony Steven Meiners, B.A., Maryville University Messiah Daijanae Morgan, B.S.W., University of North Carolina
Alezaihvia Marie Melendez, B.S.W., Bennett College, at Greensboro
North Carolina Zaire Monet Louise Morris, B.S.W., Oakwood University
Karina Melin, B.S., Azusa Pacific University Stephen Morse, B.A., Seattle University
Roberto Mena, B.A., San Jose State University Kheanna Ynez Mosley, B.S., University of La Verne
Dania Jaqueline Menardi Munguia, B.A., California State Christina Moua, B.A., California State University, Chico
University, Bakersfield Kayla Moultrie, B.S., University of West Georgia
Nubia Karen Menchaca, B.A., Occidental College Aatif Abdul Muhammad, B.A., California State University,
Joanne Menda, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles Dominguez Hills
Brenda Mendez, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Candice Dawn Mulac, B.S., Arkansas Technical University
Denise Margarita Mendez, B.S., California State University, Alessandra Marie Mulroy, B.S., Salisbury University
Long Beach Caterin Munguia, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Melinda Mendez, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Eufemio Munoz, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles
Noely Mendez, B.S., Mount Saint Mary’s University Courtney Lee Murphy, B.S., Florida A&M University
Alexa M. Mendivil, B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University Renee Michelle Musgrove, B.S.W., California State University,
Jocelyn Areli Mendoza Cid, B.S., California State University, Monterey Bay
Los Angeles Jalayna Ayres Nadal, B.A., Wright State University
Estevan Mendoza, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Laura Lynne Stiller Naghib, B.A., Florida International
Jesselin Mendoza, B.S., California State University, Sacramento University
Lucinda Noemi Mendoza, B.S., University of Phoenix Samuel Naimi, B.A., Cornell University
Christopher Mercado, B.A., California State University, Lauren Abigail Naish, B.A., Auburn University
San Bernardino Aja Ioana Tuiasosopo Nansen, B.S., Central Missouri State
Javier Mercado, B.A., California State University, Northridge University

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Jennifer J. Nava, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Amanda Nicole Oyague, B.S., Mount Saint Mary’s University
Karina Nava, B.A., University of California, Riverside Nigel Masters Pacheco, B.A., University of Southern California
Luis Miguel Navarro, B.A., California State University, Nora Rocio Pacheco, B.A., University of California,
Los Angeles Santa Barbara
Rahima S. Naveed, B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Melissa Padilla, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Pomona Whitney Ann Paine, B.A., Bates College
Meghan Rae Nebril, B.S., San Francisco State University Marleny Pais Sampedro, B.A., California State University,
Gerardo Nevarez, B.S., University of Utah Los Angeles
David Newman, B.A., Shorter University; M.A., Florida Carina Palacios, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
International University Elizabeth Palafox, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Jessica Nhung Nguyen Bear, B.A., University of California, Gwendolyn Marie Palmer, B.A., University of New Mexico
Santa Cruz Tiandra Ayanna Palmer, B.S.W., Prairie View A&M University
Daniel Vu Nguyen, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Brian Paneth, B.A., Touro College
Marfa M. Nicanor, B.S., Campbell University Jocelyn Michelle Panfilo, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Kristen Elizabeth Nichols, B.A., National University Caroline Maria Paris, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Shannon Leigh Nichols, B.A., University of California, Joy Park, B.A., Chapman University
Santa Barbara Samuel H. Park, B.S., University of Phoenix
Amanda Nielsen, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno Erika Tamika Parker, B.A., Louisiana State University
Katherine Nitze, B.A., Brown University; M.F.A., University of Geraldine Parker, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Montana Western Samantha Parnitvithikul, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Brianna Nicole Norris, B.A., Bethany College of West Virginia Latrice Nichole Partee, B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ludecea Marie Nunis, B.A., Sonoma State University Genie Patrick, B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Jessica Ann O’Brien, B.A., University of Washington Jennifer Lee Paul, B.A., Smith College
Nancy O’Connor, B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas Rosalind Paulk, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Angela Amador Ocasio, B.S., University of Maryland University Kaitlyn Peck, B.A., University of California, San Diego
College Amy Pedroza, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Evelyn Guadalupe Ochoa, B.A., California State University, Heather Nicole Peebles, B.S., Arizona State University
Los Angeles Jessica Rachel Pelaez, B.A., California State University,
Raianne Marie Ochoa, B.A., University of California, Long Beach
Los Angeles Zohar Peleg, B.A., Touro College
Oshmin Obesanjo Oden, B.A., Patten University Rachel Katherine Penate, B.A., University of California,
Tamara Oglesby, B.S.W., University of North Carolina at Los Angeles
Pembroke Alexandra Perez, B.S., Mount Saint Mary’s University
Zainisha Achanda Ogwaro, B.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa Carmen Perez, B.A., Concordia University, Canada; M.Ed.,
Kelly Johana Ojeda, B.A., California State University, McGill University, Canada
Los Angeles Danielle Monique Perez, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Stefanie Joy Okumura, B.A., University of California, Frances Gwendolyne Perez, B.S., University of La Verne
Los Angeles Lyzette Monique Perez-Munoz, B.A., University of California,
Nikita Dawn Okuongha, B.A., University of California, Irvine Riverside
Mayra Olivares, B.A., University of California, Merced Jasmine Anne Perkovic, B.A., Whittier College
Elisa Rennee Olivarez, B.S., University of Phoenix Jayzme Alena Perry, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Cinthya Abrantes Oliveira, B.S., M.A., Seton Hall University Brandon Jay Phelps, B.S., Weber State University
Brittney Ann Oliver, B.S., Franciscan University of Steubenville Casandra Irene Phillips, B.A., University of California,
Genevieve Margaret Ann Olson, B.A., Duke University; M.P.H., Santa Barbara
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill Madison Jane Phillips, B.S., Truman State University
Breanna Nneka Omuziligbo, B.A., University of California, Del Rae Phoenix-Wilcox, B.A., California State University,
Riverside Chico
Maya Ngozi Omuziligbo, B.A., University of California, Annay Picazo Gonzalez, B.A., University of California,
Los Angeles Santa Barbara
Heather Elizabeth Marie Orr, B.S., Liberty University Patrice Pickett, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University
Anika Orr-Matheidas, B.S., Texas A&M University Lisa Marie Pierce, B.S.W., Youngstown State University
Ana C. Ortega, B.S.W., California State University, Los Angeles Sabiny Pierrevil, B.S., Florida Atlantic University
Daisy Veronica Ortiz, B.S., Central Washington University Rose Anna Pierro-Arthur, B.S., University of Maryland
Ailene Ortiz-Marmolejo, B.A., University of California, Berkeley University College

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Jasmin Elizabeth Pineda, B.S.W., California State Polytechnic Mario Eliseo Ramirez, B.A., California State University,
University, Pomona Northridge
Jessica Pineda, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Lizbeth Ramos Chavira, B.A., Sonoma State University
Patricia Pinedo-Urena, B.A., California State University, Evelyn Ramos, B.A., Whittier College
Los Angeles Kimberly Elizabeth Ramos, B.A., California State University,
Taylor Pinto, B.A., Pennsylvania State University Los Angeles
Sahar Salsabeel Pirzada, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Manuel Ramos, B.A., California State University, Sacramento
Clarence Lee Pitre, B.S.W., University of North Carolina at Sierra Marie Rangel, B.A., California State University,
Wilmington Los Angeles
Hannah Beren Platt, B.A., University of Pennsylvania Elliana Frieda Rao, B.A., University of Kansas
Alison Collins Pleiman, B.B.A., University of Georgia Aidee Ruby Ratcliff, B.S., California Polytechnic State University,
Alixaundrea Corrin Poli, B.S.W., Portland State University San Luis Obispo
Keaujahn’E Polk, B.A., San Diego State University Kheona Garnetta Ratliff, B.S.W., Salisbury University
Venita Rachel Almonde Polonio, B.A., California State Yenisel Ravelo, B.A., CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
University, Dominguez Hills Kristen Redhead, B.B.A., Kent State University
Ryan Polsky, B.A., Colorado State University Chantel Louise Reed Valdivieso, B.A., University of California,
Taylor Poppmeier, B.A., University of St. Andrews, United Los Angeles
Kingdom Danyell Reed, B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills
Christa Deandra Porte, B.S., Colorado Technical University Laveta L. Reed, B.S., Charter Oak College; M.B.A., Brandman
John Kevin Porter, B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, University
Florida Amanda Regis, B.A., University of South Florida
Lindsey Marie Portillo, B.S.W., Fresno Pacific University Michele Rehmati, B.A., University of La Verne
Christian T. Porto, B.S.W., Temple University Janae Alyce Reinhardt, B.A., Pacific Lutheran University
Amy Michelle Powell, B.A., M.A., California State University, Sophia Marie Reiser, B.A., Michigan State University
Long Beach Hyleen Renteria, B.A., California State University, Chico
Ayana Marie Powell, B.A., Pomona College Celeste Hermelinda Reyes, B.A., California State University,
Eva Powless, B.S.W., University of Kansas Long Beach
Sheena Shalini Prasad, B.A., California State University, Quinci Ann Reynolds, B.A., California State University, Chico
Stanislaus Dylan Richardson, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Rebaca Anita Prince, B.A., University of North Texas Mary Joanna Richardson, B.S., University of Phoenix
Shelley Lynn Procter, B.A., Long Island University – Brooklyn Nicole Marie Richardson, B.S.W., University of North Carolina
Consuella Proctor, B.S., M.B.A., M.B.A., University of Phoenix at Wilmington
Rene Proctor, B.S.W., University of Alaska Anchorage Rene Richardson, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
Keri Anita Pugh, B.S., Morgan State University M.B.A., University of Michigan – Flint
Jessica Jannet Pulido, B.S.W., University of Texas at Austin Lucia Armecia Rickett, B.A., National University
Brittany Quach, B.S., California State University, Fullerton Brohdny Barrington Ricketts, B.S., State University of
Elyse Marie Eugenia Quezada, B.S., California State University, New York – Empire State College
Long Beach Lauren Marie Riddles, B.S., New York University
Fabiola Jasmine Quijano, B.S., California State University, Ana Vanessa Riega, B.A., San Francisco State University
Fullerton Lizeth Rios, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Jessica Quintanilla, B.A., University of California, Irvine Amanda Jillian Rivera, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Andrea Quirk, B.S.W., University of North Carolina at Cindy Rivera, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Wilmington Connie Rivera, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Janelle Marie Rabban, B.S.W., Wayne State University Erika Rivera, B.S.W., San Diego State University
Annabel Lee Bomar Raboy, B.S., New York University Karen Rivera, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Dwaine Radden Jr., B.A., University of New Mexico, Marion Evelyn Rivera, B.S.W., Lamar University
Albuquerque Shantal Rizk, B.A., Assumption College
Frida Tatiana Rahman, B.A., University of California, Ashley Marie Roberts, B.A., California State University,
Los Angeles Stanislaus
William Maria Rain-Shadid, B.A., Evergreen State College Rachel Roberts, B.S.W., Arizona State University
Alexandria Jordann Rakes, B.A., Tulane University Amanda Robison, B.S., Brigham Young University
Andrew Ramaglia, B.S., Florida State University Victoria Rocha, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Concepcion Ramirez, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Mariela Rodas, B.S., Mount Saint Mary’s University

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Daisy Mitchelle Rodriguez, B.A., University of California, Ramon Ruiz Sanchez, B.A., California State University,
Riverside Bakersfield
Jesus Arturo Rodriguez Jr., B.S., University of La Verne Harpreet Kaur Sangha, B.A., M.A., Mills College
Monique Rodriguez, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University Amanda Jannette Santiago, B.S., Fisher College
Nancy Rodriguez, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Jacqueline Santos Hernandez, B.A., Humboldt State University
Trinidad Rodriguez, B.A., University of New Mexico, Malinda Sarbacker, B.A., Humboldt State University
Albuquerque Michael E. Sargeant, B.S., DeVry University
Crystal Rojas, B.A., California State University, Northridge Albert Sarian, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Amanda Emily Romero, B.A., California State University, Kathy Saucedo, B.S., California State University, Long Beach;
Los Angeles M.S., University of Phoenix
Carina Andrade Romero, B.A., California State University, Maureen Saul, B.S., Christian Heritage College
Monterey Bay Emily Schechter, B.A., University of Southern California
Flor Romero, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Krista Lee-Thomas Schlanger, B.S.W., University of North
Jessica Romero, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Carolina at Wilmington
Gloria Linda Romero-Martinez, B.S., California State University, Amanda Lauren Schlosberg, B.A., Juniata College
Fresno Chanell Monique Scott, B.A., California State University,
Sandra Isabel Romero-Viguerias, B.A., California State Northridge
University, San Bernardino Melanie Scott, B.A., Hampton University
Jessica Monique Romo, B.A., California State University, Nechelle Nashay Scott, B.S., Kaplan University
Los Angeles Madelyn Louise Seder, B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder
Luis Genaro Rosario, B.S.W., University of North Carolina at Kayla Marie Seitz, B.S., University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
Wilmington Isabel Cristina Serafin Guerra, B.A., California State University,
Jillian Rose, B.S., Northeastern University; M.A., California Los Angeles
Baptist University Dominic Sermeno, B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Tony Lee Rose, B.A., The Ohio State University Evelyn Salaices Serna-Balderas, B.A., University of California,
Lily Rosenthal, B.A., Bard College Riverside
Renee Yolande Rosser, B.S., Howard University Sheena Sheelah Shams, B.S., Pennsylvania State University
Leslie Rozner, B.A., California State University, Northridge Tess Shatto, B.A., California State University, Sacramento
Adina Beth Rubin, B.A., California State University, Bakersfield Megan E. Shea, B.A., University of Washington
Brandon Robert Donald Ruby, B.A., National University Brittany Shedrick, B.S.W., Meredith College
Mary Margaret Ruggieri, B.A., Ramapo College Stacy Shin, B.S., Mount Saint Mary’s University
Anthony Travis Ruiz, B.A., California State University, Syuzanna Shirinyan, B.A., University of Southern California
San Bernardino Anna Victoria Shoopman, B.A., University of Arizona
Norma Ruiz, B.A., California State University, Northridge Brittany Raffaela Sica, B.A., Edinboro University; M.Ed.,
Jessica Nicole Rumph, B.A., Ashford University Edinboro University
Tajah Russell, B.S., California State University, Fresno Angelica Sievers, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Catalina Ruvalcaba, B.A., California State University, Northridge Stephanie Sifuentes, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University
Lindsay Ryan, B.A., American Military University Desiree Silapaxay, B.A., Washington State University
Rebecca Beryl Sachs, B.A., Columbia College; B.A., Jewish Bertha Silva, B.A., California State University, Stanislaus
Theology Seminary America Melissa Silva, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Sarah Melissa Sack, B.A., University of Southern California Chrystal Lakesha Simmons, B.A., University of North Carolina –
Ariana Clarisbel Salazar, B.S.W., University of Wisconsin – Chapel Hill; M.A., CUNY John Jay College of Criminal
Green Bay Justice
Elizabeth Salazar, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Gabrielle Simmons, B.S., Southern University
Elizabeth Salcedo Abrica, B.A., Sonoma State University Robbie G. Singh, B.A., William Paterson University
Yesenia Salcedo, B.A., University of California, Irvine Judy Ann de Leon Sithiphong, B.A., California State University,
Jesenia Natalie Salguero, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Lilyann Sivansay, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Magda Lorena Saltares, B.A., SUNY Albany Allison Marie Skilbred, B.A., Eastern Connecticut State
Daniela Sanchez, B.A., University of California, Berkeley University
Georgeth Sanchez, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Krystal Small, B.A., San Jose State University
Guadalupe Sanchez, B.S., University of Phoenix Alvin R. Smith Jr., B.A., M.P.A., Eastern Washington University
Hector Armando Sanchez, B.S., University of Phoenix Andrea Marie Smith, B.A., University of Indianapolis
Lucia Sanchez, B.A., Hamline University Chad Owen Smith, B.A., University of North Texas

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Duane Smith Jr., B.S.W., Florida A&M University Beverly Thompson-Gracia, B.A., B.A., University of California,
Tyanna Smith, B.A., California State University, Northridge Irvine
Esther Soleimani, B.S., California State University, Fullerton Linda Tinoco, B.A., Vanguard University
Daisy Solis-Montoya, B.A., California State University, Renee Danielle Titus, B.A., Walla Walla College
Los Angeles Emely Paola Tobar, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Malia Solomon, B.A., California State University, Northridge Heather Daphne Toledo, B.S., University of Phoenix
Rhea Solomon, B.S., California State University, East Bay Kevin John Torchen, B.A., Pepperdine University
Brianna Christine Sonnamaker, B.A., University of Texas at Allissa M. Torres, B.A., Arizona State University
San Antonio Christina Marie Torres, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno
Devany Soto Savage, B.A., University of San Diego Zulema Del Rosario Torres, B.S., San Jose State University
Jasmine Soto, B.A., Elmhurst College Araksya Touphanian, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Marina Elizabeth Spacek, B.A., University of California, Isabel Tovar, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
San Diego Mashawna Zenobia Towns, B.A., Dillard University
Sarah Taylor Speight, B.S., Old Dominion University Chi Lan Tran, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Jaclyn Nicole Spitz, B.S., Towson University Jenny Tran, B.A., University of Washington
Gayle Renee Springer, B.S.W., Eastern Michigan University Peter John Travisano, B.A., Transylvania University
Emerald Stanton, B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas Man Carina Tsang, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Johnathan Starko, B.A., Cornell College Kayla Alexis Tsongas, B.A., Pitzer College
Lorie Ann Steele, B.A., Alfred University Craig Tuchon, B.S., Rhode Island College
Khrystie Shannon Stefin, B.F.A., Converse College Kimberly Denisse Turcios, B.A., University of California,
Rebecca Stein, B.S., University of Georgia Santa Barbara
Kaytee Stengel, B.A., M.A., DePaul University Jennifer Turner, B.A., Williams College
Molly Sparrow Stewart, B.A., University of Michigan, Hailey Underwood, B.S.W., Azusa Pacific University
Ann Arbor Bridget M. Urena, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Courtney Elizabeth Stone, B.A., University of Kentucky Abby Joanie Urias, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Karen Strauss, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Marissa Yvonne Uribe, B.S., California State University, Fullerton
Taylor Noelle Strong, B.A., George Mason University Elizabeth Urrutia, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Tracy Jean Stuart, B.A., San Francisco State University Ellen Rose Urtecho, B.A., St. John’s University
Casandra Suarez, B.A., San Jose State University Thania Paola Valdez-Yakuta, B.A., San Diego State University
Hannah Leigh Sullivan, B.S.W., Azusa Pacific University Meg Arianne E. Valenzuela, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s
Chase Brayden Summers, B.A., Fresno Pacific University University, Maryland
Sydnee Swain, B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas Yanira Cristina Valenzuela, B.A., University of California, Merced
Justin Szela, B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University Ha Duy Van, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles;
Kathleen Nguyen Ta, B.S., University of California, Irvine M.A., California State University, Fullerton
Roman Tabayoyon, B.A., California State University, Sacramento Gabriella Sheenagh van der Westhuizen, B.S.W., Monmouth
Kelsey Louise Talamantez, B.A., University of Northern Iowa University
Elaine Tarazon, B.S.W., Mount Saint Mary’s University Surya Vanguri, B.A., California State Polytechnic University,
Erika Ann Tate, B.S.W., Saginaw Valley State University Pomona
Tikerea Tate, B.A., California State University, East Bay Celida Guadalupe Vasquez, B.A., California State University,
Ashley Taylor, B.S., Central Washington University Northridge
Justice Unique-Jean Taylor, B.A., University of California, Jasmyn Vasquez, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Santa Cruz Kimberly Vasquez, B.A., California State University, San Marcos
Sarah Dawn Taylor, B.S., Grand Canyon University Ambar Yanibel Vega, B.S., Old Dominion University
Crystal Lizette Tellez-Giron, B.A., San Diego State University Analisa Cassandra Velasco-Lopez, B.S.W., Humboldt State
Delia Tepozan Guerrero, B.A., University of San Diego University
Desiree Terani, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz Norma Velasques, B.S.W., California State University,
Desiree Christine Terry, B.A., San Francisco State University Los Angeles
Pamela A. Thierry, B.S., Kennesaw State University Paulina Velazquez, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Sheila Thomas, B.S.W., Meredith College Gregorio Velez, B.A., University of Connecticut
Thomas Joseph Thomas, B.A., Brigham Young University Lauren Antonia Velez, B.A., Whittier College
Julia Ann Thompson, B.A., Syracuse University Brent Eugene Veney, B.A., California University of Pennsylvania
Qiana Mone’t Thompson, B.A., Saint Leo University Cristina Ventura, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Victoria Princess Thompson, B.A., California State University, Hilda Ventura, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Sacramento Maddison Alyse Vernon, B.A., Sonoma State University

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Andi Anissa Vilaboy, B.S., University of California, Davis Amber Marie Williams, B.A., California State University,
Xochil Miranda Villagran-Anama, B.A., California State Los Angeles
University, Los Angeles Galina Sofia Williams, B.S.W., Northern Michigan University
Jacquelyn Alyssa Villasenor, B.S., California State University, Julie Williams, B.S.W., University of North Carolina at
Fullerton Wilmington
Ashley Virnan, B.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University Linda Michele Williams, B.A., Washington State University
Moya Denise Wade, B.A., University of Washington; M.A., Nicole Marie Wilmot, B.A., Vanguard University
Alliant International University Ariel Lorraine Wilson, B.A., California State University,
Baily Rene Wagner, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Northridge Chitra Wiltshire, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Vanessa Walik, B.S., University of Phoenix Dana M. Wogahn, B.A., California State Polytechnic University,
Matthew Thomas Walker, B.S., Vanderbilt University Pomona
Shari Elizabeth Walker, B.A., California State University, Alana Wolens, B.A., George Washington University
Northridge Ken Wolf, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Kimberly Wang, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Nicole Iris Wong, B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Andrea Nicole Ward, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Taryn Michelle Wong, B.A., Chapman University
Claire Elizabeth Warner Crowell, B.A., California State Laura Isabel Workman, B.A., California State University,
University, Channel Islands Los Angeles
Jamie Danielle Kimberly Warrack, B.S.W., University of Mackenzie Wright, B.A., Occidental College
Manitoba, Canada Rayshawn Michelle Wright, B.A., San Francisco State University
Stephanie Anushka Warusevitane, B.A., University of California, Alethia S. Wright-Levels, B.S.W., Rutgers University
San Diego Jinli Wu, B.S., Southwest University, China
Kimberly Dabu Watson, B.A., California State University, Milreca Wu, B.A., University of California, San Diego
San Bernardino Ziyan Yang, B.A., University of California, Riverside
Kira Weaver, B.A., Linfield College Gabriela Camargo Yearick, B.A., Northern Arizona University
Toniah Webb, B.S., University of Phoenix Kathryn Teer Yort, B.A., Sewanee, The University of the South
Leslie Michelle Weber, B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore Anjena Young, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Kelsey Marie Weyhofen, B.S.W., University of Kansas Ann Young, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Jenna Christine Whaite, B.A., California State University, Edina Yslava, B.S., Arizona State University
Stanislaus Manuella Yushuvayeva, B.S.W., Arizona State University
Seairra Wheatley, B.A., Eastern Washington University Daisy Zamora, B.S., California State University, Fresno
Suzanna Evelyn Wheeler, B.S.W., East Carolina University Glareh Azami Zanganeh, B.A., University of California,
Morgan Josephine Lee White, B.S.W., Pacific University San Diego
Terrel Alexander White, B.A., Wayne State University; M.S., Rebeca Victoria Zaragoza, B.A., University of California,
Central Michigan University Santa Cruz
Stephanie Glazer Wieland, B.F.A., DePaul University Cindy Iliana Zepeda, B.A., Whittier College
Kathleen Wiggins, B.S., California State University, Dominguez Aileen Zhang, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Hills; M.B.A., D.H.A., University of Phoenix; MASM, Taija Ziegenfuss, B.A., Biola University
University of Southern California Matthew Kent Zinkil, B.A., Purdue University; M.S., University
Alexis Wiley, B.S., University of San Diego of Texas at Dallas
Elizabeth Ann Williams Gieger, B.A., M.Ed., Western Kimberly Zuniga, B.A., California State University, Dominguez
Washington University Hills

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Gloria E. Acosta-Nelson, B.A., Seton Hall University; M.S.W., Angelique Matrice Anderson, B.S.W., M.S.W., California State
New York University University, Sacramento
James Christopher Aldridge, BSBA, University of Missouri, Chericka Ashmann, B.A., University of Central Oklahoma;
Columbia; M.S.W., Washington University in St. Louis M.S.W., University of Oklahoma
Lisamaria Alvarez, B.A., Florida State University; M.S.W., Uche Phyllis Asiodu, B.S.W., California State University,
University of South Florida San Bernardino; M.S.W., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Valerie Marie Amack, B.A., M.S.W., Eastern Washington David Wayne Babbs, B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock;
University M.S.W., University of Texas, Arlington

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James Clarke Bailey, B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Gina Crean, B.S.W., Saginaw Valley State University; M.S.W.,
Florida; M.P.A., Bowie State University Wayne State University
Sarah Mae Bailey, B.S., Ohio Northern University; M.S.W., Christina Nicole Crow Cruz, B.S., Guilford College; M.S.W.,
University of Southern California Boise State University
Ryan Douglas Bair, B.S.W., M.S.W., New Mexico State James Crowe, B.A., Emory University; M.A., University of
University Chicago
Melanie Cherelle Baker, B.A., Samford University; M.S., Princess Latasha Jones Currence, B.A., M.S.W., University of
University of South Alabama; M.S.W., University of Southern Michigan, Ann Arbor
California Kristin Elizabeth Dahlquist, B.S., University of Nebraska at
Kelvin Lamarr Banks, B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Omaha; M.P.H., The Ohio State University
University of Phoenix; M.S.W., Wayne State University Angelica Damore, B.A., M.S.W., California State University,
Salif Banse, B.A., State University of New York – Empire State Long Beach
College; M.S.W., Adelphi University Natalie Peterson Daniels, B.S., Lander University; M.S., Troy
Sarah Lynn Bartzen, B.A., Spring Arbor University; M.S.W., State University; M.S.W., University of South Carolina
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Linda Serwaa Dankwa, B.S., California State University,
Raqota Berger, B.S., M.A., California State University, Los Angeles; M.B.A., University of Phoenix
Northridge; M.A., University of Southern California Kathyanne Faye Davis, B.S., Utica College, Syracuse University;
Allison Berkowitz, B.S.W., University of Central Florida; M.S.W., New York University
M.S.W., University of Central Florida Nils Pieter De Mol Van Otterloo, B.M., Berklee College of
Devoria Keaton Berry, B.A., Johnson C. Smith University; Music; B.A., Bates College; M.S.W., University of Southern
B.S.W., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S.W., California
Fayetteville State University Crystal Dinesse DeBerry, B.A., University of Memphis; M.S.W.,
Joseph Clark Bieron, B.A., Canisius College; M.S.W., SUNY University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Buffalo Ashli Dees, B.A., Wright State University; M.S.W., University of
Kathleen Anne Biliti, B.A., Arizona State University; M.S.W., Cincinnati
University of Southern California Dana Essence Dooley, B.A., M.S.W., Wayne State University
Jennifer Grace Blewett, B.S., Northeastern University; M.S.W., Kiley Gashaw Dunne, B.A., University of California, San Diego;
Boston College M.A., National University
Melissa Bowen, B.A., Mills College; M.S., Walden University; Katherine Marie Durrant, B.S., State University of New York –
M.F.T., Walden University Empire State College; M.S.W., University of Southern
Rebecca Briggs, B.A., Bryn Mawr College California
Reginald Browhow, B.S., Southern University; M.A., Xavier Jill Elam, B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills;
University of Louisiana M.A., Pepperdine University
Dezetta Martrice Burnett, B.A., California State University, Jordan Jessie Elvish, B.S.W., University of Wisconsin – Superior;
Northridge; M.S.W., University of Southern California M.S.W., University of Minnesota, Duluth
Jay K. Campbell, B.A., Central Washington University; M.S.W., Robert Grey Endres, B.S., M.S.W., University of Kansas
University of Southern California Mario Espitia, B.S.W., California State University, Los Angeles;
Colleen Rose Casady, B.A., California State University, M.S.W., California State University, Long Beach
Los Angeles; M.A., Florida State University Patricia G. Evans, B.A., B.S.W., Azusa Pacific University; M.P.A.,
Adam James Castro, B.S., University of Phoenix; M.S.W., M.S.W., University of Southern California
University of Southern California Michelle Marie Fernandez, B.S., New York University; M.S.W.,
Mari C. Chardon-Tirado, B.A., Ohio University; M.S.W., University of Southern California
California State University, Los Angeles Michael Fiorillo, B.S.W., Oakland University; M.S.W., University
Kleckner Jean-Baptiste Charles, B.A., SUNY Stony Brook; of Michigan, Ann Arbor
M.P.A., Long Island University – Brooklyn Nichol Fisher Fisher, B.A., M.S.W., Norfolk State University
Lakeya Renee Cherry, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz; Valerie Diana Flores, B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.S.W.,
M.S., Columbia University; M.S.W., Columbia College University of South Carolina
Ben Lee Clark, B.A., Northeast Louisiana University; M.S.W., Jamaal Martell Fortner, B.A., Louisiana State University;
Our Lady of the Lake University M.H.A., Louisiana State University in Shreveport; M.S.W.,
Shantelle Collins, B.S.W., M.S., Jackson State University University of Southern California
Shanda Nicole Collins-Godette, B.A., Elizabeth City State Sharon Denise Gates, B.A., Roosevelt University; M.A.,
University; M.S.W., East Carolina University University of Chicago
Christina Cotton, B.S., Alcorn State University; M.S.W., Jackson Vaughn Norris Gay, B.S., Kennesaw State University; M.Ed.,
State University Georgia Southern University

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Michael A. Gent, B.A., Western Washington University; M.P.A., Michael Anthony Leone, B.S.W., University of North Carolina,
Norwich University Charlotte; M.S.W., Appalachian State University
Linda Marie Giordano, B.S.W., Rutgers University; M.S.W., Jason Hiram Lester, B.A., M.S., Alabama Agricultural and
New York University Mechanical University; M.S.W., University of Denver
Charles Glynn, B.A., Ashford University; M.S.W., Florida State Mary Lonigro, B.A., SUNY Plattsburgh; M.S.W., California
University State University, Sacramento
Joni Gomez-Schaefer, B.S., University of North Carolina at Ghecemy Lopez, M.A., University of Phoenix
Greensboro; M.S., American Military University; M.S.W., Keren Elisheva Lowenstein, B.A., Pittsburg State University;
Rutgers University M.S.W., M.P.A., University of Missouri, Kansas City
Kaitlyn Gail Goubeau, B.A., Gonzaga University; M.S.W., Francisco Javier Lozornio, B.A., California State University,
University of Southern California Northridge; M.S.W., University of Southern California
Perrin D. Greene Jr., B.A., DePaul University; M.S.W., Loyola Sarah MacDonald, B.S.W., Eastern Connecticut State University;
University Chicago M.S.W., Springfield College
Michell Ane Greenidge, B.S.W., Colorado State University – Livier Martinez, B.A., California State University,
Pueblo; M.S.W., University of Tennessee, Knoxville San Bernardino; M.S.W., University of Southern California
Gina Griffin, B.A., Eckerd College; M.S.W., University of Amy Mayes, B.S.W., Colorado State University; M.S.W.,
South Florida University of Denver
Stanley Allen Groff, B.A., University of Minnesota, Morris; Shawnda McEwen, B.S., Lincoln University; M.S.W.,
M.S.W., Florida State University Long Island University – Brooklyn
Jessica Guerrero, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles; LaShandra McLaughlin, B.S.W., North Carolina A&T State
M.S.W., California State University, Long Beach University; M.S.W., Washington University in St. Louis
Loreen Marie Gulli, B.A., M.S.W., Arizona State University Crystal McLeod, B.S.W., Winthrop University; M.S.W.,
Jennifer Ezrine Hance, B.S., Towson University; M.S.W., University of South Carolina
University of Maryland, Baltimore Tonika LaVerne McMillon, B.S., Georgia Southern University;
Julia Harrison, B.A., Bellarmine University; M.P.A., M.S.W., University of South Carolina
James Madison University; M.A., University of Sheffield, Tracie Grimsley Meyers, B.A., Wesleyan University; M.S.W.,
United Kingdom University of Connecticut
Sommer Howser, B.S.W., M.S.W., Texas State University Jill Marie Miller, B.A., California State University,
Maria Carmen Hu, B.A., California State University, San Bernardino; M.S.W., Loma Linda University
Los Angeles; M.S.W., University of Southern California Aisha Resha Mitchell Washington, B.A., Birmingham-Southern
Andra Denise Johnson, B.A., Allegheny College; M.S., College; M.S., Troy State University; M.S.W., University of
Case Western Reserve University Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Kessha Moenique Johnson, B.S., B.S., University of Phoenix; Lizeth Moreno, B.A., California State Polytechnic University,
M.S.W., University of Southern California Pomona; M.S.W., University of Southern California
Camille Tatum Jones, B.A., B.A., University of Maryland, College Damekia Morgan, B.A., M.S.W., M.S.W., Southern University at
Park; M.S.W., University of Maryland, Baltimore New Orleans
LaTonuia Patrice Jones, B.S., Coppin State College; M.S.W., Cindy Lee Morita, B.A., Seattle University; M.S., Columbia
University of Maryland, Baltimore University; M.S.W., Columbia College
Monica Jorgensen, B.A., San Diego State University; M.S., April Bernadette Napier, B.S.W., The Ohio State University;
Capella University M.S.W., Washington University in St. Louis
Keito Kawabata, B.A., University of Southern California; M.P.A., Stephanie Nemke, B.A., University of Colorado, Colorado
California State University, Fullerton Springs; M.S.W., University of Southern California
Adrienne Nicole Kennedy, B.S., Tennessee State University; M.S., Thuan Thi Nguyen, B.S.W., Loma Linda University; M.S.W.,
Walden University California State University, Long Beach
Andrew Keys Krieger, B.S., M.S.W., University of Houston Sharla Annette O’Keeffe, B.S.W., New Mexico Highlands
Daffney Kubler-Hoffman, B.S.W., University of South Dakota; University; M.S.W., The Ohio State University
M.S.W., Arizona State University Liovardo Ochoa, B.A., California State University, Chico;
Jennifer Langley, B.A., University of British Columbia, Canada; M.S.W., University of Southern California
M.S.W., Hawaii Pacific University Adijat Olayinka Ogunyemi, B.S.W., M.S.W., Wayne State
Hector Lara, B.A., University of California, San Diego; M.P.A., University
M.S.W., University of Southern California Nancy Emerita Paredes, B.A., University of California,
Ama Konadu-Agyemang Larsen, B.A., University of Akron; Santa Barbara; M.A., National University
M.S.W., Michigan State University Amy Parks, B.S., California State University, Northridge; M.S.W.,
California State University, Fresno

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Regina Latrease Parnell, B.A., University of Arkansas at Austin Douglas Solomons, B.S., Oklahoma State University;
Pine Bluff; M.S., Eastern Illinois University; M.S.W., M.S.W., University of Houston
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Shauntina Lovoughn Sorrells, B.A., Vanguard University;
La Shawn Marie Paul, B.A., CUNY Lehman College; M.S.W., M.S.W., California State University, Long Beach
Columbia University Shirley Sotelo, B.S., University of Maryland, College Park;
Ana Alicia Perez-Ingram, B.S.W., M.S.W., Texas State University M.S.W., George Mason University
Stacy Yvette Pipes, B.A., The Ohio State University; M.S.W., Lindsey Erin Beemer Stangland, B.A., Albion College; M.S.W.,
University of Southern California Western Michigan University
Nathan Edward Popham, B.S., University of West Georgia; Sheri Kim Stevens-Parker, B.A., University of California,
M.S.W., Simmons University San Diego; M.S.W., San Diego State University
Ulu Elia Porter, B.A., Rocky Mountain College; M.A., Pacific Marni Michele Straine, B.S.W., La Sierra University; M.S.W.,
Lutheran University; M.S.W., Fayetteville State University Loma Linda University
Lisa Evans Powell, B.A., M.S.W., University of California, Katie Ratekin-Bess Strautman, B.A., M.S.W., California State
Los Angeles; M.P.P., University of California, Los Angeles University, Chico
Joseph Stanley Pritchett II, B.A., M.A., San Diego State Chris Oliver Tacto Jr., B.A., California State University,
University San Marcos; MSWMP, University of Southern California
Kimberly Suzanne Ragin, B.A., University of North Carolina – Wendy Thelese Talley, B.A., San Diego State University;
Chapel Hill; M.S.W., Barry University M.S.W., Vanguard University; M.S.W., University of Southern
Elizabeth Margaret Rendon, B.A., Judson College; M.S.W., California
Aurora University Yuki Tanaka, B.A., M.A., California State University, Northridge;
Amanda Ricciardi, B.S.W., Siena College; M.S.W., Fordham M.S.W., California State University, Northridge
University Idah Taruwinga, B.A., University of Zimbabwe; M.S.W., Indiana
Zsalanda V. Richardson, B.S.W., Rutgers University; M.S.W., University, South Bend
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Gerard Vincent Tate, B.A., Webster University; M.S.W.,
Kimberly Riley, B.A., Brandman University; M.A., Seattle Washington University in St. Louis
University Glenn Roy Thomas, B.S., University of Washington; M.S.W.,
Genevieve Anne Rimer, B.A., California State University, California State University, Fresno
Los Angeles; M.S.W., California State University, Emily Tillotson, B.S.W., M.S.W., Walla Walla College
San Bernardino Rizi Xavier Timane, B.A., University of Nottingham, United
Michael Grant Rocco, B.S.W., University of Missouri, Columbia; Kingdom; M.A., Webster University; M.S.W., University of
M.S.W., San Francisco State University Southern California
Jasmine Elaine Rollins, B.A., Colorado State University – Pueblo; Martha Estelle Trudeau, B.A., Otterbein University; M.P.A.,
M.A., University of Colorado at Boulder; M.S.W., University Harvard University
of Southern California Gabriel Uribe, B.A., La Sierra University; M.P.A., California
Jorge Romero Jr., B.S., California State University, Dominguez State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Hills; M.S.W., University of Southern California Kimiko Moua Vang, B.A., M.S.W., California State University,
Maria Salcedo Bautista, B.A., California State University, Stanislaus
Sacramento; M.S.W., University of Southern California Angel Vargas, B.A., Bethany College of the Assemblies of God;
Waffiyah Shafeqah Saleem, B.A., Bloomfield College; M.A., M.A., Princeton University
Montclair State University Deborah Villanueva, B.S., University of Phoenix; M.S.W.,
Greg Sanchez, B.S.W., M.S.W., California State University, California State University, Northridge
Fresno JanaLee Wagner, B.S., Union College; M.S.W., Walla Walla
Kathleen Irene Grealy Sarmiento, B.A., University of California, College
Riverside; M.S., University of La Verne Simone Carolyn Walton, B.A., Howard University; M.S.W.,
Ryan James Seidlitz, B.S., Warner Pacific College; M.A., Pacific Boston College
University Michelle Webb, B.S., Ball State University; M.S.W., Indiana
Keisha B. Simpson, B.S., Southern University; M.S.W., Southern University – Purdue University Indianapolis
University at New Orleans Tina Lanette Webb, B.A., California State University,
Kelly Smith, B.A., University of Scranton; M.S., CUNY Lehman Dominguez Hills; M.S.W., University of Southern California
College; M.S., London School of Economics and Political Michelle Ann Weiss, B.A., California State University, East Bay;
Science, United Kingdom M.S.W., University of Southern California
Robert Wilson Smith, B.A., Regis University; J.D., University of Michelle Williams, B.A., Central Connecticut State University;
Maine School of Law M.S.W., University of Southern California

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Chloe Lynn Wisdom, B.S., Kaplan University; M.S.W., Nancy Xenakis, B.A., Barnard College; M.S., New York
University of Southern California University
Alexia MacKenzie Wood, B.S.W., Evangel University; M.S.W., Catherine Ybarra-Ochoa, B.S., University of La Verne; M.S.W.,
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee University of Southern California
Steven F. Woodcock, B.A., M.S.W., California State University, Rasheen Andrew Young, B.S.W., Delaware State University;
Sacramento M.S.W., University of Pennsylvania
Joycelyn Diane Wormley, B.A., University of California, Merced;
M.S.W., California State University, Sacramento

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Executive Vice Provost for Graduate Programs Elizabeth A. Graddy

Master of Arts
Andrea Jenine Kintanar Abad, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Naina Anand, Strategic Public Relations, B.L., Amity University,
De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute, India; B.B.A., Amity University, India
Philippines Quinn Anex-Ries, American Studies and Ethnicity, B.A., Smith
Catalina Maria Acebal-Acevedo, Literary Editing and Publishing, College
B.A., University of Southern California Olivia Katelin Anys-Anderson, Economics, B.A., University of
Julia Kathleen Adams, Specialized Journalism, B.A., University of Southern California
Southern California Sergio Arguello, Classics, B.A., University of California,
Grayson Ryan Adler, Specialized Journalism Los Angeles
Kanika Aggarwal, Economics, B.Equiv., University of Delhi, Adelita Marie Arredondo, Occupational Therapy, B.A., California
India; M.A., University of Delhi, India State University, Long Beach
Homoud Al Homoud, Strategic Public Relations, B.S., Florida Mohammad Atari, Psychology, B.Engr., Islamic Azad University,
International University Iran
Andrea Alarcon, Communication, B.S., University of Florida; Min Bai, Economics, B.A., Peking University, China
M.S., University of Oxford, United Kingdom; M.S., University Jeeyun Baik, Communication, B.A., Seoul National University,
of Oxford, United Kingdom South Korea; M.P.D., University of Southern California
Leilani Carol Albano, Journalism, B.A., University of California, Tolganay Baiysbekova, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Al-Farabi
Los Angeles Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan
Nicolas D. Albertoni Gomez, Economics, B.S., Universidad Serena Kaur Bajwa, Global Communication, B.A., University
Catolica del Uruguay, Uruguay; M.A., Georgetown University; College London, United Kingdom
M.A., University of Southern California Mateusz Kacper Balcerek, Global Communication, B.S., City
Kadeja Alexander, American Studies and Ethnicity, B.A., Prescott University, United Kingdom
College; M.A., Prescott College Han Bao, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., East China Normal
Faisal Abdulaziz Alhedeithy, Economics, B.S., Arizona State University
University Felix Bartos, Global Communication, B.A., University of Basel,
Lamia Mushawah A Alhoshan, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Switzerland
King Saud University, Saudi Arabia Milah Lauren Behlmaier, Occupational Therapy, B.A.,
Deena Saleh Alhusseini, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University Pepperdine University
of Jordan Anastasia Belik, Slavic Languages and Literature, B.A., Saint
Lamees Saud Alrowais, Economics, B.B.A., Princess Nourah Petersburg State University, Russia; M.A., Saint Petersburg
Bint Abdulrahman University, Saudi Arabia State University, Russia
Maria Soledad Altrudi, Communication, B.A., Universidad de Eliana Bendetson, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of
Belgrano, Argentina; M.P.D., University of Southern California Southern California
Alexander Alvendia, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., George Czarina Mariel Reglos Biagtan, Occupational Therapy, B.S.,
Washington University Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, Philippines

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Yinzhu Bian, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Wuhan University, Maggie Chen, Occupational Therapy, B.S., National Taiwan
China University
Irene Alisha Bischofberger, Strategic Public Relations, B.S., Mengxi Chen, Economics, B.A., Nanjing Normal University,
University of Denver China
Nelson Antonio Bohorquez, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Xinyuan Chen, East Asian Area Studies, B.A., Shanghai
California State University, Los Angeles International Studies University, China
Shelby Lynn Bolen, Global Communication, B.A., Xu Chen, Strategic Public Relations, B.S., Hefei University of
The New School Technology, China
Jordan Bradley, Specialized Journalism, B.A., University of Hayun Cho, East Asian Languages and Cultures, B.A., Yale
Southern California University
Sophie Jeanette Bress, Specialized Journalism, B.A., Loyola Jenny Chow, Occupational Therapy, B.S., California State
Marymount University University, Los Angeles
Erin Nicole Brown, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Duke Nina Caitlin Christie, Psychology, B.A., University of California,
University Los Angeles
Claire Anne Bryant, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Heeju Chung, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of
Southern California California, Los Angeles
Katie Bui, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Washington Lois Chyun, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Southern
Nikki Arabelle Bundang, Occupational Therapy, B.S., California California
State University, Sacramento Jade Clemons, Economics, B.S., Pepperdine University
Alysia Elizabeth Burbidge, Psychology, B.S., University of Lauren Leah Cohen, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., California
California, Riverside State University, Northridge
Matthew Christian Burr, Economics, B.A., Dartmouth College Sarah Kathleen Coleman, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University
Katherine Ann Butler, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Virginia of California, Los Angeles
Polytechnic Institute and State University Megan Alexis Conner, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of
Jessica Cabral, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Framingham State Southern California
College Erin Patricia Cooney, Literary Editing and Publishing, B.A.,
Erika Camara, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Seattle Pacific University of Southern California
University Ashton Cooper, Art History, B.A., Barnard College
Emily Campi, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Santa Clara University Frances R. Corry, Communication, B.A., Barnard College
Michelle Vanessa Canales, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Yasmin Barbosa Coutinho, Global Communication, B.S.,
University of California, Davis; M.A., Teachers College, University of Exeter, United Kingdom
Columbia University Ceridwyn Marie Creswell, Occupational Therapy, B.A.,
Christopher Michael Cantwell, Physics, B.S., B.S., University of Evergreen State College
Southern California Katherine Crutsinger, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Anderson
Jisu Cao, Economics, B.A., University of Wisconsin – Madison University
Yimei Cao, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., East China Normal Jacqueline Christina Culp, Literary Editing and Publishing, B.A.,
University University of Southern California
Yu Cao, Economics, B.A., Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hali Katherine Curry, Occupational Therapy, B.A., San Diego
China State University
Dan P. Carino, Specialized Journalism, B.S., San Diego State Aurelien Davennes, American Studies and Ethnicity, B.Equiv.,
University Paris Institute of Political Studies, France; M.A., Ecole des
Shamara A. Carney, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., University Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, France
of California, Santa Barbara Kathleen M. Davidson, Occupational Therapy, B.F.A.,
Jarrod Franz Keeno Castillo, Specialized Journalism, B.A., The Juilliard School
California State University, Long Beach Miryam Orah Dayan, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
Kelly H. Chang, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Southern California; M.A., National University Mina Delavar, Occupational Therapy, B.A., California State
Maria Nicola Chavez Courtright, American Studies and University, Northridge
Ethnicity, B.A., Hampshire College Weiran Deng, Economics, B.A., Hong Kong University of
Elaine Y L Che, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Science and Technology; M.S., Hong Kong University of
Southern California Science and Technology
Hongru Chen, Applied Mathematics, B.A., Nanjing University of Zhuoran Deng, Comparative Studies in Literature and Culture,
Finance & Economics, China B.S., University of Virginia

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Jacob William Der, Mathematics, B.A., San Francisco State Jorge Garcia-Figueroa, Occupational Therapy, B.S., California
University State University, Northridge
Glenn Japeth Dia, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Cebu Doctors’ Alexis Andrea Gavilanes, Occupational Therapy, B.A., California
University, Philippines State University, Northridge
Yuan Ding, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Shanghai University, Chloe Gfeller, Linguistics, B.S., Universite Paris Diderot, France
China Adam Zoheb Gill, Comparative Studies in Literature and
Cheyenne Dixon, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Eastern Culture, B.A., University of Glasgow, United Kingdom; M.A.,
Washington University University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Caitlin Joy Dobson, Communication, B.A., Michigan State Brooklyne Jewel Gipson, Communication, B.A., University
University; M.P.D., University of Southern California of California, Los Angeles; M.S., University of Southern
Jessica Doohan, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of California
California, Berkeley Devika Girish, Specialized Journalism, B.A., Brown University
Erin Dos Santos, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Southern Adventist Madison Elizabeth Glaser, Strategic Public Relations, B.A.,
University University of San Francisco
Kyndall Lee Echols, Strategic Public Relations, B.S., Kent State Andrew Godinez, Occupational Therapy, B.S., California State
University University, Long Beach
Rachel Eckerling, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Amanda Gonzalez, Literary Editing and Publishing
Southern California Jayson Frank Grassi, Applied Mathematics, B.S., Michigan State
Schyler Ector, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Saint Louis University
University Kaelyn Elizabeth Green, Occupational Therapy, B.S., California
Lindsey Edgell, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of State University, Fullerton
California, San Diego Mia Hairston, Specialized Journalism, B.S., University of
Sarah Ibrahim Eissa, Occupational Therapy, B.S., King Saud Mississippi; B.A., University of Memphis
University, Saudi Arabia Patrick Thomas Harding, Occupational Therapy, B.S.,
Karlynne-Aila Cruz Ejercito, American Studies and Ethnicity, Huntington University; M.M., Northern Illinois University
B.A., Reed College Yushuang He, Global Communication, B.A., Beijing Normal
Briana Lyn Ellerbe, Communication, B.A., University of University, China
Pennsylvania; M.Ed., Harvard University Darya Heidary, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of
Caitlin Genevieve Erickson, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Alabama Birmingham
Chapman University Brooke Leanne Helstrom, Environmental Studies
Jasmine Ivanna Espy, Specialized Journalism, B.A., Wayne State Kelly Herman, Global Communication, B.A., California State
University Polytechnic University, Pomona
Esthelle Ewusi Boisvert, Psychology, B.A., Concordia University, Angeline Hernandez, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of
Canada Southern California
Xiaoyang Fan, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., University of Brianna May Hom, Occupational Therapy, B.A., California State
Miami Polytechnic University, Pomona
Yiyang Fang, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Southern Joo-Wha Hong, Communication, B.L.A., University of Illinois at
California Urbana-Champaign
Yue Fang, Economics, B.A., Peking University, China Katherine Anne Houk, Literary Editing and Publishing
Jie Feng, Economics, B.A., Northwest University of Political Miles Edward Hubble, Communication, B.A., University of
Science and Law, China Chicago
Lena Foellmer, Literary Editing and Publishing, B.A., University David Matthew Hullinger, English, B.B.A., Loyola University
of Southern California Chicago
Savanna Jaye Forry, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Hannah Hunter, Global Communication, B.A., Michigan State
California, San Diego University
Alyssa Freyder, Specialized Journalism, B.A., California State Amanda Nicole Husted, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University
University, Fullerton of California, Los Angeles
Aino Elina Frilander, Specialized Journalism, B.Equiv., Aalto Ashley Hvidt, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Hardin-Simmons
University, Finland University
Alejandro Garay Celeita, Comparative Studies in Literature and Kathryn Hylton, Occupational Therapy, B.A., George Fox
Culture, B.S., Pontifical University Javeriana, Colombia University
Cecilia Garcia Cervantes, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Chapman Samantha Ikehara, American Studies and Ethnicity, B.A.,
University University of Hawaii at Manoa

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Master of Arts (continued)

Kaho Ishizuki, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Steffie Sofia Kim, Communication, B.A., Seoul National
California, San Diego University, South Korea; M.A., Seoul National University,
Mehdi Jafarnia Jahromi, Applied Mathematics, B.S., Sharif South Korea
University of Technology, Iran Ty Kim, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Westmont College
Esther Hye-Rhee Jahng, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University Yonni Kim, Slavic Languages and Literature, B.A., Seoul
of Southern California National University, South Korea; M.A., Seoul National
Edith Jauregui, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of University, South Korea
California, Riverside Symaan Amina Kinsey, Strategic Public Relations, B.A.,
Siyi Ji, Global Communication, B.S., Wuhan University, China Hampton University
Linle Jiang, Psychology, B.S., Southern Medical University, Kristina Kioskerides, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Hunter
China; M.S., M.S., Arizona State University College
Nikole Johnston, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Purdue Gulnaz Kiper, Psychology, B.A., University of California,
University Los Angeles
Natalie Eliane Jonckheere, Communication, B.A., University of Clara Sol Krause, Global Communication, B.A., Freie Universitat
Southern California; M.A., New York University Berlin, Germany
Daniel T. Jones, Strategic Public Relations, B.S./B.B.A., Debbie Kuang, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
University of Missouri, Columbia California, Los Angeles
Tristan Lee Jordan-Huffman, Environmental Studies Kaley Hiroko Kubokawa, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University
Jordan Marcel Joyner, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
of California, Berkeley Evan Brown Kuchel, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Colorado Mesa
Eye Eoun Jung, Economics, B.B.A./B.S., Soongsil University, University
South Korea Eunjee Kwon, Economics, B.A., Sogang University, South Korea
Veerali Nitin Juthani, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Anne Frances LaGatta, Art History, B.A., New York University
Southern California Anna Sun Lai, Global Communication, B.A., University of
Peter Kagey, Mathematics, B.S., Oregon State University California, Los Angeles
Hannah Kahn, Specialized Journalism, B.A., Northwestern Jee Eun Kim Lai, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
University California, Irvine
Naurezah Shannon Kaiser, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Marina Lamberti, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Pennsylvania
California State University, Long Beach State University
Milad Kassaie, Psychology, B.Engr., Islamic Azad University, Iran Theodore Patrick Lance, English, B.A., University of Illinois at
Jene Kemp, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., California State Chicago
University, Los Angeles Adrienne J. Lawrence, Specialized Journalism, B.S., California
Rachel Ogawa Kent, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of State University, Sacramento; M.A., CUNY John Jay College
Oregon of Criminal Justice
Clarissa Aviva Kerner, Specialized Journalism, B.A., Reed College Maidi Anele Rubinos Lazol, Occupational Therapy, B.S.,
Gregory Khach, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Woodbury Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
University Patricia Minh-Thao Le, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University
Mimosa Khatun, Economics, B.Equiv., Jadavpur University, India of California, Santa Barbara
Angela Kim, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Southern Elissa Senyi Lee, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
California California, Berkeley
Caroline H. Kim, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Linda Lee, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of California,
Southern California Berkeley
Daehyun Kim, Economics, B.S., Seoul National University, Jiayue Li, Global Communication, B.A., Communication
South Korea University of China
Do Own Kim, Communication, B.A., Korea University, Rongpeng Li, Physics, B.S., South University of Science and
South Korea Technology of China
Hanna Kim, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Kangwon National Sijie Li, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., City University of
University, South Korea Hong Kong
Hyun Jeong Kim, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Vivien Li, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., University of
California, Riverside Redlands
Kaitlyn Sun Kim, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Yiqi Li, Communication, B.A., Shanghai International Studies
California, Santa Barbara University, China; M.S., Northwestern University
Min Jung Kim, Global Communication, B.A., Ewha Womans Zijian Li, Specialized Journalism, B.A., Communication
University, South Korea University of China; B.A., University of Missouri, Columbia

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Ziqi Li, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., University of California, Jacqueline Nicole Martin, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University
Irvine of Southern California
Shufan Liang, Economics, B.A., University of Oregon Alyssa Lehua Martinez, Occupational Therapy, B.A., California
Xinlu Liang, Specialized Journalism, B.A., Sun Yat-sen State University, San Marcos
University, China Christina Angela Martinez, Occupational Therapy, B.A.,
Seh-Kai Liao, Applied Mathematics, B.A., University of California State University, Fullerton
Southern California Melissa Martinez, Occupational Therapy, B.A., California State
Melissa Yi Wen Lim, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Universiti University, Channel Islands
Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Chandanbala Maru, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Maharashtra
Hung-Yi Lin, Occupational Therapy, B.S., National Cheng Kung University of Health Sciences, India
University, Taiwan Asaf Siegi Mazar, Psychology, B.A., Ben Gurion University of the
Yi-Fan Lin, Occupational Therapy, B.S., National Cheng Kung Negev, Israel
University, Taiwan Madison Anne McCann, Occupational Therapy, B.A.,
Annalou Catajoy Lingat, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University Northwestern University
of California, Los Angeles Cynthia Danielle McCullough, Occupational Therapy, B.A.,
Rachel K. Lipari, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of University of Northern Iowa; M.F.A., Ohio University
Southern California Erin Elaine McDonald, Occupational Therapy, B.A., St. Olaf
Katherine Lippert, Specialized Journalism, B.A., California College
Lutheran University Mia McGovern, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
Jodi Megan Lipschitz, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of San Diego
Wisconsin – Madison Nathan Kilian Micatka, Politics and International Relations, B.A.,
Steve Literati IV, East Asian Area Studies, B.A., American University of Iowa
University Joan Aisha Michelle Miller, Communication, B.A., Kalamazoo
Calvin Liu, Communication, B.S., University of California, College; M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design; M.A.,
Irvine; M.S., University of California, Irvine New York University
Jiaqi Liu, Mathematics, B.S., Dalian Polytechnic University, China Katie Anne Miller, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Otterbein
Jessie Louie, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of University
California, Irvine Zosha Millman, Specialized Journalism, B.A., University of
Derek Vincent Lu, American Studies and Ethnicity, B.A., Washington
University of California, San Diego; M.A., University of Shushanik Gragatovna Minasian, Specialized Journalism, B.A.,
California, Los Angeles Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia
Shiyang Lu, Psychology, B.A., University of California, Kellie Chiemi Miyashima, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University
Los Angeles of Nevada, Las Vegas
David Zachary Lucero, American Studies and Ethnicity, B.A., Chuheng Mo, Economics, B.Engr., University College London,
University of Arizona United Kingdom
Yan Yi Lui, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Simone Zubin Mody, Global Communication
Hong Kong Rorisang Mohakabe, Global Communication, B.A., Swansea
Julie Lutz, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Emory University University, United Kingdom
Cindy Ly, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of California, Matthew Thomas Montroy, Environmental Studies, B.S.,
Irvine University of Southern California
Shona O. Maher, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Tiffany Ashley Moore, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
Puget Sound California, Los Angeles
Manuelita Maldonado, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Pontifical Alisha Kimiko Morales, Global Communication, B.A., Simmons
University Javeriana, Colombia University
Nisha Rajan Malhotra, Literary Editing and Publishing, B.A., David Morales, Music, B.M., California State University,
University of Southern California Long Beach
Julia Marins De Mello Vidal, Global Communication, B.A., Emily Rose Morton, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
King’s College London, United Kingdom Southern California
Margaret Markley, Occupational Therapy, B.A., San Francisco Katelyn Ann Muldoon, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Purdue
State University University
Narcis Alexyss Marshall, Psychology, B.A., University of Isaiah Murtaugh, Specialized Journalism, B.A., University of
California, Los Angeles California, Los Angeles
Isabella Marten, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., University of Alexandra Anne Musselman, Strategic Public Relations, B.A.,
California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles

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Master of Arts (continued)

Hannah Hyun Jeong Na, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University Melissa Ferrer Pena, Occupational Therapy, B.S., California State
of California, Berkeley University, Long Beach
Anika Stephany Narayanan, Literary Editing and Publishing Macy Luloquisen Peralta, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Pontifical
Vita Elena Naujokaitis, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of and Royal University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
California, San Diego Basak Percin, Chemistry, B.S., Bogazici University, Turkey
Michelle Ngo, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Brown University Jenna Perlmutter, Strategic Public Relations, B.S., University of
Nikki Tang Nguyen, Occupational Therapy, B.A., California State Oregon
University, Los Angeles Gwenn Petrillo, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of
Yen-Ting Ni, Occupational Therapy, B.S., I-Shou University, Pittsburgh
Taiwan Kevin Phan, Occupational Therapy, B.A., California State
Tsam Ning, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Southern University, Long Beach
California Elizabeth McCleery Phelps, Occupational Therapy, B.A.,
Caitlin O’Donnell, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Chapman Tufts University
University Kiana Nicole Phillips, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
Jihun Oak, Economics, B.B.A./B.A., Seoul National University, Southern California
South Korea; M.S., University of Chicago Sheena Pierre, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Queens College
Ani Oganesyan, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Nilima Pisharody, Economics, B.S., Nirma University of Science
California, Davis and Technology, India
Lauren Ashley Otero, Occupational Therapy, B.A., California Susana Plascencia, Specialized Journalism, B.A., University of
State University, Northridge Southern California
Baochan Ou, Global Communication, B.A., London School of Kathryn Paige Poindexter, Art History, B.A., University of
Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom California, Irvine
Mika Ley Cyrus Pacifico, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Cebu Urvashi Prakash, Global Communication
Doctors’ University, Philippines Madison Ann Pritchyk, Strategic Public Relations, B.A.,
Daniel Alejandro Padilla Vega, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Marymount Manhattan College
California State University, Northridge Ellyn Bethany Pueschel, Psychology, B.A., San Diego State
Marissa Catherine Palanza, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University
University of California, Los Angeles Tyler Spence Quick, Communication, B.A., University of
Ludovico Paleari, Global Communication, B.A., Universita Colorado Boulder; M.A., University of Chicago
Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy Danjoseph Keeny Bontog Quijada, Mathematics, B.S.,
Hasmin Baisa Palo, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Pontifical and Washington and Lee University
Royal University of Santo Tomas, Philippines Kimberly Charlene Quitzon, Specialized Journalism, B.A.,
Yen Wen Pan, Occupational Therapy, B.S., National Cheng Kung Mount Saint Mary’s University
University, Taiwan Karen Hasegawa Radomski, Occupational Therapy, B.A.,
Dhanushree Pandya, Strategic Public Relations University of California, Berkeley
Cathy Park, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., University of Sonia Ramirez-Munoz, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Angelo
California, San Diego State University, Texas
Minwoo Park, Economics, B.Engr., Korea University, Elijah Cassidy Ramos, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Velez College,
South Korea Philippines
Na Eon Park, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Pomona College Reuben Jay Barrion Raynes, Occupational Therapy, B.S.,
Elliot Patrick, Environmental Studies Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
Alyssa Patrice Patterson, Global Communication, B.A., Yale Jonathan Alan Reed, Specialized Journalism, B.A., University of
University California, Santa Barbara
AnnMarie Augusta Patterson, Classics, B.A., University of Keith T. Reed, Specialized Journalism, B.A., University of Iowa
California, Santa Barbara Rebecca K. Ressler, Specialized Journalism, B.A., Brown
Hunter Cole Patterson, Specialized Journalism, B.F.A., Loyola University
Marymount University Ian Alexander Rigby, Linguistics, B.A., University of California,
Brandy Mikayla Patton, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Los Angeles
University of California, Merced Gaia Rigodanza, Economics, B.S., Universita degli Studi di
Rylie Austyn Peccia, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Montana State Bergamo, Italy
University Rachaya Amy Ritprasert, Occupational Therapy, B.S., California
Kursat Kutalmis Pekgoz, English, B.S., Bilkent University, Turkey; State University, Fullerton
M.A., Bogazici University, Turkey Carly Roberts, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Florida

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Danielle Chidinma Robertson, Global Communication, B.A., Claire Sisun, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., University of
University of Southern California Denver
Andrew Rosales, Occupational Therapy, B.A., SUNY Amy Joslyn Smith, Occupational Therapy, B.S., California
Binghamton Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Benjamin Robert Rose, Environmental Studies Caitlin Laura Smith, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Vanguard
Alexie Rubin, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Barnard College University
Maralbek Sagynganov, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Aktobe Creig Smith, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Pennsylvania State
Regional State University, Kazakhstan University
Alexander Andre Sahakian, Applied Mathematics, B.S., Lauren Smith, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Ryerson University,
University of Southern California; M.A., University of Canada
Southern California Whitney Madison Smith, Strategic Public Relations, B.A.,
Trevor San Antonio, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Southern Methodist University
Florida Anna Mariella Iglesias Solomon, Occupational Therapy, B.S.,
Jalyssa Sanchez, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., University of Michigan State University
California, Riverside Aliya Sovani, Specialized Journalism, B.A., University of Ottawa,
Joseph Carl Saraceno, Politics and International Relations, B.A., Canada
University of California, Los Angeles Lauren Alexandra Sowa, Communication, B.F.A., New York
Prutha Sham Satpute, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Maharashtra University; M.C.M., University of Southern California
University of Health Sciences, India Kevin Tyler Stearns, Economics, B.S., SUNY Oneonta
Rachel Jenny Schey, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Michigan State Isabel Claire Steiner, Global Communication, B.A.,
University Northwestern University
Emma Jane Schiewe, Occupational Therapy, B.S., B.A., Anwar J. Stetson, Specialized Journalism, B.A., University of
University of Southern California California, Merced
Noelle Beatrice Schorn, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Erica Luisa Steuer, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Azusa Pacific
Southern California University
Joseph Michael Schott, Occupational Therapy, B.S., California Kristen Marie Steves, Communication, B.S., Cornell University
State University, Fullerton Frederik Strabo, Economics, B.A., University of Wisconsin –
Amy Nicole Segura, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Madison
San Francisco Nolan Mathew Killip Sucdad, Occupational Therapy, B.A.,
Joseph Semkiu, Art History, B.A., Northwestern University; Rutgers University – New Brunswick
M.A., Tufts University Christie Sue, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
Lisa Semro, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Macalester College Washington
Joyce Seo, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Southern Derrick Nathaniel Sumampong, Occupational Therapy, B.A.,
California University of California, Berkeley
Hiteshi Sharma, Applied Mathematics, B.S., LNM Institute Jingyi Sun, Communication, B.A., Beijing Foreign Studies
of Information Technology, India; M.S., Indian Institute of University, China; M.A., University of Oxford, United
Technology – Bombay/Powai, India Kingdom
Hamidreza Shaye, Chemistry, B.S., Sharif University of Rachel Lorraine Swimmer, Specialized Journalism, B.A.,
Technology, Iran University of California, Los Angeles
Nicholas Gary Higdon Sheckells, Strategic Public Relations, Rachel Symons, Specialized Journalism, B.S., California State
B.A., York College of Pennsylvania University, Sacramento
Shaocheng Shen, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., California Thu Ta, Classics, B.A., Princeton University
State University, Northridge Shabnam Tabesh, Global Communication, B.A., University of
Nensi Sheqi, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Webster California, Los Angeles
University Richard Brandon Tamayo, Specialized Journalism, B.A.,
Cheng Shi, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Shandong California State University, Long Beach
University, China Yixin Tan, Medical Gerontology, B.S., Northeastern University
Yao Shi, Economics, B.S., Nanjing University, China Jingze Tang, East Asian Area Studies, B.A., University of
Jaewon Shin, East Asian Area Studies, B.A., Seoul National Minnesota, Twin Cities
University, South Korea Yu Tang, Occupational Therapy, B.A., New York University
Isabel Jean Sible, Psychology, B.A., University of California, Lindsey Robyn Taylor, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of
Berkeley Southern California
Caroline Kate Simpson, Global Communication, B.A., King’s Marilyn Thompson, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
College London, United Kingdom Southern California

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Master of Arts (continued)

Christopher Tju, Occupational Therapy, B.A., California State Li Shan Wee, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Southern
University, Fullerton California
Luis Miguel Toquero Perez, Linguistics, B.A., Universidad de Meghan Wentzel, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Bucknell
Valladolid, Spain University
Justin Tran, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Loyola Marymount Brittany Lauren Wigintton, Specialized Journalism
University Abigayle R. Wilkins, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., University
Morgan Troiano, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Springfield College of California, Berkeley
Angelica Marie Tuason, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University John Savage Williams, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of
of California, Irvine Puget Sound
Tiffany Tung, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Southern Haosen Wu, Mathematics, B.S., University of Southern
California California
Ameihia Sierra Bigornia Turingan, Strategic Public Relations, Weining Xin, Economics, B.S., The Chinese University of
B.A., University of California, Irvine Hong Kong
Kevin Michael Uhrik, Occupational Therapy, B.S., San Diego Fangzhou Xiong, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Pennsylvania
State University State University
Juan Fernando Valdes, Mathematics, B.A., Universidad del Valle Raojia Xu, Global Communication, B.S., University of Illinois at
de Guatemala Urbana-Champaign
Felipe Valenzuela, Global Communication, B.A., Pontificia Shaoshuang Yang, Economics, B.A., Peking University, China
Universidad Catolica de Chile Amy Yeh, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of California,
Daniela Rico Valle, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of Los Angeles
California, Los Angeles Nicholas Sahak Yekikian, Specialized Journalism, B.A., University
Dora Vanette, Art History, B.A., University of Zagreb, Croatia; of California, Los Angeles
M.A., The New School; M.A., University of Zagreb, Croatia Jeong Sang Yoo, Economics, B.S., M.S., University of Southern
Juliana Vasconcelos E Mello Dias, Global Communication, B.S., California
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany Nicole Sungeun Yoon, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University of
Michelle Dayai Vasquez Ruiz, American Studies and Ethnicity, California, Los Angeles
B.A., University of California, Irvine Catherine Margaret Young, Specialized Journalism, B.A., Boston
Michael Jonathan Vayntrub, Occupational Therapy, B.A., University; M.A., University of Leicester, United Kingdom
University of Southern California Meng-Tzu Yu, Economics, B.A., University of Oregon
Joanna Marie Velez, Literary Editing and Publishing, B.A., Tianying Yu, Global Communication, B.A., City University of
University of Southern California Hong Kong
Rosa Sara Vessal, Occupational Therapy, B.B.A., University of Janis Yue, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Southern
San Diego California
Martin Villares, Comparative Studies in Literature and Culture, Sabika Zaidi, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Jamia Hamdard, India;
B.A./B.A., Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain M.S., Coventry University, United Kingdom
Ying Shi Vuong, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Anushka Mehul Zaveri, Strategic Public Relations
Southern California Belle Zhang, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., Northwestern
Jose Rafael Doroy Wagas, Occupational Therapy, B.S., Velez University
College, Philippines Lin Zhang, Psychology, B.A., Indiana University, Bloomington
Nina Wakayama, Occupational Therapy, B.S., University of Yanchen Zhang, East Asian Area Studies, B.A., Kent State
California, Los Angeles University
Hui Wang, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Capital University of Yankun Zhang, Global Communication, B.S., University College
Physical Education and Sports, China London, United Kingdom
Shichen Wang, Economics, B.A., University of California, Yunyi Zhang, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., New York
Berkeley University
Yifei Wang, Global Communication, B.A., Sun Yat-sen Yuzhu Zhang, Applied Mathematics, B.S., University of Hawaii
University, China at Manoa
Yunwen Wang, Communication, B.S., University of Macau; M.S., Zixiao Zhang, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., University of
Purdue University Texas at Austin
Melissa Neisha Ward, Occupational Therapy, B.A., B.S., Ruonan Zhao, Strategic Public Relations, B.B.A., Sun Yat-sen
University of Southern California University, China
Jackson Moses Watts, Occupational Therapy, B.A., Pomona George Jiacheng Kaiyu Zheng, Strategic Public Relations, B.S.,
College Norwich University

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Kathy Zheng, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., University of Yiduo Zhou, Global Communication, B.A., University of
California, Riverside Washington
Weizhen Zhou, Strategic Public Relations, B.A., China Sulafa S. Zidani, Communication, B.A., Hebrew University of
Agricultural University Jerusalem, Israel

Master of Science
Lindsay Lynette Aazami, Geographic Information Science and Vincent Edward Campbell, Applied Behavior Analysis, B.A.,
Technology, B.A., California State University, Northridge University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
Diana Alonso, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of California, Lea Y Mai Cao, Applied Psychology, B.A., California State
Santa Barbara University, Long Beach
Jassem Alsharah, Craniofacial Biology, B.S., University of Xiaofei Cao, Mathematical Finance, B.S., American University
Liverpool, United Kingdom Hunter R. Carlin-Ledrich, Applied Psychology, B.A., Florida
Evelyn Alvarez, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of Gulf Coast University
California, Santa Cruz Edward Michael Catich, Neuroscience, B.S., Saint Louis
Adam Ross Rivera Araza, Geographic Information Science and University
Technology, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Diego Cervantes, Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, B.S.,
Julian Levart Aronowitz, Statistics, B.A., Hamilton College; University of Southern California
M.A., University of Southern California Jiayao Chen, Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology, B.A.,
Lernik Asserian, Statistics, B.S., University of California, University of California, Irvine
Los Angeles; M.A., University of Southern California Jingyang Chen, Biostatistics, B.S., University of California, Davis
Nofar Avihen Schahaf, Molecular Microbiology and Keyi Chen, Mathematical Finance, B.A., Central University of
Immunology, B.S., Tel Aviv University, Israel Finance and Economics, China
Divya Balakrishnan, Applied Psychology, B.B.A., Southern Stephen Chen, Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology, B.S.,
Methodist University University of California, Los Angeles
Michala Gabrielle Barnes, Applied Psychology, B.A., North Wenli Chen, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S.,
Carolina Central University University of Southern California
Erin Rachel Barr, Geographic Information Science and Xuanyan Chen, Spatial Data Science, B.Engr., China University
Technology, B.A., University of Southern California of Geosciences – Wuhan
Emily Carol Bartee, Geographic Information Science and Yitong Chen, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.A.,
Technology, B.S., Eastern Kentucky University; Grad.Cert., Peking University, China
University of Southern California Zhihui Chen, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, B.S.,
Shanna Nicole Barton, Applied Psychology, B.S., Washington Lafayette College
State University Zhuo Chen, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Beijing University of
Catherine P. Bautista, Applied Psychology, B.A., Mount Chemical Technology, China
Saint Mary’s University Zihang Chen, Biostatistics, B.A., University of California, Davis
Jay Beaulieu, Applied Psychology, B.A., Boston College Jiaqi Cheng, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, B.Engr.,
Shruti Vijay Bendre, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Northeastern University, China
B.Equiv., University of Mumbai, India Brandon Phillip Childers, Applied Psychology, B.A., California
Rusha Bhandari, Clinical, Biomedical and Translational State University, Los Angeles
Investigations, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; Mackenzie Childs, Applied Psychology, B.S., University of
M.D., Saint Louis University North Texas
Ariana Biedebach, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of Andrew Thomas Christiansen, Applied Psychology
California, Santa Barbara Andreea Madalina Cocos, Applied Psychology, B.A., SUNY
James S. Bisbas, Craniofacial Biology, B.S., University of Buffalo; M.A., SUNY Buffalo
California, San Diego Dean Mason Coffey, Clinical, Biomedical and Translational
Emily Marie Buchanan, Applied Psychology, B.S., Fairmont State Investigations, M.A., George Fox University; Psy.D.,
University George Fox University
Julia Christine Bush, Applied Psychology, B.S., Central Michigan Sally Cohen-Cutler, Clinical, Biomedical and Translational
University Investigations, B.A., Columbia University
Regina Mary Butala, Geographic Information Science and Anthony Richard Colombo, Biostatistics, B.S., University of
Technology, B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara Southern California
Ryan Cameron, Geographic Information Science and Jillian Combs, Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence, B.S.,
Technology, B.A., California State University, Long Beach United States Air Force Academy

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Master of Science (continued)

Megan Alexis Copeland, Applied Psychology, B.A., Loyola William Farhat, Geographic Information Science and
Marymount University Technology, B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Angelica Noel Coppola, Applied Behavior Analysis, B.A., Fariba Farrokhi, Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine
St. John’s University Pengbin Feng, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Chinese Academy of
Cara Corsetti, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of California, Sciences, China; B.S., Xi’an Jiaotong University, China; M.S.,
Santa Barbara; M.S., University of California, Santa Barbara Chinese Academy of Sciences, China; M.S., M.S., University
Brandon Matthew Cortez, Applied Psychology, B.A., California of Southern California
State University, Fullerton Francesca Ferri, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, B.S.,
Sydney Crowley, Applied Psychology, B.A., Weber State Tulane University
University Laura Beth Fisher, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of
Ellen Jessica Cruz, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of South Carolina
San Francisco Cara Alexandra Fishman, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of
Amanda Cuesta, Geographic Information Science and California, Davis
Technology, B.S., Tulane University Tia Flippin, Geographic Information Science and Technology,
Emily Cuilty, Applied Psychology, B.B.A., California State B.S., Fort Lewis College
University, Channel Islands Sofia Fojo, Experimental and Molecular Pathology, B.A.,
Xiaofu Dai, Biostatistics, B.S., Nankai University, China University of Southern California
Lana Naser Dalbah, Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine, B.S., Betsy Katherine Franco, Applied Psychology, B.A., California
University of Jordan; Grad.Cert., University of Southern State University, Fullerton
California Cameron Freelove, Craniofacial Biology, B.S., University of
Vivian Dang, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of California, California, San Diego
Davis Linhui Fu, Spatial Data Science, B.S., Wuhan University, China
Priyal Dave, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., SVKM’s Narsee Trevor Fultz, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S.,
Monjee Institute of Management Studies, India Southern Methodist University
Renelle Davis, Applied Psychology, B.A., California State Irini Galo, Applied Psychology, B.A., Hunter College
University, Los Angeles Jie Gao, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.A., University
Chinara Adia DeGross, Applied Psychology, B.A., Towson of California, Irvine
University; M.S., Towson University Mengying Ge, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.B.A.,
Zhiyang Deng, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Nanchang Berkeley College
University, China Rita Ghougasian, Applied Psychology, B.A., California State
Yuan Di, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S., University University, Northridge
of Southern California Taylor Monai Giersbach, Applied Psychology, B.A., California
Hongsu Diao, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.A., State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Indiana University, Bloomington Chrisanda Grandell, Applied Psychology, B.A./B.S., University of
Ethan Dias, Applied Psychology, B.A., Saint Joseph’s University Arizona
Jiacheng Ding, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.Engr., Sichuan Hannah Singh Green, Applied Psychology, B.S., University of
University, China Maryland University College
Lichen Du, Biostatistics, B.S., Capital Medical University, Melvin A. Greenspan, Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine
China Dennis William Grube, Applied Psychology, B.A., Florida Gulf
Xinping Duan, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., SUNY Stony Coast University
Brook Jiahui Gu, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.A.,
Jacob Morgan Dunton, Applied Psychology, B.S., John Carroll University of Arizona
University Zoey M. Gutierrez, Craniofacial Biology, B.S., Florida State
Emily Joy Eggleston, Biology, B.S., Vanguard University University
Andrea Burger Elenbaas, Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine, John Bryce Guyton, Applied Psychology, B.A., Christian
Grad.Cert., University of Southern California Heritage College
Dustin Emmert, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of Sarah Halpern, Geographic Information Science and Technology,
Arkansas – Fort Smith B.A., University of Vermont; Grad.Cert., University of
Alesi Renee Escobedo, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., University Southern California
of Mississippi Alexandra Renee Harpigny, Applied Psychology, B.A., Adams
Yun Fan, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S., Oklahoma State College of Colorado
State University Kevin Hartantio, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S.,
Xinyi Fang, Statistics University of California, Berkeley

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Natalie Hayashibara, Geographic Information Science and Hailey Elizabeth Katz, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of
Technology California, Los Angeles
Jirong He, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S., Shanghai Balpreet Kaur, Applied Psychology, B.S., B.A., The Ohio State
University, China University
Qinying He, Mathematical Finance, B.S., University of Oregon Nicholas Jacob Keim, Applied Economics and Econometrics,
Xuejun He, Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, B.S., B.S., University of Colorado Boulder
Syracuse University Jazmin Elaine Kelly, Applied Psychology, B.A., Austin College
Yinong He, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., University of Heather Jean Kendall, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of
California, San Diego Arizona
Heather Ashley Hegland, Applied Psychology, B.S., University of Anna Ani Kendirian, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of
Oregon Oregon
Lindsay Allison Hennes, Geographic Information Science and Warisa Ketphan, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, B.S.,
Technology, B.S., University of California, Santa Cruz Kasetsart University, Thailand
Robert Augustine Herrera, Molecular Microbiology and Tanya Khazaie, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of
Immunology, B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara California, San Diego
Sneha P. Honnabovi, Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Jong Su Kim, Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence
Jalesa Anais Hood, Applied Psychology, B.S., Old Dominion Kayla Kim, Applied Psychology, B.A., Manhattanville College
University Minji Kim, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of California,
Kirsten Ann Hopgood, Applied Psychology, B.S., University of Santa Cruz
Central Florida Stephanie S. Kim, Biostatistics, B.S., University of Illinois at
Xiaohui Hu, Biostatistics, B.S., Hubei University, China Urbana-Champaign
Yiman Hu, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., Sun Yat-sen Sung Jib Kim, Applied Mathematics, B.S., University of Illinois
University, China at Urbana-Champaign
Yijing Huang, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., Huazhong Thomas Adam Kleinau, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of
University of Science and Technology, China North Florida
Zehua Huang, Mathematical Finance, B.S., University of Steffanie Saffell Kolbus, Geographic Information Science and
California, Irvine Technology, B.S., Florida State University
Indu Ravindranath Hulisandra, Geographic Information Nadia Kulenovic, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of
Science and Technology, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Technological California, Santa Barbara
University, India Kevin M. Kuzia, Applied Psychology, B.A., Fairfield University
Victor Hwang, Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Sze Chit Nelson Lam, Biostatistics, B.A., University of
Elliott Wayne Ingram, Geographic Information Science and California, Berkeley
Technology, B.A., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Jasmine C. Lau, Applied Behavior Analysis, B.A., University of
Grad.Cert., University of Southern California California, Los Angeles
Bryan D. Innis, Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy, B.S., Chelsea Haosin Lee, Biostatistics, B.A., University of Southern
Boston College California
Narcisse Izadi, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of California, Janice Sook Lee, Craniofacial Biology, B.A., University of
Irvine California, Berkeley; D.D.S., University of Southern California
Namaha Jain, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of California, Liling Lee, Geographic Information Science and Technology,
San Diego B.S., University of California, Berkeley; Grad.Cert., University
Shiwei Jia, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.L., Liaoning of Southern California
University, China Soohyun Lee, Applied Psychology, B.A., Pomona College
Xingzhu Jiang, Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology, B.Med., Tiffany Lee, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of California,
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China Riverside
Zhongyi Jiang, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, B.S., Patrick William Lehman, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S.,
Tianjin University, China Philadelphia University
Zechen Jiao, Mathematical Finance, B.S., University of Congxuan Lei, Spatial Economics and Data Analysis, B.S., China
California, Los Angeles University of Geosciences – Beijing
Ruxin Jin, Mathematical Finance, B.A., University of Washington Siqi Lei, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.Engr., Wuhan University,
Herberth Alexander Jovel, Human Security and Geospatial China
Intelligence, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles; Kenneth Wayne Leopold, Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine,
Grad.Cert., University of Southern California D.D.S., University of Southern California
Kyle Lawrence Jung, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Jay Leung, Applied Behavior Analysis, B.A., University of
B.A., Washington University in St. Louis California, Irvine

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Master of Science (continued)

Lauren Elizabeth Levi, Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Shakira Marshall, Geographic Information Science and
Dianlin Li, Mathematical Finance, B.A., Pennsylvania State Technology, B.A., University of North Carolina, Charlotte
University; B.S., Pennsylvania State University Jason Isaiah Martin, Geographic Information Science and
Fan Li, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Shanghai University, China Technology, B.S., California State University, Dominguez Hills
Junyi Li, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S., University Aida Martinez, Experimental and Molecular Pathology, B.S.,
of California, San Diego University of California, Los Angeles
Liang Li, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.A., Peking Kelly Mason, Applied Psychology, B.A., Washington State
University, China University
Lujia Li, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of California, Samira Massachi, Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy, B.A.,
Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles; Pharm.D., University of
Tianying Li, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Qingdao University of Southern California
Science and Technology, China Erin McCuaig, Applied Psychology, B.A., McGill University,
Xin Li, Biostatistics, B.Med., Sichuan University, China Canada
Xinyu Li, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.A., Shanghai Allison Rae McInnis, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of
University of Finance and Economics, China San Diego
Xuefeng Li, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S., Anhui Erin Claire McRee, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of
University, China Washington
Yaocun Li, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., B.S., Huazhong Julie Louise Melendez, Applied Behavior Analysis, B.A.,
University of Science and Technology, China California State University, Northridge
Yuhong Li, Applied Psychology, B.A., Pepperdine University Mariam S. Mena, Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine, B.D.S.,
Yusi Li, Mathematical Finance, B.A., University of International Minia University, Egypt
Business and Economics, China Kevin Michael Mercy, Geographic Information Science and
Yu Liang, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Central South University, Technology
China Danielle Meyers, Applied Psychology, B.S., University of Rhode
Sujeung Lim, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., California State Island
University, Long Beach Benedict Miralia, Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence,
Jinting Liu, Mathematical Finance, B.S., University of California, B.S., The Ohio State University; Grad.Cert., University of
San Diego Southern California
Shulin Liu, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, B.S., Wuhan Julia Moldafsky, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of
University, China Denver
Xu Liu, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S., Shandong Camille Symone Moody, Applied Psychology, B.B.A., Loyola
University of Finance and Economics, China Marymount University
Yulu Liu, Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, B.Engr., Lauren Caitlin Anne Mullarkey-Williams, Geographic
Huaqiao University, China Information Science and Technology, B.S., University of
Joseph John Livoti II, Geographic Information Science and Southern California
Technology, B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Patricia Rose Newman, Geographic Information Science and
Grad.Cert., University of Southern California Technology, B.S., Washington State University
Yu Leo Lu, Statistics, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Yifan Ni, Mathematical Finance, B.A., B.S., University of
Zian Lyu, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Syracuse University Rochester
Hongen Ma, Applied Behavior Analysis, B.S., University of Xiaoteng Niu, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., Yantai University,
California, San Diego China
Mingyan Ma, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.A., Navid Nobaharestan, Craniofacial Biology, B.S., University of
University of California, Irvine California, Los Angeles
Yan Ma, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, B.S., Yangzhou Moises A. Noguera Benavidez, Molecular Microbiology and
University, China Immunology, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Yanni Ma, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., China Pharmaceutical Gabriella Christine Obertelli, Applied Psychology, B.A.,
University University of Arizona
Shrimika Madhavan, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Kristin Ann Ornelas, Applied Psychology, B.A., Loyola
B.S., University of New Hampshire Marymount University
Michal Jane Maropis, Applied Psychology, B.S., University of Jacob Benjamin Page, Applied Economics and Econometrics,
Missouri, Columbia B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Kaitlin Anne Marsh, Craniofacial Biology, B.S., University of Bliss Hyun Jung Paik, Applied Psychology, B.A., Loyola
Southern California; D.D.S., University of Southern California Marymount University

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Master of Science (continued)

Kamleshwar Pareek, Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine, B.D.S., Sarah Rosenthal, Geographic Information Science and
University of Rajasthan, India; Grad.Cert., University of Technology, B.A., Sonoma State University; Grad.Cert.,
Southern California University of Southern California
Joseph Parr, Chemistry, B.S., University of Leeds, United Satenik Rostomyan, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of
Kingdom California, Los Angeles
Jasmine Patel, Clinical, Biomedical and Translational Miranda Saldivar, Applied Psychology, B.L.A., Swarthmore
Investigations, B.S., Brooklyn College College
Keegan Garth Pavlik, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of Larry Christopher Sanders, Geographic Information Science
Wisconsin, Milwaukee and Technology, B.S., Troy University; B.S., Embry-Riddle
John K. Pedersen, Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence, Aeronautical University, Florida; Grad.Cert., University of
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; Grad.Cert., Southern California
University of Southern California Garima Sandhu, Craniofacial Biology, B.D.S., Barkatullah
Meryll Robles Pena, Applied Psychology, B.A., Mount University, India
Saint Mary’s University Paul Alexander Sanon, Geographic Information Science and
Alyssa K. Perkins, Applied Psychology, B.S., California Technology, B.S., University of West Georgia; Grad.Cert.,
Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo University of Southern California
Christopher T. Pham, Craniofacial Biology, B.S., University of Peter Sarvari, Statistics, B.Engr., Imperial College of Science,
California, Irvine Technology and Medicine, United Kingdom
Ngan Le Hong Pham, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., California Daniel Robert Scalese, Applied Psychology, B.S., M.S., University
State University, Dominguez Hills of Southern California
David Andrew Pilgrim, Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Victoria Elvira Scherelis, Geographic Information Science and
Shana Iniba Pili, Applied Psychology, B.S., University of Technology, B.S., Oregon State University
California, Los Angeles Leah Noel Schneider, Applied Psychology, B.A., Pacific Oaks
Carlos Enrique Plascencia, Applied Psychology, B.A., Arizona College
State University Katherine Elizabeth Schwartz, Craniofacial Biology, D.D.S.,
Michael Anthony Ploszek Jr., Applied Psychology, B.A., University of Southern California
University of Notre Dame Lauren Marie Servellon, Applied Behavior Analysis, B.S.,
Carly Jo Pomeroy, Applied Psychology, B.A., California State California State University, Long Beach
University, Channel Islands Rachel Kathleen Eagle Shanks, Geographic Information Science
Chenyu Qiu, Biostatistics, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Technology, B.S., University of Florida; Grad.Cert.,
China University of Southern California
Jingyu Qiu, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S., Nanjing Shutong Shen, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S.,
University of Posts and Telecommunications, China Tianjin University of Finance and Economics, China
Sriram Ramanan, Biostatistics, B.S., Quinnipiac University Zhihang Shen, Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, B.S.,
Aundria Ramirez, Applied Psychology, B.S., Colorado State Harbin Medical University, China
University – Global Campus Katrina Sherbina, Statistics, B.S., Loyola Marymount University
Jacqueline Ramirez, Applied Behavior Analysis, B.A., California Yibo Si, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, B.Med., Fudan
State University, Long Beach University, China
Michelle Ramirez, Geographic Information Science and Steven Rolland Sloan, Geographic Information Science and
Technology, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; Technology, B.S., Western Washington University
Grad.Cert., University of Southern California John Mason Smith, Geographic Information Science and
Joy Reinke, Applied Psychology, B.A., Azusa Pacific University Technology, B.S., University of Texas, Arlington
Sizhen Ren, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.A., Ziyi Song, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.A., Jiangxi
Shandong University of Finance and Economics, China University of Finance and Economics, China
Sana Rizvi, Applied Psychology, B.S., Loyola University Chicago Roberta J. Spencer, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of
Michael V. Robers, Clinical, Biomedical and Translational California, Los Angeles
Investigations, B.S., Arizona State University Samantha Stack, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, B.S.,
Kenny A. Robles Gonzalez, Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine, University of Arizona
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; D.D.S., University Jeff Bauer Steel, Applied Psychology, B.A., Pennsylvania State
of Southern California University
Joseph Warren Rosenbery II, Geographic Information Science Albert Vance Stevens Jr., Applied Psychology, B.S., Arizona State
and Technology, B.A., Humboldt State University; Grad.Cert., University
University of Southern California; M.S., California State Alyssa Stuckey, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of Arizona
University, Sacramento Jiahui Su, Mathematical Finance, B.A., Wuhan University, China

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Master of Science (continued)

Yi Sui, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, B.S., China Xinyi Wang, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, B.S.,
Agricultural University Fudan University, China
Tianyi Sun, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.A., Xuemeng Wang, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S.,
Shandong University of Finance and Economics, China University of California, San Diego
Isabella Maria Camello Tan, Applied Behavior Analysis, B.S., Yida Wang, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Harbin Institute of
University of the Philippines Technology, China
Siqi Tao, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, B.S., Beijing Yiling Wang, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., University of
Normal University, China California, Santa Barbara
Marie Taylor, Geographic Information Science and Technology, Yiyi Wang, Applied Behavior Analysis, B.A., University of
B.S., Western Carolina University California, Irvine
Vyoma Thakker, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, B.S., Yuanhong Wang, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S.,
Mills College The Ohio State University
Chunyu Tian, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.A., Yutong Wang, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., China
University of International Business and Economics, China Pharmaceutical University
McKenna Tippings, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of Zhaohui Wang, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., Shenyang
California, Irvine Pharmaceutical University, China
Emily K. Tong, Applied Psychology, B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Zhenyu Wang, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S.,
Institute and State University China University of Mining and Technology
Huyen Tram Thi Tran, Applied Psychology, B.A., Baylor Zhuolin Wang, Biostatistics, B.S., Jinan University, China
University Julee Wardle, Geographic Information Science and Technology,
Mai Ngoc Thai Tran-Lanza, Applied Psychology, B.A., B.A., University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Grad.Cert.,
University of California, Riverside University of Southern California
Anthony Truyoo, Applied Psychology, B.B.A., University of Martha Watt, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of California,
Colorado Boulder San Diego
Cindy Tsai, Applied Psychology Zhiyang Wei, Mathematical Finance, B.S., University of Toronto,
Aesha Dilipkumar Upadhyay, Biochemistry and Molecular Canada
Medicine, B.S., VIT University, India Beverly Weithman, Biokinesiology, B.S., West Liberty University
Valerie Colleen Urrutia, Geographic Information Science and Sydney Nicole Welch, Applied Psychology, B.S., Clemson
Technology, B.A., University of California, Irvine University
Vishvesha Viddyesh Vaidya, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., Marshall Wilson, Geographic Information Science and
University of Mumbai, India Technology, B.A., Sewanee, The University of the South
Chase Juhl Vanschoonhoven, Geographic Information Science Rebecca Wilson, Geographic Information Science and
and Technology, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Technology, B.S., Lake Superior State University; Grad.Cert.,
Adrianna Giselle Vega, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., University University of Southern California
of California, San Diego Annmarie Elizabeth Wissink, Applied Psychology, B.F.A.,
Anette Paulina Vistoso Monreal, Orofacial Pain and Oral University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Medicine, B.D.S., University of Chile Alice Wan Tung Wong, Applied Psychology, B.A., University of
Han Wang, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, B.S., California, Irvine
Shandong University, China Enoch Tin Wong, Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence,
Jingyi Wang, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., East China B.S., United States Air Force Academy; Grad.Cert., University
University of Science and Technology of Southern California
Luyao Wang, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S., Danping Wu, Spatial Data Science, B.S., Nanjing Normal
Huaqiao University, China University, China
Mo Wang, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.A., China Xiaowei Wu, Biostatistics, B.B.A., Shenzhen University, China
Agricultural University You Wu, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.B.A., Xiamen
Ruoxuan Wang, Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology, B.S., University of Technology
China Agricultural University Yue Wu, Spatial Data Science, B.S., Wuhan University, China
Siyan Wang, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, B.S., Capital Chao Xia, Biostatistics, B.S., M.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong University,
Normal University, China China
Tianqi Wang, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.A., Yao Xiao, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., Kunming Medical
Wuhan University, China University, China
Xinyi Wang, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., China Lingcan Xiong, Spatial Economics and Data Analysis, B.S.,
Pharmaceutical University University of Oregon

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Master of Science (continued)

Gujie Xu, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., Shanghai University of Peng Zhang, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.A.,
Engineering Science, China Northeastern University, China
Rongwei Xu, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S., Puran Zhang, Mathematical Finance, B.S., University of Science
Guangxi University, China and Technology of China
Wei Xu, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.A., University Xinwen Zhang, Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, B.S.,
of California, Irvine The Ohio State University
Xiaoyu Yan, Biostatistics, B.Engr., Beijing Forestry University, Xinyu Zhang, Molecular Epidemiology, B.S., University of
China California, Los Angeles
Jun Yang, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S., Southwest Yifang Zhang, Biostatistics, B.A., B.L., Xiamen University, China
University, China Yingting Zhang, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, B.S.,
Kairan Yang, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, B.S., Nankai University, China
B.S., Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China Luping Zhao, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, B.S.,
Minxiao Yang, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Minzu University of China Qing Zhao, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, B.S., Tianjin
Tingyu Yang, Biostatistics, B.S., Sichuan Agricultural University, University, China
China Yusen Zhao, Statistics, B.S., Hefei University of Technology,
Xiao Yang, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S., Brandeis China
University Bowen Zheng, Applied Mathematics, B.S., Qingdao University,
Yi Yang, Applied Behavior Analysis, B.L., M.Ed., Capital China
Normal University, China Hanke Zheng, Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy, B.A.,
Yuanliang Yang, Biostatistics, B.S., Wuhan University, China China Pharmaceutical University
Jingxin Yao, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, B.S., Ocean Dawei Zhong, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.A.,
University of China South China Agricultural University
Mengsha Yao, Statistics, B.S., M.S., Dalian University of Hongjian Zhou, Applied Mathematics, B.S., Northeast Normal
Technology, China University, China
Yuzhou Yao, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.A., Lulu Zhou, Biostatistics, B.S., Jiangsu University of Science and
Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, China Technology, China
Anita Yau, Biostatistics, B.S., University of California, Davis Yuhan Zhou, Mathematical Finance, B.S., University of Southern
Shiqi Ye, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S., University California
of Science and Technology of China Pengbo Zhu, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Sichuan University,
Jenny Keun-Kyung Yoo, Applied Psychology, B.A., Handong China; M.S., Beijing Normal University, China
University, South Korea Qidi Zhu, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S.,
Yixin Yun, Mathematical Finance, B.S., Tianjin University, China Sun Yat-sen University, China
Benecia M. Zahrani, Geographic Information Science and Ruowei Zhu, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, B.S.,
Technology, B.S., American Military University; Grad.Cert., Shaanxi Normal University, China
University of Southern California Yanwen Zhu, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, B.A.,
Michael Zakharian, Experimental and Molecular Pathology, B.S., Boston University
University of California, Irvine Yongyu Zhu, Applied Mathematics, B.S., University of Southern
Tianxing Zhai, Biostatistics, B.S., Wuhan University, China California
Chen Zhang, Applied Psychology, B.A., The Ohio State Zhongni Zhu, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S.,
University Capital University of Economics and Business, China
Hanyue Zhang, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.A., Alexandra Ellen Zigenfus, Applied Psychology, B.S., University of
Sichuan University, China Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Hongning Zhang, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.F.A., Carl Zika, Applied Psychology, B.S., Loyola Marymount
Tianjin Normal University, China University
Ke Zhang, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S., Mingyan Zou, Mathematical Finance, B.A., Southwestern
East China Normal University University of Finance and Economics, China
Kun Zhang, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.A., Wei Zou, Applied Economics and Econometrics, B.S., Nanjing
University of California, Irvine Agricultural University, China

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Master of Visual Anthropology

Amanda Broder-Hahn, B.A., University of Southern California Kayla Sotomil, B.A., Brandeis University
Marissa M. Dimitrion, B.A., University of Southern California Rebecca Truszkowski, B.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology
Lydia Erickson, B.A., Lewis & Clark College Qihao Wang, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Maleia Mikesell, B.S., University of Central Florida Joshua Zepeda, B.A., University of Southern California

Doctor of Philosophy
Niloufar Abolfathian, Geological Sciences, B.S., Sharif University Therese Anders, Political Science and International Relations,
of Technology, Iran; M.S., Eidgenossische Technische B.A., M.A., Freie Universitat Berlin, Germany; M.A.,
Hoschschule, Switzerland University of Southern California
Dissertation: Spatiotemporal Variations of Stress and Strain Dissertation: Perspectives on the Political Geography of
Parameters in the San Jacinto Fault Zone and South Central Conflict
Transverse Ranges Emily Rose Anderson, Art History, B.A., Tufts University;
Arely Lizeth Acuna Avilez, Urban Education Policy, B.A., Grad.Cert., University of Southern California; M.A., Southern
University of California, Irvine; M.Ed., University of Methodist University; M.A., University of Southern California
California, Los Angeles Dissertation: The Bespoke Book: Experimental Printing in
Dissertation: Undocumented Student Organizations: Early Modern Italy
Navigating the Sociopolitical Context in Higher Education Yuta Ando, Biomedical Engineering, B.A., University of Virginia
Kanika Aggarwal, Economics, B.Equiv., University of Delhi, Chelsea Diane Appleget, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Auburn
India; M.A., University of Delhi, India University; M.S., University of Southern California
Zahaib Akhtar, Computer Science, B.Engr., M.Engr., Lahore Calvin Satiawan Ardi, Computer Science, B.S., University of
University of Management Sciences, Pakistan; M.S., University California, Berkeley
of Southern California Dissertation: Improving Network Security through
Dissertation: Improving Systems for Internet Video Delivery Collaborative Sharing
Komathi Ale-Valencia, Communication, B.A., M.A., Nanyang Katie Erin Ardill, Geological Sciences, B.S., University of
Technological University, Singapore; M.A., University of Durham, United Kingdom
Southern California Dissertation: Spatial and Temporal Evolution of Magmatic
Dissertation: Examining the Role of Internal Communication Systems in Continental Arcs
Practices for the Enhancement of Motivations to Use ICTs in Juan Enrique Arguelles Morales, Biomedical Engineering,
Instruction: A Case Study of Teachers in Peruvian Secondary B.Engr., National Autonomous University of Mexico
Schools Dissertation: Assessing Neural Patterns of Motor Basal
Abdullah Mohammad Abdullah Alfarrarjeh, Computer Science, Ganglia and Motor Thalamus through Chronic Multielectrode
B.S., Jordan University of Science and Technology; M.S., Recordings in Awake Children with Acquired Dystonia
University of Southern California Christopher John Armoskus, Biostatistics, B.A., University of
Dissertation: Enabling Spatial-Visual Search for Geospatial Chicago
Image Databases Julian Levart Aronowitz, Applied Mathematics, B.A., Hamilton
Marquerita Algorri, Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics, College; M.A., University of Southern California
B.A./B.S., Drexel University Dissertation: Finite Sample Bounds in Group Sequential
Dissertation: Antibiotic Immunomodulator in Staphylococcus Analysis via Stein’s Method
aureus Bloodstream Infection Ashrant Aryal, Civil Engineering, B.S., Technion-Israel Institute
Taylor Nicole Allbright, Urban Education Policy, B.A., University of Technology, Israel; M.S., University of Southern California
of California, Berkeley; M.A., Mills College Dissertation: Intelligent Agents for Personalizing Indoor
Dissertation: Implementing District Policies for Racial Equity Environment and Improving Occupant Comfort in Offices
Jasmin Marie Alves, Medical Biology, B.S., Westminster College Hadi Aryan, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., Bu-Ali Sina University,
of Salt Lake City Iran; M.Engr., University of Tehran, Iran
Abdulla Mohammed A Alwabel, Computer Science, B.S., Dissertation: Influence of Alkali-Silica Reactivity Damage on
King Saud University, Saudi Arabia; M.S., University of the Shear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams
Southern California Azar Asadi Shahmirzadi, Biology of Aging, B.S., Tehran
Dissertation: Enabling Symbolic Execution String Comparison University of Medical Sciences, Iran
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James Arthur Askew, Integrative and Evolutionary Biology, B.S., Thomas Joseph Billard, Communication, B.A., George
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom; M.S., University of Washington University; M.A., University of Southern
Exeter, United Kingdom California
Dissertation: Geographic Variation in Orangutan Behavioral Dissertation: Voices for Trans Equality: Communicative
Ecology and the Function of the Long Call in Mediating Activism at the National Center for Transgender Equality
Social and Reproductive Relationships Clayton Scott Bingham, Biomedical Engineering, B.S.,
Snir Attia, Geological Sciences, B.A., University of Colorado Utah State University; M.S., University of Southern California
Boulder Dissertation: Simulating Electrical Stimulation and Recording
Adam Badawy Badawy, Political Science and International in a Multi-Scale Model of the Hippocampus
Relations, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., Caroline Black, Chemistry, B.S., Wake Forest University
George Washington University Dexter Lamar Booth, Literature and Creative Writing, B.F.A.,
Dissertation: Analysis and Prediction of Malicious Users on Virginia Commonwealth University; M.F.A., Arizona State
Online Social Networks: Applications of Machine Learning University
and Network Analysis in Social Science Dissertation: The Flying _______: Trauma, Death, Storytelling
Joel Antunez Bahena, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University and Epigenetic Memory in African Americans
of California, San Diego; M.S., University of Southern Jessica Debra Brier, Art History, B.A., New York University;
California M.A., California College of the Arts; M.A., University of
Sara Elizabeth Bakerman, Cinematic Arts, B.A., New York Southern California
University; M.A., University of Southern California Dissertation: Typophoto and the Reinvention of Photography
Dissertation: Archived Legacies: Aging, Female Stars and in Weimar Germany
Hollywood Nostalgia, 1967-1994 Emily Claire Brown, Classics, B.A., M.A., University of British
Trambak Banerjee, Business Administration, B.Equiv., Indian Columbia, Canada; M.A., University of Southern California
Statistical Institute Niquelle Terae Brown, Epidemiology, B.S., M.S., Georgia
Dissertation: Shrinkage Methods for Big and Complex Data Institute of Technology
Analysis Paul Bruno, Urban Education Policy, B.A./B.S., M.A., University
Rucha Arun Bapat, Craniofacial Biology, B.D.S., of California, Berkeley
Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, India; M.S., University of Dissertation: Loaded Questions: The Measurement, Causes,
Southern California and Consequences of Teacher Salary Schedule Frontloading
Dissertation: Amelogenin-Ameloblastin Protein Interaction Ahmed Khaled Bubshait, Petroleum Engineering, B.S.,
and Function in Dental Enamel Formation King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi
Victor Ramon Barradas Patino, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Arabia; Grad.Cert., M.S., University of Southern California
National Autonomous University of Mexico; M.S., University Dissertation: Fracture Modeling Coupled with Multiphase
of Southern California Flow and Geomechanics in Fractured Formations
Lindsay Elizabeth Bassman, Physics, B.S., University of Chicago Ariel Alejandro Calderon, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Dissertation: Controlling Electronic Properties of Two- University of Chile; M.S., University of Southern California
Dimensional Quantum Materials: Simulation at the Nexus of James David Campbell, Electrical Engineering, B.S.,
the Classical and Quantum Computing Eras Harvey Mudd College; M.S., California State Polytechnic
Amanda Faith Baxter, Chemistry, B.S., McPherson College University, Pomona
Joseph Cline Bebel, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., University of Dissertation: Electromagnetic Scattering Models for Satellite
Southern California Remote Sensing of Soil Moisture Using Reflectometry from
Dissertation: The Complexity of Functions Microwave Signals of Opportunity
Pooyan Behnamghader, Computer Science, B.S., University of Shauna Elisabeth Campbell, Urban Education Policy, B.A.,
Tehran, Iran; M.S., University of Southern California Harvard University; M.S., University of Pennsylvania
Dissertation: Software Quality Understanding by Analysis of Dissertation: Disruptions to the Traditional Textbook
Abundant Data Adoption Cycle
William Anthony Bezouska, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., Jisu Cao, Economics, B.A., University of Wisconsin – Madison
University of Notre Dame; M.S., University of Southern Yu Cao, Economics, B.A., Zhejiang Gongshang University, China
California Lucas Mark Carden, Psychology, B.A., University of Kentucky;
Dhritiman Bhattacharyya, Chemistry, M.S., Indian Institute of M.S., University of Southern California
Technology – Kanpur, India Dissertation: Overcoming Boredom on the Road the Habit
Formation

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Omri M. Ceren, Communication, B.S., B.A., University of Richard H. Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Taiwan
Pittsburgh; M.A., University of Southern California University
Dissertation: A Question of Identity: The Rhetoric and Dissertation: Radar Remote Sensing of Permafrost Landscapes
Argument of Conspiracy Theories and Active Layer Soil Properties
Yaqiong Chai, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Beihang Weiyi Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Beijing Institute
University, China; M.Engr., Chinese Academy of Sciences, of Technology, China; M.S., M.S., University of Southern
China; M.S., University of Southern California California
Feng-Ju Chang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Cheng Dissertation: Functional Real-time MRI of the Upper Airway
Kung University, Taiwan; M.S., National Taiwan University Xianhui Chen, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., Peking University,
Dissertation: Landmark-free 3D Face Modeling for Facial China; Grad.Cert., University of Southern California
Analysis and Synthesis Dissertation: Engineered Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR)
Longlong Chang, Aerospace Engineering, B.Engr., M.Engr., Modified Immune Cells for Enhanced Solid Tumor Treatment
Beihang University, China; M.S., University of Southern Ying Chen, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Beihang University,
California China; M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Dynamic Modeling and Simulation of Flapping- Dissertation: Synthesis and Analysis of High Performance
Wing Micro Air Vehicles Controllers for High-Speed Aerobatic Flight
Rui Chao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tsinghua University, Yueru Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Science
China and Technology of China; M.A., University of Southern
Dissertation: Flag the Faults for Efficient Quantum California
Computation Dissertation: Object Classification Based on Neural-Network-
Chien-Lun Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Inspired Image Transforms
Tsing Hua University, Taiwan; M.S., National Taiwan Bingran Cheng, Biology, B.S., Xiamen University, China
University Christine Cheng, Chemical Engineering, B.S., California
Dissertation: Security and Privacy in Information Processing Institute of Technology; M.S., University of Southern
Fenxiao Chen, Computer Engineering, B.S., Harvey Mudd California
College; M.S., M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: Scale-up of Vapor-Phase Deposition of Polymers:
Dissertation: Graph Learning with Machine Learning Towards Large Scale Processing
Techniques Huimei Cheng, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Nanjing
Jiachuan Chen, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., University of Information Science and Technology, China;
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.S., University M.S., University of Southern California
of Southern California Dissertation: Automatic Conversion from Flip-Flop to
Dissertation: The Warehouse Traveling Salesman Problem and 3-Phase Latch-Based Designs
Its Application Jonathan Andrew Cheung, Neuroscience, B.S., University of
Jihan Chen, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin University, California, San Diego
China; M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: The Behavioral and Neural Bases of Tactile
Dissertation: Optoelectronic, Thermoelectric, and Object Localization
Photocatalytic Properties of Low Dimensional Materials Winston Edward Chi, Urban Education Policy, B.S., Stanford
Jingyu Chen, Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, B.Engr., University; M.A., University of California, Irvine
China Agricultural University; M.S., University of Southern Dissertation: Policy and Program Evaluations in K-12 and
California Higher Education
Dissertation: Periportal Hepatocytes Expressing SOX9 Nathan Cho, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of
Contribute to Liver Cancer Development Following Injury California, Los Angeles; M.S., University of Southern
Li-Ping Chen, Comparative Studies in Literature and Culture, California
B.A., M.A., National Taiwan Normal University Sang Kyu Cho, Health Economics, M.P.H., Columbia
Dissertation: (Alter)native Soil: Cultural Identity and National University; Pharm.D., St. John’s University
Consciousness in Transnational Taiwan Literature Hyungwoo Choi, Chemical Engineering, B.S., M.S., Hanyang
Meida Chen, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of Toledo; University, South Korea
M.C.M., M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: Non-Linear Optical Phenomena in Silica Hybrid
Dissertation: Semantic Modeling of Outdoor Scenes for the Toroidal Microcavities
Creation of Virtual Environments and Simulations Xiaolin Chou, Neuroscience, B.S., Fudan University, China
Mo Chen, Engineering, B.S., M.S., Peking University, China Dissertation: Neural Circuits Underlying Modulation and
Dissertation: Investigating the Role of Climate in Affecting Impact of Defensive Behaviors
Residential Electricity Consumption through High
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Saket Kumar Choudhary, Computational Biology and Maria Soledad De Gregorio Aninat, Public Policy and
Bioinformatics, B.Tech., M.Tech., Indian Institute of Management, M.P.P., University of California, Los Angeles
Technology – Bombay/Powai, India; M.S., M.S., University of Dissertation: Policies and Tools to Improve Student Outcomes:
Southern California Examining Alternative Pathways into Teaching, Classroom
Nathan Daniel Churches, Molecular Biology, B.S., University of Observation Instruments, and Student Homelessness
Washington Nonny Anna Maria de la Pena, Cinematic Arts, B.A., Harvard
Liron Cohen, Computer Science, B.S., Hebrew University of University; M.C.M., University of Southern California
Jerusalem, Israel Dissertation: Inventing Immersive Journalism: Embodiment,
Dissertation: Efficient Bounded-Suboptimal Multi-Agent Realism and Presence in Nonfiction
Path Finding and Motion Planning via Improvements to Focal Mark Miguel De Luna, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Columbia
Search University
Christopher Ansel Conow, Computational Biology and Dissertation: Functional and Complex Materials via Vapor
Bioinformatics, B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Phase Deposition Processes
Pomona Tyler William DeGroot, Business Administration, B.S.,
Dissertation: Utilizing a Virtual Population of Sexually California Lutheran University; M.B.T., University of
Reproducing Organisms to Explore the Evolution of Complex Southern California
Traits Dissertation: Tax Planning and Tax-Related Litigation:
Humberto Contreras Trujillo, Development, Stem Cells and Evidence from United States Tax Court
Regenerative Medicine, B.S., Humboldt State University Ashok Kumar Deb, Computer Science, B.S., United States
Kristopher Coombs Jr., Political Science and International Military Academy; M.B.A., University of Phoenix; M.S.,
Relations, B.A., M.A., M.A., Tufts University Georgia Institute of Technology
Dissertation: Political Participation, Public Opinion and the Dissertation: Modeling Information Diffusion with
Law Impressionable and Conforming Dynamics in a Game-
Alli Suzanne Coritz, Sociology, B.A., Arizona State University; Theoretic, Adversarial Framework
M.A., University of Southern California Angelica Delgado Rendon, Preventive Medicine, B.S., University
Maury Alex Courtland, Linguistics, B.A., Haverford College; of Wisconsin – Madison
M.A., M.S., University of Southern California Huiyu Deng, Biostatistics, B.A., University of Wisconsin –
Courtney Michelle Cox, Communication, B.A., M.A., University Madison; M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
of Texas at Austin; M.A., University of Southern California Weiran Deng, Economics, B.A., M.S., Hong Kong University of
Dissertation: “The Way We Ball”: Global Crossovers Within Science and Technology
the Hoops Habitus Sourya Dey, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Indian Institute of
Hailong Cui, Business Administration, B.S., Pohang University Technology – Kharagpur, India
of Science and Technology, South Korea; M.S., Arizona State Dissertation: Exploring Complexity Reduction in Deep
University Learning
Dissertation: Essays on Consumer Returns in Online Retail Golnaz Dianat, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Eastern
and Sustainable Operations Mediterranean University, Turkey
Jennifer Kyung-jin D’Angelo, Business Administration, B.S., Dissertation: Fabrication of Functional Porous Membranes via
University of Southern California Polymerization of Solid Monomer by a Vapor-phase Initiator
Dissertation: Consumer Choices in Customization Millan Fernando Diaz-Aguado, Astronautical Engineering, B.S.,
Pedro Henrique Gomes Da Silva, Electrical Engineering, M.S., University of Texas at Austin
B.Engr., M.S., Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil; Lisa Beth Dokovna, Neuroscience, B.A./B.S., University of
M.S., University of Southern California Delaware
Dissertation: Exploiting Diversity with Online Learning in the Dissertation: Addicted to Androgens: Consequences for
Internet of Things Cognition and Behavior
Kushan Dasgupta, Sociology, B.A./B.S., University of Texas at Hilary Michelle Dorton, Neuroscience, B.A., Auburn University
Austin Dissertation: Effects of Sugar and Non-nutritive Sweetener
Dissertation: Labor, Economic Culture, and Civic-State Consumption on Neural Processing, Ingestive Behavior, and
Interaction: Making Local Minimum Wage Policy in Southern Appetite Regulation
California Daniel Charles Douglas, Mathematics, B.A., Northwestern
Mohit Narendra Dave, Development, Stem Cells and University
Regenerative Medicine, B.Engr., University of Mumbai, India; Dissertation: Classical and Quantum Traces Coming from
M.Engr., Birla Institute of Technology and Science, India SL_n(C) and U_q(sl_n)

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Mitchell Curtis Dreiske, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University Sarah Elizabeth Kernkamp Fong, American Studies and
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Ethnicity, B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.A.,
Dissertation: Selective Area Growth and Coalescence of InP University of Southern California
Nanostripes on Silicon for 1.55 um Photonic Integration Dissertation: Making Citizens: Racialization, Settler
Zhaohui Du, Epidemiology, B.S., M.P.H., Shandong University, Colonialism, and the Logics of Social Welfare, 1865-1924
China Michelle C. Forelle, Communication, B.S., Boston University;
David Brooks Ebner, Political Science and International M.A., New York University; M.A., University of Southern
Relations, B.A., Manhattan College California
Dissertation: Politics Is Something We Do Together: Identity Dissertation: Driving Change: Copyright, Car Modding, and
and Institutions in U.S. Elections the Right to Repair in the Digital Age
Christoph Achilleas Efstathiou, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Stephen Frochen, Gerontology, B.S., California State Polytechnic
M.S., University of Southern California University, Pomona; Grad.Cert., University of Southern
Rebecca Ehrhardt, English, B.A., Columbia University California; M.A., San Diego State University
Dissertation: Referential Fictions: Character and Language in Dissertation: Residential Care in Los Angeles: Policy and
Nineteenth-Century British Literature Planning for an Aging Population
Amr Youssef Fathy Youssef Elnakeeb, Electrical Engineering, Peiheng Gan, Development, Stem Cells and Regenerative
B.S., Cairo University, Egypt Medicine, B.Med., Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Dissertation: Exploitation of Sparse and Low-rank Structures Bowen Gang, Mathematics, B.S., McGill University, Canada
for Tracking and Channel Estimation Dissertation: Large Scale Inference with Structural
Sahar Elyahoodayan, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., M.S., Information
University of Southern California Xiangyu Gao, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Dalian
Temuulen Enebish, Epidemiology, B.Equiv., Mongolian National University of Technology, China; M.S., Purdue University
University of Medical Sciences, Mongolia; M.P.H., University Catherine Garcia, Gerontology, B.A., University of California,
of South Carolina Los Angeles; M.S., Florida State University
Zitadel Anne Esguerra, Cancer Biology and Genomics, B.S., B.S., Dissertation: Raices de Salud (Roots of Health): How
Mount Saint Mary’s University Sociocultural, Cohort, and Contextual Factors Influence
Aslan Etminan, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Sharif University of Health among Older Latinos in the United States
Technology, Iran; M.S., Bilkent University, Turkey Colleen Margaret Garvey, Cancer Biology and Genomics, B.S.,
Dissertation: Solution of Inverse Scattering Problems via Bates College
Hybrid Global and Local Optimization Zaoyuan Ge, Mechanical Engineering, B.A., Claremont
Olivia Leigh Evanson, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., McKenna College; B.S., Columbia University; M.S., University
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; M.S., University of of Southern California
Southern California Brooklyne Jewel Gipson, Communication, B.A., University
Josephine Yen Fang, Craniofacial Biology, B.S., National Chiayi of California, Los Angeles; M.S., University of Southern
University, Taiwan; M.S., University of Southern California California
Dissertation: Biomaterial Induced Multinucleated Cells: Dissertation: Networked Misogynoir: A Critical
Fusion, Activation, and Functions Technocultural Discourse Analysis of Anti-Black Woman
Fatemeh Farahi Bouzanjani, Cinematic Arts, B.Arch., Islamic Memes in the Digital Public Sphere
Azad University, Iran; M.Arch., University of Southern Pragya Goel, Molecular Biology, B.Engr., University of Delhi,
California India
Dissertation: Emotive Matter in Interactive Media, Zoe Gonzalez Izquierdo, Physics, B.A., University of Oviedo,
Architecture & Fashion Spain
Lucia Isabella Florindez, Occupational Science, B.A., M.C.M., Dissertation: Understanding Physical Quantum Annealers:
University of Southern California An Investigation of Novel Schedules
Dissertation: A Mixed-Methods Exploration of Oral Health Samantha Gorman, Cinematic Arts, B.A., M.F.A., Brown
Beliefs and Practices among Latino Families with Typically University
Developing Children or Children with Autism Dissertation: Colliding Live Immersive Theater and NPCs:
Joshua Alan Fogel, Astronautical Engineering, B.S., University Training Actors for “The Under Presents”
of Maryland, College Park; M.S., University of Southern Rebecca Jane Moorman Gotlieb, Urban Education Policy, B.A.,
California Dartmouth College
Dissertation: A Biopsychosocial Investigation of Adolescents’
Social-Emotional Meaning-Making
Palash Goyal, Computer Science, B.Engr., Indian Institute of
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Joshua Lukman Gray, Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S., Julia Gabriele Harten, Public Policy and Management, M.S.,
Florida State University; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Germany
Dissertation: Third Party Provider Human Factors of Invasive Dissertation: Crowded with Potential: Bed Space Rentals in
Medical Technology in Non-Clinical Environments Urban China
Carolina Villamil Grest, Social Work, B.S., Florida State Xinrui He, Applied Mathematics, B.A., Wuhan University,
University; M.S.W., Catholic University of America China; M.S., M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: U.S. Latinx Youth Development & Substance Dissertation: Asymptotically Optimal Sequential Multiple
Use Risk: Adversity & Immigrant Generation Testing Controlling FDR
Casey Rae Griffin, Development, Stem Cells and Regenerative Chyna Yvonne Hill, B.A., University of South Florida
Medicine, B.A., New York University Dissertation: The Algorithm of Black Homelessness:
Eugenio Grippo, Electrical Engineering, B.E., Universidad A Machine Learning Approach to Exploring Predictors
Nacional de Quilmes, Argentina; M.S., University of Southern of Housing Stability among Black Youth Experiencing
California Homelessness
Dissertation: Curvature Analysis of the Power Grid: Anandi V. Hira, Computer Science, B.S., Pepperdine University;
Congestion, Congestion Management, and Line Tripping M.S., University of Southern California
Cascade Anticipation Jean Kay Ho, Psychology, B.A., Duke University; M.A.,
Dominic Joseph Grisafe II, Epidemiology, B.S., California University of Southern California
Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dissertation: Effects of Blood-brain-barrier Crossing Potential
Jing Gu, Health Economics, B.S., Peking University, China in Antihypertensive Medication Use on Cognitive Outcomes
Hang Guo, Computer Science, B.Engr., Beijing University of in the Elderly
Posts and Telecommunications, China Nathan Ho, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of
Dat Phuc Ha, Cancer Biology and Genomics, B.S., M.S., California, Los Angeles; M.S., University of Southern
University of California, Irvine California
Daniel August Hagen, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University Joseph Emmor Hoover, Psychology, B.A., Central Connecticut
of Arizona; M.S., University of Southern California State University; M.S., University of Oregon
Amin Haghani, Biology of Aging, M.S., Universiti Putra Dissertation: Bound in Hatred: A Multi-methodological
Malaysia Investigation of Morally Motivated Acts of Hate
Matthew Ryan Halliday, Neuroscience, B.S., Allegheny College Andrew McMahon Hooyman, Biokinesiology, B.S., University of
Dissertation: Physical Activity Optimizes Circuit-specific Nevada, Las Vegas
Cellular Metabolism in Neuroplasticity: A Role for Hypoxia- Dissertation: The Brain and Behavior of Motor Learning:
inducible Factor-1 and its Downstream Targets The What, How and Where
Rongqing Han, Business Administration, B.A., Shanghai Pooja Hor, Development, Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
University of Finance and Economics, China Seyedpouyan Hosseinialiabad, Civil Engineering, B.S., University
Dissertation: Commercialization of Logistics Infrastructure as of Tehran, Iran; M.S., M.S., University of Southern California
an Offline Platform Dissertation: Novel Frameworks for Analysis and Control of
Sohyun Christine Han, Psychology, B.A., Wellesley College; Traffic Flow on Signalized Arterial Networks
M.A., University of Southern California Sabrina Marie Howard, American Studies and Ethnicity, B.A.,
Dissertation: Young Adult Dating Couple Interactions in Daily Williams College
Life: Links to Family Aggression and Physiological Processes Dissertation: Window Seat: Examining Public Space, Politics,
Mohammad Hanifehzadeh, Civil Engineering, B.S., University of and Social Identity through Urban Public Transportation
Tehran, Iran Hanvey Hsiung, Literature and Creative Writing, B.A., University
Dissertation: Long-Term Performance of Nuclear Waste of Southern California; M.F.A., University of Iowa
Storage Systems Under Extreme Loading Conditions Dissertation: Translation as Design
Yohanna George Tewfik Hanna, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Wei Hu, Materials Science, B.Engr., M.S., Southwest University,
Northwestern University; M.S., M.S., University of Southern China
California Dissertation: Void Evolution during Out-of-Autoclave Prepreg
Shuming Hao, Chemistry, B.Engr., Jilin University, China Processing
Taylor Harris, Social Work, B.A., University of California, Xiaohan Hu, Health Economics, M.P.H., Johns Hopkins
Los Angeles; M.A., Pepperdine University University
Dissertation: Tobacco Use among Formerly Homeless Po-Han Huang, Computer Engineering, B.S., National
Supportive Housing Residents: Socioecological Barriers and Chiao Tung University, Taiwan; M.S., National Taiwan
Facilitators to Cessation University; M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Enabling Virtual and Augmented Reality over
Dense Wireless Networks

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Muazzam Idris, Chemistry, B.S., Middle East Technical Rebecca Lee Johnson, Communication, B.A., M.A., University of
University, Turkey; M.S., Bilkent University, Turkey Southern California
Kwok Wai Im, Neuroscience, B.S., University of Texas at Dallas Dissertation: Promotional Patronage: How Soft Drinks, Shoes
Dissertation: Adaptive Immune Th17 Cells Exacerbate and Cars are Backing Independent Music(ians)
Cerebral Amyloidosis in Alzheimer’s Disease Jimmy Joy, Chemistry, B.S., M.S., Indian Institute of Science and
Shane William Jackson, Physics, B.S., Worcester Polytechnic Education Research, Thiruvananthapuram
Institute Eunson Jung, Medical Biology, B.A., New York University; M.S.,
Dissertation: Physics Informed Neural Networks and University of Southern California
Electrostrictive Cavitation in Water Ariyan M. Kabir, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Bangladesh
Amit Jain, Civil Engineering, B.S., M.S., Indian Institute of University of Engineering and Technology
Technology – Kanpur, India Rishvanth Kaliappan Prabakar, Computational Biology and
Dissertation: An Experimental, Numerical, and Analytical Bioinformatics, B.S., VIT University, India; M.S., University of
Study of Multiscale Physicochemical Degradation of Southern California
Reinforced Concrete Structures Due to Chloride Induced Andrew T. Kamei-Dyche, History, B.A., Carleton University,
Corrosion Canada; M.A., University of British Columbia, Canada
Ayush Jaiswal, Computer Science, B.Engr., National Institute of Nadia Chihiro Kanagawa, History, B.A., Yale University
Technology – Calicut, India Dissertation: Making the Realm, Configuring the People:
Dissertation: Invariant Representation Learning for Robust Foreign Subjects in Eighth-Century Japan
and Fair Predictions Stephanie Nayoung Kang, Political Science and International
Adam Paul James, Social Work, B.A., Oberlin College; M.S.W., Relations, B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.A., Seoul
Hunter College National University, South Korea
Hue-Tam Jamme, Urban Planning and Development, B.Equiv., Wooseok Kang, East Asian Languages and Cultures, B.A.,
Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris, France University of Wisconsin – Madison; M.A., University of
Dissertation: Productive Frictions and Urbanism in Transition: Southern California
Planning Lessons from Traffic Flows and Urban Street Life in Dissertation: Liminal Visibility in Hallyu and Transnational
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Korean Cinema
Hayeun Jang, Linguistics, B.A., Seoul National University, Jiun-Yu Kao, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Taiwan
South Korea; M.A., University of Southern California University; M.S., University of Southern California
Jung Yun Jang, Psychology, B.A., University of California, Dissertation: Human Activity Analysis with Graph Signal
Berkeley; M.A., University of Southern California Processing Techniques
Dissertation: Affective Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Neural Prathamesh Sadanand Karandikar, Chemical Engineering, B.S.,
Connectivity in the Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease The Ohio State University
Ahsan Javed, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Brigham Young Dissertation: Advanced Deposition Techniques for Vapor
University; M.S., University of Southern California Phase Polymerization on Liquid Substrates
Dissertation: Improving the Sensitivity and Spatial Coverage Amruta Anand Karbelkar, Chemistry, M.S., Institute of Chemical
of Cardiac Arterial Spin Labeling for Assessment of Coronary Technology, India
Artery Disease Afton Victoria Kechter, Preventive Medicine, B.S., Bradley
Chung Hyeon Jeong, Social Work, B.A., M.A., Seoul National University
University, South Korea Sanjana Kerketta, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., National
Dissertation: Socio-cultural Determinants of Healthcare Institute of Technology – Durgapur, India
Access among Korean Americans Hannah Marie Adams Khoddam, Psychology, B.A., University
Yunhua Ji, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Fudan University, of California, Los Angeles; M.S., University College London,
China; M.S., University of Southern California United Kingdom; M.A., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Photoplethysmogram Based Biomarker for Dissertation: Predictors and Outcomes Across the Transition
Vaso-occlusive Crisis of Sickle Cell Disease Patients with to Fatherhood
Machine Learning Approaches Malak Khojasteh, Chemical Engineering, B.S., M.S., Islamic
Du Jiang, Development, Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Azad University, Iran
B.S., Peking University, China Dissertation: Fabrication, Deposition, and Characterization
Wei Jiang, Chemistry, B.S., Peking University, China of Size-selected Metal Nanoclusters with a Magnetron
Xiayu Jiao, Health Economics, B.A., China Pharmaceutical Sputtering Gas Aggregation Source
University; M.S., University of Southern California Daehyun Kim, Economics, B.S., Seoul National University,
Eric Michael Johnson, Chemistry, B.S., University of South Korea
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Hyun Tae Kim, Communication, B.A., University of Chicago; Zeewan Lee, Public Policy and Management, B.A., Duke
M.A., Columbia University; M.A., University of Southern University; M.A., Cornell University
California Dissertation: Essays on Work, Retirement and Fostering
Dissertation: Wicked Problems, Difficult Solutions, and Longer Working Lives
Unintended Consequences: Strengthening Efficacy to Enhance Matthew Leonard, Philosophy, B.A./B.A., California Baptist
Access to Affordable Drugs University; M.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Jeniffer S. Kim, Epidemiology, B.A., B.S., M.P.H., University of Dissertation: What it Is to be Located
Southern California Han Li, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, B.S.,
Dissertation: Air Pollution and Childhood Obesity University of Science and Technology of China
Jeongah Kim, Biokinesiology, B.S., M.S., Yonsei University, Jinsen Li, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, B.S.,
South Korea Peking University, China
Jungyeon Kim, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Pusan National Dissertation: Integrating DNA Shape with 3D Deep Learning
University, South Korea; M.S., Pohang University of Science Approaches
and Technology, South Korea Linqiu Li, Chemistry, B.S., Nankai University, China
Dissertation: Efficient Template Representation for Face Xiling Li, Neuroscience, B.S., Beijing Normal University, China
Recognition: Image Sampling from Face Collections Dissertation: Molecular Mechanisms Underlying the
Cary Leonard Klemmer, B.A., University of California, Bi-directional Control of Presynaptic Homeostatic Plasticity
San Diego Peicheng Liao, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Zhejiang
Dissertation: A Mixed-Methods Examination of Transgender University, China; M.Engr., McGill University, Canada; M.S.,
and Gender Nonbinary Students’ Schooling Experiences: University of Southern California
Implications for Developing Affirmative Schools Dissertation: Microresonator-based Kerr Frequency Comb for
Joshua David Kling, Biology, B.A., Westminster College High-Speed Optical Communications and Signal Processing
Suneal Harish Kolluri, Urban Education Policy, B.A., University Marina Litvinsky, Communication, B.A., University of California,
of California, Los Angeles; M.A., Stanford University San Diego; M.A., George Washington University; M.A.,
Dissertation: Boys Don’t Try?: Young Men of Color and University of Southern California
Rigorous High School Curricula Dissertation: There Are Enough People Here to Wage That
Maria Ilinichna Konovalenko, Biology of Aging, B.S., M.S., War: A Communication Infrastructure Theory Approach to
Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Russia Identifying Factors of Anti-Gentrification Mobilization
Aravind Krishnan, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Indian Jeremy Jing Liu, Computer Science, B.S., University of
Institute of Technology – Hyderabad Pennsylvania
Dissertation: Resonant Light-matter Interactions in Dissertation: Dynamic Topology Reconfiguration of
Nanophotonic Structures: For Manipulating Optical Forces Boltzmann Machines on Quantum Annealers
and Thermal Emission Xiaochen Liu, Computer Science, B.S., Peking University, China
Gaurav Kumar, Chemistry, M.S., IISER – Mohali, India Madison Corey Zitting Longeuay, Biomedical Engineering, B.S.,
Peter Schmidl Labuza, Cinematic Arts, B.A., M.A., Columbia University of Southern California
University Yang Lou, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai Jiao Tong
Chun Nok Lam, Preventive Medicine, B.S., University of University, China; M.S., University of Southern California
California, San Diego; M.P.H., San Diego State University Zhiyun Lu, Computer Science, B.Engr., Tsinghua University,
Vanessa Landes, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of China
Rhode Island; M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: Leveraging Training Information for Efficient
Angelos Lazaris, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of Crete, and Robust Deep Learning
Greece Zhifei Luo, Cancer Biology and Genomics, B.S., Shandong
Dissertation: Machine Learning for Efficient Network Normal University, China; M.S., University of Southern
Management California
James Jaeyong Lee, Communication, B.A., University of Alexander Dmitri Johnston Lusk, Geological Sciences, B.S.,
California, Santa Barbara; M.A., Columbia University; M.A., University of Washington
University of Southern California Dissertation: The Internal Structure, Rheology, and Evolution
Dissertation: Webcomics: Creative Production and Professional of Plate Boundary Fault Zones Below the Frictional-to-
Practices in a Digital Age Viscous Transition
Ming-Chun Lee, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., M.Engr., Kirsten Mary Lynch, Neuroscience, B.S., Brown University
National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan Dissertation: Morphological and Microstructural Models of
Dissertation: Design, Modeling, and Analysis for Cache-Aided Typical Development in the Hippocampus and White Matter
Wireless Device to Device Communications Hang Ma, Computer Science, B.S., Simon Fraser University,
Canada; M.S., McGill University, Canada

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Samantha Jenny Ma, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., M.S., Alexander Lewis Markowitz, Neuroscience, B.S., University of
University of Southern California; M.S., University of Maryland, College Park
California, Los Angeles Dissertation: Physiology of the Inner Ear: The Role of
Tao Ma, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., Shenyang Pharmaceutical the Biophysical Properties of Spiral Ganglion Neurons in
University, China; M.S., University of Southern California Encoding Sound Intensity Information at the Auditory Nerve
Dissertation: Development of Novel pMHC Multimers Kiran Kumar Matam, Computer Science, B.S., M.S.,
for Detecting Low-Affinity Autoreactive T Cells in Type 1 International Institute of Information Technology, India
Diabetes Dissertation: Efficient Graph Processing with Graph
Yongqian Ma, Physics, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Semantics Aware Intelligent Storage
China Kyle Mathew McClary, Chemistry, B.S., Murray State University
Dissertation: Deterministic Evolutionary Game Theory Christopher John McGeorge, Art History, B.A., Lawrence
Models for the Nonlinear Dynamics and Control of University; Grad.Cert., Grad.Cert., M.A., University of
Chemotherapeutic Resistance Southern California; M.A., University of Wisconsin –
Zhengzhi Ma, Physics, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Madison
Dissertation: Topological Protection of Coherence in a Dissertation: Mediums for the Masses: Stained Glass &
Dissipative Environment Murals in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction
Sarah Malamut, Psychology, B.A., Temple University; M.A., Eilidh Susan McKemmie, Mathematics, B.Equiv., University of
University of Southern California Oxford, United Kingdom
Dissertation: Dynamics of Victimization, Aggression, and Dissertation: Invariable Generation of Finite Groups of Lie
Popularity in Adolescence Type
Nikolaos Malandrakis, Computer Science, B.Engr., M.S., Aalok Mehta, Communication, B.A., Rice University; M.P.P.,
Technical University of Crete, Greece M.A., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Generating Psycholinguistic Norms and Dissertation: Domestic and International Tensions in Artificial
Applications Intelligence Policy
Paymaneh Daisy Malihi, Molecular Biology, B.S., University of Johnathan Todd Mell, Computer Science, B.S., University of
California, Los Angeles Pennsylvania
Dissertation: Optimizing Molecular Signatures of Clinically Dissertation: A Framework for Research in Human-Agent
Aggressive Phenotype in Prostate Cancer Across Multiple Negotiation
Disease States Sapna Jayaprakash Mendon, Social Work, B.A., University of
Pezhman Mamdouh, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Khaje Nasir California, Riverside; M.S.W., New York University
Toosi University of Technology, Iran; M.S., Sharif University of Dissertation: Delineating the Processes and Mechanisms of
Technology, Iran Sustainment: Understanding how Evidence-based Prevention
Dissertation: Power-Efficient Biomimetic Neural Circuits Initiatives are Maintained after Initial Funding Ends
Douglas Wayne Manuel, Literature and Creative Writing, B.A., Louise Madeleine Menendez, Neuroscience, B.S., University of
Arizona State University; M.F.A., Butler University California, Santa Cruz
Dissertation: I Am Kabnis. I Am Jean Toomer: Cane and the Dissertation: Generation and Characterization of an Induced
Life of Jean Toomer Reconsidered Sensory Hair Cell Model Using Transcription Factor Mediated
Ramesh Radhakrishna Manuvinakurike, Computer Science, Cellular Reprogramming
B.Engr., Visvesvaraya Technological University, India; M.S., Measrainsey Meng, Engineering, B.S., California State University,
Northeastern University Los Angeles; M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Incrementality for Visual Reference Resolution in Dissertation: Developing Frameworks to Quantify the
Spoken Dialogue Systems Operational and Environmental Performance of Power
Nicole A. Marcione, Biokinesiology, B.S., University of Southern Systems within the Context of Climate Change
California; M.S., University of Southern California Dayna Meyer, Urban Education Policy, B.A., University of
Dissertation: Effects of a 12-week Golf Training Program California, Santa Barbara; M.A., University of Chicago
on Gait and Cognition: The Golf Intervention for Veterans Dissertation: No Bodies Wasted: Undocumented Community
Exercise (GIVE) Study College Students and the Road to Infinite Possibilities
Stefania Marghitu, Cinematic Arts, B.A., Indiana University, Nairie Michaelian, Chemistry, B.S., Santa Clara University
Bloomington; M.A., University College London, United James Beckwourth Milner, Communication, B.S., Massachusetts
Kingdom Institute of Technology; B.A., University of Michigan – Flint;
Dissertation: The Showrunner: Authorship, Identity, and M.A., Wayne State University; M.A., University of Southern
Representation in US Television California
Dissertation: Sacrifice Zones and Community: Global Capital
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Kevin Ross Milner, Geological Sciences, B.S., M.S., University of Md Nasir, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Jadavpur University,
Southern California India; M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Advancing Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Dissertation: Interaction Dynamics and Coordination for
Analysis Through Short-term Time-dependent Forecasts and Behavioral Analysis in Dyadic Conversations
Deterministic Simulations Deborah Rosanna Neffa Creech, Communication, B.A., M.A.,
Katharine McKeon Miltner, Communication, B.A., Barnard University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill; M.A., University
College; M.S., London School of Economics and Political of Southern California
Science, United Kingdom; M.A., University of Southern Dissertation: How Youth Use Media and Technologies While
California Managing Type 2 Diabetes: Discussions with Adolescents and
Dissertation: Anyone Can Code? The Coding Fetish and the Their Family Caregivers
Politics of Sociotechnical Belonging Eleonore Neufeld, Philosophy, B.A., M.S., Ruhr Universitat
Darshana Sreedhar Mini, Cinematic Arts, B.A., University of Bochum, Germany; B.A., Universitat Siegen, Germany
Kerala, India; Grad.Cert., University of Southern California; Kaida Ning, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, B.S.,
M.A., Delhi University, India; M.Phil., Jadavpur University, Zhejiang University, China; M.S., University of British
India Columbia, Canada
Dissertation: Transnational Journeys of Malayalam Soft-Porn: Ning Ning, Health Economics, B.S., Nanjing Foreign Language
Obscenity, Censorship and Mediations of Desire School, China; B.S., China Pharmaceutical University; M.S.,
Debanjan Mitra, Chemistry, B.S., West Bengal University of University of Southern California
Technology, India; M.S., Jadavpur University, India Archith Nirmalchandar, Chemistry, M.S., Indian Institute of
Artem Vladimirovich Molchanov, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., Technology – Hyderabad
Moscow State Technical University, Russia; M.S., University of Nike Reny Nivar Ortiz, Comparative Studies in Literature and
Southern California Culture, B.A., Vassar College; Grad.Cert., Grad.Cert., M.A.,
Dissertation: Data Scarcity in Robotics: Leveraging Structural University of Southern California
Priors and Representation Learning Mohammad Noormohammadpour, Electrical Engineering, B.S.,
Dibyendu Mondal, Chemistry, M.S., Indian Institute of Sharif University of Technology, Iran; M.S., University of
Technology – Bombay/Powai, India Southern California
Rachel Elizabeth Moran, Communication, B.A., Cambridge Dissertation: On Efficient Data Transfers Across
University, United Kingdom; M.A., Goldsmiths College, Geographically Dispersed Datacenters
United Kingdom; M.A., University of Southern California Robert Nshimiyimana, Chemistry, B.A., Hendrix College
Dissertation: Trust and Engagement in Digital News Media Nicholas Orchanian, Chemistry, B.S., University of Southern
Ahmed Moustafa Morsy, Electrical Engineering, B.S., M.S., California
Alexandria University, Egypt Kuang-Ling Ou, Craniofacial Biology, B.S., National Defense
Dissertation: Light-Matter Interactions in Engineered University, Taiwan
Microstructures: Hybrid Opto-Thermal Devices and Infrared Dissertation: Adaptive Patterning: Assembly of Vasculature
Thermal Emission Control and Adipose Tissues in Developing Avian Skin
Amirhosein Mousavi Nasabi Shams, Engineering, B.Engr., Sharif Alperen Yasar Ozdemir, Applied Mathematics, B.S., Bogazici
University of Technology, Iran; M.S., University of Southern University, Turkey
California Dissertation: On Limiting Distributions and Convergence
Dissertation: Spatio-temporal Trends and Sources of Ambient Rates of Stochastic Processes Defined on Discrete Structures
PM Components and Associated Toxicity in Various Robert Mark Pankow, Chemistry, B.A., University of California,
Microenvironments in Metropolitan Areas Santa Barbara; M.S., California State University, Northridge
Nareh Movsesian, Chemical Engineering, B.S., University Pavlos Vasilios Papadopoulos, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr.,
of California, Los Angeles; M.S., University of Southern M.S., Technical University of Crete, Greece
California Dissertation: Noise Aware Methods for Robust Speech
Daniel Cheng Moyer, Computer Science, B.S., University of Processing Applications
California, Los Angeles Jinheoy Park, Cinematic Arts, B.A., Handong University,
Akira Nagamori, Biokinesiology, B.A., Waseda University, Japan; South Korea; M.F.A., Syracuse University
M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: Aesthetics of Reversibility: Post-Cold War
Noha Nabeel Najem, Petroleum Engineering, B.Engr., Kuwait Cinema in the Division of Korea
University; M.S., University of Southern California Jung Ho Park, Urban Planning and Development, B.S., Yonsei
Dissertation: A Method for Characterizing Reservoir University, South Korea; M.A., Seoul National University,
Heterogeneity using Continuous Measurement of Tracer Data South Korea
Dissertation: Three Essays on Housing Demographics:
Depressed Housing Access Amid Crisis of Housing Shortage

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Mincheol Park, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., University of Judith Lorena Perrigo, Social Work, B.A., California State
Southern California University, Northridge; M.S.W., University of Southern
Dissertation: Application of Elastin-like Polypeptides for California
Therapeutics of Leukemia Dissertation: Low-Socioeconomic Status Families:
Minwoo Park, Economics, B.Engr., Korea University, The Role of Parental Involvement and Its Association with
South Korea Early Childhood Academic Achievement Trajectories
Sung-Woo Park, Biokinesiology, B.S., Seoul National University, Kwynn Perry, Cinematic Arts, B.A., Vanderbilt University; M.A.,
South Korea University of Southern California
Yun Kyung Park, Medical Biology, B.S., University of Southern Dissertation: Flickers of Black: Short Films and the Black
California Quest for Social Citizenship in America before WWII
Yunji Park, East Asian Languages and Cultures, B.A., M.A., Andrew Patrick Petersen, Biomedical Engineering, B.S.,
Ewha Womans University, South Korea Loyola Marymount University; M.S., University of Southern
Dissertation: Daughters of Freedom: Women and Their California
Cultural Representations in 1950s South Korea Max Carter Pflueger, Computer Science, B.S., Harvey Mudd
Katherine Partridge, Literature and Creative Writing, B.A., College; M.S., University of Southern California
Denison University; M.F.A., George Mason University; M.A., Dissertation: Learning from Planners to Enable New Robot
University of Southern California Capabilities
Dissertation: “A Single Force Looks Out” Extending the Self Chukiat Phonsom, Applied Mathematics, B.S., Brown University;
and the Documentary Text in Muriel Rukeyser, C.D. Wright, M.S., University of Southern California
and Claudia Rankine Dissertation: On Stochastic Integro-Differential Equations
Nilkanth Nareshbhai Patel, Molecular Biology, B.S., Rajiv Gandhi Pavel Pokhilko, Chemistry, B.S., Lomonosov Moscow State
University of Health Sciences, India; M.S., National Institute University, Russia
of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, India Damir Popov, Chemistry, B.S., Lomonosov Moscow State
Eduardo Hernan Pavez Carvelli, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University, Russia
M.S., University of Chile Natalie Rebecca Poppa, Psychology, B.A., University of
Dissertation: Estimation of Graph Laplacian and Covariance California, Irvine
Matrices Dissertation: Heart, Brain, and Breath: Studies on the
Laurel Taylor Paxton, Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Princeton Neuromodulation of Interoceptive Systems
University Ksenia Dmitrievna Radchenko, Comparative Studies in
Dissertation: Fuel Effects in Turbulent Premixed Jet Flames Literature and Culture, B.A., Lomonosov Moscow State
Philana Elysia Payton, Cinematic Arts, B.A., Claflin University; University, Russia; M.A., University of Southern California
M.A., University of Southern California Dissertation: Dances of Death: Verbal and Visual
Dissertation: Celestial Bodies: Black Women, Hollywood, and Transformations of the Body in Russian Modernism
the Fallacy of Stardom Mahsa Rahromostaqim, Chemical Engineering, B.S., Sharif
Santosh Peddi, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., Birla Institute of University of Technology, Iran
Technology and Science, India; M.S., University of Southern Dissertation: Molecular- and Continuum-Scale Simulation
California of Single- and Two-Phase Flow of CO2 and H2O in Mixed-
Dissertation: Cognate Receptor Fusion Proteins Enable Layer Clays and a Heterogeneous Sandstone
Parenteral Administration of Challenging Rapalogues Pradeep Rajendran, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr.,
Lei Pei, Business Administration, B.A., University of Waterloo, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; M.S.,
Canada; M.A., University of Toronto, Canada University of Wisconsin – Madison
Dissertation: Manipulating Consumer Opinion on Social Anil K. Ramakrishna, Computer Science, B.Engr., Visvesvaraya
Media Using Trolls and Influencers Technological University, India; M.S., M.S., University of
Yu-Hao Peng, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Chung-Yuan Southern California
Christian University, Taiwan; M.Engr., National Chiao Tung Dissertation: Computational Modeling of Subjective Human
University, Taiwan Percepts
Dissertation: Developing an Optical Reflection Sensor that Laura Porter Giles Rath, Gerontology, B.S., M.S., University of
Measures Cutaneous Blood Volume Southern California
Scott Michael Perl, Geological Sciences, B.S./B.E., SUNY Dissertation: Family Caregiver Well-being: Generational
Stony Brook; M.S., Purdue University Differences and Coping Strategies
Dissertation: Quantifying the Threshold of Biogenic Detection
in Evaporites: Constraining Martian Biomarker Preservation

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Nicole Rene Ratib, Molecular Biology, B.S., California State Satish Sahoo, Business Administration, B.S., National Institute
University, Fullerton of Technology, India; M.B.A., Asian Institute of Management,
Dissertation: Investigation of Escherichia coli Population Philippines
Dynamics and Beneficial Mutations During Evolution in Dissertation: Too Little Too Late: Role of Pre-Acquisition
Long-term Batch Culture Buffer in Goodwill Impairment
Skyler Robert Reidy, History, B.A., College of William & Mary Shunsuke Saito, Computer Science, B.Engr., M.Engr., Waseda
Joseph Cassidy Reynolds, Biology of Aging, B.S., University of University, Japan
Washington Jonathan Salcedo, Health Economics, B.A., California State
Aaron Rich, Cinematic Arts, B.A., University of Michigan, University, Fresno
Ann Arbor; M.A., New York University Bibek Ranjan Samanta, Chemistry, B.S., M.S., Indian Institutes
Dissertation: The Hollywood Research Library: Visual of Science Education and Research, India
Knowledge in the “Republic of Images” Mahshad Samnejad, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., Sharif
Rodrigo Andres Riveros Miranda, Psychology, B.A., Universidad University of Technology, Iran; M.S., University of Southern
de las Americas, Chile; M.S., University of Birmingham, California
United Kingdom; M.A., University of Southern California Dissertation: Molecular- and Continuum-Scale Simulation
Dissertation: A Neuropsychological Exploration of the of Single- and Two-Phase Flow of CO2 and H2O in Mixed-
Formulation of Value-based Life Goals in Adolescents Layer Clays and Mt. Simon Formation
Calogero Benedetto Rizzo, Civil Engineering, B.Engr., M.Engr., Raul Santiago-Bartolomei, Urban Planning and Development,
Politecnico di Milano, Italy B.S., M.Pl., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; M.Engr.,
Dissertation: Efficient Connectivity Assessment of Cornell University
Heterogeneous Porous Media Using Graph Theory Dissertation: Three Essays on Urban Formalization and the
Larry Rodriguez, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., Kansas State Sharing Economy
University Debarghya Sarkar, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Jadavpur
Dissertation: Mechanisms of P2XR-mediated Ethanol University, India; M.S., University of Southern California
Consumption Dissertation: Building Blocks for Future 3D Integrated
Arash Roshani, Physics, B.S., Sharif University of Technology, Circuits: Single Crystal Compound Semiconductor Growth
Iran and Devices on Amorphous Dielectrics
Dissertation: Healing of Defects in Random Pamela Schaff, Literature and Creative Writing, B.A., Pomona
Antiferromagnetic Spin Chains College
Julia Margaret Rowan, Gerontology, B.A., California State Dissertation: Crafting the Unspoken in The Wings of the
University, Northridge; M.A., University of Southern Dove: Intersubjective Encounters and the “Case” of
California Milly Theale
Dissertation: “What is Success?”: An Exploration of Innovative Sarah Grace Katz Schechter, Chemical Engineering, B.S.,
Intervention of Complex Elder Mistreatment University of Florida; M.S., University of Southern California
William Preston Rowley, Music, B.M., Berklee College of Music; Dissertation: Fabrication and Analysis of Prepregs with
M.A., California State University, Long Beach Discontinuous Resin Patterning for Robust Out-of-Autoclave
Jie Ruan, Applied Mathematics, B.S., Fudan University, China; Manufacturing
M.S., M.S., University of Southern California Joshua Chase Schuschke, Urban Education Policy, B.S., M.A.,
Amanda Kay Ruud, English, B.A., Biola University; Grad.Cert., University of Louisville
University of Southern California; M.A., University of Dissertation: #RepresentationMatters: Constructing Black
Connecticut Academic Identities through Popular and Social Media
Dissertation: Shakespeare’s Speaking Pictures Nazli Senyuva, Communication, B.A., Princeton University;
Muhammad Rizwan Saeed, Electrical Engineering, B.S., M.A., Columbia University; M.A., University of Southern
University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan; M.S., California
M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: First-Time Pregnant Women’s Use of
Dissertation: Discovering and Querying Implicit Relationships Information Sources: Ways to Improve the Choice between
in Semantic Data Vaginal and Cesarean Delivery
Jared Michael Sagendorf, Physics, B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Sonia Jawaid Shaikh, Communication, B.A., University of
Institute Karachi, Pakistan; M.A., Michigan State University; M.A.,
Dissertation: Data-Driven Approaches to Studying Protein- University of Southern California
DNA Interactions from a Structural Point of View Dissertation: Bounded Technological Rationality:
The Intersection Between Artificial Intelligence, Cognition,
and Environment and its Effects on Decision-Making

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Mahrad Sharifvaghefi, Economics, B.S., University of Tehran, Emily Ann Sidnam, Communication, B.A., Biola University;
Iran; M.S., Sharif University of Technology, Iran; M.A., M.A., Purdue University; M.A., University of Southern
University of Southern California California
Hiteshi Sharma, Electrical Engineering, B.S., LNM Institute Dissertation: Mobile Social Media and Problematic
of Information Technology, India; M.S., Indian Institute of Distractions: Investigating Human and Technological Factors
Technology – Bombay/Powai, India that Predict New Media Distraction Engagement and
Dissertation: Reinforcement Learning with Generative Models Consequences
for Non-parametrics MDPs Sarah Skillen, Comparative Studies in Literature and Culture,
Jacqueline Beland Sheean, Comparative Studies in Literature and B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.A., University of Southern
Culture, B.A., University of Oregon; Grad.Cert., University of California
Southern California Dissertation: Errant Maternity: Threatening Femininity in
Si Shen, Mechanical Engineering, B.A., B.S., M.S., University of Caribbean Discourses of Family, Nation, and Revolution
Southern California Ashley Yi Song, Epidemiology, B.S., University of California,
Dissertation: Characteristics of Flames in Quasi-2D Channels: San Diego; M.P.H., University of Southern California
Propagation Rates and Scaling Parameters Boxiang Song, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Nanjing University,
Kaivalya Shantanu Shevade, Development, Stem Cells and China
Regenerative Medicine, B.S., University of Pune, India Dissertation: Fabrication and Application of Plasmonic
Haotian Shi, Chemistry, B.Engr., Beijing University of Chemical Nanostructures: A Story of Nano-Fingers
Technology, China; M.S., M.S., University of Southern Yuhang Song, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tsinghua
California University, China
Xiaojing Shi, Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S., Tsinghua University, Dissertation: Structured Visual Understanding and Generation
China Tanner Sorensen, Linguistics, B.A., University of Nebraska,
Dissertation: Engineering Exosomes for Targeted Cancer Lincoln; M.A., University of Southern California
Immunotherapy Intira Sriprasert, Epidemiology, B.S., Chiang Mai University,
Zhuofan Shi, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Hunan University, Thailand
China; M.S., University of Southern California Ramunas Kestutis Stanciauskas, Molecular Biology, B.S., Loyola
Dissertation: Study on Transport and Mechanical Properties of University Chicago
Carbon Dioxide in Brine Dissertation: Spatial and Quantitative Mapping of Caveolin-1
Hai-Jung Shih, Biokinesiology, B.S., National Taiwan University Membrane Nanodomains and Their Functional Dynamic
Yo Shih, Biokinesiology, B.S., National Taiwan University; M.S., Response for Mechanosensing
National Taiwan Normal University Angelica Michelle Stoddard, History, B.A., University of
Bryan Eric Shilowich, Psychology, B.A., Tufts University; M.S., California, Los Angeles; M.A., University of Southern
Brandeis University; M.A., University of Southern California California
Dissertation: The Psychology and Psychophysics of Voice Dissertation: Defining Worthiness: Veteran Mental
Recognition Health Care in California, from Postwar Crisis to
Hyunju Shim, Gerontology, B.A., Pusan University – Foreign Deinstitutionalization, 1941-1967
Studies, Korea; M.S.W., Washington University in St. Louis Sy Stokes, Urban Education Policy, B.A., University of California,
Dissertation: Internet Communication Use, Psychological Los Angeles; M.S., University of Pennsylvania
Functioning and Social Connectedness at Older Ages Dissertation: Campus Racial Climate and the Trump
Anna Shiriaeva, Chemistry, B.S., Lomonosov Moscow State Presidency
University, Russia Georgios Styliaris, Physics, B.S., University of Athens, Greece
Shaurya Shriyam, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., Indian Dissertation: Coherence Generation, Incompatibility, and
Institute of Technology – Kanpur, India Symmetry in Quantum Processes
Rosanne Amosovs Sia, American Studies and Ethnicity, B.A., Shiyu Su, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Beijing University
M.A., University of British Columbia, Canada; M.A., of Posts and Telecommunications, China; B.S., Queen Mary
University of Southern California University of London, United Kingdom; M.S., University of
Dissertation: Fantasy in Motion: Performing Racial Southern California
Imaginaries in the Early Cold War Dissertation: Digital to Radio Frequency Conversion
Techniques
Andrea Natalie Suarez, Integrative and Evolutionary Biology,
B.S., University of California, Riverside

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Doctor of Philosophy (continued)

Guangrui Sun, Aerospace Engineering, B.Engr., Harbin Geoffrey Phi Calara Tran, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University
Engineering University, China; M.S., M.S., University of of Hawaii at Manoa; M.S., University of Southern California
Southern California Dissertation: Data and Computation Redundancy in Stream
Dissertation: Large Eddy Simulations of Turbulent Flows Processing Applications for Improved Fault Resiliency and
Without Use of the Eddy Viscosity Concept Real-Time Performance
Giovanni Sutanto, Computer Science, B.Engr., Bandung Institute Jason Anh Khoa Tran, Electrical Engineering, B.S., University of
of Technology, Indonesia; B.Engr., Institut Teknologi Bandung, California, Irvine; M.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Indonesia; M.S., University of Southern California Dissertation: Multi Robot Experimentation and Consensus via
Dissertation: Leveraging Structure for Learning Robot Distributed Ledger Technology
Control and Reactive Planning Jennifer Kim Anh Tran, American Studies and Ethnicity, B.A.,
Subhasish Sutradhar, Chemistry, B.Equiv., Indian Institute of University of California, San Diego
Technology – Kanpur, India Dissertation: Refugee Worlds: Reflections on Race, Politics and
Madison Rae Efstathiou Swayne, Urban Planning and Everyday Living in the SF East Bay
Development, B.S., Grad.Cert., M.A., University of Southern John Joseph Tran, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., University of
California Notre Dame
Dissertation: Three Essays on Environmental Justice in Dissertation: Optimization of the Combinatoric Closely
Real Estate, Public Services, and Policy Spaced Objects Resolution Algorithm with Adiabatic
Sina Taghvaee, Engineering, B.S., Sharif University of Quantum Annealing
Technology, Iran Trinh Khiet Tran, Development, Stem Cells and Regenerative
Dissertation: Stochastic Multi-Hazard Risk Analysis of Medicine, B.S., California State University, Long Beach
Coastal Infrastructure Stephanie Tsai, Craniofacial Biology, M.S., D.D.S., National
Kujin Tang, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, B.S., Taiwan University
Peking University, China; M.S., University of Southern Dissertation: Alx1 Regulatory Network in Avian Craniofacial
California Morphogenesis
Dissertation: Applications and Improvements of Background Chun-Chih Tseng, Genetic, Molecular and Cellular Biology, B.S.,
Adjusted Alignment-free Dissimilarity Measures National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan; M.S., University of
Meixin Tao, Medical Biophysics, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong Southern California
University, China Dissertation: A Novel Role of GRP78 in Regulating Cell
Kristina Jasmine Tatiossian, Medical Biology, B.S., University of Migration and p53 Expression
California, Davis Tansel Uras, Computer Science, B.S., M.S., Sabanci University,
Zhanerke Temirgaliyeva, Mathematics, B.A., Lomonosov Turkey
Moscow State University, Russia Vijaya Pooja Vaikari, Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics,
Dissertation: Well-posedness and Long Time Behavior of M.S., University of Southern California
Solutions of the Modified Boussinesq Equations Dissertation: Clinical, Functional and Therapeutics Analysis of
Ian Edgar Thacker, Urban Education Policy, B.A., University of CD99 in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Colorado Boulder; M.A., University of California, Berkeley; George G. Vega Yon, Biostatistics, B.S., M.S., University of
M.S., University of Southern California Adolfo Ibanez, Chile; M.S., California Institute of Technology
Dissertation: The Influence of Numerical Estimation Skills Deepak Verma, Chemistry, M.S., IISER – Mohali, India
and Epistemic Cognition in Plausibility Judgments and Yatin Wadhawan, Computer Science, B.S., M.B.A., Jaypee
Conceptual Change Institute of Information Technology, India; M.S., University of
Catherine Marion Theis, Literature and Creative Writing, B.A., Southern California
University of Vermont; M.F.A., University of Iowa; M.F.A., Sophia Wagner Serrano, Cinematic Arts, B.A., University of
University of Montana Chicago; M.A., University of Southern California
Dissertation: H.D.’s Dramatic Poetics: Tragedy, Translation, Dissertation: Visual Media, Political Activism, and the
and Processional Poems Construction of Cultural Memory in the Mexican “Drug War”
Subodh Chandra Tiwari, Materials Science, B.Equiv., Banaras (2006-Present)
Hindu University, India; B.Equiv., Indian Institute of Robert Lewis Walker, Petroleum Engineering, B.S., Marietta
Technology – Bombay/Powai, India College; M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Quantum Molecular Dynamics and Machine Beibei Wang, Physics, B.S., University of Science and Technology
Learning for Non-equilibrium Processes in Quantum of China
Materials Dissertation: Neural Network for Molecular Dynamics
Stimulation and Design of 2D Metamaterials

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Doctor of Philosophy (continued)

Bo Wang, Physics, M.S., Shandong University, China Kirstin Elise Washington, Geological Sciences, B.A., M.S.,
Dissertation: Light Emission from Carbon Nanotubes and University of Pennsylvania
Two-dimensional Materials Dissertation: Lithium Isotopes as a Carbon Cycle Proxy:
Congyue Wang, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Wuhan Examining the Effects of High-temperature Weathering,
University of Science and Technology, China; M.S., M.S., Understanding Brachiopod Archives, and Validating Cenozoic
University of Southern California Records
Dissertation: Stability and Folding Rate of Proteins and Garrett Michael Weaver, Biostatistics, B.S., M.S., University of
Identification of Their Inhibitors Southern California
Fangzhou Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin Wei Wei, East Asian Languages and Cultures, B.A., M.A.,
University, China; M.S., M.S., M.S., University of Southern Beijing Normal University, China; M.A., Kanazawa University
California Dissertation: Discourse Particles in Mandarin Chinese
Dissertation: Timing Verification for Rapid Single-Flux- Xiaohan Wei, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., University
Quantum (RSFQ) Logic: New Paradigm, Models, and of Science and Technology of China; M.S., University of
Methods Southern California
Jue Wang, Business Administration, B.A., Renmin University of Dissertation: I. Asynchronous Optimization over Weakly
China Coupled Renewal Systems. II. High Dimensional Estimation
Dissertation: Humans and Automation: Studies on the under Weak Moment Assumptions: Structured Recovery and
Creation of Regulations in Nascent Drone Industry Matrix Estimation
Kaidong Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., M.S., Beijing Ariel Hannah Wein, Chemistry, B.A., Pomona College
University of Posts and Telecommunications, China Benjamin Robin Weiss, Sociology, B.A., Occidental College;
Dissertation: Improving Spectrum Efficiency of 802.11ax M.A., University of Southern California
Networks Marissiko Miriam Wheaton, Urban Education Policy, B.A.,
Lu Wang, Chemical Engineering, B.Engr., Tianjin University, University of California, Irvine; M.A., New York University
China Dissertation: Consciousness is Power: Asian Pacific Islander
Dissertation: High-Throughput Nanoparticle Fabrication and Desi American Critical Race Resistance
Nano-Biomembrane Interactions Brent Jeffrey Wilkinson, Development, Stem Cells and
Shichen Wang, Economics, B.A., University of California, Regenerative Medicine, B.S., California State University,
Berkeley Long Beach
Weili Wang, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, B.S., Robert Wodnicki, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., McGill
Peking University, China; M.S., University of Southern University, Canada
California Dissertation: Highly Integrated 2D Ultrasonic Arrays and
Dissertation: Predicting Virus-host Interactions Using Electronics for Modular Large Apertures
Genomic Data and Applications to Metagenomics Jonathan Charles Wright, Philosophy, B.A., Biola University
Weinan Wang, Applied Mathematics, B.S., Chongqing Dissertation: Conceptually Permissive Attitudes
University of Posts and Telecommunications, China; M.A., Kwame-Lante Wright, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Cooper
University of Kansas Union
Dissertation: Regularity Problems for the Boussinesq Dissertation: High-Performance Distributed Computing for
Equations Wireless IoT and Connected Vehicle Systems
Ye Wang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Xi’an Jiaotong Fanqi Wu, Materials Science, B.Engr., Central South University,
University, China; M.S., Peking University, China China; M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Video Object Segmentation and Tracking with Dissertation: Printed Electronics Based on Carbon Nanotubes
Deep Learning Techniques and Two-Dimensional Transition Metal Dichalcogenides
Yingfei Wang, Business Administration, B.S., M.Acc., University Hao Wu, Applied Mathematics, B.S., Nanjing University, China;
of Southern California M.S., M.S., M.S., University of Southern California
Dissertation: Innovation Orientation, Labor Market, and Dissertation: Statistical Insights into Deep Learning and
Employee Non-wage Compensation Flexible Causal Inference
Zhongying Wang, Molecular Biology, B.S., Shanghai Jiao Tong Qianhui Wu, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Rensselaer
University, China Polytechnic Institute
Dissertation: Exploring Metabolic Activity with Fluorescent Sharon Gao Wu, Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics, B.S.,
Lifetime Microscopy and Omic Data Integration in Pancreatic Arizona State University
Beta Cells Dissertation: The Role of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Acute
Christopher Michael Warren, Preventive Medicine, B.A., Leukemia
Northwestern University

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Tzu-Fan Wu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., National Taiwan Qian Yu, Electrical Engineering, B.S., M.S., Massachusetts
University; M.S., University of California, Los Angeles Institute of Technology
Dissertation: Nonuniform Sampling and Digital Signal Dissertation: Coded Computing: A Transformative Framework
Processing for Analog-to-Digital Conversion for Resilient, Secure, Private, and Communication Efficient
Kimberley Nicole Wunder, Development, Stem Cells and Large Scale Distributed Computing
Regenerative Medicine, B.S., Arizona State University Rachel C. Yuan, Neuroscience, B.A., University of Southern
Weining Xin, Economics, B.S., The Chinese University of California
Hong Kong Dissertation: Sensorimotor Integration in Parallel Cortico-
Huijing Xu, Biomedical Engineering, B.Engr., Shanghai basal Ganglia Loops during Vocal Learning
Jiao Tong University, China; M.S., University of Southern Kun Yue, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Florida International
California University
Dissertation: Design and Application of Conformal Parylene Jeonghwan Yun, Economics, B.A., M.A., Yonsei University,
Multi-Electrode Arrays for Multiple Sub-Region Recordings South Korea
from Rat Hippocampus Ali Zarei Baygi, Engineering, B.S., Technical and Engineering
Yifan Xu, Health Economics, M.S., Harvard School of Public Campus of Shahid Beheshti University, Iran
Health Dissertation: Fate of Antibiotic Resistance in Anaerobic
Zhiming Xu, Communication, B.A., M.A., Tianjin Normal Membrane Bioreactors
University, China; M.A., University of Southern California Chubing Zeng, Biostatistics, B.S., Wuhan University, China;
Dissertation: A Multitheoretical Multilevel Explication of M.S., Columbia University
Crowd-enabled Organizations: Exploration/Exploitation, Chen Zhang, Neuroscience, B.Engr., Tsinghua University, China;
Social Capital, Signaling, and Homophily as Determinants of M.S., University of Southern California
Associative Mechanisms in Donation-based Crowdfunding Dissertation: Early Screenings for Neurological Populations via
Jiaowen Yang, Mathematics, B.S., Tsinghua University, China; Altered Eye Movement Control and Brain Functions
M.S., University of Southern California Dong Zhang, Mathematics, B.S., Peking University, China; M.S.,
Dissertation: Information Geometry and Optimal Transport University of Southern California
Xiufeng Yang, Mechanical Engineering, B.Engr., M.Engr., Dissertation: Congestion in Negative Curvature
Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China; M.S., Heming Zhang, Electrical Engineering, B.S., M.S., Delft
University of Southern California University of Technology, Netherlands
Yuxiao Yang, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Tsinghua Dissertation: Local-aware Deep Learning: Methodology and
University, China; M.S., University of Southern California Applications
Dissertation: Closed-Loop Brain-Machine Interfaces for Mengge Zhang, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, B.S.,
Control of Brain States Tsinghua University, China
Zhi Yang, Biostatistics, B.S., University of Science and Dissertation: Study of Virus-Host Infectious Relationship with
Technology of China; M.S., University of Illinois at Chicago Supervised Learning Methods
Chia-An Yen, Molecular Biology, B.S., University of California, Tian Zhang, Medical Biology, B.S., South China University of
San Diego Technology; M.S., University of Southern California
Belinda Yew, Psychology, B.A., University of New South Wales, Yue Zhang, Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, B.S., M.S.,
Australia; M.A., University of Southern California The Ohio State University; M.S., Cornell University
Dissertation: Dynamic Cerebrovascular Resistance in Aging Dissertation: Functional Study of NLRPn and Molecule
and Cognitive Decline: Investigation Using Paced Breathing Interaction
and Hypercapnia Huan Zhao, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Nanjing University,
Joycelyn Kay Yip, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., M.S., University China; M.S., University of Southern California
of Southern California Dissertation: 2D Layered Materials: Fundamental Properties
Caiqun Yu, Chemistry, B.S., California State University, and Device Applications
Sacramento Mengtian Zhao, Psychology, B.A., University of Notre Dame;
Gene Jong Yu, Biomedical Engineering, B.S., University of M.A., University of Southern California
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Dissertation: Preparing for Natural Disasters: Investigating the
Dissertation: Functional Consequences of System Architecture Effects of Gain-Loss Framing on Individual Choices
and Scale in a Computational Neuronal Network Model of the Qianwei Zhao, Social Work, B.L., Shandong University of
Hippocampus Finance and Economics, China; M.S.W., University of
Pennsylvania
Dissertation: Incarceration Trajectories of Mothers in State and
Federal Prisons and Their Relation to the Mother’s Mental
Health Problems and Child’s Risk of Incarceration

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Yinjian Zhao, Astronautical Engineering, B.Engr., Harbin Yingsheng Zhou, Chemistry, B.S., Nanjing University, China
Institute of Technology, China; M.S., University of Southern Xuan Zuo, Electrical Engineering, B.Engr., Xi’an Jiaotong
California University, China; M.S., Hong Kong University of Science and
Yiying Zheng, Chemistry, B.S., Nanyang Technological Technology
University, Singapore Dissertation: Design and Testing of SRAMS Resilient to Bias
Charlie Chengyi Zhong, Epidemiology, B.S., University of Temperature Instability (BTI) Aging
California, San Diego; M.P.H., Drexel University; M.S., Jekaterina Zyuzin, Neuroscience, B.S., University of Washington
University of Southern California Dissertation: Value-Based Decision-Making in Younger and
Yi Zhou, Computer Science, B.Engr., M.Engr., Shanghai Older Adults
Jiao Tong University, China
Dissertation: Deep Models for Shapes, Structures and Motion

Graduate Certificate – Gender Studies

Cary Leonard Klemmer Katherine Partridge Qiumeng Sun
Darshana Sreedhar Mini Rosanne Amosovs Sia

Graduate Certificate – Geographic Information Science and Technology

Christopher Richard Abalo Philip Henry Griffin Robyn Lee Howell Thai Van Le
Adam Dotson Kelly Woody Gulledge Katrina Marie Kaiser Benjamin Toney
Nolan Estremo Angela Harris Megan Rae Kelly Anne Brooks Warner
Stephanie Green Damien Herndon Joy Michele Kuter

Graduate Certificate – Geospatial Intelligence

Heather Carr William Blake Fulkerson Ronald Eugene Webb
Peter Elliott Jenna A. Pollard

Graduate Certificate – Religious Studies

Victoria Rose Montrose

Graduate Certificate – Spatial Analytics

Michael Pfonner

Graduate Certificate – Translation Studies

Edith Jane Adams Jane Kassavin
Ichigo Mina Kaneko

Graduate Certificate – Visual Studies

Heidi Amin-Hong Jacob Bushnell Bohrod Simon James Judkins Isabel Frampton Wade
Kendra Myers Atkin Grace Taryn Converse Jayson Brett Lantz Ashley Simone Young
Sara Elizabeth Bakerman Harrison Diskin Joselyn Whitney Takacs Shan Mu Zhao
Emma Liane Benayoun Huan He Michael Anthony Turcios

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Dean Anthony Bailey

Master of Science – Criminal Justice

Jazmin Diaz, B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills Reza Nia, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles
Rachel Zoe Firsht, B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Tiona Lynn Nicholas, B.A., University of Texas at Dallas
Gabrielle Gagnon, B.A., St. John’s University Brenda Sanchez, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Shannon Marie Kegley, B.S., Lane College Fredrick Roy Smally, B.A., Benedictine College
Avick Manukian, B.S., Union Institute & University Carlos Vazquez, B.S., University of Phoenix; M.A., Argosy
Brandon Do Nguyen, B.S., California State University, University; Ed.D., Argosy University
Dominguez Hills

Master of Science – Human Resource Management

Vivian Marie Aldapa, B.A., California State University, Channel Courtney Elizabeth Cartier, B.B.A., California State University,
Islands Sacramento
Ismael Aleman, B.A., California State University, San Bernardino Carlos Cea, B.S., Portland State University
Tatiana A. Alfaro, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Jenny Chang Kwan, B.S., American InterContinental University
Aljelyn Alvarez-Guhit, B.S., University of Southern California Stephanie Speer Chapman, B.A., Loyola Marymount University
Alexandra Angel, B.S., California State University, Channel Ebone’ G. Charles, B.S., Southern Adventist University
Islands Yan Chen, B.A., Sichuan University, China
Medina Sarah Archer, B.S., San Jose State University Yanfen Chen, B.S., California State Polytechnic University,
Teresa Arocho, B.B.A., Loyola Marymount University Pomona
Sofia Arzate, B.S., Azusa Pacific University Abelino Chinchilla, B.S., California State Polytechnic University,
Teni Asiun, B.S., California State University, Northridge Pomona
Iris Astudillo, B.A., Loyola Marymount University Denise S. Choi, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Veronica Michele Avila, B.A., University of the Incarnate Word Sarah Chua, B.B.A., California State University, Northridge
Lizeth Avila-Arteaga, B.A., California State University, Linda Sagita Chung, B.A., Surabaya University, Indonesia
Los Angeles Emilie Cooksey, B.S., Pennsylvania State University
Rachel Elizabeth Balboa, B.S., University of the Incarnate Word Chad Cozean, B.A., Utah Valley University
Heather Danielle Bartek, B.A., Western Washington University Nicole Adelle Romea Cruz, B.A., Cebu Doctors’ University,
Susan Eileen Baxter, B.A., University of Southern California Philippines
Elexis Thuy Bennett, B.A., California State University, Debbra Linn Cuellar, B.S., Park University
San Bernardino Jenna Nicole Dair, B.S., University of California, Davis
Aliyah Atrice Benton, B.S., North Carolina A&T State Jasmin Dalili, B.A., University of California, Irvine
University Naomi-Uyen Dang, B.S., California State University, Long Beach
Savannah Bernard, B.A., California State University, Fresno JanLe Daniels-Johnson, B.S., Franklin University; M.B.A.,
Nicole Elizabeth Black, B.S., San Diego State University Franklin University
Pauline Boghoskhanian, B.A., University of California, Irvine Ashley J. Davis, B.S., University of La Verne
Elizabeth Bonicatto, B.S., University of La Verne Patricia Dawson, B.S., California State University, Sacramento
Brenda Booth West, B.A., University of Redlands Laylani De La Vega, B.A., University of Southern California
Jacqueline Branum, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Kathleen Hang Diaz, B.A., California State University, Fullerton
Eryn Elizabeth Brooks, B.A., University of Idaho Tara Unsiog Diaz, B.S., University of Guam
Shannon Kim Brooks, B.S., North Dakota State University; Tiffany Thuy Dinh, B.S., California State Polytechnic University,
M.C.M., University of Southern California Pomona
Robert Christopher Burns, B.S., Arizona State University Traci Donaca, B.S., University of Houston
Daisy Evelyn Carlos, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Kimberley Claire Driscoll, B.S., Santa Clara University
Hallie Kathryn Carpenter, B.S., University of Utah Jennifer Du, B.S., San Diego State University
Taylor Renee Carr, B.A., San Diego State University Melissa Duenas, B.A., California State University, Northridge
Georgette Azelin Carrasco, B.S., California State University, Miguel Angel Dussan, B.S., University of Central Florida
Los Angeles Brianna Earl, B.B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University

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Jamaine Earl, B.S., University of Maryland University College Erica Salas Jaranilla-Pena, B.A., California State University,
Nathan P. Echols, B.A., Simpson University San Marcos
Carla Eckman, B.S., University of Phoenix Sophie Anne Jasinski, B.A., Mount Holyoke College
Syan Ekwegh, B.S., California State University, Dominguez Hills Ena Jezildzic, B.S., Saint Mary’s College of California
Cameron Ericksen, B.A., University of Oregon Jacqueline Jin, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Elisa Sabes Espley-Jones, B.S., California State University, Sarah Michelle Johnson, B.A., California State University,
Long Beach Fullerton
Christian Emily Fairing Placinta, B.S., San Diego State Diana Ashley Johnston, B.B.A., California State University,
University Long Beach
Shannon Falotico, B.A., University of San Diego Daesha S. Jordan, B.A., San Francisco State University
Anthony Louis Felix, B.A., Chapman University Talia Melanie Kalfayan, B.A., University of California,
Tara Fitzkoff, B.S., Ohio University Los Angeles
Felicia Gloria Flores, B.S., California State University, East Bay Paiea Kalili, B.A., Temple University
Martin Antonio Flores, B.S., San Francisco State University Reka Maria Katona, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Ashley Rose Floyd, B.A., Ashford University Kamalpreet Kaur, B.A., University of Washington
Briana McGuire Foster, B.S., Texas A&M International D’uana Keeve, B.S., James Madison University
University Jacquelyn Mei Li Ketring, B.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa
Bianca Michelle Fuentealba, B.A., California State University, Zoe Vicky Kitsios, B.S., St. John’s University
Fullerton Danielle Klein, B.S., Northeastern University
Osamu Fujii, B.L., Keio University, Japan Katrina Kochergen, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
James Francisco Garcia, B.A., San Francisco State University Emily Kraiem, B.A., Indiana University, Bloomington
Maria Elena Garcia, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University Jacqueline Marie Laird, B.A., Southern Oregon University
Michel Garcia, B.S., University of the Philippines Reina Lansangan, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Perrie Anthony Garcia, B.A., University of California, Irvine Gabriel Anthony Lanza, B.A., Chapman University
Rima Rina Gasparyan, B.A., University of California, Irvine Carlos Lara, B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Laura Goldberg, B.A., Elon University Cinderella Lasala, B.S., University of Southern California
Josue Daniel Gonzalez, B.S., California State University, Sarah Le, B.A., Seattle University
Los Angeles Albert Min Lee, B.A., Whitman College
Brittney Goodwin, B.A., California State University, Sacramento Sandra Levis, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Arbi Haghverdian, B.S., California State University, Northridge Gabrielle Ligad, B.A., University of California, Irvine
Asnavi Haji, B.S., University of California, Davis Aminika Lott, B.S., Tennessee State University
Natalia Hanson, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Jordin Noelle Lowes, B.A., University of Redlands
Amanda Michelle Harnage, B.A., Ashford University Helen My Luong, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles
Kim Hatamiya, B.A., Stanford University Jodi Renae Makela, B.S., Central Michigan University; M.A.,
Hallie Morgan Hatch, B.A., Arizona State University Central Michigan University
Tanner Robert Hatch, B.S., Brigham Young University Angelica Mangindin, B.A., University of California, San Diego
Jael Henckel-Beaudette, B.S., Westwood College Franco Renzo Mannucci, B.S., San Jose State University
Humberto Noel Hernandez, B.A., University of California, Michelle Manoukian, B.A., Pepperdine University
Los Angeles Natalie Manoukian, B.S., California State University, Northridge
Jennifer Hernandez, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Ryann Navarro Masuhay, B.A., University of Washington
Stephanie Hernandez, B.A., University of California, Irvine Nicole Diane De Vera Mata, B.S., University of Southern
Terry Tanairy Hernandez, B.S., California State Polytechnic California
University, Pomona Courtney McCormick, B.A., Texas Tech University
Kristina H. Hill, B.A., Loyola Marymount University Erin Samantha McFadden, B.B.A., Pacific Lutheran University
Vanessa Hill-Jasso, B.S., University of Redlands Kelly Jean McGavin, B.A., Lynchburg College
Anh V. Hong, B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Jasmine Marie Mencias, B.A., University of Southern California
Pomona Amy Micheo, B.A., Yale University
Lucy Huang, B.S., California State University, Fresno Maria Luisa Millan, B.S., Northern Arizona University
Elen Hunanyan, B.A., Woodbury University Glorianne Montes, B.S., Northeastern University
Trisha Huyler, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Maria Morgan, B.S., Post University
Paul Andrew Idos, B.A., University of California, Irvine Lusine Mosinyan, B.S., University of Southern California
Patrick Irving, B.S., University of Phoenix; M.B.A., University of Caroline Cameron Munoz, B.S., University of Houston
Phoenix Tara Murray, B.A., College of Charleston

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Daniela Navin, B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Jugdip Sandhu, B.A., University of California, Davis; M.P.A.,
Pomona University of Southern California
Dylan Timothy Ngo, B.B.A., California State Polytechnic Vanessa Bernice Sandoval, B.S., California State University,
University, Pomona Los Angeles
Breanna Doan-Thy Nguyen, B.S., University of San Francisco Jamichelle Delos Santos Saure, B.A., University of Southern
Dianna Nguyen, B.A., San Jose State University California
Yvonne Thuy Vy Nguyen, B.A., California State University, Madison Scambray, B.A., University of Arizona
Fullerton Amber Brooke Shanny, B.S., California State University,
Tatum Laura Nissen, B.A., University of California, Davis Northridge
Michelle Ochoa, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Emily Sakura Shavers, B.S., University of Washington
Sarhye Veneice Olguin, B.B.A., University of Redlands Matthew Clinton Shrader, B.A., University of California,
Gretheel Lisset Olvera, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Santa Cruz
Francesca Filomena Ortega, B.A., University of California, Norma Elizabeth Silva, B.S., California State University,
Santa Barbara Los Angeles
Raquel Ortega, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles Antonio Solis, B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
Emily Elizabeth Ostrowski, B.A., University of South Florida Ana Zela Soliz, B.S., Park University; M.S.W., University of
Anna Pall, LL.B., Russian State Social University, Russia Southern California
Mona Parizi, B.A., University of California, Irvine Lucas Carl Strader, B.B.A., Post University; M.B.V., University of
Shawn Park, B.A., University of California, Riverside Southern California
Clara Parto, B.B.A., Loyola Marymount University Alexa Stuto, B.S., Bryant University
Krystine Pasco, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles Alexis Tamayo, B.S., California State University, Monterey Bay
Eagen Janel Patterson, B.A., University of California, Davis Anett Tarto Erwin, B.A., University of Nyíregyháza, Hungary
Brett A. Payne, B.A., California State University, Northridge Michele Ann Zube Tasker, B.S., Southern New Hampshire
Angel Paz, B.S., California State University, Long Beach University
Taylor Ann Pereyra, B.A., Pepperdine University Nancy Mary Tawadros, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University
Marlyn Alexis Pineda, B.A., California State University, Phuong Thu Thai, B.A., University of Washington
Los Angeles Carolyn Marie Thomas, B.S., University of San Francisco
Annabelle Marie Pomeroy, B.S., California State University, Sumy Mary Thomas, B.S., Bangalore University, India
Sacramento Martha Elena Torres, B.A., California State University,
Jennifer Marie Porter, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Northridge
Joaquina Ramos, B.S., California State University, Channel Cara Anita Tovey, B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Islands Cathy Tri, B.A., San Jose State University
Diana Rangel, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Almog Trost, B.A., Saint Mary’s College of California
Marisol Reiner, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Anahit Tsaturyan, B.A., Armenian State University of
Carlos Savados Renteria, B.A., University of California, Economics, Armenia
Los Angeles Stefane Van Niekerk, B.S., Youngstown State University
Carla Nori Shobu Resnik, B.A., San Diego State University Cynthia Velasco, B.B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Alexander Paul Reyes, B.A., University of California, Berkeley Sandra Velasco, B.S., California State Polytechnic University,
James Michael Ritchie, B.A., California State University, Pomona
Fullerton Rebecca Velez, B.S., Arizona State University
Jordan Christopher Robinson, B.S., California State University, Marco Adalid Villa, B.B.A., California State University,
East Bay Stanislaus
Mariela Rodriguez, B.A., California State University, Deven Villarin, B.S., California State University, Sacramento
Long Beach Monica Leticia Villegas, B.A., San Diego State University
Elizabeth Romero, B.S., University of Southern California Jason Michael Voyles, B.A., Pacific Oaks College
Pauline Christine Rosa, B.S., California State University, Michael James Walter, B.F.A., Savannah College of Art and
Sacramento Design
Gabriela Rosenada Valdes, B.A., Occidental College Nicholas Blake Waters, B.S., University of Utah
Safiya Ruffin, B.A., San Francisco State University Diijon Williams, B.S., University of Redlands
Fereti Sa’Au, B.S., Central Washington University Madison Lynn Wise, B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Mey Saechao, B.A., San Francisco State University Steven Paul Wood, B.S., Old Dominion University
Ritu Sahai, B.A., University of Delhi, India Nathan James Woodside, B.A., University of California,
Lolhy M. Salinas, B.S., University of Phoenix Santa Barbara

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Master of Science – Human Resource Management (continued)

Shaune Thais Young, B.S., California State Polytechnic Khaneetha Kathleen Zerbib, B.A., University of Southern
University, Pomona California
Yijing Yuan, B.S., San Jose State University Cindy Zhang, B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Iris Zaldivar-Cameras, B.A., Mount St. Mary’s University Stella Zielinski, B.S., University of La Verne
Jessica Johanna Zaragoza, B.A., California State University,
San Marcos

Master of Science – Project Management

Quinton Adlesh, B.A., Columbia University Hillary Anne Harrington, B.A., University of California,
Emmanuelle Sanon Alexandre, B.A., University of Florida Los Angeles
Joseph Dominique Bernal Andres, B.A., University of California, Jamaal Hibbert, B.S., University of Southern California
Irvine Nicole Yvette Irving-Hogan, B.S., Southern University
Mathew Raymond Antonelli, B.S., California State University, Baton Rouge; B.S., Southern University
Sacramento Elena Iyagba, B.A./B.S., Far Eastern State Technical University,
Kirk P. Avugwi, B.S., San Jose State University Russia
Aaron Bean, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Anthony Brian Jackson, B.S., Strayer College
Melat Begashaw, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Ryan Dale Jacobs, B.A., Southern New Hampshire University
Brandon Charles Bennett, B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington Alexander Hampton Jorgensen, B.S., San Jose State University
Lara Liliana Beresteanu, B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas Badria Kateregga, B.S., California State University, Long Beach
Marie Alison Blair, B.A., Elon University Soheyl Khodaverdi-Afaghi, B.Engr., University of Montreal,
Gladstone Michael Brown, B.B.A., University of Phoenix Canada
Conor Lynn Brummer, B.B.A., California State University, Chico Karine Kuilanoff, B.S., California State University, Fullerton
Karla Lynn Burris, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Hiu Ching Kwok, B.Engr., Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Jane Cabison, B.S., University of California, Riverside Mey-Yong Lee, B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
Dominic Cotero Camacho, B.A., University of New Mexico, Sumin Lee, B.S., University of California, San Diego
Albuquerque He Liu, B.B.A., Pepperdine University
Ann Campea, B.A., University of California, Riverside; M.P.H., Howard Haotian Liu, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
California State University, Fullerton Runtong Liu, B.A., University of British Columbia, Canada
Laquintin Cathey, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Carissa Renee Lombardi, B.S., University of Phoenix
Luis Jordan Cenci, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Dayami Lopez, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Jenna Jinju Choe, B.S., Oregon State University Lenin Lopez, B.S., University of Phoenix
Braden Cleveland, B.S./B.S., University of Utah Brenda M. Love, B.B.A., Loyola University Chicago
Elliott Cobb, B.A., Santa Fe University of Art and Design Peng Lu, B.S., Arizona State University
Morgan Cormier, B.S., North Carolina State University Alejandro Raymond Maldonado, B.S., California State University,
Greggy De Guzman, B.S., Mount Saint Mary’s University Los Angeles
Adam Richard Demille, B.S., California State University, Mark Christopher Malinak, B.S., The Ohio State University
Long Beach Bryan David Martin, B.S., Trident University International
George Diaz, B.S., DeVry University Lee Travis McComas, B.A., University of Nevada, Reno; M.B.A.,
Glen Henry Dixon, M.B.A., University of Notre Dame University of Southern California
Yaxin Fan, B.A., Marymount Manhattan College Brianna Yvette Medina, B.A., California State University,
Tyler Stephen Francavilla, B.A., San Diego State University Los Angeles
Steven R Gagon, B.S., University of Utah Melissa Jane Mehring, B.S., University of Montana
Miguel Angel Galvan, B.A., University of California, Davis Joseph James Menkhaus, B.S., University of Cincinnati
Christopher Gay Albert Shigeki Morita, B.S., University of California, Riverside;
Ryan Gherardi, B.A., Texas Tech University M.S., California State University, Fullerton
Ami Catharine Gilchrist, B.S., Alabama State University Dana M. Morita, B.S., University of California, Riverside
Karly Glenn, B.S., University of San Francisco Fran J. Morris, B.A., University of Oklahoma
Priscilla Ann Gohari, B.A., Loyola Marymount University Dennis Newman, B.S., California State University, Fresno;
Adria Gutierrez, B.S., Arizona State University M.B.A., California State University, Fresno
Michael Antonio Hamilton, B.S., North Carolina A&T State Gregory Newman, B.S., University of Southern Mississippi
University Delanie Nolan, B.B.A., California State University, Channel
Qi Han, B.A., University of Southern California Islands
Robert Hanson, B.A., University of California, Irvine Jacqueline O’Brien, B.A., California State University, Fullerton

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Master of Science – Project Management (continued)

Christina Lauren Olivarria, B.S., California State Polytechnic Timothy Ryan Trias, B.S., California Polytechnic State University,
University, Pomona San Luis Obispo
Cindy Pan, B.A., Claremont McKenna College William Trimble, B.A., Eastern Washington University
Eric N. Pina, B.B.A., University of Texas, El Paso Jason S. Van Horn, B.A., Post University
Cecilia M. Preller, B.S., California Lutheran University Jessica Y. Wang, B.S., California State Polytechnic University,
Adnan Rahman, B.B.A., California State University, Northridge Pomona
Deivi Rivera, B.S., DeVry University Xinyue Wang, B.S., Southwestern University of Finance and
Ashley Rodriguez, B.A., University of St. Thomas Economics, China
Carlos Sergio Rodriguez, B.A., University of Texas at Austin Hanna Warren, B.S., California State University, Dominguez
Grace Ivonne Rogers, B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University Hills
Gregory Romero, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles Alex Wasilewski IV, B.S., Salve Regina University
Amanda Ross, B.S., Christopher Newport University Larry Lee Watson, B.S., Texas State University
Eric Shih, B.S., University of California, San Diego Lyndell Allen Werling, B.S., University of San Diego; M.B.A.,
Jason Shimabukuro, B.S., California State University, Channel University of Southern California
Islands Khalilah E. Williams, B.S., California State University,
Shane Snyder, B.S., Park University Dominguez Hills
Joyce Denny Soares, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara William David Wilson, B.A., West Texas A&M University
Karen Leslie Soto-White, B.F.A., American InterContinental Freddie Eugene Wofford Jr., B.S., University of Maryland
University University College
Subhashini Soundararajan, B.S., University of Waterloo, Canada Jiadi Xu, B.S., China Agricultural University
Jeffrey Su, B.Arch., University of Southern California Fnu Yilinna, B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Brian Summons, B.B.A., American InterContinental University Zhu Zhang, B.L., Beijing University of Technology, China

Master of Management – Library and Information Science

Angela L. Brown, B.A., Southeastern Louisiana University Johnie Morales Herrera, B.A., California State University,
Jazmyn Asia Carter, B.S., University of Arizona; M.P.A., Northridge
California State University, Long Beach Stacy Evans Parish, B.A., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Emily Chang, B.A., University of California, San Diego Pk Phillips, B.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute; M.A., Loyola
Magaly Coronado, B.A., Lewis & Clark College Marymount University
Jeremy Latham Davies, B.A., San Diego State University Cassondra Plucknett, B.A., Concordia University
Priscilla Maria Estrada, B.A., Whittier College Kimberly Nicolina Rosy Poleshuk, B.A., Simon Fraser University,
Mackenzie Marie Ethington, B.A., University of Utah Canada
Christine Noel Fountain, B.A., University of California, Davis Alexandria Precie, B.A., California State University,
Katia Graham, B.A., Barnard College; M.S., Columbia College San Bernardino
David Medina Guzman, B.A., California State University, Alvaro Quezada, B.S., California State University, Los Angeles
Northridge; M.A., California State University, Northridge Sara Sprague, B.A., Washington University in St. Louis; J.D.,
Denise Ashley Hernandez, B.A., California State University, Roger Williams University
Northridge Kelly A. States, B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Yurri U. Hyun, B.A., University of Southern California Trista Michelle Lorraine Tabanico, B.S., Grand Canyon
Annie Leung, B.A., University of California, San Diego University
Alma Rosa Lopez, B.A., California State University, Fullerton Jenna Takenouchi, B.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa
Kelly Marie Maldonado, B.A., California State University, Madison Michelle Barili Teodo, B.S., California Polytechnic State
Los Angeles University, San Luis Obispo
Katherine Martinez-Santos, B.A., California State University, Erik Valenzuela, B.A., San Diego State University
Los Angeles Robert M. Wickman, B.B.A., Temple University; J.D., Howard
Sapphire Masterson, B.B.A., American InterContinental University
University Amy Yang, B.A., California State University, Long Beach
Barbara Loheide Melendez, B.A., Grand Canyon University Taylor Christine Ytuarte, B.A., University of California, Davis

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C A N D I D AT E S F O R C O M M I S S I O N

Naval/Marine Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Unit

Colonel Sean McBride
Wyatt Autterson, Economics Aaron Hobson, Industrial and Tristan Martel, Aerospace Engineering
Julia Brunn, International Relations Systems Engineering Anthony Pedreira, International Relations
Connor Cogdill, Economics & Mathematics Michael Hodge, Public Policy Austin Reinhold, Industrial and
Trevor Gilbert, Economics Joshua Hoefner, Business Administration Systems Engineering
Josefina Garza, Economics Franklin Lin, Health Promotion and Isai Oqueli, International Relations
Charlotte Hennegan, Disease Prevention Studies
Mechanical Engineering

Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Unit

Lieutenant Colonel Reid J. Wynans
Inkoo Kang, International Relations Sean Liew, International Relations
Jong Su Kim, International Relations Isaac Talavera, Physics
& Human Security and Geospatial
Intelligence

Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Trojan Battalion

Lieutenant Colonel Laura J. Skinner
Nick Bellavance, Human Biology Dillon Kim, Human Biology Max Suzuki, Mechanical Engineering
Patrick Ewing, Economics Savannah Mercado, Social Work Cameron Whiteside, Geodesign
Owen Johnson, Political Science Daniel Suber, Business Administration George Zheng, Strategic Public Relations

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S P E C I A L A WA RD S

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 members, 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

Isabella Sarah Hauptman, Cognitive Science

Salutatorians
Thomas Jae Hyun Kim, International Relations Gavin Thomas Kress, Biomedical Engineering

Emma Josephine Bradley Bovard Award

Founded and sponsored by the Faculty Women’s Club of the University of Southern California, this
honor is awarded to the graduating students who have attained the highest scholarship average of all
women at the university for the four-year period of their undergraduate courses.

Savannah Abbey Benz, International Relations Isabella Sarah Hauptman, Cognitive Science
Rose Francesca Bueno, Cinema and Media Studies Sarah Elizabeth Leitner, Law, History and Culture
Danielle Lynne Collins, English & Spanish

University Trustees Award

This honor is awarded to the graduating students who have attained the highest scholarship average
of all men at the university for the four-year period of their undergraduate courses.

Nihar Goel Agrawal, Computer Science Michael James Wong, Health and Human Sciences
Neelesh Bagrodia, Biomedical Engineering Jingyun Yang, Computer Science
Rae Lan, Neuroscience

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USC Provost’s Award

This honor is awarded to the graduating students who have attained the highest scholarship average
of all undergraduate transfer students at the university.

Annelisse Montes, Human Biology Danielle Morales, Public Policy

Honor Christabelle Hayball, Political Science Zhonghao Shi, Computer Science
Mami Horikawa, Chemistry Adrien Verus, Narrative Studies
Aris Mangasarian, Psychology Elizabeth Winnicki, Human Biology

Phi Beta Kappa Undergraduate Recognition Award

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.

Jane Clark, Classics & English Isaiah Smith, Human Biology & Geological Sciences

Phi Kappa Phi Student Recognition Award

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.

Nikki Darling, Literature and Creative Writing Xiaochen Li, Chemical Engineering
Sophie Hammond, History & English Danielle Takahashi, Cinematic Arts

Rockwell Dennis Hunt Scholastic Award

This honor is awarded to an alumna or alumnus of USC who is pursuing a graduate or professional
degree at the university and who is most representative of the Trojan Family’s traditions and values.

Mackenzie D. Postel, Ph.D./M.D.

Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award

This honor is awarded to three graduate teaching assistants—from diverse areas such as the
natural sciences and engineering, social sciences, and humanities and arts—who have exhibited
consistent excellence in the classroom and symbolize the university’s dedication to the education of
scholar–teachers.

Nina Christie, Psychology & Public Health David Velasquez, Urban Education Policy
Zhanerke Temirgaliyeva, Mathematics

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 select number of annual Discovery Scholar Prizes of $10,000, awarded at
graduation for the purpose of postbaccalaureate study.

Armand Amin Amini Madeleine Anne Becker Rose Bueno* Nicole E. Buss*
Anya Leily Arami Catherine Denise Bedoya Virginia Page Boxley Christopher Michael Dean
Shir Attias Azin Behbahani Bullington Cheshire
Neelesh Bagrodia Sofia Maria Bosch Elise S. Burger Jeffery Cheung

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Discovery Scholars (continued)

Scarlet Jinae Cho Jamie Nicole Kagan Guadalupe Mota* Pooja Singh*
Leah Chueh Kanak Kapur Ellen Murray Isaiah Emmanuel Smith
Conner Chyung Sina Karachiani Sameer Nair-Desai Abigail Christine Angela
Asia Bryana Clarkson Jordan Tyler Kessler Isabelle Nazha Stepnitz
Jason Emmett Collins Hana Khan Samantha N. Noor Sharon Talasazan
Elliot Danielsson Jed Kim Nia Norwood William Tipper
Srividya Dasaraju Kayla Koerting Vanessa Akelian Ocon Matthew Patrick Sullivan
Catherine Deptuch Samantha Kosai Antonio Sol Okun Tomazic
Dana Le Dinh Gavin Thomas Kress Brinda Patel Daniel Hayes Toomey
Amanda Kristen Douglas Sharada Krishnan Zoe Elizabeth Perez Felipe Vargas
Domia Edwards Rae Lan Haley Justine Perkins Vanya Vojvodic
Olivia Edwards Anna Lee Andrew Ranger Philps Nausheen Wakhlu
Julia Ehlert Carolyn Joy Levi Ana Teresa Prolik Schuchovski Hannah Walker*
Kareem El-Sisi Christopher James Lindsay Guancheng Qiu Leia Wang
Alexandra Marie Famiglietti Jesse MacDougall Lopez Mitiasoa Helianta Razafy* Angela Grace Wang
Joelle Marie Ferguson* Yijing Luo Erick Reyes Emma Wang
Axel Gildardo Annie Ly Megan Ritchie Yinxuan Wang
Fuentes Gutierrez Kai MacLean Joshua Rodriguez Sophie Elizabeth Wennemann
Apurva Gandhi Kristen Malini Mascarenhas Grace Soojin Ryu Elizabeth Winnicki
Luigi P. Gonzales James George McNeill Ali Sahimi Georgia Yixin Wong
Hannah Wilkos Greenberg Rohan Menon Kevin Sampson Linqi (Elly) Yang
Nicholas Guardino* Sanraj Rao Mittal Lucy Nicole Santora Jocelyn Yang
Ramina Hedayati Dominic Moog Jamie Ariel Schlacter Jingyun Yang
Mami Horikawa Ryan Rene Moreno Jacob Schwessinger
Tasfia Jahangir* Michael Morikado Joshua Eli Shaw *Discovery Scholar Prize Nominees
Shomik Jain*

Global Scholars
The Global Scholars program recognizes undergraduates who have excelled in their studies both
at home and abroad, including spending at least 10 weeks outside the United States as part of their
undergraduate experience. Up to 10 of these students are selected to receive a $10,000 prize to be
applied toward graduate study.

Anya Leily Arami Hannah Strother Dibble Anya Kiran Kushwaha Joshua Rodriguez
Natasha Arora Thomas Espinos Rae Lan* Grace Chanel Sallee
Catherine Denise Bedoya Ahmad Hassan Faisal Stacey Geisan Lau Amanda Taylor Scott
Chandler Dyan Bjork Alexandra Famiglietti Jesse MacDougall Lopez Joshua Eli Shaw
Sofia Maria Bosch* Megan Goodman Aarohi Mahableshwarkar* Julia Thorner*
Virginia Bullington* Hannah Wilkos Greenberg Jenna Marie Mazza Yuqi Tian
Nicholas Carballo Emily Faye Hawkins Michael Morikado Sarah Wagner
Aria Lee Cataño Brooke Helstrom* Ellen Bowers Murray* Sharon Wang
Sarah Leandra Cibula Victoria Susanne Houben Sameer Nair-Desai Leia Wang
Danielle Collins Sabrina Ying-Hsin Hsu Domenica Sofia Ordoñez* Andrea Williams
Ursula Graal Collins-Laine Morgan Elizabeth Kelly Erin Pineda* Jocelyn Yang
Julia Danson Sameera Khurana Ana Teresa Prolik Schuchovski
Lisa Sofia de Ràfols* Kayla Koerting Megan Ritchie *Global Scholar Prize Winners
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Steven and Kathryn Sample Renaissance Scholars

Steven and Kathryn Sample Renaissance Scholars are students who graduate with a major and minor
or two majors that are in widely separated fields of study. A faculty panel certifies the breadth of
their academic programs. 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. Each year, 10 Renaissance Scholars are selected to receive a $10,000 prize toward
graduate study.

Samantha Abdel-Latif Avia Chaya Danielle Cohen Xianqi Gu Leah Mary King
Alina Fatima Abidi Natalie Cohn-Aronoff Matthew Leland David Yu Catherine Elizabeth Knox*
Carol Belen Abrajan Anna Collier Gue Noah Andrew Koecher
Sydney Ahmed Connor Cook Yao Guo Agrima Kohli
Mikaella Ahn Ronnelle Anani Copes José Guillermo Gutiérrez Lily Kovach
Jose Lorenzo Deveza Alaras Giulia Valentina Corno Claire Eubie Ha Hailey Marie Kragelj
Zackaria Shah Ali Erin Craig Devlin Rose Halpin Yun-Cheng Ku
Ricardo Alvarez Hannah Cremer Jenna Qi Han Alyssa Lam
Armand Amin Amini Carey Linda Crooks Isabella Sarah Hauptman Sydney Jo Lance
Lauren Elizabeth Andrews Jennifer Cui Emily Faye Hawkins Jonathan Lauer
Caitlin Marie Autry Anahita Dalmia Conor Wood Hayes Christopher Junee Lee
Claire Yang Bai Keyanna Marie Daniels Jessica He Hansuh Hugh Lee
Natalie Balladarsch Julia Danson Yuejia He Jae Hoon Lee
Quinten Ballbach Champ Chadchavats Brooke Helstrom Isaac Joshua Lemus
Sooyeon Bang Darabundit Alexandra Hermacinski Jacob Robert Lester
Anastasia Barbato Stephanie Davis Shirin Herzig Carolyn Joy Levi
Ziva Kay Barsotti Faith Rose Dearborn Whitney Lauren Hester Soraya Linda Levy
Natalie Bedrossian Nathan Delgado Alexandra Paige Hill Rebecca Li
Aaron Adir Benlolo Kaitlin Alayne Disalvo Julie Ann Ho Sarah Rachael Libby
Nicolo James Betoni Sarah Toshiko Domai Melanie Nicole Holpert Sabrina Sally Jia Lieu
Lucine Araxie Beylerian Amanda Kristen Douglas Justine Hou Micah Gabriel Light*
Shrey Bhargava Shelby Renae Durkin Victoria Susanne Houben Peter Lillian
Amrita Niteen Bhat Lillian Dyre Montana Ramiah Houston Christopher James Lindsay
Lal Bilgili Setareh Ekhteraei Sabrina Hsu Emily E Liu*
Rebecca Braganca Bryan James Endsley Caitlyn Huang Sunshine Liu
Rebecca Lauren Breitstein Martina Erdstein Katrina Huft Peixuan Liu
Zoe Elizabeth Brown Julia Grace Erickson Hannah Hunt Sarah Lu
Alexander Bruno Alexandra Famiglietti* Natasha Charlotte Hunter Wei Luo
Isabella Bui Robert Feffer Kate Mijo Hwang Yuhan Ma
Alicia Lynn Burrell Ana Fehn Abigail Margaretha Jackson* Yung-Chia Ma
Kelly Elizabeth Burson Julianne Fong William James Jackson Kai MacLean
Samuel Henry Pearson Burton Mitchell Foo Elliot Bastian Jacobs Aarohi Atul Mahableshwarkar
Nicole Elizabeth Buss Rahul Francis Tasfia Jahangir Ara Mahseredjian
John Timothy Cagney Andrew Gabler Anant Jain Jarod Simon Majeika
Madison Raine Campione Gabriel Francis Galanti Zihan Ji Pratima Manga
Nicholas Kennedy Carballo Tyler James Gallagher Helen Ying Jin Morgan Colette Martin
Mariela Cardenas Kayla Elizabeth Gan Aiko Kelia Jones Emma Kopren Masterson
Claire Cassianni Richard Moreno Garcia Grace Kahle Ross Matlin
Annanlee Chang Nicholas Gardetto Nayanika Kapoor Andrea Mauro
Vineet Seth Singh Chauhan Raveena Ghanshani Kanak Kapur* Claire Mauss
Tiffany Chen Rachel Glait Sina Karachiani* Brenna Haley McCallum
Jeffrey Dae-Hyun Cho* Hannah Jeanne Goldman Joseph Keenan Madeline Chawla McCue
Leah Liu Chueh Elyse Victoria Gonzales Hana Khan Jessica Lynne Milton
Conner Taejin Chyung Megan Elizabeth Goodman* Sameera Khurana Sanraj Mittal
Sarah Marie Cigas Hardik Goyal Solomon Kim Lauren Mooney
Asia Clarkson Hannah Wilkos Greenberg Sophia Kim Maria del Pilar Morales
Judith Clayton Camilla Ann Griggs Thomas Kim Ryan Rene Moreno*

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Steven and Kathryn Sample Renaissance Scholars (continued)

Michael Kazuki Morikado Samantha Randolph Kayla Marie Soren Jialou Wang
Esmee Marie Morris Kurun Reddy Andrea Carolina Xin Wang
Alisha Nagarkar Nina Coit Regan Sotelo Gasperi Yinxuan Wang
Isabelle Nazha Nicole Rose Renna Olivia Steinkamp Yash Vijayaprasad Warty
Tessa Elisheva Nesis Kristen Leanne Rhodes Sarah Sternbach Jenni Lall Wechsler
Nia Norwood Megan Elizabeth Ritchie Mikayla Stuart Natalie Mon Ting Wong
Hannah Nowak Celia Maxine Rivera Taylor Stuart Shelby Wei Wong
Taline Safa Nsouli Joshua Rodriguez Lily Ann Sumrow Harry Worb
Jessica O’Connor Jacob Harrison Rose Clarice Ho Ching Szeto Angela Sun Wu
Rekha Anjali Olsen Myles Lawrence Rublee John Middelton Tamisiea Jean D Wu
Hailey Christina Ordal Megan Yeajoo Ryu Kaiyuan Tan Grace Xu
Isabella Anne Tongson Ortiz Samantha Ashlyn Sadoff Jacqueline Giselle Tayra Jason Toyoaki Yamashita
Christina Farish Oti Julia Saile Finn Robert Todd Iris Yao
Rachel Yeagi Paik Lauren Elizabeth Sanchez AiVi Tran Alexandria Sun Hui Yap
Matthew Joseph Paolino Ana Teresa Schuchovski Audrey Trieu Cindy Melissa Yen
Rohan V Parepally Elizabeth Grace Schuetzle Gabriela Ury Bethany Ann Yew
Annalise Pasztor Daniel Seaman Nathan Usibelli Janice Yi
Radhika Mukul Patel Mehr Sethi Clara Gwenyth Valenzuela Tyler Kenneth Yoshida
Kun Peng Kanhai Dhaval Shah Steven Vargas Alexander Young
Lacey Pike Yuchen Shi Nikhil Thomas Vettikattu Kaidi Yuan
Katarzyna Maria Pilch* Noah Silver Hailey Morgan Vice Xin Yuan
Ricardo de Almeida Pires Pooja Singh Larissa Vrablik Yingshu Zhang
Mara Isabel Pleasure Shannon Sinwell Olivia Rose Wagner
Sajani Raja Julia Sircar Nausheen Wakhlu *Renaissance Scholar Prize Winners
Nithya Deepali Rajeev Ashley Hyeyeon Sohn

Warren Bennis Scholars

The Warren Bennis Scholars Program is a university-wide initiative offered by the Office of the
Provost through the Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab at the USC Marshall School of Business. Each
year, 20 students across academic disciplines are selected at the end of their sophomore year to
receive intensive leadership training and access to top USC professors. The program honors USC
Distinguished University Professor Warren G. Bennis, an internationally recognized authority on
leadership who mentored countless students during his distinguished 35-year career at USC.

Blake Ackerman, Business Administration Inkoo Kang, International Relations

Jack Cagney, Industrial and Systems Engineering Debbie Lee, Political Science
Han Cai, Business Administration Christopher Lindsay, Astronomy & Environmental Studies
Anahita Dalmia, Narrative Studies Kai MacLean, Global Health & Political Science
Lisa de Ràfols, International Relations & Economics Michaela Murphy, Public Policy
Margaux Gjurasic, International Relations & Public Relations Rachel Solomon, Economics/Mathematics
Rachel Glait, Mechanical Engineering John Tenney, Business Administration
José Guillermo Gutiérrez, Philosophy & Political Science Kurt Weatherford, International Relations & Political Economy
Montana Houston, Non-Governmental Organizations and
Social Change

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Nationally Competitive Scholarships and Fellowships

David L. Boren Scholarship for International Study
The David L. Boren Scholarship provides funding for U.S. undergraduate students studying in Africa,
Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East. Boren Scholarships
require rigorous language study, and the majority of awardees spend a full academic year overseas.
In exchange for funding, Boren Scholarship recipients commit to working in the federal government
for at least one year after graduation.

Shir Dina Attias, International Relations & Political Economy Isabelle Lily Nazha, International Relations & French
Srividya Dasaraju, International Relations Erin Melissa Pineda, International Relations
Lisa Sofia de Ràfols, International Relations & Economics Megan Keely Smith, International Relations & French
Eunbyul Abigail Koh, International Relations & East Asian
Languages and Cultures

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Since 1946, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program has provided emerging American leaders with an
unparalleled opportunity to study, conduct research and serve as English teaching assistants abroad
to build lasting connections between the people of the United States and the people of other coun-
tries. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program currently awards more than 1,900 grants annually and oper-
ates in more than 140 countries worldwide.

Natalie Morgan Balladarsch, Public Relations Catherine Elizabeth Knox, Environmental Engineering
Dillon Thomas Brown, Public Policy & Political Economy Aarohi Atul Mahableshwarkar, International Relations
Alexander Peter Bruno, Neuroscience Kristen Malini Mascarenhas, Neuroscience
Ashley Kishore Chainani, Business Administration Chinyere Nwodim, Writing for Screen and Television
Lisa Sofia de Ràfols, International Relations & Economics Jorge Sandoval, Interactive Entertainment
Nathaniel Viet Duy Duong, Cognitive Science Michael Albert Smith, Communication
Marisa J. Fuse, International Relations & Law, History and Culture Kurtis Allen Weatherford, International Relations &
Abigail Margaretha Jackson, Philosophy & Computational Political Economy
Neuroscience Tiffany Wong, Journalism & East Asian Languages and Cultures
Nayanika Kapoor, Journalism & Political Science Melissa Jane Xu, Neuroscience

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

This fellowship program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in National Science
Foundation-supported science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines who are
pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions.

Arynn Orlanes Gallegos, Electrical Engineering

Schwarzman Scholarship
Schwarzman Scholars is a program designed to help future leaders meet the challenges of the
21st century by preparing them to better understand China’s culture, economy, governance and evolv-
ing role in the world. Up to 200 scholars are chosen annually from around the world for this highly
selective, fully funded program and will study for a one-year master’s degree at Tsinghua University,
one of China’s most prestigious institutes of higher education.

Songzhi Huang, Business Administration

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Truman Scholarship
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship awards merit-based scholarships to college juniors who have out-
standing leadership potential, plan to pursue careers in public service and wish to attend graduate
school in the U.S. or abroad to prepare for their careers. As many as 65 Truman Scholarships are
awarded nationally each year.

Kayla Marie Soren, International Relations &

Environmental Studies

Udall Scholarship
The Udall Scholarship is awarded to sophomore and junior college students committed to careers
related to the environment, tribal public policy or Native American health care.

Kayla Marie Soren, International Relations &

Environmental Studies

Student Recognition Awards

Order of the Laurel and the Palm
Exemplary leadership and high achievement characterize those selected for the Order of the Laurel
and the Palm, the highest honor accorded to undergraduates completing their programs of study.
Recipients display significant leadership that touches multiple facets of university life and have made
notable contributions that leave a lasting impact on the university community or the world at large
through their commitment to service and valuing of the university’s highest goals and ideals. Less
than one percent of undergraduates earning their degrees are selected for this honor.

Blake Ackerman Lisa De Rafols Aarohi Mahableshwarkar Brandon Wexler

Lauren Andrews Jamie Kagan Yasaman Pedram Nahid Yosufi
Zia Bedi Giselle Kim Mahin Tahsin Zannatal Zannat
Rebecca Breitstein Christopher Lindsay Steven Vargas

Order of Troy
Recipients of the Order of Troy have distinguished themselves beyond their peers in at least one facet
of university life and have made notable contributions to the university community as active leaders
or critical contributors in service to their peers, the university community or the world at large. These
students have pursued academic excellence while devoting extensive time and energy to service
outside the classroom.

Armand Amini Amanda Cawley Lillian Dyre Inkoo Kang

Savannah Benz Stephanie Chai Alexandra Famiglietti Hana Khan
Nicolo Betoni Jeffrey Cho Courtney Fassett Hadassah Kim
Princess Blamoh Dolly Chowdhury Joelle Ferguson Jasmine Klein
Adrianna Borgatello Ronnelle Copes Marisa Fuse Alyssa Lam
Rebecca Braganca Giulia Corno Tingrui Gan Jennifer Leal
Yesenia Brasby Syann Cromwell Victoria Garcia-Lopez Matthew Lee
Mary Bronaugh Katherine Cunningham Axel Fuentes Gutierrez Abigail Leung
Edgar Bustos Elliot Danielsson Paige Havens Carolyn Levi
John Cagney Stephanie Davis Gwen Howard Samantha Levi
Mariela Cardenas Alan De Santiago Elizabeth Israelian Sunshine Liu
Milena Castillo-Grynberg Georgia Delgado William Jackson Tiana Lyew
Aria Catano Anna Drabovskaya Pamela Joya Connie Machuca

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Order of Troy (continued)

Kai MacLean Kenna Nguyen Pooja Singh Rosa Wang
Adriana Martinez Amari Page Abigail Song Cameron Whiteside
Andrea Mauro Christine Park Kayla Soren Erin Wolfe
Claire Mauss John Perino Beatriz Sousa Mya Worrell
Maya McGrath Colin Petersdorf Alexandra Stella Jonathan Xue
Sabina Mendoza Kathy Pulupa John Tamisiea Jocelyn Yang
Tomas Mier Jose Rico Lee Thibodeau Linqi Yang
Megan Moore Candace Ro Camille Verendia Kaidi Yuan
Alyssa Myers Ulysses Salcido Tiffany Vuong Angel Zayas
Sameer Nair-Desai Dayanara Saucedo

Order of Areté
Areté, taken from the Greek, means virtue or excellence in attaining one’s utmost human potential.
Members of the Order of Areté have distinguished themselves among their peers through campus or
community leadership roles beyond those required for their programs of study, often making notable
contributions to the university, academic discipline, community or world at large. In these leadership
roles, members demonstrate significant depth and scope of responsibility, and they are recognized
for upholding value and meaning over individual achievement. The award represents the highest
honor accorded graduate students upon completion of their academic programs.

Adylbek Abdykalikov Allison Dorr Soraya Levy Mari Rustebakke

Christopher Alcala Kelsey Falkenberg Julianne Lewis Maritza Salazar
Esteban Alcala Akeem Faustino Lauren Maldonado Komal Shah
Yuta Ando Shangnon Fei Benjamin Manibog Joseph Skeate
Natasha Arief Claudia Fendian Alexis McDonald Kelly Smith
Roland Azurin Briah Fischer Nubia Menchaca Christie Sue
Stephen Baccari Cassandra Flores-Montano Sai Saraswathy Menon Colleen Sweeney
Ido Badash Jason Frenn Taylor Millman Zhanerke Temirgaliyeva
Talin Bchakjian Lauren Garchow Samuel Naimi Ian Thacker
Gabrielle Blanchette Chasen Getty John Oltean Payton Timmeney
Katie Bui Diana Greer Kara Onouye Justin Trop
Latrice Burks Blaise Guerriero Bethrese Padini David Tyrpak
Sierra Burton Thao Huynh Roxanna Pakkar Vijaya Vaikari
Celina Caovan Shomik Jain Cathy Park Alec Vandenberg
April Marie Castro Jasmine Jefferies Krishan Patel Aram Vartanian
Fedja Celebic Matthew Katnik Jessica Pederson Daniel Padilla Vega
Lakeya Cherry Rachel Kent Veronica Perry Li Shan Wee
Lauren Clarke Jong Su Kim Ravali Reddy D’Mitri Williams
Kristi Culpepper Gavin Kress Nina Regan Jennifer Wilson
Aamirah Dastgir Brian Lee Larry Rodriguez Janis Yue

Extraordinary Community Service Award

This honor is awarded to a graduating senior who has made very special contributions to the commu-
nity surrounding the USC University Park Campus.

Sabrina Barrow, Global Medicine

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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.

Aisha Abdullah Rose Colcord Wesley Gong Lily Kovach

Minely Aghabegian Micaela Cole Megan Goodman Brogan Kroener
Hamzah Ahmed Emma Collins Alaka Gorur Madeline Kutler
Kiarra Akiyoshi Ursula Collins-Laine Stella Grimaldi Michael Kwan
Zackaria Ali Riva Cooper Xianqi Gu Rebecca Lang
Yasmeen Anand Rachel Cope Quincy Guenther Abigail Lee
Sophia Arbess Colleen Corrigan Kate Guion Brian Lee
Elia Astiazaran Hannah Cremer Claire Ha Che Yeon Lee
Shir Attias Shalagh Cronin Pauline Hales-Brown Deborah Lee
Michelle Au Carey Crooks Sophie Hammond Irene Lee
Cameron Audras Colin Dale Jenna Han Sarah Leitner
Alexis August Faith Dearborn Julia Han Selden Leonard
Jake Ausdemore Anora Denison Isabel Hanewicz Jacob Lester
Anastasia Barbato Anjali Devgan Claire Hao Michelle Leung
Shauli Bar-On Brianna Devons Stella-Ann Harris April Li
Drew Barrie Sophia Difilippo Isabella Hauptman Hsin Li
Megan Bennett Faith Doney Honor Hayball Jessica Li
Shrey Bhargava Chirag Doshi Clair He Oscar Li
Neil Binnie Bryn Doyle Colin Heath Skylar Lin
Michela Boarnet Zane Durante Ramina Hedayati Jacob Lind
Adriana Boghosian Shelby Durkin Noah Hellum Amit Lingampalli
Mary Borchers Maximillian Dykeman Elizabeth Himawan Wendy Liu
Lana Bridi Eleanor Dykstra Angela Ho Ziang Liu
Jake Bubman Julia Ehlert Leila Hoffpauir Samantha Lonergan
Anastasia Budiman Max Ellis Kaitlin Hori Jonathan Lu
Brianna Bulbin Taylor Ellis Mami Horikawa Yichen Lu
Marisa Caddick Tyler Ellis Ayojide Hospidales Lindsay Luchinsky
Fiona Cahill Shawyane Emadi Zachary Hrenko Douglas Luo
Jordan Calles Maximilian Engel Elaine Huang Jian Lyu
Ayse Cevikel Soroush Ershadifar William Jackson Jingrao Lyu
Moriah Chalom Gabrielle Fabrikant-Abzug Shomik Jain Ming On Thomas Ma
Julie Chandler Ryan Fawwaz Pascal Jakowec Matthew Maceda
Phoebe Chang Mehmet Felek Zubairuddin Jamali Kai MacLean
Priyanka Chauhan Goldie Fields Nathanael Jo Alexander Maertens
Ashley Chen Noah Finn Marisa Johnson Aris Mangasarian
Liuyi Chen Garrett Flynn Kate Johnston Elyse Manzo
Sully Chen Taylor Franklin Samuel Jump Grace Martinez
Elisa Cheng Casey Fraser Inkoo Kang Lauren Mattice
Julia Cherner Tyler Gallagher Tatiana Karadimitriou Andrea Mauro
Karthik Chetlapalli Richard Garcia Alireza Karandish Kathryn Maysent
Deborah Choe Abraham Geiderman Julia Katcher Jenna Mazza
Jaehyung Choi Gemma Geist Teny Khachadourian Elizabeth McAtee
Matthew Chu Yifan Geng Kaitlyn King Maisey McGinnis
Angela Chuang Anahit Gevorgyan Sam Kmack Brynn McIntosh
Jennifer Cima Lauren Giella Andrew Knechel Sean McNeely
Jane Clark Zoe Ginsberg Heather Knutson Rose Meltzer
Lola Clark Pooja Goel Kayla Koerting John Miggins
Gabriella Clifford Brendan Goldberg Rachel Kosic Elijah Miller

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Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society (continued)

Emily Miltenberger Yuliya Pisman Pia Sellery Gabriella Tranchina
Annelisse Montes Audrey Poole Ariel Semel Oksana Trifonova
Katherine Montes Maya Prasad SunHee Seo Simon Trinh
Zoe Moore Bridgett Purcell Elizabeth Shakhnazaryan Grace Tu
Celeste Mora Chloe Pyron Alan Shi Isaias Uggetti Erazo
Caitlin Myers Nithya Rajeev Lingjun Renee Shi Lucas Uhm
Arman Nadim Tejas Ramdas Yuchen Shi Adrien Verus
Michael Neely Sidney Ramsey Jiwon Shin Nikhil Vettikattu
Kusumitha Nekkanti Nyla Rawjee Sara Silberman Hailey Vice
Noah Ng Olivia Read Isaiah Smith Eleonora Viotto
Allison Nguyen Vivian Ren Megan Smith Sarah Wagner
Ryan Nhu Kristen Rhodes Abigail Song Ruiqi Wang
Erin Nora Jenna Richter Dylan Specht Simin Wang
Gabrielle Occhipinti Sabrina Rivas Charlotte Spector Sophie Wennemann
Jessica O’Connor Sydney Robles Shreya Sridhara Elise Wirth
Tolulope Ogunremi Ivonne Rodriguez Joseph Stellitano Ryan Witter
Leighton Okada Luis Rodriguez-Perez Annalise Stevenson Alexander Wong
Rekha Olsen Eloise Rollins-Fife Ryan Storgard Bonnie Wong
Hailey Ordal Kenneth Rostowsky Yinan Su Michael Wong
William Ovasapyan Goldie Roth Molly Sulzer Emily Yang
Sadie Paczosa Natalie Ryan Colleen Sweeney Jingxing Yang
Rohit Padmakumar Lior Sacks Abigail Swoap Alexandria Yap
Lisabelle Panossian Nikta Saeedi Calvin Tan Cindy Yen
Christine Park Ali Sahimi Emerson Taylor Katina Yong
Rachel Parsons Ulysses Salcido Emma Taylor Catherine Yu
Neha Parvathala Lucy Santora Jaclyn Thompson Xin Yuan
Zoe Perez Jamie Schecter Kelli Thompson Yasuko Yui
Sloane Perry Ellie Schneider Matthew Tomazic Chenyan Zhou
Noah Peterson John Schwartz Isabel Torres Elizabeth Zhou
Dara Phung Jacob Schwessinger Sandria Tran Tianqi Zhu
Jillian Pih

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Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society

The oldest university academic honor society at USC that is fully interdisciplinary, Phi Kappa Phi
elects members from all recognized branches of endeavor. The society seeks to recognize aca-
demic excellence.

Victor Alonso Berbel, Film and Television Production Brian M. Lee, Film and Television Production
Russell S. Adams, Screen Scoring Matthew Lee, Business Administration
Mikaella Ahn, Political Science Xiaochen Li, Chemical Engineering
Maytham Alalwan, Petroleum Engineering Kevin G. Liu, Biochemistry
Leeanna N. Albanese, Journalism Antony V. Lopez, Public Administration
Jesse Pete Alvarez, Integrated Design, Business and Technology Yijing Luo, Psychology
Nico Appel, Business Administration David Manley, Product Development Engineering
Chelsie Arnold, Nursing Eli D. McArthur, Law
Nicole Arsenis, Nursing Mohammadreza Mousavi Kalan, Electrical Engineering &
Elia Constanza Astiazaran, Sociology Mathematics
Iris Becaj, Vocal Arts James A. Nicholas, Social Work
Ryan Bena, Aerospace Engineering Adetunji Omole, Law
Vashti Bocker, Public Health & Social Work Sean O’Rourke, Entertainment Law
Mason Borchard, Education Hanna Paik, Nursing
Virginia Chang Kiraly, Public Administration Ryan J. Painter, Political Science
Deborah Choe, Biological Sciences & Health Care Studies Pantelis Paliouras, Business Administration
Angela S. Chuang, Law Kate Partridge, English
Jason E. Collins, English & History Ching C. Peng, Law
Thomas J. Collins, Computer Science Rene Perez, Law
Riva T. Cooper, Communication Joseph B. Pinzon, Arts Leadership
Elizabeth M. Dassow, Law, History and Culture Angela Pogossian, Occupational Therapy
Alexandra Davis, Law Jacob Prince, Biomedical Engineering
Anjali Devgan, Gerontology Natalie Quinlan, Anthropology
Ignacio Diaz, Nurse Anesthesiology Anila Ranmal, Public Administration
Chirag Doshi, Global Medicine Athena Ripka, Music Industry
Aaron Esmailian, Business Administration Alexander J. Rivers, Film and Television Production
John Michael G. Ferrer, Product Development Engineering Sameen Saberian, Learning Design and Technology
Goldie Fields, Law Ali Sahimi, Applied Biostatistics & Epidemiology
Yael Findler, Sociology Ulysses J. Salcido, Anthropology
Nikolaos Flemotomos, Electrical and Computer Engineering Natalie Saremi, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies
Lauren Giella, Journalism Russell M. Schmidt, Integrated Design, Business and Technology
Sonam Gill, Applied Psychology Jacob Schwessinger, Philosophy
Brendan Goldberg, Law, History and Culture Daniel Seaman, Music
Grace Jordyn Grazys, Integrated Design, Business and Technology Laura E. Seese, Learning Design and Technology
Romas Grazys, Integrated Design, Business and Technology Andrew E. Sifain, Physics
Milan Haupt, Biomedical Engineering Annabel Smith, Communication
Thomas M. Henkenius, Integrated Design, Business and Technology Micah Steinberg, Computer Science
Christopher Housel, International Relations Cristina Suarez Martinez-Fale, Law
Wen-Hsin Hu, Biomedical Engineering Nita Talwar, Public Administration
Jeffrey Hua, Anesthesiology Emerson Taylor, Theatre
Liuhan Huang, Computer Science Karin Trommer, Law
Miche A. Jones, Human Resources Management Jonathan Tung, Global Medicine
Taoran Ju, Data Informatics Adam D. Vaccaro, Spatial Data Science
Lisa Jo Keefer, Education & Psychology Vanya Vojvodic, Neuroscience
Evette Khaew, Health Administration Cyndi Woo, Studies in Law
Samuel Konsker, International Relations Joohyun Yoo, Studies in Law
Michael Kwan, Neuroscience Alicia Zaetta, Business Administration
Michael J. Lappen, Film and Television Production Maria Zalewska, Cinema and Media Studies

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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 uni-
versity community.

Annelise Bui, Neuroscience

Manda Bwerevu, Communication & Philosophy, Politics and Law
Claire Cassianni, Biological Sciences
Ashley Chainani, Business Administration
Jorgel Chavez, Political Science
Ana “Marty” Cooper, Music
Raymond Phung Cu, Chemical Engineering
Keyanna Daniels, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Setareh Ekhteraei, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Rachel Fellows, Mechanical Engineering
Victoria Houben, English & International Relations
Montana Ramiah Houston, Non-Governmental Organizations and
Social Change
Judy Kim, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Oscar Li, Biological Sciences
William Masdon, Computer Science & Business Administration
Jessica Milton, Public Relations
Sameer Nair-Desai, Economics & International Relations/
Global Business
Justin Newell, Theatre
Araksya Nordikyan, Philosophy & Politics and Law
Isabella Anne Tongson Ortiz, Communication
Jack Rauch, Business Administration
Melanie Romero, English & Cinema and Media Studies
Jamie Schlacter, Biomedical Engineering
Jasmin Ricki Serrano, Psychology
Priscila Escalante Siller, International Relations
Andy S. Tzeng, Biological Sciences
Lauren Walker, International Relations/Global Business
Elizabeth Winnicki, Human Biology
Arianna Wood, Business Administration & French
Katina Yong, Economics & International Relations

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University Convocations Committee

Donal Manahan, Chair and Adam Rosen
University Marshal Varun Soni
Dan R. Stimmler
Jennifer Ammons Jennifer Swift
Patrick Auerbach Jerome B. Walker
Peter Conti Rebecca Weintraub
Erin Doherty
David Howard
Leigh Anne Martorana
Najmedin Meshkati
Beth Petak-Aaron
Surya Prakash

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