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More than 100 students will accept their degrees at Keiser University’s Port St. Lucie campus during commencement ceremonies on Friday, June 8, at 7 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center.
“Seeing our students walk across the stage realizing they are now a graduate and have achieved their educational goal is so special. This truly is the most exciting time of year for our campus community,” Campus President Leslie Kristof said.
The valedictorian for this graduating class is Kees Kiswah, who earned Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. Kiswah is a Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy and is also continuing his education in paralegal studies.
“Kees demonstrates a high degree of integrity, responsibility, ambition and drive. He also exhibits exceptional scholastic accomplishments and outstanding leadership qualities,” Helen Henderson Criminal Justice Professor/ Program Chair.
Also among this year’s graduating class is David Merrill, who will cross the stage to receive his diploma with his service dog, Recon. Merrill, who suffers from PTSD, credits Keiser University professors and mentors Derek Brieske, a Crime Scene Technology Instructor and Babu Thomas, a Forensic Science Instructor for their ongoing support, both inside and outside of the classroom, while earning his Forensic Science degree.
This year’s commencement speaker is Representative Erin Grall whose life is defined by service and leadership roles on the local, state, and national levels.
“Successful completion of an academic goal should never become so commonplace, so as not to be celebrated. The joyful acknowledgment of the magnitude of such an accomplishment serves as motivation for those in the midst of their studies and as an objective for others who are considering their path. I’m honored to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2018 and look forward to the positive contributions each graduate will make to our communities and to Florida,” said Grall.
For more than 40 years, Keiser University has been a talent development leader providing over 100 doctoral through associate degrees in workforce shortage areas in Florida’s targeted industries. Keiser’s “students first” philosophy combines foundational skills, leadership preparation, financial literacy, student support services – including tutoring, writing and math labs. Campuses throughout the state provide convenient scheduling options for students, many of whom are working adults.
MASTER’S DEGREES
Master of Science in Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner
Sandra Dardy
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Accounting
Claudia Carlo
Business Administration – Finance
Angela McArthur
Business Administration – Marketing
Carlos Sotomayor
Criminal Justice
Kees Kiswah
Brian McMaster
Anibal Tomas Antonio
Health Services Administration
Andrea Gayle
Kia Moseley
Legal Studies
Katrina Burgess
Brittany Johnson
Psychology
Ashley Bennett
Yonahil Bonalde
Karolyn Castro-Medina
Alicia Herrero
Regina Marc
Deanna Wilds
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Biomedical Sciences
Stephanie Alvarez
Eva Chirinos
Chelsea Foy
Jasmin Gil
Yary Nieves Reyes
Carly Wilder
Dietetics and Nutrition
Kelly Barrett
Tierra Carter
Kerri Charles
Lee Cotton
Clinton Cullins
Lonielle Freeman
Liza Squitieri
Catherine Thomas
Exercise Science
Roland Jones
Forensic Investigations
Amanda Mayer
David Merrill
Tabitha Nagelschmidt
Heather Tate
Health Sciences
Joselyn Barrientos
Sabina Francis
April Hanson
Lisa Stivers
Information Technology Management
Elisha Walker
Interdisciplinary Studies
Amy Garay
Dolores Korf
Network Systems and Data Communications
Ernesto Diez
Matthew Gauroniak
Kenneth Schulz
Christopher Williams
Nursing
Danica Cano
Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology
Michael Bonilla
Chase Cantor
Gabriela Hernandez
Victor Rivera
John Vicker
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Accounting
Sheri Benedict
Tara Goheen
Michael Hamilton
Victor Loyola
Amanda Rivera
Sherane Thompson
Jonathan Vargas
Criminal Justice
Brandy Cathcart
Johnny Harris
Lauren Mangiapanella
Danielle Petty
Angelica Rambali
Mark Stewart
Kyle Wallace
Trevor Williams
Destiny Zieglowsky
General Studies
Jennifer Cadet
Kayla Cullen
Donna Fogel
Emily Hughes
Breanna Jordan
Michael Keller
Anamaria Lopez
Lana Shields
Melody Ulm
Health Services Administration
Annafe Baumiller
Stephanie Buring
Tysheka Burnett
Laura Fiaccavento
Deanna Fox
Kassandra Greene
Annika JeanBaptiste
Connie Johnson
Amy Karras
Lisa Sportell
Ratrecia Thomas
Homeland Security
Luke Brown-Ellington«
Paralegal Studies
Duyen Bui
Idaliz Conde
Jasmine Holmes
Furman Jones
Ashley Milite
Kemorene Mills-Armstrong
Sarah Moore
Sharon Slade t
Lisa Sportell
Joni Vernaglia t
Taylor Westling
Bianca Young-Johnson
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Crime Scene Technology
Kathy Espejo
Destiny Kalinowski
Ashley Pociask
Sacthell Scully
Graphic Arts and Design
Asahel Diaz
William Guarnieri
Information Technology
Nicholas Bowman
Matthew Camden
Dominnick Evans
Paul Evatt
Brandon Garcia
Bradley Hellmann
Warren Little
Christopher Medina
Armando Ojeda
Amber Scanlan
Julie Sims
Travis Tassy
Massage Therapy
Galit Aminov
Rebecca Antoine
Fabian Hilley
Casandra Kimbrough
Nohelani McCoy
Rudick Napoleon
Danitza Nilson
Armando Reyes
Judith Soto-Gutierrez
Felicia Sweeting-Harris
Medical Assisting
Aldo Aguirre
Beatriz Ambrocio
Laurie Ashdown
Jude Berlus
Justin Berlus
Chastity Bodnar
Ashley Bradley
Karen Bustamante
Georgette Dennis
Nelida Diaz«
Kandace Edwards
Maria Garcia
Kaitlin Geis
Paulina Guzman
Erica Martinez
Stephanie Morgan
Jayme Poma
Germana Richard
Ashley Sinclair
Victoria Sobers
Jwasmide Ulysse
Nursing
Gould Angelo
Katherine Ayala
Ashley Baron
Jose Bejarano
Emily Bobst
Brian Bonar«
Emily Brennan
Abbey Brieske
Lowie Cano
Jennifer Cepeda
Victoria Collins
Joshua Cook
Tabitha Cornelius
Deanna Crownover
Justin Difrancesco
Rosederline Dorival
Sabrina Elmore
Alexis Garafola
Garentina Gogo
Etoile Goodridge
Jodie Hampton
Kaitlyn Herman
Nicholas Herndon
Amber Herring
Brittany Hinkle
John Hogan
Tracey Horutz
Brianna Howard
Tchirena Jeune
David Junco
Kirandeep Kaur
Dondre Manning
Sara Marquez
Alexis Marsh
Brenda Martinez
Glenn McBride
Kendra McCray
Shawna Nolan
Brianna Norman
Jennifer Parola
Tatiana Pernell
Tiffany Pintye
Hannah Rule
Caitlin Spangler
Mellissa Spinner
Lala Stollar
David Torres
Renoula Trotter
Rejunae Tyrell
Mike Vincent
Dustin Wells
Lauren Wells
Brandon Wilkin
Taliyah Wilson
Radiologic Technology
Rommy Alvarez
Fabrice Ambo«
Elinea Basan
Christopher Branscome
Rafael Bustos Bustos
Sydnee Dillard
Rebecca Doyle
Katie Farrell
Broc Flores
Jordan Gonzalez«
Kayla Holley
Elena Jackson
Amber Kravetz
Nekaya Lattibeaudiere
Timothy Shablom
Ovidia Velasquez
Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology
Chantel Campbell
Ronald Ferguson Jr.
Kirsten Goss
Emily Gravley
Jose Morales Jr
Video Game Design
Marcus Alviano
Jeremy Drushal
Jarrod Halstead
Payton Lee Jr.
Kelsey Theodore
Kenan Vickstrom
My instructors believed in me. They were more than instructors, they tried to get to know you as a person and tried to understand your goals so they could push you towards them. Student services helped me find a job before I even graduated. Everyone was dedicated to my overall success.
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The instructors at Keiser University impacted my life. They believed in my ability to become a great graphic designer, regardless of how I felt about my skills. KU helped to prepare me for the real world and got me to where I am today.
If not for my education at Keiser I probably would not be where I am today, in both life and career. It is because of going to Keiser and the instructors I had that I joined a club started by Mr. Williams, The Lakeland Shooters Photography Group, which allowed me to venture into an amazing and very creative field that I use to enhance all aspects of my life.
The Design program at Keiser University was filled with real world learning and hands on instruction… Based on the portfolio I created while a student at Keiser University, I landed a job in Graphic Design for a major online retailer immediately after graduation.
The year and a half I spent in the program better prepared me for attaining a job in the field…As a hands-on learner, the project-centered teaching was perfect for me.
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I not only received an excellent education but also encouragement and training that built my self-confidence every day.
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Keiser University’s MBA program has renewed my mind, changed the way I think, and given me a new sense of purpose. The professors transformed my attitude and behavior, gave me the self-confidence I was lacking, and restored my energy.
It has been great attending and graduating from Keiser University. Because of the small class sizes, I was able to build good relationships with classmates and professors. The PA professors care very much about the progress and success of the students and have been great advisors every step of the way through the program.
Attending Keiser University and getting my degree was the best decision I have ever made. The small class sizes and personalized attention helped me get my degree quickly. The hands-on experience and the education landed me a job at a neighboring law firm.
I chose Keiser because it had everything—small classes, caring professors, hands-on learning, and counselors that are really there for you. I feel like I’m part of a family here, not just a number.
After being denied for several promotions at my current employer, I decided that I needed to further my education. Since graduating from Keiser with my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, I have been promoted and I am able to obtain positions that weren’t available to me before.
Beyond the curriculum of the courses, the lessons the instructors have taught me have paid dividends in my real work experiences. How to respond to criticisms, project and time management, interview skills, the list goes on and on. At the end of the day, they not only showed me how to design, but they taught me how to be a professional.
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My decision to attend Keiser University has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. I chose to enroll in the Information Technology program… The one-class-a-month pace helped incredibly with my self-discipline.
The BA for Business Administration at Keiser has to be one of the best in the nation. Keiser takes the basics that are taught at the Associates level and uses them to strengthen your skills and knowledge.
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