CommencementC I N C I N N A T I S T A T E

Sunday, August 9, 2020

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Commencement ProgramWelcome Address ............................................................................Robbin Hoopes, JD

Provost

Commencement Address ..............................................................Monica J. Posey, Ed.DPresident, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Listing of Graduates from the Division of Engineering and Information Technologies

Introduction of Distinguished Alumni ...................................Kevin Wesselman, '01 BSPresident, Alumni Association

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient ............................Jason Asic, AAS ‘04, MHST

Class of 2020 Student Speaker ......................................................Judith Kafando, ‘20

Listing of Graduates from the Division of Business Technologies

Class of 2020 Student Speaker .....................................................Harrison R. Perin, ‘20

Listing of Graduates from the Division of Humanities and Sciences

Introduction of Honorary Degree Recipient ...............Mark D. Walton, AAB, '78, BS Chairperson, Board of Trustees

Honorary Degree Recipient .................................................................Barbara Turner

Class of 2020 Student Speaker .....................................................Lynda Monteith, ‘20

Listing of Graduates from the Division of Health and Public Safety

Guest Speaker...............................................................................Senator Rob Portman

2020 Commencement CommitteeCara Benz, '11 Maribeth Barnes Jodie Comstock Lachanna Jackson, '12 Jon McKamey Jason Moore

Jackie Norton, '17 Zach LittonLesli RiceLinda Romero-Smith Kim Taylor

George H. Vincent, JD Vice Chairperson, Board of Trustees

Faculty Address to Graduates.......................................................................Lesli RicePresident, Faculty Senate

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Engineering and Information TechnologiesAssociate of Applied ScienceAudio/Video Production TechnologyKyle A. Ballman Magna Cum LaudeDaemon H. BertkeAngelina BoyleSean Campbell

Cum LaudeYu-Shen Chiu Summa Cum LaudeJacob P. FinnTyler Fox Cum LaudeAlexander J. FrederickDan GautamLexi M. HerbersNicholas S. Holderbaum Summa Cum LaudeMyriah A. KisselDominick M. MagroBrianna L. MayburyJoshua M. McAfeeMichaela R. MillerLuis A. MorganAdam MuellerSeth D. ParsleyRae’ven Cheyene Reed Summa Cum LaudeSarah R. Reiter Summa Cum LaudeSamiya Shamma Cum LaudeEric R. SieversEthan SimonAustin D. SpearsCameron TyeAlexander W. Washington

Aviation Maintenance TechnologyMatthew L. BrownZachary C. HuntNathaniel F. Kling Magna Cum LaudeAnthony L. Lawson

Cum LaudeMitchell R. SenaWilliam Van Hook

Magna Cum Laude

Business Network AdministrationTravis A. Philpot

Business Programming and Systems AnalysisCane DennyDramane DoumbiaMatthew D. Erickson Summa Cum LaudeYehuda B. Gomori Summa Cum LaudeEdward D. Morris

Cum LaudeMercy N. NgweJake O. Oakley

Chemical TechnologyFunsho H. AlatisheCierra Campbell Summa Cum LaudeSeth A. HicksNicole L. Kloepfer

Cum LaudeRoneishah NixsonHannah I. PonderDevon Rueter

Cum LaudeAlexis N. RuffinTyler SmithAustin White

Civil Engineering Technology

Architectural Option

Kya Apperson Cum LaudeMegan L. ArmstrongNoah BonecutterJordan HoewelerJamie N. Morman Summa Cum LaudeWayne Piercy Summa Cum LaudeNick J. RehkampIrving L. Straun Jr.Mark A. Terrell §

Summa Cum Laude

Construction Management Option

Seth A. AglerKeith G. Bailey Magna Cum LaudeNicholas ClarkZachary A. Cohen

Breanne Daly Summa Cum LaudeTrevor J. DavisKadidra M. FarrisBryant B. FavorsJacob M. FlanneryKyle M. Frazier

Cum LaudeNoah M. HolmesRyan J. Insprucker Cum LaudeAustin LiberAndrew R. MerchinskyShawn M. PaigeWayne Piercy Summa Cum LaudeJuan Pablo RamirezCaroline F. Smith

Cum LaudeAdam M. Taphorn

Mark A. Terrell § Summa Cum LaudeYangjun Wang

Surveying Option

Benjamin D. ConradJohn DusaStephen G. LangeRyan S. LubanskyRyan Maxwell Summa Cum LaudeBlake A. MillerMichael P. NeiserBrennan Tryling

Magna Cum Laude

Computer Network AdministrationChristy M. CarterMatthew R. Grutzik Summa Cum LaudeMatthew J. Hoskins Summa Cum LaudeNicholas R. JeannetDrew Piazza Summa Cum LaudeKevin Schafer Summa Cum LaudeRikki V. Vedder Cum LaudeAmanda R. Weisenberger

Cum Laude

Computer Support Major

Alec J. BeetzHung D. BuiChristy M. Carter

Ammar A. Joudeh Magna Cum LaudeAesiana PowellGreggory RennerKelsey A. Taylor

Computer Network Engineering TechnologyShane M. DashleySean P. Keenan Summa Cum LaudeDwayne E. Roth, Jr. Magna Cum LaudeMohamed A. Said

Cyber-Security Major

Boubacar Badiane Magna Cum LaudeNathan Face Summa Cum LaudeDylan D. GarciaPhillip T. Haller Magna Cum LaudeHayden P. HeimbouchTimothy W. HennesseyAlexander J. LonnemanMichael R. MahaffeeSpencer G. MeyerDaniel MurphyAlfred N. NyamusaEdward NyanyoJulie K. Schramm DarttIbrahim A. ShehadehSiaka TourayHamdou R. WaneJoshua A. WittAlexander G. WolfeChristelle Yepgang

Cum LaudeAhmed Zarroug

Magna Cum Laude

Computer Programming and Database ManagementSamuel David Agustin TeodoroSaniya Arab Summa Cum LaudeJosh Ballard

Cum LaudeChevaux D. BeasleyMichael Bonfield

Cum LaudeJesse CoveyTimothy J. Dwyer

Cum Laude

Charles M. GierzakCum Laude

Gerrit HullStephan Ivester

Summa Cum Laude

Curtis R. JonesVictor N. Jumba

Cum LaudeAyesha Khan

Cum LaudeDereje A. KifleCurtis LanglitzAnn Laser

Cum LaudeKatherine J. Owen Magna Cum LaudeBhumi PatelDharmikkumar R. PatelJigisha Patel Summa Cum LaudeTimothy J. Schwab Magna Cum LaudeAaron ShawRobert Strong Summa Cum LaudeRose Sutter Stewart Summa Cum LaudeArchana Thapa

Cum LaudeJoel H. Tindall Summa Cum LaudeBroulaye TraoreJustin D. WadeGraham J. Walker Summa Cum LaudeCouri E. Wilson

Cum Laude

Computer Information Systems Major

Dharmikkumar R. Patel

Computer Software Development Major

Bradley A. Couch Magna Cum LaudeMax Harp

Cum LaudeAli Y. IbrahimDharmikkumar R. Patel

Software Engineering Technology Major

Francis R. Gambini-AsteteAdam S. HelmersTyler M. Hitchner Cum LaudeRania Y. IbrahimDaniel McCardleLilian Abena Owusuaa

Cum Laude

Pamela L. PepperMelinda L. SmithMahamadoul Hafizou Souley Malam Moussa

Cum LaudeScott W. UphusDevin Watters

Keziah Zhou §Summa Cum Laude

Electrical Engineering TechnologyBiomedical Equipment Major

Michael G. Bouley Summa Cum LaudeJake L. Folger

Cum LaudeJoshua Fry

Cum LaudeDaniel J. Hinton § Summa Cum LaudeJeb E. Hostetler Cum LaudeFelema KilabiConnor E. PattersonBrian T. Solomon

Cum LaudeGlen J. Taylor

Electronics Systems Major

Owen R. AptedJacob P. Daum Magna Cum LaudeElizabeth A. Kokenge Cum LaudeSiratigui Vieux KonéDaniel P. McEnteeMohammad Mohiuddin

Cum LaudeBrett Montgomery Summa Cum LaudeJoshua L. MusselmanNicholas D. Tarnowieckyi

Cum Laude

Power Systems Major

Joseph Lalley Cum LaudeMohammad Mohiuddin

Cum LaudeRichard Smith

Electro-Mechanical Engineering TechnologyBrandon E. Aulick Cum LaudeAbdoul R. BagagnanRyan W. Frisch

Summa Cum Laude

Cum Laude 3.50 - 3.79Magna Cum Laude 3.80 - 3.89

Summa Cum Laude 3.90 - 4.00

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Beau MooreMitchell T. Neyer Summa Cum LaudeChirag D. Patel Magna Cum LaudeGary A. Schunk

Zachary StrongMichael TeeterEdouard B. Tende

Energy Major

Sarah T. ClossonMorgan C. CoombsJoseph Lalley

Cum LaudeJohn W. McCarthyKeith R. Mueller Summa Cum LaudeMatthew Strzempka

Cum LaudeArthur B. TizoMichael T. Vanderyt

Cum Laude

Laser Major

Brian A. HeilgeistConnor McKenney

Environmental Engineering TechnologyNicholas M. BeitingKeoki P. BuellKatrina Ferry Summa Cum LaudeNoah S. FreedAndrew J. McCarthySean A. PilotTyler Rasp

Magna Cum Laude

Stormwater Management Major

Tyler RaspCum Laude

Aaron Wynbrandt

Graphic DesignConnor A. AdkinsBrett AnnisTia ChappelCaitlin M. Cook Magna Cum LaudeRebecca K. DarlandChristian S. DingeldineQontez F. GeorgeJulia Kennedy Cum LaudeJeffrey D. McIntoshZackary C. MullenixPaul A. NatasJoel M. NiemanFelix R. RussoChristopher B. ShouseRenee Snyder Magna Cum LaudeMaliek J. TolbertAlysa M. Truett

Cum Laude

Graphic Imaging TechnologyDevin S. Arnold Magna Cum LaudeDennis R. Eversole

Cum LaudeNicholas D. FayDarian M. Fugate Cum LaudeAustin T. GriffithKevin R. RafteryLeVon Thompson, III

Mechanical Engineering TechnologyDesign Major

Alex J. BakerJustin Basset Cum LaudeErin Z. DaughertyJohn W. FlaniganAaron Michael Guisinger

Summa Cum Laude

Jeffrey R. Harper, Jr. Cum LaudeChris M. KomnenovichMandi M. Meyer Magna Cum LaudeNadia R. MitchellTyler D. MurphyKagaba Camile Mushumba

Cum LaudeYadhap Rai Magna Cum LaudeJoseph SchmidtJoseph S. Sparto Summa Cum LaudeWeston StudtRussell A. Wilder

Manufacturing Major

Erin Z. DaughertyDonovan R. GivensAaron Michael Guisinger Summa Cum LaudeJeffrey R. Harper, Jr.

Cum LaudeBelmond N. KodjioJohn A. MauricioRobert C. Owen Magna Cum LaudeYadhap Rai Magna Cum Laude Daniel Felipe Restrepo Joseph Schmidt

Web and Multimedia DesignMadison M. Gazda Summa Cum Laude Sarah D. Holden

Cum LaudeZackary C. MullenixCourteney OrrAbbagail Sanders Magna Cum LaudeMark SinghAnthony W. Woods

Pre-EngineeringWyatt J. Albers

Cum Laude

Jordan DaughertyMiles A. PackardChandler J. PheanisJesse W. Potts

Joseph M. WrightAlaa Younes

Summa Cum Laude

Associate of Science

Accounting TechnologyLuma K. Al ZubaidiGashaw A. AssefaAlex R. CoxAdji O. DiopLauren E. ElfersKimberley S. EllisMiranda L. Emerson

Cum Laude Miriam Graves

Monae HamnerAdrian B. Harris Summa Cum LaudeRenisha R.L. HillCassie JonesSalmata Judith Kafando Lompo Summa Cum LaudeJennifer R. KaiserAagat Lama Summa Cum LaudePashupati Mainali

James P. Martin, IICum Laude

Amy McDonaldChelsey D. McKinney Summa Cum LaudeLindsay N. Pollack Magna Cum LaudeCheryl Sosna Summa Cum LaudeTracy M. St JohnMariame Sy

Business TechnologiesAssociate of Applied Business

Associate of Technical Studies

Certificates

Applied Technology SpecialistChristopher A. Gangloff Magna Cum LaudeChandra KhatiwodaAhmed Zarroug

Magna Cum Laude

Aviation Mechanics AirframeWilliam Michael Prien

Aviation Mechanics PowerplantCarter J. BredestegeMatthew L. BrownEric T. DavidsonJoseph R. HydeTrenton J. KierTaylor A. PeshaTrenton MeyerWilliam Michael PrienJoseph SchoenlingMitchell R. SenaAlexander SigalDavid StumpBrian B. SweetKaitlyn Walling

Chemical Technology OperatorMax KriegerRoneishah Nixson

Computer Network AdministrationChristy M. CarterTafadzwa F. Ndebele

Environmental Safety and SecurityAndrew J. McCarthy

Land SurveyingAngelo BartMathew M. DorrZachary J. Imbus

Thomas Anthony NockNicholas OkuleyRobert E. Quetot, Jr.Harrison J. RinzelDrew T. RitzlerMichael W. RothMatthew J. Tish

WeldingGrace BreeAllen D. CouchTanisha S. HarrisLedale MurphyKyle G. StykesOkama D. Thompson

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Paracelsus UpdikeCum Laude

Sonya D. WallaceCum Laude

Miquel Woody

Administrative Assistant TechnologyVictoria R. ChesserDeneen R. ColemanDenise S. Holst

Cum LaudeAnna I. Sanzere

Cum LaudeBrittany J. Stiles

Administrative Office ProfessionalBobbi A. Lowe

Summa Cum Laude

Automotive Service Management TechnologyChristian D. HowardTraishawn Terell JonesGregory A. KleinTika R. NiroulaGilbert PeoplesAbiman Rai Summa Cum LaudeHeather E. Rhoads

Cum LaudeWilliam R. RussoGreg B. Wheaton

Business Management TechnologyJurado M. Amison-DavisKelly M. ArmbrustCohen L. ArnettJulianna P. Beach

Cum LaudeKaleb A. BeattieTeresa L. Bowling

Cum LaudeHope Bragg Cum LaudeShawn Michael Burnett, II

Cum LaudeNaomi E. Byrd

Cum LaudeJessica Calaway Summa Cum LaudeNancy CanedoCarlene R. ColinaJames CrowderSeth DuCasse Magna Cum LaudeMaria D. Dunlap

Adam R. GatesCory GehlenborgCrystal S. GriggsNiru Gurung-NeopaneyFrank H. Harrison, Jr.Alexis M. Hoffman Cum LaudeKarmella D. HughesCarol A. JohnsonThakur KhanalDustin L. Kochersperger

Cum LaudeKlaudija KunicYevgeniy Lerman

Cum LaudeBobby J. Muennich Summa Cum LaudeNicolle A. Niehaus

Cum LaudeBenson O. OrewehIsaac W. PalmerTaryn L. ParsonsNiki Patel Cum LaudeBrandon A. RaifstangerJeffrey F. Richmond, Sr. Magna Cum LaudeYougnay Samatha

Cum LaudeSkyler L. ShepherdTaylor M. SmithHeather J. SnyderAlex L. TamankoKhem TimsinaStanley UsuaniCourtney P. VentersYolanda Ventura Cum LaudeJason R. VernatterBrittany E. WarndorfKimberly WilsonOwen M. Wolski

Culinary Arts TechnologyRyan M. AckermannDuyanna AndersonAlexis N. Banker

Cum LaudeCarolyn D. BeardElizabeth M. BrownShawanda S. EarlyRobert J. Eyre

Cum LaudeRebecca GretzKatherine J. Heeg Cum LaudeKelly N. HinkleAlicia R. HoodKimberly K. Johnson Cum LaudeDerek M. Kimbrough, Jr.Olivia M. Ladouceur

Lexus McCrary Cum LaudeJoseph A. McDermott, Jr. Summa Cum LaudeMalia E. Miller Cum LaudeCassandra N. MooreMichael A. PumaCatherine RoesslerLilkeisha M. SmithMoranda Stahmer

Cum LaudeJessica TiemanGina J. TyusAnthony WaechterJoia Mae Williams

Finance TechnologyAshley BrinkerhoffJennifer M. Gabbard Summa Cum LaudeTraci M. Harper Magna Cum LaudeAdrian B. Harris Summa Cum LaudeJoseph N. KeckeisSausha C. SmithMiriam A. StoryKayla A. Ventura

Hospitality Management TechnologyJamila DawsonStephanie A. FrederickSierra GrievesAndrew R. Hudson Magna Cum LaudeAlexander HutchinsMartin L. Johnson, Jr.Kaitlin LedfordSeairra NormanJoseph A. PaproskiPratik R. PatelLoren R. Wehrley Summa Cum LaudeLatrina R. Williams

Landscape Horticulture TechnologyChloe PaulCara L. Robinson

Cum Laude

Legal Assistant TechnologyRonda L. FryeSara E. LafeversStephanie L. Tobler

Cum Laude

Marketing Management TechnologySeth DuCasse Magna Cum LaudeMorgan L. HowardMorgan KinnardTevin KochCarmen L. MagillLauren E. NurreAntwanette B. O’NealJulia M. Rampello

Cum LaudeBrooke Scott

Cum LaudeJulia M. StumboDaniel J. ThompsonJason R. VernatterKimberly Wilson

Medical Administrative Assistant TechnologyTamara R. AbbruzzeseDeborah A. Cox Magna Cum LaudeSydney B. Lewis Cum LaudeSara L. McQueenArlette Noelle Nami TchoutaAllison L. Schoster

ParalegalAnna K. Aguiar Summa Cum LaudeBrittany Becker Summa Cum LaudeEmily N. BurkhartPaula C. DuvergeAnnie K. ReginaSierra N. Wendt Cum LaudeOksana I. Zhuravska

Summa Cum Laude

Pastry Arts TechnologyElisabeth Aloisi

Cum LaudeKyle BarrettLa’Shawntay Boling Summa Cum LaudeJordan D. BuschPaul A. D’Agostino Summa Cum LaudePaige JohnsonValerie R. PlowdenAlyssa N. ShouldersZoe K. Smoker

Cum LaudeMelissa Sweeney Magna Cum LaudeAmanda D. Walchle

Cum Laude

Clynn YeohSumma Cum Laude

Supply Chain Management TechnologyPhilip W. ApplegateCarol L. Attebery Summa Cum LaudeJacob L. Bentle

Cum LaudeCaleb Burden Cum LaudeSamuel P. FlomoAkissi P. Nguessan Epouse KangaTomicha N. RunyonJohn G. Zistler, Jr.

Sustainable Horticulture TechnologyEdward D. Atkinson Summa Cum LaudeKatherine Meza

Turfgrass Management TechnologyKatherine MezaAustin S. Mobley

Summa Cum Laude

Associate of Applied ScienceBrewing ScienceRobert K. Isburgh Summa Cum LaudeAaron J. Lawson Cum LaudeMatthew J. Maloney

Kalyan Paudel §Cum Laude

Douglas C. Scott Summa Cum LaudeEric Todd

Dietetic TechnicianChristina E. Brown Cum LaudeChristena Carr

Magna Cum Laude

Casey L. CreedCum Laude

Sean DerussyMark HunleyValerie Meece

Adeline L. Sholar § Summa Cum LaudeTashena L. Woods

Pre-Business AdministrationNana Yaa G. Agyemang Magna Cum LaudeAbraham K. Alnajar Summa Cum LaudeLuke J. BadinghausBernard G. Balz Summa Cum LaudeAlexis Bettner Magna Cum LaudeMegan BickAndrew P. Blossom

Magna Cum Laude

Sherell D. BrownBrion L. CampbellJustin N. CamperColin L. ComptonDylan L. CowgillSahil S. DasawatRodrigue H. Daye Summa Cum LaudeLatia M. EmoryGrant FrancisBenjamin W. FrazierDiamond A. GoodsonNathaniel D. Guilfoyle

Cum Laude

Alanna M. Hamedi Magna Cum LaudeBrian K. HarrisAndrew J. HetrickLillian HoffmanChristin HootenMohamed KabaLaurette Kameni Pouani Summa Cum LaudeTsegawork D. Kore

Cum LaudeJustin LaceyMelany M. Loaiciga

Associate of Arts

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Alexander Lohbeck Summa Cum LaudeMatthew J. MaloneyMiles S. MarimbireAntheis McElroy, Jr.

Lillian G. Moorman §Jeffrey L. Neuhaus

Cum Laude

Alexis T. PesslerBhola Poudel Cum LaudeSuman Pradhan, Sr.Alexander PruentAlexander P. Richards Magna Cum LaudeBryce W. Sauer

Ashley ScruggsJordan H. SkinnerIang T. TialSamantha R. WestenbergJacob T. WilhelmAhou Grace Lorraine YaoKasem Ayman Kasem Zakzak

Pre-Nutrition Science

Katie Griffin §Laura A. Hoffman

Cum LaudeCamille King

Associate of Science

Culinary ManagementKailah A. CashNicole D. LindsayJamie Toran, Jr.

Associate of Technical Studies

CertificatesAccountingAbdourahim BaDan ChenChristopher D. GlaserAngela L. MeltonMartin Wisbey

Banking and Financial ServicesJennifer M. GabbardAdrian B. HarrisMiriam A. StoryKayla A. Ventura

BookkeepingTamara R. AbbruzzeseBekhit A. AbdelmalakTara M. BattleEshak S. Gendy

Business PathwaysDeneen R. ColemanCorey L. MeyerKayla A. VenturaSamantha R. Westenberg

Computer Applications

Angela J. DallemagneAlexander W. HallSara L. McQueen

Dietary ManagementChristine BrantleyLexilyn ElliottErika OundoMegan K. Weyant

EntrepreneurshipTheresa M. AverhartNaomi E. ByrdNatalie N. ConoverTiffany R. DavisLeah J. DemusMaria D. DunlapKhafra FlynnTracy C. HiattA’zel HorsleyConner M. LockeAlex L. TamankoKhem TimsinaYolanda Ventura Lopez

ParalegalMegan EdwardsDouglas GibbonsSamantha M. Gordon

Marika A. LeeCourtney K. MillerGregory E. Ray, Jr.

Real EstateHeather R. AugustineNatalie N. ConoverMaurice A. CookeKadriesha L. GloverJomicha S. HarrisDemetria A. HaynesRenisha R.L. HillCarol A. JohnsonBenson O. OrewehFrancisco PerezYougnay SamathaJeremy L. SullivanKayla A. Ventura

Sustainable Agriculture ManagementJennifer DuncanMaura C. McMahonJacob A. Melvin

Virtual AssistantDeneen R. Coleman

Humanities and SciencesAssociate of Applied ScienceEarly Childhood EducationMaria Adams

Cum LaudeSarah Alnajar Cum LaudeDenise R. Alves-AndradeColin M. BrandtKellsie BrooksNoah BrownAnna R. BunkeChardae N. BurchfieldJordan CarlsonTara A. Coby Magna Cum LaudeMari ColeNiya DennisGloria G. GulengaTamara C. JacksonAmal I. JafariKirsten L. JesticeAaron D. JeterChristina M. KallmeyerNajah K. Khalil

Summa Cum Laude

Lilly M. Levett Magna Cum LaudeAlexis J. Matteoli Cum LaudeTricia J. McCasterArmenta M. McClairExavia Q. McGee-GilmerValarie McGheeSarah A. McKinneyAmanda MillerBrittany A. Miller Cum LaudeBarbara A. MitchumMarvin E. MontgomeryCara L. Moore Summa Cum LaudeLeah PottnerDenise M. Richardson

Cum LaudeMiriam H. RicheyNicole P. RizzoSamantha L. Ryan

Cum LaudeJessica B. SherrillLauren SupeStevie R. Tenbrink

Samantha ThompsonAllyssa A. YoungSabriah Young

Cum Laude

Interpreter Training/Sign Language TechnologyKathleen E. Cagle Magna Cum LaudeTara L. Hanuscin

Cum LaudeHannah R. Heath Magna Cum LaudeArianna Hyde

Cum LaudeMakellyn A. McCoyNicole Schum

Cum LaudeBridget Sohngen Cum LaudeElizabeth A. Zinnecker

Cum Laude

Associate of ArtsSade E. AdaranijoMelissa AlfreyMichael R. AllenDemarco AmisonGregory E. ArcheyJessica M. Astacio

Cum LaudeAshley L. Barnes

Cum LaudeHannah C. BarteckAlexis S. BayerHannah M. BecklerNyasia BirchJonathan T. Boyle Cum LaudeKylie BrockHunter C. BrockmannErica BurnsKenneth BurtonKatelyn CafferkyTakia A. ChappellMary C. Clyde Magna Cum LaudeLisa A. Cook Cum LaudeBrittany N. CoomesMarlena CooperTinara I. CoxCassandra J. Crownover

Brett W. CummingsDarien L. Denney Magna Cum LaudeHailey M. DetoreCandace N. EllisJennifer C. EmmettOdalis Espinoza

Cum LaudeHeidi J. EttensohnNathan Face Summa Cum LaudeKacie E. Giffin Magna Cum LaudeMiranda J. Glennon-NeroneFelecia J. GragstonChenell L. GriffinSadea S. HayesDarielle HemphillErica D. HendersonAya Hijji Summa Cum LaudeBrittany HillJordan S. Hogue

Cum LaudeJamela R. HolleyJustin HornHannah M. HumeTiara HunterKeyasa M. James

Ashley N. JenkinsTeonna JonesShringkhala Kafley Magna Cum LaudeKaitlin R. Kestler § Summa Cum LaudeAlyssa KiddHope E. Krieger Magna Cum LaudeAnna C. LadenAlejandro Lara

Cum LaudeJulia M. LawrenceJillian M. Leonard Summa Cum LaudeHieu K. LieuCurtis L. LoweryWendy LuscoDestiny S. MaloneKrystal L. MasonBrady McClellandTrejon A. McIntyreAbagail A. MendezKimberly S. Middleton

Richard J. Mlinar § Summa Cum LaudeSierra K. Montgomery §

Summa Cum Laude

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Ndieme A. Ngom Magna Cum LaudeCaitlin E. NiehausJeffrey B. Nieves

Cum LaudeShelby OswaldJazz L. OvertonKenneth R. Palmer Cum LaudeKalyan Paudel § Cum LaudeLaura J. Acosta Perez

Harrison R. Perin § Summa Cum LaudeElizabeth Marie M. Perry Summa Cum LaudeKevin C. PhillipsVeronica PopeJewell A. PressleyAmy L. ProphettShamaya S. Quarles

Jessica L. RathboneCum Laude

Jillian A. Robinson Magna Cum LaudeMaggie RoedingMegan M. SchehrZenbech Seifu Cum LaudeMahmood H. Shabazz Magna Cum LaudeLindsay A. Sherman Cum LaudeTracey Ann ShoffnerTraquilla L. SimmonsConstance J. SmithShelby K. Smith

Catherine Stankorb §Craig S. SteproPaul A. SteproCharles J. StillingsAndrea Stone

Jordan E. StriplingDjahna TaylorJamie F. ThompsonTyler TurnerMichael C. Varin

Savannah R. Vaughan § Magna Cum LaudeAndrew S. VerduscoJessica L. VissingJessica A. VolzCynthia R. Walker Cum LaudeDamara WalkerAmber WardJeremy L. WestChariah A. WhiteChyna Tia Clay WilliamsWhitney WilliamsFirezewd A. WoldyessAshley M. Wright

Ganga Adhikari

Kwabena B. Asirifi § Magna Cum LaudeAlexandria D. BohmanFranck F. BougangTrent M. BrodbeckMelissa Brown

Cum LaudeCierra Campbell Summa Cum LaudeZach DehavenThai H. Diec Summa Cum LaudeKathleen M. Gibson

Cum LaudeTravis A. Golick

Summa Cum Laude

Wesley Hartoin Summa Cum LaudeOlivia HortonAyrriel S. Jackson-HodgeBreanna M. KingEmilie J. KreimerMichael A. Liggett Cum LaudeDevon M. MabreyElizabeth McDadeRozaliya McGrewCelia C. McMillanMaurice E. Meister IV Summa Cum LaudeGregory M. MonterMolly M. NiemanStella Osei

Trana S. OwensGabrielle PriceTrenton C. Rothan

Cum LaudeZenbech Seifu

Cum LaudeEssenam A. SessinouKonstan K. SessinouLindsay A. Sherman

Cum LaudeShania L. SmithPaige StapletonKourtney Thomas

Associate of Science

Addiction Studies Morgan AndersonCorean D. BirdTylan F. CallowayKatlyn V. ChomaYasee ClarkLisa A. CookRobert D. DanielChristina M. EllisKenneth L. FitzwaterKacie E. GiffinJessica R. GodbyLa Tanya A. JeffreysRichard W. Johnson, Jr.Curtis L. LoweryGrace A. Marshall

Victor E. Medley, Jr.Anna MeierTrudy L. MiracleJordan L. Newsome

Harrison R. Perin §Danelle PeytonDanielle N. PhelpsJoshua J. PriceMary A. QuayeLisa A. RobinsonNekeia L. WashingtonJennifer N. Wooten

Human ServicesKristy L. Caldwell

LeadershipAya HijjiAyrriel S. Jackson-HodgePatrick Malloy

Richard J. Mlinar §Sierra K. Montgomery §Jillian A. Robinson §Savannah R. VaughanJose L. Villarreal, Jr.

Ohio Transfer ModuleJacob Bucher

Certificates

Diagnostic MedicalSonography

Cardiovascular

Courtney HowellZhenling LiuJoseph D. Lyons Cum LaudeKaitlyn D. McDonellKhiem PhamSaima Sharif

Cum LaudeLeah M. Townsend

General Imaging

Jennifer M. Cochran Summa Cum LaudeTeresa N. Cousins §

Cum LaudeLindsay A. Dia Magna Cum LaudeBrittany M. Greubel Summa Cum LaudeCarissa HammanAllena Ikehara

Cum LaudeNoemi Kent

Cum LaudeSamantha Kindle

Cum LaudeKelsey L. Laumann

Cum LaudeNicole A. Meyer

Cum LaudeHope K. Ziebro

Cum Laude

Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

Management Major

Adam R. Muller Summa Cum LaudeWilliam Pelka

Cum LaudeKyle M. Schauer

Science Major

Nathaniel W. BatchelorKela D. McBride

Cum LaudeEthan M. RoellElliot Timmons

Exercise ScienceJakob Lloyd

Fire Service LeadershipCraig R. Coburn Magna Cum LaudeTimothy M. Downing Summa Cum LaudeNathan EspinozaKyle GibsonBrian A. HaterJason O’diernoPaul M. Peters Magna Cum LaudeBenjamin R. PooleKyle M. SchauerJason Stevens

Cum Laude

Fire Service TechnologyJake R. Boerger, Jr.

Cum LaudeJacob R. HoffbauerElliott L. Jeffries Summa Cum LaudeBrandon T. MurphyCurtis D. SoudersRoss Yaden

Health and Fitness TechnologyWilliam M. BakerGwena L. CaldwellAyana D. CarsonZachary Summers

Health Information Management TechnologyViorica AlghalayiniCarrie J. BanksLaurie CarrPamela S. ColeCathi L. CulbreathStacey L. Hall Summa Cum LaudeGina HartwellHeather JonesCallie E. LiszkayElizabeth D. MartinStarress S. McBrideSonja Michele ScottRachel A. Smith

Cum Laude

Rebecca A. WanstrathCum Laude

Maria H. WinstonBethany A. Wright

Summa Cum Laude

Health Science TechnologyJade GloverLiisa Hiltunen-Burns Magna Cum LaudeChristina L. MonroeRacquel PhillipsKathryn L. Rouse

Medical Laboratory TechnologyKari M. AnelloJulia D. BielewiczJessica R. Dixon

Cum LaudeSara G. Doyon Magna Cum LaudeRima K. HasanainJessica M. KramerLindsay Murphy

Leigh A. Weber § Cum LaudeRashida M. Wilks-Koundoul

NursingTyanna J. AbernathyErica AdkinsMeheret G. Assefa

Cum LaudeAbbigail Baird Summa Cum LaudeBrooke M. BakerHulya BarkerErin Barrett

Cum LaudeClarice A. Besingi

Cum LaudeAshley BleyEbonie S. Brooks Magna Cum LaudeRenee A. BurkhartDanyelle R. Burton

Brandy L. Bynum § Cum LaudeMatthew J. CardellaAlicia A. CarpenterXiaodi ChenAlmedina ChoMeaghan R. Clark

Health and Public SafetyAssociate of Applied Science

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Tricia E. ClarkArielle S. ColemanTimothy P. ConboyMelissa M. ConferDaniel A. CoombsJessica D. CooperRebecca D. CostaCarly CroweLarisha D. DanielsKaylie A. DariaLacie Durkin

Cum LaudeMichael R. EdwardsKaren M. Elliott

Cum LaudeKaty N. EngelLacey R. Everett

Nyerehwvo E. Eyeregba § Summa Cum LaudeVictoria FergusonSavanna M. FicksMegan L. FinnellJohn O. FitzgeraldEricha J. FlaggViola L. Francis-CummingsBreana C. FrazierTara N. FritzCameron D. GardnerCristy L. GarlandMary E. GearyMikaela J. GilmartinKristin M. Goodrow-WrightLesandie C. GriffinAmanda R. GripshoverJennifer E. GulickAmanda C. HaydenJeanine HillShannon M. HinesTasha J. HinesKellie M. HintonEmmalee J. HollowellAngela D. HornTaylor Huseman

Cum LaudeKamryn IgbonegunUzoamaka Kanayo Itodo

Cum LaudeAlexis R. JacksonCourtney A. JamesTomika S. JohnsonBrittni M. Jones

Jeanne Elizabeth KotiashAnna KuykendollKristen E. Lanier

Rahel Lema §Cum Laude

Mariah LewisCaitlin A. Lindemann Cum LaudeBryonna LockettElizabeth M. MartiniLindsey McIntoshCameron MeeksLisa N. Melcher

Cum LaudeSusan M. MolloyHannah M. Moses

Cum LaudeLinda MoyanaPatrick MullinsTitiana W. Nanema Cum LaudeJanette Tayag Nguyen Summa Cum LaudeTaylor OaksJamie L. OneillJason PfisterShana C. PoellnitzMorgan PollardCatherine M. Pruitt Summa Cum LaudeCandace M. Redden

Summa Cum LaudeNautia T. ReedKellie J. ReevesHolly A. RuscinIrene Samano Cum LaudeYusianawati SantosoSidi SawadogoJessica I. ScholleSherri A. SewardAmanda J. SharpAlexandra C. SheppardFrehiwot H. ShumyeJessica L. SimonKaila SizemoreTiara A. SpencerRabiyah SyedBethlehem A. TegegneTianieka L. TorbertBrittany Vance

Ryane WarnerMontana WearAnna Williams

Cum LaudeEmily Williams

Cum LaudeChristopher ZanyohCrystal M. Zavala

Respiratory Care TechnologyCynthia AmayaSarah E. BeckerJena Bohrer Summa Cum LaudeAndrea L. CookJoan F. Gustin Summa Cum LaudeMarie HaveyLatisha L. LewisLiana R. LinesJenna MinnickAmber Niederhelman Magna Cum LaudeAnna M. SmithTamara Noel StewartAlexis B. SturgillTracy L. WallaceMadalyn WilhoitPaige Zumberger

Summa Cum Laude

Surgical TechnologyKaitlyn R. BeckMitchell CrooksMelissa B. EvansTaylor M. Jackson

Cum LaudeLynda Monteith Summa Cum LaudeNatalie PalmerKennisha RuckerWhitney E. SewellAugust Williams

CertificatesCoding SpecialistJayme L. BealBessie L. ChadwellCathi L. CulbreathKaeli MortonRebecca A. Wanstrath

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Cormac DixonSeth K. DonovanJared DornbuschAdam R. DozierAndrew J. FarrellLance Fujitani

Tyler S. GangwerBrendan C. McWilliamsEthan M. RoellKyle RomansKyle J. RuehlElliot TimmonsTaylor M. TreadwayJordyn N. Willwerth

Fire ServiceAnderson J. AbneyBrandin C. BaxtronAaron M. BryantJonathan M. CouchAustin J. DoyleKeegan M. DuffensHayden D. GibsonAlexander HiltonHarrison G. HowellBenjamin LauseBosston D. NoltyCamielle R. Schnur

Medical AssistantTheresa Ewomazino Asiemo-PaulIndia N. BatemonJanisha O. Gray

Ashley M. GulleySonia GurungLiisa Hiltunen-BurnsRachel R. LaugleAndrea S. LewisCarley N. PhillipsLauren RoweElizabeth R. Werner

Practical NursingSika J. AllenNichelle J. BonnerCara D. BrowerAdriane M. BrownRasheenah L. CheathamJamerah D. CostonLillian EnnisNeisha A. FaulknerSamantha A. Gibson

Shanice GreeneAlayna R. GrossLatoya D. HendersonMegan V. HerrickDanielle HillLilian M. KiswiiYawavi KokpayeLindsey A. MillerEllen OwusuJacquelyn F. PhippsHatice PoyrazliBuddha M. RizalIndira SapkotaAmanda L. StaatAwa M. SyHeather UltschAlexandra M. Younger

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2020 Distinguished Alumni Award RecipientJason Asic, AAS, ‘04Jason Asic is the chief operating officer for Mercy Health West Hospital in Cincinnati, and a 2004 graduate of Cincinnati State, where he earned an associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. He is also a board member of the Cincinnati State Alumni Association.

Like many Cincinnati State graduates, Asic’s degree from Cincinnati State allowed him to enter the professional workforce while he furthered his education. He worked as a Medical Technolo-gist at Mercy Health Mount Airy Hospital while completing a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Technology at the University of Cincinnati, and the majority of his Master of Health Administration, which he received from Xavier University in 2010.

“Talk about a journey,” Asic said. “Looking back, I would have floundered had I started college at a large university with all of the big, impersonal classes. I needed to build confidence and discipline as a student. Cincinnati State gave me that, and it was a great platform for my career.”

After completing his master’s degree, Asic worked as a business analyst for The Christ Hospital before rejoining Mercy Health as a planning assistant. From there, he served in two project mana-ger positions before being named assistant chief financial officer for Mercy Health West Hospital in 2014, and chief operating officer in April 2016.

Audrey Kerby, regional director of lab services for Bon Secours Mercy Health Cincinnati, has worked with Asic since the beginning of his career in health care. Even as a young phlebotomist, she said, “Jason showed maturity and intelligence beyond his years. I remember him displaying compassion to both patients and co-workers.”

“That sense of teamwork and consideration for others has not changed as Asic has moved up the management ladder,” Kerby said.

“I’ve seen Jason sweep up trash in the cafeteria, help transport patients, and serve food on the café line, just to name a few examples,” she said. “He leads humbly, with humor, and by example. He truly cares about people.”

Class of 2020 Student SpeakersJudith Kafando, ‘20Associate of Applied Business - Accounting TechnologySumma Cum Laude

Lynda Montieth, '20Associate of Applied Science - Surgical TechnologySumma Cum Laude

Harrison R. Perin, '20Associate of ArtsCertificate -Addiction StudiesSumma Cum Laude

2020 Honorary Degree RecipientBarbara TurnerBarbara Turner is the president and chief operating officer of Ohio National Financial Services, Inc., and has served on the Cincinnati State Board of Trustees since 2018.

A Cincinnati native, Ms. Turner attended the University of Cincinnati and is a graduate of the SIFMA/Wharton Securities Industry Institute (SII). She was the first female in the United States to complete the FINRA/Wharton Certified Regulatory Compliance Professional (CRCP) program.

Ms. Turner’s financial services career spans more than 30 years. She began her career in banking and served as the operations, trading and systems manager for Reynolds DeWitt Securities. She joined Ohio National in 1997 and steadily rose through a series of executive positions, becoming Ohio National’s first female and 11th president and chief operating officer on Nov ember 30, 2018.

“I selected the financial services industry as my vocation because I believe f inancial literacy and independence leads to freedom, flexibility and self-sufficiency. This improves the quality of life of families and sustainability of communities.” Turner said when she was appointed to Cincinnati State’s Board of Trustees.

“My sentiments about education are similar. The education and training options provided by Cincinnati State brings freedom, flexibility, independence and hope to the students it serves. This ultimately improves the quality of life in the Cincinnati community and beyond.”

In addition to serving as a Cincinnati State Trustee, Ms. Turner is a member of the Cincinnati Regional USA Business Committee, and currently serves on the boards of the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati Regional USA Chamber of Commerce, Cincinnati Women’s Executive Forum, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, LL Global, Inc., Women’s Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation and Vice Chair and Board Chair Elect of United Way of Greater Cincinnati.

Barbara has received the following community and industry recognitions: 2019 Cincinnati Business Courier Women Who Mean Business; 2019 Make A Wish Inaugural Women Inspiring Strength & Hope (W.I.S.H.) Award; 2019 Linkage Women in Leadership Executive Impact Award; 2019 Honorary Chair (with her husband, Daman) of the Urban League of Greater Cincinnati Gala; 2019 Venue Magazine Women of Influence Award; 2019 Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Making Black History Award; 2018 ONFS Paul E. Martin Community Service Award; 2009 Top 50 Women in Wealth Management in the country (Wealth Manager Magazine); 2006 YWCA of Cincinnati Career Women of Achievement; 2003 YWCA of Cincinnati Rising Star and Who’s Who in Black Cincinnati.

Ms. Turner and her husband Daman Turner have three adult children and three grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with family, as well as traveling, cooking, reading and attending local art events. She has a special passion for mentoring at-risk teenage girls and single mothers, and helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency and financial independence.

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2020 Guest SpeakerSenator Rob PortmanRob Portman is a United States Senator from Ohio, a position he has held since 2010.

Born and raised in Cincinnati, Sen. Portman earned a Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College, followed by a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School. After graduating from law school, he worked as a lawyer in Washington D.C. and in Cincinnati. In 1993, he was elected to the U.S. Congress. He represented Ohio’s Second Congressional District for the next 12 years, following which he served in several Cabinet-level posts prior to becoming a U.S. Senator.

As a U.S. Senator, Portman has introduced more than 240 bills, including 200 bipartisan bills, and more than 150 of his legislative priorities have been signed into law.

He is the co-chair of the Senate Career and Technical Education Caucus and has led efforts in the Senate to strengthen career technical education programs that help individuals throughout the country to find meaningful employment. For example, his bipartisan JOBS Act would expand Pell Grant eligibility to cover short term job training programs so workers can afford the skills training and credentials they need for today’s job market.

Sen. Portman also authored the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act that was signed into law and provides resources for evidence-based prevention, treatment and recovery programs to combat addiction.

He is also a leader in the U.S. Senate in the effort to preserve our environment. Sen. Portman is the co-chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force and the International Conservation Caucus, and authored the bipartisan and recently signed into law Restore Our Parks Act to help tackle the nearly $12 billion deferred maintenance backlog at our national parks, including over $100 million at Ohio’s eight national park sites.

Sen. Portman lives in Cincinnati with his wife Jane. Together they have three children: Jed, Will, and Sally. He grew up in a small business family and continues to be a small business owner today. Sen. Portman and his family own the oldest continuously operating business in Ohio – the Golden Lamb in Lebanon, Ohio.

Degrees & CertificatesCulinary Arts TechnologyDiagnostic Medical Sonography - CardiovascularDiagnostic Medical Sonography - General ImagingDietetic TechnicianEarly Childhood Care and Education Electrical Engineering Technology - Power Systems MajorElectrical Engineering Technology-Biomedical Equipment Major Electrical Engineering Technology-Electronics Systems MajorElectro-Mechanical Eng Tech - Energy MajorElectro-Mechanical Engineering TechnologyElectro-Mechanical Engineering Technology - Laser MajorEMT Paramedic - Management Major EMT Paramedic - Science Major Enviromental Engineering Tech - Water & Wastewater Major Environmental Engineering Technology Environmental Engineering Technology - Stormwater Mgmt MajorFinance TechnologyFire Service LeadershipFire Service TechnologyGraphic DesignGraphic Imaging Technology Exercise Science

Arrhythmia RecognitionElectro-Mechanical Engineering Tech - LaserEmergency Medical Technician Basic Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)EMET - Building Automation Systems EntrepreneurshipEnvironmental Safety and Security Fire ServiceGroup Fitness InstructorHealth and Fitness Special Populations Health Unit Coordinator Homeland SecurityHuman ServicesIndustrial Controls & Instrumentation Industrial Electrical Maintenance Land SurveyingLandscape DesignLeadershipMachine Maintenance Manufacturing CNC

Health Information Technology - Healthcare Informatics Major Health Science Technology Hospitality Management Technology Interpreter Training/Sign Language TechnologyLandscape Horticulture Technology Legal Assistant Technology Marketing Management TechnologyMechanical Engineering Technology-Design Mechanical Engineering Technology-Manufacturing Option Medical Administrative Assistant Technology Medical Laboratory Technology Nursing Nursing (LPN to RN Progression) Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology ParalegalPastry Arts TechnologyPre-Business AdministrationPre-EngineeringPre-Nutrition SciencePublic Safety Technology Respiratory Care TechnologySupply Chain Management Technology Surgical TechnologySustainable Horticulture Technology Turfgrass Management Technology Web and Multimedia Design Welding

Manufacturing Machine Operation Level 2 Mechanical Engineering Technology-Computer Aided DesignMedical AssistantMET-Manufacturing CNCNurse Aide TrainingParalegalPastry ArtsPilates Mat InstructorPractical NursingReal EstateResistance TrainingRestorative AideSupply Chain Management Surgical Technology First Assistant Sustainable Agriculture ManagementWeb and Multimedia DesignWeldingYoga Teacher Training

DegreesAccounting Technology Administrative Assistant TechnologyAdministrative Office Professional Applied Technology Specialist Associate of ArtsAssociate of ScienceAssociate of Technical Study-Law EnforcementAudio/Video Production Technology Automotive Service Management TechnologyAviation Maintenance Technology Brewing ScienceBusiness Management Technology Business Programming and Systems AnalysisChemical TechnologyCivil Engineering Technology - Architectural MajorCivil Engineering Technology - Construction Mgmt MajorCivil Engineering Technology - Surveying MajorComputer Information Systems Major Computer Network Administration Computer Network Engineering Tech - Cyber-Security Major Computer Network Engineering Technology Computer Programming and Database Management Computer Software Development MajorComputer Programming and Database Management - Programming and Analysis Major Computer Programming and Database Management - Software Engineering Tech MajorComputer Support and Administration

CertificatesAccountingAddiction StudiesAddiction Studies Licensing PreparationAdvanced Health Careers Preparatory Advanced SurveyingAquatic Group Fitness Instructor Aquatic Personal Trainer Automotive Service Technician Aviation Mechanics Airframe Aviation Mechanics Powerplant AvionicsBioscienceBookkeepingBrewing Sales and Marketing Business PathwaysChemical Technology Operator Coding SpecialistCommunity Health Worker Computer ApplicationsComputer RepairCulinary ArtsDeaf StudiesDietary ManagementDisaster Response Management Electrocardiography (Adv)

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Board of TrusteesGreg Battle, ME, PE

Manuel Chavez III, BA

Justin Howe, MPA

Barbara Turner

Rajbir Minhas, MD

Robert J. Ringel, JD

John I. Silverman, BSBA, Secretary

George H. Vincent, JD, Vice Chair

Mark D. Walton, AAB ’78, BS, Chairperson

Administrative OfficersMonica J. Posey, MBA, Ed.D President

Robbin Hoopes, JD Provost

Christopher Calvert, JD Vice President of Finance, CFO

Soni Hill, M.Ed Senior Director of Student Success and Development

Amy Waldbillig, MPA Vice President of Workforce Development

Lawra J. Baumann, PhD Vice President of Administration and Human Resources

Elliott Ruther, BA Chief of Institutional Advancement & Foundation Executive Director

Tom Hale, '94, BA Acting Director, Middletown Campus

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