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2024 Outstanding Graduates

The following undergraduate and graduate students were selected by their programs as 2024 Outstanding graduates.  These students graduated in the 2023/2024 Academic year.

Applied Health Sciences and Wellness

Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Food & Nutrition

Exercise Physiology Major (BS8122)
Amaya Turner

Hometown: Fairfield Township, Ohio

Plans after Graduation: Will be getting my Masters degree in Occupational Therapy 

Exercise Physiology Pre-Physical Therapy Major (BS8171)
Caroline Brandes

Hometown: Athens, Ohio

Plans After Graduation: Following graduation, I will begin the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program here at 91探花 in May. 

Exercise Physiology Pre-Athletic Training Major (BS8178)
Nicole Powers

Hometown: Carmel, Indiana

Plans after Graduation: Attending OHIO University in the Master's of Athletic Training program 

Applied Nutrition (Dietetics)
Abigail Weir

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Plans after Graduation: 91探花 MSDI program for graduate degree and completion of my dietetic internship.

Applied Nutrition (Culinary/ Environmental Nutrition)
Zoe Ryan

Hometown: Lancaster, Ohio

Plans after Graduation:  My plans after graduation is to start a bakery in the Columbus area. 

Nutrition Science
Lexi Marshall

Hometown: Lima, Ohio

Plans after Graduation: My plans after graduation are to continue gaining patient care experience through Nationwide Children's Hospital and applying to physician assistant school. 

Combined Master of Science and Dietetic Internship
Isabelle Horning

Hometown: Akron, Ohio

Plans After Graduation: My post graduate plans include becoming a registered dietitian upon passing the CDR examination. I will be working at Riverside Methodist Hospital as a clinical dietitian in Columbus.

Master of Science in Athletic Training
Carter Luckring

Hometown:  Navarre, Ohio

Plans after Graduation:  My plans after graduation are to begin working as an athletic trainer at a high school. It is my aspiration to provide medical care and assistance to young athletes with the goal of giving them the proper knowledge and tools to better themselves both in athletics and in life.

Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Sciences - Online
Melissa Antalek

Hometown: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Plans After Graduation: After graduation I plan to continue working as a Registered Dietitian for adolescents with eating disorders. 

Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Sciences - Athens Based
Stacy Shawhan

Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio

Plans after Graduation: My plans after graduation are to continue working as an oncology dietitian in Cincinnati. My experience as a graduate assistant has also sparked my interest in higher education, so I also plan to apply for a position as adjunct faculty at the University of Cincinnati's dietetics program. 

Doctor of Athletic Training
Emily Roberts

Hometown: Toledo, Ohio

Plans after Graduation: Upon graduation, my plans are to continue my work as an athletic trainer, serving the athletics community at Muskingum University, and to continue to pursue resources for athletes with abdominal injuries and GI conditions; my long-term goal is to pursue a position in athletic training education (facilitating the growth of future athletic trainers). 

Doctor of Athletic Training
Byrnadeen Farraye

Hometown: Murrieta, California

Future Plans: Sport Scientist specializing in Baseball performance and injury risk reduction

Department of Interdisciplinary Health Studies

Bachelor of Science in Integrated Health Care Studies, Master of Integrated Health Studies, Global Health, Clinical Informatics, Health Leadership, Health Policy, Veterans Health

Bachelor of Science in Integrated Health Care Studies
Adrian Trobridge

Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana

Plans after Graduation: Upon completion of my undergraduate studies, I intend to pursue a master's degree at 91探花. 

Additionally, I am celebrating a decade of federal service in April, continuing to provide ongoing support to fellow veterans at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center.

Master of Global Health
Dorcas Mgadla

Hometown: Gaborone, Botswana

Plans after Graduation: After graduation, I will use my expertise to influence health policies at the national and international levels and strengthen the health research system of Botswana. I also endeavor to undertake collaborative global health research and service projects to promote and implement evidence-based policies that address global health challenges. 

My interest is also in community initiatives that empower individuals and communities to take control of their health through education, awareness campaigns, and community-based health programs, particularly on women's and adolescents' health, sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, non-communicable diseases, and mental health. I want Botswana to advance universal health coverage to achieve health equity and quality health for all as per the sustainable development goal 3. 

School of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences

Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Practice

Bachelor of Science in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences
Megan Gerard

Hometown: Marysville, Ohio

Plans after Graduation: I will be continuing my education to pursue a master鈥檚 degree in Speech-Language Pathology. As of now, I have not decided which program I will be attending.

Doctorate of Clinical Audiology (AuD)
Jenna Ober

Hometown: Cable, Ohio

Plans after Graduation: I am currently about to start my job search but I'm planning to take a few weeks off to travel and then start working full time (Audiologist). 

Doctorate of Clinical Audiology (AuD)
Kassy Hickman

Hometown: Sand Fork, WV

Plans after Graduation: Upon graduation, I will be starting my career in audiology at the ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery Center of Fredericksburg, VA. During that time, I will be specializing in adult and pediatric diagnostic audiological evaluations, fitting and rehabilitation of adult and pediatric hearing aids, cochlear implants, vestibular assessment, and tinnitus treatment. I look forward to continuing to be a patient-centered clinician and educating my patients and families on hearing loss and vestibular disorders.

Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology
Morgan Brown

Hometown: New Lexington, Ohio

Plans after Graduation: I plan to work as a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist upon graduation. 

Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology
Felesha Wright

Hometown: Junction City, Ohio

Plans After Graduation: My future plans upon graduation include working as a speech-language pathologist in a medical setting (acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or skilled nursing facility). 

Master of Physician Assistant Practice
Audra Phillips

Hometown: Baltimore, Ohio

Plans after Graduation: After graduation, I hope to practice medicine in Columbus, Ohio. I am interested in oncology, surgery, and hematology, so I hope to practice in one of those fields. 

School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice

Master of Science in Nursing
Amanda Ison
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Kerbon Heath

Hometown: Oak Island, North Carolina

Plans after Graduation: Following completion of the DNP program with a focus on Nurse Leadership and Nurse Education, I am dedicated to leveraging my expertise to contribute to the progression of the nursing field. My objectives include the integration of self-care and advocacy principles into the core nursing curriculum, fostering diversity within the profession, and assuming a leadership role that shapes health policy and public perception to promote more significant investment in nursing.

Nursing Knowledge (BSN Athens)
Rece Gimperling

Hometown: Huron, Ohio

Plans After Graduation: After graduation, I plan to move to Columbus where I have accepted a nursing position at OSU Wexner Medical Center in the ICU float pool

Nursing Knowledge (BSN Athens)
Olivia Thomas

Hometown: Zanesville, Ohio

Plans after Graduation: Hopefully taking a position in Columbus, OH as an RN.

Clinical Excellence (BSN Athens)
Journey Poindexter
Nursing Leadership (BSN Athens)
Jacob Portem

Hometown: Mohegan Lake, New York

Plans after Graduation: My plan after graduation is to work for Northern Westchester Hospital, Northwell Health.

Department of Social and Public Health

Child & Family Studies, Community & Public Health, Environmental Health, Health Services Administration, Long-term Care Administration, Occupational Hygiene & Safety

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Science
Mallory Menz

Hometown: Avon Lake, Ohio

Plans after Graduation: I plan on staying in Ohio and working as an Environmental Health Specialist.

Bachelor in Community and Public Health
Ky Sweet

Hometown: Athens, Ohio

Plans after Graduation: I plan to take on a research fellowship and pursue graduate studies in international public health and biomedical sciences. 

Family Gerontology
Mady Shiplett

Hometown: New Lexington, Ohio

Plans after Graduation: After graduation I plan to work in the Athens area and enter a master's program. I hope to eventually become a psychotherapist. 

Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration
Kelly Erb

Hometown: Belpre, Ohio

Plans after Graduation: After graduation, I will complete my health services administration internship at Marietta Memorial Health System with the finance department. Upon completion of my internship, I hope to join MMHS鈥檚 team continuing to expand my knowledge and experience in healthcare finance.

Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration
Abby Smith

Hometown: Pickerington, Ohio

Plans after Graduation: I plan to go into healthcare consulting or healthcare finance.

Child Life Specialist Clinical Concentration
Katie Whitman

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

Plans after Graduation: Completing a Child Life Practicum before returning to OU in the fall for my master's degree program.

Pediatric Healthcare Concentration
Anna Senkmajer

Hometown: Port Huron, Michigan

Plans after Graduation: Attend graduate school for Orientation and Mobility - working with blind and visually impaired people.

CFS/Child Life Specialist Graduate Student
Sydney Dawson

Hometown:  Akron, Ohio

Plans after Graduation: Upon graduation, I will be completing my child life internship at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas. 

Master of Health Administration (online)
Rebecca Romero

Hometown:  Powell, Ohio

Plans after Graduation: I was recently promoted to a Clinical Manager position within the Clinical Nutrition & Lactation Department at Nationwide Children鈥檚 Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. I am excited to apply everything I have learned in my MHA program! 

Master of Health Administration (online)
Debra Stewart

Hometown: Circleville, Ohio

Plans after Graduation: I plan to continue my career at Nationwide Children鈥檚 Hospital.

Master of Public Health (Athens)
Jacqueline Asare

Hometown: Rochester, New York

Plans after Graduation: After graduation, I plan to work with other passionate individuals or organizations to create innovative and sustainable solutions to improve food safety and security in Ohio.

Master of Public Health (online)
Lorna Ziehm

Hometown:  Toledo, Ohio

Plans after Graduation: Following graduation I plan to pursue roles in Epidemiology or Biostatistics. I have multiple passions related to public health, including maternal and child health, drinking water and environmental safety, medtech/pharmaceutical patient safety, and disability advocacy. I hope to be in a position to make a positive impact on population health and address health disparities.

Department of Social Work

Undergraduate Social Work and On-Campus or Online Master of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work聽
Emma Berentz

Hometown: Powell, Ohio

Plans after Graduation: I will be furthering my education and pursuing a Master's degree in School Counseling. 

Master of Social Work
Emmanuel Agyei Poku

Hometown: Accra, Ghana

Plans after Graduation: I will be pursuing a PhD in Social Work, researching on childhood trauma and its psychosocial impact.

Online Master of Social Work
Kristina Kulkovit

Hometown: San Gabriel, California

Plans after Graduation: My future plans are to continue my work in the non-profit sector, especially with the unsheltered population and to complete my hours and become LCSW.