“Commencement” is defined as “a beginning or start” and for many Toros, their graduation from California State University, Dominguez Hills is just that.
Below is a partial listing of students known to have been accepted into post graduate programs or employment. We wish them and the entire Class of 2014 the best in their future endeavors.
College of Arts and Humanities
History
Jessica Patton (Magnum Cum Laude), master’s program in history, CSU Fullerton.
Philosophy
James Crawford, master’s program in education with an option in social and cultural analysis, Department of Advanced Studies in Education and Counseling, CSU Long Beach
Spanish
Blanca Garcia (Magnum Cum Laude, McNair Scholar), Ph.D. program in Hispanic literatures, UC Irvine; she received a full scholarship.
College of Business Administration and Public Policy
Criminal Justice
Irvin Pereira has been accepted in to the Los Angeles Police Department Academy
Sigifredo Perez (Magnum Cum Laude), master of public administration program, CSU Dominguez Hills
La Toya Jackson, master in social work program, CSU Dominguez Hills
Public Administration
Helen Rowe, master of public administration program, CSU Dominguez Hills
College of Education
Teacher Education
Jacqueline Lopez (Urban Teacher Residency single subject credential/master’s program graduate) accepted a position teaching physics at Nava Learning Academy
Liberal Studies
Ana Duarte, master in social work program, CSU Dominguez Hills
College of Extended and International Education
Communications Studies and Disorders Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program
Lisa Bombarda, master’s program in communication sciences and disorders, Chapman University
Mariela Cadena, master’s program in education, communicative sciences and disorders, CSU San Marcos
Karla Castillo, master’s program in speech and language pathology, NOVA Southeastern University
Maria Euroque-Garcia, graduate program in communication sciences and disorders, NOVA Southeastern University
Vera Garcia, master’s program in speech and language pathology, NOVA Southeastern University
Chrystal King, master’s program in communication sciences and disorders, CSU Northridge
Lisa Knapp, master’s program in speech and language pathology, NOVA Southeastern University
Francisco Lopez, master’s program in communicative disorders, CSU Long Beach
Sarah Lopez, master’s program in communicative disorders, CSU Long Beach
Nikki Lystne, master’s program in speech and language pathology, NOVA Southeastern University
Adriana Mendez, master’s program in communication sciences and disorders, CSU Northridge
Carlye Mooney-Glonchak, master’s program in speech and language pathology, NOVA Southeastern University
Darlene Myers, master’s program in speech and language pathology, NOVA Southeastern University
Vance Nguyen, master’s program in communication sciences and disorders, Chapman University
Vivien Nguyen, master’s program in speech and language pathology, NOVA Southeastern University
Sophia Ornelas, master’s program in education, education specialist, deaf and hard of hearing, Mount St. Mary College
Veronica Orozco, master’s program in speech and language pathology, NOVA Southeastern University
Roseanna Rivera, master’s program in communicative disorders, CSU Long Beach
Ria Roberts, master’s program in speech and language pathology, NOVA Southeastern University
Noe Sanchez, master’s program in speech and language pathology, NOVA Southeastern University
Monika Torres, master’s program in communication sciences and disorders, Chapman University
Karina Trujillo, master’s program in communicative disorders, CSU Long Beach
Hardell Vernon, master’s program in communication sciences and disorders, CSU Northridge
Maryam Vernon, master’s program in speech and language pathology, NOVA Southeastern University
Carrie Wade, master’s program in speech and language pathology, NOVA Southeastern University
Kelly Yamamoto, master’s program in speech and language pathology, NOVA Southeastern University
College of Health, Human Services and Nursing
Child Development
Sierra Frazier, master in social work program, CSU Dominguez Hills
Jacqueline Leiva, master in social work program, CSU Dominguez Hills
Human Services
Maechelle Brown, master in social work program, CSU Dominguez Hills
Kelly N. Burgos, master in social work program, CSU Dominguez Hills
Michelle Fidello, master in social work program, CSU Dominguez Hills
Gayleah Richmond, master in social work program, CSU Dominguez Hills
Chalaque Williams, master in social work program, CSU Dominguez Hills
Laquanda Wilson, master in social work program, CSU Dominguez Hills
Kinesiology and Recreation
Jason Richard Amadio, teaching credentials, master’s program in education, physical education: administration option, CSU Dominguez Hills
Catherine Brown (Magnum Cum Laude), master’s program in applied behavior analysis therapy with emphasis in autism specialties, Ball State University
Pablo Flores, master’s program in education, physical education: administration option, CSU Dominguez Hills
Christina Hunt, master’s program in athletic training, California Baptist University
Garret Y. Matsuura (Cum Laude),Ph.D. program in physical therapy, Azusa Pacific University
Wendy Mencos (Magnum Cum Laude),Urban Teacher Preparation credential and master’s program in education, physical education option, CSU Dominguez Hills
Damien Monroe, master’s program in education, physical education: administration option, CSU Dominguez Hills
Alfredo Munguia (Magnum Cum Laude),Urban Teacher Preparation credential and master’s program in education, physical education option, CSU Dominguez Hills
Demetrius Andrew Sanchez, emergency medical technician (EMT) certification program, Center for Prehospital Care, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Jesse Ying,Urban Teacher Preparation credential and master’s program in education, physical education option, CSU Dominguez Hills
Utopia Treasure Bennett Kates, Urban Teacher Preparation credential and master’s program in education, physical education option, CSU Dominguez Hills
College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
Anthropology
Mario Castillo (Magnum Cum Laude, McNair Scholar), Ph.D. program in anthropology, UC Berkeley; he was awarded a Ford Foundation Fellowship
Marko Germono (Cum Laude, McNair Scholar), Ph.D. program in anthropology, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Gabriel Jones(Magnum Cum Laude, McNair Scholar, minor in geography), dual master’s program in environmental science and urban planning, University of Michigan.
Biology
Kumar Tiger (MBRS RISE Scholar), master’s program in biology, CSU Los Angeles; awarded the CSULA Bridges to the Doctorate Fellowship
Chemistry
Cesar Deleon, (Magnum Cum Laude, MARC USTAR Scholar), Ph.D. program in chemistry, University of Southern California; awarded USC Research Doctoral Fellowship
Computer Science
Jeremieh Hanckins (Cum Laude), Ph.D. program in computer science, University of Texas, Austin
Computer Technology
Robert Spengler (Summa Cum Laude), master’s program in cyber security, USC; awarded a National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship.
Mathematics
Erica Zamora (Noyce Scholar), Transition to Teaching Online teacher credential program, CSU Dominguez Hills
Psychology
Liana Castro, master in social work program, CSU Dominguez Hills
Geraldy Eisman (Magnum Cum Laude, MBRS RISE Scholar), Ph.D. program in psychology, UC Merced
Daniel Ennaco, Ph.D. program in clinical psychology, Alliant International University
Christian Garcia (Cum Laude, Honors in the Major), education specialist (Ed.S.) program in school psychology, CSU Long Beach
Azebria Gibson, master’ program in applied behavior analysis, Chicago School of Professional Psychology
John Gibson (Honors in the Major, MBRS RISE Scholar), master’s program in human factors, George Mason University
Lizzette Gonzalez, master in social work program, CSU Dominguez Hills
Silvia Medrano, master in social work program, CSU Dominguez Hills
Oscar Ramon, master in social work program, CSU Dominguez Hills
Jose Lara-Ruiz (MBRS RISE Scholar), master’s program in clinical psychology, CSU Northridge
Carmen Kho (graduate student), Ph.D. program in psychology, UC Merced
Muhammad Mamsa, master’s program in psychology, San Diego State University
Jessica Mendoza (McNair Scholar), Ph.D. program in experimental psychology at the University of Alabama
Maria SantaMaria, master’s program in school psychology, CSU Los Angeles
Sisi Yu (graduate student), PsyD program, Alliant International University, San Diego
Sociology
Melissa Cervantes (MARC USTAR Scholar), master’s program in public health, Indiana University; awarded Education Opportunity Fellowship from Indiana U.
Corina Diaz (graduate student), master’s in social work program, USC
Lisete Gomez, master in social work program, CSU Dominguez Hills
Herminio Gonzalez, master in social work program, CSU Dominguez Hills
Victoria Gory, master in social work program, CSU Dominguez Hills
Tontanesha Hashimoto, master in social work program, CSU Dominguez Hills
Daisy Juarez Del La Torre, master in social work program, CSU Dominguez Hills
Maximilliano Rosas, master in social work program, CSU Dominguez Hills
