Re-Imaging Your Future-Defining Your Path Tuesday June 4, 2024
2 Administration • 2023-2024 Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees • Nichelle Henderson, President Kelsey K. Iino, Ed.D, 1st Vice President Sara Hernandez, J.D., 2nd Vice President Gabriel Buelna, Ph.D. David Vela Andra Hoffman Steven F. Veres Alexy Cordova, Student Trustee • District Administration • Francisco C. Rodriguez Ph.D., Chancellor Kathleen Burke, Ed.D. Interim Deputy Chancellor Dr. Nicole Albo-Lopez, Ed.D. Vice Chancellor, Educational Programs and Institutional Effectiveness Jeanette L. Gordon Vice Chancellor/Chief Financial Officer Carmen V. Lidz, MS Vice Chancellor/Chief Information Officer Anne Diga, J.D. Acting General Counsel Rueben C. Smith, D.C.Sc. Vice Chancellor/Chief Facilities Executive James Lancaster, Ed.D. Vice Chancellor, Workforce and Economic Development Teyanna Williams, J.D. Vice Chancellor, Human Resources • College Administration • Dr. Anthony Culpepper, Ed.D, JD. President Dr. Lawrence Bradford, Ed.D Vice President, Academic Affairs Dr. Tangelia Alfred, Ed.D. Vice President, Student Services Jeanette Magee Dean, Student Services Ms. Sharon Dalmage Dean, Adult, Non-Credit, Continuing, & Community Education Mr. Eric Brach Associate Dean, Career Technical Education • Department Chairpersons • Ms. Katrina L. Taylor Arts & Humanities Ms. Elizabeth Flowers Behavioral & Social Sciences Dr. Allison P. Moore, D.P.A. Business, Computer Science & Related Technologies Dr. LaShawn L. Brinson Child Development/ Family & Consumer Studies Dr. Katrin Wilson, Ed.D. Counseling Dr. Jeffrey Bohn, Ph.D. English & Foreign Languages/Developmental Communications Vacant Library Mr. Kang Kim Natural Sciences, Health & Kinesiology Dr. Lernik Saakian, Ph.D., Mathematics Ms. Indiana McClellan Nursing Ms. Susan Lyons Noncredit
3 Table of Contents 4 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 16 21 22 23 Program College History College Mission and Vision Commencement Speaker Degrees and Honors Graduation Honors Honors Recognition Summer 2023 Graduates Fall 2023 Graduates Candidates for Spring 2024 Graduation Stella High Charter Graduates Middle College High School Graduates Appreciation and Acknowledgements
4 • Mistress of Ceremonies Dr. Tangelia Alfred, Ed.D., Vice President, Student Services • Pledge of Allegiance Mr. Jeremiah Stephens-Scott, President, Associated Student Organization • National Anthem Dr. Tandy Ward, Ed.D., LASC Counselor • Introductions Dr. Anthony Culpepper, Ed.D., JD., President • Greetings from the Board of Trustees Ms. Nichelle Henderson, President, Board of Trustees Los Angeles Community College District • Greetings from Chancellor’s Office Dr. Regina Smith, Ed.D., Chancellor’s Equity and Justice Fellow • Greetings from Academic Senate Dr. Erum Syed, Ph.D., LASC Academic Senate President • Introduction of Commencement Speaker Dr. Anthony Culpepper, Ed.D., JD., President Commencement 2024 Re-Imagining Your future-Defining Your Path Program
5 • Commencement Address Mr. Robert W. Brown, JD, C.E.O, C.O.O& President, Board of Managers of University of West Los Angeles (UWLA) • Charge to Class of 2024 Dr. Anthony Culpepper, Ed.D., JD., President • Response to Charge Mr. Jeremiah Stephens-Scott, President, Associated Student Organization • Degree Award Criteria Dr. Lawrence Bradford, Ed.D, Vice President, Academic Affairs • Presentation of Degrees Mr. Robert L. Stewart, Jr. Mr. Steven Katz Mr. Carlos Perales Ms. Edith Hernandez-Cabrera Ms. Angie Arauza • Conferring of Degrees Dr. Anthony Culpepper, Ed.D., JD., President • Recessional
6 Since its founding in 1967, Los Angeles Southwest College, home of the Cougars, has been devoted to social justice, closing equity gaps, and being a leader within the community to create intentional social change. We pursue academic excellence in all levels and are devoted to empowering students. LASC is the product of decades of hard work, vision and perseverance to achieve the dream of its principal founder, Odessa B. Cox. The Cox family and a small group of community members started fighting in 1947 to bring a comprehensive community college to South Los Angeles. The path to today was not easy and was the result of the dedication of many. Today, LASC continues to transform lives. With cutting edge facilities and program offerings, the college provides a safe space for students to find their voice, find their passion, and find the freedom to live the lives they want to live. We take pride in our high academic standards, our excellent programs and services, and our approach to meeting each unique student’s personal needs to find success at LASC. The smallest of nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District, LASC cultivates a culture of care, being intentional about diversity and student success. College History
7 In honor of its founding history, Los Angeles Southwest College is committed to providing a student-centered and equitable learning environment designed to empower a diverse student population and the surrounding community to achieve their academic and career goals by: • Attaining certificates and associate degrees leading to transfer and workforce preparation • Eliminating systemic racism and exclusion • Becoming a model educational institution for the success Of students of color As a model institution of higher learning, Los Angeles Southwest College will transform the lives of our students of color and members of our surrounding community by supporting their pursuit of academic and personal goals. College Vision College Mission
8 MR. ROBERT W. BROWN, JD Mr. Brown is a native of Los Angeles. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Los Angeles in 1974, and his Juris Doctorate from UCLA in 1977. He has been licensed as a member of the California State Bar since 1977. Mr. Brown is currently the President of the University of West Los Angeles, Schools of Law (“UWLA”). Before becoming president, he served as a member of the Board of Trustees for UWLA. UWLA is accredited by the California State Bar Association and is a unique legal institution offering access and opportunities in legal education primarily for those in career transition and from typically disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. In addition to his role as President of UWLA, Mr. Brown has forty-three years (43) years of expertise serving as legal counsel and business advisor for Fortune 100 financial institutions and corporations and non-profit entities, specializing in real estate and corporate finance, construction financing, banking regulations, compliance, and loan workouts. Transactions that he has handled are more than $10 billion. Commencement Speaker
9 Mr. Brown started his career as a transactional banking attorney working in the general counsel’s office for several major financial institutions. His banking practice consisted of structuring, negotiating, and documenting countless major business and real estate financings. He also specialized in workouts as a corollary for his bank financing transactions. He has handled the completion of numerous construction projects and the work out of significant retail, office, and industrial properties. Mr. Brown has a reputation as a versatile and experienced attorney and businessman with exceptional skills in communications, negotiations, problem-solving, and general management. A highly respected business leader who came up through the ranks from staff lawyer to general counsel, to founding partner and presently, University President. Mr. Brown also serves as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association and handles complex commercial arbitrations and disputes. He is also a California Stateappointed probate referee. Mr. Brown has been inducted into the Hall of Fame for California State University, Los Angeles. He has also been inducted into the Hall of Fame(s) for the John M. Langston Bar Association and the Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles. Mr. Brown is the principal owner, President, and Chief executive officer of the University of West Los Angeles (“UWLA”). UWLA offers post-secondary and graduate education in law and business and has been in continuous operation and existence since 1966. UWLA is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges; approved by the California State Bar and approved by the Bureau of Private post-secondary education.
10 ASSOCIATE DEGREES Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees indicate completion of 60 or more units toward a course of study in selected curriculum. ASSOCIATE DEGREES FOR TRANSFER Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) and Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degrees are designed to facilitate transfer admission to a school in the California State University system in a similar major. VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN The Valedictorian and the Salutatorian are students with the two highest cumulative grade point averages in the graduating class. Grade point average (GPA) is based on graduate status obtained at the end of the Fall Semester. Valedictorian is the graduate with the highest GPA. Salutatorian is the graduate with the second highest GPA. Degrees and Honors
11 Outstanding achievement in a degree may be designated by: SUMMA CUM LAUDE (WITH HIGHEST PRAISE) Cumulative GPA from 3.9 or higher Student receives Blue and Gold Honor Cord MAGNA CUM LAUDE (WITH GREAT PRAISE) Cumulative GPA from 3.7 to 3.89 Student receives Blue Honor Cord CUM LAUDE (WITH PRAISE) Cumulative GPA from 3.5 to 3.69 Student receives Gold Honor Cord Graduation Honors
12 MAGNA CUM LAUDE Adeyosola Adeola Bangbose Kelechi Claret Eze Bertha Alicia Garay Angel Christopher Lara Nneka Magdalese Oforji Jose Vazquez Padilla Tamil Javon Witherspoon Valedictorian Joana Shantal Guardado Salutatorian Maureen N. Nnamchi SUMMA CUM LAUDE Joana Shantal Guardado Maureen N. Nnamchi Rukiat Olubusola Masonez CUM LAUDE Nusaybah Dawud Al-Mansur David A. Alvarado Esmeralda Denis Gonzalez Tiana Howell Abigail N. Ikerionwu Lashannay Capri James Kennedy Obinna Ofodile Yazelyn Arely Quezada Nasha Victoria Michelle Ross Honors Recognition
13 Keya M. Allsup Bianca Guadalupe Amezcua Carmen Atencio Myeisha D. Barker Keith E. Bowen Myasia L. Bragg Roberts C. Christopher Jorge Faustino Diaz Bretishia E. Egland Leonard P. Flot Guadalupe Godina Reyna Isabel Hernandez LaVertcha Vanese Holley Stephen Onyebuchi Ibe Abigail N. Ikerionwu Antanesha Jackson Randarius Devontaemartez Jones Crystal F. Kessee Tiffany S. Leak Trishell Brandy Martinez Rukiat Olubusola Mason Maureen N. Nnamchi Nneka Magdalene Oforji Jordan Xavier Oliver Nicolette M. Parham Jason R. Queen Nasha Victoria Michelle Ross Brenda N. Rubio Rosales Christopher D. Singleton Shawntries Thompson Jose Manuel Vazquez Padilla Jackelyne Viera Sandoval Tamil Javon Witherspoon Le'anna S. Wright Summer 2023 Graduates
14 Nusaybah Dawud Al-Mansur David A. Alvarado Erika Alvarez Jennifer G. Arias Evelin Badillo Adeyosola Adeola Bangbose Dulce Giselle Bautista Stephanie Delia Beltran Patricia A. Biggs Deion L. Calhoun Benjamin Camacho Jennifer M. Cameros Diana Cervantes Juree Anita Chavez Ovidio A. Cristales Martinez Diana Cuevas Ayodele A. Delarosa Adrian Duran Elvia Dzul Ku Lorenzo Delaroka Ebanks, I Abraham O. Estefanos Kelechi Claret Eze Ana C. Flores Bertha Alicia Garay Danielle Idalia Gonzalez Dennis Gonzalez Esmeralda Denis Gonzalez Christian D. Grant Joana Shantal Guardado Cassius M. Heard Pedro Hernandez Jasmine Holguin Kierstn Tiaira Houston Tiana Tyshun Howell Lashannay Capri James Justine T. Juarez Christopher Steven King Angel Christopher Lara Pengwei Li Jamaal Daaron Logan Ashley Mancilla Jessica Alejandra Moreno Martin Brendon Lofranco Nunez Kennedy Obinna Ofodile Isaac Olayinka Olagunju Martin B. Orozco Yazelyn Arely Quezada Tyoni B. Reed Fall 2023 Graduates
15 Bryan Moises Rivas Aaron M. Rodriguez Humberto Alonso Rosa Bachez Marco Antonio Sanchez Alan J. Soberanes Bani Y. Solano Austyn B. Thompson Ruth T. Thompson Jeante R. Turner Erik Vargas Queen Emmanuella Victor Ashley E. Wagoner Desira D. William Samantha Guadalupe Zuniga Fall 2023 Graduates
16 Ijang Akum Achah Franck Olivier Adou Valeria Celestina Alfaro Geraldine Liliana Alixtac Bartholomew I. Amadiegwu Sasha N. Amah Chibuzo Zylen Amobi Mora Joyce Andrews Onyinyechi Anyanwu Erika Arismendi Elida Arroyo Emmanuella Asiedu Tykeshia Dominique-Mychelle Baines Tauakitangata Kepilitania Baker Janel M. Baker Charles Jumai K. Bandele Larhonda M. Barnes Aminat Folashade Bello Princess Aishat Enitan Bello Jada Marie Bennett Ashley Tyler Brantley Alisha L. Brown Richard Brown Katlyn Buckley Roberto Carlos Bustos Robbie R. Cabaong Maria Calderon Soto Daisy Camberos Daniela Carcamo Christopher Mario Cardonamanzo Candice L. Carter Bibiana Jocelyn Castilla Donovan Lorenz Castillo-Hairston Jennifer M. Cele Melissa Chan Julie Mecca Chance Racquel M. Clayton Maricza Contreras Nelly Cruz Jocelynn Davis Nichole Janine Davis Donna D. Dawkins Nequisha R. Dean Ella Delgado Evelyn Paola Depaz Jasmine Elizabeth Derisso Danielle Marie Destouet Candidates for Spring 2024 Graduation
17 Leilany Diaz Lineli Odaliz Diaz Marlene Diaz Johann Yael Diazguevara Gwendolyn Dixon Keirra Jaelynn Dominguez Jessieka D. Dorlus Jayla Lashon Ducre Briana Alina Echeverria Kewana L. Edwards Lexxus B. Edwards Esther Ekong Sanaa Naomi Ellis Adaobi Joyce Enendu Joy Erekosima Maria Angela Escobar-Tzic Luis Alberto Espinoza Chanda'na F. Evans Lia Evans Alexus Shamone Feely Maria Felix Richard Figueroa, Jr Alonso Flores Charlee Nicole Franklin Ramiro Gamboa, Jr Christina Garcia Jessica Garcia Luswin A. Garcia Raymond K. Garcia Jaime Garcia Maldonado La'saun Gardner Deanna Gaskin Tanye Vanessa Gladden Favour Chukwuebuka Godbless Jose Luis Gomez Erica H. Gonzales David Noel Gonzalez Esmeralda Denis Gonzalez Jessica H. Gonzalez Noah Tristan Gonzalez Andres Ivan Govea Loera Amaridenzil Green Despues Anure Green Irene Giselle Guardado Castellanos Maya A. Gutierrez Yesenia Gutierrez Ahmani Caelynn Guydon Nchang Gwendoline Candidates for Spring 2024 Graduation
18 Nia Hall Monterey Alexandra Hamrell Cornelius A. Harris Fairren Brooke Harris Kimberly D. Haswell Anjuli J. Hawkins Justin Andrew Haynes Ruby Heredia Antonia Y. Hernandez Morgan Genesis Hernandez Edgar Javier Herrera Isabella Anette Hicks Marcus Cornell Holman Ciara T. Howard Mario J. Howard Alondra Denisse Ibarra Peace Udoka Iheanachor Chinonso Harriet Ilomuanya Holli J. Ivory Lapara Jackson Tiyahn J. Jackson Deshanea Jaymickia James Kennae R. Jeffries Jose C. Jimenez Jasmine M. Johnson Kaneesha R. Johnson Shanice Johnson Taylor A. Johnson Alyssa Vondre Jones Catelynn Vonise Jones Bei Olive Tracy Kamanda Faaizah Kamau Mohammed Abdul Karim Toi S. Kingsbury Ava Grace Kolker Diana Kozina Amanda Nicole Lazo Kenndall C. Lenoir Miriam M. Lezama Mykeia A. Lino Darius D. Manual Priscilla Denise Marchante Michelle Mariano Joel Humberto Martinez Arnulfo Alejandro MartinezMaldonado Larisia Ekwombuh Mbulem Lakiesha Lakiesha Mccollum Candidates for Spring 2024 Graduation
19 Isabel Amaris Mejia Eric Mendez Raul Merlo, Jr Anthony Clarendojay Milner Vernisha Z. Mims Jorge A. Miranda Pamela R. Moncrief Ashley Montanez Raymond Moreno Leiboquan S. Muhammad Ciera Murrley Nikita R. Muse Julia Nguyen Karina Nieves Delphine Asoh Nkwenti Judith Nunez Chukwudi Emmanuel Obiadika Chinwe Loveth Obinma Mayra Ochoa Amarachi Vivian Offorka Obinna Chikere Ofoha Rita Sarah Ogbechie Martha Joy Ojimba Olanireti Oluwatosin Okanlawon Adanma Yvonne Okonkwo Jaime Ernesto Olmedo Otahen Sylvia Omuta Kelechi Onyeoziri Henry Henry Ortiz-Cordero Ibreanna A. Overby Gabriela Pacheco Priscilla D. Palacio Lequan Vanteeno Parker, Jr Naman Hitendra Patel Arynn Alliyah Patton Asiane Lacole Patton Tiffany K. Payne Erica Denise Peters Jose A. Peza Destiny Yareli Pineda Krishan Yeshua Pineda Rachel Abigail Pineda Nielah S. Pitts Thomas Shelime A. Porter Emerald T. Pritchett Erick M. Quezada Plwashah M. Qureshi Candidates for Spring 2024 Graduation
20 Maria Dejesus Ramirezramos Desiree L. Rancharan Lisa Lisa Randolph Regina L. Rene Frank Anthony Renteria Richard Daven Reyes Guerra Thomas Thomas Richardson, Jr Nicole E. Riley Jasmine Nathile Rivas Katherine Marcela RivasContreras Devin Alexander Rivera Monique I. Robinson Alejandro Rodriguez Amorette N. Rodriguez Diana Abigail Rodriguez Teresa Rojas Julissa Ruiz Yonina Dorado Sabal Christy N. Salters Karina S. Sampay Maite Esther Sandoval Yosharelli Santillanogranados Shamarreah T. Scott Tanesha Y. Scott Jennifer Serafin Yaretzy Brigette Sierra Kiauna Tierra Siler Ivan Ray Silvederio Arlene J. Smith Joanna I. Smith Joy D. Smith Alani M. Snipes Taylor Sluoy Sounthakith Kimindy D. Stewart Larissa Viridiana Tellez Zavala Austyn B. Thompson William Jason Thompson Lajonnai M. Tolliver Perla M. Torres Claumar K. Trahan Esther Nwanne Ugorji Valeria Vaquero Ashley Stephanie Vasquez Alvaro Vazquez Perla A. Vazquez Cecilia Velazquez Kimberley Diane Vernon Candidates for Spring 2024 Graduation
21 Queen Emmanuella Victor Ima C. Villacorta Maximiliano Villalobos Xerxes Apollo Viteri Al-Fayed Ashley E. Wagoner Melonie M. Walker Rowley Josalyn E. Watson Alana Jean White Alauna Brenne White Desiree L. White Amiyah Heavenly Williams Aujia U. Williams Demauryea Troy Williams Sabrina U. Williams Teonta R. Williams Damian T. Wilson Heidi A. Yates Seungmi You Jasmine Justine Young Stella High Charter Academy is a supportive and highperforming charter public school in South Los Angeles located on the campus of Los Angeles Southwest College and is ranked in the top 5% of high schools nationwide. We are open to all students of all abilities in grades 9-12, and our school is 100% free to attend. 2024 Graduate Elias Cruz Candidates for Spring 2024 Graduation Stella High Charter Graduates
22 Many students from Middle College High School, which is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District and located on Los Angeles Southwest College’s campus, take LASC courses to obtain their Associate’s Degree while meeting the requirements for a high school diploma. We are proud of the hard work that they have put toward receiving their degrees. SPRING 2024 MCHS DEGREE CANDIDATES Geraldine Alixtac Chibuzo Amobi Emily Avila Christopher Cardona Joshua Chazari Ashley Cerritos Evelyn De Paz Carreto Johann Diaz Guevara Leilany Diaz Lineli Diaz Marlene Diaz Jayla Ducre Claudia Ellisca Charlee Franklin Alexa Gonzalez Noah Gonzalez Catelynn Jones Raymond Moreno Esther (Darasimi) Ogunleye Henry Ortiz-Cordero Arynn Patton Destiny Pineda Krishan Pineda Rachel Pineda Maria Ramirez Devin Rivera Diana Rodriguez Amaris Ruiz Yosharelli Santillano Granados Sierra Yaretzy Middle College High School Graduates
23 Appreciation and Acknowledgements Gonfalon Carriers Art and Humanities Prof. Katrina Taylor Behavioral & Social Sciences Dr. Travis DuBry Business & Computer Science Prof. Hasib Azhand Child Development Prof. Jacqueline Leiva Counseling Dr. Tandy Ward English & Global Languages Dr. Jeff Bohn Library Mathematics Dr. Edward Hector Natural Sci. & Physical Ed. Prof. Cassius Amorin Nursing Prof. Sheila Joshway Non-Credit, Adult Ed, ESL Prof. Rosa Gutierrez Faculty Marshals Natural Sciences, Health & KIN Prof. Robert L. Stewart Jr Prof. Steven Katz Behavioral & Social Sciences Prof. Carlos Perales Counseling Prof. Edith Hernandez-Cabrera NACES & Counseling Prof. Angie Arauza Faculty Scepters* NACES Prof. Elmer Cardona English & Global Languages Prof. Stephanie Burrus Distinguished Faculty Award Winners 2024* Adjunct Faculty: Picolya Robinson/ Prof. Elmer Cardona (2023 winner) Full-Time Faculty: Stephanie Burrus
24 Planning for the 2024 Commencement Ceremony is a labor of love for our classified professionals, faculty, and administrators. We want to acknowledge our Commencement Ceremony Committee members who contributed ideas and creativity to the planning process for this event. LASC's Commencement Committee would like to thank the following whose dedication to this event is truly appreciated. Associated Student Organization Maintenance and Operations College Store Student Ushers and Volunteers Sheriffs Dr. Tangelia Alfred Ms. Blanca Barajas Ms. Rocio Becerra Ms. Muniece Bruton Ms. Rahmani Byley Mr. Sidney Cosby Ms. Yovanna Campos Deputy Ryan Rouzan Ms. Jeanette Magee Mr. Preston Mortley Ms. Jennifer Shetland Ms. Chauncine Stewart Mr. Ronald Tatum Ms. Angela Torres Dr. Katrin Wilson Ms. Chara B. Moore Mrs. Linda Yanez Appreciation and Acknowledgements
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