EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SPRING

COMMENCEMENT ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW • SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

Saturday, May 18, 2019

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Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center, Bill Greehey Arena

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T H E G R A D U AT E S ’ P R O C E S S I O N

Thank you for joining us to recognize and celebrate the hard work, dedication and sacrifice of our students and their families. St. Mary’s University is a community that believes in traditions — traditions of excellence, of values, of faith. Today, we celebrate a long-standing tradition in which our graduates pass through St. Louis Hall, the University’s first building, before processing into Commencement.

These students will, for the first time, walk across the University seal in the building’s foyer and out the grand doors at the front of St. Louis Hall. They will process past what are likely some of their favorite places — Assumption Chapel, Barrett Memorial Bell Tower, University Center and Cotrell Learning Commons — giving them a final tour of their alma mater. For the graduates we celebrate today, this is a defining moment.

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P R O G R A M

Master of CeremoniesAaron Tyler, Ph.D.

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Academic ProcessionalPomp and CircumstanceComposed by Sir Edward ElgarPerformed by San Antonio Brass

Bearer of the MaceVerónica Contreras-Shannon, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biological Sciences

MarshalsAngeli Willson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of EducationAndrew Chapman, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Study AbroadSheri King, Ph.D. Director of Student Life John Carrillo Director of Outreach Initiatives

Posting of the ColorsThe St. Mary’s University Color Guard

The National AnthemKatherine Ramos, B.S. in Biochemistry

InvocationThe Rev. Timothy Eden, S.M., Ed.D. Rector and Vice President for Mission

President’s RemarksThomas M. Mengler, J.D.

Commencement AddressKatherine Resteiner (M.S. ’94) Chief of Staff, Intel Capital

Presentation of the Candidates for DegreesChristopher Frost, Ph.D. Dean, College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesTanuja Singh, D.B.A. Dean, Greehey School of BusinessWinston Erevelles, Ph.D. Dean, School of Science, Engineering and Technology

Conferring of DegreesThomas M. Mengler

Closing Remarks and Benediction

Alma MaterKatherine Ramos

RecessionalCanzonaComposed by Samuel ScheidtPerformed by San Antonio Brass

(Note: Names of degree candidates that appear in the Commencement program are of students deemed eligible or approved for graduation as of March 15, 2019.)

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College of A R T S , H U M A N I T I E S A N D S O C I A L S C I E N C E S

D O C T O R O F P H I L O S O P H Y

Daniel Reed

Counselor Education and Supervision

“Internal Family Systems Informed Supervision: A Grounded Theory Inquiry”

Dissertation adviser: H. Ray Wooten, Ph.D.

Catherine C. Wooten

Counselor Education and Supervision

“A Heuristic Inquiry into Student-Athletes’ Experiences of Identity Loss after Retirement From Sport”

Dissertation adviser: Carolyn Tubbs, Ph.D.

M A S T E R O F A R T S

Kwansah E. Ackah International Relations

Eman Alaslani Communication Studies

Afnan Alsharif English Literature and Language

Clay F. Boggess Educational Leadership

Ciaira Briseño Educational Leadership Distinguished Graduate

Celia V. Carzoli International Relations Distinguished Graduate

Gabriela S. Castañeda International Relations

Carrie M. Clewett Educational Leadership Distinguished Graduate

Doan N.T. Doan International Relations Distinguished Graduate

Joseph R. Ferrizzi International Relations Distinguished Graduate

Irma Y. Garza Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Ani G. Gonzalez Theology

Georgina R. Gosen Communication Studies Distinguished Graduate

Stephanie A. Jasso Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Rita T. Kim English Literature and Language Distinguished Graduate

Mindy A. Lopez Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Matthew Lucero International Relations

Eric E. Modkins International Relations

Karina Moreno International Relations

David P. Morton International Relations Distinguished Graduate

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Steven Patelis International Relations

Julieta Sanchez Theology

Michelle L. Sandoval-Truong International Relations

Patricia Santiago Martinez Catholic School Leadership Distinguished Graduate

Anthony V. Selvanathan Theology

Alyssa C. Taramona Educational Leadership

Jacob M. Wolfe International Relations

Man Xiao English Literature and Language

M A S T E R O F P U B L I C A D M I N I S T R AT I O N

Edward L. Cuevas

Frank Hernandez

Samantha M. Martinez

Lydia M. Okabe

Donaldo A. Perez

Ileana I. Sandoval

M A S T E R O F S C I E N C Ein Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Katie C. Barber Distinguished Graduate

Fabian Castro Distinguished Graduate

Angela R. Clark

Judith K. Crumrine Distinguished Graduate

Natasha R. Haight Distinguished Graduate

Melissa Miranda

Roberto Ruiz

Marisa E. Salazar Distinguished Graduate

David Sotuyo

B A C H E L O R O F A R T S

Samire M. Adam Economics Political Science

Juan A. Alanis Psychology

Joel A. Alaniz Philosophy

Tala M. Alsaati International Relations

Jacobo E. Anaya Exercise and Sport Science

Yvette A. Anaya Exercise and Sport Science

Gabriela A. Aquino Aguilar Psychology Summa Cum Laude McNair Scholar

Claudia J. Arredondo Vargas Speech Communication

Kevin Arroyos Criminal Justice

Irene Astran Political Science

Kelsey V. Barron Criminal Justice

Keyla Bermudez Criminology

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Dominique M. Bernal Criminology Philosophy Cum Laude

Christopher D. Blea Art Education

Pablo G. Bocanegra Sociology

Patricio Botello Faz Exercise and Sport Science

Jason C. Bradley Exercise and Sport Science

Samuel A. Buford Music

Julianna E. Burrus Criminal Justice

Lucas-Keian B. Butler Sociology

Angelina L. Camacho Exercise and Sport Science

Miguel A. Camarillo-Cohen Political Science

Maria M. Canales Forensic Science

Joseph A. Cantú Music

Julissa Cantú Political Science

Robert N. Cantú Exercise and Sport Science

Dianna G. Cardenas International and Global Studies

Alejandro Carrillo Criminology Magna Cum Laude Honors Program Scholar McNair Scholar

Serena N. Casanova Interdisciplinary English Language Arts and Reading

Connie Ceballos Criminal Justice

Karen Cerna Gonzalez Political Science

Nayeli P. Cervantes Communication Studies Cum Laude

Daniel J. Clark Exercise and Sport Science

Antonio T. Coffee History Cum Laude

Dylan E. Coons Political Science

Alexandria N. Corder Psychology Cum Laude

Erica Cortez History

Maren Craig Criminal Justice

Laura O. Cruz Economics International Relations

Michael A. Cruz International Relations Summa Cum Laude

Christopher De La Rosa Economics International and Global Studies Cum Laude

Mia D. Diaz English Language Arts and Reading Summa Cum Laude

Dominique M. Dominguez Theology Summa Cum Laude

Gabriel A. Dossey Political Science

Jack W. Dunn Art Education

Amanda E. Eberle English

Evan S. Elliott English

Angelica Espinoza Interdisciplinary English Language Arts and Reading Cum Laude

Madeline R. Fernandez English

Alyssa J. Flores Criminology

Miranda A. Flores Criminal Justice

Tommy Fogarty-Cameron Sociology

Claire E. Fuentes Exercise and Sport Science

Sierra N. Fuentes English Cum Laude Honors Program Scholar

Andi L. Garcia Exercise and Sport Science

Emily A. Garcia Psychology Cum Laude

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Alejandra Garcia Castro English Philosophy Summa Cum Laude Honors Program Scholar

Alessandra J. Garza English Language Arts and Reading

Alondra Garza Philosophy

Elisa J. Garza Exercise and Sport Science

Melissa A. Getz Exercise and Sport Science Cum Laude

Madelaine P. Goldspink Criminology

Gilberto A. Gomez Political Science

Jacob A. Gomez Psychology

Christian Gonzalez Criminal Justice Cum Laude

Maria A. Gonzalez Spanish

Juwan Green Exercise and Sport Science

Gabrien W. Gregory Political Science

Gonzalo Guerra Psychology Cum Laude McNair Scholar

Rebeca Guerra International Relations

Pierre J. Gutierrez History

Silvia D. Hance Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude

Channing B. Hankins Communication Studies

Genesis A. Hernandez Psychology

Zonia T. Huerta Psychology Magna Cum Laude Honors Program Scholar

Andrew Jazbani Exercise and Sport Science Cum Laude Presidential Award Recipient

Kisandra M. Kahn Philosophy

Holly C. Knowles Theology Summa Cum Laude

Williamson T. Lehman English

Erik M. Leija Criminal Justice

Maximiliano S. Lerma Political Science Magna Cum Laude

Alexandra Lopez Political Science

Corina T. Lopez Psychology

Diego Lopez Psychology

Rafael A. Lopez-Rodriguez International and Global Studies

Jacqueline Lucero Psychology Magna Cum Laude McNair Scholar

Alexandria J. Maciel History Summa Cum Laude

Janice R. Madayag Theology Summa Cum Laude

Joshua J. Madrid Speech Communication

Jorge Manzanares International Relations Political Science

Alma P. Martinez Forensic Science

Denise G. Martinez Psychology

Maritza Y. Martinez Psychology

Roland R. Martinez Exercise and Sport Science Cum Laude

Christina M. Mata Forensic Science

Giselle A. Mc Andrew Criminology

Nicolas C. McKay History

Victoria A. Medina Spanish

Gabriela Medrano International and Global Studies

Lavenderjit K. Mehat Psychology

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Paige N. Meyer Psychology Magna Cum Laude

Jesus Miranda Psychology

Jonathan A. Molnar Psychology Cum Laude

Ximena S. Mondragon Political Science McNair Scholar Presidential Award Recipient

Nathaniel L. Montemayor Exercise and Sport Science

Ashleigh A. Morales Philosophy Cum Laude Honors Program Scholar McNair Scholar

Carmen R. Morales Escudero English

Richard Moreno English Language Arts and Reading Summa Cum Laude

Stephanie Morones-Alvarez Criminology

Paola Murguia English

Paulina Murguia English

Gabriela Murillo Diaz Political Science

Fatima Navarro International and Global Studies

Corey A. Nobilo Criminology Summa Cum Laude Honors Program Scholar

Rocio Orozco Art Education

Jennifer L. Padron Criminology McNair Scholar

Andres Palacios Exercise and Sport Science

Samantha Parma Forensic Science

Austin S. Peña Political Science

Diana N. Perez Psychology Cum Laude

Joshua A. Perry Psychology Cum Laude Honors Program Scholar

Brittany A. Peters Criminology Cum Laude

Dimitri A. Peterson Criminal Justice

Alana M. Pohovich Forensic Science Magna Cum Laude

Sergio Porras Economics International Relations

Arysia J. Porter Criminology

Graciela L. Pressman Interdisciplinary English Language Arts and Reading

Petar Radojicic Exercise and Sport Science

Faith A. Ramirez Criminology Cum Laude

Edgar O. Ramon History

Mariah R. Ramos Psychology

Cae Z. Regalado Philosophy

Katia M. Reguero International Relations

Sophia D. Rendon-Lopez Criminology

Sofia M. Resendiz Interdisciplinary English Language Arts and Reading

Daniel A. Reyes Political Science Presidential Award Recipient

Gisela Reyes Philosophy Cum Laude McNair Scholar

Soledad A. Reyes Psychology

Judith D. Rock Exercise and Sport Science

Christopher R. Rodriguez Criminal Justice

Cynthia Rodriguez Political Science Magna Cum Laude

Jocelyn J. Rodriguez Criminology Summa Cum Laude

Kimberly I. Rodriguez Exercise and Sport Science

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Leandra D. Rodriguez Criminal Justice

Natalie A. Rodriguez Exercise and Sport Science

Sabrina Rodriguez Psychology

Victoria M. Rodriguez Political Science

Mariana Rojano Criminology

Fernando Ruiz Psychology

Robert S. Ruiz Political Science

Abigail R. Sachnik Communication Studies Summa Cum Laude

Katia Salais-Leon Criminology

Jessika B. Saldaña Spanish Theology

Andrea Salinas English

Sophia Salinas Criminology

Huaren S. Salinas Gonzalez Criminology

Mehmet F. Samuk Economics International Relations Magna Cum Laude Honors Program Scholar

Victoria L. Sanchez History Cum Laude

Mariana Sandoval History McNair Scholar

Tyler R. Sleeter History

Jassmyn S. Stevens International Relations

Felicia M. Stewart Psychology

Thomas G. Suarez Criminal Justice Cum Laude

Jose A. Tapia Villaseñor Speech Communication Cum Laude Presidential Award Recipient

Ashley S. Tello Criminal Justice

Natalie K. Thamm Political Science Magna Cum Laude

Megan J. Tinajero Psychology

Mishell Toledo English Language Arts and Reading Summa Cum Laude

Angel Torres Political Science Summa Cum Laude

Bianca M. Treviño Criminology

Ruben Jordan S. Treviño Criminology

Carina Umanzor Exercise and Sport Science

Tashina R. VanderWoude Psychology Cum Laude

Alan J. Vargas Psychology Sociology

Nallely A. Villa Criminology

Sadie M. Villarreal Theology Magna Cum Laude McNair Scholar

Kaitlin B. Walla Psychology Cum Laude

Robert J. Whitworth Theology Honors Program Scholar

Matthew C. Wyatt Political Science Summa Cum Laude

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GreeheyS C HO OL OF B U S I N E S S

M A S T E R O F B U S I N E S S A D M I N I S T R AT I O N

Ahmed Alamoudi

Fahd Alzahrani

Derrick M. Collins

Carlo Cortez

Faith G. Escobar

Philip R. Garza

Sylvia R. Grady

Tania B. Guerrero

Cedric D. Harris

Krystle D. Herzog Distinguished Graduate

Thuy Linh Mai

Alexander Parker Distinguished Graduate

Katharina E. Peter

Wesley W. Purcell Distinguished Graduate

Nancy Sanchez

Anthony V. Selvanathan

Ian U. Waterfield-Copeland Distinguished Graduate

Melissa M. Waterfield-Copeland Distinguished Graduate

Su H. Yeh

B A C H E L O R O F B U S I N E S S A D M I N I S T R AT I O N

Jacob S. Aguilar Finance and Risk Management

Sebastian Alcantara Finance and Risk Management

Andres F. Alfaro Ferracuti Finance and Risk Management

Elizabeth M. Arredondo Marketing

Cristal R. Avila Management

Sebastian Avila Finance and Risk Management Summa Cum Laude Greehey Scholar Presidential Award Recipient

Jennifer Baltazar-Salinas Finance and Risk Management Management Presidential Award Recipient

John Barr Finance and Risk Management Magna Cum Laude

Allison J. Beatty Marketing Cum Laude

Kaitlyn A. Bloch Management Summa Cum Laude

Ian Z. Bryan Finance and Risk Management

Justin D. Caballero Finance and Risk Management

Curtis C. Campbell Management Summa Cum Laude

Alexis C. Cantú Accounting

Steven C. Cardone Finance and Risk Management

Alfonso Chapa Management

Monica L. Chavarria Marketing

Alejandra Colorado International Business

Marissa A. Colunga Marketing

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Katelyn D. Corley Accounting and Data Analytics

Tristen E. Cortinas Management

Mateo A. Cuenca Finance and Risk Management Summa Cum Laude Greehey Scholar

Eyerusalem Debebe International Business Marketing

Klaudia D. Erazo Marketing

Heather N. Evans Finance and Risk Management

Silvia E. Flores Marketing

Daria A. Flowers Marketing

Katelyn R. Franger Finance and Risk Management

Jorge L. Galindo Accounting and Data Analytics

Liam M. Gillooly International Business

Monika P. Gomez Zarate Management

Ethan J. Gonzales Management

Maria R. Gonzalez Finance and Risk Management Magna Cum Laude

Rani J. Goodland Marketing Cum Laude

Richard K. Green Finance and Risk Management Magna Cum Laude Greehey Scholar Presidential Award Recipient

Hector S. Haro Marketing

Oswaldo Hernandez Finance and Risk Management Magna Cum Laude

Issa J. Huerta Management

Ezra Hurd Management

Iliana R. Mallett Management Presidential Award Recipient

Cameron A. Martinez Finance and Risk Management Summa Cum Laude

Sabrina C. Martinez Management

Pedro A. Mejia Finance and Risk Management

John F. Mijares Finance and Risk Management Cum Laude

Christina L. Muller Management

Hannah Odom Finance and Risk Management Summa Cum Laude Greehey Scholar Presidential Award Recipient

Carlos L. Ordonez Finance and Risk Management Cum Laude

Michael C. Patton Management

Hannah R. Petersen Finance and Risk Management Summa Cum Laude Greehey Scholar Presidential Award Recipient

Morgan Playle Marketing

Vicente X. Quintero Management

Darion D. Ramirez Finance and Risk Management Summa Cum Laude

Luis D. Resendiz Information Systems Management

Joshua Robinson Finance and Risk Management

Diana K. Rocha Ramos Management Summa Cum Laude

Amanda N. Rodriguez Accounting and Data Analytics

Kimberly A. Rodriguez Marketing Magna Cum Laude Greehey Scholar

Keith Roperes Finance and Risk Management Cum Laude

Susana Salinas International Business

Samuel E. Santos Finance and Risk Management Magna Cum Laude Greehey Scholar

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Robert Sims Management

Alberto C. Torres Finance and Risk Management

Leah Tovar Management Cum Laude

Katie L. Tracy Marketing

Simon Trad Finance and Risk Management

Tina Valdez Finance and Risk Management Marketing Cum Laude

Eric M. Valenzuela Finance and Risk Management

Michael Vazquez Finance and Risk Management

Natalia C. Viruegas Accounting

Paige M. Weiss Accounting Magna Cum Laude Greehey Scholar

School of SCI E NCE , E NGI N EER I NG A N D T ECH NOLOG Y

M A S T E R O F S C I E N C E

Eder Acosta Electrical Engineering

Rafa S. Alamri Industrial Engineering

Turki F. Alfahad Engineering Systems Management Distinguished Graduate

Badr M. Basager Industrial Engineering Distinguished Graduate

Mark Carrasco Software Engineering Distinguished Graduate

Pavel K. Chibole Computer Information Systems

Javier Gonzalez Software Engineering Distinguished Graduate

Arun Jose Thomas Industrial Engineering

Simon W. Lew Computer Science Distinguished Graduate

Andrea L. Magana Engineering Systems Management

Mark A. Maldonado Cybersecurity

Kushal R. Shah Engineering Systems Management Distinguished Graduate

Scott A. Simpson Software Engineering Distinguished Graduate

Eden Woldeselassie Computer Science

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B A C H E L O R O F S C I E N C E

Manar M. Abouhenidi Computer Science

Albert O. Aguilar Mechanical Engineering

Star Aldama Biology

Abdulkareem Alfayyadh Mechanical Engineering

Ayman M. Alghamdi Computer Engineering

Abdullah M. Alharthi Industrial Engineering

Baraa B. Aljahdali Mechanical Engineering

Meshal H. Alkhaldi Industrial Engineering

Ibrahim Fahad Alkhalifah Industrial Engineering

Abdulhameed H. Al-Khudair Industrial Engineering

Preston C. Allen Computer Engineering Magna Cum Laude

Talal Almaghthawi Electrical Engineering

Ahmed Alqahtani Software Engineering

Alyssa C. Alvarez Physics

Jake O. Alvarez Biology

Stephanie M. Alvarez Biology

Abdulmohsin Alyafee Computer Science

Khalid Fahad A. Alzamil Electrical Engineering

Alexis L. Amaya Biology Magna Cum Laude

Ashkan A. Aminian Electrical Engineering Cum Laude

Rodrigo Aviles Engineering Science

Ariel L. Beal Physics

Abril Belgara Andrew Environmental Science

Omar S. Bin Jabair Industrial Engineering

Zachary J. Bosker Electrical Engineering

Ruayda Bouls Biology Honors Program Scholar

Cristian Buelna Mechanical Engineering Magna Cum Laude McNair Scholar

Eliud A. Contreras Engineering Management

Eduardo A. Cordova Engineering Management

Alyssa M. Cortez Biology Summa Cum Laude Honors Program Scholar

Andres J. Cuellar Computer Engineering Cum Laude

Ricardo De La Cruz Rosas Mechanical Engineering

Eliana K. De La Fuente Biochemistry

Karla P. Elias De Anda Mechanical Engineering

Roberto C. Fernandez Biology

Valeria Garcia Gutierrez Biology Cum Laude

Paul L. Garrett Chemistry

Edward R. Garza Biochemistry

Adan R. Guadarrama Computer Science

Rebeca M. Gurrola Physics Summa Cum Laude McNair Scholar Presidential Award Recipient

Victoria Gutierrez Biology

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Jose A. Huergo Biochemistry

Cole I. Hybner Mechanical Engineering

Nacer Ibaroudene Electrical Engineering

Josue H. Jaramillo Biology Cum Laude McNair Scholar

Catherine E. Kapustka Physics

Gabriela W. Lopez Electrical Engineering Honors Program Scholar

Seth R. Magee Mechanical Engineering

Nathan Ediso L. Marcos Computer Science Cum Laude

Ahmed J. Matar Industrial Engineering

Brandon L. McClellan Biochemistry McNair Scholar

Lavenderjit K. Mehat Biology

Olga K. Mejia Industrial Engineering

Christian J. Mendiola Biology

Marco A. Mendoza Garcia Mechanical Engineering

Jose A. Molina Engineering Management Magna Cum Laude

Savannah M. Muñiz Computer Engineering Cum Laude

Raynelle L. Nash Biochemistry Summa Cum Laude

Vincent A. Nava Computer Science

Nilusha F. Navodiya Biology

Thao N. Nguyen Physics Magna Cum Laude

Vy L. Nguyen Biology Cum Laude

Tyler D. Nix Mechanical Engineering

Otito N. Onwuzurike Mechanical Engineering Cum Laude

Ruby S. Perez Galindo Industrial Engineering

Christian A. Ramirez Applied Physics

Katherine M. Ramos Biochemistry Summa Cum Laude

Jaremy Rodriguez Biology Cum Laude

Jorge R. Rodriguez Tobar Engineering Management Cum Laude Honors Program Scholar

Isabella Salinas Biology Honors Program Scholar McNair Scholar

Luis F. Sanchez Engineering Management

Joe Anthony R. Suarez Computer Science Magna Cum Laude

Jose M. Tanori Sainz Computer Science Cum Laude

Xavier N. Tijerina Biology Magna Cum Laude

Gabriel E. Torres Mechanical Engineering Summa Cum Laude

Ramiro R. Torres Biology

Jennifer A. Torrez Biology

Quynh Phuong P. Tran Biochemistry

Maria Vallejo Mechanical Engineering

Denise S. Velasquez Biology

Eduardo A. Velazquez Physics

Maham A. Zafar Environmental Science

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B A C H E L O R O F A R T S

Febe A. Almanza Biology

Jorge E. Campuzano Computer Information Systems

Brianna L. Carrillo Biology Summa Cum Laude

Anuar A. Duran Computer Science and Application Systems

Christine N. Flores Computer Information Systems Honors Program Scholar Presidential Award Recipient

Geyner A. Gaona Biology Summa Cum Laude McNair Scholar Presidential Award Recipient

Rebeca M. Gurrola Mathematics Summa Cum Laude McNair Scholar Presidential Award Recipient

Laura Leon Biology

Ariana I. McDarby Chemistry

Raul A. Medina Biology

Eric Nevarez Chemistry

Otito N. Onwuzurike Physics Cum Laude

Dhvani J. Patel Computer Information Systems

Monica Ramon Mathematics

Shannon M. Riechers Environmental Science Cum Laude Honors Program Scholar

Lynntonio D. Robinson Computer Science and Application Systems

Magen C. Robinson Biology Magna Cum Laude

Dakota W. Rodgers Biology Cum Laude

Enrique Salinas Biology

Jennifer N. Valle Biology Honors Program Scholar

Angelina R. Varela Mathematics Summa Cum Laude

Ana B. Zelaya Biology

R E S E R V E O F F I C E R T R A I N I N G C O R P S

St. Mary’s University is proud to recognize its graduates who received commission as second lieutenants in the United States Army on Friday, May 10, 2019.

Jason C. Bradley Adjutant General Army National Guard

Pavel K. Chibole Cyber Active Duty

Daniel J. Clark II Infantry Active Duty

Pierre J. Gutierrez Jr. Infantry Army National Guard

Erik M. Leija Field Artillery Active Duty

Cameron A. Martinez Finance Active Duty

Jonathan A. Molnar Medical Service Corps Active Duty

Dakota W. Rodgers Medical Corps Education Delay

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C O M M E N C E M E N T S PE A K E R

K ATHERINE D. “K ATHIE” RESTEINER (M.S. ’94) Chief of Staff, Intel Capital

Kathie Resteiner is Chief of Staff for Intel Capital, Emerging Growth and Sports. In this role, she oversees operations and initiatives across Intel’s strategic growth areas, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), equity investing and new business incubation. She is also technical assistant to Wendell Brooks, President of Intel Capital and Senior Vice President of Emerging Growth and Sports.

Prior to becoming chief of staff, Resteiner was an M&A integration manager for Intel Capital, responsible for running diligence, end-to-end integration and change management. She joined Intel in 2015 via the integration of McAfee into Intel; at McAfee, she was leader of the M&A Integration Management Office.

Resteiner has broad operational experience in manufacturing, new product introduction, supply chain, procurement, marketing, operations and support. She was part of the startup of the company Virtual Computing Environment, a joint venture between VMware, Cisco and EMC, and also had long tenures at Alcatel-Lucent and Harris Corporation.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech in Industrial and Systems Engineering and a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from St. Mary’s University. She credits her strong connections with the faculty and staff of St. Mary’s for helping launch her career through internships with Pace Foods, Alcoa and Harris Corporation in San Antonio.

Resteiner currently resides in Silicon Valley with her husband Marc, who earned his J.D. from the St. Mary’s University School of Law.

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B O A R D O F T R U S T E E S

The Rev. Oscar Vasquez, S.M., Chancellor

Michael A. Schott (B.B.A. ’68), Chairman

Leticia Contreras (B.A. ’89), Vice Chairperson

Christopher R. Martinez (B.B.A. ’00), Vice Chairperson

The Rev. Dennis Aréchiga

Martin D. Beirne Jr. (J.D. ’69)

Brother Reinaldo Berrios, S.M., Ed.D.

David W. Biegler (B.S. ’68)

Brother Edward Brink, S.M.

Raymond R. Carvajal, R.Ph. (CL ’68)

David Dickson (B.B.A. ’68)

Walter D. Downing Jr.

Lynda M. Ellis (B.A.S. ’81)

Kelley Frost (M.A. ’07, Ph.D. ’12)

Brother Thomas F. Giardino, S.M.

Gisela Girard (B.A. ’79)

Paula Gold-Williams (B.B.A. ’84)

George Hernandez Jr. (B.A. ’74)

David S. Herrmann (B.B.A. ’88, J.D. ’90)

Peter E. Hosey (J.D. ’79)

Steven D. Jansma (B.B.A. ’89)

Sister Laura Leming, F.M.I., Ph.D. (B.A. ’79)

Lauro Lopez Jr. (B.B.A. ’76)

Ellen Manzullo, M.D. (B.S. ’82)

Michael T. Martin (B.B.A. ’81)

Michael J. Martinez (B.A. ’85)

Thomas M. Mengler, J.D.

Brother Ronald Overman, S.M.

Brother Bernard Ploeger, S.M.

Kenneth S. Saks (B.B.A. ’86, J.D. ’89, LL.M. ’03)

Gaston M. Sosa de la Torre (B.A. ’92)

The Rev. John Thompson, S.M.

John M. Vaught (J.D. ’78)

Sylvia Fernandez Villarreal, M.D. (B.A. ’72)

O F F I C E R S O F T H E U N I V E R S I T Y

Thomas M. Mengler, J.D., PresidentAaron Tyler, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic AffairsAaron C. Hanna, Interim Vice President for Administration and FinanceThe Rev. Timothy Eden, S.M., Ed.D., Rector and Vice President for MissionRichard D. Kimbrough II, Vice President for University AdvancementCurtis White, Vice President for Information Services