SHRS Graduate Program
Saturday, April 30, 2022
9:30 a.m. ET
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
Welcoming Remarks
Anthony Delitto, PhD
Professor and Dean
National Anthem
Lillian Herring
Pursuing a Master of Arts in Audiology (MA '23) and Doctor of Audiology (AuD '25)
Keynote Speaker
- Amy J. Houtrow, MD, PhD, MPH
- Professor, PM&R and Pediatrics; Endowed Chair, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine; Vice Chair, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine; Vice Chair, Quality; Director, Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
Presentation of Degrees (Graduates listed below)
Anthony Delitto
- Doctor of Audiology
- Master of Arts in Audiology
- Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology
- Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
- Master of Science in Health Informatics
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy
- Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
- Master of Science in Rehabilitation Technology
- Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Master of Science in Sports Medicine
- Master of Science in Sports Science
- Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Doctor of Philosophy
Alma Mater (Lyrics below)
Lieutenant Aubrey Aguero
Pursing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Rehabilitation Science with a concentration in Physical Therapy
Closing Remarks
Anthony Delitto
Alma Mater
Alma Mater, wise and glorious,
Child of Light and Bride of Truth,
Over fate and foe victorious,
Dowered with eternal youth,
Crowned with love of son and daughter,
Thou shalt conquer as of yore,
Dear old Pittsburgh, Alma Mater,
God preserve Thee evermore!
Graduates Receiving Degrees
Doctor of Audiology
Presented by:
Catherine Palmer, PhD
Professor and Director
Bernard Rousseau, PhD
Professor and Chair, Department of Communication Science and Disorders
Associate Dean for Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement, SHRS
Susan Shaiman, PhD
Associate Professor
Hooding by:
Elaine Mormer, PhD
Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Education
Nicole Corbin, PhD
Assistant Professor
Graduates:
- Jayda Allen
- Mary Rose Bethel
- Erin Casey
- Lauren Ciemniecki
- Madeline DePascale
- Weston Enterline
- Hannah Famili
- Brandy Hollins
- Katy Leskowat
- Alayna Null
- Carine Leila Oyekola
- Caitlin Pertmer
- Maria Roa
Master of Arts in Audiology
- Emma Brown
- Cameron French
- Megan Hart
- Elizabeth Larget
- Emily Miller
- Kayla Novosel
- Marie Angelli Ortiz
- Barbara Schmele
- Lauren Stadel
- Kimberly Yurasits
- Xin Zhuang
Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology
Presented by:
Sarah Wallace, PhD
Professor and Director
Bernard Rousseau, PhD
Susan Shaiman, PhD
Graduates:
- Kayla Adornetto
- Catherine Baird
- Emma Becker
- Dale Clish
- Caitlin Conwell
- Madelyn Ehko
- Anika Fagerstrom
- Michael Fein
- Michelle Fus
- Nicole Ganow
- Mary Gentile
- Teresa Gundermann
- Michael Hasis
- Rebecca Hucke
- Carlie Keffer
- Emilia Livi
- Brenna Marzano
- Megan McKenzie
- Elise Meinert
- Ava Metzgar
- Sarah Nadler
- Kayla Norton
- Michael Peagler
- Lisa Rittenhouse
- Caitanne Robinson
- Sarah Steward
- Sarah Wonsidler
- Gretchen Wortman
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
- Katherine Gold
- Sarah Hoch
Master of Science in Health Informatics
Presented by:
Bambang Parmanto, PhD
Professor and Chair, Department of Health Information Management
Dilhari DeAlmeida, PhD
Associate Professor
Kimberly A. Peterson, PhD
Assistant Professor
Graduates:
- Agya Adomako-Ahrin
- Abdullah Alqahtani
- Lauren Blough
- Brianna Canty
- Alexus Chanthakhousy
- Manisha Chawla
- Natalie Clauna
- Brittany Coulter
- Jamal Davis, Jr.
- Bianka Ferreira
- David Gill
- Hanna Kruk
- Julie Lechliter
- Natalya Luttinger
- Paula Martin
- Ankit Sakhuja
- Manasvi Sharma
- Niranjani Srinivas
- Ornalin Techatadakul
- Laxmi Velankar
- Yetta Wilbur
- Chi Zhang
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Presented by:
Denise Chisholm, PhD
Professor and Vice Chair for Academic Affairs, Department of Occupational Therapy
Elizabeth R. Skidmore, PhD
Professor and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy
Associate Dean for Research, SHRS
Erin L. Mathia, CScD
Assistant Professor
Graduates:
- Iman AlFakih
- Sindhu Annamalai
- Rinrada Buahom
- Karthika Priya Chandra Sekar
- Preeta Gupte
- Jenimariya Kuriyanal
- Rishabh Malhotra
- Po-Jung Pan
- Shalin Reji
- Rattanakorn Suksaby
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Hooding by:
Joanne Baird, PhD
Associate Professor
Ann Marsico, CScD
Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Jennifer White, CScD
Assistant Professor
Graduates:
- Colleen Andris
- Cydnie Bauer
- Alicia Brindle
- Olivia Brooks
- Hannah Brown
- Lauren Carman
- Cameron Caskey
- Anna Marie Clark
- Jennifer Day
- Lia de Lyon
- Kaylee DeCecchis
- Megan Dix
- Madilyn Douglas
- Emily Duerr
- Lauren Dundore
- Rachel Eilers
- Juliana Fellowes
- Rachel Fleming
- Sydney Gabriel
- Megan Graybill
- Laura Lam
- Katherine Maloney
- Marisa Mangini
- Jameson Matunas
- Sarah McKendry
- Eric Mercede
- Kelsey Miller
- Laura Moore
- Lily Mosley
- Kelsey Newman
- Madelyn Olson
- Jaclyn Pieklo
- Mallory Pollack
- Remy Prem
- Kayley Renz
- Courtney Schneider
- Katherine Shaw
- Amber Shojaie
- Rebecca Soliwoda
- Kayla Soltis
- Spencer Sutter
- Alexandria Suydam
- Alexa Taylor
- Ashley Thompson
- Anjelica Verner
- Kristen Vilett
- Caitlyn Wear
- Ashley Winkeler
- Meredith Wright
- Caylee Yanes
- Julia Zezinka
Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Presented by:
Eric Meyer, PhD
Professor and Director, Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Jon Pearlman, PhD
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology
Michelle Schein, PhD
Associate Professor and Associate Director, Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Graduates:
- Amy Adelman
- Lauren Amann
- Angelito Aya
- Carolyn Brodie
- Alexandria Dick
- Alexis Faunce
- Nicole Fuhr
- Jason Gruzin
- Kaitlyn Herron
- Dallann Johnson
- Joni Keating
- Haein Kim
- Emily Kirschner
- Peyton Kondis
- Alexandra Kunkel
- Yaxin Lan
- Matthew McCool
- Rebecca McIlhenny
- Victoria Muto
- Anne Paulik
- Sharin Shafi
- Jamie Turingan
Master of Science in Rehabilitation Technology
Presented by:
Mary Goldberg, PhD
Associate Professor and Program Director
Jon Pearlman, PhD
Mark Schmeler, PhD
Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Education & Training
Graduates:
- Madelyn Betz
- John Fried
- Areeba Khan
- Madeline Lee
- Taychapat Makkong
- Meghan Mulloy
- Christina Rennie
- Aaron Rogers
- Courtney Sargent
- Lenice Williams
Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Presented by:
Helen Cochrane, MSc.
Assistant Professor and Director
Jon Pearlman, PhD
Goeran Fiedler, PhD
Associate Professor
Graduates:
- Bryan Cooper
- Emily Engler
- Abigail Garver
- Peter Gibson
- Allison Good
- Tyler Haislip
- Adam Huff
- Rachael Jannette
- Katelyn Jeter
- Sarah Lucas
- Dailly Mack
- Elizabeth Marengo
- Kamilla Miller
- Olivia Neal
- April Panas
- Bailey Rabel
- Virginia Roby
- Jason Rutkowski
- Andrew Slater
- Amanda Szydlowski
- Shannon Thomas
- Ashton Wagner
- Sara Wilder
Master of Science in Sports Medicine
Presented by:
Mary Murray, EdD
Associate Professor and Director
Kevin Conley, PhD
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies, SHRS
Katelyn Allison, PhD
Associate Professor
Graduates:
- Alaina Black
- Nicholas Corrigan
- Madison Feeser
- Erin Finley
- Erykah Jerome
- Dynasty LaPrade
- Amber Martinelli
- Maddison Miller
- Brittany Palm
- Yeng Nathan Thao
- Emily Walther
- Robert Woodruff
Master of Science in Sports Science
Presented by:
Matthew Darnell, PhD
Assistant Professor and Director
Kevin Conley, PhD
Katelyn Allison, PhD
Graduates:
- Heather Betancourt
- Ryan Campbell
- Donovan Cononge
- Andrew Duff
- Kevin Madigan
- Megan Munson
- Liana Ochoa
- Caroline Pellegrini
- Drew Smith
- Jared Woods
- Zijing Zhang
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Presented by:
Deborah Hutcheson, DCN
Assistant Professor and Director, Dietitian Nutritionist Program
Vice Chair, Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition
Kevin Conley, PhD
Lori Cherok, PhD
Assistant Professor and Interim Director, Nutrition Science
Graduates:
- Christy Bender
- Victoria Brown
- Shadeni Cargill
- Amanda Ceglarz
- Natalie Colantuono
- Isabeau Dela Torre
- Ariana DiFilippo
- Julia Dollard
- Laura Flournoy
- Maura Hohl
- Hannah Humbert
- Sara Isaacs
- Sarah Kilpatrick
- Amber Lazar
- Galina Lodge
- Catarina Marchioli
- Julie Mittura
- Emily Ritzel
- Allison Rundquist
- Ava Scarpato
- Isabella Sedor
- Katherine Venezia
- Jiawen Wang
- Melanie Wilkinson
- Molly Wulf
- Zheng Zeng
Doctor of Philosophy
Presented by:
Kelley Fitzgerald, PhD
Professor, Physical Therapy
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, SHRS
Michael Walsh Dickey, PhD
Professor and Director, CSD PhD Program
Debora Miller, MBA
Professor and Vice Dean, SHRS
Graduates:
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Science and Disorders
- Christina Dastolfo-Hromack
- Committee Chair: Dr. Susan Shaiman
- Dissertation Title: Neural Correlates of Phonetic-Intensity Encoding
Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science
Occupational Therapy
- Alexandra Harper
- Committee Co-Chairs: Drs. Natalie Leland and Elizabeth Skidmore
- Dissertation Title: Identifying Vulnerable Subpopulations During Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
- Amy Hartman
- Committee Chair: Dr. Roxanna Bendixen
- Dissertation Title: An exploration of pediatric sleep health in a special population
Rehabilitation Technology
- Anhue Yohali Burrola-Méndez
- Committee Chair: Dr. Mary Goldberg
- Dissertation Title: Development of International Assessment Tools for Evaluating the Competency of Wheelchair Service Providers: Validation of a basic knowledge test and self-assessment of provision skills
Sports Medicine and Nutrition
- Felix Proessl
- Committee Chair: Dr. Shawn Flanagan
- Dissertation Title: Time course of disuse-induced corticomotor plasticity in individual human brains: a precision TMS study