96 NMC graduates receive degrees during fall ceremonies

Omaha, Nebraska - Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) welcomed its latest nursing, allied health and healthcare management graduates at its recent commencement. The ceremony took place December 13 at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church.

The ceremony honored the accomplishments of 96 graduates who will make an impact as healthcare professionals. We proudly welcome each one to the ranks of NMC alumni.

Here is the list of graduates with their degrees and special honors acquired:

Doctor of Education, Education and Leadership in Healthcare

Heather Burke

Raymond Tristram Ranada

Katelyn Sorensen

Christopher John Young

Doctor of Education, Public Health Policy

Amelia M. March

Gatwech Ruot Nyoat

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Public Health Policy

Tammi Jo Cisler

Melody Love Hawkins

Post-Doctoral Certificate, Public Health Policy

Sara Danielle Butz

Master of Business Administration in Healthcare

Michelle Cascio

Ashley Elizabeth Kamien

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management

Sarah Deines, Magna Cum Laude

Debra Marie Ibsen, Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Health Studies

Katelyn Book, Summa Cum Laude

Diane E. Carreno, Cum Laude

Kallie Anne Tvrdik

Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences

Kyle M. Andersen, Summa Cum Laude

Anthony Anderson, Magna Cum Laude

Samantha Draper, Summa Cum Laude

Sarah Langford, Magna Cum Laude

Tyler D. Means, Summa Cum Laude

Madeline Smith, Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Alicia Jean Amparano

Megan Lyn Andersen, Summa Cum Laude

Ashlye Elizabeth Anderson, Cum Laude

Traci Lyn Barna

Wah Beh, Magna Cum Laude

Jaslin Blythe, Magna Cum Laude

Paula Arach Bongomin-Clark

Hannah Kay Boucher

Chloe Elizabeth Bravo, Magna Cum Laude

Ashley Brott, Magna Cum Laude

Cecilia Bryson

Brean Myche Buchholz, Cum Laude

Lauryn Raine Cardenas

Austin M. Carman, Cum Laude

Tarayah Chandler

Ivy Elaine Collins, Magna Cum Laude

Maria Conti

Peyton Alexandra Davis

Alexandra Del Toral, Cum Laude

Lauren Rose Divis, Cum Laude

Jose Alonso Estrada, Cum Laude

Alissa Jacqueline Farnsworth, Cum Laude

Briana Isabel Figueroa, Magna Cum Laude

Hannah Beau Grabendike, Magna Cum Laude

BreAnna F. Green

Jayden Kay Haag, Cum Laude

Claire Marie Hansen

Scarlett Breann Hill, Cum Laude

Skylar Hughes, Cum Laude

Emily Husman, Magna Cum Laude

Martin Ibarra Carranza, Magna Cum Laude

Liby Joachimsen, Cum Laude

Faith Johnson, Cum Laude

Morgan Kristine Lainson, Cum Laude

Byron Kemal Lawson, Cum Laude

Amanda R. Lobaugh

Julia Macias

Jacey Elizabeth Martin, Magna Cum Laude

Beltha Bessem Mbi

Izabelle Rose Meairs, Cum Laude

Bae Meh, Magna Cum Laude

Chelsea Ruby Melendez Sanchez, Magna Cum Laude

Emily Meuret, Magna Cum Laude

Alexis Michalski-Kernan

Adam Michael Miller, Magna Cum Laude

Tami Moses, Summa Cum Laude

Theresa Dolores Navarro

Kendall Mary Nelson, Magna Cum Laude

Militza Ortiz Bianchi

Kimberly A. Paul, Cum Laude

Georgina A. Penning-Geis, Summa Cum Laude

Teresita Perez Cantero, Cum Laude

Cassandra Marie Pfeiffer, Cum Laude

Madison Porter

Leah Cecelia Ramaekers, Magna Cum Laude

Hannah Lee Rathjen, Magna Cum Laude

Ella Grace Romano

Sydney Roseby, Magna Cum Laude

Kierra Runge, Cum Laude

Lexus Sanchez, Cum Laude

Morgan Rylee Schroeder, Cum Laude

Kelsey Lorraine Schroeder, Summa Cum Laude

Haeli Elizabeth Taylor, Magna Cum Laude

Maria Trinidad Saavedra, Summa Cum Laude

Austi M. Verby

Mia Vinci

Stephanie M. Wagner, Magna Cum Laude

Brianna Faye Weidaman

Sara Anne Wischmann

Emma Wittstruck, Cum Laude

Kylie Wrage-Zach, Cum Laude

Verla Yuveyonge Rabia, Magna Cum Laude

Mark Joseph Zadina, Magna Cum Laude

Associate of Science in Health Studies

Mackenzie Montoya, Distinction

Baccalaureate Honors Designation

Summa Cum Laude – cumulative GPA of 3.87 to 4.00

Magna Cum Laude – cumulative GPA of 3.64 to 3.86

Cum Laude – cumulative GPA of 3.50 to 3.63

Associate or Certificate Honors Designation

Highest Distinction – cumulative GPA of 3.87 to 4.00

Distinction – cumulative GPA of 3.64 to 3.86

Honorable Mention – cumulative GPA of 3.50 to 3.63

About Nebraska Methodist College

The Omaha-based Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing and Allied Health - The Josie Harper Campus is a premier private health professionals institution that teaches The Meaning of Care through its certificate, undergraduate and graduate degree programs, both on campus and online. Established in 1891, Nebraska Methodist College is an affiliate of Methodist Health System and is fully accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.