Hooding Ceremony
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
10:30 AM
THE FISHER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Ceremony Program
PROCESSIONAL
INVOCATION
Dr Matthew Kevin Gunn, OTD Class of 2026
WELCOME
Dr. Sharrel Pinto, PhD, Dean College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
HOODING
SCHOOL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Dr. Allison Koch, EdD, Dr. LaRae Murray, OTD, and Dr. Sandy Stevens, PhD
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
Dr. Fernando Diggs, PharmD, Dr. Angela Hagan, PhD, and Dr. Jarett Worden, PharmD
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PLEDGE
Dr. Tamara Lemmonds, EdD
OATH OF A PHARMACIST
Dr Olivia Welter, PharmD, Tennessee Pharmacist Association
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AWARDS
Dr Kelley Kiningham, PhD, Associate Dean of Student Affairs
SCHOOL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AWARDS
Dr Cynthia Hickman, EdD
BENEDICTION
Dr. Jake Gallien, Pharmacy Class of 2026
RECESSIONAL
Please join us for a reception in the Fisher Center Lobby immediately following the ceremony
Photography by Larry McCormack
DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CLASS OF 2026
Dr. Sade Alalade
Dr Kristin Barnes ⧫
Dr. Tessa Barto
Dr Grace Blair
Dr. Carly Busby
Dr Ashley Michelle Caceres ⧫
Dr. Madison Campbell
Dr Kathleen Chitty ⧫
Dr. Cristina Nicohl Cinca ⧫
Dr. Siobhán Collins
Dr Isabel Chapman Creasey
Dr. Elizabeth Marie Eisenga ⧫
Dr Katie Eison - In Abstentia
Dr. Emma Floum
Dr Mason JoAnn Freiburger
Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Fuller
Dr Kelsey Gardner⧫
Dr. Meris Gilliam
Dr Hayden Goode ⧫
Dr. Lindsay Rose Graham
Dr Claire Elizabeth Grobe
Dr. Matthew Kevin Gunn
Dr. Makenzie Hendley
Dr Abigail Claire Hightower
Dr. Abbigail Noblitt Hill
Dr Angelina Kelley
Dr. Tori Knox ⧫
Dr Kathryn Renee Livingston
Dr. Molly Morrow
Dr Kara Nienhaus
Dr. Dani Rose Olsen
Dr Maya Faith Pakulski ⧫
Dr. Charlotte Layne Palmer ⧫
Dr Kristen Powlas
Dr. Alina Randall ⧫
Dr Kymberli T Reynolds
Dr. Emma Cate. Richardson ⧫
Dr Leah Grace Rickard-Breeden
Dr. Haleigh Robinette
Dr. Allyson San Roman
Dr Anna Rosenberger
Dr. Emma K. Ruggles ⧫
Dr Kennedie Hudson Russ
Dr. Perrin Grace Shuler
Dr Lily Simmons
Dr. Tristen Six-Caceres
Dr Kasey Sobek ⧫
Dr. Sloan Ellison Sylvan ⧫
Dr Megan Brooke Tenery ⧫
Dr. Avery Layne Tidwell
Dr Lauren Elizabeth Tribeck
Dr. Karissa Jean Varner
Dr. Alandry Kylen Vise
Dr Madison Wasylewski
Dr. Alexandria West ⧫
Dr Ava Marie Woessner
Dr. Megan Wongkamalasai ⧫
Dr Hannah Goldwitz Wood ⧫
Dr. Elise Marie Yeager ⧫
DOCTOR OF PHARMACY CLASS OF 2026
Dr. Erik Julius Agyemang
Dr Baker Al-Jafari
Dr Destiny Brass
Dr. Maya Diondra Brewer
Dr. Kia Danyale Bridges
Dr Andi Brinson
Dr. Lauryn Taylor Corbin
Dr. Maxine Cork
Dr Danielle Craven
Dr. Ross Danna
Dr. Morris Dolley
Dr Ethan Encinias
Dr. Jake Gallien
Dr. Brooke Gorman
Dr. Montana Gunter
Dr Yousif Habeb
Dr. Cailey Henderson
Dr. Katherine Iglesias
Dr Erin Julena Johnson
Dr. Megan Joosse
Dr. Jacob Michael Kaufman
Dr Paola Laboy Malave
Dr. Rachel Lemke
Dr Gracie Loy
Dr Alexandra Macias
Dr. Mckayla Marlin McElvain
Dr. Malena McKinney
Dr Gabriella Elizabeth Miller
Dr. Bridget Moss
Dr. Rohan Nag
Dr Nima Nasim
Dr. Kaylee Alexis Norris
Dr. Edison Nwobi
Dr Cassidy Pilbean
Dr. Dominick Ralph
Dr. Awaz Saeed
Dr. Laura Ruth Shaw
Dr Sarah Stogner
Dr. Rachel Sutcavage
Dr. Elvis Thai
Dr Nina Villalobos
Dr. Sydney Wisnefski
Dr. Molly Yonkers
Dr LeiAnna Montero Zimmer
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PLEDGE
I recognize the sacred worth and dignity of every person I encounter.
With a compassionate heart, I pledge to serve others wholeheartedly, offering care, hope, and encouragement to those in need
I will honor the trust placed in me, keeping in confidence the stories and experiences shared by those I serve.
I will continue to grow in knowledge, skill, and understanding, so that I may serve with excellence in every opportunity before me.
Through the practice of occupational therapy, I will use the power of everyday activities to promote healing, wellness, and joy in living.
I will stand for justice and truth, remain open to learning from others, and commit myself to a lifetime of growth and discovery
I will strive to live and work with integrity, representing the profession of occupational therapy and Belmont University with pride, humility, and respect.
This is my commitment - to serve, to learn, and to lead with compassion.
OATH OF A PHARMACIST
I promise to devote myself to a lifetime of service to others through the profession of pharmacy. In fulfilling this vow:
I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of suffering my primary concerns.
I will treat all patients with dignity and respect and will not discriminate against any patient
I will apply my knowledge, experience, and skills to the best of my ability to assure optimal outcomes for all patients.
I will respect and protect all personal and health information entrusted to me.
I will accept the responsibility to improve my professional knowledge, expertise, and self-awareness
I will hold myself and my colleagues to the highest principles of our profession’s moral, ethical, and legal conduct.
I will embrace and advocate changes that improve patient care.
I will utilize my knowledge, skills, experiences, and values to prepare the next generation of pharmacists
I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public. Approved by the American Pharmacists Association and adopted by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy House of Delegates (2025)
Thank You
On behalf of the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences community, we extend our sincere appreciation for your enduring support. To our graduates, your commitment, passion, and resilience inspire us daily. To the families and friends who have stood by their side, your unwavering support has been a cornerstone of their success. Together, you’ve made our academic community more dynamic and vibrant. We are grateful for you allowing us to be a part of your incredible journey!