2020 Commencement Program
The 2020 ACHS Graduation Ceremony took place on June 19, 2020. It was our honor to virtually celebrate the incredible achievements of our graduates across the U.S. and abroad. Following is the program recording and speaker order.
Order of Speakers
Opening Remarks
Dorene Petersen, Founder and President
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Koffi Dessou, Deputy Director of the City of Portland's Office of Equity and Human Rights
Recognition of 2020 DEAC Outstanding Graduate
Dr. Natalie DeWitt, Dean of Students
Outstanding Graduate Address
Stephanie Petersen, MS
Recognition of 2020 DEAC Famous Alumni
Dr. Natalie DeWitt, Dean of Students
Famous Alumni Address
Katja Evans, MS
Recognition of the ACHS Faculty Awards
Dr. Hill Taylor, Chief Academic Officer
Presentation of Faculty Awards
Rising Star Award Recipient presented by Lisa Warman 2020 Rising Star recipient: Anisa Kassim Distinguished Teaching Award Recipients presented by Dr. Nicole Betschman 2020 Distinguished Faculty recipients: Deryl Gulliford and Abbey Skinner Distinguished Faculty Award Recipients presented by Abbey Skinner 2020 Distinguished Faculty recipients: Dr. Lori Holdren, Amanda Lattin and Dr. Susan E. Marcus
The Awarding of Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees
Department of Aromatherapy and Spa Management
Department of Herbal Medicine
Department of Integrative Health and Wellness
Closing Remarks & Charge to the Graduates
Dorene Petersen, Founder and President
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