2021 Commencement Program

Welcome to the 2021 ACHS Graduation Ceremony. It is our honor to virtually celebrate the incredible achievements of our graduates across the U.S. and abroad. Following is our schedule for the program. Speaker bios can be found online at https://achs.edu/about-us/achs-faculty-staff.

Order of Speakers

Opening Remarks

Dorene Petersen, Founder and President

Congratulations Montage

Congratulations from ACHS Graduates, Faculty, and Staff

Recognition of 2020 DEAC Outstanding Graduate

Amy Swinehart, Director of Alumni and Career Services

Outstanding Graduate Address

Cindy Ross, MS

Recognition of 2020 DEAC Famous Alumni

Amy Swinehart, Director of Alumni and Career Services

Famous Alumni Address

Brittany Sena, HHP

Recognition of the ACHS Faculty Awards

Dr. Tiffany Rodriguez, Chief Academic Officer

Presentation of Faculty Awards

Rising Star Award presented by 2020 recipient, Anissa Kasim 2021 Rising Star recipient: Kristen Truman-Allen Distinguished Teaching Award presented by 2020 recipient, Abbey Skinner 2021 Distinguished Faculty recipients: Margaret LaPierre and Dr. Jacqui McGrath Distinguished Faculty Award presented by 2020 recipients, Dr. Lori Holdren and Dr. Susan Marcus 2021 Distinguished Faculty recipient: Professor Lisa Warman

The Awarding of Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees

Reading of names

Closing Remarks & Charge to the Graduates

Dorene Petersen, Founder and President

List of 2021 Graduates

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