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College of Health Professions Awards Ceremony
New York City Campus
Friday, May 12, 2023
2:00 p.m.
Aniello Bianco Room
One Pace Plaza
New York City, NY
See all the pictures from the New York City awards ceremony.
Pleasantville Campus
Saturday, May 13, 2023
2:30 p.m.
Ann and Alfred Goldstein
Health, Fitness, and Recreation Center
861 Bedford Road
Pleasantville, NY
Awards ceremony is by invitation only.
Congratulations to all students on their achievements!
See all the pictures from the Pleasantville awards ceremony.
2023 College of Health Professions Awards
New York City Awards
University Awards
The University Outstanding Student of the Year Award
Presented in recognition of scholarship and exceptional dedication to the ideals of their school in a graduate degree program.
- Amanda Kole, Communication Sciences and Disorders
The University Scholastic Achievement Award
Presented to students excelling in scholarship, effectiveness in class discussions, research, and general performance in a bachelor’s degree program. The students receiving the award must have completed a minimum of 60 credits at Pace and be qualified at least for graduation cum laude.
- Allen Lloyd Goldin, Health Science
- Kady R. Patterson, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
The Henry Birnbaum Endowed Scholastic Achievement Award
Presented to a graduating full-time graduate or undergraduate student who has earned all of their degree credits at Pace University on the New York City Civic Center Campus, who has shown outstanding scholarly aptitude during their tenure at Pace, and who has earned a quality point average of at least 3.8 upon graduation.
- Larissa Rapoport, Health Science
Career Services Award
In recognition of graduating Pace students for their distinguished dedication to career preparation and successful completion of an internship, practicum, clinical, field work, research, or student teaching during their time at the University.
- Kuvira Ramdeen, Health Science
Health Science
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Health Science
- Larissa Rapoport
Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Health Science
- Alexa Couret
Outstanding Perseverance Award Health Science
- Melva Ifill
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Rachel J. Parkhomovsky
Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Rachel J. Parkhomovsky
Communication Sciences And Disorders
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Sierra M. Valentino
Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Katyana J. Rodriguez
Latin Awards
Latin Honors are bestowed upon baccalaureate graduates who have completed 60 or more credits with high scholastic achievement in a Pace University degree program. This honor is based on a student’s cumulative quality point average ranging from 3.5 to 4.0.
Summa Cum Laude: 3.85 to 4.0
- Allen Lloyd Goldin, Health Science
- Faith A. Jones, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Rachel J. Parkhomovsky, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Kady R. Patterson, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Larissa Rapoport, Health Science
Magna Cum Laude: 3.65 to 3.84
- Helen Capellan-Collad, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Alexa Couret, Health Science
- Xinyi Feng, Health Science
- Melva Ifill, Health Science
- Bahar Silapova, Health Science
- Yiqing Yao, Health Science
Cum Laude: 3.5 to 3.64
- Rachele Balbuena, Health Science
- Emina Gjokaj, Health Science
- Monika Tylawski, Health Science
The University Outstanding Student of the Year Award
Presented in recognition of scholarship and exceptional dedication to the ideals of their school in a graduate degree program.
- Jacqueline Brown, Communication Sciences and Disorders
The University Scholastic Achievement Award
Presented to students excelling in scholarship, effectiveness in class discussions, research, and general performance in a bachelor’s degree program. The students receiving the award must have completed a minimum of 60 credits at Pace and be qualified at least for graduation cum laude.
- Gabrielle Kirzhner, Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
- Mason X. Soto, Health Science
The Henry Birnbaum Endowed Scholastic Achievement Award
Presented to a graduating full-time graduate or undergraduate student who has earned all of their degree credits at Pace University on the New York City Civic Center Campus, who has shown outstanding scholarly aptitude during their tenure at Pace, and who has earned a quality point average of at least 3.8 upon graduation.
- Shirly Chen, Health Science
Career Services Award
In recognition of graduating Pace students for their distinguished dedication to career preparation and successful completion of an internship, practicum, clinical, field work, research, or student teaching during their time at the University.
- Shirly Chen, Health Science
Health Science
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Health Science
- Shirly Chen
Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Health Science
- Rea Kate C. Monserate
Outstanding Perseverance Award Health Science
- John Z. French
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Gabrielle Kirzhner
Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Filomena M. Giannattasio
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Kylie Moore
Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Cheyna Mulligan
Latin Awards
Latin Honors are bestowed upon baccalaureate graduates who have completed 60 or more credits with high scholastic achievement in a Pace University degree program. This honor is based on a student’s cumulative quality point average ranging from 3.5 to 4.0.
Summa Cum Laude: 3.85 to 4.0
- Shirly Chen, Health Science
- Gabrielle Kirzhner, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Magna Cum Laude: 3.65 to 3.84
- Gianna G. DiPietro, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Simone M. Fridman, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Filomena M. Giannattassio, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Julia F. Ioffe, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Rea Kate C. Monserate, Health Science
- Joelle N. Orzo, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Taylin Callie Park, Health Science
- Julia A. Rivera, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Mason X Soto, Health Science
Cum Laude: 3.5 to 3.64
- Valerie E. Francois, Health Science
- Jasmine M. Namyotov, Health Science
- Gabriella T. Noriega, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Kelci Wade, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Pleasantville Awards
University Awards
The University Outstanding Student of the Year Award
Presented in recognition of scholarship and exceptional dedication to the ideals of their school in a graduate degree program.
- Natalie Calianese, Occupational Therapy
- Cody Denari, Nursing
- Samantha Gagnon, Physician Assistant
- Lauren Pappalardo, Nutrition and Dietetics
The University Scholastic Achievement Award
Presented to students excelling in scholarship, effectiveness in class discussions, research, and general performance in a bachelor’s degree program. The students receiving the award must have completed a minimum of 60 credits at Pace and be qualified at least for graduation cum laude.
- Kristina A. Barry, Nursing
- Katelyn Tong, Health Science
Career Services Award
In recognition of graduating Pace students for their distinguished dedication to career preparation and successful completion of an internship, practicum, clinical, field work, research, or student teaching during their time at the University.
- Nicole Antoniello, Nursing
Health Science
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Health Science
- Katelyn Tong
Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Health Science
- Alexa Slack
Outstanding Perseverance in Health Science
- Jamie Bittiger
Nursing
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Undergraduate Nursing
- Regina L. Corelli
- Stefanie Hohmann
Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Undergraduate Nursing
- Avin E. Benny
- Gunnar Boeschl
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Graduate Nursing
- Leora T. Engel, RN, FNP
- Ricky Luong, RN, PMHNP
- Michele L. Sulcov, RN, AGACNP
Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Graduate Nursing
- Emily Finkelman, RN, FNP
- Daniella Lampone, RN, AGACNP
- Ana C. Umana-Ramirez, RN, PMHNP
Future Nurse Leader
- Laura Knecht
Outstanding Student, PhD Nursing
- Cindy Greenberg
Outstanding Dissertation, PhD Nursing
- Patricia Hughes
Nutrition And Dietetics
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Sierra Winner
Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Achievement in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Cassandra Moseley
Opportunitas in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Andrea Polvere
Occupational Therapy
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Occupational Therapy
- Danielle Mucek
Outstanding Professional Potential in Occupation Therapy
- Jordan Betlow
Physician Assistant Awards
Valedictorian
- Bridget Forbes
Salutatorian
- Rebecca Kravtsov
Outstanding Achievement in Physician Assistant
- Luis Gonzalez
Leadership in Physician Assistant
- Lauren Cordova
Clinical Excellence in Physician Assistant
- Sophia Partsinevelos
Pi Alpha awards
- Sammi Borsellino
Anonna Chowdhury
- Lauren Cordova
- Lindsay Princer
Latin Honors
Latin Honors are bestowed upon baccalaureate graduates who have completed 60 or more credits with high scholastic achievement in a Pace University degree program. This honor is based on a student’s cumulative quality point average ranging from 3.5 to 4.0.
Summa Cum Laude: 3.85 to 4.0
- Abigaile M. Arcilla, Nursing
- Kristina A. Barry, Nursing
- Jamie Bittiger, Health Science
- Regina L. Corelli, Nursing
- Lexi Galaz, Health Science
- Brittany Kani, Health Science
- Stefanie Laoutaris, Health Science
- Ricardo Najera, Health Science
- Caitlin G. Oris, Nursing
- Alexandria Santoro, Health Science
- Alexa Slack, Health Science
- Katelyn Tong, Health Science
- Olivia Yorizzo, Health Science
Magna Cum Laude: 3.65 to 3.84
- Alexis K. Andujar, Nursing
- Jacqueline S. Asencio, Nursing
- Jennilee Ashlee Barayuga, Nursing
- Jessica Barresi, Nursing
- Avin E. Benny, Nursing
- Allison I. Boursiquot, Nursing
- Katelyn P. Carpenter, Nursing
- Caitlin T. Cullen, Nursing
- Breanna T. Davis, Nursing
- Julia A. Demarzo, Nursing
- Ainsley T. Jaciow, Nursing
- Abida B. Khan, Nursing
- Laura A. Knecht, Nursing
- Christen R. Lapple, Nursing
- Roy Liriano, Health Science
- Caroline S. Mckenna, Nursing
- Kerrigan A. Quinn, Nursing
- Angelica M. Salamone, Nursing
- Jahajah Shaw, Health Science
- Lindsey M. Sherwood, Nursing
- Kathleen Smaldone, Health Science
- Caelyn Smith, Nursing
- Yasmin Voytelmgum, Nursing
Cum Laude: 3.5 to 3.64
- Mary E. Arida, Nursing
- Alina Baksh, Nursing
- Taylor Betheil, Health Science
- Elena R. Buglione, Nursing
- Alyse M. Colon, Nursing
- Natalie Cuneo, Nursing
- Kristina Dega, Nursing
- Katherine C. Donovan, Nursing
- Gregory Doran, Nursing
- Aleksandra G. Elledge, Nursing
- Francesca A. Fernicola, Nursing
- Gianna M. Gervasi, Nursing
- Dayna N. Gorbutt, Nursing
- Sarah J. Hayes, Nursing
- Riley M. Leonard, Nursing
- Kirsha Lubin, Health Science
- Madison R. Kaufman, Nursing
- Jillian E. Kosteas, Nursing
- Shahmim F. Mahmood, Nursing
- Isabella L. Mangiafridda, Nursing
- Ryan J. Maraviglia, Nursing
- Molly McCabe, Nursing
- Alyssa M. Monty, Nursing
- Miriam N. Ojjeh, Nursing
- Julia G. Palmieri, Nursing
- Sabrina Pirraglia, Nursing
- Krista N. Reilly, Nursing
- Brenda Rivera, Health Science
- Taylor E. Stewart, Nursing
- Meadow R. Toth, Nursing
- Emily A. Tretter, Nursing
- Jolie A. Urraro, Nursing
- Victoria G. Valeriano, Nursing
- Dayna N. Van Leuven, Nursing
With Distinction
- Gunnar Boeschl, Nursing
- Bin Cai, Nursing
- Jillian M. Kelly, Nursing
- Sophia Morrison, Nursing