Opportunity Programs Celebrate Student Success

The achievements of students in Onondaga Community College's Opportunity Programs were celebrated during a convocation ceremony held May 8 in the Frederick Marvin and Ernst Schuh Recital Hall.

Speakers during the ceremony included Provost and Senior Vice President Anastasia Urtz, and graduating students Carlos Rodriguez-Bornot and Mohamed Abdulkadir.

Below is a list of winter, spring, and summer graduates recognized during the ceremony followed by their areas of study.

Collegiate Science Technology Entry Program Honorees

• Marian Abdikarin, Mathematics & Science
• Wael Aldwas, Surgical Technology
• Mariam Almohamad, Mathematics & Science: Biology
• Cody Cardinal, Computer Information Systems
• Fatou Cisse, General Studies
• Kristine Cloman, Cybersecurity
• Christine Dick, Interior Design
• Melissa Duran, Surgical Technology
• Alexander Espitia-Casallas, Laboratory Science
• Silmari Figueroa, Nursing
• Zainab Hadi, Health Sciences
• Christopher Ianno, Engineering Science
• Destiny Jackson-Parker, Mathematics & Science: Biology
• Pedro Jaramillo-Ruiz, Engineering Science
• Amira Jenkins, Health Sciences
• Frannisha Jenkins, Human Services
• Leslie McMillan, Criminal Justice
• Jeanine Odo, Early Childhood
• Saray Quevedo, Criminal Justice
• Shenora Ramseur, Human Services
• Carlos Rodriguez-Bornot, Mathematics & Science: Biology
• Janiah Royal, Mathematics & Science
• Daniel Scott-Blakely, Engineering Science
• Amelia Shackelton, Health Sciences
• Dion Twishime, Humanities & Social Sciences
• Hailey Wilson, Interior Design

Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Honorees

• Alexander Espitia-Casallas, Laboratory Science
• Carlos Rodriguez-Bornot Mathematics & Science: Biology

Educational Opportunity Program Honorees

• Preston Alonzo, Criminal Justice
• Emani Eudell, Broadcast Media Communications
• Amya Graves, Art: Drawing and Painting
• Gavan Liston, Fire Protection Technology
• Maizie Millwood, Nursing
• Hamadi Musa, Human Services
• Monisha Rai, Health Studies
• Jamaal Reid, Communication Studies
• Chaiya Renfroe, Communication Studies
• Bumeh Romay, Heathcare Administration
• Charvel Scott, Healthcare Administration
• Yussuf Siyow, Human Services

TRIO Student Support Services Honorees

• Mohamed Abdulkadir, Broadcast Media Communications
• Malyun Adan, Early Childhood
• Aya Alradi, Humanities & Social Sciences, Health Studies
• Mohamed Alshemmary, Business Administration
• Omar Balwi, Business Administration
• Shanell Berry, Business Administration
• Deja-Monet Coleman, Human Services
• Isatou Diallo, Criminal Justice
• Emani Eudell, Broadcast Media Communications
• Lucas Ford, Nursing
• Jaden Gyamfi, Media Communication Design
• Zainab Hadi, Health Sciences
• Paul Harris, General Studies
• Ater Lay, Electrical Technology
• Gavan Liston, Fire Protection Technology
• Nimo Maow, Humanities & Social Sciences
• Sister Mary, Business Administration
• Leslie McMillan, Criminal Justice
• Donna Miller, General Studies
• Fatuma Mohamed, Human Services
• Hamadi Musa, Human Services
• Jeanine Odo, Early Childhood
• Vumilia Odo, Health Information Technology/Medical Records
• Kimberly Ortiz-Camacho, Broadcast Media Communications
• Catherine Parvel, Humanities & Social Sciences
• Say Paw, Business Administration
• Saray Quevedo, Criminal Justice
• Shenora Ramseur, Human Services
• Azaria Raveneau, General Studies
• Chaiya Renfroe, Communication Studies
• Darrell Rice, General Studies
• Charel Scott, Healthcare Administration
• Sarah Sukane, General Studies
• Connor Taylor, Criminal Justice
• Derek Tetreault, Business Administration

Congratulations to all of the graduates! OCC's Opportunity Programs are headquartered in their new home on the 2nd floor of Coulter Hall.