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“When the going got tough, you got tougher. When the night turned dark, you made a candle. And when the road seemed like a dead-end, you blazed new paths forward.”

Resilience was the theme of Paul S. Boynton’s keynote address at UNH Manchester’s commencement ceremony on Monday. A graduate of UNH, Boynton is a best-selling author and trained therapist with over 50 years in the health care, human services and nonprofit sectors. In his address, Boynton acknowledged the graduating class for their hard work, grit and ability to adapt to change while pursuing a degree during a pandemic.

“The pandemic changed almost every rule in almost every rulebook. Nothing was predictable,” Boynton said. “But you were committed to moving forward. You were strong. You were smart. And most of all, you were resilient.”

UNH President James Dean, Jr., led Monday’s commencement proceedings, which recognized 204 undergraduate and 94 graduate students.

“Despite myriad challenges, you excelled as scholars and researchers,” Dean said. “Your accomplishments exemplify the spirit of UNH Manchester at its finest. You leave here today uniquely prepared to thrive in a world that will bring new challenges and unimaginable opportunities.”

Mike Decelle ‘81, dean of UNH Manchester, echoed that sentiment. UNH Manchester is truly a workforce engine for the state, he said, sharing data from a recent survey that shows 89 percent of UNH Manchester graduates choose to live or work in New Hampshire.

One of those graduates is Vishnu Soni ’22, who delivered the student address at Thursday’s ceremony. The neuropsychology alumnus plans to continue his research with the college’s sensation and perception lab before enrolling in medical school. Soni shone a light on the importance of diversity in shaping unique opinions and perspective.

“The diversity at UNH Manchester prepares us to recognize the uncertainty that exists in the nature of this world,” Soni said. “These four years also develop us enough to have an understanding of our own lives that is deeply personal and authentic to ourselves.”

Soni came to UNH Manchester after moving to the U.S. from India, where he attended high school and his love for psychology began. He opened a psychology textbook to do a few pages of required reading—and found himself reading for hours, driven by curiosity. With a goal to become a medical professional, researcher and educator, he has carried that inquisitiveness and thirst for knowledge throughout his college career.

An active researcher in the college’s sensation and perception lab, Soni presented research every semester—including at a biomedical research conference. He also worked with a team of peer researchers to create videos that teach kids about science. In addition to campus research, Soni brought his knowledge to life in the real world through work at Elliot Hospital and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Hard work and enthusiasm for learning led to Soni graduating with summa cum laude honors on Monday.

The ceremony included the presentation of the Granite State Award, which recognizes an individual whose contributions have enhanced society as a whole and whose work speaks to the values of the college’s mission. The 2022 Granite State Award was presented to Dr. Laura Landerman-Garber, president and founder of Holiday Cards for Our Military Challenge, which has delivered over 500,000 cards from all 50 states to troops, veterans and military families.

Reminding the graduates to be proud of their resilience, Boynton encouraged them to believe in their abilities, trust their instincts and seize every chance to learn and grow.

“There’s no doubt that the diploma you worked so hard for, and most likely sacrificed so much for, will help as you step into your next chapter,” Boynton said. “As you discover and co-create what happens with the rest of your life, please remember how resilient you are.”

Congratulations, Class of 2022! The anticipated graduates are listed below. 

 

New Hampshire Students
ALPHABETICAL BY TOWN

Allenstown

Makayla Lembo, Biological Sciences, B.A.

Alton

Maria Daneault, Global Conflict and Human Security, M.S.

Robert Skaff, Communication Arts: Cinema and Media Arts, B.A.

Steven Stanton, Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S., Magna Cum Laude

Amherst

Maya Ashooh, Secondary Education, M.A.T.

Isabella Darling, Biological Sciences, B.A., Summa Cum Laude

Jessica Ewing, Business, B.A.

Elizabeth Manchester, National Security Intelligence and Analysis, M.S.

Homere Persona, Computer Information Systems, B.S.

Ashley Wilson, Business, B.A.

Auburn

Sierra Miller, Biological Sciences, B.A.

Bedford

Maryam Abdi, Secondary Education, M.Ed.

Elijah Ahlstrom, Computer Science, B.A.

Jonathan Belmont, Biological Sciences, B.A.

Emma Cail, Elementary Education, M.Ed.

Sophia Capistran, Literary Studies, B.A.

Lloyd Brian Dagoc, Information Technology, M.S.

Jared Griswold, Psychology, B.A.

Ervin Karic, Homeland Security, B.S.

Camryn Oliwa, Biotechnology: Industrial and Biomedical Sciences, M.S.

Emily Reed, Neuropsychology, B.S., Cum Laude

Bow

Michael Darrach, Homeland Security, B.S.

Bradford

Trevor Leadbeater, Biological Sciences, B.A.

Brookline

Taylor Owens, Business, B.A., Cum Laude

Candia

Griffin Nye, Homeland Security, B.S.

Contoocook

Dominique Whiton, Social Work, M.S.W.

Center Harbor

Sarah Cole, Biological Sciences, B.A., Magna Cum Laude

Chester

Taylor Fumarola, Secondary Education, M.Ed.

Emily Krueger, Neuropsychology, B.S.

Claremont

Marion Lovett, Psychology, B.A.

Erin Reale, Social Work, M.S.W.

Concord

Hunter Dupuis, Biotechnology, B.S.

Sean Ferry, General Studies, AA

Abbey Filiault, Elementary Education, M.Ed.

Lauren Marsh, Psychology, B.A.

Kelsi West, Public Health, M.P.H.

Danbury

Kaitlyn Abele, Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Jesse Austin, Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management, M.S.

Deerfield

Abigail Currier, Secondary Education, M.Ed.

Nicole Gallien, Biotechnology, B.S., Magna Cum Laude

Chance Spinney, Homeland Security, B.S.

Derry

Jordan Bussiere, Homeland Security, B.S., Magna Cum Laude

Helena Celeste, Biotechnology, B.S.

Nickolas Coombs, Business, B.A.

James Gautreau, Computer Information Systems, B.S., Magna Cum Laude

Nicole Kubec, Business, B.A.

Abraham Laplante, Neuropsychology, B.S., Magna Cum Laude

Camden Lynch, Neuropsychology, B.S., Summa Cum Laude

Anh Nguyen, Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S., Summa Cum Laude

Katherine Niebla, Business, B.A.

Kaylee Wilbur, Biological Sciences, B.A., Summa Cum Laude

Noel Wilder, Business, B.A., Magna Cum Laude

Noah Wilder, Communication Arts: Advertising and Public Relations, B.A.

Dover

Daniel Marino, Computer Information Systems, B.S.

Durham

Scott Morris, Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management, M.S.

East Hampstead

Benjamin Bernier, Computer Science, B.A.

Exeter

Andrew Wasylyna, Biotechnology, B.S., Magna Cum Laude

Farmington

Felicia Brackett, Public Health, M.P.H.

Fitzwilliam

Melinda Johnson, Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management, M.S.

Francestown

Anthony Clark, Computer Information Systems, B.S.

Franklin

Mariah Wilson, Business, B.A.

Goffstown

Alexis Condon, Electrical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Jacob Lafontaine, Public Administration, M.P.A.

Jordan Lewis, Analytics and Data Science: Analytics, B.S.

Gorham

Christine Austin Campbell, Social Work, M.S.W.

Grantham

Joe Cooper, Business Administration, MBA

Greenfield

Haley Garside, Biological Sciences, B.A.

Troy Lovecky, Electrical Engineering Technology, B.S., Magna Cum Laude

Ellen Sargent, Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management, M.S.

Hampstead

Jocelyn Dennis, ASL/English Interpreting, B.S., Magna Cum Laude

Kiernan Johnston, ASL/English Interpreting, B.S., Cum Laude

Catherine Warnock, Homeland Security, B.S. and Biological Sciences, B.A.

Hampton

Christian LaRosa, Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Henniker

Christopher Inzinga, Computer Information Systems, B.S.

Hillsboro

Joren Schamel, Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Hollis

Emily O'Brien, Business, B.A.

Hooksett

Alexis LaBrie, Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management, M.S.

Gabrielle L'Heureux, Biotechnology, B.S., Summa Cum Laude

Ethan Manning, Public Service and Nonprofit Leadership, B.S., Cum Laude

Samantha Mussatto, Public Health, M.P.H.

Marina Ngalula, Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Ava Parr, Public Health, M.P.H.

Madelyn Saab, ASL/English Interpreting, B.S.

Shaye Sullivan, Business, B.A.

Hudson

Cristina Farris, Business Administration, MBA

Roula Giokas, Social Work, M.S.W.

Marjorie Jozokos, Business, B.A.

Michael LeBlanc, Communication Arts, B.A., Magna Cum Laude

Ryan Murphy, Electrical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Christos Tufts, Communication Arts: Cinema and Media Arts, B.A.

Lebanon

Vishnu Soni, Neuropsychology, B.S., Summa Cum Laude

Lee

Shanna Argyros, Neuropsychology, B.S.

Litchfield

Jared O'Connell, Computer Science, B.A., Summa Cum Laude

Londonderry

Saba Awan, Homeland Security, B.S., Cum Laude

Sean Bonta, Communication Arts, B.A.

Michael Evers, Homeland Security, B.S., Magna Cum Laude

Lauren Ferraro, Neuropsychology, B.S., Magna Cum Laude

Janessa Fletcher, Social Work, M.S.W.

Kalin Gregoire, Elementary Education, M.Ed.

Matthew Haigis, Homeland Security, B.S.

Ian Harris, Biotechnology, B.S.

Michael Hession, Communication Arts: Digital Media, B.A.

Megan Maher, Biological Sciences, B.A., Magna Cum Laude

Carlos Sandoval, Computer Information Systems, B.S., Magna Cum Laude

Dan St. Cyr, Secondary Education, M.Ed.

Loudon

Fiona Rodrigue, Biological Sciences, B.A., Magna Cum Laude

Joli White, Biological Sciences, B.A.

Lyndeborough

Annemarie Herfurth, Biological Sciences, B.A., Cum Laude

Madbury

Kaelli Gehrung, Public Service and Nonprofit Leadership, B.S.

Manchester

Sejla Aganbegovic, Biotechnology, B.S.

Maryam Ahmad, Neuropsychology, B.S. and Biological Sciences, B.A., Cum Laude

Abrar Al Zawar, Biological Sciences, B.A.

Sydney Aube, ASL/English Interpreting, B.S.

Purnya Awasthi, Information Technology, M.S.

Lilly Badeau, Communication Arts, B.A.

Harini Bairy, Information Technology, M.S.

Nuri Bajraktari, Business, B.A.

Freddy Barrientos, Psychology, B.A.

Jacob Brown, Biotechnology, B.S., Summa Cum Laude

Brytani Brown, Social Work, M.S.W.

Natasha Byers, Business, B.A.

Narsimha Chintakunta, Information Technology, M.S.

Jocelyn Couture, Business: Accounting, B.A.

Nicolas Cullerot, Business, B.A., Cum Laude

Ryan DesRuisseaux, Public Health, M.P.H.

Jason Cuong Dinh, Computer Science, B.A.

Brianna Dowe, Neuropsychology, B.S.

Ben Eckhardt, Homeland Security, B.S.

Benjamin Ehret, Neuropsychology, B.S., Magna Cum Laude

Christopher Fifty, Neuropsychology, B.S.

Eric Frederic, Psychology, B.A., Cum Laude

Siobhan Fuller, Social Work, M.S.W.

Thomas Gerton, Biotechnology, B.S., Summa Cum Laude

Emma Giberson, Biotechnology: Industrial and Biomedical Sciences, M.S.

Ariel Grad, Computer Information Systems, B.S.

Jagrith Haraprasad, Information Technology, M.S.

Robert Hill, Communication Arts: Cinema and Media Arts, B.A.

Lejla Hodzic, Biotechnology, B.S., Magna Cum Laude

Jonathan Hoying, Biotechnology, B.S.

Tommy Huynh, Secondary Education, M.Ed.

Susel Jerez, Social Work, M.S.W.

Selma Jusufovic, Politics and Society, B.A.

Kyle Kalantzis, Computer Information Systems, B.S.

Eric Kasirahinga, Computer Information Systems, B.S.

Elvira Kibarova, Biological Sciences, B.A., Cum Laude

Illya Kovarik, Information Technology, M.S.

Andrew Kraemer, Electrical Engineering Technology, B.S., Cum Laude

Brayan Laguer Rivera, Homeland Security, B.S.

Isabelle Laizure, Biotechnology, B.S., Magna Cum Laude

Alina Le, Psychology, B.A., Magna Cum Laude

Hannah Lindh, Psychology, B.A., Cum Laude

Ellen Macdonald, Business: Accounting, B.A.

Tula Magar, Computer Science, B.A.

Justin Mailhot, Computer Information Systems, B.S.

Jonathan Maltais, Business Administration, MBA

Snehitha Mamidi, Information Technology, M.S.

Dhan Mapchhan, Homeland Security, B.S. and Psychology, B.A.

Elizabeth Marcoux, Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Anton Millington, Business: Accounting, B.A., Cum Laude

Freddie Molina, Business Administration, MBA

Junior Ndombele, Business, B.A.

Anthony O'Shaughnessy, Public Administration, M.P.A.

Stavros Ouellette, Public Service and Nonprofit Leadership, B.S., Cum Laude

Samanth Kumar Papineni, Information Technology, M.S.

Griffin Paquet, Business, B.A.

Natalie Parker, Biological Sciences, B.A.

Bryan Patriquin, Public Health, M.P.H.

Josue Perez, Computer Science, B.A., Magna Cum Laude

Allison Pham, Biotechnology, B.S., Summa Cum Laude

Micaylah Pierre-Dion, Psychology, B.A.

David Pinard, Business, B.A.

Kasi Viswanath Poppoppu, Cybersecurity Engineering, M.S.

Krishna Chaitanya Pureti, Information Technology, M.S.

Amir Rahimov, Computer Information Systems, B.S.

Adriana Romero Campbell, Psychology, B.A.

Evan Ryan, Computer Information Systems, B.S., Summa Cum Laude

Mukesh Varma Saripella, Information Technology, M.S.

Sarah Siegel, National Security Intelligence and Analysis, M.S.

Ben Stergiou, Social Work, M.S.W.

Robert Tinsley, Homeland Security, B.S., Summa Cum Laude

Quinn Toulouse, Electrical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Rohit Kumar Veerabomma, Information Technology, M.S.

Sreeja Vemuri, Information Technology, M.S.

Sai Teja Goud Voruganti, Information Technology, M.S.

Leandra Walls, Psychology, B.A.

Erik Weber, Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Heather Wienzek, Biotechnology, B.S., Summa Cum Laude

Tristen Witkowski, Neuropsychology, B.S.

Taylor Wright, Business: Accounting, B.A.

Robert Yelle, Neuropsychology, B.S. and Biological Sciences, B.A.

Merrimack

Catherine Aborn, Biotechnology, B.S.

Brendan Adams, Business, B.A.

Elyzabeth Barsh, Professional and Technical Communications, B.A.

Andrew Brown, Computer Science, B.A.

Catherine Caban, Psychology, B.A., Magna Cum Laude

Elijah Calfin, Computer Information Systems, B.S.

Samantha Diggins, Communication Arts: Cinema and Media Arts, B.A., Cum Laude

Michael Lucci, Electrical Engineering Technology, B.S.

McKenzy Miller, Psychology, B.A., Cum Laude

Melissa Stoughton, Social Work, M.S.W.

Zachary Tarbox, Computer Information Systems, B.S., Magna Cum Laude

Milford

Michelle Cullen, Biotechnology, B.S.

Daniel Scott, Computer Information Systems, B.S.

Christopher Smith, Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management, M.S.

Kaitlyn Tuson, Psychology, B.A.

Jacob Young, Humanities, B.A., Magna Cum Laude

Nashua

Cubahiro Byishimo, Computer Information Systems, B.S.

Nicholas Cardin, Computer Information Systems, B.S., Magna Cum Laude

Taylor Ceci, Biotechnology, B.S.

Hannah Chisholm, Public Service and Nonprofit Leadership, B.S., Magna Cum Laude

Christina Conti, Psychology, B.A.

Jefry Dominguez, Electrical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Chuck Eldridge, Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management, M.S.

Marina Frisch, Communication Arts: Cinema and Media Arts, B.A., Magna Cum Laude

Jessica Goff, Social Work, M.S.W.

Carly Kirchner, Business Administration, MBA

Karan Lekhi, Electrical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Michael Lentz, Business: Accounting, B.A., Cum Laude

Katherine Lockridge, Psychology, B.A., Summa Cum Laude

Rebecca Malboeuf, Biotechnology, B.S.

Melanie O'donnell, Elementary Education, M.Ed.

David Pinheiro, Literary Studies, B.A.

Cameron Ricard, Business, B.A., Magna Cum Laude

Jessica Ricard, Biotechnology, B.S.

Lucilene Rocha, Neuropsychology, B.S.

Aiswarya Sagapuram, Computer Information Systems, B.S.

Cameron Schuyler, Communication Arts: Cinema and Media Arts, B.A., Cum Laude

Zachary Smalley, Homeland Security, B.S., Magna Cum Laude

New Boston

Alyssa Henderson, Communication Arts, B.A.

Andrew Snitgen, Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S., Summa Cum Laude

New London

Kate Bemis, Business Administration, MBA

Newfields

Jessie Hurlbert, Social Work, M.S.W.

Newmarket

Polly Lorien, ASL/English Interpreting, B.S., Summa Cum Laude

Northfield

Joshua Shevlin, Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Orford

Raphael Reznek, Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management, M.S.

Pelham

Haley Belanger, Biological Sciences, B.A., Magna Cum Laude

Haley Vinciguerra, Communication Arts: Advertising and Public Relations, B.A.

Pembroke

Augustino Fisher, Humanities, B.A.

Mackenzie Pettigrew, Biotechnology, B.S.

Penacook

Sadie Vezina, Biotechnology, B.S., Magna Cum Laude

Peterborough

Kevin Daley, Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Plaistow

Erica Dube, Biotechnology, B.S.

Portsmouth

JoAnne Coles, Social Work, M.S.W.

Sarah Gallichant, Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management, M.S.

Staton Harris, Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management, M.S.

Samuel Heard, Business, B.A., Magna Cum Laude

Rindge

Callie Geiger, Social Work, M.S.W.

Kevin Lam, Business, B.A., Cum Laude

Rochester

Lauren Tarbuck, ASL/English Interpreting, B.S., Magna Cum Laude

Rye

Brianna Sullivan, Biotechnology: Industrial and Biomedical Sciences, M.S.

Salem

Tanya Cabral, Business, B.A.

Brandon Casey, Biological Sciences, B.A.

Briana Demers, Communication Arts, B.A.

Kelsie Duggan, Biotechnology: Industrial and Biomedical Sciences, M.S.

Maegan Hanlon, Global Conflict and Human Security, M.S.

Olivia Lacey, Business, B.A., Magna Cum Laude

Nick Rinella, Biotechnology: Industrial and Biomedical Sciences, M.S.

Connor Skane, Electrical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Salisbury

Nicholle Perriello, Biological Sciences, B.A.

Sandown

Benjamin Beane, Biological Sciences, B.A.

Colin Schnaible, Communication Arts, B.A.

Stark

Cody McCarthy, Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Weare

Cameron Smugereski, Business, B.A.

West Lebanon

Logan Audsley, Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Scott Shumway, Business Administration, MBA

Wilton

James Knight, Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Windham

Alex Deardorff, Business Administration, MBA

James Lowry, Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management, M.S.

Erin Preble, Biological Sciences, B.A.

Sara Soti, Business: Accounting, B.A., Summa Cum Laude

Katie Wallace, Elementary Education, M.Ed.

Windsor

Melanie Stahley, Biological Sciences, B.A.

 

 

Out-of-State Students
ALPHABETICAL BY COUNTRY THEN STATE
 

Australia

Brett White, Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management, M.S.

Fremont, Calif.

Sreelekha Dandu, Information Technology, M.S.

San Francisco, Calif.

Aashirya Kaushik, Information Technology, M.S.

Cheshire, Conn.

Sydney Olson, Social Work, M.S.W.

New Port Richey, Fla.

Lynn Daniels, Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management, M.S.

Eliot, Maine

Hanna Kurtenbach, Biotechnology, B.S.

Kittery, Maine

Jason Harris, Computer Information Systems, B.S., Cum Laude

Saco, Maine

Parker Baumann, Biotechnology, B.S., Summa Cum Laude

Billerica, Mass.

Mia Serino, General Studies, A.A., High Honors

Cohasset, Mass.

Ben Buckley, Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management, M.S.

Harvard, Mass.

Leslie Timm, Business Administration, MBA

Haverhill, Mass.

Carol Elliott, Global Conflict and Human Security, M.S.

Medford, Mass.

Joel Osterman, Biological Sciences, B.A.

Methuen, Mass.

Hannah Wunderlich, Public Health, M.P.H.

North Andover, Mass.

Mariaisabel Cedeno, ASL/English Interpreting, B.S.

Northbridge, Mass.

Brittany Glass, Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management, M.S.

Walpole, Mass.

Cullen McGlynn, Communication Arts, B.A.

Westminster, Mass.

Christa Moore, National Security Intelligence and Analysis, M.S.

Middletown, N.Y.

Dianne Moschitta, Biotechnology: Industrial and Biomedical Sciences, M.S.

New York, N.Y.

Alioune Mzeirigue, Global Conflict and Human Security, M.S.

Whittier, N.C.

Joi Frederick, Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management, M.S.

Irving, Texas

Harshani Aitharaju, Information Technology, M.S.

Plano, Texas

Ullas Uppalanchi, Information Technology, M.S.

Lehi, Utah

Amber Fox Mc'neil, Social Work, M.S.W.

Arlington, Va.

Kathleen Kinnie, National Security Intelligence and Analysis, M.S.

Seattle, Wash.

Diksha Rajpurohit, Information Technology, M.S.