CHSP recognizes its outstanding graduates during virtual ceremony

May 20, 2021

Ohio University’s College of Health Sciences and Professions proudly announced its 2021 Outstanding Graduate Award recipients during a virtual event on April 28.

Recipients were recognized for their contributions and accomplishments during the 2020-21 school year; 31 individuals were recognized with honors during the event.

“The past year has challenged each of us, and the world, in so many ways. Yet, I've seen our students, faculty and staff continually adapt and find opportunities to move forward together,” Interim College of Health Sciences and Professions Dean Dr. John McCarthy said. “Our students’ creativity, perseverance and volunteerism during one of the most unprecedented periods in our world’s history has not only revealed the quality of their individual character – but also served notice that our collective futures are in good hands with this next generation of healthcare providers.”

A complete list of student awardees is available below and online; a recorded recap of the evening’s events is also available.

CHSP’s Outstanding Graduate Award recipients for 2021:

Athletic Training

Haley Burke, Springfield, OH

Athletic Training (Professional Master's)

Justin Moakler, Brampton, ON

Athletic Training (Post-Professional Master's)

Benjamin Biddinger, Hilliard, OH

Applied Nutrition

Grace Borden, Perrysburg, OH

Nutrition

Rosa Negash, Athens, OH

Food and Nutrition Sciences

Melissa Russell, Cincinnati, OH

Combined Master of Science and Dietetic Internship 

Erin Swatzel, Reedsville, OH

Exercise Physiology    

Tessa Corio, Mount Airy, MD

Exercise Physiology (Pre-Physical Therapy)  

Maggie Wood, Athens, OH

Nursing (MSN)           

Lindsey Short, Archbold, OH

Nursing (RN to BSN)  

Serina Abu Arafeh, Pacifica, CA

Nursing (BSN)

Katherine Kovach, Grove City, OH

Outstanding Clinician in Nursing           

Andrew Bruno, Massillon, OH

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Faith Fedele, Johns Island, SC

Speech-Language Pathology   

Savannah Hoke, Vandalia, OH

Audiology       

Shade Avery Hlousek, Sherman Oaks, CA

Outstanding Clinician Speech-Language Pathology   

Dayna Ober, Cable, OH

Outstanding Clinician in Audiology       

Kyle Rodgers, Springdale, PA

Child and Family Studies, Child Life & Pediatric Health        

Abigail Cohen, Linden, MI

Child and Family Studies, Child, Adult and Family    

Hannah Kerns, Columbus, OH

Child and Family Studies (Master's)  

Isabel Lovett, Powell, OH

Community and Public Health

Allyssa Leaton, Mint Hill, NC

Master of Public Health         

Alexis Moore, Barnesville, OH

Environmental Health

AnnMarie Waslar, Toledo, OH

Health Services Administration          

Josianna Sullivan, Vincent, OH

Master of Health Administration

John Hays, Cleveland, OH

Long-Term Care Administration       

Sarah Salopeck, Mentor, OH

Social Work    

Emilee Kerr, Perrysburg, OH

Master of Social Work

Kassandra Settles, Zanesville, OH

Integrated Healthcare Studies

Kayla Binegar, Beverly, OH

Master of Global Health         

Emma Zgonc, Powder Springs, GA