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2025 Outstanding Graduates

The following undergraduate and graduate students were selected by their programs as 2025 Outstanding graduates.  These students graduated in the 2024/2025 Academic year.

Department of Athletic Training

Master of Science in Athletic Training
Vince Winans

Hometown: Cleveland, OH

Future Plans: I will be an Athletic training summer internship with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Master of Science in Athletic Training
Abeer Abu Hamdieh

Hometown: Jordan

Future Plans: I plan to either enroll in an AT  residency program or work at a collegiate setting. 

Doctor of Athletic Training
Abi Feske

Hometown: Mandeville, LA

Future Plans: My ten-year plan is to teach future athletic trainers at a local university. Until then, I will continue teaching and being an athletic trainer for the high school I currently work at.

Doctor of Athletic Training
Carie Mueller-Credit

Hometown: Oskaloosa, KS

Future Plans: My aim is to continue teaching at the university level, developing and inspiring the next generation of athletic trainers.

Department of Exercise Physiology

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Physiology Major
Evan Kienle

Hometown: Westerville, OH

Plans after Graduation: I will be commissioning as an EOD Officer in the US Army. I report to Fort Gregg-Adam's VA, June 1st to begin training!

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology, Pre-Physical Therapy
Michael York

Hometown: Maineville, OH

Plans After Graduation: Attending Physical Therapy School at Ohio University.

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology, Pre-Athletic Training
Ethan Burrows

Hometown: DeGraff, OH

Plans after Graduation: After graduation I am attending Ohio University’s MSAT program.

Master of Science in Exercise Physiology
Isha Tamraker

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

Plans after Graduation: Internship at UChealth and to work as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist in a Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Cancer Wellness

Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Applied Nutrition (Dietetics)
Kristina Rana

Hometown: Athens, OH

Future Plans: My plans for after graduation are to continue my education in the OU MSDI program to get my master's degree in food and nutrition sciences and complete my dietetic internship.

Combined Master of Science and Dietetic Internship
Abby Gilland

Hometown: Marietta, OH

Future Plans:  I graduated in December, and I am currently working full-time as a clinical dietitian at WVU Camden Clark!

Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Sciences - Online
Dawn Groh

Hometown: Woodville, OH

Future Plans: To continue my career with KraftHeinz. It is my goal to work in research and development. 

Department of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences
Sutton Case

Hometown: Springboro, Ohio

Future Plans: I plan to attend graduate school to earn my Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. My goal is to develop the skills needed to work in a medical or rehabilitation setting, helping individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.

Doctorate of Clinical Audiology (AuD) Outstanding Clinician
Victoria Costa

Hometown:  Pittsburgh, PA

Future Plans: I plan to work as an Audiologist in Nashville, Tennessee.

Doctorate of Clinical Audiology (AuD) Outstanding Graduate
Whitney Knipp

Hometown: Ironton, OH

Future Plans:  After graduation, I plan to begin working as an audiologist in West Virginia, assisting underserved communities with their communication and balance needs. 

Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology Outstanding Clinician
Eric Workman

Hometown: Van Wert, OH

Future Plans: Continue my education along with beginning my CF journey. 

Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology Outstanding Graduate
Avery Bennington 

Hometown: Millersport, OH

Future Plans: CF Speech Language Pathologist (haven’t decided on setting yet because I love working with both adults and kids in all settings).

Department of Interdisciplinary Health Studies

Bachelor of Science in Integrated Health Care Studies
Darby Bolyard Eltringham

Hometown: Crooksville, OH

Plans after Graduation: After graduation, I was fortunate to secure a job at OhioHealth working in Maternal-Fetal Medicine where I will spend my time as a Medical Practice Technician helping women with high-risk pregnancies. 

Bachelor of Science in Integrated Health Care Studies
Bobbi Krabill

Hometown: Columbus, OH

Plans after Graduation: I am continuing my career in public health and pursing an MBA at Ohio University. I am also continuing my personal passion work advocating for increased research and improved systems of care for children and youth who have been diagnosed with cancer.

Department of Physician Assistants

Master of Physician Assistant Practice
Melissa Ratzel

Hometown: Buffalo, NY

Future Plans: Work as a physician assistant in endocrinology or primary care

School of Nursing

Nursing Knowledge (BSN Athens)
Sophee Remlinger

Hometown: Canton, OH

Plans After Graduation:  My plan for after graduation is taking my NCLEX and then working as a registered nurse in a new graduate residency program. 

Clinical Excellence (BSN Athens)
Kylie Van Fossen

Hometown: Columbus, OH

Plans after Graduation: My plans after graduation are to use my BSN to continue my career at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. I have a position to start in July as a Registered Nurse in their Oncology Emergency Department.

Nursing Leadership (BSN Athens)
Megan Shelley

Hometown:  Stow, OH

Future Plans: I plan on working in the emergency department after graduation at a hospital in Cleveland.

Department of Social and Public Health

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Science
Khalan Al Hinai

Hometown:

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Bachelor in Community and Public Health
Lauren Johnson

Hometown: Amelia, OH

Future Plans: Plans after graduation are working for Hamilton County Job and Family Services

HDFS Aging & Gerontology Studies Concentration, Undergraduate
Carly Richardson

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

Future Plans: My plans are to secure a job in the helping services where I can make direct impact on a community.

Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration
Kayla Slaughterbeck

Hometown: Lebanon, OH

Future Plans: After graduation I will be working for Lebanon City Schools.

Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration
Ramsha Shoyeb

Hometown: Delhi, India

Future Plans: I plan on starting a full-time job and part time graduate school at OSU. 

HDFS Family & Community Services Concentration, Undergraduate
Annika McKinney

Hometown: Pomeroy, OH

Future Plans: Attend Ohio University for Master’s in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health .

HDFS Child Life Specialist Clinical Concentration, Undergraduate
Shannon Sarzosa

Hometown: Wooster, OH

Future Plans: After graduation, I will seek opportunities to complete a child life internship. My goal is to be a certified child life specialist in a pediatric hospital.

HDFS Pediatric Healthcare Community Settings Concentration, Undergraduate
Jordyn John

Hometown: Powell, OH

Future Plans: I plan to complete a 400-hour internship this summer and begin my human services/nonprofit work job search once that is completed.

HDFS Child Life Specialist Concentration: Graduate
BreAnna Piorkowski

Hometown: Massillon, OH

Future Plans: Summer study abroad trip to Ireland and completing a Child Life internship in the fall.

Master of Health Administration (online)
Alaa Nawaya

Hometown: Strongsville, OH 

Future Plans: As I begin my journey in Administration at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. I hope to take all the information and skills learned in this Program to continue to grow and make a difference on a larger level in healthcare for all of our patients and providers. 

Master of Health Administration (online)
Christina Jessee

Hometown: Cincinnati , OH

Future Plans: Continue working at Acumen as a Policy Associate, providing clinical expertise for data investigations and business analysis projects 

Master of Public Health (online)
Taylor Weigle

Hometown: Bryan, OH

Future Plans: No matter the position or title I hold, my goal remains the same- to bridge gaps in healthcare and public services by strengthening advocacy, education, and resources. My diverse experiences in critical care, public health, nursing education, and personal encounters with the healthcare system, combined with the knowledge gained through the MPH program, have given me a comprehensive understanding of how these systems shape individual and community health.

By integrating these perspectives, I strive to create a ripple effect, empowering individuals with the knowledge and support they need to improve their own lives and the lives of those they encounter.  I aim to build more efficient, person-centered systems that drive lasting, meaningful change.

Master of Public Health (online)
Brittany Davis

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Department of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work 
Kalli Teeters

Hometown:  Troy, OH

Future Plans: Attend Ohio University's Master of Social Work program and continue working in rural areas

Master of Social Work
Robert Elkins

Hometown: Portsmouth, OH

Future Plans: Continue my practice at The Counseling Center

Master of Social Work
Amber Myers

Hometown: Canal Winchester, OH

Future Plans: After graduation, I plan to become a mental health counselor with a focus on OCD while also serving as a missionary with the organization, Cru. All glory be to Christ!

Online Master of Social Work
Eileen Carandang

Hometown: San Diego, CA

Future Plans: Geriatric Social Work at a residential retirement community 

Online Master of Social Work
Mackenzie Nance

Hometown: Columbus, OH

Future Plans: Plans after graduation are to continue working with National Youth Advocate Program as a school based therapist as I work towards my LISW, travel, and spend some much needed time with family, friends, and my dog.