![Students enjoy the 2023 Kushinda/Ritos de Pasaje mixer.](/sites/default/files/styles/max_2600x2600/public/2023-05/20230428_Kushinda%20mixer_EQB-028.jpg?itok=MjHzxfPf)
The 2023 Class of Kushinda/Ritos de Pasaje Graduates
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Congrats, grads!
Ohio University students are passionate, intelligent and driven. Get to know some of the graduates from the Kushinda/Ritos de Pasaje Class of 2023!
![Azaria Greene-Williams stands in front of Peden football field, smiling at the camera and wearing a white tank top and pale purple blazer.](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Azaria%20Greene-Williams.png?itok=8GahMV6S)
Minor: Marketing
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Working at Georgia Pacific in Atlanta, GA
Future Aspirations:
Own a healthcare and wellness consulting company
![Brandi Alexandria Kirkwood stands in front of a large window. Brandi's hand is placed on a railing in the background, and Brandi is wearing a dark blue long dress.](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/IMG_5336.png?itok=g4GPBGst)
Minor: Marketing
Hometown: Aberdeen, MD
Plans After Graduation:
Thomas Jefferson University as a CASE intern in Alumni outreach and advancement
Future Aspirations:
Own non-profit organization geared toward health education and promotion
I would like to thank:
S/o to family, friends, and GOD!! Without y'all simply would not be here. I love you!!
![Caila Moniece Gissentaner sits in front of Ohio University's entrance, wearing a white jumpsuit and graduation cap.](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Caila%20Moniece%20Gissentaner.jpeg?itok=eI6Zmqgs)
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Apply to Physical Therapy School
Future Aspirations:
Become a physical therapist working in an outpatient clinic, specializing in cardiovascular rehab or geriatrics
I want to thank:
My family
![Charles Sanders smiles at the camera, wearing a white shirt and black suspenders and a bowtie.](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Charles%20Sanders.jpg?itok=Q4_1S1GU)
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Plans After Graduation:
Work as an HRL Resident Director at OHIO
![Cydney Granger smiles at the camera, wearing a black shirt and white pearl necklace](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Cydney%20Granger_0.jpg?itok=ZRiUTO4H)
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Attending law school at Case Western Reserve University
Future Aspirations:
Corporate Attorney
I'd like to thank:
Id like to thank my mom, my grandpa and my dad for their unconditional love and support. I'd also like to thank Honesty Thomas for all of her love and guidance throughout this school year.
![Dèja Pulley stands with one shoulder toward the camera, wearing a one shoulder purple dress.](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Deja%20Pulley_0.jpeg?itok=cOJj6_PC)
Minor: Communications
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Graduate school at Ohio University
Future Aspirations:
Work for an NBA or NFL PR team
![Devon Taylor sits in a light brown chair, stretched-out, Devon wears a white sweater and dark pinstripe pants](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Devon%20Taylor.jpeg?itok=v2Fk2_JQ)
Certificate: Diversity Studies
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Job as a Fitness Specialist at Mercy HealthPlex in Cincinnati, OH
Future Aspirations:
Goal is to move to Fort Lauderdale, FL and continue working towards passion in fitness as a personal trainer and a bodybuilder
I'd like to thank:
My mother for getting me through college and always believing in me.
![Jalin Fon Holloway stands on college green wearing his graduation cap and gown.](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Jalin%20Holloway.jpeg?itok=B4aQoWe7)
Minor: Finance
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Pursuing a Sport Management Master’s Degree at The Ohio State University
Future Aspirations:
To become a Sport Agent representing professional athletes
![Kayana Alexander smiles and tucks hair behind her ear, wearing a silk, spaghetti strap tank top that is pale blue.](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Kayana%20Alexander.jpeg?itok=rhvJFZuK)
Hometown: Akron, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Taking a gap year and then applying for Graduate school to start my Master's in Psychology
Future Aspirations:
Obtaining my counseling license to be a psychotherapist
I'd like to thank:
First to God for guiding me through every challenge that has been thrown my way and answering my prayers on never giving up on me. As well as my family and friends for always supporting me throughout this journey.
![Keishon Lanier smiles at the camera, wearing a white and blue striped collar under a blue sweater.](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Keishon%20M%20Lanier.jpg?itok=Cf64lQGA)
Minor: Finance
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Inside Sales Representative for the Cleveland Browns
Future Aspirations:
I want to be a sports agent
I would like to thank:
My mom, Grandad, siblings, friends, and God
![Lanae' Hobbs-Gazaway rests one arm crossed in front of her, the other under her chin, wearing a white dress with blue floral pattern.](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Lana%C3%A9%20Hobbs-Gazaway%20.jpg?itok=F-nVSFPg)
Hometown: Cincinatti, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Be a leader in the fashion industry
Future Aspirations:
Travel the world and be a better version of myself
![Lauren Morine Harris holds a small bouquet of flowers and smiles at the camera, wearing a white coat over her green scrubs.](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Lauren%20Morine%20Harris.jpeg?itok=3bJzdLHX)
Minor: Community and Public Health
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Traveling overseas to continue to grow modeling career.
Future Aspirations:
To become a motivational speaker in the hopes of inspiring people to live their truth and carry out their dreams
I would like to thank:
Her mom and her sister for always believing in her and supporting her dreams!
![Maribel Antunez-Uriostegui stands in a white dress, a graduation gown draped over one shoulder.](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Maribel%20Antunez-Uriostegui.jpeg?itok=vKkYfLHb)
Minor: French
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Plans After Graduation:
I will be moving to Chicago and work for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago
Future Aspirations:
Continue to work closely with the Latino community
I would like to thank:
Para mis padres que lo dieron todo
![Maya Meade smiles at the camera, wearing a pale blue dress with some streaks of colors.](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Maya%20Meade.jpeg?itok=OJ4K8WJ_)
Minor: Political Science
Hometown: Oxford, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Work for a nonprofit or magazine in Chicago
Future Aspirations:
Promote diversity in journalism and media
I would like to thank:
Family, Friends, Supervisors, and the Multicultural Center
![Michael Sweeney wears a white shirt with a small blue patch on the breast pocket, smiling at the camera.](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Michael%20Sweeney.jpeg?itok=aT87pu51)
Hometown: Cincinatti, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Moving to Columbus to begin a summer internship
Future Aspirations:
Become a principal and eventually a superintendent
I would like to thank:
My mother Alisa Sweeney
![Milena Vanessa Bumba David smiles at the camera, with a black shirt and a white blazer and a pair of white sunglasses](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Milena%20Vanessa%20Bumba%20David.jpg?itok=1VihJfCh)
Hometown: Luanda, Angola
Plans After Graduation:
Start working or go to graduate school
Future Aspirations:
Have my own business
I would like to thank:
God, my family, boyfriend, and the ISE Department
![Mylan Foster stands with a her pinky up, her other hand flat with her palm pointing down, she wears a silk black shirt and a black pencil skirt.](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Mylan%20Forster.jpeg?itok=R0sfGIuh)
Minor: Journalism
Hometown: Dayton, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Working in Medicare Sales at UnitedHealth Group
Future Aspirations:
To become a Project Manager
I would like to thank:
Family, Friends, and my AKA!
![Nicholas Jarelle Cannady holds a conductor baton, wearing a black blazer and white shirt, with a green tie.](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Nicholas%20Jarelle%20Cannady.jpeg?itok=M-J-1mzK)
Hometown: Valdosta, Georgia
Plans After Graduation:
Entering the workforce
Future Aspirations:
Full-time composer
I'd like to thank:
I would like to send my acknowledgments to my family and friends for their endless support.
![Odessa Robinson wears an orange dress, along with graduation cords and a graduation cap.](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Odessa%20Robinson.jpeg?itok=nw5rioHV)
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Earn my Master’s in Communication
Future Aspirations:
Communications specialist or consultant
I'd like to thank:
Family and friends!
![Re'Aija Grice holds a gate with one hand, wearing a grey-blue, long sleeve dress.](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Re%27Aija%20Grice.jpeg?itok=dSaiswz0)
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Summer scholars via OU
Future Aspirations:
Aspiring Anesthesiologist
I'd like to thank:
The entire Division of D&I for being supportive!
![Rhys Carr looks at the camera with a half-smile, wearing a mustard colored, collared shirt.](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Rhys%20Carr.jpeg?itok=uXG6V-OU)
Hometown: Athens, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Move to DC to explore theater and dance
Future Aspirations:
Perform, choreograph, and create professionally
![Salih Lewis wears a black gown with a feather-like top, smiling and wearing a sash and a graduation cap](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/93DDDC5A_C049_4888_9EF6_03FB565F26A6.jpeg?itok=QFY183oM)
Minor: Communication Studies
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Gap year to travel, Grad school for special education
Future Aspirations:
Human Resource Manager
![Talyn Jaline Ford smiles at the camera, standing on college green, wearing a black long sleeve shirt and yellow eyeshadow](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Talyn%20Jaline%20Ford.jpeg?itok=lDdtrRat)
Minor: Business Administration
Hometown: Dayton, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Enhance my skill set, create a portfolio, travel and grow within myself
Future Aspirations:
Pursue a career in sports performance and biomechanic research
I would like to thank:
I would not have made it this far without God and my family by my side. I’m extremely grateful for the many individuals at Ohio University who have impacted my life.
![Tenia LaNae Simmone Robson stands in front of Ohio University class gateway, Tenia poses with hands on her hips, wearing a white top and off-white pants, as well as her cords and graduation cap.](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Tenia%20LaNae%20Simmone%20Robson.jpeg?itok=6TG9Fueu)
Hometown: Shaker Heights, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Gap year, Travel as a special diets lead in North Carolina, Black Mountain, and Western Michigan, and Waynesboro, PA
Future Aspirations:
Become a Registered Dietitian Lactation Specialist
I'd like to thank:
I’d like to thank my family, and especially my mom Tenise and my Dad Anthony WE LOVE YOU DAD!
![Terra Blakey wears a silk green halter top with a graduation cloth](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Terra%20Blakey.jpeg?itok=ikIHbR0u)
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Pursure a masters in public administration
Future Aspirations:
To take on a higher end leadership role
![Zaria Jean Bohanan wears a cream shirt and a black blazer, smiling.](/sites/default/files/styles/anchored_spotlights_294x294_/public/2024-05/Zaria%20Jean%20Bohanan_1.jpeg?itok=6rjlajRl)
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Plans After Graduation:
Attend an ABSN program