American Indian Graduates Recognition

American Indian Student Services Congratulates The Class of 2021

The University of New Mexico-Main Campus is conferring 432 degrees – 333 Bachelor’s | 76 Master’s | 23 PhD & Professional – to American Indian students for the 2020-2021 academic year. The Class of 2021 has demonstrated tremendous adaptability and resilience during this unique time in our global and university history while balancing academics, family commitments, employment obligations, volunteerism, community service, traditional tribal responsibilities, health & well-being, and so much more!

Although graduating students have shouldered primary responsibility for their individual university experiences, their successes are celebrated by many. We extend our sincerest gratitude to all UNM leadership, faculty, & staff; tribal leaders, scholarship donors, friends, and most importantly, the families of graduates for their unconditional support. American Indian Student Services is honored for the privilege of celebrating & recognizing the significant accomplishments of UNM’s Native Scholars through this virtual platform and is extremely grateful to the graduates that have chosen to allow us to highlight their academic achievement – Thank You!


 

Click on each linked graduate name to view their degree(s) received, tribal affiliation, hometown, and personal message.

* - Denotes students that successfully completed the American Indian Summer Bridge (AISB) Program, an Elite First-Year Experience, immediately following their high school graduation prior to matriculating to The University of New Mexico.

 

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2021!

 

Anderson School of Management

 

Master of Accounting

Martinez, McDarrell A.

Yazzie, Joshua H

 

 

 

MS Information Systems & Assurance

McKown, Joshua K

 

 

 

 

Master of Business Administration

Aarons, Ian L.

Castillo, Melissa A.

Robledo, Wyatt

Weekooty, Catherine

Carmona, Justin M.

 

 

 

 

Bachelor of Business Administration

Austin, Tyrone

Francke, Theodor*

Lewis, Ian T.

Slim, Wimberly L.

Balistreri, Joseph M.

Garcia, Laura A.

Lewis, Prudence M.

Spencer, Noka S.

Begay, Kyle G.

Guy, Samantha F.

Lewis, Ryan H.

Tapaha, Kyle J.

Begay, Verna

Haskie, Stephen S.

Lizer, Darren

Tonini, Cesare S.

Benn, Leland L.

Holyan-Higdon, Corey

Logan, Faron F.

Tsosie, Kandace K.

Boyd, Rodea F.

Horsechief, James T. *

Martinez, Brianna R.

Wade, Brody L.

Chavez, Alexandra C.

Johnson, Adrianna C.

Martinez, Nathan M.

Walker, Emily C.

Cheromiah, Teyonna R.

Johnson, Brian

Melendrez, Taylor M.

Warner, Amanda A.

Damon, EmmaJean D.

Johnson, Merlin A.

Otero, Isaiah

Watts, Tya R.

Davis, Nicholas R.

Kesler, Zane J.

Perez, Angela L.

Yazzie, Rekisha

Day, Jeremy A.

Kirk, Nicketa K.

Roanhorse, Kristopher T.

Yoe, Yatisha A.

Esquerra, Robert K.

Lee, Eric B.

Robinson, Mariah C.

 

Frame, Jenny G.

Lee, Malia S.

Sandoval, Cameron M.

 

Francis-Valdez, Leanne C.

Lee, Mark

Shutiva, Aliyah R.

 

 

School of Architecture and Planning

Master of Community & Regional Planning

Calderon, Andrea G.

Zayas, Roberta

 

 

 

BA Architecture

Begay, Courteney J.

Candelaria, Alesandra N.

Joe, Corey A.

Sorensen, Laramie L.

Calabaza, Antwan J.

Gibson, Winter N.

 

 

 

College of Arts and Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) American Studies

Diaz, Virginia

 

 

 

 

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Communication

Blankenship, Christina M.

Stilwell, Chenoa B.

 

 

 

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) English

Bird, Loyola K.

 

 

 

 

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) History

Santos, Moises

 

 

 

 

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Psychology

Cloud, Violette M.

 

 

 

 

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Sociology

Locklear, Sofia A.

Roybal, Carmela M.

 

 

 

MA Linguistics

Jeff, Lyle K.

Vandegriff, Adam M.

 

 

 

MA Native American Studies

Martin, Zunneh-bah

Sagg, Erla

Yazzie, Cheryl

 

 

MA Museum Studies

Riding-In, William

 

 

 

 

MS Biology

Weinbaum, Ola L.

 

 

 

 

MS Chemistry

Lee, Tracey L.

 

 

 

 

MS Speech-Language Pathology

Wilder, Cassidy L.

 

 

 

 

GCERT Women Studies

Diaz, Virginia

 

 

 

 

BA Africana Studies

Suina Thomas, Ameerah*

Wray, Dylan C.

 

 

 

BA American Studies

Allen, Justin R.

 

 

 

 

BA Anthropology

Martinez, Jordan L.

McDaniel, Kailey C.

Ward, Cecilia M.

 

 

BS Anthropology

Muniz, Justin D.

 

 

 

 

BS Biochemistry

Love, Brittney D.

Platero, Corvid J.

Smith, Jaida M.

 

 

BA Biology

Lucero, Marsha J.

Tanuz, Jade A.

Toya, Anya C.

 

 

BS Biology

Crespin, Callie A.

Felix, JaJa M.

Jones, Jarett C.

Smith, Zachary K.

Cayaditto, Andrew P.

Foreman, Jamie M.

Kee, Lakeisha R. *

Yazzie, Jayme J.

Chee, Evita A.

Hanley, Shayla R. *

Livingston, Chandler *

Yazzie, Skye D.

Contreras, Lizbeth

Harvey, Román Z.

Martinez, Laura K.

 

Eros, Autumn R.

Hooper, Whitney K.

Nez, Luke C.

 

 

BA Chicana and Chicano Studies

Ellis, Analiese

Lucero, Yolanda E.

 

 

 

BA Communication

Delgado, Selena L.

Portillo, Elisa M.

Ray, Raelynn

Trehern, Staci

John, Hannah E.

 

 

 

 

BA Criminology

Archuleta, Brandon J.

Cadman, Jeremy E.

Johnson, Candace L.

Munoz, Celia M.

Bartleson, Jonathon M.

Chavez, Bailey A.

Leon, Jonica J.

Trujillo, Erika J.

Bernal, Larissa M.

Garza, Sean D.

Mendoza, Alexandre M.

Tsosie, Katrina R.

Bush, Gerald F.

Hunt, Ty D.

 

 

 

BS Earth & Planetary Sciences

Flowers, Liza C.*

Lopez-Navarro, JuanAlberto

Luu, Arlacee

 

 

BA Economics

Dokie, Brandon C.

Lucero, Marisol A.

Romero, Genevieve B.

 

 

BA English Studies

Barbone, Anneshka C.

Harris, Alicia M.

Miera, Victoria A.

Vigil, Summer D.

Funk, Brandon J.

Haury, Winona S.

Vega, Melissa N.

 

 

BS Geography

Bourassa, Brandon M.

Guerra, Manuel

 

 

 

BA German

Guerra, Manuel

 

 

 

 

BA Health, Medicine & Human Values

Becenti, Kody R.

 

 

 

 

BA History

Arellano, Nicholas

Engles, David R.

Montoya, Jacinto A.

Tsosie, Leyabah

Chicharello, Kyle D.

 

 

 

 

BA International Studies

Tena, Ilan S.

 

 

 

 

BA Journalism & Mass Communication

Davis, Isabella V.

Scheffler, Keely J.

 

 

 

BA Latin American Studies

Martinez, Sandra

 

 

 

 

BA Linguistics

Chee, Daron M.

Humetewa, Anthony C.

Martin, Jahkairah D.

 

 

BS Mathematics

Gutierrez, Bertha

 

 

 

 

BA Native American Studies

Cordova-Pioche, Songtree

Enjady, Pascal R.

Naranjo, Ferron

Thomas, Erica T. *

Dennison, Sarah A.

Hemstreet, Thelessia E.

Otero, Deidre C.

Yepa, Anastasia F. *

Dukepoo, Anthony P.

Mitchell, Eileen

Riley, Scott A.

 

 

CERT1 Peace & Justice Studies

Tena, Ilan S.

 

 

 

 

BA Philosophy

Chavez, Bailey A.

 

 

 

 

BA Political Science

Bartleson, Jonathon M.

Hawthorne, Nicole M.

Rainwater, Claire T.

Vargas-Lopez, Randy J.

Chicharello, Kyle D.

Hemstreet, Thelessia E.

Romero, Genevieve B.

 

Chino, Elyssa M.

Lucero, Yolanda E.

Scheffler, Keely J.

 

Granados, Solana T.

Pinto, Lynsey L.

Sosa, Leslie S.

 

 

BA Psychology

Bahe, Brittany R.

Duboise, Chamique B.

Lords, Cierra M.

Rama, Myriam A.

Barney, Brandon M.

Eggers, Erin A.

Martin, Jahkairah D.

Romero, Carmen L.

Begay, Allison

Etsitty, Una K.

Martinez, Jordan L.

Silverfox, Robyn

Begay, Shantika A.

Fragua, Joseph M.

Molina, Alexis J.

Tsosie, Katrina R.

Benally, Tifah

Gomez, Laura I.

Nickels, Cassandra N.

Valerio, Daniel L.

Cachini, Raelynn R.

Grey, Elizabeth D.*

Notah, Jessica L.

Waseta, Nikki A.

Chacon, Valerie F.

Harris, Alicia M.

Notah, Norvin

Watson, Nakala

Cheama, Kyla M.

Jaramillo, Alyssa

Pett, Josephine C.

Yazzie, Makeisha F.

Church, Kristin L.

Joe, Ariana D.

Pokagon, Caitlynn M.

 Yepa, Kalei M.

Cortez, Esperanza M.

Johnson, Candace L.

Portillo, Stephanie M.

 

 

BS Psychology

Acord, Cassidy N.

Kinkade-Black, Rebecca

Lucero, Marsha J.

Woody, Kristen N.

Begay-Harlan, Mykale *

 

 

 

 

CERT1 Race & Social Justice

Allen, Justin R.

Gomez, Laura I.

Lucero, Yolanda E.

Wray, Dylan C.

Davis, Isabella V.

 

 

 

 

BA Religious Studies

Booth, Jacob P.

 

 

 

 

BA Signed Language Interpreting

Johnson, Evelyna K.

 

 

 

 

BA Sociology

Briody-Pavlik, Anita D.

Lee, Miranda

Napoles, Carlie J.

Vallo, Amanda M.

Caswell, Sarah E.

 

 

 

 

BA Spanish

Gallegos, Katrina L.

Hooper, Whitney K.

 

 

 

BA Speech & Hearing Sciences

Coho, Erin B.

Francisco, Marisa L.

 

 

 

College of Education and Human Sciences

EDD Educational Leadership

Burshia, Jodi L.

Carroll, Roselyn

Montoya, Catherine N.

 

 

MA Counseling

Armijo, Joylynn

Atencio, Jacinda C.

Jopek, Brandon R.

Townley, Tasha-Ann K.

 

MA Educational Leadership

Robinson, Shynal P.

 

 

 

 

MA Elementary Education

Platero, Jo Ann

Sandoval, Sandra L.

 

 

 

MS Health Education

Garcia, Kandyce

Martinez, Julia M.

 

 

 

MA Language, Literacy & Sociocultural Studies

Chavez, April M.

Cole, Janelle Garcia

Evans, Lindsay L.

 

 

MS Nutrition

Porter-Bolton, Suzanne

 

 

 

 

MA Secondary Education

Antonio, Eli S.

Chee, Preston S.

 

 

 

MA Special Education

Mitchell, Loviata

Padilla, April

Robledo, Joey

Tiger, Erica D.

 

BS Community Health Education

Atencio, Grant

Padilla, Veronica

Paul, Jakeem

Ruiz, Gabriella A.

Benally, Tifah

 

 

 

 

BS Elementary Education

Bowannie, Bryston J.

Genne, Aurora C.

Montoya, Charles R.

Sanchez, Thalia

Bowannie, Chantel M.

Largo, Jim

Morgan, Yael K.

Succo, Justin B.

Campa, Alexandra M.

Martinez, Marissa L.

 

 

 

BS Exercise Science

Galloway, Sage E.

 

 

 

  

BS Family & Child Studies

Barney, Brandon M.

Dooley, Deanna S.

Levens-Thompson, Skylar*

Sanders, Jacqueline A.

Dennison, Kiryn T.

Ladd, Dorianne M.

Pacheco, Arthur E.

 

 

BS Nutrition/Dietetics

Church, Lauren A.

Lucero, Dylan L.

Totzke, Shoshanah R.*

 

 

BA Secondary Education

Bahe, Brittany R.

Redhouse, Jacqueline M.

Valenzuela, Alma A.

Ware, Jack R.

 

BS Secondary Education

Justice, Lisa J.

 

 

 

 

BS Special Education

Largo, Jim

 

 

 

 

School of Engineering

MENG Civil Engineering

Sherer, Bradley K.

 

 

 

 

MS Computer Engineering

Nery, Steven J.

 

 

 

 

MS Computer Science

Mayle, Ashley N.

 

 

 

 

MCM Construction Management

Bigthumb, Everett

 

 

 

 

MS Electrical Engineering

Martinez-Hernandez, Braulio

 

 

 

 

MS Mechanical Engineering

Santos, Timothy L.

Walde, Chad E.

 

 

 

MS Nuclear Engineering

Hahn, Andrew S.

 

 

 

 

BS Chemical Engineering

Antonio, Dale

Pioche-Lee, Durante R.

Pioche-Lee, Mariah J.

Weaver, Bryan M.

Manuelito, Christon J.

 

 

 

 

BS Civil Engineering

Benioh, Quentin

Geraghty, Coleen G.

Lucero, Gabrielle

Walker, Tamara L.

Busch, Taylor L.

Grey, Jeffery B.

Valdez, Oliver

 

 

BS Computer Engineering

Herrera, Delbert Toshio

 

 

 

 

BS Computer Science

Jones, Jarett C.

 

 

 

 

BS Construction Engineering

Bennett, Dominica

 

 

 

 

BS Construction Management

Bennett, Dominica

Pack, Stephen C.

Turcotte, Jacob

 

 

BS Mechanical Engineering

Darwin, Ethan*

Frank, Marvin

Romero, Derric L.

Sanchez, Isaiah J.

Del Frate, Enrico N.

Martin, Lucais T.

 

 

 

BS Nuclear Engineering

Lente, Daniel V.

 

 

 

 

College of Fine Arts

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Art History

Archuleta, Margaret

 

 

 

 

MS Art History

Cheek, William M.

Mollinedo, Noel D.

 

 

 

MFA Art Studio

Mclaughlin, Dylan D.

 

 

 

 

MFA Creative Writing

Conn, Jennifer L.

Lapahie, Heather J.

 

 

 

MMU Music

Yazzie, Renata O.

 

 

 

 

BFA Art Studio

Andres, Elena M.

Ashley, Aidan

 

 

 

BA Dance

Wray, Dylan C.

 

 

 

 

BFA Film and Digital Arts

Casebolt, Johannah S.

Duran, Andrew J.

Kelsey, Randy S.

Peterson, Alexandra M.

Catanach, Solomon A.

 

 

 

 

BFA Interdisc Film & Digital Media

Atchison, Daniel C.

Endwarrior, Manasseh

 

 

 

BA Interdisciplinary Arts

Aragon, Roman M.

Frank, Wanashe

 

 

 

BA Media Arts

Stone, Megan

 

 

 

 

BM Music

Serna, Sarah D.

 

 

 

 

BME Music Education

Dailey, Antonio M.

 

 

 

 

BA Theatre

Ulbricht, Rebecca L.

 

 

 

 

School of Law

Juris Doctor (JD)

Adams, Felisha

Eisenberg, Kateri H.

McNeil, Micah S.

Polk, Kristen M.

Arviso, Ethan J.

Finlayson, Samantha R.

Ninham, Lydia

Silversmith, Colleen E.

Brown, Jonathan S.

Lugo, Joseph M.

Padilla, Stephanie R.

Thompson, Krista J.

Church, Lora M.

Martinez, Jessica I.

Platero, Navalyn R.

 

 

Master Studies in Law

Chavez, Ahtza

 

 

 

 

School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine (DM)

Aragon, William

Frazier, Travis

Sanchez, Cynthia

Trujillo, Isaac

Cordova, Antonio

 

 

 

 

MS Biomedical Sciences

Bitsui, Marsha L.

 

 

 

 

MOT Occupational Therapy

Wood, Sandia C.

 

 

 

 

BS Dental Hygiene

Bowman, Glori M.

Gutierrez, Daveri L.

 

 

 

BS Emergency Medical Services

Chesley, Brooke T.

Luettgen, Ivona A.

Wigley, Eric M.

 

 

BS Medical Lab Sciences

Billie, Quincy

 

 

 

 

BS Radiologic Sciences

Seymour, Jeremy M.

Tsosie, Maleo A.

 

 

 

CERT2 Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Romero, Jorden A.

 

 

 

 

College of Nursing

Doctor of Nursing

Nielsen, Karen

 

 

 

 

MS Nursing

Barney, Caitlynn

Dee, Francine

 Fernandez, Patricia L.

 

 

Post Mast Prof Nursing Certificate

Barney, Caitlynn

Becenti, Shawnadine

 

 

 

BS Nursing

Abe, Chaunte L.

Fluhman, Nakita L.

Luna, Roxanne N.

Spencer, Anthnette

Baca, Tranette K.

Fragua, Kailey S.

Makvandi, Renee

Thomas, Chelsey

Black, Cami L.

George, Virginia M.

Martin, Isaiah J.

Thompson, Leona

Campbell, Jessica S.

Groten, Briana C.

Mermejo, Olivia

Trujillo, Anna M.

Charlie, Elizabeth

Hannah, Matthew

Nells, Valerie A.

Tsosie, Elisa

Cody-Harry, Malinda

Harvey, Faron

Pat, Rebecca

Tsosie, Kirsten K.

Davis, Brandi A.

Histia, Lindsey

Quintana, Helene I.

Watchman, Telena

Delgarito, Sharmayne T.

Holyan, Tamera D.

Rivas, Aleya J.*

Willie, Cobin

Denetclaw-Livingston, Michelle J.

Hoskie, Shinae S.

Rodriguez, Stephanie N.

Wood, Antawn

Dishface, Madeline

Joe, Melissa

Sandoval, Brandon

Yazzie, Diane M.

Ellison, Arnelda R.

Leber, Audrey L.

Shack, Nicole

Zertuche, Melissa

Feil, Samantha H.

Livingston, Jamie

Smith, Cheyenne

 

 

College of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

Begay, Merissa

Chee, Rochanda

Howard, Caleb

Lowsayatee, Robyn

Chavarria, Krissa

 

 

 

 

BS Pharmaceutical Sciences

Bransford, Emily S.

Livingston, Janalee J.

Mego, Kaydee A.

 

 

College of Population Health

MPH Public Health

Stevens, Wenonah A.

 

 

 

 

BS Population Health

Bennett, Brandon N.

Conlon, Sydney E.

Pinto, Lynsey L.

Yazzie, Clayton

Begay, Shantika A.

Johnson, Hope F. *

Thomas, Erica T. *

 

 

School of Public Administration

MPA Public Administration

Alston, Larvingo C.

Curley, Crystalyne G.

Lorenzo, Brandon D.

Villa, Teran

Clark, Shenn E.

Kenneth, Kelly M.

Silva, Rainy S.

Zayas, Roberta

 

College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences

MA Organization, Information,  & Learning Sciences

Osterloh, Cassandra E.

Murillo, Constance M.

 

 

 

BS Instructional Tech & Training

Todacheene, Adrian E.

 

 

 

 

BS Technology & Training

Woody, Sherrie

 

 

 

 

University College

BA Liberal Arts

Aragon, Jacob S.

Geronimo, Natell R.

Melendez, Faith J.

Sakiestewa, Richard A.

Atso, Bernice J.

Good Voice, Olivia

Murray, Stephen J.

Stanard, Steven R.

Corpuz, Victor Z.

Hamlin, Alyssa M.

Nieto, Peter J.

Tucker, Hunter W.

Dodge, Patricia P.

Lahi, April S.

Patterson, Jheri-Marisa

 

French, Matthew *

Loiselle, Nizoni L.

Perez, Maya P.

 

Garcia, Jose L.

Martin, Priscilla

Rodriguez-Gilleland, Breanna R.