Notre Dame of Maryland University
stories
Discover the people behind the degree — alumni, students, and faculty sharing their journeys at NDMU.
Camille Gibson
Jolisse Gray
Sara Morales
John Jegede
John Jegede – School of Pharmacy & Health Professions
Rebecca Becraft
Rebecca Becraft – School of Arts, Sciences & Business
Sarah Generoso
Sarah Generoso – School of Nursing
Lavorette Preston
Lavorette Preston – School of Education
Mina Khalil
Ready to Impact Patients' Lives
Jodi-Ann Gayle
Jodi-Ann Gayle – School of Pharmacy
Neena Rodriguez
Neena Rodriguez – School of Nursing
Sara Morales
Sara Morales – School of Education
Abdurrahmon Talabi
Abdurrahmon Talabi – School of Pharmacy
Jennifer Connelly
Jennifer Connelly – School of Nursing
Amelia King
Amelia King – School of Arts, Sciences & Business
Mackenzie Lookingland
Mackenzie Lookingland – School of Education
Alyson Geckle
Alyson Geckle – School of Arts, Sciences and Business
Carrie Davis
Filling a Need
Shanze Gamble
A Supportive Atmosphere
Shadawn Scott Simmons
A Personalized Learning Environment
Rose Sebastian
Class of 2023 Spotlight: Rose Sebastian
Cesia Diaz
Cesia Diaz – School of Arts, Sciences and Business
Ashley Engles
Ashley Engles – School of Nursing
Brenda Rivera
Brenda Rivera – School of Education
Ayana Brim
Ayana Brim – School of Education
Laura Calderon Lugo
Class of 2023 Spotlight: Laura Calderon Lugo
Gabrielle Taganas
Gabrielle Taganas – School of Arts, Sciences and Business
Marissa Vaughn
Marissa Vaughn – School of Nursing
Juston Summerville
Great experience and Opportunity
Reem Abdullah
Prepared to Serve
Isabella Dallasta
Hands-on Experience Leads to More Opportunities
Paola Rivera Mudafort
A Pharmacist Helping Immigrant Communities
Michelle Daigle
Helped Me in All Areas of My Job
Natalie Smith
Professors with Relevant Experience
Judith Oyedele
Skills I Still Carry with Me
Emily Kendall
Set Up for Success
Melanie Sanderson
In High Demand
Jennifer Dickensheets
Reaching the Highest Level
Paul Huey-Burns
Preparing for a New Career
Katherine Ridgway
Breadth & Depth of Understanding
Francesca Circosta
Sisterhood and Service
Alycia Hancock
Why I Chose NDMU
Carolyn Donohue ’86, M’89
Driven to Lifelong Learning
Cara Corsaro Meekins
A Better Informed English Teacher
Kelly Boyd
Confidence & Expertise
Lindsey Pytrykow
Published as an Undergraduate Student
Rochelle Thompson
Exemplary Student Leadership
Paige Clark
Realistic & Risk-Free
Sohail Samet
Helping Patients in Need
Ashley Anderson
Advocating for My Success
Bria Foster
A More Confident Leader
Trinity Soto
Grateful for New Experiences
Sasha Flores
Uniquely Designed for Your Success
Kyle Eshom
Genuine Personal Connections
Courtney Rose
Comfortable Taking Risks
Antoinette Goosby
Importance of Caring Science
Cindy Roles
Accommodating & Understanding
Allison Trumpler
Beyond My Comfort Zone
Katherine Martinez Argueta
Improved Self-Esteem
Jolisse Gray
Summer Leadership Opportunity
Camille Gibson
Art Educator of the Year
Deana Giannelli
Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year
La Vida Cooper
Realizing My Potential
Grace Cross
Support & Care
Fidelia Asomani
Becoming My Best Self
Colette Pierce
Growth & Leadership
Sydney Miller
Professors that Support Your Success
Angelie Singh
Opportunities to Explore
Michaela Seay
Community that Rallies Around You
Irnande Altema, Esquire
A Voice to Share with the World
John Boyle
Prepared to Lead
Kofi Andoh
Vice President of the SNPhA
Jolisse Gray
A Prestigious Fellowship
Maria Blaszkiw
Self Discovery through Art
Misako Fukushima
Misako’s Journey
Cassidy Toulan
The Right Combination
Caroline O’Donnell
Attending Her Dream Graduate School
Franck Yvan Sy
Regained My Confidence
Jingqiong Cui
The First Good Memory in the USA
David Pembamoto
My First American Home
Otily Mispaline Toutsop
A Friendly Environment to Learn English
Chinyere Onyirimba
Appointed to a National Leadership Role
ELI Team
Partnerships Around the World
Samantha Morquecho
A Compassionate Nurse
Nia Willis
Awareness of the World Around You
Lindsay Rehak
Dedicated Clinical Instructors & Faculty
Peace Ani
Important Skills to Prepare for Med School
Amy Thomas
Real Life Teaching Scenarios
Elizabeth Harford
A Smooth Transition
Alyssa Larison
Crucial Advice & Support
Emily Przyborowski
Lots of Professional Development Opportunities
Tram Anh Bui
Goal Oriented
Victoria Oji
Experience through Campus Organizations
Marion Smedberg
Pursuing Study of Nuclear Fusion
Mary Claire Waterman
A Caring Leader in My Community
Donielle DeToy
A Classroom of My Own
Andrea Pickett Niblock
Confidence as an Educator
Faith Fletcher
Prepared for Real Life Obstacles
Kashay Webb
Evolving Holistically
Paula Harmon
MDTESOL Teacher of the Year
Jaclyn Tamburo
New & Exciting Roles
Denise Parker
A Proven Leader as a Math Mentor
Larrisa Singer
Long Lasting Relationships with Teachers & Peers
Jennifer James Henry
Rigorous Instruction & Guidance
Maggie Wagner
Benefits I Could See
Patricia Shoults
A Teacher of Teachers
Bryan Burns
A Transformational Experience
Ashley Demski
Developing Meaningful Learning Opportunities
Simone Lipscomb
Empowered to Do Better
Monica Joynes-Massey
A Greater Level of Appreciation
Stephen Knott
A Universal Framework
Camille Gibson
A Learning Journey
Madison Rivers
Changing the Way I View the World
Margie Berrios-Brown
A Transformed View of Myself & the World
Becky Miskimon
One of the Best Decisions I’ve Ever Made
Dylan Craig
Putting Ideas & Theories into Action
Alexandra Riedl
Surpassed All Expectations
Kaci Starkloff
Prepared for Success
Banitta Blesson
Ready to Lead a Classroom
Billy Kempner
Practical Work Experience + Great Relationships
Rebecca Rotthaas
Connecting Me to My First Research Job
Lindsey Webb
Confident & Effective Communication
Grace Park
Understanding Different Perspectives
Micah Castello
Developing My Voice as a Journalist
Erin Morris
Prepared to Meet the Needs of All Students
Ashley Guy
Prepared for Graduate School
Karla Medrano
Holistic Care
Jee Boebinger
Compassion & Empathy
Micah Castelo
A Library for Change
Jean Jun
The Most Magical Place on Earth
Molly Wolanski
Video Killed the Radio Star (So We Brought It Back)
Madalyn Dewling
Clinical Experience in Amazing Hospitals
Kylie Eldridge
Career Fair Success
Jenell Steele, BSN, RN
Maryland Board of Nursing Appointee
Emily Harman
An Internship that Turned into a Job
Evelyn Posey
Exactly What I Wanted
Zakk Arciaga
Best Nurse in Baltimore
Kyle Gundlach
A Well-Deserved Scholarship
Michtta Andre
One of Nine Sr COSTEP Trainees
Emily Jordan
The Best Teacher I Can Be
Alexandra Filsinger
A Carefully Crafted Liberal Arts Education
Dr. Nicole Culhane
MPhA Mentor of the Year
Field Hockey
Team USA in Barbados
Carrie Naylor
Support for My Success
Elizabeth Schachterle
Can't Wait to Be a Nurse
Jordan Walker
My Values as a Future Nurse
Megan Wood
The Skills and Confidence to Succeed
Adam Diallo
Empowered to Make My Dreams Come True
Alexandra Talbott
Future Leader in Nursing
Allison Lotz
Critical Thinking for Any Situation
Aylia Fatima
A Huge Advantage
Kristin Kneller
I Found My Calling
Cleaya Antes
Leadership & Teamwork
Erika Deppenschmidt
Dreams of Becoming a Doctor
Jane Lebherz
Courage to Step Outside of My Comfort Zone
Kelsey Schmidbauer
Hands On Learning Opportunities
Lauren Romagnano
Well Prepared to Pursue My Passion
Maci Zellers
A Strong Foundation for Nursing
Maria del Pilar Munoz
Dual Master Program in Early Intervention & Neuroeducation at University of Barcelona, Spain
Mercedes Venzen
An Experience Beyond Clinical Skill
Renaissance Institute
Show Me a Hero
Jasmine Wise
Opportunity for New Experiences
Briana Johnson
One Team, One Family
William Davis
A Unique Privilege
Adda Massah
Advocating for Community Health
Antoinella Peterkin
Inspiring the Next Generation
Danielle Neumeister
Future Engineer
Queenstar Akrong
Congressional Intern
Michelle Johnson
A Holistic Learning Experience
Gabrielle Rehmeyer
Think Globally, Act Locally
Sheri Booker
Award Winning Leaders
Joshua Parker
Truth & Education
Tara Mathew Sahu
Amazing Opportunities