Commencement - Spring 2025|Elgin Community College

Elgin Community College
COMMENCEMENT
May 17, 2025

Our Mission
To improve people’s lives through learning.
Board of Trustees
Jennifer Rakow, BA
Chair
St. Charles
Trustee since 2017
James G. Allen Jr., AA, ‘22
Elgin
Trustee since 2025
Melissa Barbosa-Guzman, JD
Elgin
Trustee since 2025
Sergio Rodriguez, BA, ‘06
Vice Chair
Pingree Grove
Trustee since 2022
Patrick E. Parks, BA
South Elgin
Trustee since 2023
Donna Redmer, EdD, ‘76
Dundee
Trustee since 2009
Patricia Arroyo, BA
Secretary
Pingree Grove
Trustee since 2023
Daniel Gidlund
Algonquin
Student Trustee since 2025
President
Peggy Heinrich, EdD
President since 2025
President’s Cabinet
Annamarie Schopen, EdD
Vice President of Teaching, Learning, and Student Development
Kimberly Wagner, EdD
Vice President of Business and Finance
Philip Garber, PhD
Vice President of Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, and Technology
Tonisha Via, EdD
Interim Chief Human Resources Officer
Karla Jiménez, MPA
Chief Community and Government Relations Officer
Maureen Jouhet, BS
Interim Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Susan Taylor-Demming, MBA
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and ECC Foundation
David Kintz, MPA
Chief of Police
Respicio Vazquez, JD
General Counsel
Diane Kerruish, AS, ‘76
Senior Executive Assistant to the President
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Meet Our Student Speakers
“ECC has had a profound impact on me, from the
moment I started going here in 2017 to today. This
educational institution introduced me to college with
so many engaging opportunities to get involved on
campus and classes that challenged me for such a
great price! Because I love ECC so much, I came back
after I earned my bachelor’s degree to advance my
education and help me get a job by taking classes in
the human services program to get my certification
in alcohol and drug counseling. The human services
program is beyond incredible as my professors and
classmates have felt like my second family.”
— JACK MICHAEL MCGRAW
Associate of Applied Science Human Services Substance
Abuse Counseling
When I first came to Elgin Community College, I
was struggling academically. I questioned whether
I belonged in college at all. ECC changed that for
me. With the support of caring professors, helpful
resources, and a community that believed in me
before I believed in myself, I began to grow. I
learned how to study, how to stay focused, and most
importantly, how to believe in my potential. Over
time, I went from barely passing to earning a spot on
the President’s List. ECC didn’t just help me succeed
— it helped me discover that I was capable all along.”
— GRACE SAKABUNDA
Associate in Science
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Honorary Associate in Arts
Clare M. Ollayos
For nearly five decades, Clare Ollayos, DC, has embodied the spirit
of volunteerism through her extraordinary service to the Elgin
community. A dedicated advocate for education, the arts, health
care, and civic engagement, Ollayos has left an indelible mark on
countless organizations and individuals. Since 1995, she has served
on the Elgin Community College Board of Trustees, including
two terms as board chair and three as vice chair. Her visionary
leadership continues in her role as emeritus trustee, recognizing
her exceptional commitment to ECC and higher education.
Ollayos has also served with the Illinois Community College
Trustees Association, American Association for Women in
Community Colleges, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and
numerous local civic, cultural, and healthcare boards. From the YWCA of Elgin to the Elgin
Symphony League, she has worked tirelessly to uplift and enrich her community.
A respected mentor and catalyst for positive change, Ollayos inspires others through her passion,
leadership, and lifelong dedication to service. Her legacy is one of impact, empowerment, and
unwavering community commitment.
Honorary Associate in Science
Shane Nowak
Elgin Community College proudly honors Shane Nowak with an
honorary degree in recognition of his thoughtful leadership and
years of dedicated service to the college and its students. Nowak
earned his associate degree at ECC in 2002, later completing a
bachelor’s in history at Northern Illinois University and a master’s
in political science from American Public University. His career has
taken him through the fields of insurance, higher education, and
health care — always with a focus on making a difference.
Nowak was elected to the ECC Board of Trustees in 2019. He
brought a practical mindset and a sense of purpose to his six-year
tenure. He supported the launch of hands-on training programs
like respiratory care, helped the college partner with Elgin
Township on its Senior Access Pass, and was a key advocate for keeping education affordable —
contributing to tuition freezes that helped keep college affordable for area residents.
A lifelong Elgin resident, Nowak’s values are rooted in community and equity. His service has
helped move ECC forward, and his efforts will leave a lasting, positive mark on the entire college.
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Commencement Exercises
Career and Technical Degrees and Certificates (10 am)
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS....................................................................................................................................Elizabeth Luszczyk
Bethany Volchko
PRELUDE..........................................................................................................................................................................Hanson String Quartet:
Sarah Goodin, violin
Ezra Maras, violin
Vivaan Venkat, viola
Gretchen Grossert, cello
PROCESSIONAL.......................................................................................................................................Led by Soma Chattopadhyay, PhD
2025 Orrin G. Thompson Teaching Excellence Award for full-time faculty
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Themes from “Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward Elgar
PATRIOTIC HYMN .................................................................................................................................................Alivia Rivera, Class of 2025
accompanied by Stephanie Spolum, Music Adjunct Faculty
“America the Beautiful” by Samuel A. Ward and Katherine Lee Bates
O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain,
America, America, God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea.
WELCOME..................................................................................................................................................................Annamarie Schopen, EdD
Vice President of Teaching, Learning, and Student Development
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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD............................................................................................................................................Jennifer Rakow, BA
Chair, Community College District 509 Board of Trustees
MESSAGE FROM THE FACULTY....................................................................................................................................Soma Chattopadhyay
CONGRATULATORY REMARKS....................................................................................................................... Jack McGraw, Class of 2025
RECOGNITION OF THE CLASS OF 2025
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Vocational Specialist Certificate
Basic Vocational Specialist Certificate
Annamarie Schopen, Vice President of Teaching, Learning, and Student Development
Readers..........................................................................................................................................................................Farah Bennani, PhD
. Dean of Math, Science and Engineering
Justin Robertson, MFA
Dean of Communications and Behavioral Sciences
CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES.............................................................................Kristina Alcozer Garcia, PhD
. Associate Vice President of Teaching, Learning, and Student Development
Annamarie Schopen, Vice President of Teaching, Learning, and Student Development
RECESSIONAL......................................................................................................................................................Led by Soma Chattopadhyay
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Commencement Exercises
University Transfer Degrees (2 pm)
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS....................................................................................................................................Elizabeth Luszczyk
Bethany Volchko
PRELUDE............................................................................................................................................................................Sterling Brass Quintet:
Melody Alonso, trumpet
Olivia Burgan, trumpet
Alex Gagne, horn
Aidan Klapperich, trombone
Sam Lorentz, tuba
PROCESSIONAL.......................................................................................................................................Led by Soma Chattopadhyay, PhD
2025 Orrin G. Thompson Teaching Excellence Award for full-time faculty
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Themes from “Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward Elgar
PATRIOTIC HYMN .................................................................................................................................................Alivia Rivera, Class of 2025
accompanied by Stephanie Spolum, Music Adjunct Faculty
“America the Beautiful” by Samuel A. Ward and Katherine Lee Bates
O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain,
America, America, God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea.
WELCOME..................................................................................................................................................................Annamarie Schopen, EdD
Vice President of Teaching, Learning, and Student Development
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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD............................................................................................................................................Jennifer Rakow, BA
Chair, Community College District 509 Board of Trustees
MESSAGE FROM THE FACULTY..................................................................................................................................Soma Chattopadhyay
CONGRATULATORY REMARKS...............................................................................................................Grace Sakabunda, class of 2025
RECOGNITION OF THE CLASS OF 2025
Associate in Arts
Associate in Fine Arts
Associate in Science
Associate in Engineering Science
Associate in Liberal Studies
Annamarie Schopen, Vice President of Teaching, Learning, and Student Development
Readers..........................................................................................................................................................................Farah Bennani, PhD
. Dean of Math, Science and Engineering
Justin Robertson, MFA
Dean of Communications and Behavioral Sciences
CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES............................................................................ Kristina Alcozer Garcia, PhD
. Associate Vice President of Teaching, Learning, and Student Development
Annamarie Schopen, Vice President of Teaching, Learning, and Student Development
RECESSIONAL....................................................................................................................................................Led by Soma Chattopadhyay
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Honors and Distinctions
Accelerate College
A dual-credit program whereby high school-age students enroll full time at Elgin Community
College and complete college courses. Students fulfill requirements for a high school diploma
as well as an associate transfer degree simultaneously.
Honors and High Honors
Graduates who achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0 for a degree or
certificate receive their diplomas with high honors, while those achieving a cumulative grade
point average of 3.0 to 3.49 receive their diplomas with honors.
Honors Program Achiever
Students receive the Honors Program Achiever designation after completing at least three
honors courses and 16 hours of leadership and service experiences. Additionally, they
assembled an Honors Capstone Portfolio and have maintained a minimum 3.25 GPA.
Honors Program Graduate
Students receive the Honors Program Graduate designation after completing at least five
honors courses and 24 hours of leadership and service experiences. Additionally, they
assembled an Honors Capstone Portfolio and have maintained a minimum 3.25 GPA.
Mu Alpha Theta
A national two-year college mathematics honor society dedicated to inspiring keen interest in
mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of
mathematics in two-year college students.
Phi Theta Kappa
An international honor society which recognizes and encourages the academic achievement
of two-year college students and provides opportunities for individual growth through
participation in honors, leadership, service, and fellowship programming.
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Presentation of Graduates
May 2025 Candidates for Graduation
Associate in Arts Degree
Ozod Olimovich Abdumanonov ++ *
Benjamin Charles Abraham ++ *
Rosa Iris Acevedo
Olivia G. Adams
Zoie N. Adamson ++
Isabella L. Adriatico ++
Cristofer Aguirre
Lucas G. Aguirre
Ashhad Ahmed
Jaden L. Alberson +
Oscar A. Alcazar
Jason Mitchell Allen ++ *
Victoria Josephine Alongi +
Samantha Alvarado
Asucena Alvarez ++ *
Jorge A Alvarez ++
Kimberly Andrea Alvarez
Harold P Anselmo +
Jonathan Antemate
Lizbeth Arellano ++
Julia G. Arient ++ *
Kayla A. Armour
Peyton E. Armstrong ++ *
Kaitlyn N. Arnold +
Anay Arreola +
Abigail Arroyo
George M. Avila
Edwin Ayala
Mia Ayala ++ ^^^ *
Josh-Aaron G. Baldric +
Olivia Grace Barnes ++ *
Darshan S. Barot
Hedgar Barrera ++ *
Karla G. Orozco Bautista
Michael P. Bazukas
Cesar Bedolla +
Ryan Etrie Berri
Jazmine L. Blancas-Perez +
Tate William Blethroade +
Brandon Alexander Boerma
Desirae S. Bonner +
Ionela Borozan ++ ^^^ *
Francesca Bove ++
Jessica Haack Bowen ++ *
Morgan Riley Brady
Anaid Marlen Braun ++ *
Grace M. Brigante +
Sofia V. Bringas + *
Josselyn Caballero ++
Charlene C. Cabrera ++
Raustin Gerard F. Caguiat +
Karyme Calderon ++ *
Manuel Adonis Calderon
Amy E. Callejas ++
Heidi Camargo ++
Dylan L. Campbell ++ *
Destiny C. Campos
Abigail Cardenas +
Nicolas Cariola ++
Ximena Carranza ++ *
Hilary Simone Carrillo
Presley T. Carroll +
Dana F. Castro +
Emily Cavallini ++
Megan Cerrentano
Dimitri A. Chantharangsy
Andrea Chavez
Gael Chavez
Vanessa Chavez +
Chloe Chien
Jennifer Chiu
Nathan J. Chrobak +
Kelly J. Cieck
Cole A. Clemens +
Crayton Clinton
Coral A. Colin
Christian J. Comerci +
Jack Conner ++ *
Aidan Joseph Cozzi
John J. Garcia Cruz
Melissa Cruz +
Annette Michelle
Cruz-Barahona ++
Jacob P. Cukierski
Emily Cuna
Wendy Damian
Aidan M. Daniels +
Sahil Daniels ++ *
Maxwell Daraskevich
Jerry Davila
Janelle N. Defensor ++
Sely De Jesus
Mia Jolie de la Isla ++
Lucas M. Dematteis
Anamaria Guadalupe Diaz *
Dominik M. Diduch
Kyle J. DiFiore +
Olga Dobrovolscaia
Keara Irene Donohue
Kelli A. Driver ++ *
Abigail K. Dunbar +
Kyler J. Dunn
Nicolle Alexandra Fajardo
Echeverri ++ *
Christian Miguel Santos Ecleo ++
Dakkon Leenaya Eilrich
Maggie L. Engel ++ *
Nicole Alexis Ercoli
Jenifer Escobar ++ *
Jimena Escobar + *
Marisol Escobar
Anabel Escobedo ++
Abigail Esparza
Jacqueline L. Espinosa ++
Daniel Espinoza
Ezaia D. Evans
Kevin Facio
Casey W. Farrell +
Guadalupe Fierros
Kiera J. Finn ++
Ismael Elihu Flores
Quetzalli Guadalupe Franco ++
Jocelyn N. Frank +
Madeline C. Fraser ++
Hannah Freesemann +
Ashlynn Frusolone +
Yaakov Yisrael Galvez + *
Jared M. Gann
Ana Corona Garcia + *
Juan G. Garcia ++
Kimberly Garcia
Mariana Gomez Garcia +
Perla Garcia
Isabella G. Garza ++ *
Delaney Ann Gatto ++
Christian August Gebhardt ++
Michael Gebhardt ++
Anthony S. Geritano +
Finnegan Glidewell
Jose O. Gomez
Daniel Gonzalez +
Leah I. Gonzalez
Victor Manuel Graciano ++ *
Kaitlin M. Greenlee ++ *
Dylan A. Grimes +
Anabel Guzman
Angel Guzman
Angela Marie Guzman + *
Jaylenne Giselle Guzman + *
Danielle Haisan ++ *
Diani A. Hall + *
Jason P. Hare +
Blake Michael Harris ++ *
Sydney R. Haughs +
Jessica R. Heiser ++
continued next page
^^Accelerate College Program, ++High Honors, +Honors, #Honors Program Achiever,
^Honors Program Graduate, **Mu Alpha Theta, *Phi Theta Kappa
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Presentation of Graduates
Associate in Arts Degree continued
Brian De Jesus Hernandez
Briannah M. Hernandez
Evelyn Hernandez
Mariela Hernandez ++ *
Natalye Hernandez
Nuvia L. Hernandez
Paola Hernandez
Valeria Hernandez ++ *
Xavier D. Hodges +
Corie Hoff
Jeffrey D. Hughes + *
Fernando Ibarra
Gissell Velasco Izquierdo ++ *
Alani Jacob
Carlos Jaramillo ++
Marvin Salinas Jaramillo +
Dennece P. Jefferson + *
Noah B. Joerin +
Kariana Johns
Janna Johnson
Taniya Beonsay Johnson
Maya Alyse Jordan + *
Enki Andrea Alea Juan
Victoria Maria Kajpust
Jack M. Kerno ++
Gabriella S. Kerr +
Gavin S. Khounnoraj ++
Aidan J. Klatt +
Grace Kathryn Krabbe
Audrey P. Kruk ++ *
Thiri Honey Kyaw +
Gia Labadessa
Ria Lianna Ladhani ++
Wileed Lambaz
Olivia C. Lambert +
Christian D. Landbo +
Karina Landeros ++
Adan Lara + *
Jocelyn Lara
Vanessa Lara +
Evangelia Laskari ++ ^ *
Leonel Lazaro +
Andrew Legenza + *
Connor Lehman +
Cynthia Leon
Natalie S. Leon *
Shannon G. Leveille
Preston Ryan Lira ++ *
Reyna V. Chairez Lopez ++
Ruby Lopez +
Nina Lopez-Cruz
Yathziry Porras Lopez
David Luckett
Oreale Joviyonte Luckett
Maria I. Lujano +
Tomasz Lulinski ++ *
Sabrina A. Macatangay
Nikki Macey
Soren E. MacPebbles +
Alyssa M. Madera +
Ellenore Maple Madsen ++
Haley Major
Immanol Maldonado
Melanie Maldonado
Alexa Ruth Manahan ++ *
Deborah Elaine Manahan ++ *
Shynecka A. Manderson ++ ^ *
Ailine Guadalupe Solis Marquez
Jakala A. Martin
Laila Faith Martinez ++ *
Nathan D. Martinko
Zacary D. Matovich
Natalie Marie Mazur +
Walter J. Mazurek
Christina Medina +
Amber M. Miller +
Leyna E. Miller ++ *
Peter William Mitchell IV
Karla Morales +
Kaitlyn Laryssa Mora-Riquelme ++ *
Trisha N. Morgan
Alyssa Morrelli
Anna Morrison ++
Aneta I. Motak ++
Nicole K. Mozdzierz +
Ambreen Noor Mubashir
Jasmine Muro ++ *
Leticia S. Nagitta +
Dana M. Napolitano ++
Karina Nevarez
Jesten Ngwakwe ++ *
Nicole R. Nosbisch +
Glen Thomas Novak
Diego Garcia Nunez ++ *
Marielena Nunez
America Ruby Ocampo +
Isabella M. Ocon +
Reese I. O’Herron ++ *
Raquel N. Oliveros
Hillary Ortega +
Jaylyn Ortiz
Logan N. Ortiz +
Joshua Palad + *
Justin W. Parchomenko +
Anthony W. Parise ++ *
Jenny Patel +
Prachi B. Patel
Jazlyn Patino ++
Jesus Patino
Alex Paulauskas
Alexis N. Pearce +
Benjamin J. Peavey + *
Isaac Pepin
Elizabeth Perez
Andrea Ximena Perez-Valencia
Alyssa Madison Perry
Grace Peterson ++
Troy E. Petty
Anna R. Pfoutz
Denise Pimentel
Lisa M. Pinc
Cecilia N. Pinedo +
Ellie Grace Prowell ++
Marc W. Putek ++ *
Lily S. Rae
Amanda S. Rager
Antonio K. Ramirez +
Ceili V. Ramirez
Jocelyn Ramos
Jasmine N. Rattanavongsa ++ * ^^^
Madison E. Rausa
Drew Kishan Raval ++
Andrea M. Ray +
Nicholas R. Regelbrugge
Teagan M. Remblake + *
Ryan G. Renkosiak
Jacqueline Reza ++
Xander John Riebock +
Alivia R. Rivera ++ *
Ariel G. Rivera + *
Sofia E. Rivera +
Kimberly Rivera-Duran
Jovani L. Roa ++ *
Alexandra Mamaril Rodriguez +
Clarissa Rodriguez
Esteban Joaquin Rodriguez +
Fernando Rodriguez
Brenda Rogel
Amanda S. Rolon +
Alexandria A. Romero
Andy Rosales ++
Paxina Harmony Rose +
Jose M. Rosulio +
Rebeka Ruiz
Ana Litze Ruiz-Pacheco
Mariam Saeed +
Dean A. Saia +
Barbara Salgado
Katherine Salgado ++
Stephanie Gladys Salgado ++
Lorena Sanchez
Miguel A. Sanchez +
Martin L. Sandoval
Alejandra Camacho Santiago
Britney T. Sasak +
Abigail Schmidtke
Katlyn Anne Schoeneman ++
Nicole Ashley Schoeneman ++
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Victor B. Senese ++ *
Evelyn M. Servellon
Kaylee Shin
Olivia Jayne Silva +
Austin David Sinnett ++ *
Shania D. Smith
Paola Solis +
Fanny Lizeth Soto
Danielle Althea Perez Sotto ++ *
Stephanie P. Spalliero
Zachary D. Stahl
Kristina Stojkovich +
Amelia Grace Stoner ++ *
Aidan R. Stratton
Lindsay Strauss ++
Natalie A. Strossner +
Matthew A. Suarez
Sara Sulemanjee ++ *
Bailey J. Summers
Abigail B. Swanson
Marta Szeliga *
Feroz K. Tareen
Britney Teav
Brenda Melissa Téllez +
Liliana Teran +
Braedyn Tetrev ++ *
Grace Laura Tetrev ++ *
Jamyra N. Thomas
Elias K. Thorn
Chelsea N. Tinajero ++
Avery E. Tirado ++
Gabriela Lozano Tischer +
Jordan Matthew Triplett + *
Alexandra L. Turck ++ *
Simona T. Tzviatkova +
Benjamin T. Uchiyama +
Kyra Irene Uhr ++
Yasmin Uriostegui +
Brianna C. Valle ++ *
Holly N. Vandenbrook ++ *
Caysie C. Vargas
Fabian Pablo Vasquez +
Adian Alexander Vergara
Zachary Viene ++ *
Austin Villa
Francis John Villa ++
Presentation of Graduates
Nayeli E. Villagomez
Jonathan M. Vrankovich +
Anjali Walas ++
Micah Todd Walberg +
Kyle Wall
Katie C. Warkel + *
Jonathon Ralph Waughon ++ *
Nicholas J. Weaver
Damian Wegiel +
Karolina Wegiel ++ *
Abigail E. Wenig
Owen M. White +
Mikaela Naomi Whitley ++ *
Brenden N. Wibbeler +
Gabriela K. Wiejata +
Lexi Wilbrandt ++ *
Lucas W. Wituk +
Erika Michelle Woolwine
Jack S. Wroble
Dalina N. Xaisouly
Kimberly Nicole Zapf ++
Bruno M. Zuniga *
Associate in Fine Arts Degree
Anuar N. Arriola +
Suzette J. Chavez +
Kelly Hernandez ++ *
Abigayle R. Lentz
Associate in Science Degree
Mohammed Amaan Ahmed ++ *
Ramiro A. Aranda
Hanae Bahaji ++
Bianca Marie S. Ballarbare ++ *
Caroline Bednarczyk
Alanna Cecilia Cabral ++ *
Kevin Albiter Calderon
Declan Axel Carlson +
Cristina Castro
Kelly Christensen ++
Vojtech P. Cisar ++ *
Thomas Joseph Colella +
Evangeline Comings ++ *
Alexis Covarrubias
Sibelle Dadevski ++ *
Gianna Daufenbach +
Corbin J. Deasey
Sierra Michelle Douglas ++ *
Raymond Hong Ear ++ *
Mazen Omar El-Azhari +
John A. Eltzroth
Logan R. Entzminger ++ *
Elizabeth Esparza +
Erany Reyad Fahmy ++ *
Jacob D. Fetting ++ *
Jacob Ryan Foy
Gavin Alexander Fredricks + *
Gabriel Marcus Garcia ++ *
Kimberly Garcia
Melina Juliet Garcia ++
Roselyn Eleyna Garcia *
Stephanie L. Garcia +
Kallum Orion Gauthier ++
Krystina M. Gaytan ++ *
Lesley Gonzalez + *
Susana Granados
Matthew A. Grecia
Joshua C. Grigonis
Kacper Jan Hatlas +
Raymesha L. Henry
Sebastian A. Ibarra
Jonathan Jasso
Kaitlyn Nicole Jenison ++ *
Kariana Johns
Peyton Gregory Kaczmar +
John E. Kelly
Kenzie Kenders ++ *
Julia Nicole Kugar ++
Adam J. Lakeman ++ *
Christian M. Lanigan +
Areli Esmeralda Parga Lechuga ++ *
Yareli Rubi Parga Lechuga ++ *
Natalya Lee ++ *
Jeffrey T. Lenkowski ++ **
Benjamin G. Lockard ++ *
Andrew Stephen Luch ++ *
Kelly Ly + *
Liz Carolina Macias-Campana
Sarah K. Mackie ++ *
Lizbeth Maldonado + *
Millan Tom Mallipeddi ++ *
Adrian Mateo
Raahi Mehta
Thomas Steven Mikkelsen
Isabelle Bernadine Mudra ++ *
Alejandra Munoz +
Natalia Najjar
Kassandra Elektra Nestle ++ *
Melanie Ng ++ *
Alejandra Sara O’Dell +
Jamie Frances Panek + *
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^^Accelerate College Program, ++High Honors, +Honors, #Honors Program Achiever,
^Honors Program Graduate, **Mu Alpha Theta, *Phi Theta Kappa
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Presentation of Graduates
Associate in Science Degree continued
Gabriella Marie Papeo
Ayush Rameshbhai Patel ++
Diya Devendra Patel ++ *
Jainil Patel ++ *
Stuti Naresh Patel ++
Joscelyn Picazo +
Areeb Qureshi +
Deyaba Rathod ++
Jorge David Reich
Jack Reynolds ++ *
Anthony Alejandro Rios
Alaina Evangeline Rivera + *
Jayden Skye Rivera ++ *
Arthur Rodina ++ *
Kevin Romero
Alessandra Carmen Rosales *
Donovan James Ross +
Magdalena Rodriguez Ruiz +
Jake E. Russell ++
Nuha Asif Saberi ++ *
Grace Sakabunda ++ *
Chamar Sallis
Roberto Santiago ++ *
Jasmin M. Schafernak
James P. Schmieder
Devin Schrimsher + *
Noah A. Shaaban *
Alex Sibounheuang +
Sayamon Sierglert + *
Ernst Jakobus Smith
Aidan J. Sullivan
Tyler K. Sullivan
Avery M. Swarthout
Farriz M. Talat + *
Ritu M. Thakkar ++ *
Mackenzie R. Thompson + *
Matthew D. Toniolo ++
Alejandro Torres
Donna Duyen Tran ++ *
Avery Sage Tschampion ++ *
Cole Alexander Tupper +
Yasmin Uriostegui +
Zoe Lynn VerBurg + *
Angelica C. Villegas +
Naomi I. Virgil ++ *
Scott N. Wagner ++
Trent F. Warren *
Jingyuan Wen ++ *
Matthew J. Wrzala +
Zara Yasoob ++ *
Syeda K. Zaidi
Xitlalic Zavala
Cynthia A. Zepeda ++
Associate in Engineering Science Degree
Michael A. Aguilar
Jose A. Bendeck +
John L. Brown
Alexandra F. Bryner ++
Shlock Maheshbhai Donga ++
Jorge U. Garcia
Sayam S. Ghani ++ *
Seth A. Hernandez + *
George A. Lagina ++ *
Ramon Loza
Spencer Matthew Mahalas ++
Ali H. Mohammed ++
Issak H. Morales + *
Mohammed Naji +
Dillon N. Randazzo
Kevin Romero
Nicola Turi + *
Kevin Valdez
Diego P. Valle ++ *
David D. Wesley Jr.
Shengyu Xu ++
Associate in Liberal Studies Degree
Katie Ainsworth
Kenneth P. Crouse +
William T. Maramba
Lorna R. Mollsen
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Accounting
Jacqueline E. Adan
Yanixa Buzo +
Automotive Service Technology
David Salvador Arroyo
Paul F. Bayna +
Antonio Bravo Jr.
Joshua Gonzalez
Justin T. Griesmann
Gerardo Gutierrez
Erik Jacobo
Sarah N. Lavigna ++
Alyadh Martin
Anthony E. O’Connor
David Ortiz
Esmeralda Rodriguez ++
Jose L. Rosiles +
Alexis R. Sanchez +
Antonio Contreras Tremillo +
Angel Vazquez
Bria Chanel West +
Matthew Cole Winkler
Business
Christina Bucio ++
Victor D. Kurowski
Elizabeth K. Martin ++
Emily G. Rothenbach +
Kyle Schutt
Gia Wallace-Swoope +
Clinical Laboratory Technology
Mackenzie Adamson +
Prisca A. Chinaka +
Ivonne J. Gutierrez ++
Stephanie Jurkowski
Fatima J. Khan +
Communication Design-
Graphic Design
Gianna M. Greco ++
Jules Keenon ++ *
Frederick D. Mason +
Antonio Ortiz +
Alexis Sin ++
Seth M. Suppinger
Computer Aided Design
Sebastian Aviles +
Matthew P. McCollough +
Stephen Arnold Sikora ++ *
John M. Zilch +
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Computer Information Systems
Carlos A. Arriaga ++ *
Mauricio J. Bortolussi ++
Ana L. Fernandez ++
Sergio Franco ++ *
Richard Giese ++ *
Alex Lopez +
Kyle J. Monte +
Axel Ortega +
Natalie C. Zielinski + *
Criminal Justice
Angel Arroyo ++ *
Maria Y. Castillo
Emily J. Christian ++
Brian I. Estrada
Jasmin E. Flores +
Jacob F. Gama ++
Sarah N. LaPorte ++
Jesus S. Lara
Nicole J. Meraz +
Dominique D. Milton
Jaedyn Marie Ohm +
Gabryel J. Pederson
Fatima J. Perez
Jasmine Sanchez
Maximilian R. Sheneman +
Justin E. Strejc
Culinary Arts
Claudia Pimentel Lopez +
Tanya Marie Teeter ++
Andrew J. Thomsen
Erik R. Torres +
Education-Early Childhood
Martha Gomez +
Jessica Gutierrez-Bahena + *
Leslie Hernandez +
Mitchell R. King
Christina Medina +
Kimberly Piedra
Conor Thomas Tomaka ++
Rosa E. Wild ++
Angella M. Woodworth ++
Energy Management-Renewable
Energy
Andrew P. Brett ++ *
Fire Science and Safety
Ethan R. Deutschmann +
Gaetano W. Tusa ++
Heating, Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration
Anthony G. Bello ++
Saul Cabral
Jorge Camargo Jr. ++
Grace Elizabeth Durkin ++ *
Eric Esparza +
Esperanza D. Garcia
Logan D. Hilligoss +
Eduardo Vega +
Histotechnology
Amanda Blasinski ++
Alexander Munoz +
Christopher J. Rojo + *
Amanda S. Rolon +
Sarah E. Rymarz ++
Rachel T. Szmurlo ++
Amy Lizette Tinajero-Rosiles +
Hospitality Management
Isabella K. Borjon +
Meara Lucia McCarron ++ *
Human Services Generalist
Kristina M. Anderson ++
Jessica R. Heiser ++
Elizabeth Mendoza ++
Alondra Montejano-Velazquez + *
Dali Nathan Rangel ++
Anna Tchorz ++
Human Services Substance Abuse
Counseling
Ann M. Alverio ++
Jack Michael McGraw ++ *
IST/Maintenance Technology
Maria Fernanda Barrios ++
Michael Deegan +
Andy Guerrero ++
Delanie Parker ++
Frederik Silva
Jaime Suarez ++
Lois D. Torres ++
Suan K. Tuang ++
Mitchel Vernon ++
Tyce M. Wade ++
Industrial Manufacturing Technology
Andrew J. Pfeifer ++
Marketing
Edwin Rubio
Presentation of Graduates
Nursing
Jenine Rielle C. Abel
Gabriella N. Agostini +
Alyssa L. Anderson
Adeena L. Baluyut +
Eleshwa Barm +
Heyli Jazmin Barraza + *
Francesco Domenico Capici +
Amanda Conchas
Jessica J. Cruz +
Nichole Amber Drab +
Ajša Džambegovic *
Kaitlyn P. Esteban ++
Hanz Myrven R. Fabe +
Berenice Gomez
Luz M. Gomez
Leslie S. Guadalajara
Aubreyannah D. Hare *
Tsion Z. Jalata +
Perla S. Loeza +
Jessica R. Lopez *
Jaydee Matmanivong +
Monica Nava
Alina M. Nibert
Mikayla Marie Adesina Onayemi ++
Isabella Pantoja
Nicole L. Paprocki +
Alexis N. Pearce ++
Ashley Ellin Oddo + *
Samuel Perez
Amanda S. Rager
Karla B. Ramirez +
Tiffany Ramirez +
Mariana Resendez + *
Anita Romero *
Rebekah C. Saffle ++ *
Adriana Sanchez
Kailey Ann Marie Schultz + *
Rosalie E. Selan
Angela Marie Vazquez
Shakara L. Williams ++
Thiri Marlar Win + *
Liliana E. Xochihua
Ophthalmic Technician
Crystal Monge +
Amber Rose Seyller ++ *
Pastry Arts
Julia K. Buccieri
Daisy Villanueva ++
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^^Accelerate College Program, ++High Honors, +Honors, #Honors Program Achiever,
^Honors Program Graduate, **Mu Alpha Theta, *Phi Theta Kappa
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Presentation of Graduates
Associate of Applied Science Degree continued
Physical Therapist Assistant
Angela Marie E. Achanzar +
Dalton Lee Blackwell ++
Jocelyn Cruz
Kaitlyn J. Edwards +
Samantha K. Fehling +
Daniel J. Hensley ++
Emily Huprich +
Madelyn P. Martin ++
Itzel Parra +
Jaelly Peña ++
Jacob T. Sikora +
Evelyn Trujillo +
Surgical Technology
Antonio E. Flores ++
Gloria G. Gomez
Madelyn H. Jackson
Jennifer J. Ketdy + *
Morgan Kunert
Leeza M. Lapinas ++
Diana A. Ruiz Lopez
Alejandra Munoz +
Jonathan A. Olson ++
Jessica Ortiz-Perez
Trisha Quintana +
Magdalena Rodriguez Ruiz +
Briana Rose St. Clair +
Welding Fabrication Technology
Evan William Courtois +
Patrick J. Holly III ++
Jeremy Izaguirre ++
Aden J. Kocsis
Kamil K. Lukaszek ++
Gayle Patricia Moore ++
Jacob V. Schuster +
Vocational Specialist Certificate
Bookkeeping
Diana D. Leon +
Maria Veronica Vela +
CNC Programmer
Jose Manuel Torres Guerrero
Clinical Dental Assisting
Piper E. Anderson
Ingrid Valentina Bohada
Lynnette I. Boyd
Libby Doyle
Anabel Medrano
Yasmin Uriostegui ++
Cybersecurity
Kyle J. Monte +
Kevin R. Villa ++
Education-Early Childhood
Nina Brewer
Leslie Hernandez
Christina Medina +
Fire Science and Safety
Jerome Piaskowy III +
HVAC Facilities Maintenance
Technician
Carmela Acuna ++
Manuel A. Galleguillos
Rafael C. Gama
Logan D. Hilligoss +
Eduardo Vega +
Histotechnology
Elizabeth Arriaga
Selina Marie Costabile ++
Daniela Yazunary Garfias
Cuevas ++ *
Carmen Garcia ++
Yulicsa Govea
Hospitality Supervisor
Mariana Huerta +
Human Services Substance Abuse
Counseling
Brian S. Evanson ++ *
Light Commercial HVAC Service Tech
Jose E. Diaz +
Logan D. Hilligoss +
Daniel Lopez Sainz ++
Medical Assisting
Michelle Alvarez ++
Rian Casey ++
Alexa Taiz Flores
Evelyn Hernandez +
Victoria Martinez +
Jocelyn Mendoza +
Carly J. Moulton ++
Irma Jarely Perez +
Guadalupe Puga +
Susana J. Quinonez
Jacqueline Ruiz +
Olivia Renee Spizzirri ++
Azucena Vargas ++
Welding
Rene C. Ayala
Carter F. Blanchard
Johan Y. Campos Espinoza ++
Gayle Patricia Moore ++
Ryan K. Torii ++
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Presentation of Graduates
Basic Vocational Specialist Certificate
Auto Heating and Air Conditioning
Jacob N. Chavez +
David Ortiz
Bria Chanel West
Automated Electronic Systems
Greg Allen Alsup ++
Maria Fernanda Barrios ++
Andy Guerrero ++
Reileigh J. Martinez-Schroeder ++
Delanie Parker ++
Jaime Suarez ++
Lois D. Torres ++
Suan K. Tuang ++
Mitchel Vernon ++
Tyce M. Wade ++
Automotive Electrical Specialist
David Ortiz
Bria Chanel West
Basic Nurse Assistant Training
Program
Yazarely Acatitlan ++
Ivelis Acevedo
Tifanny Dayanh Aguirre
Fatima Alvarez ++
Jacqueline Andrade
Miriam Arreola
Giselle Arriaga
Sarai Arroyo
Izamari Bahena
Melissa E. Barnes
Mya A. Bermudez
Cruz F. Bravo
Jumalay Bravo
Sophia Brito
Wendy R. Carmona
Karla Daniela Carrizal
Martin Castillo
Mia De Alba
Seth Demonteverde
Jacqueline Dobrez
Julianna Dominguez
Keara Irene Donohue
Xoie M. Downs
Yolanda M. Draka
Madison R. Einwich *
Jaylean S. Fontes
Julia Noelle Fugiel
Citlalli Garcia
Jair Garcia
Kimberly Garcia
Makayla Marie Garcia
Mia Geritano
Ashley Gomez
Emily Gonzalez
Adilene P. Hernandez
Alexandra Hernandez
David Hernandez
Diego Hernandez
Alison M. Herrera
Humberto Hurtado
Melvin E. Perez Jeronimo
Enki Andrea Alea Juan
Victoria Maria Kajpust
Hope Kayiba
Aqsa Kimberly Khan
Ally Klunk
Haley Kossakowski
Bright C. Koudjonou
Grace Kathryn Krabbe
Liliana Lagunas
Ayari Ledesma
Adelyn Corrine Logsdon
Jonathan D. Lopez
Juan Jose Lopez
Kaylee Mace
Angie G. Martinez
Maria Del Pilar Martinez
Samia Mayani
David Miranda
Juliana Miranda
Yaquelin Moreno
Alyssa Morrelli
Alexandra Murphy
Patricia Nieto
Maggie Odisho
Janeth Alexandra Ortega
Rachael Paullin
Montserrat Perez
Sophia Emilie Perri
Hannah Keira Reyes Pio
Evelyn Jung Sun Porter
Ethan M. Price
Donato Principe
Lily S. Rae
Angy Ramirez
Eric Ramirez
Melina Ramirez
Jocelyn Ramos
Alma Guadalupe Rangel
Abigaly Rodriguez
Yareli Rodriguez
Yuliana Rogel
Elisdamarys Del Valle Guzman
Rojas *
Abigail Parra Ruiz
Jessica Flores Ruiz
Madison Marie Rosenquist
Joann E. Salas
Karla L. Salas
Kamila Sangabriel
Timia L. Scott
Raengel N. Gil Serrano
Camryn Marie Sieloff
Autumn Stampfli
Paula A. Stave
Morgan Rae Stokes
Yesenia Torres
Anthony John Pascual Valenzuela
Lizbeth Escamilla Vazquez
Erika S. Vieyra
Jahnya Yvonne Walker
Michaela A. Williams
Za’kira Young
Basic Operations Firefighter
Yaritza Barboza
Dylan P. Baribeau *
Zachary D. Graham +
Abbigail M. Hass ++
Timothy Heatley ++
Douglas M. Miller Jr.
Elizamar Orduno ++
Nicholas D. Orkfritz
Sarai Soto
Brandon W. Stumbaugh
Tyler J. Tomaka ++
Brake and Suspension Specialist
David Ortiz
Bria Chanel West ++
CNC Operator
Ryan Campos
CREO
Elija Miskic ++ *
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Verónica Acosta Ponce de León + *
Computer Aided Design
Sebastian Aviles ++
Thomas R. Moeller ++
Computer Network Specialist
Carlos A. Arriaga ++ *
Greyson G. DeVries
Yaakov Yisrael Galvez *
Joseph R. Lara-Quinol ++
Kevin R. Villa ++
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^^Accelerate College Program, ++High Honors, +Honors, #Honors Program Achiever,
^Honors Program Graduate, **Mu Alpha Theta, *Phi Theta Kappa
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Presentation of Graduates
Basic Vocational Specialist Certificate continued
Computer User Support Specialist
Kevin R. Villa +
Cybersecurity
Michael W. Shelton
Kashif Zahid
Dental Office Aide
Emily M. Matthews ++
Lisbet Olivares
Ingrid Valentina Bohada Sanchez
Kenesha M. Tate ++
Education-Early Childhood
Alexa Danae Coffman ++
Christina Medina +
Hannah M. Raders
Jocelynn Solano ++
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Yaritza Barboza +
Dylan P. Baribeau ++ *
Soren J. Gray
Emma G. Kruse
Douglas M. Miller Jr.
Jessica Torres-Arroyo
Jacob Wascher
Brian N. Ziech
Emergency Medical Technology-
Paramedic
Emmanuel Martinez Jr. +
Joseph McAsey ++
Alexander S. Picchi +
Samuel J. Sanko ++
Alejandro Torres +
Engine Mechanical Repair Specialist
David Salvador Arroyo
Karson W. Hastings
David Ortiz
Bria Chanel West
Engine Performance Specialist
Raul Osvaldo Aranda +
David Ortiz
Bria Chanel West ++
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Rene C. Ayala ++
Gayle Patricia Moore ++
Marketing
Oscar A. Alcazar +
Karina Nevarez ++
Music Production
Tsavo K. Walker ++
Griffin R. Weiby ++
Music Production
Artur J. Tatar ++
Paralegal
Cristofer Aguirre
Olga Dobrovolscaia
Angelica Eloisa ++
Alexander Garcia
Gabrielle R. Graves ++
Lauren E. Maitlen ++
Dana M. Napolitano ++
Leila R. Petersen ++
Alejandra Camacho Santiago
Bilesly Solis ++
Nayeli E. Villagomez +
Katie C. Warkel + *
Theodore J. Zirk +
Phlebotomy
Tanya Aguilar +
Parvina Asadova ++
Sara Isabel Benish +
Abigail Morgan Clark +
Tanisha M. Echevarria
Bezalem Esseye Fisseha
Marisol Flores
Lizbeth Fuentes
Leigh A. Johnson +
Carlos A. Luna Jr. ++ *
Elisa Morales +
Alicia Price +
Griselda Marie Pulido +
Nahvi Ramirez
Tywan William Riley +
Celeste Rosiles ++
Amber Rose Seyller ++ *
Isabel C. Ulloa ++
Kas Valdez
Preclinical Dental Assisting
Valeria Fausto
Isaiah M. Rynders +
Jaylenne Teav
Public Safety Communications
Evangelia Laskari ++ ^ *
Recovery Support Specialist
Ann M. Alverio
Amber Noelle Gonzaque
Brian D. Henning ++
Antoinette L. Herring
Martin Robert Klos ++
Caroline Ramey ++
Jennifer Vega ++
Refrigeration Service Technician
Antonio A. Gonzalez
Residential HVAC Service Technician
Fernando N. Alejandre
Joshua A. Boyer
Uriel Calderon
Antonio A. Gonzalez
Braulio Hurtado ++
Jacob A. Lullo +
David Madrid
Jose M. Ramirez +
Residential HVAC Systems
Fernando N. Alejandre
Uriel Calderon
Eric Esparza
Jonathan E. Garcia
Braulio Hurtado ++
Bryan Ariel Martinez
Omar Mendoza ++
Eduardo Vega +
Solidworks
Declan Axel Carlson ++
Elija Miskic ++ *
Michael T. Ray ++
Sterile Processing and Distribution
Priscila J. Carvajal
Luz E. Santos Fuentes
Aliyah Griffin
Crystal Martinez
Lauren L. Renkosiak
Ashley Nicole Romer
Yulissa A. Salcedo
Alejandra Yanin Dominguez Sanchez
Aiden Santos
Nora J. Withrow
Supervisory and Administrative
Management
Kathy Orlando Eaton ++
Kyle Schutt
Transmission and Drivetrain
Specialist
Bria Chanel West +
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Presentation of Graduates
Truck Driving
Marco Beltran ++
Rigoberto Cruz ++
Jose L. Duron
Garrett W. Follman ++
Juan Ramon Fraga ++
Adrian Garcia ++
Richard A. Holloway ++
Denny Munoz ++
Matthew J. Paoletti ++
Urbano Ponce Jr. ++
John A. Smith ++
Isaiah D. Talley
Damian J. Terrazas +
Pedro Villagran Jr. ++
Luis F. Villasenor ++
Anfernee C. Ward ++
Jose Zarate Jr. ++
Web Design
Kelly Hernandez ++ *
Welding
Carlos Amador Aguilar
Carter F. Blanchard ++
Matthew P. Buhrow ++
Johan Y. Campos Espinoza ++
Neal E. Klempner ++
Gayle Patricia Moore ++
Jessica Winkler ++
^^Accelerate College Program, ++High Honors, +Honors, #Honors Program Achiever,
^Honors Program Graduate, **Mu Alpha Theta, *Phi Theta Kappa
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Academic Regalia
Mace
Traditionally carried in procession and mounted on stage whenever degrees are
granted or when the faculty assembles in formal academic dress, our mace was
designed and created by Joel Peck, professor of art history, David Reich, professor
of welding, and Howard Russo, professor emeritus of visual arts. It was funded by
the Elgin Community College Faculty Association as a gift to former ECC President
David Sam in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the college in 2010.
Lamp of Knowledge
Featured on the college’s official college seal and shown on stage during
commencement, the lamp symbolizes the illumination of the mind through
scholarly pursuits. It is an indicator of intellectual and spiritual insight. Our
lamp was made by Howard Russo, professor emeritus of visual arts. Former
Dean David Broad and Professor Emeritus E. Max von Isser were instrumental
in establishing the lamp of knowledge in the college’s seal and heraldry.
Honors Cords and Stoles
Worn by graduates who earned academic distinction or participated in clubs or other organizations.
Apprentice: Green stoles
Associated Nursing Students: Apricot cords
Black Student Achievers: Stoles made of Kente cloth
Center for Undergraduate Research, Innovation, and
Creativity (CURIC): Teal stoles
High Honors: Gold cords
Honors: Bronze cords
ICAPS Scholars: Silver stoles
Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS):
Serape stoles
Rho Kappa Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa: Gold stoles
and tassels
SALUTE Veterans Honor Society: White stoles
Scholarship Recipients (ECC Foundation and Board
of Trustee): Silver cords
Student Leader Recognition: Blue and silver cords
Students Who Are Not Silent (SWANS): Lavender cords
TRiO Student Support: Red stoles
Veterans and Active-duty Military: Red, white, and blue
Americana cords
Academic Dress
Consists of three items: the gown, the hood, and the Oxford cap, or mortarboard. Basic gowns have full sleeves. Bachelor’s
gowns have long pointed sleeves. A master’s gown has sleeves with oblong panels. A doctor’s gown has bell-shaped sleeves
with three horizontal bars. An associate’s hood has a colored lining but no trim. A bachelor’s hood is trimmed with a narrow
velvet band. A master’s hood is longer and trimmed. A doctor’s hood has a rounded base and is trimmed with a velvet
border. The Oxford cap is black with a long tassel. Doctors wear a gold tassel.
Colors that appear on the trim of the hoods and indicating the field of study include:
Arts.......................................White
Business.................................Drab
Education...................Light Blue
Engineering....................Orange
Fine Arts.............................Brown
High Honors........................Gold
Music.......................................Pink
Science................Golden Yellow
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Support a place of exceptional learning experiences and life-changing
opportunities. A financial contribution to the ECC Foundation, or the
gift of time through volunteer efforts, can be critical in helping create
a bright future for an ECC student. To learn more about how you can
participate, visit foundation.elgin.edu.
Elgin Community College Foundation
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Jenni Betancourt, Chair
Leslie Maloney, Vice Chair
Eric Larson, EdD, Immediate Past Chair
Lena Whitaker
Javier Placencia, Treasurer
Kimberly Wagner, EdD, Assistant Treasurer
Peggy Heinrich, EdD, College President
Susan Taylor-Demming, MBA, Executive Director
Board Members
John M. Anderson
Judy Cabrera
Linda Deering Dean, ’81
John Duffy
Meghan Early, ‘99
Carol Gieske, ’77
Richard Green, ’76
Dean Haacker ‘81
Alan Kirk ‘85
Parisa Morris ‘08
Gary M. Vanek, JD
Boomer Whipple, CEBS
Andrew Wiggs
Thomas Youngren
Ex-Officio Liaisons
James G. Allen Jr., AA, ‘22, ECC Board of Trustees
Clark Hallpike, MBA, ECC Faculty
Directors Emeriti
Betty Brown
Charles Burnidge
Paul Dawson
Tom Finnegan Jr.
John Hurlbut, JD
Larry Jones
Carolyn Kirk-Likou
John Kluber
Ian Lamp
William Lauderdale, ‘74
Brett Lundstrom
Leo Nelson
Caren Nickelsen
Robin Seigle
Michael S. Shirley, PhD
Dan Walter
Don Waters, EdD
Elgin Community College and its students are grateful to the members of the ECC Foundation
Board of Directors, leaders in our communities who dedicate time and energy to benefit the college.
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Communities We Serve
District
509
ECC Center
for Emergency
Services
Spartan
Drive
Campus
Education
and Work
Center
District 509 Communities
Algonquin
Bartlett
Burlington
Campton Hills*
Carpentersville*
East Dundee
Elgin
Gilberts
Hampshire
Hanover Park*
Lake in the Hills*
Lily Lake
Pingree Grove
Plato Center
St. Charles
Sleepy Hollow
South Elgin
Streamwood
Valley View
Wasco
Wayne
West Dundee
Some individuals with mailing addresses in Carol Stream, Cary, Elburn, Fox River Grove,
Hoffman Estates, Huntley, LaFox, Maple Park, Schaumburg, Sycamore, and West Chicago
are also district residents.
*Only portions of these communities are in District 509.
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