The 2023 Class of Kushinda/Ritos de Pasaje Graduates

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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

Major: Community and Public Health, College of Health Sciences and Professions

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

Major: Community and Public Health, College of Health Sciences and Professions

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

Major: Biological Sciences, Pre Physical Therapy, College of Arts and Sciences

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

Major: College Student Personnel, Patton College of Education

Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Plans After Graduation:

Work as an HRL Resident Director at OHIO

Cydney Granger

Major: Business Pre-Law and Marketing, College of Business

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

Major: Marketing, College of Business

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

Major: Integrated Healthcare Studies, College of Health Sciences and Professions

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

Major: Sports Management, College of Business

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

Major: Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences

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

Major: Business Pre-law, Sport Management, College of Business

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

Major: Retail Merchandising and Fashion Production, Patton College of Education

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

Major: Nursing, College of Health Sciences and Professions

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

Major: Political Science Pre-law, College of Arts and Sciences

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

Major: Journalism, Scripps College of Communication

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

Major: Educational Leadership, Patton College of Education

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

Major: Industrial and systems engineering, Russ College of Engineering

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

Major: Communications, Scripps College of Communication

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

Major: Music Composition, College of Fine Arts

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

Major: Communication Studies, Scripps College of Communication

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

Major: Exercise Physiology, College of Health Sciences and Professions

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

Major: Musical Theater, College of Fine Arts

Hometown: Athens, OH

Plans After Graduation:

Move to DC to explore theater and dance

Future Aspirations:

Perform, choreograph, and create professionally

Salih Lewis

Major: Management and Strategic Leadership, College of Business

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

Major: Exercise Physiology, College of Health Sciences and Professions

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

Major: Applied Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences and Professions

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

Major: Public Health, College of Health Sciences and Professions

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

Major: Community and Public Health, College of Health Sciences and Professions

Hometown: Cleveland, OH

Plans After Graduation:

Attend an ABSN program