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Message from the ES Program Chair Carla D’Antonio, Ph.D "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." -Nelson Mandela Welcome graduates, family members and friends. It is a pleasure to celebrate with you the accomplishments of this amazing group of students and to share in the joy of a job well done. Today’s graduates join a distinguished cadre of UCSB Environmental Studies alumni…now over 6,000 of you…each with your own story and path. As environmental studies majors you are bound together by your shared concern for the health of our planet, by your commitment to bettering the world we live in, to preserving its beauty and resources for future generations, to ensuring equal access by all to a healthy environment, and to finding creative solutions to the many, many challenges that face us. Commencement means beginning. While leaving behind the world you have known for the past 4 or 5 years, each of you are joining a larger family…the UCSBGauchoES family. This family is here to help support you and guide you as you search for a career path, pursue your dreams, try new things and search for your own way to helping to ensure sustainable living on this fragile planet. While we are proud of you, and proud to have helped you find your own wings, we are also grateful to you for all that you have done for us. So on behalf of the faculty, lecturers and staff of environmental studies, I want to thank you for your fresh energy, your creativity, your perseverance and your optimism. It is these things that help to keep us inspired and keep us in turn optimistic that we as a global society have a bright future. Keep in touch through our newsletter, our friends and alumni list serves and in whatever way you can… share with us the path that you create for yourself. Go forth and seize the day! Environmental Studies Program Commencement and Awards Reception Saturday, June 17, 2017 Music Bowl University of California Santa Barbara
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Message from the ES Program Chair

Carla D’Antonio, Ph.D "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

-Nelson Mandela

Welcome  graduates,  family  members  and  friends.  It  is  a  pleasure  to  celebrate  with  you  the  accomplishments  of  this  amazing  group  of  students  and  to  share  

in  the  joy  of  a  job  well  done.  Today’s  graduates  join  a  distinguished  cadre  of  UCSB  Environmental  Studies  alumni…now  over  6,000  of  you…each  with  your  own  story  and  path.  As  environmental  studies  majors  you  are  bound  together  by  your  shared  concern  for  the  health  of  our  planet,  by  your  commitment  to  bettering  the  world  we  live  in,  to  preserving  its  beauty  and  resources  for  future  generations,  to  ensuring  equal  access  by  all  to  a  healthy  environment,  and  to  finding  creative  solutions  to  the  many,  many  challenges  that  face  us.       Commencement  means  beginning.  While  leaving  behind  the  world  you  have  known  for  the  past  4  or  5  years,  each  of  you  are  joining  a  larger  family…the  UCSB-­‐Gaucho-­‐ES  family.  This  family  is  here  to  help  support  you  and  guide  you  as  you  search  for  a  career  path,  pursue  your  dreams,  try  new  things  and  search  for  your  own  way  to  helping  to  ensure  sustainable  living  on  this  fragile  planet.         While  we  are  proud  of  you,  and  proud  to  have  helped  you  find  your  own  wings,  we  are  also  grateful  to  you  for  all  that  you  have  done  for  us.  So  on  behalf  of  the  faculty,  lecturers  and  staff  of  environmental  studies,  I  want  to  thank  you  for  your  fresh  energy,  your  creativity,  your  perseverance  and  your  optimism.  It  is  these  things  that  help  to  keep  us  inspired  and  keep  us  in  turn  optimistic  that  we  as  a  global  society  have  a  bright  future.       Keep  in  touch  through  our  newsletter,  our  friends  and  alumni  list  serves  and  in  whatever  way  you  can…  share  with  us  the  path  that  you  create  for  yourself.     Go  forth  and  seize  the  day!    

Environmental Studies Program Commencement and Awards Reception

Saturday, June 17, 2017 Music Bowl

University of California Santa Barbara

PROGRAM  

Welcome Professor Carla D’Antonio

Chair, Environmental Studies Program

Community Service Award

Presented by Professor Ed Keller

Outstanding Alumni Award Presented by Professor Carla D’Antonio

2017 Student Awards Presentation

Outstanding Seniors Presented by Tim Olson, ES Class of '88

Distinguished Senior Thesis Award

Presented by Associate Professor of Anthropology Casey Walsh

Outstanding Academic Achievement Presented by Professor David Pellow

and Dr. Mel Manalis

Tom Rogers & Marc McGinnes Scholarships Presented by Professor Carla D’Antonio

Outstanding Service

Presented by Dr. Helene Gardner

ES Class of 2017 Remarks

Eric Zimmerman Academic Coordinator, Environmental Studies

Professor Carla D’Antonio

Chair, Environmental Studies Program

Reception The Environmental Studies Faculty and Staff heartily congratulate this year's graduating

Environmental Studies and Hydrologic Sciences majors, and offer our best wishes in all future endeavors.

2017 Environmental Studies Graduates

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Lisa  M.  Rey  Paxton  T.  Ridgway  Grayson  L.  Riggan  Johnny  D.  Roberts  Moises  B.  Rodriguez  Daniela  Rosales  Page  E.  Rossen  Akari  A.  Roudebush  Dylan  Ruan  Kimiko  L.  Russell-­‐Halterman  Ria  M.  Sager  Rachel  C.  Saidman  Jenny  L.  Salinger  Mark  R.  Samet  Marvin  Sanchez  Kirt  K.  Sandhu  Ken  Sankary  Robert  U.  Sanlis  Jonathan  Y.  Sapir  Jennyfer  Savin  Colin  D.  Schoell  Leon  G.  Schoenfeld  Max  S.  Schultz  Chase  V.  Scillato  Charlotte  N.  Sedlock  Esly  Y.  Segovia  Michelle  I.  Sevilla  Briette  D.  Shea  Anbareen  Shefa  Rachel  Shen  Laurel  L.  Shepperd  Chloe  E.  Sherrill  Jamie  J.  Shin  John  R.  Sieber  Ian  L.  Silverstein  Zach  S.  Snider  Nolan  T.  Stephens  Markell  A.  Stine  Soumya  Suresh  Aaron  D.  Sweeney  Alana  S.  Taber  Lance  K.  Takata  Ava  Talehakimi  Amy  Tam  

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Ruben  C.  Tavares  Shannon  T.  Thaggard  Christina  Thai  Chantalle  A.  Torres  Thomas  J.  Travers  Paige  E.  Tripp  Isaiah  D.  Tuazon  William  A.  Turner  Jose  L.  Valdez  Marina  T.  Vance  Alexander  R.  Vasquez  Sarah  R.  Vasquez  Corina  Andrea  A.  Venegas  Alejandro  Vera  Andrew  D.  Verdin  Denise  C.  Villanueva  Anacani  A.  Villasenor-­‐Kaimuloa  Itzia  A.  Villegas  Briana  Viscaina  Keith  W.  Waldron  Kenneth  L.  Webb  III  Erica  O.  Weed  Aaron  T.  Weiner  Heather  E.  Weiss  Gabe  R.  Weitz  Darion  T.  Williams  Claire  G.  Wilson  Haley  B.  Wilson  Camille  I.  Wong  Emi  K.  Wong  Anna  E.  Worth  Michelle  Xie  Bingzheng  Xu  Maddy  V.  Yeack  Courtney  J.  Yellen  Aaron  M.  Yim  Simon  M.  Yoo  Leila  B.  Youssefi  Kamron  E.  Zarrabi  Jorge  F.  Zavala  Qixuan  Zhang  Rachel  F.  Zook  Armin  Vaziri  Verenice  Zuniga  

 

 2017  Environmental  Studies  Graduates   Community Service Award

Melvyn Manalis

  Dr.  Mel  Manlis  has  been  teaching  at  the  Environmental  Studies  Program  for  over  four  decades.  With  a  background  in  physics,  Mel’s  research  interests  surround  the  development  of  quantifiable  sustainability  measures  and  renewable  energy.  His  research  on  wind  energy  and  collaboration  with  Zond  Wind  Power  led  to  the  creation  of  Environmental  Studies’  first  endowed  chair.  The  Dehlsen  Chair.      For  over  45  years,  Mel  has  taught  over  6,000  Environmental  Studies  majors  through  a  variety  of  energy  and  non-­‐energy  related  courses.  In  addition  to  developing  ES’s  pioneer  course  on  Energy  and  the  Environment,  and  a  course  on  Renewable  energy,  Dr.  Manalis  is  credited  with  creating  the  courses  Industrial  Ecology,  and  Quantitative  Thinking  in  Environmental  Studies.       During  the  1980’s,  Mel  led  a  seminal  delegation  of  wind  energy  experts  to  advise  the  Chinese  government  on  how  to  initialize  a  large-­‐scale  wind  energy  effort.  This  project  has  become  the  foundation  of  China’s  rapid  advancement  in  wind  power  development.    In  addition,  Mel  conducted  the  first  wind  energy  study  of  Vandenberg  Air  Force  Base  in  Lompoc,  California  and  the  nascent  study  of  solar  energy  applications  for  the  California  Energy  Commission  following  the  1973  oil  embargo.  Mel  currently  serves  as  a  member  of  the  Institute  for  Energy  Efficiency’s  Economics  and  Policy  Solutions  Group.  He  will  remain  working  as  a  research  scientist  with  the  Environmental  Studies  Program  upon  his  retirement.  

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Evelyn  V.  Langsdale  Emily  K.  Lau  Kewbie  Lau  Chris  C.  Lee  Monica  L.  Leflore  Kaila  D.  Lehr-­‐Milberg  Noelle  K.  Leong  Andrew  Lo  Emma  N.  London  Vanessa  L.  Lopez  Wesley  A.  Lu  Yuntian  Lu  Megan  E.  Lunger  Nicole  N.  Ly  Darien  J.  Malekos  Brendan  H.  Mansfield  Victoria  M.  Mansfield  Ryan  S.  Marden  Alex  L.  Marsh  Michael  E.  Marthinsen  Diana  Martinez  Avila  Alan  K.  Martinez  Jaquez  Gabe  D.  Martinez  Joselyne  D.  Matamoros  Dillon  Y.  Matsumoto  Graham  M.  McAlpine  Aidan  M.  McCarter  Katie  M.  McGill  Patrick  F.  McGuire  John  J.  McMahon  Forest  A.  McMillin  Hannah  R.  McPherson  Ingrid  E.  Medina  Braulio  M.  Mendoza  Arredondo  Blair  M.  Meyer  Alex  J.  Milward  Casey  G.  Mix  Madison  D.  Montague  Brooke  E.  Moore  Charlotte  P.  Moran  Danielle  C.  Moredo  Mary  B.  Morris  Eddie  C.  Moua  Armando  X.  Munoz  

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Daniel  Murillo  Johnathan  T.  Murphy  Catherine  M.  Naughton  Yesenia  Nava  Betsy  Navarro  Shirley  C.  Ng  Tsz  Ho  Ng  Kevin  C.  Niemeyer  Maya  V.  Normandi  Jacqueline  A.  Nunez  Holly  G.  Nuovo  Madison  A.  Oliphant  Gilberto  Orozco  Jr  David  F.  Ortega  Richard  Ortiz  Alyssa  M.  Pace  Sae  Hee  Pack  Jimmy  A.  Padilla  Derek  M.  Pagenkopp  Christianne  K.  Pantoja  Melissa  A.  Pantoja  Anne-­‐Marie  L.  Parkinson  Aman  S.  Patheja  Alexa  V.  Penalosa  Christian  A.  Peraza  Jacobo  Pereira  Carly  A.  Peterson  Nicole  K.  Pham  Sharon  Pham  Emmily  L.  Phan  Anna  A.  Piatnicia  Casey  T.  Pond  Alejandra  Posada  Charles  L.  Premone  Alyssa  M.  Pruitt  Mitchell  A.  Raab  Connor  S.  Rafferty  Melissa  C.  Rake  Christelle  M.  Raphael  Sarah  E.  Raymond  Stephen  M.  Read  Felipe  A.  Recinos  Quant  Alexandria  C.  Reed  James  M.  Reilly  

Richard  W.  Halsey  is  an  educator,  photographer,  writer,  and  the  director  of  the  California  Chaparral  Institute,  a  501(c)(3)  nonprofit,  research,  and  educational  organization  dedicated  to  the  preservation  of  native  shrubland  habitats  throughout  the  world,  and  supporting  the  creative  spirit  as  inspired  by  the  natural  environment.  Rick  is  a  graduate  from  the  

Environmental  Studies  class  of  1978  with  a  double  major  in  Anthropology.  After  his  BA,  Rick  obtained  a  teaching  credential  in  life  and  physical  sciences  from  UC  Berkeley,  and  a  master’s  degree  in  education  from  Cal  State  University,  San  Diego.  He  taught  high  school  science  for  over  twenty  years  in  both  public  and  private  schools.  He  was  honored  as  the  Teacher  of  the  Year  for  San  Diego  City  Schools  in  1991.  He  also  received  a  prestigious  U.S.  Dept  of  Education  Christa  Mcauliffe  Fellowship  for  innovation  in  education  in  1994,  which  funded  him  to  take  a  year  off  from  teaching  during  which  he  wrote  a  book  entitled,  Fire,  Chaparral  and  Survival  in  Southern  California.  Shortly  thereafter  he  left  traditional  education  to  devote  full  time  to  the  preservation  of  and  appreciation  for  the  chaparral  environment,  California's  most  extensive  native  plant  community.  He  teaches  natural  history  throughout  the  state  including  a  unique  Chaparral  Naturalist  Certification  Program.  This  program  brings  educators  to  the  chaparral  to  experience  its  sights,  sounds,  and  smells  first  hand.  He  is  an  engaging  and  sought  after  speaker  who  has  delivered  more  than  400  educational  presentations  about  the  chaparral  ecosystem  and  wildfire  over  the  past  ten  years.    He  also  works  as  a  consultant  on  wildfire  issues  including  doing  pro-­‐bono  work  with  county  and  community  organizations  throughout  Southern  California  devising  wildfire  protection  plans.    Mr.  Halsey  also  works  with  the  San  Diego  Museum  of  Natural  History,  provides  living  history  presentations  as  Grizzly  Adams,  and  partners  with  excellent  attorneys  to  provide  a  voice  for  the  chaparral  when  gentle  persuasion  is  not  enough.  

2017 Environmental Studies Graduates Outstanding Alumnus Award

Richard Halsey Class of 1978

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Axel  C.  Eaton  Julia  M.  Ebert  Sina  Edalatjavid  Andrew  A.  Eddie  Dana  M.  Egleston  Aisha  M.  Eisenberg  Taylor  L.  Epp  Coleen  B.  Esguerra  Sheila  Estrada  Brooke  E.  Evans  Matthew  A.  Evans  Rosie  C.  Fatta  Stephen  J.  Fetterly  Kameron  S.  Fitch  Luke  V.  Fitzgerald  Tyler  A.  Folsom  Angeline  M.  Foshay  Helen  C.  Gannon  Yinan  Gao  Dulce  S.  Garcia  Elisa  L.  Garcia  Erendira  Garcia  Kedrina  K.  Garcia  Leonard  Garcia  Nicole  C.  Gautreau  Nick  C.  Gebhardt  Ashley  H.  George  Jacob  M.  Gerald  Emma  L.  Glass  Evan  W.  Glessner  Olivia  J.  Godfrey  Claudia  Godinez  Rodrigo  Gomez-­‐Carrasco  Cyrena  N.  Gonzalez  Gabrielle  C.  Gonzalez  Alexa  Gozzip  Hannah  D.  Grant  Kian  C.  Greene  Vanessa  L.  Greenman  Conor  T.  Grimes  Jacob  M.  Grobisen  Rebecca  R.  Gronsdahl  Bryan  Guijarro  Matthew  T.  Haden  

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Riley  A.  Hansen  Jason  L.  Hassanieh  Ayano  C.  Hayes  Casey  K.  Hayes  Marli  R.  Heininger  Luis  E.  Hernandez  Jessica  J.  Hitchcock  Rhianna  R.  Hixon  Emma  L.  Holtzapple  Liam  B.  Horstick  Brian  Hsiao  Zhongheng  Hu  Kieran  M.  Hughes  Alysia  M.  Humm  Stephen  T.  Hunter  Nadean  R.  Hurtado  Katherine  B.  Iannaccone  Cynthia  Ibarra  Courtney  R.  Illian  Malcolm  C.  Jack  Jordan  A.  Jeworski  Yuwei  Jiang  Olivia  L.  Johnson  Danika  E.  Jones  Cannon  J.  Joyce  Jacqueline  E.  Kane  Steve  W.  Kang  Sarika  Kathuria  Darren  J.  Kaye  Rachel  E.  Keating  Mike  H.  Kerr  Luke  S.  Khoury  Sriman  Kolachalam  Haley  D.  Kolosieke  Shana  Kordi  Jacqueline  L.  Krueger  Joshua  G.  Kuha  Julia  Kuhlman  Sam  H.  Kurash  August  A.  Lack  Joshua  James  B.  Lagrada  Kaylan  A.  Lamb  Alyssa  S.  Land  Biby  L.  Landaverde  

2017 Student Awards

Outstanding Academic Achievement

Awarded to ES and Hydrologic Science seniors who have completed their major and college requirements with an

outstanding overall GPA of 3.5 or higher.

**Indicates Distinction in the Major Candidates

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Haley  A.  Agapiou  Joelle  H.  Alley**  Molly  Allison  Kevin  M.  Armstrong  Ryan  T.  Auker  Sydni  D.  Baker  Carina  T.  Bilodeau  Reid  Bongard  Marie  A.  Bose  Linn  B.  Bumpers**  Dharini  A.  Clare  Roxanne  K.  Clark  Joey  M.  Conway  Dominic  T.  Craparotta  Patrick  Cruz  Bryn  S.  Daniel  Shane  L.  Dewees  Ana  M.  Duffy  Andrew  A.  Eddie  Rosie  C.  Fatta**  Stephen  J.  Fetterly  Angeline  M.  Foshay  Emma  L.  Glass  Evan  W.  Glessner  Alexa  Gozzip  Hannah  D.  Grant  Conor  T.  Grimes  Casey  K.  Hayes  Jessica  J.  Hitchcock  Rhianna  R.  Hixon  Alysia  M.  Humm  Courtney  R.  Illian  Olivia  Johnson**  Danika  E.  Jones  Sarika  Kathuria**  Mike  H.  Kerr  Sriman  Kolachalam  

Additional 2017 Accolades

Barker Scholarship

Awarded to help support unpaid environmental internships of those students who demonstrate exceptional motivation

Heather E. Weiss

Matthew Charles Decker Memorial Scholarship Provided to enable student’s participation in wilderness field study in the area of wildlife management or environmental conservation

Amy Tam

2017 Phi Beta Kappa Initiates Recognizes and encourages commitment to excellence in the liberal arts and sciences

Angeline M. Foshay Julia Kuhlman Lisa N. Maillard

Madison D. Montague Heather E. Weiss

Pearl Chase Scholarship

Provided to enable student’s participation in wilderness field study in the area of wildlife management or environmental conservation

Amy Tam

The ES Program is most grateful to the following for their Award and Scholarship support:

Tim Olson, ES Class of '88 Tom Rogers Family, Donors, and Awards Committee

The Coeta and Donald R. Barker Foundation The Decker Family & Friends

Marc McGinnes Alumni and Community Supporters

And thanks to Trader Joe's on Calle Real for their generous donation of flowers and supplies for this year's reception.

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Julia  Kuhlman  Evelyn  V.  Langsdale  Kaila  D.  Lehr-­‐Milberg  Victoria  M.  Mansfield**  Ryan  Marden  Madison  D.  Montague**  Brooke  E.  Moore  Charlotte  P.  Moran  Kevin  C.  Niemeyer  Maya  V.  Normandi  Holly  G.  Nuovo  Carly  A.  Peterson  Casey  T.  Pond  Alejandra  Posada  Stephen  M.  Read  James  Reilly  Daniela  Rosales  Page  Rossen  Jenny  L.  Salinger  Robert  U.  Sanlis  Leon  G.  Schoenfeld  Charlotte  N.  Sedlock**  Briette  D.  Shea  Rachel  Shen  Zach  S.  Snider  Nolan  T.  Stephens**  Erica  O.  Weed  Aaron  T.  Weiner  Heather  E.  Weiss**  Michelle  Xie  Bingzheng  Xu  Maddy  V.  Yeack  Aaron  M.  Yim  Leila  B.  Youssefi  Qixuan  Zhang  Verenice  Zuniga  

 

2017  Student  Awards  

Outstanding Senior Awards Awarded to the top graduating students who have

demonstrated extraordinary academic excellence and a high level of extracurricular service

Linn B. Bumpers Joey M. Conway Alejandra Posada

Distinguished Senior Thesis Award

In recognition of an exemplarily senior thesis

Joelle H. Alley

Outstanding Service Awards Awarded to ES students who have demonstrated exemplary

environmental service within the ES Program and/or the campus and local community

Chris M. Berry

Carina T. Bilodeau Samantha D. Collette

Bryn S. Daniel Shane L. Dewees Evan W. Glessner Conor T. Grimes

Rosemarie M. Heininger Michelle I. Sevilla Claire G. Wilson

Charlotte N. Sedlock

Tom Rogers Scholarship Awarded to continuing ES students based on

personal efforts which embody the ideals of civic responsibility and environmental stewardship

Elizabeth Szulc

Marc McGinnes Law and Advocacy Scholarship

In recognition of outstanding academic achievement in environmental law courses and outstanding

environmental service and leadership

Rosie C. Fatta

2017 Environmental Studies Graduates

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Shant  S.  Abraamyan  Haley  A.  Agapiou  Julian  Aguirre  Parth  B.  Ahir  Angela  C.  Albay-­‐Yenney  Lucas  D.  Allen  Joelle  H.  Alley  Molly  R.  Allison  Sabrina  A.  Alonso  Andre  Anderiasian  Melissa  N.  Araiza  Kevin  M.  Armstrong  Ryan  T.  Auker  Cooper  D.  Austin  Adam  Avila  Ashleyann  T.  Bacay  Sierra  M.  Bailey  Sydni  D.  Baker  Pauline  A.  Bantayan  Drew  Barnhart  Matthew  W.  Barr  Nicholas  D.  Barrera  Sara  C.  Battersby  Tosun  I.  Bayrak  Cindy  J.  Belkowiche  Ayoub  W.  Berhanu  Johanna  D.  Bernabe  Chris  M.  Berry  Jack  S.  Betz  Hamza  A.  Bhatti  Carina  T.  Bilodeau  Erin  R.  Bissot  Jessica  E.  Black  Reid  Bongard  Ploywao  Boonlue  Marie  A.  Bose  Grainne  M.  Bradley  Putnam  H.  Browne  Will  H.  Buddhu  James  Bui  Linn  B.  Bumpers  Daniele  J.  Burns  Kristen  M.  Burr  Stephanie  Cadena  

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Michelle  S.  Cady  Melissa  M.  Camacho  Andray  B.  Cardoza  Sydney  A.  Carr  Emma  A.  Carrico  Ryan  N.  Carter  Christopher  J.  Chang  Sophia  L.  Chavez  Michelle  K.  Chen  Shirley  Y.  Chen  Georgi  Chertkov  Young  Cho  Jody  Chu  Dharini  A.  Clare  Roxanne  K.  Clark  Bradley  W.  Colgate  Samantha  D.  Collette  Joey  M.  Conway  Greg  J.  Coumes  Dominic  T.  Craparotta  Gizelle  T.  Crisostomo  Peter  D.  Cross  Patrick  A.  Cruz  Tara  C.  Cseresznyak  Dana  M.  Cucci  Christian  I.  Cuevas  Ranielle  J.  Cunanan  Bobby  B.  Curtis  Bryn  S.  Daniel  Hailey  E.  Darrow  Richard  J.  Davison  Eirik  K.  De  Wit  Brenna  C.  Deane  Sabastianne  K.  DeCavalcante  Kent  Giovanni  Delgadillo  Shane  L.  Dewees  Jacqueline  E.  Diaz  Peter  H.  Ding  Theresa  N.  Do  Jackson  W.  Dobbrow  Kevin  C.  Donahue  Xochitl  Duarte  Ana  M.  Duffy  Brianna  N.  Duplessis  


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