Lewiston-Maine College of Health Professions Graduates

On May 3, 2024, Maine College of Health Professions (MCHP) conferred 87 degrees at its commencement ceremony at the Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Forty-eight Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, 19 Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology, four Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, five Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging, and 11 Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree earners, their friends and family celebrated at the event.  Photo credit Dave Gondek Photography

Several graduating students received awards during the ceremony. Additionally, Kenneth Albert, RN, Esq., MCHP alumnus, trustee, and previous Board Chair, received the Dr. Pam Baker Service Award for his unwavering support of and dedication to the College’s success.  MCHP President, Dr. Monika Bissell commented, “Ken has been a stalwart advocate and invaluable MCHP champion for the past 8 years. His contributions to our success are significant, and we couldn’t be more appreciative or proud of him. Through his work as Andwell CEO (formerly Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice) and volunteer endeavors, he is a living example of the MCHP mission to enrich lives.”

Graduates, friends, and family gathered with faculty, staff, administration, and honored dignitaries to celebrate commencement. MCHP President Dr. Bissell welcomed and commented, “Our absence of a graduation keynote speaker is intentional. We want to hear the words of our class leaders. Their stories of perseverance in earning these difficult and vital credentials are the most important perspective.” Providing reflections of the class were Kayla Adams, Heather Demeny, and Tiffany McElhearn.

To recognize students who demonstrate leadership qualities, display concern and understanding for others, make decisions and assume responsibility for their actions, and establish trust in their interactions with others, current MCHP Board Chair Ned Claxton, MD, presented the MCHP Board of Trustees Award to Heather Demeny, Andrew Kapocius, and Paul Turnquist.  Dr. Bissell presented the MCHP President’s Awards for the senior students attaining the highest academic achievements to Amara Denis and Sadira Dulac. This award is given to the students with the highest GPA in each program of study.

Members of the MCHP Class of 2024 are:

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration

Andrea Donaghue       Portland

Natalie Miller              Portland

Laura Trimboli            South Berwick

Amanda Veilleux            Pepperell, MA

Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging

Ava Cameron               Ashland

Andrea Donaghue       Portland

Tayler Earl                   Union

Tiffany McElhearn      Harmony

Kimberly Yeo               Bar Harbor

 Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Brad Chicoine              Windham

Brooke Eveson             Charlotte, TN

Adeline Fabian            Auburn

Kelly Foss                     Tecumseh, MI

Adrianne Mercier       Wales

Dancile Nshimirimana Auburn

Jeanine Nshimirimana Auburn

Riki Pratt                     Auburn

Elicia Ranta                 Lewiston

Christal-Rose Stroud   Augusta

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Farhiyo Abdi                Lewiston

Maricel Albano           South Paris

Robyn Aquilante          Gardiner

Jamie Barker               Sumner

Amanda Bisson            Bryant Pond

Taylor Blanchard         North Waterboro

Moreland Brochu        Livermore

Michelle Cafferky       Biddeford

Whitney Cass              Shapleigh

Logan Champlin          Alfred

Heather Demeny         Wiscasset

Deanna Doyon             Lewiston

Sadira Dulac                Portland

Jessica Farrington       Chesterville

Cassandra Gauthier    Litchfield

Pennie Hale                 Bowdoin

Kaylyn Halliday            Hartford

Ellie Hilse                    Cape Elizabeth

Kayla Hurley                Wiscasset

Sadie Johnson              Scarborough

Katelyn Jones               Hiram

Ruben Kalonji              Auburn

Shanelle Lake              New Sharon

Maegan Lapierre        Standish

Aaron McDaniel          Lewiston

Rochelle McKinstry     Standish

Joshua McNally           Turner

Olivia Merryman         Harpswell

Brittany Mitchell         Alfred

Madison Morin           Auburn

Taylor Perfect             Otisfield

Julie Plante                  South Paris

Katie Quimby              Winslow

Troy Reed                    Wilton

Kelsie-Mae Rioux        Pownal

Nikki Rioux                  Minot

Brittany Roberts          Readfield

Haley Roderick            Lisbon

Hayley Thibeau           Gardiner

Kelsi Thibeau               Gardiner

Paul Turnquist             York

Tamara Walker           Norway

Aaron Welch               Farmington

Susan Wells                 Sabattus

Hannah Whitaker        Auburn

Gabrielle White           Scarborough

Jessica Williams          Jay

Isabel Winder              North Yarmouth

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology Program

Kayla Adams                Livermore

Elise Bentley                Gardiner

Delaney Bryant           Buxton

Emily Castonguay        Livermore Falls

Amara Denis               Sabattus

Emma Gagne              Minot

Kyla Greenleaf            Topsham

Abdi Hassan                Portland

Eliza Hotham               New Gloucester

Andrew Kapocius        Brunswick

Amber Lagasse            Lovell

Kylie Langella              Westbrook

Jennifer Leo                 Auburn

Mireille Nkulu             Windham

Hope Phelps                Windham

Rachel Roy                  Augusta

Lydia Simon                 Lisbon

Katherine True            Sidney

Emma Turkington       Poland