Wednesday, December 3, 2025–9:30 a.m.
-News Release-
Approximately 300 students from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) nine-county service area will exit the Dalton Convention Center on Thursday, Dec. 4, armed with the education and technical training needed to kick-start their careers.
The 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony will begin at 6 p.m.
After students, administrators, and faculty march into place during Processional and stand for the National Anthem, the Invocation will be led by Leyner Argueta, program director and instructor of Business Management at GNTC.
Dr. Heidi Popham, president of GNTC, will welcome guests. Dr. Elizabeth Anderson, vice president of Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness at GNTC, will introduce commencement address speaker Jennifer Dixon, GNTC’s Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year.
Legare Price, associate vice president of Student Success at GNTC, will recognize High Honor and Honor graduates. A special recognition for graduates who are veterans, FBLA Collegiate members, SkillsUSA members, and Student Government Association members will also be led by Price.
Dr. Anderson will present the graduates, and Dr. Popham will confer the graduates with associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
Stuart Phillips, vice president of Student Affairs and Student Success at GNTC, will serve as the graduation announcer.
Susan Bowman, program director, assistant dean, and instructor of Health Information Management Technology at GNTC, will administer the GNTC Alumni Association Oath prior to Dr. Popham’s closing remarks.
Listed are graduates that are participating in the 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony showing (from left) the graduate’s name and program of study. This list does not include students that have graduated, but are not participating in the ceremony, or students that registered for the ceremony after the commencement program was printed:
Associate of Applied Science degree
Holly Adekoya, Health Care Management
Kailey Allmon, Vascular
Ruth E. Alonso Velasquez, Vascular
Angela Alvarez, Adult Echocardiography
Sujahiler Ambrocio, Radiologic Technology
Alex Andrade, Surgical Technology
Joshua Aaron Arnold, Business Management
Madison Atkins, Paramedicine
Savannah M. Atkins, Surgical Technology
Ashlynn Baity, Vascular
Axxel Banda, Business Management
Leslie Barajas, Radiologic Technology
Miguel Bautista Tercero, Cybersecurity
Sarah Lynn Bearden, Adult Echocardiography
Anna M. Beck, Radiologic Technology
Jamie Beasley, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Esmeralda Benitez, Criminal Justice Technology
Alfonso Blanco, Automation Engineering Technology
Jennifer Brewer, Business Technology
Maggie M. Brooks, Radiologic Technology
Bryce Broyles, Automotive Technology
Kayce Bunch, Accounting
Andrea N. Burchard, Business Management
Jacey E. Burks, Vascular
Ashton Alandon Burley, Business Management
Carson Marie Butler, Vascular
Ethan Cameron, Drafting Technology
Lans Dakota Carcioppolo, Paramedicine
Carina Carrillo, Networking Specialist
Rosa Castillo, Radiologic Technology
Kary Castro, Business Management
Nery Castro, Business Management
Jamie L. Caylor, Business Management
Amanda Chadwell, Business Technology
Gretchen Clark, Radiologic Technology
Laiya Coast, Health Care Management
Kaylee D. Collis, Culinary Arts
Anthony R. Cornejo, Instrumentation and Controls Technician
Leslie I. Cortes, Radiologic Technology
Lauren Craig, Business Healthcare Technology
Melody B. Cress, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
McKennah G. Curry, Accounting
Jennifer Dale, Accounting
Mckenzie A. Davenport, Medical Assisting
Beverly Davis, Surgical Technology
Christopher L. Davis, Automation Engineering Technology
Rihanna D. Davis, Automotive Technology
Gayler Diaz-Vasquez, Business Management
Brandon Nicholas Dickie, Automotive Technology
Linsay Dixon, Business Management
Thomas Dobson, Culinary Arts
Makayla A. Drabik, Criminal Justice Technology
Praise Eguavoen, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Maureen Nicole Elder, Surgical Technology
Omar Espitia, Computer Support Specialist
Hillary Fink, Adult Echocardiography
Ariana R. Foster-Moore, Business Management
Judith Fraire Mendoza, Construction Management
Azucena Garcia, Radiologic Technology
Raul Eulogio Garcia, Networking Specialist
Aydenn Faith Gargus, Radiologic Technology
Kimberly Gohley, Criminal Justice Technology
Jacqueline D. Gomez Hernandez, Radiologic Technology
Dexter Brayan Gonzales-Ramirez, Automotive Technology
Keily Fabiola Gonzalez, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Roxana Gonzalez, Surgical Technology
Yonatan Gonzalez-Velasquez, Construction Management
Taylor Gosnell, Business Technology
Kylee Jessica Grace, Health Care Management
Bricen Z. Gregory, Cybersecurity
Jada D. Hawkins, Web Site Design/Development
Samantha Hayward, Medical Assisting
Leslie Hernandez, Business Healthcare Technology
Maryam Joana Hernandez, Business Technology
Kayla Elizabeth Hibbs, Radiologic Technology
Jaycie Hill, Radiologic Technology
Lexi Rin Hill, Business Management
Jennifer Hinds, Accounting
Mary E. Hodge, Business Management
Trinity Horton, Adult Echocardiography
Misty Hudson, Business Management
Shane Christian Hupp, Aviation Maintenance Technology
Elyssia D. Jackson, Medical Assisting
Alexus B. Johnson, Medical Assisting
Darnetta Johnson-Powell, Accounting
James Troy Ashworth Jolly, Automation Technology
Andrea Marie Jordan, Medical Assisting
Betty Ann Kennedy, Criminal Justice Technology
Sarah C. Kent, Radiologic Technology
Aaron M. Keyes, Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Alyssa R. Knott, Vascular
Christopher Langhorst, Drafting Technology
Adan Lara Jimenez, Business Management
Monica Layne, Early Childhood Care and Education
Mariangelica Ledesma, Radiologic Technology
Ashley Brianne Lee, Radiologic Technology
Kara Lockridge, Surgical Technology
Alejandra Jessica Lugo, Business Management
Malleylin Maldonado, Adult Echocardiography
Julia Elizabeth Martin, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Andy Martinez, Automotive Technology
Yoselin Martinez-Jarquin, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Bianca McClain, Health Care Management
Macie Grace McGarity, Radiologic Technology
Alexia McGowan, Vascular
Martin Meza, Radiologic Technology
Sarah Meza, Surgical Technology
Taylor Lynn Madison Moore, Medical Assisting
Alec Mottashed, Aviation Maintenance Technology
Andrew Trenton Newberry, Automation Technology
Karma May Nichols, Criminal Justice Technology
Jesse Luke Nicholson, Precision Machining and Manufacturing
Patricia Nunez, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Alexis Ann Olive, Adult Echocardiography
Tabatha Oney, Marketing Management
Erik Ortiz, Automation Technology
Tya Lisette Owens, Radiologic Technology
Giovanni Pacheco Loredo, Automation Engineering Technology
Winiferd Dijanni Palma, Criminal Justice Technology
Lyle Jordan Parent, Automation Technology
Whitfield Hilton Payne Jr., Cybersecurity
Ellijah U. Pineda, Automation Engineering Technology
Harli Elizabeth Ponders, Surgical Technology
William Quintana, Culinary Arts
Katie M. Ramey, Business Management
Janet Rangel, Health Care Management
Karen Reano-Flores, Radiologic Technology
Summer Dawn Rediger, Business Management
Ashley L. Regalado, Cybersecurity
Joseluis Rendon, Automation Technology
Roxie M. Riley, Culinary Arts
Madison Leigh Roberson, Radiologic Technology
Peyton Jade Robinson, Adult Echocardiography
Celeste Rodriguez, Marketing Management
Desirae Rogers, Early Childhood Care and Education
Enrique Romero, Automation Technology
A’liyah Kayla Rucker, Business Management
Stephanie M. Sanchez, Cybersecurity
Sierra Sanders, Early Childhood Care and Education
Monique Satcher, Health Care Management
Jenifer Segura, Surgical Technology
Stephanie Silva, Radiologic Technology
Hanna E. Smith, Medical Assisting
Spencer Spayd, Aviation Maintenance Technology
Megan Tearany Stansell, Health Care Management
Amber Stuart, Surgical Technology
Savannah K. Tanner, Vascular
Nakesia Thomas, Social Work Assistant
Samantha V. Thompson, Business Management
Lindsey H. Tidwell, Business Management
Clauteka Timberlake, Adult Echocardiography
Frenda Tomas Matias, Medical Assisting
Chloe L. Torres, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Eduardo Torres, Automation Engineering Technology
Shandelle Touzalin, Criminal Justice Technology
Alexandria M. Towery, Social Work Assistant
Shelby Brooke Tucker, Business Management
Rian Turner, Business Management
Oscar Vasquez Ulloa, Instrumentation and Controls Technician
Tony Vega, Automotive Technology
Dallanary I. Velasquez Vasquez, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Alex Devin Vicente Vasquez, Construction Management
August Skye Wade, Surgical Technology
Ailsa Webb, Medical Assisting
Jennifer West, Medical Assisting
Joel Robert Westbrook, Social Work Assistant
Erin L. Wiley, Radiologic Technology
Shirley A. Willis, Surgical Technology
Andrew Young, Automation Technology
Artemio Daniel Zavala, Instrumentation and Controls Technician
Associate of Science in Nursing
Elizabeth Contez Abernathy
Brenna Lauren Collins
Carlee Ann Corbin
Netashna Elizabeth Dianne Ford
Tjede S. Howard
Heather B. Lee
Kimberly A. Lopez
Sisi Mariela Mendez Jimenez
Brittany Lashea Moore
Alaina M. Robinson
Savannah Grace Watkins
Diploma
Javino Andres, Automation Technology
Jertzain H. Arias Jr., Automotive Technology
Connor Douglas Aycock, Electrical Systems Technology
Yoni E. Bautista, Air Conditioning Technology
Toni Bell, Health Information Coding
Morgan G. Bostic, Dental Assisting
Robert E. Branum, Cybersecurity
Jayda Lynne Brown, Practical Nursing
Krista Bryson, Practical Nursing
Stephen Perry Byrd, Welding and Joining Technology
Andrew J. Coker, Air Conditioning Technology
Jeffrey S. Coker, Air Conditioning Technology
Jaime Lynne Cooper, Medical Assisting
Shonna Yvette Cordle, Medical Assisting
Madeline Grace Crowley, Cosmetology
Stachia Davis, Business Management
Breanna Renee Donaldson, Marketing Management
Evelyn Eve, Medical Assisting
Kiera Tasha Foster, Dental Assisting
Adrian Pizano Guzman, Aviation Maintenance Technology
Danny Howe, EMS Professions
Madison L. Huskey, Cosmetology
Jaslen A. Jimenez, Dental Assisting
Tylan J. Kinnebrew, Automotive Technology
Xander L. Ledford, Electrical Systems Technology
Jasmin Leon Reyes, Business Management
Bryan Lopez, Electrical Systems Technology
Evy Lopez-Coronado, Medical Assisting
Selena A. Maxwell, Medical Assisting
Nasiah McVay, Culinary Arts
Brayan Medina, Air Conditioning Technology
Jennifer Odalis Miranda, Business Technology
Jesus Miranda, Welding and Joining Technology
Dakota Joe Montoya, Welding and Joining Technology
Eduardo L. Morales, Welding and Joining Technology
Nicole Jean Ann Morgan, Cosmetology
Julissa Navarro, Medical Assisting
Jennifer Ortiz Casimiro, Criminal Justice Technology
Makayla LeeAnne Pendergraft, Accounting
Lisa Redding, Medical Assisting
Edu Rendon, Welding and Joining Technology
John Micah Richardson, Culinary Arts
Maritza Romero, Cosmetology
Benito Rubino, Welding and Joining Technology
Arthuro A. Rubio, Perez Electrical Systems Technology
Danielle Smith, Medical Assisting
Sara Stephen, Accounting
Indira Clarissa Teng, Accounting
Courtney N. Thompson, Cosmetology
Adam Tucker, Medical Assisting
Nataly Jaqueline Vigil Rodriguez, Accounting
Courtney F. Villagomez, Cosmetology
Morgan Vincent, Cosmetology
Tayler F. Watson, Dental Assisting
Eathen Weaver, Welding and Joining Technology
Technical Certificate of Credit
Jackson Morgan Allen, Aviation Maintenance Technician-Airframe
Berenise Barajas, Early Childhood Care and Education Basics
Bianca Reshay Bell, Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician-Adv
Brileigh E. Biddy, Master Cosmetology
Olivia L. Bojczuk, Master Cosmetology
Jordan Bowen, Master Cosmetology
Heather Bowers, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Trista Boyd, Practical Nursing Certificate
Shyanne Lynne Bridges, Master Cosmetology
Braedyn James Brousseau, Aviation Maintenance Technician
Adam Greyson Brumit, CNA (Nurse Aide Accelerated)
Virginia Claire Carswell, Medical Coding
Jessica Casey, Phlebotomy Technician
Ethan C. Center, CNA (Nurse Aide Accelerated)
Madison K. Chapman, Clinical Office Assistant
Debra Cheek, Early Childhood Care and Education Basics
Alexis Chester, Practical Nursing Certificate
Emilee Clements, Master Cosmetology
Kassidy R. Clements, Master Cosmetology
Maria V. Cordero Arcaya, Early Childhood Care and Education Basics
Jennifer Cruz, Central Sterile Supply Processing Tech (Basic)
Sabrina Cruz, Central Sterile Supply Processing Tech (Basic)
Amy Daniela Diaz-Barrientos, Clinical Office Assistant
Ashley A. Downs, CNA (Nurse Aide Accelerated)
Danielle Jewel Echols, Master Cosmetology
Teiana Ely, Clinical Office Assistant
Kimberli Escalante Sanchez, Master Cosmetology
Rylee D. Evans, Gas Tungsten ARC Welder
Araceli Gann, Logistics Management Specialist
Tani A. Glass Green, Practical Nursing Certificate
Oscar Gonzalez, Commercial Truck Driving-Class A
Alisoanette Yaris Gotay Santiago, Early Childhood Care and Education Basics
Kailey Hayes, Master Cosmetology
Lucila Hernandez-Nicolas, Microsoft Office Applications Professional
Jasmine Hester, Practical Nursing Certificate
Cody Higdon, Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician-Adv
Eboni Starr Jackson, Master Cosmetology
Kimberlee Jaylyn Johnson, Human Resource Management Specialist
Roberto Carlos Juan-Andres, Catering Specialist
Autumn L. Knowles, Master Cosmetology
Lola Odessa Ledford, CNA (Nurse Aide Accelerated)
Mahogany Little, Salon and Spa Support Specialist
Lateisha Logan, Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician-Adv
Marissa Sarahi Lon Morales, Human Resource Management Specialist
Andrew James Martin, CNC Specialist
Ayla Martin, Human Resource Management Specialist
Destiny Massey-Burgin, Early Childhood Care and Education Basics
Andrea McSears, Practical Nursing Certificate
Juliana Cecilia Mendoza, Master Cosmetology
Makayla M. Mendoza, Clinical Office Assistant
Obdulio Vicente Mendoza, Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician-Adv
Kimberly Ortiz, Phlebotomy Technician
Clara Rae Painter, Healthcare Billing and Coding Specialist
Liliana Perez-Garcia, Phlebotomy Technician
Leslie Perez-Martinez, Master Cosmetology
Ashley Amanda Prickett, Practical Nursing Certificate
Ma.Lourdes Pulido, Early Childhood Care and Education Basics
Karen M. Rodriguez Melendez, Early Childhood Care and Education Basics
Patsy F. Sanchez, Practical Nursing Certificate
Yaniria Santiago Merced, Clinical Office Assistant
Erin Taylor Seal, Phlebotomy Technician
Samantha N. Segoviano, Rico Early Childhood Care and Education Basics
Michelle Iris Smith, Phlebotomy Technician
Blanca D. Solorzano, Early Childhood Care and Education Basics
Addison L. Spivey, Clinical Office Assistant
Marsha D. Stanley, Clinical Office Assistant
Taylor Marie Toledo, Master Cosmetology
Yuri Melisa Tomas-Velasquez, Clinical Office Assistant
Kinsley O. Tushim, Master Cosmetology
Amariliz Vail-Mateo, Master Cosmetology
Sylvia Wade, Practical Nursing Certificate
Katelynn White, Medical Coding
Skylarr Williams, Healthcare Billing and Coding Specialist
Anna Grace Wilson, Master Cosmetology
Kensley Yarbrough, Master Cosmetology
Chloe G. Young CNA, (Nurse Aide Accelerated)