College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students who have chosen to pursue careers in health care were lauded and celebrated Jan. 16 during the college’s Health Career Readiness Recognition in La Plata.
Ninety-six students were recognized for completing programs to become certified nursing assistants, geriatric nursing assistants, dental assistants, phlebotomy technicians, certified clinical medical assistants, paramedics, certified nutrition coaches, and certified personal trainers.
“Congratulations to the first graduating class of 2025,” CSM President Dr. Yolanda Wilson told the students. “You have worked so hard, studied many hours, and finished strong. And we couldn’t be more proud of you.”
“At CSM, we are steadfast in our commitment to addressing the evolving needs of employers who seek an educated and skilled workforce; as well as addressing the wants and needs of our students who eagerly want to join that workforce,” Wilson continued. “All of the graduates in this room are strengthening Southern Maryland’s labor market by becoming trained healthcare practitioners in our healthcare work sectors.”
The president noted the partnership between CSM and the Calvert Internal Medicine Group in the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Apprenticeship. The medical practice provides apprenticeships and CSM provides related technical instruction for the apprentices.
Personnel needs in the medical field will only continue to grow in the United States. Citing figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, Wilson said there are 1.9 million openings in these medical fields projected each year due to employment growth and the need to replace workers to leave the occupations permanently. “In other words, we really need you in these professions, doing this important work,” she said.
Congratulations are extended to:
CNA/GNA:
- Theresa Ceasar
- Ashley Caine
- Haven Dickens
- Maxwell Gingue
- Jasmine Hawkins
- Mary Hawkins
- Sean Hume
- Alexis Ivory
- Samantha Paige
- Susan Pierce
- Morgan Waggoner
- Stephanie Williams
Dental Assistant:
- Rachel Burriss
- Shailyn Crush
- Dani Grissom
- Sara Hardy
- Felicia Howard
- Drayanna James
- Briana Levi
- Sydney Lyall, Esq.
- Laila Moasser
- Amanda Ostenso
- Sammantha Salerno-Chase
- Kimberly Sanchez
Phlebotomy Technician:
- Madisen Abramson
- Angelee Allen
- Kobe Belton
- Geisha Bowie
- Andrea Carroll
- Mia Corbin
- Oumou Kone
- Satoy Reid-Butler
- Crystal Said
- Karen Stone, Esq.
- Katina Thomas
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant:
- Noelia Breslau
- Emalee Brooks
- Herson Castro
- Brenda Hernandez Barahona
- Braelyn King
- Morgan Madison
- Desteny Mallory
- Melida Meza
- Andrea Montoya
- Stacy Moore
- Alyssa Murphy
- Ruvimbno Nzuwah
- Courtney Potts
- Ava Schlueter
- Courtney Sharkey
- Ryanne Swamy
- Taylynn Taylor
- Monae Washington
- Sydney Watson
- Shannon Williams
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant:
- Perseal Goff
- Sanaya Williams
Paramedic:
- Savannah Gaskill
- Brian Kelly
- Kaleigh Moore
- Shannon Riley-Wince
- Elizabeth Shelton
Certified Nutrition Coach:
- Isaiah Alexander
- Sara Allwine
- Dorian Bianchi Arraiz
- Derrick Brown
- Will Buckler
- Allyn Casaje
- Megan Chroniger
- Zachary Cooper
- Anayah Hale
- James Akue Moevi-Hans
- Erin Huber
- Leah Hunter
- Joshua Jacobs
- Serending Jawo
- Amber Jones
- Laura Jones
- Ava Kane
- Michael Lipperini
- Joshua Morgan
- Shelby Pascual-Morin
- Lamont Odum
- Quinton Perry
- Gabriel Rodriguez
- Jayda Savoy
- Emily Scheibach
- Caleb Thomas
- LilyAnn Walter
- Madson Zambito
Certified Personal Training:
- Linwood Battle
- Zania Colden
- Leah Hunter
- Lillie Nelson
- Jacob Schmelzer
- Stephanie Williams
To see more photos of the ceremony, visit https://csmphoto.zenfolio.com/winter25hcrr.
