CSM Congratulates 80 Health Career Readiness Graduates

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students pursuing careers in health care were celebrated May 8 at the La Plata Campus during the college’s Health Career Readiness Recognition ceremony. Eighty students were recognized for completing programs this year in: Veterinary assistant; certified medical administrative assistant; health information system; certified nutrition coach; certified personal training; Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) and Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA); dental assistant; phlebotomy technician; certified clinical medical assistant; and medical laboratory technology.  

“Tonight, we celebrate more than your academic accomplishments,” CSM President Dr. Yolanda Wilson told students at the ceremony. “We celebrate your commitment to entering fields that improve lives and strengthen communities. These professions require not only technical knowledge, but also compassion, patience, and resilience. Your success reflects all of those qualities.”  

The Health Careers certifications represent a wide range of in-demand and high-impact healthcare career fields. The 10 certified occupations are projected to grow faster than average through 2033, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, accounting for hundreds of thousands of job openings across the nation.  

“Your skills are needed, your work matters, and your future is full of opportunity,” Wilson added.  

“We know that many of you balanced school with jobs, families, and other responsibilities and reaching this moment is a tremendous accomplishment. So, take pride in what you have accomplished and enjoy every moment of this recognition. You have earned it,” Wilson said.  

“Whether your next steps include entering the workforce, continuing your education, or pursuing new certifications, you are well prepared for the path ahead,” she said.  

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant: 

Olivia Bruns 

Jaelynn Murray 

MarQuita Williams 

Morgen Boone 

Courtney Smith 

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant: 

Alexandra Fisher 

Michelle Higgs 

Remy Jones 

Z’Khyia Lucas 

Amanda Morris 

Certified Nutrition Coach: 

Sara Allwine 

Isabelle Anastasi 

Trent Barbour 

Linwood Earl Battle III 

Joyellen Beck 

Jenelle Champ 

Chris Cooley 

Joshuah Dawson 

Brandon Estep 

Nicholas Finamore 

Dylan Hannah 

Dakota Headley 

Chancellor Howard 

Acouyai Jackson 

Brennan Krex 

James McGlone 

Lamont Odum 

Deborah Osvatics 

Christopher Pereira 

Dominic Queen 

Lexi Reeder 

Anthony Segarra 

William Thomas 

Braeden Tiralla 

Victor Torres 

Brandon Wible 

Certified Personal Training: 

Trent Barbour 

Chancellor Howard 

Ava Kane 

Nyla Parker 

Zoi Whitsett 

CNA/GNA: 

Cayla Kriner 

Rebekah Lamers 

Kailey Mundo 

Ciara Queen 

Nyeshia Swailes 

Owen Whalen 

Alena Wilkinson 

Lia Willis 

Dental Assistant:  

Camryn Eckard 

Lindsay Fletcher 

Ariel Mcclain 

Thu Nguyen 

Christine Prigge 

Jacob Quasney 

Health Information System: 

Caniesha Barnes  

Michele Gibson  

Krisann Mullican 

Medical Laboratory Technology: 

Haven Kloiber-Hirshman  

Fiona Ross 

Phlebotomy Technician: 

Cassidy Conte 

Arianna Rice 

Victoria Young 

Hannah Robinson 

Veterinary Assistant: 

Regann Ambrister 

Chelsea Bassford 

Danay Bowens 

Kayani Dalton 

Maya Dupree 

Samuel Fahey 

Dy’men Fisher 

Brionna-Aujae Gantt 

Svenna Gonzalez-Escalante 

Jayla Jones 

Abbygael Mirando 

Katelynn Mueller 

Maura Stephens 

Josie Weaver 

Samantha Wood 

Kaylee Wynne 

For more photos of the ceremony, visit https://csmphoto.zenfolio.com/spring25hcrr.