LLUSPH 2021
School-wide Awards
Debbie Paley
The Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award: is given to a staff member for having made an outstanding contribution to the academic pursuits of Loma Linda University, School of Public Health.
This year’s recipient for the SPH Distinguished Service Award is: Debbie Paley
Debbie Paley
President’s Award
President’s Award: this award is given to a student who has superior scholarship, actively participates in the affairs of the student community and has demonstrated evidence of commitment to the highest ideals of the University.
This year’s recipient for the President's Award: Thomas R. Melton II
The Dean's Award
The Deans Award: is given annually to student(s) who has demonstrated superior or excellent scholarship; actively participated in the affairs of student and church community.
This year’s recipients for the Dean’s Award are: Brandon J Korompis (MHA), Anna Grace Salisbury (MPH), Michelle Danika Adams (Doctoral)
Brandon J Korompis (MHA)
Anna Grace Salisbury (MPH)
Michelle Danika Adams (Doctoral)
The Hulda Crooks Award
Hulda Crooks Award: provides funds to (a) students who personify a personal and professional commitment to health and fitness. This award encourages Loma Linda University School of Public Health students to become involved in the practical application of their educational experience through research and public health practice, and (b) student-initiated research and public health practice grants.
This year’s recipients for the Hulda Crooks Scholarship Award are: Anna Grace Salisbury, Chassitie T Char, Margarita B Martinez, Sabrina Cisneros, Tania Simone Gama Barros This year’s recipient for the Hulda Crooks Research Grant are: Brianna Egan, Fatimah Alramadhan
Anna Grace Salisbury
Chassitie T Char
Margarita B Martinez
Sabrina Cisneros
Tania Simone Gama Barros
Brianna Egan
Fatimah Alramadhan
Community Outreach Project Scholarship
Community Outreach Project Scholarship: is awarded to students who have gone over and beyond working in the San Bernardino Community through field, research and/or practical experiences. They are expected to have a high academic merit and are dedicated to the service of others.
This year’s awardees are: Sigrid Emmanuelle Panugao, Brianna Egan, Diane Han, Danielle Kilchenstein
Sigrid Emmanuelle Panugao
Diane Han
Brianna Egan
Danielle Kilchenstein
The Merrit C. Horning Award for Outstanding Student Research
The Merrit C. Horning Award for Outstanding Student Research: this recognition-based award emphasizes the good work our student researchers are doing at LLUSPH. Dr. Merritt C. Horning, an alumnus of LLU, aggressively promoted research throughout his career. This award recognizes his lifelong passion for research.
This year’s awardees are: Anna Grace Salisbury, Julie Jones, Brandon Shumway, Connie Marmolejo
Anna Grace Salisbury
Julie Jones
Brandon Shumway
Connie Marmolejo
Megan Daly
The William Dysinger Excellence in Teaching Award
The William Dysinger Excellence in Teaching Award: awarded annually by the student association to a faculty member who exemplifies excellence in teaching, Christian commitment, and support for cultural diversity.
This year’s recipient is: Megan Daly
The Charlie Liu Award
The Charlie Lie Award: awarded annually to an outstanding student, faculty, or staff member who reflects the life of Christ through a caring spirit, a listening heart, and a commitment to peace.
This year’s recipient is: Thomas Melton II
Thomas Melton II
The Ruth White Outstanding Student Award
The Ruth White Outstanding Student Award: awarded annually to an outstanding student who exemplifies a spirit of cooperation and leadership, helpfulness in scholastic efforts, and sensitivity to students from diverse culture.
This year’s recipients are: Sabrina Cisneros, Stephanie Lao
Sabrina Cisneros
Stephanie Lao
Abigail Clarke
The Wil Alexander Whole Person Care Award
The Wil Alexander Whole Person Care Award: given to the student who best exemplifies the personal, professional, and academic qualities exhibited in relation to whole person care.
This year’s recipient is: Abigail Clarke
The Randall Lewis Health Policy Fellowship Award
To present the certificates of recognition to the School of Public Health’s fellowship awardees is Jaynie Boren, Executive Director, Randall Lewis Health Policy Fellowship.
This year’s awardees are: Stephanie Lao, Zainub Ali, Sreejitha Munda Kundil
Stephanie Lao
Zainub Ali
Sreejitha Munda Kundil
Abigail Clarke
Willard & Irene Humpal Award
Willard & Irene Humpal Award: is given to an Adventist student from abroad who has been selected for church leadership.
This year’s recipient is: Abigail Clarke
Selma Andrews Scholarships
Selma Andrews Scholarships: (a) competitive grants were provided to help defray students’ costs of traveling to professional or scholarly conferences at which they were invited to participate formally in the program. (b) to registered SPH students in good standing.
This year’s recipients are:
Doctoral: Diana Freeman, Daniela Gilet, Fatimah Alramadhan
Masters: Pamela Serban, Lindsay Valenzuela
Diana Freeman
Daniela Gilet
Fatimah Alramadhan
Pamela Serban
Lindsay Valenzuela
The Delta Omega Honor Society
The Delta Omega Honor Society: membership in Delta Omega reflects the dedication of an individual to increasing the quality of the field, as well as to the protection and advancement of the health of all people.
This year’s inductees are: Thomas R Melton, Zainub Ali, Brianna Egan, Anna Grace Salisbury, Margarita B Martinez, Julie Jones, Michelle Danika Adams, Gia Hernandez, Connie Marmolejo, Robert Avina, Rachel Griffiths, Jennifer Remmers, Jessica Brownlow, Blanca Ponce de Villalvazo, Elisha Webster, John Neumann, Simone DeShields
Thomas R Melton
Zainub Ali
Brianna Egan
Anna Grace Salisbury
Margarita B Martinez
Julie Jones
Michelle Danika Adams
Gia Hernandez
Connie Marmolejo
Robert Avina
Rachel Griffiths
Jennifer Remmers
Jessica Brownlow
Blanca Ponce de Villalvazo
Elisha Webster
John Neumann
Simone DeShields
The Hammond - Hardinge Student Assistance Fund
The Hammond - Hardinge Student Assistance Fund: aids students enrolled in the School who experience a financial "shortfall" or other financial emergency.
This year’s recipients are: Daniel Rangel Jr., Rita Amen, Ugochi Ajuonu, Danielle Kilchenstein
Daniel Rangel Jr.
Ugochi Ajuonu
Rita Amen
Danielle Kilchenstein
The Callicot Student support Scholarship
The Callicot Student support Scholarship: provides financial support to Seventh-day Adventist students enrolled in the school.
This year’s recipients are: Sigrid Emmanuelle Panugao, Kelsie White, Rita Amen, Abigail Clarke, Madeline Miranda Navarro, David Zarka, Keisha Jordan
Sigrid Emmanuelle Panugao
Kelsie White
Rita Amen
Abigail Clarke
Madeline Miranda Navarro
David Zarka
Keisha Jordan
The Drs. William G. and Margaret S. Hafner Scholarship
The Drs. William G. and Margaret S. Hafner Scholarship: aids students enrolled in the School who are in good academic standing with demonstrable financial need.
This year’s recipients are: Rita Amen, Priscilla Naseery-Gonzales, David Zarka
Rita Amen
Priscilla Naseery-Gonzales
David Zarka
The International Student Assistance Scholarship
The International Student Assistance Scholarship: provides financial support to international students enrolled in the School. Special consideration is given to students expected to return to their home countries upon completion of their studies.
This year’s recipients are: Zaira Acevedo Becerril, Rose-Ann Francis, Sweta Sakore, Razaz Shaheen, Tania Simone Gama Barros
Zaira Acevedo Becerril
Rose-Ann Francis
Sweta Sakore
Razaz Shaheen
Tania Simone Gama Barros
Maria Jose Fernandez Guerrero
The Presidents’ Circle Scholarship for Hispanic Students
The Presidents’ Circle Scholarship for Hispanic Students: is awarded annually to provide scholarship assistance to Hispanic Students.
This year’s recipient is: Maria Jose Fernandez Guerrero
The Scholarship Endowment for Black Students
The Scholarship Endowment for Black Students: is awarded annually to provide scholarship assistance to Black Students.
This year’s recipients are: Daniela Gilet, Enoch Ofori
Daniela Gilet
Enoch Ofori
The Bob & Ruth Hervig School of Public Health Scholarship
The Bob & Ruth Hervig School of Public Health Scholarship: awarded to students enrolled in the School who are members of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church and who exhibit a Christian lifestyle.
This year’s recipients are: Thomas R Melton, Karen Jones, Leah Cornejo
Thomas R Melton
Karen Jones
Leah Cornejo
The SPH Dr. James L. Welch Scholarship
The SPH Dr. James L. Welch Scholarship: the award is given to a student(s) enrolled in the School without regard to specific majors, except that preferential consideration is to be given to students interested in education, research re treatment related to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
This year’s recipients are: Margarita B Martinez, Naomie Olivos
Margarita B Martinez
Naomie Olivos
Christina Cracchiolo
The SPH Stout Family Scholarship
The SPH Stout Family Scholarship: given annually to a student enrolled in the School in good and regular standing, have a financial need as determined by the Student Financial Aid Office of the university and demonstrated desire to serve people and endeavor to make man whole.
This year’s recipient is: Christina Cracchiolo
The SPH Environmental & Occupational Health Scholarship
The SPH Environmental & Occupational Health Scholarship: used for the Environmental & Occupational Health Scholarships.
This year’s recipient is: Sabrina Cisneros
Sabrina Cisneros
Alaa Bierman
The Wiesseman Doctoral Award
The Wiesseman Doctoral Award: given annually to an outstanding student enrolled in the School’s Doctor of Public Health Program. Preference is given to Seventh-day Adventist students enrolled in the preventive care program who are U.S. citizens, who have demonstrated financial need and who have maintained a G.P.A. of 3.2 or above.
This year’s recipients are: Alaa Bierman
The Community Benefit Scholarship
The Community Benefit Scholarship: open to a local student (San Bernardino and Riverside County) from underrepresented groups, including first generation students, who are committed to serving our region. Available to a first-year student.
This year’s recipient is: Taylor Pope
Taylor Pope