Asian Pacific Islander Graduate Celebration
Asian Pacific Islander Grad was started in 2001. This event commemorates the accomplishments of the Asian & Pacific Islander communities and their allies.
For many historically underrepresented and traditionally marginalized students, graduating from college signifies success not only for themselves but also for their family and friends. The Intercultural Center recognizes the importance of this milestone with celebrations that offer Saint Mary’s students the opportunity to publicly thank the people who helped them on their journey.
Asian Pacific Islander Graduates
Ashley Barr
Mylan Biltz
BriYana Linda NeShelle Butler
Emily Cai
Ariel Canonizado
Jynelle Christine Cedro
Madisyn Chinn
Cheska Marie Cunanan
Joshua Dandan
Lydia Deng
Bryn Dexheimer
Michael Esquivel-Cheung
Margaret Lynne Santos Garbo
Jazlynn Gee
Jasmine Gilmete
Jordan Gorospe
Douglas Nishimura Isidro
Christelle Julia Jara
Mariah Khalaf
Samantha Lai
Mahesh kumar Lakshminarayanan
Sonali Anil Lalwani
Tangitangiaealamoni Latu
Janet Lee
Agnes Lurli Librodo
Christian Limpin-Barroga
Melissa Fay Lok-Lee
Jeannine Marie Manguiat Megia
Maya Isabelle Marquez
Michael Montinola
Daniel Nguyen
Isidro Miguel Orot
Sean William Palaad
Cristina Pelayo
Nikki Phan
Jeramiah Pinaula
Justin Poon
Samuelu Poueu
Chantylle Pradera
Gabriella Ramirez
Kindlelon Respicio
Jacob Ricafrente
Mikaela Robles
Kiran Bains Sahota
Mae-Breanna Salinas
Henna Shaghasi
Maile Shelley
Anisha Dhillon Singh
Bosco Tang
Kayla Dominique Tumakay
Jennifer Van
Marci Bach Van Horn
Aaron Vaz
Janice Vong
Michael Yee
Andrea Zaragoza
Awards

Ardi Samonte
Success Coach, Student Engagement & Academic Success
DEAN GRACE CARDENAS-TOLENTINO AWARD
Awarded to a faculty or staff member who the graduating class feels has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the Asian Pacific Islander community at Saint Mary’s.

Cheska Cunanan
Bachelor of Science, Allied Health Science
STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD
Awarded to a graduating student who the graduating class feels has demonstrated exceptional service and leadership to the Asian Pacific Islander community at Saint Mary’s.
Staff and Faculty Congratulations
A compilation video message of congratulations and best wishes from just some of the SMC faculty and staff whom the graduating class identified as influential mentors and professors along their respective journeys.
Features: Alicia Rusoja, Álvaro Ramírez, Amissa Miller, Carrie Davis, Cathy Davalos, Cesar Ramos, David Quijada, Denise Witzig, Emily Klein, Jeanine King, Jennifer Pigza, Kathy Littles, Legacy Lee, Loan Dao, Maria Luisa Ruiz, Michael J. Viola, Myrna Santiago, Scott Schonfeldt-Aultman and Ynez Wilson Hirst