GNTC’s 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony coming up on Thursday in Dalton

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, 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)

About Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Georgia Northwestern Technical College provides quality workforce education to the citizens of northwest Georgia. Students have the opportunity to earn an associate degree, diploma or a certificate in aviation, business, health, industrial or public service career paths.

This past year, 13,775 people benefited from GNTC’s credit and noncredit programs. GNTC has an annual credit enrollment of 8,836 students and an additional enrollment of 4,939 people through adult education, continuing education, business and industry training and Georgia Quick Start.

For more information about GNTC, visit us at www.GNTC.edu. GNTC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees.

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, as set forth in its student catalog, GNTC complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Equity Coordinator, Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and ADA Coordinator: Brittany Elrod, Walker County Campus, Office Admin 231, 706-764-3832, belrod@gntc.edu.