SLHRD Graduate Hooding Ceremony
Welcome to the official recognition page for the most recent graduates of the School of Leadership and Human Resource Development (SLHRD) at LSU. Here, we proudly celebrate those who have earned their master’s or doctoral degrees, marking a significant milestone in their academic and professional journeys.
These graduates were formally honored during the SLHRD Graduate Hooding Ceremony, a meaningful in-person event held the day before LSU’s official commencement. This intimate celebration brings together faculty, staff, family, and friends to recognize the accomplishments of our graduates in a more personal and memorable setting.
A highlight of the ceremony is the keynote address, delivered by a distinguished guest—often an alumnus, faculty member, or a leader who has made a pivotal impact in the field of Human Resource Development research.
We invite you to explore the names of our newest SLHRD graduates and join us in celebrating their success and bright futures.
Gracy Gandy and Dr. Missy Korduner
– Photo By: Sean Gasser
Meet Our Graduates
Ceremony Details
Date: Thrusday, August 14, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Huey P. Long Fieldhouse Ballroom, LSU
Order of Ceremony
Welcome
Roland W. Mitchell, PhD
Dean, College of Human Sciences & Education
Hooding of Graduates
Petra A. Robinson, PhD
Interim Director, School of Leadership & Human Resource Development
Missy Korduner, PhD
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, SLHRD
Tyree Mitchell, PhD
Associate Professor, School of Leadership & Human Resource Development
Tracey E. Rizzuto, PhD
Professor, School of Leadership & Human Resource Development
Keynote Speaker
Dorothy Kemp, PhD
Director of Educational Support Services & Learning Specialist
Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes
Closing
Petra A. Robinson, PhD
Graduates
Doctor of Philosophy
Kelli Bates
Kadaja Cryer
Andrae Holliday, Jr.
Corai Jackson
Master of Science, On Campus
Salma Akther
Mustapha Bello
Payton Stewart
Master of Science, Online
Alexandria Alleva
Nnonye Asonye
Justine Beeman
Caitlynn Bennett*
Tonya Cain
Shelby Canada*
Lily Cataldo
Tyler Comeaux
Anastasia Cray
Sandra Devine
Gary Elsken
Brittany Galloway
James Graves
Kaylei Green
Angelica Hammond*
Ciara Heiser
Michael Hodge
Madison Humphries*
Dominick Hurtado
Sherri Johnson
Gabriel Johnson
Jacob Jones*
Ysatis Jordan
Jaclyn Kranjec
Shelby Mayfield
Ashley McLean
Colby Means
Claire Moran
Elizabeth Oxley
Brent Perkins
Madison Raborn
Angela Ramirez
Sonia Rodriguez Ibarra
Angelica Rogers
Ryan Roy
Lauron Scott
Elizabeth Sexton
Taylor Skelton*
Jordan Neal Stewart*
Jillian Stewart
Mikaela Tibbs
Eden Walkowski*
Melanie Wang*
Missy Watson
Karen Williams
Latrina Williams
Lucas Williamson
Ashton Wood
Jason World Turner
Melissa Wright*
Dana Zaro
*MS in LHRD with a concentration in Workforce Development
**Graduate Certificate in WFD
Program Faculty
Oliver S. Crocco, EdD
Associate Professor
Leanna Cupit, PhD
Instructor
Edward Gibbons, PhD
Associate Professor of Professional Practice
Karen Palmer, PhD
Instructor
J.P. Hatala, PhD
Associate Professor of Professional Practice
Ague Mae Manongsong, PhD
Assistant Professor
Wynde Jones, PhD
Instructor
Missy Korduner, PhD
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice
Renata Lyons, PhD
Instructor
Tyree Mitchell, PhD
Associate Professor
Sunyoung Park, PhD
Associate Director
Professor
Erin Richard, PhD
Associate Professor
Tracey Rizzuto, PhD
Professor
Petra Robinson, PhD
Interim Director
Associate Professor
Michelle Todd, PhD
Assistant Professor
Ceremony Details
Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Huey P. Long Fieldhouse Ballroom, LSU
Order of Ceremony
Welcome
Mary Woods, PhD
Assistant Dean of Strategy, College of Human Sciences & Education
Hooding of Graduates
Elwood “Ed” F. Holton, EdD
Director, School of Leadership & Human Resource Development
Missy Korduner, PhD
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, SLHRD
Keynote Speaker
Sandy Michelet
Vice President of Human Resource at Sparkhound
Member of the Advisory Board of the Leadership Development Institute, LSU
Closing
Elwood “Ed” F. Holton, EdD
Graduates
Master of Science, On Campus
Ashlyn Cole
Walker Creedon
Kirby Kock
Master of Science, Online
Eliana Ball*
Kristin Bourgeois*
Shawnda Carter
Cheyenne Catalano
Madison Chase
Andrew Clements
Rebekah Cooper*
Brandie Domangue
Naheeda Dugawala
Kale Emshoff
Juliana Gomez Enriquez
Trenton Ghoram
Brion Green*
Neron North-Green*
Tammy Hall*
Ja’Nae Jackson*
Helena Kemp
Jennifer Kennison*
Monica Kinchen
Aariel Kirklin*
Tyra Kleppen*
John Maurer
Michaela Mura
Kristy Murphy
Meghan Page
Jacob Reed
Leigh Roberts
Erin Rynkiewicz*
Malik Simpson
TiJai Stephens
Delina Tesfai*
Cindy Simms-West*
Brittney Williams*
*MS in LHRD with a concentration in Workforce Development
**Graduate Certificate in WFD
Program Faculty
Elwood F. “Ed” Holton, III, EdD
Director & Professor
Oliver S. Crocco, EdD
Associate Director & Associate Professor
Leanna Cupit, PhD
Instructor
Edward Gibbons, PhD
Associate Professor of Professional Practice
Karen Palmer, PhD
Instructor
J.P. Hatala, PhD
Associate Professor of Professional Practice
Ague Mae Manongsong, PhD
Assistant Professor
Wynde Jones, PhD
Instructor
Missy Korduner, PhD
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice
Renata Lyons, PhD
Instructor
Tyree Mitchell, PhD
Associate Professor
Sunyoung Park, PhD
Professor
Erin Richard, PhD
Associate Professor
Tracey Rizzuto, PhD
Professor
Petra Robinson, PhD
Associate Professor
Michelle Todd, PhD
Assistant Professor
Ceremony Details
Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Huey P. Long Fieldhouse Ballroom, LSU
Order of Ceremony
Welcome
Roland Mitchell, PhD
Dean, College of Human Sciences & Education
Hooding of Graduates
Elwood “Ed” F. Holton, EdD
Director, SLHRD
Missy Korduner, PhD
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, SLHRD
Keynote Speaker
Yvette Marsh, PhD
Assistant Vice President for Talent Management, LSU Foundation
Closing
Elwood “Ed” F. Holton, EdD
Graduates
Master of Science, On Campus
Eugene Annorbah
Priscilla Aroboi
Jennifer Cristina
Evan Fanguy
Grace Gandy
Bailey Ortega
Ujunwa Ozioko
Yelena Shchennikova
Master of Science, Online
Lisa Adkins*
Ashley Ahart
Brett Alsid*
Kenya Artis
Abbey Ball
Hope Bourg
Natalie Brown
Anecia Carroll-Bankston*
Kristina Case
Kayla Charles*
Amanda Corado
Melanie Cotton
Melinda Day*
Ogochukwu Ekufu
Michelle Fearn*
Whitney Folan
Ana Fuller
Esmeralda Gonzalez
Ashli Hall*
Triana Harris
Wiley Husley*
Charity Humbert*
Kristi Ingram
Demetric Jackson*
Ambra Jackson
Makayla James
Carla Jeffcoat*
Kaleb Kelly
Angelique Kirk*
Brooks Klimek*
Kailen Lee*
Kristen Lee*
Amber Lewis*
Linda Maples
Demetrius McDonald
Kasey Merlo
Stephanie Murray*
Iriel Nunnery
Roderick Orr
Tim Pagones*
Johanny Perez*
Maria Perez
Ashley Peters
Alonia Preston
Katelyn Raines*
Luis Reyes*
Aysja Rochon*
Morgan Shiver*
Cindy West*
Natalie Spatola
Adriana Stahl
Denisse Torrella Perez
Michelle Turner**
Hayley Vierling
Carolyn Webster
Abigale Weleski*
*MS in LHRD with a concentration in Workforce Development
**Graduate Certificate in WFD