2026 Blue & Gold Ceremony
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
Agenda
Opening Remarks
Lin Zhan, PHD, RN, FAAN
Dean and Professor, UCLA School of Nursing
Keynote Speaker
Alex Tchekanov
BS Alumnus Class of 2023, UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing
Faculty Speaker
Karin Jackson, RN, MSN, CNL
Lecturer
Message from Development & Alumni Relations
Christopher Cloar
Executive Director of Development and Alumni Affairs
Message from UCLA Health
Karen Grimley, PhD, MBA, RN, FACHE, NEA-BC, FAAN
Chief Nurse Executive, UCLA Health
Assistant Dean, UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing
Student Awards
Pinning of Bachelor of Science Candidates
Names read by Glenda Totten, DNP, RN, PHN, CNS
Adjunct Assistant Professor & Prelicensure Assistant Program Director
Student Slideshow
International Pledge for Nurses
Barbara M. Bates-Jensen PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Professor of Nursing and Medicine
Closing Remarks
Emma Cuenca, DNP, RN, CCRN, CSC, CNS
Reception to Follow
Candidates for Bachelor of Science
Legend:
§ Summa Cum Laude | ≪ Cum Laude | ∴ Magna Cum Laude | * Sigma Theta Tau member | + Alpha Tau Delta member
Tristen Aguinaldo
Leah Ahn+
Aderinsola Akintade+
Ayomide Akintola
Michelle Alas
Rachel Alazar+
Billy Alvarez*
Audric Kael Banuelos-Hernandez
Tiffany Bui
Nanette Castaneto
Kylie Cheng∴
Daniel Cho
Loretta Cleary+
Kirsten Casie Clemente
Jenna Costello*
Katherine Davila
Emily Diep*+
Nailea Espinal Baires
Hannah Fiel
Elisabeth Marysia Wydzga Figueroa
Nicholas Flores+§
Jenifer Fonseca+
Shrusti Gajera+
Adja Gakou+
Camila Garcia
Dalilah García
Gloria Garcia
Ellie Garcia Barrueta+
Enid Gonzalez
Abigail Harripersad+
Liana Hernandez
Ysabella Hernandez+
Kiiana Beatriz Mangosing Hilario
Bethany Hsieh§
Janice Jung
Yewon Kang§
Jin Kim≪
Rachel Lee
Christina Li+§
Elena Li+
Serena (Zheng) Li
Brandy Lopez-Villagomez
Kindersley Manchame+
Nikita Manyak
Leilani Mareko
Jude Marting+
Alana Mieses
Andrea Mora
Carolyn Nguyen+
Megan Nim+≪
Paris Nicole Ortega
Sarah Oung
Nicole Pablico
Danielle Paisley+
Unnati Prajapati+
Olivia Reed*≪
Riley Rehfeld*
Brylie Streit∴
Kay Tam+§
Jessa Tiu*+
Jacqueline Velasquez
Hannah Vera
International Pledge for Nurses
In full knowledge of the obligations I am undertaking, I promise to care for the sick with all the skills and understanding I possess, without regard to race, creed, colour, politics or social status, sparing no effort to conserve life, to alleviate suffering, and to promote health.
I will respect at all times, the dignity and religious beliefs of the patients under my care, holding in confidence all personal information entrusted to me, and refraining from any action that might endanger life or health.
I will endeavor to keep my professional knowledge and skill at the highest level, and to give loyal support and cooperation, to all members of the health team.
I will do my utmost to honor the international code of nursing ethics, and to uphold the integrity of the professional nurse.