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PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND NATIONAL ANTHEM
Dr. Philip LaPolt
Interim Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
CSU Dominguez Hills ROTC Color Guard
Justin Parenteau
National Anthem Singer
WELCOME AND PLATFORM PARTY INTRODUCTION
Dr. Thomas A. Parham
President
INTRODUCTION OF STUDENT SPEAKER
Dr. Sheela Pawar
Chair, Academic Senate
STUDENT SPEAKER
Itxchel Estrada
BS, Sociology
INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Philip LaPolt
Interim Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Dr. Joe Ramos
President & CEO, The Lundquist Institute
ALUMNI PINNING
Ms. Eva Sevcikova
Vice President, University Advancement
RECOGNITION OF HONORS RECIPIENTS
Dr. Philip LaPolt
Interim Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
PRESENTATION OF CLASS FOR CONFERRAL
Dr. Philip LaPolt
Interim Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES AND PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES
Dr. Thomas A. Parham
President
TASSEL TURN AND CONGRATULATIONS
Dr. Thomas A. Parham
President
CONGRATULATIONS
Mr. Edgar Mejia-Alezano
President, Associated Students, Inc.
Platform Party
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Mr. Larry L. Adamson
Trustee
Ms. Jean Picker Firstenberg
Trustee
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
Dr. Joe Ramos
President & CEO, The Lundquist Institute
STUDENT SPEAKER
Itxchel Estrada
BS, Sociology
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS
- Dr. Thomas A. Parham
President - Dr. Philip LaPolt
Interim Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs - Ms. Deborah Wallace
Vice President, Administration and Finance - Dr. Bobbie Porter
Vice President, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice - Mr. Chris Manriquez
Vice President, Information Technology - Ms. Eva Sevcikova
Vice President, University Advancement - Dr. Sheela Pawar
Chair, Academic Senate - Mr. Ken O’Donnell
Vice Provost, Academic Affairs - Mr. Edgar Mejia-Alezano
President, Associated Students, Inc. - Dr. Timothy Caron
Dean, College of Arts and Humanities - Dr. Jessica Pandya
Dean, College of Education - Dr. Mi-Sook Kim
Dean, College of Health, Human Services and Nursing - Dr. Enrique Ortega
Associate Dean, College of Health, Human Services and Nursing - Dr. Joseph Wen
Dean, College of Business Administration and Public Policy - Dr. Leonardo Martinez
Dean, College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences - Dr. Matt Jones
Associate Dean, College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences - Dr. Kim Costino
Dean, Undergraduate Studies - Dr. Stephanie Sterling Brasley
Dean, University Library - Dr. Lynda Wilson
Associate Dean, College of Continuing and Professional Education - Dr. Tiffany Herbert
Associate Vice President, Student Affairs - Dr. Corinne Martinez
Associate Vice President, Faculty Affairs and Development
Commencement Speaker
Joe Ramos
President & CEO, The Lundquist Institute
Joe W. Ramos is President and CEO of the Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, a leading nonprofit biomedical research organization in Los Angeles dedicated to advancing medical research and enhancing patient care.
Previously, Ramos served as Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Louisiana Cancer Research Center. A distinguished authority in cancer research, he has a proven track record of promoting scientific collaboration, securing significant research funding, and driving innovative research programs. His expertise and deep commitment to advancing biomedical innovation align with The Lundquist Institute’s mission to accelerate scientific discovery and improve health outcomes for patients and communities worldwide.
Ramos leads teams in conducting groundbreaking research, delivering clinical care, foster education, and engaging with communities, all dedicated to addressing the unique needs of local populations.
Ramos is a respected authority on cancer signaling and metastasis, with a career dedicated to uncovering the mechanisms that drive cancer progression and translating these discoveries into potential therapies. His research – which focuses on brain, kidney, and skin cancers – has led to the development of drug leads designed to inhibit tumor growth and invasion.
