California

Pittsburg

Margaret Wall, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration (BSCJA) ’11; Neville Wall, Associate of Arts in Business (AAB) ’10; and Analisa Wayrynen, Associate of Arts with a Concentration in Information Technology/Web Design (AAIT/WD) ’10, were awarded degrees from the University of Phoenix within a year of one another. All members of the same family, Margaret, her spouse Neville, and their daughter Analisa celebrate the accomplishment of earning a degree as a family.

Tustin

Katie Males, Master of Education with a Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction (MAEd/CI) ’08, was appointed assistant principal at Hewes Middle School. Males has been a middle school teacher for eight years at California City Middle School in the Mojave Unified School District. She has served as an administrative designee, Standardized Testing and Reporting coordinator, activities director, reading intervention coordinator and athletic director.

Georgia

Marietta

Mamta Trivedi, Master of Management (MM) ’07, was recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in biotechnology and pharmaceutical services.

With an expertise in drug development and disease, Trivedi has 25 years of overall professional experience. As the global executive director for Quintiles Inc., she assists biotechnology pharmaceutical companies with drug development through clinical trials. Her success can be attributed to her hard work and perseverance. Trivedi is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in management from Colorado Technical University.

Maine

Brewer

Captain Leslie B. Eadie, III, Master of Business Administration (MBA) ’04, was selected as the permanent master of the training ship, State of Maine. In his new position, Captain Eadie will oversee all operations of the vessel, will represent Maine Maritime Academy to the U.S. Maritime Administration for ongoing ship maintenance and command the vessel while in port and during training cruises. He will also serve as an active faculty member in the college’s William F. Thompson School of Marine Transportation.

New Mexico

Farmington

Ena Niemand, Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Health Care Management (MBA/HCM) ’06, was awarded fellow status by the American College of Healthcare Executives, a leading professional society. To obtain fellow status, candidates must fulfill requirements such as passing a comprehensive exam,

meeting academic criteria, earning continuing education credits and demonstrating professional and community involvement. Niemand, executive director of San Juan Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, is a member of San Juan County’s Community Health Improvement Council as well as the Farmington Chamber of Commerce’s committee for health and wellness and the relocation committee.

Oregon

Portland

Ulf Spears, Master of Management (MM) ’06, was awarded a Doctorate of Strategic Leadership (DSL) from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Previously, Spears earned his master’s degree from the University of Phoenix Portland Oregon Campus. He is an adjunct professor at several colleges and provides mentoring, coaching and consulting for leaders, teams and organizations in the Portland Metro area.