NSU Horizons Spring 2010

9 HORIZONS Monty T. Baker, Ph.D., 2002 Center for Psychological Studies An active-duty Air Force psychologist for the past eight years, Baker is currently the director of research for the Warrior Resiliency Program at the San Antonio Military Medical Center. Alex F. Brylske, M.S., 1997 Oceanographic Center Brylske is Florida’s regional coordinator for Reef Check and is a member of the Sanctuary Advisory Council for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Jayden Carr Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies When he was two years old, Carr was in an auto accident, leaving him with numerous challenges. Even at such a young age, his determination and persistence were remark- able. (See story on page 26) Elizabeth W. DeGrace, Ph.D., 2001 College of Allied Health and Nursing DeGrace, an assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Science at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, has worked for 20 years as an occupational therapist specializing in pediatrics. Elizabeth Feldman, D.M.D., 2005 College of Dental Medicine Feldman focuses on prosthetic correction and management of the head and neck cancer patient with maxillofacial rehabilitation needs at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Orlando. John D. Geake, D.O., 1993 College of Osteopathic Medicine In addition to his own practice at Riverside Glades Medical Center in Moore Haven, Florida, Geake is also on staff at Hendry Regional Medical Center and is the medical director of its Corporate Health Division. He also helped establish the Lake Area Medical Society. Andrew Gregory, O.D., 2002 College of Optometry Assigned to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Gregory provides full-scope optometric care to active duty and retired military and their family members. Jeffrey A. Groom, Ph.D., 2003 Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences The director and an associate professor of anesthesiology nursing at Florida International University, Groom also is a board member of the Gordon Center for Research in Medical Education in emergency medical teaching programs at the University of Miami. Cristina M. Medina, Pharm.D., 2000 College of Pharmacy Medina is the liaison between CVS Pharmacy and all colleges of pharmacy in Florida and Puerto Rico. She serves on NSU’s College of Pharmacy Committee of Admissions to deter- mine which applicants are accepted to each of the College of Pharmacy locations. Noël Linke Miner, M.S., 1998 Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences Miner’s 20-year career as a legal professional has involved her with mediation since 1991. Miner wants to continue the advancement of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and improve its social awareness in everyday conflict. Ben M. Morey Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale Morey has been able to develop his skills as an artist at the Studio Art Academy at the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University. Morey plans to graduate in the spring with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Maryland Institute College of Art. Alejandro Palacios, M.I.B.A., 2003 H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship Palacios is vice president of Strategy and GoGreen for DHL Global Forwarding Americas, a business unit of DP DHL, the world’s largest logistics group. He is responsible for business strategy, focusing on growth, continual improvement, product development, and innovation. (See story on page 30) Nicole M. Prouty, 1994 University School Prouty has been at EHS Partners for eight years, managing project work for clients in various industries including utilities, financial services, business services, consumer goods, and insurance. Drew Richardson, Ed.D., 2003 Fischler School of Education and Human Services Richardson is president and CEO for the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, the world’s largest recreational diver training and educational organization. More than 14,291,000 divers worldwide have been trained using standards, procedures, and educational materials created under his leadership. Roy Jacob Smith IV, B.S., 1997 Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences As a partner/shareholder with the Weiss Legal Group, Smith dedicates his career to represent- ing consumers and accident victims in Florida and representing clients in family law matters. Theresa Van Vliet, J.D., 1983 Shepard Broad Law Center An attorney with Genovese, Joblove and Battista, Van Vliet concentrates her practice in white-collar litigation and related civil and compliance matters. DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS The Celebration of Excellence honored the 2009 Distinguished Alumni with awards to graduates of the university’s schools, colleges, and centers. The honorees were Don Taft, left center, and John C. Johnson, right center, with Ray Ferrero, Jr., chancellor, and George L. Hanbury II, president