Scholarship Recipients

2023 Virginia Chandler Dykes Scholars

Erica Garcia

Erica Garcia
College of Arts & Sciences

Erica Garcia is a graduate student at Texas Woman’s University, pursuing a PhD in molecular biology. She was raised in southern California, and graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She is a first-generation college graduate, and the first in her family to pursue a career in STEM. In TWU’s division of biology, she is currently studying the effects of human cytomegalovirus on factors that could enhance the aggressive nature of breast cancer cells. Her long-term goal is to investigate factors that could contribute to breast cancer development and progression.

Thuc Huynh Nguyen

Thuc Huynh Nguyen
College of Business

Thuc Huynh Nguyen was born and raised in Sài Gòn, Vietnam and first studied in the US at the age of 14. She completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at TWU and is currently enrolled in the university’s MBA in Healthcare Administration. She works full-time for the Dallas County Health and Human Services laboratory as a public health microbiologist, and she began an internship in Fall 2022 with the Fiscal Support and Oversight Unit for Texas Health and Human Services. In her internship, Thuc works with a team to help grantees comply with state and federal contract and agency requirements.

Anne Sullivan

Anne Sullivan
College of Health Sciences

Anne Sullivan, MOT, OTR is an occupational therapist in Dallas, where she works with children, adolescents, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She is currently pursuing a PhD in occupational therapy at Texas Woman’s University Dallas campus with plans to pursue a career in academia. Anne is conducting grant-funded research to expand the understanding of functional cognition and independent living skill development during the transition to adulthood for young adults with ASD. She is collaborating with community organizations to pursue occupational therapy research and advocate for the needs of young adults with Autism.

Tracy Tyner

Tracy Tyner
College of Nursing

Tracy Tyner is an acute care nurse practitioner with 26 years of critical care experience. For the past 15 years, she has worked in the Surgical-Trauma Intensive Care Unit at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. She obtained a BSN from Texas Woman’s University, an MSN from the University of Texas at Arlington and is currently enrolled in TWU’s nursing science PhD program. Her research focuses on the pre- and post-mastectomy experiences of women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. As a breast cancer survivor, she advocates for breast cancer awareness and promotes educational initiatives to improve breast cancer surgical decision making.

Connie Hicks

Connie Hicks
College of Professional Education

Connie Hicks has built her career in higher education administration supporting students, faculty and staff. She is a member of the facilities management and construction department within the division of finance and administration at TWU. Connie is a first-generation college graduate who earned her MBA at TWU. She is currently enrolled in TWU’s Education, Leadership, and Organization PhD program. Connie seeks to enhance her knowledge and applied skills to explore new approaches ensuring university environments support all areas of the academic experience.

Past Scholars

2022 Scholars

Roxi Victorian

Roxi Victorian
College of Arts & Sciences

 

 

 

Danielle Quintana

Danielle Quintana
College of Nursing

 

 

 

Kyle Karen

Kyle Karen
College of Health Sciences

 

 

 

Sarah Massey

Sarah Massey
College of Professional Education

 

 

 

Ngoc Nguyen

Ngoc (Thao) Nguyen
College of Business

2021 Scholars

Esther Oluwashina Ajayi-Lowo
College of Arts & Sciences

 

 

 

Stephanie Vela
College of Nursing

 

 

 

Jennifer “Jenny” Whittaker
College of Health Sciences

 

 

 

Elizabeth (Lyzi) Hinderer
College of Professional Education

 

 

 

Ibidunni Oyewole
College of Business

2020 Scholars

Aubree Evans

Aubree Evans
College of Arts & Sciences

 

 

 

Nisha Mathews

Nisha Mathews
College of Nursing

 

 

 

Lou Ann Hintz

Lou Ann Hintz
College of Health Sciences

 

 

 

Lorna Durrant

Lorna Durrant
College of Professional Education

 

 

 

Alex Conner

Alex Conner
College of Business

2019 Scholars

Paramita Basu

Paramita Basu
College of Arts & Sciences

 

 

 

Amie Bedgood

Amie Bedgood
College of Nursing

 

 

Janice Kishi Chow

Janice Kishi Chow
College of Health Sciences

 

 

 

Patricia Flint

Patricia Flint
College of Professional Education

 

 

 

Meghan Labiak

Meghan Labiak
College of Business

2018 Scholars

Geethanjali Ravindranathan

Geethanjali Ravindranathan
College of Arts & Sciences

 

 

 

Dawn Murphy

Dawn Murphy
College of Nursing

 

 

 

Kaye Rubio

Kaye Rubio
College of Health Sciences

 

 

 

Lorraine Cadwallader

Lorraine Cadwallader
College of Professional Education

2017 Scholars

Kamica King

Kamica King
College of Arts & Sciences

 

 

 

Katheryn Courville

Katheryn A. Courville
College of Nursing

 

 

 

Laurie Stelter

Laurie Stelter
College of Health Sciences

 

 

 

Julie Southward

Julie D. Southward
College of Professional Education

2016 Scholars

Erin Ellis

Erin Graybill Ellis
College of Arts & Sciences

 

 

 

Mary Kathryn Roberts

Mary Kathryn Roberts
College of Nursing

 

 

 

Veronica Thessing Rowe

Veronica Thessing Rowe
College of Health Sciences

 

 

 

Tara Signs Roush

Tara L. Signs Roush
College of Professional Education

2015 Scholars

Tawny LeBouef Tullia

Tawny LeBouef Tullia
College of Arts & Sciences

 

 

 

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Heidi Gilroy
College of Nursing

 

 

 

Lenin Grajo

Lenin Grajo
College of Health Sciences

 

 

 

Lena Jackson-Lynch

Lena Jackson-Lynch
College of Professional Education

2014 Scholars

Sheila Bustillos-Reynolds

Sheila Bustillos-Reynolds
College of Arts & Sciences

 

 

 

Laura Thomas

Laura Thomas
College of Nursing

 

 

 

Angie Boisselle

Angie Boisselle
College of Health Sciences

 

 

 

Amy Johnson

Amy Johnson
College of Professional Education

2013 Scholars

Elodie Singer

Elodie Singer
College of Arts & Sciences

 

 

 

Lisa L. Ferguson

Lisa L. Ferguson
College of Nursing

 

 

 

Lt. Col. Steven M. Gerardi, USA (Ret.)

Lt. Col. Steven M. Gerardi, USA (Ret.)
College of Health Sciences

 

 

 

Jill Bellomy

Jill Bellomy
College of Professional Education

2012 Scholars

Tiffany Smith

Tiffany Smith
College of Arts & Sciences

 

 

 

Kathleen Shannon

Kathleen Shannon
College of Nursing

 

 

 

Heather Roberts

Heather Roberts
College of Health Sciences

 

 

 

Hannah Mills

Hannah Mills
College of Professional Education

2011 Scholars

Brenna Tucker

Brenna A. Tucker
College of Arts & Sciences

 

 

 

Briyana Morrell

Briyana Morrell
College of Nursing

 

 

 

Angela Shierk

Angela Shierk
College of Health Sciences

 

 

 

Rebecca Molidor

Rebecca Molidor
College of Professional Education

2010 Scholars

Ilana Morgan

Ilana Morgan
College of Arts & Sciences

 

 

 

Kimberly Bookout

Kimberly Bookout
College of Nursing

 

 

 

Kalyn Myers Briggs

Kalyn Myers Briggs
College of Health Sciences

 

 

 

Marlene Montgomery

Marlene Montgomery
College of Professional Education

2009 Scholars

Miranda Livingston

Miranda Livingston
College of Arts & Sciences

 

 

 

 

Barbara Gruendemann

Barbara Gruendemann
College of Nursing

 

 

 

Jessica Lampert

Jessica Lampert
College of Health Sciences

 

 

 

Denise Ford

Denise Ford
College of Professional Education

2008 Scholars

Minyu Sun

Minyu Sun
College of Arts & Sciences

 

 

 

Debora Simmons

Debora Simmons
College of Nursing

 

 

 

Gilbert Perales, Jr.

Gilbert Perales, Jr.
College of Health Sciences

 

 

 

Phillip Stager

Phillip Stager
College of Professional Education

2007 Scholars

Jana Perez

Jana C. Perez
College of Arts & Sciences

 

 

 

Debbie Arbique

Debbie A. Arbique
College of Nursing

 

 

 

Claudette Fette

Claudette Voekel Fette
College of Health Sciences

 

 

 

Annette Torres Elias

Annette Torres Elías
College of Professional Education

2006 Scholars

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Gail Poskey
School of Occupational Therapy

 

 

 

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Patrice Caldwell
College of Nursing

2005 Scholar

 

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Fermond L. Washington
School of Occupational Therapy

2004 Scholar

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Evelyn Andersson
School of Occupational Therapy

2003 Scholar

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Hope A. Martin
School of Occupational Therapy

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