Ultimate Medical Academy Celebrates 336 Students Becoming ABK Honor Society Members

Tampa, Fla., February 23, 2022 – The Online Campus of Ultimate Medical Academy, a non-profit educational institution dedicated to equipping and empowering students to excel in healthcare careers, is recognizing 336 students as its newest members of the prestigious Alpha Beta Kappa (ABK) National Honor Society. These exemplary students are ready to help meet a critical need for care in the healthcare industry. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that 16.97 million workers are needed to fill new and open healthcare positions from 2020 to 2030.

“It is with great pride that UMA recognizes these students for their academic excellence in pursuit of a career in the healthcare industry,” said Geordie Hyland, Executive Vice President. “In a world forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we know how vital it is to have skilled professionals on the front lines. These dedicated students are ready to meet the needs of the communities they inhabit head-on.”

ABK recognizes students who achieve at least a 3.85 CGPA and complete at least 30 credit hours. UMA’s Online ABK honorees are enrolled in or have recently graduated from diploma or associate degree programs to help prepare them for careers in the allied healthcare industry. The following graduates have studied:

Health and Human Services (Associate of Science)

Aaliyah Rooney, Abby Williams, Amanda Lehrmann, Amanda Walthall, Ana Sarmiento Bedoya, Angela Smith, Ayana Steffens, Brenda Steffy, Brittany Knight, Candice Griffin, Chenekia Mays, Christina Heim, Deana Redd, Deanna Potts, Emmanuel Daniels, Gabriel Allen, Jalisa Simmons, Jessica Buczko, Jessica Dimmock, Jordan Harsey, Joy Fischer, Katherine Cotterman, Keiya Allen, Lacy Bannister, Lisamarie Zanni, Melzina Nash, Michelle Nelson, Naomi Steffens, Nicole Johns, Ricardo Braaten, Sarah Brennon, Selena Lopez, Solo Sacko, Tara Ware, Tiffany Yarborough, Tricia Hatt, Valerie Ruuk, Veronica Mency, Victoria Marshall

Health Information Technology (Associate of Science)

Michelle Kendrick, Shynell Richardson, Tamara Green, Wendy Shryock

Health Sciences – Medical Administrative Assistant (Associate of Science)

Andreka Chambers, Anita Buck, Ashley Anderson-Banks, Ashley Ballard, Brenda Thompson, Bricelyn Anderson, Brittany Daust, Brittany Wiley, Brittney Shaifer, Brondie Hill, Cambron James, Candice Mcrae, Celeste Rollins, Chawana Davis, Christina Hall, Claudette Valley, Diana Mae Mendoza, Dominique Hall, Dora Blackmon, Ebony Drummond, Elizabeth Jackson, Eniola Oseni, Faith Pigford, Felicia Reeves, Gabrielle Logan, Genesis Duffey, Helen Brunner, Jaquine Calloway, Jasmine Ammons, Jaymisa Pittman, Jennifer Massengill, Jenny Morin, Jesse Wines, Joanna Coleman, Jodi Blansett, Karen Harrison, Karen Walker, Kaydriuna Pringle, Kelli Madey, Kellie Shriber, Keshia Barnett, Khadijah Lee, Kodi Joy, Lakeisha Lee, Latoya Ward, Laura-Jean Lovell, Linda Lautenburg, Lorraine Smith, Lorrisha Mcraven, Lynn Spivey, Mary Joyce, Mary Lofland, Mayia Hicks, Mickayla Husted, Migdalia Mujezin, Modesta Sifuentes, Morenike Odunaiya, Natalia Farr, Natasha Tyler, Rebecca Hunt, Ronda Simpson, Sade Hudson, Shareasa Dunn, Sharon Carr, Sonja Downs, Takia Young, Theresa Reed, Tiara Jenkins, Tiffany Morgan, Valerie Mcelveen, Veronica Barrera, Veronica Frederick, Vicki Summers, Vinequa Robinson

Health Sciences – Medical Office and Billing Specialist (Associate of Science)

Amber Parker, Angela Gaughan, Carolyn Williams, Chrissy Pilkington, Darrenica Walker, Deborah Roach, Jannette Burgess, Ja’Quite Myles, Jessica Rivers, Jessica Smith, Julie Hall, Kyra Bade, Leahondra Green, Marissa Jones, Markeesha Wilson, Melissa Breece, Melissa French, Nakajsha Pray Gadsden, Nyesha Franks, Rachel Swadley, Rennie Dotson, Samaro Colvard, Shaneka Coleman, Shelby Cutchins, Tabitha Wainwright, Tanekia Poole, Tiarra Bryant, Tonya Jenkins, Traci Carter, Wendy Hoffman, Whitney Hallett

Health Sciences – Pharmacy Technician (Associate of Science)

Alexsis Lowe, Brooklyn Grice, Chanta Riley, Chelsea Harrison, Denean Kitchings, Jozette Wijnaendts, Tierra Kirksey, Wanda Drake

Healthcare Accounting (Associate of Science)

Carla Anderson, Cicely Lucas, Sydney Strong, Wendy Roberts

Healthcare Management (Associate of Science)

Abigail Thompson, Amanda Scott, Angel Mohon, Anita Stover, April Johnson, Bobbi Insana, Cashandra Merjuste, Elizabeth Terry, Harley Mcgregor, Kanisha Thompson, Keisha Wilson, Lacresha Berry, Lacresha Berry, Latoya Mitchell, Leeann Smalls, Molcary Robinson, Portia Pendleton, Sanderia Stone, Stephanie Hegger, Terina Stewart, Terri Martin

Medical Administrative Assistant

Amber Comby, Ashley Russell, Chantal Miranda, Emma Robinson, Frankielee Dent, Kadeja Dent, Lawrence Ford, Quenitara George

Medical Billing and Coding (Associate of Science)

Alesha Mullins, Alexus Harman, Alicia Saro, Alisha Feaster, Amber Appling, Amber Young, Amy Daniel, Anna Kimberly, Annette Hernandez, April Smith, Ashley Viele, Ashley Weis, Bobbi Jo Bailey, Brandi Hayes, Brandi Mote, Brandy Hodge, Brandy Hultman, Brianna Keck, Brittany King, Cassandra Mosley, Celeste Anderson, Cherryl Anderson, Cheterica Williams, Chiequilta Green, Christian Starr, Christine Brown, Christopher Badger, Clarissa Jackson, Daryn Wells, Delores Cox, Derhonda Gray, Destiny Huhner, Devin Leach, Dima Alalamat, Dolores Matias, Elisha Gurley, Elizabeth Wesley, Erin Stango, Gina Harmon, Gina Marie Esbrand, Jamie Williams, Jascendia Davis, Jaticia Allen, Jenean Hammonds, Jennifer Lane, Jennifer Rutherford, Jill Smay, Jiny Zamora, Joanna Nussa, Katherine Bezuidenhout, Kaylin Green, Kelly Bernstein, Kelly Springer, Kimberly Mallett, Kristan Leary, Krystal Vincent, Kutabatha Henry, LaKisha Brown, Lawanda Tharp, Leanna Wilson, Leslie Martin, Loretta West, Manda Powers, Marla Brathwaite, Mary Collins, Megan Palmer, Melissa Mcmurtry, Melissa Rutherford, Michaela Smith, Michelle Frye, Minisia Castro, Miranda Higgins, Misty Melancon, Natasha Cosier, Nicole Cook, Nicole Ventura, Nina Evans, Paula Klimas, Porcha White, Portia Coles, Quendashia Glass, Rachael Etherton, Rashawna Jackson, Ravinder Kaur, Rebecca Lineback, Rebekah Kizis, Rebel Marks, Robin Toole, Sabrina Williams, Samantha Pinkston, Sara Lamica, Savannah Carter, Seraphina Redhouse, Shakwaya Gilbert, Shamekia Shiver, Shaquittia Gilliam, Shara Sampson, Shelby Thomas, Sherri Dean, Sherry Coyle, Stacy Ferrell, Stephanie Young, Tamera Hagerman, Tammy Bass, Tara Webster, Tawnlynn Mutigli, Taylor Leon, Temesa Bronson, Teresa Ellis, Teresa Jenkins, Theresa West, Tianna Reed, Tina Cuffle

Medical Billing and Coding (Diploma)

Amanda Nelson, April Smith, Benedetta Coe, Bonita Preston, Candice Robinson, Catherine Bellard, Christina Culp, Diane Russaw, Earachema Burroughs, Emily Nordstrom, Grisel Avalos, Hillary Griffin, Iris Martinez, Jamilet Roque, Jovita Simmons, Kristi Bradford, Kristi Lappegard, Lakisha Wells, Laticia Barnes, Laurel Bailey, Linsey Studnicka, Margaret Migwi, Maria Barnat, Maria Graham, Melissa Watson, Myaria Jenkins, Samantha Nealy, Tamecca Sherred, Tara Mcleod, Terra Young, Tiffany Randolph

Medical Office and Billing Specialist (Diploma)

Courtney White, Daniela Garcia, Lashawn Clark, Tia Barthel

ABK is the premier national honor society for America’s private postsecondary schools, institutes, colleges and universities. ABK recognizes distinction in student achievement, character and leadership. To become a member, students must excel in classroom, shop, studio and laboratory work; leadership and service in class and school activities; and personal integrity and good moral character. UMA was granted a charter of ABK in 2014.