The United States University is eagerly anticipating the arrival of more than 500 graduates from the 2023 class in San Diego on September 16th. Established in 1997, United States University is committed to offering educational opportunities that cater to both professional and personal growth, with a specific focus on reaching out to underserved communities. Through a combination of on-campus and online courses, the University provides affordable, pertinent, and easily accessible undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as certificates in a supportive learning environment centered around the needs of the students.
The highlight of this year’s commencement ceremony is the esteemed presence of Dr. Joyce Javier as the commencement speaker. Serving as an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, she holds positions in the Departments of Pediatrics and Population and Public Health Sciences. Dr. Javier’s extensive journey includes completing residency training in pediatrics and a postdoctoral fellowship in general academic pediatrics at Stanford University. As a pediatrician scientist, her research has predominantly revolved around utilizing community-based participatory research to combat behavioral health disparities among Filipino youth. For more information, visit: filipinofamilyhealth.com.
The University also extends its heartfelt congratulations to Raul Monares, who will take the stage as the featured student speaker. With an impressive thirty-four-year tenure at Kaiser Permanente, Monares has worn multiple hats, ranging from individual contributor to leadership roles in administration, sales, marketing, and learning and development. He currently holds the position of Learning & Performance Leader for the Health Plan Workforce Development team. He takes immense pride in contributing to an organization that places a premium on enhancing healthcare for its members and local communities.
Raul’s academic journey commenced in 1986, marking his first step into higher education. However, a heartrending turn of events, the sudden loss of his mother, derailed his university pursuits, leading him through a period of personal challenges. Yet, Raul’s determination ultimately prevailed, leading him to successfully attain his educational goals as a proud graduate of USU. n
