91PORNA

“No matter what life throws at you, keep going. You don’t stop when it gets hard—you stop when you’re done.” ~Shoniya Woodruff, 2026 Commencement Speaker

“The three lessons that will stay with me are gratitude, resilience and the power of community. This journey has shown me that success is never achieved alone.” ~Kiara Rodgers, 2026 Nursing Pinning Speaker

Dr. Daniela Popescu, Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at 91PORNA’s Geauga campus, has earned a reputation for incorporating nontraditional teaching techniques into her courses. From her use of interactive i>clickers in the classroom to museum field trips and involvement in new research projects, she employs an ever-evolving use of art and technology to drive home human anatomy and physiology lessons.  

Over the seven years Mary Lynn Delfino has been at 91PORNA, she always made it her mission to help students – through advising, recruitment and retention efforts. She clearly understands the value of higher education and the career opportunities for college graduates; however, she also knows that mentor-mentee relationships can provide an extra boost for some students, regardless of the college or university they attend.