We Salute Our Summer 2025 Graduates

Ronald Treisch has spent the last six years in law enforcement, gaining hands-on experience supporting individuals in crisis and navigating high-pressure situations. Over time, this work sparked a deeper interest in understanding human behavior and led him back to school to pursue his passion for psychology. While law enforcement is often reactive, Ronnie is driven to take a more proactive approach. His goal is to use his bachelor’s degree in psychology to help people earlier and make a lasting, positive impact. 

Nelson Whitney is the chief of police for the Falls Township Police Department (FTPD) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Chief Whitney has served the FTPD for 37 years, working his way through the ranks as a police officer, detective, corporal, sergeant and lieutenant before becoming chief in 2021. He has incorporated a program of data-driven policing to address crime and traffic issues, as well as innovative programs to help individuals struggling with homelessness, substance use disorder and mental health issues. Nelson is a member of the American Society for Evidence-Based Policing and the IACP. Today, Chief Whitney is graduating with his B.S. Criminal Justice Administration.

Malia Schoenenberger is an accomplished and motivated professional with over 10 years of customer service experience within the trucking industry. After discovering her passion for human resources, she earned an associate degree in HR and completed bachelor's degrees in business management and English writing at Montana State University Billings (MSUB). Her internship at MSUB’s HR department sparked an interest in higher education HR. This motivated Malia to pursue master's degrees in employment law and human resource management while honing her writing and supervisory skills as the lead writing tutor for MSUB’s Academic Support Center. 

Among our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduates is Joycelyn C. McCall. Based in Chicago, Dr. McCall recently transitioned to the role of clinical nurse practice leader at Northwestern Medicine’s new Bronzeville site, where she oversees educational strategy and clinical development across multiple service lines. Her DNP project focused on reducing hospital-acquired pressure injuries through evidence-based bundle implementation. With a decade of nursing experience, Joycelyn is passionate about systems-level change, equity and mentoring the next generation of nurse leaders. 

Dr. Donald DeMoulin has been teaching introductory and advanced statistics at Franklin University since 2023. His philosophy of teaching is to ensure that students have the necessary tools to be successful in class and in life. Don personalizes the learning experience by giving constructive feedback, clearly stating class expectations, and helping students develop lifelong knowledge and skills. Over the course of his career, Dr. DeMoulin has worn many hats: classroom teacher, building principal and district superintendent. A well-respected member in the education and business communities, he has also been lead or co-author of more than 150 research articles in referred journals, nine books, and several technical journals and course guides along with more than 250 local, regional, national and international research presentations.

Paul Sweeney has been teaching undergraduate and graduate human resources courses at Franklin for nearly 20 years. His teaching style is that of a coach, encourager and mentor, while actively engaging the students with application to real-world human resources issues. His 40-year career included roles as human resources director, and international compensation and benefits director. Paul earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The Ohio State University and holds a Senior in Human Resources certification from the Society for Human Resources. A father of three, grandfather of four and an avid disc golfer, Paul lives with his wife, Mary, in Sydney, Ohio.