NLU Digital Commencement Booklet 2026

2026 Perseverance Award

Dr. Kelly Pires PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Kelly completed her doctoral journey the same way she handled life’s challenges: with resilience, humor, copious amounts of caffeine, and refusing to quit.

While balancing motherhood, caregiving, medical hardships, military experiences, and profound personal loss, she remained committed to becoming a compassionate psychologist and advocate for others.

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