2018 Convocation

Speaker

Srivinay Tummarakota '19, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
José M. Torres, Illinois Math and Science AcademyFollow
Robert Hernandez, Illinois Mathematics and Science AcademyFollow
Kiyomi Hamilton '00, McMaster-CarrFollow

Streaming Media

Document Type

Presentation

Date

8-20-2018

Program

• Welcome: Katie Berger, Executive Director of Student Affairs
• Pledge of Allegiance: Srivinay Tummarakota '19, Student Council President
• Opening Remarks: José M. Torres, Ph.D., President
• Opening Remarks: Robert Hernandez, Ph.D., Principal
• Featured Musical Selection: Luke Musgrave, Class of 2015
• Keynote Address: Kiyomi Hamilton, Class of 2000, General Operations Manager at McMaster-Carr
  
• Closing Remarks: Robert Hernandez, Ph.D., Principal

Guest Biographies

Kiyomi Davis Hamilton ‘00 is a Chicago native whose south side roots have held her firmly grounded as a highly sought after Consultant, Passionate Leader and Entrepreneur. She is the General Operations Manager at McMaster-Carr. In her current role, she oversees all aspects of the 24/7 operation, which includes International Business transactions, Sales Operations and Contact Center communications for customers in 162 countries abroad and in the United States. Since 2006, she has held various leadership positions in Supply Chain, Operations and Human Resources. In addition to her professional career pursuits, Kiyomi serves her community as a volunteer and leader. She frequently volunteers at Loaves & Fishes Community Services and is a member of the Executive Board at Talented Tenth Social Services, a non-profit, resource hub for social and economic change. Kiyomi received her B.A. in Economics & International Studies from the University of Chicago and her M.B.A. in Operations and Social Entrepreneurship from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. During her time in business school, she co-founded Spruced.com, a subscription-based home marketplace. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children at their home in the western suburbs of Chicago.

Luke Musgrave '15 is a senior at North Central College majoring in Actuarial Science and Mathematics and is currently working as an actuarial intern at Allstate Insurance. He is involved in a variety of choral and chamber groups on campus and is the music director of the competitive vocal group Sonata Problem. Luke also works as an accompanist for the Naperville Chorus Outreach Singers and a pianist and organist at Community Methodist Church in Naperville. While at IMSA, Luke was the President of Mod 21 a cappella, and he is very excited to see that tradition carried on.

Recommended Citation

Tummarakota, Srivinay '19; Torres, José M.; Hernandez, Robert; and Hamilton, Kiyomi '00, "2018 Convocation" (2018). Convocation. 4.
https://digitalcommons.imsa.edu/convocation/4