Distinguished Alumni Awards

Barry alumni and president honored at first-ever Distinguished Alumni Awards

Published on: Nov 19, 2007

Alumni selected from each of Barry's 10 academic schools

More than 250 people gathered Nov. 15 at the Don Shula Hotel in Miami Lakes for the Barry University Alumni Association’s first-ever Distinguished Alumni Awards.

During the evening, 10 Barry alumni representing Barry’s 10 academic schools were honored for significant achievement in their field and their continued dedication and commitment to the university’s mission. Those recognized at the event were: Annabelle Dizon Scott, ’04 (Nursing); John Steinberg, ’93, ’95 (Graduate Medical Sciences); Juan Fernandez, ’92, ’98 (Human Performance and Leisure Science); Sherri McVay, ’02 (Law); Susan Jeter, ’04 (Adult and Continuing Education); Teresa Rodriguez, ’79 (Business); Silvia Reyes, ’93, ’96 (Education); Regine Cordon Shiver, ’95 (Arts and Sciences); Joni Goodman, ’77 (Social Work); and Catheryn Johnson, ’01 (Natural Health Sciences). Barry University President Sister Linda Bevilacqua, OP, PhD was honored with the 2007 Distinguished Adrian Dominican Alumna Award. A 1962 graduate of Barry University, Sister Linda is the first person to receive the award.

Barry’s Distinguished Alumni Award is given to individuals with exceptional career achievement, outstanding community service and a demonstrated commitment to Barry University. Honorees are those who exemplify the intent and purpose of Barry’s mission, including teachers, coaches, business leaders, researchers, nurses, athletes and others who have distinguished themselves through significant achievement.

This year’s event was sponsored by Sodexho Services, Geico Insurance and Juandalyn R. Peters, M.D.

2007 Distinguished Alumni Awards

The nominees are in and the winners have been selected!  Please join us in congratulating the following alumni as winners of the 2007 Distinguished Alumni Awards.

Adult and Continuing Education
Susan Jeter, ’04
Commander/Jail Administrator, Brevard County Sheriff’s Office

 Arts and Sciences
Regine Cordon Shiver, ‘86
Chief Operating Officer, Women in Distress

Business
Teresa Rodriguez , ‘79
Anchorwoman, Univision Television Network

Education
Silvia Reyes, ’93, ‘96
Director of Prevention & Promotion Programs, Family Counseling Services of Greater Miami

Graduate Medical Sciences
John Steinberg, DPM ‘93, ‘95
Full-Time Assistant Professor, Georgetown University

Human Performance and Leisure Sciences
Juan Fernandez, ’92, ‘98
Firefighter /Paramedic, Miami –Dade County Fire Rescue Department

Law
Sherri McVay, JD  ‘02
Florida Political Director, Romney for President

Natural Health Sciences
Catheryn Shaw Johnson, ‘01
Owner/ Occupational Therapist, Catheryn Johnson Occupational Therapy Corporation

Nursing
Annabelle Dizon Scott, ‘04
Clinical Practice Specialist, Mercy Hospital

Social Work
Joni Goodman, ‘77
Regional Director, State of Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program