Distinguished Alumni Awards

Since 2007, Distinguished Alumni Awards have been presented to select Barry graduates who have made significant contributions to their professions and community, and who consistently demonstrate Barry’s Core Commitments of Knowledge and Truth; Inclusive Community, Social Justice, and Collaborative Service through their daily lives.

2020 Distinguished Alumni Honorees

Matthew J. Allen, BS ’87
EVP and COO, The Related Group

Alice Parmelee Burch, BSN '82
Vice Mayor
Village of Miami Shores

Thomas H. Leeder, Esq., JD '03
Attorney
The Leeder Law Firm

Dr. Carmen Blanco Marinelli, BA '76
Adjunct Professor Nova Southeastern University

Anthony Palmieri, JD '10
Deputy Inspector General
Clerk & Comptroller, Palm Beach County

Jennifer Boyd-Pugh, BS '94, MS' 01
Vice President for University Administration
Barry University

Elizabeth Ricci, BS '96
Attorney
Rambana & Ricci, PLLC

Paul G. Van Buskirk, MS '02, PhD '06
Chairman of the Board
Metro Forecasting Models

2020 Distinguished Alumni - Rising Star Honorees

Joseph P. Caiazzo, BA' 09
Political Consultant/Advisor

Vanessa Viadero, BA' 11
Director of Marketing JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa