Barry University to Honor Leaders in Government, Education, Politics and Industry with Distinguished Alumni Awards

Press Release

Feb 10, 2020

Press Release Barry University to Honor Leaders in Government, Education, Politics and Industry with Distinguished Alumni Awards

(Miami, FL) On Thursday, February 13, 2020 Barry University will honor the accomplishments of distinguished alumni who are leaders in their field and the community. These Barry graduates embody the university’s mission of transforming the world in a meaningful way and its core commitments to seeking knowledge and truth, fostering an inclusive community, pursuing social justice, and making service a way of life.

NBC 6 anchor and reporter Keith Jones, a Barry alumnus, will emcee the ceremony, which will feature remarks by Barry University President Dr. Mike Allen.

The 2020 recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award are:

  • Matthew J. Allen, BS ’87: Executive Vice President and COO - The Related Group
  • Alice Parmelee Burch, BSN '82Vice Mayor - Village of Miami Shores
  • Thomas H. Leeder, Esq., JD '03Attorney - The Leeder Law Firm
  • Dr. Carmen Blanco Marinelli, BA '76: Adjunct Professor - Nova Southeastern University
  • Anthony Palmieri, JD '10: 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, Ph.D. '06: Chairman of the Board - Metro Forecasting Models

The 2020 recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Rising Star are:

  • Joseph P. Caiazzo, BA' 09: Political Advisor- Kennedy for Massachusetts US Senate Campaign
  • Vanessa Viadero, BA' 11Director of Marketing - JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa

The event will be held at the Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center on the Barry University Campus: 11300 NE 2 Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33161

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