麻豆视频's Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes people who demonstrate the valuable contributions to their professions, community and their nation. The following Alvernia alumni received the award from 2010 through 2017. All biographical information current at the time of the award.
2010
- Dr. Josephine Elia
Degrees:
- B.S. Biology '75
- M.D. The Medical College of Pennsylvania
Bio:- Attending Physician 鈥 The Children鈥檚 Hospital of Philadelphia
- Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry 鈥 University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
- Physician-Scientist who had identified rare genetic variants in behavioral disorders Honors and Awards: Mary DeWitt Pettit M.D Fellowship 1992; Best Doctors in America
- 2007- present; The Elizabeth B. Weller Distinguished Teaching Award 2010
- Member: Graduate Education Committee (Psychiatry), Continuing Medical Education Committee; Behavioral Health Center Education Committee 鈥 All at CHOP
- Chair 鈥 Pediatric Psychopharmacology Committee 鈥 CHOP Behavioral Health Center
2011
- Patricia Murphy and Michele Murphy
Patricia Murphy
Degrees:
- B.A. Mathematics '73
- M.Ed. Kutztown University
Bio:- Teacher- Berks Catholic High School, Holy Name High School (Teaching math for 38 years)
- Holy Name Athletic Hall of Fame 鈥 Service
- Holy Name Honorary National Honor Society
- Holy Name Honorary Alumnus
- Holy Name Math Club Moderator
- Volunteers with the Development Office and Athletic Office at Berks
- Catholic High School
Michele Murphy- B.A. Mathematics '73
- M.Ed. Kutztown University
Bio:- Teacher 鈥 Pope John Paul II High School, St. Pius X High School
- 鈥淢ath is fun: Ms. Michele Murphy Appreciation Group鈥 is a Facebook page where students pay tribute to the lady herself; a teacher, a legacy, a hero.
- Distinguished Catholic Educator, St. Pius X High School (1994)
2012
- Col. Deborah Geiger
Degrees:
- B.A. Criminal Justice '83
- MA US Army War College
- MS Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Diploma, FBI National Academy
Bio:- Solider, United States Army
- Facility Instructor and Course Author at the US Army War College.
- Platoon Leader to Brigade Commander.
- Military Awards and Decorations include: the Army鈥檚 Legion Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (7 Oak Leaf Clusters), Joint Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters), National Defense Service Medal with bronze star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with bronze stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) and the Airborne and Air Assault Badges. Other recognition included selection to the FBI National Academy, the award of the Military Police Order of the Marechaussee silver medal, and the recipient of the St. Maurice Award for Community service to the Catholic Community. Additionally, was the recipient of the 1995-1996 Leo A. Codd Memorial Award, which is awarded to the best ROTC instructor nationwide.
- Archdiocese of Military Services 鈥 At various times and locations served on the Parish Council, served as a RCIA team leader, ad an EDGE Youth Group leader, CCD teacher, Lector, Eucharist Minister and Life Teen Youth Group Leader.
2013
- George Rice
Degrees:
- B.A. Criminal Justice '85
- CPM, Public Management, George Washington University
Bio:- Executive Director 鈥 Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT)
- Academic Guest Lecturer 鈥 Johns Hopkins University, Towson University, University of Baltimore, Emory University, University of Maryland and Coppin State University
- Special Qualifications - Department of Justice, DEA, Public Affairs Training 鈥 Graduate
- Numerous Post Academy Law Enforcement Training Courses
- Twice Presented with Awards for Service by DEA
- Certified Trainer 鈥 Community-based Anti-Terrorism
- Board Memberships 鈥 麻豆视频 Trustee
- Braintree Institute 鈥 Vice President and Treasurer
- Founding President of Chesapeake Search & Rescue Dog Association
2015
- Eric Turman
Degrees:
- B.A. Elementary Education '97
- Master of Education (Urban Education) '03
- Principal Certification '04
- Superintendent Letter of Eligibility 鈥 St. Joseph鈥檚 University
Bio:- Appointed Harrisburg School District鈥檚 superintendent in 2019.
- Principal 鈥 Reading Senior High School
- Standards and Poor 2004 recipient as the principal of Northeast Middle School for decreasing the achievement gap.
- Pennsylvania Department of Education named Reading Senior High School as Title 1 Reward School.
- 麻豆视频 President鈥檚 Advisory Council (member)
2016
- Kevin DeAcosta
Degrees:
- B.A. Accounting '00
Bio:- Inducted into Exeter Academic Hall of Fame in 2022. Featured in the CEOs You Should Know Podcast in 2021.
- President and CEO, The Highlands at Wyomissing: plans, organizes, directs and manages all services, programs, and operations of The Highlands at Wyomissing. Responsible for the development of all staff, assists the Board of Directors in setting the mission and vision of the organization, and develops the strategic direction.
- Graduated cum laude, Member Alpha Sigma Lambda, National Honor Society for Non-Traditional Students
- United Way of Berks County, Finance Committee; Reader/tutor United Way of Berks County, Ready Set Read; Board member and officer Day Spring Homes; Volunteer and supporter of youth sports
2017
- Cheryl Callahan
Degrees:
- B.S. Biology '79
Bio:President & Owner 鈥 Profiles Encourage, Inc. Profiles Encourage was founded in 1992, and its first client was the Philadelphia Phillies. The business grew quickly, adding several other Major League organizations with spring training sites in Florida. Today, Profiles Encourage specializes in phlebotomy and other laboratory services for more than 10 Major League Baseball franchises and their affiliates in Florida and Arizona, including the New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, and the Pittsburgh Pirates. During spring training, she employs over 100 part-time employees that provide physicals, blood tests, and other ordered lab work. One franchise, consisting of the major league rosters, minor league rosters, unsigned prospects, and franchise staff, can constitute more than 300 comprehensive physical and lab analyses.
