Four outstanding alumni received awards at Linfield’s Finest for their contributions to their professions, community and Linfield. Congratulations to this year’s recipients:
Lance Lopes ’85
2024 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year
Originally from Winnemucca, Nevada, where fewer than 10% of students attend college, Lopes was driven to succeed. His accomplishments include passing the bar exam in four states, serving as general counsel for NFL teams and lifting new companies like StubHub and the Seattle Kraken.
Miriam Vargas Corona ’14
2024 Outstanding Young Alumnus
Corona has dedicated her professional life to closing the gap between immigrants and essential services. She has served as executive director for Unidos Bridging Community since 2018, and in 2020, she was named to Oregon’s Racial Justice Council.
Desi (Neely) Shubin ’96
2024 Distinguished Nursing Alumnus
Shubin is chief operating officer for McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield. Throughout her 20+ year nursing career, she has been recognized with multiple regional and national awards. She continues to give back to the profession through presentations and publications on patient safety.
Kerry Carmody ’73
Carmody supports Linfield in many ways. He is a trustee emeritus of the Linfield University Board of Trustees and chaired the Spark Wonder Campaign. He and his wife Kristie (Pouliot) ’73 host alumni events in California, created a student scholarship and donate to areas across the university.
