06/16/2026
Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Founders’ Alumni Award, Matthew Beatty ‘01 and the Head of School’s Alumni Award, Miguel Dueñas ‘95.
Each year, the Founders’ Alumni Award recognizes an alum whose service and leadership have made a meaningful impact on the broader community. At The Miami Foundation, Matthew helped grow Give Miami Day into a nationally recognized philanthropic initiative that raised more than $170 million for local nonprofits, and today, he serves as the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Carrie Meek Foundation. He also founded The State of Black Philanthropy, helping expand investment and support throughout Greater Miami.
Presented during the Senior Awards Ceremony, the Head of School’s Award for Distinguished Service to the School recognizes an alum who exemplifies exceptional leadership, integrity and dedication. As Head of School Rachel Rodriguez shared, from reimagining the College Counseling Office and advancing the faculty Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Endowment to guiding plans for the new Sundheim Humanities Center, Miguel’s thoughtful leadership has helped shape transformative initiatives at RE. Through it all, his unwavering commitment comes back to one question: What is best for our students and faculty?
Matthew and Miguel have each found meaningful ways to lead, serve and create lasting change. Congratulations to both on these well-deserved recognitions.