2026 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, Michelle Rawlins '11

Michelle's early experiences and college education laid the groundwork for a career in healthcare and concussion research. The experience and knowledge she gained at Linfield shaped a patient-centered approach to both research and clinical care, emphasizing the importance of understanding the whole patient across the concussion care continuum. This strong educational foundation has led to her finding meaningful advances in concussion care, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes. Learn more about Linfield University at linfield.edu