Ginger Cato (Class of 2000) is the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, honored for her unwavering commitment to recovery advocacy, public health education, and community empowerment. As Director of the Rob Constantine Recovery Community and Outreach Centers, Ginger leads efforts to reduce stigma and build support systems for those impacted by addiction. Her leadership, certifications, and community coalition work exemplify the spirit of service and strength that FM alumni strive for. Ginger lives in Gloversville with her husband and daughter and continues to be a guiding force in peer-led recovery.
Honoring Del B. Salmon, a third-generation elder law attorney and FM Foundation leader whose six-decade family legacy includes decades of civic service and community impact. Discover why he’s the 2025 Clock Tower Award recipient.
Dr. Stanislava Mladenova, a global leader in security and development, is the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award winner. Currently serving as NATO’s Operations Division Core Team Lead in Moldova, Dr. Mladenova has spent two decades advancing peace, resilience, and reform across conflict zones—from West Africa to Afghanistan. Her distinguished career spans NATO, the World Bank, and the U.S. Institute of Peace, and her expertise in civil-military engagement is shaping international policy and academic thought. A proud FM alum, Dr. Mladenova exemplifies the power of education to transform both lives and nations.
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