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.