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Bette Ann Mammone, Class of 1978
In the Elmira College tradition of giving, like the many classes before them, the Class of 1978 wished to endow a meaningful gift to the College in honor of its 40th Reunion in June of 2018. Following the untimely passing of a beloved classmate, Bette A. Mammone '78, in June 2017, the Class's legacy gift came into focus.
The gift established the Bette A. Mammone '78 Memorial Academy, which honors exceptionally successful alumni in business, leadership, community, educational, or philanthropic endeavors by inviting them to participate in an on-campus event with students, faculty, and other alumni. Alumni are selected based on their professional expertise and achievements, as well as dedication to charitable and community initiatives.
One recipient is selected each year. In order to qualify recipients must
have received their undergraduate or graduate degree from Elmira College and
have achieved a high-level of professional success in a minimum 20-year career.
They must be willing to travel to Elmira College in October of that year to facilitate a discussion, a lecture or master class, and participate in a networking event with students, alumni, guests and members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Bette Ann Mammone Academy Honorees
Jennifer Congelli Ingold ’95
2025/26 Honoree
Jennifer Ingold's career has been in education. She has received awards and other recognition for her work at the local, state, and national levels.
Dick Richardson, '74
2025 Honoree
Dick Richardson's prestigious career includes U.S. patents in adult learning design; as well as numerous other noteworthy accomplishments.
Robert "Chip" Coffey, '76
2024 honoree
Chip Coffey has achieved success and international renown on A&E and Discovery Communications television programs as well as many other creative endeavors.
Susan Pettorini-D'Amico, '80
2022 honoree
Dr. Pettorini-D’Amico currently serves as the Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Trinity Health of New England.
John Zeller, '73
2022 honoree
John Zeller has been a major force in higher education development and fund raising, achieving extraordinary success during his long career.
Scott Oakes, '93
2021 honoree
Professor and Vice Chair of Research at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.
Pauline Daniels, '77
2019 honoree
Pauline "Polly" Bieber Daniels '77, has spent the better part of her career in the pursuit of better lives for the elderly in her community.
Steve Glick, '78
2018, Inaugural honoree
Steven M. Glick ’78, a classmate of Mammone’s, was the inaugural honored lecturer.
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