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Andrea Ippolito

Women in Entrepreneurship Spotlight: Andrea Ippolito ’06, MEng ’07

Meet Andrea Ippolito, Founder of SimpliFed. Andrea graduated from Cornell with a master’s degree and bachelor’s degree in biological engineering. She later went on to earn her master’s degree in … Read more

By AAD Staff September 26, 2022
FHTR Alumni Service Award winner Bruce Wagner ’64, MEng ’66

Frank H.T. Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service Award: Bruce Wagner ’64, MEng ’66

Bruce Wagner ’64, MEng ’66 had just started his first job after college—as an engineer in AT&T Bell Labs’ Eero Saarinen-designed complex in Holmdel, N.J.—when another Cornell alumnus stopped by … Read more

By AAD Staff September 20, 2022
Ralph Wilhelm Jr. ’67

Frank H.T. Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service Award: Ralph V. Wilhelm ’67

For more than 50 years as a Cornell volunteer, Ralph Wilhelm Jr. ’67 has kept students at the center of his mission. As chair of the Fraternity Sorority Advisory Council … Read more

By AAD Staff September 20, 2022
Ariel Belen JD '81

Frank H.T. Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service Award: Ariel Belen JD ’81

Over a 40-year career in New York City, Ariel Belen JD ’81 had a consistent goal: to help people sort through what is one of the most difficult situations they’ll … Read more

By AAD Staff September 20, 2022
Victoria Hartman '78

Frank H.T. Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service Award: Victoria Hartman ’78

Vicki Hartman ’78 was a new Cornell graduate when she tentatively called the head of the Cornell Alumni Association of Westchester, where she was living, to volunteer. She thought she … Read more

By AAD Staff September 20, 2022
Robert (Bob) ’53 and Helen Harrison ’55 Appel

Frank H.T. Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service Award: Robert J. Appel ’53 and Helen Harrison Appel ’55

For Robert (Bob) ’53 and Helen Harrison ’55 Appel, giving back to Cornell is a way to say thank you for a lifetime of opportunities their education made possible for … Read more

By AAD Staff September 20, 2022
Mark E. Hansen ’79

Frank H.T. Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service Award: Mark E. Hansen ’79

When Mark Hansen ’79 was growing up in Poughkeepsie, New York, he longed to live abroad. Born in England to American parents who brought the family to the United States … Read more

By AAD Staff September 20, 2022
portrait Marisa Sergi

Women in Entrepreneurship Spotlight: Marisa Sergi ’15

Marisa Sergi graduated from Cornell with a degree in enology and viticulture. Upon graduating from Cornell, she launched her first brand called RedHead Wine. She is the founder of Red … Read more

By AAD Staff September 15, 2022
Three packages of Jamie's Farm Granola

Women in Entrepreneurship Spotlight: Jamie Kim ’19

Jamie Kim graduated Cornell with a degree in hotel administration. She is the founder of Jamie’s Farm, a consumer-packaged goods company that sells award-winning granola. Jamie started Jamie’s Farm during … Read more

By AAD Staff September 15, 2022
Isela Hernandez '95

Women in Entrepreneurship Spotlight: Isela Hernandez ’95

Isela graduated from Cornell with a bachelor’s degree in industrial and labor relations. She is the founder of HERNÁN, a brand of premium Mexican culinary products. Isela founded the company … Read more

By AAD Staff September 15, 2022
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