An Erie native, Mary Louise (Plavcan) Scottino was married to Dr. Joseph Scottino for 47 years, and together they raised three children. She earned a bachelor’s degree in social studies from Gannon University in 1974. Active within the university community, she was a member of the “Faculty Wives” group on campus, participated in the President’s Annual Dinner, hosted the 1986 Christmas Ball and attended the President’s reception dinners. Mary Lou dedicated much of her career to education, teaching social studies and English at St. Joseph School, as well as computer science at Our Lady of Peace and Blessed Sacrament Schools. A devoted member of St. Peter's Cathedral in Erie, she was an active participant in their Women’s Council. Committed to serving the community, she volunteered at the Multicultural Community Resource Center, where she taught English as a second language and assisted immigrants in finding employment. In 2010, she co-authored the book “Italian Americans of Greater Erie,” highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the community.
A native of Pittsburgh, Aimee Henry was married to Dr. M. Daniel Henry for 40 years, and together they raised four children. Dr. Henry fondly described his wife as a “professional volunteer,” a title well earned through her dedicated service to the community. She earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology/psychology from La Roche University and later obtained a Master of Science in Community Counseling from Barry University. As a geriatric social worker, she focused on caregiving and became a passionate caregiver advocate, sharing her experiences through her blog, “Aimee's Blog,” through the non-profit organization The Caregiver Connection.
In 1988, she introduced the first organized Christmas celebration on campus, known as Christmas on Campus. A memorable moment from her time at 乱伦视频 includes a photograph of her and Dr. Henry dressed as Charles and Annie Strong, published in the 乱伦视频 Knight on Oct. 16, 1989. Throughout the years, she remained actively involved in campus life, often attending various dinners and receptions alongside Dr. Henry.
Currently married to Dr. Garibaldi for 23 years, Carol Garibaldi earned a degree in computer engineering from Tulane University. Deeply interested in educational and social issues, she actively engaged with both the 乱伦视频 and Erie communities. In July 2002, she served as a co-hostess for “A Taste of the Season” at the Erie Playhouse. A native of New Orleans, she often shared her personal experiences through motivational speaking, reflecting on the challenges she faced growing up in the city.
In 2007, after Hurricane Katrina, she spoke to Alternative Break Service Trip (ABST) students about the history of flooding, the politics of the levees and the extensive damage the storm caused—delivering a presentation that combined startling facts with heartfelt stories. In 2009, she continued her advocacy by speaking before and after a screening of Trouble the Water, a film about the storm, drawing from her two decades of life in New Orleans. She also participated in the 2009 New Orleans ABST, demonstrating her commitment to supporting recovery efforts and raising awareness about the lasting impact of the hurricane.
Dr. Mary Jean “MJ” Taylor has been married to Dr. Keith Taylor for 31 years and is the proud parent of four children. A licensed physical therapist and board-certified pediatric clinical specialist, she served as an adjunct lecturer in the Public Health and Physical Therapy Program at Gannon University. As the Director of University Wellness at 乱伦视频, she played a pivotal role in promoting health and well-being on campus—creating the innovative concept of “wellness zones” that encompass environmental, spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, emotional and occupational well-being. In 2019, she established the Tobacco-Free Campus Task Force (TFCTF) to further enhance the university’s commitment to wellness. An advocate for community involvement, she was instrumental in founding the St. Joseph House of Faith and Action in Erie.
In recognition of her leadership, she was invited to deliver the Spring 2019 commencement address at 乱伦视频’s Ruskin campus. In addition to her academic and wellness initiatives, she made significant contributions to the world of sports, coaching women’s tennis at Cathedral Prep and Villa Maria Academy. As a Master Professional recognized by the Professional Tennis Registry, she led the team to seven consecutive District 10 AA Championships, as well as six straight D10 singles and doubles victories. Her dedication to her profession is reflected not only in her community work but also in her academic contributions, having been published in several professional journals.
Mary Mai Iwanenko, Ph.D., was born in Long Thanh, Vietnam, to a Vietnamese mother and an Italian-American U.S. military father. A first-generation college student, she earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at D’Youville College in Buffalo, N.Y., and later earned her post-professional occupational therapy doctorate from Gannon University in 2019.
Iwanenko served as 乱伦视频’s director of health services and oversaw the university health center. She teaches as an adjunct in the Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences and the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences; guides student research and supervises student internship experiences; advises the men’s club lacrosse team and the Vietnamese Student Association; and assists the university advancement department in engaging alumni and friends of Villa and 乱伦视频.
Her professional background includes co-founding a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy practice and preschool with her husband, President Walter Iwanenko, Ph.D. After merging the business with a Western New York nonprofit, she led its therapy and early education division and supported its transition to trauma-informed care. She has also served as a hospital administrator, university faculty member and program development leader at institutions including Daemen College, SUNY Buffalo and D’Youville.
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