The Gala for Ellis Medicine
Join the Ellis community in honoring Terri and Mark Little and Dr. Nick and Melissa Montalto for their contributions to making our community healthier and stronger.Mark, former Chair of Ellis Medicine’s Board of Trustees, provided steady leadership during a pivotal time for the organization, drawing on a 37-year career at GE with senior global leadership roles and service as Chief Technology Officer. Terri, a retired teacher, has long championed Schenectady and its local causes. Together, through their family foundation and as co-founders of Rise High, they have made a lasting impact on the community they proudly call home.
Dr. Nick Montalto is a respected gynecologic surgeon and healthcare leader, known for his pioneering work in minimally invasive surgery and his mentorship of surgeons across the Capital District. He currently serves as Chief Medical Officer at St. Peter’s Health Partners and previously held that role at Ellis Medicine. Melissa is the founder of Longevity Functional Fitness, where she helps people of all ages build strength, confidence, and lasting wellness. Together, they share a deep commitment to care, leadership, and improving quality of life in the community.
Proceeds from The Gala will be invested in cutting-edge technology to better care for our patients.
Our online auction goes live on Jan 12!
Special Thanks to Our Donors
Protector Patron
Dr. Nadarajah Balasubramaniam
Carol Borthwick
Terri & Mark Little
Richard Dal Col, MD, MPH
Paul & Beth Milton
Stewart's Shops
Partner Patron
Dr. Michael DePetrillo & Lillian Bertalan
Neil Golub & Karen Gerhardt
Carol Hyde & Sanjay Correa
Carolyn Jones-Assini MD & John Assini MD
Bonnie Keller
Dr. Robert Kiltz
Nan & Hugh Murphy
Dr. Carl & Joann Paulsen
Anne & Terry Phillips
Champion Patron
Cindy & Duane Ball
Cristine Cioffi & John Sharkey
Cioffi, Slezak, Wildgrube, PC
Dr. Peter & Stephanie Cospito
The Daily Gazette
Drs. Christopher & Colleen Dibble
Christopher R. Dowd
Richard & Janet Evans
David & Denise Horan
Jim Hurley
Dr. Michael Jakubowski
Dr. David & Bonnie Liebers
Joseph & Mausami Lodise
James McPartlon
Michael & Amy McPartlon
Dr. Ali & Helena Mirza
Anne Putnam
Roberta Rocas
The Spraragen Family
Anthony Thompson
Dr. Gary & Mary Jo Wood
Guardian Patron
Paul Ambrose
Shane Bargy
James & Monica Barnes
Dr. Michael & Linda Breault
Cheryl Busino
Capital Bank
Antonio & Maria Civitella
Drs. John & Thea Dalfino
Sanjeeve & Amy DeSoyza
Patrick DiCerbo
Rita & Jim Dillon
Eastern Heating and Cooling, Inc.
Envision Architects DPC
Bill & Diane Faubion
Shannon Flood
Deborah & Michael Foley
Brian & Teresa Forget
C.G. Frink
Dr. Richard & Lois Gullott
Jim & Lori Anne Harris
Tom & Pam Hartman
Brett Heimov
Christopher & Kelly Jordan
Paul Jureller
Dr. Robert & Elaine Kennedy
Chad Kilbourne
Joe & Megan Little
Patrick & Sara McPartlon
Debby & Michael Mullaney
Stephanie & Michael Mumford
Steve Obermyer
Peterson, Campoli & Associates, CPAs
Andrea Schmitz
David Shumpert & Omayra Padilla De Jesus
Christian Soller & Dawn MacKillop-Soller
David & Susan Theobald
Mary & Steve Therriault
Andrea Schmitz
John Tobison & Judy Steiner
Sean Wade
Julie & Kris Ziegler
Presenting Sponsor
Cardiology Associates of Schenectady
Inspire Confidence Group
MVP Health Care
Visionary Sponsor
CNY Fertility
Cocktail Hour Sponsor
Schenectady Anesthesia Associates, PC
Philanthropist Sponsor
Ballston Spa National Bank
CareNet Medical Group
CDPHP
Cerity Partners
Fenimore Asset Management
GE Vernova
Home Instead
Kingsway Community
Mohawk Ambulance Service
Rivers Casino & Resort
Schaffer Heights Housing Corporation
Schenectady Hardware & Electric
Video Sponsor
The United Group of Companies, Inc.
Wine Sponsor
Roberta & Bill Winsman
Benefactor Sponsor
BBL Companies
Bond, Schoeneck and King, PLLC
Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady
CCS Fundraising
Centers Health Care
Davin Healthcare
Envision Strategy
FustCharles, LLP
Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP
Hodgson Russ, LLP
Institute for Clinical Pharmacodynamics
Janitronics, Inc.
LeChase Construction Services
NBT Bank
Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
St. Peter's Health Partners
Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs, PC
Tech Valley Drywall, Inc.
Transfinder
Auction Sponsor
Market 32/Price Chopper
Tech Valley Drywall Inc.
Supporter Sponsor
Cintas
Harding Mazzotti Law Firm
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