The Chung/Thorpe Leadership Award

Presented to students who have increased the profile of the community of color through continued participation in leadership roles throughout their Ithaca College experience.

Our Namesakes: Mary Chung-Hayashi and Jim Thorpe

Mary Chung-Hayashi (born Chung Mi Kyun) has been named one of the top feminist leaders for the 21st Century. At 26 she created the National Asian Women’s Health Organization, the first national organization devoted to Asian and Pacific Islander women in the U.S.. Mrs. Chung-Hayashi also is a former assemblywoman for the California State Legislature. 

Jim Thorpe (whose Sac and Fox name was Wa-Tho-Huk) is considered one of the most versatile athletes of modern sports.  He won Olympic Gold Medals in the newly formed decathlon and pentathlon events at the 1912 Stockholm summer games.  Additionally, he was the 1st National Football League president.

Our 2023 Award Recipients

The 2023 Chung-Thorpe Leadership Award recipients along with their majors, minors, and a small highlight of their involvement on campus.  Congratulations to all our awardees!

Adrian Rosario Beato

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Major: Accounting | Minor: Business Analytics

Varsity wrestling team member: Fall-2019- Spring 2023 | PODER President: Fall 2019-Spring 2023 | National Association Of Black Accountant (NABA) President: Fall 2021-Spring 2023 | Leadership Academy: Fall 2019- Spring 2023 | Peer Advisor: Spring 2020- Spring 2022 | Beta Alpha Psi: Spring 2022- Spring 2023 | C-step: Fall 2019- Spring 2023 | Core Trading Consultant: Fall 2021- Spring 2022 

Azaria Royalty Wise

Azaria is posing on white brick background. Is wearing white top with black blazer with thin white pinstripes. Is wearing a necklace. Has braided hair pulled back into bun.

Major: Integrated Marketing Communications

Emerging Academic and Professional Leaders Program- Mentor/Leader (Fall 2019 - Spring 2020) | Emerging Academic and Professional Leaders Program- Mentee (Fall 2018 - Spring 2019) | Student Activities Board - Graphic Design Chair (Fall 2019 - Spring 2020) 

Brianna Paige Diaz

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Major: Journalism and Race, Power, and Resistance

IC Mixed (Aug 2019 - December 2022) Internal Relations Coordinator (Fall 2019) - Vice President (August 2021) - President (until December 2022) | Student Accessibilities Services (August 2021 - December 2022) | Student Exam Proctor | Residential Assistant (RA) - (August 2021 - December 2022) | Discussion Series - Student Collaboration - (August 2021- December 2022) | Buzzsaw Magazine Writer - MOC Writer - August 2019 | Passion Project Writer - Feature Writer - August 2019 

Irena Nakry Kelly Rosenberg

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Major: Clinical Health Studies/Physical Therapy | Minor: International Business

Mobility Training Teacher Assistant January 2023-presentType of Involvement: Student EmploymentName of Involvement & Dates: Office of Admissions Tour Guide January 2020-January 2022Position Held & Date: Admission HostType of Involvement: Student OrganizationName of Involvement & Dates: Ithaca College Physical Therapy Student Association (ICPTSA) September 2019-presentPosition Held & Date: Secretary September 2019-May 2020; Marketing Committee Member September 2020-May 2021;  

Professional Development Co-Coordinator September 2022-presentType of Involvement: Student OrganizationName of Involvement & Dates: IC Unbound Dance Company September 2019-presentPosition Held & Date: Secretary January 2020-presentType of Involvement: Student OrganizationName of Involvement & Dates: Pulse Hip Hop September 2019-presentPosition Held & Date: Secretary January 2020-May 2022, Co-President September 2022-presentType of Involvement: Student OrganizationName of Involvement & Dates: Ithaca College Physical Therapy Students (ICPTSOC) September 2019-presentType of Involvement: Student  

Volunteer - HSHP Student Advisory CouncilPosition Held & Date: Student Advisor September 2022-presentType of Involvement: Student VolunteerName of Involvement & Dates: IC ME September 2022-presentType of Involvement: Student VolunteerName of Involvement & Dates: Student Trustee Screening CommitteePosition Held & Date: Screening Committee Member January 2021Type of Involvement: Student VolunteerName of Involvement & Dates: Fall Prevention Workshop, ICPTSAPosition Held & Date:  Volunteer September 2019 

Isabella Conanan Tria

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Major: Vocal BMO, Integrated Marketing Communications; Audio Production

Asian American Alliance Historian: Fall 2021- Spring 2022 | AAA Co-President: Fall 2022 | AAA President: Spring 2023Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers Member 2019-2023East Cost Asian American Student Union Conference Spring 2023Lower Quads RA: Fall 2021 Theatre Lab Member: Fall 2021Island Fusion Dancer: Fall 2021 

Leanna F. Crouse

Leanna is posing on grey patterned background. Is wearing light brown shirt and necklace. Has long black hair extending past shoulders. Is looking at camera and smiling.

Major: Integrated Marketing Communications

Member of RedCross Club: Fall 2019 Information Technology Lab Consultant: Spring 2021; Information Technology Learning Technology Consultant: Fall 2021; Information Technology Student Coordinator Assistant : Spring 2022 - Present, Information Technology Student Leadership Team: Spring 2022 - Present Creator of Textbook Donation - Ithacan Article: Spring 2022 HiFashion Member:  Fall 2021, HiFashion Event Coordinator: Spring 2022, HiFashion President: Fall 2022 - Present Rapid Respond Monitoring Marketing Intern: Summer 2022 Ithacon Project Manger: Spring 2023 Years of Service Event Team: Spring 2023 FIRST Look: Fall 2019 - Present Dean's List  Academic Achievement Award: Spring 2021 - Fall 2022Outstanding Academic Excellence POC AwardCustomer Designer Student Film - Gaileach - Spring 2022Producer of Student Film - Holy: Fall 2022 Honors Student: Fall 2019 - Present American Adverting Federation Member: Fall 2022 - Present 

Rebecca Annie Steinberg

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Major: Clinical Health Studies/Physical Therapy | Minor: Asian American Studies

IC Mixed Treasurer: Fall 2019-Spring 2021IC Mixed Secretary: Fall 2021-Spring 2023Peer Tutor: Fall 2019Ithaca College Special Olympics Tournament Volunteer: Summer 2022 

Sarah Margaret Marshall

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Major: Theatre Production and Design | Minor: Dance

President of Pulse Hip Hop Performances: Ithaca College Open House Nov 2022Moving Together Charity Dance Concert Nov 2022 Pulse Hip Hop Annual Showcase March 4th Future Spring Performances:March Madness dance battle March 31stTap Club Showcase March 24thBomberthon April 4th, 2023. Iota Chapter of Sigma Lambda Upsilon Sorority Banquet on April 15th Katalyst Showcase April 16thAfrican Dance Repertoire Showcase  April 24th Asian American Alliance Dinner April 28th 

Tyler G. Skaflestad

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Majors: Business Administration; Finance and Sport Management

Men's Baseball Team: Fall 2019-Fall 2021 | Leadership Scholars Program: Fall 2019-Present | Sport Management Association: Fall 2020-Fall 2022 | Leadership Scholars Program Mentor: Fall 2021-Present | School of Business Peer Advisor: Fall 2021-Present | Core Trading Consultants Analyst: Spring 2021-Spring 2023 | Active Minds: Fall 2021-Fall 2022 | Club Sports Finance & Admin Assistant: Spring 2022-Spring 2023 | Club Baseball: Spring 2022-Spring 2023 | Project HOePpnEr Volunteer (non-profit for suicide awareness) | Smithsonian National Museum Digital Volunteer - Transcription Center | Youth Farm Project | Ithaca College Food Pantry

Joseph A. Carollo-Bayona

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Major: Exercise Science

Player - IC Varsity Football Fall 2020-Fall 2022Player - Club Lacrosse Spring 2023Pre-Dental Chair - IC pre-health society Fall 2022-Spring 2023