PCCW Committees

Alumnae Engagement

Fosters alumnae connections to Cornell by developing programs for engagement and networking at the regional/local level among PCCW members and with alumnae.

• Margaret W. DeBolt '76, Chair
• Janine S. Daughtry '88, Vice Chair
• Dianne T. Renwick '82, Vice Chair
• Calicia M. Mullings '98, University Representative

Annual Meeting

Plans the major themes and structure of the annual meeting of all members, which is designed to stimulate member engagement and connection with the university and among the members, and which will reflect the mission of PCCW.

• Jeannette M. Perez-Rossello '91, Chair
• Daphne Mobley '83, Vice Chair
• Rob de la Fuente, University Representative

Communications

Develops effective strategies and efficient technologies for internal communication among PCCW members, between PCCW and Cornell, and externally with alumnae and the public.

• Sally A. Jacobsen MS HE '70, Chair
• Kathleen D. Carroll '85, Co-Vice Chair
• Elizabeth N. Ngonzi MMH '98, Co-Vice Chair
• Susan S. Lang '72, University Representative

Development

Educates members about options for financial support of Cornell University, and encourages members to provide support to PCCW endowed funds or other Cornell fundraising initiatives.

• Alison Diamond Levasseur '88, Chair
• Meredith A. Rosenberg '92, Vice Chair
• Anne DiGiacomo '80, University Representative

Grants

Provides stewardship of the Affinito-Stewart Grants, Leadership Grants and Cornell Fellowship programs, including the selection of award recipients.

• Barbara Ingram-Edmonds '82, Chair
• Laura E. Granger '84, Vice Chair
• Rob de la Fuente, University Representative
• Carole Quealy, University Representative

Membership

Coordinates membership selection and new member orientation.

• Elizabeth Campbell Everett '97, Chair
• Theresa V. Brown-Edwards '89, Co-Vice Chair
• Monica Lee Gelinas '99, Co-Vice Chair
• Rob de la Fuente, University Representative

Mentoring

Coordinates opportunities for PCCW members to engage in mentoring of undergraduate students, graduate/professional/medical students, faculty, young alumnae, and fellow PCCW members.

• Christine Stefanou Perry '85, Chair
• Sarah A. Emerson '84, Co-Vice Chair
• Stephanie R. Black '91, Co-Vice Chair
• Rebecca McMillan Sparrow MIL ILR '86, University Representative

Nominating

Selects the PCCW Chair and Vice Chair in cooperation with the Director of the Office of the Councils and the Associate Vice President of Alumni Affairs and Development.

• Carolyn Press. Landis '65, Chair
• Chris Marshall, University Representative

Transitions

• Susanne Gurda De Graba '76, Chair
• Laura Denbow, University Representative

Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Works with the principal investigators for the university's National Science Foundation ADVANCE Grant by providing feedback and support regarding achievement of the university's diversity and inclusion goals.

• Meryl R. Kaynard '76, Chair
• Kim K. Azzarelli '93, JD '97, Co-Vice Chair
• Yonn Kouh Rasmussen '83, MS '86, PhD '89, Co-Vice Chair
• Lynette Chappell-Williams, University Representative
• Yael Levitte, University Representative
• Mary George Opperman, University Representative