West Coast Alumni Affairs and Development

West Coast Alumni Affairs & Development

The West Coast team of Cornell University’s Division of Alumni Affairs and Development builds and enhances connections between Cornell alumni, parents, and friends on the West Coast and the Ithaca and Cornell Tech campuses. We work to build Cornell’s network, to deliver engaging Cornell content in the west, and to generate philanthropic support for the benefit of Cornell students and faculty.

Contact

Nancy Abrams Dreier ’86

Director, West Coast Engagement and Cornell Silicon Valley (CSV)

nancy.dreier@cornell.edu

Kate Van Dalsem

Associate Director, West Coast Engagement and Cornell Silicon Valley (CSV)

kev37@cornell.edu

West Coast events

Explore digital events for all West Coast Cornellians!
Plus, check below for past event recordings.

Cornelliana with Corey: Cornell’s Pioneering Legacy in Technology and Innovation

Thursday, October 7, 2021
6:00 - 7:00 pm PDT
From Ezra Cornell’s critical role in the success of the telegraph to today’s leaders in Silicon Valley, Cornellians have had a global impact as innovators and inventors committed to advancing humanity and serving the public good.
Learn more and register

Past event recordings

Shop Talk Series: Sandy Khaund '94, MEng '95

May 5, 2021
Gather around the virtual conference table for an interactive discussion with featured speaker, Sandy Khaund '94, MEng '95, Founder and CEO at Macrodemic, and General Partner at Mindspring Capital. Watch the recording.
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CSV21: Tech in Focus Conference

Tuesday, March 30, 2021
This year's Cornell Silicon Valley Conference showcased innovations, trend-insights, and cutting-edge research relevant to the world around us. Alumni, faculty, and students discussed new technologies in sustainability, advancements in autonomous transportation, and much more.
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Cornellians in the Community: Spotlight on Real Estate

March 3, 2021
Real estate markets have been turned up, down, and sideways. A panel of alumni shared their observations about commercial and residential trends and predictions for the months ahead in the west. Watch the recording.
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Shop Talk Series: Sid Trivedi '13

February 17, 2021
Gather around the virtual conference table for an interactive discussion with featured speaker, Sid Trivedi ’13, partner at Foundation Capital. Watch the recording.
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Sip, Savor, and Celebrate - Holiday Celebration

December 10, 2020
Pull out the corkscrew and sharpen your knives as winemaker Nova Cadamatre '06 and Chef Robert Sulatycky lead us in wine tasting basics and appetizer preparation. Watch the recording.
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Designing the Future / The Future of Design

November 12, 2020
J. Meejin Yoon '95, the Gale and Ira Drukier Dean of Architecture, Art, and Planning, speaks on the state of design today and the possibilities and impact of sustainable design in the future. Watch the recording.
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Shop Talk Series: Morgan Beller '13

December 2, 2020
Gather around the virtual conference table for an interactive discussion with December's speaker, Morgan Beller ’13. Conversation moderated by Michael Beller ’84. Watch the recording.
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Shop Talk Series: Anamitra Banerji, MBA '04 Managing Partner, Afore Capital

October 28, 2020
Hear from venture capitalist Anamitra Banerji, managing partner at Afore Capital. Watch the recording.
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Cornellians in our Community: The Changing Face of the Entertainment Industry

October 21, 2020
At a time when people are consuming content at unprecedented rates, hear from television and film industry experts on adapting storytelling to fit consumer needs. Watch the recording.
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CSV Presents: Students Solve Real World Problems

Tuesday, October 13
Interested in hearing how students are learning how to tackle real world problems? Hear from students involved in Cornell’s Engineering Student Project Teams. Watch the recording.
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Shop Talk Series: Bill McAleer '73, MBA '75 Managing Director, Voyager Capital

September 30, 2020
Join us around the virtual conference table to hear from this month's speaker, Bill McAleer. Managing Director at Voyager Capital. Watch the recording.
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CSV Presents: Telehealth Takes Off

September 23, 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telehealth tools. The panel discussed discuss many of the issues facing widespread acceptance of this form of healthcare. Watch the recording.
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Behind the Scenes of Art Museums with Cornell Alumni

September 14, 2020
Collaboration with the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell featuring expert alumni from prominent west coast art museums. Watch the recording.
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Birds of the Pacific Flyway

August 4, 2020
Collaboration with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology featuring birding resources and a discussion on conservation efforts along the Pacific Flyway. Watch the recording.
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