Mark your calendars for PCCW Symposium 2026!
Join us in Washington, DC, on February 5–7, 2026, for the President’s Council of Cornell Women’s Symposium. Check back soon for more details!
The President’s Council of Cornell Women has been advancing the involvement and leadership of Cornell alumni to support women’s issues and gender equality since 1990. The PCCW Symposium is a dynamic opportunity to strengthen your connection, meet other successful alumni, learn about university initiatives, and hear about long-lasting impact.
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Schedule Overview
PCCW Symposium provides Cornellians with a wealth of informative content and skill-building opportunities.
Check back in the upcoming weeks for a posted schedule of events!
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Venue and Book Your Hotel
PCCW Symposium 2026 will take place at the JW Marriott, centrally located in the heart of Washington, DC. Conference room rates start at $253 per night for selected dates between February 5 - 7, 2026. Book your stay by 11:59 p.m. ET on January 9, 2026, to receive our discounted rate.
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Past Symposiums
2025 Symposium in Philadelphia, titled Empowering Cornell Alumni Across Generations: Health, Wellness, and Beyond, featured an exciting and diverse range of topics, and featured speakers. See below to take a look at the 2025 Symposium Program!
2025 Schedule of Events
Thursday, February 20, 2025
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
PCCW Steering Committee Dinner*
*For PCCW Steering Committee members only
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Cornell Club of Greater Philadelphia All Alumni Social*
McGillin’s Olde Ale House in Partnership with The Amateur Golf Association
Brought to you by: Chris Mullins ‘97 & Dan Hershberg ’06
*This social is a Cornell Club of Greater Philadelphia event. We encourage members who arrive on Thursday to attend.
Friday, February 21, 2025
7:00 a.m.
Registration Opens
8:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Steering Committee Meeting*
*For PCCW Steering Committee members only
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
PCCW Symposium Welcome & Opening Session
PCCW Members will open the 2025 Symposium focused on Health and Wellness.
Speakers:
- Maria Fernandez JD ‘92, PCCW Chair, Deputy Secretary of Education, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul
- Michelle L. Artibee, Director, Workforce Wellbeing, Cornell University Staff
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
PCCW Symposium Luncheon: Healthcare, Wellness & Social Impact
Panel Session: Healthcare & Social Impact
Moderator: Anna Maida ‘96
Speakers:
- J’Vanay Santos-Fabian MBA ‘22, CEO and Co-Founder of MyLÚA Health
- Kelly Musick, Professor; Senior Associate Dean of Research, Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy
2:00 – 2:10 p.m.
CALC & PCCW Symposium 2025 Kickoff and Welcome
Welcome to CALC and PCCW Symposium! We’ll kick off a few days of learning, discussions, presentations, networking, and a whole lot of FUN.
Speaker:
- Michelle Vaeth ’98, Associate Vice President for Alumni Affairs
2:10 – 2:50 p.m.
A Conversation with Campus Leaders
CALC and PCCW Symposium attendees will hear from campus leaders about campus initiatives and priorities.
Speakers:
- Dr. Kavita Bala, Provost
- Fred Van Sickle, Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Development
- Magdalena Kalinka Bartishevich, Executive Director, Alumni Affairs
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
PCCW Symposium Session: A Woman’s Cycle – From Fertility to Menopause
Speakers:
- Moderator: Melissa Lewin ‘00, Managing Director, General Counsel Paloma Partners, PCCW Vice Chair
- Dr. Susan Klugman ‘84, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women’s Health (Reproductive & Medical Genetics), Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Director of Reproductive Genetics, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women’s Health
- Dr. Shari Brasner ‘87, Mount Sinai, Assistant Clinical Professor | Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science
4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
PCCW Symposium Session: Health and Wellness Brand Marketing
Speakers:
- Moderator: Beth Storz ‘92, Principal, Creative Process Designer + Facilitator, Ideas To Go, Inc.
- Theresa Flores ’93, Former Senior Manager, Public Affairs, Mary Kay, Inc.
- Kathleen Carroll ‘85, MBA ‘86, CEO & Founder, Branding Strategist, Brand Positioning & Consumer Insights Expert
- Linda Choong ‘90, Founder & CEO, Left + Right LLC
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
CALC and PCCW Symposium Networking Reception
CALC and PCCW Symposium attendees will end the day recapping sessions and what you learned with other attendees. Meet up with your Cornell connections and make new ones in a relaxed atmosphere. Light hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be available.
6:15 p.m.
Group Photo
6:45 – 8:45 p.m.
PCCW Symposium Dinner Session & Alma Mater: The Importance of Relationships & Human Health
Speaker:
- Anthony Ong, Professor of Human Development at Cornell University, Professor of Gerontology in Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College
9:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Informal After Party
Saturday, February 22, 2025
7:00 a.m.
Registration Opens
7:45 – 9:30 a.m.
CALC & PCCW Symposium Saturday Breakfast & Morning Panel Presentation
We’ll present the Robert S. Harrison ’76 Recent Alumni Volunteer Award, recognizing recent alumni who have provided exemplary service to Cornell and the world. Presented by Kraig Kayser, MBA ’84.
Speakers:
- Kraig Kayser MBA ’84, Chair, Cornell University Board of Trustees
- Moyouri Bhattacharjee ’15
- Shannon Cohall ’14
- Morgan Jones MBA ’15
- Chase Wickenheiser ’19
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Digital Health, Communication Technology, Social Media, and Mental Health
- Diana Freed, MS ‘21, Ph.D ’23, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Data Science, Brown University, Visiting Scholar, The Petrie-Flom Center, Harvard Law School and Faculty Associate, Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University
10:45 – 11:00 a.m.
Symposium Closing
Contact us
Contact Nataki Corneille, Director of Diversity Programs at pccw@cornell.edu for questions.
