Leads the organization and the steering committee, directing the creation, implementation, and oversight of PCCW initiatives consistent with Cornell's strategic directions.
Valisha Graves ’85

Partner with the PCCW chair to create, implement, and oversee PCCW initiatives.
Allison Hill ’93
Katie Schoenberg ’03
Lisa Ullmann ’81

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A list of current members, emerita members, and sustaining members can be accessed by all PCCW members in CUVolunteer.

Fosters alumni connections to Cornell by creating regional and local programs for engagement and networking among PCCW members. Cultivates a strong relationship with Cornell faculty to provide support for initiatives that strengthen leadership roles and voice within the Cornell community for women faculty and other faculty conducting research and scholarship into women’s issues and advancement.

• Melissa Lewin ’00, Chair
• Juliette Boone ’93, Vice Chair
• Gissela Mera Lourido, University Representative

Develops strategies and tools for communication among PCCW members and between PCCW and Cornell.

• Carol Berman '94, Co-Chair
• Joy Boatwright ’92, Co-Chair
• Tasha Engels, University Representative

Educates PCCW members about options for giving to Cornell and encourages them to support the PCCW endowed funds and other Cornell fundraising initiatives.

• Valerie Adelson MHA ’87, Chair
• Margarita Rossi Johnson MBA ’04, Vice Chair
• Olga Torres ’92, Vice Chair
• Justine A. Guariglia, University Representative
• Thomas P. LaFalce Jr. ’94, University Representative

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee assists PCCW's Steering Committee in identifying opportunities for promoting diversity and inclusion in programming activities, faculty and student outreach and mentoring, philanthropy, membership, and leadership. Members serve as liaisons to the other committees to advise on specific actions ensuring PCCW is advancing our objective of "One Cornell" regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity and that PCCW is fostering a community in which all of our members feel welcome and valued.

• Kim Thompson ’87, Chair
• Danya Contreras ’13, Vice Chair
• Nicole LaFave, University Representative

Manages the award process for the Affinito-Stewart grants, leadership grants, and microgrants, including grant review and award decisions.

• Susan Klugman ’84, Chair
• Bridget Martell ’88, Vice Chair
• Carole Quealey, University Representative

Coordinates member selection and new member orientation. Oversees off boarding and transition of members into sustaining membership and/or other Cornell University volunteer roles.

• Maria Fernandez JD ’92, Chair
• Ellen Perlmutter ’74, Vice Chair
• Heather Wells ’02, University Representative

Develops and coordinates opportunities for PCCW members to mentor Cornell students: undergraduate students; graduate, professional, and medical students; faculty; young alumni; and fellow PCCW members.

• Rosemary Brosnan ’85, Chair
• Linda Choong ’90, Vice Chair
• Mary Grainger ’79, MPS ’87, Vice Chair
• Marlene Quijano ’85, Vice Chair
• Matt Carcella, University Representative

Selects the PCCW chair and vice chair in coordination with the PCCW staff liaison in the Office of Volunteer Programs and the associate vice president of Alumni Affairs and Development.

• Karen Stewart ’85, Chair
• Heather Wells ’02, University Representative

Plans the major themes and structure of the annual membership meeting, which is designed to stimulate member engagement, foster connections with the university, and reflect the mission of PCCW.

• Susan H. Holland ’85, Chair
• Gigi Bruno ’89, MILR ’95, Vice Chair
• Carole Quealy, University Representative