Members

Chair

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

Vice Chairs

Partner with the PCCW chair to create, implement, and oversee PCCW initiatives.
Cheryl Boyer ’87 (Engagement, Membership)
Anna Graves ’00 (Symposium, Communications)
Ana Chapman ’93 (Grants, Mentoring)

Steering committee 2019-20

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Fosters alumnae connections to Cornell by creating regional and local programs for engagement and networking among PCCW members. Cultivates a strong relationship with Cornell women faculty to provide support for initiatives that strengthen their leadership roles and voice within the Cornell community.

• Suzanne Penavic ’87, MPS ’16, chair
• Yael Levitt, university representative
• Luanne Prosperi Stefanucci, university representative

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

• Valisha Graves ’85, chair
• Allison Hill ’93, MBA ’14, vice chair

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

• Lisa Ullman ’81, chair
• Keo Frazier ’00, 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 insuring 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.

• Lauren Myers ’97 , chair
• Wendy Levitt MBA ’92 , vice chair

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

• Susan Klugman ‘84, chair
• Risa Shapiro ’99, Ph.D. ‘05, vice chair
• Carole Quealey, 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.

• Heidi Grenek ’92, MEng ’93, chair
• Anne DiGiacomo, 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.

• Chimene Linette Liburd ’92, chair
• Maria Fernandez JD ’92, vice chair
• Tina Gourley, university representative

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

• Renee Bayha Gossett ’80, DVM ’86, chair
• Janet Gerhard ’95, co-vice chair
• Rosemary Brosnan ’79, co-vice chair
• Rebecca McMillan Sparrow MIL ’86, university representative
• Janna S. Lamey, 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.

• Gigi G. Bruno ’89, M I&LR ’95, co-vice chair
• Susan H. Holland ’85, co-vice chair
• Kara V. Klein ’89, chair
• Carole Quealy, university representative