Mark your calendars for PCCW Symposium 2025!

Join us in Philadelphia, PA, on February 20-23, 2025, for the President's Council of Cornell Women's Symposium. Check back soon for more details!

Schedule Overview

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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 Symposium is a dynamic opportunity to strengthen your connection, meet other successful alumni, learn about university initiatives, and hear about the long-lasting impact of PCCW.

In February 2025, Symposium will be held in conjunction with the Cornell Alumni Leadership Conference (CALC), Cornell’s signature alumni volunteer event. We encourage all members who attend Symposium to continue their stay and attend CALC. PCCW is a volunteer leadership organization – all members are invited to attend both conferences.

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:

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:

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:

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:

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

The schedule will be updated with session descriptions and speakers as they are confirmed

Contact us

Nataki Corneille

Director of Diversity Alumni Programs

nc452@cornell.edu

Have more questions? Email us at pccw@cornell.edu.