President's Council of Cornell Women

Congratulations to our very own Ellen Perlmutter '74 for the Frank H.T. Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service Award and Abigail Macaluso '20 for the Robert S. Harrison '76 Recent Alumni Volunteer Award! This recognition is a testament to your dedication, leadership, and impact. We are proud to celebrate you both! Thank you for all that you do for Cornell!

Don't forget about our new LinkedIn page! Stay connected for updates, opportunities, and ways to engage with our community. Your support helps us grow and expand our impact. Follow us by May 1st before we close the old page. Thank you for being part of what we’re building—see you on the new LinkedIn page! https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12735050/

This Friday, Cornell will be hosting the symposium “Speaking Truth to Power About Weight: From Defense to Defiance!” This symposium will explore the impact and intersections of weight stigma and weight-based discrimination across healthcare, policy, education and beyond. If interested in attending in-person or virtually, use this link to register!
https://human.cornell.edu/events/speaking-truth-power-about-weight-symposium

Happy National Volunteers Month! We are incredibly grateful to our volunteers for the time, talent, and treasure you so generously share. Your commitment and compassion make a meaningful difference, and we truly couldn’t do this work without you.

As we continue forward, we invite you to stay engaged in whatever way feels right for you—whether through your time, your skills, or your support. If you’re able, please also consider contributing to the PCCW funds to help us sustain and grow this important work.

Thank you for being such an essential part of our community!

PCCW Funds Link:https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1717/giving/interior.aspx?sid=1717&gid=2&pgid=16421&cid=27217&dids=446&bledit=1&sort=1

On April 24th, Cornell will be hosting the symposium “Speaking Truth to Power About Weight: From Defense to Defiance.” With both in-person (at the Statler) and virtual options, this symposium will explore the impact and intersections of weight stigma and weight-based discrimination across healthcare, policy, education and beyond. Attendees are welcome to participate all day or to pick and choose the sessions that interest them most.

If interested in attending in-person or virtually, use this link to register!
https://human.cornell.edu/events/speaking-truth-power-about-weight-symposium

Did you know we have a new LinkedIn page?! Stay connected for updates, opportunities, and ways to engage with our community. Your support helps us grow and expand our impact. Follow us by May 1st before we close the old page. Thank you for being part of what we’re building—see you on the new LinkedIn page! https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12735050/

Happy World Health Day! This year's theme "Together for Health. Stand with Science" emphasizes the importance of science-led innovations improving health and equitable access to care. In recognition of Diversity Month, we’d like to highlight Episode 8 of the Cornell Inclusive Excellence Podcast.

In this episode, Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel are joined by Jada Hamilton (Senior Director of Clinical Operations at Cornell Health), Qiana Watson (First-Gen/Low-Income Community Liaison and therapist at Cornell Health), and Herb Alexander (Chief People Officer and Chief Diversity Officer at Centralus Health) to discuss the roles universities and communities play in advancing health equity. Together, they explore the historical roots of healthcare inequities, ongoing barriers to access and trust, and the steps healthcare systems and providers can take to create more equitable systems. The conversation highlights how collaboration, accessibility, and community-centered approaches are essential to building a healthier campus and community for all.

Health and wellbeing thrive in spaces where people feel seen, valued, and empowered. By embracing diversity and centering equity, we move closer to a future where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their best health.

Listen here: https://hr.cornell.edu/culture/inclusion-belonging/learning-and-development/inclusive-excellence-podcast

On March 24th, members of the PCCW community gathered at Descanso Restaurant in LA ahead of President Kotlikoff’s presentation, “Defining Cornell’s Path Forward: Insights from President Kotlikoff.”

It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, unwind, and build community before an inspiring evening focused on the future of Cornell University.

Thank you to everyone who joined us—we look forward to many more moments like this!

Giving Day is tomorrow! Every contribution to Cornell has a profound impact. Align your philanthropic goals with the initiatives at Cornell and PCCW that are making a tangible difference globally. https://givingday.cornell.edu/

Join us tonight for a dynamic panel of women sharing their secrets to becoming top candidates for internships and full-time jobs!

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Today, we honor the trailblazers who paved the way and the modern-day heroes who continue to break barriers. This International Women’s Day, we embrace the theme . It’s a reminder that our progress is not a zero-sum game; when we invest in each other—through mentorship, support, and advocacy—we all rise together.

Let’s take a moment today to:
-Acknowledge the women in our lives who lead with grace and resilience.
-Listen to the voices that have been historically overlooked.
-Commit to actions that foster true equity, not just for today, but for every day.

Happy International Women's Day! 💜

Mark your calendars for Giving Day on March 12th! We invite you to consider supporting PCCW's Current Use Fund and Endowment, which enabled PCCW to award 43 grants last year, driving research and scholarship advancements across our community. Every contribution to Cornell has a profound impact. Align your philanthropic goals with the initiatives at Cornell that are making a tangible difference globally. https://givingday.cornell.edu/