Cornell Women’s Advocacy Network (CWAN) - NYC

Board Chair, Cornell's Women Advocacy Network - NYC

Posted by Cornell Women’s Advocacy Network (CWAN) - NYC on 04/21/2020

General Information

Nomination start - 07/05/2023
Nomination end - 07/22/2023
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Parents

Summary of Position

The central purpose of the CWAN Chair is to work with the other members of the club’s Board to ensure CWAN is responding to the interests of this affinity group within the framework of the all-alumni community it serves. The Chair is also responsible for engaging and supporting the club’s At-Large Board Members in the planning and execution of CWAN events. In addition, the CWAN Chair will actively participate in and support all-alumni focused programming and building partnerships among other alumni groups, members, and University partners. This includes acting as CWAN's representative with the NYC Cornellians board. The Chair is an advocate for the university and the club, and excited to engage fellow alumnae in the community

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Diversity

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Speak to Groups

Oversee special projects and ad hoc committees at the discretion of the Board.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Lead a Group

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

Serve as a liaison to committees and support the work of the Board.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Mentor

Represent Cornell

Assist in pipeline development for CWAN committee members, chairs, and board positions. Represent CWAN at various events and programs.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Veronica McFall

Email:

vem29@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 7-10 hrs/month
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 2 years
Number of terms in Office: 2 terms

Requirements

Prerequisites Must be able to commute to NYC for an annual meeting, and to lead and/or support CWAN events on occasion.

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: No
Off Campus: No
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Monthly

Other Meeting Details: In person meeting location determined at will by Board members. Conference calls with executive committee as needed.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election