ABOUT US
For over 45 years, the Cosmopolitan Women's Club has been at the forefront of civic responsibility helping local African-American middle school students, graduating high school seniors, and traditional & non-traditional current college students in their pursuit of academic excellence.
The members of the Cosmopolitan Women's Club are strongly committed to inspiring and motivating students to excel in their academic pursuits!
We also have a proud track record of helping students who are less fortunate by being an organization of encouragement and hope for them through our Spirit awards. Our organization conducts an annual scholarship ceremony (free to the public) which is attended by over 150 people including parents, school officials, and other civic organizations. In the fall of 2018, we will also offer a College Planning Workshop to help prepare high school students for college.
Board of Directors
Officers
Tunde Ayanfodun - Cornell University
Elijah Baity - Corning Incorporated Retiree
Dr. Robert Burke - Arnot Medical Center
Norris Kirby - Corning Incorporated
Johnny Terry - Corning Incorporated
President - Dawn White - Corning Incorporated
Vice President - Monica Bankston - Corning Incorporated
Treasurer - Dr. Renee Duncan- McKenzie - Corning Incorporated
Secretary - Benita Eldridge - Elmira City School District
Officers
President - Dawn White - Corning Incorporated
Vice President - Monica Bankston - Corning Incorporated
Treasurer - Dr. Renee Duncan- McKenzie - Corning Incorporated
Secretary - Benita Eldridge - Elmira City School District
Members
Arnette Brooks - Corning Incorporated
Acacia Clark - Ready Set Grow Company
Michelle Johnson - YWCA
Krystal Jubilee - Corning Community College
Ernestine Kyles - Corning Museum of Glass Retiree
Kimberly Lyons - Corning Incorporated
Lori Mitchell - Corning Incorporated
Nina-Richie Nwosu - Corning Incorporated
Crystal Robb - Crystal Robb - Bath VA
Linda Fitch-Williams - Elmira City School District
Dr. Geraldine Wolfe - NY State School Administrator Retiree
Angela Vaughn - Corning Incorporated
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
CWC has forged outstanding partnerships across the community.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – Omicron Nu Omega Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated – Ithaca Alumnae Chapter
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated – Corning Elmira Alumni Chapter
Ernestine Kyles Book Scholarship – Roy & Ernestine Kyles
These organizations and individuals sponsor scholarships valued at $1,000 or more!
If you are interested in becoming a community partner or member, please email us at CWC@cosmopiltanwomensclub.org