A photograph of Mayor Ed Gainey.

Ms. Crystal McCormick Ware

Welcome Remarks for the President's Collegiate Luncheon

Ms. Cystal McCormick Ware was the Mistress of Ceremonies for the Presidential Collegiate Luncheon here at Pittsburgh Technical College. Ms. Ware is also the Chief Diversity Officer, Senior Advisor to the President for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Duquesne University as well as a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

A photograph of Mayor Ed Gainey.

Ms. Yvonne Cook

Keynote Speaker at the President's Collegiate Luncheon

Yvonne Cook is president of the Highmark Foundation and responsible for management and direction of the Foundation. For more than 30 years, Ms. Cook has volunteered her time and expertise by serving on many boards and committees. Ms. Cook has received numerous awards for service to the community including the leadership award in the area of Business & Industry by the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh. She serves on the Board of Directors of Women for a Healthy Environment.