Les Femmes de Substance

Mentorship & Excel lence. Sisterhood & Di l igence.

Our Purpose

The purpose of Les Femmes de Substance is to foster

leadership within Cornell's Black female population beyond

the first years of undergraduate education, but for a lifetime!

Through professional mentorship, educational advancement,

and community programming, LFDS strives to create true

Women of Substance by providing each woman with the tools

needed to help her reach her fullest potential.

Mentorship & Excel lence. Sisterhood & Di l igence.

Our Mission

Aid freshman women with their transition into the Cornell community

Assist Black women at Cornell pursue leadership roles and develop their professional ambitions

Reach out to all multicultural women at Cornell and provide them with skills needed to become Professional Women of

SubstanceProvide events and programs that pinpoint issues affecting women of African descent within Cornell’s community and

beyond

Mentorship & Excel lence. Sisterhood & Di l igence.

Uphold the grace and dignity of all women by representing ourselves as true Women of Substance

Always striving for:

Our History

Founded in the Fall of 2003 byLisa Broadnax, Class of 2004

Structured to include 14 inspirational women on the Les

Femmes de Substance Executive Board

Created to foster personal growth and professional

development within Cornell’s black female community

Decided to become the leader essential to building the LFDS

community and providing programming to

promote unity

Mentorship & Excel lence. Sisterhood & Di l igence.

Our Executive Board

PresidentEmony

Robertson

Emeritus ConsultantSelena

Cardona

Internal Relations

CoordinatorNadia May

Vice-PresidentIyore Olaye

TreasurersShelby HollandDaphne Alerte

Professional Chair

Lydia Anglin

Retreat CoordinatorsDomonique

CollinsImani Phillips

Event Coordinators

Ayanna HallJanyla Seltzer

Publicity ChairRachel Powell

Freshman Representatives: Coming Soon

AdvisorTheoria Cason

Alumni LiaisonAdora

Nwankwo

Mentorship & Excel lence. Sisterhood & Di l igence.

Our Sisterhood

Mentorship & Excel lence. Sisterhood & Di l igence.

Our Fall EventsEbony MixerOur pivotal event directly aligned with the mission and purpose of LFDS, Ebony Mixer combines networking and sisterhood in an amicable and productive atmosphere. It is an event especially designed for the benefit of incoming freshmen women, but all are openly encouraged to attend and participate. Men Of Substance Showcase

(MOSS)Men of Substance Showcase (MOSS) is our annual women’s retreat fundraiser featuring selected men from the community where they showcase the skills and qualities that makes them a man of substance. Showcase includes talent, interview and swimwear portion.

Our Spring Events

Annual Women of Substance RetreatEach year the executive board of Les Femmes de Substance invites the women of Cornell to attend a unique off-campus retreat where women participate in workshops and social events that teach essential skills and foster growth within the female community.

Women’s Appreciation BanquetFormerly the Men’s Appreciation Banquet which was initiated in order to celebrate the wonderful men on Cornell’s campus, Les Femmes de Substance has revamped this event to highlight the high-achieving women on campus who are alltoo often left without recognition for their contribution to the betterment of the community.

Our Professional Initiatives

Career Opportunities ListservQuarterly Professional Etiquette Workshops &

Networking Events

Annual Women of Substance Retreat

Mentorship & Excel lence. Sisterhood & Di l igence.

Professional Mentorship & Guidance

New & Improved

Our Networks

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/les-femmes-de-substance/56/287/172

https://www.facebook.com/LesFemmesDeSubstance

@LesFemmesCU

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