Health & Fitness
S.T.E.M. Super Scholars "She can reach the top" Conference
The S.T.E.M. Super Scholars "She can reach the top" Conference was held at Rockland Community College on October 20th, 2012. The event was sponsored by American Association of University Women (AAUW).
Workshops for students, parents and educators were provided at Rockland Community College (RCC). The event was organized by the American Association of University Women (AAUW). AAUW empowers women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
Worldwide Community First Responder (WCFR) Founder and President Jacqueline Cassagnol was one of the mystery women at the S.T.E.M. Super Scholars Conference. The conference schedule and rules for The Mystery Women Challenge were as follows:
When we arrived at the Tech Building at RCC around 8:00-8:15AM, we were whisked into a private room for presenters and Mystery Women where details of the day were explained.
At 8:30AM, all Mystery Women, wearing their sequined hats, and Number Tag Clips (with a number: One to ten,) went to the anteroom of the Ellipse where the girls were having continental breakfast. We circulated and the girls interviewed us, trying to guess who we were, having read our biography in the booklet. We can only answer yes or no to their questions. They are not to ask our names and we can not reveal our identity at that time even if they ask us if we are: NAME. If they try, we can just smile and be coy, not answer yes or no but maybe.
At 9:15, everyone gathered briefly in the ellipse for a greeting from the President of the College, Dr. Cliff Wood. Participants went off to attend the first workshop. The Mystery Women were invited to either attend one of the Workshops in hopes that next year they will return to be a workshop presenter, or attend the workshop for adults on the topic of Cyberbullying.During the second workshop, the Mystery Women gathered in the ellipse to take photos and to meet the MC for the Plenary Session. The Mystery Women identities were then revealed and the girls had an opportunity to ask questions, and we offered some advice based on our personal experiences in pursuing a STEM focused education and career. The event was a success!
"I thank AAUW for the opportunity to participate in such a meaningful program. It was a pleasure meeting my fellow Mystery Women at the S.T.E.M. Super Scholars Conference. I had a great time interacting with the “young adults”. I appreciate AAUW volunteers' time and effort coordinating this conference to empower young women." WCFR Founder & President, Jacqueline Cassagnol, RN, MSN, PMC
Jacqueline Cassagnol, RN, MSN, PMC
Professor Jacqueline Cassagnol launched her nursing career almost two decades ago. She is a registered nurse with her Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration and Post Master’s Degree in Nursing Education. She has worked as a nursing professor, director of nursing, board member of several organizations and founding president of Worldwide Community First Responder, Inc. Teaching in both clinical and academic settings is her special passion that is often commended by colleagues and students.
Her work has been recognized by Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Honor Society of Nursing, Alpha Eta Honor Society of Allied Health Professions, and with Clinical Excellence Award given by Helene Fuld College of Nursing, and Major Program Honors in Nursing Award given by Mercy College. A STTI Zeta Omega Chapter board member, she has served in different positions supporting the learning, knowledge and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide at Mercy College, Dominican College, College of New Rochelle and Pace University. In addition, she has founded Worldwide Community First Responder (WCFR), Inc., a charitable organization with a mission “to prevent deaths worldwide through education and training”. At WCFR, she developed educational and training programs in the United States and Haiti seeking to empower individuals in their own communities and save lives.
Recently, she was honored by the Town of Ramapo, New York on February 27th, 2013. She was also given an award by the County of Rockland on June 4th, 2013, in grateful appreciation for services rendered to the County of Rockland, New York.
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She is active in a variety of organizations including the Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce, National League of Nursing, New York League of Nursing, Haitian American Nurses Association, Rockland County Haiti Relief, Ramapo Haiti Twinning Committee, and Ramapo African Twinning Committee. Outside of professional interests, she travels widely, and enjoys living in Rockland.
