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Greenberg Traurig Adds Longtime Democratic Strategist LaKeitha Anderson to Federal Government Law & Policy Practice

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Freitag, Mai 10, 2024
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WASHINGTON, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Longtime political strategist and government relations professional LaKeitha Anderson has joined global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as a director in its Federal Government Law & Policy Practice. Anderson joins the firm from Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP.

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  • Longtime political strategist and government relations professional LaKeitha Anderson has joined global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as a director in its Federal Government Law & Policy Practice.
  • WASHINGTON, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Longtime political strategist and government relations professional LaKeitha Anderson has joined global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as a director in its Federal Government Law & Policy Practice .
  • Anderson spent more than a decade directing government relations operations for a leading U.S. consumer goods company before joining her previous firm.
  • Her extraordinary skills will add great depth to Greenberg Traurig's capability to serve clients of the firm before the federal government, and in certain states and localities," said Demetrius G. McDaniel , co-chair of the firm's Government Law & Policy Practice.

EQS-News: MGI – Media and Games Invest SE Proposal from MGI’s Nomination Committee (M8G)

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Freitag, Mai 10, 2024
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former CEO Global Media at Dentsu, an expert in the advertiser and media agency landscape.

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  • former CEO Global Media at Dentsu, an expert in the advertiser and media agency landscape.
  • Greg Coleman's extensive background and expertise, particularly in media and ad tech, make him an extremely valuable candidate for the MGI board.
  • The Nomination Committee extends its sincere appreciation to Mary Ann Halford for her invaluable contributions during her tenure on the Board of Directors.
  • The Nomination Committee's motivated statement, together with the Nomination Committee's other proposals, will be published prior to the annual general meeting on 13 June 2024.

MGI – Media and Games Invest SE Proposal from MGI’s Nomination Committee

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Freitag, Mai 10, 2024
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former CEO Global Media at Dentsu, an expert in the advertiser and media agency landscape.

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  • former CEO Global Media at Dentsu, an expert in the advertiser and media agency landscape.
  • Greg Coleman's extensive background and expertise, particularly in media and ad tech, make him an extremely valuable candidate for the MGI board.
  • The Nomination Committee extends its sincere appreciation to Mary Ann Halford for her invaluable contributions during her tenure on the Board of Directors.
  • The Nomination Committee's motivated statement, together with the Nomination Committee's other proposals, will be published prior to the annual general meeting on 13 June 2024.

28 Scholars to Research Political Polarization with Support from Carnegie Corporation of New York

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Dienstag, Mai 7, 2024
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Carnegie Corporation of New York announced today the 2024 Class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows.

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  • Carnegie Corporation of New York announced today the 2024 Class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows.
  • “The foundation’s support of these fascinating projects is a considered effort to mine scholarship for insights into the underlying causes of the political polarization that is damaging our democracy,” said Richardson.
  • The Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program is a continuation of the mission of Carnegie Corporation of New York, as founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1911, to promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding.
  • : Reducing Political Polarization through the Youth Civic Connections Project
    Does Social Media Increase Political Polarization?

NextEra Energy Partners announces organizational changes

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Montag, Mai 6, 2024
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Following that announcement, NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) today is announcing that Brian Bolster is appointed chief financial officer (CFO), NextEra Energy Partners, succeeding Mr. Crews.

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  • Following that announcement, NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) today is announcing that Brian Bolster is appointed chief financial officer (CFO), NextEra Energy Partners, succeeding Mr. Crews.
  • Mr. Bolster will report directly to John Ketchum, chairman and chief executive officer, NextEra Energy Partners, LP.
  • NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) is a growth-oriented limited partnership formed by NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE).
  • NextEra Energy Partners' strategy emphasizes acquiring, managing and owning contracted clean energy assets with stable, long-term cash flows with a focus on renewable energy projects.

NextEra Energy announces organizational changes

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Montag, Mai 6, 2024
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JUNO BEACH, Fla., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today announced that Kirk Crews is appointed to the role of executive vice president and chief risk officer, NextEra Energy.

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  • JUNO BEACH, Fla., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today announced that Kirk Crews is appointed to the role of executive vice president and chief risk officer, NextEra Energy.
  • "Expanding our senior leadership team positions NextEra Energy to lead the energy transition and capitalize on the substantial growth opportunities in front of us.
  • In March 2019, he was appointed to the position of vice president, business management, NextEra Energy Resources and in March 2022 was appointed to his current role as executive vice president, finance and CFO, NextEra Energy.
  • NextEra Energy also owns a competitive clean energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage.

SEC Names Nathaniel H. Benjamin as Director of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion

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Freitag, Mai 3, 2024
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Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - May 3, 2024) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Nathaniel H. Benjamin has been appointed the Director of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI).

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  • Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - May 3, 2024) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Nathaniel H. Benjamin has been appointed the Director of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI).
  • Mr. Benjamin will join OMWI from AmeriCorps, where he is the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, on May 5, 2024.
  • “I welcome Nate to the SEC in the leadership role as Director of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion.
  • “I thank Allison for her leadership of the Office and her services to the SEC.”
    "I am honored to join the Securities and Exchange Commission as the Director of the Office of Women and Minority Inclusion," said Nathaniel Benjamin.

WWPR WELCOMES RETURNING MEMBERS TO 2024 - 2025 ADVISORY COUNCIL

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Freitag, Mai 3, 2024
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WASHINGTON, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a leading resource for female communications professionals in the nation's capital, today announces its 2024 - 2025 Advisory Council, a group that provides WWPR's leadership with strategic advice on the direction of the organization.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a leading resource for female communications professionals in the nation's capital, today announces its 2024 - 2025 Advisory Council, a group that provides WWPR's leadership with strategic advice on the direction of the organization.
  • The Advisory Council is comprised of local female leaders in the communications and public relations industry.
  • This year, WWPR is pleased to welcome back the 2022 - 2023 Advisory Council members – Susan Matthews Apgood, Sukhi Sahni, Hillarie Turner and Danielle Veira – for another two-year term.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome back our esteemed Advisory Council members, a group of amazing industry veterans with a multitude of experience," said Chelsea Echavarria, WWPR President.

1863 Ventures Founder and General Partner Melissa Bradley, Honored with Prestigious John Carroll Award

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024
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WASHINGTON, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 1863 Ventures proudly announces that our esteemed Founder and General Partner, Melissa L. Bradley, has been honored with the prestigious John Carroll Award.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 1863 Ventures proudly announces that our esteemed Founder and General Partner, Melissa L. Bradley, has been honored with the prestigious John Carroll Award.
  • 1863 Ventures Founder and General Partner Melissa Bradley, Honored with Prestigious John Carroll Award
    Melissa Bradley, a trailblazer in the entrepreneurial community and a distinguished alumna of Georgetown University, has consistently demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing New Majority entrepreneurs.
  • Under her leadership, 1863 Ventures has become a pivotal platform, propelling small businesses from high potential to high growth.
  • 1863 Ventures invites all who aspire to learn from Melissa Bradley to join us at our upcoming Founder to CEO Summit .

Cloudforce and Microsoft Bring AI to 10th Annual Bitcamp Hackathon at UMD

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Montag, April 29, 2024
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Bitcamp 2024 attracted a record 2,000+ registered hackers to engage in the immersive 36-hour experience.

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  • Bitcamp 2024 attracted a record 2,000+ registered hackers to engage in the immersive 36-hour experience.
  • In addition to its AI focus, Bitcamp offered diverse learning paths across Quantum, Cybersecurity, and App Development.
  • "Our collaboration with Microsoft aims to expose young people to the transformative power of AI and cloud technologies crucial for their career success."
  • Through workshops and interactive sessions—including an innovative prompt-a-thon—Cloudforce and Microsoft team members provided hands-on mentorship to demonstrate industry-leading AI services, including the Azure OpenAI Service and Microsoft Copilot.