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American Association of Colleges of Nursing Receives New Grant to Combat Racism through Nursing Education

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木曜日, 1月 25, 2024
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The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing, a groundbreaking initiative of the American Nurses Association, has awarded funding to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) to better prepare nurses to address racism in academic and clinical settings.

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  • The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing, a groundbreaking initiative of the American Nurses Association, has awarded funding to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) to better prepare nurses to address racism in academic and clinical settings.
  • AACN was intentional about embedding a strong emphasis on addressing racism through nursing education in the latest competency standards that shape curriculum in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, titled The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education .
  • The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for academic nursing representing more than 865 schools of nursing nationwide.
  • AACN establishes quality standards for nursing education, influences the nursing profession to improve health care, and promotes public support of baccalaureate and graduate nursing education, research and practice.

Variant Investments Names Kristi Combs Chief Operating Officer, Expands Teams Amid Growth of Interval Fund Strategies

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木曜日, 11月 9, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Variant Investments, LLC (Variant), an employee-controlled alternative credit and interval fund specialist, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Kristi Combs as chief operating officer, a new position.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Variant Investments, LLC (Variant), an employee-controlled alternative credit and interval fund specialist, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Kristi Combs as chief operating officer, a new position.
  • Variant also hired four more new employees in October across the firm's investment, operations and investor relations teams.
  • In addition to Combs, the following employees joined Variant in October:
    "We're pleased to attract these five talented professionals to our growing investment boutique," Elsasser said.
  • The Variant Alternative Income Fund (NICHX), with nearly $3 billion in assets, was introduced as an interval fund on Oct. 1, 2018.

Treasury Prime Welcomes Ann Olinger as Vice President of Product

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火曜日, 10月 17, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Treasury Prime, a leading embedded banking software company, announced today it has appointed Ann Olinger as Vice President of Product. In her role, Ann will lead Treasury Prime's product roadmap and strategy, shape the product and design team's growth, direction, and culture, and create products that enable companies to interface with the U.S. banking system seamlessly. Ann brings over ten years of experience with technical product and management to her new role at Treasury Prime, with expertise in scaling SaaS teams and products that drive meaningful adoption and revenue.

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  • Olinger will focus on building for scale, including driving platform growth and product upgrades to enhance the customer experience
    SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Treasury Prime , a leading embedded banking software company, announced today it has appointed Ann Olinger as Vice President of Product.
  • In her role, Ann will lead Treasury Prime's product roadmap and strategy, shape the product and design team's growth, direction, and culture, and create products that enable companies to interface with the U.S. banking system seamlessly.
  • Ann brings over ten years of experience with technical product and management to her new role at Treasury Prime, with expertise in scaling SaaS teams and products that drive meaningful adoption and revenue.
  • Before joining Treasury Prime, Ann served as the Vice President of Product at Global Payments, a Fortune 500 fintech and industry frontrunner in commerce technology.

Valor Promotes Hanna Howard to Chief Operating Officer

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木曜日, 9月 21, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is proud to announce a key internal promotion for Hanna Howard, who has assumed the role of the company's chief operating officer (COO). Howard previously served as the organization's chief of staff. In this expanded COO role, she'll be responsible for overseeing the full operational and administrative side of the oil and gas outsourcing firm, including strategic planning, staff development, and project management.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valor , a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing , is proud to announce a key internal promotion for Hanna Howard , who has assumed the role of the company's chief operating officer (COO).
  • "Hanna Howard's well-deserved promotion to chief operating officer is a credit to her leadership style and effectiveness in optimizing our standard operating procedures and organizational structure," stated Joseph DeWoody , CEO of Valor.
  • Prior to joining Valor, Howard served as an associate head women's basketball coach at both TCU and Fresno State.
  • "I'm extremely honored to receive this promotion to chief operating officer," stated Howard.

University of Portland and Sparta Science Forge Innovative Partnership to Introduce Multisource Data-Driven Performance and Availability Insights

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火曜日, 9月 12, 2023
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In the dynamic landscape of collegiate athletics, the University of Portland WSOC recognized the need for a comprehensive solution that unifies athlete data and streamlines decision-making processes.

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  • In the dynamic landscape of collegiate athletics, the University of Portland WSOC recognized the need for a comprehensive solution that unifies athlete data and streamlines decision-making processes.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with the University of Portland in this first-of-its-kind collaboration," says Sparta Science CEO and Founder Phil Wagner.
  • "This collaboration with Sparta Science propels our athlete management capabilities to new heights," said Associate Head Soccer Coach at the University of Portland Maite Zabala.
  • The University of Portland Soccer program and Sparta Science partnership signifies an evolution towards enhancing athlete performance, well-being, and injury prevention.

Steward Partners Welcomes Oswego Crest Financial Group

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水曜日, 8月 2, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC, an employee-owned, full-service independent partnership, welcomes Oswego Crest Financial Group affiliated with Steward Partners, based in Lake Oswego, OR, and formerly affiliated with Commonwealth Financial. The four-person team is made up of Partners and Wealth Managers Patricia "Pat" Sturr, CFP®, CRPC®; Peter Miller, CRPC®, AIF®; Tom Daniels, as well as Partner, Client Administrative Manager Peggy Maxwell. Collectively the team manages approximately $230 million in client assets.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC, an employee-owned, full-service independent partnership, welcomes Oswego Crest Financial Group affiliated with Steward Partners, based in Lake Oswego, OR, and formerly affiliated with Commonwealth Financial.
  • "The team at Oswego Crest Financial Group has built an outstanding practice and is well positioned for exciting growth going forward," said Eric Field, CFP®, CIMA®, Partner, Western Divisional President, Steward Partners.
  • Teamwork is key to our success and that's what really attracted us to Steward Partners," explained Patricia "Pat" Sturr, CFP®, CRPC®, Partner, Wealth Manager, Oswego Crest Financial Group.
  • That same year together with her partners, she founded Oswego Crest Financial Group where she served as President.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Bradley Hester as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the Dentistry Field

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水曜日, 7月 5, 2023
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BEND, Ore., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Bradley Hester is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the Dentistry Field.

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  • BEND, Ore., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Bradley Hester is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the Dentistry Field.
  • Dr. Hester was called to the field of dentistry when he was in 7th grade and began his educational journey at the University of Portland.
  • He earned a Bachelor of Science degree; won a scholarship to play baseball; and was voted Most Valuable Player.
  • A highlight of his higher education experience, the doctor also achieved the Highest Batting Average award during his senior season.

Western University of Health Sciences names Paula M. Crone, DO '92, Provost

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金曜日, 2月 17, 2023
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Dr. Crone served as Interim Provost since April 2022 and became Provost on Feb. 6, 2023.

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  • Dr. Crone served as Interim Provost since April 2022 and became Provost on Feb. 6, 2023.
  • "WesternU is so deeply fortunate to have Dr. Crone assuming the role of permanent Provost," Dr. Farias-Eisner said.
  • "Dr. Crone has an unmatched level of insight into the WesternU community that will serve us well as we continue to grow and transform.
  • "As interim provost, Dr. Crone has been a thoughtful leader and collaborator with President Farias-Eisner and the leadership team.

Uber Continues Campus Safety Initiatives Through Discounted Trips at 10 Colleges Across the US

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金曜日, 1月 27, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As students return to college campuses after winter break, Uber (NYSE:UBER) is doubling down on its commitment to raising awareness of rideshare safety. Uber has partnered with It's On Us and IACLEA to develop rideshare safety tips which are shared in-app with riders picked up or dropped off at more than 2,000 US college campuses.

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  • Uber partners with It's On Us and the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administration (IACLEA) to share rideshare safety tips as students return to campus.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As students return to college campuses after winter break, Uber (NYSE:UBER) is doubling down on its commitment to raising awareness of rideshare safety.
  • College campuses across the US will also receive posters featuring important safety tips , including reminding riders to ' Check Your Ride ' before getting into the vehicle.
  • Starting today I t's On Us , a leading nonprofit in college campus sexual assault prevention, will help distribute vouchers for a discounted Uber ride when students at select colleges read our safety material.

Metagenics Names Gavin Lindberg as CFO

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火曜日, 1月 24, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Metagenics, Inc. ("Metagenics" or the "Company"), a leading global nutritional supplement company, today announced that it named Gavin J. Lindberg as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 17. Mr. Lindberg brings more than 25 years of financial leadership, along with deep experience driving international consumer brand growth, to this newly created position. Metagenics is a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors, a leading middle-market private equity firm.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Metagenics, Inc. ("Metagenics" or the "Company"), a leading global nutritional supplement company, today announced that it named Gavin J. Lindberg as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 17.
  • Metagenics CEO Brent Eck said, "We welcome Gavin to our Company.
  • Mr. Lindberg spent the bulk of his career at Nike, Inc., in a variety of senior finance positions, culminating in VP, CFO, Product Innovation & Brand.
  • During his career at Nike, Mr. Lindberg led teams across CFO roles in Japan, Greater China and EMEA.