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Concordia's 2021 Leadership Award goes to Former U.S. First Lady Laura Bush, the LEGO Group CEO Niels B. Christiansen, and Justice for Migrant Women Founder & President Mónica Ramírez

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

I am honored to chair this committee and I'm delighted to announce three distinguished individuals as this year's recipients.

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  • I am honored to chair this committee and I'm delighted to announce three distinguished individuals as this year's recipients.
  • For the public sector, the recipient of the 2021 Leadership Award is Laura Bush, Former First Lady of the United States.
  • For the nonprofit sector, the recipient of the 2021 Leadership Award is Mnica Ramrez, Founder & President of Justice for Migrant Women.
  • Leadership Award recipients are nominated anonymously by Concordia 's Board of Directors, Advisors and Senior Advisors, Leadership Council, and staff.

Admiral William H. McRaven Joins TriNet PeopleForce Roster of Distinguished Speakers

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Monday, July 12, 2021

"We are honored to welcome Admiral McRaven to our esteemed roster of speakers at PeopleForce 2021," said TriNet Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Communications Officer, Michael Mendenhall .

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  • "We are honored to welcome Admiral McRaven to our esteemed roster of speakers at PeopleForce 2021," said TriNet Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Communications Officer, Michael Mendenhall .
  • Admiral McRaven's notable Naval career included combat during Desert Storm and both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
  • Admiral McRaven has received many leadership accolades over the course of his career including first runner-up for TIME magazine's 2011 "Person of the Year."
  • McRaven is a recognized national authority on U.S. foreign policy and has advised Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

President George W. Bush Joined Cigna Corporation CEO David Cordani to Honor American Veterans and Support the Achilles International Freedom Team

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

WASHINGTON, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Cigna Corporation CEO David Cordani hosted an exclusive fireside conversation with President George W. Bush on Wednesday to honor American veterans and support athletes on the Achilles International Freedom Team, which is composed of wounded members of the U.S. military.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Cigna Corporation CEO David Cordani hosted an exclusive fireside conversation with President George W. Bush on Wednesday to honor American veterans and support athletes on the Achilles International Freedom Team, which is composed of wounded members of the U.S. military.
  • Cordani led the discussion, where President Bush reflected on personal lessons in leadership, his deep respect for the military, and the importance of mental health.
  • "As we reflect on the challenges of the past year, we can all learn from the resilience and determination of our American soldiers," Bush said.
  • To learn more about Cigna's sponsorship of the Achilles Freedom Team, please visit the Cigna Newsroom .

New Episode of the 1600 Sessions Podcast "Gigi at the White House"

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, featuring a conversation with Giovanna McBride, author of the Association's NEW publication, Gigi at the White House!

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  • WASHINGTON, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, featuring a conversation with Giovanna McBride, author of the Association's NEW publication, Gigi at the White House!
  • The author's mother, Anita McBride, worked at the White House and served as Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush.
  • The episode begins with a message from former First Lady Laura Bush as she recounts meeting Giovanna at the White House when she was a baby.
  • In this podcast series, White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin interviews luminaries, historians, and eyewitnesses to history about America's most famous residence and officethe White House.

MoneyLion Names Financial Regulatory and Industry Veterans, Annette Nazareth and Ambassador Dwight Bush Sr., to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

"We are honored to welcome Annette and Dwight to the MoneyLion team," said Dee Choubey, MoneyLion co-founder and CEO.

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  • "We are honored to welcome Annette and Dwight to the MoneyLion team," said Dee Choubey, MoneyLion co-founder and CEO.
  • Ms. Nazareth brings deep knowledge of the dynamics of financial markets to MoneyLion, having been a key player in U.S. financial services regulatory reform and policymaking for much of her 40-year career.
  • Ambassador Bush served as U.S. ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco under President Barack Obama from 2014 to 2017, following decades as an executive in the financial services industry.
  • Ambassador Bush founded DL Bush & Associates, a Washington, DC-based strategy and business advisory firm, and currently serves as its chief executive officer.

New Book "The Case Against George W. Bush" Prosecutes Moral, Legal Transgressions of 43rd President of The United States

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

More than a decade after George W. Bush left Washington D.C., many critical questions of ethical and legal import linger: did the Administration take America to war in Iraq under false pretenses?

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  • More than a decade after George W. Bush left Washington D.C., many critical questions of ethical and legal import linger: did the Administration take America to war in Iraq under false pretenses?
  • What was the cost in blood and treasure for these decisions?
  • How did the Administration justify the methods used to extract intelligence from prisoners?
  • I wrote my book to document Bush's crimes for the public and those in government."

Barbara Bush Foundation President and CEO British A. Robinson Joins Forbes Nonprofit Council

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

WASHINGTON, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --British A. Robinson, president and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, has been accepted into Forbes Nonprofit Council, an invitation-only community for chief executives in successful nonprofit organizations.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --British A. Robinson, president and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, has been accepted into Forbes Nonprofit Council, an invitation-only community for chief executives in successful nonprofit organizations.
  • About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy: The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.
  • About Forbes Councils:Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC).
  • In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive.For more information about Forbes Nonprofit Council, visit forbesnonprofitcouncil.com .

Centessa Pharmaceuticals Announces Expansion of Management Team and Board of Directors

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Monday, May 17, 2021

b'Centessa Pharmaceuticals (\xe2\x80\x9cCentessa\xe2\x80\x9d) today announced key additions to its leadership team and Board of Directors.

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  • b'Centessa Pharmaceuticals (\xe2\x80\x9cCentessa\xe2\x80\x9d) today announced key additions to its leadership team and Board of Directors.
  • Centessa has appointed Tia Bush, Chief Quality Officer; David Chao, Ph.D., Chief Administrative Officer; and Thomas Templeman, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer.
  • Ms. Bush currently sits on the Board of Directors for Parenteral Drug Association and USC Health Services.
  • Each program is developed by one of ten Centessa subsidiaries and supported by centralized infrastructure and the Centessa management team.

Texan by Nature Announces 2021 Conservation Wranglers

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

Texan by Nature (TxN), a Texas-led conservation non-profit, today announces the selection of the 2021 Conservation Wranglers.

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  • Texan by Nature (TxN), a Texas-led conservation non-profit, today announces the selection of the 2021 Conservation Wranglers.
  • Each year, Texan by Nature selects innovative projects that demonstrate replicable conservation efforts in our state, shared the former First Lady and Founder of Texan by Nature, Mrs. Laura Bush.
  • Congratulations to the 2021 Conservation Wranglers, and thank you for the terrific example youve set for all Texans.
  • Texan by Nature will recognize the 2021 Conservation Wranglers on November 3, 2021, in Dallas, TX at the George W. Bush Presidential Center at the annual Conservation Summit.

President George W. Bush to Shine a Light on Leadership at Carson Excell 2021

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Friday, March 19, 2021

Founder and CEO Ron Carson said, "We're honored to host President George W. Bush at Excellwhich has grown into a renowned financial services conference unlike any other.

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  • Founder and CEO Ron Carson said, "We're honored to host President George W. Bush at Excellwhich has grown into a renowned financial services conference unlike any other.
  • After the Presidency, President Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush founded the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas.
  • The Bush Center is home to the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a nonpartisan public policy and leadership development.
  • Carson Group serves financial advisors and investors through its businesses including Carson Wealth, Carson Coaching, and Carson Partners.