George H. W. Bush

HJF Announces Changes to Its Council of Directors

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

The Honorable Gail R. Wilensky, Ph.D., has been appointed Chair of The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicines (HJF) Council of Directors (CoD).

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  • The Honorable Gail R. Wilensky, Ph.D., has been appointed Chair of The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicines (HJF) Council of Directors (CoD).
  • Dr. Wilensky, an economist and senior fellow at Project Hope, has been with HJFs CoD since January 2020.
  • I look forward to working with Dr. Wilensky as the Chair of HJFs Council of Directors, said HJF President and CEO, Dr. Joseph Caravalho, Jr.
  • More than 3,000 HJF teammates ensure HJF is a trusted and responsive partner by providing scientific, administrative, and program operations services to researchers in the military, academia, and private industry.

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.

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.

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.

United States Foreign Policy Professor Unveils the Impact James A. Baker III Had in Ending the Cold War

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Monday, March 8, 2021

Bush and his Secretary of State, James A. Baker, III, as they managed U.S. relations at a critical time in world history.

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  • Bush and his Secretary of State, James A. Baker, III, as they managed U.S. relations at a critical time in world history.
  • Negroponte argues the Cold War ended peacefully due to Bakers firm hand and hard bargaining with friend and foe.
  • A fascinating account of Secretary of State James Bakers skillful diplomacy in ending the last remnants of the Cold War, said Jack F. Matlock, Jr., U.S.
  • Ambassador to the USSR (1987-91), professor at Duke University and author of Reagan and Gorbachev: How the Cold War Ended.

Houston Rockets and Reliant Join Forces to Benefit the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation Through Revamped Virtual Book Drive

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Throughout the month of March, the Houston Rockets and the Rockets Womens Organization are partnering with Reliant for the fifth annual HTX Reads Book Drive benefiting the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation this year with a virtual twist.

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  • Throughout the month of March, the Houston Rockets and the Rockets Womens Organization are partnering with Reliant for the fifth annual HTX Reads Book Drive benefiting the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation this year with a virtual twist.
  • Amid the ongoing pandemic, Houstonians are asked to support childhood literacy virtually by texting Book Drive to 91999 or visiting bushhoustonliteracy.org/bookdrive .
  • The Coronavirus pandemic has continued to have a devastating impact on our education system and the academic progress of schoolchildren, said Dr. Julie Baker Finck, president of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation.
  • The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, co-chaired by Neil and Maria Bush, was established as a charitable organization focused on improving the quality of life for Houston residents through the power of literacy.

Barbara Bush Foundation Announces Six New Board Members

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Monday, December 21, 2020

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce the following recent appointments to its Board of Directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce the following recent appointments to its Board of Directors.
  • She also serves on the boards of the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation and the American Indian College Fund.
  • "We're so pleased to welcome this group of seasoned, talented, innovative leaders to our board," said British A. Robinson, president and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation.
  • 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.

Protiviti Recognized as One of the 2020 'Best Workplaces for Parents'

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Protiviti has been named to the Great Place to Work 2020 Best Workplaces for Parents list for creating consistently positive experiences for working parents.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Protiviti has been named to the Great Place to Work 2020 Best Workplaces for Parents list for creating consistently positive experiences for working parents.
  • At Protiviti, we have built upon our strong culture of inclusivity and caring to support our employees who are parents.
  • "Best workplaces like Protiviti have built dynamic, flexible and transparent workplaces built on trust," said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work .
  • Named to the 2020 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, Protiviti has served more than 60 percent ofFortune1000and 35 percent ofFortuneGlobal 500companies.