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LEAD1 Association Announces Diversity Fellowship Program Class of 2023-24

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The LEAD1 Association (LEAD1), which represents the athletic directors of the 133-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), announced today its Diversity Fellowship Program Class of 2023-24. The program aims to increase senior-diverse leadership throughout the FBS by providing athletics administrators of color and female athletic administrators with a year-long immersion program to help them continue to advance up the administrative ranks in college athletics. Each class contains administrators who are deemed to be next in line to assume the athletics director position.

Key Points: 
  • Recent LEAD1 Fellows ADs include Zac Selmon of Mississippi State University, Bryan Blair of Toledo, Alan Haller of Michigan State University, Anton Goff of Prairie View A&M University, and Renae Myles Payne from Fort Valley State University
    WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The LEAD1 Association (LEAD1), which represents the athletic directors of the 133-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), announced today its Diversity Fellowship Program Class of 2023-24.
  • Each class contains administrators who are deemed to be next in line to assume the athletics director position.
  • To select this year's Fellowship class, LEAD1's oversight Committee, comprised of five experienced athletics administrators, executed an exhaustive search process examining feedback from top search firms, and other resources.
  • LEAD1 Diversity Fellowship Program Class of 2023-24:
    "I am extremely proud of the recent efforts our association has taken to help advance diversity, equity, and inclusion leadership within the FBS," said LEAD1 President & CEO, Tom McMillen.

atai Life Sciences Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Operational Highlights, and Announces Clinical Data from the Phase 1 Study of DMX-1002 (Ibogaine)

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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“Looking ahead to the second half of 2023 and beyond, we believe we are well positioned to continue advancing our key clinical programs.

Key Points: 
  • “Looking ahead to the second half of 2023 and beyond, we believe we are well positioned to continue advancing our key clinical programs.
  • Drug-induced prolongation of the QT interval is a phenomenon that has been, with many but not all drugs, associated with cardiac arrhythmias.
  • The single-blinded Phase 1 study assessed the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of single-ascending doses of DMX-1002 in healthy volunteers.
  • Enrollment has been recently completed and the company expects to report initial clinical data in Q4 2023.

atai Life Sciences Announces Results from the Phase 1 IV-to-Subcutaneous Bridging Study of PCN-101 (R-Ketamine)

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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NEW YORK and BERLIN, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- atai Life Sciences (NASDAQ: ATAI) (“atai”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to transform the treatment of mental health disorders, announced results from Perception Neuroscience’s Phase 1 intravenous-to-subcutaneous bridging study of PCN-101 (R-ketamine).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and BERLIN, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- atai Life Sciences (NASDAQ: ATAI) (“atai”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to transform the treatment of mental health disorders, announced results from Perception Neuroscience’s Phase 1 intravenous-to-subcutaneous bridging study of PCN-101 (R-ketamine).
  • The Phase 1 open-label, 4-period crossover study assessed the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic profile of 60mg, 90mg and 120mg of PCN-101 delivered subcutaneously (“SQ”) as compared to 60mg of PCN-101 delivered intravenously (“IV”).
  • The study enrolled 16 healthy volunteers, each into one of four sequences of administration.
  • At the 60mg IV dose, rates of sedation and dissociation were consistent with prior studies of PCN-101 at this dose-level.

Sens. Tester and Moran, Reps. Takano and Bost to Receive Military Officers Association of America's Annual Awards for Supporting Servicemembers and Veterans

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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), Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) and Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) each will receive the Arthur T. Marix Congressional Leadership Award.

Key Points: 
  • ), Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) and Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) each will receive the Arthur T. Marix Congressional Leadership Award.
  • The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and the Arizona Coalition for Military Families each will receive MOAA's Distinguished Service Award.
  • TAPS was an integral partner in securing the passage of the PACT Act and a staunch advocate for veterans and survivors.
  • "They are truly making a profound difference for our men and women in uniform, our veterans, families, caregivers and survivors."

Military Officers Association of America Announces Four-Star Presenting Sponsorship with Korea Defense Veterans Association for 2023 MOAA Charities Golf Classic

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) announced today the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA), the largest Korea defense veterans network, is the Four-Star Presenting Sponsor of the 2023 MOAA Charities Golf Classic, supporting MOAA's 501(c)3 charities: The MOAA Foundation (TMF) and the MOAA Scholarship Fund.

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) announced today the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA), the largest Korea defense veterans network, is the Four-Star Presenting Sponsor of the 2023 MOAA Charities Golf Classic, supporting MOAA's 501(c)3 charities: The MOAA Foundation (TMF) and the MOAA Scholarship Fund.
  • "This promises to be an amazing day of golf and camaraderie," said Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, USAF (Ret), MOAA President and CEO.
  • "We are honored and thankful to have the support of KDVA, who shares in our mission to support servicemembers, veterans, and their families."
  • For the past 18 years, MOAA's golf tournament has supported the MOAA Scholarship Fund, a vital resource for students of military families.

LEAD1, MOAA, and The Black AD Alliance Coalition Launch Initiative to Examine Search Firm Placements and FBS Hiring Trends to Increase Opportunities for People of Color

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The LEAD1 Association ("LEAD1"), Minority Opportunities Athletic Association ("MOAA") and The Black AD Alliance, which formed a Coalition in April 2022 to bring college sports practitioners together to increase dialogue on DEI issues in college sports, today announced an initiative that will examine search firm placements and FBS athletics department hiring trends on an annual basis in order to spotlight the DEI issues which exist across the landscape of Football Bowl Subdivision ("FBS") leadership and create more opportunities for athletic administrators and coaches of color.

Key Points: 
  • In stark contrast to these numbers, the same NCAA records indicate that 60% of FBS football, 78% of men's basketball and 73% of women's basketball student-athletes are people of color.
  • The Coalition recently conducted a review of leadership hires made in the FBS over the last five years using data provided by the top collegiate sports search firms in the country.
  • The goal of the Coalition's project is to increase transparency between people of color and decision-makers in the search process.
  • About The Black AD Alliance: The Black AD Alliance, formed in July 2020, inspired by the national outcry for social justice, aims to create more opportunities for Division I Black athletic administrators and to advocate for the welfare of Black student-athletes.

New Succession Planning Book Helps Financial Institutions Create a Successful Future

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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DENVER and ASHEVILLE, N.C., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Business CEOs, Presidents, board members, and other senior leaders of financial institutions, banks, and credit unions who want to ensure their organizations continue to be successful discover how to incorporate a succession into their strategic plans when they get the new edition of "Who Comes Next? Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy."

Key Points: 
  • This new strategic planning book won gold in the non-fiction book category by the Benjamin Franklin Independent Book Publishers Association.
  • A lack of leadership succession planning is the next business crisis," says co-author Mary C. Kelly, former Navy commander and author of 15 other leadership books.
  • This essential guidebook simplifies the process and gives you the tools you need to build and activate your leadership succession.
  • For free succession planning resources, go to www.BeyondSuccessionPlanning.com
    Commander Mary C. Kelly, U.S. Navy, Ph.D., CSP, CPAE, specializes in leadership development that improves profit growth.

LEAD1 Association, Minority Opportunities Athletic Association, and Black AD Alliance Announce Coalition

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The LEAD1 Association ("LEAD1"), which represents the athletics directors of the 130-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision ("FBS"), the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association ("MOAA"), and the Black AD Alliance, both leading organizations championing diversity, equity, and inclusion ("DEI") in college sports, today announced a coalition among the three organizations that will bring college sports practitioners together to increase dialogue on DEI issues in NCAA college sports.

Key Points: 
  • The Black AD Alliance, formed in July 2020, inspired by the national outcry for social justice, aims to create more opportunities for Division I Black athletic administrators and to advocate for the welfare of Black student-athletes.
  • Quotes from LEAD1, MOAA, and Black AD Alliance Leadership:
    LEAD1 President and CEO Tom McMillen:
    "We are thrilled to continue our actionable work in the DEI space.
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics & Black AD Alliance Co-Chairman Brandon Martin & Auburn University Director of Athletics & Black AD Alliance Co-Chairman Allen Greene:
    "The Black AD Alliance is delighted to partner with MOAA and LEAD1 in advancing meaningful discourse and efforts around DEI issues within college athletics.
  • Since 2015, LEAD1 has been led by the Honorable Tom McMillen, a former Congressman, college basketball All-American, Rhodes Scholar, and 11-year NBA player.

ASSEMBLYMAN RAMOS, CALMOAA, AND VETERANS GATHER TO SUPPORT AB 1623

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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REDLANDS, Calif., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Assemblyman James Ramos (D-Highland) joined with servicemembers and veterans on Friday, April 8, in Redlands, Calif., to rally support for his bill, AB 1623, which would provide state tax exemptions for retired members of the uniformed services at age 60, as well as their survivors who receive Department of Defense survivor benefits.

Key Points: 
  • "The California Council of Chapters of the Military Officers Association of America (CALMOAA) is proud to support this bill, and we are fortunate to have Assemblyman Ramos as the author of AB 1623 , which has long been our top legislative priority," said CALMOAA President Lt. Cmdr.
  • The bill awaits a decision from the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee before continuing through the legislative process.
  • California is losing this talent and income to other states offering incentives for military retirees to relocate.
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    SOURCE California Council of Chapters, Military Officers Association of America (CALMOAA)

Military Officers Association of America Announces Presenting Sponsorship with Acushnet for 2022 MOAA Charities Golf Classic

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) announced today that Acushnet Company, the steward of leading golf brands Titleist and FootJoy, will be the presenting title sponsor of the 2022 MOAA Charities Golf Classic, supporting The MOAA Foundation and the MOAA Scholarship Fund.

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) announced today that Acushnet Company, the steward of leading golf brands Titleist and FootJoy, will be the presenting title sponsor of the 2022 MOAA Charities Golf Classic, supporting The MOAA Foundation and the MOAA Scholarship Fund.
  • The 18th annual MOAA Golf Charities Classic will take place Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at exclusive TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm in Potomac, Maryland.
  • About MOAA: The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is the nation's largest and most influential association of military officers.
  • About MOAA Charities: Both MOAA Charities, the MOAA Scholarship Fund and The MOAA Foundation, are 501(c)3 entities and have achieved a GuideStar Platinum rating, the highest rating offered by the nonprofit rating organization.