Bryn Mawr College

HSBC USA Announces Appointment of Edith Avilés to its Boards of Directors

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

HSBC Bank USA announced today the recent appointment of Edith Avilés to the HSBC North America Holdings Inc. (HNAH) and HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

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  • HSBC Bank USA announced today the recent appointment of Edith Avilés to the HSBC North America Holdings Inc. (HNAH) and HSBC Bank USA, N.A.
  • (HBUS) Boards of Directors, effective January 1.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240207501418/en/
    Avilés has 30 years of investment banking experience across US, European and Latin American markets.
  • Since January 2023, Avilés has served as an independent director and member of the Audit and Finance Committees of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company.

Slalom Appoints Amy Loftus as Chief Customer Officer

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

SEATTLE, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Slalom, the global business and technology consulting company, today announced Amy Loftus will serve as the company’s first Chief Customer Officer.

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  • SEATTLE, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Slalom, the global business and technology consulting company, today announced Amy Loftus will serve as the company’s first Chief Customer Officer.
  • Loftus will also continue to serve as President of the US East Region for Slalom.
  • Her overarching responsibilities encompass delivering a more consistent and enriched customer journey across the diverse global markets in which Slalom operates.
  • “Amy's appointment marks a significant milestone for Slalom as we reinforce our commitment to deliver unparalleled customer experiences.

IO Biotech Appoints Helen Collins, MD, to its Board of Directors

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Monday, November 13, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IO Biotech (Nasdaq: IOBT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel, immune modulating cancer vaccines based on its T-win® technology platform, announced the appointment of Helen Collins, MD, to its board of directors.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IO Biotech (Nasdaq: IOBT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel, immune modulating cancer vaccines based on its T-win® technology platform, announced the appointment of Helen Collins, MD, to its board of directors.
  • Dr. Collins is an industry veteran with significant experience in oncology/hematology drug development and will serve on the Research and Development Committee of the Board.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Helen, an accomplished healthcare executive with extensive drug development and corporate strategy experience, to our Board of Directors,” said Mai-Britt Zocca, PhD, President and CEO of IO Biotech.
  • Dr. Collins currently serves on the board of directors for Kura Oncology.

Pennsylvania’s Bryn Mawr College Selects YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to Bolster Commitment to Accessibility Campuswide

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr College has selected YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to enhance the accessibility of digital media and course materials campuswide.

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  • Located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr College has selected YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to enhance the accessibility of digital media and course materials campuswide.
  • The college, which already has robust accessibility guidelines that go beyond Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, was seeking an integrated accessibility solution compatible with Moodle learning management system (LMS).
  • University officials also were excited about the ability to edit remediation instruction guidelines to meet institutional practices.
  • “Choosing a digital accessibility platform isn't just about compliance; it's about providing a diverse community of students with tools to meet their learning needs,” said Nathan Arora, Chief Business Officer at YuJa, Inc. “Selecting YuJa Panorama is a reflection of Bryn Mawr’s commitment to inclusivity and equal access for all, and we’re excited for them to have a single, comprehensive platform to meet all their accessibility needs.”

New Associate Attorney, Rebecca Olla, Joins The Bishop Law Firm

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Friday, August 18, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C. , Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Attorney Rebecca A. Olla was raised in Austin, Texas. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania and her Law Degree from the University of Texas School of Law in Austin.

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  • Attorney Rebecca Olla joined The Bishop Law Firm as an attorney on August 14, 2023.
  • She obtained her undergraduate degree from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania and her Law Degree from the University of Texas School of Law in Austin.
  • Before joining The Bishop Law Firm, Rebecca worked for the Texas State Office of the Attorney General and the U.S. District Court of Southern New York.
  • Rebecca handles Personal Injury, Car Accident Injury and Workers' Compensation cases for The Bishop Law Firm.

Judge Beryl A. Howell to Receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the DC Circuit

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Beryl A. Howell has been selected to receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the DC Circuit.

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  • Beryl A. Howell has been selected to receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the DC Circuit.
  • Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit will present the award during the DC Circuit Judicial Conference.
  • Appointed to the court in 2010, Howell finished a seven-year term as the court’s chief judge in March.
  • Chief Judge James E. Boasberg, who nominated Howell for the award, praised Howell’s leadership as chief judge in a term marked by several unexpected events.

SUSAN K. BARNES AND MYTHILI SANKARAN JOIN SANMINA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Before retiring, Barnes was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Pacific Biosciences, Inc., a life sciences technology company, from 2010 to 2020.

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  • Before retiring, Barnes was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Pacific Biosciences, Inc., a life sciences technology company, from 2010 to 2020.
  • From 1997 to 2005, Barnes was Senior Vice President, Finance and CFO at Intuitive Surgical, a medical device manufacturer.
  • In 1985, Barnes, Steve Jobs and four others founded NeXT Computer; she was Vice President and CFO until 1991.
  • "We are pleased to have Susan and Mythili join Sanmina's Board.

The Conafay Group Promotes Kenyon to CEO and Announces Shuy as Senior Vice President

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conafay Group (TCG), a Washington D.C. based government relations firm, has announced that Jessica Kenyon will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer and that Bryan Shuy will be appointed Senior Vice President.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conafay Group (TCG), a Washington D.C. based government relations firm, has announced that Jessica Kenyon will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer and that Bryan Shuy will be appointed Senior Vice President.
  • Ms. Kenyon formerly served as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of TCG and Mr. Shuy most recently served as the Chief of Staff for Representative Andy Harris (R-MD).
  • Before joining TCG, she served as Vice President for Health and Life Science Programs at American Defense International.
  • Stephen Conafay, the Founder and Principal of The Conafay Group, intends to remain active in the firm, focusing his attention on coalition management and policy advocacy.

Rahel Ayalew Joins Thoma Bravo as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, today announced that Rahel Ayalew has joined the firm as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, today announced that Rahel Ayalew has joined the firm as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations.
  • "Thoma Bravo has been active in the past year fundraising across all of our strategies, and we are thrilled to welcome Rahel to the team to advance our credit-focused initiatives," said Jennifer James, Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Investor Relations & Marketing at Thoma Bravo.
  • "I am elated to join Thoma Bravo during a period of exciting growth and achievement," said Ayalew.
  • Ayalew joins Thoma Bravo from Neuberger Berman, where she most recently served as Senior Vice President, Client Advisor in the Institutional Client Group.

REGENXBIO ANNOUNCES SENIOR LEADERSHIP PROMOTIONS

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Monday, January 9, 2023

They have played critical roles in the evolution of REGENXBIO into a near-commercial stage company.

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  • They have played critical roles in the evolution of REGENXBIO into a near-commercial stage company.
  • These promotions reflect on their contributions to date and their ability to lead the organization as we enter the next phase of growth.
  • Mr. Simpson joined REGENXBIO in 2015 with extensive leadership experience across biopharmaceutical operations, manufacturing, supply chain, research and engineering roles.
  • Prior to joining REGENXBIO, he served as the Regional Supply Chain Head for North America at GlaxoSmithKline plc ("GSK").