Mills College

Wealth Management Team Led by Tim Argyres, Ted Rice, Nasser Abdulkariem and Greg Argyres Joins First Republic

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Monday, November 7, 2022

First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC), a leading private bank and wealth management company, today announced that a nine-person team led by Tim Argyres, Ted Rice, Nasser Abdulkariem and Greg Argyres has joined First Republic Investment Management in San Francisco.

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  • First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC), a leading private bank and wealth management company, today announced that a nine-person team led by Tim Argyres, Ted Rice, Nasser Abdulkariem and Greg Argyres has joined First Republic Investment Management in San Francisco.
  • Tim Argyres, Ted Rice, Nasser Abdulkariem, Greg Argyres and the team share First Republics commitment to exceptional and differentiated client service, said Bob Thornton, President of First Republic Private Wealth Management.
  • Before joining First Republic, he was a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.
  • Before joining First Republic, he was a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

Investing in Our Communities: New Program Provides Financial Education, Mentorship, and College Scholarships to Help Close Racial Wealth Gap

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

The Economic Equity and Financial Education Pilot Program is a two-semester course on advanced financial education taught at the Haas School of Business.

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  • The Economic Equity and Financial Education Pilot Program is a two-semester course on advanced financial education taught at the Haas School of Business.
  • The 25 students who successfully complete this rigorous academic program will be awarded college scholarships of at least $7,000.
  • High school senior Otis Ward is looking forward to taking part in the program and qualifying for a scholarship.
  • Students will take courses taught by Haas School of Business professors and financial industry professionals on topics including personal finance, capital markets and wealth creation, financial data analysis and investments.

Hewlett Foundation Announces 10 New Commissions for Innovative Works in Media Arts

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation announced today the final 10 recipients of its Hewlett 50 Arts Commissions. This year's commissions, in Media Arts, will support leading artists in partnership with an array of Bay Area cultural institutions and nonprofit organizations. The commissioned artists will develop major new works that incorporate elements of many artistic disciplines, including dance, music, and theater, with cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, genetic engineering, and robotics.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation announced today the final 10 recipients of its Hewlett 50 Arts Commissions.
  • This year's commissions, in Media Arts, will support leading artists in partnership with an array of Bay Area cultural institutions and nonprofit organizations.
  • Previous rounds of the Hewlett 50 Arts Commissions supported the creation and premiere of new works in the disciplines of music composition, dance, theater, and folk and traditional arts.
  • For more information on the Hewlett 50 Commissions and the Hewlett Foundation's Performing Arts Program, please visit hewlett.org .

Business Wire Announces the Passing of Founder Lorry I. Lokey

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Monday, October 3, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221003006036/en/
    Business Wire Founder Lorry I. Lokey (Photo: Business Wire)
    Having founded Business Wire in 1961, Lokey grew it from a single office in San Francisco into a worldwide communications leader up until it was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in 2006.
  • We are deeply saddened by the news of Lorrys passing, said Geff Scott, Chief Executive Officer of Business Wire.
  • In addition to his work at Business Wire, Lokey is noted for his significant philanthropic efforts around the world.
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Patricia Salas Pineda will join Portland General Board of Directors, effective October 1

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Patricia Salas Pineda has been appointed to the Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) ("PGE" or the "Company") board of directors, effective October 1, 2022.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Patricia Salas Pineda has been appointed to the Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) ("PGE" or the "Company") board of directors, effective October 1, 2022.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Patricia to the PGE Board," said Jack Davis, chair of PGE's board of directors.
  • Ms. Pineda has held past board positions including the California Air Resources Board and sat on the advisory board of the Latinos and Society Program at The Aspen Institute.
  • Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) is a fully integrated energy company based in Portland, Oregon.

Tractor Supply Names Kimberley Gardiner Chief Marketing Officer as Christi Korzekwa Announces Retirement

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Monday, July 18, 2022

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today that Kimberley Gardiner has joined the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), succeeding Christi Korzekwa who previously announced her plans to retire.

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  • Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today that Kimberley Gardiner has joined the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), succeeding Christi Korzekwa who previously announced her plans to retire.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220718005078/en/
    Kimberley Gardiner, the new Chief Marketing Officer of Tractor Supply Company.
  • Under Korzekwas leadership, the Tractor Supply brand significantly improved its unaided brand awareness and cultivated a highly engaged customer base.
  • Kimberley Gardiner joins Tractor Supply from Volkswagen of America, where she served as Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President since 2020.

AKC MUSEUM OF THE DOG ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

"We are delighted to have Deborah Kasindorf join the AKC Museum of the Dog as Executive Director and CEO," said Jeffrey Ansell, Chairman of the Board of the AKC Museum of the Dog.

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  • "We are delighted to have Deborah Kasindorf join the AKC Museum of the Dog as Executive Director and CEO," said Jeffrey Ansell, Chairman of the Board of the AKC Museum of the Dog.
  • "The AKC Museum of the Dog is truly a unique and engaging museum.
  • "I would like to thank the Board of Directors of the AKC Museum of the Dog for entrusting me with this wonderful gem of a museum.
  • Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Reunite and the AKC Museum of the Dog.

YR Media Adds to Leadership Team in Development, Creative and Technology

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Following a banner year in 2021, the three additions to YR Medias leadership team will expand the nonprofit organizations widespread impact.

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  • Following a banner year in 2021, the three additions to YR Medias leadership team will expand the nonprofit organizations widespread impact.
  • Campbell was recently promoted to Chief Technology Officer after serving as YR Medias Technology Director since 2017.
  • Vega Jr. joined YR Media in September of 2020 as Creative Director during the thrust of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
  • Prior to joining YR Media, Vega Jr. served as Creative Director and Co-Owner of Wasena Creative, LLC., and as Creative Director for Ebony Media Operations (previously Johnson Publishing Company).

Hilarie Koplow-McAdams Joins Toast Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Toast (NYSE: TOST), the all-in-one platform built for restaurants, today announced that Hilarie Koplow-McAdams has been appointed to the company's board of directors, effective immediately.

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  • Toast (NYSE: TOST), the all-in-one platform built for restaurants, today announced that Hilarie Koplow-McAdams has been appointed to the company's board of directors, effective immediately.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211201005944/en/
    Hilarie Koplow-McAdams Joins Toast Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    A technology industry-veteran, Ms. Koplow-McAdams has spent more than three decades in operating and leadership roles devoted to accelerating high-growth software companies through sales, business development, customer success and more.
  • Im thrilled that Hilarie is joining Toast on our mission of empowering the restaurant community to delight guests, do what they love, and thrive, said Chris Comparato, CEO, Toast.
  • Ms. Koplow-McAdams has served as a member of the board of Directors of Zendesk since September 2017 and serves on several private boards.

The Mills College School of Education's Innovative Online Master of Arts in Educational Leadership is Now Open for Enrollment

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018

To meet this need, the Mills College School of Education (SOE) began enrollment today for a new online master of arts degree in educational leadership .

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  • To meet this need, the Mills College School of Education (SOE) began enrollment today for a new online master of arts degree in educational leadership .
  • "Recipients of the online master of arts in educational leadership will become leaders at their institutions through a community built on self-expression, critical reflection, and the desire to make meaningful social change."
  • The new online master of arts degree builds on the SOE's existing in-person Educational Leadership Program , which is designed for working practitioners who hold or seek leadership roles in urban school systems, higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, and early childhood programs.
  • The Mills College SOE's online Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Program was developed in collaboration with Noodle Partners, the nation's fastest-growing online higher education provider.