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Food & Society at the Aspen Institute Releases the 2024 Food is Medicine Research Action Plan

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Washington, DC, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food & Society at the Aspen Institute has released its 2024 Food is Medicine Research Action Plan.

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  • Washington, DC, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food & Society at the Aspen Institute has released its 2024 Food is Medicine Research Action Plan.
  • It is the first report to pull together the latest peer-reviewed Food is Medicine research in a digestible, comprehensible, and action-oriented format.
  • Associated health outcomes like diabetes and heart disease remain far greater among Black and Latinx individuals and households.
  • Like the original, the revised version of the Research Action Plan has been made possible thanks to the continuing support of the Walmart Foundation.

Writer CEO May Habib Joins World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders Class of 2024

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Today CEO and co-founder of Writer , the full-stack enterprise generative AI platform, May Habib announced her inclusion in the 2024 World Economic Forum ( WEF ) Young Global Leaders , a prestigious group recognized for their impact in their respective fields on a global scale.

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  • Today CEO and co-founder of Writer , the full-stack enterprise generative AI platform, May Habib announced her inclusion in the 2024 World Economic Forum ( WEF ) Young Global Leaders , a prestigious group recognized for their impact in their respective fields on a global scale.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408625210/en/
    May Habib, CEO and co-founder of Writer (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Forum of Young Global Leaders is a two decades-long initiative that spotlights the people driving global advancement and change.
  • “I’m humbled to be included in this program, and proud that Writer can be involved in something this impactful,” said Habib.
  • Habib and the Writer team have successfully raised over $126M in funding from notable investors, including ICONIQ Growth, Balderton Capital, and Insight Partners.

kWh Analytics Raises Property Insurance and BESS Capacity for Renewable Energy Projects with Leading Carrier Aspen Insurance

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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kWh Analytics, Inc., the industry leader in climate insurance, announced today a significant increase in its capacity agreement with Aspen Insurance (“Aspen”) to support its property insurance offering for renewable energy projects.

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  • kWh Analytics, Inc., the industry leader in climate insurance, announced today a significant increase in its capacity agreement with Aspen Insurance (“Aspen”) to support its property insurance offering for renewable energy projects.
  • kWh Analytics’ capacity increase comes one year after the company partnered with Aspen to launch property insurance underwriting and capacity for renewable energy assets in January 2023.
  • In addition to this increase, kWh Analytics and Aspen now have four of the top ten global (re)insurance partners on their panel.
  • The findings, which are incorporated in property insurance underwriting, are distributed to the company’s clients and broadly to manufacturers, operators, carrier partners and investors to reinforce the further development of sustainable renewable energy projects.

Wayfinder Family Services Honors The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfinder Family Services recently honored The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation at The Conversation.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfinder Family Services recently honored The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation at The Conversation.
  • Over 200 guests gathered for the luncheon and panel discussion co-presented by Wayfinder Family Services and the Aspen Institute.
  • The Wayfinder Award recognizes dedication and commitment to children and families at Wayfinder and the communities it serves.
  • This year, Wayfinder recognized the foundation for its responsive grantmaking and tremendous impact in Los Angeles County.

Trumpeter/Composer Etienne Charles Debuts as a Big Band Leader with "Creole Orchestra," Arriving June 14 on Culture Shock Records

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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RICHMOND, Calif., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Etienne Charles presents himself to the jazz world as an accomplished large-ensemble arranger with "Creole Orchestra," set for a June 14 release on his own Culture Shock imprint. The album is the premiere of the titular band, 22 musicians strong and specializing in executing the Trinbagonian trumpeter's elaborate charts.

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  • RICHMOND, Calif., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Etienne Charles presents himself to the jazz world as an accomplished large-ensemble arranger with "Creole Orchestra," set for a June 14 release on his own Culture Shock imprint.
  • The album is the premiere of the titular band, 22 musicians strong and specializing in executing the Trinbagonian trumpeter's elaborate charts.
  • Etienne Charles was born July 24, 1983 in Port-of-Spain, the capital city of the island nation of Trinidad & Tobago.
  • He recorded his debut album "Culture Shock" in 2006 and followed it with nine more, of which" Creole Orchestra" is the latest.

Pennsylvania American Water President Justin Ladner Named to Aspen Institute 2024 Class of Henry Crown Fellows

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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Justin Ladner, president of Pennsylvania American Water based in Mechanicsburg, Pa., was recently named to the Aspen Institute 2024 Class of Henry Crown Fellows .

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  • Justin Ladner, president of Pennsylvania American Water based in Mechanicsburg, Pa., was recently named to the Aspen Institute 2024 Class of Henry Crown Fellows .
  • The Henry Crown Fellowship mobilizes a new breed of leaders, all between the ages of 30-46, to tackle the world’s most intractable problems.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240315523024/en/
    Ladner is president of the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in Pennsylvania, providing high-quality service to approximately 2.3 million people.
  • “In my role leading the dedicated team of professionals at Pennsylvania American Water, we work hard every day to provide high-quality water service to homes and businesses across Pennsylvania.

HighSchoolBabysitters.com - a Colorado startup bringing over 17 million high schoolers into the online babysitting market

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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With over 17.3 million high schoolers in the United States, the babysitting industry historically has relied heavily on high school students.

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  • With over 17.3 million high schoolers in the United States, the babysitting industry historically has relied heavily on high school students.
  • However, until the launch of HighSchoolBabysitters.com in August of 2023, high schoolers and parents across the country had no clear way of connecting.
  • In 2023, a high schooler in Colorado took it upon herself to create HighSchoolBabysitters.com after spending the summer searching for babysitting jobs with friends.
  • Aspen Peterson, the CEO and Founder of High School Babysitters, is a Junior in high school in Evergreen, Colorado.

Camilla Walker Receives Wayfinder Award

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfinder Family Services recently honored banking executive Camilla Walker at The Conversation.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfinder Family Services recently honored banking executive Camilla Walker at The Conversation.
  • Over 200 guests gathered at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles for the luncheon and panel discussion co-presented by Wayfinder Family Services and the Aspen Institute.
  • Walker is a senior vice president and senior relationship manager within the commercial banking division of City National Bank and an alumna of the University of Georgia, where she graduated summa cum laude.
  • Walker shared her passion for Wayfinder, "There are a lot of charities in Los Angeles that you can give your time and donations to, but what sets Wayfinder apart is that it all-encompassing … from child welfare and disabilities to mental health services.

NextUp Announces 2024 Executive Symposium & Forum

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NextUp, the premier nonprofit dedicated to advancing all women in business, announced today that the 2024 Symposium & Forum, will take place Monday, June 3 through June 5 at the JW Marriott Washington, D.C. in our nation's capital. With over 300 attendees, this three-day conference activates the power of the NextUp community to drive impact and sustainable change.

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  • With over 300 attendees, this three-day conference activates the power of the NextUp community to drive impact and sustainable change.
  • This year's conference, made possible through the generous support of The Coca-Cola Company, will open with the inaugural NextUp Executive Symposium, which will bring together leading HR and business leaders in conversations about developing the next generation of leaders.
  • "As a founding partner of NextUp, we are thrilled to see its continued impact supporting the next generation of talent."
  • To learn more and register for the 2024 NextUp Symposium & Forum, visit nextupisnow.org/forum/.

The Richard Steinberg Team Joins The Exclusive Haute Residence Real Estate Network

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Decades of record-breaking sales, innovative marketing, & world-class experience distinguish The Richard Steinberg Team as one of the most nationally recognized real estate teams. Serving NYC, The Hamptons, South Florida, and Aspen, CO.

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  • Acclaimed real estate agency The Richard Steinberg Team accepts the invitation to Haute Residence's invite-only Network.
  • The Richard Steinberg Team is one of the exclusive agencies that represents the luxury real estate market in New York, NY.
  • Serving NYC, The Hamptons, South Florida, and Aspen, CO.
    Decades of record-breaking sales, innovative marketing, & world-class experience distinguish The Richard Steinberg Team.
  • With a seasoned career spanning over three decades, Richard J. Steinberg is an expert in the field of real estate.