Albright College

NBME Awards Grant to Albright College’s STEMM Education Program

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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TExpL’s innovative approach prepares teachers for the new Pennsylvania Department of Education Science, Technology, Engineering, Environment, Literacy, Sustainability (STEELS) standards, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality STEMM education.

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  • TExpL’s innovative approach prepares teachers for the new Pennsylvania Department of Education Science, Technology, Engineering, Environment, Literacy, Sustainability (STEELS) standards, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality STEMM education.
  • NBME’s grant will help develop and implement graduate level courses through TExpL at Albright College that serve as a crucial component of this transformative work.
  • “In addition to its focus on teacher training and pedagogical transformation, the grant project seeks to address the national shortage of STEMM teachers, particularly in urban districts.
  • It sparks students’ interest in STEMM and inspires and rejuvenates teachers, making the profession more rewarding and fulfilling.”
    NBME’s support of Albright College’s program through its grant adds to its community collaborations and contributions to medical education and assessment research, learner support, pathway programs and health equity.

Yolanda Edrington is announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of Respect Together

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa. , Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Respect Together, formerly the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, has announced Yolanda Edrington will step in as CEO of one of the longest- standing anti-sexual violence organizations in the country. Edrington will replace CEO Karen Baker on December 18, as Baker will retire after over two decades as a leader in the statewide and national nonprofit.

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  • Edrington will replace CEO Karen Baker on December 18, as Baker will retire after over two decades as a leader in the statewide and national nonprofit.
  • For the past six years, Edrington has served as the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Respect Together's national division, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC).
  • "This is a momentous time in the nearly 50-year history of Respect Together," said Board President Mary Onama.
  • Edrington was selected by the Respect Together Board of Directors following a national search alongside Pittsburgh-based search firm, Nonprofit Talent.

Albright College and eCampus.com Announce Official Online Bookstore and University Gear Shop Partnership

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- eCampus.com has announced an official partnership with Albright College to serve as the institution's official online bookstore. Located in Reading, Pennsylvania, Albright is the oldest institution of higher learning in Berks County. As the official online bookstore partner, eCampus.com was selected due to the edtech's years of dedication to providing students with an online shopping experience that suits its unique educational needs.

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  • eCampus.com was selected to serve as the Albright College official online bookstore partnering with University Gear Shop (UGS) offering an on-campus store.
  • LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- eCampus.com has announced an official partnership with Albright College to serve as the institution's official online bookstore.
  • As the official online bookstore partner, eCampus.com was selected due to the edtech's years of dedication to providing students with an online shopping experience that suits its unique educational needs.
  • Through this partnership, eCampus.com will provide Albright College students with a customized online storefront that will act as a one stop shop for their required course materials.

NDRI Welcomes Tom Malecki as New Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Administration

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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The National Disease Research Interchange (NDRI) is pleased to welcome Tom Malecki as its new Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Administration.

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  • The National Disease Research Interchange (NDRI) is pleased to welcome Tom Malecki as its new Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Administration.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230926260799/en/
    NDRI welcomes to the team our new CFO Tom Malecki.
  • Prior to joining NDRI, Malecki served as the Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer at the Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF), a Philadelphia based nonprofit dedicated to assisting families facing difficulties finding stable housing.
  • “We are thrilled to have Tom as a member of our management team at NDRI,” says Bill Leinweber, President and CEO of NDRI.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Robert Wunsc as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Dentistry

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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WYOMISSING, Pa., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Robert Wunsch is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Dentistry.

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  • WYOMISSING, Pa., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Robert Wunsch is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Dentistry.
  • He pursued higher education at Albright College and continued competing at the collegiate level.
  • The doctor then attended Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry in 1991 and completed a residency at Community General Hospital from 1991 until 1992.
  • Dentists like Dr. Wunsch and his team, diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens.

LendingPoint Names Richard Pfaltzgraff Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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LendingPoint , the AI-driven CreditTech platform that provides one-stop financing solutions for consumers, e-commerce and point of sale partners, and lending institutions, announced today that Richard (Rich) Pfaltzgraff has been named as its new Chief Financial Officer.

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  • LendingPoint , the AI-driven CreditTech platform that provides one-stop financing solutions for consumers, e-commerce and point of sale partners, and lending institutions, announced today that Richard (Rich) Pfaltzgraff has been named as its new Chief Financial Officer.
  • As CFO, Rich will oversee the finance and accounting divisions and be responsible for overall financial planning, managing cash flow, supporting LendingPoint’s continuous capital market offerings, and further enhancing LendingPoint’s already diversified funding strategy.
  • Rich is a strategic financial executive with extensive experience at high-growth companies.
  • “It’s an exciting time to join the LendingPoint team during a period of rapid, yet consistent and profitable, growth,” said Rich.

Jones Soda Co. Announces Appointment of New Director to the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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SEATTLE, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jones Soda Co. (OTCQB: JSDA)(CSE: JSDA) (“Jones” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Ronald Dissinger was appointed by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) to serve as a director on the Board until the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders.

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  • SEATTLE, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jones Soda Co. (OTCQB: JSDA)(CSE: JSDA) (“Jones” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Ronald Dissinger was appointed by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) to serve as a director on the Board until the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders.
  • “Ron is a global financial executive who brings extensive experience in the CPG industry to the table, having served in financial leadership roles with Kellogg Company both domestically and internationally,” stated Paul Norman Chairman of the Board.
  • “He has deep and broad knowledge of business operations and has provided strategic financial leadership and direction across all aspects of the business, including M&A,” explained Mr. Norman.
  • Mr. Dissinger obtained a bachelor of science from Albright College in 1980 and is also a Certified Management Accountant.

Center for Schools and Communities expanded learning initiative announces new leadership.

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Armor has more than 28 years of experience managing and developing school and community-based afterschool programming in the Commonwealth.

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  • Armor has more than 28 years of experience managing and developing school and community-based afterschool programming in the Commonwealth.
  • Prior to joining PSAYDN, he was a youth development coordinator for the Nita M. Lowery 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) initiative at Center for Schools and Communities (CSC).
  • Before joining CSC, Armor served as an Elect Student Work (ESW) grant manager and 21st CCLC coordinator in the Harrisburg School District.
  • He is also a 2022 graduate of the Education Policy and Leadership Center (EPLC) Fellowship.

Mark Reinhold Named SEC Chief Human Capital Officer

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - March 31, 2023) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Mark D. Reinhold has been named the agency’s Chief Human Capital Officer and Director of the Office of Human Resources.

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  • Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - March 31, 2023) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Mark D. Reinhold has been named the agency’s Chief Human Capital Officer and Director of the Office of Human Resources.
  • Mr. Reinhold will manage the agency’s human resources programs and policies in areas such as leadership and employee development, recruitment and retention, labor relations, performance management, and compensation and benefits.
  • Mark’s strong leadership skills and deep expertise in human resources management at the SEC will greatly assist our efforts to continually improve and strengthen our human capital programs.”
    Mr. Reinhold has more than 30 years of human resources experience within the federal government, including 12 years as a member of the Senior Executive Service.
  • In 2020, he joined the SEC as its Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer.

Great Plains Communications Expands Executive Leadership Team

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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We are extremely pleased that Nick and Katie are joining our talented team of employees and bringing their expertise to Great Plains Communications,” said Todd Foje, CEO.

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  • We are extremely pleased that Nick and Katie are joining our talented team of employees and bringing their expertise to Great Plains Communications,” said Todd Foje, CEO.
  • “It’s an exciting time to come on board with Great Plains Communications, a respected company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in communications and technology solutions,” said Wilkin.
  • “I look forward to working with our team to bring innovation and opportunity to more communities, leveraging this impressive fiber network.”
    Wilkin joins the Great Plains Communications Executive Team with financial management experience in the technology and fiber broadband sectors.
  • “Great Plains Communications is continually expanding opportunities for fiber-based innovation and growth as the digital transformation evolves with emerging technologies.