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BetterUp Names Jolen Anderson as Chief People and Community Officer

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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BetterUp , the human transformation company and pioneer of virtual coaching, today announced the appointment of Jolen Anderson as the company’s first-ever Chief People and Community Officer.

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  • BetterUp , the human transformation company and pioneer of virtual coaching, today announced the appointment of Jolen Anderson as the company’s first-ever Chief People and Community Officer.
  • In her new role, Anderson will oversee all aspects of the human resources function, including talent strategy, people operations, leadership development, and inclusion efforts.
  • BetterUp’s mission and employees are unique because they also support the performance, resilience, and well-being of enterprise and Fortune 500 workforces worldwide,” said Jolen Anderson, Chief People and Community Officer of BetterUp.
  • For more information on Jolen Anderson and her new role at BetterUp, please visit betterup.com.

Brookdale Senior Living Associate Recognized as a "Women of Distinction" Honoree in Senior Living

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A Brookdale Senior Living leader has been recognized by McKnight's as a "Women of Distinction" honoree in the senior living industry.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A Brookdale Senior Living leader has been recognized by McKnight's as a "Women of Distinction" honoree in the senior living industry.
  • The program, in its sixth year, recognizes women who have made significant contributions to the senior living, skilled nursing or home care fields.
  • Peck is a registered nurse with 35 years of experience in a variety of clinical and healthcare management settings.
  • McKnight's Women of Distinction awards are a joint program of McKnight's Long-Term Care News, McKnight's Senior Living and McKnight's Home Care.

Pathways LA Hosts "Seeds of Hope: Building Brighter Futures" Fundraiser to Support Early Childhood Education

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 1978, Pathways LA has been sowing the seeds of early education, nurturing thousands of children to thrive in their educational journey and beyond.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 1978, Pathways LA has been sowing the seeds of early education, nurturing thousands of children to thrive in their educational journey and beyond.
  • The event, held at The Fig House in Los Angeles from 5:00pm to 9:30pm, offers an enchanting ambiance amidst lush surroundings.
  • The Bea Gold Compassion Award will be presented to Congressmember Jimmy Gomez of California's 34th District for his advocacy and support of early childhood education.
  • "We are thrilled to host our 'Seeds of Hope: Building Brighter Futures' fundraiser to celebrate the incredible journey of Pathways LA and honor those who have played a pivotal role in our success," said Tamika Farr, CEO at Pathways LA.

Spire Elects Sheri S. Cook to Board of Directors

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) announced that it has increased the size of the board from 9 members to 10 and elected Sheri S. Cook as its newest member, effective April 1, 2024.

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  • ST. LOUIS, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) announced that it has increased the size of the board from 9 members to 10 and elected Sheri S. Cook as its newest member, effective April 1, 2024.
  • In her role, Cook oversees and manages human resources, information services and administration for the Altec/Styslinger Foundation.
  • "Our board and leadership team are pleased to welcome Sheri to Spire.
  • Cook graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University, where she earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in economics and classical studies.

UNFCU Foundation Announces 2024 Grants that Invest in Projects Tackling Poverty

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UNFCU Foundation announced that this year it is providing $645K to 19 grant partners on three continents. Projects align with UNFCU Foundation's mission to sustain pathways out of poverty for marginalized women and youth. Catalyzing this work is access to critical health care, livelihood training, and quality education that UNFCU Foundation has prioritized since 2015.

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  • Projects align with UNFCU Foundation's mission to sustain pathways out of poverty for marginalized women and youth.
  • This creates agency for women and youth to thrive," said Yma Gordon, the Executive Director of the UNFCU Foundation.
  • "Given global challenges and setbacks in poverty alleviation, we remain more focused than ever on localizing the UN Sustainable Development Goals ," said Pamela Agnone, Chairperson of the UNFCU Foundation.
  • UNFCU Foundation awards grants to non-profit, non-governmental, and UN organizations with track records of accomplishment, notably UN SDG impact.

KeyBank announces Foundation grants in Hudson Valley and Metro New York

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyBank announces twenty (20) charitable donations made by KeyBank Foundation, the bank's charitable foundation to nonprofit organizations throughout its Hudson Valley/Metro New York market.  The gifts focus support to address homelessness, financial literacy, education, workforce development, minority small business development, and more.  The charitable donations total $385,000 and are part of KeyBank's community philanthropic efforts targeted toward education, workforce development, and safe, vital neighborhoods.  

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  • TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyBank announces twenty (20) charitable donations made by KeyBank Foundation, the bank's charitable foundation to nonprofit organizations throughout its Hudson Valley/Metro New York market.
  • "KeyBank's commitment to the communities we serve is at the heart what we stand for," said KeyBank Market President John Manginelli.
  • "We value the partnerships we have with local nonprofit organizations and are proud to support their important community work."
  • Bowery Mission, New York, NY to support its Continuum of Care Services for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, food insecurity and other crises.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Appoints Two Interim Board Members

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalamazoo Valley Community College Appoints Two Interim Board Members

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  • The Kalamazoo Valley Community College Board of Trustees has appointed two new provisional board members who will serve on the college's board for one year, from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2024.
  • The Kalamazoo Valley Community College Board of Trustees has appointed two new provisional board members who will serve on the college's board for one year, from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2024.
  • She has also used her advanced training in political philosophy, law, and ethics to teach students at seven different universities including Western Michigan University, DePaul University and Kalamazoo College.
  • Purnell and Thomas-Cloud have been appointed to replace board members Susan L. Miller and Patrick A.

Southern New Hampshire University President Paul LeBlanc to Step Down after Transformative 20 Years of Leadership

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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MANCHESTER, N.H., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than two decades of leadership, President Paul J. LeBlanc announced today that he will step down as president and CEO of Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) on June 30, 2024. The SNHU Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Lisa Marsh Ryerson, the current university provost, as president for a two-year term effective July 1, 2024.

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  • MANCHESTER, N.H., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than two decades of leadership, President Paul J. LeBlanc announced today that he will step down as president and CEO of Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) on June 30, 2024.
  • "It has been the honor of a lifetime to be the president of SNHU for the past 20 years," LeBlanc said.
  • Throughout LeBlanc's tenure, SNHU was named to the "World's Fifty Most Innovative Companies" list and was the only university included.
  • Paul has not just led, but he has redefined what it means to be a true innovator in higher education.

ComEd Customers to Benefit from $50M DOE Grant to Increase Power Grid Reliability and Resiliency in Rockford

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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These initiatives will bring a focus to technologies that enhance reliability and affordable access for customers, while informing grid best practices that can be replicated both nationally and locally in northern Illinois.

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  • These initiatives will bring a focus to technologies that enhance reliability and affordable access for customers, while informing grid best practices that can be replicated both nationally and locally in northern Illinois.
  • ComEd’s GRIP award will fund a variety of new grid technologies to improve grid resiliency and reliability, as well as workforce programming, all designed to support the clean energy transition.
  • “ComEd and the City of Rockford are excited to collaborate on another impactful project to enable electrification and decarbonization,” said Thomas P. McNamara, Mayor of Rockford.
  • These programs include the ComEd solar Give-A-Ray program and numerous workforce and training partnerships in the region housed at the ComEd Rockford Training Center.

$200,000 Investment by KeyBank to Help YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County Expand Options for Homeless Families

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyBank is investing $200,000 to help Young Women's Christian Association of Rochester and Monroe County (YWCA) expand efforts to help homeless women and families find appropriate housing and improve financial stability.

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  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyBank is investing $200,000 to help Young Women's Christian Association of Rochester and Monroe County (YWCA) expand efforts to help homeless women and families find appropriate housing and improve financial stability.
  • Rochester has very few shelters that can accommodate families in Monroe County as licensing requirements prohibit cohabitating singles with families.
  • "Our investment and support of YWCA is symbolic of KeyBank's purpose to help Rochester and all of the communities we serve thrive," said Phil Muscato, KeyBank Rochester Market President.
  • "We are grateful for KeyBank and their unwavering support of our community," said Dr. Myra Henry, YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County.