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Moses Singer Welcomes Back Tech & Data Specialist Liberty McAteer

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Moses & Singer LLP is pleased to announce the return of Liberty McAteer as a partner in its Intellectual Property and AI & Data Law groups as the firm continues its strategic investment in growing their Data and AI practice.

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  • Moses & Singer LLP is pleased to announce the return of Liberty McAteer as a partner in its Intellectual Property and AI & Data Law groups as the firm continues its strategic investment in growing their Data and AI practice.
  • Liberty rejoins the firm after serving as Deputy Counsel at FreeWire Technologies, Inc., a Silicon Valley based battery-integrated EV charging station manufacturer.
  • “Liberty’s deep software and programming background sets him apart from other transactional lawyers,” said Dean Swagert , Moses Singer Managing Partner and co-chair of the Corporate Practice Group.
  • Liberty is also an active coder and charter member of TechGC, a peer community for professional development.

Tercera Expands Investment Team with New Partner Garrett Blank

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tercera , a growth-focused investment firm specializing in IT professional services, today announced the addition of finance executive and technology investor Garrett Blank as partner.

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  • CHICAGO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tercera , a growth-focused investment firm specializing in IT professional services, today announced the addition of finance executive and technology investor Garrett Blank as partner.
  • At Tercera, he will lead the investment team and be responsible for sourcing, executing, and monitoring investments in third-wave businesses .
  • Prior to Abry Partner, Blank was an investment banking analyst at Deutsche Bank.
  • "Tercera is a firm where I have the opportunity to build market leaders, create jobs and improve the communities around us."

AEOVIAN PHARMACEUTICALS DOSES FIRST PARTICIPANTS IN PHASE 1 CLINICAL TRIAL, STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP TEAM AND RAISES ADDITIONAL $50 MILLION FINANCING

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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BERKELEY, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aeovian Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel and highly selective therapeutics that potently inhibit the mTORC1 pathway, today announced that it has dosed the first cohort of participants in a Phase 1 clinical trial for its lead development candidate AV078, a first-in-class CNS penetrant selective mTORC1 inhibitor. Supporting this transition into the clinic, the company has also expanded its leadership team with the appointment of seasoned industry veterans William Greene, M.D., Chief Investment Officer at Hevolution, and Justin Gover, former Chief Executive Officer of GW Pharmaceuticals, to the company's Board of Directors, and appointed Micah Zajic as Chief Financial Officer. The company also recently completed a $50 million financing, led by Hevolution.

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  • Aeovian has assembled a compelling platform for the development of selective mTORC1 inhibitors," said Dr. Greene, CIO at Hevolution.
  • In the $50M financing, Hevolution was joined by existing investors Apollo Health Ventures, Sofinnova Investments, venBio, Evotec and b2venture.
  • This financing will support the completion of the Phase 1 clinical trial in healthy volunteers and prepare for the start of a subsequent Phase 2 clinical trial in adult and pediatric patients with TSC refractory epilepsy.
  • As CEO, he built and led Iconic Therapeutics through discovery, clinical development, and venture financing, which culminated in a successful sale of the company.

Post University Appoints Accomplished Executive and Academic Leader as Chief Academic Officer

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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WATERBURY, Conn., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Post University is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra G. Affenito, Ph.D., as Chief Academic Officer.

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  • WATERBURY, Conn., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Post University is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra G. Affenito, Ph.D., as Chief Academic Officer.
  • As Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Affenito will provide the executive leadership and vision to ensure enriched, personalized learning experiences for all students to realize their fullest potential.
  • “I am thrilled to welcome Sandra to the Post family and look forward to her insight and guidance as we plan for the future,” said Post University CEO and President John L. Hopkins.
  • She is a 2020 Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) Fellow of the University of California, Berkeley-Leading in a Multicultural and Global Environment.

High School Scholars from Underserved Communities Nationwide Recognized for High Achievement in College Courses Offered by Nation's Top Universities

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Educational Equity Lab (Ed Equity Lab), an education justice nonprofit that works to bridge the gap between high school and college for students from historically marginalized, low-income communities, today announced over 750 inductees selected for its 2023-24 Honor Society nationwide - from Albuquerque, Baton Rouge, and Flint to Los Angeles, New York, and Miami.

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  • "We're grateful for the passionate commitment of our high school and university partners, who are expanding opportunities for these scholars to advance and demonstrate their vast talent. "
  • Scholars in this year's Honor Society will be recognized in a ceremony tonight, February 15, featuring university professors, high school teachers, district leaders, family, and members of the National Education Equity Lab board.
  • "Scholars from 16 of our high schools are among the top performing scholars in the nation in these college courses — propelling their skills, confidence, and college and career opportunities.
  • The following schools participating in the Ed Equity Lab all have students inducted into this semester's Honor Society:
    Glenview College Prep High School, Principal Ecton
    Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy, Principal Saldana
    Birmingham Community Charter High School, Principal Bennett
    Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design STEAM Academy, Principal Chavez
    Huntington Park Senior High School, Principal Garibaldi
    Marquez High School of Social Justice, Principal Guzman
    San Pedro Senior High School, Principal Aubele
    Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts, Principal Kehrley
    Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences, Principal Hanock
    Woodrow Wilson Senior High School, Principal Verbera
    Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School, Principal Ramirez
    Miami Central Senior High School, Principal Sands
    Miami Coral Park Senior High School, Principal Weiner
    Miami Norland Senior High School, Principal Gaines-Miller
    North Miami Beach Senior High School, Principal Milliken
    South Dade Senior High School, Principal De Armas
    South Miami Senior High School, Principal Penton
    Southwest Miami Senior High School, Principal Bulnes
    William H. Turner Technical Arts Senior High School, Principal Feazier
    The SEED School of Miami, Principal Thomas
    Thornton Fractional North High School, Principal Rucinski
    Thornton Fractional South High School, Principal Gourley
    George Washington Carver High School, Principal Byrant
    KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate High School, Principal Clarke
    Duplin Early College High School, Principal Smith

CervoMed Announces Appointment of Industry Leader Joshua Boger, Ph.D., as Chair of the Board

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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BOSTON, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CervoMed Inc. (NASDAQ: CRVO), a clinical-stage company developing treatments for degenerative diseases of the brain, today announced the appointment of Joshua Boger, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors (Board) and as Chair of the Board. Dr. Boger is an innovative scientist and highly successful business executive who brings extensive drug development and biopharmaceutical company leadership experience to CervoMed as it progresses toward an important inflection point. Topline data from the RewinD-LB Phase 2b clinical trial evaluating neflamapimod in dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is expected in the second half of 2024. The Board Chair position was formerly held by CervoMed co-founder Dr. Sylvie Gregoire, who will continue to serve as a director.

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  • The Board Chair position was formerly held by CervoMed co-founder Dr. Sylvie Gregoire, who will continue to serve as a director.
  • “It is a pleasure to welcome Joshua, the founder of Vertex and an esteemed industry leader, to our Board of Directors,” said John Alam, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of CervoMed.
  • Dr. Joshua Boger is an industry veteran who has served in multiple scientific and business leadership roles in his 40+ year career.
  • He continued to serve on the Vertex Board and Chair Vertex’s Science & Technology Committee until 2017.

Frontier Airlines Announces Promotions Among Executive Leadership

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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DENVER, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC), today announced several promotions among its executive leadership team.

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  • DENVER, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC), today announced several promotions among its executive leadership team.
  • Diamond and Schuller’s promotions became effective February 1, 2024 and Moore’s promotion becomes effective March 15, 2024.
  • “Each of these individuals has been instrumental in the growth of our company,” said Barry Biffle, CEO, Frontier Airlines.
  • I wish to thank them for their continued support in helping to lead Frontier Airlines into the future.”

Linda Mack, Founder and President of Mack International announced Brian Adams joined the firm as a Partner effective January 1, 2024.

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mack International is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Brian Adams as Partner with the firm effective January 1, 2024. Founded by Linda Mack in 2002, Mack International is recognized as the premier boutique firm that specializes in providing retained C-suite executive search and strategic human capital consulting solutions to Family Office, investment firm and enterprise clients on a national and international basis. Clients also include multi-client family offices and investment and wealth management firms that serve Family Office and ultra-high net worth clients. Mr. Adams will assume a key executive leadership role, joining Linda and her outstanding team in continuing to expand the firm's prominence as trusted advisors to the family office community. As an entrepreneur and "next gen" leader himself, Brian will be key to growing the firm's presence and engagement with rising generations of leaders in the industry.

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  • Linda Mack, Founder and President of Mack International announced Brian Adams joined the firm as a Partner effective January 1, 2024, assuming a key executive leadership role.
  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mack International is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Brian Adams as Partner with the firm effective January 1, 2024.
  • Clients also include multi-client family offices and investment and wealth management firms that serve Family Office and ultra-high net worth clients.
  • "Brian will be key to ensuring the future sustainability of Mack International and its premier position."

Cleveland-Cliffs Appoints Ron Bloom to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE: CLF) announced today that it has appointed renowned private equity executive, labor and political advisor Ron Bloom to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE: CLF) announced today that it has appointed renowned private equity executive, labor and political advisor Ron Bloom to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • With the addition of Mr. Bloom, the Cleveland-Cliffs’ Board of Directors is now comprised of eleven members, of which ten are independent directors.
  • Lourenco Goncalves, Cliffs' Chairman, President, and CEO said: “We are honored to welcome Ron Bloom to our Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Bloom holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University.

Climate Vault Announces Recipients of Carbon Champion Awards

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Climate Vault , an award-winning climate solutions leader, announced today the recipients of its first annual Carbon Champion award program.

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  • Climate Vault , an award-winning climate solutions leader, announced today the recipients of its first annual Carbon Champion award program.
  • Recipients represent a cross section of industries that are using Climate Vault to reduce and remove carbon emissions to make a verifiable impact on the planet.
  • “Our Carbon Champion recipients’ vital work, and those of all Climate Vault partners, demonstrates that it is possible for organizations to take credible, voluntary actions to reduce their carbon footprints.
  • Climate Vault is honored to work closely with our pioneering and industry leading partners.”
    Visit Climate Vault online to learn more about its verifiable and science-based approach to carbon reduction and removal.