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Finch AI Announces Board of Directors Appointments

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

RESTON, Va., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Finch AI, a leading developer of trusted AI-enabled solutions for government and commercial enterprises, announced today the appointment of Teresa Carlson, Carol Melton and Heather Podesta to the company's board of directors.

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  • RESTON, Va., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Finch AI, a leading developer of trusted AI-enabled solutions for government and commercial enterprises, announced today the appointment of Teresa Carlson, Carol Melton and Heather Podesta to the company's board of directors.
  • "We are pleased to welcome to our board three accomplished, committed executives with demonstrated track records of success," said Finch AI CEO and Chairman Steve Baldwin.
  • She is currently serving as a General Catalyst Advisor for Global Reliance, Non-Executive Chair of the board of directors of KnightSwan.
  • She also serves as Vice Chair of the White House Historical Association and other for profit and not-for-profit board roles.

JDRF Joins Diabetes Professionals at the American Diabetes Association 83rd Scientific Sessions to Celebrate Advancements in Type 1 Diabetes Research

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Monday, June 26, 2023

JDRF-supported research has been highlighted at the annual event since JDRF started funding research nearly 50 years ago.

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  • JDRF-supported research has been highlighted at the annual event since JDRF started funding research nearly 50 years ago.
  • "JDRF looks forward to the ADA Scientific Sessions each year for the opportunity to come together as a community, learn from one another, and showcase the innovation and progress across the spectrum of diabetes research.
  • For decades, JDRF's leadership in driving type 1 diabetes research has been featured at the Sessions," said Aaron Kowalski, Ph.D., JDRF CEO.
  • "The research presented at the ADA Scientific Sessions demonstrates the incredible momentum that is accelerating breakthroughs to find cures, prevent the disease, and treat type 1 diabetes and its complications.

The Melton Foundation and Dillard University join hands with Nisum to organize the NOLA Tech Tap 2022

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The first ever NOLA Tech Tap: Community Ideathon 2022 is happening in September. The innovation marathon convenes young people (18-35 years) from the Greater New Orleans area to work together on developing project ideas to further sustainable livelihood in local communities with the aid of technology. The event is organized by the Melton Foundation, a non-profit organization and a leading proponent of global citizenship practice, in partnership with Nisum, a leading global digital commerce firm, and Dillard University, Louisiana's oldest HBCU dedicated to building competence.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The first ever NOLA Tech Tap: Community Ideathon 2022 is happening in September.
  • The Melton Foundation The Melton Foundation was established nearly thirty years ago with the credence that collaborations across boundaries can forge sustainable solutions to the world's most pressing challenges.
  • As an institution committed to community service, Dillard University (DU) has a long record of student and community engagement.
  • A Melton Foundation partner university, DU has been part of the Melton Foundation network since 1995.

Strive Asset Management Attracts Executives From State Street, Pickering Energy Partners, and the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Strive Asset Management (Strive) announces key hires to advance its mission and refocus corporate America on excellence over politics.

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  • Strive Asset Management (Strive) announces key hires to advance its mission and refocus corporate America on excellence over politics.
  • Rosely most recently served as vice president and head of US SPDR asset manager/hedge fund sales at State Street and is a well-known leader across the financial industry.
  • Melton most recently was vice president and head of institutional asset owner ETF sales at State Street where he served for over 7 years.
  • Heikkinen previously founded and built his own energy advisory and research firm, Heikkinen Energy Advisors, which he successfully merged with Pickering Energy Partners in 2021.

Pepperdine School of Public Policy Receives $10 Million Endowment to Launch New Edwin Meese III Institute for Liberty and the American Project

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

The Pepperdine School of Public Policy (SPP) has announced the launch of the Edwin Meese III Institute for Liberty and the American Project.

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  • The Pepperdine School of Public Policy (SPP) has announced the launch of the Edwin Meese III Institute for Liberty and the American Project.
  • The Melton Chair will teach the school's graduate public policy students, organize events, and engage through the media on current political and policy debates from the schools unique perspective.
  • With its longstanding commitment to grounding public leadership education in civic virtue and Americas founding principles, the School of Public Policy is the perfect home for this new institute.
  • Im extremely pleased to have my name adorn this new institute at Pepperdine's School of Public Policy, which is committed to making relevant the nation's founding principles to today's public policy challenges, noted Meese.

RapidDeploy Strengthens Leadership Team with New SVP of Sales

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

b'AUSTIN, Texas, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --RapidDeploy, a cloud-based emergency response platform, today announced the hiring of Tim Melton as Senior Vice President of Sales.

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  • b'AUSTIN, Texas, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --RapidDeploy, a cloud-based emergency response platform, today announced the hiring of Tim Melton as Senior Vice President of Sales.
  • "Tim Melton brings a unique blend of experience in Government software sales and public-sector service that makes him the perfect candidate to work with local officials running 9-1-1 centers.
  • "\nMelton comes to RapidDeploy with significant experience in government technology, having most recently led the sales team at OpenGov, a public-sector enterprise resource planning (ERP) company that raised $80 million in funding to streamline government agency operations.
  • After his government service, he led government relations for education policy firm StudentsFirst.\n"RapidDeploy\'s technology saves lives by empowering first responders.

Riverdale Star Charles Melton Named Newest Special Olympics Global Ambassador

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

WASHINGTON, April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Special Olympics named Riverdale actor Charles Melton as a Special Olympics Global Ambassador.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Special Olympics named Riverdale actor Charles Melton as a Special Olympics Global Ambassador.
  • "I'm thrilled to join Special Olympics as a Global Ambassador and accelerate my mission to promote inclusion," Melton said.
  • "Special Olympics welcomes Charles Melton to our global movement," said CEO Mary Davis.
  • "I am thrilled to join Special Olympics as a Global Ambassador and accelerate my mission to promote inclusion," Melton said.

Auburn University unveils Student Center naming in honor of Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold D. Melton

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Saturday, November 21, 2020

AUBURN, Ala., Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Harold D. Melton was humbled and thankful during his remarks at the official dedication ceremony for the Harold D. Melton Student Center on the Auburn University campus on Friday afternoon.

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  • AUBURN, Ala., Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Harold D. Melton was humbled and thankful during his remarks at the official dedication ceremony for the Harold D. Melton Student Center on the Auburn University campus on Friday afternoon.
  • Melton, from Marietta, Georgia, went on to graduate from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1991, began serving on the Georgia Supreme Court in 2005 and became its chief justice in 2018.
  • I simply want to say to Chief Justice Melton, you actually honor Auburn by allowing us to honor you today."
  • This beautiful building finally has a name on it, and I am proud to work at the Harold D. Melton Student Center."

SECAF Names New Board of Directors Leadership

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Mark Melton (Cordia Partners, Partner) will remain as Treasurer, and Meghan Gifford (Octo Consulting Group, Director of Corporate Development) will become Secretary.

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  • Mark Melton (Cordia Partners, Partner) will remain as Treasurer, and Meghan Gifford (Octo Consulting Group, Director of Corporate Development) will become Secretary.
  • They have done an extraordinary job leading our organization and serving SECAF members this last year.
  • SECAFs 2020-2021 Officers and Board of Directors are as follows:
    Matthew Agresti, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Senior Vice President Immediate Past Co-Chair
    The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) enables the small and emerging government contractor to achieve maximum growth in a highly competitive marketplace.
  • Providing members with business resources, access to influencers and government agencies, SECAF is an important resource for a growing company.

Indiana State Senator Eddie D. Melton Issues Statement on Videotaped Racist Attack Against Vauhxx Rush Booker in Bloomington, Indiana

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Eddie Melton was elected as State Senator for Indianas 3rd District on November 8, 2016.

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  • Eddie Melton was elected as State Senator for Indianas 3rd District on November 8, 2016.
  • In the State Assembly, Senator Melton has led the charge to return Gary to economic vibrance.
  • Melton was elected by lawmakers from around the country to serve on the Executive Committee of the National Conference of State Legislators.
  • Eddie has spent his life working to give a voice to the voiceless.