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NBA's Portia Fultz Archer Among a Select Group Being Honored by the Riverside Hawks

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 61-year-old Riverside Hawks organization, one of the nation's leading athletic-academic programs, will hold its 2022 Gala celebration on December 13th at the Mandarin Oriental, 80 Columbus Circle, NYC, (6:30 pm reception, 7:30 pm dinner & program).

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  • Mr. Hargraves is a Riverside Hawks alumnus who went on to play Division 1 basketball at Iona College and was named Associated Press Academic All-American in 1985.
  • Mr. Hargraves, currently the Hawks Program Director, is being recognized with this honor for his 40-year commitment to the Hawks program.
  • This year's Riverside Hawks 3rd grade AAU National Championsare among those being honored at the 2022 Gala.
  • Since its founding by the Riverside Church in 1961, the Riverside Hawks have been a staple program in the Harlem community.

PaxMedica Appoints Specialty Pharma Industry Leader Charles J. Casamento to Its Board of Directors

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Monday, October 3, 2022

TARRYTOWN, NY, Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – PaxMedica, Inc. (Nasdaq: PXMD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of anti-purinergic drug therapies (“APT”) for the treatment of disorders with intractable neurologic symptoms such as autism spectrum disease (“ASD”), today announced the appointment of Charles (Chuck) J. Casamento to the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Casamento’s appointment was effective as of October 1, 2022.

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  • We are honored and excited to welcome Chuck to the Board of PaxMedica, where he will also serve as the Chair of our Audit Committee, said Howard Weisman, CEO of PaxMedica.
  • Mr. Casamento added, I look forward to contributing to the success of PaxMedica, which is developing a potential treatment for autism that affects so many children and young adults.
  • Mr. Casamento is an accomplished healthcare industry veteran with over 40 years of extensive experience in marketing, business development and executive management in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical products companies.
  • Mr. Casamento currently serves on the boards of directors of Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc., First Wave Biopharma, Inc., and Relmada Therapeutics, Inc., where he is the chairman of the board of directors.

CMMB Names Heather Dennis as New Vice President of Development

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

NEW YORK, NY, Aug. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) named non-profit executive Heather Dennis as its new vice president of development.

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  • NEW YORK, NY, Aug. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) named non-profit executive Heather Dennis as its new vice president of development.
  • At CMMB, Dennis will lead the organizations communications, fundraising and marketing initiatives.
  • She has a strong track record of cultivating new supporters, reducing fundraising costs and boosting donor revenue, said Mary Beth Powers, president and CEO of CMMB.
  • Catholic Medical Mission Board: CMMB provides long-term medical and development aid to communities affected by poverty and unequal access to healthcare.

Rev Appoints Top Revenue Leaders from Oracle, Zendesk, HubSpot and Pegasystems to Its Executive Advisory Board

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

The newly-established Executive Advisory Board will be chaired by Anneke Seley, Inside Sales pioneer at Oracle, and CEO and Founder of Reality Works Group.

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  • The newly-established Executive Advisory Board will be chaired by Anneke Seley, Inside Sales pioneer at Oracle, and CEO and Founder of Reality Works Group.
  • Working with Anneke, Norman, Sid and Judy in an advisory board capacity is truly an honor, said Jonathan Spier, CEO of Rev.
  • The potential of this board is tremendous, and will add value to our products, services and overall customer experience.
  • The Executive Advisory Board joins Rev as the companys Sales Development Platform, launched in late 2021, continues to see momentum.

Ingersoll Rand Names Kathryn Freytag Chief Information Officer

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions, appointed Kathryn Freytag today as vice president and Chief Information Officer (CIO), reporting to Vikram Kini , Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions, appointed Kathryn Freytag today as vice president and Chief Information Officer (CIO), reporting to Vikram Kini , Chief Financial Officer.
  • Freytag will serve as part of Ingersoll Rands extended executive leadership team.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220621005490/en/
    Kathryn Freytag Named Chief Information Officer for Ingersoll Rand (Photo: Business Wire)
    As CIO, Freytag will lead the global information technology (IT) organization, overseeing strategy, operations, infrastructure and applications.
  • Kathryn brings tremendous knowledge and leadership to our team, said Vikram Kini, Chief Financial Officer at Ingersoll Rand.

Magnus Financial Group Announces Michael Margiasso Has Joined the Firm as an Investment Operations Associate

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

NEW YORK, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magnus Financial Group LLC ("Magnus") is pleased to announce that Michael Margiasso has joined the firmas an Investment Operations Associate.

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  • NEW YORK, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magnus Financial Group LLC ("Magnus") is pleased to announce that Michael Margiasso has joined the firmas an Investment Operations Associate.
  • Prior to joining Magnus Financial Group, Margiasso was a Private Client Investment Associate at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
  • Michael has financial services experience including investment operations and client onboarding.
  • Magnus Financial Group LLC is an SEC-registered, independent investment advisory firm located in New York City.

Aida Álvarez, Former Head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, to Join Bill.com Board of Directors

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

lvarez is a former Head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, experienced public board member, accomplished investment banker, award-winning journalist and distinguished public servant.

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  • lvarez is a former Head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, experienced public board member, accomplished investment banker, award-winning journalist and distinguished public servant.
  • I am honored to welcome Aida, her passion for SMBs and unique background to our board of directors.
  • She entered the Clinton administration as the first director of the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight and later headed the U.S. Small Business Administration from 1997 to 2001.
  • Shes on the San Francisco Symphony Board of Governors, and the board of the DeYoung and the Legion of Arts museums.

Renovations Begin on NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences

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Friday, April 29, 2022

BRONXVILLE, N.Y., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Renovations are now underway on the future home of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences in Bronxville, N.Y. Offering a cutting-edge education in state-of-the-art new facilities, classes on Iona's second campus are expected to commence Spring 2023.

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  • Iona College is building this premier new school of health sciences in collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian to develop the next generation of world-class health care professionals.
  • Degrees are currently being offered through the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences in Nursing (BS); Social Work (BS); Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology (BA); Occupational Therapy (MS); Communication Sciences & Disorders (MA); Marriage & Family Therapy (MS); and Mental Health Counseling (MA).
  • In July 2021, Iona College and NewYork-Presbyterian announced the establishment of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, to be principally located on the College's new campus at 171 White Plains Road, Bronxville, N.Y.
  • Supported by a $20 million gift from NewYork-Presbyterian, the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences is expected to offer a new vision for collaborative health care education, modern workforce development, and community care.

Anthony R. Pasqua, CRPC, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

Having led an impressive career in the finance industry, Mr. Anthony R. Pasqua is a financial planner with more than 25 years of professional experience.

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  • Having led an impressive career in the finance industry, Mr. Anthony R. Pasqua is a financial planner with more than 25 years of professional experience.
  • He then graduated from the College for Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado, where he earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation.
  • A former faculty member at Mercy College in New York, Mr. Pasqua lectured for the department of business and economics.
  • He also received a Papal Decree from Pope Francis, a Meritorious Service Medal from the SMOTJ, and many military awards.

Marc Zoelle Joins Lerch Bates as Area General Manager; Will Lead NYC Vertical Transpiration Consulting Practice

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Monday, February 28, 2022

In his new role as Area General Manager, Zoelle will lead the New York area's vertical transportation consulting services practice.

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  • In his new role as Area General Manager, Zoelle will lead the New York area's vertical transportation consulting services practice.
  • Zoelle will report to New York Area Vice President Joe Neto, whose former company Joe Neto and Associates was acquired by Lerch Bates in 2015.
  • In addition to Lerch Bates's renowned vertical transportation practice in the NYC area, the company also has a robust testing and inspections operation that expects to see significant YOY growth.
  • Celebrating its 75th year of business in 2022, Lerch Bates was the first vertical transportation consulting firm in the nation.