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National Geographic Society Names Darien Wright as Chief Financial and Operating Officer

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Geographic Society has named Darien Wright its Chief Financial and Operating Officer, effective March 28, 2024. In this role, Wright will lead the organization's financial and operational functions, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury and risk management.

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WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Geographic Society has named Darien Wright its Chief Financial and Operating Officer, effective March 28, 2024.
In this role, Wright will lead the organization's financial and operational functions, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury and risk management.
Wright will also oversee the Society leaders responsible for its endowment and investment portfolio, technology solutions and Base Camp experiences to further the Society's mission.
"We are thrilled to welcome Darien to our team," said Jill Tiefenthaler, CEO of the National Geographic Society.

Canela Media Taps Brad Dancer as EVP of Research and Insights

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Monday, March 11, 2024

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NEW YORK, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Canela Media, a leading digital media company specializing in connecting brands with Hispanic audiences, today announced the appointment of Brad Dancer to EVP of Research and Insights. In his new role he will also oversee Canela Audience Solutons, the company's data-first solution enabling advanced audience targeting. He will be based in New York and report to Isabel Rafferty Zavala, Founder & CEO of Canela Media.

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NEW YORK, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Canela Media, a leading digital media company specializing in connecting brands with Hispanic audiences, today announced the appointment of Brad Dancer to EVP of Research and Insights.
He will be based in New York and report to Isabel Rafferty Zavala, Founder & CEO of Canela Media.
"Brad will drive our research and data strategies forward," said Isabel Rafferty Zavala, Founder & CEO of Canela Media.
"Brad brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will undoubtedly elevate our company and drive our research and data strategies forward," commented Isabel Rafferty Zavala, Founder & CEO of Canela Media.

MEDIA ALERT: Leading Into Martin Luther King Jr. Day, National Geographic Debuts Trailer and Key Art for Emmy® Award-winning Anthology Series, GENIUS: MLK/X

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240111662736/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240111662736/en/
Key Art for GENIUS: MLK/X ©2024 National Geographic Partners, LLC
WHAT: Ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, National Geographic released the trailer and key art for the newest installment of the Emmy Award-winning anthology series GENIUS: MLK/X.
For the first time, the docu-drama series explores the lives of two iconic geniuses: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.
WHEN: Two episodes will premiere weekly beginning Feb. 1 on National Geographic at 9/8c and will stream the next day on both Disney+ and Hulu .
While King advanced racial equality through nonviolent activism, X advocated for Black empowerment, identity and self-determination.

Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars Announces Interim Board Chair and Interim Board Vice-Chair

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Friday, January 5, 2024

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars (APIA Scholars), the nation's largest organization dedicated to AAPI higher education success through scholarships, programs, and research and advocacy for AAPI students, announces Jeff Luong, Vice President of Network Engineering at AT&T, as the Interim Chair of the Board of Directors and Nancy Lee, Executive Vice President, International Business Operations and Chief of Staff to the CEO, at The Walt Disney Company as the Interim Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors. Both will serve through December 31, 2024 and will lead a 19-member all-volunteer Board of Directors committed to eliminating financial barriers to student success.

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Both will serve through December 31, 2024 and will lead a 19-member all-volunteer Board of Directors committed to eliminating financial barriers to student success.
"This is a significant moment in the history of our organization as we celebrate our 20th anniversary.
He also serves on the board of Wescom Credit Union, a $6B financial institution with 24 branches and over 200,000 members throughout Southern California.
She also serves on the board of directors of National Geographic Partners, as well as the Georgetown University Law Center Alumni Board.

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXTEND AND EXPAND STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP THROUGH 2040

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND), the recognized global leader and a pioneer in the expedition cruises and adventure travel industry, announced today the long-term extension and expansion of the Lindblad Expeditions brand's strategic relationship with renowned exploration and scientific discovery brand National Geographic.

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"The extension—and, most importantly, the expansion—of our strategic relationship with National Geographic will enable us to significantly grow our business and each of our brands on an international scale and reach more citizen explorers than ever before," said Sven-Olof Lindblad, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lindblad Expeditions.
"Lindblad Expeditions' expertise, history of responsible and safe exploration and outstanding guest experience makes them the right organization to help bring the National Geographic Expeditions brand to life," said Stephanie Young, President, Disney Vacation Club, Adventures & Expeditions and Disney Institute.
Lindblad Expeditions will host an investor call this morning at 8:30 a.m. eastern time to discuss the expanded relationship with National Geographic.
To learn more about the strategic relationship between Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic, click here .

The EMS FDNY Help Fund Gala Shines a Spotlight on NYC's EMS Heroes

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

That is why the EMS FDNY Help Fund was established – to answer these questions and to assist and sometimes rescue NYC's EMS first responder heroes when they need support.

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That is why the EMS FDNY Help Fund was established – to answer these questions and to assist and sometimes rescue NYC's EMS first responder heroes when they need support.
On Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, at 6 pm, the EMS FDNY Help Fund will host its first major fundraising Gala event at the Classic Car Club located at 1 Pier 76, 408 12th Avenue in Manhattan.
Almojera remains an active FDNY EMS lieutenant and vice president of AFSCME DC37 Local 3621, the New York City Fire Department's EMS officers' union.
For more information on how you can help, either by joining the event or otherwise donating, please visit https://emsfdnyhelpfund.com/ .

Media Alert: Socure's CEO Johnny Ayers to Speak at Money20/20 with "Trafficked" Host Mariana Van Zeller on Unmasking the Multi-Billion Dollar Scam Industry

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

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The two will dive into the real-world inner workings of scams while offering guidance for the financial industry on how to identify and root out bad actors.

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The two will dive into the real-world inner workings of scams while offering guidance for the financial industry on how to identify and root out bad actors.
From romance swindles to crypto heists, scams are increasingly sophisticated, organized, and more difficult to solve as they often lie just beyond typical financial system controls.
Now the CFPB is looking to crack down on P2P fraud, often linked to these scams, by shifting liability to receiving banks.
Johnny and Mariana will cover the following topics In this session:
How do the various scams work?

Secure Yeti Appoints Jayson E. Street as Chief Adversarial Officer to Spearhead Cybersecurity Empowerment Through Education and Training

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

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TULSA, Okla., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Secure Yeti , a leading global cybersecurity firm, proudly announces the appointment of renowned hacker Jayson E. Street as its first Chief Adversarial Officer.

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TULSA, Okla., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Secure Yeti , a leading global cybersecurity firm, proudly announces the appointment of renowned hacker Jayson E. Street as its first Chief Adversarial Officer.
In this pivotal role, Street will bring his unparalleled expertise and passion for cybersecurity education to empower organizations to fortify their defenses.
Street is a renowned global speaker and trainer whose expertise in the cybersecurity world has earned him numerous accolades.
As Secure Yeti's Chief Adversarial Officer, Street will be a high-level executive responsible for creating, deploying, and managing offensive security strategies and activities for clients.

National Geographic Selects Top 'PICTURES OF THE YEAR,' Revealing 118 Incredible Moments Captured by Nat Geo Photographers From the Field In 2022

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

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As a result, the collection captures novelty and surprise in a way that I believe expresses the best of what we do at Nat Geo.

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As a result, the collection captures novelty and surprise in a way that I believe expresses the best of what we do at Nat Geo.
In the process, nearly every continent was covered, resulting in a robust and diverse look at life across the globe.
National Geographics PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022 is available online and on newsstands now.
For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com , find us on the National Geographic app or visit us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn , Pinterest and TikTok .

The Worldwide Squalene Industry is Expected to Reach $198 Million by 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

The squalene market is estimated to grow to USD 198 million by 2027 from USD 143 million in 2022, at a CAGR of 6.8%.

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The squalene market is estimated to grow to USD 198 million by 2027 from USD 143 million in 2022, at a CAGR of 6.8%.
The growth in the pharmaceutical industry is expected to be a major driver for squalene demand in the future.
The increase in pharmaceutical R&D activities has led to a rise in potential applications of squalene in several end-use sectors.
Cosmetics was the largest end-use industry in squalene market, in terms of value, in 2021
The squalene market's sustainability in the cosmetics industry depends on the skincare segment of the industry.