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SeaWorld Entertainment Names Marketing Veteran Marisa Thalberg as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company, today announced that Marisa Thalberg will join the company as their Chief Marketing and Communications Officer effective April 24, 2023.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company, today announced that Marisa Thalberg will join the company as their Chief Marketing and Communications Officer effective April 24, 2023.
  • Marisa is a globally recognized brand-builder and pioneer of digital, social and eCommerce marketing.
  • Marisa was the first Executive Vice President, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer for Lowe's Companies Inc. from 2020-2022.
  • Marisa graduated Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

50/50 Women on Boards Launches "50 Women to Watch for Boards" Initiative

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 50/50 Women on Boards™ (50/50WOB), the leading nonprofit education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards, announced the launch of 50 Women to Watch for Boards, a curated list of board-ready women across North America that corporations can leverage for future board positions. This groundbreaking initiative for board service will help close the gender gap on corporate boards by recognizing the most highly qualified female talent whose experience and skills make them ready to serve on a public company board.

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  • However, as of December 31, 2022, women of color make-up only 7% of the total board seats of Russell 3000 companies and 463 companies have only one or zero women on their boards.
  • It is clear that more needs to be done to ensure that women are given equal opportunities to serve in leadership positions.
  • The 50 Women to Watch for Boards list is sponsored by Mastercard®.
  • 50/50WOB will announce the 50 Women to Watch for Boards in the Summer of 2023.

Ellevate Network announces New York based International Women's Day event

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ellevate Network, the largest community of women+ at work announces International Women's Day themed event in New York City on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 5:30 PM.

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  • Ellevate Network, the largest community of women+ at work announces International Women's Day #EmbraceEquity event in New York City on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
  • NEW YORK, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ellevate Network , the largest community of women+ at work announces International Women's Day themed event in New York City on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 5:30 PM.
  • The upcoming International Women's Day event is in partnership with Betterment, a financial advisory company, and will be held at the Betterment office located at 8 West 24th Street, New York, NY 10010.
  • Ellevate is joined by three powerful speakers to lead the discussion about embracing equity at work:
    "This is the first time Ellevate has been able to come together in-person for International Women's Day since March 2019.

Shawmut Design and Construction Names Kimberly Bishop Chair of the Board of Directors

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.3 billion national construction management firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of current board member Kimberly Bishop to chair of the board of directors.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.3 billion national construction management firm , is pleased to announce the appointment of current board member Kimberly Bishop to chair of the board of directors.
  • Bishop will succeed James Down, who successfully served Shawmut as chairman of the board.
  • "Kim's appointment to board chair epitomizes our commitment to having the most skilled and trusted leaders guide our company," continued Les Hiscoe, CEO, Shawmut.
  • "It is a true honor to be named chair of the board of directors of Shawmut," said Bishop.

The International Women's Writing Guild Welcomes New Executive Director

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Thursday, April 11, 2019
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Women's Writing Guild (the Guild), a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to empower women personally and professionally through writing, has named Michelle Miller as its new Executive Director.

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  • NEW YORK, April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Women's Writing Guild (the Guild), a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to empower women personally and professionally through writing, has named Michelle Miller as its new Executive Director.
  • "I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the International Women's Writing Guild.
  • I am thrilled to be contributing my skills and experience to the Guild's vital mission," said Michelle Miller, Executive Director of the Guild.
  • Founded in 1976, the International Women's Writing Guild is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to empower women personally and professionally through writing.