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Food & Society at the Aspen Institute Releases the 2024 Food is Medicine Research Action Plan

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Washington, DC, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food & Society at the Aspen Institute has released its 2024 Food is Medicine Research Action Plan.

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  • Washington, DC, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food & Society at the Aspen Institute has released its 2024 Food is Medicine Research Action Plan.
  • It is the first report to pull together the latest peer-reviewed Food is Medicine research in a digestible, comprehensible, and action-oriented format.
  • Associated health outcomes like diabetes and heart disease remain far greater among Black and Latinx individuals and households.
  • Like the original, the revised version of the Research Action Plan has been made possible thanks to the continuing support of the Walmart Foundation.

Writer CEO May Habib Joins World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders Class of 2024

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Today CEO and co-founder of Writer , the full-stack enterprise generative AI platform, May Habib announced her inclusion in the 2024 World Economic Forum ( WEF ) Young Global Leaders , a prestigious group recognized for their impact in their respective fields on a global scale.

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  • Today CEO and co-founder of Writer , the full-stack enterprise generative AI platform, May Habib announced her inclusion in the 2024 World Economic Forum ( WEF ) Young Global Leaders , a prestigious group recognized for their impact in their respective fields on a global scale.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408625210/en/
    May Habib, CEO and co-founder of Writer (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Forum of Young Global Leaders is a two decades-long initiative that spotlights the people driving global advancement and change.
  • “I’m humbled to be included in this program, and proud that Writer can be involved in something this impactful,” said Habib.
  • Habib and the Writer team have successfully raised over $126M in funding from notable investors, including ICONIQ Growth, Balderton Capital, and Insight Partners.

Elise Smith and Heather Shen of Praxis Labs Make Inc.'s 2024 Female Founders List

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. today announced its seventh annual Female Founders list, honoring a bold group of 250 women whose innovations are shaping the world. Elise Smith, Co-founder and CEO, and Heather Shen, Co-founder and CPO, of Praxis Labs, the leading immersive practice-based platform that drives more inclusive, engaged, & higher-performing teams, are among the select women chosen for this honor.

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  • Elise Smith, Co-founder and CEO, and Heather Shen, Co-founder and CPO, of Praxis Labs , the leading immersive practice-based platform that drives more inclusive, engaged, & higher-performing teams, are among the select women chosen for this honor.
  • Elise and Heather's understanding of today's business landscape and commitment to redefining leadership have positioned Praxis Labs as an essential solution for leading organizations.
  • Female Founders List amongst women who are ushering in a new era of leadership, innovation, and creativity," said Elise Smith, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Praxis Labs.
  • Heather Shen, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, added "Our mission at Praxis Labs has always been about taking action and empowering leaders to make an impact through technology."

Wayfinder Family Services Honors The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfinder Family Services recently honored The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation at The Conversation.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfinder Family Services recently honored The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation at The Conversation.
  • Over 200 guests gathered for the luncheon and panel discussion co-presented by Wayfinder Family Services and the Aspen Institute.
  • The Wayfinder Award recognizes dedication and commitment to children and families at Wayfinder and the communities it serves.
  • This year, Wayfinder recognized the foundation for its responsive grantmaking and tremendous impact in Los Angeles County.

New Report Reveals How Retirement Plan Design Can Address the Racial and Gender Retirement Savings Gap

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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The Collaborative for Equitable Retirement Savings today published its first report, “ Racial and Gender Disparities in 401(k) Account Balances: How Large are They and What is Causing Them?

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  • The Collaborative for Equitable Retirement Savings today published its first report, “ Racial and Gender Disparities in 401(k) Account Balances: How Large are They and What is Causing Them?
  • Additional findings from the first report include:
    Black and Hispanic females contribute lower percentages of their salaries than their counterparts after controlling for age, salary, tenure, and plan design variables.
  • Examining the retirement savings data, and the underlying behaviors, around the existing disparities has unveiled preliminary insights that will help the retirement savings system evolve to address the racial and gender wealth gap,” said Lew Minsky, president and chief executive officer of DCIIA.
  • “This report signals that minor plan and benefit changes can likely translate to significant increases in the retirement savings balances of Black and Hispanic households in particular.

Camilla Walker Receives Wayfinder Award

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfinder Family Services recently honored banking executive Camilla Walker at The Conversation.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfinder Family Services recently honored banking executive Camilla Walker at The Conversation.
  • Over 200 guests gathered at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles for the luncheon and panel discussion co-presented by Wayfinder Family Services and the Aspen Institute.
  • Walker is a senior vice president and senior relationship manager within the commercial banking division of City National Bank and an alumna of the University of Georgia, where she graduated summa cum laude.
  • Walker shared her passion for Wayfinder, "There are a lot of charities in Los Angeles that you can give your time and donations to, but what sets Wayfinder apart is that it all-encompassing … from child welfare and disabilities to mental health services.

NextUp Announces 2024 Executive Symposium & Forum

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NextUp, the premier nonprofit dedicated to advancing all women in business, announced today that the 2024 Symposium & Forum, will take place Monday, June 3 through June 5 at the JW Marriott Washington, D.C. in our nation's capital. With over 300 attendees, this three-day conference activates the power of the NextUp community to drive impact and sustainable change.

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  • With over 300 attendees, this three-day conference activates the power of the NextUp community to drive impact and sustainable change.
  • This year's conference, made possible through the generous support of The Coca-Cola Company, will open with the inaugural NextUp Executive Symposium, which will bring together leading HR and business leaders in conversations about developing the next generation of leaders.
  • "As a founding partner of NextUp, we are thrilled to see its continued impact supporting the next generation of talent."
  • To learn more and register for the 2024 NextUp Symposium & Forum, visit nextupisnow.org/forum/.

Wayfinder Family Services Honors Harold A. Davidson

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfinder Family Services, formerly known as Junior Blind, recently honored one of its longest-standing board members, Dr. Harold A. Davidson, at The Conversation.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfinder Family Services, formerly known as Junior Blind, recently honored one of its longest-standing board members, Dr. Harold A. Davidson, at The Conversation.
  • The luncheon and panel event, co-presented by Wayfinder Family Services and the Aspen Institute, gathered over 200 guests at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles.
  • Philanthropist and president of Los Angeles investment counseling firm Harold Davidson & Associates, Inc., Davidson has served on the Wayfinder board of directors for nearly 35 years, continuing the legacy of his parents, Charlotte and Davre Davidson.
  • Jay Allen, Wayfinder's president and chief executive officer, presented Harold A. Davidson with the Wayfinder Award and shared, "Wayfinder wouldn't be who we are today without Harold and his family … I'm proud to present this award on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of Wayfinder families the Davidson family has helped throughout the years."

TeamSnap Experiences Another Year Of Unprecedented Growth in 2023

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TeamSnap, the leading provider of sports management software and the online community for everything youth sports, experienced another year of rapid growth in 2023 as a result of the company's investments and dedication to delivering the best solutions for its customers and partners, marked by significant achievements including the acquisition of MOJO Sports.  

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  • Market Expansion: In 2023, the TeamSnap platform experienced unprecedented engagement, surpassing 1 billion active user sessions and 26 million events scheduled throughout the year.
  • The Rebrand of Three Business Lines: TeamSnap for Business, TeamSnap for Brands, and TeamSnap for Teams launched simultaneously in Q2, leading to three categories of organized business lines for enhanced customer experiences.
  • Since mid-2021, TeamSnap experienced 40%+ annualized bookings growth of TeamSnap for Business and TeamSnap for Brands.
  • TeamSnap for Teams: TeamSnap for Teams is designed to simplify the administrative tasks involved in managing a sports team.

RSA Conference Releases Initial 2024 Keynote Speaker Lineup

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RSA Conference™, the world's leading cybersecurity conferences and expositions, today announced its initial lineup of keynote speakers for its upcoming Conference, taking place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from May 6-9, 2024.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RSA Conference™, the world's leading cybersecurity conferences and expositions, today announced its initial lineup of keynote speakers for its upcoming Conference, taking place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from May 6-9, 2024.
  • Dozens of prominent cybersecurity experts and innovators are slated to speak at RSA Conference 2024 from May 6-9.
  • "The Art of Possible is the theme for Conference this year and that's embodied throughout the lineup for our keynote program in 2024," said Linda Gray Martin, Senior Vice President, RSA Conference.
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    For more information about the keynote program and to stay up to date with what's happening at RSA Conference 2024, please visit our website at https://www.rsaconference.com/usa .