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Celebrating Women's Leadership: Bryant & Stratton College Hosts Panels in Honor of Women's History Month

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

In recognition of Women's History Month, Bryant & Stratton College (B&SC) proudly announces two dynamic panel discussions aimed at spotlighting the exceptional leadership of women across diverse sectors.

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  • In recognition of Women's History Month, Bryant & Stratton College (B&SC) proudly announces two dynamic panel discussions aimed at spotlighting the exceptional leadership of women across diverse sectors.
  • Scheduled for March 19th and March 21st, these panels will delve into topics crucial for career advancement and empowerment.
  • The panels aim to celebrate the accomplishments of these distinguished women while offering insights into leadership, entrepreneurship, and career advancement.
  • "These panels serve as a tribute to the indomitable spirit and leadership prowess of women," said Jeff Thorud, Market Director at B&SC’s Virginia Campuses.

Little Bites® Snacks Unveils Limited Edition Girl Scout Toast-Yay!™ Muffins

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

HORSHAM, Pa., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scout Cookie fans rejoice! Today, Little Bites® Snacks announced the launch of its all-new, limited-edition flavor: Little Bites® Girl Scout Toast-Yay!™ Muffins! Available now through July, these muffins are full of French toast flavor and are made with real ingredients like cinnamon and maple syrup, and no high fructose corn syrup or trans-fat, making them the perfect snack for families this spring.

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  • Today, Little Bites® Snacks announced the launch of its all-new, limited-edition flavor: Little Bites® Girl Scout Toast-Yay!™ Muffins !
  • Inspired by Girl Scout Toast Yay!™ cookies, these muffins will transport taste buds to a delightful world of sweetness, and help bring fun to any little moment.
  • Limited Edition Little Bites® Girl Scout Toast-Yay!™ Muffins are the latest addition to the brand's line of easy, pre-portioned pouches filled with delicious baked snacks.
  • At 190 calories per pouch, Little Bites® Girl Scout Toast-Yay!™ Muffins are the ideal snacking solution for today's busy families.

Operation Homefront Promotes Karen Smithhart to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront's Board of Directors announced that Karen Smithhart has been promoted to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer. In this capacity, Smithhart oversees recruitment, hiring and retention, organizational policy, professional development, volunteer management, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative. She will leverage her extensive nonprofit experience background and 15+ years of experience at Operation Homefront to build the exceptionally talented, diverse teams across the organization needed to support its mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive, not simply struggle to get by, in the communities they have worked so hard to protect.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront's Board of Directors announced that Karen Smithhart has been promoted to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer.
  • In this capacity, Smithhart oversees recruitment, hiring and retention, organizational policy, professional development, volunteer management, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative.
  • Karen began her career with Operation Homefront in 2008 serving as Director of Operations for Texas.
  • Karen has over 37 years in the nonprofit sector with the Girl Scouts, American Red Cross, and Operation Homefront.

United Raises Miles for Girls Scouts of the USA to Help Inspire the Next Generation of Leaders

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Monday, March 11, 2024

CHICAGO, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This March, in celebration of International Women's Day and Girl Scouts' 112th birthday, United is encouraging MileagePlus® members to donate miles to Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to help fund life-changing experiences for Girl Scouts through travel.  

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  • United will match the first one million miles raised for GSUSA through Miles on a Mission SM, United's leading fundraising and crowdsourcing program, giving MileagePlus members a chance to use their miles for good.
  • "At United, we believe that aviation can help connect people and unite the world," said Helon Hammond, VP of Global Learning, People and Community Impact for United.
  • "We are proud to support Girl Scouts of the USA to ensure that members have access and are encouraged to explore and continue learning through travel.
  • Visit united.com/donate today to learn more about how you can donate miles to Girl Scouts of the USA and become a MileagePlus member for free.

Micron Releases ‘What Makes Us Micron’ 2023 Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Report

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

“Micron is focused on cultivating a work environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds combine to create innovative solutions to challenging technology problems,” said Micron President and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra.

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  • “Micron is focused on cultivating a work environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds combine to create innovative solutions to challenging technology problems,” said Micron President and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra.
  • “This impressive engagement underscores the vibrant, supportive community Micron fosters,” said Vice President and Chief Diversity Inclusion Officer Fran Dillard.
  • Micron also scored 100 on the Disability Equality Index and the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index in 2023.
  • The full Micron report, titled “What Makes Us Micron: 2023 DEI Report,” can be found at www.micron.com/dei .

STACK Infrastructure and IPI Partners Promote STEM Education with Girl Scouts of Colorado Partnership

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

DENVER, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STACK Infrastructure (“STACK”), the digital infrastructure partner to the world’s most innovative companies, in collaboration with IPI Partners (“IPI”), a global investment platform focused exclusively on digital infrastructure and other technology and connectivity-related real assets, today announced a partnership with Girl Scouts of Colorado .

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  • DENVER, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STACK Infrastructure (“STACK”), the digital infrastructure partner to the world’s most innovative companies, in collaboration with IPI Partners (“IPI”), a global investment platform focused exclusively on digital infrastructure and other technology and connectivity-related real assets, today announced a partnership with Girl Scouts of Colorado .
  • “We are thrilled to be partnering with Girl Scouts of Colorado to nurture today’s youth and open their eyes to the opportunities awaiting them in the world of data centers,” said Heather Paduck, Chief Financial Officer, STACK Americas at STACK Infrastructure.
  • Upon completion of this comprehensive learning experience, participants earn a STACK and IPI-sponsored patch exclusive to Girl Scouts of Colorado.
  • “We believe in the potential of every girl to change the world, and this partnership opens up new avenues for our Girl Scouts to understand the critical role data centers serve,” said Leanna Clark, CEO, Girl Scouts of Colorado.

HealthPartners names Megan Remark chief operating officer of care group

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Megan Remark has been named chief operating officer of the HealthPartners care group, the organization announced today.

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  • Megan Remark has been named chief operating officer of the HealthPartners care group, the organization announced today.
  • Remark, who has been president of Regions Hospital and senior vice president of HealthPartners since 2015, joins co-executive medical directors Dr. Steve Connelly and Dr. Mark Sannes in leading HealthPartners hospitals and clinics systemwide.
  • “In her almost 30 years with HealthPartners, Megan has earned a reputation as a strong, experienced, mission-driven partner who is committed to our patients, members and the communities we serve,” said Andrea Walsh, HealthPartners president and CEO.
  • As vice president of specialty care, she led several major facility expansions in St. Paul, including HealthPartners Specialty Center and HealthPartners Neuroscience Center.

Laura Hay Named to MetLife’s Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that Laura Hay has been elected to its board of directors, effective immediately.

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  • MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that Laura Hay has been elected to its board of directors, effective immediately.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227857191/en/
    LAURA HAY NAMED TO METLIFE’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Photo: Business Wire)
    Hay was Global Head of Insurance at KPMG LLP prior to her retirement in 2023, where she was an advisor on transformation, growth strategy, customer-focused innovation and risk mitigation to global boards and executive management teams.
  • Hay was a member of the KPMG Global Financial Services Leadership Team and served on KPMG’s U.S. board of directors for five years and the KPMG Americas board for three years.
  • Hay was named an “Inspiring Woman in Finance” in 2022 by the CPCU Society.

My Valuable Business and ANA•LITK Team Up to Support 10 Local Girl Scout Troops for International Women's Day

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

COLUMBIA, Md., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- My Valuable Business and ANA•LITK, two women-led businesses in the D.C. Metro region, teamed up to support local Girl Scout troops in honor of International Women's Day.

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  • COLUMBIA, Md., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- My Valuable Business and ANA•LITK, two women-led businesses in the D.C. Metro region, teamed up to support local Girl Scout troops in honor of International Women's Day.
  • The companies ordered over 50 boxes of cookies, which helped support the local Girl Scouts of America reach their goals in the last weeks of the Girl Scout Cookie sales.
  • The two companies collaborated to buy a total of 56 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies from 10 different Girl Scout troops.
  • "We're thrilled to support the Girl Scouts and their incredible mission," said Jennifer Randolph, CEO of ANA•LITK.

National University Board Member Kim Folsom Honored as One of San Diego Girl Scouts Cool Women of 2024

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU) — a nonprofit Minority Serving Institution (MSI) that serves 50,000 degree-seeking students and 80,000 workforce and professional development students annually — today announced that Kim Folsom, a member of NU's Board of Trustees, has been selected as one of Girl Scouts San Diego's Cool Women of 2024.

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  • "I grew up a Girl Scout in the San Diego region, in the 70's, and I am honored that I can leverage that experience to give back to the next generation of emerging Girl Scout leaders," Folsom said.
  • Folsom and four other Cool Women honorees will be guests at the annual Cool Women Celebration in March.
  • They will lead a mentoring session for 10th-12th grade Girl Scouts in the Emerging Leader Girl Scouts program.
  • Over the course of 24 years, Girl Scouts San Diego's Cool Women Celebration has honored more than 200 exemplary leaders from San Diego and beyond for their positive contributions to the development of girls and women.