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Paralyzed Veterans of America to Honor L'Oréal USA with PVA Disability Innovation Award at Igniting Change Gala on April 12

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Monday, April 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, April 12, Paralyzed Veterans of America will host its Igniting Change Gala and present the PVA Disability Innovation Award to L'Oréal USA, the largest subsidiary of the L'Oréal Groupe, the worldwide beauty leader.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, April 12, Paralyzed Veterans of America will host its Igniting Change Gala and present the PVA Disability Innovation Award to L'Oréal USA, the largest subsidiary of the L'Oréal Groupe, the worldwide beauty leader.
  • L'Oréal USA was chosen as it has been a leader committed to driving greater inclusion in the beauty industry.
  • L'Oréal USA actively supports the veteran community through various community initiatives led by VALOR, its employee-led resource group dedicated to veterans.
  • "PVA commends L'Oréal for its important contributions to disability innovation and inclusion, as they exemplify the spirit of our organization's own history of innovation."

Paralyzed Veterans of America to honor former Senator Elizabeth Dole with 2024 Gordon H. Mansfield Congressional Leadership Award at PVA Gala

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced Senator Elizabeth Dole as the recipient of its 2024 Gordon H. Mansfield Congressional Leadership Award.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced Senator Elizabeth Dole as the recipient of its 2024 Gordon H. Mansfield Congressional Leadership Award.
  • Senator Dole was selected for this prestigious award due to her extensive history of advocacy and support for the healthcare of Veterans and their caregivers.
  • PVA will present the award to Senator Dole during an evening VIP reception at the Igniting Change Gala on April 12, 2024, at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
  • "We are honored to celebrate the achievements and profound difference made by Senator Dole throughout her illustrious career as a public servant and advocate," said Carl Blake, Chief Executive Officer for Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Former NASA Astronaut Wendy Lawrence to Serve as Keynote Speaker at Paralyzed Veterans of America's 2024 Igniting Change Gala

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced retired NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence as the keynote speaker at PVA's Igniting Change Gala on April 12 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced retired NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence as the keynote speaker at PVA's Igniting Change Gala on April 12 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
  • In addition to her inspiring career with NASA, she is also a retired U.S. Navy Captain, engineer, and helicopter pilot.
  • During the program, Lawrence will share memories of her time in space and highlights from her career with the Navy and NASA.
  • "As a veteran and former NASA astronaut, Wendy Lawrence is a trailblazing inspiration to us all," said Carl Blake, Chief Executive Officer for Paralyzed Veterans of America.

America's Warrior Partnership (AWP) Announces 2024 Recipients of Leo K. Thorsness Leadership Award and President's Award

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Monday, March 18, 2024

AUGUSTA, Ga., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, America's Warrior Partnership (AWP) announced this year's recipients of the Leo K. Thorsness Leadership Award and President's Award.

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  • AUGUSTA, Ga., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, America's Warrior Partnership (AWP) announced this year's recipients of the Leo K. Thorsness Leadership Award and President's Award.
  • The Leo K. Thorsness Leadership Award is named after the late Col. Leo K. Thorsness, Medal of Honor recipient and founding member of America's Warrior Partnership Board of Directors.
  • The award recognizes individuals with exceptional leadership qualities and outstanding service to veteran communities.
  • This year's Leo K. Thorsness Leadership Award recipient is Admiral Michael G. Mullen, United States Navy (retired).

Paralyzed Veterans of America Announces Renowned Sports Journalist Hannah Storm as 2024 Gala Emcee

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced that award-winning sports journalist Hannah Storm will serve as event emcee for PVA's Igniting Change Gala on April 12 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hills, Maryland.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced that award-winning sports journalist Hannah Storm will serve as event emcee for PVA's Igniting Change Gala on April 12 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hills, Maryland.
  • Storm is a pioneer in the field of sports broadcasting for women and is currently a host on ESPN.
  • In addition to her trailblazing work in sports broadcasting, Storm is an author, producer, director, actor, and advocate for children.
  • "Hannah Storm is a media icon, and her incredible career is an inspiration to people everywhere," said Carl Blake, Chief Executive Officer for Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Paralyzed Veterans of America Announces Award-Winning Country Music Artist Martina McBride as Headline Performer at Igniting Change Gala

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Monday, February 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced that award-winning country music artist Martina McBride will headline PVA's Igniting Change Gala on April 12 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hills, Maryland.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced that award-winning country music artist Martina McBride will headline PVA's Igniting Change Gala on April 12 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hills, Maryland.
  • McBride will perform an assortment of hit songs spanning her 32-year career during the evening program.
  • "We are honored to have Martina McBride headline PVA's Igniting Change Gala," said Carl Blake, Chief Executive Officer for Paralyzed Veterans of America.
  • PVA's Igniting Change Gala will celebrate Women Veterans, influencers, and innovators who work hard to create an inclusive world in the areas of accessibility, employment, and medical care.

National University Strengthens Military Commitment through Strategic PsychArmor Partnership

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU), a Veteran-founded nonprofit university serving 40,000 students nationwide, announces its partnership with PsychArmor, the San Diego-based nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening education support for the U.S. armed forces, Veterans, and their families across the nation. This strategic collaboration highlights NU's resolute commitment to fortify educational culture and career outcomes for military-connected professionals.

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  • This strategic collaboration highlights NU's resolute commitment to fortify educational culture and career outcomes for military-connected professionals.
  • Our partnership with PsychArmor underlines our dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that leads to student success.
  • The partnership will further enrich NU's deep understanding of the struggles, aspirations, and education requirements of active-duty military personnel, Veterans, and their families.
  • For more information about National University and its initiatives for Veterans and military spouses and dependents, visit NU's Military and Veteran admissions , or view the inspiring NU Speaker Series featuring Dr. Kraft and Meg O'Grady.

17th Annual Stand Up for Heroes, Presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival, Returns to New York

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

SUFH raises awareness and funds for the Bob Woodruff Foundation, whose mission is to ensure that our nation’s veterans, service members, and their families — those who stood for us — have stable and successful futures.

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  • SUFH raises awareness and funds for the Bob Woodruff Foundation, whose mission is to ensure that our nation’s veterans, service members, and their families — those who stood for us — have stable and successful futures.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230906214829/en/
    Stand Up for Heroes is sponsored by Bread Financial and presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival .
  • “I’m thrilled to announce the 17th annual Stand Up for Heroes, an amazing night of hope, healing, and laughter to honor our nation’s veterans and their families,” said Bob Woodruff, ABC Correspondent and Co-Founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
  • “Last year, we proudly contributed to the foundation’s efforts to help more than 11,000 veterans live more stable and successful lives.

Amplifire, new member of the KLAS Arch Collaborative, shares exciting results around EHR training at 2023 Learning Summit

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Knowledge Factor, Inc. ("Amplifire"), the leading adaptive eLearning and content creation platform leveraging advances in brain science, and sponsor of the Healthcare Alliance, a growing consortium of over 25 world-renowned U.S. health systems, was honored to present at the 2023 KLAS Arch Collaborative Learning Summit in Salt Lake City, Utah, sharing results around electronic health records (EHR) training. As a new member of the Arch Collaborative, Amplifire joins hundreds of healthcare organizations revolutionizing healthcare quality by improving the EHR training experience. The Summit was Amplifire's first opportunity to contribute to this initiative through partnerships and shared performance data. 

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  • Amplifire reveals outstanding electronic health records training outcomes at 2023 KLAS Arch Collaborative Learning Summit, spearheading healthcare education innovation.
  • As a new member of the Arch Collaborative, Amplifire joins hundreds of healthcare organizations revolutionizing healthcare quality by improving the EHR training experience.
  • Providence shared their transition from in-person training to online learning as part of a blended learning strategy with Amplifire to remedy costly training that lacked data insights.
  • At the Learning Summit, a presentation by University of Washington and Tegria Healthcare & Technology Services also highlighted results from Amplifire-based EHR training.

Amplifire Appoints Kristie Invie as Senior Vice President, Reinforcing Commitment to Excellence in Healthcare

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Monday, July 17, 2023

BOULDER, Colo., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Knowledge Factor, Inc. ("Amplifire"), the leading adaptive eLearning and content creation platform leveraging advances in brain science, and owner of the Healthcare Alliance, a consortium of over 20 world-renowned health systems in the United States; has announced Kristie Invie as Senior Vice President, Client Solutions, effective July 1, 2023. Invie successfully led client solutions for the last three years and is recognized for her commitment to our clients with this promotion and expanded responsibility. She continues to be a beacon of expertise, inspiration, and passion. 

Key Points: 
  • Kristie Invie's promotion to Senior Vice President at Amplifire marks a significant milestone, reinforcing Amplifire's commitment to healthcare innovation and delivering exceptional outcomes.
  • Invie successfully led client solutions for the last three years and is recognized for her commitment to our clients with this promotion and expanded responsibility.
  • I am excited to embrace this new chapter and seize every opportunity to make a positive impact within Amplifire.
  • Their unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence have been instrumental in our collective success," said Invie.