Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs

A National Summit on Women's Health, Equity, and Education will be held at the LBJ Presidential Library; Soledad O'Brien to Keynote, Powered by Dignity Grows

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Sunday, October 15, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Opening sessions

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  • Sunday, October 15, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Opening sessions
    LBJ School of Public Affairs, 2315 Red River St, Austin, TX 78712
    Monday, October 16, 2023, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm: Summit sessions
    What: Focused on a critical public health crisis driving gender, health, education, and socioeconomic equity, The National Summit on Period Poverty will bring together corporate, civic, nonprofit, and academic leaders.
  • Over the course of two days, Summit attendees will examine and develop strategies to combat this largely overlooked epidemic that affects one in three American women and girls and zero in on the ways in which period poverty is coactive with mental health and food insecurity.
  • This will be the first-ever national convening for data-driven social policy and community resource change for the millions of American households disrupted by these issues.
  • on Period Poverty and to register, please visit

Howard University Appoints Stacey Abrams, Esq. As Inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard University is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacey Abrams, Esq., as the inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard University is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacey Abrams, Esq., as the inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics.
  • The chair will be housed in the Ronald W. Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center at Howard University.
  • "I am honored to serve as the inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics, having had the privilege of knowing and learning from Dr. Walters,” said Abrams.
  • Howard University first announced the creation of the endowed chair position in 2020 when Patricia Turner Walters, Ronald Walter’s wife, gifted Howard University with the couple’s personal collection of African American art valued at more than $2.5 million.

Leadership Connect Appoints Former GSA Federal Acquisition Service Head Alan B. Thomas Jr. as Chief Solutions Officer

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leadership Connect, Inc. announced today the appointment of Alan B. Thomas Jr. as Chief Solutions Officer. After serving as the Head of the Federal Acquisition Service at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), and holding the position of COO at IntelliBridge, Thomas will provide strategic insight and lead a professional services practice for Leadership Connect's federal agency and contractor customers concentrating on emerging technology, defense, and services.

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  • announced today the appointment of Alan B. Thomas Jr. as Chief Solutions Officer.
  • Thomas was the former head of the Federal Acquisition Service for GSA.
  • His team delivered $65 billion in acquisition and technology solutions annually to nearly every federal department and agency.
  • Before and after his service at GSA, he worked at several of Systems Integrators, providing professional services to the federal government.

Jaime Lizarraga Sworn In as SEC Commissioner

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Monday, July 18, 2022

Washington D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - July 18, 2022) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Jaime Lizrraga has been sworn into office as a Commissioner by Chair Gary Gensler.

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  • Washington D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - July 18, 2022) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Jaime Lizrraga has been sworn into office as a Commissioner by Chair Gary Gensler.
  • Commissioner Lizrraga was nominated by President Biden earlier this year and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 16.
  • "Im honored to welcome Jaime to the SEC as a Commissioner," said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
  • "Jaime is an incredible public servant with decades of experience in economic and financial policymaking.

First Student Announces Kevin L. Matthews Head of School Bus Electrification

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

CINCINNATI, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Student, the industry leader in school bus transportation in North America, announces the appointment of Kevin L. Matthews as the head of school bus electrification.

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  • CINCINNATI, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Student, the industry leader in school bus transportation in North America, announces the appointment of Kevin L. Matthews as the head of school bus electrification.
  • "Kevin's extensive experience in electrification will help school districts modernize their fleets and ensure communities have cleaner transportation options."
  • First Student is leading the way in school bus electrification.
  • As the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America, First Student strives to provide the best start and finish to every school day.

Cambia Health Solutions hires Jack Quinn as Vice President of State Affairs

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambia Health Solutions is pleased to announce Jack Quinn is joining the Public Affairs and Policy team as Vice President of State Affairs.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambia Health Solutions is pleased to announce Jack Quinn is joining the Public Affairs and Policy team as Vice President of State Affairs.
  • Quinn will lead Cambia's State Government and Regulatory Affairs teams in support of health care transformation through legislative engagement, advocacy, and coalition building.
  • Prior to joining Cambia, Quinn was head of state government affairs for Alexion, a global biopharmaceutical company.
  • Cambia Health Solutions, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is dedicated to transforming health care.

LBJ School launches virtual series, "LBJ In the Arena," to explore public policy's critical role in dealing with COVID-19

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Friday, March 27, 2020

Speakers will explore the issues of emergency response, urban policy and cities, national security, food and supply chains, public finance and equity all impacted by COVID-19.

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  • Speakers will explore the issues of emergency response, urban policy and cities, national security, food and supply chains, public finance and equity all impacted by COVID-19.
  • "In launching LBJ In the Arena, we will bring participants to the frontline of public policy and governance," explained LBJ School Dean Angela M. Evans.
  • Registration for these virtual sessions can be found on the LBJ School Eventbrite page .
  • All session content, including associated videos, readings and summaries, will be made available every Friday on the LBJ School website and YouTube page .