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GreenShield welcomes Sabrina Ladha as Vice President, GreenShield Cares

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - GreenShield is pleased to announce the appointment of Sabrina Ladha as Vice President, Social Impact, GreenShield Cares.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - GreenShield is pleased to announce the appointment of Sabrina Ladha as Vice President, Social Impact, GreenShield Cares.
  • Through its social impact brand GreenShield Cares , the company reinvests its earnings and self-funds the deployment of its wholly-owned health services to support underserved and marginalized communities.
  • As part of GreenShield's transformational journey, Ladha will lead GreenShield Cares, with a focus on "Creating Shared Value" (CSV).
  • Through GreenShield Cares, the company reinvests its earnings and self-funds the deployment of its wholly owned health services to support underserved and marginalized communities.

Rockefeller Global Family Office Further Expands North Carolina Presence as Decision Point Wealth Partners Joins Firm

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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Rockefeller Global Family Office (“Rockefeller”), the wealth management division of Rockefeller Capital Management, today announced the addition of Decision Point Wealth Partners based in Wilmington, expanding the firm’s presence in North Carolina.

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  • Rockefeller Global Family Office (“Rockefeller”), the wealth management division of Rockefeller Capital Management, today announced the addition of Decision Point Wealth Partners based in Wilmington, expanding the firm’s presence in North Carolina.
  • Decision Point Wealth Partners is led by Managing Director and Private Advisor Chad Pearson and Senior Vice Presidents and Private Advisors Donis Smith and Paul Patterson.
  • The six-person team also includes Wealth Manager Riley Stephenson; Senior Client Relationship Manager Jillian Dempsey; and Client Associate Courtenay Bickler.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Chad, Donis and Paul and their team to the firm,” said Christopher Dupuy, Co-President of Rockefeller Global Family Office.

Sarah Coen Named Chief Growth Officer of Liaison International

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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WATERTOWN, Mass., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Liai son International , an educational technology company that helps higher education campuses identify, recruit, and enroll best-fit students with improved outreach, applications, and enrollment processes, has appointed Sarah Coen as its Chief Growth Officer.

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  • WATERTOWN, Mass., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Liai son International , an educational technology company that helps higher education campuses identify, recruit, and enroll best-fit students with improved outreach, applications, and enrollment processes, has appointed Sarah Coen as its Chief Growth Officer.
  • "I am extremely excited to have a leader of this caliber joining us at Liaison," said founder and CEO, George Haddad.
  • "Sarah is a nationally known expert in higher education with 30 years of experience serving in academic and consulting leadership positions.
  • In this new role for Liaison, Coen will be responsible for driving the company's growth, with a focus on sales and marketing.

National Museum of the Surface Navy Names Dr. Gladys West Recipient of Inaugural Freedom of the Seas Exploration and Innovation Award

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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SAN PEDRO, Calif., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Museum of the Surface Navy, founded aboard Battleship USS Iowa and scheduled to open in 2025, today named Dr. Gladys West the recipient of the first annual Freedom of the Seas Exploration and Innovation Award. The award is presented to an individual who embodies the spirit to propel society beyond its limits, pioneering research and developing technologies that impact the knowledge and capabilities of people around the world.

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  • SAN PEDRO, Calif., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Museum of the Surface Navy , founded aboard Battleship USS Iowa and scheduled to open in 2025, today named Dr. Gladys West the recipient of the first annual Freedom of the Seas Exploration and Innovation Award.
  • During her 42 years of service at what became Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren, Dr. West played an integral role in the development of the Global Positioning System (GPS).
  • "Dr. Gladys West is the ideal recipient of the first Freedom of the Seas Exploration and Innovation Award, and we look forward to recognizing her and her accomplishments at this year's annual gala," explained retired Navy Rear Admiral Mike Shatynski, Chairman of the Board of the National Museum of the Surface Navy.
  • Freedom of the Seas 2023 will be held on October 21, 2023, aboard Battleship USS IOWA Museum.

EQ Office Welcomes Samantha Sims as SVP, Social Impact and Sustainability

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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EQ Office (“EQ” or “the Company”), Blackstone’s US office portfolio company, today announced the appointment of Samantha Sims as Senior Vice President, Social Impact and Sustainability, effective immediately.

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  • EQ Office (“EQ” or “the Company”), Blackstone’s US office portfolio company, today announced the appointment of Samantha Sims as Senior Vice President, Social Impact and Sustainability, effective immediately.
  • Based in New York and reporting to EQ’s Chief Executive Officer Alex Vouvalides, Ms. Sims will help shape and lead EQ’s Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) program across the company and its assets.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230510005384/en/
    Ms. Sims brings over 18 years of experience building and leading global sustainability strategies, programs, and teams to enhance operations, create value, and drive change at scale across multifaceted organizations.
  • In her final role as Vice President, Environmental Sustainability & Product Stewardship, Ms. Sims drove programs throughout PVH’s environmental and human rights platforms, which were widely recognized by best-in-class ESG rankings.

U.S. News & World Report Ranks University of La Verne Among the Best Graduate Schools in the Nation

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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LA VERNE, Calif., April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne's graduate programs are among the best in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 edition of Best Graduate Schools. The university was recognized on the Best Education School and Best Public Affairs Program listings.

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  • The University of La Verne's education and public affairs graduate programs are among the best in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
  • LA VERNE, Calif., April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne's graduate programs are among the best in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 edition of Best Graduate Schools.
  • The university was recognized on the Best Education School and Best Public Affairs Program listings.
  • It is consistently listed in U.S. News & World Report rankings for National Universities, Best Value Schools, Top Performers on Social Mobility and Best Online Programs .

Gotham Book Prize Announces 2023 Winners: Stories from the Tenants Downstairs by Sidik Fofana and The Sewing Girl's Tale by John Wood Sweet

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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A jury made up of leading New Yorkers and authors has selected Stories from the Tenants Downstairs by Sidik Fofana and The Sewing Girl's Tale by John Wood Sweet as the third-annual winners of the prize.

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  • A jury made up of leading New Yorkers and authors has selected Stories from the Tenants Downstairs by Sidik Fofana and The Sewing Girl's Tale by John Wood Sweet as the third-annual winners of the prize.
  • Hers is a powerful New York story of courage—and its costs," said John Wood Sweet, author of The Sewing Girl's Tale.
  • The Gotham Book Prize is awarded annually to the best book published that calendar year that takes place in New York City.
  • Deacon King Kong by James McBride was selected as the first annual Gotham Book Prize winner in April 2021.

Bruce A. Hauk Named Chief Operating Officer of SJW Group

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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SJW Group (NYSE: SJW) today announced that its board of directors has appointed Bruce A. Hauk as chief operating officer, effective January 1, 2023.

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  • SJW Group (NYSE: SJW) today announced that its board of directors has appointed Bruce A. Hauk as chief operating officer, effective January 1, 2023.
  • Hauk joined SJW Group in August 2022 as its chief corporate development and strategy officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221228005072/en/
    “Bruce has been a great addition to SJW Group and the executive leadership team.
  • Prior to joining SJW Group, Hauk was president of NextEra Water and served in many leadership roles at American Water, including deputy chief operating officer.

Canada's Food Price Report 2023 predicts Canadian families will spend up to $1065 more on food next year

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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Canada's Food Price Report 2023 predicts a 5% to 7% food price increase in 2023, with the most substantial increases in vegetables, dairy, and meat.

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  • Canada's Food Price Report 2023 predicts a 5% to 7% food price increase in 2023, with the most substantial increases in vegetables, dairy, and meat.
  • "Consumers will continue to get smarter about grocery shopping as they navigate through this so-called food inflation storm."
  • Canada's Food Price Report is an annual collaboration between research partners Dalhousie University, the University of Guelph, the University of Saskatchewan, and the University of British Columbia.
  • For more information, please read the complete Canada's Food Price Report 2023.

BIOMATRIX PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE 2022 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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PLANTATION, Fla., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, BioMatrix provides six $1,000 scholarships for bleeding disorders community members seeking higher education. Since 2013, our scholarships have honored the memory of several individuals who impacted the bleeding disorders community in unique ways. BioMatrix partners with the Hemophilia Federation of America for administrative support and independent, third-party evaluation of applicants.

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  • PLANTATION, Fla., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, BioMatrix provides six $1,000 scholarships for bleeding disorders community members seeking higher education.
  • BioMatrix partners with the Hemophilia Federation of America for administrative support and independent, third-party evaluation of applicants.
  • It is with great pleasure we announce the 2022 recipients of our Memorial Scholarship Program.
  • Without further ado, we introduce you to our scholarship recipients!