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VITAS® Healthcare Promotes Three Executive Roles: Husted, Nygaard, Hayes

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Patty Husted, Jennifer Nygaard and Mark Hayes are tenured VITAS Healthcare employees who have demonstrated excellence in their leadership roles and will continue to strengthen the company through further development.

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  • Patty Husted, Jennifer Nygaard and Mark Hayes are tenured VITAS Healthcare employees who have demonstrated excellence in their leadership roles and will continue to strengthen the company through further development.
  • A 10-year VITAS veteran, Hayes has been promoted to senior vice president of operations for the Southern region of Florida.
  • Joining the company in 2013, Hayes served as general manager in Jacksonville and Atlanta before his promotion to vice president of operations in 2017.
  • He is a graduate of the University of Phoenix and holds a bachelor’s in business management and a Master of Business Administration in healthcare.

University of Phoenix College of Nursing Leadership Dr. Linnea Axman Keynote Speaker at Sigma SoCal Odyssey Conference

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

University of Phoenix College of Nursing Associate Dean Linnea Axman, DrPH, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, served as keynote speaker at the 27th Sigma SoCal Odyssey Research Conference on October 6, 2023, in San Diego, California.

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  • University of Phoenix College of Nursing Associate Dean Linnea Axman, DrPH, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, served as keynote speaker at the 27th Sigma SoCal Odyssey Research Conference on October 6, 2023, in San Diego, California.
  • Axman brings invaluable leadership, clinical and academic expertise to our College of Nursing students and their learning experience,” states Raelene Brooks, DNP, dean, College of Nursing.
  • Axman is the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies in the College of Nursing at the University of Phoenix, where she directs the design and delivery of academic programs for the college.
  • Axman has been a staff and faculty member with the University of Phoenix since 2019.

Nurses Pub Gala Announces University of Phoenix Southern California Campus as Presenting Sponsor

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Monday, October 30, 2023

The Nurses Pub is pleased to share it will be hosting its third annual scholarship gala with the support of Presenting Sponsor University of Phoenix Southern California Campus.

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  • The Nurses Pub is pleased to share it will be hosting its third annual scholarship gala with the support of Presenting Sponsor University of Phoenix Southern California Campus.
  • Guests will enjoy a reception, three-course dinner, and networking opportunities with diverse professionals, and presentations by several notable speakers.
  • “We are grateful for the opportunity to support The Nurses Pub because we know that when we support nurses, we are helping to support the entire healthcare system,” shares University of Phoenix National Workforce Director, Lauri Perdue, who will be speaking at the event.
  • “Our goal is to reach 100,000 future nurses worldwide and to educate students about the possibility of what the profession holds,” she says.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Dr. Susan T. Wolgamott, DNP, FNP-C, CTN-B as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for her contributions to the field of Gastroenterology

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Dr. Susan T. Wolgamott, DNP, FNP-C, CTN-B is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for her contributions to the field of Gastroenterology.

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  • SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Dr. Susan T. Wolgamott, DNP, FNP-C, CTN-B is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for her contributions to the field of Gastroenterology.
  • Later in 2010, she attended the University of Phoenix and received a Bachelor of Applied Science in Nursing.
  • She also served as a respected lecturer and professor at the University of Michigan-Flint from September 2011 to September 2020.
  • Dr. Wolgamott is a distinguished founding member and esteemed faculty of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Advanced Practice Providers Organization.

Mission: Launch Confirms Diverse List of Speakers and Sessions for Upcoming Community Hackathon Scheduled for October 11th - 12th in Phoenix, Arizona

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Monday, October 9, 2023

PHOENIX, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mission: Launch, led by national criminal justice advocate, Teresa Hodge, announced the speaker line-up and fireside chat sessions for the upcoming community "Bank On 100 Million (Bo100M) Hackathon" in Phoenix. The Hackathon, which aims to 'hack' workforce development solutions to break down systemic barriers to fair and second chance hiring, takes place on October 11th and 12th, 2023, at Arizona State University's (ASU) Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions campus. 

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  • The Hackathon, which aims to 'hack' workforce development solutions to break down systemic barriers to fair and second chance hiring, takes place on October 11th and 12th, 2023, at Arizona State University's (ASU) Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions campus.
  • With more than 1.5M Arizonans living in prisons or jails, the state has the fifth highest incarceration rate nationwide.
  • It also has the country's fifth highest Black imprisonment rate and highest Hispanic imprisonment rate in the country.
  • The two-day event is free thanks to partnerships with the Arizona Career Development Center and Aventiv Technologies.

Eric Caddy Appointed Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Next Generation Advanced (NGA)

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Monday, October 9, 2023

MONROVIA, Calif., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Generation Advanced (NGA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Caddy as the Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy.

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  • MONROVIA, Calif., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Generation Advanced (NGA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Caddy as the Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy.
  • With over 23 years of experience in public safety, Eric's especially strong background in call-handling solutions will help catapult NEXiSConnect across the United States.
  • Eric Caddy holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix and has been a certified Project Management Professional since 2011.
  • In addition he has presented as a subject matter expert at a national and state-level as well as legislative hearings.

University of Phoenix Alumna Linda Kalaf Honored with AI O'Connor Lifetime Achievement Award by AZSHRM

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

University of Phoenix is pleased to announce that Linda Kalaf, a distinguished alumna, has been awarded the prestigious AI O'Connor Lifetime Achievement Award by the Arizona Society for Human Resource Management (AZSHRM) .

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce that Linda Kalaf, a distinguished alumna, has been awarded the prestigious AI O'Connor Lifetime Achievement Award by the Arizona Society for Human Resource Management (AZSHRM) .
  • “In receiving this award, I want to emphasize four key principles that have helped me along the way,” shared Kalaf.
  • Let's value and embrace our differences.”
    The AI O'Connor Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an HR professional or business leader who has exemplified a lifetime of exceptional dedication to the HR field.
  • “Linda’s journey from our institution to receiving the AI O'Connor Lifetime Achievement Award is a testament to her immense dedication and the transformative power of education.

University of Phoenix Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Competency-based Program Helps Advance Skills Amidst Nursing Shortage

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Monday, September 25, 2023

University of Phoenix College of Nursing is advancing nurses' skills with its innovative Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Competency-based program .

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  • University of Phoenix College of Nursing is advancing nurses' skills with its innovative Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Competency-based program .
  • With the demand for skilled nurses continuously rising , the University of Phoenix recognizes the importance of practical and affordable nursing education programs.
  • Our graduates have an opportunity to advance their education, skills, and competencies to meet the challenges of the nursing profession head-on.
  • University of Phoenix alumna Dorinda Joy Miller, RN, who successfully completed the University of Phoenix RN to BSN Competency-based program, shared her experience, stating, "The competency-based program at the University of Phoenix fit perfectly into my busy lifestyle.

Mission: Launch to Host Community Hackathon in Phoenix, Arizona to Accelerate Collaboration and Positive Post-Prison Outcomes

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Monday, September 25, 2023

PHOENIX, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mission: Launch, led by national criminal justice advocate Teresa Hodge, announced Phoenix, Arizona as the nonprofit's next location in their "Bank On 100 Million (Bo100M) Hackathon" series. Hackathons are community gatherings that bring together cross-sector leaders to accelerate organizational collaboration and the creation of programs, practices, and policies designed to improve job, small business lending, and economic development outcomes for citizens living with an arrest and/or a conviction record. The Bo100M Arizona Hackathon takes place at Arizona State University's (ASU) Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions campus on October 11th-12th, with a diverse guest list including business, policy, education, corrections, and philanthropic sector leaders, alongside subject matter experts who are, or were, justice-impacted.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mission: Launch , led by national criminal justice advocate Teresa Hodge, announced Phoenix, Arizona as the nonprofit's next location in their "Bank On 100 Million (Bo100M) Hackathon" series.
  • Mission: Launch, ACDC, and Aventiv share a commitment to remove the most challenging barriers for citizens with records.
  • Event co-host ACDC warmly welcomes local Arizona attendees and national leaders coming to Phoenix to learn and share their perspectives.
  • For more information on and to register for the Hackathon, visit the event registration page here .

Advanced Emissions Solutions Appoints Jeremy "Deke" Williamson as Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, September 18, 2023

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADES) (the "Company" or "ADES"), a producer of activated carbon, and other environmentally efficient carbon products for use in purification, sustainable energy, sustainable materials and energy transition, today announced that Jeremy "Deke" Williamson has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer ("COO") effective September 18, 2023.

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  • GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADES) (the "Company" or "ADES"), a producer of activated carbon, and other environmentally efficient carbon products for use in purification, sustainable energy, sustainable materials and energy transition, today announced that Jeremy "Deke" Williamson has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer ("COO") effective September 18, 2023.
  • Robert Rasmus, CEO of ADES commented, "I would like to welcome Deke to the ADES team in his role as COO.
  • I know Deke shares our goal of ADES being the safest, lowest operating cost and most profitable company in the industry."
  • We have a great mission focused on the need for innovative purification solutions and I’m excited to get to work."