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The King County Library System welcomes three new directors

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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ISSAQUAH, Wash., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The King County Library System (KCLS) welcomes three new directors to its leadership team, including KD Hall, director of communications and marketing; Donna Zirkle, director of finance and facilities; and BJ Colvin, director of information and technology services.

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  • ISSAQUAH, Wash., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The King County Library System (KCLS) welcomes three new directors to its leadership team, including KD Hall, director of communications and marketing; Donna Zirkle, director of finance and facilities; and BJ Colvin, director of information and technology services.
  • The new directors report to KCLS Executive Director Lisa Rosenblum.
  • KD Hall joined KCLS in March, and is responsible for managing communications, marketing and public relations.
  • She has received numerous awards, including four Emmy nominations, the Women of Color Small Business Innovator Award 2021 and more.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases Whitepaper on Reskilling and Upskilling to Empower Employee Potential

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Saturday, March 18, 2023
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University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the release of a whitepaper by Erik Bean, Ed.D., associate research chair with the Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research (CLSOR) exploring how the wide variety of learning experiences can contribute to employee skills development and acquisition even outside of traditional degree seeking pathways, titled “Reskilling or upskilling?

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  • University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the release of a whitepaper by Erik Bean, Ed.D., associate research chair with the Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research (CLSOR) exploring how the wide variety of learning experiences can contribute to employee skills development and acquisition even outside of traditional degree seeking pathways, titled “Reskilling or upskilling?
  • What employers need to know about empowering long-term employee potentials.”
    “When an organization experiences a gap by age or one due to the never-ending digitalization of our world, think upskill or reskill and invest in employees not only for their sake, but a win/win for the sake of your customers, products, and services,” Bean states.
  • “Each employee can ultimately benefit from the infusion of learning that makes curiosity front and center and fuels stimulating and new ways to grow with purpose and conviction.”
    Bean holds a doctorate in education from the University of Phoenix, with research interests in bias, cultural competence, immediacy, leadership, and mental health.
  • He is the section editor of Leadership Perspectives in The Journal of Leadership Studies, a publication by Wiley® that is sponsored by the University of Phoenix.

Greenberg Traurig Expands Litigation Practice in Phoenix; Adds Charles Markle

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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PHOENIX, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP grew its Litigation Practice with the addition of Charles Markle as shareholder in the firm's Phoenix office.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP grew its Litigation Practice with the addition of Charles Markle as shareholder in the firm's Phoenix office.
  • PHOENIX, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP grew its Litigation Practice with the addition of Charles Markle as shareholder in the firm's Phoenix office .
  • Markle focuses on a niche practice area of Real Estate Litigation involving a multifamily acquisition strategy for investors also known as condominium termination transactions.
  • Markle counsels clients throughout the process, including any resulting litigation, of developing the individual condos into leased apartment rentals.

The University of Arizona Global Campus Presents ED Talks® 2023

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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CHANDLER, Ariz., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Arts and Sciences Department of Education and Liberal Arts at the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) is proud to present the 9th Annual ED Talks® series.

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Arts and Sciences Department of Education and Liberal Arts at the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) is proud to present the 9th Annual ED Talks® series.
  • Just as a planted seed grows, the skills and lessons learned will transcend the online higher education classroom.
  • With seven sessions in TED Talks monologue format, each discussion examines principles through the lens of 'Seed and Sower' to develop the mindset aimed at maximizing potential and promoting growth and achievement for learners in the online higher education environment.
  • NO ED TALK® IN JULY – See you in August!

UAGC Center for Women's Leadership Celebrates International Women's Day Embracing Equity to Forge Harmony, Unity, and Success for All

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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These women and their discussions will inspire and encourage their audiences to actively support and #EmbraceEquity.

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  • These women and their discussions will inspire and encourage their audiences to actively support and #EmbraceEquity.
  • During the keynote, you will learn the 'Seven Keys to Success' and find the tools to identify your strengths, challenges, and opportunities.
  • You'll discover that you already possess the skills to achieve your goals, and you'll understand how confidence creates success and sustains momentum!
  • The women and their discussions will inspire and encourage their audiences to actively support and #EmbraceEquity within their own sphere of influence.

Patricia L. Blake is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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YERINGTON, Nev., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Patricia L. Blake is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Professional for her contributions as a community servant as a Retired Police Lieutenant and Author.

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  • YERINGTON, Nev., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Patricia L. Blake is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Professional for her contributions as a community servant as a Retired Police Lieutenant and Author.
  • Officer Blake was recognized for her exceptional leadership and mentoring during her career with the department in 2014.
  • Officer Blake joined the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in May of 1983 and served for almost 34 years.
  • For more information on Patricia L. Blake, her Instagram handle is @authorpatricialblake.

Delta Dental of Arkansas promotes Sharon Lanier to Foundation Executive Director

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental of Arkansas has promoted Sharon Lanier, Ph.D., to Executive Director of the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation, effective immediately. She previously served as the interim director.

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  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental of Arkansas has promoted Sharon Lanier, Ph.D., to Executive Director of the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation, effective immediately.
  • The Foundation donates an average of $1 million each year to Arkansas non-profits, government organizations and schools to support oral health education and dental disease and prevention projects.
  • "With her strategic vision, keen analytical skills and passion for philanthropy, Sharon has already opened new doors and strengthened the impact of both Delta Dental of Arkansas and the Foundation," said Kristin Merlo, President & CEO of Delta Dental of Arkansas.
  • Through its business and philanthropic operations, Delta Dental of Arkansas is deeply committed to advancing the oral health and well-being of Arkansans.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases Whitepaper on Workforce Mental Health

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a new whitepaper, “American Workers’ Mental Health and Its Implications in Their Careers,” authored by Karen Johnson, Ed.D., research methodology group leader in the University’s Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR).

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  • University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a new whitepaper, “American Workers’ Mental Health and Its Implications in Their Careers,” authored by Karen Johnson, Ed.D., research methodology group leader in the University’s Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR).
  • The purpose of the whitepaper is to identify mental health needs and the resources available through employers as reported in 2022 University of Phoenix Career Institute® Career Optimism Index® study, including what employees reported about their mental health, the support they need, and whether they believed that support was available from their employers.
  • The findings have implications for employers to better understand mental health needs and awareness of resources by their workforce and contribute to talent retention.
  • “We continue to see the reverberation of how the pandemic impacted the mental health of our American workforce,” states Johnson.

AmeriHealth Caritas Appoints Marla Purvis Market President for Georgia

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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AmeriHealth Caritas , a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other health care solutions for those most in need, announced that it has appointed Marla Purvis as its Georgia market president.

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  • AmeriHealth Caritas , a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other health care solutions for those most in need, announced that it has appointed Marla Purvis as its Georgia market president.
  • An accomplished Medicaid and health care executive with more than 20 years of experience, Purvis will provide the strategic vision and operational expertise to lead AmeriHealth Caritas’ efforts to enter the state.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230201005757/en/
    AmeriHealth Caritas Georgia Market President Marla Purvis.
  • “Having worked in Georgia’s Medicaid program, Georgia Families, I know AmeriHealth Caritas can bring a lot to the state and its communities,” said Purvis.

University of Phoenix Hosts Social Roots Mental Health Summit Fostering Community, Belonging for Students

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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University of Phoenix recently hosted the Social Roots, LLC event “ATTITUDE: A Mental Health Summit for African American Women 2023” at the University campus in Phoenix, January 14–15, 2023.

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  • University of Phoenix recently hosted the Social Roots, LLC event “ATTITUDE: A Mental Health Summit for African American Women 2023” at the University campus in Phoenix, January 14–15, 2023.
  • The event was co-sponsored by the University of Phoenix chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS).
  • “The Social Roots mental health summit provided attendees an opportunity to examine generational trauma, mental health topics and come together to share stories and resources in a supportive and open environment,” Director of Student Diversity & Inclusion Tondra Richardson shares.
  • “I had such a wonderful time while attending the 2023 Social Roots Summit,” shares University of Phoenix student Rahimah Phillips.