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Seagate Reports on Progress Towards Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Objectives

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Monday, January 23, 2023

The report highlights Seagate’s continued commitment to its value of inclusion by transparently sharing the company’s results in the areas of representation, inclusion, social impact, and equity.

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  • The report highlights Seagate’s continued commitment to its value of inclusion by transparently sharing the company’s results in the areas of representation, inclusion, social impact, and equity.
  • Results in these focus areas include:
    Inclusion -- 27 employee-led resource group chapters in six countries with more than 3,600 participants worldwide.
  • Social -- strengthening interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for more than two decades through community competitions.
  • Every day, they bring to life our people strategy, which is: ‘Mission First, People Always,’” said Heather Howell, Seagate’s director of diversity, equity and inclusion.

NSBE BOSTON ANNOUNCES 5TH ANNUAL INSPIRE STEM GALA PRESENTED BY AMGEN, SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2023

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

BOSTON, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Boston Professionals is proud to host the 5th Annual Inspire STEM Scholarship & Awards Gala on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Boston Professionals is proud to host the 5th Annual Inspire STEM Scholarship & Awards Gala on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport.
  • "NSBE has been and continues to be a leader in inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals and transforming the culture of engineering."
  • Therefore, we are proud to partner with NSBE Boston in honoring the accomplishments of Black leaders inspiring future Black innovators."
  • The Inspire STEM Scholarship and Awards Gala is NSBE Boston's annual fundraising initiative.

Digi-Key Celebrates National Engineers Week with Giveaways, Instagram Takeover and "Girl Day" Event

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

This year Digi-Key will kick off the week with giveaways of products and swag on its social media channels.

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  • This year Digi-Key will kick off the week with giveaways of products and swag on its social media channels.
  • On Thurs., Feb. 23, Becky Stern, an influential maker in the industry, will take over the company's Instagram feed and host a live Q&A.
  • According to Discover Engineering , 69% of girls reported that mentors from Girl Day events inspired them to consider careers in engineering.
  • Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) in 1951, Engineers Week fosters increased understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers to ensure a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce.

Kanarys, Inc. Announces $5M Series A Round and Expands its Leadership Team with Six Senior-Level Hires

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

DALLAS, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kanarys, Inc., a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) technology company focused on providing the tools organizations need to create long-term systemic change around DEIB challenges, announces today it has raised $5M in its Series A financing round led by Seyen Capital. The round also includes Portfolia Rising America, Rackhouse Venture Capital, Revolution's Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, StartFast Ventures, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, and Tech Square Ventures. Kanarys' total capital raised to date is $10.5M. 

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  • The round also includes Portfolia Rising America, Rackhouse Venture Capital , Revolution 's Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, StartFast Ventures , TechNexus Venture Collaborative , and Tech Square Ventures .
  • The funding enabled Kanarys to recruit and appoint six key members focused on DEIB, engineering, finance, operations, product marketing, and sales to its executive team.
  • "The momentum demonstrated through our Series A round underscores the importance and growth we've seen in DEIB solutions over the past several years.
  • Kanarys has seen tremendous revenue and logo growth since its inception, revealing that companies are seeking out sustainable, data-driven DEIB solutions.

Avantax Appoints Melissa Loner as Chief Compliance Officer

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

DALLAS, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avantax®, a leader in tax-focused financial planning, today announced the appointment of Melissa Loner, AIF® as Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avantax®, a leader in tax-focused financial planning, today announced the appointment of Melissa Loner, AIF® as Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer.
  • With more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Loner has worked as a financial planner in addition to numerous corporate leadership roles.
  • She has spent a significant portion of her career in the Home Office of various independent firms, working in due diligence, marketing, transitions, operations, supervision, compliance, and fiduciary services.
  • In addition to earning an MBA from American Military University, Loner holds FINRA Series 4, 6, 7, 24, 53, 63, 65 licenses, as well as an AIF® designation.

Education PR Firm Rosica Communications Named Top PR Firm in Clutch's 2023 PR Firm Review

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

FAIR LAWN, N.J., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rosica Communications has been recognized by Clutch, a leading B2B rating and review platform, as a Top 2023 Public Relations Agency. This annual list of leading PR firms is developed through the analysis of client PR firm reviews and published articles. Rosica received an outstanding and detailed review from the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), one of the agency's education PR clients.

Key Points: 
  • FAIR LAWN, N.J., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rosica Communications has been recognized by Clutch, a leading B2B rating and review platform, as a Top 2023 Public Relations Agency.
  • This annual list of leading PR firms is developed through the analysis of client PR firm reviews and published articles.
  • Rosica received an outstanding and detailed review from the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), one of the agency's education PR clients.
  • "In 2022, Rosica Communications secured approximately 150 earned media placements for NSHSS – dozens of which were in national media outlets," said Chris Rosica, president of Rosica Communications.

2022 Educators of the Year Earn National Recognition Award for Excellence In - and Out - of the Classroom

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

ATLANTA, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Every outstanding educator has a teaching method to make their classroom an equitable, safe, and challenging space for their students. To showcase some of these winning approaches, The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) invited educators from across the country to tap into their own unique teaching styles and give other teachers inspiration. Now, NSHSS, the premier honors and scholarship program, has announced its 10 annual Claes Nobel Educators of the Year Award recipients.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Every outstanding educator has a teaching method to make their classroom an equitable, safe, and challenging space for their students.
  • To showcase some of these winning approaches, The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) invited educators from across the country to tap into their own unique teaching styles and give other teachers inspiration.
  • Now, NSHSS, the premier honors and scholarship program, has announced its 10 annual Claes Nobel Educators of the Year Award recipients.
  • These awards are presented to 10 stellar educators who have demonstrated an outstanding and noteworthy commitment to preparing their students for success inside and outside of the classroom.

Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Cierra Bickel as Director of Sales and Marketing of the Springhill Suites Cincinnati Midtown

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Monday, November 14, 2022

COVINGTON, Ky., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Cierra Bickel has been appointed the director of sales and marketing of the Springhill Suites Cincinnati Midtown .

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  • COVINGTON, Ky., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Cierra Bickel has been appointed the director of sales and marketing of the Springhill Suites Cincinnati Midtown .
  • Ms. Bickel brings over 10 years of hospitality experience to her new role as director of sales and marketing having previously served as the director of sales for the Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati.
  • "We are delighted to have Cierra join Commonwealth," said Jennifer Porter, chief operating officer for Commonwealth Hotels.
  • An experienced leader in both sales and operations, Ms. Bickel built her career by inspiring vision and generating best-in-class hospitality.

Jane Riley wins National Society of Compliance Professionals’ JH Award

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Littleton, Colorado, Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In October, the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP) presented Jane Riley, chief compliance officer of The Leaders Group, Inc. and TLG Advisors, Inc., with the JH Award.

Key Points: 
  • Littleton, Colorado, Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In October, the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP) presented Jane Riley, chief compliance officer of The Leaders Group, Inc. and TLG Advisors, Inc., with the JH Award.
  • I am honored to be recognized by my compliance peers with the JH Award, said Jane Riley.
  • Through years of volunteer work with NSCP, Jane has become a friend, confidant, and mentor to countless professionals within the financial services industry.
  • The National Society of Compliance Professionals is a nonprofit, membership organization dedicated to serving and supporting the compliance professional in the financial services industry.

New Report Examines Diversity in the Human Genetics and Genomics Workforce

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) today released the Human Genetics & Genomics Workforce Survey Report, which takes an in-depth look at the fields workforce demographics, including race, ethnicity, or ancestry; gender identity; sexual orientation; age; disability status; and disadvantaged background.

Key Points: 
  • The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) today released the Human Genetics & Genomics Workforce Survey Report, which takes an in-depth look at the fields workforce demographics, including race, ethnicity, or ancestry; gender identity; sexual orientation; age; disability status; and disadvantaged background.
  • This report represents a collaborative and critical step the genetics and genomics professional societies have undertaken to survey our field, Rotimi said.
  • The genetics and genomics workforce is predominantly homogeneous with 67.0% of respondents identifying their race, ethnicity, or ancestry as White.
  • Founded in 1948, the American Society of Human Genetics is the primary professional membership organization for human genetics specialists worldwide.