Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health

First Lady of the United States Jill Biden and Former First Lady of the United States Laura Bush Join Nickelodeon, ATTN: and iCivics to Unveil Well Versed – New Animated Musical Short-Form Series Designed to Help Revitalize Civic Education for Kids

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Friday, October 27, 2023

During the event, former First Lady of the United States Laura Bush also echoed her support in a video address.

Key Points: 
  • During the event, former First Lady of the United States Laura Bush also echoed her support in a video address.
  • Your role right now, as you continue to grow up and go to school, is to learn.
  • One way to do this is through a topic called civics, and sometimes civics can be a little complicated to explain.
  • The series for Nickelodeon is overseen by Eryk Casemiro, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon Animation, Global Series Content.

Americans Willing to Stand Up for Human Rights and Freedom of Others: Most Believe U.S. Should Support Ukraine and Activists in Iran

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

DALLAS, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The majority of Americans are supportive of standing with others around the world in their fight for human rights and freedom, according to a new national poll of registered voters by the global research consultancy HarrisX in collaboration with the George W. Bush Institute and Freedom House. Fifty-four percent of voters believe the U.S. should support activists in Iran, 61% support providing weapons and other assistance to Ukraine, and 59% support U.S. government officials visiting Taiwan, even at the risk of increased diplomatic tensions with China, according to the poll.

Key Points: 
  • "Freedom and democracy, after all, are issues at the core of who we are and what we do here at the Bush Institute."
  • The full-day conference featured conversations on Ukraine's commitment to democracy and the importance of pushing back on authoritarian threats.
  • "The strength and extent of Americans' support for democratic rights and institutions gives me great hope for the future of freedom globally," said Michael Abramowitz, president of Freedom House.
  • The survey also found that 53% of registered voters believe democracy is expanding, while 47% believe democracy is in retreat.

Exelon Appoints Carlos Gutierrez to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Exelon today announced that its board of directors elected Carlos Gutierrez to join the board as a director.

Key Points: 
  • Exelon today announced that its board of directors elected Carlos Gutierrez to join the board as a director.
  • Prior to his role at EmPath, Secretary Gutierrez served as chair of the Albright Stonebridge Group, a global strategic advisory firm.
  • Secretary Gutierrez unique background in technology, government service and corporate leadership at a Fortune 500 company gives him a deep and well-rounded perspective on the work of the board, said Mayo Shattuck, chairman of Exelon.
  • His expertise in global and domestic economics, corporate and financial management, strategic thinking and effective leadership will greatly benefit Exelon.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Names Lisa Anastasi Chief Development and Public Affairs Officer

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

ATLANTA, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boys & Girls Clubs of America will welcome Lisa Anastasi as its new Chief Development and Public Affairs Officer beginning September 20, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boys & Girls Clubs of America will welcome Lisa Anastasi as its new Chief Development and Public Affairs Officer beginning September 20, 2021.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Lisa to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, during a time that has never been more important for investing in great futures for America's kids & teens," said Jim Clark, President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
  • An innovative leader in the philanthropic sector, Anastasi will join Boys & Girls Clubs of America from the United Service Organizations (USO), the nation's leading charitable organization in serving active-duty service members and military families, where she served as Chief Development and Marketing Officer.
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of America was founded in 1906 to lead a nationwide federation of local Boys & Girls Clubs.