Bay Area Council

VetsinTech Launches "Vets in AI" Kickoff in the AI Capital of the World

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • What: VetsinTech (ViT) will unveil "Vets in AI" – an inaugural event hosted by the Bay Area Council that bridges the renowned S.F.
  • The new initiative will foster a unique collaboration between tech innovators and policymakers, shaping policies related to artificial intelligence and military veterans.
  • VetsinTech's major initiative will further contribute to San Francisco's growing recognition as the AI capital of the world.
  • The event will gather veterans, military spouses, corporate leaders, and policymakers to discuss the intersection of AI and national security.

Tom Troy joins USAA as Chief Transformation Officer

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USAA has selected Tom Troy as its chief transformation officer, reporting to CEO Wayne Peacock. He will officially join USAA on Sept. 25. This newly created position will lead USAA's transformation initiatives and corporate development team.

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  • Troy will lead acceleration of transformation efforts already underway; ignite new initiatives
    SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USAA has selected Tom Troy as its chief transformation officer, reporting to CEO Wayne Peacock.
  • This newly created position will lead USAA's transformation initiatives and corporate development team.
  • USAA has selected Tom Troy as its chief transformation officer, reporting to CEO Wayne Peacock.
  • Troy joins USAA from CSAA Insurance Group where he served as president and chief executive officer for the last four years.

AGB Names Mary Papazian as New Executive Vice President

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) announced today that Mary Papazian, PhD, has joined the association as executive vice president. A two-time former university president with extensive board experience, Papazian will orchestrate AGB's strategic planning processes to strengthen members' satisfaction with AGB, engage with media and external stakeholders to advance the association's thought leadership, and oversee partnerships with grantmakers and subject matter experts to expand reach and impact. AGB is the premier organization advocating strategic board governance in higher education.

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  • Papazian, a two-time former university president with extensive governing board experience, will focus on thought leadership, strategic planning, and media engagement at the association.
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) announced today that Mary Papazian, PhD , has joined the association as executive vice president.
  • "I can't overstate the value that Mary will provide to AGB and its members," said Henry Stoever, AGB president and CEO.
  • Previously, Papazian was the third woman to lead San JosI State University (SJSU), serving as president from 2016 to 2021.

ISPE Names Gilead Sciences' Joydeep Ganguly Executive Chair of the 2023 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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NORTH BETHESDA, Md., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) is thrilled to announce Joydeep Ganguly, Senior Vice President of Corporate Operations at Gilead Sciences Inc, as the Executive Chair of the 2023 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo. The event will take place from 15-18 October at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

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  • NORTH BETHESDA, Md., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) is thrilled to announce Joydeep Ganguly, Senior Vice President of Corporate Operations at Gilead Sciences Inc, as the Executive Chair of the 2023 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo .
  • The 2023 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo will offer a diverse range of content areas that delve into critical issues shaping the pharmaceutical industry.
  • "I am honored and privileged to serve as the Executive Chair for the 2023 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo," said Ganguly.
  • Registration for the 2023 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo is now open: https://ispe.org/AM23

Bill Would Expand Housing for Tens of Thousands of Homeless in California

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. , April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- State Senator Josh Becker (D-San Mateo), together with the nonprofit housing developer DignityMoves  announced Senate Bill 634 co-sponsored by SPUR and Bay Area Council to facilitate the construction and deployment of "opportunity" housing units – relocatable housing placed on unused land – that have the potential to house tens of thousands of low-income Californians.

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  • Challenge: Traditionally-constructed housing in California takes a long time to build and is very expensive.
  • Many local governments are working hard but face massive challenges to building sufficient amounts of housing, particularly for very low-income households.
  • Solution: "Opportunity" housing is an innovative solution that takes advantage of vacant land to build relocatable housing units.
  • Unused Federal Housing Vouchers: There are around 45,000 unused federal housing vouchers being wasted in California because we don't have enough affordable homes.

Alight Names Kausik Rajgopal to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT), a leading cloud-based human capital technology and services provider, today announced that it has named Kausik Rajgopal to its Board of Directors, effective March 17, 2023.

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  • Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT), a leading cloud-based human capital technology and services provider, today announced that it has named Kausik Rajgopal to its Board of Directors, effective March 17, 2023.
  • The addition of Mr. Rajgopal, together with the previous appointment of Denise Williams, came as Alight expanded the size of the board from 8 to 10 members earlier this year.
  • Mr. Rajgopal serves as Chair of the Board and executive committee of the Bay Area Council and serves as Vice Chair of the Stanford Graduate School of Business Advisory Council.
  • He holds undergraduate degrees in Industrial Engineering and Political Science, as well as an MBA from Stanford University.

Governor Newsom Signs New Legislation into Law that Will Expand CEQA Exemptions and Expedite Sustainable Transportation Projects

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
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The legislation expands the provision of SB 288 (Wiener, 2020) by extending statutory exemptions to CEQA for transportation projects that significantly advance the state's climate, public safety, and public health goals.

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  • The legislation expands the provision of SB 288 (Wiener, 2020) by extending statutory exemptions to CEQA for transportation projects that significantly advance the state's climate, public safety, and public health goals.
  • "With the signing of SB 922, local transit and transportation agencies will continue to accelerate the path towards safer streets, cleaner air, and more equitable transportation solutions for all Californians.
  • By expanding and expediting CEQA exemptions for sustainable transportation, we'll unlock the bus, light rail, bike, and pedestrian projects that California needs.
  • Its membership also extends to include commuter rail agencies, transit support groups, national and international transit suppliers, and government agencies.

Mary Lou McDonald to meet political and business leaders on California visit

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Friday, September 2, 2022
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She will be meeting with seniorglobalexecutives from several US companies including Google and Salesforce andaddress business leaders at an event hostedby the Bay Area Council.

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  • She will be meeting with seniorglobalexecutives from several US companies including Google and Salesforce andaddress business leaders at an event hostedby the Bay Area Council.
  • Shewill also meet with IrishConsul General Michel Smith with Tourism Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, and the IDA.
  • "I am travelling to California later this week and I look forward to meeting with political representatives, business leaders, trade unions and the Irish community.
  • Mary Lou McDonald will deliver a keynote address in the University of San Francisco at 7pm on Wednesday on the topic of"A Decade of Opportunity: Building a New and United Ireland - An Evening with Mary Lou McDonald" The event will be live streamed.

Biocom California Adds to its Board of Governors

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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As a member-driven organization, we rely on our board of governors, which consists of highly qualified life science leaders, to ensure that we are meeting the needs of the biotechnology community in California, said Joe Panetta, president and CEO of Biocom California.

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  • As a member-driven organization, we rely on our board of governors, which consists of highly qualified life science leaders, to ensure that we are meeting the needs of the biotechnology community in California, said Joe Panetta, president and CEO of Biocom California.
  • He was recently recognized by the National Diversity Council as a Top 50 California Diverse Leader and was awarded the Leadership Excellence Award by the California Diversity Council.
  • Founded in 1995 in San Diego, Biocom California provides the strongest public voice to research institutions and companies that fuel the local and state-wide economy.
  • For more information on Biocom California, please visit our website at www.biocom.org .

The Institutes' Board of Trustees Appoints Thomas Troy as New Member

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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MALVERN, Pa., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institutes have appointed Thomas M. Troy, CPCU, president and chief executive officer of CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA insurer, as a new member of its Board of Trustees, effective June 15.

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  • MALVERN, Pa., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institutes have appointed Thomas M. Troy, CPCU, president and chief executive officer of CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA insurer, as a new member of its Board of Trustees, effective June 15.
  • "We are excited to welcome Tom to our Board of Trustees, as we know he will be a great asset to supporting the vision and mission of The Institutes," said Peter Miller, CPCU, president and CEO of The Institutes.
  • He also previously served as EVP and chief operating officer of Liberty Mutual, as well as held senior leadership positions with Safeco Insurance.
  • Troy is a board member of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Bay Area Council, and California Chamber of Commerce.