United States International Programming to Ukraine and Neighboring Regions

National Security Veteran Andrea Thompson Named CEO of Dakota State University Applied Research Corporation

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

MADISON, S.D., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Dakota State University announced the appointment of Andrea Thompson as Chief Executive Officer of Dakota State University Applied Research Corporation (DARC). Thompson is the former Deputy Assistant to the President, National Security Advisor to the Vice President of the United States, and Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security. She joins DARC from Northrop Grumman, where she served as Vice President of International Programs.

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  • MADISON, S.D., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Dakota State University announced the appointment of Andrea Thompson as Chief Executive Officer of Dakota State University Applied Research Corporation (DARC).
  • "Andrea is the perfect individual to lead DARC," said Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths.
  • It will manage the Dakota State University Applied Research Lab, which is a dynamic research entity advancing cutting-edge solutions in cybersecurity, technology, and digital innovation.
  • Thompson is a graduate of the University of South Dakota and holds master's degrees from Long Island University and National Defense University.

The Ford Foundation to Host Inaugural Free Future 2023 Forum on Preventing Gender-based Violence

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, the Ford Foundation's International Program on Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice (GREJ-I) will host their inaugural forum, Free Future 2023: Preventing Gender Violence Around the World. The exciting event, presented in partnership with The Meteor and the U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, will bring together prominent activists and leaders in the feminist movement to engage in disruptive conversations around combating gender-based violence on a global scale. The forum will be hosted at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice in New York City.

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  • Tune into the first-ever Free Future forum here: https://www.ourfreefuture.org/livestream
    NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, the Ford Foundation's International Program on Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice (GREJ-I) will host their inaugural forum, Free Future 2023: Preventing Gender Violence Around the World.
  • The forum will be hosted at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice in New York City.
  • Recent data has shown that gender-based violence remains a persistent and alarming issue, affecting countless women and girls worldwide.
  • The full list of confirmed speakers includes:
    Martín Abregu, Vice President of International Programs, Ford Foundation
    Hilary Pennington, Executive Vice President of Programs, Ford Foundation

Tradewater Announces CFC Refrigerant Destruction Milestone in Groundbreaking Partnership with Thailand Customs Department

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

CHICAGO, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mission-based project development company Tradewater has reached a critical milestone in a landmark carbon offset project in Thailand, permanently destroying more than 19 metric tons of ozone-depleting refrigerant gas and preventing the release of over 192,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) from entering the atmosphere.

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  • This project is the product of a unique public-private partnership between Tradewater and the Thailand Customs Department, and will leverage the voluntary carbon credit market to ensure these refrigerants are safely and permanently destroyed.
  • From this dialogue, the unique public-private partnership was established, and Tradewater agreed to organize and finance destruction of the CFC stockpile.
  • Tradewater expects to destroy all the refrigerants seized by the Thailand Customs Department by early 2024.
  • "The problem the Customs Department faced in Thailand is not unique," adds Plotkin.

International SOS Hires Former Boeing Company VP And Chief Security Officer As New Security Advisor

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

International SOS has announced today that they have hired retired Vice President and Chief Security Officer of The Boeing Company, Dave Komendat, as their new Senior Security Advisor.

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  • International SOS has announced today that they have hired retired Vice President and Chief Security Officer of The Boeing Company, Dave Komendat, as their new Senior Security Advisor.
  • “International SOS is known for providing the most high-quality health and security care to its clients, and I’m pleased to join this team,” said Dave Komendat, Senior Security Advisor at International SOS.
  • “Dave is among the best of the best in the security industry,” said Jarrett Michau, Chief Executive Officer, Americas, at International SOS.
  • This roster includes but is not limited to:
    Kelly Johnstone, former Chief Security Officer and Executive Vice President of The Coca Cola Company.

The Global Neurological Biomarkers Market size is expected to reach $12.9 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 14.2% CAGR during the forecast period

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Neurological Biomarkers Market size is expected to reach $12.9 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 14.2% CAGR during the forecast period.
  • Based on the Type, the Neurological Biomarkers Market is segmented into Genomic, Proteomic, Metabolomic, and Others.
  • On the basis of Application, the Neurological Biomarkers Market is divided into Parkinsons Disease, Alzheimers Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis.
  • The North America segment garnered the highest revenue share in the neurological biomarkers market in 2021.

Ford Foundation Invests in Global South University Centers to Advance New Economic Thinking

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Ford Foundation announced a $13 million commitment that will strengthen economic research centers in the Global South to advance more equitable growth policies and reimagine economic systems. The centers are housed at universities in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, to give local communities an opportunity to help shape the policies and economic systems that directly impact their lives.

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  • This announcement marks the next step in a major philanthropic effort to build a global network of institutions focused on challenging neoliberalism and traditional economic thinking.
  • The grants announced today will complement an existing network of university centers announced by the Hewlett Foundation and Omidyar Network earlier this year.
  • Those investments established centers at Harvard Kennedy School, Howard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University, and Columbia University.
  • It is time for markets to serve the interests of all people," said Martn Abreg, Ford Foundation Vice President for International Programs.

Humacyte Announces Presentations by Ukrainian Surgeons on Use of the Human Acellular Vessel™ to Treat Wartime Vascular Trauma at the European Society for Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting

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Friday, September 23, 2022

Trauma to the extremities makes up the majority of injuries, primarily vascular injuries to the lower extremities and shoulders.

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  • Trauma to the extremities makes up the majority of injuries, primarily vascular injuries to the lower extremities and shoulders.
  • Shaprynskyi and Sokolov reported that surgeons in Ukraine have utilized the HAV to treat patients with a multitude of wartime injuries.
  • The HAV has received priority designation for the treatment of vascular trauma by the U.S. Secretary of Defense.
  • Human Acellular Vessels (HAV) are investigational engineered off-the-shelf replacement vessels initially being developed for vascular repair, reconstruction and replacement.

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Mighty Oaks Foundation's International Headquarters

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

MONTGOMERY, Texas, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mighty Oaks Foundation is announcing their groundbreaking ceremony to be held on Monday, September 12th at 11:00 am. The much-anticipated ceremony will be held on the property they purchased this past February located at 478 McCaleb Road, Montgomery, Texas 77316.

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  • Mighty Oaks Foundation is announcing their groundbreaking ceremony to be held on Monday, September 12th at 11:00 am.
  • MONTGOMERY, Texas, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mighty Oaks Foundation is announcing their groundbreaking ceremony to be held on Monday, September 12th at 11:00 am.
  • Founded in 2011 by Chad Robichaux, USMC Force Recon Veteran & Pro MMA Champion, Mighty Oaks Foundation is a Nonprofit 501(c)3 Veteran Service Organization.
  • Also, be sure to mark your calendars for Mighty Oaks Foundation's Grand Opening in April 2023 to tour their completed new International Headquarters.

Team Rubicon Announces Expansion of International Division to Serve Global Humanitarian Needs

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran-led humanitarian organization Team Rubicon (TR) announces an expanded global focus through significant investments in International Programs on World Humanitarian Day, August 19, 2022. Specifically, Team Rubicon is increasing team capacity and expanding service partnerships and safely providing additional programs such as international medical support and training, water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and crisis innovation.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran-led humanitarian organization Team Rubicon (TR) announces an expanded global focus through significant investments in International Programs on World Humanitarian Day, August 19, 2022.
  • Art delaCruz, CEO of Team Rubicon, stated, "Team Rubicon is proud to have Under Armour and 1P.org as the key partners of our International Team.
  • Their early investment will fuel the expansion of the organization's international services and enable Team Rubicon to support vulnerable communities across the globe."
  • Team Rubicon is a veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises.

Lockheed Martin and Space Development Agency Tour Expanded State-of-the-Art Terran Orbital Facilities

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP ), a global leader in satellite solutions, primarily serving the United States and Allied aerospace and defense industries, hosted Lockheed Martin and the Space Development Agency (SDA) at Terran Orbitals newly expanded state-of-the-art Irvine, Calif. facilities.

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  • Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP ), a global leader in satellite solutions, primarily serving the United States and Allied aerospace and defense industries, hosted Lockheed Martin and the Space Development Agency (SDA) at Terran Orbitals newly expanded state-of-the-art Irvine, Calif. facilities.
  • Lockheed Martin and SDA made the visit in celebration of Terran Orbitals successful delivery of the first of ten satellite buses to Lockheed Martin in support of the Space Development Agencys Tranche 0 Transport Layer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220629005347/en/
    From left to right: Mark Lundstrom, Senior Subcontract Program Manager, Terran Orbital and Military Space, International Programs at Lockheed Martin; Roger Teague, President of Defense and Intelligence Systems at Terran Orbital; Tom McCormick, Vice President & Deputy General Manager, Military Space at Lockheed Martin; Johnathon Caldwell, Vice President & General Manager, Military Space at Lockheed Martin; Marc Bell, Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Terran Orbital; Dr. Derek Tournear, Director of the Space Development Agency; Wahid Azizpor, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing at Terran Orbital; Shawn Hendricks, Senior Vice President of Operations at Terran Orbital; Eric Daehler, Senior Director, Protected Communications Satellite Missions at Lockheed Martin; Marisa Jimenez, Director of Production at Terran Orbital; Matt Gann, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Growth at Terran Orbital; Santina Michel, Senior Vice President of Operations at Terran Orbital; Kristina Iskander, West Coast Liaison at Space Development Agency (Photo: Business Wire)
    The beyond-line-of-sight targeting and communications provided by the Transport Layer will equip tactical warfighters around the globe with resilient connectivity to other space assets.
  • It was an absolute honor to host Lockheed Martin and SDA at Terran Orbitals newly expanded state-of-the-art facilities, said Terran Orbital Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer Marc Bell.