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United States Mint Announces 2025 American Women Quarters™ Program Coins

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Washington, DC, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) announces the honorees for the 2025 American Women Quarters™ Program.

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  • Washington, DC, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) announces the honorees for the 2025 American Women Quarters™ Program.
  • This is the fourth and final year of this historic program featuring coins with reverse (tails) designs emblematic of the accomplishments and contributions of American women.
  • “I am pleased to announce the final five of the 20 remarkable women we have featured in the American Women Quarters Program,” said Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson.
  • “It's a privilege for the Mint to connect America through coins, and to tell our nation's story through honoring the women in this amazing program.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Names Alison Avera as Chief Agency Growth Officer

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the leading one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, announces the appointment of Alison Avera as its Chief Agency Growth Officer.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the leading one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, announces the appointment of Alison Avera as its Chief Agency Growth Officer.
  • Avera's appointment comes as a testament to her commitment to fostering growth and development in young individuals within the nonprofit sector.
  • "I am delighted to welcome Alison to the Big Brothers Big Sisters family as Chief Agency Growth Officer," said Artis Stevens, President and CEO of BBBSA.
  • As Chief Agency Growth Officer, Avera will lead key priorities within the organization's strategic plan, focused on reimagining growth and enhancing efficiency across all agencies and implementing innovative solutions to maximize our impact.

Gen Recognized as One of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), a global leader dedicated to powering Digital Freedom, today announced the company has been named to Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies 2023. This prestigious award, presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., recognizes the commitment of Gen™ in bettering its consumers, employees, stakeholders, and communities through dedicated environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, which are highlighted in this year's ESG Report.

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  • America's Most Responsible Companies were selected based on publicly available key performance indicators (KPIs) derived from CSR Reports, Sustainability Reports, and other reports as well as an independent survey.
  • The final list recognizes the top 500 most responsible companies in the U.S., spanning 14 industries.
  • Gen, formerly NortonLifeLock, was also named one of America's Most Trusted companies in 2022 by Newsweek.
  • For more information and to see the entire list of America's Most Responsible Companies 2023, please visit Newsweek.com/americas-most-responsible-companies-2023 .

sparks & honey Expands Advisory Board, Welcomes New Experts in Emerging Tastes & Equitable Futures

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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As an organization that hinges on constant learning and open thinking, we are always seeking future-forward leaders that share our ideals and push the boundaries to add to our Advisory Board, said Terry Young, Founder & CEO of sparks & honey.

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  • As an organization that hinges on constant learning and open thinking, we are always seeking future-forward leaders that share our ideals and push the boundaries to add to our Advisory Board, said Terry Young, Founder & CEO of sparks & honey.
  • Were very much looking forward to learning from and working with these remarkable women.
  • sparks & honey is a cultural intelligence consultancy helping organizations understand and take advantage of explosive cultural shifts, as well as cultural movements that develop over time.
  • The consultancy produces cultural intelligence reports which investigate emerging shifts in culture on topics ranging from Gen Z to societal Uncertainty .

Building a Sustainable and Inclusive Future Through Authentic Actions: NortonLifeLock Releases 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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"Our approach to Corporate Responsibility is grounded in authenticity and action," said Vincent Pilette, Chief Executive Officer, NortonLifeLock.

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  • "Our approach to Corporate Responsibility is grounded in authenticity and action," said Vincent Pilette, Chief Executive Officer, NortonLifeLock.
  • "We are committed to making a positive impact in our communities and continuing to do our part to help build a safer, more inclusive and sustainable future."
  • Building and fostering a strong and diverse team remains a top priority for NortonLifeLock.
  • To learn more about how NortonLifeLock is empowering the digital future, read the full 2022 ESG Report .

NortonLifeLock Named One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the United States

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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"We're pleased to be named to The Civic 50 as a result of our commitment to build and support Corporate Responsibility programs that deliver real, tangible results in our communities.

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  • "We're pleased to be named to The Civic 50 as a result of our commitment to build and support Corporate Responsibility programs that deliver real, tangible results in our communities.
  • We look forward to continuing to support our existing programs and partnerships while finding new ways to help our communities thrive."
  • "Our most recent global research shows 86 percent of people say they expect companies to take action on a social issue.
  • The Civic 50 survey is administered by True Impact and consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform scoring process.

ESET Announces Winners of 2022 Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship Awards

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ESET , a global leader in digital security, today announced the winners of the seventh annual ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarships.

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  • SAN DIEGO, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ESET , a global leader in digital security, today announced the winners of the seventh annual ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarships.
  • The ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship is a direct investment into these future pursuits.
  • ESET has long championed increasing diversity in the workplace and in cybersecurity through the Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship and mentorships geared to boosting female representation in the technology sector.
  • The ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship was launched in 2016 to help support and encourage women who aspire to have a career in information security.

Thumbtack Names Amee Chande to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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Thumbtack , the modern home management platform, today announced that Amee Chande will join the companys board of directors after more than a decade in leadership roles at multinational brands that include Alibaba, Walmart, and Waymo.

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  • Thumbtack , the modern home management platform, today announced that Amee Chande will join the companys board of directors after more than a decade in leadership roles at multinational brands that include Alibaba, Walmart, and Waymo.
  • Chande joins the board in advance of major new initiatives at Thumbtack that are designed to expand its relationship with homeowners.
  • A seasoned executive with experience across consumer technology, ecommerce, and marketplace businesses, Chande helps companies challenge the status quo and redefine markets.
  • Bringing the $500 billion home services industry online, Thumbtack empowers millions of homeowners to fix, maintain, and improve their most valuable asset.

THE EXCO GROUP ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF KATHY WALLER TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ExCo Group , a global executive coaching and mentoring firm, has announced the appointment of Kathy Waller to its Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ExCo Group , a global executive coaching and mentoring firm, has announced the appointment of Kathy Waller to its Board of Directors.
  • We're pleased to announce the appointment of Kathy Waller to our Board of Directors.
  • In addition to her board role at The ExCo Group, Waller serves on the boards of Delta Airlines, the CGI Group, Beyond Meat, and Cadence Bank.
  • The ExCo Group is a global firm of experienced CEOs and global business leaders who specialize in the business world's most valuable strategic asset: Leadership.

NPower's Command Shift Coalition Announces New Leading Corporate and Nonprofit Partners to Expand and Advance Mission: Accelerating More Women of Color in Tech

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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"We're grateful for the opportunity to collaborate as we continue the work to break down barriers and close the gender gap in tech for good."

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  • "We're grateful for the opportunity to collaborate as we continue the work to break down barriers and close the gender gap in tech for good."
  • Currently, Black and Latinx women are woefully underrepresented in tech and only account for 5% of related jobs overall .
  • And our ambitions go beyond our own business, including partnering with Command Shift to increase the number of women of color in tech careers."
  • The coalition is composed of business leaders, corporations, nonprofits, and community organizations, who will address the glaring inequalities of women of color in tech.