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University of Phoenix Vice President of Data Strategy and Solutions Joines Panel at Women Leaders in Data and AI Event

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Vice President of data strategy and solutions for the University, Veena Nayak, was a panel speaker at the recently concluded Women Leaders in Data and AI (WLDA) event, titled “WLDA@Work,” which brought together data leaders across industries to share insights on data as a driving force for change within companies.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Vice President of data strategy and solutions for the University, Veena Nayak, was a panel speaker at the recently concluded Women Leaders in Data and AI (WLDA) event, titled “WLDA@Work,” which brought together data leaders across industries to share insights on data as a driving force for change within companies.
  • “Being a panelist at 'Women Leaders in Data & AI event' at L’Oreal was a remarkable experience,” Nayak shares.
  • In her role as Vice President of Data Strategy and Solutions at University of Phoenix, she leads the enterprise data strategy and data products family, developing innovative solutions in data management, governance and analytics using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
  • Nayak’s expertise spans a range of areas, including data and product strategy, data management and governance, AI/machine learning, and software engineering.

Vizient Releases 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Report

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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Vizient, Inc. today released its 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Report highlighting the company progress in promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace for all employees.

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  • Vizient, Inc. today released its 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Report highlighting the company progress in promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace for all employees.
  • The report also includes detailed insights on diversity representation among Vizient employees and progress toward achieving its DEI aspirations as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to transparency.
  • These groups enable employees to connect and be their authentic selves, find safe space and learn about each other’s backgrounds and cultures.
  • “We understand that to be successful, to build a culture around diversity, equity and inclusion takes time and commitment to ensure sustainability.

Five Elms Capital Partner Stephanie Schneider Awarded Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing by GrowthCap For Second Year in a Row

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading software investor Five Elms Capital announces that Partner Stephanie Schneider has been named to GrowthCap's Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing for the second year in a row.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading software investor Five Elms Capital announces that Partner Stephanie Schneider has been named to GrowthCap's Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing for the second year in a row.
  • The Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing of 2023 focuses on women leaders and provides a closer look at those individuals who, despite being in the minority, have excelled through hard work, determination and outstanding performance.
  • "Building strong partnerships with management teams and companies is at the core of our success in growth investing at Five Elms.
  • Schneider has been with Five Elms Capital for eight years—during which, she's been involved in over 20 deals.

Beatriz Oliveira Acknowledged for Tech Innovation and Advocacy for Women in STEM: Receives Microsoft Power Women in Tech Award for Portugal

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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LISBON, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Beatriz Oliveira, BindTuning founder, and CEO, was recognized by Microsoft as a Microsoft Power Women in Tech Awards winner in Europe… These awards were created to recognize and support all women of the Microsoft partners ecosystem in every country in Europe, that are accomplishing new goals in the industry and that deeply invested in the inclusion and diversity themes. Announced in March, these awards received more than 150 nominations in 11 countries. Beatriz was recognized as the winner, representing women in tech from Portugal.

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  • Beatriz Oliveira, BindTuning founder and CEO, was recognized by Microsoft as a winner of the Microsoft Power Women in Tech Awards in Europe.
  • This award was created to recognize and support women in the Microsoft partner ecosystem in Europe that are role models in the community.
  • Beatriz was recognized as the winner, representing women in tech from Portugal.
  • Before creating BindTuning, Beatriz Oliveira co-founded CentralBiz, which specialized in Microsoft services and even worked in the consultation company Ernst & Young.

Thompson Thrift Receives the Prestigious BEST Award from ATD

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thompson Thrift is proud to announce that it is a 2023 winner of the Association for Talent Development's (ATD) BEST Award. Thompson Thrift is among 72 organizations from around the globe to receive the award this year. Companies were recognized May 22, 2023 during an awards ceremony at ATD's International Conference & Exposition in San Diego, California.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thompson Thrift is proud to announce that it is a 2023 winner of the Association for Talent Development's (ATD) BEST Award.
  • Thompson Thrift is among 72 organizations from around the globe to receive the award this year.
  • "Talent development is a critical aspect of our company's success and desire to make a positive impact," said Brett Barnes, vice president of organizational development for Thompson Thrift.
  • A complete list of BEST Winners can be found on the BEST Awards webpage.

North Highland's Diana Winter Named as "2023 Women Leader in Technology" By ALM Consulting Magazine

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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ATLANTA , May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- North Highland , the leading change and transformation consultancy, proudly congratulates Diana Winter, director of technology, on being named a 2023 Women Leader in Technology by ALM Consulting Magazine in the category of Excellence in Client Services.

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  • ATLANTA , May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- North Highland , the leading change and transformation consultancy, proudly congratulates Diana Winter, director of technology, on being named a 2023 Women Leader in Technology by ALM Consulting Magazine in the category of Excellence in Client Services.
  • The ALM Women Leaders in Technology awards recognizes the impact women make every day in the technology field where three-quarters of the industry is male, especially in leadership positions.
  • Winter is known amongst her peers as a leader with 30 years of experience in technology.
  • Winter was celebrated at the Women Leaders in Technology awards dinner in Atlanta on May 11.

Contrast Security to Address Challenges of Code Security with Roll Out of New "Shift Smart" Strategy at RSAC 2023

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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LOS ALTOS, Calif., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrast Security (Contrast), the code security platform built for developers and trusted by security, today announced it will unveil "Shift Smart," a new approach that allows DevSecOps teams to apply security testing throughout the development process. The unveiling of the Shift Smart strategy will happen April 24-27 at RSAC Conference 2023 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Attendees can meet with Contrast at Booth #2251 in the South Expo Hall to learn what it means to Shift Smart.

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  • The unveiling of the Shift Smart strategy will happen April 24-27 at RSAC Conference 2023 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
  • Attendees can meet with Contrast at Booth #2251 in the South Expo Hall to learn what it means to Shift Smart.
  • This approach means choosing the timing and approach for security testing to maximize "context," speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Contrast has addressed these challenges of optimizing DevSecOps workflows by enabling enterprises to Shift Smart with a complete solution.

Robert Half Promotes Susan Haseley to Chief ESG and DEI Officer

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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MENLO PARK, Calif., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half has promoted Susan Haseley to chief environmental, social, governance (ESG) and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officer, leading enterprise strategy and programming for Robert Half, including its consulting subsidiary, Protiviti.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half has promoted Susan Haseley to chief environmental, social, governance (ESG) and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officer, leading enterprise strategy and programming for Robert Half, including its consulting subsidiary, Protiviti.
  • "As our commitment to ESG and DEI continues to deepen, this enterprise-wide leadership position is designed to align and strengthen our efforts globally," said M. Keith Waddell, president and chief executive officer of Robert Half.
  • Haseley has been with the organization since 2002, joining Protiviti when it was first established.
  • Haseley is also an advisor to Protiviti clients and draws on more than 30 years of experience in providing consulting services.

EVERY Taps Facebook’s First Head of Patents Nair Flores as It Lays Groundwork for Global Expansion

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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Flores has held seminal legal roles at hypergrowth technology companies at key inflection points, including as Facebook’s first patent attorney and Head of Patents, and first in-house counsel and Head of Intellectual Property at Lyft.

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  • Flores has held seminal legal roles at hypergrowth technology companies at key inflection points, including as Facebook’s first patent attorney and Head of Patents, and first in-house counsel and Head of Intellectual Property at Lyft.
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    The EVERY Co. (“EVERY®”), the visionary precision fermentation platform and creator of the world’s first animal-free egg proteins, has appointed Nair Flores as the company’s Senior Vice President, Head of Legal.
  • At Facebook (now Meta Platforms, Inc.), Flores held responsibility for creating, maintaining and managing the company's patent portfolio worldwide.
  • “She has the perfect background to lead EVERY’s next chapter of intellectual property expansion against the backdrop of unprecedented disruption to our food supply.

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Welcomes Healthcare Executive Sylvia Jean Young to its Board of Directors

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC) today announced that Sylvia Jean Young, MSHA, FACHE, has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors.

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  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC) today announced that Sylvia Jean Young, MSHA, FACHE, has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors.
  • In connection with her appointment to the Board, Ms. Young was also appointed to the Board’s Compensation Committee.
  • “Sylvia Young brings a long record of accomplishments, both professional and educational, and will be a valued member of the Board of Directors,” stated Scott M. Shaw, Lincoln’s President and CEO and a Board member.
  • “Sylvia has great enthusiasm, and her knowledge and experience in the healthcare industry will support our initiatives around expanding our nursing and allied health programs.