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Friends of the Blue Hills to Welcome Jen Klein, PhD as New Executive Director

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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MILTON, Mass., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Friends of the Blue Hills is excited to share that Jen Klein will join its leadership team as Executive Director following an extensive search process.

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  • MILTON, Mass., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Friends of the Blue Hills is excited to share that Jen Klein will join its leadership team as Executive Director following an extensive search process.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Jen as our new Executive Director," said Matt Panucci, Board President.
  • We learned during the pandemic about the critical role that the Blue Hills play in supporting the mental, physical, and social health of Boston area communities.
  • Dr. Klein assumed the role of Executive Director on March 4th and will succeed Judy Lehrer Jacobs, who served in this role at Friends of the Blue Hills for nearly 20 years.

Revelyst Announces Chief Human Relations Officer

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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Revelyst, a collective of world-class maker brands that design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies, today announced the appointment of Joyce Butler as Chief Human Relations Officer.

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  • Revelyst, a collective of world-class maker brands that design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies, today announced the appointment of Joyce Butler as Chief Human Relations Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240122821825/en/
    Revelyst, the Outdoor Products division of Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO) and a collective of world-class maker brands that design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies, today announced the appointment of Joyce Butler as Chief Human Relations Officer.
  • “One of the hallmarks of Revelyst is our intense focus on building a people-first culture emphasizing the power of teams and team building,” said Eric Nyman, CEO of Revelyst.
  • “I’m thrilled to join the Revelyst team as we become a standalone company that’s brand-led, consumer-obsessed and maker-fueled,” said Butler.

Dean College Announces New Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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FRANKLIN, Mass., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dean College is pleased to announce Thomas Pistorino as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

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  • FRANKLIN, Mass., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dean College is pleased to announce Thomas Pistorino as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
  • Previously, Pistorino held chief financial officer positions with Lesley University and Regis College.
  • "We are looking forward to working with him as he brings his perspective to Dean College."
  • Most recently serving as vice president of financial services and treasurer, she has led continuous improvements to Dean College's financial operations.

Boston Children's Museum Supports Massachusetts STEM Week with the CreatedBy Festival 2023

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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BOSTON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum is again supporting Massachusetts STEM Week with its 5th hands-on CreatedBy Festival 2023. The festival will highlight the inspirational work of local artists, technologists, innovators, and creative do-ers! The CreatedBy Festival will be held on Sunday, October 22.

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  • Family Focused Resource Festival Offers the Opportunity for Hands-on Explorations in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math
    BOSTON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum is again supporting Massachusetts STEM Week with its 5th hands-on CreatedBy Festival 2023.
  • Massachusetts STEM Week is a statewide effort to boost the interest, awareness, and ability for all learners to envision themselves in STEM education and employment opportunities and complements the in-school experiences happening in the Commonwealth beyond STEM week.
  • Boston Children's Museum is welcoming students from local elementary schools and programs for field trips to experience a miniature version of the CreatedBy Festival.
  • Corporations interested in sponsoring the CreatedBy Festival should email [email protected]
    The CreatedBy Festival content is free with paid Museum admission.

Wayfinder Family Services Appoints Jay Allen as President and Chief Executive Officer

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Sunday, July 2, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfinder Family Services' board of directors has appointed Jay Allen as president and chief executive officer of the organization.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfinder Family Services' board of directors has appointed Jay Allen as president and chief executive officer of the organization.
  • Allen will assume the CEO role in addition to his current duties as president.
  • Allen will lead Wayfinder Family Services, a statewide nonprofit serving more than 21,000 Californians each year.
  • Allen has dedicated more than 20 years to Wayfinder, joining in 2000 as vice president of programs.

Thorndike Press to Host Raffle for Large Print Collection with Author, Jason Reynolds at Maine Reading Round-Up Conference

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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AUGUSTA, Maine, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thorndike Press from Gale , part of Cengage Group, will host a raffle drawing with New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds at the Maine Reading Round-Up Conference .

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  • AUGUSTA, Maine, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thorndike Press from Gale , part of Cengage Group, will host a raffle drawing with New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds at the Maine Reading Round-Up Conference .
  • The winner will receive a large print classroom collection worth $1,500, chosen from Thorndike Press' extensive catalog of over 1,000 juvenile and young adult books.
  • 3 in 4 of teachers said students reading below grade level demonstrated increased reading comprehension and retention with large print in a nationwide study conducted by Project Tomorrow® .
  • Event details are as follows:
    Who: Jason Reynolds, Reading Round-Up's keynote speaker, will draw a winner to receive a youth large print classroom collection for their school.

SXSW EDU® Reveals Nearly Half of Its 2023 Programming with 187 New PanelPicker® Sessions and Workshops

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SXSW EDU® unveiled an array of programming for the 2023 Conference & Festival. The conference, held from March 6-9, 2023, will feature nearly 400 sessions, with the initial 187 sessions and events just confirmed. Voted on through the community-driven PanelPicker® process, the selected sessions feature the most pressing themes and in-demand topics in the education space. Audiences will experience one of the most diverse years yet, including topics such as student agency, accessibility, wage gaps, mental health and wellness, the role of data, and keeping teachers in the classroom.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SXSW EDU unveiled an array of programming for the 2023 Conference & Festival.
  • The conference, held from March 6-9, 2023, will feature nearly 400 sessions, with the initial 187 sessions and events just confirmed.
  • Voted on through the community-driven PanelPicker process, the selected sessions feature the most pressing themes and in-demand topics in the education space.
  • After receiving more than 1,200 proposals from the education community via PanelPicker, submissions were narrowed down through community voting, SXSW EDU Advisory Board evaluation, and staff review.

Opus Genetics Appoints Jennifer Hunt Chief Development Officer

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus Genetics, a patient-focused gene therapy company developing treatments for inherited retinal diseases, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Hunt as Chief Development Officer (CDO).

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  • RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus Genetics, a patient-focused gene therapy company developing treatments for inherited retinal diseases, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Hunt as Chief Development Officer (CDO).
  • Hunt brings over 25 years of drug development experience to Opus, with specific expertise in global clinical operations, product development and program management in biologics, small molecules, gene editing and gene therapy.
  • Prior to joining Opus, she held key clinical and regulatory positions at several biopharmaceutical companies, including Genzyme, Voyager Therapeutics and Editas Medicine.
  • Opus Genetics is a groundbreaking gene therapy company for inherited retinal diseases with a unique model and purpose.

Tampa General Hospital's John Couris Named to Modern Healthcare's Top 25 Innovators List

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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TAMPA, Fla., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital, is among Modern Healthcare's 2022 class of Top Innovators. Modern Healthcare, the leader in health care business news, research and data, annually recognizes leaders who are instituting innovation and leading transformative programs that improve care by achieving measurable results and contributing to the clinical and financial goals of their organization.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital, is among Modern Healthcare's 2022 class of Top Innovators.
  • This national award recognizes Couris' achievements at TGH, with particular attention to his innovation in public health.
  • Tampa General leads the region with educational benefits it provides to support team members in providing world-class patient care.
  • Tampa General Hospital's footprint includes 17 Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care offices, TGH Family Care Center Kennedy, TGH Brandon Healthplex, TGH Virtual Health, and 19 outpatient Radiology Centers.

Greentown Labs Appoints Tana Boone as First-Ever Senior Vice President of People and Culture

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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SOMERVILLE, Mass., March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs , the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America, today announced Tana Boone as Senior Vice President (SVP) of People and Culture.

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  • SOMERVILLE, Mass., March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs , the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America, today announced Tana Boone as Senior Vice President (SVP) of People and Culture.
  • Greentown Labs today announced Tana Boone as Senior Vice President of People and Culture.
  • "We are thrilled to have Tana join Greentown Labs as our first ever SVP of People and Culture," said Dr. Emily Reichert, CEO of Greentown Labs.
  • "Greentown Labs has created a community dedicated to unstoppable climate progress by focusing on peopleclimatetech entrepreneursfirst and foremost," said Alicia Barton, CEO of FirstLight Power and Greentown Labs Board Chair.