Federal Executive Institute

Intact Technology Appoints Bahar Niakan as Managing Director

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Intact Technology, Inc., a leading Enterprise Service Management (ESM) firm, announces the appointment of Bahar Niakan as a Managing Director, HR Modernization effective immediately.

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  • Intact Technology, Inc., a leading Enterprise Service Management (ESM) firm, announces the appointment of Bahar Niakan as a Managing Director, HR Modernization effective immediately.
  • She joins Intact from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) where she served as Deputy Associate Director, OPM Center for Leadership Development for the past two years.
  • She focused on optimizing HR service delivery, modernizing HR Information Technology, and improving the employee performance and engagement culture at HHS.
  • “Intact is dedicated to understanding customer needs and finding the best solution,” Niakan said.

National Student Clearinghouse Names Dr. Lawrence W. Anderson as Chief Technology and Operating Officer

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

The Clearinghouse--entering its 30th year of service to education--is the nation’s most comprehensive data source for education data. More recently the Clearinghouse has been working on expansion into industry credentials and helping to build out the national data infrastructure required to support the learning, pathway and outcome related needs of all learners, educational institutions, and credential issuers. Resources like the Clearinghouse have never been more important as the nation strives for inclusion of all people to the ongoing revolutionary opening of apertures of opportunity.  

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  • HERNDON, VA, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Student Clearinghouse announced today that Dr. Lawrence W. Anderson will join the organization as Chief Technology and Operating Officer, effective January 30, 2023.
  • In this new role, reporting directly to the Clearinghouse President and CEO Rick Torres, Larry will be leading the technical, data and operating transformation of the Clearinghouse.
  • Resources like the Clearinghouse have never been more important as the nation strives for inclusion of all people to the ongoing revolutionary opening of apertures of opportunity.
  • He also served as the Acting Chief Information Officer for Strategy and Policy responsible for IT strategy, investment management, budget, data management, and vendor management.

The Griffith Foundation and APCIA Announce Edward Largent III as the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

MALVERN, Pa., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institutes Griffith Insurance Education Foundation and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) announced Edward J. Largent, president, CEO, and board chair of Westfield Insurance, as the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award winner during a recent ceremony at APCIA's 2022 Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas.

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  • MALVERN, Pa., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institutes Griffith Insurance Education Foundation and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) announced Edward J. Largent, president, CEO, and board chair of Westfield Insurance, as the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award winner during a recent ceremony at APCIA's 2022 Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas.
  • Since 2004, The Griffith Foundation has partnered with APCIA to recognize individuals who have supported insurance education and the missions of The Griffith Foundation and APCIA throughout their careers.
  • "We are so pleased to honor Ed with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his many years as an industry leader and supporter of insurance education.
  • Ed's steadfast leadership and valuable insight have helped the industry navigate many challenges as well as seize many opportunities," said David Sampson, president and CEO of APCIA.

Cooke and Associates, Inc. Announces Inaugural Advisory Board Amid Vigorous Growth

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

DANVILLE, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- World-class executive protection and corporate security risk management firm Cooke and Associates (CAI) has announced the creation of its first advisory board. Esteemed executive protection professional and trainer, Robert L. Oatman, CPP, has been tapped to chair the board. His first selection as board member is Michael Gips, JD, CPP, CSyP, principal of Global Insights in Professional Security and a highly regarded security expert. CAI plans to appoint at least one other industry professional to the board in the coming months.

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  • World-class executive protection and corporate security risk management firm Cooke and Associates (CAI) has announced the creation of its first advisory board.
  • DANVILLE, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- World-class executive protection and corporate security risk management firm Cooke and Associates (CAI) has announced the creation of its first advisory board.
  • Esteemed executive protection professional and trainer, Robert L. Oatman, CPP, has been tapped to chair the board.
  • The creation of an advisory board reflects the firm's desire to manage and oversee the growth that CAI has experienced since CEO Harry Arruda took the reins in 2018.

OPEN MINDS & Qualifacts Announce Upcoming Collaborations For 2022

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Monday, April 25, 2022

GETTYSBURG, Pa., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OPEN MINDS and Qualifacts have announced their continued collaboration in the 2022OPEN MINDSExecutive Institute Series, with Qualifacts named a Premier Partner.

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  • GETTYSBURG, Pa., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OPEN MINDS and Qualifacts have announced their continued collaboration in the 2022OPEN MINDSExecutive Institute Series, with Qualifacts named a Premier Partner.
  • Qualifacts will also be sponsoring both the 2022 national survey and a town hall session at the the OPEN MINDS Technology and Analytics Institute in Las Vegas, along with hosting a Lunch & Learn session.
  • Qualifacts will have various exhibit booths across the entire OPEN MINDS Executive Institute Series in 2022, a collaborative white paper published with OPEN MINDS, and several sponsored content pieces throughout the calendar year.
  • As a Premiere Institute Partner, Qualifacts will be a premier underwriting sponsor for all five of OPEN MINDS 2022-2023 Executive Institutes:
    The 2022 OPEN MINDS Strategy & Innovation Institute, June 14-16, 2022, New Orleans, Louisiana: https://strategy.openminds.com/
    The 2022 OPEN MINDS Management Best Practices Institute, August 30- September 1, 2022, Newport Beach, California: http://management.openminds.com/
    The 2022 OPEN MINDS Executive Leadership Retreat, October 4- 6, 2022, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania: http://leadership.openminds.com/
    The 2022 OPEN MINDS Technology & Informatics Institute, November 8- 10, 2022, Las Vegas, Nevada: https://technology.openminds.com/
    The 2023 OPEN MINDSPerformance Management Institute, February 14-16, 2023, Clearwater Beach, Florida: https://performance.openminds.com/
    About Qualifacts.

ONE OF A KIND BOOK FOR DEI PROFESSIONALS AND ACCIDENTAL TRAINERS PUBLISHES TODAY

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Trainers is positioned to be the trusted source for DEI trainers.

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  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Trainers is positioned to be the trusted source for DEI trainers.
  • While much has been written about DEI for human resource professionals to help them hire, retain, and advance employees from all walks of life, practical guidance for trainers trying to learn how to integrate DEI into their work has been scarce.
  • With the complexity of diversity, equity, and inclusion work, there is not a well-defined path to follow for those who want to learn.
  • Many trainers who want to use their roles to advance DEI have had to forge their own way, learning as they go.

Simone Feldman Has Joined Govplace as Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Govplace, a leading value-added reseller and systems integrator for federal agencies, is pleased to announce Simone Feldman has joined as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Govplace, a leading value-added reseller and systems integrator for federal agencies, is pleased to announce Simone Feldman has joined as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Simone brings over 17 years of executive leadership experience in Federal Government contracting, with a solid track record of developing and unifying high-performing teams.
  • I hope to honor that commitment as we grow our business, together, with that same purpose at the forefront of all of our minds, said Simone on joining Govplace.
  • In 2021, she was invited to join Chief , the only private womens executive organization focused on connecting and supporting women executive leaders.

New Apprenticeship and Effective Spend Formalize Partnership to Bring Tech Careers to Talent in Underrepresented Communities

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

NEW and Effective Spend are creating tech-focused opportunities for underrepresented job-seekers with a passion for digital marketing.

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  • NEW and Effective Spend are creating tech-focused opportunities for underrepresented job-seekers with a passion for digital marketing.
  • NEW and Effective Spend are creating job opportunities for underrepresented talent with a passion for digital marketing.
  • Effective Spend has already benefited from the NEW "learn while you earn" apprenticeship model.
  • NEW and Effective Spend anticipate a rewarding partnership driven by aligned missions, a belief in continuing education and training, and cohesive goals for the tech industry.

Granite Government Solutions Announces Network Transformation Virtual Event in Collaboration With Capitol Technology University

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Friday, December 3, 2021

On Tuesday, December 7, 2021, Granite Government Solutions , in collaboration with Capitol Technology University , will host a virtual session featuring government and industry experts, including Amy Haseltine and Allen Hill of the General Services Administration.

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  • On Tuesday, December 7, 2021, Granite Government Solutions , in collaboration with Capitol Technology University , will host a virtual session featuring government and industry experts, including Amy Haseltine and Allen Hill of the General Services Administration.
  • This free to attend, 10 am to 12 noon EST event will draw hundreds of attendees from government, industry, media and academia.
  • Mark Cameron, VP of Client Technology at Granite Government Solutions and Dr. Bradford Sims, President, Capitol Technology University are pleased to collaborate on this "first ever" joint virtual session.
  • Granite delivers one-stop communications solutions to multi-location businesses and government agencies throughout the United States and Canada.

Archer Leadership Team Adds French Caldwell as Chief Strategy Officer

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Archer, a leading provider of integrated risk management (IRM) solutions, today announced that Dr. French Caldwell, DLP, widely known for his contributions to the GRC industry, has joined the company as chief strategy officer.

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  • Archer, a leading provider of integrated risk management (IRM) solutions, today announced that Dr. French Caldwell, DLP, widely known for his contributions to the GRC industry, has joined the company as chief strategy officer.
  • As the newest member of Archer leadership, Caldwell will work with the team on overall strategic direction and coordinate the companys product development, go-to-market, and corporate development strategies.
  • Over the past year, weve been very focused on acquiring talents and capabilities that extend our leadership position, said Bill Diaz, CEO, Archer.
  • Prior to Archer, Caldwell founded and served as chief research officer of FCInsight and as chief financial officer for The Analyst Syndicate, a platform for independent analysts.