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NPCC Appoints New Board Members Dedicated to Bulk Power System’s Reliability and Security in Northeast US and Canada

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 3, 2024

The Northeast Power Coordinating Council, Inc. (NPCC) has appointed two new members to its board of directors.

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  • The Northeast Power Coordinating Council, Inc. (NPCC) has appointed two new members to its board of directors.
  • He also has over 22 years’ experience managing technical teams in the fields of engineering and grid operations (distribution, transmission, and generation).
  • He currently sits on the board of the Association de l’Industrie Électrique du Québec (AIEQ).
  • Amanda Downey is a member of National Grid’s New England Leadership Team and serves as Vice President of Strategy Development and Partnerships.

Women's Health Awareness 2024 Marks 10-year Milestone of Transforming Communities by Enhancing Women's Health

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

RALEIGH DURHAM, N.C., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women's Health Awareness (WHA) 2024 Conference marks a decade of enhancing the health of women and communities of color in North Carolina. The free annual event offers health screening, services and environmental health education. The annual event will be held Saturday, April 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Those who pre-register before March 25 will be provided with a complimentary lunch.

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  • RALEIGH DURHAM, N.C., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women's Health Awareness (WHA) 2024 Conference marks a decade of enhancing the health of women and communities of color in North Carolina.
  • The free annual event offers health screening, services and environmental health education.
  • Health experts will present up-to-date information on topics of interest to women from the conference location at Hillside High School in Durham, North Carolina.
  • Sessions span environmental health, environmental health justice, and behavioral health.

The Inner Circle acknowledges Nana E. Tchabo, MD, FACOG as a Pinnacle Life Member

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

CHESTER, N.J., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Nana E. Tchabo, MD, FACOG, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Gynecologic Oncology.

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  • CHESTER, N.J., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Nana E. Tchabo, MD, FACOG, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Gynecologic Oncology.
  • Dr. Tchabo pursued higher education at Brown University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a minor in Women's Studies.
  • She then attended the Warren Alpert Brown University School of Medicine, where she was cited for academic excellence.
  • Dr. Tchabo currently works at Atlantic Women's Cancer Associates, a part of Atlantic Health System Morristown and Overlook Medical Centers.

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities Elects Kellie Adesina to its National Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CHC: Creating Healthier Communities announced today that Kellie Adesina, director of Government Affairs at The Kraft Heinz Company, has been unanimously elected to CHC's national board of directors. Adesina will join her first board meeting in March 2024.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CHC: Creating Healthier Communities announced today that Kellie Adesina, director of Government Affairs at The Kraft Heinz Company, has been unanimously elected to CHC's national board of directors .
  • "I'm passionate about the CHC mission and delighted to join this impactful board of directors," said Adesina.
  • "I look forward to contributing my unique skills to increase CHC's advocacy efforts and help create healthier communities for all people."
  • CHC's distinguished board of directors is led by an executive committee of officers: Adam Rothschild, board chair; Alison Braman, co-vice chair; Tenbit Emiru, co-vice chair; Charleeda Redman, secretary; and Abu Arif, treasurer.

Landmark Trial Challenging Regressive Voting Rights Provisions in Texas Senate Bill 1 Concludes

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A six-week trial challenging regressive voting rights provisions in Texas’ Senate Bill 1 (S.B.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A six-week trial challenging regressive voting rights provisions in Texas’ Senate Bill 1 (S.B.
  • 1) concluded with closing arguments today in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
  • 1 violates the First, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution and Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act by targeting and making more difficult the methods and means of voting used by voters of color.
  • Plaintiffs are challenging several provisions within the restrictive law including: a ban on drive-thru voting; restrictions on early voting hours, which impose a ban on 24-hour voting; and new ID requirements for voting by mail.

Landmark Trial Challenging Regressive Voting Rights Provisions in Texas Senate Bill 1 Concludes

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 14, 2024

A six-week trial challenging regressive voting rights provisions in Texas’ Senate Bill 1 (S.B.

Key Points: 
  • A six-week trial challenging regressive voting rights provisions in Texas’ Senate Bill 1 (S.B.
  • 1) concluded with closing arguments today in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
  • Plaintiffs are challenging several provisions within the restrictive law including: a ban on drive-thru voting; restrictions on early voting hours, which impose a ban on 24-hour voting; and new ID requirements for voting by mail.
  • We believe now, and always, that shift workers deserve their right to vote just like everyone else.”
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CES 2024: Panasonic Group to Exhibit Products, Technologies for Realizing Its Vision for Future Lifestyles

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Introduces "Panasonic GREEN IMPACT," the Panasonic Group's commitment to achieving both a better life for people and a sustainable global environment.

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  • Introduces "Panasonic GREEN IMPACT," the Panasonic Group's commitment to achieving both a better life for people and a sustainable global environment.
  • The Panasonic Group will introduce a wide range of in-vehicle device solutions that contribute to the adoption of EVs.
  • For now, Panasonic is expanding verification with electric power companies and transportation companies to accelerate verification of business scaling.
  • The Panasonic Group has set forth its long-term environmental vision, "Panasonic GREEN IMPACT," with the aim of achieving both a better life and a sustainable global environment for all.

150 Women Ready to Change the Face of Power in Statehouses Across the U.S. After Vote Run Lead Action’s RUN/51 Summit

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

More than 150 women and gender-diverse people from across the country attended — joining from as far away as Puerto Rico!

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  • More than 150 women and gender-diverse people from across the country attended — joining from as far away as Puerto Rico!
  • “This training highlighted our organization's mission to accelerate the journey towards gender equity at every level of government.
  • Vote Run Lead Action has proudly helped 55,000 women train to run for office, with a successful track record of nearly 76% of alumni who made the 2023 ballot winning their races.
  • For more information about Vote Run Lead Action and its training, visit voterunleadaction.org or sign up today for VRLHQ.org , Vote Run Lead Action’s library of expert-curated resources to learn how to run a campaign — and win!

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Nana E. Tchabo, MD, FACOG as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Gynecologic Oncology

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 13, 2023

CHESTER, N.J., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Nana E. Tchabo, MD, FACOG, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Gynecologic Oncology.

Key Points: 
  • CHESTER, N.J., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Nana E. Tchabo, MD, FACOG, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Gynecologic Oncology.
  • Dr. Tchabo pursued higher education at Brown University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, minoring in Women's Studies.
  • She then attended the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University for her medical degree, where she was cited for academic excellence.
  • Dr. Tchabo currently works at Atlantic Women's Cancer Associates, a part of Atlantic Health Systems Morristown and Overlook Medical Centers.

dfree® Financial Freedom Movement’s Next Stop, Atlanta, Georgia

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 27, 2023

Taking place November 10 & 11, the movement’s flagship event, dfree® FinFe$t, aims to become a bedrock of financial empowerment within the community.

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  • Taking place November 10 & 11, the movement’s flagship event, dfree® FinFe$t, aims to become a bedrock of financial empowerment within the community.
  • In partnership with the East Point/College Park Alumnae & Atlanta Suburban Alumnae Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Summer Safe Atlanta and Prudential Financial.
  • This groundbreaking Family-Focused Financial event will be hosted on the campus of Georgia State University.
  • “Prudential Financial has enjoyed a productive partnership with Dr. Soaries and the dfree® movement since 2011.