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The Arab International Women's Forum and Pfizer launch 'DEI by Design' report with recommendations on embedding diversity into MENA health

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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The report was a result of collaborative virtual panel series with top medical practitioners and health science professionals from the region.

Key Points: 
  • The report was a result of collaborative virtual panel series with top medical practitioners and health science professionals from the region.
  • Despite challenges, it also highlighted opportunities to address the gender gap, especially as 90% of frontline health workers are women.
  • The report provides recommendations to lift up women in health.
  • Together with Pfizer, we are proud to provide this roadmap to a future where women's contributions to health are elevated and fully realised.

The Arab International Women's Forum and Pfizer launch 'DEI by Design' report with recommendations on embedding diversity into MENA health

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Female, Science, Woman, Education, Ethics, Health, Create, Obesity, Refugee, PepsiCo, Family, Human, Report, Workplace, PwC, Organization, Diabetes, Empowerment, Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Research, Design, Interface (computing), Smoking, Arab International Women's Forum, Trust, Learning, DEI, Health education, MERA, University, COVID-19, Hypertension, Health literacy, Partnership, KSA, Hospital, School, Health promotion, HR, Social justice, Public, Language, Cancer, Patient, Nursing, Pharmaceutical industry, Management, Toy, Medical device, STEM, Pfizer

The report was a result of collaborative virtual panel series with top medical practitioners and health science professionals from the region.

Key Points: 
  • The report was a result of collaborative virtual panel series with top medical practitioners and health science professionals from the region.
  • Despite challenges, it also highlighted opportunities to address the gender gap, especially as 90% of frontline health workers are women.
  • The report provides recommendations to lift up women in health.
  • Together with Pfizer, we are proud to provide this roadmap to a future where women's contributions to health are elevated and fully realised.

McBride Sisters Wine Company Elevates the Canned Wine Experience with Refreshed Collection of SHE CAN Wines and Spritzers

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The trailblazing McBride Sisters Wine Company (MSWC) – North America's largest Black-and-women-founded wine business – today unveils its enhanced collection of SHE CAN Wines and spritzers. Bringing together lush flavors, bold designs, and an all-new can size, this rejuvenated collection represents a harmonious blend of quality and empowerment, pairing well with a variety of moods and on-the-go occasions.

Key Points: 
  • The pioneering, largest Black-and-women-founded wine company in the U.S. has released its refreshed collection of premium canned wine and spritzers with all-new designs and a new can size.
  • OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The trailblazing McBride Sisters Wine Company (MSWC) – North America's largest Black-and-women-founded wine business – today unveils its enhanced collection of SHE CAN Wines and spritzers.
  • "Our loyal consumers, as well as those who are new to wine, are at the heart of this audacious evolution," says Andréa McBride John, CEO and Cofounder of McBride Sisters Wine Company.
  • "We've always been more than just a wine company," adds Robin McBride, Cofounder and President, McBride Sisters Wine Company.

Alabama Power Elects Bobbie Knight to Board of Directors

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bobbie Knight, president of Miles College, has been elected to the board of directors of Alabama Power.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bobbie Knight, president of Miles College, has been elected to the board of directors of Alabama Power.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Bobbie back to Alabama Power and appreciate her willingness to serve in this capacity," said Jeff Peoples, Alabama Power president and CEO.
  • Knight previously served on Miles College's Board of Trustees while also working as CEO at her own company, Bobbie Knight Consulting LLC.
  • Knight served Alabama Power in multiple areas over the course of her nearly 38 years with the company.

Buildots Names Jessica Herrala Head of North American Sales

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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CHICAGO, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction technology leader Buildots today announced that Jessica Herrala has been named Head of Sales for North America. Herrala has held executive positions at multiple leading construction and real estate development companies including Skanska, Walsh Group and Clayco, and is now one of the most senior women in the construction technology space.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction technology leader Buildots today announced that Jessica Herrala has been named Head of Sales for North America.
  • Buildots takes the guesswork out of construction and drives performance-based decisions that very transparently increase profitability and efficiency," said Herrala.
  • Herrala brings more than 25 years of construction industry experience in sales, communications, marketing, strategy and operational improvement.
  • "There are few people in construction with the type of experience and accomplishments in sales, marketing and strategy that Jessica has.

'Now+Next' reaches over 4,000 girls in the UK to tackle the technology industry's gender gap

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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The computer science industry has one of the largest gender imbalances, with only 19% of the workforce consisting of women.

Key Points: 
  • The computer science industry has one of the largest gender imbalances, with only 19% of the workforce consisting of women.
  • In order to encourage more women to pursue careers in technology, leading technology companies have teamed up to launch the Now+Next association.
  • They partnered with Founders4Schools , an award-winning charity that bridges the gap between education and the world of work.
  • It aims to help tackle the gender gap in the technology industry by providing girls with exposure to female technology leaders early on, inspiring them to make informed decisions about their future during critical early periods of their education.

PLAN THE FAMILY VACATION OF A LIFETIME

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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WILTON, Conn., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • But one sector of travel having a renaissance is family travel.
  • According to a survey conducted by the Family Travel Association, 85% of parents are very likely to travel with their children in the next 12 months.
  • In addition, demand for travel in larger family groups also remains strong.
  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9152051-tauck-multigenerational-...
    On Thursday June 1st, Jennifer Tombaugh, President of Tauck and mother of four, discussed the rising popularity of family travel and shared tips on how to plan a more meaningful multigenerational vacation.

MAA Announces Appointment of Deborah H. Caplan to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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GERMANTOWN, Tenn., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., ("MAA") (NYSE: MAA) today announced the appointment of Deborah H. Caplan to the Board of Directors effective March 21, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • GERMANTOWN, Tenn., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., ("MAA") (NYSE: MAA) today announced the appointment of Deborah H. Caplan to the Board of Directors effective March 21, 2023.
  • The appointment fills the vacant seat following a previous director's departure to pursue other opportunities on December 31, 2022, and maintains the size of the Board of Directors at twelve.
  • Ms. Caplan was also appointed to the Compensation Committee.
  • Ms. Caplan's public board experience includes her past service on the board of Terminix Global Holdings, where she served as the Chairman of the Compensation Committee.

The Henry Ford Welcomes Ellen Hill Zeringue as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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DEARBORN, Mich., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Henry Ford is pleased to welcome Ellen Hill Zeringue as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the institution.

Key Points: 
  • DEARBORN, Mich., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Henry Ford is pleased to welcome Ellen Hill Zeringue as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the institution.
  • Zeringue has spent more than 23 years defining and executing the brand strategy, marketing & sales, and promotions & events for Detroit Tigers, Inc where she most recently served as Vice President of Marketing.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Ellen to The Henry Ford," said Patricia Mooradian, president & CEO of The Henry Ford.
  • She is also President of the Sorosis Literary and Art Club, which is recognized as the second oldest African American Women's Club in Detroit dedicated to art and literature.

Putting Emirati Talent on the Global Stage: Emirates Publishers Association Showcases Emirati Literature and Publishers at Bologna Children's Book Fair

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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In addition, the association is facilitating a series of meetings between its representatives, Arab and international publishers, and intellectuals.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, the association is facilitating a series of meetings between its representatives, Arab and international publishers, and intellectuals.
  • The Emirates Publishers Association is also participating in the 'BolognaBookPlus' activities, which offers in-depth training on rights selling, author representation and scouting.
  • Through its stand there, the association seeks to give Emirati publishers a wider platform to trade books with general publishers beyond children's books.
  • Abdullah Al-Kaabi also commended the Emirates Publishers Association's efforts to support the Emirati publishing industry, promote Emirati writers, and expand the reach of Emirati publishers both locally and internationally.