Office of Global Women's Issues

Inna Braverman Receives the Prestigious Global Leadership Award from Vital Voices by Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq Capital Market: WAVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company"), a leading, publicly traded onshore wave energy company, is pleased to announce that Inna Braverman, the company's Founder and Chief Executive Officer, received the Vital Voices' Global Leadership Award.

Key Points: 
  • Vital Voices which was co-founded by Secretary Clinton and the late U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, has provided early support for future Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, Prime Ministers, award-winning innovators, and breakthrough social entrepreneurs.
  • Ambassador for Global Women's issues appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009, presented Braverman with the award:
    "I am honored to be here tonight to recognize a remarkable leader.
  • When most of her peers said it couldn't be done, Inna found a way to produce clean energy from ocean and sea waves.
  • As part of the awards show, Vital Voices premiered documentaries on each of the honorees, produced by Queen Collective, a female filmmakers initiative.

Inna Braverman Receives the Prestigious Global Leadership Award from Vital Voices by Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Female, Research, Democratic Party, Policy, DC, Health, Port, Legislation, Face, Commerce, United States House Energy Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security., Electric grid security in the United States, Carbon, United States Department of Energy, Braverman, Engineering, United States Department of State, Climate change, Statistics, Member of Congress, Political lists, Social justice, Climate, Aotearoa Wave and Tidal Energy Association, Woman, Vital Voices, Disability, Pain, Inna, House Committee, Office of Global Women's Issues, United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Senate, Renewable energy, Energy, State

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq Capital Market: WAVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company"), a leading, publicly traded onshore wave energy company, is pleased to announce that Inna Braverman, the company's Founder and Chief Executive Officer, received the Vital Voices' Global Leadership Award.

Key Points: 
  • Vital Voices which was co-founded by Secretary Clinton and the late U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, has provided early support for future Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, Prime Ministers, award-winning innovators, and breakthrough social entrepreneurs.
  • Ambassador for Global Women's issues appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009, presented Braverman with the award:
    "I am honored to be here tonight to recognize a remarkable leader.
  • When most of her peers said it couldn't be done, Inna found a way to produce clean energy from ocean and sea waves.
  • As part of the awards show, Vital Voices premiered documentaries on each of the honorees, produced by Queen Collective, a female filmmakers initiative.

Canadian Physician Surgeon, Citizen Scientist Dr. Shawna Pandya Speaks at Judson University's World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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ELGIN, Illinois, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Elgin, Illinois-based Judson University welcomed 400 guests to its World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series to hear from Dr. Shawna Pandya, a Canadian physician surgeon, citizen scientist, and astronaut candidate.

Key Points: 
  • The Elgin, Illinois-based Judson University welcomed 400 guests to its World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series to hear from Dr. Shawna Pandya, a Canadian physician surgeon, citizen scientist, and astronaut candidate.
  • ELGIN, Illinois, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Elgin, Illinois-based Judson University welcomed 400 guests to its World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series to hear from Dr. Shawna Pandya, a Canadian physician surgeon, citizen scientist, and astronaut candidate.
  • This was the fifth Inspirational Series event, and the second one developed and hosted with Jacqueline Ruiz, an entrepreneur, author, and Latina pilot.
  • "That to me makes me very proud and honored to be the host of the World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series."

Women Business Collaborative Announces Appointment of Gwen K. Young as Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Women Business Collaborative (WBC) announces their unanimous selection of current Chief Operating Officer Gwen K. Young to serve as the organization's next Chief Executive Officer. Young succeeds Edie Fraser who will transition to Chair of the Board and will remain active in WBC. Both will assume their new roles on March 13, 2023, at the annual board meeting.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Women Business Collaborative (WBC) announces their unanimous selection of current Chief Operating Officer Gwen K. Young to serve as the organization's next Chief Executive Officer.
  • Founded in 2019, Women Business Collaborative (WBC) has quickly grown into the unprecedented alliance of over 80+ women's business organizations and hundreds of business leaders committed to achieving equal position, pay, and power for all women and business.
  • Through collaboration, advocacy, action, and accountability, WBC mobilizes thousands of diverse professional women and men, business organizations, and public and private companies to accelerate change.
  • Gwen K. Young has served as Chief Operating Officer of WBC since 2020.

CIO Leadership: HMG Strategy Centers its 2023 Research Agenda Around Resilient Leadership and Business Innovation in a Challenging Economy

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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WESTPORT, Conn., Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HMG Strategy , the world's #1 digital platform for connecting business technology executives to reimagine the enterprise and reshape the business world, has published its 2023 Leadership and Technology Research Agenda .

Key Points: 
  • WESTPORT, Conn., Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HMG Strategy , the world's #1 digital platform for connecting business technology executives to reimagine the enterprise and reshape the business world, has published its 2023 Leadership and Technology Research Agenda .
  • In 2023, HMG Strategy’s Research Team is focusing on the criticality of demonstrating resilient leadership in the face of global economic headwinds.
  • To learn more about these and other business, technology, and cultural topics being explored by HMG Strategy’s research team, click here .
  • To view HMG Strategy’s 2023 Leadership and Technology Research Agenda, click here .

Greenberg Traurig is the Women in Business Law 'Gender Diversity Firm of the Year

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec.6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP won the Global Women in Business Law Gender Diversity Firm of the Year Award which recognizes winners for "progressive and innovative work" being carried out by firms to promote diversity and inclusion policies within their business framework.

Key Points: 
  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP won the Global Women in Business Law Gender Diversity Firm of the Year Award which recognizes winners for "progressive and innovative work" being carried out by firms to promote diversity and inclusion policies within their business framework.
  • NEW YORK, Dec.6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP won the Global Women in Business Law Gender Diversity Firm of the Year Award which recognizes winners for "progressive and innovative work" being carried out by firms to promote diversity and inclusion policies within their business framework.
  • Through its Greenberg Traurig Women's Initiative (GTWI) , the firm fosters the success of women attorneys, strengthens the firm's culture, contributes to the firm's financial health, and better serves firm clients.
  • Twitter: @GTLawWomen
    About Greenberg Traurig's Diversity Initiative: From its inception, Greenberg Traurig has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Robert Half Named to Forbes' List of World's Top Female-Friendly Companies 2022

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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MENLO PARK, Calif., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) has been named to Forbes' list of World's Top Female-Friendly Companies.

Key Points: 
  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) has been named to Forbes' list of World's Top Female-Friendly Companies.
  • In 2021, Robert Half launched the Global Women's Employee Network (GWEN), one of its five Employee Network Groups (ENGs).
  • Robert Half has also been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women and was named to the FORTUNE Best Workplaces for Womenlist.
  • Robert Half is a supporter of the Women's Empowerment Principles, a joint initiative of the UN Global Compact and UN Women.

Robert Half Named to Forbes' List of World's Top Female-Friendly Companies 2022

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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In addition, a women-only public opinion survey and the number of women in executive and board roles were also considered.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, a women-only public opinion survey and the number of women in executive and board roles were also considered.
  • In 2021, Robert Half launched the Global Women's Employee Network (GWEN), one of its five Employee Network Groups (ENGs).
  • Robert Half has also been recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and was named to the FORTUNE "World's Most Admired Companies" list.
  • Robert Half is a supporter of the Women's Empowerment Principles, a joint initiative of the UN Global Compact and UN Women.

Robert Half Names Dawn Fay Operational President for Professional Talent Solutions

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half has promoted Dawn Fay to operational president, overseeing operations for professional talent solutions.

Key Points: 
  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half has promoted Dawn Fay to operational president, overseeing operations for professional talent solutions.
  • Since joining Robert Half in 1996, Fay has been instrumental in building the company's highly successful operations in the East and Southeast.
  • She has held several high-profile leadership roles, including regional director, district president and most recently, senior district president, managing 53 offices and more than 700 employees.
  • "Dawn's 26 years of experience with the company has prepared her well for this critical leadership role," said Paul F. Gentzkow, president and CEO of talent solutions at Robert Half.

Robert Half Named One of FORTUNE's Best Workplaces for Women™ 2022

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) has been named to the highly competitive FORTUNE Best Workplaces for Women list.

Key Points: 
  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) has been named to the highly competitive FORTUNE Best Workplaces for Women list.
  • The annual list is based on a survey of more than 640,000 women who work for Great Place to Work-Certified companies.
  • "This recognition underscores our commitment to supporting the women who make up more than half of our global workforce," said M. Keith Waddell, president and chief executive officer of Robert Half.
  • Robert Half has also been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women 2022 and is a supporter of the Women's Empowerment Principles, a joint initiative of the UN Global Compact and UN Women.