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Col. Jennifer Pritzker Named Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Caregiver Ally Award Recipient

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Chicago, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TAWANI Enterprises is pleased to announce its President and CEO, Col. Jennifer Pritzker, was named the 2023 Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Caregiver Ally award recipient during the Foundation’s annual Heroes & History Makers celebration on October 11 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.

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  • Chicago, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TAWANI Enterprises is pleased to announce its President and CEO, Col. Jennifer Pritzker, was named the 2023 Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Caregiver Ally award recipient during the Foundation’s annual Heroes & History Makers celebration on October 11 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
  • Hidden Heroes encourages military caregivers to connect to resources and inspires individuals and organizations to support military caregivers in their communities.
  • She is also the founder of three non-profits: Pritzker Military Foundation, TAWANI Foundation, and the Pritzker Military Museum & Library.
  • The gift, which will be payable over four years, will support the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s caregiver programs and community outreach.

Kathy Roberts: From Discover Bank President To Blockchain CEO

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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As CEO, Kathy Roberts hopes to transform how people engage with cryptocurrencies.

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  • As CEO, Kathy Roberts hopes to transform how people engage with cryptocurrencies.
  • In 1986, Roberts began her career at Discover Card as a "dawner," or early executive team member.
  • Roberts continued to excel at Discover, eventually rising to the position of President of Discover Bank from 2000 to 2006.
  • Roberts was also appointed as Business Council to the Delaware Bank Commissioner by the Governor of Delaware.

Thelma A. Sias is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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MILWAUKEE, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thelma A. Sias is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Professional for three decades of praiseworthy Executive Leadership and continued dedication to community service.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thelma A. Sias is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Professional for three decades of praiseworthy Executive Leadership and continued dedication to community service.
  • A native of Mayersville, Mississippi, Ms. Sias was one of 11 children born to the late Roosevelt and Pauline Sias.
  • After high school, Ms. Sias furthered her education in Atlanta, GA, at Clark College (now known as Clark Atlanta University).
  • Among her many career accolades, Ms. Sias was selected for the 2015 Milwaukee Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Hall of Fame.

Thelma A. Sias is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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MILWAUKEE, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thelma A. Sias is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Professional for three decades of pioneering Executive Leadership and continued commitment to community service.

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  • MILWAUKEE, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thelma A. Sias is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Professional for three decades of pioneering Executive Leadership and continued commitment to community service.
  • A native of Mayersville, Mississippi, Ms. Sias was one of 11 children born to the late Roosevelt and Pauline Sias.
  • After high school, Ms. Sias furthered her education in Atlanta, GA, at Clark College (now known as Clark Atlanta University).
  • Among her many career accolades, Ms. Sias was selected for the 2015 Milwaukee Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Hall of Fame.

As Canada Marks 100th Anniversary of First Successful Injection of Insulin, JDRF Canada Sets Out to Make History Again

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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The campaign aims to accelerate the pace of T1D research being done in Canada to help find a cure.

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  • The campaign aims to accelerate the pace of T1D research being done in Canada to help find a cure.
  • Lets Make History Again is truly a rallying cry for all Canadians who have been impacted by diabetes, says Dave Prowten, President and CEO of JDRF Canada.
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    Camping in solidarity with our Leaders in History will be our 100 Ambassadors of History families.
  • As we celebrate our own 100th anniversary this year, we continue our longstanding commitment to making life in Canada better.

The Sister Accord Foundation Launches The Sister Accord Accelerator for Female Entrepreneurs

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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The Pandemic has led to an unprecedented rise in female entrepreneurs, specifically Black female entrepreneurs launching new businesses.

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  • The Pandemic has led to an unprecedented rise in female entrepreneurs, specifically Black female entrepreneurs launching new businesses.
  • The Sister Accord Accelerator is the latest initiative from the Sister Accord Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering girls and women, with the mission of teaching one billion girls and women how to love themselves and each other.
  • Since late 2019, between The Sister Accord Foundation & The Sister Accord, LLC, over $120,000 in grants, scholarships, and financial support has been given to individuals to pay rent, mortgage, and other bills.
  • The Sister Accord Foundation also celebrated its move to become an official global organization with the launch of a Sister Accord chapter in Harare, Zimbabwe.