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The Cyber Guild Celebrates the 'Who's Who' of Cybersecurity at Annual VIP Awards Reception

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

Each year, The Cyber Guild recognizes individuals who emulate the purpose of The Cyber Guild by helping to advance cybersecurity as part of the "fabric of everyday living".

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  • Each year, The Cyber Guild recognizes individuals who emulate the purpose of The Cyber Guild by helping to advance cybersecurity as part of the "fabric of everyday living".
  • Marybeth Borgwing, Cyber Guild founder and chair shares "we are delighted to recognize such amazing individuals and organizations.
  • When commenting on the awards, Gilman Louie, Partner, Alsop Louie Partners and CEO/Co-Founder, America's Frontier Fundsaid, "I am proud to receive The Cyber Guild Ambassador Award.
  • Presented by 2021 honoree and Cyber Guild luminaireBryan Ware, CEO LookingGlass Cyber.

The Cyber Guild to Host Annual Uniting Women in Cyber Conference 'Stronger Together'

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Friday, September 23, 2022

TYSONS CORNER, Va., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cyber Guild, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of cybersecurity practices and diversity in the U.S., today announced it will hold its annual Uniting Women in Cyber Conference from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm ET on September 27 at the Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner.

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  • "The conference will uniquely unpack the human considerations around our cultural and societal norms that will enable change and growth," saidElizabeth Jimenez, lead for UWIC for The Cyber Guild and executive director at NeoSystems.
  • "The Cyber Guild is a nonprofit organization whose belief is that our world will be more secure when cybersecurity is part of the everyday fabric of life," added Mary Beth Borgwing, founder and president, The Cyber Guild.
  • The Cyber Guild is the trade association representing the national capital region's cyber security sector.
  • Founded in 2019 as a 501 c6 and c3, The Cyber Guild has deep roots in promoting cyber security sector diversity and inclusion with Uniting Women in Cyber, www.unitingwomenincyber.com .

Tennessee Higher Education Initiative and Scarritt Bennett Center Announced Inaugural Restorative Justice Fellowship

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Saturday, August 20, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tennessee Higher Education Initiative (THEI) continues to make groundbreaking inroads to opportunities for college programs in Tennessee prisons with the announcement of the Restorative Justice Initiative: Behind the Walls Fellowship in partnership with the Scarritt Bennett Center. The Inaugural collaboration was acknowledged at a community luncheon on August 1, 2022, held on the campus of Scarritt Bennett. The Restorative Justice: Behind the Wall Fellowship will allow fellows the opportunity to engage with students behind the wall pursuing their degrees through Lane College and Belmont University.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tennessee Higher Education Initiative (THEI) continues to make groundbreaking inroads to opportunities for college programs in Tennessee prisons with the announcement of the Restorative Justice Initiative: Behind the Walls Fellowship in partnership with the Scarritt Bennett Center.
  • The Inaugural collaboration was acknowledged at a community luncheon on August 1, 2022, held on the campus of Scarritt Bennett.
  • Executive Director of THEI, Dr. Laura Ferguson Mimms shared, "We are exceptionally excited about this new partnership with Scarritt Bennett to launch the Restorative Justice Fellowship.
  • Today, Scarritt Bennett Center works to continue the powerful legacy of the Scarritt students, faculty, and staff in the fight for women's empowerment, racial justice, transformative education, and spiritual formation.

United Methodist Interagency Just and Equitable Net-Zero Coalition Issues Progress Report

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Friday, April 22, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Earth Day 2021, a group of United Methodist general agencies and commissions announced a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their ministries, facilities and operations and to do so through a lens of justice and equity. The coalition is working together as they learn to measure greenhouse gas emissions generated through their ministries and identify emission reduction strategies that support the flourishing of all communities.

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  • The United Methodist Interagency Just and Equitable Net-Zero Coalition has published its first progress report a year after setting a goal of just and equitable net-zero emissions by 2050.
  • While net-zero emissions is a long-term goal, the agencies will individually set short- to medium-term targets to track progress.
  • Initially, coalition members are setting baselines to understand the sources and quantity of emissions.
  • The progress report includes summaries from each agency on their current efforts.