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The University of La Verne Celebrates the Inauguration of its 19th President

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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"We are all standing together on a bridge. Our bridge has been built with the bricks of who we are. An institution founded by a Church (of the Brethren) whose values built the Peace Corps –-- one of the greatest peace-making and bridge-building entities of our time," said Mahdavi in her inaugural address. "We are a university that trains and produces students who go out and transform the communities in which they live. We are a community that wraps each other in love and picks each other up when we fall. We are the model of higher education because we embrace the AND - breadth AND depth; professional skills AND critical thinking; access AND excellence; pedagogy AND research AND inclusive prosperity."

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  • LA VERNE, Calif. , Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The inauguration of Pardis Mahdavi, PhD, held Oct. 13, 2023, was a celebration of the University of La Verne's 19th president and the institution's core values, collective impact, and commitment to bridging educational excellence, equality, and innovation with the region and beyond.
  • Held on the historic Southern California campus in the City of La Verne, the event featured community, culture, and collected thoughts from esteemed guests and the president on the university's impact in the next era.
  • Mahdavi took office as president of the University of La Verne on August 15, 2023.
  • She has spent more than 20 years in higher education, most recently serving as the provost and executive vice president at the University of Montana.

Palm Tree LLC Appoints Derek Alderton as Vice Chairman

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Palm Tree LLC (“Palm Tree”), the modern M&A advisor that provides integrated investment banking, transaction support, and strategic finance services for private equity firms and businesses worldwide, today announced the appointment of Derek J. Alderton to the newly created role of Vice Chairman.

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  • Palm Tree LLC (“Palm Tree”), the modern M&A advisor that provides integrated investment banking, transaction support, and strategic finance services for private equity firms and businesses worldwide, today announced the appointment of Derek J. Alderton to the newly created role of Vice Chairman.
  • Mr. Alderton was an early investor in Palm Tree, has been a trusted strategic advisor to the firm since 2016, and served on its advisory board since 2017.
  • As Vice Chairman, he will expand his direct involvement in guiding the strategic direction of the firm as well as supporting future growth initiatives.
  • “Derek has been instrumental in providing wise and valuable counsel to me, and integral in elevating Palm Tree to new heights,” said Pardis Nasseri , CEO of Palm Tree.

Infectious Disease Expert Pardis Sabeti, M.D., Ph.D. Joins Board of The 221b Foundation

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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"CRISPR is uniquely suited to meet the global need for accurate, rapid and affordable diagnostic testing," said Bryan DeChairo, board member of The 221b Foundation and president and CEO of Sherlock Biosciences.

Key Points: 
  • "CRISPR is uniquely suited to meet the global need for accurate, rapid and affordable diagnostic testing," said Bryan DeChairo, board member of The 221b Foundation and president and CEO of Sherlock Biosciences.
  • Pardis has been a fierce global health advocate for her entire career, and will provide invaluable counsel as we deliver on our mission."
  • Through donations of equipment and resources, The 221b Foundation provided much needed support to help Nepal stem the spread of COVID-19 and bolster the countries testing strategy.
  • The Foundation provides global health partners with access to Sherlock Biosciences' products and IP through distribution and licensing.