Telling Stories

ALVA ADDS INFLUENTIAL LEADERS TO ITS ADVISORY COUNCIL

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

HERNDON, Va., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Latino Veterans Association (ALVA) announces the addition of new members to its Advisory Council. The Advisory Council is made up of talented, experienced, and well-connected individuals who care about our veterans and commit to helping ALVA raise its visibility, identify funding opportunities, and support its activities.

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  • HERNDON, Va., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Latino Veterans Association (ALVA) announces the addition of new members to its Advisory Council.
  • The Advisory Council is made up of talented, experienced, and well-connected individuals who care about our veterans and commit to helping ALVA raise its visibility, identify funding opportunities, and support its activities.
  • He added, "they each possess unique talents, skills, and abilities and we are honored to have them join the ALVA family."
  • ALVA focuses on Workforce Development, Entrepreneurship, Telling Stories of Latino Military Contributions, Advocacy, and Benefits/Resources (particularly around health and wellness).

ID.me Appoints Renowned Computer Scientist, University of Washington Associate Director for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access in Paul G. Allen School to Advise on Technology & Equity Research

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

MCLEAN, Va., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ID.me, the secure digital identity network with more than 90 million users, announced the appointment of Tadayoshi (Yoshi) Kohno to Head of Technology & Equity Research. Kohno will leverage his expertise on the security, privacy, and equity of current and future generation technologies to support ID.me in continuing to build the future of identity for all.

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  • "Yoshi's leadership in the fields of equity, access, privacy, and security will build on ID.me's unwavering commitment to the same, increase transparency, and help provide all people with access to a digital identity."
  • Kohno is a professor in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington, where he works as the Associate Director for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access.
  • He also has adjunct appointments in the School of Law and the Information School.
  • "ID.me values innovative, user-centric technology, placing it at the forefront of digital identity," said Kohno.

Celebrities, Government and Industry Come Together at the Film and TV Conference, the Sustainable Production Forum, Oct 25-29, Produced by Green Spark Group

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

GREEN SPARK GROUP and SPF21 are committed to making the conference accessible, enhancing everyone's ability to contribute to a sustainable future.

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  • GREEN SPARK GROUP and SPF21 are committed to making the conference accessible, enhancing everyone's ability to contribute to a sustainable future.
  • "SPF21 is the gathering place for everyone interested in sustainability in the motion picture industry," says Zena Harris, President of Green Spark Group , Creative Director of the Sustainable Production Forum.
  • *About Green Spark Group: Founded in Vancouver, Canada, Green Spark Group is a full service sustainability agency, leading the entertainment industry in North America through its evolution towards sustainable practices.
  • Interview opportunities available upon request with Zena Harris, President of Green Spark Group and Creative Director of SPF.

Sustainable Sets Company Green Spark Group Hosts Sustainable Production Forum, the World's Premier Event for Greening Motion Picture, Oct. 25-29

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

In the lead up to the COP26 meeting in Glasgow, Scotland,the world's motion picture industry will be gathering at the 6th annual SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION FORUM (SPF).

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  • In the lead up to the COP26 meeting in Glasgow, Scotland,the world's motion picture industry will be gathering at the 6th annual SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION FORUM (SPF).
  • Hosted by Green Spark Group* and presented by MBS Equipment Company, Canada, SPF21 explores the theme Breaking Barriers:Every Voice Matters, Every Action Counts throughout its robust week-long event.
  • "Green Spark Group has grown the Sustainable Production Forum to become one of North America's foremost knowledge exchanges for improved practice and environmental action in motion picture.
  • *About Green Spark Group: Founded in Vancouver, Canada, Green Spark Group is a full-service sustainability agency, leading the entertainment industry through its evolution towards sustainable practices.