Presidency of Barack Obama

Beacon Global Strategies Adds Two National Security Experts to Its Growing Team and Announces Several Senior Promotions

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

"Additionally, we extend our congratulations to Barry, Julie, Ivan, and Louis on their well-deserved promotions."

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  • "Additionally, we extend our congratulations to Barry, Julie, Ivan, and Louis on their well-deserved promotions."
  • Prior to joining Beacon, Mr. Hall served as Senior Director for Growth at Peraton, overseeing growth pursuits at the National Security Agency (NSA) across three business units.
  • Before joining BGS, Ms. Grundman was a Senior Manager at PwC UK, where she led the Cybersecurity in Mergers & Acquisitions team.
  • Prior to IronNet, Ms. Grundman oversaw the cybersecurity portfolio at Business Executives for National Security (BENS), working closely with government partners.

Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg joins Ford Foundation as a senior fellow

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Ford Foundation announced that Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, PhD will join the organization as a senior fellow. Kamau-Rutenberg is an activist and academic known for her extensive work on women's leadership. During her fellowship, she will leverage her decades of experience supporting women's empowerment to scale Black Women in Executive Leadership (B-WEL), a global initiative focused on improving the numbers, experiences, and impact of Black women in senior and executive leadership across sectors. She will also work closely with Ford's Director for Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice International, the BUILD team, and Ford's fellowship team to inform the foundation's intersectional work to advance social justice.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Ford Foundation announced that Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, PhD will join the organization as a senior fellow.
  • "Long inspired by the Ford Foundation's vision, and with deep admiration for this team of grantmakers and thought leaders, I am thrilled to be joining the foundation as a Senior Fellow.
  • Before founding B-WEL, Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg served as the inaugural director of the Rise Program, a joint initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust.
  • She also sits on the Board of the Autodesk Foundation, Syngenta Foundation, Landesa, the Global Food Banking Network, and the council of Co-Impact's Gender Fund & the African Climate Foundation.

PORTER WRIGHT EXPANDS WASHINGTON OFFICE, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS PRACTICE

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Porter Wright, one of the oldest continuously-operating law firms in the United States, today announced expansion of its Washington, D.C., office, bringing on four senior-level government affairs principals with extensive global experience across U.S. executive and legislative branches and national media.

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  • "This team will ensure Porter Wright clients' voices and interests are heard in this dynamic environment."
  • "No matter who holds power in Washington, government relations matter more than ever," says Holly Kozlowski , partner-in-charge of the firm's Washington, D.C., office.
  • Just last year, Porter Wright expanded its public policy and regulation practice, hiring Adrian Snead (previous counsel and foreign policy advisor to U.S.
  • More information on the new members of the Porter Wright Washington office:
    Raul Alvillar is a senior executive with two decades of experience in external affairs, strategic planning, community relations and political affairs.

Vintage Investment Partners Announces Two New Members of Its Strategic Advisory Board

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Dr. Haj-Yehia served between 2019-2023 as Executive Group Chairman of Bank Leumi, the largest and oldest bank in Israel.

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  • Dr. Haj-Yehia served between 2019-2023 as Executive Group Chairman of Bank Leumi, the largest and oldest bank in Israel.
  • "I am thrilled to have Samer and Andy join our Strategic Advisory Board.
  • More importantly, both bring unique experience and perspectives to Vintage that we are thrilled to tap", said Alan Feld, Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Vintage.
  • The other members of the Vintage SAB include: Bradley Bloom, Former Chairman and Co-Founder of Berkshire Partners, Mark Dubowitz, CEO, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, Ambassador S. Fitzgerald Haney, Former U.S.

Luminaries Across Healthcare and Tech Join Suki's Advisory Board Alongside A New Chief Revenue Officer

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Suki, the leader of voice artificial intelligence for healthcare, announces its new advisory board of six distinguished executives across healthcare and technology. The board will serve as trusted advisors on commercial and technical strategies, leveraging their deep expertise to help Suki accomplish its mission of making healthcare tech assistive and invisible. One of the board's primary focuses will be to guide technical roadmap and areas of expansion to ensure innovations are valuable to users and health systems. The board believes in Suki's mission and is dedicated to continuing its trailblazing growth to help enhance the lives of healthcare professionals by harnessing the power of technology.

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  • The board will serve as trusted advisors on commercial and technical strategies, leveraging their deep expertise to help Suki accomplish its mission of making healthcare tech assistive and invisible.
  • The board believes in Suki's mission and is dedicated to continuing its trailblazing growth to help enhance the lives of healthcare professionals by harnessing the power of technology.
  • In addition to the advisory board, Suki is bolstering its leadership team by appointing Michael Maus as Chief Revenue Officer to oversee all commercial activity and drive growth.
  • Ujjwal Singh: With 25+ years of experience in the space, Singh is the Chief Product and Technology Officer at Multiverse.

Gilbane Building Company Names Tabitha Scott as Executive Sustainability Officer to Lead Progressive Carbon Neutral Commitment

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Monday, January 22, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company, the leading, global family-owned construction management firm, has named Tabitha Scott as its Executive Sustainability Officer to champion its efforts to reach carbon neutral. In this role, Ms. Scott will lead global sustainability practices across the enterprise in support of client projects and Gilbane's progressive building strategies. Ms. Scott will join Gilbane's team of multi-disciplinary building professionals to continue advancement of the company's strong leadership position in green building.

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  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company, the leading, global family-owned construction management firm, has named Tabitha Scott as its Executive Sustainability Officer to champion its efforts to reach carbon neutral.
  • In this role, Ms. Scott will lead global sustainability practices across the enterprise in support of client projects and Gilbane's progressive building strategies.
  • "As a family-owned company with a 150-plus year history, Gilbane deeply believes in building a sustainable future," said Adam Jelen, President & CEO, Gilbane Building Company.
  • "I look forward to helping Gilbane serve its clients that are preparing for next generation needs," said Tabitha Scott, Executive Sustainability Officer of Gilbane Building Company.

Axinn Promotes James Hunsberger, Kail Jethmalani, and David Pearl to Partner, Carol Liu to Counsel

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider announced today that it has promoted James Hunsberger, Kail Jethmalani, and David Pearl to partner, and Carol Liu to counsel, effective January 1, 2024.

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  • Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider announced today that it has promoted James Hunsberger, Kail Jethmalani, and David Pearl to partner, and Carol Liu to counsel, effective January 1, 2024.
  • Kail Jethmalani , based in Axinn’s New York office, represents clients across industries in all areas of antitrust law, including high-stakes litigation, mergers, and investigations.
  • David Pearl , based in Axinn’s Washington, D.C. office, has extensive experience with all aspects of antitrust law, including litigation, merger review, government investigations, and counseling.
  • Carol Liu , based in Axinn’s New York office, represents clients in all aspects of antitrust law, including mergers, high-stakes litigation, government investigations, and antitrust counseling.

Jonathon Nevett and Karen Thiel join Prevent Cancer Foundation board of directors

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Alexandria, Va., Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation® announces the election of Jonathon Nevett and Karen Thiel to the Foundation’s board of directors.

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  • Alexandria, Va., Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation® announces the election of Jonathon Nevett and Karen Thiel to the Foundation’s board of directors.
  • The Prevent Cancer Foundation is proud to welcome these accomplished individuals into their new roles.
  • Mr. Nevett is a cancer survivor and shared what he learned about early detection in a recent blog post for PIR.
  • “We’re thrilled to have Jon and Karen’s expertise as they join our dynamic board and staff to help us achieve better outcomes for all,” said Jody Hoyos, CEO of the Prevent Cancer Foundation.

Lynda Tran, Former Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Joins STV's Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Tran joins another long-time public servant, John Porcari, on the STV Board.

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  • Tran joins another long-time public servant, John Porcari, on the STV Board.
  • Tran joins another long-time public servant, John Porcari, on the STV Board.
  • "We are thrilled to have an esteemed industry leader and talented changemaker like Lynda join our Board of Directors," said Greg Kelly, P.E., CEO at STV.
  • in Communications from the University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree in International Policy and Development from Georgetown University.

American Institutes for Research Welcomes Mayra E. Alvarez and Michael A. Stoll to the Board of Directors

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Arlington, Va., Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is adding two members to its Board of Directors with deep expertise in the areas of public health, labor markets, and poverty.

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  • Arlington, Va., Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is adding two members to its Board of Directors with deep expertise in the areas of public health, labor markets, and poverty.
  • Mayra E. Alvarez , a national leader in public health policy and systems, and Michael A. Stoll , an expert in labor markets and the causes and impacts of poverty, will join the Board at this month’s meeting.
  • “We are excited to have Mayra E. Alvarez and Michael A. Stoll on the Board and welcome the deep expertise they bring to key areas of AIR’s work,” said Patricia B. Gurin , chair of the AIR Board of Directors.
  • He received his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s from the University of California, Berkeley.