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Arizona Center for Civic Leadership Announces Its 2024 Flinn-Brown Fellows

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星期三, 五月 15, 2024
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“We are delighted to introduce a new group of Arizona civic leaders of many political perspectives, life experiences, and career paths to the Flinn-Brown experience,” said Dawn Wallace, Flinn Foundation vice president, civic leadership.

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  • “We are delighted to introduce a new group of Arizona civic leaders of many political perspectives, life experiences, and career paths to the Flinn-Brown experience,” said Dawn Wallace, Flinn Foundation vice president, civic leadership.
  • All 465 Flinn-Brown Fellows are invited to “ Collaboration: A Network That Invokes Change ,” a full-day professional-development and networking opportunity in downtown Phoenix.
  • The Fellows, who are selected through a competitive process, represent nine of Arizona’s counties: Cochise, Coconino, Graham, Maricopa, Mohave, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai, and Yuma.
  • : Member, Flinn Foundation Board of Directors;
    The Flinn Foundation launched the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership in 2011 to develop a statewide network of civic leaders seeking solutions to Arizona’s long-term issues.

The Latino Community Foundation Announces Get-Out-the-Vote Investments in California, Arizona, and Nevada Ahead of 2024 General Election

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星期四, 四月 11, 2024
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On the eve of the certification of California’s 2024 primary election results, the Latino Community Foundation (LCF) announced today $800,000 in grants to 19 Latino-led organizations in California, Arizona, and Nevada to target early Latino voter engagement ahead of the general election.

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  • On the eve of the certification of California’s 2024 primary election results, the Latino Community Foundation (LCF) announced today $800,000 in grants to 19 Latino-led organizations in California, Arizona, and Nevada to target early Latino voter engagement ahead of the general election.
  • “America’s destiny and the destiny of Latinos are intertwined like never before,” said Julián Castro, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation.
  • “Through our grantmaking, the Latino Community Foundation intends on harnessing that power to strengthen and preserve our democracy in this upcoming election and beyond.”
    California is home to five competitive congressional seats in this upcoming election.
  • Today, LCF will ramp up investments to the following organizations who are organizing and mobilizing Latino voters in key areas:

PENN FOSTER GROUP OPENS ARIZONA CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024
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PHOENIX, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Penn Foster Group, a leading provider of digital and data-driven learning solutions for high-demand skills and jobs, today announced the opening of its Arizona Center of Excellence, marking its largest on-site space and signifying its continued national presence beyond existing employee hubs in Atlanta, Lehi, Utah, and Scranton, Pa.

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  • "The expansion into Arizona marks a significant milestone as we continue to create innovative pathways to learner success," said Kermit Cook, Penn Foster Group CEO.
  • "With this expansion, we are thrilled to welcome new insights and perspectives that will further our vibrant company culture," said Terri Runyon Walker, Chief People Officer at Penn Foster Group.
  • Penn Foster Group continues to serve learners around the world and employ professionals across the country.
  • At Penn Foster Group, we are transforming online learning to help learners by bringing together Penn Foster, CareerStep, Ashworth College, James Madison High School, the New York Institute of Photography, the New York Institute of Art and Design, and other education platforms.

Flinn Foundation Names Leadership of Arizona’s Statewide Bioscience Committee

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星期二, 二月 27, 2024
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The committee, administered by the Flinn Foundation, is the statewide leadership group responsible for overseeing Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap, the long-term strategic plan to guide the growth and development of the state’s bioscience sector.

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  • The committee, administered by the Flinn Foundation, is the statewide leadership group responsible for overseeing Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap, the long-term strategic plan to guide the growth and development of the state’s bioscience sector.
  • Barton, who became a committee member in 2013, will be in a committee leadership position for the first time.
  • Over the next 18 months, the committee’s guidance will be critical in the Flinn Foundation’s planned update to Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap—the first since 2014.
  • Carter joins a distinguished group of community and bioscience leaders who have led the committee since its inception in 2002.

AGB Welcomes Two New Higher Education Leaders to Board of Directors

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星期四, 二月 29, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) announced today that Marie Sullivan and Tom Sullivan (no relation) were elected to the AGB Board of Directors, joining 15 other distinguished leaders. AGB is the premier organization advocating strategic board governance in higher education.

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  • Marie Sullivan and Tom Sullivan, two seasoned higher education leaders, will join 15 other members of AGB's board.
  • AGB is the premier organization advocating strategic board governance in higher education.
  • Higher education is facing real challenges, and AGB recognizes our board members as integral to both AGB's and higher education's future success.
  • Higher education is facing real challenges, and AGB recognizes our board members as integral to both AGB's and higher education's future success.

Flinn Foundation Adds Two Phoenix Business Leaders to Its Board of Directors

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星期一, 二月 12, 2024
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Arizona business leaders Chris Camacho and Adam Goodman—the heads of Greater Phoenix Economic Council and Goodmans, respectively—have been elected to the Flinn Foundation board of directors.

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  • Arizona business leaders Chris Camacho and Adam Goodman—the heads of Greater Phoenix Economic Council and Goodmans, respectively—have been elected to the Flinn Foundation board of directors.
  • Goodman represents the third generation to lead the Goodmans family business, a furniture and office design company.
  • “Both Chris and Adam are dynamic, innovative leaders whose energy and expertise in economic development and business will be strong additions to the Flinn board of directors,” said Tammy McLeod, Ph.D., Flinn Foundation president and CEO.
  • The first meeting for Camacho and Goodman as members of the Flinn Foundation board of directors will be in March.

DocGo Expands Mobile Health Services with Santa Cruz County, Arizona Department of Health

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星期二, 十二月 19, 2023
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(Nasdaq:DCGO), a leading provider of technology-enabled mobile health services, today announced the expansion of its vaccination and public health initiatives in Arizona through a new contract with the Department of Health in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.

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  • (Nasdaq:DCGO), a leading provider of technology-enabled mobile health services, today announced the expansion of its vaccination and public health initiatives in Arizona through a new contract with the Department of Health in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
  • Beginning in late November, DocGo now operates a mobile clinic to enhance vaccine accessibility in a rural area with limited access to medical resources.
  • Santa Cruz County is designated as a medically underserved area by the Arizona Department of Health Services.
  • DocGo previously offered flu and COVID vaccines in mobile clinics with Santa Cruz County Health Department, as well as with the Maricopa County Health Department and the state of Arizona Department of Health.

Center for the Future of Arizona and The Flinn Foundation Release New Civic Health Data

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星期四, 十一月 16, 2023
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PHOENIX, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to bringing Arizonans together to create a stronger and brighter future for the state, releases new data highlighting Arizona's need for improved civic engagement in partnership with the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at The Flinn Foundation.

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  • PHOENIX, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to bringing Arizonans together to create a stronger and brighter future for the state, releases new data highlighting Arizona's need for improved civic engagement in partnership with the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at The Flinn Foundation .
  • Yet, according to the organization's Gallup Arizona Survey , over 70% of Arizonans want civic engagement that solves problems and democracy that works for all.
  • The recently updated Arizona Civic Health Progress Meter, including the Civic Participation Progress Meter and the Connected Communities Progress Meter , also reveals:
    A decline from 2019 to 2021 in community connectedness across the state.
  • "The data from our updated Arizona Civic Health Progress Meter helps inform our work moving forward and we couldn't have a more valuable partner in this effort than The Flinn Foundation."

SOHM Collaborates with University of Arizona Center for Innovation to Advance ABBIE, a Groundbreaking Non-Viral Gene-Editing Technology

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星期二, 十月 10, 2023
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UACI is a leading science and tech startup incubator that is directly connected to the University of Arizona.

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  • UACI is a leading science and tech startup incubator that is directly connected to the University of Arizona.
  • SOHM chose to advance the revolutionary ABBIE at UACI because of the robust resources and specialized infrastructure.
  • SOHM will establish offices and a wet lab bench, utilizing the best-practices environment with certified Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) to fast-track development.
  • “We are delighted to assist SOHM and the development of ABBIE technology.

Prominent Canadian Business Leader Joins University of Arizona Tech Parks Governance

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星期五, 八月 25, 2023
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TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tech Parks Arizona is pleased to announce the appointment of Glenn Williamson to the board of directors which oversees the University of Arizona’s tech parks.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tech Parks Arizona is pleased to announce the appointment of Glenn Williamson to the board of directors which oversees the University of Arizona’s tech parks.
  • The CABC has worked and influenced the existing 500 Canadian companies in Arizona, and we look forward to increasing those numbers with Tech Parks Arizona,” said Williamson.
  • TECH PARKS ARIZONA creates the “Interactive Ground” that generates, attracts, and retains technology companies and talent in alignment with the research, mission and goals of the University of Arizona.
  • Tech Parks Arizona directs the UA Tech Park, the UA Tech Park at The Bridges and the University of Arizona Center for Innovation, placing the highest priority on recruiting companies desiring connectivity to the University of Arizona.