Mathematics

Saia Team Members Recognized as Top Women to Watch

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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“Heather has spent her career working to help Saia grow,” said Executive Vice President of Operations Patrick Sugar.

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  • “Heather has spent her career working to help Saia grow,” said Executive Vice President of Operations Patrick Sugar.
  • “Both Heather and Sarmona go above and beyond to mentor and inspire women at Saia.
  • They have shown such a willingness to share their knowledge and experiences to help other women navigate their professional journeys and achieve their goals,” stated Benton.
  • They work for a broad range of companies including motor carriers, third-party logistics companies, equipment manufacturers, retailer truck dealers, and more.

The Standard Announces Retirement of Sally Manafi; Lauren Canfield Named New Corporate Actuary and Chief Risk Officer

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Standard Insurance Company ( The Standard ) announced today that Lauren Canfield, assistant vice president and actuary in Actuarial Transformation, will become vice president, corporate actuary and chief risk officer effective April 1, 2024.

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  • Standard Insurance Company ( The Standard ) announced today that Lauren Canfield, assistant vice president and actuary in Actuarial Transformation, will become vice president, corporate actuary and chief risk officer effective April 1, 2024.
  • Canfield will succeed Sally Manafi, vice president, corporate actuary and chief risk officer, who previously announced her decision to retire.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240327644713/en/
    Sally Manafi, Retiring Vice President, Corporate Actuary and Chief Risk Officer at The Standard (Photo: Business Wire)
    “In her previous roles, Lauren provided key actuarial consultation and insight on financial and capital forecasting, investments and across multiple product lines.
  • As vice president, corporate actuary and chief risk officer for StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., Standard Insurance Company and The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Canfield will be responsible for enterprise risk management, asset liability management and economic capital management.

Syllo Bolsters Leadership Team with Appointments of Eric Wall and Oz Ben-Ami

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Syllo , the litigation platform for the AI era , today announced the appointments of Eric Wall, Executive Vice President, and Oz Ben-Ami, Head of Platforms.

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  • Syllo , the litigation platform for the AI era , today announced the appointments of Eric Wall, Executive Vice President, and Oz Ben-Ami, Head of Platforms.
  • Ben-Ami, who started at Syllo in late 2023, steers Syllo’s strategies around platform and secure deployment.
  • Wall previously served as CEO of Equivity, which provides dedicated virtual assistant services to individuals and organizations.
  • “We are excited to welcome Eric and Oz to Syllo.

Howmet Aerospace Announces Leadership Appointment

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Effective April 8, 2024, Johan (John) Wall will join Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) as President, Engineered Structures.

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  • Effective April 8, 2024, Johan (John) Wall will join Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) as President, Engineered Structures.
  • In this role, John will have responsibility for all Engineered Structures employees and locations globally.
  • John will be based in Cleveland, OH, and will report directly to John Plant, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • During his 17-year tenure with PCC, John held roles of progressive accountability including Regional Vice President of PCC Aerostructures, General Manager – Aerospace Dynamics International, General Manager – Centra Industries, Director of Sales – Centra Industries, and Director of Quality – Centra Industries.

Beyond, Inc. Names Carlisha Robinson Chief Customer Officer Leading User Experience Across Suite of Brands

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Beyond, Inc. (NYSE: BYON), owner of online retail giants Overstock, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Zulily, today announced the promotion of Carlisha Robinson to Chief Customer Officer, effective immediately.

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  • Beyond, Inc. (NYSE: BYON), owner of online retail giants Overstock, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Zulily, today announced the promotion of Carlisha Robinson to Chief Customer Officer, effective immediately.
  • In her new role, she’s responsible for all product management and user experience (UX) functions across the company, overseeing our customer file, enhancing our loyalty program, improving customer service, and launching Beyond+ product and service offerings.
  • “With her strategic vision and understanding of customer wants and needs, I am confident in Carlisha’s ability to elevate the user experience and deliver unmatched value to our customers."
  • Robinson earned her “tiger stripes” from Grambling State University with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and mathematics.

Stride, Inc. Announces the 2024 Career Connect Webinar Series to Help Students Explore Career Opportunities with National Employers

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Stride, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of online and blended education programs, announced today that K12 will hold a 2024 Career Connect webinar series featuring industry-leading employers.

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  • Stride, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of online and blended education programs, announced today that K12 will hold a 2024 Career Connect webinar series featuring industry-leading employers.
  • Through these webinars, K12-powered students nationwide can learn about on-demand careers, explore career paths, and apply for internships and jobs.
  • Hiring managers and company representatives will discuss how to search, apply, and interview for job opportunities during each online event.
  • The 2024 Career Connect webinar series will be hosted on Pathful , a workforce readiness system that integrates college and career exploration, work-based learning, and employability platforms.

Milliman awards 20 Opportunity Scholarships in program’s seventh year

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of its Opportunity Scholarship program.

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  • Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of its Opportunity Scholarship program.
  • Since 2017, its inaugural year, Milliman has awarded 126 scholarships.
  • “Milliman is honored to help these exceptional students meet their educational goals,” said Milliman CEO Dermot Corry.
  • “Our Opportunity Scholarship awards reduce the financial challenges students face and help them focus on building a foundation for a successful career.

Centerville City Schools TWO YEARS AHEAD of National Average in Math

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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While the majority of schools across America are facing daunting learning losses, particularly in mathematics, Centerville City Schools are flipping the script.

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  • While the majority of schools across America are facing daunting learning losses, particularly in mathematics, Centerville City Schools are flipping the script.
  • In fact, Centerville students in grades 3-8 are improving twice as fast as the rest of the nation in math, despite the pandemic.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319860334/en/
    Centerville City Schools student math performance exceeded pre-pandemic levels, putting the Ohio district 2 years ahead of the national average using Carnegie Learning's math curriculum.
  • We’re proud to have the opportunity to collaborate with Centerville City Schools to help students succeed.”

Dune Real Estate Partners Announces Promotions

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Prior to that, Mr. Chan worked for Berkeley Partners, a real estate investment and operating firm which specializes in light industrial real estate, from 2009 to 2010.

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  • Prior to that, Mr. Chan worked for Berkeley Partners, a real estate investment and operating firm which specializes in light industrial real estate, from 2009 to 2010.
  • Prior to joining Dune in 2019, Ms. Scieszka was an Associate at Walton Street Capital focused on the acquisition of commercial real estate.
  • Prior to joining Dune in early 2019, Mr. McLaughlin was a Consultant on the Real Estate Valuation team at Deloitte where he advised clients to effectively procure, manage, and value investments in real estate to maximize returns and reduce risk.
  • Prior to joining Dune in 2021, Mr. Hassid worked in numerous investment capacities at Kennedy Wilson (NYSE: KW), a global real estate investment company that owns, operates and invests in real estate located in the Western United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

CEO Devin McGranahan Selects Western Union Scholar of the Year

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) and the Western Union Foundation are proud to recognize Arian Hajihassani as our CEO Scholar of the Year, the organization’s highest scholarship award for the 2023-2024 school year.

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  • The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) and the Western Union Foundation are proud to recognize Arian Hajihassani as our CEO Scholar of the Year, the organization’s highest scholarship award for the 2023-2024 school year.
  • “Arian’s academic achievements and contributions to medical science as an undergraduate student are truly remarkable,” said Devin McGranahan, CEO of Western Union.
  • “Western Union and the Western Union Foundation are proud to support Arian’s academic journey.
  • Now in his final year, he is thrilled to have been recognized as Devin McGranahan’s Western Union CEO Scholar of the Year, which includes an additional financial award.