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Mellon Foundation Awards More Than $18 Million to Public Colleges and Universities for Race, Ethnic, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mellon Foundation announced today that as part of an ongoing commitment to supporting humanities-based learning, the foundation has awarded more than $18 million to 95 public college and university programs—across 66 institutions—that boldly advance the study of race, ethnicity, gender or sexuality through its new 'Affirming Multivocal Humanities' initiative. Funding will support both established and novel curricular programs and co-curricular activities ranging from undergraduate research projects and guest speaker series, microgrants for community organizations and external programs to promote clear understandings of the fields to the public.

Key Points: 
  • As the nation's largest funder of the arts, culture, and humanities, Mellon has long supported the exploration of multivocality within the academic space.
  • Through the Affirming Multivocal Humanities initiative, the foundation further addresses the continuing need for nuanced scholarship on the breadth of the human experience through race, ethnic, gender, and sexuality studies.
  • As part of Affirming Multivocal Humanities, Mellon offered grants of $100,000 to public colleges and universities that awarded at least ten bachelor's degrees in women's/gender and sexuality studies or in any individual US ethnic studies field in 2021.
  • The expansion will focus on programs that link Ethnic Studies concepts to Gender and Sexuality Studies to embed intersectionality into the course content and program frameworks.

2024 VISION Summit: SprintRay to Unveil Cutting Edge BioMaterial Innovation Lab

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SprintRay proudly announces its 2024 VISION Summit, a groundbreaking event highlighting the company's significant strides in shaping the future of dental 3D printing. This summit will focus on innovative advancements in material science, a testament to the company's commitment to continually revolutionizing the industry.

Key Points: 
  • A dedicated space where cutting-edge materials are conceived, developed, and tested, challenging the limits of what is possible in dental 3D printing.
  • SprintRay chemists and engineers are set to reveal the latest advancements in dental biomaterial innovation, promising to reshape the landscape of 3D printing in dentistry.
  • Ehsan Barjesteh, PhD - Head of SprintRay BioMaterial Innovation Lab, Associate Professor at Long Beach State University, Former Material Scientist at Henkel AG
    Dr. Steven Y. Shao, DMD - Clinical Director of SprintRay BioMaterial Innovation Lab, Owner of Sunrise Dental Center in Huntington Beach, CA
    Amir Mansouri, PhD - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SprintRay, Inc.
    Hossein Bassir, MA - Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of SprintRay, Inc.
  • In 2023, SprintRay achieved groundbreaking milestones by developing new resins, utilizing NanoFusion technology to introduce ceramic-infused materials that were once deemed unprintable.

North County Endodontics, LLC Announces New Website, New Doctor

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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ENCINITAS, Calif., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- North County Endodontics, the leading provider of root canal treatments and endodontic services in North San Diego County, is pleased to announce several exciting updates. The practice recently launched a new website, https://www.northcountyendo.com. The updated and mobile-friendly site provides an overview of their services, doctor biographies, patient reviews and testimonials, appointment requests, and more.

Key Points: 
  • North County Endodontics, the leading provider of root canal treatments and endodontic services in North San Diego County, is pleased to announce several exciting updates.
  • ENCINITAS, Calif., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- North County Endodontics, the leading provider of root canal treatments and endodontic services in North San Diego County, is pleased to announce several exciting updates.
  • I look forward to contributing my specialized training and experience to uphold North County Endodontics' standard of excellence in patient care.
  • North County Endodontics offers a full range of endodontic services using specialized technology such as GentleWave for your family including:

Sunstone Management Named to Inc.’s 2023 List of Founder-Friendly Investors

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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“We’re very honored to be part of this prestigious list,” John Keisler, Sunstone’s CEO and Managing Partner, said.

Key Points: 
  • “We’re very honored to be part of this prestigious list,” John Keisler, Sunstone’s CEO and Managing Partner, said.
  • To compile the list, Inc. went straight to the source: entrepreneurs who have sold to private equity and venture capital firms.
  • To see the complete list, go to: https://www.inc.com/founder-friendly-investors/2023
    Introduced in 2019, the Founder-Friendly Investors list quickly established itself as one of Inc.’s most resourceful franchises.
  • The November 2023 issue of Inc. magazine is available online now at https://www.inc.com/magazine and will be on newsstands beginning October 31.

Veritone Appoints Former Police Chief Jorge Cisneros as Advisor

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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(NASDAQ: VERI), a leader in designing human-centered AI solutions, today announced that it has appointed former Anaheim, Calif. Chief of Police Jorge Cisneros as a Law Enforcement Advisor of Veritone Public Sector.

Key Points: 
  • (NASDAQ: VERI), a leader in designing human-centered AI solutions, today announced that it has appointed former Anaheim, Calif. Chief of Police Jorge Cisneros as a Law Enforcement Advisor of Veritone Public Sector.
  • “I am honored to join Veritone on a shared mission to empower law enforcement with tools for improving public safety,” said Cisneros.
  • He began his career in 1991 as a detective and police officer with the Long Beach Police Department, eventually serving as Chief of the Huntington Park Police Department in Los Angeles County and later as the Chief of the University of California, Irvine Police Department.
  • Most recently, Cisneros served as the 36th Chief of the Anaheim Police Department, overseeing nearly 600 employees, from 2018 until his retirement earlier this year.

Winston Law announces Its 2023 An End to Stigma Within the Justice System Scholarship Winner

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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DAVIE, Fla., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Winston Law, a personal injury firm, proudly announces its 2023 An End to Stigma Within the Justice System Scholarship winner.

Key Points: 
  • South Florida law firm awards $2,500 scholarship to law student committed to reducing stigma and prejudice in the legal system.
  • DAVIE, Fla., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Winston Law , a personal injury firm, proudly announces its 2023 An End to Stigma Within the Justice System Scholarship winner.
  • Blake Krawl, a student at the University of California at Long Beach, is the recipient of the inaugural An End to Stigma Within the Justice System Scholarship offered by Winston Law.
  • The scholarship awards Mr. Krawl with $2,500 toward his educational costs as a law student at the UCLA School of Law.

SOS, YOUR BEACH IS NEXT: MOVE 'EM OUT Advocates for the Immediate Protection of New Jersey’s Coastal Beauty Amidst Proposed Development of the Largest US Offshore Wind Farm Project Ever

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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Backed by Long Beach Island’s Coalition: including Long Beach Township, Beach Haven, Ship Bottom, Surf City, Harvey Cedars, Barnegat Light, and the “LBI Municipalities”.

Key Points: 
  • Backed by Long Beach Island’s Coalition: including Long Beach Township, Beach Haven, Ship Bottom, Surf City, Harvey Cedars, Barnegat Light, and the “LBI Municipalities”.
  • MOVE ‘EM OUT passionately champions the protection of New Jersey’s public beaches and its rich coastal legacy.
  • The nonprofit represents residents, businesses, local and international visitors who deeply value the shoreline's historic significance, natural ecosystems and wildlife, and its scenic splendor.
  • For more information, press inquiries, or to join the cause, please visit us at: MOVEEMOUT.org or contact us: [email protected]

New Appointments Expand Strategic Capability and Reach of the CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County Board of Directors

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 11th, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County (CLAOC) today announced the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors. This expansion and formalization of the organization's non-profit board will allow CLAOC to further scale its work and increase its impact as a force to build a thriving OC for all by developing skilled talent ready to take on innovation jobs.

Key Points: 
  • CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County (CLAOC) today announced the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors.
  • IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 11th, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County (CLAOC) today announced the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors.
  • The five incoming board members are:
    Darryl Button, President and CEO, Pacific Life Insurance Company – Named CEO in 2022, Darryl joined Pacific Life in 2017 as executive vice president and CFO.
  • "Welcome to our new board members," says Annette Walker, President, City of Hope, and CLAOC Board of Directors.

Dr. Andres Betts Joins Pain Medicine Associates - Mission Viejo, California

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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MISSION VIEJO, Calif., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pain Medicine Associates (PMA) is pleased to announce that interventional pain management specialist Andres Betts, M.D., has joined the company's Mission Viejo, California pain management practice. He began seeing patients on July 3rd at the office, located at 26137 La Paz Rd, Suite 140, Mission Viejo, CA 92691.

Key Points: 
  • MISSION VIEJO, Calif., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pain Medicine Associates (PMA) is pleased to announce that interventional pain management specialist Andres Betts, M.D., has joined the company's Mission Viejo, California pain management practice.
  • He began seeing patients on July 3rd at the office, located at 26137 La Paz Rd, Suite 140, Mission Viejo, CA 92691.
  • Dr. Betts is an innovative, board-certified, fellowship trained interventional pain management physician that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pain disorders.
  • He founded the Pain Clinic in Bellingham, Washington and Pain MD Medical Associates in San Clemente, California.

Sunstone Venture Dynamics Panel Draws Large LA Tech Week Crowd

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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The venue was Lanea, a cocktail bar and restaurant in Santa Monica. Networking featured signature drinks – the Sunstone Sunrise and Founders Fiesta -- and the panel moderated by Edmond Wong offered some great insights, particularly in terms of the value of public-private partnerships in entrepreneurial ventures.

Key Points: 
  • More than 125 founders, funders and friends gathered Friday at Sunstone Management’s sold out Venture Dynamics Panel & Mixer, part of LA Tech Week .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230613714399/en/
    Sunstone Management's LA Tech Week Venture Dynamics Panel & Mixer speakers included moderator Edmond Wong (TrustCard), Andrea White-Kjoss (Long Beach Accelerator), James Jones (Bump), and Sophia Zheng (Bludot).
  • Public-private partnerships, a key to the success of many startups, was discussed at length by the panel.
  • “We believe at Sunstone that we can go farther when we go together, and events like this help make that happen.”
    LA Tech Week ‘23 included events all over Los Angeles in early June.