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MERGE’s Dr. Kirsten Ambegaokar Named To MM+M’s 40 Under 40 List Chicago

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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MERGE , a premium storytelling and technology company, is proud to announce that Kristen Henkins Ambegaokar, PhD, Medical Director, Life Sciences, has been named to MM+Ms fourth class of 40 Under 40 honorees.

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  • MERGE , a premium storytelling and technology company, is proud to announce that Kristen Henkins Ambegaokar, PhD, Medical Director, Life Sciences, has been named to MM+Ms fourth class of 40 Under 40 honorees.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The 40 Under 40 list includes individuals who hail from a range of employers, from pharma and biotech companies and agencies to device manufacturers, analytics firms and health media.
  • Of course, that makes the 40 Under 40 selection process a challenge but its one that we embrace.
  • We are thrilled to have Kristen recognized by MM+M as a 40 under 40 honoree, says Pat McGloin, Chief Client Officer for MERGE.

Del Monte Foods Appoints Matt Beliveau as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Del Monte Foods, Inc. today announced the appointment of Matt Beliveau as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

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  • WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Del Monte Foods, Inc. today announced the appointment of Matt Beliveau as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
  • Beliveau reports to President and Chief Executive Officer Greg Longstreet and is responsible for Human Resources, Corporate Communications and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) for the company.
  • He brings to Del Monte Foods more than 20 years of HR leadership experience at public and private companies in the CPG industry.
  • Del Monte Foods, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited (Bloomberg: DELM SP, DELM PM) and is not affiliated with certain otherDel Montecompanies around the world, including Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., DelMonte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte.

Princess Sarah Culberson, Fellow 'Sheroes' To Be Honored At First Annual Sheroic Gala

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess of Sierra Leone Sarah Culberson will be honored with the Shero of the Year Award at first annual Shero's Rise Sheroic Gala on November 12 at Mount Saint Mary's University – Chalon Campus. Fellow "Sheroes" Youlanda Copeland-Morgan and Dr. Pearl Grimes will also be honored at the gala, which will be hosted by "Big Little Lies" and STARZ's "Shining Vale" actress Merrin Dungey. The proceeds from the gala will go to Shero's Rise. This women-founded and primarily women-led non-profit organization provides transformational programming and mentorship that empowers girls in underserved communities to become agents of change in their world. 

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  • Fellow "Sheroes" Youlanda Copeland-Morgan and Dr. Pearl Grimes will also be honored at the gala, which will be hosted by "Big Little Lies" and STARZ's "Shining Vale" actress Merrin Dungey.
  • The proceeds from the gala will go to Shero's Rise.
  • The Shero of the Year Award recipient will be Princess Sarah Culberson for her activism in rebuilding education, public health, and female empowerment in Sierra Leone.
  • The recipient of the annual Bernadette Robert Sheroic Mentorship Award will be Youlonda Copeland-Morgan.

SDG&E & General Motors to Explore Vehicle-to-Grid and Vehicle-to-Home Technology

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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A Virtual Power Plant is a collection of energy resources that can be interconnected and operated together via cloud-based software.

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  • A Virtual Power Plant is a collection of energy resources that can be interconnected and operated together via cloud-based software.
  • Vehicle-to-Grid technology can help transform our energy system and provide tangible, positive benefits to our customers in Southern California, said SDG&E CEO Caroline Winn.
  • General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all.
  • General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac , Baojun and Wuling brands.

NASOYA TO SHOWCASE PLANT-BASED INNOVATIONS AT THE 2022 GLOBAL PRODUCE & FLORAL SHOW

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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AYER, Mass. & FULLERTON, Calif., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nasoya, the country's #1 brand of tofu and a leader in the plant-based movement, announced today it will showcase its successful Plantspired line of ready-to-eat plant-based meal solutions, including a first taste of forthcoming innovations, at this year's Global Produce & Floral Show, October 27-29 in Orlando, Florida.

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  • & FULLERTON, Calif., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nasoya , the country's #1 brand of tofu and a leader in the plant-based movement, announced today it will showcase its successful Plantspired line of ready-to-eat plant-based meal solutions, including a first taste of forthcoming innovations, at this year's Global Produce & Floral Show, October 27-29 in Orlando, Florida.
  • Global Produce & Floral Show is one of the largest international fresh produce and floral trade shows, bringing together producers, suppliers, distributors, and other thought leaders in the produce category.
  • Visit Nasoya at the 2022 Global Produce & Floral Show at Booth #1905.
  • To learn more about the 2022 Global Produce & Floral Show, please visit www.pma.com/events.

TELACU and SoCalGas Announce $50,000 in Scholarships for Latino Students Pursuing Careers in STEM

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and The East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU) Education Foundation today announced that $50,000 in scholarships have been awarded to 14 first-generation Latino students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Since 1999, and over the last three decades, SoCalGas and TELACU have partnered to address social inequality, assist deserving students navigate postsecondary education and their subsequent careers through the TELACU Education Foundation's programmatic support.

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  • Since 1999, and over the last three decades, SoCalGas and TELACU have partnered to address social inequality, assist deserving students navigate postsecondary education and their subsequent careers through the TELACU Education Foundation's programmatic support.
  • The TELACU Education Foundation serves first-generation students who live in some of the most underserved communities in the greater Los Angeles region and surrounding counties.
  • TELACU has helped these students pursue higher education with over 99% of its college students graduating, often becoming the first in their family to earn a degree.
  • "SoCalGas' partnership with TELACU highlights our commitment to create more equitable communities," said Andy Carrasco, SoCalGas vice president of communications, local government and community affairs.

NewHydrogen begins prototyping of a hydrogen generator

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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Also developed were hydrogen catalysts that use an order of magnitude less platinum or no platinum at all.

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  • Also developed were hydrogen catalysts that use an order of magnitude less platinum or no platinum at all.
  • We are very pleased to see the exciting progress being made in our green hydrogen program at UCLA, said Dr. David Lee, CEO of NewHydrogen.
  • NewHydrogen is developing a breakthrough green hydrogen generator (electrolyzer) that uses renewable energy to produce low-cost green hydrogen.
  • Unfortunately, hydrogen does not exist in its pure form on Earth so it must be extracted from a source that contains hydrogen.

Adrienne L. Austin is being recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, October 10, 2022
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NUTLEY, N.J., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adrienne L. Austin is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Professional for her leadership and outstanding excellence in the Health Services field, acknowledging her work with Jersey City Medical Center - RWJBarnabas Health.

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  • NUTLEY, N.J., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adrienne L. Austin is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Professional for her leadership and outstanding excellence in the Health Services field, acknowledging her work with Jersey City Medical Center - RWJBarnabas Health.
  • Ms. Austin currently serves as the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Jersey City Medical Center - RWJBarnabas Health.
  • She began working at the department mentioned above in 2010 as an administrative trials unit attorney.
  • In pursuit of higher education, Ms. Austin earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of California Los Angeles in 2002.

Trethera Announces Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Poster Presentation at the American Neurological Association Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trethera Corporation (Trethera), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel drugs targeting nucleotide metabolism for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, announces an upcoming poster presentation at the 147th Annual Meeting of the American Neurological Association (ANA).

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trethera Corporation (Trethera), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel drugs targeting nucleotide metabolism for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, announces an upcoming poster presentation at the 147th Annual Meeting of the American Neurological Association (ANA).
  • The ANA meeting is one of the largest annual gatherings of MS researchers and a key venue for presenting noteworthy neurology discoveries.
  • The work presented by Dr. Clark also has application for optic neuritis, a rare neurologic disease which affects the optic nerve causing visual impairment.
  • TRE-515 is an orally delivered first-in-class therapeutic engineered to inhibit dCK, the key enzyme in the nucleoside salvage pathway.

Ashland Pacific Teams Ups with Esusu to Bolster Financial Health of Student Housing Residents

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ashland Pacific, a vertically integrated real estate firm specializing in student housing, announced today that is has teamed up with Esusu, the pioneering fintech company, to implement rent reporting to help all Ashland Pacific renters establish and build credit at no cost to them. Now, student residents will have their on-time rent payments reported to all three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion), enabling them to establish or improve credit scores while earning a college degree and enter the workforce with a positive credit foundation.

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  • Ashland Pacific has a significant student housing portfolio, both owned and managed, throughout Southern California surrounding major universities including the University of Southern California (USC) and the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB).
  • Esusu deploys win-win solutions for landlords and renters nationwide, providing a solution that empowers residents and improves property performance nationwide.
  • Esusu is the leading financial technology platform that leverages data solutions to empower residents and improve property performance.
  • For more information, please visit http://www.ashlandpacific.com
    Leasa Ireland, LPI Communications for Ashland Pacific, 1 3107507082, [email protected]