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Alliance for Decision Education Expands its Teacher Fellowship Program with Selection of 2023–2024 Teacher Fellows

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alliance for Decision Education , a national nonprofit organization leading the movement to have decision-making skills taught in K-12 schools, today announced the selection of 25 Teacher Fellows from across the United States to join its Decision Education Teacher Fellowship program.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alliance for Decision Education , a national nonprofit organization leading the movement to have decision-making skills taught in K-12 schools, today announced the selection of 25 Teacher Fellows from across the United States to join its Decision Education Teacher Fellowship program.
  • These new Teacher Fellows will join existing Teacher Fellows from various states, collectively working to expand the field of Decision Education.
  • The Decision Education Teacher Fellowship brings together educators from around the country, offering them the opportunity to learn about Decision Education and implement new practices and activities with their students throughout the school year.
  • The 25 new Teacher Fellows, along with the returning 20 Level 2 and six Level 3 Teacher Fellows, will all engage in sessions focusing on foundational aspects of Decision Education, community building, and presentations by returning Teacher Fellows.

International Dialogue Centre - KAICIID Facilitates Dialogue Encounters at World Youth Day Lisbon 2023

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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Lisbon, Portugal., July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Dialogue Centre - KAICIID is delighted to announce its participation in World Youth Day Lisbon 2023, a significant international gathering of young people aimed at fostering unity, faith, and cultural exchange.

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  • Lisbon, Portugal., July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Dialogue Centre - KAICIID is delighted to announce its participation in World Youth Day Lisbon 2023, a significant international gathering of young people aimed at fostering unity, faith, and cultural exchange.
  • World Youth Day Lisbon 2023 presents an unparalleled opportunity for us to engage with young people from diverse backgrounds, nurturing a culture of dialogue and acceptance.
  • Dr. Alharthi further added, "The Dialogue Encounters we have prepared for World Youth Day will empower young people with the necessary tools to facilitate meaningful conversations and embrace diversity.
  • To learn more about the International Dialogue Centre - KAICIID and their efforts to promote interreligious and intercultural dialogue, please visit www.kaiciid.org .

Alliant Insurance Services Wins Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year Award from Business Insurance

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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Alliant Insurance Services received the award for Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year at Business Insurance’s 2023 US Insurance Awards in New York .

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  • Alliant Insurance Services received the award for Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year at Business Insurance’s 2023 US Insurance Awards in New York .
  • The US Insurance Awards recognize excellence, service, and innovation in the commercial insurance and risk management industry.
  • Through the Alliant Insurance Foundation , the firm’s charitable nonprofit organization, the DE&I team focuses on promoting equity and expanding access to opportunities in insurance for under-represented students.
  • The Alliant Fellows initiative, coupled with partnerships with identity-specific insurance organizations (Women in Insurance, National African American Insurance Association, Latin American Association of Insurance Agencies, etc.

Acxiom and Forge Institute Partner to Pave Tech Career Pathways for Veterans

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Acxiom sponsors the Forge Fellowship program, offering internship and professional coaching opportunities to help military service members break into the booming cybersecurity and digital industries

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  • Forge Institute announced that Acxiom, a global leader in customer intelligence and marketing technology solutions, is sponsoring its Forge Fellowship program, building upon their longtime partnership.
  • "This expanded partnership with Acxiom significantly enhances the offerings of the Forge Fellowship," said Scott Anderson, Executive Director at Forge Institute and retired USAF officer.
  • "By sponsoring the Forge Fellowship, we aim to help veterans apply their distinctive experiences and insights within the tech and cybersecurity sectors.
  • "Offering a launchpad to veterans transitioning to the tech industry is at the heart of this program," said Mary Ward, Chief People Officer at Acxiom.

Goulston & Storrs CBDO Kelly Harbour Named Fellow-Elect of the College of Law Practice Management

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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BOSTON, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs , an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that Kelly Harbour , Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO), has been named a Fellow-Elect of the College of Law Practice Management, an invitation-only professional association of approximately 300 senior leaders who make significant and sustained contributions to the advancement of legal services.

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  • BOSTON, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs , an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that Kelly Harbour , Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO), has been named a Fellow-Elect of the College of Law Practice Management, an invitation-only professional association of approximately 300 senior leaders who make significant and sustained contributions to the advancement of legal services.
  • Fellows come from all corners of the field—law firms, legal service providers, legal departments, not-for-profit services, government, and academia.
  • Their expertise spans the disciplines of technology, operations, finance, knowledge management, innovation, business development, recruiting, and professional development.
  • At Goulston & Storrs, Harbour directs the firm's business development, client service, legal practice management, and marketing and communications efforts, and is a member of the Executive Committee.

Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Trinity University Hosted 2023 National LOFT Leadership Institute Summit in San Antonio

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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San Antonio, TX, July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) and Trinity University launched the National LOFT (Latinos on Fast Track) Leadership Institute (LLI) Summit 2023, July 19 through July 23, at Trinity University in San Antonio.

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  • San Antonio, TX, July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) and Trinity University launched the National LOFT (Latinos on Fast Track) Leadership Institute (LLI) Summit 2023, July 19 through July 23, at Trinity University in San Antonio.
  • The organizers captured the resulting priorities, ideas, issues, and solutions as guidelines to support the vision of the young leaders through an ongoing LOFT effort.
  • The LLI was launched in 2021, and last year, The White House hosted the LOFT LLI “Open Space” summit in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month.
  • The 2023 National LOFT Leadership Institute Summit was open to mentors and speakers who wanted to share their educational and career experiences with this year’s young leaders, provide college advice and discuss any resources or opportunities available in their industry.

HCI Equity Partners Announces Initiative with Headlamp and Sutton Growth Group to Employ Veterans Across its Portfolio

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HCI Equity Partners ("HCI"), a leading lower middle-market private equity firm, today announced a new partnership with Headlamp, a military veteran transition accelerator, and Sutton Growth Group, a capability-building firm focused on training.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HCI Equity Partners ("HCI"), a leading lower middle-market private equity firm, today announced a new partnership with Headlamp, a military veteran transition accelerator, and Sutton Growth Group, a capability-building firm focused on training.
  • Headlamp will identify SkillBridge Fellows and place them at HCI portfolio companies, and Sutton Growth will provide business training to the Fellows.
  • "Military veterans get the job done, and done right," said Jim Ettamarna, of Sutton Growth Group.
  • And based on the leaders at HCI and the portfolio companies, we feel great about seeing veterans transition into that culture."

Immigrant Justice Corps welcomes 90 Justice Fellows

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) is thrilled to announce our largest-ever class of Justice Fellows .

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  • NEW YORK, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) is thrilled to announce our largest-ever class of Justice Fellows .
  • In addition to our traditional Justice Fellowship program of 28 Fellows, IJC has partnered with the Vera Institue of Justice and the Acacia Center for Justice to place 62 Justice Fellows with a national network of legal service providers to represent unaccompanied children in immigration court.
  • "Our Fellows will provide much needed counsel of the highest quality, helping to ensure that every immigrant is treated with dignity and has access to justice, which makes all the difference."
  • The Class of 2023 Justice Fellows come to IJC with impressive backgrounds, including education in the nation's most well-regarded immigration law programs and years of cumulative experience as client advocates.

Kevin Guest Named Chairman of Direct Selling Education Foundation

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USANA Executive Chairman Kevin Guest was recently named the new Chairman of the Direct Selling Education Foundation (DSEF). Over the next year, he'll help guide the strategic actions of the organization, which works with the academic community to support research in direct sales-related disciplines.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USANA Executive Chairman Kevin Guest was recently named the new Chairman of the Direct Selling Education Foundation (DSEF).
  • "It is a great honor to support the Direct Selling Education Foundation through my new role," Guest said.
  • Guest was named chief executive officer of USANA in 2016, followed by the role of chairman and CEO in 2020.
  • DSA and DSEF President Joseph N. Mariano commented, "I am delighted that Kevin Guest has assumed the chairmanship of the Direct Selling Education Foundation after his exemplary service as Chairman of the Direct Selling Association."

Stride, Inc. Executive Earns Prestigious Spot in American Academy of Nursing Class of Fellows

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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She has served in various leadership roles to improve health equity at the intersection of education, science, and policy.

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  • She has served in various leadership roles to improve health equity at the intersection of education, science, and policy.
  • Induction into the Academy is a significant milestone in a nurse leader’s career in which their accomplishments are honored by their colleagues within and outside the profession.
  • Through a competitive, rigorous application process with nearly 400 applicants, Fellows are selected based on their contributions and impact toward advancing public health.
  • Her exemplary service to community nursing also earned her The Washingtonian’s Excellence in Nursing Award in 2016.