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Six U.S. Charities Benefit from over $3M Donation from the State of Qatar

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Friday, April 2, 2021
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The donation from the Embassy will be used to establish the Qatar Patient Care fund, which will support therapy services for children with autism.

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  • The donation from the Embassy will be used to establish the Qatar Patient Care fund, which will support therapy services for children with autism.
  • We are thrilled and honored to work alongside the State of Qatar in helping children achieve their fullest potential.
  • The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Washington, D.C. houses Qatar's diplomatic mission to the United States.
  • The current Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States of America is His Excellency Sheikh Meshal Bin Hamad Al-Thani.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Leaders from business, government, civil society and academia to discuss advancing gender equality in the post-Covid recovery

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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Confirmed speakers include UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN Women, H.E.

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  • Confirmed speakers include UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN Women, H.E.
  • Epsy Campbell Barr, Vice President of Costa Rica, H.E.
  • Media coverage is welcome and encouraged.
  • For full programme and to register to attend please visit: https://bit.ly/3aVFH2t

United States Foreign Policy Professor Unveils the Impact James A. Baker III Had in Ending the Cold War

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Monday, March 8, 2021
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Bush and his Secretary of State, James A. Baker, III, as they managed U.S. relations at a critical time in world history.

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  • Bush and his Secretary of State, James A. Baker, III, as they managed U.S. relations at a critical time in world history.
  • Negroponte argues the Cold War ended peacefully due to Bakers firm hand and hard bargaining with friend and foe.
  • A fascinating account of Secretary of State James Bakers skillful diplomacy in ending the last remnants of the Cold War, said Jack F. Matlock, Jr., U.S.
  • Ambassador to the USSR (1987-91), professor at Duke University and author of Reagan and Gorbachev: How the Cold War Ended.

Fire Department Coffee Announces An Initiative to Teach Lifesaving Skills to 22 Million People Through Comedy

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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Coffee is setting a goal to teach 22 million people lifesaving skills through comedy.

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  • Coffee is setting a goal to teach 22 million people lifesaving skills through comedy.
  • "Comedy CPR" will be hosted by Jason Patton, the star of the popular Fire Department Chronicles videos.
  • "I believe everyone should know CPR and basic lifesaving skills, whether you're a first responder or not.
  • So we want to make it fun, share some laughs and teach people lifesaving skills."

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Makes Significant Donation to The Salvation Army

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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"Since last March, The Salvation Army has been hard at work serving the increase of people in need as a result of the economic and emotional impact of the pandemic," said Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, National Commander of The Salvation Army.

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  • "Since last March, The Salvation Army has been hard at work serving the increase of people in need as a result of the economic and emotional impact of the pandemic," said Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, National Commander of The Salvation Army.
  • "Through donors like Dr. Buzz Aldrin, we're able to continue providing support to those most affected by the pandemic.
  • Donations made to The Salvation Army provide programs and services to more than 23 million people each year.
  • The donation to The Salvation Army adds to the growing list of support efforts for COVID-19 victims that Dr. Aldrin has led.

ImmunityBio Appoints John Brennan and Wesley Clark to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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ImmunityBio, Inc ., a privately-held immunotherapy company, today announced the appointment of John Brennan, former Central Intelligence Agency Director, and Wesley Clark, retired U.S. Army General, to the companys board of directors, effective immediately.

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  • ImmunityBio, Inc ., a privately-held immunotherapy company, today announced the appointment of John Brennan, former Central Intelligence Agency Director, and Wesley Clark, retired U.S. Army General, to the companys board of directors, effective immediately.
  • With the appointment of Messrs. Brennan and Clark, the companys board expands to four directors, including Christobel Selecky, who was appointed to the board in August 2020, and Patrick Soon-Shiong, MD, Chairman and CEO of ImmunityBio.
  • All four directors are expected to serve on the combined board of ImmunityBio and NantKwest ( Nasdaq: NK ) upon completion of the pending merger.
  • We are excited to welcome John and Wesley to the ImmunityBio Board and look forward to benefiting from their significant international and government experience.

Admiral James Stavridis Joins Ankura Board of Directors

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Monday, February 22, 2021
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NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ankura, a global business advisory and expert services company, today announced thatAdmiral James Stavridis, a retired four-star officer in the U.S. Navy, has joined the Ankura Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ankura, a global business advisory and expert services company, today announced thatAdmiral James Stavridis, a retired four-star officer in the U.S. Navy, has joined the Ankura Board of Directors.
  • Admiral Stavridis is an expert in global law and diplomacy and has been recognized for his outstanding leadership.
  • It is an honor to welcome him to the Ankura Board," said Ankura Chairman, Philip Daddona.
  • Admiral Stavridis is currently an operating executive with a global investment firm and chair of the board of directors at an international consulting firm.

United Nations Secretary-General Appoints Michael R. Bloomberg As Special Envoy For Climate Ambition And Solutions

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Friday, February 5, 2021
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NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, United Nations Secretary-General Antnio Guterres announced the appointment of Michael R. Bloomberg as his Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, United Nations Secretary-General Antnio Guterres announced the appointment of Michael R. Bloomberg as his Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions.
  • In his third Special Envoy role, Mr. Bloomberg will mobilize stronger and more ambitious climate action in the lead-up to the pivotal Glasgow Climate Conference COP 26 in November 2021.
  • "Mayor Bloomberg is a leader who is undaunted by the big challenges and we are pleased to welcome him back in this role as Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions in this critical year," said Secretary-General Antnio Guterres.
  • These positions build on Mr. Bloomberg's previous appointments as UN Special Envoy for Climate Action in 2018 and UN Special Envoy on Cities and Climate Change by then Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon in 2014.

Eisenhower Health Names New President And CEO

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Eisenhower Health has named Martin J. Massiello as president and chief executive officer of Eisenhower Health, effective March 1, 2021.

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  • RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Eisenhower Health has named Martin J. Massiello as president and chief executive officer of Eisenhower Health, effective March 1, 2021.
  • Massiello, who currently serves as executive vice president and chief operating officer of the organization, will succeed G. Aubrey Serfling, who announced his retirement in 2020 following 20 years of leadership as president and CEO of Eisenhower Health.
  • "Marty Massiello has demonstrated extraordinary leadership during his 13 year tenure as COO at Eisenhower Health," says Michael Shannon, Chairman of the Board, Eisenhower Health.
  • Eisenhower Health is a not-for-profit, comprehensive health care institution that includes the 463-bed Eisenhower Hospital, the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at Eisenhower and the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower.

Eisenhower Fellowships Launches 2021 Africa Program for Regional Leaders Fighting Climate Change

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Confronting the urgent challenge of climate change, Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) seeks outstanding applicants from the African subcontinent for its innovative Fall 2021 Africa Program .

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Confronting the urgent challenge of climate change, Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) seeks outstanding applicants from the African subcontinent for its innovative Fall 2021 Africa Program .
  • Exceptional leaders from other countries with a track record of working regionally also will be considered.
  • In the fall of 2016, EF hosted the first regional program in its history dedicated exclusively to Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • "If you are a young African leader who wants to fight climate change and improve the quality of life in Africa, we're looking for you."