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Non-Profit Organization "This Girl's Story" Celebrates Anniversary with Support of Community

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

WHEATON, Ill., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When Girl Scout leader Beth Tomas launched This Girl's Story (TGS), a quarterly, girl-led digital magazine for anyone who identifies as a girl, age 13-19, she was reeling from personal tragedy and unsure whether her project would take. One year later, the not-for-profit magazine has found support in the community and in local schools and celebrating their one-year anniversary.

Key Points: 
  • The non-profit organization and digital teen magazine "This Girl's Story," is celebrating their one-year anniversary.
  • One year later, the not-for-profit magazine has found support in the community and in local schools and celebrating their one-year anniversary.
  • TGS gives them a higher, valid platform over social media or their school paper in which to do it."
  • To support the magazine with a subscription, a donation, or to purchase an individual issue, visit the website at thisgirlsstory.org.

Cybersecurity Veteran and Women in STEM Advocate Sylvia Acevedo Joins Titaniam Board of Advisors

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Titaniam, Inc., the industry's leading data security and ransomware defense platform, today announced that Sylvia Acevedo, Qualcomm and Credo Technology board director and former CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA, has joined its board of advisors.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to welcome a cybersecurity veteran and woman of influence like Sylvia to our team," said Arti Raman , founder and CEO of Titaniam.
  • Sylvia has not only made an impact on me as a professional but on women and girls around the world.
  • She leads speaking engagements on Leadership, Innovation, STEM, and Cybersecurity, which drives her creativity and leadership as a Titaniam board member.
  • "I have joined Titaniam's esteemed board of advisors to not only drive its data security mission forward – but to champion fellow women in cybersecurity.

ENGEO launches a podcast focused on resiliency and sustainability

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

SAN RAMON, Calif., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ENGEO presents a new podcast, Down To Earth with ENGEO, where hosts will discuss the topics of resilience and infrastructure, where they intersect, and beyond. ENGEO is committed to providing resilient project outcomes for clients and project stakeholders alike. With passion for building a more resilient world, Down To Earth with ENGEO hosts deliver an 8-episode season filled with special guests and topics addressing the ever-evolving world.

Key Points: 
  • Episode one introduces the listener to sustainability as the hosts discuss how they followed careers in the field, the adoption of electric vehicle and renewable energy.
  • New podcast by @engeorocks: "Down To Earth with ENGEO" discusses the topics of resilience and #infrastructure, where they intersect, and beyond.
  • She holds a BS in Environmental Economics and Policy with a minor in Sustainability from Oregon State University.
  • Monica is passionate about corporate sustainability, and the systemic change that comes from implementing large-scale environmental solutions.

Softtek Earns Fair Play, Equal Pay Certification from Girl Scouts

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

DALLAS, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Softtek, a global company dedicated to helping organizations evolve through digital technology, has been recognized with the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) Fair Play, Equal Pay® certification, acknowledging its commitment to gender parity.

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  • DALLAS, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Softtek , a global company dedicated to helping organizations evolve through digital technology, has been recognized with the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) Fair Play, Equal Pay® certification, acknowledging its commitment to gender parity.
  • Softtek is one of seven companies, including WTW and Zoom, certified by the GSUSA initiative.
  • "We are excited to team up with Girl Scouts to help contribute to making the workforce a fairer and more equitable environment," said Stephanie Moore, SVP of Marketing for Softtek in the US.
  • "Be prepared is the motto that Girl Scouts lives by, and through our Gender Parity Initiative, we are setting an example for preparedness for the future of the workforce.

Chatmeter Executives Recognized for Driving Company Growth and Impact in the San Diego Technology Community

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

SAN DIEGO, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chatmeter , the leader in Location CX, today announced that two of its executives were recognized for their leadership contributions by the San Diego Business Journal.

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  • SAN DIEGO, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chatmeter , the leader in Location CX, today announced that two of its executives were recognized for their leadership contributions by the San Diego Business Journal.
  • John Fitzgerald, Chatmeter’s CFO, was selected as a winner of San Diego Business Journal’s CFO of the Year in the Medium Private Company category.
  • “I’m honored to be recognized amongst my peers in the San Diego community for my success and advocacy in fostering the future of female leaders,” said Sener.
  • I look forward to continuing to advocate for women in tech within Chatmeter and the San Diego community.

DuPont™ Tedlar® Partners with SPE Foundation to Sponsor Educational Events

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DuPont™ Tedlar®, the global leader in technology-based materials and solutions, recently signed with SPE Foundation to sponsor various events and support the Foundation's three-pronged approach to enrich and develop the future workforce for the plastics industry.

Key Points: 
  • WILMINGTON, Del., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DuPont™ Tedlar® , the global leader in technology-based materials and solutions, recently signed with SPE Foundation to sponsor various events and support the Foundation's three-pronged approach to enrich and develop the future workforce for the plastics industry.
  • "The partnership with DuPont™ Tedlar® supports our work in many ways.
  • "We are very proud to be working with SPE Foundation to help educate and support the next generation of plastics engineers," said Matt Urfali, VP Sales & Marketing, DuPont™ Tedlar®.
  • "We especially look forward to collaborating with our New York manufacturing facility to help SPE bring in-person learning to local students."

OPENINGS AT GIRL SCOUTS SUMMER CAMPS IN CLAREMONT, INGLEWOOD, AND FRAZIER PARK

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) has openings at its all-girl summer camps and are enrolling now for camps that take place June through August. Openings are at day camps in Inglewood and Claremont, and overnight camps in Frazier Park.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) has openings at its all-girl summer camps and are enrolling now for camps that take place June through August.
  • Openings are at day camps in Inglewood and Claremont, and overnight camps in Frazier Park.
  • Campers do not have to be Girl Scouts to sign up (although joining GSGLA for $25 is required).
  • Generations of Girl Scouts have cherished Camp Lakota; this classic overnight camp reopened last summer after a major renovation.

Girl Scouts River Valleys Announces New Board Members

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

ST. PAUL, Minn., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts River Valleys announces newly elected leadership on their Board of Directors.

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts River Valleys announces newly elected leadership on their Board of Directors.
  • The board is composed of members from across the Girl Scouts River Valleys council, which delivers the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to nearly 18,000 girls across Southern Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin.
  • Girl Scouts River Valleys is grateful to these exemplary community members for their commitment, leadership, and dedication to the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
  • "We are grateful to bring these new members onto the Girl Scouts River Valleys board of directors.

GNC Kicks Off Total Lean® Week 2023 with Launch of Limited Edition Girl Scouts of the USA® Flavor

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

PITTSBURGH, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After two successful flavor introductions to the Girl Scout Cookie inspired lineup in the past year, GNC and Girl Scouts of the USA® (GSUSA) are turning it up a notch in 2023 with an all-new, limited time flavor launch. Now consumers can enjoy fan favorites GNC AMP Wheybolic™ and GNC Total Lean® Lean Shake™25 in GSUSA's Toast-Yay™, a delicious Cinnamon French Toast inspired flavor, available for a limited time at GNC. Plus, making this drop even more exciting is the launch of Total Lean® Week 2023. Consumers can try this new, sure-to-be-favorite flavor and stock up on all other brand products during this buy one, get one 50 percent off sale from March 9, 2023 to March 15, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After two successful flavor introductions to the Girl Scout Cookie inspired lineup in the past year, GNC and Girl Scouts of the USA® (GSUSA) are turning it up a notch in 2023 with an all-new, limited time flavor launch.
  • Now consumers can enjoy fan favorites GNC AMP Wheybolic™ and GNC Total Lean® Lean Shake™25 in GSUSA's Toast-Yay™, a delicious Cinnamon French Toast inspired flavor, available for a limited time at GNC.
  • Plus, making this drop even more exciting is the launch of Total Lean® Week 2023.
  • Earlier this year we brought in a new GNC Total Lean® flavor profile (Irish Crème) and a new delivery format (bundles).

Girl Scouts Recognizes Equal Pay Day, Acknowledging Seven Partners Committed to Gender Parity

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

NEW YORK, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) recognizes seven partners that have been assessed and certified through Girl Scouts' Fair Play, Equal Pay® Gender Parity Initiative. These  vendors and investment fund managers have pledged to advance gender parity within their organizations and business sectors, helping to build an equitable future for girls. These seven partners include Barrow Hanley, Impax Asset Management, NEPC, Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis, Softtek, WTW, and Zoom.

Key Points: 
  • Girl Scouts' Fair Play, Equal Pay® Gender Parity Initiative has been embraced by seven partners that have committed to achieve 30% diverse female leadership by 2030 and equal pay for equal work at each of their organizations.
  • NEW YORK, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) recognizes seven partners that have been assessed and certified through Girl Scouts' Fair Play, Equal Pay® Gender Parity Initiative.
  • These newly certified partners have made a commitment to Girl Scouts' Gender Parity Initiative and have:
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  • Signed a parity pledge in which they publicly committed to achieve 30% diverse female leadership and equal pay for equal work by the year 2030 within their organization.