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Alameda County Community Food Bank Welcomes Regi Young as Executive Director

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Friday, August 13, 2021

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Alameda County Community Food Bank today announced that the Board of Directors has named Regi Young as the Food Bank's new Executive Director, beginning on September 7, 2021.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Alameda County Community Food Bank today announced that the Board of Directors has named Regi Young as the Food Bank's new Executive Director, beginning on September 7, 2021.
  • Young succeeds Suzan Bateson who has served as Alameda County Community Food Bank's executive director since 2001.
  • "It is with great pride that we share the news that Regi Young, our chief strategy officer, will be taking a new role as the Executive Director of Alameda County Community Food Bank in Oakland, California," says Brian Greene, president/CEO of Houston Food Bank.
  • Alameda County Community Food Bank Feeding America's 2016-2017 Food Bank of the Year has been at the forefront of hunger relief efforts in the Bay Area since 1985.

The Open Library Foundation Adds Three Board Members

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Friday, August 13, 2021

Tom Cramer, Associate University Librarian and Director of Digital Library Systems and Services at Stanford University, is the President of the Open Library Foundation Board.

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  • Tom Cramer, Associate University Librarian and Director of Digital Library Systems and Services at Stanford University, is the President of the Open Library Foundation Board.
  • He says the Foundation casts a wide net when looking for new Board Members who can bring their expertise to the Open Library Foundation.
  • "We are fortunate to have three new members of our Board that bring such strength and diversity of experience to the Open Library Foundation.
  • More information about the Open Library Foundation is available at: https://www.openlibraryfoundation.org
    The Open Library Foundation was created in 2016 as an unbiased, independent not-for-profit organization to ensure the availability, accessibility and sustainability of open source and open access projects for and by libraries.

Microdose Psychedelic Insights to Host Psychedelic Capital Conference this Month

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Friday, August 13, 2021

Microdose will host the upcoming Psychedelic Capital conference on August 31, 2021.

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  • Microdose will host the upcoming Psychedelic Capital conference on August 31, 2021.
  • Microdose is proud to host this important discussion regarding Indigenous wisdom and cross-cultural collaboration in the psychedelic medicine space.
  • Additional information about the Psychedelic Capital: August 2021 conference, as well as details for registration and complimentary tickets, can be found on the Psychedelic Capital conference website at the following link: https://microdose.buzz/pnwpc
    Microdose Psychedelic Insights is your guide to the psychedelic medicine industry.
  • Psychedelic Capital features the top companies, latest IPOs, newest opportunities and deepest insights into the emerging psychedelic space.

EHE Health Named One of Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in New York

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Friday, August 13, 2021

EHE Health, a national preventive health and primary care network that partners with leading employers to advance employee health and engagement, today announced that it has been named by Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in New York 2021.

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  • EHE Health, a national preventive health and primary care network that partners with leading employers to advance employee health and engagement, today announced that it has been named by Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in New York 2021.
  • EHE Health was included in the survey based on its designation as a Great Place to Work-certified company in April 2021.
  • Large numbers of EHE Health employees queried by Great Place to Work speak positively about the companys working environment.
  • EHE Health is in a unique position to address these issues given its behavior-centric approach to improving health and helping people better navigate their personal and family health journeys.

MetLife Recognized for Creating an Inclusive Workplace

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Friday, August 13, 2021

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has been recognized for its inclusive practices in the areas of talent advancement among historically underrepresented groups, leadership accountability, and demographic diversity for women and racial/ethnic minorities.

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  • MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has been recognized for its inclusive practices in the areas of talent advancement among historically underrepresented groups, leadership accountability, and demographic diversity for women and racial/ethnic minorities.
  • Were creating a culture of belonging where employees of all backgrounds can thrive, said MetLife Global Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Cindy Pace.
  • While were pleased that our efforts to build a purpose-driven and inclusive workplace are being recognized, we wont stop here.
  • Seramount, formerly Working Mother Media, is a strategic services firm dedicated to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.

Rodan + Fields Builds on Philanthropic Legacy Announcing $5 Million Youth Empowerment Fund

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

The R+F Youth Empowerment Fund will enable the company's philanthropic investments to reach more youth in historically underserved communities.

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  • The R+F Youth Empowerment Fund will enable the company's philanthropic investments to reach more youth in historically underserved communities.
  • The R+F Youth Empowerment Fund builds on Rodan + Fields' proud legacy of investing in global communities to change lives together with its Independent Consultant community.
  • To learn more about Rodan + Field's philanthropic investments, please visit rodanandfields.com.
  • Rodan + Fields was launched in 2002 and founded by Stanford-trained dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields with the mission of providing dermatology-inspired skincare and an entrepreneurial opportunity to change lives.

Alexis Williams Honored on Inaugural Channel Futures DE&I 101 List

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Alexis Williams, Digital Marketing Coordinator at The 20, is among the honorees on the inaugural Channel Futures DE&I 101 list.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Alexis Williams, Digital Marketing Coordinator at The 20, is among the honorees on the inaugural Channel Futures DE&I 101 list.
  • "I am honored to be recognized on Channel Futures' DE&I 101 list.
  • The Channel Futures DE&I 101 list was created to turn a spotlight on the dedicated and determined individuals working to eliminate discrimination in the industry.
  • Channel Futures is where the world meets the channel; We are leading Channel Partners forward.

TEKsystems Named to 2021 Seramount Inclusion Index

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

TEKsystems, a provider of full-stack technology services that address the pressing strategy, implementation and talent needs for more than 80% of the Fortune 500, announced today it has been named to the 2021 Seramount Inclusion Index, which recognizes top companies and organizations engaging in effective practices of diversity and inclusion.

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  • TEKsystems, a provider of full-stack technology services that address the pressing strategy, implementation and talent needs for more than 80% of the Fortune 500, announced today it has been named to the 2021 Seramount Inclusion Index, which recognizes top companies and organizations engaging in effective practices of diversity and inclusion.
  • This is the first time TEKsystems has been named to the Seramount Inclusion Index.
  • TEKsystems commitment to inclusion and diversity includes a combination of active strategies to recruit, mentor, support and promote diverse individuals.
  • Seramount has empowered more than 450 organizations to realize the business benefits of diversity, equity and inclusion.

DEI Expert Di Ciruolo Urges Major Corporations To "Ally Up" And Build More Inclusive, Innovative And Productive Teams

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

BOSTON, Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --DEI expert and new author Di Ciruolo partners with Morgan James' Publishing to release Ally Up: The Definitive Guide to Inclusive, Innovative, and Productive Teams.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --DEI expert and new author Di Ciruolo partners with Morgan James' Publishing to release Ally Up: The Definitive Guide to Inclusive, Innovative, and Productive Teams.
  • Ally Up examines diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and its role in creating and maintaining inclusive, productive teams.
  • Ciruolo understands DEI requires action from both leaders and employees and addresses the ways and hindrances to achieving that goal.
  • Ally Up: The Definitive Guide to Inclusive, Innovative, and Productive Teams, by Di Curuolo, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on August 17, 2021.

ADP Named to the 2021 Seramount Inclusion Index

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

ROSELAND, N.J., Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ADP, a leading global technology company providing human capital management (HCM) solutions, has been named a Leading Inclusion Index Company in the 2021 Seramount Inclusion Index (formerly known as the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index), receiving recognition for its efforts to foster an inclusive workplace.

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  • ROSELAND, N.J., Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ADP, a leading global technology company providing human capital management (HCM) solutions, has been named a Leading Inclusion Index Company in the 2021 Seramount Inclusion Index (formerly known as the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index), receiving recognition for its efforts to foster an inclusive workplace.
  • This recognition comes on the heels of ADP earning a spot on Seramount's 2021 Global Inclusion Index , which was launched in May to assess global efforts.
  • Since 2017, Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media) has helped organizations understand trends and gaps in demographic representation through its Inclusion Index.
  • ADP, the ADP logo, and Always Designing for People, are trademarks of ADP, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.