Presidential Management Fellows Program

Five American Public University System Students and Alumni Named Presidential Management Fellows Finalists for 2024

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Five American Public University System students and alumni have been selected for the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Finalists, as part of a highly competitive government fellowship program that helps prepare tomorrow's leaders in public service.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Five American Public University System students and alumni have been selected for the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Finalists, as part of a highly competitive government fellowship program that helps prepare tomorrow's leaders in public service.
  • Over 80 American Public University (APU) and American Military University (AMU) students and alumni have been selected as finalists to the program since 2011.
  • "I'm thrilled that I've been chosen as a 2024 finalist for the Presidential Management Fellows program," said Keenan Hughes, an AMU student.
  • Our university's 2024 finalists are:
    "Presidential Management Fellows are the next generation of federal government leaders," said Kiran Ahuja, Director of OPM.

Intact Technology Appoints Bahar Niakan as Managing Director

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Intact Technology, Inc., a leading Enterprise Service Management (ESM) firm, announces the appointment of Bahar Niakan as a Managing Director, HR Modernization effective immediately.

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  • Intact Technology, Inc., a leading Enterprise Service Management (ESM) firm, announces the appointment of Bahar Niakan as a Managing Director, HR Modernization effective immediately.
  • She joins Intact from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) where she served as Deputy Associate Director, OPM Center for Leadership Development for the past two years.
  • She focused on optimizing HR service delivery, modernizing HR Information Technology, and improving the employee performance and engagement culture at HHS.
  • “Intact is dedicated to understanding customer needs and finding the best solution,” Niakan said.

Streaming Video Technology Alliance Introduces Streaming Audio Study Group

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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“Additionally, we are proud to announce the establishment of a brand new SVTA study group dedicated to addressing the unique challenges of streaming audio.

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  • “Additionally, we are proud to announce the establishment of a brand new SVTA study group dedicated to addressing the unique challenges of streaming audio.
  • Streaming audio, standalone or within video streams, faces unique scalability challenges to achieving a high-quality experience at scale.
  • To learn more about the Streaming Audio Study Group: https://www.svta.org/working-group/streaming-audio/
    Long-time SVTA member Alicia Pritchett of Fastly has accepted the role of SVTA President of the Board with Glenn Goldstein stepping down.
  • Goldstein joins other SVTA technical fellows Sanjay Mishra of Verizon; Brian Stevenson, Founder of OpenVU and Streaming Video Technology Alliance Subject Matter Expert; and Christopher Kulbakas of CBC/Radio-Canada.

Manulife Appoints Maryscott Greenwood as Global Head of Government Relations

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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    TORONTO, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife today announced the appointment of Maryscott (Scotty) Greenwood as Global Head of Government Relations, effective October 16, 2023.
  • She will serve as a member of the company's Global Leadership Team, reporting to Manulife General Counsel James D. Gallagher.
  • "We're pleased to have Scotty join Manulife to oversee our government relations activities," said Mr. Gallagher.
  • Most recently she served as the founding partner of Crestview Strategy US LLC, a government relations consultancy based in Washington, D.C.

Streaming Video Technology Alliance Convenes in New Orleans for Q2 Member Meeting

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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The Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA), a global technical association developing solutions to address critical technical challenges in delivering a high-quality video experience at scale, convenes today in New Orleans at the Hilton St. Charles for its Q2 Member Meeting.

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  • The Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA), a global technical association developing solutions to address critical technical challenges in delivering a high-quality video experience at scale, convenes today in New Orleans at the Hilton St. Charles for its Q2 Member Meeting.
  • “Q2 has been a quarter of exciting developments at SVTA, including the launch of SVTA University and the first SEGMENTS conference, held yesterday, where we announced the 2023 Fellow Program honorees,” said Jason Thibeault, Executive Director at the Streaming Video Technology Alliance.
  • “This is our first time holding an SVTA member meeting in beautiful New Orleans, and we’re looking forward to a productive two days of industry discussions, debates, and networking.
  • While dedicated wikis exist for many major topics and industries, the streaming video industry lacked a similar resource.

Scaled Agile, Inc. Inducts Three Thought Leaders into the SAFe® Fellow Program

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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BOULDER, Colo., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scaled Agile, Inc. (SAI) announced the induction of three new Fellows into the SAFe® Fellow Program: Phil Gardiner, Luke Hohmann, and Dr. Suzette Johnson.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scaled Agile, Inc. (SAI) announced the induction of three new Fellows into the SAFe® Fellow Program: Phil Gardiner, Luke Hohmann, and Dr. Suzette Johnson.
  • The SAFe® Fellow achievement is Scaled Agile's most prestigious distinction.
  • The SAFe ® Fellow Program represents an elite class of experts who are able to help the world's largest organizations accelerate digital transformation and achieve business agility.
  • The SAFe® Fellow achievement is Scaled Agile's most prestigious distinction, recognizing individuals who have exhibited the highest level of mastery and thought leadership in the practice of SAFe.

Streaming Video Technology Alliance Welcomes 2023 Honorees to the SVTA Fellow Program

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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“SVTA’s Fellow Program acknowledges the achievements and groundbreaking innovations of distinguished leaders within the streaming video industry who have contributed significantly to its ongoing advancement and evolution,” said Jason Thibeault, Executive Director at the Streaming Video Technology Alliance.

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  • “SVTA’s Fellow Program acknowledges the achievements and groundbreaking innovations of distinguished leaders within the streaming video industry who have contributed significantly to its ongoing advancement and evolution,” said Jason Thibeault, Executive Director at the Streaming Video Technology Alliance.
  • “This year, we are thrilled to welcome new fellows Ali Begen, Anthony Rose, Jean-Baptiste Kempf, and Christopher Kulbakas, whose distinct and noteworthy contributions have positively impacted the streaming video industry or the work of the SVTA.”
    The Streaming Video Technology Alliance’s Fellow Program is a lifetime recognition of streaming video leaders who have made significant contributions to the streaming industry and SVTA efforts.
  • This year’s Technical Fellow joins Sanjay Mishra of Verizon and Brian Stevenson, Founder of OpenVU and Streaming Video Technology Alliance Subject Matter Expert.
  • The Streaming Video Technology Alliance will hold its first SEGMENTS:2023 event on May 16, 2023, from 8am to 6:30pm ET in New Orleans.

Thirteen American Public University System Graduate Students Named Presidential Management Fellowship Finalists for 2023

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirteen master's degree students from American Military University (AMU) have been named Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Finalists for the Class of 2023, American Public University System (APUS) announced today. Since 2011, over 75 APUS students and alumni have achieved this status in the highly competitive government fellowship program.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirteen master's degree students from American Military University (AMU) have been named Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Finalists for the Class of 2023, American Public University System (APUS) announced today.
  • Since 2011, over 75 APUS students and alumni have achieved this status in the highly competitive government fellowship program.
  • "We congratulate our American Military University students for receiving this prestigious recognition from the Presidential Management Fellows Program," said Nuno Fernandes, APUS president.
  • "I am honored to share that I have been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Class of Presidential Management Fellows.

SkyWater to Provide Foundry Service for new NIST and Google Partnership to Create Supply of Chips for Researchers and Tech Startups

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Through the partnership, Google will pay the initial cost of setting up production and will subsidize the first production run.

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  • Through the partnership, Google will pay the initial cost of setting up production and will subsidize the first production run.
  • NIST, with university research partners, will design the circuitry for the chips.
  • The circuit designs will be open source, allowing academic and small business researchers to use the chips without restriction or licensing fees.
  • The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

Teachstone's CLASS® Observer Fellows Program Provides Opportunities for Underrepresented Early Childhood Educators

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Teachstone is pleased to announce the new CLASS Observer Fellows Program to further its goal of representing underserved communities within the early education environment.

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  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Teachstone is pleased to announce the new CLASS Observer Fellows Program to further its goal of representing underserved communities within the early education environment.
  • Its Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) helps educators focus, measure, and improve interactions within the pre-K through third-grade learning environments.
  • However, the current makeup of Teachstone's Certified CLASS Observer community is primarily white English speakers, a contrast to the overall demographics within the early childhood workforce.
  • For the 2022-2023 CLASS Observer Fellows Program, Teachstone is seeking 30 participants.