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Steelcase Recognized for Advancing and Supporting Women

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steelcase, a global design and thought leader in the world of work, announces its recognition from the Women's Forum of New York and receipt of the ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award from the Grand Rapids Chamber.

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  • The forum's signature event celebrated 233 total companies of the Fortune 1000 and S&P500 whose boards are comprised of at least 40% women.
  • Steelcase was one of 78 specially recognized for having 50% or more women.
  • Steelcase was also honored with the ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award by the Grand Rapids Chamber in September for supporting, developing and honoring women leaders.
  • The award is given to local organizations for creating a culture that encourages women to achieve their full leadership potential and give back to the larger community of women and girls by supporting leadership initiatives.

Forum Launches Marketplace of Peer Support Groups for Life's Greatest Challenges

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forum, a new marketplace for peer support groups that connects mission-driven facilitators with people seeking support for life's greatest challenges, today announced its formal launch with $5.3 million in funding. The seed round was led by NextView Ventures and included participation from MBX Capital, Cue Ball Capital, Sahil Bloom of SRB Ventures, Romeen Sheth, Shaan Puri and City Light Capital.

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  • With a national network of experienced facilitators, Forum helps people find support groups for life transitions, health, relationships, career and more
    NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forum , a new marketplace for peer support groups that connects mission-driven facilitators with people seeking support for life's greatest challenges, today announced its formal launch with $5.3 million in funding.
  • Forum is a purpose-built marketplace platform that harnesses the power of human connection through virtual peer support groups.
  • "I've seen firsthand the power of peer support groups to help people navigate challenges in their lives while also building a sense of community.
  • "Forum is the industry's first marketplace that truly understands what consumers are looking for in peer support groups," said Lee Hower, co-founder and partner at NextView Ventures.

Dana Foundation Appoints Two New Board Members

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dana Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of two members to its board of directors: Paula A. Kerger and Husseini Manji, M.D., FRCPC.

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  • New Members Bring Expertise in Media, Education, Neuroscience, and Technology
    NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dana Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of two members to its board of directors: Paula A. Kerger and Husseini Manji, M.D., FRCPC.
  • "The Board is delighted to welcome two extremely distinguished and highly effective new directors to its ranks," said Steven E. Hyman, M.D., chairman of the Dana Foundation.
  • "Our newly elected board members each bring unique perspectives from different fields and organizations, which will enrich the interdisciplinary focus of the Dana Foundation," said Caroline Montojo, Ph.D., president of the Dana Foundation.
  • Kerger and Manji will join the following Dana Foundation board members: Steven E. Hyman, Edward Bleier, Wallace L. Cook, Charles A. Dana III, Hildegarde E. Mahoney, and Peter A. Nadosy.

Kearney Announces Appointments of Bob Swan and Isabelle Xoual as Inaugural External Board Members

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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CHICAGO, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kearney, a leading global management consulting firm, today announced the appointment of Bob Swan and Isabelle Xoual as inaugural external members of the Board of Directors. Both Directors' terms commenced on July 1, 2023 with Mr. Swan and Ms. Xoual serving alongside Kearney's current board members. Both individuals will contribute their respective business perspectives based on years of leadership experience in various industries including technology, finance, and consulting.

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  • CHICAGO, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kearney , a leading global management consulting firm, today announced the appointment of Bob Swan and Isabelle Xoual as inaugural external members of the Board of Directors.
  • Both Directors' terms commenced on July 1, 2023 with Mr. Swan and Ms. Xoual serving alongside Kearney's current board members.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Mr. Swan and Ms. Xoual as Kearney's first-ever external board members," said Alex Liu, Managing Partner and Chairman at Kearney.
  • I'm honored to join as a member of the board and thank the firm for its consideration," added Ms. Xoual.

Level Forward Launches Impact Advisory Group

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Timed to its fifth anniversary, the Tony Award-winning, ACLU/NYCLU-honored, and Anthem Award-winning entertainment company Level Forward – a film, theater, and television mini-studio dedicated to producing story-driven and impact-minded work – has announced the formation the Level Forward Impact Advisory Group (LF-IAG).  Comprised of select non-profit organizations and experts, the group will work with producers and brands to maximize the social and financial value of commercial entertainment with dual-value potential for both stakeholder return and public good.

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  • Timed to Level Forward's 5th Anniversary and 2023 Anthem Award, Mini-Studio Continues Taking Steps to Broaden the Access and Opportunity of Story-Driven / Impact-Minded, Film, Theater, & Television
    NEW YORK, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Timed to its fifth anniversary, the Tony Award-winning, ACLU/NYCLU-honored, and Anthem Award-winning entertainment company Level Forward – a film, theater, and television mini-studio dedicated to producing story-driven and impact-minded work – has announced the formation the Level Forward Impact Advisory Group (LF-IAG).
  • Advising Level Forward, its productions, and brand partners in this regard is the charge of the LF-IAG.
  • "We are proud to partner with Level Forward and this impactful group of organizations that have set the highest standards of excellence in community organizing and representation.
  • As a commercial entertainment company, Level Forward has helped us redefine what partnership can look like and worked with us to carve collaborative paths forward as we seek to impact culture that can at once serve all communities, businesses, and the public good," said Level Forward Impact Advisory Group member Ted Bunch, Chief Development Officer of A Call to Men, on behalf of the LF-IAG.

Celanese Honored by The Women’s Forum of New York for Achieving Full Gender Parity on Corporate Board

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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For 2021, The Women's Forum individually honored 43 companies from the S&P 500 and FORTUNE 1000 that have achieved or exceeded 50 percent or more female representation on their corporate boards.

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  • For 2021, The Women's Forum individually honored 43 companies from the S&P 500 and FORTUNE 1000 that have achieved or exceeded 50 percent or more female representation on their corporate boards.
  • We are honored by The Women's Forums recognition of the critical role of Celaneses leadership in accelerating change to help make gender equity a business priority.
  • The Women's Forum "Corporate Board Initiative" reflects the organizations belief that change happens more quickly when it is driven from the top.
  • Founded in 1974, the Women's Forum of New York is the flagship of the International Women's Forum, a global organization of over 7000 outstanding women leaders and, currently, 74 Forums around the world.

Darling Ingredients Honored By The Women's Forum Of New York For Active Leadership To Attain Gender Parity On Its Corporate Board

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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Darling Ingredients is recognized as a corporate game-changer for promoting women's leadership in the boardroom, with 40 percent women representation on their board of directors.

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  • Darling Ingredients is recognized as a corporate game-changer for promoting women's leadership in the boardroom, with 40 percent women representation on their board of directors.
  • "As an international organization, it is important that Darling be as diverse as the world it serves," said Randall C. Stuewe, Chairman and CEO of Darling Ingredients.
  • The Women's Forum recognizes the critical role of Darling Ingredients' leadership in accelerating change to help make gender equity a business priority, and for driving intent to action.
  • The Women's Forum "Corporate Board Initiative" reflects the organization's belief that change happens more quickly when it's driven from the top.

Independent Women's Network Launches

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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WASHINGTON, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Independent Women's Network (IWN)a new groundbreaking network for womenlaunched.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Independent Women's Network (IWN)a new groundbreaking network for womenlaunched.
  • "Our goal in creating IWN is to provide an exclusive community for independent- and open-minded women," said Independent Women's Voice Vice President of Communications Victoria Coley.
  • "Millions of women across the country want to make a difference in their local communities but do not know where to start, and Independent Women's Network will provide unparalleled support."
  • Independent Women's Network, a project of Independent Women's Voice, in partnership with Independent Women's Forum, is a private community for women to come together to inspire, interact, influence, and have impact.

Highlights - The Generation Equality Forum, Paris - 30.06.- 2.07.2021 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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The Generation Equality Forum is a civil-society centred, global gathering for gender equality convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France.

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  • The Generation Equality Forum is a civil-society centred, global gathering for gender equality convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France.
  • Parliament will send one to the Paris Forum (30 June - 2 July 2021).
  • Attended by Heads of State, the Paris Forum will convene governments, international organizations, civil society, youth, the private sector and activists from the entire world to make concrete, ambitious and sustainable commitments towards achieving gender equality.
  • The Forum will also galvanize a multi-stakeholder ecosystem to advance gender equality ensuring sustainability and accountability.

Independent Women's Forum Announces the Launch of the Center for Economic Opportunity

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Monday, April 5, 2021
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WASHINGTON, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent Women's Forum (IWF), a leading national women's organization, launched the Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO) today.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent Women's Forum (IWF), a leading national women's organization, launched the Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO) today.
  • IWF's Patrice Onwuka will lead the Center for Economic Opportunity as its director.
  • "The Center for Economic Opportunity will be a powerful new program at IWF to build knowledge and evidence to support policies that advance economic freedom, opportunity, power, and influence," said IWF Chairman Heather R. Higgins.
  • Independent Women's Forum's Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO) aimsto educate the public about how government policies impact people's opportunities for economic development and upward mobility.