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College of Charleston Establishes the Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College of Charleston has announced the establishment of the Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication.

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  • Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College of Charleston has announced the establishment of the Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication.
  • The Martin Center was made possible by a multi-year founding pledge by Thomas and Wanda Martin.
  • “We are thrilled to launch this new center focused on the critical importance of mentoring,” said Andrew S. Hsu, president of the College of Charleston.
  • “I am honored to be working alongside Mr. Martin, the Advisory Council and the Faculty in the Department of Communication to direct the Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication,” said Dr. Goodier.

Government of Canada introduces historic bill to enshrine principles of Canada‑wide early learning and child care system into law

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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The proposed Act to respecting early learning and child care in Canada would:

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  • The proposed Act to respecting early learning and child care in Canada would:
    reinforce the Government's long-term commitment to early learning and child care by articulating the federal goal, vision, and principles for a Canadawide system;
    enshrine the Government of Canada's commitment to sustained and ongoing funding for provinces, territories, and Indigenous peoples;
    enhance accountability through federal public reporting on progress towards an early learning and child care system; and
    establish in law the National Advisory Council on Early Learning and Child Care , which would provide advice to the Government of Canada and serve as a forum for engagement on issues and challenges facing the early learning and child care sector.
  • It would demonstrate a commitment to ongoing federal support with respect to achieving the vision of a Canada-wide early learning and child care system.
  • Through the 2020 Fall Economic Statement and Budget 2021, the Government has made significant investments to help build a Canada-wide early learning and child care system: more than $30 billion over five years when Indigenous early learning and child care is included.
  • Combined with other investments, including in Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care, up to $30 billion over five years will be provided in support of early learning and child care.

Government of Canada releases 2022 Annual Report from the National Advisory Council on Poverty

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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The Strategy included the creation of the National Advisory Council on Poverty and established ambitious poverty reduction targets aimed at building a Canada where every Canadian has a real and fair chance of success.

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  • The Strategy included the creation of the National Advisory Council on Poverty and established ambitious poverty reduction targets aimed at building a Canada where every Canadian has a real and fair chance of success.
  • The report, entitled Transforming our Systems,notes that significant progress has been made on reducing poverty in Canada.
  • Chairperson of the National Advisory Council on Poverty, Scott MacAfee
    The Poverty Reduction Strategy includes concrete poverty reduction targets and established Canada's Official Poverty Line to measure poverty and track progress.
  • The Poverty Reduction Strategy also created the National Advisory Council on Poverty to provide independent advice to the Government on poverty reduction; to submit an annual report on progress toward the Government's poverty reduction goals; and to continue a dialogue with Canadians on poverty.

Task Force Presents Recommendations to Address the Talent Shortage In Aviation And Aerospace to the Federal Aviation Administration

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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FLUSHING, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Youth Access to Aviation Jobs in America Task Force, chaired by Vaughn College President Dr. Sharon DeVivo, voted on and submitted their final report to the Federal Aviation Administration. This national Task Force, comprised of 21 members, delivered 21 recommendations that seek to address the talent shortage in aviation and aerospace.

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  • This national Task Force, comprised of 21 members, delivered 21 recommendations that seek to address the talent shortage in aviation and aerospace.
  • Task Force members came from across the country and brought a variety of viewpoints from industry, secondary education, workforce associations, training providers and colleges.
  • "The solution to solving the workforce crisis in aviation and aerospace is outreach to underrepresented groups," said DeVivo.
  • Francesca Marricco, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, 7184296600, [email protected]
    Maureen Kiggins, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, 7184296600, [email protected]

Hutchinson Taps Additional National Leaders To Address Key Issues At Bentonville Summit

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Asa Hutchinson strengthens the already impressive roster of presenters for the upcoming America Leads: An Ideas Summit, scheduled for Oct. 19 in Bentonville, Ark.

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  • Asa Hutchinson strengthens the already impressive roster of presenters for the upcoming America Leads: An Ideas Summit, scheduled for Oct. 19 in Bentonville, Ark.
  • During the day-long event, these newsmakers and thought leaders will encourage a robust discussion of practical, actionable ideas to address major economic, educational and foreign policy issues being faced by the United States.
  • "I have always believed that you shape the future by talking about principles and ideas and what makes America great.
  • We are fortunate to have a strong group of leaders with experience on both the state and national level as well as both the public and the private sectors, said Gov.

Ginkgo Bioworks Appoints Kathy Hopinkah Hannan to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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BOSTON, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), the leading horizontal platform for cell programming, today announced that Kathy Hopinkah Hannan, PhD, CPA has joined its Board of Directors, effective August 2, 2022.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), the leading horizontal platform for cell programming, today announced that Kathy Hopinkah Hannan, PhD, CPA has joined its Board of Directors, effective August 2, 2022.
  • "As a pioneer in synthetic biology, Ginkgo Bioworks is undertaking critical work to make biology easier to engineer and to enable a more sustainable future," said Dr. Hannan.
  • Dr. Hannan is a retired senior partner from KPMG LLP, where she also served as Vice Chair.
  • "Dr. Hannan's industry knowledge and financial acumen is a welcome addition to our Board as Ginkgo continues to grow as a public company.

Brookdale Earns Best of the Best Award from Argentum

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookdale Senior Living's National Advisory Council (NAC) won a 2022 Argentum Best of the Best Award. The Argentum Best of the Best Awards recognize innovative programs, products and services that solve a particular challenge or advance excellence in senior living.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookdale Senior Living's National Advisory Council (NAC) won a 2022 Argentum Best of the Best Award.
  • The Argentum Best of the Best Awards recognize innovative programs, products and services that solve a particular challenge or advance excellence in senior living.
  • The NAC is comprised of residents selected from Brookdale Independent Living communities throughout the United States.
  • "I believe that receiving feedback directly from those that we serve makes Brookdale stronger and helps us further enrich lives."

Stray Dog Capital Managing Partner and CEO Selected as Voting Member of the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stray Dog Capital, a venture capital fund investing in early stage, next-generation foodtech startups, today announced Lisa Feria, managing partner and CEO, has been appointed to a two-year term as a voting member of the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE). NACIE is a federal advisory committee in the U.S. Economic Development Administration's Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Lisa was selected as a voting member for the committee out of hundreds of nominees.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stray Dog Capital , a venture capital fund investing in early stage, next-generation foodtech startups, today announced Lisa Feria, managing partner and CEO, has been appointed to a two-year term as a voting member of the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE).
  • NACIE is a federal advisory committee in the U.S. Economic Development Administration's Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
  • Lisa was selected as a voting member for the committee out of hundreds of nominees.
  • Stray Dog Capital supports its portfolio of investments with broad experience from its team as entrepreneurs, operators, advisors, and investors.

Dina Appoints Dr. Mary Naylor to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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CHICAGO, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Health tech company Dina today announced the appointment of Mary D. Naylor, PH.D., RN, FAAN, to its board of directors.

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  • CHICAGO, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Health tech company Dina today announced the appointment of Mary D. Naylor, PH.D., RN, FAAN, to its board of directors.
  • To download a photo of Dr. Mary Naylor, click here .
  • "Dr. Naylor is a world-renowned thought leader, an advocate for patients and family caregivers, and she will be an exceptional addition to our board."
  • Dr. Naylor also is a member of the RAND Health Advisory Board and the Institute for Health Improvement's Scientific Advisory Group.

Alto Neuroscience CEO, Amit Etkin, M.D., Ph.D., Appointed to NIDA’s National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse (NACDA)

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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Alto Neuroscience today announced that founder and chief executive officer, Amit Etkin, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed to serve as a member of the National Institute on Drug Abuses (NIDA) National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse (NACDA).

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  • Alto Neuroscience today announced that founder and chief executive officer, Amit Etkin, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed to serve as a member of the National Institute on Drug Abuses (NIDA) National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse (NACDA).
  • In this role, Dr. Etkin will contribute his expertise to identify and support the highest caliber of research in addiction science.
  • NIDA is a major driver behind the innovations these patients need, said Amit Etkin, M.D., Ph.D., founder and chief executive officer of Alto.
  • Alto Neuroscience is pioneering precision psychiatry by developing targeted medicines to help patients get better faster.