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Dr. Jean Giddens from Virginia Commonwealth University Appointed Chair of the AACN Board of Directors

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Monday, March 25, 2024

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is pleased to announce that Jean Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, dean and professor of nursing at the Virginia Commonwealth University, has been appointed Chair of the AACN Board of Directors.

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  • The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is pleased to announce that Jean Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, dean and professor of nursing at the Virginia Commonwealth University, has been appointed Chair of the AACN Board of Directors.
  • Dr. Giddens officially began her two-year term as Board Chair at noon today following AACN’s Spring 2024 Business Meeting in Washington, DC.
  • Her distinguished career in nurse education encompasses leadership roles at the University of New Mexico, Mesa State College, University of Texas-El Paso, and Eastern New Mexico University.
  • In addition, AACN’s President and Chief Executive Officer Deborah Trautman serves as an ex-officio member of the AACN Board.

AE Industrial Partners Announces Additional Promotions

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, national security, and industrial services, today announced the promotions of Jeff Hart and Bryan McElwee to Partner, Tyler Letarte and Andrew McElhinney to Principal, and Taylor Casey to Vice President.

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  • AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, national security, and industrial services, today announced the promotions of Jeff Hart and Bryan McElwee to Partner, Tyler Letarte and Andrew McElhinney to Principal, and Taylor Casey to Vice President.
  • He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the firm’s portfolio companies Alpine Air, BigBear.ai, CASE, CDI Engineering Services, Edge Autonomy, and REDLattice.
  • Tyler Letarte joined AEI in 2018 and is primarily focused on originating, executing, and monitoring investments in space and defense.
  • Andrew McElhinney joined AEI in 2017 and is primarily focused on originating, executing and monitoring investments in aerospace.

Peak Education and Partners Design InterWoven App to Disrupt the Way Underrepresented Students Connect With Colleges and Universities

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peak Education, an organization that supports low-income students with the college admissions process, today announced a planned Spring 2024 release for a new college access web platform, InterWoven, that is designed to disrupt the way underrepresented students connect with colleges and universities during admissions. The platform will connect prospective students with peers attending participating colleges to answer questions and share insight on degree programs and campus life.

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  • The platform will connect prospective students with peers attending participating colleges to answer questions and share insight on degree programs and campus life.
  • In partnership with participating colleges and universities, Peak Education is developing and testing InterWoven to give students more agency.
  • Peak Education has partnered with several colleges and universities to advise and support on building out the platform.
  • Peak Education scholars, the advisory board and college admissions partners are also providing input during the development phase and will work with Peak Education to promote the app next spring.

POSIGEN HIRES VP OF PUBLIC POLICY & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PosiGen, the nation's leading provider of renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions for low-to-moderate (LMI) income homeowners, announces the addition of Kyle Wallace as Vice President of Public Policy & Government Affairs.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PosiGen, the nation's leading provider of renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions for low-to-moderate (LMI) income homeowners, announces the addition of Kyle Wallace as Vice President of Public Policy & Government Affairs.
  • He previously served as the Director of Public Policy for the northeast at Sunrun.
  • He then joined Vivint Solar in 2015 and held multiple roles involving public policy, market expansion, and analytics.
  • As the VP of Public Policy & Government Affairs, Kyle will lead PosiGen's state legislative and regulatory work in current and emerging markets.

Jennifer Hawley promoted to banking officer in Alpine Bank Wealth Management

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Monday, July 11, 2022

Glenwood Springs, Colorado, July 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glenwood Springs, Colo. Jennifer Hawley has been promoted to the role of banking officer with Alpine Bank Wealth Management, where she will oversee client accounts in Ouray, Ridgway, Montrose and Delta.

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  • Glenwood Springs, Colorado, July 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glenwood Springs, Colo. Jennifer Hawley has been promoted to the role of banking officer with Alpine Bank Wealth Management, where she will oversee client accounts in Ouray, Ridgway, Montrose and Delta.
  • Alpine Bank Wealth Management provides excellent service to our clients and Im committed to maintaining and growing that standard.
  • Alpine Bank Wealth Management has $1.2 billion in assets under management.
  • Its services include investment management, trust management, custodial services, financial lifestyle management, estate management, individual retirement accounts, employee benefit accounts, endowment management for charitable institutions and tax management and reporting.

Phoenix-based Protecht, Inc. Announces Appointment of Jennifer Stoll Ph.D., STS to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

PHOENIX, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Protecht Inc., an industry-leading provider of ticket protection solutions in the live event experience space, has announced the appointment of Jennifer Stoll Ph.D., STS to its board of directors.

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  • PHOENIX, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Protecht Inc., an industry-leading provider of ticket protection solutions in the live event experience space, has announced the appointment of Jennifer Stoll Ph.D., STS to its board of directors.
  • "With her sports tourism expertise and her analytical research-driven approach, Jennifer brings diverse experience and a unique perspective to the Protecht Board of Directors.
  • She possesses an extraordinary skillset, and we are fortunate she has joined us," said Protecht CEO Bryan Derbyshire.
  • Dr. Stoll also currently oversees research and education for Sports ETA, the sports events and tourism industry's only professional association in the U.S.

Kamada Expands U.S. Leadership Team with Two Key Appointments

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Monday, March 14, 2022

REHOVOT, Israel, March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kamada Ltd. (NASDAQ: KMDA; TASE: KMDA.TA), a vertically integrated global biopharmaceutical company, focused on specialty plasma-derived therapeutics, today announced the appointments of two executives to its U.S. leadership team.

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  • REHOVOT, Israel, March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kamada Ltd. (NASDAQ: KMDA; TASE: KMDA.TA), a vertically integrated global biopharmaceutical company, focused on specialty plasma-derived therapeutics, today announced the appointments of two executives to its U.S. leadership team.
  • Their appointments further our overall growth strategy and, specifically, to growing our U.S. footprint and commercial operations.
  • I have led and supported the launch of multiple successful pharmaceutical products throughout my career, and am excited to leverage this significant experience with Kamada.
  • I am pleased to be joining the world-class team at Kamada, said Mr. Ward.

CiviCO Honors 2021 Colorado Governor's Citizenship Medal Winners

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

DENVER, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Each year, in partnership with Governor Jared Polis and all living Colorado governors, CiviCO , a nonprofit that cultivates civic-minded leaders, honors those who inspire excellence and public service with the Colorado Governor's Citizenship Medals.

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  • DENVER, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Each year, in partnership with Governor Jared Polis and all living Colorado governors, CiviCO , a nonprofit that cultivates civic-minded leaders, honors those who inspire excellence and public service with the Colorado Governor's Citizenship Medals.
  • The Governor announced eight recipients for 2021 who will be honored in January 2022 as part of Colorado Leadership Month.
  • The Medals, established in 2015, represent one of the highest honors bestowed upon citizens and organizations of Colorado for their significant contributions across the state.
  • The 2021 categories and recipients are:
    Emerging Community Leader Medal Fabian Jimenez,Lake County High School, Entering First Year Colorado School of Mines
    Growth & Innovation Award Dan Holt and Kelly Seidl , Founders, BillGO
    Public & Community Service Award Tim Foster , President Emeritus, Colorado Mesa University
    "The 2021 medal and award recipients are all working toward improving the state of Colorado," said Jennifer Landers, executive director of CiviCO.

Violet Defense Group Completes New Series B Funding for International Growth and Business Line Expansion

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

"As a company, our overarching goal is to make people's lives safer and healthier, all while improving the environment through sustainable technology deployment," said Violet Defense CEO Terrance Berland.

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  • "As a company, our overarching goal is to make people's lives safer and healthier, all while improving the environment through sustainable technology deployment," said Violet Defense CEO Terrance Berland.
  • "Our Series B funding will further accelerate our ability to leverage our unique, patented technology to make the future brighter for generations to come."
  • Violet Defense uses UV disinfection to protect everyday spaces from harmful pathogens by killing up to 99.9% of E. coli, Salmonella, MRSA, C.
  • Violet Gro brings together patented technology with cutting-edge design to optimize plant growth in indoor growing.