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Prosperity Now Names Marisa Calderon President and CEO

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Monday, December 4, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prosperity Now , the nation's foremost institution advancing racial and ethnic economic equity, today named Marisa Calderon president and CEO.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prosperity Now , the nation's foremost institution advancing racial and ethnic economic equity, today named Marisa Calderon president and CEO.
  • "Marisa was selected after an extensive nationwide search for a leader with the commitment, experience and passion needed to advance Prosperity Now's mission," said Victor Reinoso, board chair of Prosperity Now.
  • As chief executive, Calderon will lead Prosperity Now at a crucial time as it marks its own organizational milestone of a 45-year anniversary.
  • "As our nation faces unprecedented challenges, I have every confidence that Marisa will skillfully guide Prosperity Now to new heights, ensuring its vital role in fostering prosperity for all."

1,000 Dreams Fund and HARMAN Celebrate the Year 7 Launch of their 'New Face of Tech' Scholarship Program for Women in Tech

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, HARMAN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced the seventh-year return of their partnership with 1,000 Dreams Fund, a national nonprofit serving talented women in need, on the New Face of Tech Scholarship Program (#NewFaceofTech). The New Face of Tech Scholarship Program seeks to spotlight and financially support the new face of tech -- those incredible young women pursuing big dreams in the world of technology and innovation. Interested students are encouraged to take the New Face of Tech Challenge by applying at this link: https://1000dreamsfund.org/newfaceoftech-2023challenge/.

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  • The New Face of Tech Scholarship Program seeks to spotlight and financially support the new face of tech -- those incredible young women pursuing big dreams in the world of technology and innovation.
  • Interested students are encouraged to take the New Face of Tech Challenge by applying at this link: https://1000dreamsfund.org/newfaceoftech-2023challenge/ .
  • "We are so proud of our New Face of Tech Scholarship program with our incredible partner HARMAN.
  • To learn more about 1,000 Dreams Fund's New Face of Tech Scholarship Program, visit 1,000 Dreams Fund's website .

The Global Food Safety Initiative Announces 22nd Annual Conference Keynote Speakers

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), part of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), announces today its keynote speakers for its 22nd Annual Conference, "Delivering Safe Food in Turbulent Times: The Need for Agility & Resilience."

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  • The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), part of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), announces today its keynote speakers for its 22nd Annual Conference, "Delivering Safe Food in Turbulent Times: The Need for Agility & Resilience."
  • Anelich is a food safety expert, consultant and educator in food safety, food microbiology and food safety management systems with over 40 years of experience and a Ph.D. in microbiology.
  • She guided the food industry on Listeria monocytogenes during and after the 2018 listeriosis outbreak and SARS-CoV-2 related to food and food packaging safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "We're excited for attendees to hear from the amazing keynote speakers we've lined up for this year's Annual Conference," says Erica Sheward, Director of the Global Food Safety Initiative.