Neural Networks (journal)

Racquel Oden Appointed TMCF Board Chair

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s bi-annual Board of Directors meeting on September 23rd, Racquel Oden, head of wealth and personal banking for HSBC Bank U.S.A., was appointed Board Chair-Elect.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s bi-annual Board of Directors meeting on September 23rd, Racquel Oden, head of wealth and personal banking for HSBC Bank U.S.A., was appointed Board Chair-Elect.
  • “As a member of the TMCF board for the past 16 years and an HBCU alum, I've experienced first-hand the pivotal role we play in nurturing future leaders & providing access,” Oden said.
  • In addition to serving as TMCF's board chair, Oden serves on the Boards of Directors for the Apollo Theater, New York City's Prep for Prep, and The New York City Police Foundation and on the National Board of Directors.
  • Oden lives with her husband and daughter in Long Island, New York.

State Affairs Announces Its Founding Editor-in-Chief Alison Bethel

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Saturday, July 23, 2022

NEW YORK, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- State Affairs Announces Its Founding Editor-in-Chief Alison Bethel

Key Points: 
  • State Affairs has found the right leader in Alison Bethel.
  • Bethel [formerly, Alison Bethel McKenzie] joined State Affairs from Report for America where she was vice president of corps excellence.
  • "As we all know, the number of reporters covering state houses has shrunk dramatically over the years, but today we are seeing a rebirth in state house news coverage and State Affairs is proud to be a part of that movement.
  • State Affairs launched its first newsroom on Aug. 1, 2021, in Georgia.

Equitable Holdings Appoints Arlene Isaacs-Lowe to the Board of Directors

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Monday, July 11, 2022

Equitable Holdings ( NYSE: EQH ), a financial services holding company comprised of two complementary and well-established principal franchises, Equitable and AllianceBernstein, today announced the appointment of Arlene Isaacs-Lowe as an independent member of its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • Equitable Holdings ( NYSE: EQH ), a financial services holding company comprised of two complementary and well-established principal franchises, Equitable and AllianceBernstein, today announced the appointment of Arlene Isaacs-Lowe as an independent member of its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to extend Arlene a warm welcome to Equitable Holdings, said Joan Lamm-Tennant, Chair of the Equitable Holdings Board of Directors.
  • We are honored to have Arlenes leadership on the Board of Directors at Equitable Holdings, said Mark Pearson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Equitable Holdings.
  • Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH) is a financial services holding company comprised of two complementary and well-established principal franchises, Equitable and AllianceBernstein.

WaveDancer Announces Appointment of Linda Singh to Board of Directors

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Monday, April 18, 2022

FAIRFAX, Va., April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WaveDancer, Inc. (NASDAQ: WAVD) announced today the appointment of Major General Linda Singh to its Board of Directors.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WaveDancer, Inc. (NASDAQ: WAVD) announced today the appointment of Major General Linda Singh to its Board of Directors.
  • With a combination of public and private sector experience that spans defense, health, state and local government, Singh brings a unique perspective to the WaveDancer board.
  • She also brings public company board experience having served on the Board of Howard Bank.
  • I am excited to join the board of WaveDancer and I am looking forward to being part of an exciting journey where technical innovation and imagination creates a safer tomorrow, said Linda Singh.

Michael L. Parks, MD, FAAOS, named treasurer of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

CHICAGO, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --New York orthopaedic surgeon Michael L. Parks, MD, FAAOS,was named treasurer of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

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  • CHICAGO, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --New York orthopaedic surgeon Michael L. Parks, MD, FAAOS,was named treasurer of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
  • The AAOS treasurer serves as chair (and is one of three voting members) of the AAOS' Finance Committee.
  • He previously served on the AAOS Board of Directors and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) Board of Directors.
  • With more than 39,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists.

FORMER MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL EXECUTIVE MICHELE C. MEYER-SHIPP TO BECOME CEO OF LEADING GLOBAL NONPROFIT EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE ORGANIZATION, DRESS FOR SUCCESS WORLDWIDE

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dress for Success Worldwide, the leading global nonprofit employment resource for women, announced today that Michele C. Meyer-Shipp is named CEO, succeeding Joi Gordon.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dress for Success Worldwide, the leading global nonprofit employment resource for women, announced today that Michele C. Meyer-Shipp is named CEO, succeeding Joi Gordon.
  • Meyer-Shipp joins Dress for Success from Major League Baseball, where she served as Chief People & Culture Officer.
  • Meyer-Shipp also served as a senior advisor to the Commissioner as well as leaders across 30 major league baseball teams and multiple Minor League teams.
  • Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has empowered more than 1.2 million women across 150 cities in 23 countries.

Ziegler's Angelique A. David Selected As One Of The "25 Influential Black Women In Business Awards"

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Monday, September 27, 2021

The Network Journal's "25 Influential Black Women in Business Awards" honors Black women whose professional achievements have significantly impacted an industry or profession, and who also have made an important contribution to their communities.

Key Points: 
  • The Network Journal's "25 Influential Black Women in Business Awards" honors Black women whose professional achievements have significantly impacted an industry or profession, and who also have made an important contribution to their communities.
  • David was selected from a competitive application process with applicants from across the United States.
  • David will be profiled in the fall 2021 issue of The Network Journal magazine and formally honored at the 23rd annual "25 Influential Black Women in Business Awards Ceremony," taking place virtually on Thursday, September 23.
  • For a complete list of The Network Journal's "25 Influential Black Women in Business Awards," please click here.

Sompo International Names Windy Lawrence as General Counsel and Announces the Retirement of John Del Col

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Monday, September 20, 2021

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, Sept. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced today that Windy Lawrence has been named as the new General Counsel of Sompo International.

Key Points: 
  • PEMBROKE, Bermuda, Sept. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced today that Windy Lawrence has been named as the new General Counsel of Sompo International.
  • John Del Col will be retiring at the end of the year as General Counsel after nearly 20 years with Sompo International and its predecessor company.
  • I would also like to thank John Del Col for all his incredible contributions to Sompo International.
  • Sompo International Holdings Ltd. (Sompo International) is a global specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, headquartered in Bermuda.

Emily Greer announces retirement plans after three decades of leadership at ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Monday, August 30, 2021

Greer will work with ALSAC's leadership team on transition plans over the next few months before her departure.

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  • Greer will work with ALSAC's leadership team on transition plans over the next few months before her departure.
  • "It has been the honor of my professional career to serve this mission and witness the amazing advances of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital," said Greer.
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
  • Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org , liking St. Jude on Facebook , following St. Jude on Twitter , Instagram and TikTok , and subscribing to its YouTube channel.