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The Exceptional Women’s Alliance (EWA) congratulates Christy Soukhamneut on next chapter

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“Congratulations to Christy as she embarks on her new endeavor! Her dedication to building financial well-being and establishing accessible programs in her community is why she is a sought-after leader in the banking industry,” said Larraine Segil, Chair & CEO of EWA. “We relish in the excitement and success of our EWA’s making moves and leaving their mark along the way.”

“When I had the opportunity to join an organization like UFCU that champions the issues that have meant the most to me, I jumped at the chance,” said Ms. Soukhamneut. “So much of what I value in EWA is present here and I look forward to my continued involvement in an organization that has impacted me so positively.”

Ms. Soukhamneut serves on the boards of Voxtur, Trained, Halcyon, and Beneath the Surface Foundation, an organization founded by special operations veterans dedicated to combating the negative impacts of combat on the mental health of those who served. She also serves on a wide variety of committees and industry boards as well as being a partner with Blue Wolf Coaching and contributing as a subject matter expert for Stratmor.

The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) is an invitation only peer mentorship organization where high-potential, high-level Exceptional Women from across multiple industries are hand-selected and invested in, to grow, learn, share, and succeed. In addition to the achievement of significant success, the criteria for acceptance include character traits that are defining of the EWA Culture – Kindness, the Spirit of Generosity, Transparency, Gratitude and Willingness to Share their Networks. The Foundation is a powerhouse of peer-to-peer mentoring that provides guidance, deep connection, and leadership, propelling each woman to sustainable success – one woman at a time. The year-long program enables each member to be connected as alumnae for life in the ever-expanding EWA global network, as their fellow women leaders continue to move into positions of significance.

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Larraine Segil, Exceptional Women Alliance, 3106781499, [email protected], www.exceptionalwomenalliance.com

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PropTech Unicorn PLACE Appoints Leading High-Performance Coach Brendon Burchard as Chief Growth Advisor

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Burchard will chart the course for personal development across the organization. In the three years since PLACE’s founding, the company has demonstrated an industry-leading commitment to growth and development through rigorous professional training coupled with motivational, leadership, and financial training offered for all teams and associates. Partnering with Burchard and GrowthDay will give PLACE teams and employees unparalleled access to coaching and self-improvement resources, and advance the company’s commitment to drive growth by unlocking individual potential.

“I couldn’t be more excited to partner with the PLACE organization,” said Burchard. “This is an outstanding group of real estate professionals who have repeatedly shown their commitment to personal growth and success. I look forward to helping this team achieve their personal and business goals through this GrowthDay and this partnership.”

“Brendon is a top motivational speaker and trainer, and his philosophy on personal growth is very much aligned with our vision for PLACE. Growth is a foundational value for us, so turning our collaboration with Brendon into a partnership was a natural next step,” said PLACE Co-Founder Chris Suarez.

“Our partners and team members have driven exceptional growth for our company in the past three years. Partnering with Brendon will only accelerate that as we continue to unlock even more individual potential,” added PLACE Co-Founder Ben Kinney.

Founded in 2020, PLACE has emerged as a leader in real estate and propech circles. In late 2021, PLACE closed its Series A round led by Goldman Sachs for $100 million resulting in a $1 billion valuation. The organization has continued to expand with new PLACE Partner real estate teams across multiple brokerage brands and geographies and over 700 employees.

About PLACE
PLACE, the industry’s only fully integrated technology and business services platform, powers high-performing real estate agents and their teams to become more efficient, increase profitability, and provide superior customer value. For more information, please visit place.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram.

About Brendon Burchard
Brendon Burchard is the world’s number one high-performance coach, a 3-time New York Times bestselling author, and one of the most-watched, quoted, and followed motivational speakers in history. He is the founder and CEO of GrowthDay, the world’s #1 personal development platform. Learn more at brendon.com and GrowthDay.com, and follow Brendon on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.

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Jennifer Zureikat, PLACE, (312) 874-1996, [email protected], www.place.com

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Labroots Announces its 11th Annual Event in the Cancer Research & Immuno-Oncology Week Virtual Series on October 3-5, 2023

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Attendees will learn firsthand about the latest breakthroughs in cancer research and emerging issues in oncology to improve patient care and outcomes

YORBA LINDA, Calif., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Yorba Linda, CA (September 28, 2023) –Labroots, the leading scientific social networking website offering premier, interactive virtual and hybrid events and webinars, is hosting its 11th annual Cancer Research & Immuno-Oncology Week conference on October 3-5, 2023, free to attend.

This meeting will bring together thousands of innovative research scholars, industry and patient advocates, scientists, clinicians, oncologists, healthcare professionals and leading academic experts to strengthen collaboration and explore opportunities for novel therapeutic advances in clinical oncology and cancer research. The three-day agenda includes educational and sponsored presentations on cutting-edge discoveries and key advancements in the field to improve the outcomes and treatments of patients with cancer.

Cancer Research & Immuno-Oncology Week 2023 continues to deliver a prestigious forum for some of the brightest minds in the fields of cancer research and immuno-oncology disciplines. Distinguished speakers will share their knowledge spanning topics including but not limited to, using genomics/genetics to influence clinical applications, image analysis in cancer research and treatment, cancer systems biology, informed consent in cancer research, combination and personalized therapies, new developments in pediatric cancer therapies, neoantigen vaccines, the microbiome in immuno-oncology, molecular targets to engage anticancer immunity, novel engineering strategies, cancer health disparities, and addressing inhibitory barriers in tumor microenvironment.

Naming a few program highlights:
Keynote speaker, Li-Ming Su, MD, FRCS, Secretary General, Endourological Society, Pete and Carolyn Newsome Professor of Urologic Oncology, Chair, Department of Urology, at the University of Florida College of Medicine will discuss ‘Advanced Imaging for Small Renal Tumors’ describing how new advanced imaging modalities may in the future help predict tumor phenotype and thus reduce the number of unnecessary treatments of benign or low risk renal tumors.

Dr. Li-Ming Su said, “Conventional imaging studies such as ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging are increasingly detecting small renal lesions, which are interpreted by radiologists as highly suspicious for renal cell cancer. However, up to 30% of these small solid tumors (4 cm) are in fact found to be benign on surgical excision. This highlights a significant limitation in conventional radiologic studies in sub-stratifying which patient require active treatment (i.e. surgery versus thermal ablation) versus surveillance. New imaging technologies such as advanced cross-sectional imaging, molecular imaging and optical imaging show promise in improving pre-treatment risk categorization with the hopes of reducing unnecessary treatment. The Labroots conference allows the sharing of ideas across scientific disciplines that will hopefully drive new approaches and innovation to challenges such as this.”

Keynote speaker Dr. Vipul Patel, Medical Director at AdventHealth and world-renowned for his contribution to the field of robotic-assisted surgery and has personally performed over 17,000 robotic prostatectomies will deliver a compelling presentation on the evolving paradigm of prostate cancer surgery: lessons learning from 17,000 RALP’s that have translated to significantly better patience care and outcomes.

Keynote speaker Dr. Curtis J. Henry, Deputy Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA), The University of Colorado Cancer Center, and Associate Professor of Immunology & Microbiology, The Margaret Turley Grohne Chair in Translational Cancer Research will share a presentation titled, ‘Delineating the Pleiotropic Impact of Obesity on T-cell Function and Immunotherapy Efficacy’ with a Live Q&A session.

Dr. Curtis J. Henry said, “I hate to use the dreaded “P” word; however, obesity has reached pandemic levels. Currently, over 300 million adults and 25 million children globally are classified as living with obesity, and mathematical projections indicate that, without interventions, these numbers will continue to increase for decades. Obesity has a multitude of negative impacts on health, with one being an increased chance of developing and succumbing to various solid and hematological malignancies. This connection is currently under investigation, with our group, and others, studying how obesity-induced immunological changes impact immunity and responses to immune-based therapies targeting cancers. I’m excited to share our work at the 11th annual Labroots Cancer Research & Immuno-Oncology Week conference where the invaluable discussions will help shape the nature of our studies moving forward.”

Produced on Labroots’ partnering virtual event platform Chati, attendees can connect seamlessly across all desktops and mobile devices while immersed in a one-stop educational experience. The interactive online environment features a lobby equipped with leaderboard and gamification, an auditorium, featuring live-streaming video webcasts offering live attendee chats during scheduled presentations, a poster hall complete with a poster competition, live chat conversations, plus a newly added feature – a scheduled Poster Networking Hour with live poster authors, an exhibit hall to interact with sponsors and view their recent contributions in the field, and a networking lounge to connect and collaborate with colleagues.

By participating in this event, you can earn 1 Continuing Education credit per presentation for a maximum of 35 credits. To register for the event, click here.

Use the hashtag #LRcancer to follow the conversation and connect with members of the global Cancer & Oncology Research community! Follow @Cancer_LR on Twitter and @CancerResearchandOncology.LR on Facebook to connect with our specialist Cancer & Oncology writers and stay up to date with the latest news in Cancer & Oncology Research.

About Labroots
Labroots is the leading scientific social networking website, and primary source for scientific trending news and premier educational virtual events and webinars and more. Contributing to the advancement of science through content sharing capabilities, Labroots is a powerful advocate in amplifying global networks and communities. Founded in 2008, Labroots emphasizes digital innovation in scientific collaboration and learning. Offering more than articles and webcasts that go beyond the mundane and explore the latest discoveries in the world of science, Labroots users can stay atop their field by gaining continuing education credits from a wide range of topics through their participation in the webinars and virtual events. Labroots is a proud partner of Chati, a virtual event platform that allows for the hosting of engaging and interactive virtual and hybrid events, catering to businesses of any vertical or size.

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Lynn Brainard, Labroots, 714-771-4397, [email protected], www.labroots.com

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New Book “Empart” Launches in October

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“Menopause can be such a confusing time for so many women. Our bodies are going through changes and it’s still not a subject we can discuss openly. So we end up feeling isolated and alone. But what we discovered in our Menopause ChitChat community is that every woman has a story, and by sharing those stories, we find strength, support, and understanding,” said Holly. “With ‘Empart: Real Stories. Real Wisdom. Real Menopause.’, I wanted to make sure that every woman knows she’s not alone and that her story matters.”

The menopause category is experiencing significant growth in the global market. According to data from Grand View Research, the global menopause market was valued at $16.9 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $24.4 billion by 2030. And information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shows that over 1 million women enter menopause annually in the United States alone.

There is clearly a growing demand for resources that address the physical and emotional challenges of this life stage. “Empart: Real Stories. Real Wisdom. Real Menopause” aims to fill this gap by providing a unique collection of real-life stories and insights from women who have navigated menopause.

For more information about “Empart: Real Stories. Real Wisdom. Real Menopause” and to join the conversation, visit the website at www.joinempart.com.

About Holly Osterman:

Holly Osterman is the founder of Menopause ChitChat, a community dedicated to providing support and resources for women going through menopause. In 2009, Holly recognized the need for a safe space where women could share their experiences and ask questions about menopause. This led to the creation of Menopause ChitChat, which has now evolved into Empart, a private, online community that offers a range of resources, experts and opportunities to connect. Through her book, “Empart: Real Stories. Real Wisdom. Real Menopause,” Holly hopes to give women a voice and inspire meaningful conversations about menopause.

Upcoming Events:

Holly will be available for interviews, book signings, and online events throughout the month of October, 2023. To book Holly, email [email protected].

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Holly Osterman, Empart Media Group LLC, 1 (630) 561-7000, [email protected], www.joinempart.com

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Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick Named to City & State’s ‘The 2023 Power of Diversity: Latino 100’ List

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Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick, of counsel in Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Appeals & Legal Issues Group has added inclusion on City & State’s “The 2023 Power of Diversity: Latino 100” list to her many achievements.

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick, of counsel in Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Appeals & Legal Issues Group has added inclusion on City & State’s “The 2023 Power of Diversity: Latino 100” list to her many achievements. The list recognizes “the most influential Latinos who are serving in public office, running businesses, leading nonprofits, and advocating for policy changes in New York,” according to the publication.

Ciparick, a former New York State Court of Appeals Senior Associate Judge, was the first Latina to sit in a court of record in New York State in 1978, and later the first Latino/Hispanic on the Court of Appeals. Today, she works diligently to create a pipeline of opportunities for diverse attorneys. Of Puerto Rican descent, Ciparick was born in New York City, grew up in Washington Heights, graduated from Hunter College, and received her J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law. Her work, passion for New York, and ethnic background uniquely position her to impact access to justice.

Ciparick is Chair of the State Board of Law Examiners for the State of New York Court of Appeals and Past Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Historical Society of the Courts of the State of New York. Ciparick was appointed by the Chief Judge to co-chair the New York Justice Task Force that examines the causes of wrongful convictions. Under the previous New York City Administration, she held the position of Chair of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on the Judiciary.

At Greenberg Traurig, Ciparick advises clients on appellate matters and litigation strategy and mentors the firm’s junior lawyers.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 47 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 500. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Diversity Initiative: From its inception, Greenberg Traurig has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Greenberg Traurig is a uniquely empowering and diverse firm built on a foundation of fairness, equality, and authenticity. Through its Social, Racial, and Economic Justice Action Plan, the firm has committed $5 million over five years to help combat systemic racism and support impoverished communities. In addition, the firm’s efforts have been recognized through its Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Plus, administered by The Diversity Lab, and by local, national, and global publications and organizations including Chambers and Partners. Web: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/general/our-firm/diversity Twitter: @GT_Drives.

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Joey Kaiser, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, +1 212.801.6983, [email protected], https://www.gtlaw.com/en 

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Prevent Blindness Names Ed Buffington, GPN Technologies, as the 2024 Person of Vision Award Recipient

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Buffington began his career in the optical industry in 1979 as part of the contact lens company, American Hydron. In 1983, with his partners, he launched OfficeMate Software installing the first eyecare practice management software system to run on an IBM PC in April 1984.

After tremendous growth, in 1994, Marchon acquired OfficeMate, which was later acquired by VSP. Today OfficeMate remains one of the leading eyecare practice management and electronic medical records software solutions in the optometric industry with a significant market share.

After retiring from VSP in 2014, Buffington began his private consulting firm, The Buffington Company, leveraging his nearly 40 years of expertise in the eyecare industry. In 2017, Buffington joined data analytics firm, GPN Technologies as President and CEO.

“I am humbled and honored to receive this very special industry recognition from Prevent Blindness, thank you!” said Buffington. “I want to thank all the wonderful friends and partners I’ve worked with throughout my tenure in eyecare. It’s those relationships that have contributed to my success and enjoyment in my career.”

Additionally, at the Person of Vision Award gala, Prevent Blindness will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of 20/20 Magazine, a publication of Jobson Medical Information, LLC. The publication includes information and resources for optometrists and other eyecare industry professionals, featuring fashion trending, branding, style, lenses and technology, product news and continuing education.

“We are incredibly honored that Prevent Blindness will be recognizing the 50th Anniversary of 20/20 Magazine at the Person of Vision Dinner in March,” said James DeMatteis, Group Publisher, 20/20 and Vision Monday. “Achieving this milestone is something Jobson is both humbled by and very proud of—not only of the accomplishments this anniversary represents, but also of the tremendous strides the optical arena has achieved these past five decades.”

Maureen Cavanagh, Safilo, is once again serving as the 2024 Person of Vision Committee Chair. Additional committee members include Marge Axelrad, Vision Monday; Jay Binkowitz, Keplr Vision; Deb Bulken, Luxottica Wholesale; Marc Ferrera, Jobson Medical Information; Anne Kavanagh, Kavanagh Consulting LLC; Katie Lauver, GPN Technologies; Lorie Lippiatt, LLL Holdings, LLC; Prevent Blindness Board of Directors Chair Jim McGrann, Advancing Eyecare; and Matt Tackman, Essilor.

“We are proud to recognize Ed Buffington and 20/20 Magazine at the 2024 Person of Vision Award gala,” said Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness. “Tickets will be selling quickly, so we encourage everyone to purchase their seats now and make sure they don’t miss out on this fantastic event!”

For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, Person of Vision Award committee membership, and tickets, please contact Albert Muci at (312) 363-6020 or [email protected], or visit https://preventblindness.org/personofvision.

About Prevent Blindness
Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness is the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening and training, community and patient service programs and research. These services are made possible through the generous support of the American public. Together with a network of affiliates, Prevent Blindness is committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America. For more information, visit us at PreventBlindness.org, and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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Sarah Hecker, Prevent Blindness, 312.363.6035, [email protected], PreventBlindness.org

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Health: Addiction

Bravado Designs Launches Rebrand & Expansion After 30 Years of Shaping Maternity and Nursing Wear Markets

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Bravado Designs provides thoughtful and beautiful designs for all momkind

TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bravado Designs, the globally recognized female designed legacy brand providing solutions to mothers at the start of their motherhood adventure with nursing and maternity products, is thrilled to announce an exciting rebranding initiative that marks a significant evolution in its 30-year journey. Bravado Designs introduces new styles, products, and limited edition designs to cater to moms throughout their motherhood adventures.

Bravado Designs proudly unveils its rebrand through a new logo, enhanced way of communicating with their consumers, and an invigorating look and feel, accompanying an incredible product line with fresh introductions regularly from this Fall of 2023 through 2025. Its 30 years experience has provided a deep understanding of the needs and bodies of Moms and, through Bravado’s technical expertise, is able to engineer thoughtfully and beautifully designed products that elevate both Momhood and the industry as a whole. The rebrand doesn’t just reflect outward facing communications, the brand has also taken a great deal of time and energy to enhance their brand positioning and re-write their core values and behaviors to ensure all employees and partners are leaning into the brand promise and living and breathing the values at every level, every day.

“We want Bravado Designs to resonate with Moms around the world, supporting them in their incredible motherhood journey,” says Nicole McCasey, President at Bravado Designs. “Our rich brand history has been reliable, but we knew that to move forward and truly support mothers everywhere, we needed to evolve. This rebrand and new products are our next step in servicing all of momkind at all stages of their adventure.”

Bravado Designs’ range of new product offerings not only continue Bravado’s commitment to nursing and maternity but, for the very first time, venture further into stages of the motherhood adventure including stylish and functional diaper and hospital tote bags. The brand remains dedicated to its core values and its commitment to creating exceptional products that celebrate the essence of motherhood.

For more information please visit https://bravadodesigns.com/

Bravado Designs

Bravado Designs is an iconic brand founded by two moms that couldn’t find a bra that both fit properly and also made them feel beautiful. This lead the brand to specialize in knowing how to technically and thoughtfully design bras for pregnant and nursing women. Never straying from its core offerings in 30 years, it’s safe to say the brand is made up of experts who know how a woman’s body changes and designs the bras to adapt accordingly. Every launch, adaptation and function is one for the core target, who is kept at the center of the brand. The brand has been featured in outlets such as The New York Times, Healthline, People, PopSugar and more.

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Christine Joyce, Victory Public Relations, 1 2015720089, [email protected]

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