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Komen Chicago Executive Director Dr. Tiosha Bailey Wins Gold Stevie® Award for Maverick of the Year in 2019 Stevie Awards for Women in Business

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Komen Chicago Executive Director Dr. Tiosha Bailey Wins Gold Stevie Award for Maverick of the Year


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Susan G. Komen Chicago Executive Director Dr. Tiosha Bailey has been named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the category of Maverick of the Year in the 16th Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business. Komen Chicago was also named winner of a Silver Stevie® Award in the category of Organization of the Year (Government or Non-Profit with 10 or Less Employees).

Feedback from the Stevies judges was overwhelmingly positive. As one judge commented, “Never underestimate the power of a helping hand, including the hands of seven full time employees and dozens of volunteers. Susan G. Komen Chicago is moving mountains for not only research to cure breast cancer but to [provide] services to the survivors who need it! This agency without a doubt has been effective, holds integrity to the highest standards and can accomplish many aspects including the Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference. Conferences are difficult and costly, but the materials provided in this nomination show strategy, branding and programs for many on the front-lines, including patients, families, doctors and researchers – it takes a village and this application reflects this clearly.”

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, employees and the companies they run – worldwide. The Stevie Awards have been hailed as the world’s premier business awards. More than 1,500 entries were submitted this year by organizations and individuals in 25 nations for consideration in more than 90 categories, including Executive of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Company of the Year, Startup of the Year, Women Helping Women, and Women Run Workplace of the Year.

For Susan G. Komen Chicago, breast cancer awareness is more than wearing pink in October. Every single day is a promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Over the past year, Komen Chicago has pivoted to revolutionize itself from an exclusive fundraising service, into a well-rounded, trusted advocacy group. With an expansion of revenue streams, a decrease in operational expenses, and increase in research and community grant investments year-over-year by 33.6% and 48.7%, respectively. Currently, 100% of all net proceeds are funneled directly back into breast cancer services, research initiatives, education and advocacy/policy efforts across Chicagoland. The nonprofit works tirelessly to increase access to quality care for those living with breast cancer, providing grants to trailblazing researchers working to find a cure for the disease; all to realize the vision to live in a world without breast cancer.

Following her announcement as the Executive Director of Susan G. Komen Chicago in June 2018, Dr. Tiosha Bailey has worked to take the organization to new heights, driving strategy and development to ensure measurable impact upon breast cancer outcomes through research, direct services, advocacy and public policy. Bailey is an agent of change in the public health sector. After having her life touched by cancer, Bailey has dedicated her entire public health career to bringing about meaningful change on pressing issues. She joined Komen Chicago to continue this legacy by working alongside other leaders in the space, addressing the systemic issues driving the breast cancer mortality rates in and around the city with a goal of achieving health equity.

“On behalf of the Komen Chicago board of directors, I want to congratulate Dr. Tiosha Bailey and her staff for this well-deserved honor,” said Komen Chicago Board President Dr. Suzet McKinney. “We are incredibly proud of the important role Komen Chicago plays in fighting breast cancer and saving lives.”

Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word for “crowned,” the awards were presented to winners on November 15 during a dinner event attended by more than 550 people at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The event was broadcast via Livestream.

Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 150 business professionals around the world, working on eight juries.

Details about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the list of Finalists in all categories are available at http://www.StevieAwards.com/Women.

About Komen Chicago

Susan G. Komen’s promise is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. One hundred percent of net proceeds are invested back into local community grant making and research initiatives. Komen Chicago’s priorities include making sure everyone has access to quality healthcare options, fighting to ensure fewer people die from metastatic breast cancer and shining a light on the importance of early detection. To date, Komen Chicago has awarded $18.2 million in community breast health services and invested more than $6 million in breast cancer research.

About the Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the new Middle East Stevie Awards. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.

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Science: Biology

$1.4M Grant to Investigate New Treatment for High LDL Cholesterol

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Dayami Lopez, Ph.D. conducting research in an NCCU research lab.

“Heart disease causes about a quarter of all deaths each year,” Lopez said. “It occurs because of a combination of genetic mutations and environmental factors, including lack of exercise and too much fat in the diet.”


DURHAM, N.C. (PRWEB)

North Carolina Central University Associate Professor Dayami Lopez, Ph.D., was awarded a $1.48 million grant from the National Institute for General Medical Sciences to study new means of treating high cholesterol and preventing heart disease.

The four-year grant will advance Lopez’s research into regulation of low-density lipoproteins, also known as LDL cholesterol, considered a major risk factor in heart disease.

“Heart disease causes about a quarter of all deaths each year,” Lopez said. “It occurs because of a combination of genetic mutations and environmental factors, including lack of exercise and too much fat in the diet.”

Statins, a class of medicines known to block cholesterol production in the liver, are widely used to treat patients with high LDL. However, not all patients respond well to statins. Some have serious side effects, and others, including those with a genetic marker for high cholesterol, fail to improve.

A secondary treatment type that controls cholesterol by regulating Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 series, or PCSK9 protein, has been in use since 2015. But this treatment is expensive, costing hundreds of dollars a month, and often not covered by health insurance, Lopez said.

Lopez is now working to develop a third type of treatment that controls PCSK9 using the Alpha 1 antitrypsin protein, a method expected to be lower cost and more affecting in people with genetically based high cholesterol.

“Data from a previous study has given us, for the first time, concrete evidence that Alpha 1 antitrypsin will interact with PCSK9,” Lopez said. “Now we are looking into the mechanics of that. We will be using cell lines from three different ethnic groups: Caucasian, Asian and African American.”

Because of genetic differences, some ethnic groups, including African Americans, are at greater risk for having high cholesterol.

The NIH funding will provide $370,000 per year over four years to assist in development of the potential new treatment.

Along with her research, Lopez is the founder of the startup NIFP Technologies LLC, incorporated in January 2018 to market diagnostic tests and novel therapeutics stemming from the collaborative work of Lopez and Associate Professor of Biology Sean Kimbro, Ph.D. Other company partners include NCCU biosciences researcher Quantil Melendez, Ph.D., who serves as chief executive officer, and BRITE science researchers Catherine Wooten, Ph.D., and Sumaira Ahmed, Ph.D.

    

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Society: Christianity

From Genesis to Revelation” shares a compelling discussion that digs deep on Jesus’s Second Coming in this world

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)

“It Is Done: Earthquakes: From Genesis to Revelation”: an important read that carries knowledge and understanding of the Lord’s Second Coming to a world that is in chaos because of man’s own actions. “It Is Done: Earthquakes: From Genesis to Revelation” is the creation of published author Richard Modee, a writer who holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture and a master’s degree in landscape architecture. He worked for the USDA Forest Service for almost three decades as an architect, landscape architect, long-range land and resources officer and environmental coordinator. A born-again Christian, he served on the church board and went on missions.

Modee shares, “The Second Coming of Jesus Christ will be announced by the most unimaginably powerful earthquake never known by man, splitting the Mount of Olives in two, and changing the earth worldwide. There are at least seventeen earthquakes revealed in the Bible, nine of them in the New Testament. Every earthquake reveals God’s presence and His power. Some reveal God’s warning and wrath against sin. God placed every earthquake fault on the earth at the creation, and He knows where they are, when He will release them, for whatever purpose He chooses.

“The Bible describes five distinct conditions of the earth. First it was formless, lifeless, and enshrouded in darkness. After the six days of creation, the earth was transformed into the second condition: pristine, free of sin, beautiful, and peaceful for man. The sinful third condition occurred when satan entered the garden, introduced sin, and began to assault man. God cleansed the earth once again with the Great Flood, but man quickly reintroduced sin into the world, creating the fourth condition we are living in today. It is a world that is in serious moral decline due to greed, pride, immorality, disobedience, love for each other gone cold, and the increasing rejection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

“God will finally change this fourth condition with devastating events during the seven years of tribulation, releasing four worldwide earthquakes and finally, an unimaginable final earthquake to purge the earth of sin and create the peaceful, sin-free, and pristine fifth condition for 1,000 years. The earthly kingdom and the heavenly kingdom will become one, and Jesus will reign until the final judgement of sinners. God will bring the New Jerusalem down from heaven where we will be in the presence of God and Jesus for all eternity.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Richard Modee’s new book is an illuminating manuscript that will allow readers to understand God’s plan and purpose for a world that is in a devastating moral decline.

View a synopsis of “It Is Done: Earthquakes: From Genesis to Revelation” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “It Is Done: Earthquakes: From Genesis to Revelation” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “It Is Done: Earthquakes: From Genesis to Revelation,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Technology: Computer

WiCyS Receives $150k in Support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies

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WiCyS is helping veterans and other women answer that call by connecting them with opportunities and resources to succeed, ultimately beginning to remove the many roadblocks that continue to prevent women from advancing in the field.


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National nonprofit Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) has received a $150,000 gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to expand its work to recruit, retain and advance women in the cybersecurity field.

It is predicted that, by 2021, there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs around the world. Simultaneously, women currently make up 20 percent of the global industry, according to a March 2019 study. WiCyS works to help fill this industry gap with much-needed talent by training women in cybersecurity and connecting them with meaningful career opportunities. Since its inception in 2013, over 4,900 women in cybersecurity have participated in the organization’s annual conference.

“WiCyS is a tribe of like-minded peers and mentors,” said Ambareen Siraj, founder of Women in CyberSecurity. “We are a community that shares, supports, and, most importantly, works together to end under-representation of women in cyber.”

With this philanthropic funding from the organization of craigslist founder Craig Newmark, WiCyS builds on its track record by launching the Veterans Assistance Program. This new effort offers exclusive opportunities to women veterans who are either currently in cyber or aspiring to transition into the field. The program helps veterans connect with WiCyS sponsors and partners, earn a discounted WiCyS membership, apply for the Veteran Fellowship Award, belong to an effective community forum, and more.

“There is a serious need in the US for talented people to help protect our democracy and defend the country from cyber threats,” said Newmark. “WiCyS is helping veterans and other women answer that call by connecting them with opportunities and resources to succeed, ultimately beginning to remove the many roadblocks that continue to prevent women from advancing in the field.”

The gift will also allow WiCyS student chapter members to compete for free in the National Cyber League (NCL) virtual cybersecurity competition, powered by Cyber Skyline. This competition experience helps to provide another layer of skills that are needed to advance in the cybersecurity workforce.

About WiCyS:

Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is the premier nonprofit organization with international reach dedicated to bringing together women in cybersecurity. Founded by Dr. Ambareen Siraj from Tennessee Tech University through a National Science Foundation grant in 2013, WiCyS offers opportunities and resources for its members and collaboration benefits for its sponsors and partners. The organization’s founding partners are Cisco, Facebook and Palo Alto Networks. WiCyS’ strategic partners include Amazon Web Services, Cisco, Equifax, Facebook, Fidelity Investments, Google, IBM, Lockheed Martin, Nike, Optum, PayPal, SANS Institute, and Target. To sponsor the upcoming 2020 conference, visit https://www.wicys.org/conference-sponsor. To become a strategic partner for all year long engagement, visit https://www.wicys.org/become-a-partner.

About Craig Newmark Philanthropies:

Craig Newmark Philanthropies was created by craigslist founder Craig Newmark to support and connect people and drive broad civic engagement. It works to advance people and grassroots organizations that are getting stuff done in areas that include trustworthy journalism & the information ecosystem, voter protection, gender diversity in technology, and veterans & military families. For more information, please visit: CraigNewmarkPhilanthropies.org.

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Technology: Electronics

AIM to Participate at SMTA Silicon Valley Expo & Tech Forum

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CRANSTON, R.I. (PRWEB)

AIM Solder, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce their participation in the upcoming SMTA Silicon Valley Expo and Tech Forum taking place on December 4, 2019 at Bestronics Incorporated in San Jose, CA. AIM Solder will highlight its REL electronic solders and its new RX18 and CX18 cored solder wire.

REL22™ is an award-winning, high reliability alloy developed to address reliability and production quality issues common to similar multi-element alloys. Both internal and customer testing has proven that REL22 improves product survival in extreme thermal exposure operating environments such as under-hood automotive, avionics/aerospace and LED lighting. REL61™ is ideally suited for industries which require a cost effective alternative to SAC305 with no loss of processing performance or durability. REL61 provides significant advantages over other no-low silver alloys by offering better flow characteristics at lower temperatures, thus reducing PCB damage and assembly costs.

AIM will also feature its new cored wire solders, RX18 and CX18. The award-winning RX18 is engineered for automated soldering and promotes thermal transfer, fast wetting and reduces voids/skips. With an operator friendly, low odor/smoke formula, CX18 extends the solder tip life and leaves clear, minimal residues.

To discover all of AIM’s products and services, visit the company at the SMTA Silicon Valley Expo and Tech Forum for more information and to speak with one of AIM’s knowledgeable staff members.

About AIM

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, AIM Solder is a leading global manufacturer of assembly materials for the electronics industry with manufacturing, distribution and support facilities located throughout the world. AIM produces advanced solder products such as solder paste, liquid flux, cored wire, bar solder, epoxies, lead-free and halogen-free solder products, and specialty alloys such as indium and gold for a broad range of industries. A recipient of many prestigious SMT industry awards, AIM is strongly committed to innovative research and development of product and process improvement as well as providing customers with superior technical support, service and training. For more information about AIM, visit http://www.aimsolder.com.

Upcoming Events:

February 4-6, 2020 – IPC APEX Expo, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA

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Industry: Healthcare

Newsday Names Acutis a Winner of Its Top Workplaces 2019 Award

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‘The Top Workplaces award is about building a company that is in motion and where we all want to come to work each day,’ said Jibreel Sarij, Chief Executive Officer.


EAST NORTHPORT, N.Y. (PRWEB)

Acutis Diagnostics, a clinical diagnostics laboratory that is headquartered in New York, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by Newsday. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered anonymously through a third-party survey administrator. The recognition is based on several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few. Overall, more than 20,000 employees from over 100 companies were surveyed.

“The Top Workplaces award is about building a company that is in motion and where we all want to come to work each day,” said Jibreel Sarij, Chief Executive Officer. “In motion means we not only work together but we work with one another. We move together with continuous improvement in mind. In motion is trusting one’s colleagues, one’s staff. We demand more of ourselves and each other. When we succeed, we’ve raised the stakes. When we improve further, we provide value to our clients and the patients they serve.”

Being awarded one of Newsday’s Top Workplaces is humbling, as organizations have no influence in the process. Acutis’ clinical laboratory colleagues provided direct information about their experience at Acutis Diagnostics, which resulted in this great acknowledgement. There are also some nuts and bolts type of steps to maintaining a positive work environment. Acutis routinely performs anonymous surveys of our staff using a third-party resource to keep a finger on the pulse of the company and to identify where improvements can be made. The team worked together to build a set of guiding principles which define how employees engage with one another and create emphasis for the qualities that they most want to see in their workplace. Qualities such as trust, thoroughness and moving in sync are some of the guiding principles. Acutis also commits to benefits programs, such as the newly announced “birthday’s off” policy, to ensure the team’s personal needs are met.

Leaders at Acutis understand that the future of healthcare is about services that lower cost of care while improving clinical outcomes. They know that with the talent and passion their colleagues bring to Acutis each day, they will make many important contributions towards the future of healthcare.

Acutis Diagnostics is a specialized clinical laboratory headquartered in East Northport, New York that serves clinical clients nationally. Acutis is a company with a commitment to the best science, technology and practices, all set in motion by a team of deeply committed professionals. Acutis serves medical practitioners with highly advanced clinical toxicology and infectious disease testing. We invest in research and development which enable medical practitioners to make better decisions and achieve better patient outcomes with a focus on value of care.

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Health: Mental Health

AllKindsofTherapy.com’s Breaks 100K+ Site Visitors – Users Generated…

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AllkindsofTherapy.com top treatment directory destination for parents in crisis reports over 60% of 100K visitors are arriving via desktop search, not mobile device.

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Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/allkindsoftherapy_coms_breaks_100k_site_visitors_users_generated_from_desktop_despite_mobile_trends/prweb16735098.htm

Business: Insurance

North American Title Insurance Co. expands in Florida with addition of two state agency managers

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North American Title Insurance Company

The individual attention we give to every agent on every level of their business has always been paramount at NATIC. While deepening our footprint in key Florida markets, this type of loyalty and steadfast commitment requires a growth in resources.


MIAMI (PRWEB)

North American Title Insurance Co. (NATIC) has promoted Michele Ponce, formerly NATIC’s agency relationship manager, to the position of state agency manager, Florida, with a focus on South Florida. Angie Haddon has joined the company as state agency manager, Florida, with an emphasis on the Tampa region. The two will work closely with Geoff Harris, assistant vice president, regional agency manager, targeting new business growth and overseeing agency operations in their respective territories.

“The individual attention we give to every agent on every level of their business has always been paramount at NATIC,” said Harris. “While deepening our footprint in key Florida markets, this type of loyalty and steadfast commitment requires a growth in resources. Promoting Michele to state agency manager and adding Angie’s title operations expertise offers an opportunity to build strong relationships with new agents and add two more dependable resources for those agents who are already part of our robust network.”

Ponce served four years as a business consultant for North American Title Company prior to joining NATIC. A sales professional for 34 years, she also spent four years at the Miami Herald Media Company as a media consultant, selling online and print advertising, and four years at Lennar Homes as a new home consultant. In 2010, she taught a marketing principles course at Miami Dade Community College and worked as a business account executive at Windstream Communications. She is fluent in English and Spanish and is a licensed real estate agent and title agent and commissioned as a notary. Ponce graduated with a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Miami and earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing from Florida Atlantic University. She serves on the leadership committee of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, as an ambassador in the Women’s Council of Realtors and on the board of the Mortgage Bankers Association.

“Michele’s charisma, enthusiasm and passion for the job and her clients is contagious. Her positive energy is felt by all those around her. These characteristics, added to her experience of bringing business into a title company for a good portion of her career, will enable her to be successful in supporting client growth,” Harris said.

“With deep roots in title and real estate, I am uniquely situated to help agents attract new business. I am that conduit between our title agents and the real estate industry in the Miami market, and will utilize my broad connections to cultivate new, productive and mutually rewarding relationships for our agents,” Ponce said.

Haddon comes to NATIC after serving as chief of operations for a prominent title agency in Tampa. Spending 10 years with the agency, she managed staff for seven locations, which involved recruitment, training, sales, marketing, client relations, and negotiating and closing deals. In addition, she helped build many facets of the company, including establishing and maintaining a consistent corporate culture and image throughout all offices, product lines, promotional materials and events. She is a licensed Florida real estate agent and title agent and commissioned as a notary.

“Given her background and extensive understanding of how an agency can and should run, Angie will have a notable and immediate impact as the go-to consultant for agents, whether they want to grow, contract, streamline or staff their agencies. She’s done all of that and looks forward to helping others do the same,” Harris said.

“With over a decade of knowledge gleaned in title operations, all of my agents will greatly benefit from our partnership. I am ready and excited to draw from my day-to-day title experiences and connections to help those that want to take their companies to the next level,” Haddon said.

Ponce and Haddon will also partner alongside attorney Jessica Hew, who has recently become the state agency manager for NATIC’s commercial division in Florida.

Ponce and Haddon use the mailing address of NATIC’s Florida office at 760 N.W. 107th Ave., Suite 401, Miami, FL 33172. Ponce can be reached at (786) 719-7863 or miponce@natic.com. Haddon can be reached at (727) 310-9010 or ahaddon@natic.com.

About North American Title Insurance Co.

North American Title Insurance Co. (NATIC) is a seasoned title insurance underwriter, helping title agents achieve the goal of true business success for more than 60 years. The company offers products and services for all real estate transactions, operating in 39 states and the District of Columbia. NATIC earned the reputation as the “underwriter next door” because its decision makers and associates are easy to reach and their processes are quick and straightforward, including a one-hour underwriting response guarantee that is unparalleled in the industry. The company holds an A’ (A Prime), Unsurpassed rating by Demotech, Inc. and an A- rating from Kroll Bond Rating Agency. NATIC associates believe in the company’s “Simple. Done Right.” philosophy, which encompasses building supportive partnerships with agents by simplifying processes, paying attention to minor details, and providing tools and education to feed their growth. NATIC’s parent company, States Title Holding Inc., is backed by a significant financial investment from Lennar Corporation and leading venture capitalists in Silicon Valley. NATIC is headquartered in Miami, Florida. http://www.natic.com.

For more information contact: Kelly McCarel, c: 440.590.6504; e: kmccarel@natic.com.

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Business: Executives

Greenberg Traurig’s Julie McPeak Selected as 2019 IAIS Distinguished Fellow

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“We are pleased that Julie has been recognized for her years of hard work and leadership at the IAIS and NAIC,” said Fred E. Karlinsky, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Insurance Regulatory & Transactions Practice.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)

Shareholder Julie Mix McPeak of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was honored as a 2019 International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) Distinguished Fellow at the IAIS 26th Annual Conference in Abu Dhabi, Nov. 14. According to IAIS, this award recognizes McPeak for her time, deep experience, and dedication to advancing the IAIS and effective and globally consistent supervision of the insurance industry.

IAIS Distinguished Fellows are nominated and selected by insurance supervisors from around the world. McPeak has been an IAIS executive committee member for the past three years and was elected to serve as vice chair of the executive committee in 2016. She also served as president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) in 2018 and chair of its International Insurance Relations Committee among other executive committees and leadership roles.

McPeak is a former commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance and a member of Greenberg Traurig’s Insurance Regulatory & Transactions Practice. McPeak has more than 25 years of legal and administrative experience in state government and was the first woman to serve as chief insurance regulator in more than one state, having also served as the executive director of the Kentucky Office of Insurance.

“We are pleased that Julie has been recognized for her years of hard work and leadership at the IAIS and NAIC,” said Fred E. Karlinsky, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Insurance Regulatory & Transactions Practice. “Julie has been at the forefront of the discussion of international insurance issues and, here at GT, we have benefitted tremendously from her experience and passion for advancing the interests of the insurance industry.”

The IAIS is a voluntary membership organization of insurance supervisors and regulators from more than 200 jurisdictions, representing 97% of the world’s insurance premiums. The organization develops and assists in implementing principles, standards, and other supporting material for the supervision of the insurance sector.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Insurance Regulatory & Transactions Practice: Greenberg Traurig’s Insurance Regulatory & Transactions group brings together lawyers from its national and international offices with experience in a broad variety of complementary disciplines – including insurance regulatory, tax, corporate finance and securities, securitization and structured finance, litigation, health care, and governmental affairs – to support clients from all segments of the insurance industry. The group provides tailored legal services designed to meet the varied needs of our clients in the areas of insurance regulation, legislative and public policy advocacy, life and health insurance, property and casualty insurance, premium finance, securitization and derivatives, and insurance litigation. BTI Consulting Group’s 2017 BTI Power Rankings list included Greenberg Traurig on their Honor Roll list for Insurance. In 2016 our team was listed as one of the “Strongest Firms for Go-To Outside Counsel – Insurance” in BTI Consulting Group’s BTI Report. Our team was also included in BTI Consulting Group’s BTI Power Rankings as one of “The Top 16 Firms GCs Love for Insurance Work” in 2016.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2,100 attorneys in 41 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.

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Caring.com Announces Best Senior Living Communities for 2020

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SAN MATEO, Calif. (PRWEB)

As families across America get together for the holidays, many will discover it’s time for an aging parent or other senior relative to move to a senior living community for increased care and/or socialization. To help them research their options, Caring.com — the nation’s leading website for senior living reviews and a highly-regarded senior care referral service — today announced its annual list of the best senior living communities, the Caring Stars of 2020.

Originally published in 2012 as the first of its kind, Caring Stars has since become the go-to guide highlighting service excellence at senior living communities based on consumer ratings and reviews. For 2020, there are 149 highly-rated communities in 36 states that stand out in the top 1% of senior living providers nationwide.

“We know it can be overwhelming and time-consuming to find the best senior living community for a loved one, particularly if the need is urgent and you have little knowledge of your options,” said Caring.com’s CEO, Jim Rosenthal. “The testimonials in our high-integrity consumer reviews program support the search and selection process. The Caring Stars guide is one of several ways we ease the burden of family caregivers and seniors nationwide.”

Caring.com’s data shows that the Caring Stars annual list helps seniors and their families quickly and easily identify those senior living communities best poised to meet their needs — with these top-rated communities attracting twice as many new resident inquiries and move-ins on average than Caring.com’s community partners without the award.

To be considered for this distinguished list, Caring Stars 2020 communities met a rigorous set of criteria, including but not limited to: having 10 or more reviews, an overall average rating of 4.5 stars or higher, 3 or more new reviews within the qualification time frame (one of those being a 5-star review), and more. Caring.com senior care experts also conducted a reviews-integrity audit and took other quality-assurance measures before determining the Caring Stars of 2020.

“Congratulations to these highly-rated communities for achieving such significant praise from their customers in online reviews,” Rosenthal said. “They stand out as among the best in the nation for 2020.”

The Caring Stars recognition can be earned by any licensed senior living community with a profile in Caring.com’s nationwide directory. All qualifying consumer reviews are fully visible to anyone on the web.

This list of recognized communities is published each year for families at https://www.caring.com/bestseniorliving. To find a nearby Caring Star community, families may also reach out to a Caring.com Family Advisor at: (800) 973-1540. Caring.com’s Family Advisors are available to assist seniors and their caregivers at no charge. For more information about Caring Stars 2020, contact reviews@caring.com.

About Caring.com

With millions of website visitors, Caring.com is a leading senior care resource and referral service for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. Founded in 2007 and applying cutting-edge technology to its social mission, Caring provides caregivers extensive senior care information and comprehensive senior living and senior care directories for the United States. Caring.com is also the #1 site for consumer reviews of senior living and in-home care providers, with about 250,000 reviews currently published and thousands added every month. Through a toll-free referral helpline at (800) 973-1540, Caring’s Family Advisors support families and seniors across the nation in researching and selecting the most appropriate senior living and senior care services for their specific situations. For more information about our organization and the quality senior care information, resources and guidance we offer, please visit http://www.caring.com/about and join with Caring on Facebook.

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