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Women We Admire is Pleased to Announce Top Women Leaders for 2023

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Women We Admire is pleased to announce Top Women Leaders for 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Women We Admire is pleased to announce Top Women Leaders for 2023. Historically women have been underrepresented in the workforce around the world, but that is starting to change.

In contrast to their male counterparts, women have witnessed a more rapid escalation in labor force participation rates. This trend can be attributed to a range of contributing factors, namely the growth of healthcare and other industries traditionally led by women, significant advancements in women’s educational attainment, and their growing presence in historically male-dominated sectors such as construction, finance, and information technology. According to data furnished by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: 75% of what’s termed as “prime-age women” (those aged 25–54) are engaged in employment, in contrast to just over 66% a decade ago. In short: there are more women working jobs than ever before.

However, it is important to bear in mind that there is still a long journey ahead of us. The list of leaders this year is particularly remarkable as it underscores the ongoing struggle of pioneering women who are dismantling obstacles and dispelling preconceived notions. These exceptional individuals have showcased remarkable innovation, tenacity, and resolve across a spectrum of traditionally male-dominated domains. Through their forward-thinking guidance, they have set new standards of leadership, driven transformative endeavors, and nurtured inclusive professional atmospheres.

Among this quarter’s awardees is Vanessa B. Beasley, the 20th President of Trinity University, who took office in July 2022, marking a historic milestone as the first woman to hold this position in the institution’s 153-year history. She is dedicated to advancing the university’s student-centered mission and vision by collaborating with an outstanding leadership team to uphold its values and aspirations. Awardee Ning Duong holds the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Credit Union West, where she drives the formulation of strategic initiatives to uphold the institution’s mission of promoting financial well-being and life quality for members and communities. Also awarded is Lexie Komisar who holds the position of Director and Global Head of Partner Products & Growth at Meta (formerly Facebook), overseeing the global advancement, monetization, and revenue-driven expansion of partner products spanning diverse domains such as Business Messaging, Telco, Commerce, FinTech, Core Ads, and Measurement & Signals on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger.

Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of this group of Top Women Leaders of 2023. These awards provide a major platform for acknowledging the exceptional leadership of today’s women leaders, while also laying the foundation for celebrating the potential leaders of tomorrow.

Hiba M. Anver (Erickson Immigration Group; George Washington University School of Law), Chitra Arora (J.P. Morgan Wealth Management), Vanessa Beasley (Trinity University), Melissa Bissen (Whitney Bailey Cox & Magnani), Ashley Reid Brown (ghSMART), Teresa Cerbolles (General Motors), Pearl Chen (Bain & Company), Ning Duong (Credit Union West), Dana Erf Fortman (Walgreens), Genevieve Gimbert (PwC), Lexie Komisar (Meta), Lori Lane (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties), Joanne Mizell (Banner | Aetna), Paula Payton (Deloitte), Marie-Pierre Pelletier (Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton), Emily Popovich (L3DFX), Leslie Quinton (Ubisoft), Whitney Soule (University of Pennsylvania), Cheryl Stargratt (IPEX Group of Companies), Paige Strand (IR Labs Inc.), Emmanuelle Toussaint (Cleo Innovations), Tobie Webb (Sandia National Labs), Brittany Westling (Team b. Strategy+), and Kiely Wilkerson (Strategic Engineering Solutions).

To view the full list visit

https://thewomenweadmire.com/2023/09/05/top-women-leaders-for-2023/

About Women We Admire

Women We Admire provides news and information on today’s women leaders in business, entertainment, sports, motherhood, medicine, law, and many other fields. We cover a broad range of topics and areas of interest aimed at recognizing the achievements of exceptional women while inspiring others to aim high and continue their journey towards reaching their full potential. Women We Admire and its affiliates circulate its content to over 32,000 individuals and businesses.

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Editor, Women We Admire, 1 609-365-7014, [email protected], https://thewomenweadmire.com/

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Texas Department of Public Safety Selects Mission Critical Partners to Modernize Statewide Criminal Justice Information Systems and Operations

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The project will focus on as many as 14 interrelated criminal-justice systems vital to the state’s law enforcement and authorized non-criminal justice agencies. It eventually will result in the nation’s only Terrorist Offender Registry. Earlier this year, Texas passed a law requiring convicted terrorists — defined as those who have proven to be threats to the public and national safety—to register with the Texas law-enforcement community if they reside in, or plan to move to, the state.

“We are honored to partner with such an innovative organization as Texas DPS as it embarks on its multiyear journey to modernize its criminal-justice information systems,” said Darrin Reilly, MCP’s president and chief executive officer.

About Mission Critical Partners (MCP)

Mission Critical Partners (MCP) is a leading provider of data-integration, consulting, network, and cybersecurity solutions specializing in transforming mission-critical communications networks into integrated ecosystems that improve outcomes in the public safety, justice, healthcare, transportation, and utility markets. Our comprehensive experience and vendor-agnostic approach helps us develop modernized solutions for our clients to maximize value and create optimal efficiency while mitigating risk. Additional information and career opportunities are available at www.MissionCriticalPartners.com

About Texas Department of Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, commonly known as the Texas Department of Public Safety, is a department of the state government of Texas. The DPS is responsible for statewide law enforcement and driver license administration. The Public Safety Commission oversees the DPS. https://www.dps.texas.gov/

Media Contact Alex Oltmanns, Pipitone, 1 412-321-0879, [email protected], www.pipitone.com

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Greenberg Traurig’s Angelika Hunnefeld Appointed to Committee to Oversee Events Commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month in the Southern District of Florida

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Angelika Hunnefeld, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s Miami office, has been appointed to serve on the Committee to Oversee Events Commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month in the Southern District of Florida.

MIAMI, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Angelika Hunnefeld, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s Miami office, has been appointed to serve on the Committee to Oversee Events Commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month in the Southern District of Florida.

Every year, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events. This year, the events include a panel entitled “Hoy Como Ayer: Hispanic Leadership in Our Community,” brown bag lunches with Hispanic judges, and an event for law school students.

“I am looking forward to serving on the committee and excited to work with other members to further highlight the importance of the Hispanic community in South Florida,” Hunnefeld said.

A member of Greenberg Traurig’s Litigation Practice, Hunnefeld is a commercial litigator with more than 25 years of experience representing clients doing business across a broad range of industries. She is board-certified by The Florida Bar as a specialist in international law and has particular experience advising clients on cross-border disputes, including complex arbitration proceedings, matters involving multijurisdictional issues, enforcement of foreign judgments, and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.

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.

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Elaine Walker, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, 3055790832, [email protected], www.gtlaw.com/en 

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AHN Opens New Precision Medicine and Developmental Therapeutics Cancer Clinic at AGH

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The clinic is based at the AHN Cancer Institute at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh’s North Side and offers both in-person and telemedicine appointments to patients.

Because every cancer patient has unique characteristics and preferences, a unique genetic profile, and because cancer is a dynamic, heterogeneous disease, precision therapies are considered the next frontier of cancer treatment. Precision oncology focuses on matching the most effective and tailored cancer therapies to the individual cancer patient, based on the patient’s unique profile, as well as genetic information from the cancer’s molecular signatures.

In support of the rapidly growing field of precision oncology, new types of therapies — such as target-based therapies, aimed at specific cancer genes and proteins — must also be developed to supplement more conventional cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

“It’s an exciting time to join Allegheny Health Network’s Cancer Institute as we embrace new discoveries and apply innovative therapies to treat the most challenging cancer cases,” said Dr. Lopez-Chavez. “From the latest technologies in targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and cellular therapies, to the use of novel clinical algorithms and empowerment programs to guide and support patient care, the Precision Medicine and Developmental Therapeutics Clinic will provide cancer patients with access to treatments and interventions that are most likely to increase their chances of recovery.”

Dr. Lopez-Chavez is a medical oncologist certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, specializing in precision cancer medicine for patients with metastatic solid tumors whose cancer has progressed despite initial treatment or are seeking novel treatment options. Before joining AHNCI, he was a Medical Director and Global Head of Oncology Development Innovation at Genentech-Roche, one of the largest life sciences companies in the world and the worldwide leader in the development of innovative cancer medicines.

As director of the Precision Medicine and Developmental Therapeutics Clinic, Dr. Lopez-Chavez will lead an innovative program that offers cancer patients access to clinical research trials and novel technologies aimed at maximizing cancer recovery and improving their overall well-being.

Over the last two decades, Dr. Lopez-Chavez has collaborated with hundreds of physicians and scientists from all over the world to develop safer, more effective treatments for cancer. Many of his efforts have resulted in new FDA-approved treatments, allowing cancer patients to live significantly longer lives.

“The Precision Medicine and Developmental Therapeutics Clinic at AHN’s Cancer Institute was developed with the goal of providing patients with access to critical treatment options and interventions for their disease, which historically hasn’t always been an option in cancer care,” said David Bartlett, MD, Chair of the Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute. “As a world-renowned expert in oncology, precision medicine, and precision health, Dr. Lopez-Chavez is a tremendous asset to the AHN Cancer Institute as we continue to strive to find the best treatment options for our patients.”

Dr. Lopez-Chavez has held positions at several top cancer centers in the United States, including the National Cancer Center in Bethesda, Maryland; the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health rand Sciences University; the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami; and the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he was named one of the top five oncologists for exceptional customer service.

Telemedicine and in-office visits are available for cancer patients who are seeking the care of AHN clinicians. Call (412) NURSE 4 U (412-687-7348) and a cancer nurse will answer your questions, schedule an appointment, and provide support. Patients can also submit an AHN Cancer Institute Second Opinion Request Form.

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Emily Beatty, Allegheny Health Network, 5136789620, [email protected]

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The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation Donates $300,000 to Junior Achievement of Arizona

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Junior Achievement (JA) is filling a critical gap for today’s students who receive limited real-world experience in school, particularly when it comes to money management and career readiness. The nonprofit provides this important personal finance curriculum to kindergarten through high school aged students using a volunteer-led delivery model executed through partnerships with 400 schools, nearly 3,200 educators and more than 8,000 volunteers throughout Arizona.

As a former Junior Achievement alum, Renee Parsons, co-founder of The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation, knows firsthand how important JA’s programs are for students.

“Students learn about basic financial concepts and engage in a hands-on experience at JA BizTown,” said Renee Parsons, co-founder, The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. “There they learn what it takes to manage a business, pay their bills and balance a checkbook. These are valuable skills that prepare students for a successful future as entrepreneurs, business owners and employees.”

JA’s programs seek to narrow income gaps and provide a pathway to the most vulnerable students in hopes of a brighter, more successful and more just future for all. The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation donation will help fund over 2,500 low income students with K-12 financial literacy and workforce readiness programming. Additionally, it will support 1,078 students with JA BizTown programming for two consecutive years.

“Financial literacy is not something most kids are learning at home or in school,” said Bob Parsons, co-founder, The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. “Junior Achievement is delivering this important piece of education in an easy to learn way, preparing kids to succeed as adults.”

JA’s programs help narrow the income gap and provide pathways for Arizona’s most vulnerable students to overcome inequities. Junior Achievement’s programs are working and it’s evident in some of its recent statistics:

  • 90% of alumni report being confident in money management.
  • 85% of alumni say that JA played an important role in fostering a belief they could achieve their goals.
  • 45% of the businesses started by alumni employ more than 20 people, compared to approximately 12% of U.S. small businesses.
  • 60% of Hispanic alumni, 52% of African American alumni and 51% of Caucasian alumni have started one or more businesses during their careers.

About The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation offers support to nonprofit organizations successfully working to empower, educate, nurture, and nourish people during what is often the darkest time of their lives. Founded in 2012 by philanthropists and business leaders Bob and Renee Parsons to provide hope and life-changing assistance to the country’s most vulnerable populations, The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation offers critical funding at critical times to those in need. The Foundation’s giving is driven by the core belief that all people – regardless of race, religion, roots, economic status, sexual orientation, or gender identity – deserve access to quality healthcare, education and a safe place to call home. Follow @WeDealInHope on social media or visit TBRPF.org to learn more about partner organizations and the important work being done in the community.

About Junior Achievement of Arizona
Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that equips Arizona students to succeed in work and life by giving them the knowledge and skills they need to manage their money, plan for their future, and make smart academic, career and economic choices. Since 1957, JA has taught kids, kindergarten through high school, about financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. The organization’s hands-on, age-appropriate programs are delivered by more than 8,000 corporate and community volunteers. Despite educational obstacles during the pandemic, JA reached approximately 170,000 students in the 2022-2023 school year. Follow @JAArizona on social media or visit jaaz.org/resources for more free online educational tools.

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Lindsay Hansen, LDH Consulting, 1 4802056195, [email protected], www.jaaz.org

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Dr. Hudson Garrett Jr. Accepted into the Prestigious Forbes Coaches Council

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Dr. Hudson Garrett has been accepted as a member of the prestigious Forbes Coaches Council, which represents the most accomplished professional executive and career coaches in the world. He holds the honor of being a member of the Forbes Coaching, Nonprofit, and Business Councils. Dr. Garrett is a Certified Executive Coach and a John Maxwell Leadership Team Mentor, Coach, and Executive Director. He has held executive roles in medical device, pharmaceutical, healthcare consulting, community health, academia, and healthcare nonprofits.

ATLANTA, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Dr. Hudson Garrett Jr. President and Chief Executive Officer of Intuitive Coaching and Community Health Associates has been accepted into Forbes Coaches Council, an invitation-only community for leading business and executive coaches.

Dr. Garrett was selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience, training, expertise, and industry certifications. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as validated personal and professional achievements and honors.

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Kollabio, Inc. Appraised at CMMI Level 3 for Development and Services

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“Our standards-driven Agile process, tools, and templates allow us to incorporate quality into our delivery pipeline from day one of our engagement with our customers” says Ashok Nare, CEO of Kollabio. “This appraisal further validates our drive to deliver quality solutions to our customers and affirms our commitment to becoming a high-performing services organization”.

“Organizations worldwide are harnessing CMMI to elevate their business performance to new heights, creating a sustainable competitive advantage in the process” says Ron Lear, Vice President, ISACA Models and Frameworks. “Congratulations to Kollabio, Inc. on their achievement in demonstrating their capability and performance as a Maturity Level 3 organization.”

For more information about CMMI performance solutions, visit 
CMMI Performance Solutions | ISACA.

About Kollabio, Inc.
Kollabio is an 8(a) and HUBZone certified small business that provides digital transformation solutions and services to Public and Private sector organizations. Our solutions help organizations envision, design and create technology driven, best-in-class experiences their customers love. We combine strategic thinking, management consulting rigor and technology expertise to offer a single integrated solution stack that helps organizations transform and thrive in the digital age. Our customers leverage our full stack expertise in Digital Strategy, Experience Design, Cloud, Agile + DevOps and Artificial Intelligence to aid their transformation into Agile, Data-Driven and Software-Powered organizations.

Twitter: www.twitter.com/kollabio
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/kollabio/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kollabio/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/kollabioinc/

About ISACA
ISACA® (www.isaca.org) is a global community advancing individuals and organizations in their pursuit of digital trust. For more than 50 years, ISACA has equipped individuals and enterprises with the knowledge, credentials, education, training and community to progress their careers, transform their organizations, and build a more trusted and ethical digital world. ISACA is a global professional association and learning organization that leverages the expertise of its 170,000 members who work in digital trust fields such as information security, governance, assurance, risk, privacy and quality. It has a presence in 188 countries, including 225 chapters worldwide. Through its foundation One In Tech, ISACA supports IT education and career pathways for underresourced and underrepresented populations.
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ISACANews
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/isaca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ISACAGlobal
Instagram: www.instagram.com/isacanews

Kollabio, Inc. Contacts:
Suchitra Narra, [email protected], +1.571.295.7209
Carson Johnson, [email protected], +1.571.295.7209

ISACA Contacts:
Emily Van Camp, [email protected], +1.847.385.7223
Kristen Kessinger, [email protected], +1.847.660.5512

Media Contact

Carson Johnson, Kollabio, Inc., 1 571-295-7209, [email protected], https://www.kollabio.com

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A New Paradigm in AI-Driven Clinical Trial Imaging

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“As a reflection of our strong backing and support from our private equity partner, DFW Capital Partners, we have been given the opportunity and platform to build upon to execute our strategy of delivering rapid, high-quality clinical imaging endpoint data through the combination of innovation in technology and science.”

Andrew White, Principal of DFW Capital Partners commented, “Jim and his leadership team, as well as all the Voiant employees, have done an outstanding job of bringing these three differentiated businesses together into one. This merger greatly enhances our therapeutic area expertise and allows us to accelerate our investments in our technology platform, people, and science, to better serve our clients.”

About Voiant

Voiant is a leader in clinical trial imaging solutions, delivering global solutions to biopharmaceutical companies to help them achieve their clinical trial objectives to deliver therapies to improve human health. Additional information is available at www.voiantclinical.com.

About DFW Capital Partners

DFW Capital Partners is a private equity investment firm focused on lower middle-market companies. With over $2 billion under management, the firm concentrates on service companies, with an emphasis on outsourced business and industrial support services, and healthcare and life sciences companies. DFW has established a 20+ year track record of success in both building leading companies and recognizing attractive returns for its investors. DFW is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey and maintains an office in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Additional information is available at www.dfwcapital.com.

Media Contact
Jim Primerano, Voiant, 1 877.374.3207, [email protected], www.voiantclinical.com

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Tim Haag Installed as President-Elect of the ACA International

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“ACA is a critical resource for organizations to collaborate on regulatory compliance, best practices and technology,” said Haag. “I’m honored to have been selected by my peers to further support the important work of the ACA and my fellow agencies.”

Haag’s father, Tom Haag, also held the position of ACA President 1995-96, making the Haags only the second family to have both father and son serve in the position.

“Tim is an exceptional leader, stewarding his family legacy, not only at State but also with ACA,” said Scott Purcell, ACA International’s CEO. “We are appreciative of his willingness to share his knowledge with the entire industry, to influence change that will be a benefit to the whole industry and the creditors it serves, and the consumers that benefit from access to credit at affordable prices. We’re also grateful for his continued leadership to operate with integrity and excellence.”

About ACA International

ACA International (ACA), the association of credit and collection professionals, is the largest membership organization in the credit and collection industry. Founded in 1939, ACA brings together third-party collection agencies, law firms, asset buying companies, creditors and vendor affiliates, representing tens of thousands of industry professionals. ACA produces a wide variety of products, services and publications, including educational and compliance-related information; and articulates the value of the credit and collection industry to businesses, policymakers and consumers. www.acainternational.org.

About State

State improves the financial picture for healthcare providers by delivering increased financial results while ensuring a positive patient experience. Rooted in a tradition of ethics, integrity and innovation since 1949, State uses data analytics to drive performance and speech analytics with ongoing training to ensure patient satisfaction. A family-owned company now in its third generation of leadership, State assists healthcare organizations with services spanning the complete revenue cycle including Pre-Service Financial Clearance, Early Out Self-Pay Resolution, Insurance Follow-Up and Bad Debt Collection. To learn more visit: www.statecollectionservice.com.

Media Contact

Heather E Taylor, State Collection Service, 1 7657306632, [email protected], www.statecollectionservice.com

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Lightbridge Academy Announces 7-unit Franchise Deal in Orlando, Bringing High-Quality Early Child Care To Central Florida

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Lightbridge Academy has signed its largest franchise deal in Orlando with CAB Childcare Group for seven units and aims to provide high-quality early childhood education in the Orlando community. The partnership aligns with Lightbridge Academy’s Circle of Care philosophy® and reflects the franchise’s growth momentum and commitment to offering essential educational child care services to local communities nationwide.

ORLANDO, Fla. , Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Lightbridge Academy® , The Solution for Working Parents® and one of the fastest-growing early childhood education franchises with over 150 centers either open or in development, announces its biggest franchise signing to date in Orlando with CAB Childcare Group, comprised of experienced franchisees Amit Varma, Bud Patel, and Chinmay Patel. The signing includes an agreement for seven units in central Florida, bringing its Circle of Care philosophy and innovative programs to the Orlando community. The award-winning franchisor has continued growth momentum across the country as investors with an interest in education recognize the opportunity to introduce an essential and rewarding service to their local community through Lightbridge Academy’s proven franchise business model.

CAB Childcare Group shares Lightbridge Academy’s Circle of Care philosophy® and is thrilled to be making an impact within the community as the solution for working families with a new multi-unit signing in Orlando.

CAB Childcare Group, which consists of three entrepreneurs including Amit Varma, father of two and Orlando resident with 25 years of hospitality experience, saw the opportunity to invest in a 7-unit franchise deal in a rapidly growing and essential child care industry with the leading high-quality early child care franchise. Lightbridge Academy’s economic resilience, strong support infrastructure, and predictable revenue appealed to the investors. Varma and the CAB Childcare Group believe in providing the best early child care education programs to the Orlando community that make a positive impact on shaping young minds through Lightbridge Academy’s Circle of Care philosophy and whole child approach, with the goal to open additional centers in surrounding Florida communities in the future.

“As a proud dad and an advocate for early childhood education, I am happy to announce our partnership with Lightbridge Academy in our 7-unit franchise agreement in Orlando,” said CAB Childcare Group franchisee Amit Varma. “Combining our passion for educating young minds with the proven success of Lightbridge Academy, we cannot wait to open seven child care centers in Orlando. These centers will help meet the urgent need for high-quality early childhood education throughout central Florida.”

Lightbridge Academy is filling the local need for high-quality educational child care, as the industry continues to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.18%, according to Grand View Research. In 2023, Lightbridge Academy has celebrated 18 franchise signings with 24 locations in development, entering new markets including Texas and Michigan while continuing to grow in existing markets like North Carolina and Pennsylvania. As an industry leader in educational child care franchising, Lightbridge Academy is making significant strides in expanding its presence nationwide, bringing The Solution for Working Parents® to vibrant communities in need of high-quality educational child care across the nation. With a commitment to providing exceptional care and fostering a nurturing environment, Lightbridge Academy is poised to make a positive impact on the local Orlando community, supporting families in their pursuit of a balanced work-life dynamic.

“We’re excited to announce our newest franchisee CAB Childcare Group and extend our Circle of Care to families in Orlando,” said Chief Executive Officer, Gigi Schweikert . “This new signing is a testament to our dedication to providing unparalleled early childhood education programs to working families and highlights Lightbridge Academy’s impressive growth throughout the country. We are incredibly proud of our proven business model that allows us to create partnerships with multi-unit franchisees who are committed to making a transformative impact in the communities they serve.”

As a category disruptor and the renowned option for successful franchise investors because of its proven business model and comprehensive support structure, Lightbridge Academy is thrilled to partner with passionate and qualified franchisees like CAB Childcare Group. Over 70% of the Lightbridge Academy’s franchise system is comprised of multi-units. Many franchisees have decided to scale with multiple units, benefitting from increased operational efficiencies and enjoying expansion into new markets. Ranked as one of the fastest-growing franchises in the essential child care education industry, Lightbridge Academy leads with visionary business-minded innovation and technological advancements, provides ongoing support infrastructure and trainings, and collaborates with dedicated franchisees to transform the child care education space by not only providing care and education for children but a host of solutions to support the needs of busy working families.

To learn more about Lightbridge Academy’s early childhood education programs in Orlando, visit, LightbridgeAcademy.com.

To learn more about franchising opportunities, visit LightbridgeAcademyFranchise.com.

About Lightbridge Academy:
Established in 1997, the company was founded as a family business based on core values and a Circle of Care philosophy that places equal importance on the needs of children, their families, teachers, center owners and the community. Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, Lightbridge Academy provides quality early education and child care programs to children aged six weeks through kindergarten. The company currently has over 150 child care centers either open or in development throughout Florida, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Lightbridge Academy also follows enhanced health and safety measures with The Lightbridge Promise as the Gold Standard in the child care industry. In 2020, the company was featured on the Inc. 5000 ranking, Franchise Times Top 200+ awards, and on Newsweek’s 2021 list of America’s Best Customer Service. In 2022, Lightbridge Academy was featured for the 7th year on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 and for the 2nd year on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies.

Media Contact

Konnect Agency, Lightbridge Academy, 1 7133060270, [email protected] 

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