Podcasts about corporate council

Ambassador Cindy Courville joins Mike Shanley to discuss her work as the first Ambassador for the African Union. She talks about what it was like to enter into that role and how she worked with African Leaders to ensure their voices were heard, as well as what it meant to them to have someone assigned to Africa. Ambassador Courville describes the way the relationships have changed throughout different Presidencies and that it is critical to choose our next President based on the needs of other countries. Lastly, Ambassador Courville talks about what someone looking to get started in the development and diplomatic sector should be focused on. Tune in to learn more about the African Union.    IN THIS EPISODE: [1:49] What is Ambassador Courville's view on global security? [2:43] What does she see as the interplay between intelligence and development in promoting development outcomes?  [5:32] What was Ambassador Courville's experience being the first Ambassador to the African Union and what was her role? [9:25] How have the policies changed since the first implemented policies? [14:28] What did it mean to the African Leaders to have an Ambassador assigned to them? [16:25] Has there been momentum on the foundation of engagement with African nations and leaders under the Biden administration?  [19:56] How do the current African leaders see geopolitical options to them in the US, China, and other nations? [24:26] What is Ambassador Courville's insight on good development and the importance of interagency work? [27:25] What is Ambassador Courville's insight to someone that wants to cut development funding or diplomatic funding? [31:53] Ambassador Courville's advice for someone getting started in the development or diplomatic sector.   KEY TAKEAWAYS:  If we fall or shift to a more authoritarian situation, that is not in the best interest of African countries or developing countries in general.  We need to have a democracy and a leadership that is focused on maintaining democracy, not curtailing the rights and freedoms of Americans.  The more politically and economically stable we are, the less you have to use other tools, and you only want to use those other tools in the most extreme situations.    QUOTES: [21:35] “The Africans have been extremely forgiving and understanding. I would say, extremely democratic in their outlook, so they recognize the dynamics and shifts on a level that the average American just doesn't get. I'm not just talking the leadership of Africa, but the people themselves, and so you can't expect them not to engage.” - Ambassador Cindy Courville [24:33] “If I were writing the policy for USAID today, or for the administration, not just for Africa, but in general, I would say we need to increase the size of USAID. USAID's mission is so huge, but the number of personnel and NGOs are great, but we need more continuity in that process.” - Ambassador Cindy Courville [31:19] “We haven't resolved our civil war issues, women's issues, all of those things that are fundamentally part of a democracy.” - Ambassador Cindy Courville   RESOURCES: NSL4A Steering Committee  Aid Market Podcast Aid Market Podcast YouTube   BIOGRAPHY: Ambassador (retired) Cindy Courville, Ph.D. currently serves on the executive board of the National Security Executives and Professional Association (NSEPA) and as a member of the Steering Committee of the Leadership Council for Women in National Security (LCWINS).  Previously Ambassador Courville served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Social Science Foundation Board for the Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver. Within the U.S. government national security enterprise Ambassador Courville has served in a number of positions for nearly 20 years in the Department of State, the National Security Council, the Defense Intelligence Agency , and the Office of the Secretary of Defense.  In the academic arena,  Ambassador Courville taught at the National Intelligence University, Occidental College, and Hanover College. Ambassador Courville served as the first U.S. Ambassador to the African Union where she was significantly instrumental in organizing and managing the fiftieth U.S. mission in Africa from November 2006-May 2008.  She led the U.S., European Union, and Non-African Observer countries negotiating efforts to design and implement the Strategic Planning Management Unit to support the African Union Mission to Somalia.  Also, she facilitated engagements with the ambassadors from Algeria, Ethiopia, and Uganda to develop a strategic engagement plan for the launch and sustainment of a Ugandan People's Defense Force led African Union peacekeeping mission to Somalia. In addition, Ambassador Courville led a team of experts that developed a Disaster Readiness Program.  Under her leadership, this effort was fully funded at $1 million to assist the African Union in the creation of a standardized, coordinated system to monitor, address and remedy humanitarian crises in Africa. From 2004 – 2006 at the National Security Council (NSC), Dr. Courville served as the Special Assistant to the President of the United States and Senior Director for African Affairs.  She was responsible for developing and implementing critical strategic bilateral U.S. – Africa policy and relations that contributed to the advancement of U.S.- Africa political, economic, military partnerships, and security alliances.  Dr. Courville served as the White House and NSC lead working in collaboration  with the Nigerian government and the Special Court for Sierra Leone Office of the Prosecutor that helped bring  former  Liberian President Charles Taylor to justice for war crimes at The Hague.  In addition, Dr. Courville led the NSC interagency process that resulted in the U.S. training, airlifting and deployment of African Union troops in Darfur.  Also, she helped to create  and launch the Corporate Council on Africa, a public private partnership in support of the Presidential Malaria Initiative. Ambassador Cindy Courville received her Ph.D. and M.A. in international studies from the University of Denver and received her M.A. and B.A. in political science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.  Also, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Louisiana, selected as  the Korbel School of International Studies 2014 Alumni of the Decade, and received the University of Denver Alumni Association Professional Achievement Award. Ambassador Courville is a Shell Oil Fellow, Ford Foundation Post-Doctoral Fellow, International Career and Advancement Fellow and Department of Defense Executive Leadership Development Fellow.

Summary Dr. Andy Vick shares some of the things that surprised him throughout his career and he discusses his passion for reptiles and his experience discussing the pharmaceutical potential of venom with future toxicologists at Ashland University. Next, Andrew Vick discusses his role as an adjunct professor at Ohio State University, his involvement in academia, and how he got into it. We discuss a story about a clinical study that restored hearing in children with gene therapy. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the impact of professional organizations like AAPS on the industry and the importance of networking and fellowship. Takeaways Cancer doesn't have the same death sentence - fear factor it used to have 30+ years ago. It takes about 10 years for a newly discovered compound to make it on the market. Andrew Vick is passionate about reptiles and has a collection of rare reptiles. He enjoys educating others about reptiles and their pharmaceutical potential, particularly venom. There's a shift from small molecules to biologics in the past 5 years. Andrew Vick visited Ashland University to discuss the pharmaceutical potential of venom with future toxicologists, combining his passion for reptiles and pharmaceutical science. Andrew Vick is an adjunct professor at Ohio State University, where he teaches in the College of Pharmacy Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry. His role as an adjunct professor involves giving guest lectures, providing career and professional development for students, and serving on the Dean's Corporate Council. Andrew Vick is also involved in evaluating assets developed in academia and collaborating with industry to develop strategies for bringing products to the clinic. We discuss a study by Regeneron that used gene therapy to restore hearing in children with mutations in the otoferlin gene. Regarding Cell-Gene Therapy we have a lot to learn both from the positive pharmacological potential, but also from a safety and tolerability standpoint. Professional organizations like AAPS play a crucial role in networking and fellowship, providing opportunities for collaboration and learning in the pharmaceutical industry. Sound Bites "I have just a passion for reptiles and have accumulated a small and pretty rare collection of reptiles from around the world." “It's probably a good 10 years from the glimmer in a biochemist's eyes to on the market.” “There's a logarithmic difference between great and good.” “Just use your imagination on a way to tackle a disease and then find a way.” “Cell and gene therapy opens the door to a whole different category of opportunities.” “AAPS is just kind of part of my DNA.” Chapters 00:21 - Surprises in Dr. Vick's Career 02:24 - The Cyclical Nature of Technology 03:30 - Exploring the Pharmaceutical Potential of Venom 05:35 - Improvements in Cancer and Other Diseases In The Past 30 Years 10:13 - Educating Future Toxicologists about Reptiles and Pharmaceuticals 15:45 - Andrew Vick's Role as an Adjunct Professor at Ohio State University 21:21 - New News!! - Restoring Hearing in Children with Gene Therapy 27:27 - The Impact of Professional Organizations on the Industry, AAPS New News Story:  The 'little protein factory' that could: Regeneron gene therapy restores hearing in 2 children https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/little-protein-factory-could-regeneron-gene-therapy-restores-hearing-2-kids  How to reach us: Dr. Andy Vick https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-vick-4467189/   Attralus: https://www.attralus.com/ Dr. Chad Briscoe https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbriscoe/  Celerion - https://www.celerion.com/   Gregory Austin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryaustin1/  ECI - https://eci-rx.com /  Image credits: Pharmacognosy - https://pharmacognosy-phytochemistry-natural-products.pharmaceuticalconferences.com/events-list/industrial-pharmacognosy #biotechnology #science #research #toxicology #reptiles  #academia #cellgenetherapy #AAPS

Florizelle Lisser, the head of the US-based Corporate Council on Africa, joins us to talk about new opportunities emerging for American companies to invest into Africa. She also shares some unique insights about investment trends—and how to tap into funding from development finance institutions.  

The NFL Draft 2024 is coming soon to Detroit, and with it, The Hispanic C-Suite Corporate Council (HC3) is hosting a NFL Draft Hispanic Celebration. Andre Arbelaez joins Bob and Randy to talk about this upcoming event as well as a give a refresher on the HC3.

Join us in the 13th season of the "Caring Economy" podcast, where we delve deep into the heart of compassionate leadership and corporate social responsibility with our distinguished guest, Anne Vela-Wagner, Executive Director of the Mars Wrigley Foundation. In this engaging series, we explore the transformative power of caring in the business world and its profound impact on global and local communities. Dive into thought-provoking discussions around innovative global strategy, impactful partnership development, and the significance of employee engagement in fostering a more caring and resilient economy. Each episode with Anne offers a wealth of knowledge and actionable insights on enhancing community wellbeing, from nurturing physical and emotional resilience to strengthening social connections and supporting the most vulnerable. This season, we're not just talking about corporate philanthropy; we're exploring holistic approaches to societal improvement, including oral health initiatives, community space enhancement, and the influential role of volunteer programs like the Mars Ambassador Program. Anne's extensive experience in international grantmaking and process improvement, coupled with her active participation in various boards like Save the Children's Corporate Council and the Corporate Coalition of Chicago, provides a unique perspective on driving meaningful, sustainable change. Tune in to "Caring Economy with Anne Vela-Wagner: Leading with Compassion in 2024" to discover how individuals and corporations can collaboratively work towards a more caring, inclusive, and sustainable future. Whether you're a business leader, a non-profit enthusiast, or someone passionate about making a positive impact in your community, this podcast is your gateway to understanding and being a part of a caring economy. Subscribe now to not miss out on any episodes and join our community of change-makers striving to make a difference in today's world.

A lawyer's dream come true. V Teamer Jessica Lehman on winning “Top 10 30-Something” by the Association of Corporate Council.

Africa will shape the future — not just the future of the African people, but of the world. These were the exact words quoted from President Joe Biden when he delivered his speech at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit on Dec. 13-15, 2022. President Biden invited 49 African Heads of State to Washington D.C. along with leaders from civil society, business leaders, women, and youth to discuss U.S.-Africa relations. The agenda included discussions on efforts to strengthen business and trade relations, war and political instability, COVID-19, and poverty. Africa is a major geopolitical player, especially with other countries like China and Russia courting the continent too. In this episode, Alexanderia Haidara spoke with Florizelle Liser, CEO and President of the Corporate Council on Africa, to discuss American companies doing business in Africa. Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) is the leading U.S. business association focused solely on connecting business interests in Africa and co-hosted the U.S.-Africa Business Forum and several special side events at the conference. Alexanderia also talked to Mark Tatum, COO and Deputy Commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) to discuss its expansion on the continent. The Basketball Africa League is Africa's premier men's basketball league. The league consists of twelve teams, each qualified through their domestic competition. NBA Africa is in its 3rd season with teams in Senegal Egypt, and Rwanda to name a few. Given both the criticism of the conference, Alexanderia spoke with the State Department's Principal Deputy Spokesperson, Vedant Patel to discuss the deliverables, diaspora engagement, and the future of U.S.-Africa policy.

Corporate Council on Africa announced that in June 2023, the Government of the Republic of Botswana will be the national host of the Corporate Council on Africa's 15th U.S.-Africa Business Summit. The Summits address all major economic sectors that are critical to the continent's development including infrastructure, ICT, health, energy, mining, manufacturing, and the creative industries. Florie Liser, President and CEO of Corporate Council on Africa says the 2023 US-Africa Business Summit will be a momentous occasion to present Africa as a strong trade and investment partner for U.S. companies and to build on what CCA anticipates will be a successful U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit and Business Forum later this month.

Today host John Laurito speaks with the President and CEO of History Associates Incorporated, Beth Maser, about history, how she started doing what she does, and how she leads her organization and people from different backgrounds.Beth's experience includes managing high-profile projects for the National Archives and Records Administration, the Library of Congress, USAID Knowledge Services Center, ABC News, and Fortune 500 companies and law firms. Leading multi-skilled teams, she helped source, organize, and apply information strategically and innovatively. Before joining History Associates, she was the Director of Records and Information Systems at PPC, a management consulting firm, where she quadrupled the firm's knowledge management services to $17M. As the Senior Director of Professional Services for an INC 500 Information Services firm, she led teams of professionals to win and execute corporate and government contracts valued at more than $15M annually.Beth also founded and managed two organizations—University Ventures, a consulting operation, and Semantic Staffing, a boutique information management services recruiting firm. She is an active member of several professional organizations and engages with the UMD iLEAD Council and the Corporate Council of the National Archives Foundation.Beth is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with an MLIS from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Beth also holds an MA in History and Public Policy from George Washington University and a BA in History from Washington University. She maintains a strong industry contacts network and is active in several DC-area organizations and nonprofits.Connect with Beth:Website: https://www.historyassociates.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethmaser/Show notes:[1:54] What is HAI, and what do they do?[7:15] On how she leads her people[9:23] How did she fall into history?[12:36] How important is it to adapt to your audience in terms of acquisition?[15:51] What does she do to lead a creative-based organization?[22:18] What keeps her up at night?[24:23] Where to find Beth[25:15] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right NowFor questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

Until recently, the mental health impacts of eczema were hidden and under recognized. However, there's been a spate of new research that shows an association between eczema and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. And those impacts extend to parents and caregivers as well.   Join the discussion with Dr. Mohammad Jafferany, Professor of Psychodermatology Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Central Michigan University; Prof. Andrew Thompson, Professor of Clinical Psychology Cardiff University in the UK; and Dr. Katrina Abuabara, Associate Professor at University of California, San Francisco. A special thank you to Incyte, a member of GPER's Corporate Council, for support of our programs, including the Eczema Breakthroughs Podcast. (P.S. If you like our podcast, please consider making a tax deductible https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?id=3&name=E357477 (donation) to GPER!) Research discussed in this episode: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33890299/ (Predictors and age-dependent pattern of psychological problems in childhood atopic dermatitis) https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/fullarticle/2783857 (Association of Atopic Dermatitis and Mental Health Outcomes Across Childhood: A Longitudinal Cohort Study) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dth.13100 (Effects of family constellation seminars on itch in patients with atopic dermatitis and psoriasis: A patient preference controlled trial) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35466907/ (Mindful parenting intervention for parents of children with skin conditions: a single group experimental cases series) http://www.parentsforeczemareserch.com/caregiver (GPER's Free Caregiver Support Program) https://www.cbtreach.org/susan-bogels (Susan Bögels Mindful Parenting Workshops (UK))

'Organizations must develop their own talent rather than hiring ready resources. This also serves as a retention strategy as we show them the roadmap for growth by upskilling them with the skills required to reach the next level of growth option.'In this episode of The Shape of Work podcast, our guest is a housewife who woke up from a nap one day with a sudden urge to start her professional journey. We welcome Bhavna Asrani, Head of People Experience at Lifestyle Housing. She is the founder of Abhyas Academy, a professional training platform which accelerates organisational development. She is also a member of the Madras Management Association. She is a part of the Corporate Council at Agni's Ignite – India for nurturing, developing, and sustaining an entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem across Tamil Nadu. Bhavna is an ambitious professional with 11 years of experience in strategic planning and organizational development. She is an expert in managing a full spectrum of Human Resources, Training, and Brand Communication. She answers:How do flexible policies with regard to formal education impact the processes of HR since the parameters of hiring will change?Do you think the pandemic has proven beneficial to women, especially because of the WFH situation? How do you think the percentage of women in senior management in India could be increased & what are the current roadblocks?Do you feel the organisations & academia can work hand in hand to take the best out of the increase in annual growth in the L&D Industry?Bhavna's take on 'The Upskilling Revolution': Is this a good way to increase the organisation's productivity?Follow Bhavna on LinkedIn Produced by: Priya BhattPodcast Host: Aashi Jesani  About Springworks:Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:SpringVerify — B2B verification platformEngageWith — employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company cultureTrivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-buildingSpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, andSpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.

In this week's podcast, we talk with Gemma Nugent – the principal lawyer at SoundLegal. She is a construction, engineering and consulting contract specialist.  Gemma holds a unique perspective on the Construction & Property industry, having worked extensively with subcontractors, contractors, principals and consultants on major infrastructure, construction and consulting projects in both the private and public sector. Gemma started her legal career as the Associate to Justice Neville Owen at the Supreme Court of Western Australia before working as Corporate Council for International Engineering Consultancy, AECOM.We spoke about current issues within contracts, her experience with Head Contractors, and Subcontractors, and limiting risk within contracts.  We also spoke about the items to focus on when reviewing contracts and how to avoid common contractual pitfalls. Amongst other things, in this podcast we discussed:Onerous ContractsState of Contracts and subcontractsLegal terms within Construction, Engineering, and PropertyLiquidated damagesThe Building Talks Podcast is brought to you by Building Environs Recruitment - providing recruitment solutions to the property, construction, and related industries, here in Melbourne.  For an overview of our service, visit:   www.buildingenvirons.com.au     Don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to The Building Talks podcast so you don't miss any updates.Contact The Building Talks Podcast Follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram Visit us on our website Email us at info@buildingenvirons.com.au

This is a recording from a live panel discussion at ACEP Corporate Council 2022 talking the evolution of emergency medicine with opportunities and challenges for the future.

Listen to the great podcast from Mary Govoni. Mary brings nearly 50 years of experience in dentistry to the team. She is a Certified Dental Assistant, and a Registered Dental Hygienist, with experience in general and specialty practices both clinically and as an administrator. Mary is a former dental assisting educator and was a partner in a successful dental staffing service. For the past 30 years, Mary has focused on speaking and consulting with dental teams on infection prevention, OSHA compliance, HIPAA compliance, ergonomics, chairside efficiency, and team communication and development. Mary has published numerous articles in professional journals. She is a Past President of the American Dental Assistants Association and serves on the Corporate Council for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, is a member of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants, the Speaking and Consulting Network and the Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention.

Earl Young, a gold metal Olympian and cancer survivor, shares about the importance of becoming a bone marrow donor. It's easy, painless, and could save a life.Earl Young has served in the role of Advisor, Corporate Officer and Director, of companies in the United States and abroad. He has business experience with Fortune 5000 companies and Investment Banking firms in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Vancouver and London. Mr. Young has worked with Presidents, Cabinet Ministers and Ambassadors of many of the World Bank approved countries of sub-Sahara and has led negotiations with OPIC, World Bank and USAID in their behalf and that of public and private corporations. Working with U.S. Senators and Congressmen, Mr. Young has secured representation for funding in the U.S. Appropriations Bills of 2007 and 2008.Mr. Young serves as a Director of Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) www.africacncl.org, a Washington D.C. based organization with a corporate membership that represents over 90% of all United States private sector investment in Africa. CCA is dedicated to enhancing trade and investment between the United States and the 54 nations of Africa. Additionally, he has served as a member of the CCA HIV/AIDS Task Force. He serves on the Board of Directors of Diamond Fields Resources Inc. an international mineral exploration company with headquarters in Vancouver, B.C., with properties in Namibia, Madagascar, and Saudi Arabia. He is a past Director of Madagascar Resources an Australian based heavy mineral exploration and mining company.Mr. Young is a member of the Abilene Christian University Council and a Director of the American Studies Institute Advisory Board of Harding University in Searcy Arkansas, Past President of the U.S. Madagascar Business Council and was President of the Madagascar Health and Education Foundation.As President and CEO of Madagascar World Voice (MWV), a philanthropic organization, Mr. Young assisted World Christian Broadcasting (WCB) with the building of a shortwave radio station in Mahajunga, Madagascar. WCB has been broadcasting into the former USSR, Pacific Rim and China for over 30 years, in English, Russian and Chinese. The combined stations have now added Spanish and Portuguese now broadcast to the 3 billion shortwave receivers around the world.A world class athlete at the age of 19, Mr. Young was a member of the 1960 United States Olympic Track and Field Team winning a Gold Medal in the 1600 meter relay while setting a new Olympic and World Record. Mr. Young represented the United States on the 1963 Pan American Team winning two Gold Medals and also ran on numerous international teams establishing 4 World Records an Olympic Record and 3 American Records. He is an All-American in Track and Field and was on the cover of Sports Illustrated in June of 1961. He is a member of the Texas High School Coaches Hall of Fame and served as President of the Texas Chapter of Olympians. Mr. Young has served as a Board Member of the U.S. Olympic Alumni Association and was the founding Chairman of the Olympians for Olympians Relief Fund.On September 16, 2010 Mr. Young was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and was the recipient of a Bone Marrow Transplant on January 21, 2011.Earl Young's Team www.earlyoungsteam.com was founded April 2015 with the objective of increasing awareness and registering Donors of stem cells or bone marrow to save lives of those diagnosed with blood cancer. Over 16,000 Donors have been registered through this Foundation and 47 people have been given a chance at extended lives through transplants from matching Donors. Mr. Young has spoken on numerous University Campuses in conjunction with Drives and last year was Featured Speaker at the National Student Nurses Association Summer Conference.To learn more, contact Earl at Earl@EarlYoungsTeam.com.Finish Your Racehttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/finish-your-race/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/earl-young-shares-how-registering-to-be-a-bone-marrow-donor-could-save-a-life

In this episode, we explore how the Master of Accountancy program at the GW School of Business has been revised in response to increasing technology trends in the field, including adding a new STEM track for the degree. We also discuss what types of students pursue this degree, the types of organizations and career fields they tend to lead after graduation, and the important role of the kind of hands-on learning and mentorship that students benefit from in GWSB's program. We are joined by Professor Scott Lancaster, the faculty director for the Master of Accountancy program, and Andrew Lewis, partner at KPMG, member of the GWSB Dean's Corporate Council, and GW alumnus.

Cheryle Robinson Jackson is Senior Vice President of Global Business Development and President of AAR Africa for AAR, a global aviation services company. Jackson served as AAR’s Vice President of Government Affairs and Corporate Development after joining the company in 2010 and added business development to her responsibilities and succeeded in growing AAR’s business in Africa. As Senior Vice President of Global Development, Jackson identifies new business opportunities and strategic industry and business partners in emerging, existing and underperforming markets, and cultivates strong relationships to bridge the cultural gap and align industry goals with local economic revitalization objectives.Jackson serves as a director on the boards of Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), a national organization dedicated to facilitating person‐to‐person relationships between business government leaders worldwide. She also serves on the board of the Congressional Black Caucus Policy Institute and is a member of the Corporate Council on Africa. Jackson was appointed to the U.S. on Trade for Africa and serves on the Illinois District Export Council.Before joining AAR, Jackson was a candidate for President Obama’s once‐vacant U.S. Senate seat in 2010 and was the first female president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League. In that capacity, she led one of the most transformational periods of growth at the venerable civil rights organization, shifting its focus from social services to economic development.Jackson also served as communications director for the Governor of Illinois and was the first woman and African American in the state’s history to hold that position. Her professional experience also includes senior-level positions at Amtrak and NPR (National Public Radio).

Does your organization have an “accessibility evangelist?” What is this role, and what impact does it have in organizations? Should business schools like GWSB participate in accessibility evangelizing — and if so, how? In this episode, we gain answers from Microsoft's accessibility evangelist, Dr. Megan Lawrence. The term “accessibility evangelist” is a fitting description for the important role Dr. Lawrence plays within her own organization and across many industries. Dr. Lawrence is a futurist, and through her work, she helps Microsoft and other organizations better include those with disabilities in the workplace and better support those struggling with mental illness in their organizations. GWSB is proud to partner with our Dean's Corporate Council, a board that consists of representatives from organizations that support the School of Business in various ways. Microsoft is an example of one of these important GWSB partners. Read a transcript of this episode: https://bit.ly/3uPnonv

Dr. Christopher R. Banks is presently the Director of the International Relations B.A. Program at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Banks holds an Honors Bachelors of Arts degree in International Relations from Brown University, a Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University, and DPhil studies in Politics at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Dr. Banks' professional experiences have included work on the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, Department of Defense Stabilization Capabilities and Afghan Police Reform at the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO), assisting the U.S. Congressional and United Nations liaison offices of the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and has completed analytical and volunteer work with several business and think tank organizations including the Washington Institute on Near East Policy and the Corporate Council on Africa. Dr. Banks is originally from Silver Spring, Maryland and has happily resided in Lincoln since 2015.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/support

Combining the "Best Piece of Advice" from 13 episodes of "3, 2, 1, iRelaunch," you'll hear from guests including Randi Childs who returned as a creative; seasoned recruiter Donnie Watson on relaunching; Corporate Council for TheRealReal, Liz Logie; Theresa Harris who relaunched in the arts; Chris Rudnicki on maintaining mental health during your relaunch, and many more. Be sure to listen to the full podcast content from each of these special guests in previous episodes.

Dr. Mima Nedelcovych is the Founder and CEO of AfricaGlobal Partners and was recently named President Emeritus and Senior Advisor of the Initiative for Global Development (IGD). Prior to taking up his position at IGD, he was a Partner at the Schaffer Global Group (SGG) and was the lead Partner in the establishment of the Markala Sugar Project in Mali, serving as the Chairman of the Société Sucrière de Markala. Dr. Nedelcovych served in the Administration of President George Bush from 1989 to 1993 as the U.S. Executive Director to the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. At the beginning of his career he served in the US Government as Peace Corps Country Director in Gabon, as Special Assistant to the Assistant Administrator for Africa at USAID, and as Special Projects Officer at the US Trade and Development Agency. Dr. Nedelcovych is on the Board of Directors of the Niger Delta Partnership Initiative (NDPI) and is a Founder and former Board Director of the Corporate Council on Africa as well as a Member of the inaugural US EXIM Bank’s Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee.

Tweet The #1 listed "food radio show Philadelphia" from Google and Bing is back LIVE this Sunday, October 21st at 635pm. That's right Derek is back in studio and Small Bites with Glenn Gross and Derek Timm of Bluejeanfood.com on Wildfire Radio is a #Foodie star studded spectacular! Things get started with Ingrid Hoffmann who has partnered with the American Diabetes Association to publish “Latin Comfort Foods Made Healthy (Clásicos latinos a lo saludable): More than 100 diabetes-friendly Latin favorites”. The book celebrates the joys of cooking and eating healthier versions of traditional Latin recipes bursting with flavor while staying within the nutritional guidelines of the ADA and relying on Ingrid's concept of delicious, easy, and simple recipes with a healthy twist. Raised in Colombia and the Netherlands, Ingrid Hoffmann is a professional eater, author and host of Top ChefEstrellas (Telemundo, NBC), Simply, Delicioso (Cooking Channel) and Delicioso(Univision) is passionate about cooking, entertaining, and helping her fans lead a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Via her cookbooks, “chica tips” and social media platforms, Ingrid hopes to educate her followers about “better for you” ingredients, implementing cooking habits and to think of food as medicine. With this in mind, in 2015, Ingrid launched her very own food brand, Cocina by Ingrid Hoffmann, which focuses on easy, delicious and healthy meal solutions for the family. She writes a monthly column for Delta Air Lines Delta Sky Magazine and AARP en Español and is a frequent guest of shows like Un Nuevo Día, The Talk, Oprah, Martha Stewart, The View, The Today Show, The Early Show, and The Wendy Williams Show. Then we talk to Dorie Greenspan who has a new book “Everyday Dorie: The Way I Cook” from Rux Martin/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt being released October 23rd and available for pre-order on Amazon.com. To the hundreds of thousands who follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, Dorie Greenspan's food is powerfully cookable—her recipes instant classics. In Everyday Dorie, she invites readers into her kitchen to savor the dishes that she makes all the time, from Miso-Glazed Salmon to Lemon Goop. What makes a “Dorie recipe”? Each one has a small surprise that makes it special. The dishes are practical, made with common ingredients from the supermarket, farmers' market, or pantry, like Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs, which is both weeknight simple and fine enough for company, and Eton Mess, a beautifully casual dessert of crumbled meringue, fruit, and whipped cream. They are easygoing, providing swaps and substitutions. They invite mixing and matching. Many can be served as dinner, or as a side dish, or as an appetizer, or hot, cold, or room temperature. And every single one is like a best friend in the kitchen, full of Dorie's infectious love of cooking and her trademark hand-holding directions. Inducted into the James Beard Foundation's Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America, Dorie Greenspan is also the author of Dorie's Cookies, a 2017 James Beard Award-winner for Best Baking and Dessert book; Around My French Table, a New York Times bestseller that was named Cookbook of the Year by the IACP: The International Association of Culinary Professionals, Baking Chez Moi, also a Times bestseller; and Baking: From My Home to Yours, another James Beard Award winner. To talk about the most important meal of the day, we will be joined by Ryan Grim who is the editor of Extra Crispy and has new book “Breakfast: The Most Important Book About the Best Meal of the Day: The Most Important Book About the Best Meal of the Day” from Oxmoor House Books being released October 23rd and available for pre-order on Amazon. The book Breakfast is an exploration of everything about breakfast and brunch. This celebration of the most popular meal of the day offers engaging stories, essential how-tos, and killer breakfast recipes. Discover exciting new ingredients and the secrets to making Entenmann's Cake Doughnuts and Taco Bell Crunchwraps at home, among many other dishes. Learn the origins of scrapple and how to brew barista-level drinks. Based on the popular website ExtraCrispy.com, this book—the perfect gift for anyone who loves all-day-breakfast—is packed with 100 photos, humorous illustrations, and amazing, craveable food. Ryan was previously the deputy editor of Tasting Table, but covering all three meals was too much of a burden, so he decided to get into the breakfast media world. Before that, he was the managing editor of VICE magazine. Now Extra Crispy is the authority on breakfast, brunch, and every nook and cranny of morning culture. It is the leader of the growing global breakfast trend, showcasing celebrity chefs and emerging voices. Last, but certainly not least we are thrilled to welcome Steven Cook the co-author of new cookbook “Israeli Soul: Easy, Essential, Delicious” from Rux Martin/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Usually served from tiny eateries, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, or market stalls, these food specialties have passed from father to son or mother to daughter for generations. To find the best versions, the authors Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook scoured bustling cities like Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa, and sleepy towns on mountaintops. They visited bakeries, juice carts, beaches, even weddings. Their finds include meals in the hand like falafel and pita; juicy, grilled and roasted spice-rubbed meats; stuffed vegetables; a wealth of chopped vegetable salads; a five-minute fluffy hummus with more than two dozen toppings; pastries, ice creams, and shakes and adapted every recipe for the home kitchen. Each chapter weaves history with contemporary portrayals of the food. Striking photographs capture all its flavor and vitality, while step-by-step how-to and close-ups of finished dishes make everything simple and accessible. Steven Cook is the co-founder of CookNSolo Restaurant Partners. He is the co-author of Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking, winner of two James Beard Awards in 2016 for "Best International Cookbook" and "Book of the Year". Cook also sits on Broad Street Ministry Hospitality and Corporate Council, which supports Broad Street's mission of providing meals and social services to Philadelphia's most vulnerable citizens. Prior to founding CookNSolo, Cook was the owner and executive chef of Marigold Kitchen. Cook is a graduate of the The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the The-French-Culinary-Institute. He left a job as an investment banker in New York to return to Philadelphia and pursue a career as a hospitality entrepreneur overseeing highly acclaimed and award winning Zahav Federal Donuts, Abe Fisher, Dizengoff, The Roosterand Goldie Falafel restaurants. Small Bites Radio correspondent Actor John DiRenzo is out and about with his valuable insight and experience in the culinary world so be sure to catch him on QVC selling the high quality Copper Chef products and he visited the grand opening of Steve's Prince of Steaks. It will be a full night of Derek on the radio as he also joins the Dining On A Dime crew of Kevin Wilson and John Cohlat 5pm and then after Small Bites at 8pm he sits with the We're Justgrubbin crew of JustGrubbin. You say you STILL NEED MORE!!! Don't forget we still have our regular weekly segments from Courier-Post nightlife correspondent and The New York Times recognized John Howard-Fusco for his news of the week and please remember that John's book “A Culinary History of Cape May: Salt Oysters, Beach Plums & Cabernet Franc” from Arcadia Publishing The History Press is now available to buy, Chef Barbie Marshall who is a Chef Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen Season 10 finalist, appeared on Season 17 of FOX Hell's Kitchen #AllStars, named Pennsylvania's most influential chef by Cooking Light will delight us with her tip of the week as well as she visited Yards Brewing Co., and a joke of the week from legendary joke teller Jackie Martling of The Howard Stern Show fame and Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling with his autobiography “The Joke Man: Bow to Stern” from Post Hill Press with foreword by Artie Lange available to order on Amazon.com. Fat Jack's BBQ and Bluejeanfood.com hope you will use the TuneIn app to listen worldwide or also catch Small Bites Radio syndicated LIVE Sundays on KGTK 920AM, KITZ 1400AM, KSBN 1230AM, KBNP 1410AM, distributed by satellite through the Salem Radio Network, ScyNet Radio, Stitcher Radio, PodOmatic, and TryThisDish Radio which is the only independently owned and operated international chef-driven foodie and lifestyle radio network in the world! Also repeats of our shows are available to be listened to daily on the above platforms 5:30pm-6:30pm and on Mondays at 10am on Wildfire Radio, and as usual the newest episodes are available the following day on iTunes and PlayerFM. The post Small Bites Episode 99 appeared first on Wildfire Radio.

In this episode of Breaking Through, Madeline speaks with Chris Gheysens, President & CEO of Wawa and Co-Chair of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Corporate Council. Learn about the long history between CHOP and Wawa, find out how the Wawa Coffee & Care Cart is making a difference for families at CHOP, and much more!                                                         To find out how you can help make tomorrow’s breakthroughs at CHOP, click here.

Amy Westrup, professional ComedySportz player and executive director of Corporate Council of Wisconsin shares the importance of the phrase "Yes, and..."

In this episode, David Heller, Corporate Council, Manager Regulatory Affairs joins Putting Possibility Into Practice to discuss recent announcements by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and what it means for providers.

Jack Gerard is the CEO of the American Petroleum Institute. He joins the podcast to discuss the economic impacts of the predicted capital investments in oil and natural gas. He also gives his outlook on the oil & gas industry in 2014 and beyond.  Gerard explains how the latest oil numbers affect jobs. He dissects whether the Obama energy agenda is that of "command and control", and if the U.S. is becoming self-reliant? Gerard finally addresses the myths about prices at the pump being controlled by market factors out of the oil industry's control. Find out more about the American Petroleum Institute at www.api.org. Jack N. Gerard is president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, the national trade association that represents all aspects of America's oil and natural gas industry.   Gerard has led API since November 2008, expanding its membership and influence in all 50 states and globally, adding offices in Dubai and Singapore to its operations in Beijing, enabling API to better inform the public and policymakers on important energy issues. API's Washington presence is the foundation for the oil and natural gas industry's advocacy and outreach at state, federal and global levels on public policy, standards and certification programs, and as the source for information on industry best practices.   Gerard is recognized by numerous publications and his peers as one of Washington's most influential advocates. Washington Life magazine named him one of the city's "Power 100" and a Fortune magazine profile said Gerard's effort to build a 50-state advocacy network for the oil and natural gas industry was "showing signs of success" through its outreach to workers and non-traditional allies.   Prior to joining API, Gerard served as president and CEO of the American Chemistry Council, and earlier held the same position at the National Mining Association. Gerard also spent close to a decade working in the U.S. Senate and House. He came to Washington in 1981, and worked for Rep. George Hansen. He also worked for Sen. James A. McClure, who chaired the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.   Sen. McClure retired in 1990, and Gerard joined him in founding McClure, Gerard & Neuenschwander, Inc., a Washington, D.C.-based government relations consulting firm. Gerard served as Chairman and Chief Executive officer and focused on issues such as international sports, telecommunications, energy and mining.   He serves as a board member and is a past chairman of the National Capital Area Council - Boy Scouts of America, is a board member and former chair of The George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management, is chairman of the board of directors for the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, and is a member of the Conservation Fund's Corporate Council.   As the industry's national trade association, API has over 500 members. They range from the largest major oil company to the smallest of independents and represent all segments of the industry.   Gerard was born and grew up in Idaho. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Juris Doctor from George Washington University. Gerard lives in Virginia with his wife, Claudette, and their eight children, including twin boys the family adopted from Guatemala. 

A.T. has extensive international experience working at Citibank. His positions have included: Country Corporate Officer (CCO) Liberia; CCO and General Manager for 11 countries in Central and Eastern Africa; Regional Supervisor for Citibank’s Business Risk Review for Brazil and six other South American countries; Division Credit Officer for Spain and Portugal; and Emerging Markets Region Head responsible for relationships with global companies in Central & Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Middle East and Africa. In July 2002, he was promoted to Head of Corporate Credit Risk for Emerging Markets. Until recently, he was a member of the Board of Directors for the Corporate Council on Africa, a not-for-profit organization focusing on promoting capital and trade flows between the United States and Africa, and serving as a representative of Citigroup. A.T. is currently Risk Director for the Wholesale and International Banking Division of Lloyds TSB Bank. He Holds a B.A. in Economics and a M.B.A. from the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration, Dartmouth College. A.T. was born and grew up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

A.T. has extensive international experience working at Citibank. His positions have included: Country Corporate Officer (CCO) Liberia; CCO and General Manager for 11 countries in Central and Eastern Africa; Regional Supervisor for Citibank’s Business Risk Review for Brazil and six other South American countries; Division Credit Officer for Spain and Portugal; and Emerging Markets Region Head responsible for relationships with global companies in Central & Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Middle East and Africa. In July 2002, he was promoted to Head of Corporate Credit Risk for Emerging Markets. Until recently, he was a member of the Board of Directors for the Corporate Council on Africa, a not-for-profit organization focusing on promoting capital and trade flows between the United States and Africa, and serving as a representative of Citigroup. A.T. is currently Risk Director for the Wholesale and International Banking Division of Lloyds TSB Bank. He Holds a B.A. in Economics and a M.B.A. from the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration, Dartmouth College. A.T. was born and grew up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.