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PITTSBURGH, March 14, 2024 /3BL/ – The Pennsylvania Diversity Council (PADC) announces Genevieve Oduor, Vice President, Business Development and Diversity Relationship Officer of S&T Bank as its 2024 Pittsburgh Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year awardee. Oduor will be recognized at the annual Pittsburgh Women in Leadership Symposium (WILS) on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 taking place from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ET at Robert Morris University. The 2024 Women in Leadership Symposium theme, “Leading with Heart: Empathy, Ethics & Excellence” is a call to action for women to elevate their impact and drive positive change while exploring their identity, leadership and contributions in workplaces and communities.

“We are pleased to announce Genevieve Oduor as our 2024 Pittsburgh Woman of the Year Awardee,” said Onjalai Brown, Senior Partnership Development & Event Programmer for the Pennsylvania Diversity Council. “She embodies the values of service, advocacy for women’s equity and leadership. Genevieve’s passion for community service and commitment to providing financial literacy education to schools, minority small business owners and individuals showcases how women can lead with heart, empathy and excellence.”

Oduor holds over 21 years of experience in banking. She currently manages S&T’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and leads the company’s seven affinity groups called employee resource groups. Oduor also leads various DEI initiatives including DEI educational webinars, the S&T equity in education scholarship and the S&T Bank Women & Allies in Banking Conference.

In addition to her DEI work at S&T Bank, Oduor participates in the Brice Mentorship Program. She mentors future leaders and employees looking to advance their careers within S&T. She is also a mentor in partnership with Nazareth Prep School, guiding high school students into careers in banking.

In 2019, Oduor received the Pennsylvania Banker’s Association’s Champion for Women Award, as well as the Humanitarian Leader Award from the Unleashing Potential (UP) S&T Bank Leadership Program. In 2022, she received the 2022 Pittsburgh Business Times Women of Influence Award.

“The Women in Leadership Symposium highlights the legacy of excellence and advocacy for women’s equity in workplaces and communities,” said Anika Rahman, CEO of the National Diversity Council. “We invite you to join us for the Pittsburgh Women in Leadership Symposium as we lead with heart!”

The conference will feature moderator Mona Dine, Head of Talent Management & Corporate Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer, United States Steel Corporation and panelists, Melinda Black, Regional Vice President, Ulta Beauty; Lisa Hernandez, Vice President of People and Culture, Robert Morris University; Chatón T. Turner, Esq., Senior Associate Counsel and Vice President Risk Management/Disabilities Services, UPMC; Madelyn Toliver, VP, D&I, PNC Bank; and Tanya Vokes, CEO, Dress for Success Pittsburgh.

Event sponsors include Robert Morris University, S&T Bank, and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). To learn more information about the event visit

https://ndc-wilsymposium.org/locations/2024-symposiums/2024-pittsburgh/ please contact Onjalai Brown at onjalai.brown@nationaldiversitycouncil.org.

About the National Diversity Council

The National Diversity Council (NDC) is a 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to being both a resource and an advocate for the value of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB). Through our nationwide affiliates, events and learning and consulting, the NDC helps organizations create pathways that develop a more inclusive workplace, community and environment. For more information about the National Diversity Council, please visit www.nationaldiversitycouncil.org.

About the Pennsylvania Diversity Council 

The Pennsylvania Diversity Council (PADC), a state affiliate of the National Diversity Council, is committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Through various events and programs, the PADC serves as a resource for DEIB best practices and leadership development in the Pennsylvania region. For more information about the Pennsylvania Diversity Council, please visit https://padiversitycouncil.org/.

Media Contact:

Katrina Glenn

Interim Director of Communications

National Diversity Council

katrina.glenn@nationaldiversitycouncil.org

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With 7 years at Quest under her belt, Donna Grant-Rudolph, Patient Services Representative (PSR II), has developed plenty of experience in her role at the busy Patient Service Center (PSC) on Summer Street in Stamford, Connecticut.

Her manager, James Cueto, Patient Services Supervisor, North Region, explained that Donna helps manage the workflow and directs many of the patients who come into the Stamford PSC because her draw room is right there.

“She is always helping or explaining something to patients who have questions or concerns, and she is also very comforting to her patients as well,” he said.

A patient who had Donna as their phlebotomist several times in the past 2 years recently shared what makes Donna stand out: the care she exhibits to every patient that sits in her chair.

“This started with welcoming me to Quest when she opened the door and brought me to the chair,” the patient said.

During the appointment, the patient said Donna was “compliant in every regard,” informing them of would happen step-by-step, from privacy and insurance information to the bandage after the blood draw.

“While I know this is what they’re supposed to do, she is doing it well,” the patient said. “As a patient, I appreciated her warning me that she will be taking X number of vials today; I felt more at ease during the appointment. I was also reminded of the words on the wall, “Relax! You’re in good hands.”’

“Thanks to Donna,” I knew my lab work experience was going to be error free with no delay.

James said that Donna is always willing to lend a hand to one of her fellow co-workers, especially if they need help with a challenging draw or if they have a question that needs to be answered.

“She has a great personality and works so well with her team, and she has really helped build a friendly work environment,” he shared. “The care and concern she shows for her patients are second to none!”

Donna’s actions are a prime example of demonstrating The Quest Way and many of the behaviors we value at Quest, our 5Cs: Customer First, Curiosity, Care, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement.

With 7 years at Quest under her belt, Donna Grant-Rudolph, Patient Services Representative (PSR II), has developed plenty of experience in her role at the busy Patient Service Center (PSC) on Summer Street in Stamford, Connecticut.

Her manager, James Cueto, Patient Services Supervisor, North Region, explained that Donna helps manage the workflow and directs many of the patients who come into the Stamford PSC because her draw room is right there.

“She is always helping or explaining something to patients who have questions or concerns, and she is also very comforting to her patients as well,” he said.

A patient who had Donna as their phlebotomist several times in the past 2 years recently shared what makes Donna stand out: the care she exhibits to every patient that sits in her chair.

“This started with welcoming me to Quest when she opened the door and brought me to the chair,” the patient said.

During the appointment, the patient said Donna was “compliant in every regard,” informing them of would happen step-by-step, from privacy and insurance information to the bandage after the blood draw.

“While I know this is what they’re supposed to do, she is doing it well,” the patient said. “As a patient, I appreciated her warning me that she will be taking X number of vials today; I felt more at ease during the appointment. I was also reminded of the words on the wall, “Relax! You’re in good hands.”’

“Thanks to Donna,” I knew my lab work experience was going to be error free with no delay.

James said that Donna is always willing to lend a hand to one of her fellow co-workers, especially if they need help with a challenging draw or if they have a question that needs to be answered.

“She has a great personality and works so well with her team, and she has really helped build a friendly work environment,” he shared. “The care and concern she shows for her patients are second to none!”

Donna’s actions are a prime example of demonstrating The Quest Way and many of the behaviors we value at Quest, our 5Cs: Customer First, Curiosity, Care, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement.

DALLAS, March 14, 2024 /3BL/ – Since 2021, Mary Kay Inc. has partnered with the Equal Rights Trust (ERT), an organization whose mission is to advance equality through law around the world. As part of this collaboration, Mary Kay Inc. supported new research focused on understanding and addressing the discriminatory impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impacts on gender equality, and the development of a new “equality by design approach.” 

The initiative culminated with the recent launch of a new set of legal standards – the Principles on Equality by Design in Algorithmic Decision-Making – developed by the Equal Rights Trust and endorsed by a group of leading international equality organizations. The Principles elaborate why national governments and businesses must adopt such an approach and provide detailed guidance for its implementation. 

Jim Fitzgerald, Director of Equal Rights Trust just released an article highlighting the rapid advancements and transformative potential of artificial intelligence while also warning about adverse impacts and discriminatory threats unregulated algorithmic systems could pose.

Read Jim Fitzgerald’s article titled Equality by Design: A Model for Managing Discriminatory Risks of AI here. 

Statements from Jim Fitzgerald, Director of Equal Rights Trust and Melinda Foster Sellers, Chief People Officer at Mary Kay Inc., can be found below:

“Over the last three years, Mary Kay has supported our research, analysis, and consultation on algorithmic discrimination, and enabled us to develop the Principles on Equality by Design,” said Jim Fitzgerald, Director of the Equal Rights Trust. “Now, Mary Kay is working with us as we move into the next phase: a collaborative effort to develop practical guidance for business on how to adopt the equality by design approach. In doing so, it is taking the next step in a journey which started with strong internal equality and non-discrimination policies, moved to collaboration with and support for us and other actors in this field, and is now focused on incubating and piloting best practice. In this journey, Mary Kay is helping to model how businesses can play an active role in developing improved approaches to eliminating discrimination and advancing equality.”
 “At Mary Kay, we recognize the profound impact that AI has on shaping the future of business and society,” said Melinda Foster Sellers, Chief People Officer at Mary Kay Inc. “Our collaboration with Equal Rights Trust underscores our dedication to ensuring that technological advancements, especially in AI, champion gender equality. The impact of the Principles on Equality by Design in Algorithmic Decision-Making has already been transformative for key stakeholders in AI and echoes our commitment to helping create an inclusive digital economy where women entrepreneurs can excel without bias or barriers. This partnership reflects our enduring mission to empower women and promote equality in every sphere.”

About Equal Rights Trust 

The Equal Rights Trust is an independent international non-governmental organization which exists to eliminate discrimination and ensure everyone can participate in society on an equal basis. To achieve this, it works in partnership to provide expert support to those on the frontlines of the fight against discrimination, enabling them to press for the development, adoption, and implementation of equality law, and to use the law effectively. Since 2007, the Trust has supported equality activists in more than 50 countries, while developing consensus at the international level on the need for and content of comprehensive equality laws. Learn more at equalrightstrust.org 

About Mary Kay

Then. Now. Always. One of the original glass ceiling breakers, Mary Kay Ash founded her dream beauty brand in Texas in 1963 with one goal: to enrich women’s lives. That dream has blossomed into a global company with millions of independent sales force members in more than 35 countries. For 60 years, the Mary Kay opportunity has empowered women to define their own futures through education, mentorship, advocacy, and innovation. Mary Kay is dedicated to investing in the science behind beauty and manufacturing cutting-edge skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances. Mary Kay believes in preserving our planet for future generations, protecting women impacted by cancer and domestic abuse, and encouraging youth to follow their dreams. Learn more at marykayglobal.com. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter)

MareNostrum 5’s Lenovo-built general-purpose partition (GPP) ranked as top x86 GPP on latest TOP500 listHPC servers provided by Lenovo for MareNostrum 5 manufactured at its purpose-built in-house facility in Budapest, HungaryBuilt on award-winning Lenovo Neptune™ liquid cooling technology to drive higher performance while using less energy.

BARCELONA, Spain, March 14, 2024 /3BL/ – Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) has announced that the General Purpose Partition of the MareNostrum 5, a new pre-exascale supercomputer running on Lenovo’s HPC infrastructure, has been classified as the top x86 general-purpose cluster on the recently published TOP500 list of the most powerful supercomputers globally.

Officially inaugurated at Barcelona Supercomputing Center on December 21st, MareNostrum 5 has been built for the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU). The pre-exascale supercomputer will bolster the EU’s mission to provide Europe with the most advanced supercomputing technology and accelerate the capacity for artificial intelligence (AI) research, enabling new scientific advances that will help solve global challenges. It aims to empower a wide range of complex HPC-specific applications, from climate research and engineering to material science and earth sciences, adeptly handling tasks that extend beyond the capabilities of cloud computing.

Showcasing exceptional performance, MareNostrum5 GPP cluster part will achieve 40.1 Rmax PFlop/s with an efficient power consumption of 5.7MW. The system utilizes Lenovo’s cutting-edge fifth-generation Neptune™ direct water-cooled technology, with the heart of the system being 6400 Lenovo ThinkSystem SD650 V3 systems, integrated with the latest 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors.

Lenovo, enabled by the EMEA partner ecosystem, provided the HPC infrastructure built on its award-winning Neptune™ liquid cooling technology. The General-Purpose Partition is the largest of its kind in the world, ranked as the highest x86 general-purpose cluster on the most recent TOP500 list at #19 overall. It was specifically designed to solve complex scientific problems through its capacity to share resources and run multiple tasks or programs simultaneously rather than in isolation. This provides greater flexibility and improved efficiency by enabling access to different users or projects at the same time, depending on their needs.

“We are proud of this joint work with Lenovo, the fruit of which is the MareNostrum5 GPP cluster part, one of the most advanced in Europe and in the world in its characteristics”, commented Sergi Girona, Operations Director at Barcelona Supercomputing Center. “This partitioning, together with accelerated partitioning, makes MareNostrum 5 one of the most heterogeneous high-performance supercomputers to address major global challenges on the digital twins era, such as climate change, personalised medicine or energy. This new infrastructure will be key for Europe to advance its digital strategy to serve academia and private sector and build a better, more resilient and sovereign Europe”

“As a global leader in supercomputing, we are proud to be supporting Europe’s commitment towards technological excellence with the MareNostrum 5 pre-exascale system at Barcelona Supercomputing Center,” said Noam Rosen, Director, HPC and AI EMEA at Lenovo. “This system is a testament to Europe’s drive for technological leadership and Lenovo’s commitment to advancing scientific research. Manufactured entirely in Europe, the MareNostrum 5 general-purpose supercomputer is poised to be a catalyst for scientific discovery, helping researchers address a myriad of challenges, from the immediate to the exploratory. Our excitement for supporting the scientific community is equal to our commitment to advancing the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and EuroHPC’s leadership in driving HPC innovation throughout Europe.”

Manufactured in Europe

The HPC servers provided by Lenovo for MareNostrum 5 were manufactured at its purpose-built in-house facility in Budapest, Hungary, which opened in 2022 to support customers throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa with their requirements for server infrastructure, storage systems and high-end PC workstations. The facility has since served more than 1,000 customers across the region, having shipped over one million workstations and servers. In addition to enabling closer collaboration with European customers, as well as improved local visibility of supply chains, the facility’s location at the center of Europe has decreased its CO2 emissions on shipments by more than 90% due to reduced freight miles.

With added capabilities from its Hungary facility, Lenovo has continued to service customers hosting some of Europe’s largest supercomputers, including Barcelona Supercomputing Center, which Lenovo has also partnered with to significantly advance R&D capabilities. Other HPC computing centers Lenovo has serviced in the region include the Leibniz Supercomputing Center in Germany and SURF in the Netherlands.

Placements in TOP500 and Green500

In a record-breaking year of wins, Lenovo has retained the number one position in systems share with 169 on the TOP500 list, with 1 in 3 systems running on Lenovo HPC. This solidifies Lenovo as the number one provider of supercomputers in the world.

On the Green500 list, the Flatiron Insitute’s Henri system continues to hold the number one spot for the world’s most energy efficient supercomputer, powered by Lenovo’s ThinkSystem SR670 V2 with Intel Xeon Platinum and NVIDIA H100. Lenovo also added another system to the Green500’s top ten with South Korea’s Institute for Basic Sciences system, composed of Lenovo ThinkSystem SR675 V3 with AMD EPYC processors, NVIDIA H100 and Infiniband NDR 400.

Originally published on Nasdaq.com

Qualcomm’s recently released report highlights our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, showcasing the achievements and milestones we have reached throughout the year. Many other companies are doing the same, and it’s exciting to see the progress being made to make the world a better place. But there’s always more work to be done.

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Originally published by Jazz Pharmaceuticals on LinkedIn

In honor of U.S. Black History Month, JazzSoul, the affinity forum created to support Black employees and their allies and foster inclusive conversations at Jazz, celebrated the many contributions of people from the African diaspora. Over the course of the month, valuable insights and historical perspectives were shared from two vastly different career journeys. 

One event featured C.B. Bucknor and the growth mindset that turned an active hobby into a full-time career as one of the few Black Major League Baseball Umpires today.  The discussion included his upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, a behind the scenes look at the umpire training program and how the demographics have changed for African Americans in baseball. 

To conclude the month, Dr. B. Hutchinson, sleep specialist, cardiologist and chair of the Association of Black Cardiologists shared her professional journey and a presentation on disparities in sleep health. During her presentation, she covered the many dimensions of health disparities which range from age, gender, sexual orientation, language and citizenship status. She also presented data on ethnicity and cardiovascular risk factors as they relate to sleep health.

Originally published by Jazz Pharmaceuticals on LinkedIn

In honor of U.S. Black History Month, JazzSoul, the affinity forum created to support Black employees and their allies and foster inclusive conversations at Jazz, celebrated the many contributions of people from the African diaspora. Over the course of the month, valuable insights and historical perspectives were shared from two vastly different career journeys. 

One event featured C.B. Bucknor and the growth mindset that turned an active hobby into a full-time career as one of the few Black Major League Baseball Umpires today.  The discussion included his upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, a behind the scenes look at the umpire training program and how the demographics have changed for African Americans in baseball. 

To conclude the month, Dr. B. Hutchinson, sleep specialist, cardiologist and chair of the Association of Black Cardiologists shared her professional journey and a presentation on disparities in sleep health. During her presentation, she covered the many dimensions of health disparities which range from age, gender, sexual orientation, language and citizenship status. She also presented data on ethnicity and cardiovascular risk factors as they relate to sleep health.

RESTON, Va., March 14, 2024 /3BL/ – Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a Fortune 500® innovation company, today announced it has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, for the seventh straight year. Leidos is one of only three information technology companies worldwide to be honored this year.

“At Leidos, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity in everything we do,” said Tom Bell, Leidos Chief Executive Officer. “We have an unwavering commitment to maintaining ethical practices that drive a culture of dependability and honor throughout every aspect of our business. Our seventh consecutive World’s Most Ethical Companies recognition speaks to the dedication of our employees – who understand the criticality of ethical behaviors and business practices – and apply it to their work here every single day.”

Leidos’ Code of Conduct is the foundation for its strong reputation with customers across many industries. Company leaders create and promote a workplace environment where compliance and integrity are expected and encouraged.

Leidos is one of 136 companies around the world designated as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2024.

“Through the rigorous review process, we see the dedication of these organizations to continually improve their ethics, compliance, and governance practices to the benefit of all stakeholders,” said Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair. “Companies that elevate best-in-class cultures of ethics and integrity set a standard for corporate citizenship for their peers and competitors to follow. Congratulations to Leidos for being named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the seventh year in a row.”

Grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, the World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment process includes more than 200 questions on culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversity, and initiatives that support a strong value chain. The process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify the leading practices of organizations across industries and around the globe.

The full list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies can be found at https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company’s global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.

Contact:

Melissa Dueñas 
(571) 526-6850 
Duenasml@leidos.com

Alyssa Pettus 
(571) 992-5499 
alyssa.t.pettus@leidos.com

Victor Melara 
(703) 431-4612 
victor.a.melara@leidos.com

SOURCE Leidos

RESTON, Va., March 14, 2024 /3BL/ – Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a Fortune 500® innovation company, today announced it has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, for the seventh straight year. Leidos is one of only three information technology companies worldwide to be honored this year.

“At Leidos, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity in everything we do,” said Tom Bell, Leidos Chief Executive Officer. “We have an unwavering commitment to maintaining ethical practices that drive a culture of dependability and honor throughout every aspect of our business. Our seventh consecutive World’s Most Ethical Companies recognition speaks to the dedication of our employees – who understand the criticality of ethical behaviors and business practices – and apply it to their work here every single day.”

Leidos’ Code of Conduct is the foundation for its strong reputation with customers across many industries. Company leaders create and promote a workplace environment where compliance and integrity are expected and encouraged.

Leidos is one of 136 companies around the world designated as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2024.

“Through the rigorous review process, we see the dedication of these organizations to continually improve their ethics, compliance, and governance practices to the benefit of all stakeholders,” said Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair. “Companies that elevate best-in-class cultures of ethics and integrity set a standard for corporate citizenship for their peers and competitors to follow. Congratulations to Leidos for being named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the seventh year in a row.”

Grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, the World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment process includes more than 200 questions on culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversity, and initiatives that support a strong value chain. The process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify the leading practices of organizations across industries and around the globe.

The full list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies can be found at https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company’s global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.

Contact:

Melissa Dueñas 
(571) 526-6850 
Duenasml@leidos.com

Alyssa Pettus 
(571) 992-5499 
alyssa.t.pettus@leidos.com

Victor Melara 
(703) 431-4612 
victor.a.melara@leidos.com

SOURCE Leidos