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Where did the expression “woke” come from? Wikipedia offers us this explanation: “Woke is an adjective from African-American Vernacular English meaning [being] alert to racial prejudice and discrimination.” As the use of the term spread to a broader range of topic areas, we could also say that being “woke” is about being “awakened” and “alert” tochanges in certain areas of interest and importance in our lives. Like the increased importance of ESG issues to asset managers and corporate leaders.

Increased awareness of ESG issues accounts for the shift in focus by fiduciaries beyond just financial results to consider an ever-widening range of corporate governance, environmental and societal issues (of course now including diversity, inclusion, and equitable treatment of all stakeholders). Consideration of ESG is now a fundamental part of asset management and fiduciary duties.

We’ve been sharing news and perspectives about the attacks by certain Red state politicians on both ESG and “woke” companies; these are straw men for public sector leaders who now target and punish those asset managers adopting ESG analysis and methodologies in their management of clients’ assets.

In the Harvard Business Review, two authors recently put many of these issues in perspective for us as they offer possible solutions to rescue ESG from the Culture Wars. They are well versed in the many aspects of ESG, sustainable investing, and corporate sustainability.

One is former Harvard B-school professor Robert Eccles (now visiting professor of management practice at Said Business School, and a lifelong Democrat) and the other is Daniel Crowley, a long-time GOP leader who served as general counsel to House Speaker Newt Gingrich and who now leads the global financial services practice as K&L Gates LLP.

They speak about ESG from deep and varied backgrounds in finance, business, research, and public policy. Bob Eccles is a founder of the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board (SASB); Daniel Crowley led government relations efforts at the Nasdaq Stock Exchange and National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD).

A few highlights of their shared perspectives in the HBR piece:

The planned congressional hearings on ESG present an opportunity to put facts on the record and begin the process of working toward a bipartisan consensus to take the “political passion” out of ESG discussions. The coming hearings on ESG could be political theater or a learning opportunity to clarify what ESG is/isn’t.The key will be to bring ESG definitions back to an original intention, “as a means for helping companies identify and communicate to investors the material, long-term risks they face from ESG-related issues”.Climate change is one such risk; e.g., future revenues of fossil fuel companies would be greatly reduced if governments start to tax carbon.For capital markets to properly allocate capital, investors need companies to disclose material investment risks. ESG, they write, is simply about identifying material risk factors that matter.

This HBR feature article is compelling reading for those on both sides of the ESG equation, for both ESG advocates and critics. Framing the hearings as explorations of not about being “woke” but on the importance of materiality is the way forward, the authors posit. We urge your reading and sharing of Bob Eccles’ and Daniel Crowley’s enlightening perspectives.

This issue of the newsletter also contains news and opinion beyond the political theater of “ESG wokeness” and U.S. Culture Wars that often drag anti-ESG views into vital conversations about addressing the climate change crisis. The team at G&A Institute will continue to monitor and share top-line results with you in this newsletter.

This is just the introduction of G&A’s Sustainability Highlights newsletter this week. Click here to view the full issue.

On February 9, Franklin Templeton partnered with Junior Achievement of Northern California to host Aragon High School students interested in learning about how FinTech is fostered and utilized at Franklin Templeton to enhance how the investment management company serves its clients.

Junior Achievement is a key global charity partner of Franklin Templeton. Employee volunteers across the US help deliver JA curriculum to provide innovative, hands-on work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy education to students.

The FinTech event, held at the firm’s San Mateo, CA campus, engaged youth on the technology and innovation that is emerging to compete with traditional financial methods and service delivery and offered insight into current financial trends and the moves and ideas of global leaders in the field.

This professional workplace visit helped students learn about career options in financial services and FinTech. Students were introduced to Franklin Templeton via presentations from company experts and a campus tour, including firm’s FinTech Incubator.

About Junior Achievement of Northern California 

Junior Achievement’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Locally, JA connects students, educators, and business professionals together to build quality partnerships that empower young people to own their economic success by becoming financially literate, workforce ready, and equipped with entrepreneurial skills. Each year, JA serves 90,000 students agency-wide in experiential, hands-on learning that enable them to connect their studies in school to real-world business and industry. After participating in JA, students see first-hand how academic success can prepare them for a fruitful and meaningful future. Learn more at www.janorcal.org

About Franklin Templeton

Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 155 countries. Franklin Templeton’s mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the company offers specialization on a global scale, bringing extensive capabilities in fixed income, equity, alternatives and multi-asset solutions. With offices in more than 30 countries and approximately 1,300 investment professionals, the California-based company has over 75 years of investment experience and approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of January 31, 2023. For more information, please visit franklinresources.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Snacking preferred over traditional mealtime for fourth consecutive yearSnacks remain regularly included in consumers’ budgets, despite rising pricesConsumers are being more mindful and present when enjoying snacksConsumers are willing to pay a premium for sustainable snacks

CHICAGO, February 28, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Mondelēz International announced the launch of the fourth annual State of Snacking™ report, a global consumer trends study examining annual insights on how consumers make snacking decisions. This year’s report explores how current economic challenges are affecting consumer snacking choices around the world – with a majority of respondents continuing to prioritize snacking, despite rising costs and economic challenges.

Developed in partnership with The Harris Poll, the report tracks snacking attitudes and behaviors among thousands of consumers surveyed across 12 countries for a fourth consecutive year. These findings illustrate the expanded role of snacking– as snacking increasingly replaces traditional meals in consumers’ lives. Key findings include that consumers around the world are snacking:

Daily – Snacking is a staple – 71 percent of consumers snack at least twice a day.Mindfully – 78 percent of consumers report they take time to savor indulgent snacks with 61 percent saying they take time to portion out snacks before eating them.Frequently – Consumers are increasingly replacing meals with snacks, with 55 percent reporting a higher likelihood to eat a snack across all three standard mealtimes.Sustainably – Reducing waste is a top priority, with seven in 10 consumers saying they prioritize snacks that have less packaging and 72 percent saying they typically recycle it.

“Our State of Snacking report confirms that in these trying times, consumers around the world view their favorite snacks as affordable and necessary indulgences,” said Dirk Van de Put, Chairman and CEO of Mondelēz International. “Snacking continues to be a way for consumers to connect or to enjoy a moment of delight in their day, further demonstrating our belief that every snack can be enjoyed in a mindful way.”

The survey demonstrates that consumers are looking for snacks to meet different needs in their lives. The vast majority said they regularly snack to reward themselves (78 percent) and for a sense of comfort (77 percent), including an overwhelming majority of millennials (85 percent for both reasons). The current environment also emphasizes the importance of brand recognition, with 67 percent saying they would buy fewer of their favorite snack brands rather than generic alternatives, regardless of cost.

The survey complements Mondelēz International’s diverse, proprietary snacking insights knowledge– including macro trends from multiple sources informing the future of snacking and validating the company’s focus on delivering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

Additional findings from the 2022 State of Snacking report, available for download at www.mondelezinternational.com/stateofsnacking, include:

Mindful snacking

Consumers are making an effort to be mindful and present while snacking, with 78 percent reporting they take time to savor indulgent snacks.Many are also tuning into portion sizes, saying they take time to portion out snacks before eating them (61 percent) and check nutrition labels on snacks before buying them (68 percent).Meanwhile, less than half (46 percent) say they feel guilty when enjoying an indulgent snack or treat.

A way to connect

Snacking offers an important opportunity to connect with others, with seven in 10 confirming, “sharing snacks with others is my love language.”This trend of regularly sitting down to enjoy snacks with loved ones is especially strong among households in India and Mexico.

Appetite for sustainability

Consumers are very focused on how their snacking choices impact the environment – and they recognize that both companies and consumers play key roles in sustainable snacking.63 percent of consumers agree that snacks with a higher environmental impact should cost more, especially millennials (70 percent) and Gen Z (69 percent).64 percent are willing to pay more for snacks that are better for the environment, and 65 percent would pay more for snacks with ethically sourced ingredients.

“Today’s consumer is more conscious than ever about their consumption – and that includes health and well-being, as well as the impact on the planet,” said Martin Renaud, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Mondelēz International. “The findings of this report continue to help inform our strategy as a global snacking leader with a focus on chocolate and biscuits and a commitment to mindful and sustainable snacking.”

About Mondelēz International 
Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers consumers to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2021 net revenues of approximately $29 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Clif Bar. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor’s 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Visit www.mondelezinternational.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MDLZ.

Forward-Looking Statements 
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Words, and variations of words, such as “will,” “may,” “expect,” “aim,” “plan,” “continue,” “commitment,” “remain,” “likely” and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements about Mondelēz International’s strategic priorities and growth strategy; Mondelēz International’s future performance, including its future revenue and earnings growth; plans to reshape Mondelēz International’s portfolio and extend its leadership positions in chocolate and biscuits as well as baked snacks; Mondelēz International’s leadership position in snacking; volatility in global consumer, commodity, transportation, labor, currency and capital markets; consumer behavior, consumption and demand trends and Mondelēz International’s business in developed and emerging markets, its channels, its brands and its categories; Mondelēz International’s environmental, social and governance and sustainability strategies, goals, targets and initiatives; and long-term value creation. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Mondelēz International’s control, which could cause Mondelēz International’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. Please also see Mondelēz International’s risk factors, as they may be amended from time to time, set forth in its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. There may be other factors not presently known to Mondelēz International or which it currently considers to be immaterial that could cause Mondelēz International’s actual results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements it makes. Mondelēz International disclaims and does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement in this press release, except as required by applicable law or regulation.

By Candace Higginbotham and Jeremy King

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., February 28, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Regions Bank announced the launch of its Making Life Better Institute℠, a program that reflects the bank’s mission statement and brings together a wide range of community engagement efforts. These efforts extend throughout Regions’ 15-state retail banking footprint and beyond.

“Beginning in 2018, Regions enhanced its community engagement strategy to focus on one key goal: creating more inclusive prosperity. Now, we’re taking another major step forward by combining enhanced volunteerism strategies with new initiatives to build financial inclusion, additional efforts to create financial wellness, and more,” said Leroy Abrahams, head of Community Affairs for Regions Bank. “Making life better is more than a mission statement at Regions; it’s how our associates approach their daily work and the initiatives we are launching to help more people and communities thrive. Through the Making Life Better Institute, we are not only refining our community engagement strategy, we are unlocking new tools to help Regions and its teams make an even greater impact.”

Making life better is more than a mission statement at Regions; it’s how our associates approach their daily work and the initiatives we are launching to help more people and communities thrive. 

Leroy Abrahams, head of Community Affairs for Regions Bank

Six key components will be at the heart of initiatives championed by the Making Life Better Institute:

Regions Associates in Action℠: In 2022 alone, Regions associates volunteered 74,000 hours supporting a variety of important causes. Even so, more can be done. So, Regions Associates in Action is an enhanced employee volunteerism program that uses existing technology and an improved communication network to create more opportunities for hands-on work with nonprofits, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs). The program leverages the bank’s popular What a Difference a Day Makes program, which gives associates one paid day off per year to volunteer at an organization of their choice. Volunteer days are in addition to consistent, ongoing volunteerism provided by a range of business groups across the bank.Regions Skills in Service℠: Using a skills-based approach, the bank is matching the talents and experience of associates from across the organization with the specific needs of community partners. This targeted approach allows associates with subject-matter expertise in various areas to provide assistance where nonprofits, CDFIs and MDIs can best use it, including by offering financial advice and consultation. This enhanced program further enriches important work already being done by Regions associates in areas served by the bank.Board Service: With formal coaching and training, Regions leaders will have more opportunities to put their passions to work and provide financial management and strategic guidance while helping organizations reach their goals.Financial Education: The company continues to expand its robust Regions Next Step® Financial Wellness program to assist community partners, including nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools and groups who serve people in transition. Many of the courses have a Spanish-language version. Separately, two courses designed for people with cognitive disabilities were recently added to the curriculum, as well.CDFI and MDI Support: To further the bank’s long-term commitment to supporting Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), Regions is engaging in executive-led informational sessions and idea-sharing opportunities with organizations in the bank’s footprint. This innovative approach for improved collaboration and technical assistance, along with the Regions Associates in Action℠ and Regions Skills In Service℠ programs, helps expand access to essential financial services and better support communities, especially underserved populations. These efforts enhance longstanding community lending programs within Regions Bank and the Regions Community Development Corporation.Recognition Programs: To celebrate Regions associates who are dedicated to giving back, the bank has created two new award programs. The Lee Ann Petty Heart of Service Award honors an associate, nominated by a colleague, who has made a significant impact to an organization or their community. A winner will be announced in April. The second award, Regions Community Champions, recognizes associates who have recorded 16 or more volunteer hours during the year.

“I’m so proud of these associates, who have given at least two full days of their valuable time to support organizations they care deeply about,” said Wendi Boyen, community advocacy and financial wellness manager for Regions. “These dedicated colleagues are living Regions’ mission and values every day by working hand-in-hand with community partners to help achieve our shared goals of fostering inclusive prosperity and making life better in the communities we serve.”

For more information about Regions’ community engagement activities, see this link.

About Regions Financial Corporation 
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $155 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates more than 1,250 banking offices and more than 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

About Regions Community Development Corporation 
Regions Community Development Corporation (RCDC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Regions Bank and serves as a catalyst to help revitalize communities and improve the lives of economically disadvantaged families in the Regions footprint. RCDC helps fulfill Regions’ mission to make life better by providing debt and/or equity financing for projects and entities with a community-development purpose.

RESTON, Va., February 28, 2023 /3BL Media/- CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced that 13 employees were honored for their excellence in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at the 37th annual Global Competitiveness Conference for the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) held Feb. 9-11, including one who accepted the coveted Community Service Award.

“We are inspired by the impressive professional achievements and impactful community contributions of our BEYA honorees,” said John Mengucci, CACI President and Chief Executive Officer. “The high bar they set illustrates the extraordinary talent, can-do attitude, and technical capabilities we deliver to our customers on a daily basis.”

CACI is a supporter of BEYA’s mission and a corporate sponsor of the conference. As part of its diversity and inclusion efforts, CACI partners with BEYA to help expand the company’s networking, recruitment, and career development opportunities.

The efforts of CACI’s exceptional BEYA awardees reflect the company’s long history of supporting emerging STEM talent and local communities. During the conference, Lewis Pate, Ph.D., received BEYA’s Community Service Award in recognition for giving back to his community and opening doors for minorities pursuing STEM opportunities. He has volunteered as a STEM instructor and mentor for several organizations, including the International Consortium of Minority Cyber Professionals, a nonprofit through which he has provided cybersecurity education to 145 students.

In addition to Pate’s Community Service Award, 12 other CACI employees received the Outstanding Achievement Award for their contributions to shaping the future of STEM.

CACI’s 2023 BEYA Community Service Awardee:
Lewis Pate, Ph.D., Enterprise Solutions Architect

CACI’s 2023 BEYA Outstanding Achievement Awardees:
Jason Grimes, Senior Engineering Scientist
Dominique Hollomon, Infrastructure/Systems Manager
Marshall Pearson, Senior Systems Engineer
Anthony Robinson, Lead Engineering PM
Seth Wooten, Software Engineering Manager
Avezou Petit-Frere, Software Engineer
Maurice Craft, Systems Engineering Manager
ShaLaka Moton, Cyber Security Insider Threat Analyst
Laronda Lee, Cyber Security Manager
Russell Hobbs (Posthumous), Systems Engineer
Alise Smith, Operations Integration Manager
Keith Honore, Senior Systems Engineer

CACI is a corporate sponsor for many organizations that focus on promoting STEM education for underserved groups, including Women in Technology (WIT), Great Minds in STEM (GmiS), and STEM for HER.

About CACI

CACI’s approximately 22,000 talented employees are vigilant in providing the unique expertise and distinctive technology that address our customers’ greatest enterprise and mission challenges. Our culture of good character, innovation, and excellence drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company. As a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index, we consistently deliver strong shareholder value. Visit us at www.caci.com.

There are statements made herein which do not address historical facts, and therefore could be interpreted to be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in CACI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, and other such filings that CACI makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Any forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon and only speak as of the date hereof.

CACI-Company News

Corporate Communications and Media:
Lorraine Corcoran
Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications
(703) 434-4165, lorraine.corcoran@caci.com

Investor Relations:
Daniel Leckburg
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
(703) 841-7666, dleckburg@caci.com

Source: CACI International Inc

MEMPHIS, Tenn., February 28, 2023 /3BL Media/ – FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today kicked off a 50-day countdown to April 17, 2023, the day FedEx celebrates 50 years of operations, with its 50 Days of Caring initiative. During this time, FedEx team members will be giving back to their communities through service projects around the world. In addition, the company will hold events and share stories that celebrate its team members, shine a spotlight on its customers, and give the world a glimpse into what’s next.

To further celebrate this milestone, FedEx is proud to announce it exceeded its FedEx Cares 50 by 50 goal to help 50 million people by the company’s 50th birthday. In recognition of these events, the company plans to start the celebrations with a $50,000 gift to World Central Kitchen (WCK).

“For the last 50 years FedEx has transformed the world by connecting people and possibilities, and we want to celebrate this milestone anniversary by giving back,” said FedEx President and Chief Executive Officer Raj Subramaniam. “Exceeding our 50 by 50 goal of supporting 50 million people globally demonstrates the incredible dedication of FedEx team members and our steadfast commitment to deliver more than packages, but also hope, opportunity, and good in the world.”

Launched in 2019, FedEx Cares worked around the world with more than 900 nonprofits to have a direct and positive impact on more than 50 million people. Team members engaged in community service, invested in philanthropic endeavors, and provided in-kind shipping to many organizations. Some highlights include:

Delivering hope and healing by leveraging the company’s global network to deliver basic necessities and medicine to people when natural disasters and crises strike.Making dreams come true by investing in inclusion and the next generation of entrepreneurs.Prioritizing the planet by investing in solutions and innovations to create more sustainable cities and empower team members to restore and protect the environment through community service.Volunteering time in the community to help keep kids warm and feed the hungry.

Though FedEx met the 50 by 50 goal, the job is never done. Team members around the globe are encouraged to show support to the communities they serve every day and engage in 50 Days of Caring by volunteering for a nonprofit or donating items to an agency in need.

“The success of our first 50 years and the impact of our charitable and volunteer efforts inspires us to create a future as transformative as our first five decades,” said Subramaniam. “For all that we have achieved, doing our part to build a better, brighter world will be our most important delivery yet.”

To learn more about the FedEx 50th birthday celebration, click here.

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenue of $94 billion, the company offers integrated business solutions through operating companies competing collectively, operating collaboratively and innovating digitally under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 550,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more, please visit fedex.com/about.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., February 28, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Discovery Education and its social impact partners are offering educators and students nationwide a variety of free, STEM-focused resources to support celebrations of Women’s History Month. This high-quality content highlights the accomplishments of women STEM leaders and encourages girls to see themselves in future STEM careers. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

The Women’s History Month theme for 2023 is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” In support of this theme, Discovery Education has curated the following no-cost resources that help share the stories of women leading STEM industries to inspire the girls of today:

Career Profiles  
Meet the women cybersecurity experts working to keep us all safe online in the career profiles from Girls4Tech – Mastercard’s signature science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) program supported by Discovery Education. Geared towards giving girls in middle and high school access to STEM resources and career exploration tools, this program dives deeply into the topics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cyber security.

The STEM Careers Coalition™ – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate and non-profit leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – offers educators a robust array of career profiles featuring diverse women in various industries and job roles. Discover how leaders at places like Boeing, Keysight Technologies, IF/THEN Initiative, Nevada Gold Mines, American Petroleum Institute, Sanofi, Microsoft, and more use STEM every day to create innovative solutions to the world’s challenges. Educators can supplement these career profiles with lesson plans, engaging activities, and career mapping resources.

Student Challenges  
Give students the chance to become a world-class scientist through the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation’s premier middle school science competition. The annual challenge – created in partnership with 3M as part of the Young Scientist Lab program – invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.” Previous winners, such as Leanne Fan (2022), Sarah Park (2021), Anika Chebrolu (2020), Kara Fan (2019), and Gitanjali Rao (2017), specifically show the power of girls in STEM, along with a library of Science at Home activities that foster STEM learning anywhere.

Virtual Field Trip  
Discover the fascinating science involved in the pursuit of a new medication and the women scientists leading the way in a Science of Health & Medicine Virtual Field Trip from Generation Health: How Science Powers Us. A dynamic middle school program created with AstraZeneca and Learning Undefeated, this event aims to make science personal through a focus on healthy living. An accompanying educator guide takes the learning further with standards-aligned activities exploring the science of medicine and health.

“While more women than ever are entering the STEM fields, there remains uneven distribution of gender diversity across the many sectors of STEM. In my classroom, I always am on the hunt for resources that feature women and Discovery Education always delivers. For Women’s History Month and more, I use these turn-key resources and engaging content to spark my students’ interest in STEM,” said Becky Plotkin, Instructional Technology Facilitator & AP Research teacher at Pine Lake Preparatory in North Carolina.

Educators and students can find even more resources on the Discovery Education K-12 learning platform in the Women in History Channel. Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, Discovery Education provides educators a recently enhanced learning platform that facilitates engaging, daily instruction in any learning environment.

“At Discovery Education, we are committed to delivering equitable learning experiences that engage all students. In unity with our social impact partners, we have the unique opportunity – and responsibility – to elevate and celebrate the women STEM professionals changing the world so the young women of today are inspired to become the STEM leaders of tomorrow,” said Jackie Smalls, Vice President of Social Impact Coalitions at Discovery Education.

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning services, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through Twitter and LinkedIn.

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About Discovery Education  
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and innovative classroom tools, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading EdTech solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.

Contacts  
Grace Maliska | Discovery Education | gmaliska@discoveryed.com

Gilead Sciences

The San Francisco-based AIDS Memorial Quilt is the world’s largest living memorial project. Comprised of more than 50,000 panels holding more than 110,000 names of people who have died from HIV-related causes, it serves not only as a moving tribute but also as an HIV prevention education tool.

Gilead has been a long-time supporter of the Quilt and of other organizations, in the Bay Area and beyond, that share in its mission to help end the HIV epidemic for everyone, everywhere. Blocks of the Quilt are now on rotating display at Gilead’s campus in Foster City, and the company is creating its own panel that will be dedicated to the memory of Gilead loved ones who have been lost to the HIV epidemic.

Watch the video above to learn more about the Quilt and hear from Cleve Jones, who conceived this idea at the height of the epidemic in 1985.

About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. The company strives to transform and simplify care for people with life-threatening illnesses around the world. Gilead has operations in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

At SAIC, we value our people for their unique perspectives, life experiences, values and skills. We empower our employees to succeed by developing their potential, so they may bring their authentic selves to work and consistently deliver innovative solutions for our customers.

We are proud to highlight our 2023 Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) winners in the “Modern Day Technology Leader” and “Science Spectrum Trailblazer” categories for their outstanding achievements in a STEM profession. They exemplify all of our talented people, who bring their expertise and determination to our customers’ missions, solving the most difficult challenges and succeeding together.

BORIS BATES SR.

Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance Principal Analyst BEYA Modern Day Technology Leader

Boris Bates Sr. is a cyber governance, risk and compliance analyst with over a decade of experience in information technology support to the Department of Defense. He currently leads network security operations for a U.S. Army customer. With the technical expertise and leadership skills he gained as an officer and non-commissioned officer in the Army, Boris grew his career through a wide range of network management and security roles. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and love of technology with the next generation, actively coaching and mentoring colleagues and local youth. He holds an MBA from Troy University and a master’s degree in IT management from Webster University, as well as numerous IT certifications.

CALVIN COKER

Chief Digital Engineer BEYA Modern Day Technology Leader

A chief digital engineer in SAIC’s Engineering Innovation Factory, Calvin Coker is pivotal to rapidly deploying our digital engineering ecosystem to our customers for their systems engineering projects. His technical expertise and contributions led to game-changing capabilities for a Department of Defense customer, transforming how it manages its engineering digitally with integrated tool chains and collaborative data environments that are secure and scalable. Calvin gives back to his community as a Christian counselor and an ordained minister, and he serves as a volunteer for Feed the Children, the NAACP and Doctors Without Borders. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor’s degree in general studies with concentrations in math, computer science and American Black history.

ALANZO GRANVILLE

Chief Digital Engineer BEYA Modern Day Technology Leader

Alanzo Granville is a chief digital engineer leading a team responsible for immersive technologies within SAIC. Alanzo has built up expertise in several interdisciplinary concepts and in multiple fields of engineering, along with virtual/augmented/mixed realities, game development and simulation – all of which he leverages for cutting-edge projects in government, academia and commercial industry. He received his Bachelor of Science in mathematics from Alabama State University, and then at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, he earned his Master of Science in mechanical engineering and Ph.D. in interdisciplinary engineering with a specialization in utilizing computational engineering visualization, simulation and VR/AR to solve interdisciplinary challenges.

RICHARD TRUESDALE

Program Management Senior Manager BEYA Science Spectrum Trailblazer

Richard Truesdale is an SAIC program manager and seasoned professional in executing large-scale data migrations and multifaceted systems and projects. He currently manages the staffing of project leads, senior engineers and cybersecurity managers and supports company executive leadership with reporting and program-level tracking while monitoring contract and performance metrics. Richard has been a guest speaker at the Maryland Collegiate STEM Conference, mentors community youth in mathematics, and is actively engaged with engineering programs at a number of universities to create opportunities for recent graduates. He connects with industry partners to foster a pipeline of new engineering talent.

THOMAS WILSON

Principal Test Engineer BEYA Science Spectrum Trailblazer

Thomas Wilson is a principal electronic warfare (EW) helpdesk engineer, responding to critical support issues and requirements for the laboratories and development teams that produce EW deployments. He is a pioneer in the test and evaluation engineering field and has blazed a trail of innovative concepts supporting the worldwide deployed network of EW fleet users. His STEM experience and engineering expertise come from a 45-year career in servicing an array of U.S. Navy and Army combat systems. seasoned professional in executing large-scale data migrations and multifaceted systems and projects. He currently manages the staffing of project leads, senior engineers and cybersecurity managers and supports company executive leadership with reporting and program-level tracking while monitoring contract and performance metrics. Richard has been a guest speaker at the Maryland Collegiate STEM Conference, mentors community youth in mathematics, and is actively engaged with engineering programs at a number of universities to create opportunities for recent graduates. He connects with industry partners to foster a pipeline of new engineering talent.

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