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389 Laura Magaña, CEO & President of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health Nov 12, 2018

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The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) welcomed Dr. Laura Magaña Valladares as the new President and Chief Executive Officer in August 2017.Prior to joining ASPPH, Dr. Magaña dedicated more than 30 years to successfully leading the transformation and advancements of public and private universities in Mexico; educational organizations in the USA; United Nations programs; and NGO's in Central America and Europe. She was most recently the academic dean of the ASPPH-member National Institute of Public Health (INSP) in Mexico. Her diverse portfolio features research, training, and technological developments in national and foreign Universities, much of which relate to learning environments and the use of technology in education.

ASPPH is the voice of accredited academic public health, representing schools and programs accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Our mission is to strengthen the capacity of members by advancing leadership, excellence, and collaboration for academic public health. Our members are CEPH-accredited schools and programs of public health as well as schools and programs in applicant status for CEPH-accreditation.

388 Tom Smith, Executive Director of the American Society of Civil Engineers Nov 09, 2018

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Thomas W. Smith III, ENV SP, CAE, F.ASCE, is the executive director of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He has been a dedicated member of ASCE for more than 25 years and is a civil engineer by training.

Founded in 1852, ASCE is the nation's oldest engineering society represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries.

387 Kim Mills, Sr. Communications Advisor of the American Psychological Association Nov 07, 2018

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Kim Mills is senior communications advisor for the American Psychological Association. She is responsible for the strategic planning and high-level coordination of APA's public messaging and interface with the media. She joined APA in 2007. Mills has more than 30 years' experience in communications and media, including 14 years as a reporter and editor for the Associated Press. She has also written for The Washington Post, the American Journalism Review, The Dallas Morning News, MSNBC.com and the Harvard Business Review, among other publications.

The American Psychological Association, in Washington, D.C., is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. APA's membership includes nearly 115,700 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students. Through its divisions in 54 subfields of psychology and affiliations with 60 state, territorial and Canadian provincial associations, APA works to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people's lives.

386 Holly Wade, Director of Research and Policy Analysis of the National Federation of Independent Business Nov 05, 2018

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Holly Wade is the director of research and policy analysis for NFIB Research Center. She provides analysis on public policy issues and economic trends affecting small business.

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is the voice of small business, advocating on behalf of America's small and independent business owners, both in Washington, D.C. and in all 50 state capitals.

385 Liz Schrayer, President and CEO of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition Nov 02, 2018

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Liz Schrayer serves as President & CEO of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC), a broad-based coalition of over 500 businesses and NGOs that advocates for strong U.S. global leadership through development and diplomacy. Under her leadership, the USGLC has grown to a nationwide network of advocates in all 50 states and boasts a bipartisan Advisory Council, chaired by General Colin Powell and includes former Secretaries of State and Defense alongside a National Security Advisory Council consisting of more than 200 retired three and four-star generals and admirals.

The USGLC works in our nation's capital and across the country to strengthen America's civilian-led tools of development and diplomacy alongside defense.

384 Peter Loge, Author of Soccer Thinking for Management Success: Lessons for organizations from the world's game Oct 31, 2018

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Peter Loge is an associate professor in the School of Media and Public Affairs at the George Washington University and a strategic consultant. Over the past 25-plus years, he has served in senior positions in the US House and Senate, in public and private sector organizations, and in the Obama administration. His book, Soccer Thinking for Management Success: Lessons for organizations from the world's game, debuted as the #1 sports industry new release on Amazon.

Soccer Thinking: The modern world is networked and always networking. Decision making is dispersed. Problems are solved in real-time. Everyone is expected to lead and follow. Life doesn't stop for timeouts. In other words, the modern world looks like soccer.

383 Morry Markowitz, President & Executive Director of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association Oct 29, 2018

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Morry Markowitz leads the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association's advocacy programs on Capitol Hill, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, and other government agencies, as well as outreach programs to target markets and users of fuel cells and hydrogen energy. Mr. Markowitz has extensive expertise in the energy field, in addition to sixteen years of association management. Prior to joining FCHEA, he served for nine years as the group director of external affairs at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI). Before his work at EEI, Mr. Markowitz was the Vice President of Public Affairs at the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers. Mr. Markowitz brings years of government relations, energy policy, and communications experience to FCHEA. He has worked on Capitol Hill and in the executive branch of government. Mr. Markowitz received a J.D. from the George Mason School of Law.

The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) represents the leading companies and organizations that are advancing innovative, clean, safe, and reliable energy technologies. FCHEA drives support and provides a consistent industry voice to regulators and policymakers. In addition, our educational efforts promote the environmental and economic benefits of fuel cell and hydrogen energy technologies.

382 Francis Creighton, President & CEO of the Consumer Data Industry Association Oct 26, 2018

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Francis Creighton was named President & CEO of the Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) in May 2017. Before joining CDIA, Francis was Executive Vice President of Government Affairs at the Financial Services Roundtable. A long-time veteran of Capitol Hill, he previously served as Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Chris Murphy. Prior to that he was Vice President and Chief Lobbyist at the Mortgage Bankers Association, where he worked on affordable housing and other issues important to the real estate finance industry. Recognized as a "Top Lobbyist" by The Hill newspaper, Francis has made appearances in several trade, national and international print, television and radio outlets, such as American Banker magazine, PBS's NewsHour and Fox Business.

The Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) is the voice of the consumer reporting industry, representing consumer reporting agencies including the nationwide credit bureaus, regional and specialized credit bureaus, background check and rental screening companies and others. Founded in 1906, CDIA promotes the responsible use of consumer data to help consumers achieve their financial goals, and to help businesses, governments and volunteer organizations avoid fraud and manage risk. Through data and analytics, CDIA members empower economic opportunity, helping ensure fair and safe transactions for consumers, facilitating competition and expanding consumers' access to financial and other products suited to their unique needs.

381 Richard G. Thissen, President, and Jessica Klement, Staff Vice President for Advocacy, for the National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association Oct 24, 2018

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Richard G. Thissen is the NARFE National President. Prior to being elected in August 2014, Thissen served as NARFE National Treasurer, a post he had held since 2011. Thissen spent 27 years in federal service as a civilian employed for the Army. He was an Army level career program manager from 1989 to 1995 and served as personnel manager for some 700 civilians stationed worldwide. He has an extensive background in employee and retiree benefits and regulations. He has been a NARFE member since 1995, following his retirement from federal service. He has held a number of positions at the chapter and federation levels, including serving as president of the Missouri Federation. He was elected Region V Regional Vice President in 2002.

Jessica Klement is the NARFE Staff Vice President, Advocacy. She is responsible for carrying out the legislative, grassroots and political strategies of one of the nation's largest federal employee and retiree organization. As the association's chief lobbyist, she is responsible for taking NARFE members' concerns to Congress. Prior to joining NARFE, Klement served as the Government and Public Affairs Director at the Federal Managers Association, a membership organization representing the interests of the over 200,000 managers and supervisors in the federal government.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the earned pay, retirement and health care benefits of federal employees, retirees and their survivors.

380 Maria Ibañez, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer of the Association for Women in Science Oct 22, 2018

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Maria Ibañez is Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at AWIS. She's been in the communications/nonprofit industry for more than 20 years. She has worked with several organizations including the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Fannie Mae Foundation, National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators, DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, and others.

The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is the leading advocate for women in STEM with a global network of 80 grassroots chapters and affiliates connecting more than 100,000 professionals in STEM with members, allies and supporters worldwide.

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