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Learn more about our program research, policy and advocacy initiatives, our Bullying Prevention Unit, and how to incorporate bullying prevention and social - emotional learning into classrooms and communities.

global policy and advocacy initiatives over the past 30 years, continue to impede improvement in exclusive breastfeeding rates and violate the human rights of those affected;

To broaden the understanding on the persistent barriers that despite various global policy and advocacy initiatives over the past 30 years, continue to impede improvement in exclusive breastfeeding rates and violate the human rights of those affected;...

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The Facebook founder and his wife Priscilla Chan announced on Tuesday that David Plouffe, Uber's chief advisor and former Obama campaign manager, will be joining the their philanthropic initiative to lead policy and advocacy efforts.

We accelerate business success through our advocacy and public policy initiatives, our four Signature Programs for professional development, and our 100 + events each year, which educate and connect our region's business community.

AWEA Wind Power on Capitol Hill is a rare opportunity for AWEA members and others who want to help advance wind energy to participate in advocacy training and then put that training to work to educate legislators and their staff on the wind industry's top policy initiatives at both the state and federal level.

Today JBF continues in the same spirit by administering a number of diverse programs that include educational initiatives, food industry awards, scholarships for students of culinary arts and food policy, publications, chef advocacy training, and thought - leader convening.

Research shows that a majority of global consumers, and especially Millennials, support companies that are committed to minimizing environmental impacts and that prioritize sustainable approaches to operations.2 To share more about its water initiatives, Fetzer Vineyards developed a new page on its website containing facts about agricultural water use and details about the company's water policy support. Visit fetzer.com/water for more on Fetzer Vineyards» water initiatives, including its adoption of BioFiltro's BIDA ® treatment system and its support for water conservation research and advocacy through collaborations with groups like the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) and Ceres» Connect the Drops, both of which were commended for their water policy efforts at the White House Water Summit on Building a Sustainable Water Future in the United States on March 22, 2016.

FAO collaborates with the public sector, the private sector and civil society to develop and implement food loss and waste prevention and reduction solutions through: i) Advocacy and awareness raising; ii) Collaboration and coordination of world - wide initiatives on food loss and waste reduction; iii) Research to evidence for policy, strategy, legislation and standards development; iv) Support to investment programmes and projects.

Visit fetzer.com/waterfor more on Fetzer Vineyards» water initiatives, including its adoption of BioFiltro's BIDA ® treatment system and its support for water conservation research and advocacy through collaborations with groups like the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) and Ceres» Connect the Drops, both of which were commended for their water policy efforts at the White House Water Summit on Building a Sustainable Water Future in the United States on March 22, 2016.

In February, SNS worked with the Academy's Policy Initiatives and Advocacy staff in Washington, D. C.in development of a survey sent to SNS members February 21 to help assess the impact implementation of the 2010 Healthy Hunger - Free Kids Act (HHFKA) had on school nutrition programs.

In 2012 the AAPD through the Council on Government Affairs developed a state Public Policy Advocate initiative in order to strengthen and coordinate advocacy efforts by our state chapters.

Given our rapid responses to administration policies that affected science and scientists, our vocal support for positive legislative initiatives, and our coordination and engagement with an excited and interested scientific community, we believe we'll look back at 2017 as a year of awakening for the science advocacy community.

For more information on GLSEN's policy advocacy, student leadership initiatives, public education, research and educator training programs, please visit glsen.org.

With more than two decades of experience developing pre-K-12 education policy and leading successful advocacy initiatives, Pollitt strengthens NSBA's ability to secure federal policies that ensure all children have access to a quality and equitable public education.

Beginning in 2015, the CZI merges investing, engineering, advocacy, policy and grants to form research initiatives concentrating on education and personalized learning.

She is responsible for the implementation of student programming, higher education policy advocacy, and systems change initiatives.

Pollitt was most recently at the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) where she led the association's advocacy and policy initiatives as Chief Strategist of Policy and Allipolicy initiatives as Chief Strategist of Policy and AlliPolicy and Alliances.

Reviewed 2013 Strategic Plan goals (Develop a committee structure that parallels AACTE and mobilized committees based on annually identified MACTE priorities; Developed and implemented an advocacy plan for educator preparation at the state level in matters of legislative policy, and regulatory matters related to initial and advanced educator preparation and licensure; Developed and disseminated position statements on issues of importance to educator preparation and licensure; Developed a statewide initiative showcasing excellence in educator preparation), established working committees and set priorities for 2014 - 15.

Blog # 6: School Improvement Starts Before School: Under ESSA, States Can Start Re-orienting Districts Towards the Early Years by Elliot Regenstein, Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Policy, Maia Connors, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate, Research & Policy Initiatives, and... Read More

Katie works on state policy and advocacy issues for Code.org, including state implementation of computer science education initiatives.

For information on GLSEN's research, educational resources, public policy advocacy, student organizing programs and educator training initiatives, visit www.glsen.org.

In addition, Tedesco has been responsible for leading strategic organizational development initiatives and directing Foodlink's anti-hunger advocacy and public policy efforts both locally and nationally.

He leads NCLD's strategic initiatives to empower parents, enable young adults, transform schools and create policy and advocacy impact.

As Schott has expanded its grantmaking and advocacy across the country, from ballot initiatives in Mississippi to participatory budgeting in California, Schott has begun to leverage its research capacity to focus attention not just on the struggles children face but also on proactive policy solutions.

Influential Leadership — We will demonstrate influential leadership through unrelenting advocacy for our cause, perceived clout among education, legislative, government and community leaders, and achieved results of our public policy initiatives.

National advocacy on library eBook lending is one of ALA's major policy initiatives and success stories during the past two years.

Its research and advocacy led to the creation of New York City's Industrial Business Zones, to the growth of a green manufacturing sector in New York, and the launch of numerous new initiatives to save and create jobs, and integrate economic and environmental policy.

In this role, Marta works to expand community solar programs and best practices across the U.S. through advocacy and policy initiatives.

Moderator: Lisa Jacobson, President, Business Council for Sustainable Energy Speakers: Josh Sawislak, Global Director of Resilience, AECOM; Jeff Moe, Global Director, Energy Policy & Product Advocacy, Ingersoll Rand; Clay Nesler, Vice President, Global Sustainability and Industry Initiatives, Johnson Controls; Irving Mintzer, Consultant, Jupiter Oxygen Corporation; Melissa Lavinson, Vice President, Federal Affairs and Policy, Chief Sustainability Officer, PG&E Corporation

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The Panel serves as the voice of the industrial gases sector participating in public policy initiatives that impact the industry and communicating advocacy positions for industrial gases.

AWEA Wind Power on Capitol Hill is a rare opportunity for AWEA members and others who want to help advance wind energy to participate in advocacy training and then put that training to work to educate legislators and their staff on the wind industry's top policy initiatives at both the state and federal level.

Founded in 1979, the ILRC is regarded as one of the foremost experts on engaging immigrants and developing their leadership in the democratic process, providing expertise on complex issues of immigration law, procedure and policy, and engaging in advocacy and educational initiatives on policies that affect immigrants.

The Samuelson - Glushko Technology Law & Policy Clinic (TLPC) offers students an interdisciplinary, hands - on opportunity to develop and execute strategic advocacy initiatives aimed at making an impact on cutting - edge technology policy issues in the public intPolicy Clinic (TLPC) offers students an interdisciplinary, hands - on opportunity to develop and execute strategic advocacy initiatives aimed at making an impact on cutting - edge technology policy issues in the public intpolicy issues in the public interest.

Our experience representing clients in navigating the complexities of current policy initiatives, as well as our advocacy efforts through various energy - related associations and organizations for both traditional and emerging energy companies, provides valuable insight into the changing regulatory regime and the direction of future policy.

Research carried out by the OECD on competition policy — for example, on the economic evaluation of regulatory approaches (important for competition advocacy), digital platforms, and public tenders — has been injected as «policy inputs» to discrete ICN initiatives.

Specific work elements Leading and managing processes of a strategic advocacy plan; brainstorming with team members at all stages of plan formulation; recruiting and managing advocacy officers; supervising the work of outside consultants and suppliers; setting up financial systems and overseeing project budgets; proposing and lobbying initiatives for the organization; writing, publishing and disseminating advocacy briefs; developing policy work and activities; discussing and implementing organization principles; preparing and marketing proposals for fundraising projects; overseeing the fulfillment of donor - funded advocacy projects; revising policies related to advocacy; and preparing reports, among others.

Professional Experience Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation (Danville, KY) 2008 — Present Community Liaison (2010 — Present) Admission and Marketing Director (2008 — 2010) • Marketed specialty clinical programs for 500 multi-site nursing home beds in Central Kentucky • Designed and implemented comprehensive marketing campaigns including all collateral materials • Generated significant sales through marketing, special events, in - person sales, and other tactics • Trained junior team members in corporate policies and customer service and sales best practices • Successfully secured admissions to 106 bed skilled nursing facility through customer relations and sales initiatives • Set and strictly adhered to departmental budget ensuring efficient and effective operations • Responsible for business plan development, financial oversight, staffing, and team training • Supervised Admissions Assistant and the «Angel Care» resident advocacy team program

The Public Policy and Advocacy Committee promotes SEL through legislation and other policy initiatives at the local, state, and national Policy and Advocacy Committee promotes SEL through legislation and other policy initiatives at the local, state, and national policy initiatives at the local, state, and national level.

Message: From GoLocalProv by GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team: City / Town Tuesdays is an initiative by Rhode Island KIDS COUNT, the child policy and advocacy organization based in Providence that monitors the well - being of children across Rhode Island.

As Deputy Executive Director, her portfolio includes public policy and advocacy, accreditation of early learning programs, higher education accreditation and the new Power to the Profession initiative.

Contains information on issues pertinent to Maryland child care providers such as public policy initiatives and legislation updates, provider advocacy, professional development opportunities, Association events and membership.

The Public Policy program focuses on our advocacy mission, supporting legislative and public policy initiatives that promote the interest of the real estate profession and opposing those that haPolicy program focuses on our advocacy mission, supporting legislative and public policy initiatives that promote the interest of the real estate profession and opposing those that hapolicy initiatives that promote the interest of the real estate profession and opposing those that harm it.