Pew Supports 10 Latin American Scientists Advancing Biomedical Discovery

June 15, 2020

PHILADELPHIA, June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Pew Charitable Trusts today announced the 2020 class members of the Pew Latin American Fellows Program in the Biomedical Sciences.

The 10 postdoctoral fellows from seven Latin American countries—Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, and Peru—will receive two years of funding to conduct research in laboratories across the United States, where they will work under the mentorship of prominent biomedical scientists, including members of the Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences and the Pew-Stewart Scholars Program for Cancer Research.

“The pursuit of scientific discovery calls for diverse perspectives from around the world,” said Rebecca W. Rimel, Pew’s president and CEO. “Pew is thrilled to welcome these promising Latin American fellows to our global network of researchers as they explore new frontiers in biomedical science.”

Fellows who choose to return to Latin America to launch their own research labs will receive additional funding from Pew. Approximately 70 percent of participants have pursued this path, to contribute to the development of a more robust biomedical research community in Latin America.

Research interests in the 2020 class include how leukemia stem cells evade detection by the immune system, how the influenza virus can increase susceptibility to secondary bacterial pneumonia, and how the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can hide quietly inside host cells.

“The 2020 class of fellows brings a global perspective that will help advance biomedical discovery,” said Eva Nogales, Ph.D., professor in the department of biochemistry, biophysics, and structural biology at the University of California, Berkeley, and chair of the Pew program’s national advisory committee. “By collaborating with investigators in the United States and Latin America, these rising talents benefit scientific progress in both regions.”

The 2020 Pew Latin American fellows and their U.S. mentors are:

Juan Carlos Balandrán, Ph.D.
Laboratory of Paul Frenette, M.D.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Dr. Balandrán will explore how leukemia stem cells evade detection by the immune system.

Gabriel Lozano Betancourt, Ph.D.
Laboratory of Seth Rakoff-Nahoum, M.D., Ph.D., 2018 Pew biomedical scholar
Boston Children’s Hospital
Dr. Betancourt will explore the mechanisms that allow an animal host to monitor the quality of its diet and the function of its microbiome.

Eunice Domínguez Martín, Ph.D.
Laboratory of Richard Youle, Ph.D.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
Dr. Domínguez Martín will investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying the relationship between mitochondria and the body’s innate immune response.

Fabián Morales Polanco, Ph.D.
Laboratory of Judith Frydman, Ph.D.
Stanford University
Dr. Morales Polanco will explore whether proteins assemble into multiprotein complexes as they are being synthesized.

Luisa Maria Nieto Ramirez, Ph.D.
Laboratory of Tim van Opijnen, Ph.D.
Boston College
Dr. Nieto Ramirez will examine how the immune system recognizes and eliminates the pneumonia-causing microbe Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Luciana Pádua Tavares, Ph.D.
Laboratory of Bruce Levy, M.D.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard University
Dr. Tavares will probe how infection with the influenza virus can increase susceptibility to secondary bacterial pneumonia.

Jeffrey Roberto Reina Garciasalas, Ph.D.
Laboratory of Tony Hunter, Ph.D.
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Dr. Reina Garciasalas will explore whether breast cancers show altered patterns of histidine phosphorylation.

Estefanía Sánchez Vásquez, Ph.D.
Laboratory of Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz, Ph.D.
California Institute of Technology
Dr. Sánchez Vásquez will investigate the fate of cells harboring abnormal chromosomes and how they interact with normal cells during early mammalian development.

Gustavo Vasen, Ph.D.
Laboratory of Leor Weinberger, Ph.D., 2008 Pew biomedical scholar
Gladstone Institutes
Dr. Vasen will investigate how the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can hide quietly inside host cells, emerging when conditions are most favorable.

Miguel Villavicencio Camarillo, Ph.D.
Laboratory of Charles Zuker, Ph.D., 1988 Pew biomedical scholar
Columbia University
Dr. Villavicencio will identify the brain circuits underlying our insatiable appetite for sugar.

The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today’s most challenging problems. Learn more at pewtrusts.org.

Erin Davis, 202-540-6677, [email protected]

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ETS Introduces HiSET® Exam at Home High School Equivalency Testing Solution

June 15, 2020

PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — ETS, a global leader in educational measurement and learning solutions, announced today the introduction of the HiSET ^® Exam at Home, a remote testing solution for test takers who are interested in taking the next step to complete their high school equivalency credential. The HiSET Exam at Home improves access for all test takers by providing them with another way to complete their educational goals in addition to regular testing, which remains limited across the United States due to COVID-19 impacts. Test takers can begin registering for the HiSET Exam at Home on Monday, June 15 with testing beginning Wednesday, June 17.

The at home solution will be conducted through the use of human remote proctoring serviced by ProctorU^®, the leading proctoring solution for online testing. The solution is identical to HiSET exams taken in physical test centers in terms of content, format, on-screen experience and scoring. Every test delivery feature that test takers experience in test centers — such as the ability to preview, skip questions, review and change answers — will still be available. For additional information visit https://www.ets.org/s/cv/hiset/at-home/.

“The HiSET Exam at Home will provide more people than ever before with the life-changing opportunity to obtain their high school equivalency credential. We are proud to be able to provide HiSET test takers with a timely, flexible and reliable solution,” said Jason Carter, Executive Director of the HiSET Program at ETS. “ETS is dedicated to supporting equity and access to education and the HiSET Exam at Home creates another pathway for adult learners to take the next steps in their educational journey to reach their dreams.”

ETS is taking every precaution to ensure that the HiSET Exam at Home meets the highest standards for validity, security and reliability. The at home solution employs multiple best-in-class security measures including real-time human monitoring and artificial intelligence technology. These measures allow for the recognition and remediation of the hardest-to-detect security incidents.

ETS is committed to serving test takers with disabilities and health-related needs by providing services and reasonable accommodations that are appropriate given the purpose of the test. These accommodations include extended time, extra breaks, screen magnification and selectable colors. Many other accommodations can be requested through ETS Disability Services, provided that the test taker can supply the approved device, such as an IntelliKeys^®keyboard or diabetic instruments.

To register for HiSET Exam at Home, test takers can sign in or create an ETS account by visiting: https://www.ets.org/cv/hiset/at-home. Once logged in, test takers can select and pay for their test, and upon doing so will receive an email from ProctorU with instructions on how to schedule their test date and time.

For a full overview of the registration process, visit: https://www.ets.org/cv/hiset/at-home.

About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL^® and TOEIC^® tests, the GRE^® tests and The Praxis Series^® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org

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Homeful Foundation Brings RV Shelters To California Homeless Facing COVID-19 Exposure

June 15, 2020

LAGUNA HILLS, California, June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The homeless population in California faces a grim challenge in the face of COVID-19. Deprived of easy access to hand washing options and social distancing protections, this group is especially susceptible to the rapidly spreading coronavirus.

Homeful Foundation an innovative not for profit organization that partners with homeowners to eliminate homelessness, is helping address this pressing and critical need of homeless families needing to isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic, by providing RV trailers for homeless families in three counties throughout California. Through a $500,000 donation from an Anonymous donor, Homeful has purchased 28 RV trailers to date.

In a major expansion of this initiative, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is donating $250,000 to purchase 12 additional trailers.

Homeful is coordinating its efforts with the State of California, the Governor’s Office and the Office of Housing, Homelessness, Transportation, Infrastructure, CHP, High Speed Rail, DMV and Autonomous Vehicles with the latter agency choosing the most appropriate locations for the trailers. Presently, the RVs are housing families in Northern and Southern California towns including Salinas, San Bernardino and Santa Cruz.

“We’re grateful to The Pfizer Foundation for helping us grow this effort which will provide some homeless families with shelter and privacy while, we hope, helping them elude exposure to the novel coronavirus,” said Jeff Roos, Homeful’s board president.

When medical experts widely acknowledge that the spread of COVID-19 is under control statewide, Roos envisions the trailers continuing as a potential transitional housing option. “We didn’t envision this RV campaign as a stop gap measure; however, given the immediacy of the coronavirus threat, we sought an expedient approach that could be implemented quickly.”

“Amid this global health crisis, we understand the need for immediate and significant philanthropic and private sector contributions to help sustain local partners who are working on the front lines to save lives,” said Caroline Roan, President, The Pfizer Foundation and Vice President, Global Health & Patient Access, Pfizer Inc. “We believe it is our responsibility to help protect the most vulnerable from this disease and are putting the full weight of our resources behind our comprehensive COVID-19 response.”

The RV shelter initiative is a scalable approach that can grow in breadth as additional funding arrives from other potential partners.

Past and ongoing Homeful activities are subsidized by a California-based home builder that designates a percentage of funds from each constructed home to the non-profit. Since 2016, that percentage, culled from approximately 40,000 new homes, has earmarked more than $10 million to homeless initiatives through Homeful.

About Homeful Foundation

Homeful is a visionary non-profit dedicated to solving homelessness once and for all. Through an innovative partnership between homebuilders and homeowners, Homeful has created a unique, ongoing and expansive source of giving that is transforming the fight against homelessness.

For more information, visit www.homefulfoundation.org.

About The Pfizer Foundation

The Pfizer Foundation is a charitable organization established by Pfizer Inc. It is a separate legal entity from Pfizer Inc. with distinct legal restrictions

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Mastercard Partners with Facebook to Enable Brazilians to Send and Receive Money Using WhatsApp

June 15, 2020

MIAMI, June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Mastercard announced the extension of its partnership with Facebook to offer a new and innovative way for Brazilians to send and receive money from friends and family on the WhatsApp application. Mastercard cardholders banking with Nubank and Sicredi are among the first in Brazil to experience payments on WhatsApp. Additional banking partners are expected to join the program soon.

Leveraging Mastercard Send™, millions of WhatsApp users can now use their phones to simply and easily transfer money instantly (24 hours a day, 7 days per week)¹ . As social distancing measures propel consumers to seek alternative, touch-free payment methods, consumers can use WhatsApp to transfer money and make and receive payments seamlessly, securely and in a contact-free way.

Paying friends and family just got easier

Person-to-person payments (P2P) are experiencing significant growth across the world, driven by technologies and mobile platforms that consumers enjoy using at little-to-no cost to them. Globally, domestic P2P transfers are expected to reach more than $2.07 trillion in volume by 2022².

Until now, the P2P user-experience in Brazil was cumbersome and time consuming. Consumers had to identify money transfer services and provide bank account information for recipients, who could wait days to receive funds. With the enablement of P2P payments on WhatsApp, Brazilians will be able to send and receive money conveniently and securely by registering their debit card through the most popular instant messaging app in the country, eliminating the risks and inefficiencies associated with other payment methods including cash.

The new solution responds to the needs of Brazilians who are increasingly looking for quick and safe ways to send and receive money, whether it is to reimburse a friend for a meal, to pay a roommate for rent, or simply lend money to a family member.

The inclusion of small businesses in electronic payments

In addition to making transfers, WhatsApp users can also pay small businesses through the WhatsApp Business Application. This allows for instant digital payments of goods and services to millions of small businesses in Brazil. Mastercard cardholders can register their credit or debit card to make their purchases securely. According to a recent study³, 60% of Brazilian consumers already use WhatsApp to interact with small businesses, be it to order products, negotiate prices or schedule appointments. Enabling payments through WhatsApp will now allow consumers to complete the shopping journey with their favorite businesses without leaving the application.

“Adding a payment functionality to WhatsApp is a logical evolution to answer the needs of both consumers and small businesses in Brazil. The possibility to make purchases from small merchants through WhatsApp will support millions of local businesses which have been heavily impacted by the recent crisis as well as meet the demands for Brazilian of users who are looking to send payments to their friends and family each day,” said Kiki Del Valle, Senior Vice President, Digital Partnerships, Mastercard Latin America and Caribbean.

“We are very excited to bring payments on WhatsApp to our users across Brazil. Making it easier to send and receive money could not be more important than at a time like this,” said Matt Idema, WhatsApp’s Chief Operating Officer. “Small businesses are the backbone of the country. The ability to easily make sales right within WhatsApp will help business owners adapt to the digital economy and to support growth and financial recovery.”

Security in every WhatsApp payment transactions

Linking their preferred credit or debit card within the app is highly secure thanks to the use of Mastercard’s state-of-the-art tokenization solution. The tokenization technology protects cardholder information by replacing the original 16-digit card number with a unique alternative number, or “token,” which is associated with each WhatsApp user’s individual account and not functional elsewhere. Once the token has been created, consumers will need to input their security PIN each time they want to perform a transaction.

Click on the link to learn how to use this new service: www.whatsapp.com/payments/br

About Mastercard (NYSE: MA), www.mastercard.com

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

¹ Actual posting times for approved transactions will depend on the receiving financial institution
² Juniper Research, 2018, Digital Money Transfer & Remittances
³WhatsApp Economic Impact Report-final.pdf
⁴ Mastercard, 2019, P2P Payments Research

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Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Changes

June 12, 2020

PLANO, Texas, June 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced executive changes to help guide the company’s vision towards becoming a mobility company. These changed are effective June 1, 2020.

Cheryl Hughes, former group vice president and chief HR officer, TMNA, has become group vice president, business revolution and transformation. In this newly created role, Hughes will be responsible for creating and steering initiatives that will help reshape TMNA’s business, culture and workforce.

Craig Grucza, former group vice president, corporate shared services, HR, has become TMNA’s new chief HR officer. Grucza will assume responsibility of TMNA’s HR function while continuing to oversee corporate shared services.

“While Toyota has always adapted to the ever-changing needs of the market, recent global events have created a need to redefine how we operate toward our vision of becoming a mobility company,” said Christopher Reynolds, chief administration officer, manufacturing and corporate resources. “Cheryl brings world-class experience and perspective to this new role, and Craig’s diverse background compliments his new role as chief HR officer.”

Hughes has played an integral role in helping transform TMNA’s business and creating an engaging team member experience. Prior to her role as chief HR officer, Hughes served as a key leader responsible for the consolidation of Toyota’s U.S. affiliate operations. In that role, she helped oversee the reorganization of the company’s business units and the company’s relocation to its Texas headquarters.

Grucza has led team member relations, compensation, staffing and recruiting, and talent development programs for Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky. In addition, he previously served as vice president of HR for Toyota’s engineering and manufacturing operations and also was a key leader responsible for the development of the company’s Texas headquarters.

About Toyota:
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 40 million cars and trucks in North America, where we have 14 manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in Alabama (10 in the U.S.), and directly employ more than 47,000 people (over 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold nearly 2.8 million cars and trucks (nearly 2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2019.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Contact:
Victor Vanov
469.292.1318

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Magellan Health, Inc. Notifies Consumers of Data Security Incident

June 12, 2020

PHOENIX, June 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

Notice of Security Incident

Magellan Health, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Magellan”) recently discovered a ransomware attack. We are providing notice of this incident, along with background information of the incident and steps that those affected can take.

Who Is Magellan

Magellan is a company that provides healthcare services to health plans, employers, and individuals. Magellan may have your personal information based on the services it may provide to your health plan, your employer, or to you directly.

What Happened

On April 11, 2020 we discovered that we were the target of a ransomware attack. Immediately after discovering the incident we retained a leading cybersecurity forensics firm, Mandiant, to help conduct a thorough investigation of the incident. The investigation revealed that the incident may have affected some of our customers’ members’ personal information.

We have no evidence that any personal data has been misused.

What Information Was Involved

The personal information included names and one or more of the following: treatment information, health insurance account information, member ID, other health-related information, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses. In certain instances, Social Security numbers were also affected.

What Are We Doing

We immediately reported the incident to, and are working closely with, law enforcement including the FBI. To help prevent a similar incident from occurring in the future, we have implemented additional security protocols designed to protect our network, email environment, systems, and personal information.

What You Can Do

To learn about ways to protect yourself or to determine if your health plan or employer was affected, please call 888-451-6558 or visit https://www.magellanhealth.com/news/security-incident/.

For More Information

The security of your personal information is important to us and we sincerely regret that this incident occurred.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact 888-451-6558.

Media Contact: Lilly Ackley, [email protected], (860) 507-1983
Investor Contact: Joe Bogdan, [email protected], (860) 507-1910

About Magellan Health: Magellan Health, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, is a leader in managing the fastest growing, most complex areas of health, including special populations, complete pharmacy benefits and other specialty areas of healthcare. Magellan supports innovative ways of accessing better health through technology, while remaining focused on the critical personal relationships that are necessary to achieve a healthy, vibrant life. Magellan’s customers include health plans and other managed care organizations, employers, labor unions, various military and governmental agencies and third-party administrators. For more information, visit MagellanHealth.com.

SOURCE Magellan Health, Inc.

Regional Mexican Success! Spanish Broadcasting System Radio Ratings Explode Across the WEST COAST; “La Raza’s”, “Mega’s” and “La Ley’s” Formats Fuel Phenomenal Growth

June 11, 2020

LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (“SBS”) (OTCQX: SBSAA), the leading Minority certified, Hispanic multimedia and entertainment company in the U.S., today announced its radio stations in the West Coast scored major victories during the Nielsen Audio’s May 2020 PPM survey across top markets Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago. These successes were driven by SBS’s best-in-class programming and the strength of the company’s Regional Mexican format. Beating out all other Hispanic radio competitors in Chicago, WLEY-FM La Ley 107.9FM ranked #1, among Adults 18-49. This is a historic milestone for SBS in the Chicago market.

Los Angeles, the #1 market in America, has SBS radio stations in the top spot, with KLAX-FM 97.9FM La Raza ranked #1 station in the Hispanic market among Adults 18-49, 25-54 and 35-64 beating all market competitors.

Latinx, Los Angeles’ #1 Party Station, KXOL Mega 96.3FM always trending, ranked #1 among Adults 18-34 beating all Hispanic market competitors.

SBS’s KRZZ 93.3FM La Raza in San Francisco achieved the #1 spot among Adults 18-49 and 25-54 beating all market competition in the Hispanic market. The station’s success is driven by the popular sounds of Regional Mexican music.

Albert Rodriguez, SBS COO commented, “Our West Coast radio stations have continued to rapidly grow its listeners and serve advertisers by offering the best Regional Mexican music, the most compelling personalities and the most exciting content in the market. Congratulations to the entire SBS West Coast teams for their incredible efforts.”

“The most recent Nielsen rating results once again confirms that SBS’s radio stations are the go-to destination for content, entertainment, chart-topping regional mexican music, and information,” said Juan Carlos Hidalgo, VP of Programming, SBS West Coast. “Month after month we prove that no other media company serves the Hispanic listener with high-caliber talent and tailored content like SBS. We bring listeners together like no one else in the industry that’s a guarantee.”

SBS’s West Coast stations once again delivered more impressions among Adults 18-49 than the next four Hispanic Radio Groups- Univision, Liberman Broadcasting, Entravision Communications- combined, reaching more listeners during the May 2020 report.

The May book success was powered by major rating victories against Spanish and English-language competition in the market.

SBS Radio stations are available in LaMusica App on IOS and Android, Apple TV, Google Play, Roku, Amazon FireTV, Alexa, Android TV, Apple Watch, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Los Angeles

Source: Nielsen Audio PPM May 2020, Persons 18-34, Mon-Sun 6A-Mid Los Angeles-Metro

Source: Nielsen Audio PPM May 2020, Persons 18-49, Mon-Sun 6A-Mid Los Angeles-Metro

Source: Nielsen Audio PPM May 2020, Persons 25-54, Mon-Sun 6A-Mid Los Angeles-Metro

Source: Nielsen Audio PPM May 2020, Persons 35-64, Mon-Sun 6A-Mid Los Angeles-Metro

San Francisco

Source: Nielsen Audio PPM May 2020, Persons 18-49, Mon-Sun 6A-Mid San Francisco-Metro

Source: Nielsen Audio PPM May 2020, Persons 25-54, Mon-Sun 6A-Mid San Francisco-Metro

Chicago

Source: Nielsen Audio PPM May 2020, Persons 18-34, Mon-Sun 6A-Mid Chicago-Metro

Source: Nielsen Audio PPM May 2020, Persons 18-49, Mon-Sun 6A-Mid Chicago-Metro

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. owns and operates 17 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Spanish Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Latin Rhythmic format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform which creates, distributes and markets leading Spanish-language radio programming to over 275 affiliated stations reaching 95% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events and owns multiple bilingual websites, including LaMusica, a mobile app providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

Media Contact SBS:
Vladimir Gomez
VP, Corporate Communications
[email protected]
(786) 394-9000 Ext. 1144

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Sandy Piña Wins VP Joe Biden’s California 42nd Congressional District Delegate

June 11, 2020

Sandy Piña, 42nd Congressional District Delegate

RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Entrepreneur, Activist, and Philanthropist, Sandy Piña, wins for the second time the California Congressional District 42nd. Delegate election for VP Joe Biden. Sandy is a philanthropist and a highly involved community activist for the las 40 years. As a Latina entrepreneur from humble beginnings, Ms. Piña is an advocate and supporter of a variety of causes for women, children and the Latino community. Pioneering the way for professional women, in 1987 Ms. Piña became the first female Kiwanis Club member and eventual President of the East LA Kiwanis Club.

As a Latina woman, Ms. Piña is deeply committed to the advancement and enriched of those in need. Ms. Piña has witnessed first-hand the political and economic injustices a broken immigration system has inflicted on the Latino Community. She believes that although the Affordable Care Act is in need of some reform, ultimately it is important as it provides much needed healthcare to so many families who would otherwise not have access. Ms. Piña has also taken the initiative to be an advocate for increased aid and assistance to the poor, she understands that all Americans deserve equal rights and that civil rights should be upheld for all. Ms. Piña believes that families torn apart due to failed immigration policies inflict more harm on our economy then help it, and that working to expand opportunities for Americans is vital to rebuilding our unstable economy.

To join the fight and register to VOTE by clicking HERE!

Community elected official endorsements:

Nancy Pelosi for the Riverside County
Michael Bloomberg Presidential Candidate
Dolores Huerta American Labor Leader
Danny Trejo American Actor
Danny Hernandez Hollenbeck Youth Center
Family and Friends Special Thanks Veronica Duran

Ms. Piña believes that women and Latinos need to raise their voices and speak out about the important issues that matter to them. The only way the priorities and concerns of our communities will rise to the top of the national agenda is if our voices are heard.

We encourage you to join Sandy Piña in this fight for justice and elect VP Joe Biden as our President. To give to the BIDEN Campaign click HERE! #SiSePuede

Press Contacts:

	42nd Congressional District Delegate
Lea Zesati	Democratic Chicano Latino Caucus
Purple Rope Ent.	Sandy Piña, Co-Chair Region 9
[email protected]	[email protected]
	[email protected]
	(951) 688-VOTE

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2U, Inc. Announces $3 Million Scholarship Fund to Expand Access to Tech Boot Camps at 30 Top Universities Nationwide

June 11, 2020

LANHAM, Md., June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — 2U, Inc., (Nasdaq: TWOU), a global leader in education technology, in partnership with more than 30 top non-profit universities nationwide, today announced the launch of a $3M Scholarship Fund designed to expand access to critical tech training boot camps for historically underrepresented candidates experiencing job loss or financial hardship.

Scholarships of $2,500 each will be available to Black, Latino, and Indigenous learners, as well as women, demonstrating both need and merit. These scholarships, made possible through the commitment of 2U’s partner network, can be applied to over 100 online tech boot camps, spanning fields including coding, data analytics, cybersecurity, fintech, digital marketing, and UX/UI. Participating programs include boot camps offered by Columbia Engineering, The George Washington University, Penn LPS, Rice GSCS, UNC-Chapel Hill Friday Center, UC Berkeley Extension, UCI Division of Continuing Education, UCLA Extension, Vanderbilt Engineering, and many more.

“As the economic impact of the pandemic continues to unfold, millions of people have seen their livelihoods disappear overnight, with people of color and women disproportionately affected. Many of these jobs—especially in sectors already at risk of automation—aren’t coming back,” 2U Co-Founder and CEO Christopher “Chip” Paucek said. “This scholarship fund removes barriers for workers who are traditionally underrepresented in the tech industry by increasing the affordability of top university boot camps across 2U’s network. Our partners have always made supporting diverse learners central to their boot camps, and these scholarships will put life-changing tech training within even closer reach at a time when people need it most.”

In addition to the Scholarship Fund, 2U has begun rolling out a 24-month, no-interest payment plan option for students enrolling in select boot camps across its university partner network. The payment plan further increases the affordability of tech training programs at an urgent moment for workers across the nation.

More than 40 million Americans have filed for unemployment since states across the U.S. shut down to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 95% of workers in low-income households experiencing job loss or a loss of income (Gallup). Over a third of Americans say they will need training or education to find new jobs (Strada Education Network). Tech jobs have been some of the most resilient roles in the current economic downturn, with many industries now accelerating their digital transformation, automation, and e-commerce efforts. Boot camps are seeing record levels of interest as workers look to both reskill and upskill to increase their employment opportunities.

2U acquired boot camp leader Trilogy Education in 2019. As universities closed their campuses to protect the health of students, 2U quickly helped its partners transition their boot camp programs online and trained all instructors in online teaching best practices. Career-related program elements such as tech talks by industry professionals, project demo events, and recruitment sessions by employers like Microsoft and Deloitte were reimagined in engaging online formats.

Trilogy-powered boot camps educate working adults across a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels and are available in a 12-week full-time format and part-time 18-week or 24-week formats. More than 25,000 diverse learners have graduated from these programs and thousands of organizations employ them, including 50% of Fortune 100 companies.

For more information and to apply for a scholarship with a participating university, visit trilogyed.com/students.

Participating institutions include: Arizona State University’s Continuing and Professional Education, Butler University Executive Education, Case Western Reserve University, Columbia Engineering, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, Michigan State University College of Engineering, Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, Rutgers University Division of Continuing Studies, Southern Methodist University Professional and Online (SMU PRO), The George Washington University, UC Berkeley Extension, UCI Division of Continuing Education, UCLA Extension, UC San Diego Extension, UCF Division of Continuing Education, UNC-Chapel Hill William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education, UNC Charlotte Continuing Education, University of Arizona’s Continuing and Professional Education, University of Connecticut School of Engineering, University College at the University of Denver, University of Kansas Professional and Continuing Education, University of Miami Division of Continuing and International Education, University of Minnesota College of Continuing and Professional Studies, University of New Hampshire Professional Development & Training, University of Oregon Continuing and Professional Education, University of Pennsylvania College of Liberal and Professional Studies, University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies, University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio School of Data Science and College of Business, University of Utah Professional Education, University of Wisconsin Extended Campus, Vanderbilt University School of Engineering and Owen School of Management, and more.

About 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU)
Eliminating the back row in higher education is not just a metaphor—it’s our mission. For more than a decade, 2U, Inc., a global leader in education technology, has been a trusted partner and brand steward of great universities. We build, deliver, and support more than 400 digital and in-person educational offerings, including graduate degrees, professional certificates, Trilogy-powered boot camps, and GetSmarter short courses. Together with our partners, 2U has positively transformed the lives of more than 225,000 students and lifelong learners. To learn more, visit 2U.com. #NoBackRow

About Trilogy Education
Trilogy Education, a 2U, Inc. brand (Nasdaq: TWOU), is a workforce accelerator that empowers the world’s leading universities to prepare professionals for high-growth careers in the digital economy. Trilogy’s intensive, skills-based training boot camps bridge regional talent gaps in coding, data analytics, UX/UI, cybersecurity, and fintech in more than 50 markets around the globe. Over 25,000 working adults have successfully completed Trilogy-powered boot camps, and thousands of companies—ranging from startups to the Fortune 500—employ them.

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U.S. Postal Service Releases Dog Attack National Rankings

June 11, 2020

WASHINGTON, June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The number of U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employees attacked by dogs nationwide fell to 5,803 in 2019 — more than 200 fewer than in 2018 and more than 400 fewer since 2017. Today, USPS highlights technology that helps reduce potential attacks, while releasing its annual list of cities with the most recorded dog attacks. The organization also highlights safety initiatives to help protect its employees and offers tips to pet owners as part of the Postal Service’s National Dog Bite Awareness Week, which runs Sunday, June 14, through Saturday, June 20.

“Even during these difficult times, it’s important for our customers to understand that letter carriers are still coming to homes daily and need to deliver mail safely,” said USPS Safety Awareness Program Manager Chris Johnson. “We are confident we can keep moving the trends of attacks downward, and ramping up overall awareness for everyone is the best way to do that.”

Tips and Technology

According to Johnson, technology supports carrier safety in two ways: Mobile Delivery Devices, handheld scanners used by carriers to confirm customer delivery, include a feature to indicate the presence of a dog at an individual address. And the Informed Delivery service alerts customers to mail and packages coming to their homes, allowing them to plan for the carrier’s arrival by securing dogs safely.

The Postal Service offers the following safety tips:

When a letter carrier delivers mail or packages to your front door, place your dog in a separate room and close that door before opening the front door. Dogs have been known to burst through screen doors or plate glass windows to attack visitors.
Parents should remind children and other family members not to take mail directly from letter carriers in the presence of the family pet. The dog may view the letter carrier handing mail to a family member as a threatening gesture.
If a letter carrier feels threatened by a dog, or if a dog is loose or unleashed, the owner may be asked to pick up mail at a Post Office location or another facility until the letter carrier is assured the pet has been restrained. If the dog is roaming the neighborhood, the pet owner’s neighbors also may be asked to pick up their mail at the area’s Post Office location.

2019 Dog Attack Rankings by City
A total of 5,803 USPS employees were attacked by dogs in 2019. The top 20 rankings comprise 30 cities, as some cities reported the same number of attacks:

City	State	2019
HOUSTON	TX	85
LOS ANGELES	CA	74
CHICAGO	IL	54
CLEVELAND	OH	51
DALLAS	TX	40
COLUMBUS	OH	35
PHILADELPHIA	PA	34
TOLEDO	OH	32
DENVER	CO	30
SAN DIEGO	CA	29
BALTIMORE	MD	29
LOUISVILLE	KY	28
SAN ANTONIO	TX	28
FORT WORTH	TX	27
DETROIT	MI	26
CINCINNATI	OH	26
SACRAMENTO	CA	25
KANSAS CITY	MO	25
EL PASO	TX	25
MEMPHIS	TN	24
PHOENIX	AZ	23
ST LOUIS	MO	22
ALBUQUERQUE	NM	22
LONG BEACH	CA	21
JACKSONVILLE	FL	21
INDIANAPOLIS	IN	21
CHARLOTTE	NC	21
SEATTLE	WA	21
MINNEAPOLIS	MN	20
DAYTON	OH	20

Top 10 Dog Bite States:

State	2019	2018
CA	777	794
TX	491	462
OH	378	304
IL	323	273
NY	320	339
MI	238	224
PA	237	252
FL	229	198
NJ	169	147
NC	162	169

For more data related to your area, contact your local USPS Corporate Communications professional.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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David P. Coleman
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