MD Deputy Secretary of State Headlines Charm City’s Top Spanish-Language Financial Conference

April 16, 2018

BALTIMORE, April 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation announces a stellar lineup at Baltimore’s only Spanish-language, financial empowerment conference that attracts the City’s growing Latino community. The fourth annual event, “Mi Dinero, Mi Destino” (My Money, My Destiny) takes place Saturday April 21 at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School.

During a special ceremony, Maryland’s Deputy Secretary of State Luis E. Borunda, the first Hispanic to serve in that role, will provide the keynote address. Commissioner Antonio P. Salazar, Maryland’s top financial regulator who oversees the 45 state-chartered banks, credit unions, and trust companies along with the over 14,000 non-depository institutions with assets totaling over $300 billion, will also provide remarks.

“Financial education is a lynchpin in our journey to tackle inequality and poverty, so that we can create equity in our communities,” said Lanaea C. Featherstone, CEO, Featherstone Foundation and Open Society Institute-Baltimore Fellows’ Strategic Advisory Group.

The free conference provides Latino families with access to resources in Spanish on personal finance topics such as budgeting and financial goal-setting, understanding credit and interest rates, highlighting the underpinnings of the homebuying process and the pressing need for insurance and investments.

The event kicks off with an exhibition hall that includes companies such as BB&T, Berkshire Hathaway, Howard Bank, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Maryland Hispanic Business Conference, New York Life, PNC, Southeast Community Development Corporation and many more.

State Farm and BGE are leading event sponsors. “I will be honored to present a symbolic check to the Foundation for their longtime commitment to advancing economic outcomes for Maryland’s Hispanic and immigrant families,” said David Rosario, agent, State Farm. “BGE is pleased to invest in programs that create opportunities for economic growth and advancement in our local communities,” said Ammanuel Moore, manager of external affairs, BGE.

Attendees will receive breakfast, lunch and activities for the children organized by the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland. Interested attendees can register online or check-in onsite on April 21 at 10am at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School: 420 S. Chester St., Baltimore, MD 21231.

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Top Companies Team Up With March of Dimes to Fight for Health of Moms and Babies

April 16, 2018

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WHITE PLAINS, New York, April 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Some of the USA’s leading companies are engaging their customers and staff to help the March of Dimes lead the fight for the health of all moms and babies. Now through June 23, these activities support March for Babies, the March of Dimes signature fundraising event that unites communities across the nation to ensure that all babies are born healthy.

Publix
Raising $8.3 million in 2017, Publix aims to be the March of Dimes #1 National March for Babies Corporate Partner for the third year in a row. An impressive feat for this largest and fastest-growing employee-owned supermarket chain. Publix customers and associates have raised more than $73 million for March of Dimes in 22 years as part of its dedication to serving its communities. Visit your local Publix April 12 through April 28 to make a donation at the register. To learn more, visit the Publix website.

Kmart
Visit Kmart, March of Dimes’ longest-running corporate partner, now through June 23 and donate at the register when you check out. You can also support the March of Dimes with the purchase of a 2018 March of Dimes collectible puppy figurine, in-store or online, for just $5. With every purchase, Kmart will donate $1 to the March of Dimes. Buy one to add to your collection! Learn more on Kmart’s website or at any Kmart nationwide.

Famous Footwear
Since becoming a national sponsor 15 years ago, Famous Footwear has raised more than $21 million for the March of Dimes. Saucony is the Official Shoe Sponsor of March for Babies, with $5 from each pair of Saucony shoes sold at Famous Footwear being donated to March for Babies. You can donate at the register or online between March 22 and April 22 to support March for Babies, with Famous Footwear Rewards Members receiving 15 bonus points for donating $2 or more. Visit your local Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, or Famous Footwear Outlet or shop online.

Big 5 Sporting Goods
Big 5 Sporting Goods has raised millions for babies, mothers and families over the last 17 years through their March for Babies sticker campaign, which kicked off April 1. Visit any Big 5 Sporting Goods through May 13 to purchase your stickers and join Big 5 at a local March for Babies walk near you. For more information, visit the “Special Events” page on their website.

Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box is proud to continue and expand their partnership of 13 years raising nearly $1 million for the March of Dimes. Now through April 30, visit your neighboring Jack in the Box in CA, KS, MO, NC, NV, OK, SC, TX, UT and WA. Donate $1 and receive a March of Dimes lapel pin to show the world you’re helping build a brighter future for us all. For more information, visit their website.

March for Babies is the nation’s favorite walking event that takes place in about 400 communities nationwide. Learn more about March for Babies at marchforbabies.org. You can sign up to walk, join a team or donate to help moms and babies.

March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs and provide education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 80-year legacy of impact and innovation, we stand up for every mom and every baby. Visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org for more information. Visit shareyourstory.org for comfort and support. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

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Redefining Delivery Convenience: Over 150,000 Domino’s Hotspots® Launched Nationwide

April 16, 2018

More than 150,000 Domino’s Hotspots are now active nationwide so that customers can receive delivery orders at spots that don’t have a traditional address - places like local parks, sports fields and beaches, as well as thousands of other unexpected sites.

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Domino’s Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, is launching yet another delivery revolution. Starting today, over 150,000 Domino’s Hotspots are now active nationwide so that customers can receive delivery orders at spots that don’t have a traditional address – places like local parks, sports fields and beaches, as well as thousands of other unexpected sites. Local Domino’s stores around the country have selected these Domino’s Hotspots, which are now locations where drivers can meet customers curbside to hand off orders.

“We listened to customers and their need for pizza delivery to locations without a traditional address,” said Russell Weiner, president of Domino’s USA. “We know that delivery is all about convenience, and Domino’s Hotspots are an innovation that is all about flexible delivery options for customers.”

Domino’s Hotspots are online-only for prepaid orders on dominos.com and in mobile apps. Once a customer’s location has been determined, local Domino’s Hotspots that are available for delivery will appear on a map for customers to select. Before checking out, customers can leave instructions to help the driver find them. After completing their order, customers will receive text message alerts about their Domino’s Hotspot delivery progress, including a final text that gives the estimated arrival of the driver at the hand-off spot.

“Now customers spending time at some of our new Domino’s Hotspots locations, like Tommy Lasorda Field of Dreams in Los Angeles or even next to the James Brown statue in Augusta, Georgia, can have a pizza conveniently delivered to them, thanks to our innovative Domino’s Delivery Hotspots,” continued Weiner.

Customers can check out Domino’s Delivery Hotspot locations in their area by going to the locator page at dominos.com. For more information, visit dominos.com/hotspots.

About Domino’s Pizza^®Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world based on retail sales, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout pizza. It ranks among the world’s top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 14,800 stores in over 85 markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of over $12.2 billion in 2017, with more than $5.9 billion in the U.S. and more than $6.3 billion internationally. In the fourth quarter of 2017, Domino’s had global retail sales of nearly $4.0 billion, with nearly $1.9 billion in the U.S. and over $2.1 billion internationally. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for over 97% of Domino’s stores as of the fourth quarter of 2017. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino’s achieve more than half of all global retail sales in 2017 from digital channels, primarily online ordering and mobile applications. In the U.S., Domino’s generates over 60% of sales via digital channels and has produced several innovative ordering platforms, including Google Home, Facebook Messenger, Apple Watch, Amazon Echo, Twitter and text message using a pizza emoji. In late 2017, as part of an industry-first collaboration with Ford Motor Company, Domino’s began a meaningful test of delivery using self-driving vehicles.

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CIOMA Issues Statement on Failure of the Ban on Internal Combustion Engines

April 15, 2018

SACRAMENTO, California, April 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Following the announcement that Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) is suspending AB 1745, his proposed ban on internal combustion engines, Ryan Hanretty, Executive Director of the California Independent Oil Marketers Association (CIOMA) issued the following statement:

“It is encouraging to hear of Assemblymember Ting’s decision to suspend his crusade against CIOMA’s small, family- and minority-owned businesses, as well as the hard-working, middle-class families of California.

“CIOMA was the first to warn how devastating this policy would be in California, and has since worked to inform Californians and the Legislature about the real-world impacts of a misguided bill like this.

“Last week, on the heels of CIOMA’s Day at the Capitol, and in just five days, our members flooded the Capitol with over 400 letters, each explaining how idealist bills like this serve only the agendas of politicians and their wealthy political allies.

“While we are happy to no longer face this immediate threat, we are disturbed by Assemblymember Ting’s enthusiastic commitment to sacrifice middle-class families for the benefit of the rich. AB 1745 comes after earlier attempts made by Asm. Ting to secure $3 billion in Electric Vehicle subsidies through 2017’s AB 1184. While being advertised as a means of providing EV access to the most deserving, over 80% of all EV subsidies go to those earning over $100,000 a year.

“This is bad policy. Bills like these offer nothing more than sound-bites and self-fulfillment to out-of-touch politicians, while posing a very real and frightening threat to nearly every Californian family.”

CIOMA is the industry’s statewide trade association representing the needs of independent wholesale and retail marketers of gasoline, diesel, lubricating oils and other petroleum products; transporters of those products; and retail convenience store operators. CIOMA’s members serve California’s families, agriculture, police and fire, cities, construction, and delivery industries to name a few.

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Bravo Family Foundation Appoints Guiomar García-Guerra as Executive Director

April 13, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO, April 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Bravo Family Foundation today announced the appointment of Guiomar García-Guerra, EdD as its executive director. She will begin work immediately, building a long-term plan for the foundation’s permanent mission in Puerto Rico.

Results-oriented with extensive expertise in the region, García-Guerra, who was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, will develop high-impact programs that provide entrepreneurial opportunities to support sustainable recovery efforts. García-Guerra has a proven track record of increasing strategic philanthropic investments for nonprofit, educational and environmental causes on the island. Prior to joining the Bravo Family Foundation, García-Guerra was the founding executive director of Flamboyan Foundation. She has also held various executive positions and consulting roles in Puerto Rico, Massachusetts and New York, where she led the Ventures in Leadership Fund at the Wallace Foundation.

“The Bravo Family Foundation provided immediate and direct relief to communities in Puerto Rico devastated by Hurricane Maria and overlooked by centralized aid efforts,” said Orlando Bravo, founder of the Bravo Family Foundation. “The foundation will build upon our early work to help the island’s local communities rebuild and thrive. We want to offer talented young adults and entrepreneurs opportunities to contribute to its recovery and development. Guiomar’s track record of delivering measurable results will help us succeed in our mission and achieve our goals. She is an inspiring leader who has shown a lifelong commitment to philanthropy in Puerto Rico.”

“The Bravo Family Foundation was among the first non-profits on the ground in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria; providing food, water, medicine and communications equipment, as well as coordinating efforts between the foundation and communities, mayors and other organizations,” said Alejandro Bravo, project manager for the foundation. “As the immediate need for aid slows, the foundation is shifting its focus to long-term and permanent programs on the island. We are thrilled to have Guiomar on board to guide the foundation’s efforts.”

“I’m excited to be joining founder Orlando Bravo and the Bravo Family Foundation team,” said Guiomar García-Guerra. “My hope is to bridge the business savvy and depth built by Orlando Bravo in the global private equity industry with the foundation’s local programs, in order to support communities and organizations that are committed to Puerto Rico and its recovery. Long-term, we are looking to support individuals who are developing ideas and programs focused on protecting and promoting Puerto Rico’s heritage.”

About The Bravo Family Foundation

Founded by private equity investor Orlando Bravo, the Bravo Family Foundation believes that developing the talent of individuals dedicated to rethinking and rebuilding Puerto Rico is one of the most promising strategies for sparking a deep, transformative renewal for the island.

For more information, please visit BravoFamilyFoundation.org.

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(Español) La FDA toma medidas para proteger a los consumidores de los suplementos alimenticios que contienen niveles peligrosamente altos de cafeína altamente concentrada o pura

April 13, 2018

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Following Record Platform Growth Rates, LatinLive Opens Second Round of Funding

April 13, 2018

BERKELEY, California, April 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– LatinLive, a Berkeley-based artificial intelligence (AI) media startup focusing on super-serving the U.S. Latino population, regarded as the largest and fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population, today announced amid rapid growth rates, they are opening a second round of funding.

Upon completing its first round of angel funding, the company has achieved a 500 percent increase in revenue when comparing Q1 2018 to Q1 2017, making it poised for significant future growth.

“We proudly serve the U.S. Latino market, which is the equivalent of the seventh largest GDP in the world today,” said Eric Osuna, Founder, and CEO of LatinLive. “We partner with community curators to bring relevant lifestyle and event information to regional audiences across the U.S., inspiring us to seek out angel funding for taking our platform to the next level.”

LatinLive works directly with companies looking to target Latino audiences. Powered by AI that enables users to experience hyper-targeted user-generated content based on preferences and location, LatinLive supplements influencer marketing and advertising programs to help brands and businesses reach the fast-growing Latino consumer demographic.

“Our first round of funding gave us the resources to execute LatinLive’s first phase, including building out and scaling the core foundation of the platform,” said Osuna. “It’s now time to scale up our efforts and expand our user base to additional regional markets, which we will do through our newly announced second round of funding to be announced soon.”

Board member Arnoldo Avalos stated, “LatineLive is strategically positioned to benefit from the shifting of $70 billion dollars in traditional advertising revenue in the U.S. to mobile advertising.”

LatinLive’s current objective is to provide a tangible return on investment via a mobile and digital mix that includes influencer marketing, blogger curation, shopper marketing, artist endorsement, ticket sale conversions, social media executions, engagement, native advertising, and production.

For more information, visit: www.latinlife.com.

About LatinLive:

Founded by Eric Osuna, a leader in the Latino media tech space with more than 20-years of experience working in the Latino broadcasting industry, LatinLive strives to serve the growing American Latino segment through a variety of media and digital verticals. Thus far, the company has partnered with a number of leading entertainment and lifestyle companies to promote more than 3,000 concerts across 50 cities. Notable clients include: Live Nation Entertainment, Cárdenas Marketing Network, Inc. (CMN), AEG Presents, The Nederlander Organization, Marquez Brothers Entertainment, Inc., MetroPCS Wireless, Inc., Macy’s Group, Inc., Ford Motor Company, Ticketmaster, StubHub, and Ticketón.

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“Hangin’ with Los Henrys” YouTube Reality Show Star Thomas J. Henry Throws Star-Studded Birthday Bash in Miami

April 13, 2018

Thomas Henry Jr, Maya Henry, Cardi B, Thomas J Henry, Azteca Henry (Photo Credit: AH/Hangin’ with Los Henrys)

NEW YORK, April 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — YouTube Reality star Thomas J. Henry, along with 75 close friends and family, celebrated his 56th birthday in an exclusive mansion on Palm Island in Miami Beach over the weekend. The $4.5 million event took 2 months to plan and featured performances by Austin Mahone, DJ Khaled, Cardi B and a set by DJ Ruckus.

The evening also featured fire dancers and a spectacular firework show over the water, and as the icing on the cake, the guest of honor was gifted a Patek Philippe watch from Pristine Jewelers in NYC. Notable attendees included: Azteca Henry, Maya Henry, Thomas Henry Jr., Street Artist Alec Monopoly, Nicky Jam, Jonathan Cheban, Austin Mahone, and Red Bull Athlete Gustavo Yacamán.

The birthday dinner was prepared by none other than James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Schwartz. The dinner was followed by an after party held at Club E11even, where Cardi B hosted her album release party. At the night of the event, Maya Henry wore Dolce and Gabbana, Thomas Jr. wore Gucci, Azteca wore Alexander Wang and Thomas Sr. wore Zilli. The superstar family also chartered a 100 ft. yacht, at which they enjoyed the sunshine during their 3-day Miami weekend.

The Henry family, including Thomas J. Henry, his wife Azteca, and their children – model/actress Maya Henry and son Thomas, all star in the hit YouTube reality show, “Hangin’ with Los Henrys“, now in its second season. The show’s YouTube channel has over 65,000 subscribers and more than 20,000,000 views.

Thomas J. Henry‘s birthday bash comes just four months after the lavish $4 million birthday party the family threw for son Thomas in San Antonio, Texas, which featured tons of celeb guests and performances, including J Balvin, Diplo, Migos and DJ Ruckus.

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About “Hangin’ with Los Henrys”
The Henrys are a wealthy blended Mexican-American family from San Antonio, Texas. The family, headed by patriarch and high-powered attorney Thomas J. Henry, is known for throwing elaborate, star-studded bashes. In 2016, the $6 million Quinceañera they threw for their daughter, actress/model Maya Henry, was a viral sensation which led to appearances on the Steve Harvey Show and Inside Edition. This was followed by Thomas Henry Jr.’s lavish $4 million birthday party in 2017, which featured tons of celeb guests and performances, including J Balvin, Diplo, Migos and DJ Ruckus.

Their mini-series reality show, “Hangin with Los Henrys” debuted on YouTube on December 13, 2017. The show centers around Thomas “Tom” and Azteca Henry and their two children, Thomas Jr. and Maya Henry. Also featured is “Abuelita,” Teresa Crawford, who lives with the family in their San Antonio mansion.

Maya Henry is a model and actress. Her upcoming film, Carte Blanche, co-starring Dylan Sprouse, Suki Waterhouse, and Jack Kilmer, is due out next year. Last year, she appeared alongside Joe Jonas in DNCE’s hit music video “Kissing Strangers”.

Thomas J. Henry is an attorney and philanthropist from Texas. He is the founder of Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys, a national personal injury firm. He has been featured in Newsweek Magazine, Parenting Magazine, Forbes, and Fortune for the record-breaking multi-million-dollar awards hard-won for his clients.

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Sprint and FlixLatino Join Forces to Provide Spanish-Language Entertainment to Customers

April 13, 2018

Sprint customers to enjoy a 45-day free trial to the best Spanish-language movies, shows and documentaries in high-definition

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, April 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Available now, Sprint (NYSE: S) customers can receive an exclusive 45-day trial of the FlixLatino app to stream more than 250 recently produced Spanish-language movies, TV series and documentaries on up to three devices at a time in high-definition.

“Our customers are always top-of-mind and this collaboration with FlixLatino is just one of the many ways Sprint is devoted to providing Latinos with the latest in entertainment,” said Alberto Lorente, Vice President of Multicultural Marketing at Sprint. “Consumers want and need access to content that resonates with their roots and we will continue to deliver quality cinema on-the-go.”

FlixLatino, a Spanish-language entertainment streaming service, hosts films, series and shows from many countries such as Mexico, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Cuba and Spain. Its catalogue includes productions in all genres: action, romance, drama, comedy, mystery, horror, suspense and more.

Customers will also be able to enjoy a consistent content refresh with new monthly releases and weekly premieres on Thursdays.

“Through this partnership our growing community will be able to experience and enjoy quality content at anytime,” said Luis Guillermo Villanueva, Chief Operating Officer of SOMOS Next. “We are thrilled to see FlixLatino downloaded on Sprint phones and devices to provide affordable access to first class entertainment and the deserved recognition and exposure to the many talented voices of our influential Spanish-speaking countries.”

The FlixLatino app is available to download on iOS and Android as well as Roku, Chromecast and AppleTV devices. Once the trial ends, Sprint customers have the option to enjoy the latest Spanish entertainment at their fingertips with a monthly subscription of $2.99 that will be billed to their existing Sprint invoice. Cancel at any time by dialing *2 from your Sprint phone.

For more information on FlixLatino and to start a free 45-day trial, customers can visit sprint.com/flixlatino!

About Sprint:
Sprint (NYSE: S) is a communications services company that creates more and better ways to connect its customers to the things they care about most. Sprint served 54.6 million connections as of December 31, 2017 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; leading no-contract brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Today, Sprint’s legacy of innovation and service continues with an increased investment to dramatically improve coverage, reliability, and speed across its nationwide network and commitment to launching the first 5G mobile network in the U.S. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

About FlixLatino:
FlixLatino is an Over-The-Top (“OTT”) Spanish language entertainment service providing consumers an App that gives them access to over 250 films, plus series and documentaries from throughout the Spanish speaking world. This service offers its audience the best contemporary Spanish content from all genres and for all palates! FlixLatino is brought to you by Somos Next, LLC, a member of Somos Group. You can learn more and visit SOMOS Next at www.somosnext.net.

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Toyota Recognizes Visionary Women at 9th Annual Women in the World Summit

April 13, 2018

Toyota Honors 2018 Mothers of Invention Emily Kennedy, Maxeme Tuchman and Danya Sherman at 9th Annual Women in the World Summit.

NEW YORK, April 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This week, the 9th annual Tina Brown Live Media Women in the World Summit, presented and co-hosted by Toyota, will feature the Mothers of Invention (MOI) Class of 2018, celebrating pioneers who are driving positive change in the world through innovation and entrepreneurship. Three grants in the amount of $50,000 each were awarded for groundbreaking work in developing solutions to combat human trafficking, drug-facilitated sexual assault, and to create an educational technology platform that connects families. The Summit takes place April 12-14.

Since its inception in 2012, Toyota has collaborated with the Tina Brown Live Media editorial team to identify three women annually who affect change throughout the world and have tremendous passion: the finalists meet a myriad of criteria, solving large-scale problems, affecting impact and growth, introducing new product categories, finding solutions to societal issues around the globe, innovating technologies and more. Since its inception, the Toyota Mothers of Invention program has recognized the ingenuity of 22 women with a total of more than $1 million in grants. Their stories can be read here.

“These women are game changers who are creating massive impact in the world around them and the team at Toyota is thrilled to support them in their mission to make a difference,” said Jacquelyn Birdsall, Senior Engineer, Toyota Motor North America. “The Toyota Mothers of Invention network now stands at 22 brilliant women – we celebrate their success and applaud their efforts to come together to solve challenges and create lasting change among people and communities everywhere.”

In addition to building great cars, Toyota is committed to improving society and the lives of others, championing solutions to issues around food, water, shelter, healthcare, electricity, sanitation, safety and education. As a sponsor of the Women in the World Summit since its inception seven years ago, Toyota has cultivated the Toyota Mothers of Invention program by not only awarding MOIs with the Driving Solutions Grant, but also facilitating networking opportunities, building relevant connections, and providing access to intellectual capital to help their organizations and causes go places.

“I couldn’t be more proud of this year’s Toyota Mothers of Invention participants whose breakthrough inventions offer incredibly smart and simple solutions to timely problems that affect us all,” says Tina Brown, Founder & CEO of Tina Brown Live Media.

This year, the three honorees – Maxeme Tuchman, Caribu; Emily Kennedy, Marinus Analytics; and Danya Sherman, KnoNap – will be highlighted through in-depth conversations over the course of the Summit program. More information about the Mothers of Invention Class of 2018:

Maxeme Tuchman (CEO and co-founder, Caribu)
Miami-based Maxeme Tuchman inspires with her story of Caribu, an education platform that helps parents, extended family and mentors to read and draw with children when they’re not in the same location. Used by military parents stationed overseas to parents traveling on business trips and more, the Caribu experience is an engaging livestream shared-screen experience featuring hundreds of books in six languages. The inspiration to invent Caribu came from seeing a photograph of a deployed U.S. soldier who was struggling to read a book to his daughter through a laptop webcam.

Emily Kennedy (CEO, Marinus Analytics)
Emily Kennedy is the brains behind Traffic Jam, a groundbreaking technology used to apprehend sex traffickers and rescue trafficked victims that’s relied upon by law enforcement in the U.S. and abroad. Traffic Jam is a suite of AI tools that turn big data into actionable intelligence for sex trafficking investigations, including the first facial recognition technology designed to find human trafficking victims online. Inspired by having witnessed children being trafficked when she visited Europe as a 16-year-old tourist, she began working on the technology in 2011 at the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute. Kennedy hails from California.

Danya Sherman (Founder and CEO, KnoNap)
Danya Sherman is a young entrepreneur and the founder of KnoNap, a detection device cleverly disguised as a napkin that detects the most common date rape drugs. With one in 13 college-aged individuals having suspected their drink was laced with a rape drug last year, Danya’s invention is timely and important. Motivated by her own experiences as well as the shared experiences of other women, Sherman wanted to make a difference to help women feel comfortable in any social situation. Sherman resides in Washington D.C. and is a junior at George Washington University.

ABOUT TOYOTA MOTHERS OF INVENTION:
Since 2012, Toyota has partnered with Women in the World to support women-led organizations that are tackling the world’s most challenging issues with remarkable creativity. The Toyota Mothers of Invention program has recognized the ingenuity of 22 women with more than $1 million in grants. These women, who are leading the charge to work on issues like homelessness, education, food, water, energy and more, come from all over the world, are using innovation to create lasting and sustainable impact. To date, Toyota’s Mothers of Invention have affected the lives of more than 160 million people globally, and are developing novel new technologies that will create positive change for millions more.

ABOUT TOYOTA
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for 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 36 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 47,000 people (more than 37,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold more than 2.7 million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2017 – and about 87 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 15 years are still on the road today.

Toyota partners with community, civic, academic, and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We share company resources and extensive know-how to support non-profits to help expand their ability to assist more people move more places. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

ABOUT WOMEN IN THE WORLD
The three-day Women in the World Summit, held at New York City’s Lincoln Center, presents powerful new female role models whose personal stories illuminate the most pressing international issues. They range from CEOs and world leaders to artists, activists, peacemakers, and firebrand dissidents. The Summit’s vivid journalistic narratives, high-impact video, and fast-paced staging have made it the premier platform to showcase women of impact. Increasingly, Women in the World also includes the participation, onstage and in the audience, of men who champion women. For more information on the 2018 Summit, please visit: https://womenintheworld.com/events/the-women-in-the-world-summit-2018/.

Media Contacts:

Toyota Corporate Communications
Leigh Anne Sessions
Mobile: (424) 488-4200
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Saatchi & Saatchi for Toyota
Kimberly Harms
Mobile: (702) 234-9517
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Women in the World / Tina Brown Live Media
Holly Aubry
Mobile: (646) 943-0541
[email protected]

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SOURCE Toyota Motor North America

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