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Join our webinar on Thursday, September 28.
Thursday, September 28, 2023 Noon – 1 p.m. ET 9 – 10 a.m. PT
Washington’s My Health My Data Act and Other U.S. Health Data Regulation: Health and Health-ish Data Practices Under the Microscope
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With its private right of action and expansive scope – extending far beyond Washington state’s borders and applying to a wide swath of health- and non-health-oriented companies alike – Washington’s My Health My Data Act is poised to be more ground-shifting than any other consumer privacy law that came before it. Join Kyle Fath, Bola Shonowo and Gicel Tomimbang for a discussion of:
If you would like to attend, or have colleagues who would, please register any interested parties using the "Register" button above. If you know you are unable to attend, or if this is of no interest to you, please let us know so we can exclude you from future mailings for this particular event.
Ohio Excels and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation are hosting the fifth annual Aim Hire Workforce & Education Conference on Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm.
We invite you, along with other business, education, political and community leaders from across Ohio, to take part in our fifth annual Aim Hire Workforce & Education Conference! This conference, which will feature state and national experts, is designed for attendees to strengthen relationships, share best practices, and address the challenges and opportunities we face in preparing our students for postsecondary education success and career opportunities. Please join us on October 12, 2023, where we will explore the current state of education and workforce in Ohio. This year's conference will explore the impact of artificial intelligence and disruptive technologies on our education and workforce systems. In addition, speakers will address key topics and solutions that are preparing Ohioans for success, such as tech-enabled learning, career pathways, and business advisory councils. For more information, please see the agenda below. Please click the link to register for the conference and to provide input on your preferences for learning sessions. We hope you will join us!
October 2023
12
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Hilton Columbus Downtown 402 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 Click Here for Parking Information
Email info@ohioexcels.org or call Donna Anderson at (614) 897-0431 with any questions.
When: 19 Oct 2023 11:30 AM, EDT Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 3520 Pentagon Blvd, Beavercreek, OH
SPEAKER: DR. MICHELLE T. BRANNUM
Dr. Michelle T. Brannum is the Director of Staff of AFWERX. She leads the execution of the Director’s Priorities for the $1.3 billion per year organization across the Air Force and Space Force through AFVentures, Spark, Prime, SpaceWERX, the Small Business Innovation Research and the Small Business Technology Transfer programs. Dr. Brannum is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University and earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Macromolecular Science and Engineering. In 2015, she received the Department of Defense (DoD) Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship and began research at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (RX). As a graduate student, Dr. Brannum completed research in the AFRL Photonic Materials Branch on stimuli responsive cholesteric liquid crystalline elastomers as a part of the Responsive Photonic Materials Team led by Dr. Timothy J. White. Prior to assuming her current position, Dr. Brannum served as the Chief, Commander’s Action Group, AFRL. In this position, she led a team of high performing individuals that provided executive level support to Major General Heather L. Pringle, Commander of AFRL. She joined the AFRL Commander’s Action Group in 2020 as Communication Lead for Major General Pringle. As Communication Lead, she crafted messaging for speeches, briefings, and various products for audiences that include the workforce, government, private industry, and academia. Dr. Brannum started her professional career in 2019 at AFRL/RX as a Project Manager for the Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III Executive Agent Program Office (EAPO). There she executed the acquisition and management of over $70 million of programs for the Space and Rare Earth Industrial Base. Dr. Brannum became internationally recognized as a subject matter expert in the Rare Earth Element Supply Chain and served as a liaison between governments, industry, and academia. Dr. Brannum was instrumental in the Award of over $100 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding in less than 30 days leading to the preservation of hundreds of specialized jobs and capabilities for the military marine vessels and aircraft propulsion industrial bases.
PRE-LUNCHEON CHECK-IN / NETWORKING: 11:30AM-11:45AM
LUNCHEON TIME: 11:45AM-1:00PM
RSVP REQUIRED: 48 hours prior to the luncheon. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION: Individual luncheons are $30 for pre-registered members, $35 for non-members/member walk-ins, and $40 for non-member walk-ins. You may pay online or by cash, check or credit card at the event. There is currently no charge for active duty and civilian government attendees, however, a registered no-show will be charged a nominal fee to cover the cost of the meal.
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