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KAREN GREENBAUM: INDIA RANKS IN TOP THREE MARKETS FOR EXECUTIVE JOB GROWTH FOR 2018
In an interview with People Matters, Karen Greenbaum, CEO of Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants, shed light on the state of executive talent in India and the factors driving this optimism. 

"Optimism is extremely strong compared to last year. Around the world, there is really a strong emphasis on leadership. In terms of markets, the three highest growth markets for talent are US, China, and India. India was one of the top markets perceived for leadership and top talent in 2018," said Karen Greenbaum.   Read more...  
MARYSUE BARRETT ON ZONING SIGNAGE 
MarySue Barrett , President of the Metropolitan Planning Council, was quoted in a Chicago Magazine article about the difficulty in reading signage indicating zoning changes in Logan Square. MarySue  agreed that the city can improve the way it signals changes at the pedestrian level.

"If you look up the zoning code, it's full of letters, numbers, and codes-that's the way it's been for a long time. Engaging with the community and providing information that is easy to understand is going to help minimize misunderstandings and potentially minimize conflict," said MarySue Barrett.
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Women on Boards
TABULA RASA HEALTHCARE (TRHC) NAMES DR. JAN BERGER TO BOARD
Tabula Rasa Healthcare, Inc. has appointed Dr. Jan Berger to its Board of Directors.  Jan is Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Health Intelligence Partners, a global healthcare consultancy that advises clients on areas of growth. Previously, she was Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer and Innovation Officer for CVS Health/Caremark.   Read more...
VICKI ESCARRA ELECTED TO THE MEDICAL ALUMNI EXPERT NETWORK BOARD
Vicki Escarra, Senior Advisor, Boston Consulting Group, has been elected to the Board of the MAVEN (Medical Alumni Expert Network). Access to medical care continues to be one of the most challenging issues facing our nation - the MAVEN Project is on a mission to change that.
DIANA FERGUSON APPOINTED TO INVACARE CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Invacare Corporation announced the appointment of Diana Ferguson, Principal, Scarlett Investments LLC, to its Board  of Directors, effective July 19, 2018.

"I look forward to working with Matt Monaghan, Dr. Martin Harris, lead director, and the entire Invacare Board as we continue the company's transformation to a world class leader in the home healthcare industry," said Diana Ferguson. Read more...
HYRECAR APPOINTS BROOKE SKINNER RICKETTS AS INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
HyreCar, Inc., the carsharing marketplace for ridesharing, recently announced that Brooke Skinner Ricketts has joined its board of directors, effective July 23, 2018.

Brooke brings nearly two decades of relevant marketing and automotive industry expertise to HyreCar, and currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer for Cars.com. Prior to Cars.com, Brooke served as Vice President of Brand and Design Avant, an online fintech platform that provides credit alternatives consumers. Previously, she was head of brand strategy at Twitter, responsible for revenue-driving creative ideas for Fortune 200 clients. Read more...
Announcements
ANN DRAKE SPEAKS AT PARADIGM FOR PARITY ANNUAL MEETING
Ann Drake, Chairman & CEO, DSC Logistics, spoke recently at the annual meeting of Paradigm for Parity (P4P), a coalition of leading women CEOs, senior executives, founders, board members and business academics who are working toward gender equity in corporate leadership by 2030. Read more...
MARILYNN PRESTON: HOW CUPPING AND COLD LASERS HELPED ME HEAL
Marilynn Preston wrote a column about an injury she received while kayaking in the North Woods of Wisconsin and how cold laser therapy and cupping, two painless, non-invasive treatments, helped her heal faster. Read more...
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