LUNGevity Foundation has strengthened its leadership ranks with the appointment of Jason Bernhard to its Board of Directors, underscoring the nonprofit’s drive to accelerate advances in lung cancer research, care, and advocacy. Bernhard joins LUNGevity from Lazard, where he serves as Managing Director and Global Chief Operating Officer of Financial Advisory, bringing nearly three decades of investment banking experience and deep healthcare...

Acadia Healthcare welcomes a seasoned financial leader as it advances an ambitious growth agenda. Heather Dixon, Acadia Healthcare’s newly appointed chief financial officer, brings deep payer, provider and pharmacy experience that aligns with the company’s strategy to diversify services and expand capacity across its national network.Effective July 10, 2023, Dixon succeeded David Duckworth, who will support a smooth transition in an advisory...

Educational FoundationThe professional trajectory of Haroldo Jacobovicz began with a solid educational background. After seven formative years at Military College, he pursued Civil Engineering at the Federal University of Paraná, completing the program in four and a half years. Despite this traditional engineering training, Jacobovicz was drawn to the emerging possibilities of Information Technology during the 1980s—a period when computers...

Dr. Madeleine Thomson's commitment to climate justice in health reflects her deep understanding that climate change disproportionately affects the world's most vulnerable populations while those least responsible for greenhouse gas emissions bear the greatest health burdens. Her equity-focused research approach addresses these fundamental injustices while working to ensure that climate health solutions prioritize those most in need. Thomson's...

The Colcom Foundation is a prominent philanthropic organization that aims to addr ess crucial social issues, particularly focusing on population growth and its impact on the environment and society. Established in 1996 by the late Cordelia S. Hunt, the foundation has been dedicated to promoting sustainable solutions that enhance the quality of life for future generations. Central to the mission of the Colcom Foundation is the belief that a...

The beauty industry has long been driven by trends, quick fixes, and the promise of instant transformation. Neora has sought to shift this model by introducing principles that prioritize wellness, transparency, and sustainability. Its philosophy challenges the conventional focus on rapid results and instead places emphasis on long-term health, scientific credibility, and respect for natural processes. By weaving these priorities into both its...