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<img alt="Five people on a stage in front of the word &quot;GOLD&quot;, three holding an award" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0f4bdbb3-cf95-4ff6-b3e5-3fdf6b0e437a" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/wins-gold-employee-happiness-awards-2025-united-arab-emirates_BACARDI_071725.jpeg" width="640" class="align-center" height="914" loading="lazy" />DUBAI, UAE, July 18, 2025 /CSRwire/ - Bacardi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been recognized for its exceptional workplace culture, winning Gold at the Employee Happiness Awards 2025.

The annual awards which took place in Dubai last month, celebrate organizations across the UAE that lead the way in nurturing positive work environments, inspiring innovation, and putting their employees at the heart of their success stories.

Family-owned spirits company Bacardi is known for its unique culture and for encouraging diversity of thought in its people. In the UAE, where the team consists of more than 60 people with 15 different nationalities, regular cultural celebrations within the company allow the team to build deeper connections and a better understanding of and respect for each other's heritage and viewpoints.

“At Bacardi, we create an environment where everyone can be appreciated for who they are, what they do and who they can become – this award shows that’s working,” says Claire Palmer, VP, Human Resources for Asia, Middle East &amp; Africa and Global Travel Retail at Bacardi. “Up against some really tough competition, our strong culture, the happiness of our team and the diversity of our talent ensured Bacardi stood out.”

The judging panel recognized Bacardi for its holistic approach to Belonging — not just as a value, but as a leadership imperative – and its focus on every stage of its employees’ time at the company; from attracting values-aligned talent to fostering growth, wellbeing, everyday rituals that create connection, recognition, and lifelong brand ambassadorship.

In 2020, Bacardi <a href="https://www.3blmedia.com/news/bacardi-uae-raises-bar-first-spirits-company-middle-east-be-great-place-work-certifiedtm" target="_blank">became the first spirits company in the Middle East to be certified by Great Place to Work®.</a> Last year, Bacardi globally was recognized by Forbes among <a href="https://www.bacardilimited.com/media/news-archive/forbes-names-bacardi-among-worlds-best-employers-in-2024/" target="_blank">“World’s Best Employers”</a> and <a href="https://www.bacardilimited.com/media/news-archive/bacardi-among-top-companies-for-women-by-forbes-in-2024/" target="_blank">“Top Companies for Women”</a>. Find out more about how Bacardi invests in its people and communities at <a href="http://www.bacardilimited.com/cs/people" target="_blank">www.bacardilimited.com/cs/people</a>.

Bacardi Wins Gold at Employee Happiness Awards 2025 in United Arab Emirates

<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Monica after surgery" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f5674fd1-88d5-452f-80c6-d58afd2e8688" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/recuperation.png" width="640" height="615" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Monica Santamaria after her scoliosis surgery</figcaption></figure>As kids go, Monica Santamaria was always on the move. 

“She absolutely loved swimming, volleyball, decorating and painting,” said her father, Roberto. “Her passion was contagious. She wore us out in a good way. We never saw any hints of physical problems. She was perfectly healthy.”

That all changed when Monica turned 6.

Her parents noticed her body curved to the left when she walked, and a similar curve began forming in her back. Doctors in Monica’s hometown of Managua, Nicaragua did a variety of tests and eventually diagnosed her with scoliosis, a severe and painful curvature of the spine that sometimes afflicts children, generally girls, during growth spurts.

“We had never heard of scoliosis and so the news was devastating,” Roberto remembers. “The more we learned, the more frightened we became.” 

Monica experienced many symptoms: back pain, pain in her lower limbs, cramps, fatigue, headaches, and trouble sleeping. Suddenly the girl with so much energy and love for sports couldn’t participate in gym class or play games that might hurt her back.

“I felt sad because I had so much fun doing those things but then I couldn’t,” Monica said. “Sometimes I had to play by myself because the teachers didn’t want my classmates to hurt me accidentally.” 

From desperation to hope

Scoliosis can often be treated through spine surgery, but such care is not available in Nicaragua. The Santamarias learned through their spine specialist about the medical missions of <a href="https://www.spinehope.org/" target="_blank">SpineHope</a>, a U.S. based nonprofit that brings together surgeons, donated medical and surgical equipment, and teams of volunteers to take scoliosis treatment to various countries, including Nicaragua.

“It’s the most altruistic thing I’ve ever seen,” said Toby Hernandez, a sales rep in the Medtronic Cranial and Spinal Technologies Operating Unit who volunteers with SpineHope. “These children, these families, have no other options. They’re desperate. When they learn their child is going to get help, it’s a very emotional moment. Everybody in the room is crying, including us.”

The volunteer teams typically take two to four mission trips every year. Three missions are planned for 2025. Each trip involves prepping, packing, shipping and setting up an entire, functioning operating room in another country — roughly 30 bins of precision medical equipment and spine implants.

“It’s hard work, but it’s life-changing work and it’s all for these families and these children,” said Whitney Scurlock-Wood, a Medtronic spinal sales representative who has volunteered with SpineHope for the last four years. “Seeing the difference we make in people’s lives is just amazing. I take away something from every mission trip I go on.”
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Whitney and Monica" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2156e23b-5691-4812-a6c2-3813e96bde00" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/whitney%20and%20monica.png" width="640" height="1293" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Monica with Whitney Scurlock-Wood, a Medtronic spinal sales representative who has volunteered with SpineHope for the last four years</figcaption></figure>The team often performs several procedures on each mission. Occasionally, SpineHope’s case assessment concludes the patient should be brought to the U.S. for surgery, and that’s what happened with Monica.

“It didn’t hurt anymore”

For a month before surgery, Monica wore a halo-gravity traction device, which is a way of gently stretching the spine before surgery. Doctors attached a metal ring to Monica’s head and slowly added weights to a pulley system to apply traction to her spine. Eventually the system weighed 35 pounds, almost half of Monica’s body weight. But the process reduced her spine curvature by almost 50 percent, from 127 degrees to 73 degrees, and prepared her for the surgery.  

Then, volunteer surgeons used donated Medtronic spine products in the procedure to straighten her curved spine.

Several Medtronic volunteers participated in the eight-hour operation.

Monica’s recovery started almost immediately.  “The medical assistants helped her stand up the day after surgery and she took her first steps,” Roberto said. “It was incredible. Amazing.” 

Seven days later, Monica left the hospital, no longer in pain and walking on her own. "It didn’t hurt anymore and I could do the things I liked to do again,” she said. 

Today, Monica is back to swimming, playing volleyball, skating, and painting — activities she always loved but had to limit due to her condition. Her mood changed drastically; her smile is back and she’s happily looking forward to a life full of new possibilities.

“I’m grateful to everyone on my care team for everything they’ve done for me,” Monica said. “They gave me my life back.”

Medtronic has partnered with SpineHope ever since its formation in 2008—helping change the lives of more than 200 young patients.

“Medtronic is so committed to doing the right thing for the right people, Hernandez said. “It’s amazing and inspiring to be a part of it.”

<a href="https://www.medtronic.com/en-us/index.html" target="_blank">Learn more about Medtronic</a>.

Editor’s Note: The information in this article is not a substitute for talking to your doctor. Always talk to your doctor or other qualified health care provider about your medical condition and the risks and benefits of available treatments. This patient's story is based on one individual's experience. Not all patients will experience similar results.

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Originally published on <a href="https://newsroom.marykay.com/" target="_blank">https://newsroom.marykay.com/</a>

DALLAS, July 16, 2025 /CSRwire/ - <a href="http://www.marykayglobal.com/" target="_blank">Mary Kay Inc.</a>, a global advocate for sustainability and women’s empowerment, today announced the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, a comprehensive overview of the company’s 2030 commitments and 2024 milestone achievements for creating positive impact around the world.

The annual report highlights Mary Kay’s decades-long dedication to social, economic, and environmental sustainability – core pillars central to its business strategy and its purpose-driven legacy rooted in the company’s mission of “enriching women’s lives” around the world.

“For over 60 years, our company has championed a business model and key initiatives that empower women, help protect the planet, and model resilient communities,” said <a href="https://marykayglobal.com/leadership/ryan-rogers/" target="_blank">Ryan Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of Mary Kay</a>. “This year’s report reaffirms our goals and commitments, while celebrating the measurable and meaningful impact we are creating worldwide.”
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot;Creating a Better World for Women&quot; with a heart" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="992f8d41-dfd8-4f92-a0f1-5d0d2d00ebf0" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/sustainability-report1_Mary-Kay_071425.jpg" width="440" height="1656" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>The annual sustainability report highlights Mary Kay’s decades-long dedication to social, economic, and environmental sustainability – core pillars central to its business strategy and its purpose-driven legacy rooted in the company’s mission of “enriching women’s lives” around the world. (Photo Courtesy: Mary Kay Inc.)</figcaption></figure>From product stewardship and biodiversity preservation to advancing women’s equality and economic inclusion, and accelerating digitalization efforts to unleash entrepreneurship, Mary Kay continues to integrate sustainability into every facet of its business. Below are key 2024 highlights: 

Environmental:

<ul><li>Responsible Packaging: Reaffirmed our commitments to reducing plastic intensity, increase post-consumer recycled content (PCR), and increase recycle-ready/recyclable packaging1. For example, the bottle of Mary Kay TimeWise® Targeted-Action® Toning Lotion contains 94% PCR content.</li>
	<li>Sustainable Sourcing: 93% of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certified Palm Oil is used by our suppliers as of 2024 and 80% of our Shea use was sourced from the Global Shea Alliance (GSA) member suppliers.</li>
	<li>Water Management: 100% of the water used at our Richard R. Rogers (R3) global R&amp;D and Manufacturing facility in Texas is treated and recycled back into the local watershed.</li>
	<li>Impact Partnerships: Celebrated 37-year partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) representing 100 conservation projects supported and 16-year partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) to preserve ecosystems in Texas and around the world through 34 projects.</li>
</ul>Social:

<ul><li><a href="https://marykayglobal.com/social/" target="_blank">Pink Changing Lives®</a>: $230 million USD donated in monetary and in-kind donations by Mary Kay Inc. and its four Company-sponsored foundations globally since 19962.</li>
	<li>Women’s Empowerment: 600K+ women positively impacted globally through meaningful programs at the global, regional, and local levels as of 2024.</li>
	<li>Future of STEM: 37 grants awarded to young women from 16 countries pursuing STEM careers and 8 grants awarded to female students through the “Madam C.J. Walker Scholarships” with The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) sponsored by Mary Kay as of 2024.</li>
	<li>Impact Partnerships: Mary Kay served as a special award organization at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in 2024.</li>
	<li>Women Powered: 63% of the global workforce at Mary Kay are female and 57% of leadership positions are held by women in our top 10 markets. 60% of our Executive team is female3.</li>
	<li>Global Footprint: Mary Kay expanded into Kyrgyzstan.</li>
	<li>Digitalization: Reimagined the digital selling experience through embracing digital opportunities while maintaining the hallmark of personalized service and attention our Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs) are known for. In 2024, Mary Kay launched the “Phygital” campaign in Mexico and Brazil with Colombia to follow in 2025.</li>
	<li>Advocacy: Engaged in 100+ trade associations globally on a range of policy issues from direct selling and entrepreneurship to personal care and supply chain and logistics. In Brazil, Mary Kay contributed to the G20 Employment &amp; Education Task Force (B20) <a href="https://b20brazil.org/employment-education" target="_blank">Policy Paper</a>.</li>
</ul>Economic:

IN 2024 AND 2025, MARY KAY EARNED SIGNIFICANT RECOGNITIONS: 

<ul><li>Named the <a href="https://newsroom.marykay.com/media/one-two-three-peat-mary-kay-inc-named-1-direct-selling-brand-of-skin-care-and-color-cosmetics-in-the-world-for-three-years-in-a-row/" target="_blank">#1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World</a>4 by Euromonitor International for three consecutive years, in 2023, 2024, and 2025.</li>
	<li>Ranked #9 on Forbes’s <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/haniyarae/2025/04/17/meet-americas-best-brands-for-social-impact-2025/" target="_blank">Best Brands for Social Impact 2025</a> out of 3,900 brands. Mary Kay is the only beauty brand in the Top 10 and the only direct selling company on the list.</li>
	<li>Ranked #11 in the Women’s Wear Daily Beauty Inc.’s <a href="https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/lists/top-beauty-companies-in-the-world-2024-1237087322/" target="_blank">2024 Top 100 Beauty Companies</a> released in 2025.</li>
	<li>Five Stars rating on Newsweek 2025 <a href="https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-greatest-workplaces-women-2025" target="_blank">America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women</a>.</li>
	<li>Honored with a <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241030751579/en/Mary-Kay-Recognized-for-Conservation-Leadership-for-Second-Year-in-a-Row-at-the-2024-Texan-by-Nature-20" target="_blank">“Leadership in Conservation and Sustainability Award”</a> by Texan By Nature (TxN) in 2023 and again in 2024.</li>
	<li>Received a 2024 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/06/18/2900457/0/en/Tive-Mary-Kay-Win-Top-Supply-Chain-Projects-2024-Award-for-Outstanding-Supply-Chain-Collaboration.html" target="_blank">“Top Supply Chain Award”</a> by The Supply &amp; Demand Chain Executive for priority work on a shipment visibility solution in partnership with Tive, a leading provider.</li>
</ul><figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Ranking logo" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="293c9fcf-02f1-463d-8437-570e64b6a679" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/sustainability-report2_Mary-Kay_071425.png" width="440" height="512" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Mary Kay Inc. ranked #9 on Forbes’s 2025 Best Brands for Social Impact 2025 list out of nearly 3,900 brands. Mary Kay is the only beauty brand in the Top 10 and the only direct selling company on the list. (Photo Courtesy: Mary Kay Inc.)</figcaption></figure>Mary Kay’s 2025 Sustainability Report is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and serves as a benchmark for stakeholders and partners seeking to drive collective impact.

To view the full report, visit <a href="https://marykayglobal.com/sustainability/" target="_blank">here</a>.

About Mary Kay 
One of the original glass ceiling breakers, Mary Kay Ash founded her dream beauty brand in Texas in 1963 with one goal: to enrich women’s lives. That dream has blossomed into a global company with millions of independent sales force members in more than 40 markets. For over 60 years, the Mary Kay opportunity has empowered women to define their own futures through education, mentorship, advocacy, and innovation. Mary Kay is dedicated to investing in the science behind beauty and manufacturing cutting-edge skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances. Mary Kay believes in preserving our planet for future generations, protecting women impacted by cancer and domestic abuse, and encouraging youth to follow their dreams. Learn more at <a href="https://marykayglobal.com/" target="_blank">marykayglobal.com</a>. Find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/marykayglobal" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marykayglobal/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/marykayglobal/mycompany/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/MaryKayGlobal" target="_blank">X</a>. 
 

1 Recyclable only where facilities exist.

2 While the Company has provided philanthropic support to charitable causes for many decades, official documentation began in 1996 with the founding of the Mary Kay Ash Foundation® (U.S.).

3 Women Representation and Leadership at Mary Kay (May 2025). 

4 “Source Euromonitor International Limited; Beauty and Personal Care 2025 Edition, value sales at RSP, 2024 data”

Mary Kay Unveils 2025 Sustainability Report, Underscoring Key Milestones Across Social, Economic, and Environmental Spheres

<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Student from St. Jude." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="51e3028d-a5bd-44c1-9328-b24557b14fee" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/St.%20Jude_Winn%20CIPP_Bristol%20Myers%20Squibb_7.8.25A.jpg" width="450" height="600" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo Credit: Provided by Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program</figcaption></figure><a href="https://winnawards.org/2025/07/winn-cipp-cohort-4/" target="_blank">Originally published by The Robert A. Winn Excellence In Clinical Trials Award Program</a>

The Robert A. Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program (Winn CIPP), a national program out of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, has officially launched its fourth annual cohort, taking place during the summer of 2025. Through the program, sixty-six outstanding medical students from across the United States have begun externships at clinical research sites around the country, united by a shared commitment to the Winn Awards mission of Better Science For All.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Two Students from University of Louisville." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b2a66a28-5d0c-4ef9-9eb7-9b4750fa806f" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/UofL_Winn%20CIPP_Bristol%20Myers%20Squibb_7.8.25B.jpeg" width="375" height="500" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo Credit: Provided by Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program</figcaption></figure>Winn CIPP is a prestigious six-week summer program designed to ignite a passion for community-engaged research among highly talented medical students. The program provides participants with immersive, first-hand exposure to clinical research at top institutions, where they engage in service-learning projects that prioritize real-world impact. The experience culminates in a Symposium in July — held this year in Seattle at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center — where students will gather for a weekend of workshops, educational programming, sharing professional experiences, and networking opportunities.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Four students from Weill Cornell Clinical and Translational Science Center." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f5d32faf-0527-436f-934f-125d1607394c" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Weill%20Cornell_Winn%20CIPP_Bristol%20Myers%20Squibb_7.8.25C.jpeg" width="470" height="500" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo Credit: Provided by Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program</figcaption></figure>Winn CIPP is one of multiple opportunities offered by the Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program, a national initiative implemented under the direction of Dr. Robert A. Winn, Director of VCU Massey that is stewarded by the Medical College of Virginia Foundation (MCV Foundation). The mission: improving participation in clinical trials to drive better health outcomes in all communities and save more lives.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Students from UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) at the Lundquist Institute." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b4f1d68f-3db1-4572-915c-50cc93456d9c" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/UCLA%20Lundquist_Winn%20CIPP_Bristol%20Myers%20Squibb_7.8.25D.jpg" width="400" height="500" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo Credit: Provided by Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program</figcaption></figure>The program is built around a simple but powerful premise that all communities deserve access to clinical trials and the most advanced, evidence-based care. Through Winn CIPP, future physicians learn not only the pathways to becoming clinical investigators but also the critical role of research in ensuring that treatments developed are safe and effective for everyone – and that all patients have access to powerful medical breakthroughs.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Students from Seattle shown." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1db25e69-58f2-4212-9d0c-f14648d21254" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Seattle_Winn%20CIPP_Bristol%20Myers%20Squibb_7.8.25E.jpg" width="640" height="960" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo Credit: Provided by Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program</figcaption></figure>Expert Mentors at Top Institutions Across the U.S.

Winn CIPP students learn the power of a community-centered research-based approach by being mentored at leading clinical and translational research sites across the country, including:

<ul><li>Cedars-Sinai Medical Center</li>
	<li>Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center</li>
	<li>LSU Health Sciences Center</li>
	<li>Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio</li>
	<li>The Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai</li>
	<li>NYU Langone Health Clinical Research Center</li>
	<li>Rush University Heart Center</li>
	<li>St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital</li>
	<li>UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) at the Lundquist Institute</li>
	<li>UCLA (CTSI) at the Westwood campus</li>
	<li>University of Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center</li>
	<li>University of Illinois Cancer Center</li>
	<li>University of Louisville</li>
	<li>VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center</li>
	<li>Wake Forest University School of Medicine</li>
	<li>Weill Cornell Clinical and Translational Science Center</li>
</ul>A Coalition of Visionary Supporters

At the program’s virtual kickoff event, students heard opening remarks from Dr. Robert A. Winn, Director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and namesake of the program. He emphasized the urgency and importance of engaging communities in research — not only for maximum generalizability of the results, but also to expand access to new therapies and offer patients from all communities new options – and hope – when the standard of care is no longer enough.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Team preparing food for the ceremony." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e0d9fe9f-38f9-41d8-9549-500f66d1d3bd" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Winn%20CIPP_Bristol%20Myers%20Squibb_7.8.25F.jpeg" width="375" height="500" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo Credit: Provided by Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program</figcaption></figure>“The world needs researchers who are committed to bringing new treatments to every community, and ensuring those communities are included in clinical trials,” said Dr. Winn. “That’s the only way we can make sure that new treatments work safely for everyone.”

Representatives from some of the program’s funding partners — the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (its establishing partner), as well as Gilead Sciences and Amgen — also shared their support and encouraged students to remain focused and inspired throughout their journeys. The keynote address, delivered by Dr. Brian Rivers, PhD, MPH, Director of the Cancer Health Equity Institute at the Morehouse School of Medicine, illuminated persistent gaps in healthcare and emphasized the importance of researcher-community partnerships to close those divides.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Students shown in an ER." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7226eace-4cbb-4e4e-987e-c0aec62cdfae" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Winn%20CIPP_Bristol%20Myers%20Squibb_7.8.25G.jpg" width="640" height="900" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo Credit: Provided by Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program</figcaption></figure>​​“Ensuring that clinical trials reflect the populations affected by disease is not just a scientific imperative – it is a matter of ensuring all communities benefit from medical progress,” said Catharine Grimes, President of the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, an independent charitable organization with a mission to improve global health. “The students joining the Clinical Investigator Pathway Program represent the next generation of physician-scientists who will lead with purpose, challenge the status quo, and drive meaningful change in how clinical research is conducted.”

The Winn Awards program is unique in its support by multiple pharmaceutical companies, foundations, and organizations collaborating toward a shared goal that they recognize as an urgent priority.

“Gilead Sciences is honored to be a part of this effort and for our ability to collaborate with other industry partners,” said Bilal Piperdi, MD, FACP, Vice President, Clinical Development Oncology. “Right now, the industry really needs to hold our hands together to get important things done – and the Winn Awards is the right place to be at the right time for this. We are thankful to all who are here with us.”

Osa Eisele, MD, MPH, Executive Director and Head of Representation in Clinical Research at Amgen agreed. “True progress in healthcare comes from partnerships that listen, learn, and uplift communities,” she said. “The Winn CIPP is exactly that — an inspiring program that brings together the next generation of clinical investigators and the people they aim to serve, helping to ensure research reflects all patients. Amgen is honored to stand alongside the Winn Awards in advancing this critical work.”
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Students shown in a model of a human colon." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ff0d35ec-4f53-49e4-99af-4259a84eed45" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Winn%20CIPP_Bristol%20Myers%20Squibb_7.8.25H.jpg" width="640" height="960" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo Credit: Provided by Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program</figcaption></figure>Meet the 2025 Winn CIPP Cohort 4 Awardees

Introducing this year’s <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/3e54463638.html" target="_blank">66 awardees</a>, representing medical schools from across the country, as well as their funders:

<ul><li>Saimon Acevedo Ortiz – Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Mary Aina – University of California, Irvine School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Dana Alcin – University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine | Funded by Amgen</li>
	<li>Storm Alexander – University of Virginia School of Medicine | Funded by Amgen</li>
	<li>Eric Alvarado – Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science College of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Lark Amoa – A.T. Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Kawaiola Aoki – Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Briana Armas – Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Joshua Avina – A.T. Still University | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Monique Awanyai – University of California, Davis School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Taylor Bailey – Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science College of Medicine | Funded by Amgen</li>
	<li>Justin Banks – University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences, The Pritzker School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Pedro Bonilla – Michigan State University College of Human Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Cameron Brown – Meharry Medical College | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Destiny Burnett – University of Illinois College of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Jacques Calixte – Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Diego Cano – Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine | Funded by Gilead Sciences</li>
	<li>Melissa Castillo – Michigan State University College of Human Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>De’Von Cato – Saint Louis University School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Chaz Crosby – Tulane University School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Victor Damptey – The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Maxwell de la Paz – University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Amara Dike – Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by Gilead Sciences</li>
	<li>Hailey Egans – Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science College of Medicine | Funded by Amgen</li>
	<li>Ogheneruona Eruvwetere – Meharry Medical College | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Daniel Essien – Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine – Great Falls | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Hayley Estrella – Drexel University College of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Mariana Fernandes Gragnani – Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Aileen Flores – William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Astrid Gomez – University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Gabriela Gomez – Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Jacob Goodbar – University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine | Funded by Amgen</li>
	<li>Matthew Gregory – University of California, Irvine School of Medicine | Funded by Gilead Sciences</li>
	<li>Tsion Habtamu – Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Ifrah Hassan – Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Asma Ibrahim – Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine | Funded by Gilead Sciences</li>
	<li>Dylan Jack – Eastern Virginia Medical School | Funded by Amgen</li>
	<li>Ruby Jewell – Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Irene Jonathan – University of Louisville School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Sabrina Jones – University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Bethlehem Judah – Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Ethan Kau – Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Ryan Kong – University of Illinois College of Medicine | Funded by Gilead Sciences</li>
	<li>Abdul Afeez Lawal – University of Illinois College of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Jose Martinez – Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Esther Masayi – Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Christian Matabang – California University of Science and Medicine – School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Mal Mehari – Rutgers New Jersey Medical School | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Karla Navarro – Michigan State University College of Human Medicine | Funded by Gilead Sciences</li>
	<li>Jewel Ng – Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Adewumi Omoniyi – University of Illinois College of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Tony Ong – University of California, Davis School of Medicine | Funded by Gilead Sciences</li>
	<li>Alisa Pairmore – Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Alvaro Perez Daisson – Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Hiyori Roberts – Tulane University School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Samuel Saintil – William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Ernesha Salcedo – Southern Illinois University School of Medicine | Funded by Gilead Sciences</li>
	<li>Alejandra Silva Hernandez – University of Washington School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Andre Smith – New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Nathan Smith – Tulane University School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Katelynn Soto – Indiana University School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Katelynn Tran – California University of Science and Medicine – School of Medicine | Funded by Gilead Sciences</li>
	<li>Robert Tran – University of California, Irvine School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Tiffany Trieu – University of California, Riverside School of Medicine | Funded by Gilead Sciences</li>
	<li>Kyron Wicker – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine-Erie | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Bishoy Yacoub – Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
</ul>Poised to become future leaders in clinical research and community health, Winn CIPP students are working to ensure that tomorrow’s treatments are built with, by, and for the communities they serve.

Winn CIPP Welcomes Cohort 4 Medical Students Focused on Connecting Communities to Clinical Research

<img alt="Young person holding a tablet. " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d21316f9-5dde-4878-ad3c-d5edcea07415" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Responsible%20AI_GoDaddy_6.2.25A.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="854" loading="lazy" /><a href="https://social.godaddy/sustainability" target="_blank">Originally published in GoDaddy's 2024 Sustainability Report</a>

Responsible AI

Staying ahead of the curve means constantly evolving both the technology and also how we use it.

As evolving technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning (ML), agentic AI, GenAI, and other similar tools (collectively, AI) continue to shape the future, GoDaddy is moving right alongside these transformative technologies to better serve entrepreneurs worldwide. We’re committed to using AI responsibly and ethically, ensuring it advances our mission of helping business owners succeed while creating meaningful value for their businesses.

GoDaddy aims to harness AI to inspire creativity and save time and help entrepreneurs everywhere grow their business. By using these tools thoughtfully, we’re empowering both our customers and employees to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Integrating AI

To us, responsible AI means leveraging all forms of AI in a safe, trustworthy, and ethical manner. As these technologies become increasingly prevalent, we’re working to address potential risks like algorithmic bias and misinformation, while ensuring we’re advancing opportunities for our business. We’ve put measures in place to guide the design, development, and deployment of AI, ensuring it’s used responsibly and in alignment with our core values.

Our responsible AI approach includes strategies for mitigating potential risks, such as identifying potentially inaccurate, misleading, or sensitive information and implementing controls where needed. We regularly update our methodologies to ensure they align with GoDaddy’s <a href="https://s23.q4cdn.com/406380394/files/doc_downloads/gov/2022/GD-Code-of-Business-Conduct-Ethics.pdf" target="_blank">Code of Business Conduct and Ethics</a>, and we take proactive steps to minimize the risk of bias and maximize accuracy.

At GoDaddy, we thrive on a culture of innovation, creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. That’s why we offer technical AI-related training and workshops to empower our employees and fuel their innovative thinking. We prioritize open communication and cross-team collaboration, leading to breakthroughs that help solve complex challenges. As AI technologies evolve, we stay vigilant about the risks associated with GenAI, including misinformation and algorithmic bias. Our AI and ML Governance Council plays a key role in overseeing these efforts, ensuring proper guardrails are in place for responsible and ethical AI use.

AI is central to our culture of innovation, and we carefully vet all partnerships we pursue. Our due diligence process involves evaluating potential opportunities to enhance customer experience and business operations while evaluating risks. We work with our Legal, Information Technology (IT), and Risk Teams to conduct thorough assessments, focusing on alignment with our ethical standards, data privacy, compliance with regulations, and performance reliability. You can read more about our Responsible AI policies <a href="https://www.godaddy.com/resources/godaddy-responsible-ai" target="_blank">here</a>.

AI for GoDaddy’s Employees

While we leverage AI to optimize processes externally for our customers, we increasingly focus on using AI internally to improve efficiency,innovation, and productivity. For example, AI helps us optimize code, identify bugs, and streamline development processes. In 2023, we launched an AI coding assistant to aid developers in writing code faster, reducing effort by quickly cycling through code lines, suggesting functions, and allowing developers to decide what to accept or refine.

GoDaddy Content as a Service, our internal AI tool, is designed to enhance employee productivity while protecting data. This bespoke AI tool provides access to a wide range of AI models and enables employees to ask questions, select different models for specific tasks, and even perform coding and privacy adjustments. Specialized "companions" within the tool are tailored to assist with specific workflows, offering targeted support. This technology serves as a valuable review tool, boosting both technical and non-technical employees and enabling everyone to polish their ideas and maximize productivity.

We believe in empowering our employees with the skills to effectively use AI, and we’ve taken steps to ensure they have access to the tools and training they need. From frequent AI newsletters to a variety of GenAI training, we provide a variety of resources to improve digital literacy and make AI accessible for all.

AI for GoDaddy’s Customers

By integrating AI into our products, services, and customer care, we’re helping boost efficiency and accuracy of customer support routing, allowing us to meet our customers' needs faster and more effectively. While AI helps streamline many of the processes, like our Natural Language Processing technology as part of our proprietary Large Language Model (LLM) described in the <a href="https://img1.wsimg.com/cdnassets/m/30532b350175483d/original/2024_GoDaddy_Sustainability_Report.pdf" target="_blank">Customer Experience</a> section (page 12), GoDaddy Guides are always available, offering personalized support and expert assistance when needed. This blend of AI and human expertise helps ensure our customers have the tools and support they need to succeed.

Our Guides have access to a Guide Assist Bot Interface, which pulls information from our vast catalog of help articles and front of site to help Guides to better assist our customers. GoDaddy also provides customers with a free, curated <a href="https://www.godaddy.com/resources/ai-prompts-for-small-business" target="_blank">AI Prompt Library</a> with customizable prompts to boost their business.

To help save small business owners time in growing and establishing their online presence, we include GoDaddy Airo® when a customer registers a domain name with GoDaddy. GoDaddy Airo makes leveraging the power of AI easier for anyone wanting to start a business or take their existing one to the next level. Learn more about the key features of GoDaddy Airo <a href="https://www.godaddy.com/resources/news/what-is-godaddy-airo" target="_blank">here</a>.

AI EDUCATION WITH EMPOWER BY GODADDY

As part of our Empower by GoDaddy program, in September 2024, GoDaddy hosted an AI for Small Business Summit, bringing together entrepreneurs to discuss practical ways to integrate AI into their businesses. By supporting GoDaddy's mission to empower entrepreneurs everywhere, the summit helped equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in the digital age, all while fostering a sense of community and providing networking opportunities.

Additionally in 2024, Empower by GoDaddy made significant strides in integrating AI education across the program, including supporting communities through providing access to cutting- edge technology and resources. This involved the introduction of a course on GenAI, which provided participants with foundational knowledge about AI technologies and their practical applications in business. Complemented by an on-demand webinar that built on the introductory content, the course ensured entrepreneurs could learn at their own pace and revisit the material as needed.

<ul><li>An impressive 96% of entrepreneurs who completed the course "Boost your business with GenAI" would recommend it to a friend or colleague.</li>
</ul>To learn more, read our <a href="https://social.godaddy/2024sustainability" target="_blank">2024 Sustainability Report</a>.

About This Report

This GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report details our progress toward our corporate sustainability goals, strategies, and initiatives in support of our overarching corporate mission and values. Unless otherwise noted, this report reflects our corporate sustainability performance across our global operations covering the fiscal year period from January 1 to December 31, 2024. To demonstrate our commitment to transparent communication regarding our sustainability progress, we routinely share updates through our <a href="https://www.godaddy.com/godaddy-for-good/sustainability" target="_blank">website</a> and our annual Sustainability Report. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback on this report by contacting <a href="mailto:esg@godaddy.com" target="_blank">ESG@GoDaddy.com</a>.

This report references the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, includes select Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) metrics for the Internet Media and Services sector, and the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). We also disclose our contributions and progress toward priority UN SDGs. For additional information on how we align with these frameworks and key indicators demonstrating our sustainability performance, please refer to the <a href="https://img1.wsimg.com/cdnassets/m/30532b350175483d/original/2024_GoDaddy_Sustainability_Report.pdf" target="_blank">Frameworks &amp; Metrics</a> section.

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: Responsible Governance & Operations | Responsible AI 

<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3cd2236f-a592-4075-8453-cdfe78eac7ab" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Selections_NoMoon_Moonshot_JazErenburg_5650_Final-v2.png" width="640" height="1114" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Artwork by Jaz Erenberg</figcaption></figure>BALTIMORE, July 11, 2025 /CSRwire/ - <a href="https://www.troweprice.com/en/us/about-us/corporate-responsibility/trp-foundation" target="_blank">The T. Rowe Price Foundation</a>, in partnership with <a href="https://ignitecapital.org/" target="_blank">Ignite Capital</a>, has announced the Baltimore-based social entrepreneurs selected for Moonshot, an initiative designed to connect the T. Rowe Price community with local entrepreneurs focused on Baltimore’s economic growth and social impact.

The program provides each entrepreneur with a financial award, a series of individualized and group growth-focused capacity-building sessions, and the opportunity to engage with T. Rowe Price associates and partners. The initiative continues to demonstrate T. Rowe Price’s long-term support of business sustainability and community investment.

“Moonshot is another way that the T. Rowe Price Foundation supports bold, community-minded organizations that are building lasting solutions. We are proud to contribute to their growth as they foster innovation and sustainability in Baltimore and beyond,” said Raymone Jackson, president of the T. Rowe Price Foundation.

“We’re honored to collaborate with T. Rowe Price on their Moonshot initiative to support social entrepreneurs as they scale, attract investment and drive community-led change,” said Jay Nwachu, president and CEO of Innovation Works and Ignite Capital. “These leaders are building enterprises that center on equity, resilience, and community, and we’re committed to helping them grow their impact.”

THE 2025 MOONSHOT PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE:

<ul><li>Trevor Pryce, founder of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ovfx-studio/posts/" target="_blank">OVFX</a> — A former NFL player turned media entrepreneur, Pryce operates a live-action animation and media studio in East Baltimore. His studio holds rights to original film, television and gaming IP, and has produced multiple Netflix series.</li>
	<li>Sid Sharma, cofounder of <a href="https://wildbaykombucha.com/" target="_blank">Wild Bay</a> — Sharma leads a fast-growing beverage company with expanding distribution capabilities that focuses on sustainability and health. Wild Bay Kombucha donates 1% of sales to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and offers beverages in eco-friendly packaging.</li>
	<li>Nnadagi Isa, cofounder of <a href="https://lortush.com/" target="_blank">Lor Tush</a> — Lor Tush is redefining sustainable luxury with plant-based personal care products for the hospitality industry. Their eco-friendly essentials offer high-end hotels and resorts a blend of comfort and environmental responsibility.</li>
	<li>Nicole Foster, founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.sommos.live/" target="_blank">Sommos</a> — Sommos is an artificial intelligence-powered storytelling platform that helps families preserve and share memories. Foster is a public health and legal expert.</li>
	<li>Crystal I. Berger, founder of <a href="https://www.joinebo.com/" target="_blank">EBO</a> — Berger, a former senior producer at FOX News, has launched two AI platforms that streamline media operations and vet talent using data analytics. Recognized by Forbes and Technical.ly, the Baltimore native is a leader in media innovation.</li>
</ul>###

ABOUT T. ROWE PRICE

T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ-GS: TROW) is a leading global asset management firm, entrusted with managing $1.62 trillion in client assets as of May 31, 2025, about two-thirds of which are retirement-related. Renowned for over 85 years of investment excellence, retirement leadership, and independent proprietary research, the firm leverages its longstanding expertise to ask better questions that can drive better investment decisions. Built on a culture of integrity and prioritizing client interests, T. Rowe Price empowers millions of investors worldwide to thrive amidst evolving markets.

Visit <a href="https://www.troweprice.com/corporate/us/en/press.html?van=newsroom" target="_blank">troweprice.com/newsroom</a> for news and public policy commentary.

T. ROWE PRICE PUBLIC RELATIONS CONTACTS:

Tiane Harrison 
410-577-2216 <a href="mailto:tiane.harrison@troweprice.com" target="_blank">tiane.harrison@troweprice.com</a>

<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="713e7748-dca0-42ef-9b0d-a7ab7e5c30e7" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Best-Brands-Socia-%20Impact_Mary-Kay_01525_1.jpg" width="640" height="1350" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Mary Kay Inc. ranked #9 on Forbes’s 2025 Best Brands for Social Impact 2025 list out of nearly 3,900 brands. Mary Kay is the only beauty brand in the Top 10 and the only direct selling company on the list. (Photo Courtesy: Mary Kay Inc.)</figcaption></figure>Originally published on <a href="https://newsroom.marykay.com/." target="_blank">https://newsroom.marykay.com/</a>

In July, Mary Kay Inc. announced it has been recognized by Forbes for the second year in a row, clinching #9 on the 2025 <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4429958-1&amp;h=1773099799&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Flists%2Fbest-brands-social-impact%2F%3Fsh%3D223d49eb1f90&amp;a=Best+Brands+for+Social+Impact" target="_blank">Best Brands for Social Impact</a> list and being the only beauty brand, and the only direct selling brand recognized in the Top 10.

To produce the third-annual Social Impact list, Forbes partnered with data insights company HundredX, which surveys consumers on their perceptions of a brand’s values, social stances, sustainability, and community support. The final list of 300 relied on more than 4.4 million consumer ratings across 3,900 brands. 

The coveted award aligns with Mary Kay’s <a href="https://marykayglobal.com/social/" target="_blank">Pink Changing Lives®</a> strategy, the multi-faceted giving platform that stands at the heart of everything the Company does to empower women around the globe. During the interview with Forbes, Mary Kay’s Chief Brand and Scientific Officer <a href="https://marykayglobal.com/leadership/lucy-gildea/" target="_blank">Dr. Lucy Gildea</a> shared the many ways the Company supports women’s causes and explains how Mary Kay continues to pave the way for women to lead and succeed. 

FORBES: What makes Mary Kay customers love Mary Kay?

Lucy Gildea: Mary Kay was founded on a dream to enrich women’s lives around the world with a product portfolio rooted in science and a corporate mission focused on empowering women and protecting our natural resources. Sixty plus years later, I am confident this is a winning formula to meet global consumer needs while taking care of our most precious resources - people and our planet. As part of my role as Mary Kay’s Chief Brand and Scientific Officer, it is my job to captivate our current customers and Independent Beauty Consultants and invite a new generation to fall in love with our brand. 

FORBES: What sort of initiatives has Mary Kay led in social impact and sustainability from 2024 until now to make customers love the brand?

Lucy Gildea: Sustainability – broadly encompassing economic, environmental, and social aspects—is deeply rooted in the Mary Kay story and has been integral to our company culture for over 60 years.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Smiling man holding up a child with a large group of kids around them" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="45f3341a-21c4-4660-8821-96010db61ed2" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Best-Brands-Socia-%20Impact_Mary-Kay_01525_2.jpg" width="640" height="656" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Mary Kay has been partnering with The Reiner Meutsch Foundation supporting FLY &amp; HELP for 12 years building 10 schools to-date in support of children’s education in third-world countries. In 2025, the 11th Mary Kay sponsored school opens in Sri Lanka. (Photo Courtesy: The Reiner Meutsch Foundation)</figcaption></figure> In 1963, Mary Kay Ash created her iconic company on the premise of providing entrepreneurial and leadership opportunities to all women. This still holds true today – 60% of the executive team are female. The company is equally committed to fueling the futures of women in the workplace; 62% of its global R&amp;D team and 81% of its Global Brand Marketing and Creative Studio team are women.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="students in classroom" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="fef1f2e4-732f-4317-ad42-b5f99549358e" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Best-Brands-Socia-%20Impact_Mary-Kay_01525_3.jpg" width="640" height="667" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>In 2022, Mary Kay and the Zhejiang Xinhua Compassion Education Foundation launched the “Hope for Pearl Program” to support high-achieving female students from low-income families. To date, 93 girls - including 42 in 2024 - have received tuition and living support to complete high school debt-free. (Photo Courtesy: Mary Kay China)</figcaption></figure>More examples from Dr. Lucy Gildea regarding Mary Kay’s commitment to social impact and sustainability:

<ul><li>Mary Kay champions the next generation of female STEM leaders, awarding nearly 40 grants to young women pursuing their STEM dreams around the world. </li>
	<li>With a focus on empowering women, advancing cancer research and ending domestic violence, Mary Kay has invested over $230 million in global charitable programs and partnerships impacting the lives of millions of women.</li>
	<li>Mary Kay’s commitment to sustainability is evident across every aspect of its operations, from reducing water usage in its global manufacturing facilities to a 38-year partnership with The Nature Conservancy to protect and conserve the wetlands in the Gulf of Mexico, and global projects to restore coral reefs and improve ocean biodiversity.</li>
	<li>The company also plays a significant role in protecting biodiversity, using sustainable paper sources for packaging, and partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant over 1.4 million trees globally.</li>
	<li>Mary Kay is dedicated to responsible ingredient sourcing, with 80% of its shea butter and 93% of its palm oil certified, while prioritizing recyclable and biodegradable materials in its packaging.</li>
</ul>***

About Mary Kay

One of the original glass ceiling breakers, Mary Kay Ash founded her dream beauty brand in Texas in 1963 with one goal: to enrich women’s lives. Learn more at <a href="https://marykayglobal.com/" target="_blank">marykayglobal.com</a>. Find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/marykayglobal" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marykayglobal/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/marykayglobal/mycompany/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/MaryKayGlobal" target="_blank">X</a>.

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In July, Mary Kay Inc. announced it has been recognized by Forbes for the second year in a row, clinching #9 on the 2025 Best Brands for Social Impact list and being the only beauty brand, and the only direct selling brand recognized in the Top 10.

More Than Lipstick: Mary Kay’s Pink Changing Lives Earns Forbes Top 10 Social Impact Spot

<img alt="Mandy Marcellette, Technical Project Manager, GoDaddy." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="20151095-71bf-4985-bd46-09229a384d05" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Mandy%20Marcellette_GoDaddy_7.16.25A1.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="626" loading="lazy" /><a href="https://www.godaddy.com/resources/news/freedom-to-explore-meet-mandy-marcellette" target="_blank">Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library</a>

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your current role.

Hi! I’m Mandy, currently working as a Technical Project Manager. My day-to-day work involves bringing people and systems together to solve complex problems - whether that’s aligning teams, untangling processes, or translating big ideas into real results. I love helping things run smoother, smarter, and with a little more heart. I’d describe myself as someone who’s equal parts organized and imaginative, and I find a lot of joy in making work feel purposeful.

Can you describe your journey to becoming a Technical Project Manager and what motivated you to pursue this career?

My journey has been anything but traditional - and I’m thankful for that. I started in a frontline role and kept following the trail of curiosity, asking "how can this be better?" at every step. I moved through roles in sales, training, quality, and enablement, always leaning into problem-solving and people-first thinking. Eventually, I realized project management was the perfect space for me - it blends structure with creativity and lets me make a meaningful difference behind the scenes. It wasn’t a straight path, but every step shaped how I lead today.

How do you handle tight deadlines or shifting priorities?

Honestly? I take a deep breath, zoom out, find a good playlist, and make a plan. I’ve learned that agility doesn’t mean chaos - it means knowing what matters most and staying flexible without losing focus. I’m big on transparency and clear communication, so if things shift (as they often do), I try to keep everyone grounded and moving together. I also keep snacks nearby. It helps. A lot.

How has GoDaddy supported your personal growth and learning initiatives?

I’ve had the freedom to explore ideas, step into new spaces, and learn through hands-on experience. I’m someone who thrives when there’s room to be curious, and GoDaddy has created space for that - from learning about emerging tech to leading creative side projects. I’ve grown more here than I ever expected, both professionally and personally.

Why should job seekers look to join GoDaddy?

Because it’s a place where real people do meaningful work. It’s not just about the job you’re hired into - it’s about what you’re encouraged to grow into.

<blockquote>
There’s room here to be curious, to experiment, and to have your voice heard.
</blockquote>

And if you’re someone who likes blending creativity with impact, this is a great place to do that.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

I’m creative through and through. Outside of work, you’ll probably find me throwing clay on the pottery wheel, working on illustrations for a children’s project about big philosophical questions, or experimenting with new ideas around sustainability and design. I love timeless aesthetics, deep conversations, and finding beauty in everyday life. Also: I have a Doberman named Duke who keeps me active, and a cat named Pico who keeps me humble.
<img alt="Mandy working on a pottery project." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="92beb161-b285-4786-80b2-a82cf9e8db96" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Mandy%20Marcellette_GoDaddy_7.16.25D1.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="600" loading="lazy" /><img alt="Mandy shown by a stone wall overlooking the ocean." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f29ed7d6-8ea5-4984-b55d-efb674bb31a1" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Mandy%20Marcellette_GoDaddy_7.16.25B1.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="624" loading="lazy" /><img alt="Mandy and her friend on a hike." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4d358fc5-651c-4e42-94b9-0855b8bf1133" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Mandy%20Marcellette_GoDaddy_7.16.25C1_0.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="500" loading="lazy" /> 

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<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Two people in a wheat field as the sun sets" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9adbedcc-b777-4740-9f6e-a2c7ee98090e" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Building-trust-transparency-long-term-partnerships-regenerative-agriculture_GRIFFITH-FOODS_071125.jpg" width="640" height="675" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo courtesy of iStock</figcaption></figure><a href="https://agfundernews.com/griffith-foods-on-building-trust-transparency-and-long-term-partnerships-in-regenerative-agriculture" target="_blank">Originally published on AgFunderNews</a>

Operating mid-supply chain has some advantages when it comes to implementing regenerative agriculture practices, says Anne Jacobs, global regenerative agriculture manager at US-based food manufacturer Griffith Foods.

Griffith Foods makes ingredients that range from seasoning blends and sauces to dough mixes, texture components, and functional blends for meats that enhance flavor and color. Its roots in food innovation go all the way back to the early twentieth century, when the company’s founders saw the need for more science in the food industry.

Today, the company, which is still family owned, operates across 30 countries, working with some of the largest CPGs and meat-processing groups in the world.

Click <a href="https://agfundernews.com/griffith-foods-on-building-trust-transparency-and-long-term-partnerships-in-regenerative-agriculture" target="_blank">here</a> to read more on AgFunderNews.

Operating mid-supply chain has some advantages when it comes to implementing regenerative agriculture practices, says Anne Jacobs, global regenerative agriculture manager at US-based food manufacturer Griffith Foods.

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