The Broadcasting Board of Governors established an interim management structure for its International Broadcasting Bureau. André Mendes was appointed Director of Global Operations, Robert Bole Director of Global Strategy, and Suzie Carroll Director of Global Communications. This interim structure will provide oversight until a new CEO is hired to help reform the agency. The changes are meant to leverage the strengths of these three leaders as the agency searches for a CEO.
This document discusses the interdependence between rural and urban areas and the importance of strengthening their connections. It provides examples of how improved broadband access can help level the playing field for rural communities by expanding access to healthcare, education, civic participation, and remote employment opportunities. One such example is Teleworks USA, which connects rural residents in eastern Kentucky with remote jobs nationwide through partnerships with local colleges and broadband infrastructure developed by the Peoples Rural Telephone Cooperative. However, rural areas still face challenges in competing with urban areas for resources and investments due to weaker institutions and civic capacity.
This document provides a summary of Kenneth G. Meuser's professional experience and qualifications. It outlines his career in strategic communications, public relations, and governmental affairs spanning over various industries including transportation, healthcare, and the military. Key highlights include his current role as Public Affairs Director for a major transportation company where he manages external communications, media relations, and social media. He has extensive experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans for both public and private sector organizations.
The document highlights 5 of the most influential CIOs of 2012, including Theresa Wise of Delta Air Lines who successfully merged two airlines while revitalizing their IT systems; Paul Coby of John Lewis who transformed an aged IT infrastructure; Catherine Bruno of Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems who focused on electronic health records; Chris Perretta of State Street Corporation who emphasizes strategic planning and automation; and Jennifer Rigby of the Department of Energy and Climate Change who utilizes green IT and cloud computing.
Matthew Levine has over 25 years of experience in communications and marketing roles. He has held director level positions at Research to Prevent Blindness, United Jewish Communities, and Home Box Office. Levine is skilled in branding organizations, developing websites, synthesizing research into compelling narratives, and transforming internal communications. He is a heart-of-the-matter strategist experienced in conceiving and implementing integrated programs to further organizational mission and values.
- Morgante Wilson Architects promoted Renata Buenrostro to Director of Architectural Interiors.
- Gensler appointed Helen Hopton and Aleksandar "Sasha" Zeljic as new Principals in their Chicago office. They also appointed Jim Prendergast and Russell Gilchrist as new award-winning Principals.
- Epstein hired Michael J. Kaufman as Vice President of Business Development to focus on industrial clients.
When David Bray became CIO of the FCC in 2013, he found an organization with significant IT issues - there were over 200 outdated systems, most over 10 years old, and the FCC was spending 70-80% of its budget on maintenance. Bray introduced reforms to make the FCC more digital, agile, and efficient by moving systems to the cloud, reducing costs, and changing the culture. He established goals of agility, resilience, and efficiency, and principles of becoming data-centric, adapting existing solutions, and using cloud-based security. Rather than enforcing top-down changes, Bray promoted "bottom-up" input and action from employees as "change agents" and "intrapreneurs" to identify
Luz Weinberg is a communications professional who has served on the City Commission of Aventura, Florida since 2005. She was also appointed to the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority board of directors in 2013. She currently works as the Director of Communications for Bouygues Construction, managing communications for the PortMiami Tunnel and Brickell City Centre projects. She has a background in politics, healthcare administration, and public relations and is an experienced public speaker.
Deborah Kilroe, CBO's Director of Communications, discusses the key tenets of effective communication at CBO in a presentation to the OECD’s Committee of Senior Budget Officials.
This document discusses the interdependence between rural and urban areas and the importance of strengthening their connections. It provides examples of how improved broadband access can help level the playing field for rural communities by expanding access to healthcare, education, civic participation, and remote employment opportunities. One such example is Teleworks USA, which connects rural residents in eastern Kentucky with remote jobs nationwide through partnerships with local colleges and broadband infrastructure developed by the Peoples Rural Telephone Cooperative. However, rural areas still face challenges in competing with urban areas for resources and investments due to weaker institutions and civic capacity.
This document provides a summary of Kenneth G. Meuser's professional experience and qualifications. It outlines his career in strategic communications, public relations, and governmental affairs spanning over various industries including transportation, healthcare, and the military. Key highlights include his current role as Public Affairs Director for a major transportation company where he manages external communications, media relations, and social media. He has extensive experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans for both public and private sector organizations.
The document highlights 5 of the most influential CIOs of 2012, including Theresa Wise of Delta Air Lines who successfully merged two airlines while revitalizing their IT systems; Paul Coby of John Lewis who transformed an aged IT infrastructure; Catherine Bruno of Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems who focused on electronic health records; Chris Perretta of State Street Corporation who emphasizes strategic planning and automation; and Jennifer Rigby of the Department of Energy and Climate Change who utilizes green IT and cloud computing.
Matthew Levine has over 25 years of experience in communications and marketing roles. He has held director level positions at Research to Prevent Blindness, United Jewish Communities, and Home Box Office. Levine is skilled in branding organizations, developing websites, synthesizing research into compelling narratives, and transforming internal communications. He is a heart-of-the-matter strategist experienced in conceiving and implementing integrated programs to further organizational mission and values.
- Morgante Wilson Architects promoted Renata Buenrostro to Director of Architectural Interiors.
- Gensler appointed Helen Hopton and Aleksandar "Sasha" Zeljic as new Principals in their Chicago office. They also appointed Jim Prendergast and Russell Gilchrist as new award-winning Principals.
- Epstein hired Michael J. Kaufman as Vice President of Business Development to focus on industrial clients.
When David Bray became CIO of the FCC in 2013, he found an organization with significant IT issues - there were over 200 outdated systems, most over 10 years old, and the FCC was spending 70-80% of its budget on maintenance. Bray introduced reforms to make the FCC more digital, agile, and efficient by moving systems to the cloud, reducing costs, and changing the culture. He established goals of agility, resilience, and efficiency, and principles of becoming data-centric, adapting existing solutions, and using cloud-based security. Rather than enforcing top-down changes, Bray promoted "bottom-up" input and action from employees as "change agents" and "intrapreneurs" to identify
Luz Weinberg is a communications professional who has served on the City Commission of Aventura, Florida since 2005. She was also appointed to the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority board of directors in 2013. She currently works as the Director of Communications for Bouygues Construction, managing communications for the PortMiami Tunnel and Brickell City Centre projects. She has a background in politics, healthcare administration, and public relations and is an experienced public speaker.
Deborah Kilroe, CBO's Director of Communications, discusses the key tenets of effective communication at CBO in a presentation to the OECD’s Committee of Senior Budget Officials.
Item # 9 - Appointment to Boards & Commissionahcitycouncil
This document summarizes an ordinance appointing individuals to serve on various boards and commissions in the City of Alamo Heights for terms ending in May 2025. It lists the names of newly appointed and returning members to the Planning & Zoning Commission, Architectural Review Board, and Board of Adjustment. The ordinance appointment process is consistent with the city's procedures for board and commission selections and terms are for two years.
This document provides an overview of an issue of the InnoGov magazine from May 2009. It includes articles on strategies for finding and retaining top talent, an interview with Marcus Peacock on the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART), and information on upcoming policy forums. The main article discusses the professional networking site GovLoop, which aims to connect federal, state and local government employees. It provides five reasons for its creation: to open up the government community, meet new people, break down silos, provide an outlet for ideas, and serve as a central hub.
Human: Thank you, that was a concise 3 sentence summary that captured the key information from the document.
The SDLG Project will undertake research and information dissemination to clarify the roles and authorities of local governments in Bangladesh. Key activities include:
1. Partnering with universities to sponsor research on key local governance issues and hold national conferences to disseminate findings and discuss needed policy reforms.
2. Publishing research reports and policy briefs on topics like the implementation of new local government laws, the status of women officials, and innovative local government practices.
3. Launching an online local governance resource center and knowledge management system to ensure widespread access to research and example of best practices.
Holli Baumunk, Vice President of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation for the past seven years, has been named President & CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) July 12. An accomplished economic development executive, Baumunk was chosen last year as Colorado’s Economic Developer of the Year by the Economic Development Council of Colorado, and is well known to many in the Colorado Bioscience Industry, having worked closely with the CBSA on numerous initiatives over the years.
Resume/CV of Sebastian W. James, Chicago, IL 081518Sebastian James
Sebastian W. James is a graduate student at Loyola University Chicago pursuing a Master's degree in Global Strategic Communication. He has over 15 years of experience in communications, marketing, and technology roles in both the public and private sectors. His background includes positions at TransUnion, Blue1647 - CivicBlue, and Cook County Government, where he specialized in social media strategy, content creation, and digital communications. James is currently focusing his studies on technology, communication strategy, and media.
The BCU Neighborhood Plan was created through an extensive community engagement process involving hundreds of residents and stakeholders over several years. Workshops were held to develop a shared vision for the neighborhood, identify strategic priorities, and formulate a draft plan. The plan focuses on improving safety, developing an urban village atmosphere, fostering diversity and affordable housing, and strengthening local businesses and job opportunities. Near-term priority actions were also identified to help guide initial implementation efforts led by the BCU steering committee and neighborhood volunteers. The plan serves as a framework for ongoing resident-led revitalization of the Bergen Communities neighborhood.
The document summarizes South Sudan's digital engagement strategy. It outlines the country's vision to make ICT a driver of economic growth and development. Key points include establishing policies and regulations to liberalize the telecom market and expand infrastructure to rural areas. The strategy aims to facilitate access to communications services to generate jobs, alleviate poverty, and provide government services to citizens. It also discusses establishing various institutions like an ICT agency and regulatory authority to coordinate implementation and oversee the growing communications sector through public-private partnerships.
Luz Weinberg is a dynamic communications strategist with extensive public and private sector experience in operations, stakeholder management, media relations, government affairs, and community outreach. She has held leadership roles such as CEO of her own consulting firm, gubernatorial appointee, and city commissioner. Her career highlights include developing communications strategies for large infrastructure projects and managing public relations for a $2 billion clean energy project in Canada.
The Digital Media MBA Summit is a collaborative annual summit organised by MBA students from Judge Business School (Cambridge), Manchester Business School and Said Business School (Oxford).
This year the summit will be held on 7th of May in London.
The mainstream phenomenon of Social Media looks set to radically change the way businesses communicate. With corporations, global brands, governments, and newspapers embracing blogs and Twitter feeds as key elements in their communication strategies, Social Media is definitely no longer a fad.
The Digital Media MBA Summit 2010 will bring together industry experts from around the world to share their knowledge on this area and also explore interesting case studies. The conference aims to address core issues such as monetization, future technologies/services, engaging social groups with brands and how businesses can get the most out of social and business networks.
1) Quitlogix is working with Context Digital to improve their website, which is expected to launch in mid-late 2016. The new website will allow more interaction between participants and coaches.
2) Dr. Amy Lukowski has been updating the Breathe Easy guide to make it more user-friendly for participants over the past year. Changes include removing some images and content and adding more relatable images.
3) Some smaller updates include potentially expanding mental health questions to more states and a cancer treatment center offering free lung cancer screenings to heavy smokers ages 55-77 in some states starting in early 2022.
Reference from Joel Stutz, Ph.D., department chairmanWilliam J. Brown
Bill Brown has been a key part of the CIS Department's e-commerce program since 1999 as an adjunct instructor. As General Manager and Vice President of e-commerce for two large corporations, he has built profitable internet businesses. He led the strategic development of Interval International's websites, driving $3 million in annual earnings and $12 million in annual cost savings. Previously, he led strategic planning and marketing for a web portal and radio station. Brown developed his practical experience into a quality learning experience for his students. He is an asset to the program through his education, professional experience, and efforts to help students like developing an internship program and career networking site.
Peter M. Welsh founded his strategic consulting company last year to leverage his over 20 years of experience in executive public policy and private sector development. The business has grown rapidly working with successful clients in real estate and construction. For 2015, the goals are to continue exceptional client services while expanding to higher education and healthcare. The company will also pursue international clients needing guidance on Massachusetts business practices. Peter's experience includes transforming Boston City Hospital and developing the South Boston Seaport through his roles with Mayor Menino and Suffolk Construction. He advises clients on building consensus for projects through understanding stakeholders and creating a strategic public process roadmap.
The document summarizes 10 challenges facing public managers in the coming decade according to the IBM Center for The Business of Government.
1) Fiscal sanity will be challenged by rising costs of healthcare and retirement programs that threaten to overwhelm budgets at all levels of government, requiring reform of federal programs.
2) A crisis of competence could emerge as experienced baby boomer federal workers retire without enough new hires and trainees ready to replace them, exacerbated by an overreliance on contractors for some government functions.
3) Information overload will continue to plague government as the amount of data and communication channels continue increasing, requiring new strategies for managing, analyzing and sharing information effectively within and outside of government.
Molly Dahl from the Congressional Budget Office presented on issues around confidentiality and data access from a user's perspective. CBO relies critically on restricted-access data from other agencies to produce estimates using key models. When accessing such data, CBO aims for continual long-term access, secure remote access including from home offices, and clear consistent processes across agencies. The full presentation is available at a provided URL.
Item # 9 - Appointment to Boards & Commissionahcitycouncil
This document summarizes an ordinance appointing individuals to serve on various boards and commissions in the City of Alamo Heights for terms ending in May 2025. It lists the names of newly appointed and returning members to the Planning & Zoning Commission, Architectural Review Board, and Board of Adjustment. The ordinance appointment process is consistent with the city's procedures for board and commission selections and terms are for two years.
This document provides an overview of an issue of the InnoGov magazine from May 2009. It includes articles on strategies for finding and retaining top talent, an interview with Marcus Peacock on the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART), and information on upcoming policy forums. The main article discusses the professional networking site GovLoop, which aims to connect federal, state and local government employees. It provides five reasons for its creation: to open up the government community, meet new people, break down silos, provide an outlet for ideas, and serve as a central hub.
Human: Thank you, that was a concise 3 sentence summary that captured the key information from the document.
The SDLG Project will undertake research and information dissemination to clarify the roles and authorities of local governments in Bangladesh. Key activities include:
1. Partnering with universities to sponsor research on key local governance issues and hold national conferences to disseminate findings and discuss needed policy reforms.
2. Publishing research reports and policy briefs on topics like the implementation of new local government laws, the status of women officials, and innovative local government practices.
3. Launching an online local governance resource center and knowledge management system to ensure widespread access to research and example of best practices.
Holli Baumunk, Vice President of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation for the past seven years, has been named President & CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) July 12. An accomplished economic development executive, Baumunk was chosen last year as Colorado’s Economic Developer of the Year by the Economic Development Council of Colorado, and is well known to many in the Colorado Bioscience Industry, having worked closely with the CBSA on numerous initiatives over the years.
Resume/CV of Sebastian W. James, Chicago, IL 081518Sebastian James
Sebastian W. James is a graduate student at Loyola University Chicago pursuing a Master's degree in Global Strategic Communication. He has over 15 years of experience in communications, marketing, and technology roles in both the public and private sectors. His background includes positions at TransUnion, Blue1647 - CivicBlue, and Cook County Government, where he specialized in social media strategy, content creation, and digital communications. James is currently focusing his studies on technology, communication strategy, and media.
The BCU Neighborhood Plan was created through an extensive community engagement process involving hundreds of residents and stakeholders over several years. Workshops were held to develop a shared vision for the neighborhood, identify strategic priorities, and formulate a draft plan. The plan focuses on improving safety, developing an urban village atmosphere, fostering diversity and affordable housing, and strengthening local businesses and job opportunities. Near-term priority actions were also identified to help guide initial implementation efforts led by the BCU steering committee and neighborhood volunteers. The plan serves as a framework for ongoing resident-led revitalization of the Bergen Communities neighborhood.
The document summarizes South Sudan's digital engagement strategy. It outlines the country's vision to make ICT a driver of economic growth and development. Key points include establishing policies and regulations to liberalize the telecom market and expand infrastructure to rural areas. The strategy aims to facilitate access to communications services to generate jobs, alleviate poverty, and provide government services to citizens. It also discusses establishing various institutions like an ICT agency and regulatory authority to coordinate implementation and oversee the growing communications sector through public-private partnerships.
Luz Weinberg is a dynamic communications strategist with extensive public and private sector experience in operations, stakeholder management, media relations, government affairs, and community outreach. She has held leadership roles such as CEO of her own consulting firm, gubernatorial appointee, and city commissioner. Her career highlights include developing communications strategies for large infrastructure projects and managing public relations for a $2 billion clean energy project in Canada.
The Digital Media MBA Summit is a collaborative annual summit organised by MBA students from Judge Business School (Cambridge), Manchester Business School and Said Business School (Oxford).
This year the summit will be held on 7th of May in London.
The mainstream phenomenon of Social Media looks set to radically change the way businesses communicate. With corporations, global brands, governments, and newspapers embracing blogs and Twitter feeds as key elements in their communication strategies, Social Media is definitely no longer a fad.
The Digital Media MBA Summit 2010 will bring together industry experts from around the world to share their knowledge on this area and also explore interesting case studies. The conference aims to address core issues such as monetization, future technologies/services, engaging social groups with brands and how businesses can get the most out of social and business networks.
1) Quitlogix is working with Context Digital to improve their website, which is expected to launch in mid-late 2016. The new website will allow more interaction between participants and coaches.
2) Dr. Amy Lukowski has been updating the Breathe Easy guide to make it more user-friendly for participants over the past year. Changes include removing some images and content and adding more relatable images.
3) Some smaller updates include potentially expanding mental health questions to more states and a cancer treatment center offering free lung cancer screenings to heavy smokers ages 55-77 in some states starting in early 2022.
Reference from Joel Stutz, Ph.D., department chairmanWilliam J. Brown
Bill Brown has been a key part of the CIS Department's e-commerce program since 1999 as an adjunct instructor. As General Manager and Vice President of e-commerce for two large corporations, he has built profitable internet businesses. He led the strategic development of Interval International's websites, driving $3 million in annual earnings and $12 million in annual cost savings. Previously, he led strategic planning and marketing for a web portal and radio station. Brown developed his practical experience into a quality learning experience for his students. He is an asset to the program through his education, professional experience, and efforts to help students like developing an internship program and career networking site.
Peter M. Welsh founded his strategic consulting company last year to leverage his over 20 years of experience in executive public policy and private sector development. The business has grown rapidly working with successful clients in real estate and construction. For 2015, the goals are to continue exceptional client services while expanding to higher education and healthcare. The company will also pursue international clients needing guidance on Massachusetts business practices. Peter's experience includes transforming Boston City Hospital and developing the South Boston Seaport through his roles with Mayor Menino and Suffolk Construction. He advises clients on building consensus for projects through understanding stakeholders and creating a strategic public process roadmap.
The document summarizes 10 challenges facing public managers in the coming decade according to the IBM Center for The Business of Government.
1) Fiscal sanity will be challenged by rising costs of healthcare and retirement programs that threaten to overwhelm budgets at all levels of government, requiring reform of federal programs.
2) A crisis of competence could emerge as experienced baby boomer federal workers retire without enough new hires and trainees ready to replace them, exacerbated by an overreliance on contractors for some government functions.
3) Information overload will continue to plague government as the amount of data and communication channels continue increasing, requiring new strategies for managing, analyzing and sharing information effectively within and outside of government.
Molly Dahl from the Congressional Budget Office presented on issues around confidentiality and data access from a user's perspective. CBO relies critically on restricted-access data from other agencies to produce estimates using key models. When accessing such data, CBO aims for continual long-term access, secure remote access including from home offices, and clear consistent processes across agencies. The full presentation is available at a provided URL.
BBG New Interim Management Structure Takes Effect January 2014
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New Interim Management Structure Takes Effect
at the BBG
January 22, 2014
L-R, Robert Bole, Director of Global Strategy;
Suzie Carroll, Director of Global
Communications; André Mendes, Director of
Global Operations
The Broadcasting Board of Governors today established an interim management structure for its
International Broadcasting Bureau that appoints three senior executives to manage the day-to-day
operations of the agency and helps pave the way for a future Chief Executive Officer.
Under this interim management structure, André Mendes will serve as Director of Global Operations,
Robert Bole will serve as Director of Global Strategy, and Suzie Carroll will serve as Director of Global
Communications. Mendes, Bole and Carroll will provide oversight and direction to the Directors of the
Voice of America and the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, as well as the other offices of the federal agency
until a CEO is hired.
“The Board proposed this structure to leverage the strengths of three exceptional leaders and set the stage
for important agency reforms,” said Jeffrey Shell, chair of the BBG’s governing board.
BBG Governor Matt Armstrong will serve as the Board’s Management Liaison and will provide support
to the interim IBB management team. In addition, the Board has created a Special Committee on Creation
of a Chief Executive Officer.
“We believe the BBG needs a CEO to be fully effective and to support all operational aspects of U.S.
international broadcasting,” he said. “We are consulting with both Congress and the Administration on
meeting that goal.”
Mendes has directed the IBB’s Office of Technology, Services and Innovation (TSI) for the past four
years. He provides executive leadership in the planning, development, and operation of all agency
engineering and technical systems, including a world-wide satellite and transmitting station network, as
well as planning for the use of new technological improvements and efficiencies. Before joining the
agency, Mendes served as senior vice president, strategic planning and global CIO for Special Olympics
International. Previously, he served as Chief Technology Integration Officer for the Public Broadcasting
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Service, where he was responsible for both Information Technology and Broadcast Engineering during a
$1.8 billion transition to digital television.
Deputy TSI Director Terry Balazs, will serve as Acting TSI Director, given Mendes new leadership role.
Robert Bole joined the BBG in 2011 as Director of Innovation to lead the agency’s use of technology to
improve storytelling, news delivery and crisis response. As head of the Office of Digital and Design
Innovation, he directed the agency’s digital strategy and worked with journalists to innovate digital media
products, focusing on engaging and connecting audiences. Previously, Bole served as the Vice President
of Digital Media Strategies at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, where he helped lead the creation
of a unified digital distribution platform. He also created a strategy to improve public media’s use of
social media to engage citizens in journalism, civic dialogue and education. Prior to that, Bole worked for
the One Economy Corporation, a global non-profit organization that leverages the power of technology in
underserved communities around the world.
As Bole assumes his new role in the IBB, ODDI’s Director of Technology, Adam Martin, will serve as
Acting Director of Innovation.
Suzie Carroll has been with the BBG since 2012. As BBG Executive Director, she serves as the principal
liaison for the Chairman and members of the Broadcasting Board of Governors and manages
implementation of Board priorities. Before being tapped by the Board to be its Executive Director, she
served as the agency’s Congressional Coordinator for a year, cultivating support from Capitol Hill for
high-priority agency initiatives, conducting day-to-day interactions with Congress, and coordinating these
activities with counterparts at the BBG’s networks. Carroll joined the agency from the Peace Corps,
where she served as Acting Director and Deputy Director of Congressional Relations. As a member of the
Peace Corps’ senior staff, she was responsible for developing and implementing legislative strategy.
Prior to that, Carroll held positions, focusing on government affairs and legal services in Washington, DC
and Los Angeles.
Carroll will continue to serve as BBG Executive Director in addition to her new duties.
IBB Deputy Director Jeff Trimble will now take on a new role with the Global Strategy team working to
advance collaboration and coordination across the BBG. Trimble will play a leadership role on the
content side of the operation to strengthen the BBG’s position in a period of increased global competition.
The IBB is responsible for the agency’s strategic planning and oversight, including U.S. international
media’s innovation strategy, and transmission, marketing, and program placement services. The IBB is
also responsible for integrating activities across the federal and BBG-funded grantee networks for greater
organizational efficiency. The IBB manages the agency’s communications, financial operations, and
legal support along with a global network of transmitting sites, an extensive system of leased satellite and
fiber optic circuits, and rapidly growing Internet and mobile audience platforms and services. It provides
research and evaluations of broadcasts, VOA editorials, and human resources, Equal Employment
Opportunity, procurement, security, information technology, and other essential administrative support
for the agency.