Author: DiversityComm

Portland, Maine – USA, September 3, 2024 – Organizers of Geo Week, the premier event that champions the coming together of geospatial technologies and the built world, have announced an impressive list of influential leaders within the geospatial and built world industries who will be participating on the 2025 Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is responsible for recommending conference topics and speakers, reviewing submitted abstracts, consulting on the program, and acting as a resource to develop different aspects of the event. Geo Week 2025 takes place February 10-12, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.”Geo Week brings together experts and academics across the…

Irvine, CA – October 3, 2024 – DiversityComm Magazine, recognized by Google as one of America’s Top Diversity Magazines, is proud to announce the release of its latest issue. This October, the publication shines a spotlight on iconic business mogul and NBA legend Magic Johnson, with the cover story titled, “A Legend On & Off the Court.” The article delves into Johnson’s trailblazing career, his billion-dollar business empire and his lasting impact on the world of sports and beyond. DiversityComm continues its mission of uplifting diverse communities through comprehensive stories and insights. This issue features a variety of timely and…

By Brady Rhoades     Name association: Magic Johnson. What comes to mind?Showman, the way he dazzled Lakers fans at the Fabulous Forum in the 1980s?Champion? After all, he did win five NBA titles.HIV?Olympian? Who can forget his Olympic gold medal with the Dream Team?Business mogul? He’s worth $1.2 billion, according to Forbes.Whatever your answer, it’s probably not disability or disorder, but it could be. He’s dyslexic.People with dyslexia have difficulty reading because they don’t process the sounds and sights of language in a typical way, according to The Yale Center For Dyslexia & Creativity. Dyslexia is the most common of all…

From academia to a leading role in the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. Magdia De Jesus has carved a remarkable career path. As the Director of Scientific Strategy and Portfolio Lead in Pfizer’s Chief Medical Office, Dr. De Jesus has made significant contributions to vaccine research and development, inspiring future generations of scientists along the way.Early Life & EducationBorn in Utuado, Puerto Rico, Dr. De Jesus moved to New York City as an infant, growing up in the vibrant community of “El Barrio” in Harlem. Raised in a bilingual environment, she embraced both Spanish and English languages, fostering a deep appreciation for…

According to the Harvard Business Review, nearly 50 million Americans quit their jobs or changed careers in 2021. Of employed adults 18 and older, more than 60% changed their fields entirely to try something new.There are still many out there today attempting to make a career change for a variety of reasons. If you’re one of them, Ticket to Work offers some of the best ways to get started:Identify Your WhyWhen switching or exploring new careers, ask yourself why you want to do so in the first place. Perhaps you want to learn new skills, increase your earnings or have…

Fresno, California / Malsch, Germany, October 7, 2024   Sunrise Medical, a global leader in assistive mobility solutions, is excited to announce the acquisition of Nuprodx Inc., a California-based innovator and manufacturer of bathroom mobility products. This acquisition strengthens Sunrise Medical’s portfolio by adding Nuprodx’s best-in-class bathroom mobility solutions to its existing broad range of assistive mobility solutions.Founded in 1998 by Bruce Hammer, a former motorcycle racer who became quadriplegic after an accident, Nuprodx is renowned for its patented shower tub slider systems and other bathroom products for mobility impaired users. These systems offer lightweight, portable designs that provide many safety and…

VA home loans are designed to help service members and veterans achieve affordable homeownership, turning their aspirations into reality. Here are three key insights to help pave the way for a smooth and successful homebuying.Know the Benefits of VA LoansUnderstanding the benefits of VA loans is key to making informed decisions and maximizing your loan potential. VA loans offer veterans unique advantages such as no down payment requirement on home purchases, competitive interest rates, no monthly mortgage insurance premiums and more flexible credit guidelines. The lifetime entitlement feature further enhances the value, allowing veterans to use this benefit multiple times…

By Wendy Gonzalez    In 2023, the U.S. had almost $61 billion in its budget to spend on foreign aid. About half of that went to 10 countries. Unsurprisingly, the top country was Ukraine, but the other nine are in Africa and the Middle East. In fact, estimates show that Africa has received over $1 trillion in development assistance since 1990—but some of the world’s poorest countries are still on the continent. This suggests that aid alone cannot bring new opportunities to these underserved or underrepresented communities. Expanding opportunities means expanding our methods.This does not mean that aid and charity are…

Let’s be honest—if you’re applying for a job, you’re probably not the only person qualified for the position. How can you stand out among the competition before an employer even gets to meet you? One technique you can use to your advantage is to write an attention-grabbing cover letter. Ticket to Work reports that a  cover letter is a one-page document that introduces you to a potential employer. Your resume describes the facts of your work experience (either paid or volunteer work), while your cover letter gives the hiring manager some insight into your personality.While your resume tells what you did, the cover…

Employing nearly 300,000 civilian scientists and engineers, the Department of Defense (DoD) is the largest employer of STEM professions in the federal government.To recruit the greatest minds in the STEM field, the department has created the Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program—a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students to earn their degrees via funding from the DoD.In 2023, the SMART Program expanded the scholarship program eligibility by introducing the Ronald V. Dellums Memorial SMART Scholarship, otherwise known as the Dellums SMART Scholarship, to honor U.S. Marine Corps veteran Ronald V. Dellums. Born in Oakland,…