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      <title>World Renown Humanitarian Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE to Keynote YWCA Silicon Valley 23rd Annual Luncheon</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div class="newsleft"><div class="newsbody"><p>San Jose, CA -- (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/">ReleaseWire</a>) -- 06/20/2013 --  Considered to be the world&apos;s foremost expert on chimpanzees, Dr. Jane Goodall brings her message of compassion, philanthropy and commitment to creating a better world to this year&apos;s Silicon Valley YWCA Annual Luncheon. Goodall is best known for her 45-year study of social and family interactions of wild chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania.  She is the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and has worked extensively on conservation and animal welfare issues. Goodall has received many honors for her environmental and humanitarian work. In April 2002, Secretary-General Kofi Annan named Goodall a United Nations Messenger of Peace.  The "YW" is pleased to announce that Goodall will share her message of peace and concern for our communities: Thursday, October 10th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Santa Clara Convention Center. <br />
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Funds raised at the YWCA Silicon Valley Annual Luncheon support the programs and services of the YW.  The YWCA provides the community with impactful services in the areas of domestic violence, sexual assault and counseling.  YWCA CEO Keri Procunier McLain said, "It is an honor to welcome one of the world&apos;s leading philanthropists and compassionate leaders to Silicon Valley. Dr. Goodall represents the tenets of the YW in her respect for all life and the betterment of all communities."<br />
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More than 1,500 attendees support the YWCA Silicon Valley Annual Luncheon.  The luncheon shines as an example of Silicon Valley companies and individuals coming together to help challenged families and people in need of support. Community volunteers serve as table captains hosting friends, family and business associates for the luncheon event. <br />
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The public is invited to attend this non-ticketed fundraising event.  Contact events@ywca-org, or call (408) 295-4011 ext. 216 for attendance information. <br />
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The mission of the YWCA Silicon Valley is to empower women, children and families, and to eliminate racism, hatred and prejudice. The YWCA Silicon Valley serves nearly 18,000 Santa Clara County residents each year, and has provided services in Santa Clara County for over 107 years. The YWCA provides programs in the areas of Domestic Violence, Rape Crisis, Youth Services, Counseling and Child Care.  The YWCA Silicon Valley is located at 375 S. 3rd Street, San Jose, CA  95112.  For more information about the YWCA of Silicon Valley, contact (408) 295-4011 or visit www.ywca-sv.org.</p><p>For more information on this press release visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm">http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm</a></p></div><h2>Media Relations Contact</h2><p>Kelly Ramirez<br />Chief Development Officer<br />YWCA Silicon Valley<br />Telephone: 408-295-4011<br />Email: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/264135">Click to Email Kelly Ramirez</a><br />Web: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ywca-sv.org">http://www.ywca-sv.org</a><br /></div><div><p><img src="https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=264135&amp;s=f&amp;v=f" width="1" height="1" alt=""><span></span></p></div>]]></description>
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      <title>Men in Silicon Valley "Walk a Mile" in High Heels to Raise Sexual Assault Awareness</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div class="newsleft"><div class="newsbody"><p class="subheadline">11th Annual YWCA Silicon Valley “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” Event</p><p>San Jose, CA -- (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/">ReleaseWire</a>) -- 04/09/2013 --  What greater show of compassion is there than walking a mile in the shoes of another? That&apos;s an example what men will be doing in downtown San Jose to raise awareness in support of the YWCA Silicon Valley Rape Crisis Center. 1 out of every 6 American women and 1 out of every 33 American men has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in his lifetime.    The YWCA Silicon Valley helps more than 10,000 survivors of sexual violence each year. From counseling to advocacy the YW services provides survivors and their families through the devastating ordeal. <br />
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The YWCA Silicon Valley will host its 11th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® on Wednesday, April  24, 2013. This year&apos;s Walk a Mile event is led by event co-chairs  Jeff Rosen, (District Attorney of Santa Clara County), Chuck Reed (Mayor, City of San Jose) Larry Esquivel (Acting Police Chief, City of San Jose), William McDonald (Fire Chief, City of San Jose), and Pete Decena (Police Chief, San Jose State University Police Chief). Community leaders, businessmen, students and residents will walk one mile in women&apos;s high heeled shoes through Downtown San Jose to heighten awareness and raise funds to assist in supporting the YWCA Silicon Valley Rape Crisis Center.  <br />
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Day of Registration/ Shoe pick up will begin at 4:00 p.m. The event is scheduled to begin promptly at 5:00 p.m. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to walk in women&apos;s shoes. Women and children are also welcomed to participate in the event as supporters and advocates. For further information about the event, please contact Kelly Ramirez: kramirez@ywca-sv.org , (408) 295-4011 x217.<br />
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About YWCA Silicon Valley<br />
For more than 108 years of service, the mission of the YWCA Silicon Valley has remained steadfast to empower women, children, and their families, and to eliminate racism, hatred, and prejudice. We continue to provide a broad range of services that transform the lives of a diverse community. Each year, our programs service over 18,000 individuals in the areas of Rape Crisis, Domestic Violence, Y Counseling and Youth and Child services. Our incredible strengths lies with the many staff, volunteers, donors, community members and business leaders who share our vision and passion. The YWCA Silicon Valley is located at 375 S. 3rd Street, San Jose, CA 95112. For more information about the YWCA Silicon Valley, contact (408) 295-4011 or visit <a class="extlink"  rel="nofollow noopener"  target="_blank"  title="http://www.ywca-sv.org###" href="http://www.ywca-sv.org###">http://www.ywca-sv.org###</a></p><p>For more information on this press release visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm">http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm</a></p></div><h2>Media Relations Contact</h2><p>Kelly Ramirez<br />Telephone: 408-295-4011<br />Email: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/234904">Click to Email Kelly Ramirez</a><br />Web: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ywca-sv.org">http://www.ywca-sv.org</a><br /></div><div><p><img src="https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=234904&amp;s=f&amp;v=f" width="1" height="1" alt=""><span></span></p></div>]]></description>
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      <title>There's Still Time to Hear Olympic Athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee at the YWCA Silicon Valley's 22nd Annual Luncheon Oct. 2</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div class="newsleft"><div class="newsbody"><p>San Jose, CA -- (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/">ReleaseWire</a>) -- 09/10/2012 --  There&apos;s still time to host a table or reserve a seat at the 22nd annual YWCA Silicon Valley Annual Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The event serves as a major YWCA fund-raiser with proceeds supporting the programs and services of the YWCA Silicon Valley. <br />
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee, six-time Olympic medalist, motivational speaker and founder of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation, will keynote at the event. "We are pleased to present a woman who channeled her talents into becoming a world-class athlete, then channeled her commitment to others to become a leader in the philanthropic community," said Keri Procunier McLain, CEO of the YWCA Silicon Valley. <br />
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Joyner-Kersee will share her inspiring life story, including her recent experience at the London Games. She is ranked among the all-time greatest athletes in the women&apos;s heptathlon as well as in the women&apos;s long jump. She won three gold, one silver, and two bronze Olympic medals, at four Olympic Games.  <br />
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Total attendance for the YWCA Luncheon is expected to be more than 1,500 Silicon Valley community members. This is a non-ticketed fundraising event; guests attend as an individual or sponsored guest. A donation appeal will be made during the event requesting a donation of $150 or more to support the ongoing programs and services of the YWCA Silicon Valley. To attend this event, email events@ywca-sv.org or call (408) 295-4011, ext. 216.<br />
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About the YWCA Silicon Valley<br />
The mission of the YWCA Silicon Valley is to empower women, children and families, and to eliminate racism, hatred and prejudice. The YWCA Silicon Valley serves over 18,000 Santa Clara County residents each year, and has provided services in Santa Clara County for more than 1107 years. The YWCA provides programs in the areas of Domestic Violence, Rape Crisis, Youth Services, Counseling and Child Care.  The YWCA Silicon Valley is located at 375 S. 3rd St., San Jose, CA  95112.  For more information about the YWCA of Silicon Valley, contact (408) 295-4011 or visit www.ywca-sv.org.</p><p>For more information on this press release visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm">http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm</a></p></div><h2>Media Relations Contact</h2><p>Kelly Ramirez<br />Chief Development Officer<br />Telephone: 408-295-4011 x217<br />Email: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/163797">Click to Email Kelly Ramirez</a><br />Web: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ywca-sv.org">http://www.ywca-sv.org</a><br /></div><div><p><img src="https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=163797&amp;s=f&amp;v=f" width="1" height="1" alt=""><span></span></p></div>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:39:40 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>YWCA Silicon Valley Announces the Recipients of the 28th Annual Tribute to Women (TWIN) Awards</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div class="newsleft"><div class="newsbody"><p>San Jose, CA -- (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sbwire.com/">SBWIRE</a>) -- 05/09/2012 --  Forty-one outstanding executive women from Silicon Valley will be honored by the YWCA Silicon Valley, May 10, 2012 at the 28th Annual Tribute to Women (TWIN) Awards Program at the San Jose Fairmont. The YWCA Silicon Valley&apos;s TWIN Awards Program honors not only women who demonstrate excellence in executive-level positions, but also the companies that employ these women. "I continue to be amazed at the extraordinary contributions and impact that these executive women have in their organizations and thus in our community.  The talent of women executives is second to none.  We are privileged to honor these 41 inspirational women and to have so many supportive sponsors investing in the YWCA." said Dr. Keri McLain, Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA Silicon Valley.<br />
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This year for the first time, we will be acknowledging four women in a new Emerging Leader category. These women are new in their career and have demonstrated leadership qualities that deserve to be recognized. <br />
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Twenty-eight years ago, this awards program was established in Santa Clara Valley to pay tribute to women and industry. The participants represent a cross-section of companies in the Valley including technology, law, marketing and communications, non-profit, healthcare and now the green technology industry. The Honoree and the Nominating Company will both receive a YWCA TWIN award at the dinner. For further information about the event, contact LaDonna Curteman at events@ywca-sv.org or contact the YWCA at (408) 295-4011, x216.<br />
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Top sponsors for the 2012 YWCA TWIN Awards dinner include: Presenting - Marvell Semiconductor; Private Honoree Reception - KLA-Tencor; Honoree Luncheon - Cisco Systems; Commemorative Awards - Gilead Sciences, Inc.; Community Sponsors – Adobe Systems Incorporated, Applied Materials, Inc., IBM Corporation, Intuit, Sensiba San Filippo, and Xilinx, Inc.; YWCA Annual Partner Sponsor – Kaiser Permanente <br />
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Funds generated through the YWCA TWIN Awards dinner support the programs and services of the YWCA Silicon Valley. Serving over 18,000 Santa Clara County residents, the YWCA provides programs in the areas of rape crisis, domestic violence, youth services, counseling services, licensed child care, and social and racial justice. The YWCA Silicon Valley is proud to provide services for over 105 years in Santa Clara County. Its mission is to empower women, children and families, and eliminate racism, hatred and prejudice. While the special concerns of women provide the impetus for the YWCA services, programs are open to everyone. The YWCA Silicon Valley is located at 375 South Third Street, San Jose, CA 95112. For more information, contact (408) 295-4011 or visit www.ywca-sv.org.<br />
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2012 YWCA Tribute to Women Honorees<br />
Dian  Adams, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, Good Samaritan Hospital<br />
Nominated by: Paul Beaupre, Chief Executive Officer, Good Samaritan Hospital<br />
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Barbara  Avery, Director of Community Benefit and the Director of the RotaCare Clinic, El Camino Hospital<br />
Nominated by: Tomi Ryba, Chief Executive Officer, El Camino Hospital<br />
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Wendy  Bahr, SVP, Global and Strategic Partner Organization, Cisco Systems, Inc.<br />
Nominated by: Keith Goodwin, SVP, WW Partner Organization, Cisco Systems, Inc.<br />
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Catherine  Bechtel, JD, Partner, McManis Faulkner<br />
Nominated by: James McManis, Founder and CEO, McManis Faulkner<br />
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Holly  Campbell, VP, Corporate Communications, Adobe Systems, Inc.<br />
Nominated by: Shantanu Narayen, President &amp; CEO, Adobe Systems, Inc.<br />
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Ying  Chen, Senior Manager, IBM Corporation<br />
Nominated by: Stefan Nusser, Senior Manager, Services, IBM Corporation<br />
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Phyllis E. Claassen, Vice President, Administration &amp; Finance, Silicon Valley Leadership Group<br />
Nominated by: Carl Guardino, President &amp; CEO, Silicon Valley Leadership Group<br />
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Lisa  Cowell, Sr. Director Strategic Marketing, Clinical Applications, Affymetrix<br />
Nominated by: Frank Witney, Chief Executive Officer, Affymetrix<br />
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Margaret  Coyle, Vice President, Corporate Development, Oracle Corporation<br />
Nominated by: Douglas Kehring, SVP, Corporate Development &amp; Strategic Planning, Oracle Corporation<br />
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Joan B. Cullinane, Senior Director, Product Lifecycle and Technology, SPARC Operations, Oracle Corporation<br />
Nominated by: Cindy Reese, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Systems Operations, Oracle Corporation<br />
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Lisa  Ewbank, VP, Investor Relations, Synopsys, Inc.<br />
Nominated by: Brian M. Beattie, Chief Financial Officer, Synopsys, Inc.<br />
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Amy  Flood, Vice President, Public Affairs, Gilead Sciences, Inc.<br />
Nominated by: John C. Martin, Ph.D., Chairman &amp; CEO, Gilead Sciences, Inc.<br />
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Anne  Galle, District Manager, Bon Appetit Management Company<br />
Nominated by: Liz Baldwin, VP of Finance, Bon Appetit Management Company<br />
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Pamela  Goncalves, CEO Program Director, Brocade Communications<br />
Nominated by: Mike Klayko, Chief Executive Officer, Brocade Communications<br />
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Tonie  Hansen, Director, Global Citizenship, NVIDIA<br />
Nominated by: Bob Sherbin, VP, Corporate Communications, NVIDIA<br />
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Sandy  Hogan, Vice President, Americas Business Transformation, Cisco Systems, Inc.<br />
Nominated by: Chuck Robbins, SVP, Americas Sales, Cisco Systems, Inc.<br />
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Dionette  Kelton, RN, BSN, Care Management Director, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center<br />
Nominated by: Linda Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center<br />
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Madhu  Kochar, Director, IBM Corporation<br />
Nominated by: Daniel Wardman, Vice President, Lab Director, IBM Corporation<br />
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Susan  Kutner, MD, General Surgeon, Kaiser Permanente<br />
Nominated by: Raj Bandari, Physician in Chief, Kaiser Permanente<br />
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Izzy  Lewis, System Architect, KLA-Tencor Corporation<br />
Nominated by: Rick Wallace, President &amp; CEO, KLA-Tencor Corporation<br />
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WeiQi  Lin, MD, Ph.D., Executive Director, Feasibility Business Development, Principal Scientist, DURECT Corporation<br />
Nominated by: James E. Brown, DVM, President &amp; CEO, DURECT Corporation<br />
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Kimberly Gail Lytikainen, VP, Assistant General Counsel, NVIDIA<br />
Nominated by: David M. Shannon, EVP, General Counsel and Secretary, NVIDIA<br />
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Jennifer A. Maguire, Budget Director, City of San Jose<br />
Nominated by: Debra Figone, City Manager, City of San Jose<br />
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CeCe  Morken, Senior Vice President &amp; General Manager, Intuit Inc.<br />
Nominated by: Brad Smith, President &amp; CEO, Intuit Inc.<br />
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Melissa  Myers, VP, Operations, Dovetail DCI<br />
Nominated by: Stephanie O&apos;Brien, President &amp; CEO, Dovetail DCI<br />
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Tami  Newcombe, Area Vice President, US Commercial Sales, Cisco Systems, Inc.<br />
Nominated by: Chuck Robbins, SVP, Americas Sales, Cisco Systems, Inc.<br />
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Elizabeth M. O&apos;Callahan, Senior Director and Corporate Counsel, Xilinx, Inc.<br />
Nominated by: Moshe Gavrielov, President &amp; CEO, Xilinx, Inc.<br />
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Suzy  Papazian, Esq., Corporate Secretary and Attorney, San Jose Water Company<br />
Nominated by: W. Richard Roth, President &amp; CEO, San Jose Water Company<br />
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Carol  Raeburn, Managing Director, Regional Business Finance, Lam Research<br />
Nominated by: Martin Anstice, President &amp; CEO, Lam Research<br />
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Mary Beth  Ricks, Head of School, Bowman International School<br />
Nominated by: Rodney Strickland, Co-Chair, Board of Trustees, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich &amp; Rosati<br />
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Sherri R. Sager, Chief Government Relations Officer, Lucile Packard Children&apos;s Hospital at Stanford<br />
Nominated by: Christopher G. Dawes, President &amp; CEO, Lucile Packard Children&apos;s Hospital at Stanford<br />
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Sandy Takahashi Shirai, Principal, Deloitte LLP<br />
Nominated by: Teresa Briggs, Managing Partner, Deloitte LLP<br />
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Kristine A. Snow, President, Cisco Capital, Cisco Systems, Inc.<br />
Nominated by: Frank A. Calderoni, Chief Financial Officer, Cisco Systems, Inc.<br />
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Jennifer  Sun, Engineering Director, Applied Materials, Inc.<br />
Nominated by: Mike Splinter, Chief Executive Officer, Applied Materials, Inc.<br />
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Sally A. Swanson, Advisory Scientist, IBM Corporation<br />
Nominated by: Michael Karasick, VP and Director of Almaden Research Laboratory, IBM Corporation<br />
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Patricia  Tremba, Group Vice President, Enterprise Technology Sales, Oracle Direct, Oracle Corporation<br />
Nominated by: Dan Freund, VP and General Manager, Oracle Direct, Oracle Corporation<br />
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Stephanie  Tsiagkas, CPA, Audit Partner, Sensiba San Filippo<br />
Nominated by: John D. Sensiba, CPA, Managing Partner, Sensiba San Filippo<br />
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Marie T. Tuite, Interim Athletics Director, San Jose State University<br />
Nominated by: Mohammad Qayoumi, President, San Jose State University<br />
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Brynn A. Watson, Software Engineering Director, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company<br />
Nominated by: Wanda A. Sigur, Engineering Vice President, Lockheed Martin Space Systems<br />
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Wonsun Shin  Willey, Partner, Sensiba San Filippo<br />
Nominated by: Patty Chantler, Tax Partner-in-Charge, Sensiba San Filippo<br />
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Mirei  Yasumatsu, Associate Vice President of Tax, Marvell Semiconductor Inc.<br />
Nominated by: Clyde Hosein, Chief Financial Officer, Marvell Semiconductor Inc.<br />
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2012 YWCA Emerging Leader Honorees<br />
Juanita  Dion, IBM Corporation, Software Engineer - IMS Ondemand QA<br />
Nominated by: Beverly Tyrrell, Director, IMS, IBM Corporation<br />
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Sara  Youngs, CPA, Sensiba San Filippo LLP, Experienced Senior Associate<br />
Nominated by: Karen Burns, Partner, Sensiba San Fillippo LLP<br />
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Maria  Medrano, Cisco Systems, Inc., Business Operations Manager<br />
Nominated by: Arthur Johnson, Senior Director, Strategy, Business Planning &amp; Operations, Cisco Systems, Inc.<br />
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Karin  Silcox-Baker, RN, BSN, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Nurse Manager, Rehabilitation Center<br />
Nominated by: Trudy Johnson, Chief Nursing Officer, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center</p><p>For more information on this press release visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm">http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm</a></p></div><h2>Media Relations Contact</h2><p>Kelly Ramirez<br />Chief Development Office<br />Telephone: 408-295-4011 X217<br />Email: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/contact/141356">Click to Email Kelly Ramirez</a><br />Web: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ywca-sv.org">http://www.ywca-sv.org</a><br /></div><div><p><img src="https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=141356&amp;s=f&amp;v=f" width="1" height="1" alt=""><span></span></p></div>]]></description>
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      <title>YWCA of Silicon Valley Announces the Recipients of the 28th Annual Tribute to Women (TWIN) Awards</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div class="newsleft"><div class="newsbody"><p>San Jose, CA -- (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/">ReleaseWire</a>) -- 02/08/2012 --  Forty-one outstanding executive women from Silicon Valley will be honored by the YWCA Silicon Valley, May 10, 2012 at the 28th Annual Tribute to Women (TWIN) Awards Program at the San Jose Fairmont. The YWCA Silicon Valley&apos;s TWIN Awards Program honors not only women who demonstrate excellence in executive-level positions, but also the companies that employ these women. "I continue to be amazed at the extraordinary contributions and impact that these executive women have in their organizations and thus in our community.  The talent of women executives is second to none.  We are privileged to honor these 41 inspirational women and to have so many supportive sponsors investing in the YWCA." said Dr. Keri McLain, Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA Silicon Valley.<br />
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This year for the first time, we will be acknowledging four women in a new Emerging Leader category. These women are new in their career and have demonstrated leadership qualities that deserve to be recognized. <br />
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Twenty-eight years ago, this awards program was established in Santa Clara Valley to pay tribute to women and industry. The participants represent a cross-section of companies in the Valley including technology, law, marketing and communications, non-profit, healthcare and now the green technology industry. The Honoree and the Nominating Company will both receive a YWCA TWIN award at the dinner. For further information about the event, contact LaDonna Curteman at events@ywca-sv.org or contact the YWCA at (408) 295-4011, x216.<br />
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Top sponsors for the 2012 YWCA TWIN Awards dinner include: Presenting - Marvell Semiconductor; Private Honoree Reception - KLA-Tencor; Commemorative Awards - Gilead Sciences, Inc.; Community Sponsors – Adobe Systems Incorporated, Applied Materials, Inc., IBM Corporation, Intuit and Xilinx, Inc.<br />
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Funds generated through the YWCA TWIN Awards dinner support the programs and services of the YWCA Silicon Valley. Serving over 18,000 Santa Clara County residents, the YWCA provides programs in the areas of rape crisis, domestic violence, youth services, counseling services, licensed child care, and social and racial justice. The YWCA Silicon Valley is proud to provide services for over 105 years in Santa Clara County. Its mission is to empower women, children and families, and eliminate racism, hatred and prejudice. While the special concerns of women provide the impetus for the YWCA services, programs are open to everyone. The YWCA Silicon Valley is located at 375 South Third Street, San Jose, CA 95112. For more information, contact (408) 295-4011 or visit www.ywca-sv.org.<br />
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2012 Tribute to Women Honorees<br />
Dian Adams, RN, MBA, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, Good Samaritan Hospital<br />
Barbara Avery, Dir. of the Community Benefit Prm. &amp; Manager of the RotaCare Clinic., El Camino Hospital<br />
Wendy Bahr, SVP, Global @ Strategic Partner Organization, Cisco Systems, Inc.<br />
Catherine Bechtel, JD, Partner, McManis Faulkner<br />
Holly Campbell, VP, Corporate Communications, Adobe Systems, Inc.<br />
Ying Chen, Senior Manager, IBM Corporation<br />
Phyllis Claassen, Vice President of Operations, Silicon Valley Leadership Group<br />
Lisa Cowell, Sr. Director Strategic Marketing, Clinical Applications, Affymetrix<br />
Margaret Coyle, Vice President, Corporate Development, Oracle Corporation<br />
Joan B. Cullinane, Director, Sparc Volume Operations, Oracle Corporation<br />
Lisa Ewbank, VP, Investor Relations, Synopsys, Inc.<br />
Amy Flood, Vice President, Public Affairs, Gilead Sciences<br />
Anne Galle, District Manager, Bon Appetit Management Company<br />
Pamela Goncalves, CEO Program Director, Brocade Communications<br />
Tonie Hansen, Director, Global Citizenship, NVIDIA<br />
Sandy Hogan, Vice President, Americas Business Transformation, Cisco Systems, Inc.<br />
Dionette Kelton, RN, BSN, Director, Care Management, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center<br />
Madhu Kochar, Director, IBM Corporation<br />
Susan Kutner, MD, General Surgeon, Kaiser Permanente<br />
Izzy Lewis, System Architect, KLA-Tencor Corporation<br />
WeiQi Lin, MD, Ph.D., Executive Director, R&amp;D Business Dev., Principal Scientist, DURECT Corporation<br />
Kimberly Lytikaiene, VP, Assistant General Counsel, NVIDIA<br />
Jennifer Maguire, Budget Director, City of San Jose<br />
CeCe Morken, Vice President, General Manager, Intuit Inc.<br />
Melissa Myers, VP, Operations, Dovetail DCI<br />
Tami Newcombe, Area Vice President, Cisco Systems, Inc.<br />
Elizabeth M. O&apos;Callahan, Senior Director and Corporate Counsel, Xilinx, Inc.<br />
Suzy Papazian, Esq., Attorney and Corporate Secretary, San Jose Water Company<br />
Carol Raeburn, Managing Director, Regional Business Finance, Lam Research<br />
Mary Beth Ricks, Head of School, Bowman International School<br />
Sherri Sager, Chief Government Relations Officer, Lucile Packard Children&apos;s Hospital<br />
Sandy Takahashi Shirai, Partner, Deloitte Consulting<br />
Kristine A. Snow, President, Cisco Capital<br />
Jennifer Sun, Engineering Director, Applied Materials, Inc.<br />
Sally A. Swanson, Advisory Scientist, IBM Corporation<br />
Patricia Tremba, Group Vice President of Enterprise Technology Sales, Oracle Direct, Oracle Corporation<br />
Stephanie Tsiagkas, Audit Partner and VC Industry Partner, Sensiba San Filippo<br />
Marie Tuite, Senior Associate Athletic Director &amp; COO, San Jose State University<br />
Brynn Watson, Software Systems Architect Director, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company<br />
Wonsun Shin Willey, Partner, Sensiba San Filippo<br />
Mirei Yasumatsu, Associate Vice President of Tax, Marvell Semiconductor Inc.<br />
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2012 Emerging Leader Honorees<br />
Juanita Dion, Software Engineer - IMS Ondemand QA, IBM Corporation<br />
Maria Medrano, Business Operations Manager, Cisco Systems, Inc.<br />
Karin Silcox-Baker, RN, BSN, Nurse Manager, Rehabilitation Center, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center<br />
Sara Youngs, Experienced Senior Associate, Sensiba San Filippo LLP</p><p>For more information on this press release visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm">http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm</a></p></div><h2>Media Relations Contact</h2><p>Kelly Ramirez<br />Chief Development Officer<br />YWCA Silicon Valley<br />Telephone: 408-295-4011<br />Email: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/126126">Click to Email Kelly Ramirez</a><br />Web: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ywca-sv.org">http://www.ywca-sv.org</a><br /></div><div><p><img src="https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=126126&amp;s=f&amp;v=f" width="1" height="1" alt=""><span></span></p></div>]]></description>
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      <title>Dee Dee Myers to Speak at the YWCA Silicon Valley's 21st Annual Luncheon</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div class="newsleft"><div class="newsbody"><p class="subheadline">Former Press Secretary and best-selling Author to be featured speaker.</p><p>San Jose, CA -- (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/">ReleaseWire</a>) -- 08/22/2011 --  The YWCA Silicon Valley will host its YWCA Silicon Valley 21st Annual Luncheon event on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The event serves as a major fundraiser with proceeds going to support the programs and services of the YWCA Silicon Valley. Dee Dee Myers, former press secretary to President Bill Clinton and New York Times best-selling author of Why Women Should Rule the World, will be the keynote speaker at the event. "We are delighted to have Ms. Myers speak at this year&apos;s luncheon," said Keri Procunier McLain, CEO of the YWCA Silicon Valley. "Our audience of business and community leaders will be fascinated by her perspectives on women&apos;s issues and experiences as the first female White House press secretary."<br />
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The YWCA Silicon Valley has served Santa Clara County for more than 105 years.  Each year, more than 40 companies and individuals sponsor this annual luncheon. More than 80 community volunteers serve as table captains, inviting friends, family and business associates to the luncheon. Total attendance for the event is expected to be over 1,500 Silicon Valley community members. This is a non-ticketed fundraising event; guests attend as an individual or sponsored guest. A donation appeal will be made during the event requesting a donation of $150 or more to support the on-going programs and services of the YWCA  Silicon Valley. To attend this event, contact events@ywca-org, or call (408) 295-4011 ext. 216.<br />
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The mission of the YWCA Silicon Valley is to empower women, children and families, and to eliminate racism, hatred and prejudice. The YWCA Silicon Valley serves nearly 18,000 Santa Clara County residents each year, and has provided services in Santa Clara County for more than 105 years. The YWCA provides programs in the areas of domestic violence, rape crisis, youth services, counseling and child care.  The YWCA Silicon Valley is located at 375 S. 3rd Street, San Jose, CA  95112.  For more information about the YWCA of Silicon Valley, contact (408) 295-4011 or visit <a class="extlink"  rel="nofollow noopener"  target="_blank"  title="http://www.ywca-sv.org" href="http://www.ywca-sv.org">http://www.ywca-sv.org</a>.<br />
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Contact:<br />
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Kelly Ramirez                                           <br />
375 S. 3rd Street<br />
San Jose, CA  95112<br />
kramirez@ywca-sv.org<br />
408-295-4011 x217</p><p>For more information on this press release visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm">http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm</a></p></div><h2>Media Relations Contact</h2><p>Kelly Ramirez<br />Telephone: 408-295-4011<br />Email: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/104797">Click to Email Kelly Ramirez</a><br />Web: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ywca-sv.org">http://www.ywca-sv.org</a><br /></div><div><p><img src="https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=104797&amp;s=f&amp;v=f" width="1" height="1" alt=""><span></span></p></div>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:15:42 -0500</pubDate>
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