Displaying articles for: 10-23-2011 - 10-29-2011
Dr. Benjamin S. Carson is chief of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children's Center. His revealing interview is the second installment of the Verizon Thinkfinity Education Speaker Series, an online series that enables educators and parents to connect with some of the most inspiring voices in education.
The Verizon Thinkfinity Education Speaker Series is available exclusively to members of the Thinkfinity Community, a virtual home to engaging, thoughtful dialogue on some of today's most challenging classroom issues. Anyone can join the Thinkfinity Community for free at www.thinkfinity.org/community.
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For National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I've asked Kim Wells, the executive director of the Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence, to answer some questions on why domestic violence prevention matters in the workplace. If you are an employer, please consider implementing a policy to provide help to employees that may be a victim of domestic violence. If you are employed by a company, please share this Q&A with your human resources contact or office manager. We can all do something to end domestic violence.
Kathy leads Verizon's global corporate responsibility initiatives and policy development. She also oversees the Verizon Foundation.
James oversees Verizon’s supply chain, vehicle fleet, investment recovery, purchasing and materials management and sustainability initiatives.
Rose leads Verizon's philanthropic strategy with an emphasis on projects that demonstrate the use of Verizon's technology in addressing social issues such as education, domestic violence prevention and online safety. The Verizon Foundation is one of the 15 largest corporate foundations in America.
Jack promotes digital wellness and online safety. He works with parents, educators, service providers, application developers and industry leaders to foster responsible use of Verizon's mobile and broadband networks.
Discuss technology and telecommunications public policy.
New or improved Verizon products and services.
Information on Verizon's efforts to reduce domestic violence and promote literacy and education.
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