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Business Wire
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
HdL Companies Recognizes Salem Afeworki as 2025 LGSI Scholarship Recipient
BREA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HdL Companies, in partnership with the Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC), congratulates Salem Afeworki, Energy and Sustainability Services Division Manager at the City of Costa Mesa, as the 2025 recipient of the HdL + MMASC LGSI Stanford Scholarship. "We're honored to support her journey and proud to invest in the next generation of leaders who will shape resilient, innovative communities," said Andy Nickerson, President and CEO of HdL Companies Share The scholarship provides full tuition to attend the prestigious Local Governance Summer Institute at Stanford University (LGSI Stanford), a highly regarded leadership program for local government professionals. 'Salem's extraordinary leadership in sustainability and her unwavering commitment to public service exemplify the values we believe are essential to the future of local governance,' said Andy Nickerson, President and CEO of HdL Companies. 'We're honored to support her journey and proud to invest in the next generation of leaders who will shape resilient, innovative communities.' Ms. Afeworki brings a remarkable depth of experience to the scholarship, with a career that spans multiple sectors and institutions dedicated to environmental sustainability and public innovation. Her previous work includes roles at Burbank Water & Power, Los Angeles Metro, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and several global organizations committed to climate action and equity. She holds advanced degrees and graduate certifications from top universities across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. The HdL + MMASC LGSI Stanford Scholarship was created to support emerging leaders in local government who demonstrate both a vision for the future and a commitment to public service. HdL's sponsorship enables MMASC to expand access to high-impact learning opportunities for professionals shaping the next chapter of California communities. 'Partnerships like this are critical to building the bench strength of tomorrow's city and county leadership,' added Nickerson. 'It's about more than a scholarship—this is a long-term investment in public impact.' About HdL Companies HdL Companies is dedicated to supporting local governments across the U.S. with revenue enhancement, technology and consulting services that enable cities, counties and special districts to better serve their communities. Founded in 1983, HdL Companies' comprehensive approach to revenue management is trusted by more than 900 local governments nationwide. The company has successfully recovered more than $4 billion in revenue for client agencies. For more information, visit
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
FSU Panama City announces second Summer Institute
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Collegiate School at FSU Panama City is hosting its second Summer Institute in partnership with the Florida State University Panama City STEM Institute. According to a news release, the schools will host a series of day camps for students who have completed grades seven through eight in June and July. These camps focus on STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This includes crime scene investigation, acting, flight technology and art. CSI-TCS Unit is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 9-12 and July 7-10 at $140 per person. Students will participate in a murder mystery role-play and apply their science, technology and STEM skills to take on the role of a suspect. This camp includes a certification in WordPress. Creative Fusion will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 9-10, 16-17 and 23-24 as well as July 7-8, 14-15 and 21-22 with artist Brianna Bennett at $70 per participant. This is meant for grades six to 10 to explore painting, drawing, mixed media and more. Actor's Workshop is set for 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on June 10 and is free for students to learn acting techniques, master script reading, learn warm-up exercises and more. The Science of Flight will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 16-19 and July 14-17 at $140 per person to investigate and model prehistoric inventions and modern designs for air travel. Participants will learn Bernoulli's Principle, study current attempts at space flight and design and launch rockets. This also includes a certification for WordPress. 'We hope students will take advantage of these exciting camps since each of them explores career options and pathways available at The Collegiate School at FSU Panama City,' said Jenna Edwards, administrative specialist with TCS. For more information, click here or email TCS@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
