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Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Senior Partners from CVC and Capital Group and Former NYC Commissioner of Health join One Mind Board of Directors
RUTHERFORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- One Mind ™, a leading mental health and brain research nonprofit, has announced the addition of three seasoned executives and investors, Brad Freer, Katharina Koenig, and Ashwin Vasan, to the organization's board of directors, effective immediately. As board members, Brad Freer, Katharina Koenig, and Ashwin Vasan will provide valuable insights and perspective towards the strategy of One Mind's multitude of initiatives. Bradford F. Freer is an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. Brad has 31 years of investment industry experience and has been with Capital Group for 30 years. Earlier in his career at Capital, he was an equity investment analyst covering multiple sectors as a generalist in both Australia and India. Before that he was an equities trader in both Singapore and Hong Kong. He holds a bachelor's degree in international relations from Connecticut College, as well as the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. 'I am both humbled and excited to join the One Mind board. At both Capital Group and One Mind, I see a shared commitment to tackling big challenges by investing in empowered, innovative individuals and fostering collaboration. This approach leads to meaningful insights and impactful solutions. One Mind's effort to support entrepreneurs, scientists, and organizations working to improve mental health outcomes is an incredibly important mission I look forward to supporting.' Katharina Koenig joined CVC in 2023 as Chief People Officer and is based in London. Prior to CVC, she worked for over twenty years at Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong and London. A long time champion for mental health, Katharina served on the Advisory Board for the Columbia – WHO Center for Global Mental Health for over a decade, completing her tenure of service in 2023. Katharina holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Communication from Boston University. "I am truly delighted to be joining the One Mind board and to help drive its important mission. Over the past 15+ years, I've had the privilege of working closely with Kathy Pike through our shared commitments to the Asian University for Women Support Foundation and the Columbia University Global Mental Health Program. This lifelong journey of collaboration and purpose now continues with One Mind, and I look forward to advancing its visionary work to transform mental health globally." Dr. Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD is a nationally recognized physician, epidemiologist, and health policy expert who served as New York City's Health Commissioner from 2021 to 2024, leading the city's COVID-19 recovery and launching HealthyNYC, a data-driven initiative to raise life expectancy. His tenure was defined by bold efforts in mental health, reproductive care, overdose prevention, and healthcare affordability—including forgiving $2 billion in medical debt and creating NYC's first Office of Healthcare Accountability. A leader in public-private partnerships, he advanced digital mental health services like NYC TeenSpace, expanded care for people with severe mental illness, and strengthened public health workforce wellness. Previously, he led Fountain House, a national mental health nonprofit, and began his career expanding AIDS treatment globally with Partners In Health and the WHO. He advises elected officials and institutions including the Milken Institute and Columbia University, and holds degrees from UCLA, Harvard, the University of Michigan, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. 'Mental health is the most significant health crisis of our time, and one that knows no bounds and respects no divisions. We all have and are impacted by mental health, and so it requires all of us to marshal a response, to ensure that no one suffers in silence, without the community and care that they need. For decades, One Mind has brought together leading researchers and scholars, practitioners and advocates, toward a whole-of-society approach to brain health and mental wellbeing, grounded in science and in lived experience. I'm proud to join their efforts and to advance One Mind's work as a member of the Board.' Also sitting on One Mind's Board of Directors are Caryl Athanasiu, Tanisha Carino, PhD, Russ Deyo, Donna Friedman, Chela Gage, Gary Gottlieb, MD, MBA, The Honorable Patrick J. Kennedy, Christopher Lyle, Robina Riccitiello, Harvey Schwartz, Garen Staglin (Chairman), Shari Staglin, Martha R. Temple, Gordon Watson, Gwill York, and Matthew Zubrow. 'As we celebrate One Mind's 31 st year, the strength of our Board of Directors has never been more important as we advance our leadership in research, innovation and workplace mental health. We are delighted to welcome Brad, Katharina, and Ashwin to the One Mind board,' said Garen Staglin, Co-Founder and Chairman of One Mind. 'Their deep expertise in venture capital, workplace wellness, and health policy comes at a critical time—when advancing research and scalable solutions is more urgent than ever. We believe we are at an inflection moment for mental health innovation and their leadership will strengthen our ability to drive global impact and expand philanthropic support for brain health.' The new members have already begun their work to support One Mind's mission and drive meaningful change. Most recently, Dr. Ashwin Vasan delivered the keynote speech at the 9th Annual One Mind at Work Global Forum, which took place on May 12-14, 2025 at The Archer Hotel in Napa, CA. The One Mind at Work Global Forum is the premier event for those committed to advancing mental health in the workplace. The One Mind at Work members-only event brings together CEOs, HR leaders, and mental health experts from around the world to discuss the latest research, share best practices, and develop strategies to improve mental health at work. If you are interested in learning more about One Mind at Work membership, please get in touch for more information. About One Mind™ One Mind is at the forefront of a transformative movement in mental health, delivering innovative solutions to address critical gaps in mental health research, care, workplace wellness, and public perception. Guided by science and lived experience, we fund groundbreaking research, accelerate innovation, enhance workplace wellness, and engage the public to reshape mental health care and awareness. With science as our cornerstone, and people at the heart of what we do, our programs are setting new standards for effective interventions and redefining the future of mental health.
Metro
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
The Simpsons reveals new actor playing Milhouse...and she's been in a rock band
The replacement for a long running The Simpsons character has been announced. In 1989, Pamela Hayden joined the American animated series, voicing characters including Milhouse Van Houten, Jimbo Jones and Rod Flanders. After appearing in more than 700 episodes, in November last year the 71-year-old revealed she was leaving the show. 'The time has come for me to hang up my microphone, but how do I say goodbye to The Simpsons?……not easily,' she shared in a statement. 'It's been an honour and a joy to have worked on such a funny, witty, and groundbreaking show, and to give voice to Milhouse (and Jimbo Jones, Rod Flanders, Janey, Malibu Stacy, and many others).' Six months on it's now been revealed who will be taking over the character, best known for being Bart Simpson's best friend. Entertainment Weekly has reported Milhouse will now be played by singer Kelly Macleod. In 2022 she appeared in an episode of The Simpsons, the season 33 episode, Bart the Cool Kid. In it she performed the song Two Badges, One Mind in the ep, which also starred The Weeknd and Michael Rapaport. She began her career as a member of the rock band Private Life, which released two albums produced by Eddie Van Halen and Ted Templeman. Their son Touch Me was also featured on the soundtracks of both Wayne's World and Gremlins 2: The New Batch. Macleod then spent a decade with another band, The Sweet Potatoes and released the solo album, Wide Open, in 2021. She will make her debut on The Simpson's Sunday night's season finale Estranger Things. The episode's official synopsis teases: 'When Bart & Lisa stop watching Itchy & Scratchy together, Marge fears that they'll start to drift apart… but she has no idea how bad things are about to get!' However, Milhouse will only have a minor part in this episode and will say one line. He will appear in a scene where he, Bart, and Lisa are all adults. When announcing her exit from the show, Pamela also paid tribute to her best-known character. 'P.S. I'll always have a special place in my heart for that blue-haired 10-year-old boy with glasses,' she wrote. More Trending Milhouse, named after former US president Richard Milhous Nixon, first appeared in The Simpsons a Butterfinger commercial in 1989. Creator Matt Groening previously explained his origin story, sharing: 'Bart needed someone to talk to in the school cafeteria. 'We named him Milhouse because that was the most unfortunate name a kid could have.' View More » The Simpsons is streaming on Disney Plus. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Fans thrilled as Netflix 'saves' beloved children's TV show after shock axe MORE: WWE fans furious as surprise return gets 'spoiled' hours before tonight's Raw MORE: My 600-lb Life star Latonya Pottain dies aged 40 after asking fans to 'pray for me'
Associated Press
18-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
One Mind's Rising Star Awards Celebrates 20 Years of Funding Innovative Mental Health Research
RUTHERFORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 18, 2025-- One Mind is now actively accepting applications for the 2025 One Mind Rising Star Awards program. Since its founding, One Mind has supported the curiosity and drive of the most promising early career scientists, enabling stunning breakthroughs and launching their careers as leaders. In 2005, One Mind formalized this strategy, launching the Rising Star Awards program with the fundamental belief that investing in world-class early-career investigators pursuing innovative, high-risk, high-reward research would accelerate breakthroughs in mental health conditions and psychiatric disorders. This year, in celebration of its 20th anniversary, One Mind will award at least three Rising Star Awards, each providing a $300,000 research grant ($100,000 per year for three years). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Applications for the One Mind Rising Star Awards are now open. Apply today! Over the last two decades, One Mind has awarded over $13 million to 48 Rising Star Awardees pushing the frontiers of mental health science through their research and leadership. Among our 48 Awardees are such luminaries as: One Mind is honored to continue this tradition of supporting great science that is already making an impact on the lives of many. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, One Mind receives generous philanthropic support from private donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors who make the One Mind Rising Star Awards possible. This year, with generous support from Bristol Myers Squibb and Burroughs Wellcome Fund, one awardee will receive the 'One Mind Bristol Myers Squibb Rising Star Award' and two awardees will receive the 'One Mind Burroughs Wellcome Fund Rising Star Award.' In addition to the $300,000 research grant, this year's Awardees will gain exclusive access to the Rising Leaders Lab, a program designed to equip them with the skills, network, and opportunities to drive meaningful impact in neuroscience research and mental health. Through leadership training, networking, and executive coaching, they will develop expertise in media engagement, negotiation, communication, personal branding, and impactful leadership. Workshops, webinars, and one-on-one mentorship with subject-matter experts will further empower them to become thought leaders shaping the future of mental health. The 2025 One Mind Rising Star Awards will support grant proposals spanning basic/preclinical, translational, and clinical research for psychiatric disorders. These include, but are not limited to, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, and suicidality. Transdiagnostic investigations and research that bring us closer to precision psychiatry will be given special attention. Illustrative examples include metabolomics biomarkers, gut microbiome-brain interactions, psychedelics, closed-loop neurostimulation, (AI/ML)-based biomarkers, and predictive analytics-based models for evaluating risk or treatment efficacy. Awardees will be selected through a rigorous evaluation process based on the scientific rigor, potential for impact, relevance, feasibility, and innovation of the proposed project, as well as the candidate's credentials, research productivity, and leadership potential. Applications are now open! For more information, and to apply, visit our website at If you are interested in supporting an award, please contact One Mind Chief Development Officer, Tal Gerzon, at [email protected]. About One Mind™ One Mind is at the forefront of a transformative movement in mental health, delivering innovative solutions to address critical gaps in mental health research, care, workplace wellness, and public perception. Guided by science and lived experience, we fund groundbreaking research, accelerate innovation, enhance workplace wellness, and engage the public to reshape mental health care and awareness. With science as our cornerstone, and people at the heart of what we do, our programs are setting new standards for effective interventions and redefining the future of mental health. View source version on One Mind,[email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: NEUROLOGY MENTAL HEALTH HEALTH SCIENCE RESEARCH SOURCE: One Mind Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/18/2025 09:05 AM/DISC: 04/18/2025 09:06 AM
