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Zenni, Chase Stokes and Bring Change to Mind Support Student Wellness Through Free Vision Care and Mental Health Programming

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Partnership provides vision care and styles from Zenni x Chase Stokes collection to nearly 300 New York City high school students

NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As young people navigate the growing importance of both physical and mental wellbeing, Zenni Optical, actor and longtime brand ambassador Chase Stokes and nonprofit Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) are coming together to highlight an often-overlooked connection: the role eye health can play in overall wellness.

On October 7, Zenni and Chase brought their commitment to accessible vision care to Manhattan Early College Academy (MECA) in New York City, providing students with free vision screenings and exams, and gifting them styles from the Zenni x Chase Stokes collection, complete with EyeQLenz™ with Zenni ID Guard™ lenses. Students from MECA’s BC2M Club also led a group activity and discussion focused on mental health and wellness.

Together, the partners screened nearly 300 students, with more than half of those screened needing new or updated prescriptions.

“Eye health is an important part of overall wellbeing, and we know that when young people can see clearly, they can better engage with the world around them,” said Veronica Alcaro, VP of Brand at Zenni. “We’re proud to partner with Chase and Bring Change to Mind to bring vision care directly to students and make quality eyewear more accessible. At Zenni, we believe clear vision should never be considered a luxury, and everyone deserves access to the quality eyewear they need to see, learn and experience the world around them with confidence.”

The partnership comes at a particularly meaningful time, with World Vision Day on October 8 and World Mental Health Day on October 10, creating an opportunity to consider how different aspects of health and wellness intersect. Research has found associations between vision impairment and mental health among young people, reinforcing the importance of considering eye health as part of overall wellbeing.

For Chase Stokes, the initiative builds on his ongoing commitment to making vision care more accessible while encouraging young people to prioritize their overall health and wellbeing. As part of the experience, Chase connected directly with students during a meet-and-greet at the school, handing out prescription eyewear styles from the Zenni x Chase Stokes collection.

“Taking care of your health means taking care of the whole person, and that includes both your vision and your mental wellbeing,” said Chase Stokes. “I’m proud to partner with Zenni and Bring Change to Mind to bring these resources to students in New York City. Hopefully, this experience reminds young people that taking care of themselves can start with something as simple – and important – as making sure they can see clearly and having an open conversation about how they’re feeling.”

As part of the activation, Bring Change to Mind helped broaden the conversation beyond eye health, giving students an opportunity to engage directly with their peers around mental wellbeing. BC2M’s student-led programming encourages young people to challenge stigma and create more open conversations around mental health in their communities.

“Creating spaces where young people can talk openly about their mental health is essential to building healthier communities,” said Pamela Harrington, Executive Director at Bring Change to Mind. “We’re excited to partner with Zenni and Chase to show students that wellness is interconnected. Whether we’re talking about taking care of our eyes, our minds, or our relationships with one another, giving young people the tools and space to prioritize their wellbeing can make a meaningful difference.”

The NYC activation builds on Zenni and Chase’s shared commitment to expanding access to vision care and empowering young people to prioritize their overall health, with clinical services provided by Optical Academy. By bringing together vision screenings, eyewear and mental wellbeing resources, the programming reinforces a simple message for students: wellness means caring for the whole person.

About Zenni Optical
Zenni pioneered the online eyewear industry in 2003 with a mission to make eyewear affordable and accessible for everyone. With complete prescription pairs starting under $10, Zenni offers adults and children the freedom to see clearly and express themselves through a wide selection of high-quality prescription glasses, sunglasses, protective eyewear, and non-prescription frames—curated with fashion, function, and style in mind. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the company has upended the traditional retail model to become the leader in U.S. online eyewear, with over 70 million frames sold worldwide. Zenni is proud to be the Official Eyewear of the San Francisco 49ers, Boston Celtics, Monster Jam, Team Liquid, and more. Zenni has collaborated with designers and tastemakers on exclusive collections, including Chase Stokes and George and Claire Kittle. For more information, visit zenni.com/press.

About Bring Change to Mind
Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) empowers young people to build connected, empathetic, and supportive school communities where conversations about mental health are welcome and stigma-free. Actress and activist Glenn Close co-founded the nonprofit organization in 2010 in response to a critical need to normalize conversations about mental illness. Since then, BC2M has expanded to include an evidence-based, student-led High School Club Program, launched in 2015, followed by a Middle School Program piloted in 2020. Today, BC2M Clubs operate in 43 states across more than 615 middle and high schools, empowering more than 100,000 students to take a proactive approach to their mental health through peer connection, resilience-building, and increased access to support and resources. For more information, visit bringchange2mind.org.

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Lockheed Martin Declares Fourth Quarter 2026 Dividend

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BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) board of directors has authorized a fourth quarter 2026 dividend of $3.60 per share, an increase of $0.15 per share over the last quarter. The dividend is payable on December 31, 2026, to holders of record as of the close of business on December 1, 2026. Lockheed Martin continues to invest in programs that are driving our backlog, while maintaining our historical practice of disciplined and dynamic capital allocation by increasing our dividend for the 24th consecutive year.

About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at Lockheedmartin.com. 

 

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Rosenwald Private Wealth Launches a New Chapter of Independence

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The Baltimore-based firm is expanding its ability to serve clients and deliver personalized guidance

CLEARWATER, Fla., Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Indivisible Partners (“Indivisible”), an advisor-owned growth partnership, today announced that Rosenwald Private Wealth has joined its platform. The Baltimore-based wealth management team led by Beth Rosenwald, Matthew Kunkel, and Leksi Kovalerchik manages approximately $1.1 billion in assets and includes seven advisory team members serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and multigenerational families.

The move marks a new chapter for the practice, allowing Rosenwald Private Wealth to operate as an independent advisory firm while continuing to serve clients with the same team and approach that have defined the practice for nearly three decades.

Rosenwald Private Wealth advises clients through a comprehensive planning framework that extends beyond investment management to include retirement planning, trust and estate considerations, charitable giving, risk management, tax strategy, and wealth transfer solutions.

“At the center of this decision is our commitment to serving clients in a way that reflects their evolving needs,” said Beth Rosenwald, Founding Partner of Rosenwald Private Wealth. “Independence allows us to maintain the relationships and planning philosophy that have guided our practice while providing additional flexibility in how we operate and support clients.”

To support this launch, Rosenwald Private Wealth has partnered with Indivisible Partners, which provides operational infrastructure, security, innovative technology resources, family office services, strategic solutions and support while allowing advisory firms to maintain their independence and unique identity.

“Beth and her team have built an exceptional reputation through their dedication to clients and commitment to thoughtful advice,” said John Thiel, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Indivisible Partners. “Their focus on trust, stewardship, and multigenerational planning aligns closely with our mission of helping advisors build enduring independent businesses while delivering an extraordinary client experience designed to guide better outcomes.”

As Rosenwald Private Wealth begins this new chapter, its mission remains unchanged: to provide personalized guidance, foster meaningful relationships, and help clients make confident decisions about their future and legacy. The launch reflects both a milestone for the firm and a continued commitment to the clients and communities it has served for years.

About Indivisible Partners

Indivisible Partners is a privately held, independent advisory firm founded by experienced industry leaders and former advisors to redefine what independence can mean for elite advisory teams. The firm combines an innovative, integrated platform with true ownership, high-touch support, and a collaborative culture—empowering advisors to deliver better outcomes for their clients and build lasting enterprise value on their own terms. Indivisible Partners is headquartered in Clearwater, FL, and operates as a federally registered investment advisor. For more information, please visit: www.indivisible.com.

About Rosenwald Private Wealth

Rosenwald Private Wealth is an independent wealth management firm based in Baltimore, Maryland, with investment advisory services offered through Indivisible Partners, LLC. The firm provides comprehensive wealth planning, investment management, retirement planning, estate and legacy planning strategies, and family-focused financial guidance for individuals and multigenerational families. Led by Beth Rosenwald, Matthew Kunkel, and Leksi Kovalerchik, the team is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex financial decisions through long-term relationships, personalized advice, and thoughtful stewardship.

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Women In Product Expands Its Board with Four New Directors

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Women In Product has appointed four new members to its Board of Directors: Dory Butler, Caroline Gaffney, Rita Khan, and Helen Ma. The new directors bring more than 20 years of experience across product, technology, healthcare, financial services, retail, commerce, and AI, strengthening the organization’s industry and regional representation as it enters its next phase of growth. Their leadership experience includes scaling digital products, driving transformation, building teams, and advancing women in product, bringing valuable perspective as the product management field continues to evolve.

PALO ALTO, Calif, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Women In Product, the nonprofit community advancing women in product management, today announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors: Dory Butler, Caroline Gaffney, Rita Khan, and Helen Ma.

The new directors were selected through a search focused on broadening regional and industry representation, bringing leadership experience across healthcare, financial services, retail, and commerce and deepening the board’s capacity as Women In Product enters its next phase of growth.

“We are excited to bring a fresh new perspective. Each of them brings a unique perspective from varied industries and regions where women in product are building careers every day. They make us a stronger, more representative board, and our community will feel the difference.” – Deb Liu, Board Chair

The New Directors

Dory Butler is the Head of CoBrand Product at JPMorgan Chase where she focuses on creating new products and capabilities to help customers manage their consumer and business credit cards. As a product executive with more than 20 years building and scaling digital products, she previously served as Senior Vice President of Customer Experience at Verizon, leading product management, design, and strategy across the Consumer organization, work for which she was recognized in Reuters’ Trailblazing Women In Customer Experience and Top 50 Women Leaders of New York. Before Verizon, Butler led Omni Customer Experience and Product Management for the Walmart U.S. mobile app and Walmart.com, overseeing eCommerce, membership, social commerce, and the omnichannel returns and checkout experiences. Butler spent nearly 20 years at American Express where she led product management for global digital channels, consumer lending, digital commerce, and mobile payments.

Caroline Gaffney is the VP of Product and Chief of Staff of the group responsible for LinkedIn and Microsoft Office. Previously, she led the growth team at Instagram, helping the app reach over 1 billion monthly users. Before that, she led LinkedIn’s consumer experiences including feed, engagement, and learning. She started her career at McKinsey & Company.Caroline is an advocate for women in product and is excited to join the Women In Product Board at a moment when AI is reshaping what the product management role looks like.

Rita Khan most recently served as Chief Consumer Officer at Optum and as Chief Digital Officer at Mayo Clinic, leading enterprise digital, data, and AI transformation across two of the most complex and regulated organizations in healthcare. Earlier in her career, she led consumer digital transformation at United Healthcare and held product leadership roles in private-equity backed SaaS and large-scale retail. Khan is a healthcare operator and board director with more than 20 years building, scaling, and governing technology enabled platforms across healthcare and retail, with board work centered on long-term value creation, risks management, and leadership succession. She currently serves on the boards of AlixPartners, Butler/Till and the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, and on the advisory boards of 10kR and Vapi.

Helen Ma is Vice President of Product and Engineering and Head of Meta Subscriptions, responsible for building paid products that span Meta’s family of apps, and monetizing consumer and business AI assistant and agent experiences. Prior to this role, she was VP of Product and Head of Monetization for Facebook at Meta, leading product development for advertising experiences that connect billions of people to millions of businesses, including Reels, Lead Generation, Commerce, Creator Marketing and Small Business initiatives. Prior to Meta, Helen built and launched commercial communications, reconnaissance and surveillance satellites at The Boeing Company and was a senior engagement manager at McKinsey & Company. She has 20+ years of experience across product, engineering, product marketing, and business strategy.

“What stands out about these leaders is how they have lived our mission as builders, mentors, and champions for women in product. They join us as product leadership is rapidly evolving, and their experience scaling products, teams, and partnerships is exactly what our next chapter demands.” – Carmen Palmer, CEO

Started in 2016 by several women working in product leadership, Women In Product has grown to become a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that equips women to thrive in product management careers at all levels, connects women in the product field, and advocates for more diverse workplaces. Today, the organization fosters a network of more than 22,000 constituents and 27 chapters, and hosts an annual conference that convenes more than 3,000 women in the field.

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Carmen Palmer, Women In Product, 1 818-653-8849, info@womenpm.org, https://womenpm.org/

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