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Adeena Sussman
Adena or Adeena is a female given name, and may refer to: *Adeena Karasick (born 1965), Canadian poet, performance artist, and essayist *Adena (musician), Romanian singer-songwriter *Adena Friedman (born 1969), American businesswoman * Adena Halpern (born 1968), American author *Adena Ishii, American politician *Adena Jacobs (born 1982), Australian theatre director * Adena Miller Rich (1888–1967), American social worker, philanthropist, and activist *Adena Williams Loston (born 1952), American college president See also *Adina (given name) Adina is a female given name. In the Balkans, Adina is popular among Bosniaks in the former Yugoslav nations. The name is either a modification of the name Eden, which means "delight," or a modification of the name Edina, which is derived from ... {{given name Feminine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. In Western culture, the idioms "" and "being on first-name terms" refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or Gentile name, ''gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adeena Karasick
Adeena Karasick (born June 1, 1965) is a Canadian poet, performance artist, and essayist. Born in Winnipeg of Russian Jewish heritage, she is the author of 13 books of poetry and poetic theory, as well as a series of parodic videopoems, such as the ironic "I Got a Crush on Osama" that was featured on Fox News and screened at film festivals, ''Ceci n'est pas un Téléphone or Hooked on Telephonics: A Pata-philophonemic Investigation of the Telephone'' created for The Media Ecology Association, "Lingual Ladies" a post-modern parody of Beyoncé's " Single Ladies", and "This is Your Final Nitrous" a poetic response to the Burning Man Festival., and ''White Abbot,'' a parodic videopoem Karasick created during the writing of ''Salome: Woman of Valor,'' dedicated to the impossible anguish of forbidden love. Karasick's most recent publications include ''Ærotomania Flight Deck (''NuJu Books, New York, 2023), ''Ærotomania: The Book of Lumenations (''Lavender Ink, New Orleans, 2023), ''Ou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adena (musician)
Adina Flavia Zotea-Secui, better known by her stage name Adena, is a Romanian singer-songwriter. She debuted in 2011 with her single "S.O.S", produced by Connect-R. Biography Adina Zotea appeared on a recording in 2011 at the age of 19, with the song "S.O.S". In the autumn of the same year, she started a collaboration with Laurenţiu Duţă for the singles "Milkshake" featuring Dony and then "Lay Me Down" in 2012, in collaboration with the Spanish DJ Luis Lopez. A video was made for "Lay Me Down" in Valencia and, thanks to this, the young artist became known in Spain and Latin America, the song being in the top of the charts, like Los 40 Principales. At the beginning of 2013, she released the song "Miracle of Love" produced by Mario Morreti. In the autumn of the same year, Adena started a new project alongside DJ Take. This is how "Party Machines" appeared, a rhythmical and cheerful song, dedicated to her clubbing and dance music fans. After a short pause, 2015 began with th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adena Friedman
Adena T. Friedman (born Adena Robinson Testa; 1969) is an American businesswoman. She currently serves as the President and CEO of Nasdaq, Inc. She was formerly a managing director and CFO of The Carlyle Group. Initially joining Nasdaq in 1993, she returned to Nasdaq from Carlyle in May 2014 as President of Global Corporate and information technology solutions. She was named the CEO of Nasdaq in January 2017, the first woman to lead a global exchange. ''Forbes'' has repeatedly listed Friedman as one of the world's most powerful women on their annual ''Power Women'' list. She ranked 43rd in Forbes list of " World's 100 most powerful women" in 2023. She was ranked 55th on ''Fortune'''s list of Most Powerful Women in 2023. Early life and education Born Adena Robinson Testa and raised in metropolitan Baltimore, she is the daughter of Michael D. Testa, a managing director at T. Rowe Price, and Adena W. Testa, an attorney in the Baltimore law firm of Stewart, Plant & Blumenthal. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adena Halpern
Adena Halpern (born December 8, 1968) is an American author best known for her "chick lit" novels, "The Ten Best Days of My Life," "29" and "Pinch Me." Career After graduating from Harriton High School outside Philadelphia, she attended New York University, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dramatic writing. She then received her Master of Fine Arts degree from the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. In 2004, Halpern began writing a monthly column for Marie Claire Magazine titled "Haute Life." In 2007, she adapted her column into her first published book, ''Target Underwear and a Vera Wang Gown: Notes from a Single Girl's Closet.'' ''Target Underwear'' was a memoir. Halpern followed this with three novels, ''The Ten Best Days of My Life,'' ''29'' and ''Pinch Me,'' each of which followed a female protagonist coping with fantastical events. Both ''The Ten Best Days of My Life'' and ''29'' have been optioned by 20th Century Fox for film adaptations. Amy Adams i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adena Ishii
Adena Ishii (c.1990) is an American politician serving as the Mayor of Berkeley, California since 2024. She is the first Asian American and woman of color to be elected to the position. Personal life Ishii was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Agoura Hills, where she graduated from Agoura High School. She has two siblings, including voice actor Erika Ishii. Her parents, Christopher S. Ishii and Carolyn Abe-Ishii, worked in the film industry. Her grandparents include Chris K. Ishii, a Walt Disney Company animator and member of the Military Intelligence Service in World War Two, and Harry F. Abe, a medic in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Some of Ishii's Japanese American relatives were incarcerated during World War II in internment camps due to Executive Order 9066. Ishii married business advisor and former entrepreneur Andrew Kitirattragarn in 2020 and the couple adopted a daughter. They live in South Berkeley. Education and early career Ishii attended Berkeley City Coll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adena Jacobs
Adena Jacobs (born June 1982) is an Australian theatre director. She has worked in Australian independent theatre with her company, Fraught Outfit, of which she is artistic director, and has also directed for various mainstage companies. She was "Female Director-in-Residence" at Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne in 2012, and in 2014–15 was Resident Director at Belvoir, Sydney. Jacobs adapted the 1966 film ''Persona'' for theatrical performances at Theatre Works in Melbourne in 2012. Jacobs graduated with a Bachelor of Creative Arts (honours) from Melbourne University (2004), and with a Masters of Theatre Practice from Victorian College of the Arts (2008) where she received the Yvonne Taylor scholarship for a female director. In 2011, Jacobs was awarded the Melbourne International Arts Festival Melbourne International Arts Festival, formerly Spoleto Festival Melbourne – Festival of the Three Worlds, then Melbourne International Festival of the Arts, becoming commonly known as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adena Miller Rich
Emma Adena Miller Rich (October 12, 1888 – March 10, 1967) was an American social worker, philanthropist, and activist. She was head resident of Hull House from 1935 to 1937, after the death of Jane Addams. Early life and education Adena Miller was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Thomas Cassius Miller and Emma Jane Lewis Miller. Her father was a lawyer. Her brother James B. Miller died in the sinking of the RMS Lusitania. Miller graduated from Oberlin College in 1911. She earned a master's degree at the Chicago School of Civic and Philanthropy. Career Rich was civic director of the Women's City Club of Cincinnati in 1916 and 1917. During World War I she was director of Chicago's Girls' Protective Bureau. She made studies of women and crime, and of pre-natal maternal care, in the city. She lived at Hull House in Chicago and worked as secretary to Jane Addams. Rich was active in the last years of the women's suffrage movement. She was vice-president of the Illin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adena Williams Loston
Adena Williams Loston (born 1952) is the 14th president of St. Philip’s College. She was installed as the new president in ceremonies on March 1, 2007. Education Loston earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Alcorn State University in 1973. She received her Master of Education and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Bowling Green State University in 1974 and 1979 respectively. She also attended the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University in 1996. Career Loston has taught as an associate professor at Georgia State University and an instructor at Arkansas State University and Houston Community College. She also taught as an adjunct instructor at the University of Houston–Downtown and Texas Southern University. She then was the Dean of Vocational Education, Budgets and Facilities, and Dean of Professional Programs at Santa Monica College, the Executive Dean/Provost in the El Paso Community College District, and ultimately as the President of San Jacinto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adina (given Name)
Adina is a female given name. In the Balkans, Adina is popular among Bosniaks in the former Yugoslav nations. The name is either a modification of the name Eden, which means "delight," or a modification of the name Edina, which is derived from the Arabic word دين (din), meaning ''faith''. This region also has a male equivalent: Adin (for example, Adin Vrabac). In Hebrew, Adina (עדינה) means "gentle" or "mild". Given name * Adina, in Jewish tradition, is the mother of Rachel and Leah, while another, Adina daughter of Yovav ben Yoktan, is the wife of Levi * Adina (biblical figure), male given name spelled עדינא, listed in I Chronicles 11:42 as one of the "mighty men" of King David's army * Adina (singer), Ghanaian musician * Adina Anton (born 1984), Romanian long jumper who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics * Adina Bar-On (born 1951), Israeli performance artist * Adina Bar-Shalom (born 1945 or 1946), Israeli educator, columnist and social activist * Adin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
