Two Communications Experts Join The Team
In July, The Ashkin Group announced it had added two communications experts to help expand its Green Cleaning industry awareness and training activities.

David Holly, a video and multi-media production expert, shall oversee the development and implementation of all new technology solutions for the firm. He brings an unusual mix of both cleaning industry and cutting-edge media experience to the firm’s online training and outreach. His past experience includes: Vice President of a regional BSC, Director of Sales & Marketing for S.C. Johnson Professional, and Marketing Director for Multi-Clean.

Holly has partnered with The Ashkin Group in the creation of Green Cleaning University (GCU), a soon-to-be-unveiled, professional development tool and exhaustive resource of information about Green Cleaning and healthy building maintenance. In addition to his innovative role at The Ashkin Group, Holly continues to preside over his own multi-media production company, Don’t Panic Productions.

Gisele McAuliffe, a communications professional who specializes in cause-related public relations for socially responsible organizations, will plan and direct The Ashkin Group’s communications activities. She has 26 years of experience in journalism and public advocacy at all levels both in the United States and overseas. McAuliffe’s past experience includes producing and reporting for CNN, United Press International Radio, Voice of Germany and Radio France International. Additionally, she has directed communications for the American Red Cross disaster services, The World Wildlife Fund’s international climate change campaign and The Wilderness Society. McAuliffe presides over her own consulting firm, Advocacy Communication International, Inc.

And that’s not all! Stay tuned for our announcement about other new members of The Ashkin Group team – coming soon.

Green Cleaning University (GCU)
At the end of this month, The Ashkin Group is very excited to announce it will launch Green Cleaning University (GCU) – an online professional development tool that will be the most exhaustive resource anywhere on Green Cleaning and healthy building maintenance.

We would very much like to thank our Founding Sponsors – Spartan Green Solutions, Pro Team, Bay West, and 3M for their support and helping to make this program a success.

GCU is modeled after a traditional Ivy League campus, but with online programming designed for today’s busy cleaning professionals. The faculty is composed of the nation’s leading experts in Green Cleaning and healthy building maintenance. Students will have access to a wide variety of data and learning tools accessible via interactive classes, online discussion groups, special conferences, an exhaustive library and bookstore.

So please look for our email announcing the date of the GCU launch later this month. Special offers also will be available for DestinationGreen and ManagingGreen readers and class sizes are limited, so you will want to sign up fast!