Proteus Inc. is thrilled to announce a significant increase in the number of farmworkers we’re serving through our Agricultural Health program this year! As of the end of May, we’ve provided essential healthcare services to over 650 patients – surpassing our numbers for this point in any previous year. This surge highlights the vital role…
Read MoreBeating the Heat
Stay Cool, Stay Safe: Why Hydration is Crucial for Farmworkers The heat rises, the sun beats down, and farmworkers across the country are out there keeping our food system running. But these long hours under the scorching sun come with a serious risk: dehydration. At Proteus Inc., we see the challenges farmworkers face every day,…
Read MoreProteus, Inc. CEO named 2024 LGBTQ Legacy Leader
Proteus, Inc. is proud to announce that our CEO, Daniel Zinnel, is a 2024 dsm Magazine LGBTQ Legacy Leader! The prestigious award honors LGBTQ leaders who make a real difference in Iowa by leading with creativity, passion, and vigor to solve problems. dsm Magazine will be celebrating the honorees at The River Center on September…
Read MoreProteus Celebrates Indiana Farmworkers at Recognition Breakfast
The 6th annual Indiana Farmworker Recognition Breakfast, held on March 29th in South Bend, was a resounding success! Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and attendees, we were able to raise over $17,000 to support Indiana farmworkers and their families!
Read MoreEmily Mendez of Proteus, Inc. named to Des Moines Business Record’s Forty Under 40
Proteus Inc. is thrilled to announce that Emily Mendez, Director of Development, has been named to the Des Moines Business Record’s prestigious Forty Under 40 Class of 2024. This program honors exceptional young professionals who are making a difference in the Des Moines area through leadership, innovation, and community engagement. A Driving Force for Positive…
Read MoreThe Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Grants $20,000 To Proteus, Inc.
South Bend, Indiana, January 29, 2024 — Proteus, Inc. was one of a dozen organizations in Northern Indiana that received a portion of a $435,000 community investment from the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds Casinos on Thursday, January 25. The check presentation ceremony took place at Four Winds South Bend’s Ribbon Town…
Read MoreProteus, Inc. CEO Honored as Des Moines Business Leader to Know
Proteus, Inc. CEO, Dr. Daniel Zinnel, has been recognized as one of the Des Moines Business Record’s Business Leaders to Know in the 2024 Book of Lists!
Read MoreProteus, Inc. Receives $50,000 Gift for Produce Delivery Program
Proteus, Inc. is thrilled to announce a $50,000 gift from Tito’s Handmade Vodka to launch a groundbreaking Produce Delivery Program, ensuring fresh, nutritious produce reaches the doorsteps of farmworkers in food deserts.
Read MoreProteus to Launch Youth Leadership and Financial Empowerment Programs
Proteus, Inc. is proud to be introducing new programs to increase our impact and further our mission of providing essential services to farmworkers and their families. Farmworker Youth Leadership and Development (FYLD) Nearly 20% of all U.S. farmworkers are under the age of 25, according to the USDA. Giving farmworker youth the opportunity to gain…
Read MoreProteus Led Collaboration- Research Publication
Innovative Cohort Process to Minimize COVID-19 Infection for Migrant Farmworkers During Travel to Iowa Migrant and seasonal farmworkers experience disproportionate infection from COVID-19. Integrating an innovative process to address the safety of these workers can allow for a safe release to work in the fields. A Proteus, Inc. led collaboration with employers, HCPs, & migrant/seasonal farmworkers…
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