Katherine R. Maehr

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

New York Life Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance products and services. It offers life insurance, retirement income, long term care, investments, and premier services. The company was founded on April 12, 1845 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Adams & Reese LLP provides legal services. It specializes in industries such as aerospace, agriculture, automotive, banking and financial services, biotechnology, construction, dealerships, defense, entertainment, health care, maritime, and telecommunications. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered New Orleans, LA.

Hartsook Cos., Inc. provides management and fund-raising consulting services. The private company is based in Wichita, KS and has subsidiaries in the United States.

DLA Piper LLP provides legal services to clients. It offers services in the areas of corporate and securities, venture capital and emerging companies, litigation. The company was founded in 2005 and it is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

The Chicago Community Trust provides charity services. It offers services to organizations such as social services agencies, schools, health centers, museums and theaters in the Chicago area. The firm provides charitable resources in the arts and culture, basic human needs, community development, education and health sectors. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Los Angeles Rams LLC owns and manages an American professional football team as a member of the Western Division of the National Football League (NFL). The firm handles football operations, brand development, and advertising. The company was founded by Homer Marshman in 1937 and is headquartered in Agoura Hills, CA.

The Aspen Institute operates an institution that fosters leadership skills and open-minded dialogue. It conducts seminars, policy programs, conferences and leadership development initiatives, the Institute and its international partners seek to promote nonpartisan inquiry. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Fulfillment Fund is an organization that helps first-generation and lower-income students access and afford higher education. The private company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company partner with local high schools and organizations serving educationally and economically under-resourced communities to support their students through college graduation and provide crucial life skills to help them transition into the workforce successfully.

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Oregon Community Foundation provides fund raising and community development programs. OCF works with individuals, families, businesses and organizations to create charitable funds to support the community causes they care about. The company was founded by William Swindells in 1973 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund supports and represents students in their member schools, which include public Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). It was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Second Harvest Heartland distributes food and grocery products. The firm distributes its products to fund drives, food camps, shelves, soup kitchens, shelters and rescue programs. The company was founded on October 1, 2001 and is headquartered at St. Paul, MN.

mHUB is an independent hardtech and manufacturing innovation center that aims to convene the entrepreneurial ecosystem around physical product innovation. The American company provides a hyper-resourced environment to entrepreneurs with the goal of commercializing new hardtech innovation that will lead to new businesses, intellectual property, investment, revenue, and job creation. The mHUB community includes over 428 active and alumni startups and small businesses supported by a deep talent pool of product designers and developers, entrepreneurs, engineers, and manufacturers, corporate leaders, industry experts, mentors, and investors. The non-profit company has generated more than $1.49b in capital, launched more than 1,502 products, hired more than 5,193 employees, and has subsidiaries in the United States. mHUB's hyper-resourced environment creates the conditions for physical product innovation to thrive.

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a health organization that is dedicated to saving lives, reducing the burden of disease, and strengthening health systems. CHAI is based in Boston, MA, and the CEO of the non-profit company is Deepak Verma. The organization's focus is on improving healthcare in developing countries.

Ecotrust engages in the provision of forest management planning services. It creates programs in fisheries, forestry, food, farms, children’s health, developing scientific and information tools to improve social, economic and environmental decision-making. The company was founded by Spencer B. Beebe in 1991 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Opportunity Finance Network, Inc. is a national network of over 390 community development financial institutions (CDFIs) that provide affordable financial products and services in low-income rural, urban, and native communities across the United States. The private company is based in Philadelphia, PA. Acting as an intermediary between CDFIs and public and private sectors, the company partners with banks, philanthropies, corporations, and government agencies to create economic opportunities for all. Since its establishment in 1986, the company has originated $100.40 billion in financing, creating or maintaining over 2.6 million jobs, starting or expanding more than 696,000 businesses and microenterprises, and supporting the development or rehabilitation of more than 2.3 million housing units and over 13,600 community facility projects. The company was founded by Dick Jones, and Harold B. Pettigrew has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Fidelity Bank Ghana Ltd. provides banking and financial services. It offers current and savings accounts, and time deposits; Internet banking, SMS banking, and money transfer services; and executive and private banking, corporate finance, retail banking, mortgage, trade, wholesale banking, treasury, E-banking, and promotions services. The company was founded by Jim Reynolds Baiden in 2006 and is headquartered in Ridge-Accra, Ghana.

Harvesters-The Community Food Network distributes food items to end hunger. It operates as a food bank, asking for food item or monetary donations to be converted into food items. The company was founded by Pat Tobin in 1979 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

The Central Exchange provides the venue and voice for women seeking to reach their full personal and professional potential. The company was founded by Marjorie Powell Allen and Beth K. Smith in 19980 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.