Heidi Black

The Annie E. Casey Foundation, Inc. operates a charitable organization for disadvantaged children. It offers diverse range of services for children at risk of poor educational, economic, social, and health outcomes. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Recreational Equipment, Inc. designs, develops and retails outdoor gear and apparel. It offers products for camping, hiking, cycling, urban lifestyle, travel, and general outdoor recreation. The firm?s products include backpacks, bikes, books, maps, car racks, dog gear, electronics, gift cards, jackets, luggage and day bags, sleeping bags, strollers and bike trailers, sunglasses, tents, and watches. The company was founded by Mary Anderson and Lloyd Anderson in 1935 and is headquartered in Kent, WA.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Research Foundation of the State University of New York Raises funds, promotes research, and administers gifts and grants that support the educational activities. It focuses on research and other sponsored programs funded by federal and state governments, private sector companies and nonprofit foundations. The company was founded by John B. Fitzgibbons in 1951 and is headquartered in Albany, NY.

New York Academy of Sciences is an independent, not-for-profit organization, which engages in the advancement of scientific research, education, and policy. The company was founded in 1817 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Teach For America, Inc. provides teachers and educational services to communities. It operates as corps of recent college graduates and professionals of various academic majors and career interests. The company?s corps members commit to teach in urban and rural public schools. The firm also offers early childhood education, math and science, and teach for all initiatives to address needs in education. Teach For America was founded by Wendy Kopp in 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Alliance for Excellent Education is a national nonprofit advocacy organization that aims to expand equitable educational opportunities for marginalized groups, including students of color and low-income families. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company works on policies and practices at the federal, state, and local levels to ensure that all students graduate from high school prepared to complete postsecondary education and achieve success in a rapidly changing world.

Harlem Children’s Zone, Inc. provides educational, social and community-building programs. Its programs include early childhood, elementary school, middle school, high school, college, family and community, health, and HCZ food services. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Harlem, NY.

New Visions for Public Schools, Inc. aims to improve the educational opportunities of students through multiple strategies which includes creating new schools, working with communities to support schools, and developing solutions to improve schools. The company was founded by Richard I. Beattie in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Liberty Fellowship operates an incubator for exemplary leadership. The private company is based in Spartanburg, SC. The company was founded in 2003 by Hayne Hipp, Anna Kate Hipp. The CEO is Ann Marie Stieritz.

CincyTech LLC (CincyTech) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007. The firm is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Lakeside School is a coeducational private school for grades 5-12. The company provides an academic program through which educators lead students to take responsibility for learning. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA

The University of Wisconsin System is one of the largest systems of public higher education in the country, serving almost 182,000 students each year and employing more than 32,000 faculty and staff statewide. The UW System is made up of 13 four-year universities, 13 freshman-sophomore UW Colleges campuses, and statewide UW-Extension. Together, these institutions are a tremendous academic, cultural, and economic resource for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world.

Capitalize Albany Corp. provides urban and rural planning services. The firm activities include loan repayments and recapitalization, real estate and project development revenues, fees for services, grant proceeds, and membership dues. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Albany, NY.

Bridge Housing Corp. operates as a non profit organization. It offers real estate development, portfolio management, resident and community services. The company was founded by Ian D. Terner and Alan L. Stein in 1983 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation engages in the promotion of social good and helps less fortunate people. It was started on a belief in the power of innovation and a conviction that with bold foundation support, passionate individuals can change the world. It was founded on 2002 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

Social Interest Solutions is a company that provides technology solutions to help government agencies and non-profit organizations improve their social services. The company is based in Oakland, CA. The company specializes in developing software applications that streamline the enrollment process for public assistance programs, such as Medicaid and SNAP. The company's goal is to make it easier for people to access the services they need and for agencies to manage their programs more efficiently. Social Interest Solutions also offers consulting services to help organizations design and implement effective technology strategies.

Generation Citizen, Inc. provides educational services. It aims to revolutionize civics education and build a new generation of youth activists and leaders equipped to create change. The company was founded by Scott Warren and Daniel Millenson in 2008 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

One Degree is a non-profit organization that helps low-income families access the resources they need to achieve social and economic mobility and, ultimately, improve their lives. The company was founded by Rey Faustino and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

PolicyLink is a national research and action institute that focuses on advancing racial and economic equity. The company is based in Oakland, CA. The company's mission is to ensure that all people, especially those who face the burdens of structural racism, can participate in a just society, live in a healthy community of opportunity, and prosper in an equitable economy. The company's goal is equity, which means just and fair inclusion into a society where everyone can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. The CEO of the company is Michael S. McAfee.