Ignacio Salazar

AARP, Inc. (District of Columbia) provides general, legal information and products and facilities to aged citizens. It offers discounts, insurance, financial, health products, travel benefits to its members. The company was founded by Ethel Percy Andrus in 1958 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Avance, Inc. offers physical, social and developmental services for children. It serves pregnant women and families with children from birth to age three. The company was founded by Gloria G. Rodriguez in 1972 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Smithsonian Institution operates museums and art galleries. It organizes exhibitions on art, music, television and film, science, and history. The firm also preserves and maintains cultural centers, national zoo, and research facilities. The company was founded on August 10, 1846 by James K. Polk and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Blue Cross of California provides health insurance services. Its offers insurance products and benefits, including senior plans, dental, pharmacy, life & disability, long term care, and behavioral health products. The firm provides pharmacy benefit management, utilization management, flexible spending accounts, and COBRA administration products. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA.

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

United Benefits & Pension Service, Inc. Functions as a Pension/Retirement Fund. It consolidates retirement benefit plan outsourcing and technology. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Tobacco One, Inc. engages in retail sale of brand name motorcycles, personal watercraft, terrain vehicles, and related accessories. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Nexos Capital Partners LLC (Nexos Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in New York.

New Bedford Panoramex Corp. designs and manufactures landing visual aids. The firm also offers training and field support services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Claremont, CA.

Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce operates membership organizations for promoting economic development and provides scholarships for education. Its services include quarterly referral network, small business owners roundtable, monthly procurement workshops, import and export training and health insurance education for small business. The company is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM.

Dow Chemical Co. Ltd. manufactures ethylene oxide & ethylene glycol, bonding, and sealing agents. The firm provides products for the automotive industry, herbicides, polystyrene, and pharmaceutical intermediates. The company is headquartered in West Drayton, UK

Town Hall Los Angeles operates as a non-profit, nonpartisan speaker’s forum, providing a platform for discussing and debating today’s most pressing issues. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

California Independent System Operator Corp. transmits and distributes electricity. It provides long-distance, high-voltage power lines that deliver electricity throughout California, and part of Nevada. The firm manages transmission lines and supervises maintenance. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Folsom, CA.

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles provides healthcare services. The organizationspecializes in providing services to seriously injured and sick children. Its services include surgical & emergency care, speciality services and many more. Childrens Hospital Los Angeles was founded in April 1901 and is located in Los Angeles, CA.

Pacific Community Ventures LLC (PCV) is a private equity firm founded in 1999. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Southern California Public Radio operates radio stations. It also features signature public radio programs from American Public Media, the BBC and Public Radio International. The company is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

Contreras Sweet Enterprises LLC provides marketing and business consulting services. The private company is based in North Hollywood.

Bipartisan Policy Center is an American company that believes in the importance of bipartisanship. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company takes views from both parties and work together to find solutions. The company helps American businesses thrive and compete by driving policies that support workers and spark innovation. The company was founded by Howard H. Baker, Thomas Andrew Daschle, Bob Dole.

The Los Angeles World Affairs Council operates as a council for world affairs. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA.

The California Endowment Fund operates health funds and provides health care services. The Endowment has regional offices in San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno and San Diego, with program staff working throughout the state. The Endowment makes grants to organizations and institutions that directly benefit the health and well-being of the people of California. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA

Vistage Worldwide, Inc. engages in the provision of business and executive coaching services. It offers programs such as chief executives, small business owners, key executives, and professional service providers. The company was founded by Robert Nourse, Fred Chaney and Bill Hall in 1957 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

World Affairs Councils of America is a non-profit organization which focuse on educating and engaging the American public on global issues. The company was foudned in 1986 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans is an educational organization that provides objective, solution-oriented education, research, and information to ensure the health and financial security of plan beneficiaries worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Brookfield, WI, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers a variety of educational programs, including face-to-face and online learning, certificate programs, and continuing education. The company also provides publications, podcasts, and webcasts on various employee benefits topics. The company aims to keep its members informed about the latest developments in the employee benefits industry and offers a platform for members to interact with each other by sharing ideas and best practices.

The Podesta Group provides government relations and public affairs services. It offers branding, crisis management, strategies involving legislation and message development services. Its clients include Google, Wal-Mart, BP, Textron, National Confectioners Association, Genzyme and Genentech. The company was founded by Dan Mattoon and Tony Podesta in 1988 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.