Jane E. Nelson

Bombay & Co., Inc. manufactures and retails home furniture and accessories. The company offers unassembled reproductions of 18th and 19th century English furniture. Its products include collections for the home and office, carpets, lamps and lighting fixtures, bed and bath accessories, garden and patio furnishings, artwork, collectibles, and gift items. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Brookstone, Inc. develops and markets innovative gadgets and specialty items. It is an innovative product development and specialty lifestyle retail company that operates Brookstone branded stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company operates in three segments based on its distinct distribution channels and customer bases: Retail, eCommerce and Alternative Distribution. The Retail segment is comprised of all full-year stores in addition to all temporary stores and kiosks. The firm's retail product distribution is conducted primarily through the store locations. The eCommerce segment is comprised of the Brookstone catalog and products promoted via its internet website. The firm's eCommerce product distribution is primarily conducted through the company's customer care center and distribution center located in Mexico, Missouri and by its vendors. The Alternative Distribution segment is comprised of sales of its products to select resellers and corporate partners. The company was founded in 1965 by Pierre de Beaumont and Mary de Beaumont and is headquartered in Merrimack, NH.

REFAC Optical Group, Inc. provides vision care products and services. It offers designer brands and private label prescription eyewear, contact lenses, sunglasses, readymade readers, and accessories. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Blackwood, NJ.

The Sharper Image Corp. retails appliances and consumer electronic devices. It engages in business-to-business wholesale operations, as well as owns and operates online auction Web site and an online outlet store to help manage refurbished and close-out inventory. The company was founded by Richard J. Thalheimer in 1977 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Specialty Retailers Inc. operates as retail clothing stores. The company was founded by Christopher Deutsch and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Northwest Evaluation Association is a non-profit organization that provides educational services. It offers MAP Growth, MAP Skills, Children’s Progress Academic Assessment, Normative Data and RIT Scores, and the OECD Test for Schools. The company was founded by Allan Olson and George Ingebo in 1973 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

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.

Financial Executives International enhances member professional development through peer networking, career planning services, conferences, publications and special reports, and research. Its members include Chief Financial Officers, Vice Presidents of Finance, Treasurers, and Controllers. The company was founded in December 1931 and is headquartered in Morristown, NJ.

American Academy of Pediatrics operates as a professional association of pediatricians to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The company was founded on June 23, 1930 and is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL.

Founded in 2004 by David Meyer and Michael Koeneke, Knightspoint Partners LLC is a hedge fund manager located in New York City.

Financial Executives International Research Foundation is a not-for-profit organization. It conducts financial research projects and professional education programs. The company is headquartered in Florham Park, NJ.

Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland, Inc. engages in educating young people about business, economics and personal finances. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Council of Chief State School Officers, Inc. is an organization that supports states in transforming the educational landscape. The private company is based in Washington, D.C. The American company advocates for the development and implementation of effective policies and encourage innovation to improve conditions for learning. The CEO of the company is Carissa Moffat Miller.

ZERO TO THREE provides support and services for infants and toddlers. It informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers and parents in its efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers. The company was founded by T. Berry Brazelton, Selma Fraiberg, Stanley I. Greenspan, J. Ronald Lally, Bernard Levy, Reginald S. Lourie, Peter B. Neubauer, Robert A. Nover, Sally Provence, Julius B. Richmond, Albert J. Solnit, and Leon J. Yarrow in 1977 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Erikson Institute provides child development services. It offers academic advising, center and pick writing program, multicultural student affairs, services for students with disabilities, computers and technology, student accounts, and health insurance. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Forest Hills Country Club, Inc. operates as a club, provides services. The company is headquartered in Clarkson Valley, MO.

Collaborative For Academic Social & Emotional Learning (CASEL) is an organization that envisions all individuals as self-aware, caring, responsible, engaged, and lifelong learners who work together to achieve their goals and create a more inclusive, just world. The organization is based in Chicago, IL and was founded by Timothy Shriver. CASEL is committed to promoting social and emotional learning (SEL) in partnership with families and communities, with schools playing a central role in supporting young people's social and emotional development. The benefits of SEL are well-researched, with evidence demonstrating that an education that promotes SEL yields positive outcomes.

Hopecam, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Reston, VA that connects children with cancer to their friends and classmates using tablet computers, web cameras, and high-speed internet connections. The organization provides equipment and IT support and works with schools to facilitate the children's participation. Hopecam aims to overcome social isolation experienced by children with cancer and improve their attitude during treatment, relieve anxiety before procedures, and reduce depression. The organization also offers telehealth services. Hopecam's services are provided at no cost to families or schools. The organization has various events and fundraisers to support its cause.

Credit Suisse AG (London Branch) provides investment banking services. The company was founded on January 1, 1993 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.