Arthur E. Levine

The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice. The organization is based in Washington, D.C. ACE provides services for employers, training providers, colleges and universities, and military and working learners. The organization offers a suite of learning solutions informed by adult, community, and blended learning pedagogies, while its services include evaluation, transcript, and technical assistance for students, employers, and higher education institutions. ACE's research and insights focus on equity-minded leadership, institutional transformation, and student success.

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.

The Association of American Colleges & Universities is a non-profit organization that advocates for liberal education. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company's mission is to promote the importance and democratic values of undergraduate liberal education.

Business-Higher Education Forum is a non-profit membership organization that connects higher education institutions to business talent demand. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company helps corporate CEOs and university presidents to anticipate skills needs and improve pathways between higher education and workforce. The company identifies high-value emerging skills through yearly signature reports, ad hoc research, and timely quick takes. BHEF has a repeatable approach to accelerate pathway development between business and higher education, resulting in over 100 credentials.

Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. Campus Compact is based in Providence, RI, and was founded by Frank Newman. The non-profit company builds democracy through civic engagement and community development. Campus Compact offers various programs, including the Newman Civic Fellowship, AmeriCorps, Campus Climate Action Corps, and Engaged Scholars Initiative. The company also provides resources, professional development, and networking opportunities for its members.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center located in Washington, D.C. The center is home to the National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera. The center hosts a variety of events, including musicals, concerts, films, and dance performances. The CEO of the American company is Deborah F. Rutter.

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute provides leadership development programs and educational services to students and young emerging Latino leaders. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Marco A. Davis.

ACT, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of assessment, research, information, and program management services in the areas of education and workforce development. It offers ACT Aspire, PreACT, ACT Academy, ACT CollegeReady, ACT Certified Educator, and ACT Tessera. The company was founded by E.F. Lindquist and Ted McCarrel in 1959 and is headquartered in Iowa City, IA.

The Urban Institute is a nonprofit organization that conducts research and offers evidence-based solutions to improve social and economic policies. The non-profit company is based in Washington and was founded in 1968 by Lyndon Baines Johnson. The American company's objective research helps expand opportunities for all, reduce hardship among the most vulnerable, and strengthen the effectiveness of the public sector. The company studies how family and individual well-being is shaped by economic, social, and demographic trends, and how policies and programs can improve economic security, human capital, family stability, and child development.

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching develops model for documenting classroom practices. It specializes in Education, Education Research, Improvement Science, Networks. The company was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1905 and is headquartered in Stanford, CA.

Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

National Foundation For Advancement in the Arts, Inc. nurtures young artist. It assist artists at critical junctures in educational and professional development. The company was founded by Lin Arison and Ted Arison in 1981 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Urban Service Systems Corp. provides waste disposal services. Its services include solid waste and recycling, organics recycling, bio-solids management and waste transportation. The company was founded by Dickie S. Carter in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Verge Solutions LLC engages in the provision of software solutions to healthcare organizations. It provides strategic advisory services. The company was founded by Jon Piebenga in 2001 and is headquartered in Mount Pleasant, SC.

Bankers Trust Co. is an asset management headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1917 and is a subsidiary of BTC Financial Corp. The firm serves as a trusted partner for individuals’ comprehensive financial planning, trust and fiduciary needs.

Anti-Defamation League operates as a non-profit organization that fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals and protects civil rights for all. The firm serves as a resource for government, media, law enforcement, educators and the public. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Houlihan Lokey (Corporate Finance) Ltd. operates as an independent mergers and acquisitions advisory firm. It provides investment management and financial advice to corporate clients. The company was founded on February 4, 1983 and is headquartered in Aberdeen, the United Kingdom.

X Plus One Solutions, Inc. offers integrated and open software for data-driven digital marketing. Its products include origin data management platform, which centralizes audience creation, computer learning, tag management, callouts, and triggers. The company was founded by Ted Shergalis in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

GlobalServe, Inc. provides supply chain platform solutions. It provides information technology equipment supply chain services for procurement, deployment and service. The company’s OneSource is a procurement engine that enables clients to buy and transfer hardware and software. It serves the oil and gas, manufacturing, consumer products, and technology industries. GlobalServe was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

New-York Historical Society operates as a historical museum. It offers history and art exhibitions as well as public programs that explore the political, cultural and social history of New York City and State. The firm operates a library offering books, pamphlets, maps, newspapers and other related publications. The company was founded in 1804 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Educational Testing Service, Inc. engages in the provision of educational and professional testing services. The firm designs, develops, and implements customized assessment systems and support services to advance learning worldwide. It also provides services in the area of research, assessment development, test administration, test scoring, as well as instructional products and services. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.

CampusTech, Inc. develops online platform which helps students to attend college classes. The company was founded by Tade Oyerinde in 2016 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children is an organization that provides resources for individuals who work with preschoolers. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company's magazine, Teaching Young Children, offers guidance on creating a strong anti-bias program and self-awareness. The CEO of the company is Michelle Kang.

First Things First of Greater Richmond operates as a community foundation. The private company is based in Richmond, VA. Sam Leyvas has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

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.

The Thomas B. Fordham Institute engages in promotion of education. It offers assessments of student learning, and common-sense accountability for schools and children across the achievement spectrum; education options and school-performance information for every family; and A student-centered system that provides clear pathways to upward mobility, good citizenship, and successful participation in adult society. The company was founded by Thelma Fordham Pruett in 1959 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

America's Promise Alliance operates collaborative network that facilitates volunteer action for children and youth. Its partners are corporations, nonprofit service organizations, foundations, policymakers and advocacy organizations. The company was founded by Colin L. Powell and Ray G. Chambers in 1997 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was formed in 1997 as the William H. Gates Foundation. In 1999, the foundation was renamed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust was created in January 2000 through the merger of the Gates Learning Foundation, which worked to expand access to technology through public libraries and the William H. Gates Foundation, which focused on improving global health. The foundation participates in preventive approaches and collaborative endeavors with government, philanthropic and not-for-profit partners. Priority is given to grants that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for long-term, systemic change. The foundation also provides funds to promote greater equity in global health, education and public libraries. Through their partnerships in communities across the US, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to raising the high school graduation rate and helping all students, regardless of race or family income. The foundation is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.