Carole Siegel

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

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.

Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

ACI Capital Co. LLC (ACI Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of Ingleside Investors LLC founded in 1995 by Kevin S. Penn. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Websense Deutschland (SurfControl) offers a powerful set of content security solutions that intelligently protect customers from external malicious attacks and internal information leaks, delivered as downloadable software, on an appliance, and now as an on-demand hosted service. The firm markets its products under the brand name SurfControl. The company's products now include a complete set of content protection solutions, including Web security, e-mail and spam filtering, and information leak prevention, tailored to meet the specific requirements of small, medium and enterprise-sized organizations. Over time, Websense plans to enhance SurfControl's on-demand platform to deliver other hosted content protection services, such as information leak prevention services and advanced Web security offerings based on Websense ThreatSeeker(TM) technology. SurfControl's on-demand platform also bolsters Websense's ability to discover Internet-based threats. Websense is the technology leader in Web threat discovery. Websense ThreatSeeker technology scans more than 600 million Web sites per week identifying and categorizing Web-based security threats. SurfControl's on-demand platform, which processes more than 350 million emails per week, gives Websense more visibility into email-based threats such as spam. The combination of Websense and SurfControl technologies offers unparalleled Internet threat intelligence spanning both the Web and email.

Adams Community Bank provides commercial banking services. It offers checking and savings account, auto and personal loans, mortgage and home equities. It also offers additional services that include online, mobile, and telephone banking, direct deposit, safe deposit box, wire transfers, night deposit service, and merchant services. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in Adams, MA.

Cohesive Capital Management LP (Cohesive Capital Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by John R.Barber. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Berkshire Gas Co. distributes and sells natural gas for residential, commercial and industrial use. The company markets liquefied petroleum gas through its Berkshire propane division. The company was founded by Thomas F. Plunkett, George S. Willis and Henry Colt on February 23, 1853 and is headquartered in Pittsfield, MA.

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, Inc. provides health care services. It serves as the voice for all Massachusetts hospitals, healthcare systems and other care providers to help healthcare services. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA.

St. Luke's Hospital provides healthcare services. Its services include cardiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, pathology and rheumatology. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Duluth, MN

American Cancer Society, Inc. provides information on cancer occurrence, survival, prevention, early detection, and treatment. The non-profit company is based in Kennesaw, GA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's SHES department is an intramural research program with world-renowned epidemiologists and health scientists. The company was founded in 1913 by Candy Arrington. Karen E. Knudsen has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation operates as a trust foundation. The firm provides funding for programs in education, health care and basic human needs. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Sheffield, MA.

Berkshire Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce organization. The non-profit company is based in North Adams, MA. Jonathan Butler has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Greylock Federal Credit Union operates as a financial cooperative. It offersinsurance, marketing, night depository service, merchant card, and other business services. The company was founded on January 4, 1934 and is headquartered in Pittsfield, MA.

The Norman Rockwell Museum operates a museum. The private company is based in Stockbridge, MA. Laurie Norton Moffatt has been the CEO of the company since 1986.

Berkshire Bank (Pittsfield, Massachusetts) operates as state commercial bank. It offers banking, insurance, and wealth management. The company is headquartered in Pittsfield, MA.

Berkshire Medical Center, Inc. provides medical services. The non-profit company is based in Pittsfield, MA.

National Association for Home Care & Hospice operates as a trade association representing the interests and concerns of home care and hospice related organizations. Its resources and services include home care & hospice agency locator, associate marketplace, home care & hospice career center, NAHC supported ventures, NAHC mailing lists, advertising opportunities, caring store and home care & hospice links. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Inc. provides healthcare services. The hospital offers cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, women's health services, diagnostic imaging, and a center devoted to treating multiple sclerosis patients. The company was founded on April 14, 1931 and is headquartered in Attleboro, MA.

The American Nurses Association, Inc. operates nursing facilities center. The association represents the interest of the nation’s registered nurses for improving the quality of health care for all. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Silver Spring, MD.

Microfluidics International Corp. manufactures materials processing equipment used to manufacture processed foods, cosmetics, inks, vaccines and drugs and photographic films. The company also subsidizes research and development activities focused on its microfluidizer processor technology. Microfluidizer processors are used regularly to create materials on the micro- and nano-scale to achieve unique product characteristics and qualities. It was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Newton, MA.

Rosewood Advisors LLC (Rosewood Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 1985 by Byron Adams. The firm is headquartered in Lafayette, California.

FMR LLC engages in the provision of financial and investment services. It offers financial planning and advice, wealth management, retirement plans, trading and brokerage services, and investment products. The company was founded by Edward C. Johnson II in 1946 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

3 Day Blinds Corp. manufactures and installs window treatments and coverings. Its products include wood blinds, faux woods, mini blinds, honeycomb, roman shades, and roller shades. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Glenbrook Consumer Partners LLC is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 2010. Glenbrook Consumer Partners LLC is headquartered in San Francisco.

Castanea Partners Inc (Castanea Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Robert A. Smith and Brian J. Knez. The firm is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts.

Stride Consumer Partners LLC is a private equity firm founded in 2019. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Smith College opened in 1875 with 14 students. Today, Smith is among the largest women’s colleges in Northampton, MA, with students from 48 states and 72 countries. The college remains strongly committed to the education of women at the undergraduate level, but Smith admits both men and women as graduate students.