Ed Foster-Simeon

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.

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.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Sard Verbinnen & Co. provides strategic communications advice and services. Its areas of practice include corporate positioning, transition communications, litigation support, proxy and governance consulting, special situations and crisis communications. The company was founded by George Sard and Paul Verbinnen in 1992 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association operates international governing body of the football sport. It conducts football competitions and provides statistics services. It also offers news, national associations, competitions, results, fixtures, development, organisation, world rankings, statistics, the international football association board, history, laws of the game, futsal, publications, downloads and contact details. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

SET Enterprises, Inc. provides steel processing services to the automotive industry. It offers slitting, mechanical blanking, laser blanking, galvanized steel ID, and OD Rings, and warehousing services. The company was founded by Sid E. Taylor in 1989 and is headquartered in Warren, MI.

Accident Fund Insurance Co. of America provides workers compensation insurance services. It also provides third-party administration and loss prevention services. The firm sells its products through a network of independent agents. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Lansing, MI.

Coca-Cola North America produces and markets soft drinks. The firm markets soft drink brands and other beverages, including diet and light soft drinks, waters, juices and juice drinks, teas, coffees, and sports and energy drinks. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Black Entertainment Television, Inc. owns and operates a television (TV) station. The firm provides cable TV programs which include sitcoms, dramas, music, and news. It also offers digital channels. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

United States Soccer Federation, Inc. engages in the operation of a governing body of soccer in the United States. It offers development academy, coaching, club development, talent identification, referee, and development fund programs. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Paramount Pictures Corp. is a producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. Its labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Hollywood, CA.

National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. operates as a corporate membership organization that connects certified minority business enterprises to corporate members. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.

Detroit Economic Club is a non profit organization committed to the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues. It provides a platform for distinguished international dignitaries and business leaders, who represent the changing global environment. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Part of The National Business League, Inc. (Michigan), The National Association of Black Suppliers, Inc. provides community services through scholarship funds. The company is based in Detroit, MI. The National Association of Black Suppliers was acquired by The National Business League, Inc. (Michigan) on September 13, 2012.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is an international service organization founded in 1908 by nine African-American college students at Howard University. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. The organization has grown to over 300,000 members in more than 1,000 graduate and undergraduate chapters worldwide. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is committed to lifelong personal and professional development of its members and advocating for social change that results in equality and equity for all citizens of the world. Glenda Baskin Glover has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

The Los Angeles Sports Council is a non-profit organization that aims to unite and strengthen the sports community in the world. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The organization has a program called Ready, Set, Gold! which promotes healthy and active lifestyles to children in schools. The program is a public-private partnership between the Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games, The Foundation for Sports Development, and several public-school districts.

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. operates educational foundation for black community. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered Washington, DC.

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is a third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women. The non-profit company is based in Washington. WBENC is a leader in supporting consumer-oriented female entrepreneurs and those who do business with them by raising awareness for why, where, and how to buy women-owned. Founded in 1997, WBENC has over 18,000 certified women's business enterprises, 14 national regional partner organizations, and more than 500 corporate members, most of which are Fortune 500 companies. Pamela Prince-Eason has been the CEO of the American company since 2011.

Brunswick Group LLC provides corporate and financial communications advisory services. It specializes in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, internal and integration communications, issues management, corporate reputation, and crisis and litigation communications. The company was founded on June 25, 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Atlanta Mission offers rescue and recovery programs. It offers emergency shelter to men, women and children at two separate campuses. The firm provides hot showers, clean clothes, nutritious food and a safe place to sleep. The company was founded in 1938 and is located in Atlanta, GA.

Leadership Atlanta, Inc. provides sustained community leadership programs. The firm specializes in leadership development, community education, relationship building and metro Atlanta. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

United Way of Greater Atlanta, Inc. operates as a non profit organization that raises money for charitable causes. It offers individual and family social counseling, welfare, and referral services including refugee, disaster, and temporary relief services. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Camelot Communications Ltd. provides advertising and consulting services. It offers aerial advertising, media placement and fulfillment, marketing strategy, communications planning, customer analyses, media planning and interactive marketing services. The company was founded by Thomas L. Kalahar in 1983 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Latimer Education, Inc. provides education management services. It offers and develops an online university targeting African Americans. The company was founded by Scott R. Royster, Brian W. Jones, and David A. Sutphen in 2009 and is headquartered Washington, DC.

SET Duct Manufacturing, Inc. provides steel and steel processing services. It offers blanking, slitting, warehousing, and packaging, as well as engineering services in the areas of metallurgy, die design and development, and laser-welded edge technologies. The company was founded in March 2010 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

The Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council is a non-profit organization that aims to drive economic growth within minority communities. The non-profit company is based in Detroit, MI. The company facilitates over $36 billion annually in economic output between corporations and certified minority business enterprises. The council is one of 23 affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, which connects certified minority businesses to corporate members. Founded in 1977, the council certifies minority businesses, develops their capacity, and facilitates inclusive procurement opportunities.

Citybridge Education provides educational services. The private company is based in Washington.

Part of The Stagwell Group LLC, Jasper Advisors is an advisory firm. The company is based in Washington. Julie Andreeff Jensen, David A. Sutphen has been the CEOs since 2022. The American company was founded in 2022 by David A. Sutphen, Julie Andreeff Jensen. Jasper Advisors was acquired by SKDKnickerbocker LLC on May 17, 2023.