Lisa McCandless

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.

Neurotrack Technologies, Inc. engages in the development of behavioral biomarkers to assist with the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Its products remove the need for the eye-tracker, making the test even more accessible and affordable for families and individuals around the globe. The company was founded by Elli Kaplan, Stuart Zola, Elizabeth Buffalo and Cecelia Manzanares in 2012 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

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.

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

Recreational Equipment, Inc. designs, develops and retails outdoor gear and apparel. It offers products for camping, hiking, cycling, urban lifestyle, travel, and general outdoor recreation. The firm?s products include backpacks, bikes, books, maps, car racks, dog gear, electronics, gift cards, jackets, luggage and day bags, sleeping bags, strollers and bike trailers, sunglasses, tents, and watches. The company was founded by Mary Anderson and Lloyd Anderson in 1935 and is headquartered in Kent, WA.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

The Population Council, Inc. provides biomedical, public health and social science research services. The Council conducts research in three areas HIV and AIDS, poverty, gender, and youth and reproductive health. The company was founded by John D. Rockefeller III in 1952 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Sutter Health engages in the provision of healthcare services. It offers allergy care, asthma care, gastroenterology, imaging, liver care, occupational health, pediatric, bioethics, dermatology, emergency, back and spine, heart and vascular, cancer, and fertility services. The company was founded in January 1996 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

IntraHealth International, Inc. is a health nonprofit that has been working in over 100 countries since 1979. The non-profit company is based in Chapel Hill, NC, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's mission is to improve the performance of health workers and strengthen the systems in which they work, with a vision that everyone everywhere has the healthcare they need to thrive. The company partner with governments, businesses, technologists, artists, activists, and more to cultivates local solutions with lasting results. IntraHealth's programs generate long-term social and economic impact to keep communities around the world healthy, strong, and prosperous. Polly Dunford has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Alliance for Education provides public education services. The firm’s programs include Seattle teacher residency and school account services. It offers robust fiscal sponsorship services that enable individual schools and education–related organizations to expand the base of charitable support. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Partners In Health provides healthcare facilities for the poor. It has operations in Haiti, Rwanda, Peru, Russia, the USA, Malawi, and Lesotho. The company was founded by Ophelia Dahl, Paul Farmer, Jim Yong Kim, Todd McCormack and Tom White in 1987 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Booz Allen & Hamilton International provides management and technology consulting services. The company provides services to international corporations and governments around the world. It was founded in 1914 and is located in McLean, VA.

InterAction, Inc. operates as an alliance organization. Its programs include Global Development Policy and Learning (GDPL); Humanitarian Policy and Practice (HPP); and Membership and Public Engagement (MPE). The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a health organization that is dedicated to saving lives, reducing the burden of disease, and strengthening health systems. CHAI is based in Boston, MA, and the CEO of the non-profit company is Deepak Verma. The organization's focus is on improving healthcare in developing countries.

Oxford Policy Management Ltd. provides management consulting services. The firm helps low and middle income countries achieve growth and reduce poverty and disadvantage through public policy reform. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Oxford, the United Kingdom.

Evolent Health LLC provides integrated value-based care platform. The firm partners with provider and payer organizations for clinical and financial results in value-based care and under full-risk arrangements. It offers care management, risk adjustment, and health plan services. The company was founded by Frank Williams, Seth Blackley and Tom Peterson in 2011 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Part of TPG, Inc., Evercare Group Management Ltd. is a healthcare delivery platform services provider. The company is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Massimiliano Colella has been the CEO of the Emirati company since 2020.