Rick Christie

News Leaders Association, founded in 1979, empowers journalists with the necessary training, support, and networks to lead and transform diverse, sustainable newsrooms. The private company is based in Columbia, MO and fosters the highest standards of trustworthy journalism, advocates for a free and independent press, and nurtures the next generation of news leaders. The organization provides a network that enables news leaders to build diverse, sustainable newsrooms that use fact-based information to inform and engage the communities they reflect and serve.

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 Society of Professional Journalists is a broad-based journalism organization that has been improving and protecting journalism since 1909. The Society of Professional Journalists is based in Indianapolis, IN, and has local chapters and regional coordinators. The organization encourages the free practice of journalism and stimulates high standards of ethical behavior. It offers discounted services for members, resources, and missions such as advocacy, awards, diversity, ethics, freedom of information, freelancing, journalism training, and jobs. It hosts events and deadlines, including the SPJ23 convention, which is dedicated to empowering journalism. The organization also offers scholarships, such as the Dori Maynard Diversity Leadership Program and the Terry Harper Memorial Scholarship, and has a shop where supporters can purchase water bottles, stickers, hats, tote bags, t-shirts, hoodies, and more.

National Defense Industrial Association engages in the defense and national security education. It offers courses such as configuration and data management certification program, defense systems acquisitions management, mastering business development, and certified modeling and simulation professional certification program. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Arlington, VI.

Synectic Solutions, Inc. provides technology based solutions. Its solutions include logistics, engineering, management, and information technology. The company was founded by Lynn M. Dines in 1997 and is headquartered in Oxnard, CA.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram publishes news papers and magazines. It is a media agency which covers local, state, national and international news. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Ft. Worth, TX.

The Paper Co. Ltd. manufactures coated and uncoated printing papers. Its products include laser, inkjet, and copier papers. It also operates divisions that supply paper reels and display materials. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in London, UK.

The Wall Street Journal, Inc. publishes newspapers and periodicals. It covers international business, financial news, and issues of the United States. The company was established in 1889 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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

Project HOPE-The-People-To-People HealthFoundation, Inc. provides solutions to health problems. The firm trains health professionals and build medical facilities in areas devastated by conflict, natural disasters, and poverty. It addresses infectious diseases, health professional education, women's and children's health, humanitarian assistance, and the need for health systems and facilities. The company was founded by William B. Walsh in 1958 and is headquartered in Millwood, VA.

Points of Light Foundation, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization that provides social services. It helps schools, children and families and also volunteers in their communities and serves community needs. The company was founded by George Herbert Walker Bush in 1990 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Part of Gannett Co., Inc., Community Newspaper Co. publishes weekly newspapers, dailies, shoppers and specialty publications. The company is based in Needham, MA. Community Newspaper was acquired by Herald Media, Inc. from Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC on February 01, 2001.

The Boston Foundation manages charitable funds. The foundation is made up of separate funds, which have been established by hundreds of donors either for the general benefit of the community or for special purposes. It is also a partner in philanthropy, making it easy for donors to give, and keeping donors informed about programs that are working. The Boston Foundation was founded in 1915 and is located in Boston, MA.

News Media Alliance provides newspapers and non-daily newspapers. It focuses on ensuring the future of new media through communication, research, advocacy and innovation. The company was founded on June 1, 1992 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay provides food and shelter in emergencies, operates the largest food pantry in New England, and teaches lifesaving skills, trains nurses’ aides and certified nursing. Its services include training & certification classes, disaster, youth programs, food & nutrition programs. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Medford, MA.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Florida Society of News Editors, Inc. engages in journalism activities. It offers journalism contest. The company was founded on December 31, 1975 and is headquartered in Lake Mary, FL.

Junior League of Dallas, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of training services. It offers community programs that include arts and cultural enrichment, family preservation, poverty intervention, health, education, and violence intervention. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

The Dallas Assembly is a civic and non-profit organization founded in 1962. The non-profit company is based in Dallas, TX.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

Museum of Nature & Science operates as museum. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

The Crow Collection of Asian Art operates a museum.

AFCEA International is engaged in the provision of information technology, communications, and electronics services to military and government industry. The firm offers leadership, engagement, and networking opportunities. It focuses on cyber, command, control, communications, computers and intelligence to address national and international security challenges. The company was founded in May 1946 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

The Associated Press provides news media services. It offers global news network, delivering news from every corner of the world to all media platforms and formats. The firm supplies a stream of news around the clock to its domestic members, international subscribers and commercial customers. The company was founded in 1846 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

United Press International, Inc. provides information to media outlets, businesses, government and researchers. It has offices in Beirut, Hong Kong, London, Santiago, Seoul and Tokyo. The company was founded by Edward W. Scripps in 1907 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of DallasNews Corp., The Dallas Morning News, Inc. is a news organization based in Dallas, TX. The Dallas Morning News has been serving the community since 1885. The company provides breaking news, investigations, reviews, and opinions on various topics such as business, sports, arts, entertainment, food, real estate, crime, and more at dallasnews.com. The company also offers back copies of their publication for up to 90 days following the date of publication. The company reports on philanthropy, the top places to work, airlines, air travel, and the aerospace industry, as well as personal finance and making smart decisions with your money. Additionally, they cover news on eating local, agriculture, local farms, artisan food creators, and farmers markets.

National Math & Science Initiative, Inc. provides programs gearing towards improving math and science education. It offers a variety of programs including college readiness program, laying tha foundation, UTeach expansion, research and results, and request a consultation. The company was founded by Sarah Dillard in 2005 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Surface Navy Association promotes coordination and communication among those in the military, business, and academic communities who share a common interest in surface warfare while supporting the activities of Surface Naval Forces. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

Founded in 1991, the Freedom Forum, Inc. is a non-partisan foundation dedicated to free press, free speech and free spirit for all people. The foundation focuses on three main priorities: the Newseum, First Amendment freedoms and newsroom diversity. They are located in Washington, DC.