Susan E. Tifft

Fleishman Hillard, Inc. is a strategic communications company. It provides public relations, public affairs and marketing communications services. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers operates non-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development for engineering community. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Cooper Health System, Inc. is the provider of comprehensive health services, medical education and clinical research in Southern New Jersey and the Delaware Valley. It is uniquely equipped to provide an almost unlimited number of medical services. As the clinical campus of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Camden, the hospital is committed to excellence in medical education, patient care and research. It offers training programs for medical students, residents, fellows, nurses and allied health professionals in a variety of specialties. It offers a network of comprehensive services that include prevention and wellness, primary and specialty physician services, hospital care, ambulatory diagnostic and treatment services, and home health care within Southern New Jersey, Philadelphia and the entire Delaware Valley. The company is headquartered in Camden, NJ.

Siemens Corp. manufactures electrical hardware and software for the communication, power, medical and other industries. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

International Resources Group Ltd. provides professional services which include energy system modeling, project design and implementation, monitoring, project evaluation and impact assessment. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Porter Novelli, Inc. provides public relations services. It specializes in direct consumer contact, corporate, public affairs, health care marketing and strategy for technology companies. The company was founded by Jack Porter and William Novelli in 1972 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Partnership for New York City operates as a charitable organization. It is a network of business leaders and corporations working for the economic and cultural betterment of all five boroughs of the city. The firm provides networking opportunities, conducts research, participates in policy making and lobbies government. The company was founded by David Rockefeller in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is an organization that works to accelerate acceptance of the LGBTQ community through entertainment, news, and digital media. GLAAD offers media training for organizations, a list of LGBTQ resources, and a platform for reporting unfair or defamatory media coverage. The organization's Voices Initiative aims to build LGBTQ acceptance globally by sharing stories of LGBTQ people and their families and supporting local LGBTQ organizations. GLAAD's Media Reference Guide provides education and guidance on telling LGBTQ people's stories in ways that bring out the best in journalism. Sarah Kate Ellis has been the CEO of the American company since 2013.

Friends of the High Line is a non-profit organization that manages a public park in New York City. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and was founded by Robert R. Hammond. The park is built on a historic, elevated rail line and offers visitors the opportunity to walk through gardens, view art, experience performances, and connect with friends and neighbors. The organization is dedicated to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities. Nearly 100% of their annual budget comes from donations.

The National Press Club is a professional organization for journalists founded in 1908. The club's multimedia production studios, located in the National Press Building, offer state-of-the-art production facilities to help connect live with audiences around the world and create compelling multimedia content. The National Press Club is based in Washington and is committed to protecting any personal information provided in connection with the use of their website. It has 3,000 members representing almost every major journalism organization and is a leading voice for press freedom worldwide. The club also offers an elegant venue with creative cuisine and impeccable service provided by their in-house catering team.

PENCIL, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in New York, NY that connects public school students with the business community to provide career readiness and professional skills training. The organization offers remote internships and paid work-based learning experiences to over 1,000 students each year. PENCIL aims to open doors and minds for students and has a community of nearly 10,000 individuals who have participated in their programs. To ensure student safety, PENCIL has certain policies in place for all participants to follow.

Notification Technologies was established in 2001 to develop practical solutions to complex emergency communication needs. The Crisis Communication System (CCS) is a product of this development effort. School superintendents, principals, city managers, college presidents, county sherriffs, and National Guard officers all use CCS to improve their response to potential hazards and for crisis management when the targeted release of information is so vital. The safety and security of students, residents, employees and responders is very important to many organizations, and they strive to prepare their clients for the unexpected, with tailored communication solutions that meet both their needs and budget. With CCS, a client can quickly and easily reach their Call Center using any available phone line to send thousands of phone messages in minutes during a crisis or on a routine basis. Their service operates as a fully managed Application Service Provider (ASP), which simply means that their clients do not need to purchase or manage any software, hardware, or additional phone lines in order to use CCS. CCS is staffed 24/7 by trained operators, who will assist customers through the process of initiating a call. Although they provide training to all their clients, nothing provides more reassurance that a trained professional assisting customers with their message, particularly in a crisis situation. For more routine messages, clients can also schedule calls in clients own voice.

The National Writing Project provides writing and learning training services. It works in partnership with area school districts to offer professional development programs for educators. The firm’s sites design and deliver customized inservice programs for local schools, districts, and higher education institutions. The company was founded by James Gray in 1974 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

Finn Partners, Inc. provides marketing and communication services. It offers arts, consumer, creative, design, crisis communications, corporate social responsibility, social impact, digital and online solutions, education, health, public affairs, research and technology. The firm serves the arts, education, financial services, government, consumer, and health sectors. The company was founded by Peter Finn and Noah Finn in December 2011 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Economic Club of Washington operates as a nonpartisan organization created to strengthen ties among the diverse and growing business community based in metropolitan Washington. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Federal City Council operates a membership-based organization that aims to advance civic life. The non-profit company is based in Washington. Anthony A. Williams has been the CEO of the American company since 2012.

Leadership Greater Washington operates a business association. Its programs include signature, rising leaders, and youth leadership greater Washington. The company was founded by Barbara Davis Blum, Alyse Lucas Corcoran, James S. Culp, G. Keith Haller, Steve Harlan, Glenn Harrell, Jr., Janet MacNamara Harrison, Ray LaPlaca, Robert Linowes, Karl Nelson, Andy Ockershausen, Thomas J. Owens, Robert Peebles, Ed Pena, Carmen Turner, John Tydings, Thomas S. Watson, Jr., and Betty Whaley in 1986 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Levine School of Music specializes in private and group music lessons and classes to people of all ages. The company was founded by Ruth P. Cogen, Diana R. Engel and Jaclin L. Marlin in 1976 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Advertising Council, Inc. promotes public service campaigns. It carries out pro bono ad campaigns on behalf of both government and private organizations. The company campaigns on children's issues, health, community, environment and family matters. The council relies on volunteer efforts from advertising firms. The Advertising Council was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Public Agenda is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that aims to create a stronger, more inclusive, and more participatory democracy for everyone. The organization is based in New York, NY. Public Agenda conducts research and public engagement programs on critical public issues such as health, education, environmental resilience, and civic engagement. The company focuses on raising the voices of the public, bridging divides, and strengthening relationships between institutions and the people they serve. The organization was founded in 1975 by Dan Yankelovich and Cyrus Vance.

Associated Black Charities, Inc. provides social supporting services. The firm provides grants to non-profit organizations in support of projects and initiatives that work toward health and wealth outcomes for people, families and children. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.