Tracy van Straaten

Gen-Probe, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets rapid, accurate and molecular diagnostic products and services that are used primarily to diagnose human diseases, screen donated human blood, and ensure transplant compatibility. It also develops and manufactures the PROCLEIX assays, which are used to detect human immunodeficiency virus, the hepatitis C virus, the hepatitis B virus, and the West Nile virus in donated human blood. The firm's clinical diagnostics products include APTIMA family of assays, which are used to detect the common STDs chlamydia and gonorrhea. Gen-Probe was founded by Thomas H. Adams and David E. Kohne in 1983 and is headquartered in San Diego, 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.

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.

Pearson Education, Inc. publishes educational and professional books. Its brands include Prentice Hall, Longman, Scott Foresman, Addison Wesley, Allyn & Bacon, Benjamin Cummings, PASeries, ELLis, Celebration Press, PEMSolutions, SuccessMaker, Waterford, and Family Education Network. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Upper Saddle River, NJ.

State of Texas operates as a regional level government authority. It offers vehicle registration renewal, driver records, driver license/ID/renewal/replacement, license to carry a handgun, vital records, and commissary purchase and deposit. The company is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Part of Woodbridge Co. Ltd. /New/, Thomson Legal & Regulatory Ltd. provides information and publishing services to various markets including legal and regulatory, financial services, scientific, reference, healthcare, education, and corporate training. The company is based in Brisbane, Australia and offers its services through web-based information delivery platforms.

Thomson Tax & Accounting provides integrated information legal, accounting, and other business solutions. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

IPVALUE Management, Inc. provides strategic intellectual property consultation services. It specializes in IP rights licensing, technology transfer and enablement, spin-outs, and new venture formation. The company was founded by Peter Wheeler and Joseph J. Cote in 2001 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Greater Houston Partnership operates as a place for community-minded business leaders who want to be involved in Houston''s positive growth and influence the direction. The company was founded in 1840 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

The National Academy of Medicine (United States) is based in Washington and is focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals through various initiatives. These initiatives include the clinician well-being collaborative, which aims to accelerate the implementation of a national plan for health workforce well-being, and the development of a code of conduct for the use of artificial intelligence in health care. The organization also provides resources to support meaningful community engagement in health and health care programs and policies. Recently, the National Academy of Medicine announced the appointment of Mandy Cohen, a member of the organization, as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the organization has released a publication celebrating 50 years of progress in biomedical science, health, and health care.

The Texas Medical Center provides healthcare services. The company was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in Huston, TX.

The National Academies of Science operates as a private non-profit organization that provides advice in sciences, engineering and medicine. It conducted through seven major program areas: Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Earth and Life Studies, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Health and Medicine, Policy and Global Affairs, Transportation Research Board, and the Gulf Research Program. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Jemison Group, Inc. provides engineering consulting services. The private company is based in Houston, TX. The company was founded by Mae Carol Jemison.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is a business organization that acts as a focal point for members' concerns regarding regional trade and investment issues. The non-profit company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The committee hosts programs that inform the membership and stimulate thoughtful action regarding trade, investment, and competitiveness issues. The organization has over 50 years of excellence and influence and remains actively engaged in a broad range of local and international public policy issues of importance to its membership. The Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Committee aims to promote innovation and improved patient outcomes in Hong Kong. The CEO of the Chinese company is Chi Hong Wong.

Phillips Exeter Academy provides education services. It is a co-educational independent boarding school for grades 9–12. The organization was founded in 1781 by Dr. John Phillips and is located in Exeter, NH.

Uncommon Schools, Inc. provides educational services. It manages urban charter public schools that close the achievement gap and prepare low-income students to graduate from college. The firm provides program design and development, facilities management, financing, fund development, inspections, reporting, legal guidance, and special education management services. The company was founded by Norman Atkins in 2005 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

National Board For Professional Teaching Standards, Inc. is an organization that offers National Board Certification, which is a highly respected professional certification in education. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. Peggy Brookins has been the CEO of the company since 2014. The certification is designed to develop, retain, and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide.

AFS Intercultural Exchanges Ltd. was founded in 1982 and is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company facilitates cultural exchange programs by allowing individuals to participate in AFS reception school plans or family plans, receive an exchange student for one year, and add a foreign member to their school or family. The company's description is provided in both English and Chinese.

Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization. It identifies teenagers with artistic and literary talent and brings their work to a national audience The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

PeerForward, Inc. provides social services. It partners with schools and districts to strengthen college-going culture and increase college enrollment rates in the community. The company was founded by Keith Frome, J.B. Schramm and Derek Canty in 1993 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

SeaChange Capital Partners, Inc. operates as a non-profit merchant bank. It offers grants, loans, and advisory services. The company was founded by Charles Harris III and Robert Steel in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Scholastic Education Info Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. engages in the provision of education information consultation service. It is a subsidiary of Scholastic, Inc., one of the publications and publishers of children''s books and multimedia software in the United States, it has been committed to the development of children''s English education, Its objective is to help the children in the world to have better reading and learning. Its courses include Early English (for 3 to 8 year-old), English Explorer (for 7 to 13 year-old), and English Wizard (for 10 to 18 year-old). The company was founded on April 26, 2005 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.