Melanie A. Sill

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

D. E. Shaw & Co. LP (DESCO) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1992 by David Elliot Shaw. DESCO serves as the managing member, manager and/or investment advisor of certain entities in the D. E. Shaw Group and provides investment advice to several affiliated hedge funds and other entities. The investor base of the funds includes institutional investors and other highly sophisticated, high-net worth participants.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

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.

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.

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.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The State Bar of Georgia is an organization that provides resources and support for lawyers in the state of Georgia. The organization is based in Atlanta, GA and offers programs such as committees, sections, and a lawyer assistance program. The private company's website offers a variety of services, including a member directory, legal aid resources, and virtual law museum. Additionally, they offer a comprehensive law library called Fastcase, which is a free member benefit for lawyers. The State Bar of Georgia also recommends Member Benefits, Inc. as a broker for members' health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as other approved products.

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

New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY.

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.

Organovo, Inc. develops and supplies pharmaceutical products. It focuses on delivering human tissue printing technology and creating tissue on demand for research and surgical applications. The firm helps physicians and researchers fulfill the promise of regenerative medicine by overcoming problems in cardiovascular medicine, medical research and transplant medicine. The company was founded by Eric Michael David, Andras Forgacs, Gabor Forgacs and Keith Murphy in 2007 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

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

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.

Modern Meadow, Inc. design and produces biologically advanced materials. The firm produces Zoa, a branded materials platform constructed from biologically produced collagen protein. The company was founded by Francoise Marga, Karoly Jakab, and Gabor Forgacs in 2011 and is headquartered in Nutley, NJ.

Fork & Goode, Inc. manufactures pork meat products. The company was founded by Niyati Gupta, Gabor Forgacs and Andras Forgacs in October 2018 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

Northpond Ventures LLC (Northpond Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Sharon Kedar and Michael Pinchas Rubin. The firm is headquartered in Maryland.

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.

Accelerator Services Corp (Accelerator Services) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Carl Weissman and Rodney F. Burgar. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Starlight Ventures Management LLC (Starlight Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Patricia Halfen Wexler and Matias Mosse. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

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.

Epibone, Inc. develops bone reconstruction solutions. Its technology utilizes a scan of the patient?s bone defect and the patient?s own stem cells to construct and cultivate an autologous-like bone graft that provides defect repair, and improves bone formation and regeneration. The company was founded by Nina Tandon, Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, Sarindr Bhumiratana, Sidney Eisig, and Elisa Cimetta and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.