Gayle A. Brandel

Headway Workforce Solutions, Inc. provides strategic staffing services to businesses in various industries including financial services, media, entertainment, biotechnology, information technology and telecommunications. The firm also offers recruitment and human resources solutions. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

European Bank for Reconstruction & Development provides project financing for the financial sector from central Europe to central Asia and the southern and eastern Mediterranean. It provides project financing for banks, industries and businesses, both new ventures and investments in existing companies. The company also provides loan and equity finance, guarantees, leasing facilities and trade finance. European Bank for Reconstruction & Development was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Green Alpha Advisors LLC, dba Green Alpha Investments (Green Alpha), is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Niwot, Colorado. The firm was founded by Jeremy Deems and Garvin Jabusch in 2007. Green Alpha offers investment advisory services to their individual and institutional clients in the form of separately managed accounts, a fixed income mutual fund, the AXS Sustainable Income Fund (ticker: AXSKX), and an exchange-traded fund (ETF), the AXS Green Alpha ETF (ticker: NXTE).

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 American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

International Towers, Inc. provides engineering and construction services for the broadcast industry. The company is based in Syracuse, NY. International Towers was acquired by SpectraSite, Inc. on January 28, 2000.

Part of CC Services, Inc., MSI Insurance Cos provides auto, home, life, liability, and small business insurance products and services. The company is based in Arden Hills, MN. MSI Insurance Cos was acquired by CC Services, Inc. on January 22, 2004.

Smith Hanley Holding Corp. provides clinical staffing and recruiting services. It provides recruiting services to senior-level executives for the financial services, insurance, consumer products and consulting industries. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Prosek LLC provides public relations and communications consultancy services. It offers corporate, crisis and issue communications, integrated marketing, media relations, investor relations advisory, HR special situation groups, and transaction services. The firm serves to financial services, professional services, insurance, technology, B2B, and ESG sectors. The company was founded by Jennifer Prosek in 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Sierra Club is a membership organization that focuses on spreading awareness on environmental issues. The firm operates stores for books, calendars, note cards, holiday cards, men’s and women’s apparel, bags and packs, and coffee and tea. The company was founded by John Muir in 1892 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

BancForce Financial Staffing provides recruitment services. The company was founded by Cindy Komlenic in 1990 and is headquartered at San Diego, CA.

CFA Institute operates as non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of chartered financial analyst programs. It offers certificate in investment performance measurement program, investment foundations, and scholarship. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants is a non-profit organization. It provides a membership program for certified public accountants that offers in-person and online networking opportunities, Continuing Professional Education courses and conferences, the CPA Journal, and other publications. The company was foudned in 1897 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The State Bar of California operates as an official attorney licensing agency. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA. Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest HR association with almost 325,000 members. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA and has subsidiaries in India and the United States. The company aims to create better workplaces and address critical issues affecting society that impact work. Johnny C. Taylor has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

The Institute of Internal Auditors is an international professional association that serves over 235,000 members and has awarded more than 190,000 certified internal auditor (CIA) certifications worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Lake Mary, USA and has subsidiaries in more than 170 countries and territories. Established in 1941, the IIA is recognized throughout the world as the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance. Anthony J. Pugliese has been the CEO of the American company since 2021.

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is a monthly e-publication dedicated to helping its members and the 9.1 million-plus women entrepreneurs across the country to power their “whole professional you”—in their business, in their lifestyle, and in their community. The non-profit company is based in McLean, VA. Teana McDonald has been the CEO of the company since 2012. The Circle is an ever-evolving national program designed specifically for premier members who own larger businesses that exceed $1 million in annual revenue. This program offers exceptional connections, access, and learning opportunities above and beyond membership.

CFA Society of San Francisco provides educational services. It offers a multi-review course which provides structured, classroom-based approach to preparing for the examination. The firm focuses on the assigned materials in the study guides from CFA Institute, with an emphasis on the Learning Outcome Statements (LOS). The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Room to Read provides educational resources. The fir focuses on literacy and gender equality in education. It works with local communities, partner organizations and governments and develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills. The company was founded by Dinesh Shrestha, Erin Ganju and John Wood in 1999 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

The Council for Economic Education focuses on personal finance and economic education for K-12 students. Its programs include national economics challenge, smart-X, curriculum support, teacher awards and professional development. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Imagine Nation Books, LLC, The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. is a company that markets books, magazines, educational products, recorded music collections, and home video products. The company is based in Pleasantville, NY.