Caroline Fernandez

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Alphanumeric Systems, Inc. provides technology solutions, consulting and staffing services. Its solutions include information technology and support, professional development and training and process consulting and staffing. The company was founded by Karen T. Braswell in 1979 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Commonwealth Zoological Corp. operates zoological gardens. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Baystate Financial Services LLC offers financial products and services. It provides individualized and comprehensive financial planning as well as risk management and investment products. The firm's products and services include annuities, financial planning, life insurance, survivorship life insurance, variable universal life insurance, disability income insurance, and estate planning. The company was founded 1901 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Diversified Maintenance Services LLC provides outsourced janitorial and facilities maintenance services. It services include carpet cleaning, pressure washing, high dusting, construction cleanup, window washing, disaster restoration, restroom sanitation and consulting services. The firm contains different industries like education, government, healthcare, logistics, office, retails and technology. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

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

PPM America Capital Partners (PPMACP) is a private equity subsidiary of PPM America Inc founded in 1991. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Sterling Stamos Private Equity (Stamos Capital) is a private equity firm subsidiary of Stamos Capital Partners LP founded in 2002. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Baystate Wealth Management LLC (BWM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by Thomas “Tom” O'Connor in 2010. They were acquired by Mariner Wealth Advisors LLC in 2024. BWM creates and manages customized portfolios for high-net-worth individuals, corporate pensions and profit-sharing plans, closely held and family businesses, corporations, trusts, foundations, and athletes involved in professional and amateur athletics.

Stamos Capital Partners LP (Stamos Capital) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and fund-of-hedge funds manager headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The firm was founded by Peter S. Stamos in 2002 as Stamos Partners Capital Management LP. Stamos Capital provides advisory services to private investment funds (SCP Funds) and to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, colleges, foundations, endowments, trusts, and other clients.

Weston Presidio Service Co. LLC (Weston Presidio) is a private equity firm founded in 1991 by Michael Cronin and Michael Lazarus. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Weathergage Capital LLC (Weathergage Capital) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Tim Bliamptis, Judith Elsea, Sandy Wallis and Brad Hammond. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

CNF Investments LLC (CNF Investments) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Clark Enterprises, Inc. The firm is founded in 1997. It’s headquartered in Bethesda, US.

Greenspring Associates Inc is a venture capital subsidiary of StepStone Group, Inc. founded in 2000 by C. Ashton Newhall. The firm is headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Bell Davis & Pitt PA is a law firm that provides a variety of legal services in areas such as financial, corporate, and litigation. The American company serves clients in Charlotte and Winston-Salem and can assist with homeownership, whether it be a fixer-upper or dream home.

The American College of Trial Lawyers is an organization of trial lawyers dedicated to maintaining and improving the standards of trial practice, professionalism, ethics, and the administration of justice. The non-profit company is based in Irvine, CA. The company has foundations in the US and Canada and offers opportunities for law students to get involved. The company offers resources such as learning and resource centers, journals, and podcasts. The company also has committees and task forces that focus on mentoring, amicus briefs, and awards and competitions.

Coupa Ventures (Coupa Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Coupa Software Inc, founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia, Inc. provides services to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

The Public Relations Society of America operates as a professional organization. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.

Cardinal Innovations Healthcare offers specialty health plan. It delivers services through a closed network of providers who deliver residential, vocational, inpatient, outpatient, specialized equipment, and other services. The firm specializes in managing mental health, intellectual and developmental disability, and substance use disorder. The company is headquartered in Kannapolis, NC.

Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. operates as a privately-owned financial services firm. It offers asset management and strategic advisory services. The company was founded by John D. Rockefeller in 1882 and is headquartered in New York, NY.