Connie Matsui

Founded in 1975, The San Diego Foundation is a public charity that provides a permanent and growing source of funding to hundreds of nonprofit agencies serving the San Diego region. Through an effort called Understanding the San Diego Region, The Foundation joins other nonprofit organizations, community leaders, experts and government officials to address the needs of the community and build consensus for solutions. The San Diego Foundation is headquartered in San Diego, CA and has two other offices in California.

Part of Biogen, Inc., Biogen Idec, Inc. (North Carolina) is a pharmaceutical company based in Durham, NC. The private company develops pharmaceutical products. Michel Pericles Vounatsos has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Founded in 2004, Biogen Idec New Ventures is the corporate venture group of Biogen Idec, Inc. In 2003, Biogen and IDEC Pharmaceuticals merged to create Biogen Idec, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIIB)

IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corp. used to develop and commercialize targeted immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. The company’s products used to act chiefly through immune system mechanisms, exerting their effect by binding to specific, readily targeted immune cells in the patient’s blood or lymphatic system. The company was headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Girl Scouts of the USA helps to build character and skills for girls. In partnership with adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about potential and self-worth. The organization was founded by Juliet Gordon Low in 1912 and is headquartered in New York, NY