Lorraine Cortez-Vazquez

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.

UBS AG's (NYSE: UBS) New York City-based wealth management arm is known as UBS Private Banking (US). The firm provides a range of customized wealth management products and services for private clients.

Siemens Corp. manufactures electrical hardware and software for the communication, power, medical and other industries. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

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.

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP provides legal services. The firm offers advertising litigation, advertising, marketing, media, antitrust, competition, branding, trademarks, copyright, business strategy and consulting services. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP provides legal services. Its practice areas include antitrust, bankruptcy and restructuring, corporate governance and investigations, crisis advisory and management, employee benefits, insurance, intellectual property, litigation, media, real estate, tax, and trusts. The company was founded by Joseph P. Cotton, George S. Franklin, William G. McAdoo and Francis McAdoo in 1919 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Phillips, de Pury & Co. provides contemporary art services. The company's products include contemporary art, design, jewelry and photography. It promotes works of artists in the form of auction, private collection building, private treaty sale and selling exhibitions. The company was founded in 1796 by Harry Phillips and is headquartered in New York, NY

Universal Studios Florida, Inc. operates amusement and theme parks. It features attractions based on pop culture icons, hollywood films, and television shows. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

UnidosUS conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy, providing a Latino perspective in five key areas: assets and investments, civil rights and immigration, education, employment and economic status, and health. In addition, it provides capacity-building assistance to its affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance opportunities for individuals and families. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The New York City Investment Fund Manager Inc. (The New York City Investment Fund Manager) is a venture capital firm founded by Henry Kravis in 1996. The firm is headquartered in New York, United States.

The Municipal Art Society of New York is a non-profit membership organization that provides urban planning, design, and preservation through education and advocacy. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded in 1893 by Richard Morris Hunt.

The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) issues bonds for multi-family housing. Established as a public benefit corporation by the State of New York in 1971, HDC is responsible for financing the creation and preservation of affordable housing within the five boroughs of New York City. Its programs are designed for multi-family rental housing and cooperative developments and serve a wide range of income segments from very-low to middle-income tenants. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Africa Center is a nonprofit institution that serves as a gateway for engagement with contemporary Africa. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The center offers multidisciplinary programming such as exhibitions, performances, talks, readings, book signings, and film screenings. The center's programming aims to experiment and test cultural programming, including the intersections with policy and business. The CEO of the company is Uzodinma Iweala.

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching develops model for documenting classroom practices. It specializes in Education, Education Research, Improvement Science, Networks. The company was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1905 and is headquartered in Stanford, CA.

The Public Theater produces and performs plays, musicals and classics. It offers tickets through online for its customers. The company was founded by Joseph Papp in 1954 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice. The organization is based in Washington, D.C. ACE provides services for employers, training providers, colleges and universities, and military and working learners. The organization offers a suite of learning solutions informed by adult, community, and blended learning pedagogies, while its services include evaluation, transcript, and technical assistance for students, employers, and higher education institutions. ACE's research and insights focus on equity-minded leadership, institutional transformation, and student success.

Avance, Inc. offers physical, social and developmental services for children. It serves pregnant women and families with children from birth to age three. The company was founded by Gloria G. Rodriguez in 1972 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

SER-Jobs For Progress National, Inc. provides employment, education, and empowerment services. It helps the latinos community to get employed by providing training and other related services. The firm also offers online education programs and redevelopment services. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Campus, Inc. offers accredited career-oriented associate degree and diploma programs in various fields such as business, legal, technology, medical, and barbering. The company is based in New York, NY, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company provides online programs with live classes, free tutoring, dedicated program advisors, and career coaches. Campus offers affordable tuition fees, and scholarships are available. The company was founded by Tade Oyerinde.

Gay Men's Health Crisis, Inc. is a non-profit organization which provides HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy services. The company was founded by Nathan Fain, Larry Kramer, Larry Mass, Paul Popham, Paul Rapoport, and Edmund White in 1982 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

NYU's agreement with the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to create NYU Abu Dhabi is the outcome of a shared understanding of the essential roles and challenges of higher education in the 21st century a common belief in the value of a liberal arts education, concurrence on the benefits a research university brings to the society that sustains it, a conviction that interaction with new ideas and people who are different is valuable and necessary, and a commitment to educating students who are true citizens of the world. NYU Abu Dhabi is a research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science college. It draws students from around the world, and prepares them for the challenges and opportunities of its interconnected world. NYU Abu Dhabi equips students for leadership in all arenas of human endeavor. It fosters curiosity, creativity, and critical reflection. At NYU Abu Dhabi students extend themselves and the frontiers of knowledge. The residential life of students is central to the academic mission. Learning takes place across the campus, not only in classrooms, but also in residential houses, in clubs and sports, in informal campus gatherings, and in the wider community. NYU Abu Dhabi stimulates advanced research. The NYU Abu Dhabi Institute is a major research center. Research is integral to the undergraduate experience at NYU Abu Dhabi, and it also drives the university's graduate programs.

Valley of the Sun United Way operates as a non-profit organization which focuses on health and human services. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

The Vistria Group LP (The Vistria Group) is an private equity firm founded in 2013 by Kip Kirkpatrick, Marty H. Nesbitt, and Phil A. Alphonse. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Opportunity Fund Community Development is the nonprofit small business lender, believes small dollar loans help hard-working entrepreneurs. The company is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Digital Minds Solutions, Inc. provides IT support, computer repair, and web design services. The private company is based in Miami, FL.