Michael E. Hill

The Chautauqua Institution is a community of artists, educators, thinkers, faith leaders, and friends dedicated to exploring the best in humanity. The institution is also home to the Chautauqua Theater Company, which produces the best of a year-round regional theater within an eight-week summer season. The non-profit company is based in Chautauqua, NY, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The institution strongly believes in the power of play to reinforce the experience of learning, which is why many of their educational offerings emphasize creativity, movement, and introspection.

The Chautaugua Foundation, Inc. exists to support the Chautauqua Institution through the preservation, the appropriate use, and the growth of endowment funds. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Chautauqua, NY.

Youth For Understanding USA is a non-profit organizational educational organization, which provides youth and child social services. The company was founded by Rachel Andresen in 1951 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.