Susan W. Barrett

Massachusetts Financial Services Co., do-business-as MFS Investment Management (MFS), is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1924 and is a subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (US) Financial Services Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Sun Life Financial, Inc. (TSE, NYSE: SLF) in Canada. The firm provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to a range of institutional clients and pooled investment vehicles. MFS is a responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Quintiles Transnational Corp. provides biopharmaceutical development and commercial outsourcing services. It offers product development and integrated healthcare services, including commercial and observational solutions. The company was founded by Dennis B. Gillings and Gary Koch in September 1990 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Goldman Sachs Execution & Clearing LP (GSEC) is an SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City and was founded in 1931. The firm is a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GSEC provides brokerage services to their clients.

American Medical Association engages in promoting the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. It offers services to physicians, residents, medical students, and patients. The company was founded by Nathan Smith Davis in 1847 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

Kindex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. It focuses on discovering and developing of novel therapeutics for the treatment of metabolic. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Polaris Partners is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 1996 by Stephen D. Arnold, Jonathan A. Flint and Terrance G. McGuire. Polaris Partners is headquartered in Waltham.

Vidant Medical Center provides medical and healthcare services. It provides acute, intermediate, rehabilitation, surgical and outpatient health services. It serves as teaching site for medical students and residents, nurses and other health professionals. The company was founded by 1951 and is headquartered in Greenville, NC.

Healthcare Royalty Management LLC (Healthcare Royalty) is a private equity subsidiary of Cowen, Inc. founded in 2007 by Gregory Brown. The firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

The Leadership Institute provides training in campaigns, fundraising, grassroots organizing, youth politics, and communications. It offers 47 types of training schools, workshops, and seminars; a free employment placement service; and a national field program that trains conservative students to organize campus groups. The company was founded by Morton C. Blackwell in 1979 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Sanofi Ventures (Sanofi) is a venture capital subsidiary of Sanofi founded in 2001. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Part of Lincoln National Corp., Jefferson Pilot Financial is a company based in Greensboro, NC.

Young America's Foundation facilitates and provides national conferences, campus lectures and activism programs, internships and seminars. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Duplin General Hospital, Inc. provides healthcare services. Its services include Asthma Program (Pediatric), Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency Services, Heart and Vascular Care, Mammography and Radiology Rehabilitation. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Kenansville, NC.

Contract Flooring & Design, Inc. operates as computer consulting firm. The firm's products include computer hardware, software, and network cabling installation, certified training and consulting services. The company was founded by Joseph E. Blizzard in 1989 and headquartered in El Paso, TX.

Pitt County Arts Council At Emerge operates as a non-profit arts organization. It enhances the life in Pitt County by promoting artists and arts organization, educating through the arts, and making arts accessible to the entire community. The organization was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Greenville, NC.

NovaQuest Capital Management LLC (NovaQuest Capital Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by John Layton Bradley and Jonathan Edward Tunnicliffe. The firm is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The Capital Network, Inc. is a private company based in Wellesley, MA that provides founder-focused fundraising education programs. The company aims to create a more inclusive and accessible funding ecosystem to support female and other first-time founders of early stage startups. The company offers three programs: the Fellowship for Female Founders, Fundraising Readiness Workshops, and the Investment and Inclusion Series. The Fellowship for Female Founders is a six-month program that has helped over 90+ female founders raise over $85m in capital. The company also offers ongoing workshops for first-time startup founders and a series of honest conversations to bring about meaningful systemic change. The Capital Network has a network of 300+ investors and sponsors who help them make the fundraising ecosystem work for everybody. The company was founded by Ashkan Afkhami and Chula Reynolds.

Womack Electric Supply Co., Inc. distributes electrical supplies. Its products include ballast, batteries, chimes, circuit breakers, connecting materials, controls, fans, fastening hardware, flashlights, fuses and accessories, generators and panels, lamps, lighting, lighting controls, dimmers and sensors, wire, cords and cables, wiring devices and line construction materials. The company was founded by Charles Womack in 1938 and is headquartered in Burlington, NC.

Faraday Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the research and development of elemental reducing agents (ERAs). Its therapeutic agents have potential applications for treatment of critical care illnesses. The company was founded by Mark B. Roth and Christopher Toombs in 2014 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

IFM Therapeutics LLC engages in the development and transformation of immunotherapy for patients with serious diseases. It focuses on developing small molecule drugs that target the innate immune system. The company was founded by Gary D. Glick, Luigi Franchi, Matthias Geyer, Eicke Latz, and Anthony W. Opipari, Jr. in 2015 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Arvelle Therapeutics GmbH provides treatment for patients suffering form CNS disorders. The company was founded by Ilise Lombrado, Gregory Mark Weinhoff and Mark Altmeyer and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Camp4 Therapeutics Corp. operates as a biotechnology company. The firm discovers a treatment option for patients. The company was founded by Paulina Hill and Leonard Zon on May 20, 2016 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.