Shelly Esque
Shelly Esque is Vice President of the Legal and Corporate Affairs Group and Director of Corporate Affairs at Intel Corp. She also serves as President of the Intel Foundation. Esque oversees corporate social responsibility, education, media relations, government and community affairs programs with team members in more than 30 countries. She joined Intel in 1996 […]
Dr. Phyllis Magrab
Dr. Phyllis Magrab is the Director of the Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development (GUCCHD). As leader in the field of pediatric psychology, Dr. Magrab conducts research, shapes policy, and trains future professionals to address health disparities on behalf of vulnerable children and their families. Aside from her work with GUCCHD, Dr. Magrab […]
The Hon. Douglas A. Smith
The Honourable Douglas A. Smith has spent the last 30 years serving at the highest levels of government in national security. In the private sector, he is a serial entrepreneur having helped start numerous companies. Before joining Orchard, Douglas was the Managing Director for Kent Strategies, a strategic consulting firm, where he led the firm’s engagements […]
Dr. Kevin Jarrell
Dr. Jarrell is CEO of Modular Genetics, Inc., a biotechnology company located in Woburn, Massachusetts. He is a co‐founder of the company and is a member of Modular’s Board of Directors. He is a named inventor on all of the company’s issued patents. Kevin received his Ph.D. from The Ohio State University where he conducted […]
Dr. Terry Neese
Dr. Terry Neese is founder and CEO of the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women (IEEW). She leads the organization to accomplish its mission via two programs, both domestic and international training for women business owners in the area of public policy and entrepreneurial education. Founder of Terry Neese Personnel Services, Terry is a past […]
Liz Claman
Liz Claman joined FOX Business Network (FBN) as an anchor in October 2007. She anchors Countdown to the Closing Bell which is presented from 3-4pm EST as well as co-anchors After the Bell from 4-5pm EST. Her October debut on FBN included an exclusive interview with Berkshire Hathaway CEO and legendary investor Warren Buffett. Throughout […]
Bridger McGaw
Mr. Bridger McGaw currently serves as the Special Advisor for Cyber Security and Infrastructure Resilience to the NPPD Under Secretary. He advises on critical infrastructure information sharing and risk management initiatives across NPPD’s preparedness, protection, response, and recovery programs. He leverages the issues, concerns, and insights of key stakeholders to facilitate the development of programmatic […]
Joel Klein
Joel Klein was Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, the largest public school system in the United States, from August 2002 to January 2011. Prior to his appointment as Chancellor by Mayor Bloomberg, Mr. Klein was Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice […]
Donna Karan
Fashion icon and humanitarian Donna Karan believes through creativity, collaboration, connection and community you can change the world. This conviction lies at the heart of Urban Zen, established by Karan in 2007. The foundation is dedicated to three initiatives: preservation of culture (past), and bringing mind, body and spirit to healthcare (present) and education (future.) […]
Anders Hedegaard
Mr. Anders Hedegaard has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Bavarian Nordic A/S since August 1, 2007. Prior to working for Bavarian Nordic A/S, Hedegaard worked as the Executive Vice President of Business Operations & International Marketing and Sales & Marketing for the pharmaceutical company ALK-Abelló A/S of Chr. Hansen Holding A/S. There he […]
The Hon. Melanne Verveer
Verveer is the Executive Director of the Georgetown University Institute for Women, Peace and Security. Earlier she served as the first US Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, having been appointed by President Obama. Prior to serving in the State Department, she co-founded and led Vital Voices, a global NGO investing in emerging women leaders. During […]