The AVMA is the nation’s leading advocate for the veterinary profession. Representing more than ​91,000 members, we protect, promote and advance the needs of all veterinarians and those they serve. Our commitment is to advance the shared interests, values and goals of our membership, through a variety of avenues: - We develop positions on key issues and advocate for veterinarians, advancing their ability to provide crucial veterinary services. - We provide educational accreditation and certification programs that protect and elevate the quality of veterinary care. - We provide timely and relevant products and services to our members that enhance their opportunities for success and service, and support them in protecting the health and welfare of animals in their care. - We educate the public on the important and varied types of work that veterinarians do to advance both animal and human health.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is a medical association that serves more than 53,000 members in the U.S. and around the world. We strive to be the world's premier medical society by offering superior educational opportunities and resources to our members, as well as a positive, empowering environment for our employees. With more than 175 talented, enthusiastic employees, our organization places tremendous value on the contributions, unique expertise, and vast knowledge that every individual brings to our table. Our Schaumburg, Illinois headquarters is home to a variety of member support, education, marketing, and operational functions, while colleagues in Washington D.C. fiercely advocate on behalf of patients, physician anesthesiologists and the specialty as a whole. Each of us is dedicated to our members and we strive to create an outstanding experience that helps them succeed. This commitment to excellence reaches far beyond our daily tasks—we set high expectations for ourselves, exhibit a strong work ethic and take pride in the results we achieve. Collectively, our desire to keep improving allows us to achieve great things as we seek feedback, pursue knowledge, and strategize to enhance our organization for the future. One tangible result of living these values is being named one of Chicago's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For® in addition to one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation® for the last four years. ASA was also awarded the Health Champion designation for two consecutive years by the American Diabetes Association®. As we continually seek to strengthen the organization, we welcome individuals who are competent, innovative, motivated, and agile. If this sounds like you, please consider reaching out!

A global association of nearly 170,000 professionals in 188 countries, ISACA® (www.isaca.org) helps business and IT leaders maximize value and manage risk related to information and technology. Founded in 1969, the nonprofit, independent ISACA is an advocate for professionals involved in information security, assurance, risk management and governance. These professionals rely on ISACA as the trusted source for information and technology knowledge, community, standards, and certification. The association, which has 225 chapters worldwide, advances and validates business-critical skills and knowledge through the globally respected Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®), Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT® (CGEIT®) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control™ (CRISC™) credentials. ISACA also developed and continually updates COBIT®, a business framework that helps enterprises in all industries and geographies govern and manage their information and technology.

In 1897, Allendale opened its doors to youth who suffered from home and family situations ill-equipped to meet their childhood needs, often including abandonment, neglect and abuse. We believe everyone deserves a healthy childhood, a caring family and a chance to learn, grow and change course. Allendale is a place where kids have the opportunity to restore their life and discover a better future. At Allendale, we believe in every kid until they can believe in themselves. Today, Allendale annually serves over 650 children and their families – with specialized focus on youth who have suffered severe relational trauma, often including physical and sexual abuse. We operate residential treatment facilities in Lake Villa and North Chicago, IL for up to 150 children and youth. These services are complimented by school programs designed for special education students ages 7-21, including programs for day-students from local communities. Our clinical program provides training and supervision on our treatment model implementation (REStArT℠) as well as oversite of treatment team and family clinical consultation, individualized/family therapy and treatment/discharge planning for each youth in our care. We serve the states of Illinois and Wisconsin, with most of our youth originating from Cook, Lake and McHenry Counties in IL and southeastern WI. Allendale operates a group home in the Waukegan community and provides specialized, regular and home-of-relative foster care in Lake, Cook, and McHenry Counties.

AID is a nonprofit, community-based organization that serves over 5,700 individuals with developmental, behavioral and crisis needs across Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, DuPage, Will, McHenry and suburban Cook County communities. AID is a United Way partner agency and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

Awana is a world-wide nonprofit ministry focused on providing Bible-based evangelism and discipleship solutions for ages 2-18. As the global leader in child and youth discipleship, Awana gives children the opportunity to know, love and serve Jesus, no matter their background.

Publishes the Journal of Neurosurgery and related journals: Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, and Neurosurgical Focus. Since 1944 the Journal of Neurosurgery has been recognized worldwide for its authoritative articles on scientific and medical advances, including clinical and laboratory research, innovative surgical techniques and instruments, and much more. It is the mostly highly cited journal in neurosurgery. The Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine focuses on neurosurgical approaches to treatment of diseases and disorders of the spine. An independent journal since 2004, it was created in recognition of the vast role spine surgery plays in neurosurgical practice. An independent journal since January 2008, the Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics focuses on diseases and disorders of the central nervous system and spine in children, offering articles on preclinical and clinical research as well as case reports and technical notes. Neurosurgical Focus, an online-only free-access journal, covers a different neurosurgery-related topic in depth each month. Enhanced by video clips, each issue constitutes a state-of-the-art "textbook chapter" in the field of neurosurgery. The Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group is the scholarly journal division of the American Association of Neurosurgeons, an association dedicated to advancing the specialty of neurological surgery in order to promote the highest quality of patient care.

The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation empowers the rising generation of Americans to lead flourishing lives. In 1959, Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern founded what became Generac Power Systems, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of complete engine-driven power generator systems. After selling a division of Generac in 1998, the Kerns established the Kern Family Foundation. The Foundation focuses on efforts that have long-term, systemic impact. The Kern Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals.

MORE THAN 100 YEARS STRONG, MSCI IS THE BROADEST-BASED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ASSOCIATION SERVING THE INDUSTRIAL METALS INDUSTRY The Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI) is a North American trade association that supports and represents the broadest representation of the metals value chain, including metals producers, distributors, processors, and to a lesser extent, the interests of metals users. Because its primary membership consists of metals service centers—businesses that inventory and distribute metals for industrial customers and perform first stage processing—MSCI is ideally situated to identify and respond to the networking, educational, public policy, and research needs of the entire metals community. MSCI’s mission is to promote the health of the metals industry, providing member companies with a broad range of strategic and tactical information they cannot get anywhere else. We are the primary resource for the most accurate and reliable metals-focused economic trends data, for original industry and economic insight and perspective, and for leadership education and executive training. MSCI creates a business community where members can grow and prosper together. The metals value chain generates more than $620 billion in economic activity in the United States and is directly responsible for sustaining 1.3 million jobs and nearly $103 billion in wages. MSCI member companies operate in more than 2,000 locations throughout North America. For the last 109 years, MSCI has provided a vision and a voice to the metals industry, along with the tools and perspective necessary for a more successful business. Join us today by visiting www.MSCI.org.

Since 1902, the Steel Founders’ Society of America (SFSA) has represented the interests of steel foundries in the United States and abroad. SFSA membership is available to any foundry organization that manufactures steel castings. Members benefit from SFSA’s experience in steel technology development programs, market development, representing the industry globally in regulatory and specification development, and providing timely business information and state-of-the-art training.

The American Foundry Society (AFS) is a non-profit association serving members of the metalcasting supply chain both in the United States and abroad. Through various resources, AFS provides members with advocacy coordination and efforts in Washington, D.C., ongoing technical education through its Institute, as well as the transfer of innovative research and technology to the industry, its suppliers and those who buy castings. Membership is individual or corporate and is made up of three markets, including: metalcasters and producers of metal cast parts; metalcasting suppliers and casting buyers/original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s). Student membership is also extended to future leaders of the metalcasting industry at a nominal cost. The society was founded in 1896 and serves more than 700 corporate members and close to 8,000 individual members including metalcasting suppliers and OEM facilities in more than 41 countries worldwide, covering all metalcasting processes and materials.

A 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in the heart of McHenry County. Pioneer Center provides developmental disability programs, youth and family behavioral health services and homeless services. Each year thousands of McHenry County residents receive assistance through our diverse programs.