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.

The Wisconsin Education Association Council represents the public policy, labor and professional interests of its members. WEAC is a strong voice for its members and for the 865,000 children in Wisconsin public schools. WEAC is affiliated with the National Education Association. WEAC members are public school teachers, counselors, library media specialists and education support professionals in Wisconsin public schools, as well as faculty and support staff in the Wisconsin Technical College System, active retired members, and university students who are studying to be educators.

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.

Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 5,000 employers, covering more than 1 million employees worldwide. As the largest employer association in the nation, MRA helps its members thrive by offering comprehensive HR services, talent management, learning and organization development opportunities, and total rewards planning. MRA helps organizations build a successful workplace and a powerful workforce. Headquartered in Wisconsin, MRA has regional offices in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Ohio. To learn more about MRA, visit www.mranet.org.

​The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing the diverse employee benefits community with objective, solution-oriented education, research and information. The International Foundation delivers research findings, education and networking opportunities to thousands of benefits professionals who rely on us for objective, accurate and timely information. We invite you to discover what makes the International Foundation different—and how we work hard to provide our members with the latest time-saving solutions to ensure the health and financial security of plan beneficiaries worldwide.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world. Founded in 1931, the Society represents 92 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States, and more than 11,000 plastic surgeons worldwide – making ASPS a global institution and leading authority on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. The ASPS mission is to advance quality care for plastic surgery patients by encouraging high standards of training, ethics, physician practice and research in plastic surgery. To support its members in the provision of excellent patient care, ASPS will provide education, advocacy, practice support and enhanced public awareness of the value of plastic surgery, while fostering the highest professional, ethical and quality standards. The Society is a strong advocate for patient safety and requires its members to operate in accredited surgical facilities that have passed rigorous external review of equipment and staffing.

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.

The Wisconsin Hospital Association advocates on behalf of its members who provide high quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare services -- resulting in healthier Wisconsin communities. WHA keeps members informed of important local and national legislative issues, interprets clinical and quality issues for members, provides up-to-date educational information, and encourages participation in Association activities.

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.