Center for Healthcare Innovation

The Center for Healthcare Innovation (CHI) is an independent, non-profit research and educational institute dedicated to making healthcare more equitable for all patients. Our vision to be the leading global platform for meaningful change in health equity. Our Mission is to bring together experts and ideas from all over the world to improve healthcare for everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, gender, race, ethnicity, or other social determinants. Our Values 1. Welcoming – we welcome diverse viewpoints and invite all to participate 2. Committed - We see our work through 3. Imaginative - The possibilities for the next solution are endless 4. Forward-thinking - We're already thinking about what's next Our Objectives 1. Advocate for vulnerable, at-risk, and underserved patients 2. Convene influential leaders, thinkers, and doers to develop collaborative relationships to make healthcare more equitable for all patients 3. Increase the understanding of the definition, framework, and metrics of health equity 4. Produce primary, impactful research focused specifically on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities of health equity 5. Analyze, identify, and disseminate best practices for reducing healthcare disparities for underserved patient groups 6. Develop ideas for policymakers aimed at eliminating obstacles to care and reducing health disparities What Makes CHI Unique • We focus on research and education that aims to optimize healthcare as a core human value • We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to making healthcare more equitable for all patients • We are rigorously objective, unbiased, and non-partisan • We are an independent, neutral institute, not associated with or captive of industry, academia, government, or other institutions • We approach our research, solutions, and education through a multi-perspective lens, including the patient, provider, pharma, pharmacy, payer, and policymaker perspectives

Altamont High School

WorldChicago

WorldChicago organizes US Department of State professional and educational exchange programs for almost 1,000 international leaders from around the world each year. WorldChicago offers Chicago-area citizens many ways to be involved, including professional hosting, expertise sharing, homestay hosting, and meal hosting. We offer full-day cultural experiences and the opportunity to attend WorldChicago events to network and meet other internationally-minded Chicagoans. We also offer interesting and meaningful mentoring, internship, and volunteer opportunities. WorldChicago is a nonprofit organization that achieves these goals through federal government grants, private programs, and individual donations.

Thierry Isambert Culinary and Event Design

At Thierry Isambert we cover large, decadent weddings, luxurious corporate galas, and intimate sit-down dinners for the perfect, romantic celebration. Thierry Isambert sales staff and team of creative event specialists are a collection of experienced professional talents with degrees in Hospitality, Culinary and Visual Arts, Business, and Finance, joining together to develop creative and innovative events. Our Operations Department is comprised of diligent team members whose passionate personal hobbies like horse riding, playing lead guitar, and competing in athletic tournaments, create an interactive and encouraging atmosphere around the bustling Thierry's warehouse. Connecting clientele with our hands-on workers, we strive to create a family ambiance to make you feel right at home and in good hands. Joining a variety of skill sets, our Operations Department ensures that every event will run as flawlessly as possible. Thierry Isambert Culinary and Event Design has a remarkable staff from all over the world. Our Culinary Team is comprised of talented chefs who are American, French, Cuban, Venezuelan, Brazilian, Argentinean, Spanish, Russian, Romanian, Italian, Chinese, Israeli and Indian. All of our chefs, servers, and bartenders are highly trained under Thierry's philosophy and work ethic that is based on the classic, European style of service. We take great pride in the countries that we represent by sharing all of our cultures in both our culinary and event work. A perfect blend for South Florida!

University City Arts League

The University City Arts League (UCAL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to education and cultural enrichment in the arts. UCAL serves people of all ages in our diverse community. We have two primary goals: -To provide a venue for people of diverse backgrounds to experience the arts -To encourage and support the development of the arts We pursue these goals through classes, exhibits, performances and special events, giving particular attention to emerging and local artists.