Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) is one of the largest Washington state associations of technology companies and executives in the world. It is headquartered in Seattle and serves 1000 member companies and individuals as well as approximately 125,000 technology-sector employees in Washington State. WTIA's services include education and networking events, peer community groups, political lobbying and advocacy, and a wide range of member benefits.

Seattle Biomedical Research Institute (SBRI) is the largest non-profit research institute in the United States focused solely on researching the world's most devastating infectious diseases, including malaria, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. SBRI is now moving its research from discovery to translation as our scientists prepare to move into human trials with a malaria vaccine candidate that has proven highly effective in initial studies.

Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason is a Seattle based, 190 employee non-profit with over $20M in sponsored research focused on autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, arthritis and cancer.

Qualis Health is a Seattle based independent, nonprofit organization established in 1974, is dedicated to developing and applying best practices as we deliver an extensive range of patient-centered, evidence-based healthcare quality improvement and care management services. Qualis Health has grown to over $25M+ in revenues, and 240 employees across five states with and headquartered in Seattle.

Casey Family Programs The Casey Family Programs mission is to provide and improve – and ultimately to prevent the need for – foster care. Established by United Parcel Service founder Jim Casey, we are a Seattle-based national operating foundation that serves children, youth and families in the child welfare system.

Seattle Jobs Initiative is a nonprofit organization that creates opportunities for people to support themselves and their families through living wage careers.

YoungLife is a nationwide, Christian non-profit para-church organization focused on jr. and sr. high school kids in 7,500 schools in the US.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people—especially those with the fewest resources—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Jeff Raikes and Co-chair William H. Gates Sr., under the direction of Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett.