Caren Merrick

The Global Good Fund is a non-profit social impact accelerator that invests in people to ignite positive impact and lasting social change. The private company is based in Washington. The organization offers fellowship and other nonprofit programs that strengthen the leadership capacity of innovators who are focused on solving complex issues. The Global Good Fund has supported over 200 entrepreneurs across 40 countries, creating 3,000+ permanent jobs and effecting positive change for more than 10,000,0000 people around the world. The organization also provides customized small business coaching and technical assistance, leadership development programs, and advisory services for other organizations through its consulting practice. The Global Good Fund's sister organization, the Impact Fund, is a venture capital fund that invests in mission-driven companies, with a focus on those led by people of color and women. The American company was founded by Carrie Rich. Carrie Rich has been the CEO since incorporation.

Gladstone Capital Corp., a traded business development company invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States. The fund focuses on companies with revenues ranging of $20 to $150 million and EBITDA ranging from $3 to $25 million. It targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors. It provides debt and equity financing for growth, acquisition and recapitalization with an investment size of USD 7 - 30 million. It makes co-investments and takes controlling interest.

Women in Technology (WIT) is a non-profit organization with over 18,000 members worldwide, including more than 1,000 members in the local area. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA. The organization provides leadership development, technology education, networking, and mentoring opportunities for women at all levels of their careers and for girls interested in STEM. WIT aims to make the state with the highest percentage of women in the STEM workforce by partnering with the community to provide opportunities that champion women throughout their education and career. The company was founded by Gavriella Schuster, Deborah Gore Cassidy.

WashingtonFirst Bankshares, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for WashingtonFirst Bank. The company's lending activities include commercial loans, commercial real estate loans, commercial and residential real estate construction loans, residential mortgage loans, home equity loans, and consumer loans. It operates through three segments: Traditional Commercial Banking, Mortgage Banking Business, and Wealth Management Business. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Inova Health Care Services engages in the provision of hospital facilities, programs, and other shared services arrangements. It also includes promoting and carrying on health-related education and scientific activities. The company was founded on February 3, 1956 and is headquartered in Falls Church, VA.

Northern Virginia Technology Council operates as a membership and trade association for the technology community in Northern Virginia. It serves businesses from all sectors of the technology industry, service providers, universities, foreign embassies, non-profit organizations and government agencies. The company is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

The Langley School is a non-profit organization that provides educational services. It also engages in athletics, performing arts, visual arts, and service learning programs. The company was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Pocket Mentor is an American company that publishes books. The private company was founded by Caren DeWitt Merrick.

Part of Leadership Foundations, The International Women's Forum is a women's forum membership organization. The company is based in Washington. The American company was founded in 1974 by Maureen A. Kindel, Elinor Guggenheimer. Stephanie Mathews O'Keefe has been the CEO of the company since 2016. The International Women's Forum was acquired by Leadership Foundations on January 01, 2021.

Women Corporate Directors is a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Italy. The company was founded by Mary Beth Vitale, Véronique Morali, Linda Eskind Rebrovick, Deborah A. Peacock, and Darcy A. Howe. The CEO is Susan C. Keating.

Caren Merrick & Co. is a private equity firm. The private company is based in McLean, VA. The company was founded by Caren DeWitt Merrick. Caren DeWitt Merrick has been the CEO since incorporation.

WashingtonFirst Bank operates as a state chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Reston, VA. The company was founded by William Clyde Oldaker and Shaza L. Andersen.

Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (Virginia Innovation Partnership) is a private equity/venture capital non-profit operating division of the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority firm founded in 1985. The firm is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.