Lynn M. Gangone

The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice. The organization is based in Washington, D.C. ACE provides services for employers, training providers, colleges and universities, and military and working learners. The organization offers a suite of learning solutions informed by adult, community, and blended learning pedagogies, while its services include evaluation, transcript, and technical assistance for students, employers, and higher education institutions. ACE's research and insights focus on equity-minded leadership, institutional transformation, and student success.

The American Association of University Women is an organization that aims to address the lifelong pay gap between men and women, which results in women having significantly less income than men during their retirement years. The organization, led by CEO Gloria L. Blackwell, is based in Washington. The organization also focuses on combating sex discrimination in various forms, such as unfair pay, pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and violations of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.