Patricia Hove

Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Deque Systems, Inc. provides web accessibility software and services. Its products include WorldSpace Assure, Attest, and Comply, Amaze, and aXe: the accessibility engine. The firms accessibility blueprint, process consulting, embedded support and certification services. The company was founded by Preety Kumar in 1999 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

The Association for Women in Science is an organization that supports and recognizes women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization provides a central repository for articles, blogs, press releases, webinars, videos, and newsletters, as well as curated content for women in STEM. The organization also educates about Title IX protections and how to report violations. The AWIS Wall of WISdom provides inspiration and advice from other women in science and STEM. Meredith R. Gibson has been the CEO of the American company since 2022.

Ashanti Goldfields Zimbabwe Ltd. provides gold mining services. The company is headquartered in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Arrowhead Business & Investment Decisions LLC (Arrowhead) is an independent investment research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Thomas Renaud and Daniel Renaud in 2008. Arrowhead provides equity research and investor relations services. They cover several industries and sectors from metals and mining to energy, healthcare and technology. Arrowhead aims to create positive impact by fostering investment in a select group of companies and industries.