Malini Patel

Global Communities engages in the provision of humanitarian and development services to low-income individuals, families, and communities. Its service areas include economic development, governance and urban management, financial inclusion, humanitarian assistance, food security and agriculture, global health, civil society and capacity development, infrastructure and construction, and working with women and youth. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Silver Spring, MD.

Vital Voices Global Partnership, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of training programs for women leaders. Its activities include signature programs, individualized investments, network activation and global advocacy, and thought leadership. The company was founded by Alyse Nelson, Melanne Verveer, and Mary Daley Yerrick in 1997 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.