Robert Steinburg

Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) is a research organization that conducts social science research to guide practice and inform policy. EDC designs and conducts various types of research studies both in the US and overseas, partnering with school districts, ministries of education, community health groups, foundations, nongovernmental organizations, and federal agencies to adapt research designs to fit local contexts and priorities. The non-profit company is based in Newton, MA. Since 1958, EDC's research has helped to advance healthcare equity, identify disparities in learning, improve student outcomes, and decipher the market forces that drive modern economies. EDC's research is funded by public and private funders, including the Institute of Education Sciences, the National Science Foundation, the Agency for International Development, the Department of Education, Schmidt Futures, and the MetroWest Health Foundation.

AMREF is a non-governmental health development organization based in Africa. They manage a range of medical and public health programs focused on the vulnerable populations – women and children – and critical health issues facing the African continent such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, Malaria,cClean water and sanitation, family health, training health workers, clinical and surgical outreach.