Connecticut Association for Community Action competitors

Knudsen previously servesd as the executive vice president of Oncology Services and enterprise director for Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health, one of only 71 National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Centers recognized for its research and impact on cancer outcomes. She also holds leadership roles with some of the most important cancer entities in the nation. She is the president of the Association of American Cancer Institutes, where her platform has focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, and serves on the board of directors for the American Association of Cancer Research and the board of advisors for the National Cancer Institute. She is active in committees for the American Society for Clinical Oncology, in addition to serving on other academic and for-profit advisory boards. Knudsen holds a bachelor's degree in biology from the George Washington University; a Ph.D. in biological sciences from the University of California San Diego; and an MBA from Temple University Fox School of Business.

Virginia Kase is a Chief Executive Officer at League of Women Voters. She has experience at CASA DE MARYLAND INC.

Laurie Adams is the Chief Executive Officer of Women for Women International (WfWI), a leading global organization dedicated to working with women survivors of war. With more than 25 years of experience working in international development and human rights, Ms. Adams is an innovative leader, strategist, and gender rights advocate.

Independent advisor to high-growth potential technology companies, supporting early stage entrepreneurs as they execute their vision and build for scale. Former large-company executive with large-scale M&A, Product Marketing, Business Development and Operational experience. Successful small business owner who successfully transitioned a traditional brick and mortar business to the internet world. Financially savvy, highly practical, no hubris. Easily scales between strategy and tactics. I build the bridge between the vision and the operating plan. Contributor to non-profit organizations with talent and treasure. Life-long mentor to many.