George W. Bush InstituteGeorge W. Bush InstituteGWBI_20c415be-5a5c-11e4-9c91-c8df6de4af58The George W. Bush Institute, founded by President and Mrs. Bush in 2009, is a public policy center in Dallas with the mission of advancing freedom by expanding opportunities for individuals at home and across the globe. Built on principles that guided the Bushes in public life, the Bush Institute uses leading research to develop and implement policies that offer practical solutions to pressing problems in the United States and abroad._20c41974-5a5c-11e4-9c91-c8df6de4af58To advance freedom by expanding opportunities for individuals at home and across the globe._20c41abe-5a5c-11e4-9c91-c8df6de4af58FreedomFreedom is a universal human desire and essential for lasting peace and prosperity.OpportunityFree Enterprise"We believe in free enterprise at the Bush Institute. We believe our economy can be more robust and, therefore, provide better opportunities for our citizens.” ~ President George W. BushEconomic Growth[Achieve] real, sustained GDP growth of four percent annually._20c41b9a-5a5c-11e4-9c91-c8df6de4af581CanadaMexicoDaniel W. FiskDirector, Economic Growth Initiative, George W. Bush Institute -- Daniel W. Fisk joins the George W. Bush Institute as Director, Economic Growth, from the International Republican Institute (IRI) where he was the Vice President for Policy and Strategic Planning.Machir StullProgram Manager, The 4% Growth Project, George W. Bush Institute -- Machir Stull joined the 4% Growth Project as Program Manager in 2013. Stull is a licensed member of the Texas Bar and previously practiced law as a financial restructuring attorney with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia (B.A., American Studies, Spanish) and Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law (J.D.).GWBI Economic Growth FELLOWS & CONTRIBUTORSMatthew DenhartResearch Fellow, 4% Growth Project, George W. Bush InstituteIke BrannonFellow, The 4% Growth Project, George W. Bush InstituteChristopher HannaProfessor of Law, Southern Methodist UniversityBernard L. WeinsteinAssociate Director, SMU Maguire Energy InstituteThe United States has a long history of economic growth, a history that shows free-market capitalism to be the engine of social mobility—a highway to the American Dream. That’s why the Bush Institute's 4% Growth Project sets an ambitious target of real, sustained GDP growth of four percent annually, or about one percentage point higher than the average rate of growth since the end of World War II. A four percent growth rate will create good jobs for Americans, reduce the burden of government debt, and greatly increase prosperity. Here’s another compelling fact: The U.S. had $1.2 trillion in trade with Canada and Mexico in 2011, making them this country's first and third largest trading partners, respectively. What’s more, that volume of trade was equal to our trade with Japan, China, Korea, South Africa, Brazil, Russia and India -- combined. The Bush Institute’s economic growth team also examines policies that will enable these three nations to capitalize upon our potential and make the next ten years the North America Decade. _20c41c76-5a5c-11e4-9c91-c8df6de4af58Education ReformIncrease student achievement._20c41d66-5a5c-11e4-9c91-c8df6de4af582Beth Ann BryanInterim Director, Education Reform, George W. Bush Institute -- Beth Ann Bryan currently serves as Interim Director of Education Reform at The George W. Bush Institute. Since 2010, Bryan has been working with the Bush Institute as a Policy Associate in the Middle School Matters program, helping ensure that every American high school graduate is college-ready and prepared for a good job.Eva MyrickProgram Manager, Education Reform, George W. Bush Institute -- Eva Myrick Chiang, Program Manager for Education Reform, manages the Alliance to Reform Education Leadership (AREL) program while providing support in other areas of the education reform initiative as well.Gina RodriguezProgram Manager, Middle School Matters, George W. Bush Institute -- Dr. Gina Rodriguez, Program Manager for Middle School Matters, joined the GWBI team in 2011, continuing her decade long career with public education. Dr. Rodriguez began her profession in education teaching special education at a U.S./Mexican border school in the lower Rio Grande Valley. After three years, Dr. Rodriguez, transitioned to the role of a Behavior and Autism specialist for several schools and districts throughout the in Dallas/Fort Worth Metropolitan area.GWBI Education Reform FELLOWSJacquelyn DavisFellow, Education Reform, George W. Bush InstituteJay P. GreeneFellow, Education Reform, George W. Bush InstituteGWBI ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONMargaret SpellingsPresident, George W. Bush Presidential CenterJohn BaileyExecutive Director, Digital Learning Now!Elisa Villanueva BeardCo-CEO, Teach for America, Teach for AmericaTony BennettFormer Commissioner of Education, Florida Department of EducationJeb BushMember, George W. Bush Institute Advisory BoardAnthony J. ColonPresident, AJ Colon Consulting, LCCEric HanushekPaul and Jean Hanna Senior Fellow in Education, Hoover InstitutionJames B. HuntFormer Governor, State of North CarolinaCharles MillerChairman, Meridian National Inc.Paul PastorekGeneral Council, EAD North AmericaJoseph SaundersFormer CEO, Visa Inc.Grover J. “Russ” WhitehurstHerman and George R. Brown Chair, Director of the Brown Center on Education Policy, and Senior Fellow of Governance Studies, Brookings InstitutionAmy WilkinsSenior Fellow for Social Justice, The College BoardCindi WilliamsConsultant, HCM StrategistsThe Bush Institute Education Reform effort works to increase student achievement through accountability, school leadership, and middle school transformation.Advancing AccountabilityAdvocate for strong accountability systems that promote student learning._20c41e56-5a5c-11e4-9c91-c8df6de4af582.1Advancing Accountability advocates for strong accountability systems that promote student learning. The Global Report Card provides parents with information that allows them to compare their school district with schools across the world.Alliance to Reform Education LeadershipFocus national, state and local reform efforts on leadership._20c41f5a-5a5c-11e4-9c91-c8df6de4af582.2Alliance to Reform Education LeadershipSchool PrincipalsSchool principals are an integral part of the education workforce and as leaders, principals are uniquely positioned to improve schools. This initiative is building a network of principal training programs and highlighting policies that allow principals to become effective leaders. One goal of this initiative is to focus national, state and local reform efforts on leadership, because strong principals can help improve schools. Middle School MattersImprove middle school instruction._20c4204a-5a5c-11e4-9c91-c8df6de4af582.3Middle SchoolsMiddle School StudentsRobert BalfanzFellow, Middle School Matters, George W. Bush InstituteSharon VaughnFellow, Middle School Matters, George W. Bush InstituteMany students who drop out of high school do so because they failed to gain the skills they needed in middle school. This initiative focuses on improving middle school instruction so students will be able to stay in school and earn a high school diploma.Global HealthSpotlight critical issues, bring organizations, businesses, and government agencies together, and work to make existing health systems function efficiently._20c42144-5a5c-11e4-9c91-c8df6de4af583Doyin OluwoleExecutive Director, Pink Ribbon Red RibbonBill SteigerManaging Director, Pink Ribbon Red RibbonGWBI GLOBAL HEALTH FELLOWSEric G. BingSenior Fellow for Global Health, George W. Bush InstituteGary EdsonManaging Director of Policy and Strategy, Baker & McKenzie Compliance ConsultingGWBI GLOBAL HEALTH PARTNERSGeorge W. Bush InstituteOrganizing Member -- The George W. Bush Institute, founded by President and Mrs. Bush in 2009, is a public policy center in Dallas with the mission of advancing freedom by expanding opportunities for individuals at home and across the globe. Built on principles that guided the Bushes in public life, the Bush Institute uses leading research to develop and implement policies that offer practical solutions to pressing problems in the United States and abroad. The Bush Institute engages in the following areas: Economic Growth, Education Reform, Global Health, Human Freedom, Military Service Initiative and Women’s Initiative.U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)Organizing Member -- The U. S. Global AIDS Coordinator’s mission is to lead implementation of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). PEPFAR is the U.S. Government initiative to help save the lives of those suffering from HIV/AIDS around the world. This historic commitment is the largest by any nation to combat a single disease internationally, and PEPFAR investments also help alleviate suffering from other diseases across the global health spectrum. PEPFAR is driven by a shared responsibility among donor and partner nations and others to make smart investments to save lives.Susan G. KomenOrganizing Member -- Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Suzy, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer. Today, Susan G. Komen® works to end breast cancer in the U.S. and throughout the world by investing more than $750 million in breast cancer research and $1.5 billion in community outreach programs over the past 30 years; providing funding to help low-income and uninsured women get screened and get treatment; advocating for cancer research and outreach programs; and working globally in more than 30 countries.Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)Organizing Member -- UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, was established in 1996 as an innovative joint venture of the United Nations family to help the world prevent new HIV infections, care for those already infected, and mitigate the impact of the epidemic. Leveraging the AIDS response, UNAIDS works to build political action and to promote the rights of all people for better results for global health and development. Globally, it sets policy and is the source of HIV-related data. In countries, UNAIDS brings together the resources of the UNAIDS Secretariat and 11 UN system organizations for coordinated and accountable efforts to unite the world against AIDS.UNAIDS is committed to strengthening support to nationally owned and led responses, and to assist in ensuring better coordination among its partners in the UN system, governments, civil society, donors, the private sector and others. Based in Geneva, the UNAIDS Secretariat works on the ground in more than 80 countries world-wide. Cosponsors of UNAIDS include UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, ILO, UNESCO, UNWomen, WHO and the World Bank, whose collaboration is based on a “division of labour” to ensure an effective response.GWBI GLOBAL HEALTH Founding Corporate MembersMerckOur vision is to make a difference in the lives of people globally through our innovative medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, consumer health and animal products. We aspire to be the best healthcare company in the world and are dedicated to providing leading innovations and solutions for tomorrow. We have made it our mission to provide innovative, distinctive products and services that save and improve lives, satisfy customer needs and to be recognized as a great place to work.Becton DickinsonProvide discounted cervical cancer screening tests, equipment, and training for country-based health care workers on occupational safety and key clinical and laboratory procedures -- all vital components of healthcare capacity building and sustainability.QIAGENContribute discounted test kits, training, and support services to improve access to high quality diagnostic care to prevent cervical cancer, based on an advanced test for HPV DNA and an HPV DNA test specifically developed for low resource settings.Caris FoundationFulfilling the promise of personalized medicine through innovative cancer blood tests, cancer treatment information and precise health information designed to improve healthcare for everyone.Bristol-Myers Squibb FoundationBuild upon its flagship corporate philanthropy program, Secure the Future, to incorporate cervical and breast cancer training into community-based treatment support programs.GlaxoSmithKlineProvide donated vaccines that prevent infection with HPV, the virus that causes cervical cancer, as part of an overall corporate program to help developing countries where access to life-saving vaccines can help save millions.IBMAt IBM, we strive to lead in the invention, development and manufacture of the industry’s most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, storage systems and microelectronics. We translate these advanced technologies into value for our customers through our professional solutions, services and consulting businesses worldwide.Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationGuided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people -- especially those with the fewest resources -- have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life.The Bush Institute's global health initiative is built on the belief that every life is precious and focuses on saving lives in the developing world. The initiative spotlights critical issues, brings organizations, businesses, and government agencies together, and works to make existing health systems function efficiently. The Institute's flagship global health program is Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon, a public-private partnership to save women from cervical and breast cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. Cervical and breast cancer are the two leading causes of cancer death among women. Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon works with PEPFAR (the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) to screen women for cervical cancer, because women who have HIV are four to five times more likely to contract cervical cancer._20c42248-5a5c-11e4-9c91-c8df6de4af58Human FreedomSpotlight freedom advocates and support democratic movements._20c42356-5a5c-11e4-9c91-c8df6de4af584Freedom AdvocatesAmanda SchnetzerDirector of Human Freedom, George W. Bush Institute -- Amanda Schnetzer serves as the Director for Human Freedom at The George W. Bush Institute, bringing more than a decade of experience supporting pro-freedom advocates and monitoring transitions to democracy. As Director, Schnetzer leads the Institute’s efforts to extend the reach of freedom by fostering democracy and supporting advocates of freedom around the world.Lindsay LloydProgram Director, Freedom Collection, George W. Bush Institute -- As Program Director, Freedom Collection, Lindsay Lloyd is responsible for setting a vision for and managing the content of the Freedom Collection, overseeing the Freedom Collection website, building the physical archive, and identifying audiences and developing strategies to reach those audiences. Elizabeth HoffmanProgram Manager, Freedom Advocate Initiative, George W. Bush Institute -- Elizabeth Hoffman serves as Program Manager of the Freedom Advocate Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute. As Program Manager, Elizabeth is responsible for direct interaction and support for today’s freedom advocates through fellowships, networking, education and other opportunities.GWBI Human Freedom FELLOWSVictor ChaFellow in Human Freedom, George W. Bush InstituteArch PuddingtonFellow in Human Freedom, George W. Bush InstituteGWBI HUMAN FREEDOM ADVISORY COUNCILStephen J. HadleyChair of the Human Freedom Advisory Council; Former Assistant to the President for National Security AffairsElliott AbramsSenior Fellow, Council on Foreign RelationsPeter AckermanFounding Chair, International Center on Nonviolent ConflictTom A. BernsteinPresident and Co-Founder, Chelsea Piers, L.P.; Chairman of the United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumScott CarpenterDeputy Director, Google IdeasLorne CranerCo- Director, Transatlantic Renewal Initiative; Board Member, Millennium Challenge CorporationPaula J. DobrianskyFormer Undersecretary of State, Democracy and Global Affairs; Women's Initiative Policy Advisory Council ChairCarl GershmanPresident, National Endowment for DemocracyMichael GersonSyndicated Columnist, Washington PostMark GreenPresident, International Republican InstituteCarlos GutierrezCo-Chair, Albright Stonebridge GroupMelanie KirkpatrickSenior Fellow, Hudson InstituteDavid J. KramerPresident, Freedom HouseNancy Cain MarcusAdjunct Professor, Southern Methodist UniversityNatan SharanskyChairman, The Jewish Agency for IsraelCraig R. StapletonFormer Ambassador to France and the Czech RepublicMarilyn WareFormer Ambassador to FinlandKenneth WollackPresident, National Democratic InstituteCharity WallaceVice President, Global Women's Initiatives, George W. Bush Presidential CenterGWBI HUMAN FREEDOM PARTNERSFacebookThrough a social media partnership with Facebook, the Bush Institute's Human Freedom project is extending the reach of the Freedom Collection.The Bush Institute's Human Freedom programs spotlight freedom advocates and support democratic movements.Freedom CollectionFeature artifacts from freedom movements around the world as well as online interviews, documentaries, and discussions with those who have been instrumental in the advancement of human freedom._20c4245a-5a5c-11e4-9c91-c8df6de4af584.1The Freedom Collection is a living archive. The collection features artifacts from freedom movements around the world as well as online interviews, documentaries, and discussions with those who have been instrumental in the advancement of human freedom. Launched in 2012, the collection is intended to inspire and help those who struggle for their own freedom and encourage those who live in the United States and other free countries to support the spread of human freedom.Freedom Advocate InitiativeOffer fellowships, extend moral support, and hold conferences and forums to support the spread of freedom._20c425ae-5a5c-11e4-9c91-c8df6de4af584.2The Freedom Advocate Initiative supports the spread of freedom around the world by offering fellowships, extending moral support, and holding conferences and forums.Liberty & Leadership ForumPrepare democracy advocates from transitional societies to be leaders under new conditions of freedom._20c426d0-5a5c-11e4-9c91-c8df6de4af584.3Democracy Advocatesfrom transitional societiesThe Liberty and Leadership Forum helps prepare democracy advocates from transitional societies to be leaders under new conditions of freedom. It teaches the principles of liberal democracy and economic freedom, lessons from other democratic transitions, and practical leadership skills.Military Service InitiativeImprove the well-being and unleashing the potential of post-9/11 veterans and military families._20c427f2-5a5c-11e4-9c91-c8df6de4af585Post-9/11 VeteransMilitary FamiliesColonel Miguel Howe, USA, Ret.Director, Military Service Initiative, George W. Bush Institute -- Colonel Miguel Howe, USA, Ret. is the Director of the Military Service Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute. As the Director, Colonel Howe is responsible for leading the Bush Institute’s work to honor the service and sacrifice of post-9/11 veterans, service members and their families. The Military Service Initiative will work to unite the efforts of non-profits, businesses, universities, individual citizens and communities to empower all post-9/11 veterans to continue to serve as national assets after they take off the uniform.Lieutenant Colonel Matthew F. Amidon, USMCRProgram Manager, Military Service Initiative, George W. Bush Institute -- LtCol Matthew F. Amidon, USMCR, is the Program Manager for the Military Service Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute. As Program Manager, LtCol Amidon works with the director, staff and key agencies to develop, implement and execute a wide variety of programs and events.The George W. Bush Institute's Military Service Initiative honors the service and sacrifice of post-9/11 veterans and military families by improving their well-being and unleashing their potential. Through research, resources, programs and Presidential recognition -- the unique ability of the former Commander in Chief to convene, spotlight, and inspire -- the Military Service Initiative unites and empowers communities, non-profits (military service organizations), business, academia, philanthropy and individual citizens to effectively support post-9/11 service members, veterans and their families in the areas of jobs, wellness, family, education, housing and women's veteran issues._20c42928-5a5c-11e4-9c91-c8df6de4af58Women's InitiativeImprove access to education, health care, and economic opportunity for women and children._20c42a5e-5a5c-11e4-9c91-c8df6de4af586WomenChildrenCharity WallaceVice President, Global Women's Initiatives, George W. Bush Presidential Center -- Charity Wallace serves as the Vice President of Global Women’s Initiatives at the George W. Bush Presidential Center and Senior Advisor to Mrs. Laura Bush. Ms. Wallace is responsible for setting the vision and managing the policy engagement for the Institute’s women’s initiatives, including the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon global health program, empowering of women in the Middle East and working with First Ladies from around the world. The initiatives aim to improve access to education, health care, and economic opportunity for women and children in Africa, the Middle East and Afghanistan.WOMEN'S INITIATIVE POLICY ADVISORY COUNCILPaula J. DobrianskyFormer Undersecretary of State, Democracy and Global Affairs; Women's Initiative Policy Advisory Council ChairBarbara M. BarrettSchool President; former U.S. ambassador to Finland Thunderbird School of Global ManagementNancy G. BrinkerFounder, Susan G. Komen for the CureKate FriedrichVice President of Global Government Affairs, Thomson ReutersKaren HughesGlobal Vice Chair, Burson-MarstellerAnita B. McBrideExecutive in Residence, The Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University's School of Public AffairsAfaf I. MeleisMargaret Bond Simon Dean of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania School of NursingMary Jo MyersPresident of Aschiana Foundation, Associate Director of Public Affairs, Hayes and AssociatesMeghan L. O'SullivanJeane Kirkpatrick Professor of the Practice of International Affairs; Director of the Geopolitics of Energy Project, The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard UniversityPamela H. PatsleyChairman and Chief Executive Officer, MoneyGram International, Inc.Dina PowellPresident, Goldman Sachs Foundation; Managing Director, Global Head of Corporate Engagement, Goldman SachsJudy Van RestExecutive Vice President, International Republican InstituteWomen play a vital role in the success and prosperity of every nation, yet in many parts of the world women and girls are illiterate and denied basic human rights. Improving the lives of women and girls with education and economic opportunity provides the fastest way to growing a nation’s economy, raising living standards, and promoting peace. The Women’s Initiative at the Bush Institute works within the Institute's areas of policy engagement to improve access to education, health care, and economic opportunity for women and children. In addition, the Initiative has its own programs and projects._20c42b8a-5a5c-11e4-9c91-c8df6de4af582014-10-22http://www.bushcenter.org/george-w-bush-instituteOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net