about the foundation
Since 1976, GIC has fostered dialogue among diverse voices to address pressing global issues in trade, finance, and economic policy.
As we face increasingly complex global economic challenges, the work of the Global Interdependence Center (GIC) has never been more vital.
Your contribution will directly support our mission to promote international cooperation and understanding through:
- A neutral, nonpartisan platform for high-impact conferences bringing together policymakers, business leaders, and academics
- Shared discourse among the GIC network examining the economic landscape and policy development
- Educational programs that cultivate the next generation of global economic leaders
We invite you to support this important work through a tax-deductible donation to the GIC Foundation. As a 501(c)(3) organization, donations to the GIC Foundation qualify for immediate tax benefits.
Board of Directors
Holly Wade
Holly Wade is the executive director of the NFIB Research Center, where she has 17 years of experience conducting original research on the small business sector focusing on small business economic conditions, business operations, and public policy issues impacting small firms. She produces NFIB’s monthly Small Business Economic Trends publication, the Covid-19 Small Business survey series, and surveys on topics…
Sean Heberling, CFA
Mr. Sean Heberling, CFA is President of Marion Street Capital, a boutique investment firm. He is a Director at the CFA Society of Philadelphia, a member Society of the CFA Institute, the preeminent organization for Finance professionals. The CFA Institute is currently spearheading an initiative to encourage young women to pursue careers in Finance, an industry that has consistently demonstrated…
William Kennedy, CFA
William R. “Bill” Kennedy, Jr. is a Founder, CEO, and Chief Investment Officer of RiskBridge, an independent, privately held investment advisory firm. RiskBridge provides outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) solutions, investment advisory, and private wealth management to private endowments, insurers, financial advisors, and individuals. He oversees and is responsible for the firm’s investment decisions and strategic course. Before founding RiskBridge,…
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