Mika K. Standard, CFRE, FCEP

BLCK VC is a 501(c)(3)-pending nonprofit organization that equips Black investors with the access, education, and community they need to accelerate their careers in venture capital. We do not accept the status quo; we are driving the industry forward by pushing venture capital firms to become more inclusive in their hiring, deal flow, and portfolios.

The GW Innovation Exchange is an online community powered by the GW Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for those interested in entrepreneurship, new ventures, startups, and social and civic enterprise creation. The George Washington University (GW) Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is housed under the Office of the Vice President for Research. The office provides programming around innovation, education, venture creation, and making connections to support GW entrepreneurs and the… Show more

The GW Innovation Exchange is an online community powered by the GW Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for those interested in entrepreneurship, new ventures, startups, and social and civic enterprise creation. The George Washington University (GW) Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is housed under the Office of the Vice President for Research. The office provides programming around innovation, education, venture creation, and making connections to support GW entrepreneurs and the Mid-Atlantic startup community. Show less

The Bear Institute innovation team, in collaboration with the nationally recognized clinicians and researchers from Children’s National Hospital and the world leading healthcare technology company, Cerner, will deliver digital healthcare technology innovations that are focused on improving health outcomes, quality of care, and experience for the pediatric population, their families, and the supporting clinical staff.

Top pediatric healthcare start-ups and college student team with… Show more

The Bear Institute innovation team, in collaboration with the nationally recognized clinicians and researchers from Children’s National Hospital and the world leading healthcare technology company, Cerner, will deliver digital healthcare technology innovations that are focused on improving health outcomes, quality of care, and experience for the pediatric population, their families, and the supporting clinical staff.

Top pediatric healthcare start-ups and college student team with innovations focused on rare disease, patient education, remote patient monitoring, and telehealth to showcase their solutions to pediatric hospitals and healthcare professionals around the country. Show less

The Conway Nursing Pathway Program helps aspiring nurses establish rewarding careers in pediatric nursing. Existing nurses participating in the program will deepen their career satisfaction through mentorship, professional development and advanced study. As a result, more children will benefit from competent and compassionate care — provided by experienced, exceptional nurses who love their work.

The Conway Program will offer participants, known as pathfinders:

- Career… Show more

The Conway Nursing Pathway Program helps aspiring nurses establish rewarding careers in pediatric nursing. Existing nurses participating in the program will deepen their career satisfaction through mentorship, professional development and advanced study. As a result, more children will benefit from competent and compassionate care — provided by experienced, exceptional nurses who love their work.

The Conway Program will offer participants, known as pathfinders:

- Career preparation experiences, such as summer work for high school students — particularly those from underserved backgrounds;

- Scholarships;

- A one-on-one nurse mentoring relationship; and

- The opportunity to become a pediatric nurse and a chance to thrive within the profession. Show less