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Engaging Artists as Part of Art Conservation

An experienced investment professional, Bruce Randall “Randy” Watts Jr. is the former Senior Managing Director of The Boston Company. Mr. Watts is a graduate in American Studies from the University of Virginia. Beyond his professional activities, Brice Randall Watts Jr. sits on the Film and Video Committee at the Whitney Museum of American Art. The Whitney Museum showcases both 20th-century and contemporary American art. Its Conservation Department is tasked with preserving the museum’s collections. Through the Artists Documentation Program (ADP), conservators interview various artists, accompanied by their works, to gain a better understanding of their artistic process. Conceived by conservator Carol Mancusi-Ungaro, the program addresses challenges faced by conservators in collecting key information about art works, especially after an artist’s death. The goal is to gather information about the artist’s materials, techniques, and intention by direct engagement and consultation with the artist where possible. The ADP creates an information library detailing how artists perceive restoration and exhibition of their work, which can serve as their “living will.”

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Whitney Museum of American Art

Bruce Randall Watts Jr. is the former Senior Managing Director of Boston Company. An investment professional with over two decades of experience, Randy Watts specialized in portfolio management while working in asset management for companies. Bruce Randall Watts Jr. is active at the community level and serves as a member of the Film and Video Committee at the Whitney Museum of American Art. The Whitney Museum of American Art showcases both 20th century and contemporary American Art of living artists. Whitney collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets various types of American Art. In response to the ongoing racism and inequity facing the United States, the Whitney Museum of American Art, through its director Adam D. Weinberg, has reiterated its support for black communities across the nation. Fighting for a more just future, the Whitney Museum of American Art is utilizing the voices of artists it represents to condemn any form of systemic racism, injustice and violence faced by people of color across the United States. The museum intends to re-examine its programs and exhibitions to ensure that they document the art and experiences of black communities. In addition, the Whitney Museum of American Art plans to review its organizational structures, including staff and culture with an aim of promoting racial equity and introducing anti-racism and bias training. The museum believes the talent and skills of artists help to shape lives and communities, and hopes to be at the forefront of encouraging greater diversity through meaningful actions that will bring about lasting change.

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Center for Gun Violence Prevention

A highly respected investment expert with over twenty years of experience, Bruce Randall Watts Jr. recently served as the Senior Managing Director of the Boston Company. Randy Watts is an alumnus of the University of Virginia where he specialized in American Studies. Besides his professional engagements, Bruce Randall Watts Jr. supports the Massachusetts General Hospital. Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General) was established to provide quality healthcare services to residents of Boston, irrespective of their socioeconomic status. The hospital which was the first teaching hospital of the Harvard University medical school, has consistently worked to push the boundaries of medical research. Mass General also engages in various community initiatives, including the Center for Gun Violence Prevention. The Center for Gun Violence Prevention at Mass General works closely with the community to address issues surrounding firearm-related violence, and how to boost safety in communities that are serviced by the hospital. The multidisciplinary initiative launched in 2015 brings together the hospital’s staff and numerous state organizations to establish guidelines that allow clinicians to discuss gun safety with their patients. Gun violence is a public health crisis that has led the Center for Gun Violence Prevention to find ways for reducing death and injury from firearms. The Center uses education, research and community engagement to promote safety, not only in homes, but across the entire community.

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Mass General and Tonix to Partner on Kidney

Bruce Randall “Randy” Watts Jr. was the senior managing director of The Boston Company. Beyond his professional activities, Bruce Randall Watts Jr. contributes to a number of community organizations, including Massachusetts General Hospital. Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) recently announced a new research partnership with pharmaceutical firm Tonix. The collaboration will center on TNX-1500, Tonix’s patented anti-CD40-ligand monoclonal antibody, as a treatment option and method of organ rejection prevention regarding kidney transplants. The partnership represents the second such collaboration between Tonix and the teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School (HMS), with MGH having previously researched a Tonix drug used for heart transplants. Tatsuo Kawai, MD, PhD, the surgical director of both living donor transplantation and the dialysis access program, will lead the initiative at MGH. Research efforts will involve analysis of TNX-1500 through a variety of models, including non-human primates. Tonix, meanwhile, has thus far developed TNX-1500 through recent advances in anti-CD40-ligand antibody engineering. This form of antibody therapy has demonstrated a unique ability to manage the human immune system response following an organ transplant procedure.

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The Contributions of the Whitney Film and Video Committee

An investment professional in Key Biscayne, Florida, Bruce Randall Watts Jr. has supported key initiatives as part of a number of art museum committees. As a member of the Film and Video Committee of the Whitney Museum of American Art, Bruce Randall Watts Jr. helps this venerable New York City artistic institution maintain one of the most important collections of film and video holdings in the world. The Whitney Film and Video Committee was born in 1999 with a singular focus: to plan and spearhead the acquisition of film and video works for the Whitney’s permanent collection. Since that time, the Whitney has become a hub for scholarship in the field of film and video art. Specific works purchased with funds from the Whitney Film and Video Committee range from “Splitting,” an 11-minute black and white Super-8 film that multimedia artist Gordon Matta‑Clark created in 1974, to “Rock My Religion,” a 55-minute black and white and color video with full sound that artist, writer, and curator Dan Graham created between 1982 and 1984.

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Top Ways to Support Massachusetts General Hospital

An investment professional based in Boston, Bruce Randall Watts Jr. previously served as Senior Managing Director of The Boston Company. Alongside his professional activities, Bruce Randall Watts Jr. has worked to give back to the community through his support of organizations such as Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Those interested in supporting the work of Massachusetts General can get involved with the hospital in a number of ways. In addition to accepting one-time and recurring donations online, MGH welcomes donations of stocks and securities and oversees a planned giving program for individuals who would like to make the hospital a beneficiary of their estate. Beyond the direct-giving programs, MGH supporters can raise awareness and funds for the hospital by joining the BeCause community. The BeCause fundraising community makes it easy for people to find or start a fundraiser in their local area. Over the years, BeCause fundraisers have generated nearly $40 million through over 1,800 unique events and campaigns. Some of the upcoming events supporting MGH include golf tournaments, dance parties, and fitness activities. Additional information about MGH fundraising and giving programs is available at www.giving.massgeneral.org.

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Thomas Jefferson and the Establishment of the University of Virginia

Bruce Randall Watts, Jr., holds the Chartered Financial Analyst credential from the CFA Institute. Before beginning his career, Bruce Randall Watts, Jr., earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia. The University of Virginia (UVA) was established by Thomas Jefferson with the mission of preparing students to govern and lead the young nation that he had helped to found. Jefferson developed ideas for the university as early as the 1770s, but it was not until after he completed his second term as president in 1809 that he began drafting specific plans. In 1814, while serving on the Board of Trustees of Albemarle Academy, he shared his detailed plans with his nephew. Two years later, the Virginia General Assembly revised the charter of the aforementioned academy to establish Central College, a regional school. Following Jefferson being elected as rector, as well as his designing the grounds and helping to select the site, building on Central College began in 1817. Jefferson, however, wished for Virginia to have a state university. His efforts, which were aided greatly by Virginia politician Joseph Cabell, culminated in the General Assembly approving the creation of UVA in 1818 and selecting Central College as its site in 1819. With Jefferson as rector, the university underwent construction for the next several years before officially opening its doors to students in 1825. By the end of that year, it welcomed over 100 students.

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MassGeneral Hosts Ninth Research Day

A 20-plus-year veteran of the investment industry, Bruce Randall Watts, Jr., has worked in various roles over the years, including serving as the Senior Managing Director at The Boston Company. In terms of charitable activity, Bruce Randall Watts, Jr., supports the ongoing work of Massachusetts General Hospital. On March 28, 2017, MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) held its ninth annual Research Day, focused on bringing together speakers, researchers, and other research professionals. Held in late March, the event saw the submission of some 100 research abstracts--the most ever for the event. All of these efforts are aimed at helping doctors and other medical professionals learn more about childhood diseases and how to cure them. The event’s keynote speaker Dr. Jordan Smoller gave a talk titled Nature, Nurture, and Mental Illness. Dr. Smoller serves as the Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit director at Massachusetts General Hospital, making him highly qualified to speak on the psychosocial elements of childhood mental illness. Dr. Smoller was one of many respected physicians and academic faculty who presented at the event.

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Massachusetts General Hospital's Youth Programs

A graduate of the University of Virginia with a bachelor of arts in American studies, Bruce Randall Watts, Jr., has experience in investment and portfolio management having served as Senior Managing Director at The Boston Company. Active in charitable giving, Bruce Randall Watts, Jr., contributes to Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition to providing comprehensive care and engaging in cutting-edge research, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) contributes to the local community through numerous programs, including its MGH Youth Programs. Serving youth from third grade through college, MGH Youth Programs include Elementary and Middle School STEM Clubs, which foster an interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). To reach high school students, the hospital hosts an MGH Scholars program, which offers a weekly curriculum designed to spur interest in health care careers. Finally, MGH provides summer job opportunities for youth that enhance their academic, career, and life skills. In the summer of 2014, the program served 167 high school youth and 30 alumni students who received mentoring from 113 volunteer supervisors.

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Massachusetts General Hospital Features New Media Course

A graduate of the University of Virginia, Bruce Randall Watts Jr. recently worked as senior managing director with the Boston Company Asset Management, LLC. Bruce Randall Watts Jr. contributes to Massachusetts General Hospital. As one of the leading hospitals along the East Coast, Massachusetts General Hospital was ranked as the number-one hospital in the country by U.S. News and World Report in its 2012 and 2015 rankings. The hospital achieved number-three ranking in 2016. Each year, doctors at the 999-bed hospital see more than 1.5 million patients on an outpatient basis and perform more than 42,000 surgeries. To keep its health-care professionals up-to-date, the hospital offers several courses throughout the year. One three-day course scheduled to start on March 30, 2017, covers writing, publishing, and social media. This course teaches physicians and health-care executives how to expand their influence and visibility in health care through new media outlets. Participants will garner communication and marketing skills as well as earn continuing education credit.

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Supporting Massachusetts General Hospital with Online Donations

An investment professional holding a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia, Bruce Randall Watts, Jr., is actively involved in his community. Bruce Randall Watts, Jr., serves on several committees of local charities and supports various endeavors of Massachusetts General Hospital. Recognized by US News & World Report as the leading health care facility serving the New England area, Massachusetts General Hospital is a full-service health care center, dedicated to delivering quality care in a timely matter. The hospital, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, appreciates donor contributions year-round to support its programs, which range from care centers to research studies. Advocates can make contributions online at www.secure.massgeneral.org with a credit card. Denominations of all kinds are accepted, and an option to set up recurring donations is available. In addition, tribute gifts honoring loved ones can be made through the website. Unless designated for a specific program, all contributions are applied to the areas of greatest need. Once processed, a tax receipt is emailed to donors at the addresses provided.