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This initiative maintains a steadfast commitment to nurturing leaders of color in the United States who are dedicated to advancing health and well-being in communities disproportionately affected by economic, racial, and health disparities.

The cohort of leaders were selected from Aspen Global Innovators Group’s New Voices Fellowship-alumni community of nearly 200 fellows across 55 countries.

With just over two weeks before opening day, Aspen Ideas: Climate 2024 today announced more high profile speakers set to attend the solutions-focused event in Miami Beach, including leading clean energy policymakers and a key voice from the private sector.

With more than 20 years of experience driving impact and revenue for mission-centered organizations, Kim will work to grow and strengthen the Institute’s flagship public events and explore new ways to leverage the organization’s historic reputation for excellence in convening.

Celebrated science educator, television host and bestselling author Bill Nye, will appear in conversation with Gina McCarthy, who served as the White House’s National Climate Advisor. Also appearing is actress and climate activist Aria Mia Loberti, star of the recent hit Netflix show All the Light We Cannot See.

Quadrivium Foundation co-founder and president Kathryn Murdoch and futurist Ari Wallach will appear on-stage previewing and discussing their new PBS docuseries, A Brief History of the Future.

110 young climate leaders from around the world will convene in Miami Beach this March, launching a year-long fellowship in which they will build networks, collaborate, and drive change.

Presented in partnership with San Diego Unified School District, teams of students from 19 high schools across the city will participate over a ten-week period. The Aspen Challenge provides inspiration, tools, and a platform for young people to design solutions to some of the most critical problems humanity faces.

Former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Trade and former Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Francisco J. Sanchez, has been named Chair of the Aspen Latinos and Society Advisory Board.