Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.

Walter P. Paepcke, Aspen Institute Co-Founder

Thomas Tang

Finance and Grants Associate, Congressional Program

Thomas Tang is the Finance and Grants Associate for the Aspen Institute Congressional Program where he manages the overall program budget and overall program finances. Prior to the Congressional Program, he worked in a similar capacity for the Aspen Institute Education and Society Program where he helped in supporting the program’s financial management. Prior to the Aspen Institute, he used to work with a campaign finance consulting firm, where he ensured clients followed federal election rules, created as needed financial reports, and reconciled financial funds.