Lindsay Abell

Lindsay Abell

Administrative Assistant, Ascend at the Aspen Institute

Lindsay Abell is as an Administrative Assistant, specifically supporting Ascend’s Directors. She joined the Ascend team with 20 years of support experience in the advocacy/non-profit world, including 18 years with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 25 Marine Division. During her time with IUOE Local 25, Lindsay supported the executive team in an administrative capacity while also providing strategic planning, member outreach and company liaison assistance.

Coming from a working-class family herself, combined with her professional background of advocating for workers’ rights, Lindsay provides a “boots-on-the-ground” perspective to Ascend’s work of moving families towards economic security and intergenerational success and health.