Zoë Brown is the Director of Aspen Community Programs at the Aspen Institute, where she leads a robust portfolio of public programs that bring world-class ideas, research, and dialogue to the Aspen community and beyond. Based in Aspen, Colorado, she oversees the strategy and execution of ACP’s year-round events and seminars, including the Advancing Women’s Health Series, Murdock Mind, Body, Spirit Series, McCloskey Speaker Series, Great Books Discussion Series, Edlis-Neeson Great Decisions Series, and Our Society Reimagined, as well as all marketing and communications for the department.
Drawing on a career rooted in public service, civic engagement, and strategic communications, Zoë brings a cross-sector perspective to her work, connecting policy, media, and community engagement. She began her career in Washington, DC, working on climate policy at the Center for American Progress, and went on to work in campaigns and elections, including Sen. Michael Bennet’s nationally targeted US Senate race, where she managed large-scale field operations and voter engagement efforts across Denver. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute in 2014, she worked in public relations, supporting clients with strategic planning, events, and media relations.
Born and raised on the shores of Lake Superior in Bayfield, Wisconsin, Zoë has called Aspen home for more than a decade and is an avid skier and biker.