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Our Team

John P. Dugan

Executive Director

Executive Director ...

Dr. John P. Dugan spent 20+ years working at the intersections of research, program design, equity, and human development. As the Executive Director of Youth Leadership Programs at The Aspen…

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Ana Rossetti

Deputy Director

Youth Leadership Programs ...

Ana Rossetti serves as the Deputy Director of the Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship at The Aspen Institute. AYLF accelerates values-based leadership skills among 18-22 year old youth in order to…

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Christian Hightower

Senior Program Associate

Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship ...

Christian Hightower is a forward thinking, innovative education professional who seeks ways to inspire and maximize the development of others while creating sustainable solutions to complex problems that result in…

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Patrick Randolph

Senior Program Associate

Patrick D. Randolph is the program associate for Program Quality, Design, and Assessment. A native Midwesterner, Patrick grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and Madison, Wisconsin. He graduated from the…

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Maritzelena Chirinos

Program Coordinator

Ritzy Chirinos is the Youth Leadership Programs Coordinator. She supports the logistics and operations of Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship in both localities, while also providing supplemental support for Aspen Challenge.…

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