Our Experts & Staff
Our experts focus on an array of relevant critical issues and ideas. They come from a diverse range of backgrounds and have made it their mission to further the ideals of the Aspen Institute.
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Daniel R. PorterfieldPresident and CEOThe Aspen Institute ...Daniel R. Porterfield, Ph.D., has served as President and CEO of the Aspen Institute since June 2018. He was selected by the Institute’s Board of Trustees because of his intellectual…View Profile -
Sam AbdelhamidVideo Production ManagerCommunications ...Sam Abdelhamid serves as the key authority on video content across the Institute. He bridges the public affairs and digital teams to consistently enhance the Institute’s brand and reach through…View Profile -
Mohamed Abdel-KaderExecutive DirectorStevens Initiaitive ...Mohamed Abdel-Kader is Executive Director of the Stevens Initiative.View Profile -
Maria Laura AcebalVice President for Strategic DevelopmentThe Aspen Institute ...Maria Laura Acebal serves as the Aspen Institute’s Vice President for Strategic Development. She is responsible for guiding Institute-wide strategic planning; helping to lead development of specific initiatives and partnerships;…View Profile -
Amina AkhtarDigital Associate and ProducerCommunications ...Amina Akhtar is a Digital Associate and Producer for the communications team, focusing on social media and hosting the Aspen Insight podcast. Prior to joining The Aspen Institute in 2019,…View Profile -
Jamie L. AlexanderSenior FellowForum for Community Solutions ...Jamiel L. Alexander is the Senior Fellow for Aspen Institute’s Forum for Community Solutions.View Profile -
Adilio AlfaroProgram CoordinatorWeave: The Social Fabric Proj ...Adilio Alfaro serves as program coordinator for Weave: The Social Fabric Project. Prior to joining Weave, Adilio worked with The World Bank, Aspen’s Communications and Society Program and Aspen’s Latinos…View Profile -
Kathryn AlvarezAssociate Director, AdministrationFuture of Work Initiative ...Kathryn Alvarez serves as Associate Director for Administration for the Future of Work InitiativeView Profile -
Sarah AlvarezSr. Program Associate, Business Ownership InitiativeEconomic Opportunities Program ...Sarah Alvarez currently serves as Sr. Program Associate for the Business Ownership Initiative—an initiative of the Economic Opportunities Program—which advances business ownership as an economic opportunity strategy. In this capacity,…View Profile -
Tracy AndersonProgram Manager, Aspen Ideas: HealthHealth, Medicine, and Society ...Tracy is the Program Manager for Aspen Ideas: Health, the Aspen Ideas Festival’s three-day science and medical conference. Based in Aspen, Colorado, she extends over 20 years of nonprofit management,…View Profile -
Funmi AnimashaunProgram AssistantSports & Society Program ...Funmi is Program Assistant of the Sports & Society Program. She helps organize the annual Project Play Summit and supports other projects.View Profile -
Ben BarrettProgram ManagerCollege Excellence Program ...Ben Barrett is a Program Manager with the College Excellence Program. Prior to joining CEP, Ben supported higher education research and data sharing at the National Student Clearinghouse. Ben also…View Profile -
Ranya BautistaProject CoordinatorSports & Society Program ...Ranya Bautista is Project Coordinator for the Sports & Society Program's Project Play: Harlem model community initiative.View Profile -
Ann M. BeauchesneDirectorAspen Digital ...Ann M. Beauchesne is a Director for Aspen Digital’s cyber and technology programming at the Aspen Institute. Previously she served as Chief Executive Officer of Ridge Global Cybersecurity Institute, which…View Profile -
Desirée BeebeDirector of Special Events and Donor RelationsOffice of Institutional Advanc ...Desirée Beebe is the Director of Special Events and Donor Relations for the office of Institutional Advancement at the Aspen Institute. Desirée Beebe joined the Institute in 2017 and currently…View Profile -
Millicent BenderSenior Program ManagerCollege Excellence Program ...Millicent Bender is a Senior Program Manager at the College Excellence Program, where she oversees the development of curricula for leadership programs, including the Aspen Presidential Fellowship, and synthesizes learning…View Profile -
Megan BentzinDevelopment ManagerSociety of Fellows ...Megan Bentzin is the Development Manager of the Society of Fellows at the Aspen Institute. Megan provides lead oversight of Society of Fellows (SOF) fundraising strategies and supports the SOF…View Profile -
Ben BerlinerCommunications CoordinatorCommunications ...Ben Berliner works to support communications efforts including co-hosting and producing the Aspen Insight podcast, creating editorial content, and assisting with media relations. Prior to joining the Institute, Ben reported on the…View Profile -
Keith BerwickFounding Executive DirectorHenry Crown Fellowship Program ...Keith Berwick is a senior fellow of the Aspen Institute and inaugural holder of the Keith Berwick Chair of Leadership. As such he moderates seminars for various programs of the…View Profile -
Jaime BettcherProgram ManagerBusiness and Society Program ...Jaime Bettcher joined the Business and Society Program in October 2017. In this position, she is focusing on the Program’s Business Education initiatives, including the production of the 2018 Business…View Profile -
Leah BitounisAssociate Director, Policy InitiativesAspen Strategy Group ...Leah Bitounis serves as the Associate Director, Policy Initiatives for the Aspen Strategy GroupView Profile -
Amy BlairResearch DirectorEconomic Opportunities Program ...Amy Blair is research director of the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program. She has served as lead researcher/evaluator on a wide range of projects designed to promote learning about highly…View Profile -
Dyvonne BodyProgram Associate, Insights and EvidenceFinancial Security Program ...Dyvonne researches key financial challenges and their impact on low-income and minority households.View Profile -
Kitty BooneVice President, Executive DirectorPublic Programs ...Vice President, Public Programs and Executive Director, Aspen Ideas Festival, Kitty is responsible for oversight of a broad array of public facing programs and events at the Aspen Institute. She…View Profile -
Rachel BotosProgram AssociateBusiness and Society Program ...Rachel Botos joined the Business & Society Program in February 2018. As Program Associate, she supports the Programs work to cultivate leaders, including the First Movers Fellowship Program and Aspen…View Profile -
Tyler BowdersAdministrative and Logistics CoordinatorTyler Bowders is the Administrative and Logistics Coordinator for The Aspen Institute’s Community Strategies Group.View Profile -
Jennifer BradleyDirector, Center for Urban InnovationAspen Digital ...Jennifer Bradley is the Founding Director of the Center for Urban Innovation at the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Sheri BradyAssociate Director for Strategic PartnershipsForum for Community Solutions ...Sheri Brady is the Senior Associate for Strategic Partnerships at Aspen Forum for Community Solutions. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute Sheri served as a Senior Policy Fellow at Voices…View Profile -
Killeen BrettmannManaging DirectorPublic Programs & Aspen Ideas ...Managing Director, Killeen Brettmann is responsible for the Aspen Ideas Festival, a week-long conference that is hosted annually each summer in Aspen. Brettmann is responsible for corporate fundraising and Underwriter…View Profile -
Todd BreyfogleManaging DirectorExecutive Leadership Seminars ...Todd Breyfogle is the Managing Director of Executive Leadership Seminars for the Aspen Institute, overseeing a number of seminar offerings.View Profile -
Adrienne BrodeurExecutive DirectorAspen Words ...Adrienne Brodeur is an award-winning editor and author with 20 years of writing, editing and publishing experience. Her memoir “Wild Game” will be published by HMH Books on October 15, 2019 and…View Profile -
David BrooksExecutive DirectorWeave: the Social Fabric Proje ...David Brooks joined the Aspen Institute as an Executive Director in March 2018 to spearhead a bold new project aimed at bridging the differences that divide Americans and seeking out…View Profile -
Zoë BrownProgram ManagerAspen Community Programs ...Zoë Brown is a program manager for Aspen Community Programs at the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Lindsay BroyhillCommunications Strategist and ManagerAscend ...Lindsay Broyhill is the Communications Strategist and Manager at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. Lindsay comes to Ascend with strong experience raising awareness and funds on behalf of vulnerable children…View Profile -
Nicholas BurnsExecutive Director, Aspen Strategy GroupProfessor of the Practice of D ...Nicholas Burns is the Goodman Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. He is Faculty Chair of the Future of Diplomacy…View Profile -
Johnny CampoFinancial ManagerView Profile -
John CarlinChairCybersecurity & Technology Pro ...John Carlin, the chair of the Aspen Institute’s Cyber & Technology Program, left the Obama administration after serving as Assistant Attorney General for National Security, the Department of Justice’s top…View Profile -
Katie CarlsenProgram CoordinatorAspen Community Programs ...Katie Carlsen joined the Aspen Institute in April 2018 as a member of the Aspen Community Programs’ team (ACP). As ACP’s program coordinator, she is primarily responsible for ticketing, assisting…View Profile -
Cordell Carter, IIExecutive DirectorSocrates Program ...Cordell brings 20 years of experience to his leadership of the Aspen Institute Socrates Program, a global education forum for leaders and Expectant Advisory, a privately-held leadership consultancy. Previous to…View Profile -
Dana CarylProgram ManagerBusiness and Society Program ...Dana Caryl has worked for the Aspen Institute Business and Society Program (BSP) since its inception in 1998 and was, in fact, the program’s first employee. As the Program Manager…View Profile
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Katie CassettaProgram ManagerPublic Programs ...Katie Cassetta is a Program Manager with the Public Programs division of the Aspen Institute, overseeing content and logistics for events like the Aspen Ideas Festival and Ideas Abu Dhabi.…View Profile -
Sarah ChamberlainProgram ManagerCollege Excellence Program ...Sarah Chamberlain is a program manager of the College Excellence Program, where she develops curricula for leadership programs, including the Aspen Presidential Leadership. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, Sarah…View Profile -
Devin ChesneyDirector, Strategic DevelopmentAspen Network of Development E ...Devin joins ANDE after a multifaceted career in the social sector including roles in fundraising, consulting and as a social entrepreneur. He has a Masters in International Relations from the…View Profile -
Alexa ChopivskyDirectorProgram on the World Economy ...A native of Washington, DC, Alexa Chopivsky received a Bachelor’s degree from Yale University with distinction in Russian & East European Studies and Political Science, a Master’s degree from Columbia…View Profile -
Eana ChungSystems SpecialistAspen Global Leadership Networ ...Eana Chung is the systems specialist for the Aspen Global Leadership Network with The Aspen Institute. She focuses on developing and managing technical systems to support the efficiency, integration, and…View Profile -
Monica ClarkSenior Program ManagerCollege Excellence Program ...Monica Clark is a senior program manager for the College Excellence Program. Prior to joining CEP, Monica was program director for the Council of American Overseas Research Centers, where she…View Profile -
Peggy ClarkExecutive DirectorAspen Global Innovators Group ...Peggy Clark is Vice President of Policy Programs and Executive Director of Aspen Global Innovators Group. Peggy has had a 30-year career working on issues of poverty alleviation, global health,…View Profile -
Molly ClickExecutive AssistantLeadership Division ...Molly Click joined the Aspen Institute in 2017 with the Youth and Engagement Program and transitioned to the Leadership Division a year later. As Executive Assistant to David Langstaff, she…View Profile -
Thomas CluderayAssociate General CounselThe Aspen Institute ...Thomas Cluderay is the Aspen Institute’s Associate General Counsel, responsible for helping the Legal Team manage the Institute’s legal affairs, advising on a wide range of topics pertaining to nonprofit…View Profile -
Rima CohenExecutive DirectorHealth Innovators Fellowship ...Rima Cohen is the Executive Director of the Aspen Institute’s Health Innovators Fellowship. She served for nearly six years in the Obama Administration as Counselor for Health Policy to Secretary…View Profile -
Michael ConathanExecutive DirectorAspen High Seas Initiative ...Michael Conathan serves as the Executive Director of the Aspen Institute High Seas Initiative.View Profile -
Maureen ConwayVP for Policy Programs, Executive DirectorEconomic Opportunities Program ...Maureen Conway serves as Vice President for Policy Programs at the Aspen Institute and as Executive Director of the Institute’s Economic Opportunities Program (EOP). EOP works to expand individuals’ opportunities…View Profile -
Betsy CooperDirector, Aspen Tech Policy HubAspen Digital ...The Aspen Tech Policy Hub is led by Dr. Betsy Cooper, a respected cybersecurity policy leader who served as the founding Executive Director of UC Berkeley’s Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity.View Profile -
Phoebe CopelandProgram Coordinator, EventsAspen Global Leadership Networ ...Phoebe Copeland is a Program Coordinator for the Leadership Division of the Aspen Institute. Working across the Leadership Division, she assists programs with operational and logistical event support. While focusing…View Profile -
Nicole CoreaEditorial ManagerCommunications ...Nicole Corea is the editorial manager for the Institute’s communications team, overseeing both print and digital platforms including IDEAS magazine. Prior to joining the Institute in 2017, Nicole was a…View Profile -
Christen CromerProgram CoordinatorPublic Programs ...Christen Cromer serves as the Program Coordinator for the Aspen Institute Public Programs where he oversees the content and logistics of the Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar Program, and provides administrative…View Profile -
David CroomAssistant Director for Postsecondary Achievement and InnovationAscend ...David Croom is assistant director for postsecondary achievement and innovation of Ascend at the Aspen Institute. David comes to Ascend with expertise and interest around racial equity, student finance, federal…View Profile -
Colleen CunninghamDirector of Grants Management and PublicationsEconomic Opportunities Program ...Ms. Cunningham is Director of Grants Management and Publications for the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program. She is responsible for publications and presentation materials design, production and dissemination. She also…View Profile -
Deb CunninghamSenior Advisor, Strategic PartnershipsAspen Ideas: Health and Aspen ...Deb has spent more than twenty years developing ideas (and people) in marketing and event strategy, brand positioning, collateral material design, strategic partnerships, and revenue generation while holding positions at…View Profile -
Abigayle DavidsonResearch AnalystAspen Network of Development E ...Abby joined ANDE in January 2016 and supports the research initiative, with a special focus on the role of accelerators in emerging markets. She served two years with ForgottenSong, a…View Profile -
Brittney DavidsonSenior Program ManagerCollege Excellence Program ...Brittney Davidson is a Senior Program Manager at the College Excellence Program.View Profile -
Tiffany DaySystems Change & Policy AnalystAscend ...Tiffany Day is the systems change & policy analyst at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. The Aspen Institute’s mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide…View Profile -
Clifford Devin DeatonProgram AssociateCommunity Strategies Group ...Clifford Deaton is a Program Associate with the Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group and Co-Chair of the Aspen Institute Green Team.View Profile -
Amy DeMariaExecutive Vice PresidentCommunications and Marketing ...Amy is a nonprofit communications and marketing leader with a track record of building award-winning communications and marketing programs in high-profile nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, she…View Profile -
Breanne DeppischSenior Staff WriterAspen Digital ...Breanne Deppisch is a senior staff writer at Aspen Digital, a program of the Aspen Institute, where she helps anchor a new journalistic initiative in the field of cybersecurity. Deppisch…View Profile -
Christian DeversConference CoordinatorConference Services ...Christian Devers serves as a conference coordinator with the Aspen Conference Services team, and she also serves as the Co-Director of the Resnick Aspen Action Youth Forum. As a conference coordinator…View Profile -
Avonique (Nikki) DeVignesAssistant Director of OperationsEnergy and Environment Program ...Nikki DeVignes is the Assistant Director of Operations with the Energy and Environment Program where she leads operations, logistics, finance, and accounting as well as provides critical support for all…View Profile -
David Devlin-FoltzVice President Impact Assessment and Executive DirectorAspen Planning and Evaluation ...David Devlin-Foltz directs the Aspen Planning and Evaluation Program at the Aspen Institute and serves as the Aspen Institute’s Vice President, Impact Assessment. Since coming to the Institute in 1993,…View Profile -
Susanna DilliplaneDeputy DirectorAspen Planning and Evaluation ...Susanna Dilliplane, PhD, is APEP’s Deputy Director. She brings expertise in social science methods, media impact assessment, and communications and behavior change theory to her work evaluating social and policy…View Profile -
Jennifer DonnellyProgram AssociateExecutive Leadership Seminars ...Jennifer is currently the Program Associate with the Executive Leadership Seminars Program. Before Aspen, Jennifer was a mobilization and campaign management consultant at Precision Strategies; developing strategic campaigns and implementing…View Profile -
Katie DrasserManaging DirectorAspen Global Innovators Group ...Katie Drasser is Managing Director of the Aspen Global Innovators Group. At the Aspen Institute, she leads global efforts to address poverty alleviation, human rights, and social justice. Drasser has…View Profile -
Maribel DuranManaging Director and Chief of StaffLeadership Division ...Maribel Duran is the Managing Director and Chief of Staff for the Aspen Institute’s Leadership Division. In this role, Maribel oversees the administrative, management, and financial functions for a Division…View Profile -
Susannah EasthamDirector, Membership and ProgramsAspen Network of Development E ...Susannah joined ANDE with six years of experience in program management and community engagement in domestic and international start-ups and foundations committed to social good. Susannah’s socially focused career includes…View Profile -
Mickey EdwardsVice President and Program DirectorRodel Public Leadership Fellow ...Mickey Edwards was a member of Congress for 16 years, serving on the House Budget and Appropriations Committees and as a chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee. After leaving…View Profile -
Manal ElattirRegional Program ManagerStevens Initiative ...Manal Elattir is the Regional Program Manager for the Stevens Initiative. She has been an advocate for women and youth empowerment and leadership in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.View Profile
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Sheida Isabel ElmiResearch Program Manager, Insights and EvidenceFinancial Security Program ...Sheida is working to create a better understanding of the financial challenges facing low- and moderate-income Americans and ultimately, to improve financial security and economic mobility for all.View Profile -
Eddy EncinalesProgram AssociateAscend ...Eddy Angélica Encinales a program associate for operations and policy at Ascend. Prior to working at the Aspen Institute, Eddy served as the Special Projects Manager at Opportunity Nation, a…View Profile -
Alexis EttingerDirector, Impact and PartnershipsAspen Global Leadership Networ ...Alexis Ettinger is Director, Impact and Partnerships for the Leadership Division at the Aspen Institute. She leads a portfolio of partnerships, programs, and strategic initiatives to accelerate the impact and…View Profile -
Jenny EverettManaging DirectorAspen Network of Development E ...Jenny is the Managing Director of the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE), a global network of innovative organizations that propel entrepreneurship in emerging markets. The network’s members provide critical…View Profile -
Jaime S. FallDirector, UpSkill AmericaEconomic Opportunities Program ...Jaime S. Fall is Director of UpSkill America at the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Tom FarreyExecutive DirectorSports & Society Program ...Tom is a pioneering journalist and founder of the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society Program, which he created in 2011 with the mission to convene leaders, facilitate dialogue and inspire…View Profile -
Katharine FergusonAssociate DirectorCommunity Strategies Group ...Katharine Ferguson is Associate Director of the Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group and Director of CSG’s Regional and Rural Development Initiatives.View Profile -
Katie FitzgeraldDirectorYouth Leadership Programs ...Katie Fitzgerald is the director for the Aspen Challenge. Prior to launching the Aspen Challenge, Katie was a project manager for the Seminars Department and the Aspen Ideas Festival Scholars…View Profile -
Alastair FitzpayneExecutive DirectorFuture of Work Initiative ...Alastair Fitzpayne serves as Executive Director of the Future of Work InitiativeView Profile -
Natalie FosterFellowFuture of Work Initiative ...Natalie Foster is an Aspen Institute Fellow for the Future of Work Initiative.View Profile -
Martin FoxProject CoordinatorSports & Society Program ...Martin is a Project Coordinator of the Sports & Society Program and leads the program’s Project Play work in Southeast Michigan, Western New York, and Greater Rochester and the Finger…View Profile -
Benjamin FresquezProgram ManagerCollege Excellence Program ...Benjamin Fresquez is a program manager with the College Excellence Program, where he supports the American Talent Initiative (ATI) and other innovative new programs addressing quality, equity, and efficiency in higher education.…View Profile -
Spring FuManaging DirectorChina Fellowship Program ...Spring Chunxiao Fu is managing director at the Aspen Institute, heading the China Fellowship Program, which aims to select and energize China’s private sector business leaders to move from success…View Profile -
Greg GershunyExecutive DirectorEnergy and Environment Program ...Greg Gershuny currently serves as the Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program (EEP). Greg started at the Institute as the James E. Rogers Energy Fellow and…View Profile -
Elliot GersonExecutive Vice PresidentPolicy and Public Programs, In ...Elliot Gerson is the executive vice president at the Aspen Institute responsible for its Policy Programs, its Public Programs and its relations with its International Partners. The Institute’s more than…View Profile -
Lucy GibsonProgram AssociateAscend ...Lucy Gibson is a program associate for the Aspen Family Prosperity Innovation Community at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. She is enthusiastic about health and well-being, particularly for young people.…View Profile -
Carlson GiddingsProgram and Membership CoordinatorAspen Network of Development E ...Carlson Giddings joined ANDE in July 2017 as the Program and Membership Coordinator. Carlson “Carly” recently graduated from George Washington University with a BA in International Affairs, a concentration in…View Profile -
Dan GlickmanVice PresidentCongressional Program ...Dan Glickman is the Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Congressional Program, a nongovernmental, nonpartisan educational program for members of the United States Congress. The program provides lawmakers with a…View Profile -
Kristine GloriaAssociate Director, Emerging Technology InitiativeAspen Digital ...Kristine Gloria joined the Aspen Institute as a Project Manager in September 2016. Currently, she serves as the Associate Director of the Emerging Technologies Initiative for the Aspen Digital program…View Profile -
Kathleen GodfreyDeputy DirectorRodel Fellows ...Kathleen “Kat” Godfrey is Deputy Director at the Aspen Institute Rodel Fellowships in Public Leadership, which identifies and brings together the nation’s most promising young political leaders to study and…View Profile -
Abigail Golden-VazquezExecutive DirectorLatinos and Society Program ...As Executive Director of the Latinos and Society Program, Abigail Golden-Vazquez runs a policy program whose goal is to improve understanding of the growing Latino community and increase awareness of…View Profile -
Danielle M. GonzalesManaging DirectorEducations and Society Program ...Danielle Gonzales is the Managing Director for the Education & Society Program at the Aspen Institute. The Program works to inform, influence, and inspire education leaders across policy and practice…View Profile -
Garrett GraffDirector, Cyber InitiativesAspen Digital ...Garrett Graff, a director for cyber initiatives for the Aspen Digital program at the Aspen Institute, is an award-winning journalist who has spent nearly a decade covering national security. He…View Profile -
Laurie GrayDirector of DevelopmentBusiness and Society Program ...Laurie Gray joined the Aspen Institute in 2011 as the Director of Development. Laurie manages our relationships with donors and partners, with an emphasis on building a sustainable revenue stream…View Profile
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Sarah HaightAssociate Director for Network and OutreachAscend ...Sarah Haight is Associate Director for Network and Outreach at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. The Aspen Institute’s mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide…View Profile -
Pamela Horn HallSenior Manager, Finance and Program AdministrationFinancial Security Program ...Pamela directs grants management and development, accounting, financial management, and human resources.View Profile -
Brian HanafinSenior Program Manager for OperationsCollege Excellence Program ...Brian Hanafin is the senior prrogram and operations manager at the College Excellence Program. In this capacity, Brian supports the entire program by developing the program’s financial and operational functions.…View Profile -
Kate HarrisonSenior Program CoordinatorEnergy and Environment Program ...Kate Harrison is a Senior Program Coordinator with the Energy and Environment Program.View Profile -
Dominique HarrisonProject DirectorAspen Digital ...Dominique Harrison is a Project Director at the Aspen Institute in the Aspen Digital Program where she helps promote integrated, thoughtful, values-based decision making in the fields of communications, media…View Profile -
Christian HartranftSenior Manager, Strategy and EngagementOffice of the President ...Christian serves as Senior Manager, Strategy and Engagement, in the Office of the President at the Aspen Institute, a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable…View Profile -
Abigale HaugProgram AssistantInclusive America Project ...Abigale (Abbie) joined the Institute full-time in 2019 after graduating from St. Olaf College with majors in Political Science and Religion and a concentration (minor) in Management Studies. As the…View Profile -
Anne HawkinsSpecial Projects ManagerAspen Global Leadership Networ ...Anne Hawkins is a special projects manager, currently working with the Health Innovators Fellowship at the Aspen Global Leadership Network. She also supported the Aspen Economic Strategy Group for a…View Profile -
Seth HendersonProgram Associate and Allstate FellowCitizenship and American Ident ...Seth joined the Citizenship & American Identity Program in March of 2018 and supports the team’s Better Arguments Project. A new national civic initiative created to help bridge ideological divides.…View Profile -
Kalissa HendricksonDirectorExecutive Leadership Seminars ...Kalissa Hendrickson is the Director of Executive Leadership Seminars for The Aspen Institute. A passionate advocate for the humanities and their role in the development of effective leadership, Kalissa manages the…View Profile -
Tess HenthorneProgram AssociateCollege Excellence Program ...Tess Henthorne is a program associate at the College Excellence Program. Her work focuses on helping community colleges align to the labor market, driving talent development and economic mobility. Originally…View Profile -
Zoë HerrmannAssociate of Philanthropic PartnershipsOffice of Institutional Advanc ...Zoë Herrmann serves as the Associate of Philanthropic Partnerships with the Office of Institutional Advancement. She comes to the Institute with more than six years of fundraising experience at nonprofits…View Profile -
Christian HightowerProgram AssociateAspen 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…View Profile -
Norka HilarioFinance ManagerAspen Network of development E ...Norka joined ANDE in June 2016 to serve as the Finance Manager. She is a Financial Management Specialist with more than 10 years of experience managing International development programs. Before…View Profile -
Tonya HinchExecutive DirectorHenry Crown Fellowship Program ...Tonya Hinch joined the Aspen Institute as Managing Director of the Henry Crown Fellowship Program in early 2014 and took the helm as Executive Director in 2018. She relocated from…View Profile -
John P. HoganAssociate Director, Public InitiativesThe Aspen Security Forum ...John P. Hogan is Associate Director, Public Initiatives for the Aspen Strategy Group. In this role, he manages the Aspen Security Forum, one of the Aspen Institute’s fastest-growing major public…View Profile -
Brian HopkinsProgram Development CoordinatorCongressional Program ...Brian Hopkins joined the Congressional Program in 2018 after serving as a Brent Scowcroft Award Fellow with the Aspen Strategy Group. With the Congressional Program, Brian develops programming for Breakfasts…View Profile -
Caroline HopperAssociate DirectorCitizenship and American Ident ...As the associate director for the Citizenship and American Identity Program, Caroline manages initiatives focused on the challenge of sustaining strong citizenship in America and coherent national identity in an…View Profile -
Brett HowleySenior Program ManagerYouth Leadership Programs ...Brett Howley is a senior program manager for the Aspen Challenge. Her primary responsibilities for the program are to create and execute the program’s communications strategy and to cultivate and…View Profile -
Dana J. HydeCo-chairThe Aspen Partnership for an I ...Dana Hyde was nominated by President Obama to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) in September 2013, and unanimously confirmed by the Senate in May…View Profile -
Emily ImhoffProgram AssociateProgram on Philanthropy and So ...Emily is a Program Associate for the Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) at the Aspen Institute. Before joining Aspen, Emily was an associate with the American Association of…View Profile -
Ingrid IrigoyenDeputy DirectorAspen High Seas Initiative ...Ingrid Irigoyen serves as the Deputy Director of the Aspen High Seas Initiative. Prior to joining Aspen, she was a Senior Mediator and Program Manager at Meridian Institute, where she…View Profile -
Walter IsaacsonDistinguished FellowThe Aspen Institute ...Walter Isaacson is a distinguished fellow of the Aspen Institute, a nonpartisan educational and policy studies institute based in Washington, DC.View Profile -
Ranita JainSenior Evaluation ManagerWorkforce Strategies Initiativ ...Ms. Jain joined the Aspen Institute Workforce Strategies Initiative — an initiative of the Economic Opportunities Program — in March 2014. Ranita currently assists with the planning, management and implementation…View Profile -
Philip JavellanaAssociate Director, CommunicationsLeadership Division ...Philip Javellana is the associate director for communications in the Aspen Institute’s the Leadership Division, and is responsible for telling the stories of those making an impact on the world…View Profile -
Michael JeanGrants Manager/Senior Financial AnalystFinance ...Michael A. Jean has worked in the field of grant administration and proposal development for both the non-profit and local government sectors for nearly three decades. He was first introduced…View Profile -
Soo JeonProgram AssociateChina Fellowship Program ...Soo Jeon is the program associate for the China Fellowship of the Aspen Global Leadership Network.View Profile -
Natalie JohnsonAssociate Director, Spotlight HealthHealth, Medicine & Society Pro ...View Profile -
Steve JohnsonCreative Design ManagerCommunications ...Steve Johnson joined the Aspen Institute as the graphic design specialist in 2000. He is responsible for the design concept and production of more than 100 Aspen Institute books, brochures,…View Profile -
Tricia JohnsonEditorial DirectorPublic Programs ...Tricia is Editorial Director of Public Programs, based in Aspen, Colorado.View Profile
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Jennifer JonesVice PresidentFinance ...Jennifer Jones joined the Institute in 2001 serving as Accounting Manager of the Wye Accounting Office. In 2006, she was promoted to Director of Accounting Operations responsible for the Audit…View Profile -
Lisa JonesDeputy General CounselThe Aspen Institute ...Lisa Jones is the Aspen Institute’s Deputy General Counsel, responsible for managing the Institute’s legal affairs, mitigating legal risk and advising on a wide array of legal issues for the…View Profile -
Kyle KastlerProgram AssociateStevens Initiative ...Kyle Kastler is a Program Associate, where he oversees alumni engagement for participants and awardees of Stevens Initiative programs.View Profile
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Ruth J. KatzExecutive DirectorHealth, Medicine, and Society ...Ruth J. Katz is a Vice President and the Executive Director of the Health, Medicine and Society (HMS) Program at the Aspen Institute, an educational and policy studies organization based…View Profile -
Arjun KaushalPolicy and Market Solutions InternFinancial Security Program ...Arjun is supporting staff research initiatives to identify and advance the most promising policy and product solutions to American households’ financial challenges.View Profile -
Patricia Kirsch KellyManaging DirectorAspen Digital ...Patricia Kelly is Managing Director of the Aspen Institute Aspen Digital Program. Her primary responsibilities for the program include management of the program’s administration and finances, and assisting the program’s…View Profile -
Randall KempnerExecutive DirectorAspen Network of Development E ...Randall Kempner is Executive Director of the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE). As executive director of ANDE, Randall oversees the implementation of ANDE’s extensive program, research and advocacy agenda,…View Profile -
Dulcy A. KennerAssistant DirectorConference Services ...With over 10 years of event planning and marketing experience, Dulcy supports an array of Aspen Institute programs in the preparation and execution of events ranging from 150 to 3000…View Profile -
Namita KhasatExecutive Vice PresidentFinance and Administration, Ch ...Namita Khasat provides enterprise wide executive leadership to the central financial and administrative operations of the Institute. The enterprise wide operations for accounting, finance, real estate, risk management, operational efficiencies,…View Profile -
Lara KinneSenior Program AssociateLatinos and Society Program ...Lara Kinne is the Senior Program Associate for the Latinos & Society Program at the Aspen Institute (AILAS). Previously, Lara was a Research Project Manager at Georgetown University, managing a…View Profile
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Joyce KleinDirector, Business Ownership InitiativeEconomic Opportunities Program ...Joyce Klein is the director of the Business Ownership Initiative, which advances business ownership as an economic opportunity strategy.View Profile -
Marie Cunningham KlumpCash Management SupervisorAccounting ...View Profile -
Pherabe KolbVice President of Operational Effectiveness & Enterprise Risk ManagementPherabe Kolb is the Aspen Institute’s Vice President of Operational Effectiveness & Enterprise Risk Management. She was appointed to this new role in October 2018 to lead the mitigation of…View Profile -
Marci KrivonenEditor and ProducerPublic Programs ...Marci Krivonen is editor and producer for Public Programs. Based in Aspen, Colorado, she works primarily on communications for the annual Aspen Ideas Festival. She creates content for the Aspen…View Profile -
Chitra KumarSenior FellowChitra Kumar is a Senior Fellow with the Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group.View Profile -
Corby KummerEditor in Chief, IDEAS: The Magazine of the Aspen Institute; Executive DirectorFood and Society Program ...Corby Kummer is a senior editor at The Atlantic, where he edits articles on politics and public affairs, and editor in chief of IDEAS: The Magazine of the Aspen Institute.…View Profile -
David H. LangstaffExecutive Vice PresidentLeadership and Seminars ...David H. Langstaff is a business and community leader with extensive experience as Chief Executive Officer and Director of advanced technology and professional services companies.View Profile -
Tania (Nguyen) LaViolet, Ph.D.Senior Program ManagerCollege Excellence Program ...Tania LaViolet is a Senior Program Manager at the College Excellence Program, where she co-leads the management of the American Talent Initiative—a growing alliance of colleges and universities with the…View Profile -
Jessica LeacherProgram AssociateCollege Excellence Program ...Jessica Leacher is a program associate with the College Excellence Program, where she supports initiatives focused on leadership development and equity in higher education. Prior to joining Aspen, Jessica worked…View Profile -
Dan LebiednikCommunications ManagerEconomic Opportunities Program ...Dan Lebiednik joined the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program as Communications Manager in June 2018. Prior to joining the Institute, he advised major foundations and nonprofits on strategy and communications…View Profile -
Linda LehrerDirector, New York Public ProgramsLinda Lehrer is Director of New York Public Programs for the Aspen Institute, managing the Institute’s NYC-based public programs such as the “Conversations with Great Leaders” series and Book Talks.…View Profile -
Jennifer Brown LernerDeputy DirectorSports & Society Program ...Jennifer has spent her career working to ensure all young people have the opportunity to thrive. As the Deputy Director for the Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program, she has…View Profile -
Haili LewisProgram Associate, Events and CommunicationsStevens Initiative ...Haili Lewis is a Program Associate at the Stevens Initiative. In her role, Haili plans and executes the program’s events and develops and implements the program’s communications strategy. Before joining the…View Profile -
Elisabeth LindemuthProgram CoordinatorView Profile
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Eric LiuExecutive DirectorCitizenship and American Ident ...Eric Liu is the founder of Citizen University, which works across the political spectrum to foster a culture of powerful citizenship.View Profile -
Cristal LoganVice President & DirectorAspen Community Programs ...Cristal Logan, vice president and director of Aspen Community Programs at the Aspen Institute, is responsible for creating and overseeing year-round public programs for the Aspen community.View Profile -
Tommy LoperVice President, Office of Operations & Strategic InitiativesLeadership Division ...Tommy Loper is passionate about building a better tomorrow for humankind by bringing people together in meaningful work and relationship. He is Vice President, Office of Operations & Strategic Initiatives,…View Profile -
Monica LozanoPresident and CEOCollege Futures Foundation ...Monica Lozano is one of the most respected Hispanic business leaders in America with a thirty year record of accomplishment leading diversified media organizations. She is the former chair of…View Profile -
Veronica MaischProgram CoordinatorVeronica Maisch joined the Arts Program in March 2018. As Program Coordinator she supports the Program’s mission to give platform to artists and cultural leaders as some of society’s most…View Profile -
Eli MalinskyAssociate DirectorBusiness and Society Program ...Eli Malinsky joined the Business & Society program in January 2016. As Associate Director, Eli is primarily focused on the First Movers Fellowship Program, an innovation lab for exceptional business…View Profile -
Erika MallinExecutive DirectorErika Mallin has dedicated her career to New York City arts and government, including most recently as Signature Theatre’s Executive Director for ten years. Under her leadership, Signature became one…View Profile -
Maryna MarkowiczProgram AssistantExecutive Leadership Seminars ...Maryna is the Program Assistant for the Executive Leadership Seminars Department within the Leadership Division of the Aspen Institute. In this capacity, Maryna supports Seminars on a variety of tasks…View Profile -
Tony MastriaDigital Communications ManagerEconomic Opportunities Program ...Tony oversees EOP's digital identity, including its webpages, emails, and social media.View Profile -
Alvin MatuteProgram CoordinatorHenry Crown Fellowship ...Alvin Matute serves as Program Coordinator for the Henry Crown Fellowship. Previously, he worked at the Frederick Coin Exchange where he assisted customers with evaluating and appraising coins, jewelry, &…View Profile -
Stephenie MaurerVice President of Institutional AdvancementStephenie Maurer serves as Vice President of Institutional Advancement at the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Kajsa MayoBrent Scowcroft Award FellowKajsa is a current Brent Scowcroft Award Fellow supporting the Aspen Strategy Group since October 2017View Profile -
Erin McAlisterCommunications ManagerErin McAlister serves as Communications Manager for the Future of Work InitiativeView Profile -
Jamie McAuliffeSenior FellowJamie McAuliffe is a Senior Fellow with the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions at the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Michael McGarrahResearch & Policy AssociateMichael McGarrah supports the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development’s research needs, providing analysis of the latest evidence-based studies on issues related to social, emotional, and academic development…View Profile -
Nancy McGawDeputy DirectorBusiness and Society Program ...Nancy McGaw is Deputy Director of the Aspen Institute Business & Society Program (Aspen BSP). She leads corporate programs designed to cultivate leaders and achieve Aspen BSP’s mission of aligning…View Profile -
Katherine Lucas McKaySenior Program Manager, Insights and EvidenceFinancial Security Program ...Katherine supports EPIC and other FSP initiatives through research, writing, and policy analysis.View Profile -
Veronica McLaughlinExecutive AssistantAscend ...Veronica is an executive assistant at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. The Aspen Institute’s mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan venue for…View Profile -
Erin McMullenInstitutional Advancement AssistantOffice of Institutional Advanc ...Erin McMullen is the Institutional Advancement Assistant for the Office of Institutional Advancement. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute she was the Senior Development and Social Media Coordinator at JWI…View Profile -
Gelsey MehlProgram ManagerGelsey Mehl is a program manager at the College Excellence Program, where she supports the American Talent Initiative and Tackling Transfer projects. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, Gelsey conducted…View Profile -
Genevieve MelfordDirector of Insights and Evidence, Program Director of EPICGenevieve is Director of Insights and Evidence for Aspen FSP and Director of the Expanding Prosperity Impact Collaborative (EPIC).View Profile -
Jonathan MelgaardProgram AssociatePublic Programs ...Jonathan Melgaard has served as a program associate with the Aspen Ideas Festival and the Aspen Institute's Public Programs since February 2018.View Profile -
Aaron F. MertzDirectorScience & Society Program ...Aaron F. Mertz, Ph.D., is a biophysicist and scientific community builder and serves as founding Director of the Aspen Institute Science & Society Program, launched in 2019.View Profile -
Azalea MillanSenior Manager of Public ProgramsAzalea Millan is Senior Manager of Public Programs, leading the planning and execution of CityLab, the Summit on Inequality and Opportunity, the White House Summit on the United State of…View Profile -
Monique MilesDeputy DirectorMonique Miles is the Director of the Opportunity Youth Incentive Fund and the Deputy Director of the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions at the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Antionette MillerSenior Program Associate, OperationsEducation and Society Program ...Antionette Miller is Senior Program Associate for Operations, leading logistics for the program’s public events and roundtables. She also supports the financial portfolio, chief among them contracts and accounts payable. Antionette…View Profile -
Scott MillerSenior Financial AnalystFinancial Services ...Scott Miller is originally from Baltimore, MD and attended the University of Maryland at College Park, graduating in 1997. He has two B.A.s in Finance and Accounting from the University…View Profile -
Lily MilwitInternLily Milwit provides daily program support to the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development in a variety of areas. She began as an intern for the Commission in…View Profile -
Cara MinardiSenior Program ManagerYouth Leadership Programs ...CARA MINARDI is a senior program manager for the Aspen Challenge. Before the Aspen Challenge, Cara worked for the Conference Services Department at the Aspen Institute where she managed a…View Profile -
Laurie MittenthalSenior Manager, Corporate and Foundation RelationsOffice of Institutional Advanc ...As Senior Manager for Corporate & Foundation Relations at the Aspen Institute, Laurie builds and manages relationships with key organizational funders across a multitude of issue areas. She works closely…View Profile -
Stephanie MontañoProgram AssociateStephanie Montaño is a program associate with the College Excellence Program, where she supports the New Presidents Institute and other innovative programs addressing access and equity in higher education. In…View Profile
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Zach Moo YoungProgram CoordinatorBusiness and Society Program ...Zach Moo Young joined the Business & Society Program in October 2019. Zach is devoted to fresh thinking around the role business can play in promoting long-term, inclusive, and sustainable…View Profile -
Spencer MooreDirector, Corporate and Foundation RelationsOffice of Institutional Advanc ...Spencer Moore serves as the director, corporate and foundation relations at the Aspen Institute. In this role, he manages the cultivation and stewardship of the Institute’s organizational donors and partners and…View Profile -
Monique MorantFinancial ManagerFinancial Services ...Monique Morant is the Financial Manager for the Aspen Global Leadership Network. She manages all financial matters for the AGLN including gifts, grants and scholarships. Prior to joining the Aspen…View Profile -
Jordan MorriseyProgram CoordinatorAMP Health ...Jordan is the Program Coordinator for the Aspen Management Partnership for Health. Prior to joining the team, Jordan was a Community Health & HIV/AIDS Prevention volunteer in Namibia with the…View Profile -
Marni MorseProgram AssociateAscend ...Marni Morse is a Program Associate at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. She assists with research and writing projects. Prior to joining Ascend, she worked with the Aspen Institute’s Justice…View Profile -
Anne MosleVice PresidentAscend ...Anne Mosle is a vice president at the Aspen Institute and executive director of Ascend at the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Eric MotleyExecutive Vice PresidentInstitutional Advancement and ...Eric L. Motley, Ph.D., is an executive vice president at the Aspen Institute, responsible for Institutional Advancement and governance. He previously served as Vice President and Executive Director of National…View Profile -
Deborah MurphyConference DirectorPublic Programs ...View Profile
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Mary MwangiEast Africa Regional CoordinatorView Profile -
Aaron MyersDirector of Digital StrategyCommunications ...Aaron Myers guides overall digital strategy for the Institute and leads the organization’s digital team. He oversees outreach using the web, email, social media, online video, and other digital tools.…View Profile -
Yelena NemoySenior Program Manager, Opportunity Youth ForumYelena Nemoy is the Senior Program Manager for the Opportunity Youth Forum at the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions.View Profile -
Amanda NewmanSenior Project ManagerWorkforce Strategies Initiativ ...Amanda Newman joined the Economic Opportunities Program in June 2016. Her work is focused on advancing equitable outcomes through workforce development and related strategies. At the Institute, she manages projects…View Profile -
Calli ObernSenior Program ManagerInternational Partners ...Calli Obern is a Senior Program Manager with International Partners to support and strengthen the Institute's network of 11 partners, with 7 partners in Europe, and in India, Mexico, Japan,…View Profile -
Travis OlsonProgram AssociateCollege Excellence Program ...Travis Olson is a Program Associate for the College Excellence Program. He helps to design and implement strategies to support improvements in institutional practice and leadership, including through CEP’s role…View Profile -
Olivia O’NeilSenior Operations ManagerLeadership Division ...Olivia O’Neil is Senior Operations Manager for the Leadership Division. She oversees operations and events for the Leadership Division, including the coordination of the Resnick Aspen Action Forum, a signature…View Profile -
Yazmin PadillaProgram CoordinatorYazmin Padilla is a Program Coordinator within the College Excellence Program, where she provides support to the American Talent Initiative (ATI). Prior to joining Aspen, she interned at the Peace…View Profile -
Miguel PadróSenior Program ManagerBusiness and Society Program ...Miguel joined the Aspen Institute Business & Society Program (Aspen BSP) after working in business for 10 years, primarily in in the healthcare technology and education sectors. He currently leads…View Profile -
Stephen A. PatrickVice President & Executive DirectorStephen Patrick became the Executive Director of The Aspen Forum for Community Solutions at the Aspen Institute in November, 2012.View Profile -
Linda PerlsteinAssociate DirectorLinda Perlstein, an associate director of the College Excellence Program, has consulted for the program since its inception. Before coming to Aspen, she was lead curator for the Amazon Books…View Profile -
Allison PerryAssociate Corporate Secretarythe Aspen Institute ...Aspen, ColoradoView Profile -
Carley PetroneDigital Projects AssociateCommunications ...Carley joined the Aspen Institute as a Digital Projects Associate in March 2019. Prior to joining the Institute, she held various internships related to digital communications including working at Disney…View Profile -
Jim PickupVice President and General CounselThe Aspen Institute ...Jim Pickup is the Aspen Institute’s General Counsel, serving as the organization’s primary attorney. He is also President and CEO of the Middle East Investment Initiative (MEII), which is a…View Profile -
Savilla PittManagerAspen Digital ...Savilla Pitt currently works on cyber & technology initiatives as part of the Aspen Digital program at the Aspen Institute. In this role, Savilla guides and facilitates day-to-day operations of…View Profile -
Meghan PoljakAssociate, CommunicationsMeghan is responsible for maintaining and promoting Aspen FSP's website, events, social media, and email communications.View Profile -
Portia PolkProgram AssociateAscend ...Portia Polk is the program associate for Ascend at the Aspen Institute, providing support for Ascend’s postsecondary achievement and innovation work. Portia comes to Ascend with experience in educational equity…View Profile -
Ethan PollackAssociate Director, PolicyFuture of Work Initiative ...Ethan Pollack serves as Associate Director of Policy for the Future of Work InitiativeView Profile -
Kitty PollackProgram CoordinatorKitty Pollack is a program coordinator with the Energy and Environment program. In this role, she is focused on supporting the program through research on potential funders for the energy,…View Profile -
Jonathon PriceDeputy DirectorJonathon Price is the Director for International Partners where he supports Aspen’s ten international partners. He is also the Deputy Director of the Aspen Strategy Group, a policy program of the…View Profile -
Judy PriceDirector, Aspen Wye Fellows and the Wye River campusAspen Wye Fellows and the Wye ...Judy serves as director of the Aspen Wye Fellows program.View Profile -
Jon PurvesSenior Media Relations ManagerCommunications ...Jon manages press outreach and media relations across the Aspen Institute. Working within the Communications team, he is responsible for raising the overall media profile of the Aspen Institute and…View Profile -
Andrew QuinnDirector, New Voices FellowshipAndrew came to the Aspen Institute after spending more than 20 years as a foreign correspondent with Reuters, reporting on everything from post-Tiananmen China to the Baghdad trial of Saddam…View Profile -
Ida RademacherVice President, Aspen Institute & Executive DirectorFinancial Security Program ...Working with public & private sector leaders to build financial security for all.View Profile -
Zeenat RahmanDirectorZeenat Rahman is the Director of the Inclusive America Project at the Aspen Institute. She is an expert on global youth issues, interfaith and diversity engagement, and is a former…View Profile -
Allison K. RalphAssistant DirectorAllison K. Ralph, Ph.D., is the Assistant Director of the Inclusive America Project at the Aspen Institute. Allison is a scholar of history and religion with a special interest in…View Profile -
Raman RavindranVideo CoordinatorCommunications ...View Profile -
Libby RederFellowThe Future of Work Initiative ...Libby Reder is an Aspen Institute Fellow for the Future of Work Initiative.View Profile -
Kimberly ReeseExecutive AssistantAscend ...Kimberly Reese is an Executive Assistant at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. Prior to this role, she worked as a Business Development Associate at BNY Mellon Wealth Management in Atlanta,…View Profile -
Mykelle RichburgProgram CoordinatorMykelle Richburg is a Program Coordinator with the Energy and Environment Program at the Aspen Institute. In this role, she supports the program’s various projects and events by providing event…View Profile -
John A. RiggsSenior FellowJohn A. (Jack) Riggs is a Senior Fellow at the Aspen Institute, where he directed its Program on Energy and Environment from 1995 to 2006. He was Principal Deputy Assistant…View Profile -
Mary RittlingSenior FellowMary Rittling is a senior fellow at the College Excellence Program, focusing on the preparation of the next generation of community college leaders. Mary served as president of Davidson County…View Profile -
Emily RubensteinProgram CoordinatorHealth Innovators Fellowship ...Emily Rubenstein is the program coordinator for the Health Innovators Fellowship at the Aspen Global Leadership Network. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, Emily worked in both the educational research…View Profile -
Warwick SabinExecutive DirectorWarwick Sabin is the Executive Director of the Society of Fellows at the Aspen Institute. He served three terms in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2013-19, and in 2014,…View Profile -
Judith F. SamuelsonVice President, Founder, and Executive DirectorBusiness and Society Program ...Judy Samuelson is a vice president at the Aspen Institute and the founder and executive director of the Business and Society Program, which works to align business with the long-term…View Profile -
Victoria ScheffelProgram and Communications CoordinatorExecutive Leadership Developme ...Victoria is the Program and Communications Coordinator for the Aspen Institute’s Executive Leadership Seminars department. She graduated from the George Washington University with a B.A. in International Affairs, concentrating in…View Profile -
Vivian SchillerExecutive DirectorAspen Digital ...Vivian Schiller is a longtime executive at the intersection of journalism, media and technology. She recently joined the Aspen Institute in a new position heading up programs across media, technology…View Profile -
Cinthia Schuman OttingerDeputy Director for Philanthropy ProgramsCinthia Schuman is Deputy Director for Philanthropy Programs for The Aspen Institute’s Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation.View Profile -
Jillian ScottProgram ManagerAspen Community Programs ...Jillian Scott joined the Aspen Institute in October 2013 as a member of the Aspen Community Programs’ team (ACP) as well as the newly formed, Youth & Engagement Division.View Profile -
Beth SemelProgram Manager, Center for Urban InnovationAspen Digital ...Beth currently serves as Program Manager for the Aspen Institute Center for Urban Innovation, a network hub that catalyzes and supports a broader movement to define values-led approaches to developing,…View Profile -
Sogand SepassiSr. Publications ManagerCommunications ...Sogand Sepassi is the senior publications manager at the Aspen Institute, where she oversees the production of Aspen Institute books, brochures, programs, and annual reports. Before joining the Institute, Sogand…View Profile -
Lori SeverensAssociate Director for Leadership and DesignAscend ...Lori Severens is the associate director for leadership and design with Ascend at the Aspen Institute. She manages Ascend’s national and Colorado-focused Fellowship programs, which are values-based leadership programs for diverse…View Profile -
Andie ShaferSenior Program AssociateAndie Shafer is Senior Program Associate at the Stevens Initiative, where she oversees the Initiative’s grant portfolio and awardee programs. In addition to program oversight, Andie provides technical support to…View Profile -
Henry ShepherdAssistant DirectorHenry Shepherd is Assistant Director of the Stevens Initiative. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, he was a student in the Master of Science in Foreign Service program at Georgetown University,…View Profile -
Christine ShiauManaging DirectorChristine Shiau is Managing Director of the Stevens Initiative where she oversees a wide array of functions related to program infrastructure, grants, strategy, communications, and operations, ensuring effective management throughout…View Profile -
Jennifer SimpsonExecutive DirectorFinance Leaders Fellowship ...Jennifer Simpson is the executive director of the Finance Leaders Fellowship.View Profile -
Marjorie SimsManaging DirectorAscend ...Marjorie has more than 20 years of experience in advancing the status of women and families at local, state, national, and international levels. She formerly served as program officer at…View Profile -
Sarah SimsDirectorOffice Administration and Conf ...View Profile -
Emily Esfahani SmithWriterEmily Esfahani Smith is a writer in Washington DC. Her book The Power of Meaning was published in 2017 by Crown and has been translated into 16 different languages. The…View Profile -
Sean SmithOffice Services AssociateAdministration ...View Profile -
Joanna Smith-RamaniManaging DirectorFinancial Security Program ...Joanna is Managing Director of the Aspen Institute’s Financial Security Program, overseeing the initiative’s strategy and workView Profile -
Jon SolomonEditorial DirectorJon Solomon is editorial director of the Sports & Society Program. He oversees communications platforms, develops content, and manages select projects within Project Play.View Profile -
Julie SongProgram Manager, Middle East Leadership Initiative and the China Fellowship ProgramAspen Global Leadership Networ ...Julie Song is the program manager for the Middle East Leadership Initiative and the China Fellowship Program at the Aspen Global Leadership Network.View Profile -
James M. SpiegelmanVice President and Chief of StaffThe Aspen Institute ...Jim Spiegelman serves as Vice President and Chief of Staff to President and CEO Dan Porterfield. As a member of the senior leadership team, Jim works across the Institute’s divisions…View Profile -
Krystle StarvisSenior Operations Manager, Leadership DivisionOffice of Operations and Strat ...Krystle Starvis serves as Senior Operations Manager for the Office of Operations and Strategic Initiatives of Aspen’s Leadership Division. In addition to leading program development and operations for Weave: The…View Profile -
Emily StetsProgram AssociateSports & Society Program ...Emily manages the groundbreaking Project Play 2020 initiative, a cross-sector collective impact initiative dedicated to raising youth sport participation rates, including management of key initiative workstreams, communications and the Project…View Profile -
Chloé TabahAssociate Director for ProgramsChloé Tabah is the Associate Director for Programs of the Society of Fellows at the Aspen Institute. Chloé works to build the vital philanthropic and intellectual partnerships so critical to…View Profile -
Robert G. Templin, Jr., Ed.D.Senior FellowBob Templin is a Senior Fellow in the College Excellence Program, focusing on the preparation of the next generation of community college leaders. He has particular interest in cultivating leaders…View Profile -
Quynh TonnuProgram Associate, SeminarsHenry Crown Fellowship ...Quynh is the Program Associate for Seminars with the Henry Crown Fellowship at the Aspen Institute. In this capacity, Quynh is responsible for the planning and coordination of HCF seminars…View Profile -
Janet TopolskyExecutive DirectorCommunity Strategies Group ...For 35 years, Janet has helped community leaders, organizations and policymakers across the country find, create and spread development strategies that work. At CSG since 1993, Topolsky has specialized in…View Profile -
Caroline ToryAssociate DirectorCaroline Tory is the Associate Director for Aspen Words, overseeing general administration, financial management, events and strategic messaging for AW. During her 6+ years with the Aspen Institute, she has held several…View Profile -
Sariah TozeProgram CoordinatorAscend ...Sariah Toze is the program coordinator for the Ascend Network and outreach at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. The Aspen Institute’s mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values…View Profile -
Esther TurnerAssistant Director of Impact & EngagementHenry Crown Fellowship ...Esther Turner is the Assistant Director of Impact & Engagement for the Henry Crown Fellowship. In this role she leads their Fellow Impact Platforms by creating, launching and delivering initiatives…View Profile -
Emy UrbanSenior Program Coordinator, Insights and EvidenceEmy works on FSP's EPIC and Consumer Insights initiatives.View Profile -
Keosha VarelaManaging Director of Communications and MarketingCommunications ...Keosha Varela is managing director of communications and marketing, managing all daily operations of the department, making sure the department’s resources are in line with the Institute’s priorities and goals,…View Profile -
Vivian VázquezResearch Assistant, Workforce Strategies InitiativeVivian Vázquez is a Research Assistant for the Economic Opportunities Program’s Workforce Strategies Initiative.View Profile -
Christine J. VincentProject Director, Artist-Endowed Foundations InitiativeChristine J. Vincent is Project Director for the Artist-Endowed Foundations Initiative within the Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation.View Profile -
Alexa WahlManager, Digital ProductionCommunications ...Alexa Wahl joined the Aspen Institute as web editor in July 2003. Prior to joining the Institute, Alexa helped to manage websites at Nasdaq and The Greater Washington Board of Trade.…View Profile -
Jane WalesVice President and Executive DirectorJane Wales is Vice President, Philanthropy and Society of the Aspen Institute and Executive Director of its Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation.View Profile -
Morgan WalshAdministrative AssistantMorgan is an administrative assistant with Aspen Community Programs and involved in supporting all aspects of Aspen Institute public events and seminars, including Teen Socrates, a Youth & Engagement Program.View Profile -
Katya WanzerSenior Program AssociateKatya Wanzer is the Senior Program Associate for the Health, Medicine and Society Program at the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Becky WardDirector, Aspen FacilitiesBecky Ward serves as Director, Aspen Facilities. She oversees the Institute’s property in Aspen, and works closely with the management of the Aspen Meadows Hotel and Conference Center. Becky holds a…View Profile -
Robert WeinbergerSenior FellowFinancial Security Program ...Robert Weinberger is a former Senior Fellow for the Financial Security Program and specializes in tax and financial services policy. Mr. Weinberger is the former Vice President for Government Relations…View Profile -
Jenny WeissbourdSenior Project ManagerJenny's work focuses on improving economic mobility and job quality for low- and moderate-income workers.View Profile -
Lucas WelchDirector, Attention & Democracy InitiativeAspen Digital ...Lucas Welch is the Director of the Attention & Democracy Initiative (ADI) at the Aspen Institute. Previously he co-founded and served as the executive director of the Pluribus Project, which…View Profile -
James WhiteProgram AssociateAscend ...James White is a program associate for leadership and communications at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. The Aspen Institute’s mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to…View Profile -
Ross WienerVice President, Aspen Institute; Executive Director, Education and Society ProgramRoss Wiener is a vice president at the Aspen Institute and executive director of the Education & Society Program. Ross leads a team of educators and analysts in creating rich…View Profile -
Alexis WilliamsCommunications AssociateAscend ...Alexis Williams is the Communications Associate at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. She comes to the organization with experience in broadcast journalism and social justice advocacy. Prior to joining Ascend,…View Profile -
Matt WindholzAudio Video Services ManagerCommunications ...Matt Windholz is the Audio Video Services Manager for the Aspen Institute campus in Aspen Colorado. He oversees and manages event technical details on and off campus, and he is…View Profile -
Keith Witham, Ph.D.Managing DirectorKeith Witham is managing director of the College Excellence Program, where he oversees the program’s work to advance practices and leadership strategies that significantly improve community college student outcomes. Prior…View Profile -
Douglas WoodDirector of the Criminal Justice Reform ProgramDr. Douglas E. Wood is a Senior Fellow at the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions, with a focus on justice, equity and opportunity. From 2011-2018, he was a program officer…View Profile -
Josh WynerVice President, The Aspen Institute; Founder and Executive DirectorCollege Excellence Program ...Joshua Wyner is founder and Executive Director of the College Excellence Program at the Aspen Institute, where he also serves as a Vice President. The Program aims to advance higher…View Profile -
Kaitlyn YouProgram & Operations CoordinatorKaitlyn You is the program and operations coordinator at the College Excellence Program, where she provides operational support across various programs. Prior to joining Aspen, Kaitlyn worked for American University’s…View Profile
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Sinin YoungGrants Management AssociateEconomic Opportunities Program ...Ms. Young is the Grants Management Associate for the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program (EOP). She is responsible for accounts payable, timesheet data entry and data management, and assists with…View Profile -
Roberta ZapfExecutive AssistantRoberta Zapf joined the ANDE team as Executive Assistant in July 2017. In her previous role as Administrative Assistant for the Social Performance Task Force (SPTF), Roberta worked to clarify…View Profile -
Sarah ZetterliASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND OPERATIONSProgram on Philanthropy & Soci ...Sarah Zetterli serves as Associate Director, Finance and Operations, of the Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation. Sarah works with the Vice President/Executive Director of the Program on Philanthropy and…View Profile -
Stacy ZimmermanSenior Program Associate, Sourcing & Fellow SelectionHenry Crown Fellowship ...Stacy serves as Senior Program Associate, Sourcing & Fellow Selection with the Henry Crown Fellowship at the Aspen Institute. In her role, she works with candidates, nominators, and nomination supporters…View Profile
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