The Aspen Institute

Daniel R. Porterfield is President and CEO of the Aspen Institute, a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. He has been recognized as a…

Sarika leads Aspen FSP's Benefits21 work to modernize the design and delivery of benefits to ensure the financial security and economic dignity of all workers.

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…

Maria Laura Acebal serves as the Aspen Institute’s Vice President for Strategic Development and Corporate Secretary. She is responsible for guiding Institute-wide strategic planning; helping to lead development of specific…

Heather Adams is a senior program manager at the College Excellence Program, leading the development of transfer initiatives. Prior to joining CEP, Heather served as the director of the UCLA…

Lola Adedokun is the Executive Director of the Aspen Global Innovators Group at the Aspen Institute and co-Chair of the Aspen Institute Forum on Women and Girls. She joined the…

Meha Ahluwalia is the Project Manager of the Aspen Tech Policy Hub. Prior to joining Aspen, she worked at the Brookings Institution’s Center for Technology Innovation, assisted healthcare cybersecurity research…

Dr. Adriana Alejandro-Osorio believes that advocating for young people is the calling of our time and is passionate about investing in pathways that accelerate their success. With 15 years of…

Jamiel L. Alexander is the Senior Fellow for Aspen Institute’s Forum for Community Solutions.

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…

Karen works to advance promising solutions to American families' most pressing financial security challenges

Jennifer Atala leads the Aspen Digital program’s Digital Equity Accelerator, which supports nonprofits with programming for digital equity in the fields of education, healthcare and/or economic opportunity for traditionally underserved…

Tiana McCoy is the senior associate for operations and convenings with Ascend at the Aspen Institute. At Ascend, Tiana supports systems and event management for the Ascend Fellowship program. Prior…

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…

Zaki Barzinji is a Program Director for Aspen Digital, where he oversees a range of projects at the intersection of tech, policy, equity, and justice for underrepresented communities. Zaki is…

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…

Millicent Bender is a Director at the College Excellence Program, where she oversees the development of curricula for leadership programs, including the Aspen Presidential Fellowship, and synthesizes learning across the…

Imani Benjamin-Johnson is the executive assistant to the executive director at the College Excellence Program. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, Imani worked at Martha’s Table supporting the chief administrative…

Megan Bentzin is the East Regional Director of the Society of Fellows at the Aspen Institute. In this role, she oversees engagement and expansion of the Society of Fellows national…

Ben Berliner’s work to support communications efforts includes the creation of editorial content and helping with media relations. Prior to joining the Institute, Ben was a journalist reporting on the…

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…

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…

Leah Bitounis serves as the Deputy Director for the Aspen Strategy Group

Rachel leads research for FSP’s Benefits 21 initiative and directs the development and implementation of Person-Centered Policy and Program Design methods across the FSP team.

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…

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…

Sasha Borowsky is the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement for the Leadership Division of the Aspen Institute. Previously, she has helped transform nascent nonprofits with limited budgets into strong…

Rachel Botos joined the Business & Society Program in February 2018. As Program Associate, she supports the Program’s work to cultivate leaders, including the First Movers Fellowship P​r​o​g​r​a​m​ and Aspen…

Tyler Bowders is a Program Associate at the Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group.

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…

Todd Breyfogle is the Executive Director of Executive Leadership Seminars for the Aspen Institute, overseeing a number of seminar offerings.

Neil has advised global companies, government agencies, civic organizations, professional associations and foundations on public-private partnership. He was Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Intersector Project, now an initiative of…

Adrienne Brodeur is the author of the memoir, “Wild Game,” which is in development for film. During her 15 years in the publishing industry, she founded the literary magazine “Zoetrope: All-Story” with…

Noah Brown is a program coordinator with the College Excellence Program, where he provides support to the Aspen Presidential Fellowship. Prior to joining Aspen, Noah worked in student affairs at…

Zoë Brown is the program manager for Aspen Community Programs at the Aspen Institute.

Grace Burga (she/her/hers) serves as a Fellow Experience Coordinator for the Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship, where she provides operational support and assists with program delivery. Grace is passionate about social…

Catherine Campos serves as a Program Coordinator for the Aspen Institute Socrates Program, which provides a forum for emerging leaders from various professions to convene and explore contemporary issues through…

Katie Carlsen joined the Aspen Institute in April 2018 as a member of the Aspen Community Programs’ team (ACP).  As ACP’s program associate, she is primarily responsible for Sharing Shakespeare,…

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…

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…

Katie Cassetta is an Associate Director with the Public Programs division of the Aspen Institute, overseeing content and logistics for events like the Aspen Ideas Festival, Aspen Ideas: Climate, Ideas…

Pascale Charlot is the Managing Director of the College Excellence Program (CEP).  She is a visionary and outcomes-driven leader deeply committed to student success. An alumna of Aspen’s year-long Rising…

Emily is a Communications Intern for the Religion & Society Program at the Aspen Institute. In this role, she works under the direction of the Senior Communications Associate to assist…

LaKisha “LC” Chenault is an administrative coordinator on the operations team at the College Excellence Program. In her role, she provides operational and administrative support including expense processing, meeting planning…

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…

Alexa Chopivsky is Director, Program on the World Economy, The Aspen Institute. She serves as Executive Director of Ukraine House Davos and deputy Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board, Ukraine Invest.…

Eana Chung is the assistant director of systems and tools for the Leadership Division at The Aspen Institute.

Michael Conathan serves as a Senior Policy Fellow on Ocean and Climate with Aspen’s Energy & Environment Program.

Maureen Conway serves as vice president at the Aspen Institute and executive director of the Institute’s Economic Opportunities Program (EOP). EOP works to expand individuals’ opportunities to connect to quality…

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.

Phoebe Copeland is an Events & Systems Associate for the Leadership Division at the Aspen Institute. In this role, she assists with operational and logistical event support as well the…

Charlotte Coplon is the Events and Programming Coordinator for the Society of Fellows (SOF) at the Aspen Institute. Charlotte joined the Institute in June of 2021 and is based in…

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…

Bianca Mona Corgan (she/her/hers) is working with the Youth Leadership Programs at the Aspen Institute for one year as part of the Weil Legal Innovators (WLI) Program. In this program,…

Delaney Crampton is the Senior Policy Associate at the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program.

As the Communications Manager for Ascend at the Aspen Institute, Brendan advances Ascend’s use of external communications to strengthen audiences’ understanding of policy and practice solutions for improving family economic…

Dziko Crews is the Communications Manager for the Aspen Partnership for Inclusive Economy (APIE). She manages communications strategies to advance the Institute’s enterprise-wide work to address systemic economic inequality around…

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…

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…

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…

Brianna Curran is the program manager for the Leadership Division’s Office of Curriculum and Moderators at the Aspen Institute, working to cultivate the Institute’s extensive Moderator Corps to facilitate dialogue…

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…

Clifford Devin Deaton is the Action Learning Manager with the Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group and Co-Chair of the Aspen Institute Green Team.

Congressman Charlie Dent is Executive Director and Vice President of the Aspen Institute Congressional Program, where he leads bipartisan, bicameral policy education programs for sitting members of Congress. In addition…

Carner Derron leads marketing and communications for Aspen Digital, which works at the intersection of technology, media, and the internet with a particular focus on equity. She leads the program’s…

Christian Devers is a Senior Associate with the Aspen Conference Services team, and she also serves as the Director of the Resnick Aspen Action Youth Forum. Christian has supported and…

Nikki DeVignes is the Associate Director of the Energy and Environment Program where she leads operations, logistics, finance, and accounting as well as provides critical support for all aspects of…

Before joining the Aspen Institute, Melanie served as a freelance educational equity researcher with the Pivotal Network. She has also previously interned with the Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown Climate…

Kimbell Dobbins is a program associate on the Rising Presidents Fellowship team. She went to Furman University for undergrad. While there, she was a classics major (Latin and Greek history,…

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…

Dr. John P. Dugan (he/him/his) 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…

Rachel Edwards is the operations coordinator at the College Excellence Program. In this role, she provides project management and administrative and logistical support to streamline workflow across CEP. Prior to…

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…

Tim Hatem El-Hady is the managing director of the Middle East Leadership Initiative (MELI) at the Aspen Institute. In his current role, Tim is responsible for supporting MELI Fellows with…

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.

Sheida is working to create a better understanding of the financial challenges facing families today, and ultimately, to improve financial security and economic mobility for all.

Eddy Angélica Encinales is a Senior Program Associate at the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program. In this role, she supports the program’s emerging initiative around Latino entrepreneurs and the…

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…

Jaime S. Fall is Director of UpSkill America at the Aspen Institute.

Tom is founder and executive director of the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society Program, the mission of which is to convene leaders, facilitate dialogue, and inspire solutions that can help sports…

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…

Alastair Fitzpayne serves as a Senior Fellow and Advisor at the Aspen Institute

Ryan Fleury is the West Regional Director of the Society of Fellows (SOF) at the Aspen Institute. Ryan joined the Institute in October 2021 and is based in Los Angeles.…

Hannah Flynn is an Executive Assistant at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. In this role, she specifically supports the Founder and Executive Director. Prior to joining Ascend, Hannah served as…

Miecha Ranea Forbes serves as Vice President for People and Culture at the Aspen Institute. In this role, Forbes oversees all internal talent, human resources, and people functions, and leads…

Natalie Foster is an Aspen Institute Fellow for the Future of Work Initiative.

Marty manages the Sports & Society Program's Project Play 2024 initiative of leading organizations working collectively to increase youth sports participation.

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.…

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…

Angela Gao joined the Business & Society Program in October 2021 as a Program Coordinator. When Angela was obtaining her undergraduate degree in Business Administration at the Schulich School of…

Greg Gershuny is 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 Managing Director…

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…

Kristine Gloria joined the Aspen Institute as a Project Manager in September 2016. Most recently, Kristine served as the Director of Artificial Intelligence for the Aspen Digital program in Washington,…

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…

Garrett M. Graff, a distinguished journalist and internationally bestselling historian, has spent nearly two decades covering politics, technology, and national security—helping to explain where we’ve been and where we’re headed.…

Kate Griffin serves as Project Director for Building Inclusive Financial Systems.

Erik Gross joined the Citizenship and American Identity Program in 2020 and focuses heavily on the Better Arguments Project. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, Erik worked at the American…

Kara Gustafson is the Executive Director of the Aspen Institute’s Finance Leaders Fellowship. The Finance Leaders Fellowship is building a global community of Finance leaders who are committed to creating…

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…

Tanya Harris is the incoming Executive Director of the Aspen Health Innovators Fellowship. In this role, she will develop a growing community of energized, values-driven leaders committed to finding viable…

Pamela directs grants management and development, accounting, financial management, and human resources.

Maria Harper-Marinick served the Maricopa Community College District in Arizona for almost 30 years in a variety of leadership roles, including nearly four years as chancellor. Maria has served on…

Christian serves as Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives in the Office of the President at the Aspen Institute, a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and…

Abigale (Abbie) is the Program Associate of the Religion & Society Program at the Aspen Institute. In this role, she supports the Powering Pluralism Network and the Program’s collaborative and…

Leonette Henderson (she/her/hers) serves as the Associate Director of Community Strategy for the Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship (AYLF).  In this role, she oversees the day-to-day management, strategy, and relationship building…

Seth Henderson is the Program Manager | Allstate Fellow for the Citizenship and American Identity Program. He supports the team’s Better Arguments Project. A new national civic initiative created to…

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…

Tess Henthorne is a program manager at the College Excellence Program. She leads research and workshops aimed at helping community colleges drive strong labor market outcomes for students, including projects…

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…

Norka is the Finance Director for the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE).  She joined ANDE in 2016 and overseas international chapter accounting, grants management, and program financial operations.  She…

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…

As the managing 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…

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…

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…

Emily is a Program Associate for the Aspen Institute’s Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI). Before joining the Institute, Emily was an associate with the American Association of University…

Ingrid Irigoyen serves as the Associate Director, Ocean and Climate, for the Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program (EEP). She leads EEP’s work on ocean and coastal sustainability and decarbonization…

Walter Isaacson is a distinguished fellow of the Aspen Institute, a nonpartisan educational and policy studies institute based in Washington, DC.

Lexi Ivers is the Program Associate for the Postsecondary Success for Parents (PSP) Initiative at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. Lexi is a family advocate and technology enthusiast passionate about…

Philip Javellana is the director for marketing and communications in the Aspen Institute’s Leadership Division and is responsible for telling the stories of those making an impact on the world…

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…

Chidi Jenkins is Ascend at the Aspen Institute’s Senior Officer for Leadership and Public Policy. In her role, Chidi has a priority focus on the Ascend Fellowship and supporting Ascend’s…

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,…

Tricia is Editorial Director of Public Programs, based in Aspen, Colorado.

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…

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…

Désirée P. Jones-Smith is a senior program manager with the Citizenship and American Identity Program, where she works to build “Who is Us?: A Project on American Identity”.  She brings…

Kyle Kastler is a Program Associate, where he oversees alumni engagement for participants and awardees of Stevens Initiative programs.

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…

Patricia Kelly is Senior Director of Operations & Administration with the Aspen Institute’s Aspen Digital program. Her primary responsibilities for the program include management of the program’s administration and finances,…

Lauren Kennedy is the Manger of Congressional Engagement for the Congressional Program, where she acts as a liaison between the Program and the members and staff of Capitol Hill. Previously,…

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…

Namita Khasat is a versatile, driven C-suite executive who masterfully blends sound people skills with broad business acumen to provide strategic business leadership in industries facing dynamic or volatile environments.…

Deborah Kilpatrick is the Meetings Manager with the Education & Society Program at the Aspen Institute.

Niamh King is Director of the Aspen Strategy Group and the Aspen Security Forum.

Dr. Billie Jo Kipp, is a clinical psychologist and a member of the Blackfeet Tribe. Dr. Kipp worked concurrently as a facilitator for the Department of Veterans Affairs Black Hills Healthcare System…

Amanda Kirsch is a Program and Operations Manager at the College Excellence Program. In her role, Amanda supports all of CEP’s initiatives by providing operational, administrative, and logistical support to…

Helene Kiser is the Advancement Communications Manager for the Aspen Institute, working in partnership with the Office of Institutional Advancement and the Institute’s Communications Department to develop marketing and communications…

Joyce Klein is the senior director of the Business Ownership Initiative, which works to expand the role of business ownership in generating economic opportunity.

Sara Koenig is senior manager of communications, leading efforts to provide communications and marketing support to the Institute’s 30+ programs. She has deep experience developing and executing communications strategies for…

Sohrab seeks to advance public and private solutions that promote economic justice and financial security.

Pherabe 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…

Frances Kraft is the Community Manager for Weave: The Social Fabric Project. After a career in marketing communications, Frances left the corporate world to teach fifth-grade outside Chicago while examining…

Bea Kuijpers is a Program Associate for the Energy and Environment Program. Prior to joining the Energy and Environment Program, Bea worked with the department of Marketing and Communications at…

Corby Kummer is executive director of the Food and Society policy program at the Aspen Institute, editor-in-chief of Ideas: The Magazine of the Aspen Institute, a senior editor of The…

Amy Kurz is a Director at the College Excellence Program, where she leads strategy and operations. Prior to joining CEP, Amy was the chief administrative officer at Martha’s Table, where…

Lia, originally from Los Angeles, CA, moved to Washington D.C. with the goal of aiding the world in becoming an equal and just place for all people. She studied philosophy…

David H. Langstaff is a global business and community leader with extensive experience as Chief Executive Officer and Director of advanced technology and professional services companies.

Anne Larkin is associate director of communications for the College Excellence Program, focused on amplifying promising practices and good ideas that can make impact in the field. Before joining CEP,…

Rebecca Lavinson is a senior program associate with the College Excellence Program, working primarily on the Aspen Prize and Tackling Transfer projects. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, Rebecca worked…

Tania LaViolet is a Director 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 highest graduation…

Emily Lawrence is a former Scowcroft Fellow and current Aspen Strategy Group Fellow with the Aspen Strategy Group. She joined the Aspen Strategy Group from United Way of Northeast Florida…

Jessica Leacher is a program manager with the College Excellence Program, where she supports initiatives focused on leadership development and equity in higher education. Prior to joining Aspen, Jessica worked…

Linda 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.…

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…

Becky Lewis has worked in the field of non-profit accounting for almost 30 years.  She has worked in all areas of accounting and now oversees all of the operational accounting…

Charlotte Lewis is Program Coordinator, Events & Operations for the Leadership Division. Charlotte supports the planning and execution of a variety of Division-wide events including global custom leadership seminars, the…

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…

Jael Lewis is the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for the Leadership Division at the Aspen Institute. In this role, she supports the Division’s marketing and communication team in the production…

Eric Liu is the founder of Citizen University, which works across the political spectrum to foster a culture of powerful citizenship. Liu served as a White House speechwriter and later…

Cristal Logan, vice president of Aspen Community Programs and Engagement at the Aspen Institute, is responsible for creating and overseeing year-round public programs for the Aspen community.

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,…

Marklyn is the Senior Operations Associate of the Religion & Society Program at the Aspen Institute. In this role, she works under the direction of the Associate Director to provide…

Dr. Kimberly M. Lowry is the director of leadership initiatives for our program and an alumna of our Rising Presidents Fellowship. Prior to joining CEP, Kim served as the vice…

Monica C. Lozano is President and Chief Executive Officer of College Futures Foundation, a California-based private foundation. College Futures Foundation partners with organizations and leaders across the state to catalyze…

Alexis Lyers is Digital Content Associate with experience in digital marketing and event outreach. Prior to the Aspen Institute she worked at Collaborative Communications where she developed cutting-edge social media…

Domenika Lynch is the Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program (AILAS), with the mission of empowering Latino communities and promoting long-term economic growth and resiliency. All…

Arielle Lyons serves as a Program Coordinator for the Aspen Institute Socrates Program, which provides a forum for emerging leaders from various professions to convene and explore contemporary issues through…

Shiran Mack is the finance manager at the College Education Program, where he supports financial management, grant management, and other essential operations. He also acts as a liaison between CEP…

As Senior Program Associate in the Aspen Institute Arts Program, Veronica helps develop programming that gives artists and cultural leaders the platform to speak to creative solutions and perspectives in…

Eli Malinsky joined the Business & Society program in January 2016. As Deputy Director, Eli is primarily focused on the First Movers Fellowship Program, an innovation lab for exceptional business…

Erika 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…

Former diplomat, author, and advisor on foreign policy, Anja Manuel is Co-Founder and Partner along with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley and former…

Alejandro Manzanares is a Senior Program Manager at the Aspen Institute’s Latinos & Society Program, where he manages a new initiative on supporting the recovery and growth of Latino-owned businesses.…

David L. Marcus, senior editorial manager for the College Excellence Program, has been a journalist, a teacher, and a communications consultant. David covered education and immigration as a reporter for…

Maryna is the Program Coordinator for the Executive Leadership Seminars within the Leadership Division of The Aspen Institute. In this capacity, Maryna works closely with leading businesses and high-profile organizations…

Brandi is the Operations Coordinator of the Religion & Society Program at the Aspen Institute. In this role, she works under the direction of the Senior Operations Associate to assist…

Ashon Mask is a seasoned arts administrator with a varied background including experience in events and meeting planning, theatrical productions, marketing/communications, and accounting. He is a native of Lansing, MI…

Tony oversees digital communications for the Economic Opportunities Program, including webpages, emails, social media, virtual events, and other digital content.

Stephenie Maurer serves as Vice President of Institutional Advancement at the Aspen Institute.

Robert serves as the Special Projects Assistant in the Office of the President at the Aspen Institute. In this role, he advances projects and work products for the Vice President…

Kristine McAuliff is the Senior Associate for Membership and Marketing of the Society of Fellows at the Aspen Institute. Kristine joined the Society of Fellows team as the Events and…

Jamie McAuliffe is the Director of the Global Opportunity Youth Network at the The Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions.

Jaime Miguel McCarthy is a program coordinator with the College Excellence Program. Prior to joining CEP, Jaime worked in the offices of Representative Michelle Lujan Grisham and Senator Tom Udall.…

Nancy McGaw is Senior Advisor 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…

Katherine leads research that builds the evidence base for strategies that ensure everyone in the United States has financial security and effective opportunities to pursue their goals and dreams.

Cynthia McKee serves as Executive Vice President for Institutional Advancement at the Aspen Institute. In this role, she leads fundraising and donor relations through oversight of the Office of Institutional…

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…

Sean Meade is Program Associate for the Henry Crown Fellowship. Previously, he worked at the Calloway Fine Art & Consulting where he served as Gallery Manager, organizing exhibitions, gallery events,…

Genevieve leads Aspen FSP’s Insights and Evidence team, which works to illuminate household financial challenges and identify solutions that can boost financial stability and well-being at scale.

Jonathan Melgaard is a Program Manager with the Aspen Ideas Festival and the Aspen Institute’s Public Programs, previously working with the Institute’s Society of Fellows team. Jon holds a Bachelor…

Ryan Merkley, Managing Director of Aspen Digital, first joined the Aspen Institute as Director of the Commission on Information Disorder, which released its report in November, 2021. Prior to joining…

A prolific scholar and curator, Thomas brings over fifteen years of academic and creative arts leadership to the Aspen Institute. He is currently a professor of Art History at the…

Biophysicist, Educator, and Science Advocate

Azalea 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…

Monique Miles is the Vice President of the Opportunity Youth Incentive Fund, and the Managing Director of the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions at the Aspen Institute.

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…

Cara Minardi is a senior program manager for the Aspen Challenge. Her primary responsibilities are to oversee operations and content development for the Aspen Challenge events. Before the Aspen Challenge,…

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…

Genna Moe is the Aspen Regional Director of the Society of Fellows. In this role she works to assure the exceptional performance of the Institute’s most vital constituency for unrestricted…

Stephanie Montaño is a program manager with the College Excellence Program, where she supports the New Presidents Institute and other innovative programs addressing access and equity in higher education. In…

Director of the Aspen Cybersecurity Group, an initiative of Aspen Digital, Taj recently worked as an associate at Morrison & Foerster LLP, where he advised companies on how to prepare…

Sabira Moradi is Senior Program Associate of the Aspen Global Innovators Group, supporting business development, grants management, development and implementation of operational plans. Sabira also manages Artisan Alliance’s financing program…

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…

Anne Mosle is a vice president at the Aspen Institute, founder and executive director of Ascend at the Aspen Institute, and co-chair of the Aspen Institute Forum on Women and…

Konrad Mugglestone is a Senior Manager with the College Excellence Program, focused on research and knowledge management. Previously, he was the Assistant Director of Research and Policy at the Institute…

Alise is the Senior Communications Associate of the Religion & Society Program at the Aspen Institute.  Prior to joining the Religion & Society Program, she worked in media relations and…

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.…

Yelena Nemoy is the Senior Program Manager for the Opportunity Youth Forum at the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions.

Shilpi Niyogi is Ascend at the Aspen Institute’s inaugural Senior Director of Communications. Shilpi knows the power of education to transform lives, families and communities. Her work focuses on helping…

Maria Oah serves as Community Assistant for Weave: the Social Fabric Project. Before joining Weave, Maria was part of a young adult service program, where she interned at both Interfaith…

Jasmine M. Oliver is the Operations Program Associate for Ascend at the Aspen Institute’s Operations team. In her role, Jasmine supports team operations, outreach efforts, and logistics for virtual and…

Travis Olson is a program manager 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…

Olivia O’Neil is Assistant Director, Events & Operations for the Leadership Division. Olivia oversees the planning, program development, and operations for 15+ global seminars and events each year, including the…

Yazmin Padilla is a Program Associate within the College Excellence Program, where she provides support to the American Talent Initiative (ATI). Prior to joining Aspen, she interned at the Peace…

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…

Stephen Patrick became the Executive Director of The Aspen Forum for Community Solutions at the Aspen Institute in November, 2012.

Jennifer Peacock is a graduate of Central Michigan University where she received a B.S. in Cultural and Global Studies as a Ronald E. McNair Scholar. Through this program Jennifer played…

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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…

Gene Pinkard serves as Director, Practice and Leadership. A longtime educator and leader, he leads the Aspen Education urban district networks, supporting superintendents, chief academic officers, and other leaders as…

Nikki’s Indian name is khwhele’ which means Meadow Lark. She is a member of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and is of the Red Bird Clan. She is also Kalispel, Yakama, Nisqually, Cowlitz,…

Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in project, program, and grant management in an educational setting. Prior to entering the realm of higher education policy and research, she was…

Kitty Pollack is a Program Associate with the Energy and Environment program. In this role, she works on a variety of topical areas, in particular on environment and climate issues,…

Jonathon Price is the Director for International Partners where he supports Aspen’s growing global network of twelve international partners—8 in Europe, India, Mexico, Japan, and New Zealand.  He also manages…

Judy serves as director of the Aspen Wye Fellows program.

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…

Cynthia Querio oversees the logistics of Socrates seminars, scholarships, and programming. Previously, she was Program Associate at the Getty Foundation. At the Foundation she assisted with art history and conservation…

Andrew 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…

Alison Quint is a senior program manager with the College Excellence Program, leading the development of a new Aspen Presidential Fellowship for recently appointed community college presidents. Prior to joining CEP,…

Adam Rabinowitz is communications manager at the College Excellence Program, focused on showcasing and amplifying the American Talent Initiative (ATI)’s work to increase graduation rates nationwide for low-income students. Prior…

Working with public & private sector leaders to build financial security for all.

Allison K. Ralph, Ph.D., is the Associate Director of the Religion & Society Program at the Aspen Institute. Allison works at the intersection of religion and society in an effort…

Dhanya (she/her) is the Program Associate for the Aspen Global Innovators Group. At the Aspen Institute, Dhanya supports the Aspen Global Innovators Group’s portfolio of programs tackling overlooked challenges in…

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,…

John 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…

Frederick J. Riley is the Executive Director of Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute.  He previously served as the Chief Advancement Officer for the YMCA of Greater…

Mary 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-Davie Community…

Lexi Robinson is the Program Associate for Ascend with the Aspen Institute’s Family Prosperity initiative. In her role, she supports the design, planning, and execution of Ascend’s Family Prosperity Innovation…

Lenore Rodicio is a nationally recognized leader in higher education. A native of Miami, Florida, Lenore is an educational strategist who, in addition to her role as a senior fellow…

Emily Rom serves as Stewardship Manager and Assistant Corporate Secretary with the Office of Institutional Advancement. She manages over 65 custom annual donor and endowment reports for major donors and…

Dave Rosenzweig is the Senior Associate, Marketing & Communications for the Leadership Division at the Aspen Institute. In this role, he helps build, position, and expand the brand by driving…

Carrie Rowell is the conference director for the Congressional Program, managing conference logistics and office administration. Previously she was the conference coordinator of a University of Maryland journalism foundation, press…

Emily Rubenstein is a senior program manager for the Food & Society Program, where she leads the program’s Food Leaders Fellowship. She came to Food & Society from the Institute’s…

Sheridan is the Development Associate of the Religion & Society Program at the Aspen Institute. Sheridan joined the Aspen Institute in June 2021 as the Communications & Development Associate. Prior…

Warwick Sabin is the Executive Director of Strategic Engagement at the Aspen Institute. He served three terms in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2013-19, and in 2014, he was…

Kristina leads the editorial strategy and content creation team at the Institute. She oversees blog, email, and social media development as well as digital collateral and marketing for the advancement…

Judy Samuelson is founder and executive director of the Aspen Institute Business and Society Program and author of Six New Rules of Business: Creating Real Value in a Changing World…

Vivian Schiller joined the Aspen Institute in January 2020 as Executive Director of Aspen Digital, which empowers policymakers, civic organizations, companies, and the public to be responsible stewards of technology…

Cinthia Schuman is Deputy Director for Philanthropy Programs for The Aspen Institute’s Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation.

Jillian Scott joined the Aspen Institute in October 2013 as a member of the Aspen Community Programs’ team (ACP).

Beth currently serves as Program Manager for Aspen Digital, which empowers policy-makers, civic organizations, companies, and the public to be responsible stewards of technology and media. Previously she served as…

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…

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…

Andie 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…

Tim is the Associate Director of Policy for the Aspen Financial Security Program.

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Henry 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,…

Christine Shiau is Director of the Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute. She drives vision and performance, leading strategy and program development, cultivating international and philanthropic partnerships, and ensuring effective…

Dianna Shypailo is the Special Events Associate for the Office of Institutional Advancement at the Aspen Institute. In this role, Dianna supports the management and fundraising for special events in…

Ashley Sillaro is the Program Associate for the Aspen Finance Leaders Fellowship (FLF). She plans and coordinates seminars and special events, including the coordination of Spotlight Finance, FLF’s bi-annual collective…

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…

Sarah serves as the Director of Office Administration and Conference Services at the Aspen Institute. Sarah oversees operations at the Institute’s Washington DC headquarters and New York locations totaling over…

Simran Jeet Singh, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of the Religion & Society Program at the Aspen Institute and author of The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your…

Maitreyi (“Mai”) Sistla is the Deputy Director of the Aspen Tech Policy Hub. In her role, she is responsible for day-to-day management of the Hub’s programming. Mai has experience in a…

Michael joined Aspen’s Weave Project in 2019. His experience spans fundraising, product innovation, digital platform creation, board expansion and management, strategic planning, industry thought leadership, financial oversight and culture change.…

Ahnna Smith is the Executive Director for the DC Workforce Investment Council (WIC), the District of Columbia’s local and state workforce development board. Prior to joining the WIC, she served…

Emily 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…

Joanna is Managing Director of the Aspen Institute’s Financial Security Program, overseeing the initiative’s strategy and work

Maeve Sneddon is a Program Assistant with the Aspen Tech Policy Hub. She is a recent graduate of UC Berkeley where she majored in Global Studies and minored in Spanish Linguistics.…

Jon Solomon is editorial director of the Sports & Society Program. He oversees communications platforms, develops content, and manages select projects within Project Play.

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…

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…

Kara Stein is Director of Public Programs at The Aspen Institute based in Washington, D.C. She is responsible for content development and execution of a variety of public facing programs…

Richard Stettner, Vice President of Aspen Campus Facilities and Operations, is responsible for oversight of Salamander Hotels and Resorts’ management of the Institute’s Aspen Meadows campus and works to ensure its high-quality operations.…

Chloé 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…

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…

Caroline 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…

Diara J. Townes is a Program Manager for Aspen Digital, supporting its Commission on Information Disorder and a variety of new and ongoing initiatives in Washington, DC. She graduated with…

Sariah Toze is the program associate 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…

Raven Tucker (she/her) is the Project Coordinator for the Health, Medicine & Society Program at the Aspen Institute. A native of South Carolina, she is a proud graduate of Wofford…

Esther Turner is the Director of Impact & Engagement for the Henry Crown Fellowship. In this role, she leads the Fellowship’s alumni engagement by creating, launching, and delivering initiatives and…

Hershawna Frison serves as Program Associate for Weave: The Social Fabric Project. She brings technical expertise as an equity researcher, educator, storyteller, and most importantly, an advocate. Hershawna is an…

Olivia Tuttle is the Special Projects Program Associate for Ascend at the Aspen Institute. In her role, she provides research, administrative, programmatic, and outreach support, as well as logistical support…

Emy manages and supports the Financial Security Program's public and private events.

Richenda is the Executive Director of the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE). She previously served as Managing Director for Empowering Clean Economies at the Rocky Mountain Institute, and previously…

Dar Vanderbeck is Vice President of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. In this role, she is focused on strengthening a growing international community of people and partners committed to lifelong,…

Keosha Varela is director of strategic and enterprise communications and marketing, focused on leading communications efforts to raise the visibility of the institute as a whole. She was previously managing…

Christine J. Vincent is Project Director for the Artist-Endowed Foundations Initiative within the Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation.

Elizabeth is the Director of Communications at the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program, where she obsesses over the country’s most critical financial security challenges—and how they affect our families, our…

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.…

Jane Wales is Vice President, Philanthropy and Society of the Aspen Institute and Executive Director of its Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation.

Sophia Wallace is the Intern for the International Partners Program where she assists the Director in growing Aspen’s global network of twelve international partners and assists with the Aspen Ministers…

Morgan 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.

Pat Walton is Program Coordinator and has been with the Congressional Program since 1994. She previously worked for former Representative Norman Dicks, D-WA, and the Motion Picture Association of America,…

Katya Wanzer is the Senior Program Associate for the Health, Medicine and Society Program at the Aspen Institute.

Hannah currently works as a Program Associate for the Executive Leadership Seminars Program. She came to the Aspen Institute from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s Office, where she worked as…

Marcus Ware is a program manager with the College Excellence Program, where he primarily supports the American Talent Initiative (ATI), leading a national network of four-year college presidents around equity…

Raquan is the Senior Program Coordinator for the Aspen Financial Security Program's Policy and Market Solutions team.

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…

Rachel Wheeler joined the Business & Society Program in March 2019. As Events & Communications Coordinator, she supports the planning and production of all the Program’s events—both in-person seminars within…

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…

Leanne Wieland is a program manager at the College Excellence Program and leads curriculum development for state-based delivery of curricular modules and other initiatives that prepare leaders for transformational reform…

Ross 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…

As the Director of Aspen Campus Facilities and Operations, Carrie will be the liaison between the Aspen Meadows and the Institute.  She will assist in the oversight of various capital projects, campus improvements and…

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…

Dr. Douglas E. Wood is Director of the Aspen Institute’s Criminal Justice Reform Initiative. From 2011-2018, he was a program officer at the Ford Foundation on the Youth Opportunity and…

Rebecca Wrenn is the executive assistant on the College Excellence Program’s bachelor’s attainment team. Rebecca provides administrative support to Tania LaViolet, the team’s director, and supports the broader team with scheduling,…

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…

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…

Lori Younissess joined Aspen Digital in January 2022 as a Program Assistant. She is a recent graduate of American University, where she double majored in international studies and legal studies.…

Stephanie Zepeda is the Senior Finance Associate with the Education and Society program at the Aspen Institute.  She specializes in creating expense reports, developing budgets, and preparing financial reports to…

Roberta 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…

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…

Stacy serves as Program Manager, Sourcing & Fellow Selection with the Henry Crown Fellowship at the Aspen Institute. In her role, she works with candidates, nominators, and nomination supporters from…

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