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Daniel R. PorterfieldPresident and CEOAspen Institute ...Since 2018, Daniel R. Porterfield, Ph.D. has served as President and CEO of the Aspen Institute—a global nonprofit organization founded in 1949 to ignite human potential to build understanding and…View Profile -
Bakhtawer AbbasiProgram Manager, CommunicationsForum for Community Solutions ...Bakhtawer Abbasi is Program Manager, Communications at the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions. She provides programmatic and communications support for our programs and is committed to activities that build…View Profile -
Lindsay AbellAdministrative AssistantAscend at the Aspen Institute ...Lindsay Abell is as an Administrative Assistant, specifically supporting Ascend’s Directors. She joined the Ascend team with 20 years of support experience in the advocacy/non-profit world, including 18 years with…View Profile -
Maria Laura AcebalExecutive Vice President, Strategy, and Corporate SecretaryAspen Institute ...Maria Laura Acebal serves as the Aspen Institute’s Executive Vice President for Strategy and Corporate Secretary. She is responsible for guiding Institute-wide strategic planning; helping to lead development of specific…View Profile -
Lola AdedokunExecutive DirectorAspen Global Innovators Group ...Read a statement from Aspen Institue on Lola Adedokun’s legacy here. Lola Adedokun is the Executive Director of the Aspen Global Innovators Group at the Aspen Institute and co-Chair of…View Profile -
Christy AhnProgram AssociateExecutive Leadership Seminars ...Christy is a Program Associate for the Executive Leadership Seminars department at the Aspen Institute. In her work, she cultivates and fosters client-relationships across a various portfolio of organizations and…View Profile -
Bunmi AkinnusotuDirector, City InnovationPublic Programs ...As Director, Bunmi oversees Bloomberg CityLab and leads efforts to engage city leaders from around the world. Her expertise lies at the intersection of international relations and organization management, where…View Profile -
Jamiel L. AlexanderProgram Manager, Opportunity Youth ForumForum for Community Solutions ...Jamiel L. Alexander is the Program Manager for Aspen Institute’s Forum for Community Solutions.View Profile -
Rachel AlexanderAssistant Director of Leadership Innovation and ImpactAscend at the Aspen Institute ...As the Assistant Director of Leadership Innovation and Impact, Rachel helps measure and amplify the impact of the Ascend Fellows, synthesizing and sharing learnings from their work and supporting Fellows’…View Profile -
Adilio AlfaroAssociate for Operations and Strategic InitiativesOffice of the President ...Adilio serves as Program Associate for Operations and Strategic Initiatives in the Office of the President at the Aspen Institute, a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human…View Profile -
Alex AnackiResearch AssociateCollege Excellence Program ...Alex Anacki is a research associate with the College Excellence Program, where he provides support to the Bachelor’s Attainment Team. Prior to joining CEP, Alex worked at research-based and advocacy…View Profile -
Karen Biddle AndresDirector, Inclusive Saving and InvestingFinancial Security Program ...Karen is the Director of Inclusive Saving and Investing.View Profile -
Andrew AxelrodExecutive Vice President, Finance and Enterprise Business DevelopmentAspen Institute ...Andrew Axelrod serves as Executive Vice President for Finance and Enterprise Business Development at the Aspen Institute. In this role, he oversees all aspects of the Institute’s financial management and…View Profile -
Lissa BallingerExecutive DirectorResnick Center for Herbert Bay ...Lissa Ballinger is the Executive Director of the Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies. Lissa is dedicated to the Center’s educational and curatorial mission to the public, both in the…View Profile -
Olajumoke BanjoDirectorAlliance for Social Trust ...Olajumoke “Jummy” Banjo is the Director of the Alliance for Social Trust at the Aspen Institute, where she leads efforts to unite diverse sectors in strengthening trust through communities of…View Profile -
Ben BarrettSenior Program ManagerCollege Excellence Program ...Ben Barrett is a senior 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…View Profile -
Zaki BarzinjiSenior DirectorAspen Digital ...Zaki Barzinji is a Senior 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…View Profile -
Danielle BaussanVice President for Policy Programs and the Director of the Aspen Institute Arts ProgramAspen Institute ...Danielle Baussan is the Vice President for Policy Programs and the Director of the Aspen Institute Arts Program. In her role as Vice President, Danielle ensures the financial stability of…View Profile -
Desirée BeebeDirector of Special Events and ProgrammingOffice of Institutional Advanc ...Desirée Beebe joined the Institute in 2017 and currently serves as the Director of Special Events and Programming. As a member of the senior Institutional Advancement team, she contributes to…View Profile -
Roberta BellExecutive Assistant to Elliot Gerson, EVPAspen Institute ...Roberta Bell joined the Aspen Institute in July 2017 as an executive assistant with the ANDE program. Since March 2020, she has worked as executive assistant to Elliot Gerson, Executive Vice President…View Profile -
Millicent BenderDirector, CurriculumCollege Excellence Program ...Millicent Bender is a director at the College Excellence Program, where she oversees the development of curricula for leadership programs, including the Aspen Presidential Fellowships. Millicent manages partnerships for the…View Profile -
Kathryn BenzSenior Policy Manager, Ocean & ClimateEnergy and Environment Program ...Kathryn Benz is the Senior Policy Manager for the Aspen Institute Shipping Decarbonization Initiative where she works with policy makers, businesses, non-profit partners, and external experts to build coalitions and…View Profile -
Suzanne BergerExecutive Vice President, Institutional AdvancementAspen Institute ...Suzanne Berger, a recognized leader in strategy development and philanthropic giving, serves as Executive Vice President for Institutional Advancement at the Aspen Institute. She previously served as Vice President for…View Profile -
Ben BerlinerSenior Associate, Media RelationsCommunications and Marketing ...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…View Profile -
Jaime BettcherAssistant DirectorBusiness and Society Program ...Jaime Bettcher is an Assistant Director with the Aspen Institute Business & Society Program. Jaime currently leads the Economic Mobility Fellowship for business leaders working to expand economic opportunity in…View Profile -
Leah BitounisDeputy DirectorAspen Strategy Group and Aspen ...Leah Bitounis serves as Deputy Director of the Aspen Strategy Group and its Aspen Security Forum. The Aspen Strategy Group (ASG), is a policy program of the Aspen Institute that promotes resolutely nonpartisan…View Profile -
Rachel BlackPolicy AdvisorFinancial Security Program ...Rachel is responsible for internal and external advising in areas related to the U.S. benefits system.View Profile -
Shanthi BollaSenior Program ManagerAspen Digital ...Shanthi originally joined Aspen Digital as a Program Manager in fall of 2022. As Senior Program Manager, she works on special projects across the teams with a focus on empowered…View Profile -
Sasha BorowskyDirector of Strategic Partnerships and EngagementLeadership Division ...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…View Profile -
Rachel BotosProgram ManagerBusiness and Society Program ...Rachel Botos joined the Business & Society Program in February 2018. As Program Manager, she supports the Program's work to cultivate leaders, including the First Movers Fellowship Program and Aspen…View Profile -
Marlowe BoukisBusiness Development DirectorExecutive Leadership Seminars ...Marlowe Boukis is the Business Development Director for Seminars at the Aspen Institute. She works closely with organizations and individuals seeking to transform their leadership. This can range from sending…View Profile -
Tyler BowdersSenior Program AssociateCommunity Strategies Group ...Tyler Bowders is a Senior Program Associate at the Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group.View Profile -
Mikaela BozzaOperations CoordinatorEducation and Society Program ...Mikaela Bozza is our Operations Coordinator. Prior to joining Aspen, Mikaela taught elementary school for KIPP DC and Uncommon Schools. She began her career as an AmeriCorps member in Rochester,…View Profile -
Madeline BraggProgram AssociateCommunications and Marketing & ...Madeline Bragg is a Design Associate for Aspen Institute Creative Services, the Institute’s internal creative agency providing marketing and communications support in-house for programs. She is passionate about using design…View Profile -
Todd BreyfogleSenior Advisor for Humanistic Studies and PracticesAspen Institute ...Todd Breyfogle is Senior Advisor for Humanistic Studies and Practices at the Aspen Institute. In this role, he leads efforts to chronicle and articulate the Institute’s rich tradition of humanistic…View Profile -
Neil BrittoAssociate Director, PSI and Project Lead, TIP@PSIProgram on Philanthropy and So ...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…View Profile -
Adrienne BrodeurExecutive DirectorAspen Words ...Adrienne Brodeur has been the Executive Director of Aspen Words since 2016, overseeing the budget, team, and strategic planning efforts for the Aspen Institute’s literary arts program. She is also…View Profile -
Steven BrownDirector of Insights and EvidenceSteven Brown is the Director of Insights and Evidence at the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program.View Profile -
Tawanna BrownSenior Manager of Knowledge and LearningAspen Young Leaders Fellowship ...Tawanna Brown is the Senior Manager of Knowledge and Learning for the Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship (AYLF). At AYLF, Tawanna supports alumni engagement, knowledge management and curriculum development and delivery.…View Profile -
Zoë BrownSenior Program ManagerAspen Community Programs ...Zoë Brown is the senior program manager for Aspen Community Programs at the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Stephanie Brueck-CassoliSenior Program ManagerStephanie Brueck-Cassoli is the senior program manager for Ascend at the Aspen Institute, where she focuses on advancing two-generation (2Gen) approaches nationwide through management of the growing Ascend Network. Prior…View Profile -
Kayleigh Bryant-GreenwellSenior Program ManagerKayleigh Bryant-Greenwell is a native of Washington, DC with over 14 years of experience in museums, higher ed, and nonprofit arts spaces, where she has utilized social justice practices to enhance…View Profile -
Joan BurchFinance and Grants ManagerEnergy and Environment Program ...In this role, Joan will be responsible for providing financial management which includes monitoring and tracking program expenses as well as developing and administering updated financial management processes based on…View Profile -
Grace BurgaCoordinator for the AYLF Fellow ExperienceAspen Young Leaders Fellowship ...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…View Profile -
Liz BuschAspen AssociateSociety of Fellows ...Liz Busch is the Aspen Associate for the Aspen Society. Before joining the Institute, Liz was at the Aspen Youth Center, where she was the Marketing and Development Coordinator and supported…View Profile -
Erin CahillDirector of CommunicationsErin Cahill is Director of Communications for the Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group.View Profile -
Katie CarlsenProgram ManagerAspen 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 manager, she is primarily responsible for Sharing Shakespeare,…View Profile -
Gabriela CarmoProgram Associate, Global Opportunity Youth NetworkForum for Community Solutions ...Gabriela Carmo is the Program Associate for the Global Opportunity Youth Network at the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions, where she provides programmatic support and coordination to global partnership…View Profile -
Cordell Carter, IIExecutive Director and Founding DirectorProject on Belonging ...Cordell brings more than 20 years to his pursuit of a society and organizational cultures where everyone belongs and has equitable opportunities to thrive. He is currently executive director of the…View Profile -
Katie CassettaAssociate DirectorPublic Programs ...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…View Profile -
B CavelloDirector, Emerging TechnologiesAspen Digital ...B is a technology and facilitation expert who is passionate about creating social change by empowering everyone to participate in technological and social governance. B is the Director of Emerging…View Profile -
Chelsi ChangSenior Practice AssociateEducation and Society Program ...Chelsi Chang is the Practice Associate for the Education and Society Program at Aspen Institute. Prior to joining Aspen, Chelsi worked with a South-Florida based organization that aimed to improve…View Profile -
Pascale CharlotManaging DirectorCollege Excellence Program ...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…View Profile -
LaKisha ChenaultOperations AssociateCollege Excellence Program ...LaKisha “LC” Chenault is an operations associate at the College Excellence Program. In her role, she provides operational and administrative support including expense processing, meeting planning and logistics, and onboarding…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 ...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.…View Profile -
Danielle ChristensonProgram AssociateAscend at the Aspen Institute ...Danielle Christenson is the Program Associate for the Postsecondary Success for Parents (PSP) Initiative at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. In her role, Danielle ensures the successful development and implementation…View Profile -
Carter ClabaughEditorial Production Associate, Office of Curriculum and ModeratorsLeadership Division ...Carter (she/her) serves as the Editorial Production Associate for the Office of Curriculum and Moderators, producing readings and securing rights for Aspen Global Leadership Network seminars. Beyond her work with…View Profile -
Jordan ColvinProgram AssociateJordan Colvin is the program associate for 2Gen Practice at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. At Ascend, he supports the engagement of Ascend’s national network and the capture of 2Gen…View Profile -
Maureen ConwayVice President; Executive DirectorEconomic Opportunities 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…View Profile -
Betsy CooperDirector, Aspen Policy AcademyAspen Digital ...The Aspen Policy Academy 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 -
Nicole CoreaSenior Program ManagerNicole Corea is a senior program manager for the Food & Society team, co-leading the execution and management of the Food is Medicine and Open Access initiatives. She is involved…View Profile -
Lorén CoxPolicy DirectorEducation and Society Program ...Lorén Cox is the Policy Director for Aspen's Education & Society Program. She also currently serves as the Practitioner in Residence at the Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law…View Profile -
Leigh CookseySenior Program ManagerCollege Excellence Program ...Leigh Cooksey is a Senior Program Manager at the College Excellence Program where she focuses on developing curriculum for leadership initiatives, including the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship and Aspen New…View Profile -
Beth CrableFinance and Operations ManagerAspen Institute Latinos and So ...Beth Crable is the Finance and Operations Manager for the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program. In this role, Beth works across all programs and departments throughout Aspen to ensure…View Profile -
Brendan CreamerCommunications OfficerAscend at the Aspen Institute ...As a communications officer for Ascend at the Aspen Institute, Brendan advances Ascend’s use of strategic communications through partnership development, digital and social media tools, as well as media relations…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 DavidsonDirector of Research & ImpactAspen Network of Development E ...Abigayle joined ANDE in 2016 to manage the Global Accelerator Learning Initiative (GALI), the leading source of research on business acceleration in developing economies. Abby now leads ANDE’s research and…View Profile -
Maura DaleyAssistant Director, Partnerships and CommunicationsMaura Daley has built her career around social impact, focusing on global development. As a strategic engagement leader, Maura specializes in building and stewarding strategic partnerships, developing cause-related engagement strategies,…View Profile -
Devin DeatonAction Learning ManagerCommunity Strategies Group ...Devin Deaton is the Action Learning Manager with the Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group and Co-Chair of the Aspen Institute Green Team.View Profile -
Abigail DeckerAssociate, CurriculumAbigail Decker is an associate with the College Excellence Program, where she assists the Curriculum team in developing curricular modules and initiatives to support transformational college programming and leadership. Prior…View Profile -
Alex de L’ArbreAssociate Director of the Aspen Ideas FestivalPublic Programs ...Alex is Associate Director of the Aspen Ideas Festival, based in Aspen, Colorado.View Profile -
Charles W. DentExecutive Director and Vice PresidentCongressional Program ...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…View Profile -
Tyler DentonDeputy DirectorCongressional Program ...Tyler Denton is the Deputy Director of the Aspen Institute, Congressional Program. With more than twenty years of experience working in Africa and around the world, Tyler has built a…View Profile -
Carner DerronAssociate Director, Brand Strategy & MarketingAspen Digital ...As the brand strategy and marketing lead, Carner Derron elevates Aspen Digital's reputation where tech and information challenges meet democracy and diverse communities. Serving the program's mission to make our…View Profile -
Christian DeversProgram ManagerAspen Conference Services ...Christian Devers is a Program Manager with the Aspen Conference Services team, and she also serves as the Director of the Resnick Aspen Action Youth Forum. Christian has supported and…View Profile -
Nikki DeVignesDirector, Operations & Future Climate Leaders InitiativeEnergy and Environment Program ...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…View Profile -
Amira DhallaDirector, Cyber Civil DefenseAmira Dhalla is the Director of Cyber Civil Defense at Aspen Digital leading a national public service cybersecurity campaign encouraging consumers to take more action to protect their security online.…View Profile -
Kimbell DobbinsSenior Program AssociateCollege Excellence Program ...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,…View Profile -
Jennifer DonnellyProgram AssociateExecutive Leadership Seminars ...Jennifer is currently the Program Associate with the Executive Leadership Seminars Program, focusing on alumni relations, recruiting, and logistical coordination. Before Aspen, Jennifer was a mobilization and campaign management consultant…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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Yasmine ElkharssaAssociateYasmine Elkharssa is a Program Associate at the Aspen Institute's Center for Rising Generations and a federally recognized Truman Scholar (MI-23), which serves as a testament to her leadership and…View Profile -
Sheida Isabel ElmiAssociate DirectorFinancial Security Program ...Sheida works to illuminate the financial challenges facing families today, and ultimately, to improve financial security and economic mobility for all.View Profile -
Emily EngelProgram Coordinator, Ocean & ClimateEnergy and Environment Program ...Emily Engel is Program Coordinator for the Energy & Environment Program (EEP)’s Shipping Decarbonization Initiative. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, Emily interned with the U.S. House of Representatives Select…View Profile -
Clare Bresnahan EnglishSenior Director, Women in the Workplace Innovation ChallengeClare Bresnahan English is the Senior Director, Women in the Workplace Innovation Challenge. In this role, she advances innovative, high impact, actionable solutions that lower barriers for women in the workplace,…View Profile -
Zach EpsteinAssociateZach Epstein is an Associate in the Center for Rising Generations (CRG) leading the center’s research agenda on youth and young adults. He works to build a network of researchers…View Profile -
Chris EstesCo-Executive DirectorChris Estes is Co-Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Community Strategies GroupView Profile -
Hilton EtienneAssociateEducation and Society Program ...Hilton Etienne is a Research and Policy Associate with the Education & Society Program at the Aspen Institute. In this role, Hilton provides research assistance and administrative support to the…View Profile -
Alexis EttingerChief of Staff and Managing DirectorLeadership Division ...Alexis Ettinger serves as Chief of Staff and Managing Director of the Leadership Division at the Aspen Institute, advancing the work of values-based leadership globally. She is a passionate and…View Profile -
Jason EwasInitiative Lead, Early Wealth Building and Emergency SavingsFinancial Security Program ...Jason Ewas is the Early Wealth Building and Emergency Savings Initiative Lead for the Inclusive Saving and Investing Portfolio.View Profile -
Michelle FaggertSenior Program Associate, This is Planet EdEnergy and Environment Program ...Michelle Faggert joins the Aspen Institute as a Program Associate for K12 Climate Action. Prior to this role she served as an education policy and programs coordinator for the Center for Civics, Education,…View Profile -
Tanzania FairSr. Associate for Community Engagement and RecruitingAspen Young Leaders Fellowship ...Tanzania Fair is from Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. She has an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. She…View Profile -
Tom FarreyExecutive DirectorSports & Society Program ...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…View Profile -
Austin T. FarrowAdministrative & Executive AssociateLeadership Division ...Austin Farrow is the Administrative and Executive Associate for the Leadership Division at the Aspen Institute. Hailing from Shreveport, Louisiana, Austin is a nonprofit administrator with an innate passion for…View Profile -
Kristyn FeldmanDirectorWeave: The Social Fabric Proje ...Kristyn Feldman serves as the Director of Weave: The Social Fabric Project, where she oversees Weave’s program design and implementation including local partnership initiatives and the Weaver Awards program. Prior…View Profile
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Tracee FisherExecutive AssistantForum for Community Solutions ...Tracee Fisher is an Executive Assistant at the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, Tracee worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) in Learning and Development…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 FitzpayneSenior Fellow & AdvisorAspen Institute ...Alastair Fitzpayne serves as a Senior Fellow and Advisor at the Aspen InstituteView Profile -
Adam FlangoCommunications OfficerAscend at the Aspen Institute ...Adam Flango is the communications officer for Ascend at the Aspen Institute, where he focuses on elevating the Ascend Fellowship and the work of its changemaking fellows. Throughout his career,…View Profile -
Andy FloresAssociateAndy Flores is an Associate at the Aspen Institute’s Center for Rising Generations (CRG). Previously, he was a Voter Protection Associate on the North Carolina Democratic Coordinated Campaign, where he…View Profile -
Hannah FlynnExecutive AssistantAscend ...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…View Profile -
Miecha Ranea ForbesVice President, People and CultureAspen Institute ...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…View Profile -
Natalie FosterSenior Fellow, Future of Work InitiativeEconomic Opportunities Program ...Natalie Foster is a senior fellow for the Institute’s Future of Work Initiative.View Profile -
Clarke FoxProgram AssociateFinance Leaders Fellowship ...Clarke Fox serves as the Program Associate for the Finance Leaders Fellowship. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, Clarke worked as a campaign field organizer during the 2020 election cycle,…View Profile -
Marty FoxProgram ManagerSports & Society Program ...As part of the Sports & Society Program’s Project Play initiative, Marty facilitates the 63X30 roundtable of leading organizations working collectively to increase youth sports participation.View Profile -
Laura FranziniStrategy and Operations Manager, Aspen Policy AcademyLaura Franzini is the Strategy and Operations Manager of the Aspen Policy Academy. Previously, she worked on the copy desks of the Boston Globe and the Los Angeles Times, was…View Profile -
Derrick FrazierAssociate DirectorDerrick Frazier is an associate director at the College Excellence Program, supporting the American Talent Initiative and Unlocking Opportunity. Earlier in his career, Derrick served a variety of organizations that are committed…View Profile -
Benjamin FresquezAssistant DirectorCollege Excellence Program ...Ben Fresquez is an Assistant Director with the College Excellence Program. He supports the American Talent Initiative, the Transfer Scholars Network, and other innovative programs addressing higher education quality, equity, and efficiency.…View Profile -
Konstanze FrischenManaging DirectorAspen Digital ...Konstanze Frischen joined Aspen Digital in August 2023 as Managing Director. Previously, she was a Leadership Group Member at Ashoka, a global organization that invests in transformative ideas for social…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 -
Kateri Gajadhar-SmithProgram Manager, Aspen Policy AcademyAspen Digital ...Kateri is the Program Manager for the Aspen Policy Academy. She has a background in education and has worked extensively on creating and implementing out-of-the-box solutions for equity in elementary…View Profile -
Angela GaoProgram CoordinatorBusiness and Society Program ...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…View Profile -
Rasika GastiDigital Content CoordinatorAspen Institute ...Rasika Gasti serves as Digital Content Coordinator for the Aspen Institute, curating and producing graphical and video content for the institute's digital and social media channels. Previously, as a Marketing…View Profile -
Greg GershunyVice President and Executive DirectorEnergy and Environment Program ...Greg Gershuny is the Vice President and Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program (EEP) and Co-Director of Aspen Ideas: Climate, a public forum focused on climate…View Profile -
Elliot GersonExecutive Vice President, Policy Programs and International PartnersAspen Institute ...Elliot Gerson is the Executive Vice President at The Aspen Institute responsible for its Policy Programs and its International Partners. The Institute’s Policy Programs, approximately 30, account for the majority of…View Profile -
Kristine GloriaFormer Director, Artificial IntelligenceAspen Digital ...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,…View Profile -
Haley GloverSenior Director, UpSkill AmericaEconomic Opportunities Program ...Haley Glover is the senior director of UpSkill America, an initiative of the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program.View Profile -
Kathleen GodfreyDirectorJustice, Society, and Democrat ...Kathleen “Kat” Godfrey is the Director of the Aspen Institute’s Justice, Society, and Democratic Institutions Initiative where she develops multi-sectoral spaces for collective wisdom and action to emerge in support…View Profile -
Tracy L. Canard GoodluckExecutive DirectorCenter for Native American You ...Tracy L. Canard Goodluck comes to the Institute with an extraordinary record of leadership in Indian Country, and a strong vision for expansive and impactful contributions to Native youth. Most…View Profile -
Taylor GoelzSenior Program Manager, Ocean & ClimateEnergy and Environment Program ...Taylor Goelz, MS/MPP, serves as a Senior Program Manager, Ocean & Climate for the Aspen Institute Energy & Environment Program (EEP). Goelz leads the day-to-day management of the Zero Emission…View Profile -
Sam GoldmanDirector of Development and PartnershipsSam Goldman has spent nearly 20 years working on the intersection of fund development and social change. He currently holds the esteemed position of Director of Development and Partnerships for…View Profile -
Dr. Hannah GourgeySenior Fellow, Opportunity Youth ForumForum for Community Solutions ...Dr. Hannah Gourgey is a Senior Fellow at the Aspen Institute’s Opportunity Youth Forum. Hannah has over 20-years’ experience in Texas Education and Workforce development focused on systems change through…View Profile -
Garrett GraffDirector, Cyber InitiativesAspen Digital ...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.…View Profile -
Kate GreenProgram Assistant, Aspen Policy AcademyKate Green is the Program Assistant at the Aspen Policy Academy. She has a background in journalism, nonprofit operations, and science curriculum development. She graduated from the University of California,…View Profile -
Kate GriffinDirector, Inclusive Financial SystemFinancial Security Program ...Kate Griffin focuses on systems-level infrastructure that will result in financial security for all people in America.View Profile -
Sarah HaightDirector, 2Gen PracticeAscend ...Sarah Haight is Ascend at the Aspen Institute’s director of 2Gen practice. Sarah works with a national network of more than 500 leaders and organizations who are exploring, incubating, or…View Profile -
Katrina HallProgram ManagerCitizenship and American Ident ...Katrina Hall joined the Aspen Institute Citizenship and American Identity Program in August 2022 as a Program Manager. In this role, Katrina creates and facilitates learning content and experiences for…View Profile -
Tanya HarrisExecutive DirectorHealth Innovators Fellowship ...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…View Profile -
Mickeeya HarrisonSenior Fellows Project CoordinatorAspen Young Leaders Fellowship ...Mickeeya (Mickee) was born and raised on Chicago’s North Side but has lived and worked in Knoxville, TN for the past 20 years. Mickee is a masters level social worker…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 -
Maria Harper-MarinickSenior FellowCollege Excellence Program ...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…View Profile -
Kate HamiltonSenior Program ManagerKate Hamilton is a Senior Program Manager at the College Excellence Program, where she supports cross-institutional partnerships designed to improve transfer student success. Via programs such as the Aspen-AASCU Transfer…View Profile -
Kris HarrisOperations ManagerAspen Digital ...Kris is the Operations Manager for Aspen Digital. In this role, Kris works to implement, run, and maintain structures and processes to support the Aspen Digital team. Kris has had…View Profile -
Jennifer HarthanManager of Congressional EngagementCongressional Program ...Jennifer Harthan is the Manager of Congressional Engagement for the Aspen Institute Congressional Program, conducting outreach to Members of Congress and organizing and managing the breakfast series and senior staff lunch…View Profile -
Ava HartmannProgram ManagerPublic Programs ...Ava is a Program Manager with Public Programs, based in Aspen, Colorado.View Profile -
Christian HartranftChief of StaffAspen Institute ...Christian serves as Chief of Staff at the Aspen Institute. In this role, he provides operational and strategic support to the President and CEO; facilitates the work of the Institute’s…View Profile -
Nora HeffernanDigital Communications AssociateNora Heffernan is the digital communications associate with the Economic Opportunities Program.View Profile -
Seth HendersonSenior Project Manager, EnterpriseCommunications & Marketing Dep ...Seth is a senior project manager and leader within the Aspen Institute with diverse experience in political organizing, non-profit management, economic and youth development, and entrepreneurship. He worked closely with…View Profile -
Kalissa HendricksonManaging DirectorExecutive Leadership Seminars ...Kalissa Hendrickson serves as Managing Director of Executive Leadership Seminars at the Aspen Institute, a nonpartisan organization that drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action. She regularly works with CEOs,…View Profile -
Tess HenthorneAssistant DirectorCollege Excellence Program ...Tess Henthorne is an Assistant Director at the College Excellence Program. She leads research and workshops aimed at helping community colleges drive strong labor market outcomes for students, including projects…View Profile -
Shreya Singh HernándezSenior Manager, Empowered CommunitiesAspen Digital ...Shreya Singh Hernández (she, her) is a data-driven social impact strategist with a transdisciplinary career in responsible technology and data justice. In her role as the Senior Manager of Empowered Communities…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 -
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 -
Samantha HintzProgram CoordinatorCenter for Native American You ...Samantha Hintz (she/her) is an enrolled member of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, born and raised in Rockford, MI. She was given the name Aanakwadoons (Little Cloud) from her uncle…View Profile -
Danielle HortonProgram CoordinatorAscend at the Aspen Institute ...Danielle Horton is the 2Gen place-based practice program coordinator for Ascend at the Aspen Institute. As a program coordinator, Danielle is responsible for all things logistics when it comes to…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 -
Julia HrabovskyAdministrative & Marketing CoordinatorThe Resnick Center for Herbert ...Julia Hrabovsky is the Administrative & Marketing Coordinator for the Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies at the Aspen Institute, working with Acting Director Lissa Ballinger to cultivate an impactful…View Profile -
Bernard HugginsProgram Manager, Research & InnovationBernard Huggins is a Program Manager with the College Excellence Program. He serves on the Research and Innovation team supporting the efforts of the American Talent Initiative, the Transfer Scholars…View Profile -
Gabi HuntProgram AssociateStevens Initiative ...Gabi Hunt is a Program Associate at the Stevens Initiative, where she supports the program’s events and communications strategy. Prior to joining the Stevens Initiative, she completed internships and projects…View Profile -
Yameen HuqDirector, Cybersecurity ProgramsAspen Digital ...Yameen Huq joined Aspen Digital in August 2023 and leads initiatives in addressing challenges within cybersecurity policy. Prior to joining Aspen Digital, Yameen worked as the Director of Data &…View Profile -
Ndifreke IkpeProgram AssociateHealth Innovators Fellowship ...Ndifreke delivers key support to the Fellowship program through coordinating all Health Innovator Fellowship events, assisting with the annual selection of Fellows, supporting Fellows' social impact ventures, and documenting the…View Profile -
Emily ImhoffProgram & Operations Manager, Alliance for Social TrustProgram on Philanthropy and So ...Emily brings a decade of experience in nonprofit program management with a focus on designing and implementing impactful initiatives centered on community building and leadership development. She currently serves as…View Profile -
Ingrid IrigoyenSenior Director, Ocean and ClimateAspen High Seas Initiative ...Ingrid Irigoyen is the Senior Director, Ocean and Climate, for the Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program (EEP), where she leads EEP’s work at the ocean-climate nexus and serves as…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 -
Kate JaffeeDirector, Climate & EnvironmentEnergy and Environment Program ...Kate Jaffee is the Associate Director for Climate and Environment.View Profile -
Caroline JanyDeputy Director of Strategic DevelopmentOffice of the President ...Caroline helps to lead Institute-wide strategic development. Previously, Caroline served as the managing director for the Citizenship and American Identity Program. In this role, Caroline helped to lead initiatives focused…View Profile -
Philip JavellanaManaging Director of Marketing, Communications, and Strategic InitiativesAspen Institute ...Philip Javellana is the managing director of marketing, communications, and strategic initiatives for the Aspen Institute, leading enterprise communications and brand marketing for the organization. Before taking this role, he…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 -
Chidi JenkinsSenior Officer for Leadership and Public PolicyAscend ...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…View Profile -
Michelle JeongProgram Manager, Research & InnovationMichelle Jeong is a program manager with the College Excellence Program. She serves on the Research and Innovation team, supporting the American Talent Initiative. Before joining Aspen, Michelle worked in…View Profile -
Jillian JiampietroBayer Center Gallery Operations AssociateResnick Center for Herbert Bay ...Bayer Center Gallery Operations Associate Jillian Jiampietro is responsible for providing administrative, logistical, and creative support for the leadership of the Bayer Center. She is the primary contact for day-to-day…View Profile -
Broderick JohnsonEngagement Manager, Tech Accountability CoalitionAspen Digital ...Broderick “Broddy” Johnson is the Aspen Digital’s Engagement Manager for the Tech Accountability Coalition, where he works at the intersection of tech equity, policy, and justice for marginalized and underrepresented…View Profile -
Steve JohnsonCreative Design ManagerCommunications ...Steve Johnson is the creative manager within the Institute’s communications department. He manages and designs publications, print collateral, and logos working closely with programs across the Institute. Steve also serves…View Profile -
Tricia JohnsonEditorial DirectorPublic Programs ...Tricia is Editorial Director of Public Programs, based in Aspen, Colorado.View Profile
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Arienne (Ari) JonesSenior Program Manager, Justice and Equity, Opportunity Youth ForumForum for Community Solutions ...Ari Jones is the Senior Program Manager for Justice and Equity at the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions (AFCS). Before joining the AFCS, Ari served as Senior Policy Advisor…View Profile -
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 -
Stefani JonesDirector, Cybersecurity ProgramsStefani Jones is a Director of Cybersecurity Programs at Aspen Digital. She has extensive public and private sector experience on cybersecurity issues, including supply chain security, crisis response, and emerging…View Profile -
Désirée P. Jones-SmithSenior Program ManagerCitizenship and American Ident ...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…View Profile -
Tatiana JohnsonSenior Communications AssociateTatiana Johnson is a Senior Communications Associate with the College Excellence Program, where she provides support on digital media and events. She comes to Aspen from the Center on Budget…View Profile -
Emily JusinoAssistant Director of the Office of Curriculum and ModeratorsLeadership Division ...Emily Jusino is the Assistant Director of the Office of Curriculum and Moderators at the Aspen Institute. She provides training and support for the Aspen moderator corps, assists in curriculum…View Profile -
Ruth J. KatzExecutive DirectorHealth, Medicine, and Society ...Ruth Katz is director of Aspen Ideas Health, a vice president of the Aspen Institute, and executive director of its Health, Medicine & Society Program, which brings together groups of thought leaders,…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 -
Deborah KilpatrickMeetings ManagerEducation and Society Program ...Deborah Kilpatrick is the Meetings Manager with the Education & Society Program at the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Jinhee KimExecutive Vice President, Public Events and EngagementAspen Institute ...Jinhee Kim serves as the Aspen Institute’s Executive Vice President for Public Events and Engagement. In this role, she works across the Institute to grow and strengthen its flagship public…View Profile -
Samuel KimbrielDirectorPhilosophy & Society Initiativ ...Dr. Samuel Kimbriel is a political philosopher, author, and founding director of Aspen’s Philosophy & Society Initiative. The Initiative seeks to reignite a national tradition of public philosophy, enabling us…View Profile -
Niamh KingDirectorAspen Strategy Group and Aspen ...Niamh King is the Director of the Aspen Strategy Group and the Aspen Security Forum. The Aspen Strategy Group’s mission is to convene decision makers in resolutely non-partisan public and…View Profile -
Caroline KiiruManager, Finance and AdministrationPhilanthropy and Social Innova ...Caroline Kiiru works at the Aspen Institute’s Program on Philanthropy & Social Innovation (PSI) as the Manager of Finance and Administration. Before that, Caroline served as a Program Manager and…View Profile -
Amanda KirschSenior Program and Operations ManagerCollege Excellence Program ...Amanda Kirsch is the 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…View Profile -
Joyce KleinSenior Director, Business Ownership InitiativeEconomic Opportunities Program ...Joyce Klein is the senior director of the Business Ownership Initiative, which works to expand the role of business ownership in generating economic opportunity.View Profile -
Marie Cunningham KlumpCash Management SupervisorAccounting ...View Profile -
Maya Kobe-RundioDigital Editor and Producer, Aspen IdeasPublic Programs ...Maya is Digital Editor and Producer, Aspen Ideas, based in Aspen, Colorado.View Profile -
Sara KoenigSenior ManagerCommunications ...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…View Profile -
Anee KormeSenior Director, Community Belonging and ImpactThe Aspen Institute ...Anee Korme serves as the Senior Director of Community Belonging and Impact on the People and Culture team at the Aspen Institute. She is a passionate diversity advocate, consultant, strategist…View Profile -
Frances KraftCommunity ManagerWeave: The Social Fabric Proje ...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…View Profile -
Bea KuijpersSenior Program Manager, Climate & EnvironmentEnergy and Environment Program ...Bea Kuijpers is Senior Program Manager for Climate & Environment for the Energy and Environment Program. Prior to joining the Energy and Environment Program, Bea worked with the department of…View Profile -
Corby KummerExecutive DirectorFood and Society Program ...Corby Kummer is executive director of Food & Society at the Aspen Institute, a senior lecturer at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science, and a senior editor of The Atlantic, for which…View Profile -
Lia LaCourSenior Operations ManagerCommunications ...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…View Profile -
Maryam LalySenior Program AssociateStevens Initiative ...Maryam Laly is a Senior Program Associate at the Stevens Initiative. She works on the Initiative’s grant portfolio. Maryam graduated with a Master of Public Policy from the Hertie School in…View Profile -
David H. LangstaffSenior AdvisorAspen Institute ...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.View Profile -
Tom LatkowskiProgram AssociateAspen Digital ...Tom Latkowski is a Program Associate with Aspen Digital’s AI & Democracy team. Tom previously worked as a Google Public Policy Fellow at Aspen Digital, and has interned at the…View Profile -
Rebecca LavinsonProgram ManagerCollege Excellence Program ...Rebecca Lavinson is a senior program associate with the College Excellence Program, working on the Aspen Prize and Tackling Transfer projects. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, Rebecca worked on…View Profile -
Tania (Nguyen) LaViolet, Ph.D.Director, Research & InnovationCollege Excellence Program ...Tania LaViolet is a director at the College Excellence Program, where she oversees the program’s bachelor’s attainment portfolio, which includes the project teams for the American Talent Initiative and CEP’s community college transfer work.…View Profile -
Jamie LevittCommunications ManagerCenter for Native American You ...Jamie Levitt (she/her) brings nearly a decade of strategic communications experience to CNAY, having sat in various roles across public affairs, PR, marketing, social and digital media. She has served…View Profile -
Emily LawrenceAspen Strategy Group FellowAspen Strategy Group ...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…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 -
Andrew LewisPolicy Advisor, Aspen Policy AcademyAspen Digital ...Andrew Lewis is a Policy Advisor at the Aspen Policy Academy. Previously, he was a practicing lawyer and was a special assistant in the State Department’s Bureau of Public Affairs.…View Profile -
Becky LewisDirector of Accounting & Treasury UnitFinance ...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…View Profile -
Charlotte LewisEvents & Global Operations, ManagerAspen Global Leadership Networ ...Charlotte Lewis is an Events & Global Operations Manager for the Aspen Global Leadership Network. Charlotte supports the planning and execution of a variety of AGLN events, including global custom…View Profile -
Haili LewisProgram ManagerStevens Initiative ...Haili Lewis is a Program Manager at the Stevens Initiative where she advances the strategic implementation of the Initiative’s communications and partnerships portfolio. In her role, Haili is a key contributor…View Profile -
Elisabeth LindemuthProgram CoordinatorProgram on the World Economy ...View Profile
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Stace LindsaySenior Advisor for Leadership InitiativesAspen Institute ...View Profile -
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. Liu served as a White House speechwriter and later…View Profile -
Cristal LoganVP, Aspen Community Programs and EngagementAspen Community Programs ...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.View Profile -
Tommy LoperVice President, Enterprise DevelopmentTommy Loper is Vice President for Enterprise Development at the Aspen Institute, where he leads the organization’s network engagement strategies and development. Since joining the Institute in 2008, Tommy has…View Profile -
Monica C. LozanoPresident and CEO, College Futures FoundationLatinos and Society Program Ad ...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…View Profile -
Domenika LynchExecutive DirectorAspen Institute Latinos and So ...Domenika Lynch is the Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program, which convenes across sector, ethnicity, and ideology to co-create solutions to the barriers preventing greater American…View Profile -
Eli MalinskyDeputy DirectorBusiness and Society Program ...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…View Profile -
Rachel MallisonAssociate Director of Risk ManagementAspen Institute ...As the Associate Director of Risk Management, Rachel Mallison provides risk consultation and leadership to the Aspen Institute, enabling its programs and departments to manage and mitigate risks that could…View Profile -
Anja ManuelExecutive DirectorAspen Strategy Group and Aspen ...Former diplomat, author, and advisor on foreign policy, Anja Manuel is Co-Founder and Principal along with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley, and former…View Profile -
Kathryn MastersonSenior Writer & EditorKathryn Masterson is a senior writer and editor with the College Excellence Program, where she oversees the development and refinement of the program’s written products. Katie works closely with researchers…View Profile -
Maryna MarkowiczSeminar Program and Operations ManagerExecutive Leadership Seminars ...Maryna Markowicz serves as the Seminar Program and Operations Manager for the Executive Leadership Seminars at the Aspen Institute, where she oversees the planning, management, and execution of leadership development…View Profile -
Juan D. MartinezSenior Program Manager, Fresh TracksForum for Community Solutions ...Juan D. Martinez is a Senior Program Manager at the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions. He is a co-founder of Fresh Tracks, a youth-led cross cultural revolution, rooted in the…View Profile -
Timothy MasonDirector, Energy & ClimateEnergy and Environment Program ...Timothy J. Mason leads energy policy and climate change convenings for the Aspen Institute, including signature gatherings like Aspen Energy Week, the Aspen-Columbia Global Energy Forum, and the Aspen Winter…View Profile -
Tony MastriaSenior Communications ManagerEconomic Opportunities Program ...Tony Mastria is the senior communications manager for the Economic Opportunities Program.View Profile -
Brittany MauneyDirector of People and StrategyEducation and Society Program ...Brittany Mauney is our new Director of People and Strategy. Prior to joining Aspen, Brittany was the Chief of Staff at Gradient Learning, led the Educator Data and Analytics team…View Profile -
Stephenie MaurerVice President of Black Prosperity NetworkAspen Institute ...Stephenie Maurer is the founder of newly created Arc Collective, a first-of-its-kind initiative focused on engaging the most prominent Black philanthropists and business leaders in discussions around breakthrough opportunities in…View Profile -
Kristine McAuliffSenior Associate of Membership and MarketingSociety of Fellows ...Kristine McAuliff is the Senior Associate for Membership and Marketing for the Aspen Society at the Aspen Institute. Kristine joined the Aspen Society team as the Events and Communications Associate…View Profile -
Jamie McAuliffeDirector, Global Opportunity Youth NetworkForum for Community Solutions ...Jamie McAuliffe is the Director of the Global Opportunity Youth Network at the The Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions.View Profile -
Tiana McCoySenior Associate, Operations and ConveningsAscend ...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…View Profile -
Sabrina McDonnellProgram AssociateSports & Society Program ...Sabrina is the Sports and Society Program Coordinator and supports several projects including community surveys and reports, Project Play initiatives, the Summit, and Champions program.View Profile -
Nancy McGawSenior AdvisorBusiness and Society Program ...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…View Profile -
Katherine Lucas McKayAssociate Director, Insights and EvidenceFinancial Security Program ...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.View Profile -
David McKinneyExecutive DirectorYouth Leadership Programs ...David McKinney has more than twenty-five years of experience working in the US social sector to advance equity and opportunity for young people, families, and marginalized communities. Prior to joining…View Profile -
Veronica McLaughlinExecutive AssistantAscend ...Veronica McLaughlin is the executive assistant for the managing director of Ascend at the Aspen Institute. Veronica ensures the highest level of effectiveness, efficiency, and synergy in the managing director’s…View Profile -
Sean MeadeProgram ManagerHenry Crown Fellowship ...Sean Meade is Program Manager for the Henry Crown Fellowship. Previously, he worked at the Calloway Fine Art & Consulting where he served as Gallery Manager, organizing exhibitions, gallery events,…View Profile -
Kanika MehraAssociateKanika is an Associate in the Center for Rising Generations (CRG). Kanika was born and raised in Montgomery County, Maryland and graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park. There,…View Profile -
Genevieve MelfordManaging DirectorFinancial Security Program ...Genevieve oversees Aspen FSP’s strategy, activities, and operations.View Profile -
Julia MerjanStrategic Partnerships ManagerEnergy and Environment Program ...Julia Merjan is the Strategic Partnerships Manager with the Aspen Institute’s Energy & Environment Program. In this role, Julia plays a critical role in supporting the program to meet its…View Profile -
Aaron F. Mertz, Ph.D.Executive DirectorScience & Society Program ...Biophysicist, Educator, and Science AdvocateView Profile -
Monique MilesVice President (AI); Director (OYF); Managing Director (AFCS);Monique Miles is a Vice President of the Aspen Institute, the Director of the Opportunity Youth Forum, and Managing Director of the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions.View Profile -
Azalea MillanAssociate Director, Public ProgramsAzalea Millan is Associate Director of Public Programs, serving as producer of Aspen Ideas: Climate, an annual event held in Miami Beach, Florida highlighting the most innovative thinkers and problem-solvers…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 -
Cara MinardiSenior Program ManagerYouth Leadership Programs ...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,…View Profile -
Winter BreeAnne MiniseeAssociateWinter BreeAnne is an Associate in the Center for Rising Generations. She is a social impact architect and creative strategist, working at the intersection of culture and impact. She is…View Profile -
Vincent Minjares, Ph.DProgram ManagerSports & Society Program ...Vincent is a Program Manager of the Sports & Society Program with responsibility for driving Project Play's school sport and coaching portfolios.View Profile -
Laurie MittenthalDirector, Corporate and Foundation RelationsOffice of Institutional Advanc ...As Director 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 with…View Profile -
Genna MoeSenior DirectorSociety of Fellows ...Genna Moe is the Senior Director of the Aspen Society. In this role she works to assure the exceptional performance of the Institute’s most vital constituency for unrestricted giving. Joining…View Profile -
Gloria Molina-EstolanoAssociate Director of Programs, Aspen Policy AcademyGloria is the Associate Director of Programs at the Aspen Policy Academy. She started her career as a high school Spanish teacher in Washington, DC, and has spent over a…View Profile -
Connie MooreEvents & Communications Coordinator, Aspen Policy AcademyAspen Digital ...Connie Moore is the Events and Communications Coordinator at the Aspen Policy Academy. She has a background in tech and mental health public relations, social media management, events planning, and…View Profile -
Tay MooreAssociateEducation and Society Program ...Tay Moore is a Research and Policy Associate for the Education and Society Program at the Aspen Institute. His passion for public education, positive youth development, and community engagement was…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 -
Anne MosleVice President & Executive DirectorAscend ...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…View Profile -
Konrad MugglestoneSenior Program Manager, Research & Knowledge ManagementCollege Excellence Program ...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…View Profile -
Deborah MurphyConference DirectorPublic Programs ...View Profile
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Mumbi MwauraSeminars Program and Experience ManagerExecutive Leadership Seminars ...Mumbi is the Seminars Program and Experience Manager for the Executive Leadership Seminars program. She joined the Aspen Institute in the fall of 2022. Mumbi received her undergraduate degree in…View Profile -
Yelena NemoyAssociate Director, Opportunity Youth ForumForum for Community Solutions ...Yelena Nemoy is the Associate Director, Opportunity Youth Forum at the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions.View Profile -
Nora NgoProgram Associate, Research & InnovationCollege Excellence Program ...Nora Ngo is a Program Associate on the Research & Innovation Team, where she supports the efforts of the American Talent Initiative and Transfer Scholars Network. Prior to joining Aspen,…View Profile -
Nam NguyenAssociateNam graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in political sciences from the University of Southern California. He started his career as a field organizer on the Biden Campaign in…View Profile -
Maria OahCommunity CoordinatorWeave: The Social Fabric Proje ...Maria Oah serves as Community Coordinator for Weave: the Social Fabric Project at The Aspen Institute. As a child of immigrants, Maria grew up experiencing both welcoming communities that celebrated…View Profile -
Sasha Cohen O’ConnellSenior Director, Cybersecurity ProgramsAspen Digital ...Sasha Cohen O’Connell, PhD is the Senior Director for Cybersecurity Programs at Aspen Digital. Dr. O’Connell comes to Aspen from American University where she was an Executive in Residence and Senior…View Profile -
Megan O’DonnellProgram AssociateStevens Initiative ...Megan O’Donnellis a Program Associate at the Stevens Initiative. She works on the program’s partnership and outreach portfolio. She joins the Initiative from EAB, where she helped stand-up a public-private partnership…View Profile -
Jacqueline Olivas-SisonProgram AssociatePublic Programs ...Jacqueline Olivas-Sison is a Program Associate for the Public Programs team at the Aspen Institute where she works on the annual Aspen Ideas Festival and Aspen Ideas Climate. Prior to…View Profile -
Kristin O’KeefeDirector, CommunicationsKristin O’Keefe is the Director of Communications at the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, where she leads strategic communication initiatives across CEP programs. Kristin, the CEP team, and key partners…View Profile -
Olivia O’NeilAssistant Director, Events & OperationsLeadership Division ...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…View Profile -
María Ortiz PérezManaging DirectorEnergy and Environment Program ...María Ortiz Pérez is the Managing Director of the Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program (EEP).View Profile -
Miguel PadróAssistant DirectorBusiness 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 -
Estefania PalominoDirectorAspen Global Innovators Group ...Estefania is the Director of the Aspen Global Innovators Group at the Aspen Institute. She joined the Aspen Institute in June 2022, where she works on a portfolio of programs…View Profile -
Adam ParkerSenior Convenings ManagerAscend at the Aspen Institute ...Adam Parker is the senior convenings manager for Ascend at the Aspen Institute. In this role he plans and manages convenings for the 2Gen Practice portfolio teams, advises on Postsecondary…View Profile -
Stephen A. PatrickVice President & Executive DirectorForum for Community Solutions ...Stephen Patrick became the Executive Director of The Aspen Forum for Community Solutions at the Aspen Institute in November, 2012.View Profile -
Rasika PandeFINANCE MANAGERRasika Pande is the Finance Manager for the College Excellence Program. She supports all of CEP’s various programs through grants management and reporting. Rasika comes from a financial risk management…View Profile -
Allison PerryDeputy Corporate SecretaryThe Aspen Institute ...Aspen, ColoradoView Profile -
Alessandra PhillipsAssociate General CounselThe Aspen Institute ...Alessandra Phillips is the Aspen Institute’s Associate General Counsel, responsible for advising on a wide array of legal issues for the Institute’s programs and administrative departments. Prior to joining the…View Profile -
Nadia PhyuExecutive AssociateEnergy and Environment Program ...Nadia Phyu is the Executive Associate with the Energy and Environment Program. Before joining the Aspen Institute, Nadia served as the Project and Operations Assistant at Remineralize the Earth, a…View Profile -
Jim PickupVice President and General CounselAspen 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 -
Gene PinkardDirector, K-12 LeadershipEducation and Society Program ...Gene Pinkard is the Director, K-12 Leadership for the Aspen Institute Education & Society Program. Gene’s 30-year career has focused on creating opportunities for students in urban systems. His current…View Profile -
Tahnee PoafpybittySenior Program AssociateCenter for Native American You ...Tahnee Poafpybitty (she/her) is an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma, descending from Chief Little Raven, a Sandcreek Massacre survivor, and Chief Whitewolf. Her Comanche name – given…View Profile -
Jennifer PocaiProgram ManagerAscend ...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…View Profile -
Kitty PollackAssistant Director, Aspen Ideas: Climate & Senior Advisor to the Executive DirectorEnergy and Environment Program ...Kitty Pollack is Assistant Director for Aspen Ideas: Climate & Senior Advisor to the Executive Director with the Energy and Environment program. In this role, she works on identifying and…View Profile -
Valentina PopeilWest AssociateSociety of Fellows ...Valentina is the West Associate for the Aspen Society within the Office of Institutional Advancement. In this role, she works to grow the Institute’s presence on the West Coast and…View Profile -
Diamond PowellEast AssociateSociety of Fellows ...Diamond Powell is the East Associate within the Office of Institutional Advancement for the Aspen Society. Before Diamond joined the institute in 2022, she was a Management Analyst Trainee in…View Profile -
Jonathon PriceVice President; Executive DirectorInternational Partners ...Jonathon Price serves as a vice president at the Aspen Institute and Executive Director for International Partners where he supports Aspen’s growing global network of thirteen international partners—8 in Europe…View Profile -
Jon PurvesDirector, Media RelationsCommunications and Marketing ...Jon manages the earned media division of the Aspen Institute’s Communications and Marketing team. Responsible for raising the overall media profile of the Institute, Jon leads media strategy and outreach…View Profile -
Cynthia QuerioAssociate DirectorSocrates Program ...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…View Profile -
Katherine QuinnProject Play Summit DirectorSports & Society Program ...As Director of the Project Play Summit, Katherine coordinates all aspects of the Sports & Society program’s signature annual event where national and international leaders gather to measure progress, share…View Profile -
Alison QuintAssociate DirectorCollege Excellence Program ...Alison Quint is an associate director with the College Excellence Program, leading the development of a new Aspen Presidential Fellowship for recently appointed community college presidents. Prior to joining CEP,…View Profile -
Ida RademacherVice President, Aspen Institute & Co-Executive DirectorFinancial Security Program; Co ...Working with public & private sector leaders to build financial security for all.View Profile -
Tanzia RediSenior Program Associate, Energy & Mitigation PolicyEnergy and Environment Program ...Tanzia Redi joined the Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program (EEP) as a Program Coordinator for Energy & Mitigation Policy. She is an MPA (Master of Public Administration) graduate from…View Profile -
Kimberly ReeseProgram AssociateAscend ...Kimberly Reese is a Program Associate on the leadership team at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. In this role, she supports the development and maintenance of funder pipelines, communications, and…View Profile -
Devon RegalProgram AssociateAspen Digital ...Devon Regal is a Program Associate at Aspen Digital, where she works to implement and run operational processes and provide programmatic support for our workstreams. She brings experience from a…View Profile -
Michael ReszlerDirectorCitizenship and American Ident ...Michael Reszler is an experienced executive with over two decades of experience in the media sector, specializing in digital innovation, community engagement, and exploring the intersection of technology and democracy.…View Profile -
Francesca ReznikProgram Associate, Energy & MitigationEnergy and Environment Program ...Francesca Reznik is a program associate for Energy & Mitigation Policy at the Aspen Institute’s Energy & Environment Program. In this role, Francesca assists in the planning and execution of high-level forums on…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 -
Frederick J. RileyExecutive DirectorWeave: The Social Fabric Proje ...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…View Profile -
Mary RittlingSenior FellowCollege Excellence Program ...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…View Profile -
Sarah RobbinsSenior Program Manager, This is Planet EdEnergy and Environment Program ...Sarah E.T. Robbins is Senior Program Manager for This is Planet Ed. She is an award-winning journalist and has travelled extensively to cover stories from the Amazon to Alaska, seeing first-hand the…View Profile -
Bonita Robertson-HardyCo-Executive DirectorBonita Robertson-Hardy is Co-Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group.View Profile -
Josephine Bias RobinsonDirector of ProjectsJosephine Bias Robinson is the Director of Projects in the Center for Rising Generations working with the Associates Program. Josephine will work with the inaugural cohort of Associates to support…View Profile -
Julia RocchiDirector, Marketing and CommunicationsJulia Rocchi is the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program.View Profile -
Lenore RodicioSenior FellowCollege Excellence Program ...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…View Profile -
Dana RodriguezProgram Assistant, Ocean and ClimateEnergy and Environment Program ...Dana G. Rodriguez is a Program Assistant for Ocean and Climate with the Energy and Environment Program.View Profile -
Emily RomDIRECTOR, STEWARDSHIP AND ASSISTANT CORPORATE SECRETARYOffice of Institutional Advanc ...Emily Rom is the Aspen Institute’s Director of Stewardship, Campaign Manager, and Assistant Corporate Secretary. She oversees the stewardship department which is a committed to fostering a culture of gratitude…View Profile -
Annabella RoncaProgram Assistant, Ocean & ClimateEnergy and Environment Program ...Prior to joining the Aspen Institute and jumping into the wild world of shipping decarbonization, Annabella interned on Senator Cardin’s Environment and Public Works Team. She also previously interned in…View Profile -
Laura RosenSenior Manager, Global Opportunity Youth NetworkForum for Community Solutions ...Laura Rosen is the Senior Manager of Partnerships for the Global Opportunity Youth Network at the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions and leads global partnership development for GOYN. Prior…View Profile -
Dave RosenzweigSenior Associate, Marketing & CommunicationsLeadership Division ...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…View Profile -
Jade RouseSenior Program Associate, Climate & EnvironmentEnergy and Environment Program ...Jade Rouse is a Senior Program Associate for the Energy and Environment Program. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, Jade worked as a staff associate at CAF America, a global…View Profile -
Carrie RowellConference DirectorCongressional Program ...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…View Profile -
Emily RubensteinSenior Program ManagerFood and Society Program ...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…View Profile -
Kristina SacconeDirectorCreative Services and Program ...Kristina directs the Creative Services division of the Communications and Marketing Department, an in-house service firm for the organization’s projects and programs. Previously, she led the editorial strategy and content…View Profile -
María SamaniegoAssociate Director of Operations and Strategic PartnershipsCenter for Native American You ...María Samaniego (she/her) is a nonprofit leader who has dedicated the last 18 years to improving access to opportunities in underserved communities and is deeply driven by a commitment to…View Profile -
Judy SamuelsonVice President, Founder, and Executive DirectorBusiness and Society Program ...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…View Profile -
Yesenia G. SanchezSenior Program AssociateAspen Institute Latinos and So ...Yesenia G. Sanchez is the Senior Program Associate for Policy & Research at the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program. In this role, she supports the research efforts surrounding the…View Profile -
Cindy SantosSenior Associate for Strategic PartnershipsForum for Community Solutions ...Cindy Santos is the Senior Associate for Strategic Partnerships at The Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions. Her work focuses on collective impact, community power building, and transforming philanthropy. Cindy…View Profile -
Isabella SarmientoSenior Events AssociateAspen Digital ...Isabella Sarmiento is the Senior Events Associate at Aspen Digital and joined the team in 2023. She graduated from American University with a B.A. in International Studies. Throughout her career…View Profile -
Amy SchenkHead, External EngagementAmy Schenk serves as the Head of External Engagement for Aspen Digital. Schenk holds extensive experience in strategic communications and public affairs on pressing foreign policy and national security matters…View Profile -
Laura SchifterSenior Fellow, This Is Planet EdEnergy and Environment Program ...Laura Schifter is a senior fellow with the Aspen Institute's Energy and Environment program leading This Is Planet Ed. Laura is also a lecturer on education with the Harvard Graduate…View Profile -
Vivian SchillerVP & Executive DirectorAspen Digital ...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…View Profile -
Cinthia Schuman OttingerDeputy Director for Philanthropy ProgramsProgram on Philanthropy and So ...Cinthia Schuman is Deputy Director for Philanthropy Programs for The Aspen Institute’s Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation.View Profile -
Beth SemelAssociate DirectorAspen Digital ...Beth is the Associate Director of Aspen Digital, with a focus on democratic initiatives and special projects. Previously, she served with the Center for Urban Innovation and the Aspen Institute-Rodel…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 -
Andie ShaferSenior Program ManagerStevens Initiative ...Andie Shafer is a Senior Program Manager at the Stevens Initiative, where she oversees the Initiative’s grant portfolio. During her time with the Initiative, Andie has supported over 40 virtual…View Profile -
Lori SeverensDirector, Leadership ProgramsAscend ...Lori Severens is the director of leadership programs with Ascend at the Aspen Institute. She manages Ascend’s Fellowship programs, which are values-based leadership programs for diverse leaders with the vision…View Profile -
Sarah ShawCommunications ManagerThe Resnick Center for Herbert ...Sarah Chase Shaw is the Communications Manager for the Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies. She is responsible for promoting and representing the Center and its mission in the Roaring…View Profile -
Tim ShawDirector, Benefits Transformation InitiativeFinancial Security Program ...Tim is the Director of the Benefits Transformation Initiative and Senior Policy Advisor for the Financial Security Program.View Profile -
Jylana L. Sheats, Ph.D., MPHAssociate DirectorScience & Society ...Applied Behavioral ScientistView Profile -
Christine ShiauExecutive DirectorStevens Initiative ...Christine Shiau is a dynamic leader serving as Executive Director of the Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute. With a profound passion for empowering young people and fostering cross-cultural understanding,…View Profile -
Natalie ShoultzSenior AssociatePublic Programs ...Natalie Shoultz is a Senior Associate of the Public Programs team at the Aspen Institute where she works on the annual Aspen Ideas Festival, Bloomberg CityLab, and Aspen Ideas: Climate.…View Profile -
Dianna ShypailoSpecial Events AssociateOffice of Institutional Advanc ...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…View Profile -
Ashley SillaroDeputy DirectorFinance Leaders Fellowship ...Ashley Sillaro is Deputy Director of the Finance Leaders Fellowship. In her seventh year of dedicated service to the Fellowship, Ashley is responsible for managing operations, delivering seamless and high-quality…View Profile -
Marjorie SimsManaging DirectorAscend ...Marjorie Sims is the managing director of Ascend at the Aspen Institute. In her role, Marjorie works closely with the executive director on the strategic direction of the program’s vision,…View Profile -
Simran Jeet SinghExecutive DirectorReligion & Society Program ...Simran Jeet Singh, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of the Religion & Society Program at the Aspen Institute and the author of the national bestseller The Light We Give: How…View Profile -
Mai SistlaSenior Climate Policy Advisor, Aspen Policy AcademyAspen Digital ...Mai Sistla is a Senior Climate Policy Advisor at the Aspen Policy Academy, with expertise spanning climate, technology, economic, and urban policy. Previously, she served as Deputy Director of the…View Profile -
Michael SkolerCommunications DirectorWeave: The Social Fabric Proje ...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.…View Profile -
Em SkowSenior Growth Marketing & Communications ManagerAspen Executive Leadership Sem ...Em Skow is responsible for developing and executing on the Growth Marketing and Communications strategy for Seminars at the Aspen Institute. She works closely with the Business Development and Program…View Profile -
Alex SlippenSenior AssociateStewardship and Campaign for t ...Alex Slippen is the Senior Associate, Stewardship and Campaign for the Office of Institutional Advancement. In this role, he works on all aspects of donor stewardship by sharing impact with…View Profile -
Ahnna SmithExecutive Director; D.C. Workforce CouncilAhnna 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…View Profile -
Emily Esfahani SmithWriterWeave: The Social Fabric Proje ...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…View Profile -
Joanna Smith-RamaniCo-Executive DirectorFinancial Security Program ...Joanna is the Co-Executive Director of the Aspen Institute’s Financial Security Program, a leading national voice on Americans’ financial security.View Profile -
Kate SnyderSenior Curriculum ManagerKate Snyder is a Senior Curriculum Manager at the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, where she develops curriculum for transformational reform and leadership initiatives including Unlocking Opportunity and the Aspen…View Profile -
Gregory SpearAssistant Director, Global OperationsGregory Spear is the Stevens Initiative’s Assistant Director of Global Operations. He leads operations and planning for essential cross-team functions, including budget planning and reporting, risk management, and projects related to…View Profile -
Jon SolomonCommunity Impact DirectorSports & Society Program ...As Community Impact Director of the Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program, Jon Solomon leads Project Play’s community work portfolio, national and local youth sports research, and media relations.View Profile -
James M. SpiegelmanVice President and Chief of StaffThe Aspen Institute ...Jim Spiegelman serves as Vice President and Chief of Staff at the Aspen Institute. As a member of the senior leadership team, Jim works across the Institute’s divisions and programs…View Profile -
Kara SteinDirectorPublic Programs ...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…View Profile -
Katy Stewart, MPHPrograms ManagerCenter for Native American You ...Katy Stewart (she/her) joined the Center for Native American Youth in July 2023 after five years with the Aspen New Voices Fellowship, where she oversaw an advocacy and communications Fellowship…View Profile -
Richard StettnerVice PresidentAspen Campus Facilities and Op ...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.…View Profile -
Laura StokesEvaluatorLaura Stokes is an Evaluator at the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, where she employs her expertise as a mixed methods researcher and evaluator. Prior to joining Aspen, Laura served…View Profile -
Mallie StricklandExecutive Assistant, Research TeamMallie Strickland is the Executive Assistant for the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program’s Research and Knowledge Management team. She provides administrative support to the director and the team, and assists with…View Profile -
Mike SwigertSenior Program Manager, Opportunity Youth ForumForum for Community Solutions ...Mike Swigert is the Senior Program Manager for Youth Employment at the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions. Prior to joining the Forum for Community Solutions, Mike was the Director…View Profile -
Maile SymondsResearch ManagerMaile Symonds is a research manager at the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, supporting the American Talent Initiative, Transfer Intensive, and other CEP efforts to advance higher education equity. Prior…View Profile -
Chloé TabahAssociate Director for ProgramsSociety of Fellows ...Chloé Tabah is the Associate Director for Programs of the Aspen Society at the Aspen Institute. Chloé works to build the vital philanthropic and intellectual partnerships so critical to the…View Profile -
Thomas TangFinance and Development AssociateEducation and Society Program ...Thomas Tang is the Finance and Development Associate with the Education & Society Program at the Aspen Institute. In this role, he is responsible for supporting all aspects on the…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 -
Caroline ToryAssociate DirectorAspen Words ...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…View Profile -
Sherise TraceyProgram CoordinatorEducation and Society Program ...Sherise Tracey is the Program Coordinator, K12 Leadership, for the Education and Society Program. In this role, Sherise supports the delivery of programmatic efforts, consisting of convenings and publications. Prior to joining…View Profile -
Victoria TracyExecutive AssistantVictoria Tracy is the Executive Assistant for Aspen Digital. In this role, Victoria provides administrative and calendar support to the Executive and Managing Directors, and she works with the entire…View Profile -
Andrew TraversPenner Manager of Educational ProgramsResnick Center for Herbert Bay ...Andrew Travers is the inaugural Penner Manager of Educational Programs at the Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies. Based in Aspen, he is responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating the…View Profile -
Natalie TraversAssociate Director for Communications and DevelopmentAspen Young Leaders Fellowship ...Natalie Travers is the Associate Director for Communications and Development for the Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship (AYLF), where she oversees the revenue and communication development and strategy. Natalie has over…View Profile -
Esther TurnerDirector of Impact and EngagementHenry Crown Fellowship ...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…View Profile -
Eleanor TursmanResearcher, Emerging TechnologiesAspen Digital ...Eleanor Tursman is an Emerging Technologies Researcher at The Aspen Institute, where they work at the intersection of novel technologies, public education, and public policy. They are also joining the Siegel…View Profile -
Ebony TylerScience & Community AdvisorScience & Society ...Executive Director of Liberated SuccessView Profile -
Emy UrbanManager, Events and OperationsFinancial Security Program ...Emy manages and supports the Financial Security Program's public and private events.View Profile -
Richenda Van LeeuwenExecutive DirectorAspen Network of Development E ...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…View Profile -
Dar VanderbeckVice PresidentAspen Global Leadership Networ ...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,…View Profile -
Christine J. VincentManaging Director, Artist-Endowed Foundations InitiativeProgram on Philanthropy and So ...Christine J. Vincent is Managing Director for the Artist-Endowed Foundations Initiative within the Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation. Her work advising private foundations and nonprofit arts and educational institutions…View Profile -
Andrea WagnerProgram Associate, Fresh TracksForum for Community Solutions ...Andrea Wagner is a Program Associate at the Aspen Institute, Forum for Community Solutions, where she is focused on program development and coordination for Fresh Tracks and the OYF Native,…View Profile -
Jane WalesVice President and Executive DirectorProgram on Philanthropy and So ...Jane Wales is Vice President, Philanthropy and Society of the Aspen Institute and Executive Director of its Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation.View Profile -
Sophia WallaceSenior Program AssociateInternational Partners ...Sophia Wallace is the Senior Program Associate for International Partners at the Aspen Institute, where she plays a pivotal role in nurturing and sustaining the Institute’s global network of 13 International…View Profile -
Morgan WalshAdministrative AssistantAspen Community Programs ...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.View Profile -
Katya WanzerManager of OperationsHealth, Medicine and Society P ...Katya Wanzer is the Manager of Operations for the Health, Medicine & Society Program at the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Hannah Wardell-MetcalfProgram AssociateExecutive Leadership Seminars ...Hannah 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 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 -
Sumner WeymouthFinance LeadAspen Digital ...Sumner Weymouth joined Aspen Digital in December 2023 as the Finance Lead. Prior to his start at Aspen Digital, Sumner worked at Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), a non-profit…View Profile -
Rachel WheelerSenior Events & Communications AssociateBusiness and Society Program ...Rachel Wheeler joined the Business & Society Program in March 2019. As the Senior Events & Communications Associate, she leads logistics for all of the Program’s events—including the First Movers…View Profile -
James WhiteProgram ManagerAscend ...James White is the program manager for Ascend’s leadership initiatives. He plays a central role in program design, technical assistance for Fellows’ action plans, and alumni activation for the Ascend…View Profile -
Leanne WielandSenior Program ManagerCollege Excellence Program ...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…View Profile -
Ross WienerVice President, Aspen Institute; Executive DirectorEducation and Society Program ...Ross Wiener is a Vice President at the Aspen Institute and Executive Director of the Education & Society Program. In his role, Ross designs and facilitates professional learning and applied…View Profile -
Geneva WikiDirector of Belonging, Meaning, Well-Being and Purpose, Opportunity Youth ForumForum for Community Solutions ...Geneva Wiki, citizen of the Yurok Nation, brings extensive experience in social change to the Forum for Community Solutions, having held leadership roles in philanthropy, education, and Tribal government. Previously…View Profile -
Carrie WilliamsDirectorAspen Campus Facilities and Op ...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…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 -
Dominique WojcikAssociate DirectorDominique Wojcik is the Associate Director of the Aspen Society. In this role, she oversees member engagements nationwide, fostering a dynamic and engaged Aspen Institute community while playing a key…View Profile -
Douglas WoodDirectorCriminal Justice Reform Initia ...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…View Profile -
Antoinette WoodlandManaging DirectorWorkplace Services. ...View Profile -
Rebecca WrennExecutive AssistantCollege Excellence Program ...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,…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. CEP aims to advance college and…View Profile -
Sofia Espino YaegerSenior Events ManagerAspen Digital ...Sofia Espino Yaeger joined Aspen Digital in 2023 as the team's Event Manager. In this role she leads the planning and management of a variety of events, including the annual Aspen…View Profile -
Kaitlyn YouSenior Associate for Program OperationsAspen Young Leaders Fellowship ...Kaitlyn You is the Senior Associate for Program Operations for the Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship (AYLF), where she supports operational and programmatic delivery functions across the program. Prior to joining AYLF, Kaitlyn has worked as…View Profile -
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 AssistantAspen Network of Development E ...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…View Profile -
Sarah ZetterliDirectorThe Aspen Partnership for an I ...Sarah Zetterli serves as Director of the Aspen Partnership for an Inclusive Economy. Sarah works under the direction of the two Co-Chairs of the Partnership, Ida Rademacher and Lorelle Atkinson.…View Profile -
Evan ZislisDirector of Community EngagementCommunity Strategies Group ...Serving Communities of the Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valleys through the Hurst Community InitiativeView Profile -
Stacy ZimmermanProgram Manager, Sourcing & Fellow SelectionHenry Crown Fellowship ...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…View Profile -
Talia ZitnerEvent CoordinatorTalia Zitner is an Events Coordinator at the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program.View Profile
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