The Aspen Institute

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

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

Sam Abdelhamid serves as the key authority on video content across the Institute. He bridges the public affairs and digital teams to consistently enhance the Institute’s brand and reach through…

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…

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

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

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

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

Christy Ahn is a Program Coordinator for the Seminars Department at the Aspen Institute, supporting programs for organizations. In addition to providing seminar support, she assists in organizing department wide…

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

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’…

Adilio Alfaro serves as program coordinator for Weave: The Social Fabric Project. Prior to joining Weave, Adilio worked with The World Bank, Aspen’s Communications and Society Program and Aspen’s Latinos…

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

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

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…

Lissa Ballinger is the Acting 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…

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…

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

Desirée Beebe is the Director of Special Events and Donor Relations for the office of Institutional Advancement at the Aspen Institute. Desirée Beebe joined the Institute in 2017 and currently…

Millicent Bender is a director at the College Excellence Program, where she oversees the development of curricula for leadership programs, including the Aspen Presidential Fellowships. Millicent manages partnerships for the…

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

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

Kathryn Benz is the Senior Policy Manager for the Energy & Environment Program’s Shipping Decarbonization Initiative. In this role she will work with policy makers, businesses, non-profit partners, and external…

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

Keith Berwick is a senior fellow of the Aspen Institute and inaugural holder of the Keith Berwick Chair of Leadership. As such he moderates seminars for various programs of the…

Jaime Bettcher joined the Business and Society Program in October 2017. In this position, she is focusing on the Program’s Business Education initiatives, including the production of the 2018 Business…

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

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

Justin is a marine resource and business sustainability expert most recently driving success in regional and global seafood markets and supply chains for over a decade. Justin has previously worked…

Vice President, Public Programs and Executive Director, Aspen Ideas Festival, Kitty is responsible for oversight of a broad array of public facing programs and events at the Aspen Institute. She…

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

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

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

Managing Director, Killeen Brettmann is responsible for the Aspen Ideas Festival, a week-long conference that is hosted annually each summer in Aspen.  Brettmann is responsible for corporate fundraising and Underwriter…

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

Cordell brings 20 years of experience to his leadership of the Aspen Institute Socrates Program, a global education forum for leaders and Expectant Advisory, a privately-held leadership consultancy. Previous to…

Dana Caryl has worked for the Aspen Institute Business and Society Program (BSP) since its inception in 1998 and was, in fact, the program’s first employee. As the Program Manager…

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

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…

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…

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

Devin joins ANDE after a multifaceted career in the social sector including roles in fundraising, consulting and as a social entrepreneur. He has a Masters in International Relations from the…

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

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…

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

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

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

The Aspen Tech Policy Hub is led by Dr. Betsy Cooper, a respected cybersecurity policy leader who served as the founding Executive Director of UC Berkeley’s Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity.

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

Nicole Corea is the editorial manager for the Institute’s communications team, overseeing digital platforms including the blog, newsletters, and In Focus campaigns. Prior to joining the Institute in 2017, Nicole…

Lorén Cox is our new Policy Director.  She also currently serves as the Practitioner in Residence at the Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law at NYU Law. Prior to joining…

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

David Croom is associate director for postsecondary success for parents with Ascend at the Aspen Institute, where he leads the Aspen Postsecondary Success for Parents (PSP) Initiative. Centered on a…

Ms. Cunningham is Director of Grants Management and Publications for the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program.  She is responsible for publications and presentation materials design, production and dissemination. She also…

Deb has spent more than twenty years developing ideas (and people) in marketing and event strategy, brand positioning, collateral material design, strategic partnerships, and revenue generation while holding positions at…

Abby joined ANDE in January 2016 and supports the research initiative, with a special focus on the role of accelerators in emerging markets. She served two years with ForgottenSong, a…

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

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

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…

Carner Derron leads marketing and communications for Aspen Digital, which works at the intersection of technology and information with diverse communities. As both a strategist and executer, Carner drives reputational…

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

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

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

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

Jennifer is currently the Program Associate with the Executive Leadership Seminars Program. Before Aspen, Jennifer was a mobilization and campaign management consultant at Precision Strategies; developing strategic campaigns and implementing…

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

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

Susannah joined ANDE with six years of experience in program management and community engagement in domestic and international start-ups and foundations committed to social good. Susannah’s socially focused career includes…

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

Manal Elattir is the Regional Program Manager for the Stevens Initiative. She has been an advocate for women and youth empowerment and leadership in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

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

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

Emily Engel is a Program Assistant 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…

Alvi Escobar is the Program Coordinator, K12 Leadership with the Education and Society Program at the Aspen Institute. In this capacity, he supports the Aspen Education urban district networks, facilitating…

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…

Jason Ewas is a Policy Manager at Aspen FSP, where he serves as policy lead on a range of topics, including public and private benefits and inclusive saving and investing.

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,…

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

Katie Fitzgerald is the director for the Aspen Challenge. Prior to launching the Aspen Challenge, Katie was a project manager for the Seminars Department and the Aspen Ideas Festival Scholars…

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

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,…

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

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

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

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

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,…

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

Ben Fresquez is a senior program manager 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…

Spring Chunxiao Fu is managing director at the Aspen Institute, heading the China Fellowship Program, which aims to select and energize China’s private sector business leaders to move from success…

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

Greg Gershuny is the Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program (EEP).

Elliot Gerson is the executive vice president at the Aspen Institute responsible for its Policy Programs, its Public Programs and its relations with its International Partners. The Institute’s more than…

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

Haley Glover is the director of UpSkill America, an initiative of the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program.

Kathleen “Kat” Godfrey is Deputy Director at the Aspen Institute Rodel Fellowships in Public Leadership, which identifies and brings together the nation’s most promising young political leaders to study and…

Taylor Goelz, MS/MPP, is the Program Manager for the Energy & Environment Program (EEP)’s Shipping Decarbonization Initiative for the Aspen Institute. Within this role, Taylor will apply her collaborative science…

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

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

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

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

Sarah Haight is Director of 2Gen Practice at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. The Aspen Institute’s mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan…

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seth is a 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 colleagues…

Kalissa Hendrickson is the Director of Executive Leadership Seminars for The Aspen Institute. A passionate advocate for the humanities and their role in the development of effective leadership, Kalissa manages the…

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

Zoë Herrmann serves as the Associate of Philanthropic Partnerships with the Office of Institutional Advancement. She comes to the Institute with more than six years of fundraising experience at nonprofits…

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

Tonya Hinch joined the Aspen Institute as Managing Director of the Henry Crown Fellowship Program in early 2014 and took the helm as Executive Director in 2018. She relocated from…

Danielle Horton is the Program Coordinator for 2Gen Practice at Ascend for the Aspen Institute. As a Program Coordinator, Danielle assists with all things logistics when it comes to handling…

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…

Julia Hrabovsky is the Administrative Coordinator for the Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies at the Aspen Institute, working with Acting Director Lissa Ballinger to cultivate an impactful and inclusive…

Dana Hyde was nominated by President Obama to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) in September 2013, and unanimously confirmed by the Senate in May…

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

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

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

Kate Jaffee is the Assistant Director for Climate and Environment.

As the managing director for the Citizenship and American Identity Program, Caroline manages initiatives focused on the challenge of sustaining strong citizenship in America and coherent national identity in an…

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

Michael A. Jean has worked in the field of grant administration and proposal development for both the non-profit and local government sectors for nearly three decades. He was first introduced…

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

Steve Johnson joined the Aspen Institute as the graphic design specialist in 2000. He is responsible for the design concept and production of more than 100 Aspen Institute books, brochures,…

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

Jennifer Jones joined the Institute in 2001 serving as Accounting Manager of the Wye Accounting Office.  In 2006, she was promoted to Director of Accounting Operations responsible for the Audit…

Lisa Jones is the Aspen Institute’s Deputy General Counsel, responsible for managing the Institute’s legal affairs, mitigating legal risk and advising on a wide array of legal issues for the…

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

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

Ruth 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,…

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

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…

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

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…

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

Mina Kirk is the Senior Program Manager for the Future of Wealth Initiative.

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…

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

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

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

Pherabe Kolb is the Aspen Institute’s Vice President of Operational Effectiveness & Enterprise Risk Management. She was appointed to this new role in October 2018 to lead the mitigation of…

Anee Korme serves as the inaugural Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) on the People and Culture team at the Aspen Institute. She is a passionate diversity advocate, consultant,…

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

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

Corby Kummer is executive director of Food & Society at the Aspen Institute, a senior lecturer at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science, and a senior editor of The…

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

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

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

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

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

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.…

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

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

Linda Lehrer is Director of New York Public Programs for the Aspen Institute, managing the Institute’s NYC-based public programs such as the “Conversations with Great Leaders” series and Book Talks.…

Jennifer has spent her career working to ensure all young people have the opportunity to thrive. As the Deputy Director for the Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program, she has…

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

Charlotte Lewis is a Program Associate, Events & Global Operations for the Aspen Global Leadership Network. Charlotte supports the planning and execution of a variety of AGLN events, including global…

Haili Lewis is a Program Associate at the Stevens Initiative. In her role, Haili plans and executes the program’s events and develops and implements the program’s communications strategy. Before joining the…

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

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

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

Tommy Loper is passionate about building a better tomorrow for humankind by bringing people together in meaningful work and relationship. He is Vice President, Office of Operations & Strategic Initiatives,…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Erika Mallin has dedicated her career to New York City arts and government, including most recently as Signature Theatre’s Executive Director for ten years. Under her leadership, Signature became one…

As the Senior Manager, Risk & Operations, Rachel Mallison provides risk consultation and support to the Aspen Institute, enabling its programs and departments to manage and mitigate risks that could…

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

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

Maryna Markowicz is currently a Program Associate with the Executive Leadership Seminars at the Aspen Institute, overseeing programs for organizations. In this capacity, Maryna works closely with leading businesses and…

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

Timothy Mason is Assistant Director for Energy & Mitigation Policy at the Aspen Institute Energy & Environment Program, where he leads high-level, nonpartisan forums which bring together top experts from…

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Sabrina is the Sports and Society Program Assistant and supports several projects including community surveys and reports, Project Play initiatives, and Reimagining School Sports. She also assists with general operations.

Nancy McGaw is Senior Advisor of the Aspen Institute Business & Society Program (Aspen BSP). She leads corporate programs designed to cultivate leaders and achieve Aspen BSP’’s mission of aligning…

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

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

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…

Veronica is an executive assistant at Ascend at the Aspen Institute.  The Aspen Institute’s mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan venue for…

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

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

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

Julia Merjan is the Program Development Associate with the Aspen Institute’s Energy & Environment Program. In this role, Julia plays a critical role in supporting the program to meet its…

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

Biophysicist, Educator, and Science Advocate

Azalea Millan is 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…

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

Scott Miller is originally from Baltimore, MD and attended the University of Maryland at College Park, graduating in 1997. He has two B.A.s in Finance and Accounting from the University…

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

Vincent is a Project Manager of the Sport & Society Program with responsibility for driving Project Play's school sport and coaching portfolios.

As Senior Manager for Corporate & Foundation Relations at the Aspen Institute, Laurie builds and manages relationships with key organizational funders across a multitude of issue areas. She works closely…

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

Stephanie Montaño is a program manager with the College Excellence Program, where she supports the New Presidents Fellowship and the Alumni Network which aims to address access and equity in…

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

Jordan is the Program Coordinator for the Aspen Management Partnership for Health. Prior to joining the team, Jordan was a Community Health & HIV/AIDS Prevention volunteer in Namibia with the…

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

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

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

Mumbi joins the Executive Leadership Seminars program as the Seminars Program and Experience Manager. Directly prior to joining The Aspen Institute, she worked for the Council on Social Work Education,…

Aaron Myers guides overall digital strategy for the Institute and leads the organization’s digital team. He oversees outreach using the web, email, social media, online video, and other digital tools.…

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

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

Maria Oah serves as Community Coordinator for Weave: the Social Fabric Project. Growing up as a daughter of immigrants, she witnessed the effects of disconnection within her circle of family…

Jacqueline Olivas-Sison is a Program Coordinator for the Public Programs team at the Aspen Institute where she works on the annual Aspen Ideas Festival and Aspen Ideas Climate. Prior to…

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…

María Ortiz Pérez is the Managing Director of the Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program (EEP).

Yazmin Padilla is a program associate within the College Excellence Program, where she provides support to the American Talent Initiative (ATI). Yazmin’s responsibilities include managing ATI’s partnership with the Kessler…

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…

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…

Adam Parker is the Senior Convenings Manager for Ascend at the Aspen Institute. Prior to joining Ascend, he worked as the Associate Director for Special Events and Event Technology at…

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

Aspen, Colorado

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…

Nadia Phyu is the Program Assistant with the Energy and Environment Program. Before joining the Aspen Institute, Nadia served as the Project and Operations Assistant at Remineralize the Earth, a…

Jim Pickup is the Aspen Institute’s General Counsel, serving as the organization’s primary attorney. He is also President and CEO of the Middle East Investment Initiative (MEII), which is a…

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

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

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

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

Diamond Powell is an Events and Programming Coordinator within the Office of Institutional Advancement for the Society of Fellows. Before Diamond joined the institute in 2022, she was a Management…

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

Jon manages press outreach and media relations across the Aspen Institute. Working within the Communications team, he is responsible for raising the overall media profile of the Aspen Institute and…

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

Andrew came to the Aspen Institute after spending more than 20 years as a foreign correspondent with Reuters, reporting on everything from post-Tiananmen China to the Baghdad trial of Saddam…

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…

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,…

Adam Rabinowitz is a senior communications manager at the College Excellence program, focused on showcasing and amplifying bachelor’s attainment projects like the American Talent Initiative (ATI), a collective of 128…

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

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

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

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…

Hannah is the Development Associate for the Leadership Division. In her role, she works closely with the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement, supporting the fundraising activities of the Aspen…

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…

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…

John A. (Jack) Riggs is a Senior Fellow at the Aspen Institute, where he directed its Program on Energy and Environment from 1995 to 2006. He was Principal Deputy Assistant…

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

Mary Rittling is a senior fellow at the College Excellence Program, focusing on the preparation of the next generation of community college leaders. Mary served as president of Davidson-Davie Community…

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

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…

Dana G. Rodriguez is a Program Assistant for Ocean and Climate with the Energy and Environment Program.

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

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

Jade Rouse is a 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 grantmaking…

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

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

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

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

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

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

Laura Schifter is a senior fellow with the Energy and Environment program leading the K12 Climate Action initiative. Laura is also a lecturer on education with the Harvard Graduate School…

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

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

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

Beth 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…

Sogand Sepassi is the senior publications manager at the Aspen Institute, where she oversees the production of Aspen Institute books, brochures, programs, and annual reports. Before joining the Institute, Sogand…

Lori Severens is the 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…

Andie Shafer is Senior Program Associate at the Stevens Initiative, where she oversees the Initiative’s grant portfolio and awardee programs. In addition to program oversight, Andie provides technical support to…

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

Applied Behavioral Scientist

Henry Shepherd is Assistant Director of the Stevens Initiative. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, he was a student in the Master of Science in Foreign Service program at Georgetown University,…

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

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

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

Marjorie has more than 20 years of experience in advancing the status of women and families at local, state, national, and international levels. She formerly served as program officer at…

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…

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

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

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

Emily Esfahani Smith is a writer in Washington DC. Her book The Power of Meaning was published in 2017 by Crown and has been translated into 16 different languages. The…

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

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

Jim Spiegelman serves as Vice President and Chief of Staff at the Aspen Institute. As a member of the senior leadership team, Jim works across the Institute’s divisions and programs…

Faye (she/her) is a Policy Associate on the Policy and Market Solutions team for the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program.

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

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

Chloé Tabah is the Associate Director for Programs of the Society of Fellows at the Aspen Institute. Chloé works to build the vital philanthropic and intellectual partnerships so critical to…

Quynh is the Program Associate for Seminars with the Henry Crown Fellowship at the Aspen Institute. In this capacity, Quynh is responsible for the planning and coordination of HCF seminars…

Caroline Tory is the Associate Director for Aspen Words, overseeing general administration, financial management, events and strategic messaging for AW.  During her 6+ years with the Aspen Institute, she has held several…

Sariah Toze is the program associate for the Ascend Network and outreach at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. The Aspen Institute’s mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values…

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…

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

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

Executive Director of Liberated Success

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alexa Wahl joined the Aspen Institute as web editor in July 2003. Prior to joining the Institute, Alexa helped to manage websites at Nasdaq and The Greater Washington Board of Trade.…

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

Sophia Wallace is the former Intern and current Program Associate for the International Partners team where she assists the Director in growing Aspen’s global network of 12 international partners and…

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.

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

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

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

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

Robert Weinberger is a former Senior Fellow for the Financial Security Program and specializes in tax and financial services policy. Mr. Weinberger is the former Vice President for Government Relations…

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

James White is 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…

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

Ross Wiener is a vice president at the Aspen Institute and executive director of the Education & Society Program. Ross leads a team of educators and analysts in creating rich…

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

Clarke is the Senior Communications Manager for the Energy and Environment Program at the Aspen Institute where she creates compelling and thoughtful messaging for new and existing projects ranging from…

Matt Windholz is the Audio Video Services Manager for the Aspen Institute campus in Aspen Colorado.  He oversees and manages event technical details on and off campus, and he is…

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

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

Joshua Wyner is founder and executive director of the College Excellence Program at the Aspen Institute, where he also serves as a vice president. CEP aims to advance college and…

Ms. Young is the Grants Management Associate for the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program (EOP). She is responsible for accounts payable, timesheet data entry and data management, and assists with…

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

Roberta Zapf joined the ANDE team as Executive Assistant in July 2017. In her previous role as Administrative Assistant for the Social Performance Task Force (SPTF), Roberta worked to clarify…

Sarah Zetterli serves as Associate Director, Finance and Operations, of the Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation. Sarah works with the Vice President/Executive Director of the Program on Philanthropy and…

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

Serving Communities of the Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valleys through the Hurst Community Initiative