Our Experts & Staff
Our experts focus on an array of relevant critical issues and ideas. They come from a diverse range of backgrounds and have made it their mission to further the ideals of the Aspen Institute.
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Dan PorterfieldPresident and CEOThe Aspen Institute ...Daniel R. Porterfield, Ph.D., has served as President and CEO of the Aspen Institute since June 2018. He was selected by the Institute’s Board of Trustees because of his intellectual…View Profile -
Sam AbdelhamidVideo Production ManagerCommunications ...Sam Abdelhamid serves as the key authority on video content across the Institute. He bridges the public affairs and digital teams to consistently enhance the Institute’s brand and reach through…View Profile -
Mohamed Abdel-KaderExecutive DirectorMohamed Abdel-Kader is Executive Director of the Stevens Initiative.View Profile -
Mina AlemzadehProgram and Membership AssociateMina joined ANDE as a Program Coordinator in July 2015. She has experience providing operations, development and casework support to a range of non-profit organizations working to end social injustice.…View Profile -
Jamie L. AlexanderSenior FellowJamiel L. Alexander is the Senior Fellow for Aspen Institute’s Forum for Community Solutions.View Profile -
Brianna AllenDevelopment AssociateBrianna joined ANDE as the Development Associate in July 2017. She has spent 5+ years in the social sector and has worked at a range of organizations, from large international…View Profile -
Kathryn AlvarezAssociate Director for AdministrationKathryn Alvarez serves as Associate Director for Administration for the Future of Work InitiativeView Profile -
Sarah AlvarezSr. Program Associate, FIELDSarah Alvarez currently serves as Sr. Program Associate for the Microenterprise Fund for Innovation, Effectiveness, Learning, and Dissemination (FIELD)—an initiative of the Economic Opportunities Program—which advances business ownership as an…View Profile -
Melody BarnesChairForum for Community Solutions ...Melody Barnes serves as the chair of the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions and Opportunity Youth Forum. She is co-founder and principal of MB2 Solutions, a domestic strategy firm, and a senior fellow…View Profile -
Ranya BautistaProject CoordinatorRanya Bautista is Project Coordinator for the Sports & Society Program's Project Play: Harlem model community initiative.View Profile -
Melissa BearAssociate DirectorMelissa Bear serves as the Associate Director of The Race Card Project founded in 2010. Melissa’s responsibilities include business development, program management, digital content administration, along with collecting and sharing…View Profile -
Desirée BeebeDirector of Special Events and Donor RelationsOffice of Institutional Advanc ...Desirée Beebe is the Director of Special Events and Donor Relations for the office of Institutional Advancement.View Profile -
Millicent BenderSenior Program ManagerMillicent Bender is a Senior Program Manager at the College Excellence Program, where she oversees the development of curricula for leadership programs, including the Aspen Presidential Fellowship, and synthesizes learning…View Profile
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Megan BentzinStewardship and Cultivation AssociateMegan Bentzin serves as the Society of Fellows (SOF) Stewardship and Cultivation Associate in the Office of Institutional Advancement.View Profile
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Ben BerlinerCommunications CoordinatorCommunications ...Ben Berliner joined the Aspen Institute in 2018 as communications coordinator and works to support a range of communications efforts including the Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series and the…View Profile -
Keith BerwickFounding Executive DirectorHenry Crown Fellowship Program ...Keith Berwick is a senior fellow of the Aspen Institute and inaugural holder of the Keith Berwick Chair of Leadership. As such he moderates seminars for various programs of the…View Profile -
Leah BitounisSpecial Projects OfficerSpecial Projects for the Offic ...Leah Bitounis is the Special Projects Officer for the Aspen Strategy GroupView Profile -
Amy BlairResearch DirectorEconomic Opportunities Program ...Amy Blair is research director of the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program. She has served as lead researcher/evaluator on a wide range of projects designed to promote learning about highly…View Profile -
Belén BonillaWilliam Randolph Hearst FellowBelén is the Fall 2018 William Randolph Hearst Fellow for the Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation, where she provides research support for the team’s philanthropy and nonprofit work. Prior…View Profile -
Kitty BooneVice President, Executive Director Public ProgramsExecutive Director, Aspen Idea ...Vice President, Public Programs and Executive Director, Aspen Ideas Festival, Kitty is responsible for oversight of a broad array of public facing programs and events at the Aspen Institute. She…View Profile -
Rachel BotosProgram AssociateRachel Botos joined the Business & Society Program in February 2018. As Program Associate, she supports the Programs work to cultivate leaders, including the First Movers Fellowship Program and Aspen…View Profile -
Lindsey BottsFormer Executive Assistant & Program CoordinatorEconomic Opportunities Program ...Lindsey Botts served as Executive Assistant and Program Coordinator for the Economic Opportunities Program from December 2016 to July 2018. As EOP’s program coordinator, Lindsey provided comprehensive administrative support to…View Profile -
Jennifer BradleyExecutive DirectorCenter for Urban Innovation ...Jennifer Bradley is the Founding Director of the Center for Urban Innovation at the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Sheri BradyAssociate Director for Strategic PartnershipsAspen Forum for Community Solu ...Sheri Brady is the Associate Director for Strategic Partnerships at Aspen Forum for Community Solutions.View Profile -
Killeen BrettmannManaging DirectorPublic Programs & Aspen Ideas ...Managing Director, Killeen Brettmann is responsible for the Aspen Ideas Festival, a week-long conference that is hosted annually each summer in Aspen. Brettmann is responsible for corporate fundraising and Underwriter…View Profile -
Todd BreyfogleDirector of SeminarsTodd Breyfogle is Director of Seminars for the Aspen Institute, overseeing a number of seminar offerings.View Profile -
Adrienne BrodeurExecutive DirectorAdrienne Brodeur is an award-winning editor and published author with more than fifteen years of writing, editing and publishing experience, in books as well as magazines. She founded the literary…View Profile -
David BrooksExecutive DirectorThe Aspen Institute ...David Brooks joined the Aspen Institute as an Executive Director in March 2018 to spearhead a bold new project aimed at bridging the differences that divide Americans and seeking out…View Profile -
Zoë BrownProgram ManagerAspen Community Programs ...Zoë Brown is a program manager for Aspen Community Programs at the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Katie BryanCommunications ManagerKatie manages the overall communications strategy and tactics for FSP with a focus on digital content.View Profile -
Stephanie BuckCommunications AssociateStephanie joined ANDE in February of 2015 and supports the team’s strategic development and communications efforts, and in July 2017 took on a role focused on ANDE’s external communications. She…View Profile -
Nicholas BurnsAspen Strategy Group DirectorProfessor of the Practice of D ...Nicholas Burns is the Roy and Barbara Goodman Family Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. He is Faculty Chair of the…View Profile -
Johnny CampoFinancial ManagerView Profile -
John CarlinCyber Program ChairGlobal Chair, Risk and Crisis ...John Carlin, the chair of the Aspen Institute’s Cybersecurity & Technology Program, recently left the Obama administration after serving as Assistant Attorney General for National Security, the Department of Justice’s…View Profile -
Maggie CarrollProgram Manager, EnergyMaggie Carroll is the Energy Program Manager with the Energy and Environment Program at the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Cordell Carter, IIExecutive DirectorSocrates Program ...Nationally recognized for cross-sector successes in philanthropy, education and technology. Currently leading the Aspen Institute Socrates Program, a global education forum for emerging leaders. Previous leadership roles with the Bill…View Profile -
Dana CarylProgram ManagerBusiness and Society Program ...Dana Caryl has worked for the Aspen Institute Business and Society Program (BSP) since its inception in 1998 and was, in fact, the program’s first employee. As the Program Manager…View Profile
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Kiahna F. CassellProject DirectorCommunications & Society Progr ...Project Director responsible for the Aspen Institute Symposium on the State of Race in America and the Roundtable on Institutional InnovationView Profile -
Meryl Justin ChertoffExecutive DirectorMeryl Justin Chertoff is Executive Director of The Aspen Institute’s Justice and Society Program. She is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Georgetown Law, where she teaches about state government,…View Profile -
Devin ChesneyDirector, Strategic DevelopmentDevin 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 ChopivskyDirectorA native of Washington, DC, Alexa Chopivsky received a Bachelor’s degree from Yale University with distinction in Russian & East European Studies and Political Science, a Master’s degree from Columbia…View Profile -
Eana ChungSystems SpecialistEana Chung is the systems specialist for the Aspen Global Leadership Network with The Aspen Institute. She focuses on developing and managing technical systems to support the efficiency, integration, and…View Profile -
Peggy ClarkExecutive DirectorPeggy Clark is Vice President of Policy Programs and Executive Director of Aspen Global Innovators Group. Peggy has had a 30-year career working on issues of poverty alleviation, global health,…View Profile -
Molly ClickExecutive AssistantYouth & Engagement Programs ...Molly Click serves as the executive assistant to Raj Vinnakota, while supporting and collaborating with the entire Youth and Engagement Programs team. Prior to joining the Division, Molly enjoyed years…View Profile -
Rima CohenManaging DirectorHealth Innovators Fellowship ...Rima Cohen is the former counselor for health policy to the Secretary at the Department of Health and Human Services where she advised the Secretary on a range of health…View Profile -
Michael ConathanExecutive DirectorMichael Conathan serves as the Executive Director of the Aspen Institute High Seas Initiative.View Profile -
Matt ConnollySenior Digital Editor and ProducerMatt Connolly joined the Aspen Institute as senior digital editor and producer in January 2017. He oversees the Institute’s digital channels and editorial content. Before joining the Aspen Institute, Matt…View Profile -
Maureen ConwayVP for Policy ProgramsExecutive Director, Economic O ...Maureen Conway serves as Vice President for Policy Programs at the Aspen Institute and as Executive Director of the Institute’s Economic Opportunities Program (EOP). Ms. Conway founded EOP’s Workforce Strategies…View Profile -
Nicole CoreaManaging Editor, IDEAS: The Magazine of the Aspen InstituteCommunications ...Nicole Corea is the managing editor of IDEAS: The Magazine of the Aspen Institute. She also writes for and helps oversee the Institute’s blog. Prior to joining the Institute in…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 PartnershipsDeb 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 -
Willow DarsieManaging Director, Leadership Programs and PartnershipsLeadership Programs and Partne ...Willow Darsie joined the Aspen Global Leadership Network team in January 2015 and manages the network of geographical (Africa, Central America, India, Middle East, and China) and functional leadership initiatives…View Profile -
Abigayle DavidsonResearch AnalystAbby joined ANDE in January 2016 and supports the research initiative, with a special focus on the role of accelerators in emerging markets. She served two years with ForgottenSong, a…View Profile -
Brittney DavidsonSenior Program ManagerBrittney Davidson is a Senior Program Manager at the College Excellence Program.View Profile
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Amy DeMariaExecutive Vice PresidentCommunications and Marketing ...Amy is a nonprofit communications and marketing leader with a track record of building award-winning communications and marketing programs in high-profile nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, she…View Profile -
Sandhya DeshettySenior Program AssociateSandhya Deshetty is Senior Program Associate in the Aspen Institute’s Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation.View Profile -
Avonique (Nikki) DeVignesAssistant Director of OperationsNikki DeVignes is the Assistant Director of Operations with the Energy and Environment Program where she leads operations, logistics, finance, and accounting as well as provides critical support for all…View Profile
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David Devlin-FoltzVice President Impact Assessment and Executive DirectorVice President, Impact Assessm ...David Devlin-Foltz directs the Aspen Planning and Evaluation Program at the Aspen Institute and serves as the Aspen Institute’s Vice President, Impact Assessment. Since coming to the Institute in 1993,…View Profile -
Amrit DhillonAssociate Director of ProgramsAmrit Dhillon serves as the associate director of programs for The Bridge, a new program on race, identity and inclusion. She is responsible for designing, developing and implementing new initiatives.…View Profile -
Susanna DilliplaneDeputy Director, Aspen Planning and Evaluation ProgramSusanna Dilliplane, PhD, is APEP’s Deputy Director. She brings methodological expertise and wide-ranging research experience to her work evaluating social and policy change initiatives. Drawing on her background in qualitative…View Profile -
Jennifer DonnellyProgram AssociateJennifer is currently the Program Associate with the Executive Leadership Seminars Program. Before Aspen, Jennifer was a mobilization and campaign management consultant at Precision Strategies; developing strategic campaigns and implementing…View Profile -
Katie DrasserManaging DirectorDirector, Aspen in the Bay Are ...View Profile -
Maribel DuranAssistant Director for Strategy and OperationsMaribel Duran is the Assistant Director for Strategy and Operations with the Education & Society Program at the Aspen Institute. In this role, Maribel oversees the operations, financial, and administrative…View Profile -
Susannah EasthamDirector, Membership and ProgramsSusannah joined ANDE with six years of experience in program management and community engagement in domestic and international start-ups and foundations committed to social good. Susannah’s socially focused career includes…View Profile -
Mickey EdwardsVice President and Program DirectorRodel Public Leadership Fellow ...Mickey Edwards was a member of Congress for 16 years, serving on the House Budget and Appropriations Committees and as a chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee. After leaving…View Profile -
Katherine EklundManager, Philanthropic Partnerships & CampaignsOffice of Institutional Advanc ...Katherine Eklund serves as Manager, Philanthropic Partnerships and Campaigns at the Aspen Institute. She supports the Institute’s strategic fundraising efforts related to capital projects, scholarships, new programming initiatives, and planned…View Profile -
Sarah EppehimerProject DirectorSarah Eppehimer is a Project Director at the Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program. In this role, Sarah develops and manages high-level Roundtables on the topics of media, communications and…View Profile -
Zachary EppsProgram ManagerThe Aspen Challenge ...Zachary Epps is a dynamic facilitator, analytical thinker, and servant leader committed to producing measurable improvements in the lives of children, youth, and families. Zachary believes that policy and programs…View Profile -
Clark ErvinChairmanHomeland Security Program ...Clark Kent Ervin is the Director of the Aspen Institute’s Homeland Security Program. He joined the Institute in 2005. Before doing so, he served as the first Inspector General of…View Profile -
Alexis EttingerSenior ManagerVentures ...Alexis Ettinger is the Senior Manager of Ventures for the Aspen Global Leadership Network (AGLN), a worldwide community of over 2300 entrepreneurial leaders from business, government and the nonprofit sectors. …View Profile -
Jenny EverettManaging DirectorJenny is the Managing Director of the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE), a global network of innovative organizations that propel entrepreneurship in emerging markets. The network’s members provide critical…View Profile -
Jaime S. FallDirector, UpSkill AmericaEconomic Opportunities Program ...Jaime S. Fall is Director of UpSkill America at the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Lauren FarelloProgram and Membership AssociateLauren joined ANDE as a Membership Program Coordinator in August 2015 after returning to DC from a year abroad teaching English to elementary and high school students near Seville, Spain.…View Profile -
Sola FarquharProgram AssociateSola joined the Institute in 2017 as a Summer Staff member for the Aspen Ideas Festivals opening three-day science and medicine conference, Spotlight Health. After graduating from Middlebury College in…View Profile -
Tom FarreyExecutive DirectorTom Farrey is Executive Director of the Sports & Society Program, which he founded in 2011 with the support of the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Charles M. FirestoneExecutive DirectorCharlie Firestone joined C&S as executive director in 1989. Since then, the program has focused on the implications of communications and information technologies for leadership; the impact of new technologies…View Profile -
Grace FisherCommunications & Program CoordinatorBefore joining the Aspen Institute, Grace served as Communications and Education Project Coordinator for the Volunteer Engagement team at United Way Worldwide (as an AmeriCorps VISTA member). She graduated from…View Profile -
Katie FitzgeraldProgram DirectorThe Aspen Challenge ...Katie Fitzgerald is the program director for the Aspen Challenge, a program of the Aspen Institute that provides a platform for young people to design solutions to some of today’s…View Profile -
Alastair FitzpayneExecutive DirectorAlastair Fitzpayne serves as Executive Director of the Future of Work InitiativeView Profile -
Natalie FosterFellowThe Future of Work Initiative ...Natalie Foster is an Aspen Institute Fellow for the Future of Work Initiative.View Profile -
Andre FountainProject CoordinatorAndre Fountain is a Project Coordinator for the Sports & Society Program. He is responsible for the execution of Project Play: Baltimore.View Profile -
Martin FoxProject CoordinatorMartin is a Project Coordinator of the Sports & Society Program and leads the program’s Project Play work in Southeast Michigan, Western New York, and Greater Rochester and the Finger…View Profile -
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 -
Amy GarmerDirector, Dialogue on Public LibrariesAs Director of the Aspen Institute Dialogue on Public Libraries, Amy Garmer is leading the launch of a new multi-year initiative to explore, develop and champion new ways of thinking about…View Profile -
Greg GershunyInterim DirectorGreg Gershuny currently serves as the Interim Director of the Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program (EEP) and is the Managing Director and the James E. Rogers Energy Fellow of…View Profile -
Elliot GersonExecutive Vice PresidentPolicy and Public Programs, In ...Elliot Gerson is an executive vice president at the Aspen Institute, responsible for its Policy Programs, its Public Programs and its relations with its international partners. The Institute’s more than…View Profile -
Carlson GiddingsProgram and Membership CoordinatorCarlson Giddings joined ANDE in July 2017 as the Program and Membership Coordinator. Carlson “Carly” recently graduated from George Washington University with a BA in International Affairs, a concentration in…View Profile -
Dan GlickmanVice PresidentDan Glickman is the Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Congressional Program, a nongovernmental, nonpartisan educational program for members of the United States Congress. The program provides lawmakers with a…View Profile -
Kristine Gloria-GarciaAssociate DirectorKristine Gloria-Garcia joined the Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program as a Project Manager in September 2016. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, Kristine served as a visiting researcher for…View Profile -
Dancey GloverProgram ManagerDancey Glover is program manager for the Aspen Global Leadership Network and Executive Assistant to Peter Reiling. She is responsible for managing and analyzing the program’s seminar curriculum, helping to…View Profile -
Kathleen GodfreyDeputy Director, Rodel FellowshipKathleen “Kat” Godfrey is Deputy Director at the Aspen Institute Rodel Fellowships in Public Leadership, which identifies and brings together the nation’s most promising young political leaders to study and…View Profile -
Abigail Golden-VazquezExecutive DirectorAs Executive Director of the Latinos and Society Program, Abigail Golden-Vazquez runs a policy program whose goal is to improve understanding of the growing Latino community and increase awareness of…View Profile -
Marisa GoldsteinSenior Research and Policy AssociateMarisa Goldstein is a Research and Policy Associate with the Education & Society Program, where she supports the Aspen Institute Senior Congressional Education Staff Network, policy roundtables, and workshops.View Profile -
Danielle M. GonzalesManaging DirectorDanielle Gonzales is the Managing Director for the Education & Society Program at the Aspen Institute. The Program works to inform, influence, and inspire education leaders across policy and practice…View Profile -
Garrett GraffExecutive DirectorGarrett Graff, the executive director of the Aspen Institute’s Cybersecurity & Technology Program, is an award-winning journalist who has spent nearly a decade covering national security. He has an extensive…View Profile -
Laurie GrayDirector of DevelopmentBusiness and Society Program ...Laurie Gray joined the Aspen Institute in 2011 as the Director of Development. Laurie manages our relationships with donors and partners, with an emphasis on building a sustainable revenue stream…View Profile
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Sarah HaightAssistant Director for Network and OutreachView 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 -
Dominique HarrisonSenior Project ManagerDominique Harrison is a Senior Project Manager at the Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program where she helps promote integrated, thoughtful, values-based decision making in the fields of communications, media…View Profile -
Christian HartranftSpecial Assistant to the PresidentThe Aspen Institute ...Christian serves as Special Assistant to Aspen Institute president and CEO Dan Porterfield. He manages communications, operations, special projects, and new initiatives in the Office of the President.View Profile -
Crystal HaylingManaging DirectorEnvironment Leaders Fellowship ...Crystal Hayling is the Managing Director for the Environment Leaders Fellowship and Senior Advisor to the Aspen Philanthropy and Society Program. She joins the Aspen Institute after six years in…View Profile -
Brittani HaywoodDigital Project ManagerCommunications ...Brittani Haywood joined the Aspen Institute as a member of the Web Team in July 2017. She supports the organization’s flagship website, AspenInstitute.org. Brittani also helps to plan independent digital…View Profile -
Seth HendersonProgram Coordinator and Allstate FellowSeth joined the Citizenship & American Identity Program in March of 2018 and supports the team’s Better Arguments Project. A new national civic initiative created to help bridge ideological divides.…View Profile -
Kalissa HendricksonSeminars ManagerKalissa Hendrickson is Seminars Manager for The Aspen Institute. A passionate advocate for the humanities and their role in the development of effective leadership, Kalissa manages the Institute’s Aspen Executive…View Profile -
Norka HilarioFinance ManagerNorka joined ANDE in June 2016 to serve as the Finance Manager. She is a Financial Management Specialist with more than 10 years of experience managing International development programs. Before…View Profile -
Tonya HinchManaging DirectorHenry Crown Fellowship Program ...Tonya Hinch recently joined the Aspen Institute as the Managing Director of the Henry Crown Fellowship Program. She relocated from Crossville, TN after selling her family business, Hinch & Associates,…View Profile -
John HoganProgram AssociateHomeland Security Program ...View Profile -
Brian HopkinsFormer Brent Scowcroft Award FellowBrian is a current Brent Scowcroft Award Fellow supporting the Aspen Strategy Group since November 2017View Profile -
Caroline HopperProgram ManagerAs the program manager for the Citizenship and American Identity Program, Caroline manages initiatives focused on the challenge of sustaining strong citizenship in America and coherent national identity in an…View Profile -
Karthik IlakkuvanProgram AssociateKarthik is a Program Associate at the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. His work at CEP focuses on the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence and the SIEMENS Technical Scholars…View Profile
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Ingrid IrigoyenDeputy DirectorIngrid Irigoyen serves as the Deputy Director of the Aspen High Seas Initiative. Prior to joining Aspen, she was a Senior Mediator and Program Manager at Meridian Institute, where she…View Profile -
Walter IsaacsonDistinguished FellowThe Aspen Institute ...Walter Isaacson is a distinguished fellow of the Aspen Institute, a nonpartisan educational and policy studies institute based in Washington, DC.View Profile -
Risa IsardProgram ManagerRisa Isard is Program Manager of the Sports & Society Program. She oversees Project Play's community-based work, including model city efforts and State of Play scans.View Profile -
Ranita JainSenior Evaluation ManagerWorkforce Strategies Initiativ ...Ms. Jain joined the Aspen Institute Workforce Strategies Initiative — an initiative of the Economic Opportunities Program — in March 2014. Ranita currently assists with the planning, management and implementation…View Profile -
Rachel JamesProgram CoordinatorRachel James is a Program Coordinator with the College Excellence Program, where she supports leadership programming and other projects across the program. She assists with the logistics and execution of…View Profile
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Philip JavellanaSenior Communications ManagerPhilip Javellana is the communications manager for the Aspen Global Leadership Network, responsible for telling the stories of the more than 2,000 Fellows making an impact on the world s…View Profile -
Michael JeanGrants Manager/Senior Financial AnalystFinance ...View Profile -
Jacqueline M. JodlExecutive DirectorJacqueline Jodl oversees the strategic planning, financial management, and operations for the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development. Her early career began at Unilever PLC in marketing management…View Profile -
Natalie JohnsonAssociate Director, Spotlight HealthView Profile -
Steve JohnsonCreative Design ManagerCommunications ...Steve Johnson joined the Aspen Institute as the graphic design specialist in 2000. He is responsible for the design concept and production of more than 100 Aspen Institute books, brochures,…View Profile -
Tricia JohnsonEditorial DirectorPublic Programs ...Tricia is Editorial Director of Public Programs, based in Aspen, Colorado.View Profile
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Jennifer JonesVice PresidentFinance ...View Profile -
Lisa JonesDeputy General CounselView Profile -
Janice JosephSenior Program ManagerJanice Joseph is the Program Manager of Aspen Global Innovators Group where she is responsible for managing the operational functions and systems. Prior to joining the team, Janice was responsible…View Profile -
Ruth J. KatzExecutive DirectorRuth J. Katz is Director of the Health, Medicine and Society (HMS) Program at the Aspen Institute, an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, DC. The HMS Program…View Profile -
Patricia Kirsch KellyManaging DirectorPatricia Kelly is Director of Administration for the Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program. Her primary responsibilities for the program include management of the program’s administration and finances, and assisting…View Profile -
Randall KempnerExecutive DirectorRandall Kempner is Executive Director of the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE). As executive director of ANDE, Randall oversees the implementation of ANDE’s extensive program, research and advocacy agenda,…View Profile -
Franmarie KennedyDeputy DirectorFranmarie Kennedy is Deputy Director of the Health, Medicine and Society policy program. Over the course of her career, she has worked in all aspects of education and health policy,…View Profile -
Dulcy A. KennerAssistant DirectorConference Services ...With over 10 years of event planning and marketing experience, Dulcy supports an array of Aspen Institute programs in the preparation and execution of events ranging from 150 to 3000…View Profile -
Namita KhasatExecutive Vice PresidentFinance and Administration ...Namita Khasat provides executive leadership to the national and global financial and administrative functions for the Institute including oversight of Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, general office administration, legal, and…View Profile -
Paula KimResearch and Policy AssociatePaula Kim supports the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development’s research needs, providing analysis of the latest evidence-based studies on issues related to social, emotional, and academic development in K-12…View Profile -
Joyce KleinDirector, FIELDEconomic Opportunities Program ...Joyce Klein is the director of FIELD at the Aspen Institute, which advances business ownership as an economic opportunity strategy. Joyce has more than 20 years of experience studying and…View Profile -
Marie Cunningham KlumpCash Management SupervisorAccounting ...View Profile -
Pherabe KolbVice President of Operational Effectiveness & Enterprise Risk ManagementPherabe Kolb is the Aspen Institute’s Vice President of Operational Effectiveness & Enterprise Risk Management. She was appointed to this new role in October 2018 to lead the mitigation of…View Profile -
Marci KrivonenAssociate Editor and ProducerPublic Programs ...Marci Krivonen is associate editor and producer for Public Programs. Based in Aspen, Colorado, she works primarily on communications for the annual Aspen Ideas Festival. She creates content for the…View Profile -
Corby KummerEditor in Chief, IDEAS: The Magazine of the Aspen Institute.Corby Kummer is a senior editor at The Atlantic, where he edits articles on politics and public affairs, and editor in chief of IDEAS: The Magazine of the Aspen Institute.…View Profile -
David H. LangstaffInterim Executive Vice PresidentLeadership and Seminars ...David H. Langstaff is a business and community leader with extensive experience as Chief Executive Officer and Director of advanced technology and professional services companies.View Profile -
Tania (Nguyen) LaViolet, Ph.D.Senior Program ManagerTania LaViolet is a Senior Program Manager at the College Excellence Program, where she co-leads the management of the American Talent Initiative—a growing alliance of colleges and universities with the…View Profile
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Joan LefebvreSenior Program ManagerJoan Lefebvre is currently Senior Program Manager for meetings and spent five years consulting with Aspen Education before joining the team in 2016. She plans urban district leadership network retreats…View Profile -
Linda LehrerDirector, New York Public ProgramsLinda Lehrer is Director of New York Public Programs for the Aspen Institute, managing the Institute’s NYC-based public programs such as the “Conversations with Great Leaders” series and Book Talks.…View Profile -
Jennifer Brown LernerAssistant Director for Policy and PartnershipsJennifer Brown Lerner manages the policy efforts of the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development. She is also responsible for developing partnerships on behalf of the Commission’s efforts.…View Profile -
Haili LewisProgram Coordinator, Events and CommunicationsHaili Lewis coordinates events and communications for the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program. In her role, Haili plans and executes the program’s events, develops and implements the program’s communications strategy,…View Profile -
Elisabeth LindemuthProgram CoordinatorView Profile
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Eric LiuExecutive DirectorEric Liu is the founder of Citizen University, which works across the political spectrum to foster a culture of powerful citizenship.View Profile -
Cristal LoganVice President & DirectorAspen Community Programs ...Cristal Logan, vice president and director of Aspen Community Programs at the Aspen Institute, is responsible for creating and overseeing year-round public programs for the Aspen community.View Profile -
Tom LoperManaging DirectorResnick Aspen Action Forum & N ...Tom Loper is managing director of the Resnick Aspen Action Forum and network engagement for the Aspen Global Leadership Network. Tom leads the team responsible for all aspects of the…View Profile -
Brianna LosoyaImpact AnalystBrianna joined ANDE as an Impact Analyst in 2016. She is part of the Research and Impact team and supports ANDE members in measuring the social, economic, and environmental impact…View Profile -
Monica LozanoChairMonica Lozano is one of the most respected Hispanic business leaders in America with a thirty year record of accomplishment leading diversified media organizations. She is currently Chair of the…View Profile -
Veronica MaischProgram CoordinatorVeronica Maisch joined the Arts Program in March 2018. As Program Coordinator she supports department programs bringing together artists, advocates, and other leaders to exchange ideas and strengthen the reciprocal…View Profile -
Iris MalfetanoProgram CoordinatorBusiness and Society Program ...Iris Malfetano joined the Business and Society Program in July 2014. As Program Coordinator, she supports the Program’s work on influencing business education which includes the Faculty Pioneer Awards, the International…View Profile -
Eli MalinskyAssociate DirectorBusiness and Society Program ...Eli Malinsky joined the Business & Society program in January 2016. As Associate Director, Eli is primarily focused on the First Movers Fellowship Program, an innovation lab for exceptional business…View Profile -
Erika MallinExecutive DirectorErika Mallin has dedicated her career to New York City arts and government, including most recently as Signature Theatre’s Executive Director for ten years. Under her leadership, Signature became one…View Profile -
Tony MastriaDigital Communications AssociateEconomic Opportunities Program ...Tony oversees EOP's digital identity, including its webpages, emails, and social media.View Profile -
Shireen MathewsSocial Media CoordinatorCommunications ...Shireen Mathews joined the Aspen Institute in 2017 as Social Media Coordinator and works to expand the Institute’s presence on social media and supports a variety of communications efforts. Prior…View Profile -
Stephenie MaurerVice President of Institutional AdvancementStephenie Maurer serves as Vice President of Institutional Advancement at the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Kajsa MayoBrent Scowcroft Award FellowKajsa is a current Brent Scowcroft Award Fellow supporting the Aspen Strategy Group since October 2017View Profile -
Erin McAlisterCommunications ManagerErin McAlister serves as Communications Manager for the Future of Work InitiativeView Profile -
Linda McDonnellReading Production CoordinatorSeminars ...Linda McDonnell is Reading Production Coordinator for the Aspen Institute Executive Leadership Development Department.View Profile
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Michael McGarrahResearch & Policy AssociateMichael McGarrah supports the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development’s research needs, providing analysis of the latest evidence-based studies on issues related to social, emotional, and academic development…View Profile -
Nancy McGawDeputy DirectorBusiness and Society Program ...Nancy McGaw is Deputy Director of the Aspen Institute Business & Society Program (Aspen BSP). She leads corporate programs designed to cultivate leaders and achieve Aspen BSP’s mission of aligning…View Profile -
Katherine Lucas McKayProgram ManagerFinancial Security Program ...Katherine supports EPIC and other FSP initiatives through research, writing, and policy analysis.View Profile -
Ashley MeederProgram & Operations CoordinatorAshley Meeder is the Program and Operations Coordinator at the College Excellence Program. In her role, Ashley supports all of CEP’s initiatives by providing operational, administrative, and logistical support to…View Profile
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Jonathan MelgaardProgram CoordinatorPublic Programs ...Jonathan Melgaard has served as a program coordinator with the Aspen Ideas Festival and the Aspen Institute's Public Programs since February 2018.View Profile -
Melissa MellorAssistant Director of CommunicationsMelissa Mellor develops and executes communications strategies to promote the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development and generates greater awareness about the importance of supporting students’ social, emotional,…View Profile -
Monique MilesDeputy DirectorMonique Miles is the Director of the Opportunity Youth Incentive Fund and the Deputy Director of the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions at the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Antionette MillerProgram CoordinatorAntionette Miller joined the Education & Society Program in March 2016. She has over three years of experience in both private and nonprofit sectors, providing educational and employment services to…View Profile -
Jamie MillerVice President, Director of Public ProgramsJamie is Vice President and Director of Public Programs. She joined the Institute in 2003 as the founding editor of The Aspen Idea magazine, the magazine of the Aspen Institute.…View Profile -
Scott MillerSenior Financial AnalystFinancial Services ...Scott Miller is originally from Baltimore, MD and attended the University of Maryland at College Park, graduating in 1997. He has two B.A.s in Finance and Accounting from the University…View Profile -
Lily MilwitInternLily Milwit provides daily program support to the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development in a variety of areas. She began as an intern for the Commission in…View Profile -
Cara MinardiProgram ManagerThe Aspen Challenge ...Cara Minardi is the program manager for the Aspen Challenge. Her primary responsibilities for the program are to assist in cultivating talent, to support the student teams and their project…View Profile -
David MitchellAssociate Director, Policy and Market SolutionsFinancial Security Program ...David is working to identify and advance the most promising policy and product solutions to American households’ financial challenges.View Profile -
Laurie MittenthalSenior Manager, Corporate and Foundation RelationsOffice of Institutional Advanc ...View Profile
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Monique MorantFinancial ManagerFinancial Services ...Monique Morant is the Financial Manager for the Aspen Global Leadership Network. She manages all financial matters for the AGLN including gifts, grants and scholarships. Prior to joining the Aspen…View Profile -
Jordan MorriseyProgram CoordinatorAMP Health ...Jordan is the Program Coordinator for the Aspen Management Partnership for Health. Prior to joining the team, Jordan was a Community Health & HIV/AIDS Prevention volunteer in Namibia with the…View Profile -
Marni MorseProgram ManagerMarni joined the Institute in 2017 after graduating from Princeton University with a degree in politics and minors in values in public life (ethics) and gender studies. As the Program…View Profile -
Anne MosleVice PresidentAnne Mosle is a vice president at the Aspen Institute and executive director of Ascend at the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Eric MotleyExecutive Vice President, Institutional Advancement and Corporate SecretaryEric L. Motley, Ph.D., is an executive vice president at the Aspen Institute, responsible for Institutional Advancement and governance. He previously served as Vice President and Executive Director of National…View Profile -
Deborah MurphyConference DirectorAspen ...View Profile
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Mary MwangiEast Africa Regional CoordinatorView Profile
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Aaron MyersDirector of Digital StrategyCommunications ...Aaron Myers guides overall digital strategy for the Institute and leads the organization’s digital team. He oversees outreach using the web, email, social media, online video, and other digital tools.…View Profile -
Yelena NemoySenior Associate for the Opportunity Youth Incentive FundYelena Nemoy is the Senior Associate for the Opportunity Youth Incentive Fund at the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions at the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Amanda NewmanSenior Research AssociateWorkforce Strategies Initiativ ...Amanda Newman joined the Economic Opportunities Program as a Research Associate for the Workforce Strategies Initiative in June 2016. At the Institute, Amanda works on a range of research and evaluation…View Profile -
Trent NicholsDirectorInformation Technology Servic ...View Profile -
Michele NorrisDirectorMichele Norris is one of the most trusted voices in American journalism. Her voice informed, engaged and enlightend listeners with thoughtful interviews and in depth reporting as one of the…View Profile -
Calli ObernProgram ManagerInternational Partners; Energy ...Calli Obern is a Program Manager with International Partners and the Energy and Environment Program. Calli supports the Institute’s 10 international partners to improve collaboration and strengthen the network, with…View Profile -
Megan OdettSystems SpecialistMegan joined ANDE in April 2017 as its Systems Specialist to oversee technology and information systems. She has built and managed databases and technology platforms for numerous nonprofits, including her…View Profile -
Travis OlsonProgram AssociateTravis Olson is a Program Associate for the College Excellence Program. He helps to design and implement strategies to support improvements in institutional practice and leadership, including through CEP’s role…View Profile -
Olivia O’NeilEvent AssociateOlivia O’Neil is an Event Associate for the Aspen Global Leadership Network. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, Olivia was the Associate Director of the White House Visitors Office for…View Profile -
Uzoamaka OsikhenaRegional Head, Anglophone AfricaAMP Health ...Uzo is the Regional Head of Anglophone Africa for the Aspen Management Partnership for Health. She comes to AMP Health with over 10 years of experience across the healthcare industry…View Profile -
Miguel PadróSenior Program ManagerBusiness and Society Program ...Miguel joined the Aspen Institute Business & Society Program (Aspen BSP) after working in business for 10 years, primarily in in the healthcare technology and education sectors. He currently leads…View Profile -
Stephen A. PatrickVice President & Executive DirectorStephen Patrick became the Executive Director of The Aspen Forum for Community Solutions at the Aspen Institute in November, 2012.View Profile -
Allison PerryAssociate Corporate SecretaryAspen, ColoradoView Profile -
Jim PickupGeneral CounselView Profile -
Ethan PollackAssociate Director, Research and PolicyEthan Pollack serves as Associate Director of Research and Policy for the Future of Work InitiativeView Profile -
Jonathon PriceDeputy DirectorJonathon Price is the Director for International Partners where he supports Aspen’s ten international partners. He is also the Deputy Director of the Aspen Strategy Group, a policy program of the…View Profile -
Judy PriceDirector, Aspen Wye Fellows and the Wye River campusAspen Wye Fellows and the Wye ...Judy serves as director of the Aspen Wye Fellows program.View Profile -
Jon PurvesSenior Media Relations AssociateCommunications ...Jon manages press outreach and media relations across the Aspen Institute. Working within the Communications team, he is responsible for raising the overall media profile of the Aspen Institute and…View Profile -
Andrew QuinnDirector, New Voices FellowshipAndrew came to the Aspen Institute after spending more than 20 years as a foreign correspondent with Reuters, reporting on everything from post-Tiananmen China to the Baghdad trial of Saddam…View Profile -
Ida RademacherVice President, Aspen Institute & Executive DirectorFinancial Security Program ...Working with public & private sector leaders to build financial security for all.View Profile -
Zeenat RahmanProject DirectorZeenat Rahman is the Project Director of the Inclusive America Project at the Aspen Institute. She is an expert on global youth issues, interfaith and diversity engagement, and is a…View Profile -
Raman RavindranVideo CoordinatorCommunications ...View Profile -
Libby RederSenior FellowThe Future of Work Initiative ...Libby Reder is an Aspen Institute Fellow for the Future of Work Initiative.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 -
Gina RogariProgram ManagerProgram Manager, Aspen Global ...Gina Rogari is Program Manager of the Aspen Global Innovators Group and Associate Director of the Artisan Alliance. At the Aspen Institute, she supports the Aspen Global Innovators Group’s portfolio…View Profile -
Emily RubensteinProgram CoordinatorEmily Rubenstein is the program coordinator for the Health Innovators Fellowship at the Aspen Global Leadership Network. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, Emily worked in both the educational research…View Profile -
Gabe SalkinLead EngineerDigital Team ...Gabe Salkin is the Institute’s Lead Engineer for the Digital Team, responsible for front-end development and technical management of Aspen Institute digital properties. Prior to working for the Institute, Gabe…View Profile -
Judith F. SamuelsonVice President, Founder, and Executive DirectorBusiness and Society Program ...Judy Samuelson is a vice president at the Aspen Institute and the founder and executive director of the Business and Society Program, which works to align business with the long-term…View Profile -
Cortney SandersWilliam Randolph Hearst FellowCortney is the summer William Randolph Hearst Fellow in the Aspen Institute's Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation.View Profile -
Victoria ScheffelProgram AssistantExecutive Leadership Developme ...Victoria is the Program Assistant for the Aspen Institute’s Executive Leadership Development department. She graduated from the George Washington University with a B.A. in International Affairs and Anthropology from the…View Profile -
Julie Guerrero SchorAssociate DirectorJulie Guerrero Schor is Associate Director, Finance and Programs in the Aspen Institute’s Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation.View Profile -
Cinthia Schuman OttingerDeputy Director for Philanthropy ProgramsCinthia Schuman is Deputy Director for Philanthropy Programs for The Aspen Institute’s Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation.View Profile -
Jillian ScottProgram ManagerAspen Community Programs ...Jillian Scott joined the Aspen Institute in October 2013 as a member of the Aspen Community Programs’ team (ACP) as well as the newly formed, Youth & Engagement Division.View Profile -
Brent ScowcroftAspen Strategy Group Chairman EmeritusPresident, The Scowcroft Grou ...Lieutenant General Brent Scowcroft, USAF (Ret.), is President of The Scowcroft Group, Inc., an international business advisory firm. General Scowcroft is also the founder and President of The Forum for…View Profile -
Beth SemelSenior Program AssociateBeth currently serves as Senior Program Associate for the Aspen Institute Rodel Fellowships in Public Leadership, which identifies and brings together the nation’s most promising young political leaders. She previously…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 AssociateAndie Shafer is Senior Program Associate at the Stevens Initiative, where she oversees the Initiative’s grant portfolio and awardee programs. In addition to program oversight, Andie provides technical support to…View Profile -
Henry ShepherdAssistant DirectorHenry Shepherd is Assistant Director of the Stevens Initiative. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, he was a student in the Master of Science in Foreign Service program at Georgetown University,…View Profile -
Christine ShiauAssistant DirectorChristine Shiau is Assistant Director of the Stevens Initiative. Christine joined the Initiative following a career in the public and private sectors specializing in finance, accounting, compliance, and grants management. Preceding…View Profile -
Lisa ShipleyDirector, Operations and TalentLisa joined ANDE in April 2017 bringing 20 years of program management and operations expertise. Lisa works closely with the ANDE executive team to ensure delivery on key strategic priorities,…View Profile -
Jennifer SimpsonManaging DirectorFinance Leaders Fellowship ...Jennifer Simpson is the managing director of the Finance Leaders Fellowship.View Profile -
Sarah Sims-PokropskiDirectorOffice Administration and Conf ...View Profile -
Sean SmithOffice Services AssociateAdministration ...View Profile -
Joanna Smith-RamaniManaging DirectorFinancial Security Program ...Joanna is the Managing Director for FSP, overseeing all program strategy and workView Profile -
Jon SolomonEditorial DirectorJon Solomon is editorial director of the Sports & Society Program. He oversees communications platforms, develops content, and manages select projects within Project Play.View Profile -
Julie SongProgram ManagerJulie Song is the program manager for the Middle East Leadership Initiative and the China Fellowship Program at the Aspen Global Leadership Network.View Profile -
James M. SpiegelmanVice President and Chief of StaffThe Aspen Institute ...Jim Spiegelman serves as Vice President and Chief of Staff to President and CEO Dan Porterfield. As a member of the senior leadership team, Jim works across the Institute’s divisions…View Profile -
Silbi Kelly StaintonDeputy DirectorSociety of Fellows ...Silbi Kelly Stainton serves as the Deputy Director for the Aspen Institutes Society of Fellows. She curates programming for and supports the cultivation and stewardship of this important constituency of…View Profile -
Erik StegmanExecutive DirectorErik Stegman, Carry the Kettle First Nation (Assiniboine), is Executive Director at the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute. Before joining the CNAY team, Erik led field…View Profile -
Emily StetsProject CoordinatorEmily joined Project Play in 2018 to co-create and execute the annual Project Play Summit, the nation’s premier gathering of youth, sport and health, and support the groundbreaking Project Play…View Profile -
Zach St. LouisDigital Associate and ProducerCommunications ...As digital associate and producer, Zach co-hosts and co-produces the Institute’s podcast Aspen Insight , assists with the creation of digital content for the Aspen Institute, and supports the public affairs…View Profile -
Rachel SverdloveProgram ManagerAspen X, One Day University fo ...AspenX, One Day University for High School Students, Young Adult ForumView Profile -
Chloe TabahDevelopment ManagerChloe Tabah currently serves as Development Manager for the Aspen Institutes Society of Fellows (SOF) program under the umbrella of the Office of Institutional Advancement. She works to curate year-round…View Profile -
Robert G. Templin, Jr., Ed.D.Senior FellowBob Templin is a Senior Fellow in the College Excellence Program, focusing on the preparation of the next generation of community college leaders. He has particular interest in cultivating leaders…View Profile -
Janet TopolskyExecutive DirectorCommunity Strategies Group ...For 35 years, Janet has helped community leaders, organizations and policymakers across the country find, create and spread development strategies that work. At CSG since 1993, Topolsky has specialized in…View Profile -
Natalie TraversDirectorArcheType, Youth Commission on ...Working in creative and collaborative environments throughout much of her career, Natalie has been able to discover a true passion for applying ingenuity to overcome challenges and an affinity for…View Profile -
Emma UmanProgram Manager100,000 Opportunities Initiati ...Emma Uman is Program Manager for the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative Demonstration Cities. The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative is an employer-led coalition committed to training and hiring 100,000 opportunity youth by 2018.…View Profile -
Arica Van BoxtelManager, Communications and DigitalCommunications ...As social media manager, Arica Van Boxtel develops and manages the Institute’s content across social platforms and supports a variety of communication efforts, including events and media relations. She was…View Profile -
Vivian VazquezResearch Assistant, Workforce Strategies InitiativeVivian Vazquez is a Research Assistant for the Economic Opportunities Program’s Workforce Strategies Initiative.View Profile
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Christine J. VincentProject Director, Artist-Endowed Foundations InitiativeChristine J. Vincent is Project Director for the Artist-Endowed Foundations Initiative within the Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation.View Profile -
Peter WaandersDirectorPeter Waanders has served as Director for the Society of Fellows (SOF) since 2011. This includes overseeing the programming, cultivation and stewardship of this important group of engaged supporters.View Profile -
Alexa WahlManager, Digital ProductionCommunications ...Alexa Wahl joined the Aspen Institute as web editor in July 2003. Prior to joining the Institute, Alexa helped to manage websites at Nasdaq and The Greater Washington Board of Trade.…View Profile -
Jane WalesVice President and Executive DirectorJane Wales is Vice President, Philanthropy and Society of the Aspen Institute and Executive Director of its Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation.View Profile -
Rob WalkerExecutive DirectorHomeland Security Program ...Rob Walker is the Executive Director, Homeland Security Program at the Aspen Institute and oversees the development and execution of the Aspen Security Forum and other projects under that program…View Profile -
Morgan WalshAdministrative AssistantMorgan is an administrative assistant with Aspen Community Programs and involved in supporting all aspects of Aspen Institute public events and seminars, including Teen Socrates, a Youth & Engagement Program.View Profile -
Katya WanzerSenior Program AssociateKatya Wanzer is the Senior Program Associate for the Health, Medicine and Society Program at the Aspen Institute.View Profile -
Becky WardDirector, Aspen FacilitiesBecky Ward serves as Director, Aspen Facilities. She oversees the Institute’s property in Aspen, and works closely with the management of the Aspen Meadows Hotel and Conference Center. Becky holds a…View Profile -
Robert WeinbergerSenior FellowFinancial Security Program ...Robert Weinberger is a former Senior Fellow for the Financial Security Program and specializes in tax and financial services policy. Mr. Weinberger is the former Vice President for Government Relations…View Profile -
James WhiteProgram CoordinatorYouth & Engagement Programs ...James White is Youth and Engagement Programs’ communications and program coordinator. A native New Orleanian, James earned a BS in Communication with concentrations in Media Studies and Persuasion and Social…View Profile -
Ross WienerVice President, Aspen Institute; Executive Director, Education and Society ProgramRoss Wiener is a vice president at the Aspen Institute and executive director of the Education & Society Program. Ross leads a team of educators and analysts in creating rich…View Profile -
Shaquila WilliamsCommunications and Systems AssociateShaquila Williams is the communications and systems associate for the Aspen Global Leadership Network. After working as an operations analyst with Burger King Corporation in Miami, Shaquila entered the non-profit…View Profile -
Keith Witham, Ph.D.Deputy DirectorKeith Witham is deputy director of the College Excellence Program, where he oversees the program’s work to advance practices and leadership strategies that significantly improve community college student outcomes. Prior…View Profile
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Josh WynerVice President, The Aspen Institute; Founder and Executive Director, College Excellence ProgramJoshua Wyner is founder and Executive Director of the College Excellence Program at the Aspen Institute, where he also serves as a Vice President. The Program aims to advance higher…View Profile -
Sinin YoungGrants Management AssociateEconomic Opportunities Program ...Ms. Young is the Grants Management Associate for the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program (EOP). She is responsible for accounts payable, timesheet data entry and data management, and assists with…View Profile -
Roberta ZapfExecutive AssistantRoberta Zapf joined the ANDE team as Executive Assistant in July 2017. In her previous role as Administrative Assistant for the Social Performance Task Force (SPTF), Roberta worked to clarify…View Profile -
Lisa ZhuVice PresidentHuman Resources ...As Vice President for Facilities and Human Resources, Lisa Zhu has oversight for the Institute’s campuses and hotel management contracts for Aspen, CO and for Wye River, and office administration…View Profile -
Stacy ZimmermanProgram AssociateStacy Zimmerman is Program Associate for Recruitment with the Henry Crown Fellowship at the Aspen Institute. Prior to this she worked in higher education recruiting for Simmons College Master of…View Profile
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AGLN FellowsFaculty FellowsThe Aspen Global Leadership Network (AGLN) is a worldwide community of successful, high-integrity, entrepreneurial leaders, called “Aspen Global Leadership Fellows”. Because of their demonstrated leadership accomplishments and abilities, these Fellows have been selected to be part…View AGLN Fellows
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Aspen Wye FellowsSupporting FellowsThe Aspen Wye Fellows is a group of Chesapeake Bay area residents who share the Aspen Institute’s interest in global dialogue and who play a key role in sustaining the Institute’s mission, expanding its programs, and…View Aspen Wye Fellows
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Society of FellowsSupporting FellowsThe Society of Fellows is an engaged community of the Institute who both actively participate in our educational and policy studies events and provide important financial support to help sustain our mission to foster leadership based…View Society of Fellows