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.
FILTER EVENTS
Selected Filters
-
Brendan CreamerCommunications ManagerAscend ...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…View Profile -
David CroomAssistant Director for Postsecondary Achievement and InnovationAscend ...David Croom is assistant director for postsecondary achievement and innovation of Ascend at the Aspen Institute. David comes to Ascend with expertise and interest around racial equity, student finance, federal…View Profile -
Hannah FlynnExecutive AssistantAscend ...Hannah Flynn is an Executive Assistant at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. In this role, she specifically supports the Founder and Executive Director. Prior to joining Ascend, Hannah served as…View Profile -
Sarah HaightAssociate Director for Network and OutreachAscend ...Sarah Haight is Associate Director for Network and Outreach at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. The Aspen Institute’s mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide…View Profile -
Lexi IversProgram AssociateAscend ...Lexi Ivers is the Program Associate for the Postsecondary Success for Parents (PSP) Initiative at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. Lexi is a family advocate and technology enthusiast passionate about…View Profile -
Chidi JenkinsSenior Officer for Leadership and Public PolicyAscend ...Chidi Jenkins is Ascend at the Aspen Institute’s Senior Officer for Leadership and Public Policy. In her role, Chidi has a priority focus on the Ascend Fellowship and supporting Ascend’s…View Profile -
Tiana McCoySenior Associate, Operations and ConveningsAscend ...Tiana McCoy is the senior associate for operations and convenings with Ascend at the Aspen Institute. At Ascend, Tiana supports systems and event management for the Ascend Fellowship program. Prior…View Profile -
Veronica McLaughlinExecutive AssistantAscend ...Veronica is an executive assistant at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. The Aspen Institute’s mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan venue for…View Profile -
Anne MosleVice President & Executive DirectorAscend ...Anne Mosle is a vice president at the Aspen Institute, founder and executive director of Ascend at the Aspen Institute, and co-chair of the Aspen Institute Forum on Women and…View Profile -
Shilpi NiyogiSenior Director of CommunicationsAscend ...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…View Profile -
Jasmine OliverProgram AssociateAscend ...Jasmine M. Oliver is the Operations Program Associate for Ascend at the Aspen Institute’s Operations team. In her role, Jasmine supports team operations, outreach efforts, and logistics for virtual and…View Profile -
Jennifer PocaiProgram ManagerAscend ...Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in project, program, and grant management in an educational setting. Prior to entering the realm of higher education policy and research, she was…View Profile -
Kimberly ReeseExecutive AssistantAscend ...Kimberly Reese is an Executive Assistant at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. Prior to this role, she worked as a Business Development Associate at BNY Mellon Wealth Management in Atlanta,…View Profile -
Lexi RobinsonProgram AssociateAscend ...Lexi Robinson is the Program Associate for Ascend with the Aspen Institute’s Family Prosperity initiative. In her role, she supports the design, planning, and execution of Ascend’s Family Prosperity Innovation…View Profile -
Lori SeverensAssociate Director for Leadership and DesignAscend ...Lori Severens is the associate director for leadership and design with Ascend at the Aspen Institute. She manages Ascend’s national and Colorado-focused Fellowship programs, which are values-based leadership programs for diverse…View Profile -
Marjorie SimsManaging DirectorAscend ...Marjorie has more than 20 years of experience in advancing the status of women and families at local, state, national, and international levels. She formerly served as program officer at…View Profile -
Sariah TozeProgram AssociateAscend ...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…View Profile -
Olivia TuttleProgram ManagerAscend ...Olivia Tuttle is a program manager for place-based and field-building work at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. She manages Ascend’s portfolio of work focusing on two-generation (2Gen) strategies within Los…View Profile -
James WhiteProgram ManagerAscend ...James White is a program manager for leadership and communications at Ascend at the Aspen Institute. The Aspen Institute’s mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to…View Profile
Our Teams
-
Board of TrusteesThe Board of Trustees is made up of high-level individuals from the public and private sectors who have been elected by a majority of the membership of the board. The board is responsible for providing counsel…View Board of Trustees
-
Senior Executive TeamThe Senior Executive Team is responsible for providing management, operational, and strategic leadership for the Aspen Institute.View Senior Executive Team
-
Society of FellowsSupporting FellowsView Society of Fellows
-
AGLN FellowsSupporting FellowsView AGLN Fellows