About Us
Learn about the enduring attributes that form the foundation for everything we do.
Our Purpose
We ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world.
Our Mission
We drive change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the greatest challenges of our time.
Our Vision
We are building a thriving interconnected community of leaders driving impact across geographies, generations, and viewpoints.
Our Principles
We are committed to dialogue, civility, the diversity of thought, and broad freedom of expression.
Our Methodologies
Our work is grounded in three core methodologies: facilitating dialogue and curating convenings, developing leaders and leadership, and enabling solutions.
Our Strategic Plan
Through our five-year strategic plan, we are linking, leveraging, and amplifying our assets to accelerate our collective impact.
What We Do
We create real-world impact through a wide range of initiatives that connect people, spark ideas, and advance solutions.
Programs
Our programs tackle complex challenges across policy, society, and culture, creating space for dialogue, innovation, and practical solutions.
Fellowships
We cultivate communities of high-impact leaders committed to values-driven leadership and positive change in their sectors and communities.
Seminars
Our signature leadership seminars create transformative experiences that challenge participants to reflect deeply, think critically, and grow as purposeful leaders.
Events
From global convenings to local forums, our events bring together diverse voices to exchange ideas and explore solutions to critical issues.
Publications and Reports
Our research, reports, and commentary share knowledge, surface insights, and inform policy and public discourse.
Centers
Aspen Institute Centers provide focused platforms for advancing specific fields of inquiry, public understanding, and leadership development across disciplines.
Awards
We recognize and celebrate individuals and organizations making exceptional contributions to society, leadership, and the public good.
Our History and Heritage
Explore the origins of the Aspen Institute, from our founding in 1949 to our growth as a platform for dialogue, leadership, and action. Discover the people and principles that continue to shape our work today.
Our Locations
We drive change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the greatest challenges of our time. The Institute is based in Washington, DC; Aspen, CO. It also has offices in New York City and an international network of partners.
International Partners
Our International Partners are a global community committed to advancing dialogue, civil discourse, intellectual inquiry, and practical solutions to important challenges within their societies. They are distinct nonprofit organizations affiliated with the US-based Aspen Institute and each other through formal partnership.
Leadership
Lorelle Atkinson
Vice President, Communications and Marketing; Co-Chair, the Aspen Partnership for an Inclusive Economy
Communications, Executive Team
Suzanne Berger
Executive Vice President, Institutional Advancement
Executive Team, Institutional Advancement
Elliot Gerson
Executive Vice President, Policy Programs and International Partners
Executive Team, Policy Programs
Kaya Henderson
Executive Vice President and Executive Director, Center for Rising Generations
Center for Rising Generations, Executive Team
Annual Reports
Our Annual Impact Report shares highlights from the past year—including our programs, partnerships, financials, and impact—offering a clear view of how we bring our mission to life.
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