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Board of Trustees

Chairman Robert K. Steel

Vice Chairman Henry E. Catto

Madeleine K. Albright Paul F. Anderson Mercedes Bass Berl Bernhard Melva Bucksbaum William D. Budinger Stephen L. Carter James S. Crown Andrea Cunningham John Doerr Sylvia A. Earle Michael D. Eisner Leonhard Fischer Alan Fletcher Henrietta Holsman Fore Ann B. Friedman

Stephen Friedman Michael Brands Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Mircea Geoana David Gergen what is the aspen institute? Alma L. Gildenhorn Jamshyd N. Godrej Gerald Greenwald The Aspen Institute mission is twofold: to foster values-based leadership, encourag- Patrick W. Gross Arjun Gupta ing individuals to reflect on the ideals and ideas that define a good society, and to Sidney Harman provide a neutral and balanced venue for discussing and acting on critical issues. Hayne Hipp Gerald D. Hosier Ann Frasher Hudson The Aspen Institute does this primarily in four ways: Robert J. Hurst Walter Isaacson Yotaro Kobayashi • Seminars, which help participants reflect on what they think makes a good soci- David H. Koch ety, thereby deepening knowledge, broadening perspectives, and enhancing their Ann McLaughlin Korologos Timothy K. Krauskopf capacity to solve the problems leaders face. Leonard A. Lauder Elisabeth Lulin Frederic V. Malek • Young-leader fellowships around the globe, which bring a selected class of proven James M. Manyika leaders together for an intense multi-year program and commitment. The fellows William E. Mayer Bonnie Palmer McCloskey become better leaders and apply their skills to significant challenges. Anne Welsh McNulty Eleanor Merrill Karlheinz Muhr • Policy programs, which serve as nonpartisan forums for analysis, consensus build- Clare Muñana ing, and problem solving on a wide variety of issues. Elinor Bunin Munroe Jerry Murdock Marc Nathanson • Public conferences and events, which provide a commons for people to share William A. Nitze Her Majesty Queen Noor ideas. Jacqueline Novogratz Olara A. Otunnu The Institute is based in Washington, DC; Aspen, Colorado; and by the Wye Elaine Pagels Michel Pebereau River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore; it also has an international network of partners. Charles Powell Michael K. Powell Lifetime Trustees William L. Davis Henry A. Kissinger Albert H. Small Margot L. Pritzker Tarun Das Gerald M. Levin Kathy D. Smith Peter A. Reiling Chairman Alfred Dietsch Robert H. Malott Andrew L. Stern Lynda Resnick James C. Calaway William H. Donaldson Robert S. McNamara Phillips Talbot Isaac O. Shongwe James L. Ferguson Olivier Mellerio Solomon D. Trujillo Anna Deavere Smith Prince Bandar Bin Sultan Jacqueline Grapin Hisashi Owada Paul A. Volcker Shashi Tharoor Keith Berwick Irvine O. Hockaday, Jr. John J. Phelan, Jr. Leslie H. Wexner Giulio Tremonti John Brademas Nina Rodale Houghton Thomas R. Pickering Clifton R. Wharton, Jr. Roderick K. von Lipsey Lisle C. Carter, Jr. Shirley Hufstedler Warren B. Rudman Dolores Wharton Vin Weber William T. Coleman, Jr. Jérôme Huret Jay Sandrich Frederick B. Whittemore Beatrice Welters Lester Crown Robert S. Ingersoll Lloyd G. Schermer Alice Young F. Peter Cundill William N. Joy Carlo Scognamiglio

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Seminars

and around the world. Because of the highly participatory nature of HOW TO SIGN UP this seminar, the program is closed For more information or to to auditors and is open only to register for a seminar, those who can make the three-day contact Charlene Costello commitment. For more informa- at (410) 820-5374 or visit tion, including speakers, agenda, www.aspeninstitute.org/ and registration materials, visit seminars. Limited financial www.aspeninstitute.org/psi. assistance is available for Racial Equity and Society most seminars. The Racial Equity and Society Seminars are designed to provide an opportunity for participants to with expertly guided hikes in the immerse themselves in readings, Colorado Rockies or excursions study, and dialogue on issues on the Chesapeake Bay, fostering of race, ethnicity, and equity in a reflective examination of our the United States. Through a relationship to nature. curriculum of carefully selected Socrates seminar participants exchange ideas. readings and facilitated dialogue Wye Faculty Programs sessions, participants explore a In a longstanding collaboration The Aspen Seminar texts to short stories, films, and range of issues, including histori- with the Association of American For almost 60 years, the Aspen plays to cases currently before cal and contemporary dynamics Colleges and Universities, these Seminar has challenged leaders the Supreme Court. For more of structural racism, ideological seminars engage faculty, senior in every field to think more criti- ­information, contact Alice and political debates regarding academic administrators, and col- cally and deeply about leadership, Henkin or Michael Doyle at race-related issues, the ways pub- lege presidents in an exchange of values, and the good society. Its (212) 765-1927, or visit lic policies and social processes ideas about liberal arts education, proven method of text-based dia- www.aspeninstitute.org/jss. promote or limit racial equity, citizenship, and the global polity. logue offers participants a neutral and social and cultural influences forum in which to reflect on The Socrates Society on popular perceptions of race Custom Seminars timeless human values, pursue Emerging leaders come together and ethnicity. Custom seminars enable organiza- common ground, and cultivate with thoughtful moderators for text- tions and companies to develop a richer understanding of the based seminars on contemporary Nature and Society one- to multi-day seminars rel- human condition. Participants issues (past topics include energy Formerly the “Wilderness evant to their day-to-day opera- emerge from the Aspen Seminar security, media and values, future Seminar,” this small-group semi- tions. This program has grown to personally renewed, professionally of democracy, bioethics, and reli- nar pairs moderated discussions of include many of the world’s lead- refocused, and better prepared to gious fundamentalism). Seminars classical and contemporary texts ing corporations. lead as they confront the difficult are offered over long weekends choices of our ever-changing in Aspen; at the Institute’s Wye world. The sublime settings of River campus; and in New York, Aspen, Colorado, and Maryland’s Washington, Chicago, and San 2009 seminar schedule Eastern Shore are ideal for reju- Francisco. With moderated, intel- venating body, mind, and spirit. ligent conversation, outdoor activi- The Aspen Seminar* Socrates Society Seminar Visit www.aspeninstitute.org/ ties, and time devoted to informal June 6–11, Wye June 26–29, Aspen aspenseminar. relationship-building, Socrates touches mind, body, and spirit. June 20–25, Aspen Justice and Justice and Society Visit www.aspeninstitute.org/ June 20–25, Wye Society Seminar The Justice and Society Seminar socrates. July 10–16, Aspen focuses on conceptions of justice July 11–16, Aspen and how a just society ought to Philanthropy Seminar August 8–13, Aspen Justice and deal with issues such as private The seminar is a collaboration Society Seminar September 13–18, Aspen conduct and public mores, the with the Global Philanthropy July 17–23, Aspen social impact of economic dispari- Forum and is open to principals of ties, the extent of entitlements, family foundations, individual phi- Topical Seminars Wye Faculty Seminar equality and the breakdown of lanthropists, and CEOs of private July 18–24 long-held hierarchies of race and corporate foundations seek- Wye Deans Seminar Philanthropy Seminar and gender, the purposes of ing a meaningful and substantive June 14–19 criminal punishment, and the exploration of philanthropic val- July 28–31, Aspen contours of justice in a globalized ues and wishing to share practical *By invitation/nomination only. For more information, contact Todd Breyfogle world. Readings for the seminar strategies that generate positive, at [email protected] range from classic philosophical lasting impacts both domestically

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Within the Institute are 25 policy programs and partnerships.­ policy programs Each has a different policy area at its core, but all strive to anD partnerships promote dialogue and informed leadership.

Advocacy and Exchange Program on Agent Orange/Dioxin promotes dia- Michael Leiter, director of logue within the US policy com- the National munity, and between the United Counterterrorism States and Vietnam, on solutions Center, speaks as to the continuing impact of the Clark Kent Ervin wartime use of herbicides in looks on. Vietnam. www.aspeninstitute.org/ agentorangeprogram

ASPEN Network of devel- opment entrepreneurs is a network of leading foundations, investors, nonprofits, and research institutions that have joined to unleash the prosperity-creating potential of small and growing businesses in the developing world. ANDE members are com- mitted to developing and imple- menting market-based solutions to global poverty. www.aspeninstitute.org/ande Nayna Sasidharan ASPEN STRATEGY GROUP convenes foreign and domestic improve its effectiveness. COUNCIL OF WOMEN WORLD the education and life chances security experts to discuss current www.nclbcommission.org LEADERS mobilizes the highest- of poor and minority students, issues and challenges. level women leaders globally and works with them to create www.aspeninstitute.org/asg COMMUNICATIONS AND for collective action on issues of programs and policies to accom- SOCIETY PROGRAM promotes critical importance to women. plish these goals. BUSINESS AND SOCIETY dialogue and innovative decision- Through its networks, summits, www.aspeninstitute.org/ PROGRAM is a source of fresh making in the fields of commu- and partnerships, the Council education thinking about the role of nications and information policy. promotes good governance and ­business in society. Through It convenes leaders to assess the gender equality, and enhances the ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT dialogue and education, we impact of modern communica- experience of democracy globally PROGRAM brings together lead- ­challenge business leaders to tions and information systems, by increasing the number, effec- ers in business, government, link financial success to social and it develops new models for tiveness, and visibility of women education, research, and environ- and environmental innovation. communications policy. who lead at the highest levels in mental organizations to seek cre- www.aspeninstitute.org/bsp www.aspeninstitute.org/c&s their countries. ative solutions to domestic and www.womenworldleaders.org international policy issues involv- CHANGE AND PROSPERITY: COMMUNITY STRATEGIES or www.aspeninstitute.org/cwwl ing energy and the ­environment. THE PROGRAM ON THE GROUP designs and manages www.aspeninstitute.org/ee WORLD ECONOMY promotes action-inducing peer learn- ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES dialogue among leaders in ing among community-based PROGRAM advances strate- GLOBAL INITIATIVE ON business, finance, government, leaders and policymakers to gies that connect the poor and CULTURE AND SOCIETY seeks academia, and the media from advance regional and community underserved to the mainstream to build a neutral platform for industrial and developing nations economic development, civic economy by providing practical reflection, network building, to generate new approaches to capacity, family livelihoods, and tools, training, and research-based policy formulation, leadership major international economic the development of local philan- information to organizations that development, and resource challenges. thropic resources. help low-income individuals start mobilization in the fields of www.aspeninstitute.org/pwe www.aspeninstitute.org/csg a business, find a better job, and arts, culture, and socioeconomic build wealth. development. COMMISSION ON NO CHILD CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM www.aspeninstitute.org/eop www.aspeninstitute.org/ LEFT BEHIND is designed to offers nonpartisan educational pro- cultureandsociety inform the anticipated reauthori- grams designed to foster leadership EDUCATION AND SOCIETY zation of this landmark legislation on public policy issues among PROGRAM helps local, state, GLOBAL INTERDEPENDENCE by holding hearings, conduct- members of the US Congress. and national education lead- INITIATIVE and its Continuous ing and distilling research, and www.aspeninstitute.org/ ers share knowledge about how Progress Strategic Services developing recommendations to congressional school systems can improve support efforts to engage the

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American public in shaping US MIDDLE EAST PROGRAMS focus policy, especially in response to on a comprehensive approach the opportunities and challenges toward the Middle East, and that arise from increasing global include US-Palestinian Public- interdependence. Private Partnership and the www.aspeninstitute.org/gii US-Lebanon Dialogue. Incubated by the Middle East Strategy HEALTH, BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE, Group, these programs and AND SOCIETY INITIATIVE initiatives work with prominent examines societal issues related American and Middle Eastern to health policy, medicine, nutri- business and political lead- tion, and biotechnology through ers dedicated to working for a a combination of roundtable ­peaceful resolution of all Middle discussions, speaker series, and East conflicts. public forums. www.aspeninstitute.org/mideast www.aspeninstitute.org/health PROGRAM ON PHILANTHROPY HOMELAND SECURITY AND SOCIAL INNOVATION program ­examines the issues employs seminars, leadership Michael Brands relating to US homeland secu- programs, and evidence-based Participants at the 2009 Aspen Environment Forum discuss energy and the rity, assessing progress made by discussion to strengthen and ­environment. the Department of Homeland inform philanthropy, the non- Security, and developing rec- profit sector, and social enterprise ommendations for making so that each can contribute to the Americans safer. good society, domestically and public programs www.aspeninstitute.org/security ­internationally. www.aspeninstitute.org/psi Aspen Ideas Festival Aspen in New York INITIATIVE ON FINANCIAL This weeklong, large-scale The Institute has teamed up SECURITY convenes a leadership REALIZING RIGHTS: THE public event brings some of with the Roosevelt House group from the financial services ETHICAL GLOBALIZATION the world’s brightest minds and Public Policy Institute at Hunter industry to explore financial INITIATIVE aims to put human leaders to Aspen every summer College of the City University products that create lifelong asset- rights principles and standards for informed and enlightened of New York to host regular building opportunities for the tens at the heart of global governance dialogue on some of the world’s and extensive talks, discussions, of millions of working Americans and policymaking by catalyz- most pressing issues. The festival ­seminars, and other special who currently lack access to tax- ing new thinking and action will take place from June 29 events. For more information, advantaged or employer- to address global inequities. through July 5, 2009. For infor- contact Miyuki Arikawa at subsidized savings vehicles. Founded by President Mary mation, call Deborah Murphy (202) 736-2913 or miyuki. www.aspeninstitute.org/ifs Robinson, it is a partnership of at (970) 544-7955 or visit [email protected]. the Aspen Institute, Columbia www.aifestival.org JUSTICE AND SOCIETY University, and the International Aspen Health Forum PROGRAM convenes leaders from Council on Human Rights mccloskey Summer The 2009 Aspen Health Forum, several disciplines and professions Policy. Speaker Series presented by the Institute and to affect national and interna- www.aspeninstitute.org/egi Open to the public, this series Time magazine, will convene tional policy regarding human brings prominent thinkers, eminent scientists, physicians, rights, international law, transi- ROUNDTABLE ON COMMUNITY authors, historians, business lead- and health care leaders on the tional justice, and multilateral CHANGE is a forum in which ers, diplomats, and government Institute’s Aspen Meadows cam- peacekeeping operations. leaders working to revitalize officials to the Institute podium in pus from July 24 to 27, 2009. For www.aspeninstitute.org/justice distressed urban and rural com- Aspen throughout the summer. more information or to register, munities can address common contact Noah Bartolucci at Market-Building initiative problems and share strategies for Aspen Community (202) 736-2536 or visit generates dialogue, develops promoting positive change. Programs www.aspeninstitute.org/ frameworks, and supports active www.aspeninstitute.org/rcc The Institute offers residents of healthforum. engagement for countries build- Aspen, Colorado, and the sur- ing legitimate market economies YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP rounding Roaring Fork Valley Washington Ideas Forum after conflict and instability. STRATEGY GROUP is convened communities a variety of pro- This gathering, held in partner- Complementary to the Institute in partnership with the National grams and events throughout the ship with The Atlantic October for State Effectiveness’ work on Foundation for Teaching Entre­ year, including the Arts & Ideas 1–2, 2009, in Washington, DC, state-building, the program aims preneurship and gathers influen- Series, the Community Great will explore the key policy issues to put in place the value chains— tial leaders to explore the promise Ideas Seminar, the Sharing of the day with leading journalists and underpin the credible insti- of providing entrepreneurship Shakespeare discussion series, and top decision-makers. tutions and infrastructure—that education at the 9th and 10th and educational programs for allow citizens to participate in the grade levels in low-income com- high school students. For infor- benefits of a globalizing world. munities across the United States. mation, contact Cristal Logan at www.aspeninstitute.org/mbi www.aspeninstitute.org/yesg [email protected].

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The Henry Crown Fellowship Program Aspen Institute/ The flagship leadership NewSchools program for emerging Fellows: leaders. www.aspeninstitute.org/crown Entrepreneurial leaders for The Catto Fellowship Program Public Education Leaders in the Environment. www.aspeninstitute.org/ www.aspeninstitute.org/catto newschoolsfellows

The liberty Fellowship Young leaders in the state The Aspen Institute-Rodel of South Carolina. Fellowships in Public leadership www.libertyfellowshipsc.org American Elected Leaders. www.aspeninstitute.org/rodel

The Africa leadership Initiative (AlI)/West Africa Emerging leaders from The Central America Ghana and nigeria. leadership Initiative (CAlI) www.aspeninstitute.org/ali Emerging leaders from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, honduras, nicaragua, and panama. Nigeria leadership Initiative- www.aspeninstitute.org/cali Senior Fellows Program www.aspeninstitute.org/nli

Imagesource/Photolibrary For information on the Aspen Global leadership Network, contact Abigail Golden-Vazquez at (202) 736-2919 or [email protected].

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ince 1997, the Institute has built on a series of programs for accomplished young leaders in the United States and abroad—from South Carolina to South Africa. Beginning with and inspired by Sthe Henry Crown Fellowship Program, these initiatives share a goal of developing a new generation of civically engaged men and women by encouraging them to move “from success to significance.” Each program selects an annual class of approximately 20 proven leaders and convenes them several times over the course of two years for a series of intensive leadership seminars. Each Fellow is also required to design and carry out a high-impact leadership project. This family of initiatives comprises the Aspen Global Leadership Network. Today, the AGLN numbers nearly 950 Fellows from 43 countries and continues to grow.

The India leadership Initiative (IlI) Emerging leaders from India. www.aspeninstitute.org/ili

The middle East leadership Initiative (mElI) Emerging leaders from throughout the Middle East. www.aspeninstitute.org/meli

The Africa leadership Initiative (AlI)/East Africa Emerging leaders from Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya. www.aspeninstitute.org/ali

The Africa leadership Initiative (AlI)/mozambique Emerging leaders from Mozambique. www.aspeninstitute.org/ali

The Africa leadership Initiative (AlI)/South Africa Emerging leaders from South Africa. www.aspeninstitute.org/ali

For information on the Aspen Global leadership Network, contact Abigail Golden-Vazquez at (202) 736-2919 or [email protected].

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