Aspen Policy Academy

We equip experts and community leaders with the resources they need to speak up, be heard, and have an impact.

The Aspen Policy Academy

The Aspen Institute’s Policy Academy helps community leaders and experts across the political spectrum elevate their voices, influence key decisions, and strengthen democracy from the ground up. We believe that the people closest to problems are best positioned to come up with solutions, so we work to empower citizens to have a say in the decisions that affect them. Our innovative training programs and resources equip people across sectors – from tech to the environment, science to civic engagement – with the skills to shape critical policy efforts. We’re building an America where everyone is engaged in our democratic process—and has the power to make a difference.

Program Areas

Short Course

Rising Civic AI Leaders
Program Runs Sep 18 – Nov 20, 2025

Webinar

Writing an Op-Ed
Program Runs Jun 11, 2025 , 9-10am PT

Webinar

How to Tell Governments What You Think
Program Runs Jun 25, 2025 , 9-10am PT

Annual Report

Our 2024 Annual Report

Celebrating 5 years of impact and our people and policy accomplishments in 2024.

Impact

Explore our projects and alumni case studies.

Partnerships

Discover how we can work together.

People

Meet the Academy’s fellows, leaders, and staff.

Programs

Learn about our programs.

Projects

View the work of our fellows, leaders, and grantees.

Resources

View free resources to support your policy work.