Aspen Policy Academy

Our trainees represent a diverse set of subject-matter experts and community leaders across industry, government, and nonprofits, and share a passion for making the world a better place by combining their expertise and experience with policy.

Awad
Abdelhalim

Urban mobility researcher leveraging AI for better public transit

Temiloluwa
Adeniyi

Data engineer revolutionizing healthcare with novel machine learning and security

Sean
Ahrens

Health-tech founder researching where democracy meets technology

Ossama
Alami

Engineering leader solving problems at scale

Elizabeth
Allendorf

Machine learning engineer passionate about AI ethics

Joe
Alterio

Design leader, problem solver, and human defender

Tiffany Chioma
Anaebere, MD

Physician innovator focused on educating tomorrow’s healthcare leaders

Saad
Asad

Product Marketing Manager at U.S. Digital Response

Amina
Asim

Data scientist building models for transnational communication

Caitlin
Augustin

Vice President of Product and Programs at DataKind

Benj
Azose

Analytics leader solving tough problems with data

Ravi
Bala

Technology leader solving for the financial wellness of individuals

Anita
Balaraman

Technologist committed to equity in education, learning, and the future of work

Daniel
Bardenstein

Product manager securing people and democracy from digital threats

Patrick
Beckley

Environmental engineer providing innovative solutions to climate challenges

Jonathan
Betz

Engineering leader/angel investor with an AI/machine learning focus

Alija
Blackwell

Participatory designer building more equitable and just futures

Eric
Bloch

Engineering leader focused on improving education and software delivery

Alicia
Blum-Ross

Child rights advocate helping kids and families safely connect, create, and learn online

Alex
Bores

Data and cybersecurity expert helping governments use technology better

Chuck
Borges

Veteran focused on digital strategy and transformation

Mary-Clare
Bosco

Product manager focused on building software solutions that benefit our planet

Jason
Botts

Strategic thought leader empowering change through technology and innovation

Hilary
Braseth

Product leader devoted to designing the future of governance

Steven
Buccini

Engineer bringing governments into the 21st century

Heather
C Morelli

Software engineering leader with a passion for the democratization of technologies

Nicole Jain
Capizzi

Agricultural specialist strengthening carbon policy and markets

Rohit
Chandra

Engineering leader applying technology to solve meaningful problems

Evîn
Cheikosman

Expert in tech policy and digital justice

Lodrina
Cherne

Digital forensic examiner protecting people online

Erika
Cheung

Medical researcher turned technology and innovation ecosystem builder