Aspen Policy Academy

Our fellows, leaders, and staff 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.

Nishchal
Chaudhary

Technology and policy leader focused on designing impactful services that benefit communities.

Abigail
Oyekola

Electrical Engineer focused on renewable energy and wireless communication

Ada
Sim

Organizer creating pathways for technology to serve society

Ananthi
Al Ramiah

Social psychologist shaping AI governance and social impact

Andrew
Estocin

Project Manager focused on child welfare and affordable housing

Avani
Wildani

Computer scientist building the future of information

Bailey
D Johnson

Global Health expert focused on health diplomacy, U.S.-China cooperation, and biotechnologies

Candice
Ammori

Experienced climate leader; dedicated to decentralized, resilient energy through financial innovation

Carolina
Ramôa

Neuroscientist with focused on public health policy, regulatory science, and team leadership

Charlotte
Shurtz

Experienced refugee advocate with a decade of work in resettlement and labor mobility pathways for displaced individuals

Çiğdem
Patlak

Technology consultant with a focus on Responsible AI and AI Safety

Desiree
Junfijiah

Researcher focused on AI governance and interpretability

Desiree
Martinez

Organizer dedicated to youth leadership and education equity

Ethan
Stackpole

Marketing and communications strategist committed to advancing energy technology

Hannah
Somers

Senior program manager focused on supporting refugees

Iris
Vold

Product designer crafting positive innovations with responsible tech design

Janice
Mak

Educational policy leader focused on elevating principled innovation in teaching and learning in the age of GenAI

Jasmine
Jackson

Cybersecurity leader focused on eradicating the digital divide


Julia Niederman

Digital team leader devoted to usability and accessibility in service of a diverse public

Kiranmayee
Suryadevara

Clinical innovator creating sustainable healthcare through technology and policy

Paola
Moreno-Roman

Scientist advancing STEM education, equity, and social impact

Rudy
Arellano

Program analyst focused on chronic absenteeism and truancy

Saba
Khalid

Commercialization advisor with engineering expertise who launches grid technologies

Sanur
Sharma

Researcher focused on AI Governance and Safety

Sarayu
Madhiyazhagan

Urban Planner & Purpose driver Designer focused on Human Centered Research & Digital Innovation

Sayan
Biswas

Researcher and educator committed to affordable clean energy worldwide

Sruti
Modekurty

Technologist enabling just and community-led climate action

Susanne
Tedrick

Strategist driving technology innovation and transformation

Tim
Pappa

Cyber deception theorist and practitioner focused on influence models to protect critical infrastructure

Will
Alpine

AI product leader bridging technology, ethics, and climate

Yakaira Núñez

Technology research & insights leader in SAAS, Artificial Intelligence, & CRM