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Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to igniting human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Our work spans ideas, leadership, and action—driving change through dialogue and convening.

Press Contact

This section offers media resources, announcements, and the latest news about our programs, events, and thought leadership. For interview requests or media inquiries, please reach out to:


Jon Purves
Director, Media Relations, Communications and Marketing
jon.purves@aspeninstitute.org
202-736-2111

News Releases

The latest news from Aspen Institute

Maritime Leaders Urge SBTi to Support Indirect Mitigation Strategies in Net-Zero Guidelines

ZEMBA and Katalist urge SBTi on indirect mitigation to unlock emissions abatement and investment in maritime sector’s clean energy transition.

New NeuroArts Blueprint Analysis Finds Strong Return on Investment from Music Engagement

Groundbreaking report quantifies the economic benefit of improved quality of life for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers—showing a $2.40 return for every $1 invested annually.

Aspen Ideas: Climate Partners With University of Chicago Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth as Academic Thought Partner, Announces New Speakers

The collaboration will involve key elements of Aspen Ideas: Climate Chicago’s programming, integrating the University of Chicago’s global expertise and cutting-edge research into the agenda. Together, they will co-curate sessions on critical topics such as climate finance, carbon removal, and carbon markets, among others.

Bipartisan Problem-solving: Former Governors Sununu and Cooper to Talk Health Policy at Aspen Ideas: Health

Aspen Ideas: Health announced its latest set of experts and practitioners who will come to Aspen this June 22-25 to speak on health opportunities.

The Center for Rising Generations at the Aspen Institute to Host Inaugural National Youth Leadership Summit in D.C.

The Center for Rising Generations at the Aspen Institute (CRG) will host the first-ever Rising Generations Summit (RGS), a powerful youth-led gathering bringing together more than 100 youth delegates (ages 14-18) from across the United States to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 7.

The Aspen Institute Business & Society Program Announces the 2025 Economic Mobility Fellows

The group of leaders from major corporations including Google, Zillow, and United Airlines will develop projects that drive economic opportunity and mobility in the US.

The Press team


Jon Purves

Director, Media Relations

Communications

Eric Baker

Manager, Media Relations

Communications

Ben Berliner

Senior Associate, Media Relations

Communications

Lizette Olmos Godfrey

Media Relations Consultant, Economic Opportunity