Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.
Walter P. Paepcke, Aspen Institute Co-Founder
Aspen Institute
The 4th Ascend Fellows Forum
Note: This is a past event, additional resources may be available below.
Ascend at the Aspen Institute is a policy program that is a hub for breakthrough ideas and proven strategies that move children and their parents beyond poverty toward educational success and economic security.
The fourth and final Ascend Fellows Forum will take place in Spring, 2013.
Join us to explore lessons learned around justice, humanity, and healing as we recognize the 30-year anniversary of South Africa’s post-apartheid election, Nelson Mandela’s leadership, and the Rwandan Genocide.
A gathering of diverse, entrepreneurial dreamers and doers interested in transforming our nation’s hearts, minds, policies, and practices to ensure all children and families thrive.
The Summit will convene federal officials, local leaders in the digital inclusion ecosystem, and members of the Aspen Latino Digital Success Task Force.
The Future Leaders Climate Summit is a multi-day gathering of young leaders (ages 18-30) that aims to empower these individuals that will be shaping and driving our response to the climate crisis.
This powerful, two-day convening will bring together courageous leaders from across the country to examine what it takes to move the needle for families with low incomes.
