About the Milken Institute
Mission
The Milken Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable progress on the path to a meaningful life. With a focus on financial, physical, mental, and environmental health, we bring together the best ideas and innovative resourcing to develop blueprints for tackling some of our most critical global issues through the lens of what’s pressing now and what’s coming next.
Our Approach
We catalyze practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. We leverage the expertise and insight gained through research and the convening of top experts, innovators and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints to construct programs and policy initiatives.
Our Leadership Team
The Institute is guided by a tremendous collection of leaders from diverse backgrounds in business, public service, finance, philanthropy, health, marketing, business development, and more.
By the Numbers
Recent News Releases
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Milken Institute Unveils Details for 2026 Asia Summit, Calls for Smart Leadership in an AI-driven World
Returning for its 13th edition, this year’s Asia Summit puts the spotlight on artificial intelligence with public sessions and private roundtables tailored to the topicRead ArticleImage
Yeen Chong
Associate Director, Milken Institute InternationalYeen Chee Chong is an associate director for Milken Institute International. Based in Singapore, he oversees and manages strategic communications with a wide range of global and regional media publications and partners. Chong works closely with colleagues in both Asia and the United States on planning and implementing global public relations and social media campaigns. -
David Trulio Named President of the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream
Trulio will lead MCAAD as it broadens its reach and impact—sharing the ideals of the American Dream through exhibitions, convenings, original content, and digital engagement.Read ArticleImage
Drea Braxmeier
Senior Director, Marketing and CommunicationsDrea Braxmeier is a communications professional with nearly 20 years working in the nonprofit and agency settings. She specializes in media relations, thought leadership, and executive positioning. -
Milken Institute, Ann Theodore Foundation Award $600,000 in New Funding to Rising Sarcoidosis Researchers, Invite Applicants for Next Cycle
June 18, 2026 (Washington, DC)—The Milken Institute Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC), in partnership with the Ann Theodore Foundation (ATF), today announced that the Ann Theodore Foundation Learning...Read ArticleImage
Libby Miller
Associate Director, Media Relations, Milken InstituteLibby Miller is an associate director of media relations for the Milken Institute. Based out of the Washington, DC office, she oversees media coverage for the Strategic Philanthropy pillar.
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Our staff is proud of emphasis on problem-solving, leadership, innovation, equity, and high standards. We've created a supportive and energized work environment where ideas and ingenuity matter. View open positions and apply with us if you're ready to grow—and ready to help make a real impact in the world.