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Moonshots for Youth Mental Health and Well-Being: Exploration of Big Bets and Bold Goals
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Sylvie Raver
Senior Director, SPARC, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Sylvie Raver is a senior director on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team at Milken Institute Philanthropy. Raver applies her expertise in neuroscience, neurodegenerative disease, mental health, and biomedical research to identify opportunities for philanthropic investments that can have a transformative impact on medical research and health.
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Melissa Stevens
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Melissa Stevens is the executive vice president of Milken Institute Philanthropy, leading its work with individual and family philanthropists and foundations seeking to make a transformative, sustainable impact. Since co-founding Milken Institute Philanthropy in 2015, she has overseen the creation and execution of philanthropic strategies that have influenced more than $3 billion in capital and built an unmatched network for donors to collaborate and amplify their impact.
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Glorimar Aragon
Associate Director, Environmental and Social Innovation, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Glorimar Aragon is an associate director with Milken Institute Philanthropy. In her role, she focuses on social impact philanthropy, designing and operating innovation competitions, and advising on philanthropic strategies. Working on a range of issue areas from green energy technology to economic mobility, Aragon uses an equity lens to inform her work.
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Cara Altimus
Managing Director, SPARC, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Cara Altimus, PhD is a managing director on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team at the Milken Institute, leading the science and health innovation portfolio. A PhD neuroscientist, Altimus advises individual philanthropists and foundations on the state of research for various areas including neurodegenerative disease and mental health, identifying opportunities where their capital can make the biggest impact.