Senior Director, Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Sylvie Raver is a senior director on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team at Milken Institute Strategic 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.
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Melissa Stevens is the executive vice president of Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy, leading its work with individual and family philanthropists and foundations seeking to make a transformative, sustainable impact. Since co-founding Milken Institute Strategic 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.
Associate Director, Environmental and Social Innovation team, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Glorimar Aragon is an associate director on the Environmental and Social Innovation team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. In her role, Aragon advises individual philanthropists and philanthropic families on opportunities where capital can make the most significant impact.
Managing Director, Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Cara Altimus, PhD is a managing director on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy, 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.
Good mental health is critical to overall health and well-being, but a cycle of almost endless stressors, stigma, and systemic barriers to accessing quality care have brought America’s collective mental health to a breaking point. In 2018-19, 19 percent of Americans experienced a mental illness, and in 2020, the number of people experiencing anxiety and depression skyrocketed.
Young people have been hit especially hard by anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges, all made much worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Center for Strategic Philanthropy and Hopelab have come together to identify four “moonshots” that could dramatically improve mental health and well-being in youth. These are big ideas that, if brought to fruition, could transform the mental health care system, and in turn, improve youth mental health by at least tenfold.
This report outlines big ideas to decrease stigma, increase access to care, build a diverse mental health workforce, and develop measurements and interventions that are grounded in inclusive research. With the right support from philanthropy and other sectors, these moonshots would provide a path to better mental health for young people, and a better future for all.
The Community Explorer investigates US health disparities by first understanding populations’ specificities then looking at their health profile. It identifies the different populations or communities based on their behavioral, demographic...
DEI in Asset Management Program Aims to Improve Recruitment, Retention and Advancement; Carlyle joins initiative as Strategic Partner and first Underwriter Washington, DC – October 14, 2021 – As part of its ongoing work to elevate diversity...
Chad Clinton is the director of media relations for the Milken Institute. Hired to this role in August 2021, Clinton develops and executes strategies to amplify the Institute’s core messages by generating coverage of its pillar workstreams, experts, and events.
Lauren K. Roth Associate Commissioner for Policy Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Dear Ms. Roth, FasterCures is pleased to respond to the Request for Comments on the FDA Draft Guidance for the...
In this collection of essays from the Center for the Future of Aging, experts identify challenges and opportunities in realizing the potential of healthy, productive and purposeful aging.
Dr. Richard Pazdur Director Oncology Center of Excellence US Food and Drug Administration Beltsville, MD 20705 Dr. Michelle Tarver Acting Director Center for Devices and Radiological Health US Food and Drug Administration Silver Spring, MD...
Comment Letter: Action Plans to Improve Diversity in Clinical Studies
Esther Krofah is the executive vice president of Milken Institute Health, leading FasterCures, Public Health, the Future of Aging, and Feeding Change. She has extensive experience managing efforts to unite diverse stakeholders to solve critical issues and achieve shared goals that improve patients’ lives.
Throughout American history, substantial inequality has existed, particularly in minority communities for whom median household wealth continues to lag significantly compared to nonminorities. Compounded by longstanding wealth disparities...
The 25th annual event will be in-person and follow strict health and safety protocols Los Angeles – January 10, 2022 – The Milken Institute will hold its 25th annual Global Conference May 1-4, 2022 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles...
Chad Clinton is the director of media relations for the Milken Institute. Hired to this role in August 2021, Clinton develops and executes strategies to amplify the Institute’s core messages by generating coverage of its pillar workstreams, experts, and events.
In the first white paper of this series, The Path to Inclusive Capitalism: An Asset Owner Guide for Investment Portfolios, we laid out four core pillars to focus on for progressing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the financial...
The Milken Institute and U.S. Small Business Administration Partnership for Lending in Underserved Markets ( PLUM) initiative aims to increase the amount of capital reaching minority-owned businesses and the number of successful minority...
In 2021, the US allocated 17.8 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) to health care, almost double the average expenditure of countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
The Listening Project is a research program developed by the Milken Institute and The Harris Poll to understand the most urgent needs and challenges people are facing globally. For the second edition of our annual study, we asked nearly 17...
Inaugural Council Initiated as Part of the Center for Financial Markets’ DEI in Asset Management Initiative Today, the Milken Institute’s Center for Financial Markets (CFM) announced the launch of the DEI in Asset Management Executive...
Chad Clinton is the director of media relations for the Milken Institute. Hired to this role in August 2021, Clinton develops and executes strategies to amplify the Institute’s core messages by generating coverage of its pillar workstreams, experts, and events.
