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Recognizing Veterans and the Importance of Service
Throughout the United States' long history, support for veterans and military families has fluctuated within the general populace, often reflecting broader sentiments toward national service and sacrifice. As countries and populations face...Read ArticleThroughout the United States' long history, support for veterans and military families has fluctuated within the general populace, often reflecting broader sentiments toward national service and...
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Kevin Klowden
Executive Director, Milken Institute FinanceKevin Klowden is the executive director of Milken Institute Finance. He specializes in the study of key factors that underlie the development of competitive regional economies (clusters of innovation, patterns of trade and investment, and concentration of skilled labor) and how these are influenced by public policy and, in turn, affect regional economies both globally and nationally.
AGOA in the Balance
After 23 years, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) expired on Tuesday.Read Article
Rebuilding After the Los Angeles Wildfires: Philanthropy’s Ongoing Role in Recovery
In January 2025, tens of thousands lost their homes, businesses, schools, and other essential community places to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. Months later, individuals and families continue to feel the traumatic impacts of...Read ArticleImage
Kellen Silver
Senior Associate, Environmental and Social Innovation team, Milken Institute Strategic PhilanthropyKellen Silver is a senior associate on the Environmental and Social Innovation team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. In this role, he supports research and programming related to gun violence prevention and economic prosperity in the United States.
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Insights and thought leadership fromEsther Krofah
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Health - 46Reports and issue briefs in the past 2 years
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Insights and thought leadership fromEsther Krofah
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Health - 46Reports and issue briefs in the past 2 years

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Insights and thought leadership fromMichael Piwowar, PhD
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Finance - 10MThe Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship pilot deployed over $10M in direct funding
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70 Financial Innovations Labs
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Insights and thought leadership fromMichael Piwowar, PhD
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Finance - 10MThe Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship pilot deployed over $10M in direct funding

Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy tackles persistent societal challenges by guiding individuals and foundations with the insights and tools to develop strategies, implement giving programs, and foster collaboration to create a better, more equitable world.
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Insights and thought leadership fromMelissa Stevens
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
- 157More than $157M awarded to researchers, entrepreneurs, and other innovators through our strategic advising, managed grant programs, and innovation competitions
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Insights and thought leadership fromMelissa Stevens
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy

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Milken Institute International connects global markets through regional convenings and research to drive locally grounded, globally informed solutions.
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5 regions around the world
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