
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 resourcing to develop blueprints for tackling some of our most critical global issues.

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
The Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream Opens with Flagship Exhibition ‘American Dream Experience’
WASHINGTON, DC—September 3, 2025—The Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, a cultural institution focused on illuminating pathways to opportunity for all, opens September 20. The Center comprises a collection of historic buildings...Read Article12th Milken Institute Asia Summit To Be Held in Singapore, Spotlighting Progress with Purpose Amidst Global Uncertainty
Over 1,500 CEOs, policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, and government leaders are expected to join the Institute’s annual Asia Summit in October.Read ArticleImageYeen 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.Milken Institute Statement on Passage of Digital Asset Legislation
The Milken Institute applauds the House’s historic, bipartisan passage of the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act. This final passage of the Senate’s GENIUS Act will provide long-sought regulatory clarity for stablecoins as they continue to...Read Article
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