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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From Kuala Lumpur to Hanoi: Milken Institute's 2026 Global Opportunity Index Portrays Resiliency and Encouraging Growth Trend in Emerging Southeast Asia
The 2026 Global Opportunity Index ranks Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines as Southeast Asia’s leading investment destinations. Washington, D.C., April 7, 2026 — Economies in Southeast Asia continue to display encouraging...Read ArticleThe 2026 Global Opportunity Index ranks Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines as Southeast Asia’s leading investment destinations.
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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. -
Milken Institute’s 2026 Global Conference Convenes Changemakers in Los Angeles, May 3–6
At a defining moment for international stability, leaders will focus on solutions through open dialogue and cross-sector collaboration.Read ArticleImage
Chad Clinton
Director, Media RelationsChad 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. -
Milken Institute Kicks Off Third Global Investors’ Symposium in Hong Kong
This year’s event accentuates the megatrends shaping capital in an evolving world.Read Article
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We spark transformative change. Together with our partners, we set in motion solutions to the globe’s greatest challenges in an unbiased way, driving long-term impact in the areas of finance, health, and philanthropy.
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We're Hiring!
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.