Laura Deal Lacey is the Executive Vice President of International at the Milken Institute, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the Institute’s global initiatives. As the first employee of the Milken Institute in Asia, Deal Lacey was instrumental in establishing its center, programs, and activities in the Asia Pacific region. Over time, her responsibilities expanded to strategically grow the Institute’s presence across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa. A dual citizen of the United States and Brazil, Deal Lacey has lived and worked on four continents. She serves on the board of FWD Insurance (Group) and is a member of the advisory board for The Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics at Singapore Management University.

Curtis S. Chin is Chair, Asia Fellows; Senior Advisor, Global Markets at the Milken Institute. He is a former U.S. ambassador to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), an advisory board member of the Asian American Federation, and a media presence and voice on where East meets West—from business, trade & culture to issues facing the Asian American community.