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Asia Center
Extends the reach and impact of the Milken Institute to the Asia-Pacific region
Center for Financial Markets
Conducts research and constructs programs designed to facilitate smooth and efficient operation of financial markets
Center for the Future of Aging
Advances healthy longevity and financial security for all through high-impact policies, research, convenings, and multisector partnerships.
Center for Public Health
Develops research, programs, and initiatives designed to envision and activate sustainable solutions leading to better health for individuals and communities worldwide.
Center for Regional Economics and California Center
Analyzes the dynamics that drive job creation and promote industry expansion
Center for Strategic Philanthropy
Empowers philanthropists to effectively address some of the world's most urgent problems
FasterCures
Clears roadblocks that prevent medical breakthroughs from reaching patients sooner
Financial Innovations Labs
Addressing society's greatest challenges through a financial lens
Global Market Development
Working with government partners in emerging and developing economies to build strong, domestic financial markets.
Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream
Anyone with a dream should have the opportunity to make it come true—through determination and an economic system that works for all
Research Department
Addressing global policy issues on Health Economics, International Finance, and Regional Economics

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Capital for Innovation
Develops strategies to attract investment to novel solutions to social problems
FinTech
Analyzing the application of tech-driven, financial innovations and the impact of financial technology on the well-being of individuals, businesses, and communities
Housing Finance
Informing the policy debate around the future of housing markets in the US
Opportunity Zones
Exploring the challenges and opportunities facing the implementation of Opportunity Zones and Qualified Opportunity Funds.

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Norah O'Donnell

Anchor and Managing Editor, CBS Evening News

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Norah O'Donnell is the anchor and managing editor of the 'CBS Evening News,' anchor of CBS News Election Specials, including primary, debate and election nights, and a '60 Minutes' contributing correspondent. Recently, O'Donnell covered the 2020 Presidential Election including the 2020 Democratic and Republican National Conventions for CBS News and has been on the forefront of the Coronavirus pandemic coverage, interviewing key people such as, Dr. Anthony Fauci, former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams. O'Donnell also sat down with President-elect, Joe Biden about racism and injustice in America during a year of civil unrest. Previously, O'Donnell was co-host of 'CBS This Morning' and a contributor to '60 Minutes.' O'Donnell joined 'CBS This Morning' in July 2012. . Prior, she served as CBS News' chief White House correspondent. O'Donnell is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the 'CBS Evening News' was recently awarded the 2020 Edward R. Murrow for Best Newscast and Excellence in Writing.