John Gerzema is a pioneer in the use of data to identify social change and help leaders and organizations anticipate and adapt to new trends and demands. A New York Times best-selling author, social scientist, and consultant, he is an expert on leadership and management of social change. As CEO of The Harris Poll, he oversees polling, corporate reputation, and strategy, including the largest data-set on COVID-19 in American society in advisory to The CDC, media, policymakers, and various corporations. As a Distinguished Fellow at The Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard, John serves on boards of The U.N Foundation’s Girl Up Campaign and The National Kidney Foundation. Named ‘Top Management Articles of the Decade’ by Strategy & Business, his research and speaking include two TED talks and plenaries at The World Economic Forum. John was named to The Hall of Achievement’ at The Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern. His latest book with Pulitzer-Prize winner Michael D’Antonio explores the rise of empathy in leadership. Tom Peters says, “The Athena Doctrine is a powerful book. Extraordinary research. Great storytelling. A message both timely and monumental importance”.
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Asia Center
Extends the reach and impact of the Milken Institute to the Asia-Pacific region
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Center for Financial Markets
Conducts research and constructs programs designed to facilitate smooth and efficient operation of financial markets
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Center for the Future of Aging
Advances healthy longevity and financial security for all through high-impact policies, research, convenings, and multisector partnerships.
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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.
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Center for Regional Economics and California Center
Analyzes the dynamics that drive job creation and promote industry expansion
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Center for Strategic Philanthropy
Empowers philanthropists to effectively address some of the world's most urgent problems
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FasterCures
Clears roadblocks that prevent medical breakthroughs from reaching patients sooner
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Financial Innovations Labs
Addressing society's greatest challenges through a financial lens
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Global Market Development
Working with government partners in emerging and developing economies to build strong, domestic financial markets.
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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
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Research Department
Addressing global policy issues on Health Economics, International Finance, and Regional Economics
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