Nicoly Costa is an associate on the Business and Program Development team within the
International pillar at the Milken Institute. Based in London, she is responsible for
managing memberships and sponsors involved in the Institute’s conferences and
programs, and for strengthening its network through year-round initiatives such as the
London Dialogues.

A seasoned operations and administration professional with over 25 years of experience across different sectors, which include banking, travel, hospitality and business trade association. Currently serving as Head of Operations in Singapore, she oversees all aspects of office administration, including human resources, finance, office management and team engagement initiatives.

Benjamin Roberts is a senior associate in the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team within the Strategic Philanthropy pillar at the Milken Institute. He has a deep understanding of the research ecosystem, including scientific funding policies and processes.

Manvit Adusumilli is an associate with FasterCures at the Milken Institute. He primarily supports the team’s projects involving clinical trials, disease prevention, and research infrastructure.

Michelle McNabb is a senior associate on the FasterCures team at the Milken Institute. McNabb has experience in health communications, digital content strategy, and community outreach across federal, state, and local government agencies.