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Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy

Environmental and Social Innovation

The Environmental and Social Innovation portfolio works with philanthropists, companies, and impact investors to uncover and support promising solutions, apply new tools, and mobilize entrepreneurial talent to advance progress in entrenched environmental and social challenges. 

Workstreams

Sustainable Planet
We work with partners to landscape issues and recommend the strategies and tools that will spur progress and build toward a resilient and sustainable future.
Thriving Communities
We create programming to address entrenched social issues so that communities have the necessary resources to access and participate in a thriving and just society.
Individual Opportunity
We conduct rigorous research to identify opportunities for innovation across education, workforce development, and tech for good. We find and illuminate pathways for individuals to reach their full potential.

Veterans Community Initiative

Veterans face challenges during the transition to civilian life—from economic hardship to health and social barriers. Our initiative explores how strategic philanthropy can fund integrated solutions and expand long-term support for veterans and their families.

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Gun Violence Prevention Initiative

Milken Institute has undertaken extensive research into gun violence in the US and has identified opportunities for philanthropic and business investments to engage on this issue.
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Prize Programs at the Milken Institute

Milken Institute innovation prizes offer exciting and effective tools for partners interested in sourcing or scaling innovative solutions.
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The purpose of the prize is to find anyone on this planet who has a good idea—who has an entrepreneurial way to solve a problem—and reward them.
Michael Milken, Chairman, Milken Institute

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Our Team

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Adoma Addo

Associate, Environmental and Social Innovation team, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
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Sara ElShafie, PhD

Senior Associate, Environmental and Social Innovation team, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
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Ricky Garcia

Director, Environmental and Social Innovation, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
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Crystal Miller

Associate Director, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
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Terry Mulligan

Director, Environmental and Social Innovation team, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
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Emily Musil, PhD

Managing Director, Environmental and Social Innovation team, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
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Michelle Rincón

Associate, Environmental and Social Innovation, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
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Ariana Salazar

Senior Associate, Environmental and Social Innovation, Milken Insitute Strategic Philanthropy
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Kellen Silver

Senior Associate, Environmental and Social Innovation team, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
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Susan Wetherby

Executive Assistant, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy