Global Conference

Empathy: Crucial to Rebuilding Our Mental Health System

The past year was marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, which exacerbated and highlighted pre-existing racial disparities in health care, combined with the increased awareness of the persistence of racial injustice in America. As a psychiatrist...
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Tresha Gibbs

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist; Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Japan’s Prime Minister Suga To Deliver Video Address At Milken Institute Global Conference On October 19, 2020

The event marks only the second time PM Suga delivers address on an international stage SINGAPORE – October 19, 2020 – The Milken Institute announced today that the Prime Minister of Japan, Yoshihide Suga is scheduled to deliver a video...
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Yeen Chong

Associate Director, Milken Institute International
Yeen Chee Chong is an associate director for Milken Institute International. Based in Singapore, he oversees and manages strategic communications with a wide range of global and regional media publications and partners. Chong works closely with colleagues in both Asia and the United States on planning and implementing global public relations and social media campaigns.

Do ‘Most Powerful Women’ Lists Exacerbate the Problem?

The loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg presents an opportunity to reflect on the great impact one life can make on the world. When trailblazers live long lives as she did, we can evaluate what has changed over the decades, contrasting the society...
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Richard Ditizio

CEO, Milken Institute
Richard Ditizio is the CEO of the Milken Institute, responsible for all pillars and departments across the organization's global footprint. Under his leadership, the Institute expanded its staff and programmatic work to Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Women in the Workforce: How California Measures Up

California is one of the world’s largest economies, home to 53 of the Fortune 500 companies and a leader in industries ranging from agriculture to financial services, tourism, and technology. However, strong economic performance is not...
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Jessica Jackson

Formerly Milken Institute