Walter Isaacson on the Resnicks' Gift to the Future
Over the past three years, Lynda and Stewart's extraordinary support has enabled hundreds of Fellows from across the Aspen Global Leadership Network to connect with each other at the Action Forum, deepen their commitment to values-based leadership, and add depth and staying power to their social impact ventures.
The Aspen Action Forum is among the Institute's greatest platforms for effecting real and measurable change in the world, and it is also our most geographically and demographically diverse annual convening.
Lynda and Stewart's personal commitment to diversity, leadership, and fellowship make them natural partners to help carry the Aspen Action Forum into the future. In recognition of Lynda and Stewart Resnick’s transformative support and philanthropic vision, the Aspen Institute is pleased to rename this annual convening the Resnick Aspen Action Forum.
Please join us in Aspen next summer for the inaugural Resnick Aspen Action Forum, which will take place July 19 - 22, with optional programming on July 18. I look forward to seeing many of you there.
All best,
Walter Isaacson
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