At the Center for Rising Generations, we believe that young people have unique insight into what is most important to shape a healthy, just, and prosperous future for communities, states, and our nation.
We want to make sure that the voices of young people are heard, that their ideas are amplified, and that they have the opportunity to lead on the topics that matter the most.
At the Center for Rising Generations, we believe that young people have unique insight into what is most important to shape a healthy, just, and prosperous future for communities, states, and our nation.
We want to make sure that the voices of young people are heard, that their ideas are amplified, and that they have the opportunity to lead on the topics that matter the most.
YOU Did It!
The inaugural Rising Generations Summit was an action-packed day that brought together 125 youth leaders and 60 ambassadors, from across the United States to Washington, DC, for a one-of-a-kind leadership summit designed by young people, for young people.
This wasn’t just a single moment in time. It is a movement built on a foundation of collaboration, inclusivity, and youth empowerment. And the young people who attended did not disappoint. One thing was made abundantly clear – young people are not the leaders of tomorrow. They are shaping change today!
Check out this video to learn more about the Rising Generations Summit. And follow along as the youth delegates take their experience from the Summit to the streets as they build out individual impact projects to address challenges they’re seeing in their communities.
The Center for Rising Generations is dedicated to ensuring that civil dialogue, civic engagement, and leadership development become a predictable part of the journey to adulthood in our society, and around the world.
Inspired by the Aspen Institute’s strategic plan and supported by a generous endowment
from the Bezos Family Foundation, the Center for Rising Generations:
Works to expand opportunities for, and elevate the voices of, youth & young adults at the Aspen Institute
Creates opportunities to convene and build community beyond the Aspen Institute
Encourages innovation that helps emphasize the assets that young people bring to help address today’s challenges
The Center for Rising Generations was launched through a generous endowment from the Bezos Family Foundation. The Bezos Family Foundation supports rigorous, inspired learning environments for young people to put their education into action. The Foundation’s investments along a continuum from birth through high school aim to elevate the field of education and improve life outcomes for all children.
Inspired by the Aspen Institute’s strategic plan and supported by a generous endowment
from the Bezos Family Foundation, the Center for Rising Generations:
Works to expand opportunities for, and elevate the voices of, youth & young adults at the Aspen Institute
Creates opportunities to convene and build community beyond the Aspen Institute
Encourages innovation that helps emphasize the assets that young people bring to help address today’s challenges
The Center for Rising Generations was launched through a generous endowment from the Bezos Family Foundation. The Bezos Family Foundation supports rigorous, inspired learning environments for young people to put their education into action. The Foundation’s investments along a continuum from birth through high school aim to elevate the field of education and improve life outcomes for all children.
Kaya Henderson serves as Executive Vice President and Executive Director of the Center for Rising Generations at the Aspen Institute. Kaya has devoted her career, as a teacher, a leader, and an entrepreneur, to expanding opportunities for young people.
Peter Weber
Amy Glassman
Yasmine Elkharssa
Zach Epstein
Andy Flores
Kanika Mehra
Winter BreeAnne Minisee
Nam Nguyen
Josephine Bias Robinson
About Us
Kaya Henderson serves as Executive Vice President and Executive Director of the Center for Rising Generations at the Aspen Institute. Kaya has devoted her career, as a teacher, a leader, and an entrepreneur, to expanding opportunities for young people.
Peter Weber
Amy Glassman
Yasmine Elkharssa
Zach Epstein
Andy Flores
Kanika Mehra
Winter BreeAnne Minisee
Nam Nguyen
Josephine Bias Robinson
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