Haili Lewis is a Program Manager at the Stevens Initiative where she advances the strategic implementation of the Initiative’s external affairs portfolio. In her role, Haili is a key contributor to building an ecosystem of people worldwide committed to bringing virtual exchange to young people everywhere. Before joining the Stevens Initiative, Haili worked for the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program where she focused on events and communications. She previously held internships at the U.S. Department of State, Voto Latino, and the European Parliament. Haili has a B.A. in international studies with a concentration on U.S. foreign policy and a regional focus on Europe from American University in Washington, D.C., where she graduated magna cum laude with honors. In her free time, Haili enjoys traveling, cooking, and exploring new places in Chicago.

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Forging Cross-Cultural Trust and Friendship Through Virtual Exchange

The Stevens Initiative connects young people from different backgrounds and allows them to take on new perspectives.

November 1, 2022

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Five Lessons on Civic Engagement from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor

The Supreme Court justice shared her tips during a March conversation with the Latinos and Society Program.

April 20, 2017

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Four Ways Democrats and Republicans Can Help the Latino Community

These nonpartisan steps can benefit the US as a whole.

January 27, 2017

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How can mayors address inequity in their own backyards?

How can we tackle the economic inequities facing minorities in cities around the country?

September 19, 2016