Aspen Policy Academy

We equip experts and community leaders with the resources they need to speak up, be heard, and have an impact.

The Aspen Institute’s Policy Academy helps community leaders and experts across the political spectrum elevate their voices, influence key decisions, and strengthen democracy from the ground up. We believe that the people closest to problems are best positioned to come up with solutions, so we work to empower citizens to have a say in the decisions that affect them. Our innovative training programs and resources equip people across sectors – from tech to the environment, science to civic engagement – with the skills to shape critical policy efforts. We’re building an America where everyone is engaged in our democratic process—and has the power to make a difference.

Upcoming Programs

Scoping a Policy Problem

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Communicating for Policy

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Writing an Op-Ed

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Rising Civic AI Leaders

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Writing an Op-Ed

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Writing a Public Comment

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Communicating for Policy

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Getting a Job in Policy

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Policy 101

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State and Local Government Advocacy

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Scoping a Policy Problem

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How to Tell Governments What You Think

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