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Sara ElShafie, PhD
Sara ElShafie, PhD, is a senior associate with MI Philanthropy.
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Heather Haines
Heather Haines is director of convening and engagement at the Milken Institute Center for Strateg
ic Philanthropy. She joined the Institute from the International Fund for Animal Welfare, where she oversaw global events.
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Caitlyn Barrett, PhD
Caitlyn Barrett, PhD, is an director for MI Philanthropy.
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Emily Baxi, PhD
Emily Baxi, PhD, is a director at the Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy.
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Jade Clemons
Jade Clemons is associate director of the Center for Regional Economics at the Milken Institute i
n Santa Monica.
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Alissa Dubetz
Alissa Dubetz is a senior policy analyst at the Milken Institute’s Center for Regional Economics.
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Giving Smarter: Philanthropic Opportunities to Advance Bipolar Disorder Research
People of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds endure the intense shifts in mood and energy level
s bipolar disorder (BD) causes.
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Neurotechnology: A Giving Smarter Guide
When most people think about advances in medicine, drug development is the first thing that comes t
o mind. However, technology and devices are proving to be valuable options for treating intractable illnesses.
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2021 Milken Institute California Policy Forum: Takeaways and Recommendations
The COVID-19 pandemic not only exposed social and economic weaknesses throughout California, but hi
ghlighted the deficits in infrastructure, housing, and workforce development that have exacerbated inequities over time.
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Sarcoidosis: A Giving Smarter Guide
The Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy and the Ann Theodore Foundation have release
d a new request for proposals (RFP) focused on understanding the underlying biology of sarcoidosis.
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An Inclusive Economic Development Roadmap for California's Inland Empire
While Southern California's Inland Empire has experienced above-average job growth and increased hi
gh-tech output for the better part of a decade, employment in high-tech industries has fallen over the same period. Fewer workers are reaping the ben
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Exploring the Role of Microbusinesses in Economic Growth and Recovery for US Cities
The Milken Institute’s 2021 Best-Performing Cities (BPC) index compares the recent perfor
mance of metro areas with a focus on job growth, wage growth, and high-tech GDP growth.
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