Maxwell DeGregorio is a senior associate at MI Finance at the Milken Institute. DeGregorio works on the Institute’s FinTech Program, which focuses on access to capital, financial inclusion, compliance, and transparency. He writes the “FinTech in Focus” newsletter and co-programs the Institute’s FinTech content.

Daniel Pham, PhD, is a director on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team at the Milken Institute He utilizes his expertise in scientific research, neuroscience, science policy, communication, and advocacy to advise philanthropic partners on opportunities to make the biggest impact in various fields of science and health.

Ishita Das, PhD, is a director on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy, where she leads cross-disciplinary projects. Her expertise lies in biomedical research, science policy, stakeholder engagement, workforce diversity, strategic planning, and project management.

Erika Stratmann is the director of communications, MI Health. She is a mission-driven communications and content development leader with a proven record of delivering measurable results to amplify thought leadership, engage communities, advance consumer education, and impact advocacy campaigns.

Chelsea Wendel is an associate director at Milken Institute Philanthropy. Her work is primarily focused on managing the logistics, details and travel coordination across the pillar's broad portfolio of events.

John Schellhase is a director with Milken Institute Philanthropy, where his work focuses on social impact philanthropy. As part of his work, Schellhase contributes to and manages projects related to strengthening corporate philanthropy and operating innovation competitions to advance the Sustainable Development Goals.

Caitlyn Barrett, PhD, is a director on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team at the Milken Institute. Her scientific expertise in cancer biology and neurodegeneration in addition to her experience in grant and program management, stakeholder engagement, and program analysis are brought to bear as she partners with philanthropists to maximize their impact on the biomedical ecosystem.

Dan Carol is a senior director on the Milken Institute Finance team. He leads Institute programming to accelerate effective deployment and financing of community-scale and climate resilient infrastructure, scale up regional innovation, and scale-up public-private partnerships.

Rachel Paige Goldstein a director on the global programming team at the Milken Institute. She is a change catalyst, 30-year veteran event producer and programming expert. Based on the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Goldstein follows her passion by creating experiences that change the world. At the Milken Institute, Goldstein curates high-level panels with top-tier speakers.

Heather Haines is director of convening and engagement with MI Philanthropy. She joined the Institute from the International Fund for Animal Welfare, where she oversaw global events.