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Maggie Switek, PhD

Senior Director, Research
Maggie Switek, PhD, is a senior director on the research team at the Milken Institute. She heads all projects related to economic growth and opportunities across regions and communities in the US and abroad.

Milken Institute International

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Through our ongoing engagement and our research, events, and projects, the Milken Institute International pillar aims to be catalysts for addressing key challenges facing the regions of the world in areas ranging from development of capital markets and improved capital access, financing infrastructure challenges to a rapidly changing global climate, regional economic competitiveness and trade, and advances in medicine and health.

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Through our ongoing engagement and our research, events and projects, the Milken Institute International pillar aims to be catalysts for addressing key challenges facing the regions of the world in areas ranging from development of capital markets and improved capital access, financing infrastructure challenges from a rapidly changing global climate, regional economic competitiveness and trade, advances in medicine and health.

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  • Milken Institute Finance

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    The Milken Institute Finance pillar addresses challenges across the financial system to increase access to capital, savings, and investments, particularly for underserved individuals, businesses, and communities. Our thought leadership, research, and insights influence private sector practices and public sector policies that improve equitable access, efficiency, and reliability of financial markets and institutions.

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    The Milken Institute Finance pillar addresses challenges across the financial system to increase access to capital, savings, and investments, particularly for underserved individuals, businesses, and communities. Our thought leadership, research, and insights influence private sector practices and public sector policies that improve equitable access, efficiency, and reliability of financial markets and institutions.

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    70 Financial Innovations Labs

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    The Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship pilot deployed over $10M in direct funding
  • Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy

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    Milken Institute Philanthropy advances the strategic deployment of capital to create a better, more equitable world. We partner with individuals and foundations to develop strategies, implement giving programs, and foster collaboration so that philanthropists can use their resources to make a positive impact.

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    The Milken Institute Philanthropy pillar advances the strategic deployment of capital to create a better, more equitable world. We partner with individuals and foundations to develop strategies, implement giving programs, and foster collaboration so that philanthropists can use their resources to make a positive impact.

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    More than $157M awarded to researchers, entrepreneurs, and other innovators through our strategic advising, managed grant programs, and innovation competitions
  • Milken Institute Health

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    Milken Institute Health bridges innovation gaps across the health and health-care continuum. We advance whole-person health throughout the lifespan by improving healthy aging, public health, biomedical science, and food systems.

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    Our health work encompasses four portfolios: FasterCures, Feeding Change, Future of Aging, and Public Health. We also work collectively to address challenges that require cross-cutting solutions.

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    Reports and issue briefs in the past 2 years
  • Events

    Milken Institute events welcome leaders in business, politics, public health, entertainment, and more. With annual convenings taking place around the world, the summits feature expert discussions on issues both regional and global, with a...
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    Andrew Friedson

    Director, Health Economics
    Andrew Friedson, PhD, is the head of research for the Milken Institute Health. He is a health economist with expertise in health care and related sectors.