Congratulations to the American Indian OIC’s President & CEO, Joe Hobot, Ed.D. who has been named one of the Aspen Institute’s Ascend Fellows for the class of 2018-19.
This prestigious opportunity has been awarded to 21 visionary and entrepreneurial leaders across the United States with bold ideas that can move the needle on health and well-being and offer concrete economic and social mobility pathways for children and their families. The Fellowship provides leaders the space and support to bring their ideas to life and scale.
Regarding the nomination, Hobot says, “I am deeply humbled and greatly honored to have been nominated by my peers and selected by The Aspen Institute to participate within this fellowship! I am thrilled at being able to work with such brilliant and inspiring people as who are a part of this incredible cohort. There is no question that this experience will inform and enhance my work on behalf of both the AIOIC and the wider community that we serve. Wopila Tanka Aspen Institute for this incredible opportunity!”
The 2018 Class consists of 21 Fellows who reflect the diversity and talent of America, across gender, race and ethnicity, geography, and sector:
- 57% people of color, 12 women, 9 men
- From 13 states and the District of Columbia (Alabama, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington)
- Are state leaders in human services, Medicaid, and early care and education; national leaders in higher education, philanthropy, faith, and business; and innovative researchers and practitioners.
The Ascend Fellowship is an 18-month journey of thought-provoking reflection, inspiration, and action based on the Aspen Institute’s 50-year history of leadership development. With leaders from different disciplines and sectors, Ascend Fellows expand and interrogate their ideas and ultimately strengthen them to fuel a new cycle of opportunity for children and families.
Ascend at the Aspen Institute is the national hub for breakthrough ideas and collaborations that move children and their parents toward educational success, economic security, and health and well-being. Ascend takes a two-generation approach to our work – focusing on children and their parents together, bringing a gender and a racial equity lens to its analysis.
The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, DC. Its mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan venue for dealing with critical issues. The Institute is based in Washington, DC; Aspen, Colorado; and on the Wye River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It also has offices in New York City and an international network of partners.