We understand our rural communities succeed because of the extraordinary people who live here. So, we're leading the charge to foster civil discourse that builds trust and strengthens relationships among our region's most influential leaders.

 

In celebration of our complex mosaic of cultural, geopolitical, and socioeconomic differences – we're prioritizing connection, friendship, and professional relationships that promote mutual respect and regionally collaborative solutions to our shared challenges. 

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Community leaders from across the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys meet to unpack the tension in civil discourse. Together, we're exploring personal values, public policy, and our individual and collective commitment to the public good.

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PROGRAM DETAILS

 

• Tuition cost is 100% subsidized by the Hurst Community Initiative, Aspen Institute's investment in community leaders

• This six-part text-based seminar series utilizes short excerpts from ancient and contemporary literature as conversation-starters in an immersive exploration into 

• The Leaders Forum experience is curated and moderated by Evan Zislis, Colorado native, long-time Roaring Fork local, and founding director of the Aspen Institute's Hurst Leaders Forum.

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Annual cohorts are selected by invitation to amplify the widest possible range of perspectives and representation from all communities throughout the region. To learn more about participating in upcoming cohorts, email Evan.Zislis@AspenInstitute.org.