Michelson Philanthropies’ FirstGen Initiative, founded by Alya Michelson, aims to uplift the voices, journeys, and contributions of immigrant women. By Justin Chapman Michelson Philanthropies’ FirstGen Initiative, founded by Alya Michelson, aims to uplift the...
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All-Staff Meeting Highlights Medical Research and Impact Investing
Dr. Wayne Koff, founder and CEO of the Human Immunome Project, discusses the origin of the Michelson Prizes, and Phillip Kim, CEO of Michelson 20MM Foundation, provides an update on the organization’s recent impact venture investments that aim to make the world a...
The Giving Pledge – Alya and Gary Michelson’s Commitment to Philanthropy
In regard to great wealth there is an established tradition to differentiate those who have made it on their own from those who have had it bestowed upon them. “I have been blessed with three healthy and happy children. For that matter, my wife and I are...
Announcing New Staff Members — Michelson Philanthropies is Growing!
The Michelson Philanthropies team is growing! We’re pleased to announce new staff members Vania Campos, Justin Chapman, and Michele Morris. Vania Campos is the new Marketing Administrative Assistant at Michelson Philanthropies. In this role, she supports...
Alya Michelson’s Commitment to the Giants Club
Alya Michelson on the importance of the Giants Club Space for Giants advocacy for animal welfare and conservation. Editorial by: Emma Ledger, Independent UK Voices contributor In this Independent UK commentary, Alya Michelson is quoted on the importance of the...
Webinar | Healthy Planet, Healthy People: How Climate Change Impacts Human Immunology
Researchers and policy experts look at the threats climate change poses to the human immune system and how science and innovation can mitigate some of the negative impacts. Register for the webinar here. Featuring Dr. Gwen W. Collman of the National Institute of...
Michelson 20MM Foundation Welcomes James Glapa-Grossklag
James Glapa-Grossklag has been named the Michelson 20MM Foundation’s most recent Open Educational Resources (OER) Fellow. James has been a longtime advocate for OER and is recognized as a global leader on the topic. “We are excited to recognize his work with...
Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology
The Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology focuses on transformative research in human immunology, with trans-disease applications to accelerate vaccine and immunotherapeutic discovery. This international prize is intended to encourage and...
The Peace Island Children’s Center Provides Water Purifier to Ugandan Village
A newly-installed water purifier marks the latest progress in transforming the lives of 5,300 Ugandan villagers on the banks of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake. Providing sustainable clean water is the first stage of bold planning by the Peaceful...
A Conversation With Alya and Gary K. Michelson
Dr. Gary K. Michelson and Alya Michelson are the heart of Michelson Philanthropies. Their passions have fueled the initiatives of the foundation, which marked its 25th anniversary in 2020. The couple discussed their future plans with Michelson Philanthropies Executive...