Jaime Bettcher

Jaime Bettcher is an Assistant Director with the Aspen Institute Business & Society Program.12 In this role, she leads several important initiatives:

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the Economic Mobility Fellowship for business leaders working to expand economic opportunity in the United States12
• Oversees the portfolio of work with business schools, faculty, and administrators1
• Manages programs like the Ideas Worth Teaching Awards, which aim to bring recognition and visibility to business curriculum aligned with society's long-term health1

Background

Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, Jaime's career path included:

• Working in the financial services industry at Deutsche Bank and Nomura Securities1
• Overseeing technology projects for the NYC Marathon and youth running programs at New York Road Runners, a non-profit focused on health and character development through physical fitness1

Education

Jaime holds an MBA from Yale School of Management, where she focused her studies on business practices that impact systems of poverty and economic opportunity.1

Professional Focus

Jaime is passionate about systems change in the private sector and engaging leaders in this process.3 Her work at the Aspen Institute reflects this commitment, as she strives to align business decisions with the long-term health of society through dialogue, working groups, networks, and fellowship programs.2