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Members of Aspen Public Radio's National Council share a passion for public radio and all that it offers our community, our country, and the world. The financial support of National Council members is crucial to Aspen Public Radio's continued public service.
Members of the National Council generously make a donation of $2,500 or more. This support helps advance Aspen Public Radio's commitment to provide high-quality journalism in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond.
Benefits of National Council membership
- Invitations to exclusive National Council events with prominent NPR journalists and public media personalities, as well as other engaging speakers. These enlightening, entertaining events are hosted in private homes, local venues, or virtually, and speakers have included: StoryCorps CEO Sandra Clark; NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaking on her experience reporting from Ukraine; U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer; and the late Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright, among others.
- Invitations to other private receptions and events throughout the year.
- A meaningful connection to Aspen Public Radio, with a deepened understanding of our goals.
- Our gratitude for your commitment to ensuring the continued growth and stability of Aspen Public Radio in service to our community.
2025 Events
- Women's Desk launch at The Little Nell on March 21
- National Council reception on June 26, celebrating The Power of Local News with Mary Louise Kelly
- Aspen Music Festival and School complimentary concert and reception on July 25
- Frontiers of Knowledge symposium on September 13 (discounted pricing for National Council members)
2026 Events
- An Evening With Malala Yousafzai on January 27
- The 7th Annual Liar's Contest with Peter Sagal at Wheeler Opera House, followed by a private dinner for National Council members on March 30
- National Council reception in collaboration with Trust for Public Lands in late-June
- Aspen Music Festival and School complimentary concert and reception (2026 date TBD)
Thank you to our current National Council members (*as of February 2026):
| Tori Adams and Jim DuBose Dr. Brooke Allen Robert and Carol Auld Susan and Steve Baird Daniel and Jennifer Baker Judith Barnard and Michael Fain Amy Margerum Berg and Gilchrist Berg Andrea Booher Nicholas and Wendy Bowen Brian and Rachael Brady Carolyn Buck Luce Glenn Bucksbaum John and Jacolyn Bucksbaum Greg and Marcy Carlin Doug Carlston and Kathy Williams Isa Catto Shaw and Daniel Shaw John and Laurel Catto Ziska Childs Janet Clark Larry Cohen Amé Damaso Rana Dershowitz and Brian Rose John and Ann Doerr Mary Dolan William and Nathalia Dolan Laura Donnelley Marsha and David Dowler Lori Dresner and Pete Wycoff John and Lauren Driscoll Loyal Durand Penney Evans-Carruth and Dennis Carruth D. Thomas Dunton | Jim and Karen Frank Tom and Ann Friedman John and Jessica Fullerton Virginia and Gary Gerst Robert Glickman Harriett Gold Cornelia Greaves and Nathaniel Bates Glenda Greenwald Jim and Brenda Grusecki Karl Hanlon Denise Hoogland Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy Michael and Carol Hundert Jaidyn Hurst Robert and Soledad Hurst Edith "Sis" Johnson Laura and Mike Kaplan Alexander Kelloff Jeffrey Kenner and Hyunja Laskin William and Sarah Kling Amie C. Knox Michael and Sheila Kurzman Laura and Gary Lauder Ted Levine and Lucia Swanson Adam and Melony Lewis Michael Lipkin and Jody Guralnick Larry Marx John and Laurie McBride Jackie Merrill and Jay Hughes Robert and Marcie Musser Nicole and Allan Mutchnik Gael Neeson Gail Nichols and William La Couter | Lynn Nichols and Jim Gilchrist John Orton Diane Oshin and Dr. Sydney Mandelbaum Melinda and Norman Payson Robert Pew and Susan Taylor Cintra Pollack Penny Pritzker and Bryan Traubert Dr. Mark and Kelley Purnell Bob Purvis Sally Ranney Sara Ransford Rita Rasmussen Lynda and Stewart Resnick Chris and Donnie Ryan Sally Sakin Michael Schatz and Tami Douglas-Schatz Gordon and Carole Segal Rachel and Anthony Sherman Michael and Wendy Sidley Mike and Margaret Simmons Donna and Elliott Slade Rachel and Anthony Sherman Tina Staley and Harris Sherman John Starr Ann Stephenson Laurie Tisch Anne Tobey Bill and Paula Turner Thomas Van Straaten and Nadine Asin Linda Vitti Herbst Carrie Walton Penner and Greg Penner Mary Watson and John Seybold Jeffrey and Elisha Zander |
Join Aspen Public Radio's National Council
National Council members contribute gifts of $2,500 or more.
You can mail your check to:
Aspen Public Radio
110 E. Hallam St., Suite 134
Aspen, CO 81611
Or make your online donation today by setting up an Evergreen membership starting at $208/month.
For questions, or to receive ACH transfer information, please call 970-920-9000 to speak with Aspen Public Radio's Membership Coordinator, Lauri Jackson, or email her at lauri@aspenpublicradio.org.