In this deeply personal and moving conversation at the Milken Institute Global Conference, Worth Media’s Dan Costa sits down with a Shamina Singh - EVP, Sustainability, Mastcard - powerful voice in civic leadership to explore what the American Dream truly means—not just for citizens, but for communities around the world.
As a first-generation American and daughter of immigrants, she shares how her family’s journey shaped her values around democracy, service, and inclusion—from her first vote at a Virginia fire station to the “Global Village” her parents built in a small-town home. She reminds us that:
- The American Dream is not monolithic—it’s defined by every person who believes in opportunity.
- Belonging and civic participation start at home and ripple into the community.
- Disagreement in politics shouldn't divide us—it can be a path to shared purpose.
- True patriotism lives in relationships, conversation, and neighborly care.
- With reflections on community, culture, and the importance of civil discourse, this is a conversation about hope, identity, and what it really means to be American.
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Melissa Stevens on How Strategic Philanthropy Is Replacing Traditional Giving
Milken Institute's Melissa Stevens on how philanthropy is evolving during the largest generational wealth transfer in modern history.
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The AI Boom Is Creating an Energy Crisis Nobody Is Ready For with Milken Institute’s Rachel Halfaker
Rachel Halfaker of Milken Institute discusses AI, climate finance, energy infrastructure, and the future of American development.
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Building Trustworthy AI
As AI systems influence hiring, health, and democracy itself, the demand for explainability and accountability grows urgent. This conversation moves beyond ethics decks to real mechanisms—audits, liability models, and transparency tools—that ensure technology earns public trust.
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The Robotic Future of Minimally Invasive Surgery
What happens when artificial intelligence meets robotic precision? Dr. Ed Cheken and Bill Peine will reveal how smart surgical systems are reshaping training, performance, and patient safety.
