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      Poor management, toxic culture - Senior Associate Milken Institute Employee Review

      2.0
      Dec 15, 2021
      Senior associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Junior level staffers keep this place running. Great to make friends & connections if you're a younger employee in LA/DC. Awesome travel opportunities (but not for everyone!). Pay is decent for a nonprofit think tank.

      Cons

      Executives are out of touch. Senior managers are devoted to the C-Suite rather than to the success and growth of their own teams. Managers take credit for the work of junior staffers. It's all about power and visibility at Milken- and if you don't have it, most colleagues won't give you the time of day. Mentorship is nonexistent and there is very little room for growth, even though you may be tricked to believe there is. Overall, style is valued over substance.

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      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are disappointed to read your experience with the Institute was negative, however the HR team welcomes your feedback to start conversations that will help us implement solutions. Please contact us at HR-Staff@milkeninstitute.org should you wish to discuss your experience further.

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      5.0
      Apr 17, 2026
      Senior associate
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      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great people and impactful work.

      Cons

      No cons I can think of.

      1.0
      May 21, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      They pay well and thus are able to hire well qualified and capable people.

      Cons

      I worked with MCAAD, but my experience there and my perception of the Milken Institute were aligned. This was the worst career decision I have ever made and I truly regret it. Senior leadership doesn't listen or care about others' opinions. We were often told to be quiet in meetings, and to sit and let our bosses talk. Zero autonomy. Micromanaged to an extreme. Frequent layoffs. Terrible communication between departments. HR is shockingly awful and will not respond to emails, and often makes errors on your benefit allocations. Your personal time is not respected. I waited a while to write this review so it wouldn't sound too bitter, but I strongly recommend avoiding this org. Unfortunately, the mission and their public-facing reputation doesn't align with the reality of working there.

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