Chelsea Miller is the associate director of UpSkill America, an initiative of the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program.

Before joining the Institute in September 2024, Chelsea spent five years at Walmart helping develop and lead the largest employer education benefit program in the US, Live Better U. Leading communications, policy, and portfolio strategy, Chelsea made sure access to education was a reason Walmart made the Forbes Change the World list every year since 2018.

Prior to her time in corporate America, Chelsea spent a decade in the nonprofit and political sectors in Arkansas and North Carolina helping organizations and candidates execute strategies.

A proud University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill alum, Chelsea holds a Bachelor of Arts in Peace, War, and Defense, as well as a master’s in public service from the Clinton School of Public Service at the University of Arkansas. She lives with her husband in Rogers, Arkansas, and can often be found enjoying the natural state riding her bike or hiking.

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Blog Posts

UpSkill America & Guild Announce Third Cohort of Education and Career Mobility Fellowship

“We are delighted to welcome this new class of Fellows,” said UpSkill America Senior Director Haley Glover. “Supporting these leaders, who are joining a thriving community of alumni, to advance in their work and careers creating real value for their organizations and opportunities for their workforces is so rewarding. This is an incredibly impressive group.”

December 3, 2025

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Publications

Upskilling Playbook: AI, Skill Development, and the Workforce

Leaders must view AI adoption as a development opportunity to redefine how capability is built, focusing on outcomes and consciously reinvesting capacity freed by automation to ensure growth and resilience for both the business and its people.

November 20, 2025

Publications

Investing in People Is an Investment in the Business: Talent Development Leads to Strong Business Outcomes

This case study shares Marlin Steel’s story over the past decade and illustrates a compelling model for how intentional investment in talent fosters competitive businesses and personal growth.

September 18, 2025