New York New Members’ Reception and Morton L. Mandel Conversation

At this reception to welcome newly elected members of the Academy, the featured conversation highlighted Elizabeth Hillman, President and CEO of the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum. She and Adam Falk, president of the Wildlife Conservation Society, explored how the Memorial & Museum brings together commemoration and education while adapting its storytelling for new generations. The discussion highlighted how public memory can foster reflection, resilience, and a shared sense of humanity.