The TTP is fortunate to have world-class leaders on its Board. Professionals from business, government, education, venture capital, and workforce sectors enable TTP to conduct its mission impacting talent ROI for business and economic mobility for Coloradans. Their unique perspectives and leadership are invaluable to our overall success.
Alison Griffin
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Alison Griffin is a Senior Vice President at Whiteboard Advisors, where she has been a leading voice in education innovation and workforce development. Her extensive experience in higher education and public policy makes her an invaluable asset to TTP as we work to align our initiatives with broader educational reforms and workforce needs.
Brittany Morris Saunders
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Brittany Morris Saunders, with her deep expertise in government relations and public affairs, is poised to help TTP navigate the complexities of policy and regulation. As a strong advocate for business and public-private partnerships, Brittany will be instrumental in ensuring that our initiatives resonate across the broader community.
Danielle Ongart
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With her extensive background in workforce development, Danielle Ongart is well-positioned to help TTP bridge the gap between education and employment. As the Director of Workforce Initiatives at the Colorado Workforce Development Council, Danielle’s insights into workforce trends and policy will help us move in a direction enabled by policy and best practices.
Debbie Brown
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Debbie Brown serves as the President of the Colorado Business Roundtable, where she advocates for policies that support business growth and economic vitality. Her experience in leading statewide business coalitions and her deep understanding of public policy make her an invaluable advisor to TTP. Debbie’s insights will help us craft initiatives that not only address the immediate needs of the tech industry but also contribute to sustaining talent business solutions for Colorado leaders.
Helen Young Hayes
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Helen Young Hayes is the Founder and CEO of ActivateWork, where she has led a first of it’s kind workforce non-profit in Colorado to create pathways to high-quality jobs in tech. She also founded the Colorado Inclusive Economy, bringing together over a hundred executives committed to building a more inclusive workforce. Now through the TTP, Helen’s leadership is instrumental to catalyzing the SteerCo towards more effective talent solutions and growing the momentum towards our goals. Her expertise will be crucial in ensuring the tech talent ecosystem pipelines futheres equitable accessible to all Coloradans.
Katherine Keegan
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Katherine Keegan, Director of the Office of the Future of Work at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, is a forward-thinking leader in workforce development. Her expertise in preparing workers for the jobs of tomorrow aligns with TTP’s vision of anticipating and addressing the challenges of the future tech workforce.
Kathryn Harris
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Kathryn Harris is the President and COO of ActivateWork where she leads the organization’s mission to connect individuals with meaningful careers in tech. With her extensive experience in workforce development and a strong focus on operational excellence, Kathryn is dedicated to creating pathways that equip l/earners with the skills needed for success in the tech industry. Her depth of relationships combined with her expertise supports TTP in leading the way for streamlined pathways for l/earners in Colorado.
Scott Laband
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Scott Laband, President of Colorado Succeeds, has been a driving force in aligning education with workforce needs for over a decade. Colorado Succeeds has set the standard in best practices as an intermediary for the construction employer network, and his leadership will guide TTP in ensuring that our work to enhance intermediary effectiveness through AI is applicable cross-sectors, elevating all efforts, as opposed to creativing duplication.
Taylor McLemore
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As the founder of the Human Potential Summit and Innagural Managing Director of Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator, Taylor McLemore brings an entrepreneurial lens and deep understanding of the tech ecosystem and employers’ needs to TTP. His investment experience will be essential in ensuring TTP remains focused on working towards scalable, evergreen solutions that streamlines education to workforce solutions for the SteerCo.
Dr. Valentina Iturbe-LaGrave
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Dr. Valentina Iturbe-LaGrave is a leader in building a tech workforce that reflects the diversity of our society. With her deep expertise in inclusion training she currently serves as Head of the Google School where she oversees Onboarding, Googler Development, Inclusive Learning & Development. Formerly she served as Director of Inclusive Teaching Practices at the University of Denver. Her commitment to creating inclusive learning environments will support TTP’s in evaluating talent pipelines through a data-centric approach. She is a leader in building a tech workforce that reflects the diversity of our society.
The collective expertise of our Executive Advisory Board members will be instrumental in guiding the Tech Talent Partnership as we work to build a stronger, more inclusive tech workforce in Colorado. Their insights will shape our strategic initiatives, drive innovative workforce development, and help create a lasting impact across the state and beyond.
We look forward to the transformative work that will come from this collaboration and the positive changes it will bring to the tech industry in Colorado.