Alison Griffin is a Colorado-based contributor who covers postsecondary education and the future of work. She writes about public policy issues that impact all learners, with a focus on economic mobility, innovative education and training models, and financing strategies. As a university trustee, former Congressional policy advisor and a single parent, Griffin brings unique perspectives to her writing. She is a trustee at Colorado Mesa University and a senior fellow at the Isaacson School for Communication, Arts, and Media at Colorado Mountain College. Her insights appear in Forbes, The Hill, The Washington Post, and EdSurge and she is regularly at the center of moderating conversations and guiding solutions among policymakers, impact investors, entrepreneurs, practitioners, and employers. Follow Griffin for coverage of emerging issues and analysis related to higher education and the boundless potential of thoughtful collaboration among dynamic communities.