Alison Griffin

Alison Griffin is a nationally recognized leader in postsecondary education and workforce development policy, bringing decades of federal, state, and philanthropic experience to address America's most pressing educational and economic challenges. As one of the nation's foremost voices at the intersection of education and employment, she combines extensive Washington D.C. policy expertise with implementation experience across multiple sectors.

As a Forbes contributor since 2019, Alison has authored nearly 100 thought leadership pieces reaching millions of readers globally, establishing her as one of the nation's most influential voices on education and workforce policy. She maintains a weekly newsletter, The Rise Report, which details activities at the intersection of education and employment in Colorado. She is a frequent contributor to WorkShift, and her pieces have appeared in U.S. News and World Report, The Washington Post, and EdSurge.

Alison joined the Empower Schools board in 2026.