Over 50 Colorado education and business leaders endorse Ilana

Even more of Ilana’s Most Recent Endorsements by Colorado Leaders

Meg Froelich, Colorado State House, District 3

“There is no one more dedicated to finding fair, realistic solutions towards all that concerns students, faculty, staff, parents, and the greater community.”

Karen Middleton, Former State Representative and Former State Board of Education Member

“Ilana Spiegel continually has her finger on the pulse of all that concerns students, teachers, and parents. I am forever impressed with her acumen and depth, always keeping it in the context of how issues directly affect whom when no one else is considering it.”

Dafna Michaelson-Jenet, Colorado State House, District 30

“Ilana knows that Colorado’s most valuable resource is its people. As a CU Regent she inspires those around her to use community problem solving skills to fight for opportunities for all. Like me, Ilana finds and shares the stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things to solve problems”

Vita Brown, Aurora Activist

“Ilana puts people first. She shows up. She listens. She takes action. She follows up. She is exactly the person we need fighting for students and protecting the people of the University of Colorado.”

Honorable Jonathan Singer, Colorado State House, District 11

“As a Social Worker and Lawmaker, I’ve worked my whole life to ensure every child gets a fair shot. Ilana has the progressive passion and the real-life experience to realize that goal for our next generation of CU students.”

CJ Whalen, Former Centennial City Council member

“Ilana understands how to work with diverse stakeholders and perspectives to create innovative solutions to complex problems.”

Honorable Evie Hudak, Former State Board of Education Committee Member and Chair of Colorado Senate Education Committee

“Ilana has first-hand experience at all levels of education systems and knows how to fight for access and opportunities for both students and faculty.”

Honorable Bill Holen, Arapahoe County Commissioner

“Ilana listens and builds relationships within education systems and the community to achieve the best possible outcomes.”

Andrew Hudson, Career Expert, Former Press Secretary for Denver Mayor Wellington Webb and U.S. Senator Timothy Wirth, and jazz musician

“Ilana builds relationships and systems for all students achieve the brightest possible future. She knows that college debt is a bigger problem than credit card debt and is crushing the American Dream. Ilana is an innovative Regent who helps to build new paths for employment, family, and retirement.”

Honorable Andy Kerr, Honorable Andy Kerr, Jefferson County Commissioner, former Colorado State Representative, State Senator and Chair of the Senate Education Committee

“I have worked alongside Ilana for years, advocating for public schools and Public Education. I know the great skills and knowledge that Ilana brings to the CU Board of Regents. Ilana is a strong advocate for students at every level and understands the hardships that many Colorado students face entering and staying in CU.”

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