A born collaborator, Rebecca Holmes is a community champion for education in Colorado. As President & CEO of the Colorado Education Initiative, Rebecca’s influence is at the intersection of education policy, practice, and innovation. In our conversation, Rebecca shares the story of growing up a Colorado kid and attending Manual High School, a place from where she draws inspiration daily. Today, she is a thought partner and sought after voice for school district leaders across Colorado who care about our state’s talent pipeline and how we can reimagine both teaching and learning.