Alan Gottlieb

How would you like to be contacted?

alangot@gmail.com or cell phone: 303-903-8245

CC graduation year:

1979

Other education:

Masters of Science in Journalism, Columbia University, 1984

Current employment position:

VP for policy at the Public Education and Business Coalition

Experience/areas of interest:

Journalist for 15 years, then 10 years as a foundation program officer. Currently publish online education news site, which includes daily stories, blog, magazine pieces and weekly e-newsletter. My first novel, “Ultimate Excursions,” was published in January. I have lived and traveled extensively in Latin America, including a stint in the Peace Corps.

Why have you chosen to work in or support the nonprofit sector?

Because I care more about social issues and trying to make change happen than I do about making a ton of money.

What do you enjoy or value most about being a PIFP advisory board member?

I’m involved in the program on a number of levels. I know a mentor would have been helpful to me my first year out of college, so I want to provide this service to someone.

What’s your favorite book or movie? 

I don’t know about favorites. Recent great books – Atonement by Ian Mcewan, Absurdistan  by Gary…. Older books: The Sound and the Fury, War and Peace, The Sun Also Rises.

What is something most people would be surprised to know about you?

That I’d ditch all this and write fiction full time from a Greek Island if I could pay the bills.