Jo Donlin

How would you like fellows to contact you?

Work: 303-894-2950 jo.donlin@dora.state.co.us, Home: 720-277-3005

CC graduation year:

1990

Other education:

Master of Public Administration, University of Colorado

Current employment position:

Director of External Affairs, Division of Insurance, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

Experience/areas of interest:

1. State legislative policy and research
2. Health care policy
3. State legislative process
4. State government
5. Public service

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

My career has moved through two rather large non-profits and now to state public service at the Division of Insurance. When I was at CC, I took two blocks off for an internship at the Wyoming Legislature. Since then, I’ve always had an interest in public policy at the state level. I developed expertise in health policy and now work in all types of insurance. Non-profits have always made me feel like I was making a difference. Public service in any capacity is important to me and that includes community service.

Why do you want to be a mentor for PIFP?

I think I have a lot to offer in the world of public policy and volunteerism. I’ve worked at organizations that hosted CC fellows and I’ve always connected and taken on a mentoring role. I’d like to do it formally .

What’s your favorite book or movie?

Singing in the Rain, Daughter of Fortune by Isabelle Allende

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

I have no idea.