Mary Alice Cohen

Chief Program Officer @Colorado Department Of Early Childhood

Denver, CO, US

Colorado\'s Department of Early Childhood launched in July 2022, with the vision that all Colorado children, families, and early childhood professionals are valued, healthy and thriving. Together, we increase access to high-quality learning environments so that all children start school ready to succeed, inclusive of zip code, income, race, and abilities. We support the early care and educationworkforce, to expand the number of educators in the state, and equip them with the tools they need to nurture and teach children in their care. And, we strengthen communities and families with the support they need so children have a healthy environment in which to thrive.CDEC administers child-care licensing and subsidy programs, early childhood workforce, quality child care initiatives, universal preschool, early intervention, child maltreatment prevention, home visitation, and early childhood mental health programs.

University of San Francisco

Master of Education - MEd

University of California, Santa Barbara

Bachelor of Arts - BA