We had a great experience working with Alan on a very important report on creating a culture of innovation in schools that we used to help launch EXPLO Elevate, the Innovative Schools Cooperative. Alan was extremely easy and pleasant to work with throughout the process. After collaboratively establishing the goals for the report, the background content he needed to research, the people he needed to interview, and a rough timeline, he took over complete ownership for tackling the project and met all his deadlines. The interview subjects were very impressed with his knowledge and enjoyed working with him. He was highly responsive and open to our feedback through the editing process. The most important thing is that the report turned out to be beautifully written and very practical and useful to our audience of school leaders.
Mark Greenlaw
Executive Director, EXPLO Elevate
We commissioned the report Pulling Back the Curtain: How Colorado’s Transparency Law Sheds New Light on School Funding. Alan conducted the research, compiled the data, and wrote a compelling narrative to tell a complex story in an easily readable and highly effective way – just what we needed. What we appreciate most about working with Alan is his vast knowledge and familiarity with the convergence of our key issues, and the intricate interplay between education, policy, and politics. We strongly recommend Alan Gottlieb at Write. Edit. Think. and intend to continue utilizing his services and expertise.
C. Tim Taylor
Cofounder & Executive Director, America Succeeds
Alan Gottlieb is a great storyteller who captures our nonprofit real estate work with an understanding of the many challenges we face as practitioners doing neighborhood redevelopment. Alan's years as a journalist and foundation program officer with a passion for urban issues uniquely position him to to tell our story effectively.
Aaron Miripol
President, Urban Land Conservancy
Alan's deep experience in education journalism allowed him to masterfully distill a complex project of ours into a clear, compelling story. His process, built on careful observation and thoughtful engagement with families and team members from multiple organizations, positioned him to share our work from a place of compassion and understanding. We appreciated working with Alan, who pushed our thinking with his smart questions and delivered a unique, quality piece of writing that will help us better communicate our work with others for a long time to come.
Amy Anderson & Rebecca Kisner
Donnell-Kay Foundation
We have repeatedly hired Alan as a writer or editor for many years. Alan’s story ideas are compelling, his reporting is thorough, and his resulting longform articles are consistently outstanding. As an editor, Alan has assisted us with excellent critiques and constructive feedback on numerous editorial projects, often assisting us despite tight deadlines. Alan’s reputation as one of the most experienced, skilled and reliable journalists in Colorado is completely deserved, and we are fortunate to be able to work with him.
Julian Kesner
Vice President of Communications at The Colorado Trust