Jillian Balow Email & Phone Number

I lead people, organizations, and complex work forward with an uncompromising commitment to purpose, integrity, outcomes, and quality. My achievements span state and national leadership in education, policy, politics, business partnerships, economic development, board leadership, and children and families. I am a proud mom, wife, sister, and friend. I love being outside doing just about anything. I run half marathons, chair the Wyoming Women's Antelope Hunt, and occasionally binge watch Hallmark movies.LEADERSHIP •CEO of two large state agencies with multi-billion dollar budgets and direct management of the implementation of public education, pre-K through graduation•President of Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), Treasurer of Education Commission the States, Member of the Wyoming Business Alliance Steering Committee, Co-Chair of Wyoming Capitol Restoration Project, Advisor to National Comprehensive Center, Trustee at the University of Wyoming, Member of two State Boards of Education, Advisor to the Wyoming Congressional Award •Quarterly oversight and approval of Wyoming's investment portfolio ($10 billion market value) including asset allocation, fund management, and board/panel appointments•Oversight of Wyoming's state lands (3.4 million surface acres) including sales, trades, and leases for land and minerals•Oversight and approval of loans and grants for economic development including for infrastructure and business innovation•Classroom teacher, state administrator for SNAP and childcare subsidies, Reading First state directorPOLITICS AND POLICY•Twice-elected statewide constitutional officer in Wyoming•Reformed early literacy in two states from policy to classroom practice to align with the science of reading•Passed legislation to require computer science education in K-12•Shaped federal education laws for K-12 education (ESEA, Perkins)•Developed, procured, and implemented a new statewide assessment systemRECOGNITION•Nationally recognized for my commitment to literacy, afterschool programs, virtual learning, computer science education, education technology, and career and technical education•Multi-time congressional committee presenter - topics: afterschool programs, career and technical education, tribal energy production, energy•Business changemaker award for response to Covid-19 in Wyoming's schools•Recognized as a state education agency of the future because of collaborative and and effective leadership with measurable results