Van Ton-Quinlivan

Van Ton-Quinlivan is a nationally recognized thought leader in workforce development with a proven record for guiding and implementing large organizational change while fostering a culture of experimentation, innovation and collaboration. Her career spans the public, private and nonprofit sectors. She is the CEO of Futuro Health, which improves the health and wealth of communities by growing the largest network of credentialed allied healthcare workers in the nation. Prior to this, Van served as the executive vice chancellor for Workforce and Digital Futures for the California Community Colleges, the largest higher education system in the nation. She grew public investments from $100 million to more than $1 billion during her tenure by establishing workforce as a state policy priority. Prior to her higher education role, Van oversaw workforce development for Pacific Gas & Electric. In 2013, she was named a White House Champion of Change in recognition of her notable career in industry and education, and her community leadership. She received the California Steward Leader Award in 2017. Van is a frequent speaker on workforce development and has been quoted in publications including The New York Times, U.S. News & World Report and The Chronicle of Higher Education. Van earned master’s degrees from the Stanford Graduate School of Education and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. She received a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University. She serves on the boards of the National Skills Coalition, Western Governors University and California Forward, and she advises education-focused venture fund Achieve Partners.