Barbara O’Brien
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Former Lt. Gov. Barbara O'Brien is a long-time advocate for young children and teens and has a history of innovative policy initiatives.

Prior to becoming Lt. Governor, O'Brien spent 16 years as president of the Colorado Children's Campaign, a statewide public policy and advocacy nonprofit organization. Her leadership has produced major statewide policy initiatives that increased funding for schools, created charter schools, expanded early childhood education, increased access to health care for uninsured children, reduced teen smoking and expanded after-school programs.

Personal Background
Barbara O'Brien and Dr. Richard O'Brien have been married for 36 years. They have lived in Colorado since 1982. They are parents to two grown sons, Jared and Connor, and live in Denver with their two dogs Tas and Tika.

Blog Entries by Barbara O’Brien

DPS Board Elections Should Focus on Issues

6 Comments | Posted October 28, 2011 | 18:54:43 (EST)

The Denver school board election is just a few days away, and more people are paying attention to this year's race than ever before. But in the last couple days, it has not been for the right reasons.

As the former lieutenant governor of Colorado and as a lifelong community...

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A Recommitment to the Outdoors Is Necessary for Our Kids and the Environment

Posted October 22, 2010 | 17:48:04 (EST)

Colorado residents are fortunate to have beautiful parks, trails, ball fields, and public lands in our backyards. These places enhance our communities and attract millions of tourists who are eager to enjoy our gorgeous scenery while hunting, fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. Best yet: these public lands and waters offer...

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Your Best Employees In 2025 Are Finger Painting Today

Posted October 27, 2009 | 19:19:31 (EST)

We learn many of our best skills in pre-school and kindergarten that set the stage for the rest of our lives: sharing and playing well, self-control and self-direction. The importance of early childhood education is more pronounced when we understand the impacts of what kids don't learn in those critical...

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Colorado Is Serious About This Race

Posted September 21, 2009 | 15:54:02 (EST)

President Obama has asked the states to come up with bold and innovative ideas to make our education systems respond to the needs of students in the 21st Century and beyond. The U.S. Department of Education has $4.35 billion in Race to the Top funds for top tier states who...

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