On last contact, Ricardo Valencia had joined Education Forward Arizona as Senior Vice President of Education and Workforce Alignment. He was looking forward to reconnecting with longtime partners and meeting new ones in the months ahead. Throughout his career he had the privilege of working at the intersection of education, workforce development, business, and community leadership. In every role his focus been the same: ensuring that all students and adult learners have access to meaning pathways towards degrees, certifications,a nd meaningful and sustainable careers.