Rebecca Louzan is an entrepreneur, business leader and educator with a passion for helping students connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities. As an instructor of applied business at Colorado Mesa University Tech, she brings extensive experience in business growth strategy, organizational leadership and entrepreneurship into the classroom.
Louzan is the founder of Wild Palomino, a business consulting firm established in 2011 that helps organizations strengthen their operations, develop growth strategies and navigate business challenges. Throughout her career, she has worked with businesses across a wide range of industries, including outdoor recreation, media, agriculture, biotechnology, manufacturing, professional services and government contracting. Her experience includes serving in fractional executive leadership roles, advising and coaching business owners and helping organizations build sustainable foundations for growth.
At CMU Tech, Louzan emphasizes practical application, critical thinking and entrepreneurial problem-solving. She encourages students to explore their ideas, develop confidence in their abilities and understand how business concepts translate into everyday decisions. As a DECA advisor, she also supports students in developing leadership, communication and professional skills through experiential learning and competition.
Outside the classroom, Louzan enjoys spending time with her horses and dogs, hiking, camping, riding motorcycles, whitewater packrafting, gardening, leathermaking and exploring the outdoors. She is also passionate about supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders by helping students recognize the possibilities available to them through education, initiative and hard work.