Submitted Biography
I grew up on a buffalo ranch outside Lyons, Colorado. When the 2008 financial crisis hit, feed prices soared and buffalo prices collapsed. Banks and investors protected themselves while families like mine were left behind. That experience shaped how I think about economic fairness and who government actually serves. I attended St. Vrain Valley schools, graduated from Stanford with a degree in aerospace engineering, and served as Vice Chair of the Boulder County Democratic Party. I have seen how engaged, accountable leadership creates real change. I am running for HD19 to lower costs for working families, strengthen public schools, and expand access to healthcare and childcare. I do not accept corporate PAC money. My campaign is built on small donors and community support. HD19 families deserve a representative who listens, acts on evidence, and fights for a Colorado where everyone has a real chance to thrive.
Campaign Phone
720-819-6737
Biografía Enviada
Crecí en un rancho de bisontes cerca de Lyons, Colorado. En la crisis de 2008, los precios del forraje subieron y los del bisonte cayeron. Los bancos se protegieron mientras familias como la mía quedaban atrás. Esa experiencia moldeó cómo pienso sobre la justicia económica y a quién sirve el gobierno. Estudié en las escuelas de St. Vrain Valley, me gradué de Stanford en ingeniería aeroespacial, y serví como Vicepresidente del Partido Demócrata del Condado de Boulder. Me postulo para el Distrito 19 para reducir costos, fortalecer escuelas públicas y ampliar el acceso a salud y cuidado infantil. No acepto dinero de PACs corporativos. Mi campaña se basa en donantes locales y apoyo comunitario. Las familias del HD19 merecen un representante que escuche, actúe con evidencia, y luche por un Colorado donde todos puedan prosperar.
An elected official should be honest, accessible, and grounded in the communities they serve. They should listen more than they talk, make decisions based on evidence and research rather than ideology or donor pressure, and have the courage to stand up for their constituents even when it is politically inconvenient. That means transparency about where your money comes from, what you believe, and how you vote. I also believe elected officials should be humble enough to admit when they are wrong and willing to work across differences to get things done for real people.
Yes, compromise is essential. Good policy rarely comes from one person or one party working alone. Governing means bringing together people with different lived experiences and finding real solutions that actually work.
That said, compromise should never mean abandoning your core values or the people who sent you there. I come from an engineering background where you solve problems with data, iteration, and collaboration. You do not hold out for a perfect solution when a good one can help families right now. I will always be willing to negotiate the how if the what aligns with the needs of HD19 families.
Cost of living, Health and childcare, and classrooms are the pressures HD19 families feel every day. Costs are rising faster than paychecks. Healthcare and childcare are out of reach for too many. Our public schools need to be strong, stable, and fully funded so every child has a real shot at success.
At the same time, Colorado is being targeted by the Trump administration for refusing to abandon our laws and values. I will fight to protect every Coloradan from federal overreach, defend civil rights and due process, crack down on unconstitutional surveillance, and ensure Colorado never becomes a tool for politically motivated attacks on our families and communities.
I do not take corporate PAC money. This campaign is powered by the people of HD19, and it is focused entirely on delivering results for the families who live here. That is what this race is about and that is the kind of legislator I will be.
Colorado runs some of the best elections in the country. Our all-mail system, strong bipartisan oversight, and robust auditing processes make our elections secure and accessible. I am proud of that and committed to protecting it. That means pushing back against voter suppression efforts, expanding access for rural and disabled voters, and safeguarding local election administrators from political interference. Confidence in elections is built through transparency and participation, not fear. I will always fight to protect free and fair elections and ensure every eligible Coloradan can make their voice heard.
Submitted Biography
I’m a mom of 4, devoted community volunteer and leader, small business owner, and former pro-democracy nonprofit leader. Nearly 10 years ago my family moved to Weld County. I’ve spent most of the last 24 years as a stay-at-home mom. Seven years ago, my husband and I started a small business. Over the last 9 years I’ve been a leader in a nonpartisan organization advocating for ethical government. In 2024, when the incumbent dropped out of the race, I stepped up. I worked hard to build a campaign and despite only 89 days, I lost by just 110 votes. When my son asked me why I wanted to run for office, I said, “For the same reason I volunteered in your schools, help at the food bank, organize HOA socials, and serve in our church.” I want to make the world a better place, and I’m committed to using my voice, skills, energy, and position to do it.
Campaign Phone
720-491-1480
Biografía Enviada
Soy madre de 4 hijos, voluntaria y líder comunitaria comprometida, dueña de una pequeña empresa y ex líder de una organización sin fines de lucro pro-democracia. Hace casi 10 años mi familia se mudó al condado de Weld. He pasado la mayor parte de los últimos 24 años como ama de casa. Hace siete años, mi esposo y yo comenzamos un pequeño negocio. Durante los últimos 9 años he sido líder en una organización no partidista que aboga por un gobierno ético. En 2024, cuando el titular se retiró de la contienda, yo di un paso al frente. A pesar de tener solo 89 días, perdí por tan solo 110 votos. Cuando mi hijo me preguntó por qué quería postularme para un cargo público, le dije: "Por la misma razón por la que fui voluntaria en sus escuelas, ayudé en el banco de alimentos, organicé eventos sociales de la asociación de propietarios y serví en nuestra iglesia.” Quiero hacer del mundo un lugar mejor, y estoy comprometida a utilizar mi voz, mis habilidades, mi energía y mi posición para lograrlo
INTEGRITY. It is important to me to be honest and to make decisions that don’t compromise my core values. There are many opportunities as a candidate to say or do things that twist the truth or sacrifice standards, but that results in short-term gain and lead to corruption. I will not let money or other promises from interest groups interfere with my promise to constituents—or to my conscience.
LISTENING and COLLABORATION. Elected officials should be good listeners who are willing to learn from and work with others to find the best solutions that do the most good for the most people without harming others. My favorite part of campaigning is having conversations with voters. This prepares me to base policy on constituent needs rather than merely my own experiences. I want to be accessible to my constituents so I can learn what is important to them and represent my district's needs. Additionally, I will listen to experts on how to best approach issues where expertise is really needed.
I believe that the best solutions usually result from a variety of perspectives. My advocacy experience over the past decade has been rooted in an organization that consists of people from across the political spectrum committed to engaging with curiosity and respect. We worked for real solutions on poverty, immigration, the environment, and democracy. Here in HD19, 53% of voters are unaffiliated, and a majority of the remaining voters are split almost evenly between Republicans and Democrats. There are a wide variety of needs and perspectives in this district, and I’ll continue bringing people and ideas together because refusing to collaborate and compromise only results in poor policy or—worse—no policy.
As a mom of four, I care a lot about public education. I’ve spent nearly 20 years as a volunteer and leader in public schools, giving my time and energy to supporting classroom teachers, advocating for student equity, fundraising for enrichment programs, and pushing for good board governance.
I also want our schools and communities to be safe. Gun violence prevention is an issue I really care about. My children grew up in the post-Columbine world experiencing active-shooter drills. I was in a kindergarten classroom many years ago during one of those drills. It was scary for me, and it's scary for our kids. We can pass laws that maintain rights and increase safety for all.
Safe communities are also healthy communities. I care about expanding access to healthcare by increasing the number of healthcare workers through specific educational pathways and by making it easier for those providers to spend more time with patients rather than being overburdened by convoluted insurance policies.
I trust our election system and accept election results. The disinformation that is being perpetuated by some public officials only creates distrust among voters. I think elected leaders have a responsibility to speak the truth, which is that election fraud in the United States is very minimal. I am thankful for election staff and volunteers who ensure that every vote is counted. It is every citizen’s right to vote, and as a legislator I will work to protect Colorado’s safe and secure system for registering voters and allowing them to vote by mail or in person.
