Legislative Aide, Subcommittee on the Post Office and Civil Service, United States House of Representatives

Candidate, Colorado State Treasurer, 2014

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 4, 2012

Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2008-2010

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 4, 2010

No caucus information on file.

Director, Computer Security Policy and Training, Office of Information Systems Security, United States Department of State

Owner/Operator, Huckleberry's

Former Assistant Secretary, Intergovernmental Affairs, United States Department of Homeland Security

Co-Founder/Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer, Syscom Services, Incorporated

Budget Analyst, United States Department of the Treasury

Northern/Eastern Regional Director, United States Senator Ken Salazar, 2005-2007

Board President, Food Bank for Larimer County

Member, International Network for Women in Enterprise and Trade

Member, National Association of Female Executives

Member, National Association of Women Business Owners

Member, Pi Alpha Alpha

Volunteer, Poudre R-1 School District

Founder, Northern Colorado Democratic Business Coalition, 2001

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

Colorado families watch their bottom lines and live within their means every day. We deserve a state government, and a State Treasurer, determined to do the same. As a small business owner, I've managed the finances and investments of two successful businesses. As a public servant, I've worked at the state, local and federal level on issues from budget reform to fiscal responsibility. A smarter, more efficient, more innovative State Treasury will mean a stronger, more prosperous, more confident Colorado economy.

I grew-up the sixth of seven children in a close-knit family. My father dropped out of high school to support his mother and sisters, so he made sure that his children received a good education. We all worked our way through college. My mother insisted that young women needed to go the extra mile, and my three sisters and I now hold advanced degrees -- in finance, tax law, accounting and math.

I have served in the public and private sectors, starting out as a Budget Analyst with the U.S. Department of the Treasury. I have grown two successful businesses. I understand the challenges of investing wisely, meeting a payroll and your monthly obligations, and remaining profitable. Through lots of hard work, patience, discipline and prudent management, my businesses were successful. It is these values and experiences that I bring to the Treasurer's office.