Precinct Committee Person, Colorado State House of Representatives District 7

Senator, Colorado State Senate, District 33, 2017-2021

Representative, Colorado State House of Representatives, District 7, 2011-2017

Majority Caucus Chair, Colorado State House of Representatives, 2015-2017

Former Chair, Business Affairs and Labor Committee, Colorado State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Business, Labor and Technology Committee, Colorado State Senate

Former Chair, Business, Labor, Economic and Workforce Development Committee, Colorado State House of Representatives

Former Member, Colorado Health Insurance Exchange Joint Oversight Committee, Colorado State Senate

Former Member, Economic and Business Development Committee, Colorado State House of Representatives

Former Vice-Chair, Finance and Interstate Commerce Committee, Colorado State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Technology Committee, Colorado State Senate

Former Member, Legislative Council, Colorado State House of Representatives

Former Member, Legislative Council, Colorado State Senate

Former Vice Chair, Local Government Committee, Colorado State Senate

Former Member, Sales and Use Tax, Colorado State Senate

Former Member, State Legislators Executive Committee, Colorado State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Colorado State House of Representatives

Principal, AW Consulting Incorporated, 2013-present

Employee, Organizational Management, United States West Communications

Agency Principal, Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, 2001-2012

Manager,Customer Advocacy Service and Support, Cisco Systems France, 2000-2001

Project Manager, Qwest Communications, 1997-2000

Human Resources Professional, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) of Greater Providence, 1995-1997

Human Resources Professional, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) of Metropolitan Denver, 1988-1995

Member, Board of Directors, Stapleton United Neighbors

Member, Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce

Member, Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation Board

Member, Downtown Denver Partnership Board

Member, Executive Committee, Democratic Party of Denver

Member, Governor’s Small Business Advisory Board

Awards:

2012 Colorado Black Women for Political Action -- Political Award

2012 Colorado Cable Telecommunications Association -- Legislator of the Year Award

2011 Society of Black Engineers Award

2011 Colorado Association Institute -- Legislator of the Year Award

2011 Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce -- Wellington E Webb Political Award

2011 Alpha Kappa Alpha -- Legislator Award

2010 Omega Psi Chi Fraternity, Inc., Eighth District -- Citizen of the Year Award

2009 University of Colorado at Denver -- Rosa Park's Diversity Community Award

2009 Omega Psi Chi Fraternity, Inc. Chi Chi Chapter -- Citizen of the Year Award

2009 National Council of Negro Women, Inc. -- Business/Community Service Award

2009 Allstate Insurance Corporation -- Corporate Responsibility Award

2008 Auraria Campus Black Women's Network -- Trail Blazer Award

Father's Name:

Larnell

Mother's Occupation:

Catherine

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

As the State Representative for the past 6 years representing House District 7, I have been a successful legislator who can bring people together on both sides of the aisle to find common solutions to issues.

As one of the only minority women serving in the legislature, standing up for women's rights and protecting and advancing the rights of Colorado women is a top priority. I will continue to fight for equal pay and a woman's right to control her own health decision. For our community and for my son, I have taken action to implement police reforms. Under my leadership, law enforcement now have improved training protocols, increased transparency, improved employment background checks, and body camera requirements. I also helped make college affordable for thousands of Colorado students, including DREAMers, who now qualify for in-state tuition thanks to the ASSET bill I sponsored -- and I will continue to work for more accessible affordable education for all Coloradans.

In addition, improving life for working families remains a priority of mine. I support increasing the minimum wage for Colorado workers. As a small business owner, I have always been a voice for small businesses, removing barriers and promoting growth. And I will continue to introduce legislation that promotes equality for small minority businesses in State Procurement contracting and fight for job training and hiring.

As your next State Senator, I will continue to listen to the community's concerns and speak up for the community. I will fight for affordable college for our students, work hard for jobs and economic development, senior services and health care. It will be my honor to earn your vote on June 28th.