Lesley Smith, CO-House-49

Issues: Climate, Environment, Education, Affordability Former Elected Office: Member, BVSD Board of Education Profession: Educator Experience: Associate Director CIRES Education & Outreach Program, University of Colorado Education: Ph.D., Marine Environmental and Estuarine Sciences, University of Maryland; (BA), Aquatic Biology, University...

Gretchen Rydin, CO-House-38

Issues: Expanding access to mental health and addiction treatment, supporting small business, creating affordable housing, protecting abortion rights, and advancing arts and culture programs Current Elected Office: Current Littleton City Council Member and former Mayor Pro-Temp Profession: Social Worker (LCSW),...

Lisa Feret, CO-House-24

Issues: Public Safety & Police, Healthcare, Housing Development, Climate Advocacy, Small Businesses, Veterans Current Elected Office: Member, Arvada City Council Profession: Social Worker Experience: Medicaid Policy and Grant Manager, Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing; Nonprofit and Government...

Amy Paschal, CO-House-18

Issues: Housing and Homelessness, Environment, Infrastructure, Education, Reproductive Rights Profession: Software Engineer / Data Analyst Experience: Data & Technology Fellow, Movement Labs; Election Judge & Canvass Board Member, El Paso County Elections Department; Deputy Director, Voter Protection Coordinated Campaign Colorado...

Kristian Carranza, TX-House-118

Top Issues: Public Schools, Cost of Living, Gun Violence, Abortion Rights, Affordable Healthcare, Energy Upgrades Profession: Political Organizer Previous Experience: Regional Director, Democratic National Committee; DCCC, National Regional Field Director; Nevada State Director, Julián Castro for the Future; Digital Consultant, Do...

Jessica Caloza, CA-Assembly-52

Top Issues: Reproductive Freedom, Lowering Costs, Affordable Housing, Good-Paying Jobs, Gun Violence, Great Schools Profession: Public Administration Previous Experience: Deputy Chief of Staff, California Department of Justice; Commissioner of Public Works, City of Los Angeles; Policy Adviser, US Department of Education...

Cecelia Espenoza, CO-State House-4

Issues: Housing and Homelessness, Education, Climate, Immigrant Rights, Reproductive Justice, LGBTQIA Rights Profession: Attorney Experience: Board Member, World Bank Group; Senior Associate General Counsel, US Department of Justice Education: JD, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law; BA, Political Science,...

Julie McCluskie, CO-House District-13

Position: Speaker of the House Committees: Rural Affairs & Agriculture, Education, Appropriations, Wildfire Matters, Early Childhood and School Readiness Commission, and Legislative Interim Committee on School Finance (Chair), Joint Budget Committee Profession: Communications Experience: Director of Communications, State of Colorado; Communications Coordinator,...

Regina English, CO-House District-17

Committees: Business Affairs & Labor, Health & Human Services Profession: Education Experience: Director, Harrison School District Two School Board; President, Colorado Alliance of Black School Educators Education: MA, Public Administration & Ph.D, Organizational Leadership, University of Phoenix