Currently holds the office of Colorado State Senate - District 29 until January 1, 2029.
Candidate for Colorado State Senate - District 29 in 2026 Colorado Primary Election.
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Get StartedTrue justice also means protecting civil rights, ensuring equal access to housing, employment, and public services without discrimination or harassment. I am a strong supporter of the Colorado Civil Rights Division and its critical work to make the American Dream accessible to all Coloradans. Learn more
Public safety must also include mental health care. I support deploying mental health professionals and social workers as first responders when appropriate, alongside stronger cultural competency training for law enforcement. Learn more
Our criminal justice system must reflect the values of rehabilitation, accountability, and fairness. That means reducing incarceration through penal code reform, expanding restorative justice practices, and eliminating private prisons. Diversion and probation programs should be accessible and fee-free, and we must invest in reentry support and youth programs to reduce recidivism and keep our communities whole. Learn more
Workers deserve safe, fair workplaces, free from harassment, misclassification, and threats to their right to organize. Closing loopholes, enforcing protections, and defending these rights are essential for economic justice. Learn more
Every student deserves a safe, affirming environment, which requires cultural competency, anti-bullying measures, and ending the school-to-prison pipeline. To fund this vision for our economy and schools, we must dismantle outdated fiscal restraints like TABOR and Gallagher. Learn more
A strong future also depends on fully funding public schools, reducing class sizes, raising teacher pay, supporting educators, and recruiting diverse teachers from the communities they serve. Education equity means preparing students for life beyond high school through expanded apprenticeships, free community college, income-based tuition, and aligning curricula with the needs of a changing economy. Learn more
While systemic change is essential, individual actions matter too. I support banning single-use plastics, expanding recycling, and incentivizing sustainable choices. Combating the climate crisis will take grassroots leadership and bold, visionary policy working hand in hand to build a healthier, more just, and sustainable future for all. Learn more
Colorado’s natural wonders, some of the most breathtaking and ecologically vital in the country, are at serious risk from climate change, demanding urgent and decisive action. That means cutting emissions, investing in renewable infrastructure, ensuring a just transition for workers, and centering environmental justice for frontline communities most impacted by pollution and climate threats. Learn more
We must hold corporate polluters accountable, phase out harmful practices like fracking, strengthen oversight to protect our air, water, and health, and make serious investments in public transit, investments that will only be possible if we dismantle fiscal barriers like TABOR and Gallagher. Learn more
Living with epilepsy has further shaped my work. Navigating life with an invisible disability has deepened my commitment to advocating for communities that are too often overlooked, especially those living with similar conditions. Since taking office, I’ve turned that lived experience into action. As a co-prime sponsor, I passed the Colorado Option, the most significant healthcare bill in our state’s history, lowering insurance costs and expanding access statewide. My healthcare agenda is clear: people must come before profit. I’m not just calling for change; I’m passing laws and making it happen. Learn more
Housing is a top policy priority for me because safe, stable, and affordable housing is the foundation of thriving communities. As the cost of living rises and too many families are priced out, displaced, or burdened by unfair practices, I am committed to protecting both renters and homeowners. Guided by the belief that housing is a human right, not a commodity, I am proud to champion legislation that keeps people in their homes, curbs predatory behavior, and builds pathways toward long-term affordability and dignity for every Coloradan. Learn more
From the Capitol to the community, I’ve done my best to lead with the belief that dignity, opportunity, and belonging should be rights, not privileges. I’m proud to stand with Colorado’s immigrant communities, working alongside them to shape a state that not only offers protection and support but truly recognizes and celebrates their contributions to our shared identity, economy, and future. Learn more
I believe Colorado’s strength lies in its diversity, and that when immigrants thrive, Colorado thrives. I understand the resilience, determination, and sacrifice that immigrant families bring to the state. My own lived experience has shaped my legislative agenda and fueled my lifelong commitment to building an inclusive Colorado where every individual, regardless of origin, language, or status, has the opportunity to succeed. Learn more
I believe in a just economy built on bold public investment, strong worker protections, and support for local businesses, co-ops, and worker-owned enterprises. That means raising the minimum wage, strengthening equal pay laws, and ensuring fair access to state contracts for businesses owned by people of color. We must also lead in building a green economy with good-paying, union-protected renewable energy jobs that meet high labor and safety standards. Learn more
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