Lorena Garcia is a Colorado State Representative for House District 35 in Denver. A 7th-generation Coloradan on her father's side and first generation on her mother's side, she has nearly 20 years of experience organizing communities on social justice issues. She served as Executive Director of the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR Latina) and CEO of the Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition.
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About
Family & Heritage
7th-generation Coloradan on her father's side, first generation on her mother's side. Youngest of six siblings and aunt of 16 nieces and nephews. Married to wife Jaimi for 11 years.
Political Career
Before Politics
Colorado state director for 9to5; Executive Director of COLOR Latina (Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights); Executive Director of Wyofile; Development and Strategic Communications Director for Colorado Youth Matter; CEO of Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition
Education
B.F.A., Film, Cinema, and Video Studies, University of Colorado Boulder; M.B.A., International Business, George Washington University
Key Issues & Priorities
Social justice and equity
Latina reproductive rights
Education
Environmental protection
Community empowerment