Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As the only Female, Latinx, and LGBTQ candidate in the Senate District 17 race and in the Colorado House of Representatives, I will always stand up for equity and inclusion for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, ability, or skin color.  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As a Latina, LGBTQI, Woman, I have spent my entire adult life on the front lines demanding equality, fairness, and respect. In college, I was the first woman to run for student body president. As the President of Boulder Pride, now Out Boulder, I personally helped many victims of hate crimes and brought people together to advocate for their rights. 

No Coloradan should face discrimination because of who they love or who they are.

I thought we had come a long way from when I had to march for my rights as an “out” lesbian, but, unfortunately, the election of Donald Trump showed that is not the case. I completely empathize with everyone who feels threatened by the Trump Administration. 

We face many challenges at the state level as well. Year in and year out, Colorado Republicans try to pass hateful and dangerous laws like shutting down the Colorado Civil Rights division, or allowing businesses to discriminate under the guise of religious freedom. Our businesses, schools and courthouses must be open and accessible to all people.