Violence and crime can destabilize neighborhoods and have real impacts on people and families. True public safety must take into consideration the immediate concerns within our communities while also transforming our criminal justice system to focus on prevention, reducing harm, and building family and community resilience. I will work towards immediate evidence-based solutions that create safety in our communities and go beyond solely relying on law enforcement, such as strengthening gun safety laws and mental health crisis response teams. In the long run, public safety is achieved through economic security, being able to afford to live in the communities people are rooted in, and access to essential services, healthcare, and educational opportunities.

Every person ages, and more than one in four Americans live with a disability. Building a Colorado that puts people first means ensuring dignity, respect, and opportunity for all—at every stage of life and in every circumstance. I will fight for protections against age and disability discrimination, ensuring equal access to jobs, and making sure seniors and people with disabilities have the services and supports needed to live a dignified life. From safe and affordable housing to food security and healthcare, I am committed to advocating for policies that support equal opportunity for all people to live fulfilling and connected lives with dignity, stability, and independence.

Colorado is facing increasing threats from climate change, mounting environmental challenges, and extractive industries are draining our resources and polluting our communities. We need urgent, bold solutions that safeguard our air and water, hold industries accountable, support workers, and protect ratepayers. I will work to champion a just transition away from fossil fuels, while also strengthening communities’ resilience to wildfires, floods, and extreme heat. As an environmentalist and a mom, I am committed to fighting for a livable future—one that prioritizes people over profits and creates lasting stability, health, and abundant clean air and water for generations to come.

Colorado thrives when we welcome everyone. I come from a family of immigrants—we are American, and we make this country stronger. That’s why I am committed to fighting to keep families together, ensuring access to services, and recognizing the vital contributions immigrants make to Colorado’s economy and communities. We must continue to lead with equal and just protections for immigrants and refugees. There is no such thing as a “full Denver” or a “full Colorado”—there is always room to build a more inclusive, safe, and supportive future for every Coloradan, no matter where you come from or what papers you hold.

Coloradans deserve a government that works for us—one that strengthens our communities, protects our rights, and makes sure every vote is counted at the ballot box. I will work to champion fair and accessible elections, a robust public safety net and services, and due process for every Coloradan. I will work to strengthen reproductive freedoms, access to abortion care, LGBTQ+ rights, and access to hard-earned services for veterans. I will fight to protect our data and encourage innovation that doesn't come at the expense of people, our privacy, and our dignity. I am running because I refuse to accept that our children’s future has fewer rights and freedoms than my generation and that of my elders. This is our democracy and our government — and we choose its future.