In 2012, after the passing of my mother, I returned home to Colorado to help my family and support the businesses that still serve our communities today. The following year, I launched my first business, a firearms training company. In 2017, I started a marketing company. Having been successfully self-employed for more than a decade, I’ve developed skills in leadership, budgeting, strategic planning, problem-solving, and managing risk. I’ve had to navigate regulations and make difficult decisions. These real-world experiences have shaped my approach as a legislator. They give me a practical understanding of how government policies affect families, workers, and businesses, and I bring that perspective to every decision I make on behalf of Colorado.

A few years ago, I became involved in politics because I saw firsthand what bad legislation was doing to this beautiful state. So, I began traveling to the Capitol and testifying against bills. Through that experience, I learned how the legislative process works and what it takes for a bill to become law. I also quickly realized that defeating bad legislation often requires reaching across the aisle and persuading members of the majority party to look at the consequences of legislation from my perspective. My advocacy efforts were often successful and as a result, I earned national recognition in 2025, including awards such as Woman of the Year, Defender of Liberty, and Defender of Freedom.

This past legislative session, I put my experience to work. I reached across the aisle and influenced Democrats to vote with Republicans on many bills. As a result, it was recently disclosed that I sat on the most committees that defeated the most bills. In a state that passes hundreds of new laws every year, I believe this has been the greatest win for Colorado and I look forward to doing this again next year.

I never set out to become a politician, but I felt called to serve. My parents taught me at a young age that if you want change, you cannot sit back and wait for someone else to make it happen. You must be that change. Join me and let’s take back Colorado.