Class of 2022!
The Signature and Pueblo Bootcamp Class of 2022 represents the most diverse class in Emerge Colorado history, furthering our commitment to seeing Colorado represented by the New American Majority. These women come from communities across Colorado, have unique backgrounds, experiences, and identities that will serve to represent the incredible diversity of the state, and will look to repower Colorado’s political structures as public servants, changemakers, and elected officials. With 11 2022 cohort members having already filed for office, we already see the impacts of our Emerge 2022 rising stars.
“These are some of the most exciting women in politics today,” said Lisa Calderón, Emerge Colorado’s Executive Director. “They have the vision, determination, and brilliance to lead their communities forward into the future.”
Emerge Colorado Signature Class of 2022
Asmeret Tesfay, Denver County
Candice Bailey, Arapahoe County
Charlene Emory, Denver County
Elisabeth Epps, Denver County, candidate for State House District 6
Elizabeth Velasco, Garfield County, candidate for State House District 57
Felicia Malone-Flowers, Adams County
Isabel Cruz, Jefferson County
Jo Acker, Adams County
Justine Sandoval, Denver County
Leora Joseph, Denver County
Leslie Twarogowski, Denver County, candidate Denver City Council At-Large
Madelyn Percy, Denver County
Mary Anciso-Chavez, Pueblo County
Melanie Kesner, Denver County
Olu’Kemi Akeju, Arapahoe County
Rebecca Zimmerman, Denver County
Shannon Hoffman, Denver County, candidate for Denver City Council District 10
Sol Sandoval, Pueblo County, candidate for Colorado Congressional District 3
Stacey Nell, Summit County, Candidate for Summit County Clerk and Recorder
Susmita Saha, Broomfield County
Taishya Adams, Boulder County
Wafa Saeed, Denver County
Emerge Colorado 2022 Pueblo Bootcamp Graduates
Ayah Al-Durazi, Denver County
Nadia Amarikini, Denver County
Tiffany Caudill, Candidate for Denver City Council District 2
Genevieve Bassett, Denver County
Donna Chrisjohn, Denver County
LaShawn Dixon, Denver County
Shaye Donohue, Denver County
Xóchitl Gaytán, Denver Public School Board President
Monica Hughes, Pueblo County
Jess Kidd, Denver County
Zolanye McCulley-Bachicha, Democratic candidate for Pueblo Corner
Gillian McNally, Denver County
Joselida Mercado, Jefferson County
Roxy Pignanelli, Democratic Candidate for Pueblo County Commissioner
Candace Rivera, Democratic Candidate for Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder
Rebecca Robles, Pueblo County
Megan Strauss, Chaffee County
Madison Taylor, Pueblo County
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