3.15 Put People First

Launching her campaign in Nov 2018, Lorena Garcia ran a powerful people centered campaign for US Senate in Colorado. Garcia has been working on the frontlines leading non-profit social justice policy advocacy organizations for the last fifteen years, fighting for equity, dignity, and justice for everyone, especially those who have been pushed to the margins. Being on the ground working directly with communities is her calling.  As a veteran organizer, women’s rights activist and nonprofit administrator, she has worked in the interest of the public good throughout her career. As a 7th generation Coloradan on her father’s side and first generation on her mother’s side, Garcia’s family background mirrors many families in Colorado and across the country. Her commitment to the well-being of families can be tied back to her own as the youngest of six siblings and aunt of 16 nieces and nephews. She and her wife, Jaimi, have been married for seven years. Garcia has a Bachelor’s in film studies from CU Boulder and a MBA from the George Washington University. Check out Lorena's website and other items we referenced:Lorena Garcia for Senate Website | https://bit.ly/34CtLjlPostal Banking and Deregulation | https://bit.ly/31qVXUiRanked Choice Voting for Colorado | https://bit.ly/31teD5VDan Price Gravity | https://bit.ly/31rHdEDPromo: Voices From the UndergroundMember: BigHeadsMedia Podcasting Network  ★ Support this podcast ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.