Elizabeth Velasco is an American politician who is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives for the 57th district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 9, 2023.

Elizabeth Velasco
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
from the 57th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded byPerry Will
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationColorado Mountain College (AA)

Education

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Velasco earned an associate degree from Colorado Mountain College.[1]

Career

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Outside of politics, Velasco is the CEO of Global Language Services, an organization that provides language interpretation services for government agencies, focus groups, and community events. She served as a public information officer during the Grizzly Creek Fire.[2][3] Velasco previously worked in hotel management.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Elizabeth Velasco". Latino Community Foundation of Colorado. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
  2. ^ Erku, Ray K. "Candidate Q&A: HD57 Democratic challenger Elizabeth Velasco". www.postindependent.com. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
  3. ^ Stroud, John. "Glenwood resident Elizabeth Velasco announces primary bid for House District 57 nomination". www.postindependent.com. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
  4. ^ "Democrat Elizabeth Velasco likely winner for Colorado's House District 57". Aspen Public Radio. 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2022-12-03.