A Colorado native, Andrew Freedman graduated from Cherry Creek High School in 2002. He holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and political science from Tufts University and, in 2010, earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School. Upon law school graduation, Andrew joined John Hickenlooper’s campaign for governor – and was tapped to serve as Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia’s Chief of Staff. During his time with Garcia, the lieutenant governor’s office won a $45 million Race to the Top Grant for early childhood education, created the Office of Early Childhood, helped pass the READ act, and collaborated with Mile High United Way to create the Colorado Reading Corps. In 2013, Andrew left the lieutenant governor’s office to become the Director of Colorado Commits to Kids, the Yes on 66 campaign – the largest effort to date to overhaul Colorado’s education funding system. In 2014, Andrew was appointed the state’s first Director of Marijuana Coordination. As Director, Andrew’s mission is to ensure the efficient and effective regulation of Colorado’s retail and medical marijuana while promoting public health, maintaining public safety, and keeping marijuana out of the hands of children.

Ted Trimpa is the Principal and President of Trimpa Group, a national political consulting and government relations firm specializing in public policy advocacy and political strategy at the state and federal levels. Trimpa brings more than a decade of government relations and political consulting experience with a proven record of results. Trimpa is one of the country’s most sought-after advocates resulting from his deep understanding of the national and multi-state public policy, political and nonprofit landscape. He has been recognized in national publications, including The Atlantic Monthly, National Review, The Advocate, and The Weekly Standard for his central role in designing cutting-edge public policy strategies.

Erica was born in Chicago, the daughter of a college professor and a funeral director – Yes, it makes for an interesting combination! She has appeared in commercial print ads for Ebony & Complete Woman Magazines, Galyans and McDonalds, appeared on the “Eddie, Jobo & Erica Show” on B96 (WBBM-FM/Chicago), was part of the morning team at ALICE (KALC-FM/Denver) on the “BJ, Howie & Erica Show” as well as Jammin 101.5, KS 107.5, The Wolf, appearances on 9NEWS and the “Todd & Erica Morning Show” on CBS NOW 100.5.

Since moving to Denver, she has learned to snowboard, competed in the bikini divisions in National Physique Committee Shows, was a member of the Denver Nuggets in-game entertainment family, was honored with the cover of “Outfront Colorado” magazine for their straight allies issue and the cover of “HERLIFE” magazine as “Denver’s Girl Power!”

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