Endorsements

  • "Marlene is a natural advocate our families need in Northwest and West Denver. As a DPS mom and volunteer for decades, she knows first hand what representation means and what issues matter most to our community. We deserve a board member who will listen and fight for kids and teachers. I’m thrilled to endorse Marlene for the Denver School Board.”

    Jamie Torres, Denver City Council President

  • “I am proud to endorse Marlene in her candidacy for the DPS Board of Education, District 5. Having known Marlene and her family for decades, I've witnessed firsthand her unwavering dedication to our community and her tireless efforts to improve educational outcomes for all of Denver's students. I have the utmost confidence that her leadership will positively impact our community."

    Federico Peña, former Mayor of Denver

  • “I am proud to offer my endorsement for Marlene in her candidacy for the DPS Board of Education, District 5. As a lifelong resident of Northwest Denver, I have personally seen Marlene demonstrate an unwavering dedication to fostering community involvement and worked tirelessly to enhance educational achievements. Her leadership promises to bring about favorable changes for Denver students and our local community."

    Amanda Sandoval, Denver Councilwoman District 1

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston

Julie Gonzalez: State Senator & Majority Whip

Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez: Denver Councilwoman, At-Large 

Federico Peña: Former Denver Mayor 

Amanda Sandoval: Denver Councilwoman: District 1

Jamie Torres: Denver Councilwoman: District 3 & Council President 

Denver Gazette Editorial Board

Chris Ferguson: President, Denver Firefighters Union

Nita Gonzalez: Community Activist & Educator 

Patricia Barela Rivera: President of PBR Solutions  

Denise Maes: Former Public Policy Director for ACLU of Colorado 

Janine Vanderburg: Community Activist

Theresa Peña: Former President, Denver School Board

Lisa Flores: Former DPS Board of Directors, District 5

Anna Jo Haynes: President of Mile High Learning Centers

Happy Haynes: Former President, Denver City Council

Khadija Haynes: CEO K-Solutions

Rosemary Rodriguez: Former Member, Denver School Board/Former Denver City Councilwoman/Former Denver County Clerk

Nathan Cadena: COO of Denver Scholarship Foundation 

Juanita Chacon: Co-Founder of Latinas First Foundation

Polly Baca: Former Chair of the Democratic Caucus of the Colorado House of Representatives 

Arturo Jimenez: Former Denver School Board Member, District 5

Linda Olson: Former Mayor of Englewood

Donn Livingston: Retired Immigration Judge

Ivan Gardzelewski

Donald O'Hare: Retired Immigration Judge

Melanie Corrin

Darrell Watson: City Council District 9

Will Chan: Former City Council Candidate

Otii, Atim: HRCP Director of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Office

Laura Lichter: Immediate Past President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”)

Pamela Harris: Director Early Childhood Learning Center

Elaine Berman: Former Member of DPS School Board

Margaret Choi: Immigration Attorney

Woon Ki Lau: Immigration Attorney

Rick Garcia: Former City Councilperson District 1

Monique Lovato

Cathy & Marco Abarca

Mekela Goehring

Lee White

Denver Families Action

Veronica Figoli

Tommy Ray Sena

Gene Lucero, Business Owner