Cathy Kipp is a Democratic State Senator representing Senate District 14 in Colorado, which covers most of Fort Collins in Larimer County. She serves as President Pro Tempore of the Colorado Senate, chairs the Senate Finance Committee, and sits on the education and agriculture committees. Notable achievements include her prior service in the Colorado House of Representatives for House District 52 , election to the Poudre School District School Board where she acted as Board President, and leadership in community listening sessions and education advocacy.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Science from the University of California; worked 12 years as a database developer before raising her family. Born in Berkeley, CA.
• Early Experience: Moved to Fort Collins in 1985; began volunteering in Poudre School District schools when her twin sons entered kindergarten, advancing to district-level roles.
• Political Career:
  • Poudre School District School Board , including one term as Board President.
  • Colorado House Representative, District 52 .
  • Colorado State Senator, District 14 , with leadership as President Pro Tempore and committee chair.