Mary Young , full name Mary McNamara Young, is an American politician, psychologist, and special education teacher from Colorado. A Democrat, she represented House District 50 in the Colorado House of Representatives from June 2019 to January 2025. Notable achievements include improving access to mental health care, advocating for residents with learning disabilities, and sponsoring legislation like Colorado Youth Entrepreneurship Awareness Week. She views herself as a lifelong public servant focused on behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and education funding.

Education and Political Experience

• Education and Professional Background: Worked as a school psychologist for Centennial BOCES, District 6, and RE-3J; previously an educator specializing in students with behavioral health issues, developmental disabilities, and learning problems.
• Political Experience: Served as State Representative for House District 50 ; passionate about mental health, public education funding, living wages, and supporting children in welfare systems.
• Community Involvement: Executive Board Member, ARC of Weld County; Weld County Court Appointed Special Advocate ; Zonta member; lifetime member of Colorado Education Association, National Education Association, and NCREA.