Rhonda Fields is a Democratic politician from Colorado, currently representing Senate District 28 . She is a prominent advocate for victims' rights, public safety, women's issues, education, healthcare, and vulnerable communities. Notable achievements include being the first African American woman elected to Colorado House District 42, the first African American elected to the State Senate from her area, and authoring key legislation like the Javad Marshall Fields & Vivian Wolfe Witness Protection Act to enhance witness safety. She has passed over 30 bills on public safety, social equity, behavioral health, gun violence prevention, environmental protection, livable wages, and homelessness solutions. Fields served on the Colorado Commission on Criminal Juvenile Justice , chairs the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, and held roles like Assistant Majority Leader and Speaker pro Tempore in the House.

Education

• BA in Special Education, University of Northern Colorado .
• MA in Psychology Counseling/Guidance, University of Northern Colorado .

Political Experience

• Colorado State Senate, District 28: 2023–present .
• Colorado State Senate, District 29: 2017–2023 .
• Colorado House of Representatives, District 42: 2011–2017 .
• Candidate for Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 5 .
• Additional roles: Member of Safe2Tell Board, Voices of Victims , National Council of Negro Women, Urban League of Denver, Women in Government.