Sheila Lieder is a Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 28 in Jefferson County, which includes parts of Littleton, Lakewood, and Morrison. Elected in November 2022 and re-elected in 2024, she assumed office on January 9, 2023, succeeding Kerry Tipper. A lifelong champion for working families from a working-class background with military service history, Lieder has focused on accessible healthcare, public education, workers' rights, fair wages, safe working conditions, affordable care for seniors, and support for veterans and service members. Notable achievements include leading efforts to create jobs in thermal technology, expanding apprenticeship programs for in-demand careers, ensuring public schools have heating and air conditioning, addressing automation and AI impacts on sectors like trucking, and increasing protections for minor workers.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from National Labor College .
• Professional Experience: Telecom worker for four decades; Legislative Director, Communications Workers of America ; CO & WY Legislative Political Director, Communications Workers of America ; worked on Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign.
• Political Roles: Vice Chair, House Health & Human Services Committee; Member, House Business Affairs & Labor Committee; Member, Joint Review Committee on Statewide Health Care.
• Community Involvement: Labor Merit Badge Coordinator and Communications Merit Badge Coordinator for BSA Troop 498; volunteer with Colorado Alliance for Retirees ; member, Tri-County Workforce Development Board ; lifetime member, Jefferson County Democratic Latino Initiative; Homeowners’ Association vice president and president .