AAPI 2023 Fall Social Dinner

Colorado has zero Asian-American and Pacific Islander (or AAPI) people in the Legislature and – if you wanted a number that reflected the population – there should be four. We’re working to change that. Three years ago, Colorado 50-50 brought together a group of volunteers specifically interested in seeing more AAPI women in elected office.

Please join us on Friday, November 17, 6-8 PM for our AAPI Fall Social Dinner where you will meet other fabulous people who are interested in promoting AAPI women in leadership! We’re meeting at the Coark Collective Food Hall at 15775 E. Arapahoe Rd. in Centennial where you may purchase what you would like for dinner. There is no additional fee for this event. An RSVP at info@colorado5050.org would be appreciated.

Have fun discussing politics and policy. Meet women elected officials and candidates. Bring your checkbook in case you meet some you would like to support financially. Get connected with people working on campaigns, hear what campaigns are like, and discover volunteer opportunities. Come meet up with us!

Changing the Narrative of Local Politics - a nonpartisan panel discussion on Monday, October 23, 2023, 6-7:30 PM at the Longmont Public Library. Photos of four panelists. Marta Loachamin, Boulder County Commissioner. Justin Brooks, Mayor of Erie. Doris Crespo, Dacono City Councilor. JD Mangat, Mayor of Lafayette.

Changing the Narrative of Local Politics

Colorado 50-50 is proud to be partnering with The BIPOC Alliance to present, “Changing the Narrative in Local Politics.”

We aim to demystify the process for running for office and show how lived experience can open doors in politics. By harnessing the power of difference, we can change the narrative of local politics to one that is reflective of our democracy and more inclusive than ever.

The event will be a panel discussion followed by an intentional networking session.

Our panelists are:

  • Boulder County Commissioner Marta Loachamin
  • Lafayette Mayor JD Mangat
  • Erie Mayor Justin Brooks
  • Dacono City Councilor Doris Crespo

Date: Monday, October 23, 2023
Time: Doors open 5:45 PM with light refreshments
Panel discussion begins at 6 PM
Networking with local elected officials begins at 7 PM
Event ends at 7:30 PM
Location: Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Avenue Longmont, CO 80501

Registration is free and available through Facebook or EventBrite.

Please share this event with any women you’d like to encourage to take their next steps in leadership!

Movie poster for "Represent" along with logos for three co-hosts

Inspiring Women to Represent in Colorado Springs

Have you ever wanted to serve in elected office and rejected the idea because you don’t want to campaign? Come learn what’s involved in running and serving at our Saturday, July 15, event in Colorado Springs. We’ll start by showing the documentary “Represent” and follow it with an intentional networking event with current and former local elected women officials.

“In the heart of the American Midwest, three women take on entrenched political systems in their fight to reshape local politics on their own terms. ‘Represent’ is equal parts personal and political, journeying on and off the campaign trail to tell the stories of female candidates from vastly different communities, support systems, and political parties. The politics may be local, but for these women, the stakes are high.”

  • Date: Saturday, July 15
  • Time: Doors open 1:45 PM
    • Film begins at 2 PM
    • Networking with local elected women officials begins at 3:30 PM
    • Event ends at 4:30 PM
  • Location: The Penrose House, 1661 Mesa Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, 80906

Light refreshments will be served. Registration is free and available through Facebook or EventBrite. Donations would be greatly appreciated so that we can cover our costs and make this event as accessible as possible.

We are partnering with Pikes Peak Women and the Rocky Mountain NAACP to show the film. We are grateful for the generosity of El Pomar Foundation for providing space.

AAPI 2023 Summer Social Dinner

Colorado has zero Asian-American and Pacific Islander (or AAPI) people in the Legislature and – if you wanted a number that reflected the population – there should be four. We’re working to change that. Almost three years ago, Colorado 50-50 brought together a group of volunteers specifically interested in seeing more AAPI women in elected office.

Please join us on Friday, June 30, 6-8 PM for our AAPI Summer Social Dinner where you will meet other fabulous people who are interested in promoting AAPI women in leadership! We’re meeting at the Coark Collective Food Hall at 15775 E. Arapahoe Rd. in Centennial where you may purchase what you would like for dinner. There is no additional fee for this event. An RSVP at info@colorado5050.org would be appreciated.

Have fun discussing politics and policy. Meet women elected officials and candidates. Bring your checkbook in case you meet some you would like to support financially. Get connected with people working on campaigns, hear what campaigns are like, and discover volunteer opportunities. Come hang out with us!

Igniting AAPI Women's Participation in Politics

Igniting AAPI Women’s Participation in Politics

Can you imagine a world in which more AAPI women were lifted into leadership? What would this world be like? How would we stand to benefit in Colorado? 

Join us on Saturday, September 17, 9 – 11 AM, at Happy Living at 14015 E. Evans Ave. in Aurora for a brainstorming session on how we can collectively mold such a world into being.

We want to know what you think it would take to make this world a reality. Then, we can work to implement your ideas! 

Light refreshments will be served at this in-person event. Please RSVP by using the QR code below or by simply sending an email to info@colorado5050.org with your name and contact information.

We’re excited to partner with the Colorado Asian Culture and Education Network and the Asian Pacific Bar Association of Colorado to make this event happen!

Igniting AAPI Womens' Participation in Politics

Nov. 18 Online Winning With Women

The volunteers of Colorado 50-50 are proud to present “Winning With Women” on Thursday, November 18. The event will happen on Zoom beginning at 6 PM.

The purpose of the event is to demystify the process for running for office and we do it in two parts.

The first part is a panel discussion of elected women officials who will share how they decided to run for office, what was involved in campaigning, and what it is like to serve. This panel will highlight what it is like to run as a woman of color in Colorado. Our panelists are:

  • State Representative Yadira Caraveo
  • State Representative Naquetta Ricks
  • Aurora City Council Candidate Becky Hogan

Colorado 50-50 volunteer Maia Yang, who serves on our Asian American Pacific Islander Committee, is looking forward to hearing from the panelists.

“As a woman of color, it’s exciting to see myself represented in politics,” she said. “It opens the door for me to envision a world where I, too, could run and win.”

The second part of “Winning With Women” is an intentional networking session where participants will have opportunities to speak in small groups. We hope you will encourage women to attend who should take their next steps in leadership. In the Zoom breakout rooms will be elected women officials, women who are curious about running, and those who want to support women running.

Registration via EventBrite is required and costs $5. Scholarships are available. Please contact Erin@Colorado5050.org.

We are grateful for our co-sponsors: the Colorado League of Women Voters, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado, and the Colorado Asian Culture and Education Network.

Sara Loflin, Kate Miya, Stan Matsunaka

AAPI Community Summer Social – Broomfield

Given current demographics, there should be four members of the Asian-American and Pacific Islander (or AAPI) community in the Legislature, yet now we have zero! We’re working to change that. Almost a year ago, Colorado 50-50 brought together a group of volunteers specifically interested in seeing more AAPI women in elected office.

Please join us on Saturday, July 17, 10 AM – 12 PM at our Summer Social where you will meet other fabulous people who are interested in promoting AAPI women in leadership! 

We will be having coffee and donuts at Quail Creek Park pavilion, 2300 W. 138th Ave., in Broomfield. Suggested $10 donation to cover event costs.

We’re excited to be joined by speakers:
* former State Senate President Stan Matsunaka
* Erie Town Councilor Sara Loflin
* Thornton City Council candidate Kate Miya

Special guests include:
* Broomfield Interim Mayor Guyleen Castriotta
* Broomfield City Councilor Laurie Anderson

Have fun discussing politics and policy. Meet women elected officials and candidates. Bring your checkbook in case you meet some you would like to support financially. Get connected with people working on campaigns, hear what campaigns are like, and discover volunteer opportunities.

An RSVP via Eventbrite would be greatly appreciated so we order the right number of donuts. Come hang out with us!

AAPI Community Summer Social – Save the date!

Colorado has zero Asian-American and Pacific Islander (or AAPI) people in the Legislature and – if you wanted a number that reflected the population – there should be four. We’re working to change that. Almost a year ago, Colorado 50-50 brought together a group of volunteers specifically interested in seeing more AAPI women in elected office.

Please join us on Saturday, July 17, 10 AM – 12 PM at our Summer Social where you will meet other fabulous people who are interested in promoting AAPI women in leadership! We will be having coffee and donuts at a park pavilion in Broomfield. Location details coming soon. Suggested $10 donation to cover event costs.

Have fun discussing politics and policy. Meet women elected officials and candidates. Bring your checkbook in case you meet some you would like to support financially. Get connected with people working on campaigns, hear what campaigns are like, and discover volunteer opportunities. Come hang out with us!

An RSVP would be greatly appreciated so we can get the right number of donuts!

Women in Politics – online April 24

Photos of Women in Politics panelists

Colorado 50-50 is pleased to be partnering with the El Pomar Foundation and the Colorado Municipal League to bring you a special “Women in Politics” event online from 4-6:30 PM on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

Recognizing that Colorado ranks 21st on the 2020 Gender Parity Index due to its successes in some areas such as the second highest share of women elected officials in the state legislature and challenges in other areas such as local and federal representation, this event is designed to encourage more women in Colorado to run for elected office, to demystify the process of running and to provide resources for them as they consider running for elected office.

The first session from 4-5 PM features a youth panel to get girls and young women interested in running, including:

  • State Senator Faith Winter
  • Former DU Student Body Vice President Jess Davidson
  • Parker Town Council Candidate Jeeva Senthilnathan

The second session from 5-6 PM is a panel discussion aimed at the general population. Our panelists are:

  • Congresswoman Diana DeGette
  • State Representative Iman Jodeh
  • State Representative Stephanie Luck
  • Alamosa City Councilor Liz Hensley

The third session from 6-6:30 PM is a networking session where participants will have opportunities to speak in small breakout groups with elected women officials. We hope you will encourage women to attend who should take their next steps in leadership!

Thanks to the generosity of El Pomar, the event is free! Registration is required by Friday, April 23, at noon, so sign up now.

Virtual Winter Social 2020 with State Rep. Meg Froelich

Want to meet other fabulous people who are interested in promoting women in leadership? Sign up now for our online winter social on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at 6 PM!

Join special guest State Representative Meg Froelich, who is also one of the filmmakers who created the “Strong Sisters” documentary about Colorado women running for office. We invite you to watch the film in advance for free here. We will be discussing it and talking about what has changed since it came out.

We will also do breakout rooms for networking. Meet women elected officials and candidates. Have fun discussing politics. Get connected with people working on campaigns and hear what it is like.

Also, while we don’t have a definite date for our next campaign training, we know that it will cost money to put it on. Your generous donation would be greatly appreciated.

Don’t forget to sign up using EventBrite to get the Zoom link!