Lisa Feret
Lisa Feret | |
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| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2025 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
Lisa Feret is an American politician and Social Worker . She has served as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives since January 2025, representing the 24th district. She is a member of the Democratic Party.[1][2] Lisa is a community-focused individual with a diverse background in military service, disaster relief, and community support. She is a graduate of Colorado State University and Boston College.
Key Activities and Accomplishments:
[edit]International Relief:
[edit]Assisted in the evacuation of Ukrainian refugees to Poland following the Russian invasion.[3]
COVID-19 Pandemic Response:
[edit]Supported the local Arvada community during the pandemic by producing and donating free hand sanitizer to local non-profits, healthcare organizations, businesses, and the Arvada police and fire departments.[4][5]
Disaster Relief:
[edit]Worked with Team Rubicon, a veteran-led disaster relief organization. She also participated in Team Rubicon's Clay Hunt Fellows Program
Military Service:
[edit]Enlisted in the Air Force at 17 and served in Cheyenne, Wyoming, from 2007 to 2010. Her primary responsibility was the security of a nuclear missile cache, protecting it from protesters and potential threats.
Veterans Support:
[edit]As a student at Colorado State University, she provided counseling to veterans transitioning from military service to college life.[6] While at Boston College in 2016, she created a group for student veterans and sat on the executive committee for the BC Veterans Alumni Network.[7][8]
Affordable Housing Advocacy:
[edit]During her internship with the Housing Innovation Lab in Boston, she managed a program that connects older adults with spare rooms to individuals in need of affordable housing.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Lisa Feret". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ Dunn, Rylee (November 5, 2024). "Feret defeats Henderson in Colorado House District 24 race". Arvada Press. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ Cotton, Anthony (April 11, 2022). "Tough decisions for a Coloradan who went to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees". Colorado Public Radio. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ Staff (June 9, 2020). "Arvadans give helping hand through backyard sanitizer workshop". Colorado Community Media. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ Howley, Tricia (August 3, 2020). "Alumna takes action to aid her community during COVID-19 pandemic". College of Health and Human Sciences. Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ Manguso, Matthew (January 4, 2023). "Building the Benches - Alumline". Alumline. Archived from the original on August 20, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ "Community - School of Social Work". Boston College. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ "Veterans Alumni Network - Alumni & Friends". Boston College. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ "Housing Innovation Lab | Boston.gov". www.boston.gov. November 22, 2019. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
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