| Hello, my name is Mary Young, and I am honored to be the State Representative of House District 50. I've lived in the Greeley area since 1981 recently working as a school psychologist for Centennial BOCES and before that as an educator and school psychologist for District 6 and a school psychologist for RE3 J. I see myself as a life-long public servant, not as a politician.
I spent my career as an educator working in public schools, primarily working with students with behavioral health issues, developmental disabilities, and other learning problems including learning disabilities. I have been passionate about focusing on these issues while here in the State House. This work is ongoing and there are no simple fixes, but I am committed to finding real solutions for Coloradans.
My commitment to these issues isn't just professional. My husband, Dave Young and I became co-guardians of my sister-in-law when she needed a liver transplant. She faces medical, problem solving, and mental health challenges. The path we share with her has been a blessing and has pushed our problem-solving abilities to the limits. We are blessed to have her in our lives.
I strive to fight for well-funded quality education with well-paid educators, affordable housing, accessible healthcare, employment with living wages, the health of the business community, and a healthy environment for the people in my district and the state. As someone who believes in the inclusion of all no matter their gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, or whom they love; I believe that all Coloradans should be able to have their needs met. We will all work together to achieve a better tomorrow.
CURRENT COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
ARC of Weld County- Executive Board Member
Weld County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) supporting children in the Child Welfare system
Zonta- organization to empower women
Colorado Education Association-lifetime member
National Education Association- lifetime member
NCREA-lifetime member |