CD4 State Board of Education

 Krista has a long history of serving kids in her community. After obtaining a degree in child development, Krista worked at the University of Missouri Child Development Center while attending law school. Upon graduation, she served as the Director of Operations for the Iowa Child Protective Training Academy and later worked as a prosecuting attorney in the areas of child protection and juvenile delinquency in both Iowa and Illinois. Almost 25 years ago, Krista and her husband, Dave, moved to Colorado with their two young sons, where Dave has been a healthcare provider and small business owner and Krista has been a committed school and community volunteer, and has served in a variety of pro bono legal roles. 

Krista believes strongly that every child, no matter where they live in Colorado, deserves to have their individual needs recognized, to be given endless opportunities to learn and grow, and to be part of an educational community that prioritizes their education. She is excited to advocate for the best interests of all 881,464 Colorado public school students.