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One step closer to a second term. Glad to have a fellow commissioner by my side.
One step closer to a second term. Glad to have a fellow commissioner by my side.
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As the Paris Olympics kick off, let’s remember the trailblazing Alice Milliat. In 1922, she defied the odds to organize the first Women’s Olympics…
As the Paris Olympics kick off, let’s remember the trailblazing Alice Milliat. In 1922, she defied the odds to organize the first Women’s Olympics…
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Great opportunity. We are seeking an addition to our Executive Team -- focus on voting and language accessibility, legislative analysis, and…
Great opportunity. We are seeking an addition to our Executive Team -- focus on voting and language accessibility, legislative analysis, and…
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Experience & Education
Licenses & Certifications
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CERA
The Election Center
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Certified Colorado Election Official
Colorado Secretary of State
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Volunteer Experience
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Member
National Task Force on Election Crises
- Present 4 years 5 months
Politics
Www.electiontaskforce.org
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Member & Public Policy Committee
Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce
- Present 6 years 9 months
Politics
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Member Of The Board Of Advisors
Auburn University
- Present 4 years 10 months
Education
Board of Advisors for the Graduate Certificate in Election Administration
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Member | Empowerment Council
The Women's Foundation of Colorado
- 4 years 7 months
Economic Empowerment
Vision
A future where Colorado women and girls of every background and identity prosper.
Misson
Catalyzing community to advance and accelerate economic opportunities for Colorado women and their families. -
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Member of the Board of Trustees
Montessori Academy of Colorado
- 3 years
Education
Member of the Board of Trustees
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Mentor
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota
- 1 year 1 month
Education
Serving as a mentor for a graduate student.
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Member -Overseas Voting Initiative Technical Committee
The Council of State Governments
- 4 years 1 month
Politics
Technical Working Group mission - The working group will identify best practice election administration issues—legislative, administrative and/or technical—in supporting U.S. military and civilian overseas voters and propose recommendations for jurisdictions to advocate, adopt or develop. The working group will also research and identify key database structures between and among state and local election officials to map data elements to U.S. Election Assistance Commission/FVAP survey…
Technical Working Group mission - The working group will identify best practice election administration issues—legislative, administrative and/or technical—in supporting U.S. military and civilian overseas voters and propose recommendations for jurisdictions to advocate, adopt or develop. The working group will also research and identify key database structures between and among state and local election officials to map data elements to U.S. Election Assistance Commission/FVAP survey requirements and other recommended metrics per FVAP guidance.
Publications
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The Future of Election Administration: Cases and Conversations
Palgrave Macmillan
I wrote a case study for this book based on my extensive experience running elections in Denver,CO. The book and series examines the relationships between people, electoral processes, and technologies, and democracy.
Other authorsSee publication
Honors & Awards
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2020 Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business
Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce
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Governing Magazine Top Public Officials of the Year 2018
Governing Magazine
http://www.governing.com/poy/gov-amber-mcreynolds.html
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Eagle Award for Technology
Election Center
The Eagle Award to recognize Denver Elections commitment to customer service innovation and recognized our SMS to Case system that allows customers 24/7 access to important election information. This has further enhanced our ability to serve customers in an efficient and timely way.
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Leadership Denver - 2017 Class
Metro Denver Leadership Foundation
I am proud to be part of the Leadership Denver - 2017 Class.
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Electoral Ergonomy Award
International Centre for Parliamentary Studies
Ballot TRACE allows voters to sign up to receive text messages, email notifications or log on to the DenverVotes website to track the progress of their ballot as it moves throughout the process. Denver Elections Division officials also use Ballot TRACE to make sure ballots are moving through postal processing in a timely manner.
Ballot TRACE won in the category of Election Ergonomy. ICPS’s Electoral Ergonomy Award is given to elections administrators who have tailored elections processes…Ballot TRACE allows voters to sign up to receive text messages, email notifications or log on to the DenverVotes website to track the progress of their ballot as it moves throughout the process. Denver Elections Division officials also use Ballot TRACE to make sure ballots are moving through postal processing in a timely manner.
Ballot TRACE won in the category of Election Ergonomy. ICPS’s Electoral Ergonomy Award is given to elections administrators who have tailored elections processes to the psychology of the voter and the specific characteristics of their voting population.
Denver Elections was also recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Accessibility for iApp, our-award winning program that allows voters in nursing homes to use accessible tablets as ballot marking devices. That use of technology allows voters with disabilities to enjoy a private, independent voting experience if they choose to. -
Democracy Award for Innovation
The Election Center
This was presented to the Denver Elections Division for eSign. eSign is a first in the nation digital petition application that has revolutionized the petition collection process and improved access to the ballot by candidates and campaigns. It has also enhanced service, accessibility, and created operational efficiency.
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2015 Michelle M. Burton Excellence in Election Service Award
Colorado County Clerks Association
The Michelle Burton Excellence in Election Service Award is issued every few years by the Colorado County Clerks Association to one election official.
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Democracy Award for Innovation
The Election Center
This was presented to the Denver Elections Division for iAPP - iPad Accessibility Pilot Project
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NaCO Achievement Award
National Association of Counties
The Denver Elections Division received two awards from NaCO - Ballot TRACE and iAPP
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5281 Individual Award
City and County of Denver
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2022 Alumni Achievement Award
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
This is the highest honor awarded to a graduate of the University of Illinois. It is in recognition of alumni that have achieved national and international recognition in their field and for broad and positive impact on the world.
Organizations
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Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Member, Public Policy Committee
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Council of State Governments - Overseas Voting Initiative
Member of the Technology Working Group
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Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
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International Association of Government Officials (iGO)
Member
- PresentCombined organization from National Association of County Recorders, Election Officials and Clerks (NACRC) and IACREOT www.iaogo.org
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Colorado County Clerks Association
Member and former ESRC Co-Chair
- PresentCo-Chair - Election Statute Review Committee (Served from 2012-2016)
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Election Center
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