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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Education

  • MA, Psychology Counseling/Guidance, University of Northern Colorado, 1976
  • BA, Special Education, University of Northern Colorado, 1974

Professional Experience

  • MA, Psychology Counseling/Guidance, University of Northern Colorado, 1976
  • BA, Special Education, University of Northern Colorado, 1974
  • Founder, Fields Wolfe Memorial Fund
  • Employed, Student Affairs, University of Northern Colorado
  • Regional Training Manager, United Airlines, 1986-2015

Political Experience

  • MA, Psychology Counseling/Guidance, University of Northern Colorado, 1976
  • BA, Special Education, University of Northern Colorado, 1974
  • Founder, Fields Wolfe Memorial Fund
  • Employed, Student Affairs, University of Northern Colorado
  • Regional Training Manager, United Airlines, 1986-2015
  • Assistant Majority Leader, Colorado State Senate, 2019-present
  • Senator, Colorado State Senate, District 29, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Colorado State Senate, District 29, 2020
  • Representative, Colorado State House of Representatives, District 42, 2011-2017

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy Committee, Colorado State Senate

Former Member, Educational Success Task Force, Colorado State House of Representatives

Former Member, Health and Environment Committee, Colorado State House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Colorado State Senate

Former Chair, Local Government Committee, Colorado State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Health and Human Services Committee

Vice Chair, Joint Committee on Capital Development

Vice Chair, Joint Committee on School Safety

Member, Joint Committee on Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal Justice System

Vice Chair, Joint Review Committee on Statewide Health Care

Member, Joint Review Committee on Wildfire Matters

Member, Legislative Audit Joint Committee

Member, State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MA, Psychology Counseling/Guidance, University of Northern Colorado, 1976
  • BA, Special Education, University of Northern Colorado, 1974
  • Founder, Fields Wolfe Memorial Fund
  • Employed, Student Affairs, University of Northern Colorado
  • Regional Training Manager, United Airlines, 1986-2015
  • Assistant Majority Leader, Colorado State Senate, 2019-present
  • Senator, Colorado State Senate, District 29, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Colorado State Senate, District 29, 2020
  • Representative, Colorado State House of Representatives, District 42, 2011-2017
  • Member, American Association of Training and Development
  • Member, Black Women for Political Action
  • Former Member, Curtis Park Community Center
  • Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
  • Member, National Council of Negro Women
  • Board Member, Safe2Tell
  • Member, Urban League of Denver
  • President, Voices of Victims
  • Member, Women in Government
  • Member, Colorado Commission on Criminal Juvenile Justice, 2007-2017

Other Info

— Awards:

  • In 2014 and 2011, 5280 Magazine ranked Rep. Fields 37th on its list of the 50 -most powerful- people in the Denver Metro area, saying she has gained the type of respect that politicians dream about. She inducted into the Aurora Women's Hall in 2013 and recognized by the Denver Women's Chambers for her legislative work address issues important to women. She also received the 2011 Rising Star Award of the Colorado Democratic Party, the 2011 Leadership for Healthy Communities Award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Wilma Webb 2011 Co-Legislator of the Year presented by African American Voices, the 2011 Black Women for Political Action Award, the 2010 Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award and the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce President?s Courage Award. (Candidate Submitted)

Rising Star Award, Colorado Democratic Party, 2011

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award, 2010
  • African Americans Who Make a Difference Award, Urban Spectrum, 2009
  • President's Courage Award, Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC)
  • President's Award, Colorado Association for Victim Assistants
  • Service Award, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NACCP), Denver Chapter
    • Rhonda was raised in a military family. Her father served for over 30 years as a Sergeant Major (E-9), the highest non-commissioned officer rank an enlisted person can achieve.

    Names of Grandchildren:

    Nyrema, Nyla, Nia

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    Priority Issues:

    Fixing Colorado's structural budget deficit problems. We must come together as lawmakers to create balanced budgets through a smart and sensible balance of cuts and revenue.

  • Promoting HD-42 and Aurora as a place to build and grow new and existing businesses. This talented, diverse community is ready to get to work! I will never stop fighting to bring growth and opportunity to the people that I represent.
  • Introducing bills that strengthen and support Public Safety and Crime Prevention. I will work with those on the front lines of law enforcement to move the best ideas forward.
  • Expanding avenues and access to our justice system for victims of crime.
  • I will always stand up for the civil rights of ALL Coloradans.
  • I will continue to sponsor and support legislation that honors the sacrifice of Colorado's veterans, service men and women, and their families. We will keep our promises and honor our commitments to them -- just as they have done for us.
  • I will support investment in research, development, and use of clean and emerging energy sources. Colorado is and will continue to be a leader in new technologies that balance our energy needs with preserving our environment.
  • I will work to reduce health care costs to increase health care access and coverage.
  • I will work to increase access to early childhood education and for equality in school funding.
  • I will work with my colleagues to create innovative ways to reduce higher education costs while supporting and improving our world-class higher learning institutions. We must have greater access for everyone who wants to improve their lives through education.
  • I will stand with workers and fight to protect collective bargaining rights for Colorado's working families.
  • I will never waver on my support of women's rights to control their health care decisions and to receive equal pay for equal work.
  • I support marriage equality and the end to all discriminatory practices based on race, religion, disability, gender and sexual orientation.
  • Policy Positions

    Colorado State Legislative Election 2016 Political Courage Test

    Abortion & Reproductive

    1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
    - Pro-choice

    2. Should abortions be illegal after the first trimester of pregnancy?
    - Yes

    3. Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
    - Yes

    4. Should abortion be legal when the life of the woman is endangered?
    - Yes

    5. Do you support requiring parental notification before an abortion is performed on a minor?
    - No

    6. Do you support requiring parental consent before an abortion is performed on a minor?
    - No

    7. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for abortion procedures?
    - No

    8. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
    - No

    9. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Budget, Spending, & Tax

    Budget Stabilization:

    Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing Colorado's budget.

    1. Tapping into Colorado's "rainy day" fund
    - Yes

    2. Decreasing funding for public universities
    - No

    3. Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions
    - No

    4. Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees
    - No

    5. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients
    - No

    6. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    State Spending:

    Indicate what state funding levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one level per category; you may use a number more than once.

    1. Education (higher)
    - Slightly Increase

    2. Education (K-12)
    - Greatly Increase

    3. Environment
    - Slightly Increase

    4. Health care
    - Slightly Increase

    5. Law enforcement/corrections
    - Maintain Status

    6. Transportation/infrastructure
    - Greatly Increase

    7. Welfare
    - Greatly Increase

    8. Other or expanded categories
    - No Answer

    State Taxes:

    Indicate what state tax levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one level per category; you may use a number more than once.

    1. Alcohol taxes
    - Maintain Status

    2. Cigarette taxes
    - Maintain Status

    3. Corporate taxes
    - Maintain Status

    4. Small business taxes
    - Slightly Decrease

    5. Gas/Oil taxes
    - Maintain Status

    6. Property taxes
    - Maintain Status

    7. Sales taxes
    - Maintain Status

    8. Income taxes (low-income families)
    - Maintain Status

    9. Income taxes (mid-income families)
    - Maintain Status

    10. Income taxes (high-income families)
    - Maintain Status

    11. Do you support applying sales taxes to all online purchases?
    - Yes

    12. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Campaign Finance & Government Reform

    Do you support limits on the following types of contributions for state candidates?

    1. Individual
    - No

    2. Political Action Committee
    - Yes

    3. Corporate
    - Yes

    4. Political Party
    - Yes

    5. Should candidates for state office be encouraged to meet voluntary spending limits?
    - Yes

    6. Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information?
    - Yes

    7. Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
    - Yes

    8. Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
    - No

    9. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Crime & Public Safety

    1. Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support alternatives to incarceration for certain non-violent offenders, such as mandatory counseling or substance abuse treatment?
    - Yes

    3. Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
    - Yes

    4. Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
    - No

    5. Do you support delaying the seizure of assets by law enforcement officials until after a conviction?
    - No

    6. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Economic

    1. Do you support government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support lowering taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
    - No

    3. Do you support reducing government regulations on the private sector?
    - Yes

    4. Do you support increased state funding for job-training programs that re-train displaced workers?
    - Yes

    5. Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
    - Yes

    6. Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
    - No

    7. Do you support providing financial incentives to the private sector for the purpose of job creation?
    - Yes

    8. Do you support providing direct financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
    - Yes

    9. Do you support an increase of the minimum wage?
    - Yes

    10. Should employers be able to ask about applicants' criminal history before interviewing them?
    - No

    11. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Education

    1. Do you support the national Common Core State Standards initiative?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support a merit pay system for teachers?
    - Yes

    3. Is the tenure process for public school teachers producing effective teachers?
    - Yes

    4. Should parents be allowed to use vouchers to send their children to any school?
    - No

    5. Do you support state funding for charter schools?
    - Yes

    6. Do you support the state government providing college students with financial aid?
    - Yes

    7. Should illegal immigrants who graduate from Colorado high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
    - Yes

    8. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Environment & Energy

    1. Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support state funding for the development of traditional domestic energy sources (e.g. coal, natural gas, oil)?
    - Yes

    3. Do you support state funding for improvements to Colorado's energy infrastructure?
    - Yes

    4. Do you support state funding for open space preservation?
    - Yes

    5. Do you support government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
    - Yes

    6. Do you support increased regulations of the hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") industry?
    - Yes

    7. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Gun

    1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
    - Yes

    2. Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
    - Yes

    3. Should citizens be allowed to carry concealed guns?
    - Yes

    4. Should a license be required for gun possession?
    - No

    5. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Health

    1. Do you support a universally-accessible, publicly-administered health insurance option?
    - No

    2. Do you support expanding access to health care through commercial health insurance reform?
    - Yes

    3. Do you support interstate health insurance compacts?
    - Yes

    4. Do you support Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
    - Yes

    5. Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
    - Yes

    6. Do you support monetary limits on damages that can be collected in malpractice lawsuits?
    - Yes

    7. Do you support allowing doctors to prescribe marijuana to their patients for medicinal purposes?
    - No Answer

    8. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Social

    1. Do you support same-sex marriage?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Colorado's anti-discrimination laws?
    - Yes

    3. Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Colorado's anti-discrimination laws?
    - Yes

    4. Do you support legalizing physician-assisted suicide in Colorado?
    - Yes

    5. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Legislative Priorities

    In the following area, please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
    - My top three priorities in the Senate(1) To confront the challenges facing our communities and state.(2) To protect Colorado's water, air, and people.(3) To retain, promote, and protect our State's business climate.(3) To advance the cause of justice and equality in our state.