
Janice Marchman
Education
BIE Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1991 - 1996
Professional Teacher License, Colorado Department of Education, issued September 2019
Reason for Running
“Real Representation Matters.
Over the last four years, I have dedicated my focus to legislation that helps everyday Coloradoans, working-class individuals, and those who need a voice in our state senate. As a middle school teacher, I know our government needs to do more for us.
That’s why I will continue to fight for better wages, protections for those unjustly targeted by our federal government, and ethical reforms within our own state government. Read more about my legislative achievements and see how you can get involved in my re-election campaign for Colorado State Senate District 15.”
Professional Experience
Principal Consultant, Marchman Co LLC, June 2025 - present
Colorado Senate, Colorado Senate District 15, November 2021 - present
2025-2026
Senate Education Committee, Vice Chair
Senate Finance Committee, Vice Chair
Technology Committee, Vice Chair
2023-2024
Thompson School District
Math Teacher, August 2021 - present
Gifted and Talented Computers Teacher, August 2017 - September 2021
Technology Facilitator, June 2016 - September 2021
Master Scheduler, Spectra Logic, June 2015 - May 2016
Piano Teacher, self-employed, September 2010 - June 2015
Board of Education Member/Bond Oversight Committee Chair/Master Plan Committee Vice President, Thompson School District, September 2005 - November 2013
Master Scheduler, Sola Optical, July 2000 - February 2002
Business Process Analyst, Trinchero Family Estates, May 1998 - May 2000
Consultant, The Summit Group, January 1997 - May 1998
Community Involvement
Board Chair, Thompson Valley Preschool, May 2010 - May 2013
Chairman of the Board, A Face to Reframe, January 2013 - present
Policy Positions
Education: Increase investments to infrastructure so public K-12 schools can afford AC, heating and school supplies; improve teacher's pay to retain talented educators here in Colorado; invest in vocational & trade programs so our kids can gain experience in good paying jobs in our community; and support efforts to reduce the cost of higher education so young people don't have to take on a mountain of debt.
Wildfires and Environment: Support legislation that bolsters wildfire risk education & outreach to the more than half of Coloradans living in the Wildfire-Urban-Interface; invest in workforce development programs for the energy sector, ensuring our workforce is prepared to take on the clean energy jobs of the future; tackle weatherizing our homes and energy infrastructure to protect against outages in extreme heat and cold; and support training programs for coal workers to make sure they and their families are taken care of during transitions to natural gas and renewable energy.
Reproductive Rights: Act to protect reproductive freedom and the freedom for all Americans to make their own decisions about their healthcare without the Government making choices for them. Fight for the right of all Coloradans to have access to critical reproductive healthcare and stand against any bill that seeks to strip reproductive freedoms away.
Cost of Living: Support policies that ease the cost of living on Coloradans with legislation to cap the price of life-saving medication like insulin; promote the creation of more affordable housing so families can save more of their paycheck; direct funding towards Larimer & Boulder County roads to repair & modernize aging infrastructure; and expand rural broadband initiatives to connect rural and under-served communities to affordable, high-speed internet.
Small Business: Put main street businesses and workers at the center of discussions in the Legislature. Support Small Business Growth Programs that provide economic support for entrepreneurs just starting out; direct funding towards main street businesses to help recover from the COVID-19 pandemic; advocate for the fundamental right for workers to participate in unions; and support a worker’s right to paid sick & family leave.
Senior Support: Expand affordable housing and fund investments into Larimer & Boulder County transportation infrastructure so communities remain affordable and accessible; protect PERA and Medicare so seniors can continue to rely on these programs for financial stability and healthcare; and institute caps on critical medicine so that those living on a fixed income don't have to choose between their healthcare and their groceries.
Veteran Support: Ensure that veterans' services are responsive to the needs of our veterans by ensuring the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs is adequately funded and staffed; support protections for veterans that prevent discrimination based on veteran & military status; invest in programs to reduce veteran homelessness and bolster veteran's mental health services; and fund economic initiatives allowing veterans and their families to fully participate in the Colorado economy.
LGBTQ+ Rights: No one should be denied access to any services because of who they are. Be it access to youth-centered mental health care, or a welcoming school environment, I am committed to protecting the rights of all LGBTQ+ people from discrimination and threat of violence.
Voting Rights: Protect voting rights and reliability to make sure voters continue to have faith in our electoral system. Support our universal mail-in ballot system; the ability for people to register to vote right up to the election; multi-lingual ballots that increase accessibility to the democratic process; and the oversight measures put in place to ensure our elections are fair and reliable.
Endorsements
Janice Marchman has been endorsed by dozens of Colorado elected officials, leaders, and organizations, including:
Elected Officials:
Congressman Joe Neguse, CO Congressional District 2
Congressman Jason Crow, Congressional District 6
Majority Leader, Colorado Sen. Robert Rodriguez, District 32
President of the Colorado Senate, Sen. James Coleman, District 33
President Pro Tempore, Colorado Sen. Cathy Kipp, District 14
Colorado Senate Majority Whip, Colorado Sen. Nick Hinrichsen, District 3
Colorado Sen. Jessie Danielson, Senate District 22
Colorado Sen. Julie Gonzales
Colorado Rep. Andrew Boesenecker, District 53
Colorado Rep. Brianna Titone, District 27
Colorado Rep. Yara Zokaie, District 52
Larimer County Commissioners John Kefalas, Kristin Stephens, Jody Shadduck-McNally
Organizations:
Rocky Mountain Equality
One Colorado
Cobalt
Colorado Education Association
Colorado Ceasefire PAC
Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado
Communications Workers of America CO/WY State(s) Council
Sierra Club
NoCo Privacy Coalition
Conservation Colorado
Plumbers Local Union 3
For a complete list of her endorsements, please visit: https://www.janiceforcolorado.com/endorsements
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