Chair Jennifer Walmer

Jennifer Walmer
Chair

Littleton, Colorado
Congressional District 6
Appointed July 2, 2022
Term Ends July 1, 2026

Jen Walmer is founding partner of Policy Pathfinders Group. She believes that equity in education — from pre-k through higher education — is one of the most important issues of our time. Throughout her career, Commissioner Walmer has been a tireless advocate for resource equity, teacher quality and preparation, a strong accountability system, and quality, accessibility, and affordability in higher education. Prior to leading PPG, Commissioner Walmer was Executive Director of the Colorado chapter for Education Reform Now. In her 11 years at ERN, she collaborated closely with policymakers toward the goal of quality, transparency, and fairness in education. She also previously served on Gov. Polis’ Transition Committee for Education and the Student Success and Workforce Revitalization Task Force. Commissioner Walmer was Chief of Staff to Superintendent Tom Boasberg at Denver Public Schools. During her time at DPS, she served as the Superintendent’s primary strategic liaison with a divided Board of Education; managed government affairs for the district; and led strategic partnerships with community organizations. Her political career includes time as Majority Chief of Staff for Democratic House Speaker Terrance Carroll. Commissioner Walmer is a Colorado native and has a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Colorado Boulder. She resides in Arapahoe County with her husband, Tim, and is the proud mother of two grown children, Samuel and Marion, who both also graduated from CU Boulder. Commissioner Walmer was appointed by Gov. Jared Polis in July 2022 to serve through July 1, 2026, as a Democratic resident from the 6th Congressional District.