Naquetta Ricks

Naquetta Ricks was born in Liberia. Ricks graduated from Aurora Central High School. She earned a bachelor's and a master's degree in business administration. Ricks' career experience includes operating a mortgage brokerage business.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a mom, I am a small business owner and long-time House District resident for over30 years.

I am a Liberian immigrant who understands the challenges of immigration and the concerns of someone owning her own business. I started my business here, raised my daughter here, and serve the community here. I know what it is like to escape poverty as an immigrant and work hard to succeed in life as a mom and a successful business owner.

After graduating from Aurora Central, I earned a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Business Administration from Metro and CU respectively. I am the proud mother of a 24-year-old daughter and I've worked hard to provide for my family.

I also founded the Ricks Foundation is a non-profit 50l(c)3 organization that focuses on the empowerment of underprivileged and disenfranchised women and children with an emphasis on the immigrant community and communities of color. My numerous recognitions include the Colorado Black Round Table, National Council of Negro Women, including the "Salute" award from the Colorado Black Educators Association. Graduate of Leadership Denver and Leadership Aurora. I am also the Former Vice-Chair of the Aurora Public School Education Foundation. I am the chair of the African Chamber of Commerce.

I don't have the theory of how to contribute to Aurora. I have the robust history of how I have-and continue-to

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I want to represent all of House District 40-from essential workers to CEO'sCurrently there are no immigrant represented in Legislature and we deserve to be at the table of American LifeThere are serious issues facing Colorado and I want to participate in working on solutions.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about equity in policy distribution. We need to provide insurance for all residents. We need to provide quality education for all children. We need to represent marginalized communities and provide them with support to become contributing members of society to the best of their abilities.

All too often, we do not consider the importance of essential workers and the necessity they have in society. We need to provide to their children and them, as well, the possibility that they can get higher-paying positions.