clear: both; } Who Is Iman? Elected in 2020, she is the first Muslim elected to the legislature and assumed office on January 13, 2021. $('#candidate-connection-email-133717').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-email'); }); It's important that we do that. For about six years, Ive worked on the front lines of each legislative session as a liaison for the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, fighting for progressive policy. Her current term ends on January 8, 2025. I also started Meet the Middle East, a local nonprofit that fosters relationships between the Middle East and the United States through education, cultural events, consulting, and immersion travel. [6][5][7] The district includes part of Aurora in Arapahoe County. In 1984-85, I believe, we broke ground. Iwork with attorney general's office, the US attorney. top: 0px; Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. box-sizing: border-box; Theywent all over [the Middle East] and sure enough, raised enough to break ground on a beautifulpiece of land where our flagship mosque is today. Rep. Iman Jodeh, D-Aurora, finds being a member of the Colorado House almost surreal. You were talking specifically about the CMS and the empowerment of women. Fourty years later, they had four childrenall successfully educated and professionally successful. 5280 Publishing, Inc. font-size: 20px; I am running to ensure Colorado is a state where our identities are not used against us, but are protected, celebrated, and praised. I think it's a really importantpoint that we prove to the American public that unfortunately we have to do this, that we are justas American as our neighbors. Rep. Iman Jodeh BA '04, MPA '06 State of Colorado's first female Muslim Representative, first-generation American This summer, CU Denver will unveil a series of murals and canvasses painted by world-renowned artist Detour that shines a spotlight on the achievements of the university's alumni. font-weight: bold; Jodeh ( Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 41. or anything. She assumed office on January 13, 2021. During that time, I also became a board member at the Womens Lobby of Colorado and the Village Exchange Center, as well as Ready To Work Aurora. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022. background-color: white; They are secular, non-political. Her mother was a translator at Denver Public Schools for immigrants and refugees from Arabic-speaking countries; her father spoke to college and high school students about the Middle East; and both tried to educate non-Muslim communities about their religion and heritage. Epps ( Democratic Party) ran for election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 6. by Ahnaf Kalam She seems more interested in Palestine's politics than Aurora's. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { } It's inspired me to keep going. Since you won last Tuesday night, youve gotten congratulations from all sorts of folks. padding: 2px 0; Thank you for reaching out. Movies. background-color: green; While those summers spent with her grandmother were happy, she also got to see what was happening to the people there. Source. Federal courts | word-wrap: break-word; December 16, 2020 IMEU. .indicate_scroll { For example, an advocacy groups scorecard may assess a legislators voting record on one issue while a state newspapers scorecard may evaluate the voting record in its entirety. In the past, Iman has also been known as Iman Mohamad Jodeh and Iman M Jodeh. } State executives | text-align: center; width: 43%; Many of these Muslims are in factimmigrants and refugees who are coming from Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Afghanistan, Syria andIraq. Who is the coolest person that has reached out? She won in the general election on November 8, 2022. color: white; margin-bottom: 4px; I'm Iman Jodeh, a born and raised Coloradan from here in Aurora, a first-generation American, daughter of immigrants and refugees, a progressive Democrat, community advocate, educator, and I'm running to be the next State Representative of HD 41 to help address needs and make the American Dream a reality for everyone. She told5280last year that her parents werent just small business owners. } Muslim American candidates who made history in US elections 2020: The Siasat Daily, Nov. 7, 2020. display: block; background-color: #f9d334; Our Friday prayers consisted of rentingout the conference room in a bank every Friday. Meet the new faces who will introduce themselves and their first bills, navigate their first committee hearing and, with any luck, stand next to Gov. More text-align: center; Iman has many family members and associates who include Eman Jodeh, Mohamad Jodeh, Yahia Joudeh, Feda Jodeh and Nidal Jodeh. } div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } We have travel programs for high school students, youngprofessionals and adults that go to Palestine, Israel, Jordan and Egypt. Registered Agent: Jessica Campbell-Swanson padding-left: 16px; Rep. Iman Jodeh, Guest Columnist - March 24, 2022. This membership information was last updated in March 2021. } I think it'simportant. She was one of five Democratic women to receive aRising Star Award from the organization on Sept. 23, 2021, at the Space Gallery in Denver. For over five decades, my parents worked hard, starting a small business, growing that business then starting another and then another while also starting a family, growing their businesses as they grew their family. .widget-row.value-only { Subconsciously, I think that conditioned me to also become an educator.
, See also:Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2022. .widget-row.Green { Non-partisan and nonprofit since 1988. .leg-hnt-district-number { p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} U.S. Congress | When I wasgrowing up as a child, there were probably around five mosques and 30,000 Muslims inColorado. The family friends also are community icons. } That helped her form her perspectives, as well as the legislative agenda for the session that began this week. .votebox_legend { They really worked to educate non-Muslim communities about our heritage and religion. Jodeh (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 41. One member of the society's administrative staff is Iman Jodeh, who serves as public relations director and general secretary. .race_header.libertarian { We built on a second phase to the mosque and it included a multipurpose room, and we really wanted to have amultipurpose room that the entire community could use, not just the Muslim community. That was true through preschool all the way throughhigh school. .results_row td:first-child { Filha de imigrantes muulmanos do Paquisto, Vellani se formou na "Unionville High School", no Municpio Regional de York. Iman Mohamad Jodeh is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 41st district. })(); Iman Jodeh did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey. } Tweet. Iam running because I have the experience, perspective, and knowledge needed to competently, boldly, and strongly fight for Coloradans present and future. .widget-key { I also visited my family in Palestine during summers, which exposed me to occupation, oppression, and apartheid. display: inline-block; Learning of plans to cut higher-ED funding, as CU Denvers Student Government President, I worked with my fellow CU student government presidents to fight for higher education funding with a lobbying campaign called "Where is S.H.E. (support for higher education). So as immigrants and refugees, oftentimes ourparents' generation taught us to keep your head down, don't draw attention to yourself,assimilate, but never forget where you're from, your heritage or your religion. State and local courts | For me it became commonplace that what we now know as minority communitieswere actually the majority. .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} $('#candidate-connection-twitter-80237').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); We were becoming a legitimate community. We have a library, we have an office, we have aconference room. Sinopsis. Colorado lawmakers explore automation to dispense drugs, National GOP group hits Democrat Yadira Caraveo over Medicare funding in six-figure ad campaign. Iman Jodeh advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 41 on June 30, 2020. Nowherein my religion does it say a woman can't drive or she can't vote. Jodeh is also a spokesperson and general secretary for the Colorado Muslim Society. And the proof is in the pudding. (function() { $('.hideResponses').hide(); The first Muslim and Palestinian-American elected to the Colorado General Assembly said she never considered . $('.showResponses').show(); apiKey: "96B21126-2E98-49FB-B21F-619C471959AD", left: 0px; padding-bottom: 7px; It is my familys story and its my mission - to make sure everyone has a fair shot at the American Dream. So what I think is that Meet the Middle East provides that. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; .succession-table th, .succession-table tr { .widget-row.Republican { padding-left: 0; list-style-type: circle; width: 50px; } background-color: #db0000; Mom would take all four of us while dad stayed back to continue working hard at the deli. .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} Her current term ends on January 8, 2025. 1675 Larimer St. My father came as an immigrant and refugee. I think we can all come together anddefinitely say we have a shared interest and you have something to give and I have something togive. top: -1px; font-weight: bold; We started a second capital campaign. @media (max-width:600px) { I work with Children's Hospital policedepartments, all for just that cultural competency on Islam, Muslims, refugees and immigrants. .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } Contact our sales team. padding-top: 3px; margin-bottom: 0px; The late John Buckner was the principal at Overland High School, where the gym is named is his honor. vertical-align: top; It's very secular. Be Proactive. There's so many thingsthat come with each, not only culture but person. Her current term ends on January 8, 2025. padding-bottom: 0px; I think, over the years, one thing that's happened is that generation is now getting older and theirchildren are becoming more educated. I interacted with a kaleidoscope of people who came from all walks of life and I didnt realize it at the time, but those interactions normalized diverse lifestyles and identities. Jabatan terakhirnya sebagai Kapolres Aceh Tamiang. } That stuff immediately affects their lives. When I was 13, my grandfather died and my father went back to Palestine to attend to family matters. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} There is a chapter in the Qur'an called The Woman, and throughout the entireQur'an on not just this chapter, God himself grants rights to Muslim women. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } Iman Jodeh is the representative-elect for House District 41 in Aurora, the city she grew up in and has spent the past 35 years of her life. How do you believe that non-Muslim Coloradans can become engaged within the ColoradoIslamic community? He up and moved from Chicago and I thought that was the best decision he ever made in his life. "Having your shoes on while sitting on a prayer rug holding up a sword. But thats what happened last week when headlines from outlets in Europe and the Middle East celebrated Iman Jodeh becoming the first Muslim lawmaker in state history. padding-bottom: 8px; About Jodeh: This is Jodeh's second try for the General Assembly; she filed to run for SD26 in 2018 but dropped out to run for the open seat in HD41. The committee also has legislative oversight responsibility for the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing and the Department of Human Services. letter-spacing: .04em; Jodeh is a first-generation American. I don't believe you can run to the peace talktables without knowing who you're going to go talk to. $('.showResponses').hide(); } display: block; I would love to see American-born Muslims take the helm at one point in the future. padding: 2px; $('.pastResponses').hide(); (Forrest Czarnecki/The Gazette). height: 50px; State legislature | Sponsored by Fort Collins Senate Republican Vicki Marble, Senate Bill 277 was introduced quietly on Friday, March 31. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { Click here for an overview of legislative scorecards in all 50 states. } We had scholars flocking to the mosque to be oursheikh and/or imam. Iman Jodeh. Apply today! } | Trending. } color: #0645ad; A muse of the designers Gianni Versace, Thierry Mugler, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, and Yves Saint Laurent, she is also noted for her philanthropic work. } border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa; The most important thing to me is the support from the community, from House District 41. They also raised us with the expectation that we would be of service to our community and help whenever needed. Those experiences set me on the path that would define my adult life. .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} If I were to tell a Muslim listening to this a hundred years from now, I would tell themthat we are doing our damnedest to make that happen. With those languages comes different traditions, tribal mentality, PTSD. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your family history? See also Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro Jared Polis has he signs their work into law in 2021. The inherent challenges that brings; and sometimes distrustthat also brings with other non-Muslim communities. } She is also the spokeswoman for the Masjid Abu Bakrthe society's . margin-left: 20px; font-weight: bold; .outer_percentage { There were no incumbents in this race. column-count: auto; She is focused on education, cost of living, environment, health care, criminal justice reform, and civil rights. These are the voices I need to uplift in the legislature.. display: inline-block; Iman Jodeh is the representative-elect for House District 41 in Aurora, the city she grew up in and has spent the past 35 years of her life. font-size: 2em; My dad owned a small business. We played sports, visited the mountains, and watched the Broncos on Sundays. text-align: center; Jodeh is the first Muslim to ever be elected to the Colorado state legislature, although she has long been a familiar face at the Capitol because of her passion for activism and community engagement. color: white; I think just like any faith community, just like any organization, we have hurdles and we are going to navigate this labyrinth till webecome what we envision as a stronger community than say what we were thirty years ago. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. After 9/11, when our country needed healing and understanding, my father - a liaison between the Arab/Muslim communities and the non-Muslim communities - could not fulfill all of the speaking requests he was receiving, I stepped up to fill that need. }, 100); Iman Jodeh: Palestinian, Muslim and elected to Colorado's state house: The New Arab, Nov. 13 2020. max-width: 600px; width: 57%; No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Colorado voters elected Democrat Iman Jodeh to the Colorado General Assembly, making her the first Muslim and Arab woman elected to the Colorado state legislature. Iman calls Aurora, CO, home. .leg-hnt-leadership { } PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } Iam running to ensure Coloradans have access to quality education at any age and opportunity to thrive in their personal and professional pursuits. [9] Jodeh sponsored a successful bill that created the Colorado Office of New Americans within the Colorados Department of Labor and Employment. display: inline; McClellan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. } Residents of Colorado's House District 41 are concerned with several perennial issues that resurface every election year. Nasceu em 3 de setembro de 2002, em Markham, Ontrio. overflow-x: scroll; She was also a translator for immigrants and refugees from Arabic-speaking countries in Denver Public Schools. padding-top: 5px; .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} Expand Source. display: table; Registered Agent: JESSICA CAMPBELL-SWANSON: Phone: 913-687-0064: Email: JESSICA@BRIGHTERDAYSTRATEGIES.COM: Designated Filing Agent: NICK SWANSON: Phone: 720-232-8487: Email: NICKDSWANSON@GMAIL.COM Financial Summary This data is . div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } She assumed office in 2017. background-color: grey; $('#candidate-connection-twitter-133717').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); } Palestinian-origin Iman Jodeh wins state house seat, following trail blazed by Representatives Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar - Anadolu Agency Previously, Iman was an Alumni Relations Development Co ordinator at Seeking Common Ground and also held positions at Abraham Path Initiative, Colorado Muslim Society. Iman Jodeh defeated Robert Andrews in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 41 on November 3, 2020. line-height: 1.5em; It became more and more evident that I should give it serious consideration," she said. He applied and got it. Along the way, she garnered endorsements from U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, now-President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. That exposed her to war, violence and oppression. } Jodeh was born in Denver, the daughter of Palestinian parents who immigrated to the United States in 1974. Colorado was one of 30 states that took part in National Muslim Voter Registration Day. Iman Jodeh Occupation Party Democrat Leadership Position Majority Co-Whip Committee Assignments Appropriations Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services Legislative Council Share Contact Information Mailing Address 200 E Colfax RM 307 Denver, CO 80203 United States Capitol Phone 303-866-2919 Email District and Counties District 41 Counties U.S. President | Since 1400years ago. clear: both; Cooking together was big. Iman Jodeh has become the first Palestinian and first Muslim woman elected to the legislative body of the western US state of Colorado 3,185 followers. And one day he came [to Colorado] to visit a friend from college. Imam Instant Ustazah Scammer merupakan sebuah siri televisyen Malaysia 2023. .non_result_row div { I did it because it needed to happen, Jodeh said. [1][2] She grew up in neighboring Aurora, and graduated from Overland High School. Meet Iman Jodeh, Colorado's First-Ever Muslim Lawmaker: 5280, Nov. 10, 2020. background-color: #6db24f; In addition to her positions with the Colorado Muslim Society and the Masjid Abu Bakr, Iman also runs her own non-profit called Meet the Middle East, which creates relationships between Middle Eastern countries and the united states through education, cultural events, and travel.. Siri arahan Hadith Omar dan merupakan terbitan Zeel Production. We want to make sure that no one ever feels like theycan't find any of those thingsat CMS or any of our mosques for that matter. } She also gota shout-outfrom The Squad after her election: Reps. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan. Jan 2017 - Present6 years 1 month. margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 10px; Jodeh is the first Muslim to ever be elected to the Colorado state legislature, although she has long been a familiar face at the Capitol because of her passion for activism and community engagement. We love Iman. I appreciated the richnessof that tapestry that gave back to my lens, and view of the world. backImage: "flat", Iman Jodeh earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public policy. The Colorado House of Representatives is the lower house of the Colorado General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Colorado.
float:right; Don't knowingly lie about anyone I travelfor a living and every time I come back here Im so thankful that I live here. Residents of Colorado's House District 41 are concerned with several perennial issues that resurface every election year. .votebox-scroll-container { .leg-hnt-flex-column { But by the end of that summer, the idea began again, with encouragement from her new husband, Maytham Alshadood (district director for U.S. Rep. Jason Crow of Aurora), who was the first to ask her why she wasnt running for office. padding-left: 10px; var nTimer = setInterval(function() { $('.collapse').collapse('show'); The last thing on your mind is standing arm in arm with people of otherfaiths, even though they can be just as threatened as you are. .leg-hnt-leadership-title { margin: 0 5px; .electionsectionheading { } That'swhat I need people to focus on for now. p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } } .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} Iman Jodeh, a community activist and educator, is poised to become Colorado's first Muslim lawmaker The Colorado native and daughter of Palestinian immigrants could make history in an Aurora-area district that heavily favors Democrats in the 2020 election Evan Ochsner 3:51 AM MDT on Oct 23, 2020 Credibility: Original Reporting Sources Cited 00:00 / 00:00. .race_header.green { I am running to work in government to serve the people of HD41 and Colorado so our government is working for us not against us. margin-top: 1em; color: #337ab7, Im constantly in awe of what my parents did and gave to us. But what I did notice was that there was a step missing and I thought that step wasessentially education on who you're going to meet. Subscribe Now. $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); Her"lived experiences,"defined as the firsthand impressions of a minority or oppressed group, are rooted in her family. The results have been certified. This was offof Ash Street and Colfax. }) } font-size: 12px; Colorado Health Insurance Exchange Oversight Committee, Public and Behavioral Health and Human Services Committee, Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2022. complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. We arealways welcoming folks for tours, for lectures. Concerning the enforcement of requirements imposed on pharmacy benefit managers. Staff Iman M. Jodeh, MPA Executive Director | iman@meetthemiddleeast.org Iman has worked with international non-profits since receiving her masters degree in Public Policy. We educate people about theMiddle East through cultural programs. Rep. Iman Jodeh, D-Aurora, finds being a member of the Colorado House almost surreal. The House Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services Committee considers matters concerning state health care programs and social services. } padding-bottom: 3px; Forrest Czarnecki, Colorado Politics .results_table_container { font-size: 90%; .percentage_number { background-color: #ccf; I was never advocating or doing social justice work to build a track record, Jodeh (pronounced E-man JU-dah) said. My parents came to the United States about 47 years ago. .leg-hnt-section-title { The freshman legislator smashed through many barriers, but Jodeh insists she's never set out to do so. But her familys history was never far behind, and their summers were spent in Palestine. He also did a lot of speakingto college and high school students, law enforcement groupsabout the Middle East and geopolitics. }) She won in the general election on November . }) [12], Jodeh's political policies include working on access to healthcare (including mental health), jobs, protecting civil rights, affordable housing, and education. } conhecida por interpretar Kamala Khan nas produes Ms. Marvel e As Marvels, do Universo Cinematogrfico Marvel. These are all people that really have a different way of looking at social justice issues. border: 1px solid #a2a9b1 !important; I am running to fulfill the promise of America, to make Colorado a state where we realize our ideals and bring security and freedom for all into existence. }. font-weight: bold; padding-top: 8px; Preservation & Archaeology, Iman Jodeh: The Testimony of a Coloradan Muslim, About the State Historic Preservation Office, Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification (PAAC), Stephen H. Hart Awards for Historic Preservation, Archaeology & Historic Preservation Month, Federal Historic Tax Credit Impact in Colorado, Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation, State-Approved Museums and Curatorial Repositories, Information for Museums and Curatorial Repositories, Information for Archaeologists, Paleontologists and Researchers, Preservation Planning Unit Resource Center, Colorado State Register of Historic Properties, Recent Listings in the National & State Registers. That deli holds a huge place in my heart. BT50.Widget({ }); .votebox { 5280: You were raised in Aurora by Palestinian immigrants. He said that Colorado reminded him of the same topography as Palestine. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, You can be in the know right alongside Colorados political insiders. box-sizing: border-box; My lens for social justice was crafted from an early age because of those lived experiences. From the deli, I learned about homelessness and I learned what a gay bar was (where I was sent to get change from time to time). font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.9em; margin-right: 12px; height: 56px; Its not typical for the election of a Colorado state representative to make international news. Her current term ends on January 9, 2029. font-size: 1.25em; float: right; .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} My parents did anexcellent job of doing that.
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