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Yadira D. Caraveo (born December 23, 1980) is an American politician and pediatrician who is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 31st district in Adams County.
Political Career
Election
Caraveo was elected in the general election on November 6, 2018, winning 55 percent of the vote over 39 percent of Republican candidate Rico Figueroa.
Legislation
In 2019, she prime-sponsored seven bills, six of which went on to pass both chambers and be signed Governor Jared Polis. She currently serves on two committees in the Colorado House of Representatives: Health & Insurance and Public Health Care & Human Services.
Medical Career
Along with being a state legislator for part of the year, Caraveo is also a pediatrician practicing in Thornton, Colorado. In 2013, she was honored by the Obama White House as Champion of Change for her work as an advocate during medical school with the Union of Concerned Scientists in Washington, D.C. around the health effects of climate change.
Education
She received her undergraduate degree from Regis University and later graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine with a Doctor of Medicine degree.
Community Involvement
Caraveo has served on the Board of Trustees for the Anythink Library system in Adams County since 2017.