About Su

State Rep. Su Ryden is a lifelong Democrat, longtime Aurora resident, business owner and an active community supporter.

LEGISLATIVE EXPERIENCE

Su is serving her second term in the Colorado House of Representatives. She represents east-central Aurora, and serves on two legislative committees:

• Agriculture, Livestock & Natural Resources
  Considers bills relating to ranching, farming, nutrition, water, mining, oil & gas, forests and wildlife

• Judiciary Committee
  Considers bills relating to business law, juvenile justice, crime prevention, civil and criminal law

Su also serves as Deputy Caucus Chair in the Democratic Caucus

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

• Su has owned Ryden & Associates Integrated Marketing since 1975
• Providing communications solutions for clients in many fields including banking, real estate, affordable housing and hospitality.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Aurora Chamber
• Leadership Aurora Board
• Aurora Fox Arts Center Board
• Aurora Historic Preservation Commission
• Rotary
• Colorado Ethics in Business Alliance
• Colorado Kids 1st License Plate Initiative

AWARDS & HONORS

• Aurora Chamber —Women in Business "Unsung Hero" Award
• Aurora Historic Preservation Commission —Elizabeth Johnson Award
• University of Denver— McDonough Award for Outstanding Service to Alumni

EDUCATION

• Graduate of University of Denver, B.A. degree in Mass Communications
• Phi Beta Kappa scholastic honorary

PERSONAL

• Married 43 years to Jerome
• Son Armand and daughter-in-law Vivian, both physicians taking their fellowships at UCLA and Cedars-Sinai in California