About

Andrew grew up across three countries, noticing how different cities tackle similar challenges — some more successfully than others.

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Origin Story

Born in San Francisco but raised mostly in Germany and Switzerland, Andrew learned early how cities shape daily life, from housing and transportation to public space and community.

When his dad’s job moved the family to the Chicago suburbs, he quickly realized that he couldn’t get most places except in the backseat of his parents’ car. That realization — how much less freedom kids (and people) have without good public transit, bike infrastructure, and walkability — sparked a lasting interest in how local government decisions affect people’s quality of life.

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Colorado

Andrew moved to Colorado in 2017 to attend law school at the University of Colorado. Before and during law school, he worked for Boulder Parks & Recreation, maintaining public spaces. Since graduating in 2020, he has called Denver and Cheesman Park home.

He chose to build his life here because, as a city facing change, Denver is a place of opportunity, a place where thoughtful participation and leadership can meaningfully improve quality of life.

For his first six years in Colorado, he didn't own a car. He got around almost entirely by bike and RTD — not because he had to, but because he wanted to see Denver the way most people actually experience it. He still bikes and takes transit most places today.

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Professional Background

Right after graduating from law school, Andrew worked for the Chief Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court, where he had a front-row seat to how state law and policy get made and affect people.

Now, Andrew works as a litigation attorney at a Colorado regional law firm, where he handles commercial disputes, construction, insurance, public entity issues, land use and zoning, and appeals.

Through his work, Andrew has experience navigating complicated systems, resolving disputes, and understanding how government decisions get made in practice, not just in theory. He’s focused on practical solutions. He’s not interested in adding to the pile of good ideas that go nowhere or don’t work.

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Community Involvement

For more than four years until becoming a candidate, Andrew served in the leadership of the Democratic Party of Denver, ultimately as a Captain of House District 6 and Chair of the Rules Committee/Parliamentarian, where he helped lead voter outreach efforts, organize candidate forums, and support local campaigns.

He has also provided pro bono legal assistance to Marshall Fire victims and Afghan refugees. He regularly volunteers as a judge for high school and college mock trial competitions.

Andrew’s Values

Honesty

Andrew gives straight answers. He’d rather tell you something you don’t want to hear than let a problem grow. In law, that means clients trust him with difficult cases. In politics, that means he'll tell voters what he actually believes, not what's easiest to say.

Accountability

Andrew seeks out opinions and listens carefully. He wants to make decisions with as much information as possible. When he makes a mistake, he says so and fixes it. He expects the same from City government.

Courage

Andrew makes the hard calls. Too much of today’s politics revolves around dodging problems rather than solving them. Taking the difficult but correct position on a 40-60 issue and pushing it to 51-49 isn't reckless. It's the job.

Results

Andrew measures success by outcomes. Too much of today’s politics revolves around validating the process rather than achieving the goal. A City budget that funds a program is not an accomplishment. A City that improves public safety, builds housing, and reduces homelessness is an accomplishment.