Journal-Advocate (Sterling)

Rep. Buck names Danielsmik­a district director

- By Brian Porter Journal-advocate Publisher

U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, R-windsor, has announced the selection of Monica Daniels-mika as director of Colorado’s Fourth Congressio­nal District.

Experience she has in public sector service to Weld County make Daniels-mika uniquely qualified for the position leading district-area efforts for the office, Buck said in announcing the appointmen­t.

Daniels-mika spent more than two decades working in Weld County government, where she ser ved as chief of staf f to commission­ers, director of finance and administra­tion, and director of planning ser vices. She has ser ved during the past seven years as executive director of Centennial Area Health Education Center, a nonprofit organizati­on in Greeley tasked with developing community capacity through education and workforce. Daniels-mika is also an adjunct instructor at the University of Northern Colorado and worked with Buck during his capacity as Weld County district attorney.

“I talent first recognized and dedication Monica’s to public service during my time as Weld County district attorney,” Buck said. “I look forward to Monica joining the office and I know that she will bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to her role serving the wonderful people of Colorado’s Fourth

Congressio­nal District.” resides Weld Daniels-mika, County, in unincorpor­ated is a lifelong who resident of Northeast Colorado. Her family’s homestead is in Washington County, where they still farm and reside. Her sister farms and has a sheep operation in Morgan County and her father owns a farm parts store in Greeley.

“I appreciate Ken’s leadership issues state and impacting and nation,” dedication our Daniels- region, to Mika said. “Ken’s team brings together unity, creating one strong voice for the Fourth Congressio­nal District, and I am pleased to be a part of this effort.” In the role of district director, Daniels-mika will oversee and expand constituen­t outreach, ensuring all voices in the district are heard and represente­d in Washington, D.C. She will manage the overall district operation and workflow for Buck in Colorado, including management of constituen­t services and stakeholde­r outreach. Daniels-mika holds a master’s of regional and community planning and a master’s in design and housing from Kansas State University. She will begin as district director on Feb. 15.

 ?? Courtesy photo ?? Congressma­n Ken Buck
Courtesy photo Congressma­n Ken Buck

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