Judy Amabile

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Judy Amabile
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 13, 2021 (2021-01-13)
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Born
Judith Amabile
Political party Democratic
Children3
Residence(s) Boulder, Colorado, U.S.
Education University of Colorado Boulder (BA, MBA)

Judith "Judy" Amabile is an American politician and businesswoman serving as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 49th district and, prior to 2023, the 13th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 13, 2021.

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Education

Amabile earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Business Administration from the University of Colorado Boulder. [1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Amabile worked as a consultant for Coopers and Lybrand. She also co-founded Product Architects, Inc. and Good Business Colorado. Amabile was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in November 2020, succeeding former Speaker KC Becker. [2]

Personal life

Amabile and her husband, Robert Heiberger, had three sons before divorcing. Amabile and her husband have remained business partners after their divorce. [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. "Judith Amabile". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
  2. "State House District 13: Judy Amabile". Boulder Daily Camera. 2020-10-08. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
  3. "Chilling Out". Alumni Association. 2013-06-01. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
  4. "My Turn: 'Call of freedom' should ring loud and long again > Detroit Legal News". legalnews.com. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
  5. "Candidate Profile: Judy Amabile, House District 13". Boulder, CO Patch. 2020-10-12. Retrieved 2021-04-18.