CU Regent Elliott Hood Endorses Jessica Killin for Colorado’s Fifth Congressional District
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Today, University of Colorado Regent Elliott Hood endorsed Jessica Killin for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District. Elliott Hood is an education attorney and a former teacher, and as CU Regent, he has been working to make education more affordable for Coloradans.
University of Colorado Regent Elliott Hood said:
“I’m proud to support Jessica Killin for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District. I cannot think of a more qualified candidate for this job: she has roots in this community, she has served our country as a veteran, and she has extensive leadership experience in public service. Jessica will be able to hit the ground running and represent the people of Colorado in Congress.”
Fourth-generation Coloradan and Army Veteran Jessica Killin said, “I greatly appreciate CU Regent Elliott Hood’s support as I know we share the priority of making sure that Coloradans have access to high-quality, affordable education. I look forward to working alongside leaders like Regent Hood to expand opportunity for every Coloradan.”
About Jessica Killin
A proud fourth-generation Coloradan, Jessica Killin’s life has been shaped by a commitment to service and a deep love for her state and country. Raised in Colorado Springs by public school educators, she learned early the values of hard work and community. After graduating from Falcon High School, Jessica earned an ROTC scholarship and served as a Captain and paratrooper in the U.S. Army, leading soldiers as a Military Police Officer overseas. She has since dedicated her career to improving the livelihoods of all Americans, including over a decade at USAA where she worked to protect military families during the 2008 financial crisis, streamline VA home loans, and help servicemembers avoid predatory lenders. Jessica is an Army veteran, public servant, and a devoted mother in a blended family with her husband, Raj, and three children.
To learn more about Jessica Killin and her campaign, please visit killinforcolorado.com and follow her on Instagram, X, and Facebook.
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