my name is kenny van nguyen
My Background
- I was born and raised in Colorado to Vietnamese refugees from the Vietnam War. I'm the the first in my family to go to college, graduating with a dual degree in Political Science and Communications from the University of Colorado Boulder. I recently completed my Master's of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Colorado Denver in 2025.
- Professionally, I served as an AmeriCorps Service Member for the Boulder “I Have a Dream” Foundation and as a community organizer for the Jared Polis for Governor campaign in 2018. I served as the Executive Assistant to Colorado’s Lieutenant Governor, Dianne Primavera, for over five years.
- I'm passionate about investing in my community. From 2023 until being appointed as your HD33 State Representative, I served on Broomfield City Council for Ward 1. I was previously the chair of the Broomfield Arts, History and Cultural Council. My City Council assignments included the Broomfield Chamber of Commerce, Metro Area County Commissioners (MACC), and the Northwest Mayors & Commissioners Coalition (MCC). Additionally, I served as the Vice Chair to the Colorado Democratic Party AAPI Initiative.
- I have been an active member of the Broomfield Democratic Party, previously serving as the party’s Secretary.
- In January 2026, I was appointed by the Colorado House District 33 Vacancy Committee to serve the remaining term of now-State Senator William Lindstedt for 2026.
- My committees for the 75th General Assembly are: State, Veterans & Military Affairs and Transportation, Housing & Local Government.
experienced AND ready
Lifelong Public Servant
Lifelong Public Servant
Lifelong Public Servant
Kenny served as an AmeriCorp Service Member for VISTA and Notre Dame, working with youth in underserved communities with the "I Have a Dream" Foundation at Boulder County and Public Achievement.
GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE
Lifelong Public Servant
Lifelong Public Servant
Prior to being appointed to the HD33 seat, Kenny served as a Broomfield City Council Member for Ward 1. He also worked as a state employee, including as a staffer for Colorado's Lieutenant Governor, Dianne Primavera.
EDUCATED
Lifelong Public Servant
EDUCATED
Kenny received his Master of Public Administration (MPA) in 2025 at the University of Colorado Denver. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2016 with a double major in Political Science and Communications.