Brittany Pettersen, whose early career was rooted in community organizing and advocacy for addiction recovery, was elected to represent Colorado’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022. She is known for championing policies on mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and affordable housing. Pettersen introduced legislation to expand access to mental health services and serves on the House Financial Services Committee, where she advocates for consumer protections. She brings a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to serving her district, aiming to address pressing social challenges with practical, targeted policy.