Susy Bates is the Initiatives Director on Gary’s policy team. She focuses on building and activating the strategy and infrastructure needed to win big on policy at the ballot box. 

Susy is a seasoned professional with nearly two decades of experience in national, state and local politics. Her experience spans community and political organizing, campaign management at all levels of office, and policymaking at the state Capitol.

Born and raised in Colorado, Susy has committed to designing and implementing operations that break down barriers to access and representation in our political systems. Most recently, Susy ran the winning Freedom to Marry campaign to remove the ban on marriage for same-sex couples that was in the Colorado state constitution. 

Susy is committed to ensuring everyone has access to what they need to thrive and that Colorado is the best place to live and raise a family. She loves everything Colorado has to offer,  especially camping and hiking in the mountains, and spending time with her family, her husband, Carlos, and their 80-pound pittie.