Commissioner Rhonda Fields
Serving District 5
Rhonda Fields has dedicated her career to public service and is currently serving her first term as county commissioner representing District 5. Previously, she served 14 years in the Colorado Legislature, representing both the Senate and the House of Representatives. In 2010, she made history as the first African-American elected to represent Aurora's urban areas in Arapahoe County.
Throughout her career, Rhonda has consistently given voice to the voiceless, representing the most vulnerable people and families in Arapahoe County and throughout the State. Her legislative agenda is impressive, sponsoring dozens of bills that ultimately became law. Her commitment to community extends beyond her political service; she also founded the Fields Wolfe Memorial Scholarship Fund, a community center and nonprofit organization established in memory of her late son, Javad Fields, and his fiancée, Vivian Wolfe.
Representation
As commissioner, Rhonda is the internal liaison for the Human Resources and the Finance Department. Externally, she represents the County’s interests on a variety of boards and committees, including:
- Arapahoe County Foundation, Board of Directors
- Arapahoe County Water & Wastewater Authority
- Arapahoe County Regional Opioid Abatement Council
- Arapahoe County Board of Social Services
- Aurora Chamber Board of Directors
- Aurora Mental Health & Recovery, Board of Directors
- Counties & Commissioners Acting Together: Natural Resources and Wildfire Committee, Agriculture, Wildlife and Rural Affairs Committee.
- Community College of Aurora, Board of Advisory
- Centennial Airport Noise Roundtable
- Colorado Counties: Tourism, Resorts and Economic Development Committee
- Denver Botanic Gardens Board of Trustees
- High Line Canal Collaborative Committee
- Housing Authority
- Metro Area County Commissioners
- National Association of Counties: Energy, Environment and Land Use Committee and Large Urban County Caucus
- Rotary Club of Aurora
- Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority
Goals
As commissioner, Rhonda aims to promote safer communities, enhance collaboration for housing affordability, address community needs, ensure efficient governance of county services, support a vibrant business climate, and manage growth while protecting open spaces and county assets.
Background
Rhonda is a mother, grandmother and a 30-year Aurora homeowner. She raised two children who graduated from Aurora Public Schools and worked in management at United Airlines before serving in the Colorado legislature. She is known for her unrelenting commitment to safer communities, affordable housing, and workforce development.
Government Experience
- Colorado State Representative (2011-2016)
- Colorado State Senator (2017-2025)
Community Involvement
Rhonda has a strong history of community involvement, serving as a deaconess at her church and participating in various community boards. She works closely with nonprofit organizations to support local families through initiatives such as Saturday Food Bank, community baby showers, toy giveaways and turkey box distributions.
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Denver Alumnae Chapter
- Aurora Mental Health & Recovery, Board of Directors
- Colorado Commission on Criminal Juvenile Justice
- Colorado Democratic Black Caucus
- Colorado Women’s Foundation
- Community College of Aurora, Board of Advisory
- Denver Botanic Gardens Board of Trustees
- Justice for Victims
- National Council of Negro Women, Denver (NCNW)
- National Association of the Advancement of Color People (NAACP)
- National Federation of Women Legislators
- Rotary Club of Aurora
- Safe 2 Tell Advisory Board
- Women in Government
Education/Professional Experience
- Bachelor of Arts in Education and Development, University of Northern Colorado
- Master of Psychology, University of Northern Colorado
- United Airlines, leadership development and airport operations training
