Sheila Lieder earned a high school diploma from Central High School, a telecommunications engineering certificate from the University of Phoenix, and leadership training certificates from the University of Iowa. Her career includes experience in the telecom industry, serving as a regional director for voter activation in Colorado during Joe Biden's presidential campaign, working as a legislative director, and acting as the legislative and political director for the Communications Workers of America (CWA) in Colorado and Wyoming. Lieder has been affiliated with the following organizations: - Retirees Member Council of the Communications Workers of America - National Alliance for Retired Americans, Executive Board—Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico - Jefferson County Democratic Latino Initiative (JDLI), lifetime member - Faith on Wheels - Colorado Democratic Party Central Committee - Jefferson County Labor Advisory Committee - Colorado State Labor Initiative - Colorado Democratic Party Senior Initiative - Colorado Women’s Caucus - Jefferson County Veterans Initiative - Tri-County Workforce and Development Board, former board member
