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About Melanie Gann

Melanie Gann, a Denver native and the owner of Groundswell, has been working on political campaigns in Colorado for over 20 years. During that time, she has worked on dozens of local, state, and national campaigns for candidates, issues, and community projects.

Melanie began her work on campaigns while she was in college at the University of Colorado Denver. After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Melanie was a campus organizer for the local non-profit COPIRG, and also directed a summer office of over 100 canvassers for Environment Colorado. Subsequently, Melanie has worked with many grassroots organizations such as COLOR (Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights), Working America AFL-CIO, AFSCME, and the House Majority Project, where she developed a well-rounded approach to running an effective canvassing operation.  

After gathering a wealth of experience through working with other outreach organizations, Melanie started her own canvassing firm in 2015.  She has a true passion for the field and the art of direct voter contact.

Recent successful paid field programs managed by Melanie and her team:

  • Jolon Clark, Denver City Council

  • Stacy Gilmore, Denver City Council

  • Robert Rodriguez, Primary Election for State Senate

  • Adam Paul, Lakewood Mayor

  • Jack Kroll, CU Regent

  • Jacob LeBure, Lakewood City Council

  • Julie Gonzales, Primary Election for State Senate

  • Emily Sirota, Primary Election for State Senate

  • Scott Baldermann, Denver School Board

  • Brianna Titone, State Representative

  • Andy Kerr, Jefferson County Commissioner

  • Lisa Smith, Arvada City Council

  • Shannon Bird, State Representative

  • Sean Camacho, State Representative

  • Tammy Story, State Representative

  • Chris Kolker, State Senator

Highlights of Melanie Gann’s experience and successes

  • Campaign Manager: Daniel Kagan for State Representative (2010)

  • Field Director, Robin Kniech for Denver City Council At-Large (2011)

  • Campaign Manager: John Buckner for State Representative (2012)

  • Campaign Manager: Jolon Clark, President, Denver City Council (2015)

  • Campaign Manager: Kevin Flynn Denver CIty Council (2023)

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