Jeslin Shahrezaei

Jeslin Shahrezaei currently serves as the Mayor Pro Tem and City Councilor for Lakewood, representing over 22,000 households in Ward 1. In addition to this role, Jeslin is the Executive Director at Prodigy Ventures Inc, focusing on hiring young adults for apprenticeship programs, and a Board Member at the Denver Regional Council of Governments, collaborating on policies related to transportation, growth, and community resources. Jeslin has a strong background in fundraising and communications, having previously held leadership positions at Mile High Youth Corps and Girls Inc. of Metro Denver, achieving significant revenue growth and strategic initiatives. Jeslin's educational background includes a Master's in International Development from the University of Denver and dual Bachelor's degrees in International Affairs and Political Science from Florida State University, complemented by an Executive Education Certificate from Harvard University.