title: Janice Marchman
text: # Janice Marchman
  
  Janice Marchman is an American politician who is a member of the Colorado Senate for the 15th district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 9, 2023.
  
  ## Early life and education
  
  Marchman was born on a United States Air Force base while her father was serving as a pilot. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial and systems engineering from Georgia Tech.
  
  ## Career
  
  Prior to entering politics, Marchman worked as a business consultant and master scheduler. She joined the Thompson School District in 2016, where she teaches math and computer classes part-time. She was elected to the Colorado Senate in November 2022, defeating incumbent Republican Rob Woodward.
  
  