John Ahrens is running for St. Vrain Valley's District D school board seat.
He has lived in the director district for 24 years and has a background in film and communication, having studied at Adelphi University, NYU, and Hartford Graduate School.
Professionally, Ahrens has worked as an EMT and mountain rescue volunteer, sports television producer, and COO of a snowboard company, where he holds a patent. He also owned a local business.
Ahrens has eight years of experience on the St. Vrain Valley school board, from 2014 to 2022, and has served on various boards, including the Innovation Center, St. Vrain Education Foundation, Erie Urban Renewal Authority, and Erie Citizen Police Academy. He is currently on the Thorne Nature Center for Kids board.
Every student deserves to discover their path forward.
In response to the Trump administration's efforts to end targeted support for students of color and protections for transgender and immigrant students, Ahrens would likely advocate for the district to continue supporting these student groups.