Who is Dan?

Dan Sapienza is a small-business owner, attorney, and lifelong problem-solver.

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He founded Poudre Legal Advisors, where he helps local governments, nonprofits, and small businesses navigate complex challenges. Before opening his practice, Dan spent years advising the Health District of Northern Larimer County board as legislative analyst and advocate. He served as a policy advisor to Congresswoman Betsy Markey in Washington DC during the debate and passage of the Affordable Care Act, giving him firsthand insight into how federal and local policies intersect. Dan is dedicated to making this community a better place and has served on the boards of many local non-profits, including the Fort Collins Musicians Association, the Northern Colorado AIDS Project, the Fort Collins Municipal Railway, and Salud Family Health.

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Dan and his family live in Fort Collins, where his two young sons are learning to love the same community that shaped him.