Wendi Strom

Wendi Strom is the Mayor of Lakewood, Colorado, elected in November 2023 after serving as a City Council member for Ward 5 from 2021 to 2023. Her leadership is marked by a commitment to collaboration, community engagement, and strategic planning for Lakewood’s future. Born and raised on Colorado’s Western Slope, Strom earned a degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. Her most recent move to Lakewood was in 2006 with her family, drawn back to Lakewood by the city’s green spaces, strong schools, and vibrant community. Her civic involvement began with the PTA and other local school initiatives, including leading efforts to renovate the Westgate Park playground and advocating for aging residents and neighborhood improvements.