With 19 years of direct medical experience and 15 years in leadership, Dr. Grahek brings steady, clinical expertise and calm, ethical decision-making to the Coroner’s Office.
A doctor of nursing practice (DNP) with an emphasis on acute care and family practice with deep training in anatomy, toxicology, pharmacology, and investigative diagnostics, Dr. Grahek has spent a career working in high-stakes situations where facts matter, families need clarity, and professionals must lead with empathy and discipline. His background includes managing teams, guiding staff development, and overseeing multi-million-dollar budgets with a “lead from the front” approach.
At the core of this campaign is a simple commitment: tell the truth, protect public trust, and treat every person with dignity because the Coroner’s Office is the voice for those who no longer can be.
Motto: Vox Mortuorum, “We are the voice for the dead."
This campaign is about honoring that responsibility with truth, integrity, competence, and compassion and building an office the community can rely on for years to come.
Truth and timely answers
Find the facts fast and share clear updates so families and the community aren’t left waiting.
Integrity and accountability
Lead with honesty and fairness, and hold the office to consistent, transparent standards.
Professional competence and continuous training
Strengthen investigations through higher standards, ongoing education, and ABMDI-aligned best practices.
Compassion and respect for families
Treat every person with dignity and guide families with empathy through the hardest moments.
Confidentiality that builds trust
Protect private information, train staff thoroughly, and share only what the law requires.
Obedience to the law
Follow Colorado statutes every time, with policies and procedures that match the code.
Public trust and professionalism
Elevate the office through professionalism, reliable operations, and visible community engagement.
