Meet Dr. Gregory Grahek

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.

Gregory C. Grahek is the most Qualified for Pueblo County Coroner

Gregory C. Grahek, DNP, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, D-ABMDI brings unmatched scientific education, advanced medical training, and nationally recognized medicolegal certification to the office of Coroner.

His qualifications reflect decades of dedication to science, medicine, and public service:

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry & Biology — University of Southern Colorado (1997)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing — Colorado State University (2005)
Master of Science in Nursing (Acute Care & Family Nurse Practitioner) — Colorado State University (2007)
Doctor of Nursing Practice — Regis University (2020)

Board Certifications

ANCC Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (since 2007)
ANCC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (since 2008)
Diplomate Certified, American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) (2026)

When Dr. Grahek was appointed under emergent circumstances, he understood that meeting the highest professional standards—and legal requirements for future elected service—was essential.

He immediately began the certification process and earned his ABMDI Diplomate certification before formally announcing his campaign.

Dr. Grahek has the education.
Dr. Grahek has the training.
Dr. Grahek has the certification.
And most importantly—Dr. Grahek has the experience to lead.

This office is too important for on-the-job learning. It requires science, medicine, investigative expertise, and accountability.

With over 20 years in medicine caring for our community from birth to death, Dr. Grahek has the clinical experience, scientific knowledge, and compassionate leadership this office demands.

Colorado law now requires that coroners elected in counties with populations over 150,000 after November 5, 2024, hold certification and be in good standing with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (or be a board-certified forensic pathologist).

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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.

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