An intersectional  feminist committed to political action, advocacy, and civic engagement, Kolieka has spent the bulk of her career seeking to promote democratic participation in underrepresented minorities and improve conditions in communities of color. She currently serves as  President of the California National Organization for Women . She chairs the legislative arm of the CA NOW Political Action Committee. Kolieka is a former Commissioner for the City of Berkeley – Commission on the Status of Women; Berkeley National Organization for Women-Vice President;  and other Non Profit Boards and Domestic Violence Coalitions.