Biography
Jacklyn Sheryl "Jacky" Rosen, born on August 2, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, is a Democratic U.S. Senator representing Nevada. She was first elected to the Senate in 2018, defeating Republican incumbent Dean Heller, and was re-elected in 2024. Prior to her Senate tenure, Rosen served as the U.S. Representative for Nevada's 3rd congressional district from 2017 to 2019. She is the second woman to represent Nevada in the U.S. Senate and the only Jewish woman currently serving in the chamber.
Before entering politics, Rosen worked as a computer programmer and software developer. She also served as president of Congregation Ner Tamid, Nevada's largest synagogue, where she led a team that constructed one of the largest solar projects by a non-profit in southern Nevada.
Education
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Minnesota, 1979.
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Associate of Applied Science in Computing and Information Technology from Clark County Community College , 1985.
Political Experience
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U.S. Representative for Nevada's 3rd Congressional District : Elected in 2016, Rosen served one term in the House of Representatives.
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U.S. Senator from Nevada : Elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2024, Rosen has been an advocate for bipartisan solutions, focusing on issues such as infrastructure, veterans' affairs, and STEM education.
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: As part of a bipartisan group of senators, Rosen helped write and pass the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021, delivering significant investments to Nevada's infrastructure.
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Building Blocks of STEM Act: In 2019, Rosen's bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing young girls' participation in computer science and enhancing early childhood STEM education was signed into law.
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Bipartisan Comprehensive Care Caucus: In her first year in the Senate, Rosen launched this caucus to address issues related to comprehensive care.
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Federal Policy Maker of the Year Award: In 2019, the State Educational Technology Directors Association honored Rosen for her commitment to advancing technology in education.
Rosen continues to focus on bipartisan efforts to address key issues affecting Nevada and the nation.
