Jaime Foster is a Democratic state representative serving Connecticut's 57th District, which includes Ellington, East Windsor, and Vernon. She is currently in her third term, having first won election in 2020 by defeating Republican David Stavens, and holds leadership as House Chair of the Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee, while also serving on the Banking and Energy and Technology Committees. A public health researcher, registered dietitian, and the only scientist in the Connecticut legislature, she brings data-driven expertise to policy on agriculture, families, seniors, public safety, and healthcare. Notable achievements include successfully delivering on campaign promises as a freshman legislator for her agricultural community, small businesses, and constituents, and her prior community service on the Ellington Human Services Commission, Board of Education, and Connecticut’s Milk Promotion Board .

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- B.S. in Dietetics from UCONN College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources.

- M.S. and Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from UCONN.

- Post-doctoral training at the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity.

Political Experience:

- Connecticut House of Representatives, District 57 .

- Assistant Majority Leader.

- Previous committee assignments: Public Health, Children.

- Pre-legislative roles: Ellington Human Services Commission, Ellington Board of Education, Connecticut Milk Promotion Board.

Professional Experience:

- Research Scientist, Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center .

- Chief Programs Officer and Senior Director of Community Partnerships and Programs, Connecticut Food Bank .

- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity .

- Graduate Assistant, UCONN Department of Nutritional Sciences .