Biography

Jane Garibay, born on September 26, 1955, is a lifelong resident of Windsor, Connecticut, with brief periods spent in Mexico and Vermont. She has dedicated her career to community service and education, serving as the Executive Director of the Windsor Chamber of Commerce from 1999 to 2018 and currently holding the position of Executive Director at First Town Downtown in Windsor since 2018. Garibay's professional experience also includes roles such as Recreation Supervisor for the Town of Windsor, teaching English as a second language in Mexico, and teaching Spanish at Saint Gabriel School in Windsor. She has been an active volunteer throughout her life, contributing to numerous community organizations and initiatives.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduate of Windsor High School and the Graduate Institute of Organization Management.

• Political Experience:

  • Elected as State Representative for Connecticut's 60th House District in 2018, representing Windsor and Windsor Locks.
  • Served as President of the Windsor Board of Education from 2000 to 2005.
  • Appointed as House Vice-Chair of the Human Services Committee in December 2020.
  • Appointed as House Chair of the Aging Committee in January 2022.

Throughout her tenure, Garibay has been recognized for her commitment to public service, receiving awards such as the 2022 Connecticut Main Street Jack Shannahan Prize for Public Service and the 2019 Windsor Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award.