Jill Krowinski
94th Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 6, 2021
Preceded byMitzi Johnson
Majority Leader of the Vermont House of Representatives
In office
January 4, 2017 – January 6, 2021
Preceded bySarah Copeland-Hanzas
Succeeded byEmily Long
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 4, 2023
Preceded byNone (Redistricting)
ConstituencyChittenden 16
In office
January 9, 2013 – January 4, 2023
Preceded byMartha Heath
Succeeded byNone (Redistricting)
ConstituencyChittenden 6-3
In office
February 8, 2012 – January 9, 2013
Preceded byRachel Weston
Succeeded byNone (Redistricting)
ConstituencyChittenden 3-3
Personal details
Born (1980-01-05) January 5, 1980 (age 44)
Kenmore, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Pittsburgh (BA)
WebsiteGovernment website
Campaign website

Jill Krowinski (born January 5, 1980) is an American politician who has served in the Vermont House of Representatives since 2012. A Democrat, she served as majority leader from 2017 to 2021, and was elected Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives in 2021.

Early life

Jill L. Krowinski was born in Kenmore, New York on January 5, 1980. She was raised in North Tonawanda, New York and is a 1998 graduate of North Tonawanda High School, where she was a member of the track and field team.[1][2] She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in urban studies and political science.[3]

Start of career

After her college graduation, Krowinski moved to Vermont to work on 2002 campaigns in Windsor County for 21st Century Democrats, an organization that helps elect Democratic candidates nationwide.[1] She went on to direct the 2004 Democratic campaign effort for seats in the Vermont House of Representatives.[1] Gaye Symington was elected speaker in 2005, and hired Krowinski as her top aide.[1] In 2006, she was field director for the United States House of Representatives campaign of Democratic nominee Peter Welch.[1]

Krowinski served as executive director of Emerge Vermont, that works to increase the number of Democratic women in public office.[4] She also worked as vice president of education and Vermont community affairs for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England.[4] She has also served as an advisory committee member for Emerge Vermont.[4] Krowinski has also been a delegate to the American Council of Young Political Leaders, a nonpartisan organization that promotes cooperation between emerging leaders while also introducing them to international affairs and foreign policy.[4] Krowinski also served as a member of the Fletcher Free Library board of commissioners.[4]

Vermont House of Representatives

In February 2012, Krowinski was appointed by Governor Peter Shumlin to fill a vacancy in the Vermont House of Representatives. She was elected to a full term in 2012, and has been reelected every two years since.[1] After becoming a House member, Krowinski served as an assistant to the majority leader.[1] She was elected majority leader for the session that began in January 2017.[1] In January 2021, she was elected speaker.[1] During her legislative career, Krowinski has held leadership roles on two joint legislative committees, the Health Care Oversight Committee (vice chair) and the Vermont Child Poverty Council (chair).[4]

Family

Krowinski is married to Tim Farbisz, an ultrasound technician at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Landen, Xander (January 4, 2021). "Krowinski worked behind the scenes for years; now, she'll lead the House". Vt Digger. Montpelier, VT.
  2. ^ "The High School Page: Scoreboard; Girl's Track". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, NY. May 26, 1998. p. B-12 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Remsen, Nancy (February 9, 2012). "Krowinski to Fill Burlington House Seat". The Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. p. 3B – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "Biography, Jill Krowinski". Legislature.Vermont.Gov. Montpelier, VT: Vermont General Assembly. 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.

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Vermont House of Representatives Preceded bySarah Copeland-Hanzas Majority Leader of the Vermont House of Representatives 2017–2021 Succeeded byEmily Long Political offices Preceded byMitzi Johnson Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives 2021–present Incumbent


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