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Mary Welander is an American politician serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 114th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 6, 2021.

Education

Welander earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.[1]

Career

A resident of Orange, Connecticut, Welander served as a member of the Orange Board of Education in 2017, and served in the roles of Vice Chair for both the Finance subcommittee and the Policy, Personnel, and Transportation subcommittee.[2] She was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021. She also serves as vice chair of the House Children Committee.[3][4]

Personal life

Welander and her husband, Matt, have three children. Matt is a professor at the Yale School of Drama.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Mary Welander CT State Representative for Derby, Orange, Woodbridge". CBIA. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
  2. ^ "Biography | Connecticut House Democrats". www.housedems.ct.gov. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
  3. ^ "Mary Welander". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
  4. ^ "MARY WELANDER". www.housedems.ct.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
  5. ^ Staff, Register (2020-09-29). "Mary Welander: Democrat, candidate for 114th District House seat". New Haven Register. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
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