Meet Jennie Caldwell: Democratic Candidate for Fire Commissioner

When Jennie Caldwell moved to North Haven in 2006, she knew this was her forever home. Since then, she has sent her two children through the North Haven school system, served on the Board of Education, and stepped up to lead the Democratic Town Committee in various roles.

Jennie’s passion for advocacy first led her to the North Haven Board of Education. During her 2011-2017 term, Jennie chaired the policy committee and led the district through a policy revision process. She was instrumental in establishing an advisory committee in order to get feedback from key stakeholders such as teachers, parents and students regarding policies under review. As a CABE liaison, she regularly attended workshops and conferences provided by the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education.

On the DTC, Jennie has held several roles. As Events Committee Chair, she planned a variety of fundraisers and community outreach events. As Co-Vice Chair of the DTC, she ran meetings, facilitated a by-laws review, and organized sub-committees within the larger organization. Jennie is currently serving as Treasurer. She is responsible for maintaining funds, filing reports to the SEEC, and providing written reports to committee.

Jennie has over 25 years of experience as an occupational therapist and an assistive technology specialist in skilled nursing facilities, home care, outpatient and school-based settings. She currently works within the utilization management department at Community Health Network of Connecticut. Jennie brings a fresh, new perspective to the Fire Commission. Her priority is safety and adequate staffing of our fire department by utilizing collaboration, open communication and data-driven decisions.

Jennie earned her B.S. in occupational therapy from Boston University and her Master of Education from North Carolina State University. She is pursuing a Master of Healthcare Administration. When she’s not hitting the books, she’s practicing the violin. She just took up lessons in honor of her late father, who was a music teacher. And when she’s not learning a string instrument, you can find her on a hike with her 2-year-old canine buddy, Pupper.

Keep an eye out for Jennie in your neighborhood. She's busy knocking doors and looking forward to your support on November 5.

Endorsements:

Support for Caldwell, Steve Fontana

New Insight, New Blood, Theresa Ranciato-Viele

Excited About the Challenges, Third Selectman Sally Buemi

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