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.
Jill Krowinski
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| 94th Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Mitzi Johnson |
| Majority Leader of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
| In office January 4, 2017 – January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Sarah Copeland-Hanzas |
| Succeeded by | Emily Long |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | None (Redistricting) |
| Constituency | Chittenden16 |
| In office January 9, 2013 – January 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Martha Heath |
| Succeeded by | None (Redistricting) |
| Constituency | Chittenden 6-3 |
| In office February 8, 2012 – January 9, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Rachel Weston |
| Succeeded by | None (Redistricting) |
| Constituency | Chittenden 3-3 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1980-01-05) January 5, 1980 (age 44) Kenmore, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Pittsburgh (BA) |
| Website | Government website Campaign website |
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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]
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]
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]
Krowinski is married to Tim Farbisz, an ultrasound technician at the University of Vermont Medical CenterinBurlington.[1]
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| Preceded by | Majority Leader of the Vermont House of Representatives 2017–2021 |
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| Preceded by | Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives 2021–present |
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