Mary Welander Explained

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