Biography

Jane Garibay is the state representative for the 60th House District, which is comprised of Windsor and Windsor Locks. She is currently the House Chair of the Aging Committee and a member of the Appropriations and Commerce committees. Garibay is a lifelong resident of Windsor with a few years in Mexico and Vermont. She served as the Executive Director of the Windsor Chamber of Commerce from 1999 to 2018 and as Executive Director of First Town Downtown in Windsor (2018-2021). Garibay also worked for the Town of Windsor in the Recreation Department, taught English as a second language in Mexico, and taught Spanish at Saint Gabriel School in Windsor.  Jane has been an active volunteer for most of her life, including volunteering at a hospital in Mexico for orphaned children with severe medical needs.

Jane has Received Many Regional and Local Awards Throughout her Career:

  • 2025 Nutmeg Senior Rides Appreciation Award
  • 2025 Advantage Capital Small Business Champion 
  • 2023-2025 AARP Long-Term Care Champion
  • 2023 CT Association of Adult Day Services Adult Services Champion
  • 2023 CT Association of Healthcare at Home Legislator of the Year
  • 2022 LeadingAge Connecticut Legislator of the Year
  • 2022 Connecticut Main Street Jack Shannahan Prize for Public Service
  • 2019 Windsor Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award
  • 2014 New England Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber Executive of the Year Award
  • 2013 Town of Windsor Human Relations Commission's Bridge Builders Award 
  • 2009 Elks Distinguished Citizenship Award
  • 2007 Windsor/Windsor Locks Rotary Vocational Service Award
  • 2001 Connecticut Town Clerks Association Award

Current and Past Board Positions Include:

  • President and Founder of the Windsor Education Foundation, 2007 – 2014, 2019 to 2021
  • Member, Windsor Ambulance Board of Directors, 2019 – present
  • Member, Nutmeg Senior Rides Advisory Council, 2018 – present
  • Past Member, Windsor Economic Development Commission
  •  Member, Windsor Lions Club
  • Founder & Chairperson, Project Santa, 2013 –Present
  • Co-chair, Windsor School to Business Partnership, 2012 – 2018
  • Board Member and President, New England Association of Chamber Executives, 2011 – 2018
  • Family-Community Partnership 2016 –2018
  • Board Member and President of the Windsor Food and Fuel Bank 2013 – 2015
  • President of Windsor Community Television, 2006 – 2010
  • Founding Member, Ascend Mentoring, 2009 – 2012
  • Graduate and Certified Facilitator for Parent See/CT School for School Change

Elected Municipal Offices Held:

  • President, Windsor Board of Education, 2000 – 2005

Jane lives in Windsor with her husband Bernardo, their niece Jennie, a dachshund named Bandit, and a cat named Dougie. They have three children: Cate, Jose, and Andrew, and one grandson, Faolan. She is passionate about senior issues, her family, and animals.