Jeff Currey

MPA Fellows, Class of 2025

Manager, Goodwin University & State Representative, CT General Assembly

While overseeing Goodwin University’s SNAP Employment & Training Program, a partnership with CT DSS and the FDA that provides free certification and degree opportunities to those receiving SNAP benefit, Jeff is also serving in his fifth term as State Representative for the 11th Assembly district. He has the honor and privilege of representing his hometown of East Hartford and his adopted community of Manchester. He currently sits as the House Chair of the General Assembly’s Education Committee and serves on the Appropriations, Commerce, and Judiciary Committees.

Jeff previously served as Deputy Majority Leader and Screening Chair under both the current and immediate past Majority Leader. Prior to his time in the legislature, Jeff served as the Chairperson of the East Hartford Board of Education, served on EH Inland Wetland Commission, and was employed with the Connecticut Department of Labor and Nevins & Nevins LLP.

Jeff is a current and past member of several area non-profits including The Little Theatre of Manchester, Lutz Children’s Museum, Friends of Wood Memorial Library, and many more. When politics and education aren’t all-consuming, Jeff finds joy in performing with the Hartford Gay Men’s Chorus – an ensemble that “serves as a catalyst to inspire, impact, and enrich the lives of members, patrons, and the community.” He hopes his work outside of the chorus provides the same.