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Hi, my name is Gigi Simko, and I am running for the Town of Haddam Board of Finance.
My family and I moved to Higganum in the summer of 2020. My husband is originally from Middle Haddam, Connecticut, while I grew up criss-crossing the world as the oldest child of a U.S. Navy veteran. We met in college and recently celebrated our 25-year wedding anniversary. We are the proud parents of two teenage sons.
I am running for the Board of Finance because I want to serve our community and continue a life of service.
After 24 years on active duty as a professional healthcare administrator in the U.S. Air Force, I retired as a colonel and joined Connecticut Children’s as a senior manager in 2020. My education includes a Bachelor of Science in biology from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and a Master of Business Administration from Webster University, St. Louis. Furthermore, I have sat on multiple boards at the regional and national level and have an array of experience with budgets, long range capital planning, the audit process and annual reports.
If you would like to see me on the Board of Finance, please vote for me in November!
Thank you for your consideration.
Gigi Simko
Higganum
