Assemblywoman Heather Simmons previously served four terms as a Gloucester County Commissioner, making her the longest-serving female Commissioner in Gloucester County history and the first woman to be elected Deputy Director to the Board of Commissioners.
As a Commissioner, Assemblywoman Simmons developed a proven record of fiscal responsibility. She initiated a three-year freeze in government spending, reduced the tax rate, and attracted substantial new business investments, leading to the creation of thousands of local jobs. A staunch advocate for small businesses, she launched the 70-member Gloucester County Economic Recovery Collaborative in 2021, focusing on post-pandemic economic recovery and resiliency.
Assemblywoman Simmons also spearheaded the county’s first small business revolving loan fund, resulting in $15 million in low-interest loans for more than 200 businesses.
With 32 years of experience in public education, Assemblywoman Simmons serves as Vice President for Workforce Development and Career and Technical Education at Rowan College of South Jersey. Prior to that, she owned her own communications firm.
A resident of Gloucester County since 1994, Assemblywoman Simmons earned a bachelor’s degree in international relations and politics from Saint Joseph’s University, where she was the valedictorian of her class. She furthered her education with a master’s degree in public relations from Rowan University.
Committees
- Commerce, Economic Development & Agriculture
- Higher Education
- Science, Innovation & Technology
