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Marisa Sweeney
Profile
Marisa Sweeney is an American politician serving as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly for the 25th legislative district since January 2026. A dietitian and yoga teacher by profession, she previously served as president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and was a member of the Morristown Planning Board. Sweeney holds a bachelor's degree in nutrition and food science from Montclair State University, a master's degree from Northeastern University, and a doctorate in clinical nutrition from the University of North Florida. She made history as the first Democrat to win her district seat since its establishment in 1974, focusing her legislative efforts on health, labor, and agricultural policy.
Details
- Birth place
- Brick Township, New Jersey
- Education
- Montclair State University, Northeastern University, University of North Florida
- Career
- Dietitian, yoga teacher, president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, member of the Morristown Planning Board
