Silvia Catalan-Culnan made history as the first Latina elected to the Mount Laurel Township
Council and currently serves as Deputy Mayor. She has called Mount Laurel home since moving
to the United States.

Silvia currently serves as Senior Aide to Governor Mikie Sherrill, working with community
leaders and organizations across New Jersey to strengthen partnerships and connect
communities with state government.

Prior to joining the Governor’s Office, Silvia served as Policy Director in the New Jersey State
Legislature, working on public policy issues affecting children, families, workers, and seniors.
A proud United States citizen, Silvia has an unrelenting devotion to the promise and privilege of
American democracy. Her commitment to public service began at an early age through
initiatives supporting educational opportunities and women’s access to health care.

Silvia serves on the Advisory Board of the Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs at
Rutgers University–Camden.

Her leadership and commitment to public service have earned recognition from the Gloucester
County NAACP, the Latina Civic Foundation, and Camden County.

As a mother, public servant, and community leader, Silvia continues to create opportunities for
others and inspire the next generation of leaders.