Hi! I'm Stef Bootwala

I'm a North Jersey native, a mother, an HR professional, a community organizer, a renter, a social butterfly, a natural leader, and a Progressive Democrat running to represent the third ward of Bloomfield. In my paid work and in my activism, I get big ideas, I am solutions-oriented, organized, and empathetic, I welcome and implement feedback, and I manage processes and lead teams to execute effectively and efficiently. I have a versatile background in theater arts, childcare, education, event planning and now on my 8th year in Human Resources. I'm an HR Generalist at a social justice non-profit, where I specialize in the creation and application of policies, equity and inclusion efforts, compliance, performance accountability, staffing, and budget management. My strengths are in communication, project management, public speaking, and navigating conflict. I am continuously learning and applying anti-racist praxis in my professional and personal worlds, building awareness around my privilege, and using my voice to amplify others. I have been settled in Bloomfield for over three years and I am inspired to apply my skills to be a bold, energetic, effective civil servant to strengthen our community and build a better Bloomfield.