
Judy Trombetta was elected in November 2021 to represent the residents of the 4th Ward as a member of the Haverford Township Board of Commissioners.
Upon taking office in January 2022, Judy immediately made history when she was chosen by her fellow commissioners to be Vice President, making her the first woman to hold a leadership position on the Board.
On January 6, 2025, Judy became President of the Haverford Township Board of Commissioners. She also serves as the chair of the Commissioner's Economic Development Committee.

A native of suburban Philadelphia, Judy received her Bachelor of Social Work from Temple University and Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. After receiving her master’s degree, Judy served as Chief of Staff for a Pittsburgh City Council Member as well as his successor. Eventually, after returning to Southeastern Pennsylvania and settling in Havertown, Judy became Chief of Staff for a Pennsylvania State Senator. Currently, Judy is both an elected Commissioner in Haverford Township and the Intergovernmental Affairs Manager in the Montgomery County Office of the County Commissioners.
In addition to her work in government, Judy has had roles in nonprofit organizations, including the Food Trust, where she helped to improve access to nutritious food in underserved areas, and the Radnor Educational Fund, where she led fundraising efforts to support educational innovation in Radnor schools.
In over fifteen years as a public servant, Judy has worked with thousands of fellow citizens, as well as a countless number of elected officials and other leaders, to make positive change that leads to tangible improvements in the community and in individuals’ lives.

Some of Judy’s proudest accomplishments on behalf of Haverford Township include accelerating the launch of the Citizen Reporter platform, introducing the Women & Minority Business Enterprise Grant Program and the Business Revitalization & Modernization Matching Grant Program, advancing Plastic Pollution Reduction and Composting Ordinances, spearheading the creation of a taskforce to attract and retain a diverse workforce, and developing an Economic Recovery Payment Program to assist vulnerable residents.
Prior to becoming Commissioner, Judy led efforts to ban Marcellus Shale drilling, establish an HIV/AIDS Commission, and create a land bank in the City of Pittsburgh. Judy also worked on the team that created legislation that legalized medical marijuana and combatted human trafficking in the state of Pennsylvania.
Judy lives in Haverford Township with her husband, Brandon, and their son, Ari. She loves attending local events, going with her family to Haverford Township’s beautiful parks, and coaching her son’s youth basketball team. Rooted in her community, Judy is deeply committed to driving progress in Haverford Township while maintaining the excellent quality of life that residents cherish.
