Jihan Schulte has been a Chester resident since 2015. She has strong ties to the tri-town area through her employment in downtown Chester, co-owning a small local business, and participation in a variety of local activities and groups. Previously, she was a lead forensic metallurgist in the aerospace field and taught as an adjunct professor of chemistry at Southern Connecticut State University. Jihan also has first-hand experience in early childhood development and special education. She would like to see Chester improve its ability to teach kids of all learning styles and celebrate the strengths of each child, both while considering fiscal responsibility.

She lives with her husband and two children, one of whom has been through all three Chester schools.