Chantal Garcia Landman, Dan Crisafulli and Jaclyn Lasaracina

Summit Democrats Announce 2025 Council Candidates

Dan Crisafulli is seeking the Council Member At-Large seat; Jaclyn Lasaracina is running for the Ward 1 Council seat; and Chantal Garcia Landman is running to represent Ward 2. 

“I’m beyond thrilled to have these three individuals step up to serve,” stated Summit Democrats’ Chair Greg Vartan. “Our candidates bring a wealth of experience, both professionally and right here in our community, to their campaigns. Their diverse skill sets, service to the city, and deep professional experience will combine to help address our challenges and make Summit even better.”

Dan Crisafulli is a seasoned finance professional and community leader. Born and raised in small-town Pennsylvania, Dan attended local public schools and then graduated from Dartmouth College and Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government on scholarships. Currently a partner and head of sustainability with New York-based TX3 Capital, Dan works to combine the rigor of investing with positive community and environmental outcomes. Committed to service, Dan mentors student entrepreneurs at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He spent nine years as a board member and credit committee member of Root Capital, supporting small agricultural producers around the world. He also served as finance warden of his church and has held leadership roles in various community organizations including the Summit Environmental Commission, on which he has served since 2022. Dan and his spouse of 26 years, Greg Vargas, have called Summit home for the past eight years with their daughter, Caroline, a proud Summit High School graduate studying at American University; Dan’s 98-years-young mom, Lorys; and Jumanji, their dog. Dan is an avid outdoorsman and traveler, having hiked more than 1,000 miles of the Appalachian Trail and visited more than 70 countries. 

Jaclyn Lasaracina and her family have lived in Summit since 2018. Currently pursuing a Masters of Public Administration, she was previously a corporate attorney for 12 years. Since moving to Summit seven years ago, Jaclyn has been involved in many community efforts. She has served on the Summit Public Art committee for the past two years, most recently acting as lead liaison with artist Eirini Linardaki on Summit Sanctuary. A board member of the Summit Fortnightly Club, she leads community engagement efforts. Jaclyn also chairs the Leadership Council for Room to Grow, a non-profit supporting low-income families in the South Bronx, and is a member of the Professionals Board for Covenant House Newark. Her happy places outside of Summit are Hershey Park, PA and just about anywhere in Italy. Her favorite book (at the moment) is a biography of Milton Hershey, and her favorite show is The Golden Girls. Born and raised in New Jersey, Jaclyn holds a B.A. from Princeton University and a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School. Jaclyn enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors, reading non-fiction and meditation.

Chantal Garcia Landman is a former executive at Goldman Sachs, and was most recently a senior executive of the consumer bank. Over her 23-year tenure at the firm, she held a range of leadership roles including Chief of Staff and human resources executive. A graduate of Bucknell University, Chantal previously worked in the non-profit sector. Here in Summit, she volunteers with a number of local organizations, including GRACE, Moms Helping Moms, Impact 100 Garden State, the Summit Educational Foundation, the Junior League, the Summit Environmental Commision and as a coach for boys’ Rec basketball. She and her husband, David have called Summit home for the last 16 years and are happy to be raising their two sons, Lucas and Connor, in our vibrant community. Together, they enjoy spending time at the beach, hiking and playing with their yellow lab, Petey. Chantal was born and raised in Maryland.

“Our candidates share a deep love for our community, exemplified through their commitment to giving back,” said Vartan. “Smart and hard-working, they possess the experience, fresh thinking and drive to help move our city forward in a very challenging time. I know they will work hard to earn the support of our neighbors in Summit.”