Biographical Information
City of Residence: Orlando
Occupation: Public Relations Director
Child(ren): Ann Elizabeth, Trey, Austin
Education: Auburn University, B.A., Communications, 1977
Born: May 6, 1955, St. Petersburg, FL
History: Fifth generation Floridian
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Recreational Interest: golf, tennis
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 2002, reelected subsequently
Democratic Whip 2004-1/10/2006
Other Public Services
Orange County Commission on Aging, Media & Communications Committee, Community Partnerships Committee
Orange County Council PTA/PTSA, Secretary
Affiliations
Altrusa International
Coastal Conservation Association, Member
College Park Neighborhood Association, Member
Junior League of Greater Orlando
Lisa Merlin House, Inc., Board Member
National Wild Turkey Federation's Women in the Outdoors, Member
Orange County Council PTA/PSTA, member at large
Orange County Farm Bureau
Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce
ORHS Women's Advisory Board, Member
Senior Resource Alliance, Advisory Council Member
Share the Care, Inc., Board Member
West Orange Chamber of Commerce
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, ex officio Board Member
Winter Park Health Foundation, Older Adult Work Group, Member
Winter Park YMCA
Highlights
American Cancer Society Volunteer
Florida Farm Bureau Legislator of the Year 2005
Appraisal Institute Legislator of the Year 2003
Leadership Orlando Graduate