Biographical Information
City of Residence: Naples
Occupation: Attorney
Spouse: John Passidomo
Child(ren): Catarina, Francesca, Gabriella
Grandchild(ren): William
Education: Trinity University, Washington, D.C., B.A., 1975; Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 1978; The Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer
Born: May 19, 1953, Jersey City, NJ
Moved to Florida: 1976
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Legislative Service
Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Other Public Services
Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission, 2001-2008
Ave Maria Stewardship Community District, Board of Supervisors, 2004-2007
Florida Commission on the Status of Women, Chairman, 2006-2007, Commissioner
Affiliations
Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce
Collier County 100 Club, Inc.
Collier County Identity Theft Task Force
Collier County Juvenile Justice Council, founding Chairman
Collier County Senior Resource Center, founding member
Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce
Hodges University, Board of Trustees, Executive Committee member
Marco Island Chamber of Commerce
Marco Island Historical Society, board member
Leadership Marco, Class of 2013
Collier County Bar Association, President, 2007-2008
Collier County Women's Bar Association, President, 1996-1997
Leadership Collier, Class of 1991
Leadership Florida, Class XII
Highlights
Elder Law Section of The Florida Bar, Legislator of the Year, 2014, 2015
Trial Law Section of The Florida Bar, Legislator of the Year, 2015
Florida Council on Aging, Advocacy Award, 2014
American Institute of Architects, Florida Legislator of the Year, 2013
Community Advocacy Network, Community Association Legislator of the Year Award, 2013
Florida Bankers Association, Legislator of the Year, 2013
Florida Land Title Association, Legislator of the Year, 2013
The Florida Bar, President's Pro Bono Service Award, 2010
Legal Aid Service of Collier County, Attorney of the Year Award, 2009
Collier County Women's Bar Association, Woman Lawyer of the Year, 2005
Naples Daily News, Outstanding Citizen of the Year, 2000