| Personal & Career
Legislative Service
Elected to the Senate in 2018, reelected subsequently
House of Representatives, 2000-2008, 2010-2018
Other Public Service
Florida Children & Youth Cabinet, 2010-2018
Florida Commission on the Status of Women, 2018
Health Information Technology Policy Committee Federal Advisory Committee, 2009-2018 (established under ARRA 2009)
National Governors Association State Alliance on e-Health, 2004-2008
Florida Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants & Toddlers, 2002-2006
Honors and Awards
Florida Children's Coalition, Lifetime Achievement Award
Florida Medical Association, Legislator of the Year Award
Florida Dental Association, Dr. Lewis Earle Legislative Service Award
Florida Smart Justice Alliance, Bishop Frank Costantino Annual Award for Legislative Excellence
Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, Legislator of the Year Award
Associated Builders and Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise Award
Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, Legislator of the Year Award
Florida Academy of Family Physicians, Legislator of the Year Award
Florida Police Benevolent Association, Distinguished Legislator Award
Associated Industries of Florida, "A" Ranking
Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A" Ranking
Affiliations
Hibiscus Children's Center, Past Chair
Education Foundation of Martin County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties
Southeast FL Behavioral Health Network
HPS - Helping People Succeed, Past Chair
Biographical Information
Occupation- Health Information Technology Consultant; CEO Health IT Strategies
Children- Stephanie, Jennifer, Jamie, Melinda
Grandchildren- James, Jupiter, Justice, Nicole, Anna, Aaron, Tyler, Nicholas
Education-
University of Florida, M.A., Latin American Studies and History, 1977
University of Florida, B.A., Spanish, 1964
Born- in Nashville, Tennessee. Moved to Florida in 1957.
Religious Affiliation- Presbyterian
Recreation- Grandchildren, Gator football, travel, politics |