| Biographical Information
Occupation- Attorney, Holliman, P.A.
Spouse- William Holliman of Pensacola, FL
Children- Will, John
Education-
Washington & Lee University School of Law, J.D., 1990
Randolph-Macon Woman's College, B.A., 1985
Born- October 16 in Tallahassee, Florida
Historical- Grandfather, Charles S. Ausley, Florida Senate; great-great-grandfather, Alexander McSwain, Florida House
Religious Affiliation- Presbyterian
Recreation- Running, biking, swimming, yoga (three-time Ironman finisher)
Legislative Service
Elected to the Senate in 2020
House of Representatives, 2000-2008, 2016-2020
Other Public Service
South City Foundation/Purpose Built Communities, Co-Chair (current)
Institute for Child Success, Board Member (current)
Claude Pepper Foundation, Board Member (current)
Whole Child Leon, Founding Chair, 2004-2016
Leon County Commission on the Status of Women & Girls, Commissioner, 2011-2012
United Way of the Big Bend, Board Member, 2011-2012
Oasis Center for Women & Girls, Founding Member
Florida Healthy Kids Corporation, Chair, 2008-2011
Florida Youth & Children Cabinet, Member, 2006-2010
Legislation Vision Caucus, Chair, 2007-2008
Florida Children's Summit, Legislative Chair, 2006
Capital Area Red Cross, Board Member, 2006
American Cancer Society, Board Member, 1998-2006
Tallahassee Urban League, Board Member, 1997-2006
Honors and Awards
Florida Farm Bureau, Champion for Agriculture, 2019
Florida Forestry Association, Legislator of the Year, 2019
Legal Services of North Florida, Joy Aukema Taps Children's Advocate Award, 2019
Small Counties Coalition, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2019
PACE Center for Girls, Believing in Girls Award, 2018
Florida Association of Counties, Legislative Leadership Award, 2017
Florida Education Association, Friend of Education Award, 2017
Florida Association of Assistive Technology, Legislator of the Year Award, 2017
Florida League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2017
Children's Home Society, Child Advocate of the Year, 2008
GulfWinds Track Club, Female Runner of the Year, 2007
Girls and Boys Town, Spirit of Youth Award, 2007
Florida Children's Services Council, Stepping Up for Children Award, 2007
Early Childhood Association of Florida, Champion for Children, 2005
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Outstanding Legislator Award, 2004-2005
Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions, Legislator of the Year, 2005
American Association of University Women, Outstanding Community Leader, 2005
Florida PTA, Children's Advocate Award, 2004
March of Dimes, Mission Possible Award, 2004
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Outstanding Legislator Award, 2004
Florida School Board Association, Legislator of the Year, 2003
Florida Association of School Psychologists, Legislator of the Year, 2003
Florida Children's Forum, Legislative Award, 2003
Kids Incorporated, Budd Bell Award, 2002
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology, Inspired Leadership Award, 2002
Leon Classroom Teachers Association, Humanitarian Award, 2002
National Association of Social Workers, Elected Officials of the Year, 2002
Grassroots Forum, Legislative Advocacy Achievement Award, 2002
Affiliations
Florida Bar (active license)
Virginia Bar
Orange Bowl Committee
Leadership Florida, Class XX
New Deal Leader
Omicron Delta Kappa
Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Chapter
New Leaders Council
ACYPL Delegate to Argentina and Uruguay |