| Biographical Information
Occupation- Former Insurance Agent
Spouse- Jerry of Orlando, FL
Children- Sam, Amanda, Courtney
Grandchildren- Leah, Owen, Brenner, Ben, Liza, Molly
Education-
Valencia College
Born- in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Moved to Florida in 1949.
Religious Affiliation- Methodist
Recreation- Mysteries and action movies, reading
Legislative Service
Elected to the Senate in 2016, reelected subsequently
House of Representatives, 2012-2014
Other Public Service
Orange County Parks and Recreation Board, Chair
City of Orlando Parks Board
Library Governance Board
Orange County Canvassing Board
Value Adjustment Board
Central Receiving Center Executive Board
Countywatch, Former Chairwoman
East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Former Member, Board of Directors
Orange County Commissioner, District 4, 2002-2010
Orange County Vice Mayor, 2004
Honors and Awards
Florida Association of Counties (FAC), County Champion Award, 2014
Harvey Milk Foundation, Honors Medal, 2011
Nature Wise, Defender of the Environment Award, 2011
OADOC and LGBT Center, Esteemed Service Award, 2011
Sierra Club, Commissioner Leadership Award (FLERA), 2011
Greatest Straight Ally and Politician, Wave Award, 2010
Equality Florida, Voice of Equality Award, 2010
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Recognition of Outstanding Achievement for Historic Preservation, 2006
Women's Executive Council, Woman of the Year, 2004
Women's Executive Council, Downtown Woman of the Year, 2004
Affiliations
Sierra Club
Rainbow Democrats
Canned Food Drives, Volunteer
Children's Shoes Drives, Volunteer
Homeless Awareness Groups, Member
Mothers Against Racing in the Streets (MARS), Founding Member
Ruth's List
Emily's List
National Organization of Women
Metroplan Orlando, Chairwoman, 2007, Past Member, 2002-2010
St. Johns River Restoration Group, 2004-2008
Phase II Central Receiving Center, Vice-Chair, 2006
Phase II Housing Component for Mentally Ill, Former Vice Chairman
Formerly Licensed 220 Insurance Agent |