Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently

Deputy Majority (Republican) Leader, 2011-2012

Other Public Service

Village of Wellington, Councilwoman, 2002-2010

Honors and Awards

PACE Center for Girls, Senator of the Year

Boys and Girls Club of Fort Myers, Children's Advocate of the Year

Southwest Florida Library Network, Library Champion

Palm Beach County Fire & Rescue, Lifesaver of the Year Award

Affiliations

Government Efficiency Taskforce, Vice Chair

American Council of Young Political Leaders in South Africa, delegate, 2004

Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, member

Florida League of Cities Municipal Loan Council, member

Western Communities Council of Palm Beach County, member

Metropolitan Planning Organization of Palm Beach County, member

National League of Cities Council on Youth Education and Families, member

American Lung Association, Board of Directors

Biographical Information

Occupation- Realtor; Marketing and Special Events Consultant

Spouse- Bruce

Children- Austin, Gabriella, A.J.

Education- Palm Beach Atlantic University, B.A.

Born- December 23, 1967 in Rockville Centre, New York. Moved to Florida in 1978.

Religious Affiliation- Catholic

Recreation- Spending time with family, reading, golfing, gardening