Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently

Majority (Republican) Whip, 2010-2012

House of Representatives, 2004-2010

Deputy Majority Leader, 2008-2010

Honors and Awards

Florida Association of School Administrators, Public Education Leader Award, 2010

National Association of Social Workers, Legislator of the Year, 2009

Associated Industries of Florida, Champion for Business Award, 2009

The Florida Bar-Family Law Section, Attorney of the Year, 2009

Association of Builders and Contractors, Legislator of the Year Award, 2009

Florida Retail Federation, Legislator of the Year Award, 2009

Florida Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Advocate Award, 2009

Florida Nursery Grower and Landscape Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 2009

Florida Home Builders Association, Friend of House "A" Award, 2008

Independent College and University of Florida , ICUF Allstar Award, 2008

Florida Catholic Conference, Defensor Vitae "Defender of Life" Award, 2008

Citizens of Science and Ethics, House Champion of the Year, 2007

Florida State University Student Body, Representative of the Year Award, 2007

Association of Builders and Contractors (ABC), Friend of Free Enterprise Award, 2006

Florida Association of School Administrators, Appreciation Award, 2006

Florida Student Association, Distinguished Service Award, 2006

Christian Coalition of Florida, Faith and Family Award, 2006, 2005

Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A" Honor Roll, 2005

The Florida Bar, Legislative Rising Star Award, 2005

FSU Pan-Hellenic Council, Women in Leadership Award, 2005

Affiliations

National Assessment Governing Board, Board Member

The Florida Bar

Cuban-American Bar Association

National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials-Educational Fund, Board Member

Spectrum Programs, Inc., Board Member

FIU Honors College Advisory Board

Biographical Information

Occupation- Attorney/Director of Community Partnerships (FIU)

Spouse- Dustin Anderson of Sarasota, FL

Children- Máximo Monte, Lucas Ignacio

Education- University of Florida, J.D., 2001

Florida International University, B.A., 1997

Born- September 8, 1976 in Miami, Florida

Religious Affiliation- Roman Catholic