Occupation- Health Information Technology Consultant

Spouse- James E. "Jim" Harrell, M.D. of Jacksonville, Florida

Child(ren)- Stephanie, Jennifer, James, Jr., Melinda

Grandchild(ren)- James, Jupiter, Justice, Nicole, Anna, Aaron, Tyler, Nicholas

Education- University of Florida, B.A., Spanish, 1961-1964; University of Florida, M.A. in Latin American Studies/History, 1971

Religious Affiliation- Presbyterian

Committee Membership - Healthy Families Subcommittee Chair

Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee Vice Chair

Criminal Justice Subcommittee

Health & Human Services Committee

Joint Legislative Auditing Committee

Select Committee on PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)

Legislative Service - Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently

Florida House of Representatives, 2000-2008

Affiliations - Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie

Hibiscus Children's Center, past President, board member

Martin County Education Foundation, board member

Treasure Coast Hospice, board member

Barn Theatre, past President

Helping People Succeed (HPS), past President

Highlights - Associated Builders and Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise Award

Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A" Ranking

Florida Children's Forum, Legislative Award

Florida Medical Association, Legislator of the Year

Florida Police Benevolent Association, Distinguished Legislator Award

Keep Florida Beautiful, Legislative Achievement Award

Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Legislative Leadership Award

Phi Beta Kappa

University of Florida, Edith Bristol Tigert Award, Outstanding Female Graduate