Biographical Information
City of Residence: Lutz
Occupation: Non-Profit Consultant, grant writer
Child(ren): Walter Dante, Paul Burton, Chloe Ann
Education: Hillsborough Community College, A.A., 1973; University of South Florida, 1973-1975
Born: August 23, 1949, Galveston, TX
Moved to Florida: 1950
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Recreational Interest: art collecting, art shows, gardening
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 2000
Other Public Services
Architectural Review Board appointed by mayor 1995-2000
Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Board
Affiliations
Learning for Life Board Member
Egypt Lake Elementary School PTA President and Board Member 1987-1989
Merchant's Association Ybor City past President 1991-1994
Ybor City Chamber of Commerce Executive Board 1994-1998, Chairman 1998, current member
Tampa Gallery Association
Cultural Executives Council
Highlights
Consumer Champion Award, Florida Consumer Action Network 2002
Legislative Leadership Award, "The Trust for Public Land" 2001
Legislative Award, American Cancer Society 2001
State Award for Excellence, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 2001
Small Business Owner, Retail Home Furnishings 1990-2000
Sam D. Lets Award-promoting and preserving Latin heritage and culture 1998
First woman in southeast U.S. to sell steel futures, representing import from steel producing nations