Biographical Information
City of Residence: Miami
Occupation: Attorney
Child(ren): Jill, Robin, David
Education: Newcomb College of Tulane University, B.A., 1974; Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1978
Born: August 21, 1952, Norfolk, VA
Moved to Florida: 1960
Religious Affiliation: Jewish
Recreational Interest: exercise, travel, camping
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 2000
Other Public Services
Children's Justice Act Task Force
Health and Human Services Board, District 11A Vice Chair
Miami-Dade Commission for Women
Affiliations
National Council of Jewish Women, President, Kendall Section 1990-1992, Vice President Public Affairs 1992-1994, State Public Affairs Chair 1997-1998
CHARLEE of Dade County Advisory Board
Dade County Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team, Legislative Chair
American Association of University Women
League of Women Voters
Neat Stuff Inc., Board Member
Emily's List, Majority Council
Chamber South
Highlights
American Cancer Society, Legislative Leadership Award 2001
Florida Consumer Action Network, Champion Award 2001
Human Services Coalition, Outstanding New Legislator Award 2001
National Council of Jewish Women, A Woman of Valor Award 2001
Sierra Club, Environmental Leadership Award 2001
National Council of Jewish Women, Advocacy in Action Award 1999
Hannah G. Soloman Award 1999
One Voice for Children in Child Abuse Prevention 1998
City of Miami Unsung Heroine Award 1996