Biographical Information
City of Residence: Jacksonville
Occupation: Public Relations and Legal Liaison
Education: Florida Community College, A.A., 1976; Florida State University, B.S., Criminology, 1978
Born: March 15, Jacksonville, FL
Religious Affiliation: A.M.E.
Recreational Interest: formula racing, horseback riding, music, sporting events (football, basketball), theatre, weight training
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 2002, reelected subsequently
Democratic Floor Leader 2006-April, 2008
Democratic Co-Floor Leader 2004-2006
Other Public Services
Congressional District Administrator, Jacksonville Juvenile Justice Comprehensive Strategy, appointed Board Member
Affiliations
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter
Democratic Executive Committee
First Coast African-American Chamber of Commerce
JCCI & JCCI Forward
Manufacturers North Community Advisory Panel (CAP)
Blue Print for Leadership-Class of 2000
Jacksonville Chapter of the Links, Inc., Secretary 2001-2002
JaxPride (visual enhancement), Board Member
National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC), past Member