Experience

FAPSC - Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Executive Director

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  As Deputy Director, represent FAPSC members - the career schools and colleges preparing Florida's workforce - before the Florida Legislature and executive branch. Responsible for coordinating FAPSC Annual Conference and other events. Work closely with executive director and Board of Directors to grow our membership and provide member support. As Deputy Director, represent FAPSC members - the career schools and colleges preparing Florida's workforce - before the Florida Legislature and executive branch. Responsible for coordinating FAPSC Annual Conference and other events. Work closely with executive director and Board of Directors to grow our membership and provide member support.



Mortham Governmental Consultants, LLC

• Tallahassee, Florida, United States

• Government Relations & Policy Consultant

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  I joined my mother-in-law, Sandra Mortham, in her consulting firm and bring almost 30-years-experience in Florida's legislative process, with many of those years focusing in on education, child welfare, and health and human services. Coalition building, networking and making meaningful connections are some of my favorite things to do. I joined my mother-in-law, Sandra Mortham, in her consulting firm and bring almost 30-years-experience in Florida's legislative process, with many of those years focusing in on education, child welfare, and health and human services. Coalition building, networking and making meaningful connections are some of my favorite things to do.



ExcelinEd

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advocacy Director - Florida

  • Aug 2015 - Nov 2021

  - Also serve as the Legislative Director for the Foundation for Florida's Future - Promote the Foundation’s signature and priority policies with state policymakers and in-state reform partners. - Responsible for legislative outreach, tracking legislation and communicating regularly with lawmakers, policymakers and state advocates regarding policies aligned with the Foundation’s reform agenda. - Build relationships with state leaders and in-state partner organizations. - Also serve as the Legislative Director for the Foundation for Florida's Future - Promote the Foundation’s signature and priority policies with state policymakers and in-state reform partners. - Responsible for legislative outreach, tracking legislation and communicating regularly with lawmakers, policymakers and state advocates regarding policies aligned with the Foundation’s reform agenda. - Build relationships with state leaders and in-state partner organizations.



Florida Department of Children and Families

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Liaison for Assistant Secretary of Administration

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

  Served as Director of Child Welfare, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Integration before reorganization. Served as Director of Child Welfare, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Integration before reorganization.



Florida Coalition for Children

• Tallahassee, FL

• Executive Vice President

  • Jul 2007 - Dec 2013



Florida Department of Children and Families

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Affairs Coordinator

  • Jan 2000 - Jul 2007



Republican Party of Florida

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Field Director (South)

  • Jan 1994 - Nov 1998



Florida House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Legislative Aide, Rep. Miguel DeGrandy

  • 1993 - 1993



WCIX-TV Channel 6 (CBS)

• Community Affairs Coordinator

  • Jan 1989 - Jan 1992