Education
MA, Political Science, University of Florida, 1990
BA, Political Science, University of Florida, 1988.
Professional Experience
Public Policy Curriculum Specialist, Nova Southeastern University, 1995-present
Adjunct Instructor, Political Science, Broward Community College, 1990-present
Legislative Aide, Office of Florida State Representative Peter Deutsch, 1989-1992.
Political Experience
Deputy Whip, 110th Congress
Senior Whip, Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2005-2006
Senator, Florida State Senate, 2001-2004
Democratic Leader Pro Tempore, Florida State House of Representatives, 2000
Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 1993-2000
Democratic Floor Leader, Florida State House of Representatives, 1998-1999.
Organizations
Board of Trustees, Westside Regional Medical Center, 1993-present
Secretary, Vice President, Broward County Young Democrats, 1990-1992
Secretary, Young Leadership Council, Jewish Federation of Greater Fort Lauderdale, 1989-1990
Board of Directors, American Jewish Congress, Southeast Region
Member, American Jewish Committee
Member, Broward National Organization for Women
Member, Hadassah
Secretary, Hawkes Bluff Panel and Homeowner's Association
Member, Miramar, Pembroke Pines and Weston Chambers of Commerce
Member, National Council of Jewish Women
Board of Directors, National Jewish Democratic Council
Board of Directors, National Safety Council, South Florida Chapter
Former Board Member, Planned Parenthood, Broward and South Palm Beach Counties.
Current Office
House of Representatives
County
Broward County (part). Cities: Dania Beach, Davie, Lazy Lake,
Plantation, Wilton Manors, Weston. Dade County (part). Cities:
Bay Harbor Island, North Bay Village, and Sunny Isles. Miami-
Dade County (part). Cities: Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood,
Miami Beach, North Miami, Sunrise. Population (2000), 639,295.
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Zipcodes
33004, 33009, 33019-21, 33024, 33026, 33030, 33033, 33084,
33137, 33139-41, 33147, 33154, 33156,
33160-61, 33170, 33180-81, 33301, 33304-05, 33309, 33311-15,
33317-19, 33321-32, 33334, 33336, 33338, 33345, 33351, 33355,
33394
Washington, D.C. Address
118 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-7931
Fax: 202-225-2052
District Address
10100 Pines Boulevard
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
Phone: 954-437-3936
Fax: 954-437-4776
District Address
19200 West County Club Drive, 3rd Floor
Aventura, FL 33180
Phone: 305-936-5724
Fax: 305-932-9664