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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Education

  • Attended, Saint Thomas Law School-Family Law Clinic (Domestic Violence) and Immigration Law Clinic
  • JD, Saint Thomas University School of Law, 1999
  • BA, Saint Thomas University, Communication Arts, 1993

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Saint Thomas Law School-Family Law Clinic (Domestic Violence) and Immigration Law Clinic
  • JD, Saint Thomas University School of Law, 1999
  • BA, Saint Thomas University, Communication Arts, 1993
  • Former Congressional Aide, United States Representative Carrie P. Meek

Political Experience

  • Attended, Saint Thomas Law School-Family Law Clinic (Domestic Violence) and Immigration Law Clinic
  • JD, Saint Thomas University School of Law, 1999
  • BA, Saint Thomas University, Communication Arts, 1993
  • Former Congressional Aide, United States Representative Carrie P. Meek
  • Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, District 109, 2010-2018
  • Minority Policy Chair, Florida State House of Representatives, 2017-2018
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 11, 2010
  • Candidate, Florida House of Representatives, District 109, 2008

Former Committees/Caucuses

Member, Florida Legislative Black Caucus, present

Member, National Black Caucus of State Legislators, present

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, Choice & Innovation Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, Civil Justice Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, Health Quality Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Legislative Auditing Committee, Florida State Legislature

Former Ranking Minority Member, Judiciary Committee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, Rules & Policy Committee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Pre K-12 Appropriations, Florida State House of Representatives

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Saint Thomas Law School-Family Law Clinic (Domestic Violence) and Immigration Law Clinic
  • JD, Saint Thomas University School of Law, 1999
  • BA, Saint Thomas University, Communication Arts, 1993
  • Former Congressional Aide, United States Representative Carrie P. Meek
  • Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, District 109, 2010-2018
  • Minority Policy Chair, Florida State House of Representatives, 2017-2018
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 11, 2010
  • Candidate, Florida House of Representatives, District 109, 2008
  • Board Member, Carrie P. Meek Foundation, present
  • Board Member, Family Christian Association of America, present
  • Board Member, Inner City Children's Touring Dance Company, present
  • Board Member, Inner City Children's Touring Dance Company, present
  • Member, The Florida Bar Association, present
  • Board Member, Casa Valentin, present

Other Info

— Awards:

  • National Achievers Society, Champion's Advocate, 2014;

    Progressive Florida, "Champion of Florida's Middle Class", 2011-2014;

    Progressive Officers Club, Black History Month Recognition, 2014;

    The Family Christian Association of America, Inc. (FCAA), Black Achievers Honorary Chairman, 2014;

    Miami Northwestern Senior High Alumni Association, Alumni Hall of Fame, 2013;

    National Black Police Association, Lifetime Membership Award, 2013;

    The Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Legislator Award, 2013;

    Mary Kay Foundation awarded a grant in recognition of Rep. Stafford to the Miami Rescue Mission to support housing & services for domestic violence victims and their children, 2012;

    Miami-Dade Young Democrats, Blue Crystal Award, 2011;

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