Biographical Information
City of Residence: Fort Myers
Occupation: Attorney
Child(ren): Alexander "Zan" Dawes, Olivia Dearborn
Education: Hollins University, B.A.; Nova Southeastern University, J.D.
Born: October 8, 1960, Dallas, TX
Moved to Florida: 1987
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
Recreational Interest: golfing, hunting, traveling
Legislative Service
Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012, reelected subsequently
Affiliations
American Heart Association, Executive Leadership
Betty Allen Ovarian Cancer Foundation, founding board member
Commission on the Status of Women, serving commissioner
Fort Myers Women's Community Club, board member
Lee County Association for Women Lawyers (LCAWL), board member
PACE Center for Girls
Women’s Legislative Caucus, former chair
Highlights
Florida Public Broadcasting Champion
The National Foundation for Women Legislators, Elected Women of Excellence Award, 2017
Council of State Governments' Henry Toll Fellow, Class of 2013