Office of Senator Rick Scott (R-FL)

The Board of Governors is comprised of seventeen members, fourteen of whom are appointed by the Florida Governor and confirmed by the Florida Senate for a term of seven years. The remaining members include the Chair of the Advisory Council of Faculty Senates, the Commissioner of Education, and the Chair of the Florida Student Association. The Board oversees the operation and management of the Florida public university system’s twelve institutions.- Served as a voting member on the… Show more The Board of Governors is comprised of seventeen members, fourteen of whom are appointed by the Florida Governor and confirmed by the Florida Senate for a term of seven years. The remaining members include the Chair of the Advisory Council of Faculty Senates, the Commissioner of Education, and the Chair of the Florida Student Association. The Board oversees the operation and management of the Florida public university system’s twelve institutions.- Served as a voting member on the 17-member governing body for Florida’s higher education board, leading the #1 University System in the nation, governing institutions such as the University of Florida, FSU, and ten others.- Advocated for free political speech and against foreign influence in Florida institutions.- Reviewed and approved university budgets, confirmed new university Presidents and approved subsequent pay packages, supported new state-wide regulations, and presented complex arguments during publicly televised meetings. Show less

The Florida Student Association is a non-profit corporation housed within State of Florida statutes that is the largest student advocacy and lobbying group in the United States. The Board of Directors is comprised of the 12 Student Body Presidents of the State University System institutions. The Board of Directors internally elects a Chair and two Vice-Chairs to lead the non-profit for a year. The Florida Student Association represents almost half a million students.- Elected to… Show more The Florida Student Association is a non-profit corporation housed within State of Florida statutes that is the largest student advocacy and lobbying group in the United States. The Board of Directors is comprised of the 12 Student Body Presidents of the State University System institutions. The Board of Directors internally elects a Chair and two Vice-Chairs to lead the non-profit for a year. The Florida Student Association represents almost half a million students.- Elected to represent the roughly 400,000 students belonging to the twelve institutions of the #1 State University System in the nation.- Collaborated with legislators and universities’ administrations to create and pass pro-education legislation.- United student advancement, lobbying, and advocacy efforts for the twelve public universities in the State of Florida. Show less

The Florida State University Board of Trustees is the public body corporate of the university. It sets policy for the institution and serves as the institution's legal owner and governing board. The Board of Trustees is responsible for high quality education programs within the laws of the State of Florida and Regulations of the Florida Board of Governors. The Board of Trustees holds the institution's resources in trust and is responsible for their efficient and effective use. The thirteen… Show more The Florida State University Board of Trustees is the public body corporate of the university. It sets policy for the institution and serves as the institution's legal owner and governing board. The Board of Trustees is responsible for high quality education programs within the laws of the State of Florida and Regulations of the Florida Board of Governors. The Board of Trustees holds the institution's resources in trust and is responsible for their efficient and effective use. The thirteen member Board of Trustees is composed of six members appointed by the Governor, five members appointed by the Florida Board of Governors, the Chair of the Faculty Senate and the President of the Student Body.- Served as a voting member on the 13-member governing body for Florida State, a top-twenty, multibillion-dollar public institution.- Oversaw implementation of the $2.6 billion budget, execution of the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, creation of record-breaking marketing and research plans, and approval of hundreds of millions of dollars of new construction.- Advocated for student-led advocacy efforts and against foreign influence in higher education institutions. Show less

- Served on the 13-member governing body for FSU, a top-twenty, multibillion dollar public institution.- Elected to represent 45,000 students at a university ranked in the top-twenty of public universities.- Managed an annual budget of $14.6 million while leading more than 300 individuals in Student Government.- Advocated on behalf of the Student Body to members of the United States Congress and Florida Legislature, supporting legislation combating food insecurity, condemning… Show more - Served on the 13-member governing body for FSU, a top-twenty, multibillion dollar public institution.- Elected to represent 45,000 students at a university ranked in the top-twenty of public universities.- Managed an annual budget of $14.6 million while leading more than 300 individuals in Student Government.- Advocated on behalf of the Student Body to members of the United States Congress and Florida Legislature, supporting legislation combating food insecurity, condemning anti-semitism, and more.- Created the first student-led Advancement team in the nation to further the strategic goals of the institution.- Reduced detrimental bureaucracy by vetoing bills and eliminating 70+ pages from governing documents. Show less

- Raised $18,552 in 24 hours in conjunction with the FSU Great Give, breaking the previous record by thousands.- Elected to lead a board of 34 members to run fundraisers, promote a spirit of philanthropy, and do our part to raise FSU's rank in the US News and World Report Rankings.- Represent students by serving the Board of Trustees of the FSU Foundation.

- Attended and participated in lobbying meetings with the Representative.- Led community outreach with older constituents, education officials, community leaders, and students.- Drafted correspondence for the Representative and assisted with communication with constituents.

- Attended and participated in lobbying meetings with the Representative- Composed letter drafts and managed communication with all constituents- Led community outreach with older constituents, education officials, community leaders, and students