U.S. House of Representatives,
Florida District 7 – Dr. Karen Green

Dr. Karen Green is a proud Jamaican-born Caribbean American and a long-time Orlando resident. She was inspired to get involved in politics after watching then State Senator Barack Obama’s DNC speech. Since then, she has dedicated her time and talents to helping to elect Democrats at all levels of government and currently serves as the First Vice-Chair of the Florida Democratic Party.

She is most proud of working across the aisle to ensure the passage of HB 851 which gave undocumented students in-state tuition at Florida colleges and universities. She has been recognized on the floor of the US House of Representatives in honor of Women’s History Month and by the United Nations as a humanitarian ambassador-at-large.

Karen is running because she believes that Floridians deserve a Representative who will fight for them. In Congress, she will be a fierce advocate for education, women’s health, and immigrant rights, universal health care, and combating climate change.

Florida Senate District 10 – Joy Goff-Marcil

Joy Goff-Marcil has completed two terms in the Florida House of Representatives, twice beating a previously elected representative. Joy is now running to represent Seminole County and Maitland for Florida Senate District 10.

Joy got her start in public service after being elected to Maitland City Council, where she served for two terms. Her local experience has made her a staunch supporter of the right to home rule, which gives local government the ability to create policies that meet local needs.

Joy was first motivated to run for office to protect wetlands near her home. While in Tallahassee she has spoken out for investing in public education, protecting Florida’s natural resources, practical measures to prevent gun violence, and expanding affordable healthcare.

Joy has operated a respected law practice in Central Florida for 30 years. She had her husband have a son and two daughters who graduated from local public schools. 

Florida House District 36 – Deborah Poulalion

A 30-year resident of Seminole County, Deborah Poulalion is a graduate of the University of Florida and a data analyst and researcher at a prominent Lake Mary company.

She taught journalism at Seminole State College and has worked for years on voter registration and protection issues to ensure everyone’s voice is heard – regardless of party.

 A moderate Democrat, she is progressive on most social issues and believes in responsible fiscal policy. Poulalion is pro-choice, pro-education, pro-small business, and pro-environment. She is willing to cross the aisle and build bridges to ensure a better Florida for everyone.

Florida House District 37 – Carlos Guillermo Smith

Carlos Guillermo Smith is a proven fighter for Florida’s working families. After being elected in 2016 to the Florida House of Representatives, Carlos brought back millions of dollars in state funding for wounded combat veterans, first responders, the developmentally disabled, arts and culture programs and those affected by the Pulse nightclub tragedy. In addition to being named Florida PTA Legislator of the Year in 2020, Carlos is a respected civil rights leader who has championed open government, affordable housing and gun safety. He made history by becoming Florida’s first openly-LGBTQ Latino state lawmaker and lives in Union Park with his husband Jerick Mediavilla, an educator from Corozal, Puerto Rico.

Orlando Magazine has repeatedly named Carlos as one of Orlando’s 50 Most Powerful People and he has received numerous awards from the Florida PTA, the League of Women Voters of FL, the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Alliance for Arts Education, the Florida Education Association, the Hispanic Federation, Mi Familia Vota, the Florida Council on American Islamic Relations, the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Metropolitan Business Association, Equality Florida, and the LGBTQ+ Center Orlando for his leadership.

Florida House District 38 – Sarah Henry

Since elementary school, Sarah Henry has been passionate about public service and upholding a sense of civic duty. Her career in nonprofits, whether in communications, development, or compliance, has been driven by her commitment to social change and finding joy in hard work. These values are inspired by Sarah’s grandfather, who served aboard Naval nuclear submarines for 20 years before being elected to the Kalamazoo County Commission.

Outside work, Sarah enjoys spending time in her beautiful hometown of Altamonte Springs, Florida, with her husband, Nicolas, and her pit bull mix, Maisel. Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Lynn University and an M.P.A. with a focus in nonprofit management from American University.

Florida House District 39 – Tiffany Hughes

As the owner of KBI Staffing Solutions LLC, a staffing firm located in the heart of Orlando’s Historic Parramore community, Tiffany Hughes is deeply committed to improving her community.

Tiffany was named an Orlando Business Journal 40 under 40 honoree in 2021. She serves on both a county and city board, is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, and is a steward at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Eatonville, FL.

As a child of immigrant parents, Tiffany is an education advocate and mentors for Seminole High School and the Orlando Business Journal as a part of Bizwoman Mentoring Monday.

In April 2021 Tiffany was elected President of the Orange County branch of the NAACP, the youngest in their history. She is a graduate of Leadership Orlando Class 100 and NAACP 2019 NextGenAs. Tiffany lives locally with her husband and college sweetheart, Kenneth, and her son Legacy. 

Seminole County Commission, District 2 – Katrina Shadix

Katrina Shadix is the founder and executive director of Bear Warriors United – a nonprofit organization that focuses on protecting Florida’s black bears, wildlife habitat and corridors, natural lands, and waterways.

Shadix became active in legislative advocacy in 2016, and in July 2020, Governor DeSantis signed Shadix's bear poaching bill into law. Shadix ran for Seminole County Commission in 2018 and again in 2020, motivated by the threats to Seminole County’s natural lands and rural areas.

Katrina's extensive career in environmental protections, wildlife conservation, and sustainable smart development give her the much-needed experience to expertly address the top priorities of Seminole County residents.

Katrina is the proud mom of her son Dane, and both received degrees from Seminole State College.

Seminole County Commission, District 4 – Patricia (Patti) Smith

Patricia (Patti) Smith is an environmental scientist, consultant, business owner, public school educator, and college professor, who will use her skills to guide Seminole County through the coming challenges of growth and population increase. Patricia has worked throughout Florida in the private and public sector, including Seminole County Environmental Services and the St. Johns River Water Management District, on land development projects and environmental permitting and studies. She also volunteers with the Seminole Natural County Lands Program and other local groups involved in improving our area’s quality of life and mentoring students. A Seminole County native, Patricia graduated from Seminole High School, Florida Technical University, and UCF.

Patricia is committed to cost-effective, innovative solutions to problems; listening to and respecting others’ ideas; responsible development that maintains quality of life; affordable housing and jobs access; public safety; transparency in governing; and protecting our water supply and natural choice designation.

School Board District 2 – Kelley Davis

After serving in the United States Army, Kelley Davis became a mathematics teacher at  Seminole High School in Sanford. During that time she helped students involved in the disciplinary system, met with teen parent students two times a week, and advocated for exceptional education students.

Motivated by her students' needs, Davis pursued a a law degree at the University of Florida and graduated with high honors. After working in the public defender's office, she launched her own practice, especially representing those with limited incomes.

Davis will use her teaching and legal experience to advocate for a safe, secure, and caring environment where Seminole County students can reach their highest potential. Davis is also committed to support Seminole County’s team of parents, teachers, staff, and administrators, who make Seminole County schools among the best in Florida.

Davis’s two sons graduated from Seminole County public schools, and her young granddaughters are current students.

School Board District 5 – Autumn Garick

Autumn Garick is a professional education partner, active volunteer, and proud parent of three Seminole County public school graduates.

Committed to our public schools for 21 years, Autumn has led key volunteer initiatives from grades K to 12, including leading a middle school Odyssey of the Mind team to a bid for the world finals.

In 2006, Autumn and a local teacher co-founded the educational story theatre company Tales Two Tell. The pair has worked in hundreds of schools and libraries exciting students about literacy and learning, including 30 of Seminole County's 37 elementary schools.

Autumn knows it takes a team – teachers, parents, and school staff – to ensure every student reaches their fullest potential. Her top priorities are teacher and staff retention and recruitment, safety, family engagement, and economic value.

Seminole County Soil and Water Conservation District 1 – Jennifer Webb

After receiving a job opportunity as an Architect, I moved to Florida along with my children and have called Seminole County my home for nearly 20 years. Currently working as an Architect at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, I have been active in our community by serving on multiple boards such as the City of Oviedo Public Arts Council and the Seminole County Public School Business Advisory Board.

I was first elected to serve as a Soil and Water Conservation District (SSWCD) Supervisor in 2020. While serving, I updated the SSWCD website, was able to regularly notify citizens of local pollution events, improved the SSWCD's social media presence, and managed the State of Florida Land Judging Contest held in Seminole County, which was one of the largest events of its kind in the State's history.

My goals is to make the website a central resource for natural resource information and to make the SSWCD a strong advocate for conservation and environmental protection.

Seminole County Soil and Water Conservation District 3 – Megan Betche

Megan Betche has been an educator for 18 years in Volusia and Seminole County public schools. While exploring the trails of Florida's State Parks and SCUBA diving in the springs and reefs, she has seen firsthand the litter, erosion, and pollution. Soil and Water Conservation in Seminole County needs to be a voice to promote use, management, and general conservation of soil and water. Megan, if elected, will implement a plan to educate the community that our use of water and soil resources determine the future health of our environment so we ensure that Seminole County remains "The Natural Choice." Betche has lived in Seminole County for the past 12 years with her dogs, Jax and Scuba. 

Seminole County Soil and Water Conservation District 5 – Patricia Wilson

As a long time Florida resident, I have watched Florida's development over the years, some of it reckless, some of it wise. With Seminole's population continuing to grow, it is more important than ever for leadership in the county to help thoughtfully guide the use of our irreplaceable resources. My family and I moved to south Florida in 1977 and to the Orlando area in 1990. My background as a dentist in the area for over 25 years established deep connections to the people of central Florida. In addition, I value my time as a volunteer in community efforts including donating dentistry for those in need at Orange Technical College, and volunteering at the Marine Discovery Center, Cross Seminole Trail Alliance, Chair of WMFE Community Advisory Board, and as a Super Scientist in the Seminole County public schools. I have worked with the landscape committees of several large HOA's and am currently the chair of my HOA landscape committee involving 538 acres of Seminole County.

Altamonte Springs City Commissioner District 2 – Guerdy Remy

Guerdy Remy is a clinical nurse, case manager and advocate for her community.  As a COVID travel nurse, Guerdy assisted with the nursing shortage by traveling out of state to help understaffed facilities.

A longtime Seminole County resident, Remy decided to run for office after she was approached by three different people in one day, asking her for food assistance, money for gas, and if she knew a place where they could sleep that night.

Remy has spent many hours volunteering for her community since she moved to Seminole County in 2004. She recently helped organized a special event to help those in need of housing assistance to apply for grants. She has also volunteered in Seminole County schools.

Remy is motivated to run for Altamonte Springs City Commissioner by her passion for people, their needs, and the satisfaction of empowering those in her community.

Altamonte Springs City Commissioner District 4 – Dominique Douglas

Electing me means electing a fresh perspective. As Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, said, “The broader one's understanding of the human experience, the better design we will have." I had a very rough upbringing in the foster care system but was lucky enough to be adopted when I was 13 years old by a police officer and a healthcare worker. Now I am a law student at Florida A&M University and the proud mother of a beautiful daughter. My life has shaped me to be the person I am today. I know how important opportunities are within a community to ensure effective and continued growth. Altamonte Springs is expanding, and I support intentional growth in our economy and public infrastructure. I support a renewed focus on income-based housing, tax incentives for small businesses, and fair access to opportunities to contract with the city. A vote for me is a vote for a more economically stable and safe city for all.

Lake Mary City Commissioner District 3 – Kristina Renteria

Kristina Renteria has been a Florida resident for 38 years and a Florida Certified Public Accountant since 1995 as well as a small business owner in Lake Mary. Kristina’s goal is inclusive and fair representation of all citizens. Her priorities are: 

• The safety and well-being of all residents, especially during flooding or other weather-related impacts.
• Controlled development and traffic improvement, including the annexation of communities north of the Lake Mary library and south of Lake Mary Boulevard.
• Increased citizen participation with newsletters and a homeowners association advisory board as well as transparent finances and spending.

If you have questions, email Kristina at  kristinaforseminole@gmail.com, and I would be honored to earn your vote.