Geraldine F. "Geri" Thompson

Geraldine F. "Geri" Thompson DEMDemocrat

State Senator, District 15

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Geraldine F. "Geri" ThompsonDEMDemocrat State Senator, District 15
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Geraldine Fortenberry Thompson (born November 18, 1948) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party, who currently serves as a member of the Florida State Senate from the 15th district. She served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 44th District from 2018 to 2022. The district included Windermere, Winter Garden, Gotha, Lake Buena Vista, Oakland, parts of Ocoee, and the Dr. Phillips, Horizon West, and Williamsburg communities in Southwest Orange County, FL. The district contains Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Florida, SeaWorld, International Drive, and the Orange County Convention Center. A veteran member of the Florida Legislature, she previously served as a member of the Florida State Senate from 2012 to 2016, representing parts of Orlando and western Orange County. She also served three terms in the Florida House of Representatives, from 2006 to 2012.

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Education5 - 5 of 3
Florida State University
MS
1973
University of Miami
BA Education
1970
Miami Dade Community College
AA
1968
Past Positions1 - 11 of 11
Senator
Florida State Senate
2022 - Current
Representative
Florida State House of Representatives
2018 - 2022
Senator
Florida State Senate
2012 - 2016
Representative
Florida State House of Representatives
2006 - 2012
Minority Leader Pro Tempore
Florida State House of Representatives
2008 - 2010
Assistant President
Valencia Community College
1980 - 2004
Founder
The Association to Preserve African American Society, History and Tradition, Incorporated
2003 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
1974 - 1980
Administrative Assistant
Florida A and M University
1971 - 1972
Author
"Black America: Orlando, Florida," Arcadia Publishing Series
Former Secretary
Florida State Rep.Gwendolyn Sawyer Cherry
Other Experience1 - 30 of 30
Board Member
Orlando Children's Trust
Current
Member
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Current
Member
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Current
Member
Links, Incorporated
Current
Delegate
Democratic National Convention
2008
Delegate
Democratic National Convention
2012
Board Member
Central Florida Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
2002 - Current
Commissioner
Florida Commission on Human Relations
1987 - 2001
Committee Member
Florida Democratic Party
1984 - 1996
Executive Board Member
National Black Caucus of State Legislators
Florida Director
National Foundation for Women Legislators
Former Board Member
Orlando Performing Arts Center
Former Board Member
West Orange Health Care District
Former Board Member
Holocaust Education and Resource Center
Former President
Florida Association of Equal Opportunity Professionals
Former Trustee
West Orange Healthcare District
Founder
College Reach-Out Program, Valencia College
Founder
Florida Association of Community College Equity Commission
Member
Board of Directors of Florida Conservation Voters
Participant
Leadership Orlando
Participant
Leadership Florida
Former Member
Administrative Procedures Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Member
Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight, Florida State House of Representatives
Former Member
PreK-12 Quality Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives
Former Member
Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, Florida State Senate
Former Member
Transportation Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Member
Ethics and Elections, Florida State Senate
Former Member
Community Affairs Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Member
Commerce and Tourism Committee, Florida State Senate
Former Ranking Minority Member
Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives
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