Background
She is a Miami native and a graduate of Florida International University and of Our Lady of Lourdes Academy High School.
She has served as a regional director for former senator Connie Mack III as well as the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs at the U.S. Department of State for the Bush administration. In the run up to the 2004 elections, she served as Political Director for the successful Martinez for Senate campaign. Between 2005 and 2010, she served as Senior Policy Advisor to former Florida U.S. Senator Mel Martinez and as Chief of Staff to Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida.
She is the Dean for Development and External Affairs at Florida International University College of Law.
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