Kathleen Passidomo

Professional Background

Kathleen Passidomo’s professional background includes attorney; Kelly, Passidomo & Kelly, LLP. Public service: Elected to the Senate in 2016, reelected subsequently Majority (Republican) Leader, 2018-2020 Rules Chair, 2020-2022 President, 2022-2024; House of Representatives, 2010-2016; Statewide Council on Human Trafficking, 2017-2019; Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council, 2017-2018, 2019-2020. Education: Trinity University, Washington D.C., B.A., 1975; Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 1978.

Experience

• Elected to the Senate in 2016, reelected subsequently Majority (Republican) Leader, 2018-2020 Rules Chair, 2020-2022 President, 2022-2024
• House of Representatives, 2010-2016
• Statewide Council on Human Trafficking, 2017-2019
• Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council, 2017-2018, 2019-2020
• State of Florida Commission on the Status of Women, Commissioner, 2001-2007; Treasurer, 2003-2005; Vice Chairman, 2005-2006; Chairman, 2006-2007
• Board of Supervisors of the Ave Maria Stewardship Community District, Member, 2004-2007
• Collier County Juvenile Justice Council, Founding Chairman
• Collier County Senior Resource Center, Founding Director

Education

• Trinity University, Washington D.C., B.A., 1975
• Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 1978

Office & Authority

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