Date: Feb 28, 2023Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Feb282023

Bubbles & Bills Presented by State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC)

Tue, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Junior League Building

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Did you know the Junior Leagues of Florida State Public Affairs Committee (Florida SPAC) is the reason Florida has the guardian ad litem program or stronger booster seat laws, and every year, more than 25 Florida Junior League chapters come together to advocate before Florida House and Senate members to effect more positive changes for women and children in Florida law? Would you like to learn more about this work and how you can join the advocacy effort?
If so, please join our inaugural “Bubbles and Bills” event to learn more about the work and impact of the Junior Leagues of Florida State Public Affairs Committee, a preview of the 2023 state legislative session, and the issues and bills Junior Leagues of Florida will be supporting in 2023. Afterward, learn how to advocate for the same issues before your legislative delegation in Lakeland. Bubbly beverages, refreshments, and heavy h’ors d’oevures will be served.
The State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC) is pleased to announce the keynote speaker and Florida SPAC presenter for Bubbles & Bills, taking place next Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 6:00 – 7:30pm at the League House. The event is FREE and open to ALL League members, as well as friends of League Members. Please remember to register on Digital Cheetah ASAP here (link), so there is plenty of bubbly beverages and food for everyone in attendance.
Any questions? Contact Kate Wallace, SPAC Chair, at katewallaceuf@gmail.com.
Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Kamia Brown
The Honorable Kamia L. Brown is a Florida native, born and raised in Orlando by her parents, Judy Brown and
Walter Brown. Most recently, Kamia served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2016-2022, where she

dedicated herself to serving the needs of Central Florida communities and being a tireless advocate for change. She has been an outspoken health equity champion; a government and policy expert; and a passionate voice for community engagement and better access to healthcare for all. She recently joined Sunshine Health as the organization’s first Senior Director of Health Equity, where she leads our health

disparities efforts. A proud Rattler, Brown received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a concentration in Public
Administration from FAMU.
Florida SPAC and Legislative Overview Presenter: Amber Smith

Amber E. Smith is a native Floridian who was born in Brandon, FL, and now lives in Tampa, where she serves on the Board for the Junior Leagues of Florida State Public Affairs Committee (also known as SPAC) as well as a member of the Public Affairs Committee for the Junior League in Tampa. A public affairs professional with 16 years of experience, Amber is the Senior Government Affairs Regional Manager at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), where she has worked over the last 1.5 years to protect water resources for the Tampa Bay area. After college, she returned to Florida to serve in state government. She worked for four different Members of the Florida House of Representatives for almost 12 years before working in government relations within the healthcare field for 3 years through the COVID-19 pandemic. Amber attended Salem College in Winston-Salem, NC, where she received one BA degree in History and one BA degree in International Relations, with a minor in Political Science.

Questions? Contact SPAC Committee Chair, Kate Wallace, at katewallaceuf@gmail.com

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Date: Feb 28, 2023Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Location

Junior League Building

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