The Junior Leagues of Florida are organizations of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving our communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior Leagues of Florida State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC) has been the advocacy arm of the Junior Leagues of Florida for nearly 45 years, monitoring the state legislative process and addressing issues of political importance to our members. The State of Florida boasts 22 Junior Leagues, with combined membership of over 11,000 women. Each Florida Junior League that chooses to participate in the advocacy process sends delegates to state meetings and conferences throughout the year to research and debate the issues of the day, and then:
- Advocate for specific legislation at the state and national levels that is relevant to our key issue areas
- Educate our member Leagues about advocacy and public policy
- Coordinate the exchange of information from community-based League projects to policymakers
Over the years, we have weighed in on various topics, including child safety seats (booster seats), bicycle helmets for children under 16, the Environmental Growth Management Act of 1995, the ‘911’ Emergency Medical System, child abuse, domestic violence, juvenile justice, education, healthy foods and human trafficking.
2023–24 Board
Chair: Ellen Navarro Anderson – Clearwater Dunedin
Chair Elect: Amber Smith – Tampa
Secretary: Carol Campfield – Pensacola
Treasurer: Teena White – Stuart
Legislative Analyst: Kate Wallace – Greater Lakeland
Sustainer Advisor: Erin Collins – Tallahassee
JLFLSPAC Committee Chairs:
Conference Co-Chair: Kelly Marple – Daytona Beach
Conference Co-Chair: Malorie Snitil – Palm Beaches
Task Force Co-Chair: Trudy Browne Azarsepandan – Tampa
Task Force Co-Chair: Daniele Jean – Boca Raton
Communications/Membership Chair: Melissa Redon – Gainesville