Education:
Education Specialist Degree, University of Florida, 1974
MA, University of Florida, 1971
BS, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1969.

Professional Experience:
Counselor, Florida Community College, Jacksonville, 1977-1992
Faculty, Edward Waters College
Faculty, Florida Community College, Jacksonville
Owner, Springfield Travel Agency
Faculty, University of Florida.

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1992-present
Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 1983-1992.

Organizations:

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Congressional Aerospace Caucus
Second Vice Chair, Congressional Black Caucus
Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues
Congressional Diabetes Caucus
Congressional Human Rights Caucus
Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus
Congressional Native American Caucus
Congressional Progressive Caucus
Older Americans Caucus.

Committees:
Subcommittee on Aviation, Member
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Member
Subcommittee on Health (Veterans' Affairs), Member
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Chair
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Member
Transportation and Infrastructure, Member
Veterans' Affairs, Member