Eskamani, Dr. Anna V.

House · District 42
11/06/24 - 11/03/26

Democrat Orange View original ↗

Biographical Information City of Residence: Orlando Occupation: Nonprofit Professional Education: University High School, Theatre Troupe 4848, 2004-2008; University of Central Florida, BA, Political Science, International Studies, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies, Women's Studies, Certificate in Service Learning, 2008-2012; University of Central Florida, MA, Public Administration, MA, Nonprofit Management, Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies, Certified Nonprofit Professional, 2012-2015; University of Central Florida, PhD, Public Affairs, 2016-2024 Born: May 20, 1990, Orlando, FL Recreational Interest: feminist research, going to the beach, poetry, running Legislative Service Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2018, reelected subsequently Affiliations Florida Legislative Energy and Climate Caucus, 2023-2025 Keep Orlando Beautiful, Board Member, 2024 Central Florida Community Arts, Board Member, 2023 Fair Fight National Fellowship Program, Senior Fellow, 2023 Orange County Legislative Delegation, Chair, 2023-2024 Smart Growth America, State Legislator Champions Institute, First Cohort Member, 2023 Aspen Institute of Germany’s Transatlantic Cohort, selected to participate in the Aspen Institute of Germany’s Transatlantic Democracy Laboratory with a focus on climate and energy policy, 2022 HOPE Partnership, Capital Campaign Steering Committee Member, 2020-2022 University of Central Florida (UCF) Women's and Gender Studies Advisory Council, Advisory Board Member, 2012-2022 UCF College of Arts & Humanities Dean’s Executive Council, Member, September 2019-present US Global Leader Coalition, Florida Advisory Committee Member, July 2019-present UCF Nonprofit Management Advisor Board, Member, 2017-present Valencia College Peace and Justice Initiative, Advisory Board Member, 2014-present Orlando Gay Chorus, Board Member, 2021 Winter Park Playhouse, Board Member, 2021 National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL), Florida’s State Lead, 2020 Highlights First Iranian-American elected to any public office in Florida Florida League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2025, 2026 Watermark Magazine , Favorite Local Politician, 2026 Watermark Magazine , Greatest Ally to the Local Community, 2026 New York Magazine , 25 Young(ish) New Democrats to Watch, 2025 Orlando Magazine , Best Community Leader, Best of ORL, 2025 Florida Public Media, Florida Public Media Champion Award, 2024 Guardian Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Women Breaking Barriers and Blazing Trails Honoree, 2024 Orlando Magazine , 50 Most Powerful People of 2024 in Orlando: Politics & Government Orlando Weekly , Best of Orlando Awards, Elected Official of the Year, 2023, 2024 The CLEO Institute, Leadership Circle, 2024 The Florida Public Health Association, Legislative Award, 2024 UCF Women and Gender Studies Department, Alumni of Distinction, 2024 Watermark Magazine , Wave Awards for Favorite Local Politician, 2022, 2023, 2024 Watermark Magazine , Wave Awards for Greatest Ally to the Local Community, 2022, 2024 Florida Education Association, Champion of Public Education Award, 2023 Healthy Start Coalition of Orange County, Outstanding Public Official, 2022, 2023 Legal Services Clinic of the Puerto Rican Bar Association of Florida, Excellence Award, 2023 Powerful IDEA Awards, Awardee for State Legislative Candidate, 2023 UCF School of Public Administration, Public Service Leadership Award, 2023 WUCF-TV Champion, 2023 Americans for the Arts, Public Leadership in the Arts Award, 2022 Florida Association for Theatre Education, Outstanding Theatre Arts Legislator, 2022 Florida PTA, Legislator of the Year, 2022 National Diaper Bank Network Champions Award, 2022 Pace Center For Girls, Orange Legislator of The Year, 2022 Orlando Magazine , Orlando’s 50 Most Powerful People, 2021, 2022 Orlando Weekly , Readers’ Choice, Best Local Politician, 2020, 2021, 2022 Share the Care of Central Florida, Outstanding Advocate of the Year, 2022 The Pride Chamber, Community Champion, 2022 Watermark Magazine , Wave Awards for Favorite Local Activist, 2022 Delta Kappa Gamma, Legislative Friend of Education Award, 2021 Florida Education Association, Friend of Public Education Award, 2021 Orlando Magazine , Best Community Leader, 2021 Orlando Magazine , Women of the Year, 2021 UCF Public Administration Research Conference, presented "In Her Own Words: The Impact of Poverty on Health Care Access and Outcomes," 2021 Democratic Women’s Club of Florida, Legislator of the Year, 2020 Equality Florida, Voice For Equality Award, 2020 Florida Chapter National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Central Unit, Elected Official of the Year, 2020 Florida Council Against Sexual Violence, Legislative Leadership Award, 2020 National Guard Association of Florida, Mr. Charles Maddox Patriotism Award, 2020 Orlando Sentinel , Central Floridian of the Year, Finalist, 2020 Run For Something, Virtual Vanguard Award, 2020 The LGBT+ Center Orlando, Champion of Equality Award, 2020 UCF, 2020 Distinguished Alumnus, 2020 Iranian American Bar Association Northern Californian Chapter, Distinguished Elected Official Award, 2019 Orlando Magazine , 50 Most Powerful People, noted as one of the most power people in Central Florida, 2019 UCF Public Administration Research Conference, presented "Evidence-Based Policymaking: Using Big Data to Evaluate Public Sector Innovation and Improve Organizational Performance," 2019 Orlando Magazine , 50 Most Powerful People, noted as a "Powerful Force" in Central Florida and one of fifteen to watch, 2018 Watermark Magazine , Orlando’s Most Remarkable Person, December 2018 Orange County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC), Cannon Porta Award, 2017 Orlando Magazine , 50 Most Powerful People, noted as one of the most powerful Central Floridians who are shaping Orlando, 2017 Central Florida Women's Resource Center, Outstanding Women Award, 2016 Leadership Florida, Connect Florida Class VII Graduate, 2016 Leadership Orlando, Class 91 Leadership Orlando Graduate, 2016 UCF College of Health and Public Affairs, Alumni Achievement Award, 2016 UCF, 30 Under 30 Award, 2016 Women's Media Center, Progressive Women's Voices, 2016 Orlando Sentinel , Central Florida 100, 2015 UCF Women's and Gender Studies Program, proclamation May 20th "Anna V. Eskamani Service Learning Day," 2015 Emerge USA, Community Service Award, 2014 Girl Scouts of Citrus Council, Women of Distinction nomination, 2014 SMART Research Grant Recipient, conducted research on student voter apathy, 2012 Society of Professional Journalists, Region 3 Mark of Excellence Award, 3rd place General Column Writing, 2012 UCF, Order of Pegasus, 2012 UCF, Top Honor Graduate, 2012 Academic Research Florida Political Science Association, presented "Intimate Partner Violence Behind Closed Doors, The Connection Between Violence and Collective Efficacy," March 2017 Public Administration Research Conference, presented "A Summer Storm, How Florida Planned Parenthood Navigated Crisis Communication with New Media," April 2016 International Women's Issues Conference, presented "Global Conception Program & Their Potential Impact on US Teen Birth Rate," February 2014 Information & Policy Analysis Center Conference, presented "Moving Women Forward: The Lack of Female Representation in US Politics," February 2013