López, Johanna

House · District 43
11/06/24 - 11/03/26

Democrat Orange View original ↗

Leadership Roles Minority (Democratic) Deputy Whip (2024-2026) Biographical Information City of Residence: Orlando Occupation: Public Relations and Civic Engagement Strategist Child(ren): Esteban, Giovanna, Alondra, Gianna Grandchild(ren): Eliza Education: Universidad de Puerto Rico, BA, Hispanic Studies; Higher Education, MA Ed; Florida K-12 Spanish Certification; Nonprofit Management Certification Born: February 18 1972 Aguadilla, Puerto Rico Moved to Florida: 1998 Religious Affiliation: Christian Recreational Interest: animal lover, gym, karaoke, salsa dancing, writing, researching, youth mentorship, volleyball Legislative Service Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2022, reelected subsequently Other Public Services Orange County School District, School Board Member, District 2, 2018-2022 Affiliations Orlando Regional REALTOR® Foundation, Board of Trustees, 2025-present Greater Orlando Builders Association, Member, 2024-present League of Women Voters of Orange County, Member, 2024-present Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, Member, 2024-present Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Advisory Council, 2018 Harvard Graduate School of Education, Superintendent’s Public Education Leadership Project, 2017 AP College Board, Professional Leadership Committee, Spanish Language and Culture Course, 2010-2016 Highlights Puerto Rican Day at the Capitol, Helping Hands Award, 2023 The Farmworker Association of Florida, Recognition Award, 2023 Escuela de Bomba y Plena Tata Cepeda, Afro-Latinx Award, 2022 National Association of Social Workers, Elected Official of the Year, 2021 Successful Initiative to Change Stonewall Jackson Middle School to Roberto Clemente Middle School, 2021 Honor in the Congressional Record by Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy, 2021 National Association for Bilingual Education, Leadership Award, 2019 Mujeres Destacadas en Educación Recipient, 2017 Orange County Public Schools, Teacher of the Year, 2017 National Queen Smith Award for Commitment to Urban Public Education, 2016 Life Changer of the Year Award, 2016 Florida State Senate, Proclamation for Contribution in Education, 2016 Walt Disney World, Honorary Citizenship Award, 2016 State of Florida, Macy’s Teacher of the Year, Magic of Leadership Recipient, 2016 Florida Governor, Shine Award for Inspirational Teachers, 2016 Florida Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, Wings of Inspiration Award, 2016 Casa de Puerto Rico, Coqui de Oro Award, 2016 Taste of Puerto Rico, Education Contribution Award, 2016 Coca-Cola, Educator of Distinction Award, 2015