Full Name:
Patricia Hawkins Williams
Gender:
Female
Family:
6 Children: Jay, Jaleesa, Ronia, Katherine, Maxwell, Nicki
Birth Place:
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Home City:
Pompano Beach, FL
Religion:
Baptist
MA, Business Administration, University of Phoenix, 2007
MA, Human Resources Development Management, University of Phoenix, 2007
BS, Business Administration, University of Phoenix, 2006
Bachelor's, Educational Instruction, Nova Southeastern University, 1999-2002
Certificate, Medical Management, Concorde Career Institute- Miramar, 1991-1993
Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, District 98, 2022-2024
Commissioner, City of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, 2008-2022
Candidate, Florida State House of Representatives, District 92, 2018-2022
Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, District 92, 2016-2022
Candidate, Florida State Senate, District 92, 2020
Vice Mayor, City of Lauderdale Lakes, 2011
Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Florida State House of Representatives
Former Member, Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives
Former Member, Education Committee, Florida State House of Representatives
Former Member, Health and Human Services Committee, Florida State House of Representatives
Former Member, Joint Committee on Legislative Auditing, Florida State House of Representatives
Former Member, Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives
Former Committee Member, Lauderdale Lakes Planning and Zoning Board
Former Member, Local, Federal & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives
Former Ranking Minority Member, PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives
Former Member, PreK-12 Innovation Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives
Former Member, Rules Committee, Florida State House of Representatives
Treasurer, Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, Incorporated, 2010-2011
Assistant Secretary, Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, Incorporated, 2009-2010
Substitute Teacher, Broward County Public Schools, 2014-2015
Director, Christ United Methodist Church Childcare Center, 2012-2014
Chair, American Cancer Society, 2010
Member, Broward Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, present
Founder, Females On A Mission, present
Former Member, Broward League of Cities Leadership Development Committee
Former Chair, Lauderdale Lakes School Advisory Board
Priority Issues:
Where I stand on the issues:
I will continue to advocate for Micro Business Development thatwill provide the resources necessary to create an economically productive environment for both Youth and senior engagement opportunities throughout District 92.
I will continue to pursue aggressively the development ofprograms that will prepare the potential workforce of District 92 with the skills necessary to secure 21st Century Jobs (Technological and Innovative).
I will continue to seek support for Public Safety projects thatprovide safer neighborhoods and provide our police department the training, tools and support needed to continue to improve the relationship between law enforcement and the communities being served.
I will continue to advocate for the enhancement of senior services and programs that will encourage mentorship for the youth of District 92 while exposing the seniors to technological assistance from their mentees.