Personal & Career

Legislative Service

• Elected to the Senate April 10, 2018, reelected subsequently

• House of Representatives, 2010-2018

Honors and Awards

• Florida Dental Association, Legislative Service Award, 2016

• Progress Florida, Florida Watch Action and America Votes, Champion of Florida's Middle Class, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

• Florida Association of Counties, County Champion Award, 2015

• Florida League of Cities, Inc., Legislative Appreciation Award, 2014

• Florida Solar Energy Industries Association, Solar Champion Award, 2014

• Palm Beach County, National Organization of Women, Susan B. Anthony, Feminist of the Year Award, 2014

• First Annual National Women's Political Caucus, Legislator of the Year, 2013

Affiliations

• Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce

• Emily's List

• Florida Association of Women Lawyers

• Florida Bar Association

• Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce

• Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce

• Greater Lantana Chamber of Commerce

• Palm Beach County Women's Chamber of Commerce

• South Palm Beach County Jewish Federation Women's Division, Board Member

Biographical Information

Occupation:Attorney

Spouse:Jeffrey Ganeles of Plainview, NY

Children:Caryn Ganeles, Steven Ganeles

Education:

• Tufts University, B.A., 1980magna cum laude
  

• George Washington University Law School, J.D., 1983Journal of International Law
  

• University of Miami, LL.M.-Estate Planning, 2002

Born:in New York City, New York. Moved to Florida in 1958.

Religious Affiliation:Jewish

Recreation:Skiing, travel, tennis, reading