Originally Posted on July 9, 2017
Jennifer Leslie states, “after reaching a certain age, I began to feel ‘like’ I could handle just about anything. Speaking in public was not one of them. Working in the role of Florida Senate District 38 Health Task Force Chair, did not prepare me to be an Emcee, a role that never in my life was I ever brave enough to take on. Yet, on the night of May 25th, 2017, I had no choice.
Over the years I have ‘learnt’ that – one of the key skills to overcoming adversities is to adapt to given situations and move forward. That, is why I have now made history – being the first Jamaican/American woman to Chair the Health Task Force within the two Florida legislative chambers for North Miami/South Florida: Both Florida House of Representatives (District 108) AND The Florida Senate (District 38).
On May 25th, it became apparent that “through God I can do all things.” Thank God for my intuition that directed me to nervously stay calm, and just do it!”
