Governor Scott Announces Ninth Class of Gubernatorial Fellows
TALLAHASSEE – Governor Rick Scott today announced the members of the ninth class of the Gubernatorial Fellows Program. Students participating in the program will gain first-hand experience in state government.
“I applaud these students for their outstanding academic, leadership and service-oriented accomplishments,” said Governor Scott. “This program will provide them with on-the-job leadership training for successful careers in the public or private sector.”
After a competitive application and interview process, students were selected based on their outstanding leadership skills, strong academic achievement, community activism, and their desire to serve the people of Florida. They will work in the Executive Office of the Governor or in the Governor’s agencies, depending on their interests and area of study. Fellows will be expected to work a minimum of 20 hours each week and will receive an hourly wage for their time on the job. To broaden the Fellows’ exposure to state government and enhance their experience, they will also meet weekly as a group to participate in educational activities such as presentations, press conferences, policy briefings or to conduct community service.
The following 10 students have been selected as the ninth Gubernatorial Fellows class:
- Robert “Alex” Andrade, 24, of Ft. Lauderdale, third year law student at the University of Florida Levin College Of Law. He holds a bachelor’s degree in advertising from the University of Florida. Department of Transportation
- Emily Colon, 26, of Maple Grove, Minnesota, graduate student in public administration at the University of South Florida. She holds an associate’s degree from Manatee Community College (State College of Florida) and a bachelor’s degree in international business from the University of South Florida. Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Courtney Coppola, 22, of Destin, graduate student in applied American politics and policy at Florida State University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Florida State University. Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Matletha Fuller, 21, of South Bay, graduate student in public administration at Florida State University. She holds bachelors’ degrees in political science and English from the University of Florida. Department of Health
- Courtney McCowen, 26, of Shalimar, third-year law student at The Florida State University College of Law. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Georgia. Department of Juvenile Justice
- David Mica Jr., 30, of Tallahassee, third-year law student at The Florida State University College of Law. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Florida. Executive Office of the Governor
- Carlos Paez, 23, of Miami, graduate student in political science at Florida State University. He holds an associate’s degree from Miami Dade College and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Florida State University. Department of Elder Affairs
- Shavecca M. Snead, 37, of Albany, Georgia, doctoral candidate in higher education at Florida State University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in visual art from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia and a Master’s degree in drawing from the University of Florida. Department of Children and Families
- Margaret Spicer, 24, of Jupiter, third-year law student at The Florida State University College of Law. She holds bachelors’ degrees in political science and international affairs from Florida State University. Department of Economic Opportunity
- Terrence S. Williams, 23, of Mulberry, graduate student in public administration at Florida State University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in social science from Florida State University. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
This year the program started August 12, 2013 and ends on May 9, 2014. Students are enrolled in classes at Florida State University in Tallahassee or through distance-learning courses provided by their home institutions.
For more information and eligibility requirements for the Gubernatorial Fellowship Program, please visit www.floridafellows.com or call the Gubernatorial Fellows office at (850) 717-9224. Applications for the 2014/2015 Gubernatorial Fellows Class will be available online from October 1, 2013 through March 3, 2014.