Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Frederica Wilson

How Frederica Wilson built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Frederica Wilson is a U.S. Representative for Florida's 24th congressional district, serving since 2011. Her district encompasses a significant portion of eastern Miami-Dade County, including Miami's majority-black precincts. She is known for her political career and advocacy. Wilson also drew national attention for her public remarks concerning the death of Trayvon Martin in 2012.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

1992: Joined Miami-Dade County School Board

In 1992, Frederica Wilson left her position as principal to serve on the Miami-Dade County School Board and started the 5,000 Role Models of Excellence mentoring program.

1998: Elected to Florida House of Representatives

In 1998, Frederica Wilson was elected to represent the 104th district in the Florida House of Representatives.

2002: Elected to Florida Senate

In 2002, Frederica Wilson was elected to represent the 33rd district in the Florida Senate.

2006: Became Minority Leader Pro Tempore

In 2006, Frederica Wilson served as Minority Leader Pro Tempore in the Florida Senate, then became Minority Whip.

2010: Elected to Congress

In 2010, Frederica Wilson was elected to Congress after term limits prevented her from running again in the Florida Senate.

2010: Senate Run

In 2010, Kendrick Meek ran for a seat in the Senate, creating the vacancy that Frederica Wilson later filled upon her election.

2011: Became a U.S. Representative

In 2011, Frederica Wilson became a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Florida's 24th congressional district.

2011: Anti-Hazing Campaign

In 2011, Frederica Wilson participated in an anti-hazing campaign after the death of Robert Champion Jr., a drum major at Florida A&M.

2011: Wilson became Congresswoman

In 2011, Wilson became a Congresswoman, after the FBI building funding was secured in 2009.

2012: Proposed ban of tutoring companies

In 2012, Frederica Wilson proposed banning tutoring companies from exploiting vulnerable children, suggesting that funds would be better spent on hiring teachers.