Legislator Profile

Former Florida Representative Yolly Roberson (Y) (D)
The information below was accurate during the legislator's active term.
Yolly Roberson (Y)
CONTACT INFORMATION
District Address:
Suite 600
633 NE 167th Street
N. Miami Beach, FL 33162-2444
(305) 650-0022

Capitol Address:
210 House Office Bldg.
402 S. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
(850) 488-7088
Email:
yolly.roberson@myfloridahouse.gov
political profile
  • House District:104
  • First Elected:2002
  • Terms Out:2010
  • Party:Democrat
  • Delegations:Miami-Dade
  • District Information:view district 104 map
  • Legislative Service:Elected to the House in 2002, reelected subsequently
    Democratic Whip 2004-2006
PERSONAL INFO
  • Born:October 26, 1955, Mirebalais, Haiti
  • Moved to Florida:
  • Religious Affiliation:Baptist
  • Education:University of Massachusetts/Boston, B.S.N., 1983
    New England School of Law, J.D., 1988
  • Occupation:Attorney
  • Spouse:
  • Children:Karamie Brutus
  • Affiliations:Florida Association for Women Lawyers
    Florida Nurses Association 2001-present
    Massachusetts Bar Association 1988-present
    Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 2001-present
    The Florida Bar Association 1991-present
  • Highlights:African-American Achievers Award Recognition of Achievements and Ongoing Pursuit of Excellence
    Association of Black Health-System Pharmacists Award
    Business and Professional Women/USA, Outstanding Achievements Award
    Caribbean Cultural Coalition Certificate of Achievement for exhibiting commitment, untiring effort, and leadership toward the betterment of our community
    Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc.'s Recognition for strong leadership, dedication, commitment, and relentless efforts to improve the lives of the citizens of South Florida
    Florida League of Nursing Outstanding Service Award
    Minority Business Advocate for Broward County/Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) in Florida Award
    South Miami Haitian Baptist Youth Award
    The Caribbean American Democratic Club of Broward County Community Builder Award
    The Florida Nurses Association, Legislator of the Year Award
    The Haitian American Nurses Association of Florida, Outstanding Achievements Award
    The Professional Group Home Outstanding Support Award
    The Progressive Officers Club Outstanding Service Award
    Women's Committee of One Hundred Trail Blazer Award
  • Former Service:Public Defender, Boston, Massachusetts
    Senior Assistant Attorney General, Fort Lauderdale
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