Legislator Profile

Florida Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith (D)
Carlos Guillermo Smith
CONTACT INFORMATION
District Address:
Suite A
508 N. Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 893-2422

Capitol Address:
218 Senate Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5017
Email:
smith.carlos.web@flsenate.gov
political profile
  • Senate District:17
  • First Elected:
  • Terms Out:2032
  • Party:Democrat
  • Delegations:Orange
  • District Information:Map
  • Legislative Service:Elected to the Florida Senate on November 5, 2024
    House of Representatives, 2016-2022
PERSONAL INFO
  • Born:12/31/1980 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Moved to Florida:
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Education:University of Central Florida, B.S., Business Administration, 2003 Harvard University, State/Local Government Program, Certificate, 2023
  • Occupation:Non-profit management
  • Spouse:Jerick Mediavilla Negron of Corozal, Puerto Rico
  • Affiliations: Equality Florida, Senior Advisor, 2023-current
    Central Florida Outreach Coordinator, 2016-2023
    Government Affairs Manager, 2015-2016
    Public Policy Fellowship, 2011-2012
    Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Board of Directors, 2020-current
    Legislative Progressive Caucus, Chair, 2017-2020
    Orange County Democratic Executive Committee, Chair, 2013-2015
    Legislative Assistant, Florida State Representative Joe Saunders, 2012-2014
    Legislative Assistant, Florida State Representative Scott Randolph, 2011-2012
    Men’s Wearhouse and Tux, Store Manager, 2006-2010
    After Hours Formalwear, Store Manager, 2003-2006
  • Highlights: Hispanic Heritage Awards, Frontier Leadership: Man of the Year, Citrus Club, 2023
    Harvey Milk Leadership Award, Dolphin Democrats, 2023
    Watermark, Most Remarkable People, 2023
    Public Leadership in the Arts Award, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2022
    Orlando Magazine, Orlando’s 50 Most Powerful People, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
    Florida Education Association, Champion of Public Education Award, 2020
    Florida PTA, Legislator of the Year Award, 2020
    Fiambrera Award, Puerto Rico Day, 2020
    Florida Alliance for Arts Education, Leadership Award, 2019
    Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, Legislative Leadership Award, 2018
    Equality Florida, Champion of Equality Award, 2018
    The LGBT+ Center Orlando, LGBT Champion of Equality Award, 2018
    Orange County Classroom Teachers Association, Defender of Public Education Award, 2018
    Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, Premios El Josco Award, 2018
    American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Leadership and Commitment to Animal Welfare Award, 2017
    Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR Florida), Bravery and Fighting for Justice Award, 2017
    Democratic Women's Club of Florida, Inc., Legislative Advocacy Award, 2017
    Florida Education Association (FEA), Freshman Legislator Friend of Public Education Award, 2017
    Florida Young Democrats, Florida Democrat of the Year, 2017
    Hispanic Federation, Trailblazer Award, 2017
    League of Women Voters of Florida, Making Democracy Work Award, 2017
    Metropolitan Business Association, Community Champion of the Year, 2017
    Mi Familia Vota, Esperanza Award, 2017
    Victory Institute, Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award, 2017
    Florida Education Association (FEA), Human and Civil Rights Leadership Award, 2016
    Florida Young Democrats, Advocate of the Year, 2016
    Out Magazine OUT100's The Survivors and Heroes of Pulse, 2016
    Watermark, Most Remarkable Person, 2015