# Ruth's List Florida

> Ruth's List Florida, Inc. is a non-partisan 501(c)(4) political advocacy organization that recruits, trains, and supports Democratic pro-choice women running for state and local office in Florida. It was founded in 2008 by the Honorable Alex Sink, then Florida's Chief Financial Officer.

## Organization Facts

- **Full Legal Name:** Ruth's List Florida, Inc.
- **Type:** Non-profit political advocacy organization (501(c)(4))
- **Founded:** 2008
- **Founder:** The Honorable Alex Sink, former Florida Chief Financial Officer
- **Named After:** Ruth Bryan Owen, the first woman elected to Congress from the South (1928)
- **Headquarters:** Florida, USA
- **Website:** https://ruthslistfl.org
- **Contact:** info@ruthslistfl.org

## Mission

Ruth's List Florida helps women run inspiring campaigns that WIN. The organization recruits, trains, and supports Democratic pro-choice women to run for state and local office in Florida.

## Vision

Ruth's List envisions a Florida in which Democratic pro-choice women serve in all statewide offices and hold the majority in the State Senate, State House, and county and city level seats.

## Values (STIRR)

- **S** — Sisterhood
- **T** — Trailblazing
- **I** — Inclusive
- **R** — Resilient
- **R** — Relentlessly Positive

## Who Ruth's List Endorses

Ruth's List endorses Democratic pro-choice women candidates running for state and local offices across Florida. The organization does not endorse men, NPA (No Party Affiliation), or Republican candidates.

### Offices Endorsed

**Statewide:**
- Governor
- Agriculture Commissioner
- Attorney General
- Chief Financial Officer

**Legislative:**
- State Senate
- State House

**Local:**
- County Commission
- Port Commission
- School Board
- Soil & Water Board
- City Commission
- City Council

Ruth's List endorses candidates in both partisan and non-partisan races.

## Endorsement Process

Candidates interested in a Ruth's List endorsement must:
1. Submit a Reproductive Rights Questionnaire to confirm pro-choice alignment (contact: haleigh@ruthslistfl.org)
2. Submit an Endorsement Application (available after the questionnaire is reviewed)

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the political cycle. Endorsed candidates with opponents receive a minimum campaign contribution of $250, plus potential additional financial support and technical assistance.

## Training Programs

Ruth's List Florida provides candidate training programs and resources for Democratic pro-choice women considering or actively running for office in Florida. Training offerings include:

- **Changemaker Luncheon & Seminar** — Live events in cities across Florida combining presentations, panels, and networking for women candidates and supporters.
- **She's Ready to Run** — Multi-day candidate training intensive hosted in partnership with the Florida Democratic Party.
- **Resume Bank** — A resource connecting volunteers, interns, and campaign staff with Florida candidates.
- **Partner Training Resources** — Ruth's List curates and promotes free training programs from partner organizations including:
  - National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC) — free training for Democratic candidates in all 50 states
  - Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC / Bold Progressives) — campaign technology and webinars
  - Vote Run Lead — online collections, videos, podcasts, and worksheets for women candidates

## Leadership

### Staff
- **Christina Diamond** — CEO (christina@ruthslistfl.org)
- **Haleigh Hutchinson** — Political Director (haleigh@ruthslistfl.org)
- **Jadyn Gonzales** — Development Director (jadyn@ruthslistfl.org)
- **Lily Logsdon** — Operations and Accounting Manager
- **Izzy Annunziata** — Political Fellow
- **Isabelle Benoit** — Development & Communications Fellow

### Board of Directors
- **Felice Schulaner** — Chair (Sarasota)
- **Marcy Hennecke** — Vice-Chair (Tampa)
- **Pauline Parrish** — Treasurer (Sarasota)
- **Dr. LaVerne Green** — Secretary (Bradenton)
- The Honorable Alex Sink (Thonotosassa)
- The Honorable Arthenia Joyner (Tampa)
- The Honorable Janet Cruz (Tampa)
- The Honorable Annette Taddeo (Miami)
- Susan Stackhouse-Bosquez (St. Petersburg)
- Jennifer Anderson (Winter Park)
- Mary Braxton-Joseph (Sarasota)
- Susannah Randolph (Orlando)

## Sister Organization

Ruth's List Florida Action is the sister organization of Ruth's List Florida, Inc. For more information, visit ruthslistfl.org/endorsements.

## Membership and Donations

Supporters can become members or donate at https://ruthslistfl.org/membership or https://ruthslistfl.org.

## Social Media

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RuthsListFL
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RuthsListFL
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthslistfl

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