FAMU and Al Lawson & Associates are partnering to honor Florida’s first African-American lieutenant governor-elect, Jennifer Carroll (seated in center with her husband and children).The university will host a black-tie gala for Carroll at on January 2, 2011 at 7 p.m. in the Alfred Lawson, Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium.
Carroll was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad West Indies and emigrated to the United States as a young child. She served her adopted nation honorably and with distinction with the United States Navy for over 20 years. She is a graduate of the University of New Mexico with a B.A. in Political Science and received her M.B.A. from St. Leo University. Carroll moved to Florida in 1986 and since living in the state started a business, 3N. & J.C. Corp., where she is president. She ran for the Florida House of Representatives in 2003 and after winning she became the first African American female Republican in the Florida Legislature’s history. As a legislator, she was appointed Deputy Majority Leader by Speaker Johnnie Byrd from 2003-2004 and served as Majority Whip from 2004-2006.
The lieutenant governor-elect is married to Nolan Carroll (left seated) of Miami and they have three children. The Carrolls currently live in Fleming Island, Florida.
Tickets to the event are $50 per person and must be purchased in advance by calling 850.222.1286.