Sen. Shevrin Jones | Changemaker of the Week

Shevrin Jones is a Florida State Senator who represents District 35. He also represented House District 101 from 2012 to 2020.

Prior to become a legislator, Sen. Jones was an A.P. Chemistry teacher for Broward County Public Schools. He is the Founder of LEAD Nation, one of South Florida’s top youth organizations for leadership development training. In its 10 years of youth empowerment, LEAD Nation still maintains a 100% high school graduation rate among its participants. He currently serves as the Executive Director of Florida Reading Corps, a program which helps struggling students become successful readers.

He has been able to put politics aside and pass meaningful legislation, even while being a member of the minority party. Some of his bipartisan legislation includes:

* Safety and oversight for athletic coaches for youth athletic teams

* Police body cameras

* Advocating and procuring funding for youth mentorship

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