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About the FFRW
The Florida Federation of Republican Women (FFRW) is a statewide organization dedicated to providing structure and support for women who champion conservative values, influence public policy, develop candidates, and help elect Republican leaders across the great, free state of Florida. Our mission is to educate, equip, empower, and expand the impact of women in politics.
FFRW is a member of the largest Republican women’s political organizations in the nation - the National Federation of Republican Women. We remain steadfast in the core principles of the Republican Party—government by the people and the belief that engaged citizens are essential to an effective democracy. As a hard-working grassroots organization, the FFRW influences policy at the local, state, and national levels.
The Federation actively supports Republican candidates while fostering strength, unity, and coordinated political action. We encourage Republican women to run for office and provide training to help them become effective leaders at every level of government and within the Republican Party.
With 50 FFRW clubs across the state, there is a place for every Republican woman in the Federation. Members stay informed and engaged through monthly newsletters, timely communications, and local and statewide meetings designed to broaden knowledge, strengthen unity, and increase political impact.
FFRW keeps its members active by offering year-round volunteer opportunities and encouraging participation in special assignments, committee leadership, and campaign projects that advance conservative values and strengthen our party organization.
FFRW Executive Committee
Melissa Beaudoin
President
Teresa Snipes
First Vice President
Deborah Stone
Second Vice President
Marsha Thoemke
Third Vice President
Kathi Lewis
Secretary
Cynthia West
Assistant Secretary
Lynn Stafford
Treasurer
Carol Mangan
Assistant Treasurer
Kim Black
Member-at-Large
Gina Shank
Member-at-Large
Terry Castro
Member-at-Large
Charlotte White
District Executive
Barbara Price
Immediate Past President
District Representatives
District 1: Jennifer Schaffner
Counties: Bay, Escambia, Holmes, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, Washington
Clubs: Escambia FRWC, FRW of Okaloosa, Walton RWF
District 2: Carolyn Mann
Counties: Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla
Clubs: FRW of the Forgotten Coast, Niceville RWF, Tallahassee WCF, Wakulla RWCF
District 3: Dotty McPherson - Interim
Counties: Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison, Suwanee, Taylor
Clubs: Heart of FL FRW, Keystone FRW, FRW of North Central FL
District 4: Anastasia Long
Counties: Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Union
Clubs: Atlantic FRW, Clay, RWC of Duval, FRW of Fleming Island, FRW of Nassau, St. John RWF
District 5: Debbie Hagey
Counties: Alachua, Citrus, Lake, Levy, Marion, Sumter
Clubs: Golden Triangle FRWC, Lake FRW, Southern Diamonds FRW, Sumter FRW, RW of the Villages
District 6: Xiaoqi Wang
Counties: Brevard, Flagler, Indian River, Volusia
Clubs: FRW in Action, Brevard FRW, Coastal FRW, Vero Beach RWF
District 7: Joy Ashlock
Counties: Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole
Clubs: NW Orange RWF, Orlando RWF, Seminole RWF, Suburban RWF, West Orange RWF, Pine Hills FRW, Central FL FRW, Swan City RWF
District 8: Roxanne Buntin
Counties: Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Hernando
Clubs: Hillsborough WRF, Pasco FRW, Pinellas FRW, Plant City, Tampa RWF,
Valrico Area FRW
District 9: Allison Sneed
Counties: Desoto, Hardee, Manatee, Sarasota
Clubs: Gulf Coast RWF
District 10: Vacant
Counties: Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee
Clubs: Lee RWF, WRC of Naples, Peace River, RW of SW FL
District 11: Susan Cedeno
Counties: Highlands, Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie
Clubs: Treasure Coast WRCF
District 12: Michele Merrell
Counties: Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach
Clubs: Broward WRCF, FR Ladies of Liberty, FRW of Miami Beach, Palm Beach FRW
FFRW Past Presidents
1950 - 1952 Mrs. Wesley Garrison
1952 - 1954 Mrs. Harold McGeorge
1955 - 1957 Mrs. Carl L. Smith
1957 - 1959 Mrs. Lloyd F. Greene
1959 - 1961 Mrs. Robert R. Huber
1961 - 1963 Mrs. Charles R. Fischer
1963 - 1965 Mrs. May Harwood
1965 - 1969 Hon. Mary Grizzle
1969 - 1971 Mrs. Edward F. Butler
Mrs. Valerie Humphrey
Mrs. Mrs. Jackie Wells
1971 Mrs. Valarie Humphrey
1973 - 1977 Jackie Wells
1977 - 1979 Jean Pipes
1979 - 1983 Carol Carter
1983 Angel Bradley
1985 - 1989 Pat Barton
1990 - 1992 Alis Freeland
1993 - 1997 Carole Jean Jordan
1998 - 2001 Vivian Freas
2003 - 2005 Judith Albetelli
2006 - 2008 Anne Voss
2006 Louise Dowd
2007 - 2008 Linda Ivell
2010 - 2012 Cindy Graves
2014 - 2016 Cynthia Henderson
2017 - 2019 Dena DeCamp
Jan 2020 Marina Woolcock
Jan 2020- Feb 2020 Michele Merrell
Feb 2020-2022 Deborah Tamargo
Jan 2022-March 2023 Maricel Cobitz
April 2023-2023 Diane Van Parys
2024 - 2025 Barbara Price
We believe in the power of women to embrace who they are, define their future, and change the world with their unique perspectives and contributions.