Diversity Advisory Council

This Council works to facilitate communication between County government and its diverse populations, addressing matters related to diversity that are important to everyone.

Membership:

The membership of this Council shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and will be comprised of 22 members, two representatives from each of the following categories:

  • African American
  • Caribbean
  • Far East Asian
  • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Indian Asian
  • Middle Eastern
  • Native American
  • Northern & Southern European
  • People with Disabilities
  • At-Large (identification with a specific category not required)

Terms:

Each term for a member is two years.

Authority

Board of County Commissioner's Resolution R-12-113, adopted August 2, 2012. Amended by R16-009 extending, concluding, and staggering certain terms of appointment.

Meetings

Monthly, 2nd Wednesday, 6:30 PM
County Center, 26th Floor
Conference Room A & B
601 E Kennedy Blvd., Tampa

Contact

Eli Rodriguez
Manager, Hispanic Affairs
Office of Community Affairs
County Center, 21st Floor
601 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-8622

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Members

Member Category Dates of Service
Brandi Boyer
African American 09/07/2023 -
09/30/2025
Mr. Mark Hart African American 01/12/2022-
01/12/2024
Dr. Arnita Walls Pickett  At-Large 01/19/2023 -
01/19/2025 
Ms. Laura Tucker At-Large  06/07/2023 -
06/07/2025

Caribbean
Ms. Jennifer De Jesus Carribbean 06/07/2023-
06/07/2025
Ms. Minh-Anh Nguyen Far East Asian 01/12/2022-
01/12/2024
Jane Tran
Far East Asian 09/07/2023 -
09/30/2025
Jomar Lopez Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender 09/07/2023 -
09/30/2025
Alonso Mejia Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender  09/07/2023 -
09/30/2025
Ms. Danielle Gutierrez Hispanic / Latino 01/12/2022-
01/12/2024
Ms. Natalie Libscomb  Hispanic / Latino  01/19/2023 -
01/19/2025 
Ms. Janelle Khargie Indian Asian 12/04/2019-
01/12/2024*
  Indian Asian  
Mr. Jamal Abadi Middle Eastern 12/04/2019-
01/12/2024*

Middle Eastern
Ms. Stacey Carter Native American 01/12/2022-
01/12/2024

Native American  
Teodoro Boscaino
Northern & Southern European 09/07/2023 -
09/30/2025
  Northern & Southern European  
Ms. Cynthia Cook People with Disabilities 01/19/2023 -
01/19/2025
Ms. Jennifer Shiver People with Disabilities  06/07/2023 -
06/07/2025

* Reappointment