Senator Stephen R. Wise
Senator Stephen R. Wise
State of Florida
Senator Wise was elected to the Florida House of representatives in 1988 and served until the year 2000 when he left the House to run for the Florida Senate.
In the Senate, Senator Wise chairs the Committee on Education, Pre-K-12; and serves on the Budget, Community Affairs, Government Oversight and Accountability, Rules, and Regulated Industries committees among others.
Senator Wise is the Founding President of the Florida Council for Resource Development, served as the Vice President of Development at the Florida Community College at Jacksonville College, and sat on the Board of the National Council for Resource Development.
Other Public Service
- Jacksonville City Council Education Task Force, 2002
- Florida Workforce Development Board, 2002
- State Job Training Coordinating Council, 1988-1995
- Jacksonville Landmarks Commission, 1985-1987
- Governor's Council on Handicapped Concerns, Chairman, 1984
Affiliations
- Council of State Governments Justice Center, Board of Directors, 2007
- Education Commission of the States, Steering Committee, 2007-present
- FL Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, 2007
- Worksource Board, 2000-present
- Jobs for Florida Graduates: Board Member and Executive Committee Treasurer, 1998 to present
- Keepsafe, 1995-2000
- Angelwood, 1994-2000
- Sav-a-Child, 1994-Present
- Opportunity Development Inc., President 1986-1995
- Arthritis Foundation, Vice President, 1979-1985
- Old St. Luke's Restoration Secretary, 1978-1985
Highlights
- Florida Council for Resource Development, Founding President
- Published numerous articles and chapters in three major books on fundraising
- Has a patent for an elementary school hurdle
- Florida Community College at Jacksonville College Development, Vice President
- National Council for Resource Development Board, four 1-year terms
- Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Two-Year College Advisory Board, four years