Experience and RELATIONSHIPS ARE THE KEY TO SUCCESS
ADVOCATE SINCE 1996
LONGTIME ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS
LONGTIME ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS
Susan Goldstein's first advocacy effort was to create and fund therapeutic intervention programs for children with Autism. She began her advocacy after her daughter was diagnosed.
LONGTIME ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS
LONGTIME ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS
LONGTIME ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS
Speaker Richard Corcoran was a Legislative Aide for Marco Rubio when Susan Goldstein served in the Florida House of Representatives. His institutional knowledge and experience has driven his continued rise to leadership.
LIFETIME PUBLIC SERVANTS
LONGTIME ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS
FUNDRAISING FOR OUR MOST VULNERABLE
Despite term limits, many members continue their public service by running for office alternatively in both Chambers. Susan has lobbied or served with them for over 20 years.
FUNDRAISING FOR OUR MOST VULNERABLE
CRAFTING POLICY AND DRIVING CONSENSUS FOR SUCESS
FUNDRAISING FOR OUR MOST VULNERABLE
Combining efforts of clients and assisting Members raising funds for their favorite charities is a priority for Susan.
CRAFTING POLICY AND DRIVING CONSENSUS FOR SUCESS
CRAFTING POLICY AND DRIVING CONSENSUS FOR SUCESS
CRAFTING POLICY AND DRIVING CONSENSUS FOR SUCESS
Susan understands process and knows the rules. As a lawmaker and a lobbyist she has a unique understanding, insight, and wealth of experience. Her successes have earned her the credibility and respect of the Members in both Chambers and the Governors office.
CREATING RECURRING REVENUE SOURCES FOR CLIENTS
CRAFTING POLICY AND DRIVING CONSENSUS FOR SUCESS
CRAFTING POLICY AND DRIVING CONSENSUS FOR SUCESS
Susan is a big supporter of Specialty License Plates to create a recurring source of revenue for your non-profit entity. She is the 'go to' person for not only Disability and Medicaid Waiver issues but Specialty License Plates as well.
Biographical information
Expert in Financial Services and Municipal and Government Securities
Former Proprietary Fixed Income Bond Trader for 17 years. Compliance Officer for 3 years. Licensed General Securities Principal and Trading Supervisor.
For 12 years Susan served as Vice President and Manager of Fixed Income Trading at ABN AMRO Bank and Interstate Johnson Lane, now Wachovia.
LICENSES AND DESIGNATIONS: NYSE/NASD General Securities Principal; Municipal & Government Securities Principal; Trading Supervisor; Life, Health and Variable Annuities Insurance Agent
Decades of Advocacy and Public Service
Civic and Community Service:
Former Member Florida House of Representatives, House District 97, West Broward, 2004-06
Director, Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists, 2009-present
Vice Chair, Florida Junior Golf Council, 2009 – present
Board Member First Tee of Miami, 2006 – present
Board Member Autism Services Grant Council, 2009 – present
Founder/Editor, Floridians for the Future of the Developmentally Disabled, FFDDNews.com, 2007 – present
Board Member The Family Café, 2009 – 2016
Vice President and Legislative Chair, Autism Society, State of Florida, 1996-04
Executive Committee and Legislative Chair, Broward Exceptional Student Education Advisory1997-04
Florida DCF-ACHA Developmental Services Redesign Stakeholders Committee, 2002-04
Board Member Florida ARF (Association of Rehabilitative Facilities) Parent Member, 2002-06
Executive Board and Public Policy Chair, Broward County YMCA, 1999-03
Past Service and Affiliations:
Constituency Board, University of Miami Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Director, Florida Specialty License Plate Association
Board of Governors, Nova Southeastern University Ralph J. Baudhuin Oral School
Board Member The Victory School, Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center
North Broward Preparatory School, Trustee
National Autism Society Business and Finance Committee
Advisory Board, Developmental Disabilities Council - Florida Inclusive Child Care Project
Secretary, District Advisory Council Broward County School District
Director, Board Chair, South Florida Virtual Charter School Board
Medicaid Match Committee, Ad Hoc Budget Committee
Superintendent's Steering Committee
North Area District Advisory Council
Awards and Recognition
2020 Autism In Action Impact Award, Jacksonville School for Autism
2014 The Sandra DeLucca Developmental Center Honoree
2013 The Florida Wildflower Foundation Honoree
2010 Coalition of McKay Scholarship Schools
2009 Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, University of Miami, Nova Southeastern Honoree
2009 Officer William Williams Community Service Award, Sandra DeLucca Developmental Center
2008 Woman of the Year Volunteer, The Junior League of Boca Raton
2007 Centers for Autism and Related Disabilities, Legislative Award
2006 Gracias Award, Hispanic Unity of Florida, Senior Services Center
2006 Voices for Children Award, Bubel / Clay Aiken Foundation
2006 Woman of Vision Award, Weizmann Institute of Science
2006 Legislator of the Year Award, ARC, Florida Association for Retarded Citizens
2006 Honor Roll, Florida Chamber of Commerce
2005 Legislative Appreciation Award, Florida Association of Behavior Analysts
2005 Friend of Free Enterprise Award, Associated Builders and Contractors
2005 Developmental Disabilities Council, Outstanding Legislator Award
2005 Hearts for the Arts Award, National Autism Registry
2004 Champion for Children Award, Mailman Segal Institute, Nova Southeastern University
2004 Global Communities of Support, Honoree 2003 First Lady of Broward, Broward County Fair
2002 Outstanding Volunteer, Autism Society of Florida
2001 Child Advocate of the Year, Broward Children's Consortium
2001 Sol ‘Shero’ Award, Miami Heat 2001 President's Award, YMCA
strategy-communication-message delivery
Crafting Policy and Budgets
Crafting Policy and Budgets
Crafting Policy and Budgets
Working with Legislators educating them on the issues and convincing them to take action, solve problems and create programs.
Navigating the Process
Crafting Policy and Budgets
Crafting Policy and Budgets
Securing bill sponsorship and working through the Legislative committee process and the Executive veto process to achieve success in policy and funding initiatives critical to our clients' needs.
Message Delivery
Crafting Policy and Budgets
Message Delivery
Creating constituency unification, effective messaging and testimonials, for respectful delivery to decision makers.
