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Belinda Keiser, Vice Chancellor of Keiser University, candidate for Florida’s 25th Senate District, announced that she has been endorsed by the Florida Police Benevolent Association.“The Florida Police Benevolent Association proudly endorses Belinda Keiser for Florida District 25,” stated Matt Puckett, Executive Director. “On behalf of all Florida law enforcement officers, correctional officers, probation officers, emergency communications and civilian personnel throughout the state, we encourage all of our members and those who support our laws to vote for Belinda Keiser”.
Keiser responded, “I want to sincerely thank the Florida PBA for their endorsement. The men and women in uniform will have a voice in Tallahassee that they can count on. They sacrifice so much to keep our families safe, we need to honor their commitment and fight for them.”
About Belinda Keiser
Belinda Keiser has devoted her career to advancing Florida’s economic and workforce development, global competitiveness, education and healthcare communities. In addition to serving on various governmental boards, Mrs. Keiser is the Vice Chancellor of Keiser University (KU), currently serving for over 30 years, and is an advocate for students’ accessibility to higher education and talent development.
She most recently served as a member of the Constitution Revision Commission appointed by Governor Rick Scott. Florida is the only state in the Union with a Constitution Revision Commission. The 37-member commission meets only once every 20 years to make recommendations for amendments to our State’s Constitution for consideration by Florida voters.
Under her leadership, KU has grown into Florida’s second largest, not-for-profit university, serving 20,000 students pursuing 100 doctoral through associate degrees in many of Florida’s targeted industries. Nearly 25 percent of the student body are active duty service members, veterans, or military family members. With 19 Florida campuses and 3,800 team members, KU’s annual economic impact is $3 billion and results in 30,000 direct and indirect jobs. Regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at Level VI, KU in its 40th year, continues to serve Florida students, families, and employers seeking career-ready graduates.
Mrs. Keiser also established the Keiser Mills Foundation which provides unique scholarship and learning opportunities to students seeking international, entrepreneurial, leadership and civic engagement experiences as part of their college education in Florida and globally. Keiser University has awarded over $72 million in scholarships to needs-based and academically deserving students over the last two years. Mrs. Keiser leads by example throughout the University with her charitable and philanthropic efforts for non-profit organizations close to heart, such as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society and many others.
Belinda Keiser has served as an Ex-Officio member of the Florida Council of 100, member of the Board of Florida’s Chamber of Commerce and on the Florida Government Efficiency Task Force. Previously, she served on the Workforce Florida Inc. (currently known as CareerSource Florida) Board of Directors from 2005 to 2010, including serving as its past chair.
She recently completed consecutive terms—eight years--as a reappointed member of the 17th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission of Broward County. Currently she serves as an appointee of Governor Rick Scott to the Board of Directors for both Enterprise Florida and Space Florida.
In 2016, Belinda Keiser was entered into the Congressional Record in Recognition of Women’s History Month by Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart and Speaker Paul Ryan for her work in the areas of education, public service and philanthropy. She was selected as a 2015 FACE award recipient. The FACE Awards highlight individuals who embrace diversity in South Florida, implementing change, promoting ethnic diversity and empowering others. Also in 2015, she was named the Republican of the Year by the Broward GOP at its annual Lincoln Day Dinner.
She received a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University, a certificate in paralegal studies from Keiser University and a Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University.
Belinda Keiser has been married to her husband, Dr. Arthur Keiser, for over 34 years and is the proud mother of Robert Keiser, Executive Director of Southeastern Colleges and Southeastern Institutes.
For more information, please visit: http://www.electkeiserforsenate.com
Photo Caption (L to R): Gary Bradford, Legislative Services for Florida Police Benevolent Association; Belinda Keiser, Vice Chancellor of Keiser University; and John Kazanjian, Palm Beach County PBA President
Contact Info:
Name: Jon Miller
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Organization: Elect Belinda Keiser for Senate Campaign
Phone: (772) 332-0044
Website: http://www.electkeiserforsenate.com/
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