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The Florida Staff Organization (FSO) is the representative body for the 100 employees of the Florida Education Association, fostering a collaborative environment and advocating for staff interests. Affiliated with the National Staff Organization, FSO plays a crucial role in negotiations and labor management for its members. With an active team led by Chief Negotiator Angela Dawson, FSO is dedicated to addressing employee needs through ongoing negotiations and events. Recent updates highlight the importance of member participation and communication as they prepare for upcoming meetings and contracts. Generated from the website

The Florida Behavioral Health Association (FBHA) is the state's largest trade association representing community treatment providers, advocating for improved behavioral health services for all Floridians. Established through the merger of FCCMH and FADAA, FBHA serves as a trusted source of information, policy initiatives, and training in mental illness and substance use disorders. FBHA focuses on informing, innovating, and influencing the behavioral health landscape in Florida by promoting tailored treatment plans and recognizing the interconnectedness of substance use disorders and mental illness. Through legislative advocacy and community engagement, FBHA aims to enhance prevention, treatment, and recovery services across the state. Generated from the website

1000 Friends of Florida's Affordable Housing Director, Jaimie Ross, was named a James A. Johnson Community Fellow for her dedication to creating affordable housing for working families. Ross was selected "for her superior record of achievement in increasing Florida's supply of affordable homes and helping working families navigate the pathway to homeownership." In 1991, Ross joined 1000 Friends of Florida and started what became the Sadowski Act Coalition. This group of organizations, which includes the Florida Home Builders Association, the Florida Housing Coalition, and Florida Association of Realtors, championed legislation that created the largest statededicated revenue source for affordable housing in the nation. Ross is also president of the Florida Housing Coalition, the statewide nonprofit provider of affordable housing training and technical assistance. "We are very proud of Jaimie and her outstanding work on behalf of the people of Florida, " said 1000 Friends of Florida President Tim Jackson. "Thanks to her leadership and dedication, Florida can boast the best statewide financing mechanism for affordable housing in the nation." The naming of Jaimie Ross on May 10, 2004, as one of the six Fellows honors the service of James A. Johnson past chairman of the Fannie Mae Foundation and former chairman and CEO of Fannie Mae who worked tirelessly to make affordable housing a national priority. Jaimie Ross will have the opportunity to pursue personal renewal through a year of study and travel. "The James A. Johnson Community Fellowship Program is an important part of the Fannie Mae Foundation's commitment to forging partnerships with leaders on the front lines of housing and community development across the country, " says Stacey D. Stewart, president and CEO of the Fannie Mae Foundation. "Our goal is to give the Johnson Fellows an opportunity to expand their crucial roles in the field of affordable housing, allowing them to develop innovative housing programs that will benefit working families throughout the nation."