In this special Advocacy Legacy Series episode of Voices of Florida House District 14: Love Thy Neighborhood, we welcome Dr. Melissa Haussman, Professor Emerita of Political Science at Carleton University, a cross-border scholar, author, and lifelong activist in U.S. and Canadian politics.

From the Massachusetts Legislature to university classrooms in Canada, Melissa’s career spans more than 35 years of advocacy, authorship, and public service. She is the author or co-author of eight books on U.S. and comparative politics—with a ninth on gender and intersectionality in public policy forthcoming in 2025.

As an elected official, campaign strategist, and educator, Dr. Haussman brings a sharp lens to the intersection of gender, power, and policy. In this episode, she reflects on the evolution of women’s legislative leadership, the importance of civic literacy in a polarized age, and what it means to remain politically engaged—across borders and generations.

🎧 Tune in for an intergenerational conversation on the role of scholarship in shaping activism, the unfinished work of gender justice, and how teaching becomes advocacy when rooted in truth.

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In this powerful Juneteenth episode, Dr. Yvette Edghill Spano joins host Therese V. Wakefield-Gamble for the advocacy series of Voices of Florida House District 14. With a legacy rooted in science, advocacy, and policy, Dr. Edghill Spano shares her remarkable journey as an award-winning vaccination healthcare professional expert who advanced through the ranks of federal public service to become a trusted Senior Advisor at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a statewide legislative leader.

This episode highlights her leadership in HIV awareness, mucosal immunology research, and student and parent rights advocacy, offering wisdom for navigating today’s politically charged environment while remaining grounded in truth and purpose.

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• Her groundbreaking work at NIH

• The role of legislative liaisons in Florida

• Lessons in resilience, public service, and leading with purpose

• Why she believes anyone—at any stage—can succeed

✨ “You can start late, look different, be uncertain… and still succeed.” — Misty Copeland

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In this Advocacy Legacy Series episode of Voices of Florida House District 14: Love Thy Neighborhood, we sit down with Phillip W. Miner—a distinguished community leader, political strategist, and FLHD14 resident whose life’s work embodies purposeful politics and community power.

Since relocating to Jacksonville in 2008, Phillip has worked tirelessly to uplift voices across cultural, generational, and political lines. As a State Committeeman for the Florida Democratic Party, Chair of Region V of the Democratic Women’s Club of Florida, and a senior leader within the Duval County Democratic Executive Committee, Phillip’s reach extends through multiple caucuses, campaigns, and communities.

From decades of national service with the YMCA of the USA to his trailblazing advocacy across education, youth development, and civic infrastructure, Phillip offers a masterclass in how legacy is not what you leave behind—it’s what you build every day.

This conversation explores the intersections of purpose, political engagement, and the transformational role of local leaders in securing justice and access for all. Tune in to hear why community-centered leadership isn’t just a philosophy for Phillip—it’s a lifelong commitment.

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