Background
Brown-Waite, Virginia was born on October 5, 1943 in Albany, New York, United States.
United States Representative from Florida
Brown-Waite, Virginia was born on October 5, 1943 in Albany, New York, United States.
Bachelor of Science, State University of New York, Albany, 1976. Graduate Labor Studies Progressive, Cornell University, New York City, 1980. Master of Public Administration, Russell Sage College, Troy, New York, 1984.
Legislation director New York State Senate, 1970—1987. Commissioner Hernando County, Florida, 1990—1992. Member Florida State Senate, 1992—2002, president pro tempore, 2001—2002.
Member United States Congress from 5th Florida District, 2003—2011. Owner (franchise) Mr. Donut; adjunct professor Springfield College, Tampa, Florida.
Chair Congressional Concrete Caucus. Co-chair Congressional Women's Caucus, Unexploded Ordinances Caucus, Congressional Coalition Adoption. Vice-chair Speaker's Prescription Drug Action Team.
Active United Way; board directors Boys & Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity. Founder, board directors Dawn Center Hernando County. Honorary board directors Hernando County Spouse Abuse Shelter.
Advisory board member Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville, Florida. Member of Business & Professional Women United States of America, Suncoast MG Club, Nature Coast British Car Club.
Married Anthony M. Selvaggio (deceased). Children: Jeannine Bradford, Danene Mitchell, Lorie Sue Busiere.