TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis appointed Belinda Keiser to the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. The Commission was created over three decades ago by the Florida Legislature with the mission of raising awareness and celebrating the contributions and successes of women and girls. Belinda Keiser’s appointment is effective immediately and expires March 31, 2026.
 
CFO Jimmy Patronis said, “I am pleased to appoint Belinda Keiser to the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. As the Vice Chancellor to a majority female student body, I am confident that Ms. Keiser’s experience, leadership, and exemplary service to the Florida education system will make her a great advocate for women throughout the state.”
 
Belinda Keiser
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, she is the Vice Chancellor of Community Relations and Student Advancement at Keiser University, overseeing Media and Public Relations, Government Relations, and Student & Career Services for more than 30 years as an advocate for social mobility, accessibility to higher education, and talent development.