Stephanie Smith
VP, State & Regional Affairs
TECO Energy
Company
TECO Energy
Cornerstone
Home Region
West Central
Class
Cornerstone Class 41
Special Designation
Lifetime Member
Biography
Prior to her current role, Stephanie served as the senior director of government relations at Anthem, Inc. Before joining Anthem, she was the senior public policy manager at Uber, covering Florida, the Carolinas, and DMV. She also served as the public affairs director for AT&T, covering Florida and Georgia, and as executive deputy, chief of staff, and director of external affairs for Governor Charlie Crist. Her government experience also includes serving as special events coordinator for Governor Jeb Bush and business development liaison in the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development.
Stephanie was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to serve as chair of CareerSource Florida's Board of Directors. She is also a board member of the Volunteer Florida Foundation and the Florida Alliance Against Human Trafficking Board of Directors.
Stephanie graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's degree in political science. She is the proud mother of one son who is attending Florida State University.
Stephanie was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to serve as chair of CareerSource Florida's Board of Directors. She is also a board member of the Volunteer Florida Foundation and the Florida Alliance Against Human Trafficking Board of Directors.
Stephanie graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's degree in political science. She is the proud mother of one son who is attending Florida State University.