Byron Donalds grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and he is also the proud son of a hardworking and loving single mother. His mother dedicated her time instilling in him that greatness requires sacrifice, which drives him as a devoted family man and United States Congressman.
Byron is a graduate of Florida State University and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance and marketing. Byron's career led him to Southwest Florida, where he worked in the banking, finance, and insurance industries. Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016, Byron represented Hendry County and east Collier County in the State Capitol. During his tenure in the Florida House, Byron served as the PreK-12 Quality Subcommittee Chair during the 2018-2019 Legislative Session and served as the Insurance & Banking Subcommittee's Chairman 2019-2020 Legislative Session. While serving in the Florida House, primarily focused on elder affairs, criminal justice reform, and ensuring that each child has access to a world-class education.
Ensuring that each child in America has access to an educational environment that best suits their needs shouldn’t be partisan. School choice overwhelmingly supports and benefits minorities, low-income, and disabled students. I reject the notion that a ZIP code determines a child’s future. The idea of forcing students to remain in perpetually failing schools hinders academic success and restricts educational freedom. Supporting school choice initiatives empowers parents and allows every child to have access to a world-class education.