Sheriff Emery Gainey appointed to FAMU Board of Trustees
Press release from the Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Emery Gainey and TaShaunda “Nicole” Washington to the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees. These appointments are effective January 7, 2025.
Emery Gainey
Gainey is the Alachua County Sheriff. Previously, he served as the Chief of Staff for the Florida Attorney General’s Office and was appointed as the Sheriff of Marion County. Active in his community, he currently serves as Chair of the Santa Fe College District Board of Trustees. Gainey earned his associate degree from Santa Fe College and his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Florida.
TaShaunda “Nicole” Washington
Washington is the Founder of Washington Education Strategies, LLC., a State Higher Education Policy Consultant for the Lumina Foundation, and a State Policy Consultant for the Florida College Access Network. Active in her community, she is currently appointed to the Miami Dade College District Board of Trustees, is a Board member of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, and previously served as the Vice Chair of the Constitution Revision Commission’s Education Subcommittee. Washington earned her bachelor’s degree in anthropology, African American Studies, and education from Princeton University, her master’s degree in elementary education and teaching from Mercy University, and her master’s degree in international and comparative education from the Teacher’s College of Columbia University.
These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
FAMU is going to love him.
He should have been our Sheriff, Alachua County will miss his energy and expertise.
Home Town Girl, say it louder!! Our county is going to be worse than ever with Scott’s leadership!
Very much true.
Not controversial or adversarial discussion, but a genuine interested in hearing others thoughts on a life long law enforcement officer role in governing a higher learning institution? (again no fighting just quality dialogue, please.)
Did you read the article? He’s already Chair of the Santa Fe College District Board of Trustees. He’s already served at the community college level in this role, it’s not out of the blue.
FAMU has lots of problems. Lots.
Can’t wait for Clovis Jr.
What happens when the incoming sheriff gets indicted for his past criminal behavior? Who will replace him? I was hoping it would be Gainey.
What past criminal behavior? Where are your facts? Your boy Emery ran a negative campaign and the electorate didn’t buy what he was selling. Deuces clown.
Well Emery, back to Leon county again. You’ll be back soon as there will be another mess to clean up in Alachua county.