
Representative Jennifer Carroll is a legislator, small
business owner, and veteran serving the Florida House of
Representatives’ District 13. Carroll is an example of the
American Dream come true.
She was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad West Indies, emigrated to
the United States as a young child and served her adopted nation
honorably and with distinction with the United States Navy for over
20 years. Carroll worked through the ranks and retired as
Lieutenant Commander Aviation Maintenance Officer. During her
time in the Navy was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, the
Overseas Ribbon, two Coast Guard Special Operation Ribbons,
and an Expert Pistol Medal.
Carroll graduated from the University of New Mexico with a B.A. in
Political Science and received her M.B.A. from St. Leo University.
Carroll moved to Florida in 1986 and since living in the state
started a business, 3N. & J.C. Corp., where she is President. She
ran for the Florida House of Representatives in 2003 and after
winning she became the first African American female Republican
in the Florida Legislature’s history. As a legislator, she was
appointed Deputy Majority Leader by Speaker Johnnie Byrd from
2003-2004 and served as Majority Whip from 2004-2006.
Carroll shares Rick Scott’s vision for the state of Florida and his
conservative values. She believes in smaller government, lower
taxes, personal responsibility, and personal freedom. She
opposes the liberal agenda of higher taxes, government control
of health care through Obamacare, and excessive regulation like
Cap and Trade.
Carroll is married to Nolan Carroll of Miami and they have three
children. The Carrolls currently live in Fleming Island, Florida.