Orlando, FL– Anna V. Eskamani has been endorsed by Grey2K USA WorldWide!
“If you live in Central Florida, be sure to vote for @AnnaForFlorida in HD47. She cares deeply about the greyhounds, and will be a champion for them in Tallahassee!,” the organization tweeted early Thursday afternoon.
GREY2K USA WorldWide is an American non-profit organization dedicated to passing stronger greyhound protection laws and ending dog racing. It was founded in March 2001 as Grey2K and changed its name in 2013 to reflect an international focus.
Anna provided the following statement to celebrate this latest endorsement:
“GREY2K USA WorldWide has been paving the way to protect our dogs in Florida and across the world,” said Anna. “As an animal lover and advocate to end the cruel industry of greyhound racing, I am honored to have their endorsement and to be noted as a champion for greyhounds.”
Anna is a longtime advocate for Florida’s pets and wildlife, and a vegetarian in her personal life too.
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More About Anna
Anna V. Eskamani is an Orlando native and daughter of immigrants who has worked relentlessly her entire life to protect all members of our community through effective advocacy, bold leadership, and strategic management. A community organizer with a proven track record in building consensus while fighting unapologetically for progressive values, for the last six years Anna served as the Senior Director of Public Affairs and Communications for Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. She managed a team of six across 22 counties and is known in the legislature and across the nation as an advocate for women’s health and equality. Anna is also a PhD student in Public Affairs at the University of Central Florida and serves as an Adjunct Professor teaching Intro to Women’s Studies. Tough, authentic and unafraid, Anna is a progressive who has proven herself as a leader who works hard, delivers results, and gets things done.
Anna has earned the endorsement of over 60 community leaders and organizations, including an early endorsement from Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. She was also one of the 48 women featured on the cover of Time magazine. When elected, Anna will be the first Iranian-American to serve in the Florida legislature.