Fowler

Sydney Fowler grew up in Panama City learning from two of the best kinds of role models.

Her mother, a lifelong educator, taught her diligence. Her father, a pilot and Army attaché, instilled in her a sense of duty and American pride.

So while her path to becoming the Republican Party of Florida’s Member Liaison for House Campaigns under Speaker-designate Danny Perez wasn’t exactly a straight line, it’s an apt role, and one at which her colleagues agree she’s exceeding.

“In my household, there was an air of public service to your country, state and local community, and a belief in hard work and dedication,” she said. “And I won’t work for someone who’s in this for the wrong reason, who I can’t support. I believe in Chair Perez, his goals and mission.”

As Member Liaison, Fowler, 25, works with every GOP Representative in the House to capitalize on engagement opportunities to promote themselves during the 2024 election cycle.

“I’m constantly checking with the members — how things are back in the district, seeing how things are up here in Tallahassee,” she said. “It adds that extra touch and reassures them that we’re here to use this office over the next two years to make sure we get all 85 current members re-elected.”

Her career in politics began in mid2018, while she sought a master’s degree in law enforcement intelligence from Florida State University. She’d just completed an internship with the nonprofit Catholic Charities Migration & Refugee Services in Washington and was keen on applying to work for one of the intelligence agencies near the Capitol.

Then another opportunity arose closer to home: a job in the office of newly elected Pensacola Rep. Alex An- drade. Fowler jumped at the chance, and for roughly a year she learned the ropes of constituent services and grew invested in politics.

Before she knew it, she was staying up to watch Session and learn more about lawmaking. Her boss took note. When a legislative aide position opened in then-Rep. Williamson’s office, Andrade suggested she pursue it.

She worked in Williamson’s office for the next three years.

“I got even more involved and interested,” she said. “I realized that I just loved The Process.”

She left Williamson’s office last June to run the campaign of Rep. Danny Alvarez, who went on to unseat a Democratic incumbent.

In December, she joined House Campaigns in the newly created role of Member Liaison.

Perez describes Fowler as “a hidden gem” who has been “going 100 mph” since joining.

“She carries herself very well, is extremely bright, works hard, and she’s loyal — all important characteristics for our team,” he said. “The sky’s the limit for her. Sydney is going to be a bright star not just in the House but in politics.”