The Florida Lottery
Anita Jefferson has extensive experience in marketing and administrative roles, with a current position in the State of Florida Lottery since March 2016, where responsibilities include validating and paying winning claims and performing system procedures. Prior to this, Anita worked as an Administrative Assistant for the City of Tallahassee and as an Administrative Secretary at Florida A&M University's School of Allied Health Sciences. Earlier experience includes a role as a Marketing Specialist III at the State of Florida Lottery, a SNAP/WT Career Specialist at CareerSource Capital Region, a Teacher Volunteer at Astoria Park Elementary School, and a Special Education Paraprofessional with Leon County Schools. Anita holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics Teacher Education from Florida State University, obtained between 1997 and 2002.
The Florida Lottery
In 1986, Florida voters authorized a lottery through a constitutional amendment, enacted by a two-to-one margin that would use its proceeds to enhance public education in Florida. Governor Bob Martinez and the Florida Legislature established the Florida Lottery with the mission of maximizing revenues for education to allow the people of Florida to benefit from significant additional monies while providing the best lottery games available. Over the history of the Florida Lottery, both goals have been accomplished.