Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

OPPAGA Coordinator

Patricia (PK) Jameson

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J.D. Law, Florida State University
B.S. Business Administration and Accounting, Glenville State College, WV

The coordinator manages OPPAGA's operations to ensure that the Office's products meet the Legislature's information needs. This includes coordinating office-wide activities and resources; strategic planning; monitoring project progress; reviewing reports and related products; overseeing staff hiring, training, development and evaluation; and maintaining active liaison with the Legislature.

PK Jameson was appointed as Coordinator of OPPAGA effective July 1, 2021. After leaving the private practice of law, she gained extensive experience in all three branches of government. She has served in the following leadership roles: State Courts Administrator at the Florida Supreme Court; Chief of Staff for the Florida House of Representatives; Senior Policy Advisor to the President of the Florida Senate; Policy Chief of Health and Human Services for former Governor Jeb Bush; General Counsel for the Florida Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Atwater; and General Counsel and Legislative Affairs for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. In addition, she has served as Staff Director for the: Senate Select Committee on Pandemic Preparedness and Response; Senate Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations; Senate Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs; House Judiciary Committee; House Procedural and Redistricting Council; House Select Committee on Electoral Certification Accuracy and Fairness; Joint Select Committee on Manner of Appointment of Presidential Electors; House Committee on Real Property and Probate; and the House Select Committee to Review the Charges of a Contested Seat. PK Jameson has also served the National Conference of State Courts on a number of committees.