Foganholi, sworn in as a Broward County Commissioner in 2022.
Coral Springs resident Daniel Foganholi has been appointed to the State Board of Education by Gov. Ron DeSantis following his defeat Tuesday in the race to retain a Broward County School Board seat.
Foganholi, a Republican appointed to the school board by DeSantis in April 2022, finished third in a three-way race won by attorney Maura Bulman.
The son of Brazilian immigrants and a first-generation American, Foganholi originally filled the seat vacated by now-State Senator Rosalind Osgood. After finishing Osgood’s term, DeSantis appointed Foganholi to a different school board seat.
The governor also previously appointed Foganholi to two education commissions: the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission and the Charter School Review Commission.
DeSantis’ office also announced this month that Foganholi’s wife, private school assistant principal Alyssa Foganholi, has been appointed to the Children’s Services Council of Broward County.
According to the governor’s office, Daniel Foganholi is the director of legislative affairs for New Generations Children’s Ministry and the director of strategic partnerships for the Brazilian-American Coalition. The office said he earned certificates in marketing and business management from Florida Atlantic University.
A May 2022 press release from the governor’s office listed Foganholi as a design consultant for Arhaus, a furniture and décor company.
Foganholi’s appointment to the State Board of Education – which sets statewide education policies – becomes effective Nov. 20. The appointment requires confirmation by the Republican-controlled Florida Senate.
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