Anna DeCerchio’s key insights into the inner workings of state government make her an invaluable asset to The Southern Group team.
DeCerchio began her career in government affairs in the Florida Legislature. In her role as the first Legislative Aide to Speaker Paul Renner, she guided his policy and budget priorities through the legislative process and engaged in stakeholder outreach efforts.
“I have known Anna since she was a legislative aide in the Florida House, where she quickly rose into leadership roles in the executive branch, “said House Appropriations Chairman Tom Leek. “Her ability to effectively navigate the legislative process and executive agencies, build consensus among stakeholders and identify solutions will make her an incredible asset to The Southern Group.”
Anna’s success in the legislature quickly propelled her to the Executive Office of the Governor (EOG), where she became a key player in Governor Ron DeSantis’ Administration. DeCerchio first served as Deputy Policy Director where she worked closely with the Office of Policy and Budget to help develop many of the administration’s policy and budget initiatives there