Government Relations

Heather Duncan

Vice President, Government Relations
heather.duncan@unf.edu | 904-620-2500

As UNF’s Vice President of Government Relations, Heather serves as our principal liaison for all levels of federal, state and local governmental institutions. She is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to achieve UNF’s legislative priorities, as well as supporting the priorities of Florida’s State University System.

Ray Walker

Assistant VP, Government Relations
ray.walker@unf.edu | 904-620-2500

As Assistant VP, Government Relations, Ray’s primary focus is state advocacy, as well as federal grant support and federal policy initiatives impacting UNF.

2026 Session Dates

October 6-10, 2025: Committee Week
October 13-17, 2025: Committee Week
November 3-7, 2025:  Committee Week
November 17,-21 2025:  Committee Week 
December 1-5, 2025:  Committee Week
December 8-12, 2025:  Committee Week
January 13, 2026: 1st Day of Regular Session
March 13, 2026: 60th Day, Last Day of Regular Session 

Resources 

Florida House Internship in Washington D.C.