About
Meet Council Member Givens Jr.
Contact
727-893-7117
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Biography
Professional
As a public servant and family advocate, Givens Jr. has applied his unique experience working with various government entities and nonprofit organizations. His work has been instrumental in addressing poverty and responding to major natural disasters, including Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Givens Jr. is an ordained Baptist Minister and a member of Suncoast Church. He has dedicated his life to service towards ALL of humanity.
Education and Awards
Lakewood High School, where he served as Senior Class President.Florida State University Associate in ArtsUniversity of South Florida St. Petersburg, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications.Bethune-Cookman University, Master of Arts in Christian Ministry.
Community
My commitment to public service spans a noteworthy career tackling a variety of issues, from financial literacy to child welfare. In addition to serving on Pinellas County Schools Independent Citizens Referendum Oversight Committee (ICROC), my civic engagement includes:
The Next STEPP Center (Board Chairman)
Junior League of St. Petersburg Community Advisory Council (Member)
Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of St. Petersburg, Inc. (Board Member)
South St. Petersburg Citizens Advisory Committee (Member, 2015-2017)
5000 Role Models (Mentor)
Big Brothers & Big Sisters (Mentor)
Suncoast Sierra Club (Executive Committee Member, 2016 – 2018)
Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA)
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Pinellas County Alumni Chapter (Vice President)
Lakewood Terrace Neighborhood Association (President, 2015-2017)
Concerned Organization for the Quality Education of Black Students (COQUEBS)
March for Dimes & Relay for Life (Volunteer)
City of St. Petersburg Beautification Commission (2013-2016)
NAACP St. Petersburg Branch 2nd Vice President (2015-2016)
Baptist Ministers Conference of St. Petersburg & Vicinity
Family Support Services (Family Advocate)
Man Up & Go (Mentor)
Personal
The oldest of four children and a fourth-generation native of St. Petersburg
Committee Assignments
City Beautiful Commission
Community Development Block Grant Committee (Consolidated Plan Ad Hoc Application Review Committee)
Economic and Workforce Development Committee
Health, Energy, Resilience, and Sustainability Committee
Public Services and Infrastructure Committee (Alternate)
School Transportation Safety Committee
South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area Grant Review Committee
Youth and Family Services Committee (Vice-Chair)
Terms of Office
Elected in November 2024; term expires January 2029