Jeanette Nuñez is an American politician and member of the Republican Party. She has served as the Lieutenant Governor of Florida since January 2019, making her the first Hispanic woman to hold this position in the state. Nuñez previously represented the Florida House of Representatives for the 119th district from 2016 to 2018. Before her political career, Nuñez worked in various roles, including as a healthcare executive. She has a strong background in public policy and has focused on issues such as healthcare reform and economic development during her time in office.