2018 Tampa Activist Of The Year: Ana Lamb

For the hardest working volunteer...Ana Lamb. No question. Al though she is affiliated with LULAC, she works her magic for people without pay. I cannot begin to record all of the difference she has made.....starting with Luis Blanco and his family. She has appeared in attorneys' offices, atHomeland Security, at jails and other institutions dramatically effecting the lives of immigrants and refugees. But there are other things that make her a 
shero in my eyes also. 

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She has included new immigrants in social and political events. She has organized teenagers (!) to begin political work on campaigns and causes. She also performs weddings! She is responsive to the needs of others and offers guidance and support. Ihave no idea where she finds the time while raising four children, but she is a remarkable volunteer, a kind and thoughtful woman, and a truly good friend to many. Thank you, Ana, 
for all that you do.

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Jodi Cohen

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For us....The voluntary time that you devote to covering Tampa is without precedent. And you've done it for, what, fifteen years!!  The Stogie is one place where we get ideas and information about local politics that is not available anywhere else.  It serves as a place to unite us and educate us.  You've stood up to divisive controversy and taken brave stances on issues.  You've taken photos that many of us have used without thanking you appropriately.  Many of those photos are iconic. One of Syd comes immediately to mind.   Tampa is a far better place with you and your work. Thank you for all that you do.

Thank you! Jodi.