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ABOUT JORGE MALAVET

Jorge Malavet brings more than three decades of service, leadership, legal education, federal accountability, and family-centered values to his campaign for State Representative.

Veteran

Began his Navy career as an enlisted sailor and earned his commission, retiring as a U.S. Navy Supply Corps Officer after 20 years of service afloat, ashore, and overseas. A testament to duty, discipline, and perseverance.

Federal Service

Administrative Officer with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), US Department of Agriculture; Immigration Officer, Chief of Staff, and Regional Branch Chief for Budget, and Financial Management at US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security.

Executive Leadership

Led strategic financial management and resource alignment to boost operational efficiency and achieve organizational goals across USCIS's Southeast region. Directed end-to-end budgeting (planning, programming, budgeting and execution) for the regional office, four districts, and twenty-four field offices. As Chief of Staff, he directed executive operations across administration, talent management, emergency management, facilities, finance, assets, training, and community and Congressional outreach. As Executive Officer with Defense Finance & Accounting Service, he led a 340+ employee operations footprint delivering finance and accounting services, shaping customer requirements, optimizing business practices, and controlling costs. As a Department Head aboard a Ballistic Missile Nuclear Submarine (SSBN), he led the supply department, managing logistics, food service, and financial operations that sustained the crew during extended deterrent patrols.

Education

Juris Doctor, Master of Public Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Management of Human Resources.

Family & Values

Husband, father, grandfather, veteran and lifelong public servant grounded in respect, integrity, accountability, responsibility, and resilience.

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Priorities

Safe Communities

Jorge will stand behind law enforcement and first responders by providing the resources they need to keep Orlando neighborhoods safe and secure.

Strong Economy & Affordablility

Drawing on 30+ years of resource management expertise, Jorge will work to cut red tape for small businesses, and promote affordability by supporting better wages, lower taxes, reliable infrastructure, and insurance reform to keep costs down for families.

Quality Schools & Accountability

Jorge will fight for safe, excellent public schools that support our teachers, focus on academic fundamentals, and protect the rights of parents to have the final, meaningful say in their children’s education.

Veterans Support

As a retired Naval Officer, Jorge will fight to expand veterans' healthcare access and unlock meaningful career paths for those transitioning to civilian life.

Fiscal Accountability

Leveraging his experience in resource management and cost-saving initiatives, Jorge will hold state and local governments accountable to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and transparently.

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