South Florida will represent in Washington, as part of President Biden's COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force.
Pembroke Pines Charter High School senior Vincent Toranzo is one of 12 appointed to the task force. The group is tasked with providing recommendations for addressing health inequities caused by the pandemic and preventing those inequities in the future.
The White House issuing a statement about Toranzo:
"Vincent C. Toranzo is an active student from Broward County, Florida. Mr. Toranzo has experience with the inner workings of municipality functions. He serves as the State Secretary of the Florida Association of Student Councils advocating for the inclusion of student voices in their community, such as assistance to foster children and the assurance of students’ safety amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Toranzo was awarded the U.S. President’s Award for Educational Excellence and a Citizenship Award for School and Public Service from his local U.S. congresswoman."