Kimberly Holdridge was elected unanimously by the Florida AFL-CIO Executive Board in late 2024 to serve as the Interim President of the Florida AFL-CIO, and was elected to serve a full term in September 2025.  She has been a member organizer and leader in the labor movement for over 35 years following her service in the United States Air Force. She has recently served as the Business Manager of IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) Local 631 and leads the union’s District 14 which represents workers in Florida, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

Holdridge, who has been a member of the Florida AFL-CIO Executive Board for over two decades, is widely known for her bold style no-nonsense approach to leadership and has served in many capacities within the FL labor movement and the greater Central FL community. She has served the Central FL community in Orlando and Orange County over the last thirty (30) years with appointments by former Mayor Richard Crotty and City of Orlando Mayor, Buddy Dyer. She also served as Chair for the Orange County Democrats, the first female President of the Orlando Gay Chorus, and an officer of the Orlando Youth Alliance. She is the Board Chair of the Mental Health Association of Central FL and Executive Vice-President of the Central FL AFL-CIO.

Holdridge is eager to provide support and resources to all Florida unions that align with their values. The motto, “One job should be enough,” used by UNITE-HERE, reflects the challenges we face due to continuous attacks from the State House and Senate. “I am excited to build relationships and remove barriers for all working families, regardless of their political beliefs or social class so they can live their best lives”, says Holdridge. Let’s get to work!

Maira Rivera was elected by the Florida AFL-CIO Executive Board to serve as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Florida AFL-CIO in September 2025. Maira is a certified educator who brings over 30 years of career experience, beginning in New York before moving to Florida in 2004, where she currently serves as the Dean of an elementary school in Orange County Public Schools (OCPS). In 2006, Maira received the Lehman Urban Teacher Education Award for exemplifying a commitment to justice, equity, and care in urban education. That same year, she was named Teacher of the Year for Orange County Public Schools. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, an M.S. in Early Childhood Education, and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.

In addition to her extensive accomplishments as an educator, Rivera is well regarded as a passionate advocate for the wellbeing of students, educators, and working families. She serves as Executive Vice President of the AFL-CIO Central Florida Labor Council, Treasurer of the Central Florida Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, Vice President of the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association, and sits on the Executive Board of the AFT National Latino Caucus and the Governance Board of the Florida Education Association.

In these roles Maira has helped launch successful community programs such as OCPS’ Language Line Phone Interpreting Services, which has provided interpretation/translation services in over 240 languages so families of all backgrounds can actively participate in their children’s education. In addition, her advocacy efforts have extended to broader issues such as immigration, voter access, affordable housing, fair wages, and improved working conditions for all laborers. In 2024, Maira was officially recognized by U.S. Congressman Darren Soto during Caribbean American Heritage Month for her leadership and service to the community.

Maira views her most treasured role as being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She and her husband Ismael have been married for 37 years and have three children and 12 grandchildren.

Maira is proud to serve as Secretary-Treasurer of the Florida AFL-CIO, stating, “I am committed to building a stronger, more unified labor movement—one that uplifts every worker and ensures economic dignity, equity, and justice for all.”