Curriculum vitae

Thomas
Vincent.

J.D. Candidate / Army Reserve Officer

Studying law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and serving as a commissioned officer in the United States Army Reserve.

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Chesterfield Smith ScholarJ.D. expected May 2029
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Gainesville, FloridaThomas C Anthony Vincent

01 / Academic background

Education

Legal study grounded in the humanities.

Expected May 2029

University of Florida
Levin College of Law

Gainesville, Florida

Chesterfield Smith Scholar

Full-tuition, merit-based scholarship

Activities
The Federalist Society, Section Representative
Christian Legal Society, Section Representative
December 2022

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Magna cum laude

Minors
Philosophy, Public Leadership
Honors
Dean’s List, Spring & Fall 2022
Activities
UF Speech and Debate, Debate Captain
Florida Political Review, Officer, Podcast Host, and Objective Contributor
Junior Research Fellow with Dr. Beth Rosenson
Undergraduate Philosophy Society
Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Honor Society
December 2020

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida

Summa cum laude

Honors
Dean’s List, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Summer 2020 & Fall 2020

02 / Professional background

Experience

Military service.
Classroom leadership.
Legal experience.

January 2024 — Present

Commissioned Officer

Ranked #1 among my peers in the battalion on recent officer evaluation report and graduated from the Army’s Basic Officer Leader Course on the Commandant’s List (top 20%).

March 2023 — January 2024

Commissioned Officer Candidate

February 2023 — February 2026

Stuart, Florida

English Teacher, High School

Researched the historical and philosophical context of classic literary works to develop lesson plans with accompanying essay prompts and assessments. Collaborated with fellow teachers to evaluate class progress and adapt instruction to shared learning needs for 180 students annually.

Received the highest possible rating on all annual teacher assessments.

June 2023 — July 2023

West Palm Beach, Florida

Legal Intern

Reviewed evidence, charges, and motions to recommend arguments and modifications. Observed court proceedings, including juvenile, misdemeanor, and felony cases.

Completed a full-time summer internship, primarily in the Juvenile Division.

August 2021 — July 2022

Remote · Part-time

Senior Political Fellow

Led a team managing digital strategy for political campaigns across Florida. Supported 11 successful campaigns, from local offices to Florida’s legislative leadership.

January 2022 — April 2022

Gainesville, Florida · Part-time

Junior Research Fellow

Worked with Dr. Beth Rosenson on an original research project conducting sentiment analyses of media coverage of progressive politicians.

January 2020 — November 2020

Port St. Lucie, Florida

City Council Candidate

Ran a citywide campaign focused on tax relief and community development. Managed volunteers, fundraising, and campaign strategy through the general election, receiving 34,978 votes (approximately 37%).

March 2019 — March 2020

Jensen Beach, Florida · Part-time

Retail Sales Associate

Assisted the sales floor team and built customer relationships that encouraged repeat business. Frequently generated more than $200 in hourly sales and exceeded weekly sales targets.

August 2018 — March 2019

St. Lucie County, Florida · Part-time

Research Assistant

Corresponded with company executives, created marketing materials, and analyzed datasets for executive use in economic development initiatives.

03 / Inquiry & analysis

Research
& writing

Political institutions, public policy,
and the work of government.

A Restraint on Progress: How Term Limits Affect the Legislative Productivity of Florida’s State Legislators

An empirical study of Florida legislators from 1990 to 2016, examining how term limits relate to bill sponsorship, cosponsorship, and committee assignments.

August 29, 2021

How Mark Zuckerberg Divided Florida Politics

An article examining private election funding and Florida’s legislative response.

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04 / Community involvement

Service

A commitment to the communities
where I live and work.

August 2025 — July 2026

Dream Team Volunteer

Supported church operations and community outreach.

January 2023 — May 2023

Coach & Debate Mentor

Coached middle-school girls’ basketball and coed soccer teams to championship games. Mentored the debate team in argumentative structure and rhetoric.

March 2022 — November 2022

City Beautification Board Member

Studied and advised the City Commission on beautification, sanitation, environmental concerns, and citizen participation.

05 / Distinctions & affiliations

Recognition

Service & achievement

2025
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal · June
2024 / 2025
Army Achievement Medal · July 2024 & June 2025 (two awards)

Persuasion in practice

May 2023
Keynote Speaker, Treasure Coast High School National Honor Society Senior Signing Ceremony; spoke on virtue in higher education.
October 2022
IPDA Debate Champion, Crimson Classic Tournament at the University of Alabama; first place and second-best speaker.
April 2022
IPDA National Tournament Finalist; ranked 13th nationally.
November 2021
Guest Speaker, UF Model United Nations; presented on argument structure, analysis, and rhetorical strategies.

Affiliations

2022 — Present
Pi Sigma Alpha, The National Political Science Honor Society · Member
2021 — 2022
American Association of Political Consultants · Member, November 2021–November 2022

06 / Correspondence

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