America's Public Television Stations

Colleen McGowan Florio joined America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) in July 2019 as a congressional liaison and was promoted to director, government relations in August 2023.

Prior to joining APTS, Florio served as legislative director for Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif. Her responsibilities included developing and implementing a comprehensive legislative strategy, managing the legislative staff and serving as the lead adviser to the congressman in his roles on the House Agriculture Committee and Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and as chairman of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian, Insular, and Alaskan Native Affairs. Prior to being promoted to legislative director, Florio was a senior legislative assistant, handling a diverse portfolio of issues including appropriations, education, agriculture and health care. Previously, Florio worked for Rep. Wally Herger, R-Calif., as a staff assistant.

Florio graduated from Lafayette College with a Bachelor of Arts in government and law, and English.