Dr. Jennifer Cowart is a hospitalist in Jacksonville, a healthcare advocate, and a proud progressive. In December 2020, she was election First VIce Chair of the DEC. Many of her political accomplishments prior to becoming Vice Chair include, being a vital member of the group which gathered nearly 500 physician signatures requesting masks and social distancing at the RNC convention. She has been a member of the Duval DEC since 2017, working to elect Democrats and pass progressive policies. She has also served as Vice President of the NEFL Progressive Caucus since 2018, volunteering for multiple down-ballot campaigns.