Partnering with the Florida Department of Education, Casey launched RISE (Resilience In School Environments). The program trains educators and students to identify mental distress, de-escalate conflicts, and promote emotional well-being. It has been implemented in over 2,000 schools across Florida.
Before her life in the public eye, Casey had a successful career as a television journalist. She worked at WJXT in Jacksonville, where she held various roles including reporter and morning news anchor, and later moved to First Coast News. Her skills as a host were honed even earlier when she worked for the PGA Tour, hosting programs like On The Tee and PGA Tour Today . leya desantis
The DeSantis family has two daughters, Madison (born 2011) and Mason (born 2014). As a mother and wife, Leya has been instrumental in supporting her family's endeavors, often accompanying Ron to official events and functions. Partnering with the Florida Department of Education, Casey
Searching for online yields relatively few results compared to other political children. This is a testament to the family’s successful privacy screen. However, it has also led to a minor subculture of conspiracy theories and speculation online (e.g., "Why don't we see her face?" or "Is she homeschooled?"). Before her life in the public eye, Casey
Before the governor’s mansion, before the national political spotlight, Casey DeSantis was a dedicated journalist. She graduated from the College of Charleston in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in English. But her passion was storytelling.
Psychologists and body language experts note that she often places a hand on her husband’s back during speeches—a subtle anchor that keeps him grounded. During debates, she sits in the front row, taking notes, rarely showing emotion. Afterward, she is the first to whisper a critique or a compliment.
Her public statement was brief but powerful: "As I face this challenge, I am thankful for my family, my faith, and the incredible team of doctors and nurses."