Letitia “Tish” Newbold was born in Fort Lauderdale, FL in 1971. She attended Piper High School and went on to study at the University of Phoenix, Plantation, FL where she completed her Bachelors of Science degree in Business Management. In 2020, she graduated with honors earning a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida.

She pursued her working career in the Communications and Pharmaceutical corporate industries and has been employed as a Senior Intellectual Property Patent Paralegal for over 20 years. In this capacity, she manages portfolios in excess of $15 billion dollars.

At an early age, her involvement in the community began while working at the family-owned business, the Castle Restaurant, which was located in the heart of Broward County. Here is where she learned the importance of work ethics, civic duty to the community, being a voice for the voiceless, and engaging and interacting with all groups of people. This was the catalyst that led to her community involvement.

She continues to be actively involved in her community to address concerns, one of which was a town hall meeting held to discuss a proposal to build a morgue in the community. After various meetings, the county officials were able to reassess the project. Letitia serves as Vice President of Lakeside Homeowners Association. She is also an appointed alternate Board member for the Planning and Zoning Board for the City of Oakland Park and Board member at Eternal Light Ministries, Inc. She constantly supports her community by volunteering with the United Way of Broward County Public Schools Reading Program and Kids and the Power of Work (KAPOW) where she teaches soft skills to children in grade school. 

Letitia is a sister, aunt, and proud mother of daughter, Tanasia.  She loves gardening and is an avid foodie. She is also known for her nationwide famous red velvet cake.