Glenda Evans Hood (born March 10, 1950)[1] is an American politician, who was Secretary of State of Florida, from 2003 to 2005, and the first woman to serve as Mayor of Orlando (1992–2003).

The two women, along with state senator (and future lieutenant governor) Toni Jennings and Dianna Fuller Morgan (Walt Disney World's Senior Vice President for Community and Government Relations), were recognized as the leaders of the local "old girl network."

They formed close friendships despite surface political differences, and even took annual Christmas shopping trips to New York City together.

[5][6] In March 2003, it was reported that Bush would appoint her as the new lieutenant governor to succeed Frank Brogan, who resigned.

[6] Hood served on the board of the national profit Afterschool Alliance, an organization that works to support after school programs for all children.