About theresa

 Mrs. Pontieri serves as an elected City Council Member in Palm Coast, Florida, a role she has held since November 2022. She has also served as Vice Mayor since November of 2024.

Mrs. Pontieri has championed Conservative Republican policies grounded in fiscal responsibility, limited government, and support for public safety. Her position has deepened her knowledge of land use, business permitting, zoning laws, and municipal governance, further enhancing her ability to aptly navigate through local and state regulatory landscapes.

As a business owner herself, Mrs. Pontieri knows the struggles of owning a business and has therefore fought hard to lessen government regulation and cut red tape. 

Mrs. Pontieri is a Partner at Lesak, Hamilton, Calhoun & Pontieri. She earned her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Florida Coastal School of Law, receiving multiple book awards in contract law. 

She actively contributed to the legal community as a mock trial coach, adjunct professor, and participant in Law Review, Moot Court, and Mock Trial competitions. She gained national recognition by winning the National Mock Trial Competition in New York and serving as Pro Bono Chair, reinforcing her commitment to legal excellence and advocacy.

Before law school, she obtained her undergraduate degree in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida, minoring in sports and entertainment law.

A proud resident of Flagler County, Mrs. Pontieri lives with her husband, a lieutenant in the Fire Department, their son, and their rescue pets—dogs Bailey and Maggie, and their cat, Beni. 

She is passionate about serving her community, addressing local concerns through her City Council role, and giving back through volunteerism and advocacy. Mrs. Pontieri is also passionate about her Catholic faith, attending Santa Maria Del Mar in Flagler Beach.

In her free time, she enjoys staying active, working out on her Peloton, exploring the outdoors with her husband and son, and cheering on her UCF Knights. 

Mrs. Pontieri’s dedication to discipline and perseverance extends beyond the courtroom and dais. 

As a third-degree black belt, she was a member of the United States Karate Team, competing internationally and winning multiple team World Championships in Madrid (2000) and Munich (2002). 

Her individual accomplishments also include:

• Silver Medalist at the World Championships
• Bronze Medalist at the Pan-American Games
• Bronze Medalist at the Goodwill Games in Tokyo, Japan