Barbara Sharief
Experience and Leadership
Barbara Sharief History
Barbara Sharief
Professional Experience
- South Florida Pediatric Homecare, Inc., Founder and CEO, 2001-Present (Adult and Pediatric Home Care)
Dr. Barbara Sharief receives her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Education
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Wilkes University, 2017
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Florida International University, 2000
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) Certification, Florida International University, 2000
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Florida International University, 1996
- Associate of Science Degree (AS), Nursing, Miami-Dade Community College, 1994
- Jackson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Graduate, 1992
- North Miami Senior High School, Graduate, 1989
Barbara Sharief is sworn in for her 2nd term as Mayor
Public Service
- Broward County Commissioner, 2010-Present; Mayor, 2013 and 2016; Vice Mayor, 2012 and 2015
- Miramar City Commissioner, 2009-2010; Vice Mayor 2010
- National Association of Counties (NACo), 2009-Present
- Large Urban County Caucus, Member, 2010-Present
- Health Steering Committee, 2017-2020
- Membership Standing Committee, 2017-2018Medicaid and Indigent Care Subcommittee, Chair, 2016-2017
- International Economic Development Task Force, 2016-2017
- Florida Association of Counties (FAC), Member, 2009-Present
- Executive Committee, President, 2015; President-Elect 2014; 1st Vice President 2014
- Board of Directors, 2013-Present
- Enterprise Committee, 2013-2014
- Finance & Audit Committee, 2014-2017
- Legislative Executive Committee, 2013-2018; President-Elect 2016
- Education Committee:
- ICG Board of Directors, 2019-Present
- FCF Board of Directors, 2017-2019
- Torchbearer, 2014-2018
- Advanced County Commissioner Program (ACC) Alumni
- Certified County Commissioner Program (CCC) Alumni
- Policy Committees:
- Federal Committee, 2017-Present
- COVID-19 Ad Hoc Committee, 2020-Present
- Urban Caucus 2018-2019
- Constitution Revision Steering Committee, 2016-2017; Chair 2016
- Health & Human Services Committee, 2011-2013; Chair 2012; Vice-Chair, 2011
- Health Steering Committee, 2017-2020; Vice-Chair 2017-2019; Long Term Care Subcommittee, Vice-Chair, 2019-2020
- Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Board Member, 2009-Present
- Value Adjustment Board (VAB) of Broward County, Board Member, 2011-Present; Chair, 2016-2017 and 2019-Present
Current and Former Community Services
- Miramar-Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce, Member; Government Affairs Committee, Member
- Minority Women Business Enterprises
- Urban League of Broward County
- Homeless Initiative Partnership, Board Member
- National Democratic County Officials (NDCO), Member
- Caribbean American Democratic Club, Member
- Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), Member
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
- Fort Lauderdale (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
Barbara Sharief receives the Woman of Distinction Award from the March of Dimes
Awards
- Broward Women Making History Award, 2020
- Florida Association of Counties, Presidential Award, 2018 and 2017
- United Nations Association of the USA, Global Partnership Award, 2018
- March of Dimes Woman of Distinction Award, 2017
- Small County Coalition, Outstanding Leader Award, 2016
- Davie Community Worship Center, Inc. Distinguished Recognition Award, 2014
- African American Achievers Business & Entrepreneurism Honoree, 2014
- Legacy Honors: Most Powerful Black Professionals in Business & Industry, 2014
- Florida Association of Counties, Presidential Advocacy Award, 2013
- Broward County Business & Professional Women’s Network Professional Award, 2013
Personal
- Native Floridian; Born in Miami Beach
- Three Children: Amanda, Alyssa, and Hailey
- 49 years old
Some of Barbara’s accomplishments include:
- Completion of the Pembroke Road overpass off Miramar Parkway and Pines Boulevard
- Fought for the I-95 Express Bus from Miramar to Miami
- Spearheaded the “Broward Means Business” initiative to increase the number of small businesses
- Spearheaded the free Business Loan Seminar Series to educate potential small business owners about State loan programs that benefit small businesses
- Secured $3 million in funding for the completion of the Miramar Pineland Nature Park
- Worked on the E911 dispatch Consolidated Regional System for faster emergency response times
- Stopped red light camera companies from utilizing county infrastructure to issue tickets to residents
- Used her healthcare experience to save taxpayers $33 million in unfunded mandates
As County Commissioner, Barbara has focused on numerous issues including:
- Reducing homelessness
- Prevention of foreclosures
- Small business assistance
- Neighborhood revitalization
- Tourism
- Advocating for affordable healthcare
- Advocating for clean drinking water
- Advocating for Veterans