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, 2009-2021
Value Adjustment Board (VAB) of Broward County, Board Member, 2011-2021; Chair, 2016-2017 and 2019-2021
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
Inspirations for Youth and Families Teen Rehab Award at the Dolphins game
Awards
Broward County Trailblazer
Broward County Women’s Hall of Fame
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
Inspirations for Youth and Families Teen Rehab Award, 2013
Barbara Sharief is sworn in for her second term as Mayor, 2016
Barbara advocates for PILT with the National Association of Counties
Personal
Native Floridian; Born in Miami Beach
Three Children: Amanda, Alyssa, and Hailey
51 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
John Lewis' Legacy
I feel empowered and encouraged to continue John Lewis’ legacy and take up the good work. I was honored to be a part of the celebration of his life. Watch this brief video.
