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Professional Experience

Women of Distinction Award from the March of Dimes for SFPH for Entrepreneurship and Taking Care of Kids

  • South Florida Pediatric Homecare, Inc., Founder and CEO, 2001-2021 (Adult and Pediatric Home Care)
  • Owner of Dr. Barbara Sharief DNP Inc. a family practice where she practices seeing adults and kids autonomously as a Family Nurse Practitioner
Wilkes University 2017
Wilkes University 2017
JMH School of Nursing 1992
JMH School of Nursing 1992

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

Public Service

  • Broward County Commissioner, 2010-2021; Mayor, 2013 and 2016; Vice Mayor, 2012 and 2015
  • Miramar City Commissioner, 2009-2010; Vice Mayor 2010
  • National Association of Counties (NACo), 2009-2021
  • Large Urban County Caucus, Member, 2010-2021
  • Health Steering Committee, 2017-2020
  • Membership Standing Committee, 2017-2018 Medicaid and Indigent Care Subcommittee, Chair, 2016-2017
  • International Economic Development Task Force, 2016-2017
  • Florida Association of Counties (FAC), Member, 2009-2021
  • Executive Committee, President, 2015; President-Elect 2014; 1st Vice President 2014
  • Board of Directors, 2013-2021
  • Enterprise Committee, 2013-2014
  • Finance & Audit Committee, 2014-2017
  • Legislative Executive Committee, 2013-2018; President-Elect 2016

Barbara is sworn in as a Miramar City Commissioner, 2009

Education Committee:
  • ICG Board of Directors, 2019-2021
  • 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, 2017-2021
  • COVID-19 Ad Hoc Committee, 2020-2021
  • 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, 2009-2021
  • Value Adjustment Board (VAB) of Broward County, Board Member, 2011-2021; Chair, 2016-2017 and 2019-2021
  • World AIDS Museum Board Member since 2017
  • 16 County Coalition on Water resources 2018 to 2022
  • Opioid Task Force Chair for Broward County 2021 to 2022
  • Florida Association of Counties Executive Board 2015 to 2022

Current and Former Community Services

Awards

Inspirations for Youth and Families Teen Rehab Award at the Dolphins game

  • 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
  • Broward County Historical Society Trailblazer of the Year 2023
  • Broward County Women’s Hall of fame March 31, 2019

Personal

Some of Barbara’s accomplishments include:

Barbara Sharief is sworn in for her second term as Mayor, 2016

  • 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:

Barbara advocates for PILT with the National Association of Counties

  • Reducing homelessness
  • Prevention of foreclosures
  • Small business assistance
  • Neighborhood revitalization
  • Tourism
  • Advocating for affordable healthcare
  • Advocating for clean drinking water
  • Advocating for Veterans

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