| Professional Experience
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
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, 2017-2018Medicaid 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
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
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
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
Broward County Historical Society Trailblazer of the Year 2023
Broward County Women's Hall of fame March 31, 2019
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 |