Barbara Sharief is a native of South Florida, who was raised within Broward County. She has seen, first hand, the changes that have taken place in this culturally diverse community. She is in touch with the ever-changing needs of the people who call Broward County home. Barbara comes from a family of 10 with seven siblings. Her father was a self- employed clothes salesman and her mother assisted her father in the financial workings of his clothing company. Both parents have given her strong values, morals and ethical beliefs, which support the basis of our diverse cultural community. Her parents instilled a strong value for education throughout her life. She is a product of the Public school system. Barbara graduated from North Miami Senior High School and immediately started Miami Dade Community College. She later graduated from Jackson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and obtained an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing from Miami Dade Community College. Barbara is one of the youngest persons to have passed the RN boards in the State of Florida. She continued her educational pursuit and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Masters of Science in Nursing and an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Degree from Florida International University.
Barbara has over 16 years of experience in the specialized field of issues pertaining to medically complex children. Through this invaluable experience, Barbara was successful at creating, running businesses, and making non-profitable businesses profitable. In 2001, Barbara visualized and created what is now known as South Florida Pediatric Homecare Inc. “SFPH”.
Barbara is a long term resident of District 8 who is interested in working on the commission to assist all residents with weathering the challenges facing Broward. She is a very active and energetic mother of three children; Amanda age 11, Alyssa age 9, and Hailey age 3. Barbara is an active member of the PTA and a very vocal voice for advocacy of patients' rights and quality care for the elderly and children of Broward County . In 2009, Barbara was elected to serve on the Miramar City Commission. In 2010 Barbara was nominated for Vice-Mayor of the City of Miramar . She will bring a professional commitment to strengthen the community with her cohesive plans to reach out and stay in touch with the culturally diverse population of District 8. Barbara is ready to bring her enduring energy, enthusiasm, intellect, and experience to The County Commission.