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Dr. Barbara M. Sharief

M.S.N., A.P.R.N., D.N.P.

Dr. Barbara Sharief is a dedicated public servant, entrepreneur, author, and certified healthcare professional.

  • Champion Award for Public Service from The Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce, 2025
  • Democratic Black Caucus of Broward County’s President’s Award, 2024
  • Women Trailblazer Award, 2023
  • Rockstars Honoree by Lifestyle Media Group, 2023
  • Haitian American Nurses Association of Florida, Inc.’s Excellence of Service Award, 2021
  • Broward Women Making History, 2020
  • Broward County Women’s Hall of Fame Induction, 2019
  • FAC Presidential Award, 2018
  • United Nations Association of the USA Global Partnership Award, 2018
  • FAC Presidential Award, 2017
  • March of Dimes Woman of Distinction, 2017
  • Small County Coalition: Outstanding Leader Award, 2016
  • Davie Community Worship Center, Inc. Distinguished Recognition Award, 2014
  • Legacy Honors: Most Powerful Black Professionals in Business & Industry, 2014
  • African American Achievers Business & Entrepreneurism Honoree, 2014
  • Broward County Business & Professional Women’s Network Professional Award, 2013
  • Florida Association of Counties, Presidential Advocacy Award, 2013
  1. Florida Association of Counties (FAC) – Finance & Audit Committee
  2. Florida Association of Counties (FAC) – Legislative Executive Committee
  3. Florida Association of Counties (FAC) – Policy Committees
  4. Florida Association of Counties (FAC) – Board of Directors
  5. Florida Association of Counties (FAC) – Executive Committee
  6. Florida Association of Counties (FAC) – Enterprise Committee
  7. National Democratic County Officials
  8. National Association of Black County Officials
  9. National Association of Counties
  10. Florida Association of Counties
  11. Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
  12. The Homeless Initiative Partnership
  13. The Value Adjustment Board of Broward County
  14. Broward Young Democrats
  15. Broward County Democratic Executive Committee
  16. Miramar-Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce
  • 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
  • Miramar-Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce, Member
  • Former 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

Florida Senate Committee Assignments

Committee on Banking and Insurance 2024-2026

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government 2024-2026 

Committee on Appropriations 2024-2026

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development 2024-2026

Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs 2024-2026

Committee on Community Affairs 2024-2026

Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security 2024-2026

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Hello,

I am Florida State Senator Dr. Barbara Sharief

District 35, Located in Southern Broward County

Senator District 8, located in Southern Broward County

Barbara Sharief is a native of South Florida, who was raised in Broward and Dade Counties. She has seen, firsthand, the changes that have taken place in this culturally diverse community.

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