Two Miramar leaders honored for community impact as part of Women’s History Month
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson is recognizing two Miramar city leaders for their service and impact on the community.
Wilson, a Democrat who represents sections of Miramar in Congress, honored Vice Mayor Yvette Colbourne and Commissioner Avril Cherasard for their “leadership and commitment to progress.”
Colbourne and Cherasard are the only women on the five-member commission.
In a statement posted to her social media accounts, Wilson praised Colbourne, calling her “a committed leader whose lifelong service reflects her dedication to uplifting residents and strengthening the City of Miramar.
Colbourne, who is of Panamanian and Jamaican descent, was first elected to the Miramar Commission in 2013. Her efforts have focused on quality-of-life issues for residents and promoting diversity.
Cherasard, elected a year ago, was recognized as “a public servant and advocate whose work in housing and civic engagement continues to expand opportunity for families.”
An immigrant from Nassau, Bahamas, Cherasard came to Florida at age 16 on an academic scholarship to Florida Memorial University, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2001.
”Together, [Colbourne and Cherasard] are driving meaningful change across our region,” Wilson said.
