FORT LAUDERDALE – The Jamaican Ladies of Florida (JWOF) proudly welcomes its newly elected Board of Administrators for the 2025-2026 time period—a unprecedented group of girls poised to steer with ardour, objective, and an unwavering dedication to impression. This sturdy management workforce exhibits the energy, resilience, and excellence of JWOF. They’re prepared for a shiny way forward for development and empowerment.
Jamaican Ladies of Florida Board 2025-2026
On the helm is Michelle Williamson, newly appointed President, whose visionary management will proceed JWOF’s mission of uplifting, inspiring, and fostering success amongst girls of Jamaican heritage and past. She is joined by Dr. Venessa Walker as Vice President, Noya Hastings-Ritchie as Secretary, and Michelle Ho-Sang as Treasurer—every bringing their very own experience and dedication to JWOF’s continued evolution. Rounding out the management workforce are our achieved Administrators-at-Giant:
Collectively, these girls embody the core values of JWOF—management, service, and sisterhood. Their shared imaginative and prescient will drive JWOF into its subsequent chapter. It is going to create extra probabilities for private {and professional} development. It is going to additionally improve group impression and open doorways for the subsequent era of leaders.
twelfth Annual Ladies’s Convention and Luncheon
L-R: Dr. Terri-Karelle Johnson, Marlene Ford, Fae Ellington, Michelle Williamson, President JWOF, Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman, Aisha Rainford, Quick Previous President of JWOF, Shani McGraham-Shirley, Etana
The just lately appointed board was launched through the Annual Women’s Conference and Luncheon on Saturday, March 8, coinciding with Worldwide Ladies’s Day. This gathering passed off on the Marriott Harbor Seaside Resort in Fort Lauderdale.
Michelle Williamson – President, Jamaica Ladies of Florida
President Michelle Williamson stated that “the brand new JWOF Board is able to lead with intention, energy, and unity”. Described as a tireless serial volunteer, Williamson emphasised that “JWOF will stay dedicated to increasing our attain, deepening our impression, and persevering with the legacy of empowering girls to rise, thrive, and provides again.”
Since its inception, JWOF has been a beacon of excellence, providing mentorship, academic scholarships, group initiatives, and networking alternatives. JWOF creates an area that honors, conjures up, and uplifts girls of their objectives by means of distinctive packages and occasions.
Michelle Williamson: JWOF Board President
As a revered journey skilled spanning greater than 20 years, President Williamson has dropped at this place a wealth of expertise in management having served beforehand as co-chair on the North Miami Seaside Fee on the Standing of Ladies (COSW), and volunteer on a number of group organizations together with Fits, Stilettos, Stockings and Lipstick Basis (SSL), the Coronary heart Sistas Circle, and the annual Winterfest Parade. By means of JWOF membership she has additionally served constantly as a volunteer with tasks organized by the Meals for the Poor (FFP), and International Empowerment Mission (GEM).
“As we step into this new period of management, we lengthen our heartfelt gratitude to our previous board members and supporters who’ve paved the best way for continued success. The work forward is daring and impressive, and we invite all who share our ardour for service and empowerment to hitch us in making an excellent better impression” Williamson stated.
She is a resident of Lauderdale Lakes and mom of two youngsters, Mykera and Izaya.
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