Beauty and cosmetology

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  Mrs. Hillary Johnson Morgan: RN, BSN, CMSN, CWCS, ARNP, is the President and co-founder, along with her husband Horace Morgan, of Mind, Body & Soul Health Ministry Inc, a non-profit organization which has been doing Annual Cataract Missions to Mandeville Hospital (doing at least 300 successful cataract surgeries each visit) and Annual Health Missions to Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, St Ann, for the past eight (8) years. The annual Alexandria Mission also serves the St. Ann’s Bay Infirmary, the Alexandria Community and Orphanages in the parish. The organization has also partnered with The Patel Family Foundation to upgrade, rebuild and refurbish the infrastructure of The Alexandria Hospital.

Hillary is also the CEO of her Family Practice in Brandon, Florida, allowing her to realize her dreams of assisting the less fortunate and those in need of superb healthcare. Her passion of caring for others started at a very early age, having experienced her grandmother ministering to the sick and under-privileged in the district of Alexandria. Hillary then realized that physical well-being was associated with the spiritual, social and mental aspects of humanity, hence her transition into nursing. She has worked as a volunteer, for several church based charitable enterprises in less developed countries, enabling her to observe several healthcare models which have allowed her to see the realities and need for quality improvement.

  Joan Seaga-Gonzalez (dubbed Mother Theresa of SF), founder of JURA and Pioneer in the entertainment industry in Jamaica, peace core member and holder of the Prime Minister of Jamaica’s Medal of Appreciation award, for the People Profile Humanitarian award 2020. 

Joan, at an early age besides going above and beyond for her fellow men, discovered her love for the performing arts but most of all, love of service and love of people, namely her fellow countrymen of Jamaica. Joan started a dance troupe in Kingston, Jamaica and set her sights on taking the troupe to the North Coast (the tourist hub of the island). Little did she know that she would encounter and would have to defend her troupe from the ugly face of Prejudices and the effects of Colonialism. You see, Joan had gone into the heart of the city and recruited talented dancers from the very inner city and deprived backgrounds, most of which looked and bore the features of their African forefathers. At that time, in Jamaica, (Colonialism left its social and cultural stain) businesses were not too keen on hiring persons that looked like Joan’s dancers. Some would hire them but not before first making it clear, that they were to stick to the confines of their quarters (which were typically in the back of the establishment), be seen and not heard and or, request that they stay out of sight as much as possible. As performers, they would not be allowed to fraternize or interact with the guests/customers, and of course, they were never to use the front entrance of any building.

Now Joan, (of Lebanese and Scottish descent) clearly did not get the memo and although she did not bear the resemblance of any of her recruits (and would not herself be subject to such blatant discrimination), she embraced their plight looked beyond the color of their skin and defended them fiercely. Joan felt, as a born Jamaican, she shared one commonality. Her mantra was “people are human and must be treated as such" and would often say “If you wronged one of my dancers you wronged me.” 

As they traveled across Jamaica and overseas if they were barred from a restaurant Joan herself would refuse to dine there. It is with that feeling of solidarity that Joan had to take a stance against one of her clients (the owner of a popular North Coast Hotel) Joan, Upon arrival at this resort and realizing there was a packed banquet hall of guests, waiting to be entertained, she used that as leverage and insisted that her dancers entered the hotel from the front entrance, or else “no show,” she ensured that they were provided with basic refreshment and ordered that they did not perform until her requests were met. 

 The Kiwanis Club of Lauderdale Lakes was chartered as one of 7,700 clubs  in 80 countries in 1998. Our motto is "Serving the Children of the  World". 

 The idea of forming a Kiwanis club with a Caribbean connection is  attributed to 2001 - 2002 Distinguished President Anthony D’Oyley and  Leroy Gordon, Distinguished President of the Kiwanis Club of Eastern  Kingston and Port Royal, Jamaica. This idea eventually led to a  formation meeting in August 1998, attended by eight prospective members.  This core group, along with other interested potential members, met  weekly, benefiting from the guidance of the late Art Coachman and John  Bonvillian, both Past Lt. Governors of Kiwanis Division 23. By September  29, 1998, there were 26 potential members signed up, enabling us to  obtain our charter from Kiwanis International 

 Rhonda Parris became principal of Park Lakes  Elementary School in 2017 when it was ranked as one of the lowest 300  schools in the state based on state assessment results. Having already  served as principal at Sanders Park Elementary School for five years,  she knew this would be a great opportunity to continue her passion for  developing teachers, building solid academic infrastructure and  impacting student learning by closing the achievement gap. In two years,  Principal Parris worked to improve the school’s letter grade from a D  to a B, which removed it from the list of lowest-performing schools.  

“Ms. Parris has impressed me with her leadership, knowledge and  passion for education. She is an exceptional instructional leader who  challenges students and staff to be the best they can be,” said Director  Angela Fulton

  Rain Jarrett is a social and behavioral sciences professor and subject matter expert on social and emotional learning development, inclusion and diversity and mindfulness. With over 10 years of experience in the classroom, Professor Jarrett has extensive knowledge and specialized expertise in curriculum design and development in the areas of culture, race relations, sex and gender and mindfulness. Being a parent, educator, sociologist and certified mindfulness instructor has allowed her to cultivate a unique understanding of learning and development, society and culture, as well as building resilience through the application of mindfulness tools used in her own life.

Professor Jarrett is passionate about human development, with a focus on women and the youth. She has volunteered in the Jamaican diaspora community service space for over 10 years and has recently joined the Jamaican Youth Leaders across the US, UK and Canadian Diasporas too help organize and engage the youth to work towards helping Jamaica reach its VIVION 2030 Sustainable Development goals. She currently works with schools in South Florida to spread mindfulness in the classroom, arming both teachers and students with skills to navigate life’s challenges. Rain recently served as the keynote speaker for the Jamaican Teachers’ Association Professional Development Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica and has been invited to serve as a panelist and guest speaker at multiple events in Jamaica and in the US. 

Rain currently coaches mothers with a special interest in helping single mothers achieve a calmer approach to parenting.  She is passionate about engaging and connecting with students and women who have shared experiences with pain and trauma and she brings hope and encouragement, sharing tools and strategies that have helped her in her life. She serves as a living example showing that they too can transcend their life barriers and live their best lives. Rain strongly believes that by focusing on building resilience and creating healthy balances, people are able to have more positive experiences, live fuller lives and truly step into their greatness.

  Mary Alvarez has served 18 of her 24 years in BCPS at Lyons Creek Middle School, where she is currently the office manager and confidential secretary.

"Not only is Ms. Alvarez extremely knowledgeable about the many different facets of our school, she is extremely creative and often takes the initiative to do whatever it takes to get the job done," said Principal Horace Hamm. "She is the epitome of going the extra mile with a smile and creating positive relationships with our parents, students, staff, and business and community partners."

 What I know for sure is that life is full of delightful treasures when children are raised by great parents. My daughter Debra Grant, is a mother of three children 21, 19 and 14  she exemplifies all  the qualities that makes up that mother who loves her children  unconditionally.Her children admirers her warmth, tenderness and zest  for living her best life.

She is not only loving, kind, nurturing and trustworthy, but always try  to instill these same values and qualities in her children.
Debra pushes herself each and every day as a  single parent. She works out at the gym everyday, and pushes herself as a  single parent to excel in her career as CEO of her own Healthcare  Business.
 

Debra is deeply admired by many including her clients, family and friends and held in very high esteem.
So,It is with great pleasure that I recommend my daughter, Debra Terrier-Grant for this prestigious award, Mother of the Year,  she is so deserving of this special recognition. 

Andrea Peart-Flores was born and raised in Mandeville, Jamaica. She and her family immigrated to the United States in her late teens. She attended Newtown High School in Queens, NY. After graduating, Andrea went to Brooklyn Tech for hotel and restaurant management. 

After meeting her late husband Carlos Flores, they moved to Florida to raise their three beautiful daughters. Andrea dedicated herself to parenting. She worked as a teaching assistant, reading coach, and media specialist while her daughters were in school in order to spend more time with them during their formative years. Education was always an important value in the Flores household. Having worked in the public school system for years, both Carlos and Andrea knew the importance of doing well in school in order to be successful in life. They pushed their daughters to excel academically throughout their schooling years. Alexcia, the oldest daughter, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the Florida International University in Miami, FL. She then went on to serve in the Navy, where she found her passion for helping others. She will be pursuing her Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management at New Haven University in the Fall. Carina, her second child, graduated from the Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. She currently works at the City of Fort Lauderdale as a Program Coordinator in the Sustainability Division. Talia, her youngest child, will be graduating from Piper High School in June at the top of her class. She will attend the University of South Florida on a full scholarship in the Fall, pursuing a Bachelor degree in Accounting.  Andrea has been an active member of the Caribbean and Lauderhill communities, serving as an association vice president, media and news personality, host, events promoter and a community activist with Citizens on Patrol for Lauderhill. She is still very active in both communities. Recently doing her part to serve the community by helping to give out food to those in need during the COVID pandemic. 

Now retired, Andrea has become active in her Mandeville hometown, helping the elderly. She is also an avid traveler, instilling an appreciation for diverse cultures and a love for their own Jamaican and Puerto Rican heritage in her daughters. Andrea feels as though her greatest achievement has been raising three successful daughters, knowing that they will go far in life and being there to root them along the way!

  My name is Keith Davis I am from the beautiful island of St. Vincent & the Grenadines. As a six year old I migrated to England where I fell in love with the beautiful game of futbol. Since that part of time futbol has always been a major part of my life. I moved to New York City in 1973, where I excelled in the game at Boys & Girls High School under the tutelage of Mickey Cohen. I than went to Quinnipiac College, where I was all New England Selection. I also played semi-professional futbol with Pozzalo, Calabria Roma and my club team Hyrone which is actually the name of St. Vincent & the Grenadines before the British came in. 

Hyrone is one of the most successful clubs in the history of Brooklyn soccer, and is still spoken very highly of today. In 1983 I got married to my wife Dotsy who understands and supports the love and passion I have for the sport. In 1984 we gave birth to our first child Ashanti. Our daughter Jhanel followed shortly after in 1986 and then our one son Emery in June of 1988. 

In 1988 my family and I moved to South Florida where I first became a part of the Lauderhill Lions Soccer Club. My last daughter Inara was born in 1991 right here in Florida. My love for the club spilled over right into my children as all of them were players of the Lauderhill Youth Soccer Club for many years. 32 years later and I still serve as the Director of Coaching Throughout my 32 years my men’s team have won several tournaments, championships games, and state cups while proudly representing the City of Lauderhill. The City of Lauderhill actually declared June 2, 2006 as “Coach Keith Davis Day” in the City of Lauderhill. Besides sending several player off to the play college futbol, and professional futbol, my greatest joy has been helping to develop the youth program in the City of Lauderhill. There is no greater feeling than giving back to our youth because they are our future. Over the years the program has grown tremendously. We currently have over 300 players participating in our youth program. The players in our Lauderhill Youth Academy are the only grassroots program in Florida that we know of. Recently 4 of our players were selected to go and play for David Beckham’s Inter Miami Academy, and other players are being scouted from teams all across the county because when it comes to talent the City of Lauderhill has it. One quote that I live by is those that know better, do better, and it is my life-long goal to do just that for the future of our community. Whether we are coaching or being mentors, or checking up on school work in the city of Lauderhill we tend to the whole child. In 3 decades of leadership the one thing I have realized is that it takes a Village and I am blessed to have some amazing coaching staff, parents, mentors, & volunteers by my side. As I say to my players the process continues and it will always for as long as I am breathing.