Avery Luis Lewis, a dedicated educator, embarked on his professional journey at Ulla Muller Elementary and Joseph Sibilly Elementary Schools. His unwavering commitment to community service, particularly in the field of education, led him to assume significant...
Kurt A. Vialet, Mathematics Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, first elected in 2014 to serve as a Senator in the 31st Legislature of the Virgin Islands then served in the 32nd - 34th Legislature of the Virgin Islands. Having been in public service for over 30...
Born as the 11th of 13 children to Mayrose and James Blyden, Sr., Senator Marvin A. Blyden is a native of the Virgin Islands and a proud son of the Nadir community. His formative years in the Virgin Islands public school system laid the foundation for a life of...
Angel L. Bolques Jr., a proud son of the Virgin Islands, has devoted his life to serving the people and improving the Virgin Islands he holds dear. Born on St. Croix and raised in the Peters Rest neighborhood, Angel's early years were filled with family, friends, and...
Dwayne Maurice DeGraff was born in 1961 to Theodore Pershing DeGraff, Sr. and Maria Estrill DeGraff (both deceased). He is the fifth of six children. As a young boy growing up in Savan, DeGraff began his formal education with the Dober Elementary School, George...
Senator Ray Fonseca is a proud Virgin Islander, born in Vesta Gade, Savan, and raised in the Bovoni community of St. Thomas. He is the son of David Smith-Fonseca and Linelle Todman-Williams. Ray Fonseca is a strong advocate for accountability and transparency in...
Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr. epitomizes dedicated and homegrown leadership, having cultivated his skills over three decades of service to the people of the Virgin Islands. His commitment to servant-leadership experience has been consistently recognized by his peers...
Born on the beautiful island of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, on October 12, 1973, Senator Alma Francis Heyliger embodies resilience, determination, and service. Her upbringing instilled in her a strong sense of self-expression and confidence, values she carries...
Hubert L. Frederick, most commonly referred to as Lorenzo, was born and raised on the island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. As one of six siblings, he cherishes the close-knit bonds of his family, whose unconditional support and strong values, rooted in the rich...
Marise James is an attorney, mediator, educator, and public servant dedicated to uplifting her community and championing justice. A proud Crucian, she has dedicated her life to public service, building a reputation as a compassionate advocate and purposeful leader....
Franklin D. Johnson, most commonly known as “Frankie” to all, was born in Frederiksted St. Croix on September 9, 1960 to Eleanor E. Sealey and Thomas A. Johnson, Sr. “Frankie” attended the parochial and public-school systems of St. Croix. Mr. Johnson progressed and...
A third consecutive term legislator, Sen. Carla Joseph is a grassroots organizer, social justice activist, and public servant with a strong sense of purpose. She is the youngest of four (4) children born to the late Frances Camilla Girleta Joseph of Jennings Village...
Clifford Adrian Joseph, a hard worker, committed and devoted person and businessman, was born February 24, 1969, in St. Croix, United State Virgin Islands to Christopher and Gloria Joseph. Joseph the youngest of three biological siblings and the third to last of ten...
Senator Carla J. Joseph is a second consecutive term Senator representing the St. Thomas/St. John District after being re-elected in the 2022 general election. As a freshman Senator in the 34th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, Senator Joseph Chaired the Committee on...
Kenneth L. Gittens, was born in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands on June 3, 1971, to the late Doris L. (Williams) Joseph and Keith R. Gittens, Sr. Kenny, as he's affectionately known, is a product of the Virgin Islands public school system. Upon...
Angel L. Bolques Jr., a native of the Virgin Islands, has dedicated his life to public service and the betterment of his beloved community. Born and raised on the picturesque island of St. Croix, he fondly recalls his childhood in the Peters Rest neighborhood. There,...
A former Senator in the 30th Legislature of the Virgin Islands and proactive change leader with more than 30 years of expertise in driving projects, operations, government programs, and policy, Senator Diane T. Capehart serves the 35th Legislature as a proud,...
In 2020 Senator Samuel Carrion made the commitment to run for the 34th Legislature to fight for a better Virgin Islands. Born and raised on the island of St. Croix, Senator Carrion sought to make a positive impact in his community. After being elected to serve in the...
Dwayne Maurice DeGraff was born in 1961 to Theodore Pershing DeGraff, Sr. and Maria Estrill DeGraff (both deceased). He is the fifth of six children. As a young boy growing up in Savan, DeGraff began his formal education with the Dober Elementary School, George...
Born on the beautiful island of St. Thomas, in the Virgin Islands of the United States on October 12, 1973, Senator Alma Francis Heyliger developed a healthy sense of self-expression and confidence as a result of her upbringing and immediate environment. Graduating...
“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy." (Tagore) Donna A Frett-Gregory was first elected to serve as Senator in the 33rd Legislature where she held the position of Vice President and...
Senator Ray Fonseca is a proud United States Virgin Islander born March 10, 1959, in Savan, and raised in Bovoni, St. Thomas. He is the son of Linelle Todman-Williams-Fonseca and David Fonseca. He is also the great-nephew of Glanville Fonseca, who from 1949 was one of...
Javan E. James, Sr., was born on July 7, 1987, on the big island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, to Jonathan and Marilyn James. His grandmother, Louisa Martin-Solis, emigrated from St. Kitts, West Indies, to Saint Croix, where she settled and raised her children,...
Marise C. James was born to a single mother, Constance Espinosa, an executive secretary and seamstress, and into humble beginnings in the D. Hamilton Jackson Terrace housing project in Christiansted, St. Croix. They lived with her maternal grandparents - Pedro...
Franklin D. Johnson most commonly known as “Frankie" to all, was born in Frederiksted St. Croix on September 9, 1960, to Eleanor E. Sealey and Thomas A. Johnson, Sr. "Frankie" attended the parochial and public-school systems of St. Croix. Mr. Johnson progressed and...
Milton E. Potter, a second-term Senator in the 34th Legislature, was born on the island of Tortola, and is a proud product of the U.S. Virgin Islands Public School System from kindergarten through grade 12. He is a graduate of Florida A&M University where he...
