From his humble beginnings on Tortola, BVI, to becoming President of the 36th Legislature, Milton E. Potter's journey embodies the American Dream in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Raised on St. Thomas with seven siblings, Milton learned early from his parents—Margaret, a...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
