Miss Sharifa Powell is a highly accomplished international trade and development specialist with over two decades of global experience working with institutions such as the World Bank Group, Inter-American Development Bank, USAID, and the Commonwealth Secretariat across Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. She holds an LLM in International Trade Law (Distinction), an MSc in International Trade Policy, and advanced training in Corporate Governance, equipping her to lead strategic, ethical decision-making. Sharifa’s expertise spans designing and implementing trade facilitation programs, negotiating trade agreements, and crafting frameworks that promote sustainable, equitable growth for emerging economies. A global citizen with a vibrant Jamaican spirit, she leverages her vast international network and sharp analytical skills to drive innovation and impactful public-private partnerships, all while fueling her passion for art, culture, a great local beach day and family time. Sharifa is the proud author of ‘Civics for Young Leaders – Becoming Who I Am’, a Grade 7 learning resource approved by the Ministry of Education and Youth.