CCS Executive Board 2016-2017
Regine Laforest-Sharif is a 15 year veteran of the Johns Hopkins University community, the current Associate Director of Housing, Past President of the Black Faculty and Staff Association, and a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
As the Advisor for CCS since 2001, she has offered her guidance to the organization and its members on goal setting, leadership development, and program planning. She enjoys working with the students one-on-one and sharing the Caribbean culture of strong community and hard work. Regine was raised primarily in New York City by traditional Haitian parents who strongly believed in maintaining their ethnic identity while residing in the States. Regine and husband Hameed Sharif reside in Laurel, Maryland a suburb outside of Washington, DC with their lovely daughter Soraya, age 8. |
Name: Monique Sohria Sterling
Position on E-Board: President
Year: 2017
Major(s)/Minor(s): Molecular & Cellular Biology Major/ Spanish for the Professions Minor (Pre-Med)
Countries you represent: St. Lucia and Costa Rica (#costalucian)
Why did you become involved with CCS? I love being part of an organization on campus that grants me the opportunity to spread and share the joy and positive energy that the Caribbean way of life embodies with those who may not know much about it.
Position on E-Board: President
Year: 2017
Major(s)/Minor(s): Molecular & Cellular Biology Major/ Spanish for the Professions Minor (Pre-Med)
Countries you represent: St. Lucia and Costa Rica (#costalucian)
Why did you become involved with CCS? I love being part of an organization on campus that grants me the opportunity to spread and share the joy and positive energy that the Caribbean way of life embodies with those who may not know much about it.
Name: Natalie Lindo
Position on Eboard: Vice President
Year: 2017
Major/Minors: Chemistry Major/Classics Minor
Countries you represent: Jamaica
Why did you become involved with CCS? I joined the Caribbean Cultural Society because I wanted to maintain my heritage, and also meet others that had similar cultural backgrounds. Being a part of CCS provided support for me and eased my transition into the Johns Hopkins life. I am grateful for the time the group has invested in bettering my college experience and want to provide the same great experience to other Caribbean students.
Position on Eboard: Vice President
Year: 2017
Major/Minors: Chemistry Major/Classics Minor
Countries you represent: Jamaica
Why did you become involved with CCS? I joined the Caribbean Cultural Society because I wanted to maintain my heritage, and also meet others that had similar cultural backgrounds. Being a part of CCS provided support for me and eased my transition into the Johns Hopkins life. I am grateful for the time the group has invested in bettering my college experience and want to provide the same great experience to other Caribbean students.
Name: Maia Watson
Position on E-Board: Events Chair
Year: 2019
Major/Minor: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Major
Countries you Represent: I proudly represent the island of Barbados
Why did you become involved with CCS? I was born and raised in Barbados and the CCS has allowed me to not only share my culture, but also learn more about other Caribbean islands. CCS is an organization which truly fosters the Caribbean spirit of community and I am excited to see how the club evolves this year.
Position on E-Board: Events Chair
Year: 2019
Major/Minor: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Major
Countries you Represent: I proudly represent the island of Barbados
Why did you become involved with CCS? I was born and raised in Barbados and the CCS has allowed me to not only share my culture, but also learn more about other Caribbean islands. CCS is an organization which truly fosters the Caribbean spirit of community and I am excited to see how the club evolves this year.
Name: Alyssa Khan
Position on E-Board: Secretary
Year: 2017
Major/Minor: Molecular & Cellular Biology, Neuroscience Double Major/Psychology Minor
Countries You Represent: Trinidad & Tobago
Why did you become involved with CCS? Trinidad has been my home for most of my life and the transition to college in a foreign country was difficult. I joined the Caribbean Cultural Society because it allows me to be a part of providing a "home away from home" to other Caribbean students. It also is a great opportunity to share my wonderful culture with others in the Johns Hopkins community.
Position on E-Board: Secretary
Year: 2017
Major/Minor: Molecular & Cellular Biology, Neuroscience Double Major/Psychology Minor
Countries You Represent: Trinidad & Tobago
Why did you become involved with CCS? Trinidad has been my home for most of my life and the transition to college in a foreign country was difficult. I joined the Caribbean Cultural Society because it allows me to be a part of providing a "home away from home" to other Caribbean students. It also is a great opportunity to share my wonderful culture with others in the Johns Hopkins community.
Name: Vahni Bernard
Position on Eboard: Publicity Chair
Year: 2019
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Why did you become involved with CCS?
Position on Eboard: Publicity Chair
Year: 2019
Major/Minors:
Countries you represent:
Why did you become involved with CCS?