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NFBPA SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER
NFBPA SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER
The NFBPA South Florida Chapter is a professional membership organization serving public service leaders, emerging professionals, and community partners across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. We are committed to developing leaders who serve with integrity, purpose, and impact by creating opportunities for connection, growth, and community engagement.
We bring together professionals across local government, public administration, education, nonprofit, and corporate sectors to build relationships, expand opportunities, and elevate leadership across our region.
CHAPTER HISTORY
CHAPTER HISTORY
The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) is a professional membership organization dedicated to the advancement of Black leadership in the public sector. Founded in June1983 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the NFBPA membership has grown to include managers and executives in virtually all disciplines represented in state and local governments. In addition to public service professionals, the association’s membership embraces graduate students, deans, and faculty at schools of public administration, community service professionals, and executives in the corporate sector.
A Message From Our Chapter President
A Message From Our Chapter President
Welcome to the NFBPA South Florida Chapter!
I’m Dr. Shirley Sims, and it is truly an honor to serve as your Chapter President. I joined NFBPA in 2021, through NFBPA, I’ve gained a deeper appreciation for the work that public servants do every day and I’ve learned the power of partnership, collaboration, and connection in creating real change. NFBPA South Florida is more than a professional organization we are a community of changemakers committed to excellence in public service across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties.
Whether you are new to public service, an emerging leader, or a seasoned professional, I invite you to join us, attend an event, and get involved as we elevate leadership, drive impact, and build community across South Florida.
I’m glad you’re here and I look forward to connecting with you soon!
Feel free to contact me at president@nfbpasouthflorida.org
Dr. Shirley Sims
President, NFBPA South Florida Chapter (2026-2028)
Nfbpa national Leadership
Nfbpa national Leadership
The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) is a leading, forward-thinking organization dedicated to advancing public leadership in local and state government. NFBPA is an independent, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1983.
With more than 2,500 members nationwide, NFBPA is recognized for designing and delivering high-quality leadership development initiatives that strengthen the public service profession. Our members are leaders and managers of public programs and agencies in more than 350 jurisdictions across the country, supported by 36 local chapters that advance the mission at the community level.
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