Biography

Avril Cherasard is an immigrant from Nassau, Bahamas, who came to the United States at 16 years old on an academic scholarship to Florida Memorial University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2001. After earning her Master’s degree in Public Administration from Nova Southeastern University, she began her career as a civil servant, working for the Florida Department of Health and the Social Security Administration, advocating for individuals and ensuring they were treated with dignity and respect.

She achieved the American Dream when she purchased her first home in Miramar in 2010. Since then, she has built a life in the city with her husband Roland, their 10-year-old son, Jay R., and her mother, Judith.

Avril is a licensed real estate professional, investor, and Governor of the Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors Association. She has extensive expertise in property valuations, home building, and repairs. She has also served on Miramar’s Affordable Housing Committee, working to create opportunities for families to achieve homeownership and maintain the homes they currently own.

Dedicated to community service, Avril has long been involved in local charitable organizations. She is a member and currently president of the Kiwanis Club of East Pines Miramar, where she continues to create and lead impactful projects that empower youth, assist families in need, and support seniors in the community.

Her passion for service, leadership, and advocacy drives her to ensure that Miramar remains a city where every family is listened to, cared for, and supported.