Biography

Commissioner Yvette Colbourne was first elected as Miramar Commissioner in 2013. Her greatest efforts have been anchored in the quality of life, promoting diversity and advocating for the overall well-being of the entire city ”One Miramar.” She served four times as Vice Mayor and currently represents the City of Miramar serving as Chairperson of the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). She serves on the National League of Cities Hispanic Elected Local Official (HELO) Constituency Group and served as the 2024 President of the National League of Cities Women in Municipal Government (WIMG).

Commissioner Colbourne has been a public servant for most of her adult life. Prior to elected office, she served 30 years as a Miami Dade County Administrator, President of her Homeowners Association, Vice Chair of the City of Miramar Economic Development Board, Member of the Civil Service Advisory Board, and Member of the Broward County Diversity Committee. Commissioner Colbourne earned a Master of Public Administration, and a bachelor’s in business administration from Nova Southeastern University. She is a graduate of the “Good Government Initiative” from the University of Miami’s Leaders of Excellence Program for Elected Officials.

She has received numerous awards and recognition, including the: United States Congressional Record, a Recognition from Congresswoman Frederica Wilson; Jamaica USA Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Public Service in 2023; Hispanic Woman of Distinction in 2023, Panama Republic of Panama – Strengthening Sister Cities Relations award in 2023; United Negro College Fund, Champion of Education Award in 2022; Coalition of South Florida Muslim Association Community Service Award in 2020; Paul Harris Award, from The Rotary Club of Miramar-Pines 2018; Legacy Magazine’s Award for One of the 50 Most Powerful and Influential Professionals in Business and Industry the 2015; ICABA’s 2012 Award for The Most Accomplished Black Community Leaders and Entrepreneurs.

Commissioner Colbourne is a Jamaican descendant, born in Panama. She and her husband have lived in the City of Miramar for 32 years where they raised their 2 children.