Jamaican-American community leader Latoya Clarke has been appointed Assistant Deputy Mayor of the City of Sunrise, marking a significant milestone in her longtime service to the South Florida municipality she has called home since migrating from Jamaica at age 14.
The City of Sunrise announced the new leadership titles on December 3, congratulating both Deputy Mayor Jacqueline A. Guzman and Assistant Deputy Mayor Clarke. “We are grateful for their inspiring leadership and their continued commitment to serving our diverse community with pride, passion, and dedication,” the city said in a statement.
Clarke, a graduate of Piper High School, brings more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry to her new role. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Florida Atlantic University and a Master of Science from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law. Her professional career has spanned business operations, cost-optimization strategies, and the management of multiple hospital centers, where she demonstrated strong leadership and efficiency in service delivery…