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Simera L. Durante is a public officer in the Government of the Virgin Islands for over twenty-four years.
Ms. Durante’s educational achievements includes a Master of Management in Human Resources Management from the University of Phoenix online. In 2010 and 2011, she completed the Diploma in Management and the Executive Diploma in Management respectively, from the Chartered Management Institute at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Campus in the Virgin Islands. She also completed a Certificate at the Executive Diploma Level in Strategic Management and Leadership (QCF) in 2014 by the Chartered Management Institute. Ms. Durante is also training in Mediation and Psychological First Aid and has been a part of the Crisis Team since 2006.
Ms. Durante enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and preparing healthy meals. She is excited to be a CHIP Facilitator who will help our community to eat and be healthier. She is the proud mother of six and enjoys reading and travelling. Ms. Durante also enjoys motivating and helping others.