Communicate:

share
meaning!

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The art of communication
is the language of
leadership.

James Humes

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When people
talk, listen
completely.

Ernest Hemingway

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God's purpose is
more important than
our plans.

Dr. Myles Munroe

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Every act of
communication is a
miracle of translation.

Barack Obama

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Welcome

Connecting possibilities

Thank you for making the time to learn more about me.

My names, Maxine Valarie, mean “of the highest worth” and derive from the same root words as Maximum Value.

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Childhood

A Little Girl With Big Dreams

I was raised on the island of New Providence by a single mother who modelled the values of hard work and determination. As a school teacher my mom placed high priority on education, so she sacrificed to pay the rent and

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Maxine Seymour Childhood

High School and College

An Enthusiastic Student & Leader

I attended St. Anne’s High School in Fox Hill where I was active in drama, speech and debate. I was president of the school’s Student Christian Movement and a member of the Kiwanis-sponsored Keywanettes, and the Pilot-sponsored Anchor Club. In 1993, I participated in

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Dr Bernice A King - Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Bernice A. King, daughter of
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Graduate Studies & Certification

A Life-Long Learner

Still thirsty to learn more, I worked full-time after achieving my Bachelor of Arts degree, earnestly saving with dreams of studying Communication closer to home. I returned to school in 2005 to pursue graduate studies at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona

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University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, Jamaica

Career and Community

Your gifts will make room for you

A Communication expert with more than 25 years of experience in the field, I have worked across industries including government, retail, franchise, corporate, media, health, insurance and banking. I currently lead the Communication team at our country’s foremost

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Maxine Seymour Gifting Childrens

Family and Faith

With Love and God all things are possible

I have been married to my husband, Rico – a school teacher and coach – for more than 20 years; we first met in the summer of 1996. I vividly remember him singing “Forever I Do” as I walked down the aisle at our very modest

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Maxine Seymour Family
  • All
  • Believer
  • Colleague
  • Community Builder
  • Family Member
  • Friend
  • Godmother
  • Mentor
  • Student Leader
Catherine Sweeting - Christ Community Church
Catherine Sweeting
Christ Community Church
“I know Maxine Seymour – the woman of prayer, and not just a woman of prayer but a woman who is committed to God.”
Dr. Deanza Cunningham JP - Senior Pastor, Christ Community Church
Dr. Deanza Cunningham JP
Senior Pastor, Christ Community Church
“Maxine has been able to marry love of God and love of humanity, seamlessly. This is evidenced in her work in the life of the church and in the wider community.”
Audrey M. Deveaux - Former Boss
Audrey M. Deveaux
Former Boss
“I am most impressed with Maxine’s goals … Maxine is committed, not only to personal development but to national development. She loves this beloved country of ours.”
Deana Nelson - Former Colleague
Deana Nelson
Former Colleague
“Maxine could be very persuasive and persistent when advocating for one of her beliefs or visions.”
Dion Godet - Former Fellow Parishioner & Colleague
Dion Godet
Former Fellow Parishioner & Colleague
“She’s made her mistakes but her mistakes have, in my opinion, been a growth stage. When life has given her lemons, she’s made lemonade.”
Nakera Symonette - Former Colleague & Schoolmate
Nakera Symonette
Former Colleague & Schoolmate
“She leads with passion and integrity. She’s a servant-leader and so it’s always service above self … not for personal gain [or] reward.”
Natural Empress - Former Colleague
Natural Empress
Former Colleague
“If ever I was to believe in somebody to lead this country it would be somebody with the level of integrity, the level of honesty that [Maxine] possesses [which is] unmatched.”
Stephen Dean - President, Rotary Club of Nassau
Stephen Dean
President, Rotary Club of Nassau
“If you want to find someone who is evidence-based of setting gold standards of excellence, I challenge you and I implore you to meet my good friend, Maxine.”
Rachel Grace Seymour - Daughter
Rachel Grace Seymour
Daughter
“I love my Mommy.”
Rico K. Seymour - Husband
Rico K. Seymour
Husband
“Maxine Seymour is all that I could ever ask for in a wife, in a mother and in a friend. She is the apple of my eye. She is the everything. She’s my world. She’s my life. She is my wife.”
Dr. Vernard S. McPhee - Cousin/Adopted Brother
Dr. Vernard S. McPhee
Cousin/Adopted Brother
“Maxine was a sister to me, a friend. She taught me so many things that I have come to cherish over the years: the things that have made me into the person I am today.”
Yvette B. Evans - Aunt
Yvette B. Evans
Aunt
“… even though she had some obstacles in her life, she was determined; she knew her goals; she knew what she had to do; she didn’t allow those things to stop her from accomplishing [her goals] …”
Damali Robertson - Friend
Damali Robertson
Friend
“We came together because of a group project and it is one of those unforgettable moments when you think ... huh … she’s really opinionated … and then that turned into many years of friendship.”
Edreisa Johnson - Friend
Edreisa Johnson
Friend
“Maxine has a way of making you feel like you are the only person in the room … she remembers past conversations, she references things and so you feel very special.”
Kendyce Moss-Moultrie - Family Friend
Kendyce Moss-Moultrie
Family Friend
“Maxine was determined not to allow the moments of challenge in her life to define her.”
Terah P. Bowe - Lifelong Friend & Prayer Sister
Terah P. Bowe
Lifelong Friend & Prayer Sister
“Maxine is a woman of integrity. She is a woman of great faith, great character … who is very much comfortable in her own skin.”
Leigha Charlton - Godchild
Leigha Charlton
Godchild
“She is very generous; she thinks of others before herself. For her birthday, instead of [letting us] give her gifts, she would package and use her time to give us gifts instead.”
Macy E. Suazo - Godchild
Macy E. Suazo
Godchild
“She always tries to make the best out of every situation, and when she sets a goal nothing can stand in her way; she is a force to be reckoned with.”
Tobias Saunders - Godchild, Saundersboy TV
Tobias Saunders
Godchild, Saundersboy TV
“On her birthday which is Valentine’s Day, instead of us celebrating her, she celebrates us.”
Aleshia Colebrook - Maxine’s Mentee
Aleshia Colebrook
Maxine’s Mentee
“Rarely do you find someone who is positive, compassionate and dedicated and [who] listens effectively.”
Cynthia Wells - High School Vice Principal (Retired)
Cynthia Wells
High School Vice Principal (Retired)
“In helping with the younger children, she was a gentle leader and her classes loved her. If I’m not mistaken, she ended up serving as House Captain and she was also our Deputy Head Girl.”

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