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A progressive Virgin Islander with plans to repair the breach within Virgin Islands Housing community. Born and raised in St. Thomas U.S Virgin Islands and a mother of two boys, Shenelle Fina understands the struggles Virgin Islanders are facing today, especially in the housing sector. Holding a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Albany State University, and lots of work-related experience in the field, Shenelle has been tried, tested and proven to be resilient and dependable. During her employment at the Virgin Islands 28th and 29th legislature, Shenelle has played a pivotal role in public relations and management. Soon after, she returned to Emory University, where she worked as a gastroenterological research executive assistant. Her colleagues at the Buy, sell, brokerage team describe her as “a very fantastic soul.”

On moving back home, Ms. Francis learned that the housing and equity issues where much bigger than she knew in underserved areas and drew interest to abolish this quandary. While working in Real estate for 3 years, Francis started looking for answers to understand how to provide low-income individuals

with home ownership.

Working with some of the best realtors in Georgia, she was able to establish how to fix some the nation’s housing issues. Francis knew the first place that she needed to help was her home land, so she relocated back to St. Thomas for the past 5 years to assist the Virgin Islands in obtaining progressive measures in housing and understanding the need to close the gap of equity in the islands.

“Many that relocate to the mainland find it hard to come back and contribute because ownership of property or housing can seem impossible. Therefore, it is important for me to have a sit at the table to change this narrative” Francis quotes. Francis feels like every Islander should have “a piece of the rock” to call their own.

Campaign Goals:

Preservation of our culture through education

Beautification of our islands, starting with restoring all parks: baseball fields, basketball courts and soccer fields on St. Thomas and St. John

Addressing the housing crisis with progressive measures

Bridging the gap of equity in the Virgin Islands

Join Shenelle Fina Francis in her mission to empower, uplift, and transform the Virgin Islands. 

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