Ms Marisa Gumbs
Marisa first caught the attention of most Anguillians when she was crowned Ms Anguilla in 1998. She was first profiled on this website as a Senior Student at Barry University in Miami Florida. Since then, Marisa has graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.89 and was awarded the most outstanding student in Marketing.  Upon completion Marisa returned to The National Bank of Anguilla  and currently holds the position of  Business Development and Marketing Officer. 
Marisa has a keen marketing and business savvy and continues to strive for her best. She is also the proud mother of a beautiful baby girl. 
Marisa's  potential is immeasurable and she's well on her way towards achieving it.
Marisa joined The National Bank of Anguilla in June of 1997 in the Accounts Department and served as a Junior Supervisor in the Cash Department. She's now the Business Development and Marketing Officer.  
   

Life at Barry University

  • In January 2001,enrolled  in the BBA Marketing program at Barry University in Miami. 

  • In the fall of 2001, she  made the Deans List with a GPA of 3.8. 

  • In the spring of 2002, she made the Presidents List with a 4.0 GPA. 

  • Initiated into Beta Gamma Sigma, which is an 
    honor society for the top 10% of business students 
    in AACSB accredited Schools across the United States Of America.

  • Expects  to graduate in May 2004

In  her spare time she enjoys:

  • Meeting people

  • Reading

  • Chatting with friends 

Pageantry

If you ever meet Marisa you will immediately understand why she was the winner of the 1998 Ms. Anguilla Competition and the Ms. Caribbean Tourism Pageant in St. Kitts.

She is very personable, naturally radiant and exudes confidence and poise.

"I was overjoyed with the opportunity to be an Ambassador for Anguilla.   In 1999 I was honored to be a part of an Anguilla delegation to Milan Italy where I actively participated in the annual BIT Tourism Fare.  Participating in the various pageants has certainly been a wonderful and rewarding experience.  It has enhanced my self-esteem and has sparked my interest in meeting people of different backgrounds and cultures.  As a result I now go through life very open-minded." Marisa Gumbs

Marisa credits her Albena Lake Hodge Comprehensive School  (A.L.H.C.S) teachers with instilling in her a drive to continuously strive for excellence in everything she does.  She graduated from  the A.L.C.H.S in 1997 with 7 CXC subjects, 2 O'Levels and 2 A'Levels.