About Kimdra Smith-Webster

Kimdra Smith-Webster was born on September 1, 1977 on the beautiful island of Anguilla. She was a loving mother, a devoted spouse, and an accomplished scientist, who exhibited a true love for learning.

Kimdra’s formal education began in Anguilla. She attended primary school while living with her maternal grandmother in the US Virgin Islands. Shortly after, she returned to Anguilla for High School, up to 2nd form. After completing 2nd form, she subsequently relocated to New Jersey with a paternal relative, where she emerged as the foremost student at a private high school.

Having graduated at the top of her class from St. Aloysius High School, Kimdra's academic prowess earned her a full four-year scholarship to attend Seton Hall University. While she excelled in every course at Seton Hall University, she decided that Math and Science was her true passion. Immediately after obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree she immediately pursued and attained a Masters in Microbiology. Thereafter, she commenced her professional career with Colgate-Palmolive. At Colgate Palmolive, Kimdra was a highly regarded microbiologist with registered patents. She lectured and travelled extensively both internationally and regionally to advance the goals of research and development.

Kimdra, despite living abroad, always had Anguilla at heart. She decided she wanted to represent Anguilla, therefore, she participated in the 1999 summer pageant and was crowned Miss Anguilla 1999-2000. Also, as an entrepreneur, Kimdra established the Anguilla Sea Salt Company, a business she conceptualized and fostered in 2014.

Kimdra valued responsibility, discipline, dedication, and most importantly education which were all cornerstones of her character. As such, it is in honor of Kimdra’a memory, her accomplishments and unyielding dedication to higher learning that this foundation was formed; and it is through the educational pursuit of the foundation scholarship recipients that Kimdra's legacy of academic and personal excellence will endure.