Faith B. Yisrael

Faith Brebnor Yisrael (born 1978 or 1979) is a Tobagonian public health official and politician who has served in the Tobago House of Assembly since 2017. Initially an appointed member of the body, she was elected in January 2021 as a member of the Progressive Democratic Patriots, though she left the party in December 2022 following disagreements with leader Watson Duke.

Faith B. Yisrael
Yisrael in 2017
Member of the Tobago House of Assembly
Assumed office
2017
Preceded byHayden Spencer
Constituency
  • Belle Garden East (since 2021)
  • Appointed (2017–2021)
Ministerial offices
Deputy Chief Secretary
Assumed office
19 September 2022
Chief SecretaryFarley Augustine
Preceded byWatson Duke
Secretary of Health, Wellness and Social Protection
Assumed office
8 December 2021
Chief SecretaryFarley Augustine
Preceded by?
Personal details
Born
Faith Brebnor

1978 or 1979 (age 45–46)
Scarborough, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
Political party
  • Independent (since 2022)
  • Progressive Democratic Patriots (2016–2022)
Spouse
Ben Yisrael
(divorced)
Alma materUniversity of Pittsburgh (BS, MPH, DrPH)
Academic background
ThesisThis is Tobago: Social and Cultural Influencers of HIV Infections in Tobago (2007)

Since 2022, Yisrael has served as deputy chief secretary and secretary of health.

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