Dr. Grace Zephorah Walters, a proud native of Sandy Bay, has dedicated over twenty-five years of her life to serving the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines through healthcare, community development, and leadership. Her journey, deeply rooted in humility, perseverance, and a passion for service, has shaped her into a respected healthcare professional and community advocate.
Her early education began at the Sandy Bay Anglican School and then briefly at the Sion Hill Government School. She completed her secondary education at the North Union Secondary School before embarking on a remarkable career in healthcare.
In 1996, Dr. Walters entered the nursing profession as a student nurse at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines School of Nursing, where her leadership potential quickly became evident. She was elected President of the Nursing Students’ Association and served two terms in that role. Upon completing her initial training in 1999, she was assigned to the Overland Health Centre, where she served with distinction as Staff Nurse.
Eager to advance her skills, she pursued training in Midwifery in 2001, returning in 2002 to serve at the Georgetown and Sandy Bay Health Centres, where she provided vital care to mothers, children, and families. In 2006, she left to pursue advanced studies in Family Nursing Practice. Upon her return in 2008, she brought her expertise to the Marriaqua Health District and later, in 2010, to the Georgetown Health District, where she served communities including Fancy, Owia, Sandy Bay, Overland, Orange Hill, Chapmans, Langley Park, Dixon, O’Briens Valley, Spring Village, Caratal, Chili, Georgetown, Mt. Young, Chester Cottage, Byera, and Gorse.
Throughout her career, Dr. Walters has gone beyond the call of duty. She has coordinated and delivered home visits to the elderly and shut-ins, managed maternal care and deliveries as a midwife, and diagnosed and treated common conditions as a Nurse Practitioner. She also championed the School Health Programme and created community-based initiatives such as adolescent groups, diabetic and hypertensive support groups, young mothers’ support group, men’s health sessions, and interventions for individuals struggling with alcohol abuse. These initiatives, coupled with health fairs and outreach activities, reflect her commitment to holistic and inclusive community healthcare.
Her leadership extends beyond the healthcare sector. As President of the Georgetown Secondary School’s Parent-Teacher Association, she spearheaded a “homemakers” programme through the Adult and Continuing Education Unit, empowering young unemployed mothers with skills to improve their financial independence.
Dr. Walters has also contributed to shaping the national health policy framework. In both 2008 and 2022, she chaired the committee responsible for developing the Nurse Practitioners’ Protocol, which supports prescriptive rights for Nurse Practitioners. In 2011, she led the committee that coordinated the National March and Rally for Diabetes, a major public health event.
Her influence on healthcare education is equally noteworthy. Since March 2022, she has been actively involved in educating nurses at the postgraduate level, teaching in the Master of Science programme with the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus. In 2023, she served as a presenter for the Master of Science programme at the University of Technology.
Dr. Walters was also appointed Coordinator of the Family Planning Unit within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment and later that year, she assumed the role of Acting Senior Nursing Officer at the Mental Health Rehabilitation Centre. Her leadership journey continued when she joined the Hospital Administration team in 2013, managing hospital operations and contributing to shaping policies to advance healthcare delivery in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Dr. Walters has served on the General Nursing Council of St. Vincent and the Grenadines since 2015 and was appointed Chairman in 2020. Through this role, she upholds the standards and regulations governing nursing, midwifery, nurse practitioners, and nursing assistants across the nation. She also lends her expertise to other professional associations, including serving two terms as Assistant Secretary of the SVG Nurses Association and, in 2023, joining the SVG Diabetic and Hypertensive Association as Assistant Treasurer, where she led the committee to review its constitution.
Her published work focuses on Management of Hospital Services and reflects her commitment to addressing organisational challenges and driving systemic improvements within the healthcare sector.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Dr. Walters has always valued community, faith, and personal growth. She has been a facilitator and teacher for the Sandy Bay Church of Christ Vacation Bible School, carefully scheduling her annual vacation to participate fully in this outreach initiative. She is a former member of the Sho-to-kan Karate School, where she earned a Brown Belt. She also possesses a passion for Latin dance, and has served as an executive member of the Euphoria Latin Dance Academy until early 2025.
Above all, Dr. Walters considers her greatest achievement the positive impact she has had on the lives of adolescents who participated in her youth groups over the years, many of whom have gone on to build successful, fulfilling lives.
Dr. Walters is deeply family and community oriented. She is a devoted mother to one son and welcomed her first grand daughter in October 2024. She continues to draw strength and inspiration from her family and community as she works toward building a future filled with endless opportunities and equity for North Windward.
Her guiding principle is captured in her favourite quote by Myles Munroe: “The greatness of man is in the way he treats the little man.”
Delivering for North Windward
- Education Revolution – Free access to education at all levels.
- Housing and Land – New housing projects and expanded land distribution.
- Infrastructure & Safety – Bridges, sea and river defenses, and major community developments, such as the continual enhancement of the Chatoyer National Park, and other recreational sites and sporting facilities.
- Healthcare & Emergency Services – Decentralised health care and built a NEMO satellite warehouse.
- Agriculture & Farmers – Support for farmers and revitalisation of the arrowroot industry. Continual build out of the modern Arrowroot Facility in Orange Hill.
Vision for North Windward
- Education – Strengthening educational opportunities and developing a more inclusive approach, capturing all levels and forms of education.
- Improved Healthcare & Housing – Expand health services and improve housing across the constituency.
- Provide more Job Opportunities – Create employment through tourism, youth empowerment, and support for young parents.
- Agriculture – Re-introduce irrigation and strengthen support for farmers.
- Youth & Community – Launch mentorship programmes, sports, and cultural activities year-round.
- Heritage & Identity – Establish indigenous heritage centres to preserve and promote culture.
- Tourism – Commitment to the enhancement and development of existing and new tourist attractions across the constituency.