A nurse by profession, Daurene Lewis is an entrepreneur and a civic leader. The first Black mayor of Nova Scotia and the first Black woman to be elected mayor in Canada, she has many accomplishments to her credit. In Annapolis Royal, she helped develop the Farmers' Market, the boardwalk and the Historic Gardens. This woman of action is also known as a tireless volunteer. She has dedicated her time and energy to the advancement of women in business, the betterment of race relations and the promotion of the arts. She is currently principal of the Halifax campuses of the Nova Scotia Community College.