Photo: Lady Shannan Ighodaro
Honorable Shannan “Lady” Ighodaro, an accomplished empowerment strategist, brand and image consultant, and business executive, brings a wealth of experience in public relations, marketing, and community outreach. Elected to the Miami Gardens City Council in a historic November 2020 election, she is the first Bahamian American immigrant to hold this position in the largest African American city in Florida.
As a trailblazer, Shannan introduced and championed the unanimously approved “Made in Miami Gardens Economic Opportunity Public Private Partnership (PPP) grant program,” solidifying her commitment to fostering small business growth. Beyond her political role, she founded Oracle Consulting Group, LLC, specializing in public relations, marketing, and community outreach.
Shannan’s influence extends globally, having successfully branded initiatives for the United Nations, Miami Dade County Public Schools, and the Kids CLASS program. She’s also made a significant impact in education, serving as a consultant for Miami Dade College and Florida Atlantic University.
A visionary in empowerment, Shannan developed the Strategic Empowerment Wheel (SEW), a groundbreaking tool facilitating goal achievement. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Florida Memorial University and an MBA from Nova Southeastern University, she has received numerous awards, including the Miami Dade Community Pillars Award in 2005 and recognition as one of Miami’s most influential black women in business by Legacy Magazine in 2020.
As an author, evangelist, and entrepreneur, Shannan founded the 100 Women of Virtue mentoring initiative, dedicating the past two decades to mentoring young women. Married to Dr. Erhabor Ighodaro, a former councilman and Vice Mayor of Miami Gardens, they are proud parents to twin children. Source: https://www.ighodaro4progress.com/about
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