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60 <br />City of Sunny Isles Beach <br />RFP #26-01-01 Professional Lobbying Services <br />February 18, 2026 <br />Jacqui Carmona* <br />Founder and President, Carmona Advisors <br />jacqui@carmonaadvisors.com <br />305.283.4558 <br />Jacqui Carmona, founder and president of Carmona Advisors, is a distinguished government relations <br />strategist with over 15 years of experience navigating the complex political landscapes at local, state, and <br />federal levels. Her expertise spans diverse sectors, including transportation, development, labor, <br />environmental and resiliency initiatives, hospitality, and government procurement. <br />Driven to establish a women-led boutique firm with a Miami-centric focus, Jacqui combines sophisticated <br />strategic approaches with grassroots advocacy and campaign tactics to deliver exceptional results. This <br />distinctive methodology has secured significant victories across industries, including expanded workforce <br />housing projects in South Florida, innovative transportation solutions, and successful navigation of rigorous <br />procurement processes. <br />On the international stage, Jacqui represents the State of Qatar through its U.S. Embassy, providing <br />strategic counsel on public affairs opportunities and challenges in Florida and Washington, D.C. Her <br />thought leadership in transportation is exemplified by her collaboration with then Chairman Oliver Gilbert <br />to establish Miami-Dade’s first Urban Air Mobility Task Force, and by chairing the successful 2018 Broward <br />County Surtax campaign. <br />Working closely with the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida, Jacqui advocates for Everglades protection, clean <br />water initiatives, and responsible development practices. Her transportation expertise extends to Miami- <br />Dade’s Rapid Transit Zone, various Transit-Oriented Development projects, micro and first- and last-mile <br />mobility solutions, and Miami-Dade County’s commuter rail initiatives on behalf of Brightline. <br />Jacqui’s development portfolio includes major hospitality ventures, housing, and mixed-use projects with <br />Terra Group, and the proposed Sports Performance Hub of South Dade, creating a multi-jurisdictional <br />sports stadium and training facility. <br />Notable Work <br />Represents the interests of the Miccosukee Tribe in Everglades protection. <br />Served as chair of the successful Broward County Surtax campaign. <br />Established Miami-Dade’s first Urban Air Mobility Task Force. <br />Played an integral role in bringing international events to Miami Beach and helped create <br />innovative sports facilities through collaborations with the Sports Performance Hub of South Dade. <br />* Denotes non-attorney professional