In just one year, a decisive voice in Miami-Dade’s government affairs landscape has helped advance projects reshaping communities across South Florida.
Carmona Advisors, a woman-owned and woman-operated lobbying and consulting firm, is celebrating its first anniversary — coinciding perfectly with Women’s History Month.
Founded by Jacqui Carmona, the boutique firm has quickly established itself as a dynamic force in Miami-Dade County government relations landscape, delivering expert, bipartisan advocacy to drive meaningful local change in infrastructure, real estate, and transportation.
For Carmona, the firm’s mission goes beyond policy approvals.
“Government affairs isn’t just about navigating policy,” Carmona says. “It’s about helping communities grow, creating opportunity, and making sure innovative ideas actually become reality.”
In its inaugural year alone, they secured an impressive string of victories already reshaping communities across South Florida. These achievements highlight the firm’s commitment to innovative projects that blend economic growth, community benefits, and strategic public-private partnerships.
Most recently, Carmona Advisors represented a powerhouse group of international sports legends — including NBA champion Manu Ginóbili, soccer icons Juan Sebastián Verón, Pepe Sánchez, and Darío Sala, and tennis star Juan Monaco — in securing the approval and groundbreaking of the Sports Performance Hub in the City of Homestead. This transformative $275-plus million privately funded project will convert over 100 acres into a world-class, multi-sport campus.
But Carmona Advisors’ impact extends far beyond athletics.
In West Little River, Carmona collaborated with The Hue Hub to help lock in roughly 4,000 apartments largely set aside for the people who keep the region running: first responders, educators, county employees, health care workers, and other essential heroes. The deal includes a 10-year fixed low-rent guarantee plus built-in perks — on-site babysitting, dog walking, flex workspaces, group fitness classes — proving that workforce housing can actually feel like a win instead of a compromise. Groundbreaking is on the horizon for early 2026, but the framework is already a model for inclusive development.
A familiar presence at County and City Halls, Carmona and her team are no strangers to high-stakes advocacy — whether championing Brightline on commuter rail priorities or supporting initiatives for the Miccosukee Tribe.
As Carmona Advisors marks this milestone during Women’s History Month, it stands as a testament to the power of women-led entrepreneurship in public policy and advocacy. The firm’s meaningful success reflects not only strategic acumen but also a dedication to projects that uplift communities, create opportunities, and build a stronger Miami for the future.
“We’re here to help build a stronger Miami,” Carmona says. “When great ideas meet the right partnerships, incredible things can happen.”
