South Florida Fashion Academy Director & Founder, Taj McGill, Inducted Into Lauderdale Lakes Economic Development Advisory Board
South Florida Fashion Academy is estatic to announce its founder and director, Taj McGill, has been sworn into the 2025 Economic Development Advisory Board for the City of Lauderdale Lakes recently on Friday, February 14th, 2025 at City Hall (4300 NW 36th Street, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319).
Recommended by the mayor of Lauderdale Lakes, Veronica Edwards Phillips, McGill is ecstatic to join the city’s Economics Development Advisory Board along with six other distinguished business leaders and innovators living and working in the region. “I’m honored to be a part of this board and support the mayor and city commissioners in shaping our local government and providing valuable insights into the decision-making process for our community, especially when it comes to growing our local creative and fashion economy and talent, ” said Taj McGill.
As a passionate and creative entrepreneur, McGill is excited to support the city in fostering greater economic growth and development as it relates to fashion, business, art and beauty industries. “As I continue to grow my academy and help develop the next generation of bright fashion designers and beauty professionals, it will be great to find ways to further support our youth with proactive city programs, events and initiatives,” McGill continued.
Each board member is chosen based on their reputation for integrity, commitment, civic activism or accomplishment, in addition to the skills, knowledge, professional expertise, or business ability directly related to providing effective service to the Economic Development Advisory Board. As a prominent educator and business owner with a campus of over 11,000 sq. ft. in Lauderdale Lakes, McGill will be sworn in and recognized this Friday at City Hall along with other business owners, educators and prominent residents.
ABOUT TAJ MCGILL
Taj McGill is the founder and executive director of South Florida Fashion Academy, Broward County’s leading dual-enrollment middle and high school offering innovative specialty programs in fashion design, cosmetology, arts, business and barbering. As a seasoned stylist, fashion leader, educator and entrepreneur born and raised in South Florida, she is involved in a variety of organizations and is always looking to support the local community through partnerships, volunteer opportunities and economic development. Follow Taj on Instagram to learn more about her and her academy’s latest events: https://www.instagram.com/tajmcgill.
ABOUT THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES
The city of Lauderdale Lakes, originally established in 1961, has nearly 32,000 residents and continues to grow annually. The city’s elected government officials and volunteers continue working together to embolden the city and develop programs that create jobs, increase the tax base, boost property values, stimulate small business development, attract new businesses, revitalize commercial corridor, upgrade infrastructure, maintain parks and beautify the city’s neighborhoods, all while celebrating the city’s unique cultural diversity and quality of life. The city is dedicated to serving Lauderdale Lakes residents with the highest standards of professionalism and excellence. To learn more, please visit https://lauderdalelakes.org and follow the city on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lauderdalelakesfl) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CityLauderdaleLakes).