
Shannan “Lady” Ighodaro is a Democratic candidate for Florida Senate District 34, former Miami Gardens councilwoman, educator, businesswoman, and community advocate. Born in Nassau, Bahamas, she immigrated to the United States and built her career around education, leadership, and public service. Ighodaro earned a bachelor’s degree from Florida Memorial University and a master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership at Voorhees University. She is also a wife and mother.
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