CPSFL Announces Director Appointment

Jade Lawson

(Press Release) PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLA. - Community Partners of South Florida (CPSFL) is proud to announce the appointment of Jade Lawson to its Board of Directors. An accomplished entrepreneur, community advocate and real estate professional, Lawson brings a wealth of business experience, leadership and a passion for community development to the organization.

Lawson was raised in Palm Beach County and studied Business and Marketing at Florida Memorial University. Her entrepreneurial drive emerged early as she co-founding a modeling agency at just 18 years old and became one of the youngest entrepreneurs to secure a contract with BET. 

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​Over the years, she has built successful ventures, including Wine By Jade, a lifestyle brand focused on curated wine experiences and intentional networking and Best Version of You (BVOY), an organization dedicated to empowering women through mentorship, networking and engagement.

"I admire Jade's passion for community engagement," said Kelly Powell, CEO of Community Partners of South Florida. "She has a unique gift for bringing people together and creating meaningful connections that drive positive change. We are thrilled to welcome Jade to our Board of Directors and I look forward to working alongside her to strengthen our neighborhoods and support local families."

Coming from a family with deep real estate roots, Lawson attended the Gold Coast School of Real Estate and actively works on property projects alongside her husband, focusing on real estate opportunities that deliver a positive community impact. 

She is also an active member of the Chamber of the Palm Beaches, working to strengthen partnerships that support local businesses and neighborhood development.

In 2021, Lawson married Douglas Lawson, Mayor of Riviera Beach. Together, they are raising a blended family, including a teenage daughter and a young daughter, in Riviera Beach, a city where Lawson’s family roots span generations, including her great-grandparents' home which still stands today.
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