Sheila Lorenzo

Sheila Lorenzo is an accomplished real estate development executive with extensive experience leading complex, large-scale residential and mixed-use projects from pre-development through construction and delivery.

Sheila holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Miami, where she attended on a merit-based scholarship. She also earned two bachelor’s degrees from St. Thomas University in Miami: a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies & Philosophy, graduating Cum Laude.

She currently serves as Head of Development for Black Salmon and President of Gaia Group Development, where she provides strategic development leadership and owner-side oversight across a range of real estate projects. Previously, Sheila served as Vice President of Development at Related Group, where she worked from 2016 and was responsible for managing high-profile developments throughout South Florida.

Her project experience includes Crosby Miami Worldcenter, a 450-unit condominium development, and Rivage Bal Harbour, an ultra-luxury 55-unit waterfront condominium. She also led the pre-development of a 275-unit branded condominium project in Aventura and managed major developments including Dorsey Wynwood, a 306-unit multifamily project, and Hialeah Kennels, a 642-unit residential development.

Throughout her career, Sheila has developed a strong track record of coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing design and construction processes, navigating complex development challenges, and advancing projects from concept through execution. Her combination of architectural expertise, development experience, and strategic leadership makes her a valuable contributor to sophisticated, high-profile real estate projects.