Gandra Thomas-White, Dominica & Virgin Islands

With a background in social work; an uncanny sense of people; and the holistic perspective on the business world that could only be developed through a rigorous MBA program, Gandra Thomas-White has the battle-tested skill set and experience to oversee the daily operations of Birds of Paradise Public Relations. A natural-born leader with solid business acumen, she encouraged her sister to follow her dream to open a boutique PR shop and made it a priority to help her see it come to fruition, by signing on as her business partner. Her No.1 goal is to eventually expand the services provided by Birds of Paradise Public Relations beyond the communications industry. Gandra lives in Miami,FL with her husband and is a self-proclaimed fashionista with a knack for finding the best deals. She enjoys relaxing on South Beach and indulging in all the fun her city has to offer.