Haitian-American Miami Gardens Councilwoman Linda Julien has presented an official City Commendation to Tenisha Williams, CEO and licensed real estate broker, recognizing her impact on South Florida’s housing market and her leadership as a Black woman in the real estate industry.
Williams is the co-founder and CEO of Elite Realty Partners, a brokerage that has recorded more than $850 million in closed sales in seven years. The firm is regarded as one of Florida’s top Black, female-owned independent real estate companies and has expanded operations into Georgia. In Miami Gardens alone, the brokerage has facilitated more than 200 property sales, underscoring its footprint in the local housing market.
Accepting the recognition during Black History Month, Williams reflected on the broader historical significance of her journey.
“I am honored to receive this recognition from Councilwoman Linda Julien during Black History Month. There was a time in this country when Black families were legally barred from owning property in many communities, and Black women were systematically excluded from leadership in real estate and finance. To now be recognized for building, brokering, and investing in the very communities once redlined is both humbling and historic. This honor represents not just personal achievement, but the undeniable power of ownership, resilience, and generational vision to transform our narrative and our neighborhoods,” she said.
In 2026, Williams was elected to the Board of Governors of the Miami Association of Realtors, one of the largest Realtor associations in the United States, marking another milestone in her career.
Beyond her role in brokerage leadership, Williams and her husband and business partner, Darrell Williams, have invested in and revitalized properties across Miami Gardens. Their work focuses on strengthening neighborhoods, increasing property values, and expanding access to quality housing.
Through the Elite Heartwork Foundation, Williams also supports scholarship programs for graduates of Miami Carol City Senior High School and Miramar High School. The foundation advances financial literacy, mentorship and economic empowerment initiatives aimed at young people in South Florida.
Councilwoman Julien praised Williams’ contributions to the city.
“Tenisha Williams exemplifies Black Excellence through visionary leadership, economic impact, and an unwavering commitment to community transformation. Her success in building one of Florida’s top Black, female-owned real estate brokerages while investing directly into neighborhoods like Miami Gardens reflects the power of ownership, resilience, and generational vision. We are proud to recognize her remarkable contributions to housing, wealth-building, and opportunity in our city,” Julien said.
