Trina Harris

Bio

Trina Harris is a dynamic leader, passionate advocate, and successful businesswoman known for her significant contributions as the CEO of Touching Miami with Love (TML). Born and raised in the historic Overtown community in Miami, Florida, Trina has a profound understanding of the challenges faced by marginalized populations and leverages her deep roots to Inspire change and improvement.

In her leadership at TML, Trina has been instrumental in forging strong partnerships with local schools, businesses, religious sites, and community organizations. These collaborations have been pivotal in providing the youth of Miami with essential resources and opportunities to thrive. TML’s comprehensive youth and family development programs, under Trina’s guidance, offer hope and practical support, equipping individuals and families to improve their lives.

Trina’s involvement in the Connecting Capital and Community (3C) initiative, which focuses on housing and community stability, aligns seamlessly with her efforts to provide affordable housing solutions through projects like “TML Residences,” an affordable housing initiative aimed at combating poverty and creating sustainable living environments.

Trina’s impact also reaches into social justice as a founding member of the Healing and Justice Center and her advisory and strategic roles. Her presidency at the Overtown Business Association drives strategic efforts to revitalize the area through initiatives like the reestablishment of a designated MainStreet, creating a vibrant local community marketplace.

Furthermore, Trina enriches the community through her board positions with the Overtown Children and Youth Coalition (OCYC) and the Artist Residence in the Everglades (AIRIE), where she supports youth welfare and integrates art into community healing and understanding.

Trina’s unwavering dedication, compassionate leadership, and visionary approach, is a testament of her comprehensive efforts in improving community life and her influential roles demonstrate her commitment to fostering a brighter, more inclusive future for all residents of her community.