Firmly believing that small contributions have the power to make a big difference, Laine Shakerdge dedicates her life to helping others thrive.

Whether she’s spending balmy mornings taking in panoramic vistas from the balcony of her condo in Key Biscayne or cruising with her better half aboard their yacht, Midas Touched, Laine Shakerdge finds inspiration everywhere she goes.

Before arriving in South Florida, she built a successful 40-year career in commercial real estate, investing in shopping centers, apartment buildings, single-family homes, and hard-money lending. Alongside her business leadership, she has been committed to community service, serving on multiple nonprofit boards, including Big Brothers Big Sisters and Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship. “I enjoy contributing my business acumen to teaching young people to identify their own superpowers and build confidence,” she says.

An accomplished photographer, she recently published a coffee table book titled The Colors of Key Biscayne showcasing her photographs of dramatic seascapes and sun-kissed horizons in and around the island, with 100% of the proceeds donated to the Key Biscayne Community Foundation.

Today, she serves as the pro bono Executive Director of Jewelry For Good, converting unwanted, broken or out-of-style gold jewelry, sterling silver bowls, trays, and other items into meaningful, tax-deductible cash donations benefitting several causes including Alzheimer’s Association, Hospice Association of America, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance and the Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade. “I strive to bring intention, creativity and generosity to everything I do,” she says. “We all have the power to make a difference.”; JewelryForGood.org. 

Words Sable Marenne    |    Photo Edward Leal