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Shani H. Top-Executive

Creative Industries Division Director and forever J.E.D.I practitioner at the New Mexico Economic Development Department. I work to support business owners and entrepreneurs in the creative industries through various programs, incentives, and initiatives, and partner with other state agencies and resource offices in the commuity to support the creative economy.
I am here to be an ally in navigating working with the state and to support the development of business projects and expansions. Focused on equitable wealth and job creation for creative industries and helping create pathways of success for all New Mexicans.
I strive to succeed so others know they can succeed as well. I believe everyone is capable of incredible things, and I'm here to help that happen. Strategic thinker, future builder, and creative.
- Empower! Black Futures Fund Board Member
- Certified Entrepreneurship Development Professional
- 2025 40 Under 40 Albuquerque Business First Honoree

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Headquarters: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Headline: Creative Industries Division Director at New Mexico Economic Development Department
Followers: 1015
Connections: 1025
Company: New Mexico Economic Development Department
Skills: Legal Assistants, Strategy Execution, Collaborative Leadership, Collaboration Solutions, Federal Grants Management, Project Planning, Contract Management, Request for Proposal (RFP), RFP Design, New Business Development, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, Curriculum Development, Executive Calendar Management, Travel Planning, Email Management, Meeting Facilitation, Note Taking, Recruiting, Report Writing, Multi-line Phone, Microsoft Office, Salesforce.com, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, MailChimp, WordPress, Canva, Cross-team Collaboration, Creative Problem Solving, Creative Strategy, Writing, Communication, Public Speaking, Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning, Canvas, Phone Etiquette, Legislative Research, Legislative Affairs, State Legislation, Grant Coordination, Project Management, Budget Management, Strategic Leadership, Entrepreneurship Development, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Ethical Leadership Certification - NASBA Student Center for the Public Trust
Experience: Title: Creative Industries Division Director Company: New Mexico Economic Development Department Location: Albuquerque-Santa Fe Metropolitan Area Start: Aug 2024 End: Present Title: JEDI Coordinator Company: New Mexico Economic Development Department Location: Albuquerque-Santa Fe Metropolitan Area Start: Apr 2021 End: Aug 2024 Title: Executive Assistant to Cabinet Secretary Company: New Mexico Economic Development Department Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Start: May 2019 End: Feb 2022 Title: Legislative Assistant Company: New Mexico House of Representatives Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Start: Jan 2019 End: Mar 2019 Title: Community Engagement Coordinator Company: Global Ties ABQ Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Start: 2018 End: 2019
Education: School: UNM The James & Gail Ellis School of Business Leadership Degree: Bachelor's degree Field: Organizational Leadership Period: 2014 - 2018 School: The University of Western Australia Degree: Business/Commerce Field: General Period: 2017 - 2017 School: School for the Arts- NM Degree: High School Diploma Field: Music Period: 2010 - 2014
Awards: 40 Under 40 | Issued by Albuquerque Business First | Apr 2025
Country: United States
Firm Id: 2000005132
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