CEO/President
Ghyabi Consulting & Management
Maryam Ghyabi-White is the CEO/President of Ghyabi Consulting & Management (GCM) and serves as an adjunct professor of civil engineering at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. In her current role at GCM and as the former CEO/President of Ghyabi & Associates, Inc. Maryam provides leadership and support to position the company at the forefront of the engineering industry. Maryam also oversees finance, production, procedures and policies, resources, and revenues of the company throughout the firm and its second-generation firm’s 28-year history. She is also in charge of the firms’ business development and public relations initiatives. Maryam has represented the firms at the global engineering industry level and at the local level and has represented the firms at legislative sessions and government functions.
Recent Initiatives:
Congressman Michael Waltz’s Transportation Planning Committee – member of committee that advises on Transportation Planning & Policy for the State of Florida. Committee prioritizes federal funding for state projects allocated through congressional legislation. Committee advises on statewide transportation plans, impact of policies and land use.
Governor Ron DeSantis Transition Team – member of transition team that advised Governor on environmental and water quality policies affecting residents, officials, businesses, and transportation network systems.
Awards:
Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award- 2023
Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award- 2018
VCARD Citizen of the Year- 2014
Floridians For Better Transportation Chairman Award- 2008
Daytona State College Women’s Center- November 7, 2008 ‘Maryam Ghyabi Day’
Faith, Hope & Charity Society: ‘Community Service Award’- 2004
Volusia County proclaimed May 31, 2001 ‘Maryam Ghyabi Day’
Volusia County Association for Responsible Development Leadership Award- 2000
Women in Transportation, Central Florida Chapter: ‘Women of the Year’- 1999
Volusia County MPO: Dedication & Service to Funding of Reconstruction of I-4 St. Johns’ River Bridge- 1999
Volusia County MPO: Recognition as Chair- 1998
Volusia County Association for Responsible Development Member of the Year- 1997
Letter of Commendation from Governor Jeb Bush
Letter of Commendation from Tom Feeney, Speaker, House of Representatives
Volusia County Expressway Authority Coalition
Boards:
St. John’s River Water Management District (SJRWMD) Former Board of Trustee and Treasurer, Current Governing Board Member, Vice-Chair
Truist (formerly SunTrust)- Board of Trustees
PACE Center for Girls-Board of Trustees
University of Florida Transportation Institute External Advisory Board
Volusia County Economic Development- Women in Business Symposium- Chair
Advanced Technology Center- BoardVolusia County Expressway Authority Coalition- Chair
I-4 St. John’s River Bridge Coalition- Chair
Transportation Outreach Program (TOP) Board- Chair
Women’s Center Board at Daytona State College- Former Chair
Myregion.org- 2004
Volusia County Area Responsible Development (VCARD)- Former Chair
Central Florida Transportation Commission Task Force
Floridians for Better Transportation- Former Chair
Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Technical Coordinating Committee
(MPO TTC) Volusia County Representative
Broadcasting:
Adjunct Professor- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
WCEU Channel 15 Television Services 2001-2002 Underwriters:
‘The Women in Your Life’ and PBS Series Feature Mentor
Lecturer- University of Central Florida – 2010 Topic: Transformation