Shamayim Harris is from Highland Park, Michigan. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology and interdisciplinary studies from Wayne State University and residential builders training from the Detroit Training Center. She is married to her husband, Roi Meadows. Shamayim is also a minister.

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Shamayim "Mama Shu" Harris is originally from Highland Park, Michigan. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and interdisciplinary studies from Wayne State University and residential builders training from the Detroit Training Center. She is married to her husband and is also a minister.

Shamayim is the founder and CEO of Avalon Village.

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Shamayim is the founder and CEO of Avalon Village, a sustainable eco-village on Avalon Street in Highland Park. She previously served as a school administrator in the Detroit Public Schools. 

Shamayim is the founder and CEO of Avalon Village, a community development project in Highland Park.

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Shamayim has served as chaplain for the Highland Park Police Department, chairwoman of the Highland Park Charter Commission, vice president of the Highland Park Housing Commission, and president of the Highland Park Board of Education. She was also appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer as a member of the Michigan Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity in 2021. 

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As of May 7, 2026, Shamayim Harris did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports the construction of a "healing house" for the community.

- Supports the construction of a "healing house" for the community.

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Plans to build a school for ages 2-7 called the Every Child is a Genius School.

- Plans to build a school for ages 2-7 called the Every Child is a Genius School.

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Shamayim is the founder and CEO of Avalon Village. She also serves as a reserve officer with the Highland Park Police Department. Previously, she worked as a minister for 22 years and has a background in education. 

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Shamayim is a former member of the Highland Park City Council. She also served as president of the Highland Park Board of Education.

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Wants to develop Avalon Village into a downtown area filled with homes, urban gardens and playgrounds over the next 10 to 20 years.

Plans to revitalize Avalon Street by adding a park, after-school homework house, and sports facilities.

Supports the creation of a "Healing House" in the Village, which was made possible by a significant grant.

Plans to create the Homework House, an after-school center for children, where they’ll have access to a meal, tutors, a computer lab, and showers.

Supports the inclusion of a preschool in the Avalon Village house.

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