70 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine BUSINESS, FINANCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SANDRA MAYO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, NOVELTY MOBILE CIGAR LOUNGE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SANDRA’S GIVING HEART Raleigh, NC With profound knowledge in nonprofit advocacy, entrepreneurship and behavioral health, Sandra Mayo is a strategic visionary dedicated to organizational excellence and the protection of vulnerable populations. As the executive director of Sandra’s Giving Heart, established in 2024, Ms. Mayo serves as a vital lifeline for survivors of human trafficking and their families. By pioneering a trauma-informed approach that links survivors to essential housing, food benefits and job placement, she is redefining how the nonprofit sector addresses recovery. Reinforcing her commitment to this mission, she completed advanced trauma-informed certifications in May 2026, further specializing her clinical advocacy for high-risk populations. This commitment to service is rooted in a 23-year legacy at Crandell’s Enterprises Inc., a Raleigh-based behavioral health powerhouse founded by Ms. Mayo’s mother. Having risen through the ranks to serve as chief financial officer and chief operating officer, Ms. Mayo was instrumental in transforming the family business into a multi-million-dollar enterprise. Her “frontline” experience ensuring clinical and ethical excellence there provided the blueprint for her current advocacy work. While her heart is in service, Ms. Mayo’s entrepreneurial spirit shines through the Novelty Mobile Cigar Lounge. As a Certified Cigar Sommelier Tobacconist (CCST) – a prestigious distinction denoting master-level expertise in tobacco history, composition and the art of pairing – she has shattered glass ceilings in a male-dominated industry. As the leader of her business, Ms. Mayo works to cultivate a once-in-a-lifetime bespoke luxury cigar experience for each client, tailored to their specific taste, budget and preferences. She also utilizes her sommelier training to pair each hand-cut cigar with the spirit that best complements its flavor profile. Presently, Ms. Mayo is looking to expand the business. She strives to bring a sense of entertainment to the experience of cigar culture, with a flair for its prestige and history. She also brings the benefit of her vast cigar knowledge to clients, showing them how their individual tastes translate into specific products that bring out those flavors and scents. A so-called “force multiplier” for events such as
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