From her roots as a healthcare professional to becoming a multi-industry entrepreneur, Salma Ouardi brings a rare blend of empathy, vision, and execution.
Her work spans critical sectors—healthcare, housing, and logistics—each driven by her commitment to people-first impact and operational excellence.
Through bold decisions and grounded values, she’s not just building businesses—she’s building a better future for the communities they serve.
Her journey proves that empathy and execution can build industries—and empower lives across every mile, home, and hospital.
Specialize in connecting healthcare facilities with professionals who embody compassion, skill, and integrity.
SO Estates Group LLC
President
A dynamic real estate investment company specializing in home renovation and property transformation.
SO Trucking LLC
President
Provides reliable transportation and logistics solutions locally and nationwide. Specializing in reefer and dry freight.
Achievements
Defining Excellence Across Industries and Impact
ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP
Founder & CEO of Three Impact-Driven Companies
Salma Ouardi leads Eclat Healthcare Staffing, SO Estate Group, and SO Trucking—three thriving companies built on a foundation of compassion, strategy, and operational excellence.
BOARD & ADVOCACY ROLES
Serving as Voice for Equity and Inclusion
She serves on the board of trustees for TSI, HACC, TASSC, CWS, and WACH—driving policy, education, and innovation within underserved communities.
HEALTHCARE
BACKBONE
Former Travel Nurse Across Three States
With a decade of hands-on experience as a travel nurse in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New York, her leadership is deeply informed by the realities of frontline care.
COMMUNITY COMMITMENT
Proud Member of St. Jude Children's Organization
Her ongoing dedication to St. Jude reflects her lifelong mission of giving back to organizations that create healing and hope.
CERTIFIED
EXCELLENCE
Recognized by NMSDC & WBENC
Salma’s businesses are nationally certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.
CLINICAL
EDUCATOR
Certified CRR/AHA Instructor
Her credentials extend to clinical instruction, empowering healthcare workers with essential life-saving training and knowledge.
UNIQUE
PASSIONS
Equestrian Spirit & Scuba Explorer
As a professional horseback rider and certified scuba diver, Salma embraces life with boldness, discipline, and discovery—qualities she brings to every venture.
Blog
Behind the Business. Beyond the Titles.
From Nurse to CEO: How I Turned Compassion into Scalable Business Impact
What Leading Three Industries Taught Me About Resilience, Risk & Reward
Why Empathy is the Most Undervalued Business Strategy (And How It Changed My Life)