ROBIN KILLEEN Founder, W.O.W. Women of Wisdom Robin Killeen, Founded W.O.W. in 1999. W.O.W. is a marketplace ministry that empowers women from all backgrounds and ages. Before W.O.W., she was the Regional Manager for Multi Staffing for over 24 years. Robin resides in Biloxi and is married to Patrick Killeen. DR. PAM TULI Medical OncologistHematologist, The Medical Oncology Group Dr. Tuli, Medical Oncologist and Hematologist, has been practicing medicine for two decades while caring for patients on the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 2007. She studied medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and then went on to complete her fellowship while serving in the United States Air Force. LU MORGAN Owner, Sugar & Spice Fine Children’s Apparel My name is Lu Morgan (owner for 3 years) and I am blessed to have a support staff and working staff including my Husband of 15 years (JJ), Daughter (Patricia), son (Joseph) and my parents (Penny and Larry). This is my Success! CHELI STRUMILA Owner/Editor, Coast Observer; Owner/Editor, Coupon Concierge; CoOwner, Magnolia L & E Cheli Strumila, Owner/ Editor of Coast Observer for 19 years, Magnolia L&E for 9 years, and Coupon Concierge, is a self-made entrepreneur. Cheli is the founder of the Covey Awards and founder of the newest all ladies female parading mardi gras krewe, Krewe of Salacia. Cheli has received several awards including: Coast Chamber’s Tapestry Award, MBJ’s Top CEO and Top Entrepreneur, CYP’s Forever Young Award, and WOE Entrepreneur of the Year Award. 52
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NIKKI JOHNS Business Development Manager, AGJ Systems and Networks After a 13-year banking career, Nikki joined AGJ, where she helps grow the customer base and maintains profitable relationships in six Mississippi counties. Johns serves on the Gulfport Chamber board, is on the advisory council for Back Bay Mission, is a 2015 graduate of Leadership Gulf Coast, and was selected to the 2013 Class of 50 Leading Business Women by the MS Business Journal. EMILY BURKE Public Relations Manager, IP CASINO RESORT SPA Emily Burke is the public relations manager for IP CASINO RESORT & SPA that offers 81,000 sq. ft. of gaming space, 1,200 rooms, 65,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and amenities. Burke earned a degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and is actively serving on various boards and committees. KATIE ALLEN CUSICK Owner, Nella Home Interiors & Gifts Having to trust the timing in my life, I always knew one day my passion would become my career. With the love and support of so many, Nella was finally born! MICHELE CLARKE Owner/founder, Eat Right Meal Prep Over 5 years ago, Michele started managing Bayou View Fitness, the gym on Cowan Rd. in Gulfport that she and her husband Joff own together. She enlisted the help Salute Restaurant and with the help of both Rob and her husband she decided to launch Eat Right Meal Prep. Her company is now the leading Mississippi Meal Prep Company. SUCCESSFUL
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