Melanie Donahue
Melanie Donahue has a solo law practice in Covington. She began her legal career in 2009 working in government, and she opened her solo law practice in 2013. Melanie is a member of the 22nd Judicial District Bar Association, Leadership St. Tammany Class of 2013, and the Leadership LSBA Class of 2014/2015. She serves on the Louisiana State Bar Association & Practice Assistance and Improvement Committee, as well as the Committee on the Profession. Melanie also serves on the Board of Directors for Youth Service Bureau and National Alliance for Mental Illness - St. Tammany. Melanie resides in Mandeville with her husband, John, and their four children.
Reina Solano
Reina Solano spent her earlier years moving around and experiencing new places and cultures until she fell in love with a local bearded pirate and decided to plant some roots on the Northshore, specifically downtown Covington. Reina is a proud mama of two teenagers and an adorable rescue chihuahua, Bella. She puts her heart and soul into supporting the community and empowering other women and if there’s wine, good food and friends involved, well that’s a serious bonus. Let’s be honest, she’s probably bringing the wine! She has already earned the WSET Level 1 and Level 2 Master Sommelier certifications and is working towards more in the future. When she isn’t hanging with family, slinging wine at Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits, or trying out the hottest new restaurants, Rey Rey enjoys listening to interesting podcasts and checking up on the latest news in astrology.
Sara Sinclair
Sara Sinclair, Marketing Coordinator for The Lakehouse & Maison Lafitte, loves a good party. More importantly, a party with the purpose of giving back. It is fitting that she is an honoree this year for the Polo fundraising efforts. With 15+ years in marketing and event planning, Sara has helped to plan and organize community events in both The Big Apple & The Big Easy. The local charities she has worked with include Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West, Junior League of Greater Covington, The OWEL Project, St. Tammany Humane Society & the list goes on. She believes that if you’re in a position to help, you should. Sara says, “I’m in the business of celebrating and when it’s to help others, there’s nothing more fulfilling.”
Shelly Winstead
Shelley Winstead enjoys giving back to her community by volunteering. Shelley is the President-Elect of the Junior League of Greater Covington and also served as the league’s Community Vice President. She began volunteering in college at the University of Southern Mississippi and discovered how much she enjoyed it. For decades, Shelley has happily volunteered for everything from being a roommother for her son’s school, raising money for causes close to her heart and serving at her church. She says that she truly feels she receives more than she gives by volunteering. Shelley is excited about helping to raise money for the Harvest Cup Polo Classic’s “Polo with a Purpose” grant that will benefit New Heights Therapy Center.
Wendy O’Quin-Perrette
Wendy O’Quin-Perrette is a lifelong resident of Bogalusa. Graduate of Bogalusa High School, Pearl River Community College, & Southeastern Louisiana University. After graduating college, she was a reporter for Bogalusa Daily News and covered Bogalusa City Schools & City Council. After leaving the newspaper, she taught fifth grade in Bogalusa City Schools and Pre K 4 at Annunciation Catholic School. Perrette also served on the Bogalusa City Council for 12 years. In which four of those years she served as vice-president and five years as president. She is an active member of Superior Avenue Baptist Church, where she serves on the budgetary committee. She is also involved in many other volunteer organizations including Youth Service Bureau (YSB), Bogalusa Civic League, Ladies of Diva. She is the widow of Alan Perrette and mother of their 16 year old son, Rex Alan. Perrette is the first woman elected as mayor of the City of Bogalusa. During her first term, she has oversaw reconstruction of devastation left by two floods. Now serving her second term, she will assist the State or Louisiana in reconciling the long term financial issues with the City of Bogalusa. Restoring the city’s financial health, safety, recreation, and revitalizing our great city are only a few of her goals as mayor.
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