Katina O’Neal is happily married to her wonderful husband, Mario O’Neal, for 26 years. They are blessed with three children and two beautiful grandchildren. With over 25 years of experience in Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management, she was honored as Employee of the Year at the largest rural hospital in the Southern Region. Katina has trained employees on the CARES principles (compassion, accountability, respect, expectation, and smile), emphasizing the mission and vision of their organization. Additionally, she served on the Press Ganey Survey team and was a WW (formerly Weight Watchers) Wellne ..read more

As a life-long Mississippian, Suzy Bowman has stepped into leadership roles in her state that have helped revitalize K-12 education in the work she has done as one of the founding members of the Career Coach Program in Mississippi. Taking her knowledge from that initiative, she moved into the next phase of her career as an Ecosystem Workforce Coordinator in North Mississippi as one of the regional team members of the newly created State Office of Workforce Development known as Accelerate MS. Having her regional efforts noticed for grassroots programming, Suzy was approached with the opportunit ..read more

Cerritos Johnson, a native of Shannon, Mississippi, is happily married to Marco Johnson, celebrating 11 years together. Their family is a source of immense pride, including two wonderful children: Santavious Foster, aged 27, and Kortlyn Wells, who is 18. Cerritos embarked on her educational journey at Shannon High School before pursuing further studies at ICC, where she earned her Associates degree. Continuing her quest for knowledge, she attended The University of Mississippi, achieving both a Bachelor's in Secondary Education and a Masters in Teaching English as a Second Language. Later, sh ..read more

Melinda Pitner Marsalis was born and raised in Northeast Mississippi.  She is a Corinth High School Graduate with a BSE in Math from Delta State University and a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Mississippi.  After a thirty year career in education, Marsalis retired and went into business with husband, Chris.  Together they own JC Media LLC which includes Kudzu 104.9 and The Shark 102.3 FM radio stations.  Melinda has two fabulous adult children, two awesome children-in-law and four grandchildren aged 12, 10, 2 and newborn who all live in Oxford, MS.   ..read more

Everyday, Melony Armstrong demonstrates what a leader is. Thousands of low-income families are housed, clothed and fed not because she sought out government assistance for them, rather, She is responsible for breaking down regulatory walls that prohibited anyone from practicing hair braiding without a cosmetology license in her state of MS. Now, in the state of Mississippi alone over 7,000 women  are now registered hair braiders and first time business owners. Her Salon, Naturally Speaking, is the first licensed hair braiding salon in the state of MS. She has traveled across the nation an ..read more

Letisha Jackson is the CEO of Jackson Insurance Group as well as a Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Woman on a Mission. Letisha knows what it’s like to go from fighting for a $1 Cheeseburger to producing a successful insurance business and experiencing great success. Fast forward to now, Letisha is one of the most influential women in the insurance industry. She has won countless awards (Influential Women, Top 40 under 40, Top Insurance Agency, Top Producer, Jim Ingram Leadership, and MORE), proving that success do not have to inherit money from anyone to get a head start.  As a multi-million ..read more

Letisha Jackson is the CEO of Jackson Insurance Group as well as a Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Woman on a Mission. Letisha knows what it’s like to go from fighting for a $1 Cheeseburger to producing a successful insurance business and experiencing great success. Fast forward to now, Letisha is one of the most influential women in the insurance industry. She has won countless awards (Influential Women, Top 40 under 40, Top Insurance Agency, Top Producer, Jim Ingram Leadership, and MORE), proving that success do not have to inherit money from anyone to get a head start.  As a multi-million ..read more

Annette "Nettie" Tomlinson is a multi-talented individual with a passion for empowering others. A gifted writer, speaker, and local photographer, Nettie's creative spirit shines through her various endeavors. In addition to her creative pursuits, she also excels in the realm of business, having achieved the esteemed title of SuperStar Director with Scentsy, a testament to her dedication and leadership skills. Driven by her passion for helping others succeed, Nettie finds fulfillment in her role as an Independent Consultant, where she guides and supports individuals on their journey towards ach ..read more

Judge Staci Shumpert Bevill is the esteemed incumbent of Lee County Court, Post 1, bringing over two decades of legal expertise to the bench since her election in 2019. Her tenure as judge is marked by a steadfast commitment to the youth court division, a role that earned her the distinction of being Lee County's inaugural full-time youth court judge. Collaborating closely with her dedicated team, Judge Bevill has propelled Lee County Youth Court to prominence as a benchmark institution, particularly lauded for its efficacy in cases involving abuse and neglect, setting a standard for court fam ..read more

Allison Smith, originally from Belmont and currently residing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, has led a remarkable journey of personal and professional growth. Her roots trace back to Belmont High School, where she graduated with honors, and Northeast Mississippi Community College, earning a Radiology Technology Degree. Furthering her education at the Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound in Mobile, AL, Allison dedicated 8 years to the field of cardiac and vascular ultrasound. Not only did Allison excel in her career, but she also embarked on an entrepreneurial path by founding Center St ..read more