Accepting the Pat Santucci Spirit of the Coast award on her late husband’s behalf, Rachel Barajas was terrified and heartbroken — yet gratified to see her beloved Arturo’s accomplishments recognized. “I wasn’t sure if I would even make it through the front door, much less walk in front of 600-plus people,” she admits. “But when […]
We asked our audience to nominate women deserving of recognition for their accomplishments and contributions to the community. The responses highlighted inspiring leaders from all walks of life. Meet 100 Successful Women to Know whose passion, dedication and influence are impacting the Coast and far beyond.
Seeing patients have good outcomes never gets old for Dr. Angela Wingfield. “It’s fun solving a mystery or fixing a problem,” says Wingfield, founder of The Dermatology Clinic PLLC. “It is a privilege to impact so many people’s lives in a positive way.” With the opening of a new location in February, the doctor’s reach […]
By Kaley Turfitt Last year marked my 10 years of civilian service to the U.S. Navy. I never was interested in the military and never imagined this as my career, so I often ask myself how I ended up here. After all, I grew up on the muddy shoreline of a Mississippi bayou in a […]
Jessie Partridge owns Maidenhair Floral and Event Design. Photography by Ashley Upchurch. By Julian Rankin Jessie Partridge, owner of Maidenhair Floral and Event Design in Ocean Springs, has a job to do: engineer a floral plan that would wow the likes of Walter Anderson. She’ll be doing it for the Walter Anderson Museum of Art’s […]
Photo by Beyond Photography When a lump appeared in her left breast, Rhodesia Assad didn’t think much of it. Too much caffeine could be the culprit, her mother suggested, and vitamin E might help. The Gulfport native, who now lives in Florida and works for the U.S. Postal Service, was due for an annual mammogram […]
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Maridee Bond Mallette was raised on a farm, and her parents owned a riding stable while she was growing up. She worked in the gaming industry for 15 years, but her heart always pulled her toward helping animals. Now the adoption coordinator at Jackson County Animal Shelter, Mallette is a powerful force advocating for furry […]
