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WOMEN IN THE NEWS - LOCAL
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A local Tampa swimwear designer, Altrichia "A.Lekay"
Cook, CEO of Allusions by A.Lekay Swimwear, was invited
to Washington, D.C. for the inaugural "United State of
Women Summit," hosted by President Barack Obama, First
Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Senior
White House Advisor Valerie Jarrett. Cook, 29, showcases,
sells and distributes globally. Her line of luxury, high-waisted
swimwear was created to mask abdominal imperfections
from child bearing.
Kelly King Baldwin, a real estate
agent with Michael Saunders &
Co., was named to the National
Association of Realtors' "30 Under
30" class of 2016. She was one of
only two Florida agents included on
the list. A panel of judges selected
the 30 finalists from among 400
candidates out of thousands of
realtors across the country. Agency
owner Michael Saunders called it an
"incredible achievement." Baldwin
is Florida native and University of
Florida graduate.
Former president of Restoration Hardware, Deborah
Ellinger has a long history of running well known
brands before being named the new president and
CEO of Ideal Image. Previously, Ellinger was also the
chairman and CEO of e Princeton Review and the
CEO of Wellness Pet Food. Earlier in her career, she
held executive positions with CVS Pharmacy, Staples
and the Boston Consulting Group. She serves on the boards of directors of IRobot Corp.,
Interpublic Group and e Commonwealth Institute, a nonprofit organization focused on
women's leadership.
FASHION
A.Lekay Cook
CEO, Allusions by A.LeKay Swimwear
BUSINESS
Kelly Baldwin
Realtor,
Michael Saunders & Company
BUSINESS
Deborah Ellinger
President and CEO, Ideal Image
Dr. Kerriann Greenhalgh, a leading millennial entrepreneur,
continues to impress as she grows her company, KeriCure,
which she launched in 2011. She founded the company
after her husband got a small cut on his hand that resulted
in a serious MRSA (resistant Staph) infection because of
inadequate over the counter wound care. Greenhalgh has a
Ph.D. in organic chemistry from University of South Florida and has a long track record in bio-
organic and medicinal chemistry. She holds patents, and is well-versed in U.S. Food and Drug
Administration guidelines and regulations for medical devices.
Inspiring Women in
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ENTREPRENEUR
Kerriann Greenhalgh
CEO, KeriCure
