Meet our Health Coordinator
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Michelle Reynolds
Health Coordinator
Michelle Reynolds is a proud wife to her husband, Stephen. Together they have three children. As a family, they worship and serve Jesus Christ. Michelle has a Bachelors’ Degree in English with a Minor in Psychology from Louisiana State University at Alexandria. She is currently working towards her Masters in Christian Counseling from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Michelle is also the owner of BeEncourage Resale Ministry in Bunkie, Louisiana and www.BeEncourage.com. She gets her most significant life's joy from sharing with others the Good News of Christ and serving others.
Meet our Board
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Lele Soileau
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
A lifelong Bunkie resident, Lele is the owner/operator of Soileau Cattle Company. She is a former president of the local Chamber of Commerce and Current Co-Chairwoman for the Louisiana Corn Festival. Lele, husband Thomas and daughter Frannie are very activate in the community.
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Donna Newton
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
Director of Growing Up Fit Together, Donna and husband, Jordan both lifetime residents have raised 5 children in Bunkie and currently have 4 grandchild also living locally.
Meet the Team
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Michelle
PIYO & CARDIO
Michelle Stracener Jeansonne is a lifelong resident of Bunkie. She has been married to Kevin Jeansonne for the past 27 years. Together they have Damien, their 19 year old son.
In 2012, with the push from her son, Michelle decided to quit smoking and start a healthy lifestyle. She was introduced to Move Bunkie Forward by a friend who encouraged her participation. Immediately she knew it was her calling to teach. She is a certified instructor with Beach Body for PiYO. In 2017, attended a fitness summit and trained in cardio and step classes.
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Deborah
MORNING STRENGTH
Deborah Stacy was raised in West Monroe La. She has been married to Mike Stacey for 42 years. Together they have 3 children and 9 grandchildren. Deborah is a retired teacher with 36 years of teaching. She is a faithful member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and try to live her life as Jesus has asked. Exercise and healthy living have always been important to her.
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Claire Pilgreen
YOGA
Claire's love for yoga began many years ago after struggling to find a workout that worked for her. Yoga creates a strong bond between your body and mind. She likes the strong mindset & discipline that she feels when doing yoga regularly. The bonus of yoga is the surprising challenge and body change that you will experience. Increasing your flexibility improves so many aspects of your health, and She is honored to be able to share her love of yoga with Move Bunkie Forward.goes here
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Chelsey Hazleton
Chelsey Hazelton is 23 years old. She has lived in Bunkie her entire life. Her goal for our community is to make Bunkie a better place while using her knowledge of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
He love for fitness started when she was 18 and she has never looked back.
Chelsey is a certified personal trainer and certified group trainer.
She enjoys helping people achieve their goals at during her cardio and strength training every Tuesday at 6pm.
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Lucille Daniels
Life long resident of Bunkie. Married for 50 years to Leroy Daniels. Mother of 3 grandmother of 6 great grand mother of 3. Active member of the First Union Baptist Church. A Community member who enjoys working with the youth. Have worked with other community leaders to help Bunkie be a city to be proud of.
Our Partners: The Rapides Foundation
The Mission of The Rapides Foundation is to improve the health status of Central Louisiana. The Foundation focuses its work in three strategic areas: Healthy People, to improve access to healthcare and to promote healthy behaviors; Education, to increase the level of educational attainment and achievement as the primary path to improved economic, social and health status; and Healthy Communities, to improve economic opportunity and family income, and enhance civic and community opportunities for more effective leaders and organizations.