Dr. Marie Y. Lemelle, MBA

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Journalist, Freelance
Freelance Public Relations Consultant, platinumstarpr.com

California, Glendale, New Orleans

Arts and Entertainment, Business and Finance, Health, Travel, U.S.

As seen in: LinkedIn, Medium, EIN News, Philadelphia Tribune, EIN Presswire, Los Angeles Sentinel, The Sentinel (Guwahati), The Indianapolis Recorder, Los Angeles Wave, News4usonline and

Covers: Health and wellness; lifestyle brands, sports, automotive, travel, fashion, TV and Film industry, celebrities, food, business, politics, and tech.

Doesn't Cover: Crime

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Dr. Marie Y. Lemelle, PhD writes for several publications including weekly columns, “Health Matters,” and "Rx Report" for the Los Angeles Wave Newspaper from 2016 until 2019.

For her unwavering commitment to empowering and mentoring women, young girls, and the community at large, she has received numerous honors and certificates from elected officials and national organizations such as the National Association of Female Executives Women of Excellence Award for Community Service and the Communit…

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Health Matters - Sepsis is difficult to predict, diagnose and treat

On the morning that actress Liana Mendoza was scheduled to be on a movie set, she was in the emergency room f…

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Workforce diversity includes people with disabilities | Compton Herald

For 20 years, Marcell Bassett has worked full-time job in the Recovery Department at IKEA in Orange County. I…

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Who's on Oprah's 2016 'Favorite Things List?' | Compton Herald

Oprah's Favorite Things 2016 announced today the selection of the limited edition Rose Footnanny Treatment Gi…

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Chris Paul's charity works honored

LOS ANGELES-When Los Angeles Clippers star Chris Paul arrived in Los Angeles, our city was more than a place …

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Iconic photographer Howard Bingham remembered

You might say that Howard Lenoid Bingham was a world champion when it came to photography. His circle of frie…

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U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters Leads 43rd Congressional District Primary in Los Angeles, Earns GLAAACC Chairman’s Award for Public Service

Jun 03, 2026 |

By Dr. Marie Y. Lemelle, MBA

| Medium

U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters Leads 43rd Congressional District Primary in Los Angeles, Earns GLAAACC Chairman’s Award for Public Service After more than three decades in Congress, the 87-year-old lawmaker continues to command voter support while using her platform to advocate for small businesses, economic equity, and access to capital for underserved communities. By Dr. Marie Y. Lemelle, MBA, PhD, Ped.D U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters delivers her acceptance speech at GLAAACC.

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Altadena Residents Gather for Soil Testing Town Hall

Aug 20, 2025 |

By Dr. Marie Y. Lemelle, MBA

| Los Angeles Sentinel

Seven months after flames tore through the foothills, Altadena residents filled the community hall with a shared urgency: to understand what lingered in their soil, their gardens, and their homes. The Soil Testing Town Hall, presented by LA Fire Justice, was a community coming together to take control of its future. Chris Holden, CEO of LA Fire Justice, welcomed the audience and introduced James Farr, host of Conversation Live: Altadena Rising on KBLA Talk 1580.

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Eaton Fire Rebuild Senior Summit: Community Heals Community

Aug 07, 2025 |

By Dr. Marie Y. Lemelle, MBA

| Los Angeles Sentinel

Nearly eight months after the devastating Altadena wildfire, recovery can still feel out of reach for many, especially older adults navigating loss, trauma, and displacement. But on August 2, 2025, hope returned in the form of over 500 attendees—primarily seniors and their families and friends—gathering at the Hilton Pasadena for the second Eaton Fire Rebuild Senior Summit. The message was clear: no one would be left behind.

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How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email with all the details: who, what, why, how and when with great active high resolution photos - no attachments!

Who do you wish followed you?

The U.S. Surgeon Generals (past and present); Cheryl Isaac Booth, the President of the Academy; Ford Motor Company Fund; & the Mayor of LA.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

I did not work on the West Covina High School Newspaper but was often in the news - positive stories!