LueWish Leadership Team

Our leadership team embodies our core values, leading by example, offering inspiration and support through our mission.  They are fundamental in building strong relationships with key stakeholders.

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Hilda Marcel

FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jessica Calhoun

PRESIDENT

Kellee Landry

BOARD MEMBER

Sonya Troullier

BOARD MEMBER

Ashley Tillery

BOARD MEMBER

Hilda Marcel

FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Hilda Marcel is a native Houstonian. She counts it all joy to be help others by sharingthe love of God through word and service.
Her desire is to affect change by challenging others to grow from hearers to doers through using the 3 C’s of Life. She is actively answering her call to share the love of Christ and to make disciples of all nations.
Driven by her commitment to develop a community of caring, she founded LueWish, a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to women who are experiencing life altering issues due to cancer, heart disease or domestic violence. The organization seeks to inspire women to keep moving by living, loving, and laughing out loud in spite of.
Hilda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and an Associate Degree of Theology from Life University. She enjoys serving as a certified Life Coach
and Mental Health Coach where she helps others move from “doing” to “being” to fulfill their God given purpose. She works as a Vocational Rehabilitation Trainer helping those with disabilities enter the workforce. Hilda is a Chaplain and Suicide Prevention First Responder with Warrior Family Care Centers. She retired as a Sales Analyst from Shell Oil Products US.
Hilda has one son Jonathan and four beautiful grandchildren. She enjoys reading, cooking, road trips and dancing.

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Kellee Landry

PRESIDENT

Kellee is a native of Louisiana and an accomplished Psychotherapist with more than 15 years of experience in the counseling field.  She approaches every situation with an open mind and a heart of a teacher.

She graduated with honors from Louisiana State University (LSU) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a minor in Business.  She also graduated with honors from the University of Houston – Clear Lake with a Masters of Science in Counseling and is licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiner of Professional Counselors.  Kellee has devoted her career to helping people in need and before establishing her company, PNL Counseling, she held positions of responsibility at Children Protective Services (CPS), Christus Hospice and Palliative Care, MHMRA of Harris County – Forensic Unit, Methodist Hospital – Adult Psychiatric Unit, UTMB – Dept. of Criminal Justice System Jester IV Unit, and various counseling agencies.

Kellee is also a devoted member of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic church and Jack and Jill of America.  Kellee has one daughter, Paige who enjoys swimming, golf and gymnastics.   Kellee loves to read, travel, and spend time with family and friends during her free time.

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Ashley Tillery

BOARD MEMBER

 

Ashley Tillery is currently one of the board members with Luewish under the Volunteers
Committee. Ashley currently works as a Producer at Atlanta News First in Atlanta, GA.
Before moving to the Peach State, Ashley was a Producer at CW39 in her hometown of
Houston, TX, then worked as a Producer on Start Your Day with Sharon Reed and Mike
Hill on the Black News Channel in Tallahassee, FL. Ashley graduated from Sam
Houston State University with her Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in Mass
Communications.
Ashley serves well in her community and understands the true meaning of giving back.
She volunteers at her church, animal shelters, YMCA and Boys and Girls Club.

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Sonya Troullier

BOARD MEMBER

 

Sonya Troullier is the Managing Partner of Comprehensive Financial Design Group, where the principal focus is on financial planning strategies. She is a Registered Investment Advisor, who believes the cornerstone of all investment planning is to acquire a personal, understanding of
how each client’s financial necessities aligned with their desired lifestyle. Having confidence in her abilities, she is able to assist her clients by implementing a financial strategy that can impart healthy investment decisions.
Sonya is passionate about the work of non-profit and charitable organizations. She believes in giving back. She loves the following quote that sums up her outlook on life. “Service is the rent you pay for being here on earth.”
She has held several Board positions including Ambassadors for Christ and the Habitat for Humanity. She is also an avid volunteer and mentor with many local organizations.

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Jessica Calhoun

VICE PRESIDENT

 

Jessica Calhoun is a daughter, sister, cousin and friend to many. She has a passion for giving back and working with others. Jessica is a people-person. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, shopping and traveling.

Jessica works for Shell Oil Company where her career has spanned on 30+ years.  During her tenure at Shell, she has held many positions related to Accounting, Finance, Sales and Project Management.

Jessica graduated with a BBA from Stephen F. Austin State University. She received her MBA from the University of St. Thomas and she is a Certified Management Accountant.

Jessica is a member of Windsor Village United Methodist Church and is active in the Greeter’s ministry.

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