Our Story and Mission

Since 1979 the name Millie Lewis has been associated with the fine art of educating and promoting modeling and fashion in the southeastern United States.

Millie Lewis, a Hall of Fame former cover/supermodel, founded this company that has provided integrity, knowledge, and expertise in the multifaceted field of commercial modeling, fashion modeling, and acting to individuals who strive for success.

Millie Lewis's Mission continues to promote excellence and integrity in the modeling and talent industries. We hold a great responsibility: the hopes, the dreams, and the potential of each person. We pledge to use our knowledge and connections to teach them, to promote them when advisable, and to protect them always.

 Meet the faces behind the scenes:

Suzanne Manseau Green, Owner and Director of Millie Lewis and a member of the original graduating class of 1979. She is also a 1979 graduate of the College of Charleston with a BS/BA degree. She started as a P.E. major, an athlete all through high school, and after switching to a business degree, Suzanne thought she could further her career by taking courses at Millie Lewis. After she became interested and experienced in the world of modeling, Millie Lewis and her daughter Carey offered Suzanne the opportunity of a lifetime. As a result, Suzanne became owner of the Millie Lewis School and Agency of Charleston in 1989.

Suzanne and her staff have won "Agency of the Year", 1996-2003 and received the 2003 Lifetime Achievement Award. They are members of the American Model Association, of which Suzanne is a past president. Suzanne has served on the YWCA board for 6 years and the committee for Elimination of Racism. She has served on the Trident Tech Advisory Board for Cosmetology and on the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) board. She also is past VP of the College of Charleston Alumni Board. She was appointed in 2024 to serve on the Board of Directors for the Summerville Chamber of Commerce.

 Suzanne’s responsibility, as mother agent, is to provide a protected environment where talent can meet with selected industry leaders and help them make an informed decision about their future, with her guidance and understanding of their family. She also provides them with optimum exposure to the most reputable regional, national, and international agents. Their best chance of success lies in their own motivation built on the foundation of family support.

In Memory of Louise Teems, Booking Agent for 33 Years.

Louise was a graduate of Millie Lewis and attended AMTC as a contestant. She was the booking agent for over thirty three years. She dealt with major clients and casting directors, and booked models and talent of all ages. Louise’s commitment, dedication, class, and southern charm attracted many new clients as well as old ones in returning to Charleston and Millie Lewis. 

Louise believed "If Millie Lewis can turn ordinary people into world class models, imagine what we can do for someone special like you. We cover more than just pages in magazines."

Rachel Streit Peyser, Modeling/Etiquette Instructor for Millie Lewis, was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Rachel started as a Model for Millie Lewis in 1997. Her biggest accomplishment to date has been the South Carolina Winner  of the Foster Grant National  Model Search.   

Rachel has been a Modeling/Etiquette Instructor for Millie Lewis since 2001. She states, "It is a wonderful feeling to instill confidence in the students as you see them progress through the classes."  She is also a Pageant Trainer for Millie Lewis. After being selected as a contestant in the Miss University of Georgia Pageant Rachel felt she would have benefitted from pageant lessons if they had been offered at the time.  In addition, Rachel offers etiquette presentations to local businesses. These presentations are designed to enhance  business manners in the highly competitive work place.  She also offers private etiquette lessons to all individuals who would like to refine their etiquette skills.

Debbie Childs - Office Manager / Interview Coach / Scout / Clothes Stylist for Photo Shoots / Private Pageant Training

Debbie has been part of Millie Lewis since 2006. She was a print work model in the late 1970's and early 80's. Debbie works as a scout for Millie Lewis as well as an interview coach, and she teaches private pageant training.

Debbie worked as a pageant coach as well as an interview instructor for over 25 years. She looks forward to the opportunity to meet and make a difference in the lives of young models. She has received numerous praises for her expertise in helping prepare contestants for the convention, and has played a major part in the success in their careers.

Debbie is a native of South Carolina and resides in Summerville with her husband. They have two lovely daughters, Kenna and Keyla. Both girls are models and have been in commercials and print work. Her younger daughter, Keyla, was Miss South Carolina Teen USA 2011.