Dr. Pamela Surles-Burke
Unsung (s)hero
Nominated by: Tyrone Buie
A philanthropist, an entrepreneur, an author, a wife, a mother, a pastor, a friend. Dr. Apostle Pamela Burke is the founder of Karisma, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the community by offering free community-wide events, clothing, food, financial advocacy, training and so much more. She has over 40 years’ experience in financial counseling.
She’s passionate about helping others to become debt free. Her book “Mindset Money Manifestation” will change your mind about how you deal with money and debt. Dr. Burke is also the owner of two personal care homes right here in Columbus, GA. Her heart and love for the elderly is evident. These assisted-living homes provide a safe, caring and loving environment for the clients to flourish and live.
Dr. Burke oversees Gifts of God Ministry along with her husband, Pastor Dwayne Burke, by her side every step of the way. As if being the founders and overseers of this great ministry isn’t enough, she also mentors, counsels, supports and assists covenant ministries nationwide and internationally through Perfecting Gifts International Fellowship. Dr. Burke is a member of the following pastoral/social groups: Iron Sharpen Iron, River Valley Black Chambers of Commerce, Perfecting Gifts International Fellowship, Good Steward and She Shall be Praised. Additionally, Dr. Burke was also the recipient of the 2022 Businesswoman of the Year Award.
She is the mother to two phenomenal young men, Jamar, and Jonathan. A pillar to her community, who never meets a stranger, Dr. Apostle Pamela Burke represents the art of being a successful businesswoman and the strength to balance it all.
