Michele Cusimano-Stirone is the owner, Director and founder of Meadowlands Starz Cheer. She has a combined 30 years of cheer experience from cheering herself, to owning a competition cheer company (Ultimate Cheer & Dance) & coaching. Michele has coached athletes in all areas of cheerleading from catholic schools, recreation, and competitive cheerleading. She has been heavily involved in the youth in her community for over 15 years. In 2014, she completed a year of service as Mayoral appointed position Recreation Director in her community. Currently, Michele holds a position with a firm as a Project Manager. She attended New Jersey City University for Business Administration.

Michele has always focused on making a difference in the lives of the athletes that attend the Meadowlands Starz program. It has been her dream to provide a facility where the children consider it their second home and family. She works with every individual athlete to ensure they are performing at their highest capability no matter what their skill level i