Trazana A. Staples Alternative Stroke Recovery Fund’s mission is to educate our community of the benefits of integrative and complementary wellness of awareness and prevention of stroke and other major health disparities that effect mental health and physical health by providing education, lifetime tools of alternative wellness practices such as Yoga, meditation, neuro-chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture, aromatherapy, and healthy eating. “Healing Our Communities One Neighborhood at a Time”

Inspiring Commercial Equipment Finance Executive possessing over 30+ years of proven success exemplified via various executive leadership positions for major financial institutions (PNC, Fifth Third, JP Morgan Chase, BMO Bank) throughout the United States, cultivating successful Asset Valuation, Remarketing and Loss Mitigation teams, optimizing corporate earnings through proactive portfolio and account management whilst possessing self–initiative, cost–effective focus in combination with a high standard of excellence.

Dr. Prince Ellis is a tenured Professor o Economics and Finance at the University of Cincinnati  and President and Co-Founder of the African Professionals Network (APNET). Originally from Ghana, his work focuses on financial literacy, economic empowerment, global education, and diaspora engagement. At UC he supports innovative learning models including online and HyFlex education. Through APNET he leads initiatives that connect African diaspora professionals and allies, including AfriFest: Taste of Africa, youth and workforce development programs, and entrepreneurship initiatives. Dr. Ellis serves on the Board of Village Life Outreach Project, APNET, IRLC and was appointed by the Governor of Ohio to serve as a Commissioner on the Ohio New African Immigrants Commission. His work builds bridges between universities, businesses, and communities while strengthening connections between Cincinnati, the African diaspora, and international partners.