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Eboni Eyes

About Eboni Eyes

Our Story

The inspiration

the founder

Eboni Eyes was officially established in August 2014 by founder Charleese Hasan. Eboni Eyes has delivered reading, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and scholarship programs to St. Louis area students since 1997.   Eboni Eyes believes reading and education is key to overcoming barriers and achieving success. The Eboni Eyes Education F

Eboni Eyes was officially established in August 2014 by founder Charleese Hasan. Eboni Eyes has delivered reading, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and scholarship programs to St. Louis area students since 1997.   Eboni Eyes believes reading and education is key to overcoming barriers and achieving success. The Eboni Eyes Education Foundation, named after the founder's daughter, was created as a way to pay-it-forward and make an impact in the c.

the founder

The inspiration

the founder

Charleese Hasan is an entrepreneur, real estate developer, community development advocate, and an active duty United States Navy Officer  who has served country for 26 years.   She is a graduate of Gateway STEM High School, St. Louis University, and Webster University.  She has served on the boards of various organizations to include: Alf

Charleese Hasan is an entrepreneur, real estate developer, community development advocate, and an active duty United States Navy Officer  who has served country for 26 years.   She is a graduate of Gateway STEM High School, St. Louis University, and Webster University.  She has served on the boards of various organizations to include: Alfred Walker Numismatic Association (AWNA), Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Urban League of Northern Virginia; San Diego Youth Services; and Naval Intelligence Professionals.

The inspiration

The inspiration

The inspiration

Eboni Sampa is the daughter of Charleese Hasan and the inspiration for the Eboni Eyes Foundation. She is a graduate of University of Missouri-St. Louis with a bachelors in Business Administration with an emphasis in marketing. She is the Marketing Director and a business owner of a gourmet cake and cupcake business. She loves to use her c

Eboni Sampa is the daughter of Charleese Hasan and the inspiration for the Eboni Eyes Foundation. She is a graduate of University of Missouri-St. Louis with a bachelors in Business Administration with an emphasis in marketing. She is the Marketing Director and a business owner of a gourmet cake and cupcake business. She loves to use her creative abilities to serve small businesses and the community.



Our Board Members

Tamika white

CHRISTINA ROBINSON

CHRISTINA ROBINSON

 Tamika is the Finance and Fundraising Chairwoman. She graduated from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville with a BLS, emphasis 

in Mathematics and a dual minor in Business and Communications. She is an accountant who has a passion for helping small businesses, churches, nonprofits and the community.


CHRISTINA ROBINSON

CHRISTINA ROBINSON

CHRISTINA ROBINSON

Christina is a proud St. Louis native, mother of four beautiful daughters, and a breast cancer survivor married to my better half for 28 years. I am passionate about health equity, community access, and empowerment. I strive to create opportunities that foster growth and lasting impact in the community.

Charmane mu'min

CHRISTINA ROBINSON

Charmane mu'min

Charmane is the Programs Chairwoman. She is a graduate of University of Missouri-St Louis.  She is a counselor and community activity. She believes in increasing the emotional resiliency of those she serves as well as the education and financial empowerment of the community.

DR. cheria lucas

DR. cheria lucas

DR. cheria lucas

Cheria is one of the founders of the Alfred Walker Numismatic Association (AWNA) to spread awareness in the minority community on the knowledge of numismatics (the study of currency) along with educational, historical, mathematic and scientific lines to enhance interest in the hobby to everyone. Dr. Lucas is the founder of The Grading Vau

Cheria is one of the founders of the Alfred Walker Numismatic Association (AWNA) to spread awareness in the minority community on the knowledge of numismatics (the study of currency) along with educational, historical, mathematic and scientific lines to enhance interest in the hobby to everyone. Dr. Lucas is the founder of The Grading Vault which provides education and free grading services of currency

Juandell L brent

DR. cheria lucas

DR. cheria lucas

Juandell, a former teacher, is a seasoned Learning Experience Designer with a passion for shaping meaningful educational journeys. She has excelled in identifying training needs, designing tailored programs, and implementing impactful learning initiatives across corporate, private, and non-profit sectors. She has dedicated herself to ment

Juandell, a former teacher, is a seasoned Learning Experience Designer with a passion for shaping meaningful educational journeys. She has excelled in identifying training needs, designing tailored programs, and implementing impactful learning initiatives across corporate, private, and non-profit sectors. She has dedicated herself to mentoring, advocating, and creating opportunities for those in nee

VESTA TOWELS

DR. cheria lucas

VESTA TOWELS

Vesta is an ordained youth minister and certified school counselor and LPC. She works with high school youth that have intellectual challenges and she also owns a small private practice that offers therapy, coaching, Christian counseling and consultation services. She strives to build mentally and emotionally safe communities.


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