DR. EDDIE L. HACKLER
Dr. Eddie L. Hackler is a 20‑year United States Marine Corps veteran whose career reflects a lifelong commitment to leadership, education, and service. After retiring from active duty, Dr. Hackler continued his mission of developing leaders by transitioning into education and instructional design within the federal government, where he supports learning initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness and professional growth.
Dr. Hackler serves as an Adjunct Professor at Marine Corps University, where he brings real‑world operational experience into the academic environment, mentoring and educating current and future military leaders. His teaching emphasizes critical thinking, ethical leadership, and the practical application of theory to complex, real‑world challenges.
As an Instructional Systems Specialist for the Federal Government, Dr. Hackler specializes in creating learner‑centered, evidence‑based education and training solutions that align with pedagogical and andragogical learning principles and organizational goals. His work bridges policy, pedagogy, and performance.
DR. LEIA’ LOVE
Dr. Leia’ Love is a transformation pioneer and leading authority in 3D areola tattooing, restorative beauty, and entrepreneurship-driven business growth.
With over two decades in the beauty industry and 13+ years as a salon owner, she’s known for pairing elite artistry with a higher standard of care—where precision, cultural relevance, and compassion meet.
As a visionary beauty healer, Leia’ turns scars into stories of survival and mirrors into monuments of self-love. She fuses faith, artistry, and strategy to restore what surgery, struggle, and society tried to steal: confidence, dignity, and the courage to feel whole again. Holding multiple degrees and specialized certifications, she sets the bar for trauma-aware restorative services that help women feel reconnected with their bodies.
She is the Founder of Leia’ Love Salon and the nonprofit Leia’ Love Spark Beauty Fund, expanding access to restorative care for survivors and underserved communities.
Beyond the studio, she is a sought-after speaker, educational platform artist for Loreal- Matrix Professional Hair, board member, and volunteer.
Hospitals save lives, Leia’ helps women love the life they survived, setting a new standard for restoration.
LONNIE D. SLOAN
For Lonnie D. Sloan, success is measured by the strength of the community, not just a financial portfolio. A lifelong Clevelander and CPA, Sloan holds a bachelor’s in accounting and a Master of Accountancy both from Case Western Reserve’s Weatherhead School of Management. After years as an executive at two Fortune 500 banks, he pivoted from corporate finance to local empowerment.
Sloan currently serves as Controller of E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home, a cornerstone of the Black community for over 120 years. By managing the finances of this historic institution, he ensures the longevity of a business that has provided dignity to generations of Clevelanders.
A product of the Cleveland public school system, he attended John Adams and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. Sloan’s loyalty is unwavering.
He serves as Treasurer for the JFK High School Alumni Association and sits on the board of the Northeast Ohio Community Resilience Centre.
His commitment is hands-on, from fortifying neighborhood initiatives to mentoring students through the Dickens Reads program.
Guided by the conviction that “no one is coming to save us, but us,” Sloan embodies the Cleveland spirit: resilient, dedicated, and
