Somica Alexander: Beating The Odds

A Precious Jewel of the Glass

Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Precious Tate is a certified etiquette consultant and higher education professional. As the founder of Prestige School of Protocol, she has spent the past five years empowering women, students, and emerging professionals through training in etiquette, professional presence, personal branding, and leadership development, serving clients across the United States and internationally. Through her leadership and service, Precious embodies a new generation of Toledo leadership, polished, authentic, and committed to elevating others while honoring her roots.

Ryan Ramsey is Lxgik Jxhnsxn

Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Ryan Ramsey, professionally known as Lxgik Jxhnsxn, is a recording artist, songwriter, performer, and audio engineer with nearly two decades of experience in music production, live performance, and artist development. A graduate of Start High School who later attended the University of Toledo, he achieved a major career milestone in 2007 when he signed as Head Engineer with Soul Chemistry Projects, the label founded by Shawn Stockman of the world famous vocal group Boys II Men, working with a diverse roster of artists in engineering and production. As a member of the internationally recognized group Da Basix and later as a solo artist, Lxgik built a reputation for innovative music, viral releases, and film and television placements, earning recognition for both his creative artistry and technical expertise. Now based in Las Vegas, Nevada, he continues to create, collaborate, and expand his impact through a career defined by versatility, excellence, and a commitment to independent artistry.

Mike & Jackie Moore: Trauma to Healing & The Birth of TBIRC

Mike and Jackie Moore are lifelong Toledoans who turned a personal tragedy into a mission of hope and support for brain injury survivors throughout Northwest Ohio and beyond. Jackie, a graduate of Waite High School, and Mike, who attended St. Francis de Sales School, met in 2006 and married in 2007. Their lives changed in 2011 when Jackie suffered a traumatic brain injury in a multi-vehicle accident, leading the couple to seek treatment, participate in clinical research through the National Institutes of Health and the University of Oregon, and discover the lack of long-term support available for survivors and families. In response, they founded the Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Center (TBIRC) in 2014, the first organization of its kind in Ohio, with a mission to support survivors, caregivers, and families while increasing awareness of the impact of traumatic brain injury. Since opening its doors in 2015, TBIRC has provided free group programming with speech and occupational therapists, nutrition and wellness initiatives, food and toiletries assistance, therapeutic activities, and community outreach programs such as Serenity Sacks and handmade fleece blanket projects that benefit hospitals and local nonprofits. Through their leadership and advocacy, Mike and Jackie have helped create a compassionate community where survivors can find practical support, dignity, and renewed quality of life after brain injury.

MidwestTexMex: Meet Maria Molina

Maria Molina is a proud Hispanic-American professional with over two decades of experience in non-profit event administration and logistics. She has contributed her expertise to organizations such as the American Heart Association and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. A lover of music, Molina has been instrumental in coordinating Mexican and Tejano dance events in the Toledo area. After leaving the workforce, she founded the home-based business De La Luz Marketing, allowing her to care for her daughter with special needs while leveraging her skills in web design and graphic arts. She is also the owner of the online radio station MidwestTexMexRadio.com, which highlights musical artists from Ohio and Michigan, with its program La Comunidad Show promoting community events and organizations.

The Spirit of Giving with Jeanette Hrovatich

Jeanette Hrovatich is the Director of Planned Giving for Lutheran Ministries of Mercy and its affiliates, where she cultivates relationships with donors, churches, and financial professionals across Northwest Ohio and Southern Michigan. Beginning her career as a classroom teacher, Jeanette has spent over 40 years in nonprofit leadership, helping raise more than $30 million through events, planned giving, and grants to support community programs. She has served numerous organizations, including the Ronald McDonald House of Toledo and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Northwest Ohio.