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Ms. Yani Walker
Ayana E.S. Walker is a native New Yorker committed to the empowerment and education of children through the arts, wellness and self-expression.
Walker is currently a Team Leader for New York Cares where she instructs a weekly dance class for children 6-14 years old temporarily residing in a local shelter. She uses her dance class to foster physical activity in a fun and positive way that motivates her class to embrace their uniqueness and express themselves in a safe environment where the only pre requisite is a desire to have a good time!
Walker’s passion for giving back was instilled in her at an early age, as the daughter of an educator she witnessed the powerful impact one person can have on students. Her Mother believed “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Walker’s father was also committed to making a positive impact in his community. Throughout her childhood she watched her dad coach neighborhood basketball leagues that allowed young boys a positive way to spend their free time while teaching responsibility, teamwork, physical activity and working towards a common goal.
It was only natural that she would eventually combine the two principles her parents equipped her with as a foundation to guide in making an impact of her own. Raised in Harlem, NY, Walker understands the financial limitations of inner city families and recognizes that health is not always a priority when families are facing more pressing obstacles. Volunteering was a logical way to bridge this gap and provide a way to encourage an active lifestyle free of charge. Walker is also a volunteer with Free Arts NYC, an organization that provides underserved children and families with a unique combination of educational arts and mentoring programs that help them to foster the self-confidence and resiliency needed to realize their fullest potential. She also lends her time as a volunteer with Young Media Minds, the HBO sponsored Media literacy program, which introduces middle school students to poetry, filmmaking, editing and comic book writing. Ayana is a graduate of the University at Albany where she double majored in Communications and Africana-Studies and minored in Journalism. She is an accomplished media professional and is an Associate Director at HBO where she was also once a mentee herself during her High School years at the Frederick Douglass Academy.
Ms. Walker has also mentored young ladies interested in becoming executives in the entertainment industry as a Mentor/ Coach/Advisor for WEEN (The Woman in Entertainment Empowerment Network). WEEN is comprised of individuals dedicated to improving the quality of life of women worldwide. Representing the entertainment industry, WEEN has taken a leadership role in the balanced portrayal of women and partners with like-minded organizations and individuals to provide educational programs targeting women.
Walker is currently in the process of launching the Napoli Lotus Foundation in honor of her late Mother. The Napoli Lotus Foundation will provide need-based college scholarships to New York City’s future leaders.
Lessons From a Business Pioneer
2016 STARRS Basketball: Education, Sports & Entertainment Awards - Outstanding Role in Television, Entertainment and Community "STARRS Alumni" Award
Mr. Rageim Walker
2016 STARRS Basketball: Education, Sports & Entertainment Awards - Most Successful Student/Athlete/ Professional/Giver "STARRS Alumni" Award
Mr. Rageim P. Walker V.P. BlackStone Securties
MBA
Mr. Rageim P. Walker is a Vice President at Blackstone Securties, held V.P. position at Barclays's Capital and finished his MBA studies at Lehman Bros. during the great mortgage bubble that led to the great resession. A scholarship student at the High School level he attended High School in the state of Arizona and graduated with Honors was the Class President and Valedictorian. Interviewed by Harvard University, he choose to attend a smaller mid level Ivy League school in Hartford Ct., Trinity College and received a special African American Studies scholarship, majoring in Economics and Minoring in Computer Science. While there he worked Summers at his fathers IT Consulting Firm George Walker Starr Solutions completing numerous Chase Manhattan Bank IT projects supporting the merger and aquisition of Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company. He also interned with, Smith Barney. Mr. Walker in involved in numerous community, Not for Profit, financial tutoring projects.
Ms. Teshawna Graham
Teshawna Grawham delivers first-class experiences and services to all her clients, capitalizing on the resources of the leading brokerage firm in New York and its broad global reach.
"I stop at nothing and am very passionate when it comes to finding my clients the home they desire. I care about your best interests, and because of that, I'm motivated to serve. For me it's not just about a sale; rather, it's about forming lasting relationships and providing the best knowledge and guidance I can to help you succeed."
Teshawna has always been drawn to sales and service roles, assisting people through life-changing events. As a nurse, she has cultivated genuine care for others during the worst times, and as an agent, she is your expert in new exciting times. Her strong work ethic continues to ring true in all that she does, as does her desire to make our environment a better place.
Born in Brooklyn and raised in Staten Island, Teshawna attended college in the Bronx, graduating with honors. She holds a degree in nursing, and is pursuing her Bachelor's in Humanity and Sociology at John Jay College.
Teshawna is a member of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) and constantly attends real Estate seminars to stay connected and enhance her market knowledge. For fun, she enjoys kayaking, reading and traveling.
Lessons From a Business Pioneer
2016 STARRS Basketball: Education, Sports & Entertainment Awards - Excellence in Real Estate, Community and Environment "STARRS Alumni" Award
Ms. Teshawna Graham - Real Estate Sales Broker - Elleman Real Estate Group