🔷Charles Ellis - Chair, Our Family Our Legacy Committee

Charles Ellis, LCSW-C, CHT, CCTP is a trauma specialist, hypnotherapist, and storyteller with over 39 years of service in mental health and healing work. As Chair of the Our Family, Our Legacy Committee and host of the family podcast, Charles leads with compassion, clarity, and a deep commitment to intergenerational restoration.

Through his work, he helps individuals and families heal emotional wounds while honoring ancestral roots. His vision for this platform is to bridge healing and heritage — one story, one voice, one sacred connection at a time.

🔷Herbert Ellis, Family Pastor & Spiritual Advisor

Rev. Herbert Ellis serves not only as a minister of faith, but as a guiding presence in the spiritual life of our family. His words anchor us, and his heart lifts us — across generations and gatherings.

“A family that prays together, heals together.”

🔷Dr. Joan Gaither, Legacy Anchor & Family Matriarch

Joan Gaither is a quilter, educator, and advocate who tells stories from African American history with quilts. 

She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1942 and learned how to sew from her mother, a skilled seamstress. 

In grade school, Gaither was inspired by a teacher, George Barrick, to use art as a means of unique expression. (Little did he know, with his encouragement of Joan’s work, how much he would influence the art world). Years later, she got her bachelor's degree in art education from Morgan State University, a historically black college in Maryland, and then earned a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1998. Her path eventually led her to MICA, the well-regarded Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore.

At MICA, Joan felt an immediate belonging, valuing the way the institute educated children through the medium of art. This reflected how she liked going about expressing the truth.

As the eldest member of the board and a living link to our family’s history, Dr. Gaither offers presence, wisdom, and generational perspective. Her voice grounds our work in grace and legacy.

🔷Chavon Ellis

🔷Elizabeth Ellis

🔷Terry MoragneEl, Director.

🔷Meet Stephanie Myers

Stephanie Myers is a compassionate and committed professional with over a decade of experience in the healthcare industry. Currently serving as a Verification Supervisor, she is also pursuing her bachelor's degree in Business with a concentration in Human Resource Management — reflecting her ongoing dedication to growth and excellence.

Known for her strong work ethic, attention to detail, and genuine care for others, Stephanie brings both heart and precision to every task she takes on. Her presence on the team is marked by her reliability, warmth, and clear sense of purpose.

Outside of her professional life, Stephanie is a talented baker with a creative spirit. She finds joy in designing and decorating cupcakes, often sharing her beautifully crafted creations with family, friends, and the community. Whether in the workplace or the kitchen, Stephanie leads with kindness, connection, and an unwavering belief in the power of family.

In her role within the family business, Stephanie is committed to helping it grow with integrity — ensuring it stays rooted in the love, legacy, and personal touch that make it truly special.

🔷Herbert Ellis, Jr.

Associate Family Pastor
Rev. Herbert Ellis Jr. serves with humility and conviction, offering spiritual insight, encouragement, and support to family and community. As a second-generation minister, he continues the legacy of faith that runs deep through the Ellis line.

Additional board member bios and photos will be added as they are received. We thank you for your patience as we continue building this space together, one name and one story at a time.

If you are a board member, please email your photo and bio to ce144085@gmail.com