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Vision & Values

NIAAH is dedicated to empowering African Americans with the knowledge and tools to achieve better health outcomes while expanding the presence and influence of African American medical professionals. By focusing on reducing health disparities and increasing cultural representation in healthcare, NIAAH seeks to transform healthcare systems to ensure equity and inclusion.

We promote a comprehensive approach to BLACK CARE.

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NIAAH Founder's Vision

This video provides insight into the core goals that are the foundation of NIAAH'a mission and approach to improving African American health.

Meet the Team

Our staff provides stewardship of NIAAH's mission

Founder & Board President

Gregory L. Hall, MD

NIAAH’s founder and board president is Gregory L. Hall, MD. Dr. Hall is a native of Cleveland and a Cleveland Clinic-trained internal medicine specialist. He is also an Associate Professor in both the Internal Medicine and Integrative Medical Sciences departments at the Northeast Ohio Medical University, as well as an assistant clinical professor at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Hall was a governor-appointed member of the Ohio Commission on Minority Health and served as Chairman for many years, and currently serves as the board president of Cuyahoga County Board of Health. Dr. Hall’s book “Patient-Centered Clinical Care for African Americans” is the first comprehensive title detailing the optimal clinical care of African Americans. Dr. Hall hosts a national continuing medical education series “Bridging the Gap” on the Pri-Med educational network and hosts the podcast “Better Black Health” on Apple, Google and Spotify.

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Executive Director

Stacey Easterling, MPH

Stacey Easterling’s background and professional experience has focused on philanthropy at the local, state, and national level with an emphasis on public health, aging, and women’s health. Before joining NIAAH, Stacey served as Vice President of Programs at the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust (Phoenix). Previous roles include: Vice President for Programs at Missouri Foundation for Health (St. Louis), Program Executive in The Atlantic Philanthropies’ Aging Program (NYC), and Director of Responsive Grantmaking at The Cleveland Foundation. Stacey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Biology from Stanford University and a Master’s degree in Public Health from The University of Michigan’s School of Public Health. Currently, Stacey resides in Phoenix, Arizona, where she continues to contribute her expertise and dedication to the field of public health as part of her role at NIAAH

Manager of Administration & Operations

Celeste Glasgow Ribbins, MA, CDP

Celeste Glasgow Ribbins, MA, CDP, manages administrative and operational projects that support NIAAH’s mission and strategic priorities. She brings a strong background in organizational development, strategic planning, and program implementation, ensuring that systems, processes, and partnerships align with NIAAH’s goals. Celeste is the founder of The Powershift Experience, a consulting practice focused on clarity-driven strategy and organizational effectiveness. She previously served as Director of Administrative Operations for the NEOMED–CSU Partnership for Urban Health and as Statewide Director of Communications for Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio. She holds a Master of Arts degree in psychology and is a certified diversity professional. She brings more than two decades of leadership experience across government, nonprofit, healthcare, and educational organizations.