Trezell Ragas is a resilient entrepreneur and the visionary CEO of Ragas Consulting, a Washington, D.C.–based firm specializing in workforce development, strategic planning, program management, and capacity building. A survivor of Hurricane Katrina, her personal journey of hardship has deeply informed her mission: to uplift overlooked communities by reducing unemployment and expanding pathways to opportunity.
Under her leadership, Ragas Consulting has forged powerful partnerships with government agencies and Fortune 500 corporations, developing large-scale workforce and entrepreneurial training programs rooted in creativity, collaboration, and impact. The firm is renowned for translating bold ideas into lasting economic empowerment across the D.C. region.
Trezell’s story resonated widely during media features on Living Local and Fox 5, where she spoke powerfully on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina—reflecting on loss, resilience, and the hope that continues to drive her vision for economic equity. As Co‑Chair of the Economic Empowerment Committee for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, she continues to uplift communities by shaping inclusive economic strategies and policy advocacy.
With a leadership ethos grounded in empathy and strategic innovation, Trezell stands at the forefront of change; unifying stakeholders to shape policy, transform people’s lives, and build stronger, more equitable communities.
