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About Us
Based in Duval County, Florida, Elevate Jacksonville is part of a larger, nationwide network of affiliates. Our impact grows exponentially as we expand.
Elevate USA's ambitious national goal is to reach 29 cities by 2025, aiming to create a tipping point for positive social change in underserved communities across the country.
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ABOUT US
Our Mission
Building long-term, Life-changing relationships with youth, equipping them to thrive and contribute to their community.
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OUR STAFF
Jacoby Moore,
Executive Director/CEO
Jacoby Moore serves as the Executive Director/CEO of Elevate Jacksonville, where he leads the organization's mission to build long-term, life-changing relationships with urban youth through mentorship, character development, and educational support. A United States Navy veteran, Jacoby's professional background spans nonprofit executive leadership, financial services, business ownership, and ministry, with a career dedicated to serving others and strengthening communities.
Carla Austin
Program Director
Tina Rogers
Chief Operating Officer
John Laurence
Director of Fund Development
Daterryon Sturghill
Pipeline Coordinator
Adrian Toney
Post Secondary Coordinator
Talisha Jones
Teacher Mentor, Westside High
Samuel Thomas
Teacher Mentor, Westside High
Brian Armstrong
Teacher Mentor, Westside Middle
LeVasiyea Haslem
Teacher Mentor, Westside Middle
Darnell Lyons
Teacher Mentor, Ribault Middle
Shantel Cross
Teacher Mentor, Ribault Middle
Armani Payne
Teacher Mentor, Ribault High
Board of Directors
Skip Allcorn
Chairman
Bill Traer
Treasurer
John Adams
Partner, Water Street Capital
Bob Baldwin
Non-Profit Community Leader
Dave Bast
Executive Director, Young Life NE Florida
Isaac Brohinsky
Partner and Senior Tax Director, Financial Solutions Advisors
Ann Freeman
Office Manager, Brasfield & Gorrie
Hal Gatewood
SVP Wealth Management, Merrill Lynch
Atheia Gillespie
Program Manager, CareerSource Northeast Florida
Jennifer Short
Director, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (ret.)
Parker Timmons
Sr. Talent Development, Miller Electric Company
Andy Baggs
Executive Director/Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley
Ambassadors
Ashley Adams
Community Volunteer
Bennett Brown
Old Glory Bank Senior Vice President
Patrick D. Coleman
Attorney at Law
John Freeman
Jax Chamber
Mike Hartley
The Hartley Press President
Jon Heymann
Education & Business Consultant
Karla Newton
Community Volunteer
Will Newton
Community Volunteer
Neely Towe
Pastor
Edmond Williams, MPA
Owner, Dominion Air, Inc.
CEO, We Build Jax