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WELCOME TO ELEVATE JACKSONVILLE
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'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
To build long-term, life-changing relationships with urban youth, equipping them to thrive and contribute to their community.
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OUR STAFF
Board of Directors
Skip Allcorn
Chairman
Ben Goldsmith
Secretary
Isaac Brohinsky
Treasurer
Bill Traer
Community Volunteer
Pat Coleman
Attorney at Law, Board Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law
Bob Baldwin
Non-Profit Community Leader
Hal Gatewood
Merrill Lynch, SVP Wealth Management
Dave Bast
Young Life NE Florida, Executive Director
Eduardo Andrade
Regions Bank, Wealth Management
OUR STAFF
Carla Austin, Executive Director
Carla Austin has an extensive background working in the non-profit sector spanning 18 years. Formerly the Interim CEO and Vice President of Youth and Family Services for Community Connections of Jacksonville, Carla’s major role was to oversee the daily operations of planning and implementing youth servicing programs.
Tina Rogers
Chief Operating Officer
Latisha Harvey
Program Director
Marissa Clowers
Northside Pipeline Coordinator
Kiaharra Muldrow
Teacher Mentor, Ribault High
Luther Menard
Teacher Mentor, Ribault High
Desiree Bacon
Teacher Mentor, Ribault Middle
Brandon Sloan
Teacher Mentor, Ribault Middle
Adrian Toney
Post Secondary Coordinator
Deterryon Sturghill
Westside Pipeline Coordinator
Talisha Jones
Teacher Mentor, Westside High
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Westside High
Brian Armstrong
Teacher Mentor, Westside Middle
Lydia Thomas
Teacher Mentor, Westside Middle
OUR STAFF
Ambassadors
Karla Newton
Chairman
Will Newton
Chairman
Ashley Adams
Chairman
Neely Towe
Chairman
Jon Heymann
Chairman
Bennett Brown
Chairman
Mike Hartley
Chairman
Edmond Williams, MPA
Chairman
Sam Coleman
Chairman