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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
Carla Austin, Executive Director
Carla Austin has an extensive background working in the non-profit sector spanning 25 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.
Didi Davis
Data Specialist
Tina Rogers
Chief Operating Officer
John Laurence
Director of Fund Development
Samuel Thomas
Teacher Mentor, Westside High
Kiaharra Muldrow
Teacher Mentor, Ribault High
Kearsten Cull
Teacher Mentor, Ribault Middle
Adrian Toney
Post Secondary Coordinator
Deterryon Sturghill
Northside Pipeline Coordinator
Talisha Jones
Teacher Mentor, Westside High
Jordan Johnson
Westside Pipeline Coordinator
Brian Armstrong
Teacher Mentor, Westside Middle
Lydia Thomas
Teacher Mentor, Westside Middle
Board of Directors
Skip Allcorn
Chairman
Ben Goldsmith
Secretary
Bill Traer
Treasurer
Isaac Brohinsky
Partner and Senior Tax Director, Financial Solutions Advisors
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
Ambassadors
Karla Newton
Community Volunteer
Will Newton
Community Volunteer
Ashley Adams
Community Volunteer
Neely Towe
Pastor
Jon Heymann
Education & Business Consultant
Bennett Brown
Old Glory Bank Senior Vice President
Mike Hartley
The Hartley Press President
Edmond Williams, MPA
Owner, Dominion Air, Inc.
CEO, We Build Jax
Sam Coleman
Young Life National Director of NGL
John Freeman
Jax Chamber