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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.

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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.

Elevate Jacksonville's Gold transparency 2024
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The Stories, The "Why's"

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Character Development at Elevate Jacksonville
Tina Rogers

Chief Operating Officer

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Latisha Harvey

Program Director

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Kiaharra Muldrow

Teacher Mentor, Ribault High

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Desiree Bacon

Teacher Mentor, Ribault Middle

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Brandon Sloan

Teacher Mentor, Ribault Middle

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Adrian Toney

Post Secondary Coordinator

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Deterryon Sturghill

Westside Pipeline Coordinator

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Talisha Jones

Teacher Mentor, Westside High

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Kendall Johnson

Teacher Mentor, Westside High

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Brian Armstrong

Teacher Mentor, Westside Middle

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Lydia Thomas

Teacher Mentor, Westside Middle

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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

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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.

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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

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