EllevatorA Community Where Ambition Meets Purpose
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THE MOVEMENT
Ellevator is a powerful, inclusive community designed to help Black women advance their careers, step into leadership with confidence, and build successful businesses. Whether you’re an emerging executive or a first-time founder, Ellevator provides the network, knowledge, and resources needed to navigate career transitions, secure executive roles, and launch or scale your business.
More than just a network, Ellevator is a movement—where ambition meets opportunity, and collaboration fuels success. We are bold, resourceful, and innovative, creating opportunities, opening doors, and bringing others with us. Our members actively uplift one another through meaningful introductions, referrals, and shared expertise, fostering a dynamic environment where everyone can thrive.
WHAT ELLEVATOR OFFERS
Curated Educational Content & Executive Coaching – Gain access to career mapping tools, leadership development programs, and business strategy resources tailored to your goals.
Support for First-Time Founders – Build a strong foundation with expert guidance, funding connections, and leadership development to help you thrive as an entrepreneur.
Professional Elevation – Engage in leadership talks, masterclasses, and workshops designed to spark fresh ideas and innovative approaches to career growth.
Thoughtfully Planned Experiences – Connect with like-minded professionals at intimate dinners, exclusive gatherings, and major events like AfroTech, TED, and SXSW.
Ellevator is a place where ideas are shared, curiosity is sparked, and boundaries are pushed to create a brighter, more equitable future.
WHAT OUR COMMUNITY SAYS
We need spaces like Ellevator to empower, educate, and elevate women who are often overlooked. It’s about rewriting the narrative for the next generation
KIA BRAXTON, PMP, ABCP
Kia Braxton is a Lead Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton specializing in emergency management, crisis management and emergency communications
Ellevator is the safe haven and springboard we’ve been waiting for—a place where our ambitions are nurtured, our challenges are understood, and our victories are celebrated.
BRIANA WILLIAMS
Briana Williams is a Data Scientist with expertise in data analytics, GIS, and cloud solution integration. She has held roles at CACI and Deloitte.
Ellevator proves that representation and community matter. For Black women, Ellevator is the blueprint for building successful careers while staying true to our values and identities.
Nicole Gordon is a Director at Retail Currency Solutions with expertise in operations, project management, and customer service. Prior to her current role, Nicole enjoyed a successful career in hospitality as General Manager and Legal Sea Foods, O’Charley’s and The Vortex Bar & Grill.
Our vetted Executive Coaches
Venessa Marie Perry, PhD, MPH
Dr. Venessa M. Perry is a trailblazing organizational psychologist, executive coach, author, and global thought leader, recognized for her dynamic impact in shaping inclusive, high-performing organizations.
Janette Jordan
Jeanette Jordan is an ICF Credentialed Coach and Strategic Business Consultant with over a decade of experience in the tech sector, having led initiatives at various companies including Verizon and PayPal.
Melissa T. Walker
Melissa T. Walker completed her Leadership Coaching education from Georgetown University. She is an Executive Coach with over 100 hours of coaching experience, complemented by 20+ years of leadership in both private and public sectors.
Lisa Baker
Lisa L. Baker is a former corporate executive who spent years working her way up the ladder at Fortune 500 fintech companies. Her leadership and skills were highly regarded, and she was widely recognized as a driver of exceptional results.
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