At ElevateUs, we believe in the transformative power of leadership. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our mission is simple yet powerful: to elevate deserving entrepreneurs and leaders by providing education grants and personalized mentorship. We’re here to bridge the gap between ambition and achievement, ensuring that driven individuals have the resources they need to succeed and give back to their communities.
We are dedicated to accelerating the success of entrepreneurs and leaders through grants that enable them to attend business and personal development training. By empowering them with the tools and knowledge they need, we help them transform not only their own lives but the lives of those around them.
“Empowering entrepreneurs. Elevating communities.”
Our vision is to create a world where every aspiring entrepreneur and leader has access to the resources they need to turn their ideas into reality. We aim to bridge the gap between ideation and successful execution by enhancing the skillsets and mindsets of those we support. But our work doesn’t stop with individual success—we foster a “pay it forward” ethos, encouraging recipients to share their knowledge and experiences with others.
“We envision a world where success is not a solitary journey, but a shared path of growth and contribution.”
Dynamic and goal-driven leader with 20+ years of experience driving corporate sales, portfolio growth, and market expansion through strategic design and execution of call center operations, strategy and campaigns. Extensive background designing, implementing, and aligning teams and operations with business objectives.
President/Owner of W Group Management, Inc., The Whiteman Realty Group-RE/MAX Achievers, and Real Estate Results Coaching, specializing in house flipping, property investments, management, and agent coaching. Previously, he advanced from Marketing Manager to VP of North American Operations at The Majestic Products Company. Mike’s positivity and talent for working with people fuel his success and passion for paying it forward.
Hailed as “the Business Adviser you’d love to have a beer with” April Garcia is the Expert with an Edge. By age 19, she had already begun her long tenure of entrepreneurship as a real estate investor, had started her first company, and bought a house before she could legally buy a beer. Later she graduated from numerous leadership academies, climbed the corporate ladder as a top performer in the Financial and Telecom industry, received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, built several businesses and advised both U.S. and international corporations from start-up to billion-dollar businesses.
With nearly 20 years as a Chief Loan Officer and experience in commercial real estate development, David offers expert consulting in loan risk management, CECL, credit analysis, and executive coaching. His deep understanding of the banking industry helps institutions navigate challenges, ensure regulatory compliance, and achieve strategic success.
ElevateUs was created with a mission to empower individuals who have the vision and potential to make a meaningful impact but need the resources and support to bring their ideas to life. Recognizing a gap between innovative ideas and the ability to execute them, we set out to bridge that gap by providing not only financial support but also mentorship and comprehensive resources.
From our first grant to today, we have seen firsthand the transformative power of our approach. As ElevateUs continues to grow, our mission remains focused on expanding access to education, mentorship, and opportunity for future leaders.