our mission
Building long-term, life-changing relationships with Navajo youth, equipping them to thrive and contribute to their community.
our history
2018 – 2019
Early Stages
Preliminary discussions started with Navajo leaders about starting an Elevate affiliate on the Navajo Nation.
2020 – 2021
Formation
Elevate Navajo is in the process of building a founding board of directors in order to raise startup funds and hire an Executive Director.
Spring 2022
Community Launch
Elevate Navajo will hire three Teacher-Mentors to begin working in the community with students through school activities and community collaborations.
Fall 2022
School Launch
The Elevate courses will be taught as accredited, elective courses at a high school on the Navajo Nation.
Spring 2023
Started Little Elevate
Cross-Age Mentoring at Tséhootsooí Primary Learning Center.
our history
2018 – 2019
Early Stages
Preliminary discussions started with Navajo leaders about starting an Elevate affiliate on the Navajo Nation.
2020 – 2021
Formation
Elevate Navajo is in the process of building a founding board of directors in order to raise startup funds and hire an Executive Director.
Planned for Spring 2022
Community Launch
Elevate Navajo will hire three Teacher-Mentors to begin working in the community with students through school activities and community collaborations.
Planned for Fall 2022
School Launch
The Elevate courses will be taught as accredited, elective courses at a high school on the Navajo Nation.
Spring 2023
Started Little Elevate
Cross-Age Mentoring at Tséhootsooí Primary Learning Center.
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our staff
board members
| Tyrell (Ty) Platero | President and Board Chairman |
| Theodore (Dino) Butler | |
| Joel Harper | |
| Bobby George | Vice Chair |
| Fran George | |
| Jaclyn Delgarito |
- We believe that EVERY CHILD is of great worth and has the desire and potential to succeed.
- We believe that LONG-TERM, 24/7 RELATIONSHIPS with caring adults have proven positive outcomes in the lives of our urban youth.
- We believe that a HOLISTIC approach is essential for a strong and healthy future for our youth.
- We believe that FULL-TIME, SALARIED TEACHER-MENTORS WHO COME FROM SIMILAR BACKGROUNDS as the students can have a positive influence and make all the difference.
- We believe that the SERVANT LEADERSHIP, creating a culture of selflessness and service, is the foundation for leadership.
- We believe in the intrinsic DIGNITY of every person and act accordingly.
- We believe that COLLABORATION yields the best long-term results, acknowledging that the complex work in our urban centers cannot be done single handedly.