About Us
WHAT WE DO
At UPLIFT Leadership, we set out to achieve:
Our Vision: A mission-driven workforce where professionals realize their purpose, reach their potential and uplift others to succeed.
Our Mission: To empower underserved communities with employment and economic opportunities.
We help people figure out who they are, what they want to do and how to uplift others.
HOW we do it
We share interest and involvement in the cause:
Our Problem: Economic equity issues, business closures and high underemployment rates result in a discouraged, dejected workforce…
Our Solution: In our pro-workforce and professional growth programming, we focus on education, experience and empowerment. Our approach engages both professionals and the business community, including prospective employees and potential employers.
Our Service: We provide: a free-of-charge career advancement resource for diverse young professionals; and pro-workplace programs for businesses and employer partners.
where there is a will, there is a way.
WHO we are
At the center of this organization are people who believe in economic prosperity for all.
Our Values: Spread the good. Share success. Send the elevator back down.
Our Approach: Customized. Collaborative. Considerate.
Our Culture: Inclusive. Equitable. Purposeful.
Leadership Team
Kyle Kavas, Oregon Public Relations
Founder and CEO
Jacob Battles, Honda Finance Corporation
Founding Board Member
Jennifer Satalino, ECMC’s The College Place
Board Member
Josh McLean, Nike
Board Member
Cara Williams, Horizon CME
Board Member
Kaheawai Kaonohi, Red Door Interactive
Board Member
Sammy Magaña, Clean Water Services
Board Member
Dawn Myers , Maven & Co and Pivot Group
Board Member
Michelle Shaffer, Marvin
Board Member
Scott Smith, Motivational Listener
Board Member
Dr. John Neal Jr., John Neal Jr. Teaching & Consulting LLC
Board Member
Louis Cohen, NEST Properties LLC
Board Member
